OCTOBER 2008

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Funeral services for Darla LOVERN CAUGHMAN, 62, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Way of the Cross Freewill Baptist Church in Sallisaw with the Rev. Jerry Copeland officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CAUGHMAN was born Nov. 11, 1945, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Bonnier Fred LOVERN and Verba (BRYANT) LOVERN. She died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Sandy; one son, Darren; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Sue, Teresa and Marie; one step-brother, Roy; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one son, Jackie CAUGHMAN, her parents, one sister, Gail RIDDLE and two brothers, Fred and Gary LOVERN.

Memorial services for William Wayne "Billy" GALLAGHER, 38, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 6 p.m. Monday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with the Rev. Darrell Runyan officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. GALLAGHER was born June 16, 1970, in Muskogee, to Charles William and Claudette Ladonna (SMITH) GALLAGHER. He died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008. Survivors include his wife, Crissy; two daughters, Alexandria Hali and Ladonna Ellen; his mother, Donna MOON; three sisters, Leah, Susan and Anna; one brother, Mallory; his grandmother, Maudie GALLAGHER; two step-sisters, Patty and Vicki; and two step-brothers, Joe and Guy.

Funeral services for Charley LEDFORD, 78, of Sallisaw, are being held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Revival Fires Church with the Revs. Norman Ledford and Bill Dalton officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. LEDFORD was born Nov. 15, 1929, in Murry Spur, to Ott LEDFORD and Dessie (ALLEN) LEDFORD. He died Sunday, Sept. 29, 2008, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Vicki and her husband, Mike; three sons, Norman, Richard and Janet, and Wayne; one sister, Velma; three brothers, Henry and Harold and Mickey; 14 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Gladys, sister, Rosie and brother George LEDFORD.

Funeral services for Morene O. SHAVER, 80, of Muldrow, are being held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Short Baptist Church, north of Muldrow, with Bro. Dale Phelps officiating. Burial is in Seabolt Cemetery, north of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. SHAVER was born Jan. 3, 1928, in Short, to Frank Claude PHELPS and Nannie Ruth (VANN) PHELPS. She died Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, in Muldrow. She married Reuel L. SHAVER, June 2, 1947, in Martinez, Calif. He preceded her in death, March 30, 1984, in Tucson, Ariz. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Charlotte Ann and Tom, Ava Reulene and Guy, and Wynema Jo and Don; one son and daughter-in-law, Rance L. and Debbie; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one brother, Odis Joe; one sister, Ada Ruth; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Judy and JoAnn and four brothers, Gay, Manuel, Bernell and Dorman.

Funeral services for Michael George "Mike" STUCHEL, 53, of Gore, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Lakeview Baptist Church in Gore with the Rev. Shannon Barnes officiating. Burial is in Woodlawn Cemetery, in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. STUCHEL was born Nov. 29, 1954, in Chicago, Ill., to Harold STUCHEL and Marian MARONEY. He died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, in Gore. He married Gwenda Sue HULSE, Oct. 30, 2002, in Gore. Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Gwenda of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Shannon, and Cheryl and Jimmy; five sons and four daughters-in-law, Louis and Stacey, David and Margarette, Robert and Elizabeth, Fred and Robyn, and Michael; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; mother and step-father, Marion MARONEY and her husband, Ed; three brothers, Allan, Richard and Jimmy; one sister, Mary; and mother-in-law and father-in-law, Bob and Sue WEHRLE.

Graveside services for Curtis Lee BALDRIDGE, 57, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Akins Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Randy Freeman officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BALDRIDGE was born April 19, 1951, in Claremore, to Versa Lee WHITWORTH JOHNSTON. He died Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Janet; three sons, John, Tim and Bobby; five grandchildren; five sisters, Shirley, Mattie, Sally, Michelle and Christie; one brother, James "Tuffy"; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Allean Blanche BALDRIDGE and one brother, Robert "Bo" BALDRIDGE.

Funeral services for Billy Ray HARROLD, 73, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Ocker-Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial is in Woodlawn Memorial Park, in Fort Smith, with full military honors, under the direction of Ocker-Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. HARROLD died Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Margaret of the home; one daughter, Susan; three sons, Dennis, Mark and Gary; one brother, Norman; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services for Doris Jean TRISLER, 81, of Roland, are being held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Bluff Avenue Baptist Church, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. TRISLER was born Nov. 17, 1926, in St. Louis, Mo. She died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, in Arkoma. Survivors include her husband, Bill of the home; daughter, Lauralyn; two sons, Harold and Glenn; brother, Fred; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Vance TRISLER.

Funeral services for Lawrence Augustus "L.J." CROSSNO Jr., 74, of Roland, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Roller Chapel in Paris, Ark. Burial is in Baxley Cemetery, in Paris, under the direction of Roller Funeral Home of Paris. Mr. CROSSNO was born Nov. 28, 1933, in Paris, to Lawrence Augustus CROSSNO Sr. and Truie Pearl (HARGER) CROSSNO. He died Monday, Oct. 6, 2008. Survivors include two sons, Cecil Wayne and his wife, Susan, and Herbert Lawrence; one daughter, Dixie Marie and her husband, Donald; his companion, Janice; brother, Cecil C. and his wife, Virginia; one sister, Dorothy; and Bessie WOOD mother of his children; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Eugene FINNEY, 77, of Arkoma, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. with Bro. Wayne Hall officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. FINNEY was born Dec. 21, 1930, in Checotah, to Thomas Henry and Goldie Mae FINNEY. He died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Ida Mae FINNEY; one daughter, Linda and her husband, Gerald; one son, Gerry; one brother, Albert; one sister, Patricia and her husband, David; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Fred and Phoenix FINNEY, two sisters, Barbara NOE and Betty ROMINE and daughter-in-law, Terry FINNEY.

Funeral services for Wallace Clifford HARVEY, 73, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Blunt Baptist Church in Sallisaw with the Revs. Leon Farley and Terry Guthrie officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HARVEY was born July 10, 1935, in Sallisaw, to Marvin HARVEY and Nettie Mae (TULLUS) HARVEY. He died Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, in Sallisaw. He married Goldie June ALDERSON, June 11, 1955, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Goldie of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, June and Rich; one son and daughter-in-law, Calvin and Anita; three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one sister, Shirley; one brother, Ronald; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relative and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Ruth ESKEW.

Funeral services for Willa Dean SHELTON HAWKINS, 73, of Roland, were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Ark. Burial was in Hawkins Cemetery, under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Mrs. HAWKINS was born Dec. 8, 1934, in Waldron, to Willie SHELTON and Melva (SCROGGINS) SHELTON. She died Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one sister, Nellie; three nieces; three nephews; three cousins; two special nieces Peggy and Julie MEEKS; and many friends, neighbors and coworkers.

Funeral services for Willie D. KEITH, 84, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Calvary Temple Full Gospel Church in Sallisaw with the Rev. Tommy Noel officiating. Burial was in Buffington Cemetery, west of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. KEITH was born July 19, 1924, in Badger Lee, to Samuel KEITH and Lucy Viola (DANIELS) KEITH. He died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, in Sallisaw. He married Dorthy May WELLS, Feb. 18, 1944, in Tulsa. She preceded him in death, Jan. 19, 2004. Survivors include three sons, Charles, D.C. and Gary; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Jewell; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and four brothers.

Funeral services for TerJuan NOLAN, 50, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial is in Hight Cemetery, in Franklin County, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. NOLAN was born Oct. 6, 1957, in Watervlitt, Mich. She died Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Randy NOLAN of the home; one daughter, Natasha; one son, Randy Arlen; one sister, Mary; two brothers, Donald and Virgil; eight grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Grady C. OLLIE Sr., 91, of Poteau, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Poteau with the Rev. Phil McGehee officiating. Burial is in Oakland Cemetery, in Poteau, under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mr. OLLIE was born April 9, 1917, in Calhoun. He died Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, in Poteau. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Dolores and Larry; sons and daughter-in-law, Grady and Judy; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Bernice and Jack; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris in 2001.

Funeral services for Virginia RISLEY QUEEN, 59, of Vian, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Blackgum Baptist Church, north of Vian, with the Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Burial is in Box Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. QUEEN was born May 15, 1949, in Qualls, to Guy Birton RISLEY and Ruby Marie HOUGLAND. She died Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, in Sallisaw. She married Gordon LeRoy QUEEN, Sept. 6, 1965, in Tulsa. Survivors include her husband, Gordon of the home; two sons, Richard L. and Anthony W. ; five grandchildren; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Viola, Wynona and Dennis, and Leona and Darrell; five brothers and sisters-in-law, Glen and Sally, Clifford and Tina, Robert and Alice, John and Judy, and Floyd and Linda; and two sisters-in-law, Nora and Gloria.

Funeral services for Ora Lee SIDES, 69, formerly of Tucker, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Carl Cheser officiating. Burial was in Short Mountain Cemetery, in Cowlington, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SIDES was born May 12, 1939, in Tuskegee, to Thomas Jack WIXON and Ora Mae SAWYER. She died Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, in Broken Arrow. She married Thomas Jefferson "Jack" SIDES, April 10, 1955, in Poteau. He preceded her in death, June 10, 2006, in Tulsa. Survivors include three daughters, Joyce, Irma and Frances; one son, William C. "Bill"; 17 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; one sister, Juanita; and several cousins, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one son, Thomas Duane SIDES, infant son, Richard Earl SIDES, infant daughter, Rebecca Mae SIDES and her parents.

Graveside services for David Benjamin SISCO, 32, of Rupert, Idaho, formerly of Roland, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Roland Cemetery with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Mr. SISCO was born Feb. 17, 1976, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Debra Ann KING CAPPS. He died Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, in Rupert. Survivors include one daughter, Emily Rose; one son, Deacon Ray; mother and step-father, Debra and Luther CAPPS; one sister, Mariya; and grandfather, Louis KING.

Graveside services for Robert Russell ANDERSON Jr., 84, of Gore, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Fort Gibson National Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. ANDERSON was born March 10, 1924, in Sallisaw, to Robert Russell ANDERSON Sr. and Ona (LAMB) ANDERSON. He died Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Mary Colleen CARTER, Nov. 30, 1949, in Fort Smith. She preceded him in death, Sept. 26, 2001. Survivors include his daughter, Debbie and her husband, Dale; son, Gary "Squeaky"; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one sister, Rose and her husband, William Edward. He was also preceded in death by his parents, grandson, Bobby L. MANNON, two sister, Freda ROYE and Mary HAVENS and one brother, Tommy ANDERSON.

Graveside services for Ted Eugene HESS, 43, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Kirk Cemetery, north of Nicut, with the Rev. Richard Crawford officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. HESS was born Dec. 22, 1964, in Muldrow, to Ted HESS and Louella (KIRK) HESS. He died Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, in Stringtown. Survivors include two daughters, Amanda Dawn and Alisha Lynn; two sons, Anthony Eugene and Andy Jay; five grandchildren; two sisters, Margaret and Carol; several nieces and nephews; and many other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Lisa WHITE, and one nephew, Aaron Colby RIDDLE.

Funeral services for Charles Wesley MATTHEWS, 84, of Webbers Falls, are being held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Millsap Funeral Chapel in Webbers Falls with Bro. Pete Schneider officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. MATTHEWS was born April 15, 1924, in Stigler, to Jess and Eula (SUTTON) MATTHEWS. He died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, in Muskogee. He married Ruby BLACKWELL, Dec. 31, 1951, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his wife of over 56 years, Ruby MATTHEWS of the home; daughters and sons-in-law, Kay and Rick, Charla and Larry; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Ruby GOREHAM.

Funeral services for Gwen Dora RELEFORD, 52, of Muldrow, are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Shady Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Tashala Devrow officiating. Burial is in Shady Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith, Ark. She was born Sept. 7, 1956, in Sallisaw, to Ocie Lee RELEFORD and Norma Ruth (SHEPARD) RELEFORD. She died Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, in Muldrow. Survivors include three sisters, Carla, Linda and Tonya; and two goddaughters.

Funeral services for Paul Wayne AGENT, 65, were held at 1 p.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in Sallisaw with the Revs. Brian Zinck and Ed Cunningham officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. AGENT was born July 3, 1943, in Sallisaw, to Nathan Clay AGENT and Margie STEWART. He died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2008, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Rhonda of the home; one daughter, Allison and her husband, Mike; one step-daughter, Nerissa and her husband, Scott; one son, Stephen; two brothers, Nathan and Jim; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mary Kathryn ROLSTON BREWER, 92, of Vian, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. David Clewell officiating. Burial will be in Drake Stand Cemetery, west of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BREWER was born Aug. 11, 1916, in Warren, Ind., to Ira DEVER and Lenora (LYNCH) DEVER. She died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008, in Vian. She married Floyd Monroe BREWER, June 12, 1979, in Stockton, Calif. He preceded her in death, July 16, 1993, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two sons, Mr. C.E. and Ira "Butch"; two foster daughters, Alice and Lena Merle; six grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her son, Eldon ROLSTON and several brothers and one sister.

Funeral services for Bobby Wayne BRYANT, 76, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Revs. Norman Ledford and Carl Williams officiating. Burial is in Liberty Cemetery, north of Roland, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.Mr. BRYANT was born May 26, 1932, in New Hope, to Samuel Carl BRYANT and Etta Mae (BARNES) BRYANT. He died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008, in Van Buren, Ark. He married Virginia POWELL, June 14, 2008, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Virginia of the home; three daughters, Bonnetta Sue, Paula and Angela; two sons, Samuel Thomas and Billy Wayne; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Hazel PITTS BRYANT, one grandson, Eldon Roy McDOW, one infant sister and two brothers, Cornell and C.B. BRYANT.

Funeral services for William Edward "Red" COX, 90, of Webbers Falls were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in Webbers Falls. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery, in Muskogee, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. COX was born Dec. 13, 1917, in Webbers Falls. He died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008. Survivors include his wife, Pauline; children, William Edward Jr., Franklin David, Sharon Linda, and Karen Sue; their spouses, children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, Hershel, Scott, Loren and Ceasar; sister, Mayor Jewell; and their families and extended families. He was preceded in death by his father, W.A. COX, mother, Lucille (SMITH) COX, brothers, Frank, Eual, August, Carroll and Larry COX, sisters-in-law, Iva, Irene, Edith and brother-in-law, John HORNE.

Graveside services for Donnie Carl "Mags" EDWARDS, 66, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. EDWARDS was born April 16, 1942, in Sallisaw, to Charley D. EDWARDS and Gussie Alene (McCLANAHAN) EDWARDS. He died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008, in Sallisaw. He married Ella Joy KILGORE, Nov. 19, 1973, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Ella of the home; dog, Salty of the home; one sister, Charlene; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Sadie Ruth HARPER and one brother, Billy Charles EDWARDS.

Graveside services for James Albert GOODMAN, 88, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. GOODMAN was born July 9, 1920, in Albion, Ill., to Elvis GOODMAN and Constance GOODMAN. He died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, in Sallisaw. He married Erma Jean GOODMAN, June 27, 1947, in Hillsboro, Ill. Survivors include his wife, Erma Jean of the home; two daughters, Sandra and Darla Sue; one son, Jim; one step-son, Charles; 13 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Elva and Virginia; and two brothers, Kenneth and Tommy He was preceded in death by one step-daughter, Linda BULOW, parents and three sisters.

Private family services for Elizabeth HOPPER, 82, of Sallisaw, will be held at a later date. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HOPPER was born March 18, 1926, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Andrew LEITH and Christina (McCOLLUM) LEITH. She died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, in Sallisaw. She married Clifford 'Bud' Hopper, Oct. 22, 1960, in Reno, Nev. He preceded her in death, April 2, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include three daughters, Bonnie Christina, Elizabeth Ellen and Georganna; two sons, Grover and Buddy William; one sister, Margaret; one brother, George; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one grandson, Carroll McMURTRY Jr. and her parents.

Funeral services for Forrest Dale KIMBRIEL, 57, of Muldrow, are being held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Muldrow with the Rev. Connie Gibson officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. KIMBRIEL was born Nov. 17, 1950, in Bakersfield, Calif., to Dorsie Lee KIMBRIEL and Wava E. GILLILAND. He died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his companion, Juanita; one daughter, Kristie; one son, Forrest Dale II ; mother, Wava; two sisters, Vickie and Rebeka; one brother, William Neal; six grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, step-father, Eldoe OWENS, and one brother, Thomas Allen OWENS.

Graveside services for Joel R. POINDEXTER, 58, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Northview Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Mike Glass officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. POINDEXTER was born July 23, 1950, in Oklahoma, to Tom POINDEXTER and Jean (JORDAN) POINDEXTER. He died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Betty SELF, Dec. 11, 1991, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Betty of the home; four step-sons, Aaron, Tim, Beacher and J.B.; several step-grandchildren; four sisters, Verna, Pam, Shelly and Kelly; two brothers, Ray and Perry; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a step-daughter, Becky ROBERSON and a brother, Thomas POINDEXTER.

Funeral services for Wanda DRUM PRUITT, 54, of Vian, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Vian Assembly of God with the Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Burial was in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. PRUITT was born June 18, 1954, in Sallisaw, to Bill HOLLAWAY and Eva Louise (DUNN) HOLLAWAY. She died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008, in Sallisaw. She married Steven PRUITT, April 20, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Steven of the home; three sons, Eric and his wife, Tina, Kevin and Chris; two step-sons, Steven and John; five grandchildren; one sister, Sally; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Billy and Jackie HOLLAWAY.

Freddie Ray WISDOM, 72, of Knoxville, Iowa, formerly of Quinton, died on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Stigler. Mr. WISDOM was born Jan. 7, 1936, in Quinton, to Levi and Irene (HENSON) BRAY. Survivors include two daughters, Glenda and Kathleen; one son, Freddie; two sisters, Shirley and Betty; two brothers, Edward and David; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren and Olivia. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Helen WISDOM, one brother, Walter BRAY and two infant babies.

Funeral services for Elester Raybourn "Ray" CORN, 68, of Howe, are being held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Howe School Gymnasium in Howe. Mr. CORN is the father of State Sen. Kenneth CORN (D-Poteau) who serves a portion of Sequoyah County in the state legislature. Burial is in Monroe, under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener. Mr. CORN was born March 10, 1940, to Callie AUSTIN and Charles Robert CORN. He died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, in Poteau. Survivors include his wife, Katy CORN of Howe; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Callie and Mark, Roberta and Jimmy, and Lisa; five sons, Senator Kenneth, Steven, Michael, Tony and Andrew; three sisters, Dixie, Linda and Barbara; father, Charles Robert CORN; parents-in-law, Clifton and Kathyrn WANN; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one aunt, Tinita; and two uncles, Walter and Harold. He was preceded in death by his mother and one son, Danny BARTO.

Funeral services for Barbara Jan DYER, 58, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow with the Rev. Shawn Money officiating. Burial was in Cottonwood Cemetery, in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. DYER was born Oct. 11, 1950, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Joe Wesley MARCHANT and Dorothy Gwendolyn (WELDON) MARCHANT. She died Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, in Muldrow. She married Gary Dale DYER, July 8, 1983, in Fort Smith. He preceded her in death, Dec. 19, 2003, in Fort Smith. Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Pamela C.J., Samantha Danielle and Dennis SMITH of McAlester and Kimberly Dalene and Rustin McCORMICK; three grandsons; and one brother, Joe. She was also preceded in death by her parents.

Memorial services for Patty L. HEDGE, 70, of Greenwood, Ark., will be held at a later date. Cremation is under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith, Ark. She died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008, in a local hospital. Survivors include one aunt, Oneta and her husband, Winford; two nieces, Linda, and Christine; one nephew, Howard; and one cousin and caretaker, Lana. She was preceded in death by one sister, Almeda GRIFFIN of Mountainburg, Ark. and her parents Ike and Ada HEDGE of Cloudy.

Memorial services for Mildred Irene SMITH, 60, of Zanesville, Ohio, are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Burrell Funeral Services in Zanesville. Cremation was under the direction of Burrell Funeral Services of Zanesville. Mrs. SMITH was born Nov. 5, 1947, in Watonga, to Carl and Willie Mae DODD. She died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, in Zanesville. Survivors include her daughter, Charlotte; son, Thomas; sisters, Joy Lee, Wilma, Rose Ann, Barbara and Carol; one brother, Troy. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Billy Carl DODD.

Funeral services for William "Louis" WRIGHT, 87, of Alma, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial was in Gill Cemetery, in Van Buren, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. WRIGHT died Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, in Fayetteville, Ark. Survivors include his wife, of 59 years, Abbie Lee WRIGHT of the home; three daughters, Mary, Sandra and Wilma; three sons, J.L., Billy and Bobby; three sisters, Thelma, Jonnie and Fannie; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Margaret Jean ARMSTRONG, 61, of Roland, were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Roland Assembly of God Church, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith, Ark. The body will be cremated. Mrs. ARMSTRONG was born on Dec. 20, 1946, in Nebraska, to Bert and Irene HALVERSON, Sr. She died on Oct. 17, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include three daughters, Pamela, Christina, and Julie; two brothers, Donald and David; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James ARMSTRONG and daughter Theresa LOVIN.

Funeral services for Bobby Doyle COPELAND, 19, of Sallisaw, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with burial at Dwight Mission Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Mr. COPELAND was born on June 20, 1989, in Tahlequah, to Bobby COPELAND and Marlene SANDERS. He died on Oct. 18, 2008, in LaBelle, Fla. Survivors include one daughter, Tya Rae; his parents; two sisters, Stormy and Brittany; two brothers, Nigel and Derek; aunts, Pamela, Debbra, Brenda, Wynona, Sandra, Sarah, Freda Kay, Darlene, Sue, Rhonda, and Marilyn; uncles Perry, Tim, Mike, Eric, Dewayne, Scott, Gene, and Mark; grandparents, Edith COPELAND, Ed COPELAND, and Patricia DUNN; and many cousins and numerous friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Richard SANDERS; one uncle, Richard Doyle SANDERS; and one cousin Edward Eugene COPELAND. .

Graveside services for Everett HOLLAND, 93, will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Dawson Cemetery in Milltown, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home in Van Buren, Ark. Mr. HOLLAND was born on Sept. 23, 1915, to Mary and Benjamin HOLLAND, who preceded him in death. He died on Oct. 18, 2008, at Peachtree Hospice Fort Smith. He is survived by two sons, William and his friend Faye, and Roy Lee and his wife Mary; two sisters, Wanda Faye and Betty Lou; two brothers, Willie and his wife Mary, and Bob and his wife Georgina; two granddaughters; seven great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Graveside services for David Colen JOHNSON Sr., 79, of Vian, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, with the Rev. Doyle Sharp officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. JOHNSON was born on Aug. 22, 1929, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to William Edgar JOHNSON and Maudie Lee (HEATH) JOHNSON. He died on Oct. 19, 2008 in Vian. He married Mary (STACY) JOHNSON on April 21, 1955, in Tulsa. She preceded him in death on April 29, 2008. Survivors include one son, David Colen Jr.; one sister, Valaska; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his parents and four sisters, Macola CHISM, Jeroldine SHARP, Dorothy STANLEY, and June YARBROUGH.

Funeral services for Viola Marie LANDERS, 88, of Fort Smith, Ark., will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Unity Assembly of God Church in Fort Smith, under the direction of Ocker-Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter, Patricia; one son, Patrick Wayne; four sisters, Ruby, Beatrice, Colvie, and Virginia; two brothers, Charles and Delmar; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vester LANDERS.

Funeral services for Doris D. LINDSAY, 91, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church in Sallisaw, with Dr. David Clewell officiating. Burial was at 3 p.m. in Oakwood Cemetery in Wewoka, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. LINDSEY was born on Jan. 1, 1917, in Roosevelt, to Rooseau Dawson SPEEGLE and Olive Irene (SHEPHERD) SPEEGLE. She died on Oct. 19, 2008, in Sallisaw. She married Bill Ernest LINDSAY on Nov. 14, 1941, in Alpine, Texas. He preceded her in death on Oct. 24, 1992, in Tahlequah. Survivors include one daughter, Carol; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

It is with sorrow that we inform everyone that our mother Violet LONG, passed Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 3:50 pm at age 85 years old. Memorial services will be Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 10:00 a m at Round Mountain Communtiy Church with burial at Round Mountain Cemetery in Vian, Ok under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw,Ok. Violet Evelyn (ROARK) (BENNETT) LONG was preceded in death by her parents, Clara BROCKMAN ROARK, age 83, in 1982; and Charles C. ROARK, age 94, in 1900; her brother Frank ROARK of Sallisaw in 2007; Charles ROARK Jr. of Vian, OK in 1944; and Dixie Ruth COOK in 2001. She is survived by her sisters Lillian, Lois, Monnie, Fern; and her brothers Paul; and John; She is also survived by her six children, Loren, Ronald, Caleb "Dan"; Violet was widowed by their father Asbury BENNETT, Her three children, Mona, Lana, and Frank their father, Howard LONG. She has 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Born in Vian, Oklahoma. She was married to Asbury BENNETT at the age of 17 and moved to Woodland, CA. She married Howard LONG in 1960.

Funeral services for Regenia Rose EATMON MAYO, 57, of Fort Smith, Ark., will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday at Fentress Mortuary Chapel, with burial to follow at Vinita Cemetery near Hackett, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mrs. MAYO died on October 20, 2008, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Andy MAYO of the home; five daughters, Kimberly and her husband Patrick, Robin and her husband Randy, Christy and her husband Jerry, Amanda and her husband Robert, and Samantha and her husband Jeff; three step-daughters, Neandra and her husband Scott, and Jennifer, and Alisha and her husband Kenny; one son, Jackie and his wife Savannah; one step-son, Rodney and his wife Trisha; her father, Sanford EATMON; one sister Deborah and her husband Tommy; two brothers, Bill and his wife Nancy, and Terry and his wife Kim; 28 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, William Wydell Henry and two grandchildren.

Funeral services for Jonnie "Tina" PARKER, 55, of Muldrow, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Muldrow, with the Revs. Richard Crawford and Jerry Grimes officiating. Burial will be in Blackjack Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. PARKER was born on Nov. 17, 1952, in Perryville, Ark., to John Lewis HUBBARD and Leta Mae (WALKER) HUBBARD. She died on Oct. 18, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married William Keith PARKER on Nov. 20, 2004, in Muldrow. Survivors include her husband, Keith of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Teresa D. and Bobby, and Summer D.; one son, John R. "J.R."; four grandchildren; and special niece and nephew, Mona and Eugene. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Sharon.

Funeral services for Ronnie Dale ROLSTON, 48, of Gore, were held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Gore School Gymnasium, with the Rev. Bobby Long officiating. Burial was in White Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. ROLSTON was born on April 29, 1960, in Muskogee, to Eldon and Dena (MAYES) ROLSTON. He died on Oct. 16, 2008, in Muskogee. Survivors include his mother, Dena TURLEY; two brothers, Roger and his wife Sherry, and Duwayne; two nieces; and six nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; one brother, Mark Wade ROLSTON; and his step-father, Edwin "Boog" TURLEY.

Graveside services for Sandra Charlene BOYD WHISENNAND, 48, of Helena, formerly of Vian, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian with the Revs. Reggie Kelly and Ray Phillips officiating, under the direction of Lanman Funeral Home, Inc. of Helena. Mrs. WHISENNAND was born on July 17, 1960, in Oklahoma City, to Charles Luther BOYD and Patricia (PATTERSON) BOYD. She died on Oct. 16, 2008, at her home in Helena. She later married Ralph "Casey" WHISENNAND from Forgan. Survivors include her mother and step-father, Patricia and Allen SWEIGART ; three daughters, Misty and her husband Alan, Adra and her husband Tony, and Bonnie Jean; four sisters, Tammy Darlene, Emma and her husband the Rev. Reggie, Sharon and her husband Johnny, and Vivian and her husband the Rev. Ray; three brothers, Wayne and his wife Jeana, David and his fiancé Tracey, Darrell and his wife Tina; six grandchildren; one aunt and uncle, Mary and Calvin; and one special cousin, Barbara and her husband, Matthew; her former husband, Ralph "Casey" WHISENNAND; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives; and a host of dear friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Luther BOYD of Vian; one brother Clive BOYD of Vian; her parental grandparents, Dr. John Mitchel BOYD of Marble City and Mary Alice COBB of Stillwater; her maternal grandparents, George Wesley PATTERSON and Flossie Bell "Granny Joe" PATTERSON YOUNG of Vian; one special cousin, Leah WHITWORTH-McLEISH of Denver, Colorado; and many other relatives.

Graveside services for Virginia N. FALKNER, 62, of Muldrow, were held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Cottonwood Cemetery, south of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. FALKNER was born on Feb. 2, 1946, in Muldrow, to Clarence CHAPMAN and Eva (BURNS) CHAPMAN. She died on Oct. 22, 2008. She married Jim FALKNER on Dec. 11, 1963, in the Cottonwood community. Survivors include her husband, Jim of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Sherri; one grandson; two sisters, Inez and Laura; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Joanna Sue MYERS, 77, of Sallisaw are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial is in Fairview Cemetery in Van Buren, Survivors include Marjorie; Ruth; and the Howard family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Bonnie Gail (SHOEMAKER) MYERS.

Funeral services for Brenda S. PETREE, 56, of St. Joseph, Mo., will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Clark-Sampson Funeral Home in St. Joseph, with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. PETREE was born on Aug. 18, 1952, in Sallisaw. She married Carl PETREE on June 6, 1969. Survivors include her husband, Carl of the home; her father, Hoover BAILEY; two daughters, Donna and Latricia; two brothers, Wayne and Paul; one sister, Linda; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Norma BAILEY and one brother, Darrell BAILEY.

Graveside services for Julia Ann SMITH, 49, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Ocker-Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. SMITH died Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her mother, Irene SMITH; her sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Bill; one niece; and one nephew.

Funeral services for Myrl L. FARGO, 80, of Muldrow, were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Carl Fugett officiating. Burial was in the Muldrow Memory Garden, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. FARGO was born March 11, 1928, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Carl M. HIXON and Zelma JACKSON. She died Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Edgar Junior FARGO, June 29, 1946, in Fort Smith. He preceded her in death, Sept. 3, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Nyla and Mike; one son, Terry; four grandsons; one sister, Atha Mae; and special friend, Lou. She was also preceded in death by her parents, an infant son, Marcus FARGO, one son, Edgar Dwain and one daughter-in-law, Ruth Ann.

Funeral services for Norma Lee DAVIS, 75, of Gore, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Rivercrest Chapel in Bixby with the Rev. Monte Moran officiating. Burial was in Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, in Broken Arrow, under the direction of Bixby Funeral Service. Mrs. DAVIS was born Feb. 4, 1933, in Broken Arrow, to John KIZER and Rada (JOHNSON) KIZER. She died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, in Gore. She married Junior DAVIS, July 29, 1950, in Bixby. Survivors include her husband, Junior of the home; one brother, Jerry and his wife, Brenda; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Glenn.

Private family services for Virginia Lee LINKER GASH, 80, of Sallisaw, will be held at a later date. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. GASH was born Jan. 30, 1928, in Tahlequah, to A.E. LINKER Sr. and Alta Etta (GUNTER) LINKER. She died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, in Sallisaw. She married Owen V. GASH, Feb. 9, 1946, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include two sons, Bruce W., and David A.; and one brother, A.E. “Sonny” Jr. She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.

Memorial services for Jerry R. LARGENT, 56, of Roland, are being held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Roland with the Rev. C.W. Blood officiating. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. LARGENT was born July 4, 1952, in Oakdale, Calif., to Joseph Emery LARGENT and Dollie Ray (CASHION) LARGENT. He died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Vida Carline HOLLINGSWORTH, Dec. 29, 2003, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Vida of the home; one daughter, Jennifer; one son, Vincent; one step-daughter, Ricca; four grandchildren; two sisters, Sylvia and Sherry; two brothers, Larry and Gary. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Shirley BISBY.

Funeral services for Guy F. McCLURE, 77, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Assembly in Broken Arrow, under the direction of Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel of Tulsa. Mr. McCLURE was born Feb. 13, 1931, in Sallisaw, to James Rufus McCLURE and Myrtle (ROSS) McCLURE. He died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, in Tulsa. Survivors include his wife, Wilma, of the home; sons, Greg and Troy; daughters, Beth Ann, Cynthia, and Rhonda; brother, James; sisters, Judy, Mildred and Margaret; 16 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Helen Evelyn APPLEGATE WATTS, 90, of Gore, are being held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the White Cemetery with the Bishop Gerald Treadwell officiating. Burial is in White Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. WATTS was born July 28, 1918, in Braggs, to Elbert and Bertha (HILL) APPLEGATE. She died Friday, Oct. 23, 2008, in Eufaula. She married Simp WATTS, Feb. 23, 1937, in Braggs. Survivors include her children, Aaron and Nadine, Paul, and Ralph and Rose, Jerry and Jeanie, and Geralynn and Carl; 19 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Bonnie and Velma; and brother, Denver Kilas. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Simp WATTS, daughters, Jewell DAVIS and Annie Mae WATTS, three grandchildren, three brothers, Bill, Buck and Ray APPLEGATE and one sister, Bernas Geneva APPLEGATE.

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