October 1998

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Funeral services for Halleck Morten "Mort" BARNHILL, 42, of Arkoma are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow. Burial is in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. BARNHILL was born Nov. 12, 1955, in Needles, Calif., to Halleck Luther BARNHILL and Helen Rude (EDWARDS) BARNHILL. He died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1998, in Arkoma. He married Joyce Kay WILKINS Feb. 20, 1976, in Booneville, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Joyce BARNHILL of the home; three daughters, Janis, Stephanie and Tammara; his mother, Helen Rude; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives. Mr. BARNHILL was preceded in death by one brother, Elmo BARNHILL in 1989.

Funeral services Leaton E. DEESE, 70, of Sallisaw are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Carl Daniels officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. DEESE was born Dec. 3, 1927, in the Liberty community, to William Ed DEESE and Beatrice Belle WATERS. He died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1998, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Margaret Maydean BRUTON Oct. 19, 1959, in Stilwell. Survivors include his wife, Margaret DEESE of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Mike; one son, Terry; one grandson, Micah; one sister, Cletis; and four brothers, Herbert, Louie, Cleo and Lester. Mr. DEESE was preceded in death by one daughter, Deborah DEESE, three brothers and one sister.

Graveside services for Elsie Mae JOHNSON, 74, of Muskogee were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sallisaw City Cemetery, with the Rev. John H. Ewart officiating. Mrs. JOHNSON was born July 11, 1924, in Sallisaw, to Will and Stella (WOOD) TWEEDY. She died Monday, Sept. 28, 1998, in Muskogee. She married William Henry JOHNSON Aug. 19, 1947, in Fort Smith, Ark. He preceded her in death Dec. 26, 1986. Survivors include two daughters Evelyn Marie and Nancy; one son, Charles Arlo; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; her father, Will TWEEDY; three sisters, Lula Bell, Lois Ann and Dorothy; and three brothers, Shelby, Leroy and Robert. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Patty Ann KILLER, 34, of Muldrow were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Belfonte Baptist Church, with Martin Cochran officiating. Burial was in Belfonte Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Wheeler Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Ms. KILLER was born Sept. 12, 1964, in Tahlequah, to Charlie and Ledia Mae (COLEMAN) KILLER. She died Sunday, Sept. 27, 1998, at W. W. Hastings Hospital in Tahlequah.
Survivors include her parents, Charlie and Ledia Mae KILLER; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Charlene and Don, and Amy; two brothers, Norman and Jeff; one niece, Cynthia; and two nephews, Les and Kendal.

Services for James G. "Tony" MARTIN, 83, of Sallisaw were held at 1 p.m. Monday at the V.F.W Post No. 8384 in Muldrow, with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. MARTIN was born June 23, 1915, in Murchison, Texas, to Jessie James MARTIN and Gertie MARTIN. He died Saturday, Sept. 26, 1998, in Sallisaw. He married Ruth Evelyn FRIEND Feb. 4, 1951, in Bacliff, Texas.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth MARTIN of the home; two daughters, Sandra and Marilyn Amy; two sons, James Paul and David; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three brothers, Arthur , Richard and Jessie; one sister, Thelma; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Mr. MARTIN was preceded in death by one step-son, Stephen Michael JONES.

Jimmie D. WRIGHT, 73, of Vian died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 1998, at his home in Vian. A memorial service will be held at a later date by the family. The son of Jimmie D. WRIGHT, he was born Dec. 28, 1910, in Vian. Survivors include three daughters, Mary Ann, Laura and Esther; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one sister Odessa; and one brother, Leon. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Venyon "Kewpie" TABOR YANCEY, 73, of Ontario, Calif., formerly for Muldrow, were held at 11 a.m. Sept. 22 at Draper Memorial Chapel in Ontario, with the Rev. Richard Cooke officiating. Interment was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Covina Hills, Calif., under the direction of Draper Mortuary. Mrs. YANCEY was born Oct. 8, 1924, in Muldrow to Charles Edgar TABOR and Velma BRYANT TABOR. She died Thursday, Sept. 17, 1998, at Upland, Calif., Convalescent Hospital from complication of diabetes. She married Dewayne PALMER in Sallisaw in the mid 1940s. He preceded her in death. In the late 1940s, she married Homer L. YANCEY of Jacksonville, Texas. Survivors include her husband, Homer L. YANCEY; two daughters, Linda and Ann; two sons, Gene and Joe D.; one sister, Diane; three brothers, Rex, Doyle and Bill J.; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several aunts uncles and cousins. Mrs. YANCEY was also preceded in death by her parents, Charles Edgar TABOR and Velma BRYANT TABOR BUFFINGTON, her grandparents, Samuel WOODS BRYANT and Hattie HAYS BRYANT, and John Henry TABOR and Lori (ROBARBS) TABOR and one half brother, Thurman I. TABOR.

Graveside services for James E. ABNEY, 82, of Fort Smith, Ark. were held at 1 p.m. Friday at U. S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith. Mr. ABNEY died Wednesday, Sept. 30, 1998, at his home. Survivors include three daughters, Madeline, Carolyn and Penny; one brother Charles; four grandchildren; one nephew; and one great-grandson. Arrangements were under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith.

Funeral services for Nancy Carol ADKINS, 51, of Cedarville, Ark., were held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Edwards Van-Alma Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial was in Gill Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home in Van Buren. Mrs. ADKINS died Monday, Sept. 28, `1998, in a local hospital. Survivors include her husband, the Rev. Elbert ADKINS; four daughters, Zoe Carol, Rebecca Jean, Teresa Bell and Laura Ann; two sons, David Eugene and Jacky Dale; three sisters, Elizabeth, Marie and Georgie; two brothers, David and Vernon; 16 grandchildren; and one great grandchild. Mrs. ADKINS was preceded in death by her parents, John and Isabell STEVENS, and one sister, Elsie CLINE.

Funeral services for Jackie Ray BALDWIN, 60, of Derby, Kan., were held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Messiah Baptist Church in Wichita, Kan., with the Rev. Bill Riffe officiating. Burial was in Bazaar Cemetery in Bazaar, Kan., under the direction of Smith Family Mortuaries in Derby. Mr. BALDWIN was born Aug. 20, 1938, in Wichita. He died Monday, Sept. 28, 1998. Survivors include his wife, Donna BALDWIN of Derby; two sons, Rick and Jack; two daughters, Cindy and Debbie; one sister, Nancy; and nine grandchildren.

Graveside services for Walter Ervin BROCK, 64, of Pocola were held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at U. S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. BROCK died Wednesday, Sept. 30, 1998, at his home. Survivors include his wife, Rhonda of the home; three daughters, Toni, Tami, and Traci; two sons, Walter E. and Les; two sisters, Ella Mae and Marie; two brothers, William Eugene and Charles Dewayne; and 14 grandchildren. Mr. BROCK was preceded in death by his parents, Ervin and Anna (SHEARS) BROCK. Arrangements were under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Spiro.

Funeral services for Helen Mae COPELAND, 53, of Vian will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Sallisaw, with Bro. Don Milam officiating. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. COPELAND was born April 21, 1945, in Boise, Idaho, to Billy A. BROWN and Zelma Marie (ELLENBERG) BROWN. She died Monday, Oct. 5, 1998, in Sallisaw. She married Ronald Gene COPELAND June 26, 1976, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include her husband Ron of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kelli and Brad, and Tracy and Bryon; one son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Kathy; eight grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Billy Marie and Henry; one nephew, Christopher; four step-children, Dovie, David, Donna and Ronnie; and numerous relatives and friends. Mrs. COPELAND was preceded in death by one grandson, Joseph HUDLER in March 1996, and one niece, Telaine NEDD in July 1985.

Graveside services for Charles 'Junior' DEMLER, 79, of Gore were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Virgil Cemetery in Virgil, Kan., with the Rev. Dan Haggard officiating. Mr. DEMLER was born Nov. 12, 1918, in Virgil, to Charles Albert DEMLER and Ina Mary (DAME) DEMLER. He died Saturday, Oct. 3, 1998, in Gore. He married Barbara Jean DEMLER Nov. 16, 1957, in Miami. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Jean DEMLER of the home; four daughters, Iva Marie, Meriam Kay, Elizabeth Ann and Laura Lea; one son, Charles Edward; 16 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Arrangements were under the direction of Campbell Funeral Home in Yates Center, Kan.

Graveside services for Lavurne Glen HEAVENER, 81, of Roland, formerly of Mansfield, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at City Cemetery in Huntington, Ark., under the direction of Martin Funeral Home in Mansfield. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Hattie of the home; four daughters, Doretha, Jeannie, Ora "Oleta", and Bonita; two sisters, Libby and Pat; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Curtis Junior SMITH, 89, of Vian were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Freewill Baptist Church in Vian, with the Revs. Ralph Gilstrap and Vernon Smith officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. SMITH was born Jan. 2, 1909, in the Round Mountain community, to John James SMITH and Maggie Ada (SPECK) SMITH. He died Saturday, Oct. 3, 1998, in Muskogee. He married Chloe Elizabeth BERRY Aug. 27, 1932, in Vian. Survivors include his wife, Chloe E. SMITH of the home; three daughters, Willa Jean, Mary Ruth and Kitty Lynn; four sons, Jim, Bib, Bill and Jerry Lee; 23 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Dicie.

Funeral services for Rahael YOUNG, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home . Mr. YOUNG died Saturday, Oct. 4, 1998, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Charlene YOUNG of the home; one daughter, Peggy; one son, Carl; three sisters, Velma, Ora, and Iva Lee; one brother, Floyd E.; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Letha A. BROWN, 85, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Fort Smith. Burial was in Gill Cemetery in Van Buren, Ark., under the direction of Fentress Mortuary in Fort Smith. Mrs. BROWN died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 1998, in a local hospital. Survivors include two daughters, Dona Mae and Isabell; one son, Wade; one sister, Mary; 12 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Melvin James VILES, 82, of Muldrow will be held Monday at Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial will be in U. S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary. Mr. VILES was born June 2, 1916, in Fort Smith, to Abraham and May VILES. He died Thursday, Oct. 8, 1998, in Roland. He married Mabel CALLAHAN Aug. 12, 1935, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Mabel VILES of the home; two daughters, Carla and Cathy; five grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren;

Graveside services for Merel Albert CARROLL, 74, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow, with the Rev. Leroy Reid officiating. Mr. CARROLL was born May 1, 1924, in Seminole, to Harry and Amanda Elizabeth (MITCHELL) SWEENEY. He died Friday, Oct. 9, 1998, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Lucille Velma REYNOLDS in 1958 in Wichita, Kan. She preceded him in death Oct. 28, 1987. Survivors include five daughters, Bettie, Betty Gail, Merlene and Billie Jean and Maxine; three sons, Jerry Wayne, Albert Junior, and Johnnie Lee; one step-son, Mark; one step-daughter, Lena; 25 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; five sisters, Ruth, Bill, Edith, and Alta, and Lena; one half brother, Gerald; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Patrica Jean "Patti" COLEMAN, 70, of Sallisaw died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 1998, in Sallisaw. She was born May 30, 1928, in Prague to Leo and Georgia (LONEY) GRAVITT. She married Kenneth COLEMAN April 4, 1947, in Prague. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth COLEMAN of the home; one daughter, Jerri Sue; two sons, Don and Richard; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Shiela; and two brothers, Donald L. and Bennie. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Graveside services for Bill A. ELKINS, 42, of Roland are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Roland City Cemetery. Mr. ELKINS died Monday, Oct. 12, 1998, in a Fort Smith, Ark., hospital. Survivors include his wife, Linda of the home; two daughters, Heather, Leshea; one son, Luke; his parents Dan and Barbara ELKINS; his grandmother, Opal LAWRENCE ; his great-grandmother, Sylvia BROWN; one brother, Danny Keith; one niece, Kendra; and several aunts and cousins. Arrangements are under the direction of Fentress Mortuary.

Graveside services for Joyce Jean FRANKS, 66, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Peters Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Oma Viles officiating. Mrs. FRANKS was born June 15, 1932, in Okemah, to Hooley Joy SPARKS and June SPARKS. She died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 1998, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters, Jody and Connie; one son, Danny Ray; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Linda; two brothers, Jimmy and Dexter Lee; and other relatives and friends. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Services for Jesse Paul " J. P." FULTS, 88, of Sallisaw will be held at a later date in Iowa. Burial will be in Overman Cemetery, near Atalissa, Iowa. Mr. FULTS was born Aug. 4, 1910, in McMinnville, Tenn. to William and Mary Lee (JENNINGS) FULTS. He died Tuesday, Oct. 13, 1998, in Sallisaw. He married Marjorie KNICKERBOCKER. She preceded him in death Jan. 14, 1992. Survivors include one son, Paul Sherman; two grandchildren; one sister, Joy; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends including his niece and nephew, Mary Lee and Ray KITTRELL; with whom he made his home the last few years. Arrangements are under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Woodrow "Woody" McCUTCHEON, 77, of Warner were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Fields Cemetery in Porum, with the Rev. John Ewart officiating.. Mr. McCUTCHEON was born May 12, 1921, in Boone County, Ark., to General James and Mary McCUTCHEON. He died Monday, Oct. 12, 1998, in Warner. Survivors include the mother of his children, Gale McCUTCHEON; his children, Joan, Butch and his wife Marlyn, Martha and her husband, Andy, Gwen and her husband, Rick, and Gerald and his wife, Jennifer; one sister Doskie; one brother, Peck; one sister-in-law, Thelma; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. McCUTCHEON was preceded in death by one son, Eddie McCUTCHEON. Arrangements were under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service in Webbers Falls.

Graveside services for John Ernest MORTON, 96, of Sallisaw were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Cottonwood Cemetery, near Muldrow, with Lee Killer officiating. Mr. MORTON was born Sept. 4, 1902, in Stilwell, to Sam and Mary Ann (MOTON) MORTON. He died Thursday, Oct. 8, 1998, at Sequoyah Manor Nursing Home in Sallisaw. He married Virgie MILLER. She preceded him in death. Survivors include three daughters, Virginia, Nadien and Irene; two sons, John "Buck" and Lage; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Mr. MORTON was also preceded in death by his parents, one son Ewell, two grandchildren, Freida WILEY and Chylane BIRDWELL, five sisters and one brother. Arrangements were under the direction of Mallory-Wheeler Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Maureen PRICE, 60, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. David Jones officiating. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Childress Cemetery, with the Rev. John Givens officiating. Mrs. PRICE was born Sept. 28, 1938, in Hulbert, to William Henry BOTTS and Iva Lena (JENKINS) BOTTS. She died Saturday, Oct. 10, 1998, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Woodrow PRICE JR. Dec. 25, 1980, in Wagoner. Survivors include her husband Woodrow PRICE Jr., of the home; three daughters, Sherry , Beverly and Michelle; one son, Benny; two step-daughters, Karen and Wendy; two step-sons, Phillip and Donald; 13 grandchildren; her mother, Iva Lena SHIPLEY; three sisters, Wanda, Shirley, Ruth; four brothers, Will, Bobby, Raymond and Randy; and one half-brother, Billy. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Fred STENHOUSE, 87, of Greenwood, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Midland Assembly of God Church in Midland, Ark. Burial is in Mount Olive Cemetery in Midland, under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home in Greenwood. Mr. STENHOUSE died Monday, Oct. 12, 1998, in a Fort Smith, Ark., hospital. Survivors include five daughters, Jeanie Mae, Bertha, Teri, Mary Lou, and Betty; five sons, Eugene, Bob, David, Bill, and Glenn; two sisters, Pearl and Dovie; seven brothers, George, Melvin , Glendon , John, Charlie and Lee ; 28 grandchildren; and 49 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Beulah THREADGILL, 72, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Hickory Ridge Cemetery in Lavaca, Ark. Ms. THREADGILL died Friday, Oct. 9, 1998, in a Fort Smith hospital. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Valerie; her step-mother, Pearly ; three sisters, Jean, Myrtle and Carolyn Sue; two brothers, Thomas and J. D.; one grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements were under the direction of Fentress Mortuary in Fort Smith.

Graveside services for Anna May TRAMMELL, 80, of Vian were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Box Cemetery, north of Vian, with the Rev. Chris Armer officiating. Mrs. TRAMMELL was born April 8, 1918, in Pindall, Ark., to Charles Robert FOWLER and Zella Elizabeth (MORGAN) FOWLER. She died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 1998, in Sallisaw. She married James Walter TRAMMELL Jan. 19, 1934, in Pindall. He preceded her in death Dec. 11, 1977.
Survivors include two daughters, Zella and Cora; three sons, Ivan, Leon and Russell; 20 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; five sisters, Caroline, Mildred, Leota, Betty and Ada; and six brothers, Clayton, Bill, Frank, Elmer, Jess and Clinton. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Lou Ellen Mae JAMISON, 66, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Apostolic Faith Church in Sallisaw, with the Revs. Carl Page and Leroy Reid and Dr. Lee Woodard officiating. Burial was in McCoy Cemetery, northwest of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. JAMISON was born May 10, 1932, in Gans to Elamanders and Edna (COX) STEVENS. She died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1998, in Sallisaw. She married Harold Wayne JAMISON April 29, 1950, in Tulsa. He preceded her in death Oct. 13, 1986. Survivors include five daughters and four sons-in-law, Carma, Tonya and Jim, and Vondal and Tim, Lynola and Berry, and Peggy and Dan; three sons and one daughter-in-law, Darrell, James and Lisa, and Eddie; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one step-grandchild; and one brother, Dale.

Funeral services for Ruth Eva KIMBLE, 63, of Stilwell were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Copic Baptist Church in Nicut, with Bro. Floyd Kester and Bro. Lee Killer officiating. Burial was in Seabolt Cemetery, under the direction of Roberts/Reed-Culver Funeral Home in Stilwell. Mrs. KIMBLE was born June 15, 1935, in Nicut to Ray and Flossie (SEARAT) WALTERS. She died Tuesday, Oct. 13, 1998 at St. Edwards Mercy Medical Center in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Albert KIMBLE Nov. 13, 1954. Survivors include her husband, Albert KIMBLE of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Teressia and Jim, and Karen Sue and Dennis; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Martin "Bud" and Tonya, and Jim; one brother, Johnnie; three sisters, Eunice, Jo Ann and Janie; four grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Mrs. KIMBLE was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Steven Ray KIMBLE, one sister Euna LAWSON, and one brother, Buford WALTERS.

Funeral services for Nellie LaFaye LAWSON, 83, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Church of Christ in Sallisaw, with Bro. Royce Martin officiating. Burial was in Keota City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. LAWSON was born Jan. 28, 1915, in the Bennington community, to Jess and Estelle (BOBO) PROCK. She died Tuesday, Oct. 13, 1998, in Sallisaw. She married Monroe James LAWSON Sept. 8, 1932, in the Bennington community. He preceded her in death Nov. 13, 1979. Survivors include one son, Don; two daughters, Betty and Linda; four grandsons; 10 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mabel, Jean, and Ramona; two brothers, Hershel and L. D.; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Mrs. LAWSON was also preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters, Nevada FETTERS and Alice JOHNSON.

Funeral services for Neomia RICHARDSON, 70, of Stigler will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Mallory Chapel in Stigler, with the Rev. Robert Maxwell Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Whitefield Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home. Mrs. RICHARDSON was born Oct. 20, 1927, in Keota to Edd and Gracie (WILSON) MURPHY. She died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1998, in Stigler. She married William Earl Richardson July 3, 1954, and was a homemaker. He preceded her in death Feb. 19, 1963. Survivors include one daughter, Sharon; one son, William Earl Jr. and his wife, Linda; two sisters and two brothers-in-law, Geneva and Bill, and Lydia and Chuck; one brother Eugene; and three grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one brother, William MURPHY and one grandchild, Ashlin RICHARDSON.

Graveside services for Judge John Quincy ADAMS, 78, (Lt. Col., Ret.) of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Monday at U. S. National Cemetery in Fort Gibson, with Dr. J. D. Ward officiating. Mr. ADAMS was born Dec. 14, 1919, in Vinita, to Dr. Felix M. ADAMS and Mamie (BUTLER) ADAMS. He died Thursday, Oct. 15, 1998, in Muskogee. He married Dee Dee Redbird ADAMS in February 1970 in Hot Springs, Ark. Survivors include his wife Dee Dee Redbird ADAMS of the home; three sons, Brad, Phil, and Quincy; and several grandchildren. Mr. Adams was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Dr. Felix ADAMS, and one sister and brother-in-law, Jane and Dr. Phil SALKELD. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Phyllis King BOLTON AGENT, 87, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Bill Fuller officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. AGENT was born Oct. 25, 1910, in Eureka Springs, Ark., to Dr. J. Fred BOLTON and Ruby (KING) BOLTON. She died Sunday, Oct. 18, 1998, in Sallisaw. She married Paul Forest AGENT Feb. 3, 1933, in Purcell. He preceded her in death Feb. 2, 1997. Survivors include seven nephews, Robert J., Nathan C., Dr. William S., W. Neal, and Paul Wayne, John Cooper, and Jimmy Lee; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Funeral services for Lois DOUGLAS, 85, of Marrero, La., formerly of Muldrow, were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. Tim Ohls officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mrs. DOUGLAS was born Oct. 21, 1912, in Arkansas, to Albert and Ella BURCHFIELD. She died Friday, Oct. 16, 1998, in Marrero. She married Fred DOUGLAS, who preceded her in death July 1956. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Jerry; one son, Allen; one granddaughter, Melody; and one sister, Fern.

Graveside services for Lana Kay FINCH, 46, of Poteau will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Memory Garden Chapel Cemetery in Muldrow, with the Rev. Shirley Hess officiating. Mrs. FINCH was born May 16, 1952, in Borger, Texas, to Winfred Austin CRAIG and Dottie (GIBSON) CRAIG. She died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1998, in Poteau. Survivors include her mother, Dottie ; her father, W.A.; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Donna Gail and Paula Sue and Donald Lee; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Ray R. KATES, 84, of Stigler were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mallory Chapel in Stigler, with the Revs. A. J. Robinson and Dale Wendlandt officiating. Burial was in Antioch Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Stigler. Mr. KATES was born Sept. 24, 1914, in Stigler, to Joe and Edith (JONES) KATES. He died Sunday, Oct. 18, 1998, in a local nursing home. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Louise (ROBINSON) KATES of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law, Henry and Nelda and Glenn and Patsy, and Marion and Lucinda; one sister, Opal; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Mr. KATES was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Walter, Levi, Jack and Charlie.

Graveside services for Virgil Taylor LINTHICUM, 75, of Vian will be held Friday at North Kern Cemetery in Delano, Calif. Mr. LINTHICUM was born Oct. 25, 1922, in Vian, to John Franklin LINTHICUM and Annie Mae (PARKER) LINTHICUM. He died Monday, Oct. 19, 1998, in Vian. Survivors include one daughter, Brenda; two sons, Michael and Jerry; and one sister, Alta. Mr. LINTHICUM was preceded in death by his wife, Alliene (HARRIS) LINTHICUM.

Funeral services for Thomas LOCUST SR., 68, of Gore were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Cedar Springs Indian Baptist Church at Gore, with the Revs. Allison Phillips, Mike McConnell and Crosslin Smith officiating. Burial was in Webber Cemetery at Carlile Cove, near Gore, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service in Webbers Falls. Mr. LOCUST was born Aug. 14, 1930, in Vian, to Josh and Lucy (BEAVERS) LOCUST. He died Friday, Oct. 16, 1998, at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife Lizzie (BUSTER) LOCUST on March 27, 1993. Survivors include his children, Linda, Eloise, Thomas Jr. and his wife, Carolina, Leslie Neal, Michael Roy and his wife, Linda, and Arthur Joe and his wife Tena; one brother, Josh Jr.; five sisters, Ida, Hope, Nannie, Dessie and Lillian; nine grandchildren. Mr. LOCUST was also preceded in death by one sister, Elsie GIRTY.

Services for Larry Eugene MITCHELL, 44, of Muldrow are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Ted Brown officiating. Mr. MITCHELL was born Nov. 3, 1954, in Washington, Mo., to Carl Eugene MITCHELL and Lauwanda (HATFIELD) MITCHELL. He died Monday, Oct. 19, 1998, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Linda May and Elizabeth Ann; six grandchildren; his mother, Wanda; three brothers, Jerry, Bill and Ken; four sisters, Kathy , Barbara, Linda June and Tina; his maternal grandmother, Myrtle ROSS; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends. The body was cremated. Arrangements are under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow.

Funeral services for Dennis S. NUNLEY, 37, of Muldrow are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Kibler Assembly of God Church in Van Buren, Ark. Burial is in Gill Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. NUNLEY died Monday, Oct. 19, 1998, at his home. Survivors include his mother, Carrie; three sisters, Glenda, Carla and Marla; and two brothers, David and Daniel.

Funeral services for Houston B. ROGERS, 79, of Muldrow are being held at 2 p.m. .Wednesday at First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow, with the Revs. Mark Merrill and Ted Brown officiating. Burial is in Lee's Chapel Cemetery, south of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. ROGERS was born May 2, 1919, in Short, to Jack and Maud Lee (JACKSON) ROGERS. He died Monday, Oct. 19, 1998, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Earlene C. Chandler Dec. 9, 1961, in Stilwell.

Funeral services for Walter Raleigh WHISENANT, 78, of Muldrow were held at 10 a. m. Monday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. Magellan O'Neal officiating. Burial was in Pioneer Cemetery, in Wagoner, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. WHISENANT was born Nov. 19, 1919, in Wagoner, to Marion David WHISENANT and Rose Etta (HUGHES) WHISENANT. He died Thursday, Oct. 15, 1998, in Muldrow. He married Vivian Marlin CHAMPLAIN May 31, 1941, in Wagoner. Survivors include his wife, Vivian WHISENANT of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Jerry; one son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Linda; seven grandchildren, and two sisters, Flonnie and Jean. Mr. WHISENANT was preceded in death by one son, Jerry WHISENANT Feb. 15, 1994, in Tulsa.

Funeral services for Clatie JOLLIFF BALLEW, 90, of Cookson are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hart Funeral Home Chapel in Tahlequah, with the Revs. Steven Crawford and Marilyn Schellhamer officiating. Burial is in Tahlequah City Cemetery, under the direction of Hart Funeral Home in Tahlequah. Mrs. BALLEW was born May 31, 1908, in Saint Joe, Ark. to George Clayton JOLLIFF and Mary (DIXON) JOLLIFF. She died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1998, in Tahlequah. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Gaines JR. and Barbara; one daughter-in-law, Charlene; one brother and sister-in-law, Henry and Frances; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and many other relatives, friends and loved ones. Mrs. BALLEW was also preceded in death by her parents, one son, Cecil BALLEW, four brothers, and one sister.

Graveside service for Lee Amos GARVIN, 87, of Sallisaw will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, with Bro. Fred Christopher officiating. Mr. GARVIN was born Feb. 15, 1911, in Akins, to John Franklin GARVIN and Claudie Louvica (AMOS) GARVIN. He died Thursday, Oct. 22, 1998, in Sallisaw. He married Pauline DAVIS April 28, 1934, in Akins. She preceded him in death May 5, 1997. Survivors include five daughters and three sons-in-law, Yvonne, and Faye and Clifford, Patsy and Teasie, Sandra, and Kaye and Raymond; one son and daughter-in-law, John and Jan; 20 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; one sister, Echo , one half sister, Jean; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Mr. GARVIN was also preceded in death by one brother, Emmet GARVIN, and one sister, Juanita LATTIMORE. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Jewell O. HASKIN, 90, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Fort Smith. Burial is in Keota City Cemetery at 1 p.m., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith. Mrs. HASKIN died Monday, Oct. 19, 1998, in a local nursing home. Survivors include one sister, Kathryn; one brother, H. M. ; two grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Mrs. HASKIN was preceded in death by her husband, Fred F. HASKIN.

Funeral services for Jack WORKMAN, 67, of Stigler were held at 10 a.m. Friday at Mallory Chapel in Stigler, with the Revs. Donnie Crittendon and Delmon Eakle officiating. Burial was in Antioch Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Stigler. Mr. WORKMAN was born Aug. 16, 1931, in Stigler to Jack and Mable (KINGSLEY) WORKMAN. He died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1998, in Stigler. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Dyan and Duane; one son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Ginny; one sister and brother-in-law, Ethel and R.L. "Joker", ; one brother-in-law, Loyd; and seven grandchildren. Mr. WORKMAN was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Jessie and Effie.

Funeral services for Lorene Lucille ENGLISH, 73, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Dora Assembly of God Church in Dora, Ark. Burial was in Dora Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith. Mrs. ENGLISH died Friday, Oct. 23, 1998, in a Fort Smith hospital. A homemaker, Mrs. English was member of the Mid-Town Holiness Church. Survivors include three sons, Dale, Marvin and Mike; two sisters, Edna Mae and Lew; five brothers, Herman, Donald Ray, Ted, Tommy D. and Fred; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Mrs. ENGLISH was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin G. ENGLISH, one son, Murril ENGLISH, one sister, Billie O'NEAL and one brother, Leon STAMPS.

Graveside services for Raymond "Dub" FARGO, 86, of Muldrow were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Hatchet Cemetery, near Cordell, with the Rev. Larry King officiating. Mr. FARGO was born Feb. 3, 1912, in Muldrow, to William LaFate FARGO and Nancy Ann (MILLSPAUGH) FARGO. He died Sunday, Oct. 25, 1998, in Sallisaw. He married LaVonne KERNS Oct. 23, 1938 in Butler. Survivors include his wife, LaVone FARGO of the home; two sisters, Helen and Evelyn; one brother, W. W.; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. FARGO was preceded in death by two brothers, Murphy FARGO and Hastings FARGO. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow.

Funeral services for Norma Wyvonne FRANCE, 74, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in Vaught Cemetery in Mountainburg, Ark., under the direction of edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith. Mrs. FRANCE died Saturday, Oct. 24, 1998, in a Van Buren, Ark., hospital. Survivors include her husband, Jim FRANCE; two daughters, Linda and Joan; two sons, Bobby Dean and Don; two sisters, Betty and Lydia Lee; two brothers, Vernal and Monroe; 13 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Milton Norman GREEN, 55, of Muldrow are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow, with the Rev. Jerry Green officiating. Mr. GREEN was born Jan. 1, 1943, in Fort smith, Ark., to Milton Lamont GREEN and Delores Gertrude (NORMAN) GREEN. He died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 1998, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two sons, Brian and Blain; one brother, Doyle; one sister, Angela; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Arrangements are under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow.

Funeral services for John Shane HARTOON RUARK, 28, of Killeen, Texas, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Revs. Robert Polvado and Bobby McClure officiating. Burial was in Dwight Mission Cemetery, northwest of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. RUARK was born June 27, 1970, in San Antonio, Texas, to Clayton and Betty Sue "Suzie" (LYON) RUARK. He died Friday, Oct. 23, 1998, in Belton, Texas. Survivors include his parents, Clayton and Suzie RUARK of Sallisaw and Bill HARTOON of Lavaca, Ark.; four brothers, Les, Greg, Kurt, and John Joseph; his maternal grandparents, Tom and Mary Ann; and his paternal grandmother, Ruth.

Memorial services for Billie Lee TURNER, 95, of Sallisaw are being held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Sallisaw, with Dan Scoggins officiating. Private burial is in Spiro City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Wheeler Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. TURNER was born Jan. 12, 1903. She died Saturday, Oct. 24, 1998, at Sequoyah Memorial Hospital in Sallisaw. Mrs. TURNER was preceded in death by her parents and three husbands, "Speck" THOMPSON, Roy THRASHER and Leonard TURNER.

Funeral services for Branson Marion WHEAT, 75, of Bixby were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. Ken Wolfe officiating. Burial was in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery, northeast of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. WHEAT was born Jan. 11, 1923, in Liberty community, to Ariga Mitchel WHEAT and Maudie Mae (LOONEY) WHEAT. He died Sunday, Oct. 25, 1998, in Bixby. He married Caroline Bertha (BESCHONER) HESTER June 7, 1985, in Miami. Survivors include his wife, Caroline WHEAT of the home; one daughter, Betty June; one son, Jimmy Branson; two step-daughters, Judith Lee and Belinda Rae; three step-sons, Thomas Murton, Arlie Eugene and Leonard Dale; 17 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; six sisters, Erma Lea , Zella Mae, Margie, Vangie, Lois, and Carolyn; and two brothers, Douglas Mitchel and Dempsey Harold. Mr. WHEAT was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Gertrude WATTS.

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