October 1999

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Funeral services for Tip N. STEWART, 81, of Vain will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Vian Free Will Baptist Church, with the Revs. Larry Miller and Vernon Smith officiating. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vain, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. STEWART was born April 27, 1918, in Sequoyah County, to Ralph and Mary (WARNEKE) STEWART. He died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999, in Vian. He married his first wife, Esther Irene SIFFING Dec. 31, 1940, in Fort Smith, Ark. She preceded him in death Dec. 20, 1976, in Vian. He then married Brenda HOLCOMB May 22, 1984, in Miami. Survivors include his wife, Brenda STEWART of the home; one daughter, Linda ; two stepdaughters, Edna and Robin; two sons, Joe and Keith ; five stepsons, Jimmy , Gerald, Bobby, Jimmy and Billy; 24 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one sister, Margaret Ann; and one brother, Cecil. Mr. STEWART was also preceded in death by two brothers, Noble and John STEWART, and one stepson, Kenneth WARNEKE in 1986.

Graveside services for Hazel May ALLEN, 74, of Barling, Ark., formerly of Muldrow, were held at 9 a.m. Monday at Blackjack Cemetery, northwest of Muldrow, with Bro. Charles Guillory officiating. Mrs. ALLEN was born Nov. 14, 1924, in Sequoyah County, to William Albert SOUTHERLAND and Pearl Lee (SANDLIN) SOUTHERLAND. She died Friday, Oct. 1, 1999, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Harold C. ALLEN, July 11, 1941, in Moffett. Survivors include four daughters, Carolyn Sue , Amy , Candy , and Lisa; one son, Charles Dwight; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Juanita "Peggy" and Nadine; and three brothers, Robert "Jack", Alfred , and Charles Ray . Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow.

Graveside services for Terry A. BRANNON, 52, of Yale are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Blackjack Cemetery, northwest of Muldrow, with Bro. Dub Mowery officiating. Mr. BRANNON was born Dec. 10, 1946, in Oklahoma City, to Foil N. BRANNON and Dorothy Dean WADE. He died Monday, Oct. 4, 1999, in Oklahoma City. . Survivors include his companion, C.J. of the home; two nephews, Paul David and Larry ; two nieces, Tammy and Kimberly R; and one sister, Carolyn Sue . Arrangements are under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for John Wesley BROOKS JR, 76, of Blackgum community, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Blackgum, with the Revs. Jimmy Waldrop, Phillip Holt and Laymon Garrison officiating. Burial is in Box Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. BROOKS was born Oct. 20, 1922, in Weatherford, to John Wesley BROOKS Sr. and Eliza Jane (BARNES) BROOKS. He died Saturday, Oct. 2, 1999, in Blackgum. He married Vivian Rosie Alline DAVIS Nov. 14, 1957, in Gainesville, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Vivian BROOKS of the home; seven daughters, Barbara, Peggy , Vivian , Lula, Shawn , Teresa, and Sandra; four sons, John Wesley III, John Wayne, James Charley, and Billy Joe; 31 grandchildren; and two sisters, Dorothy, and Bertha . Mr. BROOKS was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Hubbard Clay COWDEN, 89, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Mark Hall officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. COWDEN was born April 10, 1910, near Braggs, to William F. COWDEN and Nancy Jane (BLANKENSHIP) COWDEN. He died Friday, Oct. 1, 1999, in Muskogee. He married Pauline Vera ELLIS May 27, 1942, in Muskogee. Survivors include his wife, Pauline COWDEN of the home; and two sisters-in-law, Lois and Mable .

Mr. John Crawford FLUMERFELT, 72, of Sallisaw, formerly of Texas and Michigan died Thursday, Sept. 30, 1999, in Fort Smith, Ark. He was born Nov. 2, 1926, in Pontiac, Mich., to Hube B. FLUMERFELT and Leah B. (CRAWFORD) FLUMERFELT. He married Mary Jane AUGUSTINE Dec. 1, 1951, in Wixom, Mich. Survivors include his wife, Mary Jane FLUMERFELT of the home; and one sister, Nancy Jane. Mr. FLUMERFELT was preceded in death by one son, Joseph FLUMERFELT in 1987. Local arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Albert L. HOLT, 88, of Gore were held at 1 p.m. Monday at he Lighthouse Tabernacle Pentecostal Church in Gore, with the Revs. William O. Armstrong, William McGarity and Ray Hale officiating. Burial was in Fields Cemetery in Porum, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service in Webbers Falls. Mr. HOLT was born Oct. 3,1 910, in Tahlequah, to Charley Jackson HOLT and Nancy Jane (DODY) HOLT. He died Friday, Oct. 1, 1999, in Gore. He married Jewell COSPER May 20, 1931, in Stigler. Survivors include his wife, Jewell HOLT of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Oleta and James W., Mary Ann and William, and Cowanda and William O. ; one son and daughter-in-law, Billy Herman and Shirley Ann; two sisters, Wynona and Eva Jane; 17 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Betty Gene LYLES, 72, of Fort Smith, Ark., will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Mrs. LYLES died Saturday, Oct. 2, 1999, at her home. Survivors include her husband, Virgil L. LYLES; seven daughters, Christie, Carolyn, Charlotte, Christal, Catherine, Cindy, and Cora; five sons, Chris, Ray, Curtis, Virgil A. and George; one sister, Millie; 30 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Jack Edward OGLE, 68, of Sallisaw died Monday, Oct. 4, 1999, at his home. Mr. OGLE was born Nov. 8, 1930, in Oklahoma City, to Harold A. OGLE and Joyce Fisher (FORD) OGLE. Survivors include his wife, Karen OGLE of the home; three sons, Kevin, Kent and Kelly; eight grandchildren, Abigail, Katelyn, Kane, Jackson, Chandler, Sayre, Merritt and Avery; and one sister, Billie A celebration of Mr. OGLE's life will be held Monday in Oklahoma City.

Funeral services for Charles "Chock" Edward PRATT, 57, of Muldrow were held at 2 p.m. Sept. 24 at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Revs. Harvey Rogers and Ted Stamps, and Larry Edwards officiating. Burial was in Blackjack Cemetery, northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral home in Muldrow. Mr. PRATT was born July 2, 1942, in Muldrow, to Vernon Anderson PRATT and Wanda Lucille (PLANK) PRATT. He died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999, at his home. He married Mary Jane (HUTTON) PRATT June 5, 1968, in Ft. Hood, Texas. She preceded him in death in 1990. Survivors include one daughter, Leisha Gail; four grandchildren; his mother, Wanda (PLANK) PRATT ASHER ; two sisters, Barbara and Theresia; six brothers, James, Vernon Jr., Bill, Lloyd, Jesse, and Kendall. Mr. PRATT was also preceded in death by his father in 1961, and one brother, Joe ASHER in 1992.

Memorial services for C.B. PRICE, 66, of Liberty are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Roland, with the Rev. Don Varble and Tommy Treat officiating. Private burial will be near McAlester, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. PRICE was born May 23, 1933, in Jack Fork, to Charles Bud PRICE and Mary Elizabeth (BAILEY) PRICE. He died Sunday, Oct. 3, 1999, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Geraldine Katie "Jerry" SCRIBNER May 11, 1952, in Newport, Ore. Survivors include his wife, Jerry PRICE of the home; two daughters, Carolyn Juanita and Shawna June; five sons, Robert E., Daniel Joseph, Carroll Russell "Rusty", David Bud, and Raymond Carroll; 14 grandchildren ; two great-grandchildren; his mother, Mary Elizabeth PRICE; two sisters, Lorene and Juanita; and three brothers, Joe, Jackie and Eugene.

Graveside services for Melvin Earl SHOCKLEY, 71, of Poteau were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Oakland Cemetery Pavilion in Poteau, with Phil Powers officiating. Mr. SHOCKLEY was born Oct. 1, 1928, in Mayville, Ore. He died Monday, Oct. 4, 1999, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Betty SHOCKLEY of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Jody; two sons and daughters-in-law, Monte and Rita and Jeff and Connie; five grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Arrangements were under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home in Poteau.

Funeral services for Wanda Estleen SMITH, 58, of Mesa, Ariz., formerly of Gore, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Gore, with the Bishop Duwayne Briley officiating. Burial is in Stevenson Cemetery, near Gore, under the direction of Agent Funeral home in Gore. Mrs. SMITH was born April 11, 1941, in Gore, to Joseph Silas HUNT and Elza (STEVENSON) HUNT. She died Sunday, Oct. 3, 1999, in Mesa. She married Claude Elmer SMITH SR. Jan. 6, 1958, in Lordsburg, N.M. Survivors include her husband, Claude Elmer SMITH Sr. of the home; three daughters, Sandra Darlene, Martha Sue and Lisa Ann; one son, Claude Elmer Jr.; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Elza Mae, Erma and Phillis; and eight brothers, William L. Joseph I., Danny R., Glen L., Arthur C., Walter L., Jerry F., and Benny C. Mrs. SMITH was preceded in death by her parents and one brother.

Funeral services for William "Frank" STOTTLEMYRE, 82, of Cookson were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Cookson United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Marilyn Schellhamer officiating. Burial was at 3 p.m. Monday at Prague City Cemetery, under the direction of hart Funeral Home in Tahlequah. Mr. STOTTLEMYRE was born June 15, 1917, in Anita, Iowa, to Oscar Ellsworth and Alice May (OSMAN) STOTTLEMYRE. He died Thursday, Sept. 30, 1999, in Tahlequah. He married Augusta MIZERA July 16, 1940, in Prague. She preceded him in death Sept. 11, 1922. Survivors include his sister, Rosalie .; one brother, Clyde; and friends. Mr. STOTTLEMYRE was also preceded in death by one son, Mike STOTTLEMYRE; three sisters, Bertha TURNER, Elsie SHOPE and Edna Mae RODEBUSH; and one brother, Cecil STOTTLEMYRE.

Funeral services for Nellie Ingram BARNES, 75, of Gore are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Gum Springs School auditorium, near Gore, with the Revs. Tommy James and Emmit Cartwright officiating. Burial is in White Oak Cemetery in Qualls, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Gore. Mrs. BARNES was born March 3, 1924, in Calvin, toGeorge R. INGRAM and Pearl (THORP) INGRAM. She died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1999, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married John BARNES March 10, 1999, in Sacramento, Calif. Survivors include her husband, John BARNES of the home; two daughters, Geneva and Carla; seven sons, Orvil, Jimmie, Johnny Jr., David, Tom Robert and Mike; 23 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Jewell and Lorene; and two brothers, Elbert and James.

Graveside services for Karen Gaye BURLING, 49, of Oklahoma City were held at 1 p.m. Friday at Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Brian Zinck officiating. Mrs. BURLING was born July 12, 1950, in Edmond, to Tim PETERS and Helen (NESBILL) PETERS STACK. She died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1999, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include her husband, Glen BURLING of Oklahoma City; one son, Kevin; her mother, Helen; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Graveside services for Johnny CAPEHART, 76, of Arkoma are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Roland City Cemetery. Mr. CAPEHART died Monday, Oct. 4, 1999, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Ruth of the home; two daughters, LaRita and Becky; three sisters, Virginia, Iva and Francis; two grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements ae under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark.

Funeral services for Carl Donald FRIX Jr., 77, of Muskogee were held at 11 a.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Muskogee, with Dr. David Becker officiating. Entombment will follow at the Mousoleum of Memorial Park Cemetery in Muskogee, under the diretion of Bradley Funeral service in Muskogee. Mr. Frix was born March 6, 1922, in Stigler to Edith (JOHNSON) and Carl FRIX Sr. He died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 1999. Mr. FRIX married Priscilla Dean LOWE in 1950. Survivors include his wife, Priscilla FRIX; two sons, Gary and Kem; one daughter-in-law, Paige; five grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Ann; three sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law, Naomi and Lora, and L.B. and Helen; and other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mr. FRIX was preceded in death by one son, Dr. Carl Donald FRIX II; his parents; and one brother Billy Joe FRIX.

Funeral services for Betsy (WILDCAT) JONES, 72, of Gore were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Gore High School gymnasium, with the Rev. Allison Phillips officiating. Burial was in Webber Cemetery in Notchietown, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service in Webbers Falls. A wake service was held at 7 p.m. Thursday at Cedar Springs Baptist Church in Notchietown. Mrs. JONES was born Feb. 25, 1926, in Notchietown, to Charldee WILDCAT and Dargie (BUSTER) WILDCAT. She died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 1999, in Muskogee. Survivors include her husband, Johnson SMITH of the home; her children, David, Phyllis, Betsy Annette, Robert "Tiger" Jr.; one sister, Lillie; one brother, Jess; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; Mrs. JONES was preceded in death by one son, Charles MARSHALL, and one granddaughter, Tina Rachell MARSHALL.

Memorial services for Dorothy Ethel JONES, 87, of Vian are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Sunnyside Cemetery in Caney, Kan. Mrs. JONES was born Dec. 9, 1911, in Caney, to Lewis Leland MITCHELL and Flavis Ethel (YEAGER) MITCHELL. She died Monday, Oct. 4, 1999, in Poteau. She married Herbert William JONES Aug. 21, 1926, in Tyro, Kan. He preceded her in death March 15, 1993. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley Lee and Myrle, and Georgia A. and Marshall; one son and daughter-in-law, Herbert Walter and Wilma; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary Ellen; and two brothers, Lewis Leland Jr. and George Warren. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Ray N. McEVER, 66, of Bethany were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Council Road Baptist Church. Burial was in Resurrection Memorial Cemetery in Oklahoma City, under the direction of Smith and Kernke Funeral Directors in Oklahoma City. Mr. McEVER was born April 26, 1933, in Broken Bow. He died Saturday, Oct. 2, 1999, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include his wife, Mildred; his children, Rick and Michele, Rob and Jan, and Jeannie and Mark; five grandchildren; shis siblings, Jimmy, Jerry, and Rodney; several Sallisaw residents; Mr. McEVER was preceded in death by his birth parents, Gladys (ANDERSON) and Burl BATSON; his adoptive parents, Missouri (ANDERSON) and Bob McEVER; and his siblings, Kenneth ANDERSON, Frank McEVER, and Zona RICHARDSON.

Graveside services for Robert Lee PATRICK, 81, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the U. S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, with the Rev. John Maxwell of Saints George and Alexandra Orthodox Church officiating. Mr. PATRICK died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1999, in a local hospital. Survivors include is wife, Katina Loris PATRICK; three daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Wayne, Gail and Robert E. and Jane and John H.; two granddaughters and one grandson; three great-grandchildren;several nieces Arrangements were under the direction of Fentress Mortuary in Fort Smith.

Graveside services for Jessie Ruth SCHEUERMAN, 72, of Gans were held at 10 a.m. Friday at Upper Camp Creek Cemetery, northeast of Muldrow, with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating. Mrs. SCHEUERMAN was born Jan. 1, 1927, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Jessie Dennis FULLER and Elois WRAY FULLER. She died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1999, in Roland. Survivors include two sisters, Facilla and Neata; two brothers, Jerry Lee and Larry Joe; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. SCHEUERMAN was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon P. SCHEUERMAN in 1967, and one brother, Dennis FULLER in 1974.

Deloris APPLEWHITE, 55, of Rogers, Ark., died Tuesday, Oct. 12w, 1999, at Bentonville Manor Nursing Home in Bentonville, Ark. She was born Sept. 20, 1944, in Sallisaw, to Eugene and Hazel McMAHAM SUTTERFIELD. Survivors include two sons, Josh and Gerald; two daughters, Karen and Nita; 10 brothers and sisters; and eight grandchildren. Cremation is under the direction of Burnes Funeral Home in Bentonville.

Funeral services for Dorothy Mae "Granny" ATKINSON, 78, of Carlsbad, N.M., were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Bokoshe Methodist Church. Burial was in Miner's Cemetery in McCurtain, under the direction of Denton-Funchess Funeral Home of Carlsbad. Mrs. ATCHINSON was born Aug. 8, 1921, in McCurtain to Benjamin and Blanche (SELF) SPROUSE. She died Friday, Oct. 8, 1999, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. Survivors include her husband, Donald M. ATKINSON; one son and duaghter-in-law, Kennith M. and Linda; two daughters and one son-in-law, Barbara and San, and Ray; two brothers, William G. and Horace; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Pearl DAVIS, 93, of Vian were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, with the Rev. Steve Connelly officiating. Mrs. DAVIS was born April 1, 190, in Vian Oklahoma, Indian Territory, to Squirrel and Nannie (BOLIN) FIELDS. She died Sunday, Oct. 10, 1999, in Vian. Survivors include two nieces, Edna and Sadie; four nephews, Sam Ed., Billy Joe, Norman and Charley; and several great-nieces and nephews. Mrs. DAVIS was preceded in death by her husband, Alex DAVIS. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Ouita Pearl Jean HUGHES, 63, of Roland died Thursday, Oct. 7, 1999, in a local nursing home. Survivors include two sisters, Jo Leta and Frankie; and one brother, Jerry. Cremation was under the direction of Putman Funeral Home in Fort Smith.

Graveside services for Albert J. KENNEDY, 79, of Pocola were held at 11 a.m. Monday at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, with the Rev. T. D. Drew officiating. Mr. KENNEDY was born July 9, 1920, in Vian, to Richard and Pearl (ANDERSON) KENNEDY. He died Saturday, Oct. 9, 1999, in Pocola. He married Ruth A. BURROUGHS May 12, 1951, in Pickett, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Ruth A. KENNEDY of the home; three daughters, Carol and Connie and Mary ; two sons, Richard and Larry Jo; 12 grandchildren; and one sister, Betty. . Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Opal THOMPSON MARTIN, 74, of Wichita, Kan. formerly of Vian, are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Blackgum Harvest Time Temple, with the Revs. Chris Armer and Alden Ruckman officiating. Burial is in Box Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service in Webbers Falls. Mrs. MARTIN was born Jan. 17, 1925, in Vian, to Johnny RAY and Ellis Catherine (HALLMARK) RAY. She died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1999, in Hayesville, Kan. Survivors include her husband, Jessie MARTIN of the home; children, Donald, Robert, Nina, Webster, Michael, David, Curtis, and Mickey; two brothers, Floyd and Melvin; six sisters, Essie, Bessie, Catherine, Betty, Minnie and Becky; 18 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Mrs. MARTIN was preceded in death by one daughter, Shirley CRUM, in 1992.

Funeral services for Clarence Drew MITCHELL, 47, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at noon Monday at Edward Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in U. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Mr. MITCHELL died Thursday, Oct. 7, 1999, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Edith of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Rena Nicole and Jason, and Lindsay; one son, Cody Andrew; his mother, Iva Clarious; two sisters, Betty and Sue; two brothers, Lonnie and Thomas; and one grandchild, Dagen Marshall Aaron.

Funeral services for Mary L. PRICE, 95, of Hartshorne are being held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Mills Fuenral Home Chapel in Hatshorne, with the Rev. Douglas Brown officiating. Burial is in Elmwood Cemetery, under the direction of Mills Fuenral Home. Mrs. PRICE was born Oct. 22, 1903, in Terrel, Texas, to Joe and Mary (PHILLIPS) BAILEY. She died Sunday, Oct. 10, 1999, in a McAlester nursing home. She married Charles Gran "Bud" PRICE in 1922 in Holdenville. He preceded her in death in 1965. Survivors include three sons, Jack, Gene, and Joe; two daughters, Lorene, Juanita; 25 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. PRICE was also preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Connie PRICE in 1965; one son, Carrol PRICE on Oct. 3, 1999; and one sister, Allie NICKELS in 1972.

Funeral services for Rick RAIGOZA, 54, of Stigler, formerly of Sallisaw, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Mallory Funeral Home Chapel in Stigler. Burial will be in Mountain Home Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Stigler. Mr. RAIGOZA was born June 25, 1945, in Sallisaw, to Alberto Brady RAIGOZA and Leatrice (HOLCOMB) RAIGOZA. He died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999, in Midwest City. Survivors include his wife, Terri (MARTIN) RAIGOZA; six daughters, Diane, Michelle, Tonya, Natasha, Gina, Darcey; one son, Antonio "Ricky" ; four grandchildren; one cousin; and the mother of his four older children, Hattie. Mr.RAIGOZA was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ralph and Pearl HOLCOMB; one brother, Frank RAIGOZA; his parents; and his mother-in-law, Oleta CROWDER.

Funeral services for Lesa Kay SINDLE, 30, of Sallisaw will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at First Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw, with the Revs. Lamarque Polvado and Shawn Caldwell officiating. Miss SINDLE was born May 12, 1969, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Bobby Lee SINDLE and Virginia (ROWLAND) SINDLE. She died Monday, Oct. 11, 1999, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Virginia and Leroy; her father and stepmother, Bobby Lee and Linda ; two sisters and brothers -in-law, Amy and Gregg and Tara and Lamarque; one niece; maternal grandmother, Georgia; and paternal grandmother, Mildred .

Funeral services for Karen R. SMITH, 46, of Muldrow were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow, with the Revs. Mark Merrill and Brian Smith, and Bryan Fouts officiating. Burial was in Cottonwood Cemetery, south of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mrs. SMITH was born Nov. 12, 1952, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Roy Gideon "R.G." FOUTS and Helen (BAGLEY) FOUTS. She died Friday, Oct. 8, 1999, in Tulsa. She married Gailen M. SMITH July 18, 1969, in Muldrow. Survivors include her husband, Gailen M. SMITH of the home; two daughters, Shawntel and Carissa; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Sommer; one granddaughter; her mother, her maternal grandmother, Stella; and two brothers, Gerald and Bryan. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by one brother, Boyce FOUTS in 1996, and her father, R. G. FOUTS in 1972.

Funeral services for Beulah C. BROGDON TOOTLE, 97, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. TOOTLE was born Feb. 24, 1902, in Crawford County, Ark., to Raymond and Jessie (WEST) JACKSON. She died Saturday, Oct. 9, 1999, in Sallisaw. She married Fletcher BROGDON July 6, 1919, in Muldrow. He preceded her in death in 1974 in Muldrow. Survivors include three daughters, Maggie L., and Millie and Glenda ; one son, Edward; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. TOOTLE was also preceded in death by one daughter, Audie L. HILL on May 5, 1982, in Sallisaw; and one son, R. J. BROGDON on May 5, 1992, in Sallisaw.

Memorial services for Teddy Gene APPLEGATE, 36, OF Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Fentress Chapel in Fort Smith. Mr. APPLEGATE died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999, in a local hospital. Survivors include his father, Eugene APPLEGATE; his grandmother, May; one sister and brother-in-law, Diana and Rob; one brother and sister-in-law, Lonnie Lisa; one cousin, Roger; and four nephews.

Memorial services for Anna Belle BALLENGER, 69, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Edward Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel in Van Buren. Mrs. BALLENGER died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Cheryl and Janna; one son, Jerry Joe; two brothers, Tommie Joe and Jerry Bob; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Cremation is under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Franklin MOORE FIELDS, 84, of Oklahoma City will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Dwight Mission Cemetery, northwest of Sallisaw. Mr. FIELDS was born Nov. 5, 1914, in Marble City, to George W. and Bettie Bell (MOORE) FIELDS. He died Thursday, Oct. 14, 1999, in Oklahoma City. He married Helen Virginia PRICHARD in 1946 in Tulsa. She preceded him in death. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Arlinda; two grandsons, one great-grandson; two sisters, Christine and Lucille; three brothers, Bill, George and Herbert; two special nieces, Mary and Linda Ruth; and many other nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements are under the direction of Hahn-Cook Street and Draper Funeral Home in Oklahoma City. Mr. FIELDS was also preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Elvina MARRS and Lilliam COWART; brothers, Robert FIELDS, Cecil MERRITT and Chester MERRITT.

Funeral services for Donald Emery "Don" GIFFORD, 66, of Roland are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Frist United Methodist Church in Muldrow, with the Rev. Randy Wade officiating. A private burial service will be held at 9 a.m. Monday in the U.S. National Cemetey in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. GIFFORD was born April 22, 1933, in Cleveland to Everett Clay GIFFORD and Mary Edna (SISCO) GIFFORD. He died Thursday, Oct. 14, 1999, in Fort Smith. He married Lois Margaret KIRK July 11, 1961, in Stigler. Survivors include his wife, Lois GIFFORD of the home; one daughrter, Tammy; one son, Danny; three grandchildren; two sisters, Fannie and Mavis; three halfbrothers, Jimmy, Richard, and Joe.

Funeral services for Pauline HORTON,. 80, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren. Burial was in Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, under the diretion of Ocker Fuenral Home. Mrs. HORTON died Wednesday Oct. 13, 1999, in a local hospital. Survivors include three daughters, Marcella, Essie and Linda; four sons, Paul, Johnny, David and Joe; three sisters, Arlena, Retha and Tonie; 19 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for John Walter SEGARS, 86, of Okmulgee were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at McClendon Funeral Home Chapel in Okmulgee, with Henry Maxey officiating. Burial was in Okmulgee Cemetery under the direction of McClendon Funeral Home. Mr. SEGARS was born Oct. 12, 1912, in Hartsville, S.C., to John Walter SEGARS and Florence (OUTLAW) SEGARS. He died Sunday, Oct. 10, 1999, in Tulsa. He married LaHoma CARLILE in 1949, in Yuma, Ariz. She preceded him in death on Nov. 7, 1994. Survivors include one daughter, Linda; and one grandson; Mr. SEGARS was also preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Graham , Beauford SEGARS, and S. P.SEGARS ; one sister, Harriet SYDROW ; and two half brothers, Tillman SMITH and Edward SMITH; and one half sister, Pearl SHIRLEY.

Graveside services for Algie WOOLRIDGE, 61, of Muldrow are neing held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Memory Garden Cemetery in Muldrow, with the Rev. Randy Wade officiating. Mrs. WOOLRIDGE was born Dec. 16, 1937, in LaFollette, Tenn., to Tom and Emmaline (BRUCE) BOWLES. She died Thursday, Oct. 14, 1999, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Ralph W. WOOLRIDGE May 5, 1955, in LaFollett. Survivors include her husband, Ralph W. WOOLRIDGE of the home; one son, Darrell; two sisters, Frances and Glenna; and three brothes, Everet, Cliffort and George. Arrangements are under the direction of Agent Funeal Home in Muldrow.

Graveside services for Earl E. BROWN Sr., 78, of Roland were held at 1 p.m. Monday at Liberty Cemetery, with the Rev. Steve Gray officiating. Mr. BROWN was born Feb. 3, 1921, in Monroe, to Benjamin and Ollie Marie (TURNER) BROWN. He died Saturday, Oct. 16, 1999, at Sequoyah Memorial Hospital in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Mildred BROWN of the home; four daughters, Shirley, Joyce , Jeanie and Margie Lee; one son Buddy; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements were under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Linda Lee FIELDS, 42, of Greenwood, Ark., formerly of Olney, Ill., are being held at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Stasi Grove Funeral Home in Olney, with the Rev. Bill Rennels officiating. Cremation and a private service will be held later at West Lawn Cemetery in Newton, Ill. Mrs. FIELDS was born March 31, 1957, in Decatur, Ill., to Billie Dean GOODWIN and Wanda Lee (HARRELL) GOODWIN. She died Friday, Oct. 15, 1999, at her home. She married Jim FIELDS Oct. 19, 1990, in Kiwanis Park in Olney. Survivors include her husband, Jim FIELDS of Greenwood; three sons, Brian, Don, Michael; one stepdaughter, Brittney; her mother, Lee W. and friend Ernie; two brothes, Paul and John; two sisters, Barbara and Sandra; and one grandchild. Mrs. FIELDS was preceded in death by her father, Billie Dean GOODWIN and one sister.

Funeral services for Amber Leann MILLS, 17, of Sallisaw are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Calvary Temple Full Gospel Chruch, north of Sallisaw, with the Revs Edward Markham and Paul Markham officiating. Burial is in Brushy Cemetery. Miss MILLS was born Feb. 25, 1982, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Ron MILLS and Lahoma B. (SANDERS) JONES. She died Monday, Oct. 18, 1999, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her parents, Randy and Lahoma; her father, Ron; one brother, Justin; and her maternal grandmother, Mildred.

Graveside services for Sam PHILLIPS, 76, of Vian were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, with the Rev. Jim Murphy officiating. Mr. PHILLIPS was born Dec. 8, 1922, in Vian, to Albert A. PHILLIPS and Zena (BAKER) PHILLIPS. He died Monday, Oct. 18,1 999, in Muskogee. Survivors include two brothers, Bobby and J. D.; and seveal nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funerl Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Phyllis Ann PLANK, 66, of Fort Smith, Ark. were helld at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Mrs. PLANK died Saturday Oct. 16, 1999, in a local hospital. Survivors include two daughters, Jacque and Anita; two sons, Ed and Dick; one sister, Juanita; one brother, Charles; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Memorial services for Rebecca Joan (TABOR) ROBERTS, 45, of Placerville, Calif., were held at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 4, 1999, at Green Valley Mortuary in Cameron Park, Calif., with the Rev. Bobbi Conarad officiating. Mrs. ROBERTS was born March 14, 1954, in Fontana, Calif., to Doyle D. TABOR and Lavern Mae (PHILLIPS) TABOR. She died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999, at her home due to complications of diabetes. She married Gary Lee ROBERTS Dec. 20,1 986, in Tahoe, Nev. Survivors include her father and stepmother, Doyle D. and Margie; her mother Lavern; three brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Kay, Eddie and Shelia, and Murton and wife; one sister, Tammy; one half brother, Shannon Ray; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Mrs. ROBERTS was also preceded in death by her mathernal and paternal grandparents.

Graveside services for Stacy Mae SPENCER, 27, of Marble City are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Sallisaw City Cemetery, with the Rev. Curtis Bias officiating. Ms. SPENCER was born July 30, 1972, in Tahlequah to James William "Bud" SPENCER and Christine (BARNOSKIE) SPENCER. She died Sunday, Oct. 17, 1999, in Sallisaw. Survivors include three sisters, Ruth Lynn, Melissa, and Matilda; one brother, Colen Lee; three half sisters, Frances, Susan and Cindy; one half brother, John and several nieces, nephews, cousins, two aunts and other relatives.

Mark Allen THOMISON, 32, of Hope, Kan., formerly of Sequoyah County, died Friday, Oct. 15, 1999, northeast of Hope, as a result of a farm accident. He was born Dec. 28, 1966, in Wichita, Kan. to Clifford Starling THOMISON and Edna Ida May (CANADY) THOMISON. Mr. TOMISON was a farm hand. Survivors include his wife, Brenda of the home; two stepdaughters, Jennifer and Jessica; one sister, Peggy; three brothers, Phillip, George and Lyle; seven nieces; and many great-nieces and nephews. Mr. THOMISON was preceded in death by his father, Clifford THOMISON on Dec. 20, 19991; and his mother, Ida May THOMISON on Jan. 14, 1992. Cremation was under the direction of Donahue Funeral Home in Herington, Kan.

Funeral services for Verda Melba (ROGERS) VAUGHAN, 89, of Muldrow will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Muldrow, with the Revs. Magellan O'Neal and Andy O;Neal officiating. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery, north of Roland, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mrs. VAUGHAN was born March 7, 1910, in Bee Branch, Ark., to John Frnaklin ROGERS and Frances Lucretia (COSSEY) ROGERS. She died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 1999. She married David Clifford VAUGHAN April 23, 1926, in the Long community. He preceded her in death April 16, 1993. Survivors include three daughters, Joyzell , Shirley and Carolyn; four sons, Loyd Lee, Roger and D.C. and Jerl; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Chyenne Christine WATKINS, 1 year old daughter of Gracie Lee Watkins of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Copic Baptist Church in Nicut, with the Revs. Floyd Kester Jr. and Teddy Qualls officiating. Burial was in Seabolt Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. The child was born July 15, 1998, in Stilwell. She died Saturday, Oct. 16, 1999, in Tulsa. Survivors include her mother, Gracie WATKINS of the home; and her grandparents, Roger and Mary WATKINS and Marie FITTS.

Funeral services for Ronnie CHILDERS 49, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Revs. Robert Whitely and Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. CHILDERS was born Nov. 8, 1949, in Fort Smith, to Saint Elmo "Poke" CHILDERS and Robbie Jean (KINSEY) CHILDERS. He died Sunday, Oct. 17, 1999, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter, Sherry; one son, Ricky; one sister, Sharon ; two brothers, Garry "Sonny" and Donnie; and one granddaughter, Megan.

Graveside services for James P. "Jim" HENSON, 78, of Muldrow were held at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating. Mr. HENSON was born, Sept. 5, 1921, in Happy Corner, to Howard and Rosie (TABOR) HENSON. He died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 1999, in Sallisaw. . He married Joan WILLARD Oct. 15, 1992, in Wagoner. Survivors include his wife, Joan HENSON of the home; two daughters, Alice and Meli; four sons, Gary, Moss, Darrell and Marcus; several grandchidlren and great-grandchildren; one siter Pearline; and two brothers, Fred and Robert Lee. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral home in Sallisaw.

Peggy M. HUDGENS, 89, of Roland died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999, in a local hospital. Private graveside services were held Friday at Quinton Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith, Ark. A retired practical nurse, Mrs. HUDGENS was a member of the Methodist Church and Eastern Star. Survivors include two sisters, Bea and Leoma; one brother, Harvey; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Ola Mae LEWIS, 81, of Vian are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Free Will Baptist Church in Vian, with the Rev. Tommy Ballard officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. LEWIS was born Aug. 20, 1918, in Lenna, to Willie and Vernie (OWENS) RUTHERFOROD. She died Thursday, Oct. 21, 1999, in Vian. She married Thomas "Tom" JEFFERSON Jan. 12, 1935 in Warner. He preceded her in death March 9, 1995. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Edna and Roy , and Sue and Stan ; seven sons and daughters-in-law, Tom, Jr. and Carol , John and Cindy, Billy and Bea, Bobby and Mardee and Edward and Kay, Jerry and Zona and Jimmy and Debbie; 25 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Elmer, and Homer

Funeral services for Opal Kathleen "Snookie" PINKERTON, 86, of Sallisaw are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Dale Phelps officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. PINKERTON was born Oct. 29, 1913, in Sequoyah County, to Dalton D. HOLDER and Myrtle Ivey (HALE) HOLDER. She died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Watie Edward PINKERTON Jan. 19, 1931, in Fort Smith. He preceded her in death Aug. 2, 1993. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Helen and Charles and Barbara and Jim; one grandson, ; two granddaughters; five great-granddaughters ; two step great-granddaughters; one great-great-granddaughters; two step great-great-grandsons; one niece, Laura, and husband, Jim; two nephews, Donald, and Freddie; and one brother-in-law, Hershel. .

Funeral services for Rubye Geneva RILEY, 72, of Gore were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Gore United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Bill Butram officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery in Muskogee, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Home in Webbers Falls. Mrs. RILEY was born Dec. 15, 1926, in Webbers Falls, to James M. JOHNSTON and Erma (BRAY) JOHNSTON. She died Sunday, Oct. 17, 1999, in Muskogee. She married John Gordon RILEY July 19, 1943, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death March 12, 1999. Survivors include one daughter, Jeannie; one brother and sister-in-law, James U.L. and Arabel; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Virginia and John, Helen and Monroe and Barbara and P.J.; one daughter-in-law, Iris; mother-in-law, Mary; two sisters-in-law, Lois and Diana and husband, Lewis; seven grandchilden;eight great-grandchildren; four aunts; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends and neighbors. Mrs. RILEY was also preceded in death by her parents; one son, Michael "Mike" Gordon RILEY in 1993; two brothers, Lee Roy JOHNSTON in 1975 and G. D. JOHNSTON in 1934; one sister, Jewell Juanita JOHNSTON in 1924; and one son-in-law, Brooks CAWHORN in 1986.

Funeral services for Loriene (SEABOLT) POOLE BARGE, 76, of Austin, Texas, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Weed-Corley-Fish Chapel in Austin, with the Rev. Terry Dowdy officiating. Burial is in Oakwood Cemetery Annex, under the direction of Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home. Mrs. BARGE was born Feb. 13, 1923, in Hanson. She died Monday, Oct. 25, 1999. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, James and Julie; two grandsons; one granddaughter, two great-grandchidren; and one sister, Eula. Mrs. BARGE was preceded in death by her husband Fred BARGE.

Funeral services for Gracie BROWNING, 84, of Garland Cemetery in Stigler, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Stigler. Mrs. BROWNING was born Jan. 11, 1915, in Cowlington, to Evans and Ida Jane (HULL) BOREN. She died Thursday, Oct. 21, 1999, in Stigler. Survivors include five daughters, Merle, Neta, Geraldine, Fran and Dianna; three sons, Pressley, Carol and Gerald; five sisters, Leva, Gevenia, Hazel, Nadine and Ruby; one brother, Easter; 14 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Mrs. BROWNING was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie BROWNING; her parents; and two brothers, Leo and Cecil BOREN.

Graveside services for Herman FOX, 86, of Gore will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Greenleaf Cemetery, near Tahlequah, with the Rev. Johnny Barnes officiating. Mr. FOX was born May 15, 1913, in Sequoyah County, to George and Grace (BEARDEN) FOX. He died Monday, Oct. 25, 1999, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters, Jackie and Mae Ruth; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; five sisters, Marie, Thelma, Viola, Lessie and Leona; and three brothers, Odie, Ellis and Ike. Mr. FOX was preceded in death by one son, Herman Wayne FOX on April 16, 1992. Arrangements are under the direction of Agent Funeal Home in Gore.

Funeral services for Arvie Dean "Billy" GOINS, 65, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Apostolic Faith Church in Sallisaw, with the Revs. Carl Page and Larry Marley officiating. Burial was in Brushy Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. GOINS was born Aug. 31, 1934, in Spiro, to Eual Wesley Goins and Mamie Alice (BELL) GOINS. He died Saturday, Oct. 23, 1999, in a Roland nursing home. Survivors include his wife, Audie (WEBB) GOINS of the home; one sister, Ola May; and two brothers, Archie and Harold.

Graveside services for James Curtis HAMMOND, 74, of Oklahoma City were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, with the Rev. Jim Murphy officiating. Mr. HAMMOND was born Nov. 29, 1924, in Vian, to Curtis William HAMMOND and Mattie Virgie (JONES) HAMMOND. He died Friday, Oct. 22, 1999, in Oklahoma City. He married Norma Jean REYNOLDS Oct. 24, 1953, in Reno, Nev. Survivors include his wife, Norma Jean HAMMOND of the home; one son, Kenneth; one nephew, and bother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bill and Elinor. Mr. HAMMOND was preceded in death by one son, Curtis Dale HAMMOND on May 4, 1965, in Oklahoma City. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Eugene NORWOOD, 60, of Muldrow will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Shady Grove Baptist Church, south of Roland, with the Revs. James Jones and Melvin Williams officiating. Burial will be in Lattimore Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. NORWOOD was born July 19, 1939, in Muldrow, to James and Ollie (WALKER) NORWOOD. He died Friday, Oct. 22, 1999, in a Fort Smith, Ark., hospital. Survivors include his mother, Ollie; one brother, Nathaniel; one son, Danny; and several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Graveside services for Lester Lee ROBINSON, 73, of Sallisaw were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating. Mr. ROBINSON was born Oct. 30, 1925, in Humonsville, Mo., to George Washington ROBINSON and Jessie Lee (MOLDER) ROBINSON. He died Friday, October 22, 1999, in Sallisaw. He married Goldie Mae GRANT in 1946 in Fort Smith. She preceded him in death in 1992. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Elvera June and James; one son, George; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Goldie, Nadine, Margie and Glesner; and one brother, Joe. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for retired Oklahoma Highway Patrolman and Clinton City Police Chief B.D. "Bill" WEEDON, 69, of Clinton, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Oct. 20, at the First United Methodist Church in Clinton, with the Revs. Larry King, Bennie Waller and Clayton Hughes officiating. Burial was at 2 p.m. in the Sunnyside Cemetery in Vici, under the direction of Stanley-Lee Funeral Home in Clinton. Mr. WEEDON was born Oct. 5, 1930, in Englewood, Kan., to Jessie Lee WEEDON and Hazel Augusta (FORD) WEEDON. He died Monday, Oct. 18, 1999, at Presbyterian Hospital in Oklahoma City. Survivors include his wife, Ahlois of the home; two sons, and daughters-in-law, Billy Lee and Perrie Beth, and Rick and Jill; one daughter and son-in-law, Gayla and Doug; one sister, Betty; one brother and sister-in-law, Francis and Sibil; and five grandchildren.

Funeral services for Jess WILDCAT, 83, of Gore were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cedar Springs Baptist Church, with the Rev. L. B. Wildcat officiating. Burial was in Webber Cemetery in Notchietown, under the direction of Millsap Funeal Service in Webbers Falls. Mr. WILDCAT was born Oct. 16, 1916, in Notchietown, to Charldee and Dargie (Buster) WILDCAT. He died Saturday, Oct. 23, 1999, in a Gore nursing home. Survivors include one sister, Lillie; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for William J. L. GARNER, 81, of Roland were held at 10 a.m. Friday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith. Mr. GARNER died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1999, in Roland. Survivors include one daughter, Norma Sue; one son, Cecil; two sisters, Joe Edna and Helen; three brothers, Roy, Alex, and Marvin; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.