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Funeral services for Jack DOTSON, 94, of Gore, are being held 2:30 p.m., Oct. 4, 2001, at the White Chapel Church northwest of Gore, with Rev. Dwain Hardbarger officiating. Burial is in White Cemetery northwest of Gore under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. He was born Dec. 5, 1906, in Braggs to George DOTSON and Jennie WEATHERFORD DOTSON. He died Sunday, Sept. 30, 2001, in Muskogee. He married Anna Marie DEEN on March 26, 1926, in Braggs. Survivors include his wife, Anna Marie DOTSON of the home; four daughters, Dorothy, Edna, Hazel and Mary; four sons, Kenneth, Otto, Carl and Earl; one half-brother, Morris; 29 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren;and 35 great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Frances Lee Marie GRAHAM, 68, of Van Buren, Ark., will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, at the New Hope Garden of Memories Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Edwards Van Alma Funeral Home in Van Buren. She died Oct. 2, 2001, in a local hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Sharp GRAHAM, Sr. Survivors include three daughters, Sharon Kay, Rebecca and Cindy; four sons, Ricky Lee, Clinton Sharp Jr., Randy J. and Jimmy Dean; four sisters, Betty, Christine, Pat and Shirley; three brothers, Nathaniel Franklin Jr., Terry and Ronald Eugene; 24 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Molly HAMPTON, 87, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 3, 2001, at the Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, J.C. HAMPTON of Fort Smith; one son and daughter-in-law, Buddy and his wife Carolyn; one sister, Inez; one granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Carla and her husband Bobby; two great-grandchildren, Miles and Marissa and two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Donald Edward HYLES, 60, of Muldrow, were held Wednesday, October 3, 2001, at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow, with Revs. Shawn Money and Tommy Treat officiating. Burial was in Fleetwood Cemetery in Hanson under the direction of Williamson Funeral Home of Wetumka and local arrangements will be under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow and Sallisaw. He was born July 20, 1941 in Los Angeles, Calif. to Tom HYLES and Aline (FARMER) HYLES. He died Sunday, September 30, 2001, in the Muldrow. Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, Michael and Kevin and his wife Lora; one daughter, Teresa; his mother, Aline; two brothers and two sisters-in-law, Jimmy and Rita and Rick and Rita; one sister and brother-in-law, Karen and her husband Buck ; four grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Pauline LaBASS, 72, of Muldrow, are being held at 1 p.m., Oct. 3, 2001 at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Rev. Tommy Treat officiating. Burial is in Black Jack Cemetery northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born May 31, 1929, in Anadarko, to Henry DAVIS and Vira (WILSON) DAVIS. She died Sunday, Sept. 30, 2001. She married Calvin LaBASS October 25, 1947, in Fort Smith, Ark. She was preceded in death by her husband on Dec.31, 1975. Survivors include two daughters, Linda and Cathey; one sister, Helen; two brothers Eual and Bill; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Pansy Kay KNIGHT "Kay Green", 53, of Matthews, N. C. were held at the Heritage Funeral Home Chapel, of Indian Hills, N.C., with Rev. C.J. Bordeaux of West Monroe Baptist Church in Monroe, N.C. officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memory Gardens in Charlotte, N.C., under the direction of Heritage Funeral Home. Mrs. KNIGHT was born May 21, 1948, in Muskogee to Watie and Sylvia SCOTT. She died Tuesday, September 25, 2001, at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte. Survivors include four daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and her husband Juan, Sherri and her husband Leroy, Mary and her husband Gil and Sandy and her husband Rodolfo; three brothers, Bobby, Eugene and Billy; three sisters, Ruby, Sue and Shirley; and 12 grandchildren.

Funeral services for Michael Dean "Stinker" ODOM, 30, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Monday, October 1, 2001 at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren. He was born September 27, 1970. He died Tuesday, September 25, 2001. He was preceded in death by one son, Justin ODOM and his father Daniel Eugene ODOM Sr. Survivors include one son, Michael Jr.; his mother Sally; his Paternal Grandparents, Clifford and Nannie; his maternal grandmother, Versie; four sisters, Amega Michelle, Angela Jean, Christina Jean and Danielle Jean; two brothers, Joshua and Daniel.

Funeral services for James "Jay" Edgar SUTTON Jr., 84, of Midwest City, are being held 2 p.m., October 3, 2001, at the First Baptist Church in Midwest City. Burial is in Arlington Cemetery, under the direction of Bill Eisenhour Funeral Home of Del City. He was born February 15, 1917 in Boynton to James E. SUTTON Sr. and Mary Jane (HUGHES) SUTTON. He died Saturday, Sept. 29, 2001. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, J. Russell, Charles D., Samuel B. and Warren G. SUTTON; and one sister, Wanda B. GOOD. Survivors include his wife, Irene SUTTON; one brother, Archie J.; two daughters, Sherrye Anne and her husband Jerry O. M.D. and Jayne Carol and her husband David L.; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Joe; one sister-in-law, Jerrye; and several nieces, nephews, and other friends and relatives.

Funeral services for Emma Lee WEBB, 106, of Oroville, Calif., formerly of Hood in the mid 40s were held Tuesday, September 4, 2001, at 10 a.m. at Scheer Memorial Chapel with Pastor E.E. Smith officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. She was born August 17, 1895, to David William QUINTON Sr. and Mary Lee QUINTON. She died August 28, 2001, in Oroville, Calif. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Lee QUINTON; her husband, Benjamin WEBB in 1981; one daughter, Geraldine Ivanhoe, in 1945; three half-sisters, Laura BUTLER, Cherry TALBOTT and Ola Mae STANN; four half-brothers, Levi and Bennie QUINTON who died during World War II and David Jr. and Leonard QUINTON. Survivors include three sons, Dwight, Edgar, Ben Jr.; six daughters, Mary, Bathus, Bertha Mae, Ima, Barbara, and Rachea; 22 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Velma WELLS, 71, of Irving, Texas, formerly of Vian, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, October 1, 2001, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Wayne Rice officiating. Burial was in Box Cemetery north of Vian under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WELLS was born February 12, 1930, in Short to Burt ARMER and Iva (BLEDSOE) ARMER. She died Friday, September 28, 2001, in Irving, Texas. Mrs. WELLS married Elmer WELLS on April 11, 1949, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Elmer WELLS of the home; three children, Lisa, Galvin and Shelly; six grandchildren; two sisters, Lessie and Lorean; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for George W. CORRELL, 97, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Oct. 6, 2001, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating. Burial is in Buffington Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. CORRELL was born May 13, 1904, in Stilwell to Thomas Lee CORRELL and Virgie Virginia (TOWERY) CORRELL.He died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2001. Survivors include five nieces, Opal, Marie, Dorothy, Shirley and Doris; one nephew, James and several other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Richard W. MOSSEY, Sr., 60, of Warner, are being held 10 a.m. Oct. 6, 2001, at the Warner Memorial Cemetery with Frank Morgan officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. He was born April 14, 1941, to Milton and Grace (McGUIRE) MOSSEY. He died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2001, at home. He married Noella FILLMORE on July 17, 1965, in Tacoma Park, Md. Survivors include his wife, Noella MOSSEY of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Laura; one sister and brother-in-law, Maxine and Alan; one brother and sister-in-law, Steven and Charlene and one granddaughter.

Graveside services for Alan Lee BEAIRD, 54, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the Sallisaw City Cemetery, with the Rev. Lloyd Kingfisher officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Honor Guard will be provided by American Legion Post 27 of Sallisaw. Mr. BEAIRD was born Oct. 13, 1946, in Borger, Tex., to Robert H. T. BEAIRD and Margaret Arvril (SCHULTZ) BEAIRD. He died Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001, in Sallisaw. He married Angela Quaye DRAKE on Sept. 9, 1966, in Reno, Nev. Survivors include his wife, Angela BEAIRD of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Amber and Lionell and Lea Anne; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Alan Wayne and Pauline Murie and Robert Lyn; 10 grandchildren; his mother, Arvil; one sister, Peggy; and one brother, James Robert. He was preceded in death by his father in 1987 and one brother, Kevin Karl BEAIRD in 1989.

Graveside services for Elsie McMILLAN, 85, of Pocola, were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at the Greenhill Cemetery in Cameron, with Rev. Jimmy D. Cook officiating, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Pocola. Mrs. McMILLAN was born May 15, 1916, in Williams. She died Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001. Mrs. McMILLAN was preceded in death by her parents and two children. Survivors include two daughters, Shirley and Patricia; two sons, Robert and Lawrence; two sisters, Ellen and Grace; three brothers, Robert, Leon and Kenneth; 14 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Florence AMOS MILLER, 100, of Muldrow, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Rev. Randy Wade officiating. Burial will be in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. MILLER was born Feb. 28, 1901, in Stillwater, to Gerd FLESNER and Meta (SMIDT) FLESNER. She died Monday, Oct. 8, 2001. Muldrow. Mrs. MILLER married her first husband, Shelby Cleveland AMOS on Nov. 25, 1920, in Stillwater, he preceded her in death on May 16, 1965, in Muskogee. She married her second husband, Grayson Newport "Bill" MILLER on Dec. 18, 1968, in Poteau, he preceded her in death on April 19, 1988. Survivors include two daughters, Geraldine and Pat; one son, Shelby Jr.; nine grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Debra Lynn MILLIGAN, 46, of Webbers Falls, was held at 2 p.m. Oct. 9, 2001, at the Vaught Cemetery, with Rev. dan Shaeffer officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. MILLIGAN was born Nov. 4, 1954, in Coalinga, Calif. to Dale Ottis COOPER and Vela Reba (WESTMORELAND) COOPER. She died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2001, in Muskogee Regional Medical Center. Survivors include one son, Stephen; one daughter and son-in-law Stacey and Jayson; five grandchildren; her mother, Vela; and one sister, Brenda.

Funeral services for Naomi E. MOLTHAN, 64, of Bokoshe, were held at 10 a.m. Monday, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Sainte's in Poteau, with president LaVon Williams officiating. Burial was in Old Bokoshe Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. MOLTHAN was born Dec. 5, 1936, in Oklahoma City, to Calvin Leon McCULLOUGH and Rilla Dean (SMITH) McCULLOUGH. She died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2001. She married Harrell Dean MOLTHAN on March 12, 1959, in Miami. Survivors include her husband, of the home; two daughters and two sons-in-law, Karen and Kevin and Karisa and Terry; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Michael and Amy and Clinton Dean; 10 grandchildren; her father; her mother; one sister, Hazel; two brothers, Cal Dean and Jim.

Funeral services for Thelma PHILLIPS, 94, of McCurtain, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the McCurtain Gymnasium with Rev. Howard Orr officiating. Burial is in Miners Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Stigler. Mrs. PHILLIPS was born Nov. 25, 1906, in McCurtain, to John Jefferson and Mary Alice SHANNON DAVIS. She died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2001, in Stigler. Mrs. PHILLIPS was preceded in death by her husband, Joe PHILLIPS; one daughter, Sammie Dee PHILLIPS VYLES; two sisters, Nellie STRANGER and Edna DAVIS; six brothers, August T. DAVIS, John A. DAVIS, Ishmel DAVIS, Fred DAVIS, Oliver DAVIS, Vernon DAVIS; and one grandson, Charles H. VYLES III. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Mary J. and her husband Bob and Martha J.; one son and daughter-in-law, Vernon and his wife Betty; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; 60 great-great-nieces and nephews; and one sister, Velma.

Funeral services for Vernie BROWN PREWETT, 92, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Roland, with Revs. LaVerne Stephens and Andy O'Neal officiating. Burial is in Liberty Cemetery, north of Roland, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. PREWETT was born Apr. 19, 1909, in Sequoyah County, to Jim PREWETT and Delia (CAPPS) PREWETT. He died Monday, Oct. 8, 2001, in Sallisaw. He married Myrtle Jane BOND on Nov. 28, 1925, in Sequoyah County. Mr. PREWETT was preceded in death by one son, Jimmy Fletcher PREWETT and one son-in-law, Avos MORGAN. Survivors include his wife, Myrtle of the home; three daughter, Nancy, Marsalete and Kay; eight grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren.; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Kenneth QUALLS, 56, of Tulsa, formerly of Vian, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the Lee's Chapel Cemetery, south of Muldrow, with Rev. Glen Davis officiating., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. Mr. QUALLS was born July 15, 1945, in Vian to Hugh Andy Robert QUALLS and Lillian Amy (McNATT) QUALLS. He died Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001, in Tulsa. Survivors include three daughters; one son; four sisters, Linda, June, Nona and Carolyn; four brothers, Loyd, John, Jerry and Coy; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends including his companion.

Funeral services for Villa I. ROZELL, 82, of Webbers Falls, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at the Millsap Funeral Chapel in Webbers Falls, with Rev. Rennie Ohl officiating. Burial was in Vaught Cemetery under the direction of Millsap Funeral service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. ROZELL was born May 11, 1919, in Sallisaw, to Quitman Alfonso MELSON and Joncie Inez (COTTON) MELSON. She died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2001, in Muskogee Regional Medical Center. Mrs. ROZELL married Warren ROZELL on Jan. 18, 1948, in Claremore. Survivors include her husband, Warren ROZELL of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Chuck and his wife Truly; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Paula Kay and her husband Doug, Betty Carolyn and her husband Darrell and Doris Inez, Leona Sue and her husband Jessie; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Ova Marie and her husband Denny, Dorothy Jean and her husband Roy and Beulah Fay.

Funeral services for Juanita "Mur" SCHABERG/HALL, 79, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, with Rev. James Brooks officiating. Burial was in Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, Ark., under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mrs. HALL was born March 9, 1922, in Alma, Ark., to Jesse and Dollie (BREWER) COOMER. She died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2001. Survivors include four daughters, Wanda, Gail, Judy and Brenda; four sons, Buddy and Larry, Burel and Jerry; 21 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren; five step-daughters, Shirley and Martha, Linda, Opalmae and Bonnie; two step-sons, Larry and Doyle.

Funeral services for Carl Edward ALLENBAUGH, 78, of Gore, were held at 2 p.m. Friday, at the Primitive Baptist Church in Gore, with Bros. Carl Arnold and Dennis Horn officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. ALLENBAUGH was born May 8, 1923, in Meeker, to Ernest Fredrick 'Fred' ALLENBAUGH and Zella Maude (STEWART) ALLENBAUGH. He died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. ALLENBAUGH married Irene Lucille FORBUS on Sept. 19, 1944, in Muskogee. Survivors include his wife, Irene ALLENBAUGH of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Jim; two sons and daughters-in-law, Fred and Jeanie and Chris and Vonnetta; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one sister, Avis.

Memorial services for Mary "Carol" CAMPBELL, 69, of Webbers Falls are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday, at the Millsap Funeral Chapel in Webbers Falls with Rev. Jerry Henson officiating. Mrs. CAMPBELL was born April 2, 1932, in Los Angeles, to Albert and Ethel (COLE) GARRIS. She died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2001, at her home. Survivors include her husband, William CAMPBELL of the home; four children, Ricky, Sharon and Steven, Roxie; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters; and one brother. She was preceded in death by her parents and one daughter, Karen TAYLOR.

Funeral services for David "Gene" McELYEA, 65, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at the Cottonwood Freewill Baptist Church, with rEv. Delbert Hodges officiating. Burial is in Cottonwood Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. McELYEA was born June 18, 1936, to Jeff McELYEA and Bertha (CARTER) McELYEA. He died Monday, Oct. 8, 2001, in Muldrow. Mr. McELYEA was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Darlene McELYEA; one brother, Floyd McELYEA; and one sister, Virginia REYNOLDS. Survivors include one daughter, Angela; three sisters, Helen, Charlene and Polly; two brothers, Roy L. and Harold; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services for Oletha Mae NIHISER, 71, of Denver, Colo., formerly of McKey, were held at 1 1 a.m. Friday, at the Olinger Englewod Chapel in Englewood. Mrs. NIHISER was born Nov. 17, 1929, in McKey, She died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001, in St. Joseph's Hospital in Denver. She married Raymond NIHISER in Denver, in 1950. Survivors include her husband, of the home; two sons, Richard and Michael; two daughters, Debra and Rebecca; one grandson; two granddaughters; three brother, Otis, Doug, Windy; and five sisters, Catherine and Lee, Polly, Patsy, and Jean.

Funeral services for Leslie Allen WATTERSON, 70, of Kingsville, Mo., were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, at the Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home in Holden, Mo., with Revs. Ron Greene and John McRoy officiating. Burial was in Kingsville Cemetery, under the direction of Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home of Holden. Mr. WATTERSON was born Feb. 14, 1931, in Warrensburg, Mo., to Gilbert and Gladys (SCOTT) WATTERSON. He died Monday, Oct. 8, 2001, at his home. Mr. WATTERSON married Shirley SHULL on Aug. 7, 1954, in Holden. Survivors include his wife, Shirley WATTERSON of the home; two sons, David Allen and Robert Duane; two daughters, Leslie Darlene and Shirley Denise; 15 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Byrl and Dale; and five sisters, Jean, Patsy and Carol, and Vivian. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Glen Gilbert WATTERSON and Lawrence Stilwell WATTERSON.

Funeral services for Minnie M. ALLEN, 83, lifelong resident of Nicut were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at the Copic Baptist Church in Nicut, with Rev. Floyd Kester officiating. Burial was in Blackjack Cemetery northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. ALLEN was born Aug. 29, 1918, in Sallisaw, to Joe TURNER and Iva (WHITESIDE) TURNER. She died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2001, in her home. Mrs. ALLEN married Harvell David ALLEN on July 21, 1941, in Fort Smith, Ark. He preceded her in death on Nov. 26, 1998. Survivors include four daughters, Velma, Kay, Frances and Jeanie; five sons, Doug, Bernis, Shannon, Eual and Mike; 35 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one sister, Florence; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one son, Lex Bernard ALLEN on May 22, 1991.

Funeral services for Nola (DUDE) CHANCE, 90, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. Burial is in Paw Paw Cemetery outside of Roland, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Survivors include four daughters, Alberta, Velda, Donna Sue and Gail; two sons, Robert "Bud" and Gary; one brother, Raymond; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Oscar William DRAKE, 78, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Monday, at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. DRAKE died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2001, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Rebecca of the home; one daughter, Jane; two sons, Todd and Jerry; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one niece, Marilyn.

Funeral services for Dorothy M. HARRIS, 77, of Tulsa, formerly of Vian, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the Black Gum, Harvest Time Church in Vian, with burial in Box Cemetery, under the direction of New Line, Moore Memory Chapel of Tulsa. Mrs. HARRIS was born Sept. 25, 1924, in Porum, to Riley G. FOX and Mary Rachel (SKAGGS) FOX. She died Friday, Oct. 12, 2001, in Tulsa. Survivors include two sons, James Leroy and John Lee; three daughters, Delores Jean, Sharon and Debra; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Herbert and Allen; two sisters, Naomi and Violet.

Funeral services for Mildred "Bea" HIDDE, 75, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 11a.m. Monday, at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, with burial in Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. HIDDE died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2001, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Janie and Brenda; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary and Verna; and three brothers, Vernon Jr., Bill and Lee.

Funeral services for Julia K. JUREY, 46, of Vian, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, at the agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating. Burial was in Dwight Mission Cemetery northwest of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. JUREY was born Jan. 7, 1955, in Clinton, to Herman RIGGS and Ava (WILSON) RIGGS. She died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2001, in Carnegie. Mrs. JUREY married Terry James JUREY on July 29, 1975, in Sweetwater, Texas. Survivors include her husband, of the home; two daughters, Melissa and Leona; one son, Steve James; eight grandchildren; her mother and step-father, Ava and Teddy; three sisters, Ava "Susie"; Larissa "Squaw" and Gayla; four brothers, Charley, Amel, George and Teddy Jo; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Minnie McCOLLUM, 78, of Gans, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Rev. Charles Sparkman officiating. Burial was in Mitchell Cemetery west of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. McCOLLUM was born April 1, 1923, in Gans, to William Issac BARNES and Elinore Babe (SOUTHERLAND) BARNES. She died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2001. Mrs. McCOLLUM married Harold Laverne McCOLLUM of Feb. 28,1 949, in Van Buren, Ark. He preceded her in death on Mar. 16, 1984. Survivors include five daughters, Sue, Vivian, Billie, Janet and Paula; two sons, John W. and William C.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one sister, Tinnie.

Funeral services for Elmer REAVIS Sr., 92, of Roland, were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Roland, with burial in Roland Cemetery, Masonic Honors under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. REAVIS died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2001, in a local nursing home. Survivors include his wife, Francis REAVIS of the home; three daughters, Peggy, Rose, and Brenda; two sons, E.B. Jr. and Earl; three sisters, Rada and Freda, and Almeda; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Graveside services for Rachel SESSUMS, 68, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the Upper Creek Cemetery northeast of Muldrow, with Revs. Harvey Rogers and Sheila Jones officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. SESSUMS was born Nov. 13, 1932, in Bonanza, Ark., to Oscar DAVIS and Gladys Jewell (MARTIN) DAVIS. She died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. SESSUMS married Alvie 'Dude' SESSUMS on Sept. 4, 1947. Survivors include her husband, of the home; three daughters, Shirley, Judy and Jennifer; two sons, Jimmy and Buddy; her mother, Gladys; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Stella and Patsy and Betty; four brothers, Carl, Roger, Cleve and Tommy; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, two brothers, Sonny and Ferril DAVIS; and one sister, Zetty DAVIS.

Funeral services for Vivian Veora (HETTINGER) SMITH, 66, of Bokoshe, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mrs. SMITH was born Aug. 10, 1935, in Cookson. She died Friday, Oct. 5, 2001. Survivors include four daughters and sons-in-law, Veora and Michael, Leann, Georgetta "Cissy" and Bill and Leora "Pookie" and Dean; two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Terry and O'Riley and Stacey; four sister, Edna, Vay, Annie, and Hazel; and twelve grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Leslie and Vivian May (BRIGANCE) LOWERY; two brother, Albert "Bert" and Winefred "Wimpy" LOWERY.

Funeral services for Mary (BOUTELLER) STANDRIDGE, 97, of Vian, were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, at the Church of the Nazarene, with burial in Sallisaw Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. STANDRIDGE was born Aug. 26, 1904, in Yukon. She died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2001, in Vian. Survivors include one step-daughter and son-in-law, Dorthea and her husband, Bob; one step-son, and daughter-in-law, Floyd Jr., and his wife Sharon; five grandchildren; one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Floyd STANDRIDGE.

Funeral services for Cletus (NOLAN) WALKER, 86, of Gore, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the Collinsville Funeral home Chapel in Collinsville Funeral Home Chapel in Collinsville, with Rev. Dick Shade officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery in Talala, under the direction of Collinsville Funeral Home. Mrs. WALKER was born May 1, 1915, in Stigler, to Roscoe NOLAN and Emer (BRAZEAL) NOLAN. She died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2001, in Muldrow. Survivors include one daughter, Earlene; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Jewel; four sisters-in-law, Edith, JoElla, Wanda, and Jewell; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl WALKER in 1970.

Funeral services for Josie TAYLOR BARNES, 87, of Gans, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday, at the Assembly of God Church in Gans, with Revs. Wayne Hall and Allen Tedford officiating. Burial was in Blackjack Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BARNES was born July 7, 1914, in Gans, to John TAYLOR and Edna (MANKINS) TAYLOR. Survivors include two daughters, Edith and her husband Gerrold and Dovie; four sons, Leon and his wife Phyllis, Vernon and his wife Ann and Alton and his wife Kelly and Herbert and his wife Gail; 28 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joe BARNES; one son, Ernest BARNES; and two daughters, Norma June and Evie Marie BARNES.

Graveside services for Bettie Lou BECKHAM, 64, of Gore, were held at 2 p.m. Friday, at the Gore City Cemetery, with Bro. Don Cherry officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. She was born Oct. 17, 1936, in Webbers Falls, to Loy EVANS and Myrtle (WOOTEN) EVANS. She died Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2001. She married Robert Lee BECKHAM on Sept. 24, 1958, in Harrison, Ark. Survivors include her husband, of the home; two sons, Roger Lee and Ronald Lewis; and one granddaughter, Riana Lee.

Funeral services for Claude L. BOWMAN, 74, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Friday, at the Gans Baptist Church, with Rev. Jasper Ligon officiating. Burial was in Gans Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. BOWMAN was born June 9, 1927, in Canadian, to Ed BOWMAN and Maude (SUTTON) BOWMAN. He died Tuesday, Oct. 16,2001, in Muskogee. Mr. BOWMAN married Melvina BARTON on Oct. 20, 1956, in McAlester. She preceded him in death on Feb. 19, 1996. Survivors include two sons, William Lee and Claude L. Jr.; one grandson; one granddaughter; five sisters, Betty, Eddie, JoAnn, Louise and Marjorie; two brothers, Ty and Bob. He was also preceded in death by one brother, J.H. BOWMAN and one sister, Mildred PIPINO.

Funeral services for Bobby L. HOYLE, 76, of Poteau, were held at 2 p.m. Friday, at the Northside Christian Church of Poteau, with Rev. Hill officiating. Burial was in Springhill Cemetery in Monroe, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mr. HOYLE was born July 19, 1925, in Muskogee. He died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2001. Survivors include his wife Jean HOYLE of the home; one daughter, Kathleen; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two step children, Steven and Lanai; six step-grandchildren; 15 step-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom HOYLE and Mamie (EGGLESTON) HOYLE and one daughter, Johnella Sue MINDY.

Funeral services for Florence Irene JONES, 86, of Poteau, were held at 2 p.m. Friday, at the First Church of the Nazarene of Poteau, with Rev. Mike Satterlee officiating. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mrs. JONES was born Oct. 28, 1914, in Poteau. She died Monday, Oct. 15, 2001. Survivors include one daughter, Connie; one grandson; one granddaughter; two great-grandsons; one brother, W.H. "Ace"; three sisters, Frances, Doris and Bette; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Maurice JONES in May, 1992; her parents, A.O. and Judy GOULD; one sister, Margaret CHITWOOD; and two brothers, Homer GOULD and Bill GOULD.

Funeral services for Robert Lee OGDON, 67, of Muldrow, were held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Revs. Don Varble and Charles Gower officiating. Burial was in Blackjack Cemetery northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. OGDON was born March 19, 1934, in Muldrow, to Callis James OGDON and Willie (DOBBS) OGDON. He died Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. OGDON married Martha Ann ENNIS on April 9, 1955, in Yuma, Ariz. She preceded him in death on July 7, 1997. Survivors include two daughters, Katherine and Karla Jo; one son, Kenneth Lee; six grandchildren; four sisters, Lera Marie, Delcia, Lucille and Emma; two brothers, Bill Joe and Donald Ray.

Graveside services for Velta Louise SCHUSTER, 65, of Dora, Ark. were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at the Dyer Cemetery in Dyer, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. She died Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2001, in a local hospital. Survivors include one step-daughter, Margie; one son, Jimmy and his wife Mary Eleanor; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Herbert SCHUSTER.

Funeral services for Joe WHITMIRE, 60, of Vian are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Burial is in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WHITMIRE was born Oct. 26, 1940, in Gore, to George W. WHITMIRE and Alma (WELLS) WHITMIRE. He died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2001, in Tulsa. Survivors include four sons, Bob, Brett, Rod and Wayland; five grandchildren; three brothers, Albert, George and Raymond; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends, including his companion Vicki.

Graveside services for Loretta Jeanett FINE, 82, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at the Sallisaw City Cemetery, with Bro. Royce Martin officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born March 23, 1919, in Roland to James Robert TABOR and Dovie (WOODY) TABOR. She died Friday, Oct. 19, 2001, in Enid. Survivors include one daughter, Deborah; two sons, Douglas and Michael; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Doris T.; and one brother, Jack. She was preceded in death by one son, Mark Stephen FINE on Sept. 30,1 975, in Richmond, Tex.

Graveside services for Jerry MAXWELL, 54, of Tahlequah, were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, at the Cowlington Cemetery, with Minister Larry Poindexter officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. He was born Sept. 25, 1947, in Tucker, to J.C. MAXWELL and Irene (THIGPEN) MAXWELL. He died Monday, oct. 22, 2001, in Tahlequah. Survivors include his wife Lana (BILYEU) MAXWELL of the home; one daughter,. Angie; one son, Jeremiah and his wife Kendra; two sisters, Paulette and Sue; two brothers, Jack and Larry; and his mother, Irene. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Ronnie MAXWELL.

Funeral services for Della Mae SPRINGWATER, 92, of Gans, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SPRINGWATER was born Oct. 22, 1908, in Brent community, to John Wesley FOYIL and Vadie (KILGORE) FOYIL. She died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2001. Mrs. SPRINGWATER married Bill SPRINGWATER on Feb. 23, 1930, in Gans. He preceded her in death on Oct. 17, 1982. Survivors include one son, Glen; three sisters, Alice, Jessie and Hazel ; three brothers, Gene, Kenneth and Eulis; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Howard Thomas "H.T." WATTS, 91, of Roland, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, at the Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Roland, with Revs. Rick Yarberro and Bobbie Mason Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Oak Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Mr. WATTS was born May 25, 1910, in Paw Paw, to Thomas Franklin "Neighbor Tom": WATTS and Maggie Belle (McDOUGH) WATTS. He died Monday, Oct. 22, 2001. He married Lois Betty AKINS on June 4, 1948. She preceded him in death on Jan. 13, 1988. Survivors include four daughters, Elois, Sharon, Sharon and Carol; two sons, Alvin and Wayne; 21 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.

Memorial services for Richard Arlen WILEY, 69, of Sallisaw, are being held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, at the Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw, with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WILEY was born Sept. 22, 1932, in North Little Rock, Ark., to Milo George WILEY and Grace Elizabeth (HAMILTON) WILEY. He died Monday, Oct. 22, 2001. Survivors include his wife, Susan Louise (BIBB) WILEY of the home; five daughters, Billie, Roberta and Shelley, Sandra and one twin Tammy; three sons, including the other twin, Timothy and Joshua and John; three grandchildren; one sister, Freda of Virginia; one brother, Robert J.; and his mother.

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