October 2002

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Funeral services for Alice CAMPNEY,76, of Sallisaw, will be held Thursday, at 2 p.m., at First Christian Church in Sallisaw, with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CAMPNEY was born Jan. 9, 1926, in Strong City, to J.A. WINEBRIGHT and Linnie CALLAHAN. She died Monday, Sept. 30, 2002, in Grove. Mrs. CAMPNEY married Harold "Skip" CAMPNEY on Sept. 22, 1943, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Phyllis and Gayle her husband Ron; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Ron and Vincent and his wife Georgia; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and one sister, Ellen. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and one sister, Mary "Mae" WATERMAN.

Funeral services for Virgil S. CARSON, 70, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held Monday, at Fentress Mortuary Chapel of Fort Smith, with burial in U. S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mr. CARSON died Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2002, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter, Debbie; one son, David; two sisters, Dorothy and Rachel; and three brothers, Orville, Jack and Esco.

Funeral services for Ida Dialphia CASHON, 86, of Muldrow, were held Monday, 10 a.m., at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Revs. Phil Whitten and Wayne Efurd officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery in Muskogee, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. CASHON was born March 3, 1916, in Oktaha, to Henry C. CASHON and Aliece (EVANS) CASHON. She died Friday, Sept. 27, 2002, in Muldrow. Survivors include five nieces, Mary Alice, Joann, Janette, Katie and Susie; three nephews, George Thomas, Paul and Charles; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Louie EUBANKS and Clarence CASHON and two sisters, Dollie MORGAN and Telitha JONES.

Funeral services for Karon Sue COOPER, 46, of Stilwell, were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2002, at Roberts Funeral Chapel, with Father Michael Langham officiating. Burial was in Foreman Cemetery, under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Stilwell. She was born Nov. 9,1 955, in Cushing, to Joe Bill and Rena (WHALLON) MARTIN-COLE. She died Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2002, in Stilwell. Mrs. COOPER married Jimmie Ray COOPER on Dec. 22, 1973. He preceded her in death in May of 2001. Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Lawrence and his wife, Joni, Jason and his wife Tammy, and Jeramy; two grandchildren; her mother, Rena COLE; her step-father, Lawrence COLE; one sister and brother-in-law, Beverly and her husband Don; one brother and sister-in-law, Leon and his wife Monica; and many other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her father, Joe Bill MARTIN; her grandparents, Jack and Liney MARTIN and Frank and Bertha WHALLON.

Graveside services for Erma HUMPHRIES, 92, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 2,2002, at Blackjack Cemetery, with Rev. Tim Ohls officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Nov. 7, 1909, in Gans, to Martin KILGO and Georia E. WILSON. She died Monday, Sept. 30, 2002, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one sister-in-law, Margaret Kilgo of Lomond, Calif.; and her caretaker, Myrtle. Mrs. HUMPHRIES was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Sparky HUMPHRIES and one brother, Edgar KILGO.

Funeral services for Edith LaVaughn LARSON, 75, of Wasilla, Alaska, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at Wasilla Assembly of God Church, with Rev. Paul Riley, officiating, under the direction of Kehl's Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Wasilla. Mrs. LARSON was born Nov. 8, 1926, in Ponca City, to Ruth and Harry L. TAPP Sr. She died Monday, Sept. 23, 2002, in Valley Hospital in Palmer, Alaska. She married Leonard E. LARSON on April 27, 1944. Survivors include her husband; three sons, Gary, Lonnie and Richard; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Harry L. Jr. and William H.; and five sister, Frances, Betty, Letty, Collene and Joanne. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one grandson, Tory LARSON of Easley, S.C.

Rosary services for William P. MANN, 73, of Fort Smith, Ark., formerly of Buffalo, N.Y., were held Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2002, at 7 p.m. at Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith and funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2002, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fort Smith, with burial in U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. He died Monday, Sept. 30, 2002, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Dolores (Doie Kohler) MANN of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Janet and her husband David and Kathleen and her husband Jim; five sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and his wife Donna Lynn, Jim and his wife Kathie, Kevin and his wife Daneen, and Rick and his wife Linda, and Larry and his wife Stephanie; 21 grandchildren; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Elizabeth and her husband John, Patricia and Lorry; and four brothers and sisters-in-law, David and his wife Maureen, Edward and his wife Mary, Mikey and his wife Theresa, and Patrick and his wife Marion; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, James MANN; one sister-in-law, Pat MANN; one sister, Donna BURLEY; and one brother-in-law, Red BURLEY.

Funeral services for Terry Lee McCLURE, 46, of Bokoshe, will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 3, at First Assembly of God Church in Bokoshe, with Rev. Danny Oliver officiating. Burial is in Old Bokoshe Cemetery, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. He was born on March 14, 1956 in Sallisaw. He died Sunday, Sept. 29, 2002, in Bokoshe. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis McCLURE of the home; one daughter, Charila Jean; four sons, Terry Clay and Joseph Paul, Brad D. and Chad Lee; his mother, Fran WILKINS; three brothers, Greg, Dennis and Casey; one sister, Tracey; and numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.

Memorial services for Victoria Lynn "Vicki" MOORMAN, 25, of Barstow, Calif. is being held Thursday, Oct. 3, 2002, at 1 p.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Van Buren, Ark. with Father Tom Elliott officiating. Burial is in Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Custom Funerals & Cremations, 5800 West 12th Street, Little Rock, Ark. 661-9111. She was born Feb. 6, 1977, in Fort Smith, Ark. She died Sunday, Sept.22, 2002. Survivors include her mother and step-father, Toni and Bill; her father, Dennis LOWRIMORE; two sisters, Mary and Angela; one brother, Ben; her grandmother, Carmen MOORMAN; her grandparents, Butch and Jeanette LOWRIMORE; aunt and uncle Joe and Monica; four nephews, Colton, Hunter, Billy and Michael; and one niece, Rachael.

Funeral services for Doyle H. TERRELL, 72, of Gore, were held Tuesday, 2 p.m., at Agent Chapel in Gore, with Revs. Wayne Rice and David Thomas officiating. Burial was in Steven Cemetery in Gore, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. Mr. TERRELL was born Sept. 17, 1930, in Gum Springs, to Leonard TERRELL and Orpha (OWENS) TERRELL. He died Friday, Sept. 27, 2002, in Gore. Mr. TERRELL married Shirley Darlene SPEARS on April 7, 1954, in Muskogee. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Darlene TERRELL of the home; three daughters, Judy, Janet and Sarah; five sons, Doyle D., Charles, Jimmy Don, Bobby Joe and Billy Ray; 24 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lola and Pat; one sister-in-law, Dorothy; one brother-in-law, Cleatis; two aunts, Florence and Roxanne; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Tennie HAGAR, 98, of Van Buren, Ark., were held Friday, at 1 p.m. in the Carney Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. HAGAR died Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2002, in a local nursing home. Survivors include one son, Walker H. II; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walker H. HAGAR Sr.

Funeral services for Carolyn Delores COFFMAN, 64, of Vian, were held Monday, at 2 p.m. at the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church north of Vian, with Rev. Steve Spyres officiating. Burial was in Lee's Chapel Cemetery south of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. COFFMAN was born on March 9, 1938, in Vian to Hugh E.QUALLS and Lillian (MANATE) QUALLS. She died Thursday, Oct. 3, 2002, in Sallisaw. Survivors include five sons, William, Charles and Darrell, Robert and Chesley; four daughters, Shirley, Paula, Patricia, and Carolyn; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several brothers; several sisters and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Rev. James R. "Bob" FIELDS, 73, of Spiro, will be held Friday, at 10 a.m. at the Mallory Chapel in Spiro, with Revs. George Simmons and O.M. Wilson officiating. Burial is in Spiro City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. Rev. FIELDS was born on March 12, 1929, in Stilwell to Benjamin FIELDS and Kassie (SPYRES) FIELDS. He died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife Alleda Fay (TAFF) FIELDS of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Dorothy and her husband Rev. George L., and Julie ; three brothers, Hank, Edward and Harry ; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and four brothers, Nelson, Smokey, Jack and William "Bill" FIELDS.

Funeral services for Retha Lahoma HARDWICK, 65, of Sallisaw, are being held Thursday, at 10 a.m. at the Roland First Assembly of God Church, with Rev. Kevin Fouts officiating. Burial will be in Lee's Chapel Cemetery south of Muldrow, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HARDWICK was born on March 15, 1937, in Bakersfield, Calif. to Cass MOQUITT and Mabel WELCH. She died Monday, Oct. 7, 2002, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Adell; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Eddie and his wife Rean, Earnest HARDWICK and Don and his wife Delores; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two husbands, Earnest HARDWICK and Church FOSTER.

Funeral services for Richard HONEYCUTT, Jr., 57, of Sallisaw, were held Wednesday, at 10 a.m. at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Leroy Reid officiating. Burial was in Marble City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HONEYCUTT was born on June 26, 1945, in Marble City to John Richard HONEYCUTT and Mary Frances Mae (DORON) HONEYCUTT. Mr. HONEYCUTT died Saturday, Oct. 5, 2002, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife of 12 years, Velma Sue YOUNG PARKER of the home; three daughters, Flossie, Virginia and Charolotte; three step-daughters, Jackie, Pamela and Dale Lynn; one step-son, John D.; nine grandchildren; one great-grandson; five sisters, Edith, Nora, Ruth, Irene and Evelyn; three brothers, Fred, Charley and Doyle; and other relatives and friends, including Louise. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Riley HONEYCUTT.

Funeral services for Reba E. MAXWELL, 87, of Spiro, were held Monday, at 2 p.m. at the Tucker Church of Christ, with Mr. Taylor Joyce officiating. Burial was in Short Mountain Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. Mrs. MAXWELL was born on July 1, 1915, in Dubbin, Ark. to William Herbert HERRING and Ethel Louise (BIGGS) HERRING. Mrs. MAXWELL died Thursday, Oct. 3, 2002, in West Siloam Springs. Survivors include one daughter, Erma Jean; one son, Harold Dean; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one great-great-grandchild; one sister, Khiva; three brothers, Garvin, Lawson and Morris. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Loyd MAXWELL; one sister; and one brother.

Graveside services for Myrtle Lena CASKEY McKINNEY, 90, of Sallisaw, will be held Thursday, at 2 p.m. at the Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw, with Rev. Larry Don Marley officiating. Mrs. McKINNEY was born on May 4, 1912, in Akins community, to Allen Young CHRONISTER and Katie Pearl (CARSON) CHRONISTER. She died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2002, in Sallisaw. Mrs. McKINNEY married Silas McKINNEY on Feb. 16, 1978, in Okemah. He preceded her in death on Nov. 12, 1999. Survivors include one brother Carnel; two step-daughters, Geraldine and Waneve; one nephew, John Perry; five nieces, Louise, Judy, Helen, Judy and Donnie; and several great-nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Walter Lester Sylvester WATHAM, 32, of Gore, are being held Wednesday, at 2 p.m. at the Agent Chapel in Gore, with Rev. Ken Thatcher officiating. Burial is in White Cemetery northwest of Gore, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. Mr. WATHAM was born on June 11, 1970, in Ada, to Carl Sylvester WATHAM and Mary Ann (RANDELL) WATHAM. He died Saturday, Oct. 5, 2002 in Gore. Mr. WATHAM married Kimberly Ann SMITH on Feb. 4, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Kim WATHAM of the home; three sons, Jordan, Jacob and Jeffrey; one step-daughter, Mariah Ann; three sep-sons, John, Nichlos and Zachary; his mother, Mary Ann; one sister, Lucky; two brothers, Carl and Johnny; two half-brothers, Jimmy and Ronnie.

Funeral services for Glen Eugene AMOS, 51, of Muldrow, will be held Saturday, at 2 p.m. at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Bro. Jeff Myers officiating. Burial will be in Long Cemetery north of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. AMOS was born on Oct. 3, 1951, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Gene AMOS and Betty (BALENTINE) AMOS. He died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2002, in Fort Smith. Mr. AMOS married Kimmie Raelene RUSSELL on Aug. 19, 1988, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Kimmie AMOS of the home; two daughters, Candace and Maranda; one son, Toby; five grandchildren; one sister, Debbie; two brothers, Mike and Donald and several other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Gordia BOX, 66, of Gore, will be held Saturday, at 10 a.m. at he White Cemetery in Gore, with Rev. Wendel Cox officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. Mr. BOX was born on May 25, 1936, in Gore, to William Francis BOX and Roxieanne Rachel TERRELL BOX CASINGER. He died Thursday, Oct. 10, 2002, in Gore. Survivors include one daughter, Carol; two sons, Gordon and Glenn; five grandchildren; his mother, Roxieanne CASINGER; his step-mother, Pearl MARTIN ; four sisters, Ruth, Zola, Betty, and Margaret; one half-sister, Rhonda; one step-sister, Carolyn; one brother, Michael; four half-brothers, Billy, Larry, Richard and Darin.

Funeral services for Terry Dale JONES, 42, of Van Buren, Ark., will be held Saturday, at 10 a.m. at the Concord Baptist Church in Van Buren, with Rev. Michael Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Redland Cemetery southwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. JONES was born on July 11, 1960, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Euell JONES and Ann (BRIDGES) JONES. He died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2002, in Rochester, Minn. Survivors include his fiancee, Lissa; three children; his parents, Euell and Ann JONES; six sisters, Virginia, Sandra, Donna, Betty, Helen, and Gayle; three brothers, Kenny, Larry and Lee.

Funeral services for James Ledford "Ted" LOWRIMORE, 93, of Bokoshe, were held Friday, at 2 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church in Panama, with Rev. Brian Smith officiating. Burial was in Old Bokoshe Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. PARRISH(LOWRIMORE), was born Oct. 10, 1908, in Texanna, to Jasper Newton LOWRIMORE and Mattie Susan (MATTHEWS) LOWRIMORE. He died Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. LOWRIMORE married Frankie HOLDEN on July 18, 1932, in Blocker. She preceded him in death on Jan. 23, 1997. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Frances and William; one son and daughter-in-law, Carroll and Louise; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, John and Marion.

Graveside services for Goldie Marie LUSK, 59, of Oklahoma City, were held Thursday, at 2 p.m. at the Memory Garden Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. LUSK died Monday, Oct. 7, 2002, in an Oklahoma City nursing home. Survivors include three sisters, Mary, Elizabeth and Virginia; and three brothers, Andy Jr, Lee and John.

Funeral services for Charley Harmon PARRISH, 80, of Ozark, Ark., are being held Saturday, at 2 p.m. at the Shaffer Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Ozark, under the direction of Shaffer Funeral home of Ozark. Mr. PARRISH was born Aug. 10, 1922, in Jethro, Ark., to Robert PARRISH and Sarah (SATTERFIELD) PARRISH. He died Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2002, in a Fort Smith, Ark. hospital. Survivors include two daughters, Judy and Marjorie; one son, Kenneth; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one sister, Hazel.

Val REED, 68, of Vian, died Thursday, Oct. 10, 2002, in Sallisaw. He was born on July 10, 1934, in Salinas, Calif. to Fred REED and Virginia (McLEAN) CHALFANT. Mr. REED married Judy REED on Nov. 10, 1999, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Judy REED of the home; two daughters, Randi Lee and Andrea; one step-daughter, Jamie; one son, Kent; two step-sons, Randy and Chris ; five grandchildren; his mother, Virginia CHALFANT; two sisters, Ginger and Dixie Lee; and one brother, Michael. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Funeral services for Otis K. ROBERSON, 88, of Vian, were held Thursday, at 2 p.m. at the Pierce Cemetery west of Eufaula, with Bro. Bill Young officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. ROBERSON was born on March 17,1914, in Henryetta to Will A. ROBERSON and Hettie (REEVES) ROBERSON. He died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2002, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife Ethel Courtney (YOUNG) ROBERSON of the home; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives including, a nephew, Carl .

Funeral services for Clifton B. SANDERS Jr., 73, of Sallisaw, were held Wednesday, at 7 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Sallisaw with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SANDERS was born on Dec. 3, 1928, in Wilder, Vt. to Clifton Byron SANDERS Sr. and Ruth (McARTHUR) SANDERS. He died Monday, Oct. 7, 2002, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two sons, Eric and Gregg; two grandsons and one sister, Betty.

Funeral services for Goldie O. HARMON, 57, of Cookson, were held Saturday, at 1 p.m. at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, with Rev. Steven Crawford officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HARMON was born on Nov.17, 1944, in Vian, to Melvin Crockett DAMERON and Veronice Bernice (BRIGANCE) DAMERON. She died Thursday, Oct. 10, 2002, in Cookson. Mrs. HARMON married Charles HARMON on Aug. 20, 1977 in Wichita, Kan. Survivors include her husband, Charles HARMON of the home; one sister, Cecilia; two brothers, Lester and George; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Edgar Holder LOWERY, 81, of Sallisaw, were held Tuesday, at 2 p.m. at the Sallisaw City Cemetery, with Rev. Brian Zinck officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. LOWERY was born on Nov. 26, 1920, in Sallisaw to Edgar H. LOWERY and Jessie HOLDER. He died Friday, Oct. 11, 2002, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one brother, Charles and his wife Dorothy. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services for Leander "Bill" MABRY, 81, of Sallisaw, will be held Thursday, at 2 p.m. at the Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, with Rev. G. Jasper Ligon officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. MABRY was born on July 11, 1921, in Browden, Ky. to Elbert Son MABRY and Dillie (VAUGHN) MABRY. He died Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2002, in Sallisaw. Mrs.(Mr.) MABRY married Dorothy Grace MABRY on Feb. 23, 1944 in Chicago, Ill. She preceded him in death on Jan. 7, 1999. Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Delpha "LuLu", Claudia and her husband Garry and Margaret and her husband Bill; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Anna Sue BARRETT on Jan. 22, 2002; his parents; and one brother, Floyd MABRY.

Funeral services for Beatrice MORSE, 78, of Mulberry, Ark., were held Monday, at 2 p.m. at the Revis Hill Assembly of God Church, north of Alma, with burial in Pope Cemetery in Mountainburg, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Alma, Ark. Mrs. MORSE was born June 12, 1924, in Webbers Falls. She died Friday, Oct. 11, 2002, in a local nursing home. Survivors include her husband, Thell MORSE of the home; two daughters, Thelma and Tamara; one son Ronald; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one brother, J.B.

Funeral services for Roy V. REMY, 79, of Sallisaw, are being held Wednesday, at 2 p.m. at the Sallisaw City Cemetery gazebo, with Rev. Curtis Bias officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. REMY was born on Sept. 17, 1923, in Sallisaw, to Anderson REMY and Rue (WRIGHT) REMY. He died Monday, Oct. 14, 2002, in Sallisaw. He married Syble Marie McCLURE on Feb. 28, 1942 in Muldrow. Survivors include his wife, Syble REMY of the home; three daughters, Sharon Lee, Debbie and Kathy; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary and Frances Sue; one brother, Calvin; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Cindy RIDDLE, 42, of Muldrow, were held Wednesday, at 11 a.m.at the Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Roland, with Rev. Johnny Watkins officiating. Burial was in Lee's Chapel Cemetery south of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. RIDDLE was born on July 31, 1960, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Monroe COUGHRAN and Jessie (WEAVER) COUGHRAN. She died Sunday, Oct. 13, 2002, in Muldrow. Mrs. RIDDLE married Ricky Lee RIDDLE on July 30, 1978 in Muldrow. Survivors include her husband, Ricky RIDDLE of the home; three sons, Jeffery Lee, Bradley Lavon and Cody Clay; her maternal grandmother, Virginia WEAVER; her mother-in-law, Margie RIDDLE; four sisters, Rhonda, Pam, Karen and Jeanette; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and other relatives.

Funeral services for Francis Willard RODGERS, 85, of Anadarko, were held Tuesday, at 1:30 p.m. at the Virginia Avenue Baptist Church of Anadarko, with Rev. Bill Summitt officiating. Burial was in Memory Lane Cemetery in Anadarko, under the direction of Steverson Funeral home of Anadarko. Mr. BOX (RODGERS) was born on June 20, 1917, in Gracemont, to Stella (GASSAWAY) and Daniel Boone RODGERS. He died Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002, in his home. He married the former Penny JONES on December 9, 1941 in Oklahoma City. Survivors include one son, Daniel H.; one daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne and her husband Robert; six grandchildren; two brothers, Bruce and Virgil; former daughter-in-law, Alyce; numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives, and a wide circle of loving friends, including a special friend, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his wife, Penny on April 16, 1996; four brothers, Judson, Harold, Aubrey and Paul RODGERS; and two sisters, Veral IRELAND and Pauline MUNN.

Funeral services for Louis Samuel RODGERS Jr., 77, of Tulsa, were held Tuesday, at 3 p.m. at the Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel in Broken Arrow, with burial in Veteran's Field of Honor at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens. Mr. RODGERS was born on June 3, 1925, in Tecumseh to Louis Samuel RODGERS Sr. and Ethel Espy LITTLE RODGERS. He died Sunday, Oct. 13, 2002, in Tulsa. Mr. RODGERS married Georgia Mae AARON on June 3, 1943, in Tulsa. Survivors include his wife, Georgia RODGERS of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Diana and Soncha and Brenda and Larry; one son and daughter-in-law, Dean and Judy; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Wanda and Richard and Joy; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Robert and Gean and Glen Wayne and his companion Helen STEWART of Fayetteville, Ark.; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Jane (RODGERS) HAMM and Maxine RODGERS; one brother, Dallas RODGERS; one son, Jerry RODGERS; and one granddaughter, Shanna JONES.

Funeral services for Leroy SAPPINGTON, 67, of Stigler, were held Saturday, at 2 p.m. at the Mallory Chapel in Stigler, with Robert Stiles, Scott Martin and Rev. Herbert Elmore officiating. Burial was in Antoch Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Stigler. Mr. SAPPINGTON was born on May 19, 1935, in Hoyt, to W.W. and Jessie (HALE) SAPPINGTON. He died Thursday, Oct. 10, 2002, in Stigler. Survivors include his wife, Susie SAPPINGTON of the home; three daughters, Pricilla, Mildred and Elizabeth; two sons, Blaine and Ronnie; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister, Patricia; and one brother, Billy. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, baby SAPPINGTON and Irene;; and one brother, Charlie SAPPINGTON.

Funeral services for Elizabeth Ann SCARBOROUGH, 61, of Vian will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Vian High School Auditorium with, Rev. Mickey Merrick officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born July 17, 1941, in Independence, Kan. to Walter CHILDERS and Rosella (COMER) CHILDERS. She died Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. SCARBOROUGH married Chester SCARBOROUGH on Oct. 11, 1956 in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Charmaine, Bernadette, and Carlotta; two sons, Schuyler and Jason; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Freddie L. SHADE, 61, of Sallisaw, were held Tuesday, at 11 a.m. at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial was in Phillips Cemetery north of Gore, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SHADE was born on April 16, 1941, in Gore, to Redbird SHADE and Rachel (PIGEON) SHADE. He died Friday, Oct. 11, 2002, in Sallisaw. He married Freda Lee REED on March 1, 1989, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Freda SHADE of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Penny and her husband Marty and Tammy; one son Ricky; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Gussie and her husband, Graden, Wilma and Mary and her husband Bill; one brother and sister-in-law, Robert and his wife Juanita; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Graveside services for William WHISNANT, 72, of Van Buren, Ark., were held Tuesday, at 2 p.m. at the Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. WHISNANT died Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Martha WHISNANT of the home; four daughters, Karen, Sharon, Lorrie and Tracy; one son, Danny; and 12 grandchildren.

Memorial services for Robert Eugene "Bob" LOWRY of Stigler, were held Friday, at 2 p.m. at the Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, with Revs. Brian Smith and Jimmy D. Cook officiating, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mr. LOWRY was born on Mar. 24, 1947, in Yuba City, Calif. He died Monday, Oct. 14, 2002, in Stigler. Survivors include his wife, Lea Ann LOWRY of the home; his mother, Margaret LOWRY; his grandmother, Angeline ACCITO; two brothers, Thomas and Charles "Chuck"; his mother-in-law, Patt TACKETT; and several aunts and uncles, including, Mildred, Wanda, Pete, Maybelle and Marion; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Memorial services for Georgia Mae MOSS, 80, of Plano, Tex., were held Monday, at 1 p.m. at Sallisaw City Cemetery Columbarium, with Rev. Jerry Green officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. MOSS was born on May 9, 1922, in Missouri to George FROST and Mary (WALTERS) FROST. She died Friday, Oct. 11, 2002, in Plano. Survivors include one daughter, Saundra K.; one son J.R.; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one brother Raymond FROST. She was preceded in death by her husband, C Edgar MOSS.

Funeral services for Charles W. QUAKENBUSH, 82, of Sallisaw, were held Friday, at noon at the Mallory Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Dianna Hartman officiating. Burial was in Fort Smith National Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. QUAKENBUSH married Roberta WARREN on Nov. 20, 1941, in Frankfort, Ind. Survivors include his wife, Roberta QUAKENBUSH of the home; one daughter, Janet and Richard; one son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and his wife Christine; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother Everett QUAKENBUSH; and two sisters, Ruth FRANKLIN and Pauline WOLFE.

Alice Nadine QUALLS, 70, of Sallisaw died Thursday, Oct. 17, 2002, in Sallisaw. Funeral will be held Monday, at 10 a.m. at Mallory Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw with burial at Drakestand Cemetery in Sallisaw, with Mr. Royce Martin officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home. Mrs. QUALLS was born on June 13, 1932, in Prue to Lee and Doris TREAT. She died Thursday, Oct. 17, 2002, in Sallisaw. Mrs. QUALLS married Walter QUALLS on June 10, 1949, in Tulsa. Survivors include her husband, Walter QUALLS of the home; two daughters, Carol and Mary Beth; one son, Walter Lee Jr.; one sister, Pauline; one brother, Hugh; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Alice Christine QUALLS.

Funeral services for Winnie Bea SHIBLEY, 98, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held Wednesday, at 2 p.m. at the Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, with burial in Forrest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. SHIBLEY died Sunday, Oct. 13, 2002, in her home. Survivors include one sister, Margie; two sisters-in-law, Evelyn and Marie; two nephews, Jim and Bob; one niece, Jeanie; four great-nephews, Jason and his wife Marsha and their children, Brian, Andy and Bobby; and two great-nieces, Cindy and Jennifer.

Funeral services for Jerry Lee SMITH, 55, of Muskogee, are being held Saturday, at 10 a.m. at the Agent Funeral Home Chapel in Gore, with burial at Redbird Smith Cemetery north of Vian, with Rev. Dale Ritter officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. Mrs. SMITH was born Jan. 6, 1947, in Cherokee County, to Red Flag SMITH and Betsy Ann (CHUIE) SMITH. He died Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2002, in Muskogee. Survivors include his wife, Mary Sue (SALTHOUSE) SMITH of the home; two sons, Cameron Wayne, and Carlon Wayne; four grandchildren; three sisters, Wilma, Clara and Leota; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. He was preceded in death by one brother, Leroy HENRY.

Funeral services for Pearl Lavay WILSON, 93, of Roland, were held Friday, at 2 p.m. at Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Roland, with burial at Roland City Cemetery, with Rev. David Johnson officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Mrs. WILSON was born on July 14, 1909, in Cedar Creek, Ark. to Henry FREEMAN and Mattie (REYNOLDS) FREEMAN. She died Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2002, in Roland. Mrs. WILSON married Clarence A. WALKER on June 18, 1928, in Fort Smith. He preceded her in death on July 2, 1943 in Roland. Mrs. WILSON married Conce Lee WILSON on May 10, 1947, in Fort Smith. He preceded her in death on May 22, 1978 in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter, Wanda; four sons and daughters-in-law, Rev. Harold and Nelda, James and Margaret, C.A. and Linda, and Joe and Deloris; 15 grandchild;25 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Kay, Thelma, and Margie; one brother, Armon; and several other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Marvin FREEMAN and one sister Audrey THOMPSON.

Funeral services for Maxine E. BREEDLOVE, 93, of Sallisaw, were held Monday, at 11 a.m. at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BREEDLOVE was born on May 15, 1909, in Sallisaw, to Will N. FRANCES and Mollie (HINTON) BREEDLOVE. He (She) died Friday, Oct. 18, 2002, in Sallisaw. Mrs. BREEDLOVE married William Curtis BREEDLOVE on June 8, 1928, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on June 4, 1991. Survivors include one daughter-in-law, Betty; two grandsons; three great-granddaughters; two nieces, Norma Ruth and Ruth both of Sallisaw and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Bill J. DYER, 78, of Roland, were held Tuesday, at 10:30 a.m. at Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Roland, with Revs. Andy O'Neal, Shawn Money and Phil Talley officiating. Burial was in U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. DYER was born Jan. 9, 1924, in Sequoyah County, to John Harvey DYER and Bena Ann (BRADLEY) DYER. He died Saturday, Oct. 19, 2002, in Fort Smith. Mr. DYER married Margaret L. FLOCK on March 14, 1947, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Margaret DYER of the home; one daughter, Beverly; one son, Jerry; one granddaughter; two grandsons; one sister, Alta; three brothers, Buck, Truman and Bradley; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by five brothers, John Wesley, Woodrow Neal, Harold, Raymond and Walter and two sisters, Edna and Eula.

Funeral services for Audra Mae GRIFFIN, 81, of Sallisaw, were held Saturday, at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Steve Rutherford officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. GRIFFIN was born on Apr. 1, 1921, in Lees Chapel community. She died Thursday, Oct. 17, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. GRIFFIN married Roy Alvin "Splinter' GRIFFIN on Oct. 12, 1941, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include one sister and brother-in-law, Opal and Jim; one brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Reba; three nieces, Debra, Dewana and Deanne; two nephews, Tom and Douglas; six great-nephews, three great-nieces and her companion, R. D.

Graveside services for Bula Mae JOHNSON, 82, of Sallisaw, will be held Thursday, at 2 p.m. at Sallisaw Cemetery, with Rev. Chris Armer officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. JOHNSON was born March 30, 1920, in Daisy, to James LUTTRELL and Rosa (MEDFORD) LUTTRELL. She died Monday, Oct. 21, 2002 in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Freda and Linda; 12 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; one sister, Lillian; several nieces, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two sons, Rick and Jimmy Ray KELLY and one grandson, Lineville HENRY Jr.

Funeral services for Ruth KELLY, 78, of Alma, Ark., were held Tuesday, at 10 a.m. at Ocker Funeral Home Chapel in Alma, with burial in New Cemetery in Mulberry, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Alma. Mrs. KELLY died Thursday, Oct. 17, 2002 in a local hospital. Survivors include two sons, Dwain and James; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Ruby, Sue and Margret.

Graveside services for Dee PAYNE, 77, of West Fork, Ark., formerly of Fort Smith, Ark., were held monday, at 2 p.m. at U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. PAYNE was born Jan. 23, 1925, in Atkins, Ark. He died Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2002, in Fayetteville, Ark. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Anita PAYNE; two sons, Ron and Doc; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three sisters, Nina, Olene and June; and one brother, Jim.

Funeral services for Sherman H. "Buddy" PLANK, 73, of Muldrow, were held Monday, at 2 p.m. at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Rev. Phil WHITTEN officiating. Burial was in Blackjack Cemetery, northwest of Muldrow; under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. PLANK was born on Dec. 30, 1928, in Durant to Jess PLANK and Lola (DAVIS) PLANK. He died Friday, Oct. l8, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. PLANK married Mary Louise WATTS on Oct. 26, 1946, in Muldrow. Survivors include his wife Mary Louise PLANK of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Sharon; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Wanda; one brother, Lucky; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Nancy Irene PATE and two grandchildren, Crystal Gaylene WOODWARD and Neal Allen PLANK.

Funeral services for Larry STEPHENS Sr., 55, of Parkhill, are being held Wednesday, at 1 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church in Webbers Falls, with Rev. Glen Cox officiating. Burial is in White Cemetery in Gore, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. (Mr.) STEPHENS was born on April 30, 1947, in Porum to Pershing STEPHENS and Nadene (COLE) STEPHENS. He died Sunday, Oct. 20, 2002, in Tahlequah. He married Marilyn CALLISON on Sept. 24, 1964. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn STEPHENS of the home; his children and their spouses, Larry Jr. and his wife, Kelly, Kim, Milli and Lance, and Claudia, Jimmy and Kristina, Pennah and James, Roman; 13 grandchildren; five sisters and five brothers-in-law, Frankie and Don, Evelyn and Carroll, Judy and Mike, Sue and Bill, June, and Tommy; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Joe and Peggy, Arlon and Wanda, Cole and Pearl, and Don and Marie. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Kathy WARD.

Funeral services for Milton LeRoy TROTTER, 75, of Seiling, were held Tuesday, at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Seiling, with Vera Walton, Charlie Barnes and Michael Nichols officiating. Graveside services were Wednesday, at 10:30 a.m. at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, with Rev. David Clewell officiating, under the direction of Funeral Home of Seiling. Mr. TROTTER was born Nov. 8, 1926, in McKey, to B. TROTTER and Mary Deweese BLACK (DEVER) TROTTER. He died Friday, Oct. l8, 2002, in Seiling Municipal Hospital. He married Billie Ann HICKMAN on March 28, 1953 in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Billie TROTTER of Seiling; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Ann Marie and her husband Howard, Karen Lee and her husband Daniel, and Sue Ellen; three sons and two daughters-in-law, James LeRoy, Alan B and his wife Susan, and Steven Jerome and his wife Marti; nine grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Carol Ann and her husband Vernon; two brothers and three sisters-in-law, Gerald B. and his wife Doris Ann, and Kent David and his wife Doris Jean, and Arrena Mae; several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, Donnie Ray TROTTER and his parents.

Funeral services for George Edward DAVIS, 66, of Muldrow, were held Thursday, at the Centerpoint Cemetery, with Mr. Rodney Mattox officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home. Mr. DAVIS was born on Jan. 15, 1936, in Foreman, to Isaac DAVIS and Emma (GREEN) DAVIS. He died Thursday, Oct. 17, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include four sisters, Mary, Leona, Flora and Uria Belle; two brothers, Luther and Mager; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Theodore and Otis DAVIS.

Funeral services for Annie (HATTER) BRIMM, 85, of Webbers Falls, were held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, at the Assembly of God Church in Webbers Falls, with Rev. Wendell Cox officiating. Burial was in Vaught Cemetery at Webbers Falls, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. BRIMM was born on Oct. 19, 1917, in Madill. She died Sunday, Oct. 27, 2002, in Gore. Survivors include her children, Nadean, Jerry and Jan, and Darrell Dewayne and Carol; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Bertha Mae CUEVAS, 72, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at the Akins Assembly of God Church, with Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CUEVAS was born April 27, 1930, in Bayou Meto, Ark., to Alfred CULLIPHER and Marie (AYERS) CULLIPHER. She died Sunday, Oct. 27, 2002, in Van Buren, Ark. Mrs. CUEVAS married Ron CUEVAS on Dec. 13, 1981, in Las Vegas. Survivors include her husband, Ron of the home; a daughter, Joyce; three granddaughters; two sisters, Margaret and Daisy; two brothers, Archie and Albert; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Janice WEBB MEADOWS.

Funeral services for Derek LEE, 16, of Sallisaw, are being held Wednesday, at 2 p.m., at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with Rev. Terry Guthrie officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. LEE was born July 22, 1986, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Cindy J. LEE. He died Sunday, Oct. 27, 2002, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his mother, Cindy of the home; maternal grandparents, Wilburn and Sue LEE; and maternal grandmother, Melva GLASGOW; four uncles, Dwain, Jeffery, Marlon and Darrin; four cousins; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney HOLT and Mr. and Mrs. Spy LEE.

Funeral services for William Kenneth "Bill" RENFROW, 78, of Sallisaw, were held Monday, at the Pentecostal Church of God, with Rev. Bo Marley officiating. Burial was in Rocky Point Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. RENFROW was born on Feb. 10, 1924, in Kentucky, to Porter Robinson RENFROW and Nora (CARLILE) RENFROW. He died Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2002, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Rena (POINDEXTER) RENFROW of the home; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Jackie, Janet and Rob, and Joann and Charles; five sons and two daughters-in-law, Porter and Tammy, Donnie, James , William Jackson and Trina; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two sisters, Georgia and Ruby Jewell. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Calbert RENFROW.

Funeral services for Lena O. SHAFFER, 86, of Vian, were held Monday, at the Gore United Methodist Church, with Rev. Mark Howard officiating. Burial was in Rosehill Burial Park in Oklahoma City, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. Mrs. SHAFFER was born on Nov. 11, 1915, in Mena, Ark., to Thomas Edgar WATSON and Annie (ROCKET) WATSON. She died Thursday, October 24, 2002, in Vian. Survivors include one daughter, Darlene; one son, John; and six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph V. SHAFFER on Feb. 8, 1966; and 12 siblings.

Funeral services for Derek D. SHOCKEY, 15, of Sallisaw, will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, at the Blunt Baptist Church, north of Sallisaw, with Rev. Leroy Reid officiating. Burial will be in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.Mr. SHOCKEY was born June 25, 1987, in Sallisaw, to Douglas Carol SHOCKEY and Teresa HENNING. He died Sunday, Oct. 27, 2002, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his mother, Teresa HENNING; his father and stepmother, Doug and Susan SHOCKEY; two sisters, Kendra and Megan; two brothers, Jason and Brandon; maternal grandparents, Robert and Karen HENNING; paternal grandparents, Homer and Doris SHOCKEY and Carol HOLT; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his uncle, Darrell SHOCKEY and his best friend, Derek LEE.

Funeral services for Karen Mae SISCO, 59, of Sallisaw, will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, at the Poteau Church of Christ, with Gary Vancil, Scott Martin and Dick Hurlocker officiating. Burial will be in Shady Point Cemetery, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mrs. SISCO was born on Oct. 26, 1943, in Wyandott, Mich. She died Monday, Oct. 28, 2002, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth SISCO of the home; her mother, Marion LeBLANE; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Pandora; three grandchildren; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Toni and Frank, and Julene and James; one brother and sister-in-law, Rene and Laurie; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Ruby Maye Floyd SPEAR, 100, of Vian, were held Tuesday, at 11 a.m., at the First Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with Rev. Brian Zinck officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.Mrs. SPEAR was born May 2, 1901, in Georgia, to Walter FLOYD and Mamie (ECHOLS) FLOYD. She died Saturday, Oct. 26, 2002, in Vian. Mrs. SPEAR married Silas M. SPEAR on March 30, 1921, in Akins. He preceded her in death on Aug. 4, 1990. Survivors include four sons and three daughters-in-law, Dwight, Nate and Alta, Bob and Jeannie, and Jack and Nancy; 14 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren and several other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Fern HAMILTON and seven brothers and sisters, Bradley, Ruth, Charley, Emma, E.W., Mary and an infant.

Funeral services for Patsy S. WELLS, 61, of Sallisaw were held 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Calvary Temple Church in Sallisaw, with Mr. David Wells officiating. Burial was in Buffington Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WELLS was born on Oct. 8, 1941, in Sparkman, Ark., to Fletcher Lee MYERS and Harriet Elizabeth (TUBERVILLE) MYERS. She died Saturday, Oct. 26, 2002, in Sallisaw. Mrs. WELLS married Elvie WELLS on July 28, 1973 in Camden, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Elvie Gene WELLS of the home; one daughter, Michelle and Allen; three sons and one daughter-in-law, Roger and Sharon, Mike and his fiance Susie, and David; two grandchildren; three sisters, Chris and Jo, Marie and Frank, and Joe and A.G. and one brother, Fletcher and Donna.

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