OCTOBER 2011

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Douglas Michael BROWN, 54, of Vian died on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Vian. He was born on July 3, 1957, in St. Louis, Mo., to Vernal Evert BROWN and Mayola Estell (JOHNSON) BROWN. No formal service is planned at this time and cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was a truck driver. Survivors include one sister, Mary BROWN of Hudson, Fla.; and several other relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services for Edward Eugene “Gene Mac” McANELLY, 75, of Muldrow are being held at 2 p.m. Monday at Seabolt Cemetery in Muldrow with Bro. Blake Rainwater, Bro. Darrell Woodard and Bro. Kendall Ross officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. McANELLY was born on Nov. 1, 1935, in Short to Jessie McANELLY and Myrtle (LONDON) McANELLY. He died on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011, in Van Buren, Ark. He retired from Baldor after 23 years and was a former security guard at Blue Ribbon Downs in Sallisaw. He married Nona Lorriane STANLEY on Dec. 26, 1984, in Tulsa. Survivors include his wife, Nona McANELLY of the home; stepdaughter, Stacy MATTINGLY of the home; three sisters, Virgie STONER of Tulare, Calif., Margaret AGERRO of Sacramento, Calif., and Edith CURRY of Hackett, Ark.; two brothers, George McANELLY of Sutter, Calif., and Houston McANELLY of Tulsa; and several other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Arthur McANELLY. Pallbearers are Wallace London, Darrell London, Bill London, Ellis Simmons, Charles Harl and Everett Hardin.

Funeral services for Tina L. NANCE, 45, of Sallisaw were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Greater New Bethel Church with the Rev. J.D. Jones officiating. Burial was at Vian Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Aug. 17, 1966, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Waymon Lee and Minnie Louise NANCE. She died on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two sons, Daniel NANCE of Muldrow and Justin NANCE and wife, Cassie of Fort Smith; four sisters, Barbara Nance RODRIQUEZ of Fort Smith, Danita NANCE HUFF and Danetta NANCE SHEPPARD and Nakita NANCE, both of Muldrow; two brothers, James NANCE of Fort Smith and Wayne NANCE of Muldrow; her mother, of Muldrow; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father and grandparents. Pallbearers were Justin Nance, Daniel Nance, Anthony Sheppard, James Nance, James Finney and Rodney Finney.

Funeral services for Bobby Gene FLETCHER, 78, of Muldrow were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Bro. George Corbell officiating. Burial was at Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. FLETCHER was born on Nov. 21, 1932, in Muldrow to Lewis FLETCHER and Jane (CONLEY) FLETCHER. He died on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in Van Buren, Ark. He was an insurance claim adjuster. He married Barbara Lorene BONDS on Aug. 8, 1994, in Ozark, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Barbara FLETCHER of the home; two sons, Rocky FLETCHER of Fort Smith, Ark., and Jamie FLETCHER of Roland; two stepdaughters, Kimberly NICHOLS of Ozark and Kelley CHRONISTER of Centerton; one brother, Joe Pat FLETCHER of Muldrow; five grandchildren; six step grandchildren; and one step great-grandchild. Pallbearers were Mike Tate, Roger Gattis, Jimmy Bonds, George Jones, Johnny Dale Prewett, and Clayton Rhodes.

Funeral services for Hubert Dale HENRY, 61, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Daniel Smith and Mr. Dennis McClure officiating. Burial was at Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HENRY was born on Dec. 9, 1949, in Sallisaw to Emery David HENRY and Hazel Inez (BRUNK) HENRY. He died on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in Vian. Survivors include one brother, David of Garland, Texas; and one brother-in-law, Gene; and several other family members and friends. Pallbearers were Dennis McClure, Jack Shamblin, Don Roberts, Larry Moss, Larry Dyer and Earl Henry.

Betty M. ROBINSON, 80, of Barling, Ark., died on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, in Barling. She was born on April 9, 1931, in Vian to Richard KENNEDY and Pearl (ANDERSON) KENNEDY. No formal service is planned at this time. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was a homemaker. She married Harvey G. ROBINSON on April 30, 1956. He preceded her in death in October of 1986. Survivors include one daughter Donna CUNNINGHAM of Fort Smith, Ark.; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Elizabeth HONEY, two sisters, Lorene STRADER and Norma KENNEDY, two brothers, Albert and Bill KENNEDY and one grandson.

Funeral services for Brenda Kay SCOGGINS, 53, of Vian are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Revs. Jean Rozell and Mack Jackson officiating. Burial is at McCoy Evening Shade Cemetery, northeast of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Sept. 16, 1958, in Sallisaw to Ferrel Veo SCOGGINS and Alice Lela (McCOY) SCOGGINS. She died on Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, in Sallisaw. She was a retired LPN from Muskogee Regional Medical Center. Survivors include her husband, Sherman OLIVE of the home; two daughters, Spring OLIVE of Vian and Thaiwanna OLIVE of Muskogee; two sons, Patrick OLIVE and Arthur OLIVE Sr., both of Vian; her mother, of Vian; her father, of Muskogee; one sister, Patricia DANIELS of Vian; five brothers, Kenneth SCOGGINS of Oklahoma City, Steven SCOGGINS of Muskogee and Johnny SCOGGINS, Tony SCOGGINS and Joseph SCOGGINS, all of Vian; 30 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers are Patrick Olive Sr., Sherman Olive, Christopher Foreman Olive, Patrick Olive Jr., Steven Scoggins, Jerry Scoggins, Arthur Shawn Olive Sr., Bobbie Foreman and Lewis Bland.

Margie Jerene WICKETT TAYLOR age 95, passed away Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, in Vian. I’m Free Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free I’m following the path God laid for me, I took His hand when I heard him call I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found that place at the close of day. If my parting left a void Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss Ah, yes, these things, I too, will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow. I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life’s been full, I savored much, Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief: Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief, Lift up your heart and share with me God wanted me now, He set me free! A Celebration of Life service to be scheduled at a later date by her family through Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Ruby Laverne TAYLOR, 66, of Sallisaw died on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011, in Sallisaw. She was born on April 8, 1945, in Lebanon, Mo., to Earl Warren ROGERS and Agnes Christine (KING) HOGAN. No formal service is planned at this time. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was a dispatcher for the Moffett Police Department and a nurse’s aid. Survivors include five sons, Jimmy VARNELL of Beaverton, Ore., Terry VARNELL of Fresno, Calif., Earl VARNALL of Sallisaw, Wesley VARNELL of California and Robert DOCKERY of Sallisaw; two sisters, Christy WOODEN of Cleburne, Texas and Mary STOUT of Anadarko; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Harold VARNELL and one brother, Ernest Clifton ROGERS.

Graveside services for J.C. WILSON, 69, of Sallisaw are being held at noon on Friday at the Marble City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WILSON was born on Dec. 3, 1941, in Marble City to Harley WILSON and Dora Edna (HONEYCUTT) WILSON. He died on Monday, Oct. 3, 2011, in Fort Smith, Ark. He was a construction worker. Survivors include three daughters, Lisa of Springfield, Mo., Donna of Clarksville, Wash., and Nadine of Hutchison, Kan.; three sons, Andy, Charlie and Mark WILSON, all of Sallisaw; four sisters, Sigrid CRAWFORD of Hope, Kan., Carrie McDONALD of Neodesha, Kan., Tempie ADAMS of Luther and Novie NEILS of Muldrow; four brothers, Willard WILSON of Vian, Harley WILSON of Pueblo, Colo., Raymond WILSON of Muldrow and Johnny WILSON of Gans; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Jane WILSON and three brothers, Banty, Waylord and Gene WILSON.

Funeral services for Tressie M. WILSON, 81, of Muldrow are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Bro. Randy Farmer officiating. Burial is at Seabolt in Muldrow under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. WILSON was born on Jan. 26, 1930, in Muskogee County to Leonard CLIMER and Maggie LIMORE. She died on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in Fort Smith, Ark. She was retired from Whirlpool. She married Curtis Robert WILSON on Oct. 11, 1947, in Van Buren, Ark. He preceded her in death on April 4, 1993. Survivors include two daughters, Pam STEWART and Angela TRAMMELL, both of Muldrow; two sons, Larry WILSON of Muldrow and Tim WILSON of Roland; four sisters, Lola MORGAN of Muldrow, Cora SPEIR and Betty McCLURE, both of Salina and Martha HOWELL of Sallisaw; 15 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Jimmy and Darrell WILSON, her parents, one brother, Leroy CLIMER and one grandson. Pallbearers are Shannon Allen, Rick Climer, Rodney Copeland and Randy Fears.

Juanita DesCamp EMBERTON, 86, of Pryor died on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011, in Salina. She was born on Nov. 8, 1924, in Percy, Ill., to Arthur Ferdinand DesCAMP and Catherine Louise (PARIGI) DesCAMP. Burial of cremains is at Locust Grove Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was a retired waitress. She married William Other EMBERTON on July 22, 1963, in Reno, Nev. He preceded her in death on Jan. 28, 1990. Survivors include one daughter, Dorothy REED of Pryor; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several other family members and friends. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Howard HULSEY Sr., one son, Howard HULSEY Jr., and five brothers and sisters.

Funeral services for D.J. “Jody” HALL, 53, of Muldrow were held at 10 a.m. Friday at Moffett Full Gospel Church with the Rev. Kenneth Leakey and the Rev. Chris Stephenson officiating. Burial was at Gans Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HALL was born on June 3, 1958, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Carl Duane SCHNEIDER Sr. and Mary Alice (JOHNSTON) SCHNEIDER. She died on Monday, Oct. 3, 2011, in Sallisaw. She worked at Weaver’s Tag Agency and was a member of Moffett Full Gospel Church. She married Gary Don HALL on Oct. 15, 1976, in Moffett. Survivors include her husband, Gary of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Krystal and Johnny MOORE of Muldrow; one son and daughter-in-law, Gary Wayne and Jessi HALL of Fort Smith; three grandchildren, Evan, Ely and Lily; her mother, of Greenwood, Ark.; one brother, Carl Duane SCHNEIDER and wife Christine; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father. Pallbearers were Ronnie Hall, Brian Hall, Harry Bridges, Ed Turpin, James Turpin and Harold Fields. To send an electronic condolence to the family, visit www.agentfuneralhome.com.

Graveside services for Crickett Marie HARVELL, 92, of Muldrow are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Cottonwood Cemetery in Muldrow with Kevin Harvell officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. HARVELL was born on Aug. 29, 1919, in Redland to John Lester RUSSELL and Mary Ann (VICKERY) RUSSELL. She died on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011, in Fort Smith, Ark. She was a homemaker. Survivors include five daughters, Gertie BARBER of Redland, Shirley BIEBER of Raymore, Mo., Melba Sue SMITH of Roland and Janet WEST and Gail DAVIS, both of Cottonwood; two sons, Buddy Ray HARVELL of Redland and T.J. HARVELL of Vian; 21 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; 22 great-great-grandchildren; and several other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Anna Marie HARVELL, four grandchildren, and her parents. Pallbearers are Kevin Harvell, Lynn Harvell, John Harvell, Thomas J. Harvell, Jeffrey Harvell, Kirby Rogers, Lee Hamby, James Barber and CleveE Davis.

Cloyde Bentley RULE of Vian was born on Aug. 15, 1935, in Hanna to Wallace and Gertrude RULE, and passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011, in Vian at the age of 76. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Edna of the home; one brother, Toma F. RULE and wife, Pauline of Garland, Texas; and five very special nieces, Dianne MENDEZ and Debbie RULE, both of Garland, Lisa JAMISON of Fort Gibson, Teresa GARRISON of Vian and Sam REED of Sallisaw. He was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers, Jerry, Robert and Ronnie RULE. He retired from Frito-Lay after 30 years. He loved to fish and garden. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating. Burial followed at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Please sign Mr. Rule’s online guestbook at www.mallorymartinfuneralhome.com.

Graveside services for William “Bill” BROYLES, 67, of Muldrow are being held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Redland Cemetery in Muldrow with Bro. Thomas Still and Mr. Danny Becerra officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BROYLES was born on April 30, 1944, in Tulsa to William Virgil BROYLES and Pearl JORDAN BROYLES. He died on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Muldrow. He was a construction worker in the steel industry. Survivors include his wife, Billie BROYLES of the home; one son, Rick and Jodie BROYLES of Van Buren, Ark.; three daughters, Gail GREEN of Van Buren and Cheryl CHRISTIAN and Kelly MILLER, both of Sallisaw; one stepson, Freddie Carl FRAZIER of Dallas, Texas; one stepdaughter, Marion J. McPHERSON of Pottsborough, Texas; three sisters, Edna SHARP and Lea COPELAND, both of Gans and Deloris BECERRA of Hanson; 15 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Evelyn Alice PEREBOOM BRUNKEN died on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, after a short illness. She was born on June 7, 1911, in Covington to Lena (Johnson) PEREBOOM and William J. PEREBOOM. A memorial service, officiated by the Rev. Kory Boster, at which Evelyn’s friends in Sallisaw can celebrate her life, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sallisaw. A burial service, officiated by the Rev. Frank Kinast, will be held at 3:30 p.m. the same afternoon at Memorial Park Cemetery in Oklahoma City, at which her friends in Oklahoma City can celebrate her life. Strode Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Evelyn was married to Alvin William BRUNKEN on Aug. 2, 1935, in Lahoma. They had five sons, Alan and Muhrizah of Stillwater, Glen and Cynthia of Slippery Rock, Penn., Jere and Eva of South Bloomingville, Ohio, Dean and Kathy of Edmond and Gary of Wichita, Kan. Additionally she had six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mrs. BRUNKEN was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin in 1996, her parents, three brothers, Everett, Orville and Erwin and two sisters, Viola RAUH and Lucille HILDENBRAND. She is survived by her five sons and two sisters, Mrs. Art (Ruth) KRIENKE of Lahoma and Mrs. Verda WEDEL of Enid. After graduating from Lahoma High School in 1929, she attended Central State Teachers College in Edmond, receiving her permanent teaching certificate. After graduation she taught in several one-room schools in north central Oklahoma including Turkey Creek School, west of Enid, which was moved to the grounds of the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid as a permanent part of that facility. In the spring of 2011, at the grand opening of the Center’s new museum building, Evelyn was honored as the oldest living Turkey Creek teacher. After Mr. BRUNKEN retired, following many years with the Borden Milk Company in Oklahoma City, the couple moved to East Lake Hills Estates, a residential community, north of Vian. Mrs. BRUNKEN was a talented and skilled quilter. She won numerous prizes with her quilts at State Fairs including Best of Show one year at the Tulsa State Fair, as well as other prizes and awards at the Oklahoma State Fair in Oklahoma City and many Sequoyah County fairs. In 1998, she took part in a three person show with her son, Glen BRUNKEN, professor of art at Slippery Rock University and grandson Bill BRUNKEN, an artist, in which she exhibited her quilts and they exhibited their art works in Slippery Rock University’s, Gault Gallery. One of her quilts was exhibited at Oklahoma State University’s Gardener Art Gallery. Two of her quilts are on permanent display in Oklahoma State University’s Curriculum Materials Library. She and Alvin were founding members and for 34 years were deeply involved with Trinity Lutheran Church in Sallisaw. In lieu of flowers, individuals wishing to make a donation in her name should do so to the charity or organization of their choice or to Trinity Lutheran Church, HC 61 Box 50, Sallisaw OK 74955. Condolences may be emailed to the family and an online obituary may be viewed by visiting www.strodefh.com.

Funeral services for Ione TURNER BUSSELL, 94, of Webbers Falls were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Gore with Wendell Cox officiating. Burial was at Memorial Park Cemetery in Muskogee under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. BUSSELL was born on Sept. 6, 1917, near Hattieville, Ark., to James Phillip and Ethel Pauline (SKIPPER) TURNER. She died on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Muskogee. She was a former educator. She attended Connors College and Northeastern State Teacher’s College and graduated with a bachelor’s degree. She taught for over 44 years and was honored at Gore for being named Teacher of the Year. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gore. She was also a volunteer at Muskogee General Hospital and the Veteran’s Hospital. Survivors include two daughters, Marion VOWEL and husband Max of Tulsa and Lou Ann WARD and husband Eddie of Webbers Falls; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandsons; and several other family members and friends. Pallbearers were members of her family, Jerry Ward, Darrell Ward, Craig Vowel, Paul Gould, Einar Helland, David Ward, Robert Ward, Grant Ward, Max Vowel II, Tye Weaver and Chance Parker. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Henry BUSSELL, two brothers, Paul and Fredis TURNER, and three sisters, Marretta, Genevieve and Adeline SHROYER.

Funeral services for Edith Marie CURRY, of Hackett, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Lee’s Creek Assembly of God Church in Nicut with burial to follow at Seabolt Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. CURRY was born on June 14, 1921, in Roland to Jess McANRLLY and Myrtle (LONDON) McANELLY. She died on Monday, Oct. 10, 2011. She was a homemaker. She married Wadie CURRY on Aug. 13, 1939, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on Feb. 21, 1996. Survivors include five daughters, Wilma CANNON of Wister, Mavis HAFLICH of Marysville, Calif., Glenda BRANSTER of Nicut, Betty BAIN of Short and Donna GOINS of Hackett; two sisters, Margaret AGUERO of Sacramento, Calif., and Virgie STONER of Tulare, Calif.; two brothers, George McANELLY of Sutter, Calif., and Houston McANELLY of Tulsa; 19 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and 20 great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one son, Jess Lee CURRY, her parents, and two brothers, Arthur and Eugene “Mac” McANELLY. Pallbearers are her grandsons.

Graveside services for James Edward “Jim” HINKLE, 40, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Brent Cemetery in Sallisaw with the Rev. Norman Ledford officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HINKLE was born on Jan. 3, 1971, in Santa Clara, Calif., to William “Tex” HINKLE and Katy (SCOTT) HINKLE. He died on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011, in Sallisaw. He was a roaster for Planters and of the Christian faith. He married Stacy LeMERE on March 21, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Stacy HINKLE of the home; one son, Alexx HINKLE of Hawaii; five stepchildren, Ashley LASCOR and husband B.J. of Texas, and Jessica HUFFMAN and husband Derek, Lynsey BALL and husband, Dustin and Zane and Jamie ALLISON, all of Sallisaw; five grandchildren, Bailey, Aiden, Kaitlyn, Emma and Lainey; his mother, of Sallisaw; his father, of California; in-laws, Keith and Betty BREHEM of Gans; one brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and Sonja HINKLE of Sallisaw; and niece and nephew, Sara and Darius. He was preceded in death by one brother, Billy Gene HINKLE. Pallbearers were Alexx Hinkle, Bobby Hinkle, Derek Huffman, Zane Allison, Dustin Ball and Steve Scott. To send an electronic condolence to the family, visit www.agentfuneralhome.com.

Graveside services for Samuel Wesley HUTSON Jr., 78, of Roland were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Northview Cemetery in Sallisaw with the Rev. Bill Adcock officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HUTSON was born on Nov. 2, 1932, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Samuel Wesley HUTSON and Julia Mille (FOSTER) HUTSON. He died on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, in Fort Smith. He was a retired printing press operator from Weldon, Williams and Lick Printing Co. Survivors include one son, Vernon and Kay DAVIS of Muldrow; three sisters, Beverly BOYETTE of Muldrow, Patricia GREGG of Gans and Betty EADES of Texas; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Ruth (FAULKNER) HUTSON on Sept. 22, 2011.

Funeral services for Emma Lou (TIPTON) LOWREY, 90, of Pocola were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Christian Grove Free Will Baptist Church under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro, with .Reverend Jimmy Waldrop Reverend Gene Thomas officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery. Ms. LOWREY was born August 10, 1921, in Mansfield, Arkansas to Melvin and Birdy (SMITH) TIPTON and passed away October 6, 2011, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She is survived by two daughters, Jean and husband Hoy MOONEYHAM of Pocola, and Rhonda and husband Paul FERGUSON of Pocola; Five sisters, Venia SATTAZAHN of Alma, Arkansas, Mary PETERS of Alma, Arkansas, Ruth RICHESIN of Van Buren, Arkansas, Lula GOINS of Owasso, Oklahoma and Vera AGNEW of Caddo Mills, Texas; two brothers, Floyd TIPTON of Alma, Arkansas and Mitchell TIPTON of Van Buren, Arkansas; six grandchildren, Carla DOUGLAS, Rick MOONEYHAM, Steve LOWREY, Philip LOWREY, Robby FERGUSON, and Kristi FERGUSON; eight great-grandchildren, Amanda BALES, Brad MOONEYHAM, Matthew DOUGLAS, Mark DOUGLAS,II, Nick EATON, Ashley DOWNS, Landan SMITH and Charles Ann HALE; one great-great-grandchild, Talon BALES ; and A host of family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; Offie LOWREY, one sister; Eunice NULEY, one brother; Elmer TIPTON, and two stepsons; Charles LOWREY and Early LOWREY. She was a member of Christian Grove Free Will Baptist Church of Pocola, Oklahoma and she loved gardening.

Funeral services for Ernie Lee WOOTEN, 97, of Spiro were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at Murry Spur Free Will Baptist Church in Spiro under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Rev C L Thomas officiated. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery. Mr. WOOTEN was born December 23, 1913, in Bokoshe, Oklahoma to Thomas Goode and Mary (CHILDRESS) WOOTEN and passed away October 10, 2011, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Mr. WOOTEN was laborer with the railroad. He is survived by four sons, Jim and wife, Ola WOOTEN of Flower Hill, Oklahoma Roy and wife, Lynn WOOTEN of Spiro, Oklahoma Billy and wife, Carolyn WOOTEN of Vinton, Virginia Carl and wife, Debbie WOOTEN of Spiro, Oklahoma; Numerous Grandchildren, Numerous Great Grandchildren , Numerous Great Great Grandchildren; Ernie was as member of Murry Spur Free Will Baptist Church in Spiro, Oklahoma also was a member of the American Legion. He was a U. S. Naval Reserve Seaman Second Class Veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lela; one son, Ernie G. WOOTEN; one daughter, Mary TROTTER and one brother, Bill "Willie" WOOTEN.

Jolita “Jo” BYRD of Sallisaw was born on June 13, 1961, in Redwood City, Calif., to Lanny and Ellen (CALKINS) JARVIS and passed away on Monday, Oct. 10, 2011, in Sallisaw at the age of 50. She is survived by one daughter, Kristy GABBERT and husband, Travis of Sallisaw; two sisters, Mary Ellen SUTCLIFFE of San Bernardino, Calif., and Kathy PETROWITZ of Sacramento, Calif.; one brother, Thomas JARVIS of Moorseville, Ind.; her mother, of Sallisaw; three grandchildren, Jeffery Tyler McELYEA, Colton Jo TUBBS and Kody Alan GABBART, all of Sallisaw; and lots and lots of close friends including her best friend, “Willie.” She was preceded in death by her father, her husband, Jeff DAVIS and granddaughter, Bradleigh Renee DAVIS. She loved horses and spending time with her friends, traveling, fishing and teasing her grandkids. Memorial services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Mallory-Martin Chapel with Bro. Ted Stamps and the Rev. John Watkins officiating. Cremation is under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Honorary pallbearers were Robert Dimitt, Ray Walton, Don Drake, Bubba Thompson, Travis Gabbert and Tommy Byrd. Honorary pallbearer group was The Racetrack Family. Please sign Ms. Byrd’s online guestbook at www.mallorymartinfuneralhome.com.

Graveside services for Osceal “O.V.” EMERY, 85, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith, Ark., with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. EMERY was born on Jan. 10, 1926, in Walnut Ridge, Ark., to Harvey Glen EMERY and Etter (DAVIS) EMERY. He died on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011, in Fort Smith. He was a car salesman. He married Ruby Jean OSBURN SMITH in July of 1975, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Jean EMERY of the home; one daughter, Judy BERCHER of Fort Smith; two sons, Mitchell EMERY of Tecumseh and Ronnie EMERY of Van Buren, Ark.; three stepdaughters, Phyllis MAGNUS of Bonanza, Ark., and Tammy SMITH and Amanda SMITH, both of Sallisaw; one stepson, Jimmy Paul SMITH of Fort Smith; four sisters, Mildred GRAY of Jonesboro, Ark., and Eula TAYLOR, Wilma McCORMICK and Darcy SAWYER, all of Kennett, Mo.; one brother, Thomas EMERY of Cape Girard, Mo.; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services for Rubye Lorene KUMPE, 90, of Gans are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Dennis Queen officiating. Burial is at Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. KUMPE was born on Feb. 16, 1921, in Albion to Joe BURCHFIELD and Dora May (BARNES) BURCHFIELD. She died on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011, in Tulsa. She was a retired LPN. She married William Andrew KUMPE on Jan. 16, 1948, in Fort Smith, Ark. He preceded her in death on Sept. 15, 1978. Survivors include one son, Bill KUMPE of Tulsa; and one grandchild.

.Funeral services for Charles Ernest MATTOX, 88, of Sallisaw, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Sallisaw, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home, with the Reverend Doctor Trevor Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Sallisaw City Cemetery. Charles was born May 14, 1923, in Wilburton, OK to Emmette Esta MATTOX and Flora Jane BENNETT MATTOX. He died Wednesday, October 12, 2011, in Sallisaw, OK. He was a 1941 graduate of Sallisaw High School. In 1985 at the annual Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce Banquet, Charles was presented with the prestigious Sequoyah Award, given annually to a Sallisaw citizen of at least 20 years residency and who has made outstanding contributions over the years to the community. Among Charles’ accomplishments were the establishment of at least 20 businesses in Sallisaw, seven housing developments and/or additions, establishment of 16 nursing homes, one condominium project, founding of the airport, served three terms on city council and was instrumental in establishing the present form of city government, construction of a Ford Motor dealership and being responsible for at least 75 Sallisaw people being connected with the nursing home industry, as well as establishing Oklahoma Nursing Home Supply. He was a past president of the Oklahoma Nursing Home Association and a thirty-some year member. Charles was also responsible for whiskey tax being used in Sallisaw to pay for the city swimming pool, tennis courts and other recreational facilities. He was a past president of the Sallisaw Lions Club, Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce, built three motels in the county, along with the Downtown Apartments, and helped charter the First National Bank of Sallisaw. He was also instrumental in helping establish his grandson-in-law Brian Stites, and his son Brent, in their own home construction businesses. Charles loved and vocally praised the town of Sallisaw and was always ready to tell you how good Sallisaw had been to him, never mentioning how much he had done for the town of Sallisaw. Whenever anyone would tell Charles that he had been lucky, he would always be quick to correct them by saying, “No, not lucky, I’ve been blessed.” Charles was also the oldest and longest standing member of the Sallisaw First United Methodist Church. Charles’s first marriage to Lou Elba MARTIN ended in 1983. Charles then married Linda Kay ALMY on October 4, 1985 and they just celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary. Survivors include wife Linda MATTOX of the home; brother James MATTOX(Louise) of Lexington, S.C. and sister Alta BYRD of Bentonville, AR; sons Brent Allen MATTOX(Starlet) and Paul David MATTOX(Jan) of Sallisaw and stepson Kevin ALMY of Carson City, NV; grandchildren Bonnie STITES(Brian) of Sallisaw, Jeff MATTOX(Stacy) of Fort Smith, AR, Melanie SPARKS(Larry Michael) of Sallisaw, Dallas MATTOX(Rachel) of Dallas, TX, and Lyle ALMY of Denison, TX; greatgrandchildren Donavon BALDRIDGE, McKinley and Madison STITES, Maximillion, Alexander and Jack SPARKS, Trinity, Hailey, Robert and Natalynn MATTOX, Cassidy Rose ALMY, Bella and Alyssa SULLIVAN, Cooper COX and Presley PRUITT; many nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Dale and Jewell MATTOX, and a sister, Doris WESTFALL. Pallbearers will be Sinclair Armstrong, George Glenn, Jerry Heatherington, A. J. Henshaw, Larry Oard, and Larry Randolph. Honorary pallbearers are Gilbert Green, Don Elwick, Sr., Dewey Padgett, Paul Fine, Barney Cheek, Jim Mayes, Dale Wood, Dennis Sprouse, Dr. Gary Fine, Dr. Rick Robbins, Mack Cupp, Brady Bauer, Matt Bauer, Jack Jamison, John Dillard and Jack Sorensen.

James Iven PLUNKETT, age 80, of Sallisaw passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011, in Sallisaw. He was born on Aug. 16, 1931, in Sallisaw to William Olen and Pauline Lucille (HARDEN) PLUNKETT. James grew up in Sallisaw and attended Sallisaw High School. Joining the U.S. Army, he served his country during the Korean conflict. Never afraid of a new challenge, he had numerous occupations such as the following: ranching, farming, insurance, training horses, working on an off shore oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, construction, real estate, and appraisal work. These jobs took him to many cities and states. Ultimately, it was fate that he returned to his hometown in the 1970s. he was actively involved in church as a Sunday school teacher and usher. He had a passion for church, family, friends, horses and cattle ranching, reading, and sharing stories. James is survived by his wife, Ruby PLUNKETT of Sallisaw; one daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Steve HERRON of Edmond; one granddaughter, Madison HERRON of Edmond; two stepsons, Phil and Travis KIBBE of Tulsa; one brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Jean PLUNKETT of Marietta; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Wakie and John McBRIDE of Marietta, Patsy and Robert SMITH of Vian and Vickie CONN of Poteau; seven nieces; three nephews; aunts and uncles include Kenneth and wife, Dorothy HARDEN of Vian, Kitty TURNER, Dot and husband, Harold ALFORD, all of Hot Springs, Ark., Dorotha and husband, Curtis THAXTON of Blytheville, Ark., Rosa and husband, Doyle LAVENDER of Alexandria, La, Dewey and wife, Madonna PLUNKETT of Caraway, Ark., and Larry and Linda PLUNKETT of Blytheville. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Sallisaw with the Rev. Brian Zinck officiating. Interment followed at Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent funeral Home in Sallisaw. To send a condolence to the family visit www.agentfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Joshua James PROBST, 28, of Sallisaw are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Bro. Clint Avert officiating. Burial is at Maple Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. PROBST was born on April 30, 1983, in Pensacola, Fla., to Dean Allen PROBST and Michelle Lynn (GREEN) PARTAIN. He worked at the Subway store inside the Sallisaw Walmart. Survivors include his wife, Erin of the home; one daughter Paisley Faith PROBST of the home; one son, Jackson PROBST of the home; his mother, of Muldrow; his father, of Alexander, La.; one stepsister, Joan PARTAIN of Muldrow; and his grandparents of Sallisaw. Pallbearers are John Partain, Jeff Jackson, Aaron Partain, Jason Siemens Mitchell Siemens, and Archie Vega. Memorials may be made to National Bank in Sallisaw in care of Erin Powell Family.

Funeral services for Velma Leona RANDOLPH, 85, of Hanson are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. John Tautfest officiating. Burial is at Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. RANDOLPH was born on April 30, 1926, in Sadie to Robert DAVIS and Rebecca Jane (POWELL) DAVIS. She died on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011, in Gans. She was a cattle rancher. She married Thomas Clayton RANDOLPH on Dec. 17, 1943, in Fort Smith, Ark. He preceded her in death on July 13, 1982. Survivors include one daughter, Marcia CULLUM of Hanson; four sisters, Darlene BLOUNT HARRIS, Doris WALKER, Shirley WYNN, and Cherry CARR; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents and one son, Thomas Clayton RANDOLPH Jr. Pallbearers are Alan Davis, Paul Davis, O’Dell Davis, Stephen Davis, Tim Blount, Larry Blount and James Blount.

Funeral services for Lelan Lucille CATLETT, 95, of Roland were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow with the Rev. Shawn Money officiating. Burial was at Blackjack Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CATLETT was born on Aug. 25, 1916, in Sugar Grove, Ark., to Oscar ROWLAND and Maudie (VESSEL) ROWLAND. She died on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in Roland. She was a homemaker. She married Nathaniel Luke CATLETT on Sept. 16, 1934, in Vian. Survivors include one daughter, Glena JARRATT of San Angelo, Texas; two sons, Dean CATLETT and Harold CATLETT, both of Montgomery, Texas; six grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Imogene TREAT and her parents. Pallbearers were her grandchildren and Michael Branson, Bery Huffman and Tim Laney.

Kenneth Don DICKENS Jr., 49, of Muldrow died on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011, in Muldrow. He was born on Jan. 24, 1962, in Sacramento, Calif., to Kenneth Don DICKENS Sr. and Doris June (PRUITT) DICKENS. No formal service is planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. DICKENS worked in concrete delivery. He married Angela Marie CORDRAY on Feb. 14, 1995, in Eureka Springs, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Angela DICKENS of the home; two daughters, Cassandra CORDRAY of Marble City and Heather Don-Marie DICKENS of Fort Smith, Ark.; one son, Bubba FOREMAN of Muldrow; two sisters Terry AJURIA of Marysville, Calif., and Regina DICKENS of Muldrow; five grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Nevaeh Shayanne FAGAN, infant girl, of Sallisaw died on Oct. 15, 2011, in Fort Smith, Ark. She was born on Oct. 15, 2011, in Fort Smith to Matthew Scott FAGAN and Florence Lucelle BURNS. Survivors include her parents of Sallisaw; her grandparents; and other relatives. No formal service is planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.

Funeral services for David Lyne HENSON, 56, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Robert Polvado officiating. Burial was at Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HENSON was born on Feb. 27, 1955, in Tulsa to William Floyd HENSON and Lena Mae (HUMPHREY) HENSON. He died on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011, in Fort Smith, Ark. He was a painter. He married Karen Lynn GOLAY on Nov. 12, 1974, in Tulsa. Survivors include his wife, Karen HENSON of the home; one daughter, Kimberly HENSON of Sallisaw; two sons, David Wayne HENSON of Tulsa and Tracy HENSON of Australia; two brothers, Larry HENSON of Pryor and Donald HENSON of Tulsa; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, James and Billy HENSON and one sister, Barbara WALTON. Pallbearers were Steven Fargo, Billy Glover, Karl Henson, Christopher Henson, Cody Maxwell and Ryan Huffman.

Funeral services for Wayne RIDDLE, 66, of Muldrow were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Liberty Assembly of God Church in Muldrow with the Rev. Al Ruckman officiating. Burial was at Liberty Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. RIDDLE was born on May 12, 1945, in Liberty to Gib RIDDLE and Essie (IRVAN) RIDDLE. He died on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011, in Muldrow. He was retired from Baldor. He married Billie ROGERS on March 16, 1974, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Billie of the home; three sons, Richard, Frankie and Randal VonHOLT, all of Muldrow; siblings, Gilbert, Gene and Finnis RIDDLE, all of Muldrow, Arlis J. RIDDLE of Trinity, Texas and Jimmy Dale RIDDLE of Roland; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Peggy HAMLIN. Pallbearers were Edward House, Randal House, Harper House, Frankie VonHolt, Jimmy Dale Riddle, Shannon Dale Riddle, Robert McMurray and Randal VonHolt.

Herbert H. DENNIS was born April 1, 1929 in Sand Town Bottoms, Oklahoma, the son of Calvin DENNIS and Viola HOLT DENNIS. He married Hazel Lee MYERS DENNIS on November 17, 1954 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Mr. DENNIS began working at the Vian Sundry Store when he was 11 years old and was the owner for more than 50 years. He served as the Mayor of Vian for several years, Vian City Clerk for 17 years and a school bus driver for 38 years. He was active in the Quarterback Club and was a play by play announcer for Junior High. He had a servant's heart. Mr. DENNIS passed this life on October 20, 2011 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Survivors include his wife: Hazel of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Alana and Brad FISCHER of Bixby, Ok. and Glenda and David SIRES of Tulsa, Ok.; one son Herbert H. DENNIS of Abbeville, La.; four grandchildren, Johannah FISCHER, Rachael, Joshua and Isaac SIRES; one brother and sister-in-law, C.D. and Alma DENNIS of Porterville, Ca.; several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters: Jewell CATLETT and Margie GOWER, and six brothers: Olen, Ted and Willis BARKER and R.C., Herman and W.C. DENNIS. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 2 pm at the First United Methodist Church in Vian, Ok., with Mr Jim Murphy officiating, burial in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the directions of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Viewing will be Sunday 1 - 9 pm and Monday 10 am - 9 pm Family will greet Monday from 6 - 8 pm at Agent Funeral Home - Sallisaw, Ok.Pallbearers were Ed Brockman, Larry Jack Horn, Dearl Anderson, Jerry Caughman, Joe Paul Simon, Jerry Paul Simon, J.E. Choate, Winford Brown, Gene Lemmons and Gary Seay. Honorary pallbearers will be Don Brockman, George Carter, Bobby Ray Anderson, Bill Zeiler, Jim Peterson, Larry Peterson, Eulis Wing, Dale Keffel and Johnny Carson

Funeral services for Ron HENRY, 64, of Ardmore were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Ardmore with Dr. Lander Bethel Jr. officiating under the direction of Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home of Ardmore. Mr. HENRY was born on Aug. 5, 1947, in Sallisaw to Earl and Pearl (BRUNK) HENRY Sr. He died on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011. He was a member of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, retiring after 22 years of service. He was a member of the Oklahoma Troopers Association and was of the Baptist faith. He was a graduate of Gans High School and attended the University of Central Oklahoma. He married Barbara ENGLAND on April 2, 1966 in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Barbara HENRY of the home; two sons and their wives, Allen and Karen HENRY and Daron and Rhonda HENRY, all of Ardmore; three brothers, Billy HENRY of Sallisaw, Earl HENRY Jr. of Gans and Bobby HENRY of Grady, Ark.; five sisters, Shelba BETHEL, Sharon HENRY and Brenda WILSON, all of Norman, Lucy HENRY of Fort Smith, Ark., and Paula CARTER of Tahlequah; several other family members and friends. Memorials may be made in Ron’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Funeral services for Mary Jean ROGERS, 62, of Spiro are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Victory Worship Center with the Rev. Rick McElyea officiating. Burial is at New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mrs. ROGERS was born on May 22, 1949, in Modesto, Calif., to Nicholas D’AMATO and Dorthea Jean (HUME) D’AMATO. She died on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011, in Fort Smith, Ark. She was a social worker with the Department of Human Services in Leflore County for 37 years. Survivors include one son, Jordan ROGERS and wife, Leslie of Spiro; and several other family members and friends. Pallbearers were Travis Christenberry, Daniel D’amato, Timmy D’amato, Tim Carter, Josh McElyea and James Miller. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Larry Rogers.

Herschel CATE, 46, of Sallisaw died on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011, in Tulsa. He was born on Nov. 1, 1964, in San Angelo, Texas. Private family services are being held. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He worked in construction. Survivors include his wife, Deborah Faye (PERKINS) CATE of the home; two daughters, Dee PERKINS of Sallisaw and Dona PERSON of Muldrow; three sons, Corbet PERKINS and Johnathan CHAPMAN, both of Muldrow and Calvin PERKINS of Vian; three sisters, Carolyn Faye COLLINS, Doris HOWARD and Sue BUTLER, all of Sallisaw; one brother, Gary CATE of Sallisaw; and five grandchildren.

Funeral services for Doyle Lee CRAIGHEAD, 65, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Round Mountain Community Church in Gore with Bro. Merle Rowe and Bro. Chris Armor officiating. Burial was at Round Mountain Cemetery in Gore under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. CRAIGHEAD was born on Sept. 12, 1946, in Vian to Jack CRAIGHEAD and Bonnie (MILLIGAN) CRAIGHEAD. He died on Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, in Muskogee. He married Sadie Merle DAMERON on March 31, 1999, in Horseshoe Bend. She preceded him in death on March 8, 2002. Survivors include, two daughters, Kathy NELSON of Vian and Tammy SHANNON of Collinsville; eight sisters, Lois VARNER of Churchville,Va., June QUALLS, Ella ASHER, Linda ROWE, Sally ROWE and Lena MILLER, all of Sallisaw, Lahoma ROWE of Spiro and Jean BURNS of West Fork, Ark.; two brothers, Sam and Rick CRAIGHEAD, both of Sallisaw; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Charles CRAIGHEAD. Pallbearers were Jeff Burns, Shawn Rowe, Joseph Craighead, Danny Rowe, Derek Miller and Blake Stites.

Graveside services for Imogene WEBB GARRETT, 96, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Spiro City Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mrs. GARRETT was born on Aug. 20, 1915, in Spiro to Lee WEBB and Nana WEBB. She died on Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, in Hawley, Texas. She was a teacher in the Spiro Public Schools. She was involved in Woman’s Club and PEO and in several educational organizations. She was a member of the Eastern Stars and enjoyed playing the piano. Survivors include two daughters, Deanna THOMAS and husband, Doug of Hawley and Peggy STRONG and husband, Ed of Rainbow, Calif.; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Ulyss GARRETT.

Funeral services for Frank Dee GIST, 78, are being held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Spiro. Burial is at Cowlington Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mr. GIST was born on July 13, 1933, in Brooken to John GIST and Lela (WINN) GIST. He died on Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, in Spiro. He was a farmer and a Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict. Survivors include two daughters, Connie UPTON and husband, Scott of Fort Smith, Ark., and Leslie BRADY and husband, Alan of Pocola; two sons, Bill GIST and wife Therisa and Ed GIST, all of Stigler; two sisters, Alice GIBSON of Shawnee and Della DAVIS of Arvin, Calif.; one brother, J.D. GIST of Cowlington; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Mattie MALLAY and Eunice SUTTER and two brothers, Bob GIST and Butler GIST.

Graveside services for Frank LILLARD, 66, of Sallisaw were held at 11 a.m. at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with Ray Walker and Jim Murphy officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. LILLARD was born on Jan. 18, 1945, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Woodrow Wilson LILLARD and Mayme Vesta (SMITH) LILLARD. He died on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, in Pocola. He was a lawyer. Survivors include two sisters, Mary LILLARD and Margaret PERRY, both of Sallisaw; and one brother, Jack LILLARD of Sallisaw. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services for Paul V. RODGERS, 59, of Keota were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at New Hope Cemetery with the Rev. Buel Lewallen officiating under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mr. RODGERS was born on Nov. 2, 1951, in Spiro to Virgil Lee RODGERS and Lois Pauline (GREENWOOD) RODGERS. He died on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, in Fort Smith, Ark. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, motorcycles and fast cars. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn of the home; one daughter, Stephanie RODGERS of Poteau; one son, Michael NOERR and wife, Mary of Honolulu, Hawaii; one sister, Linda POLLARD of Spiro; six brothers, Johnny RODGERS, Tom RODGERS and Chuck RODGERS, all of Keota, Harold RODGERS of Payson, Ariz., Rick RODGERS of Panama and Danny RODGERS of Hillsboro, Texas; his mother, of Spiro; and two grandchildren. Pallbearers were Clifton Gilbert, David Tucker, Mike Pollard, Ron Rodgers, Don Rodgers, Richie Rodgers and Michael Noerr. He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Bobby Rodgers.

Funeral services for Jimmy Dean SPEARS, 42, of Gore were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Gore with Heath Briley officiating. Burial was at Stevenson Cemetery under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. SPEARS was born on March 31, 1969, in Muskogee to Troy Dean SPEARS Sr. and Jotalee Retha (SWERENGIN) SPEARS. He died on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, in Gore. Jimmy enjoyed being a truck driver, earning his certificate in 2002 through Caddo-Kiowa Technology Center. He enjoyed working with animals and worked with horses through out his life. He was a lifelong resident of the area. Survivors include his parents, of San Antonio, Texas; sister, Sheila TSCHETTER and husband, Raymond of Lytle, Texas; a brother, Troy Dean SPEARS Jr. and wife, Jayne VEE of Gore; his grandmother, of Gore; and numerous other family members and friends. Pallbearers were Troy Dean Spears Jr., Floyd Spears Jr., Shane Swearengin, Bryan Mannon, Dwight Swearengin and Tony Swearengin.

Funeral services for Bobby Glen SUMPTER, 63 of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Jeffrey Brown officiating. Burial was at Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SUMPTER was born on Dec. 28, 1947, in Paso Robles, Calif., to Elzy Gus SUMPTER and Anna Jane (WOODWARD) SUMPTER. He died on Friday, Oct. 21, 2011, in Sallisaw. Mr. SUMPTER was a professional truck driver. Survivors include one daughter, Brandy TODACK of Topeka, Kan.; four brothers, Frank SUMPTER, Dean SUMPTER and Don SUMPTER, all of Sallisaw and Larry SUMPTER of Fort Smith, Ark.; his companion, Anniebelle DIXON of Sallisaw; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Pallbearers were Frank, Larry, Dean and Don Sumpter, Jimmy McClendon and Paul Caughman.

Funeral services for Michelle BURRIS ALLEN, 44, of Sallisaw are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. ALLEN was born on July 6, 1967, in Phoenix, Ariz., to Quannah Leon BURRIS and Wilma Juanita (PARKS) BURRIS. She died on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011, in Sallisaw. She was a homemaker. Survivors include one daughter, Summer Michelle ALLEN of Sallisaw; three sons, Jonathan Michael ALLEN of Tulsa, Christopher Todd ALLEN of Talleson, Ariz., and Shawn Anthony ALLEN of Phoenix; her parents, of Sallisaw; three brothers, Alfred Westley JORDAN of Chandler, Ariz., Claude Leon BURRIS of Phoenix and Paul Anthony BURRIS of Sallisaw; and one grandchild. Pallbearers are Chris Allen, Shawn Allen, Jon Allen, Paul Burris, Leon Burris and Wes Jordan.

Funeral services for Lillie Marie FARGO were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Andy O’Neal officiating. Burial was at Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. FARGO was born on Dec. 12, 1944, in Wilburton to Elzie GILL and Dorothy Mae (STEPHENS) GILL. She died on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011, in Fort Smith, Ark. She was a manager at Walmart and retired after 25 years of service. Survivors include her husband, Jimmy Charles FARGO of the home; two sons, Ricky FARGO and Larry FARGO, both of Muldrow; one sister, Edith Mae PHELPS of Wilburton; one brother, Donald GILL of Seminole; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Leroy GILL. Pallbearers were Larry Fargo, Steven Fargo, Ricky Fargo II, Bill Venable and George Sutton.

Funeral services for Anna Elizabeth SMITH WATTS, 84, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating. Burial was at Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WATTS was born on April 12, 1927, in Seminole to Charles Alexander SMITH and Lorena Marie (AKIENS) SMITH. She died on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011, in Fort Smith, Ark. She was a homemaker. She married Ford Henry WATTS on April 12, 1943, in Fort Smith. He preceded her in death on Sept. 14, 2011. Survivors include one daughter, Raye KAPPENMAN of Sallisaw; one son, David WATTS of Sallisaw; and two grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Raymond and Charles SMITH. Pallbearers were family and friends.

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