SEPTEMBER 2011

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Funeral services for Jesse Olen HARRISON, 64, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Elim Full Gospel Church in Sallisaw with Bro. Jerry Green and Bro. Troy Marino officiating. Burial was at Lee’s Chapel Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HARRISON was born on April 28, 1947, in Mulberry, Ark., to Flay HARRISON and Nora (MASTERSON) HARRISON. He died on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011, in Sallisaw. He was a farmer and rancher. He married Kathryn LaVerne COPELAND on May 15, 1987, in Van Buren Ark. Survivors include his wife, LaVerne HARRISON of the home; one daughter, Dana PECK of Mocksville, N.C.; four sons, Jesse Brian BISHOP of Roland, Brandon Ray BISHOP of Muldrow, Jesse Olen HARRISON II of Fort Smith, Ark., and Daron HARRISON of Sallisaw; four sisters, Mary HENRY and Norene GILBREATH, both of Mulberry, Ruthie SUMLAR of Cedartown, Ga., and Caroline DUTTON of Mountainburg, Ark.,; two brothers, Floy HARRISON of Sublett, Kan. and David HARRISON of Mountainburg; 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Pallbearers were Isidro Mendoza, Pancho Castillo, DeWayne Fair, Dink Scott, Ted Stamps and Jerry Green.

Rev. Ted HILLIARD of Sallisaw was born on Aug. 31, 1922, in Grapevine, Texas to George Washington and Daisy Dean (CALLAHAN) HILLIARD, and passed away Monday, Aug. 29, 201, in Fort Smith, Ark., at the age of 88. He is survived by one daughter, Cheryl GOOD of Sallisaw; two sons, Dr. Phillip HILLIARD and wife, Leanna of Alhambra, Calif. and Ted Carroll HILLIARD of Tracyton, Wash.; one stepdaughter, LouAnn CAREY of Vian; two stepsons, Marvin HOGNER of Gore and Eddie HOGNER of Turlock, Calif.; six grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two wives, Martha and Hattie Belle, six sisters, Ollie, Sybil, Julia, Kitty, Ruth and Allie, two brothers, Louie and Leon. He was the former pastor of Round Mountain Community Church in Vian. Funeral services are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Round Mountain Community Church with Pastor Phillip Hilliard, Pastor Arthur Laidley and Pastor Curtis Bias officiating. Burial will follow at Round Mountain Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Please sign Mr. HILLIARD’s online guestbook at www.mallorymartinfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Jerry Eugene McMAHON, 73, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Church of Christ in Sallisaw with Bro. Royce Martin officiating. Burial was at Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw Mr. McMAHON was born on July 8, 1938, in Keefeton to Charles Emmett McMAHON and Alice (HIGHTOWER) McMAHON. He died on Friday, Aug. 26, 2011, in Sallisaw. He was a maintenance machinist at Beckart. He married Mary Lee WHEELER on Aug. 19, 1964, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Mary McHAHON of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Elyse and Tim BARTEE of Bowling Green, Ken.; three brothers and one sister-in-law, Eugene and Mildred PENDERGRASS of Eufaula, Charles McMAHON of Broken Arrow and Erroll McMAHON of Santa Maria, Calif.; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Sean McMAHON, and his stepmother, Dovie McMAHON. Pallbearers were Larry Gragg, Don Garrett, Cana Hall, Todd Brewer, Dan Drake and Ryan Smith.

Funeral services for Chloe Elizabeth “Trixie” SMITH, 95, of Vian were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Vian Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Burial was at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SMITH was born on Sept. 25, 1915, in Rudy, Ark., to James White BERRY and Ruth Adaline (BELL) BERRY. She died on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011, in Sallisaw. She owned and operated Vian Café and Vian Laundry and was a homemaker. She married Curtis Junior SMITH on Aug. 27, 1932, in Vian. He preceded her in death on Oct. 3, 1998. Survivors include two daughters, Mary WALLER of Shawnee and Kitty KLEMAN of Lewisville, Texas; three sons, Bob SMITH of Vian, Jerry SMITH of Henderson, Nev., and Bill SMITH of McClain; 39 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; and 28 great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Willa Jean SMITH, two sons, James Emery “Irishman” SMITH and Walter Raymond “Blue” SMITH, three sisters, Ethel, Iva and Jennie Bell BERRY and five brothers, John, Walter, Roy, Arthur Floyd and David BERRY. Pallbearers were Jerry Gilbreath, Jack Gilbreath, Keith Stewart, Dale Thomas, Dale Buttery and Jon Hamilton.

Ruby P. Haywood BROWN, 99, of Muldrow passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011, in Roland. She was born on Feb. 21, 1912, in a log cabin at Muldrow. She was the fifth of six children born to Ada and Oscar HAYWOOD. Ruby married Roy BROWN on Nov. 19, 1926, in Muldrow. She was a homemaker, farmer and later worked 19 years as a nursing aid at the Muldrow Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two daughters, Nina RUSSELL and Patsy HUGHES, one son, Damon BROWN, one grandson and all her siblings. Ruby’s greatest joy was family gatherings, tending her garden, fishing and her many dogs. Survivors include two daughters, Bernice MOORE of Muldrow and Virginia CHANDLER of Roland; and one son, Leroy BROWN of Kansas City, Kan. Ruby was blessed with 21 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Her talent was making each child feel special. Ruby had been residing at the Sequoyah East Nursing Center in Roland for the last several years. Her family is grateful to the wonderful staff from Sequoyah East Nursing Center and Horizon Hospice who gave her unconditional love and attention Services to celebrate her life were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow. Burial was at Lee’s Chapel Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agent Funeral Home. Active pallbearers were Michael Moore, Dennis Brown, Calvin Brown, Brian Chandler, Danny Russell and Jessie Hughes. Honorary pallbearers were Jimmie Moore and Dennis Hughes. To send and electronic condolence to the family visit www.agentfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Larry MILLER, 67, of Bokoshe are being held on Saturday at the Bokoshe Assembly of God Church under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mr. MILLER was a coal miner.

Graveside services for Sharline CARTER BROWN, 45 of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Sallisaw Cemetery with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BROWN was born on Oct. 25, 1965, in Bakersfield, Calif., to William Everett CARTER and Mildred CARTER. She died on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, in Fort Smith, Ark. She was a waitress. She married Paul Dwayne BROWN on Oct. 1, 1999, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, Paul of the home; stepdaughter, Lindsay BROWN METHENY of Sallisaw; stepson, Cory BROWN of Sallisaw; two sisters, Bonnie MAYTUBBY and Peggy BRICE; four brothers, Ricky, Steven, Jimmy and Vernon CARTER; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters, Paticia KEITEL, Edith BUCKNER and Cora Faye CARTER.

Funeral services for Amy Lee ELLIS will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011, at the First Baptist Church in Vian. Burial will follow at Roselawn Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. ELLIS was born on Dec. 24, 1918, in Morrilton, Ark., to Will B. BRIGGS and Bennetta (ROYAL) BRIGGS. She died on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011, in Vian. She was a sorter for Tulsa Paper Company. Survivors include one daughter, Joanna ELLIS of Tulsa; one sister, Bernice BRIGGS of Tulsa, two brothers, L.V. BRIGGS of Vian and Ripple BRIGGS of Roland; seven grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mose ELLIS, her parents, one daughter, Ella ELLIS, one son, Ruben ELLIS, three sisters and two brothers.

Funeral services for Arie Weslie LIPE, 81, of Vian are being held at 2 p.m. Friday at Round Mountain Community Church with Bro. Arthur Laidley and Bro. Larry Lipe officiating. Burial is at Round Mountain Cemetery in Vian under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. LIPE was born on Nov. 22, 1929, in Webbers Falls to Arie LIPE and Elsie (HINKLE) LIPE. He died on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011, in Vian. He was a machinist and a U.S. Air Force veteran. He married Willene HEFTON on July 24, 1954, in Stigler. Survivors include his wife, Willene LIPE of the home; three daughters, Marilyn JACKSON of Edmond, Patricia DAVIS of Tulsa and Carol LIPE of the home; one son, Robert LIPE of Tulsa; five sisters, Marynell ALLEN of Sperry, Pauline MAYO and Dixie LIPE, both of Kansas City, Mo., Lois EINSTEIN of Illinois, and Carol FORD of Muskogee; two brothers, Larry LIPE of Eufaula and Bobby LIPE of Joplin, Mo.; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Weslie and Mark LIPE, his parents, and three brothers, Billy, Richard and Floyd LIPE. Pallbearers are John Robert Lipe, Mark Lipe, Terry Lipe, Ricky Lipe, DaRell Guess and Cameron Guess.

Funeral services for Terry F. NOEL, 56, of Marble City are being held at 2 p.m. at the Marble City School Gymnasium with Bro. Stanley Cottrell and Bro Wylie Cole officiating. Burial is at Bush Cemetery in Marble City under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. NOEL was born on Jan. 18, 1955, in Marble City to Henry Churchill NOEL and Billie (CRAWFORD) NOELl. He died on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, in Marble City. He was a professional floor covering installer. He married Anita Kay FIELDS on July 7, 1978, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Anita NOEL of the home; one son, Shelby NOEL of Marble City; his mother, of Marble City; six sisters, Charlene TAYLORr of Bunch, Fay GRAGG of Pocola, Janice HUNTER of Blackgum, and Judy COPELAND, Dixie NOEL and Janie NOEL, all of Marble City; four brothers, Jimmy NOEL of Sallisaw and Frank NOEL, Joe NOEL and Calvin NOEL, all of Marble City. He was preceded in death by one son, Byron FIELDS, his father, two sisters, Patsy RAY and Mary COLLINS, one brother, Manuel NOEL and his mother and father-in-law, Squirrel and Samaria FIELDS. Pallbearers are Jeff Mooneyham, David Copeland, Billy Oliver, Joel Stump, Jonathan Kendrick, Scotty Nofire and Kenneth White.

Funeral services for James Lee REECE Sr., 61, of Muskogee were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Millsap Funeral Service Chapel in Webbers Falls with Pastor Tim Turner officiating. Burial was at Vaught Cemetery under direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. REECE was born on Sept. 23, 1949, in Webbers Falls to James Franklin REECE and Addie Mae (HUNTER) REECE. He died on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011, in Muskogee. He was a graduate of Webbers Falls High School and a lifelong resident of the area. Survivors include his children, Charles REECE and wife, Amanda, of Checotah, James Lee Jr., Karrie HUMPHREYS and husband, Mike, and William Edward, all of Eufaula; sisters, LaVon SORY and husband, Marvin of Charleston, Ark., and Susie REECE of Webbers Falls; brother, Harley REECE and wife, Janice of Porum; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Glen REECE, Cecil CLARK, Homer REECE and Clarence REECE, and two sisters, Frances STOWERS and Bertha BRANHAM.

Funeral services for Geneva Ruth STROUP, 76, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Oct. 6, 1934, in Marble City to Archie STROUP and Josie (HONEYCUTT) STROUP. She died on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011, in Sallisaw. She was a retired school psychometrist for the State of Oklahoma. Survivors include two daughters, Myrna DIXON of Morris and Rainey DEAN of Muskogee; one son, Taylor BEAVER of Tomah, Wis.; three sisters, Sophia ADAMS of Prattville, Gladys CURD of Sallisaw and Geraldine DROWN of Hobbs, N.M.; one brother, Jimmy STROUP of Rogers, Ark.; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Donald SWIRES of Sallisaw was born on May 26, 1933, in Waggoner, Ill., to Verner and Mary Ellen (BROOKS) SWIRES and passed away Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011, in Vian at the age of 78. He is survived by his wife, Shirley of the home; one daughter, Teresa RIGGS and husband Eugene of Mountainburg, Ark.; three sons, Dennis SWIRES and wife, Mary Kay of Boonville, Mo., Vernon SWIRES and wife, Serena of Gilliam, Mo., and Steven SWIRES and wife, Rhonda of Gans; nine sisters, Elizabeth KNIGHT of Jackson, Ill., Margaret LANE of Licking, Mo., Irene LANE of Liberty, Patricia RIDDLE and Lavonne JUST, both of Muldrow, Sharon FOLSOM of Roland, Linda WORTHINGTON of California, Rhonda SOLAND of Wisconsin and Alice MYERS of New Mexico; 17 grandchildren, Jennifer, Tabby, Dennis, Samie, Kirsten, Erik, Jeremy, Vernon, Connie, Tanya, Haylee, Heather, Stephanie, Brandon, Megan, Tiffany and Shawna; and 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Debbie OSBORN, two sisters, Roma L. STRAUB and Dorothy POPPENHOUSE, two brothers, Robert SWIRES and John WORTHINGTON, one grandson, Cody SWIRES and one great-granddaughter, Cheyanna Niclole HOLT. He was a member of the Baptist faith. He was saved in 1991 at the Rolling Hills Baptist Church in Roland. He was a truck driver for 37 years. He married Shirley HUTCHINSON on Dec. 3, 1955, in Ketesville, Mo. They were married for 55 years. He loved to fish. He was a loving husband and father. He enjoyed his friends at TSA La Gi apartments. Graveside services are being held at 2 p.m. Friday at Sunset Cemetery in Marshall, Mo. Services are under the direction of the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Pallbearers are Steven Swires, Dennis Swires, Vernon Swires, Brandon Osborn, Dennis Swires II and Eugene Riggs. Please sign Mr. Swires online guestbook at www.mallorymartinfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Anthony Dean “Ripper” TIGER, 42, of Tulsa were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Redbird Smith Ceremonial Grounds, north of Vian, with Chief David Teehee officiating. Burial was at Redbird Smith Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. TIGER was born on Oct. 10, 1968, in Claremore to Ben TIGER Jr. and Hopeful (LOCUST) TIGER. He died on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011, in Tulsa. He was a welder. He married Donna Arleen GIRMMETT on April 13, 1991, in Vian. Survivors include his wife, Donna TIGER of the home; one daughter, Sarah TIGER of Tulsa; four sons, Aaron TIGER of Jenks and Jacob TIGER, Tenetkoche TIGER and Ben TIGER, all of Tulsa; his parents of Holdenville; and one brother, Jeffery TIGER of Strothers. Pallbearers were Aaron Tiger, Jacob Tiger, Tenetkoche Tiger, Ben Tiger III, Marshal Tiger and Jeff Tiger.

Funeral services for Doris Nell BENNETT, 84, of Vian are being held at 10 a.m. Monday at Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Vian with the Revs. Steve Spyers and Isaac Slape officiating. Burial is at Bennett Cemetery in Vian under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BENNETT was born on March 23, 1927, in Osage County to Elmer Bryan ARNALL and Alma (HENRY) ARNALL. She died on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011, in Vian. She was a homemaker. She married William Taylor “Bill” BENNETT on Sept. 10, 1966, in Blackgum. He preceded her in death on Dec. 6, 2007. Survivors include one daughter, Karen SIMMONS of Vian; one son, Larry SMITH of Vian; one brother, R.C. ARNELL of Hulbert; three grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one son, Johnny SMITH, one sister, Geraldine JACOBS and two brothers, Bill and Jack ARNALL. Pallbearers are James Simmons, Jeff Boyd, Curtis Wingo, Bryan Simmons, Lewis Cook, and Richard Bennett.

Funeral services for Violet Josephine ALLEN, 81, of Vian are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Round Mountain Church with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating. Burial is at Round Mountain Cemetery under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. ALLEN was born on Sept. 4, 1930, at Murphy, N.C., to Gary and Annabell (WHITE) RADFORD. She died on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011, in Vian. Survivors include her children, Steve ALLEN of Fort Gibson, Alice ALLEN and husband, Thomas O’NEAL, Marlin ALLEN, and Keith ALLEN, all of Vian, Ronnie ALLEN of Sallisaw asnd Emma BENNETT and husband, Fred of Muldrow; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a brother, Shirrel and wife, Sue RADFORD of Atlanta, Ga.; and a sister, Jeraldine WOODS and her husband, Carl of Goose Creek, S.C. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Starlin ALLEN, a daughter, Brenda and a son, Paul RADFORD. Pallbearers are Marlin Allen, Keith Allen, Steve Allen, Ronnie Allen, Tyler Carter and Justin Butzback.

Orville L.D. CARSON, 74, of Roland passed away Monday, Sept. 12, 2011, in Fort Smith, Ark. He was born on Oct. 14, 1936, in Fort Smith to the late Andrew and Myrtle Carson. He was a retired furniture upholsterer. He enjoyed boxing, bare back horse riding and loved his family. Graveside services are being held at noon Friday at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro. Arrangements are under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Virginia of the home; four daughters, Dennie BENNETT, Charlotte THORNBURG and Marilyn COUGHRAN, all of Muldrow and Joy RILEY of Natural Dam, Ark.; his sister, Rachel ROOK of Tulsa; his brother Esco CARSON of El Cajon, Calif.; eight grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are David Osborn, Tracy Nighswonger, Rusty Riley, Scotty Coughran, Derek Coughran and Jade Dyer. Viewing will from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. To sign the online guestbook please visit www.fentressmortuary.com.

Funeral services for John CLAWSON, 60, of Keys were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Green Country Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop Marty Jones officiating. Burial was at 3 p.m. at the Drumright North Cemetery under the direction of Green Country Funeral Home of Tahlequah. Mr. CLAWSON was born on Nov. 25, 1950, in Yale to Abraham “AJ” and Vasca (COMER) CLAWSON. He died on Friday, Sept. 9, 2011, in Tulsa. Survivors include his wife, GuDonna CLAWSON of the home; daughters, Tonja WAGONER and husband, Johnnie of Watts, and Carol JETTON and husband, Jimmy of Lincoln, Ark.; brothers, AJ CLAWSON and wife, Sharon, Jack CLAWSON and wife, Ann and Bill CLAWSON and wife, Patty, all of Oilton; sisters Patty TURNER of Oklahoma City, Mary DEEDS and husband, Kenneth and Wilma JONES and husband, Herman, all of Oilton, Katherine RANDOLPH and husband, Raymond of Mannford and Shirley JONES of Alabama; six grandchildren; and several other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 35 years, RosaLee, a brother, Leland CLAWSON and a son, Jerry CLAWSON.

Funeral services for Alfred Woodrow FARLESS, 91, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Church of Christ in Sallisaw with Bro. Royce Martin officiating. Burial was at Round Mountain Cemetery in Vian under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. FARLESS was born on March 1, 1920, in Gainesville, Mo., to John Wesley FARLESS and Nina Lilly (HILL) FARLESS. He died on Friday, Sept. 9, 2011, in Sallisaw. He was a retired commercial pilot. He married Loyce Louise VANCE LANE on Oct. 3, 2002, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Loyce FARLESS of the home; three sons, David Lynn FARLESS of Springfield, Mo., Wesley Louis FARLESS of Sallisaw and Charley Paul FARLESS of Drumwright; three stepsons, Michael GILLESPIE of Tulsa, Larry LANE of Florida and Roger LANE of Kansas City, Kan.; one stepdaughter, Judith FREER of Oklahoma City; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Judith Ann Balk and two sisters, Wilma Marie Plaster and Wanda Lee Tevebaugh. Pallbearers were his grandchildren.

Funeral services for Sherman Lee GORE, 51, of Texhoma are being held at 2 p.m. Friday at the First Christian Church in Texhoma with Pastor Larry Watson officiating. Burial is at the Texhoma Cemetery under the direction of Bunch-Roberts Funeral Home of Guymon. Mr. GORE was born on Aug. 23, 1960, in Guymon to Robert and Beverly (MEREDITH) GORE. He died on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in Amarillo, Texas. He attended the Texhoma School system and was a member of the First Christian Church. He spent the majority of his life in the gas and oil industry. He married Donna Patricia WEBB on June 7, 2007, in Texhoma. She preceded him in death on March 6, 2008. Survivors include his father, of Texhoma; one daughter, Summer Lynn WRIGHT of Texhoma; two sons, Cody GORE of Texhoma and Sherman DAVIS of St. Joseph, Mo.; one brother, Robert Michael GORE of Elk City; and three sisters, Kimberly Jo HANCOCK of Theodore, Ala., Patricia Ann LAWRENCE of Milaca, Minn., and Kristy LEIBOWITCH of Paris, France. He was also preceded in death by his mother.

Audra Lucille HARMON was born on Sept. 6, 1918, in McKey, the daughter of Joe WILLIAMS and Edna (LINLEY) WILLIAMS. She married Jewell Richard HARMON on Dec. 6, 1937, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on March 27, 1995, in Sallisaw. Mrs. HARMON was a member of First United Methodist Church and retired LPN. She passed this life on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011, at the age of 93. Survivors are two daughters and sons-in-law, Betty LOWE and Willis of Wellington, Kan., and Virginia STITES NIMMO and Max of Sallisaw; six grandchildren, Michael, Darren, and Craig STITES, Kevin LOWE, Taryn NICHOLS and Lisa HARRIS; 17 great-grandchildren, Seth, Nicholas, Nate, Sophie, Will, Stella, Mitchell, Jace, Abby, Derek, Josh, Megan, Joe, T.C., Alicia, Shannon and Mark; seven great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Peggy ROSS of Sallisaw; and three nieces Melva Jean PARISH, Sharon HANNA and Peggy KEITH. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Mildred HARDIN and one brother, Manuel DOBBS. Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church in Sallisaw with Dr. Trevor Smith officiating. Burial followed at Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. To send an electronic condolence to the family visit www.agentfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for George Clinton PRUITT, 80, of Coffeyville, Kan., are being held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with burial to follow at Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. PRUITT was born on April 18, 1931, in Canute to Jim PRUITT and Grace (ELLIS) PRUITT. He died on Monday, Sept. 12, 2011, in Coffeyville. He was a barber and owned and operated Central Barber Shop in Coffeyville for over 40 years. He married Marilyn STRICKLAN on Dec. 17, 1955, in Coffeyville. Survivors include his wife Marilyn PRUITT of the home; two daughters, Lynn and Donna PRUITT, both of Oklahoma City; one son, Mike PRUITT of Coffeyville; one sister, Lula ASBILL of Sallisaw; three brothers, Junior and Kenneth PRUITT, both of Wichita, Kan., and Terry PRUITT of Sallisaw; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Bonnie ROGERS and two brothers, J.D. and Hooley PRUITT.

Funeral services for Nina Rogers PRUITT, 90, of Vian were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Blackgum Baptist Church in Vian with the Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Burial was at Box Cemetery in Vian under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. PRUITT was born on April 2, 1921, in Buckskin Hollow to William Penn “Bill” ROGERS and Bessie Maude (RITTER) ROGERS. She died on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011, in Vian. She was a retired educator with a master’s degree in education. She married Dan Floyd PRUITT on Jan. 25, 1941, in Fort Smith, Ark. He preceded her in death on Sept. 16, 2003. Survivors include three daughters, Rita ROSSON and Debra REMER, both of Blackgum and Janet KIBBEE of Anna, Texas; one son, Tony PRUITT of Greenwood, Ark.; one brother, John ROGERS of Tulsa; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Betty Sue and Doris June PRUITT, her parents, three sisters, Effie SMITH, Elizabeth WRIGHT and Lois KING, one brother, Jimmie ROGERS, and one grandson. Pallbearers were Bobbie Townsend, Jason Thayer, Shawn Rice, Terry LaCore, Jason Kibbee, Christopher Pascale and Kenneth Nickel.

James Richard “J.R.” REDDEN, 82, of Midwest City passed away on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011. He was born in Long on March 6, 1929, the son of Mose Oliver and Ethel (HOWELL) REDDEN. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1949-1953, and retired from Tinker Field Air Force Base as an aircraft mechanic in 1968. He then worked as an auto mechanic. Survivors include his wife Dora of the home; one son, Jerry REDDEN and wife, Dianne of Oklahoma City; one daughter, Sherri BAILEY and husband, Mike of Choctaw; one brother, Gene REDDEN and wife, Vera Jean of Donegal, Pa.; three grandson; three granddaughters; one great-grandson; three great-granddaughters; and several nieces, nephews, and other family members and friends. A memorial services was held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Bill Eisenhour Northeast Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations may be made in his name to your favorite charity. Condolences may be offered at www.eisenhourfuneralhome.com.

Delmer Ray SHOULTS was born on Dec. 14, 1941, in Broken Bow, the son of Grady and Hazel (BUNCH) SHOULTS . He passed this life on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, in Fort Smith, Ark., at the age of 69 years. Delmer had lived in Vian for the past 25 years. He was an avid fisherman and worked as a fishing guide on the Illinois River for many years. He was a member of the Local 584 Ironworkers and an avid member of the NRA. Delmer served as a former mayor for the City of Vian and was of the Baptist faith. He and Mary Ann TRIPLETT were united in marriage on Dec. 16, 1983, in DeQueen, Ark. He was preceded in death by his parents, his twin sister, Betty TUCKER and his mother-in-law, Gracie BEAVERS. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Mary Ann SHOULTZ of the home; his children, Loye JUSTICE and wife, Dottie of Memphis, Tenn., Tommy USTICE and wife, Deanna, Danita WEBB and husband Larry Jr., Shayna STAHL and husband Raymond, all of Sallisaw, Saressa MILLER and husband, Allen and Benny Ray SHOULTS, all of Longview, Texas; grandchildren, Kyle BRUNK, Rebecca and Chris BRITTON, Zach WEBB and Tylia BARNES, Tara JUSTICE, Tyler WEBB and Autumn WININGER, Colt JUSTICE and Bree HONEYCUTT, Brandi WEBB, Chase JUSTICE, Tana JUSTICE, Hannah JUSTICE, Emily Grace JUSTICE, Alisha and James LEATH, Pamela WILLIAMS, Ty MILLER, Aubri MILLER and Staff sgt. Roman MILLER; great-grandchildren, Aubrey Lynn WEBB, Wyatt BRITTON, Ryder Layne JUSTICE, Abby Michelle WEBB, Logan SHOULTS, Cade LEATH and Bryson LEATH; sister, Wyvanie REID and husband, Earl of Nashville, Ark.; father-in-law, J.E. BEAVERS of Idabel; brothers-in-law, Bob TUCKER and Johnny TRIPLETT, both of Broken Bow; sisters-in-law, Georgia MILLS and husband, Billy of Doddridge, Ark., Diann RAY and husband, Glen of Idabel; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Bunch-Singleton Funeral Home in Broken Bow. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Broken Bow First Assembly of God Church with Pastor Meri Whitaker officiating. Burial followed at Hochatown Cemetery under the direction of Bunch-Singleton Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.bunchsingleton.com.

Graveside services for James “Buck” SANDLIN, 86, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Spiro City Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mr. Sandlin was born on July 14, 1925, in Little Rock, Ark., to Wes SANDLIN and Minnie Lee NOLAN. He died on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011, in Spiro. He was an exterminator. Survivors include one daughter, Joyce SANDLIN of Spiro; two sons, Michael SANDLIN of Provo, Utah and Ronnie SANDLIN of Malvern, Ark.; and several other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, one brother and a nephew.

Funeral services for Joseph WALK, 83, of Muldrow were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Sallisaw with President Black and Mr. Dirk Walk officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WALK was born on May 16, 1928, in Muldrow to Chauncey WALK and Cecil (CLICK) WALK. He died on Friday, Sept. 9, 2011, in Muldrow. He worked in electronics testing. He married Madge HICKS on Aug. 14, 1948, in San Bernardino, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Madge WALK of the home; one son, Dirk WALK of Ramona, Calif.; three sisters, Jonel Van FLEET of Muldrow, Sandy HANES of Wyoming and Pat BENNETT of California; one brother, Bob WALK of Bentonville, Ark.; and seven grandchildren.

Funeral services for Kimberly ROSS PASSMORE, 47, of Sallisaw are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Faith Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial is at Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. PASSMORE was born on Aug. 30, 1964, in Tulsa to Danny Charles ROSS and Elizabeth Ann (OWENS) ROSS. She died on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011, in Tulsa. She was a salesperson. Survivors include one daughter, Sara PASSMORE of Broken Arrow; father and stepmother, Danny and Yvonne ROSS of Sallisaw; two sisters, Debbie PROTHRO of Broken Arrow and Cathy KRAFFT of Terlton; one brother, David ROSS of Wagoner; and one stepsister, Sondia BLACKWELL of Locust Grove. She was preceded in death by her mother. Pallbearers are Kenny Hartsell, Carl Owens, Tommy Henry, Scott Hollowell, Jimmy Buntin and Dale White.

Funeral services for Ford H. WATTS, 88, of Sallisaw will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating. Burial will be at Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WATTS was born on June 6, 1923, in Drake Prairie to Ellis Harmon and Fairy Ann (WAGES) WATTS PETERS. He died on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011, in Fort Smith, Ark. He was a rancher and a veteran of World War II. He married Anna Elizabeth SMITH on April 12, 1943, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Anna WATTS of the home; one son, David WATTS of Sallisaw; one daughter, Raye KAPPENMAN of Sallisaw; two sisters, Euthia CALLAHAN and Iva ROGERS, both of Sallisaw; one brother, James WATTS of Sallisaw; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Dan, Sam and Dale WATTS and Bob PETERS and one sister, Betty JOHNSON. Pallbearers will be family members and friends.

Funeral services for Aldon “Bud” CLEMMONS, 79, of Muldrow were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Richard Crawford officiating. Burial was at Blackjack Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. CLEMMONS was born on May 14, 1932, in Florence, Ala., to Obie Wayne CLEMMONS and Emmie (GREENSHAW) CLEMMONS. He died on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Tulsa. He was a self-employed pawnbroker. He married Doris Lea TAYLOR on March 26, 1955, in Roswell, N.M. Survivors include his wife, Doris CLEMMONS of the home; one daughter, Donna GIDNEY of Van Alystne, Texas; one sister, Jenny DAMERON of Park Hill; one brother, Ned CLEMMONS of Muldrow; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Lydia CLARK and one granddaughter. Pallbearers were Ned, Teddy, Nate and Jacob Clemmons, Jimmy Blue and Gary Richards.

Linda Lou GALATIAN TURLEY was born on Jan. 10, 1947, in Muskogee, the daughter of Robert Ray GALATIAN and Dorothy Luann (BRYSON) GALATIAN. She married Monte Dale “Tootie” TURLEY on Aug. 2, 1993 in Fort Smith, Ark. He preceded her in death on Feb. 17, 2003. Mrs. TURLEY passed this life on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Muskogee. She was a retired manager for EZ Mart Stores in the Muskogee area and a Methodist. Survivors are two daughters, Lisa LEWIS TOWNSEND of Checotah and Tammy Raye LEWIS McPETERS of Gore; four grandchildren, Chelsea KIZZIA, Abigail BROWN, Brennan McPETERS and Zachery TOWNSEND; one niece, Malinda Mae GALATIAN KUSLER of Gore; two nephews, Danny and Sam KUSLER of Gore; her lifelong friend, Shirley; and several other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and the father of her children, Freddy LEWIS Sr. Memorial services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at White Chapel Cemetery in Gore under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. To send an electronic condolence to the family visit www.agentfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Joe Wayne HUMPHREY, 76, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating. Burial was at the Alma City Cemetery in Alma, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HUMPHREY was born on Nov. 20, 1934, in Alma to William L. HUMPHREY and Rena (MOORE) HUMPHREY. He died on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Sallisaw. He was a general laborer at Blue Ribbon Downs in Sallisaw. Survivors include one brother, Charles HUMPHREY of Kansas; one sister, Mary HUFF of Florida; step children, Nadean WOODY, Dennis and Joyce WOODY, Glen WOODY, Freddy WOODY and Shirley JENKINS, all of Sallisaw and John WOODY of Springdale, Ark.; and several nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of over 40 years, Maxine (WOODY) HUMPHREY and one stepson, Curtis WOODY. Pallbearers were Robert Jenkins, Brandon Smith, Kyler Ekberg, Casey Rogers, Marty Woody and Glen Dale Woody.

Graveside services for Dolores BUTTRESS PHILLIPS, 89, were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mrs. PHILLIPS was born on July 5, 1922, in Braden to Claude PENDERGRASS and Vera Mae SEABOLT. She died on Monday, Sept. 19, 2011, in Pocola. Survivors include one daughter, Shelly FARRIS and husband, Ocie of Pocola; one grandson; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Harlen BUTTRESS and a grandson.

Funeral services for Gary Lee WILKINS, 62, of Sallisaw are being held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Bro. Carney Duncan officiating. Burial is at Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WILKINS was born on March 20, 1949, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Raymond WILKINS and Reba (McGEE) WILKINS. He died on Monday, Sept. 19, 2011, in Sallisaw. He was a construction worker for Forsgren Inc. He married Judy Kay THORMAN on June 25, 1966, in Stilwell. Survivors include his wife, Judy WILKINS of the home; two daughters, Rebecca Lynn WILKINS and Cathy HARRIS, both of Sallisaw; two sons, Larry Wayne WILKINS and Ronnie Lee WILKINS, both of Sallisaw; two brothers, Raymond Jackson WILKINS of Sallisaw and Jerry Dan WILKINS of Missouri; 14 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two grandchildren. Pallbearers are Larry Wayne Wilkins, Ronnie Lee Wilkins, Johnathan Wilkins, Christopher Wilkins, Jacob Cowart and James Dart.

Funeral services for Cecil Carl PACK, 82, of Vian are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Steve Spyres officiating. Burial is at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. PACK was born on May 22, 1929, in Blackgum to Clarence R. PACK and Alice E. (CHOATE) PACK. He died on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011, in Tulsa. He was a carpenter. He married Ethel Marie McNUTT on Oct. 11, 1948, in Blackgum. Survivors include his wife, Ethel PACK of the home; three daughters, Carolyn COOK, Linda PACK and Carla YOUNG, all of Vian; one son, Danny PACK of Wagoner; one sister, Elizabeth KISSELBURG of Blackgum; two brothers, Kenneth and Talmadge PACK, both of Blackgum; eight grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Rema CRAGHEAD and one grandson, Robby YOUNG. Pallbearers are Michael Pack, Jimmy Ray Kisselburg, Keith McNutt, Johnny Willis, Larry Pack, Garry Pack, Troy Pack and Tommy NcNutt. Honorary pallbearers are Jason Pack, Christopher Pack, Matthew Pack, Cheyenne Nichols, Zachary Richardson, John Ecker, and Josh Herrod.

Emma Jean BROWN of Sallisaw was born on Jan. 16, 1938, in Liberal, Kan., to Elijah William and Winifred (MEAD) HOPEWELL and passed away Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, in Sallisaw at the age of 73. She is survived by her husband, Billy J. BROWN; one niece, Teresa COPELAND of Poteau; two sisters-in-law, Lavada FOWLER of Kansas and Rebecca DAVIS of Stroud; brothers-in-law, Claudie BROWN and wife Betty of Sallisaw and Bobby Dale RICHARDSON and wife Tammy and Johnny WINKLER and wife Edna Faye, all of Muldrow; and numerous nieces and nephews that loved her very much. She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Brenda Sue BROWN, two brothers, Ronnie HOPEWELL and Bill HOPEWELL. She loved to work crossword puzzles, watch TV, play cards and dominoes. She was a people person. Services are being held at 1 p.m. Friday at Mallory-Martin Chapel with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating. Burial will follow at Akins Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Please sign Ms. Brown’s online guestbook at www.mallorymartinfuneralhome.com.

Graveside services for Peggy Ruth HUTSON, 81, of Muldrow will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Northview Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home, with Rev Bill Adcock officiating. She was born June 8, 1930, the daughter of Bert FAULKNER and Elizabeth FAULKNER. Mrs. HUTSON passed this life on September 22, 2011 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas after having attained the age of 81 years, 3 months and 14 days. Survivors include her husband: Samuel Wesley HUTSON, Jr. One son and daughter-in-law: Vernon and Kay DAVIS of Muldrow; four grandchildren: Glenna MIDDLETON, Mike DAVIS, Jennifer and Christopher; four great-grandchildren: Taylor, Lane, Stetson and Kaila; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and two daughters: Tina and Belinda.

Graveside services for Don MATTUCKS, 62, of Gans were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at DFW National Cemetery in Dallas, Texas, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. MATTUCKS was born on Dec. 6, 1944, in Atchison, Kan., to William Ival and Ruby Ella (MINK) MATTUCKS. He died on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Bernice of the home; two sons, Donald MATTUCKS and wife, Liz of Mena, Ark., and William MATTUCKS and wife, Angela of Roland; two sisters, Linda JEHS of Tulsa and Goldie POWELL of Cabot, Ark.; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, LeRoy MATTUCKS and William MATTUCKS and a sister, Leta SEAGROVES.

Funeral services for Harold Doyne PRICE, 72, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating. Burial was at Rocky Point Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. PRICE was born on Nov. 1, 1938, in Rocky Point to Ottus PRICE and Beulah (HADLOW) PRICE. He died on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, in Sallisaw. He was a factory worker. He married Laura Lou Jane BENGE on Feb. 8, 1960, in Sallisaw. She preceded him in death on Jan. 10, 1980. Survivors include one son, Greg PRICE of Rocky Point; three sisters, Irene STEWART of Arkoma, Roxie BUSH of San Antonio, Texas and Lucille DAVIS of Tucumcari, N.M.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.He was also preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Vonnie and Maxine and one brother, Alton PRICE.

Funeral services for Linda Darlene COELHO, 63, of Webbers Falls were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Millsap Funeral Chapel. Burial was at Vaught Cemetery under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. COELHO was born on Nov. 23, 1947, in Holdenville to Basil and Clara (PADGETT) WOODS. She died on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, in Muskogee. She worked for General Motors before her retirement and had been a resident of Webbers Falls for eight years. She married Richard Glenn COELHO on Feb. 26, 1966, in Riverdale, Calif. Survivors include her husband, Richard COELHO of the home; sons, Jesse COELHO and fiancé, Serena WILLIAMS of Noble and Charles and Jada COELHO of Norman; two sisters, Edith LAMBERT of Spaulding and Maxine MARTIN of Holdenville; two brothers, Barney WOODS of Wickenberg, Ariz., and Virgil WOODS of Morristown, Ariz.; and eight grandchildren.

Kenneth Donnal “Donnie” COLEMAN was born on Oct. 30, 1949, in Prague and departed this life on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Seminole at the age of 61. Donnie, the son of Kenneth Earl and Patricia Jean (GRAVITT) COLEMAN, was a resident of Prague. Donnie graduated from high school in Nebraska, attended the University of Nebraska during which time he was a wrestler during his time at the university. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. He worked as a horse trainer in Sallisaw. He had the third ranked quarter horse trained in 1989. He also coached youth wrestling in Sallisaw. Donnie loved his horses, his kids and his grandkids. He also loved watching OU football and basketball, and watching western movies and wrestling on television. His parents and one brother, Richard, preceded Donnie in death. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Jessica and Jeremy WILLIAMSON of Wewoka, Jamie and Chad CARPENTER of Prague and Jacqueline and Chris SERRANO of Midwest City; 15 grandchildren; and his sister, Jerry Sue GROVES of Shawnee. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Parks Brothers Funeral Chapel in Prague with Lonnie Hutton officiating. Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Prague. A guestbook is available to share your memories online. Please visit www.ParksBrothers.net.

Graveside services for Sally R. ELLINGTON, 69, of Muskogee are being held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Wilson Cemetery, north of Vian, with the Rev. Garner Garrison officiating under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. ELLINGTON was born on Dec. 29, 1941, in San Francisco, Calif., to John and Hazel (HAYTON) SARGENT. She died on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, in Tulsa. She had been the head cook at Wagoner Community Hospital and had been employed at Muskogee Regional Medical Center. Survivors include her children, Rick and Patty CRAWFORD of Muskogee, Donna and Townsil LANE Sr. of Gore and Ray and Deann ELLINGTON of Tulsa; brother, Dick SARGENT and wife, Darlene; sisters, Shirley COLEMAN, Betty RICHARDS, Bev BARTSCH and Kathy CRABB; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Jimmy Joe and Jack SARGENT and a sister, Judy SARGENT. Pallbearers are Rick Crawford Sr., Rick Crawford Jr., Ray Ellington, Lathan Crawford, Townsil Lane Sr. and Townsil Lane Jr.

Nokie I. JOHNSON, 93, of Sallisaw died on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, at home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Charter Funerals Home in Kansas City, Mo. Visitation will be one hour prior to service.

Funeral services for Geraldeen CRAWFORD RISENHOOVER, 87, of Sallisaw are being held at 2 p.m. Friday at Trinity Holiness Church in Sallisaw with Bro. Johnny Watkins and Bro. Lee Thornell officiating. Burial is at Brushy Cemetery in Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. RISENHOOVER was born on Nov. 14, 1923, in Keota to John Warren CRAWFORD and Flossie Phyllis (ALLEN) CRAWFORD. She died on Monday, Sept. 26, 2011, in Stilwell. She was a homemaker. She married Joe H. RISENHOOVER on May 4, 1940, in Stilwell. He preceded her in death on March 25, 2008. Survivors include four daughters, Laverne BARKER and Vicki BREWER, both of Sallisaw, Iva Arlena GARDENHIRE of Roland and Patricia SALYERS of Arizona; three sons, Bob, Jerry and Dennis RISENHOOVER, all of Sallisaw; three sisters, Pauline PHILPOT and Bertha LAND, both of Sallisaw and Mary JOHNSON of Woodward; one brother, Raymond CRAWFORD of Tulsa; 25 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; 26 great-great-grandchildren; and several other family members and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Myrtle TEAGUE and Lorene SHAW and three brothers, Alvin, Major and Johnny CRAWFORD.Pallbearers are Bobby Gene Risenhoover, Johnny Risenhoover, Joey Risenhoover, Larry Campbell, Dewain Barker and Michael Brewer.

Funeral services for Retha Estelle TIBBITTS, 86, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Spiro. Burial was at New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mrs. TIBBITTS was born on Jan. 16, 1925, in Keota to William Wado and Nellie (McCUBBINS) DUNKIN. She died on Monday, Sept. 26, 2011, in Sallisaw. Survivors include four daughters, Lavelle GIBSON and husband, Sim and Hazel REMY, all of Sallisaw, Retha CHILDS and husband, George of Bradenton, Fla., and Linda DILLON and husband, Terry; three sisters, Bonnie MUSTIN and Dorothy HONECUTT, both of Tulare, Calif., and Norma WARREN of Pryor; one brother, Leonard DUNKIN of Tulare; eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Albert Monk HIGGINS, one son, Dale HIGGINS, her second husband, Tom Frank TIBBITTS, two brothers, Roy DUNKIN and Chester DUNKIN, three sisters, Vina BAXTER Gray, Hazel STEWARD and Eula GRIFFIN, and a grandson.

Graveside services for Donna Grace LIERLY WOFFARD, 63, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at White Cemetery in Gore with Ronnie Garrison and Garner Garrison officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WOFFARD was born on June 19, 1948, in Sapulpa, to Ralph Hosey LIERLY and Lucille (BROWN) LIERLY. She died on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Fort Smith. She was the owner and operator of the Sewing Machine Center. She married Carrell “Bud” WOFFARD on June 26, 1967, in Claremore. He preceded her in death on June 13, 2008. Survivors include two daughters, Julie YANDELL of Hawaii and Jeannie and Patrick MOODY of Booneville, Ark.; one son, Marty and Christi WOFFARD of Gore; her mother; two sisters, Linda and Sherri; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Debra MILES, her father, one sister, Karen ROBINSON, one brother, Gary LIERLY and a granddaughter.

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