September 2004

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Graveside services for Gladys Mae BROWN, 88, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, at Fleetwood Cemetery east of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Dale Phelps officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.She was born on Dec. 31, 1915, in Densmore, Kan., to John HADDON and Lydia WINKLEPLECK HADDON. She died on Friday, Aug. 27, 2004, in Sallisaw. She married Dwight LeRoy BROWN in May of 1937, in Woodward. He preceded her in death on Oct. 31, 2003. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Jay; two sons and daughters-in-law, Billy D. and Joan and Norman and Kaye; three grandchildren; four sisters and one brother. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Vicki Lee BROWN.

Graveside services for Charley BUCK, 78, of Vian, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, at Redbird Smith Cemetery north of Vian, with David Teehee officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on May 17, 1926, in Notchietown, to Bud DYKES and Aggie BUSTER. He died on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004, in Vian. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Polly Grass BUCK of the home; three daughters, Pearl and her husband Harold, Martha and her husband Thomas M. and Suzanne; one son, Charles Lee BUCK of Vian; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and five sisters, Nancy, Annie, Sadie, Marie and Marie. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Lewis DYKES and Bert JAMES.

Funeral services for Loweta Masterson COTE, 80, of Schenectady, New York, formerly of Bunch, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, at The Daly Funeral Home in Schenectady, NY, with burial in Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Naskayuna, NY. Mrs. COTE was born in Bunch. She died Sunday, Aug. 15, 2004, in Ellis Hospital. Survivors include her husband, Francis COTE; one son, Larry and his wife Nancy; one daughter, Sandy and her husband Thomas; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Gloria and Helen; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Brittney Leighanne COX, 15, of Poteau, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Bob Lee Kidd Civic Center in Poteau, with the Revs. Keith Williams and Jimmy D. Cook officiating. Burial was in Heavener Memorial Park Cemetery in Heavener, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. She was born on Feb. 8, 1989, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Robert COX and Tammy COX. She died on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004, in Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center in Poteau. Survivors include her father of Vian; her mother; one brother, Cody; one half-sister, Katelin; maternal grandparents, Stanley and Judy "Nana and Pop" BRANCH; maternal great-grandparents, Fines and Goldie STURGEON; paternal grandparents, Leonard and Linda COX; and other relatives and friends, including her special friends, Tara, Ashley, Samantha, Crystal, Drue and Torey. She was preceded in death by one uncle, Jeff BRANCH; maternal great-grandparents, Henry and Mary BRANCH.

Funeral services for Lucille Marie DAVIS, 84, of Vian, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Vian Baptist Church, with the Rev. Jim Murphy officiating. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Nov. 8, 1919, in Gore, to William H. NATION and Pearl (CARTER) NATION. She died on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Tom C. DAVIS of the home; one daughter, Anna Marie and her husband Jon; one son, Tom and his wife Coleta; two brothers, Oscar and Raymond; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; two sisters and one son, Tim Davis.

Funeral services for Vernice Franklin HANNA Sr., 87, of Spiro, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, at Lakeview Baptist Church, with the Rev. Buel Lewallen officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro.He was born on Oct. 29, 1916, in Williams, to Abner Franklin HANNA and Frances Emmaline (MOORE) HANNA. He died on Friday, Aug. 27, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife Odessa Johnson HANNA of the home; two daughters, Sue and Alberta; four sons, Larry, Jonathan, Vernice Jr., and Mike; 32 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Faye; two step-daughters, Nora and Jimmie; and four step-sons, Zenas, Adrian, Dan and DeShong. He was preceded in death by his parents; seven brothers and sisters.

Funeral services for Zachery Charles LEAF, 29, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Jason Helmbacher officiating. Burial is in Dwight Mission Cemetery northwest of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Dec. 7, 1974, in Buckland, Kan., to John E. LEAF Jr. and Linda J. Brokar LEAF. He died on Sunday, Aug. 29, 2004, in Sallisaw. He married Bobbie Nachell PULLIAM on Oct. 2, 1999, in Tulsa. Survivors include his wife, Bobbie LEAF of the home; one daughter, Lillian Marie; his parents; three brothers, Jacob E. and Aaron M. and Beau D.; maternal grandmother, Effie L. BROKAR; and one nephew.

Graveside memorial services for Vernie Raymond LUCAS, 63, of Vian, formerly of Sallisaw, will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 5, at the Blackjack Cemetery northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.He was born on May 22, 1941, in Commerce, to William Raymond LUCAS and Anna May (FISHER) LUCAS. He died on Sunday, Aug. 22, 2004, in Vian. Survivors include one daughter, Deedra;one son, Tim; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Betty. and Bonita; two brothers, Michael and David and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services for Ray Blevin SMITH, 99, of Muldrow, were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. Andy O'Neal officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born on March 11, 1905, in Dublin, Ark., to William Blevin SMITH and Savanah Ferby SMITH. He died on Sunday, Aug. 29, 2004, in Sallisaw. He married Bertha Mary Jane WHEELER on July 18, 1930, in Muldrow. She preceded him in death on Dec. 1, 1993. Survivors include nieces and nephews, Harold and Virginia, Waltena, Gwen, Jacquetta and Sue, Charles, Dwayne, Gary and Nova; and several great-nieces and great-nephews, including.

Funeral services for Bernice Luda WHITE, 73, of Sallisaw, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Carl Williams officiating.Burial of cremains will be in Seabolt Cemetery north of Muldrow at a later date, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.She was born on June 1, 1931, in Dora, to Tom REEVES and Ruth KNIGHT. She died Friday, Aug. 27, 2004, in Sallisaw. She married Roy L. WHITE in 1947 in Oklahoma. He preceded her in death on July 16, 1971. Survivors include two sons, Lee Roy and Robert Allen; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Carl; one brother and sister-in-law, Sam and Bonita; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mary EVANS, 87, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, with burial in Forest Park Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith.She died on Aug. 29, 2004, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter, Lacy; two sons, Coy and Troy; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and one brother, Eugene. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey EVANS.

Graveside services for Fred MELTON, 48, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Stigler City Cemetery, with the Rev. Norman Lipton officiating, under the direction of King & Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler.He was born on Aug. 18, 1956, to Lloyd and Hazel (SNOW) MELTON. He died Friday, Aug. 27, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one son, Fred Jr.; his father; three brothers, Lloyd Jr. Steve and Michael; three sisters, Sandra, Rebecca and Tammy; maternal grandmother, Ellie SNOW of Stigler; and his fiance Lynn. He was preceded in death by his mother; and three brothers, David, Ricky and Daniel MELTON.

Funeral services for John "Johnny" Enoch CARTER, 49, of Porum, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at the First Baptist Church in Porum, with the Rev. Jerry Southern officiating. Burial was in Coleman Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Stigler. He was born on April 10, 1955, in Park Hill, to Albert and Ola (HILER) CARTER. He died on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2004, in Stigler. Survivors include his wife, Lorraine CARTER of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard Dewayne and his wife, Jennifer and Michael John and his wife, Nancy; three grandchildren; four sisters, Alberta, Helen, Viola and Rosetta; seven brothers, Lambert, Eugene, Melvin and Fred, Howard, Darrell and Charlie. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Leon CARTER Jr. and one nephew, Gerald CARTER.

Funeral services for Charlotte BREWER COLLINS, 44, of Spiro, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Bobby Mason officiating. Burial was in Buffington Cemetery west of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on May 3, 1960, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Sandy Brewer and Cherokee (TAYLOR) BREWER. She died on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2004, in Springfield, Mo. She married Randy COLLINS on Sept. 8, 1979, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, Randy COLLINS of the home; one son, Greg; one uncle and aunt, Charles and Bonnie; one aunt Audra; her father and mother-in-law, Harold and Louise COLLINS; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Robert and Deborah; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Jewell CORBELL, 94, of Greenbriar, Ark., formerly of Fort Smith, Ark., will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, at the Oak Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith.She died on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2004, in Greenbriar. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and her husband Jess, Barbara and her husband Nick, and Linda; two sons and daughters-in-law, Otis and his wife Kathleen, and Grover and his wife Sue; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one daughter-in-law, Kaye. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ross CORBELL and one son, John T. CORBELL.

Graveside services for Edward T. FIORE, 81, of Sallisaw, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., with the Rev. Ed Cunningham officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.He was born on May 1, 1923, in Detroit, Mich., to Felix FIORE and Josephine FRANZESE FIORE. He died on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2004, in Sallisaw. He married Judy BURGE on June 17, 1989, in Las Vegas. Survivors include his wife, Judy FIORE of the home; one son, Eric; one sister, Elsie; two brothers, Sil and Richard; three step-sons, Robert, Terry and Larry; five step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Carol FIORE; and one brother and sister.

Funeral services for Terry Don GRAHAM, 62, of Lavaca, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, at the First Baptist Church in Lavaca, with burial in Lavaca City Cemetery, under the direction of Smith Mortuary Inc. of Charleston, Ark.He was born on Dec. 1, 1941, in Lavaca, to Guy Woodrow GRAHAM and Bessie Lee (SMITHSON) GRAHAM. He died on Monday, Sept. 6, 2004, in Lavaca. Survivors include his wife, Sue GRAHAM of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Debbie Sue and her husband Bryan; one sister, Sandra; two brothers, Dean and Wayland; and several nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Jeannie Foster ISREAL, 68, of Panama, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at the Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, with the Rev. John Overton officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. She was born on Feb. 11, 1936, in Van Buren, Ark., to O.B. and Lois Beckham BLASINGAME. She died on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark.Mrs. Survivors include her husband, Edwin ISREAL of the home; four daughters and sons-in-law, Ramona and Pete, and Wynema and Joe, and Donna and Bobby, and Regina and Mike; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Randall, and Roy and Renee, and David and Tammy; 19 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; six sisters and four brothers-in-law, Zelta and Coy, Leta Faye and George, Valeda and Bill, Mary, Patricia and Jim, and Barbara; one brother and sister-in-law, Dale and Jo and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert FOSTER; and one grandchild, Tabatha Jean GINDHART.

Graveside services for Elizabeth LOWE, an infant, of Muskogee, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday, at the Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw She was born on Sept. 1, 2004, in Tulsa, to Randon and Amber (SANDERS) LOWE. She died on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2004, in Tulsa. Survivors include her parents; one sister, Julia LOWE of the home; one aunt, Kristi SANDERS of Gore; one uncle, Ryan LOWE of Sallisaw; her grandparents, Randy and De'Lain and Pat SANDERS and Cheryl SANDERS; her great-grandparents, Ruby LOWE, Frank LOWE and Lewis and Hazel WARREN.

Funeral services for Harrell Dean "Harry" MOLTHAN, 71, of Bokoshe, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Poteau, with President Farley Ward officiating. Burial will be in Molthan Family Cemetery in Shady Point, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Feb. 5, 1933, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Harrell Clinton "H.C." MOLTHAN and Vivian Lucille (STROUP) MOLTHAN. He died on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2004, in Bokoshe. He married Naomi Edna McCULLOGH on March 14, 1959, in Miami. She preceded him in death on Oct. 4, 2001. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Kevin, and Kris and Terry; one son, Michael; his grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by four infant children; and his parents.

Funeral services for Edgar J. ROUELL, 79, of Sallisaw, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Curtis Bias officiating. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Full Military Honors were provided by U.S. Air Force Honor Guard. He was born on March 19, 1925, in Checotah, to Andrew Almarine ROUELL and Della C. (GAMBLIN) ROUELL. He died on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2004, in Sallisaw. He married Patricia Ann HERRON on March 10, 1951, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Patricia ROUELL of the home; one daughter, Janet; two sons, Edgar and James; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four sisters, Faye, Jane, Leona and Mary; and two brothers, Webb and Ray.

Funeral services for Clinton V. BRANHAM, 80, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday, at the Blunt Baptist Church, with the Rev. LeRoy Reid officiating. Burial is in Brushy Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on March 13, 1924, in Brushy, to George BRANHAM and Erma (HALE) BRANHAM. He died on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. BRANHAM married Lorene OLLIS on May 10, 1946, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Lorene BRANHAM of the home; three daughters, Patsy and her husband Lewis; Doris and her husband Dan, and Clara and her husband Bill; two sons, Don and his wife Kim, and Clinton Jr. and his wife Kim; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three sisters, Geneva and her husband Ed, Joyce and her husband Dewitt, and Bobbie; three brothers, Jim and his wife Phyllis, Jack and Glen and his wife, Pat; Several cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Bud BRANHAM; one sister, Wyneta SOUTHERLAND; one daughter, Barbara BRANHAM; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services for Ray A. BROYLES, 69, of Muldrow, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. James O'Briant officiating. Burial is in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born on Nov. 12, 1934, in Paw Paw community, to Arvel BROYLES and Bertie (KENNEDY) BROYLES. He died on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2004, in Muldrow. He married Shirley Mae RICH on March 27, 1954, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Mae BROYLES of the home; four daughters, Deborah, Sheila, Rita and Neta; one son, Alan; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one brother, J.L. He was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Shirley Darlene BROYLES and Lisa BROYLES and one sister, Audrey PHILLIPS.

Graveside services for Ada BROWING CRUTCHFIELD, 83, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on May 22, 1921, in Harlan, Ky., to Wilson Sherman BROWING and Sarah Belle (HOWARD) BROWING. She died on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2004, in Sallisaw. She married Neal CRUTCHFIELD on Aug, 26, 1938, in Pineville, Ky. Survivors include one daughter, Nadene; three sons, Jess N., Howard O., and Delmar R.; seven grandchildren; 13 grandchildren; and one sister, Lou. She was preceded in death by her husband Neal CRUTCHFIELD on Sept. 22, 2002.

Funeral services for Oather Otto HOUSTON, 90, of Blackgum, were held at 1 p.m. Friday, at the Vian Baptist Church, with Pastor Mike Mills officiating. Burial was in Box Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on July 18, 1914, in Clarksville, Ark., to John Henry HOUSTON and Lottie Elizabeth Hall. He died on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Neoma WHITTENBURG on Jan. 5, 1948, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Neoma HOUSTON of the home; three daughters, Liz, Dee and her husband Jay, and Lisa; two sons, Gary, and Danny and his wife La Rae; nine grandchildren; two sisters, Misia and Lilye; two brothers, Orland "Mutt" and his wife Barbara and Joe and his wife Jodie. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Attie WHITE; and three brothers, Kirby, Bill and Dock HOUSTON.

Funeral services for Beatrice "Bea" Newton ROBINSON JACKSON, 92, of Roland, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Bro. David Chadwell and Brandon Lee Gilkey officiating. Burial was in Quinton Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on March 18, 1912, in Mena, Ark., to Harvey C. RIDLING and Dora Alice (DAVID) RIDLING. She died on Friday, Sept. 3, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one son, Jim; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Harvey; three step-children; several step-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ezra Hendrix NEWTON and her husband of 31 years C.H. ROBINSON and W.R. JACKSON her husband of 21 years.

Graveside services for Neil PAYNE, 72, of Sallisaw, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, at Round Mountain Cemetery, west of Vian, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw.He was born on May 4, 1932, in Vian, to George Washington PAYNE and Joann (MITCHELL) PAYNE. He died on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one son, Troy Wayne; two sisters, Judy and Glenna; several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Joann PAYNE; seven brothers, and two sisters.

Graveside services for Barbara A. SALLEE, 53, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Friday, at the Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Steve Suttmiller officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Feb. 10, 1951, in Torrance, Calif., to Doris Mae HALL MacPHERSON. She died on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2004, in Sallisaw. She married David A. SALLEE on Aug. 28, 1969, in El Paso, Texas.Survivors include her husband of the home; one daughter, Velma; two sons, Floyd and Bill; 10 grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Ula Leah ALCESTES; one grandson, Maverick SALLEE and her mother and step-father, Doris Mae Hall MacPHERSON and Sonny MacPHERSON.

Graveside services for Lucy Renee Kathlene STIMSON, an infant, of Muldrow, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, at the Gans Cemetery, with the Rev. Anthony Williams officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.She was born on Sept. 7, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Marvin STIMSON and Chastity (SMITH) STIMSON . She died Sept. 7, 2004, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her parents of the home; four brothers, Keith, John, C.D. and Charles; paternal grandparents, Dean and Diana STIMSON of Muldrow; maternal grandparents, Jack SMITH and Francene JOHNSON; paternal great-grandmother, Geraldine WEST; maternal great-grandparents, Everett Grady SMITH and Eva Mae SMITH; paternal step-great-grandparents, Joyce STIMSON and Bob YANCY; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her paternal great-grandfather, Charles STIMSON.

Memorial services for Warren Wade WILKINS, 68, of McCurtain, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday, at the Freewill Baptist Church in McCurtain, with the Rev. Edward Cunningham officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Stigler. He was born on July 18, 1936, in Riley County, Kan., to Walter Warren WILKINS and Pauline Mae (HUSTON) WILKINS. He died on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2004, in McCurtain. Survivors include two daughters, Terri Lynn and Kimberly Kay; two sons, Mark Daniel and Christopher Dale; four sisters, Marna Lou, Myrna Sue, Rachel Irene and Sara Joan; one brother, David; and his fiance, Louise. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Michelle Louise WILKINS; one son, Michael Lewis WILKINS and one sister, Linda Ann CRAWFORD.

Funeral services for Seldon Ray WOODWARD, 71, of Tulsa will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. John Lay officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Burial will be at Blackjack Cemetery northwest of Sallisaw.He was born on Sept. 16, 1932, in Hanson, to Welborn WOODWARD and Annah (SUTTON) WOODWARD. He died on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2004, in Tulsa. Survivors include three sisters, Lee, LaVerne, and Betty; two brothers, Owen, and Watie; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Marilyn APKER, 74, of Van Buren, Ark., are being held at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, with burial in National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren.She was born on Feb. 22, 1930, in Chicago, to Frank HEUER and Josphine CONDON. She died on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004, in an area hospital. Survivors include two sons, James Jr. and Larry; one sister, Maxine; one brother, Frank; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild. She are preceded in death by her husband, James APKER Sr.; one brother, William HEUER; and her parents. .

Funeral services for Junior BALL, 78, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Bro. Lee Thornell officiating. Burial is in Brushy Cemetery north of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on June 17, 1926, in Brushy community, to Robert BALL and Effie (GRIFFIN) BALL. He died on Monday, Sept. 13, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Myrtle RUSSELL on Feb. 17, 1954, in Muskogee. Survivors include his wife, Myrtle BALL of the home; one sister, Omega; two step-daughters, Shirley and Mary May; one step-son, Tim; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and best friends, Thomas and Carl. He was preceded in death by one son, Dale CARTER; two brothers, Charley and Ted BALL; and seven sisters, Opal BROWN, Eva Lee BIAS, Oma WRIGHT, Dorothy Alma MOSBY, Laveda PHILPOT and Edna and Dovie BALL.

Funeral services for Fannie BLAYLOCK, 94, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the Eastside Freewill Baptist Church in Muldrow, with the Revs. Bill Adcock and Anthony Williams officiating. Burial is in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on March 4, 1910, in Barber, Ark., to William S. LITTLE and Lou Etta (PRESSON) LITTLE. She died on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2004. She married Cecil Robert BLAYLOCK on Oct. 3, 1925, in Mansfield, Ark. He preceded her in death on Oct. 10, 1987. Survivors include one daughter, Lois Jo; two sons, Harold and Robert; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one sister, Betty; one brother, Ray; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.She was also preceded in death by six brothers and sisters.

Graveside services for Roy L. CARTER, 94, of Roland, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at the Dora City Cemetery in Dora, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. He was born on Nov. 4, 1909, in Roland, to Ed CARTER and Vic PALMER CARTER. He died on Monday, Sept. 13, 2004, in an area nursing home in Greenwood, Ark. Survivors include one niece, Margaret and her husband Gerald; two great-nieces; one nephew; one great nephew; and several other nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for John R. EADER, 31, of Webbers Falls, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday, at the Warner First Baptist Church, with Pastor Guy Parrish and Bro. Chuck LaBounty officiating. Burial is in Warner Memorial Cemetery, under the direction of Lescher-Millsap Funeral Home of Muskogee. He was born on July 2, 1973, in Bucyrus, Ohio, to John EADER and Elaine (PINION) EADER. He died on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2004, in Tulsa. Survivors include his wife, Patsy A. MURPHY EADER of the home in Webbers Falls; two daughters and sons-in-law, Andrea and her husband Justin, and Heather and her husband Kyle; one granddaughter; one sister, Heidi and her husband Jeff; one brother, Chad; two nieces; his grandparents, Helen and Porter PINION; father-in-law, Eugene MURPHY; mother-in-law, Phyllis GULLET; two brothers-in-law, Larry and Don Jr.; and one sister-in-law, Shelley. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

Funeral services for Shirley J. HAYES, 68, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at the First Baptist Church of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Brian Zinck officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Aug. 1, 1936, in Sallisaw, to Silas RANDOLPH and Byrd (MILLER) RANDOLPH. She died on Monday, Sept. 13, 2004, in Coweta. Survivors include her husband, Dee HAYES; three daughters and one son-in-law, Karen and her husband Chuck, and Sharon and Jackie, and Pamela; one son and daughter-in-law, Bradley and his wife Astrid; nine grandchildren; and one sister and brother-in-law, Kathleen and her husband Junior.

Funeral services for Patsy L. NORRID MOUSER, 74, of Wellington, Kan. since 1959, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at the First United Methodist Church in Wellington, with burial in Prairie Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Frank Funeral Home of Wellington. She was born on Oct. 14, 1929, in Brent, to Watie M. and Violet I. (McCOMBS) NORRID. She died on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2004, in Kansas Heart Hospital in Wichita, Kan. She married Keith O. MOUSER on Nov. 25, 1960, in Medford. He preceded her in death on Feb. 9, 1998. Survivors include two sons, Donnie and Watie; one daughter, Patricia; three brothers, Carl, Wendell and Teddy; two sisters, Barbara Sue and Hedy Faye; eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and one brother, James.

Graveside services for Loreda WOODS SOUTHERN, 81, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at the Akins Cemetery, with the Rev. Wes McLaughlin officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. She was born on Aug. 5, 1923, in Bristow, to Clyde Vincent WOODS and Ivy Jewel HARRIS WOODS. She died on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004, in Spiro. Survivors include two daughters, Deloris and Margaret; two sons, David, and James; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Bessie; and one brother, Tom. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard SOUTHERN; her parents; and one sister, Rose DENNEY.

Funeral services for Lillian Billie STOCKSTILL, 87, of Houston, Texas, were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the White Cemetery in Gore, with the Rev. Don Chaffin officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls.She was born on Oct. 24, 1916, in Bee Branch, Ark., to John Garland SNEED and Mary Etta (WOOD) SNEED. She died on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2004, in Houston. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Royce and Mary Jane; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, David Allen "Pete" STOCKSTILL in 1995.

Graveside services for Jan M. STURGEON, 52, of Muldrow, were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, at the Maple Cemetery northwest of Muldrow, with the Rev. James O'Briant officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Feb. 3, 1952, in Princeton, Ind., to Roy Gilbert PIERCE and Alma Marie ROBINSON PIERCE. She died on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004, in Muldrow. She married Grant STURGEON on June 3, 1978, in Gibson County, Ind. Survivors include her husband of the home; two brothers, Billy and Terry; her mother-in-law, Bessie STURGEON; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Bessie Inez BARTON, 74, of Pocola, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday, at the Grace Manor Memorial Chapel in Poteau, with the Rev. Tom Barton officiating. Burial is in Greenhill Cemetery in Cameron, under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home of Poteau. She was born on April 7, 1930, in New Madrid County, Mo., to William and Nellie L. (BOZARYH) BIZZLE. She died on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004, in her home. She married Tom BARTON on March 1, 1980. Survivors include her husband of 24 years of Pocola; three daughters, Sharon Kay, Dorothy Lynne and her husband Lonnie, and Lisa ; two sons and daughters-in-law, Joe Max and his wife Janice, and James Brian and his wife Kim; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Glen and Joan; one sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Jesse; one step-daughter, Dana Elizabeth; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Andrew Keithlee BLAIR, 18, of Muldrow, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday, at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Jason Helmbacher officiating, with arrangements under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born July 10, 1986, in Sacremento, Calif., to Adrian ROMERO and Reyna BLAIR. He died on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his mother; two sisters, Hannah and Teanna; two brothers, Carlos and Adrian; his grandparents, Dolores HIGGINS and Jerry BLAIR, and Raymond and Anita MACK; great-grandmother, Norma TULLY; and other relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by his father, Adrian ROMERO.

Funeral services for Kyle Chance BLAIR, 16, of Muldrow, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday, at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Jason Helmbacher officiating, with arrangements under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Oct. 20, 1987, in Sacremento, Calif., to Joe BLAIR and Tiffany (HOLGUIN) BLAIR. He died on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his parents of the home; two brothers, Joseph and Cody; his grandparents, Jerry BLAIR, Dolores HIGGINS, Gina ERDMANN and Carlos HOLGUIN; his great-grandparents, Norma TULLY, Elaine CORREIA and Soledad ORSORNO; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Aline HOLCOMB, 81, of Bunch, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Vernon Smith officiating. Burial is in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on June 9, 1923, in Pin Hook Community, to Tom DOTSON and Lucinda KENNEDY DOTSON. She died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004, in Bunch. She married W.O. HOLCOMB on Oct. 5, 1943, in Oakland, Calif. He preceded her in death on April 29, 1990. Survivors include two daughters, Francis and Sue; six grandsons; 10 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Wallace and Charley; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Memorial services for Rose Ellen McCANN, 71, of Gore, were held at 10 a.m. Friday, at the Lakeview Baptist Church near Gore, with the Rev. Kurt Henry officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls.She was born on June 30, 1933, in Cyril, to Charlie and Florence BRANNUM. She died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004, in Sallisaw. She married John McCANN on Aug. 30, 1948, in McKinney, Texas. Survivors include her husband of the home; her children, Rosa Lee, Pat, Donald Ray, Daniel Otis, and Teresa Kay; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Gloria and Bessie; and one brother, Charlie. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, James Robert McCANN; one sister, Faye ALGOOD; one brother, David BRANNUM and twin brothers, Floyd and Lloyd HORRELL; and one great-granddaughter, Kara RUNDLES.

Funeral services for George O. McCLURE, 79, of Spiro, were held at 2 p.m. Friday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Herbert Lee officiating.Burial was in New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on March 22, 1925, in Sequoyah County, to Oscar Otto McCLURE and Lillie Vesti (MILLER) McCLURE. He died on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Carmon Ruth REMY on Oct. 19, 1946, in Fort Smith. She preceded him in death on March 9, 1977. Survivors include two daughters, Patsy Ruth and Linda Sue; two sons, Gary Lee, and Johnny,; nine grandchildren; eight grandchildren; one sister, Syble; and his caretaker, Sylvia. He was also preceded in death by one son, Billy George McCLURE.

Graveside services for Hazel Isabel Lane RITTER, 78, of Greasey Community, were held at 2 p.m. Friday, at the Iron Bridge Cemetery near Keota, with the Rev. Bob Wingo officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.She was born on Nov. 12, 1925, in Keota, to William Henry LANE and Dorothy DAVIS. She died on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004, in Bunch. She married Rolan RITTER on July 13, 1943, in Stigler. He preceded her in death on Jan. 25, 1982. Survivors include six daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia Ann and Thomas, Dorothy Faye and Larry, Doris Annette and Dale, Tammie Jean and Lonnie, Rhondia and Jimmy, and Vickie and Johnny; two sons and daughter-in-law, Kenneth D. and Tanita, and Alvie Wade and Charline; 37 grandchildren, 67 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Zula and Mary. She was also preceded in death by three children, Violett Lee SELF, James Dale "Bo" RITTER and Duane RITTER; three grandchildren; two brothers, Dee and Walter LANE; and her parents.

Funeral services for Cindy Kaven ACUFF, 17, of Warner, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at the Millsap Funeral Chapel in Webbers Falls, with the Rev. Gary Brown officiating. Burial is in Vaught Cemetery at Webbers Falls, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. She was born on July 28, 1987, in Tahlequah, to Kevin ACUFF and Kimberly (FRAZIER) ACUFF. She died Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004, in Las Vegas.Survivors include her father; her mother and step-father, Kimberly and Louis BEAN; two sisters, Robin and Ledia Mae; grandparents, Q.L. and Gloria ACUFF and Anita HEAD; several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends, including her best friend Desiree.

Funeral services for Mary Francis HERNDON, 72, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at the Church of Christ in Sallisaw, with Bro. Royce Martin officiating. Burial was at 3:30 p.m. in Wanette Cemetery in Wanette, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Sept. 25, 1931, in Houston, Texas, to Raymond Daniel WISDOM and Ruth Juanita (TURNER) WISDOM. She married Jim R. HERNDON Sr. on Aug. 28, 1948, in Asher. Survivors include her husband of the home; two daughters, Deborah and her husband Dwight, and Pam and her husband Larry; three sons, Dr. Jim Jr. and the mother of his children LaReeca; Danny and his wife, Patti and Dr. Mike and his wife Jolynn; her mother of Sallisaw; two brothers, Tom and Reece; 19 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father; two brothers, Joe Ray WISDOM and Ed WISDOM.

Funeral services for Katherine Sarah MARCHANT, 87, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial is in Buffington Cemetery west of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.She was born on Dec. 31, 1916, in Sallisaw, to Louis Allen WILLIAMS and Sarah Margaret BELL WILLIAMS. She died on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2004, in Sallisaw. She married Clem MARCHANT on Oct. 11, 1969, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on June 23, 1982. Survivors include one daughter-in-law, Barbara; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Louis; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two sons, Alan WALLACE and Glenn EVERETT Jr.

Graveside services for Danny Lee TEAGUE, 57, of Van Buren, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at the Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. He was born on Dec. 28, 1946, in Fort Smith, to Chuck and Jimmie Francis TEAGUE. He died on Monday, Sept. 20, 2004, in an area hospital. Survivors include his wife, Mary TEAGUE of the home; one daughter, Angela; three sons, Jason, Shane, and Kevin; four sisters, Betty, Linda, Ruby and Brenda; and three brothers, John, William and ROY. He was preceded in death by his parents. The family is visiting with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home, 700 Jefferson St., Van Buren.

Memorial services for Jackie Dale CAUGHMAN, 41, of Dallas, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday, at The Way of the Cross Freewill Baptist Church, with the Rev. Jerry Copeland officiating, under the direction of Phillips Funeral Home of Carrollton, Texas. He was born on May 31, 1963, in Sallisaw, to Jody and Darla (LOVERN) CAUGHMAN. He died on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004, in Dallas. Survivors include two daughters, Jacqueline and Celeste; his mother; one sister, Sandy; one brother, Darren. He was preceded in death by his father in 2000.

Funeral services for Leo CHOATE, 53, of Vian, are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday, at the Vian High School auditorium, with the Rev. T.D. Drew officiating. Burial is in Roselawn Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on May 19, 1951, in Vian, to Lonnie and Odessa (WRIGHT) CHOATE. He died on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004, in Muskogee. Survivors include two daughters, Tanya and Faith Louise; one son, Tyrone; two grandchildren; his mother; four sisters, Minnie Louise, Linda, Sandra and Jeraldine; seven brothers, Henry, Leonard, Brian, Rodney, Cyphus, Charles and James. He was preceded in death by his father; one son; his grandmother, Minnie DREW SHINE; and one brother, Jimmy Lee WRIGHT.

Funeral services for Gwen GRINDELE, 64, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday, at the Way of the Cross Freewill Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Leonard Poor officiating. Burial will be in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas on Monday, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Sept. 28, 1939, in Marlow, to William E. "Buck" TOMLINSON and Grayce (DUNGAN) TOMLINSON. She died on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2004, in Sallisaw. She married Jerry L. "J.L." GRINDELE on Nov. 10, 1956, in Dallas. Survivors include her husband of the home; two daughters, Gail and Elizabeth; two sons, Shawn and Mark; five grandchildren; three sisters , Lorraine, Kathryn and Pat; one brother, Dale; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, John GRINDELE and one sister, Gail WEST.

Graveside services for Lupe Christine JONES, 69, of Poteau, were held at 11 a.m. Friday, at the Old Bokoshe Cemetery, with the Rev. Jerry Copeland officiating, under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home of Poteau.She was born on Dec. 15, 1935, in Mentmore, N.M., to Alejo and Marianne BARRAZA. She died on Monday, Sept. 20, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married John Lewis JONES on Jan. 30, 1954, in Gallup, N.M. Survivors include her husband of over 50 years, of the home; one daughter, Lisa Irene and her husband Robert; two sons and one daughter-in-law, George Allan and Donald G. and his wife Tammy; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Alice, Julia and Ann; two brothers, John and Adolf. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one son, Glen David JONES.

Graveside services for Billy Gene WOOD, 79, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Friday, at the Steep Hill Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith.He died on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2004, in an area hospital. Survivors include two daughters, Cheryl and Marcia and Tony; one son, Gerald; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister and brother-in-law, Jonna and Bill; and one brother, Dick.

Funeral services for Robert Lee YOUNGBLOOD, 76, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 12:30 p.m. Friday, at the Mission Point Baptist Church, at 52nd and Virginia in Fort Smith, with burial in U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. He was born on March 31, 1930, in Redland. He died on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004, in an area hospital. Survivors include his wife, Emma YOUNGBLOOD of the home; one son, Barry; two sisters, Lee Anna and Austine; three brothers, Clarence Sr., Silas and John.

Funeral services for Christine E. BRUTON, 77, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Tommy Ballard officiating.Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Feb. 8, 1927, in McKey community, to Zeb EDGMON and Addie Mary HOLT EDGMON. She died on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. BRUTON married Wadie Richard BRUTON on Feb. 24, 1951, in Van Buren, Ark.Survivors include her husband of the home; two sisters, Iva and Virginia; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.She was preceded in death by one son, Jere Wade BRUTON; four sisters, Jewel SANDERS, Mildred LOCKHART, Wanda ROBERTSON and Monnie McLENDON and one brother, Coy EDGMON..

Graveside services for Gary LANDERS, 58, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Monday, at the Gill Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith, Ark.He was born on Feb. 19, 1946, in Parkin, Ark. He died on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2004, in an area hospital. Survivors include two daughters, Michelle and Chris; his mother, Lorene LANDERS; four grandchildren; four sisters, Lenora and Nellie, Kay and Terry; and four brothers, Jimmy, Danny, Tommy and Carl. He was preceded in death by his father, James LANDERS and one son, Gary LANDERS.

Funeral services for Viola Mae MATLOCK, 88, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Revs. Shawn Money and Anthony Williams officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow.She was born on June 30, 1916, in Lawrence, to Tom TROUT and Nora TRIPP TROUT. She died on Friday, Sept. 24, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark..She married Loyd Allen MATLOCK on Feb. 27, 1933, in Bristow. He preceded her in death on Feb. 15, 1998. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Mae and Margie and Jim; 6 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Marie, Agnes, and Katie.

Funeral services for Sharon Faye MATTHEWS, 62, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at the Bethlehem Free Will Baptist Church, with burial in Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith.She was born on June 22, 1942, in Iowa City, Iowa. She died on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004, in Fort Smith.Survivors include two sons, Kevin and Daron; four grandchildren; her father, Laurell CARTER; one sister, Patricia; two brothers, Jerry and Francis.

Funeral services for Janice FAULKNER POINTER, 92, of Sallisaw, are being held at 3 p.m. Thursday, at the Eastside Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with the Revs. Steve Rutherford and James O'Briant officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Aug. 8, 1912, in Sequoyah County, to Fred BRADLEY and Nora WOFFORD BRADLEY. She died on Monday, Sept. 27, 2004, in Sallisaw. Mrs. POINTER married Melvin FAULKNER on Aug. 24, 1931. He preceded her in death in 1955. She married her second husband, James POINTER in 1965. He preceded her in death in 1972. Survivors include one grandson, Fred Bradley.; one great-granddaughter; special niece, Carol; one daughter-in-law, Betty June; several nieces, nephews and cousins, including Dr. Bob, Stacy and Rev. Gordon. She was also preceded in death by her parents; one son, Fred Bradley FAULKNER Sr.; and one son, Bryan FAULKNER. .

Funeral services for K.T. Marie PRUITT, 89, of Sallisaw, are being held at 11 a.m. Thursday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Robert L. Polvado officiating.Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Feb. 12, 1915, in Sequoyah County, to E.A. PAYNE and Florence CAPPS PAYNE. She died on Monday, Sept. 27, 2004, in Sallisaw.She married Arie PRUITT on March 3, 1933, in McKey. He preceded her in death on Oct. 14, 1982. Survivors include two daughters, Dorothy and Doris; one son, Billy; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; four sisters, Moline, Edna, Frankie and June; and one brother, Jay. She was also preceded in death by one granddaughter, Brenda DePONTE; two sisters, Eileen THATCHER and Velma RICHARDS; and three brothers, Guy, Earl and Billy PAYNE.

Funeral services for Leonard L. TATE, 80, of Roland, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. Don Varble officiating.Burial was in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow.He was born on Oct. 6, 1923, in Vian, to Ottis L. TATE and Pearl WALTERS TATE. He died on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark.He married Sophie MYERS on May 31, 1943, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Sophie TATE of the home; one daughter, Tracy; two sons and daughters-in-law, Lonnie and his wife Linda and Larry and his wife Karen; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jack and Joe; two sisters, Sue and Barbara; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Aarron L. WALKER, 3, of Keota, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, at the Keota Cemetery, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.He was born on Oct. 8, 2001, in Poteau, to Chad and Jessika WALKER. He died on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2004, in Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith, Ark.Survivors include his parents of the home; one sister, Bironkie; maternal grandmother, Cynthia CHRISTENBERRY; paternal grandmother, Shirley HUDSON; maternal great-grandparents, Jesse and Ernestine CHRISTENBERRY; and several other relatives and friends.