SEPTEMBER 2006

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Funeral services for Truman ALSTON, 58, of Tulsa, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Reed-Culver Chapel in Tahlequah with Revs. Eddie Davis and Lance Cole officiating. Burial is in Lone Elm Cemetery in Ozark, Ark., under the direction of Reed-Culver Funeral Home of Tahlequah. Mr. ALSTON was born Dec. 28, 1948, in Crawford County, Ark., to Thurman Edward and Verna Rae (MORRELL) ALSTON. He died Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2006, in Tulsa. Survivors include his daughter, Heather Shanelle; two brothers, Ronnie K. and Kenny Ray and wife, Vickie; one sister, Carolyn J.; three grandchildren; nine nieces and nephews; and numerous cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Eddie Leon ALSTON and Randel Morrell ALSTON.

Funeral services for Karen Wynn WOOLBRIGHT GHEEN, 50, of Springdale, Ark., formerly of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the St. Paul United Methodist Church. Burial was in Roselawn Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. GHEEN died Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2006, in Little Rock, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Tom GHEEN of Springdale; two daughters, Cori and her husband James and Nicki; two sons, Eric and his wife Lindsay and Tommy; and brothers, Rich and Bill. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Marj WOOLBRIGHT and brother Hal WOOLBRIGHT.

Funeral services for Iris J. GLASS, 65, of Fayetteville, Ark., were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Springdale, Ark., with Rev. Charlie Foster officiating. Burial was in Farmington Cemetery in Farmington, Ark., under the direction of Moore's Chapel of Fayetteville. Mrs. GLASS was born May 11, 1941, in Waldo, Ark., to Harry and Henrietta (McCLAIN) CLARK. She died Monday, Aug. 28, 2006, in Washington County, Ark. Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Bud GLASS; one son, Stephen; one daughter, Kristi; mother, Henrietta CLARK; three sisters, Patsy, Molly and Kay; and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside services for Paul D. PENDERGRASS, 67, of Salliaw, were held at 12:30 p.m. Friday at the Fairview Maguire Cemetery in Noble with Wayne Turnbull officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. PENDERGRASS was born Oct. 5, 1938, in Chandler, Ariz., to Tandy L. PENDERGRASS and Vada M. (MOON) PENDERGRASS. He died Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two sisters, Joy and Theda; one brother, Ned; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Billy Joe SHARP, 61, of Muldrow, were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, Aug. 14, 2006, at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. Vernon Stone officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. SHARP was born Nov. 7, 1944, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Clifford Lefay SHARP and Delta (DAVID) SHARP. He died Friday, Aug. 11, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two sisters, Maxine and Geneva; five brothers, Lonnie Truman, Virgil Harry, Tommy Ray, David Eugene and Jerry Don. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Clifford Lefay SHARP, Jr., Robert Lee, John Wayne and Leon Henry SHARP.

Funeral services for Sallie Ann BUZZARD, 65, of Marble City, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Blunt Baptist Church, north of Sallisaw, with Revs. Frank Swimmer, Dwain Hardbarger and Leroy Reid officiating. Burial will be in Flute Springs Cemetery, north of Marble City, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BUZZARD was born Jan. 8, 1941, in Marble City, to John CHRISTIE and Donnie CHEATER. She died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006, in Marble City. She married Leo BUZZARD, April 1961, in Marble City. Survivors include her husband, Leo of the home; two daughters, Lillian and Leonora; three sons, Joe Lee, Milton and John; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Lucille; three brothers, Sam, Thomas and Charlie; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for O.T. FEARS, Jr., 83, of Sallisaw, are being held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday with Military honors provided by the U.S. Navy, at the Eastside Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Rev. Steve Rutherford officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. FEARS was born May 3, 1923, in Short Community, to O.T. FEARS, Sr. and Sylvia (BEDFORD FEARS. He died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include four daughters, Merry G., Nancy Sherrylee, Aimee L. and Ann L.; three sons, O.T., III, Larry Vernon and Gary Joe; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; his companion Marie; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jo MAYES FEARS, one sister, Grace Marie HUGHES and one son, John FEARS.

Funeral services for Teresa Dawn HENNING, 36, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Blunt Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Rev. Leroy Reid officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HENNING was born Jan. 27, 1970, in Muskogee, to Robert HENNING and Karen MARTIN. She died Sunday, Sept. 3, 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, "Old Man" Joey STEPHENS; one daughter, Kendra; seven nieces; eight nephews; one sister, Sharon and husband Timothy; four brothers, Dale, Bobby. Ricky and wife Vicky and Michael and wife Susie; parents, Robert and Karen HENNING; nine great-nephews, five great-nieces, four uncles and four aunts. She was preceded in death by her son, Derek SHOCKEY and her grandparents, L.E. and Leatha COCKERMAN and Bill and Pauline BENNETT.

Graveside services for Rondol W. HERNDON, 63, of Cedarville, Ark., were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Fort Smith National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark. with Rev. Vernon Stone officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HERNDON was born July 18, 1943, in Miami, Fla., to Wilson S. HERNDON and Beulah Faye (MELVIN) HERNDON. He died Thursday, Aug. 31, 2006, in Fort Smith. He married Elizabeth Ann VASS, Feb. 17, 1973, in Las Vegas. Survivors include his wife, of the home; mother, Beulah HERNDON; one sister, Arlene; and two nephews.

Graveside services for John Lee LEWIS, 67, of Leon, will be held at a later date at the Fort Gibson National Cemetery, under the direction of McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee. Mr. Lewis was born July 8, 1939, in Warner, to Thomas Jefferson and Ola Mae (RUTHERFORD) LEWIS. He died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006. Survivors include his wife, Cindy Norene LEWIS of the home in Leon; five daughters, Sheri, Terri and husband Arron, Christina and husband Marty, Dee Dee and husband Johnny, and Laura; one son, John LEWIS, Jr. of Fayetteville, Ark.; five brothers, Jim, Bob, Tommy, Jerry and Ed; two sisters, Sue and Edna; three step-children, Latrisha and William and Nicholas; and 15 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Bill LEWIS and granddaughter, Amy WOFFARD.

Graveside services for Jessie Mae MEANS, 81, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mrs. MEANS died Thursday, Aug. 31, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Glenda Sue and Mileasa; two sons, Gary and Richard; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one sister, Louise. She was preceded in death by her husband Daniel Thomas MEANS.

Funeral services for Julie Yvette HANEY, 41, of Gore, were held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Lighthouse Tabernacle in Gore with Rev. William O. Armstrong officiating. Burial was in Gore City Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. HANEY was born Aug. 22, 1965, in Oklahoma City, to Earnest and Peggy DANIELS. She died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006, in Tulsa. She married Aussie HANEY, Sr., Nov. 23, 1985, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Aussie HANEY, Sr. of the home; one son, Aussie, Jr. of the home; daughter, Jessiecka and Mike; one sister, Brenda and Jeff; brothers, James and Michelle, and Mitchell and Leona; mother, Peggy DANIELS; grandchildren, Alexzandria and Dacota and Anna; and several nieces and nephews, including Tashua. She was preceded in death by her father and grandson, Christian ENGELBRECHT.

Funeral services for Jack Hensley BROWN, 87, of Muldrow, were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Revs. Jim Furr and Gary Adkins officiating. Burial was in Blackjack Cemetery, northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow with military honors provided by VFW Post 8384 in Muldrow. Mr. BROWN was born May 2, 1919, in Bristol, Ark., to George Golden "GG" BROWN and Ola Iola (HOLDERFIELD) BROWN. He died Monday, Sept. 4, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Wilma Etta HARRIAGE, June 4, 1939, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Wilma BROWN of the home; one daughter, Mary Ann; three sons and two daughters-in-law, John Russell and his wife Sisco., Richard Golden and Jack Hensley, Jr. and his wife Donna; one sister and brother-in-law, Maxine and her husband George; 14 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Harold BROWN of Van Buren, Ark.

Funeral services for Daisy M. RICE CARDWELL, 91, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in Pilot Prairie Cemetery in Waldron, Ark., under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. CARDWELL died Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006, in a local nursing home. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, June and her husband "Red" and Beth and her husband Chester, and Patsy and her husband Bob; son and daughter-in-law, Grady Terrall and his wife Sue; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands Grady RICE and Buddy CARDWELL and granddaughter, Elizabeth.

Graveside services for Richard Glen DYER, 67, of Pryor, formerly of Sallisaw, were held Tuesday at the Brushy Cemetery in Sallisaw with Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating, under the direction of Stephens Memorial Chapel of Pryor. Mr. DYER was born Feb. 4, 1939, in Brushy, to John and Pearl (Davis) Dyer. He died Friday, Sept. 8, 2006, in Salina. He married Daisy STEWART, June 15, 1972, in Miami. Survivors include two step-daughters, Patricia and Sammie; one step-son, Ernest M. and wife Evalia; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two brothers, Harold and Jake; and several nieces, nephews and great- nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, two sisters and three brothers.

Funeral services for Rickey Dean SCOGGINS, 48, of Vian, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the First Assembly of God Church in Vian with Rev. Jean Rozell officiating. Burial is in McCoy Evening Shade Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SCOGGINS was born Oct. 12, 1957, in Sallisaw, to Ferrel Veo SCOGGINS and Alice Lela (McCOY) SCOGGINS. He died Friday, Sept. 8, 2006, in Muskogee. Survivors include his mother; father; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Brenda and Sherman, and Patricia and Jerry; five brothers and four sisters-in-law, Kenneth and Gayla, John and Pam, Steve and Tracy, and Tony and Cassie, and Joseph; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one sister, Missy SCOGGINS, his grandparents, one niece and three nephews.

Funeral services for Lonnie Wayne CLIFTON, 28, of Porum, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Porum Pentecostal Church with Revs. Carolyn Wright and Bobby Wright officiating. Burial is in Fields Cemetery near Porum, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory of Stigler.Mr. CLIFTON was born Nov. 11, 1977, in Muskogee, to Euell and Mary (ADAMS) CLIFTON. He died Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006, in Porum. Survivors include his wife, Laura BROOKE of the home; twin daughters, Zadie and Katlin; parents, Euell and Mary CLIFTON; four sisters, Marranda, Julie, Loretta, and Christina; one brother, Euell; four nieces; and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Leroy ADAMS and Mary Ellen CLIFTON and his paternal grandparents, Rufus and Okley CLIFTON.

Funeral services for Nadine LILLARD, 84, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006, at the First United Methodist Church in Sallisaw with Rev. David Clewell officiating. Burial of cremains was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Miss LILLARD was born Feb. 14, 1922, in Sallisaw, to Frank LILLARD and Mida (WILEY) LILLARD. She died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include six nieces; five nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, five sisters, Ethel SEABOLT, Mit CORLEY, Lova FARMER, Bertha RIGSBY and Dell MARRS, one brother, Woodrow LILLARD, one niece, Jo Sis THURMON and four nephews, Clayton FARMER, Archie FARMER, Sammy SEABOLT and Dale CORLEY.

Funeral services for Alvin "Toad" WALKER, 90, of Spiro, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Spiro with Rev. Roger Myers officiating. Burial is in New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mr. WALKER was born Feb. 5, 1916, in Tucker, to Sam WALKER and Trudy (LOVELL) WALKER. He died Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Rena Irene and Brenda and husband Jackie; two sons, Alvin, Jr. and James Edward; two sisters, Lena and Rena; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Dollie O. WALKER, one son, Leroy WALKER, one brother, George WILHITE, three sisters, Dovie BANSTETTER, Bell HOPE and Helen KABALLYA.

Graveside services for Merrill BOATRIGHT, 86, of Van Buren, Ark., will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. BOATRIGHT died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006, in a local nursing home. Survivors include his wife, Ruby of the home; one daughter, Karen; one step-daughter, Linda; two sons, Roger and Darrell; one step-son, David; five grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren; and five step-great grandchildren.

Funeral services for Dennis W. BUTTERY, 46, of Vian, were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Blackgum Harvestime Church in Vian with Revs. Robert Buttery and Chris Armer officiating. Burial was in Box Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. Buttery was born July 12, 1960, in Muskogee, to Clyde BUTTERY and Ruth (CHISUM) BUTTERY. He died Friday, Sept. 15, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Katherine Kay HENSLEY, May 3, 2003, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Kathy BUTTERY of the home; two daughters, Amanda and Elizabeth; four step-children, Kelly and James, Buddy and Sherry; father and step-mother, Clyde and Liddy BUTTERY; one brother and sister-in-law, Barry and Cindy; three step-sisters, Pamela, Cailey and Jamicia; one grandson; nine step-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother.

Graveside services for Gary H. CHRONISTER, 44, of Muldrow, are being held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the Minnow Creek Cemetery, near Clarksville, Ark., with Rev. Andy Jones officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Mr. CHRONISTER was born July 19, 1962, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Henry Burl CHRONISTER and Cecilia Marie (LEDUC) CHRONISTER. He died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006, in Muldrow. Survivors include his wife, Dixie of the home; one son, Henry Gary Joseph; one step-daughter, Jeanie; mother, Cecilia CHRONISTER; four sisters, Shirley, Annette, Diana Marie and Elaine; four brothers, David., Don, Daniel and William; and several nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Charles Thomas COLLINS, 73, of Poteau, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Oakland Cemetery Pavillion in Poteau with Rev. Junior Phillips officiating, under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mr. COLLINS was born April 26, 1933, in Troy, Ala. He died Friday, Sept. 15, 2006, in Pocola. Survivors include five children, Kathy, Charles Dewayne, Timothy, Misty and Patricia; one grandson; adopted children, Debra, Sally, Touny, Jessie "Bug", Shamie, April, Mary and Earl Lee; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Henry COLLINS and Pernie Mae (HALL) COLLINS, one son, William Delaney COLLINS, one brother, C.T. COLLINS and a granddaughter, Hannah Marie HAGGARD.

Funeral services for Jane JONES, 66, of Long Community, were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Roland Assembly of God Church with Rev. Kevin Fouts officiating. Burial was in Long Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Mrs. Jones was born March 19, 1940, in Tennessee, to John Lee BARBEE and Estelle (CRONIN) BARBEE. She died Friday, Sept. 15, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Henry JONES, Dec. 22, 1974, in Orlando, Fla. Survivors include her husband, of the home; four daughters, Carol, Penny, Lisa and Michelle; one son, David; two sisters, Kathy and Juanita; two brothers, Harvey and Willie; eight grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Services for Mr. Ross N. MORREALES Sr. 86, were held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 22, at the Christ the King Catholic Church in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in Roselawn Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith. Mr MORREALES SR died September 19, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. MORREALES was preceded in death by his wife, Vera JONES MORREALES. Ross N. MORREALES Sr. was born on Aug. 21, 1920, in Chicago. Mr. MORREALES is survived by his second wife, Mary MORREALES; by his son, Ross N. Jr., and his wife, Frances; by his daughter, Vita; one brother, Philip.; five grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

Graveside services for Robert "Bobby" PRICE, 26, of Gore, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Gore City Cemetery with Rev. Vernon Stone officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. PRICE was born July 7, 1980, in Tulsa, to Howard Ray PRICE, Sr. and Sandra Kay (McFARLAND) PRICE. He died Monday, Sept. 18, 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his parents, Howard and Sandra; one brother and sister-in-law, Howard Ray, II and his wife Amber; maternal grandparents, Dorothy and Luther McFARLAND of Tulsa; one niece, Madisen PRICE of Tulsa; one nephew, Ethan PRICE of Tulsa; and a host of other relatives and friends..

Memorial services for David Vancie WALKER, 60, of Scranton, Ark., were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Scranton Park with John Holman officiating. Burial of cremains was in Wares Chapel Cemetery in Dublin, Ark., under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home of Clarksville, Ark. Mr. WALKER died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006, in Clarksville. Survivors include daughter, Jeanette; one step-daughter, Lisa; brothers, John T., Herbert Lloyd and Delbert E.; sisters, Ann, Lynn and Darlene.

Memorial services for Vicky L AXTENS-WIGGINS, 46, of Tyler, Texas, will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Canton, Texas, under the direction of Callaway-Jones Funeral Home of Bryan, Texas. Mrs. WIGGINS was born March 31, 1960, in Sallisaw, to Kenneth DAILEY and Shirley Jean (SHIPP) DAILEY. She died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006. Survivors include her husband, Dallas M. WIGGINS, Jr. of Tyler; two sons, Lee and Eric; daughters and son-in-law, Amy and William, and Emily; brother and sister-in-law, Keith and Treva; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Dallas M. and Edna WIGGINS, Sr.; father, Kenneth DAILEY; mother, Shirley Jean (SHIPP) DAILEY; and two grandchildren.

A memorial service for Charles William "Bill" GALLAGHER, 66, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 6:00 p.m. Friday at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. GALLAGHER was born Aug. 18, 1940, to Charles and Maudie GALLAGHER. He died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006. Survivors include his wife, Nancy of Fort Smith; three daughters, Leah, Susan and Anna; two sons, Mallory and Billy; two brothers, Gene and Fred; three step-sons, Curtis, Jimmy and Robert; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles M. GALLAGHER.

Funeral services for Christian David REYNOLDS, 10, of Bethany are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Warner First Baptist Church in Warner with Rev. Shane Weaver officiating. Burial is in Agnew Cemetery, near Keefton, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Sept. 1, 1996, in Tulsa, to David Wayne REYNOLDS and Melanie Lynn (ROWE) GORDIN. He died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2006, in Bethany. Survivors include mother and step-father, Melanie and Matthew GORDIN; father and step-mother, David and Stephanie REYNOLDS; three sisters, Sage, Jade and Molly; one step-sister, Alethea; two brothers, Mason and Seth; one step-brother, Dylan; maternal grandparents, David and Brenda ROWE; paternal grandmother, Carolyn REYNOLDS; maternal great-grandfather, George MEEDER; paternal great-grandmother, Mildred SCOTT; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, David REYNOLDS.

Funeral services for Rita STAAB, 88, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial is in Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, Ark., under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mrs. STAAB was born Nov. 7, 1917, in Rena Community in Crawford County, Ark. She died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include daughters, Wilma, Joanne and Debbie; sons, Kenith and Jim; sisters, Mavis, Betty and Maxine; brother, Mack; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Hubert STAAB.

Graveside services for Lillie BYERS TAYLOR, 81, of Sallisaw were held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with the Rev. Michael McKinney officiating, and under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. TAYLOR was born March 19, 1925, in Sallisaw, to Henry SASSER and Stella (REED) SASSER. She died Monday, Sept. 18, 2006, in Sallisaw. She was first married to Jack BYERS, who preceded her in death, on April 29, 1956. She later married Tom TAYLOR who also preceded her in death Jan. 25, 1977. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Joann and Ned, and Barbara; five sons and four daughters-in-law, Linzy and Lou, Burney and Karen, Thomas and Ruthie, and Charles and Ann, and J.T.; one sister, Cora; 11 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; her provider of 16 years, Carolyn; and several other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one step-daughter, Darlene TAYLOR, and one step-son, Billy Gene TAYLOR.

Funeral services for Norman Lindenburg BUSH, 74, of Vian will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Bill Pettit officiating. Burial is in Bush Cemetery in Marble City, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Oct. 3, 1931, in Marble City to Sam BUSH and Susie (FIELDS) BUSH. He died Monday, Sept. 25, 2006. Survivors include one brother, Sam Ed; one sister, Edna; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Elwanda R. CARTER, 71, of Roland, are being held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. Scott Liner officiating. Burial is in Milton Cemetery, west of Bokoshe, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. CARTER was born Dec. 14, 1934, in Union City, to R.T. ROBISON and Minnie (COMBS) ROBISON. She died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006, in Roland. She married Fred Norman CARTER, Sept. 5, 1953, in Las Vegas. He preceded her in death, July 4, 2006, in Roland Survivors include two daughters, Deborah and Norma; one son, Daniel; three grandchildren; two sisters, Elsie and I V.; two brothers, Wade and Junior; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Charlie ROBISON.

Funeral services for Raymond M. FULLER, 66, of Bolivar, Mo., were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Pitts Chapel in Bolivar. Burial was in Crestview Memorial Gardens, east of Bolivar, under the direction of Pitts Chapel of Bolivar. Mr. FULLER was born June 6, 1940, in Huntington, Ark., to Ulysses William FULLER and Eva Louise (REPASS) FULLER. He died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006, in Springfield, Mo. He married Gaynell Louise KLENTZ, in 1960. She preceded him in death in 1977. He later married Carol BODENHAMER SNOW in 1978. Survivors include his wife Carol FULLER of the home, four children, Eva, Sue and husband Tim, Terrie and husband Danny, and William Jack and wife, Jackie; four step-children, Linda and husband Bill, Brenda and husband Pat, Michael and wife Teri, and Lewis Mark and wife Sharon; 22 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; five brothers, Darrell, Royce, Willard, William and Jack; four sisters, Sharon, Geneva, Melba, Bernice; and 28 nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Danny Joe, Roy, Delano, Ronald and one sister, Revelta.

Funeral services for Waymon Lee "Deacon" NANCE, 64, of Muldrow, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Greater New Bethel Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Pastors James D. Jones and Ron Duncan officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. NANCE was born Nov. 13, 1941, in Roland, to Daniel NANCE and Dovie (McCLAIN) NANCE. He died Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Minnie of the home; five daughters, Barbara Joyce and husband Marco, Danita, Danetta, Tina and Nekita; two sons, James and Wayne; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and the mother of James and Barbara, Leaetta NANCE. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Edna Mae CARTER and one brother, Daniel NANCE, Jr.

Funeral services for Dean Floyd NIX, 79, of Sallisaw were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Minister Pat Quinn officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. NIX was born Feb. 11, 1927, in Nicut, to Fred Oscar NIX and Stella Mae (SERATT) NIX. He died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. . He married Mavis Ione SEABOLT, May 18, 2000, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Mavis NIX of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Pat and Connie; two step-children, Diane and Gwen; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Rose NIX, one sister, Millie NOLAND, two brothers, Champ and Bill SERATT and his parents.