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Funeral services for Willie Mae BAILEY, 95, of Vian, are being held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Members in Christ Assembly, north of Vian, with Rev. Robert Buttrey officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home. Mrs. BAILEY was born July 6, 1912, in Y City, Ark., to William Andrew HOUSE and Emily (POSEY) HOUSE. He died Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007, in Vian. She married John BAILEY, in Ashdown, Ark. He preceded her in death, April 1954, in Vian. Survivors include one daughter, Mary Lou; one son, Boyd; four grandchildren; 12 grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents and seven brothers and sisters.

Memorial services for Robert "Bob" BRACKEN, 77, of Short, will be held at a later date. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BRACKEN was born May 4, 1930, in Pekin, Ill., to William Robert "Bob" BRACKEN and Myrtle Loraine (SHERMAN) BRACKEN. He died Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007, in Muldrow. He married Lorene BRACKEN, June 20, 1958, in San Jose, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Lorene of the home; one daughter, Debbie and longtime companion, Joe; one sister-in-law, Pauline; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother, Jackie BRACKEN.

Funeral services for Liddie Mae WILHELM, 66, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Smith Mortuary Chapel in Charleston, Ark. Burial was in Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Smith Mortuary Chapel of Charleston. Mrs. WILHELM was born Aug. 15, 1941, in Muldrow, to James Clifford TURNER and Evelyn Jewell (DOX) TURNER. She died Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Nancy, and Patty and her husband, David; three sons, Bill and his wife, Marilyn, Charles, and Robert D. and his fiancé, Sherry; three brothers, Jimmy and his wife, Mary,, William and his wife, Diane, and George and his wife, Nadine; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Rose FOSTER, three sisters, four brothers, one granddaughter, Deanna PETREE and one great-grandson, Jonathan MACIAS.

Private memorial services for Jerry W. WOODS, 65, of Hackett, Ark., will be held at a later date. Cremation was under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. WOODS was born April 27, 1942, in Malone, N.Y. He died Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter, Angela; two sons, Bobby and Jerry; one step-son, Steve; three sisters, Jean, Joy and Janice; three brothers, Joseph, John, and Jearel; and 12 grandchildren.

Funeral services for Gladys Ruth BERRYMAN, 93, of Vian, will be held Friday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Revs. Leon Farley and Wallace Harvey officiating. Burial will be in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BERRYMAN was born April 4, 1914, in Adair County, to Edward UTTER and Martha (Baldwin) UTTER. She died Sept. 3, 2007, in Vian. She married John Loren BERRYMAN, Jan. 21, 1933, in Pittsburg, Kan. He preceded her in death, Feb. 20, 2003, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one son, Gary Loren; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one son, Duane BERRYMAN and one daughter, Normalene BRAKE.

Funeral services for Wendell "King of the Hill" BREWER, 67, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Brushy Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BREWER was born Aug. 4, 1940, in Rocky Point, to Martin Lee BREWER and Lorene BREWER. He died Friday, Aug. 31, 2007, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Diana of the home; five daughters, Mechelle, Joetta, Connie, Wendy, and LaDona; two sisters, Lois and Betty; one brother, Kenny; and his mother. He was preceded in death by his father and an infant baby brother.

Funeral services for Jerry Lynn FAULKENBERRY, 48, of Greenwood, Ark., were held 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Free Will Baptist Church in Greenwood. Burial was in Liberty Cemetery in Greenwood, under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. Mr. FAULKENBERRY died Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007, in Little Rock. Survivors include his wife, RoxAnn FAULKENBERRY of the home; one daughter, Tracy; one son, Timothy; two sisters, Cindy and Sherry; two brothers, Darren and Brish; and five grandchildren.

Graveside services for Barabara Lue FIELDS, 64, of Marietta, were held 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Akins Cemetery with Revs. Eugene Kester and Herman Jones officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. FIELDS was born March 19, 1943, in Sequoyah County, to George Newt COLE and Elsie Mae (PITTS) COLE PUGH. She died Friday, Aug. 31, 2007, in Ardmore. She married Johnny Ray FIELDS, July 13, 1960, in Miami. He preceded her in death, July 17, 1997, in Kansas City. Survivors include two daughters, Christine and her husband, Kevin, and Gerrie and her husband, Troy; five grandchildren; one brother, Archie; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents.

Graveside services for William "Bill" GOAD, 83, of Warner, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Lescher-Millsap Funeral Home of Muskogee. Mr. GOAD was born March 6, 1924, in Park Hill, to Isom and Elizabeth (BOSWELL) GOAD. He died Aug. 31, 2007, in Muskogee. Survivors include two sisters, Hattie and Myrl, Edna; two brothers, J. I. and Lee, Lue Ray and Carol; and two grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Faye GOAD, son, Billy G. GOAD and three brothers.

Funeral services for Robert Lee HUTCHINSON, 80, of Vian, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. T.D. Drew officiating. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories in Vian, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HUTCHINSON was born July 24, 1927, in Fayetteville, Ark., to Floyd HUTCHINSON and Mary (YARBURY) HUTCHINSON. He died Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters, Sheila and Rose; two sons, Ron and Herbert; and two brothers, Pate and J.C. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Rob and Mike HUTCHINSON, two wives, Wilda and Janice and three sisters, Hazel, Margaret and Mildred.

Funeral services for Denver D. JONES, Jr., 77, of Wilburton, were held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wilburton, with Revs. Richard Christler and Thomas Melton officiating. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery in Wilburton, under the direction of Jones Harkins Funeral Home of Wilburton. Mr. JONES, Jr. was born Nov. 26, 1929, in Hartshorne. He died Aug. 30, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Mary Lou BURKE, June 14, 1954, in Wilburton. Survivors include his wife of the home; daughter, Mary Kay; granddaughter and her husband; sister, Janacele; special son, Jimmy D.; He was preceded in death his parents, and his first wife, Mary Lou JONES.

Funeral services for Pearl A. SPEARS McKINNEY, 95, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. Carl Fugett officiating. Burial was in Blackjack Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. McKINNEY was born Nov. 11, 1911, in Muldrow, to Erbert SPEARS and Ida (BOGGS) SPEARS. She died Sunday, Sept. 2, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married William Thomas McKINNEY, July 11, 1930, in Gotebo. He preceded her in death, Dec. 4, 1995, in Muldrow. Survivors include one daughter-in-law, Peggy; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Bonnie. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Colleen QUINETTE, one son, Darrell McKINNEY and one grandson, Frankie TREAT.

Funeral services for Geneva Ann SEYLER, 66, of Keota, were held Tuesday at the Star Baptist Church with Rev. Rick McClaskey officiating. Burial was in Old Cache Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Stigler. Mrs. SEYLER was born Dec. 15, 1940, in Wister, to Oren and Elsie (HEFLIN) KEIFER. She died Sept. 1, 2007, in Keota. Survivors include two daughters, Mary and her husband, Kendall, and Diane and her husband, Gary; three sons, Sammy and his wife, Glenda, Jimmy, and Billy; six grandchildren,; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Ruth and her husband, Vernon; one brother, Dale and his wife, Nancy; and one sister-in-law, Kathryn. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Carl SEYLER, grandaughter Gina SEYLER, and nephews, Charles HAYES and Tony KIEFER.

Funeral services for Mary Lou WILSON, 64, of Vian, will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at the Vian High School auditorium. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WILSON was born Nov. 29, 1942, in Vian, to J.E. CHOATE, Sr. and Sylvester (SCOTT) CHOATE. She died Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007, in Tahlequah. She married Clarence Darnell WILSON, Aug. 7, 1999 in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, Clarence of the home; three daughters, Yvette Evon, and Anita Faye and Crystal Ranee; two sons, Joe Lewis, Jr. and Jefferey; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four sisters, Una Mae, Lydia Ann, JoAnn and Darzella; three brothers, J.E., Jr., William, and Michael Dwayne; mother; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Leslie Gilbert COOPER, 76, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel in De Queen, Ark., with Rev. Red Dixon officiating. Burial is in Gillham Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home of De Queen. Mr. COOPER was born June 27, 1931, in Gillham, Ark., to Bon and Dora (BREWER) COOPER. He died Monday, Sept. 3, 2007, in Springdale, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Anna Murray COOPER; two sons, Leslie Clay and Dale Henry; one daughter, Cathy Jean; father, Bon F. COOPER; one brother and sister-in-law, Ray and Carolyn; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Peggy and Inez and Hubert; four grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, one son, Danny Ray COOPER, and one grandson, Gilbert Clay COOPER.

Funeral services for Roy C. DARCY, 77, of Brushy, are being held at 12 p.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Curtis Darcy officiating. Burial is in the Darcy Family Cemetery, in Brushy, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. DARCY was born Dec. 31, 1929, in Bisbee, Ariz., to Curtis William DARCY and Martha Mae (BUFF) DARCY. He died Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007, in Stilwell. He married Ethel F. ARTER, Sept. 13, 1949, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Ethel of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Freda and Reggie, and Reba and Pete; one son and daughter-in-law, Curtis and Lisa; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Walt, one grandson, Kenneth FARMER, two brothers, Bill and Bud DARCY and one sister, Mary KING.

Funeral services for Norma Hazel McGOWEN DUNCAN, 94, of Fanshawe, are being held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Community of Christ Church in Fanshawe with Howard Raines officiating. Burial is in the Fanshawe Cemetery Fanshawe, under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mrs. DUNCAN was born April 11, 1913, in Dierks, Ark., to J.J. and Etta E. (MOORE) JACKSON. She died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007, in Poteau. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Judith and Nolen ,and Carol and Craig; son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Sally; stepson and wife, Tommy and Judy; brother, Odell; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her her parents, two husbands, Clarence McGOWEN and Bryan DUNCAN; one sister, Suvella RAINES, three brothers, Hyrum, Elbert and Lelon JACKSON, and one step-daughter, June CHAPLIN.

Memorial services for Ann HUFF, 53, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha in Roland, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. HUFF died Monday, Sept. 3, 2007, in Van Buren. Survivors include her husband, James Patrick; one daughter, Amiee; mother, Wanda GOFF; four brothers, Walter, Tom and Ray and Jerry.

Funeral services for Robert Lee HUTCHINSON, 80, of Vian, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. T.D. Drew officiating. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories in Vian, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HUTCHINSON was born July 24, 1927, in Fayetteville, Ark., to William Franklin HUTCHINSON and Mary (YARBURY) HUTCHINSON. He died Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters, Sheila and Rose; two sons, Ron and Herbert; and two brothers, Pate and J.C. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Rob and Mike HUTCHINSON, two wives, Wilda and Janice and three sisters, Hazel, Margaret and Mildred.

Funeral services for Barbara Elizabeth WEBSTER, 56, of Gore, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Elm Grove Assembly of God with Rev. Buddy Powell officiating. Burial was in Vaught Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. WEBSTER was born Aug. 27, 1951, in Muskogee, to George and Grace (WILLIAMS) NEW. She died Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007, in Norman. She married Charles WEBSTER, Oct. 13, 1967, in Stigler. Survivors include her husband, Charles of the home; one son, Alvin Eugene; one adopted son, Sam and his wife, Suzanne; three grandchildren; mother; sisters, Dorothy and her husband, Don, Eunice, and Marie and her husband, Lynn; two brothers, Orville and his wife, Patsy, and Clarence and his wife, Linda; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Ricky Lee WEBSTER, father, and one brother, Lee Roy NEW.

Funeral services for Earl N. ARMER, 81, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Muldrow with the Revs. Al Ruckman and Vernon Davis officiating. Burial was in Seabolt Cemetery, northeast of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. ARMER was born on June 14, 1926, in Uniontown, Ark., to Lula JILES ARMER. He died on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007, in Sallisaw. He married Ellen Grace O'KELLEY on Oct. 28, 1949, in Rudy, Ark. Survivors include his wife, of the home; one daughter, Earlene; two sons, Edwin and Earnest; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relative and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, two sisters, Ella Elizabeth KEY and Mildred Lorine WRIGHT, and five brothers, Climon, Ted, Clyde, Emit, and Purnie ARMER.

Funeral services for Marcus M. BOYD, 92, of Roland, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church Chapel in Van Buren, Ark., with Larry Owen officiating. Burial is in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. BOYD died Friday, Sept. 7, 2007. Survivors include two daughters, Patricia and her husband, Dale, and Sandra and her husband, Frank; four sons, Anthony and his wife, Judy, Ronald, Randall, and Monty; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchilden; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Ruby Juanita BOYD.

Funeral services for Aaron Colby RIDDLE, 22, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Sheila Jones officiating. Burial was in Belfonte Cemetery, north of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. RIDDLE was born on Dec. 13, 1984, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Eugene Edgar RIDDLE and Margaret Kay (HESS) RIDDLE. He died on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007, in Tahlequah. Survivors include his wife, Lucinda, of the home; one son, Christian Daniel; his parent; three sisters, Amy, Jamie, and Leslie; three brothers, Wesley, Terry, and Zack; and several aunts, uncles, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John H. RIDDLE and Ted and Louella HESS.

Funeral services for William "Coon" VANN, 69, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Belfonte Baptist Church, north of Muldrow, with the Rev. Tom Cochran officiating. Burial was in Belfonte Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. VANN was born on April 5, 1938, in Tahlequah, to Josiah VANN and Linnie (BEAVER) VANN. He died on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Anna Louise SEVENSTAR on Nov. 12, 1979, in Stilwell. Survivors include his wife, Ann Louise VANN, of the home; one daughter, Linda; two sons, Billy and Christopher and his fiance, Krista; one step-son, Charles Anthony; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three sisters, Martha, Polly, and Lizzie; one brother, Solider; one adopted granddaughte; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Perdita A. WALTERS, 90, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Troy Marino officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WALTERS was born on Feb. 5, 1917, in Drakes Prairie, to George MILLIKIN and Fannie (NICHOLS) MILLIKIN. She died on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007, in Sallisaw. She married Roy Lee WALTERS on Oct. 15, 1938, in Fort Smith, Ark. He preceded her in death on April 11, 1974, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two sons, Donald Lee and Jerry Glen; two daughters, Judy and Linda; one step-son, Maxie; 17 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Loretta BRADSHAW, in 1974; one son, Leroy WALTERS, in 2004; and two grandsons, Greg WALTERS and Ricky PRUITT.

Funeral services for Willis WILLIAMS, 69, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial was in Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home. Mr. WILLIAMS died on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007, in a local hospital. Survivors include two daughters, Carla and Kristie; four sons, Bryon, Alan, James, and Tim; his father, the Rev. J.D. WILLIAMS; four sisters, Nina, Mary, Sharon, and Patricia; one brother, Melvin; 13 grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Dollie Mae BLACKBIRD, 54, of Marble City, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the House of Praise in Marble City with Rev. Joe Grayson officiating. Burial is in Flute Springs Cemetery, in Marble City, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BLACKBIRD was born Aug. 7, 1953, in Tahlequah, to William PETTIT and Cynthia (ROSIN) PETTIT. She died Monday, Sept. 17, 2007, in Tulsa. She married Junior Lee BLACKBIRD in 1982. Survivors include her husband, Junior of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Harriet and William; six sisters, Reba, Cecelia, Elsie, Phoebe and Winnie, and Cynthia; one adopted sister, Shannon; two brothers, Jack and Gerald; five grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Deronie PETTIT.

Graveside services for Martha FLANAGAN CROW, 84, of Roland, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Seabolt Cemetery in Muldrow with Rev. Anthony Williams officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CROW was born Oct. 6, 1922, in Nicut, to Thomas Nathan FLANAGAN and Thula Mae (DEESE) FLANAGAN. She died Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007, in Roland. She married Charles Leon CROW, Dec. 24, 1939, in Nicut. He preceded her in death, July 16, 1985, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her sister, Kathy; and several other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and one sister, Evelyn QUALLS.

Graveside services for Mollie Adline POWELL CURRY, 92, of Muskogee, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with Rev. Wendell Cox officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CURRY was born Oct. 21, 1914, in Sadie, to Thomas Jerry POWELL and Lillie Mae (HORN) POWELL. She died Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007, in Muskogee. She married Aaron Thomas CURRY, Jr., Jan. 14, 1936, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death, May 8, 1993, in Oktaha. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Aaron and Shirley; one grandson and granddaughter-in-law; one granddaughter and grandson-in-law; and two great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers.

Funeral services for Harper D. EDWARDS, 101, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Revs. Shawn Money and Mark Merrill officiating. Burial is in the Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. EDWARDS was born Jan. 14, 1906, in Muldrow, Indian Territory, to George Washington EDWARDS and Belle (RHODES) EDWARDS. He died Monday, Sept. 17, 2007, in Vian. He married Bonnie Iva EDWARDS, Feb. 20, 1938, in Crawford County, Arkansas. She preceded him in death, Feb. 16, 1995, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Doris; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was also preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Josephine SPENCE and six brothers, Mirl, August, Alvis, Brad, Joe and Charley EDWARDS.

Graveside services for Lucille India WHITSETT JARMON, 95, of Redlands, Calif., are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Hillside Cemetery in Redlands, under the direction of Cortner Chapel of Redlands. Mrs. JARMON was born Aug. 11, 1912, in McKey, to William Foreman WHITSETT, Sr. and Ida Ella BROWN. She died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007. She married Nolan Warren JARMON, Oct. 2, 1933, in Frederick, in Tillman County. He preceded her in death on Aug. 28, 1988. Survivors include her two daughters, Dixie Dianne JARMON and her husband, Brent, Linda Kay JARMON STEAMS MATNEY and her husband, Raymond Douglas; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Lillian, Gladys Mae, Mary Frances WHITE, Eva and June Marie, brothers, William Foreman WHITSETT, Jr., Woodrow Wilson, Timothy Kelly, Joseph Edmund, Billy B. and Roy Donald.

Funeral services for Virgie Watts LANCASTER, 88, of Vian, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Freewill Baptist Church in Vian with Rev. Beau Smith officiating. Burial is in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. LANCASTER was born Jan. 11, 1919, in Sallisaw, to General Lee WATTS and Ellen Marie (CROSSON) WATTS. She died Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007, in Vian. She married Burl LANCASTER, Sept. 9, 1939, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death, Oct. 9, 1989, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one son-in-law, Loren; one granddaughter; one grandson; four great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchild; and one sister, Dorothy. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Glenda DANNER of Vian, three sisters, Florence WATTS, Reba WATTS and Trudie WATTS all of Sallisaw, and four brothers, Carl WATTS, Ernest WATTS and two infant brothers, all of Sallisaw.

Funeral services for David Paul MARSHALL, 56, of Rocky Mountain, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Cedar Springs Baptist Church in Gore with Rev. Allison Phillips officiating. A wake service was held Tuesday at the Hart Funeral Home in Stilwell with Bro. Ellis Foster officiating. Burial is in Webber Cemetery, in Gore, under the direction of Hart Funeral Home of Stilwell. Mr. MARSHALL was born June 30, 1951, in Tahlequah, to Betsy WILDCAT JONES and Paul Sandy MARSHALL. He died Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007, in Rocky Mountain. Survivors include his wife, Ervina MARSHALL of the home; two sons, Kristian and Eric; two sisters, Phyllis and Betsy Annette; one brother, Robert "Tiger"; one half-brother, Michael; eight nephews; six nieces; 12 great-nephews; and five great-nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Tina Rachelle MARSHALL, one brother, Charles MARSHALL and mother-in-law, Lois ISHCOMER.

Funeral services for Mary E. HARRIS, 87, of Sugar Land, Texas, are being held at noon Saturday at the Earthman Southwest Chapel in Stafford, Texas, with Rev. John Crow officiating. Burial is in Davis-Greenlawn Cemetery, in Rosenburg, Texas, under the direction of Earthman Southwest Chapel of Stafford. Mrs. HARRIS was born Feb. 6, 1920, in Greenland, Ark., to Charles Ambrose ROSEBEARY and Dora Alice (SCHOOLER) ROSEBEARY. She died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007, in Houston. She married Hugh Herald HARRIS, Nov. 6, 1936, in Fayetteville, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Hugh HARRIS; two sons, Paul Eugene and Alan Neil and his wife, Karen; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren on the way.

Funeral services for Viola HAWKINS, 95, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 14, at the White Emerson Mortuary in Whittier, Calif. Burial was in Olive Lawn Cemetery, in La Mirada, Calif., under the direction of White Emerson Mortuary of Whittier. Mrs. HAWKINS was born Aug. 12, 1912, near Eureka Springs, Ark., in Carroll County. She died Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007, in Hemet, Calif. She married Paul Henry HAWKINS, 1929, in Eureka Springs. He preceded her in death in 1973. Survivors include six children, Reba, Terry, Louise, Helen, Bill and Paul; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was also preceded in death by four children, Virginia HAWKINS, Rosie HAWKINS, Jerry HAWKINS and Viola HAWKINS.

Graveside services for Mary HAYES WILLIAMS, 60, of Eufaula, are being held at 2 p.m. Friday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. Mrs. WILLIAMS died Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007, in a local hospital. Survivors include her husband, Eric "Ric" WILLIAMS; one daughter, Alechia; two sons, Eric III and Brandon; mother, Hazel Evans HUNTER; one brother, John; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father, Howard Edwin HAYES.

Funeral services for Majoria "Doy" ALLEN, 89, of Roland, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. Kenneth Bynum and Ted Stamps officiating. Burial was in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. ALLEN was born July 23, 1918, in Roland, to Ola Andrew BROOKS and Jennie Lou Johnnie (SUTTON) BROOKS. She died Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Dayton Hughes ALLEN, Aug. 12, 1939, in Muldrow. He preceded her in death, Sept. 27, 1988, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Anna Lou and Vala Christine; one son, J. W.; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Marie, Glenna and Jane; one brother, Andrew; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one grandson, James WILSON, two brothers, Edgar and Bill BROOKS and two sisters, Ada GRIFFIN and Mae BUFFINGTON.

Eddye L. Lynch BROWN, 74, of Muldrow, died on Friday, Sept. 21, 2007. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. BROWN was born July 29, 1933, in Los Angeles, to George LYNCH and Donna (SHAFER) LYNCH. She died Friday, Sept. 21, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Bob BROWN, June 12, 1951, in Los Angeles. Survivors include her husband, Bob of the home; one son, Mike; one grandchild; one sister, Sue; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Steve BROWN.

Funeral services for Delmer Wayne BUTTERY, 56, of Gore, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Gore School Gymnasium with Elder Chad E. Buttery and Elder Dwayne Davis officiating. Burial is in Box Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BUTTERY was born Aug. 7, 1951, in Notchitown, to William BUTTERY and Pearl (HOUGLAND) BUTTERY. He died Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007, in Vian. Survivors include his fianc/e, Charlotte of the home; one daughter, JoAnn; one son, Donnie; four sisters, Anna Mae, Marie, Shirley, and Wanda; three brothers, Joe, Delbert and Clyde; five grandchildren; mother of his children and lifelong friend, Kathy BUTTERY; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Pamela and Norma Jean BUTTERY and two brothers, Talmadge and Bart BUTTERY.

Funeral services for Mabel Louise BIBB CRAMER, 87, were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 4, at the Arvin Congregation Church in Arvin, Calif. with Pastor Wanda Mello officiating. Burial was in South Kern Cemetery District, in Arvin, under the direction of Arvin Funeral Home of Arvin. Mrs. CRAMER was born Dec. 3, 1919, in Redland, to Charles Moses and Fannie Jane (JOHNSON) BIBB. She died Saturday, Aug. 29, 2007. She married Louis CRAMER, Oct. 10, 1953. Survivors include her daughter, Susan and husband Carl; son, Billy; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; three sisters, Joann and husband Perry, Phyllis and husband Robert, Carol and husband Doug; one brother, Donald and wife Mary; friend, Jeanne DUKE; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, one step-son, Robert CRAMER, four brothers, Jerry, Jack, Kepner, and Leonard BIBB, and one sister, Betty HOLCOMB, and her parents.

Graveside services for Lee CRAWFORD, 75, of Bunch, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Flute Springs Cemetery in Marble City with Revs. Charley Seaton, Jr. and Jerry Cheater officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. Crawford was born April 27, 1932, in Bengal, to Eddie Rose CROFFID and Josie (BLANKENSHIP) CROFFID. He died Friday, Sept. 21, 2007, in Oklahoma City. He married Ethel D. WOODS, Dec. 21, 1951, in Van Buren, Ark. She preceded him in death, Nov. 5, 2006, in Vian. Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Margaret and Charley Jr., Sue,l and Janie and Terry; three sons and three daughters-in-law, Sonny and Marjorie, Buddy and Arlena, and Steve and Sherry; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Beverly, Billie, and Kay; and two brothers, Jimmy and Carl. He was also preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Helen COGBURN and Zula STEPHENS, one brother, John Doug CRAWFORD and one granddaughter, Shelly Ann CRAWFORD.

Graveside services for Ronald Jeffery CZARNECKI, 47, of Park Hill, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the South Bethel Cemetery in Braggs with Rev. Jack Carner officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. CZARNECKI was born March 20, 1960, in St. Louis, Mo., to Ronald Ray CZARNECKI and Barbara Jeanette (O'BRIEN) CZARNECKI. He died Friday, Sept. 21, 2007, in Park Hill. Survivors include one daughter, Lonni; parents; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Laura and Billy, and Christine and Wesley; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Tim and Terry, and Jeffrey and Gwen; special friend, Thedith; four nieces; eight nephews; great-nephew; great-niece; god children, Todd and Tara; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his "Granny Mill" and maternal grandparents.

Funeral services for Jimmy Lee DIRTSELLER, 62, of Vian, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Truett Johns officiating. Burial was in McCoy Evening Shade Cemetery, in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. DIRTSELLER was born May 25, 1945, in Vian, to Elmer DIRTSELLER and Jenny (DOWNING) DIRTSELLER. He died Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Pricilla; one son, Jeff; nine grandchildren; one brother, Bobby; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Elizabeth SMITH.

Funeral services for Fran ELKINS, 62, of Gans, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow with Revs. Shawn Money and Jimmy Hunt officiating. Burial was in Gans Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. ELKINS was born Aug. 15, 1945, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Bradley Samuel DYER and Elsie Irene (HENRY) DYER. She died Friday, Sept. 21, 2007, in Gans. She married Fred ELKINS, Nov. 7, 1922, in Poteau. Survivors include her husband, Fred of the home; one step-son, Fred, Jr; one step-daughter, Pat; one step-grandson; mother, Elsie Henry DYER; two brothers, Larry and wife Linda, and Dale and Gina; one nephew; three nieces; two great-nieces; three great-nephews; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Joan E. CARROLL JAHAY, 73, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with family and friends officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. JAHAY was born Feb. 21, 1934, in Woodward, to Charles Clifford CARROLL and Clarrissa Bell (HOTZ) CARROLL. She died Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007, in Vian. She married Paul Eugene JAHAY who preceded her in death, July 15, 1999, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Richard, and Karen and Mike; one son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Kimberly; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles and Fran, and Jim and Belle; and several other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services for Ila Mae JONES, 81, of Mountainburg, Ark., are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Ocker Chapel in Alma.Burial is in Pope Cemetery, in Mountainburg, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Alma, Ark. Mrs. Jones was born Aug. 2, 1926, in Dean Springs, Ark., to Ben and Sarah (LARKIN) KIDD. She died Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007, in a local nursing home. Survivors include two daughters, Carolyn and her husband, Bobby, and Lynn; one son, Jerry W.; two sisters, Ethel and Velma; three brothers, Arlin, J.T. and Finis; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Garland J. JONES, parents, one sister, Thelma MILLER and one brother, Hubert KIDD.

Funeral services for Frances Leigh "Ledena" McCLURE, 75, were held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 24, at the Washington Baptist Church in Claremore with Rev. Charlie Lehman officiating, under the direction of Rice Funeral Service of Claremore. Mrs. McCLURE was born March 4, 1932, in Claremore, to Lankford and Frankie (HOLMES) LEIGH. She died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007. She married Leon McCLURE, May 1, 1954, in Rockford, Ill. He preceded her in death in 2005. Survivors include her daughter, Leonda and her husband, Philip; one son, Larry and his wife, Denise; four grandchildren; and one sibling, Cecil. She was also preceded in death by her parents, three siblings and one grandchild.

Graveside services for Helen COMISKY PACE, 82, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with Rev. Tommy Hawkins officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. PACE was born Oct. 24, 1924, in Wilburton, to Charlie COMISKY and Lena (BRUNETTI) COMISKY. She died Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007, in Sallisaw. She married Homer Lee PACE, Aug. 21, 1948, in Wilburton. He preceded her in death, Jan. 30, 1979, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Gwynn and her husband, Doug, and Sharon; one son, Richard his wife, Tana; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers-in-law, Harry and Don; and one sister-in-law, Jo Ann; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Marianne ASKEW and Elizabeth WILLIAMS.

Funeral services for June RISLEY, 77, of Vian, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Blackgum Baptist Church with Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. RISLEY was born June 6, 1930, in Brinkman, to Nick BOOKER and Anna (BYNUM) BOOKER. She died Friday, Sept. 21, 2007, in Gore. Survivors include one son, Randall; two daughters, Cathy and Nicki; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Lola; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Deborah PALMER and two sisters, Rene LAURENT and Maureen KNEIPPLE.

Louis A. ROSS, Sr., 74, of Sallisaw, died on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. ROSS was born Aug. 12, 1933, in Keota, to Homer ROSS and Ruby (WILLOUGHBY) ROSS. Survivors include one daughter, Sheila; one son, Louis A. "Andy" and wife Terrie; one brother, Ray; one grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Norene and one sister, Ernestine JOHNSON.

Funeral services for Irene Harris BURTON, 85, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in Gill Cemetery, in Van Buren, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. BURTON died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Patsy and her husband, Paul, and Gail; three sons, Johnny and his wife, Sue, Donnie and his wife, Glenda, and David and his wife, Judy; one brother, Teddy; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dooley BURTON.

Funeral services for Joycelynn Nicole "Coco" CHOATE, 22, of Purcell, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Memorial Assembly of God Church in Purcell with Rev. Duane Elmore and Jason Madden officiating. Burial was in Foster Cemetery, near Elmore City, under the direction of Wilson-Little Funeral Home of Purcell. Mrs. CHOATE was born Oct. 21, 1984, in Oklahoma City, to Linda Marie GANDY. She died Friday, Sept. 21, 2007. She married Mark Miles CHOATE, Aug. 5, 2005, in Purcell. Survivors include her husband, Mark of the home; her mother, Linda ALLRED and step-father, James; four sisters, Lacrista, Lisa and her husband, Stan; Melinda and her husband, B.J., and Diana and her husband, Billy; her brother, Jarred; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Jana and Lelland CHOATE; sister-in-law, Lena and her husband, Todd; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Joyce GANDY.

Graveside services for Gary Wayne WILSON, 65, of Mission, Texas, are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Girdner Cemetery with Rev. Dwight Wilson officiating, under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home of Ava, Mo. Mr. WILDON was born Dec. 12, 1941, in Roland, to Roland WILSON and Carrie (COLE) WILSON. He died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007, in Mission. He married Brenda PAUL, May 24, 1973, in Miami. Survivors include his wife, Brenda of the home; one son, Brian and his wife, Robin; four sisters, Peggy, Glenda, Judy, and Mary; one brother, Bob; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, June, and two brothers, Billy Joe WILSON and Ronald WILSON.

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