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Funeral services for Donald "Duck" Dewayne CHRISTIE, 60, of Cookson, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Talking Leaves Job Corp Gym in Tahlequah. Burial was in Hungry Mountain Cemetery, under the direction of Reed-Culver Funeral Home of Tahlequah. Mr. CHRISTIE was born July 24, 1949, in Tahlequah, to Charlie Coonie and Mildred (TURNER) CHRISTIE. He died Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, in Tulsa. Mr. CHRISTIE worked for The Cherokee Nation as a Vocational Counselor. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, catching snakes, visiting family and friends, especially the children. He was a big supporter of the Vian High School Football team. He was a member of the Carter Baptist Church. One of his favorite activities was bass fishing. Survivors include sons, Nathan CHRISTIE of Keys and Nick CHRISTIE of Vian; daughter, Michelle Renee of Edmond; grandchild, Christian TYLER of Tahlequah; five brothers, Charles CHRISTIE and his wife, Sue, of Sallisaw, Jerry CHRISTIE and his wife, Pam, of Keys, Mike CHRISTIE of Hungry Mountain, Kevin CHRISTIE and his wife Rita and Mark CHRISTIE and his wife, Tricia, all of Stilwell; one sister, Dianne LONGSHORE and her husband, Micky, of Stilwell; and aunt, Elizabeth CALDWELL. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Jennie Lynn ROBERTSON CHRISTIE, 56, of Fort Smith, Ark., died on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, in Fort Smith. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CHRISTIE was born Nov. 24, 1952, in Marble City, to Watie C. ROBERTSON and Kate (DOUGHERTY) ROBERTSON. She died Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, in Fort Smith. Mrs. CHRISTIE was a business woman and a graduate of Vian High School. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include two daughters, Janet Marla CHRISTIE of Roland and Jill Monroe CHRISTIE of Flute Springs; five grandchildren, Ariel CHRISTIE, Anthony RHODEN, Jay CHRISTIE, Mikael STEELEY and Kaitlyn STEELEY; five sisters, Peggy BROWN of Manford, Oleta BARRETT of Akins, Olene RUSSELL of Claremore, Judy SHARP of Holy Hill, Fla. and Kim WILLIAMS of Wagoner; three brothers, Bob ROBERTSON of Vian, Tony ROBERTSON of Lafayette, La. and Jerry Ben ROBERTSON of Dwight Mission; special friend, Monroe CHRISTIE of Sallisaw; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. To send an electronic condolence to the family, visit www.agentfuneralhome.com.

Graveside services for W.A. CRAIG, 77, of Poteau, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Muldrow Memory Garden in Muldrow with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. CRAIG was born Aug. 14, 1932, in Texas, to Beaulah Jackson JONES. He died Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. CRAIG was a retired fireman for E Systems. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Donna CRAIG of Wichita, Kan. and Paula and Don SOUTHERN of Sallisaw; and several other relatives and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lana Kay FINCH, mother Beulah JONES and three brothers, Floyd, Bo and Tommy Lee. To send an electronic condolence to the family, visit www.agentfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Evelyn JONES McCLENDON, 58, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held Thursday at the New Morning Star Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Jones officiating. Burial is in Shady Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mrs. McCLENDON was born Dec. 7, 1950, in Moffett, to Jeremiah JONES and Sylvia POSEY. She died Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, in Fort Smith. Mrs. McCLENDON was a homemaker and a member of Fort Smith Christian Center. Survivors include her husband, George McCLENDON Sr. of the home; sons, Anthony JONES of Shreveport, La., and George Jr. and Kirby McCLENDON both of Fort Smith; two sisters, Lola THOMAS of Fort Smith and Francis McGRIFF of Tulsa; brother, Terry JONES of Warner Robins, Ga.; and 10 grandchildren.

Graveside services for Peggy Ruth HEFLEBOWER, 83, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Muskogee, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Stigler. Mrs. HEFLEBOWER was born March 23, 1926, in Midwest City, to Fred COLEMAN and Minnie CRAIG. She died Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009, in Vian. Mrs. HEFLEBOWER was an aircraft clerk. Survivors include one daughter, Judie CROISANT; one son, Craig HEFLEBOWER; one grandchild, Tracy CROISANT and his wife, Kim, of Justin, Texas; five great-grandchildren, Johnny TAYLOR and his wife, Amy, of Denton, Texas, Amber, Tristen and Jayna CROISANT, Cooper CLOKE and their parents, Dana and Scott CLOKE of Yukon; three great-great-grandchildren, Layla, John Jr. and Gavin TAYLOR; two sisters; and four brothers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles C. HEFLEBOWER and grandson, James T. CROISANT.

Funeral services for Mary Lois MOSS, 88, of Vian, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Vian Baptist Church with Mr. Jim Murphy and the Rev. Tommy Shropshire officiating. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. MOSS was born Oct. 16, 1920, in Vian, to James Taylor BENNETT and Edna Alice (FULLER) BENNETT. She died Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009, in Sallisaw. Mrs. MOSS was a homemaker and a member of the Vian Baptist Church. She married James Raymond MOSS, May 16, 1942, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, Raymond MOSS of the home; one daughter, Ramona SHEFFELD of Fort Gibson; three grandchildren, James R. WAGNER of Fort Gibson, Dr. Rachel LeAnn and her husband, Nathan HERRINGTON and Sara Jane and her husband, Ethan FORHETZ, all of Springfield, Mo.; two great-grandchildren, Chloe WAGNER and Caroline Grace FORHETZ; and numerous other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Doshie YOWELL and Josie POPE, five brothers, Cecil, Cody, Homer, Ray and Buddy BENNETT and one daughter, Kathy Jane MOSS. Pallbearers will be David Johnson, Gary Barnoskie, Jerry Simon, Donald Richards, Randy Rogers and Emmett Taylor. To send an electronic condolence to the family, visit www.agentfuneralhome.com.

Graveside services for Johnny SEQUICHIE Jr., 40, of Vian, were held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian with Pastor Billy Hindricks officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SEQUICHIE was born Aug. 4, 1969, in Claremore, to Johnny Lee SEQUICHIE Sr. and Mary Elizabeth (BRUCE) Sequichie. He died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009, in Vian. Mr. SEQUICHIE was a security guard for Special Event Services. He was known as "Uncle Fat Cat". Survivors include five sisters, Darlene Sam-GOMEZ, Marilyn SPENCER and Ladonna RENO all of Tulsa, Brenda MILLER of Tahlequah and Teresa DELANCY of Vian; two brothers, Leon PIGEON Jr. of Choteau and Brian BREWER of Tulsa; special aunt, Lavaughn LEE; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Becky MOORE and one brother, Phillip DELANCY. Pallbearers were Damon Leaf, James Moffett, Zach Delancy, Corey Sequichie, Lloyd Candy, Jimmie Pigeon, Jeremy Sequichie, Donny Reno, Jim Hall, Stan Ross and Frank McCully. Honorary pallbearers were Dustin Delancy, Brayden Brewer and Chris Bryant. To send an electronic condolence to the family, visit www.agentfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Cuba TAYLOR, 93, of Hobbs, N.M., were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Trinity Free Holiness Church with Bros. Darrell Tolliver and Johnny Don Lee officiating. Burial was in Prairie Haven Memorial Park, in Hobbs, under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home of Hobbs. Mrs. TAYLOR was born Oct. 27, 1915, in Gans, to Wasco and Bertha (LOWE) PERRY. She died Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009, in Hobbs. Mrs. TAYLOR enjoyed gardening, growing flowers and reading but she mainly enjoyed taking care of her family. She was a member of the First Holiness Church of Eunice. She married Curtis TAYLOR, May 30, 1937, in Bluff. He preceded her in death in 2005. Survivors include her daughters, Kathryn PETTIT of Bakerfield, Calif., June LOVE of Keller, Texas, Peggy STEVENSON and her husband, Bob, of Hobbs and Floy ANDERSON and her husband, Troy, of Sapulpa; twin sister, Ruby TAYLOR of Marble City; 12 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one brother, three sisters, one grandson, Richard Eugene PETTIT Jr. and sons-in-law, Richard PETTIT Sr. and Bob LOVE Sr.

Graveside services for Calvin Millard TOUNZEN, 87, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Roland City Cemetery with Bro. Don Rogers officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Mr. TOUNZEN was born Aug. 26, 1922, in Muldrow, to Thomas TOUNZEN and Syvella Mae (ROGERS) TOUNZEN. He died Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. TOUNZEN was a factory worker and of the Baptist faith. He married Joie Edna KRUMSIEK, June 18, 1971, in Stilwell. Survivors include his wife, Joie of the home; five sons, Bill BURROWS of Gans, Gay WEST of Roland, J.R. WEST of Houston, Texas, Barry WEST of Roland and Mickey WEST of Coweta; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Nettie CANTRELL and Hazel SMITH and five brothers, Hyman, Ted, Joe Horace and Henry TOUNZEN. Pallbearers are J.R. West, Gay West, Jesse Marquez, Ryan Qureshi, Anthony Marquez and Don Tounzen. To send an electronic condolence to the family, visit www.agentfuneralhome.com.

Graveside services for Patricia Sue BEGLEY, 68, were held at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Akins Cemetery with Isaac Slape officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BEGLEY was born March 4, 1941, in Claremore, to Carl ENGLAND and Irene COLLINS. She died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009, in Claremore. Mrs. BEGLEY was a homemaker and a life time member of Melody Land Christian Center in Anaheim, Calif. Survivors include her husband, Clinton BEGLEY of the home; one daughter, Tawalah and her husband, Don HOVATER of Yorba Linda, Calif.; three sons, Trent BEGLEY of Lancaster, Pa., Todd BEGLEY and his wife, Jennifer, of Tahlequah and Travis BEGLEY and his wife, Adriane, of Clayton, N.C.; one sister, Melva KNIGHT of Claremore; numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Billy, Ronnie and Carl ENGLAND.

Graveside services for Hoover WARREN, 81, of Oklahoma City, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, at the Resthaven Memory Gardens in Oklahoma City, under the direction of Resthaven of Oklahoma City. Mr. WARREN was born April 12, 1928, in Vian, to Peter and Ola (MUNSEY) WARREN. He died Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, in Oklahoma City. Mr. WARREN served his country in the U.S. Army and was a construction foreman in the concrete paving industry until he was 70 years old. He enjoyed being with his family. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis; one son, Martin WARREN of Oklahoma City; step-children, Donna KETCHERSIDE, Douglas CAPPS and Renee PENCE all of Oklahoma City; one brother, Lewis WARREN of Gore; three sisters, Doris McGREW and her husband, Junior, of Benicia, Calif., Berlie CARRILLO and her husband, Felix and Mary PACK and her husband, Kenneth all of Vian; seven grandchildren; and five great-granchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Mark and Darryl, five sisters and one brother.

Funeral services for Cheatum Franklin "Frankie" ADAMS, 50, of Webbers Falls, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Keefeton Freewill Baptist Church with the Revs. Danny Barks and Wendell Cox officiating. Burial is in Fields Cemetery, in Porum, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. ADAMS was born March 20, 1959, in Tulsa, to Edmond and Marline (PUCKETT) ADAMS. He died Monday, Sept. 7, 2009, in Webbers Falls. Mr. ADAMS graduated from Webbers Falls High School. He was a machine operator for a box manufacturer. He married Debbie PURDOM, March 23, 1984, in Webbers Falls. Survivors include his wife, Debbie ADAMS of the home; two daughters, Misty and Danny EICHLING and Ashley ADAMS all of Webbers Falls; two sisters, Judy and Aaron MILLER and Roberta and Elza SMITH, all of Webbers Falls; brother, Samuel and Melissa ADAMS of Haskell; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Pallbearers are Morris Adams, Clay Adams, Carl Adams, Bobby Peyton, Vincent Clark and Billy Pearce.

Funeral services for Charles Willard DOBBS, 85, of Gore, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah with the Rev. Wilson Peace officiating. Burial is in Morse Cemetery, north of Okemah, under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home of Okemah. Mr. DOBBS was born Oct. 4, 1923, in Stuttgart, Ark., to Charles Henry and Mae Elizabeth (BARNHART) DOBBS. He died Monday, Sept. 7, 2009, in Gore. Mr. DOBBS had been a longtime resident of the Tenkiller Lake area. He was a retired truck driver having driven for more than 50 years. He drove for Kroger and in 1980 retired from Time D.C. after 35 years of employment. He was a member of the Teamster Union, the American Legion of Tahlequah and also a member of the VFW. He was also a highly decorated war veteran. He served as a master sergeant with the U.S. Army during World War II and later during the Korean War. He was one of only 13 soldiers that survived the battle of Okinawa and participated in the flag rising on the island. He was a recipient of numerous military honors including a Bronze Star, Philippine Liberation Medal and also two Purple Hearts. He received a plaque for his service to his country where many dignitaries were present to honor him. He was a founding member and deacon of the First Baptist Church in Russellville, Ark. and was a member of the Keys Church of God in Parkhill. He enjoyed making radio controlled airplanes, leatherwork and woodworking. He also enjoyed animals especially, Bruno, Ginger, Ethel, Ugly and a monkey named Bill. He enjoyed being with his family and friends. He married Wilma Lucille KENNEDA, June 16, 1964, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Wilma DOBBS of Gore; two sons, Randy Thomas DOBBS and Keith DOBBS and his wife, Lynn, all of Russellville, Ark.; one daughter, Rhonda Kay SIGLE and her husband, Lynn, of Dardanelle, Ark.; three sisters, Linda Mae MORRIS, Joyce KEETON and June BURROW; and two grandchildren, Angela Deann SIGLE and Austin DOBBS. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, James A. DOBBS. Pallbearers are members of the family. Online condolences may be made at www.parksbrothersfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Reba Ellen WEBB FAULKNER, 94, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Apostolic Faith Church in Sallisaw with the Revs. Leon Farley and Kenneth Mayo officiating. Burial was in Brushy Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. FAULKNER was born Dec. 16, 1914, in Sallisaw, to Jack Wayne WEBB and Blanche (PALMER) WEBB. She died Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, in Sallisaw. Mrs. FAULKNER was a homemaker and a member of the Apostolic Faith Church. She married Owen 'Bill' FAULKNER, Aug. 17, 1934, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death, Dec. 17, 1980, in Wichita, Kan. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, David and Nancy FAULKNER of Tallahassee, Fla.; two daughters and one son-in-law, Wilma LONG of Wichita, Kan. and Virginia and Alvin BREWER of Sallisaw; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren; and one sister and brother-in-law, Jessie and Bob PAYNE of Tulsa. She was also preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and four sisters. Pallbearers were Steve Long, Ryan Long, Mike Brewer, Jonathan Brewer, Keith Brewer, Grant Faulkner, Bob Fernandez and Joey Fernandez. Honorary pallbearers were Bob Payne, Thomas Webb, Donne Pitman and Tony McClure. To send an electronic condolence to the family, visit www.agentfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for James G. HOPE, 77, of Sallisaw, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Sallisaw with the Rev. Brian Zinck officiating. Burial will be in the Fort Smith National Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HOPE was born July 2, 1932, in Booneville, Ark., to James Daniel HOPE and Pernie (JENKINS) HOPE. He died Monday, Sept. 7, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. HOPE was a retired industrial aircraft engineer for Boeing Aircraft and an engineer at Holley Carburetor. He served in the Army 180th Infantry, 45th Division in Korea. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and a 50 plus year member of the Masonic Lodge in Tulsa, a 50 plus year member of the VFW and a member of the American Legion Post 27. He helped on the Apollo space project. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Sallisaw. He married Peggy Ailene BATES, May 2, 1953, in Tulsa. Survivors include his wife, Peggy of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Jami and Greg CALLAHAN of Fort Smith; two granddaughters, Courtney Hope CALLAHAN of Rogers, Ark. and Christa Lea CALLAHAN of Fort Smith; two great-grandchildren, Caden and Camden CALLAHAN; one sister, Aline LOGAN of Poteau; one brother, Andrew HOPE of Tulsa; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Arline HOPE BURDEN and two brothers, J.D. and William Hayward HOPE. Pallbearers will be David Gean, Dennis Rogers, Craig Heflebower, Don Bickel, Bob Walden and Bill Burgess. Honorary pallbearers will be Tom Long, Stanley Collins, A.J. Henshaw, Bob Hedges, Wayne Ferguson, Charles Lackey, George Glenn and Bill Aydelott. To send an electronic condolence to the family, visit www.agentfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Ricky Steven SABLE, 53, of Sallisaw, will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Crowder Funeral Home in Pearland, Texas, under the direction of Crowder Funeral home of Pearland. Mr. Sable died Monday, Aug. 14, 2009. Mr. SABLE served as a pilot in the U.S. Navy, was a skilled carpenter and adept chef and enjoyed planes and being near water. Survivors include his daughter, Angela SHIPWASH, her husband, Jeff, and their daughter, Adyson; two brothers, Terry SABLE and Jim SABLE and his wife, Drew; and many nieces, nephews, friends and family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret SABLE and his father, Floyd SABLE.

Harvey Eugene CASEY, 49, of Sallisaw, died on Monday, Sept. 7, 2009, in Sallisaw. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. CASEY was born Nov. 6, 1959, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Harvey William CASEY and Flora Elizabeth (WEIXALBOM) CASEY. Mr. CASEY was an upholsterer at Green Country Furniture Factory. Survivors include two sisters, Diane MORTON of Stilwell and Betty FROST of Sallisaw; one brother, Roy CASEY of Tulsa; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Cheryl HARP and one brother, James CASEY. To send an electronic condolence to the family, visit www.agentfuneralhome.com.

Graveside services for Mack CLARK, 64, of Arkoma, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Nixon Cemetery in Charleston, Ark., under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. CLARK was born Dec. 5, 1944, in Fort Smith. He died Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009, in Fort Smith. Mr. CLARK was of the Pentecostal faith. Survivors include two sisters, Connie EARLS of Arkoma and Sue Miller of Muldrow; and one brother, John CLARK of Fort Smith. Visitation with friends will be from 8 a.m. till 8 p.m. Friday, at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith.

Graveside services for Mary Sue SMITH, 73, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Redbird Smith Cemetery, north of Vian, with the Rev. Dale Ritter officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SMITH was born May 12, 1936, in Healdton, to Robert Russell SALTHOUSE and Lorraine (RUSHING) SALTHOUSE. She died Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009, in Sallisaw. Mrs. SMITH was a CNA and worked in California nursing homes. She married Jerry Lee SMITH. He preceded her in death, Oct. 16, 2002, in Muskogee. Survivors include one daughter, Candy CATES of Van Buren, Ark.; three sons, Billy WIGHT of Van Buren, Cameron SMITH of Durant and Carlon SMITH of Pema, Ariz.; two sisters, Carolyn GEOGRE of Ardmore and Patty TARWATER of Oklahoma City; two brothers, Tommy SALTHOUSE of Arizona and Billy SALTHOUSE of Ardmore; five grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents and one son, Herman WRIGHT. To send an electronic condolence to the family, visit www.agentfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Helen Eloise "Lois" BRIDGES, 87, of Vian, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Blackgum First Baptist Church in Vian with the Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Burial was in Box Cemetery, in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BRIDGES was born Aug. 21, 1922, in Blackgum, to John Clayton ROWE and Maude Louisa (HOLT) ROWE. She died Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, in Gore. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Joel, and Donna and John; five grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin BRIDGES, parents, one sister, Marie and two brothers, John and Frank.

Graveside services for Jerry E. GUNTER, 66, of Dallas, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, with Dr. David Clewell officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. GUNTER was born Nov. 3, 1942, in Muskogee, to Jack P. GUNTER and Charlene (FULBRIGHT) GUNTER. He died Friday, April 24, 2009, in Dallas. Survivors include his wife, Christine of the home; one son, Alan; one daughter, Claire; one sister and brother-in-law, Vicki and Jim; one brother and sister-in-law, Dr. Jack P. and Deborah; and several nieces, nephews, couins, other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Monte Lee MURPHY, 78, of Gore, will be held at a later date at the Mount Olive Cemetery in May, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. MURPHY was born April 4, 1931, in Lambert, to Montell Leonard MURPHY and Maude Opal (GOODWIN) MURPHY. He died Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, in Vian. He married Mary Louise BAILEY LANE, July 5, 1981, in Fort Supply. Survivors include his wife, Mary of the home; one son, Roger; one daughter, Sandra; one step-daughter, Marla; two step-sons, LeRoy and Kevin; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one brother, David; and several other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Don MURPHY.

Funeral services for Billy NOLEN, 45, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Park, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mr. NOLEN died Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009, in Fort Smith. Survivors include five sisters, Shirley, Sharon, Debra, Mary and Bobbie Sue; three brothers, Bruce, Ricky and Bobby; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Billie NOLEN.

Graveside services for Donovan PULLIAM, 73, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Graves Cemetery in Delaware, Ark., under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mr. PULLIAM was born Sept. 17, 1935, in Waldron, Ark., to Charley and Mary PULLIAM. He died Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his sister, Louise; brother, Franklin; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Alberto Antonio "Cheech" RAMIREZ, 18, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Blunt Baptist Church in Sallisaw with the Rev. Keith Smith officiating. Burial was in Flute Springs Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. RAMIREZ was born March 9, 1991, in Tahlequah, to Gasper RAMIREZ and Patricia (BUSTER) RAMIREZ. He died Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his mother, of the home; his father; grandparents, Lucille BUSTER and Antonio RAMIREZ; two sisters, Natasha and Hermilo, and Margarita and her husband, Francisco; and two special nieces. He was preceded in death by two grandparents, Junior BUSTER and Antonia RAMIREZ and one uncle, Dean BUSTER.

Funeral services for Jimmy Lee TURNER, 63, of Tenkiller Harbour, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in Dora Cemetery, in Dora, Ark., under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. TURNER was born March 1, 1936, in Figure Five, Ark. He died Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009, in Tenkiller Harbour. Survivors include his wife, Mary, of Tenkiller Harbour; two daughters, Teresa and Helen; one step-son, Damon; two brothers, William and George; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services for Roger D. EDWARDS, 54, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Ken Swearingen officiating. Burial was in Cottonwood Cemetery, south of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. EDWARDS was born Aug. 4, 1955, in Sallisaw, to William Earl EDWARDS and Edna Ruth VANN. He died Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, in Muldrow. He married Marie PHILPOTT, April 6, 1984, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Marie EDWARDS of the home; two daughters, Krystal Jo and Sonya Diann; one grandchild; three sisters, Sharon Kay, and Willene and Charletta; mother, Edna Ruth VANN and step-father, Dayton; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Private family services were held for Mike FRIX, on Friday, September 11, 2009 at their residence. Dale Bickle sang his favorite song, "Amazing Grace" and Conrad Barrett gave the eulogy. Mike was born in Stigler, OK, October 19, 1926 to Carl and Edith FRIX. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl FRIX, Sr., Edith FRIX and his daughter, Dawn FRIX. Mike is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ann FRIX, and their two children: Marla and Angela; three grandchildren, and his five great-grandchildren: The family has entrusted Bradley Family Funeral Service of Muskogee with the arrangements.

Funeral services for John E. FULCE, 82, of Muldrow, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Billy Sagely officiating. Burial is in Lee's Chapel Cemetery, in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. FULCE was born Jan. 26, 1927, in Kilmichael, Miss., to Jim Tom FULCE and Lucy (BEASON) FULCE. He died Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Marguerite Irene GALLOWAY, Jan. 5, 1954, in Poteau. She preceded him in death, Oct. 31, 1990 in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Annette and David, and Lori; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers-in-law, Dave and his wife, Helen, and Frank and his wife, Genell; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and other realtives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Cleo and Verlie, two brothers, Otha and Bobby, grandson, Dewayne WORKMAN, son-in-law, Jerry West, sister-in-law, Pauline SAGELY and brother-in-law, Paul GALLOWAY.

Funeral services for Wilma Pauline HOPKINS, 73, of Gore, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Millsap Funeral Chapel in Webbers Falls with the Rev. Wendell Cox officiating. Burial was in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, in Vian, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. Hopkins was born Sept. 6, 1936, in Vian, to Alford BAKER and Bertha (MATTHEWS) BAKER. She died Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, in Gore. Survivors include her companion, Floyd; son, Mike and Judy; two daughters, Sandra and Stephanie; two sisters, Lois and her husband, Robert, and Waldene; brother, Ronald and his wife, Betty; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Lloyd L. PRUITT, 80, of Dallas, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Box Cemetery north of Vian with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. PRUITT was born Oct. 7, 1928, in Skedee, to Arthur Jackson PRUITT and Lora Clementine (CHILDERS) PRUITT. He died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009, in Dallas. Survivors include one nephew, Donald PRUITT and his wife, Aroonrak; two nieces, Diana and her husband, Steve, and Michaelann and her husband, John; sister-in-law, Linda; friends, Neil and Bobby; two great-nephews; one great-niece; and two great-great-nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Walter Ervin PRUITT.

Funeral services for Shannon Bryan "Buzz" SOUTHERN, 20, of Muldrow, were held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Eastside Freewill Baptist Church in Muldrow with the Rev. Anthony Williams officiating. Burial was in the Memory Garden Cemetery, in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. SOUTHERN was born Jan. 11, 1989, in Tahlequah, to William Bryan "Billy" SOUTHERN and Tammy Renee (LEWIS) SOUTHERN. He died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009, in Muldrow. Survivors include his parents, Billy and Tammy SOUTHERN; one brother, Austin; grandparents, Bill and Marie SOUTHERN and Kenny and Suzie LEWIS; aunts and uncles, Lisa, Steven and Sherry, Anna and John, and Joe and Debbie; and several cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Joyce H. LEWIS.

Arlene Dee CHAMBERS, 68, of Vian, died on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2009, in Vian. No formal service is planned and her body was donated to science at the University of Oklahoma Health and Science Center in Oklahoma City. Mrs. CHAMBERS was born March 16, 1941, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Charlie and Eva CANTRELL. Survivors include one son, Kevin W.; two brothers, Rick and Gary; and two sisters, Shirley and Vicki. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Richard G. CHAMBERS and one sister, Phyllis SCHAFER.

Funeral services for Rex Allen LaCORE, 48, of Gore, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Gore United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mark Howard officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. LaCORE was born Oct. 19, 1960, in Hays, Kan., to Robert LaCORE and Vada LaCORE. He died Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, in Tulsa. He married Deborah Jean WYLIE, Nov. 27, 1987, in Coffeyville, Kan. Survivors include his wife, Debbie LaCORE of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Holly, and Sarah and Cody; two sons and one daughter-in-law, David and Jessica, and Devon; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Rick and Robin, and Randy; four grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Leroy LaCORE.

Private memorial services for Donnie Lee "Racehorse" LOVELL, 68, of Sallisaw, formerly of Russellville, Ark., will be held at a later date. Cremation is under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service of Russellville. Mr. LOVELL was born July 13, 1941, in Russellville, to Clois and Evelyn (RILEY) LOVELL. He died Friday, Sept. 18, 2009, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his son, Donnie Christian and his wife, Lori; two grandchildren; brother, Steven; four sisters, Beverly, Micki., Vicky and Susan; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Frances Helena (WOFFORD) PANTER, 88, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Christian Church in Stilwell with Kevin Spurlock and Rev. David Kelley officiating. Burial is in Stilwell City Cemetery, under the direction of Hart Funeral Home of Stilwell. Mrs. PANTER was born Nov. 21, 1920, in Hanson, to Thomas WOFFORD and Ruth (FLOYD) WOFFORD. She died Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her son, Tom and his wife, Martha; her daughter, Suzanne and her husband, Jack; daughter-in-law, Virginia; brothers, Dewey and Frances, Jack and Terri, and Carney and JoAnn; sisters, Phyllis and Camilla; sister-in-law, Jerrye; her nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Roy PANTER, son, Jerry PANTER and brother, Bill WOFFORD. I

Funeral services for Garry Don ULMER, 69, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow with the Rev. Tommy Treat officiating. Burial was in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery, in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. ULMER was born April 8, 1940, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Jack Garrett ULMER and Evelyn (HEARD) ULMER. He died Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009, in Fort Smith. He married Ima Ruth WEAVER, May 30, 1958, in Stilwell. Survivors include his wife, Ruth (WEAVER) ULMER of the home; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Garry and Yvonne, Bobby, and Larry and Cindy; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Larry Earl. and Bobby Jack; and one sister, Pamela. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Matthew Dale WALKER, an infant, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Lee Creek Church in Short with the Rev. Richard Crest officiating. Burial was in Seabolt Cemetery, in Muldrow, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Sept. 19, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Roger WALKER and April QUALLS. He died Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his parents, April QUALLS and Roger WALKER of the home; one brother, Brayden; maternal-grandparents, Randy and Reccie QUALLS and Ella QUALLS; paternal-grandparents, Roger and Donna WALKER and Ruby REED; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, L.E. QUALLS, Gladys and Charlie UNGER, Leon REED and one cousin, Haley Marie TEEHEE.

Private family services for Jimmie Suzanna DUNN, 72, of Vian, are being held under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. DUNN was born Nov. 20, 1936, in Oklahoma City, to James Floyd KINGand Katy Richard (EZELL) KING. She died Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009, in Tahlequah. She married Darrell DUNN, April 10, 1966, in Phoenix, Ariz. Survivors include her husband, Darrell DUNN of the home; her children, Robert, Jimmy, Alva and Janice; two sisters, Jennie LuAnn and LaWanda; 10 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Graveside services for Beatrice A. SMITH, 93, of Roland, were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Drakestand Cemetery in Sallisaw with Mr. Jim Murphy officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SMITH was born Aug. 24, 1916, in Linden, Tenn., to Jim BRAMLETT and Betsy (SPENCER) BRAMLETT. She died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Herschell M. SMITH. He preceded her in death March 18, 1993. Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, B.J. and Ervalee; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents. To send an electronic condolence to the family, visit www.agentfuneralhome.com

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