September 2001

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Funeral services for Steve FOWLER, 48, of Lavaca, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at the Lavaca First Baptist Church, with Revs. Phillip Pevehouse and Richard Merritt officiating. Burial was in McKendree Cemetery in Subiaco, Ark., under the direction of Smith Mortuary, Inc. of Charleston, Ark. Mr. FOWLER was born Jan. 27, 1953 in Dexter, Mo. he died Tuesday, August 28, 2001, in his home. Survivors include his wife, Janet Fowler of the home; one daughter, Lora; one son, Jared; his mother, June; three brothers, Dennis, Mark FOWLER, Danny. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence FOWLER.

Graveside services for Ed GRASS, 78, of Vian, were held at 2 p.m. Friday, at the Redbird Smith Cemetery north of Vian, with Rev. Frankie Studie officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. GRASS was born May 3, 1923, in Delaware County, to Levi GRASS and Lucy Nooyah (BACKWATER) GRASS. He died Tuesday, August 28, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Lillie (SANDS) GRASS of the home; three daughters, Mary and Geneva and Betty; one son, Tommy; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Polly and Genora and several nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Leola Claudine ACREE, 79, of Sapulpa, were held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, at the First Presbyterian Church, with Dr. John Nelson officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Sapulpa. Mrs. ACREE was born February 8, 1922, to Gertrude and Ben GARVIN. Mrs. ACREE married Raymond E. ACREE on December 26, 1942, in Charleston, Mo. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Robin and Wiley; two grandchildren; two sisters, Bernice and Mandnelle; and two brothers, Herbert and Don. She was preceded in death by one son, Michael ACREE.

Funeral services for Jimmie Marie (CAUTHRON) BULL, 86, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Friday, at the Victory Temple Church in Fort Smith, burial was in Oak Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edward's Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. BULL died Tuesday, August 28, 2001, in a Fort Smith Nursing Home. Survivors include one daughter, Ora Jean; one son, Paul Winford; two sisters, Marjorie and Mayrene; nine grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Rufus W.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Charles BULL; one son, Thomas Leo BULL; her parents, Oscar Leo CAUTHRON and Ora (GLIDEWELL) CAUTHRON; one sister, Jessie WALKER LACY of Dayton, Tenn.; and one brother, Charles CAUTHRON of Crescent City, Calif.

Funeral services for Lawrence L. "Larry" CROWDER, 60, of Fordyce, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Friday, at the Benton Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Roger Copeland officiating. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery in Fordyce, Ark., under the direction of Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. Mr. CROWDER was born May 23, 1941, in Texarkana, Tex. to A.E. CROWDER, Jr. and Virginia Doig BUSHONG. He died Tuesday, August 28, 2001, in Baptist Medical Center in North Little Rock, Ark. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Todd and Shanan; one daughter and son-in-law, Chrissy and Jimbo; one grandson; three half-brothers, David, Dr. Gerry and Chris.

Rosary services for Joanne Marie ETZKORN, 61, of Roland, were held at 7 p.m. Sunday, September 2, 2001, at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. and Mass services at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at the Blessed Kateri Catholic Church in Roland, with burial in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mrs. ETZKORN died Thursday, August 30, 2001, in her home. Survivors include her husband, Charles ETZKORN of the home; two daughters, Belinda Sue and Kelly Jo; one son, Charles Shannon; three grandchildren; and four brothers, Edward, William, Howard and Walter Wayne.

Funeral services for Cecil GEHEB, 86, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Gill Cemetery in Van Buren, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. GEHEB died Sunday, September 2, 2001, in Fort Smith. Survivors include four sisters, Elizabeth, Imogene, Verneal and Aline; and two brothers, Eual and Bill; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin GEHEB.

Funeral services for Sammie HENRY, 68, of Vian, were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at the Vian Baptist Church, with burial in Roselawn Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. HENRY was born May 3, 1933, in Vian to Boyd HENRY and Lucy BALLARD HENRY LACY. He died on Wednesday, August 29, 2001, in the Muskogee Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his wife; two sisters, Mildred and Louise ; and his parents. Survivors include one daughter, Aquanette Marie; three sons, Donald Ray, Reginald Dwayne and Sammie Dwayne; five grandsons; three granddaughters; one sister-in-law, Shirley Mae, one brother-in-law, Monteria, Sr.; one brother, Charles Boyd; one sister, Mary Edith; two daughters-in-law, Terry Ann and Janetta Evette; and several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Mildred F. IRWIN, 71, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, in Oak Hill Cemetery in Booneville, Ark., under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. IRWIN died September 1, 2001, in a local hospital. Mrs. IRWIN was preceded in death by her only son, Charles Leroy BARTON. Survivors include one grandchild; two sisters, Audra and Helen ; two brothers, Jackie and Leroy; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Lorena MANUEL, 82, of Fort Smith, Ark. were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at the St. Paul United Methodist Church, with burial in Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mrs. MANUEL died on Sunday, September 2, 2001. Mrs. MANUEL was preceded in death by her husband, Carl MANUEL. Survivors include two daughters, Carla and Cindy; one son, John; five grandchildren; and the mother of two of the grandchildren, Pat; one sister, Roberta; one brother, Chester.

Funeral services for James Edward SWIMMER, Sr., 56, of Gore, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at the Gore High School Gymnasium, with Revs. Garner Garrison and Elder Peter Penrose Hubler officiating. Sallisaw. Burial will be in Swimmer Family Cemetery in Gum Springs, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. Mr. SWIMMER was born January 18, 1945, in Konawa to Edward "Ned" SWIMMER. He died Sunday, September 2, 2001, in Sallisaw. Mr. SWIMMER married Sharon Jeanette LANE on July 9, 1965 in Stilwell. Survivors include his wife Sharon SWIMMER of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Chuck, Karen and Lyle and Jennifer and Josh; one son and daughter-in-law, James Edward Jr. and Debra; 10 grandchildren; two brothers, Vergial and Danny; his father and mother-in-law, Earl and Margaret; and one uncle and aunt, Floyd and Mickey. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Denise Renee SWIMMER and Christian Rebecca SWIMMER.

Graveside services for Sherman Don TAYLOR, 38, of Muldrow, will be held at 12 p.m. Friday, at Sallisaw City Cemetery, with Bros. Steve Harris and Vanoy Fitch officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born May 24, 1963, in Oceanside, Calif. to Dillard Dewayne TAYLOR and Tamara Lou HAIR TAYLOR JONES. He died on Sunday, September 2, 2001, in Muldrow. Mr. TAYLOR married Teresa Jean ADAMS on July 23, 1982, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife Teresa TAYLOR of the home; one daughter, Janoa Dawn; his mother and step-father, Tamara and Lowell; his father and step-mother, Dillard and Betty; one sister, Angela; two brothers, Butch and David; and his maternal grandmother, Gracie. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Trisha Kay TAYLOR on March 16, 1993.

Funeral services for Harry E. DAILY, 88, of Vian, were held at 2 . p.m. Friday, at the Vian Baptist Church with Revs. Freddie Howard and Danny Ring officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. DAILY was born April 17, 1913 in Vian, to Maldie Floyd DAILY and Ruth MILLS DAILY. She died Wednesday, September 5, 2001, in Sallisaw. Mr. DAILY married Edna Pauline SWON on March 16, 1937, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Edna DAILY of the home; two daughters, Patsy Ruth and Betty Sue; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and three nieces. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Blanche Neville and Grace Marie MOSS.

Rosary services for Mary Ann ASHOUR FLUSCHE, 77, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held 10 a.m. Friday, in Christ the King Catholic Church, with burial in St. Benedict Cemetery in Subiaco, Ark. under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. FLUSCHE died Wednesday, September 5, 2001, in Fort Smith. Survivors include three daughters, Dot and Ellen and Sarah; four sons, Jerome, Tim, John and Father Vincent; three sisters, Agnes, Sister Rosa and Barbara; two brothers, Martin and Paul; 18 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent M. FLUSCHE.

Funeral services for Myrtle HAWKINS, 93 , of Moffett, were held at 10 a.m. Friday, at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Ark. with burial in Hawkins Cemetery in Parks, Ark. under the direction of Martin Funeral Home in Waldron. Mrs. HAWKINS was born December 7, 1907 in Mena, Ark., to Walter H. and Leona (FOSTER) REAVIS. She died Wednesday, September 5, 2001, in Fort Worth, Texas. Mrs. HAWKINS was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. G.E. HAWKINS; three sisters, Ester REAVIS, Erma MANUS and Ruby HELLER; and three brothers, L.Z., Sherman and Frelin REAVIS. Survivors include three sisters, Rada and Freida and Almeda; one brother, Elmer; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services for Martha Doris (NEISLAR) KNAPP, 81, of Rogers, Ark., were held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, at the Roselawn Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., with Father Richard Davis officiating, under the direction of Rollins Funeral Home of Rogers. Mrs. KNAPP was born August 18, 1920, in Fort Smith, to Rainey and Pearl (TROTTERBIRD) NEISLAR. She died Sunday, September 2, 2001, in her home. Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, William and his wife, Betty , Ernest and Dennis his wife Barbara; one daughter, Nancy; several grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Mrs. KNAPP was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three brothers; one sister; and two sons.

Funeral services for Lucile JACKSON, 93, of Poteau, are being held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Poteau, with Revs. Dell Glenn and Rick Snyder officiating. Burial is in Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home of Poteau. Mrs. JACKSON was born February 1, 1908 in Egan, Texas to J.P. and Bessie (YOUNG) NEWTON. She died Thursday, September 6, 2001, in Poteau. She married Ernest C. JACKSON on October 1, 1944. Mrs. JACKSON was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest C. JACKSON and her parents, J.P. and Bessie NEWTON. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Chuck; two grandsons; one great-grandchild; two sisters-in-law, Lucille and Chrystal and George.

Funeral services for Almaree DREW, 80, of Tulsa are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Vian Baptist Church, with the Rev. Thomas D. Drew officiating. Burial is in Roselawn Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. DREW was born July 3, 1921, in Moffett, to Lee Edgar WILLIAMS Sr. and Dora CAMPBELL. She died Sunday, September 9, 2001, in Tulsa. Survivors include four daughters, Helen (Cookie) and husband Leroy, and Virgial Jean, Rosetta, Neomi and husband Emmitt; one son, Grover Jr.; three sisters, Ernestine and Edith, Alena; six brothers, Roy Gene, Leo, Lee Edgar, and Elder Carl, Rev. Matthew, O.J.; thirty grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grover Sr.; two sons, George Edward DREW, Sr. and Anthony Maurice DREW, Sr.

Funeral services for Betty Jo DUNCAN, 49, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 12, 2001, at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark., with burial in Gentry Cemetery in Sebastian county, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. She died Saturday, September 8, 2001, in a local hospital. Survivors include her husband, Jimmy DUNCAN of the home; three daughters, Misty, Jeanette and Cathy; three sons, Daniel, Billy and Jimmy Jr. all of Fort Smith; 18 grandchildren; three sisters, Joy, Rosetta and Nona; and four brothers, James, David, Houston and Elston.

Graveside services for Robert Bee HUTCHINSON, 52, of Vian, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 12, 2001, in Garden of Memories Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HUTCHINSON was born January 27, 1949, in Fayetteville, Ark., to Robert Lee HUTCHINSON and Wilda Faye HOLLAND HUTCHINSON. He died Friday, September 7, 2001, in Norman. Survivors include one daughter, Rosie; his father, Robert Lee HUTCHINSON; three sisters, Sheila, Tonya and Rose Marie and three brothers, Ron and Herbert and Mike.

Graveside services for George Odis JAMES, 62, of Meeker were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the Fairhill Cemetery in Cameron, with the Rev. Joe Fowler officiating, under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home of Poteau. He was born February 23, 1939, in Cameron, to Robert and Eva (COLLEY) JAMES. Survivors include five daughters, Sharon, Glenda, Brenda, Diane, and Nancy; four brothers, Robert and Paul, David and Willard; three sisters, Dorothy, Bessie and Mollie; twenty-one grandchildren and five great-grandchildren and a host of beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Ernest JAMES.

Funeral services for Beulah Marie JEFFRIES, 80, of Tehachapi, Calif., formerly of Paris, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 13, 2001, at he Mt. Salem Church in Paris, with burial in Mt. Salem Cemetery in Paris, under the direction of Roller Funeral Home of Paris. She died Sunday, September 9, 2001, in Bella Vista, Ark. Survivors include three daughters, Ella, Mary, and Hazel; three sons, Dean, Raymond, and Jimmie; 19 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Estelle; and two brothers, John and O'Donald.

Funeral services for Ruby Fern LaBASS, 93, of Muldrow, will be held at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. Tommy Treat officiating. Burial is in Blackjack Cemetery Northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. LaBASS was born November 17,1 907, in Blackjack community, to Franklin Lincoln LaBASS and Dovie Angeline (McKINNEY) LaBASS. She died on Sunday, September 9, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two sisters, Goldie and Ruth; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services for Towry LOCKHART, 66, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 12, 2001, at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with Revs. Monroe Lowrimore and Larry Don Marley officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. LOCKHART was born February 7, 1935, in Sallisaw, to Grover LOCKHART and Rosa MANUEL LOCKHART. He died Sunday, September 9, 2001, in Sallisaw. Mr. LOCKHART married Patsy Raye COLEMAN LOCKHART on November 7, 1953, in Red Oak. Survivors include his wife, Patsy LOCKHART of the home; one daughter, Susie; three sons, John David, Larry Ray and Terry Wayne; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Sybil, Belle and Obeda; two brothers, Sam and Corky; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Vera E. O'NEAL, 75, of Liberty community, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 12, 2001, at the Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Roland, with Revs. Magellan O'Neal and George Corbell officiating. Burial was in Liberty Cemetery near Liberty community, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born October 28,1 925, in Long community, to Elmer ROGERS and Zula Mae (REED) ROGERS. She died Saturday, September 8, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. O'NEAL married Austin Percy O'NEAL on June 13, 1942, in Long. He preceded her in death on August 21, 186. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Junior and Carol and Kenneth and Sandra; four grandchildren; one sister, Edna Lee; five brothers, Harvey, Arlin, John, Harold and Danny; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Jewell "Ann" Olean PRATT, 76, of Vian, are being held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, at the Box School House, with the Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Burial is in Box Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. PRATT was born August 11, 1925, in Cookson, to Lee CATO and Tilitha RISLEY CATO. She died Wednesday, September 5, 2001, in Muskogee. Survivors include her husband, Alton PRATT of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy and wife Pamela and Sam and wife Sheila; three sisters, Jodie, Alphia and Eulean; and four brothers, Frank, Porter, Andy and Raymond; four grandchildren; She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Helen CUNNINGHAM and Dorothy BURTON; and one daughter, Patricia Ann PRATT.

Graveside services for Carldean Jo PRICKETT, 81, of Roland, were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, 2001 at Roland City Cemetery with the Rev. Jeff Polasek officiating, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. Ms. PRICKETT was born May 2, 1920, in Faye, to Jess BRANNUM and Esther BRANNUM. She died Friday, Sept. 7, 2001. Survivors include one daughter,Gwendolynn; two grandchildren; four cousins, N.W., Jeannine, Veroqua, and Mary; and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Bertha Mae GRIZZLE WEAVER, 95, of Fayetteville, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in Hickory Ridge Cemetery in Fort Smith. She was a member of the Center Street Church of Christ in Fayetteville and the Eastern Star. Survivors include her two sons, Kivel L. and his wife Dixie and Wendell; one brother Carl, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Gilroy WELLS, Sr., 78, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Quinn Chapel AME Church in Fort Smith, with the Rev. Linda Profit, officiating. Burial is in Oak Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Loretta WELLS of Fort Smith; seven daughters, Lagina, Stephanie, Malvern, Julie, Martha, Gwendolyn and Beverly; five sons, Gerald D., William T., Roy L., Gilroy Jr. and Frances E.; six sisters, Charlene, Katherine, Christine, Patricia, Faye, and Bervulee; twenty-two grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Clyde Ray (Sonny) McHENRY, 68, of Wenatchee, Wash. will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Sallisaw City cemetery with Jim Henson officiating. Mr. McHENRY was born July 21, 1933, in Sallisaw, to Henry and Myrtle (SPENCER) McHENRY. He died Monday, Aug. 20, 2001, in Cashmere, Wash. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Tom and Lonnie McHENRY; three sisters, Willie and Helen McHENRY and Jean HONEYCUTT. Survivors include two daughters Penny and Eva; five sons, Tony, Paul, Joe and Barry, and Kevin; three sisters, Opal, Doris and Ruth; six grandchildren; his special friend Lois; and several nieces and nephews, and other family and friends.

Funeral services for Roy Earl SWEETEN, 71, of Cameron were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Grace Manor Chapel in Poteau with Revs. Kevin Fitzgerald and Jackie Edwards officiating. Burial was in Macedonia Cemetery in Pocola, under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home of Poteau. Mr. SWEETEN was born August 14, 1930, in Rock Island, to Jess SWEETEN and Mary (PARNELL) SWEETEN. He died Wednesday, August 12, 2001, in Cameron. He was married to Billie Lea JONES on December 5, 1958. Mr. SWEETEN was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Odie SWEETEN, Frank SWEETEN, Scott SWEETEN, Fred SWEETEN and Coy SWEETEN; three sisters, Minnie HARGROVE, Mattie JARED and Pauline SWEETEN. Survivors include his wife, Billie SWEETEN of forty-two years; two sons, Randy and Shawn; two daughters, Glenda and Sherry; six grandchildren; one brother, Lee; one sister, Faye and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Tony Ray STUBBLEFIELD, 37, of Muldrow, were held at 1 p.m. Friday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. John Wainright officiating. Burial was in Antioch Cemetery near Stigler, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. STUBBLEFIELD was born November 4, 1963, in Porterville, Calif., to Jimmy STUBBLEFIELD and Barbara (KINMAN) STUBBLEFIELD. He died Tuesday, September 11, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. STUBBLEFIELD was survived by his parents, Jimmy and Barbara STUBBLEFIELD of Muldrow; his maternal grandmother, Margaret; one brother and sister-in-law, Derrick and Terry; two nieces, Tarran and Nicole and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Mary Frances "Madie" BLEAKLEY, 80, of Tulsa, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, at the Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Oliver-Whisenhunt Funeral Service of Tulsa. Mrs. BLEAKLEY was born April 23, 1921, in Long community, to Elburn WOODY and Bessie (HOWELL) WOODY. Mrs. BLEAKLEY was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar BLEAKLEY. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Mary Sue and her husband Ernest; one son and daughter-in-law, Howard D. and his wife Hannah; one sister, Marge; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Hubert L. BURROW, 66, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 12, 2001, at Way of the Cross Freewill Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Rev. Jerry Copeland officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BURROW was born March 30, 1935, in Sequoyah County, to Alf BURROW and Vennie OGDON BURROW. He died Sunday, September 9, 2001, in Sallisaw. Mr. BURROW married Elizabeth CHATTERTON on June 24, 1959, in Miami. He was preceded in death by one sister, Christine GIBSON. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth; two daughters, Patti Gail and Connie; two sons, Larry and Glen; 13 grandchildren; four grandchildren; three sisters, Sue, Myrtle and Geraldine; one brother, Clyde; one uncle, Beautine; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Islahrea DUNN CARTER, 82, of Poteau, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the Oakland Cemetery, with REv. Jimmy D. Cook officiating, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mrs. CARTER was born December 11, 1918, in Hartford, Ark. She died Sunday, September 16, 2001, in Poteau. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Toni and Abbie and Carlton; one son and daughter-in-law, Floyd "Lawson", Jr. and his wife Nancy; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister,Ada Marie; two brothers, Walter Jr. and Harold; several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Edward Eugene "Sonny" COPELAND, Jr., 33, of Marble City, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, September 17, 2001, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial was in Marble City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born November 21, 1967, in Sallisaw, to Edward Eugene COPELAND, Sr. and Drusilla Bernice "Sue" (YOUNG) BARNES. He died Thursday, September 13, 2001, in Sallisaw. Survivors include paternal grandparents, Ed and Edith; maternal grandmother, Maxine; his father, Edward Eugene COPELAND, Sr.; two sisters, Sandra and Shannon; one half-brother, Everett , Jr.; several nieces and nephews; including Jerry Wayne, Jr., Jacob and Jessica. He was preceded in death by one half-brother, Olen Lee KENNEDY and his mother, Drusilla Bernice BARNES.

Funeral services for Frankie L. CORLEY, 88, of Gore, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at the Gore United Methodist Church, with Rev. Mark Howard officiating. Burial was in Gore Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. Mrs. CORLEY was born September 30, 1912, in Gore, to William Eli CARTER and Minnie E. (TYNER) CARTER. Mrs. CORLEY married Arbie CORLEY on October 10, 1931, in sequoyah County. He preceded her in death October 4, 1997. She was also preceded in death by 11 siblings. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Dorothea and Tommy; one granddaughter and grandson-in-law; one brother and sister-in-law, Floyd and Wilma; and three care givers, Linda, Margaret and Thelma.

Graveside services for Charley Barney GARRISON, 88, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at the Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, with Rev. Dale Phelps officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. GARRISON was born December 9, 1912, in Carson, to George Washington GARRISON and Laura Vina (STANDRIDGE) GARRISON. He died Sunday, September 16, 2001, in Sallisaw. Mr. GARRISON married Modena WELCHER GARRISON on July 14, 1934, in Muskogee. She preceded him in death February 13, 1999. He was also preceded in death by one grandson, Russell ROWLES and four brothers, Floyd, Ed, Earl and Glen; and one sister, Lydia. Survivors include one daughter, Mallie Dean; one son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Barbara; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Cleo and Maye; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for John Aaron HALL, 53, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 15, 2001, at the Antioch Cemetery in keota, under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary. He was born August 11, 1948, in Fort Smith, Ark. to John Earnest HALL and Laura Wilma HALL. He died Wednesday, September 12, 2001, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Vivian HALL of the home; one sister, Pauline; and two brothers, Ernest and William.

Funeral services for John Ted HALL Sr., 58, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, at the Lewis Funeral Chapel, with burial in U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. He died Wednesday, September 12, 2001, at his home. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Daisey HALL of the home; one daughter, Katherine; one son, John Ted Jr.; three grandchildren; five sisters, Shirley, Martha, Linda, Opalmae and Bonnie.

Graveside services for Mary B. LeVANDER, 77, of Muldrow, were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, at the Sallisaw City Cemetery, with Pastor Wayne Turnbull officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. LeVANDER was born June 11, 1924, in Decatur, Ill., to Riley J. TABER and Madge (STARK) TABER. She died Saturday, September 15, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. LeVANDER was married to Theodore Albin "Ted" LeVANDER on December 18, 1965, in Winter Haven, Calif. Survivors include her husband, Theodore LeVANDER of the home; two daughters, Carmen and Mary Elizabeth; one son, Dennis; five grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; one sister, Ruth; three brothers, Fred , David and Gordon.

Funeral services for Wilma Lorene PERKINS, 81, of Keota, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, at the Mallory Chapel in Stigler, with Tony Marshall officiating. Burial was in Keota City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Stigler. Mrs. PERKINS was born June 29, 1920, in Tucker, to Henry GREEN and Lucinda Ann (METCALF) GREEN. She died Thursday, September 13, 2001, in Stigler. Mrs. PERKINS was preceded in death by her husband, James Lester PERKINS; two sons, Lester Lee and Bill Dick PERKINS; one daughter, Sue PERKINS; one grandson, Ricky BUSH and one great-granddaughter, Meranda CHRISTENBERRY. Survivors include five daughters and one son-in-law, Shirley, Joan, Cathy, Nancy and her husband Lonzo, Jr and Mary; one son, Jimmie; 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Alice.

Funeral services for Mary Jane Elizabeth RHINE, 70, of Tulsa, were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 15, 2001, at the Ninde Garden Chapel in Tulsa, with Pastor Jeff Dykes officiating. Burial was in South Heights Cemetery in Sapulpa, under the direction of Ninde Funeral Directors of Tulsa. Mrs. RHINE was born August 23, 1931, in Notcha Town, to Gaither COWETT and Ethel (MATHIS) COWETT. She died Wednesday, September 12, 2001, in Tulsa. Mrs. RHINE was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Alose RHINE; her parents; and one son, Johnny Lee HENDRIX. Survivors include one daughter, Helen Marie; five sons, Carl D., Jerry Dale "Oscar", Larry Ray, Donald Gerald, and Billy, Jr.; seven sisters, Rosie, Arletia, Velma, Dorothy, Lorien, Ruby and Carolyn; two brothers, Ray Dale and G.F.; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Naomi Carol SMITH, 48, of Gore, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the Agent Chapel in Gore, with Rev. Cliff Horvath officiating. Burial was in White Cemetery in Gore, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. Mrs. SMITH was born January 28, 1953, in Tulsa, to Oscar Ray CUMMINS and Francis Naomi (DAVID) CUMMINS. She died Monday, September 17, 2001, in Gore. Mrs. SMITH married Danny Ray SMITH on May 9, 1968, in Tulsa. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Linda Carol SMITH. Survivors include her husband, Danny SMITH of the home; three daughter, Vi, Kim and Reba; eleven grandchildren, four of which she was raising; one half-sister, Frances; one brother, Stanley; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. .

Memorial services for Richard George SWEENEY, 71, of Van Buren, Ark., will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, at the St. Michaels Catholic Church in Van Buren, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. He died Monday, September 17, 2010, in Van Buren. Survivors include his wife, Ginny SWEENEY of the home; two daughters, Marcia and Karen; one son, Gary; two brothers, Philip and John; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services for John F. WELLS, 67, of Locust Grove, were held at 6 p.m. Monday, September 17, 2001, at the Blue Ribbon Downs Fellowship Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Michael Wells and Bro Jonathan Wells officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. He was born May 3, 1934, in Braggs to Clifford WELLS and Flora Ann "ANNA" (CAMPBELL) WELLS. He died Thursday, September 13, 2001, in Little Rock, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Karen; three sons, James, Bill and Jonathan; 12 grandchildren; two sisters, Barbara and Francis; two brothers, Homer and Calvin Eugene; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Carl E. ALLEN, 66, of Pocola, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 22, 2001 at the Mallory Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro, with Rev. Curtis Williams and Dwight Allen officiating. Burial is in the Sprio City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. Mr. ALLEN was born December 14, 1934, in Albuquerque, N.M. to Otis Dwight ALLEN and Gladys Irene EVANS. He died Thursday, September 20, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one granddaughter, Stephanie BROWN. Survivors include his wife, Mary ALLEN of the home; four daughters, Brenda, Glendora and Rhonda and Deborah, two sons, Michael and James; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, JoAnn and Lori; and five brothers, Dwight, Richard, Robert, Don and Dan.

Graveside services for Noma Lee EDWARDS, 71, of Sallisaw, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, September 24, 2001 at the Akins Cemetery with Father Jeff Polasek officiating. Mrs. EDWARDS was born June 7, 1930, in Nicut, to George MITCHELL and Vera WALTERS. She died Thursday, September 20, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. EDWARDS was preceded in death by her parents; and two brother, Elmo and Elwood "Peach" MITHCELL. Survivors include her husband, William EDWARDS of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Lisa; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Michael and Dena, Gary and Jeffrey and Dawn; five grandchildren; three sisters, Eva and Imogene and JoAnn; and one brother Carl.

Funeral services for Leon GARDENHIRE, of Sallisaw will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Church of the Nazarene, with Revs. Robert Newton and Larry Don Marley officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born April 23, 1959 in Clinton to Kenneth Eugene "Pete" GARDENHIRE and Shirley Ann BARKER GARDENHIRE. He died Thursday, September 20, 2001, in Sallisaw. He married Katherine Kay HENSLEY on October 15, 1976, in Marble City. He was preceded in death by his father on May 6, 1995. Survivors include his wife, Kathy GARDENHIRE of the home; two daughters Kelly and Sherry Lyn; two sons, Buddy Eugene and James Lee; two grandchildren; and two brothers, Kenneth Ray and Lonnie Lee.

Funeral services for Clarel WELLS, 64, of Keota, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 22, 2001 at the Keota First Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Cook officiating. Burial is in the Old Cache Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Stigler. Mrs. WELLS was born February 16, 1937, in Keota, to Roy and Maggie LONG ROSS. She died Thursday, September 20, 2001, in Keota. Mrs. WELLS was proceeded in death by her parents, Roy and Maggie ROSS; and one brother Eupel ROSS. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth WELLS; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Charley and his wife Leah and Kenny; five grandchildren; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Goldie and Ruth and her husband David; and several nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services for Melvin E. ALLISON, 65, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Monday, September 24, 2001 at the Dora Assembly of God Church, with burial in Dora Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Loretta of the home; one daughter, Connie J.; three sons, Presley, Robert, and Damon; two sisters, Opal and Leona; two brother, David and Carl; one uncle, Edward; one aunt, Posetta; and eight grandchildren.

Funeral services for Bill BREESE, 54, of Hutto, Texas, are being held at 1 p.m. Thursday, September 27, 2001, at the Memorial Chapel of Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home in Pflugerville, Texas, under the direction of Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home of Pflugerville. He was born May 12, 1947, in Marble City to J.D. BREESE and Lois Beatrice (CONNELLY) BREESE. He died Saturday, september 22, 2001. Survivors include one daughter, Lara; one son and daughter-in-law, Max and his wife Jenny; one grandchild, expected in October; one sister, Patricia; one brother, Harry; and other friends and relatives, including Julia.

Funeral services for Marion "Peasie" BROOKS, 74, of Eufaula, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 29, 2001, at the First Free Will Baptist Church, with Rev. Don Anderson officiating, under the direction of Gregg Funeral Home of Eufaula. Mr. BROOKS was born March 27, 1927, in Sallisaw to Gilbert Duffy Lee BROOKS and Emma (TORBETT) BROOKS. He died Thursday, September 20,2001. Mr. BROOKS married Barbara Jean PHILLIPS May 1950 in Las Vegas, Nev. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Barbara BROOKS of the home; three daughters, Bonnie Sue and Tami Lee and Sherry Lynn; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Joe and Juanita, Charles, Mackie and Lorna; two sisters, Anna Mae and Elsie; numerous nieces, nephews and other friends and relatives.

Funeral services for Bernice BRYANT, 62, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, September 24, 2001, at Mallory Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Harold Walters officiating. Burial was in the Akins Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BRYANT was born May 9, 1939, in Havana, Ark. to Zeke TRUETT and Johnnie Mae CARPENTER. She died Friday, September 21, 2001, in Muldrow. Survivors include her husband, Melvin BRYANT of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Melba and her husband, Jim and Cindy and her husband Andre; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Monty and his wife, Sharon and Mike and Mark and his wife Nancy; 14 grandchildren; three sisters, Eoline, Rosie and Wanda and one brother, Bonnie.

Graveside services for Robert F. CLEVENGER, 74, of North Little Rock, Ark., were held 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 26, 2001, at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Mary CLEVENGER of the home; one daughter, Laura; three sons, John, Clifton and Billy; one sister, Mary; one brother, Bunk; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mavis Roberta CREECH, 84, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, September 24, 2001 at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Brian Zinck officiating. Burial is in the Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CREECH was born June 22, 1917, in Stilwell to Elmer Lafayette BOHANNON and Flora Lee VANN BOHANNON. Mrs. CREECH married Maurice Victor CREECH on March 25, 1960, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Maurice V. CREECH of the home; one daughter, Mary L.; one son, Alan; one step-son, Jerald Lavern; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Lucille DEAN, 85, of Alma, Ark. were held at 2 p.m. Monday, September 24, 2001, at the Edwards Van-Alma Chapel, with burial in Dean Cemetery in Alma, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. She died Friday, September 21, 2001, in Sparks Hospital in Fort Smith, Ark. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy DEAN Sr. Survivors include one daughter, Barbara; three sons, Guy Jr., Edgar and C.L.; one brother, J.R.; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-great-grandchildren.

George Gerald FRYDAY of Sallisaw, died Monday, September 24, 2001, in Sallisaw, arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born August 21, 1952, in Coupeville, Wash. to Lafayette D. FRYDAY and Harriett (SMITH) FRYDAY. Survivors include two sons, Cade and Luke; his mother Harriett and one one sister, Lucy.

Funeral services for Jacob Vern EMARD, 28, of Poteau, died Saturday, September 22, 2001, in the Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center in Poteau. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home in Poteau. Mr. EMARD was born September 8, 1973, in Downey, Calif. to Steven Vern and Joni (STOKES) EMARD. Mr. EMARD was preceded in death by his mother, Jonie EMARD and his grandfather, Martin RIBERA. Survivors include his father, Steven Vern EMARD; one sister, Julie; his grandmother, Vivian; two aunts and two uncles, Lynn and Tye and Michael John Sr. and Sue, three cousins, Michael Jr., Michelle and Carol and other family and friends.

Funeral services for Elsa Pauline HUGGINS, 77, of Stigler, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at the Main Street Baptist Church with Rev. Elbert Owens officiating with burial in Stigler City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Stigler. Mrs. HUGGINS was born July 14, 1924, in Mena, Ark. to Howard Clifton and Martha Sue YUEN DANIELS. She died Saturday, September 22, 2001, in Muskogee. Survivors include six daughters and five sons-in-law, Helen and Loretta and her husband Richard, Jennifer and her husband Steve, Margaret and her husband Bobby, Sherri and her husband George; four sisters and one brother-in-law, Ellen and her husband Wilford, Thelma and Pat and Gurt; two brothers and two sisters-in--law, Cliff and his wife Margaret Gore and Jerry DANIELS and his wife Versie of Webbers Falls; 18 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo HUGGINS; one son, Leroy; one daughter, Blanche BARRON and one sister, Joyce ROZELL.

Memorial services for Theresa DAY KOLAAS, 42, of Calmar, Iowa, formerly of Roland, will be held 7 p.m. Saturday, September 29, 2001, at the Zion Baptist Church in Roland. Funeral services were held August 29, 2001, in Calmar Lutheran Church with burial in Springfield Cemetery in Calmar, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. KOLAAS was born June 14, 1959, in Fort Smith, Ark. to Jim DAY and Shirley DAY. Mrs. KOLAAS married Scott KOLAAS on October 23, 1987 at Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, Scott KOLAAS of the home; two sons, Zachary and Tyler of the home; her parents, Jim and Shirley; one brother and sister-in-law, Jim Don and Jane; one sister, Judy and Mark, 10 nieces and nephews, several aunts and uncles and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Charley Rick NIX, 54, of Mulberry, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Monday, September 24, 2001, at the st. Marys Catholic Church in Altus, Ark., with burial in St. Marys Cemetery in Altus, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Astrid NIX of the home; two sons, Charles Richard Jr. and Jonathan Loys; one sister, Anna; two grandchildren.

Funeral services for Doyl Juan ROGERS, 36, of Stilwell were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 22, 2001 at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Don Waldrop officiating. Burial was in the Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of AGent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. ROGERS was born January 31, 1963, in Oklahoma City, to Doyl Otis ROGERS and Mary Elnora (COMBES) BAKER. He died Thursday, September 20, 2001, in Tulsa. Survivors include his mother, Mary Elnora; and four sisters, Sheila, Paula, Patricia and Angela.

Funeral services for Artie Jane SUMMERLIN, 94, of Fairfield, Calif. are being held 2 p.m. Thursday, September 27, 2001, at the Millsap Funeral Chapel in Webbers Falls with Rev. Chris Armer officiating. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Millsap Funeral service of Webber Falls. She was born October 2, 1906, in Muldrow. She died Friday, September 21, 2001, in Fairfield. Survivors include four sons, Frank Virgel, John and Alfred and Roy; two daughters, Tricia and Birdie; 16 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Memorial services for Colleen ANDERSON, 76, of Gore, were held at 10 a.m. Friday, September 28, 2001, at the Church of Christ in Gore, with Mr. Harvey Young officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. ANDERSON was born March 17, 1925, in Gore to M.L. and Elpha (MATIN) CARTER. She died Wednesday, September 26, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. ANDERSON was preceded in death by her parents; one grandson, Bobby MANNON; three brothers, Ben, E.C. and Willard CARTER and one sister, Eula WILSON. She married Robert R. ANDERSON Jr. on November 30, 1949, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, Robert R. ANDERSON Jr. of the home; one daughter and son-in-law Debbie and Dale; one son, Gary R. "Squeaky"; one sister, Ellen; one brother, Ralph; four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Robert "Okie" COFFMAN, 74, of Chula Vista, Calif., formerly of Vian, were held at 2 p.m. Friday, September 28, 2001, at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, with Dr. Lee Woodward officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born November 12, 1926, to Wallace M. COFFMAN and Lillie (PLUNKETT) COFFMAN. He died July 4, 2001, in Chula Vista. Mr. COFFMAN married Loreen A. JORDAN on October 16, 1955, in San Diego, Calif. Survivors include his wife Loreen A. COFFMAN of Chula Vista; three daughters, Fern, Karen and Carol; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

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