September 2002

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Memorial services for Clessie P. DAUGHERTY, 83, of Wichita, Kan., formerly of Vian, were held at 9:30 a.m., Friday, at Wichita Health Care & Rehab. Mrs. DAUGHERTY was born Sept. 11, 1918, in Vian. She died Monday, Aug. 26, 2002, in Wichita. Survivors include three daughters, Virginia, Nanetta and Patricia; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Lois MULLICAN, 99, of Vian, are being held at 10 a.m., Saturday, at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, with Rev. Taylor Joyce officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. MULLICAN was born Nov. 23, 1902, in Appleton, Ark. to William J. PARISH and Martha (HILL) PARISH. She died Thursday, Aug. 29, 2002, in Sallisaw. She married Virgil W. MULLICAN on Oct. 28, 1917, in Hector, Ark. He preceded her in death on April 23, 1973. Survivors include one daughter, Marie; three sons Charles, Wayne and Don; 11 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by son Harlan MULLICAN in WWII; infants Garlan MULLICAN and Dorothy MULLICAN; and eight brothers and sisters.

Graveside services for Henry CROWLEY, 71, of Anthony, Kansas, will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, at Oliver Springs Cemetery, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. Mr. CROWLEY died Thursday, Aug. 29, 2002, in a Kansas hospital. Survivors include two sisters, Wanda and Janie; one brother, R.J. and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Zola C. (IRISH) JOHNSON, 88, of Roland, will be held at 11:30 a.m., Friday, at Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw, with Revs. Sam Walton and Gary Hinkle officiating. Burial will be in U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. JOHNSON was born Nov. 15, 1913, in Vian, to Luther IRISH Sr. and Annie (HENRY) IRISH. She died Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002, in Roland. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Mose D. and his wife Dona M.; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; two sisters, Naomi and Mary Odis; two brothers, Luther and Rudolph; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one husband, Mose JOHNSON Sr.; one sister, Jo Anna DICKSON and two brothers, Nathan and Jack IRISH.

Funeral services for Alton R. WILLIS, 86, of Huntington, Ark., will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, at Mansfield Church of Christ, with burial in Union Ridge Cemetery in Dayton, Ark. under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood, Ark. Mr. WILLIS died Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2002, in Greenwood Nursing Home. Survivors include his wife, Anna Mae WILLIS of the home; five daughters, Bettye, Nell, Elaine, Jane and Judy; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Dawson Benjamin BARNES, 66, of Gans, are being held at 10 a.m., Saturday, at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Jerrell Smith and Bro. John Wainwright officiating. Burial is in Blackjack Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BARNES was born Jan. 15, 1936, in Bradford, Ark., to Charles Clifton BARNES and Syble (TURNER) BARNES. He died Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2002, in a Fort Smith, Ark. He married Kathryn WILSON on Sept. 9, 1955, in Tahlequah. Survivors include his wife, Kathryn BARNES of the home; two sons, David and Michael; his mother, Syble BARNES; one sister, Jane; and four brothers, Edward, Johnny, Nolan and Clifton. He was preceded in death by his father; one daughter, Joyce BARNES.

Graveside services for Syble J. CREAGH, 64, of Salina, were held at 11 a.m., Friday, at Redland Cemetery south of Muldrow, with Rev. Eugene Christenberry officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. CREAGH was born June 17, 1938, in Marble City, to John Ira PEMBERTON and Norma Ocie (MARTIN) PEMBERTON. She died Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2002, in Tulsa. She married Jess CREAGH on Aug. 19, 1977, in Muskogee. Survivors include one daughter, Linda; three sons, Jim, Randy and Paul; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, John; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Elsa IFFLANDER, 82, of Vian, are being held at 10 a.m., Saturday, at Box Cemetery, north of Vian, with Elder Barton Buttery officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. IFFLANDER was born May 30, 1920, in Weimheim, Germany, to Johannes RETTIG and Elizabeth (REINHART) RETTIG. She died Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2002, in Vian. She married Franz IFFLANDER July 1953, in Weimheim. He preceded her in death on April 29, 1998. Survivors include one daughter, Eleonore; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Opal JOHNSON, 93, of Sallisaw, were held at noon, Thursday, at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Gibson, with Rev. Vernon Lawrence officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. JOHNSON was born Aug. 22, 1909, in Reed, Ark., to William Fenwick STINNETT and Mattie Lois (TAYLOR) STINNETT. She died Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2002, in Sallisaw. She married Ivan William JOHNSON on May 28, 1933, in Vian. He preceded her in death on July 19,1997. Survivors include three sisters, Oca Mae, Leah and Lois; one brother, Faxon and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Lettie Oleta PARROTT POOL, 87, of Vian, will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. David Clewell officiating. Burial will be in Gracelawn Memorial Park in Van Buren, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. POOL was born Jan. 17, 1915, in Alma, Ark., to Robert Lee MURPHY and Margaret (SCHRIMSHER) MURPHY. She died Monday, Sept. 2, 2002, at Vian. She married her first husband Edgar Felix PARROTT Nov. of 1940 in Seminole. He preceded her in death May of 1980. Survivors include one daughter, Pamela; two sons, Gary D. and Edgar Anthony "Tony"; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Mrs. POOL was also preceded in death by her second husband, Ed POOL on Jan. 1, 1995; four sisters and three brothers.

Graveside services for Louise Lahoma "Sue" TAYLOR, also known as Sue GARVIN, 86, of Tulsa, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, at Buffington Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Moore's Rosewood Chapel of Tulsa. Mrs. TAYLOR was born Jan 6, 1916, in Hanson, to James A. and Elizabeth GARVIN McCULLOUGH. She died Monday, Sept. 2, 2002. Survivors include two daughters, Jenise and Barbara; four sons, Ben, Gene, Robert and Eddie; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She is preceded in death by her husband, Amos Harvey TAYLOR.

Funeral services for Candice L. RUMMERFIELD (BABB), 31, of Sand Springs, will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, at Lighthouse Tabernacle in Gore, with Rev. Kenny McDaniel officiating. Burial will be in Round Mountain Cemetery east of Gore, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. Mrs. BABB was born May 31,1971, in Salinas, Calif., to Gary Lee RUMMERFIELD and Dorothy Ann (BRYSON) RUMMERFIELD. She died Monday, Sept. 9, 2002, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include one son, Garrett; two daughters, Alexandria and Ashlynn; two sisters, Suzanne and Sara; one niece, Victoria; and one nephew, Connor; her maternal grandparents, Miles and Jackie DERRICK; her paternal grandmother, Evon FEARON; her aunts and uncles, Sharon, Honk and Barbara, and Wanda and Rich, and Sharon and Jerry; eight cousins, Michael, Shannon, Amy, Glen, Sheila, Tiffany, Tanya and Dawn; and several great-aunts, great-uncles and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Jack and Nellie LISTON of Gore.

Funeral services for Stella Mae DUTY, 92, of Nicut, were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, at Lee Creek Assembly of God church, north of Muldrow, with Revs. Tommy Treat and Floyd Kester Jr. officiating. Burial was in Seabolt Cemetery, north of Muldrow, under the directions of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. DUTY was born May 15, 1910, in Oakdale, to Henry HART and Minnie (RICHARDSON) HART. She died Monday, Sept. 9, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. DUTY married Albert Franklin "Bert" DUTY on Sept. 10, 1927, in Sequoyah County. He preceded her in death on Sept. 24, 1970. Survivors include five daughters, Marzene, Linda, Wilma, Glorene and Patricia; two sons, Earl Dean and Harolene; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Dovie, Hazel and Goldie. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Ruby MOONEY and two brothers, Marvin and Roy HART.

Memorial services for Ira Lee ELLINGTON, 78, of Vian, were held at noon, Friday, Sept. 6, 2002, at Fort Gibson National Cemetery, with Chaplain Bill Moorer officiating, under the direction of Shipman Funeral Home & Crematory of Wagoner. Mr. ELLINGTON was born April 16, 1924 in Glenpool, to John and Katie (ALLYWISH) ELLINGTON. He died Monday, Sept. 2, 2002, in Sallisaw. Mr. ELLINGTON married Nina VENIS on Feb. 10, 1947, in Tulsa. Survivors include his wife, Nina ELLINGTON of Vian; two sons and daughters-in-law, David and his wife Hazel and Richard and his wife Carol; one daughter, Peggy; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Eugene; one sister, Neoma and numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Glenn Jay Alvin EVERETT Jr., 46, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m., Monday, at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with burial in Buffington Cemetery west of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. EVERETT was born June 6, 1956, in Los Angeles, Calif., to Glenn EVERETT Sr. and Kathrine (WILLIAMS) MARCHANT. He died Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2002, in Pocola. Survivors include four sons, Glenn III, Christopher, Addison Jay; three grandchildren; his mother, Kay MARCHANT; two step-sons Brian and Shawn; and one step-daughter, Patricia.

Funeral services for Johnny Edward "Buster" JONES, 60, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 10 a.m., Monday, at Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark., with burial in Gill Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. JONES died Friday, Sept. 6, 2002, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Jane JONES of the home; two daughters, Carla and Gina; two sons, Wayne and Michael; three sisters, Velma, Patricia and Susie; two brothers, Allen and James; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

Memorial services for Beatrice Ann KUNTUZOS, 99, of Muldrow, were held at 1 p.m., Thursday, at Muldrow First Baptist Church, she was cremated under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs KUNTUZOS was born July 19, 1903. She died Friday, Sept. 3, 2002, in a local hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Patricia; three sons, Geruaise, Edward Joseph and Kenneth ; 17 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for A. E. " Gene" LENINGTON, 77, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with rev. Steve Rutherford officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. LENINGTON was born June 9, 1925, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Arthur LENINGTON and Jewell (JACOBS) LENINGTON. He died Monday, Sept. 9, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include three daughters, Pam, Brenda and Karen; one son, Eric; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters, Clara and Wanda; one brother, John; and several nieces, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Hazel MELTON, 70, of Stigler, were held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, at Stigler City Cemetery, with Rev. Lonnie Williams officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Stigler. Mrs. MELTON was born May 29, 1932, in Fort Smith, Ark., to John Henry and Ellie (HOGAN) SNOW. She died Monday, Sept. 9, 2002, in Stigler. Survivors include her husband, Loyd J. MELTON of the home; three daughters, Sandra E., Rebecca Joyce and Tammy LouAnn; five sons, Lloyd J. Jr., Fred Merle, Steven Dale, Michael Ervin and Daniel Marcus; numerous grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; her mother, Ellie Irene SNOW; four sisters, Norma L., Yvonne, Maxine and Sharon; three brothers, Bobby, Mack and Marcus. She was preceded in death by two sons, John David MELTON and Ricky Wayne MELTON; her father; one sister, Carrie SHADLE and one brother, Billie Wayne SNOW.

Funeral services for Rev. Charles Pat SCANTLING, 71, of Waldron, Ark., were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, with burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery in Booth, Ark., under the direction of Martin funeral Home of Waldron. Mr. SCANTLING died Sunday, Sept. 8, 2002, in a Fort Smith, Ark. hospital. Survivors include his wife, Lila SCANTLING of the home; one daughter, Patricia; one son, Tony; three grandchildren; one sister, April "Sue"; two brothers, Vernon and Bob.

Funeral services for Eric SHROPSHIRE, 28, of Yemassee, S.C., formerly of Ft. Gibson, are being held at 10 a.m., Thursday, at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw,with Rev. Tommy Shropshire and Mr. Garren Chambers officiating. Burial is in U. S. National Cemetery in Ft. Gibson, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Military Honors are being provided by United States Marine Corp. Mr. SHROPSHIRE was born Jan. 10, 1974, in Sallisaw, to Rev. Tommy SHROPSHIRE and Cheryl (DAVIDSON) SHROPSHIRE. He died Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002, in Walterboro, S.C. Mr. SHROPSHIRE married Sherry Lynn EVERETT on May 14, 1994, in Muskogee. Survivors include his wife, Sherry Lynn SHROPSHIRE of Ft. Gibson; one daughter, Elizabeth Lynn; his parents, Rev. Tommy and Cheryl SHROPSHIRE; his paternal grandmother, Audra BLANKENSHIP; his maternal grandparents, Sam and Lois DAVIDSON; two brothers, Michael and Billy; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Brenda Earlene WANN, 52, of Muldrow, formerly of Burns Flat /Clinton area, were held at 11 a.m., Thursday, at Clinton Cemetery, under the direction of Kiesau Marler Funeral Home of Clinton. Mrs. WANN was born July 5, 1950, in Oklahoma City, to Hurley and Frances GAMBLE. She died Sunday, Sept. 8, 2002, in Sequoyah Memorial Hospital in Sallisaw. She married William Edgar WANN in 1969. He preceded her in death in 1999. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Tabatha and her husband, August, Sabrina and her husband, Steve, and Lawanda and her husband, Travis; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Billy and Shannon and his wife, Angel; six grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Hurley Jr. and his wife Linda; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Vickie and her husband, Steve, and Carol and her husband, Dale. She was also preceded in death by her parents.

Graveside services for Fairy Mildred ALLEN, 93, of Ole Remy community, were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, at Upper Camp Creek Cemetery northwest of Roland, with Rev. Andy O'Neal officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Mrs. ALLEN was born Dec. 14, 1908, in Dora Ark., to Thomas Dedrick CALCOTE and Dovie Nevada (HANES) CALCOTE. She died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2002, in Muldrow. Mrs. ALLEN married John Wesley ALLEN Jr. on April 16, 1926, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on May 13, 1990. Survivors include five daughters, Regina, Oza Vae, Camilla, WIREMAN, Vonda; one son, Wayburn; 26 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and 35 great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by five children, twins, Ozeena and Rowena, Audra SPEARS, Ronaldean ALLEN and Brandon ALLEN.

Memorial services for Daniel C. DAILEY II, 36, of Hot Springs, Ark., formerly of Arkoma, were held at 2 p.m., Friday, at Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Hot Springs, under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home of Hot Springs. Mr. DAILEY died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002. Survivors include one daughter, Brittany LaShea; his mother and step-father, Jacqueline and Tommy REYNOLDS; his father, Daniel C. DAILEY; one brother, Gregory Neal; two sisters, Lisa Machelle and Carla Shea; two step-brothers, Tommy G. and Ferman "Bubba"; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services for Sharon OSBURN, 60, of Sallisaw, are being held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002, at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Dr. Richard Melin and Rev. Brian Zinck officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. OSBURN was born Aug. 23, 1942 in Muskogee, to Carl FULLBRIGHT and Iris (STAFFAN) FULLBRIGHT. She died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2002, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Jana TAYLOR; one son Mark; three grandchildren; her mother, Iris EVANS; three sisters, Kathy, Barbara and Michelle; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mary Lue (EMERSON) CABLE, 59, of Talbotton, Ga., formerly of Marble City, are being held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002, at Blunt Baptist Church, with burial in Marble City Cemetery, under the direction of McMullen Funeral Home. Mrs. CABLE was born Aug. 5, 1943 in Marble City, to Henry S. EMERSON and Laura (HONEYCUTT) EMERSON. She died Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002, in a Columbus, Ga. hospital after a lengthy illness. Survivors include her husband, George CABLE of the home; four sons, Jimmy, John, Norman and Henry; three grandchildren; her mother, Laura EMERSON; three brothers, Robert, Norman and Don; two sisters, Bernice and Marie; her mother-in-law, Julie CABLE; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Cal HORN, 76, of Sallisaw, were held at 11 a.m., Tuesday at Sallisaw City Cemetery, with Revs. Jim Alexander and Dale Phelps officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HORN was born June 28, 1926, in Kinta, to Charles HORN and Anna (UPTON) HORN. He died Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. HORN married Eleanor MESZAROS in 1950 in Cleveland, Ohio. She preceded him in death on June 6, 1998. Survivors include his companion, Jane of the home; one son, Chris and Tammy; two grandchildren; two half sisters, Jewel and Pauline; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Tony Guy SHAFER, 38, of Sallisaw, were held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, at Brushy Cemetery north of Sallisaw, with Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SHAFER was born Feb. 18, 1964, in Sallisaw, to Laurie BARNETT. He died Thursday, Sept. 12, 2002. Survivors include four daughters, Ashley, Tiffany, Brittany and Candice; two grandsons; his mother, Laurie SOULERET; three brothers, William, Richard and Daniel; and three sisters, Charlotte, Robin and LaDonna.

Funeral services for Aline STOCKTON, 91, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m., Monday, Sept. 16, 2002, at Trinity Methodist Church in Muldrow, with Revs. Randy Wade officiating. Burial was in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. STOCKTON was born Feb. 20, 1911, in Muldrow, to Thomas Archie WATTS and Elizabeth Ada (NEAL) WATTS. She died Friday, Sept. 13, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark.She married Evert Franklin STOCKTON on Oct. 9, 1926, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on Oct. 6, 1994. Survivors include three sisters, Susie, Betty and Louise; one sister-in-law, Joyce; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Mary Nelle EDWARDS, 60, of Sallisaw, were held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002, at Marble City Cemetery, with Rev. Vanoy Fitch officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. EDWARDS was born Dec. 11, 1971, in Hominy, to John Robert "Bob" EDWARDS and Lena (SIMPSON) EDWARDS. She died Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002, in Tulsa. Survivors include one sister, Edith; one niece, Terri; and other cousins and friends including Susie and Billy Wayne.

Funeral services for Charles HOLLIE, 78, of Poteau, were held at 10 a.m., Thursday, at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, with Cleve Reddinger officiating. Burial was in Miners Cemetery in McCurtain, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mr. HOLLIE was born Feb. 15, 1924, in Walls, to William Padie and Ida (NOWLIN) HOLLIE. He died Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002. Survivors include his wife, Gladys (CHESHIER) HOLLIE of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie and his wife, Leta, Gary and his wife, Viola, Terry and his wife Wanda; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Sharon and her husband Larry, Linda and her husband Jim and Sue; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one sister, Jean; one sister-in-law(brother-in-law), Douglass; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, including Kathy. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Edmond and Raymond; two sons-in-law, Bill DUNN and Ron TAYLOR and one grandson, Ronnie TAYLOR II.

Funeral services for Dardie Bell HARRISON, 88, of Vian were held at 11 a.m., Saturday, at First Baptist Church in Vian, with Rev. Thomas D. Drew officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Cemetery, in Vian, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs.(Ms.) HARRISON was born Sept. 16, 1914, in Tishomingo, to Joe S. HARRISON and Beulah M. (HATCHER) HARRISON. She died Monday, Sept. 16, 2002, in Vian. Survivors include one sister, Sheary B.; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; six brothers and six sisters.

Graveside services for Jessie Norvell NELSON, 62, of Roland, were held at 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 20, 2002, at Leard Cemetery in Pocola, under the direction of Putman Funeral Home in Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. NELSON died Monday, Sept. 16, 2002, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Sheba NELSON of the home; five sons, Mark, Jack, Kevin, Louis and Rick; five grandchildren; one sister, Joyce; and three brothers, Robert, Kenneth and Jackie.

Funeral services for Evelyn Juanita (MILLER) SCOTT, 79, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 20, 2002, at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Jasper Ligon officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SCOTT was born Oct. 20, 1924, in Hanson community, to Houston Watie MILLER and Nettie (KING) MILLER. She died Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. SCOTT married Clay Beauford Scott on July 24, 1940, in Akins community. He preceded her in death on April 19, 2002. Survivors include one daughter, Brenda; two sons, Gary and Dennis; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; three sisters, Cherokee, Wanda and Bobbie; and one brother,Tom.

Graveside services for Solon "Tom" THOMAS, 82, of Gore, will be held at noon, Monday, Sept. 23, 2002, at Fort Gibson National Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Services for Webbers Falls. Mr. THOMAS was born May 21, 1920, in Cordell, to Solon Grover THOMAS and Montie (ROLAND) THOMAS. He died Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2002, in his home. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Lauretta THOMAS of the home; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Robert Shane BECKETT, 31, of Gravette, Ark., were held Thursday, 2 p.m., at the Ozark Funeral Home in Noel, Mo., with burial in Bethel Cemetery in Gravette, under the direction of Ozark Funeral Home of Noel. Mr. BECKETT was born Jan. 24, 1971, in Gravette to Larry Robert BECKETT and Jody BECKETT. He died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002, in NW Medical Center in Springdale, Ark. Survivors include his mother, Judy BECKETT; his father, Larry BECKETT; one son, Robert Darren; his grandmother, Jocyle (BECKETT) RIDER and her husband John RIDER; one step-sister, Charlee; and one aunt, Julie.

Graveside services for Raymond CECIL, 62, of Midland, Ark., will be held Friday, 2 p.m., at he Valley View Cemetery in Excelsior, Ark., under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood, Ark. Survivors include five sons, Raymond, Joseph, David, Keith and Chris; 10 grandchildren; three sisters, Barbara, Dana and Nancy; one brother, Gerald and several other relatives and friends, including his companion, Reba.

Funeral services for Neal CRUTCHFIELD, 84, of Sallisaw were held Wednesday, 10 a.m., at the Sallisaw City Cemetery, with Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. He was born Dec. 17, 1917 in Bunch, to Silas CRUTCHFIELD and Dora (TROSPER) CRUTCHFIELD. he died Sunday, Sept. 23, 2002, in Sallisaw. He married Ada BROWING on Aug. 26, 1938, in Pineville, Ky. Survivors include his wife, Ada CRUTCHFIELD of the home; one daughter, Naden; three sons, Jess N., Howard O. and Delma R.; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Daisy.

Funeral services for Garland Levi FRAZIER, 67, of Van Buren, Ark., formerly of Sallisaw, were held Wednesday, 10 a.m. at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, with burial in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. FRAZIER was born Nov. 16, 1934, in Sallisaw to Audrey and Thomas FRAZIER. He died Monday, Sept. 23, 2002, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Rachel Faye FRAZIER of the home; one son, Garland Wayne; two step-sons, D.B. and Steven Ray; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; five sisters, Bonnie, Faye, Pauline, Betty and Mary Ann; and four brothers, Marion, Kenneth, Homer and Tommy. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Jerry FRAZIER and one sister, Jean (FRAZIER) ROGERS.

Funeral services for Inez Levada GALLIMORE, 72, of Mansfield, Ark., were held Tuesday, 11 a.m., at the Lighthouse Church in Witcherville, Ark., with burial in Freedom Cemetery near Waldron, Ark., under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. Mrs. GALLIMORE died Saturday, Sept. 21, in a Fort Smith, Ark. hospital. Survivors include her husband, John GALLIMORE; three daughters, Laverne, Glenna and Kathy; two sons, Verman and Mike; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; her mother, Lessie McBRIDE; and six sisters, Charlene, Pat, Melba, Joann, Jimmie and Linda. She was preceded in death by her father, Charlie METCALF; one brother, Claude METCALF and one grandson, William Alan WHITE.

Mary Ellen GRAHAM, 80, of Sallisaw, died Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2002, in Sallisaw. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. GRAHAM was born Aug. 22, 1922, in Macinaw Island, Mich., to George C. ANDRESS and Veronica A. (CANDREAU) ANDRESS. Mrs. GRAHAM married Nathan Daniel GRAHAM in Michigan in 1964. Survivors include her husband, Nathan of the home, four sons, Ron, Lonnie, Carl and Bruce; one daughter, Constance Susan; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters, Georgina and Vivian; three half-brothers; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Amy Orilla McNUTT, 89, of Vian, are being held Wednesday, 2 p.m., at First Assembly of God Church in Vian, with Rev. Larry Miller officiating. Burial is in Box Cemetery north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. McNUTT was born July 11, 1913, in Witts Springs, Ark. to William Thomas BLACKWELL and Sally (SANDERS) BLACKWELL. She died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002, in Vian. Mrs. McNUTT married William Richard McNUTT on March 3, 1929, in Witts Springs. He preceded her in death on Jan. 15, 1990. Survivors include four daughters, Ethel Marie, Jeannie Malinda, Shirlean and Ellen; one son, Bobby Lee; 24 grandchildren; and one sister, Mildred.

Carl Jack MITCHELL, 66, of Fort Collins, Colo., formerly of Sallisaw, died Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2002, in his home. He was born Dec. 3, 1936, in Sallisaw, to George and Vera MITCHELL. Arrangements were under the direction of Allnutt Funeral Service of Fort Collins. A private family service will take place. Survivors include his wife, Barbara MITCHELL; one daughter, Katherine; two sons and daughters-in-law, Samuel and his wife Beth and Thomas and his wife Amanda; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services for Leona H. RESTINE, 89, of Bokoshe, were held at 2 p.m., Sunday, at First Assembly of God Church in Bokoshe, with Rev. Lynn Bullard officiating. Burial was in Old Bokoshe Cemetery, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mrs. RESTINE was born March 12, 1913, in Nubbin Ridge, to John and Ollie (DOTSON) WELLS. She died Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002, in St. Edwards Mercy Medical Center in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include three daughters, Louise, Ann and Donna; two sons, Ronnie and Terry; 18 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie RESTINE; one daughter, Linda REED; and her parents.

Funeral services for Jessie SPEER, 84, of Vian, were held Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in vian, with Revs. Dale Ritter officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.Mrs. SPEER was born Jan. 19, 1918, in Melbourne, Ark. to Edgar G. BUTLER and Nora Etta (SHOEMAKER) BUTLER. She died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002, in Sallisaw. Mrs. SPEER married Donald Adrian SPEER Sr. on Aug 11, 1940, in Roland. He preceded her in death on Aug. 28, 1999. Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, Donald Adrian Jr. and his wife Thea and Edward Neal; two grandsons and granddaughters-in-law; one granddaughter; one great-granddaughter; and one great-grandson. She was also preceded in death by one son, Ronald Keith SPEER on Nov. 17, 1981.

Funeral services for Elzie Lewis ALLEN, 67, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 3 p.m., Friday, at New Bethel Assembly of God Church in Fort Smith, with burial in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. ALLEN was born July 28, 1935, in Scott county, Ark. He died Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2002, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Gracie ALLEN of the home; four daughters, Eileen, Virginia, Martha and Pat; two sons, Douglas and Doyle; 10 grandchildren; four sisters, Marie, Peggy, Brenda and June; and several nephews and nieces, including Sherie.

Funeral services for Daniel Drew DOSS, 20, of Guymon, were held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Memorial Chapel Funeral Chapel of Noble, with Pastor Billy Martin officiating. Burial was in Noble IOOF Cemetery, under the direction of Memorial Chapel Funeral Service of Noble. Mr. DOSS was born July 23, 1982, in Norman, to Lowell and Connie (NEWCOMB) DOSS. He died Monday, Sept. 23, 2002, in Guymon. Survivors include his parents, of the home; one sister, Amberly; one brother, David Duane; maternal grandparents, Duane and Audrey NEWCOMB; and paternal grandparents, Richard and Ruby Hill; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parental grandfather, Lowell Regional DOSS.

Lillian A. FREER, 79, of Las Vegas, died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2002, in Lake Mead Hospital Medical Center. She was born Jan. 31, 1923, in San Francisco. Private services were held at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City, Nev., under the direction of Palm Mortuary of Las Vegas. Survivors include her husband, Edward S. FREER of the home; one daughter, Claire A.; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Herbert C. HYDE, 84, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 20, at Armour Avenue First Freewill Baptist Church in Fort Smith, with burial in Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. He died Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002 in a local nursing home. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Bobby HYDE on May 10, 2002. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia HYDE of the home; one son, Melvin; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Vera and Pauline; one brother, E.F.

Funeral services for Floyd Ray JONES, 62, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m., Friday, at Seabolt Cemetery, with Jim Henson officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. JONES was born Sept. 11, 1940, in Drumright, (to) Edith CURRY. He died Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2002, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Brinda (CARSON) JONES of the home; one daughter, Sundee; one son, Floyd Ray Jr.; four grandchildren; and one brother, Charles. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Edith McCONNELL.

Funeral services for Larry Lee LEININGER, 57, of Muldrow, will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, at Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Roland, with Rev. Andy O'Neal officiating. Burial was in Mitchell Cemetery, west of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. LEININGER was born March 21, 1945, in Wauseon, Ohio, to Donald Cline LEININGER and Thelma Mae (BATDORF) LEININGER. He died Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. LEININGER married Patricia Ann HARRINGTON on Nov. 15, 1963, in Mortpelier, Ohio. Survivors include his wife, Patricia LEININGER of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Tamera Lee and Joe; one granddaughter; one sister, Carol Ann; and two brothers, Butch and Pete.

Graveside services for Raymond C. PHARIS, 80, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11 a.m., Friday, at Blaine, Ark., under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He died Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2002, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Ruby PHARIS of the home; one daughter-in-law, Jan; and one sister, Laura.

Funeral services for June Dorothea Lee CORLEY SPARKS, 84, of Sallisaw, will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Elders Steve Jackson and Cal Kennedy officiating. Burial will be in Peters Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SPARKS was born June 6, 1918, in Sequoyah County, to Henry Eldridge CORLEY and Susan Jane (LEE) CORLEY. She died Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2002, in Sallisaw. She married Hooley Joy SPARKS on Feb. 15, 1947, in Fort Smith. He preceded her in death on Oct. 19, 1991. Survivors include one daughter, Linda; two sons, Jim and Dexter; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Avis. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Joyce SPARKS on Oct. 7, 1998, in Sallisaw.

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