Adair Co: Stilwell Democrat Journal-April 1999

April 1, 1999

SCOTT
Funeral services for Katie Christine SCOTT were held March 27, 1999 at the Proctor Community Church with Rev. Audie VAUGHN officiating.  Interment followed in the Proctor Cemetery under the direction of Hart Funeral Home of Westville.  Katie Christine SCOTT was born July 12, 1912 in Proctor to Richard and Annie CUMMINGS REESE. She departed this life March 24, 1999 at the age of 86 years, 8 months and 12 days.  She was married to Robert SCOTT, Sr., on November 3, 1937. Katie was a homemaker and was of the Holiness faith. She is preceded in death by her husband; parents; and three brothers, Johnson (Buck), Murry and Charlie REESE; and three sisters, Betsy MARTIN, Emma KINDLE and Sally REESE.  Katie is survived by four sons, Robert Jr., J.D., L.J. and William; and one daughter, Sylvia, all of Okla.; 11 grandchildren, Michael, Mark, Robbie, Bub, Leon, Randall, Bobbi, Bethany, Jerri, Pamela and Natalie; 13 great grandchildren, Kolby, Shelby, Alicia, Ashton, Meagan, Shayla, Britteney, Courtney, Payton, Logan, Colton, Dalton and Rick.

WARREN
Opal BUCKHORN WARREN, daughter of George and Nancy COCHRAN BUCKHORN was born September 20, 1919 in Cherokee County and departed this life March 24, 1999 at the age of 78 years, 6 months and 3 days.  She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Sherman WARREN; five brothers, John, Sunday and Garner BUCKHORN, Jesse and Grover HENSON; two sisters, Laura WELLS and Maggie JACKSON.  She is survived by five nephews, Leon, James, Watie and Jimmie, all of Okla., and John of Minn.; and by six nieces, Georgia, Hazel, Leona, Georgie, Shirley and Carlene, all of Okla.  Graveside funeral services were held March 27, 1999 in the Long Spring Cemetery in Tahlequah with Bro. Vernon SCOTT officiating under the direction of Roberts/Reed-Culver Funeral Home of Stilwell.

BRIXEY
Funeral services for Susan BRIXEY were held March 25, 1999 at the Hart Memorial Chapel in Westville with Rev. Mark CHENOWETH officiating.  Interment followed in the Tahlequah City Cemetery under the direction of Hart Funeral Home of Westville.  Susan BRIXEY was born November 14, 1952 in Tahlequah to Floyd and Patt FULLER BRIXEY and departed this life March 22, 1999 at the age of 46 years, 4 months and 8 days.  She was a teacher and taught for five years at Milton, Kansas, and 18 years at Bushton, Kansas. Susan was a member of the First Baptist Church in Westville. She is preceded in death by her father and her grandparents.  She is survived by one son, Eric of Kansas; mother and stepfather, Patt and Bill; and one brother, Bill.

MORRISON
Harold J. MORRISON, son of Jesse and Lizzie FITZGERALD MORRISON was born  August 6, 1919 in Nowata and departed this life at the age of 79 years, 7 months and 20 days.  Harold served in W.W. 11 with the 45th Division E Company. He was stationed in Italy where was wounded and received the Purple Heart for his services. He retired from the Campbell Soup Company. He has lived in the Westville area since 1952.  He was married to Judy GRIGGS on July 2, 1973. He is preceded in death by both parents, his second wife, Etta; two infant daughters, Sherry Lou and Shonda Lee; two brothers, Jesse Jr. and Tom MORRISON; and one infant sister, Mary MORRISON.  He is survived by his wife Judy of the home; nine sons, Curtis, John, Bobby, Jesse, David, John, Andrew and Jim, all of Okla., and Mark of Kansas; nine daughters, Betty, Patricia, Shelah, Shirley, Shasta and Sherma, all of Okla., Anna Mae of Mo., Sharon of Ariz., and Mary of Ark.; one brother, Kirk of Okla.; and one sister, Edna of Okla.; 44 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. Graveside funeral services were held March 30, 1999 at the Ball Cemetery in Childers, with Bro. Gene HESTER officiating under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Westville.

SMITH
Funeral services for Floyd (Dale) SMITH, of Peggs were held March 22, 1999 at Reed-Culver Chapel, with Raeberne SQUYRES officiating, and eulogy by Chief BOYD. Burial followed in the Tahlequah Cemetery under the direction of Reed-Culver Funeral Home in Tahlequah.  Dale was born in Hulbert on August 30, 1927, son of Dewey and Myrtle WOFFORD SMITH, and passed from this life on March 19, 1999 at the age of 71 years, 6 months and 19 days. Dale was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Bobby SMITH and one sister, Bea SMITH.  Dale married Naomi BUCKNER, who preceded him in death. To this union were born five children: Bob, Eugene, Roger, David and Richard. On December 1, 1990 he married Peggy SULLIVAN. They made their home in the Peggs Community.  In loving memory Dale leaves his wife, and stepdaughter, Nicole of the home; five sons, Bobby, Eugene, Roger, David and Richard, all of Okla.; stepdaughter, Mary of La.; 13 grandchildren, Alex, Damon, Emily, Roger, Christy, Jamie, Leslie, Nicholas, Jessica, Brent, Breanna, Jackie and Sarah, all of Okla.; nine great grandchildren; one brother, Blaine, of Okla.;and three sisters, Norma of Mo., Kay of Ark., and Judy of Okla.

April 8, 1999

BLAKEMORE
Funeral services for Wanda Virginia BLAKEMORE were held Tuesday, April 6, 1999 at the First United Methodist Church with Roger WOOD and Dr. William Z. COOK officiating.  Interment followed in the Stilwell City Cemetery under the direction of Hart Funeral Home of Stilwell. Wanda Virginia BLAKEMORE was born August 20, 1924 in Webbers Falls to John Prince and Nokie Niwatha ROWLAND WILLYARD.  She departed this life April 3, 1999 in Stilwell at the age of 74 years, 7 months and 14 days.
She was married to Sam West BLAKEMORE on October 25, 1942 in Sand Springs.  He preceded her in death on September 21, 1989.  Wanda was employed as a medical secretary for Dr. COOK for 39 years.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Stilwell where she served as secretary and treasurer.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one sister Juanita MERRIT; two brothers, Ray and W.R. WILLYARD and one great
grandson, Michael CAMPBELL.
Wanda is survived by three daughters, Glenda, Shirley and Kinny, all of Okla.; seven grandchildren, Mark, Allen, Lisa, Leslie and Clint, all of
Okla, Rodney of Neb., and Derrick of Ark.; nine great grandchildren; four sisters, Norma of Texas, and Sue, Leona and Key, all of Okla.; and
by two brothers, Charles and Tommy, both of Okla.

SCOTT
Mildred E. SCOTT, daughter of John W. BURNETT and Lillie STEEN BURNETT was born October 24, 1921 in Stilwell and departed this life March 28, 1999 at Memorial Hospital in Stilwell at the age of 77 years, 5 months and 3 days.
Mildred was a member of the Sanders Baptist Church and also attended Caney Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by both parents; one brother, Clyde BURNETT; one infant brother at birth; one sister, Allene BURNETT and one infant granddaughter, Myra Eugena SCOTT.
She is survived by two sons, Darrell and John Wayne; five brothers, Emmons, Glen, Floyd, Johnnie and Raymond; two sisters, Jewell and
Lorene, all of Okla.; five grandchildren Jeffrey, Wesley, Johnnie, Mary and Eugene; and nine great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held, Wednesday, March 31, 1999 in the Roberts/Reed-Culver Funeral Home Chapel in Stilwell with Bro. Lloyd
KESTER officiating.  Interment followed at the Proctor Cemetery.

CRITTENDEN
Eldred Isaac "Chief" CRITTENDEN was born August 24, 1925 in Turon, Kansas, to Joseph and Susie CRITTENDEN.  He had two sisters; Freeda and Peggy Jo, and one brother, Johnny.
They moved around the country from Kansas to Oklahoma, to New Mexico to California and back to Oklahoma where they settled.  He and his wife Ruby attended the same school in the early years, then each moved to a different community.  They met again when he was in the navy and she was a senior in high school.  They fell in love and were married July 29, 1947.  They celebrated their 50th Anniversary in 1997.  They raised three children, 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Their greatest desire is to have them all know Jesus Christ as their
personal Savior.  Eldred was baptized in the Richmond Baptist Church by Ira AIKEM in 1948.  He served as Deacon and Trustee there and was very active in Maiden Lane Baptist Church in Pinole for 4 years and has been active in McArthur Church for 4 years.
He was preceded in death by his father Joseph and mother Susie; two sisters, Freeda CRITTENDEN and Peggy Jo CRITTENDEN ROBINSON.
He is survived by his wife, Ruby of the home; one daughter, Donna; two sons, Harold and Eldred; seven grandchildren, Lisa, D.J., Jennifer,
Jeff, Keith, Linda and Stephen; one great grandson, Austin; one brother Johnny;and one aunt Denny.

WALLACE
Etta Sue WALLACE, daughter of Roy E. FARR and Nancy HUDSON FARR was born June 15, 1942 in Vancouver, Wash., and departed this life April 4, 1999 at her home in Siloam Springs, Ark., at the age of 56 years, 9 months and 19 days.
She is preceded in death by her father and one brother, James FARR.
She is survived by her husband Guy of the home; mother, Nancy of Okla.; one son, Mike of Ore.; two daughters, Belinda and Kathy, both of Ark.; one brother, Walter of Arizona; five sisters; and eight grandchildren.
  
MOSS
Margaret A. MOSS, daughter of Geroge PRIDDY and Henryetta BROWN PRIDDY was born October 8, 1907 in DeQueen, Ark., and departed this life April 5, 1999 at the age of 91 years, 5 months and 27 days.
She is preceded in death by both parents; husband, Gailey MOSS; one brother, Roy PRIDDY; and three sisters, Lue WILLMON, Florence SPOON and Ethel SMITH.
She is survived by one brother, Homer of Colo.; one sister, Lena of Okla.; one niece, Opal of Okla.; one nephew, Troy of Texas; and a host
of great-nieces and nephews.

BROWN
Joan Patricia BROWN, daughter of Wayne BROWN Sr. and Shirley DELANEY BROWN was born May 3, 1974 in Oklahoma City and departed this life March 27, 1999 at the age of 24 years, 10 months and 23 days.
She is survived by her mother and father; three sons, Caleb, Levi and Trey; one daughter, Stephanie, all of Okla.; four brothers, Wayne Jr.
and Kenneth, both of Okla, and David and Lawrence, both of Ark.; two sisters, Charlene and Sherry, both of Okla.; and by paternal
grandparents, Bill and JoNell and maternal grandparents, Doy and Wilma, all of Okla.
Funeral services were held April 1, 1999 in the Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Westville with Bro. Claude MCGEE and Bro. Richard CARLTON officiating.  Interment followed at the Westville City Cemetery.

SMITH
Funeral services for Floyd Dale SMITH of Peggs were held March 22, 1999 at Reed-Culver Chapel, with Raeberne SQUYRES officiating, and eulogy by Chief BYRD.  Burial followed in the Tahlequah Cemetery under the direction of Reed-Culver Funeral Home in Tahlequah.
Pallbearers were Allen BUCKNER, P.O. BUCKNER, Lonnie RESECKER, Chris RESECKER, Leroy GIFFORD and Barry ALLEN.  Honorary pallbearer was Earl JEFFREY.
Dale was born in Hulbert on August 30, 1927, son of Dewey and Myrtle WOFFORD SMITH, and passed from this life on March 19, 1999, at his home in Peggs, after reaching the age of 71 years, 6 months and 19 days.
Dale was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Bobby SMITH, killed in W.W. 11, and one sister, Bea SMITH.
Dale attended and graduated from Hulber High School.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and in German.  Upon finishing his tour in the army, he attended and graduated college in Muskogee.  Dale married Naomi Jane BUCKNER, who preceded him in death.  To this union were born five children, Bob, Eugene, Roger, David and Richard. On December 1, 1990, he married Peggy SULLIVAN.  They made their home in the Peggs Community.
In loving memory, Dale leaves his wife Peggy and step-daughter, Nicole of the home; his five sons, all of Okla.; step-daughter Mary of La.; 13
grandchildren, Alex, Damon, Emily, Roger Dale, Christy, Jamie, Leslie, Nicholas, Jessica, Brent, Breanna, Jackie and Sarah; nine great
grandchildren; one brother, Blaine, of Okla.; and by three sisters, Norma of Mo., Kay of Ark., and Judy of Okla.

MOTEN
Janie MOTEN was born October 11, 1961, to Bob and Ruth HARVEY ESKEW in Sallisaw. She lost her battle with breast cancer April 5, 1999.  She was preceded in death by her mother. She is survived by her husband, Michael MOTEN of the home; her father; three brothers, Jimmy, Michael and Marvin; and her grandmother, Nettie.  A memorial fund has been set up with Armstrong Bank.

MCLEMORE
Funeral srvices for Richard James MCLEMORE were held Monday, April 12, 1999 at Fellowship Baptist Church in Stilwell with Bro. John BREWER officiating. Interment followed in the Clear Springs Cemetery under the direction of Hart Funeral Home.  Richard was born June 3, 1930 in Stilwell to Jess Sam and Dora Bell HOPPER MCLEMORE. He departed this life April 8, 1999 in Stilwell at the age of 68 years, 10 months and 5 days.  He was known to his family and friends as "Chief." Richard was a retired forklift operator at Stilwell Foods. He was married to Nancy VANN on August 26, 1970 in Anadarko. Richard was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church.  He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Frances MORENO; one brother, Jesse D. MCLEMORE; one grandson, Thomas FOURKILLER and one nephew, Art FIELDS, Jr.  Richard is survived by his wife Nancy of the home; three sons, Curtis, Eddie and Roy, all of Okla.; four daughters, Gussie, Mae, Verena and Lena, all of Okla.; one brother, Ronnie of Okla.; six sisters, Verena of Kansas, Margaret, Doris, Shirley and Ginger, all of Okla., and Lula of Texas; and 25 grandchildren.

BRADSHAW
Funeral services for Thomas Allen BRADSHAW, 63, of Marble City were held Saturday, March 27, 1999 in the Green Country Funeral Home Chapel.  Serving as Pall Bearers were Dewey CATRON, Floyd HATHCOAT, Hooter CHRISTIE, Monk SANDERS, Leslie CHOATE, and Troy FRANKLIN. Honorary Pall Bearers were Sam BRADSHAW, Mike BRADSHAW, Darin HOOPER, and Shannon CASEY. Interment followed in the Marble City Cemetery under the direction of Green Country Funeral Home.  Tom was born December 15, 1935, the son of Floy M. JOHNSTON and James K. BRADSHAW in Marble City. He died on March 24, 1999 at Cookson Refuge.  He was raised in the Stilwell and Tahlequah areas.  Thomas was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by a brother, Jimmy; a sister, Kerma; a daughter, Tommye Sue; and two sons, James and Sam, all of Okla.  Thomas is also survived by his wife, Glenda of the home, whom he married in 1969 in Miami, Okla.; and by their three daughters, Carol, Casey and Jennifer, all of Okla.; 8 grandsons, and 2 granddaughters.

TERRELL
Dolly Mae TERRELL, daughter of Ira HANCOCK and Lula SMITH HANCOCK was born March 13, 1936 in Lincoln, Ark., and departed this life April 6, 1999 at Fayetteville City Hospital at the age of 63 years and 23 days.  Dolly was married to Jerry TERRELL. She worked at the Westville Nursing Home as a nurse's aide for a number of years before retiring.  She is preceded in death by both parents; one grandson, Jessie HOWARD and several brothers and sisters.  She is survived by husband, Jerry of the home; one son, Rusty, of Okla.; one daughter, Pam, of Ark.; one brother, Doyle, of Okla.; three grandsons, Justin, Nathan and Zachary, all of Ark.  Funeral services were held Friday, April 9, 1999 in the Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Westville with Bro. Jim SISCO officiating. Interment followed at the Westville City Cemetery.

SCOTT
Funeral services for Timothy Gene SCOTT, 21, of Stilwell were held April 15, 1999 at Mulberry Tree Baptist Church with Rev. Gil Hooper officiating.  Burial followed in the Mulberry Cemetery under the direction of Reed-Culver Funeral Home of Tahlequah. Pallbearers were Frank L. BROWN, Russell LUETHJE, Stand W. LUETHJE, Scott L. LUETHJE,  Andrew LUETHJE, and Jess FIXIN.  Honorary pallbearers were Bill GREGORY, Brandon LUETHJE, Ceasar MEDINA, Donald LUETHJE, and Wyatt DAVENPORT.
Timothy was born November 14, 1977 at Tahlequah the son of Tommy Gene and Louella Jean ROSS SCOTT and he passed from this life on April 12, 1999 in Cherokee County. Born of seven children, Timothy attended Peavine School and graduated from Stilwell High School in 1995.  He was of the Baptist faith and was saved in 1992.
Mr. SCOTT was preceded in death by his grandparents, Daniel SCOTT Sr., Lola ADAIR-SCOTT, Charlie ROSS Sr., and Elizabeth HOGNER-ROSS.
He is survived by his parents, Tommy and Louella, of the home; four brothers, Frank, James, Stanley and Scott, all of Okla.; two sister, Terri of Okla., and Rhonda of Ark.; six nieces, Alicia, Bethany, Ashley, Jennifer, Amber and Brianna; four nephews, Wyatt, Weston, Joshua and Donovan; five uncles, Charles, Jerry, Terry, John and Danial; four aunts, Ollie, Clara, Barbara and Margie; three cousins, Shawn, Greg and Krissa.

PAYTON
Vince Harold PAYTON, son of David Harold PAYTON and Virginia Sue DUNAWAY PAYTON was born August 20, 1962 in Los Angeles, Calif., and departed this life April 16, 1999 at the age of 36 years, 7 months and 26 days. Vince and Lynn OLDFIELD were united in marriage on August 31, 1986. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ray and Faye DUNAWAY and his paternal grandparents, Willard and Alberta PAYTON.
He leaves behind so many that loved and respected him; his wife Lynn of the home; daughter, Christy; parents, Dave and Virginia of Arizona; his sister, Kathy of Ariz., and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held April 23, 1999 at the First Baptist Church with Bro. Roger HANEY officiating.  Interment followed at the Stilwell City Cemetery under the direction of Roberts/Reed-Culver Funeral Home.

HIGGINS
Funeral services for Sandra Gail ENGLISH HIGGINS were held April 23, 1999 at the Hart Memorial Chapel with Bro. Terry HALL and Bro. Joe WHITE officiating.  Interment followed in the Higgins family plot of Bunch
cemetery. Pallbearers were Darrel STILWELL, Jimmy TORRES, Junior KIMBLE, Jerry Lee GIRDNER, Sam BRANNON and Coy MCBROOM.
Sandra Gail HIGGINS was born July 20, 1948 in Klamath Falls, Oregon, to Edgar and Eva GARDNER ENGLISH.  She passed from this earthly realm to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at her home in the Cave Springs community on April 20, 1999 at the age of 50 years and 9 months. Sandra leaves her memories to her husband of 16 years and four months, John B. HIGGINS, three daughters, Trissona, Jondra and Hillary and one son, John; one granddaughter, Kara; her mother, Eva; one sister, Euphemia; three brothers, Melvin, Lyle and Woody, all of Okla. Sandra was preceded in death by her father, Edgar ENGLISH in November 1991 and three infant brothers.

SANDERS
Funeral services for William Bill SANDERS were held April 23, 1999 at the Hart Memorial Chapel with Bro. Aaron BARTON officiating.  Interment followed in the Stilwell City Cemetery under the direction of Hart Funeral Home.
William Bill SANDERS was born July 14, 1904 in Ada to Oscar and Margie SMITH SANDERS.  He departed this life April 21, 1999 at the age of 94 years, 9 months and 6 days.
He was married to Ada KNIGHT on November 27, 1923 in Stilwell.  Bill was a farmer and was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ada SANDERS; one brother, Roy SANDERS; one sister, Mettie KIRK; three sons, Sherman, Newell and Sammie SANDERS; one grandson, Jim SANDERS and one great
granddaughter, Bethany HUMMINGBIRD. Bill is survived by one son, W.R.; one daughter, Allene; and one granddaughter, Brenda, all of Okla.; two grandsons, Jack of Okla., and Dale of Ark.; one sister, Myrtle of Okla; 17 great grandchildren; 4 great step grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; and 1 great great step grandchild.

GRIMMETT
Funeral services for Turner "Dutch" GRIMMETT, 41, of Oklahoma City were held April 27, 1999 at the Reed-Culver Chapel in Tahlequah, with Rev. Martin CHRISTIE officiating.  Burial followed in the Fields Cemetery in Porum.
Pallbearers were Wayne PIGEON, Kevin TAULBEE, Ronnie TAULBEE, Ronnie DAVIS, Judd RAU, Ronnie DAVIS.  Honorary pallbearers were G.W. DAVIS and Lamon WEESE.
Mr. GIMMETT was born June 12, 1947 the son of Turner GRIMMETT and Ethel HANDLE-GRIMMETT, and he died April 23, 1999 at Oklahoma City.  He grew up in the Tailholt Community with his grandparents Ellis and Ollie
GRIMMETT, and attended school at Tenkiller School, graduating from Tahlequah High School.  In 1980, he married Rosa STEPHENS. Mr. GRIMMETT was preceded in death by his grandparents Ellis and Ollie GRIMMETT of Tailholt.  Survivors include his wife Rosa; one son, Eric; one step-son, Bob; his father, Turner; his mother, Ethel; one sister,
Debra; one half-brother, Darren; and six half-sisters, Dianna, Donna, Devonna, Carmelita, Sherry and Sophie.

DECKARD-CURRY
Graveside services for Julia Ann DECKARD-CURRY of Stilwell will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 29, 1999 at Barber Cemetery with Rev. Frank DAVIS officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Reed-Culver
Funeral Home of Tahlequah. Pallbearers will be Frankie Doyle DECKARD, Keith SELLERS, David SELLERS,
Daniel CURRY, Earl MATLOCK and Johnny Wayne DECKARD.  Honorary pallbearers will be Doyle DECKARD, Danny DECKARD, Tim CHRISTIE, and Larry DECKARD.
Mrs. CURRY was born on November 2, 1967 at Tahlequah the daughter of Luther James DECKARD Jr. and Lula Mae SELLERS-DECKARD and she died April 25, 1999 at Stilwell Memorial Hospital. She grew up in Tahlequah and attended school at Briggs, graduating from Tahlequah High School.  On July 7, 1990 she married Ocie CURRY at
Tahlequah.  Julia was a member of the Church of Christ in Welling. Mrs. CURRY was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, and her maternal grandfather.  Survivors include her husband Ocie of the home; one son, Ocie Jr.; her parents; one grandmother, Sallie; one sister, Jamie; and a host of friend and loved ones.

KEETER
Michael Anthony KEETER, son of Clyde WHITE and Sandra June KEETER WHITE was born March 24, 1970 in Fort Smith, and departed this life April 24, 1999 at W.W. Hastings Hospital in Tahlequah at the age of 29 years and
30 days. Michael attended Stilwell High School and was in the graduating class of
1988. He is preceded in death by his maternal great grandfather, Tom F. KEETER; paternal grandparents, Lloyd and Lucille WHITE of El Reno; one cousin Stephen CRESS; and one great uncle Gus KEETER.
He is survived by his mother and step-father; Clyde and Sandra; four brothers, Lonnie, Brian, Jeremy and Cody; one sister, Cassie; maternal grandparents, Durward and Betty; maternal great grandmother, Margaret; and one nephew, Brayden, all of Okla.
Memorial services were held April 27, 1999 in the Roberts/Reed-Culver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ray Dean KEETER officiating.

KIRK
Funeral services for Darrell Wilson KIRK, 44, of Proctor, were April 28, 1999 in the Green Country Funeral Home Chapel.  Officiating was Rev. Jim CAMPBELL. Pallbearers were Keven KENDALL, Paul TRAPP, Raymond KIRK, Kenney KIRK, Donald KIRK, and Carl KIRK.  Honorary pallbearers were Norman KIRK, Brian KIRK, Monty KIRK and Keith KIRK. Interment followed at Pumpkin Center Cemetery under the direction of Green Country Funeral Home.
Darrell was born the son of Lucille Minnie YOUNGBLOOD and Earl William KIRK on January 27, 1955 in Tahlequah.  He died April 24, 1999 in Tahlequah.  He was raised and attended school at Briggs, and Oakdale. He was a 1973 graduate of Tahlequah High School. Darrell is preced in death by his parents.  He is survived by his wife Lucretia of the home; his children, Valerie, Jennifer and Derrek; and by three brothers, Robert, Kenneth and Earl, all of Okla.

SHARP
Private family services for Luther SHARP were held April 14, 1999 at the Shirley Cemetery.  Services were under the direction of Hart Funeral Home of Stilwell.
Luther SHARP was born September 5, 1933 in Stilwell to Wiley and Arvell FOSTER SHARP.  He departed this life April 9, 1999 in Stilwell at the age of 65 years, 7 months and 4 days. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was also a construction worker for the teamsters Union in California.  Luther was
of the Catholic faith. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Ruford SHARP, his twin brother, and Edward SHARP; one sister, Wilma TODD and one daughter, Marjorie SHARP.
Luther is survived by one son, Michael of Okla.; one daughter, Michelle of Calif.; two sisters, Mildred of Okla., and Sharon of Calif.; one brother of Calif.; and one grandson of Okla.