Adair Co: Stilwell Democrat Journal- January 1999

January 14, 1999

BYERS
Rosy Pauline BYERS, daughter of Jim LANE and Ollie GOLDMAN LANE was born June 13, 1922 in Stilwell, Oklahoma, and departed this life, January 5, 1999 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, at the age of 76 years, 6 months and 21 days.
Pauline was married to James Monroe BYERS and to this union were born two children Quata and Wanda.
She was a homemaker and a faithful member of the First Baptist church for many years.
She is preceded in death by both parents, her husband, one brother J.C. LAND and one sister, Cherry JAYNES.
She is survived by: her two daughters both of Okla.; five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
Graveside funeral services were held, Thursday, January 7, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ewing Chapel Cemetery in Stilwell with Bro. Roger HANEY of the First Baptist church officiating under the direction of Roberts/Reed-Culver Funeral Home of Stilwell.

EDGMON
Audie Carlton EDGMON of Mossville, Ark., passed away January 2, 1999.
She was born at Pettigrew, Ark., on January 22, 1906. the was the daughter of Theo and Etta HAMMOND CARLTON.
She was preceded in death by her husband Ell EDGMON on Nov. 27, 1974, one son, Sylba EDGMON, two infant sons, two sister, Naomi ROBERTSON and Ruby DODGE, two brothers, Ray and Clarence CARLTON.
Survivors include one son, Jim of Ark.; four daughters Marilyn, of Calif., Modena of Okla., Betty and Effie, both of Ark.; 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, two sisters, Elva of Ark., and Jewell of Calif.; three brothers, Leonard and Robert of Ark., and Loren of Okla.
Services were held Wednesday, January 6, 1999 at Mossville United Baptist Church with Rev. Carlen Sparks officiating. Interment followed at Mossville cemetery under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral of Clarksville, Ark.

ERICKSON
Funeral services for Dollie Bell ERICKSON were held January 7, 1999 at the New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Ralph CANNON and Rev. Claude MCGEE officiating. Burial was in the New Hope Cemetery in Chance, Oklahoma under the direction of Hart Funeral Home of Westville.
Dollie Bell ERICKSON was born June 17, 1912 in Westville, Oklahoma, to George and Ella SCOTT PARRIS. She departed this life January 4, 1999 in Tahlequah, at the age of 86 years, 6 months and 17 days.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Jaybird Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; George and Ella PARRIS and 6 brothers and sisters.
Dollie is survived by: one son; Ottis; two brothers, Cline and Aron, all of Okla.

EUBANKS
Helen Mae EUBANKS, daughter of Tony SWAFFORD and Ada WATERS SWAFFORD was born May 24, 1923 in Dyer, Arkansas and departed this life, January 10, 1999 at Memorial Hospital in Stilwell, at the age of 75 years, 7 months and 16 days.
Helen was married to Lloyd EUBANKS on October 4, 1941 and to this union were born three children; J.C., Joann and Shirley.
She was a faithful member of the Wauhillau Free Holiness Church.
She is preceded in death by both parents, her husband, three brothers; Virgil, Homer and Chester (Pete) SWAFFORD, three sisters; Jessie PARKER, Lavelle VANZANT and Goldie SISCO.
She is survived by: one son, J.C. of Okla.; and two daughters, Joann of Okla. and Shirley of Ark.; three grandchildren, one brother and one sister.
Funeral services were held, Tuesday, January 12, 1999 in the Roberts/Reed-Culver Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jackie PATTERSON and Bro. Jimmie VARNELL officiating. Interment will follow at the Spade Mountain Cemetery in Stilwell.

GIRDNER
Funeral services for John GIRDNER were held January 8, 1999 in Hart
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill ROUNDTREE and Bro. Bo WOLF officiating. Burial followed in the Hungry Mountain Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers were: Bill CHRISTIE, Pug CHRISTIE, Jim ROBBINGS,Larry Joe STUDIE, Jack HOLLOWAY, Tim JOHNSON, and Harold WISDOM. Mr.GIRDNER'S nephews will serve as honorary pallbearers: Jug, Tub, Jim,Billy Roger and Red GIRDNER, Ronnie LASLEY, Jeff MORRIS and TerryHOGNER.
John GIRDNER was born on November 18, 1921 to William T. and Rosa FOUTCH GIRDNER at Hungry Mountain, Oklahoma. He departed this life on January 5, 1999 at Tahlequah City Hospital at the age of 77 years, 1 month and 17 days.  John was married to Rachel Ellen CRICKET on January 2, 1942.
He joined the United States Navy during World War 11 and served on the U.S.S. Constitution. John was a retired heavy equipment operator.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife; two children, Gerald and Rachel; two grandchildren Angela MYERS and Kendra GIRDNER, two brothers and one sister, Simon, Jake and Abigail.
He is survived by four sons, Harold, Dale, Jerry and John; four daughters, Sadie, Betty, Patty and Rita; two brothers, Leroy and Woodrow; two sisters, Patsy and Gladys, all of Okla.; 25 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.

MITCHELL
Funeral services for John Rutherford MITCHELL, of Jay, Oklahoma, Formerly of Westville, were held Friday, January 8, 1999 at the Hart Memorial Chapel in Westville with Rev. Larry STOOPS officiating.  Interment followed in the Westville City Cemetery under the direction of Hart Funeral Home of Westville.
John Rutherford MITCHELL was born April 11, 1912 in Baxter Springs, Kansas to Clarence and Ruth BAILEY MITCHELL. He departed this life January 5, 1999 at St. John's Hospital in Joplin, Missouri, at the age of 86 years, 8 months and 24 days.
He was a veteran of World War 11 serving in the South Pacific. He was a retired farmer and antique dealer. John was married to Leona Agnes SCANTLIN on April 2, 1949 in Bentonville, Arkansas. She preceded him in death on December 26, 1991. He was a member of the Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Ruth MITCHELL and his wife Leona MITCHELL.
John is survived by two cousins, John of Okla., and Flora of Oregon; and three nephews, Kelly, Tim and David, all of Okla.

MULLIN
Funeral services for Millie Irene MULLIN were held January 8, 1999 at the Westville Pentecostal Holiness church with Rev. Audie VAUGHAN and Rev. C.E. DOYLE officiating. Burial followed in the Proctor Cemetery under the direction of Hart Funeral Home of Westville.
Millie Irene MULLIN was born December 5, 1901 in Benton Co., Arkansas, to Tom and Dellie HESS SISK. She departed this life Jnauary 4, 1999 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, at the age of 97 years and 29 days.
She was married to Gerald MULLIN on September 14, 1919 in Watts, Oklahoma. Millie was a homemaker and was a member of the Clearfork Holiness Church.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Tom and Dellie SISK; her husband, Gerald MULLIN; one son, James L. MULLIN, one daughter Charlene VANTASSEL, one granddaughter, Pamela MULLIN and one grandson, Mike MCMAHON.
Millie is survived by: five sons, Bert, Kermit and Dan of Okla., Ted and Arvin both of Calif.; three daughters, Geraldine, Glendolene and Maxine, all of Calif.; one half brother, Robert of Okla; 24 grandchildren, 44 great grand-children, and 17 great-great grandchildren.

SMITH
Juanita Famus SMITH, daughter of John KIMBLE and Rebecca MORGAN KIMBLE was born April 24, 1922 in Texas and departed this life January 5, 1999 at Memorial Hospital in Stilwell, at the age of 76 years, 8 months and 11 days.
Juanita was married to Johnny SMITH on August 3, 1943 and to this union were born six children; Bobby Joe, Jimmie Lee, Wanda, Janice, Sue and Mina Faye. She was of the Baptist faith.
She is preceded in death by both parents, husband, Johnny and one brother, Lowell KIMBLE, one step-brother, Albert TEAGUE, one daughter Mina Faye SMITH and one great-grandchild, Jessica PRICE.
She is survived by: two sons, Bobby Joe and Jimmie Lee; three daughters, Wanda, Janice and Sue; three brothers Thurman, Robert and Junior; 20 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.
Funeral services were held Friday, January 8, 1999 at the Bunch Baptist Church with Bro. Bobby COTHREN officiating. Interment will follow at the Bunch Cemetery under the direction of Roberts/Reed-Culver Funeral Home of Stilwell.

Thursday, January 21, 1999

FIELDS
Funeral services for Badwater "Pete" FIELDS, 65 of Kansas, were held Wednesday, January 20, 1999 at Long Prairie Baptist Church with Rev. Robert NOFIRE and Rev. Chester CRITTENDEN officiating. Burial followed in the Long Prairie Cemetery under the direction of Reed-Culver Funeral Home of Tahlequah.
Pallbearers were Rev. Jessie WILLIAMS, Rev. Arch FOREMAN, Rev. DeWitt TEEHEE, Rev. D.J. MCCARTER, Rev. Gerald FIXIN and Rev. Jerry DRY.  Honorary pallbearers will be Gary CRITTENDEN, Larry CRITTENDEN, Selvin FIELDS, Matthew FIELDS, and Joey FIELDS.
Mr. FIELDS was born July 26, 1933 in Blackfox Hollow, Delaware Co., Okla., the son of William and Elsie TEEHEE FIELDS and he died January 17, 1999 in Tulsa.
Mr. FIELDS attended Rowe Schools. Pete Married Frances SWAKE on Oct. 25, 1958 in Miami. He was an active member of the Foster Grandparent Program. He was a member of the Long Prairie Baptist Church in Kansas.
Mr. FIELDS was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Badwater FIELDS, Jr.; two grandsons; three brothers; and five sisters.
Survivors include his wife, Frances; one son, Richard of Okla.; six daughters, Rhonda, Bernice, Lana, Arlene and Diana, all of Okla. and Glenda of Mo.; one sister Rosie; 18 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

HARMAN
Funeral services for Carolyn Rae HARMAN were held Wednesday, January 13, 1999 at the Hart Memorial Chapel in Westville with Rev. Darrel SELF officiating. Interment was in the Old Baptist Mission Cemetery under the direction of Hart Funeral Home of Westville.
Carolyn Rae HARMAN was born January 23, 1939 in Loma Linda, California, to Harry and Lula SEIFT JACOBSEN. She departed this life January 8, 1999 in Little Rock, Arkansas, at the age of 59 years, 11 months and 15 days.
She was a dental assistant and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist in Lake Parris, California. Carolyn was married to Charles HARMAN on March 28, 1965 in Loma Linda, California.
She was preceded in death by her parents. Carolyn is survived by her husband, Charles; one son, Fred of Ark.; one brother, Larry of Calif.; and one sister, Iris of Nevada.

RIDER
Graveside services for Jack B. RIDER, Jr. were held 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 20, 1999 at the Stilwell City Cemetery with Bro. Jack STEEL officiating. Services are under the direction of Hart Funeral Home of Stilwell.
Jack B. RIDER, Jr. was born March 3, 1916 in Marble City to Jack B. RIDER, Sr. and Sarah Zulah BEAN RIDER. He departed this life January 17, 1999 in Stilwell at the age of 82 years, 10 months and 14 days.
He was a retired heavy machine operator. Jack was married to Linnie ATCHELY in 1933 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. She preceded him in death on May 17, 1994. He was of the Christian faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, one grandson, three brothers and two sisters. Jack is survived by one daughter, one grandson, two granddaughters, and two sisters.

WEAVER
Graveside services for John Hollis WEAVER were held Monday, January 18, 1999 at the Westville City Cemetery with Rev. Ralph CANNON officiating. Services are under the direction of Hart Funeral Home of Westville.
John Hollis WEAVER was born April 12, 1908 in Westville, Oklahoma, to Robert and Elizabeth CRONE WEAVER. He departed this life January 14, 1999 in Stilwell, Oklahoma, at the age of 90 years, 9 months and 2 days.
He was a farmer and was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, one grandson, four brothers and two sisters.
John is survived by one daughter, Ruth of Okla.; three sons, Denny and Mike both of Calif., and Jim of Nevada; one brother, Paul of Idaho; three granddaughters; one grandson; three great granddaughters; and two great grandsons.

EDWARDS
Funeral services for Lois Almedia EDWARDS were held Sunday, January 17, 1999 at the Hart Memorial Chapel in Westville with Rev. Audie VAUGHAN officiating. Interment was in the Westville City Cemetery.
Lois Almedia EDWARDS was born September 18, 1914 in Galena, Kansas, to Thomas and Pearl ELKINS HULVEY. She departed this life January 14, 1999 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, at the age of 84 years, 3 months and 16 days.
She was employed by the Armor Company as a plant operator. During World War 11, she worked in California at the ship yards. Lois was married to Elmer EDWARDS on September 12, 1944 in Richmond, California. He preceded her in death on February 21, 1993. She was a member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Westville.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one brother, Ira HULVEY and two sisters, Betty GREGORY and Bessie WARDEN.
Lois is survived by one daughter Lois of Okla.; one son, Johnnie of Texas; one sister, Margaret of Okla.; two nieces, Billy June of Colorado and Thelma Jo of Utah; three nephews, Albert of Ark., Billy Keith of Okla. and Dennis of Calif.; 5 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren.

BUCKNER
Fannie Sue BUCKNER, daughter of Emert PHILPOTT and Mary Elizabeth CLAY PHILPOTT was born September 26, 1944 in Barber, Oklahoma, and departed this life to be with her Lord January 14, 1999 at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 54 years, 3 months and 18 days.
Sue was married to James Allen BUCKNER on January 27, 1969 and with this union she became the mother of two children; Dow Len and Susan Elizabeth. She attended the Stilwell Public School system and was of the Holiness faith.
She is preceded in death by both parents; two brothers, Gene and Mack PHILPOTT and one sister Juanita JOHNSON.
She is survived by her husband; one son, Dow Len and one daughter, Susan Elizabeth, both of Okla.; two brothers; Dick and George, both of Okla.; three sisters; Coweta, Marie and Inez, all of Okla.
Funeral services were held Monday January 18, 1999 in the Roberts/Reed-Culver Funeral Home Chapel in Stilwell with Bro. Audie VAUGHAN officiating. Interment followed at the Barber Cemetery.

WHEELER
Funeral services for James W. "Woodie" WHEELER, 81 of Muskogee were held Monday, January 4, 199 at Memorial Park Mausoleum with Pastor James W. WHEELER officiating. Burial was held under the direction of Lescher-Millsap Funeral Home. Honorary pallbearers will be nephews.
Mr. WHEELER was born at Bula, Arkansas, the son of Lon WHEELER and Daisy RITCHIE WHEELER and died Thursday, December 31, 1998 in Tulsa. He married Bonnie HUGHES in 1942 in Stilwell, Oklahoma.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Bruce WHEELER.
Survivors include his wife; two sisters, Pauline and Ernestine, both of Okla.

January 28, 1999

THORNTON
Funeral services for James Major THORNTON were held January 19, 1999 at the Old Green Baptist Church with Rev. Barry CHRISTIE and Rev. Mark SHELL officiating. Interment was in the Old Green Cemetery under the direction of the Hart Funeral Home of Westville.
James Major THORNTON was born April 17, 1917 in the Addilee Community in Adair County, Oklahoma, to James M. and Polly WATT THORNTON. He departed this life January 16, 1999 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 81 years, 8 months and 29 days.
He was employed as a warehouseman for a medical supply companmy. He also served in the Army during World War 11. John was a member of the Old Green Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Roger, Johnson, Wiley and Nick THORNTON and four sisters, Vena THORNTON SAWYER, Edna ENGLAND, Nellie HUMMINGBIRD and Susan PALONE.
James is survived by one daughter, Celeste of Okla.; two grandsons, Jason of New Mexico and Michael of Okla.; two sisters, Josephine of Okla. and Ceil of Texas; and one special niece Ruby of Okla.

EMERSON
Jessie Myrle EMERSON, 55, a waitress, died of heart failure recently at her residence.Services were at Stringer Funeral Home of Hazlehurst with burial in Georgetown Cemetery.
Mrs. EMERSON was a member of Georgetown Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Kathy of Mo., four brothers, James Earl, Sammy, Bo and Charles; two sisters, Ruth and Billie Faye; and a granddaughter.

GREGORY
Mary Ellen GREGORY, daughter of Robert BARTLETT and Ila Mae MCGEE BARLETT was born March 27, 1926 in Inola and departed this life to be with her Lord after a lengthy illness January 20, 1999 at the Memorial Hospital in Stilwell at the age of 72 years, 9 months and 23 days.
Mary Ellen and George GREGORY were united in marriage on December 21, 1980. With this union she was a mother and a step-mother to ten children.
She was raised near Wagoner and later moved to Inola. She lived in the Adair County area since 1956.
She is preceded in death by both parents, one brother; George O. COBLER, her husband, George and one grandson, Charles Brandon SCRAPER.
She is survived by two sons, Rick and Robert; three daughters, Ileta and Sharon and Tommy all of Okla. One sister, Tressie; five step-children, Johnny, Hershell, Travis, Loraine and Loretta; Eleven grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held January 22, 1999 in the Roberts/Reed-Culver Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. W.O. Hatley and Rev. Bobby COTHREN officiating. Interment followed at the Chalk Bluff Cemetery.

WHISENHUNT
Roy Daniel WHISENHUNT, resident of Tyler, Texas, son of Marion WHISENHUNT and Geneva MCHENRY WHISENHUNT, was born February 26, 1966 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and departed this life into eternity January 17, 1999 in Tyler, Texas, at the age of 32 years, 10 months and 21 days.
Roy grew up and attended school in the Kiefer, Oklahoma, area. He was employed with A-1 Tree service.
He is preceded in death by both parents; maternal grandfather, Argie  MCHENRY; paternal grandparents, John Henry and Mae WHISENHUNT.
He is survived by: four children, Crystalle, Daniel, Dallas and Nick,  all of Okla. Two brothers, Mike and John of Texas; three sisters, Lora, Rhonda and Christy, all of Okla.; and maternal grandmother, Christine of Okla.
Funeral services were held Thursday, January 21, 199 in the Roberts/Reed-Culver Funeral Home Chapel in Stilwell with Pete MERRIE of Smithville, officiating. Interment followed at the Chalk Bluff Cemetery.

DRAIN
Graveside services for Rube DRAIN were held January 23, 1999 in the Bunch Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Rube DRAIN of Marble City was 59 years of age when he passed away on January 21, 1999 in the Ft. Smith Hospital. He was a construction laborer of the Baptist Faith.
Rube is survived by daughters, Debra, Barbara, Cecilia and Shelia; and two sons Johnny and George; three sisters, Elreda, Bonnie and Dixie; two brothers, Buster and Donnie, all of Okla; seventeen grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

KELLEY
Funeral services for Ruth Pauline KELLEY, 49, of Fort Gibson were held on January 23, 1999, at the Milsap Funeral Service Chapel in Fort Gibson with Rev. David Beaver officiating. Pallbearers were Muskogee County EMS Honor Guard. Honorary pallbearers were employees of Muskogee County EMS. Burial was in Freewater Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Fort Gibson.
Ruth was born August 25, 1949 at Stilwell, the daughter of Earnest KELLEY and Bertha HAMILTON KELLEY and died January 20, 1999 at Muskogee Regional Medical Center. She graduated from school in Stilwell.
Survivors include her daughter Paula and husband, Roy; one grandson, Justin; two brothers, John Henry and Wayne; five sisters, Dorothy, Goldie, Pearl, Elsie and Geneva, all of Okla.

ROWE
Funeral services for Tom Edward ROWE were held Thursday, January 21, 1999 at the Hart Memorial Chapel in Westville with Rev. Bill FENT officiating. Interment was in the Westville City Cemetery.
Tom Edward ROWE was born December 9, 1927 in Wingate, Texas, to Walter and Jessie WEAVER ROWE. He departed this life January 17, 1999 in Tulsa, at the age of 71 years, 1 month and 8 days.
Tom served in the Army during World War 11. He was married to Mary MACE on May 24, 1986 in Tulsa.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Wesley ROWE; one daughter, Patricia ROWE and their mother Betty COLLINS ROWE.
Tom is survived by his wife, Mary of Okla; two daughters, Wanda and Tommie, both of Okla.; one step daughter, Teresa of Okla., and one step-son, John of Florida; two grandsons, Ryan and Nicholas; one granddaughter, Brook, all of Okla.; and two sisters, Wilma and Thelma, both of Okla.