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Lisa Ilene BATEMON of Sallisaw was born on March 19, 1969, in Phoenix, to Paul Gerald and Darlene Rae (REINHARDT) KUNTZ and passed away Saturday, May 29, 2010, Tulsa at the age of 41. She is survived by her husband, Paul of the home; one daughter, Kayla; one stepdaughter, Tatiana; two sisters, Kristy and Kimberly; one brother, Michael; her parents, Darlene and Howard LEWIS and Paul KUNTZ; and one grandson. She was preceded in death by one son, Michael BATEMON. She was a beloved wife and mother. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Calvary Temple Church with the Rev. Tommy Noel officiating. Cremation is under the direction of the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw.

Gravesides services for Darrell HUBLER, 61, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Pioneer Cemetery with the Bishop Kim Hubler officiating under the direction of Shipman Funeral Home and Crematory. Mr. HUBLER was born on July 30, 1948, to Peter Penrose and Minnie (TREADWELL) “Jewel” HUBLER in Gore. He died on Saturday, May 29, 2010, in Tulsa. He married Wanda WILLITS on Sept. 25, 1967, in Gore. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Wanda HUBLER of the home; his parents; one son, Hankand his wife, Michelle; one daughter, Valerie; one brother, Tracy and his wife, Kelli; five sisters, Majorie and her husband, John, Kathy and her husband Duwayne, Janice and her husband, Eric, and Teresa and her husband, Ron, and Connie; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Travis HUBLER.

Graveside services for Kenneth George MULLIGAN, 70, of Sallisaw were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. MULLIGAN was born on Aug. 17, 1939, in Garden City, Kan., to Clarence Albert MULLIGAN and Mable (WHITMAN) MULLIGAN. He died on Saturday, May 29, 2010, in Sallisaw. He married Norma Jean JEWELL on Nov. 3, 1962. Survivors include his wife, Norma MULLIGAN of the home; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Brad and Mellissa, Bryan and Linda, and Brent; two granddaughters; three grandsons; three sisters, Leona, Vivian and Lena Rae; two brothers, Russell and Clifford; and special friends, Bobby, Bub and Kyle. He was preceded in death by one son, Brett MULLIGAN, his parents, and one sister, Vera Mae SCROUF.

Jess Lee RUSSELL, 88, of Redland, passed away Friday, May 28, 2010, in Redland. Jess was born April 11, 1922, in Wilburton, the son of John Lester RUSSELL and Mary Ann (VICKORY) RUSSELL. He married Geraldine (ANDERSON) RUSSELL on Oct. 25, 1947, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors are, his wife, Geraldine of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Richard Lee and Linda; three grandchildren and their spouses; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Cricket Marie; and many close relatives and good friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Charley and John RUSSELL. Services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Vernon Davis and Bro. Dan Lee officiating. Burial was in Redland Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow.

Funeral services for Jerry TAFF, 39, of Citronelle, Ala., were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Daryl Legg and Darin Crawford officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. TAFF was born on Nov. 4, 1970, in Tulsa to Richard Edward TAFF and Judy (SHAFFER) COX. He died on Wednesday, May 26, 2010, in Mobile, Ala. Survivors include one son, Jake; mother and stepfather, Judy and Donnie COX; two brothers Richard Jr. and Christopher; two stepbrothers, Clinton and Logan; one step sister, Tammy; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, one brother, Edward TAFF and his paternal grandparents.

Funeral services for Norma CRUM, 81, of Sallisaw are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness in Sallisaw. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CRUM was born on Oct. 1, 1928, in Sparks to Leroy BATESON and Clara (SMITH) BATESON. She died on Monday, May 24, 2010, in Sallisaw. She married Paul Everett CRUM on Oct. 30, 1959, in Muskogee. He preceded her in death on April 10, 2007. Survivors include one son, Gary; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Paul Edmond MORGAN, 67, of Muldrow are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow with Bro. Anthony Williams officiating. Burial is in Lee’s Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. MORGAN was born on Sept. 16, 1942, in Hereford, Texas, to Walter Whit MORGAN and Pauline (BULLOCK) MORGAN. He died on Wednesday, June 2, 2010, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Regina Joyce BROYLES on Feb. 12, 1983, in Muldrow. Survivors include, his wife, Regina MORGAN of the home; three daughters, Debi, Shawna and Kellie; four sons, Donny, Danny, Darin and Kevin; three brothers, Carl, Glen and Joe; three sisters, Kathy, Regina and Linda; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Hubert “Andy” ROBERTSON Sr., 52, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Friday at Greater New Bethel Baptist Church in Sallisaw with the Rev. J.D. Jones officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. ROBERTSON was born on Feb. 10, 1958, in Casa Grande, Ariz. He died on Sunday, May 30, 2010, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Sandra Kay BILYEU on June 29, 1979, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Sandra ROBERTSON of the home; one daughter, Candace; one son, Hubert Anderson Jr.; two sisters, Glenda and Marilyn; two brothers, Jimmy and Edward; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services for Willard Mays SNOW, 86, of Sallisaw are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SNOW was born on Jan. 23, 1924, in Nicut to Odus SNOW and Minnie (DUTY) SNOW. He died on Tuesday, June 1, 2010, in Bentonville, Ark. He was a farmer. He married Frankie Irene SNOW on April 16, 1952, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Frankie of the home; two sons Dale and David; one daughter, Leta; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Margaret Ann WANN, 62, of Gore were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Lighthouse Tabernacle Pentecostal Church of God with the Rev. William O. Armstrong officiating. Burial was in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. WANN was born on Aug. 15, 1947, in Muskogee to Howard and Margaret (WARREN) PLUNKETT. She died on Tuesday, June 1, 2010, in Muskogee. She married Henry WAN on Aug. 3, 1967, in Sallisaw. Survivors include, her husband, Henry of the home; children, Thomas, Terrie and Danny, Terry Dwayne and Sheri, Ranee and Sam; brother, Eddie and Della; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Robert Taft WANN.

Geraldine Anderson RUSSELL, 83, of Muldrow passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2010, in Muldrow. She was born on Jan. 28, 1927, in Coffeyville, Kan., the daughter of Richard Clay ANDERSON and Arbie Mae (POWELL) ANDERSON. She married Jess Lee RUSSELL on Oct. 25, 1947 in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors are, one son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Linda; three grandchildren and their spouses; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Bonnie; one uncle; one aunt; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and two sisters, Roberta BRUNK and Geneva PLANK. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Vernon Davis and Bro. Dan Lee officiating. Burial will be at Redland Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Viewing is from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Agent Chapel and the family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m.

Terry Lee SAFFELL of Vian was born April 4, 1972, in Dover, Ohio to Charles W. and Mary (HEIBNER) SAFFELL and passed away Sunday, June 6, 2010, in Vian at the age of 38. He is survived by his wife, Anna of Vian; one daughter, Brittany; two sons, Tommyand Christopher; one sister, Dawn; three brothers, Charles Jeremy, and Christopher; his mother, Mary SAFFELL; and his father, James JACKSON. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Willliam SAFFELL , one daughter, Samantha and one son, Michael. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Garden of Memories Cemetery with the Rev. Craig Clark officiating under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Guillermo “Papa Willie” VALDIVIA, 77, of Sallisaw are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sallisaw with Father Desmond Okpagba officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Burial is in the Calvillo Cemetery in Calvillo, Aguascalientes, Mexico. Mr. VALDIVIA was born on Feb. 10, 1933, in Calvillo, Aguscalientes to Anastacio VALDIVIA GALLEGOS and Luz Maria Martinez SAUSEVO. He died on Sunday, June 6, 2010, in Sallisaw. He married Luz Maria Esqueda VALESCO on May 5, 1956, in Calvillo, Aquascalientes. Survivors include his wife Maria VALDIVIA of the home; four sons, Anastacio , Jose, Samuel and Guillermo; three daughters, Rafaela, Sarah and Luz Elena; one brother, Uriel; three sisters, Luz Maria, Ofelia and Esperanza; 26 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Alta Belle WOFFORD, 102, of Blythe, Calif., were held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 21, 2010, in Glendale, Ariz. Mrs. WOFFORD was born on Sept. 18, 1907, in Robert Lee, Texas. She died Tuesday, May 18, 2010, in Blythe. Survivors include one son, Kenneth J.; one daughter, Alta; several other children; 112 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Raymond Norman KNIGHT of Sallisaw was born on Jan. 6, 1927, in Sequoyah County to George and Nonie (BROCK) KNIGHT and passed away Friday, June 4, 2010, in Sallisaw. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie of the home; four daughters, Brenda and husband Bill, and Janet and husband Ed, and Mona Lisa and husband Charles, and Carlotta; three sons, Dennis and wife Sherry, Bobby and wife Jo Ann, and Phillip; one sister-in-law, Marie; one brother-in-law, William; 24 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Kenny KNIGHT, two daughters, Brenda PHILPOT and Linda KNIGHT, three sisters, and one brother. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 8, at the Way of the Cross Church with the Revs. Jerry Copeland, Vernon Stone and Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial followed in Akins Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw.

Lydia VANN of Bunch was born on Jan. 25, 1922, in Sequoyah County to James and Susie (ELLIS) VANN and passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2010, in Stilwell at the age of 88. She is survived by two daughters, Lizzie and Ruby; one son, James; one sister, Katie; one brother, Mack; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren; She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, Jess CHRISTIE and Harvey BUZZARD, one son, Mack BUZZARD, daughter-in-law, Peggy BUZZARD, two sons-in-law, Donald DUVALL Sr., and Bob SOAP, seven brothers, Jack, George, William, Allen, Dirthrower VANN and two infant brothers, two sisters, Eliza AUGERHOLDE and one infant sister, all of Adair County. Funeral services are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw with the Revs. Charlie Shell and Teddy Qualls officiating. Burial will follow in Rocky Point Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Viewing at the funeral home is from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, with family and friends from 6 to 8 p.m.

Funeral services for Jean VEIGEL BALLARD, 73, of Sallisaw are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BALLARD was born on May 3, 1937, in Bristol, Pa., to Frederick John VEIGEL and Mary Grace KERNEN. She died on Sunday, June 13, 2010, in Muskogee. She married Johnny Mac BALLARD on June 23, 1995, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, Johnny of the home; one daughter, Maria; one son, Victor; one step-daughter, Sena; one step-son, John; four grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Judy Marie.

Cleo CHEEK BOGART, 94, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2010, in Amarillo, Texas. Services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Borger, Texas, with her grandson Gant Grimes officiating. Burial followed at Westlawn Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brown Funeral Home of Borger. Mrs. BOGART was born on Dec. 13, 1915, in Akins to George and Viva (BOYDSTON) CHEEK. She married John SHERMER on Nov. 12, 1935. She married Vance BOGART on Sept. 11, 1948. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Vance, her parents, brothers Curtis Wayne CHEEK, James Douglas CHEEK, and George Allen CHEEK and a sister, Berniece TAYLOR. She is survived by daughters, Sandra and her husband, Jerry, Nancy and her husband, Gary, and Kim and her husband, Bill; a brother, Clayton and Wanda. She is also survived by eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Iva EDGMON DOBBS, 91, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw with the Rev. Curtis Bias officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. DOBBS was born on Jan. 4, 1919, in McKey to Zeb EDGMON and Addie (HOLT) EDGMON. She died Wednesday, June 9, 2010, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Otis J. DOBBS Jan. 6, 1946, in Fort Smith. He preceded her in death on July 21, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Dwanna and Clark; two granddaughters and spouses; four great-grandsons; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Dana Fran DOBBS, six sisters, Jewel SANDERS, Mildred “Sis” LOCKHART, Christine BRUTON, Virginia DICKINSON, Wanda “Pug” ROBERTSON, Monnie “Doodle” McCLENDON and one brother Coy EDGMON.

Memorial services for the Rev. William “Paul” GRAHAM, 82, are being held at 6 p.m. Friday at Second Baptist Church in Ponca City. Rev. Graham was born on Feb. 15, 1928, in Sallisaw to Frank and Edna GRAHAM. He died on Sunday, June 13, 2010. He married Martha Geraldine “Jerri” BREWER on Dec. 23, 1946. Survivors include his wife, Jerri GRAHAM of the home; two sons, John and wife, Laura, and Gerald and wife Mary; one daughter, Janetta and husband Dan; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Leanna, Mary Evelyn and Faye, one brother Ed, and a great-grandson.

Graveside services for Carl William HIXSON, 87, of Conway, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Marble City Cemetery with Rodney Hixon officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HIXSON was born on Nov. 25, 1922, in Okfuskee to James F. HIXSON and Tena (HOOVER) HIXSON. He died on Monday, June 14, 2010, in Conway. He married Maxine SPYRES on Oct. 6, 1945, in Selma, Calif. She preceded him in death on Dec. 2, 2006. Survivors include two daughters Tena and Pamela; two sons, Ronald and Rodney; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Lester Arnold MEFFORD, 69, of Sallisaw are being held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Pastor Jim Landelius officiating. Burial is in Drake Stand Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He married Joy Dian PENDERGRASS on July 8, 1960, in Hanford, Calif. She preceded him in death on March 19, 2010. Survivors include three daughters, Gina, Shelly and Leslie; three sons, Kevin, Bryon and Chris; three sisters, Bonnie, Roselle, and Barbara; one brother, Chester; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Clara B. MILLER, 88, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. MILLER was born on July 16, 1921, in Hanson to Thurman HARRELL and Emma (ENSLEY) HARRELL. She died on Friday, June 11, 2010, in Sallisaw. She married Glen Utah “Freck” MILLER on June 1, 1977, in Poteau. He preceded her in death on Nov. 1, 1998, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Carolyn; two grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one nephew; two nieces; and several cousins, and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Marilyn MERRILL and one grandson, Boyce “Bimbo” FARGO.

Funeral services for Norman “Bullet” PHILPOT, 91, of Sallisaw are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial is in Brushy Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. PHILPOT was born on Jan. 27, 1919, in Sequoyah County to Marvin Lee PHILPOT and Bartie Elizabeth (BREWER) PHILPOT. He died on Sunday, June 13, 2010, in Sallisaw. He married Martha Maralene DYER on Oct. 2, 1942, in Sallisaw. She preceded him in death on April 25, 1997. Survivors include two daughters, Norma and Virginia; five sons, Bill, Gary, Johnny, Stan and Jerry; one brother, Wesley; two sisters, Grace and Anna; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

Ashley Lena SUTTON of Sallisaw was born on Aug. 4, 1985, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Wesley and Dana (LUTZ) SUTTON and passed away Monday, June 7, 2010, in Fort Smith at the age of 24. She is survived by one son, William Joe Charles; her mother; her father; four sisters, Christina and her husband, Joshua, and Talia, Allie, Madison; one brother, Landon; grandparents, Charles and Nancy LUTZ, and Paquitta SUTTON; aunts, Sharon and her husband, Michael, Shanna and her husband, John, and Marquita; cousins, Joshua, Caleb and Nick, Andrea, Nathan, Hope, Zeth and Zoey; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other family and friends; and very special friend, Jeff. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Mary Laura WILSON and her grandfather, Wayne SUTTON. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow with the Rev. Randy Farmer officiating. Burial followed at Akins Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw.

Graveside services for Herbert WILSON, 80, of Sallisaw were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Olympus Cemetery in Grove with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WILSON was born on July 23, 1929, in Stroud to Frank P. WILSON and Emma Mae (REED) WILSON. He died on Friday, June 11, 2010, in Fort Smith, Ark. He is survived by one daughter, Norma Jean; three sons, Mike, Bob and Steve; two sisters, Jean and Nomi; and several grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mary Jane YOUNG, 61, of Gore were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Mallory Chapel Burial was in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. YOUNG died on Friday, June 11, 2010, in Tulsa. Survivors include her husband, Byron of the home; daughter, Kimberly and her husband Bobby; step-daughter, Breanna; son, David; step-son, Byron II; sisters, Ima Gene and Corky; brothers, Thomas and Leon; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren

Funeral services for Jerry Duane FIELDS, 63, of Gore were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Gore with Mr. Pete Bennett officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. FIELDS was born on Feb. 18, 1947, in Modesto, Calif. to George Woodrow FIELDS and Clara HOOPER. He died on Wednesday, June 16, 2010, in Gore. He married Deborah Lee YARBROUGH on Nov. 27, 1981, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Deborah FIELDS of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Heather and Ryan; one granddaughter; step-mother, Mabel FIELDS; and one brother, Dennis. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Stacey Denise FIELDS, his father, one brother, Larry FIELDS and one sister, Judy SOTH.

Barbara Jean OLIVER, 75, of Gans was born on March 21, 1935, in Greeley, Colo., to Charles Robert EISELE and Martha (LINGS) EISELE. She died on Tuesday, June 15, 2010, in Fort Smith, Ark. No formal service is planned. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She married Howard Lee OLIVER. He preceded her in death on Jan. 16, 2004. Survivors include one sister, Collene; and one brother, Lester.

Gravesides services for Benjamin Charles LINDSEY, 69, of Muldrow are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. LINDSEY was born on Aug. 21, 1940, in Sallisaw to Benjamin LINDSEY and Hazel (TEAGUE) LINDSEY. He died on Saturday, June 19, 2010, in Muldrow. Mr. LINDSEY was a self-employed carpenter. He married Joyce A. JOHNSON on April 29, 1985, in Fort Smith, Ark.Survivors include his wife Joyce LINDSEY of the home; two sons, Ronald LINDSEY of Guthrie and Donald LINDSEY of Kansas City, Kan.; one step-daughter, Tina HARRIS of Van Buren, Ark.; two step-sons, Terry and Tim HARGIS, both of Muldrow; two sisters, Gardenia PLUMMER of Marble City and Carol MADISON of Vian; one brother, Boyd Wayne LINDSEY of Muldrow; and four grandchildren.

Graveside services for Birdie May McCOLLUM, 73, formerly of Sallisaw, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Allred, Mrs. Belinda Kokendoffer and Mrs. Debbie Phillips officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. McCOLLUM was born on Dec. 24, 1936, in Steele, Mo., to Buford CROSS and Coro (THRASHER) CROSS. She died on Sunday, June 20, 2010, in Little Rock, Ark. Mrs. McCOLLUM was an apartment complex manager and an office manager. She married Boyd McCOLLUM on March 7, 1956, in Bragg City, Mo. He preceded her in death on Feb. 20, 2004. Survivors include three daughters, Betty PIERCE of Sallisaw, Nora P. INMAN of McRae, Ark., and Marsha RYSANEK of Cabot, Ark.; one son, Thomas F. McCOLLUM of McRae; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Richie Inman, Joel Inman, Seth McCollum, Jonathan Rysanek, Stewart Pierce and Michael Rysanek.

LTC. Peter Joshua WARREN, 74, suddenly passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at his home in Broken Arrow from natural causes. “PJ” was born in Gore, Jan. 6, 1936, to Wallace William WARREN and Claresie (McMAHAN) WARREN. He graduated from Gore High School as salutatorian in 1953. He earned his associate degree from Connors State College and then became an ROTC cadet at Oklahoma State University, where he received a bachelor of science degree in agriculture. After graduation from OSU, he entered the U.S. Army on Jan. 25, 1958, as 2nd Lieutenant in the Infantry School at Fort Benning, Ga. His career in the U.S. Army spanned 21 years. He retired on Sept. 30, 1978, as a Lieutenant Colonel (LTC), although he was on the colonel’s list for active promotion but had to return to Gore due to the death of his father. LTC Warren served Army tours at USAEUR Headquarters in Heidelberg, Germany; two separate combat tours in Vietnam; a two-year duty for United Nations Command in Seoul, South Korea; and many similar commands in the United States. During his combat tours in Vietnam, LTC Warren earned two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star. Targeted by the Viet Cong, he was severely wounded in the field and spent nine months recuperating at Brook Army Medical Center in Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio. Notwithstanding his wounds, he voluntarily returned to Vietnam for a second tour as a Battalion Commander. Subsequently, LTC Warren attended the Command and General Staff College in Fort Leavenworth, Kan., and then was selected as an instructor at the college for four years. While in Korea, LTC Warren served as Chief Protocol Officer for four-star General Richard G. Stilwell. He hosted Pres. Gerald Ford and his security personnel on Pres. Ford’s official visit to South Korea. General Stilwell praised LTC WARREN’s outstanding work, “To Colonel Pete WARREN, as dedicated and outgiving professional as I have ever known. No one has done more to enhance the reputation of this command than have you. My admiration is unbounded.” General Stilwell awarded LTC WARREN the Legion of Merit, a military decoration awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. The Legion of Merit (Commander degree) is one of only two U.S. military decorations to be issued as a “neck order,” the other being the Medal of Honor. During his illustrious U.S. military career, LTC Warren earned various honors, including: Legion of Merit; Bronze Star Medal; Meritorious Service Medal; Purple Heart with one Oak Leaf Cluster; Air Medal with Numeral 1; Army Commendation Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters; National Defense Service Medal; Combat Infantryman’s Badge; Meritorious Unit Commendation; Vietnam Service Medal with one Silver and one Bronze Service Star; Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm; Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star; Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Honor Medal–1st Class; and Republic of Korea Order of National Security Merit Sam–IL Medal. PJ married his high school “sweetheart” Barbara Carolyn JOHNSTON on July 12, 1955. They traveled the world with their four children during his military career. He is survived by his wife and children: daughter, Annette and husband Jim BACKLAR of Harrogate, England, daughter Robin and husband, Lloyd FROESE of Inola; son Mark and wife Eileen WARREN of Broken Arrow, son Paul and wife Dayna WARREN of Coppell, Texas; grandchildren, Tiffany and Husband Phil McDONALD of Davis, Chad and wife Vanessa WARREN of Owasso, Clayton and Sharon FROESE of Inola, Samuel and Schuyler BACKLAR of Harrogate, Kyle and Bryce WARREN of Broken Arrow, and Courtney and Blake WARREN of Coppell; great-grandchildren, Jayden SEELEY, Presley WARREN and Jakobi McDONALD of Davis and Kennedy and Addison WARREN of Owasso. LTC WARREN loved serving his church, spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Once retired, PJ and Barbara continued traveling across North America in their RV. Many times, they stayed at military RV campsites to enjoy the scenery and meet other military retirees. On large family vacations to Yellowstone National Park, Mount Rushmore, Grand Canyon and Hawaii, PJ would gather the family around the campfires and tell stories of his military exploits, combat stories and other frightening ghost stories that would have the younger grandchildren clinging to their sleeping bags. PJ had a fun-loving heart and looked forward to Veterans Day or shooting fireworks off on July 4th. On many occasions, LTC WARREN spoke at schools and other events celebrating Veterans and Memorial Day. LTC WARREN served God, his family and his country with excellence during his lifetime. He will be sorely missed. A memorial service was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Heritage United Methodist Church in Broken Arrow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations go to the Heritage United Methodist Church Building Fund in memory of PJ Warren. Interment was at 1 p.m. Tuesday with full military honors at Fort Gibson National Cemetery following the memorial service.

Funeral services for Ray M. WOODRUFF, 83, of Gans are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the First Assembly of God Church in Gans with Pastor Richard Cress and Pastor Guy Morley officiating. Burial is at Gans Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WOODRUFF was born on Nov. 2, 1926, in Gans to Frank Morgan WOODRUFF and Betty May (CHOATE) WOODRUFF. He died on Monday, June 21, 2010, in Sallisaw. Mr. WOODRUFF was a cattle rancher and was retired from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation where he worked on the I-40 maintenance crew. He was a member of Church of God where he was a deacon. He was also a former member of the Masonic Lodge in Tulsa. He married Lottie Jane BARNES on June 2, 1944, in Gans. Survivors include his wife, Lottie WOODRUFF of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Lawrence and Yolanda WOODRUFF of Gans; one daughter, Rachel LARGE of Gans; one grandson, Joseph LARGER of Conway, Ark.; one great-granddaughter, Hayley LARGE of Muldrow; one sister, Lesola HENRY of Sallisaw; one brother, Frank WOODRUFF of Gans; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Pallbearers are Jordan, Nick, Dillon and James Woodruff, Mike Rhoades and J.E. Crosslin. To send an electronic condolence to the family, visit www.agentfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Andrew BOLIN, age 82, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Hart Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Hubert Sponsler and Terry Tatum will preside. Interment will follow at the Chuculate Cemetery. Funeral services have been entrusted to the care of the Hart Funeral Home in Stilwell. Andrew BOLIN, 82, was born in Watts on April 24, 1928, to Jay Hiram and Myrtle (PAINTER) BOLIN. Andrew passed from this life to be with Jesus, on June 23 at Quail Ridge Health and Rehab Center in W. Siloam Springs. He met and married Betty Rose EDWARDS on Oct. 6, 1950. Andrew was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Larry Joe BOLIN, two sisters, Bea CARR of California and Katie FLEIG of Kansas, and two brothers Loy “Bud” BOLIN and George BOLIN of Stilwell. Andrew is survived by his wife of 60 years, Betty Rose of the home; daughter, Lea Anne and husband Ted; son, Michael and wife Joyce; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Margaret, Daisy, Sue, Jewel, Pat, Sadie and Dusty; brother, Leon; and numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.Andrew was truly loved by his family and his grandchildren and was known by “grandpa” by all his grandchildren’s friends. He will be truly missed.

Funeral services for Helen Marie YOUNGER, 84, of Roland are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Roland Pentecostal Church with the Revs. Steve Gray and Kenneth Bynum officiating. Burial is in the Roland City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. YOUNGER was born on Feb. 3, 1926, in Roland to Ralph Waldo PERCEFUL and Ora Elizabeth (OSBORNE) PERCEFUL. She died on Wednesday, June 23, 2010, in Fort Smith, Ark. She was a homemaker. She married Hasting YOUNGER on Dec. 23, 1944, in Fort Smith. He preceded her in death on March 13, 1979. Survivors include two daughters, Lavonne and JoAnn; one son, Lonnie; one sister, Inez; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

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