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Private family memorial services for Alvie Jean AHMED, 50, of Fort Smith, Ark., will be held at a later date, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. AHMED died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, in Fort Smith. Mrs. AHMED was a homemaker. Survivors include her companion, Edward; two daughters, Barbara and Natasha; one son, Adeel; six sisters, Rosie, Kathy, Barbara , Linda, Brenda and Wanda.

Funeral services for Sharon A. BARNES, 57, of Tulsa, formerly of Sallisaw, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw with the Rev. Norman Ledford, Roberta Fry-McGuire and Lisa LaTra officiating. Burial will be in Akins Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Aug. 10, 1951, in Fort Smith, Ark., to John Engle BARNES and Agnes Alline (SHEPARD) BARNES. She died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, in Tulsa. Survivors include Robbie; and several aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Libby ELKINS and her aunt, Gladys LEDFORD.

Carol J. BOOKOUT, 69, of Roland, died on Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, in Roland. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BOOKOUT was born June 5, 1939, in Watseka, Ill., to Arthur FRERICHS and Dorothy THRASHER. She married William A. BOOKOUT, March 28, 1958, in Gilman, Ill. Survivors include her husband, William of the home; two daughters, Beth and Rachel; two sons, Bruce and Kirk; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Joyce and Donna; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and great-grandson.

Funeral services for Dorothy Ann BROWN, 96, of Eufaula, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Eufaula with the Rev. Jerry Clark officiating. Burial is in Greenwood Cemetery, in Eufaula, under the direction of Johnson's Funeral Home of Eufala. Mrs. BROWN was born Aug. 12, 1912, in Omaha, Ark., to Willis and Bertha DORRELL. She died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008. Survivors include one daughter, Kay; two sons and their wives, Mike and Cleata, and Johnny and Kathy; one brother, Billy J. and his wife, Mary; three sister-in-laws, Willie, and Della and Utha; six grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, ex-husband, Dyton BROWN, one brother, Lester DORRELL and his wife, Nell, of Fowler, Kan. and one sister, Opal NEWTON of Oregon, mother-in-law, Audrey BROWN, and one sister-in-law, Mary OWENS of Eufaula.

Funeral services for Dortha L. CHURCH, 61, of Vian, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Westside Church of Christ in Vian with Mr. Lawrence Johnson officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. Church was born March 4, 1947, in Okfuskee County, to James Marvin STAFFORD and Violet LENARD LILES. She died Saturday, Aug. 20, 2008, in Vian. She married Sidney CHURCH, Oct. 10, 1963, in Okemah. Survivors include her husband, Sid of the home; two daughters, Sheila and her husband, Lawrence, and Shawna and her husband, Blaine; one son, Sidney and his wife, Ericka; one step-daughter, Pamela Sue and her husband, Larry; two step-sons, Robert and Sidney; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four sisters, Marie and her husband, Frank, Verna, Frances and her husband, Fred and Martha; one brother, Jimmy; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one son, James David CHURCH, one brother, James Marvin STAFFORD, one sister, Avis Jean STAFFORD and daughter-in-law, Charity K. CHURCH and her parents.

A Rosary for Sue BURNS COLEMAN, 82, of Roland, is being held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Ocker-Putman Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Ocker-Putman Funeral Home Chapel. Burial is in Holy Cross Cemetery, under the direction of Ocker-Putman Funeral Home. Mrs. COLEMAN died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, in Fayetteville, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Jimmy COLEMAN of the home; two daughters, Mary Carolyn and her husband, Russell, and Debra Kay and her husband, David; son, James Michael and his wife, Linda; one sister, Katy; one grandson; granddaughter; three great-grandchildren; two step-daughters, Tresa and Beverly; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Francis BURNS and Al UDOUJ.

Funeral services for Betty E. DALKE, 86, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the St. Paul United Methodist Church. Burial is in Marion Cemetery, in Marion, Kan., under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mrs. DALKE died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter, Barbara; three sons, Bryce, Robert L. and William C.; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for John B. EDMONDS Jr., 44, of Mansfield, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Westside Pentecostal Church in Huntington, Ark. Burial is in Douglass Cemetery, in Jenny Lind, Ark., under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood, Ark. Mr. EDMONDS died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, in Mansfield. Survivors include his wife, Mary EDMONDS of the home; his parents, Mildred and Dick Van RIPER; two sisters, Barbra and Pamela; five brothers, Jerry, Glen, Allen, David, and Dueane.

Graveside services for Marie Ellen BIRDTAIL ELBON, 64, of Vian, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Box Cemetery, north of Vian, with the Rev. Dale Ritter officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. ELBON was born May 18, 1944, in Tahlequah, to William "Bill" BIRDTAIL and Flora WASHINGTON. She died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, in Vian. She married Glenn Burton "Burt" ELBON, July 3, 1962, in Stilwell. He preceded her in death, July 13, 2006, in Vian. Survivors include one son, Richard and his wife, Teresa; one daughter, Bertha and her husband, Kenny; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; seven brothers, Richard, Leon, Henry, Hank, George, Marvin and Roy; and three sisters, Rosie, Susie and Lora.

Graveside services for Boyd A. REED, 87, of Vian, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with the Rev. Troy Marino officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. REED was born March 12, 1921, in Hartman, Ark., to Rasa REED and Sylvania (HUBBARD) REED. He died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, in Vian. He married Mattie Edna PETREE, Aug. 15, 1946, in Fort Smith, Ark. She preceded him in death, Nov. 13, 1995, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two sons, Danny and Jimmy; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his parents, four sisters and two brothers.

Funeral services for Kealee Victoria STEWART, 11, of Muldrow, were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Muldrow with Dr. Charles Saulsbery II officiating. Burial was in Muldrow Memory Garden, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born Sept. 21, 1996, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Holly May BAUGH. She died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, in Little Rock, Ark. Survivors include her mother, Holly BARNES; grandparents, Stanley and Nelda BLAYLOCK; two aunts, Lisa and Heather and Jared; and several other family and friends.

Funeral services for Nicy TABOR, 87, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Roland with the Revs. Charles Phillips and George Corbell officiating. Burial was in Liberty Cemetery, in Roland, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. TABOR was born Oct. 1, 1920, in Liberty, to William Andrew JEREMIAH and Laura (CROCKETT) JEREMIAH. She died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married William Ted TABOR, Dec. 1, 1938, in Roland. He preceded her in death, Jan. 30, 2004, in Roland. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and her husband, Bob, and Judy and her husband, James; one son and daughter-in-law, Bradley and his wife, Nelda; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Edward Lee "Eddie" WRIGHT, 65, of Glenpool, were held at 10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2008, at the Schaudt's Glenpool Funeral Service Chapel in Glenpool, under the direction of Daniel C. Schaudt's Glenpool Funeral Service and Cremation Care of Glenpool. Mr. WRIGHT was born July 18, 1943, in Marble City, to Ruebin and Clara (HOUSE) WRIGHT. He died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008, in Glenpool. Survivors include his four daughters and sons-in-law, Tammy and John, Patricia and Kelly, Jennifer and Charles, and Tina; three brothers and their spouses, Jack and Betty, James and Steven; two sisters and their spouses, Lou and Rob, and Cathy; his girl friend, Bonita; mother's of his children, Karen WRIGHT and Debbie MONTEMURRO; grandchildren; and three uncles and their spouses, David, Don and Dawn, and Charles "C.W." and Charlotte; three brothers, two sisters and their spouses, Jack and Betty, James and Cathy, Steven, and Lou and Rob. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, Jethy and Ada WRIGHT and Sam and Lillie HOUSE, older brother, William "Bill" WRIGHT of California, as well as several uncles.

Funeral services for Edgar J. FARGO, 83, of Muldrow, are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Carl Fugett officiating. Burial is in Muldrow Memory Garden, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Military honors will be provided by VFW Post No. 8384 in Muldrow. Mr. FARGO was born June 13, 1925, in Muldrow, to Hugh Edward FARGO and Claudia Pearl (RAMEY) FARGO. He died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Myrl Lou HIXSON, June 29, 1946, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Myrl of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Nyla and Mike; one son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Ruth Ann; four grandsons; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Marcus and Edgar Dwain and one brother, Charles Franklin FARGO.

Gary Bryant LOVERN, 68, of Garland, Texas, died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, in Garland, arrangements were under the direction of Eastgate Funeral Home of Garland. Survivors include four sisters, Barbara Sue, Teresa, Darla and Marie; several nieces and nephews and many friends including Janet; He was preceded in death by his parents, Bonner F. LOVERN and Verba (BRYANT) LOVERN, one brother, Fred D. LOVERN and one sister, Gail LOVERN MASON RIDDLE.

Funeral services for Jackie Wayne NIMMO, 72, of Ponca city, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Len McCarty officiating. Burial will be in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. NIMMO was born Sept. 22, 1935, in Buffington, to Ernest Eddie NIMMO Sr. and Dora Melissa (HOOD) NIMMO. He died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, in Ponca City. Survivors include two sisters and one brother-in-law, Ann and Chuck, and Sharon Kay; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Billy Joe and Phyllis, Thomas James and Carol, and Waylan Max and Virginia; one sister-in-law, Freda; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and former students. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Virginia Marie "Jiggs" ROUSEY, three brothers, Jess, George Franklin and Ernest Eddie Jr. "Sonny" NIMMO.

Funeral services for Jesse R. JOHNSON, 81, of Arkoma, Ark., are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial is in Woodlawn Memorial Park, in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. JOHNSON was born April 17, 1927, in Alma, Ark. He died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Verna Elvelyn JOHNSON; daughter, Janice; three sons, Chester, Terry and Darrell; brother, Johnny; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Alice SINGLETON, 86, of Princeton, W. Va., were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, at the George W. Seaver Chapel in Princeton with the Rev. Randy Adkins officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, in Princeton, under the direction of Seaver Funeral Home of Princeton. Mrs. SINGLETON was born May 23, 1922, in Vian, to Edward and Nellie (SIXKILLER) SANDERS. She died Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008, in Princeton. Survivors include three daughters, Sue and her husband, Jim, Ann, and Debbie and husband, Kevin; one son, Bill; two sisters, Lorene Dolly and her husband, Charles, and Mary Sue; one brother, Harvey Buck and his wife Doris; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Joe, three older brothers, Richard Riley SANDERS, Sam Ed SANDERS and Gafford SANDERS. Pallbearers were her family and friends.

Funeral services for Harold M. ACKER, 78, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw with the Rev. Kevin Peterson and David Boyer officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. ACKER was born Sept. 8, 1929, in Sequoyah County, to Pervin ACKER and Myra (DOBBS) ACKER. He died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, in Tulsa. He married Annabelle TOLES, June 16, 1956, in Tryon. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Annabelle of the home; two daughters, Myra and Ruth Ann; four sons, Charles, Frank, Dale and Gary ACKER; 15 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Dorothy; two half-sisters, Zelma and Velma; one brother, O.L.; a most special friend of the Acker family for over forty years, Henry; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Richard and Bob ACKER.

Funeral services for Vander CANTRELL, 71, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Revs. Tommy Treat and Norman Ledford officiating. Burial was in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. CANTRELL was born Jan. 18, 1937, in Vian, to Robert Lee CANTRELL and Lillian Leona (BREASHEARS) CANTRELL. He died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Daisy Ann HOUGLAND, Feb. 12, 1960, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Daisy of the home; five sons, Terry, Jeff, Kevin, Jim and Mike; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Viola; four brothers, Don, Wendell, Adrian and Dwain; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Florine RAY and one brother, John David CANTRELL.

Funeral services for Paula Jean PHAIR FEE, 66, of Muldrow, were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. with the Rev. Greg Cloud officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Mausoleum, in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. FEE was born Aug. 17, 1942, in Coldwater, Mich., to Paul Frank KNAPP and Cora Harriett (MINOR) KNAPP. She died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008. Survivors include the father of her children, Willis D. PHAIR; four daughters, LaCinda, Jean, Rose and Katheryn; four sons, David, Danny, Bob and Brad; one sister, Diana; one brother, Eric; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Alvie Lee HAMBY, 63, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Coyce Couch and Tonya Dyer officiating. Burial was in Lee's Chapel Cemetery, in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. HAMBY was born March 4, 1945, in Kansas City, Mo., to Buen Vester HAMBY and Rebecca Francis (MOORE) "Fannie" HAMBY. He died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Tonya and Mekesha; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Harold and Teddy; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and three brothers.

Funeral services for Frances HUGHES, 75, of Scranton, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Scranton Holiness Church in Scranton. Burial was in Elizabeth Hall Cemetery, in New Blaine, Ark., under the direction of Smith Mortuary of Charleston, Ark. She was born Aug. 22, 1933, in Logan County, Ark., to Ray HUGHES and Mildred HARRISON. She died Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, in Clarksville, Ark. Survivors include five sisters, Armenda, Jane, Marren, Sue, and Berry; three brothers, Harlan, Billy and James Ray.

Funeral services for Caleb Andrew HYATT, 1, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial was in Hall Cemetery, in Natural Dam, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. He was born Aug. 28, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Randy and Leah HYATT. He died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, in Tulsa. Survivors include his parents of Sallisaw; maternal grandparents, Cynthia and Charles OLIVER; paternal grandparents, LaVonna and Charlie PROCTOR; maternal great-grandparents, Richard and Wilma NEWMAN, Sonny and Alta CALHOUN, and Margaret and Charles OLIVER; paternal great-grandparents, Wanda and Cliff RODEN, and Kathy and Charles PROCTOR Sr. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Randy HYATT Sr., maternal great-grandmother, Reba OLIVER and paternal great-grandfather, Ralph HYATT.

Joyce LENNON, 70, of Muldrow, died Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, in Sallisaw. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. LENNON was born April 16, 1938, in Bridgeport, Conn., to John Raymond KANE and Margaret Elise (MORGAN) KANE. She died Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, Raymond of the home; one daughter, Jennifer; three sons, David and his wife, Mary, Rickey and his wife, Rhonda, and Ray; and numerous grandchildren.

Funeral services for Barbara Lanora RICE, 70, of Gore, are being held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Lighthouse Pentecostal Holiness Church in Gore with the Revs. Ricky Harris and Cletis Jones officiating. Burial is in White Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. RICE was born Feb. 25, 1938, in Idabel, to Jesse and Audie (THOMAS) BUNYARD. She died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, in Muskogee. She married Wayne RICE, July 6, 1953, in Madera, Calif. Survivors include her husband, Wayne RICE of the home; daughter, Beverly; grandson; two granddaughters; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Arlene, and Joyce; and two brothers, Bill and Herbert Donnie. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Rufus, Alfred and Kenneth BUNYARD.

Funeral services for Mary Jo FRIEND RODGERS, 78, of Petal, Miss., were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Beasley-Wood Chapel in Mena, Ark. with the Elder Bill Bates officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, in Cove, Ark., under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Mrs. RODGERS was born Feb. 7, 1930, in Cove, to Oral T. FRIEND and Gladys Ada (HELTON) FRIEND. She died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, in Petal. Survivors include daughters, Anna and Sandra and Gayle; sons, Leon, Walter, Dewayne and Joel; brothers, Tom and Ted; sisters, Ruby and Reba; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Oral FRIEND Jr., Clabe FRIEND, Bill FRIEND, Marvin FRIEND, Chet FRIEND and James FRIEND, one sister, June BELKNAP and one grandchild, Rebecca Ada-Maria ATCHLEY.

Graveside services for Connie SPEARS, 52, of Tulsa, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the White Cemetery in Gore with the Rev. Jack Johnson officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. She was born March 20, 1956, in Muskogee, to Clifford and Virgie (MULLINS) SPEARS. She died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, in Tulsa. Survivors include her brothers, Frank and his wife, Neldra, Troy and his wife, Jody, Jerry and his wife, Ella, and Clifford Jr.; sisters, Ruby and her husband, Carl, and Elaine and her husband, Buddy; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Herman and Dale.

Funeral services for Joe Curtis "Curt" WOODY, 67, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Blunt Baptist Church, north of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore and Bro. Les Reid officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WOODY was born Jan. 30, 1941, in Long, to Raymond WOODY and Dewey Ione (STITES) "Maxine" WOODY. He died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, in Sallisaw. He married E. Nadine HOLLIS, April 21, 1962, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Nadine of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Rex, Tamera and Eleazar, and Shelley and Jeremy; one son and daughter-in-law, Johnny and Aimee; four grandsons, Justin and his wife; three granddaughters; one great-grandson; his mother; one sisters, Shirley; four brothers, Glen, Freddy and Johnny and Dennis. He was preceded in death by his father.

Virginia Irene (THOMAS) CALLISON passed away on September 9, 2008 in Gore, OK. She was born February 6, 1946 in Oildale, CA. She is survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Pat CALLISON; parents Melvin and Dorothy THOMAS; brothers Dale and wife, Darlene; John and wife, Mary; sister Tera and Benny. Stepchildren: Tim and Melissa. Nieces and nephews: Raymond and Nick, Jim and Kim, Kameko, Ami, and Chad, Misty and Zack. She also had great-nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Arrangements are under the direction of Millsap Funeral Services. Funeral services will be on Sept 17th at 2:00 p.m., at the Fort Gibson National Cemetery.

Funeral services for Vermell HOWARD, 87, of Roland, are being held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Roland with the Bros. Charles Swilling, David Johnson and Melvin Burris officiating. Burial is in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. HOWARD was born July 5, 1921, in Atkins, Ark., to William Jesse WRIGHT and Jennie Mae (TOLBERT) WRIGHT. She died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Rev. Raymond Ralph HOWARD, Aug. 20, 1938, in Ratcliff, Ark. He died Feb. 17, 2002, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Charles A. and Mary Kay; three grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; one sister, Jewel; two brothers, Lawrence and Berlin; and several other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Marilyn Joan and Linda Joyce HOWARD and one son, Ralph Wayne HOWARD.

Funeral services for Jeffrey Jay MILLER, 38, of McLain, are being held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the First Assembly of God Church in Webbers Falls with the Rev. Wendell Cox officiating. Burial is in Gore City Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. MILLER was born Feb. 24, 1970, in New Hampton, Iowa, to Jerry Donald and Janice Kathleen (HOUSER) MILLER. He died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, in McLain. He married Tonya Yvette WARD, July 2, 1996, in Wahoo, Neb. Survivors include his wife, Tonya Yvette MILLER of the home; two daughters, Rylee Shay and Jesse Jaye; mother and step-father, Janice Kathleen and Jerry MAHER; father and step-mother, Jerry Donald and Mary Sue MILLER; brothers, Matthew, Mark; sister, Angle Lee; step-brother and sisters, Debbie, Michelle, Julie and Tim; grandmothers, Bernice HOUSER and Lucille MILLER.

Funeral services for Eddie L. PHILLIPS, 71, of Bokoshe, are being held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Assembly of God Church in Bokoshe with the Revs. Doyle Martin and Lynn Bullard officiating. Burial is in Old Bokoshe Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mr. PHILLIPS was born Oct. 14, 1936, in Milton, to Thomas Jefferson PHILLIPS and Lahoma Delainey (FOX) PHILLIPS. He died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Edna of the home; two daughters, Emily and her husband, Jerry, and Cheryl and her husband, Stephen; one son, Brian Lee and his wife, Missy; two sisters, Gail and Jo and husband, Allen; three brothers, Herman and his wife, Susan, J.D. and his wife, Trish, and Jerry Wayne and his wife, Penny; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several cousins and two aunts and many friends.

Funeral services for Herbert P. TATE, 71, of Muskogee, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Mountain Grove area near Webbers Falls, with the Rev. Ed Hyslope officiating. Burial is in Vaught Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. TATE was born Aug. 30, 1937, in Webbers Falls, to Albert and Julie (REECE) TATE. He died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, in Muskogee. Survivors include his wife, Peggy TATE of the home; three daughters, Teresa and Mark, Jannette and Charles, and Dianna and Jon;16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Cora and Mary; and one brother, Raymond. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Eva RICHERSON and two brothers, John and Fred TATE.

Funeral services for Jerry D. BURRIS, 66, of Barling, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Amazing Grace Fellowship in Van Buren, Ark. Burial was in Barling City Cemetery, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. BURRIS was born June 10, 1942, in Russelleville, Ark. He died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Zona of the home; daughters, Karren, Elygenia and Mylissa; step-daughters, Debbie, Tammy, Lynette and Melissa Sue; step-sons, William and David; five brothers, Donnie, Larry, Bill, Carl and Dan; 22 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for B.Q. "Dean" CALLAHAN, 87, of Sallisaw, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Blunt Baptist Church, north of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Gary Flynn officiating. Burial will be in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. CALLAHAN was born Dec. 19, 1920, in Drakes Prairie, to Rev. Drury C. CALLAHAN and Nancy (SHOOK) CALLAHAN. He died Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, in Sallisaw. He married Lucille Marie HESTER, Nov. 26, 1941, in Las Vegas, Nev. She preceded him in death, Sept. 30, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two granddaughters; one son-in-law, Bill; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Brenda NATION, his parents, six sisters and one brother.

Thomas L. DRANE, 63, of Fort Smith, Ark., died on Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, in a local hospital. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include four sons, Abraham, Peter, Isaac and Timothy; and six grandchildren.

Funeral services for Ronald Wayne DUVALL, 47, of Roland, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro with the Rev. Robert Hill officiating. Burial is in New Hope Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mr. DUVALL was born Feb. 21, 1961, in Talihina, to Arnold and Mary Francis (SWINK) DUVALL. He died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Sally, of the home; two daughters, Jacki and Heather; two sons, Justin and Aaron; three sisters, Sheila, Valicia and her husband, Tim, and Elizabeth and her husband, Frank; two brothers, Darrell and Alan; his father; two grandchildren; and his best friend Jimmie. He was preceded in death by his mother, his grandmother, Sina OHLER and grandfather, James BURCH.

Funeral services for James G. FLIPPIN, of Van Buren, Ark., will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial will be in Hall Cemetery, in Natural Dam, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. FLIPPIN died Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Betty FLIPPIN of the home; two daughters, Dianna and Denise; two sons, Dwayne and James D.; two sisters, Omie and Jeannie; six brothers, David and Jack, Johnny, Ray, Darrell and Ben; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by both parents, James and Matty (MADDOX) FLIPPIN, two sisters, May POPE and Ann POINDEXTER and one brother, Tom FLIPPIN.

Funeral services for Caleb Andrew HYATT, 1, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial was in Hall Cemetery, in Natural Dam, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. He was born Aug. 28, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Randy and Leah HYATT. He died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, in Tulsa. Survivors include his parents of Sallisaw; maternal grandparents, Cynthia and Charles OLIVER; paternal grandparents, LaVonna and Charlie PROCTOR; maternal great-grandparents, Richard and Wilma NEWMAN, Sonny and Alta CALHOUN and Margaret and Charles OLIVER; paternal great-grandparents, Wanda and Cliff RODEN, and Kathy and Charles PROCTOR Sr.. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Randy HYATT Sr., maternal great-grandmother, Reba OLIVER and paternal great-grandfather, Ralph HYATT.

Funeral services for Edna M. LEE, 82, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Lee's Chapel Assembly of God Church in Muldrow with Bros. Danny Parker, Stephen Lee and Bobby Mason officiating. Burial was in Lee's Chapel Cemetery, in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. LEE was born July 13, 1926, in Vian, to Tom SINGLETON and Mary Ann (VESSELL) SINGLETON. He died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, in Muldrow. She married George H. LEE, April 16, 1946, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband of 62 years, George of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Dan; three sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Joyce, Gerald and Rebecca, and Rick and TyAnn; 20 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Georgetta LEE, one son, Harold LEE, her parents, two sisters, Ruby LEWIS and Earsie VanZANDT and two brothers, Joel SINGLETON and Eston SINGLETON.

Graveside services for Mildred Helen PRICE, 80, were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Stilwell City Cemetery with Bro. James Wheeler officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. PRICE was born Aug. 15, 1928, in Stilwell, to Noah H. MORTON and Lillie Nancy (SMITH) MORTON. She died Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one son, Richard Loyd; one brother, Ather "Ace"; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

B. Jean SANTANA, 71, of Fort Smith, Ark., died on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, in a local hospital. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Bonney; three sons, Jay, David and Paul; two sisters, Carolann and Peggy; several nieces and nephews; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services for Melinda SEXTON, 46, of Arkoma, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Eastside Freewill Baptist Church in Sallisaw with the Rev. Anthony Williams officiating. Burial was in Muldrow Memory Garden, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born Nov. 11, 1961, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Frank SEXTON and Helen (CHANCE) SEXTON. She died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Lawanda and James and Deana; one son, Jambes; three grandchildren; two sisters, Wanda and Susan; and three brothers, Riley, Donnie and Calvin. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Jesse SEXTON.

Memorial services for Brandon M. STAMP, 17, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Community Bible Church in Fort Smith. Cremation was under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. STAMP died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Stacey and Tex BEAL; father, Brian STAMP; grandparents, Dixie HOWERY and Harold and Gloria HOWERY; and several aunts and uncles, cousins and friends.

Funeral services for Samantha CHILDERS, 22, of Henryetta, are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. She was born Aug. 29, 1986, in Sallisaw. She died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her mother and step-father, Jeanie and Mike WILLARD; two sisters, Michala and Kaitlie; and step-grand-parents, Freda and Johnny WOODRALL.

Funeral services for John M. DEAN, 82, of Van Buren, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren. Burial is in Gill Cemetery, in Van Buren, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. DEAN died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, in Van Buren. Survivors include two daughters, Cynthia and Carol; three sons, Charles, Ronnie and Dennis; two sisters, Melba and Naomi; two brothers, Charles and Roy; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren.

Memorial services for William Albert DINWIDDLE Sr., 64, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Search and Rescue Building in Fort Smith, Reception at noon at the Clear Creek Pavillion. Cremation was under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. DINWIDDLE was born Jan. 15, 1944, in Fort Smith. He died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include three daughters, Tracey, Penny and Michelle; two sons, William D. and William Albert; sister, Elizabeth; brother, Jackie; and six grandchildren.

Graveside services for Ray A. HARPER, 60, of Blackgum, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Box Cemetery, north of Vian, with the Elders Dwayne Davis and Curtis Davis officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HARPER was born March 11, 1948, in Topeka, Kan., to Wilford Sherman HARPER and Anna Marie (MOYER) HARPER. He died Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, in Vian. He married Peggy Sue JOHNSON, April 3, 1975, in Topeka. Survivors include his wife, Peggy of the home; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Tressia and Kenneth, Betty and Tony, and Toni; three sons and daughters-in-law, Christopher and Deana, Lance and Donna, and Kelly and Kari; 15 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; his mother; two sisters, LaVon and LaVerne; mother-in-law, Susie JOHNSON; sister-in-law, Mary; and brother-in-law, Floyd. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Ralph HARPER.

Funeral services for Jewell Dean "Granny" McCORMICK, 88, of Keota, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Unity Baptist Church with Mr. Joe Avery officiating. Burial was in Keota City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mrs. McCORMICK was born March 9, 1920, in Talihina, to John Samuel BELL and Mable (EWER) BELL. She died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, in Poteau. Survivors include five daughters, Frances and her husband, Ed, Goldie, Viola and her husband, Charles, Judy Marie and her husband, James, and Anna and her husband, Doug; four sons, James Edgar and his wife, Judy, Sam Silven and his wife, Debbie, and Tony Kent and his wife, Thelma, and Jim Dale and his wife, Christa; two sisters, Vera Grace, and Martha May; step-daughter, Ruth and her husband, Jim; 32 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, Marion FITZGERALD and Sam Edgar McCORMICK, one son, Ether Lane McCORMICK, two grandchildren, Gerald DeWayne STEPHENS and Dianna McCORMICK, three brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services for Johnny WILLIAMS, 55, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Mike McKinney officiating. Burial is in McCoy Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WILLIAMS was born Feb. 2, 1953, in Sallisaw, to Louis Albert WILLIAMS and Darlene Inez (EDGMON) WILLIAMS. He died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his companion, Kari of the home; two daughters, Misty and Morgan; one son, Jonathan; four grandchildren; his mother; and four sisters, Brenda, Marilyn, Deborah and Barbara. He was preceded in death by his father and one sister, Margaret WILLIAMS.

Funeral services for John T. BALLENGEE Sr., 71, of Sallisaw, were held at 9 a.m. Monday at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sallisaw with Father Desmond Okpagba officiating. Military honors were provided by the VFW Post 8384 of Muldrow. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery, in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BALLENGEE was born Sept. 3, 1937, in Covington, Va., to B.G. BALLENGEE and Virginia (GINN) BALLENGEE . He died Friday, Sept. 19, 2008, in Sallisaw. He married Irma D'IPPOLITO, Jan. 27, 1957, in New Orleans. Survivors include his wife, Irma of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Paula and Arvin; one son, John T. Jr.; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, William "Bill" BALLENGEE .

Graveside services for Richard Grant "Rich" CARTER, 35, of Golden, Miss., were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., with the Rev. Mary Sue Sprouse Mos officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Masonic graveside rites were provided by Sallisaw Masonic Lodge No. 120. Mr. CARTER was born April 12, 1973, in Fort Smith, to Richard CARTER and Saundra (SPROUSE) CARTER. He died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, in Golden. Survivors include his wife, Jan (RICHARDSON) CARTER of the home; parents; one brother, Todd and his wife, Amy; father and mother-in-law, Gary and Phyllis RICHARDSON; brother-in-law, Mike and his wife, Laurie; nieces and nephews; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Calvin and Bell CARTER of Fort Smith and William Grant "Bill" and Marjorie SPROUSE of Sallisaw.

Funeral services for John M. DEAN, 82, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren. Burial was in Gill Cemetery, in Van Buren, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. Dean died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, in Van Buren. Survivors include two daughters, Cynthia and Carol; three sons, Charles, Ronnie and Dennis; two sisters, Melba and Naomi; two brothers, Charles and Roy; 10 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Arthur "Art" HAYES, 84, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Liberty Cemetery, north of Roland, with the Rev. Wayne Midkiff officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Mr. HAYES was born Nov. 2, 1923, in Crowder, to William Carl HAYES and Emma (PIERCE) HAYES. He died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, in Fort Smith. He married Wilma Louise SMITH, July 8, 1963. She preceded him in death, May 14, 2001, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Nina of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Janie and Wayne, Sonya and Bob; four step-daughters, Glenda, Judy, Lois and her husband, Bob, Lisa and her husband, John; three step-sons, A.C. and his wife, Cindy, Fairon and Jerry; three grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren; 10 step-great-grandchildren; one sister, Edline; and one brother, Alfred. He was also preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Martha Jane HAYES and four brothers, Edwin and Billy HAYES and Auburn and Albert TAPP.

Funeral services for Larry JOHNSON, 56, of Vian, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Church of Christ in Vian with the Elders Leland Collins and Bruce Terry officiating. Burial is in Box Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. JOHNSON was born April 3, 1952, in Johnsonville, to L.D. JOHNSON and Caprice (RISLEY) JOHNSON. He died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, in Vian. Survivors include two daughters, Sabrina and her husband, Paul, and Roxanne; six grandchildren; two sisters, Darlene and her husband, Leland, and Judy and her husband, Gary; one brother, Rex and his wife, Carrie; and several other relatives and friends including, a very special aunt and uncle, Dixie and Jerry and his best friend, Juan. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Rita JOHNSON.

Funeral services for Wade McGLOTHLIN, 78, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Revs. Rick Harris and Vernon Stone officiating. Burial was in Maple Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. McGLOTHLIN was born Nov. 11, 1929, in Sequoyah County, to Jim McGLOTHLIN and Hettie (DODD) McGLOTHLIN. He died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, in Sallisaw. He married Christine ALLEN, Jan. 8, 1951, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Christine of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Rick; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Lisa, and Jerrel; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Patsy and Betty; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Betty Lou MORTON, 73, of Webbers Falls, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Lake Road Church of Christ in Gore with Ken Tackett officiating. Burial is in Vaught Cemetery, in Webbers Falls, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. MORTON was born Nov. 14, 1934, in Warner, to Clay and Daisy Alberta (HAWS) CHAPMAN. She died Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, in Webbers Falls. She married Forrest MORTON, May 26, 1974, in Reno, Nev. Survivors include her husband, Forrest of the home; five children, Susan and Russ, Ron, Jeff, Vicki and Dale, and Theresa; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her aunt and uncle who raised her, Dollie and John HORN.

Funeral services for Ruth Ann PIERCE, 40, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Lee's Chapel Assembly of God Church, north of Muldrow, with the Revs. Al Ruckman and Kenneth Bynum officiating. Burial was in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery, northeast of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. PIERCE was born Oct. 18, 1967, in Sallisaw, to B.J. BARBER and Gertie M. (HARVELL) BARBER. She died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, in Sallisaw. She married Terry FARGO, Feb. 10, 1995, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, Terry of the home; one son, Eric; two step-sons, Luke and Jacob; parents; grandfather, Tom HARVELL; grandmother, Marie HARVELL; one sister, Judy; one brother, James and Fonda; one nephew; one niece; and other great-nieces and nephews and relatives friends including, sister-in-law, Nyla and mother-in-law, Myrl FARGO.

Funeral services for Kenneth Eugene RICHARDSON, 77, of Muldrow, are being held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Long Community Church with the Rev. David Evans officiating. Burial is in Long Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. RICHARDSON was born March 20, 1931, in Sallisaw, to Jim and Ollie (NEWBERRY) RICHARDSON. He died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Leitha Jean of the home; two daughters, Shelly and Steve, Brenda; six sons, Kenneth, Bill, Ronnie, Michael, David and Kristie, and George; one brother, Shelby and Doris; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Memorial services for Douglas Wayne SCHALSKI Sr., 50, of Tecumseh, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Pavillion Oak in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial is in Oak Cemetery, in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. SCHALSKI Sr. was born Sept. 14, 1958, in Fort Smith. He died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, in Tecumseh. Survivors include one daughter, Michelle; one son, Douglas Wayne Jr.; parents, Jerry SCHALSKI and Alma Marie LishBROOK; three sisters, Cynthia, Angela and Dawn Marie; four brothers, Paul and Keneth, Clayton and Jerry; and three grandchildren.

Graveside services for Sheila SMITH, 22, of Vian, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian with the Rev. Chris Armer officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SMITH was born May 5, 1986, in Tahlequah, to Richard Allen SMITH and Angela Kay (BRADLEY) SMITH SHAW. She died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include her companion, Daniel; mother and step-father, Angie and Ron SHAW; father and step-mother, Richard and Marilyn SMITH; one sister and brother-in-law, Denise and Travis; one brother, Kevin; two step-sisters, Kimberly and Michelle; four step-brothers, Colton, Jason, Shawn and Dustin; maternal grandmother, Barbara BRADLEY; paternal grandmother, LaVerne SMITH; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives including uncles, Don and John.

Funeral services for Pauline TACKETT, 86, of Bokoshe, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Church of Christ in Poteau with Bros. Donald Cherry and Scott Martin officiating. Burial was in Old Bokoshe Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. TACKETT was born Dec. 9, 1921, in Panama, to William "Billy" THOMAS and Laura (WILES) THOMAS. She died Friday, Sept. 19, 2008, in Bokoshe. She married Leslie Harlan "Chick" TACKETT, July 25, 1943, in Panama. He preceded her in death, June 15, 1989, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Joyce and her husband, Coy, and Linda and her husband, Mike; two sons, James and his wife, Patsy, and Arthur and his companion, Pat; 12 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; five sisters, Bertha, Ocie, Mary, Barbara and Eva Sue ; and one brother, Calvin. She was preceded in death by her husband, one son, Bobby TACKETT, one brother, Gerald THOMAS and three grandchildren, Connie TACKETT, Debbie MARTIN and Jeff TACKETT.

Funeral services for Billie Sue TAYLOR, 79, of Sallisaw, are being held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Eastside Baptist Church in Sallisaw with the Rev. Steve Rutherford officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. TAYLOR was born July 21, 1929, in Muskogee, to Ira THRASHER and Gladys (LEWIS) THRASHER. She died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two sons, Ricky Joe and Steve; three grandsons; three great-grandchildren; one nephew; one niece; one great-niece; one great-nephew; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one sister, Colleen RISINGER.

Graveside services for Shane Charles "Bam Bam" WATIE, 19, of Stilwell, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Salem Cemetery in Stilwell with the Revs. Betty Dunn, Glenn Hopkins and Lorence Eagle officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory of Stigler. Mr. WATIE was born Feb. 18, 1989, in Tahlequah, to Charles and Brenda (BRADEN) WATIE. He died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, in Keota. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Brenda BRADEN and Steve WORKMAN; father and step-mother, Charles WATIE and Sherry WATIE; seven sisters, Candice, Nicole, Lavel, Ashley, Heather, Natasha; 10 brothers, David, Sammy, Travis, Shawn, James, Cecil, Rick, Stan, Darrick, and Zackery; paternal grandmother, Florence CHUCULATE; maternal grandmother: Norma DRUREY; maternal great-grandmother, Lena BRADEN; maternal grandfather, Bob BRADEN; aunts and uncles, Carolyn and Mike, Sonja and Bobby, Andy and James, and Shelly; cousins, Billy, Brandy, Kensey, Kelsey, Kole, Kaybree, Mikyla, Felisha, Dustin, Peach, Plum, Sara, and Darius; six nieces; six nephews. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfathers, George CHUCULATE and Gene PHILPOTT and uncles, Cecil and Rufus WATIE.

Funeral services for Syble TURNER BARNES, 94, of Gans, were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the First Assembly of God Church in Gans with the Revs. Harold McKeehen and Freddy Weaver officiating. Burial was in Blackjack Cemetery, northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. BARNES was born Aug. 11, 1914, in Hartman, Ark., to Benjamin Franklin TURNER and Flora Belle (HAYS) TURNER. She died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Charles Clifton BARNES, June 23, 1934, in Bradford, Ark. He preceded her in death, Feb. 13, 1980, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Donald; four sons and daughters-in-law, Edward and Lela, Johnny and Martha, and Nolan and Enzel, and Clifton and Juanita; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Leona BARNES, two sons, Dawson and Billy Lee BARNES, two grandchildren, Michael Curtis BARNES and Joyce Vian BARNES, one great-grandchild, Paisley Dawn BIGGS, one sister, Martha COLLINS and four brothers, Dan, Vernon, Eugene and Cecil TURNER.

Funeral services for Jim BERRY, 68, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 22 at the Harvest Time Tabernacle in Fort Smith. Burial was in the Fort Smith National Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. BERRY died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Ruth; two daughters, Teresa and her husband, Rick, and Liz and her husband, Joe; his father, Lawrence BERRY and his wife, Jimmie; one sister, Beverly; two brothers, Jack and Tom; three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marie BERRY.

Graveside services for Mildred B. HARKEY, 90, of Tulsa, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 3 p.m. Friday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HARKEY was born Feb. 4, 1918, in London, Ark., to J.R. TILLMAN and Dorothy PLESS. She died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, in Tulsa. She married Ray HARKEY, Jan. 6, 1940, in Paris, Ark. He preceded her in death, May 10, 1986, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Dot, and Martha and Gary; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends She was also preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and four brothers.

Memorial services for Robert Allen HARTMAN, 78, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Cavanaugh Free Will Baptist Church in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. HARTMAN died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn, of the home; his children, Robert, Theresa, Laura, Steven, David, Gena, Tony and Tammy ; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A memorial service for Mable Ruth HUMPHREY THOMASON, 80, was held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Eastland Baptist Church in Tulsa. Burial was in the Frisco Cemetery, north of Yukon, under the direction of Floral Haven Funeral Home of Tulsa. Mrs. THOMASON was born Aug. 26, 1928, in Akins, to James E. "Bob" and Geneva (HOLDERMAN) HUMPHREY. She died Friday, Sept. 19, 2008 in Tulsa. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, James Selby THOMASON; her daughter and son-in-law, Chris and Harold; her brothers, Boyce, Joe Henry and Jimmy; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; eight nieces; one nephew; numerous cousins; and her special friends, brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Pat THOMASON. She was preceded in death by her parents, her son, Ben, two sisters, Addie and Ethel, and all her aunt's and uncle's.