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Thursday, April 4, 2002

Funeral services for George Clarence BENGE, 90, of Owasso, were held Tuesday, at 2 p.m., at Octavia Baptist Church in Octavia with Rev. Ed Rodgers officiating. Burial was in Smithville Cemetery, under the direction of Mark Griffith Memorial Funeral Home-Westwood Chapel of Tulsa. He was born July 2, 1911, in Sallisaw. He died Friday, March 29, 2002, in Owasso. Mr. BENGE was preceded in death by his wife, Faye BENGE. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra and her husband Frank, Wanda and her husband Steve and Lynn and her husband Gary; five sons and daughters-in-law, Sidney and his wife Pat, Ben and his wife Dagmar, Glen and his wife Barbara, Doug and his wife Rita and John and his wife Becky; 22 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for James Lloyd "Baldy" COOPER, 68, of Mountainburg, Ark., were held Monday, at 2 p.m., at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial was in Gill Cemetery in Van Buren under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home. He was born Feb. 11, 1934.  He died Thursday, March 28, 2002, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife Judy, of the home; three daughters, Barbara, Cindy and Caroline; one son, James Richard; 16 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four sisters, Celeste, Modell, Donna and Jenean; and one brother, Tom.

Funeral services for Wilma Faye COPPIN, 71, of McLain, are being held at 2 p.m., Thursday, at the Freewill Baptist Church in Keefton, with Rev. Cardell Coppin officiating. Burial is in Vaught Cemetery at Webbers Falls under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. She was born March 7, 1931, in McLain, to Glee WEBB and Flores (FULLER) WEBB. She died Monday, April 1, 2002, at St John's Hospital in Tulsa. She married Billy COPPIN Nov. 8, 1946, in Warner. Survivors include her husband, of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and her husband Ed; two sons and daughters-in-law, Phillip and his wife Penny, and Kendell and his wife Marla; six grandchildren; three sisters, Margaret, Fern and Pebble; and five brothers, Virgil, Leamon, Paul, Homer and Stanley. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Charlene FERGUSON.

Graveside services for Richard W. DUNN, 75, of Arkoma, were held Saturday, at 2 p.m., at Gillam Cemetery in Huntington, Ark., under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith, Ark. He was born Feb. 10, 1927. He died Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at his home. Survivors include one daughter, Shirley; three sisters, Alby, Edna and Betty; five brothers, Fred, Harold, John, Jimmy and Larry; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services for Clyde HOOVER, 72, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at the Long Community Church, with Rev. Jim Sims officiating. Burial was in Long Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Sept. 9, 1929, in Cameron, to Otis HOOVER and Eliza (BRYANT) HOOVER. He died Friday, March 29, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Marie and her husband Arlin, and Janie; three sons and one daughter-in-law, Danny and his wife Teresa, Gary and Tommy; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and other friends and relatives including the mother of his children, Leitha Jean HOOVER. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Herbert HOOVER.

Graveside services for Wynona OWENSBY MARR, 82, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m., Monday at Lee's Chapel Cemetery south of Muldrow, with Rev. David Nolan officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born Sept. 20, 1919, in Gans, to Sankie Lewis OWENSBY and Sadie Frances (DOYLE) OWENSBY. She died Tuesday, March 26, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Winfred MARR on Dec. 15, 1949, in Oakland, Calif. He preceded her in death Aug. 1998. Survivors include two daughters, Betty and Sharon; one son Gary Doyle; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one sister, Naomi; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mellie Elsie REED, 97, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m., Monday, at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Joe Slater officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Feb. 25, 1905, in Shiloh Community Indian Territory to Samuel USSREY and Margaret Ann (FOREMAN) USSREY. She died Friday,  March 29, 2002, in Sallisaw. Survivors include three daughters, Marian, Erma and Margaret Ann; one son,  Doyle; eleven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Lois REED RISENHOOVER in 2000; one sister, Mettie ELSIE; and two brothers, Claude and Toby.

Funeral Services for Raymond "Dude" WEBSTER, 63, of Vian, were held Monday, at 11 a.m., at Vian Assembly of God Church, with Revs. John BARNES and Stephen Connelly officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Nov. 20, 1938, in Tahlequah, to George WEBSTER an Maggie (VANN) WEBSTER. He died Friday, March 29, 2002, in Muskogee. Survivors include three daughters, Desiree, Ramona and Lisa; one son, Fred; six grandchildren; 11 brothers and sisters, Bill, Sadie, Lorene, Georgie, Mary, helen, Jack, Pete, Faye, Bo and Kathy; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

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Thursday, April 11, 2002

Funeral services for Mary Sue CARLILE BURNETT, 63, of Tulsa, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Lee Woodard officiating. Burial is in the Fort Gibson National Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. BURNETT was born Jan. 24, 1939, in Muskogee, to Raymond CARLILE and Geneva (STORTS) CARLILE. She died Monday, April 8, 2002, in Okmulgee. Survivors include her husband, Samuel BURNETT, of the home; one daughter, Joyce; one son and daughter-in-law, Mark William and Belinda; two granddaughters; two sister, Wanda and Judy; one brother, Kenneth R.; and her mother, Geneva CARLILE. Mrs. BURNETT was preceded in death by her father, Raymond CARLILE.

Funeral services for James W. CLEMMONS, 85, of Gans, are being held at 10 a.m., Friday, at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born July 19, 1916, in Tomberlin, Ark., to James William CLEMMONS and Susie Emma (WOOD) CLEMMONS. He died Saturday, April 6, 2002, in Sallisaw. He married Cherokee Adair (FOX) CLEMMONS on March 13, 1943 in Dallas, Texas. She preceded him in death on Dec. 24, 1986. Survivors include one son, Jimmie Ghu-lah; one step-son, Tee Squant-nee and his wife Diane; one grandson; and three great-grandsons.

Funeral services for Floyd E. CODAY, 76, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the Blunt Baptist Church north of Sallisaw with the Rev. Leroy Reid officiating. Burial is in McCoy Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Oct. 10, 1925 in Locust Grove to Claude CODAY and Josie (DORSEY) CODAY. He died Monday, April 8, 2002, in Sallisaw. He married Kathirene GIBSON on Dec. 21, 1946, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife Kathirene, of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Paul, Jo Ann and Jerry and Charlotte and Michael; five sons and two daughters-in-law, Rick and Margarita, Raymond Sr. and Sandra, Claude, Felix, and Billy; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Kenneth; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Johnny and Lizzie May and Zeb and Ruby Gene; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by parents; step-father, Felix DENTON: two sons, Floyd Henry and Kenneth Wayne CODY(sp); and one great-grandson, Floyd Gabriel CODAY.

Funeral service for Vivian E. "Babe" GUNTER, 92, of Muldrow, were held Wednesday, at 10 a.m., at First United Methodist Church in Muldrow, with Rev. Randall Wade officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Aug. 24, 1909 in the Brent Community, Okla. to George Edward GUNTER  and Victoria Elizabeth (AUSTIN) GUNTER. She died Friday, April 7, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one niece, Vicki; four nephews, Dr. Bob G., Dr. Jack, Jerry, and George Robert; 12 great-nieces and nephews; and 13 great-great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, six sisters and one nephew.

Recitation of the Rosary was held for Leonard Leo KOCH, 65, of Bakersfield, Calif., March 26, at 7:00 p.m., and a Mass of Resurrection was held March 27, at 9:00 a.m. in St. Francis Church in Bakersfield, with the Father Craig Harrison officiating. Interment followed at Greenlawn Southwest Memorial park under the direction of Greenlawn Southwest Mortuary Funeral Directors in Bakersfield. He was born Oct. 19, 1936 in Scranton, Ark. to Bill and Katie KOCH. He passed away March 22, 2002 in Bakersfield. Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Bonnie of the home; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Rick, Brian and Lori, Roy and Dianne; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Lynda and Mike, Virginia and Eric, Suzie; 19 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Evelyn, Catherine and George; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Wilford and Leon KOCH; one son, Timothy KOCH; and friend Pete PRINE.

Graveside services for Melvin MINER, 67, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held Tuesday, at 10 a.m., at U. S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He died Friday, April 5, 2002, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy of the home; two sons and daughter-in-law, Donald and Melody, and Mark; one grandchild; two step-grandchildren; and one sister, Jeanne.

Goldie Aliene ST. CLAIR, 80, of Sallisaw, died Thursday April 4, 2002 at Sallisaw. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Sept. 23, 1921 in Atoka, Okla. to Charlie and Millie HOWERY. Survivors include one daughter, Lorene; one son, Charlie; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; and one sister, Dollie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Van Buren St CLAIR on July 7, 1979.

Funeral services for Gerald STINSON, 57, `of Hatfield, Ark. were held Tuesday, at 2 p.m., at Zafra Church of Christ, with Revs. Riley Donica and Kent Perkins officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery under the direction of Hall Funeral Service of Mena, Ark. He was born Oct. 28, 1944, in Mena, to Robert T. "Ollie" STINSON and Eloise (MOWDY) STINSON. He died Friday, April 5, 2002 at St Edwards Mercy Medical Center in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Eunice SELf on March 14, 1964 in Zafra. Survivors include his wife, Eunice STINSON of the home; one son, Stanley L.; one daughter, Ginger LaJuan; one brother, Arley; three sisters, June, Sue, and Marilyn "Tiny". He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Helen MUSSAR.

Funeral services for Raymond H. WALKER, 88, of Gore, were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, at the First Baptist Church in Webbers Falls, with Rev. Jerry White and Bro. Chuck Hicks officiating. Burial was in Gore City Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. He was born April 1, 1914, in Westville, to Henry L and Louanna (CROWE) WALKER. He died Thursday, April 4, 2002, at his home. He married Margaret ADAMS on June 8, 1933 at Stilwell. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Margaret WALKER of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard Ray and Shirley and Larry and Gilda; one daughter, Nancy; 13 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, one brother and a daughter, Phyllis WHITEHEAD.

Funeral services for Bera Lavern WALTERS, 84, of Sallisaw, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, Rev. Garland Hobbs officiating. Burial is in Fleetwood Cemetery, east of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Dec. 25, 1917, in White County, Ark., to Noah A. ELLIS and Martha Tommy (THRASHER) ELLIS. She died Monday, April 8, 2002, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Twylah; one son, Marion Wade; two grandchildren; two sisters, Vera and Jean; two brothers, Leland and Jack; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Howard WILLIAMS Jr., 61, of Brent community, are being held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. C.L. Thomas officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Dec. 9, 1940, in the Brent community to Roy Howard WILLIAMS Sr. and Vivian Josephine (STEVENSON) WILLIAMS. He died Sunday, April 7, 2002, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters, Mechell and Tammy; one son, Dale; six grandchildren;  his mother, Vivian WILLIAMS; two sisters, Diane and Donna; two brothers, Dennis Wayne and Jimmy Carroll; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Memorial services for Patricia "Pat" RUPP WOLBERT, 74, of Gans, were held Sunday, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sallisaw, with Rev. Robert Krahn officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. She was born Jan. 12, 1928 in Marion, Ohio to Clifford RUPP and Bernice (TEMPLE) RUPP. She died Thursday, April 4, 2002, in Sallisaw. She married Robert Eldon "Bob" WOLBERT, retired Lt. Col., on Dec. 20, 1946 in Marion. He preceded her in death on Sept. 18, 1996. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Lynda and Edward; two sons, David and Daniel; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister, Kathryn; two brothers, Donald and Jared; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Sunday, April 14, 2002

Funeral services for Iva M. MULLINS, 72, of Webber Falls, are being held at 10 a.m., Saturday, at the Assembly of God Church in Webbers Falls, with Revs. Clifford Hyslope and Weldell Cox officiating. Burial in in Vaught Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. She was born July 7, 1929, in Webbers Falls, to James Wiley MOORE and Ida (MORSE) MOORE. She died Wednesday, April 10, 2002, at South Crest Hospital in Tulsa. She married George MULLINS on Nov. 5, 1945 in Muskogee. Survivors include her husband of 56 years of the home; two daughters, Wilma and Virginia; two sons, and daughters-in-law, Jimmy and Debbie, and Charles and LaDonna; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Jessie Mae and Wilma; one brother, Bill; step-father, Wilson HUNTER; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Jerry MULLINS; a brother, Ray MOORE; and a grandson, Johnny BOLIN.

Funeral services for Delia "Dee" PENDERGRASS, 66, of Ozark, Ark., were held Friday, at 2 p.m., at Smith Mortuary Chapel in Charleston, Ark., with Rev. Gary Crowder officiating. Burial was in Lowes Creek Cemetery, north of Branch, Ark., under the direction of Smith Mortuary Inc., of Charleston. She was born Aug. 3, 1935 in Rochester, N.Y. to Thomas and Leona FOUST. She died Sunday, April 7, 2002, in Little Rock, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Bonner PENDERGRASS of the home; one daughter, Cynthia; six sons, Duane, David, Gary, Gary Larry and Steven; one step-daughter, Tama; four step-sons, Sam, John, Ron and Sean; 32 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary; and two brothers, Tommy and William.

Thursday, April 18, 2002

Graveside services for Jimmy Lee BROWN, 54, of Sallisaw, are being held Friday, at 11 a.m., at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark. under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. He was born Dec. 29, 1947 in Hot Springs, Ark. to Early Benjamin BROWN and Evelyn Samantha (LEE) BROWN. He died Tuesday, April 16, 2002, in Fort Smith. He married Janice Delores (MILLER) BROWN on Jan. 4, 1977 in Poteau. Survivors include his wife, Janice of the home; three daughters, Jackie, Mary Ann and Paula Delores; one son, Howard; five grandchildren; one sister, Paula; and two brothers, Steve and Thomas.

Funeral services for Debra June BURNS, 42, of Panama, are being held Wednesday, at 2 p.m., at Leflore Baptist Church in Leflore. Burial is in the Leflore Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Jan. 12, 1960, in Poteau to Wallace S. BURNS and Molly (WOODS) BURNS. She died Saturday, April 13, 2002, in Poteau. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Kendra and Rick; one son, Justin; two grandchildren; three sisters, Delores, Ladonna and Norma; and one brother, Ronnie.

Funeral services for James Harry CLARK, 82, of Waldo, Ark., are being held Thursday, at 10 a.m., at Lewis Funeral Home in Waldo, with Raymond Hicks officiating. Burial is at Beech Creek Cemetery, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home of Magnolia, Ark. He was born April 23, 1919 in Waldo to James Wesley and Sallie P. (ELAM) CLARK. He died Monday, April 15, 2002, at Wadley Regional Medical Center in Texarkana, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Henrietta CLARK of the home; four daughters and sons-in-law, Pat and Ron, Iris and Bud, Mollie and Mike and Kay and Jack; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Harold; and a number of nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Betty Jo CUSICK, 63, of Hackett, Ark., were held Tuesday, at 10 a.m., at Shady Grove Freewill Baptist Church in Hackett. Burial was in the Ramsey Cemetery in Hackett under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood, Ark. She died Saturday, April 13, 2002, in a hospital in Dallas. Survivors include her husband, Clifton "Bud" CUSICK of the home; one daughter, Darlene; one son, Rick; eight grandchildren; three sisters, Bonnie Jean, Kathryn and Sue; and one brother, Tommy Dale.

Bill KINGSBURY, 74, of Gore, died Saturday, April 13, 2002 at Muskogee. He was born sept. 12, 1927 at Ventura, Calif. Cremation was under the direction of Bradley Funeral Home in Muskogee. The family will hold a private memorial service in California. He married Betty BERRYHILL on Nov. 12, 1946, at  Riverside, Calif. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Betty KINGSBURY of the home; two daughters, Kathryn and Dianna; one son, Michael L.; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Ralph R. ; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara E. ADAMS and one son, William Michael.

Memorial services for Edgar Lee RICH, 72, of Tulsa, were held at the Mobley-Dodson Funeral Service of Sand Springs. He was born Sept. 20, 1929, in Marble City, to Toney Edgar RICH and Clara Lee (SEABOLT) RICH. He died Thursday, April 11,   2002. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Tina; one daughter and son-in-law, Diann and Gary; his step-mother, Elizabeth RICH; five grandchildren; three sisters, Frances, Jo Ann, and Ruby; three brothers, Elvin, Toney Edgar Jr, and Ray; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one brother, Onial Dee RICH; and son, Jerry RICH.

Graveside services for Rhonda L. SUMMERS, 36, of Muldrow, are being held Friday, at 11 a.m.., at Upper Camp Creek Cemetery, north of Muldrow, with Rev. Ricky Osbourne officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born July 21, 1965 in Talihina, to Leroy W. SUMMERS Sr. and Mary (RITTER) SUMMERS. She died Monday, April 15, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Heather; two sons, Billy Jack and Derek; one granddaughter; her mother and  step-father, Mary and Rodney ELAM; her father, Leroy SUMMERS; five brother, Gary, Darren, Leroy, "Peewee", Scott and Ronald; three sisters, Brenda, Pam and Deborah; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Bill THOMPSON, 64, of Vian, were held at 2 p.m., Monday, at the Vian United Methodist Church in Vian, with Revs. Vernon Lawrence and Dale Ritter officiating. Burial was in Box Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Oct. 27, 1937, in Muskogee, to Trilby "Buster" THOMPSON and Anna Maxine (CROSSNO) THOMPSON. He died Friday, April 12, 2002, in Muskogee. He married Pat L. WRIGHT on May 13, 1977 in Vian. Survivors include his wife, Pat THOMPSON of the home; one daughter, Susan; two sons, Mike and Brent; one step-son, Kevin; four grandchildren; one sister, Pat; his twin brother, Allen; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, Dick WILSON.

Sunday, April 21, 2002

Graveside services for Billy Eugene ADAMS, 47, of Sallisaw, were held Friday, at 10:00 a.m., at Rocky Point Cemetery north of Sallisaw, with Rev. Leroy Reid officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Sept. 22, 1954 in Tracy, Calif. to Bill Joe ADAMS and Jackie (McCALL) ADAMS. He died Wednesday, April 17, 2002, in Sallisaw. He married Janet Leanne (THOMAS) ADAMS on July 23, 1990 in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Leanne of the home; one son, Isaac; his father, Bill Joe ADAMS; his mother Jackie ADAMS; one sister, Christine; three brothers; David, Robert and Don; father-in-law, J.B. THOMAS; sister-in-law, Kathy; and brother-in-law, Troy.

Graveside services for Sally B. AGENT, 90, of Sallisaw were held Friday, at 4:00 p.m. at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Jan. 16, 1912 in Cherokee to William BAHR. She died Wednesday, April 17, 2002, in Ada. She married William Seth AGENT Sr. on May 2, 1937 in Oklahoma City. He preceded her in death on March 16, 1970. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Dr. William S. Jr. and his wife Jackie; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Allen BAGLEY Jr., 69, of Muldrow, are being held Saturday, at 10:00 a.m. at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow, with Revs. Shawn Money Charles Ogdon and David Rhoads officiating. Burial is in Blackjack Cemetery,northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born Dec. 15, 1932 in Vian to Allen Ludwell BAGLEY Sr. and Stella Naomi (VESSELL) BAGLEY. He died Wednesday, April 17, 2002, in Sallisaw. He married Annamay Bernice on July 28, 1951 in Fort Smith, Ark. She preceded him in death on Sept. 8, 1995. He married Earlene C. CHANDLER ROGERS on July 3, 2000 in Muldrow. Survivors include his wife, Earlene C. BAGLEY of the home; two daughters, Bethia and Heather; two sons, Rev. Mark Allen and Stephen Bruce; four grandchildren; seven sisters, Edith, Wilma, Naomi, Helen, Loretta, Annetta and Jeanice; one brother, Harold; one step-daughter, Janice; one step-son, Jackie; and three step-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by one son, Phillip Andrew BAGLEY on June 26, 1966.

Bernie W. CHEEK, a longtime Sallisaw resident, died Sunday in Tulsa. He was 82. Funeral services  were held at 11 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Sallisaw with the Rev. Brian Zinck and Marvin  Merrill officiating. Burial followed at Akins Cemetery north of Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home. Cheek was born Nov. 8, 1919, in Sallisaw to Beautine Douglas CHEEK and Stella (PETERS) CHEEK. Bernie is survived by his wife, Masako SESOKO CHEEK; daughters, Sandra and her husband, Sinclair , and Carol Sue and her husband, Larry; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Other survivors include his brother Barney and his wife, Connie; sisters Nadine, Kathleen, Jennie and her husband, Bill, and Doris and her husband, Wayne. Bernie was preceded in death by his parents, brother Garland CHEEK, grandson Douglas McGEE and step-mother Gatha CHEEK.

Graveside services for Manuel CHOATE, 58, of Marble City, were held Friday, at 2:00 p.m. at the Dwight Mission Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, with Rev. Clifton Pettit officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Sept. 28, 1943 in Marble City to James Leon CHOATE and Loriene (KENNEDY) CHOATE. He died Wednesday, April 17, 2002, in Tulsa. Survivors include his mother, Loriene CHOATE; three sisters, Velma, Patsy and Redeena; two brothers, Robert and Tom; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father and two brothers, Marvin and James Alfred CHOATE.

Funeral services for Eula Mae KING, 81, of Sallisaw, are being held Saturday, at 2:00 p.m. at Blunt Baptist Church, north of Sallisaw, with Rev. Leroy Reid officiating. Burial is in Brushy Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born March 18, 1921 in Sallisaw to W.M. MELTON and Lizzie (GOAD) MELTON. She died Wednesday, April 17, 2002 in Sallisaw. Survivors include three daughters, Dorothy Mae, and Lahoma Renee and Polly Jean; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Tommy Dale LOVELL, 57, of Muldrow, are being held Saturday, at 2:00 p.m. at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow, with Revs. Shawn Money and Mark Merrill officiating. Burial is in Seabolt Cemetery, northeast of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born Feb. 9, 1945 in Altus, Ark. to William Hugh LOVELL and Marybelle (McDONALD) LOVELL. He died Tuesday, April 16, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Margie Jane  WATKINS on May 19, 1967 in Greenwood. Survivors include his wife, Margie LOVELL of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and Dwight; two sons and daughters-in-law, Rick and Oreta, and Bill and Tabitha; nine grandchildren; and five sisters, Ann, Elizabeth, Patsy, Nancy and Judy. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Donn LOVELL.

Funeral services for Lyda Cathernine POWELL , 92, of Muldrow, were held Friday, at 2:00 p.m. at Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating. Burial was in Blackjack Cemetery, northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. She was born Aug. 19, 1909 in Piney, Ark. to Marshall MORGAN and Willie (SHEPPARD) MORGAN. She died Tuesday, April 16, 2002, in Muldrow. She married Lige E. POWELL Jr. on Sept. 11, 1929, in Mineral Springs community. He preceded her in death February 1973. Survivors include one daughter, Helen; two sons, Avis and Willis; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Helen Irene PRICE, 69, of Roland, were held Thursday, at 2 p.m., at Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Revs. George Corbell and Magellan O'Neal officiating. Burial was at Liberty Cemetery, north of Roland, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born Jan 18, 1933 in Muldrow to Edgar James REED and Eva Bell (JEREMIAH) REED. She died Tuesday, April 16, 2002, in Roland. She married Joe Murray PRICE on March 15, 1958, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, of the home; four daughters, Phyllis, Cathy, Diana and Reta; two sons, Charles and Ronnie; her father, Edgar James REED; 17 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Oma Lee, Sue and Virginia; and two brothers, Herbert and Jimmy. She was preceded in death by her mother.

Funeral services for Olean SKAGGS, 91, of Blackgum community, will be held,Monday, at 2 p.m., at Blackgum Harvestime Church with Revs. Chris Armer and Gordon Ward officiating. Burial will be at Box Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born May 1, 1910 in Sallisaw to William Tell TABOR and Linda (BIAS) TABOR. She died Thursday, April 18, 2002, in Vian. She married Theodore SKAGGS on Dec. 16, 1927 in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on Aug. 25, 1984. Survivors include two daughters, Carlene and Thelma; two sons, Howard and Ronnie; 20 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Claude and Jake SKAGGS and two daughters, Rema PACE and Vera FERGUSON.

Thursday, April 25, 2002

Funeral services for Elzie Ray BRAY, 72, of Muldrow, were held Monday, at 2 p.m., at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Rev. Carl Fugett officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery of Muldrow under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born May 12, 1929 in Hitchita to George BRAY and Dovie (WOODARD) BRAY. He died Thursday, April 18, 2002 in Muldrow. He married Margaret Ruth MATHEWS on April 16, 1949 in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Margaret of the home; four daughters, Dequita, Phyllis, Joan and Christina; two sons, Ray and Anthony; five granddaughters; three grandsons; two great-grandchildren; a twin sister, Faye; and two brothers, Wesley and Manuel.

Funeral services for Wayne BROOKS, 70, of Muldrow, were held Tuesday, at 2 p.m., at the Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Roland, with Revs. Andy O'Neal and Earl Roberts officiating. Burial was in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery, northeast of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born May 3, 1931 in Muldrow to Elbert "JONES" NORRID and Dollie (RHOADS) NORRID. He died Saturday, April 20, 2002 in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Cassie RUSSELL on Oct. 8, 1955 in Moffett. Survivors include his wife Cassie of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Karen; one daughter and son-in-law, Sandy and Rick; two grandsons and Joe; two step-grandsons and Chris; three step great-granddaughters; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Elsie BARTO.

Graveside services for Ruth Ann (VANN) DAY, 87, of Missouri, were held Monday, at 2 p.m., at Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Feb. 5, 1915 in Sallisaw to William VANN and Iva Jane (MULLIN) VANN. She died Thursday, April 18, 2002, in Russellville, Mo. Survivors include her husband, Louise T. DAY of the home; one daughter, Jean STALLINGS of Leavenworth, Kan.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life Memorial service for Charles Cleo DEESE, 70, of Smartsville, Calif. formerly of Sallisaw, are being held Sunday, at 1 p.m., at the Smartville Grocery Store. He was born Aug. 4, 1931 in Sallisaw to William DEESE and Beatrice Bell (WATERS) DEESE. He died Thursday, April 11, 2002 at his home. He married Nelda Jane McCARLEY in Phoenix. Survivors include two sons, Rod and Jon; five grandchildren; his twin sister, Cletis "Speedy"; three brothers, Les and Lou; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Nelda Jane DEESE and his parents.

Funeral services for Shannon Olene (MITCHELL) MAGNESS, 64, of Sallisaw, are being held Thursday, at 10 a.m, at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Rev. Jason Helmbacher officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born May 28, 1937 in Akins to Raymond MITCHELL  and Bessie REED HATTER. She died Monday, April 22, 2002, in Waldron, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Warren of Sallisaw; two daughters, Jackie and Debbie;  one son, Keith; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother Elzie; one uncle, Alvis; one aunt, Ruby; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. She was preceded in death by one son, Vernon Arnold CHRISTIAN.

Graveside services for Harold Luther MASON, 75, of Harrah, Okla. formerly of Gore, were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at the Brent Cemetery, south of Sallisaw, with Revs. Nolan Mainus and Jim Goines officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw he was born Jan. 30, 1927 in Bard, Calif. to Joseph Aaron MASON and Anna (SMITH) MASON. He died Saturday, April 20, 2002 in Oklahoma City. He married Vondal F. MAINUS on Aug. 2, 1953 in Oklahoma City. Survivors include his wife, Vondal F. MASON of the home; three daughters, Bobbie Lee, Tracy Joe and Lindy Ann; seven grandsons; one granddaughter; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Opal and Maudie; one adopted sister, Norma Jean; three adopted brothers, Dub, Glenn and Woodrow SMITH.

Funeral services for Lela (GIST) MAXWELL, 95, of Spiro, were held Wednesday, at 10 a.m., at the Tucker Church of Christ in the Tucker Community with Mr. Taylor Joyce officiating. Burial was in the Short Mountain Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. She was born June 13, 1906 in Dora, Ark. to Butler BROOKS and Oklahoma (BRANHAM) WINN. She died Sunday, April 21, 2002 in Spiro. Survivors include two daughters, Della and Alice; two step-daughters, Berdice and Treva; four sons, Frank, J.D., Bob and Butler; two step-sons, Bob and Jim; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Grace and Ruth. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, John GIST and Rye MAXWELL; two daughters, Mattie MALLAY and Euna SUTTER; two sisters, Willie POSEY and Irene ADAMS; five brothers, Claude, George, Ben, Clifford, and Clyde WINN; one grandchild, Roger GIST; and one great-grandchild, Madison FINN.

Funeral services for Phillip SANGSTER, 65, of Van Buren, were held at 11 a.m., Saturday, at the Edwards Van-Alma Chapel in Van Buren. Burial was in Gill Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. He died Wednesday, April 17, 2002 in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Dionne of the home; three daughters, Phyllis, Becke and Rachael; three sons, Bryon, Michael and Joe GRAHAM; 14 grandchildren; and one brother, James.

Funeral services for Clay Beauford SCOTT, 81, of Sallisaw were held Wednesday, at 10 a.m., at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Jasper Ligon officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Jan. 17, 1921 in Akins Community to Champ Farris "Boots" SCOTT and Buena Vesta (LESSLEY) SCOTT. He died Friday, April 19, 2002 in Sallisaw. He married Evelyn Juanita MILLER on July 24, 1941, in the Akins Community. Survivors include his wife Evelyn J. SCOTT of the home; one daughter, Brenda; two sons, Gary and Dennis; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and one brother, Dale.

Funeral services for Earl L. STEINMETZ, 73, of Muldrow, will be held Friday, at 11 a.m., at the Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial will be in U. S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. He died Saturday, April 20, 2002 in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife Patrice STEINMETZ of the home; three daughters, Melonie, Caren and Cherry; one son, Earl; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Sandra; and one brother, R.C.  

 Graveside services for Charles Edward STIMSON Jr., 86, of Muldrow, were held Monday, at 10 a.m., at the Gans Cemetery in Gans, with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born Feb. 22, 1916 in Gans to Charles Edward STIMPSON(sp) Sr. and Della Amanda (GIBSON) STIMSON. He died Friday, April 19, 2002 in Muldrow. He married Joyce Lee DIAL on Aug. 23, 1956 in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife Joyce STIMSON of the home; two sons, Marvin D. and Bobby Lynn; one daughter, Gayle; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; four sister, Ava, Jenny, Lola and Willene; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by  one son, Billy Charles STIMSON.

Funeral services for Ila Dee TEDFORD, 71, of Spiro, were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, at the Eastside Full Gospel Church in Spiro, with Rev. Wes Mclaughlin officiating. Burial was in Dora Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. She was born Oct. 4, 1930, to Edgar Jackson BREWER and Martha (CAGEL) BREWER. She died Thursday, April 18, 2002, in Spiro. Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Deborah and J.R., Rhonda and Clifford, and Letha; two sons and daughters-in-law, Johnie and Rhonda and Terry and Brenda; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one sister, Edna; and two brothers, Albert and Cleo. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Gene BRANUM; and four sister, Flossie Mae BREWER, Eva SMITH, Ruby PIKE, and Ella Mae PROCK.

Funeral services for Sue Ann WRIGHT, 48, of Sallisaw, are being held Thursday, at 11 a.m., at the First Baptist Church in Blackgum, with Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Burial is in the Box Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Oct. 10, 1953 in Wichita, Kan. to Lee Roy WRIGHT Jr. and Shirley (DOUGLAS) WRIGHT. She died Sunday, April 21, 2002 in Sallisaw. Survivors  include her finacee, David; her parents, Lee Roy and Shirley WRIGHT; one sister, Cindy; two brothers, Keith and Tommy; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Sunday, April 28, 2002

Funeral services for Donna LeeAnn COLLINS, 39, of Gans, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday, at First Assembly of God Church, of Gans with the Rev. Harold McKeehen officiating. Burial is in Cottonwood Cemetery, south of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Feb. 3, 1963, in Kansas City, Mo., to M.T. LOLLIS. She died Thursday, April 25, 2002, in Sallisaw. She married Roy Ottis COLLINS on Jan. 16, 1987, in Gans. Survivors include her husband, of the home; one daughter, Amber Dawn; one son, Benjamin Joshua; four sisters, Norma, Linda, Tonya and Teresa; three brothers, Tommy, Michael and Richard Dale.

Funeral services for Marie A.  DANIELS, 90, of Neosho, Mo., are being held at 10 a.m., Saturday, at Hilldale Baptist Church in Neosho, with Dr. Phillip McClendon and Rev. Jack Jones officiating. Burial is in Kenney Cemetery, under the direction of Clark Funeral Home of Neosho. She was born Dec. 15, 1911, in Diamond, Mo. She died Wednesday, April 24, 2002. She married Harvey Duke DANIELS on April 26, 1933, in Neosho. He preceded  her in death on Dec. 1, 1981. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Lee, Elin and Phil and Alice and Merlin; two sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Glenda and Don and Jean; one brother, Niles; one sister, Wanda; 22 grandchildren;  55 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Bill DANIELS and Harvey DANIELS Jr. Pallbearers are her grandsons.

Funeral services for Olen C. FLANAGAN, 83, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m., Friday, at Copic Missionary Baptist Church, northeast of Muldrow with the Rev. Floyd Kester and Rev. Dale Phelps officiating. Burial was in Seabolt Cemetery, northeast of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born November 26, 1918, in Stilwell, to Daniel Milton and Bertha (SAYLOR) FLANAGAN. He died  Tuesday, April 23, 2002, in Sallisaw. Survivors include three daughters, Deanna Due, Patricia Lou and Glenda Ellen; one son, O.C. Jr.; six grandchildren;  and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for James Allen RALLS, 83, of Vian, is being held at 10 a.m., Saturday, at Lake Road Church of Christ in Gore, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. He was born July 23, 1918, in Bokoshe, to Willie Butler and Frances (VERMILLION) RALLS. He died Wednesday, April 24, 2002, at Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Alice RALLS of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Nancy; one daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and Dennis; four grandchildren; two great-grandsons; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and loved ones; and a host of beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers.

Beulah RHODES RIDENS died Early in the morning of April 25 at Sequoyah Manor Nursing Home. Born Beulah August CORTER on April 3, 1904, in Yell County, Ark., to Alexander CORTER and Ida Florence GREER CORTER. She married Forrest S. RHOADES, of Lampasas, Texas, on Nov. 25, 1923. Beulah Married Earl RIDENS on May 6, 1973, in Oklahoma City. Mrs. RIDENS was preceded in death by her first husband Forrest S. RHOADS; son and daughter-in-law Forrest Jr. and Nell RHOADES; daughter Bernice RHOADES STRONG; and son-in-law Lee Roy "Scotty" SCOTT; and brothers Joe and Paul CORTER. She is survived by husband Earl RIDENS of Sallisaw; son and daughter-in-law, Eldred and Margie; daughter Etna; sister Fern; and many other family, friends and loved ones. Services will be in Oklahoma City Monday, April 29, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Little Chapel of Roses at Resthaven Cemetery in Oklahoma City.

Memorial services for Sam TROTTER, 88, of W. Siloam Spring, Okla., are being held at Fleetwood Cemetery in Sallisaw, with Rev. Don Niblett officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Aug. 17, 1913 in Hanson to Tom TROTTER and Ella (SEABOLT) TROTTER. He died Wednesday, April 24, 2002, in W. Siloam Springs. Survivors include his wife, Myrtle of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Doris and Kenneth, and Billie Sue and Phillip; two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Marie, and Thomas and Stephanie; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one nephew J. R. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Frank and Raymond TROTTER; four sisters, Lucille BROWN, Luella, Della MAYFIELD and Bessie; and one grandson, Ty CHILDERS. 

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