Sequoyah County Times January 2002

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Thursday, January 3, 2002

Funeral services for Thomas Ray COKER Sr., 62, of Panama, were held 2 p.m., Jan. 2, 2002, at the Mallory Chapel in Spiro, with Rev. Everett Morris officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. Mr. COKER was born July 19, 1939, in Mansfield, Ark. to Steve COKER and Pauline JACKSON. He died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Linda of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Becky and her husband Danny, and Sheila; four sons and one daughter-in-law, Jason, Steven and Tommy Ray Jr. and his wife Sherry, and  j; one step-daughter, Tammy; two step-sons, Bobby and Russell; one sister, Mazie; one brother, Russell Bob; numerous grandchildren; numerous step-grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one son, Lemul COKER.

Funeral services for Oteka CORBELL, 69, of Lavaca, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Jan. 2, 2002, at the Assembly of God Church in Lavaca, with Rev. Grinder officiating. Burial is in Tate Cemetery Northwest of Charleston, Ark., under the direction of Smith Mortuary of Charleston. She was born May 24, 1932, in Arbuckle Island, Ark., to John DOUGLAS and Victoria McCRAE. She died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001,  in St Edwards Hospital in Fort Smith, Ark.   Survivors include two daughters, Gloria and Sheila; two sons, Buddy and Randy; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Joy and Johnnie; two brothers, J.O. and Edward. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. A. "Junior" CORBELL.

Funeral services for Louise CROSSLIN, 74, of Tahlequah, are being held at 11 a.m., Jan. 2, 2002, at the Hart Funeral Chapel in Tahlequah, with Mr. David Young officiating. Burial is in Tahlequah City Cemetery, under the direction of Hart Funeral Home of Tahlequah. Mrs. CROSSLIN was born May 29, 1927, in Sallisaw, to Alvon and May (BURTON) DIFFEE. She died Friday, Dec. 28, 2001, in Tulsa. She married Paul Crosslin on July 18, 1942, in Fort Smith, Ark.  Survivors include one son, Alvon and his wife Billy; one brother, Alvon; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and many loved ones and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul ; one son, Randy CROSSLIN; her parents; and two brothers, Conway and Norman DIFFEE.

Funeral services for Pattie Sue FARGO DAY, 66, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m., Dec. 31, 2001, at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Revs. Edward Markham and Randy Farmer officiating. Burial was in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. DAY was born  Mar. 21, 1935, in Eagle City, to Cicero Brookshire FARGO and Irene Zelma (EVANS) FARGO. She died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, in Muldrow. She married Immon Joe DAY on Oct. 16, 1951 in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include her husband, of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Jody; two sons and daughters-in-law, Harvey and Tracey and Dennis and Sharol; nine grandchildren; and one sister, Mary Etta.

Funeral services for James Alfred PLANK, 80, of Muldrow, were held Dec. 31, 2001, at 10 a.m. at the Cornerstone Freewill Baptist Church in Roland, with Revs. Marlin Douhit and Raymond Chronister officiating. Burial was in Blackjack Cemetery northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. PLANK was born Jan. 24, 1921, in Braden Bottoms, to Jess PLANK and Lola (DAVIS) PLANK. He died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, in Muldrow. He married Leila Beatrice TAYLOR on Sept. 28, 1941, in Moffett. Survivors include his wife, Leila Beatrice of the home; one son, Larry; three daughters, Linda, Elaine  and Alice; 16 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Sherman "Buddy" and Lucky; and one sister, Wanda. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Truman, Lewis, Billy Joe, Bobby Jack and Leon PLANK and one son, Jerry PLANK.

Funeral services for Euleta Catherine SMITH, 86, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m., Jan. 3, 2001, at the Church of Christ in Sallisaw, with Rev. Royce Martin officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born sept. 12, 1915, in Pisgah, Ark., to Henry Gordon HAMILTON and Mary Cora (MARTIN) HAMILTON. She died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married James Arvil SMITH in 1938 in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on Aug. 10, 1991. Survivors include one son and two daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Sandy and Pamela; two granddaughters; one great-granddaughter; one sister, Margarine. She was preceded in death by twin babies at birth, Larry SMITH and Mary SMITH and one son, James Ronald "Ronnie" SMITH.

Funeral services for Shelby TWEEDY, 70, of Tulsa, are being held at 10 a.m., Jan. 3, 2002, at the Mark Griffith Memorial Funeral Home-Westwood Chapel in Tulsa  and 2 p.m., Jan. 3, 2002, at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Rodney Harris officiating. Burial is in Maple Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Mark Griffith Memorial Funeral Home-Westwood Chapel of Tulsa. Mr. TWEEDY was born Jan. 19, 1931, in Sallisaw. He died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001, in Tulsa. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Melba TWEEDY of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law,  Rebecca and Shelly and her husband Steve; three grandchildren; his father, Bill TWEEDY; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and his wife Ruth and LeRoy and his wife, Glenna; and three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Lula Belle, Loyce and her husband Bob and Dorothy and her husband Tony. He was preceded in death by his mother, Stella TWEEDY; two sisters, Elsie JOHNSON and Dora HALE, one brother, Wilburn TWEEDY.

Funeral services for Donald M. WENDEL, 70, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m., on Dec. 31, 2001, at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. David Clewell officiating. Burial was in Brent Cemetery south of Sallisaw, under the direction Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WENDEL was born Feb. 10, 1931, in Cimarron, Kan., to Martin J. WENDEL and Melva (BATMAN) WENDEL. He died Friday, Dec. 28, 2001, in Sallisaw.   He married Carlene FRAZIER on Mar. 17, 1954, in Garden City, Kan. Survivors include his wife, Carlene WENDEL of the home; one daughter, Candice; one son and daughter-in-law, Travis F. and Dawn; two grandchildren; two brothers, Leroy and Charles "Butch"; one sister, Alice Marie; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends and wonderful neighbors.

Sunday, January 6, 2002                                                                                                                                          Funeral services for Jerry D. ALLEN, 55, formerly of sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. , on Monday, Dec. 24, 200l, at Smith Mortuary Chapel in Derby, Kan. Survivors include his wife, Kathy; one daughter, Debbie; one grandchild; two brother, Fred and Ted; three sisters, Caron and Mashella and Bonnetta. He was preceded in death by one son, Kevin.

Funeral services for Vera V. AZLIN, 89, of Poteau, were held at 10 a.m., Jan. 2, 2002, at the First Baptist Church in Poteau, with Rev. Phil McGehee officiating. Burial was in Howe Cemetery, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. She was born Jan. 17, 1912. She died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001, in Poteau. Survivors include one son, Donald; one sister, Ruth; one niece, Polly; one great niece, Melody; and other nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Brian Jeffrey BARNES, 23, of Gore, are being held 2 p.m., Jan. 5, 2002, at the Gore High School Gymnasium with Rev. Shannon Barnes officiating. Burial is in White Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral service of Webbers Falls. Mr. BARNES was born Oct. 2, 1978, in Muskogee, to Irvin and Patty (CHANDLER) BARNES. He died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002, near Forrest City, Ark. He married Dawn MENIE on Jan. 29, 2999, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Dawn BARNES of the home; one son, Chandler; one sister, Jennifer; his mother, Patty BARNES; his father; two grandmothers, Norma  DUKE and Delphia HENSLEY; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather J.C. CHANDLER.

Funeral services for Alma Geneva "Jane" ENGLISH, 87, of Salina, Kan., were held at 2 p.m., on Jan. 4, 2002, at Birch Chapel, with Rev. Howard Cox and Bryan Fouts officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Jan. 16, 1914, in Sallisaw, to Virgil LILLARD and Sina RENFRO. She died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, in Salina. Survivors include two sons, G.C. and Lester; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and five nephews and two nieces.

Services for Pending for Mark Allen GARWICK, 43, of Cookson, cremation is under the direction of Green Country Funeral Home of Tahlequah. Mr. GARWICK was born, April 5, 1958, in Rockford, Ill. to Warren and Mary Elizabeth GARWICK. He died Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, in his home. Survivors include his wife, Vyneta BUTLER GARWICK of the home; four step-children, three brothers, Scott, Craig, and Todd; three sisters, Vicki and Traci and Marhi; 12 nieces and nephews, four great nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends and loved ones.

Funeral services for Ura Mae HEDGECOCK, 88, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m., Jan. 4, 2002, at the First United Methodist Church in Muldrow, with Revs. Randy Wade and David Sanders officiating. Burial was in Okmulgee Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. HEDGECOCK was born Aug. 28, 1913, in Okmulgee, to George Calvin PURVINE and Ida Mae (JERNIGAN) PURVINE. She died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. HEDGECOCK married James Leon "Dude" HEDGECOCK in Feb. 1946, in Fort Smith. He preceded her in death on Feb. 2, 1981. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Jack and Willa and Donald and Margaret; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Dixie; and one brother, Joseph.

Graveside services for Charlie LANCASTER, 82, of Vian are being held at 2 p.m., Jan. 5, 2002, at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, with the Rev. Charles Smith officiating, under the direction  of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. LANCASTER was born Dec. 5, 1919, in Tamaha, to Voet LANCASTER and Edna (BENGE) LANCASTER. He died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002, in Roland. Survivors include two sisters, Wilma E. and Lahoma.

Funeral services for Harold E. "Gene" QUALLS, 66, of Sallisaw, are being held at 11 a.m., Jan. 5, 2002, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Derrick Horne officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Aug. 31, 1935, in Nicut, to Theo Arlington Barry QUALLS and Euna Evelyn (FLANAGAN) QUALLS. He married Wava Sue WILSON on Sept. 8, 1959, in Salinas, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Wava Sue QUALLS of the home; one daughter, Shelly Sue; two sons, Ronald Gene and Donald Gene; four grandchildren; three sisters, Lorene, Jane, and Alene; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Frela Joan ROBINSON, 81, of Muskogee, are being held at 2 p.m., Jan. 7, 2002, at the First Baptist Church in Blackgum community, with Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Burial is in Box Cemetery north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. ROBINSON was born June 13, 1920, in Blackgum community, to Walter COOLEY and Millie Flora (DAVIS) COOLEY. She died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002, in Muskogee. Survivors include one son, James Earl; five grandchildren; two sisters, Rose Marie and Jackie; and one brother, Earnest.

Funeral services for Oscar C. TABOR, 89, of Muldrow, were  held at 2 p.m., Jan. 4, 2002, at the Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Roland, with Revs. Kenneth Bynum, J.W. Gray and Andy O'Neal officiating. Burial was in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery northeast of Muldrow. He was born Nov. 20, 1912, in Liberty community, to John Henry TABOR and Lora (ROBERT) TABOR. He died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002, in Roland. He married Emma Evelyn BLAYLOCK on June 28, 1934, in Sequoyah County. Survivors include his wife, Emma TABOR of the home; four daughters, Ima Jean; Kathryn Lee Geraldine and Donna; two sons, Donald Ray and Ron; 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Myrtle; and one brother, Ted.

Sunday, January 13, 2002

Funeral services for Dorothy Mae BREEDLOVE,76, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2:30 p.m., Jan. 12, 2002, at First United Methodist Church in Sallisaw, with Rev. David Clewell officiating, Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BREEDLOVE  was born Aug. 12, 1925, in Sallisaw, to Joe WELCH and Ethel (LACKEY) WELCH. She died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Dr. James Walton BREEDLOVE on May 20, 1946. He preceded her in death on Mar. 27, 1994. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and her husband, Dr. Bill  and Linda and her husband Dr. Mike; five grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Ruth; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles and his wife, Nell and Joe and his wife Lorelei.

Funeral services for Carolyn Ann FOSTER, 52, of Van Buren, Ark., will b e held at 3:00 p.m., Jan. 12, 2002, at Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren with burial in Yoestown Cemetery near Kibler, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. FOSTER died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Vickie; three sons, Bobby and Robert and Vendle; one step-daughter, Debbie; two step-sons, Mike and Ronnie; 17 grandchildren; four sisters, Joyce, Wanda and Margie and Ruth; four brothers, Donnie; Donald, Gary and Bennie.

Graveside services for Robert "Bob" GLENN, 81, of Sallisaw, were held Jan. 9, 2002, at 3 p.m. at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with Rev. Curtis Bias officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Aug. 12, 1920, in Sequoyah County, to Robert GLENN SR. and Eula (BURNS) GLENN. He died Monday, Jan. 7, 2002. He married Gwendolyn June FAIR on Jan. 11, 1958. Survivors include his wife Gwendolyn of the home; one son, Johnny D.; one grandson; two sisters, Mildred and Bonnie.

Johnnie Lee LESSLEY, 67, of Tulsa, was born Mar. 8, 1934, in Blackburn, to Ural and Allie LESSLEY. He died Thursday,  Jan. 3, 2002, in Washougal, Wash. Survivors include six sisters, Bea, Esther, Joyce, Nola, Flora and Jeanette; one brother, Ural. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Mary COLE and his wife, JoAnn LESSLEY. 

Funeral services for Athene BRIGANCE SOWELL, 90, of Nesbit, Miss., were held at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2002, at Forest Hill South Chapel in Memphis, Tenn. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery in Memphis, under the direction of Forest Hill South Funeral Home of Memphis. She died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2002, in American Transitional Rehab in Memphis. Survivors include one daughter,  Betty S.; one son Bill; nine grandchildren, including Kristi, Monty and Scott; and 19 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chesley SOWELL.

Thursday, January 17, 2002

Funeral services for Dica May CRAGHEAD, 89, of Vian, were  held at 2 p.m., Jan. 15, 2002, at Vian Baptist Church with Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.  She was born Mar. 24, 1912, in Vian, to John James SMITH and Maggie Ada (SPECK) SMITH. She died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Jesse James CRAGHEAD on July 15, 1929, in Vian, He preceded her in death on Jan. 19, 1986. Survivors include three daughters, Lillan, Ona, and Gladys; three sons, Leo and Don and Leonard; 28 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and one uncle, Andrew. She was preceded in death by four brothers; and one son, Floyd CRAGHEAD.

Funeral services for Rev. Harold Hunter GARNER, 80, of Alma, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m., Jan. l7, 2002, at Mulberry First Free Will Baptist Church in Arkansas, with Phillip Davis, Revs. Chester B. Smith and Cliff Ahart officiating. Burial is in Rankin Cemetery in Mulberry, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born Dec. 11, 1921, in Mulberry, to Marion Oliver GARNER and Gladys (HUNTER) GARNER. He died Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, in Fort Smith Ark. He married Katie Lou BATTLES on July 7, 1947, in Martinez, Calif. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Katie GARNER of the home; three daughters, Trawanna, LaDonna Sue and Tammy; three sons, Rick, Arlis, and Tony; 14 grandchildren; and two brothers, James and Jerry.

Funeral services for Dorothy Ann HOWARD, 74, of Van Buren, Ark., are being held at 10 a.m., Jan. 17, 2002, at Gracelawn Arbor, with burial in Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. HOWARD died Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, in a local hospital. Survivors include her husband, Jess HOWARD; two daughters, Barbara and Ruby; one son, Jackie; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Ben.

Funeral services for Lillian (SPRADLIN) LANDERS, 90, of Gore, are being held at 10 a.m., Jan. 17, 2002, at Milllsap Funeral Chapel in Webbers Falls, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webber Falls. She was born Mar. 29, 1911, in Eufaula, to Charles and Mary Ann (LOWERY) MEEKS. She died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, in Gore Nursing Home. Survivors include her step-son, Gerald; several step-grandchildren; two brothers and one sister-in-law, her twin Aaron and his wife, Frankie and Connie; four nieces, Charlene, Betty and Patricia and Vangie. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Charles SPRADLIN and Henry LANDERS and one step-son, C.L. "Junior" SPRADLIN.

Funeral services for Earl A. MALES, 82, of Vian, were held at 10 p.m.(?) Jan. 12, 2002, at Millsap Funeral Chapel in Webbers Falls, with Rev. Dan Shaffer officiating. Burial was in Sunny Lane Cemetery in Del City, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. MALES was born Feb. 24, 1919, in Shawnee, to Louis and Eunice (HERRING) MALES. He died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Venda SARGENT on May 5, 1938, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Venda MALES of the home; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Bob and his wife Sandra, Jerry and Darrell and his wife Melody; one daughter and son-in-law, Pat and her husband Jerry; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Charles O'Dell MALES.

Funeral services for Virginia NORRID, 71, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m., Jan. 16, 2002, at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Steve Mabry officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Oct. 19, 1930, in Nowata, to Avery TRIMM and Patsy P. SPRY. She died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Clyde L. NORRID Jr. on Nov. 30, 1960, in Tulsa Survivors include her husband, Clyde of the home; one daughter, Teresa Lynn; two grandchildren; one sister, Betty Lou; two brothers, W.A. and Ed; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Vivian HALL and Carroll SPRY.

Graveside services for Sean Jacob "Jake" PALMER Jr., 1, of Roland, were held at 11 a.m., Jan. 9, 2002, at Roland City Cemetery, with Rev. Don Hutchins officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. He was born May 10, 200, in Colorado Springs, Colo., to Sean Everett PALMER and Kimberly Meredith "Kim" (FOLSOM) PALMER. He died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his parents, of the home; one sister, Sarah Maygon; his maternal grandparents, Laura Kay, Arthur Lee; maternal great-grandparents, Mary and James Franklin; paternal grandparents, Roberta J. and Thomas L.; paternal great-grandparents, Eleanor and David and Pauline; Paternal great-great-grandmother, Ethel; and aunts and uncles, Shane, Ron, Joe, Jeffrey, Mark and Lela, Justin and Valerie and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Jewel L. PATTERSON, 90, of Van Buren, Ark. were held at 10 a.m., Jan. 16, 2002, at Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren , with burial in Macedonia Cemetery, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. She died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2002, in a local hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Wilma Jean; six grandchildren; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jack W. and Jerry and Jerry S.

Funeral services for Robert Charles "Bob" PELLUM, 55, of Roland were held at 2 p.m.,  Jan. 14, 2002, at Roland City Cemetery, with Dr. Lee Woodard  officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. He was born Sept. 30, 1946, in Illinois, to Grethel Marie (DAVAULT) PELLUM. He died Friday, Jan. 11, 2002, in Roland. Survivors include two daughters, Gina and Vonnie; two sons, Robert and David; nine grandchildren; one brother, Jim; two sisters, Barbara and Trudy; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Rocky Laray SCOTT, 40, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Jan. 15, 2002, at Brent Cemetery near Sallisaw, with Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Aug. 10, 1961, in San Jose, Calif., to Carl Ray SCOTT and Leatha CRUSE SCOTT TODD. He died Friday, Jan. 11, 2002, in Sallisaw. He married Vivian Ardis BROWN on July 4, 1995, in Rio Linda, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Vivian SCOTT of the home; two daughters, Lori and Ester; three stepdaughters, Elizabeth, Sheryl and Heather; three step-sons, Darin, Gregg and Ralph; his mother and step-father, Leatha and Keith; one sister, Sheila; one brother, James. He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Ray SCOTT.

Thursday, January 24, 2002

Funeral services for Burl BLACKWOOD, 80, of Gore, were held at 2 p.m., Jan. 22, 2002, at the Millsap Chapel in Webbers Falls with Rev. Dan Shaeffer officiating. Burial was in White Cemetery in Gore, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. He was born April 21, 1921, in Webbers Falls to Jack and Fannie (BREEDLOVE) BLACKWOOD. He died Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, at Gore. Survivors include one son, Don and his wife Carol; one daughter, Sandra Kay; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Glin  and Eugene; three sisters, Addie, Geneva and Barbara Sue. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dosha BLACKWOOD, three brothers, Earl, Hearl and Garmon; two sisters, Virginia GRAHAM and Margaret BLACKWOOD; and his parents.

Graveside services for Harold L. 'Junior' HONEYCUTT, 71, of Purdy, Mo., formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m., Jan. 22, 2002, at the Marble City Cemetery, with Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Mar. 2, 1930, in Marble City, to Louie HONEYCUTT and Ruby (PERRY) HONEYCUTT. He died Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, in Cassville, Mo. Survivors include four sons, Lonnie, John, Allen and Joe; two daughters, Trenna and Dana; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Louise; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one son, James Lewis HONEYCUTT in 2001.

Funeral services for Jessie METHENY, 94, of Barling, Ark, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m., Jan. 22, 2002, at the Brushy Cemetery north of Sallisaw, with Rev. Bob Maxwell officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Sept. 12, 1907, in Long, Indian Territory, to Tom REED and Lou (HARRIS) REED. She died Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Betty Jo; one son, Kenneth; numerous grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; several great-great grandchildren; and one brother, James "Buck". She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charley; and several brothers and sisters.

Funeral services for Eugene Edward "Gene" NEEDHAM, 69, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m., Jan. 21, 2002, at the Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Roland, with Rev. Andy O'Neal officiating. Burial was in Liberty Cemetery north of Roland, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. He was born Jan. 11, 1933, in Hackett, Ark., to Vaughn William NEEDHAM and Willie Agnes (MOORE) NEEDHAM. He died Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, in Muldrow. Survivors include his wife, Margie NEEDHAM of Muldrow; one daughter and son-in-law, Tammy Kay and Daniel; two sons and daughters-in-law, Terry Eugene and Janet and Kerry Don and Sonja; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Betty, Diana and Louise; one brother, Jerry.

Graveside services for James ODER, 77, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m., Jan. 22, 2002,  at the Redland Cemetery, with Rev. Wayne I. Hall officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born May 14, 1924, in Redland, to William Bert ODER and Maude (WAGERS) ODER. He died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002, in Van Buren, Ark. He married Dorothy Mae TERRELL on Jan. 8, 1945, in New Mexico. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy ODER of the the home; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Ike and Johnnie Mae, Johnny and Sharon and Larry; two daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Lloyd and Joyce and Terry; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one sister, Joyce; one brother, Albert; one niece and several cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Biddie Leona OWEN, 98, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Jan. 21, 2002, at the Oak Grove Baptist Church, with burial in Gill Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. Survivors include two and daughters and sons-in-law, Irene and Virgil and Janice and Jay; three sons and daughters-in-law, Stanley and Peggy, Don and Geneva, and Dale and Pat; 21 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren;10 great-great-grandchildren; one sister Faye; one brother, Coyal; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, T.R. OWEN and one son, Kenneth OWEN.

Funeral services for Maudie POTTS, 68, of Warner, were held at 10 a.m., Jan. 22, 2002, at the Warner First Assembly of God Church with Revs. Clarence Guthrie and Jerry Smith officiating. Burial was in Bennett Cemetery, under the direction of Lescher-Millsap Funeral Home of Muskogee. She was born July 8, 1933, in Warner to Henry and Carmen TALLEY. She died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002, in Muskogee Regional Medical Center. Survivors include Robert and Joyce, Larry and Kaye, Brenda, Jon and Connie, and Jackie and Barbara; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mable and Wanda and two brothers, Bob and Foster. She was preceded in death by her husband, Watie POTTS in Oct. of 1994 and daughter, JoAnn POTTS in Feb. of 1999.

Funeral services for Roy Dale RISLEY Sr., 58, of Vian, were held at 2 p.m., Jan. 22, 2002, at the Blackgum First Baptist Church, with Revs. Dale Ritter and Dwayne Davis officiating, with burial in Box Cemetery north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Jan.31, 1943, in Vian, to Clifton Willis RISLEY and Maud Elizabeth (ROSS) RISLEY. He died Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, in Muskogee. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Roy and Delorus; one grandson; his mother, Maud; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Florine and Willie, Allene and James, and Shirley; four brothers and two sisters-in-law, Donald, Carmal and Betty, Robert and Emma Lou and Norman.

Funeral services for George SLOAN, 52, of Vian, were held at 11 a.m., Jan. 21, 2002, at the Vian United Methodist Church, with Rev. Vernon Lawrence officiating, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Jan. 23, 1949, in Sallisaw, to Charley Allen "Chock" SLOAN and Ruby Beatrice (McGREW) SLOAN. He died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002, in Galveston, Tex. Survivors include one son, Jason Don; two grandchildren; one step-daughter, Angela; one step-son, David; two sisters, Dorothy and Lucille; one brother, Charles; two former wives, Sheila Jo and Marilyn; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Jewell SLOAN and one brother, Don SLOAN.

Funeral services for Clara Belle TATE, 77, of Webbers Falls, were held at 2 p.m., Jan. 21, 2002, at Millsap Funeral Chapel in Webbers Falls, with Elder Duane Hunt officiating. Burial was in Vaught Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. She was born June 26, 1924, in Webbers Falls, to Morris and Clara (ATKINSON) EOFF. She died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, in Houston, Tex. She married Raymond TATE on June 2, 1944 in Bakersfield, Calif. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Raymond TATE of the home; two sons, Lester and Loren; three daughter, Raylene, Mary and Tonya; 22 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Effie. She was preceded in death by one son, Harvey TATE, one daughter, Sandra EOFF and one granddaughter, Lelannie TAYLOR.

Funeral services for Warren G. THOMAS, 77, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m., Jan. 24, 2002, at the Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw, with Dennis James officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born May 3, 1924, in Akins, to Luke THOMAS and Ada (MARTIN) THOMAS. He died Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, in Sallisaw. He married Bernice BARBEE on Oct. 9, 1943, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Bernice of the home; one daughter, Marilyn; two sons, Danny and his wife Linda, and Larry and his wife Brenda; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Issac THOMAS and three sisters, Oma MORGAN, Dona MARCHANT and Marie GENTRY.

Sunday, January 27, 2002

Graveside services for Anna Sue BARRETT, 56, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m., Jan. 25, 2002, at the Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, with Rev. Johnny Watkins officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Nov. 27, 1945, in Sentinel, to Leander "Bill" MABRY and Dorothy Grace (HALL) MABRY.  She died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Charles Edward BARRETT on March 31, 1961, in Hydro. He preceded her in death on May 4, 1992. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law; one son, Craig; one granddaughter; two grandsons; her father, Billy MABRY; and three sisters, Delpha, Claudia and Margaret.

Funeral services for Richard "Dick" Leigh BURTON, 88, of Cookson, were held at 11 a.m., Jan. 23, 2002,  at the Cookson United Methodist Church, Highway 82 and Cookson Bend Road, with Rev. Marilynn K. Schellhamer officiating. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. Jan. 24, 2002, in Memorial Park Cemetery, at Memorial and Kelley in Oklahoma City, under the direction of Reed -Culver Funeral Home of Tahlequah. He was born July 7, 1913, in Turner, Ark., to James Whitelaw and Bessie (MAYO) BURTON. He died Sunday, Jan. 20, 20002, at his home. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Marilynn Leigh BURTON of the home; five daughters and sons-in-law, Kay and her husband Douglas, Betsy and her husband Randy, Barbara Leigh and her husband Gary, Dana and her husband Dave; a son, Cliff and his wife Maryann;13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Frances M. BURTON; and one sister, Margaret HAWKS.

Graveside services for Ewell L. LASITER, 74, of Roland, were held at 1 p.m., Jan. 25, 2002, at the U.S. National Cemetery, in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van buren, Ark. He died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, in a local hospital. Survivors include two daughters, Lynn and Robin; four grandchildren; one sister, Bernice; one brother, Jerry Dale.

Funeral services for Ronald Thomas "Ronnie" MORGAN, 47, of Sallisaw, will be held at 1 p.m., Jan. 26, 2002, at the Central High School Gymnasium, east of Sallisaw, with Joe Slater officiating. Burial will be in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born June 24, 1954, in Harriman, Tenn., to George T. MORGAN Jr. and Winnie (WILLHITE) MORGAN. He died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, near Mountainburg, Ark. He married Janet FRANCIS on March 2, 1974, in Muskogee. Survivors include his wife Janet MORGAN of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Petty Officer 1st Class, USN Travis Glenn and Tana; one granddaughter; his parents, George and Winnie MORGAN; one sister, Pamela; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by twin grandchildren in 2000; one brother, Richard MORGAN and two nephews.

Funeral services for William E. "Gene" REESE, 72, of Roland, were held at 2 p.m., Jan. 25, 2002, at the Roland Assembly of God Church, with burial in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith, Ark. He was born Oct. 13, 1929. He died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, in Roland. Survivors include his wife, Nelda REESE of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Dwight; two sons and daughters-in-law, Kenny and Linda and Terry and Janet; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one sisters and brother-in-law, Okla and Andrew; one brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Dorothy.

Funeral services for Virginia Inez TURLEY,62,  of Bokoshe will be held at 2 p.m., Jan. 27, 2002, at the First Assembly of God Church in Bokoshe, with Rev. Lynn Bullard officiating. Burial was in Old Bokoshe Cemetery, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. She was born July 25, 1939, in Berch Grove, Ark. She died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, in Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband Rick TURLEY of the home; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Rick and Nancy and Michael; two daughters, Michelle and Susan; four grandsons, Shannon, Jeremy and Ricky and Wesley; one granddaughter; five great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Thursday, January 31, 2002

Private services for Kathryn COOK, 65, of Arizona, were held at 1:30 p.m., Jan. 29, 2002, at the Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. David Clewell officiating. Burial was in Mitchell Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born May 17, 1936, in Muldrow, to Jim C. COOK and Willard Francis (RAGSDALE) COOK. She died Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, in Prescott, Ariz. Survivors include two sisters, Mildred and Helen; one brother, Leroy; and three nephews and two nieces.

Memorial services for Emma Lillian HAGEMANN, 80, of Webbers Falls, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Feb. 4, 2002, at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Gibson, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Nov. 26, 1921, in Modoc, Calif., to Lemuel Morris HARTER and Emma Marie (GALLEGER) HARTER. She died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, in Warner. She married Adolf Paul HAGERMANN on Oct. 12, 1966, in Carson City, Nev. He preceded her in death on June 13, 2000. Survivors include one daughter, Rebecca L.; two sons, Donald E. and Richard M.; one step-son, Thomas Lee; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Lucille A.

Barbara Joann MAPLE, 69, of Sallisaw, died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002, in Gore. She was born May 12, 1932, in Lawrence, Kan. to Dewey MANNESS and Vera (HOLDERMAN) MANNESS. She married Robert MAPLE on Aug. 13, 1950 in Kansas. Survivors include her husband, Robert of the home; two sons, Gary Robert and James Eldon; two granddaughters;  direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. He was born Mar. 6, 1981, in Oklahoma City, to Jay RUTLAND and Diane (SCHWARTZ) RUTLAND. He died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, in Muskogee. Survivors include one daughter, Mariah Erin; his parents, Jay and Diane RUTLAND; one brother, Jim; one sister, Kristi; his maternal grandparents, Ted and Joan; one nephew; and several aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends, including his companion, April; He was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Jonathan RUTLAND in 1972.

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