June 2003

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Memorial services for Alfred Stanley BATCHELDER, 71, of Sallisaw, were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Elder Robert Fuller officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born April 13, 1932, in Pittsfield, Mass. to George BATCHELDER and Emma Margaret (SCHIFFNER) BATCHELDER. He died Monday, May 26, 2003, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters, Kimberly and Mary; two sons, Steve and Keith; seven grandchildren; one sister, Millie; and two brothers, Robert and Clark Edmond. He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Edna (BURDICK) BATCHELDER in 1991.

Memorial services for Alfred Stanley BATCHELDER, 71, of Sallisaw, were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Elder Robert Fuller officiaitng, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born April 13, 1932, in Pittsfield, Mass. to George BATCHELDER and Emma Margaret (SCHIFFNER) Survivors include two daughters, Kimberly and Mary; two sons, Steve and Keith; seven grandchildren; one sister, Millie; and two brothers, Robert and Clark Edmond. He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Edna (BURDICK) BATCHELDER in 1991.

Graveside services for Everett "Leroy" BILYEU, 51, of Shady Point, were held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Shady Point Cemetery, with Rev. Jimmy D. Cook officiating, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. He was born July 5, 1951, in Bakersfield, Calif. He died Saturday, May 31, 2003, in Shady Point. Survivors include three sons, Royce, Bryan and Kevin; four grandchildren; one sister, Pearl; one brother, Art; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Ira Bruce EDWARDS, 79, of Roland, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., with Chaplain Ben Stephens officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. He was born Oct. 28, 1923, in Van Buren, Ark. to Ira Bruce EDWARDS sR. and Dollie Elizabeth (DUNSON) EDWARDS. He died Thursday, May 29, 2003, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Donnie and Phylli; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one sister, Maxine. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Ruth DILL.

Graveside services for Jake Daniel FANNON, 80, of Turlock, Calif., formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, under the direction of Allen Mortuary of Turlock. He was born Sept 24, 1922. He died Monday, May 26, 2003, in Emanuel Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Lela FANNON of Turlock; four sons, Tom, Tim, Dave and Steve; two brothers, Chuck and Clyde; five sisters, Lenore, LaVada, Pauline, Clara Jean, and Linda ; 13 great-grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Norman BROWN; and one brother, Herbert FANNON.

Helen Joyce HATFIELD, 69, of Arizona, formerly of Fort Smith, Ark., died Monday, May 26, 2003, in Arizona. She was born May 15, 1934, in San Diego, Calif. Survivors include her husband, J.R. "Bob" HATFIELD of Arizona; five daughters, Valerie, Sandra, Barbara, Eleanor and Linda; six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Joseph R. HATFIELD; and two grandchildren.

Funeral services for Ellen M. JONES, 83, of Roland were held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark., with burial in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. She died Thursday, May 29, 2003 in Roland. Survivors include two daughters, Rose and Mary; one son, Bud; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; five sisters, Lucille, Carol, Wanda, Ruby and Martha; and one brother, Joe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Henry JONES Sr.

Funeral services for David MATHEWS, 51, of Van Buren, Ark., are being held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Celebration Center Church in Van Buren, with burial in Seabolt Cemetery in Belfonte community, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. He died Monday, June 2, 2003, in an area hospital. Survivors include his wife, Lola (ARMER) MATHEWS of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Charity, and Heather and Jason; one son, Kendall; one grandson; his mother, Ruby MATHEWS; three sisters, Betty, Sharon and Janice; and three brothers, Tommy, Donny and Phillip.

Funeral services for Charles McCONNELL, 80, of Muldrow, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Rev. Carl Fugett and Danny McCONNELL officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born Nov 15, 1922, in Gans to Joseph Shermer McCONNELL and Vennie (MORGAN) McCONNELL. He died Monday, June 2, 2003, in Muldrow. He married Jean MATLOCK on June 14, 1946, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Jean McCONNELL of Muldrow; two grandchildren; two nieces, Connie and Mary Jean; one aunt, Pauline; several cousins; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one son, Eddie Joe McCONNELL.

Funeral services for Eva RUDLOFF, 78, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Christ of King Church in Vian, with Rev. Jean Rozell officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born March 18, 1925, in Sequoyah County, to Harmon Edward MOSS and Cora Lee (MONROE) MOSS. She died Tuesday, June 3, 2003, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two sisters, Faye and Wanda, several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill RUDLOFF; and one son Michael MORELAND.

Funeral services for Chester L. SCARBOROUGH, 70, of Vian, are being held at 11 a.m.Saturday at the Vian High School auditorium in Vian, with Revs. T.D. Drew and Jean Rozell. Burial is in Roselawn Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born April 27, 1933, in Sandtown Bottoims to Sam SCARBOROUGH and Eunice (DREW) SCARBOROUGH. He died Sunday, June 1, 2003, in Vian. He married Elizabeth Ann CHILDERS on Oct 11, 1956, in Sallisaw. She preceded him in death on Oct 12, 2003. Survivors include three daughters, Charmaine, Bernadette and Carlotta; two sons, Schuyler and Jason; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; his father, Sam SCARBOROUGH; one brother, Sam Jr. of Fort Smith; four sisters, Nellie, Florene, Rosie and Maxine; several nieces, nephews, cousins and relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Inez FOLSOM; three children and one daughter-in-law, Mitizie, Christopher and David and his wife.

Funeral services for William Osher WOOD, 71, were held at 10 a.m.Wednesday, at the Barnes and Johnson Funeral Home in Midwest City. He was born April 1, 1932, in Shady Point, to Elias and Cora (COLE) WOOD. He died Sunday, June 1, 2003. He married Janice BARRINGTON on Dec. 16, 1957, in El Paso, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Janice WOOD of the home; Billy Wayne, Robert, Donald and John; six daughters, Debbie, Susan, Kimberly Diane, Lisa and Lauren; 18 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Jennifer; one granddaughter, Heather; one brother; and two sisters.

Graveside services for Lana Beth ZIEGLER, 59, of Webbers Falls, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the White Cemetery northwest of Gore, with Matt Monholland officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. She was born May 21, 1944, in Oklahoma City to Charley Buford BROOKS and Eula May (SNOW) BROOKS. She died Saturday, May 31, 2003, in Roland. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, David and Martisha; two daughters and one son-in-law, Tricia and Robert and Geneva; three grandchildren; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Sherry and Patricia and her husband Richard; three nieces; four nephews; several great-nieces, great-nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Gary Lynn BROOKS; and one grandson, Clayton Lee CAMPBELL.

Funeral services for Estella Ruth HANSEN, 91, of Edwards, Mo., formerly of Spiro, were held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Park Lawn Chapel in Kansas City, Mo., with burial in Green Lawn Cemetery in Kansas City, under the direction of Park Lawn Funeral Home of Kansas City. She was born April 12, 1912, in Salem, Ore. to Charles PRICE and Stella Claire (HENRY) WEBSTER. She died Monday, June 2, 2003, in Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton, Mo. Survivors include three daughters, Clara, Sally and Marian; seven sons, Dan, Pete, Tom, Karl, Frank, John and Ted; 28 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, H.C. HANSEN; and one son, Chris HANSEN.

Graveside services for William Kyle "Keno" KNIGHT, 19, of Pocola, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Upper Spring Creek in Belleville, Ark., under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. He was born April 25, 1984, in Talihina to Linda KNIGHT and Teddy KNIGHT. He died Tuesday, June 3, 2003, in Pocola. Survivors include his mother of the home; his father; one brother, Tighe; his grandparents, Bob and Betty ELLIOTT; and several cousins, aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Johnny Mack "Rail" STEELEY, 63, of Marble City, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Flute Springs Cemetery north of Marble City, with Revs. Clifton Pettit and LeRoy Reid officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born March 12, 1940, in Tahlequah to Cicero STEELEY and Katie (BIRD) STEELEY. He died Wednesday, June 4, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Gussie BUSH on March 8, 1962, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Gussie STEELEY of the home; four daughters and sons-in-law, Sherry and Donald, Gwen and Watie,and Cathy and Puncy, and Narcie and Frank; one son and daughter-in-law, Jeffery and Dixie; 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Betty and Cara and Jerry; one brother and his companion, Johnny Lee and Norma; two nieces; two nephews; one uncle, Calvinr; one great-niece; and two great-nephews.

Funeral services for Nora Mae BEARCE, 86, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow, with Revs. Charles Ogdon and Shawn Money officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born July 29, 1916, in Muldrow to John Henry RAGSDALE Sr. and Orphia Ann (RAMEY) RAGSDALE. She died Saturday, June 7, 2003, in Muldrow. She married Vernon Lewis BEARCE on Sept 28, 1945, in Fort Smith, Ark. He preceded her in death on Jan 14, 1967. Survivors include one brother, Ralston Dale; two nieces and three nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents; one brother, John Henry RAGSDALE Jr.; and three sisters, Edith COX, Irene RAGSDALE and Katherine BEARCE.

Graveside services for Genora Lee BIRDTAIL, 51, of Bunch, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Flute Springs Cemetery in Marble City with Revs. Thomas Sill and Crosslin Smith officiating. She was born Aug 24, 1951, in Tahlequah to Colan CHRISTIE and Nancy CHRISTIE. She died Saturday, June 7, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Leon BIRDTAIL on Dec. 26, 1975, in Gore. Survivors include her husband of the home; one daughter, Angela; three sons, Leon Jr., Ricky and Micky; one grandson; one niece; two nephews; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for John W. DAVIS Sr., 86, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw, with Revs. Robert Palvadao and Given Blakely officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Feb. 11, 1917, in Big Cabin to John W. DAVIS Sr. and Goldie R. (HACKER) DAVIS. He died Friday, June 6, 2003, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Mary Rose (CHEPREGI) DAVIS of the home; five daughters, Rosemary J., Carol A., Sandra J., Billie K. and Barbara; four sons, John W. III, Robert O., David P. and Daniel A.; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Rachel; one brother, Robert Joe and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one great-grandson, William Douglas ELLIS; four sisters; and two brothers.

Memorial services for Barbara Lee FIELDS, 63, of Van Buren, Ark., will be held at 2 p.m.Saturday at Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. She was born April 13, 1940, in Okemah. She died Friday, June 6, 2003, in a nursing home. Survivors include four daughters, Dianna, Edwina, Roberta and Brenda; one son, Robert Jr.; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Wanda and Naomi; and two brothers, Daniel and David.

Funeral services for Greg HOLT, 39, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cornerstone Freewill Baptist Church in Roland, with Revs. Jerry Copeland, Andy O'Neal and Marlin Douthit officiating. Burial is in Lee's Chapel Cemetery south of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born Sept 20, 1963, in Fort Smith, Ark. to Lloyd "Buddy" HOLT Jr. and Callie (MATHIS) HOLT. He died Sunday, June 8, 2003, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two sons, Gared Lloyd and Hunter Jake; his mother and step-father, Callie (HOLT) and Alton BARNES; his father and step-mother, Buddy and Pam HOLT; one sister and brother-in-law, Sherri and Shawn; one brother and sister-in-law, Stephen Todd and Michelle; seven nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for James MOORING, 59, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Cottonwood Cemetery south of Muldrow, with Rev. Gary Dunahoo officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Oct 24, 1943, in Wasco, Calif. to Lige MOORING and Aline (BYRUM) MOORING. He died Sunday, June 8, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Shirley MOORING of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Julie and her husband Jim; one son and daughter-in-law, Monty and his wife Darla; three grandchildren; his mother, Aline MOORING; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Colleen and her husband Harold and Peggy; one brother, Jay; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father.

Funeral services for Wilbur Lee STRICKLAND, 65, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Mallory Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw, with Revs. Phillip Winn and Ed Cherry officiating. Burial was in Marble City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born June 7, 1938, in Avondalo, Ariz. to Robert STRICKLAND and Elizabeth Ann CLARK. He died Saturday, June 7, 2003, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Marie (EMERSON) STRICKLAND of the home; one daughter, Pennie; two sons, Willie and Robert; 11 grandchildren; one sister, Mary; and his mother-in-law, Laura EMERSON.

Funeral services for Dan Kelly "D.K." SWON, 76, of Muskogee, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Muskogee, with Rev. Shannon Winn officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Lescher-Millsap Funeral Home of Muskogee. He was born Sept 20, 1926, in Vian to William SWON and Gertrude (STARNES) SWON. He died Monday, June 9, 2003, in Muskogee. Survivors include his wife, Fredda SWON of the home; one son, Grant B.; one daughter, Angela; one brother and sister-in-law, Edward "Blue" and his wife Helen; one sister, Edna; several nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends, including special friends, Cindy.

Graveside services for Elizabeth Lea WEBSTER, an infant, of Warner, were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Memorial Park Cemetery in Warner, with Rev. Jerry Smith officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. She was born Feb. 21, 2003, in Muskogee to Christopher Lee MURPHY and Sherry Marie WEBSTER. She died Saturday, June 7, 2003, in Warner. Survivors include her parents of the home; paternal grandparents, Harold and Brenda MURPHY; paternal great-grandmother, Patty MURPHY; maternal grandfather, Truman WEBSTER; maternal grandmother, Tammy Lynn BIGHORSE; maternal great-grandmother, Ella WEBSTER; maternal great-grandfather, Bobby WARD; several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Memorial services for Sebastian James Paul WHITSETT, an infant, of Alma, Ark., were held at 4 p.m. Monday at Ocker Chapel in Alma, with cremation under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Alma. He died Wednesday, June 4, 2003, in Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock, Ark. Survivors include his parents, Robert "Dino" and Krystal Batey WHITSETT of Alma; his grandparents, James BATEY, Cindy BATEY and Tammie WHITSETT and Donnie SLATE, Denis and Ann WHITSETT; great-grandparents, Joyce and Paul CHRISTIE and Faye BATEY; five aunts; and seven uncles.

Memorial services for Lola Jean ENGLISH, 52, of Hackett, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Muldrow, under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home of Poteau. She was born on Oct 10, 1950, in Sallisaw to Ralph M. and Margie E. WALTERS. She died Wednesday, June 11, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Christi Dawn and Clyde V.; one son, Terry Alan; seven grandchildren; her mother, Margie Eileen MORGAN; one brother, Thomas Michael; and other relatives and friends, including Gabrielle S. She was preceded in death by her father.

Funeral services for Frances Marie HILL, 94, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw, with Rev Robert L. Polvado officiating. Burial was in Buffington Cemetery, west of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Feb. 13, 1909 in Guymon, to Frank P. CHANEY and Minnie (POTTER) CHANEY. She died Tuesday, June 10, 2003, in Sallisaw. She married Carl Milton "Jack" HILL on Oct 6, 1945, in Wellington, Kan. He preceded her in death on Oct 18, 1981. Survivors include two daughters, Carlen Carolyn and Juanita; one son, Joe P. ; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Memorial services for Beatrice Grace McGOVERN, 85, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Jan. 3, 1918, in Curtis to George W. HOTZ and Lillie Grace (STINNETT) HOTZ. She married Samuel H. McGOVERN on May 12, 1954, in Yuma, Ariz. Survivors include her husband of the home; one sister and brother-in-law, Clarice and her husband Roy; one step-daughter, Karen L.; one sister-in-law, Evalyn; several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother; and one sister.

Funeral services for Addie ROBISON, 73, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Rev. Wayne Hall officiating. Burial is in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born June 24, 1929, in Muldrow to William WANN and Emma (CORBIT) WANN. She died Wednesday, June 11, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Tommy ROBISON on Aug 6, 1946, in Fort Smith. He preceded her in death on July 15, 1991. Survivors include three daughters, Darlene, Emma and Sue; two sons, Richard and Harvey; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Myrtle, Dorothy, Christine and Florence;and one brother, Leonard. She was also preceded in death by one son, James ROBISON; and two brothers, Jessie and William WANN.

Funeral services for Dorothy Ellen BARNES, 77, of Stilwell, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Hart Memorial Chapel in Stilwell, with Bro. Bobby Cothern officiating. Burial was in Zion Cemetery, under the direction of Hart Funeral Home of Stilwell. She was born Jan. 23, 1926, in Keota to Claude and Madge (WINKLER) WILSON. She died Wednesday, June 11, 2003, at the Stilwell Nursing Home. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Roy and Pat, and Johnny and Pat; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Calvin and Janice, and Alfred and Dortha; and three sisters and one brother-in-law, Rosie, Georgie and Jeane and Pode. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Alfie ROSSETTO and Lillian WORKMAN; and two brothers, Harvey WILSON and Jack Leroy.

Funeral services for Leslie L. BARROW Jr., 31, of Hixson, Tenn., were held at 10 a.m.Wednesday at the Breeland Funeral Home Chapel in Canton, Miss., under the direction of Breeland Funeral Home of Canton. He died Sunday, June 8, 2003, at his home. Survivors include his wife, Deborah BARROW of Hixson; one son Beau; two daughters, Amanda, Christina; his parents, Leslie and Nancy BARROW; one brother, Eric; and grandmothers, Sybil UPCHURCH and Mamie STAAB.

Funeral services for Helen Grace CHANDLER, 47, of Grand Lake were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Muldrow, with Rev Loyd Crawford officiating. Burial was in Redland Cemetery, south of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born Jan 11, 1956, in Sallisaw to Euell JONES Sr. and Anna (BRIDGES) JONES. She died Saturday, June 14, 2003, in Anderson, Mo. Survivors include one son, Joseph; her parents; five sisters, Virginia and Sandra, Donna, Betty and Gayle; three brothers, Kenny, Larry and Lee; several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one brother, Terry Dale JONES and one infant daughter.

Funeral services for Raymond C. CHOATE, 61, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Vian Trinity Holiness Church in Vian, with Revs. Stanley Cottrel and Steve Spyres officiating Burial is in Dwight Mission Cemetery northwest of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Dec. 30, 1941, in Marble City to James Anderson CHOATE and Flora Belle (HARVEY) CHOATE. He died Monday, June 16, 2003, in Sallisaw. He married Brenda WILLIAMS on April 20, 1962, in Stilwell. Survivors include his wife, Brenda CHOATE of the home; three daughters, Templia, Bridget and Jennifer; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Bernice, Linda and Mozelle; three brothers, Bill, Pete and Jackie; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, Buck CHOATE; and one sister, Freda CUPP.

Graveside services for Albert HEATON, 73, of Porum, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Fields Cemetery in Porum, with Rev. Chuck Hicks officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. He was born Aug 27, 1929, in Webbers Falls, to Charles and Ora (VIRDIES) HEATON. He died Saturday, June 14, 2003, in St John's Medical Center in Tulsa. He married Aleta CORDER on eb. 29, 1956, in Yuma, Ariz. Survivors include his wife Aleta HEATON of the home; six children, Ross, Maxine, Paul, John , Barbara, Larry , Paul. and Ronny; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Famous and Noah. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Floyd and Ben HEATON; and two sisters, Martha CLIFTON and Lois REED.

Funeral services for Clifford Dwayne RISLEY, 40, of Bartlesville, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Benjamin Funeral Chapel in Nowata. Graveside services are at 3 p.m. at the Box Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Benjamin Funeral Service of Nowata, with his uncle Bro. J.T. Risley officiating. He was born May 7, 1963, in Tulsa, to Clifford Burton RISLEY and Christine (SWINFORD) RISLEY. He died Sunday, June 15, 2003, in Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan. He married Belinda Jo TOMLINSON on April 25, 1980, in Sand Springs. Survivors include his wife, Belinda RISLEY of the home; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Andy and his wife Audra, Joshua and his wife Angela and Jerry; three daughters, Kandy, Christina and Stacy; two granddaughters; his parents; his grandmother, Wynona SWINFORD; two brothers, Alex Edward and David Lynn; one sister, Samantha; his mother-in-law, Carroll Josephine TOMLINSON and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Tanesha; one sister, Sarah Sue TORRENCE; his father-in-law, Bill TOMLINSON.

Funeral serices for Katie Ruth SPRINGWATER, 84, of Gans, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at athe First Assembly of God Church in Gans, with Revs. Joe Fowler, Charles Sparkman and Kevin Fouts officiating. Burial will be in Gans Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Oct. 20, 1918, in Gans to Sidney ROGERS and Alice (PALMER) ROGERS. She died Tuesday, June 17, 2003, in Muldrow. She married Lawrence D. "L.D." SPRINGWATER on May 25, 1939, in Gans. He preceded her in death on Aug. 26, 2002. Survivors include four daughters, Peggy, Carloyn, Janice and Pansy; three sons, Randy, Gary and Teddy; 24 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one sister-in-law, Jewel. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Larry Wayne on July 3, 200 and Cleatus D. on July 14, 1988; and one daughter, Debra Jo on Sept 21, 1982.

Funeral services for Gladys Marie WARD, 78, of Sallisaw, are being held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Mallory Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Steve Mabry officiating. burial is in Cowlington Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw She was born Aug 13, 1924, in Winslow, Ark. to Harvey SHEPHARD and Tennie (ARMON) SHEPHARD. Survivors include her husband Leon WARD of the home; four daughters, Wilma Jean, Wanda Sue, Norma Sue and Vickie Charlene; six sons, Howard, Jimmy Don, Clifford, Chuck, Dennis and Jimmy Dale; 26 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; three sisters, Opal, Martha and Mary; and one brother, Alvin Lee. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters; one brother; and three grandsons.

Funeral services for Christopher John ADAMS, 20, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, with burial in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, with full Military Honors, under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He died Tuesday, June 17, 2003, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his father, Guy ADAMS; his mother, Linda ADAMS; paternal grandmother, Charlotte ADAMS; one brother, Travis.

Funeral services for John W. BROWN, 82, of Gans are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Gans Bible church, with Rev. Charles Sparkman officiating. Burial is in Gans Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Jan 28, 1921, in Smithton, Ark. to John Wesley BROWN Sr. and Mary (FARRIS) BROWN. He died Wednesday, June 18, 2003, in Muldrow. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, William and his wife Mary; one granddaughter; one great-granddaughter; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Linville and his wife Loyaliah, and James and his wife Nina; one step-grandson and one step-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lois BROWN; three sisters, Mable GUYSE, Pauline HENRY and Cleo DILLARD; one brother, Fred BROWN; and one step-grandson, Roger BRUNDAGE.

Funeral services for Johnie D. CAGE, 98, of W. Tenkiller Lake Area, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel, with Rev. W. Wirt Skinner officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Lescher-Millsap Funeral Home of Muskogee. She was born on Oct 22, 1904, in Geary. She died Tuesday, June 17, 2003. Survivors include one son, Brent; and one sister, Margaret. She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen A. CAGE in 1965.

Funeral services for Gerald Donald HOGUE Jr., 26, of Fayetteville, Ark. were held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Roland, with Rev. Terish Phillips officiating. Burial was in Shady Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith, Ark. He was born July 26, 1976, in Fort Smith to Gerald Donald HOGUE Sr. and Regina Darlene (WARD) HOGUE. He died Tuesday, June 10, 2003, in Fayetteville. Survivors include his wife, Keshia PHILLIPS HOGUE of Fayetteville; one daughter, Deja" Danielle; his parents Gerald HOGUE Sr. and Regina HOGUE; two sisters, Octavia and Shayla; grandparents, Virginia DREW and Earnest and Gussie HOGUE; and his mother-in-law, Gladys Jean PHILLIPS.

Funeral services for Ruben Artist "Sonny" OWENS, 88, of Gans, are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the First Assembly of God Church in Gans, with Revs. Dale Wendlant and Joe Fowler officiating. Burial is in Gans Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on April 4, 1915, in Van Buren, Ark. to Nealey OWENS and Maude (RANDALL) OWENS. He died Wednesday, June 18, 2003, in Gans. He married Ila Mae COOKSEY on Sept 17, 1938, in Van Buren, Ark. She preceded him in death on July 5, 1999. Survivors include three daughters, Artie, Linda and Karen; five sons, George, Jimmy, Ronnie, Bobby and Jackie; 18 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Eldoe.

Rosary services for Maudie TERBIETEN, 91, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith. Funeral Mass was held Friday at 11 a.m. at Saint Boniface Catholic Church in Fort Smith, with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary in Fort Smith. She died Tuesday, june 17, 2003, in Fort Smith. Survivors include several nieces and nephews, including Carol and Gene. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman TERBIETEN.

Funeral services for Mary THORNTON, 76, of Porum, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Gore, with Revs. Ernest J. Wright and Bob Whitley officiating. Burial was in Fields Cemetery near Porum, under the direction of AGent Funeral Home of Gore. She was born April 29, 1927, in Blackgum to George Washington WEBSTER and Bessie Ann (STOUT) WEBSTER. She died Wednesday, june 18, 2003, in Muskogee. She married John E. THORNTON on May 10, 1947, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband of the home; four daughters, Linda, Debbie, Lola and Jeanne; three sons, Terry, Johnne and Billy; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth and Rose; and one brother, Jimmy. She was preceded in death by her parents; two grandsons, Jason and Jamie CARTER; four brothers; and four sisters.

Graveside services for Vikki BASSETT , 49, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Roland City Cemetery, with Rev. Anthony Williams officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born Feb 22, 1954, in Fort Smith, Ark. to Robert POWELL and Wanell (RUSSELL) POWELL. She died Saturday, June 21, 2003, in Muldrow. She married Mike BASSETT on July 25, 1971, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband of the home; one daughter, Shannon; one granddaughter; one grandson; her mother; her father; and three brothers, Rick, Robert and Tommy. She was preceded in death by one son, Michael Shawn BASSETT.

Graveside services for Ester E. BOREN, 86, of Stigler, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Antioch Cemetery, with Revs. Billy and Mary Fitzer officiating, under the direction of King & Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler. He was born Jan. 3, 1917, in Stigler to Evan and Ida Jane (HULL) BOREN. He died Saturday, June 21, 2003, in Stigler. He married Mary OLDHAM on Sept 1, 1940, in Stigler. Mrs. BOREN preceded him in death in March 2001. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Pat and her husband Sam, and Vivian; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael and his wife Connie; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and five sisters, Geneva, Leva, Ruby, Hazel and Nadine.

Funeral services for Roy Benjamin CALLAHAN, 91, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw, with Robert Polvado officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.He was born June 12, 1912, in Drake Prairie community to Benjamin Paten CALLAHAN and Sarah Elizabeth (SHOOK) CALLAHAN. He died Tuesday, June 24, 2003, in Vian. He married Oletha L. MAYNARD on Sept 17, 1933, in McKey community. She preceded him in death on May 10, 2001. Survivors include four daughters, Cherokee, Wanda, Rosalee and Sharon Sue; three sons, Bill, Harvey and Hubert; 22 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; one sister, Juanita; and three brothers, Brice, Raymond and Bill. He was preceded in death by one son, Ben CALLAHAN on June 18, 1984.

Graveside services for Pauline Rae CARSON, 72, of Fort Smith, Ark. were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. She was born Dec 23, 1930, in Fort Smith. She died Tuesday, June 17, 2003, in an area hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Deborah; three sons, David, Charles and Gary; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Ernestine MILLS FITZER, 76, of Enterprise, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Faith Community Church, with Revs. Bill and Mary Fitzer officiating. Burial was in Brooken Cemetery, under the direction of King & Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler. She was born Feb. 14, 1927, to Joe and Irene Exodus ROBERTS MILLS. She died Thursday, June 19, 2003, at her home. She married Alonzo FITZER on Oct 29, 1947, in McAlester. Survivors include one daughter, Renita "Sissy"; one son, Joy "Buzz"; her mother; one sister, Ima Jo; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Bill and his wife Jackie, Joe Jr. and John L. and his wife Judy; one grandson; one granddaughter; four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; one son, Terry "Mike" FITZER; and one sister, Daisy HALLUM.

Graveside services for Joe FLEMING, 77, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He died Friday, June 20, 2003, in a Fort Smith hospital. Survivors include his wife, Verda FLEMING of the home; one daughter, Rhonda; and one sister, Betty Evelyn.

Graveside services for Claude Franklin GRAY, 81, of Sallisaw, are being held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Blanchard Cemetery, under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard. He was born April 25, 1922, in Blanchard to Thomas M. and Rachel E. (COPELAND) GRAY. He died Sunday, June 22, 2003. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Paula and her husband Stanley, and Caroline and her husband Gregory; five grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Bonnie and her husband C.T.; two brothers, Roy and Bert; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers; two sisters; and one step-daughter.

Funeral services for Cecil MARTIN, 67, of Evansville, Ark. were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the First Assembly of God Church in Clarksville, Ark., with Revs. Doyle Martin, Darrell Martin, Doug Martin and Carl Seay officiating. Burial was in Batson Cemetery in Batson, Ark., under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home of Clarksville. He died Friday, June 20, 2003, in the Cancer Treatment Center in Tulsa. Survivors include his wife, Melvina Willis MARTIN of the home; one daughter, Doris; three sons, Rev. Doyle, Rev. Doug and Rev. Darrell; nine grandchildren; four sisters, Lucille, Velma, Zelma and Betty; and three brothers, Joel, Dorsie and Dale. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Frank and Nettie REED MARTIN.

Funeral services for Melissa Louisa QUICK, 29, of Booneville, Ark., were held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Magazine Pentecostal Church of God, under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville. She died Thursday, June 19, 2003, in Booneville. Survivors include her husband, Jerry L. QUICK of the home; three daughters, Alissa, Rebecca and Angela; her mother, Bonnie BURROWS; her father, Mike KING; three sisters, Michelle, Lynn and Shantel; one brother, Jerramie; one step-daughter, Amy BRIAZEL of Bates; and three step-sons, Jerry Paul, Jessie and Richard.

Funeral services for Gary BEATHARD, 33, of Crescent, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Flectcher Christian Church in Fletcher, with Rev. David Klumpt pastor of Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church in Chickasha officiating. Burial was in Fletcher Cemetery, under the direction of Hodge Funeral Home of Fletcher. He was born Oct 20, 1969, in Talihina. He died Saturday, June 21, 2003, in Guthrie. He married Jenny SCOTT on July 11, 1992, in Chickasha. Survivors include his wife, Jenny BEATHARD of the home; three children, Landon Scott, JoHanna Lynn and Alexa Kaydee; his parents, Kay and Gary "Red" BEATHARD; one brother, Keith; his mother-in-law, Janice Lee and husband Sammy; one sister-in-law, Shelly and her husband Steve; one brother-in-law, Chad and his wife Tara; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Cora Edith Aunt Bob BIDELER, 92, of Fort Smith, Ark. were held at 2 p.m.Friday at the First Assembly of God Church in Paris, Ark., with burial in McVay Cemetery in Carbon City, Ark., under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. She died Wednesday, June 25, 2003. Survivors include six daughters, Bobbie, Janie, Ann, Susie, Billie and Shannon; three sons, Dave, Jerry and Ronnie; 35 grandchildren; 71 great-grandchildren;and 23 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dave BIDELER.

Funeral services for Ruth Estella FLANAGAN, 73, of Blackgum community, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Blackgum First Baptist Church north of Vian, with Rev Dale Ritter officiating. Burial is in Box Cemetery north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.She was born Aug 3, 1929, in Blackgum community to Thomas Estle DAVIS and Ted Opal (MATTHEWS) DAVIS. She died Wednesday, June 25, 21003, in Ft Gibson. Survivors include one daughter, Carolyn A.; one son, Jerry Don; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mona and Glenda; four brothers, Vernon, Harold, Thomas E. Jr. and Jimmy; former husband, Howard James FLANAGAN; and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Vernon Elvis TAYLOR, 66, of Sand Springs, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Brent Cemetery in Sallisaw, with Olen Taylor officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Oct 7, 1936, in Sallisaw to Joseph B. TAYLOR and Etta M. (CAVES) TAYLOR. He died Monday, June 23, 2003, in Sand Springs. Survivors include three daughters, Debbie, Becky and Jeanetta; one son, Eric; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Theda; two brothers, Edward and Dewey; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one son, Randy TAYLOR.

Funeral services for Jesse James "Jess" WOODS, 85, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Brushy Holiness Church north of Sallisaw, with Revs. G.W. Birdsong and Larry Don Marley officiating. Burial was in Brushy Cemetery north of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born May 23, 1918, in Prices Chapel community to Henry Wade WOODS and Junie Ellen (DENNY) WOODS. He died Wednesday, June 25, 2003, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Opal M. WOODS of the home; two daughters, Delois and Sharon; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Cora.

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