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Funeral services for Martha ATKINS, 77, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, at the St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church in Houston. Burial was in Klein Memorial Park, under the direction of Klein Champions of Houston. Mrs. ATKINS was born Sept. 26, 1932, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Warren and Ethel RAINWATER. She died Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. Mrs. ATKINS graduated from Sallisaw High School and Northeastern State University. At age 21, she began her teaching career in the Oklahoma City Schools. Survivors include her husband, Bucky; three cousins; and numerous second cousins and many long time friends.

Funeral services for Donnie Dale BUTCHER, 69, of Muldrow, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow with the Rev. Anthony Williams and Kyle Butcher officiating. Burial will be in Blackjack Cemetery, in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. BUTCHER was born Feb. 18, 1940, in Redland, to Junior BUTCHER and Audrey BUTCHER. He died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Peggy Jean LEE, Aug. 28, 1959, in Muldrow. Survivors include his wife, Peggy BUTCHER of the home; one son, Brett; two daughters and one son-in-law, Shannon and Anne and Kenny; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, Elton; three sisters, Shirley, Gwen and Sandy; and aunt, Faye. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services for Johnny Eugene FARGO Sr., 62, of Gans, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Brent Cemetery, south of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Norman Ledford officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. FARGO was born Dec. 4, 1946, in Brent, to Jess B. FARGO and Hazel Lorene (HARMON) FARGO . He died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in Gans. Survivors include one son, Johnny Jr; one granddaughter; two sisters, Wanda and Janice; two brothers, Charles Jack and Jessie; one niece; and several other nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, J.B. FARGO.

Graveside services for Retha May FENN, 71, of Gans, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Gans Cemetery with the Revs. David Harris and Phillip Winn officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. FENN was born March 20, 1938, in Chandler, Ariz., to John Henry FIELDS and Willie Mae (SHROPSHIRE) FIELDS. She died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Preston Lee FENN, Aug. 25, 1972, in San Jose, Calif. Survivors include her husband, Preston of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Regina; five grandchildren; two sisters, Dorothy and Helen; one brother, J.C; two best friends, Nancy and Ashley; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Beth HARDEN, 50, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Way of the Cross Freewill Baptist Church in Sallisaw with the Rev. Jerry Copeland officiating. Burial was in the Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HARDEN was born Feb. 1, 1959, in Dallas, Texas, to Jacob Milton BROWN and Alma BRUCE MARTIN BROWN. She died Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Sallisaw. Mrs. HARDEN was a sales clerk in retail and a homemaker. She was a Texas Longhorn fan, Dallas Cowboys fan, Black Diamond fan and football and sports in general she enjoyed. She enjoyed a good time with family and people, taking pictures, laughter, cookouts and bonfires. She enjoyed sunsets and was of the Baptist faith. She married Ike HARDEN, June 9, 1979, in Carrollton, Texas. Survivors include her husband, Ike of Sallisaw; three sons, Robert HARDEN and his wife, Stacy, of Dallas, Brandon HARDEN and his companion, Tina and James HARDEN and his companion, Stefanie, all of Sallisaw; three grandchildren, LaKota HARDEN, Kyle HARDEN and James HARDEN II; mother, Alma BROWN; two sisters, Anita RODRIGUEZ of Garland, Texas and Alice BROWN of Rockwell, Texas; three brothers, Bruce BROWN of Austin, Texas, Kenny BROWN of Dallas and David BROWN of California; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father and one brother, Fred BROWN. To send an electronic condolence to the family, visit www.agentfuneralhome.com.

Graveside services for Corma L. HAYS, 62, of Sallisaw, were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Gans Cemetery with Bro. Dennis McClure officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Sept. 16, 1947, in Gans, to David Jethro WRIGHT and Wynona (ROGERS) WRIGHT. She died Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. She was a former home health aide and homemaker. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, James and Deborah HAYS of Gans; father, Dave WRIGHT of Sallisaw; one brother and sister-in-law, David Lee and Vicki WRIGHT of Sallisaw; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. To send an electronic condolence to the family, visit www.agentfuneralhome.com.

Graveside services for Samuel Fredrick MAINS II, 78, of Vian, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Enid Cemetery with the Rev. Bill Sampson officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory of Sallisaw. Mr. MAINS was born Aug. 10, 1931, in Altus, to Samuel Fredrick and Marian (McMULLEN) MAINS Sr. He died Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, in Vian. Mr. MAINS enjoyed fishing and golfing. He was a member of the American Legion of Frederick. He served in the U.S. Army in the Korena War. He drove a school bus for Vian, Sallisaw and Dwight Mission for eight years. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Julia Mae of the home; two sons, Michael MAINS and his wife, Carla, of Tulsa and Sammy MAINS and his wife, Pam, of Dallas; one step-son, James JOHNSON of Sacramento, Calif.; one sister, Nancy Askew of Trenton, Ky.; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a special care giver, Anita GLASS. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Danny MAINS and one brother, Danny MAINS. Pallbearer is Russell Knoke.

Funeral services for Terry MATHIS, 62, of Vian, are being held at 4 p.m. Friday at the Vian School Auditorium, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. MATHIS was born Oct. 13, 1947, in Miami, to Earl MATHIS and Lula COWELLS. He died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. MATHIS worked in law enforcement. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was an Army veteran and served in the Vietnam War. He attended Round Mountain Church. Survivors include his wife, Lora Diane of the home; two daughters, Terri MATHIS SMARR and her husband, Michael, of Russellville, Ark. and Misty MATHIS of Dardenelle, Ark.; one son, Robert MATHIS and his wife, Katherine, of Grove; one brother, Elwood ALLEN of Vian; and six grandchildren, Ryan MATHIS, Tyler MATHIS, Brianna GAMBLE, Branda GAMBLE, Hunter GAMBLE and Aiden SMARR. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.

Graveside services for Harvey Lee MORGAN, 77, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Upper Camp Creek Cemetery, north of Muldrow, with the Rev. Anthony Williams, Brant Followell and Darin Morgan officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. MORGAN was born June 20, 1932, in Muldrow, to Walter Whit MORGAN and Elsie (STOCKTON) MORGAN. He died Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. MORGAN was a furniture upolster and self employed. He was a 17 year veteran of the U.S. Marines and awarded the Combat V medal for valor for major battles in Korea and also a range instructor. He attended the Freewill Baptist church. Survivors include four sisters, Joyce HALL of Fort Smith and Cathy FOLLOWELL, Regina DAVISand Linda SMALL all of Muldrow; four brothers, Carl MORGAN of Keiser, Ark. and Edmond, Glenn and Joe MORGAN all of Muldrow; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace MORGAN, one brother, Louie MORGAN and one sister, Louella STAMPS. To send an electronic condolence to the family, visit www.agentfuneralhome.com.

Graveside services for Dorothy Ann JOHNSON SCHILLER, 89, of Seminole, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the Fayetteville National Cemetery with the Rev. Carl Whitfield officiating, under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Seminole. Mrs. Schiller was born Oct. 10, 1920, in Seminole, to Captolia “C.T.” and Martha J. (HALL) JOHNSON. She died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in Seminole. Mrs. SCHILLER graduated from Varnum High School, was in the Civil Service working at Tinker Air Force Base as a PX Supervisor and retiring after 20 years of service. She also was a member of the First Baptist Church of Seminole.Survivors include her brother, Howard JOHNSON of Sallisaw; many nieces and nephews including, Bill and Ron JOHNSON both of Seminole and Kenneth JOHNSON of Tulsa; nieces, Jo Ellen of Branson, Mo., Beverly MORRIS of Seminole and Carolyn JOHNSON of Washington D.C. She was preceded in death by her husband, C.L. SCHILLER, parents, five brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services for Lelan L. “Lee” TATHAM, 91, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Watts Church in Sallisaw with the Rev. Dr. Cheryl L. Tatham officiating. Burial is in the Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. TATHAM was born Dec. 21, 1917, in Sallisaw, to Winnie Etta and Louis Arch TATHAM. He died Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. TATHAM enjoyed bowling, fishing, golfing and gardening. He was co-owner of Loran-Tatham and Company in Levelland, Texas. He was employed by Wolff Machinery, and later by Texas Tech University as an agricultural-engineering technician. He was a member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and most recently a member of the Kenwood Christian Church in Cincinnati. Survivors include one brother, Farris TATHAM of Sallisaw; three sons, Leland L. TATHAM and his wife, Donna, Ronald L. TATHAM and his wife, Sheila WALL, all of Cincinnati and Mannie L. SMITH and his wife, Jolene, of Avon Park, Fla.; one daughter, Cheryl L. TATHAM of Silver Spring, Md.; five grandchildren, Ricky SMITH and his wife, Lawreence, Greg SMITH and his wife, Susan, of Murfeesboro, Tenn., Misty BLOCK and her husband, Mark, of Ead, Tenn., Matt and Elisa TATHAM, Todd and his wife, Amber BROWN and Matt BROWN of Cincinnati; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Evelyn Lee TATHAM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a favorite charity or to the Marielders Senior Center 6923, Madisonville Road Cincinnati, OH 45227. To sign an online guestbook visit www.edwardsfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for David “Blake” WILLIAMS, 33, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with family and friends officiating. Burial was in Ludlow Cemetery, southwest of Talihina, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WILLIAMS was born April 12, 1976, in McAlester, to David Carl WILLIAMS and Ruth Ann (WUNDER) WILLIAMS. He died Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his parents, of Sallisaw; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Troy WILLIAMS of Fort Smith and Travis and Renae WILLIAMS of Sallisaw; one nephew, Easton WILLIAMS; aunts and uncles, Gene and Kay HEATHCOTT of Jenks, Flynn WILLIAMS of Sallisaw, Gene and Judy WUNDER of Topeka, Kan., Ray and MaryAnn WUNDER of Wetumka and Earl and Barbara WUNDER of Cottenwood, Ariz.; and several cousins and other relatives and friends. Pallbearers were his family. To send an electronic condolence to the family, visit www.agentfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Kenny WILLIAMS, 47, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Barry Harrison officiating. Burial is in Brushy Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WILLIAMS was born Aug. 8, 1962, in Afton, to Van and Mary (GILES) WILLIAMS. He died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. WILLIAMS enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, boating and working. Survivors include his wife, Patti of the home; three step-daughters, Amanda CRAWFORD of Sallisaw, Adrea MEDLOCK of Bentonville, Ark. and Desiree JEFFREY of Spiro; two sons, Jesse WILLIAMS and Steve WILLIAMS both of Vinita; two sisters, Debbie PIGEON and Kitty WILLIAMS; one step-brother, Ronnie DAUGHERTY; mother, Mary DAUGHERTY of Vinita; and 14 grandchildren. Pallbearers are Jesse Williams, Steve Williams, Gary Hobbs, Jim Phelan, Clinton Bottoms and Fred Solf.

Funeral services for Kyra Regina Ann RICHARDSON BURLEY, an infant, of Vian, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Bro. Keith Mings officiating. Burial is in Buffington Cemetery, in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Dec. 1, 2009, in Tahlequah, to Christopher Lamont BURLEY and Laura Michelle RICHARDSON. She died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, in Tahlequah. Survivors include her mother, Laura of the home; father, Christopher BURLEY of Sallisaw; one sister, Kiah RICHARDSON of the home; two brothers, K’Den RICHARDSON of the home and J’Kwon ANDERSON of Chicago, Ill.; grandparents, Mary THOMASON of Vian and Greg BURLEY of Chicago; and several aunts, uncles, couins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Gary RICHARDSON and grandmother, Regina HORRIS. To send an electronic condolence to the family, visit www.agentfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Velma L. CASE, 92, of Kansas City, Kan., were held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Mizpah United Methodist Cemetery Church in Wakefield, Kan., under the direction of Downing and Lahey Mortuary of Wichita, Kan. Mrs.CASE died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. Mrs. CASE was a homemaker. Survivors include daughters, Joan BOND and her husband, Chuck, of Kansas City, LaVonna MURRAY and her husband, John, of Tyler, Texas and Nancy COUPLAND and her husband, Robert, of Andover, Kan.; son-in-law, Clifford SNELL of Garland, Texas; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; siblings, Orval THRUSH of Louisville, Ky., Lola BRIGHTON-MARSTEN of Junction City, Kan. and Roy THRUSH of Loveland, Colo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul S. CASE, daughter, Patricia SNELL and two granddaughters. Tributes may be made at www.dlwichita.com.

Funeral services for Donnie F. COLES, 51, of Vian, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Blackgum Harvestime Church with the Rev. Chris Armer and David Crow officiating. Burial is in Barber Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. COLES was born April 21, 1958, in Wagoner, to Delmer F. COLES and Mary Lou (COPELAND) COLES. He died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, in Vian. Mr. COLES was a supervisor at Greenleaf Nursery for over 33 years. He was a member of the Blackgum Harvestime Church. He married Angela Renee, Oct. 20, 2001, in Blackgum. Survivors include his wife, Angela COLES of the home; two daughters, Amanda COLES of Stilwell and Jacqueline COLES of the home; two sons, Daniel F. COLES of Vian and Tyler W. COLES of the home; one granddaughter, Kacey; one sister, Diane MAYS of Stilwell; and two nieces, one nephew, several cousins, great-nieces, great-nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and two baby girls, Martha Ruth and Jewels Dawn COLES. Pallbearers are Tim Scott, Larry Scott, Ernie Scott, Charles Scott, Gary Scott and Buddy Gaches. Honorary pallbearers are Mike Kimble and Robert Bigfeather. To send an electronic condolence to the family, visit www.agentfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Jean HART, 65, of Gore, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, at the Gum Springs Freewill Baptist Church with the Revs. James Rice and Dale Wendlandt officiating. Burial was in Gum Springs Cemetery, in Gum Springs community, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. HART was born Jan. 9, 1944, in Heavener, to Clarence and Mattie (ALEXANDER) BROWN. She died Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark.Mrs. HART attended school at Heavener. She worked at Gum Springs Schools for 17 years and at the Methodist Boys Ranch for six years. She attended Gum Springs Freewill Baptist Church. She married Doug HART, June 29, 1968, in Heavener.Survivors include her husband, Doug HART of the home; son, Rocky HART and his wife, Sherry, of Fort Smith; daughter, April Smith and her husband, Jesse WILKERSON of Gore; God-son, Buck ClLARKand his wife, Mary, of Gore; sister, Mary WATTS of Heavener; brothers, Thomas and Ellen BROWN of Wister, Henry and Betty BROWN of Poteau, Bill and Marie BROWN and James and Diane BROWN all of Heavener; five grandchildren, Megan SMITH, William SHEPHERD, Jerry GOSSETT, Joe GOSSETT and Tony HART.

Memorial services for Mary Lou ALLEN, 74, of Muldrow, formerly of Pocola, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Spiro with the Rev. Daniel Allen officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mrs. ALLEN was born Dec. 30, 1934, in Elwood, Ind., to Orville Denton and Amy Elizabeth (HENRY) PLUMMER. She died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include four daughters, Brenda, Deborah, Rhonda and Glendora; two sons, Michael and James; two sisters, Martha and Diane; four brothers, Orville Denton Jr., Jerry, Russell and Bobby; 17 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and one brother, Jackie PLUMMER

Funeral services for Roy Alan BENNETT, 45, of Vian, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Vian with the Rev. Steve Spyres and Jim Murphy officiating. Burial was in Box Cemetery, in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BENNETT was born July 1, 1964, in Oklahoma City, to Robert Harold BENNETT and Wanda Sue (HUTCHINGS) BENNETT. He died Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, in Vian. He married Mona Ruth RITTER, Sept. 3, 1983, in Vian. Survivors include his wife, Mona of the home; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Brock and Kristen, and Blake; one grandchild and one granddaughter on the way; one sister, Pamela; two brothers, Robert Jr.and Matthew; father-in-law, Harold RITTER; and special family friend, LaQuieta. He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Mona RITTER.

Funeral services for Jessie Mae RODERICK CARSON, 82, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Tommy Noel officiating. Burial is in Blackjack Cemetery, in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow.Mrs. CARSON was born June 26, 1927, in Englewood, Tenn., to Jess Littleton RODERICK and Ethel Mae (McMILLAN) RODERICK. She died Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Bill Joe CARSON, April 4, 1955, in Courtside, Ariz. He preceded her in death, March 13, 2003 in Muskogee. Survivors include two daughters, Robin and her companion, Dennis, and Carrie and Ron; nine grandsons; three great-grandsons; two great-granddaughters; and one sister, Wanda. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Brinda JONES, her parents and two brothers, Don and Roy RODERICK.

Memorial services for Jesse Franklin CRAIG, 67, of Roland, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Eastside Freewill Baptist Church in Muldrow, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. CRAIG died Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one son, Jesse III; three sisters, Jessie Jo, Patsy Dean and Judy; one brother, Bobby ; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Bill FULLBRIGHT, 84, of Sallisaw, were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with grandsons, Mike Amos, Jerry Horn and Todd Amos officiating. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery, in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. FULLBRIGHT was born Sept. 4, 1925, in Akins, to David Andrew FULLBRIGHT and Hettie Margaret MILLER BARNES. He died Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, in Fort Smith. He married Cleo Wanda LOOPER, July 24, 1967, in Sallisaw. She preceded him in death, March 21, 1998, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two step-daughters, Wanda and Linda,; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one brother, Gus and numerous other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his parents, one brother, David FULLBRIGHT and one sister, Modine SELLS.

Funeral services for Lynn HUTCHINSON, 73, of Roland, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Living Water Fellowship in Roland with Bro. Andy O’Neal officiating. Burial is in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. HUTCHINSON was born Oct. 21, 1936, in Cherokee, to Donovan HUTCHINSON and Grace Ivy (BROWN) HUTCHINSON. He died Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, in Poteau. He married Judith “Judy” ANDREWS, May 5, 1984, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Judy, of the home; two daughters, Teresa. and Rebecca; three sons, Jerry, Raymond and Jim; nine grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; one sister, Donna; and one brother, Allan. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Erma HUTCHINSON, his parents and one sister.

Funeral services for Roland KENNEDY, 92, of Roland, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Mallory Chapel in Stigler with the Revs. Glen Kates and Tommy Honeycutt officiating. Burial will be in Whitefield Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. KENNEDY was born Sept. 4, 1917, in Havana, near Stigler, to Quitman and Mamie (THOMPSON) KENNEDY. He died Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, in Roland. He married Mollie BURNS, Nov. 14, 1947. Survivors include one brother, Rex Doyle and his wife, Barbara ; three sisters, Rachel, Retha ,and Ruby and her husband, Adley Jr.; nephews, Ronnie and his wife, Rose Mary, Jackie and his wife, Laura, Larry and his wife, Brenda, Ronald and his wife, Rose, Roger, David; nieces, Mary and her husband, Paulette, Marcia, Donna, and Kandy and her husband, Ron; brother-in-law, Homer and his wife, Yvonne; sister-in-laws, Doris, Barbara, Ruth Nell and her husband, Robert,.and Dixie and her husband, Maxie. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mollie, his parents, three brothers, Raymond, Roger and Robert QUITMAN Jr., two sisters, Rena and Reba, and two brothers-in-laws, Raybon HARVEL and Thurman RENNICK. .

Graveside services for Ruby L. MOSLEY, 74, of Muldrow, were held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Blackjack Cemetery in Muldrow with the Rev. Anthony Williams officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. MOSLEY was born Sept. 26, 1935, in Upton, Wyo., to Andrew DENKER and Alice Frances (WINSLOW) DENKER. She died Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Paul E. MOSLEY, Feb. 25, 1954, in Carrollton, Texas. He preceded her in death in 1998 in Claremore. Survivors include two sons, Andrew James and Howard Franklin; 11 grandchildren; one great-granddaugther; one great-grandson; one step-great-grandson; two sisters, Beverly Jean and Robert Ann; one brother, Duane J.; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one son, Jeffery Dean MOSLEY, two grandchildren, Cynthia Rose MOSLEY and Maria Fern MOSLEY, her parents, one sister, Theresa May CRUBAUGH and one brother, Fred DENKER.

Funeral services for Clarence REECE, 75, of Webbers Falls, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Keefeton Freewill Baptist Church with the Revs. Charles Capps and Wendell Cox officiating. Burial was in Vaught Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. REECE was born April 4, 1934, in Webbers Falls, to James and Addie Mae (HUNTER) REECE. He died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, in Webbers Falls. He married Norma WEBSTER, May 12, 1956, in Stigler. Survivors include his wife, Norma REECE of the home; three sons, Jeff and his wife, Cheryl, Robert and his wife, Linda, and Jody; brothers, Harley and his wife, Janice, and James and his wife, Billie; sisters, Susie, Lavone and her husband, Marvin; sisters-in-law, June, Joan and her husband, Jackie, and Sandy and her husband, Richard; brother-in-law, Jack and his wife, Julia; three grandsons; three granddaughters; three great-grandsons; four great-granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Cecil, Glen and Homer REECE, sisters, Francis STOWERS and Bertha BRANAM and mother-in-law and father-in-law, Les and Gracie WEBSTER.

Graveside services for Floyd Clinton SOSSAMON, 83, of Collinsville, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Ridgelawn Cemetery in Collinsville, under the direction of Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home of Collinsville. Mr. SOSSAMON was born July 27, 1926, in Ozark, Ark., to William and Ollie (POWELL) SOSSAMON. He died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, in Bartlesville. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Ann SOSSAMON of the home; their children, Sharon and her fiancé, Charles E., and F. Steven and his wife, Maryann; one granddaughter and a host of family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and four brothers.

David Howell SUMMERVILLE, 61, of Barling, Ark., died on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SUMMERVILLE was born Nov. 23, 1948, in Benton, Ark., to Howell SUMMERVILLE and Anna Lou CHILDRESS. Survivors include one daughter, Crystal; two sons, Danny Lee and David; and three brothers, Michael Ray, Robert and Owen Dale. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Sherry Lynn TALBERT of Havanna, Ark. and one nephew, John David TALBERT.

Funeral services for Thomas Roy TOLER, 67, of Cookson, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the McKey Baptist Church in Sallisaw with the Rev. Curtis Bias officiating. Burial was in Mitchell Cemetery, in Gans, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. TOLER was born Jan. 22, 1942, in Lena, to Virgil E. TOLER and Mary (DWIGHT) TOLER. He died Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, in Cookson. He married Marilyn Ann HICKS, June 8, 1963, in Arvin, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn TOLER; one daughter, Tonya; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Pat, June, and Nancy; three brothers, Bill, Phillip and Steven. He was preceded in death by one son, Derek Allen TOLER and his parents.

Funeral services for Bertha Mae CARTER WISWELL, 99, of Broken Arrow, were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Kelvin Limbocker officiating. Burial was in Brent Cemetery, south of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WISWELL was born Sept. 12, 1910, in Muldrow, to William James CARTER and Ida Mae (FOUTCH) CARTER. She died Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, in Broken Arrow. She married James Franklin “Jim” WISWELL, April 1, 1925, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death, Sept. 12, 1994, in Tulsa. Survivors include two daughters, Wanda and Betty; one son, Jesse James “Jimmy”; 16 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; numerous great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Ida Mae COBB of Claremore. She was also preceded in death by her parents, three grandchildren, seven sisters, Agnes MOONEYHAM, Elpha COPELAND, Cassie JOHNSON, Virgie ROWLAND, Dorothy PAYNE, Sophie RIDER and Irene COPELAND and three brothers, Ed, Hugh and Elmer COPELAND.

Funeral services for Eunice J. HOUSE, 78, of Bartlesville, formerly of Sallisaw, are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Jimmy Briggs officiating. Burial is in the Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HOUSE was born Feb. 15, 1931, in Tiawah, to Henry Russell MEADOWS and Addie (McCOMBS) MEADOWS. She died Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, in Bartlesville. She married Tommy Lee HOUSE, Oct. 18, 1954, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death, Oct. 5, 1991, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Pamela Ann; four sons, Tommy Lee Jr., and Terry Wayne, Paul Russell and Phillip Lynn; one sister, Eva; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Private family services for Richard LARSON, 60, of Vian, were held and arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. LARSON was born Nov. 5, 1949, in San Diego, Calif., to Jewel Dean (STOVAL) KIMBRELL. He died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, in Vian. He married Rita Jean FREER, Oct. 28, 1975, in Folkston, Ga. Survivors include his wife, Rita of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Jessica and Brandon; two granddaughters; one sister, Fara Kaye; and numerous relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Jewel and Bob KIMBRELL.

Allie Elizabeth CREEKMORE, April 14, 1907 - December 7. 2009. She was 102 yrs. She married Mike CREEKMORE. Allie had four children, a baby who died shortly after childbirth, Dorothy Lee, Kenneth Dean, and Jerry Wayne. She leaves 9 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren. . A simple graveside service will be held at 2 p m on Monday, December 21st, at the Maple Cemetery in Muldrow, Oklahoma where she will be laid to rest with her husband, Mike.

Funeral services for Jesse Edmond “Ed” CUSICK, 93, of Blackgum, were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Blackgum Baptist Church with the Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery, in Spiro, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. CUSICK was born Oct. 19, 1916, in Spiro, to James and Tennie (SHERWOOD) CUSICK. He died Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, in Vian. He married Wanda Erlene LANDSBERGER, Jan. 27, 1951, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include his wife, Erlene of the home; son, Kenny and his wife, Bertha; daughters, Debra and her husband, Robert and Janet; step-son, Gene; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and sister, Patricia. He was preceded in death by his son, Thomas CUSICK, parents, numerous brothers and sisters and one great-great-granddaughter, Kaygen TORRES.

Funeral services for Bob D. JAMISON, 67, of Oklahoma City, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Apostolic Faith Church in Sallisaw with the Rev. Leon Farley officiating. Burial was in McCoy Cemetery, in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. JAMISON was born Jan. 16, 1942, in Sallisaw, to Logan Benjamin Franklin “Hobe” JAMISON and Florence Lenola (PINSON) JAMISON. He died Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include one son, Bobby Dale and one granddaughter; five sisters, Margaret, Pat and Rachel, Colleen and Mary; and two brothers, Amos and Jack.

Funeral services for George Andrew MULLINS, 81, of Webbers Falls, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Assembly of God Church in Webbers Falls with the Rev. Wendell Cox officiating. Burial was in Vaught Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. MULLINS was born March 25, 1928, in Braggs, to Corbett and Ida MULLINS. He died Friday, Dec. 11, 2009. Survivors include two sons, Charles and Jimmy; two daughters, Virginia and Wilma; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; two brothers, J.D. and Charles C.; two sisters, Dorothy and Ima; and numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Iva Marie MULLINS, son, Jerry MULLINS, grandson, Johnny BOLIN, parents, brother, Obie MULLINS and sisters, Virgie SPEARS and Florence LIPE.

Clyde Ross ALLEN, 66, of Muldrow, was born December 1, 1943, in Twins Falls, Idaho to Rufus and Isabel (BUSHHORN) ALLEN`` and passed away December 19, 2009, in Muldrow. He is survived by; his wife, Bettie of the home;two daughters, Jenise and husband, Lester, Brenda and husband, Ray; three sons, Rory and wife, Violetta, Michael, Patrick and wife, Paula; one sister, Glenna; 17 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Richard ALLEN. He loved horses and guns.

Funeral services for Bernie GIPSON, 66, of Sallisaw, are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Sallisaw with the Revs. Brian Zinck and Marty Brock officiating. Burial is in Brent Cemetery, south of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw Mr. Gipson was born May 8, 1943, in Pawhuska, to Bernard Buchanan GIPSON Sr. and Goldie Virginia (MARTIN) GIPSON. He died Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Emma Lu BEEN, Sept. 13, 1997, in Eureka Springs, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Emma Lu of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Teri and Jarret; one son and daughter-in-law, Robbie and Tracie; two step-children, Allison and Allen; mother, Jenny GIPSON; one sister and brother-in-law, Virginia and Frank; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Rodney and Lafreda, and Lance and Rhonda; one sister-in-law, Linda; four grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Russell GIPSON..

Graveside services for Ruby Ella Mae NEAL, 89, of Sallisaw, were held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Akins Cemetery with Buck Buchanon officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. NEAL was born July 15, 1920, in Bluefield, W.Va., to Frank and Mary Elizabeth THOMPSON. She died Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Barbara; one son, Ron and his wife, Rita; four grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Arna, two brothers, Clarence and Raymond THOMPSON.

Funeral services for Bill OSBORNE, 78, of Roland, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Roland Pentecostal Church. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Mr. OSBORNE was born May 16, 1931, in Roland, to James Elmer OSBORNE and Rhoda Beatrice (RHODES) OSBORNE. He died Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Nell OWENS, March 19, 1955, in Meridian, Miss. She preceded him in death, March 9, 2008 in Fort Smith Survivors include one daughter, Sandra; three sons, Billy Joe, Samuel A. and Joseph R.; two brothers, Lee and Tom; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Marilyn Denise OSBORNE.

Graveside services for George T. ROBINSON, 61, of Vian, are being held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Fort Smith National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark. with the Rev. Tommy Shropshire officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. Robinson was born July 5, 1948, in Fort Smith, to Lester Lee ROBINSON and Goldie Mae (GRANT) ROBINSON. He died Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009, in Vian. He married Elizabeth Ann McGUIRE, May 13, 1976, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Regina and Larry, and Anna and Kristopher; two sons, Keith and Jonathan; six grandchildren; five sisters, Diane, Victoria, Traci and Deborah; three brothers, Jerry, John and Thomas; and two other children, Traci and Bruce. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Oscar Kineth WORLEY, 98, of Vian, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Bro. Roger Alexander officiating. Burial is in Oakland Cemetery, in Poteau, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mr. WORLEY was born Oct. 1, 1911, in Whitley, Ark., to James Hawkins and Cecilia Ann WORLEY. He died Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009, in Vian. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Anna Gearlene and Vernon, and Miriam and A.T.; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Ernest Dale and Juanita, and James A. ; 13 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; 24 great-great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Jay, Earl, Marvin and Dave, three sisters, Minnie, Velma and an infant sister; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services for Margie Ester BERES, 96, Sallisaw will be held Monday Dec 28, 2009, 2 p m at the Mallory Martin Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev Ed Reese officiating. Burial will be in Roldand City Cemetery.. Mrs. BERES was born December 22, 1913, in Roland, Oklahoma to William and Josephine (COOPER) REESE and passed away December 22,2009, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. She is survived by; one daughter, Wanda Jo ; two grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one great- great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Elmer ROLLANS and W.J. "Wenn" BERES.

.Funeral services for Vera A HUDDLELSTON BUTLER, 88, of Roland were held at 10 am Monday, in Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial ws in the Vaughn Cemetery near Monroe, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. BUTLER died Friday, Dec 18, 2009 in Roland. Survivors include, her daughter, Emma Sue and her husband, Don; son, Jerry; sister Pauline; stepsister, Ruth; brother, Hodie; step brother, Ewel; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn BUTLER, parents, Dennis T and Della (DEATON) HUDDLESTON, daughter, Anita Ruth MILLER and brother, Jack T HUDDLESTON.

Funeral services for Joe Paul HEMPHILL, 83, of Poteau were held at 2 pm Wednesday at the Bob Lee Kidd Civic Center in Poteau with the Revs Monty Thompson and Garry Haskins officiating. Burial was in the Monroe Cemetery under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mr. HEMPHILL was born Sept 6, 1926 in Monroe. Survivors include his wife, Wilma HEMPHILL of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Suanna and Charlie; three sons and daughters-in-law, Joe and Kaye, Rodney and Kim, and Roger and Toni; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-granchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for B W "Jake" KING, 73, formerly of Roland are bieng held at 10 am Thursday at the Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Carl Fugett officiating. Burial is in the Roland City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Fuenral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. KING. was born November 27, 1936 in Muldrow, to Emmett Clinton KING and Lillie Louise KING.. He married LaVerna Mae (TABOR) KING. He died December 21, 2009 in Tallulah, La. Survivors include his:wife: LaVerna KING of the home; three daughters: Vanessa, Dondi, and Aly; six grandchildren; six sisters: Genevieve, Pat, Myron, Clara Mae, Betty and Dorothy.

Funeral services for Avery Joel LAND, 92, of Muldrow, were held on Thursday, Dec 24, 2009, 10 am at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel in Cullman, Alabama, with Rev John Richter, officiating. Burial was in Cullman City Cemetery in Cullman, Alabama. He was born Aug 4, 1917, in Crane Hill, Alabama, to General Jackson and Sallie Jane (CULPEPPER) LAND and passed away Dec 20, 2009 in Sallisaw. Survivors includ two daughters, Sarah Ann (Sadie), and Jan Claire and husband, Tom; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren' He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Sarah; his son, Avery LAND Jr., one sister, Mavis KELLER and four brothers, Jimmy, Niles, Alton and Doyle LAND.

Graveside sercies for Tami Alene SIPPEL, 46, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 pm Wednesday at Maple Cemetery with the Rev Leon Farley officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. SIPPEL was born May 30, 1963 in McAlester, Oklahoma, to Thomas ULERY and Alene BATEY ULERY. She died December 19, 2009 in Fort Smith. She married Steven SIPPEL on April 20, 1998 in Loveland, Colorado. Survivors include her husband, Steven of the home; two daughters: Jessica and Rachel; one son: Cody; two grandchildren; one sister: Tonya; three aunts: June, Doris, and Tina; one uncle: Jim;. several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one son: Shea SIPPEL and her parents: Thomas and Alene ULERY.

Funeral services for Jesse James TURPIN, 65, of Roland were held at 2 pm Wednesday at the First Assemblyy of God Church in Muldrow with the Revs Shawn Money and Juimmy Hunt officiating. Burial was in Roland city Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. TURPIN was born June 7, 1944 in Dos Palos, California, the son of James Everett TURPIN and Faye (CASTO) TURPIN He died December 18, 2009 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. He married Carolyn (CAREY) TURPIN on January 9, 1967 in Blyth, California. Survivor include: his wife: Carolyn TURPIN of the home; one daughter: Lise; two sons and daughter-in-laws, Rick and Lanette, and Keith and Kim; eigjt grandchildren; one sister, Carolyn; one brother: Billy; . He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Faye and and three brothers: Tommy, Ray and Jerry.

Private services are being held for Martha Joy WATTS, 102, of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WATTS was born October 6, 1907 in Long, to John Wesley SPANGLER and Mentie Arizona BROWN SPANGLER. She died December 16, 2009 in Sun City, California. Survivors include one daughter, Patricia Irene; one son Tom; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Wremshaw WATTS, her parents and several brothers and sisters.

Funeral services for Misti Dawn LINEBERRY, 27, of Sallisaw, will be held Saturday, Dec 26, 2009 at 10:30 am in the Mallory Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw, Ok., under the direction of Rev Tommy Noel officiating. Burial will be in Akins Cemetery. Ms LINEBERRY was born Donney and Sherry (PREWETT) MARTIN and died Dec 22, 2009 in Fort Smith, Ark. She is survived by two sons, Mason and Martin; Her parents, Donney and Sherry MARTIN, one sister, Amber and her fiance John; two brothers, Bryan and wife Stephani, Travis and wife, Katie; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces dn nephews. She was preceded in death by her materal grandmother, Chris PREWETT, her paternal grandparents, Les and Edith MARTIN, one cousin, Charles ANDERSON;

Funeral services for Cathryn Mae ADDINGTON, 78, were held Tuesday, Dec 29, 2009 at 11 am in First Baptist Church in Vian, with Rev Tommy Shropshire officiating. Burial was in Konawa Cemetery, in Konawa, Ok., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born February 14, 1931 in Konawa, Oklahoma, the daughter of Jack GALE and Etta (CORNELL) GALE. She married William Joel ADDINGTON on May 6, 1960 in Purcell, Oklahoma. She died on December 22, 2009 in Vian, Oklahoma . Survivors include two daughters and sons in law, Deborah and Dennis, and Terisa and Joe ; two sons and daughters in law,: Robert and Deborah, and Donald and Virginia.; 10 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren She was preceded in death by her husband: William Joel ADDINGTON and her parents: Jack and Etta GALE.

Funeral services for Edward Jacob BARROW, 92, of Muldrow were held Wednesday, Dec 30, 2009 at 2 pm in Agent Funeral Home Chapel in Muldrow with Bro Farrell McGeehee officiating. Burial was in Muldrow Memory Garden under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born Nov 12, 1917 in Muldrow, Ok, the son of James BARROW and Talitha Mae BETHEL BARROW. He married Geneva Lucille (MIDDLETON) BARROW on April 24, 1949 in Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. BARROW died Dec 26, 2009 in Muldrow, Ok.Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Geneva of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Francis Kay, and Jennetta Lynn and Rob; five sons and two daughters-in-law, Ricky La Don and Anne, James Hal, Anthony Jacob and Darlene, Joseph Hunter, and Billy; seven grandchildren:; and several great grandchildren; two sisters: Evalena, and Ida Mae; Several other relatives and friends;

Funeral services for Mike William BUSH, 72, of Smithville were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday with Bros. Josh Harjo and Roy Pledger officiating. Burial was in Smithville Cemetery under the direction of Talihina Funeral Home of Talihina. Mr. BUSH was born Jan. 11, 1937, in Marble City to Robert and Martha (SMITH) BUSH. He died Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009 in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Silvena WILSON on July 15, 1957, in Tahlequah. Survivors include his wife Silvena BUSH of the home; three sons, Michael Wayne and Nila, Robert Milton, and Curtis Eugine and Cari; one daughter, Frances Joy; four sisters, Nancy, Juanita and Clifton, and Stella and Mike, and Berniece and Ronnie; six brothers, Robert, Stanley, Dan, Jack and Brenda, David and Wyenea, and Cornell, and Ricky and Barbara; step-mother Evelyn BUSH; 16 grandchildren;10 great-grandchildren: and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.

Funeral services for Freddie McNAMEE, 90, of Vian will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Vian High School Auditorium with the Revs. Mack Jackson, Thomas Drew and David Ragsdale Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery under the direction of the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. McNAMEE was born Oct. 21, 1919, in Muskogee to Fred and Myra (MARKHAM) HERSHEY. She died Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, in Vian. Survivors include, four daughters, Elmira and her husband, Johnnie, Velma, and Erma and her husband, Eddie, and Blanche; three sons, David, Clyde Jr., and Fred and his wife, Shelly; three sisters, Mamie, Ethel, and Edna Mae; two brothers, Freeman, and James and his wife, Rachel; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Clyde McNAMEE Sr., one sister, Birda McNAMEE and one brother Clarence HERSHEY, Sr., one daughter, Joyce McNAMEE, three sons, Howard, Billy and Marvin Dale McNAMEE Jr., three grandchildren, Rene ZACHARY, Marvin Dale McNAMEE Jr. and Alayna THOMAS.

Funeral services for John D. “Jay” NUNLEY were held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Agora Church in the Fontana Shopping Center with the Rev. Jeff Taylor officiating under the direction of Gary Kelley Funeral Home. Mr. NUNLEY was born Jan. 31, 1936 in Gore to the Rev. Allison and Vera NUNLEY. He died Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009. He married Oletha Mae ASH on May 16, 1955, she preceded him in death. He later married Terry PHILLIPS on Feb. 29, 1980. Survivors include his wife Terry NUNLEY; one son, Trey; two daughters, Sher and Kimberli; one granddaughter; sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Jodie; two brothers, Charles, and Earl and Shirley; in-laws Ruby, Logan and Lance; the members of the Jay Nunley Band; and many other relatives. He was also preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Beverly Ann TERRELL, 52, of Gore were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the White Chapel with the Rev. Wayne Rice officiating. Burial was in Gum Springs Cemetery under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. TERRELL was born on April 6, 1957 in Tongue Point, Ore., to Earl Martin WILLIAMS and Lola Lee (FUSAN) WILLIAMS. She died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, in Gore. She married Bobby TERRELL on Dec. 16, 1994, in Bentonville, Ark. Survivors include, her husband, Bobby TERRELL of the home; daughter, Brandy; father; brothers, Merl, Donny and Leonard; and sisters, Brenda and Sherry. She was preceded in death by her mother and brother, Wendell PARKER.