Some 2001 Obituaries extracted from the Indian Journal - McInosh County OK http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ok/mcintosh/obits/obits01.txt ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronicpages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other organizations or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this concent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Ron & Elaine Long ronglong@adacomp.net Copyright © 2002 by Ron & Elaine Long ==================================================================== EXTRACTED OBITUARIES 4 Jan 2001 - 28 June 2001 EDNA A. LEMLEY was born Jan. 1, 1923 in Saint Joe, AR to Ed and Mae (McFarland) Phillips, married Jeff Lemley in February 1947 at Checotah, OK and died June 17, 2001 in Checotah. Services were June 20 at West Side Free Will Baptist Church followed by burial in Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Checotah. Survivors include a son, Billy D. Lemley of Eufaula; two daughters, Janie Camp and her husband Carl, Betty (Lemley) Elliott and her husband Dan all of Checotah; a brother, Floyd Phillips of Checotah; two sisters, Wilma Boyles of Porterville, CA and Gladys Roberts of Dewar, OK; three grandsons, Jimmy Flud of Checotah, Carl Jeffery Camp of Muskogee and Chris Camp of Detroit, MI; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband on Oct. 18, 1978 and a son Jimmy Lemley on Sept. 6, 1968 in the Vietnam War. THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday, June 28, 2001 FRED RIDGE was born May 10, 1920 in Henryetta, OK to John and Mary (Collins) Ridge, married Ida Marie Lout on July 2, 1955 in Warren County MS, and died June 16, 2001 in Muskogee, OK. Graveside services were held Jun 19 at the Pierce Cemetery with burial under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Checotah. Survivors include his wife of the home in Checotah; a brother, Clarence Ridge of Gainsville, TX; three sisters, Sally Tabor of Turlock, CA, Beulah Rhoads of Checotah, OK and Goldie Blackwell of Lindsay, CA; a step-daughter, Kay Beviere of San Angleo, TX; two step-grandchildren, nin step-great-grandchildren and three step-great-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Billy Ray, Baby, Clyde, Gorden and Luther Ridge; a sister, Helen Fine; and a grandson, Kenneth Colin Rodgers. THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday, June 28, 2001 HANNAH JULY was born on Feb. 16, 1915 to Pahoseyahola Josie Smith and Sotka Harley Smith in McIntosh County and died June 18 at Muskogee Regional Hospital. Services were held June 21 in the Deep Fork Hillabee Baptist Church followed by burial in Greenlawn Cemetery at Checotah under the direction of Hampton Mortuary. Survivors include her two sons, Charles July of Tulsa and Gene July of Hminy; two daughters, Omega Welch of Oktaha and Nancy Barnett of Checotah; 22 grandhcildren, 41 great grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Sue Harper of Checotah and Juanita Smith of Earlsboro. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley; sons, Sauce, Joe and Mose July; grandchildren, Joy July Amber, Tanna July, Jessie Amber, and Jeremy July. THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday, June 28, 2001 BETTY JO (KEEL) GARNER was born at Culver city, CA on Feb. 15, 1937 to Roy Keel and Sophia McEntire Keel and died June 19, 2001 at Wilburton, OK. Graveside services were June 23 at New Hope Cemetery, Meeker, OK under the direction of Gregg funeral Home of Eufaula. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Gerry and Barbara Garner of Eufaula, a daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Sammy Thomas of Eufaula, a brother and sister- in-law, Howard and Joan Keel of Meeker; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Joyce and Jack Smith of Meeker, Georgie and George Crum of Choctaw. Her parents preceded her in death. THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday, June 28, 2001 HARRELL HENRY SHACKELFORD was born Dec. 30, 1933 at Poteau, OK to William Henry and Margie Louis (McClain) Shackelford, and died June 18, 2001 at the VA Hospital in Little Rock, AR. Servicds were at the First Free Will Baptist Church in Eufaula followed by burial at Howe Cemetery under the direction of Gregg Funeral Home of Eufaula. Survivors include four brothers and two sisters-in-law, George Shackelford of Powell, WY, Billy and Maudie Shackelford, and Roy Dean Shackelford of Eufaula; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Wilda Stricklen of Eufaula, Phyllis and Jim Bedford of Eufaula, Anna and Ed Campbell of Checotah, Sharon and John Howell of Wagnor; and sister- in-law, Lois Shackelford of San Diego, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Lawrence and Wendell Ray Shackelford and a great nephew, James Burns. THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday, June 28, 2001 MYRTLE CASEY STANDRIDGE died May 19, 2001 at Heavener, OK at the age of 95. Graveside services were held May 20 at Greenwood Cemetery in Eufaula under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home. She was a member of the Choctaw Tribe and had been a resident of Eufaula for 50 years before moving to Heavener in 1978. Survivors include three daughters, Anna Lue Denny and husband Bob of Edmond, OK, Bettie Arnold and husband Lindly of Monkey Island, OK and Garlena Vickers an husband Mike of Heavener, OK; Seven grandchildren, Charlotte Fos, Charlene Strong and husband Cliff, Alan Denny, Coleen Seaman and husband Keith, Chad and wife Traci, Micheal Vickers and wife Cindy, Todd Vickers and wife Khristy; eight great-=grandchildren, Sean Casey and Gary Strong, Christen Seaman, Zachary Arnold, Haleigh and Justyn Vickers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Barland, a son, Wayne and a sister and four brothers. THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday, June 28, 2001 OLICE ‘DICK’ DIXSON was born April 25, 1910 at Maud, OK to Marshell and Maud Dixcon, married Blondena Scribner on Dec. 22, 1934 at Guthrie, OK and died June 14, 2001 in Eufaula. Services were held June 18 at Kelley memorial Chapel followed by burial at Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Black’s Shipman & Merritt Funeral Home of Eufaula. Survivors include his wife of the home in Eufaula; a daughter, Dena Owens and husband Tim of Yukon; a son, Melvin Dixson and wife Jennifer of Springfield, MO; three sisters, Bernice Horton of Oklahoma City, Wanda Wilson of CA and Lovetta Jackson of Duncan; two brothers, O. B. Dixson of Oklahoma City and Bob Dixson of Norman. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son Olice Dixson Jr, and a brother, Happy Dixson. THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday June 28, 2001 T. SHAWN AKERS was born May 12, 1971 in Muskogee to Thomas and Theresa (Montgomery) Akers, and died June 17, 2001. Services were held June 22 at the First Baptist Church, Eufaula followed by burial at Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Black’s Shipman & Merritt Funeral Hme. Survivors include his parents, Tommy and Teresa Akers of Eufaula; a brother, Trasen Solemont Akers of Eufaula, his fiancee, Tabetha Logan of Oklahoma City; and his paternal grandmother, Bobbie Solesbee of Eufaula. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Bus and Ida Montgomery and paternal grandfather, Berry Solesbee. THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday, June 28, 2001 WILLIE (BILL) RUMSEY was born Nov. 1, 1923 to Edmond and Rachel (Sinor) Rumsey in Stidham, OK, married Jewell Dean Kirby on April 14, 1947, and died June 16, 2001 at Denison Manor. Services were at the Bratcher Funeral Home Chapel followed by burial at Fairview Cemetery, Dennison, TX. Survivors include his wife; sons, Rocky and wife Diana of Sherman, TX, Paul of Oklahoma City, Robert and wife Sherry of Denison; daughter, Karla Miller and husband Ralph of Fort Worth, TX; sisterrs, Odell Rippy of Stidham, OK; Geneta of Paso Robles, CA; brother Delmon Rumsey and wife Patsy of Moore, OK; sister-in-law, Madalyn Rumsey of Stidham; brother-in-law, Jamon Kirby and wife Clayre of Tyler, TX; grandchildren, Todd Rumsey of Omaha, NE, Melanie Rumsey of Frisco, TX, Brian Rumsey and wife Heather of Allen, TX, Steve Rumsey and wife Nikki of Carrolton, TX, Angela Barber and husband Brian of Moore, OK, Kimberly Rumsey of Moore, OK, Christopher and Michele Miller of Fort Worth, TX; and a great-granddaughter, Kathryn Barber. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Orien Rumsey. THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday, June 28, 2001 HAZEL LACKEY was born August 24, 1918 in Hitchita, Oklahoma to Auther and Maude (Rains) Morton, married Buddie Lackey on April 19, 1935 at Hitchita, and died June 11, 2001 at Hitchita. Services were June 13 at the Elm Grove Baptist Church followed by burial in the Hitchita-Lackey cemetery under the direction of the Smith Funeral Home of Checotah. Survivors include her husband; a son, Howard Lackey, and his wife Geney of Morris, OK; a daughter, Carolyn Rainwater, of Checotah, OK; a brother, Ohland Morion of Eufaula, OK; three sisters, Bernice Archer of Council Hill, OK, Kathryn Manderville of Midland, TX and Mathalena Allen of Perry, OK; four grandsons; a granddaughter; eleven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday, June 21, 2001 KATHY MAYBELL MOORE was born on July 12, 1920 at Cameron, OK to Jack and Pearl May (Thomas) Starr, married Freeland Bud Moore in 1944 in Eufaula, and died June 10, 2001. Services were June 14 at Little Coweta Indian Baptist Church followed by burial at Little Coweta Cemetery under the direction of Gregg Funeral Home of Eufaula.. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Bob Goad of Seattle, WA, Johnny and Jeanie Kilgore of Eufaula, and Mark Blevins Moore fo Oregon; five daughters and four sons-in-law, Mary Ann and Homer Zachary of Oklahoma City, Betty Jean White of Medford, OR, Patricia Ann "Cookie" and John Sloan of Eufaula, Linda and Washington Cummings of Eufaula, Rickey Carol and Paul Postoak; three sisters, Doreen Spearman of Fredonia, KS, Bernice and John Rocha of Brighton, CO, Sarah Springer and Shirley Allen, both of Mcalester, 28 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parentts, husband, daughter Sharon "Ginger" Mustin, brother Bob Starr, sister Bessie Shaver, great grandchildren Angel Jones and Belinda Shivers, daughter-in-law June Goad and brother-in-law Fred Spearman THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday, June 21, 2001 KEITH URIAH CASEY was born June 7, 1932 in Eufaula, OK to Troy and Eppie Casey, married Carolyn Head on May 8, 1970 and died Jun 16, 2001. Graveside ervices were June 19 at the Tripplet Cemetery on Texanna Road under the direction of Lescher-Millsap. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Virginia Casey and Pamela Casey; three brothers-in-law Jess Chambers, Bill Bratton and Bob Millard. Survivors include his wife; three sosn, Jeff Casey, John Casey and Deith Casey Jr of Windom, MN; three daughters, Keatha Jean Swendon, Brenda Swenson, and Judy Casey of Windom, MN; step-daughter, Wynona Myers of Tulsa, OK Charla Harris of McAlester, OK Krystal Purelloy of the home, Keith Purelloy of the home, and Latonya Gray of Muskogee; and sisters, Teovia Bratton of Checotah, THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday, June 21, 2001 ACKIE GENE MCGUFFIN was born in Guthrie, OK on Feb. 22, 1934 to Samuel and Ethel (Langley) McGuffin, married Alice Sherhorn and died June 1, 2001 in Eufaula. Services were Wednesday, June 6 in the Hampton Memorial Chapel, Checotah, followed by burial in Greenlawn cemetery. Survivors include his mother of Checotah; wife Alice McGuffin of the home in Checotah; son Gerald McGuffin of Checotah; and Donald McGuffin of Wasilla, AR. He was preceded in death by his father, two brothers and one sister. THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday, June 14, 2001 RAY BRINSFIELD was born Jan 16, 1919 in Jess Phillips holler near Texanna to James and Alice (Goad) Brinsfieldmarried Willie Whisenhunt on Oct. 7, 1943 in Eufaula, and died May 24, 2001 at Muskogee Regional Medical Center. Services were May 29 at the Assembly of God Church in Checotah. Survivors includehis wife; four children and their spouses, Danny and Sue Brinsfield, Elaine and Tom Mitchell, Joanna Hess, Lansey Brinsfield, 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, his brothers, Brooken and Vance Brinsfield and numerous nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his father, mother, two infant brothers and niece, Judy Brinsfield Smith. THE INDIAM JOURNAL, Thursday, May 31, 2001 BENJAMIN F PASCHEN was born May 1, 1933 in Ima, NM to W E and Enice (Jones) Paschen, married Grace V (Slape) Stevens on Feb 15 1998 in Arlington, TX and died May 22, 2001 in Muskogee. Services were May 25 at Smith's Funeral Chapel, Checotah Survivors include his wife, Grace of Checotah; two sons, Leslie Paschen of Checotah and Donald E Paschen of Arlington, TX; two daughters, melody L Arata and her husband Michael of Arlington, TX and Vickie Stevens of Checotah; a sister, Louise Stiner of Winthrop, AR; six grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Eugene, William and Brazzy Paschen. THE INDIAM JOURNAL, Thursday, May 31, 2001 SEIGUL "SIG" MOUSER was born Dec 7, 1928 in Eufaula, OK to Ernest Guy and America Elizabeth (Gawf) Mouser, married Betty Beisch on Dec. 25, 1946 in Muskogee, and died May 17 at Nevada Regional Medical Center, Nevada, MO. He was preceded in death by his wife on April 8, 1988; his parents and a sister, Leota Deacon. Survivors include a daughter, Linda L Bussinger and husband John, Neveda, MO; a son, Robert K. Mouser and wife Darya, Lake St. Louis, MO; four grandsons, John Bussinger, Ryan Bussinger, matthew Mouser, Michael Mouser,; two sisters, Ruth Palmer, Amer, OK and twin Lynelle Emmons, McAlester, OK THE INDIAM JOURNAL, Thursday, May 31, 2001 NEARENE JAMES was born Dec. 16, 1920 at Center Hill, AL to G. C and Wilma (Pierce) Lasscock, married Clifford James on Aug. 26, 1940, and died May 14, 2001 at Wellington Hills Nursing Center. Services were held May 18 at Merritt Chapel followed by burial at Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Black's Shipman & Merritt Funeral Home, Eufaula. Survivors include her husband; a daughter and son-in-law, Carla Jo and Bill Shiner of Nevada City, CA; a son, Stoney Hal James of Redding, Ca; three grandchildren, Mike Shiner and wife Joana of Brentwood, CA, Rob Shiner of Ft. Collins, CO and Cody James of Tucson, AZ; two great-grandchildren, Ross Shiner and Jennifer Shiiner of Brentwood. THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday, May 24, 2001 KEIFFER ALLEN STORM was born on Aug. 18, 1930 in Checotah to Allen and Lee (Howard) Storm and died May 19, 2001 at the Muskogee VA Hospital. Graveside services were held May 21 at Greenlawn Cemetery in Checotah under the direction of Hampton Mortuary, Checotah. Survivors include his mother of Checotah; wife, Elverta of Checotah; a daughter, Debbie Pemberton of Checotah; two step-daughters, Doris Davison of Four City, AR and Anna Little of McLoud, OK; brother, Kelly Storm of Checotah; a sister, Sue Sparks of Raulston, OK and two grandchildren, Sarah and Jacob. THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday, May 24, 2001 ROY C. GEER was born Oct. 16, 1912 in Stoneburg, TX to Otto and Ethel (Beasley) Geer, married Lois Ramsey on Oct. 7, 1919 in Monterey, CA and died may 3, 2001 in Tulsa. Services were May 5 at Hitchita Lackey Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Checotah. Survivors include two sons, Houston Geer of Modesto, Ca and Larry Geer of Saginaw, MI; six daughters, Pat Hale of Saginaw, Evelyn Brown of Hitchita, Nancy Ellis of Ft. Gibson, OK, Norma Myers of Checo, CA, Marsha Mancroff of Richmond, CA and Diana Gallis of Oakland, CA; two brothers, Otto Geer oHenryetta, OK and Alvis Geer of Oildale, CA; four sisters, Ruth Bratcher of Pauls Valley, OK, Bessie Keiback of Long Beach, Bernice Black of Bakersfield, and Rena Diehl of CA; twenty-one grandchildren and thirty-two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and in 1994 by his wife. THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday, May 10, 2001 LEE F. JOHNSON was born June 23, 1926 in Edmond, OK to T.P. and Ina B. (Shilder) Johnson, married Mildred "Millie" Heller on August 16, 1952 in Edmond, and died April 30 in Eufaula. Services were May 3 at Ft. Gibson National Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Checotah. Survivors include his wife; a sister, Joanne Telford of Long Beach, CA; a niece L. Johnson and a nephew. His parents preceded him in death. THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday, May 10, 2001 L. V. KEENON was born on May 8, 1923 at Bennington, OK to James K and Ethel (Hampton) Keenon, married Martha Anderson on April 18, 1941 at Banty, OK, and died April 30, 2001 at Countryside Estates Nursing Home in Warner. Services were Held May 3 in the Hope Baptist Church, Checotah followed by burial in Pierce Cemetery under the direction of Hampton Mortuary, Checotah. He was preceded in death by a son, L. C. Keenon Jr. and a daughger, Janie Laverne Keenon. Survivors include his wife; a son, Don Keenon of Bakersfield, CA; two daughters, Sandra and Kenneth Vogt of Checotah and Barbara and Dale Norman of Shawnee; grandchildren, Michelle and Shane Kinnett and Michael Vogt all of Checotah, Kenneth and Mona Williams of Bakersfield, Brooke Keenon of Bakersfield, Tammi, Keri and Bobby Norman all of Shawnee; great=grandchildren, Zachary and Ashlynn Kinnett of Checotah, Kenny Jr. and Ambra V. L. Williams of Bakersfield, and Nicole Norman of Shawnee. THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday, May 10, 2001 JOHN SHERRICK was born April 19, 1927 at Cardin, OK to Oliver and Hattie Lucille (Baker) Sherrick and died April 28, 2001 at his home in Eufaula. Services were held at the lighthouse Christian Center followed by burial at Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Gregg Funeral Home, Eufaula. Survivors include his wife, Ida; four sons and daughters-in-law, John David and Kaye Sherrick, Gregory and Susanne Sherrick of Oklahoma City, Gerry and Debbie Stimpson of Prague, Chip and Brandy Stimpson of Seminole; three daughters and a son-in-law, Linda Martin, Brenda and Fred Amos of Okemah, and Panna Kelly of Wagoner; grandchildren, John David and Jan Sherrick, Jessica and Michael Isaacs, Oklahoma City, Michele and Todd Nicholson of Edmond, Bobby and Lori Amos, Larry and Tracy Moses of Okemah, Carla and Jerry Creason of Okmulgee, Trey Jordan of Okemah, Brian Simpson of Prague, Sarah and Matthew McClothlin of Wagoner and Amanda, Ricky and Quint Simpson of Seminole; great-grandchildren, Jimmy and Caleb Phillips, Cali and Jacob Moses, Micah and Lacy Amos of Okemah, and Cassie Creason of Okmulgee; brothers and sisters-in-law, Oliver and Alpha Sherrick Jr., of Edmond, Ernest Sherrick of Ft. Worth, TX and Tom and Helen Sherick of Bartlesville; sisters and brother-in-law, Alta Charter of Independence, KS and Ann and Lewis Battles of Bartlesville. THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday, May 10, 2001 CHARLES ELISHA FARROW was born in Bells, TN in 1909 to Edger and Margaret Farrow, married Robbie Clyde Mullins in 1938 in Humbolt, TN, and died April 29, 2001 at Muskogee Regional Hospital. Graveside services were May 3 at Greenwood Cemetery at Eufaula under the direction of Black's Shipman & Meritt Funeral Home. Of three siblings only a sister, Nancy is surviving. Other survivors include his wife; a son, Ed Farrow, MD and his wife, Kathy; three grandchildren, NicholasElisha, RachelElizabeth and Charles Elmer (Chaz). THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday, May 10, 2001 AVEL E. STEWART was bornon Nov. 25, 1917 in Texanna, OK to Frank G. and Ollie M. (Farrar) Whisenhunt, married Monroe Stewart on Nov. 3, 1934 in Checotah, and died May 1, 2001 in Checotah. Services were May 4 at the Checotah Church of Christ followed by burial in Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Survivors include a son, Curtis Stewart; two daughters, Nina Stewart and Norma Ray all of Checotah; four sisters, Hazel Johnson, and Juanita Withrow of Checotah, Etta Frisble and Lila Clark both of Muskogee, OK; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and in Jan 1992 her husband Monroe THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday, May 10, 2001 ALMA WEST was October 10, 1905 in Huron, TN to W.E. and Ada F. (Ross) Johnson, married R.I. West on May 22, 1924 in Checotah, OK, and died April 29, 2001 at the Methodist Manor in Tulsa. Services were May 3 at the Checotah First Methodist Church followed by burial in Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Checotah. Survivors include a son, Robert I. Jr., and his wife Judy (Crupler) West of Broken Arrow, OK; a daughter, Bette Scott and her husband Reed of Muskogee, OK; three granddaughters; three grandsons and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and in 1987 her husband. THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday, May 10, 2001 ZETA M. BALL was born Sept. 28, 1906 in Searcy County, AR to Marion E and Synthia J (Hale) Rackley and died April 25, 2001 in Muskogee. Services were held April 28 at the Checotah United Methodist Church followed by burial in Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Checotah. Survivors include numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Ted Ball in 1963. THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday, May 3, 2001 REV. J. D. LAYMAN was born Feb. 14, 1922 at Hanna to Scott Woodrow and Nova Grace (Adams) Layman, married Velma Cox on March 23, 1941 and died hat his home in Hanna on April 27, 2001. Services were held April 30 at the hanna High School Gym followed by burial in the Hanna Cemetery. Survivors include his wife; four children and spouses, Trena Sue McDougal of Bothell, WA, Ramona Cathern and Tom Cipponcri of Riverbank, CA, jarena Joyce and Ron Bery of hanna and Lavendia C9lene and Milo Ketchum of Eufaula; two brothers, Zenas Layman of Eufaula and Buddy Layman of Eufaula, 21 grandchildren, and 19 great-0grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Beatrice Bhear, Dorothy Sparks, and Fronia Layman; three brothers, Marteen, C.L. and Haskell Layman and a grandchild, Toney Layne Belew. THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday, May 3, 2001 JOHNNIE LEE FLOYD was born Feb. 13, 1923 at Garmon, TX to Edward and Georgie (Hammock) Carter and died April 25, 2001 in Muskogee. Services were April 28 in the Hampton Memorial Chapel followed by burial in Greenlawn Cemetery at Checotah. Survivors include three sons, Carl Shook of Meeker, OK, Winfred Shook of Magnolia, TX and Ernest Shook of Temple, TX; a sister, Edna Grimes of Mustang; a brother, John Carter of San Francisco, CA and 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Jo Honea and Lucille Holt THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday, May 3, 2001 JENNIE MAE BARNETT was born Aug. 26, 1925 to Roman Beaver and Hannah (Mitchell) Beaver-Arbuckle and died April 14, 2001 at her home in Eufaula. Services were held at the Okfuskgee Baptist Church followed by burial in the Family Cemetery under the direction of Gregg Funeral Home of Eufuala. Survivors include her husband, Daniel Barnett Sr of Eufaula; twelve children and their spouses, Rebina Sue Roberts of Ardmore, Janice Dee LeClair of the home, Russell Barnett and Sherry of Eufaula, Nellie Hallum and Melvin of Eufuala, Jennie Lee "Lisa" Grimm and Andy of Checotah, Rodney Rocky Barnett Sr and Linda of Gore, Desmond Wahoo Barnett and Lynn of Kingfisher, Millicent Rea (Barnett) Estep and Mike of Eufaula, Mitchell Harjo Barnett and Becky of Hanna, Elnora Ruth Burris and John of Mustang, Angela Jo Barnett and Robert Berryhill Jr of Lawrence, KS and Acee Blue Eagle Barnett and Jospehine of Eufaula and granddaughter Rebecca LeClair whom she raised; a brother and sister-in-law, Rev. Raymond Beaver and Hattie Jane of Eufaula; a sister, Henryetta marshall of Eufaula; 33 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Daniel "Sonny" Barnett Jr. '' as sister, Virgnia Francis,two brothers, Mitchell "Spooks" Beaver and Dean Deere. THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday, May 3, 2001 ALBERT HICKS was born on Aug. 17, 1929 at Pierce, OK to Dave and Mousie (Pool) Hicks and died April 24, 2001 at Eufaula. Graveside services were April 27 at the Pierce Cemetery under the direction of Hampton Mortuary of Checotah. Survivors include two brothers, Samuel Hicks of Tulsa and Daniel Hicks of MS; two sisters, Nada Jane Smith and Mary Fisher both of Sapulpa. He was preceded in death by his parents, 8 brothers and 2 sisters. THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday, May 3, 2001 JOHN ALLEN TURNER was born April 6, 1948 in Checotah, OK to Reuben Riley and Fannie Mae (Cook) Turner married on June 2, 1984 and died April 15, 2001 at his home in Eufaula, OK. Memorial services were April 18 at the First Free Will Baptist Church in Eufaula Survivors include his wife, Nellie; a daughter, Dawn Turner and grand-daughter Haley of Oklahoma City; a son, Sean Turner and wife Angie; granddaughter, Danielle of Oklahoma City; three step children and grandchildren, Randy Nixon and wife Becky and their children Tyson and Taylor, Shane Nixon, Kristle Nixon- Skinner and husband Tim and their daughter Katelyn all of Eufaula; three sisters, Sandra Turner Peters, Okmulgee, OK, Deborah Turner-Johnson, Frame, OK, Pamela Turner-Hunt, Skiatook, OK; a brother, C.J. Turner and wife Susan of Woodward, OK; eleven nephews;and 6 nieces. He was preceded in death by his father and mother and a sister, Lana Turner- Lewis. THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday, April 26, 2001 HELEN L. GRANT was born July, 17, 1928 to Joseph and Mary Bryner in Port Royal, PA and died April 20, 2001 in St. Frances Hospital, Tulsa, OK. Graveside services were held April 24 at Greenlawn Cemetery in Checotah under the direction of Hampton Mortuary. Survivors include daughter, Brenda Mathews and her husband Earl of Checotah; a son, Steve Hockenberry and wife Brenda of Checotah; a sister, Maxine Shirk, and sister-in-law, Dorthy Bryner boht of Port Royal, eight grandchildren including Robert Rhoades Jr and wife LaDonna of Checotah, Tammie Rhoades Dufault and husband Michael of Boston, MA, Greg Hockenberry of Checotah, Sandra Hokenberry Kirkley and husband Josh of Checotah, Juana Ewy and husband Ronnie of Pawnee, OK, Marvina Wyatt and husband Ron of Muskogee, OK, Phyllis Craighead and husband Daniel of Vain , OK and Earl Bubba Mathews of Checotah; 15 great-grandchildren, and many nieces nephews and cousins in Mifflin County PA. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Three brothers, Earl Bryner, Lawrence Bryner and Carn Bryner; a sister, "Bun" Bryner, and a grandson, Stephen Etchison (Hockenberry Jr.) THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday, April 26, 2001 JOAN DOVER HENSLEY died March 24, 2001 in Louisiana. She was born and raised in Checotah. Her mother, Annie Dover Smith was killed in a car wreck when Joan was 4 years old and Joan was raised by her grandmother, the late Susie Dover. She was preceded in death by her mother and grandmother, and nine uncles. Survivors include her husband of 27 years, Henry Folgeman, three sons, Rev Telie Terrall and Reginald Fogleman, and an aunt, Dover Greer. THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday, April 19, 2001 AMBER GRO8NDS SHURBET was born July 10, 1979 at Norman, OK to John and Carla (Burns) Grounds and died April 9, 2001. Services were April 13 at Burns Chapel Church followed by burial at Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Balck's Shipman & Merritt Funeral Home of Eufaula. Survivors include a son, Blake Allen Shurbit her mother, Carla Manilton a sister Robyn Hamilton; stepfather, Terry Hamilton all of McCloud; maternal grandmother, Carla Burns of Eufaula and paternal grandmother, Martha Grounds of Okemah. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Thomas Burns and Bill Grounds. THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday, April 19, 2001 JOHN WILBER BARBDR JR was born Dec. 21, 1945 in Muskogee, OK to John Willis and Mozell (Shastid) Barber Sr., married Patricia Akins on Nov. 5, 1993 in Sapulpa, OK, and died April 7, 2001 in Oklahoma City. Services were April 11 at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Checotah followed by burial in Central High Cemetery. Survivors include his wife; two sons, William Benge of Rolling, OK and Justin Benge of Porum, OK; two daughters, Carla Klein and her husband Fred of Flint, Michigan and Amber Benge of Porum, OK; a daughter-in-law, Leslie Benge of Porum; a brother, Bill Barber of Porum, OK; four sisters, Ruth Ramsey and Rva Bookout both of Checotah; Nada Farrar of Sutter, Calif. And Theda Stone of Calusa, CA; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday, April 19, 2001 RUTH LAFAYE BUMGARNER was born May 5, 1914 in Savanna to Rev. William Christopher Cdolumbus Hanning and Julia Faye (House) Hanning, married James Morton "buddy" Bungarner on May 11, 1933 in Eufaula, and died Dec 9, 1998 at Eufaula Manor. Services were Dec 12 at the United Pentecostal Church followed by burial in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Gregg Funeral Home of Eufaula. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband; a sister, BeatriceBarnett; a son, Gene Bumgarner; a son Ray Bumgarner, and a daughter, Bonnie Peloquin. Survivors include five daughters, Linda and Donald Brown of Eufaula, Shirley and Jim Sparks of Houston, TX, Susie and Jim Long of Las Vegas, NV, James "Sonny" and Pat Bumgarner of Eufaula, Hersel and Peggy Bumgarner of Eufaula, bill Bungarner of Eufaula, Johnny and Donna Bumgarner of Eufaula; 20 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren. Casket bearers were grandsons, Kenny Bumgarner, Keith Brown, Jeremy Bungarner, Rev. Michael Bumgarner, Tony Peloquin, Honorary Bearers were great grandsons, Josh Brown, Cheyene McNaly, and Clay Brown. THE INDIAN JOURNAL Dec. 7, 1998 KENNETH JAMES PIERCE was born on Jan. 15, 1932 in Eufaula and died Dec 8, 1998. Graveside services were Dec. 14, 1998 at Mellette Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Irene Pierce of Okemah; brother, Roy Pierce also of Okemah; sister in Colorado and a sister in California; two daughters, bonnie Scott and Sandy Gordon; and four grandchildren all from California. He was preceded in death by his father, Delbert M. Pierce. THE INDIAN JOURNAL Dec. 7, 1998 ALBERT BERNARD ENGEL was born June 23, 1949 at Harrah to Albert A. and Eulalia (Neel) Engel, married Linda Todd on Oct 31, 1970 at Nicoma Park, and died Dec 4, 1998 in South Carolina. Services were Dec. 9 in the Kelley Memorial Chapel of Black's Funeral Home followed by burial with Military Honors at Greenwood Cemetery. THE INDIAN JOURNAL Dec. 7, 1998 LEONARD SHOOK was born April 11, 1924 at Norman, OK to Elton and Lillian (Winner) Shook, married Virginia Shook on Feb. 15, 1963 at Phoenix, AZ, and died March 31, 2001. Services were April 2 at the Kelley Memorial Chael of Black'' Shipman & Merritt Funeral Home of Eufaula followed by burial in Grenwood Cemetery. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Leonard Lloyd Shook Jr. of Tulsa, Jeffery Shook and wife Coree of Austin, TX and James Shook of Wichita, KS; five step-children, Standley Lowry of Warrington, MO, Gary Lowry of Bald Knob, AK, Ilah Jene Blackburn of Wapatto WA, Ray Taylor of Wichita, KS and Dan Tayor of Horeshoe Bend, AK; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister and brother. THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday, April 12, 2001 LLOYD E SPILLERS was born Sep. 9, 1913 at Hanna to Joe and Sally (Moore) Spillers and died April 3, 2001. Graveside services were April 5 at the Hanna Cemetery under the direction of Black's Shipman & Meritt Funeral Home in Eufaula. Survivors include a sister, Laura Mitchell of Eufaula, two brothers, James Spillers of Tulsa and Lawrence Spillers of Preston and two sons, Edward Spillers and Jerry Wayne Spillers. THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday, April 12, 2001 JOYCE P. HENDLEY was born on July 14, 1942 in Quinton, OK to Ben and Stella (Ginn) Risenhoover, married Robet L. Hendley on Nov. 2, 1974 in Oklahoma City, and died April 3, Norman OK. Services were April 7 at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Checotah followed by burial in the Palestine Cemetery in Quinton, OK. She was preceded in death by her father in Aug. of 1982. Survivors include her mother of Checotah; her husband of Lexington, OK; a son, Robert Hendley of Lexington; two daughters, Sheryl Casey of Checotah and April Hendley of Lexington; four brothers, Ernest Risenhoover of Oklahoma City, Windy Risenhoover of Stigler, OK, Bobby Risenhoover of Checotah, and Harold Risenhoover of Magordore, OH; five sisters, Bertha Harris, Frankie Welton, Linda Risenhoover all of Checotah, Dorthy Mansfield of Oklahoma City and Sandy Woodring of Tuttle, OK; two grandchildren, Wesley and Heather Casey both of Checotah. THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday, April 12, 2001 GLADYS MARIE HURST was born Feb. 26, 1926 to Robert and Anna (Brinsfield) Hurst and died Nov. 19, 2000 in Scoppoose, OR. Graveside services were held April 14, 2001 in Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction of Hampton Mortuary, Checotah. Survivors include three daughters, Beverly Ann Booth of Scoppoose, OR, Paulette Mitchell of Juneau, AK, and Debbie Brackin of Portland, OR; two sons, Ricky Pauyl Hurst of Amarillo, and Bobby Lee Hurst of Olympia, SA; 21 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert Hurst and his wife Mary of Checotah; three sisters, Imogene and her husband Gube Whisenhunt of Checotah, Margaret and her husband Lonnie Robison of Checotah, and Carolyn and her husband Steve Williams of Glenpool. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Junior, a daughter, Ollie Marie, a brother, Ben Hurst, and one sister, Maxine Hurst. THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday, April 12, 2001 CONNIE RAE KARLAK was born Aug. 4, 1943 in Muskogee, OK to Eugene Ray and Laverne June (Murray) Jackson of Checotah, OK, married Peter W. Karlak on April 1, 1966 in Ft. Mammath, NJ, and died at St. Johns Hospital in Tulsa. Services were April 6 at the First Baptist Church in Broken Arrow followed by burial in Greenlawn Cemetery in Checotah under the direction of Christian Gavlik Funeral Home. Survivors include her parents; husband Peter of Broken Arrow, a daughter, Jennifer R. Karlak of Atlanta, GA, a son John W. Karlak of Broken Arrow; four grandchildren; forur brothers, Ronnie Jackson of Eufaula, Steve Jackson of Morris, Donald Jackson of Muskogee and Johnnie Jackson of Sa;ulpa. THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday, April 12, 2001 CHARLES LAVERN ROBERTS was born April 15, 1923 east of Checotah, OK to George Gorden and Stella (Porter) Roberts and died March 22, 2001. Services wee March 26 at the Weleeka First Assembly of God Church followed by burial in the Checotah Cemetery under the direction of Williamson Funeral Home. Survivors include two daughters, Ruby Rott and her husband Jim of McAlester, OK and Norma Smith Pardue and her husband Steve of Boynton, OK; five granchildren, Beverly Rott of Holdenville, OK, Jim Rott and Kimberly Rott both of McAlester, Joe H Smith of Oklahoma City, and Jody K Pardue of Boynton, OK He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Wesley, Johnny, Troy and Wayne Roberts; and two sisters, Mamie Boyd and Minnie Yearton. THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday, April 12, 2001 NORA M. REAVES was born Dec. 12, 1911 in McIntosh County, married John Henry Reaves on Oct 29, 1932 in McIntosh County and died Oct 20, 1991 at Community Hospital Lakeview in Eufaula. Services were Oct 22 at the Merritt Funeral Home Chapel followed by burial in Greenwood Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband on Dec 19, 1979. Survivors include a daughter, Norma Jean Reynolds of Tulsa; as son William Albert Reaves of Des Moines, IA; and a brother, Tom Alvey of Bakersfield, CA. THE INDIAN JOURNAL Oct. 24, 1991 BESSIE C. BAILEY was born on March 25, 1892 in Marieatta and died Friday, Jan 15, 1982 in a local nursing home. Services were Tuesday Jan 19 at the Merritt Funeral Home Chapel followed by burial in Greenwood Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Riley, and a son, Lattie. Survivors include a son, W.E. of Miami; a foster son, Milo Watson of Taft, CA; daughters, Pansey Henson and Annie Bennett of Checotah, 8 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. THE INDIAN JOURNAL Jan 21, 1982 JUANITA (BLEVINS) BREEDLOVE was born Aug. 28, 1929 at Eufaula to Fred Dave and Mary Cathrine (Dunegan) Blevis and died Monday March 26, 2001. Services were Friday at the Free Will Baptist church of Eufaula followed by burial in the Bower Cemetery under the direction of Gregg Funeral Home. Survivors include her husband, Vester of Eufaula; two daughters, Sandra Kay Baker of Eufaula, Virginia Faye Smith and son-in-law, Chris Smith of Muskogee; son and daughter-in-law, Gary Vester and Terri Breedlove of Muskogee; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Wanda Marshall of Eufaula, Mary Louise and Roger Bradshaw of Coral Springs, FL; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Odell and Eugene Blevins; a granddaughter, Chrystal Breedlove and one great granddaughter, Madison Baker. THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday April 5, 2001 MARTIN ODOM was born Jan. 12, 1906 in Corona, CA to William L and Ruth (Cleveland) Odom and died March 27, 2001 in Tulsa. Graveside services were March 30, 2001 at the Lackey Cemetery at Hitchita with burial under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Checotah. Survivors include a son, Joel Odom of Tulsa; a daughter, Joan Long of Missouri; seven grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 49 years, Emma, in 1981 and his second wife, Gertrude in Jan. of 1995. THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday April 5, 2001 SAM KERMIT HARRIS was born in Havana, AR to Amos and Emma (Hood) Harris and died March 27, 2001. Services were Marcy 30 at the Freewill Baptist Church in Eufaula followed by burial at Mellet Cemetery under the direction of Gregg Funeral Home. Survivors include two daughters, Cathryn Burleson of Hanna, Teresa Byrd of Sand Springs; two sons, Jim Harris of Sapulpa, Joe Harris of Bakersfield, CA; a sister, Lillian Harris of Eufaula, 11 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; two 1/2 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Phyllis (Breedlove); two infant children, Phyllis Jean and Kenneth Ray; his parents; four brothers, Eston, Oran, Harold and Ernest; a sister, Maxine and one grandson, Leslie Harjo. THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday April 5, 2001 JOAN L WYNN was born Oct 3, 1934 in Salina, KS to Charles K and Edna (Allison) Chapel, married John Wynn in February of 1992 in Oklahoma City, OK, and died March 27, 2001 in McAlester, OK. Services were March 30 at Lindsey Chapel Baptist Church under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Checotah. Survivors include her husband; her parents of Checotah; three daughters, Gwenna Gates and her husband Walace of Seminole, Teri Lisenby and her husband Bob of Scurry, TX and Becky Short and her husband Steve of El Paso, TX; a stepson, Eric Wynn and his wife Janell of McAlester; and a step-daughter, Pam Duvall and her husband Brad of Jenks; a brother, Charles E. Chapel and his wife Jeanneane of Midland, TX; two sisters, Marilyn Quyintin and her husband Whitey of Topeka, KS; Carol Gideon and her husband Cliff of Checotah; six grtandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Codi Lisenby in 2000 THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday April 5, 2001 ALICIA MASSEY was born June 14, 1925 at Kingfisher to Mr and Mrs Archie Turk and died March 15, 2001 at her home in Eufaula. Services were March 19 in the Kelly Memorial Chapel of Black’s Shipman and Merritt Funeral Home followed by burial at Greenwood Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Paul Massey, of the home; three daughters, Linda Thompson of Muskogee, Carol Beaver of Checotah, and Anita Massey of Carrollton, TX; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather and two husbands. THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday, March 29, 2001 BETTY BILES was born on March 19, 1933 in Checotah to Schylur E. and Pearl (Rose) Scott, married Robert Biles on July 26, 1950, and died March 13, 2001 in Muskogee. Graveside services were March 15 in Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction of Hampton Mortuary of Checotah. Survivors include her husband of Checotah; son and daughter0-in-law, Sandy and brenda biles of Mounds; daughter and son-in-law, Jodi and Robert Alberty of Muskogee; three grandchildren, Cody and Katie biles and Cori Daniels; one sister, Marie Cantwell of Muskogee. THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday, March 22, 2001 JESSE HOWARD AMBER was born Aug. 10, 1981 and died March 6, 2001. Services were March 9 at Hamilton Funeral Home. Survivors include his father, Ralph Amber of Logansport; a sister, Melodi Amber of Logansport; and his grandparents on his father’s side, Jack and Mary Amber of Logansport. His grandparents on his mother’s side are Clara July of Checotah and the late Joe July. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joy July Amber; a brother, Jeremy July; and a grandfather, Joe July, who was a resident of Checotah THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday, March 22, 2001 JERALD LAMONT “CHILL WILL” FORD was born Nov. 3, 1973 at Muskogee to Jerald DeWaynbe Ford and Gloria Marie (Smith) Brewer and died March 9, 2001. Services were Saturday at the Free Will Baptist Church followed by burial in Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Gregg Funeral Home. Survivors include his mother of Oklahoma City; his father of Claifornia; a daughter, Natasha Postoak-Ford (daughter of Misty Postoak) of Eufaula; three sisters and five brothers, Kena Ford, Johnny Smith, Annie Ford, Rickey F.oyd all of Oklahoma City, Jerald DeWayne Ford Jr. and Christina Ford both of California, Wilbert Lee Brewer and Christopher Youngblood both of Oklahoma City; Maternal grandmother, Annie Ruth Smith of Eufaula; paternal grandmother, Thresa Lee of Checotah; a niece, Denesha Hastings of Oklahoma City; step-father, Wilbert Brewer of Oklahoma City; ste0-grandmother, Wanda Houston of Oklahoma City; a cousin, Chris Smith of Eufaula; numerous aunts and uncles, cousins and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Michael DeWayne Ford; maternal grandfather, Bennie Jack Smith Sr.; paternal grandfather, William Ford; step-grandfather, Clyde Lee. THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday, March 22, 2001 ETHEL LENE THOMPSON WYATT was born in Pierce, OK on May 14, 1944 to Newman Thompson Sr. and Cinda (Sootawake) Thompson and died March 13, 2001 at her home in Ryal. Wake services were Friday and Funeral services were Saturday Mar 17 at Yardeka Indian Baptist Church followed by burial at the Wyatt Family Cemetery under the direction of Robert Simmons Funeral Home. Survivors include three daughters, Kathy Bear and husband Buster Bear Jr of Tulsa, Sharon Britt of Checotah, Karen Carnes of Henryetta; two sons, Richard Wyatt of Sapulpa, Brian Wyatt of Henryetta; two sisters, Etta Dickerson of Wetumka, Sarah Harjo of Tulsa; four brothers, Emmanuel Thompson of Eufaula, Newnam Thompson Jr. of henryetta, Marshall Thompson of Grandada, AZ, Daniel Thompson of Henryetta; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter; an infant son, James William Wyatt Jr.; two brothers, Henry and Russell Thompson; and one sister, Bessie May Freeman. THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday, March 22, 2001 ALTON L. RAMEY was born Sep. 27, 1910 in McIntosh Coutny to George H. and Mattie (Chastain) Ramey, married Violet Renora Gordon, and died March 20, 2001 in Muskogee. Services were at the Checotah Church of Christ followed by burial in Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife; a brother, Jess Ramey fo Sun City, CA and several step children and step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Grace Ramey. THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday, March 22, 2001 WILLIAM MILLER was born March 12, 1933 in Hitchita, OK to Raymond and Bertha Schatt Miller, married Maxine Crawford on Jan. 10, 1959 in Poteau, OK, and died Jan 22, 2001. Services were Jan 25 at Lackey Cemetery in Hetchita, OK under the direction of Shurden Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife; son and daughter-in-law, Billy Edward and Brenda K Miller. of Hitchita; daughters, Brenda L. Williams and Roger of Council Hill, OK, Gail King and Joe of Hitchita; sister, Betty Ray brown of Hitchita; grandchildren, Terry Jimboy of Hitchita, Jodie Simmons of Morris, Brent Williams of Council Hill, Blake Miller of Hitchita; three step-grandchildren, Karen Williams of Tulsa, OK, Brandi and Nolen King of Wilson, OK; seven great grandchildren, Tadd, Ty, Kaleb, Star, Riley, Ray and Karrington. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a nephew, Jimmy Ray Hawkins. THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday, Feb 1, 2001 ROY SAVERS was born April 11, 1912 at Jackson, MO to John and Emma (Lowes) Savers, married Bernice Keller on Sep 22, 1946 at Jackson, and died Jan. 7, 2001. Services were Jan 10, in the Kelley Memorial Chapel of Black’s Funeral Home, Eufaula followed by burial at Greenlawn, Cemetery, Checotah. Survivors include his wife, a daughter, Barbara White of Eufaula; a niece, Carolyn Moore of St. Charles, MO; three nephews, Frankie Shirrell of Farmington, MO, Roy Gene Shirrell of Alton, IL and Ed Shirrell of House Springs, MO; a granddaughter, Mary Lynne Doleys of Stokey, IL. His parents; a brother, Earl Savers and a sister, Mildred Lagrand, preceded him in death. THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday, Feb 1, 2001 JOCY C. SPARKS was born Aug. 20, 1912 in Oklahoma to Joseph K. and Linda (Coughran) Johnson, married Joe Ben Sparks in McIntosh County, OK, and died Sunday Jan. 21, 2001 in Tulsa, OK. Services were Jan 24, at the Westside Free Will Baptist Church in Checotah followed by burial at Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Survivors include a son, Frankie Eugene Sparks of Checotah and a brother, B. F. Hohnson of Henryetta, OK. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 1976, three brothers, and five sisters. THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday, Feb 1, 2001 FANNIE EMALINE SMITH was born on Jan 27, 1911 to Robert Taylor and Naomi Ann (Pence) Ramsey in Cleveland, TN, married Grover L. Smith in Porum, OK on Jan 1, 1938 and died Thursday Jan. 25, 2001. Survivors include a son, Larry Wayne and Malinda Smith and of Cleveland, OK and Bill Ramsey of Pace, FL. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Grover L. Smith in Feb 1981, and a son, Gene Lee Smith. THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday, Feb 1, 2001 DELBERT BAILEY was born Sep. 15, 1943 at Bakersfield, CA to Ebb and Rena Metcalf) Bailey and died Jan 7, 2001. Services were Wednesday at the Gregg Funeral Home chapel followed by burial at Greenwood Cemetery. Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, Jennie and Royce Nelson of Balncherd, OK; a siece Julie Reilly of Deatsville, AL; a nephew, Jeff Nelson of Balncherd; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, several great nieces and nephews, and many frieends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday, Feb 1, 2001 OKLA V. TOLER was born April 15, 1909 at Hitchita, OK to Will and Amanda (Burch) Combs and died Jan. 27, 2001 at St. Frances Hospital in Tulsa. Services were Jan 29 at the Merritt Funeral Chapel of Eufaula followed by burial at Lenna Cemetery. Survivors include 5 daughters, Barbara Sholty of Tulsa, Shirley and Mark Magdalena of Choctaw, Bess and Grady Whisenhunt of Mustang, Martha and Martin Clark of McLooud, OK and Grace and Michael Bunch of Oktaha, OK; a son Eugene and Selna Toler of Ceba City, Phillipines; 24 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon and a sister, Gladys Allen. THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday, Feb 8, 2001 KENNETH LEWIS TIGER was born April 22, 1943 to Johnny and Lucinda (Lewis) Tiger, married Lana Bible on June 23, 1974 and died at his residence in Glenpool on Jan. 27, 2001. Wake services were Tuesday Jan. 20 at the Merritt Chapel, Eufaula. Funeral services were Jan 31 at the First Baptist Church of Eufaula followed by burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Survivors include his wife; three sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Melinda Tiger of Muskogee, Larry and Lorrie Tiger of Glenpool, Tommy Dale Murrow of Oklahoma City; a daughter and son-in-law, Anna and Norman Taryole of Bristow; his mother of Eufaula; a sister, Rosalie “Rita” Tiger of Eufaula; two brothers, Marcy Coleman Tiger of Lorton, Virginia and Johnny Tiger Jr. of Muskogee; seven grandsons and two granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his father; a son, Kenneth Tiger Jr; and a brother, Jerome Richard Tiger. THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday, Feb 8, 2001 CURTIS DALE ROBERTSON was born Nov. 10, 1936 in Stidham, OK to Sutterfield and Emma Fay (Burdine) Robertson and died Jan 30, 2001. Services were Friday in the Cheney Witt Memorial Chapel followed by burial Tuesday Feb 6th in the Lenna Cemetery at Eufaula, OK. Survivors include two brothers, Wayne Robertson and David Robertson both of Fort Scott; three sisters, Alicaia Texler and Georgia Hutton, Fort Scott, and Francis Overly of PA. He was preceded in death by his parents, three Brothers, Leslie Davis, J.D. Robertson, and Don C. Robertson, and three sisters, Arlene Madden, Fern Snyder and Jennie Robertson. THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday, Feb 8, 2001 BETTY J. “GREENLEE” HERNASY was born Dec. 3, 1921 in Hitchita, OK to Eugene Oscar and Lillian L. (LerBlance) Greenlee, married Nathen Hernasy, and died Jan. 22, 2001 in Alburquerque, NM. Graveside services were Feb. 1 at Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Checotah. Survivors include a son, Nathen Henasy Jr. and a daughter, Pat Henasy both of Alburquerque, a brother, Oscar Greenlee of Tulsa, Five grandchildren, Jesse, Derrich, Trisha, Richard, and Barbara. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday, Feb 8, 2001 RAYMOND HUTCHENS CHAPMAN was born Dec. 27, 1913 at Cathey, OK to Samuel David “Bud” Chapman and Adlee (Hutchens) Chapman Wilson, married Juanita Ward on June 28, 1968 at Wagoner, and died Feb 11, 2001. Services were Tuesday at the First Assembly of God in Eufaula followed by burial at Greenlawn Cemetery in Checotah under the direction of Gregg Funeral home of Eufaula. Survivors include his wife; tow sons and daughters-in-law, Raymond Eufene and Betty Lou Chapman of Jenks, Randy and Christi Chapman of Davis; tow daughters and a son-in-law, Carolyn Cahpman of McAlester, Betty Ann and Ralph Parker of Eufaula; numerous nieces, nephews and friends; nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, seven brothers, six sisters, and a son, Paul Alfred Chapman. THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday, Feb 15, 2001 EVA A. DOBSON was born Jan. 25, 1913 at Neosha, MO to Edgar and Rosa (Huffman) Wilson, married Leo Dobson in 1921 in Missouri, and died Feb 8, 2001 at her home in Checotah. Services were under the direction of Black’s Shipman & Merritt Funeral Home of Eufaula. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Jack & Pat Dobson of Brush Hill; four grandchildren, Peter, Michael, Debbie Mariewicz and Jackie Dobson; and a great grandchild, Amber Newman. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers and five sisters THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday, Feb 15, 2001 ARLIN H. OVERBEY was born Sep. 21, 1914 in Warner to John Henry and Maggie Sue (Hunter) Overbey, married Helen F. McCormick on Oct. 23, 1937 at Shady Grove, and died Feb. 8, 2001 in Warner. Services were Feb. 12 at the Warner First Baptist Church followed by burial in Warner Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Checotah. Survivors include two sons, Herb Overbey and his wife Letha of Broken Arrow and Jimmy Overbey and his wife Gloria of Porum landing; four daughters, Anita Wallis of Porum Landing, Betty Sue Green and her husband Alvin of Broken Arrow, Twyla Patterson and her husband Kendall, Carla Reed and her husband Glen, all of Warner; 18 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers, two sisters and his wife in March of 2000. THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday, Feb 15, 2001 CHARLIE PEAL was born Oct. 22, 1914 in Chewy, Oklahoma to Charlie and Viola (Henson) Peal Sr., married Levelvia Farar on March 21 in McIntosh County and died March 1, 2001 in Muskogee, OK. Services were March 5 at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel followed by burial in Greenlawn Cemetery in Checotah. Survivors include five sons, Charles Peal and his wife Gelenda of Jennings, OK, Henry Peal of Wainwright, OK, Jerry Peal and his wife Dixie of Bartlesville, Donald Peal and his wife Karen of Langley, and Pete Peal and his wife Betty of Tulsa; three daughters, Virginia Crawford and her husband George of Starang, OK, Marilyn Cooper of Wainwright, and Janice Whittle and her husband Jim of Oktaha; a brother Houston Peal of Fayetteville, AR; 22 grandchildren and 31 great-great grandchildren; and two special nieces, Elizabeth Tate and Tincey Terry. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 55 years in December of 1989, a son Vester Peal in 1946, and eight brothers and sisters. THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday, March 15, 2001 NEVAH LUCILLE RAGLAND was born June 6, 1912 near Poteau to Whitaker A. and Ora Lee Earp, married Harley Earl Ragland on June 14, 1941 and died February 16, 2001. Memorial services were Tuesday at the First Baptist Church, Eufaula. Arrangements were under the direction of Black’s Shipman and Merritt Funeral Home. Survivors include a son, David E. Ragland and daughter-in-law, Judy Ragland of Oklahoma City; grandduaghter, Alyssa Nicole Ragland of Los Angeles, CA; grandson, Jeremy David Ragland of Indio, CA; three nephews, Whit ‘Roberts of Bing, Walter Lee Squires of Red Oak, and Dwight Miller of Pine Bluff, AR; niece, Lawanna Roberts of Oklahoma City. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband and three sisters, Letha Miller, Artice Roberts and Edith Squires. THE INDIAN JOURNAL , Thursday, March 1, 2001 ROMAN V. AUSTIN was born Sep. 17, 1904 at Protem Taney County, MO to Hiram and Ada Cathrin (Looney) Austin, married Iva Cagle, and died Feb. 16, 2001. Services were Feb. 20 at the Oak Ridge Baptist Church followed by burial at the Bower Cemetery under the direction of Black’s Shipman and Merritt Funeral Home. Survivors include two daughters, Winnifred Fox of Longtown and Ada Gene Willcut of Longtown; a brother, Lawrence Austin of Wagoner; 17 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. THE INDIAN JOURNAL , Thursday, March 1, 2001 ROY DUKE was born Jan. 3, 1926 in Prairie View, OK to W.W. and Emeline (Todd) Duke, married Goldie May Byrd on Aug. 2, 1945 in Checotah, and died Feb. 22, 2001 at his residence near Porum. Services weree held Feb. 26 at Smith Funeral Home Chapel. Survivors include a son, Don Duke of Porum; two daughters, Phyullis Phillips of Porum and Patricia Huggins of Stigler; three brothers, Henry and Jim Duke both of Porum and Houston Duke of Checotah; two sisters, Pheeny Whisenhunt of Fort Worth, TX and Bertha Coleman of Checotah; 18 Grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife on Jan. 26, 20001; four brothers, Junior, Lee, Les and John Duke; and a sister, Geneva Williams THE INDIAN JOURNAL , Thursday, March 1, 2001 ARNOLD DEAN VINSON was born on Aug. 17, 1931 to Guy and Maggie (Sisco) Vinson in his Grandpa & Grandma Vinson’s Home southwest of Checotah and died Feb. 19, 2001 in Checotah. Services were held Feb. 21, at the First Baptist Church followed by burial in Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction of Hampton Mortuary, Checotah. Dean was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, J. W. and Mary Vinson and G.F. and Mary Sisco; and his foster brother, Ted Johnson Survivors include three sons, Greg, Scott and Cody Vinson all of Checotah; brother, Bob Vinson of Checotah; four aunts, Jettie Vinson of Checootah, Bennie Patton of Wichita Falls, Elbie Hendrix of Pryor and Pauline Spaulding of McAlester; two grandchildren, Amanda and Nat Vinson of Checotah and a host of other relatives. THE INDIAN JOURNAL , Thursday, March 1, 2001 WILLIAM ARNOLD “ARNIE” SHAVER was born March 4, 1961 to Will Shaver and Christine (Woodard) Shaver at Eufaula, married Maria Estela Sanchez Valero on in August 1989 in Eufaula, and died Feb. 20, 2001. Services were Saturday at the Wayland Baptist Church followed by burial at Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Gregg Funeral Home. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Odell and Maryetta Woodard, and his paternal grandparents, John and Mayella Shaver. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Jessica Marie Shaver; his mother of Eufaula; his father and step mother of Claremore; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Christopher “Clint” C. Burton of Eufaula, Norman W. and Kelly Shaver of Sacramento, CA, Michael and Marie Shaver of Broken Arrow; four sisters and a brother-in-law, Sharon and Steven Buggs of Claremore, Gwendolyn Shaver of Bentonville, AR, Carolyn Shaver of Claremore and Diane Shaver of Tulsa; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Teodoro Sanchez R. and Dora Valero de S; sisters-in-law, Made Jesus Sanchez Def, Consuelo Sanchez de B Guadalupe Sanchez deA. And Beatrice Sanchez V; brothers-in-law Erasmo Sanchez V.J. Luis Sanchez V., Acencion Sanchez V. Teodoro Sanchez V., and Armando Sanchez V., all of Satillo Soah Mexico, a host of aunts, Uncles, nieces, nephews and friends. THE INDIAN JOURNAL , Thursday, March 1, 2001 LUCY MAE GRIDER was born Feb. 24, 1911 at Mellette to Henry and Tishe Letterman, married Bill Grider, and died Feb. 14, 2001 at a Checotah nursing home. Services were Feb. 17 in the Kelley Memorial Chapel of Black’s Shipman and Merritt Funeral home followed by burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Survivors include several nieces and nephews, including Betty Bailey, Rudiene Grimes, Merle Janeway, Tom Grider, Clell Grider, Billie Jean Grider, Marlene Grider, Ronnie Nelson and Claude Grider Jr.. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. THE INDIAN JOURNAL , Thursday, March 1, 2001 ROBERT E. EMMONS was born Nov. 15, 1918 at Centrihoma to Joe and Cora Emmons and died Feb. 17, 2001 at his home near Eufaula. Services were Feb 21 in the Kelly Memorial Chapel of Black’s Shipman and Merritt Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Jan; sons, Bobby Gene of Sacramento, CA and Michael of Dallas, TX; stepdaughters, Cheryl of Ft. Smith AR and Kristie of Eddiville, IA THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday, March 1, 2001 WAUNETA (LACKEY) PENIX was born March 14, 1923 at Vivian to Earl and Maud Mable (Waters) Lackey and died Feb. 13, 2001 at a Tulsa hospital. Services were Feb. 16 in the Kelley Memorial Chapel of Black’s Sh8pman and Merritt Funeral Home followed by burial at Greenwood Cemetery. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Mry Gayle and Richard Sigal of Houston, TX; a grandson, Robert Sigal of Cleveland, OH; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Evelyn Burns of Eufaula, Martha and Billy Clyde Sessions of Muskogee, Margaret Gourd of Broken Arrow and Phyllis and Bill Gulley of Muskogee. She was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Billy Caroll Smith. THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday February 22, 2001 LONNIE EUGENE SMALL was born Oct. 12, 1943 in Oklahoma City to William Ed and Juanita (Deal) Small and died Feb. 11, 2001. Graveside services were held Feb. 15 in the Ft. Gibson National Cemetery under the direction of Hampton Mortuary of checotah. Survivors include two sons, Shawn of Oklahma City and Tony of Sacramento, CA; a brother, Dan Small of Amarillo, TX and a sister, Pat. THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday February 22, 2001 KEITH C. KEERAN was born Feb. 16, 1928 at Chicago, IL to Jaunita Avanareous and died Feb. 12, 2001. Memorial services were held Feb. 16 in the Kelley Memorial Chapel of Black’s Shipman & Merritt Funeral Home, Eufaula. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Hobert and two sisters, Janet and Kay. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Keernan; three daughters, Brenda Hall and her husband Billy of Los Angelas, CA, Corenna of Rancho, CA and Ch=risty Richards of Downey, CA; four sons, William Bartlett of Loss Angelas, Marshall Speir and wife Linda of Checotah, and Gary Marris of Webbers Falls; and one sister, Ruth of California. THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday February 22, 2001 GLADYS MAE FEHLHAFER was born Nov. 24, 1914 in Elkader, IA to Henry and Martha Zahrndt Gmelin, married Walter Alvin Fehlhafer on Feb. 7, 1939 in Elkader, IA, and died Feb. 15, 2001 at St. Frances medical Center, Tulsa, OK Survivors include a sister, Helen Shroyer of Eufaula, OK; two nephews, Tom Shroyer of Eufaula, OK and Jim Shroyer of Manhattan, KS; a niece, Martha McCraken of Roswell, NM. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and a nephew, Don Shroyer THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday, February, 22, 2001 ELSIE M. THOMPSON was born July 24, 1915 in Bismark, ND to Riley and Minnie Sloan, and died Feb. 11, 2001 in Oklahoma City. Services were held Feb 14 in the Merritt Chapel of Black’s Shipman and Merritt Funeral Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, “Big John” Thompson in 1999; a sister, Mavis Hughes and four brothers, Russ, Jerry, Bob and Eldon Sloan. Survivors include a daughter, Pam Kelley of Oklahoma City; two granddaughters, Kandi Miller of Corinth, TX and Kim Kelley of Oklahoma City; two sisters-in-law, Lorane Sloan of Eufaula and Ruth Sloan of CA; a brother-in-law, bill Hughes of Naples, FL THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday, February 22, 2001 DOROTHY E. HARTMANN was born Jan. 23, 1925 in Quincy, IL, married Roland Hartmann on Feb. 14, 1943 at Salinas, CA and died Feb 7, 2001 at a McAlester hospital. Memorial services were Feb 17 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Eufaula. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Roland and Yvonne Hartmann of Eufaula; Danny and Debra Hartmann of Oklahoma City; two grandchildren, Nicole Hadad of Austin, TX and Dana LaSchelle Blazer of McAlester; three great grandchildren, Gabriela Hadad of Austin, TX;, Alyssa Blazer and Eric Blazer of McAlester. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1991 THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday, February 22, 2001 CHARLES M. HELT was born Dec. 30, 1930 in Kingfisher, OK and died Feb 18, 2001 in the Muskogee Regional Medical Center. Services were Feb. 20 at the Church of Christ in Checotah followed by burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Billie; two sons and daughters-in-law, Alan and Cosetta Helt of Oktaha, Chester and Connie Helt of Emory, TX; daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Jerry Goad of Lawton, OK; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two brothers, James Helt of Meeker, CO and Marvin Helt of Salt Lake; and a sister, Evelyn George of Gainsville, TX. THE INDIAN JOURNAL Thursday February 22, 2001 WILFORD GOUGE was born Dec. 6, 1953 in McAlester to Albert and Sallie Spaniard Gouge and died Jan. 12, 2001. Services were Jan 16 at the Freewill Baptist Church of Hanna followed by burial at the Gouge Family Cemetery. Survivors include a son, Delsin A. Gouge of Oklahoma City; four brothers, Felix Gouge, Oklahoma City, Cecil Gouge, Tulsa, Chebon Gouge, Eufaula and William Gouge of Oklahoma City; seven sisters, Elizabeth Townsend, Okmulgee, Evelyn Wood, Oklhaoma City, Sarah Gaouge, Tulsa, Helen Gouge, Oklahoma City, Nancy deere, Okmulgee, Peggy Gouge, Oklhoma City and Kristine Gouge, Toronto, Canada. She was preceded in death by his mother and father; a sister, Melissa Gouge; and one brother, Ernest R. Gouge. THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday, January 18, 2001 WILLIAM “WILD BILL” LOWE was born Aug. 19, 1925 in Bridgeport, AL to William Robert Macklin and Bertha Mae (Brown) Lowe, married married Wanda Stott in 1968, and died Monday, January 8, 2001 in Shawnee. Graveside services were held Jan. 10 in Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction of Cooper Funeral home of Tecumseh. Survivors include wife, Wanda Lowe of the home; Daughters and sons-in-law, Doris Rose, Reta and James Oznick of Gilbert, AZ, Glenda and Gary Garner of Dale, OK; two step-sons and one daugher-in-law, Stanley Stott of Wichita, KS, Allen and Donna Stott of PA; grandchildren, Tracy Knott, Jerry Garner, Randy Garner, Jason Garner, Shane Garner, Shane Beck, Morgan King, Justin Coffman, Jennifer Marie Stott and Shawn Allen Stott; five great-grandchildren; borthers, James Sumner, Johnny Sumner and James Lowe; sisters, Marie Weks and Bobbie Bright. He was preceded in death by his parents and his grandparents who raised him, Matthew and Rebecca Brown. THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday, January 18, 2001 LOUISE FAYE HART was born on Aug. 22, 1928 to Claud and Annie (Clay) Yow and died Janu. 7, 2001. Graveside services were Jan. 10 at Greenlawn Cemetery in Checotah under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Checotah. Survivors include her brother, Raymond Yow and his wife Betty and their two children, Randy and Linda, of Medford, OR; daughter Paula Ann Milam-Martin “P.A.M.” of Checotah (born 1952) and her daughter, Lisa Leeper-Smith and Lisa’s son Jeremy LaDon Smith of AL; son Teddy Manual Hart (born 1969) of Checotah and his two sons Teddy John and Justin Ray Hart of Lawton. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Kenneth and Elvis Yow; her husband, L.P. Milam; and her second husband, Ted Manual Hart. THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday, January 18, 2001 SAUCE JULY was born on Dec. 9, 1939 in Checotah, OK to Wiley and Hannah (Smith) July and died Monday Jan. 15, 2001 at the Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City. Services were Jan. 18 at Mills Funeral Home Chapel followed by burial in Greenlawn Cemetery, Checotah. He was preceded in death by his father; a daughter, Tanna July and 2 brothers, Joe July and Mose July. Survivors include his wife, Sharon July of McAlester; daughter Tabatha Byington of McAlester; son Thomas July of Glenpool; mother, Hannah July of Checotah; 4 grandchildren, 2 brothers and sister-in-law, Charles and Tressia July of Tulsa, Gene July of Hominy; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Omega and Bill Welch of Oktaha, OK, Nancy and Larry Barnett of Checotah. THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday, January 25, 2001 MIKE FAULKENBERRY was born Nov. 22, 1942 at Sanger CA to Donald and Margaret (Scholfield) Faulkenberry, married Joan Woods on Nov. 9, 1968 at Carson City, NV, and died Monday Jan. 15, 2001. Services were Jan 19 in the Kelley Memorial Chapel of Black’s Funeral Home, Eufaula followed by burial in Lenna Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Shelby Hunter. Survivors include his wife of Stidham; two sons, Mike Faulkenberry, Jr. and Rodney Faulkenberry both of Oklahoma City; two brothers, Richard Faulkenberry of Wichita Falls, TX and Henry Faulkenberry of Bakersfield, CA; three sisters, Gwin Herndon of Hanford, CA, Joyce McDonald of Las Vegas, NV, and Shirley Woods of Chowcilla, CA; and two granddaughters, Ashley and Kayla Hunter of Muskogee. THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday, January 25, 2001 BEATRICE J. (MCGUIRE) SWEENEY was born May 8, 1923 at Lenna to Benjamine and Kalley (Trentham) McGuire, married James Sweeney on Dec. 7, 1968 at Oxnard, CA and died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2001 in Tulsa. Services were Jan. 20 at Lenna Baptist Church followed by burial at the Lenna Cemetery under the direction of Black’s Funeral Home, Eufaula. She was preceded in death by her parents; two borthers, Jack and Jim Henry McGuire and a grandson, Frank Carter. Survivors include her husband of Checotah; three daughters and sons-in-law, Janey and Thomas Welch of Perryton, TX, Jaunita and Jim Miller of Eufaula, and Tommie Lee and Wayne Dobrowski of Woodland Hills, CA; a son, Michel J. Sweeney of Sutter Creek, CA; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday, January 25, 2001 WANDA DOBBS was born at Fame, OK to Robert and Ruth (McCain) Hill, married Ron Dobbs at Miami, OK on Sept. 11, 1969, and died Dec 30, 2000 at her residence in Sand Springs. Graveside services were held Jan. 5, 2001 at the Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Merritt Funeral Service. Servivors include her husband; her daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Ronnie McClanahan of Kansas City, MO; her son, Brett Dobbs of Tulsa and Serveral Nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Justina Venable, and brother, Johnny Hill. THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday, January 11, 2001 JOE RUSSELL CASEY was born Sept. 9, 1946 at Eufaula to Coy J. and Luella (Miller) Casey and died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2000. Services were held Jan. 3 at the Kelley Memorial Chapel of Black’s Funeral home followed by burial at Greenweed cemetery under the direction of Black’s Funeral Home of Eufaula. He was preceded in death by his father and brother, Robbie Casey. Survivors include three sons and daughter-in-law, Joe Russell, Jr. and Misty Michelle Casey of Ardmore;, Brett Wade and Misty LaDawn Casey of Durant and Colin Ray and Tonya Lynn Casey of Norman; his mother, Luella Jones of Eufaula; four brothers, Rocky Casey of Eufaula, Roger Casey of College Station, TX and Coy and Roy Lynn Casey, both of Tulsa; two grandchildren. THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday, January 11, 2001 EVERT T. GROSE was born Oct. 29, 1915 at Bower to Joe and Mary Sizemore Grose, married Mildred McKee on Dec. 24, 1940 at Fayetteville, AR, and died Wednesday Jan. 3, 2001 in Muskogee. Services were held Jan. 6 at Lindsey Chapel Baptist Church followed by burial at Triplett Cemetery under the direction of Black’s Funeral Home. Survivors include three sons, Joe and John Grose of Texanna and Gene Groseclos and wife Kathy fo Bentonville, AR; two grandchildren, Fletcher and Van Groseclose. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; two sisters, Vinita and Betty; and two brothers, Ed and Eudie. THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday, January 11, 2001 HASKELL JENNINGS was born Feb. 3, 1927 in Eufaula to Homer and Gladys Cox Jennings, married Naomi Wells on Feb. 14, 1953 in Wellington, KS, and died Jan. 2, 2001 in Muskogee. Services were held at the First Baptist Church of Hartshorne on Jan. 2 followed by burial in the Mellette Cemetery under the direction of Mills Funeral Home of Hartshorne. He was preceded in death by his mother and a special friend , Bill Morgan. Survivors include his wife of Hartshorne; his father of Stidham; two sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Lori Jennings of Hartshorne, Mike Jennings and Kim Holt of Hartshorne; two grandchildren, Jaylon Jennings and Alaska Jennings; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Leon and Mae Jennings of Stidham, Don and Shirley Jennings of Houston, TX, Larry and Kathy Jennings of Hartshorne; a sister, Ruby Green of Longtown and several nieces and nephews. THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday, January 11, 2001 ARTHUR HENRY HOWARD was born April 9, 1910 in Redland, OK to William “Bill” and Rebecca McMillan Howard, married Ruby Fogle on Oct. 24, 1934 in Hanna, OK and died Jan. 2, 2001. Services were at Hanna Freewill Baptist Cbhurch Jan. 5 followed by burial at the Hanna Cemetery under the direction of Shurden Funeral Home. He was preceded in death by his wife on Jan. 20, 1966; a son Kenneth Ray Howard on April 25, 1987; a brother, Frank Howard and half-brother, Bud Howard. Survivors include two sons, Ray C. Howard and wife Maude of Hanna, Billy Ray Howard and wife Marilyn of Hanna; three daughters, Mamie Irene Phillips of Visalia, CA, Alice Loretta Langston and husband Ray of Henryetta, Wanda Marie Scott Glover and husband Jerry of Atwood; daughter-in-law, Betty Jean Howard Shatswell of Eufaula and 18 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday, January 11, 2001 ANN G. CRAWFORD was born July 28, 1913 in Soda Springs, Oklahoma to John Henry and Charlcie E. (Sisk) Vandiver, married Johnnie Lee Crawford on Feb 22, 1947 at Checotah, OK and died Saturday December 23, 2000 in Checotah. Services under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Checotah were Dec. 29 at the First Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Ross Strader and his wife, Nina; a sister, Viola Walker; a granddaughter, Sephra Strader all of Checotah. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers, Ellis and Woodrow Vandiver; three sisters, Naomi Musgraves, Lela Carey and Beatrice Stout. THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday January 4, 2001 JOE B TERRY died December 22, 2000 at the Muskogee VA Hospital and was buried at the National Cemetery at Ft. Gibson on Dec. 29. Survivors include a son, Joey Terry and wife Amy of Choctaw, OK; a daughter, Jacie Terry of Pauls Valley, OK; parents, Earl and Elsie Peeler of Eufaula; brother, Lowell Terry and wife Peggy of Eufaula; sisters, Gloria Hayes and husband Zack of Eufaula, Terry Wade of Houston, TX; three grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Rudy Terry. THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday January 4, 2001 JOHN F. THOMAS was born March 16, 1922 in Richland, AR to E. T. and Willie A. (Davis) Thomas, married Margie Marie “Bobbye” Ellis on April 12, 1944 in Eufaula, and died Monday, December 25, 2000 in Checotah. Services were January 2, 2001 at the Smith Funeral Chapel followed by burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. Survivors include his wife; two granddaughters, Linda G. Cunningham of Wallace, CA and Jonnye Cartmill of Los Gatos, CA; four grandchildren, Mark, Lisa, Michael and Taylor; and three great-grandchildren, Jennifer, Branden and Cody all of California; two brothers, Orin “Pee Wee” and Otis H. “Bill” Thomas both of Checotah; and a sister, Loene Webb of Noble, OK. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, O. H. Thomas; and a sister, N. Cumi Warren. THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday January 4, 2001 MATTIE ELLEN (VAUGHN) SMITH was born June 27, 1011 at McAlester, OK to James S. Vaughn and Ora Elizabeth (Ingold) Vaughn, married Clarence Greene June 23, 1933 at McAlester, and died December 25, 2000. Services were Friday at the Gregg Funeral Home Chapel followed by burial at Greenwood Cemetery in Eufaula. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Doris and Jon Nabors of Eufaula; a grandson and his wife, Jon Smitty and Randi Nabors of Durant; granddaughter, Jennifer Nabors of Durant; great-grandson, Kyle Nabors of Durant; a brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Honor Vaughn of duncan; nieces and nephews, Denise Clark of Duncan, Dewayne Vaughn of Dallas, TX, Linda Susan Haley of Oklahoma City, Teresa Sprague of Lewisville, Tx, Alicia Vaughn of Houston, TX, Regina Vaughn of Houston, TX, Kenneth Thomas, A. J. and Shjirley Roth all of Muskogee. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two infant children, and a sister, Raye Thomas. THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday January 4, 2001 VANN D. MCINTOSH was born December 1946 in Checotah to Bunnie McIntosh and Hazel Lee (Carey) McIntosh, married Linda Lou Legg May 27, 1967 at Big Arbor Indian Baptist Church, and died Monday December 25, 2000. Services were Saturday at the Eufaula High School gym followed by burial at the McIntosh Family Cemetery at Stidham under the direction of Gregg Funeral Home of Eufaula. Survivors include his wife; three daughters and a son-in-law, Vanessa and Jeff Van Cleave of Coweta, Misty Lee McIntosh of Stidham and Valaina Beth McIntosh of Eufaula; chosen daughters, Kristie Skinner of Eufaula and Denece Redwine of Ada; his mother, Hazel Carey McIntosh of Stidham; a brother, Phillip McIntosh of Stidham; nieces, Carole Wooley and Medla Burns; nephews, Aaron and Isaiah McIntosh; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins. THE INDIAN JOURNAL, Thursday January 4, 2001