Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the North Fork Baptist Church with Rev. Bruce Sanders officiating for Edward Lee Adams of Eufaula.

A graveside service followed at 2 p.m. at Vamoosa Cemetery in Konawa under the direction of Hunn, Black & Merritt Funeral Home.

Adams, 74, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2005 at the Muskogee Regional Medical Center. He was born April 28, 1931 in Ada to Clarence Edward and Ola Mae (Parks) Adams.

He graduated from Vamoosa High School and on Dec. 19, 1952, Edward married Loretta Pauline Knight in Konawa. Loretta preceded him in death on Feb. 7, 2000.

They had two daughters, Melba and Lee Ann.

Edward then married Lucille Scott on Feb. 8, 2001 in Eufaula.

Adams was a Colonel in the United States Army Reserves and the Oklahoma National Guard. He was a veteran of the Korean War and while in the service, Edward was an Industrial Arts teacher.

Survivors include his wife, Lucille of the home; daughters, Melba Bryant of Eufaula and Lee Ann Harrelson and husband Bob of Shawnee; grandchildren, Kameron Cole, Annie Harrelson, Merry and Nigel Rampergash and great-grandson Ethan.

Also included is stepson Lee Roy Land and wife Becky of Lenna; stepdaughter Judy Polson and husband Jack of Eufaula; granddaughters Emily Polson and Dalina Lane; grandson Josh Lane and wife Tanika and one great-granddaughter, Hallie Lane.

He is receded in death by his parents and his sister Ren Ruth Sharver.

Funeral services for former Seminole business owner J.B. Adams were held today at 10 a.m. at the Vondel Smith South Colonial Chapel.

Adams, 65, died Friday, July 22, 2005. He was born Sept. 16, 1939 in Shattuck to Howell J. and Elzy (Hogue) Adams.

He was a Minister in Wewoka, Weleetka, Cromwell, Caney and Seminole. Adams owned and operated Jay’s Barber Shop in Seminole for over 20 years.

His parents and two brothers, Elmer Adams and Dwayne Adams preceded him in death.

Surviving is his wife Mary Jane of the home; three sons, John Nelson of Denver, Colo., Jay Adams of Mustang and Justin Adams of Mission Viejo, Calif.; one daughter, Lori Hudgins of Tecumseh; one brother, Henry Adams of Cobb, Ga.; two sisters, Dorothy Stephens of Prague and Ninah Poplin of Wellston; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for former Seminole resident Delores Adkins are scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Earl M. Temple Memorial Chapel.

The services are under the direction of Temple & Sons Funeral Directors, Inc. of Oklahoma City.

Adkins died Monday, July 18, 2005 and was born Dec. 18, 1941 in Phoenix, Ariz. to Tillus Adkins Sr. and Betty Helen Haynes Adkins.

Surviving her is one son, Nelson Ervin Jones of Houston, Texas.

Funeral services for longtime Seminole County resident Carmaleta Aldridge are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at Swearingen Funeral Chapel with Rev. Gary Wilburn and Rev. Cal Hunter to officiate.

Burial is to take place following the service at Wolf Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home.

Aldridge, 84, died Friday, June 3, 2005 at home. She was born Sept. 14, 1920 in Wagoner to Charley Bolton Payne and Pearlie (Sutton) Payne.

She married Ellis Delbert Aldridge on March 5, 1939 in Seminole. Carmaleta was a member of the Methodist Church and a retired schoolteacher who taught in the Bowlegs School system.

Carmaleta was a member of the National Education Association, O.E.A., Seminole County Retired Teachers and Friendship Class S.S. United Methodist Women.

Her parents; husband, Ellis D. Aldridge (August 19, 2001); two brothers, James Robert Payne and Thomas Jack Payne; one son, Gilbert James Aldridge and one grandson, Keith Aldridge preceded her in death.

Surviving are four sons and daughters-in-law, Delbert Henry and Barbara Aldridge of Seminole, Toby Aldridge of Seminole, Gary G. and Carol Aldridge of Cushing and Jay W. Aldridge of Seminole.

In addition, there are 12 grandchildren, Toni Whittmann, Sheri Roberts, Julie Head, Jimmy Aldridge, Traci Aldridge, Kerry Aldridge, Vicki Peters, Tristan Aldridge, Levi Keith Aldridge, Mike Aldridge, Donna Kay Davis and Debbie Lynn Lucas; 13 great-grandchildren; four nieces and three nephews who survive her.

Pall bearers for the service will be Jim Rider, Cliff Ruminer, Darrell Adams, Zane Bowman, Dick Ledbetter and Brian Lucas.

Messages of condolences may be sent online to www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Wewoka resident Michael Edward Allen are scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at Hudson-Phillips Chapel.

The services will be under the direction of Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home in Holdenville.

Allen, 30, died Monday, July 25, 2005 in Holdenville General Hospital. He was born June 25, 1975 in Woodward to Bob and Lissie Allen.

He worked for Ronnie Cherry as a roughneck and truck driver and enjoyed music and was an avid fisherman.

His grandfather, Ashley Joe Allen, preceded him in death.

Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Lissie Cross and husband Buster of Seminole; his father and stepmother, Bob Allen and wife Amelia of Spaulding; two daughters, Courtney Williams of Sasakwa and Lauren Allen of Holdenville and son Brayden Nichols of Holdenville.

In addition is his grandmother Bessie Troutman of Coleman; brothers, Donnie Allen of Missouri, Robert Allen of Wetumka; Darby Allen and Jason Cross, both of Seminole; sisters Amie Cox of Odenville, Ala., Bridgette Roberts of Holdenville, Jessica Allen of Holdenville and Rozanna Green of Enid and special friend, Nancy Mathis-Bryant of Wewoka.

Funeral services for lifelong Wewoka resident Troy Kent Allen are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Stout-Phillips Chapel, with interment in Little Cemetery.

Allen, 45, died Saturday, July 2, 2005 at Unity Health Center. He was born in Wewoka April 30, 1960 to George and Mary Yancy Allen.

He attended New Lima Schools and later received a general equivalency diploma.

Allen worked in the oilfield industry as a roustabout for Max Smith Oil Co. and had attended First Baptist Church in Bowlegs.

One brother, Lonnie Presley; grandparents George and Mattie Allen; maternal grandparents, Lonzo and Lillie Yancy preceded him in death.

Survivors include his parents George W. and Mary Allen of Wewoka; seven sisters, Jeannie Jones of Broken Arrow, Donna Johnson of Seminole, Pam Kinder of Holdenville, Paula Gamble, Angie Campbell both of Seminole, Tracy Reeves of Tecumseh and Melody Allen Wewoka; and four brothers, George Allen Jr. of Texas, Roy Allen of Holdenville, Mike Presley and Raymond Ward both of Wewoka.

After a five year battle with cancer and with the care of family, friends and Shawnee Heartland Home Healthcare and Hospice, Sam W. Allison, age 79, passed away early Saturday morning June 25, 2005, in Wewoka.

He was born to Frank M. and Dewey Allison in Winfield, Kan.

Sam was a graduate of Wolf High School in Wolf. After graduation he joined the United States Army in 1944 and served through 1946.

Later, Sam signed up for a second tour of duty in 1949 through 1953 as a rifleman in combat infantry.

During this time he met and married his wife Judy "Ayako" Takanhashi in Kobe, Japan.

While serving in WWII, Sam received a Purple Heart, Victory Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, EAME Theater Ribbon, three Bronze Service Stars and one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster.

Sam was employed at Redco Oil and Gas Company and Great American Machine and Supply. After retirement, Sam worked for Wewoka Public Schools as a bus driver and custodian and also as bus driver for Wewoka Senior Citizens.

Sam and his wife Judy were members of Harvey Road Baptist Church in Seminole.

Preceding Sam in death were his wife, Judy "Ayako" Allison: his parents, Frank M. and Dewey Allison: and brother, Frank Jr.

Sam is survived by his sons, Jim Allison and wife Darlene of Wewoka; Donnie Allison and wife Leslie of Leawood, Kan.; and one daughter, Judith Maye and husband Jerome of Moore.

Also surviving Sam are grandchildren, Ronnie Allison and wife Misty Allison of Seminole; Ron Harris of Moore; Clark and Cole Allison of Leawood, Kan.; and two great-grandchildren, Bradley Stockstill and Mackenzie Allison of Seminole.

Sam is also survived by a very special sister and brother-in-law, Maryann Braden and Carl Braden of Edmond; along with one nephew, Gerald D. Braden and wife Schrie of Kingfisher; and one niece Carla Ann Cormack and husband Guy of Edmond; great nieces, Kelly and Kristy Cormack, Ashley, Allison and Autumn Braden and other family members and friends.

Pallbearers will be Ray Sheffield, Tony Sheffield, Guy Tucker, Gerald D. Braden, Guy Cormack, and Judge Sawyer.

Honorary Pallbearers will be his grandchildren, Ronnie Allison, Misty Allison, Ron Harris, Clark Allison, and Cole Allison, and great-grand-children, Bradley Stockstill and Mackenzie Allison.

Services were scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 28, 2005, at the Stout-Phillips Funeral Home Chapel, in Wewoka with Shawnee Heartland Hospice Chaplan Glen Pence and Rev. Michael Vallandingham and Veterans of Foreign Wars officiating.

Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery with the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.

Funeral services for former Seminole resident Bernice Oleta Almon are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at Fifth Street Baptist Church in Marlow, Okla.

Rev. Bill Ellis, Rev. Cliff Hawkins and Dr. Joe Ligon are to officiate.

Interment will follow services at Marlow Cemetery under the direction of Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home.

Almon, 75, died Sunday, July 3, 2005 in Duncan, Okla. She was born March 17, 1930 in Holdenville to Benton Eugene West and Esther (Hood) West.

She married Jacob Harold Almon Aug. 30, 1952 in Seminole.

Almon graduated from Seminole High School in 1948 and received a degree in applied ministries with a business emphasis from OMBC in 1983.

She had lived in Marlow since 1958 and was a financial manager at OMBC for 40 years.

Almon taught piano lessons in the Marlow and Duncan areas for 69 years, and was the pianist at the 5^th Street Baptist Church for over 40 years. She performed at other area churches as well for a total of 63 years.

She was an active member of her church, where she taught children and youth Sunday school classes.

Almon was a member of the 5^th Street Baptist Ladies Auxiliary and District Ladies Auxiliary, where she served as officer of both at various times.

In addition, she was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, pastor’s and Wives Association, OMBI Quartet, OMBC Teachers and Faculty, and Missions Secretary for Costa Rica Missions.

Her parents and one brother, Eugene A. West preceded her in death.

Surviving is her husband of Marlow; son Billy Almon of Duncan; daughter Marcella Williams of Marlow and four grandchildren.

Pallbearers for the services will be Chris Almon, Drew Williams, Jeff Lenocker, Lee Lancaster, Ronnie Davis, Benny Davis, Ricky Price and Dan Luttrell.

Honorary bearers will be 5^th Street Baptist Church and OMBC Faculty and Trustees.

The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the 5^th Street Baptist Church Library or to Unity Baptist Church Mission Fund.

Graveside services for former Seminole County resident Billie Doil Almon were held today at 2 p.m. at Little Cemetery.

Services were under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home in Shawnee.

Almon, 88, died Sunday, Aug. 7, 2005 in Clinton.

Graveside services for lifelong Seminole resident Harry Ross Almon are scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday at Little Cemetery with Rev. Jabez W. Almon to officiate.

The services will be under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home.

Almon, 84, died Friday, July 15, 2005 at his residence. He was born Jan. 23, 1921 in Seminole to John Henry and Mary Elizabeth (Croy) Almon.

He was retired from Tinker Air Force Base as an electrical engineer and had served in the United States Air Force during World War II.

His parents; his wife, Loretta (April 30, 1980) and one sister-in-law, Bernice Almon (July 3, 2005) preceded him in death.

Surviving are three brothers, Jabez W. Almon of Midwest City, Harold Almon of Marlow and Odell Almon of Bebee, Ark. and one sister, Mary Francis Davis of Paden.

Graveside service for Seminole resident Evelyn Darlene Anderson are scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday at the Paden Cemetery with Rev. Brett Allen officiating.

Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Prague.

Anderson died Saturday, April 16, 2005, in Seminole at the age of 43.

She was born in Shawnee on Oct. 21, 1961, to Charles Ovanual Allen and Charlotte Jean (Smith) Leonard.

Anderson was preceded in death by her mother and two sisters, Jackie Benson and Debra Jean Allen.

She is survived by her sons, Jason Allen of Paden and Justin Anderson of Paden; father and step-mother, Charles O. and Linda Allen of Paden; brother, Curtis Wade Leonard of Seminole; sister, Donita Cloud of Okemah; and one grand daughter.

Graveside services for former Seminole resident Harry R. Anderson are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at Maple Grove Cemetery.

Rev. Paul Anderson, Minister, Sunnybrook Christian Curch in Stillwater, is to officiate the service.

The services are under the direction of Becker Funeral Home in Lawton.

Anderson, 88, died Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at a Lawton hospital. He was born Feb. 14, 1917 in Springfield, Mo. to Paul and Ethel (Meek) Anderson.

He is a Seminole High School graduate and in 1941 he went to work for civil service as a Management Analyst and then as a Military Property Auditor before retiring in 1973.

Anderson married Adrienne Parks in Seminole on Dec. 27, 1943.

He was elected to the Lawton City Council and served as a councilman for 12 years. During that time, he served as Mayor Pro Temp for five years.

Anderson also served on the Board of Directors for the Oklahoma Municipal League, serving as the vice-president and then as president.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lawton.

His parents and two sisters preceded him in death.

Survivors include his wife of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Barnes and Steve of Edmond; a son and daughter-in-law, Paul Anderson and Linda of Stillwater; five grandchildren, Michelle Parks and her husband Deryck of Euless, Texas, Margaret Crump and her husband Bonar of Tulsa, Merry Wilson and her husband Gary of Broken Arrow; Luke Anderson and his wife Terri of Frisco, Texas and Seth Anderson of Atlanta, Ga.

In addition, four great-grandchildren, Kiley, Caden, Raegan and Ryleigh; and one expectant great-granddaughter, baby Girl Crump, all survive him.

Sympathy cards may be sent to the family online at www.beckerfuneralhome.com.

Memorial services for Seminole resident Tamberlyn Sue Anderson are scheduled for 6 p.m. Sunday, May 15 at The Lighthouse Tabernacle Church of God in Seminole.

Services will be officiated by Pastor Bruce Benson and Chaplain Karen Smith–McCullar.

Tammy died Wednesday, May 11, 2005 at Seminole Medical Center after a long fight against cancer. She was born Oct. 1, 1966 in Arcata, Calif. to Linda and Tom Hanson.

She was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker who was a member of The Lighthouse Tabernacle of God and she loved her Lord.

Tammy is survived by her husband Robert Anderson of the home; her parents, Tom and Linda Hanson of Seminole; nieces Crystal Erb–Hanson, Amanda Erb-Hanson, Alexis Hester, Jamie Hester, Mariah Hester and Cara Hester; nephews Brain Mays, R.J. Erb-Hanson and Matthew Hanson.

In addition she has other nieces and nephews residing in California; sisters-in-law Janene Anderson, Audrey Anderson and daughter Kelsey; seven living children residing in California and many friends surviving.

Graveside services for Vickie Helen Anderson, a former member of Kaney Chapel United Methodist Church near Bowlegs, are set for 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the church’s cemetery, under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Seminole.

Rev. David Wilson is set to officiate.

Anderson died Oct. 16, 2003, in Pampa, Texas, at the age of 44, and was buried there, initially unidentified, before being moved to Seminole County.

She was born Nov. 28, 1958, in Claremore, to Ben Tom Anderson and Helen Marie (Pidgeon) Anderson, and was raised by Sylvia and Jerry Baker of Wetumka.

Anderson graduated from Shawnee High School.

She attended Gordon Cooper Vo-Tech and worked as a nurses aide.

Anderson was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Ben Tom Anderson and Ted Harjo.

She is survived by two sisters, Sylvia Baker of Wetumka and Kepsey Fixico of Lawrence, Kan.; a brother, John Harjo, of Ada; two sons, Kevin Baker and Darrell Baker, both of Lawrence, Kan.; and a daughter, Diana Baker, of Wetumka.

Messages of condolences may be sent online at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

The location of the Kaney Chapel United Methodist Church is 3.5 miles east of Bowlegs. Turn north at the Kaney Chapel sign and go about 100 yards.

A memorial service is scheduled for former Seminole County resident Mary Kathryn Mincher Andres at 2 p.m. Saturday at Gleaners Holiness Church in Wewoka with Larry Chesser officiating.

Interment is scheduled to take place in Modesto, Calif. on March 4, 2005.

Andres died Thursday, Feb. 10, 2005 n Mercy Hospital. She was born in Wetumka on June 6, 1945 to Nora Mae Morse and Clarence Everette Mincher.

Surviving her are her children, Ronnie Carl Cardenas, Bobbie Dale Cardenas, Juanita Maria Cardenas Gomez, Jessie Jr. Sanchez and J.D. Aaron Hall; brothers, R.C. Carter, Everette Lee Mincher and Richard Dale Mincher; one sister Margie Sue; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services for former Seminole resident Floyd Edward Andrews are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bill Eisenhower Southeast Chapel in Del City.

Interment is to follow service at Resthaven Memory Gardens under the direction of Bill Eisenhower Funeral Homes, Inc.

Andrews, 77, resided and died in Oklahoma City Saturday, Jan. 1, 2004. He was born Jan. 22, 1927 in Okemah to James Everet and Olive (Arthur) Kane.

He was retired from Tinker Air Force Base and enjoyed training horses and listening to country music. Andrews was a member of Heavenly Heights Baptist Church

His parents; wife, Verna; son Rodney; two brothers, Jim and Raymond all preceded him in death.

Surviving him are three sons, Frank, Mickey and Steven Andrews; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Daniel "Chebon" Griffin Armstrong has passed on to be with the Lord. Danny left us on Wednesday afternoon Nov. 23 of 2005 at Carl Albert Hospital in Ada.

Danny was born April 8, 1942 in Konawa to Hobart and Irene Armstrong. He was a member of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. He was very proud of his Indian Heritage, and loved to do his Indian Arts and Crafts. Danny was a hard worker and did general labor for many around the Konawa and Asher area. Danny has resided in the Asher and Konawa area all his life. He attended Asher School and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Asher.

Family and friends were very important to Danny so he enjoyed getting together and visiting.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Hobart and Irene Armstrong, one sister Mary Wiley and one brother Robert Armstrong.

Survivors include five sisters, Vesta Mauch of San Bernardino, Calif., Betty Burgess of Ada, Nettie Moreland and Edna Odell both of Asher, and Katie Breeden of Ada. He is survived by two brothers, Bill Armstrong and Frank Armstrong, both of Konawa, many nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at Pickard-Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa, Saturday at 10 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Frank Moppin of Spring Indian Baptist Church of Sasakwa. Burial will be at Vamoosa Cemetery.

There will be a wake service held Friday at 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at the Pickard-Swearingen Funeral Home. Officiating is Rev. Arthur Carpitcher of Pentecostal Indian Mission of Konawa.

Pallbearers will be Frank Armstrong, Larry Bruno, Travis Odell, Darrell Armstrong, Steve Anderson and Ronnie Odell.

Honorary Bearers will be Bill Armstrong, Hobart Armstrong, Brian Bruno and Bob Armstrong.

Services are under the direction of Pickard-Swearingen Funeral Home.

Funeral services for longtime Seminole County resident Vernon Newton Armstrong, Jr. are scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at Swearingen Funeral Chapel. Revs. Allen Wood and Bill Adcock are set to officiate.

Interment will follow at Little Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. at the Swearing Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday.

Armstrong died Monday, Sept. 19, at his home. He was 62.

He was born on Feb. 8, 1943, in Pawhuska to Vernon Newton Armstrong, Sr. and Opal Faye (Sumpter) Armstrong.

On April 2, 1965, Armstrong married Diana Kay Johnson in Midland, Texas.

Armstrong, a veteran of the Air Force who received an honorable discharge, retired from Tinker Air Force Base in 2001, where he was a Supervisor Aircraft Mechanic. He was also a dairy farmer.

He was a former Varnum School Board Member and a member of the OETRA for over 25 years. He graduated from Varnum High School in 1961.

Armstrong attended Liberty Baptist Church in Shawnee.

Armstrong’s infant sister Carolyn, and his father Vernon Armstrong, Sr., preceded him in death.

He is survived by his mother, Opal Armstrong of Seminole; his wife, Diana Kay Johnson Armstrong of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Bryan and Angela Armstrong of Seminole, and David and Christy Armstrong of Seminole; one daughter and son-in-law, Susan and William Adcock of Seminole; one brother and sister-in-law, T. Jack and Marilynn Armstrong of Poteau; one sister and brother-in-law, Jan and Perry Garrett of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and seven grandchildren, Heather Adcock, Megan Adcock, Billy Adcock, Wyatt Armstrong, Luke Armstrong, Jennifer Armstrong, and Joshua Armstrong.

Armstrong is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.

Pallbearers are Froman Cowan, Larry Vulgamore, Bert Gill, Ted Hurt, Ray Taylor and Joe Ragland. Honorary Bearers are Raymond Yott, Kenneth Harbeston, J.P. Duvall and Jirl McGinnis.

Funeral services for Maud resident Susan Jane "Sue" (Calvert) Bacon are scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Maud.

Rev. Carl Whitfield and Rev. Jim Kirkendall are to officiate.

Interment will follow service at Cummings Cemetery under the direction of Knight-Swearingen Funeral Home.

Bacon, 55, died Friday, Aug. 5, 2005 at Midwest City Regional Hospital. She was born Sept. 19, 1949 in Oklahoma City to Thomas V. Calvert and Pauline (Southern) Calvert.

She moved from the Choctaw/Newalla area in 1990 to reside in the Shawnee and Maud areas.

Bacon retired in 1998 from Gonzales Engineering where she was an engineer. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church.

Her parents preceded her in death.

Surviving is her son Brian Bacon, a United States Marine stationed in Jacksonville, N.C.; two daughters, Lisa Hand of Seminole and Brandi Cox of Tecumseh; one brother, Tommy Calvert of Maud and six grandchildren.

Graveside service for Seminole resident Nora Marie Bada was held at 3 p.m. Monday at Maple Grove Cemetery with Chaplain Donnie Knight officiating. Swearingen Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Bada died at her home Saturday, Aug. 27, 2005. She was 85.

A longtime Seminole County resident, Bada was born in Wetumka on Oct. 23, 1919, to Oscar Sanders and Myrtle May (Dover).

Her husband, Lewis Bada preceded her in death on Nov. 18, 1996.

Bada worked at Seminole Hospital and Seminole Nursing Home as a cook retiring in 1972. She was also a homemaker.

She was a member of the Harvey Road Baptist Church.

Bada was preceded in death by her parents, husband Lewis Bada, one brother, one sister, one great-grandson and one son.

She is survived by two sons, Don Chapman of Stephenville, Texas, and Darrell J. Chapman of Arizona; one daughter, Sally Wilkerson, of Seminole; one stepdaughter, Janet Gearhardt of Arkansas City, Kan.; 17 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for former Konawa resident Charleen Bader are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Oakwood Cemetery in Wewoka under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.

Bader, 70, of Oakridge Nursing Home died Friday, March 18, 2005. She was born Nov. 24, 1924 in Cement Falls, Ore to John Elmer Bader and Julia Bernice (Vineyard) Bader.

She was a former resident of New Horizon Home of Konawa and was of the Methodist faith.

Funeral services for former Wewoka resident Roy John Banks are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Yale. Bro. Mike Dershem is set to officiate.

Graveside service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Little Cemetery in Little with Rev. Steve Lopp officiating.

Arrangements are under the direction of Palmer and Marler Funeral Chapel in Yale.

Banks died Wednesday, May 25, 2005, at Cushing Regional Hospital. He was 101 years old.

He was born Aug. 29, 1903, in Goewn to Albert and Emma (Slaven) Banks.

Banks married Ida Rae Stillwell on April 27, 1927, in Wewoka.

In 1943, he was baptized at the Highway Baptist Church.

Banks raised his son and also helped raise his nephews, Charles and Jim Woods.

He moved to Yale in 1956.

Banks was an active member of the First Baptist Church where he was head of the Men’s Brotherhood Group, taught Sunday school for over 50 years and served as past Trustee.

He came to be known as the "Candy Man" and church "Grandpa" to many children as he used to pass out suckers at the door of the church.

Banks worked as a foreman for Mobil Oil Co. and retired in 1967. He was their oldest living retiree.

In 1954, he traveled to Philadelphia to help organize the Magnolia/Mobil Oilfield Union.

Banks was past president of the Lions Club. He was a member of the American Fishing Association and Woodsman Association.

Banks was proud of his Choctaw Heritage.

He went hunting and fishing. He made sweet pickles and pear relish and was known to share what he made.

At the age of 100, he visited the dedication service at the Highway Baptist Church.

Banks often laughed at and told jokes.

He was preceded in death by his wife Ida Banks in 1997, daughter, Barbara Ann Banks, one brother and three sisters.

Banks is survived by his son, Roy Banks Jr. of Andrews, Texas; sister, Elizabeth Stricker of Duncan; one grandson and one great-grandson.

Memorial constibutions may be made to the Youth Department at the First Baptist Church in Yale in Banks’ name.

Graveside services for Shelby Leon Barber, Jr. are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at Tiger Family Cemetery, located one mile east of Seminole on SH 9.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home.

Barber died Tuesday Dec. 13, 2005 in Wichita Falls, Texas at the age of 57.  He was born on Dec. 8, 1948 to Selby Leon Barber, Sr. and Vera Eirleen White in Wichita Falls, Texas. 

He was a tech engineer for Solid State Exchange and Repair Company.  He was a member of the Grace Temple Church in Wichita Falls, Texas. 

Barber married Wanda C. Tiger on Feb.24, 1968 in Wichita Falls, Texas and they were married 18 years. 

His parents and one sister, Donna Kathleen Barber-Pinson preceded him in death.

Surviving is his ex-wife, Wanda C. Tiger-Barber of Maud; one daughter, Kimberly Sharp of Ada; two sons, Shelby L. Barber III and Nathan Barber, both of Seminole; two brothers, Bobby Eugene Barber and Moses Ray Barber of Denton, Texas and 12 grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Nathan Barber, Shelby Barber III, Bobby Barber, Ray Barber, Vernon Pinson Jr., and Mitchell Barber. 

Funeral services for Wewoka resident Flora Barkus are scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday at Macedonia Baptist Church. Rev. Michael Brooks of Praise Baptist Church is set to officiate.

Interment is set to follow at Thomastown Cemetery in Sasakwa. Arrangements are being handled by Myers Mortuary.

Barkus died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, in Wewoka at the age of 91.

She was born Feb. 4, 1913, in Sasakwa to Carolina Cudjo and Julie (Grayson) and lived her entire life in Seminole County.

Barkus was a member of the Thomastown Baptist Church and continued to attend until her health began to fail.

She worked at Oakridge Nursing Home for at least two years.

Barkus was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, four sisters, two daughters and one son.

She is survived by one brother, John Barkus of Oklahoma City; 10 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and 7 great-great-grandchildren.

There are no services planned at this time for Seminole resident Bill "Pete" Barnett.

Barnett, 79, died Saturday, July 16, 2005 at Pioneer Nursing Home in Seminole. He was born July 11, 1926 in Broken Bow to Glen G. and Daisy M. (Herren) Barnett.

He married Clara B. Barnett and worked as a television repairman in California before moving to Seminole several years ago.

Barnett was a member of the Church of Christ.

His parents, wife Clara (June 19, 2000) and one sister, Tollie Zitterkopf preceded him in death.

Surviving is one sister, Kathryn Collings of Seminole.

No services are scheduled at this time for Earlsboro resident Doris Elaine Barnhill.

Arrangements are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home.

Barnhill, 59, died Saturday, Nov. 5, 2005. She was born Dec. 19, 1945 in Malvern, Ark. To William Carl and Geraldine Alexander Russell.

Her parents preceded her in death.

She is survived by her husband of the home; one son, Lance Jordan of Norman; four daughters, Kandy Robertson, Paula Long, Regina Deninno, all of South Carolina and Shawna Jordan of Oklahoma City; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Joe was born to Shelby and Ruth Mae (Dockery) Battles on March 20, 1933 in a dugout on the family farm near Hollis, Okla.

He died Thursday, Aug. 25, 2005 at his home in Seminole having reached the age of 72 years, 5 months and 5 days.

Joe and his family have been long time resident’s of Seminole.

He graduated from Lovington High School in 1950, and attended Southwestern State College were he and his brother Haydon were members of the Bulldog football team.

While attending Southwestern Joe met and married Bonnie Droke in 1960.

He also received his Bachelor of Arts in Education degree in May 1960 and a Master of Teaching degree in July 1967 from SWSC in Weatherford. He received his Administration degree at the University of Oklahoma in 1978.

In 1960, he moved to Cunningham, Kan. to assume the head basketball and football coaching positions for three years.

After coaching in Kiowa, Kan., and Weatherford, Okla. Joe moved to Seiling, Okla. and began a career in administration as principal in 1968.

He served as high school principal in Cordell, Okla. He also served as assistant superintendent in Purcell, Okla. beginning in 1975.

In 1980, he became the assistant superintendent in Seminole. He retired from Seminole Public Schools in 1995 after 37 years of service in public education.

Joe was an active member of the community as the Rotary Club President from 1983 to 1984, also a member of the First Baptist Church of Seminole and a member of CCOSAA Oklahoma School Administration Council.

Joe enjoyed life and was a mentor for many. His favorite things to do after retiring was being with his family and friends, playing golf, entertaining his three grandchildren, wood working with his son Mike and watching his son Steve coach high school football.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie of Seminole; a son, Mike Battles and his wife, Karen of Tyler, Texas: Steve Battles and his wife, Mary Beth of Katy, Texas; three grandchildren Joshua Battles and Kyle Battles of Tyler, Texas and Shelby Battles of Katy, Texas; a brother, Haydon Battles and his wife Carol; of Gotebo, Okla.; and a sister Monette Walker of Hobbs, N. M.; nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Services are scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 27 at the First Baptist Church in Seminole with Rev. Randy Potter and Rev. Russell Vicars officiating.

Interment will follow at The Mound Valley Cemetery in Thomas, Okla.

Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home.

Condolences may be sent to the funeral home website at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Memorial donations may be sent to the Joe Battles Memorial scholarship fund in Care of Seminole Public Schools, P.O. Box 1031, Seminole, OK 74818-1031. Attn: Kayla Miller.

Funeral services for former longtime Seminole County resident Mary Louella Beckwith are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at the Pentecostal Church of Cromwell with Rev. Barney Gibson and Rev. Will Gordon to officiate.

Interment is to follow services at the Bearden Cemetery under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home in Okemah.

Beckwith, 37, died Thursday, March 17, 2005 in Oklahoma City. She was born March 12, 1968 in Wewoka to Charles and Mary Underwood.

She and Joseph Beckwith were married Dec. 14, 1987 in Cromwell.

Beckwith was a member of the House of Prayer Church of Okemah and was a housewife who enjoyed singing in the church and fishing.

Surviving her is her husband, Joe Beckwith; son Logan Keith Beckwith; daughter Pamela Michelle Beckwith, all of the Cromwell home; parents, Charles and Mary Underwood of Cromwell; three brothers, Johnny Ray Underwood of Bearden, Francis James Underwood of Okemah and Richard Lee Underwood of Bearden and two step-grandchildren.

Pallbearers for the service will be Mark Rich, James Flowers, Jason Williams, Mike Sowder, Bobby Whisnant and Billy Whisnant.

Services for Seminole resident Ralph Lee Ball are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.

Interment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home.

Bell, age 74, died Thursday, Nov. 24, 2005 at South Park Health Care Center in Oklahoma City. He was born Jan. 19, 1931 in Morris, Okla. to Charles and Margaret Ann (Harvey) Bell.

He married Betty Helen (Connell) on March 21, 1974 in Oklahoma City. He retired in 1989 from Tinker Air Force Base as a Jet Engine Mechanic.

After his retirement he enjoyed farming North East of Seminole.

He was a life member of the V.F.W. and a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.

Bell served in the United States Army during the Korean War.

His parents precede him in death.

Surviving are two sons, Ronald Keith Bell of New Mexico and Lorne Lee Bell of White Plains, N.Y.; two brothers, Charles Bell Jr. and Floyd Bell, both of Okmulgee; three sisters, Carol Nichols of Morris, Nola Whitson of Okmulgee and Betty Otto of Oklahoma.

Pallbearers will be James C. Kirkpatrick, Dale Gibson, Charles Walker, Randy Beauford, John Turner and Joe Templeton.

Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Seminole resident Cleve Beller died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005, in his home. He was 85.

There are no services scheduled for Beller.

He was born Feb. 4, 1919, in Stigler to Cleve C. Beller and Lena (Fleming) Beller.

On May 26, 1996, he married Beth (Peters) Beller in Oklahoma City.

Beller graduated from OU medical school in 1943, and served his internship and residency at St. Luke’s hospital in Chicago, Ill.

He served as a Captain in the Army and was stationed at Oak Ridge, Tenn., and Los Alamos, N.M.

While at Los Alamos, he learned about treating patients and accident victims that were exposed to the Atom Bomb.

Beller was retained by AEC as a consultant for several years.

After leaving the Army, he returned to OU for a residency and fellowship. He set up a radioactive isotope laboratory in Oklahoma.

Later in life, he worked for the department of mental health.

His life was dedicated to the field of medicine.

Beller was a member of First Christian Church in Seminole.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.

Beller is survived by his wife, Beth Beller of the home; one son, Cleve Neal Beller of Washington D.C.; one daughter, Brianna J. Beller of Seminole and one grandchild.

Funeral services for Konawa resident Richard Allen Bemo are scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday at Spring Baptist Church in Sasakwa.

Interment is to follow services at the Burgess-Bemo Family Cemetery in Wewoka under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.

Wake services are scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday at Stout-Phillips Funeral Chapel.

Bemo, 87, died Thursday, March 17, 2005 at Carl Albert Indian Hospital in Ada. He was born Jan. 5, 1918 in Wewoka to George and Lena (Fish) Bemo.

He attended New Model Schools for nine years and married Irene Burgess Oct. 2, 1937 in Wewoka.

Bemo was an employee at Tinker Air Force Base for 30 years. In addition, he was a member of the Seminole County Sheriff Auxiliary, Ocese Band of the Seminole Nation member, who served as Chairman in the 1970’s, and served on the General Council of the Seminole Nation.

He was the adopted son of May Tobi of the Konawa Tribe and was a Spring Baptist Church Deacon who received a 35 year plaque from the Seminole City Indian Credit Association.

His parents; wife Irene Bemo; two daughters, Bernita Whitekiller and Roxie Morris; two brothers, Simeon and George Bemo and sister Madeline Burgess.

Surviving him are sons Rickey Bemo of Tulsa and Charley Bemo of Twentynine Palms, Calif.; son-in-law John Michael Morris of Stafford, Va.; brother Glenn Sharpe of Wewoka; sister Norma Sharpe of Wewoka; six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers for the services will be Mitch Buck, Ricky Burgess, Roy Sisco, Michael Burgess, Russell Bemo, Tommy Gibson and Bobby Bemo.

Listed as honorary bearers are his grandsons, Bo, Kip, Eric, Michael Phillip, David Haney, Jerry Haney (former Principal Chief of Seminole Nation) and the Seminole County Indian Credit Associate Members.

The body will lie in state at the home from Sunday at 4 p.m. until 1 p.m. Tuesday.

Wake services for Nell Marie Bemo are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at Stout-Phillips Funeral Home Chapel.

Wake services will then continue at 7:30 p.m. at the Greenleaf Baptist Church.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at Greenleaf Baptist Church with Rev. Tiger and Rev. Johns to officiate.

Interment will follow at Greenleaf Cemetery under the supervision of Stout-Phillips Funeral home in Wewoka.

Bemo was born March 26, 1936 to Andy and Sallie Hulwa. At the age of 69, she died June 19, 2005

Bemo is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Bemo; parents, Andy and Sallie Hulwa, grandmother Ella Hill and one grandchild Ashlyn Marie McNac.

Surviving her are six grandchildren, two sisters Emma Fish of Cromwell and Bernice Fish of Oklahoma City; one brother John Joe Hulwa of Oklahoma City; two adopted sons; Roland Roberts of Tulsa, Bruce Fish of the home and four step-children; Bob Bemo Jr. of Edmond, Glessie Gene Tharp of Norman, Ronnie Bemo of Shawnee, and Lawanda Abraham of Norman.

Service Pallbearers include; Roland Roberts, Eric Roberts, Bruce Fish, Tony Roberts, Reese Bert and Leney McNac Jr.

Honorary pallbearers include Tommy Frank, Michael Fish, Emery Fish, Randy Roberts and Lyman Kionute Jr.

Funeral services for former Seminole County resident Bobby Benefield are scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel.

Revs. Glen Eaves and Carlyle Gargis will officiate. Burial will follow at Holdenville Cemetery with the United States Air force Honor Guard from Tinker Air Force Base conducting military honors.

Mr. Benefield, age 72, died Saturday, May 7, 2005 at a local nursing home. He was born Aug. 5, 1932 in Sasakwa to Joseph Jackson and Edna Fitzpatrick Benefield.

He attended 18 different grade schools and junior high school. He attended Columbia College in South Carolina and received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1963 from East Central University in Ada. He also received numerous other professional training.

Mr. Benefield married Joan Shed on June 24, 1956 in Holdenville.

He was a Project Director in Environmental Science for nine years and he retired from the Robert S. Kerr Research Lab in 1980. Later he owned and operated Environmental Resource Technologies Laboratory before retiring in 2000.

Mr. Benefield served in the United States Air Force for 11 years and was stationed in Newfoundland, Alaska and South Carolina. He also was with the Public Health Service for four years in Minneapolis, Minn.

Three sisters and two brothers preceded him in death.

Surviving is his wife of the Ada home; three sons, Bryan "Randy" Benefield of Globe, Ariz., Stephen Benefield and wife Shelley of Ada and Stewart Benefield of Ada; four grandchildren, Kelsey Benefield of Globe, Ariz., Marni Benefield of Las Vegas, Nev. and Emily and George Benefield of Ada; a special nephew and his wife, dale and Audrey Jones of Sasakwa and numerous nieces and nephews.

Bearers will be Richard Dunlap, Tim Hensley, Tim Anderson, Joey Ardrey, Jim Gordon and Leo Epperly.

Honorary bearers will be his former co-workers of Robert S. Kerr Research Lab.

Ed C. Bennett beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, died Thursday, Aug. 11, 2005 at home at the age of 55 surrounded by those who he loved, and who dearly loved him.

He was born Jan. 20, 1950 to Ruth and Charles Bennett in Seminole.

Ed graduated from Seminole High School as a Valedictorian and class president in 1968.

He continued his education by attending The University of Oklahoma, College of Pharmacology, where he graduated in May of 1973.

Ed took a job at the pharmacy with the Veterans Administration Hospital in Oklahoma City where he worked for 32 years, achieving the title of Chief of Pharmacy.

Ed was survived by his wife of 15 years, Dawnette Bennett and his children Gail and Greg West of Santa Ana, Calif., Lisa and Jeff Kuhns of Norman, and his grandson Cody Kuhns, and Kyle and Julie Bennett of Norman, and grandchildren Brooke and Kolton Bennett, and daughter, Erin Latham of Norman, and many nieces and nephews.

Ed was hardworking, energetic, outgoing and loved by everyone. He enjoyed playing golf, but his true passion was love for his family.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to The American Cancer society in Ed’s name by calling 800-227-2345.

Arrangements are under the direction of Havenbrook Funeral Home of Norman.

Services are scheduled at a later date.

Messages of condolences may be sent online at www.brookhavenfuneralhome.com.

There are no funeral services planned for former Maud business owner and resident Paul W. Bennett, of Vista, Calif.

Bennett, 75, died Tuesday, April 5, 2005 at his home of cancer. He was born March 7, 1930 in Colony.

He owned and operated Otasco store in Maud in the late 1960’s and 1970’s and then owned the Harvest House restaurant in Seminole.

Bennett served in the United States Navy and retired from self-employment in 1995.

His daughter Pattie Rose and his son Tom Bennett preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Marty Bennett of Vista; sons and daughters-in-law, Kenny and Shirley Bennett of Shawnee, Doug and Kathy Tuttle and Jim and Tina Tuttle, all of Vista and Amy Bennett of Washington; daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Charlie Webster of Seminole, Terry and Terry McCracken of Maud, Tracie Gilbert Herrara and Kelly and Fred Rivas, and Rocket Bennett, all of Vista.

In addition brothers and sisters-in-law, Dave and Wilda Bennett of Oregon and Elma Bennett of Oklahoma; sisters and brothers-in-law, Nita and Todd Joyner of Oklahoma, Letha Paden of Oregon; 21 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren survive him.

Memorial donations may be made to Hospice by the Sea, 312 S. Cedros Ave., Suite 250, Solana Beach, CA 92075.

Arrangements are under the direction of Accu-Care Cremation Center in Carlsbad, Calif.

Services for longtime Wewoka organist Ruby Marguerite Ball Berg are scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church.

Interment is to follow services at Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.

Berg, 83, died Thursday, April 14, 2005 in Oklahoma City. She was born on March 1, 1922 in Okemah to Edmond Merle and Ruby (Wilson) Ball.

She and her family moved to Holdenville when she was at an early age. Berg graduated from Holdenville High School.

Berg attended Oklahoma Baptist University, graduating with a degree in music education. She taught music at Compton Grade School.

She married Fred Berg after his return from World War II and has played the organ for 60 years at the Methodist Church in Wewoka. Berg played for youth choirs, cantatas and many funerals and weddings.

Flowers, particularly orchids, and the church was her greatest pleasures in life.

Her husband and one sister Alice Owczarzak preceded her in death.

Surviving is her two sons, Rick Berg of Oklahoma City and Bob Berg of Memphis, Tenn; two grandsons and one sister Nita Creekmore of Tulsa.

Funeral services for Maud resident Maudie Lee Berry were scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday at Pickard-Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa with Richard Winters officiating.

Interment is set for Crossroads Cemetery in Calvin under the direction of Pickard-Swearingen Funeral Home.

Berry died Saturday, April 9, 2005, at Sunset Estates Nursing Home in Maud at the age of 99.

She was born Sept. 29, 1905, to William Scott and Susan (Arnold) Scott in Franklin County, Ala.

In 1945, she married Wes Berry in Texas. He preceded her in death in 1974.

Berry lived in the Konawa area for many years, from 1945-74. She lived in Guymon from 1974-98, when she moved to Maud.

She was a homemaker and a seamstress.

Berry was a member of the Church of Christ in Konawa.

Her parents; her husband, Wes in 1974; three daughters, Mary Ellen Hood, Alla Lee DeWeber and Wilma Jean Price; six sisters and three brothers preceded her in death.

Berry is survived by one daughter, Willadean Elliott of Albuquerque, N.M.; two sons, Herman Berry of California and Lillard Berry of Konawa; 18 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren and 45 great-great-grandchildren.

Darrell Berry, Jerry Elliott, Alan Elliott, Rick Elliott, James Summers and Max Sharp will serve as casket bearers. Don Lackey is an honorary bearer.

Exie Lee (Ledbetter) Blake, age 84, of Seminole, passed away, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2005, at Manor Care Nursing Home in Oklahoma City.

She was born April 23, 1921, in Pottawatomie County to James Robert and Ida Francis (White) Ledbetter. She married Steve Goodman Blake, Jr. on April 25, 1948, in Yuma, Ariz. He preceded her in death on Jan. 8, 1993.

Exie graduated from Varnum High School in 1942. She has lived in California and North Carolina. She worked at the American Red Cross where she was in the sewing department, there she made flags and infant beginners layout for young soldiers’ wives.

She volunteered at the Veterans Hospital in California and has spent most of her life working and thinking for the good of this country, mostly in conjunction with veterans. She also worked with North Carolina’s Future Homemakers and Future Homemakers of Oklahoma.

She is survived by her sister-in-law; Beatrice Ledbetter of Seminole, niece and nephew; Allen and Kay Ledbetter of Seminole, Dick and Kathy Ledbetter of Chickasha and Don and Brooksie Dickerson of Sand Springs, Nelda and Jerry Quellette of Oklahoma City, Mary Frances Dickerson of Oklahoma City, Judy and Walt Spicer of Macomb and John Ledbetter of Macomb.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers and two sisters.

Services will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2005, at the Swearingen Funeral Chapel with Rev. Tommy Clark officiating. Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to www.swearingenfuneralhome.com, the funeral home website.

Funeral services for longtime Seminole resident William Edgar Bland are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Monday at Swearingen Funeral Home with Larry Sparks officiating. Interment is to follow service at Holdenville Cemetery.

Bland, 88, died Friday Feb. 4, 2005 at his home. He was born on Sept. 6, 1916 in Stratford to James A. and Delia Ann (Rochel) Bland.

He married Edva Lou Shields on May 7, 1940 in Okemah. Bland moved to Seminole from Holdenville.

Work careers for him included working in the oilfield, rancher and as a self-employed driller. He was a member of the Independent Holiness Church.

His parents, three brothers, five sisters and daughter-in-law, Anna Bland all preceded him in death.

Surviving him are his wife of the home; three sons Billy Bland of Shawnee, Bobby Bland of Maud and Jimmy Bland of Choctaw; six daughters, Linda Horn of Midwest City, Lou Ellen Mullings of Maud, Patty Bland of Seminole, Peggy Huff of Choctaw, Charlotte Gregory of McLoud and Pamela Goodin of Davis; one sister Nina Hassell of Holdenville; 20 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers for the service will be Dwayne Bland, Lance Bland, Robbie Horn, Tracy Mullings, Jimmy Bland, Scott Goodin, Phillip Goodin, Casey Goodin and Tony Gregory.

Messages of condolences may be sent online to www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for longtime Wewoka resident Eugene "Gene" Blankenship are set for 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, at the Calvary Bible Church in Bakersfield, Calif.

Blankenship died Friday, May 27, 2005, in Bakersfield, Calif., at the age of 90.

He was born May 15, 1915, in Sasakwa, before moving to Wewoka.

He is survived by his wife Odessa; a daughter, Glenda Guichard, of Atascadero, Calif.; two sons, Billy Blankenship, of Sutherlin, Ore., and Don Blankenship of Bakersfield, Calif.; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for longtime Wewoka resident Zeake J. Boatman are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Little Cemetery with Rev. Carl Whitfield officiating.

The services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home.

Boatman, 90, died Sunday, May 8, 2005 at Shawnee Care Center. He was born Dec. 24, 1914 in Wewoka to Josh and Henryetta Boatman.

He married Veda Novella Boatman and was a retired truck driver at Lillard Pipe and Supply in Shawnee. Boatman was a member of the Church of God.

His parents; wife; son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Clara Brown; and one granddaughter, Judy Romano preceded him in death.

Surviving are four sons, Frank Boatman of Slayton, Texas, Jack Boatman of Shawnee, Pete Boatman of Amarillo, Texas and Joe Boatman of Shawnee; one daughter Betty Boyce of Eufaula; brother, Henry Boatman of Wewoka; sister, Bertha Hale of Georgia; 15 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Messages of condolence may be sent online to www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services were held today at 10:30 p.m. for Bowlegs resident Edward Hugh "Ed" Bordelon at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John May officiating.

Interment followed at Wolf Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home.

Bordelon, 59, died Saturday, April 16, 2005 at Oklahoma Veterans Hospital - Talihina Division in Talihina.

He was born Dec. 13, 1946 in Denton, Texas to J.C. Bordelon and Mary Alice Batesel.

Bordelon lived in the Bowlegs/Seminole area from 1995 to 2005, having moved here from New Jersey.

He married Judy Taylor on Oct. 10, 2004 in Wilburton.

Bordelon was a veteran of the United States Navy and a member of Methodist Church in Bowlegs and the VFW post in Wilburton.

His father preceded him in death in 1974.

Surviving is his wife Judy Bordelon of Wilburton, mother Mary Cameron of Bowlegs and one sister Catherine Henderson of Mexico Beach, Fla.

Serving as casket bearers was Ryan Bloxham, Brian Smith, Eddie Taylor, Donnie Taylor, Sterlin Taylor, Eddie Murrah and David Wagoner.

Honorary bearers were Daniel Taylor and Mike Krause.

Funeral services for Seminole resident Lavoy Louise (Tate) Bottoms are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Highway Baptist Church, north of Seminole on SH 99, with Rev. Cal Hunter officiating.

Interment of her cremains will be at Little Cemetery at a later date, under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home.

Bottoms died Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005, at Seminole Medical Center. She was 69.

On July 8, 1936, she was born to Marcus Arelius Tate and Velma (Lake) Tate, in Danville, Ark.

She married James "Odell" Bottoms on Dec. 17, 1952, in Oklahoma City. She moved to Seminole 38 years ago. A wife and mother, she owned and operated Odell and Sons Salvage west of Seminole, with her husband.

Bottoms was a member of Highway Baptist Church in Seminole.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one infant brother, James Eldon Tate.

Bottoms is survived by her husband, James "Odell" Bottoms of the home in Seminole; three sons, James "Leonard" Bottoms of Coleman, Ala., James "Thomas" Bottoms of Shawnee, and James "Christopher" Bottoms of Seminole; two daughters, Debbie Davis of Chattanooga, and Jakki Gatzke of Seminole; 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Messages of condolences can be sent to the family at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

A private family service was held Wednesday for former longtime Konawa resident Emma Marie Boulton.

Burial took place at Konawa Cemetery under the direction of Pickard-Swearingen Funeral Home.

Boulton, 94, died Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2005 at Unity Health Center in Shawnee. She was born Sept. 12, 1912 in Heavener to Agra and Coulde Thrift.

She married Walter B. Boulton on April 12, 1927 in Heavener and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Church of Faith.

Her parents, husband, one daughter, Pauline Adams, two sons, Charles Boulton and Walter Boulton and one granddaughter, Teresa Stewart preceded her in death.

Surviving are two daughters, Margie Robison of Konawa and Lorena Farris of Pauls Valley; one brother, Aurie Thrift of Red Oak; one sister, Helen Thrift of Red Oak; 21 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren and 23 great-great grandchildren.

Messages of condolences may be sent online at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Graveside services for lifelong Konawa area resident Barbara Anna Bounds are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at Vamoosa Cemetery.

Ed Bray is to officiate with services under the direction of Pickard-Swearingen Funeral Home.

Bounds, 85, died Saturday, July 2, 2005 at Seminole Medical Center. She was born March 2, 1920 in Konawa to John Henry Wheeler and Dollie Ann (Hunley) Wheeler.

She married Tom L. Bounds on Aug. 17, 1939 in Konawa and was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.

Her parents; husband, Tom on March 9, 1990; and one son, Leonard Bounds, all preceded her in death.

Surviving are six sons, Clifford Ray Bounds of Perry, Jack Bounds, Jerry Bounds, Richard Bounds, Glen Dale Bounds, all of Konawa and Jimmy Bounds of Ponca City; seven daughters, Lucy Dotson of Anadarko, Phyllis Ward of Boca Raton, Fla., Mary Minor of Unionville, Va., Carolyn Hughes of Pauls Valley, Brenda Campbell of Tulsa, Rhonda Fortelney of Harrah and Wanda Bryce of Konawa.

In addition, she has one sister, Julia Beatle of Scottsmore, Fla.; 36 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Services for Lon J. Bowers will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2005 at the Trinity Baptist Church in Maud with Wayne Taylor officiating.

Interment will follow at Cummings Cemetery in Maud.

Lon J. Bowers, passed from this life on July 2, 2005 at Unity Health Center North in Shawnee at the age of 78.

He was born October 3, 1926 to Lena (Parsons) and Lon D. Bowers in Macomb, Okla.

Bowers married Joyce "Inez" (Hale) on July 13, 1964 in Sherman, Texas.

He was a paratrooper in the United States Army where he served during WWII. He was also a member of the Trinity Baptist Church in Maud, and a former member of the Odd Fellows in Tecumseh as well as a former member of the American Legion.

He retired from Tinker Air Force Base in 1979 after 34 years as a supervisor over shipping. He also loved to fish.

His parents, one brother, Eugene Bowers and one great granddaughter, Hunter Chaffin, precede him in death.

He is survived by his wife Joyce "Inez" Bowers of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law, Curtis and Paula Bowers, Lloyd and Glenda Bowers and Floyd Bowers all of Maud; one daughter and son-in-law, Valerie and Mike Wittrock of Smithville, Texas; one brother and sister-in-law; Glen and June Bowers of Ponca City; three sisters and brother-in-law; Jerri and Walter Brown of Fairfax, Okla., Charlotte Janway of Tecumseh and Louise Pine of Eufala.

He is also survived by nine grandchildren; Steven Bowers, Glen Alan Bowers, Jarrod Bowers, Suan Streeter, Jennifer Chaffin, Jackie Porterfield, Sydnee Tucker, Brytnee Tucker and Thad Tucker and fourteen great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be; Steve Wall, Randy Crawford, Steve Wood, Jack Morris, Paul Lucy and Gene Reagan.

Honorary Bearers will be; Charles Pierce, Dale Williams, John Nuckolls, Tom Clark, Ray Lee and Charles Hopper.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Trinity Baptist Church Building Fund.

Condolences may be sent to the funeral home website at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Graveside services for longtime Seminole resident Raymond Bowles are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Maple Grove Cemetery with Rev. Carl Whitfield to officiate.

The service will be under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home.

Bowles, 87, died Saturday, May 14, 2005 at Sulphur Oklahoma Veteran Center. He was born June 22, 1917 in Yeager to Noble George Bowles and Mary Alice (Draper) Bowles.

He married Helen M. Bowles in Sulphur in 1953. Bowles was a veteran who served in World War II as a private in the United States Army.

Bowles worked as an oilfield toolpusher in the Seminole oil fields and was a private pilot who enjoyed flying and fishing.

He was of the Baptist faith and was a member of the American Legion Post 0148 in Sulphur.

His parents, wife Helen (2003), and two sisters Ruth Griffen and Audrey Mitchell preceded him in death.

Surviving are four daughters, Debbie Bowles of Bethel Acres, Nancy R. Rutherford and Beth Bowles, both of Seminole and Mary Bowles of Shawnee and four grandchildren.

Messages of condolences may be sent online to www.swearingenfuneralhome.com

The family wishes to extend their thanks to the Oklahoma Veteran Center in Sulphur.

Funeral services are scheduled for longtime Seminole resident Clara Mae Brackett for 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Chapel of the First Baptist Church in Seminole with Rev. Tommy Clark officiating.

Interment will follow services at Maple Grove Cemetery in Seminole under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home.

The casket will remain open until the service time and it will then be closed and not re-opened.

Clara Mae was welcomed to heaven on March 7, 2005 by her Lord, her husband Lawrence and her daughter, Barbara Jean. She was born in to this world on Oct. 12, 1914, and four years later lost her mother to the 1918 influenza.

She, her three sisters and brother were reared with the support of their uncle and aunt, Shorty and Eula Johnson in Holdenville.

When Clara Mae met Lawrence Brackett in 1937, they fell in love at first sight and were soon married. Both maintained jobs and struggled to begin a family during the hard times of the last of the depression years.

She felt the anguish of losing her fist child and then moved to Seminole, rebounding with three sons who were the center of her world.

Clara Mae was first of all a mother and a committed First Baptist Church member, where she was a Sunday school teacher and Cub Scout den mother.

After her sons left home, her summers were filled with caring for grandchildren, which she dearly loved.

When the grandchildren were grown she and Lawrence loved sitting on the deck of their Lake Eufaula trailer in the evenings, talking about the next day’s fishing.

As she grew older, she made weekly trips to the local nursing home where she visited and prayed with residents.

For the past three years she has been a delightful resident of the Cedar Creek Nursing Home in Norman.

Her mother and father; husband Lawrence; sisters Ola Booth and Coy Rogers and brother, Acie Goforth preceded her in death.

She is survived by three sons, Dan and his wife Janet, Bill and his wife Cheryl and Bob and his wife Marina; sister Bea Luther and her husband Fred; nine grandchildren, Sean, Shannon, Kris, Leanne, Ryan, Bob Manuel, Joshua, Kevin and Ben; seven great-grandchildren; special niece and nephews who she loved dearly

She will be missed by every person whose life she touched in her 90 years.

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Memorial services for Seminole resident William Lee Bradley Sr. are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at Pentecostal Holiness Church in Holdenville.

Interment is to follow at Holdenville Cemetery under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.

Bradley, 85, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005 at his home in Holdenville. He was born Dec. 29, 1919 in Henryetta to William and Beaulah "Love" Bradley.

He was raised in the Seminole County area and had attended Butner Schools. Bradley married Constance Jean Stove in March of 1987 in Marietta.

Bradley worked most of his life as a self-employed mechanic.

His parents preceded him in death.

Surviving him is his wife of the home; children, William Bradley Jr. of Seminole, Patricia Ann McCormick of Ponca City, Tammy Justice of Wewoka, Robert Bradley of Seminole and Claude Bradley of Wewoka; sister Lennie McMichaels of Holdenville and six grandchildren.

Funeral services for former Seminole County resident Frank Dudley Brand were held Sept. 10, 2005 at Oakwood Cemetery in Wewoka.

The services were under the direction of Mercer-Adams Funeral Home of Bethany.

Brand died Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2005 at his home in Tulsa. He was born Feb. 28, 1926 in Sasakwa to John W. and Nellie Brand.

The family moved to Wewoka and that is where he attended school. He worked at Safeway for two years, starting when he was in the ninth grade.

At the age of 17 he hitchhiked to Wilberton, Calif. where his mother lived and enlisted in the United States Navy.

He trained at the United States Naval Training Center in San Diego, Calif. Brand served in the meat butcher’s shop in five major battles during World War II.

Following his discharge from the service in 1945, he married and lived in Washington for 25 years.

Brand returned to Oklahoma and attended a tech school in Okmulgee to train as an electrical technician.

He then joined the National Guard and was mobilized for the Korean War. His company shipped out to Japan first and then on to Korea.

Brand was a powder man who experienced his ship being dive-bombed and weathered a typhoon.

His parents; three sisters, Mable Harbert, Oma Chaffin and Iva "Dake" Hurt and four brothers, Johnnie, James, Bill and Homer Lee preceded him in death.

Surviving is his wife, Juanita of Tulsa; two daughters, Chrystal of Alaska and Rebecca of Oregon; son, Doug of Washington; two stepchildren, Lanell Curry of Tulsa and Dean page of Springfield, Mo.; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Thank you Uncle Frank, for serving in two wars to preserve our freedom.

Funeral services for former Seminole County resident Frank Dudley Brand were held Sept. 10, 2005 at Oakwood Cemetery in Wewoka.

The services were under the direction of Mercer-Adams Funeral Home of Bethany.

Brand died Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2005 at his home in Tulsa. He was born Feb. 28, 1926 in Sasakwa to John W. and Nellie Brand.

The family moved to Wewoka and that is where he attended school. He worked at Safeway for two years, starting when he was in ninth grade.

At the age of 17 he hitchhiked to California where his mother lived and enlisted in the United States Navy.

He trained at the United States Naval Training Center in San Diego, Calif. Brand served in the meat butcher’s shop in five major battles during World War II.

Following his discharge from the service in 1945, he married and lived in Washington for 25 years.

Brand returned to Oklahoma and attended a tech school in Okmulgee to train as an electrical technician.

He then joined the National Guard and was mobilized for the Korean War. His company shipped out to Japan first and then on to Korea.

Brand was a powder man who experienced his ship being dive-bombed and weathered a typhoon.

His parents; three sisters, Mable Harbert, Oma Chaffin and Iva "Dake" Hurt and four brothers, Johnnie, James, Bill and Homer Lee preceded him in death.

Surviving is his wife, Juanita of Tulsa; two daughters, Chrystal of Alaska and Rebecca of Oregon; son, Doug of Washington; two stepchildren, Lanell Curry of Tulsa and Dean page of Springfield, Mo.; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Services for former Seminole resident Alfred Brannon are scheduled for 11 a.m., Saturday, at the Swearingen Funeral Chapel with Rev. Wilbert Tripplett officiating.

Interment will follow at Earlsboro Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home.

Lunch will be served at Galilee Baptist Church following the service.

Alfred Brannon passed away, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2005 in Shawnee at the age of 91. He was born on Aug. 19, 1914 to Robert and Nellie (Ennis) Brannon in Earlsboro.

He served in the United States Army during World War II and was retired from Tinker Air Force Base.

His parents; one daughter, Betty Lou Bennett; three sisters, Cora Amy, Ethel Pruitt, and Lonada Few; five brothers, Frank, Robert, Henry, Essau, and Jacob Brannon, and one grandson, Billy Gene Bennett, Jr, precede him in death.

He is survived by son-in-law, Billy Gene Bennett, Sr.; one brother, Isaac Brannon of Shawnee and two sisters; Juanita Brannon of Earlsboro and Bulena Stillwell of Los Angeles, Calif.

In addition, he is survived by four grandchildren; Rita Wright, Carolyn Bennett, Jerry Bennett, and Anita Bennett; nine great-grandchildren, numerous great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be the nephews. Condolences may be sent to the family at the funeral home at website at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

 Funeral services for former Seminole County resident Emily Jean (Owen) Branscum are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at Landmark Baptist Church, 7^th and Otoe, Perry, Okla. under the direction of Palmer Marler Carberry Funeral Home Stillwater.

Pastor Mike Peercy and Bro. Mike Raines will officiate. Committal service will follow in Vamoosa Cemetery east of Konawa at 3 p.m.

 Branscum died Nov. 28, 2005. She was born May 2, 1930 north of Konawa to Charles Arthur and Maggie Irene (Brewer) Owen.

Emily and Edward Leon Branscum were married Feb. 6, 1953 and enjoyed nearly 53 years together.

 Her parents and her brothers Layton, Carlton, Roy, Clarence and Dewey preceded her in death.

Surviving is her husband Leon of the home, three sisters, Helen Renfro of Oklahoma City, Faye Murray of Moore and Virgie Torres of Bethany; two brothers, Ray Owen of Lafayette and twin brother, Elmer Owen of Oklahoma City; six sons, Gene Branscum and wife Brenda of Ponca City, OK; Ron Branscum of Perry, Charles Branscum of Stillwater, Randy Branscum of San Antonio, Texas, Jerry Branscum of Ada and Jim Branscum of Perry.

Six grandsons, eight granddaughters and six great-grandchildren also survive her.

 Visitation will be at Landmark Baptist Church in Perry from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. at Palmer Marler Carberry Funeral Home in Stillwater.

The family suggests that memorials can be made to Landmark Baptist Church Mission Fund 1408 N. 7^th, Perry, OK

Funeral services for former Seminole resident Joyce Branscum are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper Chapel in Oklahoma City with graveside services following at 1 p.m. at the Calvary Cemetery, Shawnee.

Joyce Irene Branscum, of Oklahoma City, passed away Nov. 5, 2005. She was the daughter of Cecil Baxter and Evelyn Peltier born March 8, 1927 in Shawnee.

Her father, mother, the father who raised her, William Hinton, and her best friend in life and sister, Jeanne Marie Lathan, preceded her in death.

Joyce was raised and attended school in Bethel, graduating Bethel High School in May 1945.

She married her childhood sweetheart, Truman Branscum June 7, 1945. They made their home in Seminole where they raised their three children.

Joyce helped build Hillcrest Apartments and started Taco Hut restaurant while in Seminole.

She was an active member of the Chamber of Commerce, Modern Literature, Republican Party, the Alzheimer’s Association, garden clubs and several other civic organizations.

But more than anything she dearly loved being a mother to her children and grandmother to her grandchildren.

She had a fierce pride in her Potawatomi Indian heritage and enjoyed learning about the culture as well as teaching her children about it.

Joyce has lived in the Oklahoma City area since 1980. Later in life, Joyce married and spent several happy years with B.L. Moore to whom she has remained very close with.

She is survived by her three children, Barry Branscum, Leslie Masilon, Lisa Rumsey; grandchildren Brooke Rumsey, Matthew Masilon and Trent Masilon; brother William E. Hinton and his family; sister Kathy Baxter; nieces Susan Worthington and Terri Ann Harbison as well as several other nieces and nephews.

All who loved Joyce knew of her love of flowers but those wishing to make memorial donations may do so to the Alzheimer’s’ Association.

Funeral services for longtime Seminole resident Wilton "Kenneth" Brewster are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Monday at Swearingen Funeral Chapel with Scott King to officiate.

Interment is to follow services at Rest Haven memorial Gardens under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home.

Brewster, 61, died Thursday, May 12, 2005 at home. He was born Sept. 25, 1943 in Hollis to William Elliott Brewster and Wilma Maxine (Jones) Brewster.

He married Carolyn Sue Robinson Jan. 13, 1994 in Mulberry, Ark.

Brewster was a veteran of the Oklahoma National Guard and was employed with Oil and Gas Service, Warren American Oil Company and NBI Services.

He was a member of the Church of Christ. His father preceded him in death.

Surviving is his mother, Wilma Brewster of Lubbock, Texas; wife Carolyn Brewster of Seminole; two sons, Scott Brewster of Canadian, Texas and Joe Brent Brewster of Lake Charles, La.; three stepsons, Chris Melton and Gary Smith, both of Shawnee and Danny Smith of Ardmore; two brothers, Keith Brewster of Amarillo, Texas and Bryan Brewster of Edmond; sister Cynthia King of Lubbock, Texas and seven grandchildren.

Messages of condolence may be sent online to www.swearingenfuneralhome.com

Funeral services for Seminole resident Haskel Thomas "Hack" Brock, Sr. are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at the Swearingen Funeral Chapel with Rev. Harold Turner officiating.

Interment is set to follow at Little Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home.

Brock was born Dec. 1, 1950, in Cove, Ark. to Delton Lawrence Brock and Ruby Jewel (Arthur) Brock Bemo.

On Nov. 8, 1968, he married Patricia Ann "Patty" (Nelson) Brock in Oklahoma City.

Brock had worked in the oilfield and as a carpenter framing houses.

He moved to Seminole from Oklahoma City in 2004.

Brock was preceded in death by his father, Delton Lawrence Brock in 1991.

He is survived by his mother, Ruby Bemo of Seminole; wife, Patricia Ann "Patty" Brock of the home; one son, Haskel Thomas Brock, Jr. of Oklahoma City; two daughters, Regina Ann Smith of Oklahoma City and Shanda Lynette Brock of Houston, Texas; one brother, Delton Brock of Seminole; two sisters, Dorothy Loving of Seminole and Norma Benedict of Oklahoma City; and 10 grandchildren.

Graveside services for former Sasakwa resident Beauty Bill Brown are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at Factor-Brown Cemetery in Sasakwa with Rev. Wes Martin officiating.

Brown died Wednesday, July 27, 2005, in Oklahoma City Hospital at the age of 57.

He was born on Oct. 16, 1947, in Ada to Johnny Brown and Mabel Wood Brown.

Brown graduated from Sasakwa schools and then attended Oklahoma University and received a BA degree in history from Southeastern Oklahoma University in Durant. He then attended the University of Florida to further his education.

He worked for the Department of Human Services as a social worker and served on the Sasakwa School Board.

He married Jacalyn Carter on June 1, 1991 in Holdenville.

Brown was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Jacalyn Brown of the Home; sons, John Dorsey Brown of the home, Matthew Hamilton of Atwood, and Chad Hamilton of Holdenville; brothers, Stan Brown of Seminole and John R. Brown of Whitehorse in Yukon Territory, Canada; and three grandchildren.

Services are under the direction of Stout-Phillips funeral Home in Wewoka.

Funeral services for longtime Seminole school teacher Cynthia Jewell Brown were scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Seminole.

Jewell died on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005, at the Evergreen Care Center in Owasson.

Jewell was born on Nov. 23, 1907, at Albion to Elisha Thomas Kinsey and Mattie Belle Hammond Kinsey.

She grew up in Bromide and attended college at Murray State in Tishomingo.

It was there that she met and married Lloyd Kenneth Brown.

They were married on June 20, 1928, in Tishomingo.

Jewell continued her education at East Central State University and received her master’s degree in education in 1957.

Jewell taught elementary school for over 40 years, 21 of those years in the Seminole public schools.

Jewell and her husband, Lloyd, were active members of the First Baptist Church of Seminole for many years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, one sister and her husband.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Bonna Brown of Tulsa; her daughter and son-in-law, Jerry and Myrna Fielder of Okmulgee; five grandsons, Steve Fielder, Greg Fielder, Mark Brown, Brent Brown and Jason Brown; and one grand daughter, Sherry Fielder Wise.

She is also survived by eight great-grandchildren.

The family requests memorials be made to Evergreen Care Center, 12600 E. 73^rd St. N, Owasso, OK, 74110.

Graveside services for Wewoka resident Mildred Brown are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Holdenville Cemetery with Rev. Wesley Martin officiating. Services are under the direction of Fisher Funeral Home of Holdenville.

Brown died Thursday, June 23, 2005, at Elmwood Manor Nursing Home in Wewoka. She was 95.

She was born July 30, 1909, to Elvis and Molly (Pitts) Martin in Neosho, Mo.

Brown was brought up in the Sasakwa area.

On March 28, 1928, she married J.A. "Aud" Brown in Wewoka. They made their home in Sasakwa and were the parents of two sons, James and Roy, and two daughters, Patsy and Joyce.

After 41 years together, Aud died, in 1969.

In 1989, Brown married Len Kimbrell, who also preceded her in death, in 1995.

Brown attended the First Baptist Church in Sasakwa, where she was a long time member.

She went fishing, played bingo, traveled, and quilted.

She was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother.

Brown was preceded in death by two husbands, Aud Brown and Len Kimbrell; son, Roy M. Brown; daughter, Patsy Garner; one grandson; parents, Elvis and Molly Martin; four brothers and two sisters.

She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Calvert of Wewoka; her son, J.H. "James" Brown of Brownsville, Texas; sister, Hazel Lenahan of Huntington Beach, Calif.; 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.

Marty Brown, Kevin Garner, Jimmy Calvert, Ivey Garner, David Calvert and Keneth Johnson are set to be pallbearers.

Honorary pallbearers are Wesley Brown, Lee Epperley, Edwin Williams, Keith McFerran, Mark McFerran, Daniel Thompson, Colton Johnson, Tristan Churchwell, Tyler Churchwell, and James Kevin Garner, Jr.

Funeral services for former Seminole resident Phosa A. Brown are scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday at Full Gospel Assembly of God Church in Cushing.

Pastor Larry Huff is to officiate. Interment will follow services at Maple Grove Cemetery in Seminole under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home.

Brown, 86, of Cushing, died Thursday, Aug. 11, 2005 at Resthaven Nursing Home in Cushing. She was born Jan. 8, 1919 to Edward Bartles and Mildred (Fanska) Bartles.

On June 1, 1937 she married Roy Irvin Brown in Kansas.

Brown was a missionary to American Indians. She enjoyed reading God’s word and Lewis Lamar and enjoyed sewing.

Her parents; husband, Roy Brown (Oct. 24, 1998); brother, Lloyd Brown; son, Richard Brown and daughter, Johnna Faye (Brown) Muehe preceded her in death.

Surviving is one sister, Dorothy Young of Emporia, Kan.; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Messages of condolences may be sent online to www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Seminole resident Velma Brumley as scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, at the Little Chapel, under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Seminole.

Lee Estep is set to officiate, and burial will follow at Little Cemetery north of Seminole.

Brumley died Tuesday, March 8, 2005, at her home in Seminole.

She was born July 4, 1928, in Cromwell, to James Henry Estep and Minnie (Carrigan) Estep.

In 1991, she retired from Sonic, where she had worked as a cook.

Brumley was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and five sisters.

She is survived by one daughter, Nina Hallmark, Seminole; three sons: Curtis Brumley of Seminole, Kenneth Brumley and his wife Diane, of Tulsa, and Gary Brumley and his wife Sharon, of Chesapeake, Va.; one brother, Andrew Estep, Wewoka; five grandchildren: Monte Hallmark, Misty Brumley, Kenny Brumley, Scott Brumley, and April Hotulke; three great-grandchildren: Annabell Hallmark, Madison Hotulke, and Shelbie Brumley; as well as many friends and other family members.

Condolences may be sent to the funeral home’s website at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Private family services have been scheduled for the son of Maud resident Cassie Hardin.

Ray Brunkhurst Jr. of Texas passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2005 in Ft. Worth, Texas. He was born Aug. 27, 1954 in Okarche to Ray Brunkhurst Sr. and Cassie Brunkhurst (Hardin).

Ray was married for 18 years to Vickie Christ of Choctaw.

He held two degrees, one in accounting and one in computer science.

Ray worked for Cingular Wireless as a computer programmer since its inception and immediately prior to that he worked for SBC Wireless.

Ray donated his body to science, which had been a long time ambition of his.

He is survived by his wife: three children, Caralyn Rae and husband Mark Oakley of Conway, Ark, Leslie Rae Brunkhurst and Bartlett H. Brunkhurst, both of the home; his father, Ray Brunkhurst Sr. of El Reno; his mother and stepfather, Cassie and Ron Hardin of Maud and two sisters, Linda Herbert of Harrah and Connie and husband James Carnott of El Reno.

Ray will be greatly missed by a lot of relatives, including eight nieces and nephews and good friends.

He also leaves behind a very good friend, Walter Clower, with whom he talked every day.

In lieu of flowers the family wishes that donations be made to the Texas Cancer Center for cancer research.

Funeral services for former longtime Seminole County resident Jack Walton Bryant are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at Swearingen Funeral Chapel with Jerry Drewery officiating.

Interment is to follow the services at Maple Grove Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home.

Bryant, 82, of Oklahoma City, died Tuesday, May 3, 2005 at Integris Southwest Medical Center in Oklahoma City. He was born Jan. 11, 1923 in Quinton, Okla. to Emmett and Mable (Clift) Bryant.

He married Fern Delois "Dee" McKinney on Nov. 8, 1942 in Seminole. She preceded him in death on Oct. 15, 2004.

Bryant served in the United States Army from Feb. 23, 1943 to Aug. 4, 1944. He was retired as an owner/operator of over 20 years at Bryant Tank Service.

His parents, wife Dee, one brother and five sisters preceded him in death.

Surviving is his son and daughter-in-law Jack Warren and Kaye Bryant of Tuttle; three grandchildren, Tim Bryant and wife Shelee of Seminole, Gayle Ely of Tuttle and Stacy Morris and husband David of Seminole and five great-grandchildren Nevin Bryant, Collin Bryant, Brennah Kaye Bryant, all of Seminole, Paige Ely of Tuttle and Josh Morris of Seminole.

Pallbearers for the services will be Tad Andrews, Roger Cordray, Jim Webb, Jeff Rider, Dustin Drewery, Chad Drewery, Mark Ely and Josh Webb.

Honorary bearers will be Jim McComas, A.C. Bundy, Bob Lackey, Steve Rider and Bill Dulworth.

Messages of condolences may be sent online to www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for longtime Seminole resident Phyllis Jean (Redding) Bryant are scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday at Swearingen Funeral Chapel with Rev. Carl Whitfield officiating.

Interment is to follow services at Wetumka Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home.

Bryant, 59, died Friday, Jan. 7, 2005 at her home. She was born Sept. 23, 1945 in Wetumka to Dean and Norma Redding. In addition she attended Seminole Public Schools.

She worked at Blue Bell for several years before becoming a nursing assistant at Seminole Hospital until 1985 when her health declined. Bryant was a member of the First Assembly of God Church.

Preceding her in death was her father and sister Peggy Haskins in April 1968.

Survivors include her mother of the home; son Tim Bryant and daughter Stacy Morris both of Seminole; one brother Paul Redding of Wewoka; two sisters, Frankie Hamil of Tulsa and Sherry Vogts of Grain Valley, Mo. and four grandchildren.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the funeral home website at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Graveside services for Sasakwa resident Ruby O. Bryant are scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday at Oakwood Cemetery in Wewoka with Rev. Wesley Martin to officiate.

Services are under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.

Bryant, 82, died Friday, Oct. 14, 2005 in an Oklahoma City hospital. She was born Jan. 28, 1923 in Wynnewood to Sam Nelson and Turnie Hucks.

She attended Chigley School and graduated from Davis High School.

April 15, 1940 she married H.T. Bryant and he preceded her in death.

She worked for Big Yank Factory as an inspector and was a member of the Sasakwa Community Club, Ladies Auxiliary and attended Assembly of God Church in Sasakwa and New Life Church in Wewoka.

Her parents preceded her in death.

Surviving is her son Donald Bryant of Sasakwa; stepsons, Howard Bryant of Moore and Delmar Bryant of Sulphur; stepdaughter Bobbie Smallwood of Norman and three sisters, Lanadine Weaver of Cheyenne, Wyo., Ann Saiser of Albuquerque, N.M. and LaHoma McAlister of Oklahoma City.

In addition, she has 10 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren surviving her.

Funeral services for former longtime Seminole resident David Allen Bunch are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at the Bartlett Funeral Parlor in Bartlett, Tenn.

Interment is to follow services at the west Tennessee Veterans Cemetery with full military honors.

Bunch, 52, died Friday, March 25, 2005 in Humbolt, Tenn. He was born Feb. 18, 1953 to Dr. Allen and Ruth Bunch.

He retired from the United States Army in 1995 where he was a Sgt. 1^st Class. Bunch was a veteran of Desert Storm and had served in Germany under Gen. Colin Powell.

In addition he served in Grenada, El Salvador, Panama, Honduras, the Persian Gulf, Somalia and many stations in the United States.

Bunch received many commendations as an army medic and he held a master’s in psychology.

His parents preceded him in death.

Surviving him is wife Reda Bunch of Memphis, Tenn. and two sisters, Alana Bunch and Tina Bunch, both of Seminole.

Rev. Alexander Burgess of Spaulding passed away Monday, Aug. 15, 2005 at his residence, at the age of 86.

A wake service was held at Stout-Phillips Funeral Chapel at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday with the body being transported to the home for a wake service at 8 p.m. Wednesday.

On Thursday the body will then be taken to Seminole Indian Baptist Church, Konawa for an 8 p.m. wake service at the church.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at Seminole Indian Baptist Church, Konawa with Rev. Arthur Carpitcher and assisted by Rev. Ed George.

Interment is to follow services at Seminole Indian Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.

Alex was born on April 29, 1919 at Sasakwa to Walter Burgess and Nancy Alexander. He attended school at Vamoosa and was baptized Jan. 1, 1957 by Walter Burgess.

On June 26, 1966 he became an Ordained Preacher by Walter Burgess, John Harjo and Harley Roberts. He became Pastor Oct. 14, 1967 by John Factor and Homer Emarthle.

Alex and Joan Harjo were married in Seminole and she preceded him in death.

Later Alex married Winnie Cosar on July 12, 1980 and she preceded him in death.

His parents; son, Robert West; baby daughter; grandchildren, Claude Burgess Jr. and Leslie Walker; sisters, Liza Jesse and Ida Mae Burgess and one brother, George Burgess preceded him in death.

Surviving are his three sons, Charles Burgess of Wolf, George Burgess of Granite and Claude Burgess of Lexington; stepson Ronald West of Tupelo, Okla.; seven daughters, Gwen Warrenburg and Marcella Bryan, both of Tecumseh, Joammie Wood of Sasakwa, Nita Kay Jacobs of Holdenville, Amelia Harjo of Oklahoma City, Jackie Kernell of Ada and Joan Carpitcher of Byng.

In addition, one brother, Jonas Burgess of Seminole; four sisters, Francis Tanyan and Martha Palmer, both of Seminole, Evelyn Punkta of Shawnee and Jane Boydston of Stonewall; stepsons, Jimmie Carpitcher of Sasakwa and Sam Harrison of Seminole; sister-in-law, Joammie Harrison of Wewoka and one uncle Bill Burgess of Tulsa survive him.

Mr. Burgess was a dedicated grandfather that raised the following grandchildren; Buddy Wood, Billy Wood, Wesley Roulston, Ronald West, Smiley West, Theda Pogue and Skyler Roulston.

In total he has 36 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers for the services will be Lee Wood, Ronnie Burgess, Josh Punkta, Larry Jesse, Jimsey Harjo and Charlie Harjo.

Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Boydston, Michael Walker, Joe Coon, Frank Walters, Bolo Cosar, Winston Postoak, Robert Wood, Mark Bryan, Anthony Notah, Ronald North and grandson and great-grandsons.

Funeral service for Ralph Oren Burkey, 96, of Pocasset were held at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 23, 2005 in the Chapel of Sevier Funeral Home in Chickasha.

Ralph Oren Burkey was born March 25, 1909 in Grady County the son of Joseph Edward and Sarah Burkey and died Tuesday Sept. 20, 2005 in Chickasha.

Mr. Burkey lived in Grady County all of his life. He and Beatrice Slover were married for 72 years. They were married Jan. 18, 1933.

Mr. Burkey was a farmer and rancher west of Pocasset.

He also worked as a cabinetmaker for Perdue Company and Chickasha Mobile Homes.

Mr. Burkey was preceded in death by his parents; one granddaughter, Cheryl Anne Burkey; two brothers; and four sisters.

Survivors include his wife, Beatrice Burkey of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law, James E. Burkey and wife Mary Jane of Seminole, Jerry Burkey and wife Anita of Fletcher, and Ronnie Joe Burkey of El Reno; six grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.

Interment followed the services in the Evergreen Cemetery, Minco, under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home.

Funeral service for Ralph Oren Burkey, 96, of Pocasset are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Friday in the Chapel of Sevier Funeral Home in Chickasha.

Ralph Oren Burkey was born March 25, 1909 in Grady County the son of Joseph Edward and Sarah Burkey and died Tuesday Sept. 20, 2005 in Chickasha.

Mr. Burkey lived in Grady County all of his life. He and Beatrice Slover were married for 72 years. They were married Jan. 18, 1933.

Mr. Burkey was a farmer and rancher west of Pocasset.

He also worked as a cabinetmaker for Perdue Company and Chickasha Mobile Homes.

Mr. Burkey was preceded in death by his parents; one granddaughter, Cheryl Anne Burkey; two brothers; and four sisters.

Survivors include his wife, Beatrice Burkey of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law, James E. Burkey and wife Mary Jane of Seminole, Jerry Burkey and wife Anita of Fletcher, and Ronnie Joe Burkey of El Reno; six grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.

Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Minco, under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home.

Graveside services for lifelong Seminole resident Theodore "Ted" R. Burkhart are scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday at Maple Grove Cemetery with Rev. Doyle Long officiating.

Services will be under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home.

Burkhart, 88, died Thursday, April 14, 2005 at Pioneer Nursing Home. He was born Jan. 6, 1917 in Alma, Ark. to George Washington Burkhart and Ida (Griffin) Burkhart.

He married Joyce (Chambers) Burkhart on March 8, 1958 in Gainsville, Texas.

Burkhart was a United States Army veteran who served as an E-5 during World War II. He retired as a mechanic from Tinker Air Force Base.

Surviving him is his wife; two sons, Kris Burkhart of Seminole and Don Burkhart of Oklahoma City; three daughters, Donna Weber of Yukon, Cheryl Chahcoi of Olathe, Kan. and Tammy Jenkins of Tupelo, Miss; one sister Jesse Barclay of Henderson, Ky.; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Messages of condolences may be sent online to www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Seminole resident Lorenzo "Buddy Ruff" Burris are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel.

Rev. Bobby Curry is to officiate with interment to follow services at Westwood Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home.

Burris, 78, died Thursday, Sept. 8, 2005 at Seminole Medical Center. He was born Jan. 3, 1927 in Atoka to Cluster and Rosa Lee (Frazier) Burris.

He attended Dunbar School in Atoka where he was raised.

Burris married Irene Crooms and worked in the street department for the City of Oklahoma City for several years.

His two sons, Rico Burris and Pat Frazier, daughter, Bertha (Burris) Bennett and stepfather Curley Frazier preceded him in death.

Surviving is his wife; six sons, Alonzo Burris of Oklahoma City, Michael Burris of Konawa, Bob Burris of Seminole, Doug Burris of Wichita, Kan., Wallace Burris of Monmouth, Ill. And Kenneth Crooms of Norman and four daughters, Rose Burris of Seminole, Yolanda Burris of Dallas, Texas, Marshell Burris of Seminole and Patsy Colbert of Edmond.

In addition, two sisters, Lorene Alexander of Spencer and Elizabeth Frazier of Atoka; four brothers, Charlie Colter, Bobby Frazier and Jimmy Frazier, all of Atoka and Sonny Frazier of Californai; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren also survive him.

Messages of condolences may be sent online at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for former Wewoka resident Laura "Evelyn" Hart Burrow are scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 22 at 10:30 a.m. at Oakwood Cemetery in Wewoka.

Burrows died Monday, Sept. 19, 2005. She was born Dec. 31, 1906 in Lewisburg, Tenn. to James Deryl Hart and Lena Ethel London Hart.

In 1909, her family moved to Madill, where her father set up his dentistry practice. She grew up there and graduated from Madill High School in 1926. She stayed on with her family, which had by then grown to six girls and four boys.

The family moved to Wewoka in 1930 where she worked at Key Hardware and continued to help with the raising of her siblings. Eager to expand her education, Burrow moved to Oklahoma City in 1935, where she lived with her sister, Virginia.

There, she attended Draun’s Business School and took a job with Pittsburgh Plate Glass. After taking her civil service exam, she worked for the VA and the FAA.

In 1940, she married James Otto Burrow, who had a teenage daughter, Phyllis Fonsene Burrow. In 1943, she gave birth to Linda, her only child.

She continued to work until 1966, when she retired. In 1976, her husband of 36 years died and four years later, Burrow moved back to Wewoka to live with sisters, Virginia and Mary.

In 1998, Evelyn again moved to be near family. This time it was to be near sisters Virginia and Naomi, who were in a Shawnee nursing home and niece Sherry Claybrook. In December 2000, she moved to the Stillwater Renaissance House to be near her granddaughter, Jill.

Her many hobbies included crossword puzzles, gardening, sewing, knitting, and cooking.

Evelyn’s church family was very important to her and she always enjoyed the corporate worship. As a child, she always attended worship services with her family and was baptized while in her teens.

She attended the corporate worship with the Lord's body in Wewoka, at Mayfair in the city, in Shawnee, and most recently at the Stillwater Church of Christ. She loved to host people in her home and cook for church fellowships. When she could no longer serve physically, she served financially.

Her parents; five sisters, Mary, Ruth, Melba, Virginia, and Naoma; two brothers, Allwyn and Harold; her husband; and a beloved stepdaughter, Fonsene preceded her in death.

Surviving are brothers, James of Wewoka and George of Knoxville, Tenn.; daughter Linda Johnson of Rockwall; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren,

The family suggests that memorial donations may be made to the Stillwater Church of Christ Youth Group, c/o Tim Hall, Stillwater Church of Christ, 821 North Duck, Stillwater, OK 74075; or Judith Karman Hospice PO Box 818, Stillwater, OK 74076.

Condolences may be e-mailed to the family via our website at www.strodefh.com.

A private family service will be held for Pamila Renee Burton, 51, of Lewisville, Ark. who died Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at her residence.

She was born in April 4, 1954 in Seminole and was a member of The First United Methodist Church of Lewisville, and a loyal Oklahoma Sooner fan.

Surviving her is her husband, Bruce Burton of Lewisville; two stepsons, Dylan Burton of Wakasa, Japan and Darrell Burton of Lewisville; daughter Jacey Walker of Stamps, Ark.; brother and sister-in-law Melvin and Alice Craig of Caddo; sister Jeanetta Gains of Texarkana, Ark.; a very special aunt, Lois Bender of Seminole; a very special grandson, Ethan Walker and a very special granddaughter Lauren Spakes.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Hospice of the donor’s choice, the American Cancer Society or the Arkansas Children’s Hospital.

Services are under the direction of A.O. Smith Funeral Homes, Inc in –Stamps, Ark.

Graveside services for longtime Maud resident Charles "Gene" Bussey are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Cummings Cemetery in Maud with Rev. Carl Whitfield officiating.

The services are under the direction of Knight-Swearingen Funeral Home

Bussey, 60, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005 at McAlester Hospital. He was born March 23, 1944 in Maud to W. Frank and Anna Lucille (Work) Bussey

He married Linda Jenelle Houck in Colorado on Oct. 10, 1969. Bussey was a retired truck driver for Miller Trucking Company of Stroud,

Bussey served in the United States Army from 1963-1964 during the Berlin Airlift. He was a member of the American Legion and of the Oddfellows in Maud.

His parents, wife (April 25, 2001) and one brother Jimmy Bussey (July 3, 1989) all preceded him in death.

Surviving him are three sons, Terry Shawn Bussey of New Port, Ark., Zach Bussey of Chandler and Timmothy Harper of Lexington; three daughters, Tamara Harper of Shawnee, Michelle Hamilton of Nevada and Cathy Bussey of Florida; two brothers, David Bussey of Seminole and Mike Bussey of Maud; three sisters, Erma Taff and Sandie Joplin both of Maud and Nora "Sister" Brenner of Kalispell, Mont. and numerous grandchildren.

Casket bearers for the services will be Mike Bussey, David Bussey, Ronnie Stackhouse, Davy Bussey, Aaron Russell and Jason Bussey.

Messages of condolences may be sent to the funeral home website at www.swearingenfuneralhome.com

Friday, Oct. 7, 2005 was the day that the Lord chose to call Wilma Maxine Whitlock Byerly home.

Funeral services for Wilma are scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the Spaulding Community Center in Spaulding.

Elders Freeman Whitlock, Jim Collier, and Carl Edgerton officiated the services.

Interment followed services at the Holdenville Cemetery under the direction of Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home.

Wilma passed from this earth at Carl Albert Indian Hospital in Ada after a lengthy and courageous battle with a variety of illnesses.

She was born on Sept. 24, 1932 to Russell and Ruth (Goss) Whitlock. Wilma attended school at Tate, Justice and Spaulding, graduating in 1950.

Wilma married Floyd Byerly, November 21, 1950. Floyd preceded her in death on Aug. 9, 1988. Her father and brother, Frank Whitlock, also preceded her in death.

She is survived by her mother, Ruth Whitlock, of rural Wewoka; her children, Brenda Barbe and her husband, Chris and her son, Terry Byerly, all of Spaulding; two grandchildren, Becki Phillips and her husband Craig of Spaulding, David Barbe and his wife Lori of Holdenville; five great-grandchildren, Michaela, Gracie, Brody, Kaden and Tanner.

In addition, on brother, Freeman Whitlock and his wife of Jean of Prague; two sisters, Sybil Byerly and her husband Clyde of Holdenville and Darla Sisco and her husband Roy of Wewoka; two sisters-in-law, Oleta Smith of Muskogee and Joann Macon of Ada; cousins, Dorothy Fitzpatrick and Nora Lee Akin of Holdenville, several nieces, nephews and other relatives survive her.

Wilma was a very caring and compassionate person. One of her greatest joys was in being able to help others.

She worked with handicapped children at Sasakwa School and also cared for some elderly neighbors. Her spirit was truly a selfless one.

Wilma also deeply enjoyed caring for her family, pets and her cattle. In years past, she also loved farming, gardening, canning and playing softball.

Her kind heart will be missed by all who knew her.

Pallbearers for the services are Randy Tompkins, Ray Stafford, Mike Goodson, Bob Allen, Ryan Brewer and Richard Nolen.

Honorary bearers are Floyd Johnson, Bobby Taylor, Jim Allford, Dellis Timmons, Johnny Darrell Mayfield and Scotty Brown.

Funeral services for former Seminole resident Virginia Mae "Ginny" Byers are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bill Eisenhour Northeast Chapel. Services are to be directed by Bill Eisenhour.

Interment is set to follow at Little Cemetery under the direction of Northeast Funeral Home of Oklahoma City.

Byers died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2005, at the age of 69.

She was born Feb. 11, 1935, to Dutch and Anna Sparks in Seminole.

A member of the Baptist church and Eastern Star, Byers was self-employed in the mobile home rental business.

She also loved crafts and people.

Byers was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of over 40 years, Louie Byers.

She is survived by one son, Dutch Byers and his wife, Karen; one daughter, Tina Kaasc and husband, Darryl; grandchildren, Crystal, Steph-anie, Heather, Derek Byers, Wesley, Whitney Fowler; great-grandchild, Ethan; two sisters, Juanita Garaman and Wilma Wainner and many special friends.

Funeral services for former Seminole resident Walter Albert Cagg are scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday at Swearingen Funeral Chapel with Mae Lois McGrew to officiate.

Interment is to follow at Wolf Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home.

Cagg, 66, of Anadarko, died Sunday, July 10, 2005 at Physician’s Hospital in Anadarko. He was born Sept. 8, 1938 in Blanchard to Walter Cagg and Mary Fitzwater.

He married Clarice Conway on June 3, 1995 in Anadarko and was disabled.

His parents; one brother, Tim Cagg; son Patrick Cagg and daughter Gayla Cagg preceded him in death.

Surviving is his wife Clarice Cagg of Anadarko; three sons, John Cagg of Oklahoma City, Walter Wayne Cagg of Hot Springs, Ark. and Wesley Cagg of Mangum; two daughters, Shona Cagg of Mangum and Angela Watts of Broken Arrow; one stepson Harry Boykins Jr. of Oklahoma City and one stepdaughter Shelonna Boykins-Griswold of Lawton.

In addition, two half-brothers, Bill Tennison of Tahlequah and John Tennison of Kansa; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild survive him.

Pallbearers will be John Cagg, Darin Greene Cagg, Rod Palmer, Charles Hodges, Bill Watts and Justin Cagg.

Messages of condolence may be sent online to www.swearingenfuneralhome.com.

James Rhodes Calder, 82, was born Nov. 18, 1922, in Dallas, Texas, to James and Annie Rhodes Calder.

He passed on Feb. 4, 2005, at his home.

Jim attended Sunset High School in Dallas, Texas.

He went into the U.S. Navy in 1942. He was a first class seaman and was discharged in January of 1946.

He returned to Dallas where he worked at Ford Motor.

Jim married Florence May English on April 23, 1960, They lived in Duncanville, Texas.

Jim retired in 1977 from Ford and worked for Shield’s and Lee Survey Company until 1980.

Jim and Flornce moved the Seminole area in 1980, then moved to Oklahoma City in 1999, where they resided with their niece, Janet Rains; grand-niece Shaunda Root and great-grand niece Jessica Root.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents.

An old-fashioned wake will be held in his honor on Saturday, Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. in his home.

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Graveside service for Seminole resident Robert Harrison Caldwell are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Resthaven Memorial Park. Pastor Gary Wilburn of United Methodist Church in Seminole is set to officiate.

Resthaven Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Robert died Monday, Feb. 7, 2005, in Seminole. He was 79.

Robert was born in Woodward to Mr. Harry Robert Caldwell and Mrs. Lillian Lee Moss Caldwell Robertson on April 28, 1925.

He graduated from Shawnee High School in 1943 and in 1945 he graduated from the Merchant Marine Academy in King’s Point, N.Y. where he was commissioned as a naval ensign in the Navy and served in the merchant marines for two years.

He married Patricia Ferguson in New York City, N.Y. on Nov. 10, 1945, and has been happily married for 59 years.

He was a member of AQHA, OQHA, APHA, and PHBA.

His career was working in the field of oil and gas production.

Robert was preceded in death by both parents; stepfather, H.Y. Robertson; two sisters, Dortha Lee Quinn and Harrilene Wolfe; and stepbrother, Rich