LEROY MUSHRUSH
June 23, 2000 -A private family service will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. at the family home and a graveside service will be held at 4:00p.m. at the American Legion Annex of Woodland Memorial Park for Leroy Mushrush, 70, of Skiatook and longtime Sand Springs resident, who married Julia (Judy) L. Barton in April of 1993. He is survived by his wife Judy Mushrush of the home; three daughters, Marcy, Jamie and Megan Barton all of Skiatook; three sons, Steven Mushrush of Tulsa, Larry ~Mushrush of Sand Springs, and Kendall Barton of Hattieville, Arkansas; one brother, Bill Mushrush of Houston, TX; one aunt, Tillie Kahn of Tulsa; a God-Son, Rex Duncan of Sand Springs; five grandchildren, and one great-grandchild; and his God Family, the family of Don and Susan Pitts of Sand Springs. passed away June 20, at his Tulsa residence following a prolonged illness. Bitsy was born February 2, 1934 in Pawhuska, Oklahoma the son of George Owen and Margaret (Red Eagle) Stabler. He attended Pawhuska schools, graduating in 1951 from Pawhuska High School and later from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. March 9, 1957 in Miami, Oklahoma he passed away June 9. 2000 in The Pawhuska Nursing Home following an extended illness. Helen was bom July 30, 1906 in Hall Summit, Kansas, the daughter of Joseph Robert and Ethel Fern (Chrisman) Davidson. The Davidson Family moved to Pawhuska when Helen was a child and she attended The Pawhuska School System, graduating from Pawhuska High School. She was a member of The First United Methodist Church. Helen has no known survivors and was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and a sister, Marjorie Davidson. Graveside Services will be Tuesday, June 13, 2000 at 2:00 P.M. in The Pawhuska Cemetery with Donald Stephens officiating under the direction of Johnson's Funeral Directors.

BOB G. BROWN
June 11, 2000 - Bob G. Brown, 71, longtime Pawhuska, Oklahoma resident married on June 7,1952 to Virginia Rose Firrel in Webb City, Oklahoma. Bob was employed in the oil field most of his life and worked in construction in the removing of railroads. Surviving in addition to his wife, Virginia of the home in Pawhuska, are six children; Amy Lou and Rodney Ricketts of Foraker, OK, Billy Joe and Christy Brown of Dewey, OK, Ronnie Gene and Delia Brown, Curtis Lee Brown, Debbie Sue and George Berghoefer and Denise Kaye and Robert Stanford, all of Pawhuska, OK; three sisters, Bernice Mains of Winfield, Kansas; Ruby Vogele of Shidler, Oklahoma and Doris Wilhelm of Winfield, Kansas; nine grandchildren, two step grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Services will be Tuesday. June 13, 2000 at 10:00 A.M. in The Light House Church in Pawhuska with burial In The Pappin Cemetery. Reverend Don Reed and Reverend Jackie Vogele will officiate under the direction of Johnson's Funeral Directors.

CLEO LOUISE JONES
May 30, 2000 - Cleo Jones, 72, longtime Wynona, Oklahoma area resident, died unexpectedly, May 18, at his home in Pawhuska, Oklahoma following a prolonged illness. Danny was born April 21, 1951 in Denver, Colorado, the son of John Daniel and Gloria June (Braning) Walker. A longtime resident of Pawhuska, Danny was employed at The Bronze Horse. Surviving are: His parents, John and Gloria Walker; a brother, Todd John Walker; two sisters, Susan June Hamman and Jerri LeAnne Gonzalez all of Pawhuska and a host of other relatives and friends. Danny was preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Lee Mollendor and a brother, William Arthur Walker. Arrangements were under the direction of Johnson Funeral Directors.

Franke Carl Wheeler
Graveside Services for Franke Carl Wheeler will be held at 2: 00 p.m., Tuesday, May 16, at Ethel Reese Cemetery in Barnsdall, Oklahoma with Elders Morton Hampton and Roger Tracy officiating. Arrangements and died May 11, 2000 as the result of injuries received in an automobile accident northeast of Barnsdall. He is survived by his father and stepmother: Carl and Iva Wheeler of Vinita, Oklahoma; two sons: Chaz Wheeler of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and Chad Wheeler of Tulsa; two daughters: Erin Wheeler and Megan Wheeler, both of Tulsa; three grandchildren: Harmonie Venarrous, Elie Venarrous and Emily Broostin, all of Tulsa; five brothers: Gene (& wife Patricia) Wheeler of Barnsdall, Robert Latchaw and William Latchaw, both of Dallas, Texas, Mark Dixon of Vinita, Oklahoma and Brian Dixon of Langley, Oklahoma; stepsister: Kim Mullaney of Dallas. He was precede in death by his mother and one sister., Teresa Allen, Honorary Casket Bearers for the service will be Dustin Hynes, Daryle Pool, Chaz Wheeler, Brandon Wheeler, Issac Salyer, Tommy G. Salyer.

CLEO AMOS MARTIN
May 9, 2000 - Cleo Amos Martin, 79, married December 20, 1940 in Durant, Oklahoma to Jean Aline Bailey who survives at the home in Wynona, Oklahoma. A member of The Baptist Church, Mr. Martin was a self-employed carpenter, mechanic and farmer. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in The U S Army. Surviving in addition to his wife, Jean of the home are three sons; Jimmy Martin of Pawhuska, Oklahoma, Richard Martin of Roundrock, Texas and Cleo Martin of Rockwell, Texas; a daughter, Janice Lankford of Roundrock, Texas; three sisters, Evelyn Rice of Irving, Texas, Bee Davis of Texas and Lorene Howard of Oklahoma City; a brother, Maxey Martin of Irving, Texas; eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and a sister. Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 10, 2000 in The Johnson Funeral Home Chapel in Pawhuska with burial at 3:30 p.m. in The Tishomingo Cemetery, Tishomingo, Oklahoma. Reverend John White will officiate under the direction of Johnson's Funeral Directors.

JOHN ED PRADMORE
May 9, 2000 - John Ed Pradmore, 51, former Pawhuska, Oklahoma resident now of Fairfax, Oklahoma, married July 18, 1966 in Nelagoney, Oklahoma to Cynthia Marguerite Cass, who survives at the home in Fairfax. John was active in Osage Tribal Customs and was associated with The Drum Keeper of the Gray Horse District. A longtime oil field pump repairman, John was employed by the Green Country Supply in Pawhuska. Survivors in addition to his wife Cynthia are: three daughters; Kimberly and her husband, Jon Hinman and Michelle Lea and her husband Ron Teel, all of Pawhuska; and Julie Ann Sam of Skiatook, Oklahoma; his mother Lorena and her husband Kenneth Howell of Wynona, Oklahoma; two brothers, Jerry Pradmore of Skiatook, Oklahoma and Jack and his wife Debbie Pradmore of Pawhuska; a sister, Jan and her husband Joe Wilson of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; five grandchildren, Kendall Marie Hinman, Sheridan Nicole Reed, Jessica Teel, Shawna Teel and Ronald Teel and a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. John was preceded in death by his father, grandparents and a brother, Jimmie. John will lie in state at The Wakon Iron Community Building in Pawhuska, Oklahoma from the morning of Tuesday, May 9, until service time on Thursday, May 11. Services will be Thursday, May 11, 2000 at 10:00 a.m., in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel in Pawhuska with burial in the Nelagoney Cemetery in Nelagoney, Oklahoma. Johnson Funeral Director's are in charge of arrangements.

CAROLYN ANN CARL
Carolyn Ann Carl, Shidler, Oklahoma resident, married to Sonny Carl in Ponca City. The couple made their home in Perry and Newkirk before moving to Shidler. Mrs. Carl worked as a nurses aide at the hospital in Perry for several years. She later worked at the hospital in Ponca City and then at the Fairfax Hospital until retiring due to failing health. She stayed active around her home following her retirement. Her enjoyments included crocheting, and she had made many Afghans and other items for her family. Surviving are her husband, Sonny, of the Shidler home; her mother, Dorothy Hart, of Perry, OK her children, Janet Criswell, Dean Ferguson, and Chris Ferguson, all of Perry, Wayne VanHoesen, of Austin, TX, Ed VanHoesen, of Perry, Pamela Kay Carl, of Covington, OK Tony Michael Carl, of Big Spring, TX, Jerry Carl, of Shidler, Tammy and Ruby Ann, both of Enid, OK Michael Carl, of California and Carol Jean Carl, of Shidler; and numerous grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 8:00 a.m., Tuesday until time of service.

BILL E. PARKS
OCNS – May 3, 2000 – Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 4, at 2:00 p.m., in The Light House Pentecostal Church, 713 Leahy, Pawhuska, Oklahoma for Billy E. Parks, 71, who married Sandra “Sandy” Nolan who survives at the home in Pawhuska. Bill was a member of The Light House Pentecostal Church, loved hunting and fishing and was an amateur taxidermist. Survivors in addition to his wife, Sandy, of the home are: five children, Martin Parks and Gloria “Jeannie” Trent of Pawhuska; Billy Parks II of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Johnny Davis of Ponca City, Oklahoma and Terri Kitchens of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; a sister, Charlene Louthan of Enid, Oklahoma; a brother, Charles Parks of Pawhuska; seventeen grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Bill was preceded in death by a daughter, Delfine Hughbanks, a grandson, Jason Hughbanks; his parents and a sister, Bonnie LaFerry. Burial will be in the Pappan Cemetery, north of Pawhuska with Reverend Bill Boutman officiating under the direction of Johnson Funeral Directors.

LEWIS WARREN "PETE" LABADIE
April 27, 2000 - Mr. Lewis Warren "Pete" Labadie, 57, of Bartlesville, interment will be in the Pawhuska City Cemetery under the direction of the Stumpff Funeral Home of Bartlesville. Casket escorts will include members of the Kansas International Oldtimer's Rodeo Association. Friends who wish may call for visitation at the Stumpff Funeral Home until 11:00 a.m., Friday as the casket will remain closed at the service. Memorials have been established to First Church of the Nazarene, 3650 S.E. Adams Blvd., Bartlesville, Oklahoma, 74006 and to the Kansas International Oldtimer's Rodeo Association, with the donations payable to the Lewis W. Labadie Memorial, ATTN: Patty Moshier, WestStar Bank, P.O. Box 999, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, 74005. Mr. Labadie was born on November 7, 1942 at Bartlesville to Charles Warren and Melba Jean (Mills) Labadie. He grew up in Caney, Kansas and graduated from high school there in 1960. He attended Kansas University where he received his Bachelors degree in 1965. Mr. Labadie served with the National Guard from March 15, 1965 until March 14,1971. He was interment will be under the direction of Peters-Stumpff Funeral Home. Mr. Jacobs, 88, of Pawhuska, Oklahoma died at 2:15 p.m., Tuesday, April 25, 2000 in an industrial accident near Claremore, Oklahoma. Funeral services for Mr. Hey will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 29, in the Stumpff Funeral Home Chapel in Bartlesville with Reverend Willie Jones of the United Methodist Church at Independence, Kansas officiating. interment will be under the direction of the Stumpff Funeral Home. Casket escorts for Mr. Hey will be Michael Williams, Craig Hey, Rodney Williams, Brad Hey, Roger Stoops and Mario Ouellet. Honorary casket escorts will be Greg Simpson, Eric Williams, Steve Williams, Jeff Williams and Christopher Williams. A memorial has been established and those who wish to make a contribution in memory of Mr. Hey may do so to: the Transportation Fund c/o Akdar Shrine, 20 East 21st Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74114?1197. Mr. Hey was born June 4, 1945 at Montgomery County, Kansas to Frank Malachi and Dorothy Ester (Corle) Hey. He was raised and received his education in Southeast Kansas graduating high school at Moline, Kansas in 1964. Mr. Hey was interment will be under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home.

GLORIA WARWICK
Mrs. Gloria Warwick, 79, resident of Bartlesville, Oklahoma married to William Earl "Billy" Warwick on January 18, 1943 at Newport, Rhode Island while he was serving in the U.S. Navy. Mrs. Warwick was employed at Macy's Department Store in New York City, until moving to Dewey, Oklahoma in 1945. She was then employed in various sales jobs in the Bartlesville, area and also was involved in volunteer work with the elderly. Mrs. Warwick is survived by two sons Steve Warwick of Bartlesville, and Bill Warwick and his wife Sheila of Ochelata; seven grandchildren Brad Warwick, Summer Warwick, Matt Warwick, Meredith Warwick Swenke, Amanda Warwick, Terry Gay and t Scotty Gay; four great grandchildren Conner Swenke, Daniel Warwick, Lancelot Gay and Taylor Gay and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Warwick was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Billy Warwick on July 27, 1999 and one daughter, Carol Ann Warwick. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home.

MRS. NELLIE MAE (HURT) LEMLEY
OCNS – April 25, 2000 - Mrs. Nellie Mae (Hurt) Lemley, 77, a Barnsdall, Oklahoma native and wife of Mr. Paul J. Lemley, interment were directed in the new section of the Ethel Reece Cemetery, Barnsdall, by The Arnold Moore?Barnsdall Funeral Service. Nellie Mae Hurt was born on October 16, 1922 at Big Heart (now Barnsdall), Oklahoma in Osage County. She was the daughter of the late Orval B. “Broady" and Mirtie Ellen (Harvey) Hurt. Nellie Mae was reared and educated in the Big Heart and Barnsdall communities and was graduated with the Senior Class of 1940 from the Barnsdall High School. She had attended the Oklahoma A & M College at Stillwater, Okla. for two years before becoming employed by the Boeing Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas as a secretary. She and Paul J. Lemley were died at 12:43 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at the Hillcrest , Medical Center in Tulsa. Memorial services for Mr. Chambers will be held at 2:00 P.M., Sunday at the Dewey United Methodist Church with Reverend Don Simpson officiating. Memorial services and cremation arrangements are under the direction of the Stumpff Funeral Home. .d Mr. Chambers was born on October 27, 1934 at Galena, Missouri to Robert and Elsie (Bailey) Chambers. He grew up and received his education at Galena until leaving school in the eleventh grade to join the U.S. Navy with several of his buddies. He r served in the U.S. Navy until receiving his Honorable Discharge on December 27, 1968 after serving over 15 years. He was married Nadine O. Sutton in November, 1939. To this union a daughter, Constance Rosetta was born. In 1940, Oscar was drafted into the United States Army, serving two years in the United States and Europe. After serving his country, Oscar returned to Pawhuska where he worked for the next forty-six years, including thirty-nine years with the Pawhuska Medical Clinic, retiring in 1997. Oscar confessed and accepted Jesus Christ in March, 1986, becoming a member of the Derrick Chapel A.M.E. Church. Thursday, April 20, 2000 at 11:20 a.m., Oscar made his transition from this world in the comfort of his home. We will meet him again in Heaven with Our Lord. Oscar, “Paw Paw”, is survived by his wife, Nadine O. Harper, his daughter, Constance R. Davis, granddaughters, Charita N. Maxie and Crystal L. Walker; grandson, Chuck Davis; grandsons-in-law, Chris Maxie and Chris Walker; granddaughter-in-law, Freda Davis; great-granddaughter, Clarke O. Maxie; great-grandson, Davis C. Maxie; sisters, Zepha Coffee and Zelma Harris; brother, Lux Harper and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Julius Harper, Eddie Harper and Henry Harper; sister Rosetta Winston and son-in-law, Charles E. Davis. Funeral services were held Monday, April 24, 2000 in the Johnson Funeral Chapel in Pawhuska, Oklahoma followed by burial in the Pawhuska Cemetery under the direction of Johnson’s Funeral Directors.

JAMES LEE "JIM" HAMILTON, JR.
April 20, 2000 - James Lee "Jim" Hamilton, Jr., devoted husband of Dorothy Lee (Barton) Hamilton and beloved father of Kay Grant of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Lee Barnhisel of Lawton, Oklahoma and Janie "AJ" Hamilton of Portland, Oregon; and cherished grandfather of James Lofton of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away April 18, 2000 in Winfield, Kansas following a prolonged illness. Mrs. Long was born November 3, 1905 in Sacred Heart, Oklahoma the daughter of Joel and Mary Ann (Shopwatuck) DeLonais and on October 7, 1921 in Pawhuska, died at 1:50 a.m., Sunday, April 16, 2000 at her Skiatook residence. Mrs. Lassley was born June 15, 1927 in Skiatook to Eugene and Esther (Copeland) Morgan and grew up and received her education in the California and Skiatook area schools. November 15, 1942 she died Sunday, April 16, in Okemah, Oklahoma, were held Wednesday, April 19, in the Parks Brothers Funeral Home in Okemah, with died April 15, at the Pawhuska Nursing Home. Inice Vivian Epley was born May 28, 1912 at Tanger, Oklahoma, the daughter of John Henry Epley and Nora Belle (Tedrick) Epley and received her education in Lyman, Oklahoma and Webb City, Oklahoma schools. She was died April 15, 2000 in St. Francis Hospital, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Lenard was a lifelong resident of Henryetta where he attended school before joining the United States Air Force in 1941, serving until 1947. January 27, 1950 in Henryetta he was died April 12. The Reverend Charles Johnson will officiate and burial will be at Greenwood, Cemetery in Eufaula. Mr. Tincher was born July 10, 1933 at Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to Dave and Bessie May (Sims) Tincher and was a retired oil field driller. He is survived by Shirley Branch, his companion of twelve years, of the home in Eufaula, a daughter and son-in-law, Rashell and Jim Keene of Clarksville, Arkansas; two step-daughters and spouses, Sonya and Bob Sunday and Laura and Scott Hart, all of Eufaula; a step-son, Frank Yost of Stigler, Oklahoma; a sister and brother-in-law Mickie and John Plumleigh of Wynona, Oklahoma and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters and three brothers. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, April 16. Casket bearers will be Russell Lanham, Albert Pollard, Bobby Laughlin, Sonny Graham, Danny Fod and Johnny Pollard. Honorary bearers are Charles Graham, Joe McGuire, Les Lawrence and J.R. Brackett. Gregg Funeral Home of Eufaula is in charge of arrangements.

NORMA TRUAN SHOULDERS
April 14, 2000 - Norma Truan Shoulders, 75 year old Vinita resident, passed away March 30, at the Pawhuska Hospital following a prolonged illness. Winnie was born November 29, 1927 in Newby, Oklahoma, the daughter of Jessie B. and Mattie Lee (Harris) Jones and, on August 18, 1946 in Magdalena, New Mexico, died Thursday afternoon west of Skiatook from injuries received in an automobile accident. Gaye was born November 7, 1955 to Kenneth Dale and Joyce Arlene (Green) Cooper in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and received her education in Tulsa, Oklahoma; Kansas City, Missouri and St. Louis, Missouri, completing her education in Moberly, Missouri in 1974. She interment will be in the Osage Gardens Cemetery in Skiatook.

FRANCIS MARION JECH
OCNS – March 30, 2000 – Francis Marion Jech, 74, was born January 30, 1926 in Okarche, Oklahoma, the son of Henry Paul and Lucinda Elizabeth (Grimes) Jech and married April 15, 1973 in Sedan, Kansas and made their home in Pawhuska. Francis attended the Pawhuska School System and during his senior year in 1945, he entered the United States Army, serving in World War II, before returning to Pawhuska where he was a partner with his brother, Glen in custom farming. He will be remembered for his old stories and his great cooking ability. Survivors in addition to his wife, Mary of the home are: two daughters, Lavon and her husband John Newell of Bixby, Oklahoma and Theresa and her husband, Chuck Maxwell; a son, Stewart and his wife, Miranda Conner; a brother, Glen and his wife, Vivian Jech; a sister, Janet and her husband, Jerry Loftis all of Pawhuska; grandchildren, Natalie and husband Dr. Hector Ferrer of Bixby; Michael, Miranda and Joseph Conner; Ashton Bowman and Clayton Maxwell all of Pawhuska; great grandchildren, Daniel and Melissa Ferrer of Bixby and a host of other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 1, in The Fist Christian Church in Pawhuska with the Reverend Ronald Eldridge officiating under the direction of Johnson Funeral Directors.

MOLLY CORDRAY STUBBS
OCNS – March 30, 2000 – Molly Cordray Stubbs left this life March 28, 2000 to be with God where “….the lame shall walk …” Molly was the fourth daughter of Dave and Orpha (Rigsby) Cordray and the wife of Jack Stubbs. She was born on the Fite place southwest of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, near the Woodall community on April 24, 1919. Her family moved in 1921 to Pawhuska, Oklahoma where she lived most of her life until 1989 when she went to Tahlequah to make her home with her daughter. Molly and Jack Stubbs were died January 4, 1997, her parents; a sister, Orpha who died in 1989, her sister, Cinda who died in 1998 and a great-grandson, John Corbin Colburn who went to be an angel in 1986. Molly is survived by her daughter, Jackye Colburn of Tahlequah; a son, Bob Stubbs of Ft. Gibson, Oklahoma; five grandchildren, Jack Colburn and Johnna Snyder of Tahlequah; John Colburn of Westville, Oklahoma; Robyn Stubbs of Ft. Gibson and David Stubbs of Tahlequah; five great grandchildren, Justin and Jake Colburn, Jarrick and Jyssica Snyder all of Tahlequah and Jane Courtney Colburn of Westville. She is also survived by a sister, Cora Cordray Clements of Hominy and a brother, Sebe Cordray of Cleveland, Oklahoma; seven ne3phews and three nieces. Services and burial in the Pawhuska Cemetery were Thursday, March 30, with Sonny McCartney and Johnson Funeral Home officiating.

ARLEN DECKARD II
March 28, 2000 - Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 29, in the Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, for Arlen "Lo-De" Deckard, 24, grandson of Pawhuska City Councilman A.R. Deckard, who died at 7:40 a.m., Thursday, March 23, at his family residence in Craig, Colorado, following an extended illness. Graveside services were held Saturday in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Bartlesville, Oklahoma with the Reverend Mike McDougan officiating. Committal prayers and died Thursday, March 16, in the Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, were held Monday, March 20, in the Stumpff Funeral Home Chapel, Bartlesville. The Reverend Ronald H. Eldridge of the First Christian Church in Pawhuska officiated and passed away March 22, 2000 in the Tulsa Regional Medical Center. Billy was born March 5, 1960 in Pawhuska, the son of Edward Elmer and Nellie Louise (Hull) Hunt. He was a kind, gentle hearted and loving father, son, brother and friend to all those around him or who knew him. His ministry in this life was the way he touched others with his smile, words of encouragement and his strength. Billy had many hobbies such as painting, fishing and once was an avid hunter. He loved life and was a member of the Pentecostal Church. Survivors are a son, Billy Bear Hunt of Hominy, Oklahoma; his father, Edward Elmer Hunt of Pawhuska, Oklahoma; four brothers, W.C. Hunt and Elmer Hunt both of Stroud, Oklahoma; Jimmy Hunt of Pawhuska, Oklahoma and Rocky Hunt of Bartlesville, Oklahoma and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Burial will be in The Nelagoney, Oklahoma Cemetery with Reverend Wayne Brown officiating under the direction of Johnson’s Funeral Directors.

JUNE COLE ABBOTT
March 23, 2000-Graveside services will be conducted Friday, March 24, at 2:00 p.m. in A.J. Powell Memorial Cemetery in Hominy, Oklahoma, with family members officiating, for June R. Cole Abbott, 90, longtime resident of Pawhuska, Oklahoma who married on September 18, 1934 to Cleve H. Cole who preceded her in death December 12, 1966. August 7, 1967 June passed away at his home in Hot Springs, Arkansas, March 17, 2000 An original Rolee of the Cherokee Indian Tribe, Ray was born March 6, 1903 in Nowata County, Oklahoma, the son of James and Emma (Stevans) Davis. He was an owner/trainer of Thoroughbred horses and raced a small stable at Oaklawn Park in Arkansas from 1947 until he retired in 1993 at the age of ninety. Surviving are his wife of fifty-nine years, Julia Davis of the home in Hot Springs; a son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy Ray and Barbara Davis of Hot Springs, Arkansas; three sisters, Estar King of South Coffeyville, Oklahoma, Goldie Johnson of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Marie Copenhaver of California; a brother, Jesse Davis of Tulsa; two granddaughters, Amanda and Jennifer of Hot Springs and many loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Ray was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Laura Duncan and Allie Roberts. Services will be Tuesday, March 21, 2000 at 10:00 a.m., in The Johnson Funeral Home Chapel in Pawhuska with the Reverend Raymond Redcorn officiating. Burial will follow in the Pawhuska Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Directors.

EDNA MAE POTTER
March 20, 2000 - Edna Mae Potter, longtime Pawhuska resident married A.E. Potter January 2, 1940 in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, where they made their home. Mrs. Potter was a member of The Baptist Church and the Cherokee Indian Tribe Survivors in addition to her husband, A.E. Potter of the home are two sons, Gary Potter of the home and Aubrey Potter of Kearney, Missouri; a sister, Pearl Christenson of Lindsborg, Kansas; a brother, George Carter of San Angelo, Texas and a host of other relatives and friends. Services will be held Tuesday, March 21, 2000 at 2:00 p.m., in The Johnson Funeral Home Chapel in Pawhuska with burial to follow in the PPawhuska Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Directors.

DOROTHY HARTNESS
March 8, 2000 – Graveside services for Dorothy Helen Hartness, 92, longtime Pawhuska resident, will be held Thursday, March 9, 2000 at the Pawhuska Cemetery Dorothy was born February 7, 1908 in Grove, Oklahoma, one of eleven children born to John and Dossie (Betten) Davis and later moved with her family to Barnsdall, Oklahoma where she attended school. She married Ezra Hartness who preceded her in death in 1975. Dorothy was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and was active for many years in her church community. She was known throughout the area for her cooking and quilting talents and was proud of her Seneca-Cayuga heritage. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by a daughter, Hazel Whited, a son Don Hartness and grandchildren, Jackie Milleson Poole and Richard Whited. Survivors include three sons, R.B. (Buddy) Hartness and Tim Hartness of Pawhuska and Owen Hartness of Peru, Kansas; two daughters, Mrs. James (Dossie) Milleson of Pawhuska, Mrs. H.A. (Barbara) Robinson of Wynona, Oklahoma; two brothers, John Davis of Pittsburgh, Kansas and Louis (Red) Davis of Stillwater, Oklahoma; sisters, Rosalie Tanner of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Jeannie Morgan of Wynona, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Albert (Judy) Taylor of Pawhuska, Oklahoma, and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren.