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Ann Wanner, 89, a long time Seminole resident, died on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2001. Most recently, she resided at Seminole Estates Nursing Center. Ann was born in Almyra, Ark., to George and Jesse (Kestner) Clifton on March 6, 1912. She moved with her family to Seminole at the age of two years. She married Ernest A. Wanner, of Seminole, on May 25, 1925. Ann was a member of the First United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Wesley Group and Wedding Ring Class. She was a long time member of the Order of the Eastern Star and received her 50-year pin in January 1995. Ann retired in 1989 after 35 years as an employee of Herrin’s Ready-to-Wear. A sister, Irene Franks, from Sulphur, a brother, Fred Clifton, from Roff, and both parents preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Ernest, a resident of Seminole Estates Nursing Center; one son, Stephen, who lives in Huntersville, N.C. with his wife, Judy; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 18, 2001 at 1 p.m. at the historic Strothers Chapel located at Maple Grove Cemetery with Rev. David Karges officiating. Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home.
Daisy O’Donnell
Funeral services for Wewoka resident Daisy Jewell O’Donnell are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at the First Freewill Baptist Church in Wewoka. Rev. Mike Kirby will officiate. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Stout Funeral Home. O’Donnell died Wednesday at the age of 90. She was born May 15, 1911 to John and Nora Webb in Oil City, La. She was raised in the Okemah and Wewoka areas by her father and stepmother. O’Donnell attended school in Justice and Wewoka. She married Curtis O’Donnell on Dec. 22, 1928. He preceded her in death in 1982. O’Donnell was a charter member of the First Freewill Baptist Church of Wewoka since 1933, where she taught Sunday School. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her parents and her twin sons, Jerry and Jack O’Donnell. She is survived by four sons, John C. O’Donnell, Ringgold, Ga., Don O’Donnell, Oklahoma City, Jimmy O’Donnell, Eagle Rock, Mo., and Les O’Donnell, Bixby; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
James ‘Sam’ Fielding
Graveside funeral services for former Seminole resident James Wiley “Sam” Fielding were held at 10:30 a.m. today at Lawson Cemetery in Yale under the direction of Brown-Sisson Funeral Home. Rev. Diane Stein officiated. Fielding died at his home in Perry Sunday. He was born July 26, 1926 in Quay to William and Ethel Fielding. He grew up in Quay and graduated with a bachelor of science degree in geology from Oklahoma State University. Fielding enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1944 and was honorably discharged in 1946. He married Vera Robinson in Union City on Aug. 13, 1948. He was employed by SperrySon Company and retired from Dresser Atlas in 1985 as district manager. Fielding was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Guthrie, the Perry Elks Lodge, Fraternal Order of Eagles in Stillwater, Masonic Lodge of Cushing, and the Society of Professional Well Loggers. He was affiliated with the First Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, James Fielding; one sister, Marion Burt; and one brother, Lesley Allen Fielding. Fielding is survived by his wife, Vera, of the home; one daughter, Kathleen Collins, Cumberland, Maine; five sisters, Evelyn Weldon, Beatrice Stromme, Charlene Zumwalt, Beverly Strader, and Berniece Walling; four brothers, William Fielding, Jr., Walter Fielding, Finnis Fielding, and Tom Elton; and four grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation.
Walter ‘W.V.’ Blevins, Sr.
Funeral services for Sasakwa resident Walter “W.V.” Vernon Blevins, Sr. were held today at Hudson-Phillips Chapel in Holdenville. Rev. Carl Hayes officiated. Interment followed at Lone Dove Cemetery, north of Sasakwa, under the direction of Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home. Blevins died Sunday in Sasakwa at the age of 69. He was born Jan. 20, 1932 in Allen to Oscar and Celia Blevins. He was raised in Tupelo and Coalgate area and attended school at Non. Blevins served in the U.S. Army and married Anita White in Ada on Nov. 1, 1976. He worked as a truck driver and was of the Pentecostal faith. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Gene and Wesley Blevins. Blevins is survived by his wife, of the home; nine children, David Blevins, Donald Blevins, Wanela “Susie” Davis, and Robin Blevins, all of Sasakwa; Larry Martindale, Walter Blevins, Jr., Gary Gore, and Renee Blevins, all of Dardanelle, Ark.; and Verna Blevins; three brothers; two sisters; 21 grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers are James White, Eric White, John White, Ronnie Cates, Daniel Gore, Larry Gore, Sr., Marlin Gore, and Joseph Gore. Honorary pallbearers are James Amstutz and Jack Reich.
Hazel Finch
Funeral services for Konawa resident Hazel Alois Finch are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Pickard Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Vamoosa Cemetery under the direction of Pickard Funeral Home. Finch died Monday in Oklahoma City at the age of 81. She was born Sept. 15, 1919 in Vamoosa to Sampson and Martha Sweatt. She married B.A. Finch in Konawa on Dec. 21, 1935. Finch was a hairdresser who lived her entire life in Konawa. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by one daughter, Jerrie Sue Rexroat, Gordon, Texas; four sisters, Billie Nail, Shawnee, Juanita Jump, Calif., Jo Ackerman, Konawa, Jackie Puckett, Calif.; one brother, Floyd Sweatt, Oklahoma City; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
James Franklin
Funeral services for former Cromwell resident James Franklin are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at the United Presbyterian Church with Dr. Max Shumake officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Roesch-Walker Funeral Chapel. Franklin died Sunday in Shawnee at the age of 90. He was born Jan. 11, 1910, in Stidham to James and Laura Franklin. He graduated from Northeastern State College of Tahlequah and received his master’s degree in Orange, Calif. Franklin marred Waunita Lacy in 1932 and she preceded him in death in 1948. He married Kathryn Garrison in 1955. He was a principal at Westminster School District of California. The district, where he worked from 1939 to 1976, named an elementary school after him upon his retirement. Franklin was a member of the United Presbyterian Church and Diamond K Kiwanis Club of Shawnee. He was preceded in death by his first wife and two children, Genelle Garrison and Jerily Carroll. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn, of the home; five children, Joy Enloe, Boron, Calif., James W. Franklin Jr., New Port Beach, Calif., Jonita Thomas, Harrah, Lloyd Garrison, Big Pine Key, Fla., and George Garrison, Sheep Ranch, Calif.; one sister, Juanita McClure, Yukon; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Elizabeth Jones
Lifted up in the name of our Heavenly Father and surrounded by her children and grandchildren, on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2001, our sister, Elizabeth L. 
Jones returned home to our Creator. Elizabeth was born Nov. 14, 1934 in Seminole County to Siah Brown and Lucy Tiger (Clark). She married Harry Jones, Jr. and together they raised seven children in the House of the Lord. She lived most of her life in Oklahoma, until 1984, when she moved her home to California. In 1995, she joined her family in Idaho. While in Idaho, Elizabeth enjoyed being with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. You would often find her attending their various activities or babysitting, from the youngest to the oldest. When they visited grandma's house, they always left with a full stomach and a full heart. She always looked forward to the visits from her children and grandchildren who lived out of state, whether by phone, mail, or in person. Grandma was truly overjoyed to have their companionship. Grandma would carry these trips in her heart and revisit them with those around her until the next visit. On the holidays and often after church, she would gather the family around and mesmerize them with stories of her childhood and serenade them with hymns in her native tongue. The spirit of her humor and compassion is the legacy that will stay with us forever. Through her courage, strength and love, she offered her family the support they needed to succeed in all their endeavors. Her Christianity and faith sustained not only her, but her family as well. She is survived by her children, Hayden Jones of North Carolina, Norma Thomas of Nevada, Lillian Robedeaux of Oklahoma, Joyce Renz, Gloria Jones, and Johanna Jones, all of Idaho; and her loving companion, Dallas Rose, of the home. Elizabeth also leaves behind 18 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren. Special acknowledgement to her surviving siblings, Ina Queton, Agnes Nero, Legus Clark, and Rosetta Rebworth. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harry Jones, Jr.; and a son, Rodney F. Jones. The family extends heartfelt gratitude to Sr. Pastor Michael Ross, Rev. Sonny Thomas, Rev. Henry Webb, and the church families of St. Paul Baptist Church and also The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Dr. Laura McGeorge. The family will greet family and friends at the Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole on Wednesday afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m. A traditional wake service will be held Wednesday evening from 7 pm until 6 am Thursday morning at the Tallahassee Presbyterian Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, 2001, at the Tallahassee Presbyterian Church in Seminole. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Mary Reed
Graveside funeral services for former Prairie Valley resident Mary Reed are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Resthaven Memorial Park under the direction of Resthaven Memorial Home. Rev. Larry Goins will officiate. Reed died Monday in Shawnee at the age of 94. She was born May 19, 1907 in Prairie Valley to Marshall and Amanda Bratcher. She attended Prairie Valley Schools and was a member of a women’s quartet that performed on the radio. Reed married David Reed Oct. 19, 1926 in Ardmore. She was a longtime member of Liberty Baptist Church and the First Baptist Church in Ardmore. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, Don Ray Reed; one brother, Ruben Bratcher; and two sisters, Clara Lewis and Lillian Adams. Reed is survived by one son, Joe Reed, Shawnee; one brother, Grover Bratcher, Lewisville, Texas; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to The Gideons International.
Earl Arbuckle
Funeral services for Earl Arbuckle are pending with Swearin- gen Funeral Home. Arbuckle died today in Oklahoma City at the age of 50. He was born Aug. 16, 1950 in Seminole.
Lena Factor
Funeral services for former Sasakwa resident Lena Cully Factor were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Bird Creek Baptist Church. Rev. Leon Postoak and Rev. Dorsey Nero officiated. Interment followed in the Harjo-Bowlegs family cemetery under the direction of Stout Funeral Home, Wewoka. Factor died Monday, Aug. 6, 2001 at Downey Regional Hospital in Downey, Calif. at the age of 89. She was born to Marchie Factor and Bessie Harjo Factor on Oct. 5, 1911 in Sasakwa. Factor married Sampson Noah Cully and lived in the Sasakwa area most of he life until moving to Los Angeles, Calif. in 1993. She is preceded in death by her husband; her parents; three brothers, Edward, Bennis and Rev. John Factor; three sisters, Lillie Harjo, Susie Jessie and Jennie Douglas; one daughter, Frances Cully; and one great-great-grandchild, Christian Sampson Factor. Factor is survived by five grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Lena Factor
Funeral services for former Sasakwa resident Lena Cully Factor are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at Bird Creek Baptist Church in Sasakwa. Factor died Monday Aug. 6, 2001 in Downey, Calif.
Gary Harper
Graveside funeral services for Maud resident Gary Harper are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home. Rev. Carl Whitfield will officiate. Harper died Wednesday, Aug. 8 at his home. He was born July 31, 1940 in Shelbyville, Ill. to Hansel and Opal Harper. He married Sharon Sheppard Aug. 8, 1984. Harper was a driller and tool pusher in the oilfield. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of First Baptist Church of Maud. He was preceded in death by his mother and his wife. Harper is survived by his father, one son, Gary Scott, Cushing; one daughter, Kellie Gray, Cushing; three grandchildren; two brothers, Mark and Dean Harper, both of Seminole; and one sister, Susan Watkins, Seminole.
George Mitchell
Funeral services for former Wewoka resident George Edward Mitchell are scheduled for 11 a.m. Sunday at the Eufaula VFW under the direction of the Kim Cannon-Lee Funeral Home. Mitchell died Aug. 2 at the age of 70. He was born Oct. 14, 1930 in Heavener and Myrtle Mitchell. He attended school in Wewoka and served in the 45th division during the Korean War. Mitchell was a retired truck driver. He was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Jewell McLaughlin and Marie Redwine. He is survived by three sons, Rick Mitchell, Midwest City, Steve Mitchell, Shawnee, and Gary Mitchell, Rush Springs; three grandchildren; three brothers, Bill Mitchell, Tecumseh, Frank and Ted Mitchell, Santee, Calif.; seven sisters, Dorothy Jennings and Martha Summers, both of Eufaula, Farris Erwin and Kay Bently, both of Longtown, Alice Hipsher, Enid, Mildred Benton, Kingsland, Texas, and Linda Lou Friggle, Manteca, Calif.
Myrtle Stokes
Funeral services for former Wewoka resident Myrtle Minnie Stokes were held today at Liberty Baptist Church with Bill Matthews and Phil Thompson presiding. Burial followed at Resthaven Memorial Park under the direction of Roesch-Walker Funeral Chapel. Stokes died Tuesday at her residence in Shawnee. She was born Dec. 23, 1903 near Ada to Jesse and Nannie Wright. She married Richard Stokes Aug. 8, 1922. They lived in Wewoka, Dixie Lease, from 1925 to 1942. Stokes worked for Douglas Aircraft constructing bombers in Midwest City during World War II. She walk also an Avon representative. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. Stokes was preceded in death by seven brothers, Clint, Dewey, Robert, Vester, Jess, Clyde and F.L. Wright; and two sisters, Esther Fowler and Lottie Tarver. She is survived by two daughters, Pat Secrest, Oklahoma City, and Lorene McClung, Hominy; one son, Jesse Stokes, Broken Arrow; one sister, Reda Braudrick, San Dimas, Calif.; seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great grandchildren.
