The following obits appeared in the SW Times, Fort Smith, Ar. today: Edna Hand BUTTE, Mont. - Edna Louise Hand, 87, of Butte, Mont., formerly of Little Rock, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2001. She was born May 28, 1913, in Fort Smith. She was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church in Little Rock. She was the widow of George Hand.Mass was Monday in St. Andrew Catholic Church in Little Rock with burial at the U.S. National Cemetery in Little Rock under the direction of Griffin Leggette Healy and Roth in Little Rock. She is survived by her sister, Catherine Barros of Fort Smith; three nieces, Collette Cook of Butte, Mont., Jean Ella Waterhouse of Portland, Ore., and Marina Scott of Rogers; and several other nieces and nephews. Dr. Robert Crotty OKMULGEE, Okla. - Dr. Robert Patrick H. Crotty, 74, of Okmulgee died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2001, in Tulsa. He was a 1953 graduate of Illinois School of Pediatric Medicine and practiced until 1990. He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Junior Chamber of Commerce and past president of the Pediatric Association.Rosary will be 7 p.m. today in McClendon Funeral Home Chapel in Okmulgee. Mass will be 10 a.m. Friday in St. Anthony Catholic Church with burial at Okmulgee Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mary Louise; two daughters, Maureen Crotty of Tulsa and Patrice Crotty of St. Louis; three sons, William of Fort Smith, Robert of Stilwater and T. Shaun of Oktaha, Okla.; two brothers, Dr. Patrick Crotty of Auburn, Neb., and Dr. J.D. Crotty of Muskogee, Okla.; and nine grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Gloria Critty, Ted, Rich, and Bob Kuzelka, Dr. Brian Crotty and Dr. Jim Crotty. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or Marian Academy. Floyd Denton MANGUM, Okla. - Floyd Allen Denton, 77, of Mangum died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2001, in Altus, Okla. He served in World War II in the Army in Normandy. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service, was a deputy sheriff of Greer County and was employed by Greer Funeral Home. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, American Legion and a lifetime member of VFW.Funeral will be 1:30 p.m. today in Trinity Baptist Church with burial at Riverside Cemetery under the direction of Greer Funeral Home in Mangum. He is survived by his wife, Florence; four daughters, Linda George of Fort Smith, Julie Denice Jones of Hobart, Okla., Betty Sue Underhill of Mangum and Violet "Vickie" Hixon of Cordell, Okla.; one son, Larry Allen Denton of Oklahoma City; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Susan Westmoreland GRAPEVINE, Texas - Susan Westmoreland, 40, of Grapevine, formerly of Tulsa, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2001, in Grapevine. She was a 1960 graduate of Mason High School. She was an entertainment coordinator for the Aquatic Center in Coppell, Texas.Memorial service was Jan. 6 in Rejoice Lutheran Church with burial at Parker Cemetery under the direction of Martin Thompson Funeral Home in Grapevine. She is survived by two daughters, Danielle and Christina Tron of Grapevine; her parents, Tom and Paula Westmoreland of Austin, Texas; one sister, Alison Clark of Roanoke, Texas; and two nieces. Ernest Brown GANS - Ernest J. Brown, 91, of Gans died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2001, in Fort Smith. He was a farmer and rancher and a Free Will Baptist.Funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday in Agent Funeral Home Chapel in Muldrow with burial at Fleetwood Cemetery, east of Sallisaw. Full military honors will be provided by DAV Chapter No. 83, American Legion Post No. 27 and VFW Post No. 4518. He is survived by his wife, Aline; one daughter, Teresa Beam of Fort Smith; one son, Dewayne Brown of Gans; three stepsons, Donnie and Jimmy Hyles and Rick Climer, all of Muldrow; one brother, Jack of Sacramento, Calif.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.The body may be viewed from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Fannie Sandridge OZARK - Fannie Y. Standridge, 89, of Ozark died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2001, in Ozark. She was a homemaker and was retired from Cargill. She was the widow of Cleland Standridge.Graveside service will be 10 a.m. today at Duncan Cemetery in Ozark under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home in Ozark. She is survived by one son, Charles of Ozark; two sisters, Faye Standridge and Kowanda Hill, both of Ozark; one brother, Frank Wilkinson of Ozark; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Gary Campbell, Terry Crouch, Wesley and Bobby Standridge and Robbie Edwards. Argie Carlile LAMAR - Argie Carlile, 87, of Lamar died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2001, in Lamar. He was Full Gospel faith. He was the widower of Lucy Webb Lollis.Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Lamar Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home in Clarksville. He is survived by two stepdaughters, Katie and Patsy Lollis, and one stepson, William Lollis. Debra Cecil Debra Lynn Cecil, 47, of Fort Smith died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a homemaker.Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Liberty Cemetery in Greenwood under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home in Greenwood. She is survived by her husband, William Mark; one daughter, Renee Hammond of Fort Smith; one son, Ryan Fimple of the home; her parents, Jake and Peggy Ball of Mansfeld; two sisters, Trula Cook of Greenwood and Paula Rogers of Barling; two brothers, George and John Ball, both of Mansfield; and two grandchildren.Pallbearers will be Kenydall and Darrell English, Daniel Hammond, Brian Gillooley, Gary Elkins and Marcus Ashworth. The body may be viewed from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at the funeral home. Marvin Puckett HUNTINGTON - Marvin C. Puckett, 91, of Huntington died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a farmer, coal miner and a retired mechanic for the Greenwood Public Schools. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of Pulliam Masonic Lodge, No. 133, F&AM in Witcherville, and Valley View Church of Christ in Greenwood. He was the widower of Ruby Puckett.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday in McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood with burial at Liberty Cemetery in Greenwood. He is survived by one daughter, Doris Jones of Greenwood; four sons, Eugene of Booneville, Byron of Mansfield, Joe Dan of Benton and Don of Greenwood; two sisters, Laura KIng of Greenwood and Velma Cole of Witcherville; 15 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Pallbearer will be Larry Don, Gary Don, Marty, David and Barney Puckett and Coy JonesThe body may be viewed from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home, where family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Corda Bustin ROCK ISLAND - Corda Cox Bustin, 89, of Rock Island died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2001, in a local nursing home. She was a retired beautician and homemaker. She was a member of Rock IslandCommunityChurch.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday in Rock Island Community Church with burial at Green Hill Cemetery in Cameron under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home in Greenwood. She was survived by her husband, George; three daughters, Doloris Yarbarough of Tooele, Utah, Daphne Kilgore of Flomaton, Ala., and Sally McGowen of Fanshawe; two son, Charles Ward of Odessa, Texas, and Jack Ward of Rock Island; one sister, Wilma Stone of Concord, Calif.; one brother, Tony Cox of Rock Island; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.Pallbearers will be Brandon Jones, Wes McGowen, Joey and Josh Huss and Yancy and Troy Sweeten. The body may be viewed from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home, where family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Ollie Stipsky Ollie M. Stipsky, 93, of Fort Smith died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2001, in Fort Smith. She was a homemaker and a charter member of Immanuel Baptist Church.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday in Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith. She is survived by one daughter, Utanah Williams of Pocohontas; one son, Gary Don of Fort Smith; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.Pallbearers will be Dave and Jeff Williams, Jay Pankey, James Curtis, Earl Wall and John Stipsky. Memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Baptist Church, 2201 South Dallas, Fort Smith, AR 72901. David Bland POCOLA - David Lee Bland, 67, of Pocola died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2001, in his home. He was a machinist. He was a veteran, serving three world tours. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Assembly of God in Shady Point.Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home in Poteau. He is survived by three daughters, Danna S. Bland of Oklahoma City, Debra J. Bland of Tulsa and Linda L. Bland of Shady Point; two sons, David of Pocola and Bobby of Arkoma; four grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Glen Glenn INDEPENDENCE, Mo. - Glen H.L. Glenn, 71, of Independence died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2001, in Independence. He was born April 22, 1929, in Hackett. He retired as custodian at Palmer Junior High in Independence and was a shipping clerk for Neevel Luggage Company.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday in D.W. Newcomer's Sons Noland Road Chapel in Independence with burial at Mount Washington Cemetery in Independence. He is survived by his wife, Bernice; two daughters, Phyllis Elaine Allen of Independence and Rhonda Sue Lewis of Broken Arrow, Okla.; two sisters, Lenor Echols of Kemp, Texas, and Shirley Israel of Hackett; four half-sisters, Willie Farrar of Reno, Nev., Thelma Coonce of Martinez, Calif., Lillian Roberts of Hackett and Layfette Kerr of Poteau; one brother, Utah C. Glen of Quinlan, Texas; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. The family will visit with friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb Sebastian County line Obituaries, ODT, Tombstone Projects, & BWO ==================================== ======================================== SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley ========================================