CEDARVILLE — James Moses, 44, of Cedarville died Friday, July 28, 2000, at a local hospital. He was employed by Forsgren in Fort Smith and was a race car driver. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Ocker Funeral Home Memorial Chapel of Van Buren with burial at the Dripping Springs Cemetery. He is survived by his daughter, Jada Moses of Van Buren; his mother, Patricia Anthony of Oklahoma City; one sister, Liz Batson of Oklahoma City and three brothers, Willy and Jerry, both of Oklahoma City, and Larry of Cedarville. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Hopkins, Jack Poe, Gary Parmenter Jr., Larry McGee, Cleophus Limon and Jerry Kenney. SPIRO — The Rev. Elmer “Manny” Triplett, 81, of Spiro died Friday, July 28, 2000, in Spiro. He was a rancher, farmer, employee of the LeFlore County Highway Department, District No. 1, deacon at Macedonia Church of God in Fort Coffee, former pastor at Bethel Church of God in Spiro and First Church of God in Paris. Funeral will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Triumph Baptist Church in Fort Coffee with burial at Fort Coffee Cemetery in Spiro under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. He is survived by his wife, Electa; five daughters, Betty L. Stevenson, Lela F. Brown and Winda K. Taylor, all of Spiro, Ullies M. Atchison and Palestine Black, both of Oklahoma City.; six sons, the Rev. Robert C. Triplett, James R. Triplett Sr., Verdie Triplett and Ricky W. Triplett, all of Spiro, Otha O. Triplett of Kansas City, Mo., and Troy Triplett of Covina, Calif.; five sisters, Ersie Pringle of Cleveland, Ohio, Savara Evans and Versa M. Nelson, both of Pasadena, Calif., Onnie Minner of Spiro and Lorece Gordon of Pocola; two brothers, Savoy of Wichita, Kan., and Waymon of Spiro; 26 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Desmar Black, Shaion Brown, James Triplett Jr. and Armad, Eric, Russell and Gerald Triplett. Viewing will be from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. The family will visit with friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. CLARKSVILLE — Margie Pauline Forrester, 77, of Clarksville died Saturday, July 29, 2000, in Clarksville. She was a gospel singer, pianist and the widow of Roy Forrester. She was a member of Twin Oaks Baptist Church and the Clarksville Lions Club. Funeral will be 2 p.m. today at Landmark Missionary Baptist Church with burial at Atkins Cemetery in Atkins under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home of Clarksville. She is survived by one daughter, Linda Louise Ashmore of Clarksville; two sons, Randall Paul Forrester and Michael Royce Forrester, both of Clarksville; one sister, Bettye Poynor of Newport; and one brother, Earl Minor of Houston. Pallbearers will be Terry Carson, Patrick Baker, Arthur Dercksen, John Pledger, Tracy Price and Robbie Jackson. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Clarksville Lions Club. POTEAU — Fonda Sappington, 44, of Poteau, formerly of Tulsa, died Sunday, July 30, 2000, at a Poteau hospital. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her mother, Rena Sappington of Poteau. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home of Poteau. No service is planned. Opal Standard Comstock, 88, of Van Buren, formerly of Kibler, died Sunday, July 30, 2000, in a local hospital. She was the widow of Edward Den Comstock and a member of the Independence Freewill Baptist Church. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Independence Freewill Baptist Church with burial at Hall Cemetery near Natural Dam under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. She is survived by one daughter, Nelda Lee Barela of La Habra, Calif.; one son, Donald Ray Comstock of Van Buren; one sister, Carmen Young of Kibler; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Ben Tensley, Timmy Brown, Jack Wiley and Chris, Andy and Dan Comstock. WALDRON — Betty Jo Isham, 67, of Waldron died Sunday, July 30, 2000, in Waldron. She was a homemaker and attended the New Life Center. Funeral will be 2 p.m. today at the New Life Center with burial at Friendship Cemetery near Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by two daughters, Lesta Helms and Rita Grogan, both of Lawrence, Kan.; one son, Kerry Horn of Carson, Calif.; four sisters, Maxine Williams, Jean Powell and Kay Hatton, all of Waldron, and Paula LaCroix of Montgomery, La.; five brothers, Sanford of Duncan, Okla., Jack of Dierks, Jim and Floyd, both of Waldron, and Charlie of Magazine; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jason, Scott and Joe Helms, Dale and Steve Williams, Rick and Ronnie Powell, Heath Hatton, B.J. Adair and Gary, Rick, Todd, Jimmy, Joe and Jerry Don Isham. Viewing will be from 9 a.m. to noon today at the funeral home. CEDARVILLE — Mary “Louise” Fisher, 71, of Cedarville died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a member of Van Buren First Assembly of God. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday in Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel of Van Buren with burial at Gill Cemetery in Van Buren. She is survived by her husband, Ray M. Fisher; five daughters, Channa Miller, Linda Boydston, Brenda Cooper, Latresa Adams and Joann Fisher, all of Cedarville; one son, Montie of Cedarville; one brother, Jimmy Don Flurry of Cedarville; 21 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be John Miller, John Adams, Stephen Cooper, Lloyd Mize, Jason Sargent and Eric Helms. The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. SPRINGDALE — William Lewis Venable, 61, of Springdale died Monday, July 31, 2000, in Springdale. He was a graduate of Vian High School and the University of Arkansas. He retired as a beauty supply salesman and was a member of Elmdale Baptist Church in Springdale, Sallisaw Masonic Lodge and Springdale Optimist Club. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Vian Baptist Church with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He is survived by his wife, Erma; one daughter, Michele Smith of Broken Arrow, Okla.; one son, William L. “Bill” Venable of Tulsa; one brother, Myron of Vian; and four grandchildren, Rocky Stephens, Vanessa and Quint Venable and Courtney Smith. Pallbearers will be Benny Kiger, Tony and Matthew Benson, Jeff Hunter, Gary Hopkins, and Bert Rakes. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Adult V Sunday school class of Elmdale Baptist Church. CAMERON — George Allen Haywood, 84, of Cameron, formerly of Central City, died Monday, July 31, 2000, in Poteau. He retired from the FMC Chemical Company in Modesto, Calif., after 26 years and was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a Pentecostal and member of the Masonic Lodge 209 in Modesto. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Grace Manor Funeral Home Chapel of Poteau with burial at Fair Hill Cemetery in Cameron. He is survived by his wife, Annie Tate Haywood; two sisters, Helen Williams of Panama and Maxine Bothe of Riverbank, Calif.; one brother, Carl Haywood Jr. of Oregon, and several nieces and nephews. BARLING — Lois V. Barrow, 91, of Barling died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2000, in a local nursing home. She was a homemaker. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith with burial at Barling City Cemetery. She is survived by one sister, Jean Pierson of Barling; one brother, Richard Woodrow Barrow of Barling and several nieces and nephews. Tommy L. Evans Sr., 54, of Fort Smith died Monday, July 31, 2000, in Fort Smith. He retired as a truck driver and was an Army veteran of Vietnam. He was a member of River of Life Pentecostal Church and Disabled American Veterans. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Thursday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He is survived by one daughter, Sabrina Evans of Fort Smith; two sons, David and Tommy Evans Jr., both of Fort Smith; one brother, Cledis of Fort Smith and his fiancee, Marilyn McGaugh of Fort Smith. PINE BLUFF — Ronnie Witt, 52, of Pine Bluff died Sunday, July 30, 2000, in Pine Bluff. He was an Army veteran. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Tahlequah Cemetery in Tahlequah under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He is survived by two sons, Johnnie Lee Witt and David Smith, both of Fort Smith; his father, Johnnie Witt of Muldrow; and two sisters, Barbara Jean Moorman of Houston and Carolyn Sue Parnell of Fort Smith. MANSFIELD — Ruth McDaniel, 85, of Mansfield died Monday, July 31, 2000, at her home. She was a homemaker and member of the Dayton Church of Christ.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Dayton Church of Christ with burial at Dayton Cemetery under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood.She is survived by her husband, Orby McDaniel; three daughters, Marilyn Pinney of Pensacola, Fla., Carolyn McDaniel of the home and Janelle Graves of Arkoma; one son, Glenn of Greenwood; 14 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.Pallbearers will be her nephews. Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.The family will visit with friends from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. HACKETT — John Clarence Ware, 76, of Hackett died Monday, July 31, 2000, in a Pocola nursing home. He retired from Trailmobil in Longview, Texas, and was a Baptist. He was the widower of Flora Evelyn Rhodes Ware. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. today in McConnell Funeral Home Chapel of Greenwood with burial at Old Union Cemetery in Hackett. He is survived by one brother, Howard of Mississippi; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Alfred Flesher, Melton and Asa Carter and David and Jimmy Lee Rhodes. Jeanette Jean Quinalty, 69, of Fort Smith died Monday, July 31, 2000, in Fort Smith. She was a housewife and a member of Church of God International in Fort Smith. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday in McConnell Funeral Home Chapel of Greenwood with burial at Blue Mountain Cemetery in Blue Mountain. She is survived by her husband, Herbert; six daughters, Gloreia Dyer and Tina Black, both of Wichita, Kan., Julie Hevel and Yolanda Hurst, both of Hackett, Rita Wohlgemuta of Huntington and Michelle Rose of Fort Smith; four sons, Lloyd and Tony, both of Hackett, Dan of Huntington and Jimmy Ray Quinalty of Portland, Ore.; two sisters, Gladys Martin of Fort Smith and Billy Rogers of Arkoma; one brother, Don Price of Madison, Wis.; 19 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Noah, Josh and Dallas Quinalty, David Butler, Donavon Carter and Robert Scott. Viewing will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Honorary pallbearers will be her granddaughters. BOONEVILLE — Verna Mae Flood, 80, of Booneville died Monday, July 31, 2000, in Booneville. She was a housewife. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Roberts Funeral Home Chapel of Booneville with burial at Rocky Springs Cemetery in Sugar Grove. She is survived by one daughter, Vada Goff of Lowell; one son, James A. Parent of Sugar Grove; five grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. BOONEVILLE — Alice Lavone Irby, 75, of Booneville died Monday, July 31, 2000, in a Paris hospital. She attended the Assembly of God in Booneville and was the widow of John Louis Henry Irby. Funeral will be 10 a.m. today at Assembly of God in Booneville with burial at 5 p.m. at Arnold Cemetery in Swifton under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville. She is survived by four daughters, Evelyn Strickland and Freda Sales, both of Booneville, Johnnie Sue Irby of Magazine and Wanda Clinton of Lubbock, Texas; three sons, Louis and Bobby of Magazine and Billy of Ione; one brother, Samuel Wayne Koller of Illinois; 20 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Bobby Ray Popejoy, Robert, Michael and Steven Irby, Kevin Sales and Gary Dale Burns.