The following obits appeared in the SW Times today: JOHN STRANG LACKLAND AFB SAN ANTONIO, Texas - John Douglas Strang, infant son of Maj. Brian and Christy Strang of San Antonio, Texas, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2000, at Lackland AFB in San Antonio.Funeral was held Oct. 3 at Sunset Northwest Funeral Home in San Antonio with burial at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a twin brother, Daniel; his grandparents, Harley and Norma Strang of Fort Smith and Rick and Francy Wilkins of Helena, Ga. Pallbearers were Dr. (Capt.) John Yelton, MD, USA, and Maj. Robert Wainner, Ph.D., USAF. CARLY HUDSON CLARKSVILLE - Carly Beth Hudson, infant daughter of Jake and Angie Hudson of Clarksvlle, died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2000, in Little Rock. Funeral will be 10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church in Clarksville with burial at Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Clarksville under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home of Clarksville. In addition to her parents, she is survived by one sister, Tiffany Renee Hudson of the home; three brothers, Kyle Alan Hudson, Matthew Ryan Hudson and Jace Andrew Hudson, all of the home; her grandparents, Margarette and Don Cater of Clarksville, Johnny and Sue Hatchett of Lamar and Vivian Hudson of Baton Rouge, La.; her great-grandparents, Willie Palmer of Crossett, James Palmer of Lamar and Sible Hatchett of Clarksville. Pallbearers will be Jake Hudson and Bill Landry. CURTIS PLUMMER POTEAU - Curtis R. Plummer "Papa", 73, of Poteau died Tuesday, Oct., 3, 2000, in his home. He was an Army veteran. He owned and operated Curtis Distributing Co. and operated a cattle ranch. He was a member of First Christian Church in Poteau. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday at First Christian Church in Poteau with burial at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau under the directions of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. He is survived by one daughter, Janet Slote of Howe; one sister, Roberta Adams of Poteau; two granddaughters, Tonya Woodruff and Dana Jo Abbott, both of Howe; and two great-granddaughters. GLORIA PLUMMER POTEAU - Gloria E. Plummer "Mama Glo", 70, of Poteau died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2000, in her home. She and her husband owned and operated Curtis Distributing Co. and operated a cattle ranch. She was a member of First Christian Church in Poteau.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday at First Christian Church in Poteau with burial at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. She is survived by one daughter, Janet Slote of Howe; her mother, Mae Milligan of Howe; one sister, Jo MIlligan of Howe; two granddaughters, Tonya Woodruff and Dana Jo Abbott, both of Howe; and two great-granddaughters. RANDALL McCASLIN SEMINOLE, Okla. - Randall Gene McCaslin, 43, of Seminole died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2000, in Seminole. He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers. He was a Baptist.Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Memorial Park in Heavener under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener. He is survived by his step-mother, Lelia McCaslin of Kansas; his step-father, Robert Thatcher of California; one sister, Donna McCaslin of Oklahoma City; and two brothers, Robert (Ted) McCaslin of Ashland City, Tenn., and Rick McCaslin of Seminole. PATSY GRAHAM LAVACA - Patsy Luper Graham, 53, of Lavaca died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2000, in Fort Smith. She was a retired administrative assistant for Rheem Manufacturing Co. and a member of Lavaca First Baptist Church.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at Lavaca Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Jim Bob Graham; one son, Andy of Lavaca; her parents, Thord and Melba Luper of Fort Smith; two sisters, Thordean Campbell of Victoria, Texas, and Donna Ross of Fort Smith; and three brothers, Dale Luper of Fort Smith, Herman Luper of Mulberry and Jerry Luper of Huntington. Pallbearers will be Dana Southerland, Mark Strang, Michael Ross and Dale, Herman and Jerry Luper. . SELMA PATTERSON Selma Patterson, 57, of Fort Smith died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2000, in her home. She was employed in the accounting department of Stephens Production Inc.There will be no service. Arrangements are under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. She is survived by her mother, Geraldine Crawford of Fort Smith; and one brother, Gerald Crawford of Buford, Ga. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Preferred Choice/Peach Tree, 2910 Jenny Lind, No. 6 Boston Square, Fort Smith, AR 72901 or Humane Society of Sebastian County, P.O. Box 10953 Fort Smith, AR 72917. MARY VEIGEL SALLISAW - Mary Grace Veigel, 92, of Sallisaw died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2000, in Sallisaw. She was retired from Sequoyah County Health Department. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Sallisaw and the widow of Frederick John Veigel.Funeral will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Agent Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw with burial at Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw. She is survived by three daughters, Grace Breeden, Jean Ballard and Judy Henry, all of Sallisaw; one sister, Emma Hofman of Pennsylvania; six grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be David and Derek Bethany, Victor and Charles Kostka, John Ballard and Mickie Chuculate. ELBERT REEVES MULDROW - Elbert L. Reeves, 84, of Muldrow died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2000, in a nursing home. He was a World War II veteran. He was retired from Tip Top Cleaners and shoe repair. He was a Baptist and the widower of Zelma Morgan Reeves.Graveside service will be 3 p.m. Saturday at Pope Cemetery in Graphic Community under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. He is survived by one daughter, Annita F. Holloway of Fort Smith; five sons, Rodney Dale Reeves and Paul Wayne Reeves, both of Pocola, Charles Richard Reeves of Liberty Community, John E. Reeves of Fort Smith and George Darrell Reeves of Arkoma; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Dale, Glen, Waylon, Robert, Mason and Rodney Wayne Reeves. WILHELMINE MEEKS CLARKSVILLE - Wilhelmine Meeks, 78, of Clarksville died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2000, in Russellville. She was a homemaker and a Lutheran. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. today at Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel of Clarksville. She is survived by her husband, Larry; two sons, Paul and Larry Reeder, both of Texas; one sister, Dora Benz of Germany; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. 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