The following are the obituaries for today, Ft. Smith, Ar.: Norah Scarborough MENA Norah Scarborough, 100, of Mena died Friday, Sept. 14, 2001, in Mena. She was born Oct. 28, 2001, in Enloe, Texas. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Mena and the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter No. 43 more than 50 years. Funeral was held Monday in Beasley-Wood Funeral Home Chapel in Mena with burial at Pinecrest Memorial Park. She is survived by two daughters, Helen Scarborough of Springdale and Robbie Faye Rabb of Harligen, Texas; two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Wilma Perkins KEOTA Wilma Lorene Perkins, 81, of Keota died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2001, in Stigler. She was the widow of James Lester Perkins. Funeral was Monday in Mallory Funeral Home Chapel in Stigler with burial at Keota City Cemetery. She is survived by four daughters, Shirley Clack of Fort Smith, Joan Owen of Sallisaw, Cathy Lamb of Oklahoma City and Nancy Lawson of Keota; a son, Jimmie Perkins of Keota; a sister, Alice Morris of Atwater, Calif.; 18 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were her grandsons. Samuel Emerson Sr. MENA Samuel H. Sam Emerson Sr., 82, of Mena died Friday, Sept. 14, 2001, in his home. He was born Jan. 17, 1919, in Mena. He was an Army veteran of World War II, and a rural letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service and a member of First Baptist Church in Mena. Funeral was Monday in Beasley-Wood Funeral Home Chapel in Mena with burial at Pinecrest Memorial Park. He is survived by his wife, Mary; a daughter, Beth Lynch of West Plaines, Mo.; three sons, Sam Emerson Jr. of Fayetteville, Randolph and Barry Emerson, both of Mena; a sister, Margaret Mosley; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. William Lloyd CHARLESTON William Lloyd, 83, of Charleston died Saturday, Sept. 15, 2001, in Charleston. He was a retired carpenter. The body was cremated. Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Smith Mortuary of Charleston. He is survived by his wife, Shrildy; four stepdaughters, Virginia Crawford of Alvarado, Texas, Clara Sill of Van Buren, Retha Hall of Kenai, Alaska, and Jessica Luckey of Collierville, Tenn.; three stepsons, Kenny and Tim Hutchins, both of Charleston, and Joel Cox of Lavaca; a sister, Alice Daniels of Aurora, Mo.; and a brother, Charles Lloyd of Kansas City, Mo. Arthur Carter HACKETT Arthur Curtis Carter, 84, of Hackett died Sunday, Sept. 16, 2001, in his home. He was an Army veteran of World War II, retired from Baldor, a member of American Legion Post No. 31 in Fort Smith, the Greenwood Lodge No. 131 F&AM and the DAV and VFW. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood with burial at Old Union Cemetery in Hackett. He is survived by his wife, Imogene; a daughter, Theresa Hester of Hackett; two sons, Gary and Mike Carter, both of Hackett; two stepsons, Doug Rogers of Huntington and William Harris of Augusta, Ga.; a sister, Marie Stoker of Wilburton; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Wanda Goff SHADY POINT Wanda Lucille Powell Goff, 57, of Shady Point died Sunday, Sept. 16, 2001, in Shady Point. She was born July 8, 1944, in Hinton, Okla. She was pastor of Community Church in Shady Point and active in home health. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Pentecostal Church of God in Panama with burial at Fairview Cemetery in Panama under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. She is survived by her husband, Willie; three sisters, Pamela Lollis of Henryetta, Okla., Priscilla Estep of Haskell, Okla., and Lrinda Petersen of Tahlequah; six brothers, Lonnie Allen Powell of Bonham, Texas, Johnny Andrew Powell of Buena Vista, Colo., Carl Powell of New Caney, Texas, Larry Powell of Hulbert, Okla., James Jr. Powell of Haskell, Okla., and Lyndell Powell of New Mexico. Azalene Wilson HARTMAN Azalene Wilson, 67, of Hartman died Sunday, Sept. 16, 2001, in Clarksville. She was born April 12, 1934, in Hartman. She was a 1953 graduate of Hartman High School, a cook at Hartman School for many years and a member of Union Grove Baptist Church and the Democratic Committee Women. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Union Grove Baptist Church with burial at Hartman Cemetery under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home of Clarksville. She is survived by her husband, Raymond; three daughters, Sherry Fowler of Hartman, Beth Clements of Bethany, Okla., and Mary Ellen Neilson of Ontario, Calif.; three sons, Lonnie Ray and Michael Joe Wilson, both of Hartman, and Gary Wayne Wilson of Clarksville; two sisters, Virginia Kelly of Kibler and Louann King of Van Buren; a brother, Pete Drewry of Cedarville; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Islahrea Carter POTEAU Islahrea Dunn Carter, 82, of Poteau died Sunday, Sept. 16, 2001, in Poteau. She was born Dec. 11, 1918, in Hartford. She was a seamstress, office employee, a beautician, a member of Order of the Eastern Star and a Methodist. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. today at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. She is survived by two daughters, Toni Allen of Poteau and Abbie Bailey of Sallisaw; a son, Floyd Lawson Carter Jr. of Grapevine, Texas; a sister, Ada Marie Douglas of Fort Smith; two brothers, Walter Dunn Jr. of Spiro and Harold Dunn of Carlsbad, N.M.; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mary Harvell Mary Geneva Harvell, 78, of Fort Smith died Sunday, Sept. 16, 2001, in Fort Smith. She was a homemaker and a member of Unity Missionary Baptist Church. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Unity Missionary Baptist Church with burial at Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She is survived by two daughters, Frankie Sue Shipman of Fort Smith and Joyce Tuckwood of McPherson, Kan.; a son, the Rev. Charles Irvin Swilling of Hughes Springs, Texas; 13 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Ila Costellia OZARK Ila Fay Bankston Costellia, 73, of Ozark died Monday, Sept. 17, 2001, in her home. She was born Feb. 13, 1928, in Mountain Top, Ark. She was a homemaker and a Christian. Graveside service will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at Belt Cemetery in Ozark under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home of Ozark. She is survived by four daughters, Linda Floyd, Judy Chancey and Debbie Stephenson, all of Ozark, and Vicki Anderson Turner of Fort Smith; a son, Arvin Mayner of Ozark; seven grandchildren, Heather and Holly Barham, Leah and Chad Floyd, Don Chancey, Misty Mayner and Christina Wiley; and three great-grandchildren. The family will visit with friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. B.J. Clopton B. J. Billy Clopton, 83, of Fort Smith died Saturday, Sept. 15, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a retired salesman for Southridge Plastics and W.R. Grace Inc. in Dallas, and a member of Central Presbyterian Church, a 32nd degree Mason, a member of Belle Point Lodge, Blue Lodge and the Scottish Rite and a ham radio operator. Graveside memorial service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Roselawn Cemetery with Masonic Rites in Fort Smith under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; and a cousin, David Rubottom of Tulsa. Memorial contributions may be made to Central Presbyterian Church, 2901 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith, AR 72901. Mary Routledge Mary Marie Routledge, 42, of Fort Smith died Friday, Sept. 14, 2001, in her home. She was a dog groomer and a Baptist. Funeral will be 1 p.m. Wednesday in Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith. She is survived by two daughters, Sara Routledge of Rowlett, Texas, and Joanna Routledge of Commerce, Texas; her parents, Leon Moore of Greenville, Texas, and JoAnn Farrell of Lakewood, Calif.; paternal grandmother, Grace Moore of Van Buren; four brothers, Richard Moore of Sulphur, Texas, Barry Don Moore of Greenville, Texas, Harley Sorrell of Van Buren and Hubert Bell of Lakewood, Calif. Charley Garrison SALLISAW Garley Barney Garrison, 88, of Sallisaw died Sunday, Sept. 16, 2001, in Sallisaw. He was owner and operator of a dairy farm, a janitorial service and was a cattle rancher. He was a Baptist and the widower of Modena Garrison. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He is survived by a daughter, Mallie Dean Gillean of Midland, Texas; a son, Charles Garrison of Sallisaw; two sisters, Cleo Langone of Fort Gibson, Okla., and Maye Whitewater of Muskogee, Okla.; 10 grandchildren, Charles, Clint and Dan Garrison, Marla Strong, Cindy Broussard, Roy and Charles Gillean, Kristin, Kim and Scott Rowles; and nine great-grandchildren. Frankie Corley GORE Frankie L. Corley, 88, of Gore died Sunday, Sept. 16, 2001, in Gore. She was a homemaker and co-owner and operator of Corley Oil Co. of Gore from 1940 to 1995. She was the oldest member of Gore United Methodist Church and the widow of Arbie Corley. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Gore United Methodist Church with burial at Gore Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. She is survived by a daughter, Dorothea Allenbaugh of Gore; a brother, Floyd Carter of Vian; a granddaughter, Pat Cotherman of Gore. Pallbearers will be Charlie McConnell, Charley, Don, Larry and Pete Carter and Honk Bennett. Honorary pallbearers will be choir members of Gore United Methodist Church. The body may be viewed 1 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Carol Smith GORE Naomi Carol Smith, 48, of Gore died Monday, Sept. 17, 2001, in Gore. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Agent Funeral Home Chapel in Gore with burial at White Cemetery in Gore. She is survived by her husband, Danny; three daughters, Vi Harwood of Tulsa, Kim Smith of Gore and Reba Miller of Jones, Okla.; a halfsister, Frances Lewis of Tulsa; a brother, Stanley Cummins of Tulsa; and 11 grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Rodney Harwood, Paul Miller, Tony and Jason Lewis, Jeff Risley, Brandon King and Tommy Cummins. Mary LeVander MULDROW Mary B. LeVander, 77, of Muldrow died Saturday, Sept. 15, 2001, in Fort Smith. She was a cook, machinist, sheet metal worker and a member of Church of God International. Graveside service will be 3 p.m. today at Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She is survived by her husband, Ted; two daughters, Carmen Lacey of Roland and Mary Elizabeth LeVander of Fort Smith; a son, Dennis Jones of Sallisaw; three brothers, Fred Tabor of Danville, Ill., David Taber of Safety Harbor, Fla., and Gordon Taber of Seattle; five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Paul Pendergrass, Bob Hartman, Denver Baker, Bill Simms, Robert Bray and Herbert Quinalty. The body may be viewed 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the funeral home. Richard Sweeney Richard George Sweeney, 71, of Van Buren died Monday, Sept. 17, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a retired zoo keeper for San Diego Zoo, the founder of American Association of Zoo Keepers, a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church and served in the Air Force. Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Michaels Catholic Church under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. He is survived by his wife, Ginny; two daughters, Marcia Rondinelli of Santee, Calif., and Karen Gorham of Roland; a son, Gary Sweeney of Littleton, N.H.; two brothers, Philip Sweeney of Saugerties, N.Y., and John Sweeney of Kingston, N.Y.; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michaels Catholic Church, 1019 Pointer Trail, Van Buren, AR 72956. Cleda M. Crockett, 80, of Fort Smith died Sunday, Sept. 16, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, W.M.U. and the 55 Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas H. Crockett. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. today in Calvary Baptist Church with burial at U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She is survived by a daughter, Linda M. Campbell of Fort Smith; a son Kenneth J. Crockett of Alma; four sisters, Mary Verdot, Mildred Baker, Jean Alma Christian and Patsy Ecklekomp, all of Jefferson City, Mo.; a brother, Donald Lee Branson of Holtz Summitt, Mo.; three grandchildren, Amanda Campbell, Charla Peters and Ashley Alegria; four great-grandchildren, Lucas Campbell, Odessa and Christopher Lopez, and Sydney Alegria. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net angelears@alltel.net Surnames: Brummitt, Clark, Engle, Eslinger, Parsons, Mincher, Smedley, Goodnight, McGoveran