Wed, Nov 25 2009
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Removal of stones from Elm Grove Cemetery prompts investigation By Donna HalesPhoenix Staff Writer “This has been a headache — and I don’t want to say a thing,” she said.
Sallee told Smith the rocks sometimes fell over in high winds and mower blades ran into them. “A lot of stuff has been replaced, and we want to make sure it’s put back where it’s supposed to be,” Pearson said. “Some people are furious — they want him in jail yesterday. Others say it never looked better (when crosses replaced the rocks on Memorial Day).” Sherry Eubanks, who lives near the cemetery and has many relatives buried there, said some people who were upset now realize Sallee didn’t know he wasn’t supposed to remove the markers. None of the markers removed had names on them — they were just rocks, Smith said, pointing them out. “I can assure you there was no hint of malicious intent by those who removed the stones,” said Muskogee County Commissioner Gene Wallace. Much of the work done at the cemetery is by volunteers doing a “laborsome job,” Wallace said. About 15 people are buried at the cemetery each year, Wallace said. There are about 493 grave sites in the cemetery, according to records available, Smith said. There are probably 150 rural cemeteries in Muskogee County, Wallace said. About 75 of those are active cemeteries. “The rest are out in the woods and are family cemeteries,’ he said. Smith said his investigative report should be completed this week. 
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