POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR FORMS 3, 4, AND 5

	I hereby constitute and appoint Kerby E. Crowell my true and lawful attorney
and agent to execute for and on my behalf Forms 3, 4, and 5 in accordance with
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the rules thereunder;
to do any and all things in my name which said person may deem necessary or
advisable to complete the execution of any such Form 3, 4, or 5 and the filing
of such forms and amended forms with the Securities and Exchange Commission and
any other applicable regulatory authority; and I hereby approve, ratify, and
confirm all that said person shall do or cause to be done by virtue of this
Power. This Power shall continue in effect until the earliest of (i) the date
that I revoke it, (ii) the date that you resign as my attorney and agent
hereunder, and (iii) one week after the filing of a Form 4 indicating that I am
no longer subject to Section 16  reporting obligations

	In WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Power of Attorney to be
executed as of FEBRUARY 26, 2004




		Signature:/s/ Thomas D. Berry

		Printed Name: Thomas D. Berry



		As witnessed by hand and seal
		FEBRUARY 26, 2004

		/s/Phyllis Cobb
		Notary Public State of Oklahoma
		My Commission expires