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(3 March 1903 7 Oct 1935 - Salem Cemetery)
Mr. N. G. Albright, aged 32, son of the late Dr. J. L. Albright of Plainview, died October 7th, 1935, and was laid to rest in the Salem Cemetery. He was married to Miss Ruby Smith of Plainview on June 19th, 1928. One child was born to them.
Mr. Albright had been ill for several years, being a patient in the Booneville Sanitorium for more than four years. He had been home for the past 26 months. He was an upright, honorable young man and his untimely death is deeply deplored by a wide circle of friends. He was laid to rest with Masonic Honors, being a faithful, zealous member of that fraternity. He was also a member of the Grotto.
He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife and daughter, of Plainview, his mother, Mrs. L. B. Parker of Muskogee, Okla.; two brothers, Jim and Ocie Albright of Houston, Texas; one sister, Mrs. R. E. Rorex of Alexander, La.; two half-brothers, Kerby Albright of Plainview and Ralph Albright of Springdale, Ark. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Bill G. Floyd, Newspaper: , 10-24-1935)
Natalie Albright of Hot Springs died August 15, 2010. She was born at Pottsville, Arkansas on December 16, 1923. Her parents were Frank and Effie Breshears Boggess. She grew up in Plainview, Arkansas. After graduation from Plainview High School, she attended secretarial school in Little Rock. She married her high school sweetheart Joe Albright in December of 1942. They were married for 58 years until his death in May of 2001. Natalie was a member of the Plainview Methodist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and homemaker. She always shared, with us, her memories of growing up in rural Arkansas. A special memory for her was spending many summers of her youth with her family, including aunts, uncles, and cousins on Mt. Nebo.
She is survived by one daughter, Joan Chiarpotti and son-in-law Al Chiarpotti of Hot Springs; one son, Dan Albright and daughter-in-law June Albright of Van Nuys, California; her granddaughter, Nicole Albright of Laguna Beach, California; her grandsons Tony Phipps of Hot Springs, Tim Phipps and wife Lanie Phipps and great-granddaughter Lily Phipps of Meadow Vista, California; two brothers Bob Boggess of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Bill Boggess of Chicago, Illinois.
Arrangements will be made by Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. She has requested cremation. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Guests may register at WWW.caruth-hale.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 1, 2010)
Pfc. Roger P. Albright, age 20, Plainview [no other details included in 50Yrs Ago Column] (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 24, 1947)
Mrs. Ula Shelton Albright, 78, of Route 1, Belleville died Sunday, July 8, at Dardanelle Hospital. She was a native of Adona (Perry County), widow of H.K. Albright, daughter of the late Eugene and Lula Myrick Shelton, and a member of the United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Louetta Allen of Belleville and Mrs. Ruth Boyles of Russellville; two brothers, Frank Shelton of Boston, Mass., and Clark Shelton of Cabot; three sisters, Mrs. Annette Goldie and Mrs. Jean Walker of Houston, and Mrs. Pat Lorenz of Greenbrier; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was Tuesday at Chickalah Mountain Cemetery by the Rev. E. O. Tackett. Active pallbearers were Warren Pickens, E. J. Redwine, Deward Smith, Reed Rounsaville, Harlon Walters and Newman Suggs. [YCR] (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Bill G. Floyd, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 7-11-79)
Mr. Waddie H. Albright, of Fort Smith, aged 73, retired Ft. Smith business man, died in a Little Rock hospital at 8:30 p.m., yesterday. Mr. Albright was for many years, a resident of Dardanelle.
Survivors are: his wife, Mrs. Ethel Albright; a son, Harry C. Albright, of Fort Smith; a sister, Mrs. W. L. Akin, of Little Rock, and five daughters, Miss Janice Albright and Mrs. Jeff Cravens, of Dallas, Tex., Mrs. L. C. Gibson and Mrs. Anderson Medearis of North Little Rock, and Mrs. George L. Dorsey of Los Angeles, Calif.
Funeral services will be conducted at Brearley Cemetery here at 3:00 o'clock Friday afternoon by Rev. E. W. Faulkner, Pastor of the Methodist Church, of which Mr. Albright was a member. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Bill G. Floyd, Newspaper: Post-Dispatch, Dardanelle, Arkansas, 8-15-1946)
Marcella Alcanter, age 64, of Booneville, AR died Monday, January 17, 2000 at Van Buren Health Rehab.
She is survived by one daughter, Theresa Bradbury of Havana, AR; one son, Doyle Garner of Fayetteville, AR; two sisters, Mary Gregg and Judy Earls both of Waldron, AR; three grandchildren, Natalie, Christopher and Jessie and two great-grandchildren, Blake and Raylee.
Graveside service was January 20th at the Helton Cemetery in Booneville, AR under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 26, 2000)
Aaliyah Skye Joyce Alderson, 4 months, died October 1, 2010, at home. She was born May 16, 2010, the daughter of Alan and Alicia Rook Alderson of Hector. She loved to laugh, smile and was full of life. She loved to watch cartoons with her big brother and their favorite movies were Ice Age and Brother Bear.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Franklin "Manny" Rook and great-grandmothers, Venita Alderson and Vannie Mae Chandler.
She is survived by her parents; brother, James Rudder of Hector; grandparents, Gene and Patti Alderson of Appleton, Granny Linda Rook of Hector, and Nana and Pa Kim and James Hawkins of Dover; aunts and uncles, Kelsey Rook, Clint Rook, Kasey Rook, Karena Rook, Vince Lazzarotto, Michelle Dowdell and Jody Cook all of Hector, and Charlene Hawkins, Travis and Jan Alderson of Appleton; and great-grandfather, William Albert Alderson of Clarksville.
Funeral services were Friday at Hector First Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Carrol Hannah, Jr. officiating. Burial was in Walnut Grove Cemetery by Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins. Pallbearers were Vince Lazzarotto, Jeremy Curtis, Dylan Watson and Travis Alderson. Honorary pallbearers are Gene Alderson, Clint Rook, Scott Hillis and Travis Pruitt. Online condolences and obituary are available at WWW.lemleyfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 13, 2010)
Mrs. Sylvia Alderson, age 71, died in the Yell County Hospital March 6, 1958. She had lived in California several years and moved to Danville in September 1957. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband, B. D. Alderson; two daughters, Mrs. Omer Sanders of Danville and Mrs. A. B. Park, Jr. of Sperry, Okla.; two sons, S. T. Todd of Sunray, Tex. and J. D. Alderson of Calusa, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Mima Essery of Oklahoma City; and two brothers, Harvey Peters of Wichita, Kans. and Fira Peters of Richmond, Calif. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, March 13, 1958)
Bennie Ray "Ben" Aldrich, age 59, of Russellville, AR died Friday, July 17, 1998 at his home. He was born June 29, 1939, in Charlie, TX, the son of the late Andrew J. and Amy Alice Aldrich. He was an electrician.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Lee Roy Aldrich and a sister, Anna Lane.
He is survived by a brother, Gene Aldrich of Baytown, TX and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral was Monday at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle by John McCourt. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 22, 1998)
Mrs. Lida Burbank Aldrich passed away October 29, 1949 in a Little Rock Hospital. She was born in Matoon, Ill., August 13, 1872. She was married to W. W. Aldrich, September 14, 1896. Mr. and Mrs. Aldrich lived in LaFayette, Ind. until 1910 at which time they moved to Plainview.
To this union was born nine children of which seven survive. She leaves her husband, W. W. Aldrich, Plainview; five daughters, Mrs. Lida Breashears and Mrs. Burl Westlake, Little Rock, Miss Ruth Aldrich, Washington, D. C. Mrs. T. O. Smith, Arlington, Texas, Mrs. W. E. Uggen, Albuquerque, NM.; two sons, George Aldrich, Brinkley and William Aldrich, Holland, Michigan; one brother, H. H. Burbank, Homestead, Fla.; twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The entire family attended the funeral except three grandsons. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 10, 1949)
William Ward Aldrich, age 85, of Plainview died Friday at a Little Rock hospital. He was a retired railroad agent and had lived in Yell County about 50 years. He was a 32nd Degree Mason, a member of the Grotto and a Methodist. He was a former member of the Plainview School board.
He is survived by a son, George of Brinkley; five daughters. Mrs. Lida Breashears and Mrs. Mary Westlake of Little Rock, Miss Ruth Aldrich of Washington and Mrs. Helen Smith and Mrs. Virginia Ugge of Arlington, Tex.; a half-brother, Harry Aldrich of New Albandy, Ind.; 12 grandchildren anl7 great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD - Originally published on Thursday, March 12, 1959)
Bill Emery Aldridge, age 68, of Carter Cove, AR died Monday, September 28, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born, August 20, 1998 at Detroit, MI to Bill and Maude Gay don Aldridge. He was a retired employee of South Lois Southwestern Railroad, an Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict and a life member of Plainview VFW,
He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Jane English Aldridge; a step son, Alan Branch of Carter Cove; two step daughters, Lori Owens of Carter Cove and Carin Bull of Perryville, AR; a sister, Jocele Santi of Pomona, CA; five step grandchildren, Robbie Hotchkiss of Perry, Stephanie Rhoades of Springfield, AR, Brad Bull of Perry and Alex and Tim Crowder of Perryville; and a nephew, Gary Castleberry of Bryan, TX.
Graveside service was held October 1, 1998 at Carter Cemetery at Carter Cove. Burial by Cornwell Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Alan Branch, Aubrey Walker, Robbie Hotchkiss, Brad Bull, Alex and Tim Crowder. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 7, 1998)
Bill Alexander, age 59, of Danville, AR died Saturday, January 5, 2002 at the Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. He was born May 7, 1942 in Casa, AR to the late Leonard, Sr. and Fatha Luttrell Alexander. He was a member of the Danville Church of Christ and he was employed by the Yell County Telephone Company for 31 years as a technician. He was a 1961 Danville High School graduate, for 37 years he worked in the press box as time keeper for the Danville Little John Football team and was an avid supporter of the Danville Football team and a member of the Little John Booster Club for 37 years. He was a member of the Danville Fire and Rescue Squad for 25 years where he served as assistant fire chief. Bill was an avid hunter.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Mizell.
He is survived by his wife, Pam Alexander; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Philip and Christie Alexander of Danville, AR and Tony Alexander of Russellville, AR; a brother and sister-in-law, Leonard, Jr. and Opal Alexander of Phil Campbell, AL; a sister and brother-in-law, Barbara "Peggy" and John Allen of Danville, AR and his mother-in-law, Shirley McGuire of Camden, AR.
Funeral service was January 8, 2002 at the Danville First Baptist Church with Bro. John McCourt officiating. Burial was in Earl Ladd Cemetery at Danville, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Johnny Thomas, Greg Mathis, John Morrow, Andy Tackett, Bood Keathley and Duck Donnell. Honorary were employees of the Yell County Telephone Company. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 9, 2002)
Brenda Louise Alexander, age two months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Alexander of Belleville, died while enroute to the Little Rock Hospital Monday. She was pronounced dead upon arrival by a doctor at the hospital. In addition to her parents, other survivors are the child's maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Solley of Belleville and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Alexander of Pamona, Calf. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, December 15, 1955)
Frank Alexander, age 76, a resident of Pine Bluff, AR formerly of Dardanelle, AR died Friday, November 21, 1997 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center at Pine Bluff. He was born on July 10, 1921 at Birta (Yell County), AR, to Louis and Freddie Brown Alexander. He was retired from the City of Pine Bluff Street Department. He was a Navy Veteran of WWII and attended the Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and one sister.
He is survived by his wife, Reba Mashburn Alexander of Pine Bluff; a son, John Alexander of Pine Bluff, AR; a daughter, Cherie Hodshire Benton, AR; grandchildren, Chris Alexander, Amy Kalkbrenner, Stephanie Bowers, Paige Bowers, Ben Bowers and Jennifer Hodshire; great-grandchildren, Jonathan Alexander, Daniel Alexander and Matthew Kalkbrenner and three sisters, Stella Edwards of Dardanelle, AR, Inez Merritt of Pine Bluff, AR. and Lorene Rook of Pine Bluff, AR; also numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside service was November 24, 1997 at Brearley Cemetery at Dardanelle, AR officiated by Lum Edwards and assisted by Ray Edwards. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 26, 1997)
Herbert Carroll Alexander, 86 of Casa, died Thursday, April 22, 2010 at his home. He was born December 9, 1923 at Casa to the late Bruce and Oder Patterson Alexander.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jean Alexander; brother, Hubert Alexander; six sisters, Opal George, Thelma Pryer, Lola Holmes, Ruby Rogers, Velma Dunn and Audie Jordan.
Survivors include daughters, Katie Pratt and husband Bob of Ft. Smith, Louise Avery and husband Samuel of Casa; sons, Sam Alexander of Harrison, Carl Alexander of Arizona, Joe Alexander and wife Tabitha of Casa; brother, Hershel Alexander and wife Vera Mae of Casa; a sister, Montra Tucker of Casa; and numerous grandchildren and other relatives.
Funeral services were held Monday, April 26, 2010 at Grace Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Casa with Bro. Bruce Swanson officiating. Burial was in Needmore Cemetery in Casa. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 28, 2010)
Jean Alexander, 74, of Casa, Arkansas, died Tuesday, September 28, 2004 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, Arkansas. The daughter of Fred Ward and Mary Elizabeth (Pire) VanCuren, she was born March 14, 1930 in Bolivar, New York. She married Herbert Carroll Alexander on March 15, 1951 at Bentonville, AR. She worked for the Yell County Nursing Home as a certified nurse aide for 22 years and was Church of Christ in faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Earl, Floyd and Fred VanCuren, and two sisters, Gracie Bostick and Lena Hilliard.
Survivors include her husband, Herbert Alexander of Casa, AR; three sons, Sam Alexander of Hector, AR, Carl Alexander of Bakersfield, CA, Joe Alexander of Casa, AR; two daughters, Katie Godwin of Morrilton, AR, Louise Alexander of Casa, AR; 14 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Clara McGee and Ruby Kemp both of Bolivar, New York.
Funeral was held on October 1, 2004 at the Church of Christ in Casa, AR. Burial was held at Needmore Cemetery at Casa by Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 6, 2004)
Leon A. Cotton Alexander, age 73, of Pine Bluff, formerly of Carden Bottoms, died Tuesday, October 16, 2007, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. The son of Emmett and Wilma Rogers Alexander, he was born December 8, 1933, in Carden Bottoms. He was a 1953 graduate of Carden Bottoms High School and served in the United States Army during the 1950s. He and Jane Monk were married on November 29, 1958, in Pine Bluff. Cotton was a retired truck driver, having worked for Boardman s Trucking, Fikes Lumber Co. and SAJ Distributors. He was active in Linwood-Moscow Volunteer Fire Department where he served as assistant chief. In October 2006, a fire truck was named in his honor in recognition of his service to the department.
He was a member of Linwood Baptist Church in Moscow and preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Rosemary Williams.
He is survived by his wife, Jane Alexander of Pine Bluff; a daughter and son-in-law, Sonia and David Peyton of Brookland; two grandchildren, Jeremy Adam Peyton and Jodi Leigh Peyton of Brookland; and a sister, Pam Webb of Stuttgart.
Graveside services will be at 2 p. m. Friday in Birta Cemetery in Yell County. The Rev. Micah McKinley will officiate. Burial will be by Humphrey Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation will be from 1 p. m. until service time at the cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Mary Fowler Leek, Newspaper: The Jonesboro Sun, Jonesboro, Arkansas, 10/19/2007)
Leonard Clinton Alexander Jr. age 77 of Phil Campbell, Ala. passed away Friday, October 31, 2008 at Russellville Hospital. He attended Temple Baptist Church in Phil Campbell.
Funeral services were held November 2nd at Spry Memorial Chapel in Russellville with Bro. Daryl Butts officiating. Interment was held in Shady Grove Cemetery in Phil Campbell. Pallbearers were Philip Alexander, Tony Alexander, Mike Allen, Jimmy Holley, Dewayne Mann and Jeremy Mann.
He is survived by his wife, Opal McDuffa Alexander; sister, Peggy Allen and husband John of Arkansas; sister-in-law, Pam Allison of Arkansas; brother-in-law, Hulton Lawler of Phil Campbell; nephews, Johnny Allen, Bobby Allen, Mike Allen, Philip Alexander and wife Christie and Tony Alexander, all of Arkansas; nieces, Brenda Mann and husband, Dewayne and Janet Holley and husband Jimmy of Phil Campbell and several great-nephews and nieces. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 5, 2008)
Mae Rose Alexander age 85, passed away Saturday, October 9, 1999. She was born May 19, 1914. She was predeceased by her parents, William and Gertie Mae Rose and grandson Robbie Alexander.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Robert B. Alexander; son and his wife, Chuck and Peggy Alexander of Vacaville, CA; daughter and her husband, Lori and Tony Fallen of Alpine, AR; five grandchildren, Cara and Jessica Alexander; Jennifer, Leslie and Hunter Fallen.
Funeral service was October 12, 1999 at the Chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 West 12th Street in Little Rock. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 13, 1999)
Reba Sue Alexander, 86, of Pine Bluff, AR, formerly of Dardanelle, Arkansas, died Monday, November 7, 2005 in Pine Bluff. She was born September 27, 1919 to Roger and Zola (Crow) Mashburn in Yell County, AR. She was a Home maker and a Baptist.
She was preceded in death by her husband Frank Alexander her parents three sisters, Naomi, Virginia and Wanda and one brother, Wayde.
She is survived by one son, John Alexander and wife Margaret of Pine Bluff; one daughter, Cherie Hodshire and husband Mike of Benton; four brothers, Gilbert Mashburn, Gilroy Mashburn, Russell Mashburn, Donald Mashburn; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Visitation that included a brief service was held on Thursday, November 10, 2005 at Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 20, 2005)
Reba Sue Mashburn Alexander, age 86, of Pine Bluff, formerly of Dardanelle, died Monday, November 7, 2005, in Pine Bluff. She was born September 27, 1919, in Yell County to Roger and Zola Crow Mashburn. Mrs. Alexander was a homemaker and a Baptist.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Alexander; her parents; three sisters, Naomi, Virginia and Wanda; and one brother, Wayde.
Survivors include one son, John Alexander and wife Margaret of Pine Bluff; one daughter, Cherie Rodshire and husband Mike of Benton; four brothers, Gilbert Mashburn, Gilroy Mashburn, Russell Mashburn and Donald Mashburn; six grandchildren, Chris Alexander, Amy Kalkbrenner, Stephanie Bowers, Paige Bowers, Ben Bowers and Jennifer Hodshire; and five great-grandchildren, Jonathan Alexander, Daniel Alexander, Matthew Kalkbrenner, Michael Kalkbrenner and Caleb Kalkbrenner.
Visitation, which includes a short service, will be from 1 to 2 p. m. Thursday at Humphrey Funeral Service in Russellville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Mary Fowler Leek, Newspaper: Benton Courier, Benton, Arkansas, 11/9/2005)
Robert B. Alexander, age 95, of Maumelle, AR passed away Saturday, August 21, 2010 in Danville, AR. He was born May 24, 1915 in New Lisbon, Wisconsin to the late Robert R. and Lida M. Barlow Alexander. He received his Bachelors of Education from State Teachers College in 1937 and was a Teacher, Principal and Superintendant of Schools for South Beloit, IL. He then joined the U. S. Air Force where he served in both WWII and the Korean War. He retired from the Air Force in 1966 and moved to Arkansas where he bought a farm and raised cattle.
Mr. Alexander is preceded in death by his first wife Mae Rose Alexander, second wife Nina Myers Alexander and a grandson, Robbie Alexander.
He is survived by his son Charles William Alexander and wife Peggy of Vacaville, CA, daughter, Lori Fallen and husband, Tony of Hollis, AR. grandchildren; Jennifer Tipton and husband John of Bigelow, AR, Leslie Fallen of Maumelle, AR, Hunter Fallen of Perryville, AR, Cara Alexander of Seattle, WA and Jessica Alexander of Vacaville, CA, great-grandchildren; Hayden Fallen and Alexander Fallen, Brandt Tipton as well as Nina's daughters, Lynn Oparka and husband Larry, Helen Hargreaves and husband Rick, Nina's grandchildren, James Hargraves and wife Kristen, Michael Oparka and Stephanie Oparka.
A funeral service was August 30, 2010 at Griffin Leggett Healey Roth Funeral Home 5800 W. 12th St, Little Rock with interment Riverwood Memorial Park, Maumelle. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to THEAFOUNDATION.org Please sign his online guest-book at WWW.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 1, 2010)
Steve Alexander, age 42, of Danville, AR died Wednesday at his home. He was born December 2, 1962 in Danville, AR to the late Shirley Mizell. He was a member of the Church of Christ, the Yell County Quorum Court, United Steel Workers Union, Danville Masonic Lodge #41 and retired after ten years from the Danville Fire Department. He worked as an inspector/packer for Firestone Tire and Rubber Company in Russellville, AR for sixteen years. He was a graduate of Danville High School and an avid Little John and Razorback fan and supporter and an active golfer.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Leonard and Fatha Alexander.
He is survived by his son, Derek Alexander of Havana, AR; two half sisters, Leslie Holden and Stacy Burgess both of Rosebud, AR; aunts and uncles, Leonard, Jr. and Opal Alexander of Phil Campbell, AL and John and Peggy Allen of Danville, AR and a host of cousins, family and friends.
Service was Friday at the First Baptist Church in Danville with John McCourt officiating. Interment was in Earl Ladd Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were, Bruce Ramey, Robert Dowling, Blake James, Brian Hunnicutt, Tony Alexander, Leslie Gorman, Jack Wilson, Steve Pfeifer, Jim Corbin, Sr. and Jim Corbin, Jr. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 20, 2005)
Zella M. Alexander, age 77 of Danville, died Thursday, September 30, 2003 at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville. She was born February 24, 1926 in Heavener, Oklahoma to the late SR and Annie Bee Outlaw Solley. She was a homemaker and mother.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Alexander.
Survivors are a son, Larry Alexander of Florida; one daughter, Louella Bounds of Texas; two brothers, Bob Solley of Rover and Toney Solley of Bluffton; five sisters, Lorene Emery and Betty Young, both of Texas, Lois Goines of Ft. Smith, Linda Metcalf of Rover and Annie Jean Metcalf of Centerville; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Graveside services were Saturday, October 4, 2003 at Freedom Cemetery, Waldron with Rev. Miller Smith officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 8, 2003)
Bertha Belle Allen, age 96, of Van Buren, AR died Saturday, August 11, 2001 in Van Buren. She was born June 15, 1905 in Oklahoma City, OK to the late Alfred and Carrie Lowrance Sanders. She was a retired waitress for the Booneville Sanitarium, a homemaker and a member of the Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Grover Alverson and her son husband, Thomas Allen.
Survivors include, two daughters, Juanita Kittler, Van Buren, AR and Carrie Osburn of Sallisaw, OK; brother, Terrel Lowrance of Porterville, CA; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren
Graveside service was August 14 at the Birta Cemetery in Birta, AR with Pastor Harold Lee Gilmore officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 15, 2001)
Charles Allen, age 75, of Casa, AR died Thursday, November 6, 1997 at his home. He was a native of Davis County, Kentucky, and was a son of the late Edward and Bessie Ann Sacrey Allen. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II, was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and was a Baptist.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Allen; six sons, David Allen of Conway, Oggie and Jerry Allen both of Casa, Danny Allen of Mount Pleasant, TX, Billy Allen of Fort Worth, TX and Joe Allen of Groveland, FL; six daughters, Ann Vecanski of Orlando, FL, Barbara Tripp of Melbourne, FL, Margaret Crumpton of Groveland, FL, Gena Flanery of Rover, AR, Peggy Judy of Casa and Linda George of Fort Worth, TX; three brothers, Paul Allen of Michigan, Jim Allen of Casa and John Allen of Danville; 29 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was November 8, 1997 at the Casa Baptist Church with Rev. B. L. Dorman and Rev. Gene Tanner officiating. Burial was in the Fitch Cemetery near Casa. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 12, 1997)
Derek Randall Allen, age 18, of Harvey, AR died Sunday, April 27, 2003 in Waldron, He was a student at Arkansas Valley Technical Institute and a Baptist.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Dean Allen.
Survivors are his parents, Larry and Robin Allen of Harvey, AR; grandparents, Chuck and Bonnie Milam of Oklahoma City, OK, Shirley McClain of Yucca Valley, CA, Florence McLaughlin of Brooklyn, AR; great grandparent, Marion McClain of Yucca Valley, CA; a sister, Autumn Allen of the home; three brothers, Aaron Allen of the home, Clinton Dean Allen of Jonesboro, AR, Larry Allen, Jr. and his wife Angela of Harvey, AR.
Funeral services were Friday, May 2, 2003 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Monroe Cemetery in Harvey, AR under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. Pallbearers were Lenny Allen, Ronald Allen, Sean Allen, Steve Mourton, Josh Mourton, Steve Passmore. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 7, 2003)
George Clayton Allen, age 70 of Raymore, Missouri, died January 27, 1999 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born November 19, 1928 in Independence, MO. He was a member of Teamster 541 and retired from Lone Star Concrete after 20 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Gladys Allen and a sister, Katherine Hamill.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Mildred Allen of the home; two daughters, Phyllis VanCamp of Belton, MO, Nancy and husband David Whistance of Lee's Summit, MO; a son, Paul Allen of Belton, MO and seven grandchildren; five sisters, Marily Costello of Burbank, IL, Edith Vanderman of Adrian, MO, Shirley Crim of Lake Stevens, WA, LaDonna Merchant of Beltonville, AR. and Judy Collins of Rogers, AR; one brother Charles Allen of Raytown, MO and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was January 31, 1999 at the Chickalah Mtn. Community Church with Rev. Benny Harmon officiating. Burial was in Mt. Springs Cemetery, Belleville, Yell County, Arkansas. Local arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 3, 1999)
Gladys B. Allen, age 85 of Havana, died Thursday, August 7, 2003 at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born on December 28, 1917 in the Cedar Creek Community, Yell County, Arkansas to the late John and Mary Tapp Capps. She was a mother and homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd W. Allen and a sister, Dollie Miller.
Survivors are a son, Kenneth E. Allen of Benton, Arkansas; two daughters, Johnnie McCain of Havana, Ola Mae Burrows of Benton; a sister, Ruby Bledsaw of Havana; eight grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and six great grand children.
Funeral services were Saturday, August 9, 2003 at Moores Chapel Church with Rev. Bob Caldwell and Rev. Gene Huskey officiating. Burial was in Moores Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers were David Damon, Bob Burrows, Chris McCain, David McCain, Neal McCain and Ken Townsend. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 13, 2003)
James W. Allen, age 73, of Casa, AR died Saturday, July 3, 2004 at his home. He was born May 24, 1931 to the late William Edward and Bessie Anna Sacra Allen. He was a retired certified welder, a U. S. Army Veteran of the Korean War, a former Mason and a member of the Casa First Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death a brother, Charles Allen.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sarah Sue Allen; three daughters and sons-in-law, Judy Dianne and James Crow and Kitty Darlene and Danny Coats all of Casa, AR and Carolyn Sue and Robin Robinson of Birta, AR; two brothers and a sister-in-law, John W. and Peggy Allen of Danville, AR and Paul Allen of Westland, MI; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Service was July 6, at the Casa First Baptist Church with Rev. William West, James Townsell and the Rev. Jack Bean officiating. Burial was in Casa Cemetery by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville, AR. Memorials may be made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 7, 2004)
Joseph A. Allen, Jr., age 51, of Belleville, AR, died Friday, March 11, 2005. He was a feed mill employee for Tyson Feed Mill, in Pottsville.
A memorial service was held Friday March 18, 2005 at the First Baptist Church in Pottsville with Tyson Chaplain Rick Smith officiating. Burial was in Rochester, New York. Local arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 23, 2005)
Mrs. Louetta Albright Allen, age 68, of Belleville, AR died Wednesday, April 29, 1998 at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock, AR. She was born April 29, 1930 in Plainview, AR to the late H. K. and Ula Shelton Albright. She was a poultry grower, homemaker and mother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, B. C. "Buck" Allen.
Survivors include one son, Allen Lee "Sonny" Housley of Belleville; a sister, Ruth Harkey of Russellville and several nephews and nieces.
Service was May 2nd, 1998 at the Chickalah Mountain Community Church with Rev. E. O. Tackett officiating. Interment was in the Mt. Springs Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 6, 1998)
Mildred Imogene Allen, age 81 of Raymore, MO, formerly of Chickalah Mountain, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2007, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Kansas City, MO. She was born February 9, 1926 at Chickalah Mountain to the late Newman Ethridge and Lillie Jean Horn Suggs. During WWII, she worked at an aircraft part factory which made P-38 lighting fighter bombers in California as Rosie the Riveter. In 1946, she moved to Kansas City, MO where she met her husband of 49 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband George Clayton Allen, sister and brothers-in-law, Fern and Bill Bob Wood and Glen Patton.
Survivors include her children, Phyllis and Don Dennis of Overland Park, KS, Nancy and David Whistance of Lee's Summit, MO, Paul and Lisa Allen of Belton, MO; sister, Pauline Patton of Charleston, MO; 10 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of relatives and friends.
Funeral was held Saturday, May 12, at Cornwell Chapel in Danville with Bro. John McCourt officiating. Burial was in Mt. Springs Cemetery on Chickalah Mountain. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 16, 2007)
Ronnie Gale Allen, age 48 of Centerton, Arkansas, died February 23, 2003 at Northwest Medical Center, Springdale, Arkansas. He was born April 17, 1954 to James Porter Allen and Susie Gilkey in Flint, Michigan. He was Warehouse Manager for Cargonet in Rogers, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his father, James P. Allen; his mother, Susie Gilkey; his stepfather, Jay Stewart and a brother, Paul David Allen.
He is survived by his wife, Jennifer, of the home; a son, Taylor Oberg of Centerton; a daughter, Amanda Allen of Danville, Arkansas; his stepmother, Linda Stewart of Maiden, Missouri and four brothers and their wives Jimmy E. Allen and Lavonna, Marty and Gail, Randy and Kim and Jeff and Vicky.
Funeral services will be today, Wednesday, February 26, 2003 at Backstrom-Pyeatte Chapel at 10:00 a. m. with Rev. Wayne Bartruff officiating with burial in Bentonville Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 26, 2003)
Verna Marie Allen, of Houston, TX, formerly of Danville, AR, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2000. She was born March 11, 1910 in Logan County, AR to Harley and Effie Dewitt.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Trieber T. Allen.
Survivors include, two sisters, Mrs. Jessie Hefner of Little Rock, AR and Wanelle Jacquemine of Houston, TX; two sisters-in-law, Mary Allen and Gloria Allen both of Little Rock, AR and numerous nephews and nieces.
Graveside services were held January 15, 2000 at Calvary Cemetery with Father Norbert Rappold officiating. Arrangements were by Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, Little Rock. Memorials may be made to the Msgr. Allen Trust Fund, c/o Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church, 1001 North Tyler, Little Rock, AR 72225. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 26, 2000)
William Bailey Allen died October 22, 1955, after a long illness. Mr. Allen was born May 25, 1866 in Banks, Ark. He was married to Georgia Ann Benefield in 1900. To them six children were born, four of whom are still living.
He is survived by two sons, Bige Allen, Pickens, Ark., Buck Allen, Galveston, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Lizzie Luker, Bluffton; Mrs. Eliza Smith, Havana; five grandchildren, on great grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Benie A, Martin, Waldron, one half brother, Turner Terry, Havana. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, October 27, 1955)
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