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YELL County Obituaries
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Mrs. Jacob Anderson, age 54, died Tuesday, March 20th, at her home at Nimrod. She was a native of Perry County and was formerly Miss Myrtle Madeline Schlenker. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
Surviving are three sons, Lynn Anderson of South Carolina, Garland and Roland Anderson of Nimrod; three daughters, Mrs. G. E. Lumpkin of Nebraska, Margie Dell and Nova Bell Anderson of Nimrod; one step-daughter, Mrs. E. L. Kindberg of California; three step sons, J. C. and Kirby Anderson of California and Cecil Anderson of Oklahoma; one half brother, five brothers and one sister and 19 grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, March 29, 1951)
Robert Buel Anderson, age 83, passed away at his home in Plainview October 22, 1958. He was a native of Arkansas and a member of the Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jilia Anderson; one son, Pearl Anderson of Houston, Tex. four daughters, Mrs. Colston Stokes of Winnfield, Ala. Mrs. Jewell Ward of Plainview, Mrs. Odell Gossett of Alturas, Calif. and Mrs. Harold Nutt of Ft. Worth, Tex.; 11 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas- Originally published on Thursday, October 30, 1958)
Ruby M. Anderson, age 90, of Rover, AR died Saturday, February 12, 2005 at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock, AR. She was born November 14, 1914 in Arkadelphia to the late Arenas Juddson and Pearl Manners. She was a homemaker, mother and an entrepreneur.
She was preceded in death by her husband, H.L. Fayette Anderson and a sister, Lizzie Fullerton.
Survivors are a son and daughter-in-law, Darrell and Ann Man of Choctaw, AR; two grandsons and spouses, Judd and Malachi Mann of North Little Rock, AR and Lynn and Deedee Mann of Plainview and four great-grandchildren.
Services were February 14 at Hunts Chapel Church. Interment was in Hunts Chapel Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 16, 2005)
Mrs. Sarah Jane Gladden Anderson, age 86, of Rover died Friday, April 14, at the Yell County Hospital in Danville, Mrs. Anderson was a native and life-long resident of Rover, the daughter of the late Francis MarIon and Emma Levona Hall Gladden. She was a housewife and member of the Rover Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Jim Anderson of the home; two sons, John D. Anderson of Rover, and Bob Anderson of Transylvania, LA; two daughters, Mrs. Jimmie Brannon of Rover and Mrs. Ella McCool of Broken Arrow, OK; one brother, Riley Gladden of Texarkana, AR; one sister, Mrs. Dovie Blankenship of Rover and four grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, April 17, at the Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Danville with graveside services and burial in the Hunt Cemetery at Rover, AR. Rev. Claude Miles officiated. Arrangements and services by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 4-19-1978)
Wayne Anderson, age 90, of Danville, died Saturday, October 31, 2009 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. A son of the late Clinton Cleveland and Ethel Biggs Anderson, he was born September 15, 1919 at Nimrod, Arkansas. He was a former aircraft mechanic for Douglas Aircraft in El Segundo, California, and returned to Arkansas in the 1960's to purchase a poultry farm. He also worked part-time as a postal carrier in the Ola area. During World War II, he was assigned to the Silent Service in the United States Navy. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, a former member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and was a member of the Ola United Methodist Church. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Anderson, his oldest brother, Obern Anderson, and an infant brother.
Survivors include two sisters-in-law Carmon Anderson of Perryville; and Beulah Bittle of Ola; his nephews and nieces Edwin Anderson, John Bittle, James Bittle, Denny Bittle, Mary Earley and Linda Grindle; and other relatives and friends.
Graveside service and burial with military honors will be at 2 P. M. on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at Carter Cove Cemetery near Plainview. The Rev. Floyd Ray will officiate. Arrangements are by Shinn Funeral Service. The online obituary and guestbook are available at WWW.shinnfuneral.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 4, 2009)
HOT SPRINGS Jeff W. Anderson, age 70, lifelong resident of Hot Springs, died in his home Saturday morning.
He is survived by his wife; three daughters, Virgie Robbins of Hot Springs, Lt Miron Robbins, U. S. Army nurse, in England; Mrs. Margie Raley, Hot Springs; two sons, Virgil Robbins, Yuma, Ariz. and Walter Robbins, Hot Springs; one brother. Dee Anderson, Hot Springs. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, -/-/1944?)
Winona Marie Butts Horn Anderson, age 84, died on October 21, 1998 in Butler, MO. She was the daughter of George and Laura Bogan Butts of Chickalah Mountain area in Arkansas.
She is survived by a son, Arlon Horn and family of Butler, MO; one sister, Birdie McKinney of Romance, AR; a brother, Johnny Butts of Phoenix, AZ; three half sisters and two half brothers of North Carolina; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 11, 1998)
Robert Lonnie "Bob" Andrews, age 65 of Rover, AR died Tuesday, August 25, 1998 at his home. He was born April 18, 1933 at Kewanee, IL to Arthur Wilburn and Ethel Belle Yarger Andrews, he was retired owner of Bob's Paint and Body Shop.
Survivors include his wife, Darlas J. Andrews; three sons, Robert M. Andrews of Pottsville, Harry Andrews of Pine Bluff and Carl Andrews of Belleville; five daughters, Peggy Hoban of London, Susan Dennis of Russellville, Julie Johnson of Rover, Carol Willis of Briggsville and Patricia Reed of Rover; three brothers, Marvin Andrews of Arizona, Wilbur Andrews of Hackett and Roy Andrews of Missouri; a sister, Betty Duncan of Illinois; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held Friday at the Rover Baptist Church by the Rev. Elvin McDill. Burial was in the Hunt's Chapel Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 2, 1998)
O. D. "Sam" Andrey, age 65, beloved husband of Helen Andrey, a resident of Russellville, AR died Wednesday, April 29, 1998 at his home. He was born on September 12, 1932 at Hector, AR to Obe and Letha (Simpson) Andrey. He was retired from the U. S. Navy having served in Korea and Vietnam. He was a lifetime member Rogers-Rye VFW Post 2283, the Military Order of Cooties, the Fleet Reserve Association, NCO Assoc. AARP and a member of the St. John's Catholic Church.
Surviving are his wife, Helen Andrey of Russellville; four sisters, Nancy Lewallen of Dardanelle, AR, Billie Andrey, Inez Stobaugh and Kathleen Hill all of Morrilton, AR; three sons, Sammy Andrey of Morrilton, Robert Prochazka and Jerry Prochazka both of Russellville six daughters, Janice Grubb and Claudine Stark both of Fayetteville, Jerry Andrey of San Diego, CA, Joanne Prochazka of Russellville, AR, Helene Gonzalez of McDonough, GA and Susan Audrey of Kansas; 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral mass was May 4, 1998 at St. John's Catholic Church officiated by the Rev. Ernie Hardesty. Burial was in Rest Haven Memorial park at Russellville with military honors. Rosary was held Sunday. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 6, 1998)
Marguerite Anglin, age 93, of Havana, AR died Sunday, February 1, 2004 at Oak Manor Nursing Home in Booneville. She was born in Lilburn, MO on October 16, 1910, daughter of the late Barry Boston and Elizabeth Coker Cravens. She owned and operated the Havana Cafe for many years, in Havana, AR. She was a member of the Wilson Free Will Baptist Church.
She is survived by children, Lee Hutchinson of Virginia; Mary Cavaioli of Havana, AR and Dan Foster of Waldron, AR; five grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Service will be today, Wednesday, February 4, 2004 at 2:00 p. m. at the Cornwell Chapel in Danville, AR. Burial will be in Piggott Cemetery in Piggott, AR. The family will receive friends on Wednesday Noon until 2:00 p. m. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 04, 2004)
Pole Falls On Worker - Joseph Ansley, age 48, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, was killed in an accident on January 14th west of Havana when one of these heavy utility poles (one on ground on opposite side of truck) struck him while the structures were being unloaded. The death was ruled accidental. A utility pole weighing over a ton fell on a Sun Electric Company worker who was crushed as fellow workers were unloading four of the poles from a trailer west of Havana.
Joseph Ansley, 48, of Albuquerque, New Mexico was pronounced dead at the scene by Deputy Coroner Lee Coffman. Yell County Sheriff CID Officer John Foster investigated the incident and stated that apparently Ansley was undoing some straps that held the load of four heavy utility poles when one of poles fell off the truck unexpectedly and crushed Ansley.
The body was sent to the State Medical Examiners office and Deputy Coroner Kathy Gillespie said the cause of death was crushing head, neck, chest, abdomen and pelvic injuries. She stated that Ansley would have been killed almost instantly due to the severity of the injuries. Foster said the incident was ruled an accidental death.
Ansley is married and has two sons. His body was sent back to New Mexico according to Gillespie. He was an employee of Sun Electric of Odessa, Texas which was installing the large steel structures for utility purposes. Each of the structures can weigh between 2,800 and 6,800 pounds depending on the length and width of the structures. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 21, 2009)
Mrs. Audrey Mae Apple, age 87, of Belleville, AR died Sunday, July 12, 1998 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. She was born June 15, 1911 in me Corinth community near Belleville; she was the daughter of the late John Simeon and Willie Austin Sanders Pledger, a cattle farmer and a member of the Belleville United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Wilson Apple; three brothers, Paul, Carl and Cleo Pledger and an infant sister, Eschol Pledger.
Survivors include two daughters, Wanda Veil Biscup of Fort Smith, AR and Maunette Konkel of Belleville; a brother, Earl Pledger of Belleville; two sisters, Parilla Claud of Morrilton and Adriel Misenheimer of Lake Isabella, CA; four granddaughters, Maria Jane Williams of Rudy, AR, Darlene Spinks of Perryville, AR, Kathy Gillespie of Belleville, and Annette Barnett of Chandler, OK and great-grandchildren, Andrea Crowder, Nickolas Spinks and Nathan Spinks of Perryville, Ashley Woodson-Spinks of Russellville, Shayne Kremers and Evan Kremers of Fort Smith, Allison Williamson of Rudy, AR, Daniel Barnett, Heather Barnett and Travis Barnett of Chandler, OK and Samuel Gillespie and Teresa Audrey Gillespie of Belleville.
Funeral will be held today, Wednesday, July 15, 1998 at 2 p. m. at the Belleville United Methodist Church by John McCourt and the Rev. Joe Gramling. Burial will be in Russell Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service of Danville, AR. Pallbearers will be grandsons Shayne and Evans Kremers, Nickolas and Nathan Spinks, Daniel and Travis Barnett, Alex Crowder and Samuel Gillespie. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 15, 1998)
Charles "Louis" Apple, age 82 of Fayetteville, AR, formerly of Belleville, AR died Monday, March 27, 2000 at the Perry County Nursing Center in Perryville. He was born in the Blue Mountain community December 23, 1917, son of the late Harvey Galeton and Etta Mahala Ewing Apple. He had served as a cook in the C. C. Camps, owned a restaurant in California, was an antique dealer and store owner in Hot Springs and Fayetteville and was a retired painter, working many years as a painter for the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, proudly painting the Razorback on the basketball court at the University for many years.
He was preceded in death by, two brothers, Herbert Apple and an infant brother, Pat Apple; and three sisters, Myrtle Pledger, Vera Damon and an infant sister, Gertie Apple.
He is survived by, two sisters, Naomi Fowler of Ventura, CA and Wilma Lawson Montgomery of Rogers, AR; four nieces, Wana Zella Sessions of Miami Beach, FL, Mary Ann Shelton of Santa Paula, CA, Wanda Veil Biscup of Ft. Smith, AR and Maunette Konkel of Belleville, AR and several great nephews and nieces.
Service will be held today, Wednesday, March 29, 2000 at 11:00 a. m. at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Danville with John McCourt officiating. Burial will be in Bentonville City Cemetery in Bentonville, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 29, 2000)
Dorothy Gertrude Apple, age 93, a long time resident of Belleville passed away September 27, 2009 at River Valley Medical Center, Dardanelle, Arkansas. She was born February 1, 1916, the fifth of seven children to Walter Winston and Virginia Comer Richeson in Clarksville, Missouri. Her father was a Methodist minister who pastored in a number of churches in New Mexico and west Texas.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Grady Apple; parents; brothers, Arthur Kilpatrick, Herschel Scaling, Ralph Winston, and Walter Wilson; and sister, Lelia Virginia.
Dorothy excelled in her studies. She graduated from West Texas Teachers college in 1935. She also acquired a business college degree and a maser's degree. She had a lifelong thirst for doing for others and teaching was her passion. She was recognized as an outstanding secondary educator in America in 1974. Her teaching career spanned 26 years at Belleville, Havana, Fourche Valley and Casa in Yell and Perry counties. Hobbies include gardening, playing the piano for fun and church and sewing. She won the adult sewing sweepstakes at the Yell County Fair in 1978. She was a long time member of the Belleville United Methodist Church where she played the piano. She met and married Grady Johnie Apple when he was traveling to Houston, TX, April 25, 1942. They lived on a farm south of Belleville until July 2003.
Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Jenny (Virginia Ann Sharrer of Houston; son, Tim Apple and wife Carol of Belleville; and son Winston Apple and wife Liz of Madison, VA. She is also survived by her sister Ruth W. Metts of Garland, TX; grandchildren Kyle Apple Harpers Ferry, WV), Livia Marsh (Herndon, VA), Lisa Dunn (Little Rock, AR), Leslie Spears (Belleville, AR), Christel McCurry (Ruther Glen, VA), and Ryan Sharrer Houston, TX); six great-grandchildren and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 2 p. m. at the Wilson Free Will Baptist Church, southwest of Belleville, Bro. Jeff Henderson officiating. Interment will follow at Russell Cemetery in Belleville. Pallbearers will be Dale Knight, Kenny Loyd, Pledger Ball, Delvin Williams, Tommy Apple and Daniel Apple. Arrangements made by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville, Arkansas. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 30, 2009)
E.Q. (Buddy) Apple, age 73, died July 2, 2005 at his home in Harrell, AR. He was born at Havana to Quantrell and Vivian Shade Apple and grew up in Booneville.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.
He is survived by his wife, Janet Apple one daughter, Lane Reynolds two grandchildren two sisters, Alice Marie Moore and Laura Margaret Avanto of Tulsa three brothers, Gordon Apple of Fort Smith and Bruce Apple of OR and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Funeral was held in Harrell, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 17, 2005)
Frank Apple is Electrocuted In Accident Near Danville. . Frank Apple, aged 50, of Belleville was killed instantly about 9:00 a. m. yesterday when a guy wire he was holding came in contact with a 13, 000 volt high line about two miles east of Danville on Highway 10. Herbert Havner, carpenter from Danville who was working in the nearby home, narrowly escaped death when he was prevented from grabbing the wire by O. H. Kays, who was working with him. Mr. Havner said he became excited when Mr. Buckman shouted to them and when he saw the flames, and he rushed toward Mr. Apple with the intentions of jerking the wire away from the high-line. When Kays stopped him, his hand was less than two feet from the wire. Mr. Apple said Gloyd Buckman, also of Belleville, who were partners in the well-drilling business, had raised the derrick securing the guy wires. The top of the rig was higher than the high line and reportedly within three or four feet of it. As Mr. Apple was walking with one of the guy wires to fasten it down, it came into contact with the high line. Witnesses reported the high voltage ignited his clothing and his entire body was badly burned. Two fires of the well drilling rig which were partly buried in the ground also caught fire. Mr. Buckman succeeded in knocking the wire loose with a long board, stopping the flow of the current and the roaring noise accompanying it.
Mr. Apple is survived by his wife; two daughters, Frankie Lou and Nancy Lee, of Little Rock; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Apple of Havana; two brothers, Will Apple of Portland, Oregon and Lee Apple of Paris and one sister Mrs. Rosie Valentine of Belleville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 26, 1949)
George Will Apple, age 81, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. E. Valentine at Belleville, May 2, 1950. He was a lifelong resident of Logan County. He was married to Corda Carter in 1887. To this union were born ten children, three of whom survive. He joined the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at an early age and recently joined the Methodist Church at Mt. Salem.
He is survived by his wife; one daughter, Rosa Valentine of Belleville; two sons, Willie of Portland, Oregon; and Lee of Paris; 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild, three sisters, Annie Moudy, Belle Payne, Bessie White and one brother, Harve Apple. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 11, 1950)
Glendon Apple, age 86 of Danville died Monday, March 7, 2005 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born in Cedar Creek, AR on February 5, 1919 to Timely A. and Liota Haney Apple.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Herman, Clarence and Grady Apple; five sisters, Icie Iva Sadler, Lois Robertson, May Haire, Thelma McBride and Anna Pearl Steinfeld. He was a retired farmer, a WW II Army Veteran, receiving two Purple Hearts, a member of the Danville Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Lucille Nihart Apple; sons and daughters-in-law, Donnie and Becky Apple of Grannis, Lonnie and Belinda Apple, Tommy and Judy Apple all of Danville; sister-in-law, Dorothy Apple of Danville; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Services will be held today, Wednesday, March 9, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Danville Church of Christ. Burial will be in Earl Ladd Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Pledger Ball, Jim Woodall, Dale Knight, David Laster, Kenny Jackson and Mike Mitchell. Honorary Pallbearers are Time Apple, Joe Apple, Bobby Joe James, Odean Parker, Roy Burrows, Doyle Barrick, Kenneth Price, Joe Monroe and Bruce Stewart. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 9, 2005)
Grady Johnie Apple, AGE 92, a Yell County native passed away April 25, 2004 in Chambers Memorial Hospital, Danville, Arkansas. He was born at the family home-place in Cedar Creek, December 4, 1911, the 8th of nine children to Timely A. and Leoti Haney Apple, lifelong farmers.
He was preceded in death by brothers Herman and Clarence and sisters, Icie Iva, Lois, Mae, Thelma and Anna Pearl.
Grady had a lifelong thirst for adventure. He hopped his first freight train for California at 17. In 1930, he was on the Belleville championship football team. Some of his places of work included a cannery in Fullerton, CA; a dam in Helena, MT; the St. Laurence Seaway in Massena, NY; and the Arkansas River Dam and Nuclear Power Plant in Russellville, AR. During WWII, he served in the Merchant Marines as a cook aboard ships taking supplies to the Pacific theatre. Hobbies included fishing, hunting, gardening, doing things with his grandchildren and caring for his cattle. During one of his travels, Grady met and married Dorothy Richeson in Houston, TX, April 25, 1942. He died on what would have been their 62nd wedding anniversary. They lived on a farm south of Belleville until last July.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Richeson Apple, of Parkview Manor, Danville, AR; his daughter Jenny (Virginia Ann) Sharrer, of Houston; son, Tim Apple and wife, Carol, of Belleville; and son Winston Apple and wife Liz, of Madison, VA. He is also survived by his brother Glendon Apple of Belleville; grandchildren Kyle Apple Harpers Ferry, WV), Livia Apple (Madison, VA), Lisa Dunn (Russellville, AR), Leslie Spears (Belleville, AR), Christel McCurry (Stafford, VA) and Ryan Sharrer Houston, TX); and 2 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at 5:00 PM, Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 29 at 2:00 PM at the Belleville Methodist Church, Bro. Jeff Henderson officiating. Interment will follow at Russell Cemetery, Belleville, Arkansas. Pallbearers will be Donnie Apple, Lonnie Apple, Brad Apple, Dale Knight, Boyce Page and R. C. Burrows. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 28, 2004)
Mrs. Hester Jane Apple of Belleville, departed this life January 6, 1949 at Oxnard, California in the St. Joseph Hospital.
Funeral services were held at the Deodar Chapel on January 10. Officiating was Rev. Peter K. Flaming and soloist was Miss Mary Reardon. Interment was at the Ivy Lawn Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 20, 1949)
Jimmie Apple, age 77, of Lawton, OK, died Thursday, August 2, 2001 at his residence. He was born the child of John and Bessie Apple on September 11, 1923 in Havana, AR. After attending school he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps. He worked with the CCC in Little Rock, AR and at Yellowstone National Park. On November 15, 1943 he was drafted into the United States Army. He served during WWII as well as being stationed in Okinawa during the Korean War and Vietnam. He received many decorations during his military service and was honorably discharged at Fort Sill on June 30, 1969. After his retirement from the service, he was employed at Cameron University from 1969 to 1988. He was very active in civic organizations. He was a Boy Scout Leader for the Black Beaver Council on the troop level, and received the Silver Beaver Award. He was also active with the Lawton Council of Camp Fire, where he was awarded the Dr. Gullick Award. He also served as a First Aid Instructor for the Lawton Chapter of the American Red Cross. He was a member of the Lawton Heights United Methodist Church and served on the Board of Trustees for many years.
Survivors include his wife, Emmy, whom he met and married in Germany at the end of WWII; two daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Danny Crowder of Tulsa, OK and Janet and Louis Gibson of Muskogee, OK; son and daughter-in-law, James and Vicki Apple of Lawton, OK; a brother, Joe Apple of Havana, AR and seven grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Walter Joe Apple. Memorial contributions may be made to The Lawton Heights United Methodist Church Memorial Contributions, PO Box 2876, Lawton, OK 73502 or to Hospice of Lawton Area, Inc. PO Box 2074, Lawton, OK 73502. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 8, 2001)
Havana Man Burned To Death at Home - John Apple of Havana was burned to death Tuesday Morning about 3:30 a. m. when his home was destroyed by fire of unknown origin.
Mr. Apple was about 70 years of age and lived alone, having been separated from his wife, Bessie, of Havana. He is survived, besides his wife, by four brothers, Sam, Wilburn and Ed of Dardanelle and Charlie of Marlow, Okla.; two sisters, Mrs. Alice Taylor of Marlow, Okla., and Mrs. Julia Watkins of Belleville; and two sons, Jimmy of the Army in Texas and Joe of Havana. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 25, 1948)
Lila Lee Tygart Apple, age 83 of Havana, AR, loving wife of Clyde Apple, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2000 at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville, AR. She was born June 15, 1917 at Cedar Creek Community, Yell County, Arkansas to the late Lee and Verna Payne White. She was a member of the Havana United Methodist Church. She was a kind and caring friend to the people whose lives she touched and was a generous and loving mother. Lila was married to Robert Tygart of Belleville for 52 years. He preceded her in death in 1988. She married Clyde Apple of Havana, AR for her remaining 12 years. They lived happily in Havana. She had enjoyed good health for most of her life; however, for her last two years she became a dialysis patient and succumbed to related health issues.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, James H. White and Robert "Toogan" Dale White, and one sister, Jaunita Spivey.
Her survivors include, her husband, Clyde Apple; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert "Bob" Lee and Betty Tygart of Danville, AR and Paul White and Alice Tygart of Belleville, AR; a step-son, Jody Lee Apple of Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania; a stepdaughter, Lina Marie Eisenhardt of Catskill, NY; her brother, Dean White of Scottsdale, AZ; grandson, Vernon Lee Tygart of Jackson MS; granddaughter, Elizabeth Lambert of Danville; step grandsons, Jonathan White and Benjamin White both of Clifton Heights, PN; step granddaughters, Teshanna Tent and Desiree Tefft both of Catskill, NY; five great-grandchildren and several nephews and nieces.
Service was Friday, November 17, 2000 at the Havana Assembly of God Church with Rev. Hulon Wiser and Rev. Joe Gramling officiating. Burial was in the Havana Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 22, 2000)
Lucille Apple, age 86 of Corinth, died Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. She was born April 13, 1922 in Cedar Creek Community, AR to the late Charles Richard and Stella Hignight Nihart.
She is preceded in death by her husband Glendon Apple.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Donnie and Beckie Apple of Grannis, AR, Lonnie and Belinda Apple of Danville, Tommy, and Judy Apple of Danville; grandchildren, Bradley and Melanie Apple of Corinth, Tony and Sarah Apple of CO, Dan and Tracy Apple of Havana, Michael and Jenny Apple of Grannis, AR, Kimberly and Todd Johnston of Danville; great grandchildren, Tyson, Ashley, Logan, Kate, Abby, Daniel, Hannah and Kamryn Apple, Caleb Short, Jakob, Halle and Haydn Johnston, Dylan and Blake Morgan.
Funeral service was on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at Danville Church of Christ. Burial was in Earl Ladd Cemetery. Arrangements made by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 4, 2009)
Mrs. Ozzo Apple, Mamie Jennings Apple passed away at her home near Havana March 26, 1950. She was 52 years of age. She was married to Ozzo Apple October 24, 1917.
Survivors include her husband, five sons, Wayne of Guadalupe, Calif. ,Clyde with the Air corps in Germany, Ray, Gordon and Kent all of home; one daughter, Mrs. Everette Bull of Little Rock. Two brothers, Marshall Davis of Havana and Douglas Davis of New Mexico; three sisters, Mrs. Harmon Frazier, Havana, Mrs. W. R. Hays of Richmond, Calif. Mrs. B. F. Benefield of Hot Springs and five grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, March 30, 1950)
Sadie Clarke Apple, age 93, of Dardanelle, AR. died Thursday, December 31, 1998 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born January 1, 1905, at Dardanelle, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Viola Cooper Clarke and the widow of Harrison Apple.
She was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister.
Survivors include a son, Robert E. Apple Sr. of Dardanelle, AR; a daughter, Margaret Burford of Dardanelle, AR; five grandchildren, Steve Burford of Russellville, AR. Paulette Burford of Flint, MI, Dawn Haney of Dardanelle, AR. Dr. Robert E. Apple, Jr. of Baton Rouge, LA and Robin Erwin of Maumelle; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was Saturday at the Cornwell Chapel by the Rev. Bennie Harmon. Burial was in the Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 6, 1999)
Mrs. T. A. Apple - Funeral serves were conducted in the Belleville Methodist Church Tuesday for Mrs. T. A. Apple. Burial was in Russell Cemetery.
She died unexpectedly at her home early Saturday morning. She was a member of the Belleville, Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband; five daughters, Mrs. G. C. Sadler and Mrs. H. M. Steinfield of Texas, Mrs. E. R. Robertson, Mrs. Arch Hare and Mrs. E. L. McBride, all of Belleville; four sons, H. R Apple of Oklahoma, C. O. Apple of California, Grady and Glendon Apple of Belleville; two brothers, Jerry and H. D. Haney of Little Rock; three half-brothers, E. Jim and George Haney of Oxnard, California; three half-sisters, Grace Vestal, Edna Barnett and Cordie Haney all of Danville; step-mother, Mrs. Mary Jane Haney of Danville; fifteen grandchildren and five great-grand children. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, October 20, 1949)
Quinton Clyde Applegate, age 27 died in a Little Rock Hospital November 8, 1948 after a long illness.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Pauline Applegate, of Fort Smith; his mother Mrs. Lue Suggs, near Belleville; Mrs. Ina smith, of Hackett; two brothers, Clon, of Merced, Calif., Hison, of St. Paul, Nebraska. Also a host of other relatives and friends.
He was laid to rest in the National Cemetery at Fort Smith, Friday, November 12. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 18, 1948)
Mary Margaret Tolson Appleton, age 85, of Dardanelle, AR formerly of Hot Springs, AR died Tuesday, August 4, 1998 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Ray Appleton; a son, Lynn Edward Appleton; her parents, Benjamin and Willie H. Tolson; three brothers, Ralph, Wilburn and Juson Tolson and a son-in-law, Jim Woodall.
Survivors include two daughters and son-in-law, Jo Ann Woodall of Dardanelle and Mary Ann and Donnie Golden of Hot Springs; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The body was cremated. Arrangements are by Gross Funeral Service of Hot Springs. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 12, 1998)
Mrs. Sadie O. Evans Arbuckle, age 86 of Houston, TX, formerly of Dardanelle, AR, widow of John D. Arbuckle, died Saturday, January 17, 1998 in Houston, TX. She was born February 2, 1911 in Dardanelle, AR to the late Dermitt and Lettie B. Johnson Evans. She was a homemaker and mother and a member of the Dardanelle Church of Christ.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Joann and Lyn Hickey of Houston, TX; brother, Bill Evans of Little Rock, AR; two sisters, Velma Cash of Centerville, OH and Emma Jo Choate of Atlanta, GA; two granddaughters & son-in-law, Jody and David Nixon of Cincinnati, OH and Leatha Rosenbaum of Houston, TX; four great grandchildren, Kimberly, Carrie and Jonathan Nixon and Lettie Rosenbaum.
Service was January 21, 1998 at the Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Dardanelle with Bro. J. D. Cash and Bro. David Nixon officiating. Interment was in the Dyer Cemetery, Dyer, AR by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 28, 1998)
Four County War Dead Arrive In U. S. Four Yell County World War II dead are among the 5,442 American dead due to arrive in New York on April 1 and 2. Being returned from military cemeteries at Henry Chapel, Belgium, and Valor's and Epical, France are the bodies of Pfc. Opal M. Archer, son of Idus R. Archer of Danville, Pvt. Jeff Black, son of Mrs. Veto Black of Bluffton and Pvt. Earnest O. Rolland, son of Mrs. Loud M. Rollans, Rt. 2 Belleville. Being returned from a D-Day cemetery in Normandy is the body of Cpl. Pat H. Lassiter, Jr. husband of Edna L. Lassiter of Belleville. The information was released by the American Graves Registration Division at Memphis, where the bodies will be shipped for distribution to the homes. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 1, 1948)
Funeral services for Pfc. Opal M. Archer, who was killed in action in World War II and Danville, Friday morning, will whose body is due to arrive will be held Friday afternoon at 3:00o clock at Fitch cemetery, near Casa. Military rites will be conducted by the Danville American Legion Post.
Pfc. Archer is the son of I. R. Archer of Belleville Rt. 2. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 15, 1948)
Services held for PFC. Opal M. Archer - Services were conducted for Pfc. Opal Archer Sunday afternoon, with Rev. T. H. Teal officiating. Military rites were conducted by the Danville American Legion Post, with burial in Fitch cemetery near Casa.
Pfc. Archer was killed in action in France on January 16, 1945. His body arrived in Danville from an overseas cemetery April 16. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 22, 1948)
Wanda Lucille Edwards Archer, 68, of Pine Bluff died Sunday in Redfield, AR. She was born August 14, 1936 to the late Arthur G. & Annie Davis Edwards of Lonoke County. She had been employed as a desk clerk for the Townhouse Motel and had served as a private caregiver for many years. She was a member of the Family Church and was a member of the Laura & James Pierce Home Group. She enjoyed reading and playing cards.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cleon Archer whom she married on Dec. 27, 1956. She was also preceded in death by six siblings and a step-son, Larry Archer.
Survivors include four children, Diane Staton, Linda Post and Tommy Archer all of Pine Bluff, and Regina Cole of Redfield; a sister, Aliene Burgess of Phoenix, AZ; a brother, Lyndel Edwards of Danville, AR; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be today, Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at Hale-South Funeral Home in Pine Bluff. Internment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 2, 2005)
Betty B. Arlen, age 74, of Durant, OR, formerly of Plainview, AR died Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at MCSO. Durrant, OK. She was born January 28, 1928 in Plainview, AR to the late Fred and Ella Ryals Blackstock. She was of the Methodist Faith, a homemaker and was active in the County Extension Club of Russellville, AR.
She was preceded in death b her parents and her husband. William H. Arlen.
Survivors include 2 sisters. Sue Hutchin of Durant, OK., Inell Brown of Minneapolis, MN; a sister-in-law, Marv Allen of Maryland; numerous nephews and nieces. Special friends, Carolyn Jones of Russellville AR, Susan Waits of Corpus Christi, TX.
No services are planned at this time. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 17, 2002)
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