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Mrs. Mary Pearl Ramer Atkinson, age 86, of Dardanelle, died Monday, April 28, 1986. Mrs. Atkinson was a housewife and a member of the Dardanelle First United Methodist Church.
She is survived by one son, H. N. Atkinson of Dardanelle, two daughters, Morene Pfeifer of Dardanelle and Maxine Gilliland of Osceola. One brother, Earl Ramer of California, one sister, Myrtle McGuire of Morrilton, and one grandchild.
Services were Wednesday, April 30, 1986 at the Dardanelle First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bonda Moyer officiating. Interment will be in Brearley Cemetery at Dardanelle. Services were in care of Cornwell Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Hugh Balloun, A. B. Cox, Joe Petray, Pete Tilman, Frank Lee Johnson, and Orville Brown. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 5-7-1986)
Reba Atkison, age 70, passed away at St. John's Hospital in Tulsa, OK on August 23, 2001. She was the daughter of the late Cecil and Beulah Jackson Atkison of Blanchard, LA. She was the granddaughter of the late H. D. and Nannie Jackson of Waveland and Havana and had lived in Tulsa since the death of her parents. She was a member of the Eastside Church of Christ in Tulsa, OK.
Survivors include her brother, R. C. Atkison and nieces, Reva and Ruby Ann.
Funeral service was held in Tulsa at Moore's Memory Chapel with burial in Havana Cemetery with Bro. John McCourt on August 27. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 12, 2001)
Ruby L. George Atwood, age 85, of Modesto, CA died Sunday, March 7, 2004 at oak Valley Care Center, Oakdale, CA. She was a native of Dardanelle, AR and lived in Modesto 60 years. She was born in Arkansas on March 19, 1918 to the late Lilburn Green and Cora Ella George. She worked at Gene Thomas Trailer Sales for 20 years. She enjoyed cooking and sewing.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Charlene Teeple and three brothers, Homer L., James L. and Herman J. George.
She is survived by her children, Bobby Atwood of Riverbank, CA, Lloyd Atwood of Banning, CA, Sandra Atwood of Modesto, CA and Shirley Cravey of Tucson, AZ; brothers, Lloyd George of Chinese Camp, CA and David George of Modesto, CA; 13 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
A graveside service was held March 20 at Chinese Camp Cemetery. Eaton Family Funeral Cremation Service, Modesto, CA was in charge of arrangements. Remembrances may be made to Community Hospice, 601 McHenry Ave. Modesto, CA 95350. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 31, 2004)
E. L. (Mike) Audirsch Jr., age 59, of Mariagpa, formerly of Danville, died Wednesday, December 25, 1996 at St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center in Little Rock. He was the Agency Manager for Lee County Farm Bureau, having previously been the Agency Manager in Yell and Miller counties. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Gideons International and National Life Underwriters Associations.
He is survived by his wife Pat Audirsch and his mother Mrs. Nellie Audirsch both of Marianna; one daughter Heather Audirsch Hay wood of Hot Springs; one son Dr. Lance Audirsch of Helena; and two grandchildren.
A memorial service was held Friday, December 27 at the First Baptist Church in Marianna. Interment was in Marianna Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Marianna, Gideons International, Lee County Farm Bureau Scholarship Fund, or organization of choice. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 1, 1997)
Nellie Audirsch, age 95, died Thursday, October 25, 2001. She was born April 23, 1906 and was preceded in death by her husband, E. L. (Lensy) Audirsch, Sr. and her son, Emiel (Mike) Audirsch, Jr.
Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Pat Audirsch of Mariana; granddaughter Heather Audirsch Haywood and husband Ken of Stuttgart; grandson Dr Lance Audirsch and wife Annetta of West Helena and their children Lindsay and Luke; and sister Iness Rowan of Mulvane, Kansas.
Graveside services were held Saturday, October 27, at 4:00 p. m. at Marianna Memorial Park. Memorials suggested to organization of choice. Arrangements by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, Marianna, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 31, 2001)
Vernon Marcus Auld, age 67, of Ola, AR died Saturday, August 14, 1999. He was a highly decorated U. S. Air Force Veteran and was a Staff Sergeant with the Air Police.
Survivors include his wife, Robbie Auld of Ola, AR; a son, Dennis Auld of Haskell, Ar; six daughters, Charlotte Clay and Cathy May of Ola, AR, Cindy Love of East End, AR, Carolyn Gullett of Benton, AR, Carla McEloud of Rover, AR and Tammy Gettle of Nola, AR; four brothers; six sisters; 15 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are 11 AM Wednesday, August 18, 1999 at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home Chapel in Benton, AR with the Rev. Dennis Crawford officiating. Committal and interment was be at 2 PM Wednesday at Aly Cemetery in Aly, AR. Memorials may be made to the McClellan V. A. Hospital, Surgical IC Unit, Little Rock, AR. Pallbearers will be W. T. Auld, Dennis Auld, Orville Fulmer, Johnny Ray, Charles Failla, Jerry Duplissey, Marlin Wright and Clyde Crookham Jr. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 18, 1999)
Norma Jean Ault, age 66, of Lonsdale, AR died Tuesday, August 4, 1998 at St. Joseph's Regional Health Center. She was born January 7, 1932 at Story, AR to Buford and Beula Nichols. She married Zeulen C. Ault on January 9, 1949, at Lonsdale, AR. She was a very loving, caring and giving wife, mother and friend to all who knew her. She was a member of the Smith Creek Missionary Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by, her father, Buford Nichols and a grandson, Wilburn Smith.
Survivors include; her husband of 49 years, Zeulen Ault; her mother, Beula Nichols; three sons and daughters-in-law, Lane and Janet Ault of Mount Pleasant, Alan and Susan Ault and Lawrence and Tracie Ault of Lonsdale; four daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Paul Burks of Lonsdale, Connie and Frank Pfenenger of Monticello, Peggy and Joe Smith and Georgia and Paul David Morgan all of Hot Springs; 17 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Lon and Meda Nichols of Alexander and Norman and Jimmie Nichols of Star City; one sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and J. W. Abbott of Story and one sister-in-law, Barbara Nichols.
Services was held August 6, 1998 at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Frank Pfenenger and Bro. Norris Garner officiating. Burial followed at Newkirk Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Smith Creek Missionary Baptist Church. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 12, 1998)
Jewell Mary Austin, age 80 of Dardanelle, died Friday, December 7, 2007 at River Valley Medical Center. She was born October 10, 1927 in Kansas to the late David and Letha Rollans Rickett. She was a retired restaurant owner of Austin Mark Restaurant.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence H. Austin.
Survivors include her children and their spouses, Robert and Marie Bailey of Dover; John and Bobbie Bailey of Malvern; Jeff and Tammy Bailey of Kansas; Joe and Phyllis Bailey of Wyoming, Tommy and Darla Masters of Hot Springs; Edith Bailey of Dardanelle; Loretta and Dennis Dugan of Hot Springs; Bennie Ruth and Phillip Maine of Missouri; sisters, Dorothy Martin of Flat Rock, Minne May Hughes of California; seventeen grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Graveside services were held December 11, 2007 at North New Hope Cemetery in Dover. Arrangements are under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 12, 2007)
Mickey Leo Austin, age 52 of Bluffton, AR, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at Baptist Medical Center. He was born February 11, 1958 in Plainview, AR to the late Chester Lee and Frankie Mae Groves Austin. He was a member of the Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Tressa Fitch Austin; daughters, Erika Austin of Bluffton, Heather Austin of Hot Springs; brothers, Leon Austin of Harvey, David Austin of Waldron, Roy Lee Austin of Nola, Jimmy Dale Austin of Gravelly, Eddy Austin of Gravelly, Chester Lee Austin, Jr. of Harvey; sisters, Faye McConnell of Harvey, Shirley Maxey of Nola; many nieces and nephews.
Memorial service was Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church in Gravelly with Rev. Mike Ellis and Rev. Zachary Garrigus officiating. Burial was at Monroe Cemetery at Harvey. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 1, 2010)
William Robert Austin born December 20, 1918 and departed this life June 16, 1949 at Methodist Hospital, Memphis Tenn.
A graduate of Fourche Valley High School and is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Austin, Plainview; one brother, Kenneth of Little Rock; two sisters, Mrs. Harley Blagg, Gravelly and Mrs. Morland Keaton, Little Rock. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 23, 1949)
Robert Wayne Autrey, age 30, of Danville, AR died Sunday, June 9, 2002 at the University of Arkansas Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. He was born in Ventura, CA on December 28, 1971. He was a 1990 graduate of Western Yell Co. High School.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Earl Stickler.
Survivors include, his father and step-mother, Sidney and Donna Autrey of Belleville, AR; his mother and stepfather, Melinda and Joe Bailey of Norman, OK; a sister and brother-in-law, Gena and Roger Burns of Dardanelle, AR; a brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and Channon Martin of Piqua, OH; two grandmothers, Louise Stickler of Danville, AR and Jean Follofield of Santa Paula, CA and a niece, Shelby Burns of Dardanelle, AR.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, June 13, 2002 at 10:00 a. m. at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. John McCourt officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 12, 2002)
Mr. Frankie Lee Autry, age 50, of Stockton, CA died October 13, 2001 at his residence in Stockton. He was born December 12, 1950 in Modesto, CA and has lived in Stockton since 1971. He attended Stanislaus Union, Sylvan Union and Hart-Ransom Schools, all of Modesto, and Delta College in Stockton. He was disabled.
He is survived by his father, Oliver J. Autry of Modesto, CA; his mother and step father, Mary L. (McConnell) and James C. Bowden. Sr. of Modesto, CA; two brothers, Sammy Gene Autry and James C. Bowden, Jr. both of Modesto and two sisters, Betty Lou Cordero of Modesto, CA and Susan Ann LeBlanc of Chandler, AZ.
Funeral service will be today, Wednesday, October 17 at 1 p. m. at Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel in Modesto, CA. Burial will be in Lakewood Memorial Park in Hughso. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 17, 2001)
Syble Maybell Rainey (Standridge) Autry, age 85 of Hudson, FL, died Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at Windsor Woods Nursing Home. She was born February 20, 1919 at Rose Creek, Casa, to the late Carol and Lillian Archer Rainey. She was a homemaker.
She is preceded in death by her first husband, Boyd Standridge; second husband, William O. Autry; sons, Larry Standridge, Leon Standridge; brothers, Jessie Rainey, Theo Rainey; sisters, Mamie Clark, Reba Heim, Ruby Eubanks, Girtha Barnett, Clara Barnett.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Peter Watt of Hudson, FL; daughter-in-law, Patsy Standridge of Delaware; sister, Leatress Standridge of Dardanelle; five grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 12,205 at Cornwell Chapel Dardanelle. Interment will be at Ringer Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 16, 2005)
Dessie Mae Avery, age 80 of Belleville, died Sunday, July 27, 2008 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. She was born December 18, 1927 in Little Texas, Arkansas to the late Roma and Agnes Beasley Humphreys. She was a line worker for Wayne Farms and a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Avery; brothers, Robert, James, George, and Owen Humphreys; sisters, Susie Harvey, Lucy and Onia Humphreys.
Survivors include sister Margaret Trent of Waldron; caregivers, a niece and nephew, Danielle and Robert Earls of Belleville; several other nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 2:00 p. m. at Russell Cemetery in Belleville with Bro. John Mc- Court officiating. Visitation will be today, July 30, 6:00 to 8:00 p. m. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 30, 2008)
Edward Veo Avery, age 68, of Sallisaw, OK died Friday, January 15, 1999 at his home. He was born May 8, 1930 at Macedonia, AR. (near Danville) the son of Herbert and Agnes Wilson Avery, who preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by three brothers, Virgil, Vernon and Alfred and one sister, Daisy.
He is survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Vester and Dorothy Avery of Oklahoma City, OK; four sisters and a brother-in-law, Delanie Humphreys of Sallisaw, OK, Delpha Owens of Danville, AR. Dollie Ramey of Belleville, AR. and Donnie and David Smith of Pagosa Springs, CO; three sisters-in-law, Margie Avery of Danville, Dessie Avery of Belleville and Shirley Avery of Westcliff, CO, also included are a host of nephews, nieces and cousins.
Graveside serves were January 18, 1999 at Macedonia Cemetery near Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 20, 1999)
Lisa Ann Angeron Avery, age 31, of Danville, AR died Saturday, February 12, 2000 a Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. She was born in Morgan City, LA, March 25, 1968. She was the manager for Avery Farms in Danville, AR.
She is survived by her husband, Mark Avery; her parents, Gary J. and Patricia Ann Ackerman Angeron of Morgan City, LA; her three daughters, Melanie, Angel and Jena Wade Toups of Danville, AR; two step-sons, Scott and Shaun Avery both of Danville, AR; a brother, Gary J. Angeron, II of Morgan City, LA; her grandmother, Anna Bell Angeron of Morgan City, LA; her father-in-law, Floyd Avery of Danville; her mother-in-law, Jean B. Ayo of Hackett, AR and her grandmother-in-law, Margie Avery of Danville, AR.
Graveside service will be held Thursday, February 17, 2000 at 2:00 p. m. at the Macedonia Cemetery with Elder Dennis Horn officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home d Danville, AR. Family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p. m. at the funeral home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 16, 2000)
Lloyd "Pop" Virgil Avery, age 60, of Dover, AR died Thursday, March 4, 2004 at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville, AR. He was born in Dutch Creek, AR on February 15, 1944. He was the owner of Avery Enterprises and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 3928 Russellville.
He was preceded in death by his father, Luther "Virgil" Avery.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Moore Avery; his mother, Margie Cross Avery of Russellville, AR; two sons, Scott and Shane Avery both of Oklahoma City, OK; three daughters, Elisha Coonts, North Dover, Misty Ridenhour, Russellville and Melissa Mears of Dover; a brother and sister-in-law, Floyd and Katharine Avery of Danville, AR; a sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Gene Owens of Danville, AR; fathers-in-law and mothers-in-law, Leon and Pauline Vangilder of Atkins, AR and Fred and Wanda Moore of Mulberry, AR; thirteen grandchildren and several nephews and nieces and his girls, Goober Dog and Lil Sister of the home.
Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 10, 2004)
Rev. Samuel Avery, age 68, a retired Baptist minister and a merchant of Casa, died January 16, 1956 at his home.
He is survived by his wife; a son, Loyd Avery of Casa; three daughters, Mrs. Lloyd Townsell of Casa, Mrs. Bob Black of Cove Bay, Ore. and Mrs. Kanzie Wade of Hughson, Calif.; a brother, Luther Avery of Lake Village; three sisters, Mrs. Willie Tucker of Casa and Mrs. Mollie McAlister and Mrs. Lizzie Morgan of Perryville, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 26, 1956)
Vester Lee Avery, lost his long battle with cancer, June 19, 2000 at his home in Midwest City, OK. He was born September 22, 1938 at Shark, a community up Highway 80.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Agnes Wilson Avery; an infant son; a daughter, Sandy; four brothers, Virgel, Vernon, Veo and Alfred and one sister, Daisy.
He is survived by, his wife, Dorothy Scott Avery; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Melinda Avery; two grandchildren, Matthew and Amanda Avery; four sisters, Delanie Humphreys, Sallisaw, OK, Delphia Owens, Danville, AR, Dollie Ramey, Belleville, AR and Donnie Smith, Pagosa Springs, CO; sisters-in-law, Margie Avery, Danville, AR; Dessie Avery, Belleville, AR; Sharon Stuart, Norman, OK and Vernice of Tennessee; two brothers-in-law, Wayne Scott of Danville and Junior Scott of Russellville, AR; one aunt, Bessie Brannam of Dover, AR and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. His final resting place is in Oklahoma beside his beloved daughter, Sandy. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 28, 2000)
Two Year Old Girl Drowns at Ola- A two year old girl, Judy Ann Avey, drowned near her home in Ola Sunday afternoon. When Mrs. Avey discovered that Judy Ann was not in her bed where she had left her while in the kitchen, she went outside to look for her. She found the little girl and her doll floating in a branch which runs behind the house.
She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Avey of Ola; two brothers, Tommie of Ola and Willis of Chama, N. Mex. seven sisters, Victorine of Ola, Vidas and Ruth of Carden Bottom, Betty, Willie Mae, Ida and Mary of the home and a grandmother, Mrs. Ida Avey of Ola. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, July 12, 1951)
Roscoe Awalt, age 64, of Centerville died Monday at St. Mary's Medical Center in Russellville. He was born February 1, 1938 in Ft. Smith and was the son of the late Henry and Helen Decker Awalt. He was retired from Dow Chemical.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jenny Swilley.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Jerry Scoles Awalt; two sons and daughters-in-laws, Bobbie Clayton and Phyllis Awalt of Dardanelle, Ronnie and Suzie Awalt of Centerville; a daughter, Sandy Awalt of Centerville; 3 grandchildren, Jozf Awalt of Dardanelle, and Kenny and Lacy Awalt of Centerville.
Funeral services will be today, Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at 10:00 a. m. at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with the Rev. Milton Cowling officiating. Burial will be in Petillo Hill Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. Visitation was Tuesday, 6 to 8 p. m. Pallbearers will be Robert McMullen, Joe Heflin, Ron Sawrie, Anthony Keeling, Randy Keeling, Rick Mashburn. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 27, 2002)
Kenneth Aycock, age 76, of Dardanelle, died Monday, December 29, 2003 at his residence. He was born August 8, 1927 at Atkins, AR to the late Jack and Stella Lile Aycock. He was a retired truck driver for Bilt/Well Roofing, an Army veteran, and a member of the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church of Russellville.
Survivors are his wife, Vera Alewine Aycock of Dardanelle; 2 sons, Larry Aycock of Dardanelle, William (Bill) Aycock of Carrollton, TX; 1 daughter, Jana Dennis of Vilonia, AR; 1 brother and sister-in-law, David and Vivian Kirby of Russellville; 5 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
Services will be 2:00 p. m. Wednesday, December 31, 2003 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with the Rev. Larry Pettus officiating. Interment will follow at Rankin Cemetery in Russellville. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6:00-7:00 p. m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Steve Dennis, Mike Price, Kevin Smoke, Clint Johnson, Danny Price and John Kirby. Honorary pallbearer will be Danny Kirby. Arrangements are under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 31, 2003)
Chester Maris Aydelotte, age 69, of Plainview, died at his home on March 13 after several weeks of illness. He was a native of Indiana and was a former employee of the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railroad, working in the Gary steel mills for 45 years. He spent the remaining years of his life in Plainview, the spot of his choice. He was a member of the Switchmen's Union of North America.
Survivors include two sons, Chester and Elmer of Gary, Ind.; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Koda of Woodland Hills, Calif. and Mrs. John Speering of Compton, Calif.; a brother and nine grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, March 24, 1960)
Mrs. Jeanette Babb, age 71, died December 27, 1952 at Eufaula, Okla., where she was making her home with her brother, Amos Harris. She was a member of the Baptist Church and a member of the Eastern Star.
She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Roxie Edwards of Mena; two brothers, Amos Harris, Eufaula, Okla. and Clemit Harris, Fairfax, Okla. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 3, 1952)
Marie Baechle, age 92, of Plainview, AR died Sunday, August 8, 1999 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, AR. She was born April 26, 1907 in Viernheim, Germany to the late, Georg and Hemine Lautenschiaeger Georgi. She was a line worker for Reliable Electric Company in Franklin Park, IL, a homemaker and mother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Anton Baechle.
Survivors are her son and daughter-in-law, Walter and Regina Baechle of Ola, AR; daughter and son-in-law, Erna and O. J. Robison of Plainview, AR; two sisters, Elise Reckert and Rosel Neudinger both of Germany; four grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was cremated. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 11, 1999)
Charles Joe Bagby, age 68 of Clarksville, died Sunday, February 20, 2005 at Johnson County Regional Medical Center. He was born September 9, 1936 at Dardanelle, to the late Joe and Lobelia Nichols Bagby.
He is preceded in death by a brother, Lloyd Ray Bagby.
Survivors include two children, Gregory Bagby of Russellville, Madria Bagby of Russellville; brother and sister-in-law, Eddie and Delois Bagby of Dardanelle; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Willa and William Webster of Dardanelle, Ruth and William Jones of Bullhead City, AZ; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 24, 2005, 11:00 a.m. at Cornwell Funeral Chapel, Dardanelle. Internment will be at Nebo Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 23, 2005)
Eddie Lynn Bagby, Jr. age 24 of Dardanelle died Tuesday, March 9, 1999 at Southwest Regional Hospital in Little Rock. Mr. Bagby was born July 3, 1974 in Danville. He was a chicken catcher for Frank Feruson of Pottsville and a Member of the St. James CME Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Hattie Foster and Joe and Lobetia Bagby.
Survivors include his parents, Eddie Lynn, Sr. and Hattie Foster Bagby of Dardanelle; 4 brothers, James Foster of Russellville, Ellis Foster of Clarksville, Ronald Foster Bagby of Indiana and Cedric Bagby of Dardanelle; 3 sisters, Sundra Foster, Tammy Bagby and Trish Bagby all of Dardanelle; one son, Eddie Lynn Bagby, III of Conway and several aunts and uncles, several nephews and nieces.
Services were Sunday afternoon at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Rev. Fannie Washington officiating. Interment was at Oakridge Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 17, 1999)
Marie H. Bagby, age 90, of Dardanelle, AR died Thursday, March 13, 2003 at Sparks Regional Medical Center in Ft. Smith, AR. She was born July 22, 1912 in Danville, AR, the daughter of Herman and Laura Moore Howell. She was retired from ARVAC and SCAN, and was a member of St. Paul Methodist Church, Dardanelle and the Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Paul Bagby.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Debra Robinson and Dean Williams of Ft. Smith, AR; two granddaughters, Erica Marie and Bianca Williams of Ft. Smith and a step-daughter, Anna D. Golden.
Funeral services will be today, Wednesday, March 19, 2003 at 10 AM at Cornwell Chapel Dardanelle with Rev. Lee Allan officiating. Interment will be in Nebo Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. Pallbearers will be Lewis Johnson, Wendell Johnson, Ray Webster, William Reed, Charles Webster and Lonnie Dickens. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 19, 2003)
The funeral for Seaburn Redman Bagwell, age 54, of Ola, who died Sunday in a Booneville hospital, was conducted in the Needmore Cemetery, near Casa.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Ruby Sheets Bagwell; four sons, Clinden of Ft. Smith, Billy of San Diego, Calif. and Loyd and Harold Bagwell of Richmond, Calif. one sister, Mrs. Ann McGhee of Richmond, and four grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, August 27, 1959)
Evelyn Bailey 78 of Dardanelle died Thursday July 19, 2001 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. Born September 16, 1922 in Delaware, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Millard and Nellie Roberson Wood. She worked in many facets of newspaper production for both the Post Dispatch and the Arkansas Democrat. She was a member of the Dardanelle First Baptist Church, a fifty year member of the Eastern Star where she served as Worthy Matron, and was a charter member of the Dardanelle Rock Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Council Oaks 589 Order of the Eastern Star.
Survivors include a son Richard Bailey, Morrilton, a daughter Patricia Glazer, Lake Forrest, CA, a sister, Ruth Scarborough, North Little Rock, a brother, Lemoyne Wood, Delaware; grandsons, Richard "Rich" Bailey, Dardanelle, James Bailey, Morrilton, granddaughters, Susan Wegner, Laguna Hills, CA. Elizabeth Underwood, Dardanelle, a step-grandson, Shawn Duvall, Denver, CO. a great granddaughter, Cindy Decowski, Madison, VA, a step-great granddaughter, Julia Marie Underwood, Dardanelle, three step-great granddaughters, Vesta Kaye and Emma Abigail Decowski, Madison, VA, and Emily Danielle Duvall, Denver, CO.
Funeral Services were Monday July 23, 2001, at 2:00 p. m. at the Dardanelle First Baptist Church, with Reverent Milton Cowling officiating. Burial was in Graves Cemetery in Delaware by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, 118 South 2nd, Dardanelle, Arkansas 72834. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 25, 2001)
Mrs. Josephine M. Bailey, 36, died at a Texarkana hospital Tuesday, August 12, 1952 of cerebral hemorrhage.
Survivors include her husband, Lloyd Bailey, a stepdaughter, Mrs. Dahlia Fitch, a stepson, Bruce Bailey and a granddaughter, Kathleen Fitch. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 21, 1952)
Julia Inez Crawford Bailey, age 81, of North Little Rock, AR, born June 26, 1919 at Danville, AR, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2001. She was a member of Berean Baptist Church of No. Little Rock and retired from Red Ball Motor Freight and an active member of Teamsters Retirees.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elijah J. (Lige) Bailey.
She is survived by two daughters, Nancy and Maurice Langdon of North Little Rock, AR and Martha and Don McMillen of Wooster, AR; two sisters, Lillie Snow of Alexander, AR and Mattie Higgs of Danville, AR; one brother, Bill Crawford of Conway, AR; two grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; five step great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was at Berean Baptist Church on Friday, March 16 by Bro. David Webb. Burial was at Rest Hills. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 21, 2001)
Minnie Mae Bailey, age 84, of Atkins, died Saturday, June 8, 2002, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, in Russellville. A daughter of the late William Audie and Nancy Margaret Shockey Drewry, she was born January 20, 1918, at Bear Creek in Searcy County. She was a member of the Dardanelle Assembly of God. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two husbands, Paul R. Oliver and Harry R. Bailey; and n daughter, Martha Jean Oliver.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Myron Ray and Renee Oliver of Dardanelle; a son, Larry Don Oliver of Russellville; two daughters, Retha Mae Oliver and Carolyn Faye Oliver, both of Russellville; three brothers, Leonard Drewry of Hughson, California, Dale Drewry of Avenal, California; and William Audie Drewry, Jr. of Dover; two sisters, Bertha Owens of Witts Springs; and Lena Compton of Wichita, Kansas; twelve grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild; and numerous nephews and nieces.
Funeral service will be 2 p. m. Wednesday, June 12, 2002, at the Witts Springs Community Church, with Rev. James Feltner and Rev. David Owens officiating. Burial will be in the Witts Springs Cemetery, under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Eugine Oliver and Brian Ray Oliver. Memorials may be made to the Dardanelle Assembly of God-Building Fund, 1940 Hwy 22 West, Dardanelle, AR 72834 or to the Atkins Nursing Center-Minnie Mae Bailey Residents Fund, 605 N. W. 7th Street, Atkins, AR 72823, c/o Kay Barber (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 12, 2002)
Theo Bo Ray Bailey, age 80 of Dardanelle, died Friday, January 9, 2009 at St. Marys in Russellville. Born April 9, 1928 in Graham, Oklahoma, he was the son of the late Walter and Dona Davis Bailey. He was a truck driver, World War II Navy Veteran, member of the First Baptist Church, and a lifetime member of the Boyce-Woods VFW Post 3141.
He was preceded in death by his birth mother, Dona Davis, and his parents, Howard and Sylvia Bailey; and a sister, Lawana Bailey.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Helen Bailey of Dardanelle; son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Paula Bailey of Mt. Home; daughter, and son-in-law, Nancy and David Rasmusson of Russellville; two brothers and sisters-in-law; two grandsons; two granddaughters and grandson-in-law.
Graveside services were Tuesday, January 13th at Brearley Cemetery with Rev. Mike Smith officiating. Military honors Boyce-Woods VFW Post 3141. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 14, 2009)
Virgil C. Bailey, Jr. age 76, Liberal, Kansas, died Wednesday morning, July 31 at the Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, KS. He was born November 4, 1919 at Nimrod, Arkansas to Virgil C. Sr. and Sybil L. Gladden Bailey. He was married to Katie L. Glasgow on May 19, 1939 at Ola, Arkansas, she survives. He graduated from high school at Ola, AR hi 1937. He entered the U. S. Army Air Corps and served in World War II and was a hydraulics specialist. He came to Liberal in October 1943 and was a miller at the Light Grain & Milling 15 years before he purchased a machine shop. Virgil was a commercial pilot and flight instructor, he was also professional photographer and loved to fish and hunt. He owned and operated the Bailey Machine Shop before retiring in 1984.
In addition to his wife, Katie, he is survived by one son, Gary Bailey, Winter Park, CO; one daughter, Doneta Dudley, Kansas City, KS; two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday at the Western Avenue Church of Christ, Liberal, with Glenn Walton, officiating. Interment was in Restlawn Memorial Gardens. The family suggests that memorials be sent to the Western Avenue Church of Christ, 215 S. Western, Liberal, or to the High Plains Children's Home & Family Services, PO Box 7448, Amarillo, TX 79114 or memorials may be left at Miller Mortuary. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 8-7-1996)
Ervin Sander Bair was stricken with paralysis Saturday, December 27, 1947 at his home in Plainview and departed this life Thursday night, January 1, 1948, at the age of 77 years. Mr. Bair was a native of Missouri but had been a resident of Plainview for a number of years and a member of the Free Will Baptist Church.
He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, Mrs. Josie McClain Bair, one daughter, Mrs. Loy Seaton, Plainview, four sons, Hugh Bair of Mountain Pine, Clifford of Highland, California, Jess Bronie of Plainview; 16 grand-children and one great grandchild. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 8, 1948)
Tommy Lynn Bair, age 27, of Bluffton, AR died Monday, February 19, 2001 at St. Edwards Mercy Medical Center in Ft. Smith, AR. He was born October 28, 1973 in Danville, AR. He was a machinist foreman for Grandeur Fasteners in Ola and a 1993 graduate of Fourche Valley High School.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Stephanie Stokes.
He is survived by, his wife, Lillie Ennis Bair of Bluffton, AR; one daughter, Kendra Bair of Bluffton, AR; his father and step-mother, Arnold and Talitha Bair of Gravelly, AR; his mother, Betty Weems of Plainview, AR; father-in-law and step-mother-in-law, Larry and Louise Ennis of Bluffton, AR; his mother-in-law, Sara Ho well of Hot Springs, AR; three brothers, Randy Bair and Robert Wees both of Plainview, AR and Kyle "Bud" Bair of Gravelly, AR; two sisters, Rebecca Treadwell of Dardanelle, AR and Daisy Bair of Plainview, AR and special friends, Dick and Jean Gililland.
Services will be today, Wednesday, February 21, 2001 at 2:00 p. m. at the Mulberry Church in Gravelly with Rev. Lacy Minnie officiating. Interment will be in Bluffton Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR. Pallbearers will be Jeff Treadwell, Jeremiah Jones, Joey Williams, Todd Garner, James Metcalf and Jess Gililland. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 21, 2001)
Aline Petray Baker, age 93 of Dardanelle, died Tuesday, February 18, 2003 at Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born January 8, 1910, in London, Arkansas. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Calvin and Annie Hines Petray and was the widow of the late Ira Linley Baker who she married in June of 1928 in Malvern, Arkansas. They were married fifty-six years. Residents of Dardanelle since 1940, they owned and operated Baker's Cleaners for 37 years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a former member of the Business and Professional Women's Club of Dardanelle.
She was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include a son, Tommy Linley Baker and daughter-in-law, Kay Warren Baker of Dardanelle; a daughter, Barbara Baker Meek and son-in-law, Carroll Stickney Meek of Russellville; and a sister, Joan Ballard of Arkadelphia, AR; Grandchildren, James Stickney Meek of Little Rock, Deborah Lee Meek-Smith of Houston, TX, Lori Murdoch Garrett of Russellville, and Betsy Baker Case of Dardanelle. Also surviving are three great-grandsons, Daniel Case of Dardanelle, Ty Murdoch and Cort Murdoch of Russellville, and two great granddaughters, Ariel Smith of Houston, Texas, and McKenzie Meek of Beecher, Illinois, and she had many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were Thursday, February 20, 2003 in Brearley Cemetery with Rev. Floyd Ervin officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Dardanelle. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Donald F. Hill, Dr. Gene Ring, the late Dr. James D. Sykes, Dr. Kelly Meyer, and Dardanelle Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Staff and Employees. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 26, 2003)
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