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Bonnie Faye Baker age 71 of Dardanelle died Saturday, April 29, 2006 at Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born April 15, 1935 at Mt. Herman, OK to the late Robert and Mattie Burgen Speaks. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Dardanelle.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Baker; two brothers, Earl Speaks, Alton Speaks and a sister, Violet Lewis.
Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Terry and Agalia Baker of Witt Springs, Paul Baker of Dardanelle, Claude and Debbie Baker of Ola; a brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Kathy Speaks of Arp, TX; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Ruby Barton of Longview, TX, Mattie Belle and Marvin Jones of Longview, TX; a sister-in-law, Vickie Speaks of Ozone, AR; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren and numerous other family and friends.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, May 3, 2006, 10:00 a. m. at Ard Cemetery with Bro. Floyd Ervin officiating. Pallbearers: Aaron Baker, Kevin Baker, Brian Baker, Brent Baker, Donnie Isbell and Don Isbell. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 3, 2006)
Bonnie J. Baker, 72, of Dardanelle, died Thursday, November 25, 2004 at Dardanelle Hospital. She was born August 18, 1932 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She married Robert Allen Baker, Sr. on December 3, 1958 at Las Vegas, Nevada. She was retired from Quaker Oats and was a former member of the Moose Lodge in Marion, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant son.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Baker, Sr. of Dardanelle, two sons, Robert Baker, Jr. and wife, Margaret of Danville; Randy Baker, Sr. and wife, Aline of Dardanelle; five grandchildren, Bonnie Baker of Danville, Randy, Jr. Joshua, Jennie and Timothy Baker, all of Dardanelle and one great-granddaughter, Brooklyn Baker of Dardanelle.
Graveside funeral and burial was held on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 at Brearley Cemetery at Dardanelle by Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 1, 2004)
David LeRoy Baker, Sr. age 57 of Dardanelle, AR formally of Gridley, CA died Thursday, January 29, 1998 at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville. He was born in Marion, Ohio April 13, 1940, son of the late Robert Allen and Mildred Lucille Graybill Baker. He was a retired farmer. He was also preceded in by a sister, Shirley Ann Caldwell.
Survivors include his wife, Vera Kathleen Larsen Baker; two sons, David Baker and daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Ann Baker of Gridley, C A and Dennis Allen Baker of Dardanelle, AR; two daughters and sons-in-law, Deena Marie and David Ray Stroud of Batesville, MS and Susan Lynn Baker and Wayne Paradis of Dardanelle; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert Allen and Bonnie Baker of Dardanelle, AR and Herbert Eugene and Jeannie Baker of Marion, OH; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Katherine Louise Gaines of Waldron, Mildred Lois Sally and Curtis Dean Hudson of Waldron, AR and Betty Jane and Luther Banks of Bucyrus, OH and James Caldwell of Cardington, OH; three grandchildren, Joshua Kline of Gridley, CA, Little David Stroud and Ashley Stroud of Batesville, MS and a great-granddaughter, Brittany Kline of Gridley, CA.
Graveside service was February 2, 1998 at the Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 11, 1998)
David LeRoy Baker, Sr. age 57, of Dardanelle, AR, formerly of Gridley, CA died Thursday, January 29, 1998 at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville. He was born in Marion, OH April 13, 1940 son of the late Robert Allen and Mildred Lucille Graybill Baker. He was a retired farmer.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Ann Caldwell.
Survivors include his wife, Vera Kathleen Larsen Baker; two sons, David Baker, Jr. and daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Ann Baker of Gridley, CA and Dennis Allen Baker of Dardanelle; two daughters and son-in-law, Deena Marie and David Ray Stroud of Batesville, MS and Susan Lynn Baker and Wayne Paradis of Dardanelle; two brothers and sister-in-law, Robert Allen and Bonnie Baker of Dardanelle, Herbert Eugene and Jeannie Baker of Marion, OH; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Katherine Louise Gaines, Waldron, AR, Mildred Lois Sally and Curtis Dean Hudson of Waldron, AR and Betty Jane and Luther Banks of Bucyrus, OH; three grandchildren, Joshua Kline of Gridley, CA, Little David Stroud and Ashley Stroud both of Batesville, MS and a great-granddaughter, Brittany Kline of Gridley, CA.
Graveside service was February 2, 1998 at Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville, AR. Arrangement by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 4, 1998)
Plainview Man Killed In Wreck - Ed Baker, 25, of Plainview was killed in a car accident west of Plainview last Friday night. The accident happened on a curve just out of town on Highway 23 about 10 p. m. Baker, who was driving the car, died in a Russellville hospital about midnight. Robert Smith, 23, also of Plainview, a passenger in the front seat was critically injured and was taken to the hospital at Russellville. Two other occupants of the car, Bob Roy Knight, 16, and Richard Williams, 16, both of Plainview were not seriously hurt. They were riding in the back seat and were not thrown out of the car. Baker and Smith were both thrown from the car as it overturned several times. State Trooper Dickie Keathley, who investigated the accident, said the car left the road and traveled over 300 feet from the spot where the skid marks first appeared. Baker is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Baker of Plainview; three brothers, John Baker of New Mexico, and Victor and Paul Baker of Plainview; four sisters, Mrs. H. A. Stapleton and Mrs. Ray Black of Woodbridge, Cal. and Bonnie and Mary Ruth of Plainview, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Carey of Ola. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 31, 1956)
Edwin Dale Baker, age 73, of Conway, AR passed way Saturday, July 30, 2005 at Conway Regional Medical Center. He was born May 24, 1932 in Havana, AR (Yell County) to the late Ernest Lee and Ethel B. (Monroe) Baker. He was a retired inspector with the Union Pacific Railroad, a Mason and member of Desha Lodge #643 and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include two sons, Dennis Baker of Haughton, LA and Raymond Baker of Malvern, AR one sister, Helen Muriel Moore of Conway, AR two grandsons and two nieces.
Funeral service was Tuesday at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway with Dr. David Ard officiating.
Graveside service was held at the Havana Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Conway CARTI. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 3, 2005)
Ira "Pet" Baker, age 88, of Danville, AR died Thursday, June 26, 2003 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. He was born December 10, 1914 in Danville, AR to the late Arthur Jackson and Willie Kennon Baker. He was a retired Quality Control supervisor for a Brewery Manufacturer, a WW II Army Veteran, member of the North Little Rock Protective Order of Elk's Lodge, Danville Lion's Club, very interested in the Senior Center, and enjoyed playing dominos.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Earl, Ernest and Arthur Baker.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Whiteside Baker; a sister, Mary Faye Baker of Danville, AR; step-daughter, Judith Dimodana of Phoenix, AZ; a niece, Katie Warren of Reno, NV and very special cousins.
Funeral service was June 30, 2003 at the Danville First Baptist Church. Interment was in the Old Danville Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Phil Moudy, Waymon Sides, Philip Alexander, Mike Chaffin, Jim Holbrook and Joe Powers. Honorary were Danville Lions Club members. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 2, 2003)
John Curtis Baker, age 69, of Dardanelle, AR died Sunday, August 31, 1997 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was born October 12, 1927 in Cove, AR. He was a retired carpenter and was employed by Russellville Schools for 17 years.
Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Fay Baker of Dardanelle; three sons, Terry Baker of Witt Springs, AR, Paul Baker of Dardanelle, AR and Claude Baker of Ola, AR; his mother, Annie Cornelius of Cove, AR; two sisters, Winnie Cecil and Josephine Rails both of Cove, AR; also include are 4 grandchildren; one great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was Tuesday, September 2, 1997 at the Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Dardanelle, AR. Interment was in the Ard Cemetery. Services under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Brent, Aaron, Kevin, Brian Baker, J. J. Wilcox and Phillip Garrett. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 3, 1997)
John H. Baker, age 79, of Plainview, AR died Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. He was born April 28, 1924 in Ola, AR to the late Author L. and Nettie M. Carrie Baker. He was an Army Veteran and he retired as refrigeration maintenance from Tyson.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Billie J. Baker; one brother, Ed Baker and a stepson Bobby Harvell.
He is survived by five sons, Kenneth Baker of Tulsa, OK, Johnny Baker of Dover, AR, David Baker of Michigan, Eddie Baker and Carl Baker both of Arkansas; two daughters, Lavon Lievsay of Paris, AR and Shirley McClain of Missouri; one step-son, Gary Harvell of Greenwood, AR; three brothers, Victor and Paul Baker both of Plainview, AR and Kenneth Baker of Tulsa, OK; four sisters, Lois Stapleton of California, Frankie Schmit of Plainview, AR, Bonnie Berry of Dardanelle, AR and Mae Rue Harkie of Dardanelle, AR; 19 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Funeral service was June 27, 2003 at the Delaware First Baptist Church with Rev. Wiley Jones officiating. Interment was in McVay Cemetery near Paris by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Preston, Justin, Jason and Billy Baker and Bobby and Johnnie Livesay. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 2, 2003)
Mrs. John T. Baker, age 73, of Ola, Rt. 1 (Gilkey) died Saturday at her home. A native of Louisiana, she was formerly Miss Lou Della Light and was a Baptist.
Surviving relatives include two brother, John R. Light of Ola, Rt. 1, Frank Light of Helena and two sisters, Mrs. Stella Ingram of Missouri and Mrs. Jennie Stark of California. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, February 22, 1951)
Ms. Johnnie Mae Baker, age 84, of Memphis, TN, passed away March 20, 1999 at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, TN. She was the widow of Earl E. Baker of Union Lake, MI. She was born in Danville, AR. to Iola Russell and Felix Powers on February 11, 1915.
Survivors include Fern A. Powers of Memphis, Ira (Pet) Baker and Mary Faye Baker of Danville and 11 nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was March 24 at Elton Black Funeral Home in Union Lake, MI with burial at Perry Mount Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 24, 1999)
Mary Smith Baker, age 46, of Ola died Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at her home. She was born August 6, 1959 at Osceola to Loyd and Geneva Roberts Smith.
She is preceded in death by her father, Loyd Smith and a brother, Bill Smith.
Survivors include her husband, Steven Lee Baker of Ola: two sons and a daughter, Joshua Thomas of Dardanelle, Trenton Baker of Ola, Tiffany Blaylock of Mt. George; mother, Geneva Smith of Dardanelle; two sisters, Linda Brewer of Rogers, Teresa Pizzolato of Benton; six brothers, Sam Hicks of Fort Smith, Rick Savage of Fayetteville, Gary Smith of Dardanelle, Mark Smith of Indiana, Dan Smith of Dardanelle, Clark Smith of Rover; granddaughter, Brooklyn Kellyann Thomas of Dardanelle; father and mother-in-law, Johnny and Mary Baker of Ola.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 14, 2006)
Paul Baker, 72, of Plainview, AR died Wednesday, August 23, 2006 at his home. He was born September 27, 1933 at Ola to Arthur Lee and Nettie Mae Carrie Baker. He was an employee of Plainview Lumber Company for 33 years and Hatfield Lumber Company and Smith Pallet Company for several years. He attended the Free Will Baptist Church of Plainview and was of the Pentecostal faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Edward and John Baker, and a sister, Maryann Baker.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Irene Baker; two daughters and sons-in-law, Janet and Edward Oge of Russellville, and Kathy and David McCombs of Fayetteville; four sisters, Lois Stapleton of California, Frankie Schmidt of Plainview, Bonnie Berry of Russellville, and May Harkey of Dardanelle; two brothers, Victor Baker of Sims, and Ken Baker of Sand Springs, OK; four grandchildren and a great-grandchild
A graveside service was August 26, 2006 at Salem Cemetery in Plainview officiated by Bro. David Williams. Military honors provided by the V. F. W. Boyce-Woods Post 3141. Arrangements are under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 30, 2006)
Robert "Bud" Baker, age 73 of Dardanelle, died Monday, December 10, 2007 at River Valley Medical Center in Dardanelle. The son of Robert and Mildred Graybill Baker, he was born July 20, 1934 in Marion, Ohio. He retired as a shipping & receiving person with Quaker Oats Company in Marion. He was a member of the Moose Lodge #889 and the Eagles Lodge in Marion.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Jean Baker; his parents; an infant son; a brother, David Baker and a sister, Shirley Caldwell.
He is survived by two sons, Robert Baker, Jr. & wife Margaret of Danville, Randy Baker, Sr. & wife Aline of Danville; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; 5 siblings, Betty Banks of Bucyress, Ohio; Herb and Jeannie Baker of Marion, Ohio; Katie and Willie Brigance of Booneville; Sally and Curtis Hudson of Waldron; sister-in-law, Kathy Baker of Dardanelle.
Graveside funeral and burial will be at 10 A. M. Saturday, December 15, 2007 at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be 5-7 RM. Friday at the funeral home. Internet obituary and on-line guestbook available at www.humphreyfuneral.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 19, 2007)
Mrs. Stella Lile Baker, age 85, widow of Alden Baker died Thursday evening April 17, 1986, at the Yell County Nursing Home in Ola. Mrs. Baker was a Homemaker, a native of Jonesboro, the daughter of the late Dr. H. J. and Maud Rains Lile, Sr. Mrs. Baker was a member of the First Baptist Church of Harrisburg.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Jo Ann Watson of Paducah, Ky. and Mrs. Jean Lile Tucker of Danville. Four Grandchildren, Joe Tucker of Norcross, Ga. Charles Watson of Lexington, Ky. Alden Spriggs of Ft. Meyers, Fla. and Brooks Watson of Jackson, Miss. and six great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Danville United Methodist Church, Saturday afternoon with Rev. Mike Morey officiating.
Graveside services were Monday at Oaklawn Cemetery in Jonesboro. Arrangements and services were in care of Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 4-23-1986)
William C. Baker, age 56, of Ola, AR died Tuesday, June 7, 2005 at his home. He was born August 29, 1948 in Heavner, OK. He was a retired sawmill worker.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Baker.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Kay Powell Baker; a son. Tommy Baker of Hot Springs, AR; his mother, Sadie Irene Baker of Ola, AR; brothers and sister-in-law, Johnny and Mary Baker and Leo Baker all of Ola and several nieces and nephews. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 8, 2005)
Wayne Balanger, age 61, of Dardanelle died Saturday, October 31, 2009 in Dardanelle. The son of Charles and Anna Lee Vinson Balanger, he was born May 20, 1948 in Russellville. He was a truck driver with Bruce Lewis Trucking Company for many years. He was a very outgoing person who enjoyed singing, fishing and traveling.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include a son, Paul Wayne of Little Rock and one granddaughter.
Memorial service was held November 4, 2009 at Gate Way Pentecostal Church of God in Russellville. The Rev. Jerry Vinson officiated. Burial was at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock by Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 11, 2009)
Mrs. Ethel Clement Baldwin, age 93, of HOT SPRINGS, formerly of Russellville, died Saturday. Mrs. Baldwin was a member of Russellville Culture Club and First United Methodist Church, Russellville.
Graveside service will be at 2 p. m. Monday at Oakland Cemetery, Russellville. Burial will be by Shinn Funeral Home, Russellville.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Jack Wright of Hot Springs; a brother, Dr. B. L. Clement of Vero Beach, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Mark Breimo of El Dorado; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 2/-/1986)
Louise Baldwin, age 90, a resident of Russellville, AR formerly of Dardanelle, AR died Thursday, June 1, 2000 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center at Russellville, AR. She was born on February 26, 1910 at Dighton, KS to Alex and Della Zink Dutoit. She was a homemaker and the widow of William H. Baldwin. She was a member of the Dardanelle First United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by, a son, Donald L. Baldwin; a grandchild, Scott Baldwin and three step-grandchildren.
Survivors include, six sons and daughters-in-law, Dean and Edna Baldwin of Russellville, AR, Robert E. and Ann Baldwin of Lakeland, FL, Jim M. and Neta Jean Baldwin of Ft. Smith, AR, William H. Jr. and Mary Ann Baldwin of Bay Cliff, TX, Clifford A. and Sharron Baldwin of Porter, TX and Roger G. and Sherrol Baldwin of Littleton, CO; one daughter, Betty L. Vigil of Russellville, AR; one daughter-in-law, Alice Baldwin of Russellville, AR; one brother, Rex Dutoit of Salem, OR; 25 grandchildren, 45 great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; numerous step grandchildren and great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was June 6, 2000 at the 1st United Methodist Church at Dardanelle, AR officiated by Rev. Floyd Ervin. Burial was at the Elizabeth Hall Cemetery at New Blaine, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 14, 2000)
Dr. Ball And Wife Die The Same Day - Dr. and Mrs. Irvin Ball, Austin, Texas, both died within two hours of each other Tuesday, July 4, 1950, following heart attacks. Dr. Ball was assistant professor of education administration at the college in Austin and was 64 years old.
He is survived by one brother, J. E. Ball, two sisters, Mrs. Wade Wilson and Miss Sylvia Ball all of Danville. Mrs. Ball is survived by three nephews. Both had been in ill health. Dr. Ball collapsed about 11 a. m. at his home. His wife died about 12:45 p. m. Dr. Ball was raised in Moss Creek community in Yell County.
Funeral services were held in Austin on July 6. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 13, 1950)
Mr. Milbert "Bill" Ball, age 75, of Douglass, TX, died Wednesday, September 15, 1999 at his residence. He was born April 1, 1924 in Belleville, AR a son of the late Burney and Mae Apple Ball. He served in the US Air Force and was retired from Sales Service Electronics.
He is survived by his wife, Billie Jo Koonce Ball of Douglass, TX; one son, Billy Ray Ball of Mt. Pleasant, TX; two daughters, Sheryl Fry of Flagstaff, AZ and Carol Brittain of Douglass, TX; two brothers, J. B. Ball of Bellflower, CA and Bob Haire of CA; one sister, Connie Minnis of Pasadena, TX; nine grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Services were held September 18, 1999 at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel with Rev. Louis Palmer, pastor of Eden Community Baptist Church and Rev. Bobby King, pastor of Forrest Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in Douglass Cemetery under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors of Nacogdoches, TX. Pallbearers were John Derrick, Bill Ball, Jerry Butler, John Meador, Tom Jinkins and George Perry Campbell. Honorary were Sam Reeves, Pete Nichols, Bill Sandlin, CM. Fore and Harold Lovett. Memorials may be made to the Eden Community Baptist Church Building Fund. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 22, 1999)
R. B. Ball, age 74, of Danville, AR died Friday at Sparks Hospital in Ft. Smith. She was born April 26, 1932, in Iona, AR the daughter of the late Styles "Judge" and Annie Bee Outlaw Solley. She was a loving wife and homemaker.
She was preceded in death by a son, Frank Ball, a stepson, Roger Ball, brothers Don and Loyd Solley, and a sister, Zellar Alexander.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Clarence "Tooter" Ball, sons and daughter-in-law, Johnny and Dianna Emery of Plainview and Dale Ray Ball of Plainview; daughter and son-in-law, Betty Ruth and Jim Hix of Booneville; brothers, Bob Solley of Gilkey, Tony Solley of Bluffton; sisters, Lorene Emery of Danville, Lois Goins of Ft. Smith, Betty Young of NM, Kate Metcalf of Gilkey, Annie Metcalf of Dardanelle; 10 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at May 23 at the New Life Outreach Church in Danville with W. A. Gorman, Jr. officiating. Burial was at Russell Cemetery in Belleville. Funeral arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 24, 2006)
Miss Sylvia Victory Ball, 74, died July 31, 1956. She had lived all her life near Danville and had made her home with her brother, J. E. Ball, the last 18 years.
She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Mattie Wilson; and one brother, J. E. Ball. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 9, 1956)
Vadis Pauline Ball, age 88 of Little Rock died Tuesday, December 31, 2002 at the Rose Care Nursing Home in Little Rock. She was born July 30, 1914, in Yell County, Arkansas. She was a retired sales clerk for Montgomery Ward, where she worked for 20 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mark Ball.
Survivors are sons, Aulton Ball and Michael Ball, both of Little Rock; 2 grandsons and 8 great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was held Friday, January 3, 2003 at Moss Creek Cemetery, Danville with Brother Monroe Hunt officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 8, 2003)
Dr. Ballenger Dies Thursday-Dr. W. E. Ballenger, 79, died at his home in Plainview on January 7, 1954. He had practiced medicine in Yell County for 55 years, practicing until he was stricken on December 28.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lena Ballenger; one daughter, Mrs. H. V. Sorrel of Brinkley; three sons, Dr. I. B. Ballenger of Albuquerque, N. Mex., R. L. Ballenger of Ft. Worth, Tex., three brothers, Dr. T. L. Ballenger of Tallequah, Okla., R. Be. Ballenger of Denver, Colo, and E. E. Ballenger of Cahone, Colo. and by eight grandchildren (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 YRS AGO, DANVILLE, ARKANSAS - Originally published on Thursday-January 14, 1954)
William (Bill) L. Ballenger of Fort Worth, TX died October 16, 1979. He was the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Ballenger of Plainview.
Survivors include his wife, Fran of Fort Worth; one brother, LeRoy Ballenger of Dallas; and one sister, Mrs. Lillian Sorrels of Brinkley, AR. Interment was in Greenwood Memorial Park of Fort Worth. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 10/16/1979)
Aubrey L. Ballew, age 90 of Hollis, AR, died Saturday, December 19, 2009 at Perry County Nursing & Rehabilitation in Perryville, AR. The son of Dick and Rosalee Norman Ballew, he was born September 7, 1919 in Ava, AR. He was a United States Army Veteran of World War II. He was a Logger and member of the Plainview VFW. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Collien "Sally" DuBose; second wife, Ella Dean Brown; two brothers, Dick, Jr. "Babe" and Gerald Ballew.
Survivors include a son, Aubrey Gene Ballew and wife, Susie of Hollis; daughter, Marsha Wilson and husband, David of Hollis; step-son, Allen Brown and wife Theresa of Cherry Hill; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
The funeral was Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at Valley Home Missionary Baptist Church of Hollis with Reverend Jimmy Scott officiating. The family would like to thank all the staff of Perryville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center for all their care and support. Arrangements under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Internet obituary and on-line guest book are available at WWW.humphreyfuneral.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 23, 2009)
Benjamin Earl Ballew, age 88, passed away August 24, 2009 in Sutherlin, OR. He was born in Hollis, AR. He served his country in WWII in the USCG Merchant Marines. After being discharged he moved to Oregon and became a timber faller throughout the Northwest and Alaska. He raised his family in Oregon where he retired. His passions were farming, gardening, hunting and fishing with his family. His only regrets in life were that Oregon and Arkansas were not side by side. All who knew him remember Earl as being a very giving, loving and kind man.
He is survived by his children Pamela, Jo, Steve, and Brenda, all of Oregon and a sister Myrtle Crawford of OIa and a brother Everett Ballew of Hollis, AR., 10 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 2, 2009)
Florine Ballew, age 77, of Plainview, AR died Saturday, November 24, 2001 at St. Joseph Hospital in Hot Springs, AR. She was born on August 6, 1924 in Perryville, AR, to Floyd and Dessie Smith. Mrs. Ballew was a homemaker, a Baptist, and the widow of Alvis Ballew.
Survivors include 6 sons, Bobby Jean Ballew of Shreveport, LA, Johnnie Lee Ballew of Jessieville, AR, Jimmy C. Ballew of Plainview, AR, Billy A. Ballew of Little Rock, AR, Noel D. Ballew of Jessieville, AR, Paul H. Ballew of Longview, TX; 4 daughters, Joyce Ann Wiley of Biglow, AR, Jospehine Ballew Langley of Hollis, AR, Pauline Ballew of Hollis, AR, Mary Ellen Ballew Miller of Jessieville, AR; 1 half brother, Virgil Marcum of Springfield, MO, 1 half sister, Loretta Parker of Florida; 19 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and several step grandchildren.
Graveside services and burial were at 1:00 p. m. Tuesday, November 27, 2001 at the Nooner Cemetery at Steve, AR officiated by Rev. Ezra Minton. The family received friends from 6-8 p. m. Monday at the Humphrey Ola Funeral Home. Internet obituary may be found at Legacy.com and humphreyfuneral.com Pallbearers were Scott Crain, Christopher Crain, Kenny Miller, & Scott Jones. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 28, 2001)
Mr. Henry Jackson "Jack" Ballew, age 74 of Plainview, died Wednesday, December 30, 1993, at his home in Plainview. He was a native of Ava, Arkansas, son of the late Robert and Jospehine Martin Ballew, a retired logger, WWII Marine Veteran and a member of the Valley Home Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors are his wife, Laverne Dennis Ballew; two daughters, Miss Patricia Ballew of Perryville and Martha Maxwell of Perryville; two brothers, Earl Ballew of Oregon and Everett Ballew of Hollis; two sisters, Myrtle Crawford and Grace Douthit both of Hollis.
Services were January 2 at Valley Home Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Edward Powers and Rev. Tom Stover officiating. Interment was in Nooner Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 1-6-1993)
Patricia Lynn Ballew, age 55 of Perryville, died Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. She was born May 2, 1953 in Morrilton, AR to Henry Jackson and Martha Laverne Dennis Ballew. She was a member of the Cherry Hill Free Will Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her father, Henry Jackson.
Survivors include her mother, Laverne Ballew of Perryville; sister and brother-in-law, Martha and David Maxwell of Perryville; several aunts, uncles and a host of friends.
Funeral services were Thursday, February 19, 2009 at Valley Home Church in Steve with Jimmy Scott and Jeffery Burris officiating. Burial was in Nooner Cemetery in Steve. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 25, 2009)
Ralph D. Ballew, age 74, of Birdtown AR passed away Friday, October 13, 2006. He was born May 22, 1932 in Hollis, AR, the son of Dood and Ida Jane (Crawford) Ballew. He was a self employed welder and a member of the Springfield United Methodist Church. He lived in Fourche Valley for several years and attended the Fourche Valley School.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Ingram Ballew of Birdtown; one son, Michael and Brenda Ballew of North Little Rock; one daughter, Glenda and Chuck Gregory of Birdtown; two step sons, Lynn and Sarah Farley of Little Rock; Michael Farley of Des Arc; one stepdaughter, Lisa Scott of Des Arc; two sisters, Lillian and A. J. Scott and Emolee and Ron Harper all of Redfield; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, several step-grandchildren and step great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held October 16 at the Springfield United Methodist Church with the Rev. Charles Watts officiating. Burial was at Nooner Cemetery near Steve, AR by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Pallbearers were A. J. Scott, Jason Walker, Kelly Harper, Gary Harper, Bill Harper and Richard Adams. Honorary pallbearers were Ron Gardner, Buddy Woodall, Charley Lewis, Bob McKinney and Roy Brown. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 8, 2006)
Raymond "Dynamite" Ballinger, age 62, of Mt. George, AR passed away Sunday, March 3, 2002 at his home. Born October 1, 1939 in Mt. George to Willie A. and Laura Elizabeth Garner Ballinger. He was married March 25, 1961 to Jane Keener.
He was preceded in death by a son, John Walter Ballinger.
Survivors include his wife, Jane of the home; two daughters, Beth Johnson and Donna Ballinger both of Mt. George, AR; one son, David Ballinger of Mt. George, AR; two sisters, Mary DeLay of Friendswood, TX and Dorothy Richison of St. Petersburg, FL; two brothers, James Ballinger of Jacksonville, FL and Larry Ballinger of Santa Fe, TX and eight grandchildren.
He will be cremated with arrangements through Dardanelle Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 6, 2002)
Willie Alvin Ballinger, age 76, of Danville died Wednesday, January 2, 1985, at Yell County Nursing Home at Ola. He was a retired carpenter and farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Laura Garner Ballinger; three sons, Raymond Ballinger of Danville, James Ballinger of Freeport, Texas and Larry Ballinger of Santa Fe, Texas; two daughters, Mary DeLay of Friendswood, Texas and Dorothy Richardson of St. Petersburg, Fla.; 11 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 10 a. m. Friday at Cornwell Chapel at Dardanelle. Burial will be in Dacus Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 tonight at Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 1-9-1985)
Frances Amelia Balloun, 85, of Dardanelle died Saturday, May 29, 2004 at Doctor's Hospital in Little Rock. Born December 18, 1918, at Dardanelle to the late Joe and Elevenia Beran Klober, she was a homemaker, a member of Saint Augustine's Catholic Church, and the Altar Society.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Balloun.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and Bud Broaddrick of Little Rock, a sister, Lillie Ann Wilson of Magnolia; two grandchildren, Diane Broaddrick and Danny Broaddrick, both of Little Rock; three great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and other relatives.
Funeral was held June 1, 2004 at the Saint Augustine's Catholic Church at Dardanelle with Father Vince officiating. Burial was followed at Brearley Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Active, Danny Broaddrick, Don Gray, Irvin Balloun, Bobby Balloun, Lynn Balloun, Frank Ray, Billy Joe Wesley and Guy Petray. Honorary: John Woodson, Bob Jacimore, Steve Balloun, Tommy Crow, Jay Fugatt, Jeff Ray and Don Balloun. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 2, 2004)
Hugh Edward Balloun, age 80, of Dardanelle, AR died Thursday, September 6, 2001 at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock, AR. He was a retired employee of Arkansas Tech University, served 30 years in the U. S. Army and Arkansas National Guard, a lifetime member of VFW Post 3141, a long time volunteer of Meals on Wheels and a member of the First United Methodist Church. He was born March 25, 1921 in Dardanelle to the late Cina Wesley and Frank M. Balloun.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Henry, Frank and Tony Balloun.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Martha Kate Montgomery Balloun of Dardanelle; two sons and daughters-in-law, Lynn and Sharon Balloun and Don and Yvonne Balloun both of Dardanelle, AR; four grandchildren, Derek, Teresa, Laura and Samuel Balloun; a sister, Lillian Vodrazka and many nieces and nephews.
Services were Saturday at the 1st United Methodist Church in Dardanelle with the Rev. Floyd Ervin officiating. Burial with military honors were at Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Bobby, Steve and Irvin Balloun, Tom and Charles Sullivan and Jeff Montgomery. Honorary were surviving member of the Aleutian Islands Campaign of WWII-ANG 153 infantry Service and the men of VFW Post 3141 Dardanelle, AR. Memorials may be made to the building fund, United Methodist Church, 100 North 2nd Dardanelle, AR 72834. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 12, 2001)
Mr. Jack B. Balloun, age 76, of Dardanelle, AR died Tuesday, November 11, 1997 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was a member of the Methodist Church, a retired security guard with Burn Security. He was born November 19, 1920 in Dardanelle to the late Joe and Dora Larch Balloun. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of WWII.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Balloun of Dardanelle; a son, Dan Balloun of Dardanelle; a daughter, Beverly Rambo of New Orleans, LA; a sister, Lillian Smith of Hiawatha, KS; three grandchildren, Dan Alan Balloun II of Dardanelle, Justin Rambo and Rex Clay Rambo both of New Orleans, LA; two great-grandchildren, Renee Ryan Lee Rambo both of New Orleans, LA.
Memorial service was held November 16, 1997 at the Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Dardanelle. The deceased was cremated. Services under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 19, 1997)
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