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Josephine Balloun, age 97, of Dardanelle died Friday, July 14, 2006 at Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born November 25, 1908 at Dardanelle to the late Mack and Annie Brabec Pfeifer.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Balloun; two sisters, a brother and daughter-in-law, Sharon Balloun.
Survivors include son, Irvin Balloun of Dardanelle; daughter and son-in-law, Lillie Jo and Don Gray of Stuttgart; grandchildren, Julie Maler of Stuttgart, Jay Fugatt of Memphis, TN, Robin Marple of Dardanelle, Steven Milner with the U. S. Army of Ft. Bliss, TX; five great-grandchildren. Grave side services were held Saturday, July 15, 2006 at Brearley Cemetery with Rev. Laddie Hixson officiating. Memorials may be made to Grace Baptist, P. O. Box 461, Hampton, AR 71744. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 19, 2006)
Kate Montgomery Balloun, 86 of Dardanelle, died Monday, April 6, 2009 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. She was born May 28, 1922 at Briggsville to the late William Jefferson and Eva Bell Castleberry Montgomery. She worked as the Yell County Deputy Tax Assessor for 20 years. She was a member of the Womens Auxiliary of VFW, United Methodist Women, United Methodist Church, and Meals on Wheels.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Hugh Balloun; sister, Erma Montgomery; brother, Fred Balloun.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Lynn and Sharon Balloun of Dardanelle, Don and Yvonne Balloun of St. Augustine, FL; four grandchildren, Teresa Balloun, Laura Conover, Derek and Sam Balloun; sister, Reba Mathis of Riverside, CA; many nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Lillie Vodrazka.
Funeral services Wednesday, April 8, 2009, Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Rev. Roger Glover officiating. Burial Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 15, 2009)
Sharon Kaye Balloun, age 58, of Dardanelle, AR died Saturday, February 14, 2004 at her home. She was born June 18, 1945 in Russellville, AR to the late Hazel and Bessie Sturdivant Greene. She was a member of the Dardanelle Church of Christ and worked for WalMart in Dardanelle as a department manager for 15 years.
She was preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Greene, Robbie Partain and Linda Southard.
She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Irvin Balloun; daughter and son-in-law, Robin and Jimmy Marple of Dardanelle; sister and brother-in-law, Joy and Jim Wood of Dardanelle; Kay la & Shayna Marple of Dardanelle and Malorie & Sidney Millner of Ft. Bliss, TX.
Service was February 16, 2004 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle, AR with Bro. Ralph Weinhold officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. Pallbearers were George Brown, Stan Huels, Chris Hughes, Dustin Southard, Doug Shepard, and Chip Wolfe. Honorary was staff and employees of Wal-Mart of Dardanelle and the Dardanelle class of 1963. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 901 North University Ave. Little Rock, AR 72207. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 18, 2004)
George Edward "Jack" Baltz, age 81, of North Little Rock passed away on Friday, September 18th, 2009. Jack was born on February 5th, 1928 in Springfield, Missouri to the late Al and Pearl (Krebs) Baltz. He worked for over 40 years as a salesman for International Harvester/Navistar. Jack enjoyed years of hunting and fishing in the states and in Canada. He was very sports minded and an avid Razorback fan. A veteran of World War II, he attended Immaculate Conception Church in North Little Rock.
Jack is survived by the love of his life, Frankie Briggs Baltz whom he wed on August 19, 1950 and spent over 59 wonderful years together. He is also survived by his brother, Lawrence (Jeanie Ann) Baltz of Pocahontas and a host of nieces, nephews and other extended family, all who will miss him dearly. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Mary Lou Aynes, Virginia Bennett and Carol Sue Smith and his brothers Robert "Bob" Baltz, Dennis Baltz and Kenneth Baltz. and his in-laws, Budger and Bertha Briggs of Briggsville.
Memorial services were September 21st, 2009 in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, North Little Rock. A private burial will be held at Briggs Memorial Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice in Jack's honor. WWW.griffinleggettresthills.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 23, 2009)
Charlie Banks, age 52 of Dardanelle, AR died Tuesday, March 23, 2004 at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock, AR. The son of Ben and Cora Ella (Nordin) Banks, he was born September 22, 1951 in Russellville, AR. He was a graduate of Arkansas Tech University with a degree in Geology. He was a United States Marine Veteran of the Vietnam War and attended the Mt. Carmel Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ben Banks and his grandparents.
Survivors include his mother, Cora Banks of Dardanelle, AR; one brother and sister-in-law, Robert Wayne & Linda Banks of Dardanelle; a nephew; great niece nephew; several aunts and uncles.
Funeral service was Friday, March 26, 2004 at the Humphrey Chapel with Rev. Carlton Bowden and Rev. Jared Higginbotham officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery at Dardanelle, AR by Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 31, 2004)
Olive E. Banks, 83, of Danville died Saturday, August 28, 2004 at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville. Born November 15, 1920 at Saint Charles, MO, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Margaret Burckhardt Brinkman, and a member of First Baptist Church at Centerville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Banks; a brother, Elbert Brinkman; and a sister, Charolee Schmidt.
Survivors include a daughter, Donna Robbins of Centerville; a brother, Floyd Brinkman of Saint Charles, MO; and eight grandchildren.
Graveside service was held August 31, 2004 at Memorial Gardens Cemetery at Saint Charles, MO, with John McCourt officiating. Pallbearers included, Will Bourque, David Brinkman, Billy Kinner, Melvin Brinkman. Terry Brinkman and Larry Brinkman. Arrangements made by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 01, 2004)
William Howard Banks, age 78, of Dardanelle, AR. died Saturday, June 13, 1998 at the Heart Hospital in Little Rock, AR. He was born April 14, 1920 in Moss Creek, Yell County, AR to the late Harry and Etta Ingram Banks. He was a retired electrical inspector for McDonald-Douglas Corporation and a WWII Navy Veteran.
Survivors are his wife, Olive E. Brinkman Banks; a son, William D. Banks of Kansas City, KS; two daughters, Sharon Graham of Sanford, FL and Donna Robbins of Belleville, AR; a niece, Jan Fero of Sandford, FL; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Service was Sunday, June 14, 1998 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle, AR with Rev. Ed Larue officiating.
Graveside service was June 16, 1998 at Memorial Garden Cemetery in St. Charles, MO by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 17, 1998)
Founder of Rural Record Dies At 84 - Samuel Jethro Barber, age 84, founder of the Mt. Magazine Rural Record, died September 16, 1956 at the home of his daughter, J. H. Crabill, north of Havana, following a long illness. (See article elsewhere in Record (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 20, 1956)
C. J. Barclay, age 49, died June 23, 1995. He was a native of Ola, AR. He was employed by the Rehab Group.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Ernest Barclay.
Survivors include: mother, Mamie Lucille Barclay; daughter, Cynthia Palmer Barclay; son, Marc Tyler Barclay; brothers, Charles Gene Barclay and Rickey Don Barclay.
Memorial services were conducted Sunday, June 25 at the Woodlawn Chapel of Roses with Ronnie Wilkins officiating. Memorials may be made to the Sarah Cannon Cancer Foundation, 2300 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 6-28-95)
Mr. Charles Mack Barclay, age 81, of Ola, died Thursday afternoon August 22, 1968, at a Yell County Hospital. Mr. Barclay was a retired farmer. He was a son of the late John and Frances Barclay. Mr. Barclay was a member of the Ola Church of Christ.
Survivors include one son, Charles E. Barclay of Ola; seven daughters, Mrs. Ida Bell Poindexter of Belleville, Mrs Vina Poindexter and Mrs. Eunice Jones both of Rockwell, Texas, Mrs. Vera Cudd of Ola, Mrs. Veatta Black of Ola, Mrs. Inez Hickman of Fort Colans, Colo., and Mrs. Inell Keyes of Fort Collins, Colo.; and 18 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Ola Church of Christ Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Pastor, Minister C. V. Langford. Burial was at Parks Cemetery by Cornwell. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Post-Dispatch, Dardanelle, Arkansas: 8-29-68)
Charlie Barclay, age 61, of Ola, died Wednesday, December 22, 2004 at his home. A son of the late Charles Ernest Barclay, he was born July 6, 1943, at Gravelly, Arkansas. He was retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, was a retired volunteer fireman and former police commissioner in Ola, was a Mason and a member of the Eagles Club. He was a United States Navy veteran and worked as a cook, and was a member and former Sunday School teacher at Ola First Baptist Church. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by a brother, C. J. Barclay.
Survivors include his wife, Diane Barclay; a son, Earnie Barclay of San Diego, CA; a daughter and son-in-law, Shawna and Michael Reaves of Vilonia; his mother, Mamie Barclay of Ola; a brother, Rickey Barclay of Centerville; three grandchildren, Dallas Minnie of London, Cody McKinney and Mickey Reaves, both of Vilonia.
Memorial service was held on Monday, December 27, 2004 at the Ola First Baptist Church by Rev. Rick Balentine. Burial in the Ola-Sandlin Cemetery was held in private. Arrangements by Shinn Funeral Service. Honorary pallbearers were James Harrison, Danny Young, Bill Martin, Bob Manson, Joe Dawson, Jeff Black, James West, Jim Corbin, Dr. Damon Martin and Dr. Phillip Tippin. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 2405 East Parkway, Suite 3, Russellville, AR 72801 or the American Cancer Society, c/o Judy Murphy, Pope County Memorial Chairman, 126 Lakeview Circle, Russellville, AR 72802. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 29, 2004)
Charlie Barclay, age 61, of Ola, died Wednesday, December 22, 2004 at his home. A son of the late Charles Ernest Barclay, he was born July 6, 1943, at Gravelly, Arkansas. He was retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, was a retired volunteer fireman and former police commissioner in Ola, was a Mason and a member of the Eagles Club. He was a United States Navy veteran and worked as a cook, and was a member and former Sunday School teacher at Ola First Baptist Church. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by a brother, C. J. Barclay.
Survivors include his wife, Diane Barclay; a son, Earnie Barclay of San Diego, CA; a daughter and son-in-law, Shawna and Michael Reaves of Vilonia; his mother, Mamie Barclay of Ola; a brother, Rickey Barclay of Centerville; three grandchildren, Dallas Minnie of London, Cody McKinney and Mickey Reaves, both of Vilonia.
Memorial service was held on Monday, December 27, 2004 at the Ola First Baptist Church by Rev. Rick Balentine. Burial in the Ola-Sandlin Cemetery was held in private. Arrangements by Shinn Funeral Service. Honorary pallbearers were James Harrison, Danny Young, Bill Martin, Bob Manson, Joe Dawson, Jeff Black, James West, Jim Corbin, Dr. Damon Martin and Dr. Phillip Tippin. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 2405 East Parkway, Suite 3, Russellville, AR 72801 or the American Cancer Society, c/o Judy Murphy, Pope County Memorial Chairman, 126 Lakeview Circle, Russellville, AR 72802. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 12-29-2004)
Mrs. Myrtle Velenia Barclay, age 65, native of Waltreak and resident of Ola, died at her home Friday afternoon, following an extended illness. She had lived in Yell County all her life. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, C. M. Barclay; seven daughters, Mrs. Veotta Black, Ola, Mrs. Ida Poindexter, Belleville, Mrs. Vina Poindexter and Mrs. Eunice Jones of Rockwell, Texas, Mrs. Vera Cudd of Gravelly, Mrs. Inell Keys and Mrs. Inez Hickman of Fort Collins, Colo., and one son Ernest Barclay of Ola; three brothers, John Kitchens of Mt Pine, Tom Kitchens of Dardanelle and Louis Kitchens of California; four sisters, Mrs. Juanita Henshaw, Mrs. Elwee Hunter, California, Mrs. Icie Gwin of Melrose, Ark., and Mrs. Azaline Yandell, Okla. City; 17 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Funeral was at the First Methodist Church at Gravelly, Sunday afternoon, with Rev. Clarence Campbell, pastor of Conway Freewill Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in Parks Cemetery. Services were in care of Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Post-Dispatch, Dardanelle, Arkansas: 1-31-1957)
Arve Z. Bardwell, age 90, of Hot Springs, died Saturday, June 30, 1990 in a local hospital. A native of Glenwood, he was a retired employee of Dierks Lumber Co., and was a lifetime member of the Methodist Church. He was the widower of Elizabeth Bardwell.
Survivors include a son, Don Bardwell; a daughter, Eula Bardwell of California; a brother, Ralph Bardwell of Glenwood; two sisters, Edith Crews of Mountain Pine and Avis Cummins of Deer Trail, Colo.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Bethel Cemetery with the Rev. Loyd Roper officiating. Arrangements are by Davis-Smith Funeral Home of Glenwood. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 6/30/1990)
OLATHE, Kan. - Doris Bardwell, age 75, of Olathe, Kan., died Sunday, May 13, 1990 at a local hospital. A native and former resident of Glenwood, she was a retired nurse. She was a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include two brothers, Arve Bardwell of Hot Springs and Ralph Bardwell of Glenwood; two sisters, Edith Crews of Hot Springs and Avis Cummings of Deer Trail, Colo.; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Kelso officiating. Burial will be at Bethel Cemetery under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home of Glenwood. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 5/13/1990)
Robert Junior Barefield, age 76, of Atkins, AR died Saturday, December 1, 2001 at his home in Atkins. He was born August 14, 1925 in Russellville, AR to the late Lee and Dora Huffstudler Barefield. He was a retired construction worker and a member of the South New Hope Assembly of God Church.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Ruby Harring.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Earnestine Fisher Barefield; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy and Syliva Barefield of Port Orchard, WA and Mickey and Carolyn Barefield of Ola, AR; three daughters and sons-in-law, Sherry and Bruce Johns, Cindy and Mike Shelton and Shelia and Jim Beville all of Russellville, AR; a sister, Gerdell Carothers of Russellville; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and a host of friends.
Service was December 4, 2001 at the South New Hope Assembly of God Church with Rev. C. R. Young officiating. Interment was in Pisgah Cemetery at Pottsville by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Bruce Johns, Mike Shelton, Jim Beville, Michael Johns, Anthony Barefield and Eric Shelton. Honorary were Otha Loyd Hutson and Lance Davis. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 5, 2001)
Ina Kay Barham, age 77, of Tyler, TX, formally of Havana, AR, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at Hospice Home Place of Tyler, TX. She was born February 26, 1931 in Waveland, AR to the late Edgar Burl and Bessie Cowley Parks. She was a teacher and a member of the WYC Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Jennie Mae Craft.
Survivors include husband of 59 years, Dr. Jim F. Barham; sons and spouses, Michael D. and Laurie Barham of Tyler, TX, James Patrick & Gail Barham of Springfield, VA, Kelly F. & Angela Barham of Havana, Kevin & Tanya Barham of Van Buren, AR; daughter and spouse, Karen A. and Samuel Crawford of Tyler, TX; brother, Clyde E. Parks of Booneville, AR; sister, Burlene Parks of Havana, AR; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral service was July 14, 2008 at WYC Church of Christ with Bro. John McCourt officiating. Burial was in Scott Cemetery in Waveland, AR. Pallbearers were Owen Yan-dell, Edward Duphessit, Gary McCourt, Mason Wilhite, Ronald & Donald Parks. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 16, 2008)
Doris Jeannine Rogers Bariola, age 59, died Friday, December 8, 2000 at Chicot Memorial Hospital. She was born December 8, 1941 in Yell County, AR to her parents, Eugene and Florence Wilkerson Rogers. She was the owner-operator of Greenville Convalescent Home in Greenville, MS, a former member of the Order of Eastern Star, a volunteer for Lake Village Food Bank and served as Vice Chair of Chicot County Republican Party. She was an election volunteer and was a Baptist.
She was preceded in death by the late George Edwards, her mother and one brother, David Rogers.
She is survived by, one son, Ryan Bariola of Little Rock, AR; two daughters, Janet Lofton, Greenville, MS and Nancy Edwards Pryor of Ft. Smith, AR; her father, Eugene Rogers of Belleville, AR; five brothers, Charles "Bud" Rogers of Lavaca, AR, Ledain Rogers of Booneville, AR, Richard Rogers of Mt. Ida, AR, James and Michael Rogers both of Belleville, AR; four sisters, Mollie Copeland of Bryant, AR, Elaine Hancock of Batesville, AR, Lynda Rogers of Ft. Smith, AR and Lon Mitchell of Little Rock, AR and six grand children.
Funeral service was December 11 at Bellaire Baptist Church with Rev. Ricky Burke officiating. Graveside service was December 12 at Russell Cemetery in Belleville, AR with Rev. Dale Underwood officiating. Memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation or the American Cancer Society. Service arrangements under the direction or Griffin-Steele Funeral Service, Lake Village, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 13, 2000)
Allen Barker, age 91 of Ola, died Saturday, June 12, 2004, at Chambers Hospital. She was born October 30, 1912 at Danville to the late William T. and Elenora Sanders King.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Top Barker; two daughters, Thelma Knight and Wanda Richards.
Survivors are two daughters and one son-law, Helen and Dave Galloway of Ft. Smith, Mary Morgan of little Rock; one brother, Opal King of Danville; one sister, Gladys Spears of Rohnert Park, CA; nine grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 7 great-great grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends.
Services were held June 14, 2004 at Cornwell Chapel where the Rev. Earl Stapleton officiated. Interment followed in Lower Spring Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers were Frank Atkinson, Stephen Buckles, Louie DeLeslie, Dean Catlett, Delvis Taylor, Travis Mitchell. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 16, 2004)
Vane Mryle Barker, age 74, of Ft. Smith, AR died February 3, 1997 at a Ft. Smith Hospital. He was the son of the late Warner and Bertha Biggs and a Baptist and a retired van driver for Senior Citizen Center.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Genesie Barker and a daughter Vanessa Martin.
Survivors include two daughters, Pam Weaver of Magazine and Martha Green of Ft. Smith; a brother, Lyndon Barker of N. Little Rock; a sister, Fanchion Davis of Benton; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Graveside service will be held today, Wednesday, February 5, 10 a. m. at the Bluffview Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 5, 1997)
Belva Ann Barnes, age 62, of Centerville died Tuesday at her home. She was born April 23, 1939 in Russellville. She was the daughter of the late Carrel and Clara Chenowith Luningham. She was retired from Olson Realty and was a member of the First Baptist Church Centerville where she served as pianist for the past 6 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Loy Sweat and a daughter, Lelani Sweat; a sister and nephew, Brenda and Scott Palmer; sister-in-law, Barbara Luningham, and her father-in-law, O. D. Barnes.
Survivors include her husband, Darrell Barnes of Centerville; daughters and son-in-law, Lori and Jay Barnes of Dardanelle; Georgia and Steve Parsons of Ozark; stepdaughter and son-in-law, Cherie and Donnie Kaiser of Covington, OK; step-sons and daughter-in-law, Tim and Viki Barnes of Dardanelle, and Tony Barnes of Denver, CO; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bob Luningham of Tucson AZ., Doug and Wanda Luningham, Harold and Elloyween Luningham of Russellville, Rick and Frankie Luningham of Nashville, TN; sister and brother-in-law, Beckie and Marshall Pendergrass of Ghanan, Africa; mother-in-law, Edna Barnes of Dardanelle; 15 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews,
Funeral services were Fridays April 12, 2002 at 10:00 a. m. at the First Baptist Church, Centerville with the Rev. John Poor, Rev. Ed Laroe, and Rev. Euel Nordin officiating. Burial was at Ard Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service, Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Todd Luningham, Dax Luningham, Rhett Luningham, Mike Palmer, Kirk Cocanougher, and Tim Barnes. Honorary pallbearers were Randy and Marty Luningham, Derrick Sullivan, Denver Walker, Jr. Bruce Rogers, Denver Robison, Brownie Thomas, Jerry Hamrick, Don Loveless, Bob Duvall, the men of the First Baptist Church, Centerville, AR, and. members of J. N. Olson and Associates Realty. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 17, 2002)
Dianne Dean Barnes, age 40, of East End, AR, went to be with the Lord September 28, 1998. She was a member of the Chicot Road Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Edward L. Barnes of East End; two sons, Christopher M. Barnes and Scott A. Barnes; two brothers, Nathan Ellis and Clay Ellis all of East End; her father, Arvad C. Ellis of Blue Mtn. AR; her mother and her husband, Joy Haggard (formerly of Danville, AR) and Robert Haggard Jr. of East End; her grandmothers, Lottie Ellis of Havana, AR and Nila Haggard; one half sister, Sarah Ellis; two half brothers, John Ellis and Robert Ellis; three step sisters, Rosanne Casiano, Kathleen Steams and Connie Howard; two step brothers, Mark Daniel and Robert Haggard III; and many uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held October 1, 1998 at Chicot Road Baptist Church in Little Rock with Rev. Sam Whitlow and Bro. Bill Elliott officiating. Burial was in Mt. Springs Cemetery in Cabot, AR. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to VNA Hospice Care. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 7, 1998)
Edna Barnes, age 95 of Dardanelle, died Saturday, June 12, 2010 at River Valley Medical Center. She was born January 16, 1915 at Arkadelphia to the late Luther and Ruby Whorton Ham. She was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church in Dardanelle.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, O. D. Barnes and two infant daughters.
Survivors include her son, Darrell Barnes and wife, Wanda of Dardanelle; a brother, James Ham of Prudorn, TX; a sister, Alto Fay Mifflin of Brady, TX; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, June 16, 2010, 10:00 a. m. at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle, with Tom McMurray and Jonathan Whitlock officiating. Burial will be in Ard Cemetery. Pallbearers John Mills, Kenneth Eubanks, Leonard Moses, Charlie Holiman, Jerry Mclntyre, and Robert Columns. Honorary pallbearers Jerry McGee and Paul Lee McGuire. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 16, 2010)
Mrs. Jeraldine Barnes, age 76, of Rover, AR died Wednesday, December 24, 1997 at her daughter's home in Rover, AR. She was die widow of Joe H. Barnes. She was born August 6, 1921 at Mt. George, AR to the late Lillie Mae Davenport Lewis. She was a homemaker and mother and a member of the First Baptist Church at Ola.
She was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Jessica Vandiver.
She is survived by five sons, Johnny L. Ronald J. and Tracy Joe Barnes all of Ola, AR, Kenneth Barnes of Sand Springs, OK and Bryan David Barnes of Plainview, AR; five daughters, Jo Ann Marshall of Rover, AR, Brenda Carol Davis, Polly Mae Nobles and Judy Kious all of Sand Springs, OK and Margaret Stanley of Ola, AR; her father, David Dewey Lewis of Ola; four brothers, Hartsell and Wayne Lewis both of Ola, AR, O. J. Lewis of Hope and Dewey Joe Lewis of Harkey's Valley; three sisters, Bobbie Freeze, Betty Burnett and Bonnie Baskin all of Ola; 22 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was December 27, 1997 at the First Baptist Church of Ola, with Rev. Rick Balentine officiating. Burial was in the Oakland Cemetery at Ola, AR by Cornwell Funeral Service of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 31, 1997)
Funeral services for Jess Barnes, age 75, were conducted at the Assembly of God Church at Ola last Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Ivan Marcum of Plainview and Rev. D. A. Reed officiating. He was laid to rest in Oakland Cemetery near Ola. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 13, 1947)
Johnny Lee Barnes, age 60 of Ola, died Wednesday at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. He was born February 27, 1943 in Ola to the late Joe Henry and Jeraldine Lewis Barnes. He was a retired carpenter and a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church in Ola.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jessica Vandiver.
Survivors are one son, Leslie Barnes of Centerville; two daughters, Cindy Denis of North Little Rock and Jennifer Bruck of Morrilton; four brothers, Kenneth Barnes of Sand Springs, Oklahoma, Ronny Barnes and David Barnes, both of Ola, Tracy Barnes of Dover; five sisters, Jo Ann Marshall of Ola, Margaret Stanley of Dardanelle, Brenda Davis, Polly Nobles and Judy Kious, all of Sand Springs, Oklahoma; six grandchildren, Evan, Leslyn and Mattie Jo Barnes, Robert Vandiver, Paisley and Patricia Denis, Allie and Landon Bruck, and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Services were Friday, October 10, 2003 at the First Free Will Baptist Church in Ola with Rev. Denver Robinson and Rev. Bobby Wells officiating. Interment was in Oakland Cemetery, Ola by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Pallbearers were Tim Spears, Darrin Chancellor, Lavan Robinson, Reggie Whaley, M. D. Smith, Jackie Carter. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 15, 2003)
Michael Allen Barnes, infant son of Christopher Allen Huggins and Danielle Ann Barnes of Delaware, AR died Tuesday, January 20, 2004.
Other survivors are his grandparents, Ron and Carol Huggins of Delaware and Gene and Carol Barnes of Delaware; one aunt and four uncles, Dixie & Derek Brand of Russellville, Burell Barnes of Shreveport, LA, Ron Huggins of Delaware and Tim Huggins of Russellville, AR.
Service was January 24, 2004 at First Free Will Baptist Church of Dardanelle with the Rev. Jared Higginbotham officiating. Interment followed in Brearley Cemetery at Dardanelle, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 28, 2004)
Roberta Dene Barnes, of Waverly, KS, died November 24, 2003. She was born August 16, 1928 at Alvord, TX, the daughter of Robert & Carrie Washburn Wiley. As a child she lived in Atoka, OK before moving with her family to Waverly, where she graduated high school. On November 9, 1946 she married Mervin Barnes, a Naval career man. He died June 24, 2001. She was a member of Waverly First Baptist Church and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was employed as legal secretary for Hannen & Hannen in Burlington until her retirement.
She was also preceded in death by her father, Robert Wiley, her mother & stepfather, John & Carrie Wiley Moats & a brother Kennith Moats.
Survivors include a son, Steven Barnes & wife, Stacy; 2 grandchildren, Kara & Calin Barnes of Overland Park, KS; four brothers, Lyndell Wayne Wiley of San Jose, CA, Haddon Moats of Richardson, TX, Albert Moats of Danville and Douglas Moats of Austin, AR; 3 sisters, Aline Tygart of Belleville, Frieda Sugita of Dixon, CA, Eva Phillips of Dardanelle.
Services were November 29 at Waverly and burial at Waverly Cemetery Waverly, KS. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 21, 2004)
Clara Barnett, age 89, of Dardanelle, AR died Sunday, February 3, 2002 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. She was born April 3, 1912 in Johnson County to the late William and Cansada Orsburn Bailey. She was a homemaker and a member of the Centerville Free Will Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Loyd Barnett, stepfather, C. W. Rainey and two sisters, Ruby Eubanks and Girtha Barnett.
Survivors are, one sister, LaAtress Standridge of Dardanelle, AR; one step-sister, Syble Autry of Scranton, AR and a host of nieces and nephews.
Service will be today, Wednesday, February 6, 2002 at 2; 00 p. m. Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Bobby Wells officiating. Interment will be in Ringer Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. Pallbearers will be Kenney Standridge, Charles K. Lewis, Kenneth Eubanks, Kenny Gilbert, Charles Deeds, John Haney Gaddis. Honorary: Truman Judd and Kenneth Grant. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 6, 2002)
Mrs. Clynell Barnett, age 20, a longtime resident of Yell County, died Saturday at the Yell County Hospital.
Survivors include her husband, J. T. Barnett; a son, Johnnie; and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Damon, Belleville, Rt. 1; one sister, Mrs. F. L. Ault, Hot Springs; three brothers, A/2c Clayboum Damon of Warner Robins, Ga., Roy and Coy Damon, Belleville, Rt. 2; and her maternal grandfather, I. K. Kitchens of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 24, 1958)
Mrs. Dorothy Chappell Barnett, age 80, of Danville, AR died Monday, May 5, 1997 at St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center at Little Rock, AR. She was a native of Paris and the daughter of the late Robert and Ollie Rana Chappell. She was retired from the chicken industry.
Survivors include three sisters, Pearlie Ivey of Russellville, Alice Creekmore of Portersville, CA and Bearlie Lane of Riveria, CA; two grandchildren, Angela Thompson of Bartlesville, OK and Anthony Hutchinson of Broken Arrow, OK and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held at the Havana Assembly of God Church with the Rev. E. O. Tackett officiating. Burial was in the Havana Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 14, 1997)
Herbert Lewis Barnett, age 75, of Dardanelle, AR died Wednesday, October 27, 2004 at St. Mary's in Russellville, AR. He was born July 12, 1929 at Dardanelle, son of the late Lewis and Mae Kent Barnett.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Kent Barnett.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Freda Barnett; a son and daughter-in-law, Derrel and Debbie Barnett of Delaware, AR; a daughter and son-in-law, Glinda and Richard Davis of New Blaine, AR; a brother and sister-in-law, Tommy and Linda Barnett of Fort Worth, TX; a sister and brother-in-law, Helene and Thomas Birkhead of Dardanelle, AR; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral service was Friday at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Wylie Jones officiating. Burial was in Durvin Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Edsel Farnam, J. M. Graves, J. M. Graves, Jr., Jasper Ramsey, Keith Cravens, Eddie Vaughn, Billy Bob Bullock and Jason Rhinehart. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 3, 2004)
James D. Barnett, 73 of Leavenworth, died Sunday, April 16, 2006 at his home. He was born November 13, 1932, in Danville, AR, the son of Dogan and Callie Mae (Owens) Barnett. He was a light aircraft pilot and enjoyed flying. He was a member of the Civil Air Patrol for a short time. He worked for Kaaz Construction and later became the director of training for the greater Kansas City Laborers Union.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Lloyd Barnett, Lawrence Barnett and Don Barnett; a sister, Mary Rainey and two sons, Stuart Barnett and Shawn Barnett.
He is survived by his wife, Eleanor (Ruth) Herring, of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and John Poundstone of Reno, NV; two sons and daughter-in-law, Scott and Mary Barnett of Winchester, KS and Steven Barnett of Los Angeles; two sisters, Lou Frost and Patsy Abbot; two brothers, David Barnett and Ronald Barnett, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral service was April 20, 2006 at the R. L. Leintz Funeral Home in Leavenworth. Burial was at the Mount Muncie Cemetery. Memorial are suggested to Kansas City Hospice. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 3, 2006)
James Loyd Barnett, age 83, of Dardanelle, AR died Wednesday, October 6, 1999 at Stella Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Russellville, AR. He was born October 24, 1915 in Plainview, AR to the late John and Lou George Barnett. He attended the Centerville Free Will Baptist Church and retired from Valmac, farming and barge work.
He is survived by, his wife of 61 years, Clara Bailey Barnett of Dardanelle, AR; a brother, John Henry Barnett of Dardanelle; a sister, America Tedder of Monticello, IL and eighteen nieces and nephews and a host of great nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was Friday at the Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Bobby Wells officiating. Burial was in Ringer Cemetery. Pallbearers were Kenneth Grant, Charles Deeds, Donald Standridge, Kenny Gilbert, Kenny Standridge and Al Gaddis. Honorary was Kenneth Eubanks, Billy Standridge, Charles Lewis and John Barnett. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 13, 1999)
Janell Joy Barnett (Big Mama), 73, of Leavenworth, KS, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 17, 2005. She was born the daughter of Alfred Andrew Miller and Esther Mae (Butler) Miller on September 1, 1931 in Ohio County, Arkansas. She married Lawrence Alfred Thomas Barnett on March 6, 1947 in Danville, AR. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Leavenworth where she was baptized and saved. She was employed by Homer's Drive Inn for over 42 years. She was an avid sports fan; she loved the Chiefs, the Royals and KU Basketball. She was a star basketball player and cheerleader in high school. She enjoyed playing Bunko and Bingo. She was a fantastic cook and was known for her incredible homemade fudge. She enjoyed country music and Elvis. She lived her life unselfishly and to the fullest, enjoying every moment with her family and friends. She will be deeply missed. She Was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; a son, Michael Barnett; two brothers, Clyde and Clay Miller; three sisters, Bernice Kitchens, Connie Bishup, and Gerthel Miller.
She is survived by her daughter, Janice Kroll; son-in-law, Jack Kroll of Leavenworth; son, Larry Barnett and his partner, Debbie Fritz of Leavenworth; four granddaughters; one grandson; one great granddaughter; two YaYa granddaughters; two sisters, Joyce Kitchens and Wanell James; two brother-in-laws, Orner Kitchens and O.J. James; close friend and companion, George Mennesson and many adoring nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Monday, March 21, 2005 at the Belden-Sexton-Sumpter Funeral Chapel in Leavenworth, KS with Rev. Randall Terrill officiating. Burial was held at the Mount Muncie Cemetery. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 23, 2005)
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