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Billy Jack Battershell, age 55, of Atkins died Wednesday, October 22, 1986 at his home. He was a native of Marshall, AR, a self-employed car salesman and the son of the late Freeman and Agnes Horton Battershell.
He is survived by his wife, Verlene Battershell, two sons, Ronnie Battershell of Springdale and Michael Battershell of Atkins. One daughter, Teresa Carr of Russellville: one sister, Vernell Wells of Springdale, and two granddaughters.
Services were October 25 at Coffman Chapel at Marshall, AR. Interment was in Canaan Cemetery. Services were in care of Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 10-29-1986)
Mrs. Camelia Baugh, age 78, of J Casa, AR died Friday, June 4, 1993 at Yell County Nursing Home of Ola, AR. She was the widow of E. E. Baugh Jr. and a member of St. Johns's Catholic Church of Russellville. She was a retired nurse.
Survivors are three sons and daughters-in-law, Mack and Susan Baugh of Sarasota, FL, Jimmy and Jill Baugh of Dardanelle and Bob and Sandy Baugh of Mendham, N. J. and five grandchildren, Rhett Baugh, Brett Baugh, Brandon Baugh, Courtney Baugh and Matthew Baugh.
Rosary services were held Sunday. Funeral services were June 7 at St. John's Catholic Church by the Rev. David Jacobs and the Rev. Paul Worm. Graveside services were June 8 at Calvary Cemetery in Memphis, TN with burial by Memphis Funeral Home. Local arrangements were by Shinn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital in Memphis. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 6-9-1993)
Sandra Gail Baugh, age 48, of Raleigh, NC, formerly of Casa, AR died Wednesday, April 4, 2001 at Duke University Medical Center in Durham. She was the daughter of Oleta Baskin of Casa and the late W. D. Baskin, born April 22, 1952 in Little Rock, AR. She was a retired teacher having taught at Houston-Bigelow and Perry-Casa schools. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Bob Baugh; a son, Matthew Baugh; a daughter, Courtney Baugh all of Raleigh, NM; a sister, Patti Baskin of Russellville, AR; an aunt and uncle, Lou and Louise Greinke and other family members and many special friends.
Funeral was Monday at the Casa Baptist Church in Casa with Dr. Bill Brown, Dr. Stephen Davis and Rev. Ernest Hardesty officiating. Burial was in Casa Cemetery. Arrangements by Shinn Funeral Service. Active pallbearers were John Clement, Arnie Burk, Sr., Don Dodson, Steve Smith, Robert Cole and Bill Mitchell. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Duke Bone Marrow Transplant Program, ATTN Pam Sutton-Wallace, Suite 1100, 2400 Pratt Street, Durham, NM 27705. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 11, 2001)
Mrs. Zearl Baughn of Conway, widow of Roscoe Baughn, died Sunday, February 23, 1986 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Hicks and Anna Russell of Belleville. She was member of the First United Methodist Church.
Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. W. Fay Hall of Conway; one sister, Miss Anna Loe Russell of Nashville, TN and one sister-in-law, Mrs. Winnie (Baughn) Fryer of Mitchell Nursing Home.
Funeral was Wednesday at Conway with burial at the Oak Grove Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 3-5-1986)
Neva Jean Baugus, age 56 of Dardanelle, died Saturday, December 6, 2003 at St. Vincent's Infirmary in Little Rock. She was born on November 26, 1947, at Weleetka, Oklahoma to the late Charlie Cecil and Christina Bell Harrill Duncan. She was a retired long haul truck driver for Tyson Foods and a member of the Dardanelle Free Will Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, Billy Jean, Carlton Lewis, Charles Owen "Bud" Duncan, and Raymond Joe Clendening; 2 sisters, Charlene Harper and Geneva June Conn.
Survivors include her husband of 39 years, Buddy C. Baugus; a son, Buddy Gene Baugus of Dardanelle; a daughter, Melissa Carol Detrick of Belleville; 4 sisters, Charlotte Betty Wallis of Mustang, OK, Mary Boatman of Aztec, NM, Ruth Ann Rowell of Orange Park, FL, Norma Kay Jones of Oklahoma City, OK; 6 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; a uncle and many nephews, nieces and friends.
Services will be at 2:00 p. m. Wednesday, December 10, 2003 at First Free Will Baptist Church in Dardanelle with the Rev. Pat Baze officiating. Interment will be in Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Pallbearers will be Phil Vanhook, Lester Wilkins, Kevin Bond, Henry Rennick, Paul Hackler, and Melvin Pierce. Honorary pallbearers are Tyson Employees at Tyson Valley Distribution Center and Tyson Valley Maintenance Center, Blue Keene, and Darren Jones. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 10, 2003)
Elvia A. Littlejohn Baunton, age 92, of Ola, AR widow of C. E. Littlejohn, Joseph Shazer and Robert E. Baunton, died Saturday, July 11, 2009, at her home. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ola.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Clinton Eugene and Joyce Littlejohn of Russellville; a son-in-law, James R. Colbert of Ola; eight grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren.
The funeral service will be at 10 A. M. on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at the First Baptist Church of Ola, with burial in East Point Cemetery, by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Memorials Building Fund of First Baptist Church, Post Office Box 232, Ola, Arkansas 72853; or to the Yell County Camp of Gideons International, Post Office Box 699, Danville, Arkansas 72833. The online obituary and guestbook is available at www.shinnfuneral.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 15, 2009)
Dr. George Baxter, a native of Yell County, died October 20, 1955 at Shawnee, Okla. following a long illness. Dr. Baxter, a prominent surgeon, founded and operated the Baxter Hospital in Shawnee. He was born and raised at Alpha.
Burial was at Shawnee. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 10, 1955)
Dorothy Leona Beach, age 87, of Perryville died January 14, 2002 at Perryville. She was born on February 12, 1914 to late Roy and Mary Ellen (Vanhooser) Brunk. She was married to her husband Frank G. for 62 years. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church of Eldon, Missouri. She enjoyed gardening, playing music, crocheting, crafts, and canning. She lived in Eldon for 23 years before moving to Arkansas.
She was preceded in death by her husband.
Survivors include a son, Frank L. Beach of Los Alamitos, CA; two daughters, Leona Hull of Gardena, CA and Loretta Jones of Hollis, AR; one sister, Rosemary Dillion, of Oregon; 7 grandchildren, Sharon, Jerri, Bill, Jeff, Greg, Melisa, Sally; 13 great grandchildren.
Services will be Friday, January 18, 2002 at the First Assembly of God Church at 10:00 a. m. Rev. James J. Hedrick will be officiating. Burial will be at Greemore Memorial Gardens in Barneu MO. Visitation will be January 17, 2002, at the Phillips Funeral Home in Eldon, MO from 5:00 -7:00 p. m. Memorials may be made to First Assembly of God Church Eldon, MO. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 16, 2002)
Frank G. Beach, age 88, of Hollis, AR died May 16, 2000 at Hollis, AR. He was born March 20, 1912 in Nebraska to James Beach and Mary Snodgrass. He married Dorothy L. (Brunk) Beach, July 18, 1937 in Kansas City, KS and was a bus driver in Los Angeles, CA. He was a member or the First Assembly of God Church of Eldon, enjoyed trains and collected them and was an avid gardener. He and his wife lived in Eldon for 23 years before moving to Arkansas.
Survivors are, wife, Dorothy Beach of Perryville, AR; a son, Frank L. Beach of Los Alamitas, CA, two daughters, Leona Hull of Gardena, CA and Lorette Jones of Hollis, AR grandchildren, Sharon, Jerri, Bill, Jeff, Greg, Melisa and Sally; 13 great-grandchildren and brothers and sisters, Bruce, Gerald, Gilbert and Mae.
Funeral service was May 22 at the First Assembly of God Church in Eldon, MO with Rev. James J. Hedrick. Burial was in Greenmore Memorial Gardens in Barnett, MO. Memorials may be made to the First Assembly of God Church of Eldon, MO. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 24, 2000)
Sharron Ann Beals, age 56, of Belleville, AR died September 1, 1999 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. She was born July 8, 1943 in Henrietta, OK to the late Walter and Catherine Sneed Tomlinson. She was a certified nursing assistant and a homemaker and mother.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Leonard and Pete Tomlinson.
Survivors are one son, Terry Longstreath of Oklahoma; two daughters and son-in-law, Caryl Harshaw of Atkins and Cathy and Phillip Tomlin of Centerville, AR; longtime companion, Keith Savage of Chickalah Mountain, AR; a brother, Clinton Tomlinson of Henryetta, OK; two sisters, Arnitas Ingold and Judy Robertson both of Henryetta, OK and five grandchildren.
Services were September 5, 1999 at Chickalah Mountain Community Church with Bro. True Fitch officiating. Interment was in the Chickalah Mountain Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were John Freeman, Robert Romaine, Rodney Monday, Bill Jones, Phillip Tomlin and Calvin Adney. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 8, 1999)
Anna "Margaret" Smith Beam, 69, of Danville, AR died Monday, September 17, 2007. She was born February 7, 1938 in Fresno, CA to the late Ethan and Marie Smith. She married Paul Beam on September 19, 1955, and together they raised three sons. She was a medical records transcriptionist for Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR for 11 years. She was also active in Cub Scouts and served as Den Leader for several years. She was a member of the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church of Danville, AR.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ethan and Marie Smith, a brother Euell Smith and a brother Willard Smith.
Survivors include her sons, Eric Beam of Dardanelle, AR, and son, Aaron and daughter-in-law Katie Beam of Danville, AR, and a son Jason and daughter-in-law Beverly Beam of Dardanelle, AR; grandchildren Jessica and Dalton Beam of Danville, AR, Ashley and Joshua Beam of Dardanelle, AR; a sister Mary and brother-in-law Bill Gray of Danville, AR, a sister Kathy Copple of Reno, NV, and a sister-in-law Barbara Smith of Auberry, CA.
Margaret will long be remembered for her kindness and caring for other people. Special thanks and appreciation to Margaret's loving friend Ruby Henderson for her many hours of care given to Margaret.
Funeral service was held at 10:00 a. m. Thursday, September 20 at the Danville Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jared Higginbotham officiating. Burial was held at Waltreak Cemetery in Waltreak. Pallbearers were Eric, Aaron, and Jason Beam, Tracy Pool, Steve Price, and Mike Hettel. Honorary Pallbearers will be loving and caring staff of Dardanelle Nursing Center and Ruby Henderson. Arrangements by Danville Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 26, 2007)
Fannie Elizabeth Beam, age 100 of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Friday, October 24, 2003. She was born December 16, 1902 at Enigma, Smith County, Tennessee, daughter of the late Mattie & John Simpson. She moved to the Fir Community, Montgomery County Arkansas in December 1903 and lived there during her childhood. She graduated High School at the Baptist Academy, Mount Ida, Arkansas in 1925.
She was married to Orva Jackson Beam February 15, 1928 which produced four children. The children were born during the depression years of 1930's and she helped financially by farming and teaching. She was educated and taught school in rural schools in Montgomery County and eventually earned a bachelor's degree in 1948 by attending classes in the summer, weekends, and correspondence, all the while she was teaching school and caring for the family. She taught elementary school for approximately 34 years. She was active in professional organizations, including Home Economic Clubs and WMU at her local Baptist Church and was a member of the First Baptist church at Mount Ida.
She was preceded in death by her parents; 8 brothers and sisters; her husband, Orva Jackson Beam; one son, John E. Beam, and one daughter, Charlene Irwin.
She is survived by one sister, Lucille Housley of Clarksville, Tennessee; one daughter, Pauline Gill of Yakima, Washington and one son, Bill Beam of Mena, Arkansas as well as many grandchildren, great and great, great grandchildren.
Funeral services were Thursday at First Baptist Church in Mount Ida; officiated by Reverend Mark Lashley. Burial was in Little Fir Cemetery under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 5, 2003)
Margaret Beam, age 69, of Danville, passed away September 17, 2007.
Funeral service will be 10 a. m. Thursday, September 20 at the Danville Cornwell Chapel with Rev. Jared Higginbotham officiating. Burial will be at Waltreak Cemetery in Waltreak Visitation will be Wednesday from 6 to 8 p. m. at Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville. See complete obit next week. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 19, 2007)
Karen Alana Newton Bean, age 49, of Ola, AR formerly of Clarksville, AR, died Tuesday, January 8, 2002 at Ola. She was a reading recovery teacher at Ola Public School and daughter of the late Frank I. Newton.
She is survived by her husband, Don L. Bean; a son, Matthew Logan Pattermann of the home; a daughter, Alana Nicole Pattermann of the home; her mother, Mary Burch Newton of Hunt; a brother, Jon Newton of Clarksville; a sister, Metta Holman of Clarksville; a grandson, Rocky Gist, Jr. of Ola; an aunt, Ruby Wirth of Fulton, IL; a nephew, Shawn Newton of Clarksville; a niece Amber Holman of Clarksville.
There will be a private graveside service. Arrangements will be by Roller-Cox Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 16, 2002)
Erwin Allen Bear, age 81 of Plainview, died Saturday, March 22, 2003. He was born March 6, 1922, in Midland, Arkansas to the late Erwin S. and Jossie Haley Hackett Bear. He was a retired sawmill worker and a member of the Plainview Assembly of God Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara B. Bear and a son, Irvin Bear.
Survivors include a son, Paul Bair of Plainview; a daughter, Marie Bloxham of Bryant, AR; 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 24, 2003, at the Plainview Assembly of God Church with Rev. Wilma Whorton officiating. Interment was in Salem Cemetery, Plainview, Arkansas. Pallbearers were Bud Bair, Michael Bloxham, Mark King, Bill Wiser, Neil Taylor, Clint King. Honorary was Dr. John Westwood and Dale Prince. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 26, 2003)
Irvin Jackson Bear, age 42, of Plainview died December 17 at the Yell County Hospital at Danville. He was a member of the Plainview Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Joan Bear; two stepsons, Randy Heller of San Augustine, TX and Darrell Maynard of Lincoln, Neb; three stepdaughters, Sheryl Flournay of Jasper, Texas, Sheila Hellen of Hot Springs and Sharon Smith of Lumberton, TX; his parents Erwin and Clara Bear of Plainview; a brother, Paul Baer of Plainview; one sister, Marie Bloxham of Wilburton, OK; nine grandchildren.
Funeral was held Friday, December 19 at Plainview Free Will Baptist Church by the Rev. Randall Williams arid the Rev. Johnny Thompson. Burial was in Salem Cemetery by Dixon Funeral Service of Danville. Pallbearers were Joe Dishongh, J. B. Ellis, Gerald Davis, D Jones, Robert Lee Smith, Jeff Crites and Tom Phillips. (SSDI DOB: 11/1/1944) (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 12/17/1986)
Coleen Marie Bearden-Craig, age 46, of Dover, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville.
Survivors include her husband, Dwayne Craig; daughter, Caitlyn; parents, Clif and Irma Bearden; sister, Melanie Bearden; and nephew, Branden.
A memorial service was conducted by Shinn Funeral Service Friday, March 12, 2010 at the Shinn Chapel, officiated by Mr. Jim Hodges. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Association, 521 South Rock Street, Suite 103, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202; or Arkansas Children's Hospital Foundation, 800 Marshall Street, Slot 661, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202. The online obituary and gucstbook will be available at WWW.shinnfuneral.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 17, 2010)
Bertha Beasley, age 84, of Ola died Friday, January 29, 2010 at her home. She was born November 13, 1925 in Denoya, Osage County, Oklahoma to the late Amos Emery and Martha Elmira Kinard Adams. She was a waitress and a member of the Pentecostal Church in Santa Rosa, California.
Survivors include her husband of 35 years, George Beasley; children, Joe Ward of Reno, Nevada, Jim Ward of Forest Grove, Oregon, Kathryn Nichols of Tunas, Missouri, Judy Weeks of Stockton, California; brothers, Kenneth Adams of Lost Lake, California, Frank Adams of Reno, Nevada, Bud Adams of Greenville, Tennessee; sister, Faye Nicholson of Redding, California; 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 2:00 p. m. today, Wednesday, February 3, 2010, at Sandlin Cemetery in Ola. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 3, 2010)
Gary Robert Beasley, age 70, of Booneville, Arkansas passed away November 11, 2009 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born May 6, 1939 in Mena, Arkansas to Jude and Nell (Cox) Beasley. Gary was a pharmacist at St. Edwards Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith. He was formerly a Pharmacist at Booneville Human Development Center, Booneville Community Hospital and Crawford County Memorial Hospital. He was a member of the Arkansas Pharmacy Assoc. and the National Nursing Home Assoc.
He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother J. L. Beasley and one sister Katheline Beasley.
He is survived by his wife Kay of the home; two sons, Stephen Beasley of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and Stewart Beasley of Danville, Arkansas; one grandson, Nick Beasley of Fayetteville, Arkansas and one granddaughter, Nikki Beasley of Plainview, Arkansas.
Memorial Service was November 14, 2009 at the First Baptist Church in Booneville, Arkansas, under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home. To sign online register, go to robertsfh.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 18, 2009)
Velma Lorian Beasley, age 89, of Ola, AR died Friday, August 22, 2003 at her home in Ola. She was born May 3, 1914 in Bluffton, AR to the late William F. and Annie Crocket James. She was a homemaker and mother and a member of the Assembly of God Church in Ola.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jess Beasley, one son, Jessie Beasley, Jr. and a daughter, Mary Beasley.
Survivors are two sons, George Beasley and Billy Beasley both of Ola, AR; one daughter, Annie Vaughn of Belleville, AR; eleven grandchildren, Gregory and George W. Beasley, Jr. Billy Don Vaughn, Roger Vaughn, Teresa Bean, Tammy Staggs, Tim Vaughn, Laverta Cox, Lynn Beasley, Lisa Frog and Linda Beasley and seventeen great-grandchildren.
Services were August 25, 2003 at the First Assembly of God Church in Ola with Rev. Jerry Schlinker and Rev. Norman Chenowith officiating. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery at Briggsville, AR by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Jeff Montgomery, Keith Bean, John Gregg, James Nail, Freddie Jones, and Irvin Raney. Honorary was Roger Wise. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 27, 2003)
Barbara Sue Beason, age 80, of Booneville, Arkansas, passed away January 3, 2009 in Booneville, Arkansas. She was born December 30, 1928 in Havana, Arkansas to Silas Leroy and Ellie Laura Fleming.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Carl Beason; daughter Carolyn Sue Stevens; grandson, Robert Thomas.
Funeral service will be at 2:00 p. m. Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at Moores Chapel Methodist Church in Waveland, Arkansas with burial in Moores Chapel Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Rojelio; one daughter, Laura Lynn Brewer and fiance Jim Ivy; one son, Tommy Joe Beason and wife Jane; four brothers, Billy Eugene Fleming, Wayne Fleming, J. B. Fleming, Cleve Fleming; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Blake Harger, Robby Fleming, Nathan Parish, Jason Shelton, John Paul Fleming, and Johnny Fleming. Arrangements by Roberts Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 7, 2009)
Debora Ingram Beatty, age 44 of Danville, AR, formerly of Kelso, AR, passed away, Friday, January 19, 2001 at the Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. She was born April 27, 1956 in Dermott, AR to her mother, Bernice Ingram and the late Ernie Ingram. She was a Deputy Treasurer in Yell County and a member of Chalybeate Springs Missionary Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Larry Beatty of Danville, AR; two sons, Justin and Preston Beatty both of Danville, AR; her mother, Bernice Ingram of Danville, AR; three brothers, Raymond Ingram of Mablevale, AR, Jack Ingram of Little Mountain, SC and Jack Ingram of Jacksonville, AR; one sister, Joyce Hood of Texarkana, TX.
Service was January 21 at the Griffin Funeral Service Chapel, McGehee, AR with Rev. Wendal Magar officiating. Burial was in Jefferson Cemetery. Pallbearers were David Moss, Jimmy Moss, Gerald Wilson, Mike Johnson, Mark McElroy and Ricky Dunnahoe. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 24, 2001)
Almon Holloway Beaver, age 80, of Belleville, AR passed away May 10, 1998 at his home in Belleville, AR. He was retired from the U. S. Naval Missile Test Center in Point Magu, CA. He was a Veteran of WWII and attended church at the Assembly of God in Magazine.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mildred Beaver of the home; one son, Norman Beaver of London, Kentucky; two daughters, Marlene Miller of Huntsville, Alabama and Pam West of Belleville, AR; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was today Wednesday, May 13th) at the Assembly of God Church in Magazine with interment in Oak Hill Cemetery in Booneville. Pallbearers were Aaron and Joel Smith, Charlie Payne, Benny Warren, Ronnie West, Chris Miller. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 13, 1998)
CHINA GROVE -- Dorothy Vay Walker Beaver, age 91, of 1545 China Grove Road, died Friday December 12, 2003 at NorthEast Medical Center. Born on October 8, 1912 in Yell County, Ark. she was a daughter of the late Etta Windham Walker and George W. Walker. She had worked at China Grove Cotton Mill. Mrs. Beaver was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include a son, Wayne Beaver of China Grove; and four grandchildren.
Services Graveside, 11 a. m. today at Greenlawn Cemetery with the Rev. Gene Edwards. Memorials Genesis Baptist Church, 5850 SelfRoad, Kannapolis, N. C. 28081. Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home at China Grove is serving the family. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Mary Fowler Leek, Newspaper: Salisbury Post, Salisbury, North Carolina, 1/4/2004)
Mrs. Mollie Beavers, age 80, died at her home in Havana, Thursday, December 29, 1949. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 5, 1950)
Mrs. Nellie Beavers, age 94, of Russellville, AR died Monday, March 17 at Legacy Lodge Nursing Home in Russellville. She was born January 4, 1903 in Clarksville, AR to the late George and Minnie Titsworth Harris. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Pottsville and a homemaker and mother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Beavers; a daughter, Betty Sue Beavers; two brothers, Andrew and Dave Harris and a sister, Ruby Russell.
Survivors include three sons, Earl and Roy Beavers both of Russellville and Lawrence Beavers of Dover; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Graveside service will be held in Pisgah Cemetery today, Wednesday, March 19 at 2:00 p. m. with the Rev. Charles Bradley officiating. Services by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 19, 1997)
William Lewis Beavers, age 94, died at a hospital at Benton January 27, 1952. He was a resident of Havana and a member of the Church of Christ.
He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Maud Jones of Hot Springs, Mrs. Bessie Lewis of Havana and Mrs. Josie McGugan of Thornton; 13 grand children 24 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 31, 1952)
John M. Beck, age 76, of New Blaine, Arkansas died Monday, February 10, 2003 at Clarksville, AR. He was a retired painter and was of the Protestant faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Merlie (Cauldwell) Beck; a son, Johnny Lee Beck; a daughter, Deloris Ann Beck; brothers, Gervious Campbell, Ronald Beck, Lonnie Beck
He is survived by his wife, Margie Clark Beck of New Blaine, AR; six daughters, Lora Cargill of Whitefield, OK, Virginia Jasper of Fort Smith, AR, Gloria Bowman of Midway, AR, Paula Zirkle of St. Petersburg, FL, Linda Bland of Danville, AR; Laura Brewer of Midway, AR; two sons, Jimmy Beck of Dover, AR, Rick Farmer of Delaware, AR; four sisters, Sirley Cook of Clarksville, AR, Bonnie Smalley of PA, Ann Meyers of TX, Geneva Smith of Dardanelle, AR; three brothers, Ernest Beck of Dardanelle, AR, James H. Beck, Jr. of Little Rock, AR, Bud Roberts of Prairie Grove, AR; 25 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren.
Masonic service will be Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003 at 2:00 p. m. at Stoney Point Cemetery in Scranton, AR. The body was cremated. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 12, 2003)
Margie Ellen Beck, 73, of New Blaine, Arkansas died June 22, 2004 in Clarksville, Arkansas. She had been a caregiver, homemaker and dairy farmer and was a Christian baptized in Wasco, California.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, Russell Lee Farmer and husband of 8 years, John M. Beck; parents, William Clarence and Lula Mae (Garrett) Clark; two sisters and one brother.
She is survived by her 2 daughters and sons-in-laws, Linda & Don Bland of Danville, Arkansas and Laura Jerry Brewer of Midway, Arkansas; 1 son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Janette Farmer of Delaware, Arkansas; step children and their spouses, Virginia & Bob Jasper of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Jimmy Beck of Russellville, Arkansas, Paula & Jeff Ham of Florida, Gloria & Sammy Bowman of Midway, Arkansas, and Lori & Ian Cargill of Oklahoma; companion, Cecil Appleton; 23 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service and burial of remains was held June 26, 2004 at Russell Cemetery, Belleville, Arkansas under the direction of Roller Funeral Home-Paris. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 30, 2004)
Selena Raney Beck, age 82, a resident of Casa, AR died Wednesday; May 5, 1999 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center at Russellville, AR. She was born on February 9, 1910 at Casa, AR to W. T. and Edith Minie Raney. She married Lester Beck on July 4, 1943. She was a homemaker and member of the Carden Bottoms Assembly of God Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Vester and Vim T. Raney.
Survivors include husband Lester Beck of Casa, AR; a brother, Norborn Raney of Maumelle, AR; a sister, Mandy Pruitt of Pine Bluff, AR; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends and relatives.
Funeral service was May 8, 1909 at the Humphrey Chapel officiated by Rev. Roy Goates. Burial was at the Bryant Cove Cemetery at Conway Co. AR under the directions of Humphrey Funeral Service. Casket bearers were Rickey Robison, Paul Jolly, Brandon Gibby, Steve Raney, True Fitch, A. B Hundley, Billy Ward, Jim Selvey (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 12, 1999)
Services for Pfc. James Beckett will be held at Moore's Chapel Sunday at 1:00 p. m. with Rev. Boyd Scott of Ola and Rev. L. L. Riley of Little Rock in charge. Pfc. Beckett s body was shipped from France and will arrive at Booneville Friday night. He was killed in action while serving with the30th Division in France on August 10, 1944, at the age of 20. He had attended the Havana High School.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Beckett of Waveland; two sisters, Clemie McGugan of Hot Springs and Nola Dempsie of Porterville, Calif.; and one brother, Harry Max of the home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, October 21, 1948)
Virgil M. Beckett, 63, died in his home in South Gate, Calif. last Wednesday. He was born at Havana and lived at Waveland until moving to California seven years ago. He had been sick for five years and bedfast for the past 10 months.
Survivors include his wife, Ora Beckett; two daughters, Mrs. Climmie McGugan of Lawndale, Calif. and Mrs. Nola Skinner of Porterville, Calif. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, August 20, 1959)
Cheryl Denise Bedgood, age 45, of Dardanelle, AR died Friday, November 24, 2006 at University Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. She was born April 7, 1961 at Blytheville, AR. She was employed at Showcase Video and Tanning in Dardanelle.
Survivors include her husband, Ronald W. Bedgood of Dardanelle, AR; parents, Cecil and Margaret Deeds Applegate of Dardanelle, AR; a son, Ronald "Bau" Wayne Bedgood II of Dardanelle, AR; a sister, Sheila Adams of Dardanelle, AR father-in-law and mother-in-law, Elton and Jeannie Bedgood of Texas.
Service was November 28, 2006 at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Dardanelle, AR with Rev. Donald Lewert officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 29, 2006)
Jill Ellen Perkhiser Beehrle, age 48 of Dardanelle, died Saturday, March 7, 2009 at her home in Dardanelle. She was born January 18, 1961 in Alton, Illinois. She was a CPA for Bobby Redfern and Company in Danville and a member of the National Association of CPA. She was in the army where she trained to become a Russian linguist for the Intelligence Department of the Army.
She was preceded in death by her father, Russell Perkhiser.
Survivors include her husband of 28 years, Rodney Beehrle; children, Maria Etheredge and Sara Hurst both of Russellville, Jackson Beehrle of Dardanelle; her mother, Lula Brown Perkhiser of Edwards, Missouri; three brothers, Bruce Perkhiser Wesley Perkhiser, Brent Perkhiser; four grandchildren, Makyna and Kaya Etheredge, Gage and Kiersten Hurst; and a host of family and friends.
Memorial services were held Friday, March 12, 2009 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Kenny Lloyd officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 18, 2009)
Norma Beehrle, age 69, of Dardanelle died Sunday, January 26, 2003 at her daughter's home in Dardanelle. She was born November 11, 1933 at Kamrar, IA, to the late Henry Anderson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack R. Beehrle.
Survivors include her mother, Katie Anderson of Webster City, IA; sons, Rodney Beehrle of Dardanelle and Todd Beehrle of Eagle Grove, IA; daughters, Pamela Morris of Sioux Falls, SD, Connie Ruhl and Shelly Lane, both of Dardanelle; brothers, Sterling Anderson of Des Moines, IA, Frank Anderson of Colgate, WI and Henry Anderson of Webster City, IA; sisters, Mary Lindquist of Webster City, IA and Elaine Olson of Anchorage, AK.
Memorial service was held Tuesday at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Chaplin Henry Magee officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 29, 2003)
Stanford J. T. Beene, age 73 of Dardanelle, died Thursday, March 11, 2010 at Conway Regional Medical Center. He was born June 6, 1936 at Enola to the late Bynum and Jewel Adia Roberts Beene.
He is preceded in death by his parents; a son, Johnny Dale Beene; sister, Mary Reise; brothers, Denzil and Johnny Beene.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Johnnie Sue Beene of Dardanelle; a daughter, Susan Day and husband Robert of Dardanelle; a son, Gary Beene and wife Belinda of Dardanelle; brothers, Dale Beene of Dardanelle, Wayne Beene of Russellville, Jackie Beene of South Dakota; sisters, Phyllis Hurst of Russellville, Rose Ford of Conway, Tilly Bell Spradlin of Little Rock; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
Graveside services were held Monday, March 15, 2010 at Bryant's Cove Cemetery with Rev. Denver Robinson officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 17, 2010)
Birtie Mae Carter Beggs, age 77, of Sims, Arkansas died Tuesday, April 16, 2002 in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Hot Springs. She was born September 24, 1924 in Cardwell, Missouri to the late Albert and Liza Jane Peppers Carter. She was united in marriage on October 14, 1939 in Cardwell, Missouri to the late Thomas Alexander Beggs. She attended the Evening Light Tabernacle and was a loving mother, grandmother and friend.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a daughter, Judy Louise Harber; a brother and a sister.
Survivors include 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Linda Beggs of Chula, AR, Ogene Beggs of Dardanelle, AR, Harry and Nona Beggs of Sims, AR; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Anna and Delmer Taylor of Pine Ridge, AR, Debra Rodriguez of Sims, AR; a daughter-in-law, Harriett Beggs of Mount Ida, AR; a son-in-law, Dennis Harber of Pocola, OK; 18 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services were Friday, April 19, 2002 in the Evening Light Tabernacle with Bro. Doyle Whisenhunt officiating. Interment was in the Lone Valley Cemetery under the direction of the Thornton Funeral Home of Mt. Ida. Pallbearers were Clint Beggs, Micaiah Beggs, Marty Taylor, Robert Beggs, Barton Beggs, Jason Beggs, Justus Beggs, Israel Beggs, Nathanael Rodriguez, Blandon Deen and Hansel Deen. Honorary pallbearers were Aaron Beggs, Jerry Beggs, II, Ed Vaught and Marion McKinney. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 24, 2002)
Betty J. Cowger Begoon, age 76, of Benton, AR. formerly of Danville, AR. died Wednesday, January 6, 1999. She was a Sunday School teacher for 55 years, and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 55 years, D. R. (Bob) Begoon; her children, Larry R. Begoon and his wife, Kathy of Friendsville, TN, Frances Begoon Albright and her husband, Pete of Mayflower, AR. Garry C. Begoon and his wife, Glenda of Bryant, AR; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and one brother, Charles Cowger and his wife, Betty of El Dorado, AR.
Funeral service was January 8, 1999 at Trinity Baptist Church in Bauxite, AR. with Rev. Larry White officiating. Interment followed at New Rosemont Cemetery in Benton, AR. by Roller-Ballard Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Saline Memorial Hospice, 1 Medical Park Drive, Benton, AR. 72015. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 13, 1999)
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