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Mrs. Hattie Rose Schmechel Behncke, age 93, of Dardanelle, AR, formerly of Baudette, Minnesota died Tuesday, January 27, 1998 at her daughter's home in Dardanelle. She was born April 8, 1904 in Borup, MN to the late Reinhold and Helene Karoll Schmechel. She was a homemaker, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church and a long time member of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, tatting, painting, playing the fiddle and all types of craft works.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Behncke and their son, Leroy Behncke. Surviving five daughters, Ruby Sheely of Dardanelle, AR, Bernice Thomson of Wilburton, OK, Dorothy Kaufman of Tidewater, OR, Leona Rivard of Burkburnett, TX and Ardell Kvool of Rochelle, IL; a daughter-in-law, Evelyn Behncke of Boise, ID; 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Service was January 30 at St. John's Lutheran Church with the Rev. Darrell Kobs. Interment was in Augsburg Lutheran Cemetery, London, AR by Cornell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, 500 North Cumberland, Russellville, AR 72801. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 4, 1998)
Karl Behrend, age 75, a resident of Danville, AR died Wednesday, July 30, 1997 at Chambers Memorial Hospital at Danville. He was born on July 16, 1922 at Magdeburg, Germany to Karl and Sophie Farber Behrend. He was a retired poultry farmer with Tyson.
Survivors include two nieces, Rita Bulick of Whiting, NJ and Gertrude Peters of Oak Harbor, WA and various nieces and nephews in Germany.
Graveside service was August 4, 1997 at the Hunt's Chapel Cemetery in Rover, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 6, 1997)
Margaret Ann Ragsdale Belcher, age 78, of Dover died Sunday, September 30, 2007 at Atkins Nursing Center. She was born January 5, 1929 at Beebe, AR to the late George Oliaf and Jenny Geneva Smith Payne. She was a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church in Dover and worked at Mc B's Convenience Store and Pirates Cove Restaurant in Dover.
She is preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Jackie Lee Payne.
Survivors include her husband, Leroy Belcher of Dover; two step-sons and spouses, Dave and Cindy Belcher of Atkins, Sam and Val Belcher of Ohio; brothers, Glen Payne of Midwest City, OK, Sherman Payne of Dover, Chester Payne of Lieman, Germany; sisters, Dorothy Meeks of Sandersville, Georgia, Fay Hendrixson of Maryland Heights, MO, Pat Owen of Dardanelle, Connie Long of Dover, Sandy Koch of Hot Springs; four step grandchildren; numerous other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at 10:00 a. m. at the First Freewill Baptist Church in Dover with Rev. Bo Coffman officiating. Interment will be in McFadden Cemetery in Dover. Pallbearers: Mike Owen, Dave Belcher, Sam Belcher, Kevin Norris, Doyle Foshee, and Jeff Hicks. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 3, 2007)
Duil Bell, age 70 of Havana died Sunday, November 29, 1998 at his home in Havana. Mr. Bell was born September 27, 1928 in Havana, to the late Evin and Gertrude Hood Bell. He was a former and a member of the Ascension Life Church.
He was preceded in death by a brother, James Bell.
Survivors are his wife, Verzene Catlett Bell, 2 sons and daughter in laws, Ronald and Betty Bell of Havana, Wayne and Connie Bell of Ozone; one brother Bobby Bell of Hot Springs; three sisters, Lucille Armstrong of Midwest City, OK, Bonnie Bryant of Havana, Gladys Newton of Oraville, CA; 3 grand children, 3 great grand children, several nieces and nephews.
Services was Tuesday, December 1 at 2:00 p. m. at the Ascension Life Church with brother Gary Garner officiating. Interment will be in Moore's Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his nephews, J. D. Catlett, Bradley Catlett, Herbert Catlett, Stephen Hunt, Tim Hunt, Tommy Bell, Rick Bryant, Kevin Bell and John Catlett. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville. Lowell Anderson (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 2, 1998)
Mr. James A. Bell, age 72, of Ola, AR passed away Thursday, October 2, 1997 at his home in Ola. He was born in Pea Ridge, Yell County, Arkansas August 19, 1925 son of the late Evan and Gertrude Hood Bell. He was a retired debarker operator, for Plainview Lumber Company.
He is survived by his wife, Orene Fuchs Bell; a son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Judy Bell of Ola; a daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Larry Bonds of Fayetteville; four granddaughters, and three great-grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Duil and Verzene Bell of Havana and Bobby and Ginger Bell of Lonsdale, AR; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Lucille and Tom Armstrong of Midwest City, OK, Bonnie and Nolan Bryant of Havana and Gladys and Don Newton of Oroville, CA; also by the following sisters and brothers-in-law, Gerald and Jessie Fuchs Lewis of Canyon City, OR, Harold and Anita Fuchs and John and Margie Fuchs of Havana and several nephews and nieces.
Service was held Monday at the Moore's Chapel Church with Rev. Richard Stegall officiating. Burial was in the Moore's Chapel Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 8, 1997)
Mrs. Lillian Gertrude Bell, age 51, died October 6, 1956 in Mountain View. Calif.
Her survivors include her husband, Evin Bell; six children, James Bell of Antonia, Colo., Duil Bell of England, Ark., Lucille James of Sacramento, Calif, Bonnie Bryant of Tulsa, Okla., Gladys Mewton of Mountain View, Calif. and Bobby Bell of the home; two brothers, Hoyt and Coy Hood of Mountain View and eight grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, October 25, 1956)
Louise Bell, 86, of Ola, AR died Tuesday, January 27, 1998 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was born in Gibson County, TN, June 13, 1911 to the late Grover and Alice Spri Potect. She was a mother, homemaker and a member of the Springhill Baptist Church in Springhill, TN. She and her husband, Aubrey Bell were married January 27, 1928, they were married 70 years.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Ulice and Hurbert Poteet.
She is survived by her husband, Aubrey Bell; five daughters and sons-in-law, Helen Walker of Ola, Sue and Roger Lyon of Madera, CA, Eleanora and Pete Mott of Belleville, MI, Jane and Jim Groves of Greenville, MO, and Charlotte Powers of Ola; two half brothers, Grover Poteet, Jr. and Jimmy Poteet of Tennessee; 18 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter
Funeral service was January 31 at the New Bethel Baptist Church at Birta by Rev. Geno Johnston. Burial was in the Birta Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dolan Charton, Sammie Hale, Michael Walker, Roger Holland, Junior Walker, Jeffery Benedict, Richard Benedict, Bob Holland, Dusty Walker and Lee Walker. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 18, 1998)
Ocie Bell, age 97 of Danville, died Thursday, November 11, 2003 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was born July 28, 1906 in Pea Ridge, Yell County, Arkansas to the late Edward Newton and Elizabeth Betty Hood Blaylock. She was a member of the first Baptist Church in Danville, former owner of Bell's Cafe in Danville, a homemaker and mother and a special baby sitter for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lesley Wilburn Bell and two great-grandsons and a special friend, Marie Wilkins.
Survivors are a son and daughter-in-law, L. W. and Zelta Bell of Danville; a daughter and son-in-law, Geraldine and Loyd Gilkey of Danville; four grandchildren. Jerry Gilkey of Ft. Smith, Jim Gilkey of Russellville, Kenny Bell and Kim Sullivan both of Danville; seven great grandchildren, Russell Gilkey, Monica Bell and Clay Sullivan all of Russellville, Wade Gilkey of Ft. Smith, Leslee Fowler, Jordan Sullivan and Rhett Sullivan, all of Danville; five great-great-grandchildren, a host of nephews, nieces and friends.
Services were Friday, December 12, 2003, at the First Baptist Church in Danville with Rev. W. A. Gorman and Rev. David Hawkins officiating. Interment was in Earl Ladd Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Pallbearers were grandsons and great-grandsons, (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 17, 2003)
Orene Bell, age 79 of Dardanelle, died Monday at Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born in Sayre, Oklahoma on September 28, 1926 Daughter of the late Marvin and Arlene Holloway Fuchs. She was the widow of James Bell.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Judy Bell of Ola; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Larry Bonds of Fayetteville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Harold and Anita Fuchs, John and Marge Fuchs of Havana; sister and brother-in-law, Jessie and Gerald Lewis of Canyon City, OR; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Lucille Armstrong of Midwest City, OK, Gladys Newton of Orville, CA, Verzene Bell, Bonnie and Nolen Bryant of Havana, Bobby and Ginger Bell of Lonsdale, AR; grandchildren, Karen and Rick Housley of Dover, Nancy and Steven Vaughn of Belleville, Brenda and Brad Love of Farmington, Mary Ann and Brad Vaughn of Fayetteville; great grandchildren, Jessica, Caitlyn and Shane Housley, Kesli Vaughn, Andrew and Rebekah Love.
Services will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2006 at 2:00 p. m. at the Ola First Baptist Church with Reverend Rick Balentine officiating. Burial will follow at Moores Chapel Cemetery, Waveland. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Visitation is tonight, Wednesday 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 8, 2006)
Mrs. Seroh A. Bell passed away at her home at Havana, April 6, 1948, at the age of 72. Mrs. Bell was a member of the Assembly of God Church at Havana.
Funeral services were conducted at Moore s Chapel by Rev. Jean Lucy and Rev. R. R. Whittington of Havana.
She is survived by her husband, R. B. Bell, three sons, Leslee, Weslie and Ervin Bell of Danville; six daughters, Mrs. Vila Earls of Havana, Mrs. Lila Mo ward of Porterville, California, Mrs. Ila Moore of Havana, Mrs. Ommie Swaim of Danville, Mrs. Hattie Parson of Ferndale, Mrs. Vinnie Combs of Stockton, California.
Paul bearers were Raymond Owens, Opal Beason, Winfred Owens and Joe Apple. Flower girls were Mary Hankins, Barber Sue Beason, Nina Lue Owens, Lorene Barnett, Mildred Davis, Betty Moore and Billie Sue Burce. Cornwell funeral Home was in charge. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 15, 1948)
Dogan Reece Bellar, age 78 of Dardanelle, AR died Tuesday, April 21, 1998 at his daughter's home in Dardanelle. He was born October 11, 1919 in Dardanelle, AR to the late Robert E. and Bell Spears Bellar. He retired as a frontend loader operator from Mobley Construction Company and was a member of the Assembly of God Church.
He was preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Bellar; a daughter, Donna Anthony and two brothers, Preacher and Birle Bellar.
Survivors include his wife, Modean Adams Bellar; a daughter, Hilda McGohan of Dardanelle, AR; a brother, Dike Bellar of Dardanelle; 10 grandchildren and spouses, Doug McGohan of Las Vegas, NV, Yancy McGohan, Brent McGohan, Michael "Burr McGohan, Brandon Clemons, Dustin Bellar and wife, Nicole all of Dardanelle, AR, Maila Bishop and husband, Mark and Joe Hurdle all of Russellville, Tammy Wallman of Newport News, Virginia, Kim Lunningham of Ft. Smith and a very best friend, Joe Hurdle II of Russellville; six great granddaughters and four great grandsons also included are several nieces and nephews.
Service was April 23, 1998 at the Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Dardanelle with Bro. Richard Adams officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Scott Judkins, Shawn Lynch, Kenny Joe Moore, John Lievsay, Jeff Robinson, Chris Martin. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 29, 1998)
Modean Hilda Bellar, age 82, of Dardanelle, AR died Friday, February 29th, 2008 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born June 28, 1925 at Dardanelle to the late Judge and Cellie Campbell Adams.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Dogan Reece Bellar; a son, Ronnie Bellar; a daughter, Donna Anthony; son-in-law, Herman Lee McGohan and two grandsons, Doug and Brent Alberto McGohan.
She is survived by her daughter, Hilda McGohan of Dardanelle, AR; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held Monday, March 3 at the Corn-well Chapel in Dardanelle with Bro. David Jay officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Jeff Robinson, Kenny Joe Moore, Duane Ray, Mike McGohan, Dustin Bellar and Brandon demons. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 5, 2008)
William Dike "Bee" Bellar died Saturday, December 20, 2003 at the Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born December 6, 1917 in Yell County, Arkansas to the late Robert Lee and Rachel Bell (Spears) Bellar. He was a retired saw mill worker for Rennae Sims, A World War II Army Veteran and a member or Boyce-Woods VFW Post 3141 in Dardanelle. He attended the St. Augustines Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosita Anton Bellar; three brothers, Thomas Roy Bellar, Reese Dogan Bellar, and Burl Vinson Bellar.
Survivors include special family, Sheila and Steve Tillman, Jeffry and Hunter Coffman, Dardanelle; Sherri and Lee Shoemaker, San Antonio, Texas; Gary and Vicki Glenn, Amber, Nicole, Bart Glenn, Dardanelle; several nieces and nephews; his beloved dog, Bobo.
Funeral service will be Tuesday, December 23, 2003, 10:00 a. m. at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Franklin Piercey officiating. Interment will be in Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle with military honors by Dardanelle Boyce-Woods VFW Post 3141. Pallbearers will be Jeffry Coffman, Hunter Coffman, Bart Glenn, Steve Johnson, Brandon Clemons, Dewayne Ray, and Mike McGohan. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 24, 2003)
Nooner Bellew, age 96, of Bluffton, died Thursday, July 30, 1998, at the Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was a son of the late Joe and Minnie Woods Bellew, and was born at Bluffton. He was a retired farmer, a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 123, and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Bluffton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wives, Jewell Lofland Bellew, Durah Lazenby Bellew and Viola Daniel Bellew, a brother, Jim Bellew, and a sister, Ada Coleman.
He is survived by a number of nieces and nephews, and other family members.
Funeral service will be 2 P. M. Saturday, August 1, 1998, at the First United Methodist Church at Bluffton, with Rev. Royce Savage officiating. Burial will be in the Bluffton Cemetery, by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Active pallbearers will by Larry Wayne James, Jerry Jones, Len Cullins, Larry Aikman, Bill Lofland and Joe Pickens. Honorary pallbearers will be Harold Montgomery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 5, 1998)
Mrs. Viola Daniel Bellew, age 85, of Bluffton, a retired schoolteacher, wife of Nooner Bellew, died Saturday. She was a member of the Bluffton First United Methodist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star.
Funeral was at Bluffton First United Methodist Church. Burial was in Bluffton Cemetery.
Survivors besides her husband, Nooner Bellew, are a son, Charles E. Daniel of Memphis, TN; four brothers, Theo Gilmore of Dumas, Cecil Gilmore of Bluffton, J. K. Gilmore of Dixon, MO. and R. L. Gilmore of Alexander; three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Baber, of Hope, Mrs. Amy Woolbright of Oklahoma City, OK, Mrs. Syble Weems of Dumas; three grandchildren, a foster grandchild and three great-great-grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 1-7-1987)
Benita M. Beman, age 85, a resident of Plainview, AR, formerly of Randalia, Iowa, died Saturday, October 26, 2002 at her home in Plainview. She was born on February 6, 1917 in Fayette County, Iowa, to the late Taylor and Carlotta Mae (Orr) Briggs. She married Loyal N. Beman in Randalia, Iowa on November 7, 1937. She was a cook with the public school system Iowa prior to retiring to Arkansas. She attended Teachers College at Cedar Falls, Iowa majoring in Home Economics. She was a Methodist in faith; was a member of EH (Extension Homemakers) of Plainview serving as Inspirational Reader; active in the Senior Activity Center in Danville; a 4-H Leader in Fayette County, Iowa and well known for her bread baking. She also loved RV ing and had traveled to every state in the Union.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Loyal N. Beman.
Survivors include 2 daughters, Whyla Beman of Amisseville, VA, Sherla & John Arp of Mount Pleasant, IA; one son, Terry and Pat Beman of Randalia, IA; 4 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and an aunt, Dorthea McLeese of Harpers Ferry, Iowa.
A memorial service will be held at a later date with Internment of the cremated remains to occur at Dunhams Grove Cemetery in Randalia, Iowa. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or Senior Specialist Hospice of Pope County. Cremation Arrangements entrusted to Humphrey Funeral Service of Russellville, Arkansas. Internet obituary may be found at Legacy, com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 30, 2002)
Loyal Beman, age 82, a resident of Plainview, AR died Friday, January 9, 1998 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center at Russellville, AR. He was born on October 28, 1915 at Randalia, IA to Earl and Mary Newcomb Beman. He married Benita Briggs on November 7, 1937 at Randalia, IA. He was a retired Grain and Livestock farmer. He was a Methodist. He was a Navy Veteran of WWII.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife, Benita Beman of Plainview, AR; two daughters, Whyla Beman of Amisseville, VA and Sherla Arp of Mounty Pleasant, IA; a son, Terry Beman of Randalia, IA; four grandchildren, Brad Beman of Cedar Rapids, I A, Shawn Pipho of Sumner, IA, Chad Arp of Garrison, IA and Mindy Olendick of La Port City, IA and nine great-grandchildren.
The body was cremated. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 14, 1998)
Jimmie H. Bench of Plainview, age 42 years, died August 27, 1948 in the Veterans Hospital at Little Rock. Mr. Bench served several months with the armed forces during World War II. He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, Mrs. Faye Bench; one daughter, Melba Jean Bench of Plainview; his mother, Mrs. Lizzie Bench of Ola Route 1; three sisters Mrs. Ada Owens of Texas; Mrs. Bert Marks, of Searcy; and Mrs. Ralph Jones of Ola, Route 1; and one brother, Everett Bench of Watson and a host of their relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Assembly of God Church by the Rev. Ivan Marcum of Birta, assisted by Misses Francis Payne of Dardanelle and Vivian Higgins of Tulsa, Okla. Mr. Bench was a member of the Assembly of God Church. Interment was in Salem Cemetery near Plainview. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 2, 1948)
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Bench, aged 81, of Ola died October 20, 1954 at a hospital at Little Rock. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include a son, Everett Bench of North Little Rock; two daughters, Mrs. Lillie Marks of Little Rock and Mrs. Ada Hudgens of Texas; 12 grand children. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs AGO, DANVILLE, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, October 26, 1954)
Dennus Lee Benedict, age 101, of Ola and a retired farmer died July 5th. He was a member of the Ola Assembly of God Church.
Survivors are three sons, Gene Benedict and Arlyss Benedict, both of Ola and David Benedict of Sapulpa, OK; four daughters, Mrs. Dorris McBride of Alamogordo, N. M. Mrs. Lorene Jones of Belleville, Mrs. Mary Bitticks of Lavaca and Mrs. Cherry Turner of Ola; one sister, Mrs. Annie Venetz of Pawhuska, OK; 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral was held last Thursday at Ola Assembly of God Church. Burial was in the Birta Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 7-13-1988)
Dimple Benefield, age 80, of Casa, died Thursday, September 22, 2005 at Perry County Nursing and Rehab. She was born April 12, 1925 in Casa to the late Nick and Cora Robinson George. She was a homemaker and mother and a member of the Casa Assembly of God Church.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Hoyt Fink and Max Benefield and a grandson, Randy Hance.
Survivors are her daughter and son-in-law, Ginger and Luther Hance of Casa, grandson and daughters-in-law, Scott and Erin Hance of Casa and Sherry Hance of Russellville and a great-granddaughter, Madeline Hance of Casa.
Graveside services were held Saturday, September 24, 2005 at Needmore Cemetery in Casa. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 28, 2005)
Faliece Benefield, age 79, died Saturday, February 10, 1996 at the Morrilton Manor Nursing Home in Morrilton. She was a native of Bluffton, AR (Yell County), and was a daughter of the late Lemuel Hardy Benefield and the late Vernetta Melissa Nettie Stout Benefield. She was retired from Morton Frozen Foods (now Con-Agra) and attended the Four Squares Gospel Church.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Butler.
Survivors include three sisters, Oma Lee Burns and Ruby Benefield both of Dardanelle and Billie Owens of Russellville and a nephew Jerry L. Caldwell of El Paso, TX.
Graveside services were Tuesday at Mount Zion Cemetery at Briggsville with Rev. Jeff Cheatham officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 2-14-1996)
James Keyton "Jim" Benefield, age 78, of Plainview, AR died Monday, January 30, 2006 at Chambers Memorial Hospital at Danville, AR. He was born December 15, 1927 in Centerville, AR to the late Edgar and Sally Daniel Benefield. He was a retired supervisor for Deltic Lumber.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Benefield.
He is survived by his wife, Patsy Garrett Benefield; children, James Terry and Stephanie Benefield of Carter Cove, Marilyn and Bill Mercer of Carthage, TX, Sherri and Chuck Dunn of Plainview, AR, James B. and Debra Patterson of Russellville, Tommy L. Patterson, Jr. of Plainview, Carolyn S. and Bruce Burnett and Mary "KK" Trin O Bryant all of Ola; brothers and sisters-in-law, Lamar and Nita Benefield, Lloyd Benefield, Allen Jewelene Benefield all of Ola; sisters, Sara Dinnerville, and Virginia Parker both of Ola; grandchildren, Christopher Lauren Mercer, Kevin Mercer, Robyn Dunn, Alyssa Tomlinson, Kaleb Patterson, Pam Snider, Keith Snider, Melody Carter, Cody Patterson; great grandchildren, Colton Ally son Mercer, Braden Mercer, Gage Carter and Mattie Snider
Funeral service will be Thursday at 2:00 p. m. at the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Birta with the Revs. W. A. Gorman and Ron Whittle officiating. Burial will be in the Birta Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. Visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 6-7 at the funeral home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 1, 2006)
Laura E. Benefield, age 69 of Dardanelle, died Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at her home. She was born February 18, 1940 at Dardanelle to William H. and Voila Mae Williams Smith. She was a lifetime member of the Conway VFW Auxiliary #2259.
She is preceded in death by her parents; six sisters and three brothers.
Survivors include her husband, Billy J. Benefield of Dardanelle; four daughters, Debbie Redding, Lenee Freeman, Vanessa Bevins, Belinda Kelley all of Dardanelle; sons, Thomas Bevins, Jr. Billy J. Benefield, Jr. of Conway; sisters, Pat Myers of Safee, TX, Goldie Purtell of Duncan, OK, Ida Parks of Dardanelle; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 11, 2009 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle. Burial was in Birta Cemetery. Pallbearers Jason Kerns, Scott Berry, Ray Redding, Colin Squire, Travis Sharp, Brent Hallum, and Loyd Benefield. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 15, 2009)
Lloyd Reed Benefield, age 77 of Ola, died Friday, March 7, 2008 at Legacy Lodge Nursing Home at Russellville. He was born October 2, 1930 in Centerville, Arkansas to the late Edgar & Sallie Daniels Benefield.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Jim, Charlie & Roy Lamar Benefield.
Survivors include brother, Allen Benefield of Ola; sisters, Virginia Parker and Sarah Dinnerville of Ola.
Graveside service was held Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at Birta Cemetery in Birta. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 12, 2008)
Margaret Benefield, age 91, of Ola, AR died Wednesday, December 1, 1999 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. She was a daughter of the late Charles Edward and Tennie Howard Partin, she was born May 21, 1908 at Birta, AR. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ola. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Bobby Neal Benefield; two brothers, Elbert and Ernest Partin and a sister, Mae Rue Hudlow.
Survivors include, her husband, Marvin C. Benefield; a brother, William Partin of Prescott Valley, AZ; two sisters, Ruby Sandlin of Danville, AR and Thelma Yearwood of Santa Ana, CA; a granddaughter, Pamela Jane Kemp of Calexico, Ca and three great grandchildren, Michelle, Jacklyn and Christopher Kemp all of Calexico, CA.
Funeral was December 4, 1999 at the First Baptist Church of Ola with Rev. Rick Balentine officiating. Burial was in Ola-Sandlin Cemetery by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville, AR. Active pallbearers were David Garrett, Louis Pitts, David Pounders, Paul Moudy, James Wood and James Nail. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Ola, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 8, 1999)
Marvin. C. Benefield, age 101, a resident of Ola, died September 27, 2007, at his home. He was born September 18, 1906, in Briggsville to James and Agusta Smith Benefield. M. C. was retired from Shipper s Ice and also had been a barber, truck driver, and mail man. He was of the Baptist faith. He loved gardening and telling friends and family stories.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Margaret Benefield; his son, Bob Benefield; and all of his brothers and sisters.
Survivors include a granddaughter and her husband, Pamela and John Kemp of Calexico, California; three great grandchildren, Shelley, Jackie and Chris Kemp all of Escondido, California; an honorary daughter, Billie Sharp of Ola; three special friends, Robert Avery of Dardanelle, Marcella Nichols of Ola, and Jewel Hampton of Dardanelle; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, September 29, 2007, at the Shinn Chapel with the Rev. David Bond officiating. Burial will be in Ola-Sandlin Cemetery at Ola under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. Active pallbearers will be Leon Smith, Verlon Scott, Don McCoy, David Garrett, Dale McCoy, and Allen Benefield. Dr. Karl Sandberg will serve as honorary pallbearer. The family will receive friends from 5-6 p.m., Friday at the funeral home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Mary Fowler Leek, Shinn Funeral Home of Russellville 'on-line' Obituary, 9-27-2007)
Mary Ellen Benefield, age 96, of Ola, AR. died Sunday, February 14, 1999 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. She was born May 31, 1902 at Dardanelle, daughter of the late Robert and Effie Flora Belle Barrett. She was the widow of Lennis V. Benefield and a member of the Ola Assembly of God.
Survivors include a son, Billy J. Benefield Sr. of Dardanelle; four daughters, Rheba B. Riley of Ola, Faye Bernice Bradford of North Kansas City, MO, Norma Jean Vinyard of Tahlequah, OK and Flora Mae Mills of Oklahoma City, OK; 21 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be Wednesday (today at 2 pm at the Ola Assembly of God Church by the Rev. Norman Chenowith. Burial will be in Birta Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers include Lloyd E. Benefield, Lloyd Benefield, Johnny Benefield, Vernon Baskin, Jimmy Rogers, Dale McCoy and Allen Benefield. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 17, 1999)
Max Benefield, age 75 of Ola, AR passed away Wednesday, September 18, 1996 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born in Briggsville, AR January 24, 1921 son of the late James Marcus Dugan and Augusta Benefield. He was a retired farmer.
He was preceded in death by a son, Dennis Benefield.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dimple George Benefield; two sons, Billy Benefield and David Benefield both of Fairbanks, AK; five daughters, Sharon Johnson of Vian, OK, Joanne Sikes, Warner, OK, Ellen Neighbors, Gore, OK, Tammy Mayers, Warner, OK and Sandra Johnson of Gore, OK; a brother, M. C. Benefield; a step-daughter, Ginger Hance of Casa, AR; 27 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was Saturday, September 21, 19 at the Need-more Cemetery near Birta with Rev. Gene Tanner and Rev. Bill Harwell officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 9-25-1996)
Reba D. Benefield, age 81, of Ola, AR passed away Monday, May 5, 2008 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was born September 22, 1926 in Birta, AR to Floyd and Lyda George Rodgers. She was a lifetime member of Birta Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Benefield; her parents and a brother, Charles Rodgers.
She is survived by a sister, Greta Sherman of Ola; two daughters, Jan & Coy Leach of Birta, Carol Ann & Danny McKnight of Harris Brake; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Funeral service was May 8, 2008 at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Ron Whittle officiating. Burial was at Birta Cemetery by Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 14, 2008)
Roy Lamar Benefield, age 86, of Ola, died Saturday, August 11, 2007 at his home. Born September 15, 1920 in Centerville, he was the son of the late Edgar and Sallie Daniel Benefield. He retired after nine years for the Ola School District maintenance department. He was a veteran of WWII and a member of the Fisher-Law VFW Lodge #8525 in Plainview.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Charlie Benefield and James Benefield.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Juanita Tucker Benefield; children, Thomas Benefield of Ola, Gerald Benefield of Haslet, Texas, Susan Pyburn of the Pontoon Community, Daniel Benefield of Chattanooga, Tennessee and Joseph Benefield of Plainview; two brothers, Allen Benefield and Lloyd Benefield both of Ola; two sisters, Virginia Parker of Ola and Sara Dinnerville of Plainview; twelve grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
Services will be Wednesday, August 15, 2007, 10:00 a. m. at the First Freewill Baptist Church in Ola with Rev. Bobby Wells and Rev. David Riker officiating. Burial will be in Birta Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Johnny Summit, Lawrence Hearing, Buddy Rodgers, Paul Moss, Dennis Steen, Rick Kimzey, Johnny Benefield and Bruce Patterson. Military honors will be held by Boyce-Woods VFW 3141 in Dardanelle. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 15, 2007)
Ruby A. Benefield, age 89, a resident of Dardanelle, AR died Monday, April 10, 2000 at Dardanelle Nursing Home at Dardanelle, AR. She was born February 26, 1911 at Briggsville, AR to Hardy and Vernita Stout Benefield. She retired in the laundry department at Dardanelle Nursing Home. She was a Baptist.
She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters, Mary Butler and Faliece Benefield.
Survivors include two sisters, Oma Burns of Dardanelle, AR and Billie Owens of Russellville, AR and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Graveside service was April 11, 2000 at Mt. Zion Cemetery at Briggsville, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 12, 2000)
Rufus Benefield, age 77, of Bluffton, died Monday evening, December 22, 1976 at the Yell County Hospital. He was a native of Bluffton, a retired Farmer, the son of the late Jack and Betty Stockdon Benefield and was a member of the Bluffton Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Alma Hunt Benefield; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Ogden of Bluffton and Mrs. Clayton Owens of Memphis; two brothers, Carl Benefield and Will Benefield, both of Heavener, Okla.; three sisters, Mrs. Joe May of Bluffton, Mrs. Sam McTigrit of Dumas and Mrs. Hollis Bain of Heavener, Okla.; three grandchildren, Barbara Paxton of Memphis, Mrs. Larry Phifier of Ft. Smith and Michael Ogden of Little Rock and one great-grandchild, Miss Jennifer Ogden of Little Rock.
Funeral services were in care of the Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 1-1-1976)
Mrs. Ruth Benefield, age 37, of Long Beach, Calif., died March 5, 1952 at her home. She was born in Havana. She was a member of Burno Memorial Methodist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Lewis, and daughter, Mary Louise of Long Beach; her mother, Mrs. Hettie Moore, of Booneville; three brothers, William Vess of Honda, Calif. Charles and Jimmie Vess of Booneville; three sisters, Mrs. Wilma Hankins of St. Louis, Mo. , Mrs. Hazel Clemons of Tracy, Calif. and Miss Joyce Vess of Booneville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, March 20, 1952)
Sallie F. Daniels Benefield, age 100, passed away Friday, May 19, 2000 at the Yell County Nursing Home in Ola, AR. She was born March 15, 1900 in Pulaski County, AR to the late Augustus and Eliza Goodson Daniels. She was a homemaker and mother and a member of the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Birta.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Nelson Benefield and a son, Charles Benefield.
She is survived by; four sons, Lamar Benefield, Lloyd Benefield and Allen Benefield all of Ola and James Benefield of Plainview, AR; two daughters, Sarah Dinnerville and Virginia Parker both of Ola, AR; 18 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and friends.
Services were May 22 at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church. Interment was in the Birta Cemetery by Cornwall Funeral Home of Dardanelle. AR. Pallbearers were grandsons. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 24, 2000)
Stephanie Michelle Benefield, 37, of Plainview, died Sunday, February 4, 2007. She was born December 11, 1969 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. She was a 1988 graduate of Plainview-Rover and, the administrative assistant at the Atkins Nursing Center.
She is survived by her husband, Terry Benefield, of Plainview; a daughter and son-in-law, Allyssa and Matt Forrest of Plainview; a grandson, Matthew Noah Forrest; her father and step-mother, Don and Judy Jones; mother and step-father, Frances and Larry Duvall of Atkins; a brother and sister-in-law, Shane and Brandi Jones; two step-sisters, Tammy Parks and Leslie Lewis; two nephews, Brayden Jones and Dalton Lewis; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and special friends, Beth Anderson, Staci Potter, Cindy Decouski and Tamera Lacy.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, February 8, 2007 at the Lemley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. James Findley officiating. A private burial will be held at a later date. A visitation will be held 7:00-9:00 PM Wednesday. Another memorial service will be held February 9 at 6 p. m. at Hunts Chapel. Flowers can be delivered to Hunts Chapel at Rover all day on Friday. The church doors will be open for delivery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 7, 2007)
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