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Dentist From Fort Smith Drowns As Boat Capsizes At Nimrod - Dr. Charles W. Bennett, age 40, Fort Smith dentist drowned about 3 a.m. Tuesday when the boat in which he was fishing capsized on Lake Nimrod, near the Joe Bartlett landing. His body was discovered about 125 feet off shore in deep water at 11:30 a.m. A group of 40 men in approximately 15 boats tied together dragged the area where the tragedy occurred with grappling hooks until finding the body. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 5, 1947)
Clifford "Bill" Bennett, age 77 of Havana, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at UAMS in Little Rock. He was born November 14, 1933 in Formosa, KS to the late Clifford H. and Leona Mae Phillips Bennett. He was a Navy Korean War Veteran, a retired iron worker, a member of the Havana Presbyterian Church, member of the California Iron Workers Local Union 433 and Dodge Brothers Antique Automobile Club.
He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, James R. Bennett.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years Anna Bennett; son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Yvonne Bennett of Havana; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Steve Kimble of Norwalk, CA; grandchildren and spouses, Elisabeth and Justin Lingle, Shauna and Rudy Martinez, John Kimble, Amanda Kimble, Jason and Loretta Wallace, Josh Wallace; great-grandchildren Madeline, Emma, Olivia and Nathan Lingle, Dylan and Isabella Martinez, Eric and Ava Wilson; sister, Reata Chance of Torrance, CA.
Pallbearers were Charles Bennett, John and Steve Kimble, Justin Lingle, Jason and Josh Wallace. Honorary pallbearers were Charles Combs, Robert Dixon. Dan Lipe, Jason Ridenour, Bob Rogers, Oval Shore and Carl Woodson. Funeral service was Saturday, June 5, 2010 at WYC Church of Christ with Rev. Moises Chan officiating. Burial was in Upper Spring Creek Cemetery. Memorials can be made to The International Gideon, P. O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 9, 2010)
Services for William O. Bennett, age 76, of Fresno was Thursday at Northgate Assembly of God. Burial will be in Fresno Memorial Gardens. He was formerly of Ranger. He was born in Arkansas and had lived in Fresno for 38 years. He was a truck driver for Hans Sumpf Co. He was a World War II Veteran.
Survivors are his wife, Genell; four sons, Joe, William and Kermet all of Fresno, and Russell of Clovis; one daughter, Margaret Chapa of Fresno; one brother, Sonny of Colorado; three sisters, Ulene Bowman of Arkansas, Ruby Thompson of Arkansas and Gladys Rodgers of Fresno; and nine grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 6-4-1986)
Sibble May Bentley age 77 of Bentley, AR died Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at the Dardanelle hospital. She was born January 7, 1933 at Birta to the late John Irvin and Dollie May Dunn. She was a member of the South New Hope Assembly of God Church and a homemaker.
She is preceded in death by her parents, one sister Linda Carol Patterson and one brother Joe Dunn.
Survivors include her husband of 56 years Donald E. Bentley of Dardanelle, one son Lee Bentley and wife Tricia of Dardanelle, one daughter Lea Ann Hicks and husband Johnny Paul of Centerville, one sister Pauline Mills of Dardanelle, two brothers James Dunn of Paris and Lawrence Dunn of Sacramento, California and six grandchildren.
Funeral services were June 12, 2010, at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel with John David Keeling, Rev. Norman Chenowith and Rev. C. R. Young officiating. Burial was in Needmore Cemetery in Casa. Pallbearers were Sammy Johnson, John Bentley, Shawn Bentley, Doyle Hood, Lee Bentley, Archie Riddle and Thomas Bentley. Honorary were grandsons and Dr. Matthew Self. In lieu of flowers please make memorials to Yell County Department of Health Hospice, 719 North 5th Street, Dardanelle, Arkansas 72834. Arrangements By Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle, (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 16, 2010)
Louis E. Bergman, age 75, well known retired farmer of Plainview, died in his home Saturday night. A native of Illinois, he was a member of the Presbyterian Church.
Surviving relatives include a brother, William Bergman, living in Oklahoma and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted Monday in the Plainview Methodist church by the Rev. A. L. Riggs. Burial was in Salem Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 27, 1950)
Nell Roulston Bernard, 80, of Delaware, Arkansas died Sunday, June 8,1997, in the Dardanelle Hospital. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Delaware. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Roulston and Hannah Wurst. Born Feb. 7, 1917 in Logan County.
She is survived by one daughter, Linda Pockrus of Delaware; one son Billy Ken Barnard of Gary, Indiana.
Services will be on Thursday, June 12 at the First Baptist Church in Delaware with internment at Graves Cemetery by Rev. Mark Lashley. Pallbearers will be Bob Berry, Leon Robertson, Manford Barnard, Les Barnard, Ed Foster and Bill Winner. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 11, 1997)
Betty Deaton Berry, age 65 of Casa, AR died Friday, December 1, 2000 at her home. She was a daughter of the late William Franklin and Lena Mae Clark Deaton, born May 19, 1935 at Clarendon. She was retired from the University of Memphis and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Casa.
Survivors include her husband Frank Berry; a son, Michael Gordon Berry of Collierville, TN; a daughter, Sharon Berry Shelton of Bartlett, TN; three brothers, W. F. Deaton of Swansboro, NM, Eugene Laxson of Rogers and Billy Jo Samuel of Pea Ridge; and three grandchildren.
Funeral service was December 4 at the First Baptist Church at Casa with Rev. William West officiating. Burial was in Fitch Cemetery by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 6, 2000)
An Ola man, David Berry, 26, was killed in a one-vehicle accident on Highway 10 between Danville and Ola as the driver was apparently returning home from working at a poultry plant in Danville. A passerby saw a reflection as they were driving by the scene about 1:15 p. m. on Tuesday and found the vehicle which was a considerable distance on the north side of the highway near the railroad tracks.
Apparently Berry lost control of his vehicle sometime during Monday night when the accident occurred. Deputy Coroner Tisha Radcliff pronounced Berry dead at the scene. The vehicle struck between two trees near the Rocking Chair Ranch west of Ola. State Trooper Brenda Gibbons investigated the accident. Yell County Sheriff Detective Mickey Barefield and Deputy Sheriff Dolan Sharp assisted at the scene. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 5, 2008)
David Lee Berry, age 26, of Ola, AR, died Tuesday, November 4, 2008 in Danville, AR. He was born April 30, 1982 in St. Louis, MO to John Dale Berry and Karen Sue Massey Moore.
Survivors include his father, John Berry of Georgetown, TX; mother, Karen Moore of Ola; grandmother, Ruby Massey Floyd of Ola; brother Chris Berry of Ola; half brother Clay Berry and half sister Sarahbeth Berry of Georgetown, TX; aunt Carol Suda of St. Louis, MO; uncle Jim Massey of St. Louis, MO; great-aunt Mildred Burfford of Maplewood, MO and niece Alyssa Berry of Ola.
Funeral service was November 8, 2008 at the Danville Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Norman Chenowith, Rev. Barbara Ritter and Rev. Don Lane officiating. Burial was in the Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 12, 2008)
Doyle Franklin Berry, age 81, of Irving, TX died Saturday, August 25, 2007.
Graveside service will be Tuesday, September 4, 2007 in the Shott Cemetery at Waveland, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. See full obituary next week. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 29, 2007)
Doyle Franklin Berry, 81, of Irving, TX, died Saturday, August 25, 2007. He was born February 18, 1926, in Winsboro, TX, to Frank and Fletie Berry. He was a World War II Marine.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, Kenny Redburn.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Thelma Nelms Berry; a son and daughter-in-law, Dwayne and Krisitie Berry of Quinlan, TX; daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Ron Redburn of Norwalk, CA, and Dianne Pyle and Robert Grimes of Farmers Branch, TX; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Hubert Berry and Roy Berry; and sisters, Betty Erickson and Francis Delk.
Graveside service was Tuesday, September 4, 2007, at Short Cemetery in Waveland. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 5, 2007)
Mrs. Imogene Beshears age 24, died at a hospital in Hot Springs, October 25, following a long illness.
She is survived by her husband, Ernest Beshears and two sons of Hot Springs; her father, J. Y. Johnson, of Hot Springs; her mother, Cora Blockwood, of Jessieville; five brothers and four sisters, two aunts, Hattie Hull of Onyx and Maud Spears of Plainview; three uncles, Tom and Hollis Cox of Steve and Luster Cox of Benton. She was a member of the Baptist Church. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record 50 Years Ago, Danville, Arkansas, 10/25/1951)
Julia Emma Martin Bevill, age 78 of Hollis, AR. passed away January 21, 1999 at Russellville, AR. She was born June 28, 1920 in Hollis. She was a member of the Ladies VFW Auxiliary Post 8525 and attended Valley Home Missionary Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Fawny L. Bevill of Hollis; stepdaughter, Verna Barnes of Mabelvale, AR; two brothers, Opal and Oval Blythe both of Hollis, AR; several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was January 23, 1999 at the Valley Home Missionary. Baptist Church with Bro. Keith Whiley and Bro. Eddie Powers officiating. Burial followed at Nooner Cemetery in Hollis, AR. Pallbearers were Greg Humphreys, Brad Humphreys, Doyle Orrell, Leonard Jones, Darrell Stogsdill, Harold Shepherd, Jimmy Wells and Dean Crawford. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 27, 1999)
Laura Bevill, age 72, a resident of Casa, AR died Thursday, June 25, 1998 at Chambers Memorial Hospital at Danville, AR. She was born September 14, 1925 at Ft. Lauderdale, FL to Curtis and Catherine Welch Mitchell. She was a member of the Casa First Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Margaret Hughes and one grandson, Floyd Glenn Carr.
She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Richard Sr. and Judy Carr of Sherwood, AR; two daughters and son-in-law, Cathy and Jack Sudduth of Casa, AR and Pam Owen of Russellville, AR; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two sisters and brother-in-law, Sarah Ruth and Vernon Fuler of Malvern, AR and Gladys June Wendt of South Carolina; best friend, Shirley Stevens of Casa, AR; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was June 29, 1998 at the Casa Fist Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Gene Tanner. Burial was at the Casa Cemetery. Casket bearers were Calvin Gabbard, David Hillman, Gerald Stevens, Corp. Rocky Sudduth, Bill R. Sudduth, Billy Ray Sudduth. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 1, 1998)
Cleetis F. Bewley, age 75, of Russellville, AR died Thursday, January 17, 2008 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. The son of Lonnie and Vonnie Whorton Bewley, he was born September 15, 1932 in London, AR. He was a United States Army Veteran. He attended the Centerville Assembly of God Church where he played his guitar and sang every Sunday.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers and one sister.
Survivors include his wife Gwen Parker Bewley of Russellville; three children, Michael & Dana Thompson of Eufala, Oklahoma, Suzanne Bradley of Russellville, Doug & Nancy Bewley of Madison, Alabama; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two brothers Jerry & Diana Bewley and Bob & Reba Bewley all of Blanchard, OK.
Funeral was January 21, 2008 at Centerville Assembly of God Church. Bro. Clellan Tilley and Bro. C. R. Young officiated. Burial was at Chickalah Cemetery under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 23, 2008)
Lahoma Bewley, age "78, of Danville, AR died Monday, February 13, 2006 at Mitchell Nursing Home in Danville. She was born in London, AR on August 14, 1927 to Thomas J, and Mary H. Raines Malone. She was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. A member of the Danville First Baptist Church where she had taught the preschool Sunday School class for many years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 61 years, Steve C. Bewley and a sister, Patsy J. Williams.
She is survived by her children, Terry and Phyllis Bewley, Janice and Ronnie Spears all of Danville and Kay and Gary Beasley of Booneville, AR; sisters, Betty Countz of Russellville, AR and Bobbie Hickey of California; grandchildren, Shane Bewley of Russellville, AR, Rev. Terry W. Bewley of Hot Springs, AR, Christie Spears Davis, Scott Spears, Nichole Bewley Crane and Misty Bewley all of Danville, AR; great grandchildren, Haley, Luke, Chris and Trey Bewley, Josh Copeland and Tyler Bewley, Colt and Kailey Davis, Raychel and Garrett Spears and Hudson Crane and her family at Mitchell Nursing Home.
Funeral service will be Thursday, February 16, 2006 at 10:00 a. m. at the Danville First Baptist Church with Rev. Terry W. Bewley officiating. Burial will be in Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville. Pallbearers will be Shane Bewley, Scott Spears, David Davis, Colt Davis, Gary Beasley and Ronnie Spears. Visitation will be Wednesday 6 to 7 p. m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 15, 2006)
Steve Copeland Bewley, age 74, of Danville, AR died Wednesday, January 19, 2000 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born September 12, 1925 in London, Pope County, AR to the late Willie E. and Jane I. Vinson Bewley. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Danville, a 32nd Degree Mason, a WWII Army Veteran, a member of the Yell County Rodeo & Riding Club and the American Quarter Horse Association. He was a long time businessman in both Yell and Pope Counties starting in the food business as a butcher after his service in WWII in California. He moved to Arkansas in 1959, and introduced self-service meat packaging to the River Valley working with Millsap's Foodliner, and A-One Super Markets in Russellville, in 1960 he opened Sav-A-Sum Market in Dardanelle and Sav-A-Sum Market in Atkins, then merging with Valley Food Markets, Valley Tractor and Implement Company in Russellville, and in 1965 moved to Danville and re-opened the Sav-A-Sum Market in Danville and in 1977 he also started Steve's Western Wear in Danville and then moved his Western Store to Russellville and in 1979 he purchased the Otasco Store in Danville.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Imogene Zawislak.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Lahoma Malone Bewley; one son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Phyllis Bewley of Danville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and Ronnie Spears of Danville and Kay and Gary Beasley of Booneville, AR; one sister, Florene McClarren of Clovis, NM; six grandchildren Shane Bewley of Russellville, AR, Terry Wayne Bewley of Hot Springs, AR; Christie Spears Davis, Scott Spears, Nichole Bewley Rivers and Misty Bewley all of Danville, AR; six great-grandchildren, Haley Bewley of Havana, AR, Colt and Kailey Davis and Raychel Spears all of Danville, AR, Josh Copeland and Tyler Bewley both of Hot Springs, AR and Luke Bewley of Russellville, AR.
Services were Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Danville with Rev. Terry Wayne Bewley and Rev. E. O. Tackett officiating. A eulogy was given by Butch Watts. Interment was in Earl Ladd Cemetery, Danville. Pallbearers were, Shane and Terry Wayne Bewley, Scott Spears, David Davis, Butch Watts and Gene Johnston. Honorary were, the Bill Castleberry Sunday School Class. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 26, 2000)
Irene Bibler, 90, a resident of Russellville passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2006, at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was born September 8, 1915, at Scottsville to James Madison and Eula Belle Hale Danley. She was a member of the Second Baptist Church in Russellville.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ewing Bibler; four brothers, Cletus, Kirby, Hale, and Shannon Danley.
Survivors include a daughter, Peggy Hawkins of Russellville; a grandson and granddaughter-in-law, John Ben and Dee Hawkins of Russellville; two great grandchildren, Anna Marissa and Matthew Hawkins; a step-great granddaughter, Lindsey Cantwell; and two step-great-great grandchildren, Sam and Hannah Lackey.
Funeral service was June 13, at Second Baptist Church with the Rev. Jeff Cheatham and the Rev. David Bond officiating. Burial was in the Rest Haven Memorial Park under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. Active pallbearers were Jerry Dean, Rickey George, Brent Boland, Danny Barnhouse, Jeremy Hale Partin and David Michael Bibler. Honorary were Rev. David McLemore, Dr. Kevin Beavers and Dr. Kenneth New. Memorials may be made to Cross and Shield Ministry, Post Office Box 3256, Russellville, Arkansas 72811-3256. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 14, 2006)
Mrs. Helen Jane Bice, wife of James Bice, passed away at Mrs. G. C. Lewis's home at Ranger on June 6th, 1949 at the age of 77.
She is survived by her stepdaughter, Mrs. G. C. Lewis; three sisters, Mrs. Sallie Le Wright, Holdenville, Okla. Lottie Conner, Bristow, Okla. Mrs. Ethel Reece, Centerville; two brothers, John Craft, Wichita Falls, Texas and Jim Craft, Levy. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 9, 1949)
Noma Bice, died November 22, 1999 in the home of her daughter, Linda and her husband, Jack Newberry in Ballwin, MO. She was born June 2, 1923 in Danville, AR to Barney and Virginia Pence Bice. She was a member of the Lutheran Church in Camden, AR. She loved her family, her church and her many friends. She was a graduate of Danville High School, owned and operated her own business for 25 years. She was what was called a free spirit. She enjoyed life; one of her last wishes was to fly over St. Louis in a small plane. A friend of hers owned a plane, was a pilot. He flew her over the city or St. Louis she had a great time. She loved time spent with her two brothers, Ralph and Bill Bice fishing on the beautiful Lake Ouachita in Arkansas. They talked about their life growing up together and fought over who caught the biggest fish. They had a great time just being together.
She was preceded in death by her husband, both parents, two brothers, Rev. Jesse Bice of Danville, AR and Eddie Bice of Carbondale, IL; two sisters, Pearl Gregory of Tracy, Ca and Ruby Pate of Belleville, IL.
She is survived by, three daughters, Norma Sue Bischel of CA, Linda and husband Jack Newbury of Ballwin, MO, Judy and husband, Rev. Tommy Thompson of Mena, AR; five grandchildren and several great grandchildren; three brothers, Ralph Bice, Warson Woods, MO, Bill and Velma Bice of St. Charles, MO and Bob and Maxine Bice of Cedar Hills, MO; one sister, Wilma Thacker of Maplewood, MO and nephews, nieces and many friends.
Memorial services were November 24, 1999 in the home of her daughter, Linda and jack Newbury of Ballwin, MO. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 15, 1999)
Ona Faye Massey Bice, age 78 passed away June 7, 1999. She was born in Danville, AR, December 20, 1920, daughter of Claude and Carrie Massey. For several years Faye owned and operated a beauty salon in Rock Hill, MO but most of all she was a mother and a homemaker. Her door was always open to family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Ernest Massey and his wife Reetha, her twin, Opal Ray Massey and Boyd Massey; one nephew, Danny Massey; one sister, Virginia Whitecotton and husband, Grady.
She was the loving wife of Ralph W. Bice for sixty-two years and dear mother to, Harold R. Bice and Sandra Faye Bice; grandmother of Scott Bice, Mark Stampehl, Steven Stampehl, Cindy Bice and Tracy Bice; great-grandmother to Christina, Crystal and Jesse; one sister, Doris Koury of Ballwin, MO; sisters-in-law, Hazel Massey, Brentwood, MO, Ruby Floyd of Ola, AR, Noma Bice, Wilma Bice Thacker, Bill and Velma Bice, Bob and Maxine Bice all of Missouri.
Funeral service was held at Schrader Funeral Home, Manchester Rd. Burial was in Bellevue Heritage Gardens on June 10th. Pallbearers were Scott Bice, Mark Stampehl, Steven Stampehl, Kenneth Massey and great grandson, Jesse Bice. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 30, 1999)
Ralph W. Bice passed away, December 14, 1999 in his home in Warson Woods, MO. He was born October 31st, 1916 in a small community called Stafford, AR (now Spring Lake) to Barney and Virginia Pence Bice. He was married to Faye Massey in March 1937 who preceded him in death June 1999. He served in World War II in France and Germany, was a police officer in Rock Hill, MO for 23 years, member of the Lions Club in Rock Hill and a Mason. He and his family founded CDA (Central District Alarms Company). The company provided service to residents and commercial properties in several states. He retired in the mid-90 s as president of the company but continued as chairman of the board until his death. He loved hunting and fishing with his brother, Bill and his sister, Noma, probably having fished every lake in the beautiful state of Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, two brothers, Rev. Jesse Bice of Danville, AR and Eddie Bice of Illinois; three sisters, Pearl Gregory of California, Ruby Pate of Illinois and Noma Bice of Ballwin, MO.
He is survived by, one son, Harold W. Bice; one daughter, Sandra Bice; three grandsons, Scott Bice and Mark and Steven Stampehl; one great grandson, Jessie Bice; two granddaughters, Cendy and Tracy; two great granddaughters, Christena and Crystal; one sister, Wilma Thacker; two brothers, Bill and Velma of St. Charles, MO and Bob and Maxine of Cedar Hill, MO.
Funeral service was held at Schrader Funeral Home with burial in Bellevue Heritage Gardens on December 17, 1999 lead by Rock Hill Police. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 5, 2000)
William M. Bice passed away, January 12, 2001 in St. Joseph Hospital at St. Charles, MO. He was born November 19, 1918 in a small community called Stafford, AR (now Spring Lake) a son of Barney and Virginia (Pence) Bice. He was a veteran of WWII, enlisted in the U. S. Navy in 1942, trained at Great Lakes, IL and was home December 1945 - war ended. He retired after many years as Supervisor of St. Louis City Water Department. After retiring Bill and his wife traveled the United States. He loved fishing and hunting. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Harvester, MO.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brother, Rev. Jesse Bice, Ralph Bice and Eddie Bice Jr.; three sisters, Pearl Gregory, Ruby Pate and Noma Bice.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Velma (McLaughlin) Bice; a son, Dennis and Joann Bice of Fenton, MO; two daughters, Judy and Burns Winters, St. Peters, MO and Kathy and Chris Venverlough of Oakville, MO; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; a brother, Bob and Maxine Bice; one sister Wilma Thacker; many nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral service was January 16, 2001 with burial at Jefferson Barrack National Cemetery with full military honors. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 28, 2001)
John David Bieber, age 77, of Dardanelle died February 25, 2010 in a Hot Springs hospital. He was born December 16, 1932 in Hawthorne, NJ to John W. Bieber and Margaret Knoener Bieber. Mr. Bieber retired from the U. S. Army and then worked as an ROTC instructor for Dardanelle Public Schools until his retirement.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth Ann Mullen Bieber of Dardanelle; two sons, Michael Lee Bieber of North Little Rock and Duane Christopher Bieber and wife, Teresa, of Mustang, OK; two brothers, Kenneth and George Bieber both of NJ; and four grandchildren, Zachary, Jeremy, Corey and Casey.
Memorial service with full military honors was held on Monday, March 8, 2010 at Fort Smith National Cemetery in Fort Smith. Arrangements are by Caruth-Hale Funeral Home at Hot Springs. Guests may register at WWW.caruth-hale.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 10, 2010)
A. F. Bigelow, age 86, died in a hospital in Mineola, Texas, November 25, 1959.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. J. O. Moudy and a host of nephews and nieces. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, December 3, 1959)
Daniel Wayne and Brandon DeWayne Biggs, infant sons of David Lee and Linda Gayle Brown Biggs, died Thursday, July 31, 2003 at St. Edwards Mercy Medical Center in Fort Smith, AR.
Other survivors include a brother, Ryan Biggs and a sister, Karman Biggs of Barling; grandparents, Jean Miller of Belleville, Jean Chronister and Al and Mary Biggs of Fort Smith, AR; uncles and aunts, Teri & Ricky Kildow, Van Buren, Thomas and Alva Biggs, Tulsa, OK, Billy and Jeannie Brown, Havana and cousins, Matthew Taylor, Alex and Julie Ann.
Graveside service was August 2, 2003 at Shott Cemetery in Waveland, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 6, 2003)
David Ryan Biggs, age 23, of Fort Smith, died Saturday, August 14, 2010 at his home in Fort Smith. He was born August 14, 1987 in Oklahoma City, OK to David and Linda Brown Biggs. He was a 2006 graduate of Northside High School.
He is preceded in death by his brothers, Brandon and Daniel Biggs; grandfather, Don Miller; uncle, Billy Brown; cousin, Michelle Brown.
Survivors include his parents, David and Linda Biggs of Barling; sister, Karman Biggs of Barling; grandparents, Stella Miller of Belleville, Jean Chronister of Fort Smith, Al and Mary Biggs of Fort Smith, Bill Brown of Chickasha, OK; fiancee, Heather Shelly of Fort Smith.
Graveside service was Thursday, August 19, 2010 at Shott Cemetery in Waveland, AR with Rev. Jeff Smith officiating. Pallbearers were Taylor Sharp, Matthew Crews, Coty Angel, Daniel Byers, Jeremy Goss and Zach Shumate. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 25, 2010)
Eva Jo Lenna Biggs, age 72, of Plainview, AR died Monday, August 29, 2005. She was born in Bondurant, IA on August 27, 1933 to the late Raymond and Cora Catron Peercy. She retired from Wayne Poultry.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Biggs.
She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Ron and Janie Phaup of Danville, AR, Steve and Anna Phaup of Ola, AR, Donald and Carla Biggs of Moreland, AR, Thomas Biggs and David Biggs and Peggy Robinson all of Plainview, AR sisters, Lucille Jones, Kilduff, IA and Mary Higedon of St. Louis, MO nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Service will be Thursday, September 1, 2005 at Faith Church in Dardanelle with Rev. David Jay and Rev. W.A. Gorman officiating. Burial will be in Casa Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers will be Terry Benefield, J.R. Haney, Lloyd Bowman, Raymond Phaup, James Phaup and Gary Carter. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 31, 2005)
William Charlie "Bill" Biggs, age 77 of Gravelly died Saturday, October 9, 2010 at his home in Gravelly. He was born November 3, 1932 in Casa to the late Nathan and Dovie Stover Biggs. He was a retired cattle and poultry farmer.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Biggs.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Charlotte Caroline Yoreck Biggs, son, Kenny Biggs and wife Connie of Dardanelle, daughter, Dawn Biggs Jones and husband Lanny of Gravelly, brother, Earl Biggs of Little Rock, sister, Lois Fitch of Abilene, Texas, four grandchildren, Ethan Jones, Austin Biggs, Kacey Parson and Josh Davis, four great-grandchildren, Morgan Parson, Bo Parson, Lynlea Davis and Lawson Biggs.
Services will be Wednesday. October 13 at 2:00 PM at the Mulberry Free Will Baptist Church with Bro. Jared Higginbotham officiating. Burial will be in Parks Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Randy Jones, Troy Reed, Jim Roberson, Newt Roberson, Joe Howard and Joe Dishoungh. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 13, 2010)
Alva Nee Billingsley, age 83, of Bluffton died Tuesday. January 15. 2002 at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville. She was born in Nola, AR on March 3, 1918. She is the daughter of the late James Jim T. and Lou Vadie Ennis Wagner. She was a mother and a homemaker, and a member of the Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Clarence Wagner, Cap Wagner, Dick Wagner, and a granddaughter, Tina Janel Elmer.
Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Darrel Otto Billingsley; a daughter and son-in-law, Dara Beth and Tom Elmer of Kansas City, KA; two sons and daughters-in-law, Keith Leon and Jennifer Billingsley of Overland Park, KA, Darrel Kent and Terri Billingsley of Shawnee, KA; a sister, Clarice Thompson of Kansas City, KA. 3 granddaughters, and one grandson.
Funeral services were held Thursday, January 17, 2002 at 2:00 p. m. at the Nola Church of Christ with Walter Golding officiating. Burial was in Bluffton Cemetery in Bluffton. Pallbearers were Cled Wagner, Don Thompson, Jimmy Wagner, Kevin Billingsley, Allen Whala, and Mark Mitchell. Honorary pallbearers were C. Roy Wagner, J. B. Wagner, Harold Ray Walters, Larry Mitchell, Bill Glover, and Roy Fickle. The family received friends Wednesday, January 16 from 6 to 8 p. m. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 23, 2002)
Arvel A. Billingsley, age 71, of Bluffton, AR died Saturday, April 30, 1994 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was a native of Krebs, OK, son of the late Arthur A. and Elmira Lee Billingsley. He was a retired machinist for John Deere Tractor Works and a WWII Army Veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ozema Westbrook Billingsley; two I sons, Ricky Dean Billingsley of Yellville, Ar and Larry Joe Billingsley of Russellville, AR; three daughters, Linda Joyce Banwell of Clairon, Iowa, Wanda Ellen Booth of Belen, NM and Margaret Ann Billingsley of Bluffton, AR; six granddaughters, one great-grandson and one great granddaughter; four brothers, Elvert Billingsley of Oranogan, Washington, Irving Billingsley of Iowa Park, Texas, Marvin Billingsley and Elvin Billingsley both of Gillum, AR; three sisters, Thelma Aungst of Warner Robbins, Georgia, Ella Mae Helton of Midway, AR and Alice Sue Billingsley of Mt. Home, AR.
Memorial services were held Tuesday at the Jehovah s Witness Kingdom Hall in Dardanelle. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 4/30/1994)
Darrel Otto Billingsley, age 87 of Bluffton, AR passed away Saturday, June 19, 2010 in Shawnee, KS. He was born June 17, 1923 in Bluffton, AR to the late Bryan and Lou Alice Williams Billingsley. He married Alva Nee Wagner August 29, 1942. They moved to Kansas City, KS in 1943 where he worked at the North American Bomber plants during the war. Afterwards, he worked as a foreman in the formatting room at the Armour Meat Co., was owner-mechanic of a service station and retired as shift foreman at the Shawnee Mission School System in Shawnee Mission, KS in 1988. He moved back to Bluffton, AR in 1989. He was a member of Nola Church of Christ.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Alva Nee Billingsley; sister, Imojean Walters; brother, Nathaniel Billingsley; granddaughter, Tina Elmer; son-in-law, Tom Elmer.
Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Keith and Jennifer Billingsley, Darrel and Terry Billingsley all of Overland Park, KS; daughter, Dara Beth Elmer of Bonner Springs, KS; three granddaughters, one grandson, two great-grandsons; brother, Dexter Billingsley and wife, Helen of Bluffton; sisters, Evelyn Mitchell of Jessieville, Alice Dale Whala and husband, Lester of Bluffton, Gwen May of Eudora, KS, Lou Hance and husband, George of Ola.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a. m. Friday, June 25, 2010 at Nola Church of Christ in Nola, AR with Bro. Van Winkle officiating. Burial will be at Bluffton Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p. m. Thursday, June 24. Pallbearers include Mark Mitchell, Harrdl Ray Walters, Kevin Billingsley, Shad Whala, Shadow Billingsley, and Charles Creach. Honorary pallbearers include Larry and David Mitchell and Allen "Sam" Whala. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 23, 2010)
Ernest Wayne Billingsley, age 80, of Glenwood, AR died Wednesday, April 25, 2001 at St. Joseph Hospital in Hot Springs, AR. He was born August 31, 1920 in Bluffton, AR to the late Ernest and Valeria Sledge Billingsley. He was a farmer and a WWII Army Veteran.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Winnie Sue Harvey.
Survivors include, one nephew and his wife, Larry and Maria Harvey of Glenwood; a great-nephew, Kyle Harvey of Glenwood and great-niece, Alicia Harvey of Waldron, AR.
Graveside service was April 27, 2001 at Bluffton Cemetery, Bluffton, AR by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 2, 2001)
Joe Billingsley, age 66, of Bluffton died Friday, August 19, 1983 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was a retired farmer, a U. S. Forest Service employee, and a member of the Nola Church of Christ.
Survivors Include his wife, Mrs. Mabel Johnson Billingsley; four sons, Donald Joe Billingsley of Russellville, Kenneth Ray Billingsley of Ola, David Billingsley of Roland and Steve Billingsley of Germantown, TN; two sisters, Mrs. Gladys White of Wagner, OK and Mrs. Laura Summitt of Empire, Ore; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral was Saturday at the Nola Church of Christ by Bill Friends. Burial was in Point Lookout Cemetery, near Bluffton. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Mary Leek, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 8/24/1983)
John R. Billingsley, age 86, of Tonganoxie, Kansas died Friday, January 29, 1954. He was born in Texas and lived at Gravelly 73 years.
Survivors include his wife; seven sons, E. M. and J. A. Billingsley of Tonganoxie, Kansas, W. W. Billingsley of Nashville, Ark. Powel Billingsley of Avalon, Calif, Fred Billingsley of Albany, Calif. Grady Billingsley of Anderson, Indiana, Ralph Billingsley of Mtn. Home; one daughter, Mrs. Vida Lawrence, South Gate, Calif; four brothers, Joe Billingsley of Bluffton, Walther Billingsley, Mansfield, Tex. Ben Billingsley of Benton, Bryan Billingsley of Bluffton; three sisters, Anna Chidster of Ft. Worth, Tex. Mrs. James Culp of DeQueen, Mrs. Dixie Pearson, Ellisville, Ill, 21 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 YRS AGO, DANVILLE, ARKANSAS - Originally published on Thursday, February 11, 1954)
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