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DARDANELLE - Mrs. Grace Bray Banks, age 88, of Dardanelle died Saturday, August 11, 1984 at Legacy Lodge Nursing Home at Russellville. She was the widow of Hardy A. Banks and was a member of First Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Robert and Wayne Banks of Dardanelle; a daughter, Geneva Walker of Tulsa, Okla.; two brothers, Leonard Bray of Pico Rivera, Calif. and Roy Bray of Dardanelle; five grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral was today at Cornwell Chapel by the Rev. David Bishop. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1984)
Lorraine Waid Banks died Sunday, December 9, 2012 in Vicksburg, MS at age 93. Preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years, Vernon Banks of Fort Smith, Ark., she was the daughter of Eli Waid and Virgie Boggs Waid of Yell County Arkansas.
Her sisters, Lucille Looper and Geraldine Humphrey of Russellville also preceded her in death. Lorraine was born June 12, 1919 at Boggs Mills and was valedictorian of her Danville High School class. She lived in Dardanelle, Russellville, North Little Rock, Sheridan and Fort Smith before her move three years ago to Vicksburg. She was a founder of Grace Baptist Church in Russellville and was a member of Central Baptist Church in Fort Smith. A member of the Colonial Garden Club, she was president of the Cavanaugh Extension Homemakers Club and president of the Sebastian County Extension Homemakers. Lorraine was also active with the Good Samaritan Auxiliary that benefits the Stepping Stone School in Alma, Ark. She is survived by a son, Don C. Banks, PhD, of Vicksburg and a daughter, Jerry Banks Williams of Nashville, Tenn.
Survivors also include three grandchildren, Kelle Banks Barfield of Vicksburg, Eric Banks of Brooklyn, N.Y, and Greg Banks of Liberty Township, Ohio, and eight grandchildren, Arthur, Allie and Waid Barfield as well as Brayden, Hall, Katherine, John and Margaret Ann Banks. Two nieces, Kay McDaniels of Baton Rouge, La., and Paula Ronaghi of Little Rock, a nephew, Kent Humphrey of Russellville and a step grandson, Kenneth Sharp of Vicksburg, also survive.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 15 at Central Baptist Church, 3631 Jenny Lind Road, Fort Smith, Ark. 72901. The family will receive friends at 9 a.m., one hour prior to the funeral services, and immediately afterwards in the church's Family Center. Interment will be at New Hope Cemetery near Dardanelle at 2 p.m. that afternoon. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Good Samaritan Auxiliary at Central Baptist Church. Funeral services are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Online tributes may be made at www.edwardsfuneralhome.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 12, 2012)
CARLSBAD, N.M. - Services for Louie V. Banks, 70, were held November 24, at First Baptist Church at Carlsbad, N.M. He was born November 7, 1917, in Dardanelle to the late Val M. and Norma Weems Banks.
Survivors include his wife, Ayleen Adcock Banks of Carlsbad; one daughter, Phyllis Clifton of Midland, Texas; three brothers, Lindle Banks of Fort Smith, Arther Lee Banks of Dardanelle, Dana Earl Banks of McKinney, Texas; four sisters, Selma Choate of Belleville, Faye Meyers of North Little Rock, Ann Pratt of Carlsbad and Rebecca Breashears of Dardanelle; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Bruce Clifton, grandson, officiated.
Pallbearers were Glen Adcock, Sonny Adcock, Jerry Adcock, Charles Pratt, Bill Dorey and Mike Scroggins. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Post-Dispatch Newspaper, Dardanelle, Arkansas, Obituary was published on December 2, 1987)
SALISBURY, N.C. - Lowell Lesley Banks, 61, China Grove, N.C., died October 16 at the V.A. Medical Center, Salisbury, N.C. Banks was born September 1920 in Yell County, Ark. He was the son of the late Mrs. Norma Weems Banks, a veteran of World War II and a member of the Memorial Baptist Church, China Grove.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Rose Virginia Banks; two sons, Lowell Leon Banks, China Grove, and M.C. Banks; one daughter, Mrs. Dixie Fortson, Salisbury; four brothers, Louie Banks, Carlsbad, N.M., Lindle Banks, Fort Smith, Ark., Arthur Banks, Nacogdoches, Texas, and Dana Banks, McKenny, Texas; five sisters, Mrs. Selma Choate, Chickalah, Ark., Mrs. Faye Mayers, Little Rock, Ark., Mrs. Mildred Gooch, Dardanelle, Ark., Mrs. Margaret Pratt, Carlsbad N.M, and Mrs. Rebecca Breashears, Ozark, Ark; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services were October 19 at the Memorial Baptist Church, China Grove, with the Rev. Bill Bauguess officiating. Burial was at West Lawn Memorial Park. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Post-Dispatch Newspaper, Dardanelle, Arkansas, Obituary was published on October 28, 1981)
Just at the hour of publication, the Post-Dispatch learns of the death of Mrs. M. A. Banks, aged 89 years, which occurred at her home four miles west of Dardanelle at 4:00 o'clock this morning. She had been in ill health for a long time.
Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Patton and Rev. Binghaman, will be held at New Hope tomorrow (Friday) afternoon at 3:00 o'clock, burial being in the New Hope Cemetery. Mrs.
Banks is survived by one son, Val M. Banks, and two daughters, the Misses Nellie and Nina Banks, who have our deep sympathy in their bereavement. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Post-Dispatch Newspaper, Dardanelle, Arkansas, Obituary was published on September 23, 1948)
Olive E. Banks, 83, of Danville died Saturday, August 28, 2004 at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville. Born November 15, 1920 at Saint Charles, MO, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Margaret Burckhardt Brinkman, and a member of First Baptist Church at Centerville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Banks; a brother, Elbert Brinkman; and a sister, Charolee Schmidt.
Survivors include a daughter, Donna Robbins of Centerville; a brother, Floyd Brinkman of Saint Charles, MO; and eight grandchildren.
Graveside service was held August 31, 2004 at Memorial Gardens Cemetery at Saint Charles, MO, with John McCourt officiating. Pallbearers included, Will Bourque, David Brinkman, Billy Kinner, Melvin Brinkman. Terry Brinkman and Larry Brinkman. Arrangements made by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 01, 2004)
Mrs. Ruby Lee Eidson Banks, age 91, of Dardanelle, died Monday November 2. She was a housewife and a member of the First Baptist Church.
She is survived by two daughters, Anna Lee Freeman of Dardanelle; Lois Ree Mahoney of Arlington, Tex., one sister, Owga Jones of Dardanelle; several step-granchildren, eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren.
Services were held Wednesday November 4 at 2:00 p.m. at the Dardanelle First Baptist Church, with the Rev. David Bishop and the Rev. Kenny Louman officiating. Interment was in New Hope Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Frank Johnston, Pete Tilmon, Orval Lee Brown, Neal Geurian, Ray Aday and Everett Pelt. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Post-Dispatch Newspaper, Dardanelle, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 4, 1987)
FORT SMITH - Ruby Lucille Landers Banks, 84, Fort Smith, formerly of Dardanelle, died September 19 at Sparks Hospital, Fort Smith.
Survivors include a son, Vernon Banks, Fort Smith; two sisters, Mrs. Vernon Boling and Mrs. Norman McGuire, Dardanelle; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were September 21 at the Cornwell Funeral Chapel, Dardanelle, with the Rev. Glen Kauffman and the Rev. Harold Holland officiating. Interment was in the New Hope cemetery, near Dardanelle. Services were by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Post-Dispatch Newspaper, Dardanelle, Arkansas, Obituary was published on September 22, 1982)
Theresa Lolita Banks, 51, of Havana, Arkansas, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 29, 2015, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born June 28, 1964, in Fort Smith to Lonnie and Patsy Jerden Russell. She was a caregiver and was of the Baptist faith. She loved being outdoors and fishing and spending time with her family and grandkids.
Memorial service was held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, August 1, 2015, at Moore's Chapel Methodist Church in Waveland.
She is survived by three daughters, DeLace Banks, Tracie Banks and Jamie Banks all of Fort Smith; three sons, Paul Murphy and wife Rachel and Randy Murphy and Robert Banks all of Ft. Smith; sisters, Tina Akin of Porterville, CA, Tammy Spencer and Terry Dunaway both of Hackett and Telina Leftwich of Waveland; brothers, Larry Perryman of Alma, Richard Perryman of Van Buren, James Perryman of Alma and Tracy Russell of Fort Smith; parents, Glenn and Patsy Goodson of Waveland; four grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 5, 2015)
Theresa Lolita Banks, 51, of Havana, Arkansas, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 29, 2015, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born June 28, 1964, in Fort Smith to Lonnie and Patsy Jerden Russell. She was a caregiver and was of the Baptist faith. She loved being outdoors and fishing and spending time with her family and grandkids.
Memorial service was held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, August 1, 2015, at Moore's Chapel Methodist Church in Waveland.
She is survived by three daughters, DeLace Banks, Tracie Banks and Jamie Banks all of Fort Smith; three sons, Paul Murphy and wife Rachel and Randy Murphy and Robert Banks all of Ft. Smith; sisters, Tina Akin of Porterville, CA, Tammy Spencer and Terry Dunaway both of Hackett and Telina Leftwich of Waveland; brothers, Larry Perryman of Alma, Richard Perryman of Van Buren, James Perryman of Alma and Tracy Russell of Fort Smith; parents, Glenn and Patsy Goodson of Waveland; four grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 5, 2015)
Valentine Merritt Banks, 91, Dardanelle, died Tuesday, July 24, at Dardanelle Hospital. He was a retired contractor and carpenter, son of the late Merritt and Patty Dyer Banks and was a long-time member and deacon of the Dardanelle First Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mrs. Norma Weems Banks.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ruby McCorkle Banks; five sons, Dana Banks, McKinney, Texas, Arthur Lee Banks, Nacogdoches, Texas, Lindle Banks, Fort Smith, Lowell Banks, China Grove, N.C., and Louie Banks, Carlsbad, N.M.; five daughters, Mrs. Rebecca Sue Breashears, Ozark, Mrs. Margaret Ann Pratt, Carlsbad, N.M., Mrs. Fay Myers, North Little Rock, Mrs. Mildred Gooch, Dardanelle, and Mrs. Selma Choate, Belleville; a sister, Miss Nina Banks, Dardanelle; 30 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.
Funeral was at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church by the Rev. Tony Berry. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. Active pallbearers were Roy Aday, Pete Tilmon, Orville Brown, Anderson Moore, Clarence Harp and Bobby Bata. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Post-Dispatch Newspaper, Dardanelle, Arkansas, Obituary was published on July, 1979)
Walter "Preacher" Banks, age 92, of Dardanelle died Tuesday, November 4, 1980 at Veterans Hospital at Litele Rock. He was a veteran of World War I.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mattie Banks; a brother, Luther Banks of Dardanelle, and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral will be at 1 p. m. Saturday at St. John's Baptist Church by the Rev. Howard Landrum. Burial will be in Mount Nebo Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 11/7/1980)
William Howard Banks, age 78, of Dardanelle, AR. died Saturday, June 13, 1998 at the Heart Hospital in Little Rock, AR. He was born April 14, 1920 in Moss Creek, Yell County, AR to the late Harry and Etta Ingram Banks. He was a retired electrical inspector for McDonald-Douglas Corporation and a WWII Navy Veteran.
Survivors are his wife, Olive E. Brinkman Banks; a son, William D. Banks of Kansas City, KS; two daughters, Sharon Graham of Sanford, FL and Donna Robbins of Belleville, AR; a niece, Jan Fero of Sandford, FL; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Service was Sunday, June 14, 1998 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle, AR with Rev. Ed Larue officiating.
Graveside service was June 16, 1998 at Memorial Garden Cemetery in St. Charles, MO by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 17, 1998)
A.C. Banning, 83, of Charleston, AR passed away Sunday, January 12, 2014 in Fort Smith, AR. He was born April 15, 1930, in Cecil, AR to Alec Banning and Vera Pippin Banning; he was a member of Northside Baptist Church, a retired coal miner and member of the United Mine Workers Association and a retired farmer.
He is preceded in death by his parents and son-in-law Jim.
Service will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 16th at Northside Baptist Church with interment at Garden of Memories, under the direction of Smith Mortuary of Charleston.
He is survived by two daughters, Connie Gragg of RusselIville, AR and Shelly Banning-Tippin, MD and her husband Philip Tippin, MD of Dardanelle, AR; one sister Phyllis Lemmons, of Fort Smith, AR; Freeda Banning, mother of his youngest daughter; grandchildren Tony Gragg, of Dardanelle; Taylor Michelle Tippin, of Dardanelle and Alex Tippin of Dardanelle. A special tnanks goes to Kathy Berry, Pam and Lori all of First National Bank in Charleston. The family will visit with friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at Smith Mortuary. Memorials may be made to Northside Baptist Church, PO Box, Charleston, AR 72933 To send a condolence go to www.smithmortuaryinc.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 15, 2014)
Richard Vernon Barber, 79, of Russellville, died Sunday, February 13, 2011, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born April 1, 1931, at Dell, Arkansas to Burnie Calvin and Audra Mae Garrett Barber. He was a retired security guard for Arkansas Tech University, a U. S. Air Force veteran, was a Mason for many years and was a Baptist. He enjoyed wood-working.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Melissa Gail Barber; three brothers, Joe Barber, J. C. Barber, and Dennis Barber; four sisters, Flora Brock, Ruth McClanahan, Grant Varnes and Bertie Staples; and a granddaughter, Stacey Barber.
Survivors include his wife, Pauline Sheets Shockley Barber; a son and his wife, David and Debbie Barber of Dardanelle; two daughters and their husbands, Kay and Johnny Keys of Dardanelle, and Peggy Sue and Larry Underwood of Pottsville; a step-son and his wife, Brent and Tracey Shockley of Houston, Texas; four step- daughters and their husbands, Lina and Bobby Ramey of Danville, Janie and Joe Jirinec of Russellville, Hazel Leslie of Little Rock and Nancy and Jeff Holm of Grand Forks, N.D.; a sister and her husband, Rose and James Bissell of Nashville; 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, 8 step grandchildren and 5 step great grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, 2011, at the First Free Will Baptist Church in Dardanelle, officiated by the Rev. Jarred Higginbotham. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery at Dardanelle, by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Pallbearers: Active - Brian Keys, Perry Keys, Kyle Keys and Boyce Barber. Honorary, Joe Jirinec and Bobby Ramey. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 16, 2011)
Founder of Rural Record Dies At 84 - Samuel Jethro Barber, age 84, founder of the Mt. Magazine Rural Record, died September 16, 1956 at the home of his daughter, J. H. Crabill, north of Havana, following a long illness. (See article elsewhere in Record (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 20, 1956)
C. J. Barclay, age 49, died June 23, 1995. He was a native of Ola, AR. He was employed by the Rehab Group.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Ernest Barclay.
Survivors include: mother, Mamie Lucille Barclay; daughter, Cynthia Palmer Barclay; son, Marc Tyler Barclay; brothers, Charles Gene Barclay and Rickey Don Barclay.
Memorial services were conducted Sunday, June 25 at the Woodlawn Chapel of Roses with Ronnie Wilkins officiating. Memorials may be made to the Sarah Cannon Cancer Foundation, 2300 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 6-28-95)
Charles E. "Bud" Barclay, age 61, of Ola died Saturday, November 1, 1986. He was a retired sawmiller, a Master Mason, and a member of Petit Jean Masonic Lodge and First Baptist Church at Ola.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mamie Barclay; three sons, Charles Gene Barclay of Ola, Carroll J. Barclay of Nashville, TN, and Rickey Don Barclay of Centerville; five sisters, Ida Poindexter of Belleville, Vera Cudd of Ola, Eunice Jones of Rockwall, TX and Inez Hickman and Inell Keys of Laramie, Wyo. and five grandchildren.
Funeral was held at First Baptist Church at Ola by the Rev. Ken Reece and the Rev. Henry Magee Burial with Masonic rites was in Sandlin Cemetery by Shinn Funeral Service. Pallbearers Active: Robert Baunton, Paul Moudy, Eschal Neeley, Howard Culwell, Bob Corbin and Joe Deshone. Honorary: Dr. J. O. Pennington and members of Petit Jean Masonic Lodge. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 11/1/1986)
Mr. Charles Mack Barclay, age 81, of Ola, died Thursday afternoon August 22, 1968, at a Yell County Hospital. Mr. Barclay was a retired farmer. He was a son of the late John and Frances Barclay. Mr. Barclay was a member of the Ola Church of Christ.
Survivors include one son, Charles E. Barclay of Ola; seven daughters, Mrs. Ida Bell Poindexter of Belleville, Mrs Vina Poindexter and Mrs. Eunice Jones both of Rockwell, Texas, Mrs. Vera Cudd of Ola, Mrs. Veatta Black of Ola, Mrs. Inez Hickman of Fort Colans, Colo., and Mrs. Inell Keyes of Fort Collins, Colo.; and 18 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Ola Church of Christ Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Pastor, Minister C. V. Langford. Burial was at Parks Cemetery by Cornwell. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Post-Dispatch, Dardanelle, Arkansas: 8-29-68)
Charlie Barclay, age 61, of Ola, died Wednesday, December 22, 2004 at his home. A son of the late Charles Ernest Barclay, he was born July 6, 1943, at Gravelly, Arkansas. He was retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, was a retired volunteer fireman and former police commissioner in Ola, was a Mason and a member of the Eagles Club. He was a United States Navy veteran and worked as a cook, and was a member and former Sunday School teacher at Ola First Baptist Church. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by a brother, C. J. Barclay.
Survivors include his wife, Diane Barclay; a son, Earnie Barclay of San Diego, CA; a daughter and son-in-law, Shawna and Michael Reaves of Vilonia; his mother, Mamie Barclay of Ola; a brother, Rickey Barclay of Centerville; three grandchildren, Dallas Minnie of London, Cody McKinney and Mickey Reaves, both of Vilonia.
Memorial service was held on Monday, December 27, 2004 at the Ola First Baptist Church by Rev. Rick Balentine. Burial in the Ola-Sandlin Cemetery was held in private. Arrangements by Shinn Funeral Service. Honorary pallbearers were James Harrison, Danny Young, Bill Martin, Bob Manson, Joe Dawson, Jeff Black, James West, Jim Corbin, Dr. Damon Martin and Dr. Phillip Tippin. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 2405 East Parkway, Suite 3, Russellville, AR 72801 or the American Cancer Society, c/o Judy Murphy, Pope County Memorial Chairman, 126 Lakeview Circle, Russellville, AR 72802. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 29, 2004)
Charlie Barclay, age 61, of Ola, died Wednesday, December 22, 2004 at his home. A son of the late Charles Ernest Barclay, he was born July 6, 1943, at Gravelly, Arkansas. He was retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, was a retired volunteer fireman and former police commissioner in Ola, was a Mason and a member of the Eagles Club. He was a United States Navy veteran and worked as a cook, and was a member and former Sunday School teacher at Ola First Baptist Church. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by a brother, C. J. Barclay.
Survivors include his wife, Diane Barclay; a son, Earnie Barclay of San Diego, CA; a daughter and son-in-law, Shawna and Michael Reaves of Vilonia; his mother, Mamie Barclay of Ola; a brother, Rickey Barclay of Centerville; three grandchildren, Dallas Minnie of London, Cody McKinney and Mickey Reaves, both of Vilonia.
Memorial service was held on Monday, December 27, 2004 at the Ola First Baptist Church by Rev. Rick Balentine. Burial in the Ola-Sandlin Cemetery was held in private. Arrangements by Shinn Funeral Service. Honorary pallbearers were James Harrison, Danny Young, Bill Martin, Bob Manson, Joe Dawson, Jeff Black, James West, Jim Corbin, Dr. Damon Martin and Dr. Phillip Tippin. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 2405 East Parkway, Suite 3, Russellville, AR 72801 or the American Cancer Society, c/o Judy Murphy, Pope County Memorial Chairman, 126 Lakeview Circle, Russellville, AR 72802. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 12-29-2004)
Mamie Lucille Barclay, age 90, of Ola, died Sunday, April 9, 2017, at River Valley Medical Center in Dardanelle. She was born on August 10, 1926, in Gravelly to Tilford and Mary Jackson Black. Mamie Lucille was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ola and of the Eastern Star for over 50 years. She loved quilting and taking care of children.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ernest Barclay; two sons, Charles Gene Barclay and C. J. Barclay; a granddaughter, Cynthia Palmer Barclay; and all of her brothers and sisters.
Survivors include a son, Rickey Don Barclay of Ola; four grandchildren, Ernie Barclay of North Little Rock, Marc Barclay of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Shawna Barclay of Ola, and Rickey Dex Barclay of Center Ridge; and 10 great- grandchildren.
The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at the First Baptist Church in Ola, with Bro. Charles Lewis and Bro. William Hatfield officiating. Burial will be in Sandlin Cemetery and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. The family received friends Tuesday evening from 5:00- 6:00 p.m., at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Arkansas, 201 Markham Center Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 12, 2017)
Mrs. Myrtle Velenia Barclay, age 65, native of Waltreak and resident of Ola, died at her home Friday afternoon, following an extended illness. She had lived in Yell County all her life. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, C. M. Barclay; seven daughters, Mrs. Veotta Black, Ola, Mrs. Ida Poindexter, Belleville, Mrs. Vina Poindexter and Mrs. Eunice Jones of Rockwell, Texas, Mrs. Vera Cudd of Gravelly, Mrs. Inell Keys and Mrs. Inez Hickman of Fort Collins, Colo., and one son Ernest Barclay of Ola; three brothers, John Kitchens of Mt Pine, Tom Kitchens of Dardanelle and Louis Kitchens of California; four sisters, Mrs. Juanita Henshaw, Mrs. Elwee Hunter, California, Mrs. Icie Gwin of Melrose, Ark., and Mrs. Azaline Yandell, Okla. City; 17 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Funeral was at the First Methodist Church at Gravelly, Sunday afternoon, with Rev. Clarence Campbell, pastor of Conway Freewill Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in Parks Cemetery. Services were in care of Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Post-Dispatch, Dardanelle, Arkansas: 1-31-1957)
Arve Z. Bardwell, age 90, of Hot Springs, died Saturday, June 30, 1990 in a local hospital. A native of Glenwood, he was a retired employee of Dierks Lumber Co., and was a lifetime member of the Methodist Church. He was the widower of Elizabeth Bardwell.
Survivors include a son, Don Bardwell; a daughter, Eula Bardwell of California; a brother, Ralph Bardwell of Glenwood; two sisters, Edith Crews of Mountain Pine and Avis Cummins of Deer Trail, Colo.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Bethel Cemetery with the Rev. Loyd Roper officiating. Arrangements are by Davis-Smith Funeral Home of Glenwood. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 6/30/1990)
OLATHE, Kan. - Doris Bardwell, age 75, of Olathe, Kan., died Sunday, May 13, 1990 at a local hospital. A native and former resident of Glenwood, she was a retired nurse. She was a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include two brothers, Arve Bardwell of Hot Springs and Ralph Bardwell of Glenwood; two sisters, Edith Crews of Hot Springs and Avis Cummings of Deer Trail, Colo.; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Kelso officiating. Burial will be at Bethel Cemetery under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home of Glenwood. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 5/13/1990)
Ralph Lee Barefield, 57, of Dardanelle, died Saturday. He was born October 26, 1958, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Jesse Ralph and Cieneva Branch Barefield. He retired from Con Agra after working there for 31 years.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Ralph Barefield; and a grandmother, Stella Morgan.
Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Patricia Ann Barefield; one son, Johnny Ray Barefield of Dardanelle; one daughter and a son-in-law, Sarah and Trae Lancaster of West Plains, Missouri; his mother, Geneva Barefield; one brother, Jesse Lee Barefield, Dardanelle; one sister, Linda Barefield of Knoxville; three grandchildren, Mason, Jaxon and Traeson Lancaster; and one nephew, Gabriel Barefield.
The graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 31, 2015, in Rest Haven Memorial Park, Russellville. Visitation is Wednesday evening from 5 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 30, 2015)
Ralph Lee Barefield, 57, of Dardanelle, died Saturday. He was born October 26, 1958, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Jesse Ralph and Cieneva Branch Barefield. He retired from Con Agra after working there for 31 years.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Ralph Barefield; and a grandmother, Stella Morgan.
Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Patricia Ann Barefield; one son, Johnny Ray Barefield of Dardanelle; one daughter and a son-in-law, Sarah and Trae Lancaster of West Plains, Missouri; his mother, Geneva Barefield; one brother, Jesse Lee Barefield, Dardanelle; one sister, Linda Barefield of Knoxville; three grandchildren, Mason, Jaxon and Traeson Lancaster; and one nephew, Gabriel Barefield.
The graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 31, 2015, in Rest Haven Memorial Park, Russellville. Visitation is Wednesday evening from 5 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 30, 2015)
Robert Junior Barefield, age 76, of Atkins, AR died Saturday, December 1, 2001 at his home in Atkins. He was born August 14, 1925 in Russellville, AR to the late Lee and Dora Huffstudler Barefield. He was a retired construction worker and a member of the South New Hope Assembly of God Church.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Ruby Harring.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Earnestine Fisher Barefield; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy and Syliva Barefield of Port Orchard, WA and Mickey and Carolyn Barefield of Ola, AR; three daughters and sons-in-law, Sherry and Bruce Johns, Cindy and Mike Shelton and Shelia and Jim Beville all of Russellville, AR; a sister, Gerdell Carothers of Russellville; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and a host of friends.
Service was December 4, 2001 at the South New Hope Assembly of God Church with Rev. C. R. Young officiating. Interment was in Pisgah Cemetery at Pottsville by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Bruce Johns, Mike Shelton, Jim Beville, Michael Johns, Anthony Barefield and Eric Shelton. Honorary were Otha Loyd Hutson and Lance Davis. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 5, 2001)
Donald Barger, 75, of Russellville, died Monday, November 11.
Funeral Services is at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church in Russellville by the Rev. Charles Ramsay. Burial will be in Lamar Cemetery. In 1923 Barger became cashier of Farmers State Bank at Plainview. He joined the Peoples Exchange Bank (later renamed) at Russellville in 1943 as executive vice president, becoming president in 1950. Pallbearers will be George Jackson, Ward Ramsay, M.L. Dickerson, Tom Hargis, Charles F. Howell, Lorin Spangler, Jerry Smith, Danny Duvall and W. Lloyd Mobley. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on November 14, 1974)
Mrs. Lee Sims Meek Barger, 77, widow of Donald T. Barger, Russellville, formerly of Dardanelle, died Monday, August 20. She was the daughter of the late Carroll Columbus Sims and Lula George Sims. She was a member of the Christian Church, and a graduate of Linwood College.
Survivors include a son, Colonel Carroll Stickney Meek, U.S. Army, retired, Dardanelle; two grandchildren, Deborah Lee Meek, Houston, Texas, and James Stickney Meek, Salt Lake City, Utah; a step-daughter, Mrs. John Hugh Hook Jr., and two step- grandchildren, Donald Hugh Hook and Debra Ann Hook, Osceola.
The funeral was at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Christian Church, Russellville, with the Rev. Lester Beaman officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle, by Shinn Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Lloyd Mobley, Flave W. Peters, Earl Woker, A.B. Cox, Larry Ragsdale, Kim Hickey, Burl Judkins and James Searcy; honorary bearers were officers, directors and personnel of Peoples Bank and Trust Company. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church, Russellville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Post-Dispatch Newspaper, Dardanelle, Arkansas, Obituary was published on August 29, 1979)
Ina Kay Barham, age 77, of Tyler, TX, formally of Havana, AR, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at Hospice Home Place of Tyler, TX. She was born February 26, 1931 in Waveland, AR to the late Edgar Burl and Bessie Cowley Parks. She was a teacher and a member of the WYC Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Jennie Mae Craft.
Survivors include husband of 59 years, Dr. Jim F. Barham; sons and spouses, Michael D. and Laurie Barham of Tyler, TX, James Patrick & Gail Barham of Springfield, VA, Kelly F. & Angela Barham of Havana, Kevin & Tanya Barham of Van Buren, AR; daughter and spouse, Karen A. and Samuel Crawford of Tyler, TX; brother, Clyde E. Parks of Booneville, AR; sister, Burlene Parks of Havana, AR; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral service was July 14, 2008 at WYC Church of Christ with Bro. John McCourt officiating. Burial was in Scott Cemetery in Waveland, AR. Pallbearers were Owen Yan-dell, Edward Duphessit, Gary McCourt, Mason Wilhite, Ronald & Donald Parks. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 16, 2008)
Doris Jeannine Rogers Bariola, age 59, died Friday, December 8, 2000 at Chicot Memorial Hospital. She was born December 8, 1941 in Yell County, AR to her parents, Eugene and Florence Wilkerson Rogers. She was the owner-operator of Greenville Convalescent Home in Greenville, MS, a former member of the Order of Eastern Star, a volunteer for Lake Village Food Bank and served as Vice Chair of Chicot County Republican Party. She was an election volunteer and was a Baptist.
She was preceded in death by the late George Edwards, her mother and one brother, David Rogers.
She is survived by, one son, Ryan Bariola of Little Rock, AR; two daughters, Janet Lofton, Greenville, MS and Nancy Edwards Pryor of Ft. Smith, AR; her father, Eugene Rogers of Belleville, AR; five brothers, Charles "Bud" Rogers of Lavaca, AR, Ledain Rogers of Booneville, AR, Richard Rogers of Mt. Ida, AR, James and Michael Rogers both of Belleville, AR; four sisters, Mollie Copeland of Bryant, AR, Elaine Hancock of Batesville, AR, Lynda Rogers of Ft. Smith, AR and Lon Mitchell of Little Rock, AR and six grand children.
Funeral service was December 11 at Bellaire Baptist Church with Rev. Ricky Burke officiating. Graveside service was December 12 at Russell Cemetery in Belleville, AR with Rev. Dale Underwood officiating. Memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation or the American Cancer Society. Service arrangements under the direction or Griffin-Steele Funeral Service, Lake Village, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 13, 2000)
Allen Barker, age 91 of Ola, died Saturday, June 12, 2004, at Chambers Hospital. She was born October 30, 1912 at Danville to the late William T. and Elenora Sanders King.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Top Barker; two daughters, Thelma Knight and Wanda Richards.
Survivors are two daughters and one son-law, Helen and Dave Galloway of Ft. Smith, Mary Morgan of little Rock; one brother, Opal King of Danville; one sister, Gladys Spears of Rohnert Park, CA; nine grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 7 great-great grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends.
Services were held June 14, 2004 at Cornwell Chapel where the Rev. Earl Stapleton officiated. Interment followed in Lower Spring Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers were Frank Atkinson, Stephen Buckles, Louie DeLeslie, Dean Catlett, Delvis Taylor, Travis Mitchell. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 16, 2004)
Mrs. Bertha Biggs Barker, 94, of Havana died Friday, June 18, at St. Edward's Hospital at Fort Smith. She was born at Corley on October 6, 1898 to the late Joe and Martha Beam Biggs. She was a member of the Havana Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Vane Barker of Fort Smith and Lyndon Barker of Havana; a daughter, Franchion Davis of Benton; a sister, Mrs. Clara Shott of Havana; nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Monday, June 21, at the Havana Baptist Church by the Rev. Bill Storts and the Rev. Charlie Bird. Burial was in Piney Cemetery near Waveland by Cornwell Funeral Service of Danville. Grandsons served as pallbearers. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Post-Dispatch Newspaper, Dardanelle, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 23, 1993)
Elmer Francis Barker, age 61, of Ola died at a Little Rock hospital on December 1. Mr. Barker was a retired timberman and was a native of Alabama.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Alva Howard Barker; one son, Loyd Barker with the Naval Air Station, Memphis; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Watkins of Dardanelle; three brothers, Johnny Barker of Bentonville, W. Barker of Belleville and Henry Barker of Louisiana; and one sister, Miss Lucy Barker of Florence, Ala.
Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ, Minister Carl Thompson officiating, assisted by C. V. Langford. Burial was at Oakland Cemetery at Ola. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 1965)
Elmer Francis Barker, age 61, of Ola died at a Little Rock hospital on December 1. Mr. Barker was a retired timberman and was a native of Alabama.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Alva Howard Barker; one son, Loyd Barker with the Naval Air Station, Memphis; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Watkins of Dardanelle; three brothers, Johnny Barker of Bentonville, W. Barker of Belleville and Henry Barker of Louisiana; and one sister, Miss Lucy Barker of Florence, Ala.
Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ, Minister Carl Thompson officiating, assisted by C. V. Langford. Burial was at Oakland Cemetery at Ola. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 1965)
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