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William A. Brown, age 80 of Deltona, Florida died June 7, 2004. He was born June 18, 1923, at Chismville, Arkansas to Jim and Mamie Loughridge Brown. He was a native of Havana and a catholic. He served in the U. S. Marines during World War II. The retirement of Chief Master Sergeant Brown in October 1972 from the U. S. Air Force ended a distinguished and rewarding military career with over 30 years of active duty. Prior to retirement, Brown served as Chief Flight Engineer for the military airlift command. He was responsible for the development of policies and procedures for flight engineers on all M. A. C. Aircraft, advised the staff on all problems and recommended solutions, also representing headquarters M. A. C. at technical conferences with industry, others commands, and the Department of Defense. A veteran of more than 2 years in the air 1700 hours), he was a member of the design review panel for the 728,000 pound C-5A Galaxy. When production was completed on this Magnificent Aircraft, he along with General Jack J. Cotton flew the first operational model delivered to the Air Force. At retirement he was presented the meritorious service medal by General Paul K. Carlton.
He was preceded in death by his father, infant brother, and wives, Dora Adrah, and Josephine.
He is survived by his mother, Mamie Williams, Danville, Arkansas; a daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Essam El-Shami, Deltona, Florida granddaughter and her husband, Dina and Teyton Yon. A sister and brother-in-law, Etta and Martin B. Foster, Jr. of Havana, step sister-in-law, Elwanda Williams of Malvern, step grandson, Gary Lohmann of Rockledge, Florida; step daughters, Jo Ann Murphy (Jim) Ft. Worth, TX., Mary Jo Swidak, (Steve) Teresa Ash (William), Andover, Kansas, Gladie Irwin, Wichita, Kansas several step grandchildren, nieces, nephews, one uncle, many cousins, and friends.
Graveside services with Military Honors by Boyce Woods VFW Post 3141 Dardanelle, was held June 11 2004 at Moores Chapel near Waveland by Father Vincent Flusche. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 16, 2004)
Marilu Tillmand Browne, age 88, of Perryville, AR died March 1, 1997. She was born October 11, 1908 in Plainview, AR, a daughter of Charles and Mary Ellison Tillman. She was a retired beautician and member of Perryville First Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son, Hank Browne of Little Rock; her daughter, Libby Fowler of Adona, AR; one sister, Janice Stewart of Perryville; five grandchildren, Deborah Fowler of Columbia, SC, Robin Kilgore of Siloam Springs, AR, Jennifer, Mary and Laura Browne all of Little Rock; two great grandsons, Clay an Ben Kilgore both of Siloam Springs.
Funeral was held March 5 at the Harris Chapel by Boby Fallen. Burial was in Salem Cemetery in Plainview. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 12, 1997)
Peggy Alean Bruce, age 66, of Atkins, AR died Sunday, January 20, 2008 in Russellville. She was born January 24, 1941, in Adona, AR daughter of Andrew and Stella Curry Vaughn. She was a homemaker, loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
She is survived by her husband, Jess Willard Bruce; two sons, Willard T. Bruce, Donnie Ray Bruce; daughters, Leona May Parrish, Brenda Sue Minga, Cathy A. Sisk, Donna Carter, Angela Vaughn, Charlene Vaughn; sisters, Joyce Willis, Carol Vaughn; 17 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 19 nieces and 11 nephews.
Funeral service was, Tuesday at Ada's Bells Chapel Assembly of God, the Rev. Chad Duvall officiating. Burial is at Bells Chapel Cemetery by Lemley Funeral Service. Pallbearers are Kris Parrish, Christopher Carter, Brent Carter, Justin Vaughn, Ronnie Bray, and Danny Bruce. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 23, 2008)
Roy M. (Bud) Bruce, age 73, of Albertville, AL, died Thursday, May 16, 2002 at Marshall Medical Center South.
He was preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Will and Grace Bruce; and one sister Sue Chandler.
Survivors include his wife Ruth Baker Bruce; four sons and daughters-in-law, Ronny and Deb Bruce of Albertville Eddy and Sharon Bruce of Danville, AR, and Glenn and Beth Bruce and James and Linda Thacker of Crossville, AL; two sisters, Sharon Smith and Linda Bruce; two brothers, Ray Bruce and Coleman Bruce; eight grandchildren; and brother-in-law, the Rev. Boyce Chandler.
Services were held Sunday, May 19, 2002 at Albertville Memorial Chapel. Burial services followed at Kilpatrick Cemetery with Albertville Memorial Chapel Funeral Home directing. In lieu of flowers, the family; requests donations be made to Kilpatrick Baptist Church or the church of your choice. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 29, 2002)
Carl William Brucker, age 86 of Russellville, died Saturday, March 22, 2008 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was born in Utica, N. Y. on September 18, 1921. He was a 1st Lt. in the US Army during World War II. He was employed by Western Union Telegraph as a division engineer for many years and a Real Estate Broker in West Milford, NJ. Over the years he was involved in many organizations including Y's Men, Rotary International, Kiwanis, Retired Western Union Employees, the local AARP chapter, Little League, Russellville Depot Restoration, Sharing and Caring, Meals on Wheels, and many activities in his churches including Church council president, Sunday School Superintendent, and District representative for the Lutheran Church Extension Fund.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Ida Brucker; his sisters, Harriet Jane Walton and Ruth Anna Cidoni and his daughter-in-law, Dana Brucker.
He is survived by his wife of almost 63 years, Janice Kunz Brucker; his sons, Carl William Jr. & Melissa Brucker, Stephen Frederick Brucker; daughter, Patricia Ann (Brucker) & William Feiner; sister, Charlotte & Paul Williams; brother-in-law, F. Douglas Walton and nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held at Saint John's Lutheran Church on March 29, 2008. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sharing and Caring in Dardanelle or Saint John's Lutheran Church. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 2, 2008)
Mable Brumley, age 82, of Waldron, AR died Saturday, March 20, 2004 at her home. She was a retired nurse's aide and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Fraternal Order of Eagles.
She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Rockie Goodwin of Waldron, AR, Linda and Bill Brock of Fort Smith, AR and Susie Await of Muldrow, OK; a son, Freddie Brumley of Waldron, AR; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Graveside service was March 23, 2004 at the Lamb Cemetery at Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. Pallbearers were Travis Plummer, Leo Koch, Daniel McCullah, Ricky Peters, Lonnie O'Bryant and Ronnie Slater. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 24, 2004)
Emma Ruth Brunt, age 74, of Danville, AR died Monday, March 5, 2007 at Mitchell Nursing Home in Danville, AR. She was born in Memphis, TX on February 15, 1933 to Doke and Lessie Pool Reynolds.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 50 years, J. G. Brunt and two sisters, Laverne Sneed and Joann Reynolds.
She is survived by a daughter, Virginia Brunt; grandson, Billy Maples of NM; two sisters, Johnnie Long of CA and Shirley and Don Cloud of NM and three brothers, Billy and Ethel Reynolds of Charleston; Winford and Betty Reynolds of Russellville and Don and Ann Reynolds of Danville, AR.
Service was March 9, 2007 at Cornwell Chapel in Danville. Burial was in Macedonia Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 14, 2007)
Marjorie G. Bryan, age 70, of Briggsville, AR died Friday, January 25, 2002 at her home in Briggsville after a long illness of cancer and rheumatoid arthritis. She was born April 9, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late William and Inez Moore Gray. She was a homemaker and mother and a member of the Wing Community Church.
Survivors are her husband of 47 years, Ernie Bryan; two sons and daughters-in-law, Bruce and Charlotte Bryan of Pottsville, AR and Bob and Lynn Bryan of Wing, AR; a sister, Francis Ferritto of Cleveland, OH and a grandchild, Bobby Bryan of wing.
Service was January 29, 2002 at the Wing Community Church with Rev. Hulon Wiser officiating. Interment was in Turner Cemetery at Wing by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Larry Aikman, Terry Sullivan, Robert Buford, Lacey Minnie, Floyd Aultman, Jim Roberson, O. L. Briggs and Paul Sullivan. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 30, 2002)
Bertha Edith Bryant, age 92 of Pottsville, formerly of Belleville, Arkansas died Tuesday, August 5, 2003 at Pottsville. She was born in Fisher, Arkansas on February 9, 1911, daughter of the late Elmer and Alma Elizabeth Johnson Furrow. She was a mother and homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Claudis M. Bryant.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Nolen and Bonnie Bryant of Havana, AR; four daughters and sons-in-law, Fay and Earl Patton of Houston, AR, Cathryn Patton of Perryville, Claudine Roth Highfill of Russellville, Sharon and Jerry Porter of Pottsville; 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were Friday, August 8, 2003 at the Cornwell Chapel in Danville with John McCourt officiating. Burial was in Russell Cemetery in Belleville, AR. Pallbearers were Ronnie Bryant, Ricky Bryant, Tim Fix, Jerry Porter, Scott Sanders, and Tim Collier. Memorials may be made to the Arkansas Hospice Russellville, 1310 West Main Street Suite A, Russellville, AR 72801. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 13, 2003)
Charles R. Bryant, 71, of Leicester, NC died February 23, 1998 in an Asheville, NC hospital. He was a retired teacher in Maryland and was the youngest of the eleven children of Horace and Cordelia Hatley Bryant of Braggadocio, MO. He was a veteran of WWII, a member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Asheville and the Men's Garden club. He was a master gardener volunteer with the Cooperative Extension Service and a former volunteer at the NC Arboretum.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Dorothy Gillum Bryant formerly of Danville, AR); and four sisters, Billie Harris and Rose Singletery of Leicester, NC, Vernell Hamilton of Long view, TX and Ruth Landrum of New Orleans, LA.
Memorials may be made to the Botanical Gardens in Asheville, 151 W. T. Weaver Blvs. Asheville, NC 28804. A memorial service will be held it a later date. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 4, 1998)
Cleo Edell Bryant, age 64, of Tulsa, OK died April 13, 1987 at the V. A. Medical Center in Oklahoma City. He was the son of the late Monroe and Rena Green Bryant, a native of Rover, a veteran of World War II and Korea and a member of the American Legion.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Alva Bryant; two brothers, Gilbert Bryant of Ola and Edward Bryant of Gilkey.
Funeral services were held April 18 at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Luther Riddle officiating. Burial was in Hunt's Chapel Cemetery with funeral arrangements in care of Dixon Funeral Home of Danville. Pallbearers were Quinton Welker, Willis Cathey, Buddy Crites, Roy Eden, Haze Bridges and Roy Hunnicutt. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 4-22-1987)
Dustin Kyle Bryant, age 12, of Plainview, AR, died Sunday, February 4, 2001. He was a sixth grader at Perryville where he played in the school band and played baseball. He was a member of the Nimrod Baptist Church.
Survivors include his father, Gary Bryant of Plainview, AR; his mother, Teraney O'Hern of Alaska; a brother, Zachary Bryant of Plainview, AR; paternal grandparents, Landon and Ella Bryant of Plainview, AR and his maternal grandmother, Linda Dorsett of Indiana.
Memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Dustin Bryant Fund, in care of Harris Funeral Home, Inc. PO Box 439, Morrilton, AR 72110. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 14, 2001)
Ed Bryant, age 62, of Russellville, AR died Wednesday, December 22, 1999 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. He was born July 2, 1937 at Little Rock, AR, the son of the late Otis and Frances Oliver Bryant. He was a retired oil field engineer and a Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He married Sharon John on June 3, 1983 at Hitchin, England.
Survivors include, his wife, Sharon Bryant; five sons, Mike Bryant of Danville, AR, Allen Bryant of Colorado, Jeff Bryant of Camden, AR and David and Johnathan Bryant of Russellville, AR; three daughters, Linda Paxton of Louisiana, Anna Schembra of Dover, AR and Kelly Bryant of London, England; two brothers, Pat Bryant of Camden, AR and Paul House of Missouri; three sisters, Joe Ida Woodstock of Camden, AR and Dovie Walker and Joyce Jones both of Tull, AR and 12 grandchildren.
Graveside service was Monday at Pollard Cemetery with burial by Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 29, 1999)
Edith Dean Norris Bryant of Ola was born, March 10, 1916 in Booneville and died February 24, 1989 in Yell County Hospital in Danville at the age of 72 years.
She is survived by her husband, Gilbert C. Bryant; one son, Tommy Bryant of Abingdon, VA; two; brothers, Boss Norris of Wichita, KS J and Willie Norris of Fort Worth, TX; one sister, Edna Massey of Oklahoma City, OK; two grandsons, Jerry Bryant and Gary Bryant both of Abingdon, VA; several nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services were Monday at Ola Pentecostal Church of God with Rev. Chuck Edens officiating. Interment was in New Bethel Cemetery Funeral arrangements were in care of Dixon Funeral Home of Danville, Pallbearers were Billy Beasley, Paul Baker, Lee Schmidt, William Norris, Claudie Norris and Faye Rhoades. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 3-1-1989)
Mrs. Euna O. Bryant, of Plainview died Saturday, November 22, 1980. She was a member of Plainview United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, L. F. Bryant; a daughter, Mrs. Marvin Vaughter of Little Rock; four sisters, Mrs. Inez Edwards of Nimrod, Mrs. Bernice Newman of Little Rock, Mrs. Iris Koon of Ferndale and Mrs. Jean Bridges of Sacramento, Calif. and two grandchildren.
Funeral was at 10 a. m. Tuesday at Nimrod Baptist Church. Burial will be in Nimrod Cemetery by Harris Funeral Service of Morrilton. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 11-26-1980)
Mr. Gilbert C. Bryant, age 85, of Danville, AR died Friday, March 24, 1995 at St. Vincent's Infirmary in Little Rock. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church, retired from the U. S. Forestry Service. He was born December 24, 1909 in Yell County to the late Monroe and Rena Green Bryant.
Survivors include one son, Tommy Bryant of Abingdon, VA; one brother, Edward Bryant of Plain-view, AR; two grandsons and one great-granddaughter; also included several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were March 27 at the New Bethel Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 3-29-1995)
Lindsey Lee Bryant, age 73, of Benton, AR died Wednesday, July 25, 2007. He was born June 19, 1934 in Centerville, AR to the late Thomas Benton Bryant and Mabel Harkey. He was a retired Little Rock Fireman, a U. S. Air Force veteran, and was of the Church of Christ faith.
In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by two sisters, Mabel Kimbell and Betty Blank, brother-in-law, Joe Howard, half-brother, Claudis Bryant, and great granddaughter, Aspen Bryant.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Bryant of Benton; two daughters, Rhonda Bryant of Bryant and Anita Engelmohr of Benton; two grandsons, Brandon Bryant and Hayden Engelmohr; one great granddaughter, Aliyah Bryant; one sister, Doris Howard of California; one brother, Doyle Bryant of California, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral service was July 28, 2007 in the chapel of Roller-Ballard Funeral Home, with Bro. Jerry Hood officiating. Interment was in Havana Cemetery in Havana, AR. Pallbearers were Chris Isom, Rick Holloway, James Reed, Jesse Randies, Bruce Smith, and Mike Engelmohr. Honorary Pallbearers were Carroll Ray Burrows, R. C. Burrows, Forrest Hood, Irvin Nix, and Bob Holliday. In lieu of flowers memorials contributions may be made to any Arvest Bank location. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 1, 2007)
Marvin Lee Bryant, age 60 of Kingston, AR passed away Wednesday, March 5, 1997 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born October 16, 1939 in Kingston, son of the late C. E. and Maggie White Bryant. He was a farmer and a Baptist.
Survivors include two brothers and sisters-in-law Jim and Ann Bryant of Kingston; Carroll Lee and Pauline Bryant of Batesville; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Virginia Bryant of Ola, Thelma and Ron Wrisinger of Jasper, Mammie and Clarence Crites of Dover and Jean and Leroy Phillips of Dover and a host of nieces and nephews.
Graveside service was held March 8, 1997 at the New Bethel Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 12, 1997)
Mr. Millard (Jack) Bryant, age 68, of Rt. 1 Ola, AR, died Friday, December 23rd at his home. He was a retired farmer, WWII veteran and a member of the Free Will Baptist church.
Mr. Bryant is survived by four brothers Opal Bryant of Plainview, AR, Gilbert Bryant of Ola, AR, Cleo E. Bryant of Tulsa, OK, and Edward T. Bryant of Rt. 1, Ola, AR; three nephews and one niece.
Funeral services were at 2 p. m. Monday, December 26th, at the New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with burial in New Bethel Cemetery. Casket bearers were Buddy Crites, Roy Eden, Roy Hunnicutt, Jean Robinson, John Green and Stanley Noon. Services were by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 12-28-1983)
Opal Cleveland Bryant, age 69, of Ola died Thursday at the Yell County Hospital in Danville. He was a native of Rover, son of the late William Monroe Bryant and Lou Rena Green Bryant. He was a retired farmer and Veteran of World War II.
Survivors include one son, Ricky Bryant of Rt. l, Ola, three brothers, Ed Bryant of Ola, Cleo Bryant of Tulsa, Okla. and Gilbert Bryant of Ola, two stepsons, Tommy Woods and Jimmy Woods both of California; two stepdaughters, Aneta Bell of Los Angeles, CA and Margie Patton of Okla. also two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday, April 14 at the New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Silver Gangola, officiating. Interment was in the Rover Cemetery of Rover. Arrangements and services by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 4-16-1986)
Mother Fatally Injured Trying To Save Boy - Mrs. Thelma Bryant, 23, wife of Jackson Garland Bryant of Plainview died February 21, 1952 at a Pine Bluff hospital at 9:30 p. m. from injuries sustained one hour earlier in an effort to save her child from injury. State Patrolman Files said Bryant was driving about 25 miles per hour four miles south of Grady when the couple's four year old son, Billy Ed Bryant, fell from the car. The mother leaped after him and struck the pavement head first. The boy was bruised slightly.
Other survivors include another son, Jackson Bryant Jr. a daughter, Betty Sue Bryant, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Grady of England; five sisters, Annie Mae, Chariene, Linda, Mary Catherine and Charlotte Grady, all of England and two brothers, Thomas and John Grady, of England. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 28, 1952)
Vernell Bryant, age 67 of Gilkey, died Sunday, January 1, 2006 at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. She was born in Kingston on April 18, 1938 to the late Vernon and Mary Elizabeth Crabill Forrest. She retired after many years of service in nursing and dietary at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville.
Survivors are her husband, Edward Bryant; son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Barbara Bryant of Dardanelle; daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Jim King of Gilkey; 5 grandchildren, Joshua Bryant of Danville, Jessica Bryant of Ola, James, William and Cassie King of Gilkey; 4 great grandchildren, Tristian and Kennedy Bryant of Danville, Trista and Emyle Vines of Ola.
Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2006 at New Bethel Cemetery at 10:00 a. m. with Rev. J. A. Hunnicutt officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 4, 2006)
William Monroe Bryant, Rt. 1 Ola (Gilkey) son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bryant, was born in Alabama November 1, 1882, and died in the Danville hospital May 23 at the age of 68.
He was married to Miss Rena Green September 7, 1907. To this union was born 10 children, seven of whom are living. In addition to his widow, survivors include seven sons, Gilbert of Plainview, Opal of Rover, Hubert of Rt. 1, Ola, Cleo, with the Army of Occupation in Japan, Edward of Camp Chaffee, and Millard and Olen of the home; two grand children; three brothers, C. E. Bryant of Plainview, Grover Bryant of Missouri and Jody Bryant of Texas.
Burial was in New Bethel Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, May 31, 1951)
Aged Man Burned To Death As Fire Destroys Home - Peter Bryne, age 86, was burned to death Tuesday night as his home near Cedar Creek was destroyed by flames. Neighbor noticed the fire and discovered his body in the ruins, near where the door had been, with a five gallon oil can nearby. Mr. Bryne, a native of Canada, was living by himself and had no relatives.
The body was taken by Cornwell funeral Home to Dardanelle for burial. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 15, 1948)
L. D. Bryson Dies Suddenly of Heart Attack - Danville Electrician, Laverne D. Bryson, age 59, operator of an electric shop in Danville, died of heart attack Wednesday afternoon, January 7, 1948. Mr. Bryson and Jimmy Patterson, who was employed in the electric shop, were returning from a job in Plainview, with Jimmy driving the car, when Mr. Bryson suddenly said he was going to faint. Jimmy stopped the car, about half way between Plainview and Danville on the mountain road, but was unable to revive Mr. Bryson and drove to the Danville Clinic Hospital. Mr. Bryson was reported dead upon arrival at the hospital. Mr. Bryson, who was formerly a machinist in Houston, had been subject to heart attacks for the past several years, Mr. and Mrs. Bryson moved to Yell County in 1945 from Houston, and formerly lived at Davenport, Iowa.
He is survived by his wife; four sons, Allen, Bud, Don and Richard Bryson, all of California; his mother, Mrs. Grace Bryson Robinson of California; one brother, George Bryson and one sister, Mrs. Otis Hemphill, both of California.
The body was sent too Davenport, Iowa for funeral services and burial. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 8, 1948)
Pauline Bryson, age 99, of Smithville, TX, formally of Danville, died Tuesday, April 30, 2002 in Towers Nursing Home in Smithville. She was a retired beauty operator. She was born in TX on November 5, 1902 and was the daughter of the late Robert Walter and Charlotte Hall Green.
Survivors include a grandson, granddaughter, several great grandchildren, and a nephew.
Graveside funeral services were held Friday at 3:30 p. m. at Moore's Chapel Cemetery near Waveland. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 8, 2002)
Mrs. Jennie Buchanan, age 80 years, passed away Wednesday morning, September 20, 1950 at her home in the Waltreak community. Mrs. Buchanan was born in the Waltreak community and with the exception of two years that she lived in Danville lived there all her life. She was faithful member of the Methodist Church.
Her husband and their three children had preceded her in death.
Funeral services were conducted at the Waltreak cemetery by Rev. T. R. Whiddon of Danville, Rev. George Owens of Ola and Rev. John M. Millard of Blue Ball.
Wills Estate To Church - Mrs. Buchanan willed her estate to the Methodists to build a church near the Waltreak cemetery and to pastor and finance the church as long as the funds last. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 28, 1950)
Doug Arlo Buckles, age 54, of Atkiis, AR died Saturday, March 9, 1996 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center Russellville. He was born in Southgate, CA on May 22, 1941. He served in the US. Navy and was a supervisor P. O. M. in Russellville.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Billy Breashears.
Survivors include his parents, Dale and Virginia Buckles of Las Vegas, NV and Alyce M. and Ned Breashears of Belleville; two daughters, Karla Buckles and Amber Walker of Morrilton; two brothers, Stephen Buckles of Charleston and John Breashears of Tulsa, OK; six grandchildren; his companion, Sherry Reel, of Atkins and tier children, Kendra Reel and Tony Reel, both of Atkins.
Funeral services were Monday at the Upper Spring Creek Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. David Bishop officiating. Burial was in the Upper Spring Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jonathan Elmore, Lance Elmore,. Rick Melder, Ladd Shannon, Jason Keathley and Connie, Aday. Honorary Larry Elmore, Dean Catlett, Robert Keathley, employees of P. O. M. and the Atkins Riding Club. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 3-13-1996)
Karla Buckles, age 38 of Atkins, Arkansas, died Thursday, June 13, 2002. She was born October 5, 1963, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and was the daughter of Sharon Reel of Atkins and the late Douglas Buckles.
Survivors include a son, Slone Lovan of Atkins; a daughter, Robin Henson of Fort Hood, Texas; mother and stepfather, Sharon and Donnie Reel of Atkins; a sister, Amber Walker of Atkins, Arkansas; grandmother, Alyce Breashears of Belleville, Arkansas; a grandson, Marc Henson, III.
Services were Friday, June 14, 2002 at 2:00 p. m. at Upper Spring Creek Cemetery. Arrangements by Lemley Funeral Service, Atkins. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 19, 2002)
Mrs. Bessie May Buckman, age 88, of Fort Smith, AR, formerly of Havana, AR died Wednesday, May 12, 1999 at the Methodist Nursing Home in Fort Smith. She was born November 29, 1910 in Eagleton, AR to the late Lee and Emma Stepp Davis. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Havana and worked for the Havana School District.
Survivors include a daughter, Jo Ann Hall of Ft. Smith, AR; stepson, Bobby Rogers of Waveland, AR and step-daughter, Marie Asher of Sunnyvale, CA; grandson, Brian Hall of Alma, AR; two granddaughters, Dixie Klock of Edmond, OK and Janice Atkinson of Keota, OK; and a sister-in-law, Ruby Davis of Havana.
Services were May 15, 1999 at the Assembly of God Church in Havana with Rev. E. O. Tackett officiating. Interment was in the Havana Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Memorials may be made to the Assembly of God Church in Havana, AR 72842. Pallbearers were Brian Hall, David Atkinson, Roger Klock, Vernon Davis, Charles Davis, Raymond Davis, Clyde Parks and Whick Stapleton. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 19, 1999)
Mr. Jack Gray Buckman, age 68, of Ola, AR died Monday, May 11, 1998 at his home in Ola. He was born October 1, 1929 in Havana, AR to the late Ezra and Ocie Gray Buckman. He was a Korean Army Veteran, retired carpenter and superintendent with Roberts International and a member of the Ola Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Arnold, Raymond and N. J. Buckman.
Survivors include his wife, Juanita Barnes Buckman; two sons, Ricky Hogan of Carthage, TX, Jackie Craig Buckman of Greenwood, AR; four daughters, Rhonda Kendall of Russellville, AR, Jackie Jill Buckman of Onyx, AR, Kay Smith of Heber Springs, AR and Teresa Whitehead of Greenwood, AR; two brothers, Billy Lassiter of Chino Valey, AZ and James Buckman of Bullhead City, AZ; three sisters, Betty Blaylock of Hazen, AR, Lalla Dalhstrom of El Monte, CA and Imogene Brinkmeyer of Aliso Viejo, CA; 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Service will be Thursday, May 14, 1998 at 2:00 p. m. at the Ola Methodist Church with Rev. Richard Stegall and Rev. Tommy Harris officiating. Interment will be in the Havana Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. Visitation will be today, Wednesday, May 13 6 to 8 pm. Pallbearers will be Buddy Potts, Harlon Porter, Billy Beasley, Buddy Burrows, Reggie Seely and Dean Barnes. Honorary: grandsons Buddy, Jeffrey, Brian and Daniel Kendall, Jesse Yates, Jeremy Hogan, Russell Hanna, Aaron Buckman. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 13, 1998)
Mr. John Gloyd Buckman, age 87 of Belleville, AR died Tuesday, December 24, 1996 at Mitchell Nursing Home in Danville. He was born in Belleville, AR. August 30, 1909, son of the late Thomas Boles and Edna Elnora Hunt Buckman. He retired after 58 years as owner and operator of Buckman Water Well Drilling. He was a member of the Havana Assembly of God Church.
He was preceded in death by his wives, Jewell Payne Buckman and Ura Denton Buckman.
Survivors include his wife, Lena Mae McConnell Buckman; a son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Willa Dale Buckman of Belleville; a sister, Thelma Grady of Fayetteville; four grandchildren, Brad Buckman of Flower Mound, TX, Chris Buckman of Belleville, Glenna Gale Buckman of Russellville and Amy Herndon of Little Rock; four greats grandchildren, Dallas Herndon of Little Rock and Brandon, Brian and Brenton Buckman all of Belleville.
Funeral service was December 26 at the Cornwell Chapel in Danville with Rev. E. O. Tackett and Rev. Bart Herndon officiating. Burial was in Russell Cemetery, Belleville. Pallbearers were Brad Buckman, Chris Buckman, Bart Herndon, Noble Gene Buckman, Danny Majors and Curt Eudy. Arrangements by Cornwall Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 1, 1997)
Lena Mae McConnell Buckman, age 81 of Danville, died Thursday, January 15, 2004 at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville. She was born September 9, 1922 in Oklahoma to the late Herbert and Margaret Autrey Corley. She was a homemaker and mother.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Woodrow McConnell and Gloyd Buckman; three sons, Kenneth, Jerry and Leroy McConnell; a grandson, Steven McConnell and a great-grandson, Brandon McClure.
Survivors include two sons, James and Darrell McConnell of Booneville; two daughters, Mary Cochran & Ann Baker, both of Russellville; twelve grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren.
Services were Saturday, January 17, 2004 at Cornwell Chapel, Danville with Brother John McCourt officiating. Interment was in Bluffton Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Pallbearers were grandsons, Don Anderson, Dewayne, Richard, Kurt, Kevin and Cody McConnell, & Jeffery Ward. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 21, 2004)
Rachel Buckman, age 88, of Havana, died Sunday, December 21, 1997 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. She was the 14th child of 15 children of the late Noble J. and Addie Ferguson Buckman. She was a retired school teacher, a graduate of Arkansas State Teacher College, a life member of the Arkansas Retired Teachers Association, a member of the A E A, and the Havana Methodist Church.
Survivors include a sister, Irene Hiner of Florida; several nieces and nephews, including Jack Buckman of Ola and Dorothy Dickson of Havana.
Funeral service was December 22nd at the Havana Methodist Church. Burial was in the Havana Cemetery. Pallbearers were Paul Blaylock, Paul Harbin, Lawrence Patton, Johnny Foster, Charles Yandell and Paul Tygart. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 24, 1997)
Thomas B. Buckman, age 88, passed away at his home in Belleville Saturday night, March 10, 1956. He was a lifelong resident of Belleville, a member of the Methodist Church and of the Masonic Lodge. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, March 16, 1956)
Willa Dale Buckman, age 75, of Belleville died Friday, September 11, 2009 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born August 31, 1934 in Belleville to the late William "Will" Thomas Fryar and Winnie Springfield Baugn Fryar.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Udell Fryar; a sister, Pauline Eudy; brothers-in-law, Curt Eudy and Lonnie Smith.
Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Glenn H. Buckman; sons and daughter-in-law, Brad Buckman of Dallas, TX, Chris and Jennifer Buckman of Belleville; daughters and son-in-law, Glenna Buckman of Russellville, Amy and Bart Herndon of Savannah, GA; grandchildren, Dallas and Ethan Herndon of Savannah, GA; Brandon, Brian, Brenton and Bradley Buckman and Jalyn O'Gorman all of Belleville; sisters and brother-in-law, Nathalie Smith of Danville, Marie and Boyce Mosley of Danville; sister-in-law Anna Jewel Fryar of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 16, 2009)
The body of S. Sgt. William A. Buckman, son of James E. Buckman of Havana, is among 2,972 Pacific War dead who arrived at San Francisco yesterday, February 11, aboard the U. S. Army Transport Cardinal O'Connel. S. Sgt. Buckman is the second Yell County war dead to be returned to the u. S. The body of Pvt. Jesse Tidwell arrived in Danville December 11, 1947. The body will be shipped from San Francisco to the Memphis General Depot's distribution center, where an individual military escort of the same rank, race, arm of service and religious belief (the latter wherever possible) as the deceased will be assigned to escort the casket to the home of the parents, according to information received from the Memphis General Depot's American Graves Registration Division. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 12, 1948)
Rites Held for Soldier Returned from Overseas for burial. Funeral Services for William Arnold Buckman were held at the Havana Methodist Church Tuesday, March 2, with Rev. Billy Dennis, pastor, in charge. S/Sgt. Buckman's body was returned from the Shofield Mausoleum in Hawaii for burial in Havana. Sgt. Buckman was born in Havana 1922 and was inducted into the army upon completion of high school there in 1942. He received training at Keelson Field, Miss. at Will Run, Michigan and at Harlington field, where he received his aerial gunner's wings. He was sent to India in February of 1944 and to China in April. He was killed in action in China on June 13, 1944.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Buckman of Havana; four sisters, Mrs. Lalle Dohlstom, Gardena, Calif., Mrs. Imogene Brinckmeyer, Russellville, Mrs. Billie Sue Lassiter, Havana, and Betty Lou of the home; and four brothers, N. J. Buckman, Havana, James, in the army at Williams Field, Ariz. Jack, Gardena, Calif. and Raymond of the home. Military services were conducted by the Forrester-Buckman American Legion Post at Havana. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, March 11, 1948)
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