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Robert Kenneth Chandler II, age 49, of Dardanelle, departed this life Wednesday, April 7, 2010. He was born September 20, 1960 in San Luis Obispo, CA to Constance Chandler and the late Robert Chandler, Sr.
He is survived by his mother, Constance Chandler of Dardanelle; one daughter, Cortney Chandler of Danville; one son, Robert K. Chandler III; fiancee Brenda Stafford; one brother, James L. Chandler of Dardanelle; one sister, June M. Watkins of Oakland, TN.
Memorial services will be at a later date at All Saints Episcopal Church in Russellville. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Arkansas Hospice of Russellville. Arrangements are by Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, Morrilton; (501) 354-0053; WWW.larrvgacklin funeral-homes.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 14, 2010)
Elizabeth Ann Chaney, 74, of Jacksonville, AR died Thursday, February 1, 2007 at Select Specialty Hospital in Little Rock. The daughter of the late Clayton and Fannie M. Tippy Smith, she was born January 16, 1933 in Plainview, AR.
She was the beloved wife of Vernon T. Chaney of Jacksonville, AR for over 56 years and they had four children. Daughter and son-in-law Sonja and Joseph Davis of West Virginia, son Vernon T. Chaney, Jr. of Mena, AR; daughter and son-in-law Linda K. and Dana Johnson of Jacksonville; son and daughter-in-law Michael and Dana Chaney of Carrollton, TX; She has eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She had one sister Doris Wurz of Washington; two brothers Richard Wayne Smith of Texas and the late John E. Smith.
Funeral was February 5, 2007 at First Baptist Church with Reverend Monroe Hunt officiating. Burial was at Salem Cemetery at Plainview under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 7, 2007)
Phouvong "John" Chanthasalo, age 17, of Danville, AR died Wednesday, July 16, 1997 at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock, AR. He was born January 6, 1980 in Thailand and was a student at Danville High School in Danville, AR and a Buddhist.
Survivors father, Khoune Chanthasalo of Danville and Soumoutha Vongsenchang Pugh of New Orleans, LA; grandmother, Thaone Chanthasalo of Danville; aunt, Bountheing Khamphiphone of Danville; two half-brothers, Richard and Dovie Pugh of New Orleans, LA; three cousins, Troy Khamphiphone, Xang Khamphiphone of Danville and Khamfong of Dardanelle.
Service was July 21 at Cornwell Chapel in Danville with the Monks of Ft. Smith, AR. Interment was in Lower Spring Creek Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 23, 1997)
Tanh On Chanthasalo, age 90 of Belleville, died Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at her son's home in Belleville. She was born June 1, 1919 in Laos and was a Buddhist.
Survivors include her children, Khoune Chanthasalo and Boune Thieng Khamphiphone both of Belleville, Boune Leeing, New York, Vang Chanthasalo, Illinois, Somvanh Chanthasalo, Pouvine Chanthasalo both of Louisiana, Phouvane Chanthasalo, Alabama and several grandchildren.
Services were December 12, 2009 at Cornwell Chapel in Danville with the Monks of Ft. Smith officiating. Burial was at Lower Spring Creek Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 16, 2009)
Alice Jean Harper Chapman, age 56 of Chickalah, AR died Tuesday, October 12, 1999 at her home. She was born in Liberty, AZ on July 29, 1943, a daughter of the late Ted and Eula Lucille Barnett O'Brien. She was a mother and homemaker.
She was preceded in death by, two sons, James Lynn Odell and David Allen Hughes and a brother, Teddy Joe O'Brien.
Survivors include, her husband, Bill Chapman; a son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Mary Hughes of Coal Hill, AR; four daughters and sons-in-law, Charlotte and Willie Turlangton of Avinger, Tx, Debra Elms of Coal Hill, AR, Susan Carroll of Paulden, AZ and Angela and Chris McCain of Dardanelle, AR; one brother, Jimmy O'Brien of Chowchilla, CA; and nine grandchildren and spouses.
Graveside service was October 14, 1999 at the Macedonia Cemetery with John McCourt officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 20, 1999)
Mark Chapman, age 51 of Havana, died Thursday, September 25, 2008 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. He was born March 14, 1957 in Arizona to the late Richard & Sarah Fowler Chapman. He was a Poultry Farmer.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister-in-law, Faye Chapman.
Survivors include wife, Charla Chapman; daughters & sons-in-law, April Jones of Bakersfield, California, Rebecca & Shawn Cooley of Fowler, Illinois, Kristy & Damon Short of Havana, Amberlee Chapman of the U. S. Coast Guard stationed in Cape May, N. J. brothers & sister-in-law, Rick Chapman of Danville, Craig & Lorie Chapman of Belleville; sisters & brothers-in-law, Barbara & Tom Kearney of Ola, Paula & Rowland Blake of Ola and two grandsons, Chase and Austin.
A memorial service was held September 29, 2008 at Danville Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. John McCourt officiating. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 1, 2008)
Sarah Inez Chapman, age 70 of Danville, died Friday July 26, 2002 at her home in Danville. She was born in South Carolina on February 27, 1932 to the late Avery and Willie Mae Tucker Fowler. She was a homemaker, mother and the oldest of 14 children.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Chapman and 4 of her siblings (2 brothers and 2 sisters).
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Rick and Faye Chapman of Danville, Mark and Charla Chapman of Havana, Craig and Lorie Chapman of Belleville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Tom Kearney of Buckeye, Arizona, Paula and Roland Blake of Danville; 8 brothers, Donny Fowler of Washington State, Gerald, Bobby, Houston, Ashley, and Jesse Fowler, all of CA, Marrin Joedy Fowler of CA; and a sister, Eva Mae Barnel of CA; 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 29, 2002 at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Harold Walker officiating. Burial was in Macedonia Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 31, 2002)
W. Faye Chapman age 49 of Danville died Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. She was born February 6, 1956 in Modesto, CA to Gladys and the late Carl Poindexter. She was a homemaker and mother.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Leona Jaco.
Survivors are her husband, Richard Wade Chapman Sr.; her mother, Gladys M. Poindexter of Danville; two children, Richard Wade Chapman, Jr. of Danville and Mandy Gist of Belleville; three grandchildren, Rikki, Alex and Cody Gist and two brothers, Mark Poindexter of Danville and David Poindexter of North Carolina.
Graveside services were Thursday, October 13, 2005 at Macedonia Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 19, 2005)
Vira Chappel, age 94, died Monday, May 22, 2006 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. She was born February 25, 1912 in the Kingston Community in Yell County, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Nickolas Jackson and Arah Elizabeth McCarty Oglesby. She was a loving homemaker and mother. She was a member of Believers Fellowship Assembly of God Church.
She was preceded in death by: husband, Robert Earl Chappel; sisters, Lola Domerese, Lavoy Petillo, Jackaline Cox, infant sister.
Survivors include: daughters, Bernice Dees, Danville, Paulette Gray wolf, Yuba City, CA; 9 grandchildren, several great and great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a. m. at the Believers Fellowship Assembly of God Church meeting at the Belleville Methodist Church with Rev. Eddy Morton officiating. Burial will be at Havana Cemetery. Visitation will be tonight, Wednesday, from 5-7 p. m. Pallbearers include: Marc Schultz, William Rhine, David Raney, and Robert Earls. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 24, 2006)
Hoyt Chappell, age 84 of San Jose, California died Tuesday, July 8, 2003 at his home. He was a retired carpenter.
He was preceded in death by a son, Hoyt Wayne Chappell.
Survivors are his wife Jewell Dean Chappell of the home; 2 sons, Jerry Don and Bobby Joe Chappell, both of San Jose, CA; 5 sisters, Helen James of Russellville, AR, Lillian Mounts of Ashdown, AR, Johnnie Mae Tapp of Russellville, AR, Marie Brasher of Havana, AR and Ima Jean Larry of Havana, AR; a brother, Herman D. Chappell of Russellville, AR., 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Dennis Hall, Lynn Basinger, James Christian, Dickey Holcomb, Rickey Holcomb, and Duff Sturgeon. Funeral services were Monday, July 14, 2003 at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood, AR with burial at Oak Hill Memorial Cemetery in Booneville, AR under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 16, 2003)
J. W. "Buck" Chappell, age 69, of Biggs, CA died January 4 2000 at his residence. He was born December 21, 1930 in Havana, AR. He was the owner-operator of Oro Dam Flea Market in Oroville for the past 25 years. He was a member of the Operating Engineers, worked on the Oroville Dam and did numerous jobs. He was retired from the Butte County Public Works.
He was preceded in death by his son, Tracy Chappell in 1982.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Chappell of Biggs, Ca; two sons, Buck Chappell of Sacramento, CA and Do Chappell of Redding, CA; one step-son, Brian Cooper of Durham, CA; two stepdaughters, Valerie Sharpe and Clarissa Reeson both of Biggs, CA; two brothers, Hoyt Chappell of San Jose, CA and Herman Chappell of Russellville AR; six sisters, Gerri Muroock, Helen James DeCan, Johnnie Tapp all of Russellville, AR, Lillian Mounts of Ashdown, AR and Marie Brasher and Imogene Lowery of Havana, AR; ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Funeral service was January 7, 2000 at the Scheer Memorial Chapel in Oroville, CA. Interment was at Memorial Park Cemetery in Oroville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Mountain Valley Unit, Chico Field Office, 2889 Cohassett Road, Suite 6, Chico, CA 95973. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 26, 2000)
Mary Charmasson, age 88, of Russellville, AR, died Sunday, December 30, 2007 at her home. The daughter of Thomas and May Irene Donley Hayes, she was born July 28, 1919. She was married on September 11, 1937 to Eli Lorraine. She was a Seamstress.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Eli Lorraine; three sisters, one brother; one daughter; three grandchildren.
Survivors include two daughters, Iris Word of Atkins and Reta Eden of Rover; two sons, Billy Charmasson of Woodward, OK and Rhonald Charmasson of Atlanta, GA; 13 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 13 step grandchildren, 15 step great grandchildren; one step great-great grandchild.
A Memorial Service was held January 3, 2008 at Russellville Christian Center by the family. Wanda Leach officiated. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 9, 2008)
Charley Alphonse Charton, age 79, of Ola, AR died Saturday, October 17, 1998 at the Yell County Nursing Home at Ola. He was born March 25, 1919, at Bald Knob, a son of the late Augustus Alphonse and Lilly Alexander Charton, he was a cattleman, farmer, livestock dealer and a member of First Baptist Church at Ola.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Mae Warren.
Surviving are two sons, Charles Engle Charton of Shamrock, TX and Robert Dolan Charton of Ola; a daughter, Charlene Harrison of Ola; three brothers, Louie and Wayne Charton of Morrilton and Emmett Charton of Perryville; a sister, Marie McDaniels of Conway; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held today, Wednesday at the Cornwell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Hulon Wiser officiating. Burial was in the Sandlin Cemetery at Ola by Cornwell Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Mike Fulton, Jeff Harrison, Jason Harrison, Louis Ray Charton, Cecil Charton and Don McDaniels. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 21, 1998)
Emogene E. Charton, age 84 of Ola, AR died Monday, May 9, 2005 at Mitchells Nursing Home in Danville. She was born on April 17, 1921 in Lamar, Arkansas to the late George and Maude Dutton Engle. She was a retired department store manager for Woodson's in Ola. She was a member of the Ola First Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charley A. Charton and a daughter, Linda May Warren.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles E. and Lisa Charton of Shamrock, Texas, Dolan and Cynthia Charton, daughter and son-in-law, Charlene and James Harrison all of Ola, six grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Graveside funeral services will be held Saturday, May 14, at 11:00 am at Sandlin Cemetery in Ola, with Reverend Rick Balentine officiating. Visitation will be Friday 6 to 8 pm at the Funeral Home. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 11, 2005)
14 Year Old Boy On School Outing Drowns At Spring Lake - A 14 year old boy drowned in Spring Lake Wednesday, afternoon while on a school outing. A coroner s jury, made of 16 men empanelled by Coroner Glenn Bailey, last night returned a verdict of death at about 4:30 p. m. by reason of accidental drowning. The victim, Tom Chastain, was one of 24 boys on an outing from County Line School with their sponsor, Bennie Rausch, agriculture instructor. Rausch said that the boy had not planned on swimming and had not brought a suit with him. He said that he counted the boys who were supposed to swim and counted them a number of times, including when they got out. Several of the boys said they knew that Tom rented a bathing suit and had seen him diving off a pier. They did not believe that he was able to swim. He was not missed until the boys prepared to eat and make camp. His body was found about 6:40 p. m. in water about 10 feet deep and about midway between the two piers in the swimming area. Charles Ray of Russellville recovered the body about 10 minutes after the search for the body was started. Ray, who had a first class swimmer rating in the Army, said he did not attempt artificial respiration because he could tell that the boy had been in the water too long. The boy s parents are Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Chastain of Branch. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD. 50 Years Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 14, 1959)
Mike Chenoweth, age 29, of Plainview, AR, formerly of Reading, Kansas, died Monday, August 27, 2007 in Yell County. The son of Melvin and Linda Chenoweth, he was born June 4, 1978 in Harveyville, KS. He was a 1996 graduate of Northern Heights High School in Allen, Kansas. He served in the United States Navy and was a United States Army Veteran of the war in Iraq and the Global War On Terrorism. Michael was stationed with the 142nd Field Artillery Battalion in Iraq.
Survivors include a sister Julie Chenoweth of Plainview, AR and his grandmother, Evelyn Richarson of Topeka, KS. A visitation was held Friday at Humphrey Funeral Service in Russellville, AR.
Graveside services with full military honors were held Tuesday, September 4th at Reading Cemetery in Reading, Kansas by Jones VanArsdale Funeral Home of Lebo, Kansas (620-256-6522). (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 5, 2007)
Bernice Elizabeth Cherry, age 98, of Havana, AR died Friday, February 11, 2000 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was born January 9, 1902 in Havana to the late V. A. and Martha Jane Ellis VanZandt. She was a mother, homemaker and a member of the Church of God.
She was preceded in death by, her husband, Elmer Cherry; two sons, Ray and Roy Cherry; three brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include, two daughters, Imogene Cherry of Havana and Dorothy Crow of Booneville, AR; one grandson, Jimmy Cherry of Russellville; four granddaughters, Joyce Brannon of Little Rock, Judy Hardwick of Napa, CA, Jo Ante Frowland of Frotuna, CA and Kristi Padgett of Plainview, AR; four great grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Service was Monday 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. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 16, 2000)
Dana Cherry, age 43 of Atkins, died Tuesday, February 5, 2008, with her husband, Jimmy, and her daughter Emelaine, from injuries sustained in the tornado in Atkins. She was born August 14, 1964, in Rock Island, Ill. and was employed by the Pope County Conservation District and was the flood plane manager for Pope County. She was a 1982 graduate of Russellville High School, 1993 graduate of Arkansas Tech University and a member of the Bible Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her father, Edward Joseph Kizer; and two brothers, Edward Corey Kizer and Shannon Wayne Kizer.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Brent and Rachel Kizer Sutterfield of Russellville; her mother, Doris Elaine Kizer of Russellville; a sister, Scotty Manning and her husband, Michael, of Atkins; a brother, Stacey Kizer and his wife, Michelle of Pottsville; a sister, Kelley Kizer of Russellville; and two grandchildren.
The funeral was held February 8, 2008 at Bible Baptist Church with the Rev. Ron Coffman officiating and burial was held in Havana Cemetery by Lemley Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 13, 2008)
Earl E. Cherry, age 84, of Havana, AR died Wednesday, April 15, 1998 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. He was born March 13, 1914 in Boswell, OK to the late James F. "Jim" and Sadie Brashier Cherry. He was a carpenter and a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Havana.
Survivors are his wife, Imogene Cherry; a son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Kay Cherry of Russellville, AR; a daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Kermit Brannon of Little Rock, AR; two brothers, Frank Cherry of Havana, AR and Bob Cherry of Ft. Smith, AR; four sisters, Ada Farris of Ft. Smith, AR, Lucille Jean of Yuba City, CA, Drucilla Anderson of Sacramento, CA and Mildred Newton of Lake Village, AR; grandson and wife, Jimmy Jr. and Dana Cherry of Atkins, AR; two great grandchildren, Brent and Emmy of Atkins, AR.
Service was April 18, 1998 at the First Assembly of God Church at Havana, AR with the Rev. E. O. Tackett officiating. Interment was in the Havana Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Nephews served as pallbearers. Honorary were Havana Volunteer Fire Department. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 22, 1998)
Emelaine "Emmy" Grace Cherry, age 10 of Atkins, died Tuesday, February 5, 2008, with her parents, Jimmy G. Jr. and Dana Cherry from injuries sustained in the tornado in Atkins. She was born August. 15, 1997, in Russellville, was a member of the Bible Baptist Church and an honor student at Atkins Middle School.
Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Brent and Rachel Kizer Sutterfield of Russellville; niece Ivy Lane Sutterfield of Atkins; nephew, Jacob Kizer Sutterfield of Russellville; grandparents, Jim and Kay Cherry; and grandmother, Dorothy Elaine Kizer.
Funeral service was held February 8, 2008 at Bible Baptist Church with the Rev. Ron Coffman officiating. Burial was held in Havana Cemetery by Lemley Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 13, 2008)
Francile Cherry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cherry, Moss Creek was born Sunday, August 10, 1947 at 1:10 a.m. and lived two hours. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 14, 1947)
Mrs. Gracie Mae Cherry, age 29, died Friday morning at her home North of Havana. She was a life-lone resident of Yell County, a member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church at Havana and attended school at Havana. She had been bedfast for six years with arthritis.
She is survived by her husband, Earl Cherry one son, Jimmy Glen, and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Spivey, all of the home; five sisters and five brothers.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the Pentecostal Church in Havana by Rev. Blankenship, Pastor. Burial was in Havana Cemetery, Cornwell Funeral Home in charge. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 10, 1949)
Jimmy Glen Cherry, Jr., age 40 of Atkins, died Tuesday, February 5, 2008, with his wife, Dana and his daughter, Emelaine, from injuries sustained in the tornado in Atkins. He was born June 16, 1967, in Russellville, was a member of Bible Baptist Church and a 1986 graduate of Atkins High School. He was a production supervisor at J. W. Aluminum.
He is survived by his parents, Jimmy Glen, Sr. and Kay Martin Cherry of Atkins; a stepson and stepdaughter-in-law, Brent and Rachel Kizer Sutterfield of Russellville; grandparents, Muriel and Doyle Goodwin of Atkins, and Ima Jean Cherry of Havana; and 2 grandchildren.
The funeral service was held February 8, 2008 at Bible Baptist Church with the Rev. Ron Coffman officiating. Burial was held in Havana Cemetery by Lemley Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 13, 2008)
John Emett Cherry, of Star City, AR died Tuesday, September 29, 1998 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center at Pine Bluff, AR. He was born January 17, 1917 at Havana, AR to the late John Edward and Sula May Toller Cherry. He was a member of Crigler Missionary Baptist Church. He was a retired farmer and an avid fisherman and hunter.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Beverly Cherry Hackleton, who died July 27, 1991.
Survivors include his wife, Edith Wyatt Cherry of Star City to whom he married September 28, 1940; two daughters, Sharon Pearson of Benton and Kay Butler Blevins of Pine Bluff; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was October 2, 1998 at Griffin Funeral Service Chanel with Bro. David Leonard officiating. Burial was in Holly Springs Cemetery in the Little Garnett Community. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 21, 1998)
Joseph Lee Cherry, age 92, died at the Yell County Hospital, Sunday August 17, 1958. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Church of Christ. He had lived most of his life in Yell County.
Survivors include three daughters Mrs. Rose Jones, Havana, Mrs. Ester Bollinger, Transylvania, La. and Mrs. Agnes Boswell, Visalia, Calif. two sons, Aby Cherry of Oklahoma City, Nim Cherry of Little Rock; a brother Jim Cherry of Havana; 23 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 21, 1958)
Mrs. Sarah Callie Cherry, 82, wife of Joe Cherry of Danville, Rt. 1, died at a Benton hospital Wednesday, June 16, 1954. She had lived in Yell county most of her life. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors are her husband three daughters, Mrs. Rosy Jones of Havana, Mrs. Ethel Ballinger of Lake Providence, La. and Mrs. Agness Bosswell of Vislia, Calif, two sons, Abb Cherry of Oklahoma City and Nim Cherry of Danville; one brother, 26 grandchildren and three great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 YRS AGO, DANVILLE, ARKANSAS - Originally published on Thursday, June 24, 1954)
Agnes Elizabeth Cheshier, age 88, of Dardanelle, AR died Monday, June 11, 2007 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born August 21, 1918 at Ferris, TX to the late M. G. and Willie Myrtle Dabbs Elkins. She was a member of the Dardanelle Church of Christ, Gum Springs EH Club and active in the Senior Activity Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 48 years, Joe Cheshier; daughter Joann Cheshier; granddaughter, Hope Cheshier; grandson, Brandon Bledsoe; two sisters and a brother.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Margaret Cheshier of Lakeland, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Terry Sigle of Dardanelle, AR; brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Arlene Elkins of Rockwall, TX; eight grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild and numerous other family and friends.
Graveside service will be held Thursday, June 14, 2007 at 2 PM at Rawlins Cemetery in Lancaster, TX with Mr. Terry Sigle officiating. In addition to flowers memorial donations may be made to the Dardanelle Church of Christ, 209 Union Street, Dardanelle, AR 72834. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 13, 2007)
Bertha Chesney, age 88, of Russellville, AR, died Wednesday, June 6, 2007 in Russellville, AR. The daughter of William and Mary Iva Robinson Moore, she was born March 2, 1919 in Yell County, AR. She was an Assistant Inspector for Tyson Foods before retiring. She was a member of the South New Hope Assembly of God Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Jewell William "Bud" Chesney; one son, Harold Chesney; one grandson, Billy Harold Chesney; one brother, Leon Moore.
Survivors include one son, Kenith & Jean Chesney of Russellville; two daughters, Gerol & Joe Williams and Carol & Kenneth Morphis all of Dover; seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; one brother, Delon Moore of Atkins; one sister, Ella Romine of Dardanelle.
Funeral was June 9, 2007 at Humphrey Chapel with the Rev. Jean Findley Jones officiating. Burial was in Pisgah Cemetery at Pottsville, AR by Humphrey Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Allen Wayne Chesney, Jason Morphis, Bob Stewart, Donnie and Robert Moore, Ellis Lunningham. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 13, 2007)
Virgil I. Chesney, 89, died Saturday, August 6, 2005 in Claremore, OK. He was born in Yell County Arkansas to Sam Porter and Rosetta (Reed) Chesney. He married Edith Fern Ames on December 8, 1982 in Tulsa, OK. He was a lifetime member of the Tulsa community. He was a member of the Verdigris Assembly of God. He was a retired electrician for the Sun Oil Co. He loved to fish, hunt, and attend church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Lillian one daughter, Linda one grandson, Michael, and three sisters.
He is survived by his wife Edith of the home one stepson, Nathan Copeland and wife Dawna of Claremore, OK two brothers, Oscar Chesney of Glen wood, AR and Earl Chesney of Tulsa, OK two grandchildren, Johnny Judkins and wife Sharon of Morrilton, AR and Teresa Judkins of Tulsa, OK two step-grandchildren five great-grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 09, 2005 at the Verdigris Assembly of God with the Rev. Don Labrot officiating. Internment followed in Floral Haven Memorial Gardens in Broken Arrow, OK.
Services were entrusted to Alderwoods-Heath Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 10, 2005)
Ben Chester, age 59, died at Stockton, Calif. last week. He was born and raised at New Bethel and had lived in California for several years.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Alma Campbell Chester; a brother and five sisters.
Burial was at Stockton. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs AGO, DANVILLE, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 9, 1954)
Mrs. Hattie Mae Chester, 80, Dardanelle, died May 24, at Ola Nursing Home. She was the widow of Z. P. Chester, daughter of the late Joe and Annie George Rounsaville and was a member of the Baptist church.
Survivors include four sons, Z. P. Chester, Jr. Topeka, Kan. C. E. Chester, Alameda, Calif. O. D. Chester, Paris, and Bill Chester, Fayetteville; two daughters, Mrs. Marie Pelt, Dardanelle, and Mrs. Lou Smith, Independence, Mo.; three brothers, Raymond Rounsaville, Sacramento, Calif., Charlie Rounsaville, Dalhart, Texas, and Oscar Rounsaville, Sallisaw, Okla.; three sisters, Mrs. Ruby King, Ola, and Mrs. Effie Goodson and Mrs. Minnie Bewley, Little Rock; 16 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
One son, Joe Chester, preceded her in death in December, 1977.
Funeral was at 2 p. m. Friday at Plainview Baptist Church by Rev. Tony Berry. Burial was in New Bethel Cemetery near Plainview by Humphrey Funeral Service. Active pallbearers were Hays Breashears, Wesley Saunders, Hays Bridges, Clarence Harp, Garland Pelt and J. D. Pelt. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Mary Leek, Newspaper: Dardanelle, Arkansas Post-Dispatch, 5/31/1978)
William A. Chester, 85, died unexpectedly in his home at Kingston, Thursday, April 9. He was a retired business man and member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Chester was a native of Mississippi.
Surviving relatives include his widow; a daughter, Mrs. Therest Plarigan, Oklahoma City; three sons, Tommy Chester of Missouri, Hodge and Alva Chester of California.
Funeral services were conducted near Plainview by Rev. Bernie Stahl of Belleville. Burial was in New Bethel Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, April 25, 1951)
E.H. CHEYNE, FORMER CONWAY RESIDENT, DIES AT DANVILLE
Russellville, Apr 21--Edward H. Cheyne, age 78, of Danville, former state representative from Yell Co., died in a Danville hospital Saturday. He was a Mason, teacher of the Men's Bible Class at the Methodist Church and former clerk and tax collector.
Survivors include his wife; a son, E.H. Cheyne, Jr., of Ft. Smith; two daughters, Mrs. Odell Lewis and Miss Lois Cheyne of Danville; a sister, Mrs. R.F. Rainey of Russellville.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church by Rev. Raymond A. Dorman this afternoon. The Cheyne family lived in Conway several years in the early 30s. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Mary Leek, Newspaper: Log Cabin Democrat, 4-21-1947)
Oliver E. Childers was born in Ripley, Miss. February 27, 1877 and died November 13, 1950 in Texas. He spent most of his life around Gilkey, Plainview and Ola and then moved to Houston, Texas where his daughter and husband lived.
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Dora Childers, one daughter, Mrs. R. L. Moran, one grandson, R. L. Moran Jr., all of Houston, Texas and several nieces and nephews. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 23, 1950)
Thelma Mae Curry Childers, age 89, of Dardanelle, AR died Wednesday, June 7, 2000 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was the daughter of the late Millard Smith and Minnie Lee Dunston Curry and a member of the Dardanelle Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Laxie Childers; a son, Curtis Childers; a brother, M. L. Curry and a sister, Bertha Clemons.
Survivors include, three sons, Jack Childers of Corning, Pete Childers of Phoenix and Don Childers of Enid, OK; five daughters, Lynn Childers of Charleston, SC, Janet Romano and Sherry Childers of Salt Lake City, UT, Laura Monson of Berkeley, CA and Joy Childers of Bend, OR; four sisters, Georgia Bolen of McDougal, Mariam Luter of Corning, Lela Cox of St. Louis and Leona Parrish of Detroit; 15 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Funeral was Monday at Dardanelle Funeral Home Chapel by Jack Lawyer. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery by Dardanelle Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 14, 2000)
William Allen Childress was born February 27, 1873 in Mississippi and moved to Yell County in 1880 and to Belleville 1899 where he lived until his death January 6, 1955. He was a member of the Baptist Church and Honorary member of the Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by his widow, the former Alice Suggs, seven sons, Herbert of Haskell, Okla, Guy, Dallas, TX, Edwin, Colorado Springs, Colo., Henry, Belleville, John, San Bernardino, Calif. Neil, Detroit, Mich, and Warren A. Benton; one daughter, Mrs. G. H. Reilly, Hayward, Calif 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 13, 1955)
Nola Ann Chism died June 27, 2000 at her residence after a lengthy illness. She has resided in the Longview and Hallsville area with her husband, Bill for the last 30 years. She retired from the Hallsville Independent School District in 1992. She grew up in Logansport, LA and attended college at Stephen F. Austin in Nacogdoches. She taught school for over 30 years in western Louisiana and east Texas. She will be remembered by her family as a devoted and loving wife and mother.
She is survived by, her husband, Bill; three children, Robert, Jessie and Julieann; two granddaughters, Kelly and Holly; her mother, Marie Horn; sisters, Margot Serdahl and Judy Garland.
She was preceded in death by her father, Nolan Horn and a sister, Juanita Horn.
Service was June 30 at the LaGrone Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Walter Langham, Rev. Dennis Serdahl and Margot Serdahl officiating. Burial was in LaGrone Chapel Cemetery. The family requests memorials be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 12850 Spurling Dr. Suite 220, Dallas, TX 75230. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 12, 2000)
Ray Dean Chism, age 76, of Ola, AR died Sunday, December 28, 2003 at his home in Ola, AR. He was born January 29, 1927 in Bailey Branch, Yell County, AR to the late Jess and Laura Hill Chism. He was a poultry grower for Tyson and a member of the Plainview VFW.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Chism.
He is survived by a son, Don Chism of Ola, AR; a daughter, Sharon Perisho of Hot Springs, AR; two brothers, Lee Chism of Danville, AR and Bill Chism of Texas; four sisters, Lallie Francis of Rison, AR, Annie Holt of Centerville, AR, Grace Rollans of San Antonio, TX, Rose Stevenson of Beloit, WI; three grandchildren, Neil Taylor of Plainview, AR, Jennifer Taylor of Chicago, IL and Jamie Perisho of Hot Springs, AR and one great-grandchild, Rylie Perisho of Hot Springs.
Service will be Tuesday, December 30, at 2 p. m. at Cornwell Chapel in Danville with Chris George officiating. Interment will be in Macedonia Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. Pallbearers will be Lawayne, John Ed and Tommy Holt, Tommy, Jerry, Billy, Kerry and Bobby Chism. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 31, 2003)
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