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Tommie Lee Chism, age 81 of Danville, died Monday, October 2, 2006 at Pink Bug Nursing Home in Greenwood, Arkansas. He was born in Bailey Branch on October 24, 1924 to Jess Buchanan and Laura Alvina Hill Chism. He was a retired Army veteran and a member of the Plainview V. F. W.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Virgie "Nell" Chism, and a brother, Ray Chism.
Survivors include six sons, Tommie Allen Chism, Chattanooga, TN; Jerry Lee Chism, Radcliff, KY; Bill Ray Chism, Siloam Springs; Bobby John Chism, West Fork; Kerry Dale Chism, Mt. Home; and Jessie Karl Chism, New Market, MI; a daughter, Linda Gail Bodin, Hackett; sisters, Lallie Francis, Rison; Annie Holt, Mt. George; Grace Rollins, San Antonio, TX; Rosie Stevenson, Beloit, WI; brother, Bill Chism, Hallsville, TX; sisters-in-law, Martha Mae Crites, Plainview; Wilma Inman, Charleston; 22 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren.
Funeral Services were Friday at Cornwell Chapel with Brother Bob Chism officiating. Burial was at Macedonia Cemetery. Pallbearers were Reese Chism, Amos Chism, Jarred Bodin, Austin Chism, Wayne Hold, and John Edwin Holt. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 11, 2006)
Virgie "Nell" Chism, age 72 of Danville, died Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born in Plainview, AR on November 7, 1931, daughter of the late, Marion and Maude Luker Cole. She was a mother and a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Tommie Lee Chism; six sons, Tommie Allen Chism of Chattanooga, TN, Jerry Lee Chism of Radcliff, KY, Billy Ray Chism of Siloam Springs, AR, Bobby John Chism of West Fork, AR, Kerry Dale Chism of Mountain Home, AR, Jessie Karl Chism of New Market, MD; a daughter, Linda Gail Bodin of Hackett, AR; two sisters, Wilman Inman of Charleston, AR and Martha Mae Crites of Plainview, AR; 22 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held August 27, 2004 at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Danville with Brother Bobby Chism officiating. Burial was held in Macedonia Cemetery in Danville. Pallbearers were Reese Chism, Amos Chism, Jarred Bodin, Jeff Crites, Leo Holstein and Greg Pendelton. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 01, 2004)
Mrs. Wilma Fisher Chism, age 64, of Ola, died Wednesday July 14, 1993 at St. Mary s Hospital in Russellville. Mrs. Chism was born June 7, 1929 in Rover, AR. She was the daughter of the late Richard Fisher and the late Rose "Ethel" Luker Chism. She was a housewife and homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Ray Chism of Ola; one son, Don Chism of Ola; one daughter, Sharon Perisho of Hot Springs; one sister, Jane Eden of Plainview and three grandchildren.
Graveside services were Friday at the Macadonia Cemetery near Danville, with Brother Chris George officiating. Services by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. Pallbearers were Mike Eden, Roy Allen Eden, Mike Holt, Bobby Chism, Neil Taylor and Ron Perisho. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 7-21-1993)
William Chisum, age 65, of Eufaula died Thursday, January 6, 2000 at a Tulsa Hospital. He was born March 14, 1934 at Danville, AR, the son of William and Anna Mae (Rupe Chisum. He married the former Sharlene Barker in February 1955 in Clayton, NM. He started his career working in a dairy. He and Sharlene moved to Colorado Springs where he worked for Scotland Pride Dairy. When the company started building dairy stores and then convenience stores, he was in the retail business, setting up and supervising the stores which were called Scottie Stops. They continued building the stores in Denver, until Southland (7-11) purchased them. Later he built and operated convenience stores in Salina and Wichita, KS. He sold his shares to the partners and returned to Denver, then purchased and operated a supermarket in Wheat Ridge, Co from 1970 to 1980. He was on the board of directors for Associated Grocers for eight ears. He had worked long and hard for many years and retired at the age of 46. He and his father-in-law built their home on the lake. He retired in 1980 and came to Lake Eufaula in 1984. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and building. He was a member and Elder Emeritus of the Checotah Christian Church and a Charter Member of the Wheat Ridge Lions club.
Survivors include his wife, Sharlene of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Les and Patricia Chisum of Denver, CO; a sister, Sarah Bull of Amarillo; and two grandchildren, Faith and William Chisum of Denver, CO. Also many friends, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Teri Chisum and a brother, George Chisum.
Funeral service was held January 10th in the Kelley Memorial Chapel of Black's Funeral Home with Pastor Milton Jones officiating. Burial followed at Crown Hill Cemetery in Denver, CO. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 23, 2000)
Mrs. Nancy Wave Harris Chitwood, 84, of Little Rock, AR died Thursday, February 6, 1997 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. She was a retired teacher and guidance counselor, serving in Plainview, Lake Village and Little Rock schools. She was a past president of Arkansas Women Deans and Counselors, held various state and local offices in Delta Kappa Gamma professional society, and was active in local charitable and cultural organizations. A Methodist, she was a Sunday school teacher and member of the UMW. She was born February 11, 1912, in Rover, AR. Following the death of her mother, she lived in Amarillo, TX and Roswell, NM. After employment with Farmer's Home Administration, and later teaching, she received her Master's in Counseling from the University of Mississippi.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Nancy Carolyn Chitwood Webb and her husband, R. B. Chitwood.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Russ and Linda Chitwood of Russellville; a brother, Lathelle Harris of Amarillo, TX; a sister, Mrs. Maxine Countz of Ola, AR; three grandchildren, Bob Webb of West Plains, MO and Carolyn and Countney Chitwood of Russellville; two great-grandchildren. Mrs. LeeAnna Kinder and Robert Webb of West Plains, MO and numerous nieces and nephews.
Chapel service was Monday at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, Little Rock. Interment was in Forest Hills Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 12, 1997)
Russell B. Chitwood Jr. of Little Rock, a former school administrator, and former superintendent of Danville Schools, died Monday, August 15. Chitwood served as president of the Arkansas Education Association in 1956. He was former director of the National Education Association and past treasurer of the AEA. He was a member of the boards of Horace Mann Life Insurance Co. and the Arkansas. State Teacher Retirement System. He was past director of the Federal Relations and Administrative program and past president of District 4 of the Arkansas Athletic Association. He was a former member of Lake Village Chamber of Commerce, the Danville Lions Club and was a Methodist.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Nancy Harris Chitwood; one son, Russell B. Chitwood III of Memphis; and one sister, Mrs. Drew Tinsley of Corpus Christi, TX.
Funeral was last Wednesday at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth by Rev. Ralph C. Kufait. Burial was in Forest Hills Memorial Park. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 8-24-1988)
Retired administrator, AEA official dies at 80
Russell B. Chitwood Jr. age 80, of 9808 Snider Court, a retired school administrator and Arkansas Education Association official, died Monday. Chitwood was superintendent of schools in Lake Village for 18 years before he joined the AEA professional staff. He served as AEA president for a one-year term beginning in 1956, a position that made him a spearhead of an abortive attempt to give constitutional status to the state Board of Education. The idea was to take the state board out of politics. But the manner in which the AEA leadership decided to back the proposed constitutional amendment angered rank-and-file members and school administrators, who said they were not consulted.
Led by E. F. Dunn of the Pulaski County School District, superintendents around the state refused to help circulate petitions needed to force a statewide vote on the proposed amendment. The proposal, adopted in May 1956, was dropped a month later by, the AEA Board, partly because of the "apparent confusion" that surrounded the measure. Besides serving as AEA president, Chitwood served 19 years on the AEA board and had been AEA treasurer. He was also a teacher, coach, superintendent and county supervisor in Yell County. He was a former director of the National Education Association, a board member of Horace Mann Life Insurance Co. the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and a former district president of the Arkansas Athletic Association.
Survivors are his wife, Nancy Harris Chitwood; a son, Russell B. Chitwood III of Memphis, and a sister, Drew Tinsley of Corpus Christi, Texas.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Wednesday at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth by Rev. Ralph C. Kufait. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 8/24/1988)
Minor Young Chivers, Sr. age 96, of Dardanelle, died Monday, September 22, 1986 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. He was a retired employee of MoPac Railroad Co. a member of the Van Buren Masonic Lodge since 1918, the Little Rock Consistory, the Central Ark. Shrine Club and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Dardanelle.
Survivors are a son, M. Y. Chivers Jr. of Dardanelle, a daughter Margaret Anderson of Little Rock, 4 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were Tuesday, September 23 at Oakland Cemetery with the Rev. Bonda Moyer officiating. Services were in care of Cornwell Funeral Service. Honorary Pallbearers are Adm. and Ed. of Dardanelle 1st United Methodist Church and Central Ark. Shrine Club. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 9-24-1986)
Minor Young Chivers, Jr., age 91 of Dardanelle, died Thursday, April 29, 2010 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was born October 27, 1918 at Russellville to the late Minor Y. Chivers, Sr., and Scottie Williamson. He was a member of the Bright Star Lodge #213, Dardanelle VFW Boyce Woods Post #3140, Dardanelle American Legion and was a 32nd Degree Mason.
Survivors include his daughter, Judy Stewart and husband Dick of Wisconsin; sons, Charles Chivers of Dardanelle, Bill Chivers and wife Kathy of Pottsville; four stepchildren, Judy Kimbrell and husband Mike of AZ, Lydia Campbell and husband Randy of Glencoe, AR, Genei Stratton of Dardanelle, Charles Mosier and wife Virginia of Idaho; numerous grandchildren, step grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Brearley cemetery in Dardanelle with Ted Hern officiating and Military Honors by Boyee Woods VFW Post #3140. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 5, 2010)
Mr. Ernest Lamar Choate, age 89, of Belleville, AR died Saturday, October 30, 1999 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center" in Dardanelle, AR. He was born in Chickalah, AR on February 16, 1910 to the late John and Macie Haney Choate. He was a member of the Dardanelle Church of Christ, a sawmill operator, and a farmer of both cattle and poultry,
He was preceded in death by, his wife, Selma Pauline Banks Choate and a grandson, Lance Lynn Lorenson.
Survivors are two sons, Donnie Choate of Ozark, AR and Rodney Choate of Belleville, AR; two daughters, Rebecca McGuire of Dardanelle, AR and Betty Davis of Benton, AR; nine grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.
Funeral service was held November 1, 1999 at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle, AR with John Paul Thaxton officiating. Burial was in the Old Methodist Cemetery at Chickalah, AR. Grandsons served as pallbearers. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 3, 1999)
Lois Jean Ross Choate, of Little Rock, AR died Thursday, March 16, 2006 at the age of 100. She was born in Rover on January 15, 1906 to Tom and Ada Burruss Ross. For many years she was active with several of the area family organizations and public schools. She was a member of STOP (Stop This Outrageous Purge) during the Little Rock school crisis in 1958 and 1959 and she served one term as president during her member in the Arkansas Medical Society Auxiliary.
Survivors include her children, Phillip Choate, Martha Choate) and Dr. Frank Jenkins all of Lexington, KY, John and Janice Choate of Little Rock, Stephen and Jerry Choate of Heber Springs; eight grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. She loved her family and they loved her.
Cremation arrangements and memorial service by Ruebel Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 5, 2006)
Rebecca Tryline Choate, age 93 of Dardanelle died Friday, July 2, 2010 at River Valley Medical Center. She was born March 11, 1917 in Bluffton, Arkansas to Willis Aven and Viola Victoria Watson Carpenter.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rosmyr L. "Bos" Choate, Sr.
She was an active member of the Chickalah United Methodist Church serving 53 years as adult Sunday She was an active member of the Chickalah Area Ladies Auxiliary and served many years in the Yell County Home She is survived by her sister Loise Baxter of Little Rock; Daughter, Lynda Terry of Little Rock, sons and daughters-in-law R. L. "Bud" and Jane Choate of Chickalah. and Phillip "Brad" and Jennifer Choate of Maumelle; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on July 5th at Chickalah United Methodist Church. Burial was in Chickalah Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 7, 2010)
Rosmyr L. "Bos" Choate, Sr. age 89 of Chickalah, AR died Sunday, April 18, 1999 at the Heart Hospital in Little Rock, AR. He was born October 21, 1909 in Chickalah, Yell County, Arkansas to the late Roscoe and Myrtle Dacus Choate. He was a farmer and a retired Pipe Fitter for Bechtel Corporation at Arkansas Nuclear One in Russellville. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Chickalah, UA Local 454 Pipe Fitters and Steam Fitters Union and a 32 Degree Mason of the Scottish Rite.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Hart Choate, a sister, Fern Kilsky and one granddaughter, Camilla Lynn Choate.
Survivors are his wife of 57 years, Tyrl Carpenter Choate; one daughter, Lynda Terry of Chickalah; two sons and daughters-in-law, R. L. "Bud" and Jane Choate of Chickalah, Brad and Suzanne Choate of Little Rock, AR; one sister, Judy Powley of Chickalah; five grandchildren, Lee Terry of No. Little Rock, John Choate of Russellville, Lori Led ford of Chickalah, Jill Pool of Springfield, MO and Katie Choate of Little Rock and two great-grandchildren.
Services were April 20, 1999 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Raymond Hillis officiating. Interment was in Chickalah Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Bud Choate, Brad Choate, Larry Terry, Lee Terry, John Choate, Bobby Carpenter. Memorials may be made to the Chickalah United Methodist Church, Rt. 2, Dardanelle, AR 72834. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 21, 1999)
Betty Christensen, age 71, a resident of Ola, AR died Saturday, March 4, 2000 at her home. She was born on May 14, 1928 at Lincoln, NE to Theodore and Gladys (Gillespie) Stack. She was the widow of the late L. A. "Chris" Christensen and was a farmer.
Survivors include, a son, Todd Christensen of Bakersfield, CA; three daughters, Terrie Simmons of Ola, AR. Connie Dodd of Huntington, MA and Sue Dykes of Murray, KY and 13 grandchildren. Visitation was held at the Humphrey Ola Funeral Home, (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 8, 2000)
Mr. Hakon Christensen, 99, a 30-year resident of Dardanelle, Arkansas, died Monday, September 20, 2004 at Dardanelle Nursing Center in Dardanelle, AR. The son of Andreas and Maren Christensen, he was born March 6, 1905 in Skive, Denmark. He was a Dairy worker.
He was preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include his wife, Betty (Jepsen) Christensen of Dardanelle and a son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Patricia Christensen of Glenwood Springs, CO.
Funeral services were held September 25, 2004 at Mundelin, Illinois. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 29, 2004)
Billy Joe Christmas age 31, of Casa died Sunday, October 22, 2006. He was born April 16, 1975 in Rolla, Missouri and was a logger.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Sonny Louise Christmas.
Survivors include his parents, Verlin and Frances Wallace Christmas of Casa; two sons, Thomas Dean Christmas and Bobby Joe Christmas both of Casa; two brothers, Jeffrey Wayne Powers of Casa, Steven Douglas Powers of Alabama; two sisters, Bobbie Dean Hawkins and Mary Christine Christmas of Casa; one niece and three nephews.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at Fitch Cemetery with Rev. Denver Robinson officiating. Pallbearers were Terry Fitch, Dewayne Wise, Dale Procter, Brian Robison, Darin Brixey, Malcom Stober. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 25, 2006)
Sunny Louise Christmas, age 19 of Casa, died Sunday, April 17, 2005 at her home. She was born November 25, 1985 at Danville to Verlin and Frances Wallace Christmas.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Charley and Bertha Christmas, Clarence and Louise Wallace.
Survivors include her parents; three brothers, Jeffrey Wayne Powers of Casa, Steven Douglas Powers of Alabama, Billy Joe Christmas of Casa; two sisters, Bobbie Dean Hawkins, Mary Christine Christmas both of Casa; one niece and five nephews.
Graveside services will be held today, Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Fitch Cemetery with Rev. Denver Robinson officiating. Pallbearers will be J.C. Chaney, Jacob Lott, Steve Douglas, Brandon Townsell, Jonathan Wells, Tyler Wells, Lucas Harvey and Jason Litsey. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 20, 2005)
Estell Christy, age 30, of San Fernando, Calif. died Saturday, July 18, 1959, in a San Fernando hospital.
She is survived by her husband, Nick Christy, of San Fernando; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benton Jean of Danville, Rt. 1; and one brother, Claud Jean of Danville, Rt. 1. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 23, 1959)
Estell Christy, age 30, of San Fernando, Calif. died Saturday, July 18, 1959 in a San Fernando hospital.
She is survived by her husband, Nick Christy of San Fernando; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benton Jean of Danville, Rt. 1; one sister, Freeda Jean of Danville, Rt. 1 and one brother, Claud Jean of Danville, Rt. 1. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, August 6, 1959)
Leverne Christy, 78, husband of Mary Elizabeth Stirman Christy, died Thursday, February 19, 2009. Born in Dardanelle, AR, he was the son of the late Roy and Gertrude Miller Christy. Mr. Christy was a retired nuclear engineer at Charleston Naval Shipyards and a member of Essex Village Church of Christ.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are two daughters, Kim Fitzgerald and husband Paul and Lori Leslie and husband Tony all of Greenville; eight grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Ann Gooch of Russellville, AR and Myrtle Mae Aaron of Memphis, TN; and two brothers, Lionel Christy of Dardanelle, AR and Bill Christy of Harkey Valley, AR.
Memorials may be made to Southern Care Hospice, 600 Pelham Rd. Suite B, Greenville, SC 29615.
Funeral services were held at Dardanelle Church of Christ on Monday, February 23, 2009. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 25, 2009)
Robert "Bob" Christy, age 83 of Dardanelle, died Monday, May 14, 2007 at Arkansas Heart Hospital. He was born June 13, 1923 at Russellville to Marshall Green and May Frazier Christy. He worked with the Kansas City Little League Baseball team for 25 years and was an avid supporter of the Dardanelle Sand Lizards Athletics. He retired from TWA Airlines in Kansas City, MO after 35 years of service as a mechanic. He was a member of the Dardanelle Missionary Baptist Church and a member of the Boyce-Woods VFW Post #3141.
He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and a sister.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Geraldine Christy of Dardanelle; son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Linda Sue Christy of Allentown, MI; two grandchildren, Erin Rose and Stephen Christy; three great grandchildren; numerous other family and friends.
Funeral services were held Thursday, May 17, 2007 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Pastor Tom McElMurry officiating.
Graveside Military Honors were provided by Boyce-Woods Post #3141. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery. Pallbearers were Kenneth Eubanks, Charlie Holiman, Mike Craft, Leonard Moses, Bob Frazier, and Michael Frazier. Honorary pallbearers were Chuck Dawson, Bill Pfeifer, Bob Petty and Jerry McGee. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 23, 2007)
Tressie Chronister, age 75, of Atkins, AR died Sunday, December 8, 2002 at her home. She was a homemaker and a member of the United Pentecostal Church. She was born August 26, 1927, in Lapanta, AR, and was the daughter of the late Kenyon and Rachael Scott Millard.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 35 years, Oscar Chronister and three sons, James Woody, William and Woody Dean.
Survivors include 3 sons and daughters-in-law, David and Linda Jones of Morrilton, Don Shirley Wilson of Springerville, AR, Bobby and Sharon Wilson of Atkins, AR; 4 daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy & Ronnie Farmer of Ozark, AR, Beulah & Ted Rustad of Atkins, AR, Lora and R. L. Schreckhise of Rogers, AR, Teresa Denese Timothy Mitchell of Gravelly, AR; 3 brothers, James Millard of Enid, OK, Roy & Loyd Millard of Pawhuska, OK; 1 sister, Anna Bee Masters of Oklahoma; 14 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be today, Wednesday, December 11, 2002 at 10:00 a. m. at Lemley Funeral Chapel, officiated by Rev. Wayne Long. Burial in Hunt Cemetery by Lemley Funeral Service. Pallbearers will be Michael Wilson, Kenneth Jones, Kevin Jones, Steven Schreckhise, James Alexander, Adam Mitchell. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 11, 2002)
Harvey A. Clack, age 63, of near Havana, died at a Veterans Hospital in Little Rock Sunday, January 17. He was a retired U. S. Engineers employee, a veteran of World War I, member of the Magazine American Legion and a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Anna Clack; one daughter, Mrs. Naomi Lewis of Ft. Smith; one sister, Mrs. Edna Williams of Mm. View, Calif.; one brother, R. C. Clack of Artesia, New Mex. and two grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, January 21, 1960)
Isaac Cecil Clack, died Sunday night, May 22, 1949 at a Bakersfield, Calif. Hospital. He was a former resident of Yell County and had lived in Delano, Calif. for 12 years.
He is survived by a daughter, Vada Moudy of Delano; two sons, Troy of Delano and Elmer of Havana; two brothers R. C. of New Mexico and Harvey of Havana; one sister, Edna Williams of Havana. Several grandchildren (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 2, 1949)
Verlon Irene Claggett, age 82, of Wichita, KS, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2010. The memorial service was Monday, May 24, at Grace Presbyterian Church. Verlon worked as an LPN at St. John's Hospital in Tulsa and was retired secretary for Claggett Limb and Brace Co.
She was preceded in death by husband, Clifford Delmer Claggett.
Survivors sons, Clifford M. Claggett of Oakton, VA and Sherman H. Claggett of Henderson, NV; daughters, Kay Davis of Tulsa, OK and Michelle Botkin of Wichita; sisters, Johnnie Morton and Faye Derrick, both of Danville, AR and Ima Jean Putman of Havana, AR; grandchildren, Cara Sanfacon, Christie Newman, Craig Claggett, Olivia Khoury and Beau Bonner; great grandchildren, Ashley, Caitlyn, C. J., AnaJane, Alicia, Jacob, Madison and Mikayla.
A memorial has been established with the American Diabetes Association, 837 S. Hillside, Wichita, 67211. Tributes may be sent to the family via WWW.dlwichita.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 26, 2010)
Arnold Clark, age 39 years passed away Saturday night, October 2, 1954 at his home in Russellville of a heart attack. He was born in Centerville, Yell County, on August 8, 1915. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Clark of Centerville. He was a veteran of World War II and a telephone lineman.
He is survived by his wife, the former Emmagene McKenzie; three daughters, Mary Elizabeth, Dorothy Evelyn and Debra; three sons, William, Robert and Tommy; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Clark of Centerville; and two sisters Mrs. Leroy Kinser of Harman, and Mrs. James McKenzie of Richmond, Calif. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs AGO, DANVILLE, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, October 14, 1954)
Betty Clark, age 75 of Shawnee, OK, formerly of Belleville, died Monday, March 23, 2009 in Shawnee. She was retired from the Shawnee Housing Authority, a member of the New Beginnings Church in Shawnee, and First Christian Church in Meeker.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Muriel Veach; stepmother Leota Veach; her daughters, Tami Link, Shelia Ellis; sister, Patsy Lyon; grandson, Ray Lee Zumwalt.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Russell Zumwalt of Tyler, TX; sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Karrie Davis, Roy and Leanne Condray of Shawnee, William Eugene Davis of Norman; sons-in-law, Brent Link and Jerry Johnson; 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Services were held Thursday, March 26 at the New Beginnings Church with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park in Shawnee. Arrangements by Walker Funeral Home, Shawnee, OK. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 1, 2009)
Betty Ann (Chisem) Clark of Clarksville, AR, left this earth on Friday, April 2, 2010 to be with family and friends who hac gone before her. She was born June 9, 1938 in Parkin, AR to the late Ruby Mac (Bost) and Richard Edward Chisem. She was a Baptist and a retired CNA.
She is preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Edna Adean Chandler and Martha Jean Rojas; her first husband and father of her children, Leon Underwood and husband, Alfred "Dale" Clark.
She leaves behind her three children, daughter Tina and Billy Summit, Sr. of Ola, AR; two sons, Mike and Terisa Underwood of Clarksville, AR and Matthew and Ashley Underwood of Lamar, AR; stepdaughter, Gina Humphreys of West Memphis, AR; two sisters, Ruby and Dick Rugel of Batesville, AR and Ludy and Johnny Parks of Clarksville, AR; two brothers, James and Bea Chisem of Vandale, AR and Richard and Sherry Chisem of Parkin, AR; six grandchildren, Ambrosia and Jonathan Hartwick of Danville, AR, Jeremy O'Neil of London, AR, Christopher Bentley and Laina Underwood both of Dardanelle, AR, Haley Underwood of Donie, TX and Leon Underwood of Lamar, AR; four step-grandchildren, Amy Rook of Conway, AR, Billy Summit, Jr. of Conway, AR, Brian and Ashley Humphreys of West Memphis, AR; four great grandchildren, Trestan Underwood, Thomas Faulk, Tyler Theriot of Danville, AR and Alixander Moore of Dardanelle, AR.
Memorial service was April 10, 2010 at Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel in Clarksville, AR with Rev. Amos Pledger officiating. Roller-Cox is in charge of arrangements. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 14, 2010)
Betty Ann (Chisem) Clark of Clarksville, AR, left this earth on Friday, April 2, 2010.
Memorial service will be 1 p. m., Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel, Clarksville, AR with Rev. Amos Pledger officiating. Online guestbook WWW.roller-funeralhomes.com See complete obit next issue. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 7, 2010)
Duane J. "DJ" Clark, age 80 of Dover, widower of Idell Jaggers Clark died Wednesday, July 11, 2001 at St Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. Mr. Clark was born November 27, 1920 in Bismarck, North Dakota to the late Denton James and Mary Wic Clark. He attended School of the Ozarks in Clarksville and was in the first graduating class of the University of Arkansas School of Pharmacy in Little Rock in 1952. Mr. Clark owned Clarks Drug Store in Dover from 1960 to 1972 and then managed C & D Drug in Plainview from 1972 to 1984 and he then opened DJ'S Apothecary Shop in Russellville which he operated until his death. He was the oldest practicing pharmacist in Arkansas. He was a World War 2 army veteran, member and elder at the Dover Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and was a member of the Gideons International where he was active in the Russellville Camp.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Millicent Hill and Betty Harris.
Survivors are one son and daughter-in-law, Frank and DeNann Clark of Dardanelle; three daughters and sons-in-law Joyce and David Brown of Dardanelle, Jackie and Eugene Nichols of Ft Smith, Jill and Rob McClure of Maumelle, one brother, Eugene Clark of San Pedro, California, 11 grandchildren and spouses, Ashley Clark, Amy Wistrom, Jeffrey David and Amy Brown, Michael Duane Brown, Matthew Robert McClure, Andrew James McClure, Joseph William McClure, Clark Nichols, Scottie and Jim Girouard, Natalie and Bryan Wilkerson, Paige Nichols, 5 great-grandchildren. McKenna Wistrom, Dylall James Wistrom, Casey Girouard, Samantha Girouard, Maia Wilkerson.
Services will be Saturday, July 1, 2001, 10:00 a. m. Dover Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Rev. Keith Underhill officiating. Internment will be in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Visitation will be Friday, 6 to 9 p. m at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Charlie Harms, Stan Berry, Bruno Hanke, Robert Musgrove, Dennis Edwards, and Bob Sims. Honorary will be members of the Dover Cumberland Presbyterian Church and Gideons International Russellville Camp. Memorials may be made to the Dover Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Dover, Arkansas, 72837 and Gideon International Russellville Camp, P. O. Box 1604, Russellville. Arkansas 72811 (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 18, 2001)
On September 4, 2008, Frank J. Clark left this earth for his new home in heaven. He was born in Denver, CO to D. J. and Idell Jaggers Clark on March 11, 1947. His family lived in Dardanelle for many years, but finally settled in Dover, AR in 1960. He and his family worshipped at First Presbyterian Church of Dardanelle.
He is survived by wife, De-Nann Clark of Dardanelle; his daughter, Ashley Clark of Pea Ridge; his horse, J-6 Lil Frank; sisters and brothers-in-law, Joyce and David Brown of Dardanelle, Jackie and Eugene Nichols of Fort Smith, Jill and Rob McClure of Maumelle; sister- in-law, Lorie Robinson of New Orleans; brother-in-law, Tommy Littleton of Russellville and many nieces, nephews, as well as a host of family and friends.
Funeral services were held September 9, 2008 at the First Presbyterian Church. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 10, 2008)
Guy Lee Clark, Jr. age 76, of Morrilton, AR died Thursday, March 22, 2001. He was born December 13, 1924 in Wills Point, TX a son of Guy L. and Julia Mae Martin Clark, He was a Navy World War II veteran and a row crop farmer.
He is survived by his wife; Wanda Hawkins Clark of Morrilton, AR; two sons and daughter-in-law, Mark and Connie Clark of Havana, AR and Jeff Clark of Poughkeepsie, NY; two brothers, Edwin Clark of New Mexico arid Curtis M. Clark of Oklahoma, one sister, Jessie Henry of Oklahoma; five grandchildren, Elizabeth and LeeAnn Clark of Havana, Douglas and Guy Jordan Clark of Ozark, MO and Bryce Clark of San Diego, CA.
Funeral service was March 26, 2001 at the Harris, Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Bill Brown and Bro. Lindy Davis officiating. Burial was at Plumberville Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton, AR. Pallbearers were Bernie Maus, Randy Pettingill, Bll Deaver, Harvey Pettit, Gary Roles, Ron Roles, Glenn Roles and Jack Wilson. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 28, 2001)
Henna Permelia Fink Johnston Clark, died Saturday, May 5, 2001 in Pomona, CA after a lengthy illness. She was born January 20, 1911 in Havana, AR to the late Benjamin and Julia Hodges Fink. She was a retired laundry worker was well as a homemaker and mother.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Clarion Fink; a sister, Mae Moore and husbands, Elbert Johnston and Frank Clark.
She is survived by a daughter, Bobbie Sue Quinal of Hemet, CA; a son, Harold Dean Johnston of Chino, CA; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; one brother, George Fink of Dardanelle, AR and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services were May 9, at Pomona, CA with interment at Valhalla Memorial Park, Burbank, CA. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 6, 2001)
Mrs. Henry Clark, age 80, died Friday at the home of her son, Herbert Clark, in Little Rock. She was a native of Chickalah, and was formerly Miss Rosie Bernard, a daughter of the late William and Lucinda Dacus Bernard. She had lived most of her life in Centerville. She was a member of the Church of Christ at Centerville.
Besides her son, Mrs. Clark is survived by a half brother, Ray Barnard of Harrison; five half sisters, Mrs. Lester Parker and Mrs. Rodney Blevins, of Russellville, Mrs. H. S. Smith of Tushka, Okla. Mrs. Hugh Kendrick of Pottsville and Miss Leighton Bernard of Camarella, Calif. three grand children and six great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 4, 1958)
James Kenneth Clark, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Clark of Earlimart, Calif. was killed when he fell down a bank in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California. He was trying to save his younger brother, Clyde Wayne, who had fallen. He was take to a hospital but he never regained consciousness. He lived twenty six hours after he fell.
Surviving relatives include his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Clark of Ft. Smith Mrs. Etta Smith Earlimart, Calif. one brother, Clyde Wayne, and two sisters Barbara Carol and Mary Rebecca of the home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, September 27, 1951)
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