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Mrs. Sarah Ida Holliman Davis was born February 3, 1872 in Johnson County, Alabama, and died April 20, 1958, at the age of 86 years. She moved with her parents to Arkansas when she was 11 years old. She was married to William N. Davis in the year of 1892. To this union, nine children were born.
Two preceded her in death, an infant and a son, Jonathan "Dick" Davis; also her husband, William N. Davis.
Survivors include four sons, George Davis, William Davis, Joe Davis and Hoyt Davis all of Waveland; three daughters, Mrs. Mildred Tapp of Havana. Mrs. Dona Ross of Waveland, and Mrs. George Tennis of Stockton, Calif; 30 grandchildren 38 great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Mada Springfield of Wewoka, Okla. and Mrs. India Spears, Oklahoma City. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 15, 1958)
Timothy 'Tim' Edward Davis, age 44, of Belleville, died Thursday, April 14, 2005 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born in Harrison, AR on December 27, 1960. He was a farm hand for Backbone Ranch and a welder.
He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Bill Sevire and grandparents, Ralph Grant Davis, Elmer McEntire and Velma McEntire.
Survivors include his father and stepmother, Billy D. and Betty Davis; mother, Jeanie Marie Sevire of TX; twin sons, Clint and Trent Davis of St. Joe; a brother, Donald Wayne Davis of St. Joe; a half-brother, Grant Eugene Davis, U.S. Army, Baghdad; two stepbrothers, Dale Jones and James Jones of Benton; grandmother, Dorothy Davis of St. Joe and fianc e, Donna Woodford of Belleville. Memorial services will be held on Sunday, April 24, 2005 at Havana Assembly of God Church. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 20, 2005)
Valeria Eunice Davis, age 91 of Dardanelle, died Monday, October 13, 2003 at the Dardanelle Nursing Home. She was born December 10, 1911 in Haggarville, Pope County, Arkansas to the late Finis Lee and Agnes Rosa Lund Freeman. She was a homemaker, mother and retired after ten years as a cook for the Dardanelle Middle School. She was a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Kenneth Freeman, Conrad Freeman, Bill Freeman; three sisters, Johnie Hobbs, Cleo Puckett, Marie Freeman and a son-in-law, Toby Hodges.
Survivors are one daughter, Lucille Davis Hodges; two granddaughters and husband, Laura Keeling and Lisa and Mastin Ford, all of Dardanelle; three grandchildren, Jaclyn Keeling, Erin Ford and Eric Ford, all of Dardanelle and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Graveside services will be Wednesday, October 15, 2003, Haggarville Cemetery with Rev. David Bishop officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Eric Ford, Mastin Ford, Larry Freeman, Jack Freeman, Howard Freeman, Wayne Freeman, David Freeman, Staff and Employees of Arkansas Hospice. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 15, 2003)
Villa G. Davis, age 85, of Russellville, AR died May 4, 2000 at the Dardanelle Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Myron and lea Mae Holden Miller, she was born July 5, 1914 in Nebraska she was a member of the Community Church in Brentwood, AR.
Survivors include her husband, Roy H. Davis of Russellville, AR; two sons and daughters-in-law, Darrell and Joyce Davis of Russellville, AR and Carol and Glenda Davis of Augusta, KS. a daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte and Johnny Trowbridge of Andover, KS grandchildren, Kelly and Becky Davis, Hector, Brent and Tinka Davis, Mercer Island, WA, Brian and Lori Davis, Wichita, KS, Tiffany Davis, Russellville, AR, Becky Mason, Andover, KS, Trey and Stacie Trowbridge Andover, KS and Tim and Michelle Davis Augusta, KS 14 great-grandchildren; and two sisters Ina Stout of Elkins and Mildred Stout of Fayetteville.
Funeral service was May 8 2000 at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle, AR. Burial was in McFadden Cemetery, Dover under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 10, 2000)
W. N. Davis, age 83, died at his home at Moore's Chapel in Yell County, Tuesday, March 28, 1950. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Ida Davis; three daughters, Mrs. Mollie Tapp of Havana, Mrs. Donna Ross of Blue Mountain and Mrs. Ola Linnis of Stockton, Calif. and five sons, Hoyt, G. W., Joe, W. R. and J. Davis, all of Waveland. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, March 30, 1950)
Willard Daniel Davis, age 57, of Heavener, OK died Friday, April 23, 1999 at the Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center in Poteau, OK. He was born in Pensacola, FL July 24, 1941 son of the late Fletcher and Ruth Davis. He was a retired butcher.
He was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Glenda Joyce Adair Davis; a brother, Charles Davis and a sister, Alma Davis.
Survivors include a son, Charles Daniel Davis of Heavener, OK; a daughter, Kristen Danielle Davis of Heavener, OK; two brothers, Jimmy Davis of Milton, FL and Terry Davis of Pensacola, FL; two sisters, Gail Carter, Mobile, AL and Charlie Wells of Pensacola, FL; his mother-in-law, Joyce Tapp Adair of Havana, AR and his sisters-in-law, Sandra Revis of Poteau, OK and Brenda Thompson of Havana, AR.
Funeral service was April 24, 1999 at Moore's Chapel with Rev. Jim Robinson officiating. Burial was in Moore's Chapel Cemetery near Waveland, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 28, 1999)
William J. Davis, age 77, a resident of Hollis, died Monday, December 22, 2003, at the Chamber's Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born April 6, 1926, at Hollis, to the late Thomas Lee and Martha Bell Blythe Davis. He retired from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission in 1982, where he had worked for 17 years as a game warden; was a member of the Valley Home Missionary Baptist Church; and enjoyed fishing and the horse races. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, George and Bill Davis; and a sister, Lola Lehman.
Survivors include his wife, Lona Mae Davis of Hollis; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Gemma Davis of La Porte, Texas and Tommy and Linda Davis of Jessieville; a daughter, Carrol Davis of Hot Springs; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill Davis of Jessieville, Hayden & Margie Davis of Hollis, and Catherine Davis of Hollis; a sister and brother-in-law, Faye Ballaw of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Everett Ballaw of Hollis; 9 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
Funeral service was Wednesday, December 24, 2003 at the Valley Home Missionary Baptist Church officiated by Bro. Jimmy Scott and Bro. Kenneth Vosburg. Burial was in Nooner Cemetery at Hollis under the direction of Shinn Funeral Home Service of Russellville. Pallbearers were Hank Hargis, Jamie Austin, Donald Ballaw, Billy Zulpo, Ken Powers, and Rick Womack. Honorary pallbearers were J. C. Crain, Benny Humphreys, Ricky Wise, and Randy Wise. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital, P. O. Box 2222, Little Rock, AR 72203-9984 or CARTI, 9500 Kanis Road, Little Rock, AR 72205. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 31, 2003)
Mrs. Myrtle Dawsom, age 72, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. L. B. Knox of Edinburg, Texas Wednesday. Mrs. Dawson had lived with her daughter for the last 10 years.
Survivors are Mrs. Knox; a foster daughter, Mrs. W. E. Sloan of Orange, Calif. a son, C. R. Dawson of Houston; a sister, Mrs. J. W. Massey of Hornlake, Miss. and a brother, T. S. Downen of Lake Providence, La. in addition to two grandchildren, Mrs. Hugh McDonald, the former Patsy Knox, and Larry Roy Dawson both of Houston. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, October 6, 1960)
Karl Willard Dawson, Jr. age 50 of Danville, AR died Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at his home in Danville, AR. He was born March 10, 1950 in Commerce, OK, son of the late Karl Willard Sr. and Mary Jane Rapp Dawson. He was a self-employed contractor, working with Dixon, G and S and Westark Poultry Companies.
He is survived by, his wife, Linda Talley Dawson; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Kathy Bartlett of Dardanelle, AR; a daughter, Kimberly Reddin of Danville, AR; two sisters, Carlene Jackson and Karla Dawson both of Oklahoma; five grandchildren, Jessie Housley and Brittany Bartlett both of Dardanelle, AR; Dawson and Karre Reddin and Kinsley Hoppers all of Danville, AR; his adopted family, Ronnie and Janice Spears of Danville and several nephews and nieces.
Graveside service was held March 2, 2001 at the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Briggsville, AR with Rev. Doug Little officiating. Pallbearers were Robert Bartlett, Ronnie Spears, Danny Eaton, Junior Green, Scott Spears and Joe P Powers. Honorary were, Robert Harvey, TJ Maddox, Mark Moore and Richard Wilson. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 7, 2001)
Carol Dawson, age 84, of Arlington, TX, formerly of Ola, AR died Monday, April 14, 2008 at Arlington Memorial Hospital in Arlington, TX. The daughter of Henry and Myrtle T. Ivy, she was born December 22, 1923 in Sherman, TX.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Dawson and by her parents; three sisters and one brother.
Survivors include two daughters Jennette & Larry Robbins of Farmington, AR, Sarah & David McCarver of Arlington, TX; six grandchildren; and one great grandchild.
Funeral service was April 18, 2008 at Ola Baptist Church with Rev. Rick Balentine officiating. Burial was at Sandlin Cemetery at Ola, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to Gideon International or Arkansas Baptist Children's Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 23, 2008)
Etta Pauline Ladd Dawson, age 84, of Plainview, AR died Saturday, November 11, 2006 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was born July 24, 1922 at South Fourche, AR to the late Jimmy W. Ladd Sr. and Laura Frances Eubanks. She was a homemaker and a member of the Plainview Seventh Day Adventist Church. She was involved in School activities and the life of her family.
She is preceded in death by; her parents, her husband, John W. Dawson, five sisters and two brothers.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Helen and Bob Gamer of Chickalah; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Mark Dawson of Benton, AR and Jerry and Peggy Dawson of Dardanelle, AR; nine grandchildren and spouses; Jerry & Kris Dawson, Steve & Cindy Dawson, Laura & Clint Westlake, Callie, Mattie and Lillie Dawson, Vickie Sutton, Krystal Deal and Jeanie Grigsby; ten great grandchildren and numerous other family and friends.
Funeral service was November 14, 2006 at Cornwell Chapel in Danville with Joe Harrison officiating. Interment was in Carter Cove Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 15, 2006)
John W. Dawson, age 82 of Plainview, Arkansas died Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born January 6, 1921 in Plainview, Arkansas to the late Oscar and Lillie Dale Dawson. He graduated from Plainview High School and was the secretary for the state FFA his senior year. He retired after 19 years as the maintenance supervisor for the Plainview School District and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Plainview.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Basil Dawson and Cleo Dawson and two sisters, Ruby Nell Woodruff and Viva Dale Cobb.
Survivors are his wife of 61 years, Pauline Ladd Dawson; daughter, Helen Westlake of Plainview; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Peggy Dawson of Dardanelle, Mark and Tori Dawson of Little Rock; a brother, Kenneth Dawson of Vancouver, Washington; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Services were Thursday, June 12, 2003 at Cornwell Chapel, Danville with Pastor Richard Hall and Joe Harrison officiating. Interment was in Carter Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Pallbearers were Logan Sturgis, Sam Woodruff, Charles Lewis, Martis Hix, Buddy Potts, Dustin Potts. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 18, 2003)
Joseph Paynter Dawson, 81, of Ola died Friday, March 3, 2006, at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. Born September 12, 1924, in Bloomfield, Kentucky, he was the son of the late John J. and Eva Paynter Dawson. He was a Deacon and a member of the Ola First Baptist Church. He was an Air Force jet pilot instructor. He was active in Gideon s, a Lay Minister, a member of the California Handicapped Flyers Association and a member of the Challenge Air Team, on the board of Yell Country Farm Bureau, as well as the Arkansas State Board of Farm Bureau, and on the board of the Arkansas State Water Board.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Carol Ivy Dawson; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jennette and Larry Robbins of Farmington, Sarah and David McCarver of Arlington, TX; brother, John B. Dawson of Juneau, AK; sister, Mary Spencer of Mexico, MO; six grandchildren, Trey, Sarah, Stephanie Robbins and Chris and Lance McCarver, Ann McCarver.
Funeral was Monday, March 6, 2006 at Ola First Baptist with the Reverend Rick Balentine, Reverend Donald Walker, and Reverend Ethan Robinson officiating. Burial was in Sandlin Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Pallbearers include Trey Robbins, Chris and Lance McCarver, Jim Colbert, A. J. Malnar, James Nail, Larry Robbins, David McCarver. Honorary pallbearers were Deacons of the First Baptist Church and Saturday Morning Gideon s Prayer Breakfast Group. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ola First Baptist Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 232, Ola, AR 72853. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 8, 2006)
Martha Arvella Dawson, age 59, of Route 3, Hempstead, died Sunday. Member of Pine Island Baptist Church.
Survivors Husband, Linton Leroy Dawson; father, Will A. McCain; daughters, Vera L. Dennison, Liberty, Emma Nell Dawson, Hempstead, son, James Harold Dawson, Longview, Weldon Wayne Dawson, Cypress, Marvin Lee Dawson, Hempstead, Milton Ray Dawson, Waller; sister, Zelda Sirey, Houston. Services 3 P. m.
Tuesday McWilliams-Canon Funeral Home, Waller with the Rev. Brittan Kelly officiating. Burial Waller Cemetery. McWILLIAMS-CANON FUNERAL HOME, Waller, Texas.
[Note from submitter: Arvella's death was the result of an automobile accident on Easter Sunday, 14 Apr 1974. She had been in church and was on the way home to enjoy Easter dinner with some of her children and families. The funeral service was on 16 Apr 1974, which would have been her 60th birthday. Arvella was the daughter of William Aaron and Emma Priscilla Dean McCain. All three of them were born in Yell County, Arkansas. Her husband was also born in Yell County, as were the first two children of this marriage.] (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patsy L. Dawson, Newspaper: unknown, 4/14/1974)
Paul Ray Dawson, age 54 of Danville, AR passed away Thursday, August 26, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville. He was born March 4, 1956 in Ohio to the late Billy Edward and Patsy Lou Carter Dawson. He was a Q. A. Supervisor at Wayne Farms and a member of All Faith Community Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Sherry Lynn Dawson.
Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Olinda Del Carmen Duran Dawson; stepchildren, Damaris Duran, Mirna Hernandez, Billi Hernandez, all of Danville; four step-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Brenda Sztvba of Crete, IL, Mike and Margaret Dawson of Cicero, IL, Gary Dawson of Havana, John and Donna Dawson of Russellville, Billy and Lisa Dawson of Havana, Mark and Kim Holtz of Homewood, IL, Dan Dawson of Park Forest, IL, Jerry Dawson of Ola; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was Monday, August 30, 2010 at All Faith Community Church with Rev. Jerry Graham and Rev. Julio Tovar officiating. Burial was in Earl Ladd Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 1, 2010)
Mrs. Audie Templeman Day, age 66 of Havana, Arkansas, died Tuesday, November 25, 1980 in the Yell County Hospital in Danville. Mrs. Day was a native of Havana, born June 14, 1914, daughter of the late Lee and Jessie Morgan Robinson. She was a housewife and attended the Havana Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include her husband. Roy Day of the home; four sons, Charles Lee Templeman of Michigan, Troy Neal Templeman of Waveland, AR, Billy Waine Templeman of Atlanta. GA and Bobby Lane Templeman of Booneville, AR; three daughters, Anna Iline May of Atlanta, GA, Darline Preston of Booneville, AR and Charlene Chapman of Experment, GA; three stepsons, Earl Wayne Day of Russellville, AR, Murl Wayne Day of Belleville, AR and John Lyndal Day of Booneville; two step-daughters, Patsy Sue Pilgrim of Texas and Louetta Day of Booneville, AR; two sisters, Mrs. Maudie Howard and Mrs. Ila Spivey, both of Havana, AR; 23 grandchildren, four great grandchildren and several step-grandchildren and step great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p. m. Saturday, November 29, in the Havana Assembly of God Church with Rev. E. O. Tackett Officiating. Interment was in the Havana Cemetery in Havana, AR. Arrangements and services by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 12-3-1980)
John L. Day, Jr. age 43 of Danville, AR died December 19, 2008. He was self-employed and attended the Abundant Life Church.
He is survived by his wife, Annette Brock Day of Danville; two sons, Chris and Justin Day of Booneville, AR; two daughters, Jessica Wieburg of Greenwood, AR and Victoria Day of Danville, AR; parents, John, Sr. and Shirley Day of Paris, AR; one sister, Dana Bennett of Magazine, AR and one brother, Darrell Day of Ozark, AR.
Funeral services will be today, December 23 at the First Assembly of God Church in Booneville at 1:00 p. m. Burial will be in Corley Cemetery in Paris under the direction of Booneville Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Josh Day, Darrell Day, Jr. Ty Earls, Eli Bennett, Travis Carroll and (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 24, 2008)
Jordan Levi Day, infant son of Joseph Day and Kasie Smith Day of Mountain View, AR died August 26, 2002. Other survivors include, his grandparents, Tim and Wendy Smith of Mountain View, AR, Vernon and Cindy Day of Dardanelle, AR and Reta Hunter of Mountain View, AR; an uncle, Mike Day and an aunt, Lacey Smith.
Funeral service was August 27 at Evangelistic Center Church with Rev. Tommy Williams officiating. Burial was in Levisy Flat Cemetery. Arrangements by Roller Coffman Funeral Home of Mountain View, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 4, 2002)
Opal Miller Deal, age 86 of Russellville, died Friday, February 15, 2002 at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville, AR. She was born September 18, 1915 in Russellville, AR to the late John and Clara Simpson Miller. She was retired from the International. Shoe Company.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jane Murray, and a brother, Lawrence Miller.
Survivors include a son, John Deal and a daughter, Judy Morgan, of Russellville; six grandchildren, Kim Sims of London, David Reed of Russellville, Veronica Brownlee of Russellville, Caroline Schmidt of Knoxville, Tennessee, Ashley Dean and Eric Deal of Nashville, Tennessee; and 13 great grandchildren.
Graveside funeral services were Monday, February 18, 2002 at Oakland Cemetery in Russellville with Pastor Darrell Kobs officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 20, 2002)
Bill J. Dean, age 62, of Plainview, AR died Thursday, December 6, 2001 at his son's home in Plainview, AR. He was born January 11, 1939 in Perryville, AR to the late Jethro and Berdie Rorie Dean. He was a forklift driver for Northwest Timber in Plainview and a member of the Hilltop Church of God.
Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Ida Bowen Dean; four sons, Kenneth Knight of Rover, AR, Tommy Knight of Plainview, AR, Robert Knight of Nimrod, AR and Billy Dean of Oregon; two daughters, Kimberly Dean of Oregon and Teresa Harrison of Houston, AR; a sister, Betty Jo Johnson of Jacksonville, AR; 15 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and several nephews and nieces.
Services were December 8, 2001 at Cornwell Chapel in Danville, AR with Sis. Dorothy Stewart and Bro. Tim Via officiating. Interment was in Salem Cemetery, Plainview, AR by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Joe Dishongh, Jimmy Norwood, Josh Emery, John Dean, Nicholas Knight, Charlie Dean. Honorary were Jeremy Knight, Junior Dean, Rickey Johnson, Ray Morrow, Kenneth Grant and Tom Branch. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 12, 2001)
Mr. Jessie Dean age 56 a prominent farmer of Chickalah Mountain died at his home Tuesday morning October 27th with heart failure. Mr. Dean was tending to the hogs, and passed away before they could carry him to the house. He lived a quiet Christian life and was a member of the Presbyterian Church. His life was a good example to live by.
Those left to mourn were, his wife, Mrs. Ida Dean, and three daughters Miss Mary Ellen Dean and Mrs. Emma McCain of this place and Mrs. Flora Young of Holdenville, Oklahoma and three sons, Joseph Dean of this place, Monroe Dean of Corinth, and George Dean of Holdenville, Oklahoma, and a host of friends and relatives.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. John Sugg of Belleville. The remains were laid to rest in the Mountain Springs Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patsy L. Dawson, Newspaper: unknown, 8/27/1925)
Sue Luker Dearman, age 67, of Rover died Wednesday, April 17, 2002 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. Mrs. Dearman was born March 14, 1935 in Arkansas to the late William and Mable Evans Luker. She was a unit secretary, a homemaker and mother and attended the Rover Baptist Church.
Survivors are her husband of 44 years, Grover C. Dearman II; three sons and daughter-in-law, Ronald Vaughn and David and Carol Dearman of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Rover C. II and Katherine Dearman of Choctaw, OK; a daughter, Donna Dunsmore of Oklahoma City; two brothers, Lynn Luker of Crescent, OK, Paul Luker of Lusk, Wyoming; a sister, Wilma Taylor of Choctaw, OK; six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Services were Saturday, April 20, 2002, 1:00 p. m. at the Rover Baptist Church with Rev. Elvin McDill officiating. Interment was in Hunts Chapel Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 24, 2002)
R. E. "Gene" Dearrington, age 85, passed away Sunday, January 10, 1999 in Tulsa, OK. He was born in Madison, AR. February 19, 1913. He was a retired Finish Carpenter and belonged to the Carpenters Local Union No. 943 in Tulsa, OK and had lived in Tulsa since October 28, 1943.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Gertrude Dearrington, three brothers and one half-brother.
He is survived by his wife, Christine Welch Dearrington of the home in Sapulpa, OK; son Joel Gene Dearrington of Jay, OK and son Bobby Lester Dearrington of Tulsa, OK; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Service will be Thursday, January 14, 1999 at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Danville, AR. at 2:00 p. m. Burial will follow at the Havana Cemetery, Havana, AR. by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 13, 1999)
Imogene Deeds, age 86, of Dardanelle, died Tuesday, December 9, 2003 at Dardanelle Hospital. She was born April 18, 1917 in Ranger, Yell County, AR, to the late William Robert (W.R.) and Lillie Jane Boothe Rollans. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 5 sisters.
Survivors include 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Bobby Gene and Janice Deeds of Tavares, FL, Charles Ray and Patsy Deeds of Dardanelle; 1 daughter and son-in-law; Margaret Ann and Cecil Applegate of Dardanelle; 2 sisters; Wanda Barnet and Lillie Mae Peterson both of Dardanelle; 9 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, and many nephews, and nieces.
Services were Friday, December 12, 2003 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with the Rev. Wylie Jones officiating. Interment was in Graves Cemetery in Delaware. Pallbearers were Billy Joe Mayor, Gary Barnett, Frankie Deeds, Danny Robertson, Reedy Rounsaville, and Al Gaddis Arrangements were under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 17, 2003)
Mrs. Ira Deeds, age 50, a former resident of Yell County, died at her home at Manila, Saturday.
She is survived by her husband, four sons Emanuel, Sherman, Leroy and Ira Deeds Jr. of Manila; six daughters, Corienne, Geneva and Elsie Mae Deeds and Mrs. Hilda Tuttle of Manila, Mrs. Vesta Woods of Dyess and Mrs. Imajean Lee of California; her mother, Mrs. John Whitecotton of California; a brother, Murry Whitecotton of Delaware; two half-brothers, Johnny Whitecotton of Delaware and Ottie Whitecotton of Armorel; a half-sister, Mrs. Viola Robinson of Delaware and five grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 22, 1952)
James C. Deeds, age 87, of Dardanelle, AR died Wednesday, October 27, 2004 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Russellville, AR. He was born October 14, 1917 at Delaware, AR to James C. and Marion L. Graves Deeds and was an Army Veteran of WWII.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dorothy Mae Stewart Deeds and a daughter, Carolyn Sue Nestle.
He is survived by his wife, Athalea Higgins Deeds; a son, Leroy Higgins of Mablevale; two daughters, Ellen Hillis of Dardanelle, AR and Barbara Cornett of Ola, AR a son-in-law, Barry Nestle of Algoa, TX; three grandchildren and many nephews, nieces and friends.
Funeral service was October 30, 2004 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle, AR with Rev. Wylie Jones officiating. Burial with military honors by Boyce Woods Post 3141 of Veterans of Foreign Wars was at Oak Grove Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Coleman Graves, Tom Plunkett, Royce Jenkins, Keith Cravens, Rick Talley and Terry Sigle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 3, 2004)
Patsy Ann Deeds, age 63 of Dardanelle, died Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at Baptist Health Center. She was born October 17, 1946 at Centerville to the late John Henry and Girtha Bailey Barnett. She was a Medical Coder at Millard Henry Clinic and was of the Southern Baptist Faith.
She is preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Jimmy Ray Barnett, James Lee Barnett, and Jackie Dewayne Barnett.
Survivors include her husband of 39 years, Charles Deeds of Dardanelle; children and spouses, Gary Wayne Deeds of Russellville, Carla Green and husband Toby of Plainview, Charles Thomas Deeds and wife Mary of Dardanelle, Leland Ray Deeds of Richmond, VA; one brother; two sisters; ten grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, and many other relatives.
Funeral services were December 11, 2009 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Joe Yates officiating. Burial was in Ringer Cemetery in Centerville. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 16, 2009)
Pauline Deeds, age 88, of Russellville, AR died Monday, December 1, 2003 at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville, AR. She was a homemaker and a member of Faith Church in Dardanelle, AR.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Becky Chesser; her husband, Marion Deeds.
Survivors include 4 daughters, Nellie Jane Griffith and Rebecca Ann Williams of Russellville, AR, Betty Ann Harper of Dardanelle, AR and Mary Lou Wise of Casa, AR; 4 sons, Danny Earl, Lonnie Eugne and James Riley Deeds of Russellville, AR, Frankie Lee Deeds of Pottsville, AR; 26 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren.
Services were Thursday, December 4, 2003 at Faith Church in Dardanelle, AR officiated by Rev. David Jay. Burial was in Graves Cemetery in Delaware, AR. Arrangements by Roller-Cox Funeral Home, Clarksville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 10, 2003)
Baxter Deese, age 80, a native of Ola died at a West Memphis hospital, November 3, 1952 after a long illness.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. A. W. Chester, Long Beach, Calif., Mrs. Harve Mott Ola; two sons, Levi Dees, West Memphis, Charlie Deese, San Diego, Calif. seven grand children, five great grand children; one sister, Blanche Deese, of Little Rock and several nieces and nephews. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 13, 1952)
Miss Blanch Deese, age 75, died in a Little Rock hospital November 5, 1954 after a long illness. She was born in North Carolina the daughter of the late Levi and Francis Deese and came to Arkansas in 1911. She had been a member of the Baptist Church about 60 years.
She is survived by seven nephews and six nieces. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs AGO, DANVILLE, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 11, 1954)
Mrs. Lenora M. Deese, age 74, wife of Baxter B. Deese died at her home on Wednesday night.
Those who survive are her husband, two sons, Charlie A. of San Diego, Calif. S. L. Deese, West Memphis, Ark. two daughters, Mrs. Treva Chester, Long Beach, Calif. and Mrs. Clara Mott of Ola; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren, one sister in law, two nieces and two nephews. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, July 19, 1951)
Carlton Defoor, are 78 of Parks, AR died Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at the Danville Hospital. He was a retired logger and construction worker and a member of the Mulberry Free Will Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Martha of the home; four daughters, Carolyn Williams of Harvey, AR, Marilyn Sherrill and Deoris Hutchens both of Waldron, AR and Janice Blankenship of Bluffton, AR; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held April 19, 2003 at Mulberry Free Will Baptist Church with burial at Cedar Creek Cemetery at Parks, AR under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. Pallbearers were David Williams, Kris Williams, Jeremy Hutchens, Jerry Ray Hutchens, Robert Blankenship and Terry Sherrill. Honorary were Jerry Beaty, Jerry Carter, Johnny Frost and Jim and John Laird. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 23, 2003)
Dennis Coady Defoor, age 20 of Russellville, died Tuesday, January 16, 2007, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was born January 7, 1987, at Russellville to Dennis Carol and Sherry Ann Morse Defoor. He was a 2005 graduate of Russellville High School and had attended school in Danville until the 4th grade. He was employed at Valley Motors as a detailer.
He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Myrel Melton Defoor; great-grandparents, Burl and Lois Oates, Irvin and Zetta Morse.
Survivors include his parents, Dennis and Joyce Defoor of Dardanelle, Sherry and Joe Bickers of Russellville; step brothers, Nick and Shelia Vaughn of North Carolina, Bobby and Nikki Vaughn and Ricky Vaughn all of Dardanelle; grandparents, Waylan Defoor of Gravelly, Dewain Morse of Belleville, Patsy and Charles Morrison of Leslie; great-grandmothers, Betty Morse of Belleville, Lerlene Bickers of Charleston; uncles and aunts, Michael Morse of Dallas, Jerry Don and Lisa Defoor of Bluffton, Boyd and Heddy Burton of Charleston, Charles and Verna Hurley of Russellville, Allen and Beth Wheeler of Oklahoma; nephews Ty Vaughn of Monticello, Colter Vaughn of North Carolina; cousins Randy Defoor of Russellville, Timmy Defoor of Bluffton; several great uncles, aunts and other family members.
Funeral services were held Saturday, January 20, 2007, at The Victory Missionary Baptist Church in Russellville with Bro. Danny Fudge officiating. Interment was in Parks Cemetery in Nola. Pallbearers were Mackenzie Embry, Cory Cloud, Josh Connell, Clay Patterson, Jordan DeWitt, Darrell Kastner, Matt Bubbus, and Matt Papasan. Memorials may be made to The Victory Missionary Baptist Church in Russellville, PO Box 2612, Russellville, AR 72811. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 24, 2007)
Elma Mae Defoor, age 93 of DeSoto, KS, died Monday, May 24, 2010 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in DeSoto, KS. She was born January 29, 1917 in Boles, AR to the late Grover Cleveland and Mary Sutton Cost.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Defoor; brother, Alva Cost; sisters, Bonnie and Velma.
Survivors include a son, Larry and Gina Defoor of DeSoto, KS; daughter, Betty Curran of Omaha, NE; seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Graveside service was Thursday, May 27, 2010 at Parks Cemetery in Gravelly with John McCourt officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 2, 2010)
Jamilea Suzann Defoor, age 13, of Danville, AR died Monday, October 9, 2000 near Strong, AR in an automobile accident. She was born May 31, 197 in Little Rock, AR. She is the daughter of Mark Anthony and Ken Rachelle Barnett Defoor of Danville. She attended both the Danville and Strong public schools. In Danville she was a member of the Basketball and track teams, as wells as the cheerleading squad. In Strong she was a member of the track team and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She was a member of Danville Church of Christ and Youth Group.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Troy Defoor.
She is survived by, her parents, Mark and Keri Defoor, Danville, AR; two sisters, Machala and Sarah Defoor both of Danville; her paternal grandmother, Shirley Defoor and maternal grandparents, Sharon & Don Gililland and J. C. & Gloria Barnett all of Danville, AR. Other survivors are, Kim Randy Fairris of Strong, AR, James Edwin Harvey of Little Rock, AR; Beverly & John Oliver, Sue Burge all of El Dorado, AR, Barbara Morgan Fairris of Strong, AR, Lauren Harvey of Little Rock, AR and MeaRanda and Austin Fairris both of Strong, AR.
Service will be at 10 a. m. on Thursday at Young's Funeral Chapel in El Dorado and 10 a. m. on Friday, October 13th at the Danville Church of Christ officiated by John McCourt. Burial will be in Earl Ladd Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 11, 2000)
Troy Ray Defoor, age 67, of Blue Ball, AR died Saturday, February 19, 2000 at his home. He was retired from Tyson Foods and a Veteran of the Korean War.
He is survived by, his wife, Shirley Defoor of the home; one daughter, Delores Pollard of Danville, AR; three sons, Tim, Troy Russell and Mark Defoor all of Danville, AR; two sisters, Melba Miller of Granite City, IL and Geraldine Hall of Danville, AR and 12 grandchildren.
Graveside service was February 21, 2000 at the Hunt Cemetery at Blue Ball, AR under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. Pallbearers were, Virgle and Paul Wilkins, Norman Hunt, B. J. Pollard, Rick Yandell and Melvin Yandell. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 23, 2000)
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