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Johnny Bob Forrester died September 5, 2006 in San Clemente, CA. He was born November 27, 1918, the son of the late Marvin and Minnie Forrester. He was a veteran in the Navy during WWII.
He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Deana Forrester; daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Steve Bailey; several grand and great-grandchildren and relatives and friends.
Interment was at Riverside National Cemetery September 11, 2006. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 27, 2006)
Pvt. Ledain Forrester Re-Buried at Havana - Services were conducted at the Havana cemetery last Thursday for Pvt. Ledain Forrester, whose body was returned from the Paestum Cemetery, Mt. Soprano, Italy, for re-burial.
Services were conducted by Rev. Billy Dennis. Pvt. Forrester was born at Havana on July 1, 1913, where he attended school and lived until his enlistment in die Army on December 9, 1942. He was assigned to Battery B, 26th Field Artillery, trained at Camp Roberts, Calif., and was sent overseas to the North African Theatre. He was killed in action on August 7, 1943, only eight months after he had enlisted.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin A. Forrester, a sister, Ila Oates, and two brothers, Edwin and Bob, all of Havana. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 25, 1948)
Foye Florene Foshee, 73, of Driggs, AR passed away July 14, 2009 in Fort Smith, AR. She was born in Driggs September 29, 1935 to the late Otha (Jack) and Mattie C. Johnson. For thirty-nine years, she worked as office manager at the Ace Comb plant in Booneville. After her retirement, she was dedicated to taking care of others. She was a member of the Heritage Addition Church of Christ in Booneville. She was dearly loved and will be missed by all.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert William Foshee; a brother, Coy E. Johnson; mother-in-law, Flora Foshee; brothers-in-law, Velbert and Jeff Foshee; nephews, Mike Cameron, Jessie Cameron, and Paul Stanberry.
She is survived by her daughter, Diana Foshee of Driggs; four sisters, Ima Faye Beck and husband Gene, Betty Cameron and husband Marvin all of Magazine, Hazel Foster and husband Johnny of Havana, Pauline Stanberry and husband Larry of Mt. George; brothers-in-law, Neal Foshee of Magazine, J. W. Foshee and wife Frankie of Idabelle, OK; sisters-in-law, Yvonne McGuire and husband Bobby of Rochester, NY, Jeanette McMurtry and husband Jr. of Paris, and Judy Foshee of Magazine; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Tom Beggs, Johnny Foster, Gene Beck, Marvin Cameron, Larry Stanberry and Jr. McMurtry. Honorary pallbearers were Neal Foshee, Johnny Moody, and Roy Kelm.
Funeral service was Friday, July 17, 2009 at Booneville Funeral Service Chapel with burial at Liberty Cemetery near Driggs under the direction of Booneville Funeral Service of Booneville. Online guestbook www.boonevillefuneralservice.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 22, 2009)
Anna J. Foss, age 52, of Hannibal, MO, a native of Plainview, AR died Thursday, March 4, 2004 at Hannibal Regional Hospital. She was born October 17, 1951, the daughter of the late Elton Willard. She was a musician and woodworker and attended Mission Hill Baptist Church in Palmyra, MO.
She is survived by her husband, Christopher R. Foss; a son, Jeffery Taylor of Little Rock, AR; two daughters, Sarah Millard of Dardanelle, AR and Jessica Wright of Conway, AR; a step-son, Daniel Foss of the home; a step-daughter, Nicolette Foss of the home; her mother and step-father, Chloe and L. O. Smith of Plainview, AR; a brother, Harry Willard of Russellville, AR; a sister, Mary Reid of Russellville, AR and a grandchild, Kyle Taylor.
Memorial service will be held March 13, 2004 at 2 p. m. at Mission Hill Baptist Church at Palmyra, MO with Pastor Ken Lewis officiating. Arrangements by James O'Donnell Funeral Home of Hannibal. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 10, 2004)
Bennie "Deuce in the hole" Foster, age 78 of Ola, AR died Sunday, October 3, 1999 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. He was born February 10, 1921 in Ola, AR and was a son of the late Oscar Foster and the late Maude Barnes Foster. He was a retired punch press operator, an avid hunter, fisherman and CBer, a member of the Ola Masonic Lodge and the Ola Assembly of God.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by three sons, Lloyd Ray, Jimmy Lee and Billy Ray Foster.
Survivors include his wife, Estelle Foster of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Jackie and Renee Foster of Shreveport, LA; three daughters and four sons-in-law, Mary and Johnny Baker of Ola, Mildred and Jimmy Rose of Ola, Sheila and Harrold Foster of Centerville and Fred Bosbous of Houston, TX; two brothers, Floyd Foster of Ola and Fay Foster of Ft. Myers, FL; four sisters, Ruby Lacy of Atkins, Vera Hays of Ola, Irene Key of South Carolina and Juanita Hutchins of Ola; 19 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral service will be 2 PM, Wednesday, October 6, 1999 at Ola Assembly of God with Rev. Norman Chenowith, Rev. Jackie Lloyd Townsell and Rev. Ed LaRoe officiating. Burial will be in Ola-Sandlin Cemetery by Shinn Funeral Service. Pallbearers will be Johnny Len, Buddy and Steven Baker, James Allan Pitts, Jackie Foster, Jr., Jerramie and Benny Jack Moore. Honorary will be, Jimmy Allen and Billy Kelly Rose. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 6, 1999)
Estelle "Apache Lady" Foster, age 74, of Ola died Sunday, March 24, 2002 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was the daughter of the late Lester and Mary Cross Blankenship and was born May 20, 1927 at Clayton, Oklahoma. She was the widow of Bennie "Deuce-In-The-Hole Foster, an avid CBer, a loving mother and housewife. She was a member of the Ola Assembly of God Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three sons, Lloyd Ray Foster, Jimmy Lee Foster and Billy Ray Foster.
Survivors include her fianc , Edward Keeney of Ola; a son, Jackie Foster of Shreveport, Louisiana; three daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Johnny Baker and Mildred and Jimmy Rose, all of Ola; and Sheila and Harrold Foster of Centerville; a son-in-law, Fred Bosbous of Houston, Texas; a brother, Ollie Blankenship of Pasadena, California; three step-sisters, Lottie Wells and Lola Davis, both of Marieta, Oklahoma; and Emilie Curley of Gladewater, Texas; 19 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be Thursday, March 28, 2002 at 2:00 p. m. at the Shinn Chapel with Rev. Jack Townsell officiating. Burial will be in the Ola-Sandlin Cemetery at Ola, by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Active pallbearers will be James Allen Pitts, Danny Burfield, Randy Burfield, Buddy Baker, B. J. Moore, Jimmy Foster, Jimmy Foster, Jr. Heath Catlett and Jackie Foster, Jr. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening, from 7 to 8 p. m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Arkansas AIDS Foundation, 2422 West 10th Street, Little Rock, AR 72202. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 27, 2002)
Eurah Alexander Foster, age 84, of Ola, AR died Thursday, October 4, 2001 at the Yell County Nursing Home at Ola, AR. She was born January 17, 1917 at Ola, daughter of the late Roy William and Ellen Holiman Alexander. She was a nurse s aid and retired from Yell County Nursing Home in Ola and a member of the First Baptist Church in Ola.
Survivors include her husband, George Floyd Foster of Ola, AR; grandsons and granddaughters-in-law, Donald Margaret Langston of Ola, AR and Sammy & Diane Kemp of Longview, TX; five great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Ola with the Rev. Rick Balentine officiating. Burial was in Sandlin Cemetery, Ola by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 10, 2001)
Fannie Foster, age 54, died January 24 at the home of her sister, Mrs. Harry Hames at Centerville.
Besides Mrs. Hames she is survived by two other sisters, Mrs. Lula Clark, Caruthersville, Mo. And Mrs. Guie Crow of Neely, Ark.; one brother, Allen Barger, of Bryant, Ark. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 31, 1952)
George Floyd Foster, age 86, of Ola, AR died Sunday, October 7, 2001 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. He was born May 5, 1912 at Ola, AR the son of the late Oscar Sylvester and Maude Barnes Foster. He was a retired sawmiller for Deltic and a member of Plainview Veterans of Foreign Wars and First Baptist Church in Ola.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Eurah Foster; a daughter, Bonnie Kemp; a brother, Bennie Foster and three sisters, Bessie Lee Smith, Leanne Smith and Reva Jewel Williams.
Survivors include, a son and daughter-in-law, Donald Margaret Langston of Ola, AR; a brother, Clyde Fay Foster of Florida; four sisters, Ruby Butler of Russellville, AR; Juanita Hutchins of Knoxville, TN, Vera Hayes of Ola and Irene Keys of South Carolina; three grandchildren and their spouses, Sammie Diane Kemp, Tina and Darrell Gregory and Kelly & Chris Turic; seven great grandchildren and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral will be today, Wednesday, October 10 at 11 a. m. at the Ola First Baptist Church with Rev. Balentine officiating. Burial will be in Sandlin Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 10, 2001)
George Russell Foster, age 84, formerly of Yell County, died at the home of his daughter. Mrs. L. D. Owens of Lincoln, April 10. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Church of God.
Survivors other than Mrs. Owens are four sons, V. L. Foster of Santa Paula, Calif, Everett Foster of Danville, Bill and Fred Foster of Ft. Smith; one brother, M. B. Foster, Sr. of Havana Route; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, April 14, 1960)
Gregory Jeron Foster, age 34, of Russellville, AR died Saturday, March 4, 2006 at St. Mary s Regional Medical Center. He was born April 17, 1971 at Dardanelle, AR to James Earl Dixon and Joyce Ann Foster. He attended the Exum Tabernacle Methodist C. M. E. Church in Russellville.
He is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Hattie Foster.
He is survived by his mother and step-father, Joyce and M. J. Moody of Russellville, AR; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Steven and Kristy Mitchell and Ascesion Mitchell all of Russellville, AR; one sister, LaToya Mitchell of Kansas City, MO and numerous other family and friends.
Funeral service was March 11, 2006 at the Exum Tabernacle Methodist C. M. E. in Russellville with Rev. Lee Allen and Rev. A. L. Jackson officiating. Interment was in Reed Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Maurice Stewart, Steven Mitchell, Ascesion Mitchell, Jonathan Rogers, Aundra Callans, Camalle Thompson. Honorary: Jimmy Jr. Nochols and Ivory Jr. Mitchell. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 15, 2006)
Harrold Lloyd Foster, Jr. age 47, of Centerville, died Wednesday, November 13, 2002, at Dardanelle Hospital. He was born March 26, 1955 at Tulsa, Oklahoma and was a son of Harrold Lloyd Foster, Sr. of Houston, Texas and the late Letha Louise Gallant Foster. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and a metal fabricator, having worked for B & C Steel, Dow Chemical and Superior Graphite.
Other survivors include his wife, Sheila Foster; three sons, Chad Michael Foster of Centerville, Bennie Moore of Keithsville, Louisiana, and Jerramie Moore of Hot Springs; two daughters, Cassandra Marie Foster of Pottsville, and Angela Bickil of New Port, Arkansas; two brothers, Ronald Foster of Russellville and Frank Foster of Centerville; a sister, Connie Partin of Russellville; eleven grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service was Saturday, November 16, at Centerville Free Will Baptist Church, with Rev. Charles Lewis officiating. Burial was in Petillo Hill Cemetery by Shinn Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Ryan and Mark Partin, Dylan, Joshua, Ronald and Frank Foster, Jack and Kenny Standridge. Honorary pallbearers were Doug Morrell, Sr. Doug Morrell, Jr. and Anthony Standridge. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, in care of Mrs. Jeff Mobley, Memorial Chairman. Skyline Drive, Russellville, AR 72801. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 20, 2002)
Helen Lucille Foster, age 94 of Havana, died Friday, February 12, 2010 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. She was born March 2, 1915 in Waltreak, AR to the late Charles Wesley and Audie Woodard Templeman. She was a member of the Havana Methodist Church and a homemaker.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Hoyt Foster; daughter Peggy June Swilling.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Charles Davis of Havana; son and daughter-in-law, Rocky and Kim Foster of Danville; grand sons, Gary Davis and Austin Foster both of Danville; grand daughters, Judy Gilkey of Havana, Brittany Flippo of Pottsville and Ashley Foster of Danville; four great-grandchildren; three great-great-grand children; sisters, Willa Withington and Melba Hodges of California and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services were Monday, February 15, 2010 at Havana Methodist Church with Rev. Ed Seay officiating. Burial was at Moore's Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers include Johnny Foster, John Foster, Jr., Tony Foster, Charles Yandell, Harry Foster and Whick Stapleton. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 17, 2010)
Ja Xaira KiJauna Foster infant daughter of Francesca Byers and Jarrell Foster died Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at Conway Regional Medical Center in Conway.
She is preceded in death by one grandmother Jacqueline Byers, two great grand-mothers Bobbie Thompson and Jewel Byers and one great grandfather Ervin Byers.
Survivors include her parents Francesca Byers and Jarrell Foster both of Russellville, grandparents Lynn Byers of Dardanelle and Renell and Tommy Foster of Menifee, great grandfather Dana Thompson of Dardanelle, one sister Ja Riya Foster of Russellville, two aunts Angela Thompson and Jasmine Byers both of Dardanelle, one uncle Tommy Foster of Morrilton and many great aunts, uncles and cousins.
Graveside services were August 7, 2010 at Nebo Cemetery in Dardanelle with Rev. Marc Wilson officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral, Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 11, 2010)
James "Terry" Foster, age 66 of Dardanelle, AR died Saturday, May 8, 2004 at Dardanelle Hospital. He was born January 3, 1938 in Centerville to the late Herbert Rex and Dora Bell Scarlett Foster. He was a retired crane operator, member of the Mt. George Church of Christ and a life time member of the DAV. He was a Vietnam War veteran having received two purple hearts, the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry and National Defense Service Medal.
He was preceded in death by six brothers, John, Freed, Lynn, Rex, Kenneth and Keith Foster.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Carolyn Dacus Foster; five sons, Jimmy and Chad Foster both of Russellville, Bill Duncan of Dardanelle, Bobby Duncan of Bentonville and Steve Meyer of Ft. Smith; three daughters, Pamela Smith of Dardanelle, Patricia Foster of Mt. George and Rhonda Foster of Waldron; three sisters, Saleen Stinnett of Dardanelle, Janelle Hayunes and Bobbie McDonough both of Oklahoma and nine grandchildren.
Service was May 10, 2004 at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Chris George officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Jimmy and Philip Tomlin, Eddie, Corey and Nick Lawrence and Donald Ford. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 12, 2004)
Jeremy William Foster, age 19 of Birta, died Friday, October 1, 2004. He was born in Russellville, on April 25, 1985. He was-a 2003 graduate of Ola High School and he worked for Access Personal at Deltic Timber in Ola.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Louise Foster.
Survivors include his parents, Jeff and Becky Foster of Danville, Vickie and Chris Ellison of Birta; sisters and brother-in-law, Ashley D. Foster of Danville and Andrea and Phillip Taylor of Slo-Fork; grandparents, Clarence Doug and Donna Foster of Belleville, Riley and Bobbie Ornsbey of Rover, Ervin and Betty Morse of Belleville, Don and Margie Ellison of Birta; great-grandmother, Verdell Ellison of Birta; several aunts and uncles and cousins.
Funeral services were held on Monday, October 4, 2004 at the Ola Free Will Baptist Church with Reverend Bobby Wells officiating. Burial was held in Birta Cemetery. Arrangements made by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Pallbearers were Ernie James, Steve Miller, Mike Ellis, Ritchie Burris, Phillip Ellison and Michael Ellison. Honorary pallbearers were Matt & Blake Miller, Brandon brothers, Shane Davis, Andrew Medley, Jarred Brewer, Cloyal Krigbaum, Paul Knight, Josh Thomas, Matt Christensen, Jake Carter, Michael Pitts, Brent Via, Martin Alvalaro, Zack Baldwin, Steven Blankenship, Wesley Means, Mike Pitts, Dusty Walker, Billy Lacy, Dustin Tippin, Keith Snyder, Rustin Spencer Jones, Rocky Titsworth, Joey Lakin, William Smith, Daniel Holt, Terry Level, Mike Day, Cliffy Mullins, Ed Reynolds, Dustin Cook, Kenny Await, Billy Alvarado, Freeman Bales, Jason Rainey, Jacob Burnett and Ronnie White. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 6, 2004)
Jo Annette Foster, age 12, was born at Havana, Ark. And died in the St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville April 2, 1951. Jo Annette has had polio for the past two years. She was an outstanding student at the Havana School and was the president of the 7th grade this year and was the 6th grade last year. She was a straight A Student.
She is survived by her father, Oresta Foster; step-mother, Verneil foster; one sister, Joyce Ann Foster; and one brother, Johnnie Martin Foster of the home; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Marin Foster and Mrs. Delia Mott; and a host of aunts and uncles and friends. Jo Annette's mother died when she was an infant. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, April 5, 1951)
Kenneth Allen Foster, age 65 of Dardanelle, AR died Thursday, March 6, 1997 at his home. He was born May 6, 1931 in Dardanelle, AR to the late Rex Herbert and Dora Belle Scarlet Foster. He was a retired boat pilot for Arkansas River Company of Greenville, Mississippi.
Survivors include one daughter, Billie Jean Reasoner of Dardanelle; one brother, James Terry Foster of Dardanelle; three sisters, Saleene Stinnett of Dardanelle, Bobbie McDonough and Janell Haynes both of Oklahoma City, OK; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service was March 8 at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle with the Rev. T. A. McDonough officiating. Services by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 12, 1997)
Lonnie L. Foster, age 58, of Dardanelle, AR died Friday at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville. He was born May 23, 1943 in Dardanelle, AR, the son of the late Loy Ray & Helene Marpel Foster. He was a carpenter.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Foster and a sister, Freda Foster Kendrick.
Survivors include, two sons, Timmy of Dover and Shannon of Springdale; a daughter, Cheryl Benham of Pottsville; two brothers, Larry Foster and Billy Don Ford both of Dardanelle, AR; three sisters, Sally Lansdell, DeQueen, Verla Moyer, Mountainburg, LaWanda David, Oklahoma City, OK; step-father, Lloyd D. Cline of Dardanelle; three granddaughters; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends who loved him and will miss him.
Graveside service was May 20, 2002 at Ard Cemetery with Rev. Charles King officiating. Pallbearers were Jess George, Donnie Ford, Victor Dain, Rick Lumpkin, Don Duke and Dan Balloun. Honorary were Glen Masters, Billy Wayne Noblett, Charlie Barton, Jimmy Armstrong, Bruce McConnell, Robert Adams and Bill Pitts. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 22, 2002)
Margaret Foster, age 91, a resident of Charleston, AR formerly of Carter Cove, died Monday, August 30, 1999 at St. Edwards Mercy Medical Center at Fort Smith, AR. She was born on January 1, 1908 at Festus, MO to John and Mary Ellen (Short) Ackerson. She was a retired cook and a member of the Christian Church in Middletown, MO.
She was preceded in death by two husbands, Roy M. Foster and Michael T. Wright; one brother, John Ackerson and a sister, Dorothy Haller.
Survivors include one son, Dennis Michael Wright of Ozark, AR; one step-son, Irvin Foster of Fort Smith; two grandchildren, Heidi Wright and Jonathan Wright both of Ozark, AR.
Graveside funeral service will be 2 PM Wednesday, September 1, 1999 at the Carter Cove Cemetery at Plainview. Burial will be at the Carter Cove Cemetery at Plainview, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 1, 1999)
Marion Albert Foster, age 89 of Waldron died Friday, November 8, 2002, at Mercy Hospital in Waldron, Arkansas. He was born February 22, 1913, in Waushara County, Wisconsin (near Hancock) to the late Charles and Lola Robinson Foster. He was a farmer.
He was preceded in death by his infant twin sister, Marjorie; his son, Freeman Marion Foster; his wife, Waleta Jost Foster; and his brothers, Norris, Elvin, Charles, and Alan Foster.
Survivors include a son, Glen Walter Foster of Harvey, AR; a sister, Helen Stebnitz of North Dakota; sisters-in-law, Eva Foster and Bonnie Ebert of Wisconsin.
Memorial services were Monday, November 11, 2002 at the Gravelly Methodist Church with Rev. David Williams and Rev. Royce Savage officiating, Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 13, 2002)
Martha Josephine Mott Foster was born April 8, 1880, daughter of Mack and Lizy Mott. On October 29, 1896, she was united in marriage to George Foster. To this union were born seven children, one infant preceded her in death and in 1945 a son was killed while serving in World War II in Germany.
Besides her husband, she is survived by four sons, Virgil, of Santa Paul, Calif. Fred of Muldrow, Okla. Bill of Havana, and Everett of Danville, one daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Owens of Fort Smith, ten grandchildren, three great grandchildren and one brother, Will Mott of Havana. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 22, 1952)
Mrs. Martin B. Foster, age 69, died at her home at Havana October 15, 1952 after a short illness. She was a member of the Havana Methodist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Martin B. Foster, three sons, Hoyt Foster, Danville, Oresta and M. B. Foster Jr. Havana, four daughters, Mrs. Zelta Sturdy, Booneville, Mrs. Faye Tygart and Mrs. Ada Turner, Havana, Mrs. Helen White, Fayetteville, her mother, Mrs. Lizzie Eisbeny, Vernon, Tex. a brother, B. C. Quesenburry, Havana, a half sister, Mrs. Millie Mott, Vernon, Tex. three half brother, Rosco Eisberry, Colin Eisberry, Fairfax, Okla. and Sam Eisberry, Perryville; and eight grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, October 16, 1952)
Mary Etta Brown Foster, age 87, of Havana, died Sunday, December 14, 2008 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. She was born August 12, 1921 in Chismville, AR to the late Jim Brown and Mamie Loughridge Brown Williams. She was a member of the Havana United Methodist Church where she loved to go to church and Sunday school. Etta was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, William A. Brown and her step-father, L. I. Williams.
Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Martin B. Foster, Jr. her children, Fern & Charles Yandell of Havana and Harry and JoAnn Foster of Danville; grandchildren, Cheryl and Mike Brannon of Danville, Stephanie and Bryan Whitson of Dardanelle, Allison and Kenny Akin of Havana, Stephen and Kelly Foster of Midway; eight great grandchildren, Tyler, Adam and Lindsey Brannon, Megan Pearce, Ryan and Haley Akin and Brandon and Rylie Grace Whitson. Etta also leaves sisters-in-law, Helen White of El Dorado, Helen Foster and Lila Foster of Danville, Elwanda Williams of Little Rock, and Jean Thompson of Oroville, CA along with many cousins, nephews and nieces.
Funeral service will be held today, December 17 at the Havana United Methodist Church with Rev. Joe Gramling and Rev. Phillip Sturdy officiating. Burial will be at Moores Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rocky Foster, Johnny Foster, Bill Stanley, John Sturdy, Larry Turner, Don Smith and John Foster, Jr. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 17, 2008)
FORT SMITH - Funeral for Dr. Miles Everett Foster Sr., age 79, of Fort Smith, who died Tuesday in a local hospital, was to be at 4 p. m. today in the First Presbyterian Church. (6-14-1966) Burial was to be in Forest Park Cemetery with arrangements by Fentress Mortuary.
He was a cofounder and senior surgeon of the Cooper Clinic here. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and a veteran of World War I.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Mary Lynn Foster; two sons, Miles Foster Jr. of Omaha, Neb. and Robert Foster of Silver Springs, Md.; a daughter, M r s. William L. Whitehead of Houston, Tex. and seven grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 6/14/1966)
Odis "Hignight" Foster, 88, of Russellville, died Sunday, November 29, 2009, at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was born October 8, 1921, at Mason, Oklahoma to Benjamin and Zeffie Irene Wisdom Foster. He was a United States Army Veteran of World War ll and was a member of the D. A. V, was also retired from Tyson after 29 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters; three brothers; and a son, Fred Steven Foster.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Marie Leavell Foster of Russellville; two sons, Mike A. Foster of Russellville and John A. Foster of Dardanelle; two daughters, Janette Rogers of Russellville and Mary Foster of Hartman; a sister, Carol Marx of California; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Graveside service will be held at 2 p. m. on December 2, 2009, at Hudson Cemetery at Moreland with Mr. Joe Leavell officiating. Arrangements by Shinn Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 2, 2009)
Mrs. Tommie Lou Foster, age 51, of Dardanelle, AR died Saturday, December 6, 1997. She was the former owner of Tommy's Cafe, and member of the Baptist faith. She was born May 16, 1946 in Dardanelle.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Treva Tilmon.
Survivors include husband, Larry Foster of Dardanelle; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Jennifer Foster of Dardanelle; her father, Billy Tilmon, Sr. of Dardanelle; a brother, Billy J. Tilmon, Jr. of Dardanelle; three sisters, Vickie Huddleston, Kathy Hopkins and Robyn Crow all of Dardanelle; two step-sons, Jimmy Ray and Ryan Foster both of Russellville; a granddaughter, Aaliyah Jordan Foster of Dardanelle; and three step-grandchildren.
Funeral service was December 8, 1997 at the First Baptist Church of Dardanelle. Interment was in the Brearley Cemetery at Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Larry Taylor, Larry Noblett, Leland Carter, Bill Pitts Montie Sims, Jim Harwood. Honorary: Mike McCanally, Mark Millsap, Chad Carter, Dana Merrill, Johnny Lane, Burl Judkins, Topm Aikin, Frank Grace. Service by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 10, 1997)
Waleta Mae Foster, age 84, of Harvey, Arkansas passed away Thursday, June 27, 2002 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born March 19, 1918 in Lincoln Township, Adams County, Wisconsin to Etta and Walter Jost. She was married to Marion Foster on August 14, 1943 and was a retired elementary school teacher.
She was preceded in death by her son, Freeman. Mrs. Foster is survived by her husband, Marion and one son, Glen of Harvey, Arkansas.
Memorial service for Mrs. Foster was held Monday, July 1, 2002, 10:00 a. m. at Gravelly United Methodist Church with Royce Savage and David Williams officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Gravelly United Methodist Church c/o Norma Rupe, HC69 Box 142, Gravelly, Arkansas 72838. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 3, 2002)
Wilma Sue Foster, age 93 of Dardanelle, AR died Friday, March 17, 2000 at the Dardanelle Hospital. She was born May 24, 1906 in Centerville, AR to the late Oscar and Ida Mae Stanley Dunn. She was a homemaker and a member of the Ard Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Nixon Foster; two brothers, Stanley Dunn and Walter Dunn and three sisters, Modean Stevenson, Evelyn Moore and Verna Keepers.
Survivors include, one brother, Eugene Dunn of Dardanelle, AR; one sister, Kate George of Dardanelle, AR; a special aunt to her chosen children Thomas Wade and Rose Stevenson, Beloit, WI, Richard and Dara Stevenson, Los Angeles, CA; David, Becky, Dakota, Cotey Stevenson, Beloit, WI, Margaret and Kevin Martin, Beloit, WI, Laura and Keith Rhamey, Beloit, WI, Jeffrey, Tracie, Karsen, Chandler and Austin Stevenson, Beloit, WI, Jason, Jack, Jacob Stevenson all of Beloit, WI.
Funeral service was held Monday, March 20th, 2000 at the Dardanelle Cornwell Funeral Chapel with Bro. Ray Edwards officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle, AR. The death of Wilma Foster is a great loss to this world but a great addition to Heaven. She blessed all the many lives she touched. She will be greatly missed by all her family and many friends. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 22, 2000)
Edwin Jackson Fountaine, Sr. age 83, of Danville, AR passed away Saturday, February 1, 1997 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born January 20, 1914 son of the late Edward and Florence Moore Fountaine. He was the first born of three children, one Cornelius Ray preceded him in death. Edwin, or Ed as he was often called, was reared here in Danville and it was here that he took music. After trying several instruments for size, he took to the bass fiddle, and it became second nature to him. He moved to Kansas City, MO after serving as a captain in the U. S. Army, and it was there he became a well known jazz musician. He is in the Jazz Hall of Fame in Kansas City, MO. While in Kansas City, he met Ruthann George and they united in holy matrimony in 1955. To this union five children were born, also having a son, James David, preceded him in death. His wife, Ruthann also preceded his passing in 1994. The couple soon moved to Portland, OR where they made their home. Ed continued to play music, and also became a television and radio technician. He leaves to mourn his passing, four children Edwin J. Jr., Gary Alan and Timothy John Fountaine all of Portland, OR; Camilla Ann Fountaine of Seattle, WA; a sister, Hortense Williams; a nephew, Kern Story, both of Seattle; a cousin, Marie Bagby of Dardanelle; four grandchildren, Edwin J. Fountaine III, William Quincy Ross Fountaine, Colleen Elizabeth Fountaine and Gary Evan Fountaine all of Portland; and a host of relatives and friends.
Memorial service was held February 8, 1997 at the Trinity United Methodist Church with Rev. Casper Pinkney and Rev. Wade Shownes officiating. Burial was in Howell Cemetery in Danville. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 12, 1997)
Bernice Fowler, age 91, of Centerville, AR died Sunday, December 13, 1998 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born April 17, 1907, a daughter of the late John William and Mary Mays Terrill. She was a former nurse s aide, was a member of the South New Hope Assembly of God and attended the Centerville Assembly of God Church.
She is survived by a son, Johnie Turnbow of Centerville; two grandchildren, Stephen Allen Turnbow of Russellville and Johnie Butler Turnbow, Jr. of Centerville; and six great-grandchildren, Barry Turnbow and Lindsey Turnbow both of Centerville, April Turnbow of Clarksville and Chelsey Simpson, Katlyn Turnbow and Kolyn Turnbow all of Russellville.
Funeral services were held at the Centerville Assembly of God Church with Rev. C. R. Young and Rev. Clellan Tilley officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery at Dardanelle, AR by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Pallbearers were John David Keeling, Leonard Keeling Jr. Anthony Keeling, Johnny Johnston, Troy Hollowoa and Roy Junior Tillman. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 16, 1998)
Brenda Kaye Vangilder Fowler, age 49 of Danville, AR died Saturday, June 10, 2000 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. She was born December 20, 1950 in Morrilton, AR. She was a mother, homemaker and security guard for Tyson Foods.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Joe and Cora Vangilder and Arlie and Myrtle Scoggins; two step-sons, Troy Lee Fowler, Jr. and Tracy Rae Fowler and a step-sister, Mildred Louise Ross.
She is survived by, her husband, Troy Lee Fowler; father and step-mother, Leon and Pauline Vangilder of Atkins, AR; her mother, Loraine Scoggins Reese of Russellville, AR; a son and daughter-in-law, Rodney and Stephanie Rickett of Atkins, AR; a daughter and son-in-law, Tracy and Charles Cheek of Atkins, AR; a stepdaughter, Trena Fowler of New Boston, TX; three brothers, Ronnie Vangilder of Sand Springs, Ok, Bobby Vangilder or Pace, FL and David McElroy of Fisk, MO; two sisters, Reta Evans of Yorktown, VA and Tammy Mills of Springdale, AR; a step-brother, Larry Moore of Dover, AR; two step-sisters, Linda Hale and Barbara Avery both of Dover, AR and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral service was June 13, 2000 at the Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Danville with Bro. Harold Walker officiating. Burial was at Chalybeate Springs Cemetery, Hwy. 80. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 14, 2000)
Delia Reese 'Fay' Fowler, age 89, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2001 in OKC. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at Gish-Hackney Funeral Home Chapel, Hobart, 1(800)- 295-3053. Burial will be at the Hobart Cemetery.
Fay was born Aug. 13, 1912 in Milburn, OK and attended school there. Her family moved to the Hobart area in 1927. She married Tony Fowler in 1935. They moved to Oklahoma City in 1949. He preceded her in death in 1990. She was a homemaker and a member of the women's auxiliary of the DAV and the Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Patricia 'Rose' McHenry, OKC, Toni Kay Hubbert, Youngsville, NM, and son-in-law, Jim Hubbert. Granddaughter Nikki McHenry, OR; grandson Arand Pierce, his wife Emily; great granddaughter, Sadie, of NYC; and many relatives and friends also survive her. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by Mary Fowler Leek, Published in the Daily Oklahoman Newspaper, 12/28/2001)
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