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Leo Hulse Gault, age 75, of Danville died Friday evening, June 9, 1972, at his home. Mr. Gault was a native of Yell County, a retired Civil Service man, a son of the late T. A. and Mary Hulse Gault, a veteran of W. W. I and a Mason.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Audra Foley Gault, one son, John Gault of Danville; two daughters, Mrs. Jerry Harkness of Belleville and Mrs. Mary Frazier of Ft. Smith; two brothers, Willie Gault of Danville and Tony Gault of North Little Rock; one sister, Mrs. Allie Lofland of Gravelly; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Funeral services were held at the Danville Methodist Church Monday morning at 10:00 o'clock by Rev. Harold Presley and Rev. Hillman Byram. Casket bearers were Ottis Massey, Theron Wilson, Nolan Wilson, Joe Monroe, Olen Payne and .Lilburn Arnold. Arrangements and services were in care of Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 6-15-1972)
Mrs. Mary May Boles Gault, aged 91 years, died at her home in this city at 9 o clock yesterday morning, death being due to the infirmities of old age.
Funeral services, conducted by Rev. S. S. Key, were held at 10 o clock this morning and the remains interred in Brearley Cemetery. Mrs. Gault was perhaps the oldest citizen of Yell County, and had resided in Dardanelle for nearly half a century. She was a noble Christian woman and was universally loved and respected.
She is survived by four sons, W. M. A. H. J, J. and Seth Boles; three daughters, Mrs. Mary I. Fowler, Mrs. Viola Johnson and Mrs. Laura Harrington. A more extended notice will appear later. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Mary Fowler Leek, Newspaper: Dardanelle, Arkansas Post-Dispatch, Dardanelle, Arkansas, 8/17/1911)
Mr. T. R. ("Bose") Gault, age 82 years, former Sheriff of Yell County, and a member of a pioneer Western Arkansas family, died Saturday night at 10 o'clock after a long illness at the home of his son, Willie Gault, in Danville. Mr. Gault was born at Bluffton, in Yell County, in 1867, and had spent his entire life in this County. His father and he, and also a son, have served Yell County as Sheriff. Mr. Gault's father was Sheriff for an eight-year term, and he held the office for four years. Later his son, Joe D. Gault, now Postmaster here, was Sheriff for four years. The latter also served, four years as County Treasurer. Mr. T. R. Gault's wife died a year ago.
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Survivors include three other sons, Ernest, Leo and Tony Gault, all of Danville; a daughter, Mrs. Baxter Lofland, Gravelly, Ark. and a sister, Miss Jane Gault, Dardanelle.
Funeral services, conducted by Rev. F. M. Tolleson, pastor, were held in the Methodist Church at Danville Sunday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock, an immense gathering of sorrowing friends representing every section of Yell County attending to pay a last tribute of respect and devotion to a. fellow citizen whose long life Lad been devoted to the upbuilding of his community and the betterment of his fellows. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Post-Dispatch, Dardanelle, Arkansas: 2-2-1939)
Mrs. T. R. Gault, age 86 years, died at the family home in Danville at an early hour yesterday morning. The funeral service, conducted by Rev. C. W. Goode of Danville, was held at 10 o clock this morning, burial being in the Danville Cemetery.
Mrs. Gault was a woman of rarely beautiful character, and her blameless Christian life, her gentle, kindly, sympathetic ministration and care of loved ones and neighbors endeared her to all with whom she was associated.
She is survived by her aged husband, Mr. T. R. Gault, a former Sheriff of Yell County, four sons, Joe D., also a former Sheriff of Yell County and present Postmaster of Dardanelle, Willie, Ernest and Leo Gault of Danville, and a daughter, Mrs. Baxter Lofland of Gravelly.
The Post Dispatch joins the many friends of the family in extending sympathy to the bereaved ones in their great loss. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Post-Dispatch, Dardanelle, Arkansas: 1-21-1937)
Toney Gault, aged 68, of North Little Rock, a retired Civil Engineer for the Army Engineers died Saturday. He was a member of the administrative board and building committee of Indian Hills United Methodist Church. A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Gault, he was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of Scimitar Shrine Temple.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Kathryne Conley Gault; a brother, W. T. Gault of Danville and a sister, Mrs. Baxter Lofland of Gravelly.
Funeral and burial was in Rest Haven, Little Rock, Tuesday. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 5-30-1974)
W. O. Gault was born Sept. 27, 1876 in Yell County and died October 17, 1947 at age 71.
His funeral service was conducted at the Danville Methodist Church by Rev. Raymond Dorman. Burial was a Chickalah Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, October 23, 1947)
Mr. Willie Theodore Gault, age 85, of Dardanelle, formerly of Danville, died Sunday, May 2, 1976 at the Dardanelle Hospital. A native of Bluffton, Mr. Gault was a son of the late T. R. and Vella Hulse Gault. He was a retired farmer and stockman, a Mason, and a member of the Danville United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sadie Gault; a son, Mr. Milton Gault of No. Little Rock; a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Brown of Dardanelle; a sister, Mrs. Allie Lofton Lofland of Gravelly; three grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p. m. Monday at the Danville United Methodist Church with Rev. Frank Clemmons and Rev. J. Hillman Byran officiating. Interment followed in the Earl Ladd Cemetery with Masonic Graveside services. Active casket bearers were Earl Stapleton, Nolan Wilson, Theron Wilson, Olen Payne, Othel May, Dewel May, Bobby Keathley, A. C. Banning. Arrangements were in care of the Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Mary Fowler Leek, Newspaper: Dardanelle, Arkansas Post-Dispatch, Dardanelle, Arkansas, 5/5/1976)
Alton Gaydon, son of Mrs. Martha Gaydon and the late Jim Gaydon, was born December23, 1904 and died January 20, 1952. He was married to Letta McCoy on December 25, 1925 and to this union were born two children, Jim Will of Birta and Margurette McGhee of Little Rock.
Other survivors include, two grandchildren, Ronald and Sherry McGhee and a brother, Earl Gaydon, of Benton; three sisters, Mrs. Audie Beard of Shawnee, Okla., Mrs. Alma Carson, Birta and Mrs. Thelma Graves of San Francisco, Calif. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 31, 1952)
Eva Oleta Gaydon, age 76 of Lubbock, TX died Monday, April 28, 1997 in Methodist Hospital. She was born December 22, 1920 in Lindsey, OK. She married Norman Spencer Gaydon on October 5, 1940 in Danville, AR. He preceded her in death on June 14, 1989. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She was a retired nurse and was a partner of Gaydon Wholesale Lumber Co.
Survivors include two sons, Don and Alan Gaydon both of Lubbock; two daughters, Norma McDonald of Jayton and Patricia Meyer of Hereford; four sisters, Rachael Alburts of Lubbock, Nelma Burnett of Colorado Springs, CO, Naomi Fredenburg of Liberty and Nora Fredenburg of Jasksboro; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Service was held in Quaker Avenue Church of Christ with Clark Johnson officiating with Lance Love assisting. Burial was in Resthaven Memorial Park. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 7, 1997)
Services Conducted for PFC. Herring L. Gaydon - Sunday afternoon, September 19th funeral services were conducted in the Baptist Church by Rev. Ivan Marcum and military rites at the Cemetery by Dardanelle National Guards for Pfc. Herring Gaydon, brought home from Germany and reburied in the Mason Cemetery at Birta.
Private Gaydon was born March 25, 1924. He entered the army in July, 1943, went overseas in January 1944, was wounded, in Germany December25, 1944.
Besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gaydon, he leaves two sisters, Carrie Dean of the home and Mrs. Herman Johnson, Calif. and a host of relatives and friends. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 23, 1948)
Funeral services were held Friday, February 28, 1986 in the Chapel of Magner-Maloney Funeral Home, Santa Maria, Calif. for Jacquetta Derrick Gaydon who died in a local hospital. She was a former native of Danville. Rev. Leonard K. Heil of Guadalupe Community Church officiated. Burial was in the Santa Maria Cemetery. Mrs. Gaydon was born Danville, and had been a 46 year resident of Santa Maria. She was a homemaker most of her adult life and was active in many local organizations including Camp fire girls, Senior Citizens and American Red Cross. She was a former mother singer and was an active volunteer at local Convalescent hospitals, lending her support to the elderly.
Survivors include her husband, Lewylen Gaydon, Santa Maria; daughter, Sue Ford of Vasalia, CA,; brothers, Francis and Lionel Derrick both of Danville and Parnell Derrick of Little Rock; Sisters, Juanella Estes, Stockton, CA and Jacqueline Lowe, Paris. Two grandchildren, Sherry and Jay Ford of Vasalia, CA.
Memorial contributions were made to the visiting Nurse Service of Northern Santa Barbara County. Pallbearers were Lawrence Estes, Larry Estes, Henry Ford, Jr. and Jay Ford. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 3-12-1986)
Mrs. Martha Pitt Gaydon, age 83 a resident of Birta for over 80 years, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Albert Carson, of Birta Saturday night. Mrs. Gaydon was the widow of J. A. Gaydon and member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors, other than Mrs. Carson, include two other daughters, Mrs. Dan Beard of Tecumseh, Okla. and Mrs. Thelma Graves of Little Rock; ten grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, December 6, 1956)
Archie Ray Gaylor, age 82 of Plainview, passed away from this life to his eternal life with the Lord Friday, September 18, 2010 at his sister's home in Little Rock, AR. He was born January 27, 1929 in Ola, AR to the late Earl Wessley and Daisy Lee Lowery Gaylor. He was an Army Veteran, longtime resident of the Kingston Community, Plainview's NAPA business owner and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his sister, Nina Sue Niemeyer of Little Rock, AR; nieces and nephews, Betty Lynn, Karalin Rodgers, Betty "Carol" Crites, Troy McConnell, Carl "Corkey" McConnell and Jimmy McConnell; several other nieces and nephews, a host of friends and his beloved dogs, Lady, Little Dog and Spot.
Graveside service was Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at New Bethel Cemetery in Plainview. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 22, 2010)
Boniface F. Geels, age 73, died Saturday, September 22, 2007 at the Johnson Medical Center in Clarksville. He was born May 14, 1934 in Morrison Bluff to the late George and Crescence Wewers Geels. He was a member of the St. Scholastica Catholic Church in New Blaine. He was a member of the VFW Post 8383 in New Blaine and a United States Army Veteran of the Korean War. He retired from Chicopee Manufacturing after 33 years of service.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 17 years Clara Geels; two brothers, Bill Geels, Ray Geels; sister, Ernestine Ahrns; and son, Cleve Keeling.
Survivors include six sons, Brad Geels of North Little Rock, Brent Geels of Maumelle, Sam Keeling of New Blaine, Anthony Keeling of Centerville, Randy Keeling of Russellville, Bryant Keeling of Chicago, IL. daughter, Vickey Arender of Yazoo City, MS; two brothers, Cletus Geels of Morrison Bluff, Butch Geels of Scranton; sister, Betsy Schluterman of Fort Smith; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; many other family and friends.
Funeral services were held September 25, 2007 at the Scholastica Catholic Church in New Blaine. Internment was at Atkins Cemetery. Rosary service was Monday at Cornwell Chapel with visitation following. Military honors will be provided by Boyce Woods VFW Post #3141 of Dardanelle. Arrangements under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 26, 2007)
Clara Nell Geels, age 72 of New Blaine, died Wednesday, May 3rd, 2006 at her home. She was born July 5, 1933 at Yell County, AR to the late Benjamin and Gracie Stroud Scoles. She was a member of the United Pentecostal Church of Russellville and the Ladies Auxiliary V. F. W. Post 8383 of New Blaine.
She is preceded in death by a son, Cleve Keeling; 5 brothers, 3 sisters, and a grandson, John Samuel Keeling II.
Survivors include her husband, Bon Geels of New Blaine; four sons, Sam Keeling of New Blaine, Anthony Keeling of New Blaine, Randy Keeling of Russellville, Bryant Keeling of Chicago, Illinois; two daughters and sons-in-law, Shelia and Jerry Hallum of Ozark, Vickey and Jack Arender of Yazoo City, MS; a daughter-in-law, Julie Keeling of Atkins; two stepsons, Brent arid Brad Geels both of Little Rock; a brother, Jesse Scoles of Centerville; two sisters, Bessie Gray of Centerville, Bobbie Bolden of Dardanelle; thirteen grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Friday, May 5, 2006, at Cornwell Chapel at Dardanelle with Rev. Tony Reynolds officiating. Burial was at Atkins Cemetery in Atkins. Pallbearers were Jesse Keeling, Alan Foster, Ken Veazey, Steve Gist, Doyle Fowler, and Boone Bowen. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Allan Kirkland, Donald Jones, and the staff of Dardanelle Hospital. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 10, 2006)
Mr. Lawson C. Geibe, age 82, of Dardanelle, AR died Friday, January 3, 1997 at the Dardanelle Hospital. He was born November 26, 1914 in Salem, IL to the late Andrew and Daisy Goosetree Geibe. He was a retired shoe factory foreman and a member of the First Methodist Church in London.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Geibe; a son, Edwin Lee Geibe and a daughter, Kay Ruble.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Dick and Dorothy Geibe of Dardanelle; a sister, Velma Davis of Columbia, SC; six grandchildren, Danny Ruble of London, Lee Ann Geibe of Russellville, Carol Spears, Nancy Geibe, Alan Geibe and Andy Geibe all of Dardanelle; and four great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was January 6 at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Russellville with Rev. Bennie Harmon. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 8, 1997)
Richard D. "Dick" Geibe, age 65 of Dardanelle, died Saturday, February 16, 2008 at National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs. He was born September 9, 1942 at Salem, IL to the late Lawson and Berniece Smith Geibe. He was a member of the Dardanelle First Presbyterian Church, where he was a past Elder. He owned and operated Dick Geibe Plumbing in the River Valley for over 30 years and also served in the National Guard for eight years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Lawson and Berniece Geibe; sister, Kay Ruble and a brother, Ed Geibe.
Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Dorthy Geibe of Dardanelle; daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Kurt Spears of Dardanelle, Nancy Geibe Wasson and Jeff "Doc" Wasson of Rogers; four grandchildren; several other family and friends.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 10:00 A. M. at the First Presbyterian Church in Dardanelle with Kelly Pearson officiating. Cremation arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 20, 2008)
Mr. J. D. Geiger, age 70 of Bluffton, AR died Tuesday, November 1, 1994 at his home in Bluffton. He was born in Wing, AR on November 7, 1923, son of the late Amzie and Charity Spears Geiger. He was a retired farmer and timberman.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Carrell Geiger, Glenn Geiger and Calvin Blackwood; two sisters, Wanda Geiger Thurman and Rose Lee Blackwood Buford.
Survivors include his wife, Lela Moody Geiger; a daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen and Jerry Pickens of Bluffton; a grandson, Russell Pickens of Bluffton; two sisters, Jessie Geiger Weinhold and Jean Geiger Taylor both of Willits, CA.
Gravesides services were November 3 at the Bluffton Cemetery in Bluffton. Pallbearers were Robert Harper, Eldon Harper, Coleman Metcalf, Howard Turner, Billy Lofland and Rick Sherrill. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 11-9-1994 )
Miss Myrtle Geiger, age 67, of the Shark community, died at St. Vincent's Hospital September 3. She had lived in Yell County practically all of her life and was a member of the Waltreak Methodist Church.
She is survived by her sister, Mrs. P. E. Dill of Alexandria, La. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 13, 1956)
Hazel Avo Gentry, age 85, of Danville, AR died Friday, February 20, 1998 at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville. She was the widow of Thelder Gentry. She was born in Ranger, February 16, 1913, daughter of the late John Henry and Viola Howard Michael. She was a mother and homemaker.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Charlene Fowler of Belleville; one sister, Lottie Gooch of Ozark; two grandchildren, Steve Fowler of Russellville and Shelia Galatowitsch of Denver, CO and two great grandchildren, Joseph and Matthew Fowler of Springdale, AR.
Funeral service was Monday at Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville with Mr. John McCourt officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 25, 1998)
James Earl Gentry age 63 of Knoxville died Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at his home. He was born April 18, 1938 in Delaware to the late Bennie Ray and Stella Reed Gentry. He was a member of Boyce-Woods VFW Post 3141, AMVETS Post 50 in Russellville, serving as Commander for three years.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Dora Hubbard.
Survivors are his wife, Cathie Srutka Gentry; three daughters & sons-in-law, Terry Gentry and Michele Turner of Ola, Jamie and Steve Williams and Vicki and Bryan Boyd all of Russellville; three brothers, J. R. Gentry of Havana, Johnny Gentry and Tommy Gentry both of Kentucky; three sisters, Dorothy Shook of Clarksville, Ola Jessen and Catherine Mackie both of Russellville; three grandchildren, Shelbea Gentry, Trayce Gentry and Peightyn Gentry, all of Russellville.
Services were Saturday, February 2, 2002, at 10:00 a. m. at the Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Rev. Wiley Jones officiating. Interment will be in Graves Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Visitation was Friday, February 1, 2002 from 6 to 8 p. m. Pallbearers were Thomas Hellmer, Tony Witter, Scott Strnad, Bill Abernathy, Jackie Mackie and Jon Gentry. The family request casual attire. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 6, 2002)
Janey Lea Stewart Gentry, age 63, of Russellville died Sunday, May 27, 2007 at her home. She was born April 27, 1944 at Oklahoma City, OK, to the late Lloyd Franklin and Ola Lea Shoemaker Stewart. She worked at ConAgra in Russellville for 16 years and was a member of the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Russellville.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Aaron and Kristen Hoffman of Dardanelle; brothers and sister-in-laws, Johnny and Rose Stewart of Dardanelle, Jackie and Alicia Stewart of Texas, Joe and Leslie Stewart of Denver, CO, Jimmy and Eva Stewart of Mustang, OK; sister, Joyce and Bob Bata of Dardanelle; and numerous other family and friends.
Funeral service were held Wednesday, May 30, 2007, 2:00 p. m. at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Pastor Eddie Rogers and Marty Thomas officiating. Interment was held at Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation was Tuesday, May 29, 2007 from 6:00 p. m. to 8:00 p. m. The family would like to extend a very special thanks for all the Arkansas Hospice employees who helped with the care they provided for Janey. In addition to flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 2405 East Parkway, Suite 3, Russellville, AR 72802. Pallbearers Bob Bata, Wes McCutcheon, Ernest Wood, Britt Hughes, Marty Thomas, Jim Easley. Honorary Pallbearer: James Hawk. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 6, 2007)
L.C. Gentry, age 73, of London died Saturday at his home in London. He was born April 16, 1931 in Lufkin, TX to the late Jessie and Cora Smith Gentry. He was a disabled Korean Army Veteran, a member of Rogers-Rye VFW Post 2283, the Legion Hall and the Disabled Veterans.
Survivors are his wife, Helen Rollans Gentry; children, Shirley Mohsen of Lusk, WY, Bill Gentry Clark and Dewayne Clark both of Gransberry, TX, Jessie Gentry Clark of Ft. Worth, TX, Penny Sue Burgess of Ken-nard, NE, Jennie Samuels of Arlington, NE; two stepchildren, Lucille Burns of Glad-water, TX, Lamont Batchelor of Anacortas, WA; three sisters, Lottie Dodson of Elmer, LA, Grace Brock and Alta Klein both of Lufkin, TX and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was held on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 at Graves Cemetery with military honors by Rogers-Rye Post 2283 in Russellville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 26, 2005)
Polly Estalla "Stella" Gentry, 84, of Russellville, formerly of Delaware, died Sunday, June 20, 1999, at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. Born Dec. 27, 1914, in Spiro, OK to the late Martin and Dora Dossie Reed, she was a homemaker, mother and member of the Assembly of God.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bennie Gentry; a daughter, Dora Hubbard; and seven brothers.
Survivors are four sons, J. R. Gentry of Havana, James Gentry of Russellville, and Johnny Gentry and Tommie Gentry of Midland, TX; three daughters, Dorothy Shook of Clarksville and Ola Jessen and Cathy Mackie of Russellville; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Funeral will be Wednesday at 10 a. m. at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle by the Rev. Robbie Jackson and the Rev. Jenny Jay officiating. Burial will be in Graves Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Tony Witter, Matt Kotch, Benny Shook, Scott Strnad, Jon T. Gentry, Thomas Hellmer and Chris Gentry. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 23, 1999)
ANOTHER OLD SOLDIER HAS BEEN CALLED AWAY Dear "Uncle Bob" George has been called away. He was the oldest living member of the George family living. He was born July 4th, 1847, and died at his home near Centerville on January 10th, 1933, being at the time of his death 85 years, seven months and six days of age. Mr. George enlisted as a volunteer in the Union Army on the 20th day of January 1864, to serve three years or until the war was ended. He received an honorable discharge on the 22nd day of May, 1865. "Uncle Bob" was first married to Miss Sara Greenwood about 1870. Three children blessed this union, two boys and one girl. Mrs. George died about 1876. He was married the second time to Miss Nancy Sloan about 1877. Thirteen children blessed this union, nine girls and four boys. "Aunt Nancy" and an infant died in 1901. "Uncle Bob" was married the third time to Mrs. Ella Meeks in 1903. Five children blessed this union, four boys and one girl.
"Uncle Bob was the father of 21 children, seven of whom preceded him in death. Fourteen children are yet living, and 12 of them were at the funeral. He leaves to mourn his death, besides his children, a wife who has been faithful to him for 30 years. We realize a vacant place that no one can fill has been left in the home.
We feel that the large crowd assembled at the funeral was evidence of affection to "Uncle Bob" and his children. "Uncle Bob" obeyed the Gospel about 1870 and became a member of the Church of Christ. May the Lord bless and comfort his dear wife and children, that they may trust the Lord and make preparation for a better world in a better place than this.
The poem selected expresses our faith in a life beyond the veil. "Near a shady wall a rose once grew, Budded and blossomed in God's free light, Watered and fed by morning dew, Shedding its sweetness day and night. As it grew and blossomed, fair and tall, Slowly rising to loftier heights, It came to a crevice in the wall Through which shone brightly a beam of light. Onward it crept with added strength, With never a thought of fear or pride, It followed the light through the crevice length And unfolded itself on the other side. The light, the dew, the broadening view, Were found again as they were before; And it lost itself in the beautiful new, Breathing its fragrance more and more. Small claim of death cause us to grieve, And make our courage faint or fall Nay, let us faith and hope receive - The rose still grows beyond the wall, Scattering fragrance far and wide, Just as it did in days of yore, Just as it did on the other side, Just as it will forever more. " B. A. George (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Mary Fowler Leek, Newspaper: Post-Dispatch, Dardanelle, Arkansas, 1/19/1933)
Mrs. Anna Mae Wardlaw George, age 83, of Dardanelle died Tuesday, February 5, 1985 at the Dardanelle Hospital. Mrs. George was a member of the Dardanelle Church of Christ.
Survivors include one son, Jimmy George of Dardanelle; one daughter, Mary Frances Moore of North Little Rock; also included are six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Thursday, February 7, at the Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Dardanelle by Jack Lawyer. Interment was in the Brearley Cemetery. Services were by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 2-13-1985)
Longtime Fair Registrar, Pianist Betty George, Dies - Betty George of Danville died on Monday after a long illness at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was a longtime Yell County Fair Registrar on Parade Day in Danville, and a former music teacher at Fourche Valley, Belleville and Danville Schools, a high school English teacher and an accomplished pianist, playing for weddings, funerals, graduations and other community events. See complete obituary this issue. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 2, 2008)
Betty Sue Cowger George, age 80, of Danville, AR died March 31, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born July 18, 1927 and raised in Danville, Betty Sue graduated from Danville High School and went on to receive a Bachelor's degree in Music Education from the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. Throughout the years, she touched the lives of multiple generations as a music, speech and English teacher at Garland Elementary School in Little Rock, Fourche Valley School, Belleville Elementary and High School and Danville High School. Betty Sue was a member of the Danville United Methodist Church, where she served for many years as a pianist and member of the choir. Her musical talents were often requested for weddings, funerals, graduations and other community events. She has also been an active member of the Yell County Cancer Board, the University of Central Arkansas Alumni Board, the Family Council at Mitchell Nursing Home, Delta Kappa Gamma Society, the Danville Music Club and the Yell County Library Board. In addition to her musical accomplishments, Betty Sue will be remembered for her devotion to her children, her strong will and independence, her clever sense of humor, and her beautiful smile and blue eyes.
Betty Sue is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Cowger of Danville and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Cowger of Danville and Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Stewart of Plainview.
She is survived by her four children and their spouses; daughters Betty George Woody and Dennis Woody of Danville, AR, and Bonny George Dennis and Dave Dennis of Conway, AR, and her sons Nathan V. George and Jan Dixon George of Dardanelle, and Jasper L. George and Arlene Tucker George of Birta, AR Betty Sue was "Nanny" to her nine beloved grandchildren; Georgia Meredith and her husband Kurt of Conway, AR, Cody Alford of Henderson, NV, Jon-Nathan George of Russellville, AR, Jason George of Dardanelle, AR, Janae George of Conway, AR, Jay George and his wife Jana of Ramstein, Germany, Jasmine McBride and her husband Justin of Clarksville, TN, Jordon George of Greenwood, AR, and Travis Talley and his wife Donya of Manheim, Germany. Betty Sue had three great-grandchildren and was anxiously awaiting the impending birth of two more.
Funeral services for Betty Sue Cowger George will be held at the Danville United Methodist Church on Thursday, April 3 at 10:00 am. Interment will be at Mt. George Cemetery immediately following the service. Visitation with the family will be held from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Wednesday, April 2 in the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Danville, AR. Pallbearers will be Martha Lynn Burks, Polly Goodwin, Bartley Bell, Wendell Frame, Don Frame, Jerry Payne and Buddy Wright. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to the Betty Sue Cowger George Music Scholarship. University of Central Arkansas Foundation, 201 Donaghey Avenue, UCA Box 4986, Conway, AR. 72035. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 2, 2008)
Blanche Kennedy George, age 96 of Dardanelle, died July 12, 2002, at Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born November 21, 1905, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma to the late Sam and Lyda White. She was a mother, homemaker, and a member of the Dardanelle Missionary Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Arthur William Kennedy, second husband, Earnest George, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters.
Survivors include a son, Arthur Kennedy of Russellville; daughters and sons-in-law, Lyda and P. J. Ellis of Little Rock, Jeanie and David Gaddis of Little Rock, Elsie Lee and Paul Turner of Pottsville, Carol Jean and Leroy Thacker of Maumelle, Katherine Kennedy of Jacksonville; 15 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, 23 great-great grandchildren; many nephews and nieces.
Funeral services were Monday, July 15, 2002, 10:00 a. m. at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Thomas McElmurry officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle. Grandsons were pallbearers. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 17, 2002)
Boyce George, 81, of Birta, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 4, 2005 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. The daughter of Alec and Rilla (Boyce) McCoy, she was born March 20, 1923 in Dardanelle. She married Marlin George, on May 15, 1942 at Birta. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a homemaker. She was a member of the Casa First Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Flavel Marlin George; two brothers; and two sisters.
Survivors include her husband, Marlin George; one daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and John Young; one granddaughter, Kathy and her husband, Chad Turner and two great-granddaughters, Ashley and Calee Turner all of Birta.
Funeral was held on Tuesday, March 8, 2005 at First Baptist Church in Casa with Bro. Don Robinson and Bro. Jack Bean officiating. Burial was held at Birta Cemetery at Birta, AR by Humphrey Funeral Service of Russellville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 9, 2005)
Boyd O. George; age 91 of Dardanelle died Friday, May 21, 2004 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. Mr. George was born January 25, 1913 in Dardanelle to the late Hardin and Jimmie Boyd George. He was a Fire Chief for Adams Field in Little Rock during WW II, retired after twenty-three years with Tyson and was also a farmer.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Nolan George and Venus George, two sisters, Oma Fulton and Blanche Fleming.
Survivors are his wife of sixty-eight years, Mary Johnston George, a son and daughter-in-law, Harold and Louise George of Bella Vista, two grandsons and spouses, Steve and Melissa George of Dardanelle, David and Beth George of Vivian, Louisiana, one step-granddaughter, Cindy Smith of Sherman, Texas, six great-grandchildren and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Services were May 24, 2004 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Rev. Bobby Loyd officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Steve George, David George, Claude Fulton, Jimmie Martin, Jim Heflin, Ralph Fulton. Honorary were Johnny Johnston and Roy Martin Jr. Arrangements were by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 26, 2004)
Graveside services for Bruce George will be held Thursday, February 11, 1999 at 2:00 p. m. at the Lower Spring Creek Cemetery. See complete obit in next week s Record. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 10, 1999)
Bruce Neil George, age 71, of Belleville, AR. died Monday, February 8, 1999 at his home in Belleville. He was born August 22, 1927 in Belleville, AR. to the late Ervin and Mae Waters George. He was a WWII Army Veteran, a air conditioner and heating specialist and a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Uldine Lavelle Stone George; three daughters, Victoria Judylynn Dowda, Tommie Neil Couch and Patricia Ann Gollightly all of Texas; two sisters and brother-in-law, JoAnn and Tommy Martin and Bonnie Bell George all of Texas; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was Thursday at the Lower Spring Creek Cemetery by Rev. Paul Newton and Rev. Terry Latham officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 17, 1999)
Bruce Neil George, born August 22nd, 1927 in the Belleville community in Yell County to Theora Mae Waters George and William Ervin George. Bruce Neil was fifteen years old when he purchased the farm where he lived and died.
He was very proud of the fact it was part of an original Spanish land grant to Henry George; who is buried here at Lower Spring Creek Cemetery. He lived in Houston, TX for many years, attended the University of Houston, and ran a successful air conditioning business until he retired in 1992 to return to the farm he loves so much. The Belleville community was his home where all the people he went to school and church with either were still here of had returned home. The song, "With My Friends at the Old Country Church, was the story of his life. If he wan t kinfolk he felt he was and called you "cousin." He tried to be a good neighbor and helpful to his fellow man. He became very close to God and loved visiting sick neighbors and shut-ins and even recorded sermons for some who could no longer attend the service.
He is survived by his wife of forty-nine years and three months, Uldine LaVelle Stone George and a grandson, Justin Clay Couch of Belleville, AR; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Jo Ann and Tom Martin and Bonnie Belle George all of Rockdale, TX; a daughter and son-in-law, Victoria Judylynn and Franklin Dowda, a grandson and wife, James Richard and Shelley Rae Nichols and a great-grandson Chance Henry Nichols, all of Castroville, TX; a grandson and wife, Steven Wayne and Gail Dowda; a great granddaughter, Leah Michlle Dowda all of Saginaw, TX; a daughter Rhonda Lynne Stuart of Hurst, TX; a daughter, Tommie Neil Couch; a grandson, James Clyd Couch, Jr. a granddaughter Christy Devon Butcher; a great-grandson Tristan Wesley Butcher all of Cameron, TX; a grandson, Tracey Butcher of New Caney, TX; a daughter and son-in-law, Patricia Ann and Richard Golightly, twin grandsons, Travis Bruce and Richard Clayton (Clay) Golightly of New Caney, TX. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 24, 1999)
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