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Casey Lynn George, age 17, of Dardanelle, AR died Wednesday, May 14, 2003. He was born August 24, 1985 in Russellville, AR. He was a graduate of the 2003 Dardanelle High School, member of the Sand Lizard basketball, golf and track teams.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Jimmy George and Keith Benefield.
He is survived by his father, Jess D. George of Dardanelle, AR; mother and step-father, Beth and Larry Naylor of Dardanelle, AR; a brother, Dusty George of Dardanelle; a sister, Brooke George of Dardanelle; his grandmothers, Jewell Boyce of Dardanelle, Polly Rosenbalm of Russellville; four uncles, Jimmy Lee and Steve Allen George both of Dardanelle, Kenneth Ray George of Slidell, LA and Phillip and Lisa Benefield of Camarillo, CA; and aunt Celeste and Kenny Bell of Danville and girlfriend, Kylia Melder of Dardanelle.
Service was held Friday, May 16, 2003 at the Dardanelle Community Center with Rev. Milton Cowling officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Wade Lewis, Zach Grendell, Glacious May, Blake Crabill, Cory Thone, Justin Sheets; honorary were classmates, faculty and staff of Dardanelle High school, team mates of the Sand Lizard basketball, golf and track teams. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 21, 2003)
Chestene Harley George, age 81, of Clarksville, AR, formerly of Danville, AR, died Sunday, March 13, 2005 at Countryside Manor Nursing Home. He was born February 11, 1924 at Ola, AR, a son of the late Harvey and Leeottia Mize George. He was a member of Twin Oaks Missionary Baptist Church and was an Air Force Veteran of WWII.
He is survived by his wife, Mary George; two step daughters, Doris Rich of Hagarville, AR and Sheila Poe of No. Little Rock, AR; two sisters, Christene Fisher and Margaret Wylie both of Clarksville, AR; a brother, Harvey Gene George of Alma, AR; six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be Thursday, March 17, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. at the Hardwicke Funeral Chapel in Clarksville, AR with Rev. Troy Vaughn officiating. Burial will be at the Union Hill Cemetery, In-galls, AR at 3:00 p.m. under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday for 6 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Johnny Yong, Floyd Rick, Mike Whitkanack, Lawrence Richards, Charles Roberts, Fred Cowell. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 16, 2005)
Chester Boyd George, age 83, of Belleville, AR died Friday, May 30, 2003 at the Veterans Hospital in Little Rock, AR. He was born March 3, 1920 in Colgate, OK to the late Nicholas Winton and Cora Mae Robinson George. He was a retired farmer.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Jack and Cecil Doyle George and one sister, Golda Hill.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Edna McDonald George; a son, Jerry George of Ft. Worth, TX; two daughters, Betty Bly of Ola, AR and Patsy Freeman of Centerville, AR; one stepson, Clinton Nunn of Boyd, TX; four step daughters, Janie Phaup and Anita Noblett both of Spring Creek, AR, Sue Combs and Debbie Richardson both of Dallas, TX; three sisters, Lavada Harkey of England, Dimple Benefield of Perryville and Lenes Rae Wise of Casa, AR; eighteen grandchildren and twenty-seven great grandchildren.
Graveside service was June 2, 2003 at the Upper Spring Creek Cemetery by Rev. Bobby Wells. Burial with military honors by Boyce Woods VFW Post 3141 of Dardanelle. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 4, 2003)
D. M. "Red" George, age 74, of Ola, died Thursday, April 13, 1989 at AMI St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville. He was a retired trucker and mechanic in the logging industry, a member of the Ola United Methodist Church and Ola Masonic Lodge. He was the son of the late Robert H. George and Eller Stevenson George.
Survivors include his wife, Audrey Mae George of Ola; two sons, James H. George of Perryville and Thomas T. George of Benton; two daughters, Sally Hunt of Bigelow and Linda Infield of Russellville; ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Billy David George.
Funeral services were Saturday at the Ola United Methodist Church by the Rev. Ed Kerr. Interment was at Sandlin Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 4-19-1989)
Danny A. George 66, of Sherwood was called home unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon on December 21, 2005. He will make heaven a little brighter though our lives will be a little dimmer. Everyone who knew him loved him. Children called him Mr. Danny, His grandchildren called him Papa Danny and Grand Danny, his wife called him precious. He was born in Birta, AR to Rufus and Irma George. He was an abstractor and independent petroleum landman. He took great pride in this work. He leaves behind his wife Betty Carson George; daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Kenny Keathley of Little Rock; son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Karla George of Bixby, OK; his step children, Greg Dalton of Sherwood, Susan Dalton of Sherwood, Don and Susan Dalton of Springdale, Beth and Kyle Winebrenner of Cabot; other survivors include: His beloved grandchildren, Jeremy Belknap, Kirk and Karson George, Ben Dalton, Aubrey, Amelia, Alex Dalton, Hayley Hunter and Hayden Winebrenner; three sisters, two brothers, and numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held Friday, December 23, 2005 at Friendship Baptist Church, 10150 Brockington Road, Sherwood. Entombment is at Griffin Leggestt Rest Hills Memorial Park. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 28, 2005)
Edna L. George age 83 of Belleville died Friday, December 24, 2004 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was born November 15, 1921 in Magazine to the late Joseph and Fannie Dixon McDonald. She was a homemaker and mother.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, William Nunn, Jr. and Chester George and a son, Donald Lasiter.
Survivors are her two sons, Clinton Nunn of Boyd, TX and Jerry George of Ft. Worth, TX; six daughters, Harlies "Sue" Combs, Lenora "Janie" Phaup and Anita Noblett all of Belleville, Debbie Richardson of Dallas, TX, Betty Bly of Ola and Patsy Heflin of Dardanelle; a brother, Charles McDonald of Conway; two sisters, Floy Harkey of Pauls Valley, OK and Lillian Bennit of Kansas City, KS; 18 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.
Services were held on Tuesday, December 28, 2004 at the Assembly of God Church in Danville. Burial was held in Upper Spring Creek Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 29, 2004)
Elton Lee George, age 86, of Mt. George, AR, died Sunday, January 7, 2001 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was born April 8, 1914 in Mt. George, AR to the late Calvin and Lena Frost George. He was a pipe fitter, an Army Veteran of WWII, a 32nd degree Mason of the Danville Lodge 41, a member of the Boyce Woods VFW Post 3141, Dardanelle and a member of the Mt. George Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by, his wife, Daisy George and a grandson, Dylan George.
Survivors are sons, Johnny, Lanny and Ranny George of Mt. George; daughters, Kathleen Holt, Mt. George, Susie Qualls, Tulsa, OK and June Hethcoat of Rogersville, MO; 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Services were January 10, 2001 at Mt. George Church of Christ, officiated by Chris George. Interment was in Mt. George Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 17, 2001)
Faron James George age 37 of Danville died Friday, December 29, 2006 at St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock. Born July 5, 1969 in Little Rock he was the son of the late James Lester "JL" George. He attended the Birta Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, special school in Ola and lived in the Bonneville Human Development Center.
Survivors include his mother, Dovie Archer George of Casa; sister, Louise Morrison of Casa; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Darrell and Terri George of Casa and Gary and Pam George of Conway; nephews, Isaac George, Timothy George, Scott Ross; nieces, Linda Stacy, Pam Benedict, Jamie Wells, Cassandra Storment, Crystal Mullins and Misty Henry; and several great-nephews, great-nieces, cousins and friends.
Graveside services were held at Birta Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Pallbearers were Jeff Benedict, Steve Stacy, Timothy George, Jeremy Wells and Jamie Storment. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 3, 2007)
Finos J. George, 65 year old attorney from Beggs, Okla. Son of the late Mr. And Mrs. Tom George of the Alpha community, died with a heart attack Tuesday at his home.
He is survived by his widow; two brothers, Nelson of Danville and Sam of Dardanelle; four Sisters, Mrs. Elmer Warren of Dardanelle, Mrs. Harvey Nichols of Clarksville, Mrs. Clifford Hunt of McAlester, Okla. and Mrs. Ada Hale of St Jo, La.
Mr. George was born and reared in Yell County. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 27, 1950)
Birta Boy Killed As Tractor Overturns - Flavel George, age 15, a student in Ola High School, was killed near his home at Birta Saturday when the tractor he was driving overturned and pinned him beneath it. George was pulling logs to help rebuild his grandfather's house which was destroyed by fire last Wednesday. As he crossed a gulley, a log he was pulling caught in the ground and the tractor was pulled over backwards.
Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marlin George, a sister and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex McCoy. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, March 20, 1958)
Garry Dale George, age 51 of Little Rock died Sunday, February 16, 2003 at his home in Little Rock. Mr. George was born July 1, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Cecil Doyle George. He was a retired gardener and landscaper.
He was preceded in death by sister, Wanda Louise George.
Survivors are his mother, Jaunell Rodgers George Neuhart of Ola; three brothers, Joe George of Aurora, Colorado, Sammy George of Plainview, Larry George of Ola; two sisters, Elizabeth Parker of Little Rock and Sharon Jordan of Memphis and several nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Services will be Thursday, February 20, 2003, 10:30 a. m. Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Birta with Rev. Ron Wittle officiating. Interment will be in Birta Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 19, 2003)
MR. HAWK GEORGE "Uncle Hawk George," aged 90 years, last surviving member of a pioneer Yell County family of fourteen, died Monday, February 20th, 1939, at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Vera Thomson, at Tyler, Tex.
The remains were returned to his former home in the Mt. George community where the funeral services, conducted by Rev. H. D. Jackson of Havana, were held Tuesday afternoon. Burial was in the Mt. George Cemetery.
Mr. George had been an honored and respected resident of the Mt. George community of many years, during most of which he had been actively and extensively engaged in farming and livestock raising.
He is survived by three daughters and eight sons. Mrs. Vera Thompson, of Tyler, Tex.; Mrs. Elmer Warren, of Dardanelle; Mrs. Thomas V. Sturdivant, of near Dardanelle; Clarence George, of Mt. George, Thomas George of Stewart, Okla; Ira George, of Muskogea, Okla; Albert George; of Corpus Christi, Tex, James George, of Haileyville, Okla.; and William George of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Joe George, Newspaper and publishing date unknown, 2-20-1939)
Hazel Marie George, age 67 of Dardanelle, died Friday, September 19, 2008 at the River Valley Medical Center in Dardanelle. She was born January 26, 1941 in the Ard Community to JD and Lorene Earls Miller.
She was preceded in death by her father and a brother, Lloyd Miller.
Survivors include her husband of 46 years, Garland George; a daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Paul Foley of Ft. Smith; a son, Joe George of Peterson AFB, Colorado Springs, Colorado; two grandsons; her mother, Lorene Miller of Ard; a brother, Kent Miller of Coleman, South Dakota; two sisters, Margaret Edwards and Leora Thaxton both of Ard; several nephews, nieces, family and friends.
Services were held September 23 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Ray Edwards officiating. Burial was held in Mt. George Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dave Miller, Mike Miller, James Miller, Dale Wayne Miller, John Thaxton, Ernie Thaxton, Darin Thaxton and Tim Rollans. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 24, 2008)
Herman Jack George, age 82 of Ola, left this world to be with the Lord on Friday, April 18, 2003 at his home outside Ola. He was born April 17, 1921 in the Southview Community, Perry County, Arkansas to the late Lilburn Green and Cora Ella Wyatt George. He was a WWII Army veteran, a retired school bus driver for the Ola school district and a former gas station attendant.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Birtie L. George; two brothers, Homer L. George and James Lester George.
Survivors are two brothers, Lloyd S. George of Chinese Camp, California, David R. George of Modesto, California; one sister, Ruby Atwood of Modesto, California; three nephews, Gary George and Darrell George, both of Casa, Jackie George of Benton; a nice, Ella Louise Morrison of Ola and a host of other nephews, nieces and cousins.
Services were Monday, April 21, 2003 at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church. Interment was in Birta Cemetery with full military honors by Boyce-Woods VFW Post 3141 in Dardanelle. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 23, 2003)
George, Herman Oscar "Jim", died in Carmichael, Calif. March 9, 1978. Husband of Velma R. George of Sacramento. Father of Marilyn L. DeMaio of Sacto. Barbara A. Sexton, of Citrus Heights, Joe W. George of Eureka, and Herman O. George, Jr. of San Francisco. Brother of Nettie Cain of Holdonville, Okla. And David M. George of Ola, Ark.
Also survived by 5 grandchildren. A native of Centerville, Ark. age 66 years. Friends may call and are invited to attend services Monday at 11 am, in the EAST LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5757 Greenback Ln. Sacramento, CA US 95841.
Interment EAST LAWN SIERRA HILLS. Remembrances to the American Cancer Society preferred. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Joe George, Newspaper: , 3/9/1978)
Ira Marlin George, age 89, of Birta, died Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at Dardanelle Nursing Center. The son of Aaron Kimzey and Nancy Sullivan George, he was born on April 7, 1921 in Chickalah. Ira grew up in the Depression era, working hard on the family farm with his brothers and sisters. He joined the United States Army Air Corps during World War II and served as a medical corpsman. He and Monnie Boyce McCoy were married on May 15, 1942 at Birta. Ira worked for many years as a track supervisor for the Rock Island Railroad. He and Monnie were very active in their church for many years, where he served as a deacon. He enjoyed building birdhouses, especially for martins. Ira also loved singing and playing the guitar.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Monnie Boyce McCoy George; a son, Flavel Marlin George; brothers, Hayden George, Rufus George, Frank George, and infant brother Aaron George; sisters, Hattie Holbrook, Modean Kimzey, Lyda Rodgers, Verdell Ellison and infant sister Ruth Elizabeth George.
Survivors include a daughter, Nancy Young & husband John of Birta; a granddaughter Kathy Turner & husband Chad of Birta; two great grandchildren, Ashley and Calee Turner of Birta; a sister, Mary Ann Rodgers of Ola; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral was Saturday, September 4, 2010 at First Baptist Church at Casa with Brother Joe Phillips officiating. Burial was at Birta Cemetery by Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 165, Casa, AR 72025. Internet obituary and on-line guest book are available at WWW.humphreyfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 8, 2010)
Irma Maerene George, age 89 of Birta, died Friday, April 22, 2005 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was born July 10, 1915 at Wooster, AR, to the late W. Alexander and Inez Kirkpatrick Williams. She was a lifetime member of the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Birta.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Rufus A. George; brother Joe Williams, sister Lillian Wolford.
Survivors include 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Pat and Dale McCoy of Birta, Barbara and Don McCoy of Birta, Becky and Bob Underwood of Dardanelle, 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Dick and Kay George of Anadarko, OK, Danny and Betty George of Sherwood, and James and LaNelle George of Jackson, GA; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren; and one great great-grandchild; a host of family and friends.
Funeral services were held April 25, 2005, at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Birta. Interment was held at Birta Cemetery. Family would like to offer a special Thank You to Dr. Robert Thurlby for his dedication to Granny. Pallbearers included: Les Frost, Bubba Vance, Len Fort, Tyler Ford, Shane Metcalf and J.D. Williams. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 27, 2005)
Dr. J. N. George Died Last Thursday night - Dr. J. N. George, aged 69 years, of Centerville, died shortly before midnight Thursday, November 4th, 1943.
Funeral Services conducted by Reverend Couchman, of Danville, Reverend Patton, of Luxora, and Reverend Holiman, of Ola, were held in the Methodist Church at Centerville Saturday afternoon, friends from all sections of Yell County and from points throughout the State being in attendance. Burial, in charge of the Cornwell Funeral Home, of Dardanelle, was in the Mount George Cemetery.
Dr. George was a native of Yell County, having been born at Alpha on January 3rd, 1875. After finishing his literary education in the schools of the County, he studied medicine and received his M. D. degree from the Medical College in Memphis, Tenn., following which he took a postgraduate course in New York City. Dr. George entered the practice of medicine at Birta, where he continued in the practice of his profession until 1912.
He was extensively interested in farming, livestock and banking, and at the time of his death was one of the largest land-holders in the County. He also took an active interest in politics, being elected County Judge in 1912, which office he filled for two terms. He also served two terms as Sheriff and Collector and two terms as State Senator from this District, then composed of Yell and Logan Counties.
Dr. George is survived by his wife and two sons, C. R. George, attorney of Danville, and Percy V. George, postmaster of Ola. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Mary Leek, Newspaper: Post-Dispatch Newspaper: Dardanelle, Yell County, Arkansas, 11-11-1943)
Jack Robertson George, age 36, native of Colgate, Okla. and a resident of Casa, died at his home early Friday afternoon. He was a son of Nick W. and Cora Robertson George, and had lived at Casa most of his life. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church.
Survivors, other than his parents, are two brothers, Cecil Doyle George of Little Rock and Chester Boyd George of Casa; four sisters, Mrs. Lavada Harkey of England, Mrs. Golda Hill, Mrs. Dimple Fink, and Mrs. Lenes Wise of Casa and a number of nieces and nephews. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas- Originally published on Thursday, November 27, 1958)
James A. "Lonnie George, age 60 of Danville died Saturday, January 28, 2006 at his home in Danville. Born August 4, 1945 in Briggsville, he was the son of the late Bill and Oma Keys George. He was a member of the Bluffton Baptist Church and was an employee of Wayne Farms for over thirty years.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Gladys Vaughn.
Survivors include his wife of forty years, Linda Conley George; a son, Mike George of Danville; two daughters, Sharon and Gary Chuculate of London and Jennifer Schmidt of Livermore, California; three brothers, Raymond George of Danville, Johnny George of Mannsville, OK, B Gene George of Pearcy; a sister, Lucille Johnson of Danville; five grandchildren, Brad, Brett and Tiffany Frost, Justin Schmidt, Caleb George, step-granddaughter, Alison Chuculate and a host of nephews and nieces. Funeral will be at 10:00 a. m. Wednesday, February 1, 2006 at the First Baptist Church in Danville with Larry Duke officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery by Corn well Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Allen George, Jim George, Brent George, Charles Moody, Ron Moody and Rusty George. Honorary will be Gary Mullins and Scott McKinney. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 1, 2006)
James Mirdeth George, age 72, of Phelps, N. Y. formerly of Ola, died November 18, 1980 at Newark. N. Y. He was a retired lumberman and a member of the Newark Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lennie Opal George; four daughters, Mrs. Peter Van Hooft and Miss Margaret Dean George of Phelps, Mrs. George Cline of Williamsport, PA, and Mrs. Jack Jones of Oak Ridge, Oregon; a sister, Mrs. Ruby Adams of Wolcott, N. Y.; 12 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Funeral was at 11 a. m. Saturday at the Casa Church of Christ by Bob Fallen. Burial was in Needmore Cemetery near Casa by Shinn Funeral service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 11-26-1980)
James Nelson George, age 82, prominent farmer and stockman of the Mt. George community, near Dardanelle died early Monday morning. Mr. George was a native or Yell County, and made his home there his entire life. He was a member of the Mt. George Church of Christ. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 19, 1956)
DARDANELLE, Ark. (Special) Funeral service for Jess J. George, 60, Dardanelle, will be held at 2 p. m. Sunday at the Church of Christ in Dardanelle. C. V. Langford, minister will officiate. Burial, under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Service, Dardanelle, will be at Brearley cemetry.
Mr. George died Friday morning at a Russellville hospital. He was a native of Dardanelle. A mechanic, he owned a garage.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Anna Mae Wardlaw George; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Francis Moore, North Little Rock; a son, Jimmy George, Dardanelle; two sisters, Mrs. Fred Bradley and Miss Unice George, both of Russellville; a half-brother, Dalton Stubbs, Dardanelle; and six grandsons. submitter's note: date of death is 20 Nov 1959 (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by Joe George; Newspaper unknown, 11/20/1959)
DARDANELLE Jesse J. George, 60, a native of Dardanelle, died yesterday in a Russellville hospital. He was the son of the late Jesse J. George, Sr. and Ora Standley George. He had owned and operated a garage in Dardanelle for many years.
Survivors include his widow Anna Mae Wordlow George; a daughter, Mrs. Morris Moore, Jr. of Little Rock; a son Jimmy George of Dardanelle; a half brother, Dalton Stubbs of Dardanelle; two sisters, Mrs. Fred Bradley and Miss Unice George of Russellville, and six grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. submitter's note: maiden name of Mr. George's widow should read Wardlaw (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by Joe George; Newspaper unknown,11/20/1959)
Jewel C. George -- Lived in Bakersfield for the past 48 years. Born 2-17-1911, Yell County, Centerville, Arkansas, 85 years old. Died 12-10-1996. He was the son of the late Christopher Columbus George and Rebecca Jane (Watt) George. He was married to the late Regina McCarrell George.
Survived by one daughter Dorotha W. Orwig, Seven Valleys, PA., two sons Richard L. George of Wofford Heights, CA, and William P. George of Bakersfield, CA.; 12 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 1 step-brother Opal Smith of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Mr. George was formerly a member of Eagles, Elks, International Association of Machinist Woodman of the World and served as a Boy Scout leader. He retired from Kern Valve Service. Memorial services will be held at grave side at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Saturday December 21, 1996 at 11:00 a.m. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Joe George, Newspaper: , 12-10-1996)
Jimmy Lee George age 59 of Dardanelle died Thursday, September 17, 2009 at St. Vincent Select Specialty Hospital. He was born February 10, 1950 at Russellville to James Wardlaw and Jewel Judkins George.
He is preceded in death by his father, Jimmy George and one nephew, Casey Lynn George.
Survivors include mother, Jewel Boyce of Dardanelle; three brothers, Ken, Jess and Steve George all of Dardanelle; two nieces, Kelly George of Slidell, LA, Brooke George of Dardanelle; three nephews, Kenneth George, Jr. of Slidell, LA, Dusty George and Jeff George of Dardanelle; one great niece, Hallie George of Dardanelle and many other relatives.
A Celebration of Jimmy's life was held Sunday, September 20, 2009. Cremation arrangements were by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 23, 2009)
John A. George, age 71, of Little Rock, died Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at John L. McClellan Veterans Hospital. He was born February 10, 1936 at Neely to Walter J. and Grace Dean Mahan George. He was a United State Army Disabled Veteran serving in England as a Medic. He also worked as an Agri Teacher at several high schools around the state, a Job Corp. Instructor at Cass and Hot Springs and a Consultant for the Department of Labor.
He is preceded in death by his father, "Bill" George; wife of 17 years, Kathryn George.
Survivors include his mother, Dean George of Dardanelle; son, Johnny Dale George of Las Vegas, Nevada; daughters and son-in-law, Tina Louise Osborne of Las Vegas, Nevada, Patty Ann and Mark Allen Shockley of Atkins; brother and sister-in-law, Kenny and Carol George of Dardanelle; sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Wayne Bolin of Maumelle; half sisters, Mary Hickerson of Tulsa, OK, Pat DuVall of Shreveport, LA; eight grandchildren; and numerous other family and friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, December 1, 2007, at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Rev. Peggy Foster officiating. Burial was held in Mt George Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by the Northwest Arkansas Military Honors Team. Pallbearers were Jeremy Alvarez, Joshua Alvarez, Jonathon David Osborne, Scott George, Dustin Carol Osborne, Jason Keith Osborne, Billy Jack Osborne. Honorary pallbearer: Alex Alvarez. Memorial donations may be made to Russellville Missionary Baptist Church, 210 John Thomas Trusty Lane, Russellville, AR 72801. Arrangements are under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 5, 2007)
Kate George, age 98 of Dardanelle, died Sunday, June 8, 2008 at the River Valley Medical Center in Dardanelle. Kate was born April 20, 1910 at Centerville, daughter of the late Oscar and Ida Mae "Dollie" Stanley Dunn. She was a mother, homemaker, and a member of the Centerville Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James "Pete" George; daughter, Ruby Nell Kirk; son-in-law, Tommy Riggins; four brothers and four sisters.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, James H. and Mary George and Bill and Kay George all of Dardanelle; a daughter, Freeda Riggins of Pine Bluff; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces.
Funeral services will be held today at 10:00 a. m. at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Brother Don Adkins officiating. Interment will be at Brearley Cemetery under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Pallbearers will be Todd George, Jeff George, Randy Cash, Lester Wilkinson, Kenneth George, Daniel George, Tim Kirk and Jeff Akin. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 11, 2008)
Larry Dennis George, age 55 of Ola, died December 16, 2008.
Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 24, 2008)
Ola Resident Fatally Wounded -- Lee George, about 33, formerly a resident of Ola, and a star athlete of OHS, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert George of Tyler, Texas, was found dead on the highway near his home in Tyler, July 6. He had received three bullet wounds, probably inflicted a day or two before he was found. The cause for the shooting is unknown at present. The George family moved to Texas about 15 years ago. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 24, 1947)
Leonard George, 98, of Belleville died Saturday, December 30, 2006, at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. Born April 22, 1908, in Belleville, he was the son of the late John Harrison and Beulah McIntosh George, and a retired poultry and cattle farmer.
He was preceded in death by a son, Leonard Lee George; infant son, Windell Lynn George; brothers, Willie George, Elmer George, infant brother, J. D. George; sisters, Audie Martin, Winnie Moudy, Ethel McKenzie; twin sister, Lula George and infant sister, Eunice George.
Survivors include, his wife of 76 years, Georgia George; two sons and daughters-in-law, Lyndell and Elaine George of Dardanelle, John and Carol George of Belleville; grandchildren, Kim and Jon Brown of Russellville, Kevin and Shelly George of Benton, John Jr. and Donna George of Belleville, Terri and Chris Merrit of Dardanelle, Angie and Heath Tate of Danville and 11 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, 10:00 a. m. at Cornwell Chapel in Danville with Rev. Earl Stapleton officiating. Interment was at Russell Cemetery, Belleville by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 10, 2007)
Maize George, age 90, of Ola, AR passed away Friday, September 20, 1996. She was born in Danville, AR January 23, 1906 to the late John and Virgie Herring Lewis. She was well known in Ola, she was the Post Office Clerk for 30 years, owner and operator of Maize's Dress Shop, a member of the Ola United Methodist Church where she had played the violin for 65 years.
Survivors include one son, Representative Lloyd Reid George of Ola; four grandchildren, Betty G. Wood of Mobile, AL, Bonny G. Dennis of Conway, AR, Nathan V. George of Dardanelle, AR and Jasper L. George of Danville, AR; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Hazel Cooper of Little Rock.
Funeral service was held Sunday, September 22, 1996 at the Ola United Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Morel and officiating. Burial was in the Mt. George Cemetery. Pallbearers were Don Dixon, George Tippin, Ritchie Tippin, Eschal Neeley, Charles Sloan, Warren Birkhead. Memorials may be made to the Ola United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 9-25-1996)
Mrs. Margaret L. George, age 68, of Ola died Saturday, January 11, 1986 at Ola Nursing Home. She was the daughter of the late Homer and Ruby Carter Thornton, and was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and Ola United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, D. M. George; three sons, Billy D. George of Little Rock, James Robert George of Perryville and Tommy George of Little Rock; two daughters, Mrs. Sally Hunt of Bigelow and Mrs. Linda Infield of Russellville; a brother, Homer Thornton of Houston, Texas; 10 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren
Funeral was Monday at Ola United Methodist Church by the Rev. Randy Grimmett and Burial was in Sandlin Cemetery. Pallbearers were Heartsill Lewis, Maurice Kolb, Don Dixon, Warren Birkhead, Carroll Carter, Paul Mondy, Junior Bill King and Tip Golden. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 1-15-1986)
Mildred Dacus George, 87, loving wife of O. W. George, Sr. died in Fairfield Bay on Friday, June 30, 2006. She was a longtime resident of North Little Rock and member of Levy Church of Christ.
She leaves two sons, Warren George of Higden, AR and James George of Sherwood, AR; six grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p. m. Wednesday at North Little Rock Funeral Home. Graveside service is Thursday, July 6th at 11:00 a. m. at Mt. George Cemetery with Minister Ryan George officiating. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 5, 2006)
Mrs. Oma Keys George, age 88, of Danville, AR, widow of W. L. "Bill" George, died Wednesday, May 12, 1999 at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville. She was born December 19, 1910 in Briggsville, Yell County, Arkansas to the late Monroe and Cora Spears Keys. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bluffton and a homemaker and mother.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Gladys Vaughn.
Survivors are four sons, Raymond and Lonnie George both of Danville, AR, Billy Gene George of Pearcy, AR and Johnny George of Mannsville, OK; one daughter, Lucille Talley of Chickalah, AR; three sisters, Tressie Hawkins of Jones Mill, AR, Blanche Jordan of Malvern, AR and Dealy Corder of Hot Springs, AR; 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Service was May 14, 1999 at the First Baptist Church in Danville with Rev. Bobby Walker and Rev. Lacy Minnie. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 19, 1999)
Regina McCarrell George -- Services will be held in Hillcrest Mortuary Chapel, Monday, April 8th at 3:00 P.M. for Regina McCarrell George, age 75, who passed away April 5th, 1991 in Bakersfield. Reverend Bud Frye will officiate. Mrs. George was born in Danville, Arkansas and had lived in Bakersfield for the past 41 years.
Survivors include her husband, Jewel; daughter, Dorotha Orwig of Seven Valleys, Penn.; sons, Richard of Wofford Heights, William of Bakersfield; 12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; brother, Jones P. Ingram of Los Alamitos, CA.
Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. HILLCREST MORTUARY Funeral Directors. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Joe George, Newspaper: , 4-5-1991)
Rhonda Gaye George, age 45, of Mabelvale, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2010. She was born July 27, 1964 in Benton, Arkansas. Rhonda was of the Baptist faith and a Project Analyst at Alltel where she worked for 21 years.
She is survived by her son, Jimmy Pricks of Mabelvale and his father Raymond Pricks of Mabelvale; mother, Freda Bray and husband Gordon of Glen Rose; father, Jackie George, Sr. and wife Shirley of Benton; two sisters, Donna Thomason and husband Mike of Bauxite and Dee Dee Neeper and husband Buck of Malvern; brother, Jack George and wife Mystic of Malvern; step-brother, Scott Bray and wife Penny of Bryant; step-sister, Sherry Davis of Haskell and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral service was January 6 at Ashby Funeral Home with burial at Fairplay Cemetery. Pastor Tommy Adams officiated. On-line guest book at WWW.ashbvfuneralhome.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 6, 2010)
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