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Rebecca Kaylin "Becca" Goates, 12, of Mabelvale died Friday in Mabelvale. She attended Fuller Middle School, was a member of Paws and Claws of the Pulaski County Humane Society. She was a member of the Youth Group at Ironton Baptist Church and Falling Water Church.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Cecil "Bob Haralson, Lester and Katherine Trew, Raymond Hudlow, Eugene Goates, Grady Kinslow, and Artie Kinslow.
Survivors include her mother and fianc , Melanie Welter and Belden Ward, Mabelvale; father, DeWayne Goates, Killeen, Texas; brothers, Scott Welter, Benton, Kyle and James Ward, Greenbrier, Lester Lee and Robert Dalton Standridge, and baby Smith, all of Little Rock; sisters, Brigette Welter, Conway, McKenzie Ward, Greenbrier; grandparents, Ramona and Jerry Trew, Little Rock, Tommy and Joyce Goates, Dover, Lin and Bob McCool, Danville; great-grandparents, Georgia Haralson, Atkins, Faye Rollins, Chattanooga, TN, Sylvia Goates, Dover; aunts and uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Funeral was Monday at Union Grove Free Will Baptist Church east of Atkins, with the Revs. Lester Chisum, Leonard Chisum, and David Bishop officiating. Pallbearers were Ron Smith, Ron Neely, Bruce Chronister, Steven Chronister, Ernie Standridge, Steve Sumners, and Donnie Davis. Honorary pallbearers are students and faculty of Fuller Middle School. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery by Lemley Funeral Service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to Pulaski County Humane Society, 14600 Col. Glenn Road, Little Rock, AR 72210. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 1, 2006)
Mrs. Ora Godbey, age 94, of Atkins, AR, died Saturday, November 29, 1997 at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville, AR. She was born in Pope County, daughter of die late John H. and Lettie Ashley Gamble. She was a retired Dorm Mother at Arkansas Tech. She was a member of Atkins 1st Baptist Church and Atkins American Legion Auxiliary.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wyle Godbey, Sr. son, Wyle Godbey, Jr. and a grandson, Phil Woodson.
Survivors are three daughters, Marilyn Woodson of Belleville, AR, Dorothy Wiley of Atkins and Joyce Moore of Hot Springs; a stepdaughter, Wanda Cariker of Bald Knob; six grandsons Jim Wiley of Springfield, MO, Andy Wiley of Alma, Kim Woodson of Belleville, Eddie Bradford of Hot Springs, Drew Godbey of Wichita, KS, Dibbrell Godbey of Russellville; one granddaughter, Kathy Payton of Wichita, KS; 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was December 2, 1997 at the Atkins First Baptist Church with Revs. Larry Thomas, Johnny Hagan and Robbie Jackson officiating. Burial followed in the Atkins City Cemetery. Grandsons served as pallbearers. Memorials may be made to the Atkins First Baptist Church Building Fund or Atkins Emergency Response Team. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 3, 1997)
Baby Dies In Vehicle Accident - Kelvin Godinez, five months old, was killed in a head-on collision on Suday evening on Highway 27 south of Dardanelle.
The fatality occurred at about 6:00 p. m. when a 2000 Chevy Lumina, driven by Elpido Godinez, 19, of Havana, going south on Highway 27, collided with a 1999 Chevy Tahoe driven by Darrell Roberts, 21 of Dardanelle. The Godinez vehicle carried another passenger, Aneli Marquillo, 19, of Havana, and the Roberts vehicle carried two, Alicia Malone, age unknown, and Keaton Roberts, 17 months. Godinez and Marquillo were both taken to UAMS, Little Rock, with serious injuries. The Roberts child was taken to Arkansas Childrens Hospital, while Roberts and Malone were initially transported to Chambers Memorial Hospital, and later taken to UAMS. According to Investigating Officer, Arkansas State Trooper Roby Rhoads, the Roberts vehicle crossed over the center line striking the Godinez vehicle head on. Also working the accident were members of the Dardanelle Rescue, Dardanelle Rural Fire Department, Dardanelle Police Department, and Yell County EMS. Several Deputies from the Yell County Sheriff s Department were on scene to assist with the rescue efforts. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 24, 2009)
Rev. Otis Allen Goff, age 78 of Dardanelle died Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was born August 6, 1931 at Centerville to the late Sanford Glen and Anna Mae Jones Goff.
He is preceded in death by parents; first wife, LaWanda Marie Goff; a daughter, Robin Mashelle Goff; a son, Frankie Dean Parks; three granddaughters, Karen Jane Aubrey, Rhonda Goff, Sherry Aubrey; two brothers, L. G. Goff and Douglas Benge.
Survivors include his wife, Roberta Goff of Harkey's Valley; his mother, Christine Goff Miller of Fort Smith; seven children and spouses David and Mary Jane Goff of Casa, Lynda and Tom Spalding of Pottsville, Lenora Hudson of Russellville, Rickey and Maggie Goff, Mark and Mary Goff all of TX, Christine and Richard Collins of Dardanelle, Ellen and Ken Wester of Dardanelle; two sisters; three brothers; and several others.
Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 23, 2009)
Neal William Goins, age 81 of Dardanelle, died Saturday, March 21, 2009 at his home. He was born March 31, 1927 at Dickenson, ND to the late Neal Boring and Evelyn Hall Goins. He was a WWII Army Veteran, Boy Scouts of America (Silver Beaver Award) for 43 years, and started Boy Scouts of America Troop #221 in Dardanelle.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Barbara Goins of Dardanelle; two children, Gail Goins and Ernest Goins of Dardanelle; brother, Hubert Goins of Berryville; sister, Mary Ann Weldon of Owasso, OK; grandson, Andrew Neal Goins of Montclair, NJ; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation is Thursday, 6-8 p. m. Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 27, 2009, 2:00 p. m. at the First United Methodist Church in Dardanelle with Rev. Roger Glover officiating. Burial will be Saturday, March 28, 2009, 2:00 p. m. in Glenwood Cemetery in Green Forest. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 25, 2009)
Clifton G. "Tip" Golden, age 87 of Ola, died Saturday, December 22, 2001, at St. Anthony's Hospital in Morrilton. He was born April 6, 1914, in Tampa, Florida to the late Robert R. and Mattie Crenshaw Golden. He was a retired ironworker in the construction industry. He was a member of the Ola First Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Golden and two sons, Freddie Golden and C. J. Golden.
Survivors include his son, Bobby L. Golden of Augusta, Georgia; a daughter, LaQuita McGrew of Ola, Arkansas; 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 26, 2001, at 10:00 a. m. at the Freewill Baptist Church in Ola with Rev. Denver Robinson officiating. Interment will be in Sandlin Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Visitation was Tuesday from 6 to 7 p. m. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 26, 2001)
Mrs. Mary Lou Goltry, age 75, of Danville died Saturday, September 2, 1989 at the AMI St. Marys Regional Medical Center in Russellville, She was a native of Rover, AR, daughter of the late Daniel Ralph and Mary Jane Harris, widow of the late Charles C. Goltry. She lives most of her adult life in Muskogee, OK having lived the last one and one-half years in Danville. She was a Christian and very active in her church until her confining illness. She was a retired medical secretary from the Muskogee Medical Center.
Survivors include one daughter, Marilyn Forlenza of Danville; one brother, Lathell Harris of Amarillo, TX; three sisters, Wave Chitwood of Little Rock, Maxine Countz of Ola and Virginia Ford of Rover; four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild and a host of nieces and. nephews.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Danville with Rev; Mike Morey officiating. Interment was in the Veterans Cemetery at Fort Gibson, OK. Arrangements arid services were by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 9-2-1989)
Adan Cortes Gomez, infant son of Martin and Ana Lucia Gomez Cortes died Thursday, September 11, 2008 at Saint Marys Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his parents, a brother, Iban Cortes Gomez; a sister, Mary Anna Cortes; paternal grandparents, Francisco Cortes and JoBa Ocanpo; fraternal grandparents, Antonio and Rosa Gomez.
Cremation Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 17, 2008)
Mrs. Rita Freeman Gommez, age 50, of Dover, AR died Friday at her home. She was born July 30, 1947 in Newton County, AR to the late Garland R. Freeman. She was a homemaker and mother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Augustine Lopez Gomez.
Survivors a son, Austin Freeman Gomez of Kansas City, MO; a daughter, Cora Anna Heinonen of Kansas City, MO; her mother, Irene Freeman of Dover, AR; two brothers, Garland R. Freeman of Deer, AR and Steve A. Freeman of Centerville; two sisters, Sharon K. Crow of Centerville, AR and Velman Joyce Freeman of Dover, AR; also included are two grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was October 27, 1997 at the Lurton Assembly of God Church by the Rev. Stan Taylor. Interment followed at the Cowell Cemetery. Services by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Manuel Martinez, Roger Gunter, Cletus Gunter, Harold Freeman, Richard Crow, Gary Powers alternates Roger Sayer and Todd Sims. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 29, 1997)
Alton Lee Gooch, age 73 of Russellville, AR, died Wednesday, March 30, 2005. He was a retired cattle and poultry farmer, member of the Danville Church of Christ, 1972 Yell County Farm Family of the Year. He liked to originate new methods to help the cattle and poultry industry.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary Ann Christy Gooch; three sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Jan Gooch of El Dorado, AR, Pat and Sam Gooch of Morrilton, AR and Chris and September Gooch of Warren, PA; a brother, Tommy Gooch of Lone Pine, AR; two sisters, Pearl Davis of Danville, AR and Nettie Pitts of Ola, AR; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Service was Saturday at the Danville Church of Christ. Burial was in Lower Spring Creek Cemetery under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Robert Keathley, Sam Bonds, Terry and Michael Hennessy, Jeremiah and Tyler Gooch. Memorials may be made to the Arkansas Hospice, 2405 East Parkway, Suite 3, Russellville, AR 72802 or Danville Church of Christ, PO Box 896, Danville, AR 72833. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 6, 2005)
Kie Theodore "Pete" Gooch, age 93, of Dardanelle, AR died Friday, February 11, 2000 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. He was a native of Perry County and a son of the late David Drury and Sarah Love Woodall Gooch. He was a retired maintenance man for Valmac Industries and Tyson Foods and a member of the Blue Star Masonic Lodge in Dardanelle.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Banks Gooch and a son, Leroy Gooch.
Survivors include, a son, Teddy Gooch of Centerville; a daughter, Beverly Adams of Hot Springs; five grandchildren, Karen Baskin, Douglas Gooch and Christie Gooch all of Centerville, Kurt Gooch and Kimberlee Gooch both of Saint Petersburg, FL; two great grandchildren, Jonathan and Trent Baskin of Centerville.
Funeral service was Monday at Shinn Chapel with the Rev. Milton Cowling officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery near Dardanelle by Shinn Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 16, 2000)
Luther Woodall Gooch, age 91, of Ozark, AR formerly of Ft. Smith, AR died Sunday, August 15, 1999 at his home in Ozark. He was born December 30, 1907 in Oppelo, AR to the late David Drury Gooch and Sarah Woodall Holley Gooch. He was retired from the Civil Service working at Camp Chaffee, AR., past member of the Arkansas National Guard and a member of the Belle Point Masonic Lodge 20 in Ft. Smith and a 32 degree Mason.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Ivory Gooch and five half brothers, Clone Gooch, Cal Gooch, Martin Holley, Arley Holley and Andrew Holley; four half sisters, Nettie Miller, Sharlet Mills, Emma Upton and Mary Gooch.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lottie Mae Michael Gooch; two sons and daughter-in-law, Dr. Jan Woodall Gooch of Atlanta, GA and John David "Chuck" and Carolyn Gooch of Lavaca, AR; one daughter, Linda Jane Isaac of Ozark, AR; one brother, Kie T. "Pete" Gooch of Dardanelle, AR; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Service will be Wednesday, August 18, 1999 at 10:00 a. m. Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Mr. Robert Vowell officiating. Interment will be in New Hope Cemetery with full Masonic rites by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 18, 1999)
Mrs. Mary Holly Gooch, age 58, died at her home in the Lone Pine community Saturday, August 12, 1950. She was born at Quitman, in 1892 and was married to George Calvin Gooch at Perry on July 2, 1905. Mr. and Mrs. Gooch moved to Yell County soon after their marriage. She was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband; four daughters, Mrs. Clarence Davis and Mrs. Alfred Pitts of Ola, Mrs. Frances Hunt Madden of Danville; four sons, Earnest, Tommy, William and Alton, all of Danville; five brothers, Martin Holley, Ivory Gooch and Theodore Gooch, all of Dardanelle, Artie Holley of Belleville and Luther Gooch of Danville; 14 granddaughter and two great grand children (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 17, 1950)
Miss Kathleen Goocher, age 93, of Dardanelle, AR died Friday, August 6, 1999 at Dardanelle Nursing Home. She was retired from Timex Corp. at Little Rock, daughter of the late Andrew "Buddy" and Katie Lawrence Goocher and attended the First Assembly of God Church.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Austin and Aubrey Goocher; three sisters, Clyde Barnett, Evelyn and Pauline Goocher and a nephew, Buddy Chock Goocher.
Survivors include a brother, Chock Goocher of Gary, IN; a sister, Mildred Hanschmidt of Cincinnati, OH; four nieces, Paula Kay Goocher Carey, Virginia Moore, Betty Joe Prim and Anna Lee Horn; four great-nephews, Steve Goocher, Andrew Carey, Randy Horn and Danny Moore; five great-nieces, Tammy Foreman, Priscilla Anderson, Hope Lowery, Katie Beam and Sandra Bowles; and 11 great-great nephews and nieces.
Funeral service was Monday at Dardanelle Funeral Service Chapel by the Rev. James Lowe. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery by Dardanelle Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Roy Luther George, Billy Bob Pitts, Kenneth Witt, Dean Wright, Steve Goocher and Mike Norris. Honorary employees and staff of Dardanelle Nursing Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 11, 1999)
Mrs. F. M. Goodbar, of North Little Rock, age 83, died at a Russellville hospital, May 10, 1950. She was born at Crockets Bluff, Ark. daughter of W. N. and Francis Jelks Bradford.
She is survived by two sons, Bernard Goodbar of Little Rock and Rev. Fritz Goodman of Danville; five grandchildren and eight grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 11, 1950)
Mrs. Eunice Goodier, age 89, of Atkins, AR died Monday, July 24, 2000 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, AR. She was born September 1, 1910 at Atkins, AR to the late William L. Jr. and Nancy Hern Sorrells. She was at tired teacher and business owner. She and her husband, the late Gerald Goodier, owned and operated Goodier Hardware in Dardanelle, AR. She was a 1932 graduate of Arkansas Tech University, a member of the Atkins Baptist Church and the Music Club.
Survivors are, a daughter and son-in-law, Lina and Al Davidson of Atkins, AR; two sisters, Eula Holbrook of Russellville, AR and Jessie Douthit of Lake Charles, LA; two brothers, William L. Sorrells Jr. of Atkins, AR and Billy Harrell Sorrells of Russellville, AR and several nephews and nieces.
Service was July 27, 2000 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Larry Thomas and Rec. Al Sparkman officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home or Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were, Charles Jackson, Mike Warren, Bobby Cowan, Robert Travis, Doug Weeks, Russell Robertson, Emmett Haney and James O. Woods. Honorary were Music Club members. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 2, 2000)
John O. Goodier, age 78, retired tinner, died at his home in Dardanelle Friday. He was a native of Dardanelle, and a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joe Goodier, early settlers of Dardanelle.
Survivors include a son, Joe Goodier of Dardanelle and two sisters, Mrs. W. R. Bullock of Russellville and Mrs. Charlie Rice of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 4, 1950)
Mayble Cole Goodier age 96 of Dardanelle died March 5, 2006 at her home. She was born January 1, 1910 near Fort Towson, OK, daughter of John and Lillie Mae Cole. She was raised and attended schools in Sparkman, AR before graduating from Ouachita Baptist College in 1932. After teaching school for several years in Mississippi, she was married in June 1936 to the Rev. Gordon C. Goodier of Dardanelle, whom she met while attending Ouachita Baptist. Their first pastorate was the First Baptist Church in Eureka Springs where their only child was born in 1938. Later Southern Baptist Pastorates included Compton Heights Baptist Church in St. Louis, MO for 18 years, Baptist Temple Church in Fresno, CA, First Baptist Church of Pacific Beach, CA and Halcyon Way Baptist Church in San Leandro, CA. During this time she was active in State and National WMU work and a frequent speaker regarding religious education for children before Southern Baptist Sunday School workers in Missouri and California, as well as at the annual summer conferences in Glorieta, NM and Ridgecrest, NC sponsored by Southern Baptist Convention Sunday School Board. Upon retirement in 1971, she and her husband returned to Dardanelle where they made their residence. During the 1970 s and 1980 s she was an active member of the Dardanelle Garden Club, the First Baptist Church of Dardanelle, where she also taught a Sunday School Class, and as a Red Cross volunteer at the Dardanelle Hospital. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Gordon C. Goodier and a sister, Rosyln Erickson.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Gordon C, Jr. and Beatrice Goodier of King wood, TX; three grandsons, Nicholas Goodier of Alamogordo, NM, Christopher Goodier of Houston, TX and Jonathan Goodier of Irving, TX; a sister, Erah Thweatt of Van Cleave, MS; two nephews and six nieces, two of which are Linda Davidson of Atkins, and Connie Goodier of Russellville.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 11, 2006 at 9:30 a. m. at the First Baptist Church in Dardanelle with Rev. Milton Cowling officiating. Internment was in Brearley Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 15, 2006)
Jackie Goodman Sr. age 46 of Danville died Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. He was born March 31, 1961 at Des Arc to the late "Jim" James Arlon Sr. and Nancy Gross Goodman. He was a member of the Miracle Outreach Ministries in Belleville.
He is preceded in death by his parents; a son, Jackie Wayne Goodman Jr. and a brother, Johnny Dean Goodman.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Jessica and Jason Teeter of Dover; brother, "Jim" James Arlon Goodman Jr. of Alexandria, LA; sister, Nancy Massengale of Russellville; five grandchildren; one niece and two nephews; fianc e, Patricia Hodges of Danville.
Graveside services will be Saturday, 2:00 p. m. at Brearley Cemetery. Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 19, 2007)
Nancy Ruth Gross Goodman, age 65, of Dardanelle, AR died Thursday, September 9, 2004. She was born June 13, 1939 in Des Arc, AR to the late Ernest Nole and Verna Ruth Tippit Gross. She was employed at Saint Mary's Medical Center in Russellville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Goodman, Sr., a son, Johnny Goodman and a grandson, Jackie Goodman, Jr.
She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, James Jr. and Jeanie Goodman of Alexandria, LA and Jackie Wayne Goodman, Sr. of Dardanelle, AR; a daughter Darlene Goodman Massengale of Russellville; a brother and sister-in-law, Troy and Lucille Gross of Conway; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral was September 13, 2004 at Centerville Baptist Church with Rev. James Whitlock and Ed LaRoe officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Larry Vernon, Michael May, Bentley Geurian, Tony Hester, Roger Ramey and Darrell Barnes. Honorary were members of the Centerville First Baptist Church Sunday school class. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 15, 2004)
Evelyn Louise Goodson, 63, of Ola died Thursday, February 9, 2006 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. Born May 28, 1942, in Little Rock, she was the daughter of the late Jessie Sampley, and retired as manager of Captian 9 restaurant in Little Rock and a caterer for St. John s Seminary. She was a member of the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, John Morris Goodson, Sr. children, Angela and Ronnie Ross of Hot Springs, John M. Penny Goodson, Jr. of Vilonia, Amanda and Johnny Warren of Siloam Springs; mother, Lucille Brigman Dunlap of Little Rock; brothers, Richard Lee Sampley of Alexander, J. E. Sampley of Oklahoma, Dewitt Sampley of Clinton; half-sisters, Alice Alford of Heber Springs, Gladys Henderson of Little Rock; grandchildren, Alisha Lynn Koplen, Amber Lanette Koplen, Jonathan Wayne Koplen, Christopher Ross, Taryn Middleton, Jacob William Goodson, Andrea Hull, Addison Warren, Chris Warren, Joseph Warren.
Funeral was held on Monday, February 13, 2006 at Birta Bethelehem Missionary Baptist Church with the Reverend Ron Whittle and Reverend Ricky Kimzey officiating. Burial was in Birta Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home. Pallbearers include Jeremy Gadberry, Hugh Eldridge, Tim Harken, Bryan Harken, John Owen and Charlie Adams. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 15, 2006)
Friday, May 13th, the Rev. Thorpe Lee, Perry, conducted the funeral services of Milas J. Goodson in the Baptist Church at Birta. Interment in the Mason Cemetery. Pall bearers were Harry McCoy, Jim McGhee, Arch Robinson, Harold Jones, Henry Wilson and Rev. Ivan Marcum.
Milas Goodson died May 10, 1949 at the age of seventy years. He was married to Miss Effie Thorpe in 1905, and to this union were born five daughters Mrs. Glennie Eldridge, Birta, Mrs. Syble Storment, Detroit, Mich. Mrs. Pauline Franklin Little Rock, Mrs. Mary Lou Howard. Little Rock, and Mrs. Treva Dell hacker, El Centro, Calif.; his brother's are Otis, Booneville, Amos and John of Paris, Lee of Corley and Ovas, Little Rock; fourteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Mr. Goodson lived most of his life in Birta, where he was engaged in the mercantile business part of the time and served as postmaster for 42 years, just retiring a few months before his death. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 19, 1949)
William Earl Goodson, age 82, of Havana, died Sunday November 18, 2001 at his residence. He was born in Houston, TX, October 27, 1919 son of the late J. W. and Mildred Delano Goodson. He was a WWII Army Aircore Veteran.
He was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Grace Slinn.
Survivors include three sons, Gregory M. Goodson, and Glenn M. Goodson, both of Havana, Geoffrey M. Goodson of Houston, TX; a daughter, Gayle M. Herrington of Copley, OH; a sister, Hester Powers of Woodlands, TX; and one granddaughter, Elizabeth Marie Goodson of Havana.
Funeral services were Tuesday, November 20, 2001 at 2:00 p. m. at the Moores Chapel Church in Waveland. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Magnolia, TX. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 28, 2001)
Bertha Goodwin, 88, of Ola died Saturday, October 17, 2009 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. She was born January 9, 1921 in Noodle, Texas to William and Mary Etta Simmons Brown.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers Dub, Paul Bobby and Johnny Brown; sisters, Nancy Brown and Lois Beebe.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Bob Hobbs of Ola; son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Mary Vanderwert of Paso Robles, CA; sisters, Mary Ethel Hughes, Margie Armstrong and Mary Lou Armstrong of CA; grandchildren, Trevor Hobbs of Ola, Katie Page and Christien Page of California. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 21, 2009)
Alfred A. Gordon Sr., age 72, of Route 1, Casa, died Wednesday, January 28, 1987 at Perry. He was a retired truck driver for the Arkansas Highway Department and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ova Gordon; three sons, Marion Gordon of Little Rock, Doyle Gordon of Perryville and Junior Gordon of Casa; four daughters, Irma Otto of Etowah, Tenn., Linda Thomas and Sharon Davis of Perry, and Cathy Faulkner of Casa; two sisters, Mrs. Eva Sanford and Mrs. Myrl Frost of Morrilton; 20 grandchildren, and a great-grandchildren.
Funeral was Friday at Casa Assembly of God Church by the Rev. Darrell Selvey. Burial will be in Casa Cemetery by Shinn Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 2-4-1987)
Bertha Mae Gordon, age 73 of Harvey died Sunday, July 16, 2000 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was a homemaker and member of Gravelly Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, R. R. Gordon, of the home, one sister; Sarah Jo McAnnally of Megargel, TX, two brothers; Robert Benton Anderson, Jr. of Albuquerque, NM, and Mack Anderson of Fort Worth, TX; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are David Anderson, Bradley Pickens, Rod Rupe, Joe Pickens, Roy Lee Austin, and Spence Allen.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 19, 2000, 10:00 a. m. at Gravelly Methodist Church, with burial at Monroe Cemetery, at Harvey, AR. Arrangements by Martin Funeral Home, Waldron, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 19, 2000)
Rozier Riggs Gordon, age 89, of Harvey, AR died Friday, March 29, 2002 in Dardanelle, AR. He was a farmer and member of Gravelly Methodist Church. He was the widower of Bertha Gordon.
He is survived by a sister, Ila Pearl Carpenter of Waterloo, AR; a brother, Luther Dillard Gordon of Texarkana, AR; a nephew, Danny Riggs Gordon of Texarkana and a niece Alice Bennett of W. Monroe, LA.
Funeral service was April 1, 2002 at the Gravelly Methodist Church with burial at the Monroe Cemetery in Harvey, AR. Service under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. Pallbearers were Jim Roberson, Roy Lee Austin, Rod Rupe, David Anderson, Spencer Allen and Allen Ray Austin. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 3, 2002)
Roland "Red" Ray Gorman, age 68 of Havana, died Wednesday, February 1, 2006 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born at Ft. Davis, Texas on July 28, 1937 to Walter David and Maude Bell Gallihare Gorman. He was a member of the Western Yell County Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a great granddaughter, Ryan Faith Gorman.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Carolyn Childress Gorman; sons and daughter-in-law, Leslie and Sharee Gorman of Danville, Robbie Gorman of Havana; daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Donald Parks of Havana; brother and sister-in-law, Walter and Joyce Gorman of Havana; two half sisters, Ola Mae Heflin of Abilene, Texas, Barbara Smith of Lakefork, Texas; seven grandchildren, Russell Gorman of Havana, Sara Loyd of London, Nathan Gorman of Waldron, Josh Parks of Havana, Amanda Bland of Belleville, Shales Gorman of Benton, Tanna Parks of Havana; four great grandchildren, Lauren Gorman of Waldron, twins, Kaitlin and Ashley Bland of Belleville, Jessie Duncan of London, arriving in May, Justin Tyler Bland; several nieces and nephews.
Services were held on January 4, 2006 at Western Yell County Church of Christ with John McCourt officiating. Burial was in Havana Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Walker, Mark Fincher, Dan Fincher, Ronald Parks, Rick Wiser, Steve Ridenour, Jason Ridenour, James Ridenour and Philip Ridenour. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 8, 2006)
Ryan Faith Gorman, infant daughter of Nathan and Monique Cook Gorman of Waldron, AR died Thursday, May 13, 2004 at St. Edward's Mercy Medical Center in Ft. Smith, AR.
She is survived by her parents, Nathan and Monique Gorman of Waldron, AR; a sister, Lauren Hart Gorman of Waldron, AR; paternal grandparents, Leslie and Sharee Gorman of Danville, AR; Maternal grandparents, Barbara Cook and Dennis Cook both of Portland, OR; great grandparents, Roland "Red" and Carolyn Gorman of Havana and extended grandparents, Gary and Sandra Garner of Danville.
Graveside service was May 17, 2004 at Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 19, 2004)
Longtime Postal Carrier, Dewey Gossage, Dies He drove somewhere between 1. 5 million and 2. 25 million miles on the same postal route for over one-half century (55 years) delivering literally hundreds of thousands of pieces of mail to thousands of households down through his tenure before he retired at the age of 87. Dewey Gossage, 93, of Plainview, died on February 18th. (complete obit page 9) Although it cannot be accurately calculated because his miles on his route changed many times over the years, Gossage drove a minimum of one and a half million miles during his 55 years, but, if you calculate an average of what he was driving when he retired and an average of the miles when he began (and in between), it could very well be that he drove up to 2. 25 million miles on his postal route. And he only drove Ford trucks.
After a two-month tour of duty during World War II, the war ended, and Gossage, whose military job had been handling mail call, returned to Plainview. In 1947, Gossage bid on the "Star Route" and received the contract that he maintained until July 2002.
He was born and raised on South Fourche in southern Yell County. He has been a member of Plainview Masonic Lodge No. 641 for 69 years.
100 Mail Boxes, 7 Post Offices In the beginning there were about 100 boxes with seven post offices including Nimrod, Aplin, Hollis, Steve, Onyx, Aly, and Plainview. Gas was 19 cents a gallon, and the route was about 130 miles per day. Gossage said "There have been seven postmasters in Plainview during the 55 years he carried the mail Ola Garner, J. D. Taylor, Floy Barton, Tom Miller, Cherry Turner, Tara Hood, and now Bud Masterson.
Milked Cows, Delivered Alligators Some of the most unusual experiences were when he stopped to milk a cow for a family on vacation, when he found a sack containing a black snake in a mailbox, and when he delivered an alligator to a lady who was rather provoked at the sender of the creature. Dewey has seen four bears, up to 25-30 deer in one day, and lots of turkeys and squirrels. Hawkins Now Has Route Marty Hawkins, substitute mail carrier for Gossage, received the contract on what is now the "Highway contract 68, or HC 68 Route, and continues the 130-mile route.
Lisa Gay, Human Resources Director for the Postal Service in Conway, said of Dewey upon his retirement, "He's always there. It's like he never got sick. I think the man is indestructible. " Scott Blake, former Plainview OIC, said "He's a hero. His record is simply inapproachable. " "Dewey Gossage personified the United States Postal Service. " (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 25, 2009)
Dewey Andrew Gossage, age 93 of Plainview, died Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. He was born October 3, 1915 in Steve, Arkansas to the late Henry and Bertha Cox Gossage. He was a WWII Naval Veteran, retired rural postal mail carrier, mason and member of Star Route Carriers Association, an avid outdoors-man, and especially loved to turkey hunt.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Sarah Elizabeth "Elva" Crawford Gossage; son, Donald Ray Gossage; a granddaughter and grandson.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn and Roy Donnell of Brandon, MS, two grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were Saturday, February 21, 2009 at Old Shed Cemetery in Steve with Glen Davis officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 25, 2009)
Lt. Col (Ret.) Donald Ray Gossage of Boerne, TX, passed away Friday, August 27, 1993 in Kendall County, Texas, at the age of 59. He was born in Steve, Arkansas, January 25, 1934.
Col. Gossage is survived by his wife, Mary Jo Gossage; a son and daughter-in-law, Daniel Keven and Kristen Gossage and a grandson, Derek Anthony Gossage, all of Boerne, TX; his parents, Dewey and Elva Gossage of Plain view, AR and a sister, Marilyn Donnell of Jackson, Mississippi.
Funeral services were held at St. Helena's Episcopal Church in Boerne Tuesday, August 31, with t the Rev. Bill Calhoun officiating. Interment with full military honors followed at. Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 9-8-1993)
Elva Gossage, age 88 of Plainview, died Sunday, November 27, 2005 at Chamber Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was born in Steve, Arkansas on December 9, 1916 to William and Nancy Green Crawford. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband of 72 years, Dewey Gossage daughter, Marilyn Donnell of Jackson, MS brother, Laudell Crawford of CA sister, Christine Defferd of OK; two grandchildren and four grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, November 30, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Shed Cemetery in Steve, AR with Reverend Glen Davis officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 30, 2005)
George Calvin Gossage, age 82, died December 4, 1959 at Benton.
He is survived by his wife, Carre; seven sons, James of Jessieville, Amos of Sherill, Steve, Paul and Louis of Benton, Tom of Altheimer and Emmett of California; three daughters, Janie Yates and Jose Eubanks of Benton and Eunice Eubanks of Altheimer; two brothers, Hence of Benton and Pat of Dierks; two sisters, Iiabell Yates of Danville and Margaret Yates of Hot Springs; 41 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, December 31, 1959)
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