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Jeffrey Alan Hetland, age 45 of Dardanelle died Sunday, December 25, 2005 at UAMS Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born December 1, 1960 at Webster City, IA to Sharon and Vernon Hetland. He graduated from Ames High School in Ames, IA, attended Arkansas Tech University and UCA in Conway where he received his Masters Degree. He was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church in Russellville.
He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Silas and Beatrice Hetland and an uncle, Rodney Ruhl.
Survivors include his wife, Kay Champion Hetland of Dardanelle; son, Aaron Silas Hetland of Dardanelle; mother and stepfather, Sharon and Lyle Hawkins of Webster City, IA; a half sister, Dawn Hetland of Des Moines, IA; two stepsisters and their husbands, Suzanne and Richard Gatewood of Russellville, Cindy and Michael Farzley of Little Rock; maternal grand-parents, Carl and Gwyn Ruhl of Dardanelle; Uncle David Ruhl and wife Connie of Dardanelle, Uncle Jerry Ruhl of Blairsburg, IA, brother-in-law, Tom Champion and several cousins.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 29, 2005, 2:00 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Russellville with Pastor Darrell Kobs officiating. Internment will be at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Pallbearers are Mike Ruhl Nate Ruhl, Rodney Beehrle, Ralph Boen, Roy Champion, Charlie McKool. Memorial may be made to: Arkansas Children's Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 2222," Little? Rock, Arkansas 72203. 4 Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 28, 2005)
Robert K. Hettinga, age 65, of Dardanelle, AR, died Monday, May 19, 1997 at the University Medical Center in Little Rock. He was a son of the late Reimer and Jennie Sjoerdsma Hettinga and was born in Wausau, Wisconsin. He was a retired administrator of the First Baptist Church, Russellville, a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, a deacon and Sunday School teacher at First Baptist, a member of the Board of Director of the Arkansas Baptist Children's Home and a member of the Arkansas Valley Woodcarver's Association.
He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Hettinga; one son and daughter-in-law, Randall W. and Sheila Hettinga of Danville, AR; one daughter, Melanie Posey of Russellville; three brothers, Roy Hettinga of Jenison, MI; Andrew Hettinga of Hatley, WI and Floyd Hettinga of Grandville, MI; one sister, Emma Dyke of Wyoming, MI; three grandchildren, Zachary Hettinga, T. J. and Luke Posey.
Memorial service was May 22, 1997 at the First Baptist Church of Russellville with Rev. Jack Riley and Rev. Stephen Davis officiating. Graveside service was May 22 at Garden of Memories in Charleston, AR with Rev. Roger Haney and Rev. Tom Walker officiating. Active pallbearers were Wolf Troyke, F. C. "Jock" Davis, Kevin Tuckfield, Steve Morrison, Robert Woolsey and Gerald Thurber. Honorary Golden Voyagers Sunday School Class of the church. Memorials may be made to the Arkansas Baptist Children's Home, c/o Arkansas Baptist State Convention, P. O. Box 552, Little Rock, AR 72703. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 28, 1997)
Doris Hickey, age 80, passed away November 4, 2009 at Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was a beautician at Doris Beauty Shop for 50 years. At one time she managed the Dardanelle Country Club. She was a dedicated hardworking business woman that will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.
She is preceded in death by her late husband, William L. Hickey; her parents, Bill and Jewell Hundley; two brothers, Jack Hundley and Gordon Hundley; one daughter-in-law, Pamela Hickey. Her survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, William Hickey Jr. of Southlake, TX, Kim and Brenda Hickey of Dardanelle; three grandchildren, JJ and Monica Hickey of Dardanelle, Brooke and Justin Bull of Dardanelle, Ross Michael Hickey of Houston, TX; two great grandchildren, Jett and Scout Bull of Dardanelle; several nieces, nephews and many great friends.
A memorial service was held Sunday, November 8, 2009 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle. Burial was at Bryant's Cove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Bryant's Cove Cemetery, In care of Linda Ward, 60 Tulip Road, Casa, AR 72025. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 11, 2009)
John Ed Hickey, 73, of Centerville died Sunday, December 20, 2009. He was born September 25, 1936 in Bullfrog Valley, AR to the late Noel and Lois Lovelady Hickey.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Shirley Hickey; two siblings, Ralph Hickey. of Russellville, Lou Verdell Meadows of Dover; two sons, John Mark and wife, Susie Hickey of Pottsville, Michael and wife, Crystal Hickey of Mt. George; seven grandchildren, John Mark Hickey of Harrman, Gary Hickey of Pottsville, Felicia Hickey of Pottsville, Ashlyn Hickey of Mt. George, Chase Hickey of Mt. George, Haliegh Hickey of Waldron, Liz Romine of Atkins; three great-grandchildren, Abby Hickey of Hartman, Gabe Hickey of Hartman, Kate Harrell of Atkins.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Carson Hickey of Tacoma, WA; a sister, Norma Ruth Duncan of Tacoma, WA; a stepson, Rob Romine of Dardanelle.
John Ed graduated from Dover High School in 1954. He was a Korean War Veteran, he served in the US Army from 1954 to 1957 and after he was discharged he went to work for the Standard Rendering Plant in Russellville where he quickly learned all aspects of plant maintenance. In 1970, John resigned from Standard Rendering and founded Hickey Maintenance Inc. He started his company as the only employee and grew the organization into a company that at one time had over 100 employees. In 2001 John retired from the plant maintenance business after a very successful 31 years. At that point John then became very active in the cattle and hay business where he worked until his death. John also had a deep love for music and his guitar.
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 10:00 a. m. at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Dr. Jeff Paxton and Bro. Wiley Jones officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park in Russellville. Pallbearers will be Chris Mans, Kim Hickey, Gordon Miller, Kent Dollar, Beau Dollar, and Dow Dollar. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 23, 2009)
Johnnie Mae Hickey "Bubs" born December 21, 1928, passed away June 9, 2004, at Baylor Medical Center, Garland, Texas where she made her home for the past 33 years. She graduated school in Ola, Arkansas where many friends and relatives still reside.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Don Dixon and Melvin Dixon of Ola; Ted Dixon of Texas; her sisters, Floy Freeman of Texas; Evelyn Gershner and Margarette Dodd of Little Rock and her parents, Melvin Earnest and Marjorie Dixon of Ola. She will be remembered by the people whose lives she touched as a very special lady, always finding good in others.
She is survived by her husband, John Hogan Hickey, her daughter, Marlena Riordan and husband, James; her son John Gordon Hickey and wife, Pamela; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind two sisters, Celeste Stewart and Billie Shelton of Texas and one brother, Jim Bill Dixon of Arkansas.
Services were held June 12, 2004 at Charles W. Smith Sons Funeral Home Chapel, Sachse, Texas with Interment in Sachse Cemetery. The family requests Memorial donations be made to the American Heart Association, American Lung Association, the charity of your choice or The First United Methodist Church of Ola. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 23, 2004)
Perry Hickman, age 93, of Danville, AR died Thursday, March 12, 1998 at Mitchell Nursing Home in Danville. He was born July 6, 1904 in Searcy County; he was the son of the late John Amos and Ella Weaver Hickman.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Joy Hickman; three sons, Loyd, Wilburn and Johnny Hickman; two daughters, Jewell Frequaita and Evelyn Klober and two brothers, Carl and Henry Hickman.
Survivors include a daughter, Dovie McCallum; a step-son, Bobby Brown of Oklahoma; a sister, Sena Brown of Russellville; 16 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren and several nephews and nieces.
Graveside service was Saturday at Pisgah Cemetery at Pottsville, AR by Rev. William Hickman. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 18, 1998)
Billie Swilley Hicks, age 80, of Dardanelle died Wednesday, October 10, 2007, at Conway Regional Medical Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Violet Stanley Swilley; four brothers, Chuck Knoye, David Swilley, Dale Swilley and Johnny Swilley; and a sister, Marie Guilda.
Survivors include two daughters, Freda Hicks and Karen Standridge of Dardanelle; two sisters, Frances Fink of Leander, TX, and Rachel Tilmon of Dardanelle; and many nephews, nieces, and lots of special friends.
Funeral was Saturday at Cornwell Chapel with the Rev. Bob Alexander officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery. Pallbearers were Billy Hicks, Wesley Jones, Bill Yates, Joe Childres, Chuck Richards, and Butch Cossey. Arrangements made by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 17, 2007)
Edward L. Hicks, Jr. age 34 of Dardanelle, passed away Monday, December, 17, 2007 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was born August 19, 1973 in Danville to Edward L. and Brenda Kay Fergason Hicks. He was a good, loving husband, great father, good friend and attended the Amazing Grace Pentecostal Church at Dardanelle.
He is preceded in death by his father, Edward L. Hicks, Sr.; maternal grandparents, Opal and Kathleen Fergason; paternal grandparents, Everette and Martha Hicks.
Survivors include his loving wife of 16 years, Sandy Hicks of Dardanelle; 2 sons, Trey & Justin Hicks of Dardanelle; a daughter, Renee Hicks of Dardanelle; 3 brothers and sisters-in-law, Eugene and Terrie Morgan, Johnny Paul and Leeann Hicks, Brian and Margaret Hicks all of Centerville; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Cynthia and Wayne Gist of Centerville; Trina and Jerry Herring of Atkins; numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services were held Friday, December 21, 2007 at the Amazing Grace Pentecostal Church at Dardanelle with Bro. John Whorton and Bro. Jerry Williams officiating. Interment was at Petillo Hill Cemetery in Centerville. Pallbearers were Eugene Morgan, Johnny Paul Hicks, Brian Hicks, Adam Whitaker, Tim Riddell and James Sherrill. Honorary Pallbearers Thomas Hicks and Clay Crews. Arrangements are under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 26, 2007)
Edward Luther Hicks, Sr. age 50, of Dardanelle, AR died Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at his home. He was born October 7, 1951 in Grady, AR, the son of the late Everett Luther and Martha Mary Beck Hicks.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Everette Junior Hicks.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Hicks of Centerville, AR; 4 sons and daughters-in-law, Eugene and Tern Morgan of Kentucky, Edward and Sandy Hicks, Johnny Paul and Amanda Hicks, Brian and Margaret Hicks all of Centerville, AR; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Cynthia and Wayne Gist of Centerville, AR and Trina and Jerry Herring of Atkins, AR; 2 brothers and sister-in-law, Thomas and Peggy Hicks and Jimmy and Nancy Hicks all of Centerville, AR; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Brenda and Jack Gist and Belinda and Rick Wise all of Centerville, AR and 16 grandchildren.
Funeral service was March 30, 2002 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle, AR with Bro. John McCourt officiating. Burial was in Petillo Hill Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Eugene Morgan, Edward Hicks, Johnny Paul Hicks, Brian Hicks, Adam Britton and Steven Morgan. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 3, 2002)
Girtha Mae Swaim Hicks, age 92, died Wednesday, April 16, 1997 at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville. She was born in Aly, AR April 7, 1905. She was a retired nurse and member of the Plainview First Baptist Church.
Survivors include one brother, G. B. "Gurn" Swaim of Aly; a sister, Glyde Keener of Onyx; ten grandchildren and several great and great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was April 18 at the Aly Church with Rev. Joe Yates officiating. Burial was in Killian Cemetery in Aly. Grandsons served as pallbearers. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 23, 1997)
Isabelle Hicks, age 84, of Danville, AR died Saturday, September 20, 1997 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. She was a homemaker and a Free Will Baptist. Surviving are a daughter, Dorothy Owens of Danville, AR; two sons, Norman and Loyd Hunt both of Danville, AR; five grandchildren, Sherry Lampkins, Lorrie Hunt, Terry Owens, Amanda Scroggins and Cindy Cleveland and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was September 23 at the Egypt Free Will Baptist Church. Burial followed at the Union Hill Cemetery, Union Hill, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 24, 1997)
Mrs. J. L. Hicks, age 87, died at her home in Danville August 29. She had lived in Arkansas since the age of three and in Danville since 1925. She was a member of the Danville Baptist Church.
Mrs. Hicks was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Lee Hicks and by five of their 12 children.
She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Sarah Clark of Mtn Pine, Mrs. Obe Ebb of Watson, Mrs. Frank Jones of Garland, Texas, Mrs. Bruce Montgomery of Dumas and Mrs. Doshie Madden of Danville; two sons, John Hicks of Holly Ridge, La. and Henry Hicks of Venture, Calif; two half-brothers, two half-sisters, and 43 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 6, 1956)
James Hicks, age 61 of Malvern AR, formerly of Waveland AR died Friday, December 5, 1997 a Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Malvern, AR. He was born December 15, 1935 in Waveland, AR to the late Omer Develt and Ola Williams Hicks He was disabled.
Survivors include a brother Johnny Dale Hicks of Ft. Smith; a sister, Ina Joyce Cantrell of Fort Smith and several nieces and nephews.
Service was December 9 at Moore's Chapel Church with the Rev, Gaylon Mason officiating. Interment was in the Moore's Chapel Cemetery near Waveland by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 10, 1997)
Jerry Hicks, age 54 of Belleville passed away Sunday, July 18, 2010 at his home. He was born August 10, 1955 in Great Bend, KS. to James Earl and Sylvia Dean Clayton Hicks. He was a member of the Ranger Free Will Baptist Church. He was a avid fisherman, hunter and an expert marksman and a straight shooter. He was a current member of the Sunrise Bass Club. He was injured in an industrial accident and became known as "Mr Mom" as he look over the duties of the home and caring for his son and daughter as Cathy continued to work full time as an RN. He attended Medora Grade School. Buhler Grade School and graduated from Buhler High School. He was a certified mechanic. Preceded in death by his father, James Earl Hicks; grandparents, Ernest & Bertha Hicks; and William & Laura Clayton.
Survivors include his wife of 34 years Cathy Hicks of Danville; daughter Jamie Lamb and husband Michael of Newton, KS; son Heath Hicks and wife Kellie of Long Pond, PA; mother Sylvia Dean Hicks of Inman, KS; brother Larry Hicks of Hutchinson, KS; grandson Kaden Hicks of Long Pond, PA; grandmother Genevieve Hicks of Joplin, MO; numerous aunts and cousins. Service will be 10:00 a. m.
Wednesday July 21, 2010 at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel Danville with Rev. Shane Chancellor officiating. Services will also be held 10:00 a. m. Saturday July 24, 2010 at Union Valley Church in Hutchinson, KS with Roy Cummins officiating. Burial will be in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery in Hutchinson, KS. Pallbearers will be Larry Hicks, Stephen Cummins, Ike Cummins, Benjamin Cummins, Al Ediger, Glenn Field and Doug Roeder. Honorary will be Kenn Bell. Memorials may be made to the Ranger Free Will Baptist Church, 16125 North State Highway 27, Belleville, AR 72824. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 21, 2010)
Mary Jane (Pugh) Hicks, of Quitman, Arkansas, went home to her Lord on Sunday morning, March 9, 2008. She was born in Rover, Arkansas on February 4, 1928 to the late Clifford and Faye Pugh and has two brothers Harold Wayne Pugh (Alice) of Orange, California, and Bud Pugh (Jody) of Downey, California.
Jane is preceded in death by her husband Robert Dale Hicks and her grandson, Robert Scott Hicks.
She is survived by one son, James (Jim) Franklin Hicks and, wife, Karen and their sons, Justin Hicks, Ryan Hicks and Stephen Hicks of Conway. She is also survived by one daughter Karen Hicks Ward and husband, Jim of Cabot and their children Chris Ward, wife, Ashley and their children Sophie and Caden of Sherwood, Arkansas and Amie (Ward) Simmons, husband, Alan, of Chicago, Illinois.
Jane, known as Nannie to her grandchildren and family was the consummate homemaker. Her home was always neat and organized and there was always something good cooking on the stove. She loved taking care of people and babysitting all the grandchildren as they grew up. Jane enjoyed being outdoors, visiting with her neighbors and taking care of the animals on the farm she and her husband raised prior to his death. She enjoyed her church family at First United Methodist Church at Quitman. Nannie loved to laugh and all her grandchildren will tell you she always met them with open arms, a kiss and a smile. Each one was special to her and she was always there to encourage, listen and love unconditionally. She will be dearly missed by all of us who knew her. Our family would like to thank Woodland Hills Nursing Home and Arkansas Hospice for their care.
Memorials may be made to Quitman United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 167, Quitman, Arkansas 72131. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Wednesday at Quitman United Methodist Church conducted by her son-in-law, Rev. Jim Ward. Burial will be in Quitman Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 5:00 to 6:30 P.M., Tuesday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Date: 3-?-2008 )
Opha Leah Hicks Pearce Chester Hicks, age 79, Lee's Summit, MO passed away, Monday, July 29, 1996 at Lee's Summit Hospital. She was born January 3, 1917, in Danville AR, the eldest daughter of the late Charles G. and Bessie Renfrew Pearce. We attended school at Danville. She was a clerk for Sears Department Store for 30 years. She was a member of the Sears Retirees Club and a member of the Countryside United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Hicks in 1990 and her sister, Opal Marcum in 1993.
Survivors include one son, Donald F. Chester, Musatine, IA; three brothers, Houston Pearce, Modesto, CA, Joseph Pearce, Little Rock and Charles Pearce, Conway, AR; three grandchildren, Sharon Taylor, Mark Chester and Matthew Chester and two great-granddaughters.
Funeral services were August 3, 1996 at Park Lawn Chapel with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 8/28/1996)
Vada Francis Hicks, age 98, of Van Buren, AR, died Friday, April 20, 2007 at Crawford County Health & Rehab Center in Van Buren. She was born in Moore's Chapel community on February 26, 1909, the daughter of the late Ed and Polly Hunt Witt. She was a homemaker and a member of the Moore's Chapel Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Larkin Hicks and two sisters, Celia Crabtree and Edith Petillo.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Oneta Hicks of Van Buren, AR; granddaughter, Libby Morrow of Centerville, AR, Connie Thompson of Roland, OK and Pam Ingle of Fort Smith, AR and a host of great-grandchildren, family and friends.
Funeral service was April 23, 2007 at the Moore's Chapel Church. Burial was in the Moore's Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 25, 2007)
Mr. Johnnie Hiermeier, age 83, of Ola, AR died Saturday, October 11, 1997 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. He was born November 1, 1913 in Ola, AR to the late John and Jenny Hiermeier. He was a self employed logger and attended the Methodist Church in Ola.
He is survived by his guardian, Betsy Rice, of Ola, AR and many friends.
Graveside service was held October 14 at the Sandlin Cemetery in Ola with the Rev. Richard Stegall officiating. Services by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 15, 1997)
Berniece Hiett, age 83 of Dardanelles died Sunday, September 28, 2008 at Dardanelle Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. She was born August 18, 1925 at Melburn to the late Porter and Zella May Lawrence Hodges.
She is preceded in death by her parents; step-father, Garland Smothers; husband, Winston Hiett; son, Terry Lee Hiett; great-grandson, Adam Christopher Collins; sisters, Lorene Suggs, Erma Watkins, Jannie May Thorton, Virginia Riplogel and brother, Randell Dale Hodges.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Sonny and Phyllis Hiett, Danny and Dottie Hiett, Ronny and Brenda Hiett, Annette Hiett, Dwight and Maureen Hiett, Mark and Elaine Hiett; sisters and brother-in-law, Sharon and Bobby Williams, Wilma Joyce Dees; eleven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Graveside services to be held today, October 1, 2008 at 2:00 p. m. at Witts Springs Cemetery in Witts Springs with Rev. Cleland Tilley officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 1, 2008)
Terry Lee Hiett, age 54 of Centerville, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at Baptist Health Medical Center. He was born June 29, 1954 to Winston and Berneice Hiett of Witts Spring. He was employed by Bibler Brothers Lumber Company.
He is preceded in death by his father, Winston Hiett and a grandson, Adam Christopher Collins.
Survivors include his mother, Berneice Hiett of Dardanelle; wife of 29 years, Annette Hiett of Centerville; two daughters, Tracey Kirk of Dardanelle and April Hiett of Centerville; two granddaughters; five brothers and sisters-in-law, Sonny and Phyllis Hiett of Bruno, Danny and Dottie Hiett of Witts Spring, Ronny and Brenda Hiett of Marshall, Dwight and Maureen Hiett of Prairie Grove, Mark and Elaine Hiett of Dardanelle and several nephews and nieces.
Graveside services were held September 13, 2008 at Pisgah Cemetery in Pottsville with Rev. Clellan Tilley officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 17, 2008)
Mattie C. Crawford Higgs, age 73, of Blue Mountain, AR died Friday March 29, 2002 at the Paris Health and Rehab. Center. She was born April 21, 1928 in Danville, AR to the late Tom and Lillie Horn Crawford. She was a retired cook for the Danville School District, a member of the First Baptist Church in Danville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond E. Higgs.
Survivors are, a son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Melissa Higgs of Blue Mountain, AR; a daughter, Jeanetta Ewing of Arkansas City, KS; a brother, Billy Crawford of Conway, AR; a sister, Lillie Snow of Benton, AR and three grandsons.
Funeral service was April 2, 2002 at the Danville First Baptist Church with Rev. Delton M. Beall officiating. Burial was in Earl Ladd Cemetery at Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Michael Elliott, Eddie Short, Steven Cox, Rick Nordin, Bill Benson, George Newman. Honorary were Roger Elliott, Ed Blalock and Rusty Mosley. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 3, 2002)
Dora Lee Highfill, was born on Thursday, August 14, 1902 in Montgomery County, AR to John G. and Mary Ann (Brewer) Copeland. She passed from this life on Saturday, April 22, 1995 at her home in Bixby, OK at the age of 92. She was a longtime resident of Bixby having moved here in May of 1950 from Gravelly, AR. She was a homemaker and member of Shellenbarger Free Will Baptist Church. Her family warmly remembers her many loves and interest such as being a wonderful cook, crocheting, sewing, gardening and flowers of all lands. A special tribute to her life was the fact that every child in the neighborhood lovingly called her "Grandma" regardless of any family relation or not. The delight of her life were the visits from her many friends, neighbors and loved ones.
She married her husband, Loy Highfill in September of 1924 hi Gravelly, AR. In 1974 they celebrated their golden anniversary at their home in Bixby with over 65 family members present including every immediate family member. On December 19, 1983 after 59 years of marriage, Loy preceded Dora in death.
She was also preceded by her parents, two brothers Willie and Fred Coepalnd and one sister, Lola Ammons.
She leaves, three daughters Leah Hogan of North Little Rock, AR, Mary Sams of Bixby and Sue Cheatham of Broken Arrow; three sons, Dalton of Castro Valley, CA, Carlton of Carrollton, TX and Bill of Tulsa; one sister, Hester Oglesbee of Gravelly, AR; one brother, Jeff Copeland of Wenatche, WA; 17 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Casket bearers included her grandsons Robert Lynn Hogan, Mike Highfill, Rick Highfill, Danny Highfill, Phillip Highfill, Bobby Sams, Steve Sams, Jon Cheatham, James Cheatham, Robert Bruce Sams and Steve Hood. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 5/3/1995)
Garlin Terry Hightower, age 61, of Oklahoma City, OK died Monday, February 12, 2001 at the VA Hospital in Oklahoma City. He was born November 21, 1939 in Lindsey, OK to the late Garland and Heloise Hatfield Hightower. He was an Air Force Veteran and a well tester for Wei-Tex Inc. for twenty five years.
Survivors are six children, Gary Hightower and Sharon Miller both of Mustang, OK, Teri Dyan Ruddell and Buddy Hammer both of Midwest City, OK, Lisa Kay Smith and Sheryl Brawdy both of Oklahoma City, OK; one brother, Bill Hightower of Lindsey, OK; four sisters, Sylita Dessing and Danna Blanton both of Blanchard, OK, Garlene Holland of Linsey, OK and Barbara Collier of Oklahoma City, OK; 16 grandchildren and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.
Service was February 16, 2001 at Cornwell Chapel in Danville with Mike Raney officiating. Interment was in Hunts Chapel Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 21, 2001)
Mrs. Edna Rose Higman, age 68, of Rover died Sunday January 3, at her home. Mrs. Higman was a native of Missouri, daughter of the late James and Gladys Fowler, and a homemaker.
Survivor include, her husband, Johnnie Higman of Rover; three sons, Joe, Albert and Jesse Higman all of Rover; one daughter, Maryann Cooper of Rover, AR.; also two sisters and 29 grandchildren.
Graveside services and burial will be at 2:00 p. m. Wednesday, January 6, in the Hunts Chapel Cemetery at Rover with Rev. James Johnson of officiating. Arrangements and services by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 1/6/1982)
Kyle Matthew Higman, infant son of Billy and Felicia Smith Higman, died Monday, February 28, 2005, at Little Rock. He was born February 24, 2005, in Little Rock. Other than his parents, he is survived by his twin brother, Kaleb Joe Higman; paternal grandfather, Joe Allen Higman of Waldron, paternal grandmother, Karen Dean Morris of Atkins; maternal grandparents, Jonia and Dalonda Smith of Dover and Eva Smith of Havana; paternal great-grandparents: Bonnie and Newton Stone of Rover; and maternal great-grandparents, Jonia, Sr. and Norma Smith of Missouri and Charlie and Dora Mae Burleson of Havana.
Graveside service and burial was March 3, 2005 at Walnut Grove Cemetery with Rev. Mike Chisum officiating. Pallbearers were Darren Lewis and Donnie Linton. Arrangements are by Lemley Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 9, 2005)
Miss Clara Hignight died January 22, 1959 in a Little Rock Hospital at the age of 78. She was a lifelong resident of the Cedar Creek community and member of the Church of Christ.
She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Stella Nihart of Belleville and Mrs. Willie Gray of Havana; one brother, Monroe Hignight of Belleville; and 11 nieces and nephews. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, January 29, 1959)
Marion Munroe Hignight, 69, Belleville, died in the New Veterans Hospital at Little Rock Monday. He was a retired farmer, a veteran of WWI and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include one son, Claude Hignight of East Alton, Ill.; one daughter, Mrs. Wesley Stroud of Belleville; two sisters, Mrs. Willy Gray of Havana and Mrs. Stella Nihart of Belleville, and two grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, August 27, 1959)
Robert Hignight, age 54, of Cedar Creek community died Saturday, July 24, 1948 after a long period of illness.
He is survived by his wife, the former Carol Barber, two daughters, one brother, two sisters and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted by W. J. Catlett at the Cedar Creek Church of Christ. Cornwell Funeral Home was in charge. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 29, 1948)
Mrs. Willie Hignight, age 71, died at her home in Havana, September 26, 1950.
She is survived by four sons, Anthony and Richard of Chicago, Hugh of Hughson, Calif., Stanley of the U. S. Navy, children and by two sisters, Mrs. D. F. Burrows of Havana and Mrs. M. S. Pearce of Danville.
Services were conducted at the Methodist Church at Havana with Rev. Wilson and Rev. Goodbar officiating (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, October 5, 1950)
Steve Thomas Hildebrand, age 52, a resident of Los Alamos, NM died Friday, April 6, 2001 at his home. He was born May 17, 1948 at Prescott, AR to Arl and Cleo Wynn Hildebrand. He married Mary Jane Watson on May 27, 1927 at Plainview, AR. He received his Bachelor's in 1970 and his Master's in Physics in 1973 from the University of Arkansas. He completed his Ph. D. in Geophysics from the University of Texas at Dallas in 1993. After working in oil and gas exploration for several companies, he joined the Los Alamos National Laboratory as a seismologist. He was a member of the Society of Exploration Geophysicists and the American Geophysical Union. He was a member of the Los Alamos Unitarian Universalist Church.
Survivors include, his wife, Mary Watson Hildebrand of Los Alamos, NM; three; daughters, Melissa Hildebrand of Chicago, IL, Emily Hildebrand of Fayetteville, AR and Katie Hildebrand of Los Alamos, NM; his mother, Cleo Wynn Hildebrand of Prescott, AR. and one brother, Jerry Hildebrand of Texarkana, TX.
Funeral service will be 2 p. m. today, Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at the Plainview First United Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Elizabeth McMaster. Burial will be at Salem Cemetery at Plainview under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Home of Ola. Memorials may be made to the ALS (Lou Gehrig s Disease Association, 27001 Agoura Road, Suite 150, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301-5104 www. alsa. org) or the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 3300 E. Sunrise Drive, Tucson AZ 85718. Casket bearers will be Jerry Hildebrand, Jim Watson, Bill Pugh, Phil Church, Steve Chilcoat and John Watson. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 11, 2001)
Barbara Lou Hill, age 73, of Waldron, formerly of Mansfield, died Monday, October 15, 2007 at Mercy Medical Center in Waldron. She was born July 26, 1934 in Grove, OK, to the late Gilbert and Euna White Jones.
She is preceded in death by husband Otha H. Hill; sons Otha Lee Hill, Ronnie "Butch" Hill; and brother James Jones.
Survivors include a son & daughter-in-law, Don and Polly Hill of Ada, Oklahoma; daughter, Deanna Sehorn of Waldron, AR; daughter-in-law LaDonna Hill of Havana; brothers and sisters-in-law, Elmer and Sue Jones of Booneville; William Hugh and Iris Jones of Belen, New Mexico; sisters Willie Howard of Miami, OK; Margaret Turner of Fairland, OK; 7 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren.
Funeral service was held Friday, October 19, 2007 at the Tate Town Community Church with Rev. Ricky Hunt officiating. Burial was held at Union Hill Cemetery. Arrangement by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 24, 2007)
Betty Jo Ella Hill, age 69 of Casa, died Wednesday, June 22, 2005 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born March 30, 1936 in Casa to the late Clyde and Debbie Coates Chancellor. She was a homemaker and a mother and a member of the Church of Christ in Casa.
She was preceded in death by a son, Paul Hill and a brother, Billy Chancellor.
Survivors are her husband, Winton "Bud" Hill; son, Mike Hill of Birta; four daughters, Kathy Sales of Bauxite; Debbie McCutcheon of Harrison; Donna Hall of Lampasas, TX; Janet Hubbard of Perry; a daughter-in-law, Carol Ann Hill of Perry; fifteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held on Friday, June 24, 2005 at the Needmore Cemetery with Joel Tippit and Hollis Tippit officiating. Grandsons served as pallbearers. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 29, 2005)
Ella Irene Hill, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Great-Great-Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend, has departed this life to join family and friends in the presence of Her Lord on May 12, 2008 at home. Nonie was born on September 24, 1920 at Steve, Arkansas to Jesse Daniel and Pearl Gallion West.
Nonie is preceded in death by her parents, husband Clarence Hill, whom she shared 47 years with and daughter Anna Mae Lancaster.
She leaves a son, Danny Hill of Hollis, AR and his wife, Teresa, and son-in-law Othel Lancaster of Hollis, AR. Nonie had seven grandchildren Michael Lancaster of Plainview; Barbara Branch and husband, Mark, of Hollis; Terry Lancaster of Hollis; Melissa Bass and husband, Wade, of Perryville; Wayne Hill and wife, Michelle, of Hollis; Melissa Smith and husband, Frank, of Jonesboro; Mandi Robertson and husband, Zack, of Hot Springs; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Inez and Earl Nix, Louise Crain and Jessie Mae Tucker all of Hot Springs. In addition Nonie had 18 great-grandchildren Justin Lancaster and wife, Amanda, Jamie McEwen and husband, Aaron, Joe Branch & wife, Charlsa, Tony Branch & wife, Jessica, Heath Tyler, Brandy Campbell & husband, Jason, Maddie Bass, Kacey Suit & husband, Nick, Morgan Hill, Shayna Hill, Ashley Sales, Alex Sales, Jessie Hill, Kody Greene, Bradley Smith, Tyler Smith; Blaine Gregory and Daxton Robertson; six great great-grandchildren Brooklyn Ashton Lancaster, Daniel & Wesley Campbell, Alexis Sager and Katie Suit, one great-great granddaughter due in August, plus nieces, nephews, cousins and friends from life.
Nonie was a member of Valley Home Missionary Baptist Church in Hollis, Arkansas where she was a member for 74 years. She loved family and friends. She was most generous to all who knew her, and many she never met. She will always be remembered by her family and friends as genuinely kind, and her especially warm affection for her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She had a special ability to provide the right encouragement when it was needed to anyone who was down. Nonie will be missed tremendously; a part of her dwells with all of us who knew her. She told all the grandkids to always trust in the Lord. Nonie was a worker. She helped granddad in the fields and logging, ran the grocery store on 314 in Hollis for 20 years and was also a poultry grower for 15 years. Her favorite job was spoiling and helping raise and babysitting all her little ones (grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren).
Funeral Services will be 1:00 P. M. Thursday, May 15, 2008 at Valley Home Missionary Baptist Church with Brothers Jimmie Scott and Kenny Vosburg officiating. Burial will be in Nooner Cemetery in Steve, Arkansas. Pallbearers will be Michael Lancaster, Terry Lancaster, Wayne Hill, Wade Bass, Justin Lancaster and Mark Branch. Honorary Pallbearers will be Tony Branch, Joe Branch, Heath Tyler, Frank Smith, Zack Robertson, Aaron McEwen, Jason Campbell and Jeff McEarl. The family is especially grateful to the care and concern offered by so many - Hospice Home Care, Rita Wilson, Gina Neighbors (her angel), Leah Allison, Brother Jimmie Scott and Mrs. Vera Valley Home Missionary Baptist Church. Dr. James Humphreys and Staff, Dr. Rajesh Shroff and Staff, Medicine Shoppe-Hot Springs Village, St. Joseph's Heart Unit and the many friends who have called and came to visit, most of all, the prayers. The family request memorials to be made to Valley Home Missionary Baptist Church, 735 Highway 314, Plainview, AR 72857 or to Hospice Home Care, 1335 Airport Road, Hot Springs, AR 71901. Arrangements are with Caruth Village Funeral Home. Guest register is at www.Caruth-hale.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 21, 2008)
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