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Otis Roy "Pete" Holstein, age 48 of Belleville, died Saturday, February 22, 2003, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. He was born September 7, 1954, in Yuba City, California.
He was preceded in death by his father, Doyle Holstein and a baby daughter, Nicole Dawn Holstein.
Survivors include his wife, Katharine Holstein of Belleville, AR; daughters, Shirley Holstein and Kathy Holstein of the home; step daughter, Dametra Wright of Marshall, AR; mother and stepfather, Shirley and Sherman Bain of Belleville, AR; brothers, Craig "Buddy" Holstein, of Pasadena, FL, Leo Holstein of Pottsville, AR, Brian Holstein of Belleville, AR; a sister, Tammy Langston of Russellville, AR; a grandson, Lucas Wilfond
A memorial service was held Sunday at the New Life Trinity Assembly, Highway 10 West Danville, with Rev. W. A. Gorman officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 26, 2003)
Byron C. Holt, age 88 of Belleville, AR died Friday, March 28, 2008 at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. He was born November 10, 1919 in Charleston, MS to the late Leroy Edwin and Phebia Jane Emmaline Crow Holt. He retired after 30 years as a supervisor for the felt mills industry, was a farmer and a member of the Free Will Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Addie Belle Holt and a son, John Ford Holt.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Virgie Hunt Holt; two sons, Byron Ronald Holt of Shawnee, OK and Delbert Roy Hunt of Abbot, AR; four daughters, Gayla Beckwith of Midlothian, TX, Gwen Hulsey of Brilliant, AL, Marilyn Kay Horn of Danville, AR and Mary Ann Sims of Searcy, AR; a sister, Gertrude Peacock of Mississippi; 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Service was March 31, 2008 at the Free Will Baptist Church in Blue Ball with Rev. Michael Beckwith officiating. Burial was in the Egypt Cemetery. Pallbearers were Roy, Tim and Michael Hunt, David Beckwith, Richard Hulsey, Wesley Horn and Robert Sims. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 2, 2008)
C. J. Holt -Funeral services were conducted in the Danville Baptist Church December 18, 1947, for C. J. Holt, Little Rock, formerly of Danville, by Rev. John A. Freeman, Danville, assisted by Rev. Norman Ferguson, Ft. Smith. Mr. Holt was a member of the First Baptist Church, Little Rock and of the Danville Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by his widow of little Rock; two daughters, Mrs. Lee Lamb, Danville and Mrs. Henry Childress, Belleville; one sister, Mrs. Will Varnell, Magazine; three brothers, William and Wesley Holt of Rector and James Holt of Ola; two grandchildren, Robert Lee Lamb, Danville and Mrs. R. A. Worrel Jr., Fayetteville; one great grandson, Bradley Howard Worrel, Fayetteville, and a host of other relatives and friends. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, December 25, 1947)
James Nathan Holt, Jr. of Danville died Monday, January 1, 2001, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, AR. He was born November 15, 1935 in Yell County, AR, the son of James Nathan Sr. and Josie Owens Holt. He was a glass glazer retiring from Russellville Glass and a member of the Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Mary Sue Rogers Holt; his sons, Harry Hogan, Topeka, KS, Roger Hogan, Lebanon, IN and David Holt of Danville, AR; daughter, Brenda Boutbee, Knoxville, AR; two sisters, Joyce McNeil of Des Arc, AR and Charlene George of Conway, AR; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Funeral service was January 4, 2001 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Charles King officiating. Burial was in Mt. George Cemetery under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Homes. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 10, 2001)
John Edwin Holt, age 73 of Belleville, died Tuesday, January 27, 2009. He was born July 18, 1935 at Dutch Creek to the late Gurnia and Anna Chism Holt. He was a member of the Mt. George Church of Christ, a U. S. Navy Veteran and a County JP for 13 years. He was an avid thoroughbred horse trainer, a member of the Ola School Board for 18 years, the first Fan of the Year Recipient for the Ola Mustangs and coached pee wee ball during the 1970's and 1980's for the Ola Mustangs.
Survivors include his mother, Anna Holt of Mt. George; daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Jesse Justice of Danville, Sandra Holt of Mt. George, Christine and Jerry Brarinon of Dardanelle; son, Gurnia "Gene" Holt of Mt. George; grandchildren, Johnathan and Jessica Bilant, Matthew and Preston Forrest, Amanda Williams, Justin Baum, Nathan, Mason, and Emily Holt; great-grandchildren, Noah and Aubry Forrest, Madison and Jayden Williams; brothers and sisters-in-law, LaWayne and Mary Holt of Mt. George, Tommy and Linda Holt of Ardmore, OK, Lloyd, and Natasha Holt of Memphis; sister and brother-in-law, Birtha Mae and Harold Francis of Memphis; sister, Judy Westmoreland of Mt. George; the mother of his four children, Louise Tucker of Mt. George; nieces, nephews, family and many friends.
Funeral services were held January 30, 2009 at Mt. George Church of Christ. Burial was in Mt. George Cemetery with Military Honors by Boyce-Woods VFW Post #3141. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to the Mt. George Church of Christ, in care of Diane Springer, 10703 Fulton Road, Dardanelle, AR 72834 or the Ard Church of Christ, 10649 Ard Road, Dardanelle, AR 72834. Pallbearers were Johnathan Bilant, Matthew Forrest, Preston Forrest, Justin Baum, Larry Holt, Michael Holt, James Holt, and David Holt. Honorary pallbearers were Nathan Holt, Mason Holt, members of the Mt. George Church of Christ, and Ard Church of Christ. Arrangements by Cornwall Funeral Home, Danville. (Paid Obit (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 4, 2009)
John Ford Holt, age 51, died Saturday, January 20, 2007 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Addie Belle Havner Holt.
He is survived by his father & stepmother, Byron and Vergie Holt of Belleville, AR; a brother Byron Ronald Holt of Oklahoma; two sisters, Gay la Beckwith of Texas and Guinn Hullsey of Alabama and several nephews and nieces.
Graveside service was Saturday at the Egypt Cemetery with Rev. Michael Beckwith officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 31, 2007)
Mary Sue Rogers Holt, age 73, of Mt. George, AR died, Monday, December 7, 2009 at her home. She was born October 6, 1936 at El Paso, TX to the late Fred and Nellie Smith Rogers. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Centerville.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Nathon Holt, Jr.; sisters, Jo Harvey and Anita Rogers and a brother Roger Dale Rogers.
Survivors include three sons & daughters-in-law, Harry Hogan, Jr. of Monticello, IN, Roger and Ann Hogan of Lebanon, IN and David and Debbie Holt of Mt. George, AR; a daughter, Brenda Goates; three sisters, Anette Knowles, Ruth Hutchens, Betty Thurmond; three brothers, Dearl Rogers, Freddie Rogers and Donnie Rogers; eight grandchilden; 11 great grand children.
Funeral service will be Wednesday, December 9 at 2 p. m. at Centerville First Baptist Church with Charlie King and Jim Whitlock officiating. Burial will be iin Mt. George Cemetery. Pallbearers: Henry Mills, Choate, Bud and Inky Reece, Buddy Haney and Danny Level. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 9, 2009)
Mrs. Clara Gillum Holtzclaw, aged 75, of Little Rock, wife of Aubrey Holtzclaw, died Sunday. (1986) She was a Baptist.
Other survivors are three brothers, Pete Gillum and Jeff Gillum of Oklahoma and Don Gillum of Pine Bluff, and two sisters, Mrs. Leroy Price of West Memphis and Wilma Colbert of Phoenix, AZ.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Tuesday in First Christian Church in Marvell. Burial will be in Marvell Cemetery by Brickell Funeral Home of Marvell. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, -/-/1986)
Gary Wayne Honaker, age 53 of Russellville, died Sunday, July 12, 2009 at his home. He was born December 13, 1955 at Bakersfield, CA to the late Tommy and Jeannet Jenkins Honaker.
Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Christina Honaker of Florida, Shawn and Christy Honaker, Kevin and April Honaker and James and Michelle Webster Honaker all of Russellville, Neil and Heather Moudy of Atkins; mother of his children, Leslie Mills of Russellville; siblings, Barbara Ulinger, Wanda Hill of Buth, AZ, Brenda Brookman of IL, Wilma Strength of TX, Virdie Palmer and James Honaker both of OK, Bobby Honaker of WA, Tommy Lee Honaker, Jerry Honaker, Jim Honaker, Larry Honaker, and Sharon Carroll all of Russellville; fifteen grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held today, Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 2:00 p. m. at Furr Cemetery in Dover. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 15, 2009)
Harlen E. Honeycutt, of Stigler, OK, died Saturday, August 14, 2010 at his home. He was born December 31, 1957 at Fort Smith, AR to Herman and Margaret (Price) Honeycutt. He grew up in Yell County, AR. He received his education at Fourche Valley, Dardanelle, and Plainview-Rover Schools. His heart always stayed in Dardanelle where he lived the longest. He made his home in Houston, TX where he spent most of his working career. He made his home in Stigler in 1995. He was a wonderful gardener and took great pride in helping the elderly keep up their flower beds. He had a huge knowledge of types of flowers. He loved to fish and go boating with friends and family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Herman Honeycutt and Margaret Price-Highfill-Pearce.
He is survived by his stepfather, Wayne Pearce of Stigler; three sisters, Retha and Louie Brown of Stigler, Gena and Larry Goff of Stigler, Anna and Davy Mullins of Plainview, AR; two brothers, Michael and Gail Honeycutt of Santa Fe, TX, Jeffery and Brenda Highfill of Plainview, AR; as well as a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Memorial services were held Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at the Shearwood Memorial Chapel with Reverend Stacy Lisenbey officiating.
Service arrangements were under the direction of the King and Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 25, 2010)
Ida Marie Honeycutt was born in Plainview, AR. on February 3, 1940 to P.K. and Julia George Smith. She was "Born Again" on April 5, 1953, and went home to be with her Lord on May 4, 2009. On June 15, 1963, she married James Honeycutt. She worked at numerous factories but retired from the Arkansas Arts Center, after seventeen years, as a security guard. She also wrote poetry and painted. Marie taught the Gleaners Sunday School Class, delivered "Meals on Wheels", volunteered for Arkansas Hospice and the Plainview Community Library.
Survivors include her husband Jim; daughters, Karen & Bill Gilmore of Poplarville, MS. Kathy Ivy of Jacksonville, and Kristy & Jason Kordsmeier of Beebe; 14 grandchildren, many cousins & friends.
Funeral was May 8, at Plainview First Baptist Church with Brother Michael Ault officiating. Burial was at Birta Cemetery, Birta, AR by Humphrey Funeral Service (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 13, 2009)
James T. "Jim" Honeycutt, age 67 of Casa, died Wednesday, May 7, 2003 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born July 28, 1935 in Casa to the late Jack and Otha Tanner Honeycutt. He was a retired duty equipment operator, a member of the First Baptist Church in Casa and a Mason and a member of the Casa Masonic Lodge 537.
He was preceded in death by a son, James Ronald Honeycutt.
Survivors are his wife of 47 years, Nona Marcum Honeycutt; two daughters and son-in-law, Pat Hubbard of Russellville, Davetta and Darrell Robinson of Casa; a sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn and Russell Robinson of Casa; six grandchildren, Toni Johnston, Curtis and Andrea Hubbard, Cole, Jacob and Garrett Robinson; two great grandchildren, Courtney and Mackenzie Johnston.
Graveside services were Friday, May 9, 2003 at Casa with Rev. Gene Tanner officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 14, 2003)
Nona Sue Marcum Honeycutt, age 64 of Casa died Monday, February 2, 2004 at her daughter's house in Russellville. She was born November 2, 1939 in Casa to Mary Hayes Marcum and the late Eric Marcum. She was retired from Petit Jean State Park and a member of the Assembly of God Church in Ola.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James Honeycutt and one son, Ronald Honeycutt.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Pat and Mike Steele of Russellville and Devetta and Darrell Robinson of Casa; one brother, Jerry Marcum of Deberry, Texas; six grandchildren, Toni Johnston of Batesville, Curtis and Andrea Hubbard, both of Dallas, TX, Cole, Jacob and Garrett Robinson, all of Casa; two great grandchildren.
Funeral service was Wednesday, February 4, 2004 at the Assembly of God Church in Ola with Rev. Norman Chenowith and Rev. Lavan Robinson officiating. Burial was in Casa Cemetery at Casa. Pallbearers were Bobby Jack Benny Robinson, Jimmy Cooper, Harlen Porter, William and Carmen Wise. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 11, 2004)
Richard A. Honson, age 84, a resident of Russellville, AR, formerly of Mediapolis, Iowa, died Tuesday, January 4, 2000 at St. Mary's Medical Center at Russellville, AR. He was born on July 1, 1915 at Mediapolis, IA to Albion and Flossie Callaway Honson. He married Frances Lohmann Honson on February 18, 1938 at Burlington, IA. He retired as an owner and operator of the Senor Bob's Taco Hut in Russellville. He was a member of the Gideons Int. and worked in the Pope Co. Detention Center with the Russellville Chapter of the Gideons and was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Russellville.
He was preceded in death by, his parents, one daughter, Janice Mendenhall, son-in-law, Larry Ward.
Survivors include, wife, Frances Honson of Russellville, AR; two daughters and son-in-law, Joyce and Raymond Raines, Martinez, CA and Jeraldine Ward of Atkins, AR; a son and daughter-in-law, Richard D. and Kathy Honson of Silom Springs, AR; eight grandson; one step-granddaughter; five step-grandsons; 16 great grandchildren; one brother, Robert Honson of Rockford, IL; two sisters, Marcella Myers of Mediapolis, IA and Marjorie Dodds of Burlington, IA and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was January 7, 2000 at the First Church of the Nazarene in Russellville, AR, officiated by Rev. Larry Jeffries. Burial was at the Kossuth Cemetery at Mediapolis, IA under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to the Church of the Nazarene or the Gideons International in lieu of flowers. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 12, 2000)
Eurcie Hood, age 92, of Danville, AR passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2010. She was born January 18, 1918 in Waveland, AR to the late Joseph W. and Ida Mae Baker Shott. She was a Head Pastry Cook for Pulaski Heights School and worked for Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City, OK. She was a member of the Methodist Church in Belleville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Troy Newton Hood; parents; brothers, Norman and Billy Joe Shott and sisters: Jewell Berney and Wanda Hardman.
Survivors include daughters and a son-in-law, Eula Nichols of Little Rock and Ida and Travis Garner of Danville; brother and sister-in-law, Ed and Jewell Dean Shott of Waveland, AR; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Funeral service was September 10th at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel with Jeff Smith officiating. Burial was in the Earl Ladd Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 15, 2010)
Lillian Juanita Hood, age 80 of Havana, AR died Sunday, September 24, 2000 at her home in Havana, AR. She was born January 4, 1920 in Logan, County, Arkansas to the late Robert and Ciller Nolen Garner. She was a mother and homemaker and taught painting and ceramics.
Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Arless Hood; two sons and daughters-in-law, Arless Don and Phyllis Hood and Joe Dean and JoAnn Hood all of Havana; a daughter and son-in-law, Emma and Roger Turley of Havana; two sisters, Rosalie Townsend and Ophelia Howard both of Booneville, AR; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 27, 2000 at 2:00 PM at the Moore's Chapel Church with Rev. Hulon Wiser officiating. Burial will be in Moore s Chapel Cemetery. Her grandsons and grandsons-in-law will be pallbearers. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 27, 2000)
Marie E. Hood, age 89, passed away November 7, 2009 in Edmond, OK. She was born January 3, 1920 in Havana to Edward Beulah (Cox) Slay.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Coy Hood. Visitation will held 6-8 p. m. tonight, Wednesday, November 11 at Cornwell Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be 1:00 p. m. Thursday, November 12 at Moore's Chapel in Waveland, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 11, 2009)
Mrs. Mattie Rogers Hood, 75, died at the home of her son, Jimmie Rogers, at Batesville on January 31, 1949. She was married to A. B. Rogers in 1892. To this union nine children were born, two of whom survive, Isaac Roger, Blue Mountain, and Jimmie Rogers, Batesville.
Several years after Mr. Rogers death she was married to John Hood. They lived at Pea Ridge until his death a few years ago where both were active church workers. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 10, 1949)
Mildred Marie Hood, age 90, of Benton, AR. passed away Friday, March 5, 1999.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Artie Hood and one son, Doyle E. Hood.
She is survived by two sons, Forrest W. Hood of Bryant, AR. and Jerry W. Hood of Roland, AR; two sisters, Vernice Shaver of Ft. smith, AR. and Zelta Smith of Bryant, AR; 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held March 8, 1999 at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton with interment at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Little Rock, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 10, 1999)
Mr. Orman W. Hood, age 74, of Centerville, AR died Sunday, December 14, 1997 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was a U. S. Army Veteran and member of the Centerville Church of Christ. He was born October 17, 1923 in Havana, AR to the late Furman and Pearl Parker Hood.
Survivors include his wife, Lorene Hood of Centerville, AR; a daughter, Rebecca Hood of Centerville, AR; a sister, Foye Littleton of Mt. George, AR; an aunt, Ottis Brannan of Russellville, AR; a nephew, Gene Littleton of Shelton Point, AK and a great-nephew, Ronnie Littleton of Booneville, AR.
Funeral service will be 2 pm today, Wednesday, December 17 at the Centerville Church of Christ by Don Adkins assisted by Steve Sorrells. Interment will follow in the Mt. George Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Verlon Sims, Robert Sonny George, Bob Price, Troy Underwood, Burl McAnulty, Clem Essinger. Service by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 17, 1997)
Mrs. Pearl Parker Hood, age 84, of Centerville, Arkansas died Wednesday night, November 12, 1980 at the Yell County Nursing Home in Ola. Mrs. Hood was a native of Havana, Arkansas, born September 8, 1896, the daughter of the late Jim Parker and Alice Sexton Parker. She was a housewife and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include one son, Orman Hood of Centerville; one daughter, Mrs. Faye Littleton of Mt. George; three half-sisters, Mrs. Ortha Hood of Portersville, California, Mrs. Jimmie Harger of Merced, California and Mrs. Dorthy Taylor of Fairfax, Oklahoma; two grandchildren and one great grandchild and a number of nephews and nieces.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Friday in the Mt. George Church of Christ with Bro. Buddy Cogburn officiating. Interment was in Moore's Chapel Cemetery near Waveland. Arrangements and services were in care of Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 11-19-1980)
Phyllis Diane Wall Hood, of Roland, age 55, died Sunday, June 20, 2010. Phyllis was born in Memphis, Tennessee, moving to Forrest City, Arkansas where she graduated from high school. She attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and later graduated from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro with a degree in math. She was a computer programmer working with the University of Arkansas Medical Science Center, Pulaski County Special School District, St. Vincent Infirmary and Blue Cross Blue Shield. She was married September 9, 1980 to Jerry Hood. She and Jerry were very active with the Little Rock Compassion Center and Church.
Phyllis is survived by her husband of 20 years, Jerry Hood of Roland, and her mother Juanita Wall of Roland.
A memorial funeral service was held Friday at Pulaski Heights Baptist Church officiated by Reverend Randy Hyde. Services are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, WWW.ruebelfuneralhome.com. Memorials in lieu of flowers should be made to the Little Rock Compassion Center, 3618 West Roosevelt Road, Little Rock, AR 72204. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 30, 2010)
Rachel Hood, age 95 of Ola, died Sunday, March 21, 2010 at Mitchell Nursing Home.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p. m. on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Ola First Baptist Church. Burial will be at Moore's Chapel Cemetery in Waveland. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 7:00 p. m. on Wednesday. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 24, 2010)
Rachel Hood, age 95, of Ola, AR died Sunday, March 21, 2010 at Mitchell Nursing Home. She was born November 5, 1914 In Waveland AR to the late John A. Scott and Gussie Anna Pike Scott. She was a 1933 graduate of Havana High School. She was a resident of Ola for 60 years and a member of the First Baptist Church where she taught the Lydia Sunday School Class.
Preceded in death by her parents; six siblings and husband Donald E. Hood.
Survivors include, daughter Leda Sims of Richardson, TX; brother John A. Scoff, Jr. of Sumner, IA; grandchildren, Michael Sims of Ola, Mark Sims of Irving, TX and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was March 24, 2010 at Ola First Baptist Church with Donald Walker and Bill Hatfield officiating. Burial was at Moore's Chapel Cemetery in Waveland. Pallbearers were Walter C. Carter, James Nail, David Pounders, Bruce Burnett, Jeff Black, Julius Clay, Jim Colbert and Doug Daniels. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 31, 2010)
Funeral service for Troy Hood will be held Thursday, February 11, 1999 at the Cornwell Chapel in Danville. Burial with Masonic Rites will be held following the service at Earl Ladd Cemetery. See complete obit in next week s Record. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 10, 1999)
Troy Newton Hood, age 77, of Danville, AR. died Tuesday, February 9, 1999 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born August 8, 1927 in Waveland, AR. to die late William Henry and Connie Chappell Hood. He was a retired employee with Arkansas Louisiana Gas Company and a Mason.
Survivors include his wife, Eurcie Shott Hood; two daughters and son-in-law, Eula Nichols of Little Rock, AR. and Ida and Travis Garner of Danville; a sister, Mary Nail of Danville; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Service was February 11, 1999 at Cornwell Chapel in Danville with Rev. Charlie Bird officiating. Interment was in Earl Ladd Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 17, 1999)
William Henry Hood, aged 85, died Saturday in the Yell County Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Yell County, a retired farmer, member of the Missionary Baptist Church and Belleville Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Ray Crafill of Belleville, Mrs. Henry Reed and Mrs. F. O. Bellmyer of Marlow Okla. and Mrs. M. F. Vinsett of Jacksonville; six sons, J. H. W. A. and Troy of Belleville, Irving of Tulsa, H. D. of Lonoke and Donald of Ola; 28 grandchildren 45 great grandchildren and six great great-grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 23, 1958)
Dessie Elizabeth Orrell Hooker, age 69 of Ola died Saturday, November 16, 2002 at her home in Ola. She was born January 16, 1933 in Missouri to the late Earl and Sara Myrtle Williams Hunt. She was a homemaker and mother.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Hunt.
Survivors are five sons, Eston Hooker, Bruce Orrell and Jimmy Orrell all of Ola, Eddie Orrell of Kansas, Michael Orrell of Hector; two daughters, Betty Blaylock of El Dorado, Myrtle Wilson of Kansas; four brothers, Bill Hunt and Gene Hunt of Plainview, Charles Hunt of Casa; Tommy Hunt of Florida; two sisters, Elaine Dean of Alabama, Marge Hogrefe of Georgia; 27 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren.
Graveside services, Wednesday, November 20, 2002, 10:00 a. m. Nooner Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 20, 2002)
William Ernest "Ernie" Hoover, age 64, of Booneville, AR, went to Heaven on December 12, 2009. He fought a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on December 17, 1944 in Elizabeth Town, Illinois. He graduated from high school in Havana, AR in 1962. He owned his own foreign car repair shop for 37 years in Dallas, TX. He worked at Meadowbrook Golf Course. He also worked as a bail bonds man for First Arkansas Bail bonding.
He is survived by the love of his life Linda Whitecotton of the home; his son Timmy Hoover of Booneville; grandchildren T. J. Hoover of the home and Kimber Hoover of Red Oak TX; sister Gean and husband Ray Harris of Fayetteville, AR; nephews Ernie and wife Tish James of Havana and Ricky and wife Mona James of Danville and Ron and wife Rochell Gray of Little Rock; nieces Barbara Henderson of Bellville, AR and Norma and husband Kindrel of Prairie Grove, AR; special loved friends Kim Beggs and Mendy Greb and lots of special loved ones.
Memorial Services was Monday December 14, 2009 at Meadowbrook Country Club in Driggs, AR. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to Peachtree hospice of Booneville. Paid Obituary (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 16, 2009)
Elton Hopkins, Jr. age 59 of Danville, died Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at his home. He was born September 8, 1948 in Bryant, Arkansas. He retired from Firestone after 37 years. He worked for Yell County Landfill. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Danville, also a member of United Steel Workers # 102RAFS of Russellville.
He was preceded in death by parents, Elton O. Hopkins, Sr. and Zola Knabe & Jessie Alfred.
Survivors include wife of 35 years, Teresa Reddin Hopkins; son & daughter-in-law, Shannon & Sara Hopkins of Nashville, TN; daughter & son-in-law, Heather & Todd Spencer of Danville; grandchildren, Meghan Spencer of Danville, Kindrick Hopkins & William Hopkins of Nashville, TN; mother, Bonnie Hopkins of Russellville; sisters, Jimmie Snow of Mt. Home, Vicky (Hopkins) Nye of Dardanelle; brothers, Mike Hopkins of Dardanelle, Ronnie Joe Kennedy of Hernando, MS and Gary Summers of Con way; mother-in-law, Faye Reddin of Danville and a host of family, friends, nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Don Noblett, Sammy Smith, Roger Turley, Lonnie Apple, Gerald Dunnam, Jerry Virden, Cliff Hunnicutt and Butch Bowerman. Honorary pallbearers Charlie Webster and Ray Ross.
The funeral was held on June 28, 2008 at First Assembly of God in Danville with Bro. Ron Reddin officiating. Burial was at Earl Ladd Cemetery. Memorials may be made to, First Assembly of God, RO. Box 70 Danville, AR 72833. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 2, 2008)
Mrs. Esley Hopkins, age 85, of Centerville, AR, widow of Herman Hopkins, died Monday, April 20, 1998 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born October 3, 1912 in Chickalah, AR to the late Tom and Viola Horn Maddon. She was a member of the Centerville First Baptist Church and was a homemaker and babysitter.
She was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Faye Robertson and Wilma Gardner and two brothers, Bennie and Clint Maddon.
Survivors include a brother, Jack Maddon of California; a niece, Maxine Golden of Dardanelle, AR; special friends, Gina and Adam Tucker of Dardanelle and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service was held April 22 at Petillo Hill Cemetery with Rev. Bob Loyd officiating. Services by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 29, 1998)
Frederick Wallace Hopkins, age 74 of Russellville, died Tuesday, September 20, 2005 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was born February 17, 1931 at Rockford, IL to the late Vernon and Hazel Pratt Hopkins. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Kirkland, IL, a member of AARP and American Legion.
Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Frances Hopkins of Russellville three children, Shirley and Robbin Judkins of Russellville, Lee J. and Ann Margaret Hopkins of Cypress, TX, and Doreen and Stan Matte-son of West Plains, MO brother and sister-in-law, Vernon and Sue Hopkins of Ohio four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Saturday, September 24, 2005, at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle with Rev. Floyd Irvin officiating. Military Honors by Boyce-Woods VFW Post #3141. Arrangements made by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 28, 2005)
Turley Hopkins, age 38, died in the Lubbock Memorial Hospital, August 13. He suffered a heart attack in El Paso, Texas, May 25 and never fully recovered. He was formerly from Cedar Creek. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 25, 1949)
Dr. W. Clyde Hopkins, age 84 of Dardanelle, died Thursday, November 29, 2007, in Russellville. He was a retired accounting instructor and CPA at the University of Tennessee in Nashville and University of Memphis, and retired from the Navy.
Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Hopkins; two sisters, Clara Brown of Fort Smith and Wilma Reed of Little Rock; a niece, Brenda Brannon of Atlanta, Georgia; and three nephews, Dennis Brown of Oklahoma City, OK, Curtis Clyde Brown of Edmond, OK, and David Reed of Austin, TX.
Funeral service was held Monday, December 3, 2007 at Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren. Burial was held at U. S. National Cemetery at Fort Smith under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 5, 2007)
Wanda Mae Hopkins, age 74, of Pottsville, died Wednesday December 12, 2001 at Stella Manor Nursing Center in Russellville. She was the daughter of the late James Thomas and Lela Mobley Benefield. She was born August 3, 1927, at Old County Line in Logan County.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jack Hopkins; and brother, Farrel Benefield. She was a member of the Greenwood Assembly of God, in Greenwood.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Jackie Dale and Deborah Hopkins of Van Buren, AR; a daughter and son-in-law Barbara G. and Larry Johnson, of Pottsville; and 5 grandchildren.
Services were held Saturday, December 15, 2001 at 10:00 a. m. at the Shinn Chapel with Rev. John Miller, and Rev. Marion Fleming officiating. Burial was at Blue Mountain Cemetery under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Pallbearers were A. D. Mobley, Adrian Mobley, Jerry Williams, Buddy Daniels, Mike Grizzle and Terry Grizzle. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Mrs. Jeff Mobley, 225 Skyline Drive, Russellville, AR 72802. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 19, 2001)
Brandon Scott Hopper, age 18 of Perryville, died Saturday, June 19, 1999. He was a 1998 Graduate of Perryville High School and a member of the Perryville United Methodist Church. He was born in Little Rock, August 21, 1980.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Eugene Hopper, a grandmother, Frances Calkins, and an uncle, David Calkins.
Survivors include his mother, Kay Hopper of Little Rock; father and step mother, John and Cindy Hopper of Perryville; his baby sister, Brooke Hopper and two step sisters, Kristie Weiss and Gretchen Weiss all of Little Rock; grandmother, Katherine Hopper of Natchez, Mississippi; grandfather, Charles Calkins of Little Rock; step grandparents, Tom and Lucy Park of Perryville and several aunts and uncles, cousins and many friends.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 22, 1999 at 1:00 at the Perryville United Methodist Church with Reverend William Buchanan officiating. Burial in Roselawn Memorial Park in Little Rock. Pallbearers were Shane West, Brad Maness, John Tindell, Reed Brown, Chad Lakey, Michael Lloyd and Gregg Shoptaw. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Arkansas Children's Hospital. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville Arkansas. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 23, 1999)
Jill Alexandra Hopper, 28, of Avon, CT died suddenly of a pulmonary embolism on Wednesday, March 17, 1999 in Washington, DC. She was born in Hartford, CT on November 17, 1970, to Monte J. and Cynthia Richmond) Hopper and lived most of her life in Avon.
Jill was a 1988 graduate of Avon High School where she was salutatorian. She was a charter member of Kids for Kids and was a member of the West Avon Congregational Church. She graduated cum laude from Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH in 1992 where she completed an honors thesis in die Government Dept. She also was a member of the Class Council, the Government Steering Committee and served as an undergraduate advisor. In 1992-1993 she had a fellowship from the Bundestag Internship Program in Bonn, Germany. She was awarded a Teaching Assistantship Fulbright in Chemnitz, Germany in 1993-1994. She was a University Fellow at the Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University, Washington, DC and received her Master of Arts Degree with honors in 1997. She passed the Ph. D. Comprehensive Examination with distinction. She spent 1997-1998 in Berlin, Germany having won the prestigious German Federal chancellor s Fellowship to complete research for her Ph. D. dissertation on me transition of East German political parties to a united Germany. At the time of her death she was writing her dissertation in residence at Georgetown where she was teaching as a pre-doctoral instructor in die Department of Government. Her dissertation advisor and Director of the Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown, Dr. Samuel H. Barnes, says she had made a brilliant start on her academic career as an expert on German and European politics. She held the highest honors on her examinations and earned the most prestigious fellowships both at Georgetown and from the German government for her work.
Besides her parents she leaves a brother, Derek Richmond Hopper of West Norriton, PA; her paternal grandmother, Georgia Hopper Parker of Wildwood, Russellville, AR; and her uncles and aunts William L. and Betty Whitten Hopper of Plainview; George W. and Louise Yates Hopper of Plainview, AR; her cousins Leisa Hopper Gramlich of Ft. Smith, AR. and Maj. Steven L. Hopper of Cabot, AR. She also leaves behind many kind and caring friends around the world. She was predeceased by her maternal grandparents, Guilford H. Richmond and Ruth Richason Richmond of Norhampton, MA and her paternal grandfather, Winfred Hopper of Plainview, AR.
Funeral services were Saturday, March 20 at the West Avon Congregational Church, Avon, CT Memorial gifts may be made in her memory to Avon Dollars for Scholars, Linda Lubomski, Treasurer, Farmington Savings Bank, 296 Country Club Road, Avon, CT 06001. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 24, 1999)
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