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Cecil Ernest Ives was born November 16, 1899 and died July 23, 1955. He lived in the Spring Creek community from 1912 to 1943 and was a member of the Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Norma Ives of Wynne; one daughter, Mrs. William White of Clarksdale; two grandchildren and one brother, Carlton Ives of Carlsbad, N. Mex. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 4, 1955)
Mrs. Rufus F. Ives, age 75, died in her home in Belleville, Thursday, May 4, 1950 after a long illness. She lived in Yell County for many years. She and the late Mr. Ives moved to Belleville in November of 1946. Since Mr. Ives death, her eldest son and his wife have lived with her.
Survivors include two sons, Cecil Ives of Belleville and Carlton Ives of Carlsbad, New Mex.; two sisters, Mrs. N. B. Stubbs of McAlester, Okla., and Mrs. Leslie Prince of Ada, Okla.; five grandchildren and two great grand children. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 11, 1950)
Rufus Fort Ives, age 72, died suddenly at his home in Belleville, Thursday, January 29, 1948. He was born near Selmer, Tenn. on October 6, 1876. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 5, 1948)
Mrs. Ivey was a lifelong resident of Danville. She was born October 24, 1887, was married to Wallace Ivey in 1908 and to this union was born six children, three of whom are deceased.
Living are one daughter, Mrs. Earl Tucker of Danville; two sons M/Sgt. Joe Ivey USAF of Labrador and Jimmie Ivey of Danville; three grand children; one sister Mrs. Nell Havner of Belleville; one brother, Seth Melcher of Belleville; one half sister, Mrs. Johnnie Martin of Georgia and three half brothers, O. C, A. D. and A. B. of Georgia. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 YRS AGO, DANVILLE, ARKANSAS - Originally published on Thursday, March 11, 1954)
Pearlie Viola Ivey, age 84 of Cabot, formally of Danville, died Saturday, January 12, 2008 at St. Vincent's Infirmary in Little Rock, AR. Born July 3, 1923 in Logan County, AR to the late Robert & Olive Rana Chappell, she was a homemaker and a member of the Danville United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by husband, Jimmie Ivey; brothers Earl & Carl Chappell; sisters, Erma Kirkland, Alice Creekmore, Dorothy Barnett, Marie Barnett & Imogene Pickins.
Survivors include daughters & sons-in-law, Pat & Bill Greer of Branson, Missouri, Donna & Romie Walker of Cabot; sister, Beadie Lane of Stanton, California, 3 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; 6 step-grandchildren; 17 step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was Monday, January 14, 2008 at the United Methodist Church in Danville with Rev. Paul Northcutt & Rev. Tom Sullinger officiating. Burial was at Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville. Pallbearers will be grandsons & sons-in-law. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 16, 2008)
Velma Marie McConnell Ivey, age 75, of Centerville. AR died Saturday, June 21 2003 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. She was born March 18 1928 in Bluffton, AR to the late Thomas Jack and Willie May Dobbs McConnell. She was a mother, a homemaker, retired from Con Agra Frozen Foods and attended the Ola Free Will Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Claxton Ivey, two sisters and 11 brothers.
Survivors include; four sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Linda Ivey of Dardanelle, AR, Don Ivey of Pottsville, AR, Tommy Ivey of Dardanelle and Roger Dale and Patti Ivey of Centerville, AR; a daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and James Moore of Chickalah, AR; a brother, E. T. McConnell of Belleville, AR; two sisters, Odell Cozad of Mt. Pine, AR and Winnie Rubo of Adona, AR; 11 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces.
Funeral service was June 23, 2003 at the Ola First Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Denver Robinson and Rev. Bobby Wells officiating. Interment was in Bluffton Cemetery, Bluffton, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were grandsons, Kenny Moore, Steve Ivey, Brian Ivey, Barger Crow, Brad Mason and James Moore. Honorary were Bobby Joe Taylor, Rick Moore, James Blaylock and Charles Rector. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 25, 2003)
Euel Dean Swaim Ivy, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and inspiration to many more, died October 2, 2001 at her home in Louisiana, she was 68 years and a former resident of Aly. She was the daughter of the late Gib and Clara Swaim. She was a member of Colyell Baptist Church, a Sunday school teacher, a member of the Sr. Citizen group at the church and a youth sponsor.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Youlanda and Joe Massey; her son, Geno Ivy; five grandchildren, Jeremy, Nikki and Joe Bo Massey and James Joshua Ivy; a great-grandchild, Michael Massey; two sisters, and brothers-in-law, Bobbie Jean and Bob Gillum and Betty and Bud Watts; three brothers and sisters-in-law, O. L. Swaim, Shelly and Nona Swaim and Royce and Sandra Swaim and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services were conducted by Rev. Sandy Sherman at Colyell Baptist Church in Louisiana. Burial was in the Cemetery at Colyell. The family request memorial donations be made to Colyell Baptist Church Youth Group. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 7, 2001)
Betty Jane Jackson, age 71, of Dardanelle died Sunday, July 24, 2005. She was born July 8, 1934 in Osage, Oklahoma, to the late Leonard and Gladys (Tillman) Miller. She worked in Quality Control for ConAgra Frozen Foods, a member of the Russellville First Assembly of God Church, the Plainview VFW Auxiliary, and the Plainview Women" E.H. Club.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Callie Cox.
Survivors include her husband, C.L. Jackson two sons and daughter-in-law, Keith Vess of Dardanelle and Kenneth and Barbara Vess of Dover three step-children, Jerry Jackson of Atkins, Melody Wilson of Searcy, Sheryl Ann Garrison of Russellville three brothers, Jack Miller of Bristow, OK, Don Miller of Coweta, OK and Larry Miller of Jennings, OK three sisters, Maxine Butler of Mannford, OK, Bernice Blevins of Claremore, OK, Anna Belle Graves of Austin, TX, 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at Cornwell Chapel, Danville with Rev. Carroll Jackson officiating. Internment will be in Salem Cemetery, Plainview under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. Pallbearers will be David Wilson, Jerry Jackson, Rusty Garrison, Colby Wilson, Justin Vess and Cliff Brannon. Memorials may be made to the Assembly of God Bus Fund, 124 East G Street, Russellville, AR 72801. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 27, 2005)
Calvin James Jackson, age 87, of Dardanelle, AR died Saturday, July 28, 2007 at his home. The son of Edgar and Lillie Mae Octavia Holland Jackson, he was born November 10, 1919 in DeQueen, AR. He was a United States Veteran. He was a Farmer.
He was preceded in death by his wife Ruby May Jackson and was also by his parents; one son, Calvin Ray Jackson; one grandson, James Keith Jackson; one brother; and two sisters.
Survivors include; two sons Jimmy Jackson of Sawyer, OK and Billy James Jackson of Tulare, CA; four daughters, Kathy Lavonne Jackson of Bullhead City, AZ, Connie Sue Ansiel of Sawyer, OK, Janet Lynn Dann of Dardanelle, AR and Alice May Cochran of CA; sixteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Graveside service and burial will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at Brearley Cemetery with Rev. Don Rose officiating. Burial will be at Brearley Cemetery under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 1, 2007)
Clarence E. "Gene" Jackson, age 61, a resident of Danville, AR. and former resident of Russellville, AR. died Sunday, March 28, 1999 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was born July 10, 1937 at London, AR. to the late Everett B. and Nettie Kinslow Jackson. He was retired from ConAgra and formerly owned and operated Gene Jackson Glass and Mirror Company. He was a former member of the Pope County Search and Marine Rescue Unit and Pope County Civil Defense Unit. He was of the Assembly of God faith.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Leon Jackson.
He is survived by a special friend, Ms. Frankie Short of Danville; three sons, Tim, Michael and Mark Jackson all of Atkins; a daughter, Mary Kay Long of Pottsville; a sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Donald Rogers of Russellville; seven brothers and sisters-in-law, James E. and Betty Jackson of Hector, Robert and Dimple Jackson of London, Joe and Naomi Jackson of Edmond, OK, Earl and Ruby Jackson of Russellville, Elmer and Carolyn Jackson of Russellville, Rev. Claude and Frances Jackson of Russellville and Melvin and Pam Jackson of Danville; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be today, Wednesday, March 31, 1999 at the Shinn Chapel in Russellville with Rev. Dean Caldwell and Rev. Bob Isbell officiating. Burial will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Park by Shinn Funeral Service. Active pallbearers will be Melvin Jackson, Jr. Robert Mitchell, James Blalock, Wayne Sloan, Tommy New and Mike Standridge. Honorary Dr. Kelly Myers, Dr. Jim Cunningham, Earl Woker and Earl Owens. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 31, 1999)
Elbernice Jackson, 69, of Greenwood, Arkansas died Monday, December 26, 2005 in Fort Smith Hospital. She was a respiratory Inhalation Therapist and a Jehovah s Witness. She was born October 8, 1936 in Danville, AR to Hayden Glynas Moudy and Roxie Kennon Moudy. She loved to play music and sing.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Lee Jackson of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Rhonda and Larry Kendall of Russellville, Teresa and Kenny Whitehead of Greenwood, AR, Barbara and R. L. McCaffity of Wichita Falls, TX; two sons and daughters-in-law, Craig and Kelly Buckman of Greenwood, AR, Robert and Karon Jackson of Huntington, AR; a brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Kathy Moudy of Springdale, AR; 17 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, two nieces and two nephews.
Funeral services were held Thursday, December 29, 2005 at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood with burial at Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville. Honorary pallbearers were Jimmy Huie, Wesley Davidson, James Skaggs, Richard Freeze, Marvin Ward and Kenny Whitehead. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 4, 2006)
Fredrick Jackson was born in 1879 and died at his home in Quinton, Okla. September 14, 1959. He was a former Yell Countain. He had been in ill health the past several months.
He is survived by three sons, Carl Smith of Odessa, Tex. Hershel Smith of Modesto, Calif. and Claud Smith of Oklahoma City; five daughters, Fredda Morse of Harrah, Okla. Ida Nobles of Oklahoma City, Clide Carter of Danville, Vera Bollard of Oklahoma City, Nettie Hardin of Enid, Okla. and Alice Vandiver of Porlales, New Mex.; 27 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, October 1, 1959)
Guthrie Jackson, age 95 of Russellville, widow of Alfred Joseph Jackson, died Monday, October 20, 2003 at Legacy Lodge Nursing Home in Russellville. She was born September 30, 1908 in Atkins, Arkansas to the late Leroy and Carrie Smith Wilson. She retired after forty years as a teacher and then became a social worker for ten years before retiring. She was the founder and operator of Bethlehem daycare center "the very first state funded daycare center and the very last one to close". During the integration years she worked alongside of Ms. Daisy Bates and Charles Evers (brother of slain civil rights activists Medger Evers) and she was also the spearhead for integrating the Russellville school system. She was the last charter member and corresponding secretary of the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Russellville, was a member of the League of Women Voters, Eastern Star, Russellville EH Club, Home Extension Organization, and Local Ladies Missionary Society. She was assistant recording secretary for Middle Western District Missionary Society. She was assistant recording secretary for Middle Western District Women's Auxiliary and taught 35 years as a teacher for Middle Western District Congress. She was also a member of the Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church and a published author who belonged to several literary organizations.
Survivors are a son, Aimer Lynn Jackson of Russellville; one sister, Ida Mae Shaw of Louisville, Kentucky; five grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Services were Saturday, October 25, 2003 at the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church with Rev. Freddie David officiating. Interment was in Reed Cemetery, Russellville by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 29, 2003)
Helen Marie Jackson, age 78, of Dardanelle died Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Little Rock. She was born September 6, 1929 in Havana, to the late Troy William and Florence "Ozelma" Wilkinson James. She was a member of the Upper Spring Creek Free Will Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Norma Jean Ferguson.
Survivors include sons Kenneth Jackson of Belleville, James Harold Jackson, Willie Jackson; sisters and brother-in-law Hazel and Carroll Herbert Lee James of Danville; six grandchildren, four great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held Friday, November 16, 2007 at Upper Spring Creek Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Bert Herzog officiating. Burial was held at Upper Spring Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers were David Laster, Terry Cole, Jeff Roy, Bob Dixon, Harlon Patton and Bob Staton. Honorary Pallbearers were Jerry Tramel, Burl Boyd, Anthony Pickens, Roger Noblett, Snooky Patterson, Stacy Gillespie, Ricky Padgett and Don Noblett. Memorials to be made to Upper Spring Creek Free Will Baptist Church, 11975 Old Boonville Rd. Belleville, AR 72824 Arrangements by Danville Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 21, 2007)
James Harold "Critter" Jackson, age 59 of Dardanelle, died Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at the VA. Hospital in Little Rock. He was born July 6, 1948 in Danville to the late Ernest Roy Jackson and Helen Marie James Jackson. He was a Vietnam Army Veteran and a member of the Upper Spring Creek Free Will Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Helen Marie Jackson and father, Ernest Jackson.
Survivors include his daughters, Cindy Jackson of Dardanelle, Patty Jackson of Dardanelle; son, James Alan Jackson of Pottsville; stepchildren, Amber Keith of Danville, Renae Allen of Pottsville, Richie Johnson of Pottsville; brothers, Kenneth Jackson of Belleville, Willie Jackson of Dardanelle; mother of his son and step children, Barbara Johnson of Pottsville; grandchildren Zachery Jackson and Hunter Jackson; mother of his daughters, Linda Jackson of Dardanelle; several nephews and nieces.
Funeral service was held Friday, November 16, 2007 at the Upper Spring Creek Free Will Baptist Church with Bro. John McCourt officiating. Burial will be at the Upper Spring Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Brad Jackson, Brian Jackson, Joe Bowden, Joe Allen, Forrest Isabell, Terry Cole, Joey Keith, and Richie Johnson. Memorials may be made to the Upper Spring Creek Free Will Baptist Church, 11975 Old Booneville Rd. Belleville, Arkansas 72824. Arrangements made by Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 21, 2007)
Jason Jackson, age 29 of Danville, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, October 18, 2008 at UAMS in Little Rock. He was born July 13, 1979, in Danville. He had worked as a stacker at Sav-A-Sum in Danville and a security guard at Wayne Poultry. He was a 1998 Danville High School graduate.
He is survived by his wife, Jamie Jackson; father and stepmother, Steve and Vickie Jackson of Dardanelle; mother and stepfather, Becky and David Raney of Danville; grandparents, Leroy and Glenda Jackson and Robert and Elaine Earls, all of Danville; brothers, Shannon Foster of Danville, Brian Raney of Siloam Springs, Steven Jackson of Russellville, Shawn Jackson of Belleville; sisters, Stephanie Byrum of Harkey's Valley and Katie Jackson of Dardanelle.
Funeral service will be today at 10:00 a. m. at the Danville First Baptist Church with Rev. Eddy Morton and Rev. Eric Martin officiating. Burial will be at Earl Ladd Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Pallbearers will be Marcus Moudy, Shaun Avery, Russell Gorman, Chip Wilson, Ryan Davis, Brian Hunnicutt, Blake James, and Brad Taylor. Honorary Pallbearers will be Mike Lewis, Darren Pool, Jack Wilson, Cody Short and Sam Woodruff. Memorials can be made to St. Jude Children Cancer Research Funds, Alsac/St Jude, Attn. Tribute Dept. 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 22, 2008)
Jerry Wayne Jackson, age 58, of Dardanelle, AR died Sunday, August 8, 2004 at his home. He was born February 12, 1946 at Dardanelle and was employed by the Yell County Road Department.
He is survived by his parents, Sidney and Pearlie Jackson of Harkeys Valley; two brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Carolyn Jackson of Harkeys Valley and Billy and Bonnie Jackson of Dardanelle; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Kay Hawks of Harkeys Valley and Mary Louise and Lawayne Holt of Mt. George, AR; several nephews, nieces, step children and step grandchildren.
Graveside service was August 11, 2004 at the Harkeys Valley Cemetery with Gene Littleton officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home. Pallbearers were employees of the Yell County Road Dept. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 25, 2004)
Service held For Lt. J. O. Jackson - Lieutenant Jewell Orvell Jackson, son of H. D. and Nannie L. Jackson of Havana, was born in Havana, June 30th, 1913 and was killed in action on Okinawa may 23, 1945 at the age of 31 years. He was raised and schooled at Havana and Waveland, except the last four years of his high schooling which were at Morringsport, La. He enlisted as a private in Company "F" 184th Infantry of the U. S. Army at San Mateo, California in 1941, was soon promoted to Staff Sergeant and spent the next two years training soldiers for service in the rapidly spreading conflict. He was then sent to Ft. Benning, Georgia to an Officers Training School, where he rapidly made all grades and was sent across to rejoin his Company, which had preceded him to the Central Pacific area. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
Besides his parents, surviving him are four brothers, W. D. Jackson of Fort Smith; R. M. Jackson, Pontiac, Mich., Fields Jackson, Okinawa; Martin Jackson, Pontiac, Mich.; three sisters, Mrs. Beulah Adkison, Blanchard, La., Mrs. Zula Kyles and Mrs. Ruby Purser, Tulsa, Okla. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, March 10, 1949)
Leroy Jackson, age 85 of Danville, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at the Arkansas Heart Hospital. He was born October 21, 1924 in Fort Smith, AR to the late Marshall Lee and Gladys Andrew McGee Jackson.
He is preceded in death by his parents; grandsons, Jeremy May and Jason Jackson.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Glenda Vestal Jackson; sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Vicky Jackson of Dardanelle, Tommy and Cathi Jackson of Chickalah Mt.; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Steve Bryant of Danville; grandchildren Steven and Shawn Jackson, Stephanie Byrum, Derek and Kayti Jackson; 14 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Joe Cathy, Roy Underwood, Butch Tackett, Joe Hissom, Bob Pledger, Harry Foster and J. C. Barnett. Funeral services were Thursday, September 23, 2010 at Danville First Baptist Church. Burial was in Earl Ladd Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 29, 2010)
Michael Eric Jackson, age 24 of Malvern, died Thursday, October 23, 2003. He was a brick mason.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John Paul; and Hattie Jackson; and an aunt, Bernice Parker.
Survivors include his father, John Jackson of Newport News, Virginia; his mother, Jaquelyn Carter Martindale of Dardanelle; a brother, James S. Jackson of Russellville and his twin brother, Robert P. Jackson of Jacksonville, Florida; grandmother, Wilma Cartrette of Tabor City, North Carolina; grandfather, John R. Carter, Jr. of Loris, South Carolina.
Funeral services were Thursday, October 30, 2003 at the Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Dardanelle, Arkansas. Arrangements by Cornwell; Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 5, 2003)
Perry Lee Jackson, Sr. went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 in Morrilton. He was born March 15, 1950 to Calvin and Willene Jackson in Beebe. To that union, eight children were born.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Terry Jackson and his wife, Barbara Jackson.
He worked as a construction worker and loved to hunt and fish.
He leaves behind to cherish his precious memories his children, LaShunda Ivory (Wendall), Perry Jr. (Titania), Michael Jackson all of Garland, TX and LaMonica Knight (Jason) of Russellville; five brothers; one sister; nine grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held Saturday, February 6, 2010, 9:00 a. m. to 2:00 p. m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 3, 2010)
Reva M. Jackson, age 83, of Bainbridge Island, WA died June 16, 1997 at her home. She was born November 9, 1914 in Arkansas to C. S. and Quilla Valentine. She was formerly from Havana, AR and Pontiac, MI. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Pontiac, MI.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy M. Jackson.
Survivors include two sons and daughter-in-law, Dick Jackson of Chicago, IL and Roger and Jana Jackson of Bainbridge Island, WA; two granddaughters and one grandson-in-law, Shanon and Andy Bush of Bainbridge Island, WA and Sarah Jackson of Olympia, WA; one grandson, David Jackson of Chicago, IL; two sisters and brother-in-law, Eulalia Valentine of Pontiac, MI and Katherine & Bruce Heatherington of Holly, MI; also several nieces, nephews and friends. Burial was in Bainbridge Island, WA (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 2, 1997)
Roy M. Jackson, age 93, of Bainbridge Island, WA, died April 23, 1997 at his home. He was born July 14, 1903 in Texas to H. D. and Nannie Jackson. He was formerly from Yell County and Pontiac, MI. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Pontiac, MI.
Survivors include his wife Reva (she passed away in June); two sons and a daughter-in-law, Dick Jackson of Chicago, IL and Roger and Jana Jackson of Bainbridge Island, WA; two granddaughters and a grandson-in-law, Shanon and Andy Buch of Bainbridge Island, WA and Sarah Jackson of Olympia, WA; one grandson, David Jackson of Chicago, IL; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Zula and Ray Pearce of Lufkin, TX and Ruby Purser of Tulsa, OK; also several nieces, nephews and friends.
Burial was in Bainbridge Island, WA. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 2, 1997)
Russell Gene "Russ" Jackson, age 54, a resident of Pottsville, AR died Wednesday, May 24, 2000 at St. Vincent's Infirmary at Little Rock, AR. He was born on August 20, 1945 at Jasper, AR to Evan Eugene Jackson and Vice Melscena Asher Jackson. He was an Arkansas State Highway (D. O. T.) Police Officer. He was a member of the Eagles Club and Arkansas State Highway Police Honor Guard.
He was preceded in death by his father, one brother, Arley Jackson and a sister, Catherine Rindleman.
Survivors include his mother, Vice M. Jackson of Russellville, AR; one son, Christopher Jackson of Mountain Home, AR; two daughters, Mellissa and Thelma Jackson both of Mountain Home, AR; five grandchildren, Chase Jackson, Justin Studdard, Brandon Hall, Amanda Conklin and Alana Jackson; one brother, Tommy Jackson of Scottsville, AR; three sisters, Rose Coger and Nora Harshaw both of Russellville, AR and Barbara Swilley of Pottsville, AR and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral service was May 27, 2000 at the Humphrey Chapel, officiated by Sr. Chaplin Paul Northcutt of the Cross and Shield Ministries. Burial with honors provided by Arkansas State Police were at Pisgah Cemetery at Pottsville, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service of Russellville, AR. Casket bearers were State Police Honor Guard. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 31, 2000)
Third Man to Drown At Lake Within A Month... Samuel Andrew Jackson, age 56, was drowned at Lake Nimrod about 9 a.m. Sunday. Jackson became separated from three other members of a fishing party, and was fishing from the bank at the mouth of Porter Creek, which runs into the lake near Plainview. When his friend missed him a search was made the body was recovered from 11 feet of water near the bank. He is believed to have stumbled and fallen in the creek. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 3, 1947)
Sherri Venice Jackson, age 33, of Fort Smith, AR died Thursday, February 24, 2000 in a local hospital. She was a Protestant and owner and operator of Copier Source.
She is survived by, her husband, William L. Jackson; two daughters, Krystle Ann and Kayla Venice Jackson of the home; her mother, Emma Blagg of Fort Smith, AR; her father, Leo Blagg of Ft. Smith; her maternal grandmother, Melba Burrows of Havana, AR; her paternal grandfather, Edgar Blagg of Fort Smith, AR; three sisters, Tena Blagg and Tammy Hall both of Ft. Smith, AR and Mary Park of Greenwood, AR and three nieces.
Funeral service was February 28th at Putman Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Ft. Smith under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Ft. Smith, AR. Pallbearers were, Jeff Hall, Shawn Parker, Gary Powell, Kenny Lane, Tommy D. Lane and Robb Rollans. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 1, 2000)
Sidney Ely Jackson, age 92, of Dardanelle, died Sunday, June 7, 2009 at River Valley Medical Center in Dardanelle. Born February 22, 1917, in Harkey Valley, he was the son of the late Pete and Cora Collins Jackson. During his life, he hauled milk to Paris, ran a grist mill, made meal, caught chickens and hauled them to Russellville, picked cotton, and worked at Morse Mill Co. in Ola many years ago. He helped his father run a store in Harkey Valley, hauled logs and pulpwood, and ran a saw mill.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, George and Herman Jackson; two sisters, Flora Jackson and Leona Jackson Roland; a son, Jerry Wayne Jackson; three grandchildren, Blaine and Michelle Holt, Evan Ramberg; and a brother-in-law, Jack Coffey.
Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Pearlie Butler Jackson; two sons, James Jackson and wife, Carolyn of Harkey Valley, Billy Jackson and wife, Bonnie of Dardanelle; two daughters, Kay Hawks of Harkey Valley, Louise Holt and husband, Lawayne of Mt. George; a sister, Myrtle Coffey of Dardanelle; a brother, David Jackson and wife, Marie of Lone Grove, OK; two sisters-in-law, Maurine Jackson and Mildred Jackson; 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held today, Wednesday, June 10, 2009, 2:00 p. m. Harkey Valley Cemetery with Rev. Gene Littleton officiating. Pallbearers will be grandsons and great-grandsons, Larry Holt, James Holt, Michael Holt, Richard Holt, Brad Jackson, and David Jackson. Honorary pallbearers will be all his other grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 10, 2009)
William Andrew Jackson, aged 85, of Winter Park, Fla. Died Friday in Winter Park. He was a native of Arkansas and was in the hardware business 27 years in Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, March 16, 1956)
Betty June Jacobs, age 67, of Houston, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2000 at Columbia Spring Branch Medical Center. She was born in Havana, AR on June 17, 1933 to Robert Donald Mitchell and Vera Ellen Swilling Mitchell. She was a member of St. Stephens United Methodist Church. She was the Sales Manager for the Leader Newspaper for 20 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Tuner Wasson Jacobs, a sister, Dorothy Pipkin, and two brothers, Robert Donald Mitchell, Jr. and James Mitchell. Her survivors include a daughter, Mary Caroline Jacobs; two sons, Mitchell Norton Jacobs and his wife Berta Alicia Jacobs and Donald Paul Jacobs; a sister, Regina Church; nieces and nephews, Mike Pipkin, Pattra Gahan, Bernard Church, Spencer Church, Rita Ann Mitchell Harvey, Linda Tharp, Monty Swilling, James Mitchell, Jr. and Tarah Mitchell; four great-nieces, Katie and Karly Church and Alex Church and Sara Pipkin; and a cousin Charles Wilkens.
Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p. m. Wednesday, July 12, 2000, in the Chapel of Memorial Oaks Funeral Home at Eldridge with Rev. Cramer D. Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Oaks Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 12, 2000)
James Paul Jacobs, 75, of Little Rock, formerly of Newport, Arkansas and Richmond, Virginia died Saturday, July 23, 2005. He was a retired insurance executive. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War, rising to the rank of Captain. He was a member of Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Joan Gillum Jacobs, two daughters, LeAnn Alvarez and Caryl Watson sister, Marguerite Davis of Augusta, AR seven grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was at New Hollywood Cemetery in Hot Springs. Memorial may be made to Hospice Home Care Foundation, 1501 North University, Suite 340, Little Rock, AR, 72205. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 10, 2005)
Oscar Jacobs, age 73, died in a Little Rock hospital December 3, 1958.
He is survived by his wife, Lennie W. Jacobs; one daughter, Mrs. Jim Bottomly, Danville; two sons, Turner Jacobs and Arthur G. Martin, of Houston, Texas. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD - Originally published on Thursday, December 11, 1958)
Mrs. Walter Jacoway of Little Rock, former resident of Ola, died Friday at a Little Rock hospital.
She is survived by two daughters, Miss Bessie Leigh Jacoway of Washington, D. C. and Mrs. A J. Edmondson of Little Rock; two sons, Walter Jacoway of Little rock and Rosco Jacoway of North Highlands, Calif.; a brother, Rosco Harkey of Little Rock; a sister, Mrs. K. A. Norman of Ola, and three granddaughters. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, August 6, 1959)
Ada Levona Farnam Jaggers, age 82 of Dardanelle, died Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born January 6, 1925 at New Blaine to the late Seth Reed and Mamie Wood Farnam. She was a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church in Dardanelle. For many years, she worked in the nursery at the different Baptist Churches and was volunteer home room mother at school while her children were in school. She was very industrious, a hard worker, excellent cook and seamstress. Her siblings lovingly referred to her as "Sis"
She is preceded in death by her parents; her first husband of 34 years, Boyd Monroe Hodges and her second husband of 12 years, William "Buddy" Jaggers; brother, S. R. Farnam and a sister, Joyce Oleta Sims.
Survivors include a son, Monroe Reed Hodges of Dardanelle and his wife Monika; daughters, Kathy Hodges Jones and husband Jack of Dardanelle; Beth Hodges Green and husband Terry of Mountain Home; brothers, Leroy Farnam of Russellville, Donald "Sonny Boy" Farnam of Dardanelle; sister Jewel Pennington of Dardanelle; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; numerous other family and friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, September 1, 2007 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle, with Bro. David Jay officiating. Interment was in Durvin Cemetery in Delaware. Pallbearers were Sonny Boy Farnam, Curtis Green, Ron Taylor, Hunter Green, Terry Green, Clay Simpson, Ken Hodges; Honorary Pallbearer was Jerry Hodges. Arrangements made by Corn-well Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 5, 2007)
J. C. Jamerson, age 69, died last night at his home in Danville.
Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow at the Danville Assembly of God Church with burial at Dutch Creek Valley. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 1, 1952)
Myrle Vosburg Jamerson, age 87, of Danville, AR died Friday, February 21, 1997, at Chambers Memorial Hospital. She was born July 19, 1909 in Danville, AR to the late George and Elsie Vosburg. She was a homemaker and mother.
She is survived by one daughter, Nattie Lee Jamerson of Danville; two grandchildren, Bobby Strain and Jackie Beard both of Danville; and two great grandchildren
Services were February 24, 1997 at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Danville with Rev. Bobby Walker officiating. Burial was in Earl Ladd Cemetery. Services by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. Pallbearers were Compy George, Bood Keathley, LeRoy Vestal, Rupert Tate, J. B. Sloop and Ricky May. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 26, 1997)
Abagayle Alma James, infant daughter of Joshua Lyn and Paula Leeann Stoner James of Russellville died Friday, April 7, 2006 at UAMS in Little Rock.
Survivors include a brother, Charles James of Russellville; grandparents, Paul and Joyce Stoner of Ola, Jonie and Johnnie Davenport and Ricky and Ramona James all of Danville; great-grandparents, Violet Jacobs of California, Bobby Joe and Lila James of Havana, Jean and Ray Harris of Fayetteville, Carl and Priscilla Horn of Danville, Ruth Stoner of Alaska; great-great grandmother, Pauline Bramlett of Prairie Grove.
Services will be held today, Wednesday, 2:00 p. m. at Cornwell Chapel, Danville with Rev. Dennis Horn officiating. Burial will be in Earl Ladd Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 12, 2006)
Alexander Gauge James, infant, of Danville, died April 28, 2008 at UAMS in Little Rock, AR. He was born April 28, 2008 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Joshua & Paula Stoner James.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Abagayle Alma Marie James and great-grandfather, Carl Horn.
Survivors include, parents; brother, Charles James, his twin brother, Cashe Avery James; grandparents, Paul & Joyce Stoner of Ola, Jonie & Johnnie Davenport of Danville, Ricky & Ramona James of Danville; great-grandparents, Violet Jacobs of California, Bobby Joe & Lila James of Havana, Jean & Ray Harris of Fayetteville, Priscilla Horn of Danville, Ruth Stoner of Arizona; great-great grandmother, Pauline Bramlett of Prairie Grove.
Funeral service was held May 5, 2008 at Danville Cornwall Funeral Home Chapel, with Elder Dennis Horn officiating. Burial was at Earl Ladd Cemetery. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 7, 2008)
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