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Cecil James, age 77 of Gravelly, died Wednesday, January 8, 2003 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, He was born February 9, 1925 in the Freedom Creek Community, Scott County, Arkansas to the late Perry Chaplin and Lessie C. Hunt James. He was a retired farmer and carpenter and a member of the Free Will Baptist Church. He was a WWII Navy veteran, serving on the USS Billy Sunday.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Calvin James and Roy Syler; four brothers, Virgil James, Jesse James, Lynn James, Perry James, Jr. and one sister, Laurie Fowler.
Survivors are his wife of 40 years, Willa Dean Morehead James; six sons, Glen James of Freeport, Texas, Gary James of LaPorte, Texas, Randy James of Tulia, Texas, Tim James of Kokomo, Indiana, Mike James of Nazareth, Texas, Roscoe Wagner of Mt. Pine, Arkansas; two daughters, Cathron James of Unionville, Missouri, Marilyn Gipson of Amherst, Texas; brother, Wayne E. James of Gravelly; sister, Sadie Fowler of Dutch Creek Community; 22 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren.
Services were Saturday, January 11, 2003, at the Mulberry Free Will Baptist Church in Gravelly with Rev. Charlie Jones officiating. Interment was in Parks Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Pallbearers were Larry Wayne James, Joe James, Floyd Fowler, Dewayne Fowler, Lewis James, Allen James. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 15, 2003)
Mrs. Jessie James, age 74, formerly Miss Ellen Bottoms, a daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Thomas Bottom, died in her home in Bluffton, Yell County, Sunday.
She is survived by three sons, Perry of Briggsville, Dewey of Ola and Willie James of Halister, Calif. and five daughters, Mrs. H. Dickens, Ola; Mrs. L. Johnson, Holdenville, Okla., Mrs. E. Dyer, Bonham, Tex., Mrs. G. Cupp, Morrilton, and Mrs. R. Brothers Bluffton; 48 grand children and 59 great grand children. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, March 30, 1950)
Gladys James, age 76, a resident of Russellville, AR, died Thursday, February 6, 1997 at Stella Manor Nursing Center at Russellville. She was born on February 12, 1920 at Waveland, AR to Herman and Rilla P. Phillips Thomas. She was a homemaker. She was the widow of the late John T. James whom she married on November 25, 1939 at Ft. Smith. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Russellville.
Survivors include two sons, John W. James of Seattle, WA and Bobby D. James of Lurton, AR; two daughters, Susan J. Brady and Julia D. Parker both of Russellville; eight grandchildren and two nieces.
Funeral service was February 10, 1997 at the Humphrey Chapel, officiated by Rev. Jesse B. Rye. Burial was in Moore's Chapel Cemetery at Waveland. Memorials may be made to the First Assembly of God Church. Pallbearers were Mark Mobley, Richard Parker, David Lever, Sam Bradshaw, Phil White and Paul Rye. Honorary Dr. Robert Thurlby, members of the "Always Young" at First Assembly of God Church. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 12, 1997)
Gladys Yvonne "Von" James, age 68, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away with her grandson Kory Dedmon Wednesday, December 26, 2007 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, Ronnie James; one daughter, Rhonda James; one son, Jay James of Houston, Texas; three grandchildren, Kirk Dedmon, Grant James, and Logan James; one brother, Dalton Bennett of Eddy, Texas. Pallbearers were Gene Ray Dedmon, Davis Armstrong, Chris Allen, Eugene Dedmon, Lewis James, and Eric Wilkins.
Funeral service was Saturday at the Egypt Freewill Baptist Church with interment in Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville, Arkansas, under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 2, 2008)
Glendon D. James, age 78 of Waveland, AR died Sunday, January 25, 2004 at Sparks Memorial Hospital in Ft. Smith, AR. He was born February 7, 1925 in Waveland, AR to the late Arthur and Ovelene Catlett James. He was a WWII Navy Veteran, member of the Waveland United Methodist Church and a retired cattle farmer and poultry producer.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, John, Ray, Raydus and Opal James.
He is survived by his wife, Mona Weatherall James; two step daughters, Sandra Lustig of Waveland and Marcia Hockaday of Houston, TX; a brother, Noble James of Waveland; a sister, Edna Littlefield of Waveland and six step-grandchildren and four step great-grandchildren.
Service was January 27, 2004 at the United Methodist Church with Rev. Susan Ross officiating. Interment was in Moore's Chapel Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. Pallbearers were David Brady, Bobby James, Jerry Lustig, Dan Lane, Eddy Hodges, J. P. Littlefield and Roy Ellis. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 28, 2004)
Jerry Dean James, age 72, of Dardanelle died Monday, July 9, 2007 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. He was born May 4, 1935 in Paron to the late Marshall and Dora Hogue James. He was a contractor and a member of the Levy Church of Christ in North Little Rock.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Peggy Joan Jones James of Dardanelle, a son and daughter-in-law, Richard Dean and Lori James of Dardanelle, daughters and sons-in-law, Vicki and R. D. Singh of Memphis, Tennessee, Lisa and David Very of Portland, Maine, brothers, J. A. James of Benton, Lamar James of Paron, sisters, Joann Gray of Little Rock and Debbie Pannell of Bryant; seven grandchildren, Shlbahn Singh, Shanna Singh, Derrick James, Caitlin Very, Meredith James, Justin Very and Alex Singh.
Services were Wednesday, July 11, at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Bro. Ralph Weinhold officiating. Burial was in Dacus Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Stan Gray, Derrick James, David James, Mark Corbin, Rusty Corbin, and Clint Pannell. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 18, 2007)
Jessie Robert James, age 64, of Gravelly died Friday, March 13, 1981, at St. Mary s Hospital in Russellville. Mr James was a native of Blue Ball, son of the late Perry James and Mrs. Lessie James of Bluffton. He was a farmer stockman and member of the Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church and was a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Fair James of the home; two sons, John R. James of Hughes and Joe Glenn James of the home; his mother, Mrs. Lessie Hunt James of Bluffton; four brothers, Lyn James of Blue Ball, Cecil James and Gene James both of Gravelly, and Perry James, Jr. of Bluffton; two sisters, Mrs. Luara Fowler of Roseburg, OR and Mrs. Sadie Fowler of Danville; also several nephews.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 14, in the Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Danville with Bro. Luther Riddle officiating. Interment was in the Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville. Arrangements and services by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 3-18-1981)
Jim T. James, age 66, of Danville died Sunday, March 23 at his home. He is a former employee of Wayne Poultry for 35 years, Retired Live Haul Supervisor, World War II Veteran, and the son of the late Jake and Vela Mobley James.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lucille James, two sons, Tommy James of Danville and Larry James of Ola, two brothers, Robert James and Jake James both of Danville, two sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Priddy and Mrs. Florene Ramey both of Danville.
Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 25, at Danville First Baptist Church With Rev. Bobby Walker and Rev. Gary Garner officiating. Interment was in Earl Ladd Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are in care of Dixon Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 3-26-1986)
Infant Jody Lynn James, age 2 days, of Danville, passed away Saturday morning, January 9, 1971 at St Edwards Hospital in Ft. Smith. Infant James was the son of Glenn and Sandra Ashley James of Danville.
Survivors include, other than his parents, his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Ashely pf Danville, and his paternal grandparents, Cecil James of Bluffton and Mrs. Floyd England of Texas.
Funeral and graveside services were held at the Earl Ladd Cemetery of Danville by Rev. Harold Presley. Interment was at the Earl Ladd Cemetery.
Arrangements and services were in care of Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 1-14-1971)
Mrs. John T. James, 66, of the Pumphrey community in Runnels County, Texas died at her home on August 4, 1960. She was a native of Waveland, moving to Texas in 1928. She was a member of the Church of God.
Survivors include her husband; two sons, Forrest James of Albuquerque, N. M. and Harold James of Fort Worth, Texas; three daughters, Mrs. M. H. Hogan of Pumphrey, Mrs. James Torrence of Merkel, Texas and Mrs. Oscar Lowrey of Tahoka, Texas; a sister, Mrs. W. B. Caldwell of Modesto, Calif. two brothers, Bob Nelms of Modesto, Calif. and J. M. Nelms of Krebbs, Okla.; 15 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, September 8, 1960)
John W. James of Russellville died August 20, 2006 at his home. He was born in Yell County off Piney Road, to Marion Hobert and Lela Edna Apple James. He was a graduate of Havana High School, a loving husband, rather, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a true friend. He was a United States World War II Army veteran, awarded 3 Bronze Stars in overseas campaigns. He was a lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Gusta Lorene Earls.
Survivors include his wife, Latricia James; son, Marion Allen James of Charlotte, NC; daughters, Virginia St. Andre of Fontana, CA, Judy Reathen of Fort Smith, Sheila James of Tulsa; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Ima Dale Crabill; brothers, Bobby Joe James of Russellville; stepsons, Kip Ellis of Boston, MA, Keith Ellis of Jamison, PA.
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday at 10:00 a. m. at the Havana First Assembly of God Church with Rev. Bob Caldwell officiating. Burial at Piney Cemetery, with Military Honors by Boyce Woods V. F. W. Post 3141 Dardanelle. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Pallbearers will be Kenny Jackson, Carroll Martin, Lyndale Crabill, James Harrell Crabill, Larry Earls, Earnie James. Honorary pallbearers will be T. A. Hobbs Don Canderday, Dorsey Jones, Van Kolb, Harry Andrews and Bill Kolb (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 23, 2006)
Correction to survivors published on Wednesday, August 30, 2006. Survivors include his wife, Latricia James; son, Marion Allen James of Charlotte, NC; daughters, Virginia St. Andre of Fontana, CA, Judy Reathen of Fort Smith, Sheila James of Tulsa; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Ima Dale Crabill of Havana; three brothers, Bobby Joe and Floyd Harold James both of Havana and William Earl James of Russellville; stepsons, Kip Ellis of Boston, MA, Keith Ellis of Jamison, PA.
Funeral services held August 23, 2006. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville.
Johnnie Lee James, age 45, of Queen Creek, AZ died Tuesday, March 11, 1997. A native of Hannah, OK he was the son of the late Esker James. He was an engineer for New Magma Water and Irrigation.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy Ussery James; a son, Johnnie Leon James of Queen Creek, AZ; a daughter, Traice Denise Gilbert of Gilbert, AZ, his mother, Norma Maxine James of Dustin, OK and five grandchildren. Funeral
Service was March 18, 1997 at the Shady Grove Community Church with Ruthie James officiating. Burial was in Shady Grove Cemetery by Shinn Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Eddie Harper, J. R. Garcia, Larry Calloway, Michael Boyer, Frank Brazil and Joey Calloway. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 19, 1997)
Johnnye Myra James, age 88, a long time resident of Hopes Creek in Van Buren, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2008 in Peachtree Hospice at Sparks. Myra was born October 31, 1919 in Belleville, AR to her parents Johnnie Bright and Palestine Hunt Herring.
She was preceded in death by her husbands Otis Smith, Louis Ernst and Hiram James.
Funeral services were held September 13, 2008 at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville, AR, all under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.
She is survived by her daughter, Joann Neal and husband Andy of Van Buren; one granddaughter, Jennifer Brammer and husband Michael of Van Buren; three great-grandchildren; and one brother-in-law, Wayne Smith and wife Louise of Fort Smith. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 17, 2008)
Mrs. Lessie Hunt James, age 86, of Bluffton died Friday, April 9, in the Yell County Hospital in Danville. Mrs. James was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors are four sons, Lynn James of Danville, Cecil and Wayne E. James of Gravelly, and Perry James, Jr. of Bluffton; two daughters, Laura Laura Fowler of Roseburg, Oregon and Mrs. Sadie Fowler of Danville; one brother, Lonnie Hunt of Danville; three sisters, Mrs. Maybell Woodard of Waldron, Mrs. Susie Cutsinger of Ozark and Mrs. Zettie Stewart of Waldron; 43 grandchildren, 90 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday at Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Danville with burial in the Earl E. Ladd Cemetery at Danville.
Services were in care of Cornwell Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Virgil Owens, Raymond Pruitt, Jerry Hunt, Bobby Rhoads, Larry Williams, and Robert Lyn Evans. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 6-14-1982)
Lyn James, age 75, of Danville, AR died Friday, October 9, 1998 at the Waldron Hospital. He was a farmer, attended Tatetown Community Church and was a Veteran of WWII.
He is survived by his wife, Rook James; three daughters, Linda Williams of Danville, Carolyn Bloodworth of Mena and Patti Boren of Boles; one son, Allen James of Danville; one sister, Sadie Fowler of Danville; two brothers, Gene James of Gravelly, Ar and Cecil James of Nola, AR; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held October 10, 1998 at Tatetown Community Church with burial at Union Hill Cemetery near Waldron, AR. Pallbearers were Stacy Fowler, Randall Hale, Billy Hunt, R. H. Williams, Roger Owens, Lynnie Ray Williams. Honorary were Jack Remer, Gene Scott, Hoover Mitchell and Dale Perry. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 14, 1998)
Marion Hobart James, age 105 of Havana, AR died Thursday, September 4, 2003 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. He was born December 25, 1897 in Waveland, AR to the late William Thomas and Mary Ellen Smith James. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Havana Assembly of God Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lela Edna Apple James; a daughter, Gusta Lorene Earls; granddaughter, Lyndia Darlene Crabill West, grandson, Billy Lawayne Earls; two brothers and five sisters.
He is survived by four sons, J. W. Johnny and William Earl James both of Russellville, AR, Bobby Joe and Floyd James both of Havana, AR; one daughter, Ima Dale Crabill of Havana, AR; 21 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, 20 great-great grandchildren and three great-great-great grandchildren.
Funeral service was September 6, 2003 at the Havana Assembly of God Church with Rev. Bob Caldwell officiating. Burial was in Piney Cemetery in Waveland, AR. Pallbearers were Allen, Ronny, Ernie and Ricky James, James and Lynn Dale Crabill and Jerry, Larry and Danny Joe Earls. Honorary were O. J. Wyatt, Ronny West, Clyde Apple, J. D. Welch, Noble Rogers, Junior Frazier, Frank Cherry and Kenny Jackson. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 10, 2003)
Mary Lou James, age 69, of Dardanelle, AR died Sunday, August 8, 1999 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, AR. She was born March 31, 1930 in Booneville, AR to the late Ray Lynch. She was a homemaker and mother and a member of the United Methodist Church in Waveland, AR and the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post in Booneville, AR.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Opal James; one brother, Buck Lynch and one sister, Gaye Jackson.
She is survived by one son, Arthur R. James of St. Louis, MO; two daughters, Anne Jester of Booneville and Becky Gasaway of Dardanelle, AR; her mother, Lillian Cook of Booneville, AR; six grandchildren and spouses, Danielle and Barry Catlett, Amanda and Samantha James all of St. Louis, MO, Stephanie and Larry Crites of Booneville and Rachel and James Gasaway both of Dardanelle, AR; three great-grandchildren, Emily and Bentley Crites of Booneville and Brendan Catlett of St. Louis, MO.
Funeral service will be Wednesday at 10 AM at the Waveland Community Church with Rev. David Bishop and Rev. Floyd Irvin officiating. Interment will be in Moore's Chapel Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 11, 1999)
Media Beth James, age 81, of Waveland, AR died September 15, 2005. She was born June 1, 1924 to her parents, Harley Thomas and Mary E. Ricker Williams. She married Noble H. James and they recently celebrated their 61st Wedding Anniversary. She graduated from Havana High School in 1943. She then attended the College of the Ozarks, graduated from and received her BSE degree from the Arkansas Teachers College in Conway in 1953. She taught in several area elementary schools and retired in 1994. She was a member of the Arkansas Teachers Association, a member of the Waveland United Methodist Church where she served as secretary and treasurer for 36 years and taught the elementary Sunday School class for 50 years and was a member of the Waveland EH Club.
She is survived by her husband, Noble H. James four sisters, Willie McBride of Danville, AR, Virginia James and Ruby McKee both of Waveland, AR and Frances Mathis of Shawnee, OK and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was September 17, 2005 at the Waveland Community Church in Waveland with burial in Moore's Chapel Cemetery in Waveland, AR under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Booneville, AR. Pallbearers were John Fuchs, Bruce Spaight, Amos Petty-cord, Earnest and Ronnie Putman and Charles Brown. Memorial contributions can be made to the Waveland United Methodist Church or to the Rock Creek Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 21, 2005)
Noble Hershel James, age 83 or Havana, AR died Sunday, November 13, 2005 at Oak Manor Nursing and Rehab Center in Booneville, AR. He was born May 28, 1922 in Waveland, AR to the late Arthur and Ovelene Catlett James. He was retired farmer and land surveyor. He was a US Naval Air Force Cadet, member of the United Methodist Church in Waveland and the International Union of Operating Engineers.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Media Beth Williams James and brothers, James, John, Ray, Raydus, Opal and Glendon.
He is survived by a sister, Edna Littlefield of Waveland, AR; four sisters-in-law, Ruby McKee and Virginia James both of Waveland, AR, Willie McBride of Dardanelle, AR and Frances Mathis of Shawnee, OK and a host of loving nephews, nieces and friends.
Service was Tuesday at the Waveland Community Church with Rev. Susan Ross officiating. Interment was in the Moore's Chapel Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were John Fuchs, Bruce Spaight, Amos Petty-cord, Earnest and Ronnie Putman and Charles Brown. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 16, 2005)
Perry James, age 80, a resident of Briggsville died Monday, Sept.6 at his home. He was a retired farmer, son of the late Jesse and Ellen Bottoms James and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church and the Bluffton Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lessie Hunt James; five sons, Jess Robert James of Gravelly, Gene James of Gravelly, Lynn James of Waltreak, Cecil James of Nola and Perry Jr. of Briggsville; two daughters, Mrs. Lartine Fowler of Roseburg, Ore. and Mrs. Sadie Fowler of Waltreak; one brother, Willie James of Roseburg, Ore.; five sisters, Mrs. Harriett Dickens of Riverbank, Calif., Mrs. Ester Tyler of Riverbank, Calif., Mrs. Gertie Cupp of Riverdale, Calf., Mrs. Laler Johnson of Holdenville, Okla. and Mrs. Roxie Brothers of Harvey; 42 grandchildren and 46 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were Tuesday at the Earl Ladd Cemetery with Rev. Luther Riddle officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 9-16-1971)
Perry James, Jr., age 55, of Briggsville, died Saturday at the Veterans Administration Hospital at Little Rock. He was the son of Perry James, Sr. and Lessie James. He was a farmer and stockman, and a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Cebelle James; a son, Larry Wayne James of Danville; two daughters, Barbara Baker of Greenwood and Kim Knight of Briggsville; three brothers, Lynn James of Blue Ball, Cecil James of Ola and Gene James of Gravelly; two sisters, Laura Fowler of Roseberg, Oregon and Sadie Fowler of Waltreak, and three grandchildren.
Funeral was Monday at the Danville Missionary Baptist Church by the Rev. John McElroy. Burial was in the Earl Ladd Cemetery by Dixon Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 9-1-1982)
Mr. Raydus R. James, age 81, of Havana, AR died Wednesday November 24, 1997 at Booneville Community Hospital. He was born March 28, 1916 in Waveland, AR to the late Arthur and Ovelene Catlett James. He received his bachelor of science from Arkansas Tech University in Russellville and a master degree in Agriculture from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. He was a WWII Army/Air Force Veteran, member of the Lions Club and the United Methodist Church in Waveland. He retired after 29 years as a County Extension Agent with the University of Arkansas Extension Service.
He was preceded in death by three brothers John James, Ray James and Opal James.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Williams James; two brothers, Noble James and Glendon James both of Waveland, AR; a sister, Edna Littlefield of Waveland, AR and 16 nephews and nieces.
Funeral service was held Friday, November 28, 1997 at the Moore's Chapel Cemetery with memorial services immediately following at Moore's Chapel Church with Rev. Dubois Pettit officiating. Pallbearers were Mark Gatlin, John Gasaway, Ricky Gatlin, Bob James, James Paul Littlefield, Ben Gatlin, David Catlett and Chuck Catlett. Services by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 3, 1997)
Robert Jessie James, age 77, of Danville, AR died Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville, AR. He was born August 24, 1923 in Havana, AR to the late Jake Sr. and Vela Mobley James. He was a member of the Baptist Church, a 32 degree Mason and retired after thirty years as a foreman of a chicken catching crew for Wayne Poultry in Danville.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, John James and Jim James and one sister, Lizzy Priddy.
Survivors are, one brother, Jake Jr. and Ruthie James of Danville, AR; one sister and brother-in-law, Florene and Carroll Ramey of Danville, AR and a sister-in-law, Lucille James of Danville and several nephews and nieces.
Services were Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Danville with Rev. Charles Lacy Minnie and Rev. Delton Beall officiating. Interment was in Earl Ladd Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home or Danville, AR. Pallbearers were, Ricky Ramey, Jerry Don Ramey, Tommy James, Larry James, Benny James, Gerald Hefner and Randy Hefner. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 4, 2001)
Local Man and Companion Killed by Falling Boom -- Doyle Luker, of Little Rock formerly of Plainview and Sidney James Jr., North Little Rock were killed Tuesday afternoon when a boom of a crane fell and crushed them.
Luker was a veteran of World War II, serving as an aviation ordinance man in the Pacific. He entered the service in May 1940 and received his discharge in May 1946, having earned 13 battle stars in the Pacific. Luker's only brother was killed in the Pearl Harbor attach. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 19, 1947)
Sunny Lee Susanne James, infant daughter of Benny and Regina Pearce James, died Friday, May 30, 2003 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center.
In addition to her parents, survivors include a brother, Bo James of the home; a sister, Katelyn James of the home; paternal grandparents, Jake and Ruthie James of Danville; maternal grandparents, Raymond Pearce and Pat Pearce both of Atkins; an uncle, Duard Pearce of Atkins; two aunts, Sue Wagner of Danville and Ruth Ann Sloan of Belleville.
Graveside service was June 2 at Brearley Cemetery by the Rev. Franklin Piercey and Bro. Paul Milner. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 4, 2003)
Una Fair James, passed away September 15, 2002 at the age of 78. She was born March 26, 1924 in Dabney, Arkansas to Celce and Annie Martindale Bridges. Fair was saved and baptized at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church near Tilly, Arkansas. Fair was married to the late Jessie Robert James and was a member of Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church in Gravelly, Arkansas where she had lived since 1945. She was a mother and worked on the farm with her family all her life.
Survivors include 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, John James of Augusta, AR and Joe Janice James of Rover, AR; 3 grandchildren, Craig James of Russellville, AR, Jessica James of Rover, AR, Jake James of West Fork, AR; 2 brothers, Gay Bridges of Morrilton, AR, Pete Bridges of Russellville, AR; 2 sisters, Nova Jones and Ressie Bridges of Atkins, AR; a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at 2:00 p. m. at the Rover Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Elvin McDill and Rev. Virgil Lewis. Burial will be at Earl Ladd Cemetery at Danville under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 18, 2002)
Vernon Lloyd James, 88, formerly of Blue Ball, Arkansas, died Monday, August 14, 2006 at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville, Arkansas. Born September 5, 1917 at Blue Ball, to the late Richard Thomas James and Oma Ann McCubbins James. He was a member of the Egypt Freewill Baptist Church of Blue Ball and retired since, August 1979 from Pennzoil United Gas Company of Houston, Texas.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, Kenneth Lloyd James of San Antonio, TX; a sister, Sybil Juanita James Tidwell of Nowata, OK and a brother, Burlous James.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Elvie Ada Wilkins James and three sons and two daughters-in-law, Melvin Lloyd and Vicky James of LaVernia, TX, Ronnie Gene and Paula James of Rosenberg, TX, Ricky Lynn James of Blue Ball; three daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy Joyce and Harold Gene Hall of Pottsville, AR, Patty Sue and Brian Kutach of Pottsville, AR, Pamela Joy and Johnny Millard of Danville, AR; 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one sister and brother-in-law, Bethel and Robbie James Garner of Danville.
Funeral will be 10 a. m. Thursday at Egypt Freewill Baptist Church at Blue Ball with the Reverend Jerrell Willingham and Ricky Hunt officiating. Burial will be in the Egypt Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Pallbearers include Roy Wilkins, Rusty DeFoor, Jim Hunt, Blake DeFoor, Dustin Hall, Deanie Woodard. Visitation is Wednesday from 6-8. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 16, 2006)
Virginia James, age 86 of Waveland, AR, died Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at Oak Manor Nursing and Rehab in Booneville. She was born January 23, 1923 in Waveland, AR to the late Harley Thomas and Mary Ricker Williams. She was a member and Sunday School teacher at Waveland Community Church, past president of the Yell County E. H. Council, member of the Waveland E. H. Club and retired Arkansas Teachers Association.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raydus Ree James; sisters, Willie McBride and Media Beth James.
Survivors include sisters, Ruby McKee of Waveland, Frances Mathis of Shawnee, OK; sisters-in-law, Mona James of Waveland, Edna Littlefield of Cecil, AR; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Waveland Community Church with Rev. Phillip Sturdy officiating. Burial was in Moore's Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jim Karber, Joe Laster, Amos Pettycord, Larry Harger, Danny Rohde, and Charlie Brown. Memorials may be made to Rock Creek Cemetery, Wave-land Community Church or Methodist Children Home. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 20, 2010)
Willa Dean James, age 81 of Nola, died Monday, June 26, 2006 at St. Joseph's Hospice in Hot Springs, AR. Born September 24, 1924 in Nola, she was the daughter of the late Ben and Eloise Joslin Morehead. She was a member of the Mulberry Freewill Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Cecil James, son Roy Syler, two grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.
Survivors include her children, Roscoe and Joyce Wagner, Mt. Pine, AR, Glenn James, Freeport, TX, Gary James, LaPorte, TX, Randy James, Tulia, TX, Tim James, Kokomo, IN, Mike James, Nazareth, TX, Cathron James, Unionville, MO, Marilyn Gipson, Amherst, TX; sister, Mary Lou Rhoades, Nola; twenty-two grandchildren, several great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are today at 2:00 p. m. at the Mulberry Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. David Riker and Rev. Lacey Minnie officiating. Burial will be at Parks Cemetery, Gravelly, AR. Pallbearers are Randy Willis, Ray Rhoades, Jim Robertson, Robert Minton, Allen Austin, Joe Pickens, and Shaun Rhoades. Honorary pallbearers are Zach Wagner, Glenda James, and J. B. Wagner. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 28, 2006)
William Thomas James, who formerly lived for many years in the Piney neighborhood; but for the past few years at Bauxite, passed away there on October 16th, 1948 and was buried at the Piney Cemetery Sunday evening, October 17th, in the presence of many of his old friends and relatives. He was 76 years old. He had raised his family at Piney, having married and lived there the greater part of his life.
Funeral services were conducted at the place of burial by H. D. Jackson of Havana, AR, assisted as song leader by J. B. Self. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, October 21, 1948)
Lester Frank Janski, aged 58, of North Little Rock, a retired employee of Superior Forwarding Truck Lines, died Thursday Mar 27, 1986. Born at Vilonia, a son of Frank and Francis Maleski Janski, he was a member of Crystal Valley Baptist Church and Teamsters Union Local 878.
Survivors are his wife, Mildred Johnston Janski; a son, Louis Janski of North Little Rock; two daughters, Brenda Hill of Vilonia and Sherrie Cox of North Little Rock; three brothers, Wylie Janski of Ivanhoe, Cal. and Clarence Janski and John Janski of Vilonia; four sisters, Vicki Bahil and Hettie Jones of North Little Rock, Jo Fletcher of Caraway (Craighead County) and Martha Agnew of Memphis, and three grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 3:30 p. m. Saturday at Griffin Leggett/Rest Hills by Rev. Alan Brown. Burial will be in Rest Hills Cemetery North Little Rock, Arkansas. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Mary Fowler Leek, Newspaper: Arkansas-Gazette, Little Rock, Arkansas, 03/29/1986)
Hollis G. Janway, 63, of 1703 So. Harrison Street, a retired guard for the Little Rock School District, died Thursday. Mr. Janway was a Methodist and a member of Brady Masonic Lodge and Paron Masonic Lodge.
Surviving are his widow Mrs. Martha A. Chew Janway; a son Michael W. Janway of Little Rock; two daughters, Mrs. Patricia Ann Head and Mrs. Rose Mary Woodrum both of Little Rock; a stepson Harvey Forrester, Jr., of West Plains, Mo.; a stepdaughter Mrs. Lucille Forrester of Little Rock; two brothers, Jess Janway of Carlsbad N.M. and Bonnie Janway of Whitewright, Texas; seven sisters Mrs. Melissa Harris of Benton, Mrs. Orthia McTigrett of Dumas, Mrs. Ola Nichols of Elmirage, Ariz., and Mrs. Zora Callahan of Fresno, Calif., and three grandchildren.
Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Bess Wiles Carter; newspaper: The Arkansas Democrat, 7-20-1973)
Mr. Bobbie Harold Jay, age 69, of Delaware, AR died Sunday, March 9, 1997 at the Dardanelle Hospital. He was born December 31, 1927 in Delaware, AR to the late Lee and Pearl Griffen Jay. He was a WWII and Korean Veteran receiving the Purple Heart. He retired from the Navy after serving 21 years and was a member of the New Blaine VFW Post Brewer-Rollins 8383 and a farmer.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Orvil Jay, Lee Roy Jay and Glen Jay and two sisters, Ima Manuel and Oral Manuel.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy Lee Burris Jay; two sons, Robert Michael Jay of Houston, TX and Franklin Lee Jay of New Blaine, AR; three daughters, Anita Jay of Little Rock, Deborah Enterkin of Plant City, TX and Anna Marie Felscher of La Port, TX; a brother, Kenneth Jay of Dardanelle; two half brothers, Milburn Jay of Redding, CA and Rev. David Jay of Dardanelle; step-brother, Bill Winner of Delaware, AR; step-sister, Dorothy Vassaur of Delaware, AR; 10 grandchildren and several nephews and nieces.
Graveside service will be today, Wednesday, March 12 at 10 am at Graves Cemetery in Delaware by Rev. David Jay. Services by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 12, 1997)
Clora Keys (Rolston) Jay, age 83, of Oklahoma City, OK passed away January 9, 1999 at South Park Nursing Home where she has lived since December 16, 1997. She was born November 4, 1915 in Dardanelle, AR. to James Bradford and Tobitha Jane (Billings) Keys. She was one of seven children. She married her first husband, David Joseph Roulston March 7, 1931. He preceded her in December 6, 1970. She married George Jay in 1974. She has lived in Oklahoma City for the past 61 years. She was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church. In 1941 she began working at Wilson Food Company until her retirement. She enjoyed spending her time gardening and with her granddaughter and great-granddaughters.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Clarence, Bruce and Carl Keys.
She is survived by one son, Doryce Roulston and his wife, Ora Lena of Del City, OK; granddaughter Kelly and her husband, Bob Weaver of Okla. City, OK and two great granddaughters, Courtney and Hayley Weaver; a brother, George Keys of Dardanelle, AR; two sisters, Clara Parker of OKC and Mary Ferbee of Virginia Beach, VA; as well as many other loved ones and friends.
Funeral service was January 13, 1999 at Hunter Memory Chapel with graveside service January 14, 1999 at Fort Douglas Cemetery near Dover, AR. Local arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 20, 1999)
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