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Kenneth Eugene Jay, Sr. age 78 of Dardanelle, died Monday, September 8, 2003 at his home in Dardanelle. He was born October 25, 1924 in Delaware, Arkansas to the late Lee and Ima Pearl Griffin Jay. He was a WWII Army Veteran, member of Boyce-Woods VFW Post 3141 in Dardanelle where he served as quarter master, and was a retired government inspector for poultry plants, a carpenter and a member of the Faith Church of Dardanelle.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Orval, Glen, Bobby and Harry Jay; two sisters, Oral and Ima Manuel; two stepsisters, Ocie Wood Clark and Ruth Bata.
Survivors are his wife of 57 years, Janetta Lee Vaughn Jay; three sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth E. Jr. and Shirley Jay of Dardanelle, Roger and Jan Jay of Little Rock, Jerry and Glenda Jay of Russellville; a daughter and son-in-law, Regina and Wayne Terwilliger of Mayflower; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Milbern and Cindy Jay of Redding, California, Rev. David and Cilestene Jay of Dardanelle; one stepbrother and sister-in-law, Bill and Minta Winner of Delaware; stepsister, Dortha Vassaur of Delaware; ten grandchildren, six great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.
Services were Wednesday, September 10, 2003 at the Faith Church with Rev. David Jay officiating. Interment was in Graves Cemetery, Delaware with military honors by Boyce-Woods VFW Post 3141 in Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Michael, Joel, Richard, Frankie and Roger, Jr. Jay, Joshua and Matthew McKinnon. Memorials may be made to Faith Church, 115 Cedar St. Dardanelle, AR 72834 or Hospice. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 17, 2003)
Claud Murphy Jean, Sr. Age 70, of Belleville died Tuesday, June 14, 2004 at his home in Belleville.
Services will be Thursday, at 2:00 p. m. at the First Baptist Church in Havana with Rev. Jeff Smith officiating. Interment will be in Russellville Cemetery with military honors by Boyce-Woods VFW Post 3141 in Dardanelles Visitation will be today, Wednesday, 5 to 7 p. m. See complete obituary next week. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 16, 2004)
Claud Murphy Jean, Sr. age 70 of Belleville died Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at his home in Belleville. He was born February 15, 1934 in Riley Creek, Yell County, Arkansas to the late William Benton and Urcy Mae McBride Jean. He was a 1953 graduate of Belleville High School, was a Staff Sergeant in the Korean conflict and Arkansas National Guard and retired after 36 years from Wayne Farms in Danville as the maintenance supervisor. He was a cattle farmer and a member of the Yell County Cattleman Association.
He was preceded in death by a brother, William Boyd Jean, sister, Estelle Jean Christy and twin infant sister.
Survivors are a son and daughter-in-law, Claude Jr. and Darlene Jean of Belleville, granddaughters, Kayla Jean and Lakin Jean both of Belleville, sister, Freeda Jean Banning of Danville, niece and nephew-in-law, Dr. Shelly J. Banning-Tippin and Dr. Phillip B. Tippin of Ola, mother of his Son, Betty Jean of Belleville, great-nephews and great-nieces, Taylor Tippin and Alex Tippin.
Services were held June 17, 2004 at the First Baptist Church in Havana with Rev. Jeff Smith officiating. Interment was held in Russell Cemetery with military honors by Boyce-Woods VFW Post 3141 in Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Gary Mullins, Richard Johnson, Jess Garner, Mitchell Tharp, Travis Garner and Sam Woodruff. Honorary was Kenneth Loyd, Bill Loyd, Larry Hall, Paul Jean, Lay ell Lampkin, and Quinton McBride. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 23, 2004)
Odell Jean, age 79, died September 7, 2001 at his residence in Wheatland, CA. He was born in Danville, AR, he was a Yuba Sutter resident for 40 years. He was a longtime dairy farmer in Wheatland. He also served in the U. S. Army during WWII.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nadine Jean of Wheatland; a daughter, Gail Hauck of Wheatland; three brothers, Ray Jean of Yuba City, CA, Jimmy Jean of Oroville and Raymond Jean of Colfax; two sisters, Ruby Albright of Live Oak and Janelle Fleming of Wheatland; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, E. S. and Dottie Bolinger Jean and two sisters, Clynell Sickles and Wanda Thornburg.
A memorial service was held with James Jean officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 24, 2001)
Patsy Ann Jean, age 67, of Riley Creek, passed away March 26, 2007 at Mitchell Nursing Home in Danville.
A memorial service will be held at the Rover Baptist Church at 10 a. m. on March 31. The body will be cremated. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Complete obituary next week. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 28, 2007)
Patsy Ann Jean, age 67, of Riley Creek, died March 26, 2007, at Mitchell Nursing Home from complications from a stroke.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ed Yates. She was born on January 22, 1940 in Onyx. She was a graduate of Plainview High School. She and her husband of 50 years, Paul Jean, were married in 1957. The Jeans moved to California during Mr. Jean's service in the Navy. Patsy attended Dental School in Long Beach, CA and then later when the Jeans moved to Oakland, CA, she attended Lee Ann's Beauty School. They moved to Riley Creek in 1962, where she and her husband built a thriving farm. Shortly afterward, she opened her own successful business, Unique Hair Styles. Almost eight years after their marriage in 1965, they had a son, James. Patsy was diagnosed with cancer in 2000. She was a very active member of the Rover Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Paul Jean, her son, James Jean, daughter-in-law Valerie Jean, her mother, Elvy Yates, three brothers, Bill, Joe and Lannie Yates. Her body was cremated and her ashes will be buried during a private service at Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville.
A memorial service was held at Rover Baptist Church in Rover on March 31st. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 4, 2007)
Ray Jean, age 88, of Yuba City died May 28, 2007, at his residence. Born in Belleville, AR. he was a Yuba-Sutter resident for many years, living in Live Oak and Yuba City. He retired as a rip saw operator at Sunset Moulding in Live Oak after 30 years. He was a member of the Senior Bowling League in Yuba City and Peach Bowl Branch No. 45 of the Sons in Retirement in Yuba City. Also, he attended the Church of the Nazarene in Yuba City.
Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Lucille Jean of Yuba City; two sons, James E. Jean of Yuba City and David Jean of Sutter; a daughter, Sherry Morrissey of Marysville; two brothers, Raymond Jean of Auburn and Jimmy Jean of Oroville; two sisters, Ruby Albright of Live Oak and Janelle Fleming of Sacramento; six grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Wanda Thronberg and Clynell Sickles; and a brother, Odell Jean.
Donations may be made to Sutter North Hospice, 826 Fourth St. Marysville, CA 95901. Service was Thursday at Chapel of Twin Cities. The Rev. Michael Voudouris of the Church of the Nazarene in Yuba City officiated. Burial was at Live Oak Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 8, 2007)
June Southard Jelinek, age 67, of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Washington, DC, Muncie, IN, Brecksville, OH, Lancaster, OH and Plainview, AR, went to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, August 22, 2004 at her home. She was a member of the First Baptist Church Concord, Farragut, TN and the Faithful Followers Sunday School Class. She was an inspiration to all who knew her. She started her career with the FBI in Washington, DC and later worked with a law firm in St. Louis, MO. She became a homemaker after her marriage on March 17, 1956.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Lois Lofland Southard.
Survivors include a devoted husband of 48 years, James Jelinek; three sons, Dr. James Jelinek, Jr. of Great Falls, VA, Stanley Brian Jelinek and Timothy Jon Jelinek both of Westernville, OH; two grandchildren; her father, Willis M. Southard of Gravelly, AR; a sister, Susan Southard Haas of North Little Rock, AR and many cousins.
Funeral service under the direction of Click Funeral Home of Farragut, TN was held Tuesday with Rev. Steve Peek and Mr. Lew Floyd officiating. Graveside service and interment under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville will be 1:00 p. m. Thursday at Young Gravelly Cemetery in Gravelly, AR with Rev. Charlie Jones officiating. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Concord. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 25, 2004)
Christopher Allen Jenkins, Jr. infant son of Chris Jenkins and Lindsay Willhite was called on by the Lord Tuesday, July 10, 2007.
He is preceded in death by his great grandparents, Delena Fields, Clifford and Shirley Keer; great-great grandparents, Milburn and Johnnie Jenkins, Lucille Yard, Horbert Blackwell.
Survivors include his parents, Chris Jenkins and Lindsay Willhite of Russellville; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins, Jr. of Russellville, Rhonda Willhite, Ron Willhite of Ozark; great grandparents, Frank and Renee Jenkins of Plummerville, Raymond and Melinda Blackwell of Appleton, Larry Fields of Russellville, Gladys and Jerry Nelson of California; aunts and uncles, Ashley, Margaret and Dalton Jenkins, Kevin Willhite, Melissa Myers.
The family will hold a private graveside service. Funeral Services by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 18, 2007)
Hazel Jenkins, age 90, of Delaware, AR died Friday, Nov. 29, 2002 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born February 25, 1912 in Delaware, to Arthur and Mae Reasoner McClure; she was the widow of Francis Jenkins. She was a homemaker and mother and a member of the First Baptist Church in Delaware.
She was preceded in death by a grandson, Scott Jenkins and a sister, Bertha Garner.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Royce and Lynda Jenkins of Delaware; a granddaughter, Kim Tidwell of Delaware and four great grandchildren.
Funeral was December 2 at the First Baptist Church in Delaware officiated by Rev. Wiley Jones. Burial was in Graves Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Jasper Ramsey, Kevin Underwood, Joe Jenkins, Gene Thornhill, Keith Cravens and Van Anderson. Honorary were Deacons of the First Baptist Church of Delaware. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 4, 2002)
Jeanetta Burkes Jenkins, age 82, of Dardanelle, AR died Sunday, November 26, 2000 at Ft. Smith. She was born May 25, 1918 in Dardanelle, AR, daughter of the late Jack and Stella Hollowoa Burkes. She was a member of the Dardanelle United Methodist Church and the Dardanelle Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger F. Jenkins; a grandson, Joey Jenkins; a sister, Helen Burkes and three brothers, Ed, R. L. and Lewis Burkes.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Joe R. and Alice Jenkins of Dardanelle, AR; two daughters and son-in-law, Anita and F. E. Cook of Ft. Smith, AR and Connie Freeling of Dardanelle, AR; a brother and sister-in-law, James and Irene Burkes of Little Rock, AR; two sisters, Joyce Heflin and Betty Hamilton both of Dardanelle, AR; three sisters-in-law, Bell Burkes of Dardanelle, Gloria Burkes of Hot Springs, AR and Ruth Burkes of Lakewood, CA; four grandchildren, David, Todd and Jason Cook and Joanna Fitzjucls and five great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be Wednesday, November 29, 2000, 2:00 p. m. at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Rev. Floyd Ervin officiating. Burial will be at Graves Cemetery, Delaware by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. Pallbearers will be David, Todd and Jason Cook, Chuck Hamilton, James and Joe Heflin and Jack Burkes. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 29, 2000)
Mr. Jimmy Wayne Jenkins, age 61, of Dardanelle, AR died Sunday, May 30, 1999 at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville, AR. He was born April 23, 1938 in Indianola, Mississippi to the late Wesley Lee Jenkins. He was owner of El Paso Auto Sales and Garage in Dardanelle, AR, member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and a Korean Navy Veteran.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Jenkins.
Survivors are his wife, Earlene Jenkins; five sons, Wayne Jenkins of Hope, Donnie Hollis of Spring Hill, AR, Wesley Jenkins of Woodinville, WA, Allen Hollis of Henderson, TX, Wendell Jenkins of Seattle, WA; one daughter, Cynthia Klimper of Bothell, WA; his mother, Mary Lee Jenkins of Harrison, AR; two brothers, Marvin Jenkins of Largo, FL and Larry Jenkins of Indianola, MS; two sisters, Sue Gilliam and Jane Harrison both of Harrison, AR and 12 grandchildren.
Memorial services will be Wednesday, June 2, 1999 at 6 P. M. Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Rev. Craig Branham officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 2, 1999)
Master Chief (Ret.) Joseph T. Jennen, Jr., age 52 died at home in Dardanelle on June 22, 2010. He was born July 27, 1957 in Pamona, CA to Joseph T. Jennen, Sr. and Jean Jennen.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his loving wife, Caroline Jennen; three sons, Edward & Mary Jennen of Lake Elsinore, CA, Joseph T. TTI & Robin Jennen of Baton Rouge, LA and Christopher & Michelle Jennen of San Diego, CA; nine grandchildren; two brothers and a sister; and an extended EOD Family. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Dardanelle, AR where a service with Military Honors was held June 25, 2010.
Interment was at the Oakland Cemetery in Russellville, AR. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to EOD Memorial Foundation, 7040 CR 772, Webster, Florida 33597 or WWW.eodmemorial.com/eod-memorial. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 30, 2010)
Lawana Jennings, age 65, of Oppelo, AR died Monday, January 29, 2001. She was born September 2, 1935 in Chickalah, AR and was the daughter of Earnest and Vorene Taylor Waid of Dardanelle, AR. She was a homemaker and a member of Oppelo First Baptist Church and Sunday school secretary and teacher.
She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jennifer Jennings.
Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Bobby Jennings of Oppelo; her parents, Earnest and Vorene Taylor Waid of Dardanelle, AR; one daughter and son-in-law, Lesa and Raymond Bieker of Greenwood, AR; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Mary Jennings of Atkins, AR and Ken and Regina Jennings of Bigelow, AR; five grandchildren; one brother, Wendell Waid of No. Little Rock, AR; two sisters, Betty Warlick of Pocola, OK and Linda Jennen of Van Buren, AR and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was February 2, 2001 at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Gene Tanner, Rev. Leroy Patterson and Rev. William Merrit officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 7, 2001)
Mrs. Ona Muncrief Jennings, age 85, of Bluffton, died January 12, 1986, at the Yell County Hospital. Mrs. Jennings was a native of the Chula Community, and a housewife.
Survivors include four daughters: Veaora Roberson of Bluffton, Bernice Summit of Ola, Ethel Ingles of Little Texas, and Ruth Hutchens of Jessieville; one brother, David Muncrief of Oklahoma City; 14 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services were held at the Young Gravelly Church, Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 with the REV. Luther Riddle officiating. Interment was in Parks Cemetery at Gravelly. Arrangements and services were by the Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 1-15-1986)
Roy Jennings, age 74, of Wichita, Kans, died Thursday December 4, at Wichita. He was a retired farmer and a native of the Gravelly Community.
Survivors include two SONS, Jack Jennings of Wichita, Kans, and Lewie Jennings of Warren; one daughter, Mary Wigley of Kansas City, Kansas; one brother, Richard Jennings of Gravelly and 17 grandchildren.
Funeral and graveside services were held at the Parks Cemetery at Gravelly Saturday morning at 10 o'clock with the Rev. Luther Riddle officiating. Interment was at the Parks Cemetery. Arrangements and services were in care of the Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 12-11-1975)
Kenneth Jester was born July 23, 1942 in Glenwood, AR to M. J. and Lucille Vaughn Jester. He went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, January 15, 2002. During his lifetime he lived in various areas of Arkansas but chose Booneville as home. He served as an officer of the Booneville Police Department. He was a skilled craftsman and carpenter for many years, served in Arkansas National Guard until his retirement in 1990 and was nationally known for his exceptional wood carving talent. He was a member of Blocher Masonic Lodge 247 and past master of Lynch Prairie 568 of Lucas. He attended Booneville Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his wife, Anne; five daughters, Missy Needham, Terri Guise, Natalie Jester and fianc e Christopher Bennett, Danielle and Barry Catlett and Stephanie Crites all of Booneville, AR; seven grandchildren, Jeremy Kirbo of Magazine, AR, Brooke Needham, Jordan Guise, Kendra Yancey, Emily & Bentley Crites and Brendan Catlett all of Booneville, AR; two brothers Bill and Kris Jester of Sherwood and Larry Jester of Booneville; two sisters, Betty and Bill Beatty of Waveland, AR and Alice and Gary Starling of Booneville, AR; a sister-in-law Becky Gasaway of Dardanelle, AR; a brother-in-law, Art James of St. Louis, MO; and numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.
Service was January 17, 2002 at the Booneville Cumberland Presbyterian Church with burial in Moore's Chapel Cemetery in Waveland, AR. Under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville, AR. Pallbearers were Bill Campbell, J. B. Fleming, Neal Preston, Hoyt Wagoner, Roy Townsend and Richard Keith. Honorary was Doyle Burrows. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 23, 2002)
Allen Madison Jestice, 81, of North East of Waveland, March 30th, 1947. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 10, 1947)
Helen Jestice, age 81 of Hartman, Arkansas died Friday, September 2, 2005, at Russellville. She was born March 28, 1924 in Waveland, Arkansas, daughter of Floyd and Zelia Shott Frame. She was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Chester and Floyd Frame and a sister, Muriel McCourt.
Survivors include her husband of 64 years, L.O. "Bud" Jestice two daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Jimmy Stokes of Franklin, Tennessee, and Darlene and Dave Deal of Baton Rouge, LA son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Donna Jestice of Hartman 4 brothers, Herbert and Wendell Frame of Centerville, Don Frame of Danville and James Frame of Broken Arrow, OK eight grandchildren eight great-grandchildren several nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.
Funeral services were Monday, September 5, 2005, at Cornwell Chapel in Danville with Brother John McCourt and Dave Deal officiating. Interment was at the Havana Cemetery under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Pallbearers were Tommy Jestice, Tommy Miner, Jason Dopson, Bryan Stokes, Jeff Stokes, and Daniel Deal. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 7, 2005)
James Clyde Jestice, age 84, of Havana, AR died Sunday, March 8, 1998 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. He was born in Piney, AR April 8, 1913 son of the late Joseph Thomas and Mae Anglin Jestice. He was a retired welder, and machinist, a WWII Army Veteran, a member of the Monett, MO Masonic Lodge 129, a member for 46 years of the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Lodge of Springfield, MO, a member of the Havana United Methodist Church and the American Legion Post 9 and operating engineers local union 16.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Norine Behan and Myrtle Forrest.
Survivors include his wife, Lola Bell Faulkner Jestice; two daughters, Sammie Jo Courdin of Denver, CO and Billie Ruth Boles of Ft. Worth, TX; a sister, Betty Faulkner of Sapulpa, OK; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; five nephews and five nieces.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 11 (today) at 10 a. m. at the Havana United Methodist Church with Rev. Joe Grambling and Rev. E. O. Tackett officiating. Burial with Masonic Rites will be in the Havana Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 11, 1998)
Lola Bell Faulkner Jestice, age 82, of Havana, AR died Saturday, November 27, 1999 at Swedish Hospital at Englewood, CO. She was born March 9, 1917 in Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Francis Dill Faulkner. She was the widow of James C. "Jay" Jestice, and a member of the Havana United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Faulkner.
Survivors include, two daughters and sons-in-law, Sammie Jo and Jim Courdin of Englewood, CA and Billie and Dwight Boles of North Richland Hills, TX; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Amos and Rosie Faulkner of Springfield, MO, Bill and Velda Faulkner of Elkins, AR, Gene and Betty Faulkner of Sessor, IL, Sam and Jerry Faulkner and Lou Faulkner all of Fullerton, CA; five grandchildren and their spouses, Wendy Riley of Elizabeth, CO, Dana and Barry Himmelman of Evergreen, CO, Jonathan Boles, Ryan Boles and Courtney Boles all of No. Richland Hills, TX; five great grandchildren, Zack and Nick hart of Elizabeth, CO and Colton, Travis and Jessica Himmelman all of Evergreen, CO; and a cousin, Gladys Vaughn of Havana.
Funeral will be t today, Wednesday, December 1 at 10 a. m. at the Havana United Methodist Church by t he Rev. Joe Gramling and the Rev. E. O. Tackett. Burial will be in the Havana Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 1, 1999)
Luther Bud Jestice, age 89 of Hartman, AR, died Thursday, January 15, 2009 at V. A. Hospital in Fayetteville. He was born December 5, 1919 in Havana, Arkansas to the late William and Maude Spivey Jestice. He was a WWII Army Sgt. and a member of the 1st infantry, he participated in the Normandy Invasion on Omaha Beach, North Africa invasion and the invasion of Sicily, he received two Purple Hearts, and Bronze Star, he was a farmer, Havana bus driver for 19 years, member of the V. F. W. Post Boyce-Woods #3141, and First Baptist Church in Centerville.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Helen Frame Jestice.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Jestice of Scranton; son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Donna Jestice of Hartman; daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Jim Stokes of Franklin, TN, Darlene and Dave Deal of Baton Rouge, LA; 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
Funeral service was Sunday, January 18, at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Danville with John McCourt and Dave Deal officiating. Burial was in Havana Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 21, 2009)
R. E. Jestice, age 71, died at his home in Havana November 21, 1952. He was a retired farmer, stockman and poultry producer.
He is survived by his wife, Mintia Jestice; one daughter, Mrs. John Vaughn of Havana; four brothers, Luther of El Cerito, Calif., Albeit of Sand Springs, Okla., Bill of Havana, Poe of Guadalupe, Calif., and two sisters, Mrs. Jim Towell, Havana and Mrs. E. D. Walker of Hobart, Okla. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 27, 1952)
Omar Wallace Jett, 81 years old resident of Plainview, passed away in a Paris hospital Thursday, July 7, 1960. He was a native of Johnson County, but had been a resident of Plainview for many years. He was a son of the late Pat and Sue Choate Jett, a retired railroad employee, and a member of the Baptist Church.
Surviving him are his son in law, John Lee Pool of Dallas, Tex. a niece, Mrs. John Tillman of Paris; and several other nieces and nephews. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, July 14, 1960)
Walter E. Jetton, age 42, of Fort Smith died Saturday at a Fort Smith hospital. He was a former resident of Chickalah and was a Freewill Baptist.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Learene Parks Jetton; a son, Benny Jetton of Fort Smith; two sisters, Mrs. Vernie Jennings of Richmond, Calif. and Mrs. Venola Posey of Montika, Calif.; three half-brothers, a half-sister and three stepbrothers. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 16, 1959)
Ola Physician Dies After Heart Attack - Dr. G. M. Jgestvang, 63, of Norwegian descent, who was born and reared in Chicago, died of a heart attack in his home at Ola early Wednesday. For the past six years, he had maintained an office in the Cook Drug Store. He was an eclectic physician and eye specialist. He came from Fort Smith after having practiced in Little Rock; for 25 years. He served in the Army during World War II.
In addition to his widow, Mrs. Anna Lee Jgestvang, he is survived by four children, Charlene, David, George and Marie. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, March 8, 1952)
Monroe L. Johns age 70 of Dardanelle died Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at his home. He was born February 5, 1936 at Pope County to the late Lee and Ellie Ford Johns. He retired from General Mills after 25 years and was an Army Veteran and a licensed Minister who helped pioneer two churches in Illinois. He also loved nature, wild plants and flowers.
He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, TJ Johns, Gene Johns, Ralph Johns and a sister, Violet Johns.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Jo Anne Scott Johns of Dardanelle; two sons and daughters-in-law, Lee Johns and Katya Coachman of Seattle, WA, Keith Johns and Ghita Mueller of Libertyville, IL; daughter, Pam Johns of Redmond, WA; three grandchildren, Alexander, Addie and Kyra Johns; two brothers, Roy Johns of Morrilton, Bruce Johns of Pottsville; two sisters, Geneva Baker of London, Betty Bates of Dover; several nephews and nieces.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle, Internment was in Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle with Pastor Tom Underhill officiating. Pallbearers were Hoyt Crow Donald Biggs, Bill Christy', Tommy Rollans, A. J. Scott and Mike Scott. Honorary pallbearers were Clifford Sides, and the Chickalah Area Ladies Association. Memorials may be made to the Russellville Christian Center, P. O. Box 570, Russellville, AR 72811 and/or to the Chickalah Volunteer Fire Department, 10474 McCray Ridge Rd, Dardanelle, AR 72834. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 26, 2006)
Agmes Nuel Johnson, age 89, of Dardanelle, AR died Thursday, January 1, 2004 at the Dardanelle Nursing Home. She was born October 14, 1914 in Delaware, AR to the late James and Lois Graves Deeds. She was co-owner of Johnson's Grocery for over forty years with her late husband, Clifford W. Johnson and a member of the Free Will Baptist Church in Dardanelle.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Ann Hopson and a son Jimmy Dale Johnson.
Survivors are a grandson, J Hopson of Hartland, MI; a brother, J. C. Deeds of Dardanelle, AR; two great grandchildren Katie and Scott Hopson of Fayetteville and a son-in-law, Jimmie R. Hopson of Dardanelle, AR.
Services was January 3, 2004 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Bro. John McCourt officiating. Interment was in Graves Cemetery in Delaware by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 7, 2004)
Alice Marie Johnson, age 69 of Dardanelle, died Wednesday, June 19, 2002 at her home in Dardanelle, AR. She was born August 28, 1932 in Dardanelle, Arkansas to Freeman Louie and Aytha Marie Robinson Sanders. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Dardanelle Church of Christ.
Survivors are her husband of 52 years, Leon Johnson; a son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Kim Johnson of Fayetteville; a daughter and son-in-law, Lee and Todd Turzak of Dardanelle; four grandchildren, Tyler and Taylor Johnson of Fayetteville, and Kyle and Stuart Scott of Dardanelle.
Services were Sunday, June 23, 2002, 2:00 pm at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Brother Bill Griffin and Brother Ralph Weinhold officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Arvil Sims, Kent Dollar, Robert Lynn Roberts, Selso Tovar, James Andy Land, and Bobby Callan. Honorary are Elders and Deacons of the Dardanelle Church of Christ. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 26, 2002)
Ambrose R. Johnson, Jr. age 74, of Delaware, AR died Tuesday, June 13, 2000 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. He was born March 28, 1926 at Delaware, AR; he was the son of the late Ambrose R. Sr. and Louella Parsons Johnson, a retired commercial fisherman and a school bus driver for the Dardanelle Public Schools.
He was preceded in death by, one brother, Tony Johnson and three sisters, Joline Jackson, Edith Keith and Melba Goocher.
He is survived by, his wife, Louise Weaver Johnson; a daughter and son-in-law, Donna and John Shelton of Scranton, AR; four grandsons, Larry Shelton, Charleston, Richard Shelton, New Blaine, Robert and Michael Shelton, Scranton; one brother, Rev. Jim Johnson, Gary, IN; three sisters, Lila Barnett, Delaware, Eva Stone, Gary, IN, Mary Hux, Dallas, TX and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was at the Delaware First Baptist Church with Rev. Wiley Jones officiating. Burial was at Graves Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 21, 2000)
Bettie Ann Johnson, age 64, resident of Russellville, died Tuesday, December 23, 2008, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born December 16, 1944, in Washington D. C. to Merle Leroy and Bettie Florence Cothran Dickerson. She was a media specialist for the Danville Public Schools for 29 years and was a member of the West Side Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a niece, Amber Davis Morris.
Survivors include her son, Scott L. Johnson of Russellville; a brother and sister-in-law, Merle L. Dickerson, Jr. and Paula Dickerson of Van Buren; two nieces, Melissa Birchfield of Atlanta, TX, and Marilyn Faulkenberry of DeQueen; and other relatives and friends.
The funeral was Monday, December 29, 2008, at Shinn Chapel with Mr. Bruce Grice officiating. Burial was at Rest Haven Memorial Park under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 7, 2009)
Dalton Kemp Johnson and Brooklyn Page Johnson, infant son and daughter of Jason and La Donna Lacey Johnson of Ola, AR died Friday, September 18, 1998 at AMI St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville. They are survived by a sister, Cassandra Nicole Johnson of Centerville, AR; paternal grandmother, Sue Johnson of Ola, AR; maternal grandparents, Donald Lacey of Plainview, AR and Patsy and Carl Hales of Ola, AR; maternal great-grandparents, Shirley and Junior Brothers of Plainview, AR and John and Tippy Lacey of Heber Springs, AR.
Graveside service was Tuesday, September 22, 1998 at the Salem Cemetery by John McCourt. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 23, 1998)
Donald Johnson, age 57, of Everton, AR passed away Sunday morning, December 26, 1999 at the Baxter County Regional Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born May 25, 1942 at Cash, son of Clyde and Gertie Chestine Johnson. He was a former auto body repairman and of the Baptist belief. He was united in marriage to Louise Belding December 8, 1973.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Ronald Johnson, his twin brother and Jimmy Johnson and a son, Danny Hall.
He is survived by, his wife, Mrs. Louise Johnson of the home; four sons, Ronald Johnson of Walnut Ridge, Douglas Johnson of Lynn, David Hall of Maynard and Glen Hall of Arkansas; a daughter, Shirley Smith of Flippin; a brother, Lloyd Johnson of Swifton; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be Wednesday, December 29, 1999 at 1:00 P. M. in the Bryan Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Bob Smith officiating. Interment will be in Strangers Home Cemetery under the direction of the Bryan Funeral Home of Hoxie. Pallbearers will be Roy Johnson, Rex Pierce, Jr. Junior Haskett, Lester Herring, Gary Blackburn and Jason Tinker. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 29, 1999)
Mrs. Dorothy Lee Johnson, age 80, a resident of Wilburton all her life, died Saturday. (February 15, 1985) She was born March 15, 1904, in Holsum Prairie. She was a Latimer county rancher.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Jones Chapel. Wayne Holcomb officiated. Burial was in Damon cemetery. Pallbearers were Jim Walden, Jim Cathey, Chub Cathey, Ovie Cathey, Edward Cathey and Rex Cathey.
Mrs. Johnson was a member of the Baptist church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harris Johnson on Dec. 7, 1965.
She is survived by two sons, Frank Johnson of Lolita, TX and Perry Johnson of the Higgins vicinity; four brothers, two sisters, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
(WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 2/15/1985)
Elbert Wilson Johnson, age 80, died April 26, 1959 at the Yell County Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Ethel; two sisters, Mrs. Lou Ferrell of McAlester, Okla. and Mrs. Lucy Ousley of Craig, Mo.; several nieces and nephews. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD. 50 Years Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 30, 1959)
Mrs. Forestine Tidwell Johnson, age 63, of Plainview, died Sunday, June 11, 1995, at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. She was born in Decalb, AL, September 30, 1931, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Tidwell. She was a mother and homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, David Johnson and wife Marlyn of Dover, AR, and Donny Johnson and wife Sarah of Delaware, AR; two daughters, Debra Blankinship and husband Leon of Rover, ART and Diana Johnson of Austin, TX; and 13 grandchildren.
Funeral Services were held Tuesday, June 13, 1995, at 10:00 a. m. at the Plainview Assembly of God Church with Sister Wilma Whorton officiating. Burial was in Hunt Chapel Cemetery in Rover. Arrangements made by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 6/14/95)
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