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Loyce Curtis Jones, Sr. age 89, of Waveland, AR died Saturday, January 8, 2000 in a San Antonio, TX hospital. He was a retired farmer and career Civil Service worker at Tinker Field AFB, Oklahoma City. He was a past deacon and member of the First Baptist Church in Magazine, AR.
He is survived by his sons, Curtis and wife Carolyn of San Antonio, TX and Benny and wife Donna of Simi Valley, CA; three brothers, Jack and wife Jewel of Elk City, OK, Dean and wife Regina of Reseda, CA and Delmos and wife Mary of Frasier Park, CA; sisters-in-law, Ann Pfeffer and husband John of Oklahoma City, OK and Rennie Jones of Elk City, OK and grandchildren, Jason, Jennifer and Melissa Jones and Lee and Scott Hern.
The funeral service was held January 11, 2000 at Crown Heights Baptist Church in Oklahoma City and interment was at the Rose Hill Burial Park in Oklahoma City. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 19, 2000)
Mrs. Margaret Alice Pemberton Jones, 76 of Pottsville, AR, departed this life Friday, March 11, 2005 in Russellville. She was born in Fort Smith, AR on September 28, 1928, the daughter of Port Arthur and Myrtle Bell Yancy Pemberton. She was a homemaker and farmer and attended Bethel Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arlan E. Jones; a daughter, Pamela Green and one step son, Billy Jones.
Survivors are her son Norman Brixey of Pine Bluff, AR; two daughters, Mary Jones of Centerville, AR, Ann Araguz of Pottsville, AR; brother, Clyde Pemberton of Corcoran, CA; two sisters, Flora Tarlton of Star City, AR, Doley Runnells of Pine Bluff, AR; two step sons, Evender "Buddy" Jones of Batesville, AR, Glen Jones of Dumas, AR; two step daughters, Maggie Latham of Dardanelle, AR and Shirly Jackson of Paris, AR; twenty-six grandchildren, sixty-one great-grandchildren and ten great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Monday, March 14, 2005 at Griffin Funeral Home Chapel followed by burial in Dark Corner Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 16, 2005)
Marilyn Sue Jones, age 32 of Belleville died Sunday, January 22, 2006 with her son at her home. She was born November 20, 1974 at Dardanelle to Stanley and Mary Jane Lewallen Warren.
She is preceded in death by her father, Stanley Warren.
Survivors include her husband, William "Bill" Leon Jones of Belleville; two daughters, Brittany Nicole Jones, Billie Breanna Marie Jones, both of Dardanelle; brother, Bruce Warren of Dardanelle; sister, Becky So wards of Hector; father and mother-in-law, Ray and Mary Jones of Dardanelle.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 26, 2006, 2:00 p. m. at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Walter A. Gorman officiating. Interment will be at Brearley Cemetery under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Pallbearers will be Edgar Brandon, Wesley Brandon, Billy Joe Jones, Rustin Jones, Roy Lewallen, Charlie Reed and Gary Hopper (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 25, 2006)
Mrs. Martha Evelyn Howell Jones, age 96 of Dardanelles, AR died Saturday, October 2, 1999 at her home in Dardanelle. She was born July 15, 1903 in Dardanelle, AR to the late Haynes A. and Martha Garretson Ho well. She was co-owner of Garret Jones Implement Company with her late husband, Garrett Jones. They were among the founders of the Bank of Dardanelle and she served as director and then honorary director until her death. She was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church in Dardanelle, member of the United Methodist women, DAR, Dardanelle Chamber of Commerce, Dardanelle Business and Professional Women's Club and was voted Jaycette Woman of the Year in 1964.
Survivors include five nephews, Judge William R. Bullock and A. B. Cox both of Dardanelle, AR, Thomas L. Bullock of Little Rock, AR, Robert Sly of Fayetteville, AR and David Howell of Okmulgee, OK; three nieces, Mary Croom Gordon of Fairfield Bay, AR, Virginia Sargent of Dallas, TX and Mary Gale Barnes of Houston, TX.
Graveside services were held October 4, 1999 at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle with Lu Hardin officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 6, 1999)
Martha Lou Leach Jones, age 74, of Morrilton, AR died Sunday, June 29, 2003. She was born September 25, 1928 in Plainview, AR a daughter of the late B. A. Leach and Ola Breashears Leach. She was the widow of Virgil Jones and of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Stacy Ann Eldridge; three brothers, Hanford, Odell and Thurston Leach and two sisters, Hazel Marcum and Mildred Leach.
Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Glenda Eldridge of Jonesboro, David and Debbie Eldridge of Morrilton, Bruce and Sarah Jones of Morrilton and Gerald Eldridge of Morrilton; daughter, Karen Newcomb of Morrilton; sisters, Imogene Bridges of Little Rock and Ernestine Barry of Morrilton; 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be today, July 2, at 10 a. m. at the Harris Chapel with Dr. Bill Brown officiating. Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Pallbearers will be Brandon Eldridge, Roger Reed, Bobby Peacock, Charlie McGee, Greg Butler and Aaron Jones. Honorary will be Daniel, Jonathan, Drew and Brian Eldridge and Larry House. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 2, 2003)
Matthew Peyton Wayne Jones, age 2 of Dardanelle died Saturday, October 10, 2009 at his home. He was born October 11, 2007 in Tulsa, OK to Clint Jones and Heather Higgins.
He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Jim Higgins and Clarence Jones.
Survivors include his parents, sisters, Katelyn and Destiny Higgins of Dardanelle, Lindsey Jones of Broken Arrow, OK; brother, Logan Jones of Broken Arrow, OK; aunts and uncles, Patience and Reuben Vellegas of Dardanelle; Christy and Chris Dayton of Broken Arrow, Ok; grandparents, Vickie Higgins of Dardanelle, Kathy Birge of Broken Arrow, OK, Gary Birge of Dardanelle; adopted papa, Kenny Gray of Hattieville; great-grandparents, Carry and Betty Reynolds of Delaware and many other relatives and friends.
Graveside services were Tuesday, October 13 at Graves Cemetery in Delaware. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 14, 2009)
Norman Ray Jones, age 88, of Belleville (Ranger community) passed thru the Pearly Gates of Heaven, Monday, July 9, 2007 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born June 18, 1919 in TX to the late Horace & Corra Jones from Alamogordo, NM. He was a Disabled American Veteran. He proudly served his country as a young, man. He served in the 142nd Inf. 36th Divison in WWII, in Italy, France and Germany. He received the American Theater Campaign Medal, EAME Campaign Medal with 3 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal and WWII Victory Medal. He retired from the US Army Corps of Engineers at the Dardanelle Lock and Dam. He lived in the Ranger Community where he enjoyed his family and his cattle farm. He and his wife were active in the Ranger Church and Ray served as a Deacon there for many years.
He is preceded in death by his darling wife of 57 years, Lorene Benedict Jones; brothers, Cecil and Deanie Jones and a sister; Pearl Makinson.
Survived by his blessed, loving family, daughters & sons-in-law; Judy & Wayne Underwood of Ranger, Jean & Lee Ratliff of Westcliff, CO, Kathy & Jackie Woodard of Central City, AR and Debbie & Corky McConnell of Ranger; son & daughter-in-law, Norman & Leslie Jones of Ranger; 10 grandchildren; 10 Great-Grandchildren; two brothers, Robert Jones and Royce Jones of Alamogordo NM.; three sisters; Leon Russell of Alamogordo NM., Dorothy Benedict of Ola, Ruby Smith of Houston, TX. And special care givers; Brenda Loyd, Jean Ayo, Verna Dixon, Lydia Carter and Robin Burkhart.
Funeral service was held July 12, at the Ranger Free Will Baptist Church, with Bro. David William officiating. Burial was at Upper Spring Creek Cemetery, with Military honors by Boyce-Wood VFW Post 3141 Dardanelle. Pallbearers were grandsons, Danny Underwood, Mike Swatzel, Jason Woodard, Scott Reagan, Gary Needham, Doyle Buckman, Chris Ratliff, Ryan McElroy and son-in-law Wayne Underwood. Honorary Pallbearers were sons-in-law, Corky McConnell, Lee Ratliff and Jackie Woodard. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 18, 2007)
Oragel Jones, age 87 of Harvey, AR, died Thursday, May 3, 2001 at Chambers Memorial; Hospital in Danville, AR. He was born in Gravelly on February 12, 1914 to the late Sidney Buford and Jessie Elizabeth Pody Jones. He was; a retired farmer, a WWII Army, Veteran and a member of the Mulberry Free Will Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by six brothers, Clester, Baxter, Ira, Phinous, Doyle and Opal; three sisters, Velma, Vada and Estelle.
Survivors include, his wife, Louise Carmen King Jones; a son and daughter-in-law, Carl and Bambi Jones of Gravelly; two grandsons, Jody and Susan Jones of Rover, AR and Ricky Jones of Gravelly, AR; three. great-grandchildren, Trent, Holley and Trever Jones of Rover; one sister, Virlon Jones of Missouri and three sisters-in-law, Emma Jones of Gravelly, Barbara Jones of California and Evelyn Jones of Oklahoma and several nephews and nieces.
Service was Saturday at the Mulberry Free Will Baptist Church in Gravelly with Rev. David Riker officiating. Burial was in Parks Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 9, 2001)
Paul Winiford Jones, age 60 of Dardanelle, AR died Sunday, December 5, 1999 at the Dardanelle Hospital. He was born April 27, 1939 in Mt. George, AR to the late Jake and Edle Stepps Jones.
He was preceded in death by six brothers, Sam, Ernest, Herman, Floyd, Wayne and Charlie Jones and two sisters, Vetress Vick and Anna Carlson.
Survivors include, his wife, Margaret Roach Jones; sons and daughters-in-law, Greg and Christy Jones of Dardanelle, AR, Donald Jones and Gail King of Atkins, AR; two daughters and sons-in-law, Martha and Jeff Ryals of Dardanelle, AR and Tammy and Eric Lee of Delaware, AR; three sisters, Margaret Freeman of Russellville, AR, Louise Iddings of Rockford, IL and Virginia Simpson of Vallejo, CA and four grandchildren, Shiann and Garrett Ryals and Joseph Layton Jones of Dardanelle, AR and Denton Paul Lee of Delaware.
Services will be today, Wednesday, December 8th at 2:00 p. m. at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle, AR with the Rev. Joe Yates officiating. Burial will be at Hudson Cemetery in Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers will be Robbie Titsworth, Randy Keeling, Joey Ward, Dale Beene, Kevin Hampton and Johnny Collins. Honorary will be Bill Lawton, James Gentry, Cliff Coffman, Bill Abernathy, Ray Motley, Glen Brown, Travis Butler and Don Jones. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 8, 1999)
Randall Lee Buddy Jones, age 42 of Russellville, AR, died Saturday, May 16, 2009 at his home. The son of Johnnie and Eleanor Louise Venable Jones, he was born August 24, 1966 in Morrilton, AR.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Johnnie A. and Ida Jones of Morrilton; maternal grandparents, Emmett and Nancy Venable.
Survivors include his mother, Eleanor Jones of Russellville; sister, Evelyn McVay of Russellville; two nieces, Brandy Nicole Woods of Danville, Robin Marie Woods of Pottsville; three great nephews, Jonathon and Landon Woods of Danville, Daniel Rhamy of Pottsville.
Funeral services were Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at Humphrey Chapel with Rev. Roy Chisum and Rev. Chuck Hefly officiating. Burial was in St. Joe Cemetery in Atkins, AR. Arrangements under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 27, 2009)
Richard Jones, 74, of Plainview passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2006. He was retired from Multi-State Electric Company and a member of the First Baptist Church of Plainview.
He is preceded in death by a brother, J. T. Jones.
He is survived by his wife Patsie (Coffman) Harris Jones of Plainview; four step-children, Greg Harris of Benton, Arnetta Fry, Patricia Stone and Jodie Brock, all of Mablevale; brother, Johnny William Jones of Little Rock; two sisters, Dorothy McElroy and Patsy Vaughn both of North Little Rock; half brother, John Carl Jones and half sister, Becky Bennett both of Little Rock; two nephews, James Pinson, Keith Jones; several nieces and eight grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday at North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Salem Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 18, 2006)
Richard Thomas Jones, age 75, died of a heart attack near his home at Gravelly Saturday, June 9.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ollie Jones; three daughters, Mrs. Arma Hunt of Forester, Nell Jones of San Diego, Calif. and Mrs. Helen Dale Cox of Kansas City, Mo. four sons, Raymond of Casper, Wyo. Walter of Ogden, Utah, Paul of Chicago, Ill, and Knox of Chicago; four brothers Sidney, Sam and Walter of Gravelly and John of Waldron; one sister, Mrs. Belle Yates of Crystal Springs, Calif.; six grand children and two great grand children. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, June 14, 1951)
Sammy "Don" Jones, 58, of Dardanelle, died Thursday, May 31, 2007 at his home. He was born August 25, 1948 in Russellville to the late Sam and Annie Lou Walker Jones.
He is preceded in death by a son, Sammy "Boom Boom" Jones; and sister, Judy Ann Jones.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Linda Jones of Dardanelle; sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Cristy Jones, Garry Don Jones, Jamie Lynn and Kim Jones, all of Centerville; daughters and sons-in-law, Sissy and Kevin Hampton of Ranger, Judy Marie Jones of Centerville; sister and brother-in-law, Sandra and Gary Penner of Casa; eleven grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 4, 2007, 10 a. m. at Mt. George Church of Christ with Mr. Chris George and Bro. Jim Duncan officiating. Interment Mt. George Cemetery. Pallbearers: Rocky Jones, Dale Beene, Junior Fowler, Ronnie Crow, Willie McDaniel, Robbie Titsworth. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 6, 2007)
Sammy Raymond "Boom-Boom" Jones, age 22, of Centerville, AR died Saturday, July 30, 2005. He was born March 21, 1983 in Russellville, AR. He was a carpenter's helper.
He is survived by his parents, Sammy Don and Linda Pemberton Jones brothers and sisters-in-law, Mark and Cristy Jones, Garry Don Jones and Jamie Lynn and Kim Jones all of Centerville sisters and brother-in-law, Sissy and Kevin Hampton of Ranger, AR and Judy Marie Jones of Centerville and 10 nephews and nieces.
Funeral service was Tuesday, August 2, 2005 at the Mt. George Church of Christ with Chris George officiating. Interment was in the Mt. George Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 3, 2005)
Samuel Jones, age 68, died at his home near Waldron, January 7, 1952. He was a former resident of Gravelly and a retired farmer.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Emma Mae Jones; four daughters, Mrs. Pauline Taylor, Mrs. Collene Herrion and Roberta Jones all of Tracy, Calif. And Mrs. Willine Hutchens of Waldron; seven sons, Albert and Sid of Bixby, Okla., Bruce of the U. S. Navy, Samuel Jr. of the U. S. Army, Francis, Wendall and Clay of Waldron. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 17, 1952)
Sandra J. Jones, age 51, of Blue Mountain, AR died Sunday, January 9, 2000 at her home. She was born February 13, 1948 in Dallas, TX to the late William Ralph and Patsy McCants Hudgins. She was a mother and a homemaker.
Survivors are her husband, John A. Jones of Blue Mountain, AR; three sons, Carl Jones of Dallas, TX, Michael and Daniel Jones both of Blue Mountain, AR; two grandchildren Matthew and Jordan Jones both of Dallas, TX.
A memorial service will be at 3 PM Wednesday, January 19, 2000 at the Western Yell County High School cafetorium. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 19, 2000)
Sidney Buford Jones - Sidney Buford Jones, 73, died at his home in Gravelly April 5, 1954. He was born at South Fourche and his parents moved to Gravelly when he was two months old, where he spent the remainder of his life. He had been a member of the Mulberry Free Will Baptist Church for 50 years. He was married to Jessie Poda in 1899.
Mrs. Jones and three of their children precede him in death.
He is survived by two daughters, Virlon Jones and Mrs. Estelle Rubenstein, both of Kansas City, Mo. six sons, Clester of Dumas, Ira and Oragel of Gravelly, Phinous of Kansas City Doyle of Wrightstown, N. J. and Opal, Oklahoma City. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 YRS AGO, DANVILLE, ARKANSAS - Originally published on Thursday, April 8, 1954)
Thomas Harold Jones, age 58, of Belleville, AR died Monday, February 9, 1998 at his home in Belleville. He was born January 23, 1940 in Nettleton, AR to the late Mathis and Marie Bryant Jones. He was an Army Veteran and an employee of Wayne Poultry in Danville.
He is survived by two sons, Thomas Jones, Jr. and Patrick Jones both of Flint, MI; two daughters, Karen Jones of Belleville, AR and Ruth Jones of Flint, MI; seven brothers, Ray Jones of El Cajon, CA, Norman Jones of Murfreesboro, TN, Fred Jones of Flint, MI, Johnny Jones and Joe Strong both of Booneville, AR, Clarence Strong of Plainview, AR, John Strong and Bruce Strong both of St. Louis, MO; five sisters, Billie Bush of Flint, MI, Helen Cockerill and Irene Preston both of Booneville, AR, Imogene Martinez of Salt Lake City, UT and Berniece Ford of TX; also several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Service was Monday at the Cornwell Chapel in Danville. Interment was in the Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 18, 1998)
Thomas Jack Jones, age 66 of Dardanelle, died Friday, February 1, 2008 at his home. He was born October 14, 1941 at Paris to the late W. D. and Beatrice Worley Jones. He retired from Dardanelle Public Schools as transportation and maintenance supervisor and he was a retired U. S. Navy Veteran where he served two terms in Vietnam.
He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Bill Jones.
Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Kathy Hodges Jones of Dardanelle; son, Bill D. Jones of Sherwood; sister-in-law and husband, Beth and Dr. Terry Green of Mountain Home; brother-in-law, Monroe Hodges of Dardanelle; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, February 4, 2008 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Rev. Jared Higginbotham officiating. Burial followed at Brearley Cemetery at Dardanelle with military honors by Boyce-Woods, Post 3141. Pallbearers were Larry Shepherd, Tony Sigle, Michael Witt, Bruce Futterer, Nathan George, Keith Stokes, and John Thompson. Honorary Pallbearers Employees and staff of Dardanelle Public Schools, Board of Education and Dr. Allan Kirkland. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Arkansas Children's Hospital, P. O. Box 2222, Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-2222, Relay for Life or St. Jude's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. Arrangements are under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 6, 2008)
Toni Jones, age 57, of Dardanelle died Monday, September 19, 2005 at her home. She was born January 26, 1948 at Fort Smith, AR to Lawrence and Letona Brown Bean.
Survivors include her husband of 29 years, Duane "Pete" Jones of Dardanelle daughter, Lucy Shores of Fort Smith three sisters, Jeanetta Shackleford of Springdale, Larnetta Martin of Springdale, Annetta McGhee of Fort Smith granddaughter, Amanda Martin of Fort Smith special niece and nephew, LaTonda Dime and Mr. Hollywood, Ethan Dime of Dyers-burg, TN several nephews and nieces. Memorial service was held on Thursday, September 22, 2005 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle. Cremation Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 28, 2005)
Velva Irene (Hawks) Jones, age 84, of Hollis, AR died January 28, 2001. She was born August 18, 1916 in Hollis, AR to William Henton Hawks and Mary McGhee Hawks. She was a loving mother and Mamaw Velva. She was a member of the Valley Home Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence F. Jones; her parents; brothers, Odell, Clebert, Bud and Wayne Hawks and sisters, Ruth Woods and Imogene Gardner.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Gus O'Neal and Jennie Jones of Aplin, Herbert Earl and Helen Jones of Hollis; sister, Oda Pruitt of Conway; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral service will be Wednesday, January 31st at 1:00 p. m. at Valley Home Baptist Church in Hollis, AR with burial at Dry Fork Cemetery with Bro. J. D. Hooper and Bro. Bill Davis officiating. Pallbearers were grandsons, Tim Jones, Pat Welch, Jeff Morgan, Michael West, Brad Jones and Brad Shipman. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Abdelal and the staff of Four Oaks Living Center in Little Rock for all the loving care shown to Mrs. Velva Jones. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 31, 2001)
Infant Victoria Nicole Jones died Saturday, February 1, 1997 at AMI St. Mary's Hospital.
Survivors include parents, Jake and Kim Jones of Hector, AR; maternal grandparents, James and Delores Coffman of Hector; paternal grandparents, Jim and Elaine Jones of Dardanelle; maternal great grandparents, Stanley and A vie Coffman of Hector.
Graveside service will be 2 pm Wednesday, February 5, 1997 at the Walnut Grove Cemetery by the Rev. C. R. Bull. Service by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 5, 1997)
Virgie Jones (August 17, 1920 - December 30, 2007) Virgie Jones, 87, of Waldron Arkansas passed away Sunday, December 30, 2007 in a Waldron Nursing Home. She joined her husband Gaylord Jones and son, Gaylon Dale Jones in heaven. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 2, 2007 at the Harvey Assembly of God Church with interment in the Parks Cemetery at Nola, Arkansas under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas.
She is survived by six children, Ola Faye Moore of Paris, Arkansas, Shirley Yandell of Briggsville, Arkansas, Shelby Lewis of Aly, Arkansas, Nelda Lunsford of Waldron, Arkansas Waylon Jones of Waldron, Arkansas, Glenda Oglesby of Stonewall, Oklahoma, twenty grandchildren and a host of great and great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Clint Lunsford, Aaron Jones, James Yandell, J. L. Yandell., Shannon Oglesby and Gaylon Jones. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Butler. Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 1, 2007 at the funeral home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by Mary Fowler Leek , Obituary published online - Martin Funeral Home of Waldron Arkansas, 2007)
Walter Phillip Jones, Sr. age 57, of Danville went to his heavenly home on October 17, 2008, after a lengthy stay in Baptist Memorial Hospital.
Awaiting him there are his father, James "Munk" Jones, twin brother, Wayne Michael Jones, and younger brother, Glen Charles Jones, all of Kinder, Louisiana.
He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Lenora Jean Jones; a son, Walter Phillip Jones, Jr. three daughters, Melissa Mathis, Dee Dee Beechler and Jamelyn Ryder; nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren, all of the Danville/Russellville area; his mother, Effie Marie Jones, sister-in-law, Linda Janeen Jones, numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews of Kinder, Louisiana.
Funeral service will be today, at 10:00 a. m. at Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Danville. Burial will be at Carter Memorial Cemetery in Kinder, Louisiana. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 22, 2008)
Wanda Loeva Jones was born on April 8, 1930, in Mountain Grove, Missouri to Nola Etta Renfrow and Earl Fowler. She accepted the Lord as a child and served Him with all her heart and soul according to God's Word, the Bible. Wanda was married to William J. R. Jones, on October 6, 1951, and moved to Bakersfield, California in 1952. She had four children by him, one deceased shortly after birth. She graduated from Danville High in Arkansas and earned a two year degree in an accounting program.
Although she worked at numerous jobs over her 28 years of employment, her longest jobs were with Boynton Brothers Tire Service and Withiam's T. V and Appliance Store. Her last church affiliation was with Riverlakes Community Church where she was an active part of their "Prayer's and Squares" Quilting Ministry program and a member of "The Cheerleaders", faithfully attending until she became ill. Her previous church affiliation was with Bakersfield First Church of the Nazarene and Olive Knolls Church of the Nazarene here in Bakersfield. She was known by her family and friends as a courageous, very tender hearted, giving and dignified lady who always had a smile on her face and a kind word for everyone.
She died peacefully at home under the loving care of Hoffmann Hospice with a few of her family members present at 12:15 a. m. on March 1, 2008, at the age of 77.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy West, and survived by sisters, Jeanell Harris, Erlene Cotton, Hazel Whitaker and Lynnette Pearce; three brothers, Ed, Jim and Bob Fowler, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was survived by her children, Paula Jones, Gary Jones, and Charlotte Borges and five grandchildren.
There was a graveside service Saturday, March 8, at 11:00 a. m. performed by Pastor Milt Cole. If you wish, in lieu of flowers, you can make a donation to the Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired, Hoffmann Hospice, or the American Cancer Society. Greenlawn Mortuary (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 12, 2008)
William "Boy" Leon Jones, Jr. age 4 of Dardanelle died Sunday, January 22, 2006 with his mother at her home. He was born August 30, 2001 at Russellville to William Leon and Marilyn Sue Warren Jones.
He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Stanley Warren.
Survivors include his father, William Jones of Belleville; sisters, Brittany Nicole Jones, Billie Breanna Marie Jones, both of Dardanelle; grandparents, Mary Jane Warren of Dardanelle, Ray and Mary Jones of Dardanelle and several aunts and uncles.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 26, 2006 at 2:00 p. m. at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Walter A. Gorman officiating. Interment will be in Brearley Cemetery under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Pallbearers will be Edgar Brandon, Wesley Brandon, Billy Joe Jones, Rustin Jones, Roy Lewallen, Charlie Reed and Gary Hopper. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 25, 2006)
William Harold Jones died September 14, 1949 in Houston, Texas. He was born and raised in Yell County and lived in the Mount Carmel community he served in World War I and after the war went to work for the Missouri-Pacific rail road and was a conductor at his death.
He leaves three brothers and three sisters, relatives and a host of friends to mourn his loss. His brothers, J. O. Jones, Little Rock; J. H. Jones Jr. Cleveland, Ohio; Paul Edwin Jones, New York city; sisters, Grace Speight and Mrs. Lillian Nesom of the home, Mt. Carmel, and Mrs. Frances Sharrock, Conway. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 22, 1949)
William Ples Jones was born April 9th, 1876 in Yell County and passed away January 29, 1952 in the Baptist State Hospital in Little Rock.
He is survived by five children. One son, Odis Jones, of Carlsbad, New Mexico; four daughters, Mrs. Effie Roberts and Mrs. Bonnie Cannon of Little Rock, Mrs. Dessie Whitten of Upland, Calif. and Mrs. Lessie Whitten of Rover; eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Daniel Chestney, of Plainview; two half sisters, Mrs. Luke Coates of Ozark, Mrs. Elbert Ross of Watson; one half-brother, Charlie Jones of Otis, New Mexico. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 7, 1952)
AUDREY JEWELL MARSHALL JORDAN Graveside services for Audrey Jewell Jordan, 89, of Woodlake will be at 11 a. m. Thursday at Woodlake District Cemetery.
Mrs. Jordan, a homemaker, died Thursday December 21, 2000. Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p. m. Wednesday at Miller Memorial Chapel.
[additional information Audrey Marshall was born to Martha Jane "Jannie" Darter and Isaac M. Marshall in probably Yell Co. AR. ] (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Cindy Massey, Newspaper: The Fresno Bee, Fresno, California, 12/26/2000)
Bill Jordan, age 80, of Malvern, AR passed away Friday, April 9, 2004 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Hot Springs. He was born July 22, 1923 in Malvern to Samuel and Maude Evelyn (Bailey) Jordan. He was a retired Electrical Cellman at Reyholds Metals Company and served in the Army Air Force during WWII and the Korean War as a CBI in the Asian Pacific. He loved fishing and hunting and was an avid baseball and football fan. He was a Deacon at Gilead Baptist Church and was also a Sunday School teacher and trustee.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Blanche (Keys) Jordan; two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Larry Duke and Cynthia and Billy Bosley both of Friendship; one son and daughter-in-law, Victor and Lesa Jordan of Prattsville; one sister, Mary Ann Hill of Malvern; six grandchildren and one great-grandson.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Jack Jordan; a daughter, Tanyea Renea Jordan and a grandson, Joseph Duke.
Funeral service was April 11 at the Regency Funeral Home Chapel with Brothers Walter Yarbrough and Milton George officiating. Burial was in the Harp Cemetery. Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home of Malvern. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 14, 2004)
WILLIAM THOMAS JORDAN Graveside services for William Thomas "Tommy" Jordan, 89, of Woodlake, will be held at 10 a. m. today at Miller Memorial Woodlake Chapel.
Mr. Jordan, employed in sales for Boas Minnow Farm for eight years before retiring, died Sunday.
[additional information William T. Jordan was born June 25, 1906 in probably Franklin Co. AR and died June 23, 1996. His mother was Almeda Mitchell.] (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Cindy Massey, Newspaper: The Fresno Bee, Fresno, California, 06/26/1996)
Truman Judd, age 70, of Dardanelle, AR died Thursday, August 19, 2004 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Little Rock. He was born July 15, 1934, the son of Harvey and Berthe Bullock Judd in Asphalt, KY. He was an Army Veteran, a plumber and a member of the Centerville Free Will Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by five brothers, Alvie, Elmer, Dallas, Howard and Leslie Judd and one sister, Aline Guilliam.
Survivors include his wife, Mayrene Judd of Dardanelle; three sons and daughters-in-law, Bobby and Nora Judd of Dardanelle, Steve and Lynn Judd of Olivehurst, CA and Ralph and Frances Judd of Tampa, FL; one sister, Chlorine McEntire of Hector; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was August 23, 2004 at the Centerville Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Lewis officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery at Dardanelle by Humphrey Funeral Service. Military honors were provided by Boyce-Woods VFW Post 3141. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 25, 2004)
Burl Doylus Judkins, 96, a resident of Dardanelle died Saturday, September 23, 2006 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. He was born March 20, 1910 in Atkins, Arkansas to John Lewis Judkins and Dora Boudra Judkins. He spent his early years in Bells Chapel Community in Pope County. He was a farmer for over 50 years in the Dardanelle area. In 1957, their family was chosen as Yell County Farm Family of the Year. He raised cattle and was a longtime member of the Yell County Cattleman's Association and the First United Methodist Church in Dardanelle.
He is preceded in death by a younger brother, Earl Loylus; his mother and father; his wife, Minnie Lee Carrigan Judkins and his step-mother, Lona Judkins Hill. His survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Dora and Doyle Gunter of Russellville, Betty and Jim Coffey of Dardanelle; son and daughter-in-law, John and Linda Judkins of Dardanelle; four grandchildren and spouses, Kimberly Davenport of Fort Smith, Buddy and Jeanene Gunter of Erie, PA, Johnny and Kim Judkins of Dardanelle, Andrew and Brandi Judkins of Fayetteville; six great-grandchildren, Rachel Davenport, Ben and Liam Gunter, Macey and Gaige Judkins and Fuller Judkins.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 26, 2006, 2:00 p. m. with Rev. Roger Glover officiating. Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church Building Fund, Dardanelle, Arkansas 72834. Active pallbearers were Mark Thone, Ron Merritt, Ronnie Tucker, Bob Griffin, and Albert A. Lovelle. Honorary pallbearers were grandchildren, Kim Davenport, John Judkins, Jr. Andrew Judkins and Bud Gunter. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 27, 2006)
Sandra Joyce Judkins, age 46 of Bonanza, died Monday, April 20, 2009. She was born August 6, 1962 in Russellville, the daughter of Walter Roy and Geraldine Ann Rector.
She is preceded in death by her in-laws, Bruce and Francis Judkins; maternal grandparents, Joseph and Ruth Cavanaugh; paternal grandparents, Doc Rector and Sybil Nail.
Survivors include her husband, Rick Judkins, Bonanza; parents, Walter and Geraldine Rector, Dardanelle; daughter, Bridgette Wells, Ft. Smith; stepson and daughter-in-law, Greg and Jennifer Judkins, Lowell, AR; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Wayne Rector, Conway and Richard and Sunni Rector, Ft. Smith; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Cindy and Marty Mullen, Rogers, Brenda and Shelly Borden, Vilonia; granddaughter, Caitlyn Bagby, Ft. Smith; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bruce and Debra Judkins, Ft. Smith; many other relatives.
Funeral services were Friday, April 24, 2009, St. Augustine Catholic Church in Dardanelle. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 29, 2009)
Wanda Faye Standridge Judkins, age 61, a resident of Dover, AR, died Sunday, December 1, 2002 at her home in Dover. She was born on October 9, 1941 in Lamar, AR to Charles Washington and Lura Mae (Owens) Standridge. She married Gary Don Judkins on September 2, 1977 in Dover. She was a homemaker, enjoyed shopping and collecting Angels and loved her "grandbabies" She was a member of the Gospel Lighthouse Pentecostal Church of Dover.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a twin brother, Clinton Ray Standridge, brothers, Herbert and Donald "Pete" Standridge and a sister, Ruth Clark.
She is survived by her husband, Gary Judkins of Dover, AR; six children, Tim & Vicki Mayhew of Dover, Thomas Tina Mayhew of West Fork, AR, Tereasa Warnick & John Hopson of Dover, AR, Jeffrey Teresa Judkins of Ft. Smith, AR, Lisa & Tim Whitten of Russellville, AR and Traci & Steven Taylor of Russellville, AR; one sister, Jewell and Norvel English of Dover, AR; one brother, Charles and Lenora Standridge of Dover, AR and 15 grandbabies.
Funeral service will be today, December 4, 2002 at the Gospel Lighthouse Pentecostal Church officiated by Bro. Bob Freeman and Bro. Dewayne Pritchard. Burial will be at Annie's Chapel Cemetery at Hagarville, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. The family will receive friends from 9:00-11:00 a. m. Wednesday morning at Humphrey's. Casket bearers will be Mike Curtis, Doyle Peerman, Randy Hopson, Marvin Eaton, James Freeman and Martin Boen. Honorary: Chuck Remfrey, Danny Warnick, Wendell Freeman, Jim Warren, R. L. Williams, Donnie Harmon and Tommy Harmon. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 4, 2002)
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