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Richard C. "Rick" Lemons, age 45 of Danville, died Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born October 5, 1960 at Russellville to Charles Roy Lemons and Mary Alice Johnson Foster. He was a Navy veteran and a member of the Russellville Landmark Missionary Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by a brother, Randy Lynn Lemons; nephew Cory Lemons; grandparents, George and Diffie Johnson.
Survivors include his wife, Donnia Lemons of Mt. George; parents, Mary and Cal Foster of Russellville, Charles and Delores Lemons of Greenville, MS; three daughters, Kristi Miller of Atkins, Mistie Bean and Brandy Bean both of Russellville; a sister, Vickie Fox of Dardanelle; mother and father-in-law, Jim and Rena Miller of Mt. George; grandson, Jaxson West; numerous other family and friends.
Funeral services were held Friday, May 26, 2006, at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Rev. Kenny Vosburg and Rev. Ed Heflin officiating. Interment was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Russellville. Pallbearers were: Jimmy Crocker, Rick Battles, Terry Miller, Jamie George, Mark Wiley and Brad Miller. Honorary Pallbearers were: Darrell Roberts, Lang Miller, and Glen Fox. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 31, 2006)
John Paul Leonard, age 71 of Russellville, died Sunday, May 4, 2003 at Mayo St. Luke's Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. The son of John and Jessie (Paul) Leonard, he was born August 29, 1931 in Russellville. He was the first president of the National Honor Society at Gardner Junior High School. He was a 1949 graduate of Russellville High School and then attended Arkansas Tech University for 2 years. John Paul joined the United States Air Force, serving during the Korean Conflict at Eglin Air Force Base and was also stationed in Alaska. After his father's death, John came to work full time at Leonard's Hardware. John Paul worked at the store for over 50 years and currently served as President and CEO of Leonard's Hardware. He married Shirley Jackson on August 24, 1957 at Russellville, Arkansas. John Paul was very active in community affairs including serving for 6 years on the Russellville Planning Commission, the Russellville Jaycees, and was a member and Past Commander of the Hamilton Riggs Post of the American Legion. He was also active with Main Street Russellville. He was a member of the United Commercial Travelers and was active in the Russellville Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber's Red Coats Committee. He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church where he attended the Carden Sunday School Class.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Leonard of Russellville, AR; a son, John Paul Leonard, Jr. of Dallas, TX; 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Ellen Leonard & Paul Knutson of Rogers, AR, Lucy & Eule Carr, Jr. of Russellville, AR, Amanda & Richie Shilling of Russellville, AR; 8 granddaughters; 2 sisters, Marguerite Gibson of Benton, AR, Jeanette Tibbels of Russellville, AR; several nephews and nieces.
Funeral services were Saturday, May 10, 2003 at First United Methodist by Rev. Mackey Yokem. Several friends spoke including Jack Burris, Jack Faulkner, Jimmy Tucker, Doc Irwin and Bob Jacimore. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church Building Fund, 301 South Denver, Russellville, AR 72801 or the American Lung Association, 211 Natural Resources Drive, Little Rock, AR 72205-1539. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 14, 2003)
Roe Leonard, age 63, of Dardanelle, died Monday, July 22, 2002, at her home. Wife of Bill Leonard, and daughter of the late James Emmett and Grace Esther Connerly Anderson, she was born March 4, 1939, in Russellville. She served two years in the Women's United States Air Force and retired from Con Agra Frozen Foods, after 23 years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Vernon Anderson and a sister, Betty Jean Anderson. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons, Robert Rego of Russellville, John Rego of New Blaine and Rick Leonard of Dardanelle; three daughters, Peachie James of Atkins, Rose Marie Machado of Fall River, Massachusetts, and RoAnn Leonard-Robinson of Dover; two brothers, Glen Anderson of Atkins and Don Anderson of Sunnyvale, California; a sister, Mary Reigle of Dardanelle; twelve grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces.
Funeral service was Friday, July 26, 2002, at the Shinn Chapel, with Rev. Jeff Cheatham officiating. Burial was in Ball Hill Cemetery near Russellville, under the direction of Shinn Funeral Home Service of Russellville. Pallbearers were Michael, John, and Stephen Rego, Bill Burdine, Jamie Daly and Curtis Sawyer. Honorary pallbearers were employees and volunteers of the Arkansas Department of Health Hospice and Linda Shannahan. Memorials may be made to the Arkansas Department of Health Hospice, c/o Glenda Luter, Area III Health Office, 1708 West C Place, Russellville, AR 72801. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 31, 2002)
Brenda (Hovezak) Letbetter, 58, of Houston, Texas, died Sunday, November 16, 2003 a Houston, TX. The daughter of Louis and Lena Florene (Branch) Hovezak, she was born October 21, 1945 in Russellville, Arkansas. She was a homemaker. She was a Baptist by faith.
Survivors include her husband Donald Letbetter of Houston, TX; a son, Johnny Blackwell, Jr. of Houston, TX; a grandson, Michael Blackwell of Houston, TX; a step son, Thomas Letbetter of Conroe, TX; a stepdaughter, Sandy Wright of Katy, TX; a brother, James Hovezak of Dardanelle, AR; her parents, Louis & Florene Hovezak of Dardanelle, AR.
Funeral service was Thursday, November 20, 2003 at Humphrey Chapel. Rev. Eddie Rogers officiated. Burial was in Rest Haven Memorial Park at Russellville, AR by Humphrey Funeral Service. Internet obituary may be found at Legacy.com. Pallbearers were Sam Cecil, Herman Sparks, Bill Hemmer, William Taylor, Paul Coffman, Danny Branch, Clayton Powell. Honorary pallbearers were Dennis & Beau Hernandez, Dan & Mary Mink, Don Pat Heugatter, Hospice of Houston, Texas, Hartinae Fish. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 26, 2003)
Alex Level, age 73, died Monday at his home in Plainview. A retired farmer, he was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church and a native of Illinois, having made his home in Plainview 32 years.
Mr. Level is survived by his widow, a daughter, Mrs. Code Lee Lane, Hot Springs, two brothers, Edgar, Danville and Marion, Plainview; sisters, Mrs. Anna Cochran and Mrs. Dora Brassier, both of California, a grandchild and a great grandchild. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 28, 1955)
Calvin Moore Level, age 43 of Atkins, died Monday, September 2, 2002 at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville.
He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Level.
Survivors include his mother, Norma Jean Level, of Jacksonville; three brothers, Dean Level of Atkins, David and Timmy Level of Jacksonville; 2 nephews, and niece-in-laws, Billy and Tosha Level of Dardanelle, Michael and Julie Level of Atkins; two great-nephews, Clay Level of Dardanelle, and Jonathan Level, of Atkins; three great nieces, Makala Level and Andrea Level of Dardanelle and Madison Level of Atkins.
A memorial graveside service was held Sunday, September 8, 2002 at 6:00 p. m. at Sharp Cemetery on Highway 80 in Danville with Reverend Bill Storts officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 11, 2002)
David Level was born, November 25, 1886, at Shonnie Town, Ill. and departed this life August 16, 1948 at the age of 61. He was converted in1920 and joined the Missionary Baptist Church at Macedonia, where he was a member until his death.
He leaves to grieve his departing his wife, Mrs. Sallie Level; two sons, Loyd and Eugene of the home; one daughter, Chelsia Level, also of the home, three grand children, Virginnia, Austin and Louise Level; three brothers, Edgar of Danville; Alex and Marion of Plainview; three sisters, Alice McCarty of Poteau, Okla. Annie Cochran of Exter, Calif., and Dora Braiser of San Pabelo, Calif. and a great host of friends. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 2, 1948)
Danville Boy Killed in Elevator Accident - Don Austin Level, 18, of Danville, died in an accident at a grain elevator in Farwell, Texas on Thursday, October 16, 1958. He had left Danville previously Sunday and had only started to work at the elevator two hours before the accident happened. Two other Danville boys, Troy Lee Fowler, and Richard Morris, who were working with Austin, said that he fell head first into a chute while loading a boxcar, and that they grabbed his legs, but were unable to hold on. About 800 pounds of grain covered him in the car and he was apparently smothered to death. He was pulled from the grain in about 20 minutes, but rescuers were unable to revive him.
Survivors include his mother, Chelsea Level, his grandmother, Mrs. Sallie Level, two brothers, Gary Lynn and Dannie Marvin Level, all of Danville; two sisters, Virginia Ann Level of Danville and Louise Level of Hartman; and two uncles, Eugene and Lloyd Level of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas- Originally published on Thursday, October 23, 1958)
Edgar Level, 67, of near Danville, died in the Yell County Hospital August 5, 1958. He was a native of Illinois, but had lived near here for the past 50 years.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lizzie Cannon Level; one brother, Marion of Plainview; and one sister, Mrs. James Brasier of California. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 14, 1958)
Norma Jean Level, age 72, of Atkins, AR died April 20, 2005. She was born August 28, 1932, a daughter of Roy and Lena Moore. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by sons, Dean Level of Atkins; David and Timmy Level both of Halsey, AR; brother, Dennis Moore of Morrilton; daughter-in-law, Wanda Level of Atkins, AR; two grandchildren, Billy Level, Michael Level, and six great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 27, 2005)
Robert Loyd Level, age 73, of El Paso, AR, formerly of Danville, AR, died Sunday, July 9, 2000 at Dardanelle, AR. He was born December 18, 1926 at Danville, a son of the late David and Sally Wilson Level, a veteran of WWII and a self-employed farm hand.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Eugene Level and a sister, Chelsa Level.
Survivors include several nephews and nieces and great-nephews and nieces.
Graveside service was Sunday at Shark Cemetery near Danville by John McCourt. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 12, 2000)
Mrs. Sallie Level, age 70, died February 27 in the Yell County Hospital at Danville. A daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilson, she was born in Logan County and a member of the Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Eugene Level and Lloyd Level of Danville; one daughter, Cheisa Level of Danville; one brother, Jeff Wilson of Altus, Okla. and six grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD - Originally published on Thursday, March 5, 1959)
Sandra Jean Level, age 42, of Dardanelle died Thursday, February 20, 2003 at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville. She was born August 21, 1960 in Morrilton. She was a line worker for ConAgra in Russellville and a member of the Hickory Grove Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors are her husband, Danny Level; her parents, Clarence and Mary Douglas of Casa; a son, Terry Level of Dardanelle; daughters and spouses, Dana and Walter Adney of Dardanelle, Christy and Danny Barker and Whitney Fowler, all of Perry; one brother, Steve Douglas of Casa; two sisters and spouse, Nancy Gatewood of Russellville, Stacey and Tim Moreland of Ola; three grandchildren, Justin Barker and Abigail Barker of Perry, Madyson Adney of Dardanelle.
Services were Monday, February 24, 2003 at Cornwell Chapel, Danville with Rev. Bobby Wells officiating. Interment was in Shark Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Pallbearers were Dean Level, Daniel Holt, Timothy Moreland, Jr. Stevie Douglas, Jr., Michael Level, Walter Adney, Jr., Danny Barker, Jr. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 26, 2003)
Gary Lynn Levels, age 56 of Dardanelle died Sunday, September 20, 2009 at St. Joseph's Mercy Health Center in Hot Springs. He was born January 15, 1953 at Danville to the late Chelsa Levels.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, David and Sallie Levels; and one brother, Austin Levels.
Survivors include son, Michael Levels of Clarksville; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Virginia Frost of Centerville and Louise and Leroy Davis of Clarksville; one brother and sister-in-law, Danny and Becky Levels of Danville; two granddaughters, Kaitlyn Levels of Alexandria, LA, and Gracie Levels of Clarksville; several nieces and nephews and long time friend, Greg Boothe of Centerville. Private burial was Monday, September 21, 2009 in Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle.
Graveside memorial service will be held Saturday, September 26 at 12 p. m. at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Arrangements made by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 23, 2009)
Reba (Bobbie) McAnally Leverett, age 73 of Arbuckle, CA died February 16, 2000 at Colusa Community Hospital in Colusa, CA. She was born in Danville, AR February 13, 1927 to Monroe and Ollie Standlee McAnally. She had been a resident of CA since 1965.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Leverett, her parents and three sisters, Eupha (Tinker) Roberts, Lillian Childres, Gracie Mize and two brothers, Leroy McAnally and Jack McAnally.
Survivors include, two daughters, Debbie Moore of Arbuckle, CA and Melba Bradsher of Colusa; five sons, George Dowingo of Meridian, CA, Michael Bradsher of Nevada, Ronnie L. Bradsher of West Virginia and Larry and Howard Tompkins of Oklahoma; a step sister, Elsie Strickland Cossey of Dardanelle, AR and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral service was February 23 at the Assembly of God Church in Arbuckle with burial in Arbuckle Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 8, 2000)
Allegra Levigne, age 80, of Rover died Monday, December 30, 2002, at Rover. She was born in Kennebunk, Maine, January 29, 1922, to the late George S. and Alice Shuffleberg Robinson. She was a mother and homemaker.
She was preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Francis J. Levigne of Rover; 5 sons, Freddy Watts and Eddie Levigne of Maine, Bruce Levigne of New Hampshire, Andy Levigne of Jacksonville, Lee Levigne, Sr. of Rover; 6 daughters, Pam Ruggs of Maine, Florence Judkins of Pennsylvania, Peggy Lavoie of Carlisle, Mary Ewing of Gardner, AR Carol Williams of Lonoke, Mildred Young of Rover; 39 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren, 9 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services were Thursday, January 2, 2003 at the Wing Lighthouse Christian Center with Pastor Dan Osolin officiating. Burial was in the Hunts Chapel Cemetery, Rover. Pallbearers were Fred Young, Cody Hudson, George Lavoie, Henry Lavoie, George Mason, Jr. Billy Young. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 8, 2003)
Frances James Levigne, age 89 of Rover, died Saturday, August 1, 2009 at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. He was born February 25, 1920 in Boston, MA. He was a retired Army Sergeant Veteran, serving in WWII, Korea and Vietnam and a lifetime member of VFW Post 7769 in Beebe.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Allegra Levigne; son, Lee Lewis Levigne, Sr.; daughter, Peggy Lavole; son, Francis J. Levigne, Jr.; two brothers and three sisters.
Survivors include sons, Freddy Watts, Pocahontas, AR; Eddie Levigne, Maine, Bruce Levigne, New Hampshire, Andy Levigne, Jacksonville; daughters, Pam Ruggs, Maine, Florence Judkins, Missouri, Mary Ewing, New Mexico, Carol Williams, Lonake, Mildred Young, Rover; 68 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren, 44 great-great-grandchildren, 34 great-great-great grandchildren, 18 great-great-great-great-grandchildren, 12 great-great-great-great-great grandchildren, 9 great-great-great-great-great-great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandchildren.
Memorial service will be 2:00 p. m. Friday, August 7, 2009 at Hunts Chapel Cemetery in Rover, AR with Military Honors by Boyce-Woods VFW Post 3141, Dardanelle, AR. Cremation Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 5, 2009)
Lee Lewis Levigne, Sr. age 51 of Plainview, died Thursday, January 1, 2009 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. He was born May 11, 1957 in Germany to Francis J. & Allegra Robertson Levigne.
Survivors include a son, Lee Levigne, Jr. of Rover; a daughter, Crystal Norton of Maryland; father, Sgt. Francis J. Levigne of Rover; granddaughters, Chloe & Bria Norton; brothers and sisters, Freddie, Pamela, Andy, Peggy, Carol, Floarence, Eddie, Bruce, Mary & Mildred Young.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p. m. Saturday, February 28, 2009 at Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church on Young Gravelly Road. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 14, 2009)
Bobby Dean Lewallen, age 60 of Dardanelle, AR died Monday, September 25, 2000 at the Dardanelle Hospital. He was born June 12, 1940 in Charlotte, AR to Ernest and the late Hazel Stafford Lewallen. He was a member of the First Baptist church, a graduate of Morrilton High School and attended Arkansas Tech University. He was the Public Works Director for the City of Dardanelle, member and director of the Boys and Girls club, board member of the Dardanelle Chamber of Commerce, East president of the Dardanelle Lions Club, past sports media director of the Dardanelle Public Schools for Cable TV, was voted Citizen of the Year in 1992 and was presented the Outstanding Achievement Award by the Boys and Girls Club of Dardanelle in 1992.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Andrey Lewallen.
He is survived by, his father, Ernest Lewallen of Morrilton, AR; two daughters and sons-in-law, Andrea and Chris Hooper and Marci and Rick Burnett, all of Russellville, AR; two brothers, Noel Lewallen of Morrilton, AR and Troy Lewallen of Stafford, VI; a sister, Judy Oswald of Morrilton, AR and three granddaughters, Bailey and Brooke Burnett and Skyler Hooper of Russellville.
Funeral service was September 28, 2000 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle, AR with the Rev. Milton Cowling officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were, Dana Merritt, J. L. Martin, Kent Tallent, Bob Lyons, Pete Jones and James McClelland. Honorary were, Bob Bata Sunday School class and past and present employees or the City of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 4, 2000)
Nancy Sue Lewallen, age 59, of Dardanelle, AR died Thursday, August 5, 1999 at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville, AR. She was born August 29, 1939 in Appleton, Pope County, AR to the late Obie and Letha Simpson Andrey. She retired after 15 years as customer service representative for Farm Credit Services in Russellville and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Dardanelle, AR and the Deborah Sunday School Class, a homemaker and mother.
She was preceded in death by one brother, O. D. Andrey and a sister, Kathleen Hill. Survivors are her husband of forty years, Bob Lewallen; two daughters and sons-in-law, Andrea and Chris Hooper and Marci and Rick Burnett all of Russellville; two sisters, Billie Andrey and Inez Stobaugh both of Morrilton; two granddaughters, Bailey Burnett and Skyler Hooper both of Russellville.
Services were Saturday at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Milton Cowling officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Rick Burnett, Chris Hooper, Richard Gillham, Bill Linton, Jason James and Jim Wiedeman. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 11, 1999)
Ollie Gene Simmons Lewallen, age 64, of Plainview, AR died Wednesday, October 8, 1997 at her home. She was born April 19, 1933 in the Gumlog community to George W. Sr. and Vella Kathryn Duvall Simmons.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Arthur Monroe Lewallen.
Surviving are three daughters, Carolyn Molloy and Katherine Holland born of Plainview, AR and Mary Warren of Dardanelle, AR; three brothers, George Simmons, Jr. of Bang, TX, Junior Simmons and J. M. Simmons both of Russellville; three sisters, Opal Hartwick of Atkins, Shirley Fraser of Dardanelle and Bernell Cross of Russellville; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was October 11, 1997 at the Lemley Chapel in Atkins with the Rev. Ronnie Molloy officiating. Burial was in the Bewley Cemetery. Pallbearers were Wayne, Pete "Preacher", Roy, Grady, demand Charles Lewallen. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 15, 1997)
Amelia "June" Wyatt Lewis, age 68, of Arizona, died October 29, 2002. She was born July 3, 1934 in Havana, AR. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was active in Casas Adobes Baptist Church and her interests included sewing, smocking and quilting.
She is survived by her husband, Jimmie G. Lewis; three children, Glen and Linda Lewis, Donna and Dan Schotter of Tucson, AZ and John and Amy Lewis of Grand Rapids, MI; three sisters, Edith Cherry, Lucille Southwick and Evelyn Williams all of Arkansas; one brother, John Wyatt of Houston, TX; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Memorial service was held November 1, 2002 at the Casas Adobe Baptist Church. Arrangements by East Lawn Palms Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, memorials may go to Carondelet Hospice. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 20, 2002)
Barney Lewis died August 22, 1949 at his home in Los Angeles, Calif. He was born April 23, 1876 in Mississippi and moved to Arkansas when he was a child.
He was married to Miss Ellen Cathey of Gilkey, January 7th, 1903. To this union four children were born of which three survived, Mrs. Eula Willard, Mrs. Vada White and John Lewis all of Los Angeles. He is also survived by his wife, Ellen and three brothers, Will of Willard, Neb. Ben, Los Angeles, Calif. New Lewis, Gilkey. He and his family moved to California in March of 1937. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 1, 1949)
Ben Turner Lewis, age 87, of Danville, formerly of Plainview, died Tuesday, January 21, at the Mitchells Nursing Home in Danville. He was a native of the Gilkey Community, a retired farmer, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Lewis, and a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Bill Lewis of Little Rock, and Raymond Lewis of California; two daughters, Mrs. Selma Elrod of Lynwood, Calif. and Mrs. Velma Storment of Gardena, Calif.; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the Rover Baptist Church Thursday afternoon at 2 o clock with the interment in the New Bethel Cemetery. Arrangements and services are in the care of the Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 1-23-1975)
Beulah Lewis, age 77, a resident of Dardanelle, AR died Sunday, December 15, 2002 at the Dardanelle Hospital. She was born on February 24, 1925 in Hector, AR to Raymond and Laudra (Story) Tackett. She was a homemaker and the widow of Millard "Curley" Lewis. She was a member of Faith Church of Dardanelle, AR.
Survivors include a son, Dave Lewis of Fort Smith, AR; a daughter Jo Ann Frost of Angleton, TX; five grandchildren; three great grandchildren; a brother, Rev. Otho Tackett of Spiro, OK and a sister, Jo Price of Russellville, AR.
Funeral service will be today, December 18 at 10 a. m. at the Faith Church in Dardanelle officiated by Rev. Otho Tackett and Rev. David Jay. Burial will be at Walnut Grove Cemetery at Hector, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 18, 2002)
Catherine Leigh Lewis, age 59 of Dardanelle, died Saturday, June 28, 2008 at her home. She was born December, 12, 1948 in Fort Smith and was the daughter of Bill and Leigh Cline.
She is preceded in death by her father. She was a graduate of Lynwood High School in Lynwood, CA. She married Michael Lewis on March 18, 1966 and was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was a free spirit who enjoyed creative arts.
Survivors include husband, Mike Lewis of Dardanelle; mother, Leigh Broberg of Dardanelle; two sons, Steven and Laura Lewis of Little Rock, Michael Lewis and Howard Hommer of Fayetteville and two granddaughters.
Graveside service was held July 3, 2008 at Louvenia Cemetery in Dardanelle with William C. Lewis officiating. Memorials may be made to River Valley Shelter for Battered Women and Children, Inc. P. O. Box 2066, Russellville, AR 72811. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 9, 2008)
David Dewey Lewis, age 100, of Ola, AR died Wednesday, October 6, 1999 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. c He was born December 5, 1898 in the Mt. George community, Yell County, Arkansas to the late Joseph and Lula Harvey Lewis. He was a retired Yell County Employee and a farmer.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Mae Lewis and one daughter, Jearldine Barnes.
Survivors include four sons, O. J. Lewis of Hope, AR, Hartsell Lewis and Wayne Lewis both of Ola, AR and Dewey Joe Lewis of Harkey's Valley, AR; three daughters, Bobbie Freeze, Betty Burnett and Bonnie Baskins all of Ola, AR; 43 grandchildren and several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Service was October 9, 1999 at the First Baptist Church of Ola, AR with Rev. Rick Balentine officiating. Interment was in Sandlin Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Grandsons served as pallbearers. Memorials may be made to the Gideons of the First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 232, Ola, AR 72853. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 13, 1999)
Mrs. Ellen Cathy Lewis, age 71, died August 21, 1955 at her home in Tulsa, Okla. She was a native of Yell County and formerly lived at Plainview. She was a Baptist and the widow of Barney Lewis.
Survivors include a son, John Lewis, Los Angeles; two daughters, Mrs. Joe Willard of Los Angeles and Mrs. James White of Tulsa; five brothers, Jeff, Collins, Walter and Riley Lewis of Oklahoma and George Lewis of California; and two sisters, Mrs. Norma Eddington of Okla. City and Mrs. Asalee Carey of California. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 15, 1955)
Erby Raymon Lewis, age 88, of Hesperia, CA, died April 22, 2002 at his home. He was born November 13, 1913 in Rover, AR to Ben T. and Media Burruss Lewis. He grew up in Rover and Briggsville and was a 1932 graduate of Fourche Valley High School. He taught school at Cedar Glades and Brush Creek in the 1930's. He and his first wife Minnie Sue Breashears and their daughter Betty moved to CA. He worked for Studebaker Auto Plant until it closed in the United States. Upon retirement, he had investments in land in Hesperia, CA; he built houses and business rental property.
He was preceded in death by his parents and twin sisters Selma Elrod and Velma Storment.
Survivors are his wife of 41 years, Florene Wilkinson Lewis; one daughter Betty Jo Knickerbocker of New Port Beach, CA; three grandchildren, Jimmy Knickerbocker of Palm Springs, CA, Kathy Erick) Escher, and Johnny (Genna) Knickerbocker of New Port Beach, CA; great grandchildren, Katy Jo and Cole Esher, Brother Bill (Lou Ann) Lewis of Little Rock, AR; stepchildren, Jimmy Wilkinson and Lynn and Carol
Funeral services were April 28, 2002 at Desert View Memorial Park, Victorville, CA, with the pastor of his church officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 29, 2002)
Hartsell L. Lewis, age 79 of Ola, died Friday, February 21, 2003 at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville. He was born May 22, 1923 in Centerville to the late David and Lillie Davenport Lewis. He was a former employee of the First State Bank in Ola and the Bank of Dardanelle, Yell County Sheriff in 1977 and 1978. In 1979 he became the City Recorder for Ola and remained in that position until his retirement in January of 2003. Mr. Lewis was a member of Petit Jean Masonic Lodge 298, Order of Eastern Star, Ola Chapter 386, a 32 Degree Mason, WWII Army Veteran, member of Plainview VFW Post 8525, was on the Ola School Board for 20 years, member of the First Baptist Church in Ola where he was a Deacon.
He was preceded in death by a son, Stephen Lewis; one daughter, Darlene Lewis and a sister, Jearldine Barnes.
Survivors are his wife of 51 years, Bernice Douglas Lewis; two sons and wives, Rev. Charles and Latrica Lewis of Dardanelle; Keith O'Neal and Stacey Lewis of Briggsville; two daughters and husband, Paula Orrell of Ola, Karla and Rick Ketchum of Russellville; three brothers, O. J. Lewis of Hope, Dewey Joe Lewis of Harkeys Valley, Wayne Lewis of Ola; three sisters, Bobbie Freeze, Betty Burnett and Bonnie Baskin, all of Ola; 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Services were held Tuesday, February 25, 2003 at the Ola First Baptist Church with Rev. Rick Balentine and Rev. Jon Holbrook officiating. Interment was in Casa Cemetery with Masonic Rites and full military honors by Boyce Woods VFW Post 3141 of Dardanelle. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Pallbearers were Montie Sims, Kenny Standridge, Bobby Melton, Bill King, John Stafford, Shane Bewley. Honorary were Ola City Employees, Deacons of the Ola First Baptist Church, Harold Blalock, Frank Blalock, Freddie Blalock, Beth Anderson, Dr. Jacky Dunn, Dr. Dale Barton, Dr. Stanley Bradley, Masons and members of the Order of Eastern Star. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 26, 2003)
J. C. Lewis, age 80 of Ola, died Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at his home. He was born October 9, 1928 in Bowlegs, OK to the late James Noble and Iva Marie Jones Lewis. He was a deacon and member of Ola First Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, brother and sister.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Neoma Lewis; sons and daughters-in-law, Bruce and Einella Lewis, Mike, and Lisa Lewis, Bryon and Delena Lewis, all of Centerville; daughters and son-in-law, Kathy and Tom Benefield of Ola and Sheila Leatherwood of Stillwell, OK; 11 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Friday, February 6, 2009 at Ola First Baptist Church with Rev. Rick Balintine officiating. Burial was at Petillo Hill Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 11, 2009)
Mr. James Lee Lewis, age 33, of Dardanelle, AR, formerly of Grand Prairie, TX died Tuesday, May 18, 1999 at the Dardanelle Hospital. He was born July 1, 1965 in Pine Bluff, AR. He was a graduate of Dardanelle High School, Arkansas Tech University with a degree in business administration, a teaching certificate in secondary education and coaching endorsement. He was a social studies teacher and football and basketball coach at Grand Prairie I. S. D. High School in Grand Prairie, TX. He was the first director of the Boys and Girls Club in Dardanelle and formerly taught and coached at Boswell High School in Saginaw, TX. He attended the Calvary Baptist Church in Dardanelle, AR.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lee and Maude Billings of Rison, AR and James Lewis of Rowell, AR.
Survivors include his parents, Bobby and Frances Billings Lewis of Dardanelle, AR; one brother and sister-in-law, Mark and Wendy Lewis of Russellville; a half-brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Nan Carr of Pine Bluff; one nephew, two nieces, several uncles, aunts, cousins and a host of friends.
Services were Thursday at Bethel 1 Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. A. D. Livingston and Rev. Sam Higgs officiating. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Parker Billings, W. M. Billings, Clifton Billings, W. T. Bell, Bennie Roberts, Abbot Goodwin, Tommy Rowe and Terry Sipes. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 26, 1999)
John L. Lewis, age 79, a former resident of Yell County, died in a hospital in Ft. Smith on July 13, 1986. He was the son of the late Barney and Ellen Cathy Lewis and he is survived by two sisters, Eula Willard and Vade White, both of Ft. Smith.
He was born in Rover but spent a number of years working in Los Angeles, CA. When he retired he moved to Ft. Smith where he has resided for several years.
Burial was in New Bethel Cemetery with Bro. J. Elton Pennington of the Baptist Church in Ft. Smith officiating (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 7/23/1986)
Leon R. Lewis, age 67, of Aly, AR passed away at home, Wednesday, June 14, 2006. He was born March 31, 1939 in Pine Valley, OK to Nobel Lewis and Lola Wallace Lewis.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two grandchildren, Leon Ray Stogsdill and Autumn Stogsdill and a son-in-law, Lynn Stogsdill.
He is survived by his wife, Shelby Lewis of Aly, AR; two daughters, Brenda Qualls of Sims, AR and Sandra Gililland of Briggsville, AR; a brother, Loyd Lee Lewis of Story, AR and five grandchildren, Leandrea Stogsdill, Thomas Qualls, Jasmine, Kyra and Nathan Gililland.
Service was June 17, 2006 at Muddy Creek Church at Story with Bro. Jimmy Scott and Bro. Tony Rocha officiating. Burial was in Reed Cemetery at Story, AR. Pallbearers were Ronnie Wallace, Stan Oglesby, Charles Lunsford, Randy Sharp, Jess Gililland and Ricky Qualls. Honorary were Keith Saveall, Jamie Saveall, Todd Garner, Opal Blythe, Oval Blythe, Jerry Henderson, Jerry Bryant, Jim Sargant, Buzz Sawyer, Gene Howard, Royal Smith, Dick Gililland, Walt Woods, Fred Woods, Way Ion Jones and all his fishing buddies. Arrangements by Thornton Funeral Home of Mt. Ida, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 21, 2006)
Mrs. Lily Jean "Susie" Lewis, age 60, of Little Rock died Thursday, July 31, 1986 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Little Rock. She is a native of Gravelly and the daughter of the late Herman and Lily Caviness Clements.
Survivors include her husband, Odell Lewis Jr. two daughters, Mrs. Bobbye A. Garner of Little Rock and Mrs. Becky S. Hearrell of Russellville; one brother, W. H. Clements of Waldron; and one granddaughter.
Funeral services were held at the Gravelly Methodist Church August 2 with Rev. Steve Hearrell officiating. Burial was in the Parks Cemetery at Gravelly by Cornwell Funeral Service.
(WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 8/6/1986)
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