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Tami Kay Link, age 52, died September 4, 2007 in Norman, OK. She was born on November 27, 1954 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. She married Joseph Brent Link on January 3, 1972.
She is preceded in death by her infant son John Joseph Link, grandparents Bill & Leota Veach, sister Sheila Ellis, mother-in-law Letannah Bishop, father-in-law John Joseph Link, and step-father-in-law Jean Bishop.
She is survived by her husband, Brent Link and two sons Christopher and Stephen Link and their spouses Shawn and Danee, her mother Betty Clark, her siblings and their families, Steve and Karrie Davis, Roy and Leanne Condray, Betty and Russell Zumwalt and Chet and Darla Clark.
Funeral services was Monday, September 10, 2007 at Alameda Church of Christ in Norman, OK with interment at Sunset Memorial Park and Cemetery in Oklahoma City. In lieu of flowers a charitable foundation fund in Memory of Tami Link has been established with Bank of America in Oklahoma. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 12, 2007)
Sibyl Turner Linzy of Little Rock; AR died peacefully in her sleep over the Thanksgiving holiday, 1998. Descended from pioneer Arkansas families, she was born in 1911 to Maude Lee Walden and Marior C Cicero Turner. The widow of Charles Benjamin Linzy, Jr. she was predeceased by her daughter, Ann Linzy Rhodes.
Survivors are her daughter, Sue Linzy Haake of California; three grandchildren, Bill and Jennifer Tuck and Stephanie Ann Rhodes; son-in-law, Edward J. Rhodes, Jr. a brother, Faye Turner of Fort Smith and two sisters, Verna Tackett of Russellville and Violet Eggerd of Oklahoma.
Graveside service was held November 30, 1998 in Little Rock National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Christ Lutheran Church, 315 S. Hughes, Little Rock, AR 72205. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 9, 1998)
Alma Lipe, age 94, a resident of Russellville, AR formerly of Havana, AR died Friday, November 14, 1997 at Legacy Lodge Nursing Home at Russellville. She was born July 8, 1903 at Newton County to Henry and Laura Lee) Kyle. She was a homemaker and member of the Havana Church of Christ. She was the widow of the late Fred Lipe and was also preceded in death by a son, Donald Lipe who died in 1974.
She is survived by a niece, Marie Brooks in San Francisco, CA.
Graveside service will be 11 AM Wednesday, November 19, 1997 at the Havana Cemetery officiated by Mr. Garland Lipe. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 19, 1997)
Garland Lipe, 78, of Havana, died Wednesday, November 19, 2008, at Saint Marys Regional Medical Center in Russellville. He was a member of the Church of Christ and spent 60 years as a Gospel preacher. For many years, he conducted a radio broadcast, The Voice of Truth, on radio stations KMAG and KWHN in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was also a retired cattle farmer. He was the son of the late Barney and Merle McCubbin Lipe and Jennie Lassiter Lipe. He was also preceded in death by twin sisters, Delena and Regina Lipe, who died at birth.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Doris Helen Avaritt Lipe; one son, Dan Lipe and wife, Deborah, of Belleville, AR; three daughters, Gina Lipe and Jan Lipe of Havana, AR and Jil Lipe Duralde and husband Gorka, of St. Petersburg, FL; one step-grandson, Brian Cox and his wife Rebekah, of Russellville; and numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.
A graveside service was held November 21, 2008 at Havana Cemetery in Havana, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 26, 2008)
Ola Man Fatally Injured In Car Accident Near Danville - Hubert L. Lipe of Ola died at the Danville Clinic Hospital Sunday, September 4th at 10:00 p. m. from injuries received in an automobile accident which occurred immediately north of Petit Jean Bridge Sunday morning about 3:15 a. m. The car, a 1949 Hudson Sedan, driven by Theo Childs of Ola, was completely demolished when it left the highway and hurtled about 50 feet down a 15 foot embankment where the Corinth roads leads off of State Highway 10. Childs, and Ralph Burfield and Argel Lee Adkins, also of Ola, the other two occupants of the car were treated for shock and minor injuries at the Danville Clinic Hospital but were dismissed immediately thereafter, but Hurbert remained in the hospital never regaining consciousness until his death.
He is survived by his father Willie E. Lipe of Ola, two brothers, Maurice of Little Rock and Glenwood of Detroit; four sisters, Mrs. Ruby Evans and Mrs. Ethozell Brigeman, both of Detroit, Mrs. Helen Mahon of Ola and Mrs. Eva Fisher of Little Rock. Word was received this morning that Theo Childs, who was released from the hospital Sunday without apparent serious injuries, later developed pains in his back and partial paralysis. He was taken to a doctor this morning for further examination. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 8, 1949)
CLARKSVILLE -- Joseph M. Lipe, 89, of Coalinga, Calif., died Sunday, Aug. 4, 2002 at Johnson Regional Medical Center. He was born Jan. 15, 1913, at Gravelly to Marcellus and Amy Hunnicutt Lipe.
Survivors include his wife, Lois Hankins Lipe; a son, Joe Allen Lipe of Morro Bay, Calif.; a daughter, Billie Martin of Clarksville; three sisters, Helen Harris of Paris, and Eula Hall and Sula Shock of North Little Rock; seven grandchildren, Kevin, Robert and Chris Prevett of Clarksville, Donna Truran of Santa Maria, Calif., Judy Starr of Hanford, Calif., Sherri Middleton, Atoka, Okla., and Carolyn DeVasure of Turlock, Calif.; 13 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.
The body was cremated. Arrangements are by Hardwicke Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Mary Fowler Leek, Newspaper: Courier Newspaper, Russellville, Arkansas, 8/5/2002)
LeRoy Lipe age 46, a resident of Russellville, AR died Thursday, August 24, 2000 at home. He was born on January 21, 1954 at Russellville, AR to Barney and Irene Burk Lipe. He married Brenda Pfaltz Lipe on April 5, 1975 at Russellville. He was a sixth grade teacher with the Plainview-Rover School System. He graduated from Arkansas Tech University and attended the Life Center Church in Russellville.
He was preceded in death by his father, Barney W. Lipe and one brother, Glenn Lipe.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda M. Lipe of Russellville, AR; one son, Nathaniel P. Lipe of Russellville, AR; two daughters, Jennifer M. and Jessica C. Lipe both of Russellville; his mother, Irene Dixon of Ola, AR; a brother, Michael Lipe of Pottsville, AR; a sister, Rheba Sparacino of Ola, AR and numerous nephews and nieces.
Funeral service was August 28, 2000 at Humphrey Chapel officiated by Rev. Larry Pyle and assisted by Rev. Norman Chenowith. Burial was at the Rankin Cemetery at Russellville, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Casket bearers were, Tim Sparacino, Keith Sparacino, Mike Lipe, Don Jones, Jack Treadway and Scott Harper. Honorary were, David Reed, Chuck Heathcoat, Peter Pfaltz, Lynn Lipe, Keith Jones, Dr. David Bell, Dr. Glenn Sheets, 6th Grade Class of Plainview School System. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 30, 2000)
Anna Marie McVay Lisenbey of Benton, AR was born September 4, 1940 in Russellville, AR to the late George McVay and Viverine Moore McVay. She died March 5, 2001 in Saline Memorial Hospital, Benton, AR at the age of 60. She was a member of Junet Pentecostal Church in Sheridan, a self employed care giver.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Charles McVay and her parents.
Survivors are, a son, Stacy Lisenbey of Plainview, AR; two daughters, Lee Ann Lisenbey Crutchfield of Sheridan, AR and Lana Lisenbey Erb of Yokota, Japan; a brother, David McVay of Redfield, AR, two sisters, Phyllis McVay of Russellville, AR and Katie Anderson of Pine Bluff, AR; an aunt, Gladys Crow of Searcy, AR and four grandchildren.
Funeral service will be today, Wednesday, March 7, 2001 at Buie Funeral Home Chapel, Sheridan with Rev. Al Michael officiating. Burial will be in the Ringer Cemetery, Centerville, AR. Pallbearers will be Brooks Lisenbey, Joel Steels, Nicholas Steels, Jeff Lisenbey, James Alvis Lisenbey and Lloyd Schnaekel. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 7, 2001)
Marion "Buck" Litaker, age 66 of Belleville, died Monday, December 17, 2007 at Sparks Hospital in Fort Smith. He was born July 15, 1941 in Kennet, Missouri. He was the son of the late Harold Harem and Ella Mae McNew Litaker. He was a retired truck driver for Wayne Farms, and a member of the Wilson Freewill Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Litaker; sisters, Lola Burrows and Geneva Bland.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Stephanie and Tommy Morris of Danville and Donna and Brian Lucy of Danville; sisters and brothers-in-law Pearly and Dean Graddy of Burbon, MO and Freda and Jerome Carter of Kennet, MO; 5 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held Friday, December 21, 2007 at Russell Cemetery in Belleville, with Rev. Jeff Henderson officiating. Pallbearers were Kenny Loyd, Kenny Jackson, Dale Knight, Steve Baxter, Larry Baxter and Buford Lipe. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Cornwell Funeral Home for the funeral expenses. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 26, 2007)
Bobby Gene Litsey, age 68 of Dardanelle, died Sunday, April 27, 2008 at his home. He was born February 13, 1940 at Dardanelle to the late Henry Alvey and Mattie Ethel Tanner Litsey.
He is preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Harold, Elvis Roe and Glen Litsey.
Survivors include two sisters and brothers-in-law, Shirley and Leroy Parsons of Dardanelle, Charlotte and Larry Britton of London; two brothers, Otis Litsey and Danny Litsey both of Dardanelle; host of nephews and nieces.
Family will hold a Memorial Service at a later time. Cremation arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 30, 2008)
Glendon "Glen" Neely Litsey, age 80, of Dardanelle, AR died Monday, April 23, 2007 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born March 7, 1927 at Casa, AR to the late Henry Alvey and Mattie Ethel Tanner Litsey. He farmed for almost 60 years working for three generations of the Hickey and Thone families in the Carden Bottoms area. He also attended Faith Church in Dardanelle, AR.
He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Harold and Elvis Roe Litsey.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Ruby McConnell Litsey of Dardanelle, AR; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Anita Litsey of Casa, AR; sisters and brothers-in-law, Shirley and LeRoy Parsons of Dardanelle, AR, Charlotte and Larry Britton of London, AR; brothers, Otis, Bob and Danny Ray Litsey all of Dardanelle, AR; three grandchildren and spouses; three great grandchildren and numerous other nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral service was April 26, 2007 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Bro. David Jay officiating. Interment was in Needmore Cemetery at Casa, AR. Pallbearers were Rick Thone, Chris Manns, Blake Manns, Ronnie Tucker, Jeff Henry and Mark Thone. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 2, 2007)
Mr. Harold Jackson Litsey, age 63, of Dardanelle, AR died Friday, July 4, 1997 at the Stella Manor Nursing Home in Russellville. He was retired from Fire Storne, was born October 22, 1933 in Carden Bottoms to the late Henry Alvey and Ethel Tanner Litsey.
Survivors include his wife, Jane Lane Litsey of Dardanelle, AR; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Barbara Litsey of Russellville; daughter, Kimberly Sue Litsey of Ola, AR; five brothers, Otis, Danny, Bob, and Glenn Litsey all of Dardanelle, AR and Elvis Roe Litsey of Dover, AR; two sisters, Shirley Parsons of Dardanelle and Charlotte Brittan of London, AR; one granddaughter, Sherry Michelle Litsey of Ola, AR and one great grandson Justin Williams of Ola; also included are a host of nieces and nephews.
Graveside service was July 7, 1997 at the Needmore Cemetery by the Rev. Mike McNeely. Service by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 9, 1997)
Mr. Reuben Franklin Little, age 59, of Russellville, AR formerly of Clayton, OK died Sunday at his home. He was born May 16, 1940 in Oklahoma to the late James and Josie Lindsay Little. He was a member of die Church of Christ and an antique dealer.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cynthia Little; a brother, Tommy Little and three sisters, Martha Little, Marie Little and Larieglenda Little.
Survivors include his wife, Rosa Kazy Little; two sons, Rodney ad Clinton Little of Clinton, AR; two daughters, Zona Wells of Dover, AR and Annette Freeman of Russellville, AR; three brothers, James Little of Cleveland, GA, Edward Little of Poteau, OK and Charlie Little of Idabel, OK; four sisters Ethel Halstead of Alamogordo, NM, Dorothy Igo of Wickes, AR, Lavern Cole of Villiant, OK and Sally Williamson of Oklahoma City, OK; 12 grandchildren, Kristie Little, Atkins, AR, Cindy Brothers, Plainview, AR, Pamela Robbins, Golgate, OK, Robyn Miller and Timothy Miller both of Clinton, AR, Brent, Kent and Tim Ritter all of Carthage, TX, Ronnie Wells II, Jeremy Stewart and Danielle Stewart all of Russellville, AR, Tommy Stewart, Dardanelle, AR; two great grandchildren, Ronnie Eugene Wells III of Russellville, AR and Azziah Lee Brothers of Plainview, AR.
Service was Tuesday at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Gary Fuller officiating. Interment was at Salem Cemetery, Plainview, AR by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 30, 1999)
Robert Thompson Littleton, age 79, of Dardanelle, AR died Thursday at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. He was born March 1, 1923, the son of the late Wayne and Vivian Vaughn Littleton. He was an Army veteran of WWII, a construction inspector for the Corps of Engineers, and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, La Vaughn Kroodsma.
Survivors three children, Tommy Littleton of Russellville, AR, DeNann and Frank Clark of Dardanelle, AR and Lorie Robinson of New Orleans, LA; a brother, Wayne Littleton, Jr. of St. Martin, CA; a sister, Vanna Hottinger of Ola, AR; grandchildren, Ashley Clark of Bentonville and Michael Littleton of Bryant.
Memorial service was September 2, 2002 at the First Presbyterian Church at Dardanelle with the Rev. Nancy Covington officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 4, 2002)
Mildred Lavina Lively, age 92 of Perryville, died Sunday, July 4, 2004 at Perry County Nursing Home, in Perryville. She was born in Bigelow, Arkansas on May 15, 1912, daughter of the late Thomas J. and Viola O'Neal Bowdler. She had owned and operated Patty Ann Restaurant in Thornburg for many years, where she always had homemade pies and bread to serve. She was a member of the Thornburg Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis D. Lively, two brothers, H. W. "Buddy" Bowdler, and Tommy Bowdler, four sisters, Jessie Walker, Margaret Delso, Georgia Bennett, and Viola Davis.
Survivors include three sons, Bill Robnett, Dan Bowdler, both of Thornburg, Arkansas, Andrew Robnett, of Morrilton; a daughter, Catherine Kline of Alabama; two brothers, Anthony Bowdler of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, John Henry Bowdler of Fort Smith, Arkansas; two sisters, Vera Ramsey of Carlsbad, New Mexico, Betty Brittain of Houston, Texas; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews and nieces.
Graveside service was held in Thornburg Baptist Church Cemetery in Thornburg, Arkansas July 7, 2004 with John McCourt officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 14, 2004)
Argie Lee Locke, age 71 of Dover, died Saturday, April 5, 2003 at her home in Dover. She was born November 9, 1931 in Jerusalem, Arkansas to the late Authur and Eulah Freeman Creach. She was partner with her husband in Locke Trucking.
Survivors are her husband of 30 years, Billy Locke; six daughters, Virginia Johnson of Dover, Pattie Mooney of Savanah, Tennessee, Andrea Gulledge and Angela Barnes both of San Antonio, Texas, Charlotte Johnson of Austin, Texas, Rebecca Opitz of Deridder, Louisiana; a brother, Luther Creach of Elmer, New Jersey; three sisters, Sue Lawless of Jerusalem, Arkansas, Bonnie Long of Idaho, Ellen Shaddon of North Little Rock; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Graveside memorial services were Tuesday, April 8, 2003, at Cedar Creek Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 9, 2003)
Lola Bell Lockerby, age 86, of Wilburton, passed away January 7, 1988 in Wilburton. She was a homemaker and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. She was born January 12, 1901 in Rover, Arkansas.
Surviving relatives include a daughter Lillian Brown Whiteaker of Wilburton; 2 sons Jimmy and Orvel Walden of both of Wilburton; 3 brothers Jeff and J. R. Cathey both of Wilburton, and J. W. Cathey of San Leandro, Ca.; 6 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held January 9, 1988 at 2:00 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home Chapel, under the direction of Jones Funeral Home in Wilburton. Rev. Wayne Holcomb officiated and interment was at the Damon Cemetery under the direction of Jones Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Dayton Evans, Jack Evans, Dave Phelps, Roy Phelps, Junior Moye and Steve Culberson. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 1/7/1988)
Arlene Lucy Lockhorst, age 74 of Clearlake Oaks, CA passed away September 20, 2006 at her home. She was born January 19, 1932 in Oshkosh, WI. Arlene was preceded in death by her husband, John Lockhorst, her parents, William Lawler of Plainview, AR and Nina Smith of Clearlake Oaks, CA, and step-son, John Lockhorst, Jr.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Billy Crites of Clearlake Oaks, CA, Jerry and Paula Crites of Russell, KS, Larry and Betty Crites of Dardanelle, AR; two stepdaughters, Linda Lockhorst of Apple Valley, CA, Sharon Block of CA; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
A private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Jones and Lewis Clearlake Memorial Chapel. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 11, 2006)
Baxter Buel Lofland Jr. age 39, died in a road grader accident near his home of Gravelly on October 20, 1954. He had made a profession of faith in 1942. He was a member of Wm. J. Parks Lodge 376 F&AM at Gravelly, a certified lecturer in the Masonic Order and member of Gravelly Chapter of OES.
He is survived by his wife, Valinia; a son, Baxter Buel III, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Baxter Lofland, and a foster sister, Mrs. Abbie Sue Jones, all of Gravelly and a niece, Mrs. Euel Dean Parker of Tulsa. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs AGO, DANVILLE, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, October 26, 1954)
Mr. Billy Seth "Bill" Lofland, age 65, of Briggsville, AR died Tuesday, January 27, 1998 at his home. He was born May 30, 1932 in Bluffton, AR to the late Homer and Oda Caviness Lofland. He was a retired law enforcement officer with the U. S. Forest Service and a member of the Bluffton Methodist Church and an Air Force Veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Nina Melton Lofland; son and daughter-in-law, Billy S. Jr. and Debby Lofland of Briggsville, AR; daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Brody Ramey of Plainview; sister, Bettye Rose Linebarrier of Camden, AR and four grandchildren, Jesse Yates, Jacob Lofland, Raven and Caitlin Ramey.
Graveside service will be Thursday, January 29, 1998 at 10:00 am. at the Bluffton Cemetery by Rev. Royce Savage. Pallbearers will be Tom Gilkey, George Johnston, Andy Tackett, Jake Pickens, Dale Parker and John Ray. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6 to 8 p. m. at the Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 28, 1998)
Gravelly Man Killed In Road Accident - Bud Lofland, about 36, of Gravelly was killed Wednesday afternoon while driving a county road grader near Gravelly. He was driving the patrol home on the north road between Bluffton and Gravelly about 3 p. m. and apparently lost control of the machine going down a hill. The patrol struck a bridge at the foot of the hill and Lofland was thrown from it and crushed under a wheel. He was killed instantly.
Devoe Garner, who was driving ahead of Lofland in a pickup, noticed that the patrol did not come over the next hill and returned to find Lofland pinned under the machine. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs AGO, DANVILLE, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, October 21, 1954)
C. O. Lofland died Saturday, November 29th in Rockwall Nursing Home after an extended illness. He was born at Gravelly and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Lofland and moved to Rockwall at the age of twenty-one. He was a former business owner in Rockwall.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dewey Lofland of the home; two sons, J. S. Lofland and Joe C. Lofland both of Rockwall; one daughter, Mrs. Horace Smith of Tyler, one brother, T. S. (Sid) Lofland of Rockwall; two sisters, Mrs. Battice Rhoades of Rockwall and Mrs. Allie Swaim of Danville; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Monday, December 1st at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Rockwall with Rev. Walter Zimmerman, pastor and Rev. M. L. Jones, pastor of the First Baptist Church officiating. Interment was in Rockwall Cemetery. Pallbearers were W. T. Collins, Robert Lofland, J. L. Lofland, Opal Hunnicutt, Ralph M. Hall and Thomas Lofland. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 12-11-1975)
Mrs. Gussie Dora Lofland, age 92, of Bluffton, AR died Friday, February 4, 1994 at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville. She was born February 25, 1901 in Bluffton to the late Seth William and Rose Malone Lofland. She was a retired school teacher with the Fourche Valley School District and a life time member of the Bluffton Methodist Church.
Survivors two nephews, Billy Seth Lofland, Sr. Briggsville, AR and Tom Caviness, Jr. Texarkana, AR; a niece, Betty Rose Linebarier, Camden, AR; nine great nephews and nieces.
Services were Sunday at the Bluff-ton Methodist Church with Rev. Royce Savage officiating. Interment was hi Bluffton Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Farris Jones, Junior Rhoades, Doyce Potter, Larry Pat Aikman, Jr. Lewis, Jake Pickens. Honorary, Henry Smallwood and Harold Montgomery. Memorials may be made to the Bluffton Methodist Church and Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 2/9/1994)
Homer Lee Lofland, age 63, of Bluff ton, died Friday, February 10, at the Veterans Hospital in Little Rock. He was a retired state employee, a member of the Bluffton Masonic Lodge, and the son of Homer Virgil Lofland and the late Oda Caviness Lofland.
He is survived by two daughters; Judy Bales of Dallas, TX., and Lena Wall of Little Rock; one brother, Billy Seth Lofland of Briggsville; one sister, Betty Rose Linebarger Of Camden ; and one grandson.
Graveside services were Monday, February 13, at 10:00 a.m. at Bluffton Cemetery with the Reverend Compton George officiating. Pallbearers were: Jr. Lewis, Jake Pickets, Troyce Jones, Henry Smallwood, Jr. Rhoades, O. L. Briggs, and John Lowe. Services by Dixon Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 2-15-1984)
Homer Virgil Lofland, age 87, of Briggsville, died Tuesday, December 3 at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Oda Parks Lofland, and one son, Homer Lee Lofland. He was a retired farmer and a member of Bluffton United Methodist Church.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Bettye Rose Linebarger, of Camden, and one son, Billy Seth Lofland, Sr., of Briggsville, one sister, Gussie Lofland, of Bluffton, six grand-children and five great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Thursday, December 5, at Bluffton Cemetery with Rev. Royce Savage officiating. Pallbearers were Troyce Jones, Farris Jones, Jake Pickens, O. L. Briggs, Henry Smallwood and John Blankenship. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 12-11-1985)
James R. Lofland - Rockwall and Rockwall County lost one of its most respected citizens last week when James Riley Lofland, known throughout this area as "Uncle Jim," passed away at the home of a son here, Saturday, August 12, 1950. Mr. Lofland was 92 years, 6 months and 6 days old. Mr. Lofland was born in Bluffton, Ark and was married to Sarah Frances Holiman, who preceded him in death.
He is survived by the following of his 10 children: Wallace G. Lofland of Lubbock; William T. Lofland of Austin; Lilyan Lofland Duncan of Dallas; and the following from Rockwall: Mrs. Ellen Darr, Mrs. Amanda Rochell, Hugh B. Lofland and O. D. Lofland. Also surviving are 18 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 24, 1950)
Jo Breashears Lofland, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, age 82, resident of Little Rock passed away Monday, July 14, 2008, at the Saline Memorial Hospital. She was born Jan. 7, 1926, in Rover to the late John S. Breashears and Ola Brown Breashears. Ms. Lofland had a passion for working in her yard with flowers, gardening, and cooking and sharing her bounty with others. She went to work for the Arkansas State Police in the accident record section in 1959 and retired in 1987. She was a hard worker, and dedicated loyal employee, always trying to help others.
Survivors include two daughters, Judy Bales and husband Jack of Hot Springs, and Lena Wall and Ray Sullivan of Mabelvale; two brothers, Baxter Breashears and Leroy Breashears, both of Russellville; sister, Mary Hunt of Danville; grandson, Wes Gross and wife Shelly of Little Rock; great-granddaughter, Lacey Lacey Gross of Little Rock, and a host of nieces and nephews,
She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, Bobby, Ned, Ted, Hayes, and Bill Breashears, and a sister, Sue Lewis Cox.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff and residents of Fox Ridge Estates in Bryant. The family will receive friends at Griffin-Leggett-Healey and Roth, 5800 West 12 St., Thursday, July 17 from 5-7 p.m. Services will be held Friday, July 18, at 10 a.m. at the Griffin-Leggett-Healey and Roth Chapel. Burial will follow in the Pinecrest Memorial Park. Sign the online guestbook at griffinleggett.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by Patsy Gatliff, obituary online at Griffin-Leggett-Healey and Roth Chapel, 7-16-2008)
Jo Breashears Lofland, age 82 of Little Rock, passed away Monday, July 14, 2008 at the Saline Memorial Hospital. She was born January 7, 1926 in Rover to the late John S. Breashears and Ola Brown Breashears. She had a passion for working in her yard with flowers, gardening, cooking and sharing her bounty with others. She went to work for the Arkansas State Police in the accident record section in 1959 and retired in 1987.
Survivors include two daughters, Judy and Jack Bales of Hot Springs and Lena Wall and Ray Sullivan of Mabelvale; two brothers, Baxter and Leroy Breashears, both of Russellville; sister, Mary Hunt of Danville; one grandson; a great-granddaughter and a host of nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, Bobby, Ned, Ted, Hayse and Bill Breashears and a sister, Sue Lewis Cox.
Services were held July 18th at the Griffin-Leggett-Healey & Roth Chapel. Burial was in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Arrangements made by Griffin Leggett-Healey & Roth Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 23, 2008)
Seth Wilburn Lofland, aged 81, retired merchant, farmer and stockman, died at his home in Bluffton Sunday afternoon after a long illness. Mr. Lofland's father, the late Wm. S. Lofland was also a merchant in Bluffton his entire life and was a member of the Bluffton Masonic Lodge.
Survivors are his son, Homer Lofland, Bluffton; two daughters, Mrs. Buford Compton, Wing and Miss Gussie Lofland of the home; one sister, Mrs. Alice Kelley of Greenville, Texas; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs AGO, DANVILLE, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 15, 1954)
LOFTIS -- Emma Marcella Loftis, born May 9, 1923 in Yell County, Arkansas passed away Thursday, August 6, 2009 in her home in Albuquerque, NM.
She is survived by sister June Mills of Albuquerque, brother JD Sam Benefield of Carlsbad, children Leo Loftis, Elizabeth Gibbs, Darrell Loftis and Jo Loftis all of Albuquerque, 16 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were children, Thomas Swift, Jimmy Swift, and Delbert "Mossy" Loftis.
A private memorial service will be held Thursday, August 13, 2009 at Carlsbad City Cemetery. She will be greatly missed. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Mary Fowler Leek, Newspaper: Albuquerque Journal, Albuquerque, New Mexico,8/12/2009)
Verna Mae Douglas Moody Lofton, age 70, of Casa, AR died Saturday, September 12, 1998 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. She was a daughter of the late Albert and Nancy Smith Douglas; she was born January 31, 1928 in Carden Bottoms, AR. She was a member of the Casa First Baptist Church.
She is survived by one son, Frank Moody of Picayune, Mississippi; three daughters, Ruby A very of Casa, Nancy Hubbard of Rose Creek, AR and Phyllis Pearson of Atkins; six brothers, Clarence, James and Dean Douglas all of Casa; J. R. Douglas of Adona, AR, Carroll Douglas of Little Rock and Raymond Douglas of Springville, TN; two sisters, Alma Faye Lewis of Riverview, AR and Louise Bell of Newton Grove, NC; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral service was today, Wednesday, at the Casa First Baptist Church with Rev. Gene Tanner and James Douglas officiating. Burial was in the Casa Cemetery. Pallbearers were her grandsons and honorary pallbearers were her brothers. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 16, 1998)
Mrs. Ada Lokey, who had been ill for several months, passed away Thursday a. m. April 1, 1948 at the age of 68 years, at the home of her only daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Toney.
Funeral services were conducted at the Assembly of God Church in Plainview Friday by Miss Francis Payne of Dardanelle and Rev. Ivan Marcum, pastor of the church. A very large crowd of people were in attendance. Flowers were many and beautiful. Burial was in the Ola Cemetery.
She leaves to mourn her going away to the sweet by and by one daughter, Mrs. Gertude Toney, two grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 8, 1948)
Mrs. Lucy Florence Strode Hudson London, resident of Schulter, OK died Tuesday, January 21, 1997 in Okmulgee, OK at the age of 90. She was born February 16, 1906 in Newton County, AR to Richard and Minnie Strode. She married John Hudson in 1922 they were married 36 years until his death in 1958 at Danville, AR. They lived near Belleville, AR several years. She married Lawrence London at Okmulgee in October 1962. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence London on October 5, 1968.
Survivors include one sister, Delia Kendrick of Muskogee; 10 nieces, Pearlie Strode Flesher of Belleville, AR, Thelma Wood, Garfield, AR, Fay Metcalf, Muskogee, OK, Bobbye of Warner, OK, Jerry of Georgia, Junitta of CA, Aretta of AZ, Pauliene of AZ and JoAnn of TX; one step-son, Tom London, nine step-grandchildren and a host of step great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was January 24, 1997 at Salt Creek Cemetery in Wilson Community with Brother Al Shutt officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 12, 1997)
Connie Long, age 68 of Dover, went to be with her Lord, Sunday, March 9, 2008. She was born January 1, 1940 in Romance, AR to the late George Olief and Jinnie Geneva Smith Payne. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Russellville.
She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Geneva Payne; husband, Henry Long and sister, Margaret Belcher.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Bill Counts of Tulsa, OK; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Donna Long of Russellville; three brothers, Glendon O. Payne of Oklahoma City, OK, Sherman E. Payne of Dover, Chester M. Payne of Germany; four sisters, Dorothy Meeks of Sandersville, GA, Fay Hendrixson of St. Louis, MO, Pat Owen of Dardanelle, Sandy Koch of Hot Springs; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members.
Funeral services were held March 13, 2008 at Hatley Missionary Baptist Church in Dover with Bro. Lester Barnes officiating. Burial was at McFadden Cemetery in Dover. Pallbearers were Mike Owen, Bill Counts, Kyle Counts, and Stephen Counts. Honorary pallbearer was Buddy Wilson. Arrangements under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 19, 2008)
Grace E. Long, age 82, a resident of Ola, AR died Friday, May 26, 2000 at Yell County Nursing Home at Ola, AR. She was born on June 27, 1917 at Plainview, AR to Ed and Emma (Wright) Long. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Plainview, AR.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Edward Leroy Long.
Survivors include a brother, James H. Long of Clinton, AR; a sister, Ima Solaric of San Francisco, CA and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service was June 2, 2000 officiated by Rev. Monroe Hunt. Burial was under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 7, 2000)
Larry Dwayne Edward Long, infant son of Janis Faye Long, died Friday, July 3, 1998 at AMI St. Mary's in Russellville. He is also survived by his grandmother, Mary Long.
Services were held July 7, at the Methodist Church in Bluffton with the Rev. Charley Jones officiating. Interment was in Bluffton Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 8, 1998)
Mary D. Long, age 65, of Kansas City, Kansas died Saturday, December 20, 1997 at her home. She was born in Rover, AR and was a resident of Kansas City, KS for forty years. She was a beautician for thirty years and owned Mary's Beauty Shop in Kansas City, KS. She was a member of Welborn Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward L. Long in 1994.
She is survived by twin sons, Don and Ron Long both of Kansas City, KS; a daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Ken Shuttleworth of Independence, MO; a brother, Clarence Bowen of No. Little Rock, AR; two sisters, Melba Besancon of Little Rock, AR and Ida Ann Dean of Plainview, AR and four grandsons, Aaron, Sean and Ian Shuttleworth of Independence, MO and Kelly Shuttleworth of Atchison, KS.
Funeral service was held Tuesday at the Porter Funeral Home. Burial was in Chapel Hill Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Welborn Baptist Church or to Cancer Action, Inc. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 24, 1997)
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