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Mary Elizabeth Long, age 85 of Havana, died Sunday, April 13, 2003 at Sparks Regional Medical Center in Ft. Smith. She was born September 1, 1917 in Lynnville, Iowa to the late Rolhe and Lona Mae Kiser Shaffer. She was a homemaker and mother and a member of the Presbyterian Church in Havana.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Ralph Long; a granddaughter, Sarah Elizabeth Ward, and a sister, Eula Mae Flater.
Survivors are three daughters and sons-in-law, Dorothy and Robert Ernst of Belleville, Marie and Denny Wilkening of State Center, Iowa, Donna and Don McKinney of Havana; one brother, Glen Shaffer of Larens, Iowa; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Services were Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at Cornwell Chapel, Danville with Rev. Floyd Shepherd officiating. Interment was in Earl Ladd Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Pallbearers were Mike Ernst, Tom Ernst, Danny Brown, Rodney Wilkening, Tim Ward. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 23, 2003)
Robert B. Long, Sr. age 69 of Ola, died Sunday, September 21, 2003 at his home in Ola. He was born June 5, 1934 in Ola to the late George Henry and Sarah Green Long. He was a Korean and Vietnam veteran.
He was preceded in death by a brother, James Roy Long and a sister, Dorothy Long.
Survivors are two sons, Robert B. Long, Jr. of Ola, Joseph Long of California; two daughters, Dawn Long and Robin Long, both of California; two brothers, Billy Gene Long of Pueblo, Colorado, Charles Franklin Long of Yukon, Oklahoma; two sisters, Frances Wigley of Ola and Margaret Ann Latherp of Nashville, Arkansas.
Cremation arrangements were by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 15, 2003)
Sylvia Wildean Long, age 72 of Ola, died Sunday, January 20, 2008 at Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born July 25, 1935 at Casa to the late Cleo and Exie Alexander McDaniel.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Marvin McDaniel; maternal grandmother, Mary Alexander.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Raliegh and Jody Long of Sugarland, TX; brothers and sisters-in-law, Edward and Edna McDaniel, Cleo and Jean McDaniel; sisters, Sylvia Jeanette Clark, Lucille Johnson; 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; numerous other family and friends.
Funeral services were held January 23, 2008 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Rev. Bob Alexander officiating. Burial was held in Needmore Cemetery in Casa. Pallbearers were Rusty Long, Duane Jeffrey, Lannie Hubbard, Michael Hance, Charles Hance, Danny Robinson and Gary Long. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 30, 2008)
A Fort Smith, father and son drowned Tuesday morning after a boat occupied by the victims, another youth and the mother of the boys, capsized on Fourche River about ten miles south of Nimrod Lake. The dead are Levey Looper, 34 years old, and his son, Jimmy Looper, age 12.
Survivors of the accident were Mrs. Looper and her son by a former marriage, Richard Robertson. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 24, 1947)
Dorothy Faye Chapman Lopez, age 82 of Danville, died Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at Mitchells Nursing Home. She was born April 28th, 1926 in Clarksville, Texas, the daughter of William W. Chapman and Ida Bell Strawn Chapman. She was a homemaker, living and raising her family in Phoenix, AZ. She and her husband, Fernando, retired to Danville, Arkansas in 1990 and they enjoyed their retirement to the fullest.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Fernando; brother, Richard Chapman; and both of her parents.
Survivors include a daughter, Terry Lopez of Phoenix and a son, Kenneth Frank Lopez also of Phoenix; three granddaughters, Jessica Leftwich, Miranda Amos, and Andria Lopez all of Phoenix; and four great-grandchildren, Deztini Phillips, Nezerae Philips, Mylo Amos and Maxton Amos; a sister, Helen Scott of Nevada; brothers, Lewis Chapman of Arizona and Bill Chapman of Ozark, Arkansas; and a host of nephews and nieces.
Funeral service was Saturday, March 14, 2009 at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Danville. Burial was in Macedonia Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 18, 2009)
Fernando "Frank" Lopez, age 84 of Danville, died Thursday, February 5, 2009 at Mitchell Nursing Home in Danville. Born December 27, 1924 in Florence, Arizona, he was the son of the late Fernando and Encarnasion Feliz Lopez. He was a WWII Navy Veteran, co-owner and vice-president of State Wide Painting in Arizona. After retirement, he and his wife Dorothy moved to Arkansas and enjoyed his retirement.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Dorothy Chapman Lopez; son, Frank Lopez of Phoenix, AZ and Terry Lopez of Phoenix, AZ; three grandchildren, Jessica Leftwich, Miranda Amos, Andria Lopez; four great- grandchildren, Deztini Phillips, Nezerae Phillips, Mylo Amos, and Maxton Amos all of Phoenix and a host of nephews and nieces.
Services will be Wednesday, 2:00 p. m. Cornwell Chapel, Danville, with John McCourt officiating. Burial will be in Macedoma Cemetery. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 11, 2009)
Juana Lopez of Dardanelle, died Sunday, April 26, 2009 at Saint Mary s Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include her parents, Epifanio Caro and Juana Lopez of Dardanelle; brothers, Miguel Caro and Juan Andraca both of Dardanelle, Daniel Epperson of Conway; sisters, Leticia and Alicia Caro both of Dardanelle, Maily and Keilly Andraca both of Dardanelle; paternal grandparents, Manuel and Rosalina Caro of Mexico; maternal grandparents, Trinidad and Leobarda Sanchez Lopez of Mexico.
Graveside services were held Friday, May 1, 2009 at Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle, with Rev. Juan Gomez officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 6, 2009)
Mr. Carl Lott, age 80, of Dardanelle, AR died Tuesday, January 21, 1997 at the Dardanelle Hospital. He was born February 4, 1915 in McCurtain County, OK to the late Jake and Rhoda Smith Lott. He was a WWII Army Veteran, receiving the Purple Heart for his service to his country, a lifetime member of VFW Post 3141 and a Protestant"
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Buster, Russell, Homer, George, Jake and LeRoy and his sisters, Velda Lott and Ila Lott Smith.
Survivors include his wife, Atha, Apple Lott; a brother, Garvin Loft of Texarkana, TX; two sisters, Marie Darter and Bonnie Flurry both of Dardanelle; nephew and guardian Charles Lott of Dardanelle; also included are several nephews and nieces.
Services were January 27 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Jerry Rigdon, Chaplin of VFW Post 3141 officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery by Cormwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. Pallbearers were members VFW Post 3141. Honorary pallbearers were also members of the VFW Post 3141. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 29, 1997)
Johnny Lott, age 15, of Dardanelle, AR died Saturday, November 6, 2004 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, AR, He was born September 12, 1989 in Russellville, AR to Joe and Angie Lott. He was a Christian, loved hunting, automotive and enjoyed being with family and friends. He will be greatly missed by everyone.
He is preceded in death by grandfathers, Billy Carter and Sonny Lott.
He is survived by his parents, Joe and Angela Lott of Ola; one brother, Brian Lott of Ola; grandmothers, Betty Carter and Dorothy Lott both of Dardanelle, AR and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral service will be today, Wednesday, November 10, 2004 10:00 a. m. at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Danny Fudge officiating. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery at Dardanelle, AR under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. Pallbearers will be Mike Hickey, Justin -Reed, Michael Metcalf, Jr. Cody Wewers, Cory Metcalf and James Allred. Honorary will be Chris Metcalf. William Bunch, Michael Metcalf, Si, Cody Fowler, David Hintze, Eric Hintze, Jimmy Lott and Toby Romro. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 10, 2004)
Melba E. Lott, age 80, of Dardanelle, AR died September 13, 2003 at Stella Manor Nursing Home in Russellville. She was born March 18, 1923 in Dardanelle, AR to the late Willison Adams and Clellie Campbell Adams. She was the widow of the late George Lott.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Evert and Earl Adams and one sister, Mildred Tilmon.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Peggy Lott of Dardanelle, AR; three daughters and sons-in-law, Hazel and Phillip Latta of Atkins, AR, Shirley and Jim Heflin of Delaware, AR and Laquita and Sam Ramey of Dardanelle, AR; a sister, Modean Bellar of Dardanelle, AR; 11 grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Funeral service was September 16, 2003 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Richard Adams officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Phillip and Charles Latta, Kris and Kerry Lott and Tim and Jason Ramey. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 17, 2003)
Victor Thomas Love, age 21 of Magazine, AR died Friday, November 23, 2007 at his home. He was born December 18, 1985 in Waldron, AR to Thomas & Adele Thomas Love. He was a 2004 Magazine graduate and a welder for Droemer Construction.
Survivors include parents Tommy and Adele Love of Blue Mountain; brother, Harley E. Love of Blue Mountain; grandparents, LeRoy and Janet Thomas of Blue Mountain.
Cremation Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 28, 2007)
Mrs. Walcia T. Love, age 86, of Dardanelle, AR widow of Louis Ed Love, Jr. died Saturday, February 15, 1997 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born April 15, 1910 in Guy, AR to the late W. H. and Ella Bivens Gentry. She was a teacher in the Ola and Dardanelle School Districts and with her husband, established Love's Flower Shop in Dardanelle which they operated for 31 years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Dardanelle.
Survivors include son daughter-in-law, Louis Ed III Brenda Love of Dardanelle; grandson, Louis Ed IV of Hot Springs; two granddaughters, Susan Bakewell of Fayetteville and Virginia Race of Dardanelle; five great-grandsons, Louis Ed Love V, Ryan Love, Scott Love, Zach Race and Andrew Bakewell; three great-granddaughters, Kristin Race, Stephanie Bakewell and Andrea Love.
Services were February 18, 1997 at the First Presbyterian Church in; Dardanelle with the Rev. David Jay officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 19, 1997)
Roxanna Christine Loveall, age 92, of Danville, AR. died Sunday, March 14, 1999 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. She was born in Fredonia, KS February 24, 1907, daughter of the late Charles A. and Bessie Leothe Watkins McDonald. She was a mother and homemaker. She was the widow of Jonathan Loveall and was preceded in death by a daughter, Elfrieda Loveall and a son, Eugene Loveall.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, David and Renee Loveall of Harkeys Valley, AR. eleven grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Her body was cremated. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 24, 1999)
Robert Lee Lovelace, Sr. age 74, died Tuesday at his home near Belleville. He was born January 12, 1928 in Paris, AR. He was the son of the late Henry and Lydia Scott Lovelace. He was a truck driver and a WWII Army Veteran.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Virginia Morece Lovelace; a son, Gary Lovelace; a grandson, Anthony Richards; and a brother, Leonard Lovelace.
Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Frankie Lou Lusk Lovelace; sons and daughter-in-law Steven and Barbara Lovelace of Dardanelle, Robert Lee, Jr. & Jenny Lovelace of Subiaco; daughters, Kim Lovelace of Belleville, Linda Samuels of Salt Lake City, Utah; a brother, Russell Lovelace of Missouri; sisters, Ruth Dorrough of Missouri, Ruby Grigsby of Hartman and Bertha Banning of Paris; 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Services were Friday, April 26, 2002 at 10:00 a. m. at the Subiaco Worship Center, Subiaco with the Rev. Carl Sorey officiating. Burial with military honors was in the Caulksville Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Timmy Henderson, Dennis Essman, Floyd Scott, Harold Scott, Billy Ray Scott, and Jack Scott. Honorary pallbearers were Tom Wilcox, Charlie Brewer, Bill Thomas, James Jackson, Tony Pickle, James Underwood, Troy Keener, Steve Sanchez, and Troy Templeman. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 1, 2002)
Paul L. Loveless, age 71, of Russellville, died Monday, June 3, 2002. A son of the late William Luther and Nellie Boatwright Loveless, he was born May 29, 1931, at the Gravel Hill Community, in Pope County. He was a Free Will Baptist and a United States Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was an appliance and electronics technician with Peters Family Living for over 40 years. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and O. E. Loveless.
He is survived by his wife, Ann Smith Loveless; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Mark and Ann Loveless of Little Rock, and Greg Loveless of Jacksonville; a step-son, John Woody of Russellville; a daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Demian Schrock of Dover; a step-daughter, Jamie Woody of Russellville; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Cecil and Delena Loveless of Little Rock and Kenneth Loveless of Dover; a sister Christine Brock of Texarkana, Texas; four grand children, David Loveless of Little Rock, and Tyler, Eric and Cecily Schrock of Dover; and numerous nephews and nieces.
A memorial service will be 2 p. m. Wednesday, June 5, 2002, at St. Paul United Methodist Church in the Gravel Hill Community, near Dover, with Rev. Wylie Jones and Rev. Leroy Farnam officiating. Burial will be in the St. Paul Cemetery by Shinn Funeral Service. Honorary pallbearers are Gene Coffren, Bill Standridge, J. D. Freeman, A. D. Shipley, Dale Maggard, Bill Peters and past employees of Peters Family Living. Memorials may be made to the Arkansas Special Olympics, 2115 Main Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72114. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 5, 2002)
Vincent E. Lovell, age 51, of Ola, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. He was born September 18, 1958 in San Fernando, CA to the late Victor Howard and Velma Hogan Lovell. He was a Navy Veteran and a machinist.
Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 16, 2010)
Publisher of Weekly At Russellville Dies - Charles Lovesy, age 57, publisher of the Russellville Weekly Tribune, died at Russellville hospital Friday morning. He suffered a heart attack Wednesday night and was removed to the hospital a few minutes before his death. Mr. Lovesy was a member of the Board of Directors of the Arkansas Press Association. He was head of the Advertising Department of the Russellville Courier-Democrat for about 14 years before becoming associated with the Tribune three years ago. He was Methodist. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, August 30, 1951)
L. Q. Low Jr. age 85, of Danville, AR died Friday, June 13, 2008 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born January 18, 1923, in Electra, TX, a son of L. Q. Sr. and Maude McGlasson Low. He was a WWII Navy Veteran, retiring after 20 years as a chief petty officer. He was a realtor tor 27 years in the Danville area, past president of the Danville Lion's Club and a member of the Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Glen Edward Low; a brother, Paul E. Low and a sister, Mildred Starkey.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Nina Sue Low; a son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Myrrel Lee Low of Little Rock, AR; a daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Snookie Patterson of Danville; four grandchildren, Andrew and Cynthia Low and Clay and Haley Patterson.
Graveside service was held June 16 at the Havana Cemetery with Bro. A. W. Goff officiating. Pallbearers were Steve Pfeifer, Shane Johnston, Matt Knight, Danny Patterson, Mike Sober and Waymon Sides. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 18, 2008)
John W. Lowe, highly respected educator and superintendent at Fourche Valley Schools for over two decades, died last Wednesday at St. Vincent s Infirmary in Little Rock. Mr. Lowe had served the Fourche Valley school district first as principal in 1946 and 1947, then as superintendent in 1947, a position he held until his retirement in 1971. He was a mason, a member of die Bluffton Masonic Lodge 123 and the Gravelly Order of the Eastern Star 580, and a member of the Bluffton United Methodist Church, where he was teacher of the men's Sunday School class for many years.
Mr. Lowe was born in Grapevine, Texas, and attended North Texas State, and Texas Wesleyan in Fort Worth. He taught school in Texas starting in the early 1920's. Before coming to Arkansas Mr. Lowe worked in defense plants. He came to Arkansas and taught at Kirby, Arkansas, from 1941 until 1943; Willisville, from 1943 to 1945, and Enola in 1945 and 1946, before he became principal at Fourche Valley. During Mr. Lowe's tenure at Fourche Valley, that district had one of the highest percentages in the state of Arkansas of graduates continuing their education into college, and one of the highest percentages in the state of graduates attaining college and university degrees. Wife Instrumental in Developing County, Regional Libraries Mr. Lowe's wife, Winnie Mercer Lowe, who died on January 31, 1982, was a educator and Library services in Yell County and the Continued On Page 11 pioneer in Arkansas" 2 John W. Lowe (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 6/17/1992)
John Willace Lowe, age 83, of Bluffton, AR passed away Wednesday, June 17, 1992 at St. Vincent's Infirmary in Little Rock, AR. He was born in Grapevine, TX son of the late John Andrew and Mary Martin Lowe. He was a retired long term Superintendent of Fourche Valley Schools (about 24 years). A member of the Bluffton United Methodist Church, the Bluffton Masonic Lodge -123 and a member of the Gravelly Eastern Star -580. He was preceded in death by his wife Winnie Lowe.
Survivors include a son, John E. Lowe of Portland, OR, graduated at Fourche Valley, obtained his Masters from University of Missouri; three daughters, Dr. Margaret Bogie of Little Rock, graduated from Fourche Valley attended the Texas Women's University, Dr. Betty Lowe of Little Rock, graduated from Fourche Valley, received her M. D. from the University of Arkansas, and Dr. Mary Good of Morristown, NJ, graduated from Willisville, obtained her PhD for the University of Arkansas; seven grandchildren (all have college degrees) and nine great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held June 20, 1992 at the Bluffton United Methodist Church in Bluffton with Rev. Royce Savage officiating, burial was in Bluffton Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ronnie Spears, Billy Ray King, Garry Garner, Larry Pat Aikman, Ron Sullivan and Paul Sullivan. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Memorials may be made to the Arkansas Children's Hospital. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 6/17/1992)
County Pays Tribute To Mrs. John Lowe
Mrs. John W. Lowe, an educator and pioneer in Library Service of Yell County and the Arkansas River Valley, died January 31. Several organizations and the Yell County Record would like to pay tribute to Mrs. Lowe because of her devotion to the library and because of her work as a community leader in Fourche Valley and Yell County. The Yell County Quorum Court passed a resolution honoring Mrs. Lowe at the Quorum Court meeting in Danville on Monday, February 8, for her work for the county since 1954 until her death on January 31, 1982. Also a letter was submitted to the Record from the County Judge James Lee Witt as a tribute to her. Mrs. Lowe was active in the Arkansas Library Association and served as chairman of the school section at two different times. In 1964, she was chosen as one of three librarians to attend a federally funded institute at Oklahoma State University, where she earned nine graduate hours credit. She established the first of what was to become known as a materials center library in the state and had two articles published about library science. She was a member of the Yell County Library Board from 1954 until her death, January 31, 1982, and was a charter member of the Arkansas River Valley Regional Library Board. She was chairman of the Yell County Library Board for over 20 years and was chairman of the Regional Library Board for some six years and was vice-chairman of the Regional Library Board for some 15 years. She was interested in and helped organize the Arkansas Student Librarian's Association and kept our club at Fourche Valley active. She was the first woman president of the Fourche Valley Chamber of Commerce and the first president of the Beta Gamma Chapter of DKG. Mrs. Lowe was a lay leader for the Bluffton United Methodist Church and headed a drive to secure funds for a permanent trust fund for the Bluffton Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 1/31/1982)
Mrs. John W. Lowe, Chairman of Yell County Library Board, and Vice Chairman of the Arkansas River Valley Regional Library Board, died on January 31, 1982. Her death has saddened and impoverished all of us. She was a teacher-librarian of unsurpassed ability, and the graduates of Fourche Valley High School have appreciated her 4 and known her well. Many of in our own area because the Lowes came to Fourche Valley. It is difficult to write about Mrs. Lowe without writing about her husband. They developed a strong educational program as well as good basketball teams. Other students have left the Valley to become a great credit to the area. Mr. and Mrs. Lowe's own children have served humanity with scholarship, research, creativity, and dedication. Many people go by the plaques at the Yell County Library in Danville and the Regional Library in Dardanelle. Many of them hurry by without seeing Mrs. Lowe's name there. Many others -young and new to our communities do not know of the many trips and long meetings that Mr. and Mrs. Lowe made to help develop the regional library system. During the time Mrs. Lowe was a school librarian, she achieved notable success in developing improved library service, and was responsible for a student librarian's handbook which gave direction to others. At the Regional Library she often came and helped to write and plan for projects that would bring books to our area. She was the chairman of a committee which developed a handbook for the Region which is now being revised to serve as a model for the state.
"Our library staff knew her well and appreciated the time she so generously gave. We feel it is important to acknowledge publicly her work in bringing public libraries up out of basements and down from the attics of the courthouses in the Arkansas River Valley area. Because of Mrs. Lowe's dedication and ability, she was asked by the Arkansas Library Commission to make a trip to San Antonio to witness at hearings held by the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science. After her effective testimony, she was asked to speak again at other hearings in New York and Washington. She wrote many letters to our Congressmen in behalf of the National Library Services and Construction Act of 1956. She was on the board, helping to get the one mill library tax passed in Yell County in 1956. In 1981, the Arkansas State Library Information Officer interviewed Mrs. Lowe at the Fourche Valley High School Library. Quotes from Mrs. Lowe "I m especially interested in the children and the bookmobile. It allows us to serve people we could not possibly reach otherwise. Regionalization is the thing that has done it. It has brought libraries closer to the people. We re doing more together than any of us could ever hope to do alone. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 1/31/1982)
Amos Newton Lowery, born August 16, 1886 in Tennessee died July 10, 1947.
Services were at New Bethel by Rev. Bernie Stahl of Wilson. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 17, 1947)
Andrew J. Lowery, age 79, died Tuesday, October 23, 2001 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. He was born January 27, 1922 in Greenville, Tennessee to the late Hezzie Lee and Eldora Ervin Lowery. He was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church in Plainview worked for the CCC, was a Chef for many years in Colorado and retired owner of Lowery Trash Hauling in Plainview.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Alma Gott Lowery; four sons, Dean Lowery, Eldor Lowery, and Richard Lowery all of Illinois, Glen Ninemire of Colorado; a daughter, Berta Lowery of Illinois; two brothers, Coy Lowery of Illinois, James Lowery of Perryville; one sister, Neat Leek of Tennessee and several grandchildren, nephews, and nieces.
Services were Friday, October 26, 2001, at 10:00 a. m. at the Freewill Baptist Church in Plainview with Rev. Bobby Moore and Rev. David Williams officiating. Interment was in Salem Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Visitation was Thursday, 8 a. m. to 4:00 p. m. at the funeral home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 31, 2001)
John Nathan Lowery, age 84, died March 17, 1955 at the home of his son, W. M. Lowery, Pea Ridge. He was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church.
He is survived by three sons, Henry Lowery of Little Rock, Proctor Lowery of Buchman, Mich, and W. M. Lowery of Havana; three daughters, Mrs. Jesse Horn and Mrs. Clifton Welch of Greenwood and Mrs. Wyatt Hill of Camdenton, Mo.; 32 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Martha Putman, Hatfield. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, March 24, 1955)
Ollie Fred Lowrey, age 71 of New Blaine, died Wednesday at Dardanelle Hospital. He was born December 27, 1930 in Sandy, Arkansas and was the son of the late Ollie Melvin and Leota Cravens Lowrey. Mr. Lowrey was owner and operator of Lowrey's Grocery in New Blaine for 45 years. He was also an outdoorsman, an avid gardener, and found peace with the Lord.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Tim Lowrey; and a sister, Annabelle Carpenter.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Bruce Bradley of Russellville; a son, Dallas Lowrey of Russellville; 2 grandchildren, Derek and Ashley Bradley of Russellville and a lifelong friend and cousin, John Irvin Farnam of New Blaine.
Funeral services were Friday at Elizabeth Hall Masonic Lodge at New Blaine with the Rev. Elton Thomas and Rev. Gary Thomas officiating. Burial was in Elizabeth Hall Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. Pallbearers were John David Wood, Manuel Home, Gerald Neumeier, Glendall Berry, Jerome Geels. R. L. Bowen. Honorary pallbearers were John Irvin Farnam and Fred Sullivan. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 12, 2002)
Foye Lucille Loyd, age 80, of Danville, AR died Friday, January 19, 2001 at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock, AR. He was born March 5, 1920 in the Moore's Chapel community near Waveland, AR to the late William Henry Harrison Ross and Claudia Weldon Ross Almaraze. She was a homemaker and a member of the World Wide Church of God in Russellville, AR.
She was preceded in death by her husband, A. J. Loyd and two sisters, Mary Schantz and Billie Marie Saleeba.
Survivors are, two sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Shirley Loyd of Danville, AR and Bill and Patricia Loyd of Belleville, AR; a daughter and son-in-law, Ruth Ann and Roy Phelps of Magazine, AR; a brother, J. C. Ross of Sacramento, CA; a sister, Claudean Brownlee of Sacramento, CA; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was January 22, 2001 at the Danville First Baptist Church with William Condley officiating. Burial was at Blue Mountain Cemetery in Blue Mountain, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 24, 2001)
Kenneth Lee Loyd, Sr. age 77 of Belleville died Sunday, June 4, 2006, at his home. Born April 21, 1929 in Blue Mountain, he was the son of the late Oscar Brown and Murlie Rachel Lee Loyd. He was a tractor mechanic, logger and sawmiller.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ocie Lee Loyd; brother, A. J. Loyd; sisters, Ophia Marshall, Floran Harger, Lecile Ryan and infant brothers and sisters, Thelbert, Glenn, Celia Mae and Gladys Percilla.
Survivors are a son and daughter-in-law, Kenney and Mary Loyd of Belleville; daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Kenny Storm of Danville; brother and sister-in-law, Jr. and Joann Loyd of Booneville; sisters and brother-in-law, Juanelle and Bill Ross of Little Rock, Betty Brasher of Blue Mountain; grandchildren, Julie and Matt Foy of Danville, Shawn and Cassie Loyd of Mt. George, Jason Storm of Danville, Amanda and Justin Bland of Belleville, Sara Loyd of London; great-grandchildren, Drew Loyd, Kaitlyn, Ashley and Justin Bland, Darcy and James Walker Foy and Jessie William Duncan.
Services will be Wednesday, June 7, 2006, 10:00 a. m. at the First Baptist Church in Danville with Rev. Dennis Horn and Rev. Jay Loyd officiating. Interment will be in Russell Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Pallbearers will be Glen Coots, Kenny Jackson, Gary Noblett, David Laster, Warren Pickens, and Clinton Kimbrough. Honorary will be Tommy Fink, Frank Gillespie, Tim Apple, Boyce Page, Sam Schaffer, Kenny Lee, Tommy May, Gary Mullins, Dale Knight and John D. Johnson. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 7, 2006)
Lawrence Loyd, of Elk City, Okla. died in the University Hospital at Okla. City, on November 7, 1950 at the age of 27years.
He is survived by his wife, Edith, and three small children, William Earl, Grade and Mary Ellen; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orland Loyd, Elk City, Okla. a brother, Leon Loyd, Ft. Worth, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Beulah Doshier and Norma Loyd, Elk City, Okla. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 16, 1950)
Ocie Lee Loyd, age 75 of Belleville, died Thursday at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville. She was born in Stafford, AR on January 20, 1930 to Ezra and Mertie Corley Rutledge. She was a retired cook from Belleville Elementary School as well as a mother and homemaker.
She is preceded in death by three brothers, Doyle, Ora, and Jessie Rutledge.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Kenneth L. Loyd, Sr. a son and daughter-in-law, Kenny and Mary Loyd of Belleville a daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Kenny Storm of Danville sister and brother-in-law, Ova Dart of Havana Faitha Mae and J.D. Griffith of Magazine a brother an sisters-in-law, Troy and Judy Rutledge of Lake Waccamaw, NC and Jewell Rutledge of Belleville. Her grandchildren, Julie and Matt Foy of Danville, Shawn and Cassie Loyd of Mt. George, Jason Storm of Dardanelle, Amanda and Justin Bland of Belleville, and Sara Loyd of London. Also her great-grandchildren, Drew Loyd, Kaitlyn and Ashley Bland, and Darcy and James Walker Foy along with a host of nephews and nieces and special friends Nancy Gillespie, Rose Dixon, and Jessie William Duncan.
Services were held Sunday, 2:00 at the Danville First Baptist Church. Burial followed at Russell Cemetery in Belleville. Pallbearers were Glen Coots, Kenny Jackson, Gary Noblett, David Laster, Warren Pickens, and Clinton Kimbrough. Honorary pallbearers were Tim Apple, Boyce Page, Frank Gillespie, Sam Schaffer, Kenny Lee, Tommy May, Gary Mullins, Dale Knight, and John D. Johnson. Arrangements were made by Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 6, 2005)
Elton Lucas, age 92, of Columbia, TN passed away January 15, 2006. He was born in Danville, AR December 15, 1913 to the late Marvin and Maude Lucas.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth; a daughter, Cathy; a son, John Ed; three brothers, Jim, Oael and Burch.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Woodrow and two sisters, Glenda and Ava Nell.
Services were held in Tennessee. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 8, 2006)
Mrs. Martha Lucas, age 92, died at her home in Havana Thursday morning, March 26, 1959, following a long illness. Mrs. Lucas is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Iva Lucas Turner, of Havana, one brother, John Parker, Blue Mountain; one stepdaughter, Mrs.Ida Regan, now living in California; and a number of nieces and nephews. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD. 50 Years Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 9, 1959)
Sallie Lucas, age 86, of Danville, AR died Saturday, March 13, 2004 at the Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was born December 2, 1917 in Waveland, AR to the late Jonathan and Annie Rogers Davis. She was a beautician, lifelong member of the Waveland Church of Christ and a homemaker and mother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Wesley Lucas and an infant daughter, Delores Jean Lucas.
She is survived by, two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Elton Cleveland of Little Rock, AR and Mary and Garry Hancock of Lake Jackson, TX; a brother and sister-in-law, J. W. and Jackie Davis of Fort Smith, AR; four sisters, Lillian Pearce, Lila Foster and Laura Ethel McCourt all of Danville, AR and Evelyn Ryan of Blue Mountain; three grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Service was Tuesday at Moore's Chapel with sons-in-law, Elton Cleveland and Garry Hancock officiating. Burial was in Moore's Chapel Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home or Danville, AR. Memorials may be sent to Arkansas Children's Hospital, 800 Marshall Street, Little Rock, AR 72202. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 17, 2004)
Mrs. Liddy Nadine Foster Lucy, age 87, of Danville, AR, formerly of Hazen, AR died Sunday, October 19, 1997 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was born May 20, 1910 in Parmey, MO to the late Henry T. and Hattie Reynolds Pasley. She was a homemaker and mother and a member of the Apostolic Pentecostal Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alto C. Foster and two sons, Johnny and Charles Foster.
Survivors include three sons, Jerry W. Foster of Rover, AR, Bobby L. Foster of Des Arc, AR and James A. Foster of Elkhart, TX; a daughter, Lucille Eubanks Shugars of Dowagiac, MI; 22 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Service was Tuesday, October 21, 1997 at Hunts Chapel in Rover with Rev. Carl Huling officiating. Interment was in the Hunts Cemetery at Rover, AR by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. Pallbearers were grandsons. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 22, 1997)
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