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Mrs. John McGuire, 30, Russellville, died in a Russellville hospital last Thursday. She was a native of Bluffton. She had been a nurse at St. Mary s hospital for the past few years and was a member of the Russellville Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include her husband, John McGuire; her mother, Mrs. Velma Daniels, Arcata, Calif. one son, Jon Daniel McGuire, the home; one daughter, Belinda McGuire, of the home; two brothers, Follis Daniels and Junior Daniels, both of Arcata, Calif. and one sister, Mrs. Bill Chenowith, Russellville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, January 8, 1959)
Juanita McGuire, age 80, of Dardanelle, AR died Friday, December 17, 1999 in Dardanelle, AR. She was born November 1, 1919 in Russellville, AR to the late Walter Herbert and Leona Eubanks Nichols. She was a member of the Dardanelle First United Methodist Church, Garden Club, Book Club, a duplicate Bridge player and a retired secretary for ARVAC, Inc.
Survivors two sons and daughters-in-law, Dan and Darlene McGuire of Algonac, MI and Rod and Phyllis McGuire of Eureka Springs, AR; one brother, waiter Nichols of Carlisle, PA; two sisters, Laveta Keeton of West Memphis, AR and Betty Jeter of Wabbaseka, AR; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral service was December 20, 1999 at the Dardanelle First United Methodist Church with Lay Minister Paul Seay officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were, Mike McGuire, Kevin McGuire, Steve Keeton, James Mayer, Irvin Balloun, John Thomas Birkhead, Bill Jeter, Jr. and Clay Jeter. Memorials may be made to the Dardanelle United Methodist Church and or the Dardanelle Senior Citizens Center. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 22, 1999)
Ruby Mae McGuire, age 100, of Russellville, died Thursday, September 23, 2010 at Stella Manor Nursing Home in Russellville. She was born June 1, 1910 in Durham, GA to the late Allen W. and Celia Bromley Pyburn. She was a retired LPN and a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church in Dardanelle.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Thurman C. Storey and John McGuire; and a daughter, Betty Pew.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law. Jack and Mary Storey of Russellville; daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy Propps of Port Arthur, TX, Kitty and Kenneth Conely of Burbank, OK, Carol Lou and Tom Cooney of Springfield, MO; eleven grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Services were Saturday at the First Free Will Baptist Church in Dardanelle with Rev. Jarred Higginbotham and Rev David Riker officiating. Burial was in Sandlin Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 29, 2010)
Shirley A. McGuire, age 72 of Hatch, New Mexico and formerly of Camden, Arkansas passed away Monday, March 31, 2003. She was born March 1, 1931 in Pontiac, Michigan to Carl and Edna May and spent most of her life in Camden, Arkansas. Shirley was a homemaker and also worked as a caregiver for the hospital and nursing home in the Hampton, Arkansas area. Shirley had just retired last year as a Security Guard for Burn Security in South, Arkansas.
She is survived by two sons, Jessie R. Rice and wife Lisa, Bernard A. Rice and wife Sherri all of Camden, AR; two daughters, Shirley L. Rice of Hatch, NM, Pamela K. Alexander of Russellville, AR; one brother, Theodore Gene May of Little Rock, AR; eight grandchildren, Catrina Morrow of Las Cruces, Tim Thornton of Las Cruces, Jessica Stewart, Adam Morrow both of Louisiana, Brandy Priddy, Rachel Pennington, Brian Rice and Gary Dale Hammond all of Arkansas and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was Thursday, April 03, 2003 at Hill Baptist Church, 7974 Dona Ana Rd. Las Cruces, NM with Pastor Gene Jameson and Rev. Mac Thornton officiating. Burial followed at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Hatch, NM. Pallbearers were Tim Thornton, Lloyd Burns, Wade Worrell, Joe Taylor, John Morrow and Ray Stewart. Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home, 1410 E. Bowman Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001 505) 526-2419. For private condolences log on to www.GetzFuneralHome.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 9, 2003)
Mrs. Sybil Partin McHenry died suddenly at her home in Everett, Wash. on August 31, 1958.
She is survived by her husband, George; two daughters, Caroly Bumposs of North Highlands, Calif. and Betty Jane Harbour of Aspen, Colo.; two sisters, Blanche Bowles of Lake Springs, Mo. and Eschol Sparling of Lake Isabella, Calif.; and two brothers, Miles Partin of Denver, Colo. and Wade Partin of Wilmington, Calf. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 11, 1958)
Clois "Bud" McKay, age 70, of Dardanelle, AR died Friday, March 8, 2007 at the Dardanelle Hospital. He was born July 9, 1936 in Romance, AR to the late Frank and Irkle Webb McKay, he was a member of the Pentecostal Church and retired from ConAgra after 33 years.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Ann McKay; daughter, Mary Jane Augstin of Dardanelle, AR; brother, Marion McKay of DeSoto, KS; sister, Margie Wiggington of Lexington, TN and grandson William Dale McKay of Dardanelle, AR.
Graveside service was March 5, 2007 at Graves No. 2 Cemetery in Delaware with John McCourt officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 14, 2007)
Donald Ross McKay, age 89, of Russellville, AR died Sunday, May 13, 2001 at Dardanelle Nursing Center. He was born March 9, 1912 in Red Mud, NM, he was the son of the late Samuel Wright and Julia Ola Smith McKay. He was a retired real estate salesman, a Navy Veteran of WWII and a member of the Ontario, CA Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Cyril, Jess, Max and John McKay. Survivors include his wife, Wilma Hicks McKay, Russellville, AR; a step-daughter, Linda Chisman, Russellville, AR; a nephew, Jim McKay, Ontario, CA; three step-grandchildren and seven step-great grandchildren.
A family memorial service will be held. Burial will be in the VA National Cemetery, Little Rock, AR with arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 16, 2001)
Mrs. Mae McKee of Shawnee, OK (formerly of Yell County) died in a Shawnee hospital. She was the wife of E.E. McKee and was a member of the Full Gospel Church.
Survivors include five sons, Dutch, Waril, Glen, Benny; one daughter, Pat Guin; eight brothers, Bert and Arthur Luker both of Ola, Grady Luker of Booneville; Jack, Buel, Alire, Hugh and Floyd Luker all of Oklahoma City; nine sisters, Alice Cathey, Briggsville, Lillian McCurry, Plainview, Ruby McCurry, Dumas, Versel Denton of OK, Velma Welch of TX, Anna, Noamie Stewart of OK, Joyce Marshall of TX and Ellen Mae Allen; 15 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at Oak Grove Full Gospel Church with Jim Retter and Betty Retter officiating. Interment was in Morris Hill Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 11/9/1977)
Wilburn Andrew McKeever, age 86 of Danville, AR die, d Wednesday, January 19, 2000 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born in Plainview, AR, August 12, 1913, son of the late Robert Andrew and Sally Omega McKeever. He was a retired barber having owned and operated Wilburn's Barber Shop in Mountainburg, AR for many years.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Hylon "Bud" McKeever and five sisters, Macel Willard, Chloe Vanzant, Bonnie Masters, Bernice Green and Nora Lee McQuire.
Survivors include a sister, Evelyn Partin of Prescott Valley, AZ and a brother, R. A. McKeever of Flagler, CO and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held Saturday at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Danville with Bro. John McCourt officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery in Plainview, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 26, 2000)
John Lawrence McKelvy, age 76, died of lung cancer Thursday, July 3, 2003, at Hospice Veterans Center in Dayton, OH. John, Yell County farmer and racehorse owner, was born April 28, 1927, in Abilene, TX to the late Glen R. and Dott (Lofland) McKelvy. His paternal grandparents were the late Lawrence C. and Fanny (Byars) McKelvy of Albany, TX. Maternal grandparents are John W. and Sara Frances (Tate) Lofland of Bluffton. John W. Lofland was a farmer of the Yell County area until about 1905.
Surviving John are sisters Sara Frances (McKelvy) Emory of Raleigh, NC and Anne Lofland (McKelvy) Ziegler of Dayton, OH. And brother Glen R. McKelvy, Jr. of Abilene, TX. Also many nephews, nieces, and cousins.
John served in the Coast Guard and in the Merchant Marines during World War II on Liberty ships and oil tankers in all war zones. He served in the Army during the Korean War. After retirement about 1959, both John and his parents returned to Yell County to farm and resume relationships with relatives and friends in the area. John was a member of the Plainview post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and numerous associations having to do with raising cattle and thoroughbred racing. He left behind beloved friends from Fowlers restaurant and other wonderful friends who did many kindnesses for him in Arkansas.
Burial was in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Abilene, TX. The folks at Ft. Root hospice were like family to John. If desired, memorials may be sent to Arkansas Hospice, 2200 Ft. Root Dr. Building 66, North Little Rock, AR 72114. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 16, 2003)
Pioneer Resident of Yell County Dies, Edgar McKenzie, age 73, lifelong resident of Yell County, died in his home in Ola Tuesday, April 11, 1950. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Martha Cook McKenzie; four daughters, Mrs. Johnny McClure, Russellville; Mrs. Gus Edson, Springdale; Mrs. Hazen Howell and Mrs. Tony Anderson of Little rock; two sons, Milton McKenzie, Little Rock and Leighton McKenzie Los Angeles; two sisters, Mrs. Tom Wright and Mrs. Roy Edson, Centerville; three brothers, Roy McKenzie, Terrel, Texas; Ury McKenzie, Hope and Dr. Ernest McKenzie, Hot Springs; nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 13, 1950)
Leonard McKenzie, age 59, of Dardanelle, died Thursday November 8, 2001, at John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital in Little Rock. He was born August 25, 1942, in North Little Rock, AR. He was a heating and air conditioning serviceman, a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, a member of DAV Post 7 in Little Rock, a member of the River Valley Squares and Boomerang's Square Dance Club, and a member of the Centerville First Baptist Church, where he was the Young Adult Sunday School teacher.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewitt Talmadge and Annie Bell Harding McKenzie; and two brothers, Phillip and John Atkins.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Shinn McKenzie; two daughters, Candice Ann Pierce of Denver, Colorado and Carrie Laverne McKenzie of Michigan; a brother and two sisters-in-law, L. V. and Francis Atkins of Los Angeles, California and Tilly Atkins of Ohio; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Floye Ann Nall of North Little Rock and Sarah Marie and Billy Myers of Sun City, Arizona; and three grandchildren.
Funeral service was at 2:00 m. Monday, November 12, 001 at the Centerville First Baptist Church, with Rev. John Poor officiating. Burial was at Shinn Cemetery at Russellville by Shinn Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 85, Centerville, AR 72829. The family received friends from 2 to 3 p. m. Sunday at the funeral home. Pallbearers were Brad Miller, Roger Ramey, Kenneth Lee, Robbie Gray, Delma Boothe, and Bentley Geurian. Honorary Pallbearers: Lee McGuire and Robert Laroe. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 14, 2001)
Malinda Lee McKenzie, age 51, of Little Rock, AR died Saturday, April 25, 1998 at her home in Little Rock. Miss McKenzie was born November 20, 1946 in Russellville, AR. She graduated from Dardanelle High School, received her bachelor of arts degrees from Arkansas Tech University and a master of arts degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and was a Certified Legal Assistant working for the Friday, Eldridge and Clark Law Firm in Little Rock.
She is survived by her parents, Robert M. "Bob" and Violet Ruth Countz McKenzie of Dardanelle; a brother, Lynn McKenzie of Dardanelle; a niece Allison McKenzie of Cambridge, Maine and many good friends.
Memorial service was today Wednesday, April 29) at the First Presbyterian Church in Dardanelle with Rev. Nancy Covington and Rev. Howard H. Gordon officiating. Services by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Memorials may be made to the Baptist Hospice, 11900 Colonel Glenn Road, Suite 2300, Little Rock, AR 72210 and Susan Coleman Foundation. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 29, 1998)
Martha E. Cook McKenzie, age 80, died at the Springdale hospital Wednesday morning. She was the daughter of the late James M. and Mery E. Cook. She was a native of Yell County. Mrs. McKenzie was a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Toney Anderson, Little Rock, Mrs. A. W. Martin and Mrs. Gus Eidson of Springdale, and Mrs. Hazen Howell of Los Angeles, Calif. two sons, James M. McKenzie of Little Rock, and Leighton McKenzie of Los Angeles, Calif. four brothers, Louis and Herman Cook of Ola, Dr. E. E. Cook of Little Rock and Oscar Cook of Briggsville; one sister, Mr. W. R. Brewer, Ola; and eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas- Originally published on Thursday, October 16, 1958)
Mrs. Myrtle McKenzie, aged 71, of Ola, died Friday at her home. She was a Baptist.
Survivors include her husband, W. M. McKenzie; a son, Charles McKenzie of Little Rock; six daughters, Mrs. Eunice Wright of Jackson, Miss. Louise McKenzie of Memphis, Jessie Maude McKenzie of Chicktasha, Okla., Mrs. Inarea Ward, Jeanelle McKenzie and Mrs. Thomas Franks of Little Rock; a brother, John Cox of Little Rock and two sisters, Mrs. Clarence Morrison of Chatham, Ont, and Lenora Cox of Little Rock. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 YRS AGO, DANVILLE, ARKANSAS - Originally published on Thursday, May 6, 1954)
Mr. Robert M. "Bob" McKenzie, age 85, of Dardanelle, AR died Sunday, November 1, 1998 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, AR. He was born January 17, 1913 in Centerville, AR to the late Barney and Virda George McKenzie. He was a WWII Navy Veteran, member of Boyce-Woods VFW Post 3141 in Dardanelle, Dardanelle First Presbyterian Church and was a building contractor.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Malinda McKenzie and a sister, Lorena Norton.
He is survived by his wife, Violet Ruth Countz McKenzie; one son, Lynn McKenzie of Dardanelle; one brother, B. C. "Jiggs" McKenzie of Dardanelle, AR; two sisters, Fay Barganier of Russellville, AR and Pally McKenzie of Dardanelle; and a granddaughter, Allison McKenzie of Boston, MA.
Memorial service was held November 2, 1998 at the First Presbyterian Church in Dardanelle with Rev. Nancy Covington officiating. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 200 North Second Street, Dardanelle, AR 72834 or the American Cancer Society. Services by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 11, 1998)
Violet Ruth McKenzie, age 86, of Dardanelle, AR died Friday, November 17, 2000 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born February 20, 1914 to the late Everette "Bully" Countz and Ora Garrison Countz, she was a member of the Dardanelle First Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert M. "Bob" McKenzie and her daughter, Malinda McKenzie.
Survivors are her son, Robert Lynn McKenzie of Dardanelle, AR and her granddaughter, Allison McKenzie of New York, New York.
A private family memorial service was November 24, 2000 at the Brearley Cemetery with Rev. Nancy Covington officiating. Services by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 200 North 2nd, Dardanelle, AR 72834. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 29, 2000)
Birdie May (Butts) McKinney, age 102, died Monday. She was born in Winslow, AR, July 15, 1898.
She is survived by, son, Jerry B. McKinney, Sr. of Cabot, AR; one daughter, Betty Anderson of Romance, AR; one brother, Johnny Butts of Arizona; three half-sisters, Virgie, Imogene and Georgie of North Carolina; one half-brother, Dessie Butts of North Carolina; 11 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Brian McKinney; son, James McKinney; daughter, Kathleen Thompson and granddaughter, Susan Reider.
Service was Thursday at Pioneer Missionary Baptist Church, Joy, AR. Interment was in Romance Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 25, 2000)
Mrs. Thelma ldell McKinney, age 35, wife of Noble McKinney of South Gate, California died April 26, 1952. She was a native of Yell County.
She is survived by her husband; one son and one daughter of South Gate; her mother, Mrs. C. F. Misenhimer of Belleville; and three sisters, Mrs. Riley Hancock, Danville; Mrs. C. H. Moudy and Mrs. Johnnie Patton, South Gate; three brothers, Hugh, Woodrow and Dennis Misenhimer, all of South Gate, Calif. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 29, 1952)
Charles Connor McKinnon, age 87 of Wing, died Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mt. Home, Arkansas. He was born in Higginson, Arkansas on March 27, 1917. He was the son of the late Louis Albert and Toy Young McKinnon. He was the retired owner of McKinnon Painting Contractors. He served in the Army during WWII in Africa Italy. He was a 32nd Mason, a member of the Scottish Rites, and the VFW.
He was preceded in death by a son, Don Louis McKinnon, and a brother Horace McKinnon.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Marvalene Wheeler McKinnon, a son, Jon Charles McKinnon of Wine, daughters, Laura June McKinnon of Fayetteville, and Dr. Leah Jane McKinnon of Mt. Home, two brothers, Reverend Jack McKinnon of Russellville and James McKinnon of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and several nephews, and nieces.
Funeral services were held May 21, 2004 at the Wing Community Church. Burial with Military Rites by the VFW Post 3141 of Dardanelle, and also Masonic Rites by the Bluffton Lodge 123, at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Briggsville. Pallbearers were Steve Matheson, William Price, Roy Hodges, Gary Roberson, Danny McKinnon, Doug McKinnon, Johnny Henderson, and Jerry Little. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 26, 2004)
Don Louis McKinnon, age 51, of Wing, AR die Thursday, July 26, 2001 at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, TX. He was born January 5, 1950 in Little Rock, AR. He has a BA degree from Arkansas Tech University and two master degrees from the University of Arkansas, one in counseling and one in public administration. He was the City Manager of Atkins for five years. He was a Mason and a member of the VFW. He was a Vietnam Era Army Veteran. He was employed by Wayne Poultry in Danville in the sanitation department.
He is survived by his parents, Charles and Marvalene McKinnon of Wing, AR; a brother, Jon McKinnon of Wing, AR and two sisters, Laura June McKinnon of Fayetteville, AR and Jane McKinnon, MD, of Sherman, TX.
Funeral services was Monday, July 30, 2001, 10:00 a. m. at the Wing Community Church with Bro. Ernest Bryan officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Briggsville, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Mark Garner, Hal Rousseau, Roy Hodges, Gary Roberson, Bob Bryan and Jimmy Wood. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 1, 2001)
Bro. Jack W. McKinnon, age 87, of Russellville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 16, 2010 at the Alkins Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A son of the late Lewis Albert and Toy Jessie Young McKinnon, he was born July 7, 1923 in Higginson, Arkansas. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II and a graduate of Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. He taught school for eight years while pastoring the Rover Baptist Church and Fair Park Baptist Church, and also pastored Bakers Creek Baptist Church, Kelly Heights Baptist Church, the Scranlon Baptist Church and spent eight years at the Pottsville Baptist Church. Prior to his time in Arkansas he was the pastor of the Tijers Baptist Church in Tijers, New Mexico and the Alameda Baptist Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Connor McKinnon and Horace Lee McKinnon.
Survivors include his wife of nearly 53 years, Mary McKinnon; a son, James Daniel McKinnon of Quitman; two daughters and sons-in-law; Regina Marie and Johnny Henderson of Russellville; and Della Leona and Jerry Little of Pottsville; a brother and sister-in-law, James A. and Marie McKinnon of Albuquerque, New Mexico; five grandchildren; Josh McKinnon and his wife, Amanda; Matthew McKinnon and his fiance, Cynthia Ray; Danielle Bagley and her husband Matthew; and Tobby Little and McKinzie Little; four great-grandchildren; Austin, Shane, Caleb and Allie; and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral was Friday, August 20, 2010 at Fair Park Baptist Church, officiated by Bro. David Downum, Bro. Jacky Townsell and Bro. Steve Williams. Burial with military honors provided by the Rogers-Rye Veterans of Foreign Wars Post # 2283 was in Rest Haven Memorial Park, by Shinn Funeral Service. Active pallbearers were Danny McKinnon, Josh McKinnon, Matt McKinnon, Johnny Henderson, Jerry Little, Tobby Little, Jon McKinnon and Doug McKinnon. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Deacon Board of Fair Park Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Gideon's International, Post Office Box 1604, Russellville, Arkansas 72811-1604. The online obituary and guest-book are available at WWW.shinnfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 25, 2010)
Joe B. McKinnon of the Shark Community was born March 3, 1877 and passed away June 5, 1952 at his home. Mr. McKinnon grew up in the Shark Community and attended schools near there. He was married to Miss Bessie Black on December 1, 1902. He was associated with Houston Powers in the merchantile business in the Moss Creek Community for several years, and was later associated with Dr. Grace and Henry Melton in business at Belleville. In the early twenties he returned to carpentering and contracting. Since 1933 he has lived mostly in his native Dutch Creek Valley. He was a member of the Methodist Church.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Bessie McKinnon; two brothers, P. D. of Carlsbad, New Mexico, Winfield of San Antonio, Texas; and two sisters, Mrs. John Black and Miss Sallie McKinnon. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 12, 1952)
Rev. B. A. McKnight, age 80, of Belleville departed this live April 21, 1955. He was the youngest son of Milton and Caroline McKnight.
Brother McKnight leaves to mourn his departure, his loving wife, Mrs. Viola McKnight of the home; three daughters, Mrs. M. K. Wherry of McCroy, Mrs. Gladys Galloway of the home and Mrs. Mason Moudy of Belleville; five sons, Rev. Melton McKnight of Enid Okla. John of Dallas, Texas, Woodrow of Little Rock, Wilson of Lonoke and Joseph of the U. S. Army in Trieste, Italy; 15 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 28, 1955)
Elmer Leon McKnight, age 73 of Danville, died Thursday, July 2, 2009 at Mitchells Nursing Home. He was born January 20, 1936 in Casa, Arkansas to the late Olen Philip and Marie Gist McKnight.
He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Kathleen Robinson; sister, Mary Scudder.
Survivors include sons Leon McKnight, Jr. Steven and Betty McKnight; daughters, Christine Jones, Cynthia Rockwell; 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brothers, Elbert, Joe, Richard, and Danny McKnight; sisters, Shirley Hodges, Pearl Cook, Edith Kennedy, Ivie Pippenger, and Ruby Frost.
Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 8, 2009)
Mrs. Marie Gist McKnight, age 82, of Russellville, AR, widow of Olen McKnight, died Friday, December 12, 1997 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born May 27, 1915 in Casa, AR to the late Wiley and Frances Minge Gist. She was a homemaker and mother and a member of the Apostolic Church in Atkins, AR.
Survivors include five sons, Joe McKnight of Dewpo, IL; Richard McKnight of Burbon, MO, Danny McKnight of Oppelo, AR, Elbert McKnight of Benton, AR and Leon McKnight of Mt. George, AR; six daughters, Edith Kennedy of Dixon, MO, Mary Lois Scudder of St. Louis, MO, Ruby Frost of Mt. George, AR, Linda Pearl Cooker and Shirley Hodges both of Russellville, AR; two brothers, Harvey Gist of Centerville, AR and Elmer Gist of Mt. George; a sister, Fay Hightower of Little Rock, AR; 29 grandchildren, 53 great grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren.
Service was December 15, 1997 at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with the Rev. W. R. James officiating. Interment was in the Petillo Hill Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. Pallbearers were grandsons and great-grandsons. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 17, 1997)
Gary Dale McLain, age 58 of Lake Dallas, TX, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2000 at his home in Lake Dallas, TX. He was born in Amarillo, TX, September 17, 1941, son of the late Edwin and Madge Johnston McLain. He was a 1960 graduate of Dardanelle High School and retired from the Texas Education Service Center in Dallas, TX.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Gene McLain.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Rook McLain; a daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer Mae and Jon Dominque of Austin, TX and a sister. Juanita Johnson of Dallas, TX.
Funeral service will be held today, Wednesday, August 12, 2000 at 10:00 a. m. at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Dardanelle with Rv. Milton Cowling officiating. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Arrangement by Cornwell Funeral Home or Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 2, 2000)
Funeral services for John L. Mclnterf of Ola, who died in his home Sunday night, Sept 11, were conducted at the Ola Christian Church by Rev. Lewis Gustavas and Rev. James Weatherford.
He is survived by his widow, one daughter, Mrs. Modean Shockley of Ola; one son, Eugene Mclnterf of Ola; a brother, Richard of Illinois; four sisters, Mrs. Kate Smith, Los Angeles, Mrs. Bessie Foster, Booneville; Mrs. Mary Morris and Mrs. Betty Tingley of Ft. Smith.
Burial was in the Ola Cemetery with the Cornwell Funeral Home in charge. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 15, 1949)
Danny Lynn Mclntrye, age 53, of Little Texas (Scott County) died Friday, December 2, 2005, at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born January 4, 1952 in Gravelly, Arkansas. He was a plumber and an amateur radio operator.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ardith and Annie Utley Mclntrye; brother, Tony Carter and a sister, Tomlin Hayes.
Survivors are his wife, Wanda Swaim Mclntyre sons and daughters-in-law, Shannon and Rebecca Mclntyre of Birta, Casey and Miranda Mclntyre of Ola; five grandchildren, Robert, Curtis, McKenzie, Grace and Emma; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ed and Anita Hayes of Kansas City, Betty Carter and Johnnie Parks of Parks.
Funeral service was held on Tuesday, December 6, 2005 at Mulberry Freewill Baptist Church in Gravelly with Rev. Tim Via officiating. Internment was at Parks Cemetery, Nola. Pallbearers were Rick Nichols, Robert O'Bryant, Bill Lofland, Jerry Jones, Charlie Ray, Rick Sherrill, Tommy Roberson, Billy Roberson, Marlin Payne and Gordon Miller, Honorary pallbearers were Steve Troyke, Wolfe Troyke and The Sawmill Gang. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 7, 2005)
Mrs. Gene Huffman McManus, age 56, of Dardanelle died Saturday, December 28, 2002, at her home. She was born April 1, 1946, in El Dorado, Arkansas. She was a mother, homemaker, an animal lover, and a member of the Dardanelle Freewill Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her father, David Huffman and a sister, Anna Faye Beggs.
Survivors are her husband, Charles T. McManus of Dardanelle; two daughters, Joanna C. McManus, DVM of Beebe, AR, and Patricia Gene McManus of Dardanelle; mother, Theda Cline Huffman of Camden, AR; two brothers, David J. Huffman of Tyler, Texas, Fred Huffman; two sisters, Susie Henderson of Little Rock, AR and Ruiz "Jo" Stone of Camden, AR.
Funeral services were Tuesday, December 31, 2002 at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Jared Higginbotham officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 8, 2003)
Vernice McMinn, age 82, of Tulsa, OK died Monday, December 22, 2003 in Tulsa, OK. She was born September 29, 1921 in the Omega community, AR to the late Leonard and Ruie Walker Cannon. She was a homemaker and mother and a member of the Church of Christ in Tulsa, OK.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George F. McMinn and a brother, Russell Cannon.
Survivors include two sons, Jimmie and Tim McMinn both of Tulsa, OK; two daughters, Freda Willis of Claremore, OK and Tammy Thomason of Tulsa, OK; daughter/granddaughter Michelle McGehee of Tulsa, OK; one brother Jack Cannon of Tulsa, OK; two sisters, Bobby McAnulty and June Taylor both of Dardanelle, AR; fourteen grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Funeral service was December 26, at the Ard Church of Christ with Bro. John Paul Thaxton officiating. Interment was in Louvenia Cemetery, Dardanelle. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Terry Willis, Brad McGehee, Marcus, Shad and Shane McMinn, Scott and Joshua Thomason, Jason and Timothy McMinn, Kenneth Taylor, Burl McAnulty, Jackie Cannon and MacKenzie Taylor. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 31, 2003)
Joseph Johnson McMullen, age 83, native of Yell County and a resident of Benton, died November 1, 1956. Mr. McMullen was a retired merchant, and had formerly operated a business in the Sulpher Springs community near Chickalah. He was a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include one son, J. A. McMullen of Benton; three sisters, Mrs. Sadie Montgomery and Mrs. Mattie Bruton of Little Rock and Mrs. Retta Cowger of California and one granddaughter, Miss Jerry Edith McMullen of Benton. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 8, 1956)
Mrs. Cleo Hooten McNabb, age 91, of Dardanelle, AR died Sunday, January 26, 1997. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Dardanelle and Mesa, AZ and was a member of the United Methodist Women, a past Matron of the Eastern Star, a member of the Daughters of the Nile and the White Shrine of Jerusalem. She was a licensed practical nurse on Luke Air Force Base. She was born January 29, 1905 in Palmer, Missouri to the late Richard Wilkerson and Blanche Cole.
She was preceded in death by husbands, George Hooten and Paul McNabb.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Maurine Hooten of Muleshoe, TX; three daughters and sons-in-law, Juanita & Mac Barefoot of Mesa, AZ, Geneva & Bud Davis of Dardanelle, AR and Nina Ruth & Jubby Dobbins of Mountain View, AR; two brothers, Hadley Cole of CA and Clement Cole of Scottsdale, AZ; one sister, Ruth Sachs of San Leandro, CA; 10 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren and three nieces.
Funeral service was January 29 at the First United Methodist Church in Dardanelle by the Rev. Bennie Harmon. Interment followed in the Brearley Cemtery. Services were under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Robert Barefoot, Gary and Lary Hooten, Tony Davis, Jake and Jeff Dobbins. Honorary were Sam Davis and Joey Dobbins. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 29, 1997)
Don Carlos McNeal, Jr. age 49, of Perryville, AR died Friday, November 5, 2004 at Hot Springs. He was born August 9, 1955 in Danville, AR. He was a teacher at the Ouachita Job Corp in Hot Springs, a member of the Nimrod Baptist Church and the UCA Alumni Association.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Norma King McNeal and a brother, Brandon McNeal.
Survivors are his father, Don McNeal of Perryville, AR; a sister and brother-in-law, Laura and Tim Gardner of Bigelow, AR; nephew, Zach Gardner and two nieces Ashley and Holly Gardner all of Bigelow.
Graveside service was November 8, 2004 at the Nimrod Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 10, 2004)
James Thomas McNeal, age 73, of Perryville, AR died Friday, August 16, 2001 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. He was born in Nimrod, AR on December 24, 1927 son of the late Roy and Joyce Cowger McNeal. He was a retired driver and farmer and a Navy Veteran.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Pauline Moritz McNeal.
Survivors include, his wife, Lois Lee McNeal; two sons, David Roy McNeal of Nimrod, AR and James Albert McNeal of Conway, AR; a daughter, Paula Jean Barnes of North Little Rock, AR; four brothers, Bill McNeal of Little Rock, AR, Don McNeal of Nimrod, AR, Robert McNeal of Nimrod, AR, George McNeal of Cherry Hill; seven grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
Graveside service was August 19, 2001 at the Nimrod Cemetery with Rev. Mike Hairston officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Nephews were pallbearers. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 22, 2001)
Helen McNeely, age 83, a resident of Morrilton, AR died Tuesday, April 7, 1998 at her home. She was born on June 1, 1914 at Afton, NY, to Charles and Ethel Warner) Clock. She was a retired cook. She had lived at Waveland for 50 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Havana. She was me widow of the late H. R. McNeely.
She is survived by a son, Troy Christian of Booneville; a daughter, Vivian Bryant of Perry, AR; six grandchildren, Johnny Carter, Terry Bernard, Todd Christian, Scott Christian, Michael Jackson and Marlea Jackson; nine great grandchildren and nine brothers and sisters.
Graveside funeral service was Friday, April 10, 1998 at the Moore's Chapel Cemetery at Waveland, AR officiated by Rev. James Mullins. Burial followed. Casketbearers were her grandsons. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 15, 1998)
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