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BRIGGSVILLE-Joseph Elie Mobley, age 83, of Briggsville (Yell County) was struck and killed by lightening outside his home Friday, June 6, 1975. Mr. Mobley was a retired farmer and member of Briggsville United Methodist Church and Bluffton Masonic Lodge.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Luda Whisenant Mobley; a son, John Mobley of Benton; three daughters. Mrs. Willene Armstrong and Mrs. Sarah Venable, both of Arizona, Mrs. Undean Reed of Dumas; a brother, Ocie Mobley of California, 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Monday at Briggsville United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery by Shinn Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 6/6/1975)
Leonard "Buddy" Mobley, age 66 of Ola, died Saturday, February 21, 2009, at his home. Born October 24, 1942, in Yazoo City, Mississippi, he was the son of the late Taylor Rufus and Willie Mae Calhoun Mobley. He was a member of the Army National Guard and a carpenter.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Rita McNeer, Ann Dodson; and a son-in-law, Benjamin Whitted.
Survivors include the mother of his children, Betty Warren Mobley of Dardanelle; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Grady Mobley of Arkadelphia, Tommy and Wendy Mobley of Donaldson, AR, Taylor Mobley of Dardanelle; a daughter, Nancy Whitted of Dardanelle; three sisters, Mary Stevens, Geneva Abies, and Virginia Hearn, all of Mississippi; seven grandchildren, Austin, Summer, and Timothy Mobley of Arkadelphia, T. J. and Sabrina McGarry of Donaldson, Zachary Whitted and Jacob Evenson of Dardanelle.
Graveside funeral will be today, Wednesday, February 25, 10:00 a. m. at Carlon Cemetery in Logan County. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 25, 2009)
BENTON - Mrs. Luda C. Mobley, aged 80, of Benton died Wednesday, April 29, 1987. She was a Baptist.
Survivors are a son, John W. Mobley of Benton; three stepdaughters, Willene Armstrong of Casa Grande, Ari. Sarah Venable of Phoenix and Undean Reed of Dumas; a sister, Lydia Irons of Sims (Montgomery County), 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 1 p. m. Saturday at Briggsville United Methodist Church (Yell County). Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery at Briggsville by Ballard Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 4/29/1987)
Martha C. Mobley, age 90, a long-time resident of Yell County, Arkansas, died Wednesday night, April 16, 1998 in Livermore, CA after a long illness. She was born in Hot Springs, raised in Story, and lived many years in Bluffton before relocating in California. After a career in care nursing, she retired to Winton, CA in 1973 where she live for 25 years.
She is survived by her daughter, Norma Lee Rotha of Livermore; a son, George (Junior) Mobley of Winton; an older sister, Lyda Taylor of Phoenix, AZ; four grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a son, Billy Mobley and her husband, Edgar "Pud" Mobley. She loved to work in her garden, cook for her grandkids, and help people any way that she could.
She lies in rest in the Winton Cemetery where she can still be near her flowers and her almond orchard. "Don t grieve for me, for now I m free; I m following the path God laid for me, I took His hand when I heard His CALL I turned back and left it all. " Anon. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 13, 1998)
Mrs. Mollie Mobley, age 82, died at her home Saturday morning. She had lived all her life in or near Blue Mountain community. She was a Methodist.
Survivors are six daughters Mrs. Vera Johnson, Fairfax, Okla. Mrs. Sallie Starr, Natchez, Miss. Mrs. Lela Sprawls, Mrs. Selma Drake, Mrs. Millie Scott all of Eunice, New Mex. and Mrs. Agness Williams, Griffithville; two sons Virgil Mobley, Magazine and Tommy Mobley, Havana; two sisters Mrs. Mattie Cravens, Magazine and Mrs. Bertha Hall, Yuma, Ariz.; two brothers, Charley Gantt, Magazine, and Ocie Gantt, Tulsa, Okla.; 24 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, November 26, 1959)
Richard L. Mobley, 69, of Dardanelle, formerly of Russellville, died Monday, April 28, 2008 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center.
Visitation will be 5-7 Wednesday. Funeral service will be 10 AM Thursday, May 1, 2008, at Humphrey Funeral Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Humphrey Funeral service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 30, 2008)
Thomas William Mobley, age 86, of Havana, AR died Thursday, December 7, 1995 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born in County Line, AR, May 23, 1909 son of the late Enoch M. and Molly Grant Mobley. He was a retired livestock dealer and farmer.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Merle Hood Mobley.
Survivors include three sons, Aaron Mobley of Van Buren, AR, Adrian Mobley of Havana, AR and Hayden Mobley of Belleville, AR; two sisters, Vera Johnson of Fairfax, OK and Selma Kelsey of Georgia; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held December 9, 1995 at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. E. O. Tackett officiating. Burial was in the Blue Mountain Cemetery in Blue Mountain, AR. Masons served as pallbearers. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 12/13/1995)
Brenda K. Moeller, age 56, of Bella Vista, Arkansas died Thursday, January 10, 2002 at her home in Bella Vista. She was born November 7, 1945 in Waldron, Arkansas to Ray Theo and Claudia Ernestine Parker Hunt. She moved to Bella Vista in January 1996 from Anchorage, Alaska. She worked for the Bureau of Land Management in Anchorage, Alaska for over ten years. She was a member of the Bella Vista United Lutheran Church. She was an avid golfer, devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Jim Moeller of Bella Vista, AR; one son, Timothy S. Moeller and wife Staci of Leawood, Kansas; one daughter, Cindy M. Henry and husband Matthew of Anchorage, Alaska; parents, Ray and Claudia Hunt of Havana, AR; two brothers, Charles Hunt and wife Wanda of Ft. Smith, AR, Parker Hunt and wife Mary of Bentonville, AR; two sisters, Helen Coots and husband Jim of Van Buren, AR, Anna Thornton and husband David of Bella Vista, AR and one granddaughter Caitlin Moeller.
A memorial service was held at 10:00 a. m. Tuesday, January 15, 2002 at the United Lutheran Church, 100 Cooper Road, Bella Vista, AR with Dr. Charles G. Jones officiating and assisted by Pastor Richard Jebsen and Pastor Fred Schaap. Arrangements were made by the Bella Vista Funeral Home Crematory, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd. Bella Vista, AR. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Been There Inc. c/o Betty Schaffer, 19 Basildon Circle, Bella Vista, AR 72714, or to the Northwest Arkansas Cancer Support Home, 306 Highway 72 East, Bentonville, AR 72712. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 16, 2002)
Curtis "Shorty" Wesley Moler, age 77, of Desoto, TX, formerly of Danville, AR, died Saturday, September 13, 1997 at Desoto Nursing Home in Desoto. He was the son of the late William Wesley and Lela Pearl Monroe Moler. He was a retired truck driver and served in the U. S. Army during WWII. He was a Baptist having accepted the Lord in 1989.
Survivors include three sons, Doyle Moler of Alexander, AR, Loyd Moler of Vilonia, AR and Jimmy Moler of Duncanville, TX; a brother, Paul Moler of Oscela, IA; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was Tuesday, September 16, 1997 at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Danville with Rev. Troy Sharpe officiating. Burial was in the Earl Ladd Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jimmy W. Moler, Darol Williams, Chuck Troillett, Bruce Bland, Ricky Moody and Mark Moody. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 17, 1997)
Kenneth V. Moles, age 77, of Delaware, AR died Thursday, May 4, 2000 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. He was born August 21, 1922 in Scranton, AR to the late Levi and Sarah Jane Willis Moles. He was a retired John Deere service machinery salesman having worked for Keenan Implement Company for many years He was a member of the 2nd Marine Division serving four years in the South Pacific during World War II. He was a member of the Tri-County Water Board for 13 years, a charter member of the Yell County Mounted Patrol and the Riding Club, serving in many capacities, including commander. He was the assistance chief for the Delaware Rural Fire Department for 5 years and then served as chief for one, having to retire for health reasons. He was a supporter for the Dardanelle Sand Lizards and was given the first game ball played on the New Keenan Football field, he was a 50 year member of the American Legion Post 69, a charter member of Boyce-Woods VFW Post 3141 and a member and deacon of the First Baptist Church in Delaware.
Survivors are, his wife of 49 years, Ellen Garner Moles; one son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Tami Moles of Delaware, AR a brother, Ted Moles of Ft. Smith, AR; two grandsons and granddaughter-in-law, Kendall Moles of Dardanelle, AR and Kevin and Tonya Moles of Delaware, AR; one step-granddaughter, Charity Darter of Delaware, AR; one great-granddaughter Madalyne Blair Moles of Delaware AR and several nieces and nephews.
Services were May 8 2000 at the Delaware First Baptist Church with Rev. Wiley Jones officiating Interment was in Graves Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were, Senior Members of the Yell County Mounted Patrol; honorary were Deacons of the First Baptist Church Delaware, member of the Delaware Rural Fire Department, Yell County Mounted Patrol, Tri-County Rural Water Board and the Arkansas Chapter and Mississippi Chapter of the T Marine Division. Memorials may be made to the Delaware Rural Fire Department, PO Box 74, Delaware, AR 72835. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 10, 2000)
Archie Dee Molloy, age 72, of Russellville, AR, died Thursday, November 25, 1999 at his home. He was born in Pope County, a son of the late Vannie and Myrtle McCoy Molloy. He was a retired carpenter and a Baptist.
He was preceded in death by, one son, Randy Molloy; one daughter, Judy Molloy; one brother, Norman Molloy; an infant grandson and an infant granddaughter.
Survivors are, his wife, Lucille Ennis Molloy of Russellville; three sons and daughters-in-law; Mike and Carolyn Molloy of Plainview, AR, Ricky Molloy of Atkins, AR and Ronnie and Becky Molloy of Appleton, AR; four daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda Youngman and Susan and Herbert Hunt all of Russellville, AR, Marsha and Keith Carr of Hector, AR and Cindy and Mike Walker of Atkins, AR; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Orville Molloy of Appleton, AR, Gene and Jeannie Molloy of Sikeston, MO, Carl and Sue Molloy of Canalou, MO and Robert Nancy Molloy of Lawton, OK; seven sisters and brothers-in-law, Vada Reynolds of Centerville, AR, Anna Moss of Shawnee, KS, Evelyn and Tom Burton of Dover, AR, Celesta Daniels of Russellville, AR, Ruth Burnett of Exeter, CA, Joyce & Jack Waters of Charter Oak, MO and Irene and Stan Reed of Oak Harbor, WA; an uncle, Finis Molloy of Springfield, MO; an aunt, Biddie Rogers of No. Little Rock; four grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and one step great-grandchild.
Funeral service was November 27th at Saint Joe Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. David Downum and Rev. Geno Johnston officiating. Burial was in the Saint Joe Cemetery by Lemley Funeral Service. Pallbearers were, Wesley, Gary, Jerry & Bob Reynolds, Danny Daniels, and Jackie Waters. Honorary were, Johnny Molloy, Daniel Jimmy Youngman, Daryl Hunt, Taylor Carr, Dalton Cook, Evan Cook and John David Walker. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 1, 1999)
Michael Lynn Molloy, age 51, of Plainview, died Monday, November 29, 2004 at his home. He was born January 19, 1953, in Yuma, Arizona. He was the former mayor of Plainview, a member of the Masonic Lodge, a volunteer firefighter, a member of the PoBoy Bass Club and Plainview City Council.
He was preceded in death by his father, Archie Dee Molloy.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn; one son, Johnny Molloy of Plainview; one daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Allen Austin of Gravelly; his mother, Lucille Molloy of Atkins; 3 granddaughters Charity Molloy, Michaela Godfrey, and Courtney Austin; 2 grandsons Michael Molloy, and Weston Godfrey; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Ricky and Sandy Molloy of Atkins, Ronnie and Beki Molloy of Appleton, AR; 4 sisters and 3 brothers-in-law Brenda Youngman of Bald Knob, Susan and Herbert Hunt of Hector, Marsha and Keith Carr, of Hector and Cindy and Mike Walker of Atkins and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Daryl Hunt, Lloyd Daniel Youngman, Jimmy Youngman, and Jerry Reynolds Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 PM Wednesday. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 AM Thursday, at Lemley Funeral Chapel with Rev. Randall Williams officiating. Burial will be in St. Joe Cemetery by Lemley Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 1, 2004)
Nelson Montero,age 53, of Pottsville, died Monday, April 30, 2007 at his home. The son of Ramon Montero Hernandez and Amelia Leon Gomez, he was born April 24, 1954 in Pinar del Rio, Cuba. He married Jean Hill on August 9, 1985 in Clarksville. He was employed with Tyson Foods of Dardanelle for 23 years, recently as a Maintenance Mechanic.
He was preceded in death by his parents in Cuba.
Survivors include his wife Jean Montero of Pottsville; two stepsons, Dale Duvall of Morrilton, Tony Duvall of Conway; a stepdaughter, Crystal Hill of Russellville; five step grandchildren; several relatives still living in Cuba and many friends from Tyson Foods, Hampton Inn and Hartman Properties.
Funeral service was May 3, 2007 at Humphrey Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 9, 2007)
Allie Lou Montgomery, age 72, passed away June 6, 1956, after a long illness. She was the widow of the late Dr. H. L. Montgomery of Gravelly, a lifelong resident of Yell County, member of the Methodist Church and a member of the Eastern Star.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lorena Parks and Mrs. Ola Garner of Plainview; one brother, John Caviness of Pine Bluff and four grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 21, 1956)
Rev. Chas. H. Montgomery died in Los Angeles, Calif. on September 24, 1958 at the age of 88. He formerly lived in Yell County and was born in Bismark, January 5, 1879. He was a retired school teacher and Baptist minister. He was the beloved father of six sons, Charles Jr., John O., Bob, Jimmy and George of California and Jack of Seattle, Wash.; three daughters, Mrs. W. A. McGrath of Aransas Pass, Tex. Mrs. Helen Willis of Los Angeles and Mrs. H. C. Sullivant of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas- Originally published on Thursday, October 2, 1958)
Doris Imogene Montgomery, age 82, of Plainview, AR died Friday, June 29, 2007 at Advance Care Hospital in Ft. Smith, AR. She was born October 10, 1924 in Havana to the late Fenner and Ella Ritchie Steward. She retired after 20 years as a nurse's assistant at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was one of the first employees when Child Development was started in Danville. She was a member of the Plainview Methodist church and the Plainview VFW Auxiliary.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Fred Montgomery, Sr.
She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, John Fred, Jr. and Paula Montgomery of Hobbs, NM; Jeff and Danette Montgomery of Plainview, AR; a daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Thomas Cox of Plainview, AR; three brothers, Billy Steward of Havana, AR, Joe Steward of Pine Bluff, AR and Fenner Steward of Fayetteville, AR; three sisters, Betty Furr of Hot Springs, AR, Mabel Brannon of Petit Jean Mountain and Helen Tilly of Greenbrier; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Service was July 2 at the Plainview Methodist Church with Rev. Norman Chenowith, Rev. Jesse Millard and Rev. Eddy Howell officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Jarrod Brent Montgomery, Lynn Don Balloun and Randy & Max Furr. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 4, 2007)
Miss Erma Grace Montgomery, age 75, of Dardanelle, AR died Saturday, April 8 at AMI St. Mary's in Russellville, AR. She was born August 9, 1919 in Briggsville, Yell County, Arkansas to the late William Jefferson and Eva Castleberry Montgomery. She was a 40 year retired school teacher and member of the Arkansas Teacher Association and the Dardanelle First United Methodist Church.
Survivors: brother, John Fred Montgomery of Plainview, AR; two sisters, Kate Balloun of Dardanelle and Reba Mathis of Riverside, CA, also 30 nephews and nieces.
Services were April 11 at the Dardanelle First United Methodist Church with Rev. Bennie Harmon. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle. Pallbearers: Thomas Sullivan, Charles Sullivan, Bobby Balloun, Irvin Balloun, John Montgomery, Mike Laurie, John Clement. Honorary: Bill Castleberry and Grady Sullivan. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 4-12-1995)
Freland Kyle Montgomery, age 72, of Ola died Wednesday, February 16, at his home. He was a native of Briggsville, son of the late Bruce and Ocie Wehunt Montgomery, a retired wholesale grocery salesman for M-K Grocer at Russellville and Conway, and was a member of Petit Jean Masonic Lodge 298 and First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Maudie Montgomery; a son, Joe Bill Montgomery of Ola; two daughters, Mrs. David H. (Mary) Pratt of Conway and Patricia Annette Montgomery of Ola; his-stepmother, Mrs. Nancy Montgomery of Carlsbad, N.M.; a brother, Sheridan Montgomery of Hot Springs; two sisters, Jayne Kilby and Bonnie East of Hot Springs, and two step-brothers, Faye Wehunt of Carlsbad, N.M., and Estel Wehunt of Booneville.
Funeral was Friday at First Baptist Church by the Rev. Ken Reece. Burial with Masonic rites was at Mount Zion Cemetery at Briggsville by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 2-23-1983)
Grady Bruce Montgomery, aged 76, of Carlsbad, New Mex. died Wednesday at Carlsbad. He was a member of the Baptist Church and was a Mason and last year received his fifty year pen.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy Montgomery of Carlsbad; three sons, Kyle Montgomery of Ola, Shannon Montgomery of Hot Springs and Sheridan Montgomery of Hot Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Bonnie East and Mrs. Jane Kilby of Hot Springs; two stepsons, Fay Wehunt of Carlsbad and Estel Wehunt of Georgia; one brother, Clayton Montgomery of Tulsa; two sisters, Mrs. Albert Spencer of Plainview and Mrs. John Sullivan of Danville; 12 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral service were held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at Mt. Zion Church at Briggsville. Burial was in Briggsville Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 2-5-1970)
Harold Montgomery, age 100, died Sunday, June 11, 2006 at Arkansas Hospice Hospital in Hot Springs. Born September 8, 1905 in Gravelly he was the son of the late Dr. Thomas and Ellen Crawley Montgomery. He was a high school graduate and attended Arkansas Tech University. He was a member of the Bluffton Methodist Church, serving as the Sunday School Superintendent for over thirty years. He was a 32 degree Mason, a member of the Masonic Lodge 123 in Bluffton for over fifty years, serving as secretary.
He was preceded in death by his wives, Elizabeth Horton Montgomery and Lola Bogle Montgomery.
Survivors are a daughter, Mary Smallwood of Bluffton; three grandchildren and spouses, Kathy and Russ Jefferson of Hot Springs, Danny Potter of Bluffton, Paul and Teresa Smallwood of Chickalah and six great grandchildren.
Services will be held today, Wednesday, 10 am at the Bluffton Methodist Church with Rev. Wiley Jones officiating. Burial will be in Bluffton Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Pallbearers will be JR Rhodes, Jim Bill Aikman, Chris Jefferson, Kay Aikman, Billy Lofland, Rick Sherrill, honorary will be Farris Jones and Doyce Potter. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 14, 2006)
Harold Montgomery Killed in Wreck - Burial services were held Monday at the Briggsville cemetery for Harold Montgomery, age 19, of Hot Springs, who was killed in an auto accident near Hot Springs Saturday. The head on collision claimed the lives of two others, Leo Robbins, 52, of Malvern, driver of one of the cars, died instantly, Miss Margaret Teague, 20, of Jones Mill, who was a passenger in the car driven by Montgomery, died at a Hot Springs Hospital Sunday. State Police said Robbins apparently was traveling at an excessive rate of speed and that his car swerved into the wrong lane on a curve, cashing head-on into Montgomery's car. Montgomery graduated from Hot Springs High School in 1954 and since then has been working with his father, a commercial painter.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Shannon Montgomery, one sister, Barbara sue, and one brother, Shannon, Jr., all of Hot Springs. Other survivors include his grandmother, Mrs. O. T. Tollerson of Hot Springs, his paternal grandfather, Bruce Montgomery of Dumas and his maternal grandfather, Van Dawson of Carlsbad, New Mexico. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 21, 1956)
Funeral services for Haynes H. Montgomery, age 76, Havana, who died Saturday in a Perryville rest home, were conducted Sunday in the Belleville Methodist Church. A retired farmer, Mr. Montgomery was a native of Belleville and had made his home in Havana the past 16 years.
Survivors include two stepdaughters, Mrs. Eugene Rogers of Belleville and Mrs. Verile Jones, California; and 16 grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 9, 1958)
John Fred Montgomery, age 80 of Plainview, died Wednesday, October 5, 2004. He was retired from Continental Grain and had farmed for many years. He was a member of Plainview Methodist Church, a WWII Army veteran, lifetime member of V. F. W, a Mason, a member of the American Legion, former quorum court member, Plainview Municipal Judge, and on the selected service board. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his service in the South Pacific.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Imogene Montgomery; sons and daughters-in-law, John F. and Paula Montgomery Jr. of El Paso, TX, Jeff and Danette Montgomery; a daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Thomas Cox of Plainview; sisters, Kate Balloun of Dardanelle and Reba Mathis of California; seven grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren.
Services were held Saturday at the Plainview Methodist Church. Burial with military honors by the Dardanelle V. F. W Post 3141 held at Salem Cemetery. Pallbearers included Lynn Balloun, Don Balloun, Brent Montgomery, Reverend Norman Chenowith, Joe Dishongh, and Randy Furr. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 13, 2004)
Yell County's Oldest Doctor Dies at 86 - Dr. Lee Montgomery, age 86, died at his home at Gravelly Saturday morning. He was the oldest physician in Yell County. Dr. Montgomery began his practice in 1833 at Shark, in Yell County and was active until a year ago. He received a 50 year gold button from the Arkansas Medical Association in 1949 with the observation that they waited 10 years too late. He had practiced at Gravelly since 1900. Dr. Montgomery was born in Mississippi and came to Arkansas at the age of 17. He attended the University of Arkansas Medical School and Rush Medical College at Chicago. He was a past president of the Yell and Pope Counties Medical Society. He was a member of the Yell County Board of Examiners several years and also was a Methodist and a Scottish Rite Mason.
He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Otho Garner and Mrs. Tom Parks of Plainview; a brother, Dr. Tom Montgomery of Salter, Ore. and a sister Mrs. John Caviness, of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 22, 1952)
Mrs. Lola Bogle Montgomery, age 78 of Bluffton, AR died Wednesday, November 30, 1988 at her home in Bluffton. She was a native of Hot Springs, AR, the daughter of the late Jim and Len Brogans McTigritt, a homemaker and mother and a member of the Bluffton United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Harold Montgomery of the home; one son, Thomas Earl Bogle of Briggsville, AR; one daughter, Betty Bogle Russell of Exton, PA; two brothers, Ira McTigritt and Eldridge McTigritt both of Dumas, AR; two sisters, Jo Earl James and Lyda Patterson both of Dumas, AR; also 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Saturday at the Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Danville with Rev. Lee Hankins officiating. Interment was in the Briggs Cemetery near Bluffton by Cornwell Funeral Service of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 11/30/1988)
BLUFFTON - Mrs. Lola Bogle Montgomery, 68, of Bluffton, wife of Harold Montgomery, died Wednesday. She was a member of Bluffton United Methodist Church.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. today at Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Burial will be in Briggs Cemetery near Briggsville by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville.
Other survivors are a son, Thomas Earl Bogle of Briggsville; a daughter, Mrs. Betty Bogle Russell of Exton, Pa. two brothers, Ira McTigritt and Eldridge McTigritt, both of Dumas; two sisters, Mrs. Jo Earl James and Mrs. Lyda Patterson, both of Dumas; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 11/30/1988)
Mrs. Maudie Odella Montgomery, age 81, of Ola, AR died Friday, December 1, 1995 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born in Havana, AR November 11, 1914, daughter of the, late Alfred Wallace and Florence Odella Belt Johnston. She was the widow of Kyle F. Montgomery. She was a mother and homemaker and had been an employee of the Yell County Nursing Home in Ola.
Survivors include: one son, Bill Montgomery of Ola and two daughters, Mary Pratt and Patricia Annette Montgomery both of Conway.
Funeral services were December 4 at the Ola First Baptist Church with Rev. Ken Reece and Rev. David Hatfield officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery near Briggsville. Pallbearers were: Charles Holiman, Charles Sloan, George Tippin, Richie Tippin, Carrol Carter and James Harrison.
Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 12-6-1995)
Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth Montgomery, age 53, wife of Harold Montgomery of Bluffton, died at a Danville hospital Wednesday, November 28, 1959. She was a native of Alabama but had lived in Yell County most of her life. She was a Baptist.
Survivors other than her husband are one daughter, Mrs. Mary Potter of Bluffton; two sisters, Mrs. Earl Hunt of Gravelly and Mrs. C. A. Thompson of Hot Springs, one brother, Dewey Horton of Phoenix, Arizona; and two grandchildren, Katy and Danny Potter of Bluffton. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, December 3, 1959)
Mrs. Nancy Wehunt Montgomery, age 92, of Carlsbad, NM passed away Wednesday, December 11, 1996 at Lakeview Christian Home in Carlsbad. She was born in Onyx, AR February 23, 1904. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rosa Hicks. A mother and homemaker, and a member of the Blodgett Street Baptist Church in Carlsbad, NM.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Coy Wehunt and Bruce Montgomery and a son, Fay Marcus Wehunt.
Survivors include: a son and a daughter-in-law, Estle and Lena Wehunt of Perry, GA; two step daughters, Bonnie East and Jane Kilby both of Hot Springs, AR; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was December 14 at the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Briggsville, AR with Rev. Jesse Reed officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 12-18-1996)
Patricia Annette Montgomery, age 64, of Conway died Monday, April 15, 2002 at Heritage Living Center in Conway. She was born in Ola, Arkansas on August 26, 1937. She was the daughter of the late Kyle F. and Maudie Johnston Montgomery. She was a retired social worker from the University of Arkansas. She was a graduate of Ola High School, and a member of the Ola First Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Ronnie M. Montgomery.
Survivors include a brother, Bill Montgomery; a sister and brother in law, Mary and David H. Pratt of Conway, AR.
Graveside funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, April 17, 2002 at 2:00 p. m. at the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Briggsville with Rev. Allen Moore officiating. Memorials may be made to Hospice, 103 West Parkway Drive, Russellville. AR 72801. Arrangements by Corn well Funeral Home. Danville (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 17, 2002)
Ronnie Michael Montgomery, eight month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Montgomery of Ola died at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville early Wednesday morning.
He is survived by his parents, two sisters, Mary and Pat and a brother, Joe Bill, all of the home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs AGO, DANVILLE, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, October 21, 1954)
Roy Montgomery - Funeral services for Roy Montgomery, age 64, of Little Rock and a former resident of Danville will be held on Friday at the Danville Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mozel, and a daughter, Ruth of the home, sons, Theo Montgomery of Phoenix, Ariz., J. W. and Jack Montgomery of the U. S. Navy, Bobby Montgomery of Toledo, Ohio, Fred of Dothen, Ala., David Montgomery of the U. S. Air Force, Boydean Montgomery of the U. S. Marine Corps; and daughters, Mrs. O. I. Turner of Little Rock, and Mrs. O. D. Lewis of Okinawa. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 13, 1956)
William Jefferson Montgomery, age 62, died Thursday in his home in Ola. He was a native of Yell County, a 32nd degree mason, a member of the Methodist Church and a retired farmer and cattleman.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Eva Castleberry Montgomery; three daughters, Mrs. Katie Balloun and Miss Erma Montgomery of Dardanelle, and Mrs. R. B. Mathis of Longview, Washington; a son, John Montgomery of Ola, two brothers, Bruce Montgomery of Carlsbad, M. M. and C. C. Montgomery of Hot Springs; three sisters, Mrs. Roy Chambers of Little Rock, Mrs. John Sullivan of Briggsville and Mr. Albert Spencer of Plainview and six grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, September 3, 1959)
Mrs. Allie Hunt Moody, age 83, of Bluffton, died Monday, March 12, 1990 in Plainview. She was a native of the Little Texas Community in Yell County, the widow of the late Kenneth Moody and daughter of the late William and Becky Jones Hunt. She was a mother and a homemaker.
Survivors include one daughter, Lela Geiger of Bluffton; one sister, Alpha Speaks of Waldron and a daughter-in-law, Lucille Moody of Bluffton; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Wednesday in the Bluffton Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 3-14-1990)
Beatrice O. Moody, age 88, of Danville AR passed away Sunday, February 13, 2005 at the City Hospital in Fayetteville, AR. She was born in Senath, MO on August 8, 1916 to the late Theodore Sylvester and Alma Nugent Smith. She was a minister's wife and mother and a member of the Wilson Free Will Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Rev. O.F. Moody and two daughters, Joyce Ann and Janice Moody.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, J.T. and Jessie B. Moody of Clarkton, MO, Bill and Jane Moody of Russellville, AR and Jim and Pauline Moody of Mena, AR; six daughters and sons-in-law, Reba Anita and Clarence "Peanut" Bland and Carol and John George all of Belleville, AR ; Janet and David Brown of No. Little Rock, AR; Peggy Sue and Jimmy Moler and Polly and Chuck Zieammerman all of Fayetteville, AR and Gloria and Mike Cansler of Ringgold, GA; a half brother, Billy Joe Smith of Mercedes, TX; a step brother, Warren Herman of St. Louis, MO; a step sister Arietta "Sis" Brown of Missouri; 28 grandchildren, 45 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 16, 2005)
Clara Estelle Moody, age 91 of Danville, died Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at Mitchells Nursing Home in Danville. She was born in Centerville, on April 30, 1914 to Robert Delbert and Janie Davis Shinn. She was a homemaker, member of the Bluffton Baptist Church, where she had taught Sunday school.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Bill Moody; brothers, Claud Shinn, an infant brother; sisters, Syble Watkins, Alliene Blacklock and Duvle Watkins.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Joy Don and Sandra Moody of Van Buren, AR; sister, Eunice Fielder of Dardanelle; two grandchildren, Billy Leon Moody of Carl Junction, MO, Sondra Lee Moody of Fort Smith, AR; two great grandchildren, Ky Moody, University of AR, Fort Smith and Abby Moody, Carl Junction, MO.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, February 26, 2006 at the Bluffton Baptist Church with burial at Bluffton cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 1, 2006)
James Monroe Moody, aged 79, died at the Yell County Hospital Friday, October 10, 1958. He was a lifelong resident of Yell County, a farmer and a member of the Church of Christ.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Emma Lawson and Mrs. Bertha Nichols of Bluffton; and two sons, Bill Moody and Kenneth Moody, also of Bluffton; two sisters, Mrs. Serilda Baker of Howe, Okla. and Mrs. Laura Grigsby of Harrison; one brother, Walter Moody of Mt. Ida; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas- Originally published on Thursday, October 16, 1958)
Mary K. Black Moody age 86 of Russellville slipped away to Heaven Friday, February 24, 2006 at her home in Russellville. She was born February 3, 1920 at Russellville to the late Londell and Alberta Kindle Black. She was a Sunday School Class Leader and a member of the St. Paul Methodist Church in Dardanelle.
She is preceded in death by her husband, J. M. Moody; a son, Tommy Lee Moody.
Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, M. J. and Joyce Moody of Russellville, Ruben B. Moody of Little Rock; two daughters and a son-in-law, Barbara and Charles Chenault of Russellville, Georgia Ann Harper of Tracy, CA; one brother, Wardell Black of Stockton, CA; one sister, Suedell Black of Oakland, CA; eight grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild and numerous other family and friends.
A memorial service will be Thursday, March 2, 2006, 2:00 p. m. at the Exum Tabernacle Methodist in Russellville. Visitation is tonight, Wednesday, 6:00 to 8:00. Cremation Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 1, 2006)
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