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Jewel Opal Myers, age 87, of Danville, AR died Wednesday, September 22, 1999 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was born in Chickalah, AR on July 16, 1912 daughter of the late Elvis Verdo and Charlotte Craft Conner. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Orran P. Myers; a brother, James E. Conner and three sisters, Maybelle Roe, Virginia Dean and Euel Prim.
Survivors include a brother, R. L. Connors of Tulsa, OK and numerous nephews and nieces.
Funeral service was September 25th at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Danville with Garland Lipe and Drew Ratcliff officiating. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery in Russellville, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 29, 1999)
Mary Ellen Russell Myers, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, formerly of Russellville, died Saturday, April 26, 2003, at Landsun Health Service Center, in Carlsbad, New Mexico. She was born on October 28, 1910, in Belleville, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Jasper Newton Russell and Mary Adeline Russell. She received her education in Arkansas and was a graduate of Belleville High School. She attended Arkansas Tech University.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Jack Housley and Reverend George Myers; one son, Gary David Housley; two sisters, Fannie Reasoner and Kate Nunn; four brothers, Charles Russell, Barney Russell, Fred Russell and Dewey Russell.
Survivors include a brother, J. D. Russell of Havasu City, Arizona; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Services were held at First Presbyterian Church in Carlsbad, New Mexico on Wednesday, April 30, 2003. She was buried in Carlsbad Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Caring Hands Fund of Landsun Homes, 2002 Westridge, Carlsbad, NM 88220. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 7, 2003)
Mary Etta Myers, age 91, of Russellville, died Sunday, October 2, 2003 at St. Mary's Regional Med. Ctr. She was a native of Illinois, a restaurant cook, and a member of the Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert L. Myers.
Survivors are one daughter and son-in-law, Rennie and Robert Reeve of Delaware; 4 grandchildren, Donna Spaght of Russellville, Bobbie Pool of Danville, Robert Reeve, Jr. of Plainview, and Rennie (Tinker) Rollans of Delaware.
Graveside services were Tuesday, November 4, 2003 at Oakland Cemetery in Russellville with the Rev. Eldon Thomas officiating. Pallbearers were family friends. Arrangements were under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 5, 2003)
Mr. Orran Phillip Myers, age 90, of Danville, AR. died Friday, March 5, 1999 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. He was born October 4, 1908 in Shirley, AR. to the late John and Sarah Tackett Myers. He was a member of the Church of Christ and a farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Jewel Opal Connor Myers and three nieces.
Services were March 8, 1999 at the Cornwell Chapel in Danville with Garland Lipe officiating. Interment was in Oakland Cemetery in Russellville, AR. by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 10, 1999)
Pearl Myers, age 88, a resident of Ola, AR died Sunday, January 2, 2000 at Chambers Memorial Hospital at Danville, AR. She was born on November 18, 1911 at Ola, AR, to Giles and Neoma Ellis Myers. She was a school teacher for 43 years, teaching in the Fort Smith Public School District for 31 years. She was a graduate of the Arkansas Teacher's College in Conway. She was a member of the Local, State and National Professional Teacher's Association and a life time member of the First Baptist Church in Ola, AR.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Ruby Myers Holiman.
She is survived by, a nephew, John Holiman of Pasadena, TX; two nieces, Laura Holiman Irish of Huffman, TX and Nicole Brack of Pasadena, TX; two great nephews, Jon Michael Irish and Brandon Irish both of Huffman, TX and one great-niece, Keely Brack of Pasadena, TX.
Funeral service was January 6, 2000 at the First Baptist Church of Ola, AR officiated by Rev. Rick Balintine. Burial was in the Sandlin Cemetery at Ola, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 12, 2000)
Mary E. Nail, age 87 of Danville died Sunday, June 13, 2004, at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville. She was born May 30, 1917 in Waveland, Arkansas to the late Henry and Carrie Chappell) Hood. She was a retired sales clerk, Valedictorian of her Havana High School graduating class, and a member of the Dr. John Grace Memorial Baptist Church in Belleville.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Frank Billmyer and Vernon Nail.
Survivors are a host of nephews, nieces and friends.
Funeral services were held June 15, 2004 at the John Grace Memorial Baptist Church in Belleville with Rev. Bill Storts officiating. Interment will be at Moores Chapel Cemetery in Waveland, under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Pallbearers were Travis Garner, Bill Dickey, Frank Gillespie, Randy Klober, Troy Neal Garner, James Nail. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 16, 2004)
Mary Elizabeth Nail, age 88 of Ola, AR died Wednesday, November 12, 1997 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was born in Tucumcari, NM, January 13, 1909, daughter of the late Marion and Elizabeth Snow Cooper. She was a mother and homemaker, a member of the Ola Assembly of God Church. She was the widow of John Nail.
Survivors include two daughters, Lois Nail of Ola, AR and Lucille Kelly of Tulsa, OK; a son-in-law, Cecil Kelly of Tulsa, OK; eight grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren.
Funeral service was November 15, 1997 at the Ola Assembly of God Church with Rev. Jerry Schlinker officiating. Burial was in Petillo Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 19, 1997)
Sybil Belle Nail, age 95, of Dardanelle died Saturday, July 10, 2005 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born November 28, 1909 in Harkey's Valley to the late Riley and Ari Gunter Robinson. She was a former cook for the Centerville School District and retired after thirty years as a nanny and housekeeper for Dr. Luker. She was a member of the Centerville Assembly of God Church for 60 years.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Doc Rector and Pete Nail and a son, Opal Rector.
Survivors are two sons. Walter Roy Rector of Dardanelle, Donnie Ray Rector of Russellville a daughter, Madge Louise Carothers of Centerville, 11 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren-and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be held today at Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at the Centerville Assembly of God church with Brother Clelland Tilley and Sister Jean Findley. Internment will be in Harkey's Valley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 2405 East Parkway, Suite 3, Russellville, AR, 72801. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 13, 2005)
DANVILLE - David A. Napier, age 64, of Danville, died Saturday, October 26, 1985. He was a farmer, a chief deputy sheriff and tax collector for Yell County, a funeral director with Cornwall Funeral Home in Danville and a World War II veteran.
Survivors are his wife, Mae Rice Napier; two daughters, Donna Cornwell of Benton, and Sue Stewart of Danville; two sisters, Sallie Bellew of Rainier, Washington, and Nannie Censeal of Longview, Wash. and four grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Monday at Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville. Burial will be at Earl Ladd cemetery at Danville.
[--Update to obit submitted by Sue Steward Benton on June 14, 2009 David Napier is the son of Herny Russell Napier and Mettie McIllwain Napier. Also Mattie Mapier is buried at Eqypt Cemetery and is listed as Mattie N. Napier. She should be listed as Mattie M. Napier.--]
(WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 10/30/1985)
Mae Napier, age 77, of Benton, AR, formerly of Danville, AR died Saturday, March 13, 2004 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. She was born June 30, 1926 in Rover, AR to the late Iverson and Nettie Small Rice. She was a former Yell County Deputy Tax Collector and Recorder for the City of Danville and a retired dental and medical assistant. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Benton and a homemaker and mother and Nana to her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, David Napier.
She is survived by three daughters. Donna Holland and Sue Steward both of Benton, AR and Pam Alexander of Danville, AR six grandchildren and spouses, Sony a Steward and Dana Fashing of Ft. Smith, AR, Brad Steward, Monty & Stacie Cornwell and Brian Cornwell all of Benton, AR; three great-children and a special friend and care giver, Peggy Reed.
Service was March 16, 2004 at Cornwell Chapel in Danville, AR with Bro. John McCourt officiating. Interment was in Earl Ladd Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearer were Opal, Alvin, Jimmy, Charles, Clayton, Kenneth and Bobby Rice. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 17, 2004)
Mae Napier, 77, of Benton, formerly of Danville died on Saturday, March 15, 2004 at the Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. She served as the Chief Deputy Tax Collector for several years under Sheriff Herman McCormick. Her late husband, David Napier, served as a Deputy Sheriff for McCormick for many years. Ms. Napier also served as Danville City Recorder in the early 1970's.
See is survived by three daughters, Donna Holland and Sue Steward of Benton and Pam Alexander of Danville. See obituary this issue. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 17, 2004)
John Robert Nash, Sr., age 69, of Dardanelle died April 8, 2002 at Dardanelle Nursing Home He was born April 2, 1933 at McCroy, Arkansas. He was the son of the late Alvie and Maudie Kendrick Nash. He was a mechanic for heavy-duty equipment.
Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Irene Blankenship Nash; a son, John Robert Nash, Jr. of Little Rock; daughters, Jeanette Nash and Evelyn Rogers of Little Rock, Sherry Nash of Hot Springs; step-daughter, Limits Martin of Greenville, Ohio; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren; a sister, Ruby Harrison of Idaho and a nephew, Ernest Duck of Pine Bluff.
Graveside services were Thursday, April 11, 2002 at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Briggsville with the Rev. Charlie King officiating. Pallbearers were David King, Danny King, Billy King, Jack King, Roy Rogers, Ed Martin. Honorary Pallbearers were Jimmy King and Dewayne Duck Arrangement by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 17, 2002)
Irma M. Nation, 87, of Briggsville died Friday, December 29, 2006, at Mitchell's Nursing Home. Born December 14, 1919 in Briggsville, she was daughter of the late James Joseph and Loucretia Spears Sanner, a homemaker, and a member of the Briggsville Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Orles Nation; brothers, Ernest Sammer, Leo Sammer; sisters, Armenda Mathis, Arleva Payne, and Edna Cooper.
Survivors include two sons and daughter-in-law, Rober Nation of Havana, Bill and Judy Nation of Siloam Springs; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Paul Reece of Hot Springs Village; three grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
Funeral service was January 2, 2007, at the Briggsville Methodist Church with Rev. Steve Lawrence officiating. Interment at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Briggsville by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 3, 2007)
Orles Tom Nation, 66, of Briggsville died Monday, December 31, 1985 in the Russellville hospital. Mr. Nation was a Mason and member of the Briggsville United Methodist Church.
Survivors are Mrs. Erma Sanner Nation of the home; two sons, Robert Paul of Briggsville, and Billy Wayne Nation
of Siloam Springs, AR; one daughter, Mrs. Patricia Ann Reece of Hot Springs, AR; five brothers, Ervin, Tony and Kenneth Ray Nation of Hot Springs, George of Jessieville and Lee Buck Nation of OR; one sister, Mamie Nation of Hot Springs, AR.; also three grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 3rd at the Briggsville United Methodist Church. Burial was at in Mt. Zion Cemetery at Briggsville with Masonic rights. Services were by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 1/9/1985)
Herbert Ernest Nauert, age 89, died Friday, January 18, 2008 in his home in Greenwood, AR. He was born November 29, 1918 at Stamford, TX to Herman and Linna Mueller Nauert. He married Dolores Dippel in Stamford December 18, 1937. They lived in Texas until 1952 when they moved to Belleville, AR. He was a farmer-rancher all his life, and was a lifetime member of the Texas Cowboy Reunion Assn. He was of the Lutheran faith, and was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, and three brothers.
Funeral service was Monday, January 21 at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood, AR with burial at Liberty Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Dolores of the home; one son, Clinton and Nancy Nauert of Greenwood, AR; two grandchildren; one sister, Hilda Kieke of Stamford, TX; and one sister-in-law, Emma Gentry of Stamford, TX. Pallbearers were Greg Cabe, Garron Cabe, Tommy Basham, Steve Nauert, Johnny Kieke, and Dale Knight. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 23, 2008)
William F. "Bill" Neal, age 82 of Dardanelle, died Monday, June 2, 2008 at Dardanelle Nursing Center. He was born August 7, 1925 at Guion, AR to the late Allen D. and Lila A. Constant Neal. He was a logger and a musician where he played guitar and sang with the Rising Suns Band. He was a WWII Navy Veteran.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Vivian Imogene "Jean" Neal; son, Johnnie Neal and daughter-in-law, Kathy Neal.
Survivors include a son, Dickie Neal of Centerville; daughter and son-in-law, Minnie and Mike Simpson of Rosecreek; daughter-in-law, Jeanette Neal of Melbourne; six grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held June 5, 2008 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Mike Simpson, Jeff Little and Drew Brent officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery, Dardanelle with Military Honors by Boyce-Woods VFW Post 3141. Pallbearers Richard Neal, Johnnie Neal, Drew Brent, Virgil Dunham, Trey Savell, Brad Garrison, Josh Hefley and Hoss Yates, Honorary Pallbearers Specialist Zachary Brent with the Army National Guard 1st 206 39th serving his country in Iraq. Arrangements under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 11, 2008)
Jerry Allen Neeley, age 60, of Ola, AR died Friday, February 1, 2002 at his home He was born July 30, 1941 in Ola, AR. He was an Air Force veteran, a retired master general for Rock Island Railroad, had owned and operated Neeley's Garage and mini Storage and was a farmer. He loved the outdoors, fishing and hunting.
He was preceded in death by his father, Loyd "Eschal" Neeley.
He is survived by his wife, Anne Sue Wilson Neeley; his mother, Ruby Hicks Neeley of Ola, AR; a son, Terry Allen Neeley of Smyrna, GA; two daughters, Melinda Sue Neeley of Still water, OK and Elizabeth Diane Lewis of Ozark, AR; two brothers, Johnny Neeley of Russellville, AR and Danny Neeley of Ola, AR; a sister, Barbara Poppemheimer of Hernando, MS and two granddaughters Laura Lea and Katie Lynn Sparacino of Ola, AR.
Service was held Saturday at the Ola First Baptist Church with Rev. Rick Ballentine officiating. Burial was in Sandlin Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 6, 2002)
Loyd Eschal Neeley, age 81, of Ola, AR died Wednesday, November 12, 1997 at his home in Ola. He was born June 2, 1916 in Nola, AR, son of the late Henry E. and Lura Stewart Neeley. He was a retired mechanic and farmer. He was a deacon at the Ola First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby Hicks Neeley; three sons, Jerry Neeley of Ola, Johnny Neeley of Russellville and Danny Neeley of Ola; a daughter, Barbara Ann Poppenheimer of Mississippi; one foster son, Damon Neeley of Ola; one brother, Vester Lee Neeley of Ola; 12 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Funeral service was held Friday, November 7 at the First Baptist Church in Ola with Rev. Rick Ballentine and Rev. Ken Reese officiating. Burial was in the Sandlin Cemetery in Ola. Memorials may be made to the Ola First Baptist Church. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 12, 1997)
Loyd Eschal Neeley, age 81, of Ola, AR died Wednesday, November 5, 1997 at his home in Ola. He was born June 2, 1916 in Nola, AR, son of the late Henry E. and Lura Stewart Neeley. He was a deacon at the Ola First Baptist Church, a retired mechanic and farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby Hicks Neeley; three sons, Jerry Neeley of Ola, Johnny Neeley of Russellville and Danny Neeley of Ola; a daughter, Barbara Ann Poppenheimer of Mississippi; one foster son, Damon Neeley of Ola; one brother, Vester Lee Neeley of Ola; 12 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Funeral service was held Friday, November 7, 1997 at the First Baptist Church in Ola with Rev. Rick Ballentine and Rev. Ken Reese officiating. Burial was in the Sandlin Cemetery in Ola. Pallbearers were Terry Neeley, Don Neeley, Jack Wilson, Lloyd Reid George, Billy Hicks and George Tippin. Honorary Deacons of the First Baptist Church of Ola. Memorials may be made to the Ola First Baptist Church. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 19, 1997)
Ruby Agnes (Hicks) Neeley, age 91, of Ola AR died Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. She was born to Wiley and Virgie Hicks on February 26, 1919 in Dardanelle, AR. She was married to Lloyd Eschal Neeley on August 28, 1937 at Dardanelle First United Methodist Church. She served as a nurse in Yell County for several years. When she was not working, she was a full-time homemaker and mother. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ola for over 50 years. She was a collector of dolls and antique jewelry. She loved spending time with family and she loved to garden in her younger years. Ruby also loved bright colors and colorful prints. Her parents and her husband of 60 years, Lloyd Neeley, preceded her in death and she was also preceded by her brothers, Bill and Jim Hicks and her sisters, Edith Cossey, Mildred Sevic and Barness Coffey. She was also preceded in death by a son, Jerry Allen Neeley and a grandson Brian Crow.
She is survived by one sister, Mary Sue Silvertooth of Dardanelle, AR and one brother, Frank Hicks of Atkins, AR; her sons, Danny Neeley and his wife, Capella of Ola and Johnny Neeley and his wife, Tracey of Russellville; her daughter Barbara Poppenheimer and her husband, Joe of Hernando, MS; her daughter-in-law, Sue Neeley of Ola. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, Patty Caligaris of Hernando, MS, Jill Johnson of Pittsford, MY, John David Neeley of San Antonio, TX, John Mark Neeley of Texarkana, AR, Michael Neeley of Sallisaw, OK, Billy Rose and Cyndi Climer both of Russellville, AR, Elizabeth "Charlie" Lewis of Ozark, AR, Terry Neeley of Smyrna, GA, Melinda Neeley of Benton, AR and Danielle (Neeley) Stewart of Russellville, AR. She is also survived by several great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, cousins and nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was March 13, 2010 at the Ola First Baptist Church. Burial was in the Sandlin Cemetery in Ola, AR Pallbearers were Mark Neeley, Tony Caligaris, Billy Rose, Seth Stewart, Terry Neeley, John David Neeley and Billy Hicks. Honorary were Dr. Philip Tippin and the staff of Dardanelle Nursing Home. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 17, 2010)
Vester Lee Neeley, age 66, of Ola, AR died Saturday, May 2, 1998 at the Dardanelle Hospital. He was born October 13, 1931 in Nola, Scott County, Arkansas to the late Henry E. and Lura Lee Steward Neeley. He was a retired truck driver for Tyson and was now employed by DTI Trucking. He was a member of the Centerville Free Will Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Sally Wigley Neeley; two sons, Rudy Neeley of Morrilton and Earl Neeley of Atkins; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Graveside service was May 5, 1998 at Sandlin Cemetery by Rev. Thomas Morris and Rev. Bobby Wells officiating. Services by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 6, 1998)
Frank Neely, age 71, died at a Benton hospital. He was a native of Yell County and was a member of the Methodist church.
He is survived by two brothers, John of Malvern; Jim Donell of Amarillo, Tex. and a stepbrother, Tolly Donell of Macedonia community. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 17, 1955)
Helen Marie Pool Parks Holtz Negri, age 85, of Hemet, CA passed away Sunday, April 29, 2001. She was born January 4, 1916 in Danville, AR.
She is survived by, one daughter, Janice Smith; one granddaughter, Brandy Smith both of Hemet, CA; one brother, G. W. Pool of Monterey Park, CA; two sisters, Anne Sanders of Cathedral City, CA and Phyllis Fair of Carlsbad, NM and several nephews and nieces.
Service was held at San Jacinto Valley Cemetery on May 2, 2001 with interment following. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 9, 2001)
Henry Neighbors, age 85, of Gravelly died Saturday morning, September 8th, 1973 at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville. He was a native of Batesville, a retired farmer, a son of the late John and Jannie Green Neighbors. He was a member of the Nola Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Ollie Lessley Neighbors; two sons, J. R. Neighbors of Tulsa, Okla. and Opal Neighbors of Kansas City, Kansas; two daughters, Mrs. Imogene Smith and Miss Villa Neighbors, both of Gravelly; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Nola Church of Christ Monday afternoon at 2:30 with Owen Hunnicutt officiating. Interment was at the Parks Cemetery of Gravelly. Arrangements and services were in care of the Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 9/13/1973)
J. Raymond Neighbors, 94, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2004, in Tulsa, OK. Born to Henry L. & Pearl (Lesley) Neighbors, June 15, 1910, in Ozark, AR. Among other things, he was a cattle farmer and most recently worked for Phillips 66 as a filling station manager. He married Onedia (Marrow), January 1, 1936 in Gravelly, AR. They were married for 68 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, two brothers and one grandchild.
He is survived by his spouse, Onedia, of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Del Gann of Broken Arrow, OK, Patsy and Jake Pickens of Gravelly, AR; grandchildren, Jamie Pickens of Gravelly, AR, Shannon Gann of CA, Adam Gann of Broken Arrow, OK; great grandchild, Lisa Marie Pickens of Gravelly, AR; one brother, Opal L. Neighbors of Tulsa and one sister, Villa Neighbors of Nola, AR.
Services were held on October 22, 2004 at Moore's Southlawn Chapel and on October 23, 2004 at the Nola Church of Christ, Interment followed immediately at the Parks Cemetery, Nola, AR. In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute to Trinity Hospice. Tulsa. OK. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 27, 2004)
Mariem Beatrice Neighbors, age 87, of Gravelly, AR passed away March 24, 2005, in Ft. Smith. She was born August 11, 1917, in the community of Red Hill, Arkansas, first child of Joseph and Belle (Benefield) May. She and her husband has owned and operated a local bus line in Yell, Pope, and Scott counties. She had retired as an electronics technician in Kansas where she lived for 25 years, returning to Bluffton, Arkansas to care for her mother. She had been an active member of the Danville Senior Citizen Center for many years and was a lifelong member
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Preston Neighbors, a brother, Joseph L.R. May, and an aunt, Dollie Bain, of the Nola Church of Christ.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Dr. Joan and Judge WR. "Bud" Harper; two grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law Violet and Doyce Potter of Bluffton, AR; sisters-in-law, Gwendolyn May of Eudora, KS, Oneida Neighbors of Tulsa, OK, and Villa Neighbors of Nola, AR; a brother-in-law, Opal Neighbors, Tulsa, OK; several dearly loved nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held March 28, 2005 at the Nola Church of Christ on Highway 28 with Brother Leonard Fu-son officiating. Interment was in Parks Cemetery, Nola, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nola Church of Christ, 29939 East Highway 28, Harvey, AR 72841. Pallbearers were Dr. Mitchell Harper, Jeremy Harper, Brad White, William Reynolds, John Reynolds, Roy Austin, Jake Pickens and Dwayne Bain. Honorary Bob Hunt and Fred Copeland. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 30, 2005)
Mrs. Ollie Pearl Lessley Neighbors, age 94 of Gravelly, died March 29, 1984 at her home near Gravelly. She was a housewife and a member of the Nola Church of Christ.
Survivors include two sons, Ray and O. L. Neighbors of Tulsa, OK; two daughters; Imajean Smith and Miss Villa Neighbors both of Gravelly; five grandchildren, and eight grandchildren.
Funeral services were Saturday, March 31, at the Nola Church of Christ with Brother Owen Hunnicutt officiating. Burial was in the Parks Cemetery near Gravelly. Pallbearers were Gary Neighbors, Roy Hodges, Donnie Austin, Jimmie Pickens, Mitchell Harper and Bobby Hunt. Services by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 4/4/1984)
Opal L. Neighbors, age 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 29, 2005. He was born to Henry L. and Pearl (Lessley) Neighbors in Rover, AR on December 11, 1918. He served his country in the US Army in WWII from March 1942 until October 1945. After the war, he worked in the poultry, construction and transportation industries. Later he worked as a foundry core maker for Fairbanks and Morris in Kansas City, KS where he worked for 23 years. He has been a resident of Tulsa, OK since 1979.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Raymond, Preston and Claude Neighbors sister-in-law Beatrice Neighbors sister, Jean (Neighbors) Smith.
He is survived by his son, Gary and Loretta Neighbors of Lake Jackson, TX a grandson, Russell of Lake Jackson, TX one sister, Villa Neighbors of Nola, AR companion Pauline Morrow sister-in-law, Onedia Neighbors and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be today, Wednesday, August 3, 2005, 2:30 pm. at Moore's Southlawn Chapel in Tulsa, OK. There will be a service at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, August 4, 2005 at the Church of Christ with interment following at Parks Cemetery in Nola, AR. Arrangements by Moore's Southlawn Chapel, Tulsa, OK. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 3, 2005)
Villa Oedia Neighbors, age 86 of Nola, AR went to be with her Lord December 26, 2009 at Mitchell Nursing Home in Danville, AR. Villa was born April 27, 1923 in Rover, AR to Henry and Pearl Lessley Neighbors.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Henry and Pearl Lessley Neighbors; brothers and sisters-in-law, Raymond and Onedia Neighbors, Preston and Beatrice Neighbors; brothers, Opal and Claude Neighbors; sister, Imajean (Neighbors) Smith. Villa is survived by four nieces and their husbands Dr. Joan and Bud Harper of Ft. Smith, AR, Patsy and Jake Pickens of Gravelly, AR, Debbie and Dale Gann of Broken Arrow, OK, Dorotha and Roy Lee Austin of Harvey, AR; a nephew and wife, Gary and Loretla Neighbors of Lake Jackson, TX; and numerous other relatives and friends. We all loved her dearly.
She was a member of the Nola Church of Christ. She loved the Lord, the church, her family and friends. Pallbearers were Roy Austin, Roy Hodges, Nathane Hodges, Jamie Pickens, Gary Neighbors, and Mike Austin.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at Nola Church of Christ. Burial was in Parks Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 6, 2010)
Villa Oedia Neighbors, age 86 of Nola, AR went to be with her Lord December 26, 2009 at Mitchell Nursing Home in Danville, AR. Villa was born April 27, 1923 in Rover, AR to Henry and Pearl Lessley Neighbors.
Villa is survived by four nieces and their husbands Dr. Joan and Bud Harper of Ft. Smith, AR, Patsy and Jake Pickens of Gravelly, AR, Debbie and Dale Gann of Broken Arrow, OK, Dorotha and Roy Lee Austin of Harvey, AR; a nephew and wife, Gary and Loretla Neighbors of Lake Jackson, TX; and numerous other relatives and friends.
We all loved her dearly. She was a member of the Nola Church of Christ. She loved the Lord, the church, her family and friends.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at Nola Church of Christ. Burial was in Parks Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 30, 2009)
Thos. C. Neislar, a Dallas industrial appraiser since 1921, died February 16, 1960 in a Dallas hospital after a brief illness. He was 75. A native of Ola, Mr. Neislar spent his early life as a millwright erecting numerous sawmills and cotton oil mills through the Southwest. He later served as general manager of several large cotton oil and cotton gin companies. He had lived in Dallas since 1919.
He is survived by two sons, and a daughter. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, February 25, 1960)
Clara Nelms, age 96, of Dardanelle, AR. the widow of George D. Nelms, died Monday, February 22, 1999 at the Dardanelle Nursing. Center. A daughter of the late John Wesley and Martha Bell Croley Gabbard, she was born January 25, 1903, at Tahlequah, OK. She was a, member of the Antioch. Baptist; Church, where she was very active in the Dorcas Class.
In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by three sons, Wendell, David and Gene Nelms; a daughter, Verna Allen; two brothers, Clarence Gabbard who was her twin brother) and; Lewis Gabbard; a sister, Haley McCalley and five grandchildren.
Survivors include one son, Jim Nelms of Ozark; a sister, Nanny Gibson of Tulare, CA; 21 grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and great-great-great grandchildren.
Graveside service and burial was February 26, 1999 at Shot Cemetery near Waveland with Rev. Wiley Jones officiating. Arrangements by; Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 3, 1999)
David Samuel Nelms, age 75, Havana [no other details included in 50Yrs Ago Column] (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 8, 1947)
Doyle David Nelms, age 75, of Havana died Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at his residence. He was born January 24, 1932 in Waveland, AR to the late Walter Orvil and Carmen Estella Shott Nelms. He was a Korean War Navy Veteran.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Odell Nelms, and sister, Sue Smith.
Survivors include wife of 38 years Opal Lee Nelms, brothers Dow Nelms of Belleville, Cleatus Nelms of Havana, sisters Thelma Berry of Farmers Branch, Texas, Jean Miller of Belleville, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held at 10:00 a. m. on Friday, September 28 at Shott Cemetery in Waveland, AR with the Rev. Jeff Smith officiating. Pallbearers were Keith Smith, Henry Smith, Aaron Albright, Jerry Hamrick, Michael May, and Bob Nelms. Arrangements made by Danville Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 3, 2007)
Emma Jo Nelms, age 66, of Waveland, AR died Tuesday, April 22, 1997 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was born in Waveland, AR September 23, 1930, daughter of the late Rueben J. and Evey M. Downs James. She was a mother and homemaker, and member of the Waveland Community Church. She was the widow of Ervin Odell Nelms and was also preceded in death by a brother, Alvis James.
Survivors include a son, James (Jamie) Ervin Nelms of Waveland; three sisters, Latta Smee of Louisiana, Corrine Walters of Little Rock and Ruby Frame of Shawnee, OK.
Funeral service was Thursday, April 24, 1997 at the Waveland Community Church with Rev. Walter Gorman officiating. Burial was in the Short Cemetery in Waveland. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 30, 1997)
Geneva Odie Nelms, age 73, of Danville, AR, died Saturday, October 16, 1999 at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville, AR. She was born September 5, 1926 in Altus, AR to the late Garner and Mildred Parker Baker. She was a homemaker and mother and a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church in Danville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, W. S. Nelms and two sons, Larry Nelms and Harold Nelms and a brother, Doyle Baker.
She is survived by a son, Gary Nelms of Danville, AR; two daughters, Cheryl Millard and Linda Standridge both of Dardanelle, AR; two brothers, Bob Baker of Tulsa, OK and David Baker of Seattle, WA; four sisters, Charlene Spring of Manteca, CA, Betty Spring of Auburn, CA, Fern Greene of Stockton, CA and Alice Eakins of Seattle, WA; eight grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Services were Monday, October 18, 1999 at the Cornwell Chapel in Danville with Rev. Wiley Jones officiating. Interment was in Shott Cemetery, Waveland, AR by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Christopher Nelms, Jimmy Nelms, Jamie Horton, Tony Horton, Gene Duiz, and Jon T. Gentry. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 20, 1999)
William Nelms, born May 9, 1927 in Waveland, AR., passed away Dec. 18, 2007. He was a WWII veteran, and met his wife of 59 yrs in Japan, Kay "Toshiko". (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Mary Leek, Newspaper: Bakersfield, Ca, 1-11-2008)
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