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Dennis Farrel Nelson, age 40, of Atkins, AR died Thursday, April 2000 at his home. He was born March 8, 1960 at Russellville to Alton "Hoot" and Peggy Duvall Nelson of Atkins, AR. He owned Custom Auto Paints in Russellville, was a member of the SunRise Bass Club of Yell County and Ada's Assembly of God.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Greg Nelson.
He is survived by his wife, Lisa Morphis Nelson; a son, Gregory Ryan Nelson of the home; his parents, Alton "Hoot" and Peggy Nelson and a grandmother, Bernice Duvall of Russellville, AR.
Funeral service was Monday at Happy Valley Assembly of God with Rev. Peggy Duvall, Rev. Chad Duvall and Rev. Michael Burden officiating. Burial was in Shady Grove Cemetery under the direction of Lemley Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Steve Morphis, James Spicer, Mike Fredrick, Robert Simpson, Harry Jennen, Peter Jennen, Flint Rodgers, Ronald Trigg, Bruce Link and Mike "Whiskers" Horman. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital or Hospice of the Area Agency of Aging. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 26, 2000)
Lillian Estelle Nelson, age 77, of Mt. George, AR died Thursday, March 22, 2001 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. She was born May 22, 1923 in Dardanelle, AR to the late Fred and Mary Davis George. She was a homemaker and a member of the Assembly of God Church in Centerville, AR.
She is survived by her husband, Frank Nelson; three brothers, Buford George of Wichita, KS, Milton George of Clearwater, KS and Shirley George of Dardanelle, AR; two sisters, Zelma Gardner of Dardanelle, AR and Walcie Day of Belleville, AR and several nephews and nieces.
Memorial service was March 30, 2001 at the Centerville Assembly of God Church with Rev. Euel Norton. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 4, 2001)
William Jay Nelson, aged 90, of Havana died in a Fort Smith hospital Friday, October 14, 1960. He was a retired interior decorator and a member of the Associate Reform Presbyterian Church.
Survivors are four sons, Rev. T. E. Nelson, Biscoe, N. C, Rev. W. O. Nelson, Heidleberg, Miss., Rev. J. B. Nelson, Memphis, Tenn., Rev. E. L. Nelson, Forrest City; three daughters, Mrs. Ruth Robinson, Fort Smith, Miss Margaret Nelson, Castleberry, Ala. Mrs. John Bettis, Memphis, Tenn.; 17 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, October 20, 1960)
Annie Grace Neuhart, age 86 died Monday, May 19, 2003 in Fort Smith. She was a member of the Plainview United Methodist Church, a resident of Methodist Village in Fort Smith. Annie Grace was also a retired home economics teacher. She was a member of the Ola Pioneer Study Club, the Yell County Retired Teachers Association. She served with the American Red Cross in the European and Pacific Theaters in World War II. After WWII, she worked with the Red Cross on the reconstruction of Japan.
Memorial services were held Monday, May 26 at the Plainview Methodist Church, Plainview, AR. Cremation conducted at Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR. Also, there was a memorial service held at 3:30 pm, Friday, May, 23 at Methodist Village in Fort Smith.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Cleo Neuhart of Plainview and two sons, Paul and Cindy Neuhart of Atlanta, GA. Larry Neuhart of Fort Smith. One grandson Phillip Neuhart of Rocky Mount, NC, who attends Duke University. Memorial contributions may be made to Plainview United Methodist Church, Goddard Methodist or the American Red Cross, western Arkansas chapter. Local arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 28, 2003)
Charles Wesley Neuhart, age 84, of Ola died Friday at his home. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Hattie Cockman Newhart; three sons, Cleo Newhart of Plainview, Hartsill Neuhart of Ola and Cecil Neuhart of Charleston, and three grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 24, 1958)
Mrs. Hattie L. Cockman Neuhart, age 98, of Plainview, AR, widow of Charles Wesley Charley Neuhart, died Tuesday, November 9, at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville. She was born March 10, 1895 in Ava, Perry County, Arkansas to the late William and Mattie Ladd Cockman. She was a housewife and mother and a member of the Plainview Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Survivors two sons, Cleo Neuhart of Plainview and Cecil Neuhart of Charleston; two sisters, Ive Herrin of Mt. Valley and Carrie Bankston of California; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Services were November 11 at the Plainview Seventh Day Advent Church with Rev. Dick Allison officiating. Interment was in Salem Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 11-17-93)
Jaunell Neuhart, age 80, of Ola died Sunday, at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. Born July 9, 1926 in Birta, to Ira "Ted" Edwin and Mary Ann George Rodgers.
She was preceded in death by her father, husband, infant daughter Wanda Louise George; son, Garry Dale George; brother, Carroll Rodgers.
Survivors include mother, Mary Ann Rodgers, Ola; children and spouses, Elizabeth and Joe Parker, Thornburg, AR, Joe Jan George, Centennial, CO, Sammy and Wynona George, Gilkey, Larry George, Ola, Sharon & Gary Jordan, Lakeland, TN; brother, Buddy Rodgers, Russellville; twelve grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild.
Funeral will be Wednesday, July 19 at 10:00 a. m. at the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Ron Whittle officiating. Burial at the Birta Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Pallbearers were Steve Goodson, Shawn George, Matthew George, Nathan George, Billy McCoy and Kenneth McCoy. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 19, 2006)
Mrs. Lilly Bell Neuhart, age 34, died on June 1, 1949.
She was survived by her husband, Cleo Neuhart of Plainview; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Philpot, Cherry Hill; four brothers, Elvis of Pine Ridge, Odis and Robert of Cherry Hill, Albert Jr. of Mena; five sisters, Mrs. Opal Jackson of Oklahoma City, Mrs. Irene Mourton of Mena, Mrs. Ruby Linden and Mrs. Eula Mae Ashbrook of Calvin Okla.; seventeen nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. [Note: original obit had Neuhart spelled as Newhart] (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 9, 1949)
MaryAnn Neumeier age 74 of Dardanelle died Monday, March 20, 2006 at Baptist Medical Center. She was born December 25, 1931 at Dardanelle to the late Van F. and Anna Wesley Brabec. She was a member of St. Augustine s Catholic Church, University of Arkansas Alumni Association, the River Valley Arts and Crafts Club and a lifetime member of the Russellville Band Boosters Club.
Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Norman P. Neumeier; son and daughter-in-law, John P. and Cindy Neumeier of Maumelle; daughter and son-in-law, Paula A. and Danny L. Havner of Dardanelle; two grandchildren, Ashley N. Neumeier and Jordan P. Neumeier, both of Maumelle. Rosary was held Wednesday at the Chapel. Mass was held Thursday at St. Augustine s Catholic Church in Dardanelle with Father Vincent Flusche officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery. Pallbearers were; Don Neumeier, Ron Neumeier, Raymond Neumeier, Greg Neumeier, James Nehus, and Gary Rainwater. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Judes Children s Research Hospital, Memorial and Honor Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 29, 2006)
Infant Travis James Newell died July 12, 1998. He was the son of Ralph and Elodia Newell of Hector, AR.
Survivors besides his mother and father are two sisters, Veronica Newell and Stephanie Newell; two brothers, David Newell and Michael Newell all of Hector; grandparents, Johnnie McElroy of Dardanelle, AR, Ida Rich of Hector, AR and Ramiro and Ofelia Rodriguez of Michigan.
Graveside service was July 14, 1998 at the New Hope Cemetery with Rev. Glenn Matchett officiating under the direction of Dardanelle Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 15, 1998)
Bill Newman passed away at the Army Navy Hospital August 24, 1950 at the age of 54.
He leaves to mourn his wife, Mrs. Nettie Newman, six children and four great grandchildren, one brother and two sisters. Mr. and Mrs. Newman were formerly of Plainview. She is a daughter of Mrs. Nora Ellis of Plainview.
He was buried in the Memorial Cemetery at Hot Springs, August 25. He had cancer and T. B. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 31, 1950)
Bobby Sue Mosley Davis Newnam, age 72, of Danville, AR died Thursday, June 14, 2007. She was born December 16, 1934 in Belleville, AR, the daughter of the late S. J. and Luna Mae Whitecotton Mosley. She was a retired beautician and a member of the Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Quinton Yancy and Harvey Newnam and the father of her children, Raymond "Frog" Davis; a brother, John Ed Mosley and sisters, Nettie Hancock, Hazel Newnam, Icy Mosley and Hazel Wandalee Mosley.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Judy Davis of Russellville, AR; daughters and sons-in-law, Cheryl and Darrel Hayden of Sheridan, AR and Linda and Greg Latham of Gravelly, AR; brother and sister-in-law, James and Nell Mosley of Newnan, GA; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lillian and Lawrence Newnam of Modesto, CA, Emma Philippi of Tennessee and Louis and Danny Farrow of Belleville, AR; ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was June 18 at Cornwell Chapel in Danville. Burial was in the Earl Ladd Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. Pallbearers were Michael Walden, Michael Yarbrough, Jason Grady, Michael Collins, William Hayden and Chris Latham. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 20, 2007)
Hazel Mosley Newnam, age 73, of Modesto, CA died Tuesday at her home. She was a native of Yell County, AR. She lived in Modesto 53 years. She was a homemaker and had been a beautician. She was a volunteer for the Salvation Army every Christmas. She belonged to the Emblem Club and was a member of the Orangeburg Avenue Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Harvey C. Newnam of Modesto; children, Patricia Nordell and Samuel H. Newnam both of Modesto; brother, James Mosley of Newnam, GA; sisters Emma Philippi and Lillian Newnam, both of Modesto and Bobby Yancy and Louise Farrow both of Danville, AR; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Funeral service was held at Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel with burial at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughsoft. Remembrances may be made to Community Hospice, 601 McHenry Ave. Modesto, CA 95350. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 26, 2000)
Franklin W. Newsom, age 21, of Casa, AR died Tuesday, May 13, 1997. He was a member of the Hickory Grove Free Will Baptist Church, the Casa Masonic Lodge 537, Casa Rural Volunteer Fire Department. He was employed by Dana Corporation as a product technician and a 1994 graduate of Casa High School. He was born January 27, 1976 at the Yell County Hospital in Danville, AR. He loved his many friends and family, the love of his community was expressed in his involvement in various organizations throughout the Casa and surrounding area. He was also involved in various sports and hobbies including hunting, fishing, golf and horseback riding.
He is survived by his father, Harry Newsom of Casa; his mother, Edith Newsom of Casa; a brother, Larry Gilmore of Russellville; a sister and brother-in-law, Belta and Rev. Gary Newport of Scottsville. AR; fianc e, Maria Parrish of Casa; three nephews, Michael and Chad Newport of Scottsville and Ricky Gilmore of Cincinnati, OH and a great number of friends and other relations.
Funeral service was May 16, 1997 at the Hickory Grove Free Will Baptist Church by the Rev. Geno Johnston and Rev. Gary Newsom. Interment was in the Fitch Cemetery. Service by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Jeremy Rainey, Jeff Watts, Curtis Hubbard, Greg Verbeck, Dudlye Meyer, Daniel Hubbard, Paul Williams and Jim Bob Wagner. Honorary Steve Rainey. Casa Volunteer Fire Dept and Masonic Lodge 537 of Casa, (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 21, 1997)
Harry Curtis Newsom, age 55, of Casa, AR died Saturday, September 2, 2000 at his home. He was born December 11, 1944 at Walcott, son of Elmer and Stella Odell Greenway Newsom. He was a member of the Hickory Grove Free Will Baptist Church, where he served as Sunday School teacher and music director. He was a former member of the Perry-Casa School Board, Casa Town Council and an active member of the Casa Volunteer Fire Department. He retired from the Arkansas State Parks System, serving as parks superintendent at several state parks.
He was preceded in death by his son, Franklin Newsom; three brothers, H. D., Bill and Jim Newsom; two sisters, Loretta Gramling and Nina Newsom.
He is survived by, his former wife, Edith Teel Newsom of Casa; a daughter, Velta Newport of Dover, AR; a son, Larry Gilmore of Casa; two brothers, Moe and Doyle Newsom both of Paragould; three sisters, Tilda Simmons of Paragould, Melba Byrd of Jonesboro and Glenda Davis of Bay; three grandsons and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held September 5 at Hickory Grove Free Will Baptist Church by Thomas Norris and Geno Johnston. Burial was in Fitch Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 13, 2000)
Margaret Michie (Watson) Newsted, age 81, of Altus, OK, formerly of Danville, AR died Wednesday, September 14, 2005. She was born in Tarvas Aberdeen Shire, Scotland on March 12, 1924. She was a member of the Southwest Baptist Church in Altus, OK. She served in the Royal Army during WWII at Oundle, England. She was a member of the Briggsville Baptist Mission while she lived here. She also served as a volunteer in the Chambers Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She was a longstanding member of the Happy Hour Doll Club and enjoyed hours of games and fun with her friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents one brother one sister all of Scotland, her husband, Leslie J. Newsted and a son, Allan M. Newsted.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Heather and Leo Baker of Poway, CA and Vicky and Daryle Moore of Altus, OK one daughter-in-law, Betty Newsted of Danville, AR seven grandchildren ten great grandchildren one sister of Scotland and several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. No funeral or memorial services are planned. Memorials may be sent to the Arkansas Baptist Children's Homes, PO Box 552, 601 West Capital, Little Rock, AR 72201. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 21, 2005)
Reverend Allan Melvin Newsted, age 54, of Danville, AR died Thursday, May 11, 2000 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. He was a native of Scotland, he was born in Tarvas, Averdenshire on June 21, 1945. He was the minister at the Briggsville Second Baptist Chapel Mission, a master electrician, a Vietnam Navy Veteran, a graduate of Southern Baptist Theology Seminary in Louisville, KY receiving a degree in Christian Ministry and was a sophomore at Arkansas Tech University working toward an Associate Degree in computer science.
He was preceded in death by his father, Leslie J. Newsted and his father-in-law, Thomas Edmond Burkett.
He is survived by, his wife, Betty Lou Burkett Newsted; his mother, Margaret Michie Watson Newsted of Danville, AR; a son and daughter-in-law, Casey and Frances Newsted of Belleville, AR; a daughter and son-in-law, Genevive and Jim Brown of Savannah, GA; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Heather and Leo Baker of Poway, CA and Vicky and Eddie Moore of Altus, OK; four grandchildren, Cameron Newsted of Russellville, AR, Kelsey and Alexander Newsted of Belleville, AR and Breyton Brown of Savannah, GA; his mother-in-law, Beatrice Burkett of Scranton, AR; three nephews, Scott Allan Baker of CA, Jason Kiersch of VA and Jay Kiersch of CO and two nieces, Kimberly Baker of CA and Brandy McIntosh of AZ.
Funeral service was May 15, 2000 at the Danville First Baptist Church with Rev. Bobby Walker, Rev. Wiley Jones and Rev. Gene Ellis officiating. Burial was in Prairie View Cemetery in Prairie View, AR. Pallbearers were Jimmy Cherry, Mark Watts, Larry Willis, Scott Ho well, Waymon Sides, Rufus Garner, John Hunnicutt and Jim Huffman. Honorary were the Deacons of the Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to the Briggsville Second Baptist Chapel Mission, PO Box 903, Danville, AR 72833. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 17, 2000)
Agnus Gertrude Newton, age 83 of Danville, died Saturday, January 10, 2009 at her home. She was born June 6, 1925 at Eufaula, OK to the late John and Eva Manns Owens. She was a homemaker and a member of the Pentecostal Church of God in Lemoore, California.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband of 67 years, Nathaniel Newton, Sr. of Danville; sons and daughters-in-law, Nathaniel and Isabel Newton, Jr. Roy Lee and Vergie Newton, Walter Ray and Pat Newton, Gary Newton, and Wesley Newton; daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Steven McKnight, Martha and Jessie Thompson, Linda and Gary Flud, Peggy and Michael Flud; over fifty grandchildren and lots of great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held today, Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 10:00 a. m. at Mt. George Cemetery with Eric Flud officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 14, 2009)
Alma Grace Newton, infant daughter of Stephanie Barnett Crites and Hunter Newton of Booneville, AR passed away July 23, 2005 in Little Rock, AR.
She is survived by her parents, Stephanie Barnett Crites and Hunter Newton of Booneville, AR a sister, Emily Crites and a brother, Bentley Crites both of the home maternal grandparents, Danny and Jane Barnett of Havana, AR and Ann Jester and the late Kenneth of Booneville also several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives.
Graveside service was July 26, 2005 at the Havana Cemetery in Havana, AR under the directions of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 3, 2005)
Mary Alean Newton, age 66, of Belleville died Monday, November 24, 2003, at the Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born December 7, 1936, in Elk City, Oklahoma to the late Odell and Annie Bell Lane Elmore. Mrs. Newton's accomplishments include an educator for over 25 years, teacher at Plainview-Rover School where she taught first and second grades, teacher and Elementary Principal at Western Yell County Schools, Graduate of Southern Bible College, Master of Education and Administration from ATU, member and pianist of the Ranger Freewill Baptist Church, Women's Auxiliary, Sunday School teacher, Vacation Bible School Director Pastor's Assistant for the Children's Evangelist Crusade, member of the Upper Spring Creek E. H. Club, and coordinator for the Belleville Reunion.
She was preceded in death by her stepmother, Irene Sides Elmore; an aunt, Geneva Dennis; a nephew, Robert Morris.
Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Paul Newton; sons and daughter-in-law, Ron Newton of Belleville, Bobby and Kim Newton of Russellville; daughter and son-in-law, Diana and Mark Griffith of Clinton, South Carolina; brother and sister-in-law, Ethred and Louise Elmore of Belleville; a sister, Rose Nell Reynolds of Belleville; 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Larry Don Elmore, Russell Morris, John Hastings, Jim Hastings, Jonathan Elmore, Justin Hastings.
Funeral service was Friday, November 28, 2003 at the Danville First Baptist Church with Brother Bruce Bland officiating. Interment was at Upper Spring Creek Cemetery, Belleville. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 3, 2003)
Opal Inez Newton, age 84, of Dardanelle died Saturday, July 8, 2006 at her home. She was born March 18, 1922 in Spiro, Oklahoma to the late Raymond and Lucy Davis Applegate. After graduation from nurse s training at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville, she married Raymond Newton in June of 1944. She then began her nursing career while Raymond was stationed in Tennessee and later in Europe, during WWII. Some of that time she worked in California. She worked for Millard-Henry Clinic in Russellville and then became county health nurse in October of 1956 and serving that capacity for twenty years before her retirement. She was also an avid quilter, having won several awards for her workmanship.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Dave Applegate.
Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Raymond Newton; a stepson, Larry Newton of Ola; one brother, Woodrow Applegate of Dover; nephews, Bill Applegate of Glendora, CA; a niece, Jane McGhghy of Glendora, CA; several other family and friends.
Services were held Tuesday at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Ken Partain, Pastor Dave Bryan and Rev. Charles King officiating. Burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Kenneth Grant, Robert McMullen, Tim Hubbard, Frank Clark, Frankie Foster, and Tommy Whitehead. Honorary Clayton Beavers, Bob Hurley, L. B. Smith, Paul Turley, John Hickey, Wayne Nordin, Delmer Merritt, Ron Taylor, Thelbert Hamilton, and Jimmy Hall. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 12, 2006)
Paul Raymond Newton, age 75, of Belleville, AR died Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. He was born September 21, 1934 at Lick Creek, IL to the late Alvin Clay and Nora Grammer Newton. He was a retired minister and History teacher, a member of Upper Spring Creek Free Will Baptist Church and retired Navy Officer.
He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Mary Alean Elmore Newton.
Survivors include children, Ron Newton of Belleville, AR, Bob and Kim Newton of Pottsville, AR, Diana and Mark Griffith of New Ellenton, SC; grandchildren, David and Michael Newton, Jessica and Daniel Anderson, Scott and Nicole Sisk, Amy & Steve Bailey, Butch and Tracy Griffith and Amanda Griffith; great grandchildren Zachcry & J. D. Bailey, Chase, Hannah, Ethan, Mark, Aleah Griffith, Brooklyn & Doren Sisk; brother and sisters-in-law, Ethred & Louise Elmore and Rose Nell Reynolds of Belleville.
Funeral service will be held 10 a. m. Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at Upper Spring Creek Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Greg Bland officiating. Burial will be at Upper Spring Creek Cemetery with Military Honors by Boyce-Woods VFW Post 3141 of Dardanelle. Memorials can be made to Miracle Outreach Ministries, 11329 Wilson Road, Belleville, AR 72824. Pallbearers include Daniel Anderson, Scott Sisk, David & Michael Newton, Bradley and Bruce Bland. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 24, 2010)
Raymond Newton, age 89 of Dardanelle died Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at UAMS. He was born January 3, 1921 at Scottsville, Arkansas to the late Thomas Frank and Minnie Ann Partain Newton.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Inez Newton; brothers and sisters, Marzo Newton, Paul Newton, Gladys Newton, Olive Price, Fern Rowlands, Ruby Freeman, Hazel Bryan, and Helen Bright.
Survivors include his son, Larry Newton and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were March 23, 2010, at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Rev. Ken Partain officiating. Burial was in Rest Haven Memorial Park in Russellville. Pallbearers David Newton, Gary Rowlands, Don Rowlands, Mike LaRue, Mark LaRue, Allen Miller. Online Obituary can be found on WWW.cornwellfuneralhomes.com Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 24, 2010)
Bertha M. Nichols, age 100 of Briggsville, died Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at Mitchell Nursing Home. She was born December 1, 1907 in Bluffton, AR to the late James and Lela Mae Edwards Monroe. She was a homemaker, mother, farmer, and member of the Church of God.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Nichols; daughter, Imogene Spears; brothers, Bill Moody and Ken Moody, and sister, Emma Lawson.
Survivors include grandsons and granddaughters-in-law, Billy Ray and Linda Hill of Bluffton, Jerry and Dana Spears of Briggsville, Tony and Diane Spears of Briggsville, and Randy and Connie Spears of Briggsville, 7 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; 3 nieces and 1 nephew.
Graveside service was at 2:00 p. m. on Saturday, August 30, 2008 at Bluffton Cemetery with Rev. Don Osolin officiating. Pallbearers were great-grandsons Justin Spears, Rodney Spears, James Spears, Dwayne Spears, Kenneth Hill and Kelly Hill. Honorary pallbearers were Terry Rose, Shannon Rose, and great-great-grandchildren. Arrangement by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 3, 2008)
Mrs. Effie Leeanna Nichols, age 92, of Onyx, AR, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 1997 at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville, AR. She was born in Onyx, February 15, 1905 daughter of the late John Thomas and Mattie Barrows Yates. She was a mother and homemaker and past Postmistress for the Onyx Post Office. She was a member of the Onyx Missionary Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters.
Survivors include her husband, Ranzie Nichols, the couple would have been married 73 years in July; a daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Porter Callaway of Hughes Springs, TX, two granddaughters and grandson-in-law, Kay and Don Humphrey of Hughes Springs. TX and Debbie McDaniel of Longview, TX; two great grandchildren, Allan Stickland of Hughes Springs, TX and Melinda Stickland of Longview, TX; two step great-grandchildren, Jimmy Humphrey of Cookville, TX and Laura Humphrey of Garland, TX and a sister Christin Horton of Daingerfield, TX.
Funeral service was held May 16 at the Onyx Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Travis Lane officiating. Burial was in the Shed Cemetery in Onyx. Pallbearers were Billy Yates, John Yates, Dave Yates, Allen Strickland, Tommy Yates, Lanny Yates and Joe Yates. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 21, 1997)
Mr. Frank C. Nichols, age 72, of Mt. George, AR died, Friday, April 11, 1997 at AMI St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church, U. S. Army Veteran of WWII, and a retired Laborer. He was born May 2, 1924, to me late Joe G. and Daisy Revells Nichols in Wakulla County, FL.
He is preceded in death by one son, Jackey Nichols.
Survivors include wife, Novl Nichols of Mt. George; three sons, Nelson Eddie Nichols and Joseph Freddie Nichols both of Mt. George and Frankie Gayle Nichols of Russellville; one daughter, Peggy Kay Nichols of Mt. George; five brothers, Gordon Nichols of Panacea, FL, Willie and Nelse Nichols both of Medart, FL, Ned Nichols of Varnville, SC and James Clifton Nichols of Tallahassee, FL; one sister, Maggie Crum of Medart, FL; also included are three grandchildren and three great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was Monday, April 14 at the Mt. George Church of Christ by Chris George. Interment followed in the Mt. George Cemetery. Services under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 16, 1997)
Mrs. Guynell Mason Nichols, age 59, of Moore's Chapel, Yell County, AR died Tuesday, November 2, 1999 at Sparks Regional Medical Center in Ft. Smith, AR. She was born September 3, 1940 in Port Arthur, TX to the late Stephen Mason. She was a homemaker and mother.
Survivors are her husband, William Paul Nichols; one son, Mason William Nichols of Sweeny, TX; her mother, Pearl Heavner Mason of Moore's Chapel and one sister, Janet Carol Martin of Moore's Chapel. Private memorial services will be held at Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 10, 1999)
John Nichols, was born in Tennessee in 1865 and died May 20 at the age of 86. He was a member of the Church of God and served as Justice of the Peace for many years in Crawford Township. He was buried in the Shed Cemetery with Rev. Bert Bashaw conducting the funeral service.
Surviving are six children, Mrs. Susie Smith of Jessieville, Bill Nichols of Bluffton, Mrs. Essie Barrows, Bob Nichols, Mrs. Pearl Hardin and Ranzie Nichols all of Onyx; one sister, Mrs. Mary Brown of Henryetta, Okla; 13 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, May 24, 1951)
Noval Juanita Nichols, age 87 of Mt. George died Friday, December 12, 2008 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. She was born June 24, 1921 at Mt. George to the late James Ed and Virginia Dukes Pickens.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Frank C. Nichols; son, Jackey Nichols; brothers, Ray and Coleman Pickens and sister, Melva Brashear.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Nelson Eddie and Beverly Nichols of Dardanelle, Joseph Freddie Nichols of Mt. George, Frankey Gayle and Kathy Nichols of Russellville; one daughter, Peggy Kay Nichols of Mt. George; three grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held today, December 17, 2008 at 10:00 a. m. at the Mt. George Church of Christ with Bro. Chris George officiating. Burial will be held in Mt. George Cemetery. Pallbearers were Lowell Reece, Buddy Reece, Clifton Reece, Robbie Titsworth, Troy Underwood and Mike Hobby. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 17, 2008)
Ranzie Nichols, age 102 of Onyx, died Saturday. Born October 23, 1906 in Onyx, he was the son of the late John and Hester Nichols. He retired from the Forest Service and was a World War II veteran.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Effie Yates Nichols, brothers, Bill, Walter, Bob and Harley Nichols, sisters, Susie Smith, Essie Burrows, and Pearlie Hardin.
Survivors include his daughter, Janice Callaway; granddaughters, Kay and Don Humphrey of Hughes Springs, Debbie McDaniel of Laneville; great-grandchildren, Alan Strickland, Jimmy Humphrey, Melinda Strickland, Laura Currey; 5 great-great-grandchildren and caregiver Lana Roberson.
Services were Monday at the Onyx Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Travis Lane and Rev. Joe Yates officiating with interment at Shed Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 28, 2009)
Terril Avril Nichols, age 65 of Ft. Smith, AR, died Monday, October 17, 2005 in Ft. Smith Hospital. Mr. Nichols was a retired truck driver and rancher.
He is survived by two daughters, Terrina Quintin of Ft. Smith and Terri Standridge of Chickalah, AR one son, Terril Nichols Jr. of Hackett, AR a sister, Jane Garcia of Wichita, KS, three brothers Butch Nichols of Greenwood, AR, Rickey Nichols of Rose Hill, KS, and Johnny Nichols of Wichita, KS, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Viewing will be from 1-9 p.m. tonight at the McConnell Funeral Home in Greenwood. Family will visit with friends from 6-8 p.m. tonight. Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 20, 2005 at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements made by McConnell Funeral Home, Greenwood, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 19, 2005)
Willie G. "Buddy" Nichols, age 69, of Ola died Monday, April 8, 2002 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. Mr. Nichols was born May 24, 1932 in Wynnsboro, Texas to the late Ed and Eula Watkins Nichols. He was a retired bricklayer, a member of the bricklayers union and the Nazarene Church.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby Nichols and Robby Nichols; two sisters, Joyce Nichols and Lois Nichols, brother-in-law, Chub Brimm.
Survivors are his wife of 50 years, Marcella Brimm Nichols, three sons and daughters-in-law, Rickie and Linda Nichols of Dale, Oklahoma, Eddie Joe and Syndi Nichols of St. Paul, Minnesota, Dickie and Stacey Nichols of Shawnee, Oklahoma; two daughters and sons-in-law, Vickie and Rusty Sisk of Charleston, Arkansas, Susan and Kevin Stone of Shawnee. Oklahoma; two brothers, Bill Nichols, Littelfield, Texas, Ray Nichols of Floydada, Texas; two sisters, Lucille Pope and Carolyn both of Floydada, adopted brother, Blocker of Shawnee, Ok., brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Janet Garner and Eldon and Vickie Brimm all of Ola, Sue Rogers of Dardanelle, Deany and Charlie Johnson of Bryants Cove; 14 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, several nephews and nieces.
Graveside services were Thursday, 10:00 a. m., Bryants Cove Cemetery, Casa with Brother-John McCourt officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 17, 2002)
Ada Ruth Nigg, age 89, of Dardanelle, AR, formerly of Urbana, IL, died Monday, May 26, 2003 at Stella Manor Nursing Home in Russellville, AR. She was born March 5, 1914 in Champaign County, IL to the late Earl and Mattie Martin Harper. She attended schools in Villa Grove and Tuscola, IL, married Otto Slade, August 11, 1935, he died in 1936, married Fredrick Jacob Nigg from December 2, 1940 until his death November 8, 1982. They farmed in the Mahomet, IL area until moving to Urbana, IL in 1954. She moved to Dardanelle, AR in 1993. She was a homemaker and mother and a member of the Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Russellville.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, three sisters and a grandchild.
She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Pastor Robert E. and Janet Slade of Harlingen, TX and Phillip C. and Jacque Nigg of Dardanelle, AR; a daughter and son-in-law, Loretta and Bart Cipolla of Altamonte Springs, FL; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Service was May 31, 2003 at Renner-Wikoff Funeral Home in Urbana, IL with interment in Grandview Memorial Garden in Champaign, IL. Local arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 4, 2003)
Jeanette Nipps, age 63, of Belleville, AR died Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at her home. She was born August 4, 1945 in Detroit, MI to the late Harry and Dorothy Milam.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry & Dorothy Milam and Lorene and Bill Derden and a grandson, Richard Vaughn.
She is survived by children and spouses, Donna and Dewy Joe Metcalf of Bluffton, AR, Lisa and Ken Butler of Van Buren, AR, Tonja Sallee & friend, Donnie Green, Pam and Allen Deal, all of Belleville, AR, Jamie Nipps & friend Michelle Smith of Centerville, AR; eleven grandchildren; six great grandchildren and special care-giver, Hannah Deal.
Memorial service was March 1, 2008 at First Assembly of God Church in Dardanelle, AR. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 5, 2008)
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