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Bennie Robert Parks, age 89 of Dardanelle, died Thursday, June 12, 2003 at the Veterans Hospital in Little Rock. He was born August 17, 1913 in Wild Cat Hollow, Arkansas to the late Tom and Anna Thompson Parks. He was a WWII disable Army Veteran and a member of the St. John's Missionary Baptist Church in Dardanelle.
He was preceded in death by his wives, Louise Parks and Rebecca Parks; three sisters, Vilina May, Maggie Whitman, Mary Thompson and a brother, Roy Parks.
Survivors are his wife, Maggie Franklin Parks; 13 stepchildren, Diane Tucker, Dashon Tucker and Cameron Tucker, all of Brinkley, Yvonne Chaten and Earl Tucker, both of Little Rock, Anna Fowler of Russellville, Lenora Triggs, Ronda Chaten, Clem Tucker, Timothy Tucker, Amanda Tucker and Tonia Tucker, all of Dardanelle, Linda Woods of Jonesboro; three sisters, Amy Garnichaud, Mamie Washington and Lucille Cleveland, all of Los Angles, California and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Services were Monday, June 16, 2003 at St. John's Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Casper Pinkney officiating. Interment was in Nebo Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Pallbearers were John Freeman, Timothy Tucker, Sr., Clem Tucker, Dashon Tucker, Waymon Woods, Sr., Bobby Chaten, and Cory Thompson. Honorary were deacons of the St. John's Missionary Baptist Church, Sweet Home Baptist Church and New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 18, 2003)
Betty Jo Parks, age 65, a resident of Harvey, AR died Tuesday, February 4, 1997 at St. Edwards Mercy Hospital at Ft. Smith. She was born on June 8, 1931 at Ringgold, LA to Hughie and Verdice Brown Marler. She married J. C. Parks on October 4, 1947 at Lake Village, AR. She was a homemaker and a member of the Mulberry Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors are husband, J. C. Parks of Harvey; a son, Johnny Parks of Avery, TX; a daughter, Dianne Hunnicutt of Harvey; four grandsons; three great-grandchildren and three sisters, Odell Stovall of Tennessee, Jimmie Ward of North Carolina and Virginia Henry of Kentucky.
Funeral service was February 7, 1997 at Mulberry Free Will Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. J. A. Hunnicutt and assisted by Rev. Lavan Robinson. Burial was in the Monroe Cemetery at Harvey. Casketbearers were Steven VanRavensway, Keith VanRavensway, David VanRavensway, Eric Parks, Ernie VanRavensway and Preston Hunnicutt. Honorary: Junior Marker and J. B. Wagner. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 12, 1997)
Casey Jess Parks, age 26 of Dardanelle, died Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at UAMS. He was born August 17, 1982 in Dardanelle to Dale and Kay Haggard Parks. He was a member of the Dardanelle Missionary Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Oscar and Juanita Haggard, Hilda Parks and E. H. Parks.
Survivors include his parents, Dale and Kay Parks of Dardanelle; aunts and uncles, Jeanie and Joe Crites of Dardanelle, Karen and Gary Childress of Russellville; great-aunt and uncle, Alice and Fred Inman of Stuttgart and many other relatives.
Memorial services were held Saturday, January 17, 2009 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle, with Bro. Tom McElmurry officiating. Honorary pallbearers Chris Dicks, Ryan Golden, Jonathon George, Joseph Linker, John Berry Helton, Nolan Wells, and Thomas Hampton. Cremation Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 21, 2009)
Mrs. Claudia Parks, died March 14th, 1947 in Los Angeles, California (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, March 20, 1947)
Clyde Parks, infant son of Mitchell and Jennifer Phaup Parks of Belleville died Sunday, June 22, 2008 at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville.
Survivors include his parents, Grandparents, Lenora and Ronald Phaup of Belleville, Anita White of Mansfield, Michael Parks of Amity and a host of uncles, aunts and cousins.
Graveside services will be Thursday, 9:00 a. m. at Upper Spring Creek Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 2, 2008)
J. C. Parks, 83, of Harvey, Arkansas, died Monday, January 19, 2004 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, Arkansas. The son of Oliver and Martha Ann (Wicker) Parks, he was born August 16, 1920 in Tom, Oklahoma. He was a cattleman and was a member of the Mulberry Free Will Baptist Church in Gravelly, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his wife Betty Jo Parks; his parents; one sister, Lola Cates, and three brothers, Jessie, Chester and Clifford Parks. Survivors include one son, Johnny Parks of A very, TX; one daughter, Dianne Hunnicutt of Nola, AR; four brothers, Jim Parks of Horatio, AR, O. J. Parks of Parks, AR; Bruce Parks of Henderson, TX, Virgil Parks of Utah; one sister, Annie Rice of Horatio, AR; six grandsons, Keith VanRavensway of Waldron, AR, David VanRavensway of Ola, AR, Steven VanRavensway of Norfolk, VA, Eric Parks of A very, TX, Preston Hunnicutt of Waldron, AR, & Nick Hunnicutt of Danville, AR; 7 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was Friday, January 23, 2004 at Mulberry Free Will Baptist church in Gravelly, AR. Reverend J. A. Hunnicutt and Reverend Lavan Robinson officiated. Burial was in Monroe Cemetery at Harvey, AR by Humphrey Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Keith David VanRavensway, Eric Parks, Preston & Nick Hunnicutt, Junior Marker. Honorary were Steven & Ernie VanRavensway, Dan & Larry Allen, Dale Lambert, Tommy Vanover. Internet obituary may be found at Legacy. com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 28, 2004)
J.C. Parks, age 83, of Harvey, Arkansas died Monday, January 19, 2004 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, Arkansas. The son of Oliver and Martha Ann (Wicker) Parks, he was born August 16, 1920 in Tom, Oklahoma. He was a cattleman and was a member of the Mulberry Free Will Baptist Church in Gravelly, AR.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jo Parks and was also preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Lola Cates, and three brothers, Jessie, Chester and Clifford Parks.
He is survived by one son, Johnny Parks of Avery, Texas; one daughter, Dianne Hunnicutt of Nola, AR; six grandsons, Keith VanRavensway of Waldron, AR, David VanRavensway of Ola, AR, Steven VanRavensway of Norfolk, VA, Eric Parks of Avery, TX, Preston Hunnicutt of Waldron, AR and Nick Hunnicutt of Danville, AR; seven great-grandchildren; four brothers, Jim Parks of Horatio, AR, O.J. Parks of Parks, AR, Bruce Parks of Henderson, TX and Virgil Parks of Utah; one sister, Annie Rice of Horatio, AR; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 23, 2004 at Mulberry Free Will Baptist Church in Gravelly, Arkansas. Reverend J.A. Hunnicutt and Reverend Lavan Robinson officiated. Burial was at Monroe Cemetery at Harvey, Arkansas by Humphrey Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Keith VanRavensway, David VanRavensway, Eric Parks, Preston Hunnicutt, Nick Hunnicutt and Junior Marker. Honorary pallbearers were Steven VanRavensway, Dan Allen, Dale Lambert, Tommy Vanover, Ernie VanRavensway and Larry Allen. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Mary Leek, Newspaper: The Waldron News, Waldron, Arkansas, 1-28-2004)
Laura Evaline Parks, age 89, of Tonganoxie, KS, widow of Earl Parks died Sunday, January 2, 2000 at Tonganoxie Nursing Center. She was born August 18, 1910 in Chickalah, AR to the late Berry and Inez "Cecil" Scott. She moved to Kansas City, KS in 1954 and to Tonganoxie, KS in 1987. She was a member of the Sunset Hills Christian Church, Kansas City, KS but attended Tonganoxie Christian Church the last 12 years. She was united in marriage June 29, 1929 in Dardanelle, AR to the late Earl Parks. She will be remembered for the care of her family, her loving spirit and hard work and her dedication to gardening and quilting.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Cecil and Jack Scott and her son-in-law, Glenn C. Martin.
Survivors include three daughters, Shirley Martin of Tonganoxie, KS, Sharon Dodge of Lynwood, KS and Reatha Smith of Attica, KS; two sisters, Lula Miller of Dardanelle, AR and Veronia Rutledge of Branch, AR; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Service was January 4, 2000 at the Quisenberry Chapel, Tonganoxie, KS with the Rev. Ben SaathorT officiating. Services by Quinsenberry Funeral Home. Burial will be today, Wednesday, January 5, 2000 at 2:00 p. m. Chickalah Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 5, 2000)
Leon Parks, age 77, of Ola, AR, died Sunday, February 3, 2008 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, AR. The son of Sidney and Noma Pearl McDaniel Parks, he was born October 16, 1930 in Casa, AR. He married Dorothy Mott, on April 28, 1956 at the Plain-view Baptist Church. He was a United States Veteran of the Korean War and retired after working many years as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Forsgren Brothers, Inc. He was a Member of the First Baptist Church of Plainview.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife Dorothy Parks of Ola; one son, Larry Parks of Ola, one daughter, Donna Sutterfield of Little Rock; one granddaughter; three sisters, Margie & James Mott of Ola, Carol & Lavell King of Little Rock, Judy Kemp of Little Rock; and many loving nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral will be at 2:00 p. m. Thursday, February 7, 2008 at the First Baptist Church in Plainview Rev. Charlie Bird & Rev. Mike Ault will officiate. Burial will be at Salem Cemetery by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be 6:00p. m. -8:00p. m. Wednesday at the funeral home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 6, 2008)
Robert Amos Parks, age 73, of Dover died Saturday, November 19, 2005. He was born March 28, 1932 in Casa, Arkansas to Robert Lester and Ollie Luttrell Parks. He was a Korean Army Veteran, switchman with B & O at Chicago for 12 years, and a tool maker for AT&T for 18 years.
Survivors are his daughters, Sharon McClaine of Shreveport, LA; sisters, Theresa Alexander of Pottsville, Sally Holmes of Casa; grandchildren, Stormy and Shane McClaine; a special nephew, Ted Alexander and a host of nephews and nieces.
Graveside service was held at Needmore Cemetery at Casa on Monday, November 21, 2005 under the direction of Corn well Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 23, 2005)
Virgil Parks, age 81, of Dardanelle, AR died Wednesday, October 27, 1999 at his home in Dardanelle, AR. He was born November 11, 1917 in Scranton, Logan County, AR to the late Virgil Clifford and Mary Belle Simmons Parks. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and a salesman.
Survivors are one sister, Ada Mills of Clarksville, AR; one nephew, Jim Mills of Clarksville, AR; three nieces, Margaret Mitchell of Dardanelle, Joan McCleskey of College Station, TX and Dr. Mary O'Bar of Lubbock, TX; 10 great-nephews and nieces.
Graveside service was Saturday at Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 3, 1999)
Seth James Parrish, age 21, of Russellville, AR died Wednesday, September 16, 1998 at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville.
He is survived by his parents, Jan and Dan Henderson of Smackover, AR and Mike and Delba Parrish of Russellville; three brothers, Drew and Tucker Henderson f Smackover, AR and Clint Brown of Springfield, MO; two sisters, Ashli Parrish of Smackover and Angie Brown of Little Rock, AR; his grandparents, Doyle and Nina Jones and Jill Henderson all of Smackover and Betty and Melvin Parrish of Dardanelle, AR and one nephew, Caleb Brown.
A memorial service was held September 19, 1998 at the First United Methodist Church in Smackover. Memorials may be made to the Camp Fund at Smackover First United Methodist Church or to the Smackover Public Library. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 30, 1998)
Sharon Kay Parrish, age 38 of Russellville, AR died Tuesday, September 29, 1998 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born, January 21, 1960 in Santa Paula, CA to the late Jim Marvin and Lillian Rogers Dennis. She was a homemaker and mother and member of the First Free Will Baptist Church in Russellville.
She was preceded in death by a brother, David Dennis.
Survivors include her husband, Mike Parrish; one son, John Paul Rudder of Russellville; two daughters, Magen Parrish and Amber Parrish of Russellville; a step son, Trey Parrish of Russellville; a step daughter, Lindsey Parrish of Paris; a brother, Jimmy C. Dennis of Vilonia; four sisters, Patricia Sullivan of Briggsville, AR, Shirley Mitchell of Houston, AR, Sandy Jackson of Belleville, AR and Karen Caldwell of Vilonia; one granddaughter, Jostin K. Rudder of Russellville.
Service was October 2, 1998. Interment was in Rest Haven Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were John David Davis, Steven Dennis, Randy Mitchell, Ron Sullivan, Randy Rapp and Steve Hett. Honorary were Jamie Caldwell, Bobby Goats, Butch Parrish. Paul Parrish and Charles Parrish. Memorials may be made to Sharon Parrish Memorial Fund at Simmons First Bank, account 97-124-53 in Russellville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 7, 1998)
Solomon Parrish, age 69, passed away September 28, 1958 at the home of his son in Snyder, Tex. Mr. Parrish had been a resident of Booneville for the last 20 years and was visiting his son at the time of his death.
He is survived by two sons, Otto of Snyder and Melvin of Danville; three daughters Nora Oden of North Little Rock, Ruth Hotaling of West Lebanon, N. Y. and Jean Stafford of Ft. Smith and 15 grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas- Originally published on Thursday, October 2, 1958)
Kenneth M. Parsley, age 87, died Monday, May 14, 2001 in Dardanelle, AR. He was born July 29, 1913 in Hindsville, AR to the late Samuel G. and Cuynthia Brashears Parsley. He graduated from the University of Arkansas Law School in 1945. He served from 1942-1945 with the US Navy in the Pacific Theater during WWII, including action at Guadalcanal and New Hebrides. He was a 50 year member of the Arkansas State Bar Association. He was a past member of American Legion, Arkansas Oil and Gas Association, Rotary Club and Dardanelle Chamber of Commerce. He served as the city attorney for Dardanelle for 30 years. He served as charge lay leader, administrative board member and adult Sunday school teacher in the First United Methodist Church of Dardanelle.
Survivors include his wife, Anna Love Harmon Parsley; a daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Richard McDowell of Hope, AR; two granddaughters and husbands, Amanda and Trent Patterson, Austin, TX and Amy Love and Dr. Greg Whorton of Hot Springs, AR; a great-granddaughter; nephew and nieces.
A memorial service will be held today, Wednesday, May 16 at 2:00 PM at the First Methodist Church, Dardanelle. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle. Honorary pallbearers were Dana Merritt, H. G. "Red" Layman, Glyndal Roberts, Len Cotton, Billy Bob Bullock, A. B. Cox, Flip Cowger, Ken Helton, Hugh Balloun, Neal Goins, Selso Tovar, Orville Brown. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 16, 2001)
Myrtle Parson, age 75 of Ola, died Sunday, May 23, 2010 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. She was born December 24, 1934 to the late Bill Parson and Vennie Wadsworth Smith in Yell County, AR.
She is preceded in death by her father, Bill Parson; step-father and mother, John and Vennie Wadsworth Smith; stepbrothers and sisters, Hazel Smith, Floyd Smith, Jay Smith, Grace Polmere, Ozelma Blumhof and Jewell Dickey.
Survivors include several cousins and her family of 33 years at Yell County Nursing Home.
Memorial service was Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at Upper Spring Creek Cemetery. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 2, 2010)
Ernest Gerald (Ernie) Parsons, 72, born in Wildcat Hollow near Dardanelle, left this earth to be with our Lord and Savior on October 24. He was a veteran of the U. S. navy, and served on the U. S. S. Intrepid.
He is preceded in death by parents, Jim and Erle Parsons; brothers, Clarence, Junior, G. H. and J. C. Parsons; one sister Modene Derrick.
He is survived by his wife, Nina Parsons; sons, Steve Parsons and wife Georgia, and Michael Parsons all of Ozark; sisters, Irene Crader and husband Dennis of Leadington, MO., and Lorene Hansell and husband Alva of Desloge, MO.; and numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Sunday November 1 from 2-4 p. m. Mr. Parsons requested that instead of flowers that a donation be made in his memory to Arkansas Children's Hospital Foundation Dept., P. O. Box 2222, Little Rock, AR 72202. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 28, 2009)
Lonnie Parsons, age 70, of Dardanelle died Monday, August 22, 1988 at the Dardanelle Hospital. He was a retired Morton Foods employee and a veteran of W. W. II.
Survivors are one son, Carter Parsons of Dardanelle and two grandchildren.
Services were Wednesday, graveside at Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 8/22/1988)
Mrs. Mary Pearl Shields Parsons of Ola died Monday night at a Little Rock hospital. She was the widow of George Parsons of Ola. Mrs. Parsons was a member of the Plainview school faculty and formerly taught at Ola.
She is survived by a sister, Mrs. O. J. Harkey of Ola; a daughter, Mrs. Erwin Stelzer of Carlo, Ill. and a nephew. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 17, 1949)
Richard Luther Parsons, age 84, of Dardanelle, AR died Wednesday; August 26, 1998 at Paris Health arid Rehabilitation Center at Paris, AR He was born April 6, 1914 in Scott County, he was the son of the late George Washington and Mar Francis Taylor, a farmer and a member of the First Pentecostal Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Eulene Parsons; three brothers, George, Fred and Jim Parsons; and three sisters, Dena Bell, Isa Gatlin and Artie Crutcher.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Hammack Parsons; a son, R. L. Parsons of Paris; two step-sons, James Yarbrough of Poteau, OK and Herman Yarbrough of Scranton; two step-daughters, Jane Varnell of Dardanelle and Janette Farmer of Delaware; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and 12 step-grandchildren.
Graveside service was Saturday at the Graves Cemetery by the Rev. Lonnie Guess and the Rev. David Jay. Burial was by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 2, 1998)
Bill Hugh Partain, age 69, a resident of Castleberry, Alabama, formerly of Plainview, Arkansas, died Thursday, April 4, 2002 at Evergreen Medical Center in Evergreen, Alabama. He was born on December 12, 1932 Onyx, Arkansas. He was a retired building contractor also retired from the United States Navy.
Survivors include his wife, Annie Jo Partain of Castleberry, Alabama; a son, Michael Partain of Kalistell, Montana; three daughters, Deborah Hughes of Salinas, California, Donna Partain of Whitefish, Montana, Tiffani Partain of Castleberry, Alabama; two brothers, Elmer Partain of Springview, Arkansas, Jack Partain of Las Vegas, Nevada; and a sister, Pauline Partain of Camden, Arkansas.
Graveside funeral service and burial will be 2:00 p. m. Wednesday, April 10, 2002 in New Bethel Cemetery at Plainview, Arkansas under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. No visitation is scheduled. Internet obituaries may be found at Legacy.com and Humphreyfuneral.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 10, 2002)
Edna Faye Partain, age 87 of Brownsville, TN, formerly of Plainview, died Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at Crestview Health Care Center of Brownsville, TN. She was born September 3, 1920 in Kingston, AR to the late James Edgar & Sarah Ollie Haywood Hawkins. She was a mother and homemaker and a member of the Plainview First Baptist Church.
Edna was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elmer Partain and grandson, Jackson Nichols.
Survivors include son & daughter-in-law, James & Brenda Partain of Rogers, Arkansas; daughter & son-in-law, Marylin & Randy Kipley of Brownsville, TN; twin sister, Ollie Mae Wagner of Sacramento, CA; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held June 21, 2008 at Plainview First Baptist Church. Burial was in New Bethel Cemetery in Plainview. Pallbearers were William Smith, Phillip Partain, Michael Millwood, Raymond Hunt, Greg Hunt and Doug Forrest. Honorary pallbearers were Mel "Jr. " Smith, Randy Kipley and Randy Nichols. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 25, 2008)
Elmer Partain, 86, of Brownsville, Tennessee, formerly of Plainview, Arkansas, died Saturday, September 25, 2004 at Jackson, TN. The son of Robert and Ola Keener) Partain, he was born January 14, 1918 in Bluffton, AR. He was a Navy Veteran and member of the First Baptist Church of Plainview.
Survivors include his wife Edna Partain of Brownsville, TN; a son and daughter-in-law James and Brenda Partain of Rogers, AR; a daughter and son-in-law Marylin and Randy Kipley of Brownsville, TN; four grandchildren and spouses William and Tonya Smith, Phillip and Jamie Partain, Kim and Michael Millwood, Stephanie and Randy Nichols; six grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2 p. m. Wednesday at the Plainview First Baptist Church. Burial will be at New Bethel Cemetery at Plainview by Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 29, 2004)
Fred Partain, age 82, a resident of Dardanelle, AR died Wednesday, October 15, 2008, at the home of his daughter in Conway. He was born May 19, 1926, at Onyx, AR to George and Addie Keener Partain. He was reared in Onyx and lived the majority of his adult life in Dardanelle. Known to many as "Mr. Dardanelle, he was a dedicated servant to the Dardanelle Community. He served two years in the United States Army during World War II before beginning a 37 1/2 year career with Arkansas Power and Light. He served on the Dardanelle City Council for 10 years and was a member of the Dardanelle Fire Department for 20 years which he served eight as chief. He is past quartermaster of the Veterans of Foreign War Boyce Woods Post 3141 and past master of the Bright Star Masonic Lodge No. 213. He provided leadership in school related activities including band and athletic clubs in Dardanelle earning him the honor of "Mr. Sand Lizard" in 1974, and was a member of the Dardanelle Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Robbie Lee Green Partain; and two siblings, Louie Partain and Verla Partain Mashek.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Donna Partain of Dardanelle; a daughter and son-in-law, Lyn and Tim Haralson of Conway; four grandchildren, Timothy Christy and his wife Melissa, Jordan and Skyler Haralson, all of Conway, and Camille Hofstetter of Piano, Texas; and a sister, Erma Nell Peugh of Dardanelle.
The funeral was Saturday, October 18, 2008, at the First Presbyterian Church in Dardanelle with the Rev. Kelly Pearson officiating. Masonic rites provided by the Bright Star Masonic Lodge No. 213. Burial with military honors provided by the Veterans of Foreign War Boyce-Woods Post 3141, in the Chickalah Cemetery at Chickalah under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Pallbearers were James Obie Woods, Kenneth Jones, Robbie Lewis, David Gates, Robert Beck, and Billy Haralson. Honorary pallbearers were Franklin Wesley, Jimmy Ellis, members of the Bright Star Masonic Lodge No. 213, members and former members of the Dardanelle Fire Department, and members of the V F. W. Boyce-Woods Post 3141. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www. Shinnfuneral. com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 22, 2008)
George Partain, age 79, died Saturday at his home in Yell County. He was a native of Arkansas and a well known farmer.
Survivors include his wife, two sons, Carl and Claude Partain of Dardanelle, two daughters, Mrs. Vada DeWitt of Dardanelle and Mrs. Edna Kemp of Chickalah; a brother. John Partain of Texas; a sister Mrs. Nora Ellis of Hot Springs and five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, December 11, 1952)
Maxey L. D. "Jack" Partain, age 72, of Texas City passed away Monday, December 9, 2002 at his residence in Texas City. He was born January 21, 1930 in Rover, Arkansas and had resided in Texas City for one year formerly of Plainview, Arkansas. He served in the U. S. Army and then retired from the US Air Force after 21 1/2 years and Merchant Marines for 20 years.
Survivors include his wife of 15 years, Mary Partain of Texas City; four daughters, Paula Suitor of Las Vegas, Nevada, Cindy McGregor of Augusta, South Carolina, Judy Nuss of Bayou Vista, TX and Sylvia Suitor of Texas City; one son and daughter-in-law, Gene and Paula Suitor of Temple, TX; sister, Pauline Partain of Camden, AR; brother, Elmer Partain of Plainview, AR and seventeen grandchildren.
Funeral services were Wednesday, December 11, 2002 at the Temple Baptist Church in Texas City with Pastor Rudy Rios officiating. Graveside services and burial was held Friday, December 13, 2002 at New Bethel Cemetery, Plainview, AR with Rev. Blaine Craig officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 18, 2002)
Mrs. Grover R. Partee, age 43, died in a Bismarck, North Dakota hospital June 2, 1952 after a long illness. Mrs. Partee was born at Ola, January 14, 1909. She was member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Grover R. Partee of Riverdale, North Dakota; one son, G. J. Jr. of the home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry R. Coker, of Ola, Rt. 11; two sisters, Mrs. Drew Jones of Greenwood and Mrs. A. C. Crank of San Antonio, Tex.; four brothers, Theodore J. Coker of Stockleridge, Ga., Henry Coker, Jr. of Trenton, New Jersey, James B. of South Gate, Calif. and Connie of Washington, D. G. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 12, 1952)
Ruth Mae Blankenship Partin, age 76 of Clarksville died Sunday. Mrs. Partin was born January 2, 1917 in Yell County, Arkansas to the late James R. and Alice R. Spears Blankenship. She was a housewife and mother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Partin.
Survivors include a son, Lee Partin of Russellville; two daughters, Violet Bledsaw, Lamar and Betty Askew of North Little Rock; three sisters, Josephine Gilbert of Pleasant Plains, Irene Nash of Centerville and Lorene King of Ola. Four grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren Pallbearers were her nephews.
Services were Tuesday, August 31 at the First Baptist Church in Centerville with the Rev. Monroe Hunt officiating. Interment was in Dacus Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 9/1/1993)
Wade Partin, formerly of Danville, of California, passed away. He often returned to Danville during fair week to visit with friends. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 9, 2008)
Walter F. Partin, 69, died last Friday in a Little Rock hospital. He was formerly of Dardanelle.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Kate Partin; three sons, Roger, of Centerville; Mark and Bob of North Little Rock; three daughters, Mrs. Ed Eubanks, North Little Rock; Mrs. Richard Parsons, Delaware and Alene Partin, North Little Rock; three brothers, Gene Partin, Ola; George and Fred Partin, Atoka, Okla; two half-brothers, Hobart and Rosco Sloan, Ola; three sisters, Mrs. J. R. Strait, Mrs. Mary Scott, Ola and Mrs. C. C. Dacus of Maxine. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 5, 1956)
Woodrow Wade Partin, born June 21, 1912 in Danville, Arkansas, passed away on July 4, 2008 in San Pedro, California.
Wade joined his "girls", Genevieve, wife of 64 years, and daughter, Janet, in the presence of their Lord on the 4th of July.
His tender-hearted, optimistic, "can do" outlook will be welcomed in Heaven. A celebration of his life will be held Monday, July 28, 2008 at 10:30 A. M. at 1st Presbyterian Church of San Pedro, 731 South Averill Avenue, San Pedro, California 90732. Memorials may be directed to the 1st Presbyterian Church of San Pedro. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 23, 2008)
Mary Celeste Paschall, age 73, a loving wife, mother and friend passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2008. Mary was born February 24, 1935 in Brinkley and was raised in Danville. She was a graduate of Danville High School and Arkansas State Teachers College. Mary was long connected to Danville and Yell County throughout her life. Mary was Una Mathis and Taylor Collums only child.
Mary Paschall is survived by her husband Ray, Sr. of Hot Springs; two sons, Ray, Jr. and his wife Naomi of Nashville, TN and Bill Paschall of Little Rock; a granddaughter, Jordan Rene Paschall of Nashville; two aunts, Veona Mathis Caudle, NC and Zona Gale Mathis Caldwell, CA; two nieces, Brenda Sharpmack and Beverly Prince of Pine Bluff and a special god-daughter, Jessica Bryant of Hot Springs and many cousins.
Funeral services were held October 24 at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 5, 2008)
Marcelino Francisco Pastor, infant son of Gabriel Pastor and Maria Guadalupe Navarrete Pastor died Sunday, December 3, 2006 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his parents; Gabriel and Guadalupe Pastor of Danville and other family members.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle with Father Bill officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 6, 2006)
Charles Patterson, 63, died July 5, 1956 at his home at Parks. He had lived most of his life at Gravelly, was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church and of the Gravelly Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include his wife and several nieces and nephews. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 19, 1956)
Dale Patterson, age 65 of Dardanelle, AR died Saturday, October 13, 2001 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. He was born April 17, 1936 in Jayton, TX to the late Henry Abram and Nora Bea Harrison Patterson. He was a retired Arkla employee and a member of the Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors are his wife, Mary Cooper Patterson; mother of his children, Rita Patterson of Pottsville, AR; a son, Michael Patterson of Pottsville, AR; two daughters, Becky Guajardo and Lynn Hernandez both of Pottsville, AR; three step-sons, E. John Smith of Omaha, NE, Jime Smith of Mesquite, TX and Jerry Smith of Tigard, OR; a stepdaughter, Debra Meter of Lincoln, NE; one brother, Jerry Patterson of Denver City, TX; two sisters, Clydie Boydston of Ceres, CA and Grace Erathe of Spur, TX; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; 12 step grandchildren and two step great grandchildren.
Service was October 16, 2001 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle, AR with Rev. Charlie King and Eagle Lodge 3928 in Russellville officiating. Interment was in Pisgah Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Bob Garner, Ken Collins, Greg Meyer, Don Alvie, John Hall, Charles Barclay. Honorary were member of Eagles Lodge 3628, Russellville and Dr. Andrew Henry. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 17, 2001)
Ina Faye Blagg Patterson, age 90, of Danville, AR died Monday, September 13, 2004 at Mitchell Nursing Home in Danville. She was born November 16, 1913 in Yell County to the late Bedford Forrest and Ola Crossland Austin. She was a homemaker and a member of the Gravelly Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Harley Blagg and Clark Patterson.
She is survived by several nephews and nieces.
Graveside service will be Saturday at 10:00 a. m. at Parks Cemetery by Rev. Royce Savage officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Visitation will be Friday, 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 15, 2004)
J. B. "Pat" Patterson, age 81, of Conway, formerly of Russellville, died Friday, June 2 2000, at his home. Born September 4, 1918, at Plainview to the late William Henderson and Bertha Mae Hickman Patterson, he was a retired truck driver. He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II, having served in Italy for two years, and a member of Harmony Free Will Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by a son, Pat Patterson; a daughter, Linda Rogerson; two brothers, Lyles and Ovid Patterson; and two sisters, Effie Hudson and Atha Patton.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Lydia Patterson; a daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Roger Williams of Conway; two sisters, Cletus Brewer of Morrilton and Retha Travis of Atkins; nine grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 10 a. m. Monday at the Shinn Chapel with the Rev. A. E. Bo Coffman and the Rev. Bob Alexander officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p. m. today at the funeral home. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by Mary Fowler Leek, Newspaper: unknown, -/-/2000)
James Bruce Patterson, age 45 of Russellville, died Thursday, October 30, 2008 at St. Marys Regional Medical Center. He was born December 12, 1962 in Waldron and was the son of Patsy Garrett Benefield and the late Tommy Shorty Patterson. He was a Sergeant for the U. S. Army-Infantry-3rd Armored Division, a member of the Screaming Eagles, a Veteran of Desert Storm, and received many accommodations and medals for his service. He was a member of the Baptist Church of Plainview and was employed by Bibler Lumber Company for 11 years where he was a machine operator. He loved stock cars, animals, and his family. He was a student at Plainview and graduated in the state of Washington.
He is preceded in death by his father, Tommy Patterson; stepfather, James K. Benefield; grandmother, Nobie Garrett and uncle, Gary Garrett.
Survivors include his wife of 11 years, Debra Patterson of Russellville; daughter, Alyssa Patterson of Friedberg, Germany; mother, Patsy Benefield of Plainview; brothers and sister-in-law, Lynn and Nancy Patterson, and Tommy Lee Jr. Patterson, all of Plainview; sisters, Denise Cunningham of Little Rock, Carolyn Burnett, and KaKa Patterson, both of Danville; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jerry and Shirley Kilburn of Harrison; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and a host of friends and family. Pallbearers were Keith Snyder, Don Brothers, Lynn Patterson, Christopher Patterson, John Thomas Patterson and Allen Phillips. Honorary Pallbearers included Todd Phillips, Kenneth Taff, Tommy Patterson, Kevin Treat, Robert Flynn and Jeff Chamberlain.
Services were held Monday at Cornwell Chapel in Danville with Rev. Stacy Lisenby officiating. Burial followed in Hawkins Cemetery in Parks, AR. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 5, 2008)
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