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SOCIAL CIRCLE - Mrs. Vida May Howell Payne, age 75, of Jacksonville, Fla. a native of Social Circle (Yell County) died August 20.
Survivors are a son, Tyler Payne of Jacksonville; a brother, Dortho Howell of Oklahoma; a sister, Mamie Griffin of Hart man (Johnson County), am three grandchildren.
Funeral and burial were in Tennessee. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 8/20/1988)
Virgil Melton Payne, 53, a lifetime resident of Hot Springs, died Friday, March 27, 1958 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Hot Springs. He was a member of the Baptist Church, American Legion, VFW and a veteran of World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lennie Priddy Payne and two daughters, Mary Lenn and Patricia Payne, all of Hot Springs; a brother, Clyde Payne of Long Beach, Calif; and a sister, Mrs. Vera Carter of Hot Springs. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 3, 1958)
Zelmar Payne, 57 year old chief gauger for Cities Service Pipe Line Co. Cushing, Okla. was found dead of a heart attack while on duty south of Cushing, July 22, 1955.
Loyd Carmen, Cities Service engineer, who discovered Payne, said he began to look for the gauger after Mrs. Payne telephoned him that her husband had not arrived for lunch. Carmen said he checked all tanks at the company's tank farm before finding Payne in a relaxed position at the wheel of his car with one arm out the window. The car was partially hidden from view by the tank. Reports found in the car indicated that Payne had gauged a tank about 9 a. m. He had driven his car to the tank, climbed the stairway to the top of the tank made the gauge and returned to his car. His reports were found on the seat beside him and his hat was in the back seat where he had apparently laid it on returning. Cities Service employees had searched the tanks farms after Payne had failed to report in after 9 a. m. The tank farm near Yale was also searched. He was born October 23, 1897, at Havana and was married to Kate Moudy in 1920. He had been employed with the Cities Service Pipe Line since 1927.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Kate Payne of the home, one son, Kenneth Payne stationed in Tokyo, Japan with the Air Force; three grandsons, two brothers, Otho Payne of Bauxite, Paul Payne with the Navy in Cuba and two sisters, Mrs. Gloyd Buckman and Mrs. Lois Oates of Belleville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 28, 1955)
George W. Pazdera, age 84, of Dardanelle, AR died Thursday, May 30, 2002 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. He was born December 9, 1917 in Dardanelle, the son of the late Frank J. and Cennie Wesley Pazdera. He was a pharmacist, retired from the National Guard Company F 153rd and a Catholic.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Frank Pazdera, Jr.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Burchfield Pazdera; five sisters, Cecelia Johnston of Russellville, AR, Elvenia Kunz of Louisville, CO, Helen Holland of Woodland, CA, Dorothy Pazdera, Greenwood, AR and Mildred Barnes, Denver, CO and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral service was Monday at St. Augustine's Catholic Church with Father Vencent Flusche officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Bill Phiefer, Bob Bata, Dennis Lee Johnston, Bobby Balloun, and Lee Johnston. Memorials may be made to St. Augustine Catholic Church or the charity of your choice. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 5, 2002)
Mary S. Pazdera age 87 of Dardanelle died Thursday, February 16, 2006 at Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born October 5, 1918 at Columbia County, AR to the late John Calhoun and Lou Ellen Henry Burchfield. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Dardanelle.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Pazdera; four brothers, Tom Burchfield, Jeff Burchfield, Bob Burchfield and Francis Burchfield; two sisters, Ellen Wilson and Lucille Erskin.
Survivors include a brother, Joe Burchfield of Odessa, TX; four sisters-in-law, Helen Holland of Woodland, CA, Cecelia Johnston of Russellville, Dorothy Pazdera of Greenwood, AR, Mildred Barnes of Denver, CO and numerous nephews and nieces.
Funeral services were held on Monday, February 20, 2006 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Bobby Loyd officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery. Pallbearers were Franklin Wesley, Bill Pfeifer, Bobby Balloun, Bobby Willis, Irvin Balloun and Bob Bata. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 22, 2006)
Robert E. Peak, age 50 of London died Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at his home. He was born March 18, 1955 at South Bend, IN. He was owner operator of the Peak Express Truck Lube in Russellville.
He is preceded in death by an infant son, Darren Peak.
Survivors include his wife, Joan Vail Peak of London; a daughter, Kim Marie Humphrey of Mishawaka, IN; a son, Christopher Stockbridge of Mishawaka, IN; a stepson and his wife, Charles and Michelle McClure of Pottsville; his father, Richardo Peak of Elkhart, IN; mother and companion, Sherry Peak and Tom Knox of Vandalia, MI; three grandchildren, Carlee McClure of Pottsville, Austin and Kayrna Humphrey of Mishawaka, IN.
Funeral services were held Saturday, December 31, 2005 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Rev. Danny Fudge officiating. Internment was at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Pallbearers were John Blackard, Tom Ed Bullock, David Hudson, Mike Neal, Andy Thomas, Bud Burnett. Honorary pallbearers were Employees of Peak Express Truck Lube. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 4, 2006)
Joe Lloyd Pearce, age 78, of Little Rock, AR passed away, August 15, 2001. He was born in Danville, AR on June 2, 1923 to the late Charles and Bessie Pearce. He retired in 1988 as a civil engineer with the Army Corps of Engineers; he served in World War II in the US Marine Corps; and was also a member of Geyer Springs First Baptist Church for 44 years.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Opha Hicks of Kansas City, MO and Opal Marcum of Bakersfield, CA.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Evelyn Pearce of Little Rock, AR; two sons and daughters-in-law, Stephan and Lon Pearce of Alexander, AR and David and Vicki Pearce of Rock Hill, SC; three grandchildren, Jameson, Adam and Madalyn Pearce; two brothers, Charles Pearce of Conway and Houston Pearce of Modesto, CA.
Funeral service was August 20, 2001 at Geyer Springs First Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Sanders officiating. Burial was in Forest Hills Memorial park. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Cancer Research Center, 4301 W. Markham, Little Rock, AR 72204 or Geyer Springs First Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 31510, Little Rock, AR 72260. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 22, 2001)
Lillian Nellie Pearce, age 95, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. She was born April 15, 1915 in Waveland, AR to the late Jonathan "Dick" and Annie Rogers Davis. She was a retired postmaster and a member of the Danville First Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Pearce; parents; son, Harold Dale Pearce; granddaughter, Crystal Wendland; sister, Sallie Lucas.
Survivors include sons, Jonathan "Rayford" and wife, Joyce Pearce of Escalon, CA; daughter, Sally and husband, Larry Roberts of Flowood, MS; daughter-in-law, Judy Pearce of Ft. Smith; brother, J. W and wife, Jackie Davis of Ft. Smith; sisters, Lila Foster of Moore's Chapel, Laura Ethel McCourt of Danville, Evelyn Ryan of Blue Mountain; eight grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Brent and Greg Pearce, William Bradshaw, Just Cleveland, Eddie Bruce and Ross Moudy. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 18, 2010 at the Danville First Baptist Church. Burial was at Moore's Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 22, 2010)
M. S. Pearce, age 71, died at his home in Danville Sunday morning, November 19, 1950. He had lived in Yell County for the past50 years, where he was an active member of the Masonic Lodge and of the Baptist church. This he was awarded a 50 year pin by the Masons in special ceremonies held at the Danville Lodge. He had recently retired as owner and operator of the Danville Monument Works.
He is survived by his wife, May Pearce; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Ann Breed of Paris, AR; seven sons, Grady Pearce of St. John, Kansas, Granville and Dick Pearce of Little Rock, Melvel Pearce of Havana, Ray Pearce of Birta, Lovel and Woodrow Pearce of Salina, Calif. One son, Fay Pearce, was killed inaction in World War II. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 23, 1950)
Margaret Ann Pearce, age 71, longtime Stigler resident died Friday, June 4, 2010 in a Fort Smith hospital. A native of Poteau she was born April 5, 1939 to Levine and Ethel (Gabbard) Price. She grew up at Greenwood, Arkansas and Stigler where she was educated. She was married and became a mother and devoted her life to raising her family. She made her home in Yell County, Arkansas for many years before returning to Stigler. She was married to Wayne Pearce on June 21, 1989 and made their home together. She was a one time member of New Hope Church. She loved bright colored flowers, adored her family and loved cooking.
She could make the best chicken & dumplings in the world She is survived by her husband, Wayne Pearce of the home; six children, Retha Brown and husband, Louie of Stigler, Harlen Honeycutt of Stigler, Michael Honeycutt and wife, Gail of Santa Fe, TX, Gena Goff and husband, Larry of Stigler, Anna Mullins and husband, David of Plainview, AR, Jeffrey Highfill and wife, Brenda of Plainview, AR; stepson, Tony Pearce and wife Lisa of Gushing, OK; two brothers. Curtis Price of Enid, Charlie Price of Stigler; one sister, Marcia Bryce of Stigler; 10 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren, (with two on the way); three step-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Levine and Ethel Price; one brother, William Price.
Funeral service was June 7, 2010 at Stigler First Assembly of God with Reverend Tommie Parker and Eugloist Reverend Leo Guthrie. Burial followed at Anticoch Cemetery under the direction of King & Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler. Pallbearers were her grandsons, Brandon Goff, Matt Goff, John David Mullins, Spencer Honeycutt, Devon Highfill and Logan Billy. Honorary pallbearers were her granddaughters; Lori Slater, Patti Nix, Brandy Murray, Terri Holland, Danielle Moats and Holly Stokes. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 9, 2010)
Mrs. May Queen Pearce, age 76, died May 2, 1956 at Paris. She was a former Danville resident and lived all her life in Arkansas.
She is survived by one daughter Mrs. Mary Breed of Paris; seven sons, Grady of Coffeyville, Kansas, Granvil of North Little Rock, Melvil of Charleston, Lovel of Santa Marie, Cal Woodrow of Arlington, Cal, Dick of North Little Rock and Ray of Little Rock; 15 grandchildren and one great grandchild. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 10, 1956)
Ray B. Pearce, age 88, of Bryant, AR formerly of Russellville, AR died Monday, December 29, 2008 at Bryant Health Care Center. He was born August 22, 1920 in Waveland, AR to the late Melvil and Mae Kennington Pearce. He was a WWII Veteran and a member of the Upper Spring Creek Free Will Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents and several brothers.
Survivors include his wife of 14 years, Wanda Joe Pearce; sons, Clint Pearce of Little Rock and Doug Pearce of Conway; step-sons, Gary Alford of South Haven, MS, Alan Alford of Cabot and Scott Alford of Bryant; grandson, Austin Pearce; sister, Mary Ann Breed of Paris and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service was December 31, 2008 at Havana Cemetery with Mark King officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 7, 2009)
Roland E. Pearce, died May 1, 1998 in Bellflower, CA. He was born May 22, 1922 in Booneville, AR. He was a resident of Los Angeles County for 53 years. He was a delivery person for the Long Beach Press Telegram Newspaper for 17 years.
He is survived by two nieces, Charlotte Fillipow and Sally Roberts and a nephew, Jonathan R. Pearce.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Vernon Pearce.
Service was May 11, 1998 at Westminster Memorial Park, Westminster, CA. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 20, 1998)
Zula Jackson Kyles Pearce, age 91 of Lufkin, TX formerly of Havana, AR died Friday, November 19, 1999 in Lufkin, TX. She was born September 7, 1908 in Waveland, Yell County, AR to the late Howard Davis and Nannie Fisher Jackson. She was a member of the Havana Church of Christ and a beautician.
She is survived by, her husband, Ray Pearce of Lufkin, TX; one sister, Ruby Purser of Tulsa, Ok and several nieces and nephews.
Services were held November 23 at the Havana Church of Christ with John McCourt officiating. Interment was in the Havana Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 1, 1999)
Dona Pearson, age 53, of Russellville, died Sunday, August 11, 2002. A daughter of the late Allen Chase and the late Alda Ione Mayders Chase, she was born March 7, 1949, in Prescott, Arizona. She was an honor graduate of Arkansas Tech University. She was employed through the Russellville School District and the Adult Education Center as an English As A Second Language teacher in Russellville, Dardanelle and Danville. She was a member of TESOL national organization and the Arkansas TESOL and the National Educators Association.
Survivors include her husband, Al Pearson; four sons, Brian Pearson of Clarksdale, Arizona, Benjamin Pearson of Jasper, Daniel and Matthew Pearson of Russellville; three daughters, Janine Reader of Mesa, Arizona, Kimberly McMichael of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Carla Hubbard of Russellville; two sisters, Susan Watt of Clarksdale, Arizona and Judy Hinds of Cottonwood, Arizona; and ten grandchildren.
Memorial service was Friday, August 16, 2002 at Shinn Chapel. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 21, 2002)
Mrs. Fannie M. Pearson, age 82, widow of James Benton Pearson, suffered a stroke and died in a hospital in Fremont, CA on March 23, 1978. She was a resident of Patterson, CA for thirty years, and a former resident of Yell County. Mrs. Pearson was a member of Mulberry Freewill Baptist Church near Gravelly. She was buried by the side of her husband in Patterson Cemetery at Patterson, CA. At the time of her death she was living with her daughter in Fremont, CA.
She is survived by a daughter, Thelma Greenfield and a son, Robert Pearson, both of Fremont, CA; a brother, Roscoe Underwood of Patterson, CA; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 4-12-1978)
Ineth Thera Pearson, age 86 of Dardanelle, died Friday, June 14, 2002 at her home. Mrs. Pearson was born December 23, 1915 in Bellview, Arkansas to the late Rufus Arnold and Gertrude Green Young. She was a homemaker, a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Morrilton, attended South New Hope Assembly of God Church and a member of the Easter Star.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil A. Pearson; an infant daughter, Nancy Pearson; and a sister, Maxine Hunter.
Survivors are two sons and daughters-in-laws, Dr. Ray A. and Michelle Pearson of Harrison, Dr. Russell W. and Kathy Pearson of Russellville; two daughters and sons-in-laws, Laura and Dick Story of Little Rock, Sue and Joe Breashears of Searcy; two brothers, Rev. C. R. Young of Dardanelle, Cleta Young of Texarkana, AR; nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
Services were Monday, June 17, 2002, Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Rev. Stephen P. Davis officiating. Interment was in McGhee Cemetery, Perry by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Dr. Rex DeLaune, Douglas Story, Mark Breashears, Jeremy Pearson, Billy Estes, and Greg Wire. Honorary pallbearers were Charles H. Pearson and Dr. William Gibbs. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 19, 2002)
Karon Ruth Pearson, age 38, of Mount George, died Monday, March 18, 2002 at her home. She was born November 18, 1963, in Russellville to Mildred Manes. Pearson and the late Thomas Pearson. She was a homemaker and a member of the Mount George Church of Christ.
Survivors include her mother; two brothers, James Pearson of Wild Cat Hollow and John Pearson of Ogdensburg, N. Y., five sisters, Sandra Ballinger of Dardanelle, Linda Warren, Carol Ford and Rebecca Pearson, all of Russellville, and Beverly Nichols of Mount George; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral was Thursday at Mount George Church of Christ with Chris George officiating. Burial was in Mount George Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home or Dardanelle. Pallbearers were nephews Carol and Jason Warren, Jamey and Adam Pearson, John Pearson, Jr. and Glenn Daniel. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 27, 2002)
Mildred Pearson age 80 of Mt. George died Saturday, October 21, 2006 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. She was born May 25, 1926 at Delaware to the late James Henly and Evelyn E. Smith Hanes. She was a member of the Fair Park Baptist Church in Russellville.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Thomas Newton Pearson; a daughter, Karon Ruth Pearson and a grandson, Ricky Glen Shelton.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, James and Vanessa Pearson of Bell City, LA, John and Laura Pearson of Ogdensburg, NY; five daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra Shelton of Dardanelle, Linda Warren and Johnny Owens of Russellville, Beverly and Nelson Nichols of Mt. George, Carol and Gary Ford of Russellville, Rebecca and Jerry Clements of Vicksburg, MS; four brothers, Robert Manes, Kenneth Manes, Ralph Manes and Quentin Manes; sister, Jean Brister; twenty grandchildren and twenty two great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at 10:00 a. m. at Mt. George Church of Christ with Chris George officiating. Interment will be in Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville. Pallbearers Michael Shelton, Carl Warren, Jason Warren, James Warren, Brian Nichols, Jamey Pearson, Adam Pearson, Elijah Pearson, Paul David Pearson and John Pearson, Jr. Honorary pallbearers David Geurian, Brad Smith, Jimmy Farish, Mike Hobby, Craig Rhodes, Glenn Daniel, Shawn Bennett and Steven Allen. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 25, 2006)
Thomas Newton Pearson, age 77 of Mt. George, Yell County, Arkansas died Wednesday, February 2, 2000 in Fort Smith, AR. He was born September 17, 1922 in the Mt. George Community to the late James and Louvnia Copher Pearson. He was a WWII Navy Veteran, a member of Boyce-Woods VFW Post 3141, the Danville Masonic Lodge 41 and West-Ark Scottish Rites in Fort Smith, AR and a 32 degree Mason. He retired in 1972 as head baker for Arkansas Tech University and then worked in construction.
Survivors include, his wife of 58 years, Mildred Manes Pearson; two sons, James Thomas Pearson of Wildcat Hollow, AR and John David Pearson of Odgenburg, NY; six daughters, Tommie Sandra Ballinger of Dardanelle, AR, Linda Kaye Warren and Carol Ann Ford both of Russellville, AR, Beverly Sue Nichols and Karon Ruth Pearson both of Mt. George, AR and Rebecca Lea Anderson of Middletown, Connecticut; one sister, Eula Gean Ward of San Jose, CA; 21 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Service was February 7 with Bro Chris George officiating. Interment was in Earl Lad Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home or Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were, grandsons, James Thomas Pearson Jr. Carl Allen Warren, Jason Daniel Warren, James Todd Warren, Paul David Pearson and Adam Pearson. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 9, 2000)
Opal Nioma Peavler, age 80, or Dardanelle, AR, widow of Laurene Peavler, died Saturday, April 1, 2000 at Country Side Manor in Lamar. She was born July 28, 1919 in Wynona, OK to the late Jesse and Mary Wright Carr. She was a homemaker and mother and attended the Pisgah Methodist Church.
Survivors include, one son, Charles Peavler of Ponca City, OK; two daughters, Marie Hopson of Dardanelle, AR and Ann Eichenberger of Clarksville, AR; two sisters, Beth Loflin and Maryann Jamison of California; 10 grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren.
Graveside services were April 3, 2000 at Brearley Cemetery by Bro. Roland Green. Pallbearers were grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Pisgah Methodist Church, Rt. 1 Box 1085, Dardanelle, AR 72834. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 5, 2000)
Albert Henry Peck, age 77, of Rover died Tuesday, April 1, 1975 at his home. He was a taxidermist and a member of Rover Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lillian Cathey Peck; a son, Joe Harold Peck of Roger City, Mich.; a daughter, Mrs. Anna Ricker of Texarkana; three grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Funeral was held at 2 p. m. Thursday at Rover Baptist Church by the Rev. Doyle Young. Burial was in Rover Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 4/10/1975)
Mrs. Lillian "Sweet" Cathey Peck, age 95, of Rover died Tuesday, January 12, 1993 at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville. She was a native of Rover, AR, daughter of the late William H. and Ellen Rabjohn Cathey, member of the Rover Baptist Church, a mother and homemaker.
Survivors are: one son, Joe H. Peck or Rogers City, Michigan; one daughter, Ann Ricker of Rover; two brothers, Owen Cathey of Van Buren and Bill Carney of Ocean Side, CA; two sisters, Vida Dildy and Modean Barry both of El Dorado, AR; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Services were January 13 at Rover Baptist Church with Rev. Jack McKinnon, Rev. Ed Kerr, and Rev. Buddy Fisher officiating. Interment was in the Rover Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 1/20/1993)
Mary Virginia Fulton Peden, age 86 of Dardanelle died Saturday, January 15, 2006 at Arkansas Hear Hospital. She was born July 6, 1919 at Parkin, AR to Salathial M. and Erise Hovis Stanley. She lived a rich full live working beside her husband Ray as they built Fulton Angus Farm. She was a member of the Pisgah Methodist Church, worked many years at Keenan Gin and was active in community affairs in the Pisgah and Dardanelle area. She was a strong supporter of the schools, helping as homeroom mother and active band parent. In later years she enjoyed spending time at the Dardanelle Senior Activity Center and attending area dances with her husband Joe.
She is preceded in death by her father and mother; husband, Ray Fulton; two sisters, Rebal Sheldon and Sadye Yates; brother, Thomas Stanley
Survivors include her husband, Joseph Peden of Dardanelle; two sons, and one daughter-in-law, Stanley Ray Fulton of Dallas, TX, Ralph and Kay Fulton of Harrison; sisters, Tommie Nutt and Sammie Stanley of Fordyce; brother Bill Stanley of Kosse, TX; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at 10:00 a. m. at New Hope Cemetery with Rev. Floyd Irwin officiating. Pallbearers will be J. J. Wilcox, Harold George and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Dardanelle Senior Activity Center, 605 North 5th Street, Dardanelle, AR 72834. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 18, 2006)
Garland H. Peeler passed away December 1 at his home in Russellville. He was the son of the late D. J. and Lucy Peeler. He was married to Lillie Ladd and to this union was born two daughters, Doris and Lois, of the home. He was 75 years of age and a member of the Methodist Church.
He is also survived by four sisters, Mrs. Ella Lipsey of Horatio, Mrs. Floy Forrest, Plainview, Mrs. Dora White, Plainview and Mrs. Irene Pelt of Russellville and host of other relatives and friends. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record 50 Years Ago, Danville, Arkansas, 12/1/1951)
Jonathan Dee Peeler, 73, of Plainview, March 20th, 1947. [no other details included in 50Yrs Ago Column] (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, March 27, 1947)
Obituary of Dial Peevey Revolutionary War Soldier Departed this life on the 4th day of December, A. D. 1844, at his residence in Yell County, Arkansas,
Mr. DIAL PEEVEY, SEN. at the advanced age of 80 years, after an illness of several weeks. The subject of this brief notice was born in the State of North Carolina, and was a soldier in the Revolution. He moved to Madison County, Alabama, at an early day, and resided there for a long time before emigrating to Arkansas.
He has left a large family of children and grand children, to mourn his departure. His whole life has been that of an honest man. There is no one that can point at him and say that he has ever defrauded or injured any one. He has gone to reap his just reward. Peace to his memory. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Barthlynn McCoy, Newspaper: Arkansas Banner, 2/18/1844)
Garland Peeler Pelt; age 70, of Dardanelle died Monday, April 1, 1985, at St. Vincent's Infirmary in Little Rock.
He is survived by his wife, Pauline; two sons, Don Pelt of Dardanelle and Tommy Pelt of Midland; two daughters, Sue Jarnigan of Independence, MO and Jo Ann Race of Dardanelle; three brothers, Everett Pelt of Dardanelle, J. D. Pelt of Plainview and Hoyt Pelt of Las Vegas, NV; two sisters, Lorene Evans of Ola and Wilma Mae Dunn of Russellville; ten grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 3, at the Free Will Baptist Church in Dardanelle with Rev. David Bishop and Rev. Robert Presson officiating. Burial was in the New Bethel Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were in care of Dixon Funeral Home. Pallbearers were employees of Thomas V Jones Lumber Co. of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 4/10/1985)
J. Dee Pelt, age 85, of Plainview, AR died Wednesday, April 4, 2007 at the Yell County Nursing Home in Ola, AR. He was born on June 16, 1921 at Sunlight to the fate James and Irene Peeler Pelt. He was a retired business man. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Plainview where he served as a deacon and past Sunday School Superintendent. He served on the Plainview-Rover School Board and was retired from the Plainview Fire Department. He was a Veteran of WWII.
He is preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Lorene Lambert Pelt; one son Jim and Lyn of Collierville, TN; three daughters, Debbie and Bobby of Dardanelle, Dana Buttry of Pea Ridge, Diane and Barry Tippin of Ola; eleven grandchildren, Chris Pelt, Penny Owens and husband Les, Donna Selman and husband Paul, Mandy McClellan and husband Matt, Erin Mills and husband Nathan, Sheri Sykes and husband John David, Brooke Greene and husband Kurtis, Brett Long and husband Rodney, Dustin Tippin and wife Kim, Dylan and Brittany Tippin, and fourteen great grandchildren and four more to be born in the next few months; one brother, Hoyt Pelt of Las Vegas, Nevada also survives.
The funeral service was April 7, 2007, at the First Baptist Church of Plainview, with burial at New Bethel Cemetery near Plainview, by Humphrey Funeral Service. The Reverend Monroe Hunt and the Reverend Michael Ault officiated. Pallbearers were his nephews. Honorary pallbearers were the deacons and men's Sunday School Class of the First Baptist Church of Plainview Memorials may be made to the Building Fund of the First Baptist Church of Plainview. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 11, 2007)
Marie Chester Pelt, age 92, of Dardanelle, AR, died Friday, November 6, 2009 at Legacy Lodge Nursing Home in Russellville, AR. The daughter of Zachary and Hattie Mae Ronsaville Chester, she was born October 22, 1917 in Plainview, AR. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dardanelle. Marie was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 58 years Everett Pelt; siblings, Z. P. Chester and Joe Chester.
Survivors include son, Jerry & Annette Pelt of Dardanelle; daughter, Peggy & George Goodwin of McGehee, AR; four grandchildren, Jessica Robinson & husband Blake of Dardanelle, Joe Pelt of Dardanelle, Amy Ross & husband John of Little Rock, Lesa Culp & husband Blake of Marvell; great grandchildren, Jordan Duncan & Abby Marie Robinson of Dardanelle, Camille & Emily Culp of Marvell; sister, Lou Smith of Independence, MO.; three brothers, C. E. Chester of Cornelius, OR., O. D. Chester of Paris, AR., Bill Chester of Springdale, AR.
Funeral was November 9, 2009 at Humphrey Chapel with Reverend Mike Smith officiating. Burial was at New Bethel Cemetery in Plainview, AR by Humphrey Funeral Service. Online guest book are available at WWW.humphreyfuneral.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 11, 2009)
Pauline Vernice Pelt, age 88 of Dardanelle, died Monday, April 30, 2007 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was born March 19, 1919 at Rover to the late Thomas Steele and Carley Green Cathey. She was a Freewill Baptist in faith and was saved around the age of 25.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Garland Pelt; brothers and sisters, Bonnie Reese, Lee Tyler, Virgie Cochran, Hays Cathey, Milburn Cathey, Zerline Williams Cathey, Thomas Wayne Cathey and Raymond Cathey; and son-in-law, Howard James Race.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Don and Gayle Pelt of Dardanelle, Tommy and Marlene Pelt of Roland, OK; two daughters and a son-in-law, Sue and Everett Jarnagin of Independence, MO, Jo Ann Race of Dardanelle; brother, Willious Cathey; ten grandchildren, Kelly Balloun, Kevin Pelt, Monica Rempe, Marcia Richards, Kendra Wray, Ronnie Pelt, Jason Pelt, Craig Race, Lance Race, Melinda Steer; step granddaughter, Shelly Branch; twenty great grandchildren; two step-great grandchildren; special caregivers, Ruth Prochazka and Winona Talley of Dardanelle.
Funeral services were held Thursday, May 3, 2007 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. David Bishop officiating. Interment was in New Bethel Cemetery in Plainview. Pallbearers were Terry Dunn, Bruce Dunn, Jerry Pelt, Steve Balloun, George Goodwin, and Bill Pitts. Honorary pallbearers were Roland Evans, Paul Henry Evans, and Jimmy Pelt. Arrangements made by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 9, 2007)
Mrs. Carrie Pelter, age 72, died 12:30 a.m. Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Raymond Dorman.
Funeral services were Monday at 2:30 p.m. at the Danville Methodist Church. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 16, 1947)
Clauzell Lee (Hunt) Pence, the sole surviving child of Harrison and Lula Hunt, born September 4, 1908 in a log cabin on the Hunt farm, Dutch Creek community, 8 miles west of Danville, AR. She departed this life September 2, 2003 at Mitchell s Nursing Home in Danville, two days short of her ninety-fifth year. As a young lady, she was not only adored by her parents, but as a teenager, she had the distinction of being chosen the prettiest girl at the Yell County fair, an honor for which she did not even realize she was being considered. For this honor, she received the coveted 2.00 prize, a nice prize in those early days. After attending Shark School on Dutch Creek, she was married to Gilbert Sylvester Pence, October 3, 1926 in Danville, Yell County, AR. After an early life together in both Arkansas and Oklahoma, the couple established a permanent residence in Norman, OK, where they lived until returning to Danville in 1970, where her husband preceded her in death February 2, 1972.
She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, giving birth to nine children seven boys and two girls, Zelma June and Billie Joan, both now deceased. She was a devoted Christian, having been baptized into Christ in July of 1940. She loved to work with her hands much of which was done for others. She could crochet, tat, sew and especially quilt. As a result of her love for handiwork and others, over the years, she created scores of quilts, giving them to family members, friends and orphans (between 1976 and 1989, she made and sent at least 46 to Southern Children's Home in Morrilton, AR). She also did a good deal of quilting by commission. She was a faithful member of the Danville Church of Christ. In her last years, however, ill health prevented her attending services.
Survivors include seven sons, Gerald Lloyd of Noble, OK, Merrill Theo, Kenneth Wayne, Travis Vaughn and Wyatt Hunt all of Danville, AR, Leslie Maurice of Kissimee, FL and Philip Bryan of Las Vegas, NV and 27 grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Service was September 6, 2003 at the Danville Church of Christ with Merrill Thomas Pence officiating. Interment was September 8, 2003 at Sunset Memorial Park in Norman, OK by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 10, 2003)
Mr. Elbert G. Pendergraft, age 70, of Waveland, AR passed away January 10, 1997 at his home. He was born March 2, 1926, in Ione, AR. He was a Veteran of WWII and worked as an electronic engineer at the Dryden Research Center, Nasa, at Edwards Air Force Base, California. His family is proud of his contribution made to guidance systems ranging from the X-15, Missile and the Lunar Landing Research vehicle (LLRV).
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, James and Teresa Pendergraft of Havana; three daughters and sons-in-law, Lind and Hal Chestnut, Cindy and Doyle Cassity all of Waveland and Janet and David Catlin of Houston, TX, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to the Cancer Society or your favorite charity. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 29, 1997)
Linda Pendergraft, age 55, of Danville, died Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. She was born November 26, 1947 at Atkins and was a daughter of the late Nelson Jay and Helen Mae Savage Spence. She was a graduate of Capital City Business College and was a member of Bethel Worship Center, in Russellville.
Survivors include her husband, Jerry Pendergraft; two sons and daughters-in-law, Rev. Lance and Regina Pendergraft of Dover and Kevin and Stephonie Pendergraft of Russellville; a daughter and son-in-law, Jeri and Robb McCormick of Russellville; a brother, Edward Nelson Spence of Albuquerque, NM; two sisters, Sharon Boyer of Kenwood, AR and Cheryl McArthur of Rogers, AR; five grandchildren, William Lance Pendergraft, II, Stephen Alexander Blackstock, Benjamin Dallas Rhandon, Kelsey Ann Pendergraft and Taylor Kay Pendergraft.
Funeral was July 19, at Faith Tabernacle Church, with Rev. Lance Pendergraft and Rev. Earl Helton officiating. Burial was in Shiloh Cemetery, north of Atkins, by Shinn Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Steve Reeves, Troy Chandler, Keith Gray, Robb McCormick, Jeff Bradley and Chris Bradley. Honorary pallbearer was Alvin Storment. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 30, 2003)
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