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Pendergraft, Mildred Frances -- Petray, Guy D. "Pete", Jr.
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Mildred Frances Pendergraft, age 90 of Danville, died Monday, April 12, 2010 at Dardanelle Nursing Home. She was born October 15, 1919 in Booneville, AR to the late Thomas and Limmer Rowlett Finney. She was the last charter member of the Danville Freewill Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband, William David "Junior" Pendergraft; son, Don Lee Pendergraft; siblings, Marie, Theron, Jim, Pete, and Carl Finney and Christine Wright.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Mary Pendergraft of Danville, Bill and Ada Pendergraft of Russellville; daughters and sons-in-law, Thelma and Pledger Ball of Belleville, Carol and Jessie Millard of Waldron, Mary and Earl Hartman of Tulsa, OK; grandchildren, Monty Ball, Michael Ball, Sidney Ball, David Millard, Dane Millard, Donna Barnes, Deane Jones, Danette Montgomery, Chris Millard, Steven Pendergraft, Danny Pendergraft, Brian Kerr, Lance Pendergraft, Kevin Pendergraft, Jerri McCormick, Tammy Moody, Jim Moody Terri Moody and Amber Bartlett; 34 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson, and a host of family and friends. Pallbearers were her grandsons.
Funeral services were Thursday, April 15, 2010 at Danville Freewill Baptist Church. Burial was in Russell Cemetery with Rev. Ronny Morris and Rev. Lance Pendergraft officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 21, 2010)
William David "Junior" Pendergraft, Jr. age 86, of Danville, AR died Friday, January 16, 2004 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born August 20, 1917 in Booneville, AR to the late William David Sr. and Bessie Powell Pendergraft. He was a retired carpenter and poultry grower and a member of the Danville Free Will Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by a son, Don Lee Pendergraft.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-six years, Mildred Finney Pendergraft; two sons, Jerry Pendergraft of Danville and Bill Pendergraft of Russellville, AR; three daughters, Thelma Ball of Danville, Mary Knutson of Minneapolis, MN and Carol Millard of Waldron, AR; 14 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.
Service was January 19, 2004 at the Danville Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Charlie King and Rev. Ricky White officiating. Interment was in Russell Cemetery in Belleville by Cornwell Funeral Home, of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Monty Michael Ball, David & Dane Millard, Brian Kerr, Kevin, Lance, Steven and Danny Pendergraft. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 21, 2004)
Douglas F. "Doug" Penner, age 57 of Dardanelle, AR died Wednesday, October 20, 1999. He was born August 14, 1942 in Solsville, NY. He graduated high school from Madison, NY and received his BA degree from the University of Georgia and his Master's from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. He retired after 33 years as the quality control manager for ConAgra Frozen Foods in Russellville, a cattleman and horse farmer. He was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association, American Pinto Association, American Paint Association and the American Palomino Association. He also showed horses in the Arkansas Futurity.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Penner Atkins.
Survivors are his wife, Carol Owens Penner; one daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Jim Haulmark of Russellville; one son, Marcus Langford of Dardanelle, AR; his parents, Donald and Lenora Lemery Penner of Cleveland, GA; a grandson, William Haulmark of Russellville, AR; two brothers and sister-in-law, Sid and Brenda Penner of Melbourne, FL and Jim Penner of Montgomery, AL; sister and brother-in-law, Bob and Cathy Hamilton of Cleveland, GA; aunt, Shirley Hamm of Oreskany Falls, NY and several nephews and nieces.
Services were October 23, 1999 at the First Baptist Church Havana with Rev. Charlie Bird, Rev. Bill Storts and Bro. Paul Storts officiating. Interment was in Havana Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home or Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were, David Cano, Ron Bloetvogel, David George, John Balsczyk, Bob Narcum, Mike Tracy, Wilbur Vanes and Hank Jacobs. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 27, 1999)
Clyde A. Pennington, age 82 of Dardanelle, died Wednesday March 26, 2003 at Dardanelle Hospital. Born March 31, 1920, at Wenoka, Oklahoma, he was the son of the late J. T. and Claudia Blevins Pennington, and a WWII Army Veteran, member of the Faith Church in Dardanelle, and worked for Nebo Lumber company and Renee Sims Builders Supply for many years before retiring.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Jewel Pennington of Dardanelle; 16 nieces and nephews; 23 great nieces and nephews; and 6 great-great nieces and nephews.
Funeral was March 28, 2003 at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Dardanelle by Rev. Bob Huie & Rev. David Jay. Burial was in the Elizabeth Hall Cemetery near New Blaine by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Gary Noel Sr., Gary Noel Jr., Neil Sims, Jeremiah' Sims, Ronnie Farnam, and Joshua Williams. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 2, 2003)
Deliah Lucille Pennington, age 90 of Dardanelle died Monday, November 16, 2009 at Saint Joseph's Hospital in Hot Springs. She was housekeeper at Dardanelle Nursing Center for 20 years. She was a member of the Dardanelle Church of Christ. She was born March 23, 1919 at Chickalah to the late John T. and Alta Brown Campbell.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Sharon Gleason of Valley Center, KS.; two grandsons, Darin and Jami Gleason of Gardner, KS.; Steven and Brandy Gleason of Oakdale, CA; three great-grandchildren, Ryan, Gavin and Avery Gleason.
Graveside services will be Wednesday, November 18 at 10 a. m. at Brearley Cemetery. Memorial may be made to the Dardanelle Nursing Center, 2199 State Hwy. 7 North, Dardanelle, AR 72834. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 18, 2009)
Garlin Pennington, age 87, of Dardanelle, AR died Thursday, August 31, 2000 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. He was the son of the late John and Lillie Martin Pennington. He was a member of the Church of Christ, a 32 degree Mason, a retired Exxon distributor, and a cattle rancher.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jimmy Joe Pennington.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Delena Woods Pennington; a daughter and son-in law, Judy and Dalton Bennett of Dardanelle, AR; a grandson John Phillips of Abilene, TX; granddaughter, Kim Bennett of Russellville, AR; a nephew, Johnny Pennington of Temple, TX and nieces, Janie Noble of Andrews, TX and Janice Gray of Chattanooga, TN.
Service was Sunday, September 3, 2000 at the Dardanelle Church of Christ with Bro. Jack Lawyer and Bro. Ralph Weinhold officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery at Dardanelle under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were, Brad Wear, Lynn Young, Tommy Hunt, Jr. Tommy Hunt, Sr. Rick Deeds, Mitch Emerson. Honorary were Dover Caldwell, Delma and Dana Merritt, Jacky Hopkins, H. M. Orsburn, Reedy Warren and members of the Masonic Lodge Bright Star 113. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 6, 2000)
James O'Neal Pennington, M. D. age 79 of Ola died Monday, July 15, 2002 at Ola. He was born December 11, 1922 in Chickalah, Yell County, Arkansas to the late Hugh Roscoe and Hettie Mable Heath Pennington. He attended Arkansas Tech and graduated from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and received his medical degree from the University of Arkansas Medical School in 1957. In 1959 he began his practice in Ola and remained there for 43 years. He was past chief of staff and director for the Yell County Hospital, which is now Chambers Memorial Hospital, member of the AMA, Arkansas State Medical Board, past president and current member of the Yell County Medical Society and the Yell County Cancer Society. He was a WWII Army Veteran, member of the American Legion and VFW Post 8712 in Plainview. He served as Mayor of Ola for 12 years, president of the Ola Chamber of Commerce for 15 years, was a charter member of the Republican National Committee, Charter Commissioner and officer of the housing authority of Ola, a member of the Ola Church of Christ and an active supporter of the Ola Mustangs.
He was preceded in death by his son, Patrick Neal Pennington; a brother, Dale Pennington and a sister, Catha Lea Culwell.
Survivors are a daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Michael Holt of Ola; two grandsons, Richard Wayne Holt and Jessie Lynn James Holt both of Ola; an uncle, Lloyd Pennington of Ola; sister-in-law, Nora Pennington of Omega Community and several nephews and nieces.
Services were Thursday, July 18, 2002, at the Ola Church of Christ with Brother Bob Fallen and Brother Walter Golding officiating. Interment was in Mt. George Cemetery. Pallbearers were Frank Pennington, Dr. Jerry Potts, Howard Culwell, Leonard Keeling, Jr. John David Keeling, Allen McMillan. Honorary were Dr. Andy Henry, Dr. Phillip Tippin, Lloyd Reid George, Hartsell Lewis, Warren Birkhead, Mike Cornwell, Board & Staff of Chambers Memorial Hospital. Memorials may be made to the Ola Church of Christ, P. O. Box 97, Ola, Arkansas, 72853. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 24, 2002)
Ms. Jewell Pennington, age 93, of Ola, AR. died Tuesday, February 2, 1999 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. She was a homemaker and member of the Ola Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by husband, Herbert; one son Lynol and one daughter Billie Ann.
She is survived by brother-in-law, Garlin and Delena Pennington of Dardanelle, AR. and one niece, Judy Bennett of Dardanelle, AR.
Funeral service was February 3, 1999 at the Ola Church of Christ with burial following in the Shepard Cemetery at Dardanelle, AR. under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. Pallbearers were Odean Parker, Hartsell Lewis, Harlon Porter, Bob Bottoms, Warren Birkhead and Ritchie Tippin. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 10, 1999)
Lloyd R. Pennington, age 92, of Perryville, AR died Wednesday, December 18, 2002. He was born June 17, 1910 in Omega, AR, a son of James Henry Pennington and Mosurri Elizabeth Martin Pennington. He moved to Perryville in 1950 where he owned a sawmill and farm. Mules and wagons were his pride and joy. He was a member of the Perryville Church of Christ and very active in community activities.
He was the widower of Helsa Pennington and also preceded in death by a brother, Hue Pennington and three sisters, Addie Pennington, Mildie E. Dale and Ersie McMullen.
Survivors include nephews, Hoyt Dale and Cecil Dale, Jr. and a niece, Jerri Beaty.
Graveside services were Saturday, December 21 at Chickalah Cemetery near Dardanelle with Mr. James Almond officiating. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 25, 2002)
Nora Lee Underwood Pennington, age 83, of the Omega Community near Dardanelle died Tuesday, August 9, 2005. She was born April 29, 1922, in Birta, AR to Millard and Ozzie Smith Underwood. She was a former employee of Valmac, a homemaker, and a member of the Dardanelle Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Dale Pennington parents a granddaughter, Kandie Gail Keeling brothers, Clarence, Talbert and Leonard Underwood sisters, Birtha Grigsby and Minnie Hacker.
Survivors are a son and daughter-in-law, Frankie Dale and Linda Pennington of Omega daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Leonard Keeling, Jr. of Centerville 5 grandchildren, Lorie Caudell of Dallas, TX, John David and Carla Keeling of Centerville, Salli Smith of Searcy, Brad Pennington of Little Rock one great-grandson, Caleb Keeling of Centerville a sister, Mildred Scoles of Dardanelle a brother and sister-in-law, Bertha Pennington of Ola.
Funeral service was held on Thursday, August 11, 2005 at the Dardanelle Church of Christ with Brother Chris George and Rev. John David Keeling officiating. Internment was in Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Wayne Underwood, Roy Underwood, Larry Underwood, Charles Dacus, Larry Carter and Jimmy Lewis. Honorary pallbearers were Tommy Underwood, Bob Underwood, Troy Lee Underwood and Gary Scoles. Under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home, Dai dandle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 17, 2005)
Patrick Neal Pennington, age 35, of Ola, AR died May 30, 1998 at the Yell County Nursing Home in Ola, AR. He was born January 12, 1963 in Little Rock, AR. He was a member of the Ola Church of Christ and attended Harding Christian University.
He is survived by his father, Dr. James O. Pennington of Ola, AR; his mother, Bertha George Pennington of Ola, AR; a sister and brother-in-law, Sherry Ann and Michael Holt of Ola, AR and two nephews, Richard Wayne and Jessie Lynn James Holt both of Ola, AR.
Funeral service was June 2, 1998 at the Ola Church of Christ with Bob Fallen officiating. Interment was in the Mt. George Cemetery. Pallbearers were Frank Pennington, Leonard Keeling, John David Keeling, Howard Culwell, Tommy Porter and John Cobb, (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 3, 1998)
Neill C. Penny of Ypsilanti Twp., MI, age 10, passed away at his home after a 6.5 year battle with leukemia, with his loving family by his side. He was born on June 29, 2000 in Superior Twp. to Christopher C. Jr. and Elizabeth M. (Ivey) Penney. Neill liked playing with Legos and computer games.
In addition to his parents, Neill is also survived by his two brothers, Ian and Liam and his loving extended family, which include his maternal grandparents, Eddie and Marie Ivey of Landing, MI and maternal great-grandmother, Mary Esther Ivey of Kingston, AR.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at the First United Methodist Church in Saline with Rev. Laura Speiran officiating. Memorial contributions are requested to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Arrangements entrusted to the Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home, Saline. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 28, 2010)
Beatriz Perez, age 76, of Havana, Arkansas passed from this life Tuesday, November 10, 2009 in a Russellville, Arkansas nursing home. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Catholic Church in Danville, Arkansas.
She is survived by three daughters, Maria Paz, Martha Paz, Beatriz Paz; seven sons, Alfonso Paz, Alberto Paz, Moises Paz, Mario Paz, BaHazar Paz, Fernando Paz; six sisters, Eloiza Perez, Jesus Perez, Delfina Perez, Amparo Perez, Carolina Perez, Evelia Perez; three brothers, Eliaz Perez, Ruben Perez, Manuel Perez; twenty seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Beatriz's Mass of Christian Burial was November 12, 2009 at the Catholic Church of Saint Andrew in Danville, Arkansas with Father Neil Pezzulo officiating. Interment was in the Penjamo Cemetery in Penjamo, Guanajuato, Mexico. Arrangements by Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory. You may sign Mrs. Perez's online guest register by visiting WWW.heritagememorialfh.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 18, 2009)
Jose Adalberto Perez, age 37 of Russellville, died Tuesday, October 4, 2005 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born in El Barrio, El Rosario, El Salvador on September 30, 1968. He was a painter.
Survivors include his wife, Ana Cecilia Cartagena Perez his parents, Luis Alberto and Irma Perez of El Salvador two sons, two stepsons, four brothers and six sisters.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, October 8, 2005 at Cornwell Chapel in Danville. Burial was in El Salvador. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 12, 2005)
Tara Lynn Noe Perez, age 33, of Plainview, AR died August 11, 2008.
A memorial service will be 11 a. m. Friday, August 15, 2008 at Plainview First Baptist Church with Bro. Mike Ault officiating. Cremation arrangements by Bishop-Griffin Funeral Home and Crematory. (See complete obit next issue (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 13, 2008)
Tara Lynn Noe Perez, age 33 of Plainview, died August 11, 2008. She was born October 25, 1974 in Russellville, Arkansas to Randy Noe and Anna Rodgers Noe. Tara was a homemaker and attended Plainview First Baptist Church.
She is survived by her father, Randy Noe and mother Anna Noe of Plainview; her children Jamilyn, Romeo Perez, and Brycen Hernandez of Plainview; brother and sisterin- law, Brian and Amanda Noe of Russellville; grandfather, Ralph Noe of Hot Springs and her lifes companion, Gamaliel Hernandez. Tara was preceded in death by her grandparents, Fred and Ruby Rodgers; Aunt Shirley Lynch and grandmother, Donnie Dean Gale Brown.
A memorial service was held August 15, 2008 at Plainview First Baptist Church with Brother Mike Ault officiating. Cremation arrangements by Bishop-Griffin Funeral Home and Crematory. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 20, 2008)
Gladys Lucille Perkins, age 101 of Kerrville, TX passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2009 in a local care center. She was born in Belleville, AR to John and Mollie (Little) Choate on April 24, 1907 and moved to Plainview, AR in 1910. Around age 12, her family moved to Danville, AR where she graduated from Danville High School in 1924. Gladys graduated from Galloway College, Searcy, AR in 1928 and then moved to Carlsbad, NM. While in Hobbs, she met and married Jack Perkins, a native of Texas. Jack passed away April 14, 1987. They had three sons, Jack B. Perkins, John Turner Perkins, who passed away at age 11 and Al Perkins who passed away in 2005. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Alice Jean Hansen.
Along with her son Jack, she is survived by a daughter-in-law, Nanci Perkins of Fair Oaks Ranch; sister, Marguerite Pritchard of Carlsbad, NM; four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Monday, April 13, 2009 at Garden of Memories Cemetery officiated by Dr. Warren Hornung. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 29, 2009)
Mary Sue Coffey Perkins, age 83 of Jenks, Oklahoma died Monday, October 27, 2003, at Grace Living Center in Jenks, Oklahoma. She was born June 10, 1920, in Dardanelle, Arkansas to the late Lester George and Era Jones Coffey. She was a retired dental office manager.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Noonan Perkins and a sister, Freeda Emberson.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law Robert Jr. & Peggy Perkins of Grove, OK; 2 brothers, Bill Coffey of Russellville, AR and Lemoyne Coffey of Dardanelle, AR; 3 grandchildren; 3 step-granddaughters and many great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 29, 2003, 2:00 p. m. at Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle with Rev. Milton Cowling officiating. Interment will be at New Hope Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 29, 2003)
Graveside services for Beverly Gail Perry, age 23, of Muskogee was held Tuesday, December 2, 2003, at Mollie Fields Cemetery with Mr. Wayne Jordan officiating.
Beverly Gail Perry was born to Amos Richard Perry and Jessie Lee (Skinner) Crabtree on June 30, 1980, in Tulsa, Oklahoma and passed away on November 27, 2003 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Beverly received her high school diploma from the Western Yell Co. High School in Havana, Arkansas. She had a wonderful sense of humor that loved spending time with her family. She loved to go shopping, watch T. V. and play on her computer. She was very kind and loving to everyone she met and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by two grandmothers and a grandfather.
She is survived by her parents, Jessie and Dennis Crabtree of Havana, AR and Amos Perry of Tulsa, OK; her five sisters, Iva, Tammy, Tina Perry of Royal, AR, Brenda Templeton and husband Archie of Hindsville, AR, Kathleigh Crabtree of Havana, AR; two brothers, William Harrison of Havana, AR, Ira Jones and wife Lynn of Hindsville, AR; her grandfather, Jessie M. Skinner of Tahlequah; three aunts; three uncles; and numerous cousins; as well as a host of friends and loved ones. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 3, 2003)
Henry Thomas Perry, age 88, of Lamar, AR died Tuesday, May 23, 2000. He was a retired heavy equipment operator and of the Pentecostal faith.
He was preceded in death by, his wife, Ruby Mae Perry; his parents, William and Ellen Doak Perry; a sister, Oral Bell Tumbleson and a brother, Lloyd Dodge.
Survivors include, three sons and daughters-in-law, Billy Wayne and Linda Perry of Muskogee, OK, Gerald Don and Jackie Perry of Muskogee and Steven Rex and Eunice Perry of Olive Branch, MS, four sisters, Jewel Henderson of Belleville, AR, Rosemae Galentine, Nora Pitts and Polly Holben all of Lamar, AR; a brother, Eyns Dodge of Lamar, AR and 10 grandchildren.
Funeral was Saturday at the Roller-Cox Chapel with burial in Minnow Creek Cemetery at Lamar. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 31, 2000)
Kenneth Clinton Perry, age 74, of Oppelo, AR died Thursday, January 13, 2000 at McClellan Veteran's Administration Hospital in Little Rock, AR. He was born August 28, 1925 in Wenatchee, WA, was the son of the late Harry and Mary Newland Perry. He served in World War II and fought in the Philippines with the 96th Infantry. He was one of the 13 that survived holding of Kakazu Ridge. He received the Silver and Bronze Stars, the Oak Leaf Cluster and Six Purple Hearts. He was also preceded in death by two sisters and one brother, Betty Linder, Hazel Brown and John "Bud" Perry all of Washington state.
Survivors include his current wife, Eva Moore Garner Perry of Oppelo, AR; five sons and one daughter, Larry Perry and his wife, Peggy of Hoquiam, WA, Kenneth Perry Jr. of Las Vegas, NV, Elizabeth Maigatter and her husband, Harold of Belfair, WA, Steven Perry and his wife, Dee Dee of Belfair, WA, James "Jim" Perry and his wife Judy of Russellville, AR and Roy Perry of Atlanta, GA; two sisters and one brother, Lillian Whiting, Evelyn Carter of Mesa, AZ and Russell Perry of Whidbey Island, WA; 39 grandchildren and great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements were by Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Services of Morrilton. He was cremated. Burial was a private ceremony at Oppelo, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 26, 2000)
Lucille Ellen Perryman, age 80, of Dardanelle, AR died Thursday, April 12, 2007 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was born July 10, 1926 at Dardanelle to the late Van and Francis Kubat Pfeifer. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Dardanelle and a lifetime member of the Boyce Woods VFW Post #3141 Auxiliary. She was very active with the Yell County Senior Activity Center and loved to watch her grandchildren in all their sporting events.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert M. "Bob" Perryman; parents; brothers, Henry and Clem Pfeifer and twin brother, Louis Pfeifer and a sister Agnes Beran.
She is survived by two sons, Larry Perryman of Dardanelle and Bob Perryman of Hermosa Beach, CA; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Lynn Young of Centerville, AR; two brothers, Ernest and Bill Pfeifer both of Dardanelle, AR; four grandchildren and spouses, Ashley and Scott Carter, Aryn and Dusty Rhinehart, Sara and Ben Leavell and Rylan Perryman; six great grandchildren and numerous other family and friends.
Funeral service was April 16, 2007 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Roger Glover officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. In addition to flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund, PO Box 188, Dardanelle, AR 72834. Pallbearers were Steve, Randy, Donny and James L. Pfeifer, Scott Carter and Dusty Rhinehart. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 18, 2007)
Mrs. Bertha Mae Armour Person, age 69, wife of John Person, near Dardanelle, died Monday, May 18, 1959 in a Russellville hospital. Mrs. Person was a native of Mount George (Yell County) a daughter of the late Shelby Lee and Susie George Armour. Mr. and Mrs, Person celebrated their golden wedding anniversary September 1, 1957. Mrs. Person was a Baptist and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Survivors other than her husband are three sons, James and Clarence Person of Dardanelle and Raymond Person of Chicago, Illinois. Also four daughters, Lola Cooper and Orra Ragsdale of Dardanelle, Lucille Tucker of Los Altos, California and Johnie Mae Ferris of Tulsa, Oklahoma, a brother, Clarence Armour, of Anderson, California and one half-sister, Mrs. Ethel Dean of Wellman, Texas and nine grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o clock May 20, 1959 at Dardanelle Presbyterian Church by Rev. O. D. Peters (Methodist Pastor.) Burial was in Brearley cemetery by the Cornwell Funeral Service. Pallbearers were H. A. Dean, Tommy Lee Armour, Joe Vinson, Duard Finkenbinder, Roy Tillrnan, Jr, and Neal Person. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Joe George, Newspaper: Dardanelle Post-Dispatch, 5-18-1959)
Delena Louise (Lynch) Person passed from this life on May 16, 2007, while in the loving care of her daughter and son-in-law in Florence, AL. She was born in Carden Bottoms in Yell County, May 20, 1923, to the late William Merida and Martha Elizabeth Stubbs Lynch. Louise graduated from Carden Bottoms High School and married Herbert Neal Person in March 1942, and they were married for 52 years. Louise was a homemaker, member of Wing Community Church, President of the Fourche Valley PTA, and a Sunday School and Bible-study teacher. She loved the Lord, delighted in her family and especially enjoyed traveling. She loved people and made friends and acquaintances wherever she went. She was predeceased by her husband; by sisters Eunice Grimes, Laverne Suggs; and her brother, Hershel Lynch.
She is survived by five daughters, Annette and Jerry Miley of Florence, AL, Mary and Doug Smith of Little Rock, AR, Sandy and Bob Lay of Pasadena, TX, Vicki and Joe Souza of Havana, AR, and Tammy and James Yandell of Wing, AR; two sons, Herbert "Buz" Person and Mary Sha of Little Rock, AR, and Jerry Neal and Tamie Person of Kansas City, MO; two sisters-in-law, Edith Turner and Hazel Russell both of Wing, AR; fifteen grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration
Service was held at Wing Community Church on Sunday, May 20 (her birthday). Interment followed at Brearley Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 23, 2007)
Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p. m. in the new Cornwell Funeral Chapel for John A. Person, age 74, who died Friday, February 2, 1962 in the Yell County Hospital at Danville. Rev. Jim Short and Rev. Omer Stanfield officiated. Mr. Person was a retiree farmer and a lifelong resident of Yell County, a native of Van Buren County and an officer of Bright Star Lodge #213.
Survivors are James and Clarence Person of Dardanelle, Ray Person of Chicago, four daughters, Lola Cooper and Orra Ragsdale of Dardanelle and Lucille Tucker of Los Altos, California and Johnie Mae Ferris of Tulsa, Oklahoma, two brothers, Herbert Person of Wing and Joe Person of Hayti, Missouri, one sister, Mrs. Adelaide Hignight of Wing, 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Burial with Masonic rites was in Brearley cemetery. Pallbearers were Bentley Blevins, W. H. McClure, Jr., Owen McDorlough, Lonnie Thompson, Anderson Ragsdale and Jack Parker. This was the first funeral held in the new funeral chapel February 4, 1962. Mr. Person had spent many hours observing the construction of the new chapel and expressed a desire to live until it was finished that his funeral might be held there. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Joe George, Newspaper: Dardanelle Post-Dispatch, 2-2-1962)
Eula Blanche Peters, age 81, a resident of Pottsville, AR died Sunday, December 16 2001 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, AR. She was born on May 31, 1920 in Pottsville, AR to T. B. and Arlie Eula (Simpson) Jones. She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Pottsville.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, G. E. Jones.
She is survived by a son, Thomas Edward Peters of Atkins, AR; a daughter, Jane Thomas of Danville, AR; five grandchildren, Annette Peters Wilson, Monty Lynn Peters and David, Daniel and Darrell Thomas; five great grandchildren; a brother, Calvin Jones of Atkins, AR and several nieces and nephews,
Funeral service will be today, Wednesday, December 19, 2001 at the Mars Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church, officiated by Rev. Thomas Morris and Rev. Bud Avants. Burial will be at the Bowden Cemetery at Pottsville, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Taylor, Joe E. Nathan and Sam Jones, Kenneth Johnson and Andrew Simpson. Honorary will be staff of Atkins Rehab. Center and Ladies Auxiliary VFW. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 19, 2001)
Lillie Mae Peterson, age 82, of Dardanelle, AR died Friday, January 5, 2007 at the Arkansas Heart Hospital. She was born December 21, 1924 in Ranger, AR to the late William Robert and Lillie Jane Boothe Rollans; she was a retired seamstress for Tuffnutt.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas L. Peterson; brothers, Virgil and Odell Rollans, a twin brother, Robert Ray Rollans; sisters, Edith Mayer, Imogene Deeds; and two infant brothers and sisters.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas Michael and Gail Peterson of Palatka, FL; a sister, Wanda Barnett of Dardanelle, AR; two grandchildren; two great grandchildren and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral service was Monday at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Pastor Tom McElmurry officiating. Interment was in New Hope Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 10, 2007)
Mrs. Minnie Raney Peterson, age 62 died in the hospital at Danville Friday afternoon. Mrs. Peterson was a daughter of Eugene and Rosie Black and member of the Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Othel Peterson of Simi, Calif, and Carlos Peterson of Santa Paula, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Dixie Blaylock of Belleville, Rt. one sister, Mrs. Ester Hames of Belleville Rt. and eight grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 5, 1956)
Lavoy Petillo, age 83, of Dardanelle, AR died Monday, August 1, 2005 at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville. She was born September 15, 1921 at Ranger, AR to the late Nicholas Jackson and Arah McCarty Oglesby.
She is preceded in death by her husbands, Lloyd Steven Sheets and Morris S. Petillo and a step son, David Lee Petillo.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Lloyd and Peggy Sheets of Dardanelle, AR daughters and sons-in-law, Willodean and Kenton Sisson of Russellville, Dorthy and Dick Geibe, Juana and James Weatherall, all of Dardanelle, AR sister, Vira Chappell of Danville and nine grandchildren.
Funeral service will be Wednesday, August 3, 2005, 10:00 a.m. at Dardanelle Presbyterian Church with Rev. Kelly Pearson officiating. Interment will be at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 200 N. 2nd Street, Dardanelle, AR 72834. Pallbearers Steve and David Sheets, David & Mike Sisson, Lee & Jon Weatherall. Honorary Shorty Stewart, Leon Johnson, Bill Pitts. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 3, 2005)
Ola Man Killed In Logging Accident -- Lawrence Shorty Petillo, age 55, of Ola was killed Monday afternoon in a logging accident south of Rover near Highway 27. Petillo was operating a log loading winch on a truck, when it apparently got out of control and started the truck rolling. He either tried to jump clear or fell off and the truck ran over him. He was dead when an ambulance arrived. Six men working with him on the crew were nearby, but did not see the accident. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, October 1, 1959)
Royce Jackson Petillo, age 51, farmer and stockman of Centerville, died in a Russellville hospital last Thursday. Mr. Petillo was a native of Centerville and had lived there his entire life.
Survivors are his parents, R. J. and Jarusha Strait Petillo, Centerville; three brothers, R. L. Petillo of Jonesboro; Lehman Petillo of Centerville and Maurice Petillo of Dardanelle; two sisters, Mrs. Bill Parch of California and Miss Ollie Petillo of the home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 2, 1955)
Sarah Olive Petillo, age 90 of Dardanelle, AR died Thursday, November 6, 1997 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was a member of the Church of Christ; she was born June 19, 1907 in Centerville, AR to the late Riley J. and Jerushia Strait Petillo. She was a member of the First graduating class of the St. Vincent's School of Nursing; she also served as the first Health Nurse in the Yell County Health Department.
She is survived by a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Graveside service was November 7, 1997 at the Petillo Hill Cemetery by Charles Brazell. Services under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. 2 (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 12, 1997)
Mrs. Ida Figley Petitt of Riley Creek died June 3, 1948 at the age of 60years. She had been a member of the Methodist church since the age of 16.
Survivors include Edward of home, Orval, Havana, Syble Hise, of Sugar Grove, Audrey Williams of Mr. View, CA and Paul of Havana; her mother, Mrs. Jane Figley and one sister, Lizzie Ray of Maiden, Mo. and by 12 grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 10, 1948)
Beloved husband, father, and grandfather Guy D. "Pete" Petray, Jr., age 74, passed away at home unexpectedly on Monday, July 12, 2010. A fourth generation and lifelong resident of Russellville, AR, he was born February 21, 1936 to the late Guy Donald, Sr. and Ollie Margaret Sparks Petray. After meeting at a Halloween party and dating for three years, he and Patricia J. Beran were married on September 19, 1958 in Dardanelle. Employed by Sherwin-Williams and Hart Manufacturing during the 1960s-70s, Guy retired in 1993 from a long sales and marketing career with WW Grainger, Inc. where he specialized in the poultry industry and was awarded the prestigious President's Club Blue Stone Ring Award for excellence in leadership, teamwork, and sales expertise in February 1990. In addition to the southern tier of the United Stales, his work travel took him to Canada, Saudi Arabia, Germany, and Mexico. He served in the Arkansas National Guard, and his was among the units federalized by President Eisenhower during the Little Rock Central Crisis in 1957. He was an active member of ST. John's Catholic Church and a charter and lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus. He graduated from Russellville High School in 1954 where he lettered in football, basketball, and track, and he maintained those ties through the RHS Letterman's Club. He majored in business at Arkansas Tech University where he played football for the Wonder Boys in 1955. An avid sports fan, Guy and his wife Pat enjoyed watching Razorback football and basketball, traveling in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, cooking, wine, and visiting their children and grandchildren. He was famous for his twinkling blue eyes, his "Petra-vani" steak and salad dinners, telling good stories and jokes, and providing sage advice to family and friends.
He is survived by Patricia, his wife of 51 years, daughter Dr. Jacque Schneider and her husband Dale of Tulsa, OK, son Kevin Petray and his wife Gayla of Stillwater, OK, daughter Dr. Mamie Jo Petray-Covey and her husband Dr. William Covey, Jr. of Connoquenessing Twp, PA, and five grandchildren; Garrett K. Petray and Lauren E. Petray of Stillwater, OK, and Gregory V. Schneider, David B. Schneider, and Catherine M. Schneider of Tulsa, OK.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A Funeral Mass was Friday, July 16, 2010 at St. John's Catholic Church. Reverend William F. Thomas officiated. Pallbearers were members of the Father Joe Lauro Council #6398 of the Knights of Columbus. Honorary Pallbearers were J. O. Blaty, Robert L. Griffin, Scott Griffin, Bob Jacimore, Al Polczynski, Mike Roys, Dick Schwartz, Herman Sparks, Jimmy Sparks, Billy Joe Wesley, Keith Wills, Bob Zimmerman, Jim Zydzik, and members of the Knights of Columbus. Burial was at Oakland Cemetery in Russellville by Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to St. John's Catholic School, 1900 West Main St. Russellville, AR 72801. Internet obituary and on-line guest book are available at wwwjiumphreyfuneral.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 21, 2010)
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