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Jim Pettitt, 67, died at his home in England, Ark on May 22, 1954. He was a former resident of Yell County.
He is survived by three sons, Edward of McAlester, Okla., Orvil of England and Paul of Reedley, Calif; two daughters, Mrs. Syble Hise of England and Mrs. Audry Williams of Mountain View, Calif; one brother, William Pettitt of Elk City, Okla. and a half-brother, Fred Tarbett of Los Angeles, Calif; 13 grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 YRS AGO, DANVILLE, ARKANSAS - Originally published on Thursday, May 27, 1954)
Paul Z. Pettitt, age 80 died Monday, June 2, 2003, at his residence. A native of Havana, Arkansas, he had spent the past 17 years in North Georgia and Was a veteran of the U. S. Army, having served during World War II. He was a retired construction worker and had served as a minister with the Assembly of God where he pastored for more than 20 years in California.
Survivors include his wife, Cynthia Pettitt; daughters, Rita Gentry of Havana, Arkansas, Loretta Parkhurst and Brenda Loyd of Belleville, Arkansas, and Dana Hicks of Chickamauga; a son, Clayton Robertson of Sumter, South Carolina; a brother, Orville Pettitt of Chowchilla, California; 8 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were June 4, 2003 in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. James J. Dotson officiating. Interment was in Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery, Collinsville, Ala. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 18, 2003)
Clifton "Bud" Petty, age 85 of Briggsville, died Monday, November 4, 2002 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born January 16, 1917 in Womble, Arkansas to the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Petty. He was a WWII Army Veteran and retired from the Yell County Road Department.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Ona Hill and one brother, Granvile Petty of Norman, AR.
Survivors include his wife, Lillie Vaughn Petty; two daughters and husband, Angie and Bab Holland of Briggsville, Velma Marie and Jim Burtham of Modesto, CA; four granddaughters, including Ashley Holland; seven great grandchildren, one niece, Nona Mae Cook of Norman, AR.
Services were Wednesday, November 6, 2002 at Briggsville Methodist Church with Rev. Lacy Minnie officiating. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 27, 2002)
Gatesy M. Pettycord, age 82 of Waveland, died Thursday, June 6, 2002 at St. Edwards Mercy Medical Center in Ft. Smith. Mrs. Petty cord was born December 10, 1919 in Hector, Arkansas to the late Gilbert and Alice Mathis Derryberry. She was a member of the Waveland EH Club, Waveland Community Church where she taught Sunday School and was a homemaker and a mother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Odus Pettycord; a daughter, Donna Otwell; two brothers, Lynn Derryberry and Hubert Derryberry; two sisters, Lucille Hassel and Selma Johns.
Survivors are two sons, James Pettycord of Ft. Smith, and Amos Pettycord of Waveland; four daughters, Edna Barker of North Little Rock, Laura Berry and Brenda Harris both of Ft. Smith and Betty Bearden of Ratcliff; a brother, Wayne Derryberry of Hector; a sister, Willy Hammer of Texas; 9 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and several nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Services were Monday, June 10, 2002, at Waveland Community Church with Brother John McCourt officiating. Interment was in Forks of the Creek Cemetery in Hector. Pallbearers were Russell Pettycord, Ricky Pettycord, Alan Pettycord, Clay Harris, Bruce Barker, Brain Berry. Memorials may be made to Fountain of Youth Adult Day Care Center, 2409 South 56 Street, Ft. Smith, AR 72903. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 12, 2002)
Odus Clayton Pettycord, age 86, of Waveland, AR died Friday February 21, 1997 in Ft Smith. He was born February 25, 1910 in Hector, AR to the late Alex and Molly Mathis Pettycord. He was retired rail road worker from the Rock Island Rail Road.
He is preceded in death by one brother, Willie Pettycord and one sister, Ruby Millsap.
Survivors include wife, Gatesy Pettycord of the home; two sons, James Pettycord of Ft. Smith and Amos Pettycord of Waveland; five daughters, Edna Barker of No. Little Rock, Laura Berry of Ft. Smith, Donna Tucker of Booneville, Betty Bearden of Ratcliff and Brenda Harris of Ft. Smith; one brother, Clyde Pettycord of Hayward, CA; one sister, Rheba Eddy of Danville; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and one step great-grandson.
Graveside service was Monday at the Forks of the Creek Cemetery in Hector with John McCourt officiating. Pallbearers were grandsons Alan, Russell and Richard Pettycord, Clayton Harris, Brian Berry and Bruce Barker. Services by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 26, 1997)
Jennie A. Pfeifer, age 90, of Dardanelle died Monday at her home. She was born April 6, 1911 and was the daughter of the late Anton and Marie B. Losos Prochazka.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Henry Pfeifer and a great granddaughter, Jennie Lynn Swilley.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Peggy Pfeifer of Dardanelle; daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Jerry McGee of Dardanelle and Helen and David Wood of Dardanelle; sisters-in-law, Ruth Prochazka of Dardanelle and Marie Prochazka of San Antonio, TX; 9 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson.
Funeral services were Thursday, February 28, 2002, 2:00 p. m. at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with the Rev. Milton Cowling and Rev. Tomas M. McElmurray officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Mike Wood, Phillip Pfeifer, Clay Await, Jozf Await, Jerry McGee, Jr. and Jeff McGee. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 6, 2002)
Robert "Bob" Wayne Pfeifer, age 62 of Russellville, AR died Sunday, January 27, 2002 at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville. He was born on November 1, 1939 in Dardanelle, AR to the late George R. and Mary Yendrek Pfeifer. He was a graduate of Dardanelle High School and attended Arkansas Tech. He was an Army Veteran and retired in 1999 after 38 years from the U. S. Corps of Engineers at the Regional Office in Dardanelle. He was a member of the Russellville VFW and the Dardanelle First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Walsie Mae Flanery Pfeifer; a step-daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Al Mathis of Russellville, AR; a step-son, Douglas Robinson of Soddy Daisy, TN; five grandsons; four great-grandchildren; an aunt, Helen Steff and an uncle and aunt, Louis and Madge Yendrek of Russellville, AR.
Funeral service will be held today, Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at 10:00 a. m. at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Dardanelle, AR. Burial with military honors will be in Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. COUNTY RECORD, Danville, Ark. Wednesday, February 6, 2002 (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 30, 2002)
Sheryl Diane Pfeifer, age 58, of Dardanelle died Friday, September 21, 2007 at her home in Dardanelle. She was born May 20, 1949 in Seminole, TX to Oliver and Jettie McNew. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Edmond, OK.
She is preceded in death by her father, Oliver McNew.
Survivors include her husband of 39 years, Larry Pfeifer, daughters and son-in-law, Jodie Deal of Dardanelle, Lisa and Jason Fleming of Conway; Mother, Jettie McNew; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jolynn and Lelon Carter of Danville, Nesie and Charlie Barton of Dardanelle; two grandchildren; aunts, uncles, numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Funeral services were held September 24, 2007 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Bro. Mark Lashley officiating. Interment was at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Pallbearers were James Norton, Gary Rollans, Joel Vaughn, Chad Carter, Brandon Carter, and MacKenzie Carter. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 26, 2007)
Mrs. Eva Berry Phelps, 49, died June 10, 1954 in St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville after a short illness.
Survivors include her husband, Jim Phelps, of Ola; one son, Manual Williams, of Dallas, Texas, four sisters, five brothers and two grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 YRS AGO, DANVILLE, ARKANSAS - Originally published on Thursday, June 17, 1954)
Pearl Lee Phelps, age 86, died May 10, 1997 in Danville, AR. She was born July 12, 1910 in Montgomery County, AR.
Survivors include two sons, Tony Burfield and Charles Burfield; one step-son, Ralph Burfield; one daughter, Lousie Damon; two brothers, Charlie Huffman and Voyd Huffman; 10 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 30 great-great grandchildren; and one great-great-great grandchild.
Funeral service was May 12 at the Ola Assembly of God Church in Ola with Rev. Chenowith officiating. Interment was in the Sandlin Cemetery in Ola, AR. Service by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 14, 1997)
Shirley Kay Phelps, age 59 of Ola, died Thursday, May 30, 2002 at her home in Ola. She was born in Howe, Oklahoma on August 29, 1942, to Pentecostal Ministers, Reverend Alvin and Reverend Vay Barnes Gilpin. She was born in the Assembly of God parsonage, while the attendants were singing. She was a mother and a homemaker, and a member of the Ola Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include a son, Jessie E. Phelps, Jr. a daughter, Karen Ickenroth, both of Ola; a brother, Reverend Alvin Gilpin of Tulsa, Oklahoma; a sister, Jean Lawson of Little Rock, Arkansas; two nieces, Tammy Roche, and Trisha Gilpin of Tulsa, Oklahoma and her ex-husband, Jessie E. Phelps, Sr. of Havana, Arkansas.
Funeral services were Saturday, June 1, 2002 at 10:00 a. m. at the Ola Assembly of God Church with Reverend Norman Chenowith and Reverend Jerry Schlinker officiating. Burial was in Birta Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 5, 2002)
Emma Grace Philippi, age 86, of Springfield, TN, formerly of Danville, died Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at NHC Healthcare Center. Private family graveside services will be conducted in Earl Ladd Cemetery, 10:00 a. m. Saturday, January 16, 2010. Full obituary in next week's issue. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 13, 2010)
Emma Grace Philippi, age 86, of Springfield, TN, formerly of Danville, died Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at NHC Healthcare Center. She was born May 24, 1923 in Danville, AR to the late Samuel Jones and Luna Whitecotton Mosley. She was a Methodist and a cafeteria manager for many years in the Modesto School system.
She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Nettie Hancock, Hazel Newman, and Bobbie Newman.
Survivors include sons, Jim and John Rogers of Springfield, TN; brother, James Mosley of Newman, GA; sisters, Louise Farrow of Danville, AR and Lillian Newman of Modesto, CA; grandchildren, Crystal and John B. Rogers; great-grandchildren, Eric and Jordan Macie Ann Rogers. Private family graveside services will be conducted in Earl Ladd Cemetery, 10:00 a. m. Saturday, January 16, 2010. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Robertson Funeral Home, Springfield, TN and Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 20, 2010)
Asgual Phillips - age 73, of near Ola died January 19, 1954 at home after a long illness. He was born in Mississippi and moved here when he was eight.
He is survived by his wife; four daughters, Mrs. Vera Sloan of Rover, Mrs. Audrey Madden of near Danville, Mrs. Anna Lee Barger of Pontiac, Mich, and Miss Agness Ruth Phillips of the home; six sons, J. S. of Carlsbad, New Mex. Leon of Pontiac, Mich. Richard of South Bend, Ind. Junior of Houston, Tex. Odie and James of the home; 14 grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 YRS AGO, DANVILLE, ARKANSAS - Originally published on Thursday, January 21, 1954)
Aubrey Phillips, age 38, died at a hospital in Pontiac, Mich. Sunday, September 2, 1951. Born in Danville, August 12, 1913, he was the son of Asgual and Minnie Vastine Phillips. He married Lydia Lebith Ball in 1935. He moved to Michigan from Yell County in 1937.
Surviving besides his parents and widow are two sons, Raymond and Larry, both at the home in Utica, Mich. six brothers, Joseph of New Mexico, James of Danville, Edward of Utica, Odie of Oregon, Richard of Texas and Asgual of Utica; and four sisters, Mrs. Audrey Madden and Agnes Phillips both of Danville, Mrs. Vera Sloan of Rover and Mrs. Anna Barger of Pontiac, Mich. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, September 6, 1951)
Bert W. Phillips, age 62, a resident of Russellville, died Wednesday, August 28, 2002, at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. He was born January 23, 1940, at Nashville, Tennessee to the late Clarence Herbert and Jennie May Phillips. He was a member of the V. F. W. and the Kelly Heights Baptist Church. He has been an electrician at Arkansas Nuclear One for the past 20 years, and before that worked as an electrician at International Paper and Dow Chemical Company. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Howard L. Phillips.
Survivors include his wife, Fannie Phillips of Russellville; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Jamie Phillips of Russellville; 3 daughters and a son-in-law, Michelle & Tracy Woolery of Daytona Beach, Florida, Tania Mercer of Arlington, Texas, and Karen Phillips of Illinois; 3 brothers and sisters-in-law, Clarence and Glenna Phillips of Russellville, Harvey and Beverley Phillips of Carmichael, California, and Tom and Margaret Phillips of Fort Smith; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Janet and Francis Proctor of Atlanta, Georgia and Catharine and Don Senter of Jackson, Tennessee; 2 grandchildren, Paige Madison Phillips of Russellville and Olivia Stone of Texas; and other relatives and friends.
Funeral was 2 p. m. Saturday, August 31, 2002, at the Shinn Chapel officiated by Mr. Britt Pruitt and Rev. Henry Magee. Burial, with military honors provided by V. F. W. Rogers-Rye Post 2283, was in Rest Haven Memorial Park in Russellville under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. Active pallbearers were Allen Riedmueller, Roy Pyle, Alan Bishop, Wes Prestridge, Carl Webster, and Jackie Heflin. Honorary pallbearers were Rick Hall, Rick Deeds, Mike Collins, Sid Hawkins, and Don Debbie White. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society; c/o Mrs. Jeff Mobley; 225 Skyline Drive; Russellville, Arkansas 72801 or the American Heart Association; P. O. Box 1653; Topeka, Kansas 66601-1653. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 4, 2002)
Mrs. Bertha Phillips, age 81, of Plainview, died Monday, September 21, 1987 in Pinedale Nursing Home at Newport. She was born September 13, 1906 in Punkin Town near Briggsville.
She was preceded in death by her husband George Phillips and two sons, Bill and John Phillips. She was a retired employee of Rose's Nursing Home in Mena.
Survivors include a daughter, Marilee Williams of Tupelo, AH; two daughters-in-law, Johnna Phillips of Plainview and Ruby Phillips of El Dorado; one sister, Lenora Hurt of Plainview; one sister-in-law, Dovie Blankenship of Rover; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Graveside services were held. September 23 at New Bethel Cemetery with Rev. Monroe Hunt officiating. Funeral arrangements are in care of Dixon Funeral Home of Danville.
(WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 9/30/1987)
Clarence Herbert Phillips, age 54, died September 27, 1960 in a Russellville hospital. He was a retired U. S. Navy seaman and a resident of Belleville.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Jenny May Phillips; five sons, Herbert Jr. Harvey, Lee and Thomas Jason of Sacramento, Calif., Bert Winston with the U. S. Army in Germany and Howard Leslie of San Antonio, Tex.; two brothers, Howard and Roy of Memphis, Tenn.; a sister, Miss Inez Phillips of Florida, and eight grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, October 6, 1960)
Edward Leon Phillips, age 69, died in the University of Michigan Medical Center April 25, 1990. He was born and raised in Yell County, Arkansas, son of the late Minnie and Asqual Phillips.
Survivors are two sons, Alvin and Ronnie; two daughters, Peggy and Janet; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews all of Michigan; two brothers, Richard of South Bend, IN and A. L. Phillips, Jr. of Utica, MI; three sisters, Agnes Gazzola of Conyears, GA, Anna L. Barger of Pontiac, MI and Audrey Madden of Danville.
Funeral services and burial was in Rochester, Michigan. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 5/9/1990)
Eva Ruth Phillips, age 67, of Russellville, AR, formerly of Havana, AR went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ after a long illness on Friday, March 9, 2007 at the Dardanelle Hospital. She was born March 31, 1939 in Atoka, OK to John Marcus and Carrie Alma Washburn Moats. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother who cherished and loved her children and grandchildren dearly and was a Baptist and homemaker.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Bruce Allen Phillips and Dwight Warren Phillips; her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Moats; a sister, Roberta "Dean" Barnes and two brothers, Kenneth Moats and Wayne Wiley.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Paul Phillips of the home; four sons and daughters-in-law, John and Sandra Phillips of Pottsville, AR, Jerry Paul and Pamela Phillips of Rohnert Park, CA, Major Jimmy and Laura Phillips of Heidelberg Germany and Jason and Tabitha Phillips of Belleville, AR; three daughters and sons-in-law, Paulette and James Crabill of Dardanelle, AR, Carrie and Ray Coulson of Oakmont, PA and Connie and Jeremiah Tinsley of Glendale, AZ; three brothers and sisters-in-law, including her favorite twin brother, Albert and Becky Moats of Danville, AR, Hadden and Margarita Moats of McKinney, TX and Doug and Clarenda Moats of Ola, AR; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Elizabeth and George Sugita of Dixon, CA and Alice and Paul Tygart of Ward, AR; 23 grandchildren and one great-grandchild and a host of nieces and nephews.
Service will be today, Wednesday, March 14 at Wilson Free Will Baptist Church at 10 a. m. with Bro. Donnie Grisham officiating. Interment will be in the Chickalah Methodist Cemetery in Chickalah, AR. Pallbearers will be her sons, John, Jerry, Jimmy and Jason Phillips, her brothers, Albert and Doug Moats and three very special friends, Toby Tapp, Cary White and Ronnie Horn. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 14, 2007)
Floyd Franklin Phillips, age 54, died April 13 at the State Sanatorium in Booneville, where he had spent the last two years. He was a member of the Church of God.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ola Phillips; four sons, Lester Phillips of Florida, Eugene, Clem and Joe of Hot Springs; a stepdaughter, Addie McCormick of Aly; one sister, Ethel Alexander, of Hot Springs; one brother, Noble Phillips of Hot Springs; 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, April 21, 1960)
Mrs. Hattie Phillips, age 74, died at the hospital at Danville, Friday, June 30, 1949. Mrs. Phillips leaves to mourn her, two sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Mary Hunt, Briggsville, Mrs. Lillie Peeler, Ola, Bill Ladd, Bluffton, Charlie Lad, Oklahoma and George Ladd of South Carolina. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 7, 1949)
Jack Phillips, age 81 of Dardanelle, died Saturday, July 5, 2008 at Dardanelle Nursing Center. He was born October 18, 1926 at Dardanelle to the late Ashley and Opal Phillips. He was a truck driver and a Navy Veteran.
He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Gracie May McCoy.
Survivors include his children, Sandra Arrington of Mississippi, Debra Almaguer of Carrollton, TX, Robert Phillips of Waverly, Nebraska, Jackie Phillips of Dardanelle, George Phillips of Russellville and Kevin Phillips of North Carolina; brothers, Paul Phillips of Ola, James Phillips of Paris, Randy Phillips of New Elaine, Gilbert Phillips of Mountain Home; sisters, Martha "Shorty" Hicks of Dardanelle, Wyonna Olson of New Elaine, Donna Sue Phillips of Mena, Wilma Jean Virghat of Nebraska; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. The family will hold a private
Memorial Service at a later time. Cremation Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 9, 2008)
Janice Phillips, age 87, a resident of Ola, AR, died Sunday, May 5, 2002 at Springdale, AR. She was born on May 18, 1914 in Yell County, AR, to J. T. and Leevie Coslet Patterson. She was a Homemaker
She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years N. E. "Tim" Phillips. She was a member of Plainview United Methodist Church.
Survivors include 2 sons and daughter in law, Thomas Allen & Barbara Phillips of Plainview, AR, George Michael Phillips of Dayton, Wyoming; a daughter & son-in-law, Joan Thoma of Fayetteville, AR; 2 brothers, T. L. "Shorty" Cindy Patterson of Ola, AR, Billy R. & Lila Patterson of Mtn. Home, Idaho; 12 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; devoted nieces, nephews and many friends.
Funeral service was Thursday, May 9, 2002 at the Plainview United Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Monroe Hunt and Rev. Donna Alberts. Burial was in Salem Cemetery at Plainview, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Internet obituary may be found at Legacy.com and humphreyfuneral.com. Pallbearers were grandsons. Honorary pallbearers were Tommy Watson, Archie Gaylor, Gary Don Spencer. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 15, 2002)
Mr. Jerry H. Phillips, age 62, of Russellville, AR died Friday, October 31, 1997 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was a retired assistant Fire Chief with the Russellville Fire Department. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church. He was born June 19, 1935 in Russellville, AR to the late Henry M. and Ada Bowles Phillips.
He is survived by his wife, Syble Phillips of Russellville; a son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Brenda Phillips of Pottsville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Melinda and Steve Stevenson of Pottsville and Regina and Murphy Henderson of Russellville; a step-brother, Alex Bishop of Russellville; his stepmother, Evelyn Phillips of Russellville; two step-sisters, Randy Brooks of Russellville and Linda Hastings of Texas and three grandchildren, Curtis Phillips of Pottsville, J. T. Stevenson of Pottsville and Joshua Henderson of Russellville.
Funeral service was November 3, 1997 at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Dardanelle, AR by the Rev. C. R. Young and Rev. Euel Nordin. Interment followed in the Pisgah Cemetery in Pottsville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 5, 1997)
John Frank Phillips, age 51, of Plainview died October 14. He was a native of Plainview and the son of the late George W Phillips and Mrs. Bertha Blankenship Phillips of Plainview. He was a disabled Veteran of the Navy.
Survivors include his wife, Johnna Terrill Phillips; one daughter, Mrs. Linda Marie Phillips, both of the home; one sister Mrs. Mary Williams of Tupelo; his mother, Mrs. Bertha Phillips of Plainview.
Funeral services were held Monday at the Cornell Funeral Chapel in Danville with Rev. Royce Savage officiating and burial was in the New Bethel Cemetery near Danville by Cornwell Funeral Services. Pallbearers were George W. Potter, John D. Anderson, Robert Anderson, Rena Eomanain, Buford Harlan and Bill Potter. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 10/14/1983)
Missouri Elizabeth Phillips, age 74, died at her home in Wagner, Okla. on January 11, 1958. She was a former resident of Yell County and a member of the Missionary Baptist Church.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. H. G. Cooper of Los Angeles; one son, William Ernest Brewer of Haskell, Okla.; 111 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 23, 1958)
Ola Mae Hudson Phillips, age 92, of Danville, AR died Thursday, September 20, 2001 at her home. She was born April 27, 1909 in Olio, AR to the late Samuel Washington and Lena Miller Hudson. She was a homemaker, mother, wife and a retired poultry farmer.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Jefferson Phillips and four brothers, William, Ted, Leon and Robert Hudson.
She is survived by daughters and son-in-law, Betty and Norman Gangluff of Hattieville, AR, Reba Sanders and Mary Millard both of Danville, AR; one sister and brother-in-law, Anna Lea and Tobe Horn of Danville, AR; three sisters-in-law, Edith Hudson of Danville, AR and Marie Hudson and Christy Hudson Johnson both of Waldron, AR; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren and several nephews and nieces.
Service was September 23, 2001 at Cornwell Chapel in Danville with Rev. Dennis Horn officiating. Interment was in Earl Ladd Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were grandsons. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 26, 2001)
Paul Phillips of Havana died July 19, 2010.
Visitation will be Thursday, July 22, from 6-8 p. m. Funeral is set for Friday, June 23 at 10:00 a. m. at Wilson FWB Church. Interment will be at Chickalah Methodist Church. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 21, 2010)
Paul Edward Phillips age 72 of Havana passed away Monday July 19, 2010 at St. Vincents in Little Rock. He was born November 2, 1937 in Chickalah, Arkansas to the late Ashley Pugh & Iva Opal Applegate Phillips.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 49 years Eva Moats Phillips; infant sons Dwight and Bruce; sisters Grace McCoy, Maratha Heck and infant Ina Lou Phillips; brother Jack Phillips.
Survivors include children John & Sandra Phillips of Pottsville; Jerry & Sonja Phillips of Murfreesboro; Ret. Major Jimmy & Laura Phillips of Germany; Jason & Sirina Phillips of Danville; Paulette & James Crabill of Dardanelle; Carrie Sieminski-Coulson of North Little Rock; Connie Phillips of Glendale, AZ; sisters Winona Olson of New Blaine; Wilma Jean Virgeth of Crete, NB, Donna Sue Phillips of Mena; brothers Gilbert Phillips of Mtn. Home, James Phillips of Paris & Randy Phillips of New Blaine; 22 grandchildren, I great-grandchild.
Funeral service was July 23, 2010 at Wilson Free Will Baptist in Belleville with Rev. Jeff Henderson officiating. Burial was at Chickalah Methodist Cemetery. Pallbearers included sons, grandsons, Blake Crabill, Michael Sieminski and Raymond Robinett. Honorary pallbearers were former ball team members. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Homes Danville, Arkansas. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 28, 2010)
Ray Asher Phillips, age 73 of Havana, died Wednesday January 15, 2003 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born in Tahlequah, Oklahoma on July 15, 1929 to the late Theo and Minnie Jamison Phillips. He had owned and operated Ray Phillips sawmill in Havana for over thirty years.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth Burnett and Seletha Craig.
Survivors include his wife, Betty L. Harris Phillips; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael Ray and Allison Phillips, of Ft. Smith, Arkansas; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon (Turner) and John Holzapfel, of Scottsdale, Arizona, Sandy and Joe Powers of Havana;, one step son and daughter-in-law, Clark and Jamie Dornan of Havana; one step daughter and son-in-law, Janean and Loy May of Booneville; two sisters and brother-in-law, Mary and Ardville James of Muskogee, Oklahoma, Dorthy Daniels of Sacramento, California; five grandchildren, Michael Turner, Eric Turner, Jeff Souza, Jett Phillips, Paige Phillips; one great grandchild, Sophia Turner and four step grandchildren, Race Dornan, Hayle Tackett, Laken Dornan, and Hannah May.
Funeral services were held Saturday, January 18 at the Western Yell County Church of Christ in Havana, Arkansas with John McCourt, and Melvin McCourt officiating. Burial was in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Pallbearers were Loy May, Clark Dornan, Jeff Souza, Joe Powers, John Holzapfel, and Joe Souza. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, Arkansas. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 22, 2003)
Mrs. Sarah Phillips, age 84, died at her home in Hot Springs. She lived most of her life in Chula and was a member of the Pentecostal Church.
She is survived by two sons, Floyd Phillips of Chula and Noble Phillips of Hot Springs; one daughter, Mrs. Ethel Alexander of the home; nine grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 16, 1956)
Thomas Phillips, age 66 of Plainview, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday October 7, 2008 at his home. He was born November 9, 1941, in Los Angeles, CA to the late Tim and Janice Patterson Phillips. He was a U. S. Air Force Veteran and a member of the First Baptist Church in Plainview.
He was preceded in death by his parents and infant twins, Timothy and Tammy Phillips.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Barbara Phillips; two sons, Thomas Allen Phillips, Jr. and Paul Todd Phillips; one daughter, Tommy Elizabeth Ryan and husband Ken, all of Plainview; one brother, Michael Phillips of Dayton, Wyoming; six grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.
Memorial services were held October 10, 2008 at the Plainview First Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Ault and Rev. Monroe Hunt officiating. Cremation arrangements by Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 15, 2008)
Tim Phillips, age 83, a resident of Ola, AR died Monday, May 12, 1997 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, AR. He was born on May 18, 1913 at Hollis, AR to Noah and Ruhama (Furr) Phillips. He married Janice Patterson on December 16, 1936 at Danville, AR. He retired from the Plainview Building Supply Company and was a member of the Plainview United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Janice Phillips of Ola, AR; two sons and daughter-in-law, Thomas Allen and Barbara Phillips of Plainview, AR and George Michael Phillips of Dayton, WY; a daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Dr. John A. Thoma of Fayetteville, AR; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild and many wonderful friends and neighbors, young and old alike.
A "Life Appreciation" service will be held 10 am Wednesday, May 14 at the Plainview United Methodist Church. Burial will be at the Salem Cemetery, at Plainview. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 14, 1997)
Ulyses Leander Phillips, 49, of Plainview, died suddenly Wednesday, June 25, 1958. He was a native of Hollis, a veteran of World War II, and he had served overseas and was wounded in action in France.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Viola Phillips; a daughter, Minnie Alice; his mother, Mrs. N. A. Phillips of Plainview; three brothers, I. A. Phillips of England, N. E. Phillips of Ola and Everett Phillips of Edwardsville, Ill. and two sisters, Mrs. Marion Levels and Mrs. E. O. Woodard of Plainview. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 26, 1958)
Viola Phillips, age 86, of Plainview, AR died Monday, December 6, 1999 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. She was a daughter of the late Fred and Minnie Nelson Ricker, she was born August 6, 1913 in Missouri. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Plainview, AR and a member of the VFW. Her husband, Ulysses L. Phillips, preceded her in death.
She is survived by, a daughter, Minnie Storment of Plainview, AR; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral was Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Plainview, AR with Rev. David Rumsey officiating. Burial was in the Salem Cemetery in Plainview, AR under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. Pallbearers were, Billy and Bobby Storment, Charlie Clark, Lynn Patterson, Doug Forrest, Harold Blalock and Don Floyd. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 15, 1999)
Mrs. Alma Estelle Pickens, age 87 of Chickalah Mountain, Yell County, Arkansas, widow of Dewey Pickens died Thursday, April 29, 1999 at her son's home. He was born January 6, 1912 in Walhalla, South Carolina to the late Warren and Dora Knight Chastine. She was a homemaker and mother.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, Lemuel Chastine, George Chastine, Neil Chastine and Jack Chastine and one sister, Florence Vissage.
Survivors are one son and daughter-in-law, Warren and Beverly Pickens of Chickalah Mountain, AR; one brother, Fred Chastine of Mountain Rest, SC; one granddaughter, Pam Ridenour of Havana, AR; four great-grandchildren, Jacques, Gretchen, Holly and Haley Ridenour.
Services were Saturday at the Cornwell Chapel in Danville with Rev. Hulon Wiser officiating. Interment was in Mt. Springs Cemetery, Chickalah Mountain by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Clyde Hall, Winfred Horn, Charles Wiggins, C. J. Wiggins, Stephen Wagner and Kenny Loyd. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 5, 1999)
Buford Frelen Pickens, age 74, of Dumas, AR died Friday, April 17, 1998 at the VA Hospital in Little Rock AR. He was born August 27, 1923 at Wing, AR to Sam and Ella Womack Pickens. He was an Army Veteran and was a Cargo Carrier. He attended church at Anderson Chapel Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Anna Marlow Pickens of Dumas, AR; five sons, Sammey Keith Pickens of Dumas, Dennis Ray Pickens of Sheridan, AR, Roy Lynn Pickens of Star City, AR, Ralph Phillip Pickens and David Frelen Pickens both of Dumas, AR; two daughters, Frelis Ann Schulz and Martha Lyn Bennett both of Dumas, AR; two sisters, Meck Armstong of Cliff, NM and Artie Hawkins of Reedley, CA; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was April 20, 1998 at Anderson Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Steven Tiner officiating. Burial was in Tyro Cemetery in Tyro, AR. Memorials may be made to the VA Hospital in Little Rock, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 22, 1998)
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