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The angels in Heaven are smiling today for an angel has come home, Rutha Ellen Potter age 84 of Aly, died Thursday, December 22, 2005, at Chambers Memorial Hospital at Danville. She was a housewife and a member of Aly Church. She was the wife of the late Roscoe Potter, and the daughter of the late Orville and Lura Lamb Qualls of Story, and Grandmother of the late Rodney J. Potter.
Survivors include her six children, one son, Carl Potter of Aly, five daughters, Ruby Yett of Story, Rita Godwin and Carol Blees of Mountain Pine, Janice Caldwell of Aly, Judy Boothe of Centerville. Three brothers, Cleo Qualls, Laintus Qualls, Sims, AR. Windell Qualls, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, three sisters, Gearldine Pendergrass of Farmersville, CA, Ellastene Spurling of Oden, Janet Godwin, Story; 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Ruth s life was her family and her greatest joy was the time as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her legacy is one of kindness and helpfulness to others that will be remembered for many years to come. She was loved by all who knew her.
Services were held Monday, December 26, 2005 at 2:00 p. m. at the Aly Church with Reverend Jimmy Scott and Reverend Josh Harper officiating. Burial was in Aly Cemetery. Grandsons served as pallbearers, honorary pallbearers were the doctors and staff of Chambers Memorial Hospital and Chambers Home Health Staff. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 11, 2006)
The Angels in Heaven are smiling today for an Angel has come home, Rutha Ellen Potter age 84 of Aly, died Thursday, December 22, 2005 at Chambers Memorial Hospital at Danville. She was a housewife and a member of Aly Church. Her life was her family and her greatest joy was the time as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her legacy is one of kindness and helpfulness to others that will be remembered for many years to come. She was loved by all who knew her. She was the wife of the late Roscoe Potter and the daughter of the late Orville and Lura Lamb Qualls of Story, and grandmother of the late Rodney J. Potter.
Survivors include her six children, one son, Carl Potter of Aly, five daughters, Ruby Yett of Story, Rita Goodwin of Aly, Judy Boothe of Centerville three brothers, Cleo Qualls, Laintus Qualls of Sims, AR, Windell Qualls of Oklahoma City, OK; three sisters, Gearldine Pendergrass of Farmerville, CA, Ellastene Spurling of Oden, Janet Goodwin of Story; 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Services were held Monday, December 26, 2005 at the Aly Church with Reverend Jimmy Scott and Reverend Josh Harper officiating. Burial was in Aly Cemetery. Grandsons served as pallbearers, honorary pallbearers were the doctors and staff of Chambers Memorial Hospital and Chambers Home Health Staff. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 28, 2005)
S. C. "Red" Potter, age 88, of Danville, AR, formerly of Aly, AR, died Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. The son of Joe and Belle Marcrum Potter, he was born February 23, 1920 in Onyx, AR.
He was preceded in death by his parents; seven brothers, Otto Potter, Burl Potter, Roscoe Potter, Woodrow Potter, Waco Potter, Earnest Potter, Perman Potter and one sister, Ethel Rowland. He will be missed by many friends and family.
He is survived by twenty eight nieces and nephews.
The family will have a graveside memorial service at Aly Cemetery at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 16, 2008)
Elsie E. Potts, age 74, a resident of Ola, AR died Friday, December 31, 1999 at Chambers Memorial Hospital at Danville, AR. She was born on April 25, 1925 at Hollis, AR to Virgil and Lena Wells Douthit. She was a homemaker and a member of the Ola Assembly of God Church.
She was the widow of the late Limmie Potts and preceded in death by her parents, one son, Charles Potts and one brother, Eugene Douthit.
Survivors include, three daughters, Glenda Terry of Hagarville, AR, Wanda Young of Forest Hill, LA and Marilyn Reeves of Fort Smith, AR; eight grandchildren, Bert Young, Tiffany Young, Alica and Allison Terry, April, Katlyn and Kolyn Turnbow and Shelby Potts and one brother, George Hawks.
Funeral service was January 3, 2000 at the Ola Assembly of God with Rev. Norman Chenowith officiating. Burial was in Sandlin Cemetery at Ola, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service of Ola, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 5, 2000)
Euell Edward "Shorty" Potts, of Ola, AR died Monday, September 15, 2003 at the Atkins Nursing Center in Atkins, AR. He was born in Yell County, on June 8, 1925, son of the late William Charles and Laura Mae Williams Potts. He was a retired carpenter, had worked for 20 years before retiring from the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Reba Kidder Potts; a daughter, Debra Jean Potts of Ola and a granddaughter, Deanna Nicole "Nikki" Potts of Ola.
Funeral service was September 18, 2003 at the Ola Church of Christ with Bob Fallen officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 24, 2003)
Laudell Potts, age 76, a resident of Ola, AR died Wednesday, October 29, 1997 at Yell County Nursing Home at Ola, AR. He was born on December 14, 1920 at Nimrod Community, AR to William and Laura Mae (Williams Potts. He married Elsie (Douthit) on January 2, 1946. He was a retired plumber and worked at the Ola Water Works. He attended the Assembly of God church.
He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.
Survivors are his wife, Elsie Potts of Ola, AR; three daughters, Glenda Terry of Hagarville, AR, Wanda Young of Forest Hill, LA and Marilyn Reeves of Russellville, AR; seven grandchildren and one brother, Euell "Shorty" Potts of Ola, AR.
Funeral service was October 31, 1997 at the Ola Assembly of God officiated by Rev. Norman Chenowith. Burial was in the Sandlin Cemetery at Ola, AR. J Pallbearers were Bill McGolthlen, Mickey Barefield, Anthony Barefield, Hubert Haley, Irvin Rainey and Charles Minnie, (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 5, 1997)
Mrs. Laura Mae Potts, aged 71, of Nimrod died Sunday at The Yell County Hospital. She was a Baptist and a native of Yell County.
Survivors include four sons, Albert and Jewell Potts of Nimrod, Rosco, Laudell and Euell Potts of Ola; two daughters, Mrs. Fred Dunn of Newkirk, Okla. and Mrs. Hartsel Sanders of Little Rock; two sisters, Mrs. M. McGehee of Plainview and Mrs. Lula Mores of Louisiana; 10 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, December 13, 1956)
Reba Potts, age 74 of Ola, died Thursday, December 4, 2003 at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock, AR. She was born on September 5, 1929 in Nimrod, Arkansas, daughter of the late Lomenzo and Ella Morrow Kidder. She was a mother and homemaker, a member of the Ola Church of Christ and an avid quilter.
She was the widow of Euell Edward "Shorty" Potts, and also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Kidder.
Survivors include a daughter, Debra Jean Potts of Ola and a granddaughter, Deanna Nicole Nikki" Potts, of Ola; a niece, Pat Kidder of El Dorado, Arkansas.
Funeral services were held Monday, December 8, 2003 at the Ola Church of Christ with Bob Fallen officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 10, 2003)
George L. Poulos, age 82, a resident of Plainview, AR, died Sunday, December 14, 1997 at the Dardanelle Hospital. He was born on June 7, 1915 at Ola, AR to Peter and Cutie Mercer Poulos. He was a retired Chef with Holly's Restaurant in Gardenia, CA. He was a U. S. Army Veteran and was a member of the VFW at Delaware. He was a member of the Plainview Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Marie Noakes of Rover; four grandchildren, John E. Noakes, Keith Noakes and Joyce Noakes Agnew all of Rover and Pamela Noakes Doolittle of Lemoore, CA; also six great grandchildren, Jason and Kathy Doolittle both of Lemoore, CA, Adam Noakes of Eureka, IL and Erin, Andrew & Andrea Agnew all of Rover, AR.
Funeral service will be 10 a. m. today, Wednesday, December 17 at the Plainview Free Will Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Troy Dobbs. Burial will be at the Birta Cemetery at Birta. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 17, 1997)
Mrs. Victoria Hawkins Pouncey, age 64 years and formerly of Danville died in Alexandria, La. and was returned to Danville for burial on Saturday, March 5. She was formerly a member of the Danville Church of Christ.
She is survived by her husband, E. F. Pouncey Sr. of Silas, Ala; three daughters, Mrs. Michael Monsour of Alexandria, La. Mrs. Willis Bell, San Francisco, Calif. and Mrs. Charles Downing of Silas, Ala.; two sons, E. F. Pouncey Jr. of Silas, Ala, and Joe Cecil Pouncey of Shreveport La. and four grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, March 10, 1949)
Former Danville Publisher Dies - J. Carrol Pound, age 50, former publisher of the Danville Democrat, died August 21, 1951 at a Veterans Administration Hospital in Los Angeles following a long illness. He was born and raised in Danville and was the son of Mrs. Lillie Pound of Danville and the late T. L. Pound, long time publisher of the Danville Democrat. He was a veteran of World War I.
He is survived, in addition to his mother, by one son, Gene Lee Pound of Ventura, Calif. a daughter, Mrs. James Ragsdale of Richland, Calif. one brother, T. R. Pound of Danville; and three sisters, Mrs. Walter Scott Murphy Jr. of Houston, Texas, Nellie Pound of Danville and Mrs. Olen Thomas of North Little Rock. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, August 23, 1951)
Joe Emil Pouzar, Sr. passed away April 1, 2006. He was born January 2, 1938, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He spent most of his early years in Little Rock and completed his bachelor's degree in civil engineering at the University of Arkansas, where he met his wife, Detonne. His early professional years with the Corps of Engineers took him to Houston, Texas where he remained an engineer par excellence for the Johnson Space Center for 42 years.
He was preceded in death by his father, Emil J. Pouzar and his brother, Patrick Pouzar.
He is survived by his wife, Detonne B. Pouzar of Pearland, TX (formerly Detonne Bogle of Fourche Valley); his son, Joe Emil Pouzar, Jr. M. D. and wife Linda C. Pouzar, M. D. his adored granddaughters, Carole Lynette and Kimberly Jo Pouzar of Houston, TX; his mother, Elsie N. Pouzar of Little Rock and a sister, Jane P. Terrell and her husband, Al of Murfreesboro, AR. He was involved in the design and construction of numerous projects at the Space Center including modification of the space chamber and storage space for the moon rocks. The flag over Mission Control was flown at half-mast in his honor. The flag was presented to Detonne at the memorial service. In retirement, he offered his expertise in information and business management to assist his son in his medical practice, Clear Lake Family Physicians. He will always be remembered as a most loving and generous husband, father, grandfather, and friend, as well as the epitome of selfless, humble servanthood. He and his wife joined Cokesbury United Methodist Church in Houston on May 27, 1973. He served faithfully as an usher and was also a member of the Adult Bible Study Class.
A memorial service was held at the Cokesbury United Methodist Church in Houston. A graveside was held at Roselawn Cemetery, Little Rock, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 10, 2006)
Doris Powell, a former longtime resident of Danville passed away October 21, 2008 in Springdale, AR at the Circle of Life Nursing Home. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p. m. in Charleston. The funeral will be Friday at Brotherton to Brother, 32117 Hwy. 22, in Charleston at 2:00 p. m. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 22, 2008)
Doris Eulene Powell, age 80 of West Fork, AR died Monday, October 20, 2008 in Circle of Life-Springdale. She was born May 26, 1028 in Charleston, AR to Cleo Francis Douglas and Susue Ibison Douglas. She was owner and operator of Douglas Feed and Seed Store Inc. in Danville, Arkansas, member of the First Baptist Church in Danville and a member of the Eastern Star Chapter also in Danville. She was the widow of Richard Harold Powell.
The body was cremated following the service that was held on October 24, 2008 and officiated by Rev. Suzanne Stoner.
She is survived by a daughter, Dr. Susan Powell of Winslow, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 29, 2008)
Druzilla O. Powell, age 85, of Havana, AR died Saturday, October 13, 2001 at Oak Manor Nursing Home in Booneville, AR. She was born March 29, 1916 in Havana, AR to the late George and Verna Hodges Walker. She was a retired cook for Yell County Hospital now Chambers Memorial in Danville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Noel Powell; four brothers and one sister.
She is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Lana Winfree of Tennessee and Kathy and Doyle Burrows of Havana, AR; one sister-in-law, Jane Walker of Texas; four grandchildren, Gaylene Radcliff, Randy Burrows, Kimberley Luffman and Jason Winfree and seven great grandchildren.
Graveside service was October 15, 2001 at the Walker Cemetery in Havana with Rev. Hulon Wiser officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 17, 2001)
Richard Harold Powell, 82 of Ozark, AR, formerly of Danville, died Sunday, April 23, 2006. He was born February 9, 1924 in Ozark to Richard T. Powell and Letha (Smith). He was a retired Arkansas State Police serving 25 years in Danville and achieving Ranger status; Past master and member of Ozark Masonic Lodge 79 FAM; Navy veteran of WWII; member of Ozark First Christian Church.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Powell; daughter, Professor Susan Elaine Powell, of Northwest Arkansas; sister, Juanita Montgomery of Ozark; brother, Norman Powell of Ozark.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at Shaffer Funeral Home Chapel in Ozark at 2:00 p. m. with Rev. Wendell Keller officiating. Under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home, Ozark, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 26, 2006)
Billy Ray Powers, age 70, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed from this life on August 31, 2003 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born October 19, 1932, on the farm out from Danville, Arkansas, to Lester H. and Violet M. Kimbrough Powers. Mr. Powers was retired from Ray Powers Insurance, which he was in from 1968 to 2002. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War. Three years were served in Germany where he attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. He served in the Oak Forest Lions Club from 1972 to 1987. He was President of the club in 1980. He was elected and served a three-year term on the Eye and Kidney Bank Program. He was a member of the Brady Masonic Lodge 753 of Little Rock and was a 32nd degree Mason and a Shriner. He was an avid sportsman, loved hunting and fishing. As a young man he played baseball, football and ran track. He loved animals, especially his little red poodle, Penny. He was a member of the Pleasant Valley Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Charlsie D. Myatt Powers.
Survivors include one stepson, Col. Joe D. Dowdy of Carlsbad, CA and three grandchildren; one sister, Erma Nell Powers; one brother, Bobby G. Powers, both of Danville, Arkansas and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services were held September 4, 2003, at First Baptist Church in Danville, Arkansas. Interment was in Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville, Arkansas with Minister John McCourt officiating under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Society or Arkansas Children's Hospital. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 10, 2003)
One Man Killed, Others Hurt by Run-Away Horse at Races -- Felix Powers, age 79, of Moss Creek, was killed almost instantly and several others spectators injured when a horse bolted the track and ran into the crowd at the races in Danville Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Powers was knocked down and stepped on by the horse and died before reaching the hospital. Wanell Miller of Danville, age 14 and Bud Davis of Waveland, were knocked down but apparently received only minor bruises. Ed Vestal, the rider of the horse, was thrown over the horse's head but was not injured seriously.
Mr. Powers is survived by his wife, who has been living in Oklahoma; by two sons, Asbury of Danville and Russell of Pontiac, Mich.; one daughter, Mrs. Earl Baker of Pontiac, Mich.; one brother W .T. Powers of Moss Greek; and eight grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, October 19 at 2:00 p.m. in the Camilia Church at Moss Creek and burial will be in the Moss Creek cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, October 16, 1947)
Felix G. Powers, was born October, 12, 1868 and departed this life Oct. 15, 1947 at the age of 79.
The funeral was conducted at the Moss Creek Church by Rev. Raymond Dorman and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thompson. Burial was in the Moss Creek Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, October 23, 1947)
Violet M. Powers age 89 of Danville completed life's journey in this world and went on to be with the Lord on Monday, May 20, 2002 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was born July 23, 1912 in Chalybeate Springs, Yell County, Arkansas to the late Duke and Hudie Pillow Kimbrough. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Danville and retired from Chambers Memorial Hospital after twenty-four and a half years of service.
She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Billy Ray Powers of Little Rock, Bob and Ann Powers of Danville; a daughter, Erma Powers of Danville, one sister, Velma Kemp of El Reno, OK, two granddaughters, Tamer a Quattlebaum of Bryant, and Cindy Conley of Dardanelle, one great-granddaughter and two great-grandsons, and numerous relatives and friends.
Services will be held Wednesday, May 22, 2002, 2:00 p. m. at the First Baptist Church in Danville with Rev. David Hawkins and Rev. Delton Beal officiating. Interment will be in Earl Ladd Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 22, 2002)
William Aldie Powers, 95, of Buhl, passed away peacefully, Dec. 14, 2005. He was born Nov. 11, 1910, in Danville, Ark. He married Wilna J. Bowerman on March 23, 1931. He was a wonderful father and grandfather. He loved his family and friends and will always be in the hearts of his loved ones. He loved working his orchard it was his life as well as his livelihood. Hunting was his favorite hobby. Telling his stories was the next. He loved to sing and he had a beautiful singing voice. He always had a song ready. He spent many years teaching the Bible to others as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. He was baptized in approximately 1940 in Little Rock, Ark.
Survivors are son, Kenneth (Laura); grandchildren, Kathryn Bowers, Greg Powers (Liz), Debbie Robison (Doug) and Denny Powers (Deb); great-grandchildren, Danielle LaRose (Brian) and Jess Bowers, Karen, Lacey and Allie Powers, Christopher and Nicole Robison, Brittani, Ashlei, Storm, Hannah, Tori, Caden and Brynli Powers and great great-grandchildren, Danny and Breanna LaRose and Ashton Bowers The family appreciates the help given to Aldie by the Snake River Rehab. Personnel in Buhl.
A memorial service was Dec. 17, at the Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall, 910 Milner St., in Buhl. No graveside services will be held. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 21, 2005)
Wilna Josephine Bowerman Powers, age 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 4th, 2005. She was born May 23, 1912, in Danville, Arkansas to Fortha Elizabeth (Lizzie) Bowerman and Levi Bower-man of Danville, Arkansas. She married William Aldie Powers also of Danville on March 23, 1931. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She loved her family and friends. She will always be in the hearts of her loved ones.
Survivors are her husband of 74 years, W. Aldie Powers; son, Kenneth (Laura) grandchildren, Kathryn Bowers, Greg Powers (Liz), Debbie Robison (Doug) and Denny Powers (Deb); great-grandchildren, Danielle LaRose (Brian) and Jess Bowers, Karen, Lacey and Allie Powers, Christopher and Nicole Robison, Brittani, Ashlei, Storm, Hannah, Tori, Caden and Brynli Powers and great great-grandchildren, Danny and Breanna LaRose and Ashton Bowers. Nieces and nephews of Danville: Charlene Tharp (Harold), Betty Frame (Don), Duane "Butch" Bowerman (JoAnne) and children and grandchildren, granddaughter of her brother Leo, Sharon Lynch of Columbia, MO. We apologize for leaving out any loved ones we do not have names for. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 14, 2005)
Domino Edward Pozza, age 75, of Carter Cove, AR. died Friday, January 1, 1999 at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock, AR. He was born January 10, 1923 in Little Rock, AR. to the late Domenico A. Pozza and Joshophine A. Piazza Pozza. A retired Affiliated Foods employee, he was a veteran of the Coast Guard and a member of the Saint John's Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Marilyn Pozza; one son and daughter-in-law, Richard, Sr. and Julie Pozza of Sherwood; one daughter and son-in-law, Kai. y and Roy Gordon of Conway, AR; one brother, Arthur Pozza of Little Rock; two sisters, Angle Paladino and Irma Quick both of Little Rock; seven grandchildren, Troy, Cliff, Alan and Ashley Gordon all of Conway, Jennie Martin and husband David of Sherwood, and Richard, Jr. and Ann Pozza also of Sherwood and one great-grandchild, Cara Pozza of Sherwood. A rosary was held Monday at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle, AR.
Funeral service followed at the Saint Augustine Catholic Church in Dardanelle with Father Ernest Hardesty officiating. Burial was in the Carter Cove Cemetery at Carter Cove, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 6, 1999)
Leora Martin Prather, age 88, of Smackover, AR died Wednesday, August 16, 2000 at Smackover Nursing Home. She was born November 23, 1911, in Springhill, AR (Hempstead County) she was the daughter of James Henry and Ida Viola Huckabee Martin. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Smackover.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Samuel Winford Prather, Sr. and 10 brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her two sons, Samuel Winford Prather, Jr. of Springfield, MO and Warner Wayne Prather of Smackover; four daughters, Dorris Fay Johnson of El Dorado, AR, Phyllis Carolyn O'Neal of Crawfordsville, DeWanda Cathryn Gray of Danville, AR and Darlene Farmer of Atlanta, GA; 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Funeral service was August 18, 2000 at the First Baptist Church of Smackover with Rev. Don Moore officiating. Burial was in the Smackover Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Smackover Organ Fund, 201 West Seventh, Smackover, AR 71762.
In 1928, 72 years ago, Leora Martin was crowned Hope Watermelon Queen by Joe T. Robinson. In the last fifty years, five of her children have been organist of the First Baptist Church in Smackover. Memorials will be used to secure a new organ. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 23, 2000)
John Pressnell of Riley, age 88 years old, died August 23 andwas buried August 24th at Moore's Chapel.
He is survived by his wife, Eva, one son, Jim and by threedaughters, Mrs. Gladys Mott of Booneville, Mrs. Sallie Brothersand Mrs. Minnie Bell Wallis of California. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 1, 1949)
Mrs. Carolyn Tippy Prewett, aged 51, of Little Rock, a retired secretary for an insurance company, died Wednesday. (Jan 13, 1984) She was born at Plainview, daughter of the late William Miles and Leone Rice Tippy, and was a member of Olivet Baptist Church.
Survivors are three sons, Richard Prewett of Little Rock, Michael Prewett, who is stationed with the Navy in Italy, and James Prewett of Bermuda; a daughter, Vicky Prewett of Little Rock; a brother, Richard Tippy of Monroeville, Ala.; a sister, Dorothy T. Tuttle of Little Rock, and four grandchildren.
Graveside service will be at 12:30 p. m; Friday in Oakland Cemetery by Rev. C. Lamar Lifer. Burial will be by Ruebel Funeral Home. The family will be at 16 Durham Street. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 1/13/1984)
Bobbie H. Price, age 66 of Dardanelle, AR died Saturday, September 8, 2007 at Conway Regional Medical Center. He was born October 4, 1940 at Monroe, LA to the late Harry Edward Sr. and Julia Sills Price. He was a member of the Boyce Woods VFW Honor Guard Post #3141.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Opal Deiter.
Survivors include his wife, Clevia Underwood Price of Dardanelle, AR; two sons, Bobby Price of Dardanelle and Danny Price of Pottsville, AR; a daughter, Kathy Loudin of Moscow, TN; brother, Edward Price, Jr. of Madison, AL; a sister, Princess La Croix of Wildsville, LA; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was Wednesday, September 12, 2007, 2 p. m. at Dardanelle Church of Christ with Ralph Weinhold and Don Adkins officiating. Interment will be in Petillo Hill Cemetery with Military Honors by Boyce Woods VFW Post #3141. Pallbearers will be Ken Alexander, Gene Littleton, James Moudy, Larry Underwood, Terry Sigle and Tommy Baker. Honorary will be Vaughn Morton, Opal Rice, Jimmy Coffee and member of the Boyce Woods VFW Post #3141. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 12, 2007)
David Argus Price, age 97 of Rover died Friday, November 22, 2002 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born in Wing, Arkansas on November 13, 1905 son of the late William Billy and Sally Castleberry Price. He was a retired Farmer, Carpenter, and Painter. He was a member of the Rover Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Ila Price, Fred Price, and Andrew Price; and by three sisters, Edith Rowell, Ethel Patrick, and Jewell Lawson.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Dail Harvey Price; a son and daughter-in-law, William and Treccie Price of Rover; two granddaughters, Christy Griffin of Fort Smith, and Rebecca Price of Rover; a sister, Mildred McCarthy of Tucson, Arizona.
Funeral services were held Sunday, November 24, 2002 at the Rover Baptist Church with Reverend Elvin McDill and Reverend Jack McKinnon officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery, in Briggsville. Pallbearers were Jim Roberson, Johnny Ray Blankenship, Robert Buford, Jerry Spears, Steve Matheson, and Kevin Milligan. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 27, 2002)
Henry Price, age 88, formerly of Conway and of Yell County, died Sunday at his home in Pine Bluff. He was a retired farmer and a Methodist.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ninnie Zorn Price; two sons, Raymond Price of Conway and Dewey Price of Little Rock; a daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Sims of Pine Bluff; six grandchildren and a great grandchild. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, July 6, 1960)
Lula Dail Price, 80, of Rover, went home to be with our Lord on May 28, 2010, at Chambers Memorial Hospital. She was born on December 18, 1929, the oldest child of the late Ted and Lula Harvey. She was a homemaker and a longtime member of the Rover Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Argus Price, one brother, Leslie Harvey, and a sister, Edith Chilen.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, William and Treccie Price of Rover; two granddaughters and grandsons-in-law, Michael and Christy Griffin of Ft. Smith, Clark and Rebecca Gustin of Rover; two great-grandsons, Jacob and Troy Griffin of Ft. Smith; two brothers, Al Harvey and Fredrick Harvey of Hot Springs; sister Eulene Buford of Briggsville and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services were Tuesday, June 1 at Rover Baptist Church with Rev. Keith Shipley officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Briggsville. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 2, 2010)
Randy Price, age 43 of Russellville died Thursday, June 27, 2002 at UAMS Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born August 28, 1958 in Russellville. He was retired from Price Milling and the Russellville City Fire Department and was a 1976 graduate of Russellville High School. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Dardanelle, and Theta Chi Fraternity at Arkansas Tech University, a Ducks Unlimited and Quails Unlimited Sponsor.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy Keenan Price of Russellville; one daughter, Mary Kathryn Price of Russellville; one son, Will Price of Russellville; his parents, Jack and Helen Price of Russellville; one brother and sister-in-law, Jay and Margie Price of Russellville; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Lisa and Mike Roys and Andrea and Jon Looper all of Russellville; four nieces, Chelsey Price, Grace Roys, Nicole Looper and Katie Keenan all of Russellville; three nephews, John Looper of Russellville, Adam Taylor of Memphis, Tennessee and John Taylor of Holly Grove, Arkansas.
A memorial service was held Sunday, 2:00 p. m. at the First Baptist Church in Russellville. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Honorary pallbearers were David Oates, Buzz Kitchens, Franklin Gray, Jim Smith, Bruce Webb, Jimmy Armstrong, and Kevin Polczynski. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Transplant Surgery, Slot 5204, 4301 West Markham, Little Rock, AR. 72205 or the First Presbyterian Church. Dardanelle, 200 North 2nd, Dardanelle, AR 72834. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 3, 2002)
Mrs. Winnie Page Price, age 88, of Belleville, AR died Friday, March 21, 1997 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. She was born November 15, 1908 in Dardanelle, AR to the late William J. and Sarah Hickerson Keirsey. She was a member of the Ranger Free Will Baptist Church and she was a homemaker and mother.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ernest Page and Roscoe Price; a sister, Mattie Frizzle and a great-granddaughter, Sadie Elizabeth Page.
Survivors include four sons, Leonard, Ed and Boyce Page all of Belleville, AR and Russell Page of Waco, TX; two daughters, Ernestene Carter of Dallas, TX and Louise Mallonee of Milwaukee, OR; a brother, Marion Keirsey of Belleville; two sisters, Opal Johnson of Belleville, AR and Jewell Langston of Troup, TX; 21 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Service was Monday, March 24, 1997 at 2:00 p. m. at the Ranger Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Terry Latham officiating. Interment was in the Lower Spring Creek Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 26, 1997)
Violet Laverne Priest, age 77 of Lowell, AR, passed from this life Thursday, July 28, 2005 at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale. She was born July 2, 1928 in Cash, AR to Henry and Virgie Nelson Hillis. She married Mitchell Priest on January 20, 1947 in Jonesboro. She devoted her life to the care of her family and church. She was an extremely talented seamstress, and enjoyed working in her flower gardens. She was a charter member of Springdale Missionary Baptist Church. She was loved dearly and will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by a son, David Lynn Priest in 2004 twin infant daughters in 1949 and 19 brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her husband, Mitchell Priest of the home a daughter, Ellen Killebrew and husband Jim of Maumelle four sons, Dexter Priest of Lincoln, Lester Priest and wife Sandra of Lowell, Mark Priest and wife Julie of Springdale, Timothy Priest of Rogers a brother, Otto Hillis of Jonesboro 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Monday, August 1, 2005 at Springdale Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Dan Wisely officiating. Internment followed at Bluff Cemetery in Springdale. Pallbearers were Lonnie McClure, Mark Hogan, Brian Killebrew, Mitchell Priest, Michael Priest and Gary Priest. Honorary pallbearers were Wayne Raines, Calvin Raines, Floyd Hillis, Gary Echols, Shelby Hillis, Barry Priest, Clifford Hillis and Lester McClure. Memorial contributions may be made to Springdale Missionary Baptist Church, 2844 McRay Ave., Springdale, AR 72762. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 10, 2005)
Betty Jo Primm, age 80 of Dardanelle, died Monday, March 3, 2008 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. She was born March 4, 1927 in Dardanelle, daughter of the late Raymond Dewey "Dude" and Clyde Lillian Goocher Barnett. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fay Primm and sister Virginia Moore.
Survivors include a sister, Anna Lee Horn of Conway; a nice Sandra Boles of Sherwood, a nephew, Randy Horn of Conway and several great-nephews and nieces.
Funeral was held Thursday, March 6, 2008 at Cornwell Chapel Dardanelle with Rev. Roger Glover officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 12, 2008)
Atha Delbert Prince, age 83 of Booneville, AR died May 30, 2001 in a Little Rock, AR Hospital. He was a Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness.
He is survived by his wife, Theresia Prince of the home in Booneville, AR; a daughter, Linda Mindenhall of Alaska; two sons, Del Prince of Ft. Smith, AR and Stefan Prince of Springdale, AR; three sisters, Gladys Hass of Ft. Worth, TX, Dawna Ponton of Reno, NV and Tamzia Marple of Fairoaks, CA and 11 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Graveside service was June 4, 2001 at Oak Hill Cemetery with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Booneville, AR under the direction of Robert's Funeral Home of Booneville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 6, 2001)
Cleo G. Pugh Prince, 89 of Little Rock, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2008. "MeMe" was a dedicated and loving military wife whose faith and strength in family gave way to raising two wonderful children, a brother, and grandson. She accepted everyone as part of "her family". She was the best "Meems" in the world to everyone. She was a member of Gardner Memorial United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Princie and Ed Parkhill of North Little Rock; a brother and sister-in-law, W. T. and Ruby Pugh of Rover, Arkansas; two sisters, Jeannie Briley and her husband Joe of Kerrville, Texas, and Ina Green of Washington; sister-in-law, Mary Pugh of Russellville; daughter-in-law, Pat Prince of Little Rock; three grandchildren, Scott and wife GiGi Parkhill and Medra Parkhill of North Little Rock, and Nicholas Prince of Little Rock; two great-grandchildren, Graham and Zachary Parkhill of North Little Rock; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sgt. Major L. M. Prince (U.S. Army Ret.); her parents, William and Grace Pugh; son, Larry Prince; granddaughter, Valerie Parkhill; her stepfather, Claude Dunlap; seven brothers, Tom, Clifford, Homer, Erchel, Bill, Paul, and Don Pugh; and four sisters, Laura Willis, Meda Holiman, Beda Beach, and Wilson Havens.
Funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday at North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Little Rock National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Gardner Memorial United Methodist Church, 1723 Schaer, North Little Rock, AR, 72114. Family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:00 P.M., just before the service at North Little Rock Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1921 Main Street, 758-1170. [SS Death Records shows her sister, Ina Green, died 2 September, 2001 in Harrison, Idaho.] (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: 12-5-2008)
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