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Putman, Laura C. -- Rainey, Ann
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Mrs. Laura C. Putman passed away on August 31, 1951 at her home and was laid to rest in Moore's Chapel Cemetery on September 4. She had lived her entire life in this county. She leaves to mourn her passing seven children, three daughters, Mrs. Mary Sheppard, viola Smith of San Jose, Calif. Mrs. Kate Godfrey of Booneville; four sons, Everett Putman of Chow Chilla, Calif. Joe of Waveland and John and Hoyt of the home; 19 grand children and 24 great-grandchildren and a host of friends. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, September 20, 1951)
Rose Porter Putman, Services are pending with Denton Funeral Home for Rose Putman, age 69, who died in a local hospital Sunday. Mrs. Putman was a member of Otis Baptist Church. She was born in Plainview, Ark., and was married here in 1928.
Survivors include four sons; Haskell, Baton Rouge, La., Argene, Los Angeles, Billy Dean, Denver, and Norman, Las Vegas; one daughter, Mrs. Leroy Gibs, Albuquerque; two brothers, Frank Porter and Scott Porter, both of Carlsbad; two sisters, Mrs. Flo Rea and Mrs. Nance Janway, both of Carlsbad; 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by Mary Fowler Leek, Newspaper: Current-Argus, Carlsbad N. Mexico, 8/12/1974 Rose Porter Putman.
Services for Rose Putman were to be held today at 3 p. m, at Denton Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Frank Hodnett of Otis Baptist Church officiating. Burial was to be in Carlsbad Cemetery. Pall bearers were to be Howard Hearn, Glenn Porter, Ardell Janway, Elmo Toby, Lionel Jordan and Bill Fuson. (Submitted by Mary Fowler Leek, Newspaper: Current-Argus, Carlsbad N. Mexico, 8/14/1974)
Funeral for Mrs. Susie E. Putman, age 69 years, widow of Arthur L. Putman, who died July 13, 1979 at Danville, was Saturday July 14, at the Bluffton Baptist Church. Interment was in the Hunts Chapel Cemetery at Rover, and the minister was Rev. James Fauts.
Mrs. Putman was born December 17, 1909 at Mena, Arkansas and was a Baptist.
She is survived by two sons, Woody Putman of Bauxite, AR and J. R. Putman of the U.S. Navy stationed in Norfolk, Virginia; two daughters, Mrs. Rosetta Johnson of Booneville, AR and Mrs. Lucille Hawthrone of Tulsa, OK; two brothers, Estel Posey of Clarksville, AR and David Posey of Benton, AR; one sister, Mrs. Angeline Cox of Pencil Bluff, AR; 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 7/18/79)
YOAKUM - Frieda Marie Putnam, 90, of Yoakum, died Thursday, January 20, 2005. She was born May 5, 1914, in Orange Grove, to the late Anton and Franziska Herold Schumacher. She was owner and operator of a restaurant and a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church.
Survivors daughter, Bertha M. Lange of Yoakum; son, Raymond O. Granz of Shiner; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by two husbands, Otto Granz and Carl Putnam; special friend, Gerhard Petering; two sisters; and three brothers.
Visitation will be 6-8 p. m. tonight with a prayer service at 7 p. m. at Buffington Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 2 p. m. Sunday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, the Rev. Victor Anderson officiating. Burial will be at Restland Cemetery. Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum, 361-293-2333. Memorials Holy Cross Lutheran Church. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Mary Fowler Leek, Newspaper: The Victoria Advocate, Victoria, Texas, 1/22/2005)
Clarence E. Pyburn, age 80, of Ola, AR died Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at his home. He was born on May 26, 1921 in Russellville, AR to Allan and Celia Brumley Pyburn. He was a retired truck driver. He was a United States Army Veteran of WWII. Clarence was an avid reader, enjoyed all sports especially baseball and truly enjoyed family get togethers.
He was preceded in death by a son, Jackie Allan Pyburn; 2 brothers and 2 sisters.
Survivors include his wife, Virgie Mott Pyburn of Ola, AR; 2 sons, Kenneth Wade Pyburn of Casa, AR and Edward Bartley Pyburn of Ola, AR; 2 daughters, Elizabeth Ann Owens of Ringling, OK and Linda Carol Ramey of Springdale, AR; a brother, Raymond Pyburn of Las Vegas, Nevada; a sister, Ruby McGuire of Dardanelle, AR; 11 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were Friday, March 22, 2002 at 10:00 a. m. at the First Baptist Church in Ola, AR officiated by Rev. Rick Balentine. Burial was at Sandlin Cemetery at Ola, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. The family received friend's from 6-8 p. m. Thursday, March 21 at the Ola location. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 27, 2002)
Harold Edgar Pyle, age 76 of Corning, AR died February 12, 1998 at his residence. He was born November 6, 1921 near Reyno, AR to Ervin and Ellen Gould Pyle. He had lived at Corning the last six years, he also lived at Success and Doniphan. He married Sallilu Crisman on November 3, 1939 in Datto, AR. He was a farmer, an Army Veteran of WWII, member of the Corning Church of Christ and was a member of the American Legion.
He is survived by his wife, Sally Pyle of Corning, AR; three sons and daughters-in-law, Eddie and Chris Pyle of Little Rock, Alan and Beth Pyle of Tunica, MS and Bill and Billie Jean Pyle of Corning, AR; two daughters and son-in-law, Marsha and Darvis Paslay of DeQueen, AR and Sarah Knight of Jonesboro, AR; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by, a son, Frankie Pyle of Danville, AR; one brother, Herman Pyle and a sister, Nita Winchester.
Funeral service was February 15, 1998 at the Ermert Funeral Home Chapel in Corning. Burial was in Hitt Cemetery in Success, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 18, 1998)
Sally Crismon Pyle, age 85, departed this life on January 30, 2009 at the Corning Nursing Home. She was born July 15, 1923 at Manyard, Arkansas to the late Walter Crismon and Thaila Shaver Crismon Meredith. She was a farmer, a school bus driver, and a homemaker. She was a member of the Corning Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold Edgar Pyle; son, Franklin Ray Pyle; and brother, Pat Crismon.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Eddie and Christine Pyle of Little Rock, Alan and Bethel Pyle of Tunica, Mississippi, Bill and Billie Jean Pyle of Current View, Missouri; and two daughters and sons-in-law, Marsha and Darvis Paslay of Hot Springs and Sarah and Scott McDonald of Tupelo, Mississippi and one daughter-in-law, Pat Pyle of Danville; one brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Lillian Crismon of Success; five grandsons, Darrell, David, Harold, Justin, and Trent Pyle; five granddaughters, Dana, Trickey, Radora Fairclough, Ellen Shockley, Sammie Walley, and Ashley Gill; and 10 great-grandchildren with another one due in July.
Funeral services were Tuesday, February 3, 2009, Ermert Funeral Home Chapel, Corning, Arkansas with Brother Earl Ladyman officiating. Burial was in the Success Cemetery, Success, Arkansas. Pallbearers were Darrell, David, Harold, Justin, Trent, Hunter Pyle and Deric Walley. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 18, 2009)
Mr. Boyd Qualls, age 69 of Story, AR died at St. Joseph's Regional Health Center, Hot Springs, AR on Tuesday, December 10, 1996. He was born December 15, 1927, the son of the late Orville Qualls and Lura Lamb Qualls. He was united in marriage to Beatrice Lambert Qualls March 7, 1975. He was a lifelong resident of Montgomery County, retired from U. S. Forest Service, an employee of Ozark Cedar, a Veteran of the Korean War and a member and deacon of Refuge Baptist Church at Story.
Survivors are wife, Beatrice Qualls of Story; two sons, Timmy and Teddy of Story; one daughter, Tammy Qualls Hutt of Russellville; three grandchildren, Jay Cassandra and Miranda; three brothers, Cleo Qualls and Laintus Qualls both of Sims, AR and Windell Qualls of Oklahoma City, OK; four sisters, Rutha Porter of Aly, AR, Geraldine Pendergrass of Farmersville, CA, Ellastene Spurting of Oden, AR and Jenett Godwin of Story, AR.
He was preceded in death by parents, Orville and Lura Lamb Qualls and one sister, Winnie Jayhay.
Pallbearers were Charlie Studyvant, Richard Anderson, Don Monk, Benjamin Rowland, Jim Gable, Jaff Pawelczak and Steve Belcher. Honorary U. S. Forest Service Employees, Womble Ranger District, Gene Bridge and Employees of Ozark Cedar, Deacons and former pastors of Refuge Baptist Church, Jerry Wheeler and Lifemobile Staff, St. Joseph CCU Staff and Guy West. Funeral service was December 14 at the Refuge Baptist Church at Story with the Rev. Ronnie Noles officiating. Interment was in the Reed Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 12/18/1996)
Glenn Qualls, age 86, of Danville died Sunday, December 26, 2004. He was a Navy WWII and Korean Veteran, retiring after 22 years, a member of the Danville Church of Christ, and was instrumental in starting the Yell County Ambulance service. He was born November 8, 1918 in Evening Shade to the late John Cleo and Nora Ann Auld Qualls.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Lena Ann Qualls.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Kewpie Putman Qualls; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Billie Qualls of Ft. Smith; a brother-in-law, Paul Bench of CA; and a sister-in-law, Evelyn Qualls, Evening Shade.
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, December 29, 2004 at 10:00 a. m. at the Danville Church of Christ with Merrill Pence officiating. Burial will be in Earl Ladd Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville. Pallbearers will be David Sikes, Ronnie Spears, Clinton Kimbrough, Billy Wallis, Randy Smith and Odean Parker. Memorials may be made to the Southern Christian Home, PO Box 647, Morrilton, AR 72110. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 29, 2004)
Accident Takes Life of Danville Girl - Tragedy struck the Danville community last week when Lena Ann Qualls, 17, of Danville, died in a traffic accident near Plainview last Thursday. Funeral services for Miss Qualls, a senior at Danville High School, were held at the school cafetorium on Tuesday, where her classmates served as active and honorary pallbearers. Miss Qualls and a friend, Karen Tackett, were returning from Plainview to Danville about 11:00 p.m. on Thursday night when the accident happened on Highway 28, about 1 1/2 miles west of Plainview. Trooper Ralph Lewis, who investigated the accident, said Miss Qualls was apparently killed instantly in the accident, while Miss Tackett escaped serious injuries.
... An Honor Student - Lena was a member of both the junior and senior honor societies and was a winner of All-A ribbons at Danville School for the past several years. She was this past year's school annual yearbook editor and was one of the editor's for the upcoming school year. She was also a member of the French Club and FHA. Lena was a member of the Danville Church Of Christ and Church of Christ Youth Group. She was working at John-Johns in Danville at the time of her death.
... Well-Liked At School - Jerry Gilkey, who has been the class sponsor of Lena's class for the past three years, said Lena was a good student and well-liked by not only the students but by the faculty as well. He said "She was an enjoyable person, warm, friendly and one of the leaders in her class. She had a Sharp mind, was quick-witted and full-of-life." "She was fun to be around and a child that any parent would be proud of. It is hard to accept the death of teenager, such as Lena, but she will be remembered as we all knew her-witty and fun to be around," Gilkey said. Martha Lynn Burks, Lena's English teacher and yearbook advisor said, "I don't know exactly what it was about Lena that made her so special. She loved to act like reading her literature or typing a page for the annual really put her out, but she would change that little frown into a smile and you knew then she enjoyed it." Some of her co-workers at John John's said she was very dependable and was liked by all.
... Loses Control of Vehicle - Trooper Lewis said Lena was traveling west toward Rover when she went around a fairly sharp curve on Highway 28; losing control of her 1981 Toyota pickup. He said she left the north side of the highway, travelled down a shoulder for about 27 feet, travelled down a ditch for 81 feet and entered a wooded area. The truck then struck a large tree head on and the impact caused the truck to spin around, turning over on the right side and travelling another 70 feet before coming to rest. Lena was thrown from the truck about 8 feet from the truck. Trooper Lewis said Karen was not thrown out of the truck and crawled out of the truck to seek help. She mainly suffered scratches. Coroner Mike Cornwell pronounced Lena dead at the scene.
... Native Of Rogers - Lena was a native of Rogers, although she and her parents have been living in Danville for several years.
Survivors include her parents, Glenn and Kewpie Putman Qualls and one brother, Michael Qualls of Corpus Christy, Texas.
Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the school with Bro. Willis Cheatum and Bro. A. T. Oliver officiating. Internment was at the Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville. Arrangements and services were conducted by Cornwell Funeral Service of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 6-6-1983)
Thomas Warren Qualls, 63, of Donaldson, Arkansas, died Wednesday, August 5, 2009. He was born January 23, 1946 at Briggsville, Arkansas to the late Bee & Bessie (Nunnley) Qualls.
He is survived by his daughter Amy Qualls Richardson; granddaughter Kelsiegh Qualls; brother Raymon Qualls & his wife Francis; 5 sisters Jessie Qualls, Lucille Englebrecht, Alice Koski & her husband Richard all of Russellville, AR; Betty Hodges of Dover, AR; and Willie Jean Santner & her husband Bruce of Mountain View, MO. A
Memorial Service will be held 10:00 am Saturday, August 15, at the First United Methodist Church in Arkadelphia, with Rev. Carol Jackson and Jim Lucas officiating. Memorials may be sent to Group Living Inc., 710 Main Street, Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71923. Guests may register at WWW.caruth-hale.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 12, 2009)
Mary Margaret Elizabeth Bryner Queen, age 103, died on January 23, 2007, at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville, AR. She was the grandmother of Shirley Sanders of Danville, AR. She was born August 19, 1903 in the family's farm home near Altamont, KS. She spent her childhood years on the farm where she helped her parents with childcare, cooking and farm chores. During her elementary school years she attended Nobil, a one room schoolhouse. She treasured the time spent on the farm and in Altamont. The Bryner family moved to Coffeyville in 1921. Mary continued to help her family at home and in various jobs. She worked around downtown Coffeyville from the 1920's till the 1950's. Then she entered the restaurant business running Brownie's Grill. Mary retired at age 70 when the cafe closed. She had many devoted customers who always spoke highly of Brownie's food and Mary's pies. After her retirement Mary remained very active maintaining her home, yard and garden until 1990 when she became a full time Tulsa resident. In 1998 Mary returned to Coffeyville to live with her sister, Gertrude Bowersox. In December 2002, at the age of ninety-nine, Mary moved into Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville, AR.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Winfield (Dooley) Queen who died tragically in a Coffeyville refinery accident in 1944. Two brothers, two sisters, a daughter and a granddaughter also died earlier.
She is survived by her sister; two granddaughters; ten great grandchildren; thirteen great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Mary will be sorely missed.
Service will be held Saturday, February 3, at 11:00 a. m. at Coffeyville, Kansas Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital Foundation, PO Box 2222, Little Rock, AR 72203. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 31, 2007)
Mrs. Monnie Ray Quesenburry, born August 1, 1875 and died April 15, at the age of 63 years. She was married March 13, 1904 to Beatis Quesenburry and to this union four children were born. Two died as infants and Quentin died in 1939. She was a life time resident of Pea Ridge.
She was buried at Moore's Chapel. Services by Rev. Harvey Blankenship, Havana. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 31, 1949)
Joseph Lee Quijada, infant son of Derrick Quijada and Jerri Leann Tracy or Havana, died February 11, 2008 at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock. He was born February 2, 2008 at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville.
Survivors include his parents; brother, Eli Haiden James Quijada; grandparents, Regina Viphongsay of Havana and Charles Tracy of Judsonia, Tina and Jeff Quijada of Blue Mountain, Mark Wilkins of Clarksville, Ernie Sloan of Blue Mountain; great-grandparents, Jaquita and Gary Greenfield of Havana, Buddy and Onieta Wilkins of Sugar Grove, James Faulkinbury of Blue Mountain, Lynn Wood Tracy of Judsonia; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Graveside services were Friday, February 15, 2008 with Rev. W. A. Gorman officiating. Burial was at Havana Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 20, 2008)
Mrs. Alverda Ann Rabjohn, 94, died Saturday evening at her home in Mt. Pine. A native of Eureka Springs, Mrs. Rabjohn had lived in Mt. Pine for the past seven years.
Survivors include two sons, Loyd Rabjohn of Hot Springs; and Bud Rabjohn of Mt. Pine; a daughter, Mrs. Letha Elliott of Royal; a sister, Mrs. Mattie Sledge of Mercedes, Tex. four grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Caruth Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 3/20/1971)
Mrs. Audrey Rabjohn, age 85, of Mountain Pine, died Wednesday, March 25, 1987 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Hot Springs. A daughter of the late Henry and Robert Ann Lawrence Cathey, she was born in Yell County Arkansas. She was a Baptist.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Fern Ingle of Mountain Pine and Mrs. Patsy Ann Gatliff of Austin, TX; one sister, Mrs. Jessie Anderson of Rover; and six grandchildren.
Funeral services were March 28 at the Rover Baptist Church with Rev. Claude Miles officiating. Burial was in Hunt's Chapel Cemetery near Rover. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 4/1/1987)
Dorothy Lois Rabjohn, age 75, of Hot Springs, AR passed away May 22, 2000 in a local nursing home. She was born November 23, 1924 in Rover, AR to the late Erie E. and Lula Bell Rabjohn and attended church at Piney Baptist Church.
Graveside service was today, Wednesday, may 24, 2000 at Bethel Cemetery in Glenwood, AR by Rev. Larry Catcher. Service by Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 24, 2000)
Erie F. Rabjohn, age 93, of Hot Springs, died Monday, September 1, 1986 at the V. A. Hospital in Little Rock. He was a native of Aly, the son of the late George R. and Cathrine Cagle Rabjohn, a retired farmer and a veteran of WWI.
He is survived by one daughter Dorothy Lois Rabjohn of Hot Springs.
Funeral services were Tuesday at the Piney Baptist Church in Hot Springs with the Rev. Joel E. Moody officiating. Interment was in Bethel Cemetery in Glennwood. Services are in care of Cornwell Funeral Service of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 9/1/1986)
ROVER Gary H. Rabjohn, age 77, of Rover (Yell County), a retired farmer, died Monday. Mr. Rabjohn was a Baptist.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Audrey Cathy Rabjohn; two daughters, Mrs. Fern Ingle of Mountain Pine and Mrs. Patsy Gatliff of New York; a brother, Lloyd Rabjohn of Fayetteville; a sister, Mrs. Letha Elliott, and six grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Rover Baptist Church. Burial will be in Hunts Chapel Cemetery by Shinn Funeral Home of Russellville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Arkansas Democrat; 11/22/1973)
ROSBORO - Gilbert "Gil" Rabjohn, age 59, of Portland, Ore. formerly of Rosboro (Clark County), a pharmacist, died Friday. He was a Lutheran, a Korean War Navy veteran and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Survivors are his wife, DeLores Rabjohn; two sons, Jeffrey Rabjohn of Portland, Ore. and Grant Rabjohn of Kirkland of Washington; a daughter, Danae Sullivan of Reno, Nev. two brothers, George Rabjohn of Bowie, Texas, and Grady Rabjohn of Talent, Ore. four sisters, Vera Stelter of Ashland, Ore. and Verla Migliacco of Klamath Falls, Ore. Verna Arter of Little Rock, and Peggy Meritt of Columbia, S. C. and two grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 2 p. m. Wednesday at Bethel Cemetery in Glen-wood by Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Gilbert Rabjohn Memorial Fund for Community Service in care of South Umpqua State Bank. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Arkansas Gazette; 3/12/1990)
PORTLAND, ORE. - Gilbert "Gil" L. Rabjohn, age 59, of Portland, Ore. a pharmacist at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Roseburg,. for 21 years and other Veterans Administration facilities for 11 years, died Friday. Rabjohn was a Navy veteran of the Korean War a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Oregon State Pharmacy Association, Roseburg Country Club, Ashland Elks Lodge, and Faith Lutheran Church, all in Oregon.
Graveside service will be at 2 p. m. Wednesday at Bethel Cemetery, Glenwood. Memorials may be made to Gilbert Rabjohn Memorial Fund for Community Service, c/o Sotath Umpqua State Bank
Survivors are his wife, DeLores Shoff Rabjohn; two sons, Jeffrey Rabjohn of Portland and Grant Rabjohn of Kirkland, Wash. a daughter, Danae Sullivan; of Reno, Nev. three brothers, George Rabjohn of Bowe, Texas and Grady Rabjohn of Talent, Ore. and Grover Rabjohn of Georgia; four sisters, Vera Stelter of Ashland, Ore. Verla Migliacco. of Klamath Falls, Ore. Verna Arfer of Little Rock, and Peggy Meritt of Columbia, S. C. and two grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 3/12/1990).
SCOTT Homer Dee Rabjohn, age 69, of Scott died December 28, 1995. He was a retired Otasco store manager and a Navy World War II veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Ollie Mae Rabjohn of Scott; three daughters, Rita; Fincher of Helena, Deborah Dee Songer of Little Rock and Donna Lee Denton of Sherwood; three grandchildren, Floyd Harold Fincher III, Michael Dee Songer and Jason Nutt; one great-grandchild, Alexandria Morgan Songer.
Funeral service will be 2 p. m. Saturday at the Roller-Drummond Funeral Home Southwest Chapel. Interment will be in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p. m. tonight at the funeral home; (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 12/28/1995)
Loyd Rabjohn, age 89, of Dardanelle, AR died Friday, April 26, 2002 at the Dardanelle Hospital. He was born March 20, 1913 at Rover, AR the son of the late E. L. "Tobe" and Alverda "Mammy" Armstrong Rabjohn. He retired from Deltic Timber Co. at Ola, where he worked as a lumber inspector and grader and was a member of Mountain Pine Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Modean Cox Rabjohn; two brothers, Gary "Bud" Rabjohn and Charlie Rabjohn and two sisters, Gertrude Barnes and Leatha Elliott.
He is survived by a son, Laudell Rabjohn of Dardanelle.
Graveside service and burial was held April 30th at the Bluffton Cemetery by the Rev. Joe Yates. Arrangements by Shinn Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 1, 2002)
In Memory of Loyd Rabjohn
Born March 20, 1913
Died April 26, 2002
Service 2 P.M. Tuesday April 10, 2002, Graveside
Minister Reverend Joe Yates
Interment Bluffton Cemetery Bluffton, Arkansas (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 4/26/2002)
Memory Card - Loyd Rabjohn, age 89, a resident of Dardanelle, died Friday, April 26, 2002, at the Dardanelle Hospital.
He was born March 20, 1913, at Rover, Arkansas, a son of the late E. L. "Tobe" and Alverda "Mammy" Armstrong Rabjohn.
He was retired from the Deltic Timber Company in Ola where he worked as a lumber inspector and grader. He was a member of the Mountain Pine Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Modean Cox Rabjohn; 2 brothers, Gary "Bud" Rabjohn and Charlie Rabjohn; and 2 sisters, Gertrude Barnes and Leatha Elliott. He is survived by a son, Laudell Rabjohn of Dardanelle; and other relatives and friends.
Graveside service and burial will be 2 P. M. Tuesday, April 30, 2002, at the Bluffton Cemetery at Bluffton with Reverend Joe Yates officiating. Visitation will be open from 11 A. M. - 9 P. M. Monday, April 29, 2002, at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.
See Memory Card Image for his picture. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 4/26/2002)
MARY ETTA RABJOHN, 70, of North Little Rock died January 31, 2000.
She is survived by a brother, Elmer Riffle of North Little Rock; sister, Johnnie Cazzlto of Florida; and a niece, Kathy Bowren of North Little Rock.
Arrangements are by Roller-Owens Funeral Home, (501) 791 7400. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 1/31/2000)
In Memory of Modean Rabjohn
Born April 23, 1918
Died January 4, 1999
Service 2 P. M. Thursday January 7, 1999, Graveside
Minister Rev. Toe Yates
Interment Bluffton Cemetery, Bluffton, Arkansas (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 1/4/1999)
Memory Card - Modean Rabjohn, age 80, of Dardanelle, died Monday, January 4, 1999, at the Dardanelle Hospital.
A daughter of the late George Esrom and Charlcie May Douthit Cox, she was born April 23, 1918, at Nola, Arkansas (in Scott County).
She was the wife of Loyd Rabjohn, to whom she had been married since October 10, 1936, and was a member of the Mountain Pine Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Roger Cox; and three sisters, Cletha Herrin, Louretha Allred and Carmen Alphin.
Survivors also include a son, Laudell Rabjohn of Dardanelle.
The graveside service and burial will be 2 P. M. Thursday, January 7, 1999, at the Bluffton Cemetery, with Rev. Joe Yates officiating. Arrangements are by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.
See Memory Card Image for her picture. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 1/4/1999)
Karl Joseph Radcliff, age 48 of Danville, died Sunday, December 21, 2008 at his residence. He was born April 19, 1960 in Sacramento, CA.
He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Felix Radcliff and uncle, Lonnie Radcliff.
Survivors include parents, Jerry & Mel Harris of Danville and Roland Radcliff of Colorado; daughter, Amanda Radcliff of Dardanelle; brother and sister-in-law, Kurt & Teshia Radcliff of Danville; sisters & brothers-in-law, Kelly & Charles Short of Danville, Kerri & Bobby Solley of Plainview; grandmothers, Pauline Harris of Danville, Evelyn Radcliff of California and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews.
Memorial service will be at a later date. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 24, 2008)
Services Held for T-5 Leroy G. Rader. Funeral service for T-5 Leroy G. Rader, Belleville, were held at the Piney Cemetery Sunday afternoon with Rev. Billy Dennis, pastor of the Havana Methodist Church officiating. Havana and Danville Legion posts were in charge of military services. His body was returned from the Champigneul Cemetery in France for re-burial. He entered the service on September 13, 1942 and died of typhoid fever on September 15, 1945 at the age of 24.
He is survived by a brother John T. Rader, Havana, Rt. 2. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, December 9, 1948)
Nina May Rader, age 86 of Waveland, died Friday, November 22, 2002 at the Oak Manor Nursing and Rehab Center in Booneville, Arkansas. She was born in Yell County, Arkansas on April 10, 1916 to the late Ira Bass and Edna Moore Lusk. She was a mother and homemaker. She was the widow of John Thomas Rader,
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Kermit Lusk, and Jack Lusk; a sister, Shirley Keener.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia and Harold Ross of Waveland, Janet and Jerry Kelsey of Waveland; three sisters, Sue Henderson, Frankie Lovelace, and Kat Lovelace; 8 grandchildren, Crystal and Gary Corley of Belleville, Jimmy Ross Charles Ross, Daniel Ross, Jeffrey Ross, Jennifer Ross, Amber Dorrough all of Waveland.
Graveside funeral services were held Saturday, November 23, 2002 at Piney Cemetery in Waveland. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 27, 2002)
Barbara Dean Rager, age 69, of Dardanelle, AR died Saturday, September 4, 2004 at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. She was born September 28, 1934 in Stephenville, TX to the late Isaac Ayler and Francis Cole Boase. She was a material coordinator for Norton Industries in Stephenville and a homemaker and mother.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Roger Dale Boase.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, William Rager; two sons and daughters-in-law, Benny and Wanda Rager of Houston, TX and James and Glenna Rager of Dardanelle, AR; a daughter and son-in-law Anita and Bill Geiger of Perryville, AR; grandchildren, Kaytelyn Rager of Dardanelle and Joshua and Loren Robison of Casa, AR; a brother, Gary Boase of Stephenville, TX. three sisters, Joyce Traweek of Dublin, TX, Rita Krzeszewski of Houston, TX and Dollie Kinsey of Morgan Mill, TX.
Graveside service will be 3 p. m. Thursday, September 9 at Moore's Chapel Cemetery in Waveland, AR. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6 to 7 PM at Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 8, 2004)
Mr. Larry Person Ragsdale, age 52 of Dardanelle, AR died Thursday, June 3, 1999 at the Dardanelle Hospital. He was born November 30, 1946 in Russellville, AR to the late Hollis Ragsdale. He was an elder and member of the Choir of the First Presbyterian Church in Dardanelle, board member of the Yell County Farm Bureau; he was Yell County Chairperson for the Farm Services Agency, 1998 and 1999 Yell County Row Crop Committee and a member of the Yell County Mounted Patrol.
Survivors are his wife, Diane Pope Ragsdale; two daughters and sons-in-law, Brandi and Jeff Gillespie of Danville, AR and Susan and David Sisson of Russellville, AR; his mother, Orra Person Ragsdale of Dardanelle, AR; one sister and brother-in-law, Diana and Jimmy Ellis of Dardanelle, AR; two grandchildren, Alexis Sisson and David Sisson Jr. both of Russellville, AR; one nephew, one niece and two great-nephews and one great-niece.
Services were June 7, 1999 at the Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle, AR with Rev. Nancy Covington officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were, Kenny George, Jimmy Weaver, Roger Burns, Mike McNabb, Donnie George, Mark Stone, Tim Apple, Chris Mans, Loyd Sheets and Robert Gray bill. Honorary Lonnie Foster, Jerry Cross, Elders of the First Presbyterian Church Dardanelle, Yell County Mounted Patrol, members of the Yell County Farm Bureau and Farm Service Agency. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 200 North Second, Dardanelle, AR 72834. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 9, 1999)
Mrs. Maude Ragsdale, 84, died Monday at a Perryville rest home after a long illness. She was a native of Logan County and a long time resident of Yell County.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Bogges of Gallup, New Mex. and a sister, Mrs. Dora Corley of Purcell, Okla; six grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 23, 1959)
Orra Person Ragsdale, 92, of Dardanelle died Saturday, December 30, 2006 at the Dardanelle Nursing and Rehab Center. Born July 12, 1914 in Clinton, AR, daughter of the late John and Bertha Armour Person, she was a retired teacher and director and teacher of the Dardanelle Child Development Center and she worked at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was a past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star N. 589 and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hollis Ragsdale; son, Larry Ragsdale; three brothers, James, Clarence and Raymond Person; sister, Lola Breashears and Johnnie Ferris.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Diana and Jimmy Ellis of Dardanelle; sister-in-law, Ola Deane Ragsdale of Dardanelle; sister, Lucille Tucker of Fayetteville; three granddaughters and their husbands, Cindy and Mitchell Whitehouse of Prairie Grove, Susan and David Sisson, Sr. and Brandi Gillespie of Danville; six great-grandchildren and numerous other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held today Wednesday, January 3, 2007, 10:00 a. m. at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Pastor Kelly Pearson and Rev. Tom McElmurry officiating. Interment will be at Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Memorials may be sent to the Dardanelle First Presbyterian Church, 200 North 2 n d Street, in memory of Larry Ragsdale. Pallbearers Randy Ellis, Charlie Ellis, Mitchell Whitehouse, David Sisson, Sr. Mitchell Emberson, Chris Mans. Honorary Pallbearers: Jerry Cross, Jerry Ragsdale and Dr. Thomas Wesley. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 3, 2007)
Paula Vaughn Ragsdale, age 61, of Dardanelle died Wednesday, November 7, 2001 at Dardanelle Hospital. She was born October 4, 1940, at Harrison, AR. She was the daughter of the late James Paul and Golda Mae Campbell Byrom. She was a retired administrative assistant at Arkansas Tech University and a Baptist.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Jana and Carter Malone of Little Rock and Tracie and Steve Hefner of Russellville; and two grandchildren, Amber and Kay lee Hefner.
Funeral was at 2 p. m. Sunday, November 11 at Christeson Funeral Home at Harrison by the Rev. Raymond Edwards. Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery by Christeson Funeral Service. Pallbearers include Steve Hefner, Carter Malone, Danny Moorehouse, Gene Moorehouse, Bill Campbell and Bob Campbell. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 14, 2001)
Ann Rainey, age 52, of Casa, AR died Thursday, November 29, 2001 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. She was born July 20, 1949 in Pine Bluff, AR, the daughter of the late Grover and Arlie Holmes Alexander. She worked 24 years at Mather Lodge on Petit Jean as a cook and was a member of Hickory Grove Free Will Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two infant brothers.
Survivors include her husband, Johnny Rainey; a brother, Bobby Alexander; four sisters, Rosie Surrett, Sally Morris, Beverly Wagner and Joyce Alexander all of Casa; her mother-in-law, Esther Rainey of Casa; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Vicky & Phillip Ward of Casa; seven nephews; 6 nieces and 15 great nephews and nieces.
Funeral service was December 1 at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Bobby Alexander and Rev. Tom Morris officiating. Interment was in Casa Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 5, 2001)
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