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Robin Clayton Riley, age 49, of Ola was found dead at his home Monday, March 17, 2003. He was born November 20, 1953, in Oakland, California to the late James C. and Rheba B. Riley. He had been an accountant for the Levi Strauss Company.
Survivors include two brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Donna Riley of San Jose, California, Richard and Elizabeth Riley of San Mateo, CA; sister and brother-in-law, Jimmie Gayle and Tom Palya of Truckee, CA and many other relatives.
A memorial service was held Saturday, March 22, 2003, at the Ola First Baptist Church with Rev. Rick Balentine officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 26, 2003)
Theresa Sue Riley, age 54 of Dayton, TX died Monday, December 27, 1999 at net home in Dayton. She was born in New Hall, CA, she was a homemaker and mother, a nurses aid and a member of the Midway Baptist Church in Dayton.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Artie McGowen.
Survivors are, her husband, Clifton Riley; two sons, Darrell Riley of Norfork, VI and Lynn Riley of Dayton, TX; her father, Arlie McGowen of Walnut Grove, MO; her mother, Callie McGowen of Aurora, MO two brothers, Wesley McGowen of Aurora, MO and Daniel McGowen of Mustang, OK; one sister, Katie Rust of Springfield, MO; her mother-in-law, Marie Cooper of Kendrick of Dardanelle, AR.
Graveside service was December 31, 1999 at Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home or Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 5, 2000)
Gerald Lacey Rine, age 36, of Centerville, AR died Tuesday, November 2, 1999 at Havana, AR. He was born September 14, 1963 in Shenandoah, IA to the late Harold Dean and Betty Lou Shadduck Rine. He was a mechanic at Donnie's Body Shop in Danville, AR.
Survivors are, his wife, Donna Nipps Rine; a step-son, Richard Vaughn of Centerville; a step-daughter, Misty Vaughn of Centerville, AR; his twin brother, Harold Rine of Centerville, AR; one sister, Betty Jo Trew of Russellville, AR; father-in-law, Bobby Nipps of South Dakota; mother-in-law, Janet "Cricket" Nipps of Danville, AR; step granddaughter, Kendra Wagoner-Vaughn of Centerville, AR and several nephews and nieces.
Memorial service was November 6, 1999 at Centerville Drag Strip by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 10, 1999)
Anthony Joseph Rinie, age 85 of Belleville, died Sunday, August 25, 2002 at Holland West Nursing Home in Springdale. Mr. Rinie was born February 24, 1917 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph Anthony and Ottilia Winkler Rinie. He was a retired dairy farmer, having farmed in the Rio Grande Valley in Texas for many years. In 1950 he moved to Arkansas and continued his dairy farming. He was a member of the Texas Guard and an avid hunter and fisherman. After retirement he and his late wife traveled extensively.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Floral Rinie; a son, Billy Joe Rinie, and a brother, Joseph Anthony Rinie.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Regina Rinie of Western Grove, Arkansas; a daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Jerry Martin of Springdale, Arkansas; a sister, Loretta Meiners of Texas; 5 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren.
Services will be graveside Wednesday, August 28, 2002, 10:00 a. m. in Russell Cemetery by Rev. Joe Gramling. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 28, 2002)
Floral L. Rinie, age 80, of Belleville, AR died Tuesday, May 15, 2001 at Dardanelle Hospital. She was born July 26, 1920 in Howe, OK to the late Dewey and Cenith Fesperman Gray. She was a retired homemaker and dairy farmer, a 50 year member of the EH Club and a member of the Belleville United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by a son, Billy Rinie; a brother and a sister.
Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Antony J. Rinie; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Regina Rinie of Western Grove, AR; a daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Jerry Martin of Springdale, AR; five grandchildren and two great-grandsons.
Service was Friday at the Belleville United Methodist Church with Rev. Joe Gramling officiating. Burial was in Russell Cemetery in Belleville, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 23, 2001)
Mr. Edwin G. Rink, age 71, of Dardanelle, AR died Friday, March 20, 1998 at his home. He was born April 7, 1926 in Marshfield, Wisconsin to the late Edward and Natalie Rink. He was a farmer and a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Russellville.
Survivors include two brothers, Albert Rink of Lady Lake, FL and Hugo Rink of Russellville, AR; one sister, Erna Halweg of Russellville, AR; two nephews and four nieces and a host of friends.
Memorial service was March 25 at the Faith Lutheran Church in Russellville with the Rev. Phillip Schwern officiating. Service by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 8, 1998)
Joe Richard Risener, 83, of Park Hills, Mo. died Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at his home. He was born February 23, 1925, in Yell County to Porter and Lula Hood Risener and was a Church of Christ minister for more than 60 years.
Survivors include his wife, Georgia Risener; two sons, Alan Risener of Macon, Ga. and Matthew Risener of Paragould; a daughter, Juli Morgan of Paragould; a stepdaughter, Sandra Cunningham of Festus, Mo. five granddaughters; two step-granddaughters; four great granddaughters; six step-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Wilma Sample of Nimmons and Jean Larsen of Piggott; and two brothers, Clifford and Warren Risener of Piggott.
Funeral and burial were Thursday. Arrangements are by C. Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home at Desloge, Mo. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Mary Fowler Leek, Newspaper: Courier, Russellville, Arkansas, 10/31/2008)
John E. Ritchie, age 76 of Ola, AR, died Saturday, April 8, 2000 at Baptist Medical Center. He was born May 10, 1923, at Montgomery County, he was retired from the Arkansas Highway Department. He was of the Pentecostal faith and a Master Mason member of Lodge 123 in Bluffton.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Patsy Shelton.
Survivors include, his wife, Mary Etta Guest Ritchie of Ola, AR; a son and daughter-in-law, Bill J. and Helen Ritchie of Ola, AR; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Regina and Hugh Ed Walker of Texarkana, TX, Nancy and Jerry Rhoades of Gravelly, AR, Peggy Fain of Little Rock, AR and Polly and Bobby Banks of Hot Springs, AR; a sister, Josie Howerton of Hot Springs, AR; 14 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were Monday at Oak Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Smith officiating. Mason services. Arrangements under the direction of Hot Springs Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 12, 2000)
Mary Etta Guest Ritchie, age 81 of Ola, Arkansas died Sunday, October 26, 2003 at a local hospital. She was born July 15, 1922 in Hot Springs, AR. She was a retired homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Ritchie; a daughter, Patsy Shelton and a sister, Lillie Brown.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Bill J. and Helen Ritchie of Ola, AR; four daughters and son-in-laws, Regina and Hugh Ed Walker of Texarkana, TX, Nancy and Jerry Rhoades of Gravelly, AR, Peggy Fain of Hot Springs, AR, Polly and Bobby Banks of Hot Springs, AR; 14 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services and burial will be Wednesday, October 29, 2003, 10:00 a. m. at Oak Hill Cemetery officiated by Reverend Mike Smith. Arrangements are by Hot Springs Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 29, 2003)
Inice Levoy "Pete" Roach, of Dardanelle died Friday, July 30, 1999 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born 79 years ago on August 14, 1919 at Mt. George to the late Amos and Martha George Walker. She was a homemaker and the widow of William Thomas Roach. She was a member of the Mt. Tabor Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Phyllis Roach; a brother, Jack Walker of Russellville; two sisters, Eula "Dude" Grace of Russellville and Alvia Morgan of Hugson, CA; three granddaughters, Patti Carr and Gloria Moore of Russellville and Crystal Roach of Sheppard Air Force Base Wichita Falls, TX; a grandson, Mark Standridge of Delaware and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was Monday at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with interment in Brearley Cemetery with the Rev. Todd Davis officiating. Pallbearers were Scott Moore, Larry Walker, Gary Walker, Verlon Collins, Donnie Rector and Mike Grace. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 4, 1999)
Edna Heffington Cowger Robbins, age 90 of Fort Smith, AR died Monday, December 13, 1999 at St. Edwards Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, AR. She was born January 20, 1909 in Texas to the late Aristabulus and Julia Robertson Heffington and was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include, her husband, John Robbins; four daughters and sons-in-law, Corinne Andersen of Wendover, UT, Mary and Richard Belcher of Danville, AR, Rebecca and Wiley Kilgore Of Fort Smith, AR, Betty and Dr. James Young of Fort Worth, TX; a brother, Calvin Heffington of Fort Smith, AR; a sister, Opal Heffington of Fort Smith, AR; 4 grandchildren, Sherrie Jardine, Barry Lewis, Betty Kay Orton, Bobbie Denise Madsen all of Utah, Betty Kelley, Rick Belcher and Bruce Belcher all of Chickalah, AR, Bob Kilgore, Larry Kilgore, Mike Kilgore and Lisa Kilgore all of Ft. Smith, AR; Robin Abel and Stephanie Young both of Ft. Worth, TX and Dr. Todd Young of Michigan; 23 great grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Services were December 16, 1999 at Cornwell Chapel, Danville, AR with Dr. James W, Young officiating. Interment was in Chickalah Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were, Mike Kilgore, Larry Kilgore, Rick Belcher, Bruce Belcher, Ryan Holland and Dr. Todd Young, (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 22, 1999)
Elmer Lee Robbins, 86 of Belleville, passed away Monday, March 3rd, 1997 at his home in Belleville. He was born in Waveland, Arkansas on July 5, 1910, son of the late Jim and Fannie Moore Robbins. He was a retired farmer and a retired Belleville school bus driver, he has been a member for 40 years and a deacon of the Upper Spring Creek Freewill Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Enid Robbins, a daughter, Helen Watson, three stepsons, Loye Joe McDonald, Lynn McDonald, Jerry McDonald, a great granddaughter, Jennifer Patton, a brother, James Robbins, and a sister, Norene Johnson.
Survivors include his wife, Wahneta Robbins, a daughter, Betty Patton of Story, two stepsons, Bill McDonald of Springdale, and Kent McDonald of Kansas. A sister, Edidth Griffith of Springdale, nine grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday March 6, 1997 at 9:00 a. m. at the Upper Spring Creek Freewill Baptist Church with Reverend Paul Newton and Reverend Earl Stapleton officiating Burial will be at 2:30 p. m. on Thursday, in Silent Grove Cemetery in Springdale, Arkansas. Pallbearers will be Delvis Taylor, Dean Catlett, Ethred Elmore, Harlon Patton, John Hastings, Bill Reynolds. Honorary pallbearers will be Dick Falbo, Jack Taylor, Waymond Sherrill, Dale Knight, David Laster, and Quinton Yancy and nursing staff at John Ed Chambers Memorial Hospital Family visitation Wednesday 6 to 8 p. m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 5, 1997)
Waveland man ends life by jumping into spillway - James H. Robbins, 63, of Waveland, ended his life Friday, April 16, 1948, by jumping into the whirlpool water of the spillway below Blue Mountain Dam.
Both his wife and Dr. E. O. Underwood, who were with him at the time, tried to restrain him, but he broke their hold and jumped 35 feet into the swirling water they reported to undertakers and officers. The body was recovered a short time later about 100 yards downstream, after guards had closed the floodgates. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 22, 1948)
Wahneta Robbins, age 94 of the Spring Creek Community died Saturday, June 30, 2001 Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. She was born on December 23, 1906 in the Spring Creek community, Yell County, AR. to the late Bartley Coleman and Nellie Haney Elmore. She was a mother, homemaker and a charter member of the Upper Spring Creek Free Will Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Cecil McDonald, her second husband, Elmer Lee Robbins, sons, Loye Joe McDonald Cecil Lynn McDonald and Jerry Vernon McDonald, step-daughter, Helen Watson, step- granddaughter, Jennifer Patton, brothers, Odell Elmore, Vernon Elmore and sister, Lola Smith.
Survivors are, two sons, Bill McDonald of Springdale, AR and Kent McDonald of Oletha, KS; step-daughter, Betty Patton of Story, AR; nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren.
Funeral service was July 3, at the Upper Spring Creek Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Newton and Rev. Earl Stapleton officiating. Burial was in the Upper Spring Creek Cemetery, Belleville. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Dean Catlett, Ethred Elmore, Harlon Pattern, Ed David, Waymon Sherrill and Delvis Taylor. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 4, 2001)
William F. Robbins, age 94, of HOT. SPRINGS, a retired master mechanic, died Thursday. (5-28-1987) Robbins was a member of Highland Heights Baptist Church, Benton, and was a veteran of World War I.
Graveside service will be at 2 p. m. today at Buckville Cemetery, Garland County, by Ray F Robbins. Burial will be by Gross Funeral Home.
Survivors are four sons, Ray Robbins of Little Rock, Gene Robbins and Clyde Robbins, both of Calif. and Clark Robbins of Grevenvicht, the Netherlands; a daughter, Mrs. Sylvia Eagles of Little Rock; a brother, Winford Robbins of Little Rock; a sister, Mrs. Ena Sheffield of Port Huenme, Calif.; nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 5/28/1987)
Billy Jean Roberson, age 55, of Rover died March 4, 1986 at the Yell County Hospital. He was a native of Havana, a timber worker, the son of the late Deck and Ida Mae Owens Roberson, and a member of the Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Roberson; two sons, Bo Roberson of Rover, and Gary Roberson of Danville; one daughter, Mrs. Cathy Stokes of Rover; one brother, Olean Roberson of Booneville; six sisters, Oma Reagan of Little Rock, Alma Busby of Havana, Lillian Hopkins of Hot Springs, Vivian Gann of Van Buren, Bonnie Starling of Weed, CA and Thelma Hise of Booneville.
Funeral services were held at the Rover Baptist Church Thursday afternoon with the Rev. Claude Miles officiating. Interment was at the Rover Cemetery. Arrangements and services were in care of the Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 3/12/1986)
IN MEMORY OF Billy Jean Roberson
DATE OF BIRTH May 24, 1930
DATE OF DEATH March 4, 1986
PLACE AND TIME OF SERVICE Thursday, March 6, 1986, 2:00 P. M., Rover Baptist Church, Rover, Arkansas
OFFICIATING Rev. Claude Miles
INTERMENT Rover Cemetery, Rover, Arkansas
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF Cornwell Funeral Home Danville, Arkansas (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 3/4/1986)
Carolin Jane Clausing Roberson, age 54 of Rover, died Monday, November 24, 2003 at Rover. She was born January 7, 1949, in Altamont, Illinois to the late Carl Ulrick and Ella Anna Hannom Clausing. She was a graduate of the Altamont Lutheran School, a poultry grower, cattle farmer, member of the Lady Auxiliary VFW Plainview Post 8525, member of the Rover Volunteer Fire Department, and Onyx Trail Hunting Club.
She was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Gerry Heath.
Survivors include her husband, Bo Roberson; a daughter and son-in-law, Gina and Paul Hudkins of Hope, AR; stepson and daughter-in-law, Terry Gene & Tommy Jean Roberson of Rover, step daughters and son-in-law, Billie and Anthony Fowler of Mesa, AZ, Bobbie Roberson of Mesa, AZ; six grandchildren, Brett Fowler, Breeanna Fowler, Blakelynn Roberson of Mesa, AZ, Mallory Jane Hudkins of Hope, AR, Justine and Dustin Roberson of Rover, AR; mother-in-law, Betty Roberson of Rover; a brother, Steve Johnston of Dardanelle; a sister, Yvonne Johnston of Dardanelle; nephew, Jeremy Johnston of Dardanelle; a nieces, Jennifer Johnston of Dardanelle, Janet Lynn Roberson Smith of Plainview; sister-in-law, Cathy Heath of Rover; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Gary and Brigitte Roberson of Rover; special friend, Verlon Potter. Pallbearers were Ronnie Crawford, Sonny Lofland, Ken Tucker, Paul Hudkins, Gary Roberson, and John Holder. Honorary were Dean Smith, James Potter.
Funeral service was Saturday, November 29, 2003 at the Rover First Baptist Church with Rev. Elvin McDill officiating. Interment was in Hunts Chapel Cemetery, Rover. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 3, 2003)
Elsie Elizabeth Roberson, age 88, of Bluffton, AR died Wednesday, August 16, 2000 at Mitchell Nursing Home in Danville, AR. She was a member of the Mulberry Free Will Baptist Church and a homemaker and mother.
Survivors include two daughters, Martha Defoor of Harvey, AR and Mary Blackwell of Jessieville, AR; two adopted daughters, Lasonia Brooks and Barbara Austin; four sons, Newt Roberson of Bluffton, AR, Dan Roberson of Jessieville, AR, Jim Roberson of Bluffton, AR and Tommy Roberson of Waldron, AR; one brother, Bob Brown of Waldron, AR; 17 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was August 18, 2000 at Mulberry Free Will Baptist Church with burial at Parks Cemetery at Nola, AR under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 23, 2000)
Jackie Leon Roberson, age 67 of Pottsville, AR died Tuesday, May 1, 2004 at his home in Pottsville, AR after a long and courageous battle with diabetes. He was born January 17, 1937 in Clarksville. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and Bright Star Lodge 213 and a 32 Degree Mason. He retired from Hudson Foods in Hope after twenty-years as a refrigerator maintenance man.
He is survived by his wife, Sue Moore Roberson; his mother, Laura Roberson of Dardanelles his father and step-mother, Leon and Loretta Roberson of Delaware; brother and sister-in-law, Dr. Ronnie and Mary Lynn Roberson of Little Rock; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Lauretta Tedford and Patti and James Salkeld both of Conway and Ann Claypool of Dardanelle, AR; stepson, Michael Driver of Dover; two step daughters, Marian McLaughlin of Dover and Cindy Pfeifer of Dardanelle; six grandchildren and several nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Service was May 13, 2004 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Randy Findley. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were David Roberson, Kent Roberson, Corey Tedford, Michael Driver, Randy Pfeifer and Chuck McLaughlin. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 19, 2004)
Laura Roberson of Dardanelle died March 6, 2008 at the age of 89. She was born February 24, 1919 at Clarksville to Jack and Bessie Cook. She was a retired USDA Poultry Inspector and a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Dardanelle. Laura was a devoted mother who liked to sew, making all kinds of handwork, especially quilts.
She is preceded in death by her father, mother, and one brother, Phil Cook; son, Jackie Roberson; grandchild, Eric Ted-ford; and son-in-law, Sonny Tedford.
She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Ronnie and Mary Lynn Roberson of Little Rock; three daughters and a son-in-law, Lauretta Tedford, Patti and James Salkeld, all of Conway, Ann Claypool of Dardanelle; step-brother, George Findley of Clarksville; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
Funeral services were held Saturday, March 8, 2008 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle, with Kelly Pearson officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle. In addition to flowers, Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P. O. Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720 or First Presbyterian Church in Dardanelle, 200 North 2nd, Dardanelle, AR 72834. Pallbearers were Kent Roberson, David Roberson, Jeff Roberson, Corey Tedford, Kenneth Johnson, and Claudie Bly. Honorary pallbearers were Bill Millard, J. W. Bly, Lawrence Vaughn and Ricky Whitecotton. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 12, 2008)
Veaora Roberson, age 69, of Bluffton, AR died Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at Waldron Nursing Home. She was born December 20, 1940 in Gravelly, AR to the late Richard and Ona Moncrief Jennings. She was a member of the Jubilee Church in Waldron.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years Harvey "Newt" Roberson; children and spouses, Lanny Robertson of Jessieville, LaDonna Franklin and Gretta Millard both of Waldron and Valerie Abernathy of Bluffton; 10 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; brothers, W. C. James of Clarkton, MO, Dewey James of Jessieville and Daniel Ingle of Bluffton and sisters Brenda Roberson of Jessieville, Betty Morris of Harvey and Mary Hunt of Waldron.
Funeral service was March 27, 2010 al the Mulberry Free Will Baptist Church with Michael Jordon and David Riker officiating. Burial was in Parks Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 31, 2010)
Aubrey L. Roberts, age 90, of Russellville, AR died Friday, August 16, 2002 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. He was born November 13, 1911 in Dardanelle to the late Fleming Lewis and Sara Evelyn Adcock Roberts. He was a painter.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Kitty Gail Roberts; a daughter, Nancy Morphis; a brother, Roy Roberts and a sister, Eva Roberts.
Survivors are his wife, Juanita Hardin Roberts; a daughter and son-in-law, Jerry Ronald Trigg of Russellville; three grandchildren and spouses, Brigitte & Gary Roberson of Rover, AR, Lisa Nelson of Atkins, AR and Laura & Don McGuire of London; three great grandchildren and four step great-grandchildren.
Services were August 19, 2002 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Kenneth Morphis officiating. Interment was in New Hope Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Gary Roberson, Tim Smith, Tracy Roberts, Don McQuire, Charles Craig III and Lloyd Cates. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 21, 2002)
Bobby Joe Roberts, Sr. age 55, of Danville, AR died Sunday, March 22, 1998 at his home. He was born August 15, 1942 in Havana, AR to the late Jake and Francis Busbey Roberts. He was a farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda Hestilow Roberts; a son, Bobby Roberts Jr. of Belleville; three daughters, Francis Roberts and Belinda Davis both of Ola and Teresa Roberts; step-son, Steven Dunnam of Havana; two stepdaughters, Angela Hestilow of Ranger and Carman Dunnam of Danville; two brothers, Billy Roberts of Russellville and Loyd Roberts of Little Rock; four sisters, Grade Hamby of Booneville, Wanda Black of Dardanelle, Ruthy McKinney of Blytheville and Annie George of California; and 15 grandchildren.
Graveside service will be today, Wednesday, March 25, 1998 at 2 pm. at Moss Creek Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 25, 1998)
Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Jane Roberts, 75, of North Little Rock, who died Sunday in her home, were conducted Tuesday in Griffin-Leggett Chapel by the Rev. L. C. Tedford and the Rev. J. B. Newton. She was a member of the Grace Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Aubrey Roberts, North Little Rock and Orville Roberts, Almeda, Tex. two daughters, Mrs. Ruby Nell Brannon and Miss Ruth Roberts of Little Rock; a brother, J. M. Fort, North Little Rock; a sister, Mrs. Minnie Peyton, Indepdence, Ia. and seven grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD - Originally published on Thursday, December 18, 1958)
Deborah M. Roberts, age 48 of Dardanelle, died Tuesday, August 22, 2006 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was born October 22, 1957 at Sellersville, PA. She was a member of the All Saints Episcopal Church and Gum Springs EH Club.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, David and Lara Roberts of Russellville; other family members, Michael and Teresa Lauderdale, Jennetr Lee all of Little Rock, J. D. and Louise Roberts, Jacob and Terry Markley all of Dardanelle, Janie and E. Ray Morris, Tracy Roberts all of Russellville, Jack and Joyce Shepard of Collierville, TN; many friends and loved ones. A
Memorial Service will be held at a later time. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 30, 2006)
James "Jim" Paul Roberts, age 69, of Plainview died Friday, July 16, 2004 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born September 17, 1935 in Oemma, Texas to the late Henry Russell and Ida Mae (Nelson) Roberts. He was a truck driver, and employee for the Plainview Water Department, and a maintenance repairman for the Plainview-Rover School District.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Olin Eugene Roberts and father-in-law, Wesley E. Keeney.
Survivors include his wife, Ann Roberts; daughters, Tammy Patterson, Texas, Pamela Knutson, Rockport, Texas; son, James "Jimmy" Paul Roberts, Jr. Texas; stepchildren, Regeneia Dugan, Russellville, Donna Hulsey, Ola; sisters, Dorothy Clarice Berkeley, Madera, California, Betty Matheson Jones, Wing, Wanda Mae Hixon, Danville; mother-in-law, Paralee Keeney, Danville; half brother, Andrew William Thompson, Wing; 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Funeral service was held July 20, 2004 at Cornwell Chapel in Danville with Rev. Tim Patton officiating. Interment was at Salem Cemetery, Plainview. Pallbearers were Bryan Keeney, Jon McKinnon, Steve Matheson, Matt Hulsey, Ron Roberts and Andy Thompson. Arrangements made by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 21, 2004)
Kathy Roberts, age 42, of Pearcy, AR died Thursday, July 3, 2003 at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center in Hot Springs, AR. She was born March 19, 1961 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Bert and Ruby Nell Webb Miller. She was a hairdresser.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband, Buddy Roberts; two sons, Michael and Matthew Roberts both of Pearcy; a daughter, Molly Roberts of Pearcy; a brother, Jimmy Miller of Blandchester, OH; and three sisters, Patricia Kinsey and Linda Short both of Ranger, AR and Ruby Madeley of Russellville, AR.
Funeral services were July 7, 2003 at Humphrey Chapel in Russellville, AR with Rev. Joe Harvey officiating. Burial was in the Brearley Cemetery under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Ed Short, Bob Kinsey, Hood Madeley, Tim Black, Jim Miller and Rich Hoeke. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 9, 2003)
Bernice (Owens) Robertson, 85, of Paris, Arkansas, died Wednesday, June 23, 2004 at Paris Health & Rehabilitation Center in Paris. The daughter of the late Claude and Maude (Howard Owens, she was born February 15, 1919 in Booneville, Arkansas. During her working life, she worked as a sales clerk in retail clothing stores. She was a member of the Paris Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester G. Robertson in 1964 and was also preceded in death by one sister.
Survivors include one son, Larry Wayne Robertson and his wife, Janet of Columbus, Ohio; two brothers, Bill Owens and his wife Edith of Plainview, Arkansas; Clayton Owens of Dyersburg, Tennessee; one nephew and one niece.
Graveside funeral and burial was June 26, 2004 at Salem Cemetery in Plainview, Arkansas with Mr. Jim Bob Humphrey officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Humphrey Funeral service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 30, 2004)
Betty Ann Robertson, age 51 of Dardanelle, died Tuesday, November 25, 2003 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born December 26, 1951 in Gould, Arkansas. She was a homemaker and a member of the Crestview Baptist Church in New Blaine.
She was preceded in death by her father, Willard "Chig" Harris; a brother, Billy Joe Harris.
Survivors are her mother, Wanez Elizabeth Robertson Harris of Dardanelle; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Helen and Darrell Nuckols, Faye and Clyde Parks and Karen Kenneth Ford, all of Dardanelle; several nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Services were Friday, November 28, 2003 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Rev. Eldon Thomas officiating. Interment was in Casa Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Clyde Parks, Kenneth Ford, Darrell Nuckols, Brad Nuckols, Randy Smith and Jeff Smith. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 3, 2003)
Idella Blanche Robertson, age 95, of Havana, AR, died Wednesday, February 8, 2006 at Mitchells Nursing Home in Danville, AR. She was born September 9, 1910 in Yell County a daughter of the late Press and Mary Ainsley Caldwell. She was a homemaker and mother and a member of the Waveland Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John James "Buck" Robertson; a son, James Pressley Robertson; three brothers, Joe, Rudolph and Benton Caldwell and a sister, Ruby Caldwell.
She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Clairinda and Adrian Fleming of Charleston, AR; eight grandchildren, Michael Robertson and Karen James both of New Hampshire, Susan Mellady of Maine, John Robertson of Georgia, Ellen Terry, Carole Terry, James Fleming and Martha Huggins all of Charleston, AR; fourteen great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Funeral service was Saturday at Cornwell Chapel in Danville with John McCourt officiating. Burial was in the Havana Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 15, 2006)
James Presley Robertson, age 73, of Havana, AR died Saturday, April 16, 2005 at St. Edwards Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, AR. He was born October 15, 1931 in Waveland, AR to the late John "Buck" Robertson. He was a retired sales representative for the tire industry, a retired poultry farmer, member of the VFW post 9645 in Havana, the Elk Lodge and a Navy Veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Krueger Robertson; his mother, Blanche Robertson, Danville; two sons, Michael Robertson of New Hampshire and John Robertson of Georgia; two daughters, Susan Mellady of Maine and Karen James of New Hampshire; two step children, John Sanchez of Florida and Rebecca Partridge of California; a sister and brother-in-law, Clairinda and Adrain Fleming of Charleston, AR and eleven grandchildren.
Services will be today, Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at 10 a.m. at the WYC Church of Christ. Interment will be at the Havana Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 20, 2005)
Michael Wayne Robertson, age 48, a resident of Ola, AR died Thursday, February 15, 2001 at his home. He was born on September 4, 1952 at Russellville to Cuesbert and Jackie Waldo Robertson. He was a 1971 graduate of Russellville High. He enlisted in the US Marine Corps immediately following high school serving three tours of duty in Vietnam. He received the Purple Heart. After serving for 13 years in the Marine Corp he retired in 1984. He married Peggy Smith on February 13, 1992 at Russellville, AR. He was a member of the DAV in Russellville and the VFW Post 8225 in Plainview.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Anna Lou Brown and Cleta Joyce Hawkins.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy Smith Robertson of Ola, AR; one son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey Wayne & Sarah Robertson of Ola, AR; one daughter, Natasha L. Robertson of Ola, AR; granddaughter, Heylie Michelle Young of Ola, AR; two brothers-in-law, Steve A. Smith and Robert Ward of London, AR; his mother-in-law, May me C. Smith of London, AR and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p. m. Friday, February 23, 2001 at Pisgah Cemetery with military honors. The service will be officiated by Mr. Rick Smith. Arrangements are under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service of Russellville. The body will be cremated. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 21, 2001)
Oneida Leah Robertson, age 87 of Russellville died Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at Wildflower Retirement Center. She was born August 11, 1922 near the Neeley Community in Yell County to the late Britt and May Webb Bullard.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ervin Robertson; sisters, Nina Stancikas and Edythe Kee; brothers, Jay and Gerald Bullard.
Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Judy Robertson of Russellville, Robert Robertson of Rantoul, IL.; sister, Francis Callahan of Centerville; granddaughter and husband of Eldersburg, MD; and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held October 10, 2009 at Casa Cemetery in Casa. Memorial Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, NCICFUL, P. O. Box 102454, Atlanta, GA 303682454. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 14, 2009)
Carnie Robinson, age 79, died February 27th, 1997 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. He was born July 4, 1917 in McCurtain, OK. He was a retired farmer and a Baptist.
Survivors include his wife, Edith Robinson of the home; a son, Carnie Robinson of Havana; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was March 1, 1997 at the Union Hill Cemetery with Bro. Dennis Horn officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 19, 1997)
Cathy Robinson, age 58 of Russellville, died Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at her home. She was born August 19, 1951 in Buckeye, AZ to the late Lambert and Syble Workman Hamilton.
She is preceded in death by her parents, brother, Darrell Hamilton, sisters, Jerry Covey and Betty Hamilton.
Survivors include children, Benjie and Shawn Hofford of Russellville, Amanda and Brian Noe of Russellville, Daniel and Donna Hoffard of Dardanelle; four grandchildren; brothers, Michael and Michelle Hamilton of Arizona and Rick and Wanda Hamilton of Arizona; several nieces and nephews. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 13, 2010)
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