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Services held for Pvt. Earnest Odell Rollans - Funeral services were conducted at New Hope Sunday, April 18 for Pvt. Earnest Odell Rollans, one of the heroic war dead returned from overseas for burial.
Pvt. Rollans, who was 36 years of age at the time of his death, lived near Danville when inducted into the army February 1, 1944. He landed in Italy August 15, 1944 with Company B. 143 Inf. 36th Div. 7th army. He was killed by a mine explosion in France, November 21, 1944. The body was first buried at Epinal, France, from where it arrived in Danville Saturday morning, April 17.
Full military rites were performed by the Danville American Legion Post and were conducted by Rev. Charlie Lankford, pastor of the Russellville Church of Christ assisted by Rev. John Freeman, pastor of the Danville Baptist Church. At the close of the services, Pvt. Rollan's widow was presented with the flag which draped the casket.
Pvt. Rollans is survived by his widow, Ludie M. Rollans, and daughter, Shirley Ann of Ranger; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Rollans, Chickalah; two brothers, Robert Ray in the Navy, Virgil, Havana; four sisters, Mrs. Odie Mayers and Mrs. Lemoyne Barnett, Chickalah, Mrs. Homer Deeds, Delaware, Mrs. Lemonyne Peterson, Dardanelle and a host of other relatives and friends. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 29, 1948)
Jerry Lynn Rollans, age 57 of Danville, AR passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2000 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. He was born on March 9, 1943 in Chickalah, AR to the late Virgil and Lucille Spivey Rollans. He was a retired Union carpenter, a Navy Veteran and a member of the Havana Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Lynn Rollans, Jr. and two brothers-in-law, Bob Hobbs and Landon "Doodle" Burrows.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Ludwick Rollans; two sons, Rob Rollans of Memphis, TN and Jeremy Rollans of Dardanelle, AR; two daughters and son-in-law, Elaina Lee and Viki and Gary Powell all of Fort Smith, AR; a granddaughter, Tori King and a grandson, Jordan Powell both of Ft. Smith, AR; three sisters, Mary Hobbs of Sherman, TX, Myrna Konkel and Mae Lee Burrows both of Havana, AR and two very beloved cousins, Mike Peterson of Palatka, FL and Rickey Spivey of New Blaine, AR and several nephews, nieces and many friends.
Funeral service was Friday, September 22, 2000 at the Havana Baptist Church with Rev. Charlie Bird and Rev. Hulon Wiser officiating. Burial was in the Havana Cemetery in Havana, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 27, 2000)
Ludie Mae Rollans, age 87 of Danville, AR died Tuesday, February 6, 2001 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. She was born December 9, 1913 in St. Joe, AR to the late Milton "Milt" and Sarah Delk Hancock. She was a homemaker, mother and caregiver and member of the First Baptist Church in Danville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Odell Rollans; four brothers, Luther, Joe, John and Riley Hancock and a sister, Leora Ashlin.
Survivors are, one daughter; Shirley Rollans of Little Rock, AR; three sisters-in-law, Lillie Peterson, Imogene Deeds and Wanda Barnett all of Dardanelle, AR and a host of nephews, nieces and great-nephews and nieces.
Services were February 8, 2001 at the First Baptist Church in Danville with Rev. Bobby Walker officiating. Interment was in New Hope Cemetery, Dardanelle, AR by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 14, 2001)
Noble Lea Whitecotton Rollans passed away March 18, 2010 in Grapevine, Texas. She was born May 6, 1925 at Shoal Creek, AR. She loved to sew, knit, crochet, quilt and made wonderful gifts for many! Everyone called her Nanny because she was everyone's Grandmother and friend. She is deeply missed by all who knew her.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her son, Wendell Rollans and her husband, Wendell J. Rollans.
Survivors include children, Dennis Rollans and wife Ann, Ronald Rollans; grandchildren, Kevin Redmon, David Redmon and wife Sandra, Lea Ann Redmon, Jonathon Rollans, Bradley Rollans and Rachel Rollans; great grandchildren, Kevin Redmon Jr., Brittani Cox and Datsee Redmon; daughter-in-law, Debbie Grimes; brothers, Larry G. Pike and wife Freda, James Pike and wife Ollie Mae.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 10:00 A. M. at Graves Cemetery in Delaware. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 24, 2010)
Mrs. Stella Alice Bata Rollans; age 99, of Dardanelle, AR. widow of Ocie Rollans, died Saturday, February 6, 1999 at the Dardanelle Hospital. She was born September 11, 1899 in Delaware, AR. to the late Andrew and Dora Alice Bata. She was a homemaker and mother and a member of the Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by a son, Doyle Rollans.
Surviving are one daughter, Geraldine McCarty of Little Rock, AR; five grandchildren and several nephews and nieces.
Graveside service was held Tues day at the Graves Cemetery in Delaware, AR. with Rev. Tom McElmurry officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 10, 1999)
W. R. Rollans, age 74, died in a Little Rock hospital Sunday, April 5, 1959. Mr. Rollans was a member of the Church of Christ and a retired farmer. He was a lifelong resident of Logan and Yell Counties having made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Adie Mayer of Dardanelle, for the past 13 years.
Survivors are three other daughters, Mrs. Lemoyne Barnett of Dardanelle, Mrs. Lemoyne Peterson of Little Rock, and Mrs. Homer Deeds of Manila; two sons, Robert Ray Rollans of Long Beach, Calif. and Virgil Rollans of Clinton, Okla.; three sisters, Mrs. Jack Cavens of Bakersfield, Calif. Mrs. Mattie Barto of Ft. Smith and Mrs. Effie Lynn of Delaware; 21 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD. 50 Years Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 16, 1959)
Jack E. Romig, age 78, of Dover, AR died at his home Tuesday, June 12, 2001. He was a native of L. A. County California.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leila and Perry Romig of Palmdlae, CA. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Assembly of God Church.
He is survived by his wife, Pat Romig and six step children, Deborah Bunker, Franklin, Maine, John Martin, Colorado Springs, CO, Tom Little, Denver, CO, Becky Newell and Marie Bryson both of Dover, AR and Danielle Daily, Buford, GA.
Cremation was under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle, AR. Interment was in Palmdale, CA. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 20, 2001)
James Robert "Rob" Romine, age 47, of Russellville, Arkansas. He was a graduate of Russellville High School and worked for the family business.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, O. M. and Dessa Jones of Atkins, James H. and Lily Romine of Atkins, and Noel and Lois Hickey of Russellville. He was the son of John Ed and Shirley (Jones) Hickey of Centerville, Arkansas and Mr. Bobby Gene Romine of the Caglesville Community.
Other survivors include his beloved wife Wendy Romine of the home in Russellville; a daughter and son-in-law, Liz Romine) Harrell and Jimmy Harrell of Midway, GA; a step-daughter, Monica Hose of Russellville; a stepson, Tyler Shaw of the home in Russellville; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hickey of Pottsville, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hickey, of Mt. George; three nephews, John Mark Hickey of Hartman, Chase Hickey of Mt. George, Gary Hickey of Pottsville; three nieces, Ashland Hickey of Mt. George, Flecia Hickey of Pottsville, and Haleigh Hickey of Waldron; numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins. He was deeply loved and will be missed.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 30, 2004, 10:30 am, Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Rev. David Downum. Interment will be at Rest Haven Memorial Park, Russellville. Pallbearers Rocky Jones, Johnny Jones, BJ Jones, Mike Raible, Dale Beene, Rodney Mundy, alternate, Blake Mann. Honorary Pallbearers Mark Mobley, Jimmy Lee George, Bob Murdock, Tommy Delk, James Moore, Jerry Young. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 30, 2004)
W. C. "Bill" Romine, age 85, of Dardanelle, AR died Friday, September 24, 1999 at St. Vincent's Infirmary in Little Rock, AR. He was born November 2, 1912 in Pine Bluff, AR to the late James Harding and Lillie Edwards Romine. He was a Master Mason of the Pottsville Order and was a self-employed dump truck driver and fanner.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Ella Moore Romine; a son, Donald B. Romine of Dardanelle, AR; a daughter and son-in-law, Diana and Ottis Barton of Russellville, AR; two brothers, Nathan Romine of Moreland, AR and Bobby Romine of Hector, AR; two sisters, Charlotte Woodard of Atkins, AR and Louise Rone of Kansas City, MO; three granddaughters, Angela Campbell, Virginia Beach, VA, Tanya Moody and Rhonda Young of Russellville, AR and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was September 27, 1999 at the Cornwell Chapel Dardanelle, AR with Rev. Gerald Chenowith and Rev. U. L. Gray officiating. Burial was at Pisgah Cemetery in Pottsville, AR by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Robert Romine, Gary Brown, Ray Tarkington, Ronald Moody, Thurlo Olds, Roy Tillman, Jr. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 29, 1999)
Wendy Jill Hose Romine, 38, of Russellville died Friday, August 5, 2005. She was born July 14, 1967 in Dardanelle.
Survivors include her mother and step-father, Mary Ann Judkins Standridge and Herman Standridge of Centerville father, Richard Hose of Celina, TX a son, Tyler Shaw a daughter Monica Hose of Russellville fianc e, Robert Scroggin of Morrilton two sisters, Rebecca Reynolds of Plainview, Cindy Mans of Dardanelle a step-brother, Martin E. Standridge of Dardanelle ' and a step-sister, Patricia Kook of Delaware.
Funeral service was held on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Bobby Wells and Rev. Bobby Judkins officiating. Internment was in Rest Haven Cemetery with arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Martin E. Standridge, Dax Lunningham, Rhett Lunningham, Brian Judkins, Brad Judkins and Mark Satterfield. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 10, 2005)
Roberta "Moochie" Rommell, age 77, of Russellville, AR died Friday, May 5, 2000 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born November 10, 1922 in Rochester, Minnesota. She graduated with a degree in hotel and business management and was retired as a hotel manager. She attended the Methodist church.
Survivors are, special friends, Alan & Liane Donahou, Robert Donahou, Michael & Christopher Edwards, Kim & David Shaw all of Dardanelle, AR; Raymond & Dona Williams of Dover, AR, Jeff & Gwen Williams of Fayetteville, AR, Steve and Beth Dructor of Troy, Alabama and 14 grandchildren.
Memorial service will be Friday, May 12, 2000 at Glenwood House Community Room, Russellville, AR by Rev. Wiley Jones. Service by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 10, 2000)
The funeral of Mrs. Cora McGlothlan Rood, who died in Yuma, Arizona, was conducted in the Birta cemetery Friday by Rev. E. L. Turner of Conway and choir, the Biglow Quartette. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, October 23, 1947)
Sharon Louise Limbocker Rood, age 56, of Tate Town, AR died Thursday, May 18, 2000 in a Little Rock Hospital. She was retired from McDonnell Douglas, a member of the Eastern Star, and attended Egypt Free Will Baptist Church. She went to school in California and returned to Arkansas in 1985 to live on a farm.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Eric Rood and her parents, Chet and Louise Limbocker.
She is survived by, her companion, Norman Lee Hunt of Tate Town, AR; a son and daughter-in-law, Todd Eric and Amy Rood of Tate Town, AR; one sister, Peggy Nelson of Redondo Beach, CA; one brother, Larry Limbocker of Redondo Beach, CA; two nieces, Kinsey Nelson and Stacy Nelson both of Redondo Beach, CA.
Service was May 22, 2000 at Egypt Free Will Baptist Church with burial in Egypt Cemetery, Blue Ball, AR under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 24, 2000)
Floie Mae Jeffryes Rook, age 88, of Dardanelle, AR died Monday, March 1, 2004 at the Dardanelle Hospital. She was born September 29, 1915 to the late Robert and Lula Mae Gullett Jeffryes. She was a homemaker and a member of the New Bethel Baptist Church in Morrilton.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Audrey "Jack Rook and one sister, Grace Gamble.
Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Bobbie and Arvil Sims of Dardanelle, AR and Reba Hillburn of Pearcy, AR; three sisters, Ethel Duvall and Marty White both of Atkins, AR and Laverne Mills of Russellville, AR; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Service will be Wednesday, March 3, 2004 2:00 p. m. at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel at Dardanelle with Larry Pettus officiating. Interment will be in Shiloh Cemetery near Atkins by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers will be Barry Sims, Byron Sims, Rockey Hughes, John Gamble, Paul Reynolds and Shorty Scroggins. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 3, 2004)
Franklin "Manny" Rook, Jr., age 31, of Hector, AR died Friday, June 16, 2000 at Russellville, AR. He was born September 30, 1968 at Danville, AR to Franklin Sr. and Lavonne Robinson Rook.
He is survived by, his wife, Linda Rook of Hector, AR; children, Alicia, Kelsey, Clint, Karena and Casey Rook all of Hector and Chelsey Thaxton of Centerville, AR; his parents, Franklin Sr. and Lavonne Robinson Rook; sisters, Angela Rook, Centerville, AR, Amy Wilson, Little Rock, AR, Laura Scott, Carter Cove, AR, Lisa Robinson, South New Hope, Valerie Black, Centerville, Keri Rucinski, Centerville and 17 nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was Monday at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle, AR with Rev. Denver Robinson officiating. Burial was at Bryant's Cove Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Ronnie Robinson, Billy Joe Rucinski, James Williams, Jerry Rook, Doug Russell and Tommy Wade. Honorary, Shane Black, son Clint Rook and nephew, Shane Black. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 21, 2000)
Franklin Delno Rook, age 65, of Russellville, AR died Sunday, March 26, 2006 at Arkansas Hospice Center in Little Rock, AR. He was born February 15, 1941 at Cardon Bottoms to Fran C. and Alta Floy Manes Rook.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lavonne Robinson Rook and a son, Manny Rook.
He is survived by five daughters, Angela Wyatt of Oklahoma, Amy Wilson of No. Little Rock, AR, Laura Scott, Lisa Mallett and Vallarie Holt all of Russellville, AR; a brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Ellen Rook of Dardanelle, AR; a sister, Kay Marcus of Conway, AR; 17 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Graveside service will be today, Wednesday, March 29, 2006 2:00 p. m. at Bryant s Cove Cemetery in Casa, AR with Rev. Denver Robinson officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 29, 2006)
Lavonne Rook age 65 of Russellville died Thursday, June 24, 2004 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. She was born March 6, 1939 in Carden Bottom, Yell County, Arkansas to the late Jack and Vonnette Hammock Robinson. She was the owner of Valerie Closet in Dardanelle.
She was preceded in death by a son, Franklin "Manny Rook, Jr.
Survivors are her husband of 46 years, Franklin Rook, Sr. five daughters, Angela Christopher of Grove, OK, Amy Wilson of Little Rock, Laura Scott, Lisa Robinson and Valerie Black all of Russellville; two brothers, Max Robinson of Russellville, Dickie Robinson of Centerville, a sister, Phyllis Wells of Centerville, seventeen grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Services were held June 29, 2004 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Denver Robinson officiating. Interment was in Bryant's Cove Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 30, 2004)
Mrs. Louisa Rook, age 85, widow of Aubrey Rook, of Granada Hills, CA, formerly of Dardanelle, died Tuesday, December 29, 1992, in Granada Hills. A native of Yell County, Mrs. Rook was a daughter of the late Oliver and Mary Chesney.
She was preceded in death by a daughter; Peggy Sutton.
Survivors include two sons: Morris Rook of Pine Bluff and Mark Rook of Agoura Hills, CA; five daughters; Mary Cloud of Hot Springs, Marilyn Rook of Crocker Heights, TX; Carrie Cereb of Saugus, CA, Nora Crofutt of Warner-Robins, GA and Lora Yvarra or Pensacola, FL; 27 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were January 6 at the Seay Funeral Chapel with Dr. Bob Parsley officiating. Interment followed in the Harris Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 1/6/1993)
Verline Rook, age 94, a resident of Dardanelle, AR died Sunday, May 9, 1999 at Dardanelle Hospital. She was born on October 7, 1904 at Bryant's Cove, AR to Sam and Maude Lee McDonough. She was a homemaker. She was the widow of the late Snow Rook and preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Wilma Lee; one son, Charles Edward Rook; two twins, one grandson, Kenny Rook; four brothers, Doyle, Garland, Virgil and Clomer McDonough.
Survivors include a son, Kenneth Rook of Dardanelle, AR; a daughter, Alice Kelly of San Bernardino, CA; four grandchildren, Peggy Distel, Carol McLain, David Kelly and Daniel Kelly; two great grandchildren, Hence Distel and Jennifer Domique and a nephew, Jackie Lee Boyd.
Funeral service will be today, Wednesday, May 12, 1999 at 2:00 p. m. at the Bryant's Cove Cemetery Chapel officiated by Rev. Denver Robison. Burial will be at the Bryant's Cove Cemetery at Conway Co. AR under the directions of Humphrey's Funeral Service. Casket bearers will be Hence Distel, Gary McLain, Billy Tilmon, Jr. Jackie Lee Boyd and Jess George. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 12, 1999)
Wilma R. Rooke, age 91, of Danville died Tuesday, October 2, 2007. She was born December 18, 1915 in Ft. Worth, Texas to the late John & Alta Hazel Rugan Suddath.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dorsey Lee Rooke; a sister, Lorine Connor.
Survivors include, a son and daughter-in-law, Byron and Martha Rooke of Danville; granddaughter and husband, Shannon and Russell Nuckols of Dardanelle; grandson and wife, Shawn and Jackie Rooke of Atkins; great-grandchildren, Ryan Rooke and Reece Rooke of Atkins; step-great-grandchildren, Justin Nuckols of Russellville, and Jenni and Justin Smith of Russellville; brother Bob Walther of Houston, Texas and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p. m. Saturday, October 6, 2007 at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Danville, with Bro. David Bishop officiating. Burial was held at Upper Spring Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers were David Laster, Jack May, Micah Ellis, Norman Jones Jr., Robert Koonce, and Waylond Simmons. Honorary Pallbearers are Dr. William Berry and staff, Chambers Memorial ER staff, St. Mary's ICU staff, Dr. Kevin Beavers and staff. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 10, 2007)
Ola Haire Rorax was born August 31, 1914 near Belleville, Arkansas in the small Community of Riley Creek. She passed away June 4, 2008 in Visalia, CA at the age of 93. She was the fourth of seven children born to Haywood and Laura Haire. Ola graduated from Belleville High School in 1934 and then spent two years at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Arkansas. In 1936 she entered Oklahoma A&M at Stillwater and graduated with a life diploma in Home Economics in 1938. She then taught school in Red Oak, Boynton, Westville and Stillwell, Oklahoma. At Stillwell she accepted both a teaching position and served as County Home Demonstration Agent. She came to California in 1945 and taught one year in Mariposa. She moved to Visalia in 1946 and married John Harold Rorax in 1948. She taught at Visalia High School and Sierra Vista but spent most of her teaching career at Green Acres Junior High teaching Home Economics until retiring in 1972. Ola was a member of West Visalia Church of Christ. She dearly loved her family and loved spending time with them. She also like to cook, sew, knit, craft and bowl. Her Walnut Pies and Chocolate Chip Cookies were every ones favorites
Survivors include her daughter Sharon Rorax Fischer and son-in-law Greg, and grandson Michael Gregory Fischer. Ola is also survived by her brother James T. Haire of Visalia; sister Syble Lampkins of Camarillo; three nephews, six nieces and their spouses, and 20 great nephews and nieces.
Ola was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband John, her parents, brothers Arvle, Charlie, Vernon, sister Laino and a great nephew.
Services were held under the direction of Jay Chapel Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at West Visalia Church of Christ, Visalia, CA. www.jaychapel.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 25, 2008)
Louie Rosamond, age 85 of Dardanelle, died Saturday, April 5, 2003 at Northeast Hospital in Humble, Texas. He was born June 15, 1917 in Lurton, Arkansas to the late Fred and Flora Overturf Rosamond. He was a WWII Army Veteran, member of Boyce-Woods VFW Post 4131 in Dardanelle and a retired welder.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Rosamond.
Survivors are one son and daughter-in-law, Louie and Maxine Nichols of Iron Mountain, Missouri; three daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda and Louis Stolorski of Conroe, Texas, Katherine and Ricky Cook of Hamstead, Texas, Mary Robinson of Wrightsville, Missouri; two brothers, Alvin and Jeannie Rosamond and Elroy and Linda Rosamond both of Oak Grove, Missouri; 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Graveside services were Tuesday, April 8, 2003 graveside with military honorary by Boyce-Woods VFW Post 4131 at Tarlton Cemetery, Lurton, Arkansas with John McCourt officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 9, 2003)
Stephen Lynn Rosander, Jr., age 24 of Dardanelle, died Thursday, May 20, 2010. He was born September 16, 1985 at Modesto, CA to Stephen Lynn Rosander, Sr. and the late Ester Rosander.
Survivors include his wife, Kayla Sellen Rosander of Dardanelle; father, Stephen Lynn Rosander, Sr. of Modesto, CA; stepson, Cameron Blankenship of Dardanelle; aunt, Melissa Qualls of Dardanelle; mother-in-law, Carol Sellen of Dardanelle; two brothers, James and Keith Rosander and a sister, Lisa Rosander all of Modesto, CA.
Visitation was held Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at the funeral home. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Online guestbook Cornwell-funeralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 26, 2010)
Edward Fay Rose was born at Waltreak September 3, 1923. He died March 21, 1951 in Velasco, Texas. He served with the army and spent 21 months overseas with the 29th Inf. Division.
He is survived by his wife, Rachel Rose, and five children, Charles Edward, Carlene, Larry, Carol and Jimmie. His mother, Mrs. W. O. Black of Waltreak; four brothers, Marshel, of Bluffton, Joe of Ola, Oschar and Roy of Velasco, Texas; two sisters Mrs. Jack Isham, of Waltreak and Mrs. Ezra Moore, of Tulsa, Okla. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, March 29, 1951)
James Edward Rose, age 63, of Dover, AR, died Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. The son of Joseph and Dora Ann Pledger Rose, he was born April 27, 1942 in Waltreak, AR. He married Dianne Louise Powers, on October 30, 1970 at Russellville. He was a Truck Driver. He was a member of the Retired member of Dover Volunteer Fire Department after twenty years of service and a member of the Dover United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Odell, Harold, Cecil, Earl Noblett; Bobby Rose; one sister, Sylvia Emery; .
Survivors include his wife, Dianne Rose of Dover; four sons, David A. and Teresa Rose, Pottsville, Billy J. and Stephanie Rose of Wonderview, Bobby J. and Terry Rose of Center Ridge, and Kevin L. Morgan of Dover; ten grandchildren; five great grandchildren; four sisters Josie Ross of Ola, Betty Morris and Mamie Rogers both of Belleville, and Racheal Burfield of Ola.
Funeral was March 27, 2006 at Dover United Methodist Church with Revs. Donna Albert, Joe Gramling officiating. Burial was at McFadden Cemetery at Dover, AR by Humphrey Funeral Service. Pallbearers: Carrol and Larry Rose, Randy Koster, Davey Bunton, Brandon Stephen Cook (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 29, 2006)
Robert J. Rose, age 86 of Belleville, died Friday, March 13, 2009 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. He was born November 14, 1922 in Aledo, IL to Marie Jackson and Robert Baldwin Rose. He was a WWII Veteran. He was a retired steel mill and Wilson Wood employee. He enjoyed old-time fiddling, watching sports and keeping up with the Danville Little Johns.
Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Sarah Christmas Rose; two daughters and son-in-law, Janey Davis and Jacky Gagne of Belleville, Janet and Jeff Brotherton of Russellville; one son and daughter-in-law, John and Deirdre Rose of Russellville; one stepson, Ricky Christmas of Dardanelle; five grandsons, CJ Davis, Trent and wife, Samantha Davis, Channing Rose, Taylor Rose, and Todd Christmas; one sister, Doris Witterbrongel of Mesa, AZ.
Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 18, 2009)
Serene Orlene Rose age 90 of Ola died Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. She was born March 21, 1920 at Driggs, AR to the late Elcie D. and Ida Paxton Burnett She was a retired employee of the Yell County Nursing Home and had been a member of the Ola Assembly of God Church since August of 1942.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ott Rose; son, Troy Rose and a daughter, Tressie Holland.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law. Coy and Leona Rose; a son-in-law, Tommy Holland; a daughter-in-law, Faye Rose; twelve grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, family and friends.
Funeral services were April 9, 2010, at Ola Assembly of God Church with Jerry Schlinker and Norman Chenowith officiating. Burial was in Sandlin Cemetery in Ola. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 14, 2010)
Mabel Irene Roseborough, age 86, of Havana. AR, died Thursday at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. She was born August 31 1919 in Havana, AR, a daughter of the late Daniel Tolbert and Elna Hesoline DeRossitte Dixon. She was a retired Postal Service worker and aircraft industry employee. She was a member of the Yell County Historical Society and a community news writer for the Yell County Record.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy; a brother Harold Alvis Dixon and a sister. Grace Evelyn Wilcox.
Survivors include a son, Roy David Roseborough of Longview, TX; a sister, Selma Faye Comer of Alexandria, VA; three brothers, James Henry Dixon of Sand Springs, OK, Raymond Eugene Dixon of Stigler, OK and Boyd Arnold Dixon of Beggs, OK; grandchildren, John David Roseborough of Austin, TX and Rebecca Ann Crabtree of Lumberton. TX.; two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was Monday at the Danville Church of Christ with Merrill Thomas Pence officiating. Burial was in the McBride Cemetery in Havana. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 22, 2006)
Harold Dale Ross, age 77 of Havana, AR, died March 31, 2009.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Virginia Rader Ross of Havana; two daughters, Crystal Corley of Havana and Jennifer Ross of Havana; four sons, Jimmy, Charles, and Daniel Ross of Waveland, Jeff Ross of Paris; four grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. The graveside service was Friday, April 3, 2009 at Moores Chapel Cemetery in Waveland under the direction of Booneville Funeral Service of Booneville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 8, 2009)
Herbert T. "Bo" Ross, age 76, a resident of Plainview, AR died Tuesday, January 28, 1997 at Chambers Memorial Hospital at Danville, AR. He was born on January 7, 1921 at Wing, AR to Herbert and Lida C. McTygrit Ross. He married Suda M. McCoy on December 10, 18 at Russellville, AR. He was a retired Automotive & Truck Mechanic. He was a Navy Veteran of WWII and he attended the First Baptist Church of Plainview.
Survivors include wife, Suda Ross of Plainview; son and daughter-in-law, Don and Mary Ross of Plainview; daughter, and son-in-law, Tommye & Maurice Wood of Mena, AR; four grandchildren, Thomas Dale Wood of Camden, Tracye Bush of Van Buren, AR, Donald Ross II of Russellville and Elizabeth Bailey of Jackson Hole, WY; six great grandchildren; three brothers, Raymond Ross of White Hall, John Ross of Little Rock and Bill Ross of Garland, TX; one sister, Mary Beth Gammill of Little Rock; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was January 31, 1997 at the First Baptist Church of Plainview officiated by Rev. Darrell Harris. Burial was in Carter Cemetery (Carter Cove) at Plainview. Casketbearers were Sam Eden, Charlie Scott, Willie Davie, Leo Hall, Dennis Smith and Roger Taylor. Honorary: Plainview VFW 8525. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 5, 1997)
James (Jim) Dale Ross, Sr., age 68, of Conroe, Texas, formerly of Little Rock, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2010. He was a Vice President and Cashier at Worthen Bank, a partner and consultant of Profit Technology, consultant at Arthur Anderson and self-employed as a private bank consultant. He loved the Razorbacks and baseball which he played for many years. Jim was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother and will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his wife, Gail Rader Ross of Conroe; a son, Jim and Tina Ross of Little Rock; a daughter, Karen Ross of Little Rock; a son, Chance and Deana Deere of Houston, Texas; five grandchildren, Maddie, Anna and Isabella Ross of Little Rock and Owen and Ella Deere of Houston, Texas; three brothers Red and Kaye Ross of Little Rock, Bill and Juanell Ross of Little Rock, and Bob and Lynn Ross of Kansas City, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Silas and Dona Ross of Yell County and a sister, Nellie Oneida (Sis) and Buddy Dickens of Little Rock.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans, WWW.dav. org. Funeral services was Tuesday in the North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Online obituary and guest register at WWW.nlrfh.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 17, 2010)
Mrs. Lyda C. Ross, age 89, of Pine Bluff, died Sunday at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. (1987) She was the daughter of the late Hardin T. and Mary Terry McTigrit, a homemaker, a member of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program and the VFW Post 8525 of Plainview, and a member of Southside Baptist Church.
Survivors include four sons, Herbert T. Ross of Plainview, Raymond Ross of Pine Bluff, John E. Ross of Little Rock and Bill M. Ross of Dallas, TX; one daughter, Mary Gammill of Little Rock; 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
Services were conducted Tuesday at Hale-South Chapel with Rev. Dick Couch officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park North Cemetery by Hale-South Funeral Home. Pallbearers were grandsons. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 4/24/1988)
Vera Elsie Ross, age 89 of Booneville, died Wednesday, April 9, 2003 at the Oak Manor Nursing Home in Booneville, Arkansas. She was born in Waveland, Arkansas on April 15, 1913 to the late Joseph Lee and Hattie Tapp Taylor. She was the oldest living member of the Havana Assembly of God Church. She was a mother and homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Lee Ross; two brothers, Alva Taylor and Iva Taylor and two sisters, Florence Catlett and Dora Harmon.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Ray and Rickie Ross of Havana; daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Tom Blair of Sand Springs, Oklahoma, Faye and Reverend Don Reed of Ft. Gibson, Oklahoma; seven grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services were Monday, April 14, 2003 at the Havana Assembly of God Church with Reverends Don Reed and Mike Reed officiating. Burial was in Moores Chapel Cemetery in Waveland, Arkansas. Pallbearers were Jared Ross, Jason Redd, Jerry Reed, Mike Reed, Eric Reed, James Cotton. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 16, 2003)
Henry Clay Roulston, age 74, of Delaware, AR died Thursday, October 21, 1999 at his home. He was born July 31, 1925 in Delaware, AR to the late Elmer S. and Jessie H. Jay Roulston. He was an Army Veteran and attended the Assembly of God Church. He worked for Wilson Packing Company in Oklahoma City, OK and then moved to Arkansas where he worked for Matt Cook Auto as a paint and body shop-man for 27 years and then worked for Riverside Furniture until his retirement.
He was preceded in death by a brother, David Roulston and a sister, Belva Corona.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Karen Farmer Roulston; two sons, Murphy Roulston of New Blaine, AR and Randy Lee Roulston of Delaware, AR; two sisters, Ivey Viola Keys of Wichita, KS and Ollie Mae Pike of Lewisville, TX; two grandchildren, Clayton Lee Roulston and Kristi Dawn Roulston both of Russellville, AR and a special friend, Candy Wilson of Delaware.
Services were October 23, 1999 at the Assembly of God Church in Delaware with Rev. David Jay and Rev. Euel Nordin officiating. Interment was in Elizabeth Hall Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 27, 1999)
Miss Reva Ruth Roulston, age 66, of Dardanelle, AR died Wednesday, February 4, 1998 at Legacy Lodge Nursing Center in Russellville. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Dardanelle.
She is survived by several uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.
Service was February 6, 1998 at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Bob Huey officiating. Interment was in the Elizabeth Hall Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle. Pall bearers were Johnny Boren, Howard Ringer, Dick Jewel, David Jay, Bruce McConnell, Neal Gohan, Delbert McGhee and Fern Wells. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 11, 1998)
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