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Patricia Ann Sanders, age 60, of Dardanelle died Monday at Dardanelle Hospital. She was born November 30, 1941 in Russellville. She was the daughter of William R. and Barbara Ellen Linton Mitchell. She was a homemaker, a member of Calvary Baptist Church where she was a Sunday school teacher, and a member of the Girl Scouts of America.
Survivors include her mother, Barbara Mitchell of Pottsville; two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Linda Sanders of Dardanelle, Keith and Kristy Sanders of Danville; one daughter and son-in-law, Barbie Ann and Todd Davis of Clinton; two brothers, Billy Mitchell of Hector, and Tim Mitchell of Russellville; a sister, Cecilia Cody of Russellville; seven grandchildren and many nephews and nieces.
Funeral services were Thursday, December 20, at 2:00 p. m. at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Franklin Piercey and Rev. Mark Lashley officiating. Burial was in Rest Haven Memorial Park, Russellville by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle. Visitation was Wednesday 6:00 to 8:00 p. m. Pallbearers were Benny Robinson, Terry Dunn, Chester Carrier, Jeff Walker, Roy Bull, and Steve Garner. Honorary pallbearers were Larry Vernon, Cynthia Hines, M. D. Herbert Underwood, and her Sunday School Class. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 26, 2001)
Roy L. Sanders, age 72, of Dardanelle, AR died Wednesday at Dardanelle Nursing Center. He was born January 17, 1931 at Ward, AR the son of the late Norman and Mable Parker Sanders. He was a retired paint contractor.
He was preceded in death by brothers, Raymond and Billy Sanders and sisters, Ruby Green and Mildred O'Neal.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Willie Mae Sanders of Dardanelle; sons, Kenneth Sanders of Springdale and Mitchell and David Sanders of Ft. Worth, TX and a brother, Ray Sanders of Pine Bluff, AR.
Funeral service was held Thursday at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Tom McElmurry officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 29, 2003)
Ronnie Lee Sanderson, age 57, of Plainview, died Thursday, October 18, 2007 at Dardanelle Nursing Center. He was born January 9, 1950 in Brownfield, Texas to Eugene and Vivian Holmes Sanderson. He was a Navy/Marine Veteran.
He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Sanderson; sister Sue Bolen; step-father John Bolen.
Survivors include his wife Nancy Hale Sanderson; mother Vivian Bolen of Kingsland, Texas; one brother; four sisters; mother-in-law, Louise Hale of Plainview; sister-in-law Sandra Smith of Birmingham, Alabama.
Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 24, 2007)
Vivian G. Sandfort, age 92 of Dardanelle, died Thursday, February 5, 2004 at her home in Dardanelle. She was born August 21, 1911 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas to the late Albert and Myrtle Hamm Furner. She was a retired employee for the Arkansas State Revenue Department, member of the All Saints Episcopal Church in Russellville and a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Weldon Sandfort; two brothers, Ken and Walter Furner and one sister, Cora Hamilton.
Survivors are two nieces and husband, Mary Ann and Tim Ahrens of Tucson, Arizona, Sally Ladage of Ft. Smith; nephew, Dr. Sandford Ladage of Henderson, Texas; sister-in-law, Felicitas Sandford Ladage of Ft. Smith.
Graveside services were Tuesday, February 10, 2004 at Roselawn Cemetery in Ft. Smith with Rev. Allen Stuckwisch officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 11, 2004)
Josie Sandlin, age 98, of Kingston community, AR, died Thursday, August 16, 2001 at Russellville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Avant, AR on May 18, 1903, daughter of the late Robertson C. and Esther C. Meek Anderson. She was a homemaker, a 50 year member of the Easter Star and a 60 year member of the EH Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Roy Sandlin and two brothers, Gaston and H. L. Anderson.
Survivors include one daughter, Mary Esther Ivey of Kingston community; grandchildren, Eddie and Marie Ivey of East Lansing, MI; great grandchildren, Jennifer & Jeff Fleischauer of Ferdale, MI, Elizabeth & Christopher Penney, Jr. of Ypslanti, MI; great-great grandson, Neill Penney, Ypslanti and a sister-in-law, Ruby Anderson of Rover, AR.
Funeral service was held August 20, 2001 at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Danville with Rev. David Hawkins officiating. Burial was in New Bethel Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Gary Don Spencer, Don Potter, Jimmy Bryant, Larry Millwood and Robert Anderson. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 22, 2001)
Mack Duke Sandlin died in the Yell County Hospital April 30, 1960 at the age of 92. He was the son of the late J. J. Sandlin and Esther Jane Harper. He was born at Hartsell, Ala. and came to Yell County at an early age. He was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church and belonged to the Petit Jean Masonic Lodge for 71 years. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Paul Gateley of Ola Rt. I; one son James R. Sandlin of Ola Rt. 1; two sisters, Mrs. J. E. Parton of Duncan, Okla. and Mrs. J. W. Reeves of Trinidad, Tex. six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, May 5, 1960)
Ruby M. Sandlin, age 97, a resident of Ola, AR died Thursday, November 1, 2001 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. She was born on August 16, 1904, a daughter of the late Charles Edward and Tennie Orlena Howard Partin. She was a member of the Ola First Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas J. Sandlin; a son, Jim T. Sandlin; and two sisters, Margaret Benefield and Maerue Hudlow.
Survivors are a brother, William Partin of Arizona; a sister, Thelma Yearwood of Santa Anna, CA; four grandchildren, Cheryl Koelling, David and Jeff Sandlin all of Cincinnati, Ohio and Greg Sandlin of Tennessee; caretakers, Jewell Hampton and Billie Sharp both of Ola, AR and other relatives and friends.
Funeral was November 5, 2001 at the Ola First Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Rick Balentine. Burial was in the Sandlin Cemetery at Ola under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. Active pallbearers were Walter Carter, David Garrett, Julius Clay, Lewis Pitts, James Nail and James Mott. Honorary were Dr. James Pennington and Hartsell Lewis. Memorials may be made to the Ola First Baptist Church, PO Box 232, Ola, AR 72853. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 7, 2001)
Richard Wilburn Sanford, age 77 of Delaware died Saturday, November 7, 2009 at the River Medical Center in Dardanelle. He was born March 24, 1932 in Laplanto, AR to the late Benjamin Franklin Sanford and Gertie Estell Branman Sanford. He retired after 30 years from Travis Air Force Base in California as a heavy equipment operator and EMT.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Viola McPike.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Margaret Olson Sanford; a son, Richard Dwayne Sanford of Cottonwood, CA; four daughters, Brenda Starks of Delaware, Carolyn Chappell of Vacaville, CA, Peggy Sanford of Cottonwood, CA, Karen Geske of Hattiesburg, MS; grandchildren, Shaun Sanford, Carrie Sanford, Todd Sanford, Ashley MCVay, Billy Chappell, Eric Chappell, Becky Sanford, Angie Smith, Richard Hill and 7 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Friday, November 13, 2009 at 11:00 a. m. at the Delaware Baptist Church with Brother Wiley Jones officiating. Cremation Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 11, 2009)
Ernest E. Sanner, died October 19, 1998 at his home in Monte Vista, CO surrounded by his entire family. He had celebrated his 91st birthday on October 10. He was born October 10, 1907 in Briggsville, AR to James Joseph and Lucretia Jane Sanner. He married Ruby Nelle Cathey on August 23, 1941. They moved to Monte Vista in 1957 where he established Sanner Brothers Salvage with his brother, Leo. He loved life and all it had to offer. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and was famous for his jokes and funny stories. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and was the number one Bronco fan. He was a member of Plainview, AR Masonic Lodge No 641 and received his 50-year pin September 9, 1997 in Monte Vista.
He was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters, two brothers and one son-in-law.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ruby Nelle; a son, Michael Sanner; two daughter, June Richard) Brumfield of Monte Vista and Glenda (Frank) Bedoka of Chino Hills, CA; four grandchildren; two sisters, Armenda Mathis of Danville, Ar and Erma Nations of Briggsville, AR and 10 nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Del Valle in care of Strohmayer's Funeral Home which is handling arrangements.
Funeral service was October 22, 1998 at the First Baptist Church in Monte Vista. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 4, 1998)
Ruby Nelle Sanner died April 14, 1999 in Monte Vista, CA after a short illness. She was born November 10, 1919 in Briggsville, AR to Tom and Alice Cathey and was married to Ernest E. Sanner August 23, 1941.
She was preceded in death by her husband and soul mate of 57 years, Ernest E. Sanner, her parents; one brother, Glen and son-in-law, Frank Bedoka.
Along with her family, she moved to Monte Vista from Arkansas and helped to establish Sanner Brothers Salvage, keeping their books for 40 years. Actively involved in the lives of her children, she served as Den Mother for Cub Scouts and as Mother Advisor, Order of Rainbow for Girls. She was a Past Matron of Bethlehem Chapter 56 Order of Easter Star. A member of First Baptist Church of Monte Vista, she actively participated in the American Baptist Women's Missionary Society. Always the caretaker, she was deeply devoted to her family and always gave freely of her time to those with needs she could help to fill. She was ever young at heart but felt a special bond with older people and gave them many hours of her time. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Her home was always open and the coffee pot was always on. She will be missed.
She is survived by her son, Michael Sanner of Monte Vista; two daughters, June (Richard) Brumfield of Monte Vista and Glenda (Frank) Bedoka of Chino Hills, CA; four grandchildren, Scott Brumfield of Monte Vista, Greg Brumfield of Grand Junction, Stephanie and Christopher Bedoka of Chino Hills as well as one nephew.
Arrangements by Strohmayer's Funeral Home of Monte Vista. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice del Valle or the First Baptist Church in Monte Vista.
Funeral service was April 16 at the First Baptist Church in Monte Vista. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 12, 1999)
Evelyn Sarkiewiez, age 85 of Ola, died Friday, June 7, 2002 at the Yell County Nursing home in Ola. Mrs. Sarkiewiez was born July 19, 1916 in Ohio. She was a nurse s aid.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Al Sarkiewiez.
Survivors include a step-son, Edward Surman of Olmsted, Ohio and a niece, Silvia Roob of Tucson, Arizona.
Graveside services will be Thursday, July 11, 2002, 9:00 a. m. at Briggsville Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 10, 2002)
Irvin E. Satterfield, age 95, of Ola, AR passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2006 in a hospital at Danville, AR. He was an Air Force Veteran of WWII and was a dry cleaning owner operator.
Graveside funeral service was November 6, 2006 at the Hon Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 8, 2006)
Jack C. Sauls, age 89, a resident of Russellville, Arkansas, died Wednesday, December 24, 2003, at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. He was born September 19, 1914, at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to the late Q. L. and Ida Tacy Moore Sauls. During WWII he worked on special projects in Oakridge, TN, then later worked as a manufacturer's representative. He was a 32nd Degree Mason; a member of the Shriner's in Oklahoma City; a member of the National Association of Manufacturer's Representatives; and attended the Covenant Presbyterian Church in Russellville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Ann Sauls; a brother, Joe Sauls; and 2 sisters, Helen Shelton and Ruth Phillips.
Survivors include his wife, Lorene K. Sauls of Russellville; 3 sons daughters-in-law, Ronald Dean Sauls of Dardanelle, Dr. C. Dan and Cheryl C. Sauls of Houston, TX and John Henry and Vicki Sauls of Russellville; a daughter and son-in-law, Elyse and Mark Meaney of Liberty, MO; a brother, Douglas Sauls of Norman, OK; a sister, Lucille Gable of Oklahoma City, OK; eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.
Funeral will be 10 a. m. Tuesday, December 30, 2003, at the Shinn Chapel with Rev. Don Erwin officiating. Burial will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Park at Russellville. Arrangements are under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service, Russellville, AR. Active pallbearers will be Austin, Andy, John H. Ron, Ron Jr. and John Sauls. Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Longtail and Mr. Sauls many friends at the Wildflower Retirement Center. Memorials may be made to the Covenant Presbyterian Church; 120 South Cumberland Avenue; Russellville, AR 72801. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 31, 2003)
Ed Saunders, 80 year old resident of Steve, died at his home on Monday, June 30, 1952. He had lived in the Steve community 50years and was a farmer.
He is survived by his wife, Lottie, and three daughters, Grace Gossage of Dierks, Gladys Boys of Pine Bluff, Alice Kray, of Fresno, Calif. and five sons, Ed Saunders jr. of Dierks, Tom of Earlsboro, Okla., Jeff of Hot Springs, Hartsel of Steve, Jim of Kalama, Wash. ; two brothers, Frank of Texas and John of Ola, and a number of grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 3, 1952)
George James Saunders, age 83, a lifelong resident of Dardanelle, AR, died Sunday, June 6, 1999 at the Dardanelle Hospital. He was born May 10, 1916 in Dardanelle, AR to the late Thomas Edward and Martha Eugenia Aiken Saunders. He graduated salutatorian from Dardanelle High School in 1934 and immediately began working for Cornwell Funeral Home. He was a funeral director and bookkeeper for the funeral home, Yell County Burial Association and Wonder State Insurance Company. In the early years, he not only directed funerals and took care of the families, but he dug the graves, made the tent set-ups, drove the hearse, arranged the flowers for the services but in general did every job that was needed to make things easier for each family, most of whom he knew personally. He retired after 62 years sharing his vast knowledge of the business and working closely with three generations, including Lloyd and Violet Cornwell, Violet and Glen Bailey, Mike Cornwell and Rush Cornwell. He was a 32 degree mason, member of Order of Eastern Star, receiving his 50 year pin from Bright Star Lodge 213 in 1994. He was also a member of the Arkansas Funeral Directors Association and the First United Methodist Church in Dardanelle. On November 5, 1989 the City of Dardanelle honored him with George Saunders Day.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Violet Hancock Saunders; three sons, William Saunders, Thomas Saunders and infant Saunders; step-father, Y. W. Broadhurst; a brother, Charles Saunders and a sister, Edna Saunders.
Survivors are two sons, George E. Saunders of La Habra, CA and Jerry Saunders of Van Buren, AR; two sister, Agnes Broadhurst of Dardanelle, AR and Grace Karley of Erie, PA.
Services were June 9, 1999 at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Bennie Harmon and Rev. James Lowe officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Active and Honorary pallbearers were members of the Bright Star Lodge 213. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 16, 1999)
Mrs. Gladys Kelly Saunders, age 79, of Albuquerque, N. M. died April 9th in Albuquerque. She was a native of Yell County, a housewife and homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Saunders of Albuquerque.
The body was cremated and. remains was interned in Harvey Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home. (SSDI DOB: 7/2/1907) (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 4/9/1987)
R. G. Saunders, a former resident of Yell County was born at Belleville, February 1914 and was killed in a car wreck October 7, 1949 at Gravesprings, near Lebanon, Mo. A 1933 Model pickup, which he was driving went out of control and overturned on Highway 5, five miles south of the city. He was raised and lived most of his life at Steve and Plainview. He also was a Veteran of WWII.
He leaves his wife, Mrs. R. G. Saunders, Lebanon, Mo. He was the son of Mrs. Minnie Hawthorne, Hot Springs and the late George Saunders; three brothers, Wesley of Russellville, Wilbur and Kermit of Texas and G. B. Saunders of Jessieville; Four half - sisters, Vera Saunders Clark and Violet Saunders Bowers, Holdenville, Okla., Betty Sue Smith, Hot Springs and Dorothy Ducote, Miami, Fla. and four half-brothers, Jim Crawford, Hot Springs, Tom and Henry Crawford, Steve, Odell of Jessieville and a number of relatives and friends. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, October 20, 1949)
William Allen "Shawn" Saunders; age 54, of Dardanelle, AR died Tuesday, December 22, 1998 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. He was born May 14, 1944 at Dardanelle, AR. He was a retired employee of the Dardanelle Post Office, a Navy Veteran and a member of the American Postal Workers Union and First United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Violet Hancock Saunders and a brother, Thomas Henry Saunders.
Survivors are his father, George Saunders of Dardanelle; two brothers, George Edward Saunders of La Habra, Ca and Jerry Saunders of Van Buren and two aunts, Agnes Broadhurst of Dardanelle and Grace Karle of Erie, PA.
Funeral service was December 26, 1998 at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle by Rev. Bennie Harmon and the Rev. James Lowe. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Leroy Choate, Bobby Crow, Paul Bartlett, Jimmy Stnard, Jimmy Tomlin and Johnny Judkins. Honorary Herbert Lee Underwood, employees of the Dardanelle Post Office and members of the Russellville Bowling League. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 30, 1998)
Corey Savage, 20, of Belleville died Saturday, November 6, 2004, at his home. He was born August 16, 1984, in Little Rock. He was a 2003 graduate of Dardanelle High School and was attending Arkansas Tech University. He wanted to become a doctor and had worked for the past several years at Dardanelle Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Survivors include his mother, Cathi Savage of Belleville; two brothers, Christopher Savage of Dover, K. C. Savage of Dardanelle; two sisters, Kelli Savage of Dardanelle, Keri Ramirez of Russellville; maternal grandmother, Violet Savage of Rogers; a special friend, Robin McClure of New Blaine and her daughter, Ashlyn; and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral will be held on Thursday, November 11, 2004 at Humphrey Chapel. Burial will be in North New Hope Cemetery at Dover by Humphrey Funeral Service. Pallbearers include Gabe Brown, Clayton Blood saw, Josh Crawford, Robert Morgan, Osmin Ramirez and Timothy Sellers. Visitation will be tonight, Wednesday, November 10, from 7 to 8:30 p. m. at the funeral home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 10, 2004)
Gail Eugene Sawin, age 52 of Russellville, died Thursday, April 24, 2008 at his sister's home in Russellville where he resided. He was born December 28, 1955 at Belleville, KS to the late Leo and Twila LaPlante Sawin.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother and sister, Terrance and Tamara Sawin; nephew, Jake Heredia.
Survivors include his brother, Leo Sawin Jr. of the Happy Valley Community; sisters, Linda Sawin LaPlante and Debbra Sawin Chadwick both of Anderson, Missouri, Pamela Sawin Saldana of Russellville, Sandra Sawin Myers of California; ten nephews and nieces; sixteen great nephews and nieces and one great-great niece.
Memorial services were held April 28, 2008 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle. Cremation Arrangements are under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 30, 2008)
Twila May Sawin, age 74, of Dardanelle, AR, widow of Leo Sawin, died Wednesday, November 8, 2000 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born March 14, 1926 in Concordia, KS to the late George and Edith Lewis Laplant. She was a homemaker and mother.
She was preceded in death by a son and daughter, Terrence and Tammara Sawin, one brother, George Laplant and a grandson, Jake Herebia.
She is survived by two sons, Leo Sawin, Sr. and Gail Sawin both of Russellville, AR; four daughters, Pamela Saldana of Dardanelle, AR, Linda Laplant of Anderson, MO, Sandra Myers of Torrence, CA and Debra Chad wick of Hesperia, CA; two sisters, Bonnie Mapes of Grove, OK and Margaret Brown of Manhattan, KS; nine grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Graveside service was November 10, 2000 at Brearley Cemetery by Bro. John McCourt. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 15, 2000)
Ronald Thomas Sawrie, age 59 of New Blaine died Friday, September 2, 2005 at his home. He was born August 10, 1946 at Russellville to Glen-don Thomas and Pauline Ann Browning Sawrie.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Diane Sawrie of New Blaine two daughters, Tammy Talbot and Crystal Rogers both of Lake Charles, LA two brothers, Gary Sawrie of West Memphis, and Sonny Lane of Dardanelles two sisters, Kathleen Parker of West Memphis and Ann Marie Thompson of Kensett grandmother, Marion Browning of Concord, NH grandchildren, Darrell Talbot, Erin Rogers, Lisa Rogers, Ryan Rogers, Cody Rogers, Ethyn Rogers, all of Lake Charles, LA and one expecting great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 6, 2005 at Delaware First Baptist Church with Rev. Wylie Jones officiating. Interment was at Durvin Cemetery. Pallbearers were Johnny Norris, James Talbot, Jerome Whitby, Pat Ward, Marvin Wiggins, and Kenneth Rogers. Honorary pallbearers included John Rogerson, Robert Dixon, and Bob Henderson. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 7, 2005)
Michael Daryl Sawyer, age 22, of Plainview, AR, died Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. He was born February 23, 1985 in Blytheville, AR, to Mike and Melanie Sawyer. He was a member of the Rover Baptist Church, a 2003 Plainview/Rover High School graduate; he was very active in FFA. He worked at Tyson Truck Service Center.
He was preceded in death by his girlfriend, Melissa Spears Sherrill.
He is survived by his parents, Mike and Melinda Sawyer; brother and sister-in-law, Matthew Carl and Tatiana Sawyer of London; a sister, Mindy Dawn Sawyer of DeFuniak Springs, FL; his grandmother, Virginia Sawyer of Brentwood, TN; two nieces, Callista Fern Wright and Alana Grace Sawyer; a nephew, Rowen Michael Sawyer; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral service was June 15, 2007 at the Rover Baptist Church with Rev. Keith Shipley and Rev. Elvin McDill officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Briggsville, AR by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers included, Brandon Smith, David Baker, Kris Burnett, Kippy Irons, Randy Anderson, Mac Bowen. Honorary pallbearers, Neil Anderson, Billy Cates, Robyn Dunn, Mark Ellison, Junior Reynolds, Jesse Hamman, Rickey Porterfield, Preston Forrest, Matthew Forrest, Jeff Larch and Daniel Baker. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 20, 2007)
Meagan Alyssa Scantling, age 15, of Dardanelle, died Monday, July 19, 2010 at River Valley Medical Center in Dardanelle.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a. m. on Thursday, July 22, 2010, at the Dardanelle First Baptist Church with Brother Mike Smith officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 8:00 p. m. on Wednesday at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Dardanelle. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. See next week's issue for complete obituary. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 21, 2010)
Meagan Alyssa Scantling, age 15, of Dardanelle died Monday, July 19, 2010 at River Valley Medical Center in Dardanelle. She was born December 20, 1994 at Fort Smith, Arkansas to Todd Scantling and LaDonna Essman Whitten. She was a member of the Dardanelle First Baptist Church, Dardanelle Lady Sand Lizards basketball, softball and track teams. This past year she won the district cross country championship meet and set a new district record. During the summer she played on the Dardanelle Rockers softball team and the Lady Force basketball team of the MAYB.
She is survived by her mother, LaDonna Essman Whitten of Dardanelle; father, Todd Scantling of Waldron; grandparents, Hoyt and Audrey Scantling of Mansfield, Landon and Alice Ridenoure of Chester and Gerald and Joni Essman of Waldron; one brother, Ryan Scantling of Dardanelle; one sister, Jessie Whitten of Dardanelle; special friends, Dave, Paige, Allie and Cameron Evans all of Dardanelle; many aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were July 22, 2010, at the Dardanelle First Baptist Church with Brother Mike Smith officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Trent Latham, Kole Gray, Carter Witt, Zach Jackson, Anthony Merino and Colten Talley. Honorary Pallbearers were Dardanelle First Baptist Church Youth Group, Dardanelle Class of 2013, past and present faculty and staff of the Dardanelle school district, members of the Lady Sand Lizard basketball, softball and track teams, Lady Force basketball team and the Dardanelle Rockers softball team. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Dardanelle First Baptist Church Family Life Center Building fund, 118 South Second Street, Dardanelle, Arkansas 72834. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 28, 2010)
David Scarborough, age 59, of Russellville, AR died Friday, January 14, 2000 at St. Vincent Infirmary at Little Rock, AR. He was born September 22, 1940 in Rochelle, LA to the late Basil Ray and Ollie Paul Scarborough. He was a retired line worker for the poultry industry. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by a son, David Ray Scarborough, a daughter, Susan Janice Scarborough and three brothers, Bruce, Huey and J. C. Scarborough.
Survivors are, his wife, Shelia Scarborough of Russellville, AR; two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Tonya Scarborough of Liberal, KS and Michael and Dawn Scarborough of Fayetteville, AR; two brothers, Randolph Scarborough and A. C. Scarborough both of Abilene, TX; five sisters, Mamie Fowler of Belleville, AR, Annie Fowler of Danville, AR, Evelyn Ballew of Abilene, TX, Lucille Tolbert of Jonesville, LA and Alton Marie Allen of Winnfield, LA; two brothers-in-law, Leslie Shockley of Belleville and Floyd Shockley of San Antonio, TX and four grandchildren, Victoria, David, Brandon and Matthew Scarborough.
Funeral service was Monday, January 17, 2000 at Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Dardanelle, AR with Bro. Chris George officiating. Burial was at Mt. George Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Robert L. Fowler, Junior R. Fowler, Johnny Fowler, Jim Miller, Jimmy Fowler, Charles Scarborough, Richard Scarborough, Lee Broadstock, Johnny Lloyd Broadstock, Michael Jones, Stanley Denton and Randy Scarborough. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 19, 2000)
Mrs. Ollie P. Scarborough, age 97, of Danville, AR died Tuesday, May 19, 1998 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was born September 17, 1900 in Jena, Louisiana to the late Jake and Sally Huffman Paul. She was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist Church. She competed in the District 11 Annual Queen Pageant in Ft. Smith two years ago. In that pageant she won Ms. Friendly. She enjoyed listening to music and all kinds of crafts.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Basil Ray Scarborough and three sons, Bruce, Huey and Joe Scarborough.
Survivors are three sons, Randolph and AC Scarborough both of Abilene, TX and David Scarborough of Russellville; five daughters, Marie Allen of Winfield, Louisiana, Lucille Tolbert of Jonesville, Louisiana, Evelyn Ballew of Abilene, TX, Annie Fowler and Mamie Fowler both of Danville, AR; 43 grandchildren; several greats grandchildren and great-great-grand children.
Service was Thursday at the Cornwell Chapel in Danville, AR. Interment was in Hannah Cemetery; Cherokee, TX by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 27, 1998)
Charles Schiffler, age 90, died at his home near Pea Ridge Friday, June 27, 1947. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 3, 1947)
Doris Jean Schlarbaum, age 62, of Dardanelle, AR, formerly of Phoenix, AZ died Saturday, April 28, 2007 at Baptist Medical Center. She was born December 6, 1944 at Las Vegas, NM to the late Ned V. and Ana Velma Gibson Shanks.
She is preceded in death by her parents; a brother Martin Shanks and a granddaughter Krista Wagner.
She is survived by four daughters, Shirley Ballinger of Queen Creek, AZ, Candy Potter of Gilbert, AZ, Penni Etheredge of Centerville, AR and Heahter Baugh of Dardanelle, AR; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren and numerous other family and friends.
The family will hold a private memorial service at a later time. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 2, 2007)
Mrs. Wanda Katherine Kirkendall Schloh, age 91, a resident of DeQueen, AR, and former resident of Wickes, AR died Thursday, February 14, 2008 in the DeQueen Medical Center. She was born to Harrison Runyan and Lydia Burd Kirkendall at Natoma, KS on November 3, 1916. She was a member of the Wickes First United Methodist Church and the DeQueen First United Methodist Church, and was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, bird watching, and working.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, and one sister.
She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Martha Jean Callahan of Danville, AR and Shelia and James Morris of DeQueen; six grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews; a special friend, Barbara DeMarce; and a special caregiver, Monica Thompson.
Funeral services for Mrs. Wanda Schloh were Saturday in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Williams officiating. Burial followed in the Daniel Cemetery, Wickes, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 20, 2008)
Mary Dell Ladd Schmidt, born on September 27, 1919 in Danville, AR, died February 22, 1998 in Garland, TX.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Godfrey Schmidt, who served during WWII in the U. S. Navy.
She is survived by her children, Susan Marie Anderson of Lansing, MI; William Godfrey Schmidt, Jr. of Corpus Christi, TX and Michele Ann Schmidt of Garland, TX and by seven grandchildren; two sisters, Pauline Evelyn Ladd Smith and Willa Jean Ladd Caldwell and a brother, Luther Larry Ladd. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Willie Mab Page Ladd; brothers, Lloyd Lee Ladd, Logan Page Ladd and Billy Joe Ladd and a sister, Ellie Marie Ladd Russom. She served in WWII as a member of the U. S. Navy Waves.
She was given full military service and was laid to rest beside her husband in the National Cemetery in Ft. Gibson, OK. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 4, 1998)
Celia Ellen Schmitt, age 85 of Danville, AR formally of Roseville, CA, passed away Friday, August 8, 1997 at St. Edward's Hospital in Fort Smith, Ar. She was born in Roseville, CA November 30, 1910 daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Falconer Cirby. She was a retired licensed vocational nurse, and served with the Peace Corp for a year at the age of 69. She was a member of the Lady Eagles and the Sigma Phi Sorority and the First Southern Baptist Church of Roseville, CA. She was the widow of Charles Carlos) Ralph Schmitt.
Survivors include a daughter, Mignonette Kelley of Laharpe, KS; two sons, Lauren Schmitt and Kirby Schmitt both of Roseville, CA; 13 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral service was held August 12 at the Danville Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Steven King officiating. Burial will be in Roseville, Cemetery in Roseville, CA. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 13, 1997)
Ernest Lee Schmitt, age 86, of Plainview, AR died Saturday, April 7, 2001 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. He was born February 7, 1915 in Wheatley, AR to the late Ernest and Florence Simon Schmitt. He was a water technician for the Ola City Water Department and a farmer. He was a member of the Ola Assembly of God Church.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Carl Schmitt.
He is survived by his wife, Frankie L. Schmitt of Plainview, AR; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia Ann and John Karr of Humbouldt, KS and two grandchildren, Maggie and Dakota Karr of Humbouldt, KS.
Funeral service was April 10, 2001 at the Ola Assembly of God Church with Rev. Norman Chenowith officiating. Burial was in the Young Gravelly Cemetery at Gravelly, AR. Pallbearers were Joe Dishongh, John Gregg, Larry Robinson, Ervin Rainey, Roy Highfill and Bill Beasley. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 11, 2001)
Nancy Irene Riley Schmitt, age 88, of Plainview, AR died Saturday, June 14, 2003, at the Yell County Nursing Home in Ola, AR. She was born September 14, 1914 in Gravelly, AR to the late George M. and Eldora Wilson Hunnicutt. She was a mother, homemaker, a member of the Plainview First Baptist Church, Eastern Star, Plainview VFW Auxiliary.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Schmitt; a son, Carl E. Riley and two grandchildren, Terry Lynn Howard and Dennis Ray Stone.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Wilma and Glenn Stone of Texarkana, TX and Pat and Joe Howard of Plainview, AR; three sons and daughters-in-law, Albert and Sharon Riley of Cabot, AR, Rudy and Dorothy Riley, Russellville, AR and Ray and Sherri Riley, Haughton, LA; 13 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren and one great- great- grandchild.
Funeral service was held June 17, 2003 at the First Baptist Church in Plainview, AR With Rev. Monroe Hunt officiating. Interment was in the New Bethel Cemetery, Plainview. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Jayland Riley, John Oulette; Paul Lewis, Paul Dussex, Dale Riley and Michael Riley. Honorary were Max Allen Riley, Nicky Riley, Nancy Pate, Cynthia Lewis, Kelly Oulette, Sharon Phelan, Debra Stone, William Riley and John Riley. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 6-18-2003)
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