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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, Relly Oulette, Sharon Phelan, Debra Stone, William Riley and John Riley. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 18, 2003)
Seaman Recruit William Alan Schneider, age 21 of San Diego, CA died December, 1999 in San Diego, CA. He was a Seaman Recruit in the U. S. Navy.
He is survived by his maternal grandmother, Melvin Nelson of Booneville, AR; his paternal grandparents, Warren Schneider of Sheridan, TX and Bethine Schneider of California; his mother, Melinda Sue Schneider of Booneville, AR; his father, Warren Alan Schneider of Sheridan, TX; a sister, Lynn Schneider of Danville, AR; brothers, John Phomsithi, Eric Fak, Johnny Harris and Lance Ward all of Danville, AR and Gary Shewmake of Russellville, AR.
Funeral services will be today, Wednesday, January 26, 2000 at Mixon Baptist Church with burial in the Mixon Cemetery in Booneville, AR under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville, AR. Pallbearers will be, John Phomsithi, Eric Fak, Gary Shewmake, Johnny Harris, Chris Tyler and Timmy Tyra. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 26, 2000)
Claude Burton Schoonover, Jr. age 68, of Denton, NC, formerly of Centerville, AR. died Tuesday, March 2, 1999 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro after a brief illness. He was born November 15, 1930 in York, Indiana to Claude B. Schoonover. Sr. and Clella O'Connor Schoonover. He worked as a farmer and in trucking and was of the Methodist faith. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Eloise Borton Schoonover of the home; three sons, Michael Alan, Mark Randall and Kent James Schoonover all of Denton, NC; a daughter, Kristine Ann Sanders of Greenwood, AR; four grandchildren; a brother, Larry Schoonover of Garrett, Indiana; four sisters, Madaline Freese of Bryan, Ohio, Margaret Everetts and Sharon Blalock both of Edgerton, Ohio and Sue Walter of Hamilton, Indiana.
Memorial service was Saturday, March 6, 1999 at Clear Springs United Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Sandy Young and Mr. Hervey Yates. Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association, c/o Teresa Coble, 239 Homestead Drive, Lexington, NC 27292. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 24, 1999)
Lottie M. Schouweiler, of Centerville, AR, died Thursday, April 19, 2001 at her home. She was born December 13, 1920 in Centerville, AR, the daughter of the late Ben and Gracie Scoles. She attended the Centerville Assembly of God and was retired from the Alexander Human Development Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Schouweiler; an infant son; her daughter, Betty Ferguson; a grandson, Scott Williams; three brothers, Johnny, Raymond and Thelmar Scoles and a sister, Sadie Hilliard.
Survivors include, grandchildren, Craig Ferguson, Tiffany Cody both of Morrilton; great grandchildren, Ashley, Rachel and Allison Ferguson and Will Cody all of Morrilton; two step-sons, Bill Schouweiler of Van Buren and Bob Williams of Lonoke; two step-daughters, Nancy Beavers and Becky Harris both of Ft. Smith, AR; four sisters, Pearlie Cook and Bessie Gray both of Centerville, Bobbie Bolden of Dardanelle and Clara Geels of New Blaine, AR and two brothers, Charlie and Jess Scoles both of Centerville.
Funeral service was April 21, 2001 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with the Rev. Stephen Beavers officiating. Burial was in Petillo Hill Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Cleve, Anthony, Randy and Sam Keeling, Bully Gray and H. W. Mills. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 25, 2001)
Lola Marie Holland Schubert, age 89 of Scott, Louisiana died May 26, 2005 in Nampa, Idaho. She was born August 11, 1915 in Danville to the late Arthur and Lela Carr Staggs. She was a homemaker and mother and a member of the Plainview Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, James Holland and Herman Schubert.
Survivors are a son, Bobby Holland of Sacramento, CA; four daughters, Jean Kniffin of Boise, ID, Patricia Ann Sonnier of Scott, LA, Darlene McCullers of Valley Springs, CA, Freda Aime of Lakeland, FL; sister, Jesse Smith of Danville, nine grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
Services were held on Friday, June 3, 2005 at the Plainview Church of Christ with William Gossett, Jr. officiating. Internment was in Salem Cemetery, Plainview by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 8, 2005)
Alvin William Schuemann, age 87, of Dardanelle, AR died Sunday, May 13, 2001 at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville, AR. He was born January 15, 1914 in Blue Island, Illinois to the late Herman and Emma Schroeder Schuemann. He was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Blue Island, IL and after his retirement as a meat cutter he and his wife moved to Dardanelle and joined St. John's Lutheran church in Russellville where he served as an elder. He was a member of the Bay Ridge Boat and Golf Club, a life time member of the Elks Club, the German and American Club for over 30 years, member and past president of the Russellville AARP and was a numismatist for 40 years.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Norman, Martin and Lester Schuemann and two sisters, Stella Tagge and Alice Swafford.
Survivors are his wife of 65 years, Dorothy Andres Schuemann; one daughter and son-in-law, Norma and Ray Benck of Binghamton, NY; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Madelen Schuemann of Squaw Lake, Minnesota and Garry and Virginia Schuemann of Darlen, IL; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Service will be today, Wednesday, May 16, 2001 at 1:00 p. m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Russellville with Rev. Darrell C. Kobs officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle, AR by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 16, 2001)
Dorothy Helen Schuemann, age 85, Russellville, formerly of Dardanelle died Wednesday, August 28, 2002 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was born December 16, 1916 in Tinley Park, Illinois; she was the daughter of the late William and Marie Brunner Andres.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Alvin W. Schuemann; a sister, Sylvia Reynolds. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, the Altar Guild, and Women's Mission League, Bay Ridge Boat and Golf Club, Elks, AARP, and Dardanelle Garden Club. She retired after 25 years as a sewing instructor and salesperson for Singer Sewing Machine Company.
Survivors include a daughter, Norma D. Schuemann Benck and husband, Raymond of Binghamton, NY; sons, Dennis A. Schuemann and wife, Madelen, of Squaw Lake, MN, Garry William Schuemann and wife, Virginia of Darien, IL; 13 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.
Funeral services were Saturday, August 31, 2002 at 1:00 p. m. at St. John's Lutheran Church with the Rev. Darrell C. Kobs officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Dennis Schuemann, II, Courtney McMillian, Jeffrey Benck, Will Oliphant, Richard Knoernschild, and Frank Pignotti. Honorary pallbearers were Ike Allen Laws, Ed Temple, Herb Crosier, and Stephen "Bro" Price. Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, music media fund, 500 North Cumberland, Russellville, AR 72801. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 4, 2002)
Mrs. Dorothy Schwartz, age 78, of Dardanelle, AR died Tuesday, January 28, 1997 at the Dardanelle Hospital. She was a member of the Methodist Faith, housewife, and homemaker. She was born November 29, 1918 in Wooster, OH to the late Mr. and Mrs. John Swank.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Schwartz.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Ed and Kim Schwartz of Russellville and John and Bonnie Schwartz of Andover, KS; one sister, Virginia Swank of Wooster, OH; also included are five grandsons.
Graveside service was Thursday at Brearley Cemetery by the Rev. Jerry Rigdon. Services by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 5, 1997)
Elvin L. "Smoky" Schwartz, age 60, of Dover, AR died Tuesday, June 30, 1998 at his home. He was born December 10, 1937 in Loretto, Nebraska to the late Carl and Alice Tinker Schwartz. He was a retired heavy equipment master mechanic and after his retirement began raising Emu's and started the American Emu Product Company.
Survivors are a daughter and son-in-law, Monica and Jerry Hancock of Belleville, AR; a brother, William Schwartz of Dover, AR; two grandchildren, Ashley and Alexis Hancock both of Belleville, AR.
Memorial service was Monday, July 6, 1998 at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Dardanelle with John McCourt officiating. Memorials may be made to the Area Agency on Aging Hospice, 103 West Parkway, Suite 2, Russellville, AR, 72801. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 8, 1998)
Gene Melvin Schwindt, age 75, of Plainview died Friday, November 4, 2005 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born September 8, 1930, in Leoti, Kansas to Nick and Mollie Lorene Schwindt.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Adie Schwindt, and two brothers, Leroy and Lawrence "Buddy" Schwindt.
Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Nick and Ramona Schwindt of Liberal, KS, Kim and Iris Schwindt of Ulysses, KS daughters and sons-in-laws, Candace and Willis Moten of Lawrence, KS, Darcy and Brent Braodfoot of Wooland Park, CO, Kari and Mike Harrison of Silver City, New Mexico; companion of 34 years, Vada Norton of Plainview; stepchildren and spouses, Steve and Denise Willamson of Russellville, Dara and Rick Smith of Marshall, TX ;12 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren, 9 step-grandchildren 16 step great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson.
Funeral service was held on Monday, November 07, 2005 at the Plainview First Methodist Church with Rev. Billie Jean Tate and Rev. Monroe Hunt officiating. Internment was in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Leoti, KS. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 9, 2005)
Danny Kay Scissom, Jr. age 30, of Russellville, AR died Tuesday, October 2, 2001 at Baptist Medical Center at Little Rock. He was born January 20, 1971 in Russellville and as a self-employed carpet layer.
Survivors include his mother and step-father, Shirley and Benny Lewis of Russellville; his father, Danny Scissom, Sr. of Plainview; his wife, Rene Mendess Scissom of Fayetteville; a daughter, Amber Scissom of Fayetteville; four brothers and sister-in-law, Tony Scissom, Billy and Lisa Scissom and Bobby Scissom of Russellville and Shadow Scissom of Plainview; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Sherry and Lynn Seals of Russellville and Raven Scissom of Plainview; his grandparents, Pete and Edith SBA of Russellville and Raymon and Donna Scissom of Atkins; three nephews and a niece.
Graveside service was October 6 at Owens Cemetery by Tony Reynolds. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 10, 2001)
Eugene Scisson, 49, dies of Heart attack on Saturday. [no other details included in 50Yrs Ago Column] (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 23, 1947)
Eugene Scisson, age 49, dies of heart attack on Saturday. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 23, 1947)
Hays Scisson Dies of Heart Attack- Hays Scisson was born at Riley Creek, near Danville, on October 10, 1889 and died following a heart attack at his home here May 19. He was a druggist and merchant here for many years but had been in ill health the last few years. He was married to Mab Briggs on December 23, 1916.
He is survived by his widow; two daughters, Mrs. Haynes A. Harmon Sr. of Memphis, Tenn. And Mrs. Bill Lewis, Nettleton, Ark.; three grandchildren, Suzanne Harmon and Billy and Tommy Lewis. one sister, Mrs. J. T. Williams of Danville. Pallbearers were John Ed Chambers, Jim Bill Gatlin, Aubrey Foster of Little Rock, Clyde Stringfield, Odell Moudy and Bob Reagan. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 22, 1952)
Charley Ben Scoles, age 78, died Tuesday at his home in Centerville, AR. He was born May 14, 1923 in Centerville, AR, son of the late Ben and Gracie Lee Stroud Scoles. He was a member of the Mt. George Church of Christ and retired from Duffield Gravel.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Lottie Schouweiler and Sadie Hilliard and brothers, Thelmer, Raymond, Johnny and Sid Scoles.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Charlene Raney Scoles of Centerville, AR; a brother, Jessie Scoles of Centerville, AR; four sisters, Bessie Gray and Pearlie Cook both of Centerville, AR, Bobbie Bolden of Dardanelle, AR and Clara Geels of New Blaine, AR and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was June 8th at the Mount George Church of Christ with Bro. Chris George officiating. Burial was in Petillo Hill Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Ronnie David Duffield, Rex Chambers, Sonny George, Larry Underwood and Aaron Springer. Honorary were Luke and Matthew Duffield. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 13, 2001)
Mildred M. Scoles, age 90, of Dardanelle, died Thursday, September 14, 2006 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Hospital. She was born January 25, 1916 at Yell County to the late Millard and Ozie Smith Underwood. She was a homemaker and attended Faith Church in Dardanelle.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Thelmar Scoles; a son, Cleveland Scoles; three brothers and six sisters.
Survivors include two daughters, Jerry Await of Centerville, Joann Parker of Dardanelle; one son, Gary Scoles of Cedarville; brother, Herbert Underwood of Dardanelle; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Bro. David Jay officiating. Interment was at Petillo Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Roy Underwood, Bob Underwood, Wayne Underwood, Larry Underwood, Frankie Pennington, and Leonard Carl Keeling. Honorary pallbearers were Troy Underwood and Tommy Underwood. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 20, 2006)
Wanda Deloris Scoles, age 73, of Dardanelle died Friday, July 23, 2010 at the River Valley Medical Center in Dardanelle. Born August 11, 1936 in Kennett, Missouri to the late James and Berniece Morgan Clegg. She was a homemaker & mother and member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Dardanelle.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Jimmy Clegg, and a sister, Virginia Metzger.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Jess Scoles, a daughter, Janice Shipley & husband, Ron, Ada, Oklahoma; two grandchildren, Shawna Shipley of Ft. Worth, Texas; Steven Shipley of Russellville; 3 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Wilma Wolfe of Michigan, Helen Grenier of Russellville, Vangie Rhodes of Arizona and Robbie Robbins of Michigan; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins & friends.
Services will be Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Rev. Ron Shipley officiating. Burial will be in Petillo Hill Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 28, 2010)
Alvie Leon Scott, Jr. age 60 of Hot Springs, died Thursday, September 25, 2008 at Advance Care Hospital in Hot Springs. He was born February 17, 1948 in Danville, AR to the late Alvie Leon and Bronnie Mae Mathis Scott Sr.
He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Bertha Mae Scott,
Survivors include brother, Mathis Wayne Scott of Belleville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sharon and Sunny Stuart of Norman, OK, Dorothy Avery of Midwest City, OK, and Vernice & Mark Powell of Adams, TN; and 4 nieces and 3 nephews. There will be a memorial service at a later date. Burial will be at Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 1, 2008)
Anna Faye Holland Scott, age 74, of Dardanelle, AR died Saturday, July 5, 2003. She was the daughter of the late Effie Lula Ryals Holland and Roy Neal Holland and was a retired office manager for Tyson Foods in Dardanelle.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Reece Sud Scott who died in 1996; and by a sister, Martha Rebecca Holland and a twin sister, Annie Mae Littleton.
Survivors include three children, Mike Scott of Russellville, Suzy Scott-Williams of Collierville, TN and Sally Scott of Dardanelle, AR; four granddaughters and two great granddaughters.
Memorial service was July 8, 2003 at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle, officiated by Rev. Henry McGee. Burial was in Alexander A. Scott Cemetery in Waveland, AR by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 9, 2003)
Anna Marie Elizabeth Cinger Scott, age 71, died August 17, 1998 at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa. She was one of four daughters of Van Joseph and Mary Margaret Wesley) Cinger. She was born August 22, 1926 on the Cinger farm near Dardanelle, AR. She graduated from Dardanelle High School in 1946. She married John A. Scott III on January 1, 1948. She worked at pharmacies and as a child care provider. She was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church in Sumner, Iowa and was an active member. She has also been a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, the Bingo club and the Birthday club.
She is survived by her husband, John of Sumner, IA; eight daughters, Carol Feller and husband, Brian of Bellavue, IA, Karen Smith and husband, Frank of Bloomfield, NM, Dianne Strickler and husband, Gary of Centerville, I A, Joyce Bast and husband, Ron of Evansville, IN, Sharon Long and husband, Brett of South Milwaukee, WI, Lynn Scott of Sumner, Ann Cutshall and husband, Steve of Allison, OA and Alice Scott of Sumner, IA; seven grandchildren; and one sister, Bessie Kepchar of Crown Point, IN.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Josephine and Frances, who died in infancy at six months of age, and an infant granddaughter.
Funeral service was held August 22, 1998 at St. John Lutheran Church in Sumner, IA with Rev. John Sorenson and Rev. Norman Stubbendick officiating. Interment was in the St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Sumner, IA. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 26, 1998)
Uncle Ben Scott of Bauxite, long time resident of the Young Gravelly community in Yell County, departed this life March 8, 1949 at the age of 87 years, and laid to rest in the Bluffton Cemetery. Uncle Ben was a honorary member of Bluffton Lodge No. 123 F. & A. M. and had been a Mason for 50 years. He was well liked by everyone in his acquaintance and resided for more than 50 years near Bluffton in this county.
He is survived by his wife and two sons, Leo and Leon of Bauxite.
Masonic rites were conducted by Bluffton Lodge with T. J. Daniels as Master. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, March 17, 1949)
Berta Lella Scott, age 98, of Flower Mound, Texas, formally of Danville, AR died Wednesday, April 20, 2005. She was born on July 4, 1906, to the late John and Etta Weaver Harger. She was a retired homemaker and member of the Assembly of God Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Boyd Scott, daughter, Wilba Lee Mitchell, and grandson, Don Brady.
Survivors include her son, Thomas Royce Scott, Booneville; 4 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.
Graveside funeral service was held Saturday at Moore's Chapel. Arrangements' by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 27, 2005)
Billy Gray "Bill" Scott, 78, died Sunday, November 9, 2003 at an Abilene Medical Center in Texas. He was the ninth and last child of Felix Franklin and Maude Zelia Valentine Scott, born October 8, 1925 in Waveland, AR. He graduated from high school in Havana, AR. He attended Ark. Tech in Russellville and continued his education by completing several courses in various universities. His career as an educator began as a vocational agriculture teacher in Texas. He substituted for Harry Holt on his weekly TV and daily radio programs, having appeared as a guest many times. Among several other things, he was associated with Texas Pork Producers Association. From several schools and associations he won many medals and awards. He sold the "world record breaking" boar at the Texas Hampshire Breeder's Conference, the largest swine sale in the United States, for $200, 000. He married Marilyn Money of Waco, TX on June 23, 1951. He was a charter member of South 11th and Willis Church of Christ, was a deacon and a teacher. He was a United States Marine veteran of World War II.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, Rex and Ray Scott; 2 sisters, Marie Jackson and Vivian Mayes.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Scott of Abilene, TX; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Tiffany and Dan Wyde, Dallas, TX and Chandra and Ken Corse, Hartley, TX; 4 sisters, May Holland of Wimberley, TX, Fairy Parker of Mesquite, TX, Ailene Wangerin of Abilene, TX and Mary Feely of Needham, MA; and two grandsons.
Funeral service was Wednesday, November 12, 2003. On visitation night the Elliot-Hamil Funeral Home displayed all his medals and 6th awards, along with his grade report card, which drew more attention than anything else. It was signed by Lillian Pearce, his dearly beloved teacher. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 26, 2003)
Dale A. Scott, age 68, of Danville, AR died Saturday, June 10, 2000 at Chambers. Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. He was born January 8, 1932 in Okemah, OK to the late Benjamin and Melisie McCain Scott. He was a retired water superintendent for the city of Danville, a Korean War veteran and a member of the Plainview VFW 8525.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Bill Scott and a sister, Hazel Hammons.
Survivors are, his wife, Ella Vaughn Scott; a daughter, Peggy Deen of Morrilton, AR; a sister, Sharon West of Dumas, AR; a grandson, Scott Deen of DeQueen, AR and a; granddaughter, April Deen of Los Angeles, CA.
Funeral service was June 12, 2000 at Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Danville, AR with Bro. John McCourt officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Briggsville, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 14, 2000)
Elmer Scott, age 58 of Ola, died Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at his home in Ola. He had served in the Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He was born in Heber Springs, Arkansas on July 22, 1945. He was the son of the late Walter and Ida Phiamlee Scott.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Thurman, Lelous, and Elbert Scott, and two sisters, Kathleen Patterson, and Wilajean Kemp.
Survivors include four brothers, Arlen Scott of Briggsville, Shelby Scott of Rover, Donald Scott, and Loyd Scott of Plainview, four sisters, Rosa L. Hooker, Mt. Ida, Gladys Gibson, and Lois Velasqueze of California, and Hazel Scott of Plainview and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral services were held July 10, 2004 at the Salem Church with burial in Salem Cemetery in Plainview. Military Honors by the Boyce Woods VFW Post 3141 Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were James Williams, Michael Williams, Ben Smith, Donald Hooker, Billy Dale Weems and Johnny Scott. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 14, 2004)
Florence E. Fudge Scott, age 78,; of Delaware, AR died Wednesday, February 26, 1997 at the Saline County Hospital in Benton, AR. She was a retired store owner in Delaware. She was born November 23, 1918 in Adona, AR to the late I Andrew and Fannie Mae Hunter Fudge. She has resided with her daughter, Barbara Rollans of Bryant for the past year.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Coy Scott and a son, Donald Scott.
Survivors include two sons, A. J. Scott of Little Rock and Michael Scott of Russellville; four daughters, Barbara Rollans of Bryant, Jo Anne Johns of St. Charles, IL, Anita (Susie) Crow of Dardanelle and Phyllis Snow of Soldatna, Alaska; 15 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Funeral service was Friday, February 28, 1996 at the Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. David Jay and Rev. Lonnie Guess officiating. Interment was in the Brearley Cemetery. Services by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Tommy Rollans, Hoyt Crow, Monroe Johns, David Scott, J. L. Martin and Bill Pitts. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 5, 1997)
Gene Paxton Scott, 87, of Danville passed away peacefully with many family members at his side on July 18, 2009. He was born November 21, 1921 in Schleswig, Iowa to William Dell and Mary Ann Scott. He graduated from Schleswig High School and attended the University of Iowa in Iowa City. He was the 1941 Iowa Golden Gloves boxing champion in the 160-pound division and was nicknamed Lefty. In New Burn, North Carolina on March 24, 1944, Gene married Joyce Annette Roadman. The two made their home in Sioux City, Iowa where they raised their children. He worked as a realtor at Mansfield Sandman until he retired in 1979 and moved to their ranch in Danville, AR. Gene served in the United States Marine Corp as a First Lieutenant and flew the FU4 Corsair in WWII as a Fighter Pilot from 1942 to 1947. During his tour he traveled to the South Pacific, Japan, Guam, Midway, Okinawa and China. Besides loving his family, Gene had a passion for airplanes, horses and serving others. He was also a friend of Bill W. Gene was a faithful member of St. Johns Catholic Church in Russellville, AR.
He was preceded in death by his wife, one brother, three sisters, and one grandson.
He is survived by seven children, Gene Michal and Paul Sussman of San Diego, CA; Rick and Corlee Scott of Sioux City, IA; Greg Scott and Gene Eriquiaga of San Diego, CA; Cynthia (Skin) Scott-Forsythe and Robert Forsythe of Little Rock, AR; Shane Scott of Little Rock, AR; Bill and Josie Scott of Sioux City, IA and Maryann (DeeDee) Scott and Greg Olmstead of Linden, CA. He is also survived by thirteen awesome grandchildren and fourteen beautiful great grandchildren.
There will be a casual memorial service to celebrate Genes life on Friday, July 24th at 11:00 a. m. at the JoGene Ranch, 28137 State Hwy 80. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital at 4300 West 7th Street, Little Rock, AR 72205, attention Hematology Department. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 22, 2009)
Gerald Leon Scott, age 74 of Plainview, AR, passed away Friday, May 18, 2001. He was born October 3, 1926 in Perryville, AR a son of Charles Earl and Erma New Scott. He was a retired truck driver and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include three sons, Gerald Scott of Perryville, AR, Jimmy Carroll Scott of Carter Cove, AR and William Charles Scott of Marshall, AR; three brothers, Charles Vernon Scott of Ola, AR, Bobby Carroll Scott of Perryville, AR and James Edward Scott of Morrilton, AR; one sister, Flora Dean Bird of Shirley, AR; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Graveside service was May 22, at Cherry Hill Cemetery near Perryville with Bro. Stan Wallace officiating. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home of Perryville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 23, 2001)
Henry Clay Scott, age 92 and a retired farmer, died October 14, 1955 at his home in Belleville.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Tennie Word Scott; two daughters, Mrs. V M. Harkey, Belleville, and Mrs. L. H. Pitts, Chico, Texas; one sister, Mrs. J. W. Copeland, Clarksville, three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, October 20, 1955)
Herbert N. "Sonny" Scott, age 67 of North Little Rock, AR formerly of Ola, ARdied Friday, January 17, 1997 at Rebsamen Regional Medical Center in Jacksonville. He was born October 26, 1929 in Ola, AR to the late James Roy and Estel Doris Hays Scott. He was a disabled truck driver for Thermo Gas Co. a WWII Air Force Veteran and a member of the 47th Street Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, Earnie Scott of Cabot, AR; two daughters, Detri "Dee Dee" Smith of North Little Rock, AR and Annettee Garstka of Cabot, AR; three brothers, Charles Scott, Wayne Scott and J. C. Scott all of Ola, AR; a sister, Marie Foti of Little Rock; six grandchildren and several nephews and nieces.
Graveside service was Monday at Sandlin Cemetery, Ola, AR by Rev. Tim McMinn. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 22, 1997)
Joyce Annette Scott, age 81, of Danville, AR returned to the Lord on August 13, 2003. She was born on June 10, 1922 in Fayette, Iowa to Irma Keene Roadman and Earl Alan Roadman. She lived in Waterloo, IA until 1927 and moved to Mitchell, SD where her father was President of Dakota Wesleyan University. With her family, she moved to Sioux City, IA in 1936 where her father was President of Morningside College. She attended the University of Illinois in 1943-44 where she was a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority. She graduated from Morningside College and then taught at DePauw University in Greencastle, IN. In 1944 she married Gene Paxton Scott in New Bern, NC where he was stationed in the Marine Corp at Cherry Point. In January of 1945, they entertained their first-born son and continued the parenting path after returning to Sioux City with 6 more children to come. She taught at Morningside College from 1967 until 1972 where she was also a member of Business and Professional Woman in Sioux City. After purchasing a cattle ranch in 1974, they relocated to Danville, AR. In Danville she was a member of the Danville United Methodist Church. In addition to her love for her family, she enjoyed knitting, playing bridge with her friends and communicating with family and friends through email.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Irma and Earl Roadman, two brothers, Keene and Dr. Charles Roadman and one sister, Earline Albaugh. Her memory will be cherished by her husband, Gene Paxton Scott; five sons, Gene Michael Scott (Mike) and Gregory (Greg) Ryan Scott both of San Diego CA, Rick Corsair Scott and William (Bill) Dell Scott both of Sioux City, IA and Shane Cameron Scott of Little Rock, AR; two daughters, Cynthia (Cyndy) Jogene Scott-Forsythe of Little Rock, AR and Maryanne (DeeDee) Olmstead of Linden, CA; two sisters, Katie Mills of Omaha, NE and Pauline Fishbeck of Manitowoc, WI; 13 grandchildren; four great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and many loyal friends.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, August 21, 2003 at 2:00 p. m. at the Danville United Methodist Church in Danville, AR. Memorials may be made to Danville United Methodist Church, 202 E. Seventh St. Danville, AR 72833. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 20, 2003)
Lola George Scott, age 95 of Dardanelle died Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at the Greenbrier Nursing Home. She was born February 14, 1910 at Mt. George. She was a homemaker and a member of the Dardanelle Church of Christ.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Nelson and Maggie George and Mary Ann Lacy George; her husband, Louie Scott; two brothers, G. A. George and Leroy George.
Survivors include four nephews, Warren George of Greers Ferry, Jim George of North Little Rock, Al George of Dardanelle, Loyd George of Alabama; one niece, Anna Jo Crump of Idaho; one brother, O. W. George of Fairfield Bay; host of great nephews, nieces and great-great nephews and nieces.
Graveside services were held Friday, January 13, 2006 at Mt. George Cemetery with Bro. Chris George officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Mt. George Cemetery Fund, Attn: Chris George, Rt. 1 Danville, AR 72833. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 18, 2006)
Mr. Louie L. Scott, age 84, of Dardanelle, AR died Monday, March 10, 1997 at his home. He was a member of the Dardanelle Church of Christ, WWII Army Veteran. He worked as a warden with the Cummins Prison Unit, he retired from Arkansas Valley Industries where he worked as a field representative and was a former member of the Yell County Mounted Patrol. He was born October 18, 1912 in the New Hope Community to the late Jim and Ola Crow Scott, D. V. M. He was also preceded in death by one brother, George Scott and one sister, Mable Scott Tillman.
Survivors include wife, Lola George Scott of the home; a brother, Lamar Scott of Bartlesville, OK; nephew, Gary Scott of Bartlesville, OK and a niece, Diane Fochee of California.
Funeral service will be 2 pm Wednesday, March 12, 1997 at the Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Dardanelle by Bro. Jack Lawyer assisted by Bro. Benny Baker. Interment will follow in the Mt. George Cemetery. Services by Cornell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 12, 1997)
Loyd Edward Scott, age 50, of Plainview, died Wednesday, March 7, 2007. He was the son of the late Walter and Ida Phialmlee Scott.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Thurman, Lelous, Elbert, and Elmer Scott, sisters Rosa Lee Hooker, Kathleen Patterson, and Wilajean Kemp.
Survivors include three brothers, Arlen Scott of Briggsville, Shelby Scott of Rover, Donald Scott of Plainview; three sisters, Gladys Gibson of Victorville, CA, Lois Velasqueze of Arlanto, CA, and Hazel Scott of Dardanelle; and several nephews and nieces.
Memorial services were held Saturday, March 10, 2007, at Salem Cemetery with the Rev. Barbara Ritter officiating. Cremation was arranged by Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 14, 2007)
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