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Essie Melton Sexton, age 92 of Bearden, AR died Wednesday, March 5, 2003 in Dallas County Nursing Home at Fordyce, AR. She was born March 26, 1910 in Briggsville, AR, the daughter of Clinton Kelly Melton and Melvine Kay Melton. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ezell Sexton and her parents.
Survivors include 3 daughters, Ina Burke of Dumas, AR, Lorene Burke of Fordyce, AR and Vickie Wallace of Fordyce, formerly of Bearden, AR; 2 sons, Raymond Sexton of Bluffton, AR, Gary Sexton of Camden, AR; 12 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral service was Saturday, March 8, 2003 at Benton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Clifton Marshall officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery, Bearden, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 12, 2003)
George Thomas Sexton, age 62, of Dardanelle, died January 2, 2005 at Dardanelle Hospital. He was born October 19, 1942 at Marion, Ohio to the late Joseph Jay and Violet Ernestine Hahn Sexton. He was retired Tecumseh Company and formerly worked for the Russellville School District.
He is preceded in death by a sister, Wilma Lee.
Survivors are, brother and sister-in-law, Jay and Barbara Sexton of Dardanelle. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 5, 2005)
DUMAS - Raymond Odell Sexton, age 76, of Dumas, a retired farmer, died Friday. Sexton was an Army veteran of World War II and a Baptist.
Funeral will be at 2 p m. Monday at Griffin Funeral Home by the Rev. Glenn Knight. Burial will be in Walnut Lake Cemetery.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Arleva Spears Sexton, and two sisters, Mrs. Carmel Harvey of Dumas and Mrs. R. L. Wilkerson of Ft. Worth, Texas. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 8/19/1988)
James Samuel Shaddon, Sr., age 49 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, March 8, 2009. He was born March 9, 1959 in Russellville, AR to the late Samuel Eugene Shaddon and Betty Clark Shaddon Miller.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Troy Shaddon, Sr. and Ronnie Shaddon, a son, James Shaddon, Jr. and a niece, Elizabeth Rhea.
Survivors include his wife, Deana Marie Bush Shaddon; daughters, Jamie Marie Bolin of Booneville, AR, Jennifer Diane Shaddon of Paris, TN, and Joann Marie Rodgers Shaddon of Paris, TN; sons, Jamielee Samuel and Kyle Dwight Shaddon of Paris, TN; sisters, Linda Hoy, Laquitta Osburn, Jeanette Shaddon of Russellville, Rose Underwood and Geneva Shaddon of Paris, TN, Brenda Walker of Danville, Ronda Ketsouryavong of Magazine, AR; brothers, Donald Shaddon of Paris, TN, Tommy and Terry Shaddon of Russellville; and 10 grandchildren.
A memorial service was held at Cottage Grove Baptist Church, Cottage Grove, TN. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 1, 2009)
L. J. Shade, age 70, passed away November 25, 1955 at his home in Danville after a long illness. He was born October 9, 1885 in Carlyle, Ill. He was a member of the Danville Baptist Church and the Danville Masonic Lodge and was an employee of the Rock Island Railroad for many years.
Besides his widow, he is survived by six daughters, Mrs. E. Q. Apple of Booneville, Suda Shade and Mrs. Virginia Mueller of Carlyle Ill., Mrs. J. B. Briggs of Danville, Mrs. Allene Taphorn of Beckemeyer, Ill, 13 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, December 1, 1955)
Lloyd Lee Shade, age 80, passed away May 15, 2002 in Long Beach, CA. He was born September 2, 1922 in Havana, AR to Lloyd J. and Emma Brown Shade. He was a veteran of WWII and a retired Postal employee.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Vivan Apple and Virginia Mueller.
He is survived by his wife, Pauline Churchman Shade; a daughter and son-in-law, Richard and Rene Dulaney; a granddaughter, Regan Dulaney; and a grandson, Ryan Dulaney; four sisters, Suda Shade and Aliene Taphorn of Carlyle, ILL, Mary and R. F. Pike of Long Beach, and Jacque Briggs of Russellville, AR; a brother, Robert Lytle Shade of Oxnard, CA; and several nieces and nephews and friends.
Interment was in the Veteran's Cemetery in Riverside, CA. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 29, 2002)
Lloyd Lee Shade, age 80, passed away May 15, 2002 in Long Beach, CA. He was born September 2, 1921 in Havana, AR to Lloyd J. and Emma Brown Shade. He was a veteran of WWII and a retired Postal employee.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Vivan Apple and Virginia Mueller.
He is survived by his wife, Pauline Churchman Shade; a daughter and son-in-law, Richard and Rene Dulaney; a granddaughter, Regan Dulaney; and a grandson, Ryan Dulaney; four sisters, Suda Shade and Aliene Taphorn of Carlyle, ILL, Mary and R. F. Pike of Long Beach, and Jacque Briggs of Russellville, AR; a brother, Robert Lytle Shade of Oxnard, CA; and several nieces and nephews and friends.
Interment was in the Veteran's Cemetery in Riverside, CA. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 12, 2002)
Pauline Shade, age 89, passed away July 1, 2010 in Long Beach. She was born in Havana, AR on May 13, 1921.
She is survived by a daughter Rene & Richard Dulaney; grandchildren Ryan and Regan Dulaney as well as many other relatives and close friends. Polly was blessed to have a wide group of special and loving friends around her.
According to her wishes, there will be no services. She will be interred at Riverside National Cemetery with her husband of 56 years. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 4, 2010)
Robert Lytle Shade, formerly of Danville, died at his home in Oxnard, California on Sunday, July 23, 2006. The son of L.J. and Emma Shade, he was born April 24, 1924 in Havana, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Estelle; his parents; three sisters, Virginia Apple, Virginia Meuler and Aline Taphorn and one brother, Loyd Lee Shade.
He is survived by three sisters, Suda Shade of Carlyle, IL, Jacque Briggs of Russellville and Mary Pike of Long Beach, CA; several nieces and nephews and special friends, Don and Jean Dent of Oxnard, CA.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time, but will be in California. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 26, 2006)
Miss Suda Lindsey Shade passed away on July 20, 2008 at the Carlyle Healthcare Center in Carlyle, Illinois of natural causes. She had attained the age of 99 years and 5 months. She was born on February 24, 1909 to Lloyd J. and Emma L. Shade of Carlyle, she spent her life as a dedicated elementary school teacher. During her lifetime, she taught students in the Havana, AR school system, but spent the majority of her years in Carlyle, IL schools.
She is preceded in death by her loving parents, four sisters, Virginia Mueller, Vivian Apple, Aliene Taphorn and Mary Janice Pike; two brothers, Lloyd Lee Shade and Robert Lytle Shade.
She is survived by one sister, Jacque E. Briggs of Russellville, AR; her nephew, Shannon Briggs of Russellville, and numerous other nieces and nephews around the nation.
Funeral services and burial were conducted by the Freker Funeral Home on July 26, 2008. Her body was interred at the Carlyle Cemetery with friends and relatives in attendance. (Paid Obituary (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 6, 2008)
Paula J. Shafer, age 64 of Waveland, died Monday, September 29, 2003 peacefully at her home after a courageous two year battle with melanoma. She was born May 29, 1939 in Lafayette, Indiana to the late Louis G. and Louise Balmes Woodley. She was a member of the Waveland EH Club and attended the Waveland Community Church. She was owner and operator of Shafer Poultry Farms in Waveland, raising chickens for Tyson for over 21 years.
Survivors are one son, Rick Shafer of Magazine; two daughters and son-in-law, Jennifer Shafer Bancroft of Waveland, Julie and Billy Hays of Sherwood; three brothers, Edward Woodley of Marana, Arizona, Guy Woodley, Jr. and Richard Woodley, both of Brazil, Indiana; two sisters, Patricia McBride of Louisville, Kentucky, Maryellen Kantz of Richmond, North Carolina; six grandchildren, William Bancroft II, Buck Bancroft, JJ Bancroft, Caeleb Shafer, Sydney Hays, and Joshie Hays and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Services were Thursday, October 2, 2003 at the Waveland Community Church with Rev. Susan Ross officiating. Interment was in Piney Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Pallbearers were Bill Bancroft, William Bancroft II, Buck Bancroft, Billy Hays, Ronnie Putman, Curtis Jones. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 8, 2003)
Lena O. Shaffer, age 86, of Vian, OK, formerly of Dardanelle died Thursday, October 24, 2002 in Vian, OK. She was born November 11, 1915 in Mena, AR. She was a retired longtime secretary for Federal Corp in Oklahoma City and attended Gore United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Darlene Rook of Gore, OK; a son, John Shaffer of Crowley, TX; 6 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren.
Services were Monday, October 28, 2002 at Gore United Methodist Church in Gore, OK with burial at Rosehill Burial Park at 3:00 p. m. in Oklahoma City, OK. Arrangements by Agent Funeral Home of Gore, OK. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 30, 2002)
Mrs. Neenah Shamblin, age 62, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Cecil Thacker at Danville Friday, May 25, following a heart attack Thursday night.
She is survived by her husband, Thomas Shamblin of Paris; one daughter, Mrs. Cecil Thacker; one son, Thomas W. Shamblin Jr. of Paris; three grandchildren and a brother and sister. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, May 31, 1951)
Billy Dean Sharp, 44, of Dardanelle died Thursday, December 6, 2007 at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. He was born December 28, 1962, was a truck driver and a Pentecostal.
Survivors include a daughter, Ada M. Sharp of Oklahoma; father Larry W. Sharp of Murrietta, Calif. mother and stepfather, Stella and Clyde Byrd of Dardanelle; brother, Larry W. Sharp Jr. and wife, Michele, of Russellville; sister, Melinda Henson and husband Kevin, of Dardanelle; three grandchildren; his grandmother, Marjorie Spears of Russellville; four nephews and a niece.
Memorial service will be at 2 p. m. Friday, December 14, 2007, at Gum Springs Presbyterian Church in Dardanelle with the Rev. Rick Balentine officiating. Arrangements are by Roller-Cox Funeral Home of Clarksville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 12, 2007)
Geneva Crawford Sharp, age 83, of Casa, AR died Friday, April 7, 2000 at her home. She was born April 5, 1917 at Adona, AR to the late John and Ada Fowler Crawford; she was a retired beauty college instructor and member of the First Baptist Church in Casa.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Doyle R. Sharp.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Rayma and Steve Logan of Casa, AR and two grandsons, Joey and Barry Fisher.
Services were Monday at the First Baptist Church at Casa with the Rev. Jackie Townsell and Rev. Gene Tanner officiating. Burial was in Casa Cemetery under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 12, 2000)
Iva Gertrude Sharp, age 94, of Casa, AR died Saturday, September 27, 2002 at the Dardanelle Hospital. She was born May 15, 1908 in Yell County, AR to the late Jim and Allie Fields Grant. She was a homemaker and a member of the Carden Bottoms Assembly of God Church.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Bonnie Johnson and Hazel Boothe.
Survivors are her husband of 72 years, Marshall Dewitt Sharp and several nephews, nieces and friends.
Service was September 29, 2002 at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Jackie Pledger officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Carlos, Norman and Delma Boothe, Franklin Wesley, E. W. "Dub" Sharp, Quinton Johnson. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 2, 2002)
Marshall Dewitt Sharp, age 96 of Pontoon, died Saturday, April 18, 2009 at Dardanelle Nursing Center. He was born March 31, 1913 at Casa to the late Wesley and Lena Barnett Sharp.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Iva Grant Sharp; brothers, Luther Sharp, Claude Sharp, Raymond Sharp; sisters, Myrtle Adney, Jewell Chism, Lucille Strickland, Geneva Eason, and Ilene Ballard.
Survivors include several nephews, nieces, and friends.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 22, 2009)
Veron Monroe "Ben" Sharp, age 66 of Ola, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2006. He was born October 16, 1939, in Adona, Arkansas, a son of Veron Othel Sharp and Nancy Elzady Huggins Sharp. He was an agent for the Rock Island Railroad and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Morrilton Branch.
He is survived by his wife, Billie Avery Sharp of Ola; son, Veron "Buddy" Sharp, Jr. of Ft. Walton Beach, FL; daughters, Sherrie Jones of Scotland, AR; Dana Judah of Morrilton; and Wendy Sharp of Jacksonville, AR; step-daughters, Debbie Staggs of Little Rock and Myra Johnson of Lusby, MD; sisters, Shirley Hubbard of Perry and Pat Coates of Casa; sixteen grandchildren, four great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were 10:00 a. m. Saturday, July 1st, at McGhee Cemetery near Perry with Bro. Dennis LaCook officiating. Pallbearers were Ronald Hubbard, Scott Hubbard, Kevin Hubbard, John Coates, David Coates, Danny Coates, Buddy Sharp, Terry Jones and Kaleb Willstrop. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 5, 2006)
Clayborne J. Sharpe, age 95, of Danville, AR formerly of Russellville, AR died Friday, April 18, 1997 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. He was born in Danville, a son of the late Charles Courtney and Maude Gatlin Sharpe. He was a retired employee of Cogswell Motors, having worked for 30 years there, and was a 32nd Degree Mason, a member of the Western Arkansas Consistory, and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Russellville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ola Sharpe, and two daughters, Clara Francis and Doris Charlene Sharpe.
Survivors include three sisters, Faye Pledger and Allie Grace both of Danville and Mary Misenheimer of Little Rock and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was April 21 at the Shinn Chapel with Rev. Mackey Yokem and Rev. David Hawkins officiating. Burial was in the Danville City Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Jim, John, Bill and Bob Pledger, Dr. Jim Morse and Lloyd Stone. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church in Russellville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 23, 1997)
Carter Greyson Shaw, age 5 months, passed away August 4, 2010 at Children's Hospital in Little Rock. He was born March 1, 2010 in Russellville, AR.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Wendy Shaw.
Survivors include his parents, Tera Sullivan of Briggsville and Tyler Shaw of Bryant; grandparents, Paul and Pat Sullivan of Briggsville, Ken Shaw, Jr. of Bryant; aunts and uncles, Ron and Amanda Sullivan of Briggsville, Leasa and Barry Dolan of Crossett, Monica and JJ Hickey, Taylor Olson and Audree Olson all of Dardanelle, Peyton Shaw and Bryce Shaw of Bryant and a host of other aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services were last week at Lighthouse Christian Center in Wing. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Arrangements by Cromwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 11, 2010)
LaHoma Baker Shawler, Borger, TX. age 94, died on October 2, 2009 in Borger.
Services were Monday, October 5, 2009 in Havana Presbyterian Church in Danville, Arkansas. LaHoma was born May 22, 1915, the daughter of William P. Baker and Lula S. Wadley Baker, in Cimarron, Oklahoma. She married Clifford Shawler in 1946 in Phoenix, Arizona. LaHoma was a beautician for approximately 25 years in Tolleson, Arizona, where she owned her own beauty shop. In 1969, they moved to Havana, Arkansas. Clifford died in 1992 and LaHoma continued to live in Havana until 2000, when she moved to Borger, Texas to be near her nephew, Claude Petty and his wife Inez. She lived in Quinn's Care Home in Borger from 2001 to 2007. She lived in Amarillo, Texas at the Cottages Assisted Living for several months, then Craig Methodist Retirement Center until the time of her death.
She was preceded in death by her son Frankie Eugene Carter, four brothers, Code Baker, Charley Baker, Bill Baker, Buford Baker and four sisters, Maude Shires, Gertie Petty Thornton, Grace Baker and Hazel Tucker Vogel. She was also preceded in death by her nephews, Earn Petty and Claude Petty and wife Inez petty, Leon Thornton and Elvie Thornton.
Survivors include her nephew Thurman Thornton and wife Norma of Ruston, LA, and niece Sylvia Robertson and husband Sandy of Madill, OK. Survivors also include Marie Thornton of Weatherford, TX and Gladys Thornton of San Diego, CA and many great-nieces and great-nephews.
The family suggests that memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 7, 2009)
Irl E. Sheely, 85, of Dardanelle died Friday, June 1, 2007 at Atkins Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born January 2, 1922 at Harlem, Montana to the late Emory and Vida Zook Sheely. He was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church, original member of the Yell County Mounted Patrol, long time farmer, heavy equipment operator, and he helped pave Mt. Nebo Road.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Ruby Behncke Sheely of Dardanelle; son and daughter-in-law, David and Cindi Sheely of Clarksville; daughters and sons-in-law, Kristine and Kenneth Olson of Dardanelle, Linda and Rick Shott of Dardanelle; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and many other family members and friends.
Graveside services were held Monday, June 4, 2007, 2:00 p. m. at Augsburg Cemetery, Augsburg, AR with Rev. Wesley Ringhardt officiating. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 6, 2007)
Bobby Joe Sheets, age 75, of Jacksonville died Thursday, January 21, 2010. He was born November 18, 1934, in England, AR to Hazel Garland and Maudie Jane McGee Sheets.
Survivors include his wife, Earline Sheets; children, Cindy Ann Stivers of Conway, Jody Darran Sheets of Conway, and Bobby Joe Gibson of Little Rock; stepdaughters, Chris Hobson of England and Tricia Zellow of Sherwood; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; brother, Henry Sheets of Bakersfield, CA; and a sister, Pauline Shockley Barber of Russellville, formerly of Danville.
Memorial service was Monday, January 25 at Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Chapel. Interment followed at Chapel Hill Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Second Baptist Church of Jacksonville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 10, 2010)
Garland Hazel Sheets, age 78, of Dardanelle, AR died Friday, April 20, 2004 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. He was born February 28, 1926 in Birta, AR to the late Hazel Garland and Maudie Jane McGhee Sheets. He was a Dardanelle assistant chief of police for many years, drove a school bus for the Dardanelle school district and a WWII Army Veteran.
Survivors include, two sons, Garland E. Sheets of Valley Springs, CA and Jimmie Sheets of Mt. George, AR; two daughters, Lynda Carter of Mt. George and Diane Hale of Atkins, AR; two brothers, Henry Lee Sheets of Bakersfield, CA and Bobby Joe Sheets of Jacksonville, AR; one sister, Pauline Shockley Barber of Russellville, AR; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held May 1 and May 3. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 5, 2004)
Robert Henry Sheets, age 88, of Dardanelle, AR died Wednesday, October 6, 1999 at the Dardanelle Hospital. He was born November 22, 1910 in Yell County, AR to the late Elish and Tressy Dukes Sheets. He was a WWII Army Veteran and a retired carpenter.
Survivors include his brother, Carl Sheets of Winton, CA and a sister, Jessie Reece of Centerville, AR and several nephews and nieces.
Service was October 8, 1999 at Mt. George Church of Christ with Chris George officiating. Interment was in Mt. George Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home or Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Lealon Carter, John Mills, Jim Miller, Kevin Mills, Sonny George, Kenny Pyburn and honorary, Glenn Frost, Hub Mills and Gary Sanders. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 13, 1999)
Verrell Mixon Shell, age 85, of Dardanelle, AR died Monday, April 20, 1998 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was a past president of Arkansas Credit Association, member of Fraternal Order of Eagles and past president of Ladies Auxiliary, member of Hard Up Girls and Misfits Performing Groups. She retired after 25 years with Jungkind Photographic as bookkeeper/credit manager.
She was survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Jan Ligon of Marietta, GA; two sisters, Annie Laura Jaggers of Dardanelle and Key West, FL, Margaret Triplett of Marianna, GA; one step-daughter, Nancy Partos of Arizona; two grandchildren, Jonathan Ligon and Kara Pair both of GA.
The body was cremated. Celebration of her life was held April 23rd, 1998 at the Eagles Lodge in Russellville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 29, 1998)
David Shelton, age 33, of Little Rock, a repairman for U. S. Dictaphone, died Monday. Shelton was a member of Amboy Baptist Church, North Little Rock.
Visitation Will be from 7-8:30 p. m. today at Shinn Funeral Home of Russellville. Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Thursday at Rover Baptist Church by the Revs. Lloyd Farmer and John Silvey. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery near Briggsville. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Survivors are a daughter, Rebecca Lynn Shelton of Ozark; his parents, Hank and Pat Shelton of Rover; and a sister, Mary Ellen McBurnett of North Little Rock (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 12/18/1989)
Charles K. (Hank) Shelton, age 64 of Rover, AR died Thursday, June 14, 1994. He was Park Manager for the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. He was a retired Air Force Master Sergeant; having served with the Air Force from 1950 to 1971, he received the soldiers Medal for Bravery and saw tours of duty in Japan, Korea, Vietnam and England. He was a member of the Rover Baptist Church and was the retired Fire Chief for the Rover Volunteer Fire Department.
He was preceded in death by his son, David Shelton and his sister Elizabeth Albright. Survived by his wife, Patricia Ann Shelton of Rover; one daughter, Mary Ellen Me Burnett of North Little Rock; six brothers, Thomas Shelton of Chesapeake, VA, Jack and Jim Shelton both of Amarillo, TX; Robert Shelton of Broken Bow, OK; Ray Shelton of Memphis, TN and Wilson Shelton of Matarie, LA; three grandchildren, Rebecca Shelton, Amber and Sloan McBurnett.
Services were held July 18 at the Rover Baptist Church with Rev. Elvin McDill and Rev. James Johnson officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Zion Cemetery near Briggsville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 6/14/1994)
Mickal Jay Shelton, age 53 of Russellville, died Tuesday, February 18, 2010 at his home. He was born December 8, 1956 at New Orleans, LA to the late Herman Tex and Marjorie Joyce Oxen Shelton. He attended Pine Ridge Freewill Baptist Church and was a member of the Atkins American Legion. He was a United States Air Force Veteran and was a truck driver for Mitchell Elser Trucking.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his beloved dog Rufus.
Survivors include his wife, Cindy Shelton of Russellville; son, Eric Shelton and wife Jessica of Atkins; daughters, Erin Rhoads of Scranton, Kimmy Qualls and husband Dustin of Russellville, Kelly Shelton of Russellville; two brothers; three sisters; seven grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at the funeral home. Burial immediately followed at Pisgah Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 24, 2010)
Patricia Ann "Pat" Shelton, age 75, a resident of Greenbrier, AR formerly of Rover, AR died Sunday, April 27, 2008, at Greenbrier. She was born July 2, 1932, at Little Rock to Irby Etheridge and Hattie Jewel Walden Sloan. She was a homemaker and a prizewinning quilter and crocheter. She was a member of the Rover Home Extension Club and the Rover Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school for 20 years and was the church pianist for many years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles Kenneth "Hank" Shelton; and a son, Charles David Shelton.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ellen and William McBurnett of Conway; three grandchildren and their spouses, Rebecca Lynn and Mark Campbell of Ozark, Amber Nicole and Scott Harton of Maumelle, and Benjamin Sloan McBurnett of Conway; and other relatives and friends.
The funeral will be held at 10 a. m. on Thursday, May 1, 2008, at the Rover Baptist Church with Bro. Kirk Shelton officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery at Briggsville under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. Active pallbearers will be Sloan and William McBurnett, Scott Harton, Max Shelton, Mark Campbell, and Steve Mathison. Honorary pallbearers will be Harold and Dean Blalock, and Jim, Jack, Ray, and Wilson Shelton. Visitation will be from 6 7:30 p. m. on Wednesday at the Funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society c/o Judy Murphy, 126 Lakeview Circle, Russellville, Arkansas 72802 or the Alzheimer's Foundation, Western Arkansas Chapter, 322 North Greenwood, Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 30, 2008)
Ruby Angelette "Billie" Shelton, age 82 of Amarillo died Saturday, April 5, 2008.
Memorial services will be at 1:00 p. m. Tuesday in the First Christ Church Chapel with Regi Fowler and Susan Burke officiating. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St.
Mrs. Shelton was born June 21, 1925, in Ola, AR to Melvin and Marjory Dixon. She was a graduate of Ola High School. She married Jackson Raymond Shelton on May 18, 1947, in the Ola Methodist Church. Jack, her husband, was superintendent of the Plainview-Rover school for many years before they moved to Amarillo. Mrs. Shelton had worked at the Pentagon during World War II. In 1956 she and her husband moved to Amarillo. She and her husband were huge West Texas A & M University women's volleyball and basketball fans and were members of the WTAMU booster clubs.
She was preceded in death by her parents, six sisters and four brothers.
Survivors include her husband, Jack; five daughters, Cynthia Weir, Celeste Rodriguez and husband Oscar, Emily Nance and husband Doug, Elizabeth Lott and husband Steve, all of Amarillo, and Molly Vulk and husband Marty of North Richland Hills; a son, Melvin Shelton and wife Suzanne of Albuquerque, N. M.; a brother, Jim Bill Dixon; six grandsons; three granddaughters and two great-granddaughters.
The family suggests memorials be to WTAMU Women's Athletics, in care of 2501 Fourth Ave. Canyon, TX 79016 or Craig Methodist Retirement 9thCommunity, 5500 West Ave. Amarillo, TX 79106; or to a favorite charity. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 16, 2008)
Dardanelle Man Dies In Car Wreck Aubrey Shepard, 43, Dardanelle, was killed Friday night when his car rammed a dump truck on the east end of the Arkansas river bridge. City Marshal James Hodges said in a preliminary investigation, Hodges said, officers were unable to determine whether the truck loaded with coal, was parked on the bridge or was moving across it. The Shepard car plowed into the rear of the truck. Shepard was dead on arrival at a Russellville hospital.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Walsie Milligan Shepard; a stepson, Houston Milligan, of the home; three daughters, Virginia of home, and Mrs. Bruce Judgins and Mrs. Lowell Christy, Dardanelle; his father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Z. T. Shepard, Dallas Tex. and three sisters, Mrs. Aubrey Smith and Mrs. Garland Mashburn, Dardanelle and Mrs. Virginia Roberts, Little Rock. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD - Originally published on Thursday, December 25, 1958)
A B Hawks Shepherd of Hollis, AR died January 1, 2009. She was born June 7, 1918, in Hollis AR. She is the daughter of Jess and Beadie Hawks. She was member of Valley Home Baptist Church, Hollis, AR.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Coy Grady Shepherd, three sisters Fay Hawks, Vay Hawks Wells and Gay Hawks Hooper; and two brothers George Hawks and Lloyd Hawks.
She is survived by a daughter Alma Faye Shepherd Pattillo and husband Kenneth Pattillo of North Little Rock, AR; a son Harold Gene Shepherd and wife Opal Shepherd of Hollis, AR; and two granddaughters Regina Carol Pattillo Asmussen and husband Steve Asmussen of Maumelle, AR; Mandy Shepherd of Hollis AR and several nieces and nephews. Service was. January 5, 2009 at Valley Home Baptist Church, Hollis AR. Burial was in Nooner Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 14, 2009)
Idell Shepherd, age 81, of Dardanelle, AR died Monday, August 24, 1998 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born March 1, 1917 at Paris, AR to Jim and Hattie Burt Lievsay and was a 50-year member of Council Oaks Extension Homemakers Club and First Baptist Church. She and her late husband, Chester Shepherd, owned and operated Shepherd Grocery.
Survivors include two sons, Billy Jack Shepherd of Collierville, TN and Jimmy Shepherd of Waco, TX; a brother, James Lievsay of Danville; two sisters, Cordell Walker and Vokie Haney both of Dardanelle; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a special niece, Ruth Kirkpatrick of Bryant and a sister-in-law, Gaynell Davis of Atkins.
Funeral service will be today, Wednesday at 11:00 a. m. at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle by Rev. Tony Berry and Rev. Milton Cowling. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. Grandsons and nephews will serve as pallbearers. Memorials may be made to the Dardanelle Nursing Center Christmas Fund, 510 West Green St. Dardanelle, AR 72834 or First Baptist Church, 118 South Second St. Dardanelle, AR 72834. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 26, 1998)
Phillip Dale Shepherd, age 45, of Dardanelle, AR, died Friday, June 30, 2000 from injuries received in a motorcycle accident on Crawford Highway, Clarksville, AR on Friday. He was owner of Brothers Window Washing Company of Dardanelle and was the president of District three B. A. T. E. Club. He was born in Flint, MI, February 13, 1955, son of the late Donald and Vernon Ward Shepherd. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Laura Shepherd.
Survivors include his wife, Deborah Smith Shepherd; one son, Isaac Shepherd of Russellville, AR; five brothers, Paul Shepherd of Bemidji, MN, Roy Shepherd of West Memphis, AR, Eldon Shepherd of Flint, MI, Dallas Shepherd of Flagstaff, AZ and Nate Shepherd of Paris, AR.
A memorial service was held July 3 at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Dardanelle, AR followed by a bike run to the Roadhouse Highway 22 West of Dardanelle. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 5, 2000)
Orvil Sheppard, age 98, of Havana, AR died Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville. Born November 14, 1907, in Yell County, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Lula Moore Underwood. She was a clerk at Tapp's Grocery Store and a member of the Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands: Cecil Lusk and Earl Sheppard.
Survivors include a sister, Mildred Vaughn of California; caregivers, Dale and Leonora Caldwell of Havana; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service was held Thursday, at Moore's Chapel Cemetery with John McCourt officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 3, 2006)
Faye Jean Shepperd, age 67, of Oppelo, AR died Sunday, September 24, 2006 at the Perry County Nursing Center. She was born May 8, 1939 at Julesburg, CO to the late Joe Kruger and Alice Shaw Denney. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Monte and Teresa Meadors of LaPorte, TX, Parrish Meadors, Jr. of Jennings, OK; two daughters Debbie Meadors of Stillwater, OK and Dede Meadors of Jennings, OK; two sisters, Bonnie Ulrich of Greely, CO. and Donna Roberts of Evans, CO; a brother, James "Jimmy" Kruger of Harrogate, TN and two grandchildren.
Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 27, 2006)
Elnora Moudy Sherman passed away peacefully on March 28, 2010 at Camelot of Broussard Nursing Home in Broussard, LA. A native of Belleville, AR, she was born May 19, 1931 and was a longtime resident of Sherwood, AR. She moved to Broussard, LA in June of 2005. Elnora was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother who truly enjoyed life. She was a breast cancer survivor and supporter. After Elnora's retirement as secretary of Sherman Construction, she was involved in numerous senior citizen activities. She loved the simple things in life and would always welcome the opportunity to go out for coffee and pie. Elnora kept up with all the local and world events by watching television news and reading newspapers. She enjoyed writing letters to relatives and friends.
She is survived by her son, Kevin Sherman of Jacksonville, AR; daughters, Marlene Sherman of Little Rock, AR and Janet Sherman Broussard Roy (Don) of Broussard, LA; grandchildren, Justin, Lauren and Kynley Roy of Broussard, LA; brothers, Opal Lee Moudy (Pauline) of Jonesboro AR, Dr. Perry, AR; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Sherman; father, Lee Moudy; mother, Jennie Buckman Moudy; and sisters, Anna Belle Moudy and Betty Jane Moudy.
A memorial service to celebrate Elnora's life will be held on Sunday, May 9, 2010 at 1:00 p. m. at Russell Cemetery in Belleville, AR. The family wishes to thank all who have supported Elnora and her family - for their love, prayers and thoughtfulness -throughout her struggles with Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Elnora's gentle nature will be deeply missed; her love and support will remain in our hearts. Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville, AR is handling the arrangements. Memorials can be made in Elnora's name to The Alzheimer's Association at http//www. ehow.com/how4548978_make-donation-alzhcimcrs-discasc. html. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 5, 2010)
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