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Mrs. Joe W. Shott, age 51, formerly Miss Nancy Nelms, died Saturday in her home in Waveland.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Troy Hood, Belleville; Bill Benny and Miss Wanda Shott, Waveland; three sons, Norman and, Edward of Waveland, Billy Joe of the Air Force; her mother, Mrs. Millie Nelms; eight brothers, George Nelms in Kansas, Orville Nelms, Waveland, Newt Nelms, Ft. Smith, Martin and Tom Nelms in Texas, Gene and Wayman Nelms, Magazine and Willis Nelms, Oklahoma; a sister, Mrs. Carrie Rogers, Oklahoma. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, March 8, 1952)
Mr. Shirley Sherman Shott, of Havana, AR died Friday, July 24, 1998 at his home. He was born December 27, 1925 in Waveland, AR to the late Lester and Cora Biggs Shott. He was a WWII Army Veteran, carpenter, poultry and cattle farmer and a member of the Havana Assembly of God Church.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Wesley Ellis Shott.
He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Maxine Shott; a son and daughter-in-law, Rickey Allen and Linda Shott of Dardanelle, AR; one sister, Euna Cherry of Ft. Smith; three grandchildren, Christy Mobley of Russellville, Thomas Shott and Sarah Shott both of Dardanelle.
Service was July 26, 1998 at the Havana Assembly of God Church with Rev. E. O. Tackett and John McCourt officiating. Interment was in the Havana Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Lawrence Turner, Melvin McCourt, Charles Wilkins, Tommy Fink, R. C. Burrows and Dump Kennedy. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 29, 1998)
Funeral services for Wesley E. Shott, age 26, of Havana, whose body was returned from overseas for re-burial, were conducted at the National Cemetery in Ft. Smith on July 21 by the Chaplain and with the assistance of Rev. George Findley of Havana. He was wounded on March 19, 1945 while serving with an Infantry Division on Luzon and died on March 24. He was the graduate of Havana high School.
Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Shott of Havana; asister, Euna of the home; and a brother, Sherley of Gladwater, Texas. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 5, 1948)
Kimberly Diane Shull, age 30, of Waldron, AR died Sunday, July 4, 1999 at the Waldron Hospital. She was a homemaker and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Leroy and Monette Morgan and Troxie Taylor.
She is survived by her husband, Doug Shull of the home; one daughter, Rande Hale of Mt. Moriah, AR; one son, Kevin Hale of Mt. Moriah, AR; one step daughter, Kathryn Shull of Fort Smith, AR; one step son, Seth Shull of Fort Smith, AR; her parents, Thomas and Kaye Taylor of Blue Ball, AR; grandmother, Rachel Taylor of Waldron, AR; two sisters, Cheryl Woodrum and Kristy Pollard both of Blue Ball, AR and a very special niece, Whitney Woodrum of Blue Ball, AR.
Funeral service was July 7, 1999 at Egypt Baptist Church with burial at Union Hill Cemetery, Union Hill, AR under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. Pallbearers were Terry Owens, Terry Solley, Steven Black, Billy Black, Ricky Bates and Terrell Moore. Honorary Gene Scott, Dub Black, Chad Strunk and Bobby Ray Strunk. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 14, 1999)
Mrs. Effie Lee Sides, age 88, a resident of Dexter, MO died January 27, 1978 at Poplar Bluff Hospital in Poplar Bluff, MO. Mrs. Sides was born October 17, 1889 near Belleville. She was married to Grover Sides May 7, 1905. He died in April, 1971. She united with the Methodist Church at an early age and was a member of Essex, MO Methodist Church.
Survivors are five daughters, Mary King of Belleville, Irene McCarrell of Little Bock, Inez Bannesar and Mozel Templeton of Conway and Dorothy Sue Joseph of Dexter, MO; four sons, Ezra Sides, Greenfield, IL, John W. Sides, Conway, Jack Sides of Bowling Green, KY and Kent Sides of Dexter, MO; two brothers, Ray Payne of Rives, MO, Mahon Payne of Booneville; three sisters, Vernie White of Havana, Katy James of Dardanelle and Lula Smith of Paris, AR; 29 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren.
Services were held Sunday, January 29, in Watkins and Son Funeral Chapel in Dexter. Rev. Doyle Burke, pastor of Essex Methodist Church officiated. Pallbearers were grandsons, Gary, Dean, Larry and Dale Sides, Leo Wilcox and Terry Joseph. Burial was in Triplett Cemetery in the community she had lived the last 35 years. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 3-1-1978)
Funeral services for George L. Sides, age 86, of Kennett, MO were conducted October 18, 1995 at the McDaniel Chapel with the Revs. Zach Parr and Louie Cordell officiating. Burial was in the Oak Ridge Cemetery.
The son of the late Nelson Gideon and Mary Noblet Sides, he was born November 30, 1908 in Danville, AR. On December 24, 1933 he was married to Claris Brand. He died October 15, 1995 at the NHC Health Care Center in Kennett, MO.
Survivors include: his wife, Claris Sides of Kennett; one son, George Arther Sides, East Peoria, IL; three daughters, Myrtle Todd of Jackson, TN, Beatrice Sides and Alta Jackson both of Kennett; one brother, Delton Sides of Taos, NM; one sister, Claudia Elmore, Spring, TX; 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by one son, William Sides; two daughters, Peggy Ann and Ellen Ieda Sides; six brothers and three sisters. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 10-25-1995)
Grover Cleveland Sides, the son of the late Scott and Mary Ellen Walker Sides was born December 24, 1884 at Belleville and succumbed April 20, 1971 at the Popular Bluff Hospital in Popular Bluff, Mo. at the age of 86. Mr. Sides has been a resident of Stoddard County since 1942. He was a member of the Essex Masonic Lodge and had been a Mason for over 50 years. He was a member of the Lower Spring Creek Church in Belleville and was active in the church until ill health forced him to retire. On May 7, 1905 he was married to Effie Lee Payne at Belleville.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Effie Lee Sides of Route 2, Dexter Mo.; five daughter, Mrs. Clifford King of Belleville, Mrs. Oral McCarroll of Little Rock, Mrs. Dewey Bonnesar of Montebelo, Calif., Mrs. Leo Wilcox of Conway and Mrs. John Joseph of Parma, Mo.; four sons, Ezra W. Sides of Hettick, Ill., John W. Sides of Conway, R. J, Sides of Bowling Green, Ky., and Bobby Sides of Dexter. Three daughters preceded him in death. Also surviving are 31 grandchildren. and 26 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, April 23, at 1:30 p.m. in the Watkins and Sons Chapel with Rev. Doyle Corlew of Essex. Full Masonic Services were conducted by the Essex Masonic Lodge No. 278. Burial was in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery near Dexter. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 4-29-1971)
Ira E. Sides, a lifelong resident of Danville, died Friday, December 13, 1990 in Little Rock. He was born September 15, 1902 in the Moss Creek Community in Yell County, son of the late G.M. (Sam) and Pearlie Herring Sides. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the North African Campaign. He was a Methodist and had served on the Board of Stewarts at the Danville Methodist Church. He had worked on the Yell County Equalization Board and served on the ASCS Advisory Council. He was a retired farmer and was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Mathis Sides and three brothers.
He is survived by several cousins.
Funeral services were Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Danville with Rev. Bobby Walker, Chaplain Howard Cox and Elder Luther Riddle officiating. Burial was in Earl Ladd Memorial Cemetery in Danville, AR. Arrangements and services by Cornwell Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Robert Thacker, Howard Cox, Dale Rogers, Boss Mitchell, Dr. Harris and Herbert Horn and Dr. Edmondson, Alt. Honorary pallbearers were Carl Woodard, George Cowger, B.M. Harlon, S.C. Tucker and Dale Allen. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 12-19-1990)
Mrs. Martha Mathis Sides, age 78, of Danville died Sunday evening, March 16, 1980 at the St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville. Mrs. Sides was a native of Briggsville, a retired school teacher, and the daughter of the late Thomas Hardy and Rebecca Jane Smith Mathis.
Survivors include her husband, Ira E. Sides; one brother, Bob Mathis of Mesa, Arizona; six sisters, Mrs. Pearl Carpenter of Bluffton, Mrs. Vera English of Plainview, Mrs. Ila Reece of Hot Springs, Mrs. Johnnye Scifres of Terrell, Mrs. Ester Hunnicutt of Hot Springs, and Mrs. Atha Dell Hedden of Russellville.
Funeral services were held at the Danville United Methodist Church at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Interment was at the Earl Ladd Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers were Cleo Cowger, Carl Woodard, Jack Wilson, Tom Pool, Dale Rogers, and Orville Shore. Family requests that memorials may be made to the Danville United Methodist Church. Arrangements and services were in care of Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 3-19-1980)
Mr. Robert C. Sides, age 76, of Danville, AR, died Sunday, February I5, 1987 at St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock. He was a native of Hodges, OK, son of the late Nelson G. and Mary M. Noblett Sides. He was a retired employee of the City of Tulsa, Veteran of the Navy in World War II and a member of the Ranger Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Lorene May Sides of the home; four sons, Johnny Sides of Danville, Robert E. Sides of Long View, TX, Jimmie Sides of Jackson, CA, and Virgile Sides of Kent, Washington; two daughters, Loretta Downs of Woodward, OK, and Linda Davis of Coweta, OK; three brothers, George Sides from Missouri, Joseph Sides of Tulsa and Delton Sides of New Mexico; two sisters, Mrs. Claudia Elmore of Tulsa and Pernia Douthitt of California. Also 15 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 17,1987 at the Ranger Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Earl Stapleton and Rev. Connie Ceriker officiating. Interment will be in the Upper Spring Creek Cemetery near Danville. Arrangements and services by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. Active Pallbearers were Wesley Stroud, Gerald Hancock, Danny Young, Mike Hall, Chuck Wilson and Jerry Davis. Honorary bearers were Robert Walker, Amos Morris, Carlton Davis, Jimmy Davis and O.F. Moody. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 2-16-1987)
Robert Eugene "Gene" Sides, age 65 of Hallsville, Texas, died Monday, October 25, 2004 at Good Shepard Medical Center. He was an Industrial Mechanic, employed by Halliburton for 23 years. He was a teacher and a member of the Ranger Free Will Baptist Church and a member of the Captain John Yancy Marie Corp. League.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Willa Dean Warren Sides of Hallsville, TX; two sons and daughters-in-law, Bobby and Lorrie Sides of Highland Village, TX, Michael and Lisa Sides of Hallsville, TX; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sherry and Darrell Copsey of Corsicana, TX, Pamela and Richard Nelson of Hallsville, TX; a brother, John Sides of Danville and six grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 30, 2004, at the Ranger Free Will Baptist Church, with Rev. Earl Stapleton officiating. Internment will be at Upper Spring Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, October 29, 2004 at the Funeral home. Under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 27, 2004)
Mrs. Meda Hazel Thomas Sigle, age 87 of Dardanelle, AR, widow of Verne Sigle, died Sunday, November 28, 1999 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born March 25, 1912 in Oney, OK to the late George and Artie Anna Hamilton Thomas. She was a member of the Dardanelle Church of Christ for 39 years and attended the Ard Church of Christ before moving her membership to Dardanelle and was a teacher with the World Bible School. She was a homemaker and mother.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sony a Sigle.
Survivors are, three sons, Jack Sigle of Alexander, AR, Terry Sigle and Lynn Sigle both of Dardanelle, AR; one daughter, Sharon Clark of Elkins, AR; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was November 30, 1999 at the Brearley Cemetery by Bro. Ralph Weinhold. Services under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were grandsons, Tim, Aaron and Jeremy Clark, Tony, Jody and Wesley Sigle. Memorials may be made to the World Bible School, Church of Christ, 209 Union Street, Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 1, 1999)
Ruby Carrouth Sikes, age 77, of Del City, OK was called to her Heavenly home on Friday, April 11, 2003. She was born June 4, 1925 in Macedonia, AR to Johnnie R. and Fannie Mae Carrouth. She retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and after retirement was active in the Pioneer Organization. Ruby was a gifted seamstress and enjoyed her walks in the mall. She was also a long-time, faithful member of First Southern Baptist Church of Del City.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 50 years, Leroy, of the home; 1 son, John Sikes and his wife Linda of Oklahoma City; 3 grandchildren Jon Brian, Garret, and Landon Sikes; one half-sister Alma Taylor of Norman, OK; one nephew, Gary Garner; two nieces Sharee Gorman and Glynelle Pool, all of Danville, AR, and many other nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; 1 son, Paul Sikes; 1 brother, Laudel Carrouth; 1 sister, Helen Garner; 4 half-brothers; and, 4 half-sisters. Ruby will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and faithful servant of Christ.
Services were held Tues. April 15, 2003 at Bill Eisenhour Funeral Home Southeast Chapel with burial at Sunny Lane Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 16, 2003)
Cecil Dewey Sills, Jr. died Friday, August 10, 2007. Born January 13, 1942, in Dardanelle, he was the son of the late Cecil D. Sr. and Moreo Johnston Sills. He was the owner of Circle S Filters in Dardanelle for over 15 years, a member of the Dardanelle Missionary Baptist Church and a Mason with the Bright Star Lodge #213.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Anna Mae Sills; three daughters and sons-in-law, Summer and Chuck Trusty of Lorena, Texas, Amy and Gerald Beene of Dardanelle, Stacey and Kevin Hottinger of Dardanelle; a brother, Jerry Sills of Las Vegas, NV; five grandchildren, Haley and Sarah Trusty, Caleb Beene, Hunter and Greyson Hottinger; and numerous other family and friends.
Funeral services were held Monday, August 13, 2007 at 10:00 a. m. at the Dardanelle Missionary Baptist Church with Tom McElmurry and Chuck Trusty officiating. Interment was held at Durvin Cemetery, Dardanelle under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Pallbearers include Andy Ward, Conner Collier, Jim Dickens, John Mills, Jerry Hottinger and Danny Goodman. Honorary pallbearers are his grandchildren and Hoyt Johnston. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 15, 2007)
Winnie B. Sills, 79, of Danville, Arkansas passed from this life Wednesday, March 31, 2010 in a Danville, Arkansas nursing home. She was born September 25, 1930 in Oklahoma to the late Rufus and Ester (Maddox) Banister. She was a retired bookkeeper, a member of the 1st Assembly of God in Plainview, Texas and Order of the Eastern Star in Plainview, Texas. Winnie is survived by one son, Ricky B. Sills and wife, Tori of Yukon, Oklahoma; two grandchildren, Kayla and Casey Sills both of Yukon, Oklahoma; one sister, Shirley Limbocker of Danville, Arkansas; one niece, Glenda Limbocker Vaughn of Danville, Arkansas; two nephews, Wendell Limbocker of Danville, Arkansas, Wink Banister of Lubbock, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her brother, Floyd Banister.
Winnie's funeral service was held on Saturday, April 3, 2010 at the Egypt Free Will Baptist Church in Blue Ball, Arkansas with Rev. Earnest Lambert and Rev. Jackie Allen, officiating. Interment followed in the Moore Memorial Garden in Arlington, Texas on Monday, April 5, 2010. Arrangements are being entrusted to Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas. Winnie's pallbearers were Ronnie Lemons, Steve Lunsford, Leslie Vaughn, Chris Vaughn, Tony Vaughn, and Jeffrey Vaughn. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 7, 2010)
Thelma Sue Simmons, age 93 of Russellville died Tuesday, July 6, 2004, at Russellville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born September 19, 1910, in Dardanelle to the late W. P. and Laura (Baker) Dunn. She was a businesswoman and operated a grocery store in Dardanelle with her late husband, Fay Simmons for many years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fay Simmons.
She is survived by her daughter, Sue Peters of Little Rock, a sister and brother-in-law, Marie and J. C. Kifer of Russellville, 3 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandsons.
Funeral service was held July 9, 2004 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Christy Newton officiating. Interment was at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Steve Peters, Jeff Haun, Jeff Simon, Charles Shingleur, Steve Hughes, and Curt Dunn. Arrangements were by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 14, 2004)
Mr. William Andrew Simmons, age 88, of Centerville, GA died Sunday, December 11, 1994 in a local hospital. A native of Yell County, AR he was born December 22, 1905 near the community of Kingston, Yell County, AR He was the son of the late Henry Grant Lilly Victoria Tedder Simmons and the grandson of John Robert and Lousiana Martha Light Simmons and Henry and Rachel Adams Tedder all of Yell County. He was a former member of the Arkansas National Guard and a WWII veteran having served as the 1st Sgt of B Company, 1902nd Aviation Engineer Battalion during the Okinawa campaign. His last military service was as one of the guards assigned to the presidential aircraft "Independence" during the Truman administration.
He married and settled in Georgia. He moved to Centerville, GA in 1959 and retired as a civil service employee from Robins Air Force Base in 1972.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred G. Simmons, and one son Millard H. Simmons, both of Centerville; three sisters, Mrs. Oral Raper of Little Rock, Mrs. Ina Burton and Mrs. Frances Brewster both of Hot Springs, AR; two brothers, Mr. Kenneth Simmons and Gene Simmons both of Hot Springs; as well as several nephews, nieces, great nephews and nieces. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 12/11/1994)
Daniel Marin Simpson, age 66, of Gravelly died on May 15, 1955. He was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church at Blue Ball.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mattie Lunsford Simpson; three sons, Johnnie of California. Homer, in the Army in Germany and Bobby George, in the Air Force at San Antonio, Texas; five daughters, Mrs. Tressie Coker of McCurtain, Okla. Mrs. Lillie Irons of Mtn. Pine, Mrs. Sihil Hunt of Waldron, Mrs. Margie McIihancey of Oklahoma City, Mrs. Eva Sue Isom of Needmore; 13 grandchildren and five step grandchildren (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 19, 1955)
Mike Simpson, age 59 of Casa, died Thursday, August 13, 2009 at River Valley Medical Center. He was born July 3, 1950 at Beaumont, KY to Charles and Dolly Shives Simpson. He was a poultry farmer for Wayne Farms and attended Hickory Grove First Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Simpson and a brother, Fred Simpson.
Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Minnie Simpson of Casa; children and spouses, Janice and Hoss Yates of Rover, Jennifer and Jeff Little of Dardanelle, David and Trisha Simpson of Edmonton, KY; mother, Dolly Simpson of Florence, KY; sister and brother-in-law, Tammy and Gary Gipson of Louisville; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; aunt and uncle, Joyce and Atwell Shives of KY.
Memorial services were held Monday, August 17, 2009 at Hickory Grove First Free Will Baptist Church in Casa. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 19, 2009)
William Rufus Simpson, age 91, of Mt. Ida, Arkansas died Monday, December 30, 2002, at the Montgomery County Nursing Home in Mt. Ida. He was born July 15, 1911, in Fir, Arkansas to the late John Tubb and Martha Jane Hennessee Simpson. He was a retired automobile mechanic and a member of the Mt. Ida Church of God.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Zelma Simpson.
Survivors are 2 sons, John Thomas Simpson of Hot Springs, AR and Melvin Lee Simpson of Mt. Ida, AR; 3 daughters, Billie Sue Sanders of North Little Rock, AR, Betty Jean Bonady of Wynne, AR, and Deborah Lynn Cunningham of Anchorage, Alaska; grandchildren, Phillip Sanders of Little Rock, AR, Scott Sanders of Fayetteville, AR, Suzanne Robinson of Americus, Georgia, Jill Thew of Mt. Ida, AR, Joy Shepherd of Wynne, AR, Sarah Bonady of Wynne, AR, Nan Wilson of Mt. Ida, AR, Sally Rupert of Ft. Smith, AR, Don Cunningham of Clarksville, AR, Lee Cunningham of Anchorage, Alaska, Geoffrey White of Denver, CO, Jennifer White of Anchorage, Alaska; great grandchildren, Hunter Sanders, Hay den Sanders, Phoebe Sanders, Sophie Sanders, Isabella Thew, Whitney Wilson, T. J. Wilson; 2 sisters, Beth Beam of Mena, AR and Lucille Housley of Clarksville, TN.
Funeral services were Tuesday, December 31, 2002 at the Mt. Ida Church of God with Pastor Willis Summitt officiating. Burial was in Little Fir Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 8, 2003)
Ada Maxine Sims, age 75, of Havana, AR died Sunday, August 23, 1998 at St. Edwards Mercy Medical Center in Fort Smith, AR. She was born September 7, 1922 in Ringgo, Louisiana to the late Stephen and Allie Baker Finley. She was a homemaker and mother.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Gavin Finley.
She is survived by her husband, Gilbert Sims; three sons, Carl Sims of Havana, AR, Steve Copell of Minden, LA and James Copell of MO; one brother, James Finley of West Monroe, LA; two sisters, Adeline Pickard of Springhill, LA and Maurine Prest of Shreveport, LA; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Graveside service was Monday at the Moore's Chapel Cemetery with Bro. James VanZandt officiating. Services by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 26, 1998)
Dr. C. C. Sims, aged 67 years, died at his home in this city at 11:30 o'clock Saturday morning, March 16, 1935, after an illness of two weeks. The funeral services were held at the family home on Second Street at 3:00 o'clock Sunday afternoon, being conducted by Rev. Mr. Haislip, pastor of the Russellville Christian Church, assisted by Rev. Chas. F. Wilkins and Rev. E. E. Stevenson, of this city. The funeral was largely attended by friends of Dr. Sims from all sections of Yell County, and from many other points in the State.
Dr. Sims was a native of Yell County, where he spent his entire life. For more than 40 years he had been engaged in the practice of dentistry in Dardanelle, being at one time President of the Arkansas Dental Association. He was also largely interested in farming and had extensive land holdings in Yell and other counties.
He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Stickney Meek, a grandson, Carroll Stickney Meek, Jr., and three brothers, Messrs. Bert and Lonzo Sims, of near this city, and Lee Sims, of Little Rock. The Post-Dispatch joins the many many friends of the family in extending sympathy in their bereavement. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Post-Dispatch Newspaper, Dardanelle, Yell County, Arkansas: 3-21-1935)
LONG BEACH, Calif. Fannie Sue Sims, age 74, of Long Beach, Calif. died Friday, July 23, 1999. Born May 2, 1925, at Aly, she was predeceased by her husband, Cecil Sims, parents and one brother.
Survivors include one sister and brother-in-law, Christine and Roye Rowe of Hot Springs; three nieces, Gwen Magyar, Gail McKee and Greta Creekmore; and three great nieces.
Services will be 10 a. m. Thursday at Morning Star Cemetery with the Rev. Hugh Stultz officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p. m. Wednesday. Arrangements are by Caruth-Hale Funeral Home, Hot Springs. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 7/23/1999)
James "Jim" Edward Sims, age 77, of Plainview, AR died Thursday, May 27, 2010 at his home. He was born April 15, 1933 in Finley, TN to the late James Burley & Mary Frances Arnold Sims. He is an Army Korea WWTT Veteran, a member of the Plainview Free Will Baptist Church and Plainview VFW. He was a retired truck driver and was an employee for the Plainview City Park.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca "Vickie" Robinson Sims; son Alex Gavins and brothers Jerry and Lee Sims.
Survivors include children and spouses, James Sims, Jr. of Hartland, WI, Brenda and James Lowry of Parrish, FL, Paula Jones, Peggy & Gary Treadwell; Benita & Kenneth Smith; Rickey Gavins all of Plainview; Larry Robinson of Casa; brother and sister-in-law, Jay & Mira Sims of Memphis, TN; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lorine & L. B. Maddox of Ridgely, TN; Ruth Young of Howard City, NE; Betty & Larry Cain of Wyoming, MI; 17 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was May 30, 2010 at the Plainview Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Ronnie Garrett and Rev. Mike Gullett officiating. Burial was in Needmore Cemetery in Casa with military honors. Pallbearers were grandsons. Jimmy Sims, Justin Lancaster. David Fowler, Jimmy & Carl Treadwell and George Madewell. Honorary were Harold Blaylock and Bob Robinson. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. Online guest book Cornwell Funeral Homes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 2, 2010)
Woman Killed In Accident Near Chalybeate (Mrs. Joyce Sims) - A 35- Year old woman was killed in an accident near Chalybeate last Saturday afternoon. She was identified as Mrs. Joyce Sims, 35 of Clarksville. Mrs. Sims was apparently killed, when the truck in which she was riding ran into a ditch and threw her out. Joe McConnell, 28, of Chickasha, Okla, who was driving the truck, and two small daughters of Mrs. Sims were not Hurt. Mrs. Sims husband was killed in an accident in Hawaii while he was in service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs AGO, DANVILLE, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, December 15, 1954)
Joyce Oleta Sims, age 70, of Dardanelle, died Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at her home. She was born July 3, 1935 at New Blaine to the late Seth and Mamie Woods Farnam.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Eulis N. Sims; a brother, S. R. Farnam.
Survivors include a son, Neil Sims of Dardanelle; a daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Gary Noel of Russellville; two brothers, Leroy Farnam of Dardanelle, Sunny Farnam of Dardanelle, LaVona Jaggers of Dardanelle; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren and a host of nephews and nieces.
Graveside services were held Thursday, January 19, 2006 at Elizabeth Hall Cemetery with Rev. Bob Huie and Rev. Kenneth Jay officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 25, 2006)
Leon Edward Sims, 76, of Centerville, owner of S&S Trailer Sales and Leasing of Pottsville and a member of First Assembly of God of Centerville, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2008, at National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Wilma Hilliard Sims; two sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy and Debbie Sims of Dyersburg, TN, and Ronnie and Connie Sims of Dardanelle; a daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Johnny Darter of Centerville; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, Don Sims and Morris Sims of Paris; and two sisters, Dorothy Hilliard of Centerville and Nora Parker of Paris.
Funeral was Tuesday, July 22, at Centerville Assembly of God Church with Rev. Clellan Tilley, Rev. Tony Reynolds, and Rev. Ronnie Turner officiating and Eulogy given by Tommy Sims. Burial was at Petillo Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 23, 2008)
Mrs. Lula Sims, aged 69, widow of the late Dr. C. C. Sims, died at her home on Second Street Friday, June 9th, 1944. She had been in poor health for a number of years, but only in recent months had her condition been regarded as critical.
Funeral services were conducted at the home at 8:00 o'clock Sunday afternoon by Reverend Stone, Pastor of the Russellville Christian Church. Burial, in charge of the Cornwell Funeral Home, was in Brearley Cemetery.
Mrs. Sims, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jesse J. George, a prominent pioneer family of this section, was born and reared in Dardanelle, where she spent her entire life. She was a faithful member of the Christian Church, and until stricken with ill health, was zealous in all of its services and activities. She was a woman of sweet, kindly disposition, and many were the acts of charity and benevolence unostentatiously extended by her hand. She was sincerely loved, and by those who knew her best she will be deeply mourned and missed.
Mrs. Sims is survived by a daughter, Mrs. F. Stickney Meek, of Dardanelle; two sisters, Miss Ellie George, of Dardanelle, and Mrs. S. Dorsey, of Hico, Tex.; and one brother, Clarence George, of Fort Smith. The Post-Dispatch joins the many friends of the family in extending sympathy in their great loss. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Post-Dispatch Newspaper, Dardanelle, Yell County, Arkansas: 6-15-1944)
Rebecca E. Sims, age 68, a resident of Plainview, AR died Sunday, December 13, 1998 at home. She was born December 7, 1930 at Casa, AR to Jim and Ethel Hill Robinson. She was a homemaker" and a Baptist.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Leroy Robinson; one sister, Sybil Woods; two children, Donna Marie Cavins and Alex Cavins; and one grandchild, Christopher Adam Freeman.
Survivors include her husband, James E. Sims of Plainview, AR; three sons and daughter-in-law, Larry and Patti Robinson of Casa, AR; Ricky Cavins and James Sims Jr. of Venice, FL; four daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy & Gary Treadwell and Benita and Kenny Smith all of Plainview, AR, Paula Jones of Danville, AR and Brenda and Jimmy Lowry of Parrish, FL;. . 17 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; six sisters, Doris Prince, Mary Sue Smith, Geneva Westlake and Jerry Taylor all of Plainview, AR, Mildred Daniels, , Casa, AR and Donna Hickman of Jumpertown, MS; two brothers, O. J. Robinson and Bobby Robinson both of Plainview, AR; also numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 10 AM Thursday, December 17, 1998 at the Casa Assembly of God officiated by the Rev. Juanita Ragsdale. Burial will be at the Needmore Cemetery at Casa, AR, under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Wednesday evening at Humphrey Funeral Home in Ola, AR. Casket bearers will be James Paul Westlake, Keith Westlake, Riley Prince, Randy Robinson, Jimmy Robinson, James Sims, Jr. Honorary will be Brian Robinson, Wayne Smith and Carl Yates. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 16, 1998)
Rennae Sims, age 76, of Dardanelle, AR died Saturday, December 15, 2001 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. He was born September 19, 1925 in Harkeys Valley near Dardanelle, AR to the late Leonard and Neely Irene Garner Sims. He was a 1945 graduate of Dardanelle High School. He and his wife, Rebecca owned and operated Rennae Sims Builders Supply of Dardanelle and Clarksville for 32 years as well as Danville Builders Supply, Ola Hardware and Sims Wood Products. He served as president of the Board of Directors of Dardanelle Hospital, Bay Ridge Boat & Golf Club, Dardanelle Chamber of Commerce, and the Dardanelle Kiwanis Club. He was an active board member of the First Arkansas Valley Bank, Arkansas Lumberman's Association, Midland Builders Supply, and the Arkansas Small Businessman's Association, the University of Arkansas at Morrilton Construction Department Advisory Board and the first Zoning Board for the City of Dardanelle. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Dardanelle where he attended the first church meeting in Dardanelle. He was an Army Veteran of WWII and was a lifelong member of Boyce-Woods Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3141.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Rebecca Rook Sims; a son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Carolyn Sims of Westerville, Ohio; a daughter and son-in-law, Rita and Craig Couch of Dardanelle, AR; two brothers, Verlon Sims of Dardanelle, AR and Lamar Harkey of Ft. Worth, TX; two sisters, Erma Martin of Russellville, AR and Retha Wilson of Ola, AR; four grandchildren, Martha Anne and Andrew Paul Sims both of Westerville, OH and Ga Briel and Morgan Rennae Couch both of Dardanelle, AR.
Services were December 18, 2001 at the Church of Christ in Dardanelle with Bro. Delbert Wilson and Bro. Benny Baker officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Dr. Gene Ring, Todd Ferguson, Mike Cornwell, Bud Hancock, Ricky Sims, Mitchael Garrison, Arvil Sims, Howard Orsburn and Perry Turnbull. Honorary were former employees and business associates. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 19, 2001)
Mrs. Ruby Barns Sims age 78 of Ola, died Friday, May 14, 1993 at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville. She was a native of Yell County, Arkansas, daughter of the late Jess and Polly Boyce Barns. She was a member of the Ola Assembly Church and a housewife.
Survivors include one sister, Davis Odle of California and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral services were May 17, 1993 at the Ola Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Norman Chenowith officiating. Interment was in the Birta Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Services of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 5/14/1993)
Ruby Reed Sims, age 82 a resident of Ola died Sunday evening in the Yell County Hospital in Danville. She was born in Yell County and was housewife. She was a member of the Ola Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband Scott Sims of Ola; a son, Vennon L. Sims of Pasadena, Texas; 2 grandsons, Gary Don Sims, David Sims and a granddaughter Tara Sims; 3 brothers, Alex Reed, Brea, Calif., Dave Reed of Riverside, Calif., Carl Reed of Poteau, Okla., and a sister, Ethel Reed Hale of London, Ark.
Funeral will be 2:30 (today) Wednesday, July 16, 1986 in the Ola Church of Christ with Bob Fallen officiating. Active pallbearers: Walter C. Carter, James Leach, Earl Cox, Earl Nix, Harold Crane and David Reed. Burial will be in Nooner Cemetery by Humphrey Funeral Home of Ola. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 7-16-1986)
Truman Orlander Sims, age 89, of London, AR died Friday, September 12, 2003 at the Dardanelle Hospital. He was born June 2, 1914 at London, to the late Walter Orlander and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Skinner Sims. He was the owner-operator, along with his wife, of Sims Phillips 66 Grocery and Cafe; he was a retired saw miller and farmer and was a member of the Martin Chapel Assembly of God and the London Masonic Lodge.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Hoyt Sims; a brother, William A. Sims; six sisters, Leonia Dixon, Estella Jones, Bea Martin, Janie Vinson, Clara Whorton and Vie Vinson and a daughter-in-law, Mary Sims.
Survivors include his wife, Leatha Sims; four sons and daughters-in-law, Troy "Rip" and Shirley Sims of Russellville, William Orlander Sims and Rex Carl Sims both of London, Montie and Carla Sims of Dardanelle, AR and Helen Sims of London; two brothers, Bennie Sims of Dardanelle, AR and Cletis Sims of Vernal, UT; eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and other relatives and friends.
Funeral service was September 15, 2003 at the Shinn Chapel with Rev. Claude Jackson and Rev. Arlin B. Elmore officiating. Burial was in the East Point Cemetery at Russellville under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Robby, Paul, Kevin Dale and Bill Sims, B. J. Applegate, Todd Weaver and Michael Bonds. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 17, 2003)
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