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W. O. "Dub" Sims, age 63, of London, died Thursday, January 8, 2004, at the Dardanelle Hospital. A son of Leatha Norma Vinson Sims of London and the late Truman Orlander Sims, he was born November 30, 1940, at London. He was the former owner and operator of Dub's Restaurant in London. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by a brother, Hoyt Elton Sims.
He is survived by his mother; his former wife, Betty Sweeden of Atkins; a son, William O. Sims, Jr. of Russellville; a step-son, Timothy Warren of Branson, MO; a step-daughter, Terrie Ann Duvall of Atkins; three brothers, Troy "Rip" Sims of Russellville, Rexall Carl Sims of London and Montie L. Sims of Dardanelle.
Funeral was Saturday, January 10, 2004 at the Shinn Chapel with Rev. Claude Jackson officiating. Burial was in East Point Cemetery, near Russellville, by Shinn Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 14, 2004)
Walter Scott Sims passed way at his home in Oak Lawn, IL on March 6, 1997. He had formerly lived at Steve, AR. He was born April 9, 1925 in Atlantic, IA to Walter and Stella Sims. He served in the U. S. Navy for many years.
He is survived by a son, Walter Thomas of Oak Lawn; a daughter, Sharon Scherer of Arburn, NE; four sisters, Georgia Johnson, Casper, CA, Ruth Sawyer, Coos Bay, OLR, Sue Wright, Phoenix, AZ and Faye Good, Circle, MT; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial service was held at Oak Lawn, IL with burial in the Sims family plot at Nooner Cemetery in Steve, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 16, 1997)
William C. Bill Sims, age 71 of London, died Saturday, May 16, 2009 at Saint Mary s Hospital in Russellville. Born August 7, 1937 in London, he was the son of the late William A. and Nettie Vinson Sims. He was an independent truck driver for Willis Shaw Express and also worked for the Arkansas Highway Department and the Goodyear Tire Store.
He is preceded in death by his parents and wife, Donna Jean Sanders Sims.
Survivors include one son, James Sims and fianc Teresa Williams of London; two sister and one brother-in-law, Juanita Wilson of Knoxville and Ruth and Terry White of London; three grandchildren, Brian Sims and wife, Chrystal of Russellville, Aubrey Sims of Lamar, and Lacey Kennedy of Russellville; and seven great-grandchildren. Burial was held Monday, May 18, 2009, in East Point Cemetery in Russellville. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 20, 2009)
Ada Louella Sipes, age 76 of Danville, AR died Thursday, September 6, 2001 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. She was born November 24, 1924 in Covington, TN to the late Ernest Benjamin and Sadie Louella Cupp Jones. She was a retired nurse with Yell County Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Martin Sipes; a son Jimmy Franklin Green; grandsons, Jamie Lewis Green and Shawn Blue; a brother, Ernest Jones, Jr. and three sisters, Anna Grave McCreary, Ernestine McCollum and Molly Jones.
She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Junior and Wanda Green and Jerry and Kay Green all of Danville, AR; three daughters and sons-in-law, Betty Crawford of Dardanelle, AR, Becky and Albert Moats of Danville, AR and Debbie and Charles Stuart of North Platte, NE; two brothers and sister-in-law, Paul Jones of Waveland, AR and Fred and Carol Jones of Lavaca, AR; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Lucille James, Ruthie & Jake James all of Danville, Rosa White of Mena, AR, Birdie and Clyde Green and Sadie Meyers all of Holly Springs, MS; 20 grandchildren and 47 great grandchildren and the father of her children, Clarence L. Green of Tennessee.
Service was September 9, 2001 at the First Baptist Church in Danville. Interment was in Earl Ladd Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. Pallbearers were grandsons. Honorary were Dr. Damon Martin, Dr. James O. Pennington and Dr. Philip Tippin. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 12, 2001)
Mrs. Elieen Mae Sisco, age 82, of Dardanelle, AR, widow of Carl Sisco, died Wednesday, September 15, 1999 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born September 15, 1917 in Ft. Smith, AR to the late Ellis and Etta Kerns Tankersley. She was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church in Dardanelle and a homemaker and mother.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Everett, Bud and George Tankersley and two sisters, Margaret Turner and Mary Moreton.
She is survived by two sons, Richard J. Sisco or Asher, OK and Raymond E. Sisco of Shady Point, OK; three daughters, Linda Goocher and Glenda Geurian both of Dardanelle, AR and Patti Cain of Conway, AR; one sister, Lena Holland of Dardanelle, AR; 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Services were September 18, 1999 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Pat Base and Rev. Paul Geurian officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Grandsons served as pallbearers. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 22, 1999)
Mary B. Sisk, age 89, of Plainview, AR, died Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. The daughter of Lon and Isabelle Phillips McCasland, she was born December 8, 1916 in Marshall, Arkansas. She married T. J. Sisk, on April 28, 1934 at Big Flat. She enjoyed gardening and sewing and cooking for her family. She was a Homemaker and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Plainview.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Naomi Beavers and Dempsey Preddy.
She is survived by her husband of 72 years, T. J. Sisk, Plainview; a daughter and son-in-law, Theogene and Alvin Wideman, Plainview; a granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Mary Gayla and Charlie Lawrence, Plainview; three great grandsons, Charles Nicholas Lawrence and wife Tarah, Corey Nathaniel Lawrence, Phillip Mikael Lawrence, Plainview; two sisters, Lucille Gregg and Elizabeth Ross both of Marshall and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral was June 23, 2006 at Roller Coffman Funeral Home at Marshall. Rev. Tommy Williams officiating. Burial was in Canaan Cemetery at Marshall. Local arrangements are by Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 28, 2006)
Theodore J. "TJ" Sisk, age 102, of Plainview, died Monday, March 2, 2009 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. The son of Thomas Gipson and Rosa Wilson Sisk, he was born March 22, 1906 in Big Flat, AR. He was a 1928 graduate of Marshall High School. He was a retired stave mill operator. A member of the Masonic Lodge # 641 for over fifty years, and a former Alderman of Plainview. He was founding member of Plainview Volunteer Fire Department and was a member of First Baptist Church Plainview.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 72 years Mary B Sisk; two brothers, Johnny and Clyde Sisk; four sisters, Delphia Mainord, Susie McVey, Bertha Hooker and Tilda Morrow.
Survivors include; one daughter, Theogene B. & Alvin Wideman of Plainview; one granddaughter, Mary Gayla & Charlie Lawrence of Plainview; three great grandsons, Nicholas Lawrence and wife Tarah, Corey N. Lawrence and Phillip Mikael Lawrence; one great-great granddaughter, Carsyn Lawrence; one sister-in-law Elizabeth Ross of Marshall; host of nieces nephews and other extended family and friends.
Graveside was March 4, 2009 at Canaan Cemetery at Marshall. Rev. Monroe Hunt and Rev. Mike AuIt, officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 11, 2009)
"Tony" James Buford Sivley, Sr. age 79 of Danville, died Monday evening at St. Vincents Infirmary in Little Rock. (Sept 1994). He was born hi Logan County, January 1, 1915, son of the late Tecumseh Harrison and Amelia Robert Sivley. He was a retired self employed businessman, retired 25 year member of the Danville Fire Department, a member of the Belleville Domino Players Association, and a Republican.
Survivors include wife, Mrs. Adele Walden Sivley, son, "Jimmy" James Buford Sivley, Jr. of Scottsdale, Arizona, daughter, Mrs. Barbara Redfern of Little Rock, one brother, Joe Sivley of Danville, four sisters, Sibyl Harrison, Tucson, Arizona, Fonda Smith, Barling, Arkansas, Amelia Furey, Hendersonville, North Carolina and Patricia Hoff, Little Rock, Arkansas. A great grandson, Kyle Stevens, Scottsdale, Arizona.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:00 p. m. at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Bobby Walker officiating. Burial will be in the Earl Ladd Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, Arkansas. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 9/-/1994)
Joseph Matthew "Joe" Sivley, Sr. age 63 of Danville, AR died Friday, October 23, 1998 at his home in Danville, AR. He was born March 30, 1935 in Danville, AR to the late Tecumseh Harrison and Amelia Louise Rotert Sivley. He was retired after forty three years as vice-president of the Yell County Telephone in Danville. He was a member of the Danville Lions Club.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Tony Sivley and two sisters, Sibyl Harrison and Eutana Riggan.
Survivors are a son, Joseph "Joe" Matthew Sivley, Jr. of Little Rock, AR; three sisters, Fonda Smith of Barling, AR, Amy Furey of Hendersonville, NC and Patricia Hoff of Little Rock, AR; three nephews, Jim Sivley of Scottsdale, AZ, Jerry Riggan and Tom Riggan both of Anchorage, AK; two nieces, Barbara Redfern of Little Rock, AR and Billie Riter of Tucson, AZ.
Services were October 27, 1998 at the Cornwell Chapel in Danville with Rev. Bobby Walker officiating. Interment was in the Havana Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Cecil Dale, Jr. Dale Ray Ball, Bob Ball, Charles Wadsworth, Charles Fowler, Bill Bob Wood, Mitchell Tharp, Harold Tharp, and Kent Dennis. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 28, 1998)
Kenneth Dean Skaggs, Jr., 36, of Dardanelle, died Sunday, June 12, 2005, in Dardanelle. He was born November 18, 1968, in Clarksville.
He is preceded in death by a sister, Crystal Palmer; and his grandfathers, Noah McClure, Tony Crowson, Gould Skaggs and Levi Pitts.
Survivors include his parents, Sylvia and Henry McClure of Dardanelle; a brother, Keith Allen Skaggs of Cary, N.C.; a sister, Margaret Standridge of Ben Hur; grandparents, Louise Crowson of Clarksville and Estellene Skaggs of Hagarville, Howard and Ocie Chaney of Dardanelle and several nieces and nephews. The family will announce a memorial service at a later time. Arrangements by Shinn Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 22, 2005)
Lucy Garner Slater, age 96, of Jacksonville, TX died September 24, 2008 in a Tyler hospital. She was born September 11, 1912 in Gravelly, Arkansas to the late Otho and Ola Montgomery Garner. Formerly of Plainview, Arkansas and Texarkana, she moved to Jacksonville, Texas in 1951 where she was an active member of The Order of Eastern Star and First United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband Bradley Slater and daughter, Susie Chapa.
Survivors include a niece, Melba Westbrook, Dallas, great nephews, Kim and Brad Westbrook, son-in-law John Chapa, San Angelo, grandchildren, Monica, Slater & Marcus, 7 great grandchildren, 4 great-great grand nephews and 1 great-great grand niece.
Graveside services were September 27th at Parks Cemetery in Scott County near Nola, AR. Arrangements by Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home in Athens, Texas. Memorials may be made to Order of Eastern Star, Jacksonville or First United Methodist Church, Plainview, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 1, 2008)
Syble Irene Kitchens Copeland Slater -- Syble Irene (Copeland) Slater was born December 19, 1907, in Yell County. She passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2006, in a Waldron hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. She was married to Willie M. Copeland for 49 years until his death in 1978, and they had four sons and two daughters. Later she married Bud Slater of Waldron until he passed away in 1987.
Funeral service will be 2 p. m. Friday, December 22, 2006, at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment at the Parks Cemetery at Nola under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home.
She is survived by two daughters, Dorthy Putman of Waldron and Peggy Buckles of Waldron; two sons, Fred Copeland and his wife, Ann of Waldron, Ted Copeland of Tulsa; three stepdaughters, Anna Jean Wagner of Waldron, Evelyn Crump of Waldron, and Martha Martin of Waldron; one sister, Verta Seay of Alto, Ga.; one brother, Ariel Lee Kitchens of Tampa, Fla.; five grandchildren, Larry Putman, Cheri Scott, Chester Brothers, Dwayne Brothers, Lanny Brothers; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Dalbert Copeland and his wife, Suzue; infant son, Buddy; granddaughter, Marsha Lynn Putman; her parents, C. C. and Minnie Kitchens; one brother, Jessie Kitchens; two sisters, Velma Jones and Etoyl Kitchens.
Pallbearers will be Larry Putman, Chester Brothers, Dwayne Brothers, Larry Brothers, Dr. Russell Young and Glen Dale Sparks. Visitation will be 3 to 8 p. m. today at the funeral home. You may sign the online guest register by visiting WWW.martinfuneralhomes.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by Mary Fowler Leek, Newspaper: Southwest Times Record, Fort Smith, Arkansas, 12/22/2006)
Etta Taylor Slatten, age 95, of Dardanelle, AR died Sunday, March 19, 2000 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born March 27, 1904 in Harkeys Valley, Arkansas to the late Ada Greene and Henry J. Taylor. She was a homemaker, minister of the Assemblies of God churches, school teacher and a member of the Dardanelle First Assembly of God.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry L. Slatten; two brothers, Floyd and Boyd Taylor; two sisters, Arlevia Smith and Sylvia Bates.
Survivors are; one brother, J. T. Taylor of Dardanelle, AR; one sister, Vorene Waid of Dardanelle, AR and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral service was March 21 at the Dardanelle First Assembly of God Church with Rev. James Lowe, Rev. Eldon King and Rev. Robert Adams officiating. Burial was at Dacus Cemetery, Dardanelle, AR by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Johnny Boren, Robert Tramel, John Parker, Walter Wallace, Dick Jewell and Howard Ringer. Honorary were Earl Vaughn and Sonny Farnam. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 22, 2000)
Jonathan Gabrial Slaughter, age 5 of Centerville, died Monday, January 26, 2004 at the Dardanelle Hospital. He was born August 6, 1998 in Clarksville and was a member of the First United Pentecostal Church in Russellville.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Dude Hilliard and grandmother, Freeda Emberson.
He is survived by his parents, Richard & Henrietta Hilliard Slaughter of Centerville; brothers & wife, Richard D. Jasmine Slaughter of Little Rock, William & Steven Slaughter, both of Centerville; grandparents, Dorothy Hilliard of Centerville, W. H. & Betty Sue Slaughter of Wisner, LA; great grandmother, Victoria Grant of Winnsboro, LA; several uncles, aunts and nephews; host of cousins and friends.
Services were Friday, January 20, 2004 at the First United Pentecostal Church in Russellville with Rev. Tony Reynolds officiating. Interment was in Petillo Hill Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Danny Darter, Joe Baker, Gene Hilliard, Jeremi Tillman, Jaymi Tillman, and H. W. Mills. Honorary were Fonzo Tillwell, Mike McNaulty, Rev. Tony Reynolds and Coy Dollar. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 04, 2004)
Edward Simon Slay, age 89, of Havana died at the Yell County Hospital on April 6. He was a native of Alabama and had lived in Yell County about 65 years. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Church of God.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Beulah Slay; four daughters, Miss Fannie Slay of Havana, Mrs. Clemmie Brantley of Norman, Okla. Mrs. Vada Thompson of Athens, Tex. and Mrs. Marie Hood of Mtn. View, Calif. two sons, Edward Slay of Athens, Tex. And Norman Slay of Mtn. View, Calif; one sister, Mrs. Julie Walker of Havana; 15 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, April 14, 1960)
Ottie Slay, age 83, of Roland, Oklahoma died Tuesday, June 18, 2002 in Roland, Oklahoma. She was a Baptist and a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, Frank Slay of the home; two daughters, Connie Gibson and her husband, Jim Gibson of Muskogee, OK and Linda Smith and her husband, Larry Smith of Roland, OK; a sister, Evelyn Didlot of Diamond Springs, CA; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; four grandchildren, Cathy Hook of Edmond, OK, Kellie Aylor of Moore of Moore, OK, Lance Smith of Roland, OK and Les Smith of Ft. Smith.
A graveside service was held Thursday, June 20, 2002 at Havana Cemetery in Havana, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 26, 2002)
Ratha P. Slay, age 85, of Danville, AR died Thursday, September 18, 2003 at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville, AR. She was born August 4, 1918 in Havana, AR to toe late Guy and Ollie Mae Graham Parker. She was a homemaker and mother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Slay and a son, William Walker Dorrough.
Survivors are two daughters, Donna Cattanach of Redding, CA and Mary Frances Kompkosf of Chenaga Bay, AK; ten grandchildren; several great grandchildren; four nephews and two nieces.
Graveside service was September 22, 2003 at the Havana Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 24, 2003)
Grace Florence Mary Slinn, age 77, died August 28, 2001. She was born in England and has been in this country for the last 30 years. She was retired from the Aetna Insurance Co.
Her survivors include daughter, Gayle M. Herrington of Copely, OH; three sons, Gregory M. and Glenn M. Goodson both of Havana, AR and Geoffrey M. Goodson of Houston, TX; granddaughter Elizabeth Marie Goodson of Havana, AR and a brother, William Donald Slinn of England. Cremation has taken place.
Memorial service was Saturday at Moore's Chapel in Waveland, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 5, 2001)
Carl Willie Sliter, age 77, of Centerville, AR died Tuesday, September 8, 1998 at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. He was born December 27, 1920, he was the son of the late George W. and Buela Pierce Sliter and a member and deacon of Centerville Assembly of God Church. He retired after 25 years with Mastic Corp. in South Bend, Ind.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Arthur and Archie Sliter.
He is survived by his wife, Alma Irene Middleton Sliter; three sons, James Sliter of Lapax, Ind. Charles Sliter of Centerville and Dan Sliter of Dardanelle, AR; a daughter, Mary Lou Kaser of Lapax, Ind. two brothers, Selmer Sliter of London, KY and Paul Sliter of Melford, IN; a sister, Ethel Sliter of Dardanelle, AR; 11 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; six step-grand children and two step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was Friday at the Centerville Assembly of God Church by the Rev. Euel Nordin. Burial was in the Ringer Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Eugene Keeling, John Woody, Robert Murphy, David Keeling, Phil Young and Gary Loyd Dorough. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 16, 1998)
Charles Leon Sliter, age 57, of Centerville, AR died Saturday, May 8, 2004 at his home. He was born March 20, 1947 in Denmark, AR to the late Carl Willie Sliter.
He is survived by his mother, Alma Middleton Sliter; three daughters, Dawn Gamble of Plymouth, IN, Leonda Sliter of Lawton, OK and Treva Beath of Indianapolis, IN; two brothers, Dan Sliter of Dardanelle, AR and James Sliter of LaPax, IN; a sister, Mary Lou Kaser of LaPaz, IN; three grandchildren and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Services were May 11, 2004 at the Assembly of God Church in Centerville with Rev. Cleland Tilley and Donnie Rector officiating. Interment was in the Ringer Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were James Witt, J. B. Turnbow, James McNeal, Donnie Rector, Lonnie Cleary, Shane Osbourn and Eugene Keeling. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 12, 2004)
Ethel May Sliter, age 82, of Dardanelle, AR died Thursday, November 9, 2000 at Dardanelle Hospital. She was born February 12, 1918 in Arkansas to the late George and Bula Perice Sliter. She attended the Centerville Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include, two brothers and sisters-in-law, Selmer and Joyce Sliter, London, KY and Paul and Myrtle Sliter, Milford, IN; a sister-in-law, Alma Sliter of Centerville and several nephews, nieces and cousins.
Services were November 11, 2000 at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Burial was in Ringer Cemetery in Centerville by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 15, 2000)
Mrs. Charles Hobert Sloan, 33, of Ola died in her home Saturday. She had lived in Ola the past nine years and was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband; her mother; a daughter, Brenda Joyce Sloan, Ola; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Garland Tedford, Dardanelle; a stepson, James Sloan, Muskogee, Okla. four brothers, Bill Raby and Clifford Raby, Detroit, Mich. Ruie Raby, Baltimore, Md. and Wash Raby, Washington, D. C. three sisters, Mrs. Shields Walton, Maryville, Tenn. Mrs. Grant Wilder, Morriston, Tenn. and Mrs. Junior Moore, Kentucky. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas- Originally published on Thursday, October 9, 1958)
Former Yell County Judge Charles L. Sloan, age 67, of Ola, AR, passed away at 2:30 am. April 3, 2001 at his home after a long and well fought battle with cancer. He was born May 15, 1933 in Mt. George, AR a son of the late Roscoe and Oma Lewis Sloan. He was a graduate of Ola High School and the Arkansas Environmental Academy. He was a member of the Ola Assembly of God Church. He served as Yell County Judge and Sanitation Supervisor for 14 years. He was on the board of West Central Arkansas Planning and Development for 17 years, served for many years as a board member of Chambers Memorial Hospital, Yell County Special Center, Yell County School Board, Child Development Incorporated, Ola Chamber of Commerce, Ola Township Chairman, Ola Sandlin Cemetery. He was an Army Veteran, serving in the Korean Conflict. He celebrated 28 wonderful years as a board member of Chambers Bank last year. He was a newly elected member of the Yell County Quorum Court and has enjoyed working with and for the people of Yell County.
He was preceded in death by a brother, James Joe Sloan and Pauline Becht.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Nancy Kate Moore Sloan; one daughter, Kathy Jo Sloan-Dunn of Ola, AR; two grandson, Devin Russell Dunn and Charles Ryan Maverick Dunn both of Ola, AR; one sister and brother-in-law, Patsy Ruth and Bill Okler of New Boston, MI; several nieces and nephews and two very special friends, Donald Ray and Beth Buford of Ola, Pinochle partners for over 25 years.
Funeral service was April 5, 2001 at the Ola Assembly of God with Rev. Norman Chenowith, Rev. Jerry Schlinker and special speaker Judge Jimmy Witt. Burial was in Sandlin Cemetery in Ola, AR. Pallbearers were, Dale McCoy, James Bittle, Johnny Ray Lawrence and Greg Dixon. Honorary were, Don McCoy, Dr. J. O. Pennington, Jimmy Robinson, Loyd Reid George, Tip Golden, Johnny Chambers, Ed Taylor, Fay Mathis, Olen Payne, Jerry Crow, Buddy Rodgers, Jim Buford, employees of Yell County, members of Chambers Bank Board and members of the Yell County Quorum Court. Memorials may be made to the Sandlin Cemetery, c/o Ina Dixon, Ola, AR 72853. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 11, 2001)
Cleo Sloan, age 87, of Rover, AR died Thursday, January 27, 2000 at her home in Rover, AR. She was born in Waltreak, AR October 11, 1912 daughter of the late George and Minnie Johnson Watson. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by, her husband, Nathan Sloan; one brother, Ronald Watson and one sister, Hazel Gillum.
She is survived by several nephews, nieces and cousins.
Funeral service was February 1, 2000 at the Rover Baptist Church with Rev. Elvin McDill officiating. Burial was in Hunts Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 2, 2000)
RUSSELLVILLE - Mrs. Hattie Jewell Sloan, age 68, of Rover (Yell County), died Thursday. She was a Methodist.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Patricia Ann Shelton of Little Rock; a brother, Ed Walden of Arizona; a sister, Mrs. Iva B. Sloan of Russellville, and two grandchildren. Funeral was today with arrangements by Shinn and Son Funeral Home of Russellville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 3/18/1967)
J. Bernice Sloan, age 92, of Cedaredge, CO passed away Monday, September 18, 1995 at Delta County Memorial Hospital in Delta, CO. She was born in Yell County, Arkansas on November 15, 1902 to the late Johnathan and Veenie Childers Moulder. She was raised by her foster parents, Fred and Mrytle Dawson. She worked in a citrus, packing house in Orange County, CA. She married Willard Bill Sloan on April 17, 1922 in Yell County. He preceded her in death April 15, 1987. She has been a resident of Cedaredge, CO since July 1984. She was a member of Cedaredge United Methodist Church. She was a hard worker and loved to cook. .
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Priscilla and Jack Jones of Cedaredge, CO and one sister, Ola Sloan of Plainview, AR. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Virgil Moulder.
The body has been cremated and a private mountain top service will be held in California at a later date. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 9/18/1995)
Magazine Man Killed In Hunting Accident - Joe Sloan, 28, of Blue Mountain, died in a Paris hospital Sunday night as the result of a gunshot wound received in a hunting accident.
Sloan was accidentally shot by a companion while the two were quail hunting Saturday near Blue Mountain. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 19, 1950)
Linda Gail Sloan, age 54, of Magazine, Arkansas died June 25, 2002 in her home in Magazine. She was retired from The Ace Comb Co. in Bonneville. She was a member of the Southside Baptist Church in Booneville.
She is survived by her husband, Donald Sloan of the home; 2 sons, James L. Slone of Tennessee, Darin R. Jones of Danville, Arkansas; 1 brother, Jimmy E. Stone of Sand Springs, Oklahoma; 6 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Randy Meirias, Doug Jones, Gene Haugh, Dale Smith, W. G. Sloan, & Ernie Sloan.
Funeral services were Friday, June 28, 2002, 2:00 p. m. at Roberts Memorial Chapel with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 3, 2002)
Namous Sloan, age 88, of Rover passed away November 16, 1956.
He is survived by two brothers, Nelson Sloan of Rover with whom he made his home and John Sloan of Oklahoma City; and one sister, Mrs. Lilly George of West Monroe, La. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 22, 1956)
In Memory Of Nathan Sloan
Born September 22, 1914
Died August 3, 1980
Services 10 A. M. Tuesday August 5, 1980, Rover Baptist Church
Minister Rev. James Johnson
Interment Rover Cemetery, Rover, Arkansas (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 8/3/1980)
Ola Sloan, age 96, a resident of Plainview, AR, died Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. She was born on April 10, 1905 in Rover, AR. She was the widow of Walter E. "Peck" Sloan.
Survivors include one daughter, Peggy Carter of North Little Rock, AR; one granddaughter, Kathy & Mike Johnson of Sherwood, AR; one great granddaughter, Jennifer Wooten of Jonesboro, AR; one great grandson, Jacob Johnson of Sherwood, AR; and numerous nieces & nephews.
Graveside services were Friday, November 2, at 10:00 a. m. at the Rover Cemetery officiated by Reverend Monroe Hunt. Burial was at the Rover Cemetery at Rover, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to your favorite charity. Internet obituary may be found at Legacy.com and humphreyfuneral.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 7, 2001)
Ruth Ann Sloan, age 56 of Belleville, died Monday, September 8, 2008 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be tonight, Wednesday, September 10, 2008, 6 to 8 p. m. at Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville.
Funeral service will be on Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 10 a. m. at Upper Spring Creek Free Will Baptist Church with John McCourt officiating. Burial will be at Upper Spring Creek Cemetery. Arrangements made by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (See full obituary in next week s issue (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 10, 2008)
Ruth Ann Sloan, age 56, of Belleville, AR died Monday, September 8, 2008 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. She was born February 13, 1952 in Danville, AR to Jake, Jr. and Ruthie Jones James. She was a retired Customer Service Rep. for Wayne Farms, member of D. A. R. Yell County Historical Society and a 1970 graduate of Danville High School.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jake, Sr. and Vela James, Ernest, Sr. and Sadie Jones; uncles, John, Jim and Robert James, Ernest, Jr. and Fred Jones; aunts and uncles, Grace and Jack McCrary, Birdie Green, Ada and John Sipes, Ernestine and Billy McCollum, Mollie Jones, Sadie and Marvin Meyer, Lizzie and Booker Priddy and a niece, Sunny Lee Susanne James.
She is survived by her husband, Wayne Sloan; parents, Jake, Jr. and Ruthie James of Danville, AR; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jennifer and Mike Mitchell of Danville and Brigette and Darrell Cobb of Havana, AR; two step-sons, Jay and Dee Sloan both of Springdale, AR; a sister, Sue Wagner of Danville; a brother and sisterin- law, Benny and Regina James of Dardanelle, AR; grandchildren, Bailey & Mikey Mitchell, Kelsie Via, Trent Cobb, Autumn and Emerson Sloan; nieces and nephews, Brandi Tyra, Colt Wagner, Katey Jo and Bo James; a great niece, Lily Paige Tyra; mother-in-law, Margie Kellar of Belleville; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Pat and Linda McGonagill of Muleshoe, TX; uncles and aunts, Paul and Kathy Jones, Clyde and Mary Green, Florene and Carrol Ramey, Lucille James, Rosa White, Carol Jones and several cousins and host of friends.
Funeral service was September 11, 2008 at the Upper Spring Creek Free Will Baptist Church with John McCourt officiating. Burial was in Upper Spring Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers were Charlie Brown, Jerry Payne, David Laster, Ron Laster, Donald Parks and Gary McCourt. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 17, 2008)
Thomas Wilbern Sloan, age 62, of Ola, died Wednesday, January 14, 1987 at his home in Ola. He was a native of Plainview, son of the late Nelson and Vera Phillips Sloan, a retired farmer and poultry grower employee, a member of the Rover Baptist church.
Survivors include two sisters, Jewell Misenhimer of Compton, California and Dorothy Mitchell of Tustin, California; a number of nephews and nieces, also aunts, including Mrs. Audry "Sis" Madden of Danville.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 19 in the Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Danville with Rev. Marion Oswalt officiating. Internment was in the New Bethel Cemetery near Danville by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 1/14/1987)
Walter "Peck" Sloan, age 80, a resident of Plainview died Wednesday, January 16 at the Yell County Hospital in Danville. He was the retired owner and operator of the Conoco Service Station in Plainview. He was a retired chief of the Volunteer Fire Dept. in Plainview and was a Baptist.,
Survivors include his wife, Ola Moulder Sloan of Plainview; one daughter, Peggy Carter of No. Little Rock; two brothers, Bill Sloan, Colorado and Norman Sloan of CA; two sisters, Mamie Hanvie, CA and Bernice Turner of Ola; one grandson and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Jan. 18 at the Plainview Baptist Church by Rev. Larry Thomas. Burial was in the Rover Cemetery. Active Pallbearers; T. J. Sisk, J. D. Pelt, Monroe Hunt, Eden, Bob Forrest and trey Elrod. Honorary Pallbearers: Plainview Fire Dept. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 1/16/1985)
Willard Earl Sloan, age 85, of Cedaredge, Colo. formerly of Rover, died April 17, 1987. He had lived in CA for 50 years, prior to moving to Cedaredge.
He is survived by one daughter, Priscilla Jones of Cedaredge; two sisters, Mamye Hanview, CA and Bernice Turner at Ola.
The body was cremated. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 4/17/1987)
Willa Mae Smaby, age 71, of Hemet, CA died October 26, 2001 at St. Bernardino Medical Center in San Bernardino, CA. She was born October 28, 1929 in Belleville, AR to Adril Misenheimer and the late Hugh Misenheimer. She graduated from Belleville in 1948 and attended the 50 year class reunion in 1997. She was a supervisor for Children's Services at the county of Riverside for 20 years. She was a member of Calvary Chapel in San Jacinto and Sons of Norway for 20 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne, in August, 2001.
She is survived by a son, Matthew Smaby of Hemet, CA; five daughters, Debbie Halman, Diana Siberman, Denise Davis, Dee Zetsch and Darcelle Smaby all of Hemet, CA; five grandchildren; three brothers, Jim Misenheimer of Murrieta, CA, John Misenheimer of La Habra, CA and Gary Misenheimer of Corona, CA; one sister, Jeanette Best of Nevada; her mother, Adriel Misenheimer of Hemet, CA. Local relatives include an uncle, Earl and Elaine Pledger of Danville, AR and three cousins, Maunette Konkel of Belleville, Harold Pledger of Danville, AR and Bill Hancock of Russellville, AR.
Services were held at Calvary Chapel in San Jacinto, CA with burial in Riverside National Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 5, 2001)
David Small, age 59, of Danville died Friday March 6, 2009 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. He was born July 1, 1949 at Camden, AR to Chester Arthur and Mittie Adele Patterson Small. He was a teacher and a retired Park Ranger.
He is preceded m death by his father Chester Small & his father-in-law Opal "Tobe" Horn.
Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Patsy Horn Small of Danville, mother, Mittie Patterson Small of Russellville, daughters and son-in-law, Alicia Elmore of Springdale, Kimberly & Paul Allison of Russellville, Tiffaney Small of Danville; granddaughter, Michaella Small of Danville & another grandchild to arrive in July; sisters & brothers-in-law, Cathy & Mike Soloway of McKinney, TX., Ellen & Greg Moore of Little Rock, mother-in-Iaw, Anna Lee Horn of Danville, & a host of other family & friends. Pallbearers include Clyde Hall, Steve Pfeffer, Gary Kitchens, Dan Terry, Ben Rose, Hoover Willard, & Zack Inman. Honorary Pallbearer is Tommy Greenfield.
Services were Tuesday March 10, 2009 at the Ted Lyons Gymnasium in Danville with Rev. Elder Dennis Horn & Rev. Jamie Staley officiating. Internment was at Earl Ladd Cemetery. Arrangement by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 11, 2009)
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