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Martin Bruce (Buck) Smith, age 87, of Ola, died Thursday, November 1, 2007 at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. The son of Armor and Vida Snell Smith, he was born April 17, 1920, in Adona, AR. He married Mary Sue Nelms on June 25, 1981, at Benton. He was a police officer at the Arkansas State Hospital for 18 years. He was a second degree Mason, an honorary member of Fraternal Order of Police and a member of the Adona Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Lottie (Helms Smith; and two brothers, J. B. Smith and Ralph Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Sue Smith of Ola; daughter, Paula Wright and husband, Lynn, of Benton; stepdaughter, Donna Carr and husband, Jess, of Bixby, OK; stepson, Bill Childs and wife Gayle of Broken Arrow, OK; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p. m. Monday, November 5, 2007, at Ola United Methodist Church with the Rev. Eddie Howell officiating. Burial will be at Fowler Cemetery at Adona by Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to Ola First United Methodist Church, c/o Rev. Eddie Howell, 32 Pebble Brook Drive, Conway, AR 72034. Internet obituary and online guest book available at www.humphreyfuneral.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 7, 2007)
Mary E. Smith, age 77, of Waveland, AR died July 15, 1998 at Booneville, AR. She was a Methodist and a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, J. T. Smith of Waveland, AR; one son, Barry Dale Smith of Waveland, AR; one sister, Joan Earp of Durham, NC and one brother, Thomas Hudson Parrish of Durham, NC.
Funeral service was July 17, 1998 at the Roller Funeral Home Chapel with burial at the Carolan Cemetery in Booneville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 22, 1998)
Mary Evelyn Smith, age 79 of Dardanelle, died Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was born August 4, 1930 at Port Author, TX to the late Arthur Neal and Evelyn Elizabeth Phillips Wilson.
She is preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Margaret Schoolar.
Survivors include husband, James Smith of Dardanelle; one son and daughter-in-law, Buster and Cheryl Smith of Russellville; one sister, Carol Ramos of Clinton, MS; two grandchildren, Merideth Smith and Justin Slaughter, both of Russellville.
Graveside services were at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 4, 2009)
Mathew Smith, age 63, of Cleveland, Ohio, died Saturday at Cleveland. He was a Methodist and was a Mason and a Shriner. He was a steel worker.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sylvia Briggs Smith; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Mary Studd of Cleveland; two brothers, Wayne Smith of Kentucky and Stanley Smith of Pennsylvania; a sister, Mrs. Tom Barton of Cleveland, and five grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, December 31, 1959)
Mike G. Smith, age 61, of Russellville, AR died Tuesday, March 21, 2006, at his home. He was born August 29, 1944, at Morrilton to Joe Henry and Naida Belle Wheeler Smith. He was a 1962 graduate of Russellville High School and a 1977 graduate of Arkansas Tech University, where he was a dedicated member of the track and football teams. He attended the Fellowship of Christians, and was raised and baptized in the Assemblies of God. He was the owner of Mike Smith Trucking and helped his wife with their other business, Dickey Refrigerated Service, Inc. He was a member of the Army National Guard. He enjoyed deer and turkey hunting, fishing, antique trucks, and spending time with his grandchildren, family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Survivors include his wife, Paula Smith of Russellville; a stepson and stepdaughter-in-law, Mark and Janis Watts of Belleville; a stepdaughter and stepson-in-law, Annie and Tony Cain of Belleville; his mother, Naida Smith of Russellville; a sister and brother-in-law, Peggy and Lavoin Ballinger of Houston, Texas; seven grandchildren, Savannah Kilbum, Santannah, Shelby, and Silas Cain, J. R. and Dalton Watts and Katy Petchenick; a nephew, Brian Ballinger of Carson City, Nev. a niece, Rhonda Reese of Houston, Texas; five grandnieces, Taylor and Alexa Ballinger, and Riley, Ragan, and Rikki Reese; and other relatives and friends.
The funeral was held at Friday, March 31st, at the Shinn Chapel officiated by Rev. Jerry Schlinker and the Rev. Jason Holcomb. The Rogers-Rye Post 2283 Veterans of Foreign Wars provided military honors in the Ball Hill Cemetery at Russellville under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. Active pallbearers were Tommy Hindsman, Mark Taylor, Mike Wood, Mark Chronister, Norman Chronister, Jimmy Sparks and Jackie Smith. Honorary pallbearers were Johnny Stewart, Bryan Ballinger, Craig Kilburn, Bill Hemmer, Dickie Spiller, Cliff Franks and Jim Wade. The family would like to thank everyone for their expressions of love and support during this difficult time. Mike was loved by many, and will be missed by all. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 5, 2006)
Mildred Adcock Smith, age 82, of Dardanelle died Tuesday, June 11, 2002 at her home. She was born Feb. 18, 1920, in the New Hope community to the late Robert Sidney and Fannie May Robinson Adcock. She was a bank teller and was partners in business with her husband for many years.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Roy Adcock, William Adcock and Robert Adcock; and a sister, Hazel Fraiser.
Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Kermit H. Smith; one sister and brother-in-law, Helen and John Gaddis of Fort Smith; a sister-in-law, Ethel Mae Adcock of Dardanelle, and several nephews and nieces.
Services were Friday, June 14, 2002 at the First Baptist Church in Dardanelle with the Rev. Milton Cowling and Bro. Bobby Loyd officiating. Burial was in Havana Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Frank Adcock, Steve Gaddis, Ken Smith, Paul Dean Smith, Don Smith, Deward Smith and David McCormick. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 19, 2002)
Mrs. Mima Estelene Smith, age 66, of Aly, AR died Sunday, October 16, 1994 at her home in Aly. She was born January 26, 1928 in Aly, daughter of the late Marvin and Sallie Parker Stokes. She was the widow of Dave Smith, a mother and homemaker and member of the Aly Church of God.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Peggy Ann Smith, granddaughter, Gayla Lambert, and nephew, Greg Swaim.
Survivors include two daughters. Linda Bissell of Story and Lisa Lambert of Aly; granddaughter, Tressie Lambert of Chula; grandsons, Jason Bissell of Story and Davy Lambert of Aly; a brother, Bennie Stokes of Aly; three sisters, Laverne McGill of Farmersville, CA, Ruby Stewart of Story and Cora Swaim of Aly.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Muddy Creek Church of God with Rev. Bill Singleton and Rev. Charles Scantlin officiating. Burial was in Reed Cemetery. Pallbearers were Johnny Stokes, Michael Stokes, Tim Stokes, Keith Stokes, Jerry Wheeler and Mervin Lambert. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 10/16/1994)
Miriam Lynn Smith, age 63, of Anderson, MO, died Sunday, February 8, 1998 at Freeman Neosho Hospital, Neosho, MO. She was born February 16, 1934 at Belleville, AR. She moved to Anderson two years ago from Joplin, where she had resided many years. She was co-owner of Smith Real Estate Agency, Anderson from 1973 to 74. She was a nurse s aide in the oncology ward at St. John's Regional Medical Center, Joplin, from mid-1980s to 1994. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Anderson.
She was preceded in death by two sons.
Survivors include three sons, Alan Smith of Anderson, James Smith Jr. of Norco, CA and Richard S. Smith of Anderson; two brothers, Samuel McCleskey of Apple Valley, CA and Jerry Dohen of Fort Worth, TX and five grandchildren.
Service was Tuesday at Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson with Tom Ellis officiating. Burial was in Peace Valley Cemetery in Anderson. Contributions may be made to the building fund of First Baptist Church, Anderson in care of the funeral home Ozark Funeral Home, P. O. Box 520, Anderson, MO 64831. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 11, 1998)
Nan Ricker Smith of Rogers died Thursday, August 9, 2007 at Earlene Howard Hospice Home in Springdale, AR. She was born March 28, 1940 in Plainview, AR to William Loye and Faye Evelyn English Ricker. She was a teacher and principal from 1962 to 1977. She began her thirty year career with the Bill Fleeman family in 1977 and continued to work for the Fleeman family until her death spending twenty three of those years working for America's Car-Mart Inc. which was founded by Bill and Jeannie Fleeman in 1981.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, George Ricker and Kerry Ricker; one sister, Beth Burnham.
Survivors include her husband, Ken of the home; four brothers, Bill Ricker of Maryville, CA, Bob Ricker of Calion, AR, John Ricker of Hampton, AR, and Joe Ricker of Wake Village, TX; three sisters, Eulurle Wall of Rogers, AR, Nelle Smith of Ashdown, AR, and Beulah Tramel of Rogers, AR; ever one hundred nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was August 13, 2007 at Plainview United Methodist Church in Plainview, AR. Burial was at the Salem Cemetery in Plainview under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be given to the Earlene Howard Hospice home in Springdale, Arkansas, or Champions for Kids. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 15, 2007)
In Memory of Nathan E. Smith
Friday, August 30, 2002 7:00 p. m.
Our Saviour's United Methodist Church, 701 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, ll60193 (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 8/30/2002)
Okla Cummins Smith, age 90, a resident of Plainview, AR died Saturday, June 1, 1996 at Mitchell's Nursing Home at Danville. She was born on October 6, 1905 at Atkins, AR to William and Nettie Younger Cummins. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Plainview Church of Christ.
She was the widow of the late Chester A. Smith, and preceded in death by two sons, William Reich, Joe W. Smith and one grandson, Billy Reich, one brother, Olin Cummins; two sisters, Erma Hamilton and Arkie Watson.
Survivors include one son, Charles H. Smith of Plainview; five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was Tuesday, June 4, 1996 at the Plainview Church of Christ officiated by Leland Hall and assisted by Marvin Catlett. Burial was at the Salem Cemetery at Plainview. Casket bearers were Wayne Smith, Bobby Smith, Kenny Smith, Dennis Smith, David Fowler, Bently Smith and Brandon Smith. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 6/1/1996)
Ola Mae Smith, age 64, a resident of Plainview, AR died Friday, December 26, 1997 at her home. She was born on July 5, 1933 at Benton, AR to Edward and Donnilee (Foster) Flood. She was an owner and operator of the Plainview Cafe. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW and a member of the First Baptist Church of Plainview.
She was preceded in death by one son, Ronnie Charles Smith.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Smith of Plainview, AR; two sons and daughters-in-law, Kenny and Benita Smith and Bobby and Michelle Smith all of Plainview, AR; four grandsons, Bentley, Brandon, Tyler and Colton; two granddaughters, Becky Mae Fowler and Amanda Smith; one brother, Clarence Flood of Perryville, AR; two sisters, Peggy Miller of Colorado Springs, CO and Juanita Boyce of Plainview, AR; also several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was December 29, 1997 at the First Baptist Church of Plainview officiated by Rev. Dairy 1 Harris. Burial was in the Salem Cemetery at Plainview. Casketbearers were Dennis Smith, Robert Lee Smith, John Holder, Charlie Lawrence, Phillip Forrest and Joe Dishongh. Honorary Chad Turner and Paul Miller III. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 31, 1997)
Opal Lee Smith, age 91 of Tulsa, died Monday evening, May 6, 2002, at 11:45 p. m. He was born November 12, 1910 in Blue Ball (Dutch Creek), Arkansas, the son of Reuben Frank Smith and Donnie Artie Jamerson Smith. He retired from American Airlines in 1975 where he was employed as a welder for 23 years.
On April 29, 1935, he married Pauline Evelyn Ladd in Dardanelle, Arkansas. They celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary prior to his death.
His wife and three children, Franklin Rudolph Smith, Marigold Smith and Carolyn Ann Bruner survive him. His grandchildren also survive him Damon Loyd Smith of Owasso, Justin Wayne Smith of Yerington, NV, Kimberly Li Johnson, Juli Denette Forte, Lisa Dawn Hicks, Lori Lynn Radcliffe, Brett Sterling Forte, all of Mesa, AZ, Melanie Fawn Fowler, Michael Travis Bruner and Mark Dustin Bruner, all of Broken Arrow. 23 grandchildren; two great, grandchildren. Opal was predeceased by his great grandchild, Kendall; Keegan Smith.
He lived a life of simplicity, teaching each of us love, honor, integrity and dedication by the example he set. He will be greatly missed by all; that knew and loved him.
Graveside services, officiated by Reverend Henry Schneider were held on Friday, May 10. 2002 at Floral Haven Cemetery, Broken Arrow, OK. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 29, 2002)
Patience Smith, the wife of Achilles Smith, and daughter of John and Jemima Sappington, was born near Lexington, Ky., March, 1799, and died in St. Francois County, Mo., July 12, 1859.
When a small girl, with her parents, she came to St. Louis County, Mo., where she lived for several years, and in January, 1821, was married to her now bereaved husband. In the spring of 1831, they removed to St. Francois County, where they lived till her death.
In the year 1834, the subject of this notice was converted under the ministry of the Rev. John Thomas and Joined the M.E. Church, South, and remained a faithful and exemplary member of the same till called to her reward. Though long and severely she suffered, with meek submission she bore it, and when the hour of dissolution came, she died as the pious one dies --- in hope of eternal life. She leaves a husband and several children, most of whom, directly or indirectly, promised to meet her in heaven. "Oh may we meet at Jesus' feet And meet to part no more." July 19th, 1859 H. N. WATTS. St. Louis Christian Advocate [Published by a committee for the Methodist Episcopal Church, South), Volume IX ----Number 31, St. Louis, Thursday, August 4, 1859, page 4, column 4] (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Mary Fowler Leek, Newspaper: St. Louis Christian Advocate, 08-4-1859)
Patricia L. Smith, age 36, of Dardanelle, AR died Tuesday, December 7, 1999 at her home. She was born September 25, 1963 in Arkansas City, KS to the late Joe Edd and Betty Wiggley Smith. She was a member of the Baptist Church and a supervisor for Dodge Phillips Mines in Morincy, AZ.
She was preceded in death by, grandparents, William R. and Inez Smith and Lifus and Alice Wiggley.
Survivors include, two brothers, John Smith of Slo-Fork, AR and Mickey Smith of Alaska; a sister, Rhonda Burfield of Ola; Aunts and Uncles, Bill and Rene Smith of Grass Valley, CA, Earl and Ann Smith of Danville, AR, Kenneth Davenport of Dardanelle, AR, Clara Sanders of Hector, AR, Margie and Hugh Eldridge, Birta, AR and Geneva and Bill Homes of Casa, AR and a nephew, Darren Burfield of Ola,
Graveside service was Friday, December 10 at the Birta Cemetery by the Rev. Don Rose. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were, John Smith, Kenny Emery, Danny Burfield, Kevin Irwin, Hugh Eldridge, Bill Holmes, William Smith and Kenneth Davenport. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 15, 1999)
Paul Dean Smith, age 75, died Friday, August 27, 2010, at his home in Havana.
Funeral services will be Thursday, September 2 at 10:00 a. m. at the Havana First Baptist Church with Jeff Smith and John McCourt officiating. Interment will be in Havana Cemetery. Visitation will be tonight, Wednesday, September 1, 5-7 p. m. Arrangements 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 1, 2010)
*****Paul Dean Smith, age 75, died Friday, August 27, 2010, at his home in Havana. He was born September 20, 1934, in Havana, AR to the late Irvin and Liza Allen Smith. He retired after 42 years as crew chief mechanic for American Airlines. He was a member of the Arrow Heights Baptist Church in Broken Arrow, OK and attended Havana First Baptist Church. He was a member of the Havana City Council for 13 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two grandsons, Caleb and Joel Smith; and a brother, Deward Smith.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Audrey Fern Smith; two sons and daughter-in-law, Mike Smith of Havana, Rocky and Jeannie Smith of Porter, OK; daughter and son-in-law, Patti and Robert Kitch of Jenks, OK; brother and sister-in-law, Donnie and Joyce Smith of Ft. Smith; brothers-in-law and sisters- in-law, Melba and Doyle Barrick of Danville, Chloe and Charley Ward of Magazine, Jim and Betty Shott of Booneville; nine grandchildren, Jacob Smith, Shane Robertson, Oliver Smith, Levi Smith, Austin Bulwin, Misty and Brandon Harris, Amber Smith and Coral Smith.
Funeral services were held Thursday, September 2 at the Havana First Baptist Church with Jeff Smith and John McCourt officiating. Interment was in Havana Cemetery. Pallbearers were his grandsons, Jacob Smith, Shane Robertson, Oliver Smith, Levi Smith, Brandon Harris, and Austin Bulwin. Honorary pallbearers were past and present members of the Havana City Council, Rick Bryant, Wick Stapleton, Tom Ernest, Lynn Burrows and Robert Harvey. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 8, 2010)
Pearl Teal Smith, age 99, daughter of the late David and Theodocia Smith Teal. She was born in the Cedar Creek Community, September 11, 1905 and attended Belleville Academy. She married Reuben Vandiver Smith August 5, 1924. She was a lifelong Methodist, a reporter for Mount Magazine Rural Record, a member of the Home demonstration club. She worked as a cook for the Atherton Baptist Homes of Alhambra in California until her retirement. Her main interests were her church where she was a member of the J. O. C Class in Alhambra and the United Methodist Women in Dardanelle. She was well traveled and enjoyed entertaining her family and friends. She loved her pets and was interested in the welfare of all animals.
She is survived by her daughter, Virginia Lievsay of Danville; a niece, Jewel Holland of Pittsburg, Kansas; and several cousins. She was greatly admired by all who had the privilege of her friendship, both in California and in Yell County, and her presence will be missed in the years ahead.
Cornwell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangement, interment in Smith Cemetery, Havana, on land homesteaded by her ancestors. Reverend Earl Stapleton officiated at Cornwell Chapel in Danville on Monday. Pallbearers were James D. Lievsay, Raymond Smith, Sam Crow, Ray Pritchard, Gordon Apple, and Tommy Fink. Honorary pallbearers were Truman Smith, Jr. David McVay, and Richard Lane. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 22, 2004)
Ray Smith, age 58, of Dardanelle (formerly of Rogers) died Tuesday at National Park Hospital, Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was born May 7, 1944 at Dardanelle; he was the son of Rosie Weaver Smith and the late Gilbert Smith. He was a route salesman and farmer.
He was preceded in death by his father; 2 daughters, Patty Kimberly June Smith; and a sister, Mary Alice Smith.
Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Molz Smith of Dardanelle; a son, Billy Ray Smith & his wife, Yvette of Farmington; a daughter, Kelly Patricia Keys of Russellville; his mother, Rosie Weaver Smith of Dardanelle; a sister, Joan Collins of Dardanelle; 2 step-sons, John Howard Deyo of Rogers & Anthony Kent Denise Dale of Crystal Beach, TX; 8 grandchildren, and 1 great granddaughter.
Funeral services were Friday, November 15, 2002 at Dardanelle Assembly of God with the Rev. Jay Dockens, Rev. Dick Rogers officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Dino, Jamie Jonathan Collins, Donnie Ward, John Howard and Anthony Deyo. Honorary were Carl Webster and Ronnie Ward. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 20, 2002)
Regina H. Smith, 87, of North Little Rock passed away July 2nd, 2009. She was born in Belleville, AR to the late Clyde and Nellie Bowden) Harkness on April 22, 1922. This special Mom, Granny, and Great Granny will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald J. Smith.
She is survived by one daughter, Mary Jo Herring of North Little Rock; two grandsons Steve (Mandy) Herring of North Little Rock and Mike Herring of Dallas, Texas; four grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; two brothers Bill Harkness of North Little Rock and Jim Harkness of Little Rock and a host of extended family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Graveside service July 3rd, 2009 at Rest Hills Memorial Park in North Little Rock, Arkansas. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 8, 2009)
Rose Mary Smith, age 45, of Hot Springs, AR died Wednesday, November 9, 2005 in a Hot Springs Hospital. She was born September 29, 1960 in Danville, AR. She was a graduate of Havana High School, mother and homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her father, Joel Clinton Womack.
Survivors include her mother and step-father, Lila Marie and Bobby Joe James of Havana, AR; a son, Zach Smith of Russellville, AR; four sisters, Sarah Shepherd and Linda Womack both of Emerson, AR, Bobbie James of Havana, AR and Barbara James of Fayetteville, AR; four brothers, Danny Womack of Belleville, AR, David Womack of Tulsa, OK, Ricky James of Danville, AR and Ernie James of Havana, AR; also included are several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service was held November 12, 2005 at the Havana Methodist Church with Brandi Sanderson officiating. Burial was in the Chickalah Hill Cemetery in Chickalah, AR. Honorary pallbearers were Danny and David Womack and Ricky and Ernie James. In lieu of flowers you can make a donation to the American Diabetes Society of the American Cancer Society of your choice. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 16, 2005)
Mrs. Rosie Smith of Quinton, Okla. died Sunday, September 10, 1950 at her home after a months illness.
Besides her husband, survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Fredda Morse of Harrah, Okla., Mrs. Ida Nobles of Oklahoma City, Mrs. Clyde Carter of Danville, Mrs. Vera Cook of Quinton, Okla., Mrs. Veda, Conway; three sons, Claud Smith of McAlester, Carl Smith of Annapolis, Calif., and Earshel Smith of Modesto, Calif. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 21, 1950)
Rosie Jewel Weaver Smith, age 87 of Dardanelle, died Sunday, January 6, 2008 at Legacy Lodge Nursing Home. She was born June 27, 1920 at Casa to the late Harvey and Nettie Smith Weaver.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Smith; son, Orvil Ray Smith; granddaughter, Patti Smith; sister, Erne Bond.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Dean Collins of Dardanelle; brother, Marvin Weaver of Roseburg, OR; sisters, Allene Loyd of Dardanelle, Louise Weaver of Dinuba, CA; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; numerous other family and friends.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 8, 2008, Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle, with Rev. Don Erwin officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery. Pallbearers were her grandsons, Dino Collins, Jamie Collins, Jonathon Collins, Billy Ray Smith; great-grandsons, Justin Collins, Joshua Collins, Jamie Collins, Jr. Billy Ray Smith, Jr. and Rio Collins. Honorary pallbearers were Jim Coffey, Dale Latham, and Ron Dysart. Arrangements under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 9, 2008)
Roy Lynn Smith, age 53, of Plainview, AR. died Saturday, March 20, 1999 in a Little Rock Hospital. He was an oil drilling consultant, a veteran of the Navy and a Baptist.
He is survived by his wife Gayle Smith of Odessa, TX; two daughters, Shurine Hawkins of Odessa, TX and Shari Speed of Odessa, TX; a son, Roy L. (Sonny) Smith, Jr. of Odessa, TX; his mother, Vera Caffey of Abilene, TX; two sisters, Judy Hines of Harvey, AR. and Tonya Smith of Abilene, TX; and three grandchildren.
Graveside service was March 24th at the Parks Cemetery at Nola, AR. under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 24, 1999)
Royal Cleo Smith, age 77, of Story, AR passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2006. He was born on January 2, 1929 at Story, the son of the late Elmer L. Smith and Tina Palmer Smith. On March 20, 1951, he was married to Betty Brothers Smith who preceded him in death on September 10, 2006. He was a member and elder of the Muddy Creek Church of God and had retired from the U. S. Forest Service in 1985. In 2004, he received his 50 year pin from the Mount Ida Masonic Lodge, 140.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Johnny and Connie Smith of Story; two grandsons, Roger Smith and James Smith both of Story; and his aunt, Mary Dale Oppert of Onero, Connecticut.
Services were held December 9, 2006 in the Muddy Creek Church of God with Bro. Bill Singleton and Bro. Mike Smith officiating. Interment was in the Reed Cemetery with Mason rites under the direction of the Mount Ida Masonic Lodge, 140. Arrangements are by Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood. Pallbearers were Billy Barnes, Charles Barnes, Luther Mason, Alvin Wideman, Charles Wideman, Uvle Smith, Cleo Smith and Clyde Smith. Honorary pallbearers were Ray Reed, Paul D. Reed, John H. Reed, Dr. Phillip Tippin, Dr. Gregory Whorton and staff, and the staffs of the Yell County Nursing Home and Chambers Memorial Hospital. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 13, 2006)
Ruby Flo Smith, age 82, of Magazine, AR died August 23, 2009.
Funeral service will be 10 a. m. August 26, 2009 at Booneville Funeral Service Chapel with burial at Blue Mountain Cemetery in Blue Mountain under the direction of Booneville Funeral Service. See complete obituary in next week's issue. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 26, 2009)
Ruby Flo Smith, 82, of Magazine, AR died August 23, 2009. She was a homemaker and a member of First Christian Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ruby Zena Walker Rogers; her husband Samuel Dale Smith; a sister, Ratha Lee Rogers; two brothers, Oatman Rogers and Overton Rogers; and an aunt, Juanita Walker Rogers. Ruby is survived by two daughters, Sue Ward and husband Lloyd of Danville and Sammie Smith of Las Vegas, NV; on sister, Minnie Kate Gray of Mansfield; one brother, Don Rogers of Dallas, TX; a sister-in-law, Kate Rogers of Magazine; four grandchildren, Terrye Green of Magazine, Shane Deitert of Benton, Dalea Giacinti of Magazine and Brandon Whitaker of Roland, OK; six great-grandchildren, Josh Green of Conway, Jessica Giacinti of Fort Smith, Ethan Dale Whitaker of Roland, OK, Justin and Tyler Hattabaugh of Roland, OK, Katie Graham of Benton; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Jared Cleveland, Albert and James Paul Townsend, Will Beason, Mike and Brad Smith.
Funeral was August 26, 2009 at Booneville Funeral Service Chapel with burial at Blue Mountain Cemetery in Blue Mountan. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 2, 2009)
Sammy F. Smith age 75 of Casa died Friday, April 29, 2005 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born August 30, 1929 in Ola to the late Will and Cora Jaynes Smith. He retired after fifteen years as a mechanic for WinRock International and was a member of the Hickory Grove Free Will Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Loye Smith and Dub Smith and two sisters, Mildred Mode and Selma Dale.
Survivors are his wife of 38 years, Ruby Rook Smith; a daughter, Kerrie Alexander of Casa; a son, William Paul Smith of Chicago, IL; a sister, Oleta Walker of North Little Rock and one granddaughter, Amber Alexander of Conway.
Services were held on Saturday, April 30, 2005 at the Hickory Grove Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Geno Johnston and Rev. Brian Rose officiating. Interment was held in Casa Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Hub Cody, Ewell Cody, George Robinson, Dean Douglas, Hershel Alexander and Ralph Rowe. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 4, 2005)
Samuel Charles and Lucas Jett Smith, infant sons of Tim and Janet Smith of Plainview, AR died Thursday, May 5, 2005 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. They were preceded in death by a brother, Jacob Charles Smith.
Survivors other than their parents; grandparents, Bill and Cleva Smith of Plainview, AR, Gary and Bridgette Roberson of Rover, AR and Wanda Shepard of Arkadelphia, AR; great grandparents, Betty Roberson Covey of Rover and Jessie Smith of Plainview.
Graveside service was Tuesday at Salem Cemetery in Plainview, AR with Rev. Ronnie Garrett officiating. Pallbearers were Steve Smith and Richard Smith. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 11, 2005)
Stanley E. Smith, age 81 of Ola died Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at Conway Regional Hospital. He was born December 1, 1926 in Clinton, Indiana to the late Samuel and Ella Delph Smith. He was an Army Veteran and a painter.
He was preceded in death by brothers and sisters Cloyd Smith, Walter Smith, Elsie Stewart, Evelyn Igo, Sam Smith and Lemoine Smith and a very special friend, Ova Faye Robinson.
Survivors include sister Edna Harrison of Indianapolis, Indiana and special friends Ocie and Josephine Robinson of Plumerville.
Cremation Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 10, 2008)
Thomas Earl Smith, 58, died of a heart attack at Havana Saturday at a basketball game. He was a rural mail carrier.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Virgie Smith; four sons, Leon of Salem, Glen of Little Rock, Lonnie of Havana, Harold of the home and one brother, Irvin of Havana. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 YRS AGO, DANVILLE, ARKANSAS - Originally published on Thursday, February 11, 1954)
Mrs. Vada Hickey Smith, age 85, of Dardanelle died Wednesday, August 19, 1992 at the Dardanelle Hospital. She was a native of Yell County, daughter of the late Joe and Rose Gaydon Harkey, a homemaker and mother and a member of the Slaty Crossing Free Will Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by one son, William Lee Hickey.
Survivors are one daughter and son-in-law, Reba and Les Thone of Dardanelle, one brother, Joe Harkey of Highland, CA, five grandson, Don and Rick Thone of Russellville, Mark Thone of Dardanelle, William Lee Hickey, Jr. of Fort Worth, TX, Kim Hickey of Dardanelle. Nine great-grandchildren and several nephews and nieces.
Services were August 21 at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with the Rev. Bob Parsley officiating. Interment was in the New Hope Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. Pallbearers were: Scott Thone, Don Thone, Rick Thone, Mark Thone, William Hickey, Kim Hickey - Honorary: Dogan Vaughn, Larry Joe Vaughn and Bobby Christy. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 8-26-1992)
Mrs. Vennie Loraine Smith, aged 46, of Belleville Rt. 1, died at the Yell County Hospital, Tuesday June 28. She was a lifelong resident of Yell County and a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors are her husband, John Smith; one daughter, Miss Myrtle Mac Parsons; two brothers, W. W. Wadsworth, Danville, Earby Wadsworth of Tulsa one sister, Mrs. Otis Watts, Hagerman, New Mex; one aunt, Mrs. Mattie Thorp, Danville Rt. 1; two nieces and two nephews. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, June 30, 1960)
Wayne Lyndell Smith, age 73 of Dardanelle, died Wednesday, March 12, 2003 at Arkansas Heart Hospital. Born February 22, 1930, in Warren, he was the son of the late Charles and Jewel Oliver Smith. He was a Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War, a Navy recruiter, former manager of Landshire Foods, a 32nd degree Mason of Bright Star Lodge 213, and a member of Boyce-Woods VFW Post 3141 Dardanelle, AR.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Helen Mane Smith and a brother, Charles Smith.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Roxie and Don Garner of Dardanelle; two sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Tina Smith of Dover, and Kenny and Peggy Bond of Russellville; three sisters, Iris Evans and Charlotte Garrett of Pine Bluff and Pat Fowler Bell Flower of California; a brother, Jimmy Smith of Sheridan; 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Funeral services with Masonic rites were Saturday, March 15, at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with the Rev. Bobby Wells officiating. Military honors were provided by Boyce-Woods VFW Post 3141, Dardanelle, Arkansas. Entombment was in Rest Haven Memorial Park, Russellville by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Pallbearer was Jeff Ray. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 19, 2003)
William Mathis Smith born September 24, 1864, near Havana, Arkansas and departed this life January 26, 1949 at Okla. City, Okla. He lived near Havana all his life until 12 years ago, when he moved to Oklahoma. He was married to Miss Annie Carter in October 1888 and to the union 11 children were born, 10 still surviving.
Besides his wife he leaves five sons, Arthur, Los Angeles, CA; Oval, Grady, Luther and Jack of Okla. City; five daughters, Mrs. Claude McBride, Havana, Mrs. Carl Frazier, Sand Springs, Okla., Mrs. Earl Nolen, Beaumont, Calif. Mrs. Fran Burton, Corona, Calif. and Mr. Glen Cole, Riverside, California; 20 grand children and 15 great grandchildren and two brothers. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 10, 1949)
Mrs. Zelma Shepherd Smith, age 78, of Dardanelle, AR, widow of Aubry Smith, died Friday, January 31, 1997 at the Dardanelle Hospital. She was born April 29, 1918 in Dardanelle, AR to the late Z. T. and Tishie Tilmon Shepherd. She was a housewife, mother and a member of the Grace Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Aubry Shepherd, Rodney Shepherd and Tilmon Shepherd; two sisters, Thelma Moore and Lucille George and a half sister, Ruby Sanders.
Survivors include two daughters and son-in-law, Patsy Love Smith and Phyllis and Calvin Chronister all of Dardanelle; two sisters, Gladys Mashburn of Dardanelle and Virginia Roberts of Little Rock and a grandson, Clinton Chronister of Russellville.
Service was February 3, 1997 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with the Rev. Mike Ball and Rev. Roger Pearce. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 5, 1997)
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