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Eva L.T. Tolleson Smithey of Hot Springs died Sunday, September 4, 2005 in a local hospital. She was born at Rover to James David and Anna Ellen Keith Tolleson. She was Baptist, member of Sarah Rebeckah Lodge II, Friends of the Library, AARP and Federated Republican Women's Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter David Smithey two sisters, Mae and Vida Tolleson and four brothers, Ralph Tolleson, Alvin Tolleson, Quinton Tolleson, and Ted Tolleson.
Survivors include nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held on Thursday, September at the Gross Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Chanselor officiating. Burial was in Hunt's Cemetery, Rover. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 14, 2005)
Edward "Eddy" Mike Smoluch, age 77, of Belleville, AR died Friday, July 4, 1997 at Dardanelle Nursing Center in Dardanelle, AR. He was born in Harvey, Illinois, January 20, 1920 son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smoluch. He was a retired farmer and an Army Veteran.
Survivors include two sisters, Jennie Maida of Fort Smith, AR and Anna Dickey of Mt. Ida, AR; two brothers, Fred Jakim and Walter Schmick of Illinois and several nephews and nieces.
Service was July 7, 1997 at Rogers Mt. Grove Liberty Community Church with the Rev. Earl Stapleton officiating. Interment was in the Rogers Mt. Grove Liberty Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 9, 1997)
Julian Lee Snider, age 77, of Dardanelle, AR died Wednesday, December 11, 2002 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. He was born February 5, 1925 in Chickalah, Yell County, Arkansas to the late Arthur Lafate and Francis Lou Talley Snider. He was a retired sawmiller.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruelene Adkinson Snider; two sons, Donnie Snider and Randy Snider and a grandson, Santiago Garcia.
Survivors are two sons, Roy Snider of Flagstaff, AZ, Thomas Snider of Espanola, New Mexico; five daughters, Charlotte Garvin of New Blaine, AR, Vera Dagenhart of Bullhead City, AZ, Kathy Jackson of Snow Flake, AZ and Sandy Snider and Nathlee Garcia both of Espanola, NM; 26 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.
Graveside service was December 16, 2002 at New Hope Cemetery with Rev. Wylie Jones officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 18, 2002)
Ruelene Celesta Adkison Snider, age 70, of Dardanelle, AR died Thursday, March 26, 1998 at her home in Dardanelle. She was born September 16, 1927 in Harkey's Valley, Yell County, Arkansas to the late Ruel Adkison and Vera Celesta Tucker Adkison Pitts. She was raised in Harkey's Valley and went to school in Chickalah's two room school house and then attended the Dardanelle School. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church, a homemaker, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a nurse s aid, having worked in nursing homes in New Mexico, Arizona and Arkansas. For six years she was a senior companion volunteer for the Area Agency for the Aging in Dardanelle.
She was preceded in death by her step-father, Fred Pitts and two sons, Donnie Snider and Randy Snider.
Survivors are her husband, Julian Snider; two sons, Roy Snider of Flagstaff, AZ and Thomas Snider of Espanola, NM; five daughters, Charlette Garvin of Dardanelle, AR, Vera Dagenhart of Idabel, OK, Kathy Jackson of Snowflake, AZ, Sandy Snider and Nathlee Garcia both of Espanola, NM; two brothers, Bill Pitts of Harkey's Valley and Vivon Adkison of Kansas City, MO; one sister, Geraldene Duke of Dardanelle, AR; 26 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Service was March 29 at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Dardanelle with the Rev. Joe Yates officiating. Interment was in New Hope Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Roy Snider, Thomas Snider, Darrin Gavin, L. J. Dagenhart, Leon Garvin and Travis Dagenhart. Honorary James George, Mike Malone, Cecil Jackson, Troy Dagenhart and Senior Companion Group. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 1, 1998)
Ruth Grace Snider, age 74 of Dardanelle died Tuesday, December 10, 2002 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born January 19, 1928 in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Meyer and Juliett Dudosett Weiss. She was a retired restaurant owner, a Senior Citizen volunteer, a homemaker and mother.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Rodney Clark and Bonnie Snider.
Survivors are a son, Mike Malone of Dardanelle; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Ted Breashears of Dardanelle, step-daughter, Wanda Willis of Tennessee; grandchildren, Vickie Hampton, Julie Case, Alicia Malone, Katie Breashears; great-grandchildren, Heather Hampton, Taylor Boehm and J. C. Case; brothers, Morris Weiss of Springfield, MO. Harry Weiss of Warsaw, MO. and Jerry Weiss of Florida; sisters, Jeanette Schuster of Kansas City, MO. and Helen Dorn of New Jersey.
Graveside services were Saturday at New Hope Cemetery by Rev. Wiley Jones officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 18, 2002)
Jimmy Snoddy, age 56, a resident of Russellville, AR died Thursday, September 26, 2002 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. He was born November 25, 1945 in Russellville. He was a member of the Damascus Assembly of God.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, R. A. and Bobby Reynolds and James Smith.
Survivors include his wife, Emma Jones Snoddy of Dover; a son, David Snoddy of Dardanelle, AR; a daughter, Sarah Snoddy of Harlingen, TX; his father, Richard Snoddy of Russellville; his mother, Pauline Whiteside of Russellville, AR; seven brothers, Jonah, Danny and Johnny Snoddy all of Russellville, Joe Smith of Missouri, Clarence Smith of Atkins, AR, Martin Smith of Illinois and Bruce Smith of Sedgwick, AR; nine sisters, Syble Anderson of Russellville, Peggy Deeds of Russellville, Linda Gunn of Russellville, Lula Martin of Florida, Joe Seaman of Houston, TX, Christine Licht of Arlington, TX, Judy Brown of Van Buren, AR, Catherine Harris of Russellville, Clara Gatewood of Memphis, TN; numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
Graveside service was September 30, 2002 at Pisgah Cemetery at Pottsville, AR with Rev. Terry Thacker and Rev. Ronnie Birge officiating. Burial under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Eddie Lewis, Mark Jackson, Timmy Anderson, Greg Bishop, Joey Williams, Brooks Gunn, Johnnie Snoddy and Daniel George. Honorary were nephews. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 2, 2002)
Sgt. 1st Class Charlie O. Snuggs, age 77 of Lawton, OK died March 2, 1998 in a Lawton Hospital. He was born March 11, 1920 in Ola, AR. He married Pearl Baunoch on March 11, 1980 in Las Vegas. He grew up in Arkansas and Oklahoma. He was a veteran of World War II and Korea. He retired from the Army in 1961 after more than 20 years of service. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5263.
Survivors include his wife, Pearl Snuggs, of the home; a son, Charles of California; two daughters, Patricia Joyce Barney of Torrence, CA and Sally Kelly of Barnum, Minn., a sister, Bessie Garner of Rush Springs; a brother, Richard of Mayflower, AR and three grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Bible Church, 3510 SE J. Lawton, OK 73505. A private family service was held. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 13, 1998)
Kenneth K. Snyder, age 81, of Ola, AR died Sunday, October 24, 1999 at the Dardanelle Hospital in Dardanelle, AR. He was born December 8, 1917 in Newkirk, OK, the son of the late Roy C. and Mildred Poland Snyder. He was a poultry and cattle farmer. He graduated from Green Forest High School and Arkansas Polytechnical College.
He was preceded in death by, his wife, Rachel Manuel Snyder, his brother, Harold Snyder and sister, Lucile Decocq.
Survivors include a brother, Frank Snyder of Green Forest; two sisters, Lois Cannon of El Dorado, AR and Jean Tinsley of Bonner Springs, KS; foster granddaughter, Lesley Butt of Dardanelle, AR; two nephews, Junior and Lester Mans of Clarksville, AR and several other nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was Thursday at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle, AR with Rev. Wylie Jones officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 3, 1999)
Twana Lee Snyder, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Snyder, born July 31, 1949 passed away one hour later at the St. Mary's Hospital at Russellville.
Survivors are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Snyder, one brother, Jackie and one sister, Jane Ellen, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Trammel of Freedom, Okla., and Leslie Snyder of Waynoa, Okla.
Services were conducted by Bro. B. A. George. They wish to express their thanks to the folks for their kindness. The mother, Mrs. Leslie Snyderis doing fine. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 4, 1949)
Thomas G. Socha, age 57, of Danville, AR died Wednesday, October 3, 2001 at the Veterans Hospital in North Little Rock, AR. He was born November 29, 1943 in Bay Shore, NY. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Danville, the NRA, Dutch Creek Fire Department, where he served as assistant Fire Chief and was on the Board of Directors and the Single Action Shooters Society. He grew up on Long Island, NY and served for 28 years in the Air Force as a small arms instructor, ending that career as CM Sgt. In 1989. He was a teacher for four years at the Juvenile Detention Center in Danville. He fought cancer for 11 1/2 years and was an inspiration to other patients in the Veterans Hospital. He cared deeply for his country and was involved in many community and family projects.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Nellie Socha; two sons and daughter-in-law, Robert and Amy Socha of Omaha, NE and Frank Socha of Danville, AR; two daughters Cecilia Socha of Springfield, NE and Jenipher Socha of Omaha, NE; one brother, John R. Socha of Pavilion, NY and one sister, Janet L'Hommedieu of East Islip, NY.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 13, 2001 at the Dutch Creek Fire Department on Highway 80 out of Danville. Memorial may be made to the Dutch Creek Fire Dept. Rt. 1 Box 769, Danville, AR 72833 or the American Cancer Society, NCICFUL, PO Box 102454, Atlanta, GA 30368-2454. AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 10, 2001)
Elena Castro Solis, age 80 of Danville, AR passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2007 in Ft. Smith. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church in Danville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Aurelio Solis.
She is survived by six daughters Josefa Solis and Maria Romero both of Santa Maria, California, Adela Oliva and Ernestina Gomez both of Danville, Arkansas, and Carmela Banuelos and Elisa Martinez both of Leon Guanajuato, Mexico; four sons Rafael Solis of Danville, Arkansas, Rogelio Solis of Guadalupe, California, Jose Solis of Ft. Smith and Jesus Solis of Danville, Arkansas; one sister Maria Castro of Leon Guanajuato, Mexico; 57 Grandchildren, 49 Great-Grandchildren and 2 Great-Great Grandchildren.
Services were Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Danville. Arrangements under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Ft. Smith. Pallbearers will be her Grandsons. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 5, 2007)
Infant Juan Jose Garcia Solis, of Russellville, AR died July 9, 2004. He was the infant son of Eduardo Garcia and Sylvia Solis of Russellville, AR.
Other survivors include, one brother, Ivan Eduarda Garcia Solis of Russellville; maternal grandmother, Concepcion Ramirez of Danville; paternal grandmother, Mercedes Ramirez of Danville; three uncles Oscar, Caesar and Luis Solis all of Danville and one aunt Teresa Solis of Danville.
Graveside service was July 12 at the Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville with Padre Neil Pezzula officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 14, 2004)
William Franklin Son, Sr., age 83 of Plainview, passed away Monday, May 17, 2010 at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. He was born November 19, 1926 in Lepanto, AR to the late William Nathaniel and the late Maudie Marie Cook Son.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Jerry W. Son. William grew up as the oldest of ten children on his family's farm.
At the age of fifteen, William enlisted in the Navy. With an honorable discharge from the Navy after the end of World War II, William promptly re-enlisted into the Army where he faithfully served his country for 32 years. William is a veteran of World War II, the Korean War, as well as the Vietnam War. Throughout his career, he was stationed around the globe in various places including Germany, Alaska, the Philippines, Hawaii, Korea, and Vietnam. Upon honorably retiring from the military, William moved his young family to Plainview where he began a 30 year career in logging. Known by all as Sarge, he could often be seen unwinding after a brutal day in the log woods with a cup of coffee in his hand, visiting with good friends. Sarge retired from logging at the tender age of 78 after Alzheimer's began to take it's toll.
He is survived by his wife, Xuan Thi Truong Son of Plainview. They have four children; William Franklin Son, Jr. of Springdale; Michael David Son and wife Dawn Nicole Perkins Son of Bella Vista; daughters and sons-in-law, Lien Linda Marie and husband Bobby Lynn Smith of Ola; and Carol Maxine and husband Tony Lee Havener of Plainview; grandchildren Thi-Marie Aileen Smith of Danville, Jacob Lynn Smith of Ola, Darren Patrick Gillespie of Plainview, Cheyenne Marie Havener of Plainview, and William Paxton Son of Springdale; great grandchild Kaiden Parker Smith of Danville; his brothers, James Eugene Son of Manilla, Robert "Bob" Son of Newark, Thomas "Tommy" Son of Concord, Clarence Vernon Son of Apple Valley, CA. Lowry "Larry" Son of Searcy, Donald Son of Concord and Johnny Son of Grand Rapids, MI and sister, Ruby N. Cockrell of Lepanto as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services with full military honors by the Ft. Sill Honor Guard was Friday, May 21, 2010 at Rest Haven Memorial Garden Cemetery in Russellville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made at Alzheimer's Association (2300 SE 28th St, Bentonville, AR 72712) or Circle of Life Hospice (901 Jones Road Springdale, AR 72762). Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 26, 2010)
Betty Jane Johnson Sorochuk, known to us as Susie, passed away April 18, 2007 in Randolph, Utah after a valiant batter with cancer. She was born to Ted and Helen Johnson on April 5, 1943 in McAlester, OK. She married Norman Sorochuk in 1963 and was later divorced. She was a resident of Libby, Montana for 18 years and later moved to Birta, AR where she worked as an LPN. She was known for being a very hard worker and for her loving way.
She is survived by two sons, Marty and Janie Sorochuk and Todd and Lorraine Sorochuk all of Randolph, UT; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Linda and Garry McElderry of Greeley, CO and Judy and Ron Taylor of Noxon, MT; two brothers, Billy Ted of Birta, AR and George Johnson of Little Rock, AR; four nieces and two nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Graveside service was April 20, 2007 at the Randolph Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Crandall Funeral Home of Evanston, WY. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 2, 2007)
Carol Soroka, born July 17, 1942 in Logan County, Ohio, died September 5, 2005 in Russellville, Arkansas. She is the daughter of the late Harold and Helen Foulk.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dwayne E. and Robin Hall of Mesa, AZ grandchildren Christopher, Nikki, and Tina Hall two brothers, Harrison Foulk of Dover and Jim Foulk of Pauls Valley, OK four sisters, Joanne Butterfield of Coolidge, AZ, Georgia Enos of San Bernardino, CA, Evangeline Hurst of Coolidge, AZ and Betty Schrand of Searcy fifteen nephews fourteen nieces and sixty great nephews and nieces. Pallbearers were Dwayne Hall, Harrison Foulk, Jim Foulk, Denny Foulk, Patrick Patton, Joseph Foulk, and David Schrand. Honorary pallbearer was Christopher Hall.
Funeral services were held at Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Bob Manbry and Rev. Thomas Edwards officiating. Interment was at McFadden Cemetery in Dover. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 14, 2005)
Kyo Soukseng, age 45, of Danville, AR died Thursday, November 18, 1999 at Stella Manor Nursing Home in Russellville, AR. He was born June 8, 1945 in Laos to the late Phin and Mon Soukseng.
He is survived by two brothers, Kiel Soukseng and Ngen Soukseng both of Laos; two sisters, Keo Soukseng of Danville, AR and Nou Syakhasone of Dardanelle, AR and several nephews and nieces.
Graveside service was held Saturday at the Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville with Buddhist Rites. Services by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 24, 1999)
Peu Souriyavong, age 44 of Dardanelle, died Saturday, December 6, at his home.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 13, 2008 at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Danville. Visitation will be Friday, 9:00 a. m. to 3:30 p. m. Burial will be at Earl Ladd Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 10, 2008)
Peu Souriyavong, age 44 of Dardanelle, died Saturday, December 6, 2008 at his home. He was born March 25, 1964 in Savanhket, Laos to the late May and Chan Souriyavong. He worked at Tyson in maintenance.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his daughter, Samantha Souriyavong of Ola; brothers, Sysouvah Souriyavong of Belleville, Somboun Souriyavong of Laos, Lanh Souriyavong of California; sister, Than Souriyavong of Laos; girlfriend, Linda Lemmon of Dardanelle and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral services were held December 13, 2008 at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Danville. Burial was held in Earl Ladd Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 17, 2008)
Warren G. "Dick" Southard, age 86 of Gravelly, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2006 at his home in Gravelly. He was born April 12, 1920 in Norfolk, Arkansas, to Frank and Bertha Mae Turner Southard. He was a member of the Church of Christ, a WWII Army Veteran, and a member of the Plainview VFW. He was a retired land and cattle farmer.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Owen, Charley, and Willis Southard.
Survivors include his devoted wife of 53 years, Sylvia Deane Hunt Southard; a son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Patti Southard of Atkins; grandchildren, Andrea Dawn and Alex Crowder, Perryville, Cameron Lee and Brook, Brad Allen, and Lori Ann Southard all of Atkins. Great-grandchildren, William Sidney, Alexandrea Hope, and Dylan Hunt Crowder of Perryville; sisters Novalene Southard and Ilene Wood of Gravelly; and a sister-in-law Myrtle Southard of Paragould; several nephews, nieces, and friends.
Graveside funeral services were Friday, August 18 at 10:00 a. m. at Parks Cemetery in Nola. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 23, 2006)
Willis M. Southard, age 93 of Gravelly, died Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at his home. He was born April 22, 1913 in Norfork, Arkansas, the eldest son of Frank and Bertha Turner Southard. In 1924 his family moved to Bluffton to manage his grandfather's cotton gin. He became a home builder, registered polled Hereford breeder, Mason, beloved husband and father. He took great pride in being a student and lover of nature. He was a voracious reader, being quite knowledgeable of past and present world events.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years in 1990, Lois Lofland Southard, eldest daughter, W. June Jelinek, brother, Rev. Charles Southard, and parents.
Survivors include his daughter, Susan Haas and husband Dr. George Haas of North Little Rock, son-in-law James Jelinek of Knoxville, TN, three grandchildren; two sisters, Ilene Wood and Navalene Southard of Gravelly, one brother, Warren Southard of Gravelly, three great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank Dr. Joe Lee Buford for his many years of compassionate care and friendship.
Funeral services were Saturday at Mt. Vernon Church with John McCourt officiating. Burial with Masonic Rites was in Young Gravelly Cemetery. Visitation was Friday at Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 17, 2006)
Quin Southerland of Waltreak was born in 1867 and died April 7, 1948 and was laid to rest in the Chalybeate cemetery.
He leaves to mourn his going a wife, Emma Southerland, and daughter, Viola Wallis, both of Waltreak and one sister in Oklahoma and o grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 15, 1948)
Mrs. Mary A. Spain, age 81, a native of Yell County, died May 13, 1952 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jess Webb, near Dardanelle.
She is survived by a son, J. C. Spain of Oklahoma; three other daughters, Mrs. Eddie Everett and Mrs. Otis Itson of California and Mrs. Nell Miller of Little Rock; a brother, R. H. Peeler of Texas; 13 grandchildren, and a great-great grandchild. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 22, 1952)
Jewell Virginia Spainhour, age 74, died Friday, September 10, 1999 at her home in Texas. She was formerly of Belleville, AR. She was born Jan. 20, 1925 in Georgia. She was retired from Wayne Farms and more recently had worked in the Haltom Road Baptist Church Library and had also volunteered at the Northeast Emergency Distribution Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Spainhour, who died in 1975.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Virginia "Ginger" and Ronald Laster; three sons, James E. Spainhour, Frederick A. Spainhour and Carl Allen Spainhour; a brother and sister-in-law, George and Nancy Hall; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Ruth and Pat Venuso and Percy and Harold McGuiggan; 13 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be Wednesday at 10 a. m. at the Oakland Cemetery in Russellville with Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR in charge of local arrangements. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 15, 1999)
Rheba "Nan/Bocci" Sparacino, age 71, class of 1955, of Dardanelle, died Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at Baptist Medical Center. She was born October 3, 1938 at Russellville to Barney W. and Irene Burk Lipe. She was a receptionist and a tutor for the Pope County Literacy Council in Russellville and a member of the Ola First Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Sparacino; father, Barney W Lipe; and two brothers.
Survivors include her sons, Keith and Cheryl Sparacino of Kennedale, TX, Tim and Lenette Sparacino of Bentonville; daughters Karen and Kevin Treat of Chickalah Mountain, Tammy and Marc Noakes of Dover; mother, Irene Lipe Dixon of Russellville; brother, Mike Lipe of Lawton, OK; fourteen grandchildren, Laura Lee, Katie, Melissa, Eva, Catelyn, Braden, Frankie, Kevin, Jr., Jarred and Kaleb, Khelli, Zachary, Nathan N., Nathan C., Megan, Sean and ten great grandchildren.
Memorial services were held Monday, October 4, 2010 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Pastor Charles Lewis officiating. Cremation Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 6, 2010)
Erma Helen Wilker Sparks, age 96, of Dardanelle, died Sunday, February 24, 2008 at Dardanelle Nursing Home in Dardanelle. The daughter of John and Bertha Wirth Wilker, she was born October 25, 1911 at Crow Mountain, AR. She was a member of the Dardanelle Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one son Ernest Sparks; five brothers, John "Bud", Vernon "Banny", Raymond, Burvel and Kenneth Wilker; two sisters, Eula Bowden and Janet Davis; one sister-in-law, Ollie Petray.
Survivors include one son, James Lee & Sherry Sparks of Russellville, one daughter-in-law Joan Sparks of Little Rock, AR; three sisters, Lucille Wilson of Pottsville, Orpha Giddieon of Pottsville and Ruth Patterson White of Paris; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Earnestine Wilker of Marion, KS; several nieces, nephews and host of other family and. friends.
Funeral will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at Dardanelle Church of Christ. Mr. Ralph Weinhold will officiate. Burial will be at Bowden Cemetery at Pottsville under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Pallbearers will be Steven Sparks, Scott Sparks, Wayne Jones, Dewey Jones, Bruce Elliott and Billy Jim Warren. Memorials may be made to Dardanelle Church of Christ Youth Group, 209 Union Street, Dardanelle, Arkansas 72834; American Cancer Society, c/o Judy Murphry, 126 Lakeview Circle, Russellville, Arkansas 72802. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 27, 2008)
Jay Flynn Sparks, age 39, of Ola, AR died Wednesday, December 31, 2003 at his home. He was born in Waldron, AR on February 29, 1964. He was a shipping clerk for Deltic Timber in Ola and had been employed with Petit Jean Poultry in Danville, Whirlpool in Fort Smith and Tyson in Waldron.
He was preceded in death by his step-father, Wayne Strickland.
He is survived by his wife, Misty Summit Sparks; a son, Jonathan Sparks of the home; two daughters, Jennifer and Shelby Sparks of the home; mother, Juanita Adkins Strickland of Booneville, AR; father and step-mother, Melton and Mary Sparks of Waldron, AR; three brothers, Raymond Sparks of Booneville, Damon Sparks of Havana, AR and Dale Sparks of Waldron; four sisters, Beth Wilkins, Nancy Ross and Robin Taylor all of Booneville, AR and Felicia James of Waldron; father-in-law, Paul Robison of Ola, AR, mother-in-law, Ann Summit of Ola and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral service was January 5, 2004 at the Ola First Baptist Church with Rev. Rick Ballentine officiating. Burial was in Sandlin Cemetery in Ola. Pallbearers were Damon and Raymond Sparks, Lynn Wilkins, Brandon, Anthony and David Brothers, William Willcutt, Freman and Steve Bales and Dustin Storey. Honorary were special nephews, Michael and Bradley Wilkins. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 7, 2004)
Arlene Mae Spaulding, age 91 of Danville, died Monday July 15, 2002 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was born in Wilkes Barre, PA on April 23, 1911 to the late Willard and Dolly Good Leach. She was a mother and homemaker, enjoyed playing bridge, hunting and fishing with her husband.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, and two sisters.
Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Richard E. Spaulding; three daughters and son-in-law, Carol and Arthur Roberts of Longmont, CO, Linda Jean Lorraine of Rancho Murrieta, CA, Debra Spaulding of Albuquerque, NM; five grandchildren, Mindy Sprague, Terry Gardner, Tina Sprague, Kathy Richter, John Lorraine; nine great grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Helena Spaulding of Florida; and cousins, Codellia Gilbert of New York State, Lt. Col William of Texas, William Templar of SC, Gloria Barrell of SC, Clayton Templar of New York State, Fladys Copper and Charlotte Copper of New York State, Vera Leach of New York State.
Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Burial was in Mt. View Cemetery in Longmont, Colorado by Lewellen Longmont Memorial Chapel, 503 Terry, Longmont, CO. Donations may be made to Salvation Army, 1004 Weir Road, Russellville, AR 72801. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 24, 2002)
Richard E. Spaulding, 98 of Rancho Murieta, California, died August 21, 2008 in Longmont, Colorado. He was born January 23, 1910 in Elmira, New York to Charles and Mida Matilda Spaulding. Richard served for the U. S. Navy. He married Arlene May Leach in Elmira, New York. He was an engineer for Lockheed including their Skunk Works division. Richard was of the Baptist faith. He was a member of the Elks, Chamberlyne Golf and the Chinchilla Association. He enjoyed raising chinchillas, woodworking, bird watching, gardening, hunting, fishing, singing, and reading and reciting poetry.
He was preceded in death by his wife and a grandchild, Terry Sprague.
Survivors include three daughters, Carol Roberts and her husband Art of Longmont, Linda Lorraine-Gershenoff and her husband, Richard of California and Debra Spaulding of Albuquerque, New Mexico; seven grandchildren, Mindy Sprague, Tina Sprague, Steve Roberts, Jeff Roberts, Melissa Cervantes, Kathy Lorraine-Richter and John Richard Lorraine and nine great-grandchildren, Justin Sprague, Jessica Derrico, Roxanne Derrico, Ben Arrigo, Aaron Arrigo, Sierra Arrigo, Tyler Roberts, Erik Richter and Analise Richter.
Funeral services were held August 25, 2008 at Calvary Church with Steve Roberts officiating. Interment will be in Longmont Mountain View Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Church and sent to Ahlberg Funeral Chapel. Visit www. ahlbergfuneralchapel. com to leave condolences for Richards family. Paid Obituary (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 27, 2008)
Billy Keith Spears, age 63, of Ola died Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at University of Arkansas Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born July 23, 1941, in Briggsville. He was a heavy equipment operator, a member or the Arkansas National Guard and the Bluffton Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his father, William "Bill" Spears and a son, Billy Fred Spears.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Betty Spears mother, Johnnie Spears of Ola two sons and daughter-in-law, Tim and Michelle Spears of Ola and Mike Spears grandchildren, Michael and Timothy Spears of Danville, Adam and Lauren Spears of Ola and Megan Damon of Clarksville aunts, Jewell Melton of Briggsville and Sammie Montgomery of Hot Springs uncles, Robert Dawson of Carlsbad, NM and several cousins.
Funeral service was held on Saturday, July 23, 2005 at the Ola Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Bobby Wells and Rev. Mike Chisum officiating. Interment was at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Briggsville. Pallbearers were Bobby Melton, Steve Dinnerville, Mike Broom, Ronnie Spears, Kenneth Spears and Jerry Spears. Honorary pallbearers were Don Marby, Shane Chancellor and Kenneth Ivey. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 27, 2005)
Clifford "Bud" Spears, age 71 of Russellville, died Saturday, December 22, 2007 at Legacy Lodge Nursing Home. He was born January 24, 1936 at Storm Lake, Iowa to the late Leonard and Alma Beck Spears. He was a United States Army Veteran and a member of the First United Methodist Church at Dardanelle.
He is preceded in death by his father; brother, Richard Spears.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Spears of Russellville; daughters, Kim Spears of Tulsa, OK, Kelley Cromwell of Springtown, TX; sons, Kurt Spears of Dardanelle, Keith Spears of Russellville; mother, Alma Spears of Spencer, Iowa; sisters, Myra Coover of Spencer, Iowa, Linda Edward-son of Sioux Rapids, Iowa; eight grandchildren.
Funeral service was held Friday, December 28, 2007 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Ed Anderson officiating. Interment was held at Brearley Cemetery. Pallbearers Keith Spears, Kurt Spears, Andrew Spears, Taylor Cromwell, Don Hargis, Randy Whitis. Honorary Pallbearers James Casolari, Russ Cromwell, Bob Griffin, Maurice Coover. Military Honors were provided by Boyce-Woods Veterans of Foreign War Post #3141 of Dardanelle. Arrangements are under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 2, 2008)
Mr. Clifford K. Spears, age 66 of Briggsville died Saturday, December 12, 1992 at his home in Briggsville. He was a retired fanner, a native of Briggsville, son of the late William Issac and Minnie Keys Spears, a WWII Army Tank Gunner, Member of the VFW.
Survivors are his wife, Jean Nichols Spears; four sons, Billy Hill, Jerry Spears, Tony Spears and Randy Spears all of Briggsville; two sisters, Marie Lawson of Waldron and Betty Willis of Briggsville; mother-in-law, Bertha Nichols of Briggsville; two uncles, Bill Spears of Briggsville and Loy Spears of Rover; two aunts, Jewel Melton of Briggsville and Unice Scott of Hot Springs and nine grandchildren.
Services were December 13 at Briggsville Methodist church with the Rev. John Harod officiating. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Kenneth Spears, Rick Sherrill, Ronnie Spears, Billy Lofland, Billy Joe Melton, Thurman Spears and Larry Willis. Honorary, Howard Turner. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 12/12/1992)
BLUFFTON - Clyde Henry Spears, age 68, of Bluffton, a retired farmer, died Tuesday.
Funeral will be at 10 a. m. Thursday at Mount Zion Cemetery. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville.
Survivors are two sons, Ronnie Spears of Danville and Kenneth Spears of Bluffton; a daughter, Angela Chrisman of Waldron; two brothers, Wilbert Spears and Clifford Spears, both of Briggsville; two sisters, Betty Willis of Briggsville and Mamie Law-son of Waldron; seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 10/29/1991)
Mrs. George Spears, age 87, died Tuesday at her home at Briggsville. She was a native of Oklahoma and a member of the Church of Christ
Survivors include two sons, Marvin Spears of Dumas and Harme Spears of Hughes; four daughters, Mrs. Mattie Sanders of Ola, Mrs. Arlova Sexton of Dumas and Mrs. Hattie Cooper and Mrs. Nettie Spears of Briggsville; two brothers Bill and John Green of Oklahoma; 31 grand children and 48 great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 20, 1952)
Homer Lee "Buck" Spears, a resident of Porterville, CA passed away in Visalia, CA on Thursday, March 22, 2007. He was born in Steve, AR in 1916 to the late John and Maude Cox Spears. He moved to Porterville with his wife and first child in 1943. He coached Porterville Bobby Sox baseball for 10 years. He was a member of the Democrats of California.
He is survived by his daughters, Linda Johnson of Porterville, CA, Betty Miller of Cameron Park, CA; son, John Spears of Porterville, CA; daughter Renee Spears of Sacramento, CA; sister Ova Collier of Porterville, CA, brother Owen Spears of Porterville, CA; six grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Spears.
A graveside service was held Wednesday March 28 at Vandalia Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.myerfuneral.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 11, 2007)
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