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Mrs. Dorothy Earls Threadgill, age 61, of DANVILLE, a retired employee of Cornwell Funeral Home, widow of William Joe Threadgill, died Tuesday. Mrs. Threadgill was a member of Danville Assembly of God Church.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Cornwell Funeral Home. Burial will be in Havana Cemetery, Havana.
Survivors are two sons, Rickey Threadgill and Allen Threadgill, both of Danville; two brothers, George Lee Earls and Bob Earls, both of Little Rock, and a sister, Mrs. Doll Nealey of ?? (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Judith Harkey Carley, Newspaper: 6-3-1986)
Dewey A. Thurman, age 60, of Hot Springs, died Friday, August 7, 2009 at a local hospital. He was born May 24, 1949 in Hot Springs to Dewey Hampton and Dorothy Ellene Kelley Thurman. He retired from the Corps of Engineer after 28 years of service and was a veteran of the United States Army. Alan was a hard-working, dedicated man who loved his family deeply through his actions and was loved by all his friends and family in return. He was a special son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great friend, who will be missed by many.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Gibson Thurman of Hot Springs Village; one son and daughter-in-law, Christopher Alan and Deidre Thurman of Plainview, Arkansas; one daughter, Staci Lea Thurman of Little Rock; mother, Dorothy Ellene Thurman of Hot Springs; three sisters, Sherry Ann Beavers and husband Lanny of Hot Spring Village, Judy Daniels and husband Herbie and Pam Echols; two brothers, David Thurman and Mike Thurman, all of Hot Springs; two grandchildren, Adrianna Nicole Thurman and Christopher Alan Thurman II also of Plainview, Arkansas.
Funeral services with military honors will be Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 10:00 AM in the chapel of Gross Funeral Home with the Rev. Gerald Taylor officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be, Danny Sherer, Donald McAfee, Terry Smith, Dale Leggett, Jack Johnson and Greg McDade You may sign the on-line guest book at WWW.grossfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by Gross Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 12, 2009)
Taylor Breann Thurman, age 25 of Russellville, died Saturday, November 5, 2005 at Saint Mary's Hospital. She was born January 18, 1980 at Chickasha, OK. She was a graduate of Danville High School and attended Arkansas Tech University.
She is preceded by a brother, Shannon Ratliff.
Survivors include her mother and step-father, Carla and Ronnie Wilson of Russellville; father and step-mother, Marvin and Molly Thurman of Yukon, OK; four sisters, Shandell Goolsby of Harkeys Valley, Shanna Hughes of Pottsville, Kelsey and Haley Thurman of Yukon, OK; one nephew and three nieces.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Bro. John McCourt officiating. Internment will be today, Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. in Gotebo Cemetery in Gotebo, OK. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 9, 2005)
Visitation: Saturday, February 24, 2007 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM
Coniey-White Funeral Chapel: 3 N.E. 3rd Idabel, OK 74745
Service: Sunday, February 25, 2007 2:00 PM
Bypass Church of Christ: Hwy 70 Bypass Idabel, OK 74745
LaRay Lee Tidmore was born on December 17, 1967 in Idabel, the son of Jimmy Lee Tidmore and Carol White. LaRay grew up in the Forest Grove Community where he attended Elementary school. He had many ups and downs in life but had completely turned his life around. He learned a trade in welding and worked in construction. He was living and working in Hereford, Texas at the time of his death.
He was a very big hearted person who tried to help many of his friends and family. He never met a stranger and was a very hard worker. He truly loved hunting and fishing and spending time with his family and friends. Not a day went by that he would not call and talk to his mother. He would always tell her that he loved her and to take care of herself.
He worked as a truck driver in his twenties and during that time he fathered two children and just lately married a very wonderful lady. On Thursday morning, February 22, 2007, an angel came down from heaven to take him to his eternal resting place.
Preceding him in death were his brother, Jimmy Dwain Tidmore in 1994, nephew, Coty Dwain Tidmore in 2005, and grandparents, A. S. Tidmore in 1994 and Juanita Tidmore in 1996, and Mary Nell Jamison in 2005.
He is survived by his wife, Suzie, whom he married Sept. 24, 2006; a son, Zachary Lewis Lee George; daughter, Heaven Destinye Renee McCary; step-children, Zackary and Zanna McCune, Ashley and T. J. Dagenhart, and Josh and Amber Burke; step-grandchildren, Hunter and Calynn Burke, and Gage Dagenhart, and Kylie Wilcox; father, Jimmy Lee Tidmore: mother and step-father, Caro and Buck White; half brother, Jay Tidmore; grandfather and step-grandmother, Frankie and Dortha Jamison; father and mother-in-law, Jerry and Shirley Bice; a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, other relatives and friends. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 12/17/1967)
Alonzo "Lonnie" Elisha Tidwell, age 91, of Danville, AR died Friday, March 10, 2006. He was born in Chalybeate on June 25, 1914 a son of Henry Samuel and Clifton Fowler Tidwell.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Mirina "Faye" Kimbrough Tidwell; brothers, Sam, Elmer, Jesse, Tommy and his twin Fonzo and a sister, Bessie Webb.
He is survived by his children, Lynn and Sherry Tidwell, Dennis and Judy Tidwell and Sherry and Anthony Derrick all of Danville, AR; a sister, Lillie Limbocker of Olton, TX; 13 grandchildren, Lacrisha Sexton, Kimberly Couch, Scott Tidwell, Shaana Escobar, Jennifer Woodard, Katelyn Derrick, Wesley Derrick, David Ringele, Joshua Chism, Julie Rose, David Baskin, John Baskin and Wendy Metcalf and 17 great grandchildren.
Services were Monday at the Danville First Baptist Church. Burial was in Earl Ladd Cemetery with Military Honors by Boyce Woods VFW Post 3141 of Dardanelle, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 3-15-2006)
Alonzo "Lonnie" Elisha Tidwell, age 91, of Danville, AR died Friday, March 10, 2006. He was born in Chalybeate on June 25, 1914 a son of Henry Samuel and Clifton Fowler Tidwell.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Minna "Faye" Kimbrough Tidwell; brothers, Sam, Elmer, Jesse, Tommy and his twin Fonzo and a sister, Bessie Webb.
He is survived by his children, Lynn and Sherry Tidwell, Dennis and Judy Tidwell and Sherry and Anthony Derrick all of Danville, AR; a sister, Lillie Limbocker of Olton, TX; 13 grandchildren, Lacrisha Sexton, Kimberly Couch, Scott Tidwell, Shaana Escobar, Jennifer Woodard, Katelyn Derrick, Wesley Derrick, David Ringele, Joshua Chism, Julie Rose, David Baskin, John Baskin and Wendy Metcalf and 17 great grandchildren.
Services were Monday at the Danville First Baptist Church. Burial was in Earl Ladd Cemetery with Military Honors by Boyce Woods VFW Post 3141 of Dardanelle, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 15, 2006)
David Lee Tidwell was born November 29, 1879 at Buford, Ga. and died July 31, 1956 at a Little Rock hospital at the age of 76. He was a retired farmer and had lived most of his life in Yell County.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Cynthia Tidwell; seven daughters, Retta of the home, Mrs. Wanell Kmbrough of Danville, Mrs. Ruth Hunt of Modesto, Calif. Mrs. Betty Penderfraft of Lake Hughs, Calif. Miss Helen Tidwell of Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Bertha Hipp of Blue Ball; two sons, Joe Tidwell of Danville and Floyd Tidwell of Gorman, Calif. two sisters, Mrs. Anna Johnson of Los Bamas, Calif. and Mrs. Sally Dewitt of Roland, Okla.; ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 9, 1956)
David Wendell Tidwell was bornSeptember31, 1931 and passed away August 2, 1952 when the pickup truck he was driving overturned and killed him. He was alone when the accident happened, 12 miles north of Euka, Nevada.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Tidwell; six sisters, Retta and Helen, of home, Mrs. Leo Kimbrough of Danville, Mrs. Raymond Hunt of Modesto, Calif., Mrs. Rupert Hunt of Gorman, Calif. and Mrs. Elbert Pendergraft of Hopkinsville, Ky.; two brothers, Joe and Floyd of Saugus, Calif. and on half sister, Mrs. Jim Hipp of Garden Bottom; four nephews and six nieces and a great host of uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 28, 1952)
Seven former Yell County Residents Killed by Tornado - Mr. and Mrs. E.U. Tidwell and five children, who formerly lived in the Chalybeate community, were among 35 persons who lost their lives in a tornado that struck Union and Star City communities near Pine Bluff last Sunday.
Bodies of the seven members of the Tidwell family were sent to Danville Tuesday and services were held at the Chalybeate cemetery.
Mr. Tidwell was the son of Henry Tidwell of Chalybeate. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 5, 1947)
Erma Dale Tidwell, age 77, a resident of Plainview, AR died Sunday, July 19, 1998 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center at Russellville, AR. She was born on March 22, 1921 at Shawnee, OK, to George and Hazel (Bittle) Sanders. She was a homemaker and a member of the Free Will Baptist Church of Plainview.
Survivors include her husband, Wright P. Tidwell of Plainview, AR; two daughters, Patricia Lopez and Georgeanne Lopez both of Andrews, TX; one son, Gary Lynn Tidwell of Havana, AR; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was today, Wednesday, July 22, 1998 at the Free Will Baptist Church of Plainview. Burial was in the Salem Cemetery at Plainview, AR. Casket bearers were Phillip Forrest, Bobby Smith, Dennis Smith, Joe Dishongh, David Smith and Ronny Crawford. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 22, 1998)
Fonzo Elijah Tidwell, age 89, of Danville, AR died Saturday, April 3, 2004 at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock, AR. He was born June 24, 1914 in Chalybeate Springs, AR to the late Henry and Clifton Fowler Tidwell. He was a retired truck driver for Wayne Poultry in Danville and a member of the Ranger Free Will Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Sam, Elmer, Jesse and Tommy Tidwell and a sister, Bessie Webb.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, 8 months, Beulah Varnell Tidwell; a son and daughter-in- law, Lloyd and Sharon Tidwell of Centerville, AR; daughters and sons-in-law, Norma and Glen Mott of Havana, AR and Brenda and Ted Stroud of Morrilton, AR; a twin brother, Alonzo "Lonnie" Tidwell of Danville, AR; a sister, Lillie Limbocker of Olton, TX; eight grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was April 5 at the Ranger Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. David Williams and Bro. John McCourt officiating. Burial was in Upper Spring Creek Cemetery at Belleville, AR under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Mike May, Jose Sierra, Wayne Underwood, Mike Holt, John Konkel and Corky McConnell. Honorary were Othel May, Ted Ward and Norman Jones. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 4-7-2004)
Fonzo Elijah Tidwell, age 89, of Danville, AR died Saturday, April 3, 2004 at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock, AR. He was born June 24, 1914 in Chalybeate Springs, AR to the late Henry and Clifton Fowler Tidwell. He was a retired truck driver for Wayne Poultry in Danville and a member of the Ranger Free Will Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Sam, Elmer, Jesse and Tommy Tidwell and a sister, Bessie Webb.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, 8 months, Beulah Varnell Tidwell; a son and daughter-in-law, Lloyd and Sharon Tidwell of Centerville, AR; daughters and sons-in-law, Norma and Glen Mott of Havana, AR and Brenda and Ted Stroud of Morrilton, AR; a twin brother, Alonzo "Lonnie" Tidwell of Danville, AR; a sister, Lillie Limbocker of Olton, TX; eight grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Funeral service was April 5 at the Ranger Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. David Williams and Bro. John McCourt officiating. Burial was in Upper Spring Creek Cemetery at Belleville, AR under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Mike May, Jose Sierra, Wayne Underwood, Mike Holt, John Konkel and Corky McConnell. Honorary were Othel May, Ted Ward and Norman Jones. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 7, 2004)
Gary Lynn Tidwell, age 43 of Havana, died Sunday, September 22, 2002 at his home, Mr. Tidwell was born February 10, 1959 in Andrews, Texas to the late Pat Wright and Erma Dale Sanders Tidwell. He was a poultry farmer for Wayne Farms in Danville.
Survivors are his wife Ursula Thieme Tidwell; three sons, Charlie Mobley, Gary Mobley and Aaron Mobley all of Midland, Texas; two sisters, Patricia Lopez and Georgeann Lopez both of Midland, Texas and four grand children.
Services were Thursday, September 26, 2002 a Cornwell Chapel, Danville with Rev. Charlie Bird officiating. Interment was in Havana Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Pallbearers were Ernie James. Kelly Lee, Tony Rankin, Cam Parrish, Lynn Bottoms, Ron Holt, Joe Souza. David Harris. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 2, 2002)
Funeral services were conducted at Chalybeate Friday, December 12, 1947 for Pvt. Jesse F. A. Tidwell, Yell County's first heroic war dead to be returned from overseas for reburial. Pvt. Tidwell, who was 36 years of age at the time of his death, was born near Danville and lived here until joining the Army February 26, 1942. He was reported killed in action June 7, 1944, while crossing the English Channel during the Normandy Invasion.
His body was returned from the St. Laurent Cemetery, Baveux, France. He was the son of Henry Tidwell of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 11, 1949)
Rites Held for Yell's First Returned War Dead Funeral services were conducted at Chalybeate Friday, December 12,1947 for Pvt. Jesse F. A. Tidwell, Yell County's first heroic war dead to be returned from overseas for burial.
Pvt. Tidwell, who was 36 years of age at the time of his death, was born near Danville and lived here until joining the army February 26, 1942. He was reported killed in action June 7, 1944, while crossing the English Channel during the Normandy invasion and was serving in the 533 Ordinance Division. His body was returned from the St. Laurent Cemetery, Baveux, France and arrived in Danville Thursday, December 11, at 3:46 a.m.
Full military rites were performed by the Danville American Legion Post and services were conducted by Rev. John Freeman, pastor of the Danville Baptist Church. Commander Lewis Nelson reported that approximately 45 men were in uniform at the funeral, with 21 actively participating. At the close of the services, Pvt. Tidwell's father, Henry Tidwell, was presented the flag which had draped the casket.
Pvt. Tidwell is survived by his father, Henry Tidwell of Danville, four brothers, Sam, of Jenny, Arkansas, Alonzo and Fonzo of Danville and Tommy of Blue Ball and two sisters, Mrs. Lillie Limbocker of Blue Ball and his twin sister, Mrs. Bessie Webb, of Althiemer, Ark. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, December 18, 1947)
Lloyd Eugene Tidwell, age 68, went to be with our Lord, Thursday, April 26, 2007 at his home in Centerville, AR. He was born January 29, 1939 in Yell County at the community of Riley Creek, near Danville, AR. He was the son of the late Fonzo Elisha Eugene Tidwell and Beulah Nancy Varnell Tidwell of Danville. He was a member o the Centerville Free Will Baptist Church and had a deep passion for stock car racing, riding 4-wheelers, camping and hunting.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Thelma Pauline Tidwell; his father, Fonzo Tidwell and two grandchildren, Rebekah and Jesse Forgay.
He is survived by his mother, Beulah Nancy Mary Tidwell of Danville, AR; his wife, Sharon Kay Derrick Tidwell of Centerville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Patricia Tidwell and Frank and Tracey Tidwell all of Centerville, AR; two daughters and sons-in-law, Belinda and Gary Forgay of Shamrock, TX and Tammie and Fred Ornsbey of the Ranger community; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Norma and Glen Mott of Havana, AR and Brenda and Ted Stroud of Harlingen, TX; twelve grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and many more nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was April 29, 2007 at Centerville Free Will Baptist Church with Pastors Charles Lewis and Ronnie Garrett officiating. Interment was in the Upper Spring Creek Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Nathan Bishop, Bill Gilkey, W. T. Pendergraph, J. R. Haney, Roy Bratton and Keith Oels. Honorary were Harlan Nuckals, Benny Sims, Bill Reynolds, Melvm Binson and Delmar Booth. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 2, 2007)
Lorene Tidwell, age 77, passed from this life October 27, 2009 at University Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. She was born March 24, 1932 in Blue Ball, AR to Grady L. and Vinnie Sipes Woodard.
She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Carl Woodard.
Survivors include her husband Joe of 59 years and their children and spouses, JoAnn and Larry Keith of Danville; Kathy and Richard Fryar of Dardanelle; Rickey and Cheryl Tidwell of Booneville; Deborah and Floyd McInturf of Blue Ball; Randy and Kim Tidwell of Delaware; 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; sisters Edna Fowler of Danville; Berniece Ward of Russellville; many nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral service was October 30 at Cornwell Chapel at Danville with burial at Shark Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 4, 2009)
Minna "Faye" Tidwell, age 73 of Danville, died Monday, May 12, 2003 at Russellville Nursing Center, in Russellville. She was born in Chalybeate, Arkansas on November 5, 1929 to the late Willie and Jesse Kitchens Kimbrough. She was a mother and homemaker. She was also preceded in death by an infant brother, Odis Austin Kimbrough.
Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Alonzo Tidwell; two sons and daughters-in-law, Lynn and Sherry Tidwell, and Dennis and Judy Tidwell; a daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Tony Derrick, all of Danville; a brother, Dale Kimbrough of Eugene, Oregon; three sisters, Jeanette Thacker, and Modean Facundus of Danville, Pauline McKinney of Bryant; 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 15, 2003 at 2:00 p. m. at the Danville First Baptist Church with Reverend Harold Walker officiating. Burial will be in Earl Ladd Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Scott Tidwell, Glen Mott, Dennis Horn, J. W. Horn, Jeff Gillespie, and Bill Turner. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening 6 to 8 p. m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 14, 2003)
Mrs. Nancy Katherine Tidwell, 65, died December 29. She was a member of the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church.
She is survived by three sons, Ray Horn of Danville, Merrell Horn of San Bruno, Calif. and Opal Horn of Waltreak; nine stepsons, three step-daughters and a number of grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, January 15, 1959)
Robert R. Tidwell, 67 of Nowata, died Saturday, April 25, 2009 in Hillcrest Medical Center. He was born February 20, 1942 in Blue Ball, AR to William T. and Syble Juanita James) Tidwell.
He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Tonya Tidwell; brother, Richard Dewayne Tidwell; and nephew, Jamey Tidwell.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Tidwell; two daughters, Tracy Christian and husband Nowell, Nowata and Cindy Forsburg and husband Doug, Tulsa, OK; grandson, Cooper Christian, Nowata; sister, Tommy Joyce Sis Embree and husband S. Dee, Nowata; two brothers, Willie Tidwell and wife Marilyn, Nowata and David Tidwell, Nowata; two nephews Tyler Tidwell and Matt Embree; three nieces, Robin Johnson, Allison Barrett and Rachel Tidwell, and several other family and friends.
Funeral services were Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at First Baptist Church in Nowata, OK with Pastor Todd Brock officiating. Interment was in Nowata Memorial Park Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 29, 2009)
Syble Juanita Tidwell, age 77 of Nowata, OK died Sunday afternoon, May 9, 1999 at Jane Phillips Nowata Health Center. She was born November 9, 1921 at Blue Ball, AR to Richard Thomas and Oma Ann (McCubbins) James. She grew up in Scott County, AR where she was educated. She moved from Arkansas to Owasso and then to Nowata in 1956. She married William Thomas "Tommy" Tidwell on December 2, 1939 at Union Hill, AR. She was a homemaker and longtime child care giver in her house. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Nowata.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Thomas Tidwell on December 18, 1992; a son, Richard Dewayne on July 24, 1983; a grandson, James Thomas "Jamey" and a granddaughter, Tonya Marie.
Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Robert and Barbara of Nowata, William and Marilyn of Nowata and David of Tulsa; a daughter and son-in-law, Tommy Joyce and Dee Emgree of Nowata; a brother, Vernon James of Blue Ball, AR; a sister, Robbie Garner of Belleville, AR; seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Services were held Wednesday at the First Baptist Church of Nowata with the Rev. Paul Thompson and Dr. Larry DeLay officiating. Interment was at Nowata Memorial Park Cemetery "under the direction of Benjamin Funeral Service of Nowata. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 26, 1999)
Wright P. Tidwell, age 65, a resident of Plainview, AR. formerly of Texas, died Saturday, February 20, 1999 at his home. He was born on November 15, 1933 at Bowie County, TX to Leonard and Mary Payne Tidwell. He was an oil field operator and a member of the Plainview Free Will Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Erma Dale Tidwell.
Survivors include one son, Gary Lynn Tidwell of Havana, AR; two daughters, Patricia Lopez and Georgeanne Lopez both of Andrews, TX; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren and one sister, Eltis Lalumandier of DeKalb, TX.
Funeral service was February 23, 1999 at the Plainview Free Will Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Bobby Moore. Burial was in the Salem Cemetery at Plainview under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Casket bearers were Phillip Forrest, Bobby Smith, Dennis Smith, Joe Dishongh, David Smith and Ronny Crawford. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 24, 1999)
Mona Rae Tillery, age 64, of Paris, AR, died Saturday, September 22, 2007 in Little Rock, AR. She was born September 19, 1943 in Charleston, AR, to Frank and Erma (Street) Hutchins. She was a homemaker and the widow of Bill Rye.
She is survived by daughters; Nona Grigsby of Booneville, AR, Brenda Smith of Paris, AR; and son Aubrey Rye of Dardanelle, AR; sisters Judy Tuhn of Grand Junction, Iowa; Lou Furstenberg of Paris, AR and Helen Krigbaum of Paris, AR; Brothers, Lester Hutchins of Alma, AR, James Hutchins of Paris, AR, Monroe Hutchins of Paris, AR, Ronnie Hutchins of Bloomer, AR, and also 5 grandchildren.
Funeral service will be at 2:00 p. m. Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at Roller Chapel-Paris with burial in Carolan Cemetery-Ione, Arkansas under the direction of Roller Funeral Home-Paris. Pallbearers Jesse Palmer, Mike Smith, Josh Smith, Butch Hubit, Ronnie Frank Hutchins, Johhny Hutchins, James Paul Hutchins, Wayne Brown. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 26, 2007)
Cassandra "Cassie" Mallorie Tillman passed from this earth to her heavenly home Saturday, December 26, 2009.
Left to cherish Cassie's memory are her parents, Jeremy and Caliese Tillman of Russellville; siblings, Jace and Hannah of Russellville; grandparents, Conner and Dawn Collier of Russellville, James and Shirley Milliard of Centerville, Cathy and Stuart Samford of Lufkin, TX; aunts and uncles, Eric Collier of Russellville, Carissa Collier of Russellville, Brittany Collier of Russellville, K. K. Samford of Lufkin, TX, Jaymi and Missy Tillman of Russellville; cousins, Jonathan Tillman of Russellville and Addison Tillman of Russellville. Cassie left our lives too soon, but her memories will touch our lives forever.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, December 30, 2009, 2:00 p. m. at New Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 12:30 p. m. to 1:30 p. m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Tillman, Jaymi Tillman, Eric Collier, and Larry Goddwin. Arrangements are by Corn-well Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 30, 2009)
Billy Tilmon, age 79 of Dardanelle, died Friday, November 30, 2007 at River Valley Medical Center. He was born March 30, 1928 at Dardanelle to the late Bill and Bertha Dacus Tilmon.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 51 years, Treva Louise Rook Tilmon; brother, Basil Buddy; sister, Virginia "Tincy", Avery; daughter, Tommie Lou Foster; step sister, Violet Wilson; adopted son, Jerl McNeese.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Connie Tilmon of Dardanelle; daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy Tilmon Hopkins and husband Jess of Hot Springs Village, Vickie Tilmon of Dardanelle, Robyn Tilmon Moore and husband John of Dardanelle; sisters and brother-in-law, Oreda Tucker of Dardanelle, Bernice and Nick Bynum of Russellville; 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren, and numerous other family and friends.
Funeral services were held Monday, December 3, 2007 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Bro. David E. Torgerson officiating. Burial was held in Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Billy J. Tilmon, Shane Bryan, John Dortch, Michael Foster, John Moore, Robert Tilmon, Billy J. Tilmon Jr. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 5, 2007)
Rick Leon Tilmon, age 46, of Centerville, AR died Friday, December 28, 2001 in Little Rock. Mr. Tilmon was born August 10, 1955 in Russellville, Arkansas to the late Falvel Leon "Bill" and Ima Jean Grimes Tilmon. He was a truck driver for Tyson Foods in Springdale, Arkansas.
Survivors are his wife, Victoria Faulkinbury Tilmon; a daughter, Vanessa Jean Tilmon of Dardanelle, two sons, Ricky Leon Tilmon of Centerville, Damien Martinez of Stockton, California; a brother, Randy Tilmon of Dardanelle and two sisters, Venita Tilmon of Santa Cruz, California and Betty Tilmon Galarza of Dardanelle, several uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews and nieces.
Services were Friday, January 4, 2002 at 3:00 p. m. Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Interment was in New Hope Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service, Dardanelle. Visitation was Thursday January 3, 2001, 6 to 7:30 pm at Corn well Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Richard Faulkinbury, Fred Faulkinbury, Roy Faulkinbury, Randy Tilmon, Damien Martinez, and Ron Watson. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 9, 2002)
Thomas Allen "Tommy" Tilmon, age 52, of Mayflower, AR died Saturday, January 26, 2002 in Dardanelle, AR. He was born October 30, 1949 in Russellville, AR and was a maintenance engineer with the Little Rock Housing Authority.
He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Opal Tilmon.
Survivors are his mother, Mary Frances Farrington Tilmon of Dardanelle, AR and a special friend, Larry Harris of Mayflower.
Graveside service was January 27 at Brearley Cemetery with Rev. Floyd Ervin officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 30, 2002)
Curtis Lee Tindall, 35, of Dover, died Friday, March 26, 2010, near Belleville, IL. He was born January 16, 1975 at Russellville to Charley Carl and Patricia Carol Walters Tindall.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wade and Mildred Walters and Garland and Annie Tindall.
He is survived by his father and step-mother, Charley and Judy Tindall of Danville; his mother and step-father, Patsy and Jim Wisbrock of Dover; a brother, Michael Wade Tindall of Dover; two step-sisters, Angela Murphy of Plainview and Robbin Harper of Bella Vista, a step-brother, Michael Hunt of Danville; numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins; and other relatives and friends.
The funeral was held on Monday, March 29, 2010, at the Dover Church of Christ with Mr. Micah Williams and Gary Williams officiating. Burial was in McFadden Cemetery at Dover. Memorials may be made to Camp Caudle, PO Box 1311, Dover. AR 72837. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 31, 2010)
Oscar Lawrence Tippin, age 63, died Sunday at Russellville hospital. He was a native of Yell County and lived at Ola, near where he had land holdings and farming enterprises.
Survivors include his wife; a son, George Tippin of Ola and a grandchild. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 20, 1955)
William Anderson Tippin, age 61, died in Fayetteville hospital Monday. He was a native of Dover and former resident of Ola.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Orlena Tippin; two sons, W. A. Tippin Jr. of Tulsa and Sgt. James Tippin of Biloxi, Miss, two daughters, Mrs. Mary Blakemore of Prairie Grove and Mrs. Sue O'Rourke of Tulsa and two grand children. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 23, 1949)
Hollis D. Tippit, age 75, of Casa, AR went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. The son of Roy Tippit, Sr. and Nell McCabe Tippit, he was born March 2, 1932 in Casa. He was a poultry and cattle farmer and owner and operator of H&J Farms in Casa. He was a member of the Casa Church of Christ where he served as an elder for many years and was a bible class teacher.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Kerry Luttrell, a brother, George Tippit.
He is survived by his wife, June Tippit of Casa; a son, Joel & Ginger Tippit of Russellville; three daughters, Kay & Fred Pogue of Casa, Maria Field of North Little Rock, Ramona J. Parker of Casa; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and a brother, Roy Tippit, Jr. of Ola.
Funeral was Monday, November 12, 2007 at Humphrey Chapel. Mr. Carroll Sites and Mr. Neal Chism officiated. Burial was at Casa Cemetery by Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to Casa Church of Christ, 119 S. Cherry Street, Casa, AR 72025, or Camp Caudle, PO Box 1311, Dover, AR 72837, or Southern Christian Home, 100 West Harding, Morrilton, AR 72110. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 14, 2007)
Jackie Wayne Tippit, age 60, of Ola, AR, died Sunday, November 15, 2009 in Ola. The son of James and Louise May Pung Tippit, he was born August 12, 1949 in Altimer, AR. He was a Mill Worker. Jackie enjoyed Hunting and Fishing.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Tippit and wife, Sherry Tippit.
Survivors include his mother, Louise May Tippit of Ola; two brothers, Jimmy Tippit & wife Janice of Midway, Robert Tippit of Pottsville; two sisters, Kathy Fisher & husband J. E. of Ola; Marcia Tippit of Russellville and numerous nieces and nephews. Private
Graveside Service will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Internet obituary and on-line guest book are available at WWW.humphreyfuneral.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 18, 2009)
Nell Tippit, age 97, a resident of Ola, AR died Sunday, January 20, 2002 in Ola, AR. She was born June 9, 1904 in Casa, AR to William and Mary Holmes McCabe. She was a homemaker and a member of the Ola Church of Christ.
She was the widow of Roy Tippit, Sr. and also preceded in death by a son, James "George" Tippit of Ola, AR.
Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Roy Tippit and Hollis and June Tippit all of Casa, AR; one daughter-in-law, Louise Tippit of Ola, AR; 15 grandchildren; many great and great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was January 22, 2002 at the Ola Church of Christ officiated by Bob Fallen. Burial was in the Casa Cemetery at Casa under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Paul A, Joel, Jimmy Dale, Paul and Michael Tippit and Fred Pogue. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 23, 2002)
Willie Gertrude Tippit, age 78, of Waveland, AR died Monday, December 22, 2003 in a Booneville hospital. She was of the Baptist faith and a former resident of Uniontown and Van Buren, AR. She had been a resident and Grocery Store owner of Waveland for the past 35 years.
Survivors include 2 daughters, Dorella Havard of Grand Prairie, TX, Wanda Hultquist of Rineyville, KY; 3 sons, William Fincher of Van Buren, AR, Joe and Dan Fincher of Havana, AR; 16 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were Friday, December 26, 2003 at Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, AR with burial in Gill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mark, Jason, Jody Fincher, Gene Havert, Carroll Adair and Tunis Vanderschartz. Arrangements by Ocker Funeral Home, Van Buren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 31, 2003)
Adrain Robert Tippy, age 62 of Ola, died Sunday, July 20. 2008 at Chambers Memorial Hospital after a long debilitating battle with cancer. He was born August 8, 1945 in Plainview, AR to the late William Myles & Elsie Estell Collins Tippy.
He is survived by brother, Sherman William Tippy of Plainview and a sister, Melba James Pitts of Casa. Adrain married former wife Tommy Lorean Lightfoot on May 1, 1965 in Tulia, TX. There were four children born to them Robert Henry Tippy of Davenport, OK, William Kelcy Tippy of Artesia, New Mexico, James Loyad Tippy of Chico, TX and Teressa Joy Craft of Gage, OK; five grandsons and seven granddaughters.
Adrain will be cremated with services to follow at a later date. Cremation Arrangement by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 23, 2008)
Mrs. Elsie Estelle Tippy, age 70, of Plainview died Thursday, August 18, 1988 at Baptist Medical Center at Little Rock. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church at Plainview.
Survivors include two sons, Sherman William Tippy and Adrian Robert Tippy, both of Plainview; a daughter, Melba James of Plainview; a brother, Brownlo Collins of Apline; five sisters, Zettie Haney of Centerville, Hettie Brown, Leola Sisson, Ozelma Walker all of Dardanelle, and Idell Burns of Portland; eight grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Funeral was Monday at Salem Methodist Church at Plainview by the Rev. Tom Deere. Burial was in Salem Cemetery at Plainview by Humphrey Funeral Service at Ola. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 8/18/1988)
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