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Thelma Lee Turic, age 69, of West Memphis, AR died November 5, 2002 in Crittenden Memorial Hospital. She was self-employed with a home daycare.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Turic and a son, Larry Michael Turic.
Survivors include 2 daughters, Joyce Turic of West Memphis, AR, Paula Anderson of Memphis, TN; a son, Curtis Turic of Dardanelle, AR; a sister, Mary Nell Esque of Memphis, TN; brothers, Wayne Curtright of West Memphis, AR, Bobby Curtright of Big Bear Lake, TN; 7 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren.
Services were Thursday, November 7, 2002 at Roller Citizens Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Crittenden Memorial Park, Marion. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 13, 2002)
Dallas Turnbough, age 30 of Centerville, AR died Thursday, June 2, 2005 at his home. He was born September 29, 1948, the son of the late Robert and Ellar Barnes Turn-bough in Lepanto, AR. He was a construction worker.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Carrie Turnbough and a sister, Jewel Clark.
He is survived by one daughter, Amanda Martin of Russellville, AR; one son, Jimmy Turnbough of Russellville, AR; eight grandchildren; two brothers, Hubert Turnbough, Council Bluff, IA and Frankie Turnbough of Pottsville, AR; three sisters, Ruby Clark, Pottsville, AR, Bulah Wise, Centerville, AR and Paulette McVay, Plumberville, AR.
Funeral service was June 7, 2005 at First Assembly of God in Centerville, AR with Rev. Henry Clark officiating. Interment was in Petillo Hill Cemetery by Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home of Morrilton, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 8, 2005)
Johnie Butler Turnbow, age 82, of Centerville, died Sunday, July 4, 2010 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born November 25, 1927, at Russellville to Bill and Bernice Terrill Turnbow.
Survivors include his wife of 13 years, Lucille Turnbow of Centerville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Suzy Turnbow of Pottsville and Johnie Butler Turnbow, Jr. and his wife Cindy of Centerville; grandchildren, Barry and Kristin Turnbow April and John Girvin Lindsay and Andrew Clark, Chelsey Simpson, twins, Katlyn and Kolyn Turnbow, and Chloe Turnbow; five great-grandchildren and numerous relatives and friends.
the funeral will be held today, 10 a. m. on Wednesday, July 7, 2010, at the Centerville Assembly of God Church with Rev. Clellan Tilley officiating. Burial will be in Brearley Cenetery in Dardanelle. Active pallbearers will be David, Leonard Carl and Anthony Keeling, Andrew Clark, John Girvin. and Johnny Johnston. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 7, 2010)
Ada Essie Turner, age 88, of Havana, AR, died Thursday, August 25, 2005 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. She was born August 8, 1917 in Havana to the late Martin and Reola Quesenbury Foster. She was a homemaker and mother, a member of the Havana Presbyterian Church, the Havana EH Club and a former 4-H leader.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Vestal, Hoyt and Oresta Foster two sisters, Zelta Sturdy and Fay Tygart.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Lawrence Turner one son, Larry Turner of Lonoke, AR a brother, M.B. Foster of Havana, AR a sister, Helen White of El Dorado, AR five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Service was Sunday at the Havana Presbyterian Church with Rev. Phillip Sturdy and Rev. Floyd Sheppard officiating. Interment was in the Havana Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Rocky Foster, Johnny Foster, Harry Foster, John Sturdy, Bill Stanley, Charles Yandell. Honorary Arlis Hood, Charles Wilkins, Harry Willard, James Adair, Rick Bryant, Bob Smalley, Orval Red Parker and Glen Mott. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 31, 2005)
Bernice Turner, age 92, of Ola, died Friday at her home. A daughter of the late Emerson Etheridge and Murtle Vail Lockhart Sloan, she was born November 7, 1906 at Wing. She was the widow of Samuel John Turner.
She is survived by a son and daughter in law, Sammy Charles and Cherry Turner of Ola; a daughter and son in law, Loucinda and Robert Buford of Danville; her loving care-giver, Sandy Burnett; a brother in law, J. R. Turner of Wing; a sister in law, Ola Sloan of Plainview; two grandchildren and their spouses, Robert Scott and Tammy Kay Burford and Victoria Gail and Eric Lee Coffman; two great grandchildren, Aaron Lee and Zachary Charles Coffman.
Graveside services and burial was at 10 a. m. Monday at Turner Memorial Cemetery at Wing with Rev. Royce Savage and Mr. Ernest Bryan officiating. Arrangements were by Shinn Funeral Service. Pall bearers were Robert M. Jimmie B. and Donnel R. Buford, James Harrison, Bobby Rice and O. L. Briggs. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 23, 1999)
Betty Gay Turner, age 74, of Fayetteville, AR passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2007 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born September 12, 1932 in Chula, AR to the late Edison and Lillian Kilgore. She attended Arkansas Tech University where she met and married Charles Lindberg Turner. She enjoyed a career in social services.
She is preceded in death by an infant twin sister, Eva Faye Kilgore, a brother Bruce Lynn Kilgore, mother-in-law, Beulah Turner and a brother-in-law, Jim Rohrbach.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Turner; two sisters, Rowena Sue McKay of Lowell, AR and Nidra Ann Rohrbach of Fayetteville, AR; a son Mike Turner; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jan and Steve Korbe and Sandy and Cory Ward; a special niece Michelle Turner; six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and their families and many friends.
Service will be today, Wednesday, June 5, 2007 at 10 a. m. at Central United Methodist Church on Dickson Street. Graveside will follow at Fayetteville National Cemetery Arrangements by Beard's Funeral Chapel of Fayetteville, AR. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Betty Gay Turner Memorial Scholarship Fund, at the Bank of Fayetteville, or with Washington Regional Home Health Care or Hospice, or to the Area Agency on Aging Aging foundation for Washington County. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 6, 2007)
Buell Turner, age 88 years old of Wing, AR. died Monday, October 23, 1995 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. He was the retired Postmaster for the Wing Post Office and retired store keeper, retiring in 1972. He was a native of Wing, Arkansas, and was a son of the late John Raney Turner and the late Effie Pike Woolbright Turner. He was a 32nd Degree Mason with the Plainview Lodge, and was on the Fourche Valley School Board representing the Wing area for many years, at the end of his term, the school board had no outstanding debts. He attended the Wing Community Church, and was always willing the help people.
He is survived by his wife, Edith Turner; one brother, J. R. Turner of Wing; six nephews and one niece Robert Miles Buford of Fort Smith; Jimmy Buell Buford and Donald Ray Buford, both of Ola; James A. Turner of Guam; John E. Turner of Louisville, Kentucky; Loucinda Buford of Danville; and Sammy C. Turner of Ola.
Services will be at 2 p. m. Thursday, October 26, 1995 at Wing Community Church at Wing, Arkansas. Burial will be at the Turner Memorial Cemetery, Wing, Arkansas. Pallbearers will be his nephews. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p. m. Wednesday, at Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville. Memorials should be made to the Turner Memorial Cemetery, c/o Wing Methodist Church. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 10/23/1995)
Charles Raymond Turner, age 96, of Lepanto, AR died Thursday, April 11, 2002 at St. Bernard Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR. He was born January 26, 1906 in Lake City, AR. He was a retired farmer and of the Pentecostal faith.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Effie Turner.
Survivors include 4 daughters, Thelma Hughs of Burlinson, TX, Bessie Polston of Jacksonville, AR, Jessie Secrease of West Plains, MO, Imogene Dillard of St. Joseph, MI; 2 sons, Willie Turner of Madisonville, TX, Vurline Turner of Bluffton, AR; 32 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
Funeral service was Monday, April 15, 2002 at Murphy Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Wanda Lee Secrease. Interment was in Shiloh Cemetery in Harrisburg, AR. Services by Murphy Funeral Home, Inc of Lepanto, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 24, 2002)
Mrs. Dena Lokey Turner passed away, June 26, 1956 at the hospital in Danville. She was 61. Mrs. Turner spent most of her life in Havana, having married Joe Turner at Havana in 1914.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Myrle Frazier of the home and Mrs. Earl Alford of California, by a sister, a brother, two half sisters and two half brothers. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 5, 1956)
In Memory Of Mrs. Effie Turner
Born August 3, 1879
Died April 28, 1979
Services 2 P. M. Monday April 30, 1979, Rover Baptist Church
Minister Rev. Jack McKinnon
Interment Hunt's Chapel Cemetery, Rover, Arkansas (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 4/28/1979)
Mrs. Effie P. Woolbright Turner, 99, of Wing, a retired store keeper, died Saturday. Mrs. Turner was a Methodist.
Surviving are three sons, Sam J. Turner, Buell Turner and J. R. Turner, all of Wing; a daughter, Mrs. Mima J. Buford of Ola; nine grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
Funeral was at 2 p. m. Monday at Rover Baptist Church. Burial was in Hunt's Chapel Cemetery near Rover. Memorials may be made to Hunt's Chapel Cemetery Fund. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Mary Fowler Leek, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 5/2/1979)
Fay Turner, age 94, of Barling, AR died Friday, January 16, 2004 in Fort Smith, AR. He was a carpenter and farmer, an avid hunter and fisherman and he attended Wing Community Church in Wing, AR.
He is survived by his wife, Juanita; one son and daughter-in-law, Don and Sarah Turner of Barling, AR; two grandchildren, L. G. Buddy Turner and Sharon Turner Core; four great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral service was January 19, 2004 at the Wing Community Church with burial in Turner Cemetery at Wing, AR, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Ft. Smith, AR. Pallbearers were L. G. Buddy, Casey, Dustin and Sammy Turner, Jimmy Buford and Kendal Core. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 21, 2004)
Grace E. Turner age 84 of Dardanelle, died Tuesday, November 9, 2003 at her home in Dardanelle. She was born July 12, 1919 in Dardanelle to the late J. D. Sr. and Jessie Moore Turner. She retired after twenty-seven years from Tasty-Bird in Dardanelle which is now Tyson. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Dardanelle and was preceded in death by a brother, J. D. Turner, Jr. and a sister, May R. Turner.
Survivors are a daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and John Parker of Dardanelle; brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Elsie Turner of Russellville; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Lorene and Joe Storment and Margaret and John Ed Vestal all of Dardanelle; granddaughter and husband, Michelle and Jason Rhinehart of Delaware; special niece and husband, Kay and Robert McMullen of Dardanelle and eleven nephews and nieces and a host of cousins and friends.
Services were Thursday, December 11, 2003, Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Rev, David Jay officiating. Interment was in New Hope Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Mark Roper, Mike Roper, Robert McMuilen, Jason Rhinehart, Kenneth Eubanks, and Chris Mans. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 17, 2003)
Hazel Nodine Turner, age 71, of Waycross, GA formally of Danville, died Wednesday, June 5, 1997 in Waycross. She was born August 21, 1925 in Cogdell, GA, daughter of the late Charlie and Zithia May Whaite. She was a mother, homemaker, restaurant and hotel owner.
Survivors include her husband, William Turner, SR. a son and daughter in law, William "Bill" and Darlene Turner Jr. of Danville. A sister, Yvonne Lewis of Waycross, GA, several nephews and nieces.
Funeral service will be held Monday, June 9, 1997 at 2:00 p. m. at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Danville with Reverend Tom Deere and Elder James Issaac officiating. Burial will be in Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville. Pallbearers will be, John Clement, Darrell Thomas, Lyndol Green, Dennis Horn, Corky McConnell, Troy McConnell, Elmer Partain and Roy Thomas. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 11, 1997)
Howard D. Turner, age 70, or Rover, AR died Tuesday, March 6, 2001 at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock, AR. He was born July 20, 1930 at Alpin, AR, the son of the late Howard W. Turner and Effie Rounsaville. He was a 20 year Army Veteran serving in Korea and Vietnam, a cattleman and farmer. He was retired from Wayne Farms.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, LaRue Pugh Turner; a son and daughter-in-law, Johnny and Brenda Turner of Rover, AR; a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and David Butler of Mablevale; four grandchildren, Jennifer Turner McConnell and Thomas Turner of Rover and Christ and Aaron Butler of Mablevale, AR and a great-granddaughter, Katelyn McConnell of Rover, AR.
Funeral was Friday at the Rover Baptist Church by the Rev. Elvin McDill. Burial was in Hunt's Chapel Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 14, 2001)
Howard D. Turner, age 70, of Rover, AR died Tuesday, March 6, 2001 at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock, AR. He was born July 20, 1930 at Alpin, AR, the son of the late Howard W. Turner and Effie Rounsaville. He was a 20 year Army Veteran serving in Korea and Vietnam, a cattleman and farmer. He was retired from Wayne Farms.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, LaRue Pugh Turner; a son and daughter-in-law, Johnny and Brenda Turner of Rover, AR; a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and David Butler of Mabelvale, AR; four grandchildren, Jennifer Turner McConnell and Thomas Turner of Rover, AR and Chris and Aaron Butler of Mabelvale, AR and one great-granddaughter, Katelyn McConnell of Rover, AR.
Funeral was March 9, 2001 at the Rover Baptist Church by Rev. Elvin McDill. Burial was in Hunt's Chapel Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 21, 2001)
James Atkinson Turner, age 63, died August 1, 2000 in Agana, Guam. He was born January 17, 1937 in Wing, AR, the son of J. R. Turner and Mabel Lea Atkinson Turner. He attended Abilene Christian University at Abilene, TX was a Church of Christ minister, a public vocational school teacher and for the last 25 years was an entertainer for tourist and travel agencies in Guam. He was an accomplished musician, singer and comedian. His predominately Japanese audiences especially appreciated his particular brand of humor, and he was fluent in the Japanese language. His mother preceded him in death.
Survivors are, two sons, Jay Paul and Ty Mark Turner of Texas; his father, J. R. Turner of Wing, AR; one brother, John E. Turner of Louisville, KY.
Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a. m. Saturday, September 2, 2000 at the Wing Community Church in Wing, AR. Burial will be in Turner Memorial Cemetery at Wing. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Turner Memorial Cemetery, PO Box 644, Danville, AR 72833. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 30, 2000)
Juanita L. Turner, 93 of Barling, AR formerly of the Wing Community, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2010 in Barling. She was a Methodist and a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband Fay Turner.
She is survived by her son Don Turner and his wife Sarah of Barling; two grandchildren L. G. Buddy Turner and his wife Rhonda of Van Buren, and Sharon Core and her husband Kendal of Sperry, OK; four great grandchildren; Casey Turner, Dustin Turner, Kansas Core and Kaley Core; two great-great grandchildren Corbin Turner and Alex Turner. Pallbearers were L. G. Buddy Turner, Kendal Core, Casey Turner, Dustin Turner, and Kansas Core.
Services were April 17, 2010 at the Wing Community Church with burial at Turner Memorial Cemetery in Wing, AR. Arrangements under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. To sign the on line guest book please visit WWW.fentressmortuary.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 21, 2010)
LaRue Turner, age 72 of Rover died Tuesday, April 6, 2005 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center in Dardanelle. She was born February 21, 1933 in Rover to the late Tom and Sybil Humphreys Pugh. She was a homemaker and mother, a farmer and a member of the Rover Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard D. Turner and grandson-in-law, Steven R. McConnell.
Survivors are children and spouses, Johnny and Brenda Turner of Rover, Nancy and David Butler of Mabelvale; a sister, Deceine Elder of Little Rock; four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Services were held on Friday, April 8, 2005 at the Rover Baptist Church with Rev. Monroe Hunt officiating. Interment was held in Hunts Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Pallbearers were Roy Colbert, Steve Matheson, David Cates, Bill Frost, John Over-felt, Douglas Davis and T.A. McConnell. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 13, 2005)
Lawrence O. Turner, age 91 of Havana died Monday, June 23, 2008 at Mitchell Nursing Home. Born January 21, 1917 in Havana, he was the son of the late Melzer "Shorty" and Effie Apple Turner. He was the assistant area foreman and a heavy equipment operator for the Arkansas Highway Department for 28 years. He was a past member of the Havana City Council and Havana School; Board and a 32 degree Mason. He was a member of the Havana Presbyterian Church and an avid crappie fisherman.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Ada Foster Turner.
Survivors include a son, Larry Turner and wife, Marianka of Cabot; a sister, Florine Thompson of Ft. Smith; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be today, June 25 at 2:00 p. m. at the Havana Presbyterian Church. Burial will be at the Havana Cemetery. Pallbearers are Glen Mott, Norman Jones, Bob Smalley Harry Willard, Kenneth Crow, and Rick Bryant. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 25, 2008)
Leona "Lee" Estelle Turner, age 69, of Fayetteville, AR died Sunday, April 29, 2001 at Washington Regional Medical Center. She was born November 29, 1931 at Portales, NM, the daughter of Martin Luther and Velma Mae Daugherty Turner. She was a retired civil service secretary and a Baptist. She was a member of Republican Women.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Turner and a sister, Marie Turner.
She is survived by her mother, Velma Turner of Havana, AR; a brother, Carl Turner of Havana, AR; two nephews; one niece and several great nieces and nephews.
Service will be May 3, 2001 in the chapel of Wheeler Mortuary in Portales, NM. Burial will be in Portales Cemetery under the direction of Wheeler Mortuary in Portales. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 901 N. University, Little Rock, AR 72207 or Shriners Crippled Children's Hospital, 2001 S. Lindberg, St. Louis, MO 63131. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 2, 2001)
Mabel Lea Turner, of Morrilton, AR died Monday, July 13, 1998 at Morrilton. She was the daughter of Elbert P. and Lillie (Rouse) Atkinson and was born November 18, 1905 at Stony Point, near Houston, AR in Perry Co.
She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, Leland, Burl, Odell and Othello Atkinson and two sisters, Ethel Rinehart and Jewel Rinehart.
She is survived by two sons, James A. Turner of Aga, Guam and John E. Turner of Louisville, KV; five grandchildren, Jay Turner of Houston, TX, Ty Turner of Rockport, TX, Leigh A. Price, Lora A. Shields and Todd M. Turner all of Louisville, KY and five great grandchildren; a brother, Aubrey Atkinson of Little Rock, AR; three sisters, Eunice Hall of Perryville, AR, Pauline Younger of Roland, OK and Madeline Horton of Morrilton, AR. Burial was at Edlin Cemetery, Stony Point, near Houston, AR on July 17, 1998. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 22, 1998)
Nadine (Dee) Turner, Kennett, MO, a long time resident of Ola, AR passed away.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Turner; two sisters, Bea Ware of Olympia, WA and Betty Abernathy of Gerald, MS; also several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was Wednesday at the McDaniel Funeral Home in Kennett, MO. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 9, 1998)
Nina Irene Turner, age 86, of Havana, AR died Friday, February 18, 2000 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. She was born in Havana, AR February 26, 1913, daughter of the late Phillip and Melissa Fink Spivey. She was a mother and homemaker and a member of the Havana Assembly of God Church.
She was preceded in death by, her husband, R. E. Turner; a son, Harold Lynn Turner; a daughter, Nina Sue Bomer and 13 siblings.
Survivors include two sons, Dr. James E. Turner of Memphis, TN and Robert Lee "Butch" Turner of Havana, AR; two daughters, Pat Guinn of Havana, AR and Phyllis Brewer of Tulsa, OK; 12 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral service was February 20, 2000 at the Havana Assembly of God Church with Rev. E. O. Tackett officiating. Burial was in the Havana Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Allen Turner, Steven Turner, Galen Denham, Jamie Guinn, Charles Davis and Roy Jack Tomlin, Jr. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 23, 2000)
Thomas Spratley Turner, age 86, of Havana, died on January 27, 1950. He was born on February 16th, 1863, near China Grove, Alabama and was lovingly known around Havana as "Uncle Tom" (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 2, 1950)
Velma Mae Daugherty Turner, age 99, of Havana, AR was born February 22, 1908 in Blackwell, TX. She passed away March 4, 2007 in Danville, AR. She was a mother and a housewife.
She was preceded in death by a son, Raymond L. Turner; two daughters, Marie E. and Leona E. Turner and a grandson, Jason E. Turner.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Carl and Frances Ann Turner of Havana, AR; a sister-in-law, Sylvia Daugherty of Magazine, AR; three grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be today, Wednesday, March 7th, 10 a. m. at Roberts Memorial Chapel in Booneville with burial in Portales Cemetery in Portales, NM under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 7, 2007)
POTTSVILLE - Vic Turner, age 79, of Pottsville, retired cattleman, died Thursday. Turner was a Methodist and Army veteran of World War II.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. today at Pottsville United Methodist Church by the Rev. Ed Warren. Burial will be in Pisgah Cemetery by Humphrey Funeral Service of Russellville.
Survivors are his wife, Lola Tucker Turner; a sister, Pauline Freeman of Fayetteville, Ga. and a half brother; Howard Turner of Rover. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, -/-/1991?)
Vurline Charles Turner, age 72, of Bluffton, AR died Friday morning, October 11, 2002 at the Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. He was born July 1, 1930, at Bay, AR, the son of Charles Raymond Turner and Effie Rouse) Turner. He was a retired heavy equipment operator and of the Pentecostal Faith. He was a member of the Redman Lodge and the Eagle Lodge and was an avid musician, who loved Blue Grass Gospel. He loved the outdoors.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Ronald Eugene Turner and two sisters, Imogene Dillard and Audra Brown.
Survivors include his spouse, Tommie (Odom) Turner of the home; 3 sisters, Thelma Hughes of Burleson, TX, Jessie Secrease of West Plains, MO, and Bessie Polston of Jacksonville, AR; 1 brother, Willie Turner of Madisonville, TX; 4 sons, Jerry Turner of Berrien Springs, MI, Roger Turner of Ft. Myers, FL, Jimmy Turner of Davidsonville, GA, and Charlie Turner of Midwest City, OK; 4 stepsons, Dexter Sargent, III, of Clute, TX, Donald Sargent, Daniel Sargent, both of Angleton, TX, and Kevin Sargent of Clute, TX; 4 daughters, Barbara Norris of Benton Harbor, MI, Stella Smith of Eustace, TX, Helen Logan of Choctaw, OK, and Carolyn Hutta of Saint Joseph, MI; 1 stepdaughter, Robin Turner of Lake Jackson, Texas; 31 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were Tuesday, October 15, 2002 at the Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home Chapel with Sister Wanda Secrease officiating. Interment was in Shiloh Cemetery near Harrisburg. Arrangements by Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home. Pallbearers were grandsons. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 16, 2002)
William L. Turner, Sr. age 76 of Danville, AR died Saturday, September 23, 2000 at his home in Danville, AR. He was born April 24, 1924 in Dade County, FL to the late Weston L. and Maude Rountree Turner. He was a WWII Navy Veteran and a retired business owner. He was a member of the Plainview First Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Nadine Turner and a sister, Francis Prator.
Survivors are, his son and daughter-in-law, William "Bill" Jr. and Darlene Turner of Danville, AR; three grandchildren, Samantha, Elisabeth and Nathan Turner all of Danville, AR; a nephew, Tommy Joe Prator of Florida and a niece, Anne Longbrake of North Carolina.
Funeral service was held Tuesday, September 26, 2000 at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Danville, AR with Rev. Tom Deere and Elder James Isaacs officiating. Burial was in Earl Ladd Cemetery under the directions of Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Dennis Horn, J. W. Horn, Carl Horn, Lyndol Green, Fred Riddle and Corky McConnell. Honorary were, Elmer Partain, Troy McConnell and John Clement. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 27, 2000)
Linda Carol Tuttle, age 42, of Desoto, KS died Sunday, February 23, 1997 at the Intensiva Hospital, Kansas City, KS. She was an assembly worker with JCMRC in Lenexa, KS. She was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church of Lenexa, KS.
She was preceded in death by her father, Marlin Tuttle and a brother, Jerry Tuttle.
Survivors include mother, Hilda M. Deeds Tuttle of Desoto, KS; one brother, Jackie Tuttle of Desoto, KS; six sisters, Debra Wilburn, Nelda Tuttle, Marilyn Tuttle all of Desoto, KS, Vicky Tuttle and Cynthia Born of Eudora, KS an Paula Jones of Ottawa, KS; also included are seven nieces and nephews and one great niece.
Graveside service was March 1, 1997 at the Graves Cemetery at Delaware, AR by the Rev. Ronnie O'Neal. Services by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 5, 1997)
Marlin Wesley Tuttle, age 72, of DeSoto, KS, died Tuesday, February 4, 1997 at Olathe Medical Center, Olathe, KS. He was born January 30, 1925 in Mountain View, AR to Charles Martin and Ollie Adeline Russ Tuttle. He was a retired truck driver of 26 years and attended the First Southern Baptist Church in Lenexa, KS. He was a member of Teamsters Local 41, Kansas City, MO.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Jerry Tuttle.
He is survived by his wife, Hilda M. Deeds Tuttle of the home; a son, Jackie Tuttle of DeSoto, KS; seven daughters, Elaua Tuttle of DeSoto, KS, Debra Wilburn, DeSoto, KS, Melda Tuttle, DeSoto, KS, Vickey Tuttle, Eudora, KS, Cynthia Born, Eudora, KS, Marilyn Tuttle, DeSoto, KS, Paula Jones, Ottawa, KS; a sister, Ellen Leonard, Kansas City, MO and seven grandchildren. Funeral Service was February 6 at Bruce Funeral Home, Gardner, KS.
Graveside services were February 8 at Graves Cemetery, Delaware, AR by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 12, 1997)
Nelda Lee Tuttle, age 38, of DeSoto, Kansas died Thursday, July 2, 1998 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Lawrence, KS. She was born November 4, 1959 in Kansas City, MO, and graduated from DeSoto High School. She was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Lenexa, KS.
She was preceded in death by her father, Marlin Tuttle; a brother, Jerry Tuttle and a sister, Linda Carol Tuttle.
She is survived by her mother, Hilda M. Deeds Tuttle of DeSoto; one brother, Jack Tuttle, of DeSoto; five sisters, Debra Wilburn and Marilyn Tuttle of DeSoto, Vicky Tuttle and Cindy Born of Eudora, KS and Paula Jones of Paragould also included are several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service was July 6, 1998 at the family plot in Graves Cemetery in Dardanelle by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Memorial donations may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 8, 1998)
Bill Tygart, age 95, of Danville, died Thursday, April 24, 2008 at Mitchell Nursing Home in Danville. She was born July 30, 1912 in Plainview, Arkansas to the late William Henry and Sallie Barger Hunter. She and her husband Josh operated Tygart's General Store in Danville which was in business for over 40 years, beginning in 1930. She was a member of the Danville First Baptist Church and was an active member of the Wilson Sunday Class.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Josh Tygart; sister, Lula Love and brother, John Hunter.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Barger and Dons Tygart of Dallas; four grandchildren and spouses and ten great-grandchildren.
Graveside funeral services were held Saturday, April 26, 2008 at Russell Cemetery in Belleville with Reverend Jamie Staley officiating. Pallbearers were A. D. Morris, Ted Lyons, Lloyd Reed George, Jack Wilson, Joe Hissom, Waymon Sides and Dr. Forrest Moudy. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Russell Cemetery c/o Wanda Bull at Chambers Bank, Danville, AR 72833 or the Wilson Sunday School Class, First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 877 Danville, Arkansas 72833. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, Arkansas. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 30, 2008)
Faye Tygart, age 86, of Havana, AR died Wednesday, February 23, 2000 at her home in Havana, AR. She was born in Riley, AR June 26, 1913, daughter of the late Martin B. and Reola Quensenbury Foster. She and her husband, Ray Tygart had owned and operated Ray Tygart's Store in Havana for many years. She attended the Havana Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Zelta Sturdy and three brothers, Vestal, Hoyt and Oresta Foster.
Survivors include, her husband, Ray Tygart; a brother and sister-in-law, Martin B. Jr. and Etta Foster of Havana, AR; two sisters and brother-in-law, Ada and Lawrence Turner of Havana, AR and Helen White of El Dorado, AR; several sisters-in-law, Helen Foster, Lila Foster, Lila Apple all of Havana, AR, Winifred Tygart of Sheridan, AR, Mary Ruth Buckman of Tulsa, OK, Ruby Gardner of Denver, CO and Bill Tygart of Danville, AR and several nephews and nieces
Funeral services were held February 26, 2000 at the Havana Presbyterian Church with Rev. Floyd Shepherd and Rev. Hulon Wiser officiating. Burial was in the Havana Cemetery. Pallbearers were, John Sturdy, Rocky Foster, Johnny Foster, Larry Turner, Harry Foster, Benny Williams and Bill Stanley. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 1, 2000)
John Ray Tygart, age 90 of Havana, AR died Monday, June 5, 2000 at St. Anthony's Hospital in Morrilton. He was born October 18, 1909 at Belleville, AR to the late Benjamin Robert and Stella Copeland Tygart. He was a retired merchant, member of the Havana Presbyterian Church, member for over 50 years of the Belleville Christian Lodge 394 and a World War II veteran.
Survivors include two sisters, Mary Buckman, Tulsa, OK and Ruby Gardner of Denver, CO and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, June 7, 2000 at 10:00 a. m. at the Havana Presbyterian Church with Rev. Floyd Shepherd and Rev. Hulon Wiser officiating. Burial will be in the Havana Cemetery at Havana, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 7, 2000)
Tommy Tygart, age 71, of Cabot, lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday, May 3, 2006. He was born September 19, 1934 in Woodson to the late Joe T. and Iva Lester Tygart. He lived most of his adult life in Little Rock and Cabot. He was a member of Baugh Chapel Baptist Church, a Veteran Paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne U. S. Army during the Korean War and he owned and operated several businesses. He's DX in Little Rock, John and Andy's Cafe in Little Rock and Cabot Carpet Cleaners. He was a Little League Coach at the Jr. Deputy Baseball Complex in the early 1970's. He was a musician and songwriter and recorded songs in Nashville, TN. He wrote four songs that are copyrighted with BMI. One song went to 2 in Denmark and one song 5 on the Foreign Charts.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one niece, Dana Coney.
Survivors include his loving wife, Phyllis McClure Tygart of the home; son, Jody and Melissa Tygart; daughter Amanda and Scott Johnson; grandson, Adin Thomas Tygart and granddaughter, Hannah Avery Johnson all of Cabot; three brothers, Billy Tygart of Woodson, R. L. Tygart, Shirley and Sam Tygart of Hensley; three sisters, Aline Stone of Little Rock, Priscilla Carlton of Woodson and Macele Howard of Hensley; several nieces, nephews and many other family and friends.
Graveside services were held Friday, May 5, 2006 at Hunt's Cemetery in Rover with Rev. Herbert Sughert officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 10, 2006)
Wilma L. Black Tygart, age 68 of Havana, AR, formerly of Dardanelle, AR passed away Tuesday, July 15, 1997 at Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born February 12, 1929 in Dunbar, OK. She was self employed and a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, Paul Tygart of Havana; a son, James Black of Dardanelle; a daughter, Sandy Edwards of Springdale, AR; a brother, James Casinger of CA; a sister, Sue O'Bryant of Little Rock; three grandsons, James L. Black of Belle Vista, AR, and Chad and Danny Hipps both of Russellville, AR; a granddaughter, Kim McDaniels of Russellville and three great grandsons, Hayden Hipps of Russellville and Joey and Justin McDaniels both of Russellville.
Funeral services was July 18 at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with burial at the Havana Cemetery in Havana, AR. Pallbearers were Travis McDaniels, Sammy Dennis, Chuck Dennis, Lynn Walker, Danny Hipps, Chad Hipps and James Black. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 23, 1997)
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