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Tyler, Ella Rose -- Vaughn, Artie M.
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Ella Rose Tyler, 2 months of age, died Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at St. Mary s Regional Medical Center. The daughter of Chris and Michelle Graves Tyler, she was born March 10, 2009 in Russellville.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Mark Graves and great grandparents Lima Faye & Winton Piercy. Ella was her mother s sunshine in the darkest hour. Ella had big beautiful blue eyes that lit up the room. She was truly loved and will never be forgotten. Ella Rose will always grow in her mother s heart.
She is survived by her parents, Michelle Graves Tyler & Chris Tyler of Russellville; sister, Annelise Tyler of Russellville; maternal grandparents, Jana & Terry Mackie of Dover, paternal grandparents, Butch & Toni Tackett of Danville; maternal step-grandfather, J. B. Sloop of Danville; maternal great grandparents, I. B. & Barbara Stewart of Russellville; maternal great grandparents, Paul & Kay Graves of Tennessee; paternal great grandparents, Betty Morris of Dardanelle, an uncle, Chris Graves of Bentonville; two aunts, Ruby Sloop of Danville and Carleigh Tackett of Danville.
Funeral service was May 23, 2009 at Humphrey Chapel with the Rev. Lynn Garner officiating. Burial was at East Point Cemetery at Russellville 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, May 27, 2009)
Lena Tyler, age 78, of Hollis died Friday, March 15, 2002 at St. Josephs Regional Health Center in Hot Springs, AR. She was born in Rover, AR on November 23, 1923 and is the daughter of the late Thomas Steel and Carley Edell Green Cathey.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, Hays Wilburn Cathey, Thomas Wayne Cathey, Milburn Edwin Cathey, and Raymond Glen Cathey, and three sisters, Bonnie Reece, Zerline Williams, and Virgie Cochran.
Survivors include her husband, Oval W. Tyler; a son, Robert Williams and a daughter, Jolene Mull, both of Las Vegas, Nevada; a brother, Willious Cathey or Rover; a sister, Pauline Pelt of Dardanelle.
Graveside funeral services were Monday, March 18, 2002 at 2:00 p. m. at Nooner Cemetery near Hollis. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 20, 2002)
Oval Tyler, age 88 of Hollis died Wednesday, June 26, 2002 at his home. He was born April 18, 1914 in Hollis, Arkansas to the late Allie and Savannah Jones Tyler. He was a WWII Army Veteran and retired after 41 years from AMF in California.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lena Tyler; three brothers, Herman Tyler, Cleo Tyler, Herschel Tyler.
Survivors include one son, Robert Williams of Las Vegas, Nevada; a daughter, Jolene Moll of Las Vegas, Nevada; two brothers, Therrin Tyler of Maumelle and Theo Tyler of Bigelow; three half-sisters, Sybil Orum, Sylvia Aldridge and Martha Ann Muncy all of Fresno, California and a host of nephews and nieces.
Graveside services were Monday, July 1, 2002, 10:00 a. m. at Nooner Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 3, 2002)
Ruby Billue Tyler, age 81, of Little Rock, AR passed away Saturday, September 4, 2004. She was born January 31, 1923, in Plainview, AR, the daughter of Robert E. and Beulah (Ross) Billue. She was a 1940 graduate of Plainview-Rover High School and belonged to the Kruizin Knukes Travel Club, the Masonic Order of the Eastern Star and was of the Methodist faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Therian "Bud" Tyler; a granddaughter, Alycia Gillum and a sister, Virgie Nell Brasier.
She is survived by her husband of 64-years, Therian E. Tyler; two daughters, Jan Tyler and Ron Loney of South Dakota and Jeanne Tyler Crews of Little Rock; two sisters, Ruth Reed of -Katy, TX and Gladys Lowell of Vacaville, CA; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
A memorial service was held September 7, 2004 at Plainview United Methodist Church with Rev. Billie Jean Tate officiating. A private burial followed. Memorials may be made to American Stroke Association, 909 West 2nd, Little Rock, AR 72201. Arrangements by Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, Little Rock, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 8, 2004)
The Spirit and the Soul left the body of Theo Tyler Thursday, July 17, 2008, at Conway Regional Medical Center. He was born December 95 1919, in Hollis, AR. He was 88 and a member of Bigelow Church of Christ.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Verla Mae (Mahan) Tyler.
He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Kenneth Tipton of Bigelow; three grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Great grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Services were held July 19 at Roller-McNutt Chapel in Con-way with interment at Vollman Cemetery in Bigelow. Obituary provided by Roller McNutt Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 23, 2008)
Therian Elbert Tyler, 87, of Little Rock, passed away March 7, 2005. He was born December 10, 1917 to Allie W. Tyler and Savannah Jones Tyler. He was a 32nd degree Mason, and for over fifty years was a member of the Scottish Rite, Kruizin Knukes Travel Club, and a veteran of WWII. He was a retired cement mason, and a member of AFL/CIO.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Ruby, one son, Bud Tyler, four brothers, Herman, Cleo, Oval, and Herschel Tyler, and one grandchild, Alycia Gillum.
He is survived by his daughters, Jan Loney and her husband, Ron of New Effington, South Dakota, and Jeanne Crews of Little Rock; brother, Theo Tyler of Bigelow, Arkansas; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 11, 2005 at Plainview United Methodist Church and Reverend by Billie Jean Tate officiating. Burial will follow at the Salem Cemetery in Plainview, Arkansas. No visitation will be held. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association of Arkansas, 909 West 2nd Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 or to Hospice Home Care, 2200 Bowman Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 9, 2005)
Bryan Underwood, age 65 of Havana, died Friday, January 20, 2006 at his home in Havana. He was born in Sand Springs, Oklahoma on May 1, 1940 to Bertie and Helen Winnie Graham Underwood. He served in the United States Army, and was retired from Wayne Poultry.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Robert Daniel Underwood and Johnny Ray Underwood and a sister, Betty May Underwood.
Survivors include three brothers and sisters-in-law, Jack and Sharon Underwood of Havana, Ernest and Sandra Underwood of Dardanelle and Jerry and Floy Underwood of Dardanelle; a sister and brother-in-law, Ruby Helen and Charles Edward Traughber of Havana; fifteen nephews and nieces. Graveside memorial service was held on Monday, January 23, 2006 at the Havana Cemetery. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 25, 2006)
Dr. Eric Ott Underwood, age 70, of Waveland died Monday in a hospital in Ft. Smith. Dr. Underwood had been a medical doctor at Waveland for the last 49 years. He was a graduate of the University Medical School in Little Rock, a member of the Arkansas Medical Society and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Estella Underwood; one son, John D. Underwood of Waveland; two daughters, Mrs. Fred Martin of Tottom, Okla. and Mrs. Edwin Hodges of Ft. Smith; a sister Mrs. E. L. McBride of Ft. Smith and six grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, March 24, 1960)
Ina Mae Underwood, age 80; A graveside service will be held in Patterson for longtime resident Ina Mae Johnston Underwood. She died Monday [June 23, 2003] at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock. Born in Rover, Ark., Mrs. Underwood lived in Patterson for 60 years. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her brother, Robert Johnston of Manchester, Ohio; and sisters Mildred Janski Little Rock, Ark., and Melva Martin, also of Arkansas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe Underwood.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Patterson District Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Hillview Funeral Chapel, 450 W Las Palmas Ave., in Patterson [Stanislaus County, California]. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Mary Fowler Leek, Newspaper: unknown, 6/26/2003)
James Loyal Underwood, age 54, of Danville, died Sunday at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born July 24, 1948 in Centerville. He was a truck driver.
He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard James Underwood.
Survivors include his mother, Genevel Pearson of Danville; two brothers, Johnny Wayne Underwood of Washington State, Richard Ernest Robison of Danville; a sister, Evelyn Loretta Evans of Hope, AR; his companion, Barbara Ray, and several nephews, and nieces.
Funeral services were Tuesday, at 2:00 p. m. at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Danville. Burial was in Earl Ladd Cemetery. Pallbearers were Sam Hale, Eddie Wayne Harper, Eddie Dean Robison, Scott Regan, Henri Keener, Henri Keener, Jr. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 21, 2002)
Leon Underwood, age 71, of Widener, AR formerly of Crittenden County died October 24, 2006 at Baptist East in Memphis, TN. He was a former laborer.
He is survived by his father, Ray Underwood of Hughes, AR; one daughter, Tina Underwood of Russellville, AR; two sons, Michael Underwood of Widener, AR and Matthew Underwood of Forrest City, AR; four sisters, Alice Duncan of Fulton, MS, Lois Mullvain of Marengo, IL, Hazel Leffelman of Kington, IL and Betty Rose of Marion, AR; two brothers, Gerene Underwood of Compton, IL and Jimmy Underwood of Rochelle, IL; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Graveside service was October 27, 2006 at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 1, 2006)
Leon Underwood, age 69, of Dardanelle, departed this life on Tuesday, June 12, 2007, at Dardanelle Nursing Center. He was born June 7, 1938 at Scranton, to the late Arthur and Suzie Melinda Campbell Underwood. He was a member for the First Baptist Church in Delaware. He was retired from Robinson Inc; in earlier years working in timber is what he enjoyed. He was a retired member of the National Guard and Ready Reserves of the U. S. Army.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Dorothy Underwood of Delaware; sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen and Sophia Elaine Underwood of Delaware, Kevin and Elizabeth "Beth" Underwood of Dardanelle, Travis and Suzann "Suzie" Underwood of Delaware; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Josh Wesley of Dardanelle; brothers and sisters-in-law, Truman and Faye Underwood of Delaware, Dean and Jewell Underwood of Hector; sisters and brothers-in-law, Hilda Haney of Dardanelle, Nellie Wurst Garman and husband Roger of Dardanelle; aunt, Inez Farmer Paris; four grandchildren; six step grandchildren; five step great grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Friday, June 15, 2007, at Graves Cemetery, Delaware with Rev. Jackie Pledger and Pastor Wylie Jones officiating. Pallbearers were Tim Underwood, Robbie Underwood, Larry Underwood, Richard Wurst, Edsel Farnam, and Michael Antrim. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 20, 2007)
Louis Truman Underwood, age 78, of Delaware died Friday, September 28, 2007 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was born October 29, 1928, near New Blaine to the late Arthur and Susie Campbell Underwood.
He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Leon Underwood and a sister, Hilda Haney.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Faye Pledger Underwood of Delaware; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Peggy Underwood of Pottsville; granddaughters and their husbands, Melissa and Shad Roe of Hector, Kristi and James Higgs of Russellville; a step granddaughter, Paige Morgan DuVall of Pottsville; great grandchildren, Morgan and Shannon Fae Roe, Baron Truman and River Lillian Higgs; sister, Nellie Wurst Garmon of Delaware; brother, Dean Underwood of Scottsville; numerous nephews and nieces.
Graveside services were held Monday, October 1, 2007, 10:00 a. m. at Graves Cemetery in Delaware with Jackie and Al Pledger officiating. Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 3, 2007)
Vela Marie Massey Underwood, age 72, of Danville, AR died Friday, December 21, 2007 at St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock, AR. She was born October 23, 1935 in Danville, AR the daughter of the late Otis and Reetha Moss Massey. She was a member of the Danville Assembly of God Church and a pharmaceutical technician for 22 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Bobbye Holley and Carolyn Carr.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Roy Underwood; two daughters and husbands, Beverly and Jackie Bratton of Danbury, TX and Cindy and Garry Shingleur of Russellville, AR; four grandchildren; two brothers, Jim Massey of Morrilton, AR and Charles Massey of Hampton, AR; a sister, Gerri Smith of Springfield, MO; numerous nieces, nephews and beloved friends.
Service was December 24, 2007 at the Assembly of God Church in Danville with Rev. Ronnie Reddin officiating. Interment was in the Earl Ladd Cemetery. Pallbearers were Danny, Kevin and Wayne Underwood, Glen Mott, Garry Shingleur and Jackie Bratton. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 26, 2007)
Zephaniah Scot Underwood, age 8, of Oklahoma, born June 22, 1995 in Russellville, AR and his cousin Dalton Lane Davis, age 8, together went to be with Jesus on February 28, 2004 Zephaniah's survivors include his father and stepmother, Kevin and Tammy Underwood of Owasso, OK; his mother Tracy Davis and finance Randy Burrows of Havana, AR; a step-brother, Christian Melter of Owasso, OK; a sister, Hailey Davis of Havana, AR; paternal grandparents, Jack and Sharon Underwood of Havana, AR; maternal grandparents, Gerald and Lura Davis of Plainview, AR; step-grandmother, Carol Satterfield of Danville, AR; great-grandmother, Margaret Davis of Plainview, AR; two aunts, Deana Underwood of Purdy, MO and Teresa Noblett and finance Brandt Roach of Hot Springs, AR; one uncle Tommy and Teresa Davis of Texarkana, AR; four first cousins, Lauren and Nathan Massey of Purdy, MO, Megan Davis of Texarkana and Riley Noblett of Hot Springs, AR and a host of great-aunts, great-uncles, cousins and friends. He was an active second grader at Hodson Elementary School who loved to play baseball and football and loved to fish. He was a Cub Scout in Pack 897 in Owasso, OK and attended the Church On The Move in Tulsa where he served as an usher in Children's Ministry.
Funeral service will be today, Wednesday, March 3, 2004 at 11:00 a. m. at the Western Yell County Church of Christ with Rev. W. A. Gorman officiating. Interment will be at Havana Cemetery, Havana, AR under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers will be Scott Self, Tony Foster, Keith Smith and Jason Ridenour (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 3, 2004)
Julio Honduras Aaron Emilo Uolloa, age 20, of Plainview, AR died Saturday, January 6, 2001 at Plainview, AR. He was a native of Honduras and worked for Parkstone in Morrilton.
Survivors include, his fianc e, Carrie Scott; adopted mother, Donna; adopted brothers, George and Roy; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Valerie and Rickey Yandell and Mindy Meredith; nieces, Josie Meredith and Megan Yandell; nephew, Garett Meredith all of Plainview, AR and a host of American friends.
A memorial service was held Saturday, January 13, 2001 at the Jesus Name Pentecostal Church with Rev. Stacy Lisenby officiating. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 17, 2001)
Donald Edward Upton, age 69 of Clarksville, died Monday, September 25, 2006 at the Clarksville Convalescent Home. He was born March 4, 1937 at Dustin, OK to the late Jesse James and Dorthy Ralston Upton. He was a Navy veteran and longtime resident of Clarksville. He enjoyed reading, writing, working and creating puzzles.
He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Bill Upton, and a sister, Peggy Davidson, and step-father, Jim Ford.
Survivors include his son, Terry Upton of San Diego, CA; two brothers, Gary Upton of Warner, OK, and James Ford of Knoxville, AR; a grandchild, Nathan Upton of San Diego, CA; foster son, Patrick Wood of Clarksville; good friends, Vicky Henry and Amy Vanderheiden of Clarksville.
Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 04, 2006)
Margie Ann Ussery, age 65, of Plainview, AR died Thursday, June 14, 2001 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. She was born in Rio Hundo, TX, daughter of the late Newton Amos and Annie Eluery Whitley Wilson.
Survivors include her sister, Frances Hersel of Ola; her companion, James Lambert of Plainview, AR and several nieces and nephews.
The body will be cremated. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR, (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 27, 2001)
E. D. Utley, age 80, died August 11, 2002. Born November 18, 1921 in Chickalah, he was the son of the late Wiley and Suphemy Utley. He served in WWII in the 77th Navy Seabees and enjoyed 28 years of Navy reunions. He was a car salesman in Tulsa, Oklahoma for 45 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Verniece Hames Utley; his parents; a sister, Edith Utley and brothers, Otha and Homer Utley.
Survivors include a daughter, Brenda J. of Ft. Worth. Other extended and local family includes Tommy and Jean Campbell family of Phoenix, AZ, Robert "Sonny" and Betty George of Danville, William Norris and family of Dardanelle, Bobby Atkinson and family of Russellville, and Delena Pennington and family of Dardanelle.
Services were held Wednesday in Tulsa at Moores Eastlawn Chapel. Interment with military honors was Saturday, August 17 at 11:00 a. m. at New Hope Cemetery, Dardanelle, Arkansas by Cornwell Funeral Home Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 21, 2002)
Verniece Helen Utley, age 74, of Tulsa, OK died Wednesday, May 6, 1998 at St. John's Hospital in Tulsa, OK. She was born June 5, 1923 in Chickalah, Yell County, Arkansas to the late Roy and Georgia Pennington Hames. During WWII was did her part at Spartan Air Craft, Tulsa, OK and was secretary in the engineering division at Sun Oil Company for 33 years. She was a faithful, loyal and loving member of White City Baptist Church for 40 years.
She is survived by her husband, Ed D. Utley; a daughter, Brenda J. Utley of Ft. Worth, TX; two sisters, Betty George of Mt. George, AR and Jean Campbell of Phoenix, AZ; an uncle, Garland Pennington of Dardanelle, AR and other family in Arkansas and Florida.
Graveside service was May 11, 1998 at New Hope Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 13, 1998)
James R Valentine, born January 8, 1862 at Havana and passed away June 11, 1952 at Portland, Ore. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church.
He is survived by his wife, of Portland, Ore.; four sons, Edd of Dector, Ark., Hubert of Vernon, Texas, Gayle of Cathlamet, Wash.; four daughters, Mrs. Charles Chapp, Mrs. Roy Jenkins and Mrs. Garrett Chambers of Portland, Ore. and Mrs. Ollis McBride of Guadalupe, Calif. ; 17 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 26, 1952)
Lola Mae Valentine, age 84, of Ola, AR was called home March 31, 2003 at her home in Ola, AR. She was a salesman and a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary in Winton, CA. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in McLeod, OK. Her passion in life was her family and bingo.
She is preceded in death by two sons, Harold J. Collins and Donald G. Collins.
She is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Sheila D. Collins of Ola, AR and Joyce A. and Bruce Mitchell of Belleville, AR; seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 2003 at Moore's Chapel Methodist Church with burial in the Moore's Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville, AR. The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Roberts Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be children and grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 2, 2003)
Mrs. Audrey S. Vance, age 90, of Dardanelle, AR widow of Ross Jennings Vance died Monday, April 10, 2000 at Stella Manor Nursing Home in Russellville, AR. She was born September 26, 1909 in Zearing, Iowa to the late Frank and Jane Humphrey Pierce. She attended the University of Northern Iowa and graduated from Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, AR. She taught school in Iowa for ten years before moving to Dardanelle and she taught in Dardanelle School District for 29 years before her retirement. She was a member of the AEA Arkansas Retired Teachers Association, Yell County Retired Teachers Association and the Pisgah Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by a grandson, Steven Vance.
Survivors are, two sons, James Vance of Dardanelle, AR and David Vance of Sparks, Nevada; one daughter, Jane Rainey of Pine Bluff, AR; two sisters, Edna Fields of Ackworth, IA and Vivian Neubaeur of California; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Graveside service will be Wednesday, April 12, 2000 at 2:00 p. m. at Bryant's Cove Cemetery by Rev. Floyd Erwin. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 12, 2000)
Bobbye Bradley Vance, age 75, of Benton, AR died Friday, October 12, 2001 at the Arkansas Hospice Center in North Little Rock, AR. She was born February 28, 1926 in Eudora, AR to the late Robert and Gertrude Clark Bradley. She was a retired floor supervisor for Wal-Mart and a member of the First United Methodist Church, Dardanelle.
Survivors are one son, Gary Vance of Maumelle, AR; daughter, Jacklyn Hirakawa of Los Alamos, NM; two sisters, Betty Bradley Bird of Houston, TX and June Bradley Henderson of Chicago, IL and two grandsons, Eric and Brandon Hirakawa.
Graveside service was October 15, 2001 at Brearley Cemetery by Rev. Floyd Ervin. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 17, 2001)
James R. Vance, age 69 of Dardanelle, died Monday, December 3, 2007, at the River Valley Medical Center. A son of the late Ross Jennings and Audrey Sarah Pierce Vance, he was born May 22, 1938 in Webster City, IA. He attended Dardanelle High School before joining the United States Air Force. He received his accounting degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and worked following his retirement at the Bank of Dardanelle (now Rivertown Bank). He was a member of Saint John's Catholic Church in Russellville and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew, Steven Vance.
Survivors include his wife, Dale Vance; a son and daughter-in-law, Edward James and Pamela Vance of Benton; a daughter and son-in-law, Terri Lynn and Walter Vogel of Normal, 1L; a brother, David Frank Vance of Russellville; a sister and brother-in-law, Jane and Don Rainey of Maumelle; three grandchildren.
The funeral mass was Thursday, December 6, 2007 at Saint John's Catholic Church by Father William F. Thomas. Burial in Rest Haven Memorial Park was by Shinn Funeral Service. The Rosary was Wednesday at the Shinn Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Altar Society of Saint John's Catholic Church, 1900 West Main Street, Russellville, AR 72801. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 12, 2007)
Dorothy VanDeMark, age 81, of Ola, AR went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 2, 2005 at the Yell County Nursing Home. She was born January 12, 1924 at Centerville, AR to Andrew and Orbie Scott Holley. She was a 1941 graduate of Ola High School and retired as secretary of the City of Ola and was a member of the Ola Free Will Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by five brothers, Leon, Odell, John, Scott and Billy Holley.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Diane VanDeMark of Waxahachie, TX; a brother, Charles Holley of Downey, CA; three grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Funeral service was Saturday at the Centerville Assembly of God Church with burial in New Hope Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 9, 2005)
Vitus Mayer Vandenberg, age 80, of Ola, AR died August 31, 2003 at the Dardanelle Hospital. He was born September 18, 1922 in Oklahoma to the late Vitus and Ora Ellen Hughey Vandenberg. He was a WWII Navy Veteran and a retired brick layer.
He was preceded in death by an uncle, Nick Vandenberg.
He is survived by his wife, Velma Striker Vandenberg; two sons, Gary Vandenberg of Dayton, NV and Nicholas "Nicky" Vandenberg of Fayetteville, AR; a daughter, Iris Rogers of Lead Hill, AR; a step-daughter, Sandy Flores of Ola, AR; one sister, Peggy Cantrell of Kansas City, MO and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 10, 2003)
Mrs. Mable C. Vandiver, age 87, of Hemet, California, widow of the late Marvin Vandiver of California and the late Anderson Compton of Wing, Arkansas, died March 4, 1979, in a retirement village in Hemet, CA. She was the former Mable Caviness, daughter of Will and Elizabeth Campbell Caviness. She was a member of the United Methodist Church.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Genevieve Nicholson of Capitola, CA; a son, Bill Bob Compton, of Maplewood, LA; one grandson, two great-granddaughters, two sisters, Mrs. Oda Lofland of Briggsville, Mrs. Lola Wilson of Vivian, LA; three half-brothers, Roy and Neal half-brothers, Roy Caviness of Winslow, Arizona, James Caviness of Corning, Calif, and Neal Caviness of Louisville, Kentucky.
Funeral services were Friday at 2 p.m. in the Cornwell Chapel at Danville. The interment was at Zion Cemetery, Briggsville, AR. Pall bearers were Billy Seth Lofland, Fred Burnett, Jim Caviness, Buford Keathley, D. N. Keathley, Charles E. Richison and Dr. Compton George. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 3-14-1979)
Noel Arch "Buck" VanDover, 98, of Russellville, formerly of Plainview, died Friday, March 26, 2004 at Russellville Nursing Center. The son of Marshall Arch and Elizabeth Pullen VanDover, he was born August 6, 105 in Casa.
He was a 1922 graduate of Plainview-Rover High School and a 1926 graduate of Hendrix College. He attended graduate school in 1927 at Georgia Tech in Atlanta studying economics. He returned to Plainview, where with his father, he operated VanDover Hardware and had an interest in the First State Bank of Plainview and Ola. Over time, VanDover Hardware became a general store and was the Yell County representative for Gardner (now Humphrey) Funeral Home, After many years on the First State Bank Board of Directors, he became the principal owner and president. Upon sale of VanDover Hardware and First State Bank, he became associated with the Bank of Dardanelle where he served on the Board of Directors and as Vice President. He remained as an honorary member of the Board of Directors upon his retirement in 1998. He was a member of the Plainview United Methodist Church and was honored by his church in 1977 for "loyal and faithful service to the church and community"
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Maxine Baker VanDover whom he married on June 14, 1931.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Lou & Travis Adams of Russellville, AR; a grandson & his wife, Andy & Chanda Adams of Little Rock, AR; a granddaughter, Anna Adams of Kansas City, MO; 2 great grandchildren, Maggie rnma Adams of Little Rock, AR.
Funeral was Monday, March 29, 2004 at Humphrey Chapel. Rev Mackey Yokem and Rev. Matthew Johnson officiated. Burial was in Sandlin Cemetery at Ola by Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to Plainview United Methodist Church, Plainview, AR 72857 or First United Methodist Church in Russellville, 301 South Denver. Russellville, AR 72801. Internet obituary may be found at Legacy. com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 31, 2004)
Macie Holt Vanhaverbeke, age 90, of Benton, AR passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2003. She was born to the late James and Maud Holt on September 18, 1913 in Mount George, AR. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hank Vanhaverbeke; four brothers and six sisters.
She is survived by her sister, Thelma Polk of Guy, AR and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service by Ashby Funeral Home of Benton, AR will be today, December 30th at 10 a. m. at the Mount George Cemetery in Mount George, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 31, 2003)
Francis Marion Vanlandingham, age 82, of Gravelly died Friday morning in a Perryville rest home. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include a half brother, Albert Vanlandingham, in California and a number of nieces and nephews. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, February 11, 1960)
Audie Lee VanZandt, age 89, of Danville died Monday, December 17, 2001 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. Mrs. VanZandt was born April 12, 1912 in Walnut Grove, Yell County, Arkansas to the late William C. "Lum" and Ida Dona Cherry Adair. She was a homemaker and mother and a member of the Assembly of God Church in Havana.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Floyd Shaw and Travis VanZandt; three brothers, Kermitt Adair, Raymond Adair, and Virgil Adair.
Survivors are two daughters, Alice Inman of Twin Falls, Idaho and Mary Ann Briscoe of Luther, Oklahoma; a brother, Cecil Adair of Belleville, Arkansas; and a sister, Lois Clemons of Waldron, Arkansas; five grandchildren, Sherrie Johnson, Teresa Gorman, Rose Russell, Cassandra Briscoe, and Travis Briscoe and eight great grandchildren.
Services will be held Thursday, December 20, 2001, at 10:00 a. m. at the Assembly of God Church in Havana with Rev. Hulon Wiser and Rev. Eddie Morton officiating. Interment will be in Moores Chapel Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Visitation will be today Wednesday, December 19 from 6 to 7:30 p. m. Pallbearers will be James Adair, Paul Adair, Ray Adair, Damon Adair, Jackie Catlett, R. H. Williams, Loyd Adair. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 19, 2001)
Mr. James A. "Jim" VanZandt age 88, of Danville, AR died Friday, April 18, 1997 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born April 11, 1909 in Havana, AR to the late Vc-ie and Martha J. Ellis VanZandt. He was a member of the Church of God of Abrahamic Faith and retired after 27 years as a construction foreman with Arkansas Power and Light.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Beatrice B. VanZandt.
Survivors his wife, Ruth Aquilla Baker VanZandt; three sons and daughters-in-law, James and Ruth VanZandt of Waveland, AR, Charles and Norma VanZandt of Kansas City, MO and Doyle and Denise VanZandt of Baton Rouge, LA; three daughters and sons-in-law, Charlene and Charles Fowler, Phyllis and Dr. Compton George and Joann and Joe Taylor all of Danville; a sister, Berniece Cherry of Danville; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Service was Monday at the Havana Assembly of God with Rev. E. O. Tacketter officiating. Interment was in Moore's Chapel Cemetery, Waveland, AR by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. Pallbearers were grandsons Dr. Richard VanZandt, Alan VanZandt, Eddie VanZandt, Alex VanZandt, Steve Fowler, Dr. Lary George, Lance and Brad Taylor. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 23, 1997)
Vollie Autman VanZant, age 71, of Havana, died unexpectedly Sunday while riding in an automobile with his son. Doctors reported that he suffered a heart attack. A native of Van Zandt County Texas, he had lived in Yell County for the past 60 years.
Surviving are his widow; three sons, Jim of Danville; Travis of Havana and Trenton D. of the U. S. Army stationed at Camp Chaffee; three daughters, Mrs. Elmer Cherry of Havana; Mrs. Ray Anderson of Sapulpa, Oklahoma and Mrs. Lahoma Stahl ofBelleville; two sisters, Mrs. Dora McElroy; and Mrs. Ella Hilderbrand, both of Texas and 16 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 1, 1949)
Dortha A. Vasssaur, age 90, of Dardanelle, AR died Sunday at the Dardanelle Hospital. She was born March 28, 1913 in Delaware, AR to the late Norman Wood and Dora Farnam Wood Winner Jay. She was a retired line worker for Val Mac Industries and a homemaker. She was baptized at an early age and attended the First Baptist Church in Delaware until her health began to fail.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Vassaur; three sisters, Ocie Clark, Ruth Bata and Bonnie Wood and two stepbrothers, Bobby and Kenneth Jay.
Survivors include three brothers and sisters-in-law, William and Arminta Winner of Delaware, Milbern and Cindy Jay of Redding, CA, Rev. David and Cilestine Jay of Dardanelle, AR, Nancy Jay of Delaware, AR and Jeanetta Jay of Dardanelle, AR; several nephews and nieces and a host of great-nephews and nieces.
Service will be Wednesday, February 18, 2004 at 2:00 p. m. at Faith Church in Dardanelle with Rev. David Jay and Rev. Wiley Jones officiating. Interment will be in Graves Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers will be Bill Altemus, Jon Lewis, Ron Bata, James Bata, Gregg Marcusfen, Pat Schmitz and Joe Showden. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 18, 2004)
Mrs. Artie M. Vaughn, 89, of Whittier, Calif., a former resident of Yell County, died July 28, 1986 at Whittier. She was the widow of Cecil Vaughn Sr., and daughter of the late Joseph H. and Rosa Harkey of Havana.
Survivors include a son, Cecil Vaughn Jr. of Fullerton, Calif.; a daughter, Charlene Poole of Whittier, Calif.; a brother, Joe H. Harkey of Highland, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Vada Smith of Dardanelle; five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral and burial were July 31 at Whittter. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 8-20-1986)
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