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Mrs. Billie Jean Vaughn, age 72 of Dardanelle, AR, widow of Joe Vaughn, died Tuesday, January 2, 2001 at the Dardanelle Hospital. She was born March 17, 1928 in Carden Bottom, Yell County, AR to the late Clarence and Cora Sawyer McGlothin. She was a former clerk for Moore's Mini Mart in Dardanelle, a homemaker and mother and a member of the Assembly of God Church in Carden Bottom.
Survivors are two sons, Larry Joe and Dogan Phillip Vaughn of Dardanelle, AR; two sisters, Jessica Pagada of California and Mary Nell Booth of Dardanelle, AR and three grandchildren, Joey Vaughn of Russellville, AR and Justin and Savana Vaughn both of Dardanelle, AR.
Service was January 5, 2001 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle, AR with Rev. Wayne Bookout officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Roy Tillman, Jr. Chris Mans, C. L. Dawson, Joey Vaughn, Justin Vaughn, Bob Lyons. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 10, 2001)
Dogan M. Vaughn, aged 54, prominent Yell County stockman and farmer died Friday at a hospital at Russellville. He was a native of Yell County and lived most of his life at Carden Bottom where he operated extensive farm holdings.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lola Harkey Vaughn; a son, Joe Vaughn of Dardanelle; a daughter, Mrs. Wanda Lee Suggs of Fort Smith, and a brother, Cecil Vaughn of California.
Funeral service was held Monday afternoon at the Assembly of God church in Carden Bottom by Rev. Earl Findley and Rev. Lonnie Guest. Burial was in the Brearley cemetery. Pall bearers were Donald Barger, Roflow (or Rollow) Carden and Bo Howell of Russellville, Paul Parks, Warren McGuire, Robert Keenan, W. H. McClure, Jr. and Dick Tillman. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Mary Fowler Leek, Newspaper: Post-Dispatch, Dardanelle, Arkansas, 11/19/1955)
Dwight Vaughn Dies In Highway 80 Accident - Dwight D. Vaughn, age 25 of Danville, was killed in a two vehicle accident at 5:55 p. m. on Sunday, May 25, 2008, just a few miles west of the Yell County line on State Hwy. 80. David S. Berry, age 24 of Mena was also killed in this fatal accident. Vaughn was a 2001 Danville High School graduate and was a carpenter for Gooch Construction. He was also an organ donor. According to an accident report, Arkansas State Trooper Eric L. Wold, the Berry vehicle was traveling west on Hwy. 80 when Vaughn's vehicle apparently crossed the double yellow line, striking Berry's vehicle in the front. Seat belts were in use in both vehicles. Berry was driving a 1995 Chevy pickup and Vaughn was driving a 1996 Chevy pickup.
A memorial service will be held for Vaughn today, Wednesday, May 28, at 6:30 m. at Mr. Vaughn's parent's home on 10128 Gooch Lane, Hwy. 154, with Aaron Reddin officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 28, 2008)
Dwight Dean Vaughn, age 25 of Danville, died Sunday, May 25, 2008 at Mercy Medical Center in Waldron. He was born April 2, 1983 in Russellville, Arkansas to Hal & Sredah Scott Vaughn. Dwight was a 2001 graduate of Danville High School and was a carpenter for Gooch Construction. Dwight was also an organ donor.
Survivors include parents, Hal & Sredah Vaughn; sister Camren Vaughn of Danville; son, Houston Dwight Vaughn of Missouri; niece Jewell Vaughn of Danville; grandparents, Charlie & Beverly Carr of Danville, Ann Dunn of Hartford, Mae & James Scott of Tennessee and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Memorial Service will be at sunset (6:30 p. m.) Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at his parent's home, 10128 Gooch Lane Hwy. 154, Danville, AR with Aaron Reddin officiating. Cremation Arrangement by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 28, 2008)
Elmer William Vaughn, age 82, of Danville, AR died Thursday, October 26, 2006 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. He was born in Briggsville, AR on February 27, 1924 a son of the late John and Myrtle Bottoms Vaughn.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Myrtle Spears Vaughn; sons, Bill and David Vaughn both of Belleville, Terry Vaughn of Chickalah Mtn. Michael Vaughn and Jimmy Vaughn both of Danville, AR; daughters Shirley and Dorothy Vaughn both of Danville, Diann Masterson of Plain view; a brother, JC Vaughn, a sister Lillie Petty of Ola, AR; 20 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held by the family. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 1, 2006)
Eloise Vaughn, age 84 of Magnolia, AR died Monday, August 25, 2008 at Wentworth Place Nursing Home in Magnolia. She was born January 9, 1924 in Briggsville, AR to the late Hillary Preston and Jewel Cooper Vaughn.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Herbert Preston Vaughn; infant brother, Leroy Vaughn and sister, Eulene Vaughn.
Survivors include uncles, Albert Cooper of Magnolia, J. R. Cooper of Jackson, MS; aunt, Maggie Nell Clelland of Orange, TX and cousins, Jewell Webb and Cecil Reed of Briggsville.
Graveside service will be held today, August 27, 2008 at 2:00 p. m. at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Briggsville. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 3, 2008)
Gladys Vaughn, age 95 of Havana, died Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. Born November 21, 1910 in the Piney Community near Havana to the late Ruffus E. and Mentie Rogers Jestice, she was a retired postal clerk for the city of Havana and a member of the Havana Methodist Church.
Survivors include a host of cousins and friends.
Graveside services were Friday, October 6 at Havana Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 11, 2006)
Mrs. Gladys D. Vaughn, age 57, of Bluffton, widow of Omer Vaughn, died Thursday at the Yell County Hospital. (11-6-86) Mrs. Vaughn was a Baptist and was born in the Briggsville community.
She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Myrtle George of Bluffton; four brothers, Billy Gene George of Hot Springs, Johnny Lee George of Mannsville, OK, Lonnie Joe George and Raymond O. George, both of Danville and a sister, Mrs. Betty Loucille Moody of Bluffton.
Funeral services were held Saturday at the Bluffton Baptist Church with Rev. Monroe Hunt officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery at Briggsville. Arrangements and services were by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 11/6/1986)
JC Vaughn age 78 of Ola died Wednesday, November 15, 2006, at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. Born July 14, 1928 in Arkansas to the late John and Myrtle Bottoms Vaughn.
Survivors include a sister, Lillie Petty of Ola, caregiver, Carolyn Smith of Danville, very special family at the Yell County Nursing Home in Ola and several nephews and nieces.
Services were held Saturday, November 18, at 10 am at the First Free Will Baptist Church in Ola with Rev. Bobby Wells and Rev. Lacey Minnie officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Briggsville by Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 22, 2006)
Mrs. Lola Harkey Vaughn, age 77, Dardanelle, died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1976 at her home. A native of Havana, Mrs. Vaughn was a daughter of the late Joe and Rosalee Gaydon Harkey.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Wanda Dobson, Arlington, Texas; three sisters, Mrs. Jewell Dodd, Little Rock, Mrs. Vada Smith, Dardanelle, and Mrs. Artie Vaughn, California; a half- brother, Joe Harold Markey, California; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, with Rev. Lonnie Guess and Rev. Lemoyne Suggs officiating. Interment was at the Brearley cemetery. Active casket bearers were Mrs. Vaughn's grandsons. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Post-Dispatch, Dardanelle, Arkansas: 12-8-1976)
Louise E. Corley Vaughn, age 82, a resident of Dardanelle, AR, formerly of Pine Bluff, AR, died Monday, October 23, 2000 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center at Russellville, AR. She was born on September 5, 1918 at Brinkley, AR to Homer and Maude E. Smith Casey. She married Earl H. Vaughn of Dardanelle on May 21, 1988 at Pine Bluff. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Pine Bluff and attended the Faith Church at Dardanelle.
She was preceded in death by, her first husband, A. L. Corley, her parents, one grandchild, one brother, one sister and one niece.
Survivors include, her husband, Earl Vaughn of Dardanelle, AR; two daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Jim Stewart of Russellville, AR and Becky and Bob Crowell of Harrison, AR; a son, Doug Corley of Star City, AR; nine grandchildren; eight grandchildren; two step daughters and son-in-law, Janetta & Kenneth Jay of Dardanelle, AR and Sarah Lee of Little Rock, AR; step son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Peggy Vaughn of Russellville, AR; 12 step grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; nine great-great grandchildren and a daughter-in-law Patti Corley of Pine Bluff, AR.
Funeral service was October 27 at the Faith Church in Dardanelle officiated by Rev. David Jay, assisted by Rev. Larry Moore. Graveside service was held at Graceland Cemetery at Pine Bluff, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to Faith Church in Dardanelle of American Cancer Society. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 1, 2000)
Mrs. Mark Vaughn - Mrs. Mary Aleene Vaughn, 22, died from an extended illness on June 20, 1954 a few minutes after arriving at a Russellville Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of the Bluffton community.
Survivors include her husband, Raymond Vaughn; one daughter, Carolyn Lynette; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fee Dobbs of Bluffton; two sisters, Mrs. Elsie McConnell of Carden Bottom and Mrs. Thelma Spears of Briggsville; one brother, Delbert Dobbs of Richmond, Calif. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 YRS AGO, DANVILLE, ARKANSAS - Originally published on Thursday, June 24, 1954)
Mickey Lee Vaughn, age 42, of Danville, AR died Saturday, January 15 2000. He was born November 22 1957 in Hot Springs, AR to Robert Lee Vaughn and the late Ava Jewel Spears Vaughn. He was a sanitation worker for Petit Jean Poultry in Danville, AR.
Survivors are, his finance, Leann Estes of Danville AR; one son, Richard Vaughn or Centerville AR one daughter Misty Vaughn of Centerville, AR; his father, Robert Lee Vaughn of Harvey, AR; one brother, Joe Kim Vaughn of Havana, AR; two sisters, Gail Broussard of Nola, AR and Vickey Gaston of Harvey, AR and one granddaughter, Kendra Wagner Vaughn of Belleville, AR.
Graveside memorial service was Saturday at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Briggsville with the Rev. Charley Jones officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 26, 2000)
Omer Odell Vaughn, 68, of Bluffton died Monday, September 3, 1984. Vaughn was a retired farmer.
He is survived by his wife, Gladys of the home; six brothers, Lester of Rover, Robert and Elmer of Belleville, Raymond and Riley of Plainview, and J.C. of Bluffton; two sisters, Mrs. Virgie Weems and Mrs. Lillie Petty of Briggsville; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Wednesday, September 5, at the Briggsville Methodist Church. Burial was in Mt Zion Cemetery at Briggsville. Services were by Cornwell Funeral Services. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 12-12-1984)
Raymond Vaughn, age 77, of Plainview, AR died Friday, July 18, 2003 at this home in Plainview. He was born July 4, 1926 in Briggsville, AR to the late John and Myrtle Bottoms Vaughn. He was a retired truck driver for the Yell County Road Department.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Allene Dobbs Vaughn; a step-son, Donald Ray Arnold; five brothers, Omer, Lester, Riley, Stevie and Robert "Beek" Vaughn and two sisters, Virgie Weems and Lois Reed.
Survivors are his wife, Rosa Frost Vaughn; a son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Jackie Vaughn of Rover; three daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and William Smith of Rover, AR, Loretta and Larry Soloschenko of Tulsa, OK and Wanda and David Conner of Cincinnati, OH; two brothers, J. C. Vaughn of Ola, AR and Elmer Vaughn of Danville, AR; a sister, Lillie Petty of Briggsville, AR; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Service was July 21, 2003 at the First Baptist Church in Plainview, AR with the Rev. Blaine Craig and Rev. Monroe Hunt officiating. Interment was in the Mt. Zion Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Jim Roberson, Doug Gibbs, Kenneth Spears, Ronnie Spears, Kenneth Knight and Roger Taylor. Honorary were Dr. John Westwood, Tommy Knight, Joe Dishongh and Jim Bryant. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 23, 2003)
Richard Lee Vaughn, age 27 of Bluffton, died Sunday, August 12, 2007, at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born October 12, 1979, in Danville, AR, to the late Mickey Lee Vaughn and Donna Nipps Metcalf.
He is preceded in death by his father and step-father, Gerald Rine.
Survivors include his fianc e, Brandee Rudd of Bluffton; his mother and step-father, Donna and Dewey Jo Metcalf of Bluffton; children, Kendra Vaughn Barnes of Belleville, Jasmine and Mark Vaughn of Bluffton; sister, Misty Wilhite of Bluffton; two step-brothers, Dillon Metcalf of Ola; grandparents, Janette Nipps of Danville, Bobby Nipps of South Dakota; step-grandparents, Dewey and Kate Metcalf of Rover; niece and nephew, Sierra and Cody Wilhite of Bluffton; step-nephew, Caden Metcalf of Ola; several aunts, uncles and friends.
A family memorial service will be held at a later date. Visitation will be Friday, 6 to 8 p. m. at Cornwell Funeral Home. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 15, 2007)
Mr. Riley Vaughn age 64 of Plainview, died Tuesday, November 22, 1994 in Danville. He was born October 19, 1930 in Briggsville, son of the late John and Myrtle Bottoms Vaughn.
Survivors include his wife, Loretta Lacy Vaughn; two sons, Rickey Dean Vaughn of Oklahoma and Hal DeWight Vaughn of Danville; four brothers, Robert Vaughn of Harvey, Arkansas, Raymond Vaughn of Plainview, Arkansas, J. C. Vaughn of Rover, Arkansas and Elmer Vaughn of Danville, Arkansas; one sister, Lillie Petty of Briggsville, Arkansas; three grand children and one step granddaughter.
Funeral services were held Friday, November 25, 1994 at 2:00 p. m. at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Danville, with Reverend Royce Savage officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Briggsville. Pallbearers were Steven Scott, Charles Carr, Jim Cox, David Webb and Kenneth Carroll. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, Arkansas. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 11/22/1994)
Robert Lee Vaughn, age 78, of Nola, Scott County, Ag, died Friday, October 13, 2000 at his home. He was born October 17, 1921 in Bluffton, AR to the late John and Myrtle Bottoms Vaughn. He was a retired sanitation worker for Wayne Poultry and a WWII Army Veteran.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ava Jewell Spears Vaughn; one son, Mickey Lee Vaughn and a grandson, Mark Walker.
Survivors are, one son, Joe Kim Vaughn of Havana, AR; two daughters, Gail Vaughn of Nola, AR and Vickey Gaston of Gravelly, AR; three brothers, J. C. Vaughn and Elmer Vaughn both of Danville, Al and Raymond Vaughn of Plaint view, AR; one sister, Lillie Petty of Briggsville, AR; ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Burial was Tuesday, October 17, 2000 at Mt. Zion Cemetery by Rev. Charley Jones. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 18, 2000)
Rosa A. Vaughn; age 83 of Plainview, died Monday, August 22, 2004 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. Mrs. Vaughn was born February 21, 1921 in Herber Springs, Arkansas to the late William and Lora Lewis Frost. She was a homemaker and mother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Vaughn, a son, Donald Ray Arnold, two brothers, Bill Frost and Lester Frost and one sister, Effie Hammons.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Jackie Vaughn of Rover, AR; two daughters and sons-in-law, Loretta and Larry Soloschenko of Tulsa, OK, Wanda and David Conner of Cincinnati, OH, a step-daughter and stepson-in-law, Carolyn and William Smith of Rover, AR; sister, Irene Broadstock of Ft. Smith, AR; three brothers, Roy Frost of Mena, AR, Chet Frost of TX and Perry Frost of Greenwood, AR; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren and host of nephews, nieces and friends.
Services were will be held on Wednesday, August 25, 2004, 2:00 p. m. at the First Baptist Church in Plainview with the Rev. Blaine Craig and Rev. Monroe Hunt officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Zion Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Pallbearers will be Joe Dishongh, Ronnie Spears, Jim Roberson, Kenneth Knight, Monte Hunt and Kenneth Spears. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 25, 2004)
Stephen Vaughn, age 21, of Dardanelle, AR died Saturday, January 6, 2007 at St. Mary's in Russellville, AR. He was the son of Lawrence Vaughn, Jr. and Cheryl Lynn Terry Roberts; he was born May 18, 1985 in Russellville, AR. He was a musician.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Elton Johnson.
He is survived by his father, Lawrence Jr. and Brenda Vaughn of Dardanelle; his mother, Cheryl and David Roberts of Dardanelle; one brother, Christopher Vaughn of Russellville; two sisters, Chelsea and Mike McNeely and Lauren Roberts all of Dardanelle, AR; paternal grandparents, Lawrence and Shirley Vaughn of Dardanelle and Joyce Pritchard of Russellville; maternal grandparents, Loyd and Marguerite Terry of Dardanelle and Euel and Elizabeth Roberts of Russellville; many loving aunts, uncles and cousins; one nephew and many friends.
Funeral will be today, Wednesday, January 10th at 2 p. m. at the Humphrey Chapel in Russellville with Bro. Wylie Jones officiating. Burial will be Brearley Cemetery at Dardanelle under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 10, 2007)
Susan Elizabeth Vaughn, age 38, of Dardanelle, AR. died Saturday, February 27, 1999 at Belleville, AR. A registered nurse working at Dardanelle Hospital in the Senior Care Unit, she had an associate's degree in nursing and was of the Assembly of God belief.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Leo and Dorthy Head.
Survivors include; three children, Amber Ann Vaughn, Jeremy F. and Jesse L. Marshall, all of Dardanelle, AR; her mother, Marcella Head Sheets of Dardanelle, AR; a sister, Shirley Ann Millikin of Greenwood; and two uncles, Ralph Head of Van Buren and Gerald L. Head of Atkins.
Funeral service was held Thursday at the Dardanelle Funeral Service Chapel by the Rev. James Lowe. Burial was in the Chickalah Cemetery by Dardanelle Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Ron Lewis, Thomas Fowler, Robert Fowler, Gerald A. Head, Dan Reiphenhoff and Sam Hale. Honorary, staff of Dardanelle Hospital. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 10, 1999)
Wilda Grandma Vaughn, a resident of Porterville, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2009. She was born on November 30, 1916 in Waveland, AR. She was 92.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Luther Vaughn; brother, James Harger; and a great-grandson.
She is survived by her sister, Virginia Smith of Conway, AR; daughters, Ruth Brinkman and Mary & Clint McClure, all of Porterville; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren; large extended family, many friends; and her beloved dog, Gracie.
A graveside service was held for her at Hillcrest Memorial Park on Friday, April 24, 2009. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Roger S. Good Cancer Center, 465 W. Putnam Ave. Porterville, CA 93257. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 29, 2009)
William Emory Vaughn born in Russellville, Alabama, April 24, 1860 and passed away at Waveland October 9, 1947. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, October 30, 1947)
Travis Michael Vaught, age 17, died March 30, 2001 at Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas. He was born October 2, 1983 to Michael D. and Rebeccah Forrest Vaught in Conway, AR. He was a student a Conway High School, member of Harlan Park Baptist Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing and soccer.
He is survived by his parents, Michael D. and Rebecca Forrest Vaught of Conway; a sister, Darla Vaught of Conway and grandmothers, Euda Forrest of Plainview, AR and Ella Batten of Conway, AR.
Funeral service was April 2 at Harlan Park Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Hogan and Mr. Russell Rhoden officiating. Interment was in New Bethel Cemetery (Yell County) near Plainview, AR. Pallbearers were Mike Jetton, Philip Jetton, Carroll Van Dalsen, Dan Westlake, Lewis Crane and Joe Howerton. Memorials may be made to the Harlan Park Baptist Church, 1895 Dave Ward Drive, Conway, AR 72032. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 4, 2001)
Mrs. Anna Laura Coger Vaughter, age 80, of Little Rock, AR, formerly of Danville, Arkansas, died Saturday, April 17, 1999 at St. Vincent's Infirmary in Little Rock, AR. She was born August 6, 1918 in Ft. Smith, AR to the late Perry C. and Mayme Sugg Wiseman. She was a Pharmacist and for 35 years owned and operated Coger Drug Store in Danville, AR with her late husband, Max Coger. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Danville, AR, United Methodist Women, the Arkansas Pharmaceutical Association, the Cancer and Tuberculosis Society and she was a Charter member of the Danville Music Club.
She is survived by her husband, Dr. Roger Vaughter of Little Rock; three sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Nancy Coger of Boerne, TX, Dr. Bill and Chloe Coger of McMinnville, TN and Steve and Beth Coger of Danville, AR; two step-sons and step-daughter-in-law, Bill Vaughter of Little Rock, AR and Dr. James and Faye Caughter of Savannah, GA; one brother, Perry Allan Wiseman of Mendocino, CA; one sister, Sue Dauterive of New Iberia, LA and six grandchildren, Sarah Coger of Fayetteville, AR, Stephen Coger of Danville, AR, Joshua Coger of Houston, TX, Noah Coger of Boerne, TX, Lara Coger of Austin, TX and Holly Coger of New Orleans, LA.
Services were Monday at the United Methodist Church in Danville, AR with Rev. Lynn Wimberly Lindsey officiating. Interment was in Earl Ladd Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 21, 1999)
Mrs. Edith Vaughter, aged 66, of Little Rock, wife of Dr. W. Roger Vaughter, died Thursday. She taught in Little Rock and Conway area schools for 15 years and was a member of the Medical Auxiliary.
Other survivors are two sons, William Vaughter of Jacksonville and James Vaughter of Conway; a brother, Perry Wiesman of Cupertino, Cal. and two sisters, Anna Coger of Danville and Sue Deutrive of Louisiana, and two grandchildren.
The body will be cremated. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Disease Foundation. Arrangements are by Drummond Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, -/-/?)
William Roger Vaughter, Sr., M.D., 88, of Savannah, Georgia, formerly of Little Rock, Arkansas, died Tuesday morning, October 11, 2005, under the care of Hospice Savannah at Buckingham South. He was born July 23, 1917, in Conway, Arkansas, he was a son of the late Lola M. Rogers Vaughter and William Claude Vaughter.
He was preceded in death by his wives, Edith Virginia Wiseman Vaughter and Anna Laura Wiseman, Coger Vaughter. Roger graduated from Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas in 1939 with a Chemistry Degree. He worked as a chemist for the Arkansas State Department of Revenue and later as a supervisor of the IBM Division of the State Comptroller's Office. At the age of 39 he entered the University of Arkansas Medical School after a 14 year delay because of an illness he contracted when he was 9 years old. After graduation, he became a board certified anesthesiologist and practiced at Memorial Hospital in North Little Rock, Arkansas until he retired in 1988. He was an active member of Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church and their choir and Sunday School for many years. He moved to Savannah, Georgia in July, 2002. Surviving are his sons, William R. Vaughter, Jr. and Dr. James H. Vaughter and his wife, Faye, all of Savannah, Georgia; two grandsons, William Roger Vaughter III and Christopher M. Vaughter, both of New Orleans, Louisiana; his step-sons and stepdaughters-in-law, Jerry and Nancy Coger, of Boerne, TX, Bill and Chloe Coger, of Brevard, North Carolina, Steve and Beth Coger, of Danville, six step-grandchildren, and one step-great grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services were Saturday at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church in Little Rock, Arkansas, conducted by The Reverend Victor H. Nixon. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery, Conway, Arkansas. Memorials may be made to the Music Ministry at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church 4823 Woodlawn Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 19, 2005)
Leota Gertrude White Veach, died early Sunday morning, October 8, 2000 at the home of her daughter, Tami Link. She had lived to see 85 years. She was born October 11, 1914 in the hills of Cedar Creek, AR, daughter of L. O, Sr. and Delia (Fink) White. She grew up and attended schools in Havana graduating from high school there. After school she moved to Tulsa, OK where she met and married William (Bill) Veach on September 5, 1947 in Sapulpa. She then went to work as a purchasing agent for Southwestern Porcelain in Sand Springs until 1969, when the family moved back to Cedar Creek, AR. She worked as a legal secretary in Russellville, AR and also worked for Mitchell's Drug Store in Danville. After the death of her husband, she moved back to Tulsa and managed the Versaille Apartments and when her health started to fail, she then moved to Ponca City to be closer to her daughter. While living in Ponca City, she was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church where she was active in the St. Helen's guild. Her enjoyments included needlepoint, crocheting and most of all bingo.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Veach; her parents, L. O. Sr. and Delia White; one daughter, Pat Lyon; two brothers, Oslyn White and L. O. White Jr. and one infant grandson, John Gregory Link.
She is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Tami and Brent Link of Ponca City, OK and Betty and John Clark of Meeker, OK; two sisters, Sunshine Smith of Plainview, TX and Pauline and Marshall Nagle of Lubbock, TX; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
A Rosary was held at Grace Memorial Chapel October 10 with Rev. John Michalicka, pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church presiding. Graveside service will be Saturday, October 14, 2000 at 2:00 p. m. at the Havana Cemetery in Yell County, Havana, AR. Burial will be under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate your donation in Leota's memory to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 N. Union St. Ste. 103, Ponca City, OK 74601. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 11, 2000)
Aureliano "Leo" Velasquez, age 43, of Danville, AR died Thursday, October 12, 2000. He was born May 29, 1957 in Guatemala City, Guatemala to Juanita Rodriquez Velasquez and the late Samuel Velasquez. He was a self-employed construction worker and a part-time interpreter for the Yell County Sheriff s Department. He attended the Danville First Baptist Church.
She is survived by, his wife, Maura Martinez Velasquez of Danville, AR; two sons, Victor and Luis Velasquez of the home in Danville, AR; a daughter, Guissela Velasquez of the home; his mother, Juanita Rodriquez Velasquez of Guatemala City, Guatemala; a brother, Ramiro Velasquez of Glendale, CA; four sisters, Irma and Maria Eluvia Velasquez both of Los Angeles, CA, Silvia Velasquez of Guatemala City, Guatemala and Bertha Calvillo of Glendale, CA.
Funeral service was held Monday, October 16, 2000 at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Danville with Rev. Herbert Hidalgo officiating. Burial was in Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 18, 2000)
Frank Verselli, Jr. age 69, of Ola, AR died Saturday, September 22, 2001 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. He was born January 28, 1932 in Meriden, CT to the late Frank Sr. and Rose Papallo Verselli. He was a retired maintenance worker for the Connecticut Highway Dept. a volunteer for the Juvenile Diabetes, Lupus and Muscular Dystrophy and was a member of the United Methodist Church in Meriden, CT.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Daniel Verselli and a sister, Mary Verselli.
Survivors are, one daughter and son-ion-law, Debbie and Ralph Stancil of Ola, AR; mother of his only daughter, Beverly Davis of Wallingford, CT; two granddaughters and grandsons-in-law, Melissa Stancil ad Alexis Beltran of Los Angeles, CA and Michelle Stancil and Stephen Blankenship of Ola; adopted grandchildren, Dan and Stephanie Green of Ola; one brother, Salvator Verselli of Connecticut; one sister and brother-in-law, Georgette and Phillip Damico of Connecticut; and seven great-grandchildren, Brittany Green, Rosemary, Kimberlea and Mackenzie Blankenship, Logan Carter, Jessica and Lexie Beltran.
Services were September 25, 2001 at the Free Will Baptist Church in Ola with Rev. Denver Robinson officiating. Interment was in the Sandlin Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 26, 2001)
Bobby Dell Vess, age 78, of Rover, AR passed away Sunday, September 19, 2010 at Stoneybrook Nursing and Rehab in Benton.
Graveside service will be 10 a. m. Wednesday, September 22 at Havana Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. See complete obit next issue. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 22, 2010)
Bobby Dell Vess, age 78 of Rover, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2010 at Stoneybrook Nursing & Rehab in Benton. He was born November 2, 1931 in Havana, AR to the late George M. and Lois Liddie Clifton Vess. He was a Navy Korean War Veteran, carpenter and a member of the Plainview VFW Post 641.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wives, Betty Jackson, Betty Witten and Lois Vess; brothers, G. L. and Henry Vess.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Keith and Rebekah Vess of Dardanelle; Kenneth and Barbara Vess of Dover; brothers, Emory Vess of Havana, Adrian Vess of Waxahachie, TX, Doug Vess of Ola, Carl Vess of Sand Springs, OK; his twin sister, Joy Nell Bailey of Sapulpa, OK; several step-children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at Havana Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 29, 2010)
Lucille Lawanda (Moore) Vess, age 87 of Havana, died Monday, April 27, 2009 at Mitchells Nursing Home. She went quietly to join her parents and many of her loved ones in heaven. She was born March 16, 1922 in Stratford, OK to the late Royce and Rosetta Taylor Moore. She was a bookkeeper for the Oral Roberts Ministry in Tulsa, and then with Dr. Rupp in Sand Springs, where the family eventually settled, and a member of the Havana Assembly of God Church. She was a devoted employee while remaining and loving and devoted mother and wife. She encouraged and supported Richard in all of his pursuits and adventures in his high school years, his military career and in his marriage, making whatever sacrifices possible to support him in those endeavors.
Lucille and her husband Emory married on June 1, 1940 at Havana, AR. She worked at Douglas Aircraft in Tulsa, OK while Emory was serving in WWII. When he returned to the States, they moved to California, returning to Arkansas in the mid to late 1940s with their young son, Richard. Lucille and Emory returned to Arkansas in 1972, purchasing a chicken farm west of town which they later sold, moving back to Rocky Point where their lives together started. Lucille enjoyed being a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Havana E. H. Club, and supported Emory in his involvement with the V. F. W. but most of all, she loved her church, the Havana Assembly of God. She and Emory were regular members and workers in the church. She remained faithful until her health prevented her from attending.
She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Lucy Burrows and Lorene Nipps; brothers, Luther (Luke) Moore, Leon Moore (Babe) and Lando Moore; and son, Richard Vess.
Survivors include her loving and devoted husband of 68 years, Emory Vess; sisters and brother-in-law, Loeva Clemons of Havana and Kathryn and Floyd Graves of Havana; sister-in-law, Liz Moore of Spencer, OK; brother-in-law, Doug Vess of Danville, AR; several nephews and nieces.
Funeral services were Thursday, April 30, 2009 at Havana Assembly of God Church with Rev. Bob Caldwell officiating. Burial was in Havana Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 6, 2009)
GayIon Douglas Vestal, 24, of Portland, died Thursday, September 23, 2004 at the UAMS Hospital in Little Rock. He was a native of Danville and a resident of Portland all of his life. He graduated from Hamburg High School in 1998 and attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Monticello. He was a member of the Portland Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, John Jr. and Dollie Wells of Portland and his paternal grandparents, Archie & Jennie Vestal of Danville.
He is survived by his parents, Tony & Marcia Wells Vestal of Portland; a sister, Charlotte Grice and her husband, Jay, of Portland; a half-sister, Kay Reel and her husband, Tony, of Atkins; nephew, Alex Grice and nieces, Olivia Grice and Miranda and Chey Reel.
Funeral services were held on September 26, 2004 at Portland Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Harris and Rev. Ron Feeser officiating. Burial was in Portland Cemetery. Pallbearers were James Hartshorn, Sparky Zaunbrecher, Ben Coulter, Clayton Hoops, Josh Hartley and Colby Ladd. Honorary pallbearers were the Hamburg High School Graduating Class of 1998. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Hamburg, Inc. Memorials may be made to the Portland Cemetery Association, PO Box 37, Portland, AR 71663. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 29, 2004)
Leroy Vestal, age 71, of Danville, AR died Friday, October 2, 1998 at St. Vincent Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. He was born March 2, 1927 in Danville, AR to the late Gube and Kate Randall Vestal. He was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church, a farmer and owned and operated Vestal Dairy Bar in Danville for over 30 years.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby Vestal and Archie Vestal.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Pat McKinney Vestal; three sons, Chip Vestal of Little Rock, Shane Vestal and Chad Vestal both of Danville; one daughter, Patty Schillinger of Little Rock; two sisters, Glenda May Jackson and Georgia Putman both of Danville, AR; three grandsons; four granddaughters; and a host of nephews, nieces, friends and other relatives.
Funeral service was Sunday, October 4, 1998 at the Danville First Baptist Church with the Rev. Bobby Walker officiating. Interment was in Earl Ladd Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Loyd Maughn, Johnny Chambers, Mike Gault, Denver Dennis Jr. Bood Keathley and Butch Tackett. Honorary were Olen Payne, Bill Castleberry, W. A. Kyle, Harold Tharp, Bill Bob Wood, Jim Johnson, Raymond Dickey and Larry White. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 7, 1998)
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