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Margaret E. Vestal, age 71, of Dardanelle, died Sunday, January 9, 2005. She was born November 4, 1933 at Dardanelle to the late J.D. and Jessie Turner. She was retired from Tyson Foods, after 33 years of employment.
She is preceded in death by a daughter, Pam Mobley; two sisters, Grace Turner, May R. Turner; brother, J.D. Turner Jr.; grandson, Seth Brewer.
Survivors are her husband, John Ed Vestal of Dardanelle; granddaughter, Kacey Mobley of Dardanelle; three daughters and sons-in-law, Kay and Robert McMullen of Centerville, Vickie and Steve Jackson, LaDonna and Robert McCollum all of Russellville; one brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Elsie Turner of Pottsville; one sister and brother-in-law, Lorene and Joe Storment of Dardanelle; five grandchildren; three great grandchildren; several nephews and nieces.
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. David Jay officiating. Internment will be at Brearley Cemetery. Pallbearers are Jamie Ward, Travis Ward, Jason Rhinehart, Edwin Vestal, John Parker and Kenneth Eubanks. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 12, 2005)
Bobby G. Via, 68 of Ola, died Friday, February 13, 2009 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. Born May 18, 1940 in Centerville, he was the son of the late Thomas R. and Ruby George Via. He was a member of the Casa Masonic Lodge, Grand Lodge of Herford, Texas, Khiva Shrine Temple of Amarillo, Texas, and Scottish Rites of Free Masonry of Lubbock, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers and one sister; and a stepdaughter.
Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Doris Fields Lively Via; children and spouses, Brent and Melissa Via of Ola, Melissa Via of Goodyear, AZ, Randy and Julie Lively of Taylor, SC, Steven and Jeannie Harwell of Sallisaw, OK; brother, Norbin Via of Ola; six sisters; and six grandchildren.
Funeral services were Monday at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Burial was in Birta Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 18, 2009)
Brenda Rae Via, age 49 of Ola, died Sunday, April 1, 2007, in Dardanelle. She was born in Gary, IN to Charles Neal and Marlene Yvonne Martin Via. She was a casting operator for J. W. Aluminum in Russellville and had also served in the Army National Guard.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her brothers and sisters-in-law, Frank and Virginia Via of Belleville, Joel David and Gracie Via of Dover; nephews and nieces, Stacy and David Marshall of Belleville, Richard and Jennifer Via, Brittany Via, Ola, Marlayna Marshall, Beebe, Payton Marshall, Bellville, and Parker Bishop, Beebe.
Funeral services are today, April 4, 2007, at 10 a. m. at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Dardanelle. Burial is in Birta Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 4, 2007)
Charles (Dick) Via, age 69, of Ola, died Thursday, August 12, 2004 at his home. He was born August 10, 1935, in Birta, Arkansas to the late Jeff and Clara Tanner Via. He was retired from Dixon Poultry.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jeff and Clara Via; two brothers, Jimmy and Pete Via.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Marlene Via of Ola; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jody and Gracie Via of Pleasant Grove, Frank and Virginia Via of Belleville, a daughter, Brenda Via of Ola; two brothers, Lynn Via of Ola, Joe Via of Dardanelle; three sisters, Ann Harwood of Dardanelle, Alma Boyce, Dorothy Lawson both of Pine Bluff; two grandchildren, Richard Via of Pleasant Grove, Stacy Marshall of Belleville; four step-grandchildren, Beverly Clayton, Donna Sue Branch, Rachel Hunnicutt, Bud Chism; three great-grandchildren, Brittany Via, Payton Marshall, Jacob Hunnicutt; two great-great grandchildren, Wade Whitaker and Dawson Branch. Funeral
Service was held August 14, 2004 at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel, Dardanelle with Bro. John McCourt officiating. Internment was held at Birta Cemetery. Pallbearers were Greg Dixon, Steve Dixon, Mike Dixon, Rick Bretton, Everet Gist and Jerry Reynolds. Honorary pallbearers were the Employees of Dixon Poultry. Arrangements made by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 18, 2004)
Don Via, age 74, a resident of Ola, AR died Thursday, August 15, 2002 at his home in Ola, AR. He was born July 15, 1928 in Centerville, AR to the late Tom and Ruby (George) Via. He married Wilma Hance on September 2, 1952 at Birta, AR. He was a retired steel worker with US Steel, of Gary, IN. He was a member of the Ola First Free Will Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Thedford "Bud" Via and a sister, Theda Via.
He is survived by, his wife, Wilma Hance Via of Ola, AR; one daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Doug Daniel of El Dorado, AR; three sons and daughters-in-law, Sammy Via and Doug and Amy Via all of Ola, AR and Rickey and Nancy Via of Pottsville, AR; two brothers, Norbin & Jane Via of Ola, AR and Bobby and Doris Via of Casa, AR; six sisters, Allene Eubanks of Hobart, IN, Velma Eldridge, Kathleen Freeman and Betty Sullivan all of Ola, Lillie Sue Hance of Casa and Patsy VanVleet of Dardanelle; eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was August 19, 2002 at the Ola First Free Will Baptist Church officiated by Bro. Bobby Wells. Burial was in Birta Cemetery under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to the Ola First Free Will Baptist Church or Senior Specialists Hospice of Russellville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 21, 2002)
Mrs. Ellis Via, age 77, a native of Yell County died July 13, 1955 at Chicago, Ill. She was a Methodist.
Survivors include five sons, R. N. Via of Kansas City, Harry and Noel Via of Chicago, J. D. Via of Gary, Ind. and S. W. Via of Grayson, Ala.; two daughter, Mrs. J. D. Craddick of Mena and Mrs. Tom Mason of Judsonia; four half-brothers John Ellison of Ola, Luther Ellison of Ft. Smith, Edwin Ellison of Birta and Bert Ellison of Oklahoma; three half-sisters, Mrs. Mamie Garrett and Mrs. Ruth Morgan of Prescott and Mrs. Ester Wilson of California; 34 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 21, 1955)
Marlene Yvvone Via, age 69, of Ola, AR died Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was born March 30, 1937 at Elkins, WV to Frank and Lillian Bratton Martin.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 49 years, Charles "Dick" Via.
She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Joel David and Gracie Via of Dover, AR and Frank and Virginia Via of Belleville, AR; one daughter, Brenda Via of Ola, AR; grandson and companion Richard Via and Brenda Harman of Waldron, AR; two granddaughters and a grandson-in-law, Stacy and David Marshall of Belleville, AR and Jennifer Via of Dardanelle, AR and three great granddaughters.
Funeral service was June 16, 2006 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Bro. Tim Via officiating. Interment was in Birta Cemetery. Pallbearers were James West, Danny West, Jay Harrison, Junior Smith, Brent Lawrence and Stephan Haney. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 21, 2006)
Norbin Ray Via, age 72, of Ola, died Sunday, September 27, 2009 at his residence. He was born March 2, 1937, at Centerville, Arkansas to Thomas and Ruby George Via. He was a member of the Birta Missionary Baptist Church and a 42nd degree Mason.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Bud Via, Donald Via, Bobby Via; and one sister, Theda Via.
Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Jane Mincher Via of Ola; one son, Tommy Via, of Russellville; two daughters and sons in-law, Sharon and Tony Burfield of Plainview, and Marilyn and Jim Bowden, of Dardanelle; one step-daughter and step-son-in-law, Kim and Dennis Reynolds of Oklahoma; six sisters, Aline Eubanks of Gary Indiana, Betty Sullivan of Ola, Velma "Deb" Eldridge of Ola, Sue Hance of Casa, Kathleen Freeman of Ola, and Patsy VanVleet Dardanelle, 8 grandchildren; and 10 great grand children.
The funeral service will be 10 a. m., Wednesday, September 30, 2009, at Birta Missionary Baptist Church at Birta with the Rev. Jason Johnston officiating, under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service, Pallbearers will be Ray Jackson, Doug Via, Ricky Via, Sammy Via, Brent Via, Gary Freeman, and Little Tony Burfield. Honorary pallbearers will be Clarence Sanders and Johnnie Bishop. The online obituary and guestbook are available at WWW.shinnfuneral.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 30, 2009)
Simeon Via [no other details included in 50Yrs Ago Column] (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 23, 1947)
Birta Man killed in Car Wreck -Tom Via of Birta was killed in a head-on automobile collision near Wickliffe, Ky. Saturday night. His Son Donald Via, 24 and wife, Wilma, were also injured in the accident. Kenneth Stockwell, driver of the other car, was also seriously injured. Kentucky State Police said the accident occurred on an approach to a bridge. Mrs. Ruby Via, wife of the deceased, was notified of the accident by telephone. The three had been home for Thanksgiving and were returning to their jobs in Chicago, Ill. Donald and wife are in St. Mary Hospital in Cairo, Ill.
Survivors to Tom Via, in addition to his widow, include four sons, Thedford of Gary, Ind. Donald of Chicago, Norbin and Bobby of Birta; six daughters, Mrs. Charles Eubanks and Mrs. J. W. Freeman of Ola, Mrs. T. J. Eldridge of Pine Bluff, Mrs. Levi Sullivan of Gary, Ind. Lilly and Patsy of the home, his mother, Mrs. Bertie Via of Little Rock; five brothers, two sisters and seven grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, December 4, 1952)
Mrs. A. C. Vick, who was a native of Yell County was born July 12, 1867 and departed this life on April 6th at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Snelling, of Althiemer. She was a member of the Baptist Church and of the American Legion Auxiliary.
In addition to her daughter she is survived by four sons John Brown and Nick Brown of Sherrell, Henry Brown of Althiemer, Alfred Brown of Fort Smith; four brothers, John Moudy, Will Moudy and Nick Moudy of Belleville and Dan Moudy of California; by 35 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service were conducted at the Upper Spring Creek Cemetery on Sunday. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, April 19, 1951)
Wanda Denise Vick, age 51 of Dardanelle, died Monday, August 7, 2006 at Dardanelle Hospital. She was born October 8, 1954 at Lubbock, TX to the late Robert Clayton and Billie Mae Teal Northcott.
Survivors include a daughter, Nacona Hooper of Dardanelle; two sons, Robert Northcott of LaMesa, TX, Jesse Vick of Pahump, NV; brother, Verlon Northcott of Dardanelle; and four grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Friday, August 11, 2006, at New Hope Cemetery with Bro. John McCourt officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 16, 2006)
Pete Viers, age 74 of Maud, TX, died Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at his home. He was born March 25, 1934, in Blackwell, Okla. He was a retired businessman, a 32nd Degree Mason, a member of Corinthian Masonic Lodge, Leadville, CO, Fellowship Sunday School Class and First Baptist Church, Atlanta, and a Korean War Army veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Viers of Maud; one son and daughter-in-law, Russell and Juanita Viers of Mercedes, TX; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.
Graveside services were held at Chapelwood Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Joe Srygley officiating. Burial was under direction of Chapelwood Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 10, 2008)
Laura Lackey Vincent, age 88, of Beebe, AR passed away Sunday, February 23, 1997. She was a retiree from Franklin Electric Company in Jacksonville, AR. She was a member of Hickory Plains Methodist Church. Surviving are three daughters, Martha Imalene Aikin of Dardanelle, Willodene Vincent of Beebe, Georgia Ann Hopkins and husband, Mickey Hopkins of Murfreesboro, TN; two grandchildren, Emily Kathleen Reed of Edmond, OK and Jim Aikin of Gainesville, FL and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was her husband, George Pleas Vincent.
Funeral was Tuesday at Westbrook Chapel with burial in Beebe Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 26, 1997)
Jimmy Jefferson Vines II, 52 of Rover, died Friday, June 11, 2010 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. He was born March 21, 1958, in Batesville, AR to Jimmy Jefferson and Ann Elliott Vines. He was a logger.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Ann Vines and stepdaughter, Misty Alvey.
Survivors include his father, Jimmy Vines, Sr. of Salesville, AR; son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy III "Sink" and Jessica Vines of Ola; daughter and son-in-law, Clarann Vines and Randy Bair of Belleville; two stepsons and daughters-in-law, Bobby and Mindy Alvey of Ola, Floyd and Sandra Alvey of Ola; companion in life, Caryn Gillum of Rover; brothers and sister-in-law, David and Jerrie Vines of Rover, Michael Vines of San Diego; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Jeanie and Ted Watson of Oklahoma City, OK, June Vines and Chris Moulds of Houston, AR; special friends, Jason Henry of Briggsville, William Earl Smith of Rover, Jerry Jones of Gravelly, Kenneth Spears of Briggsville and Robert Adams; eight grandchildren, Taylor, Tommy, Catelyn, Cory, Kelsey, Brandy, Emyle, and Trista; and his best four-legged friend, Jancey Cheri Vines, the best cow dog ever.
Graveside funeral was Monday at New Bethel Cemetery, Kingston with Rev. Will Doughty officiating. Pallbearers were Scott Blair, Ronald Knight, Donald Wayne Lacy, Jeffery Treadwell, Dusty Rhoades, Brad Ward, Paul Brothers, and Steven Brothers. Honorary pallbearers were Jimmy Vines Logging Crew. Arrangements under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 16, 2010)
Oma Lee Vineyard, age 91, of Plainview, AR died Friday, February 11, 2000 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of the Assembly of God Church in Plainview. She was born October 11, 1908 in Bluffton, AR to the late Sam Driskell and Mary Biggs.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Henry Clinton Hale; her second husband, Carl Vineyard and four children, Oran Hale, Iva Lee Hale, Ilia Grace Hale and Tommy Lee Hale, Sr.
She is survived by, a son and daughter-in-law, Billy Joe and Louise Hale of Plainview, AR; a daughter-in-law, Martha Hale of Plainview, AR; five grandchildren, Sandra Smith, Susan Shelton, Nancy Sanderson and Alan Hale all of Plainview and Tommy Lee Hale, Jr. of Rover, AR; three great grandchildren, Sherry Wooten and Michael Dean Smith of Plainview, AR and Travis Hale of Rover, AR and two great-great grandchildren, Joshua Dean and James Hunter Smith of Plainview, AR.
Funeral service was February; 14, 2000 at the Plainview Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Wilma Whorton officiating. Burial was in the Salem Cemetery. Pallbearers included, Joe Howard, Robert Lee Smith, Roy Highfill, Leon Blankenship, Terry Benefield and Bo Reeves. Honorary were, Paul Baker, Joe Blankenship and Fred Ornsbey. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 16, 2000)
Carl Edward Vinyard, age 87, of Plainview, AR died Wednesday, November 24, 1999 at the Yell County Nursing Home in Ola, AR. He was born in Sequin, TX August 23, 1911. He was the son of the late Clem and Beulah Cohane Vinyard. He was a retired concrete finisher.
Survivors include his wife, Oma Lee Driskell Vinyard; two sons, Norman Vinyard and Don Vinyard both of Texas; two daughters, Marge Hope of Texas and Carolyn Bridges of Texarkana, AR; several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Graveside service was held November 26, 1999 at the Salem Cemetery in Plainview, AR by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 1, 1999)
Sybil Vodrazka of Chickalah, AR did Saturday, May 8, 2004 at her home. She was born May 20, 1939 in Round Pond, St. Francis Co. AR to the late Monroe D. Emberson and Naomi Witt Emberson. She was a member of Gately Hill Primitive Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Frank Max Vodrazka and a brother, Ray Emberson.
Survivors include two sons, Keith W. Vodrazka of Lakeland, TN and Steven M. Vodrazka of Ridgeland, MS; a daughter, Karen M. Gerot of Dover, AR; four brothers, Floyd Emberson of Dardanelle, Daniel Emberson of Ola, Ed Emberson of Centerville, Robert Emberson of Beebee; three sisters, Olene Curry of Little Rock, Wilma Floyd and Frances Eaton both of Dardanelle and four grandchildren.
Graveside service was May 11 at Brearley Cemetery by Rev. Roland Green. Under the direction of Dardanelle Funeral Service. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorials be sent to Arkansas Hospice or Gately Hill Primitive Baptist Church. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 12, 2004)
Myrtle Mae Malloy Volz, age 94, a resident of Dover, AR, died Monday, May 4, 1998 at home. She was born on November 28, 1903 at Appleton, AR to Jack and Elizabeth Beaver McCoy. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Dover First Assembly of God Church. She was a widow, preceded in death by two husbands, Vannie Malloy and John Volz; one son, Norman Ray Malloy; one grandson, Randy Malloy; two granddaughters, Judy Malloy and Marie Malloy; one great-grandchild, infant Hunt; one great-great-granddaughter, Samatha Pace and six brothers and three sisters.
She is survived by five sons and daughters-in-law, Arville Malloy of Appleton, Archie and Lucille Malloy of Russellville, Eugene and Jeannie Malloy of Sikeston, MO, Carl and Sue Malloy of Canalou, MO and Robert and Mancy Malloy of Lawton, OK; seven daughters and sons-in-law, Vada Reynolds of Centerville, Anna Moss of Shawnee, OK, Evelyn and Tom Burton of Dover, AR, Ruth Burnett of Exeter, CA, Joyce and Jack Waters of Catron, MO, Celesta Daniel of Dover, AR and Irene and Stan Reed of Oak Harbor, WA; 30 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Biddie Rogers of No. Little Rock, AR; also numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was May 7, 1998 at the Humphrey Chapel, officiated by Rev. Ronnie Birge and assisted by Rev. Ronnie Malloy. Burial was in the Mt. Zion Cemetery at Appleton. Casketbearers were Rodney Reynolds, Doug Reynolds, Wesley Reynolds, Rusty Reynolds, Junior Reynolds, Johnny Malloy, Joe Daniel and James Daniel. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 13, 1998)
Geraldine Von Kanel, age 79 of Lexa, AR died April 14, 1999 at her home. She was born December 22, 1919 in Yell County a daughter of Otis and Grace Watson. She was a member of the Hicks United Church of Christ at Marvell. She leaves three daughters, Myra Adams and Helen V. Ginn both of Lexa and Sharon Griffin of Helena; one brother, Earl Watson of Ft. Oglethorpe, GA; seven sisters, Inez Cook, Neva Harden and Ida Mathews all of Little Rock, AR, Nina England of Mayfield, KY, Betty Chambers of Waxahachie, TX, Johnnie McDowell of West Helena and Lois Madonia of Helena; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held at the Roller-Citizens Funeral Home with the Rev. Duane Saba, rector of St. John's Episcopal Church in Helena officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Hicks United Church of Christ or St. John's Episcopal Church in Helena. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 28, 1999)
Oudom Vongphakdy, age 57, of Danville, AR died Monday, September 16, 2002 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. He was born May 5, 1945 in Vientian, Laos. He was a line worker for Petit Jean Poultry in Danville, AR.
He is survived by his wife, Nouane Kothama Vongphakdy; one son and daughter-in-law, Houmphanhd and Moung Vongphakdy of Belleville, AR; a sister, Thom Vongphakdy of Belleville; three grandchildren, Nicholas, Nickey and Neno Vongphakdy all of Belleville. Service and viewing will be Saturday, September 21, 2002 at 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. at Cornwell Chapel in Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 18, 2002)
Pheng Vongphakdy, age 50, of Danville died Saturday, March 16, 2002 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was born October 1, 1951, in Vientian, Laos. She was a production worker at Petit Jean Poultry in Danville.
Survivors include her husband, Tuan Vongphakdy of Danville; several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held in Ft. Smith on March 19, 2002 at 1:00 p. m. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 20, 2002)
Pete Vorster, 55 of Dardanelle, AR died Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at his home in Dardanelle, AR. He was born September 7, 1953 in Paris, AR to his parents, William Vorster and Anna Rotert) Vorster Furstenberg. He was a member of the Catholic Knights since 1954, serving on the National Board of Directors. He was a national board member since July 2005. He previously served as branch president, treasurer, vice president, and secretary as well as president and treasurer of the Catholic Knights state office. In the community, he served as a Eucharistic minister, usher and server for his church. He also coached his daughter's softball team and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants. He had been employed as an auditor with the Division of Legislative Audit for the state of Arkansas for 22 years and is a certified Public Accountant.
He is preceded in death by his father, William A. Vorster; one brother, Ben Vorster; and a sister, Kathy Vorster. Pete is survived by his wife Donna Carol (Ragsdale Vorster; a son, William Vorster and a daughter, Laura Vorster of the home; his mother, Anna Vorster Furstenberg and step-father, Adrian Furstenberg of Subiaco, AR; one brother, David Vorster of Subiaco, AR; two sisters, Debra Vorster of Subiaco, AR, Joan Stone and husband Howard of Nashville, TN and numerous other family and friends.
Rosary was Friday, July 31, 2009 at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Subiaco, AR. Mass was held Saturday, August 1, 2009 at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Subiaco, AR. The body will be cremated under the direction of Roller Funeral Home-Paris. Online guestbook WWW.rollerfuneralhomes.com. Memorials can be made to St. Scholastica Monastery, P. O. Box 3489, Ft. Smith, AR 72913-3489 and Hospice at Yell County Health Dept., 710 N. 5th St., Dardanelle, AR 72834. Pallbearers Larry Holman, Darrel Wheeler, Gary Eveld, Justin Robertson, Sam Forst, and John Willems. Honorary pallbearers Bill and Martha Hegeman, Carol Trusty, Legislative Audit, Catholic Knights and Larry Ewing. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 5, 2009)
Dorothea A. Vorwerk, age 68, of Havana, AR died Sunday, September 9, 2001 at her home. She was born November 8, 1932 in Rosemount, Minnesota to the late Albert and Dorothea Holz Kirchner. She was a homemaker and mother and a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Booneville, AR.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Herb Nivala; one son, Robert Nivala and a brother, Mickey Kirchner.
She is survived by her husband, Richard W. Vorwerk; children, step-children and spouses, DeBee and Jon Huebsch of Harmony, MN, Herb Jr. and Margaret Nivala and Jeff Nivala all of Hampton, MN, Richard and Lisa Vorwerk of Dover, AR, Pamela and Frank Ruiz of Winter Haven, FL, Sue Hase of Farmington, MN and Anna and Jason Ridenour of Havana, AR; a brother Cedric Kirchner of Mendota Heights, MN; a sister, Verna Ratzlaff of Rosemount, MN; 19 grandchildren and several nephews, nieces and close family friends.
Services were September 11, 2001 at Faith Lutheran Church in Booneville with Pastor Paul Funk officiating. Interment was in the Havana Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Joe Souza, Franki Ruiz III, Herbie, Robert, Jeff and Mark Nivala, Brandon, Jacob and Cody Huebsch and Edwin Gray. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 12, 2001)
Richard W. Vorwerk, age 85 of Havana, died Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at his home. He was born December 12, 1922 in South Saint Paul, Minnesota to the late Paul O. and Elizabeth Meyer Vorwerk. He was a WWII Veteran; former business owner and most recently farmer. He was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Booneville, AR.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Nathaleen Nivala Vorwerk; his second wife, Dorothea Kirchner Vorwerk; one daughter, Doreen Vorwerk; and one step-son Robert Nivala.
He was survived by his children and step-children and spouses Sue Hase of Farming-ton, MN; DeBee and Jon Huebsch of Harmony, MN, Herb Jr. and Margaret Nivala and Jeff Nivala all of Hampton, MN. Richard A. and Lisa Vorwerk of Dover, AR, Pamela and Frank Ruiz of Playa del Carmen, Mexico, and Arm and Jason Ridenour of Havana, AR; a sister Milda King of Clovis, NM; brothers Paul F. Vorwerk of Rosemount, MN, Henry and Russell Vorwerk of Laguna Hills, CA; a sister Lois Staples of Pasadena, CA; 19 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and several nephews, nieces and close family friends.
Services were held February 29, 2008 at Faith Lutheran Church in Booneville with Pastor Don Hippe officiating. Interment with Military Honors by Boyce-Woods VF. W Post 3141 Dardanelle and Fort Sill, OK. Honor Guard will be at the Havana Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons Frank Ruiz II, Anthony Ruiz, Robert Ruiz, Richard R. Vorwerk, Mark Nivala and neighbor Bill Koch. Honorary Pallbearers; grandsons, Brandon Huebsch, Jacob Huebsch, Cody Huebsch, Herbie Nivala, Bobba Nivala, Jeffrey Nivala and Nathan Hase. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 5, 2008)
Dickie Darrell Vosburg, Sr., age 77 of Dardanelle, died Saturday at Chambers Memorial Hospital. He was born June 20, 1932 in Wynot, NE to the late Johnny Lamar and Bessie Kineski Vosburg. At the age of 12, he and his family moved to Danville. He retired after 35 years as a switchman for the Union Pacific Railroad and was a member of the First Pentecostal Church in Dardanelle.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Lounell Rutherford Vosburg; children, Dickie, Jr. and Sandy Vosburg of Little Rock; Bruce and Cheryl Vosburg and Peggy and Robert Ridgeway all of Ozark; Pat and David May of Dardanelle; sister, Donna Adcock of Carlsbad, NM; eleven grandchildren and 1 6 great-grandchildren. The family will hold a
Memorial Service at a later date. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 30, 2009)
Dickie Darrell Vosburg, Sr., age 77 of Dardanelle, died Saturday, December 19, 2009 at Chambers Memorial Hospital.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 3, 2010, 10:00 a. m. at Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville. A reception will follow at the home of Lounell Vosburg. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 31, 2010)
George S. Vosburg, age 83, died at his home in Danville Sunday, October 30, 1949.
He is survived by his wife, Elzie Vosburg; two daughters, Mrs. Fay Horn and Mrs. Myrle Jameson of Danville; and four sons, Johnnie Vosburg of Danville, Robert and Fred Vosburg of Carlsbad, NM and Willie Vosburg of Chicago.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Thomas R. Whidd on Tuesday afternoon at the home. Burial was in Danville Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 3, 1949)
Jack Vosburg, Sr. age 65, of Danville, died Friday, August 28, 1968 at the Sparks Hospital in Fort Smith. He was a native of Danville, a cattleman, the son of Johnny "Buck" Vosburg of Danville and the late Bessie Konegni Vosburg. He was a veteran of W. W. II and the Korean Var. He was a member of the Danville United Methodist Church, and a member of Danville Lodge 41.
Survivors include his wife Doris Lutz Vosburg; three sons, Jack Vosburg Jr. of Louisiana, Dennus Neal Vosburg of Slo Fork and Andrew William Vosburg of the home; one daughter, Rhonda Jean Bienkowski of Pennsylvania; one brother, Dickey Vosburg of North Little Rock; four sisters, Phylis Gurley of Wyoming, Ann Watson of Danville, Donna Ad-cock of New Mexico and Mary Madden of Louisiana and five granddaughters.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Danville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mike Morey officiating. Interment was at the Earl Ladd Cemetery. Arrangements and services were in care of the Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 8/28/1968)
Mrs. Mary Vosburg, age 80, died at the home of her daughter in Danville on Wednesday, January 9, 1952. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Murriel Jamerson of Danville and Mrs. Fay Horn of Wichita, Kans.; three sons, Buck of Danville, Fred and Dick of Carlsbad, New Mex. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 17, 1952)
Lue Vue, age 15, of Danville, AR died Saturday, January 23, 2005 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. He was born March 24, 1989 in Minneapolis, MN and was a student at Danville High School where he was a member of the Jr. Little Johns Football team.
He is survived by his parents, Pao M. and Mai Lee Vue; five brothers, Tou Doua Vawg, Hue Vue, Shoe Vue, Cheng Vue, Chang Vue all of Danville; a sister, Pa Hova Vue of Danville and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.
Services will be Monday, January 31st 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at the Cornwell Chapel in Danville. Interment will be in Earl Ladd Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. Visitation will be Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pallbearers will be Danville Football Coaches and Jr. High Football players. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 26, 2005)
Bernice Dorothy Waas, age 77, of Colorado Springs, CO formerly of Havana, AR, died Monday, October 23, 2000 at the Aspen Living Center in Colorado Springs. She was born December 4, 1922 in Oklahoma to the late Sam and Johnnie Storie Hembree. She worked in an ammunition factory in California during WWII making 15 millimeter shells and then she moved to Arkansas with her late husband and worked for the Children's Colony in Booneville, AR as a Mental Health Aid until her retirement but continued as a rancher in the Havana Community. She was a homemaker and mother and a member of the First Baptist Church of Havana and sang in the choir.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Doyle M. Waas; one brother and three sisters.
Survivors are three daughters and a son-in-law, Sheila and Tony Hillegeist of Anchorage, Alaska; Jeannette Boatright of Colorado Springs, CA and Judith Inman of Delaware, AR; one brother, Leon Hembree of Oak View, CA and four grandchildren, Daniel and Rebecca Hillegeist and Gavin and Zachary Boatright.
Service was held October 28, 2000 at the First Baptist Church in Havana, AR with Rev. Charlie Bird officiating. Interment was in the Havana Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home or Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 1, 2000)
SHERIDAN - Vernon Edward Waddell, aged 51, of Sheridan, an inspector for Guard Pack Company, died Friday. He was a Baptist.
Survivors are his wife, Sylvia Puckett Waddell; a brother, Michael C. Waddell of Little Rock, and a sister, Barbara Jean Slaughter of Houston, Tex.
Funeral will be at 10 a. m. Monday (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, -/-/?)
Raymond Joe Wade, age 65, a resident of Russellville, AR died Sunday, September 19, 1999 at the V. A. Hospital at Little Rock, AR. He was born July 4, 1934 at Atkins, AR to William and Laura Merrell Cooper Wade. He married Donna Kent Wade on January 28, 1958 at Russellville. He was employed over 33 years with West Tree Service and at his death was the regional supervisor. He was a US Marine Corps Veteran of Korean Conflict. He attended the Gospel Tabernacle church in Russellville and he enjoyed hunting, drag racing and loved all his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Freddy Wade.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Lee Wade of Russellville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis & Kelly Wade of Russellville and Douglas & Amy Wade of Dardanelle; one daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda & James Dycus of Russellville, AR; grandchildren and spouse, Shanon and Kim Wade, Amber and Hannah Wade, Christopher White, Landen Wade, Julianna and Zachary Wade, Donna Bragg, Adrian Hopgood, Joshua Dycus, Drew Dycus and James Dycus III; three great grandchildren, Blake & Brooke Hargrove and Jared Wade; a brother and sister-in-law, William Vivian Wade of Russellville; sister & brother-in-law, Shirley & John Price of San Antonio, TX; also included are a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 10 am today) Wednesday, September 22, 1999 at the Gospel Tabernacle church officiated by Rev. R. M. Shields. Burial will be, at the Owens Cemetery at Bull Frog Valley, AR under the directions of Humphrey Funeral Service. Military funeral honors will be provided at the graveside by the Rogers-e VFW Post 2283 Honor Guard. Casket bearers will be Rick Woods, Jim Hardy, Gorman Smith, Ron Sears, Dick Clawson and Ronnie Wilbanks. Honorary West Tree Service employees. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 22, 1999)
Judy Ann Waggoner, age 62 of Chula, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2010 at her home. She was born September 6, 1947 in Waldron, AR to the late Noah and Lottie Lee Irons Lambert. She was a member of the Aly Church of God.
She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Kevin Lambert; sisters and brother, Ilene Webb, Imogene Lambert and Clyde Lambert.
Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Wayne Waggoner; daughter, Kelli Waggoner of Chula; grandchildren, Bradley and Jacee; sister, Dorotha Solley of Ft. Smith; brother, Clint Lambert of Paris; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service was Thursday, September 9, 2010 at Kevin's Meadow Cemetery in Chula with Rev. Josh Harper officiating. Pallbearers Roy Hodges, Tim Stokes, Michael Stokes, Joe Dishongh, Josh Solley, and Brad Stamps. Honorary pallbearers Bradley Halsell, Keith Solley, Dale Lambert, Charles Lambert, and Josh Harper. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 15, 2010)
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