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Judy Ann Waggoner, age 62, of Chula, AR passed away Sunday, September 5, 2010 at her home.
Graveside service will be 10 a. m. Thursday, September 9, 2010 at Kevin's Meadow Cemetery in Chula with Rev. Josh Harper officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p. m. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. See complete obit next week. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 8, 2010)
Leola Wagner, 85 of Tulsa, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2006. Leola was born January 29, 1921 in Gravelly, Arkansas to C. E. and Lula Hunnicutt. She was a member of Crosstown Church of Christ, loved the Lord, and was very active in the church. Leola worked for Patterson Realty as a broker associate where she received many accolades and recognition for her top sales. Leola loved gardening and meeting new people.
She is survived by her brothers, Duwayne Hunnicutt and his wife Christian of Russellville, AR, Delmas Hunnicutt and his wife Audrey of Lowell, AR, Troy Hunnicutt and his wife Ruth of Tulsa, OK, sister Elsie Kitchens of Riverbank, CA, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews and many dear friends who loved and adored her.
She was preceded in death by her husband O. W. "Bob" Wagner, a brother Alja Hunnicutt, and a sister Audie Bottoms.
Services were held at 10 a. m. Friday, June 30, 2006 at Crosstown Church of Christ. Interment was at 3:30 p. m. Friday at the Park Cemetery in Nola, AR. Arrangements under the direction of Moore's Eastlawn Chapel, 918-622-1155. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 5, 2006)
Mark Wagner, age 49 of Gravelly, died Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. He was born September 8, 1958 in Hot Springs to J. B. & Margaret Pounds Wagner. He was a retired mechanic for Wayne Farms and a retired Danville EMS Fire & Rescue.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lester & Ala Mae Wagner and Haze & Wilma Pounds.
Survivors include parents, J. B. & Margaret Wagner of Gravelly; daughter and son-in-law, Brandi & Tim Tyra of Danville; son, Colt Wagner of Danville; sister and brother-in-law, Tammie & Roger Sparks of Waldron; brothers & sisters-in-law, Bruce & Mickey Wagner of Maumelle, John & Shelley Wagner of Scranton, Robert & Libby Wagner of Mansfield; one granddaughter; friend, Vicki Jones of Danville; several nieces & nephews.
Funeral service was held March 21, 2008 at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Danville. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 26, 2008)
O.W. "Bob" Wagner, age 62 died February 14. He was born at Nola, was a graduate of the Fourche Valley High School and was principal of Nola Elementary School before moving to Tulsa in 1942. He was active here as well as in Oklahoma in the Gospel Music field, having organized and managed many gospel quartets throughout the past years. He hosted the Singing Convention of the air over Radio Station KAKC in Tulsa, served as president of the Eastern Half Singing Convention of Oklahoma and was Secretary Treasurer of the National Singing Convention, he retired from McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Co. after 14 years in 1976; was also associated with the Ken Popejoy Real Estate Company for several years prior to his illness, was a member of the East side Church of Christ and Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include his wife, Leola; two brothers, Luther Wagner of Nola and Alonzo Wagner of Kansas City.
Interment was in Parks Cemetery at Nola. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 3-23-1977)
Anita Faye Waid, age 66 of North Little Rock, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at Baptist Health Medical Center. She was born February 11, 1942, daughter of the late Hansel and Amma Jo Horton Sloss and was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wendell Waid; son, Tommy Waid and brother Billy Sloss.
Survivors include a son, Allen Waid of North Little Rock; four grandchildren; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda and James Clark, Lynn and Michael Woodham, all of Mt. Vernon; daughter-in-law, Sheila Waid of North Little Rock; sisters-in-law, Betty Warlick of Pocola, OK and Linda Jennen of Van Buren.
A memorial service will be held at Brearley Cemetery on Saturday officiated by Rev. Jim King. Cremation Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Cedar Creek (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 30, 2008)
Earnest Ray Waid, age 88, of Dardanelle, AR died Wednesday at his home. He was born October 1, 1912 in Chickalah, AR, son of the late Henry Oscar and Norma Havens Waid. He was retired from the Arkansas Highway Department.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Lawana Jennings, a great-granddaughter, Jennifer Jennings; a sister, Pauline Sullivan and a brother, Chester Waid.
Survivors include his wife, Vorene Waid; a son and daughter-in-law, Wendell and Anita Waid of No. Little Rock, AR, Betty and Jim Warlick, Pocola, OK and Linda and Charles Jennen, Van Buren, AR; son-in-law, Bobby Jennings, Oppelo, AR; a brother, Alton Waid, Osage Beach, MO; 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Service was September 28, 2001 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with the Rev. Robert Adams and Rev. Eldron King officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery at Dardanelle by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 3, 2001)
Ilena Davis Waid, age 70, of Dardanelle, AR died Thursday, July 15, 1999 at her home. She was a daughter of the late Everett and Ellie Stewart Davis; she was born July 23, 1928, at New Blaine, AR. She was a retired cattle rancher and was a Baptist. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lee A. Waid, and two sisters, Weeoma Nuckols and Emma Sue Cannon.
Survivors include three sons and a daughter-in-law, Gary and Sharon Waid, Kevin D. Waid and Derek J. Waid all of Dardanelle, AR; a daughter, Ladonna Plumb of Dardanelle, AR; three sisters, Verla Tripp of Dardanelle, AR; Reda Davis of Ola, AR and Jean Jones of Atkins, AR; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Graveside service and burial was July 19, 1999 at the Elizabeth Hall Cemetery near New Blaine, with Rev. Horace Hollis officiating. Arrangements by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville, AR. Nephews will serve as pallbearers and include Darrel and Steve Nuckols, David and Eric Miller, Ed Henson and Tim Jones. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 21, 1999)
LITTLE MADGE WAID AT REST On Thursday night, February 11, 1926, the "Death Angel" visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Waid at Chickalah and took from them their precious five-year-old daughter, Madge. Little Madge was a sweet, lovable child. She was of a friendly disposition and to know her was to love her. Father and mother, weep not. We know it is hard to part with this little one, but we know she has gone to the Great Beyond where parting and sorrow never come. May we all live in this world so that when the trumpet is sounded we can meet little Madge in the better world.
She is survived by her father and mother, a grandmother, Mrs. Lucy Waid, and a host of other relatives to mourn her.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. A. Worthington. Interment was made in Johnson cemetery, the remains being followed to their last resting place by a great throng of sorrowing friends. All of the relatives have our deepest sympathy, but especially the heart broken father and mother. "One precious to our hearts has gone; the voice we loved is stilled; a place is vacant in our home that never can be filled."
Their friend, Wilma Campbell ~~~ CALLED HOME Little Madge Modine, the five year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Waid, of Chickalah, was burned to death last Thursday, February 11th, 1926. All that kind and loving hands could do was done for the little one, but God knew best and called her home. Madge was born June 13, 1920. she was a perfect little sunbeam in the lives of the family and many others. She was a lovable child and was so friendly that she readily made friends with everyone. To know her was to love her. We know it is hard for those who loved her so well to see her so suddenly snatched from life, just like extinguishing a bright light. But surely God loved her better than we. He called her home to be with Him around the great white throne. There she will join the angel chorus and make Heaven a brighter and happier place. Oh, father and mother, and other relatives, think not of little Madge as you saw her last on earth, but as an angel clad in a spotless robe of white, with her sweet face o'ershadowed with angel wings, singing and playing around the throne. There can be no doubt in our minds as to her home, for we know our Master said we cannot enter the kingdom of heaven unless we become as a little child. Madge is survived by her father and mother, two brothers, Ethridge and Raymond, a grandmother, Mrs. Lucy Waid, and a host of other relatives to mourn her loss. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Worthington. Interment was in Johnson Cemetery. To all the relatives we extend our sympathy, but especially are we sorry for the father, mother, grandmother and aunt, Miss Bessie Waid. May God strengthen and help them in their time of trouble. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Post-Dispatch, Dardanelle, Arkansas: 2-18-1926)
Vorene Waid, age 92, of Dardanelle died Monday, August 7, 2006 at Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born May 16, 1914 at Chickalah to the late Henry Jackson and Ada Alma Green Taylor. She was a member of the Unity Missionary Baptist Church in Chickalah and attended The Faith Church in Dardanelle. She retired from Valmac in 1976 after 21 years of service.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Earnest Waid; daughter, Lawana Jennings; son Wendell Waid; grandson, Tommy Waid; great granddaughter, Jennifer Jennings; three brothers and three sisters.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Jim Warlick of Pocola, OK, Linda and Chuck Jennen of Van Buren; ten grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; numerous nephews, nieces, other family and friends.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 9, 2006, at Faith Church in Dardanelle with Rev. David Jay and Rev. James King officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Grandsons and great-grandsons served as pallbearers. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 16, 2006)
Wendell Ray Waid, age 64 of North Little Rock, AR died Friday, December 31, 2004 at Baptist Medical Center. He was born April 13, 1940 at Chickalah, Arkansas.
He is preceded in death by his father Earnest Waid; a sister, Lawana Jennings.
Survivors are his wife, Anita Sloss Waid of North Little Rock; mother, Vorene Waid of Dardanelle; two sons and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Sheila Waid of North Little Rock, Allen Waid of Mt. Vernon; two sisters, Betty Warlick of OK, Linda Jennen of Fort Smith; four grandsons and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Jim King officiating. Internment was at Brearley Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 5, 2005)
Robby Aron Wait departed this life April 2, 2009 from injuries sustained in a car accident. He was born November 12, 1981. He was a former WYC Elementary student. He graduated high school in 2000, from Campo, CO. he attended Lamar Community College and Devry Community College and the Job Corps.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents.
He is survived by his daughter, Chloe and wife, Jodee of Lamar, CO; his father Walter and Neoma; his mother, Edna all of Springfield, CO; two brothers, Brian and Rachel of Follett, TX and Eric of Springfield, CO; grandparents, Frank and Lois Ann Corley of Havana, AR, Shula, Hick, Michala all of Springfield, CO; also two nieces and numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 15, 2009)
Aubrey Walden, age 99, of Ft. Smith, AR passed away Sunday, March 6, 2005 in Arkoma, OK. He was born in Plainview, AR and had lived in Ft. Smith since the early 1950's. He was a member of the Westark Church of Christ, and the American Legion Post #31. He retired from Echols Elementary School as custodian. He was a greeter at Golden Corral these last few years. He was an U.S. Army Veteran of WWII.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Neva Willard Walden; by two sisters, Thelma Haddock and lone Mace; by one brother, Bill Walden; and two grandsons, Jason and Jeffrey Gunter.
He is survived by one daughter, Martha Lou and her husband, Gary Gunter, of Arkoma, OK; by three sisters, Jo Watts of Perryville, AR, Hazel Stallard of Santa Ana, CA, and Imadale Huckins of Ridgecrest, CA; by one brother, G.P. Walden and wife, Alice, of Portland, OR; and by one granddaughter, Janet Gunter, of Arkoma, OK.
The funeral service was Wednesday, March 9, 2005 at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with burial at the U.S. National Cemetery in Ft. Smith. Pallbearers were Steve Whit-son, Billy Yowell, Richard Bullard, Earl Flood, Ben Pearson, Wilburn Howard, Randy Gunter and Brad Pistole. Memorials may be made to Westark Church of Christ, 900 N. Waldron, Ft. Smith, AR 72903. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 5, 2005)
George P. Walden, age 71, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Cannon Watts, at Aplin on February 21, 1954. Mr. Walden had lived in Yell County most of his life. He was a member of the Nimrod Baptist Church.
He is survived by three sons, Aubrey of Plainview, Billy of Kansas City, Kans. GP. Jr. with the army in France; four daughters, Mrs. Jo Aleene Watts of Aplin, Mrs. Jone Mace of Perry, Okla. Mrs. Thelma Haddock of Tulsa and Mrs. Ima Dale Huckins of Corona, Calif, one step daughter and 13 grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 YRS AGO, DANVILLE, ARKANSAS - Originally published on Thursday, March 4, 1954)
Jimmy J. Walden, age 69, of Wilburton, passed away January 18, 1992 in McAlester. He was born on April 9,1922 in Wilburton and married Johnnie Schofield on April 21, 1941. Walden was affiliated with the Southside Baptist Church and owned a service station for 32 years. He was a World War II U. S. Navy Veteran, a Mason, a Master Mason, 32 Mason Scotishrite Construction McAlester and member of American Legion, V.F.W.
He is survived by his wife Johnnie, two sons, Larry Wayne Walden of Oklahoma City and Jimmie Lee Walden of McAlester; one sister Lillian Whiteaker of Wilburton, one brother, Orvel Lee Walden of Wilburton, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Services were held Jan. 20 at Southside Baptist Church with Interment at Damon Cemetery. Rev. Wayne Holdomb officiated. Pallbearers were: Wayne Brinkley, Roy Phelps, Jack Evans, Dayton Evans, Floyd McAlester and Ronnie Clark. Services were under the direction of Jones Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 1/18/1992)
Neva Marie Walden, age 85, of Fort Smith, AR died Wednesday, December 16, 1998 in a Fort Smith nursing home. She was a retired sales representative for Avon Cosmetics and a member of the Church of Christ.
She is survived by her husband, Aubrey; a daughter, Martha Lou Gunter of Fort Smith; a brother, Sherrill B. Willard of Plainview, AR; and a grandchild, Janet Gunter of Fort Smith.
Funeral service was Friday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the U. S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, AR. Memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund of West Ark Church of Christ, 900 North Waldron Rd. Fort Smith, AR 72903. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 30, 1998)
Frank Wayne Waldroop, son of Earl and Geraldine (Donathan) Waldroop, was born, on July 3, 1950 in Siloam Springs, AR and departed this life on December 31, 1996 in Springdale, AR at the age of 46. He was employed as a broker for Landmark Food of Dallas, TX for the last 6 years. Previously he had worked for Wayne Farms of Danville, AR and as a social worker for the Dept. of Human Services. Frank and Judy Mauler were married on November 4, 1981. Frank was a member of the Methodist Church where he taught disciple Bible Study classes I, II and was in the process of teaching class III. He was a graduate of Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Frank was preceded in death by his mother, Geraldine Waldroop;
He is survived by his wife, Judy of the home in Lowell, AR; two sons, Heath Waldroop of Watts, OK. and Scott Reagan and wife, Lisa of Danville, AR; three daughters, Amy Waldroop of Prairie Grove, AR, Terri Baker of Fayetteville, AR and Lori Manning and husband, John, of Fayetteville, AR; his father, Earl Waldroop of Watts, OK; one brother, Bill Waldroop of Siloam Springs, AR; a sister, Earlene Bradford and husband, Jim of Grove, OK; four grandchildren Tyler and Blake Baker; Krista Reagan and Kaitlin Manning; three nieces Sheila Collins, Donna Reed and Valorie Gardenhire and two nephews, Jimmie Bradford and Bryan Bradford.
Services were January 4th at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Springdale, AR. with Rev. Paul Barrington officiating. Interment was in Bell Cemetery in Watts, OK. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 8, 1997)
Ruth Roswell Waldrop, age 97, died Saturday, April 17, 2010 at Russellville Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born August 19, 1914 at Ashley County, AR to the late John Frank and Cora Melverda Reed Roswell. She was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Stephen Waldrop, Jr.; two sisters, Gladys Talley, Bessie Jo Meers; and a brother, Marvin Roswell.
Survivors include her nephews and nieces, Dr. and Mrs. Frank Lawrence of Russellville, Dr. and Mrs. Robert Ray Wilson of Heber Springs, and Dr. Paul Meers.
Graveside services were April 24, 2010 at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 28, 2010)
Mrs. Arvie Walker of Belleville, died March 15, 1947 at Booneville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, March 20, 1947)
Buena Russell Walker, age 95 of Danville, AR died Tuesday, November 17, 1998 at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville. She was born October 13, 1903 in Belleville, AR to the late Albert and Aurora Oates Russell. She was a nursing assistant for Dr. Walter P. Harris and a charter member of the Danville First Baptist Church.
Survivors are one daughter, Anna Sue Beaver Smith of Lindale, TX; two grandsons, Donald Beaver of Atlanta and Daniel Beaver of Jackson, TX and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral was Friday at the Danville First Baptist Church with Rev. Bobby Walker officiating. Burial was in the Earl Ladd Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 25, 1998)
Cordell Lievsay Walker, age 84, of Dardanelle, AR died Wednesday, November 18, 1998 at the Dardanelle Hospital. She was born April 5, 1914 at Paris, AR to the late Jim and Hattie Burk Lievsay. She was a homemaker and mother and a member of the Dardanelle Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Austin Walker and a sister, Idell Shepherd.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Diana Walker of Lexington, SC and Johnny Joe and Debbie Walker of Russellville; one brother, James Lievsay of Danville, AR; one sister, Vokie Haney of Dardanelle, AR; four granddaughters, Jennifer Walker and Angile McMillan both of Lexington and Rebecca and Jessica Walker of Russellville.
Funeral was Saturday at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with the Rev. C. Y. Young officiating. Burial was Brearley Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 25, 1998)
F. H. Walker, 78, died at his home in Havana May 19, 1954. He was a retired farmer and had been a resident of Havana and his life. He was a member of the Church of Christ
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Rosa Walker; two daughters, Mrs. Curtis Gateley of Danville and Ethel Walker of the home; two sons, Evan Powell of Houston, Texas and Noel Powell of Raleigh, N. G; two sisters, Mrs. Lula Anglin of Havana and Mrs. Baxter Smith of Atoke, Okla; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 YRS AGO, DANVILLE, ARKANSAS - Originally published on Thursday, May 27, 1954)
Frank A. Walker, age 93 of Belleville, AR died Wednesday, November 8, 2000 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. He was born March 20, 1907 in Los Angeles, CA to the late Thomas B. and Catherine Weaist Walker. He was a WWII Army Veteran and an ice cream maker for Foster Farms in Modesto, CA.
He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.
Survivors are his wife, Syble Miller Walker and several nephews, nieces and cousins.
Graveside service was November 9, 2000 at Upper Spring Creek Cemetery with Bro. Leland Don Hall and Bro. Larry White officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 15, 2000)
John Daniel Walker, infant son of Jim and Kelly Daily Walker of Belleville, AR was born and died May 2, 1999 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. Other survivors include his half brother, Logan Stanton of Belleville; paternal grandparents, James and Myranell Walker of Hector; paternal great-grandmother, Lula Walker of Russellville; maternal grandparents, Thomas and Anna Daily of Russellville, AR; maternal great grandparents, Roy and Gertha Cowan of No. Little Rock, AR, maternal great-grandmother, Elsie Reed of Russellville and several aunts and uncles.
Graveside service and burial will be held today, Wednesday at 2 PM at Camp Ground (Boiling Springs) Cemetery in Hector with Rev. Roger Pearce officiating, Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville will be charge of the arrangements. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 5, 1999)
Iva Ozelma Walker, age 87 of Dardanelle died Sunday, October 11, 2009 at River Valley Medical Center. She was born March 4, 1922 to Ada and Silas Collins.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Ury Walker; great grandson, Justin West; sisters, Hettie Brown, Elisa Tippy, Bonnie Sims and Retta Huff; and brother, Brownlo Collins.
She is survived by her son Ury Lynn Walker and companion Pearl Scott; daughter, Betty W. Dollar of Russellville; grandchildren and spouses, Michelle West of Russellville; Melissa and Dan Carlson of Hector; Mitzi and Chris Butler of Pottsville, Jason and Kim Walker of Plainview; great grandchildren, Brandon West of Russellville, Jessica and Jacob Carlson of Hector, Bailey and Brayson of Pottsville; great-great grandchildren, Shaylee and Silas West and their mother Brittney West of Russellville.
Funeral will be October 14 at 10 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle. Burial in Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 14, 2009)
Jack Walker, age 78, of Russellville, died Monday, July 29, 2002, at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. He was born February 18, 1924, at Centerville, Arkansas, a son of the late Amos Jackson and Martha Louisa George Walker. He was a retired Sergeant First Class in the U. S. Army, having served in World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He participated in the Atomic Blast testing at Frenchman's Flat Nevada Proving Ground on April 15, 1955, and the Yucca Flat Nevada Proving Ground on April 15, 1955. After retiring from the Army, he was a security guard at Morton's Frozen Foods, now ConAgra, for approximately 10 years. He was a member of the American Legion, the Rogers, Rye VFW Post 2283 and the Fair Park Baptist Church, where he served on numerous committees.
Survivors include his wife, Jessie Reed Walker; two sons, Larry and Gary Walker of Russellville; two daughters, Janice Hefley of Pine Bluff and Barbara Adams of Russellville; two sisters, Alvie Anderson Morgan of Modesto, California and Eula Vae Grace of Russellville; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were August 2 at Shinn Chapel with Rev. Chuck Sanders and Rev. Todd Davis officiating. Burial, with military honors by Rogers-Rye VFW Post 2283, was in Brearley Cemetery at Dardanelle, under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Charlie Adams, Howard Breshears, Vernon Collins, Jerry Hottinger, Bobby Roach, Chuck Standridge. Honorary pallbearers were members of Fair Park Baptist Church, friends of McDougal Lane and members of Rogers-Rye VFW Post 2283. Memorials may be made to Fair Park Baptist Building Fund, 612 South Knoxville, Russellville, AR 72802. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 7, 2002)
Six Year-Old Danville Boy Killed Saturday By Electric Wire - Jackie Allen Walker, 6, was killed Saturday morning when he became entangled in an electric wire strung around a flower bed in Danville. Details of how the accident happened are not known since he was alone and was not discovered until from 10 to 30 minutes later. He had been playing on the back porch of Aubrey Cowger's home, across the street from his home, with Mary Dean Cowger and his cousin. Earlier in the morning Jackie's dog had been shocked by the wire, which was around a flower bed in Cowger's yard. He had wanted to touch the wire then to see what it would do but had been kept from doing so by the other children. He left to go home, but instead of going straight home, apparently went by to touch the wire. When the two girls started over to the Walker home from 10 to 30 minutes later, they found his body lying face down with his chest across the wire. Mary Dean called to her 13-year-old brother, Lamar, and reached out to touch Jackie and received a shock. Lamar told them to keep away until he could unplug the wire and he immediately started giving artificial respiration. His Boy Scout training probably prevented the other two children from being electrocuted, and had Jackie been found sooner, it might have save his life. Jackie was taken to Dr. Harris office, where efforts to revive him through artificial respiration were carried on for two hours to no avail. Mr. Cowger said he had placed the 110 volt wire around the flower bed to keep dogs away and he said he didn t believe it was capable of causing injury, much less death, to any human who touched it. He said several children had received slight shocks from the wire before and that he had touched it himself several times and received only a slight shock. Arkansas Power and Light Co. employees who investigated said the boy probably received the fatal shock because he was barefooted and because the ground was wet, causing a solid grounding of the hot wire.
Jackie is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Walker of Danville; a sister, Judy Kay of Danville; a half-sister, Sonya of Guadalupe, Calif; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Boyce of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs AGO, DANVILLE, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 24, 1954)
Linda L. Walker, age 52, of Dardanelle, AR died Monday, March 13, 2000 at Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born July 20, 1947 in Harrison, AR to the late Troy and Busy Lou Kelley Richardson; she was a member of the Dardanelle First Baptist Church and was an insurance sales person. She attended Arkansas Tech and Capitol City Business College.
She was preceded in death by, three sisters, Lottie Roberts, Lucy Hilton and Lettie Taylor.
Survivors include, her husband, Lynn Walker of Dardanelle, AR; three sons, Scott McClure of Oregon, Shiloh and Reese McClure both of Dardanelle, AR; two brothers, Ray and Randell Richardson of Harrison, AR; two sisters, Lois and Lotus Roberts both of Harrison and three grandchildren.
Memorial service was March 18 at the First Baptist Church Dardanelle. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 22, 2000)
Aunt Lydia Walker, age 91, died at her home two miles west of Centerville, November 19.
She is survived by six children, Hugh, Seth, Delia, Effie and Ruie Cannon, all of Centerville, and Jack Walker, of near Dardanelle. She leaves a host of grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren and many friends, who knew her as Aunt Lydia.
She joined the Church of Christ at the early age of 17, and lived a faithful member all her life. Her Bible was the one book she loved, and read as long as she could see to read by the use of a magnifying glass, though she was almost blind the last six months of her life. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record 50 Years Ago, Danville, Arkansas, 11/19/1949)
Mark Edwards Walker, age 26, of Harvey, AR died Sunday, February 1, 1998 in Waldron, AR. He was born August 8, 1971 in Danville, AR to the late Doyle Walker.
He is survived by his mother and step-father, Gail and Earl Broussard of Harvey; a daughter, Katelyn Walker of Dover; a brother, Mitchell Walker of Harvey; maternal grandfather, Robert Vaughn of Harvey and paternal grandmother, Ann Biggs of Carter Cove.
Graveside service was Thursday, February 5, 1998 at Petillo Hill Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 11, 1998)
Mrs. Martha George Walker, wife of Amos Walker of Centerville, passed away March 4, 1958 at 11:43 from a heart attack. She was the daughter of the late E. P. and Margaret George, of Mt. George. She was a member of the Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, had lived her entire life in Yell County.
Survivors include her husband, Amos Walker; three daughters, Mrs. Alvie Anderson of Modesto, Calif., Mrs. Inice Roach of Centerville and Mrs. Eula Grace of Iowa Park, Texas; four sons, Alton and Opal Walker of Mt. George, Allen Walker of Dardanelle Rt. 1 and Sgt. Jack Walker, stationed in Germany; two brothers, Harvey George of Danville and Thad George of Newellton, La.; 17 grandchildren and four great grand children.
Funeral services were held Friday, March 7 at 2 p.m. at the Centerville Baptist Church by Rev. Joe Anderson of Arkadelphia and Rev. Jimmy Short of Hot Springs. Casket bearers were Bill DeLay, Oliver and Jack Greenwood, Hazel Shinn and Clarence Underwood. Burial was at the Petillo cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Post-Dispatch, Dardanelle, Arkansas: 3-13-1958)
Mrs. Martha George Walker, age 73, died at her home in Centerville on March 4, 1958. She was a lifelong resident of Yell County and was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Amos Walker; three daughters, Mrs. Alvie Anderson of Modesto, Calif., Mrs. Inice Roach of Centerville, and Mrs. Eula Grace of Iowa Park, Texas; four sons, Alton and Opal Walker of Mt. George, Allen Walker of Dardanelle Rt. 1 and Sgt. Jack Walker, stationed in Germany; two brother, Harvey George of Danville and Thad George of Newellton, La.; 17 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, March 6, 1958)
Paul Walker, age 89, of Pottsville, AR died Monday, August 23, 1999 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was born January 3, 1910 in Pryor, OK to the late Charles and Lollie Gillum Walker. He retired from the maintenance department of Webber's Bakery in Santa Ana, Ca and was a member of the Russellville Church of God.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jammia Walker; a daughter, Lenora Walker Yaw; a son, Charles Walker and three sisters, Dossie, Pauline and Ruby Walker. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Louise and Robert Alexander of Pottsville, AR; one sister, Nina Lyons of Lee Summitt, MO; three grandsons, Robert Alexander, Pottsville, Daniel and Aaron Yaw, Alexander, AR and five great grandchildren.
Services were August 28, 1999 at the Russellville Church of God with the Rev. James McElroy officiating. Burial was in the Needmore Cemetery in Casa, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 1, 1999)
Mrs. Rosa Walker, died May 5, 1956 at her home in Havana at the age of 82. She was a native of Perry County, a member of the Methodist Church and had spent her entire life in Yell and Perry Counties.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Clara Gateley of Danville and Miss Ethel Walker of the home; two sons, Noel Powell of Raleigh, N. C. and Evan Powel of Houston, Tex. seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 10, 1956)
Ruby Garner Walker, age 76, of Dardanelle, AR, widow of Allen "Pud" Walker died Thursday, October 14, 1999 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Russellville. She was born April 18, 1923 in Chickalah, Yell County, Arkansas to the late Walter and Jeannie Berry Garner. She was a homemaker and mother.
Survivors are one son, Dantie Price of Centerville, AR; one daughter, Joyce Mobley of Yazoo City, MS; four grandchildren, Kelly Holaday of Louise, MS, Chris Price, Louie Price and Audrey Price all of Centerville, AR and one great grandchild, Kristen Holaday of Louise, MS.
Graveside service was October 16, 1999 at Brearley Cemetery by John McCourt. Services by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 20, 1999)
Rufus L. "RL " Walker, age 74, of Ola, AR. died Monday, February 22, 1999 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Russellville. He was born October 27, 1924 in Centerville, AR. to the late Rufus and Sibyl Davenport Walker. He was a WWII Army Veteran, a member of the Free Will Baptist Church in Ola and retired after 35 years of service with Thermogas Company.
He is survived by his wife, Wilmateen McMullen Walker; three sons, Aubrey Walker and Mike Walker both of Ola and Gene Walker of Lurtin, AR; two daughters, Patricia Holland of Pottsville and Sibyl Burnett of Greenbrier; a step-son, Robert McMullen of Centerville; three step-daughters, Sharon Allen of Little Rock, Susan Duffield of Russellville and Carla Hill of Oklahoma; a sister, Frances Grain of California; eight grandchildren, Roger Holland, Richard Benedict, Jeffery Benedict, Lee Walker, Aubrey Walker Jr. Dusty Walker, Christy Walker and Kayla Walker.
Service was February 25, 1999 at the Free Will Baptist Church in Ola with Rev. Denver Robinson officiating. Interment was in Petillo Hill Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were grandsons. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 3, 1999)
Funeral service for Rufus L. "RL" Walker, of Ola, will be held February 25 at 10 am at the Ola Free Will Baptist Church. Interment will be in Petillo Hill Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6 to 81 p. m. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 24, 1999)
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