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Ed F. Ward of Russellville, age 77 died March 2, 2005. He was born November 29, 1927 and was a member of the Baptist Church.
He is survived by his daughters, Loretta Vansickle and Linda Ward from San Jose, CA; two brothers, Barney Ward of San Jose, CA, Floyd Ward of Fresno, CA and five grandchildren all of San Jose, CA. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 9, 2005)
Frankie Thomas Ward, age 58, of Russellville, AR died Wednesday, June 11, 2003 at his apartment in Russellville. He was born July 23, 1944 in Danville, AR to Barney and Eula Gean Tharp Ward. He did maintenance for Green Valley Apartment in Russellville.
He is survived by his parents, Barney and Eula Gean Ward of San Jose, CA; four sons, Frank Ward, Jr. of Grass Valley, CA, Tommy Ward of Woodland, CA and Tim and Sam Ward both of Redding, CA; a daughter, Rosie Ward Babst of Santa Cruz, CA; four sisters, Joyce Upchurch, Colorado, Shirley Young, Montana, Judy Padilla, Los Angeles, CA and Nancy Nelson, San Jose, CA.
Graveside service was June 24, 2003 at Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville with Rev. Alvin Eddie officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 25, 2003)
Gordon Ward, age 85, of Casa died Friday, February 1, 2002. He was born April 17, 1916, in Bryant's Cove, Conway County, AR to the late Andrew J. and Mintie J. McElroy Ward. He was a farmer.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Syble Pledger Ward and a brother A. J. Ward, Jr.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Bobby G. and Charline Ward, Bryant's Cove; daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Brownie Thomas of Dardanelle; sister, Helen Bustos of Fresno, CA; 5 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were Monday, February 4, 2002 at 10:00 a. m. at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Denver Robinson and Rev. Bobby Wells officiating. Burial was at Bryant's Cove Cemetery. Visitation was Sunday from 24 p. m. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Billy Ward, Phillip Ward, Kenneth Wells Billy Holmes, Mike Biggs Larry Collins. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 6, 2002)
Herman Lloyd Ward, Sr. age 93 of Danville, AR died Sunday, June 28, 2009 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. He was born October 5, 1915 in Chalybeate Springs, AR to the late Sidney Bell & Tennie P. Duke Ward. He retired from Danville SFA Farmers Co-op and the Danville School District as a bus driver. He was a member of the Chalybeate Springs Missionary Baptist Church. He and his wife are owners of Wards Flowers & Gifts in Danville.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Herman Ward, Jr.; brothers, R. W. Babe, Norman & Earl Ward and a sister, Bernice Dennis.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Juanita Horn Ward; three sons and daughters-in-law, Larry Ward, Lloyd and Sue Ward all of Danville; Archie and Linda Ward of Russellville; a brother, Odell Ward of Ft. Smith; a sister, Udell Stanberry of Chalybeate Springs; eight grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was June 30, 2009 at Earl Ladd Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell of Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 1, 2009)
James Opal Ward, 57, a native of Yell County, a farmer, died Wednesday in his home in Ola.
He is survived by his widow, the former, Miss Jewel Anderson; three daughters, Mrs. Luther Clardy and Mrs. John Meadows of Shreveport, La. and Mrs. Pat Marchband, Jonesboro; one son, Norman Ward, Little Rock; two sisters, Mrs. Clyde Lathrot and Mrs. Emma Burrus, Plainview, and one grandchild. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 14, 1952)
Janice Reed Ward, age 44, of Mt. Pine, AR died July 7, 1999 as a result of a vehicle accident. She was born July 2, 1955 in Hot Springs, AR to Buddie and Ha Faye Goodson Reed of Mt. Pine, AR. She was a member of the Worldwide Church of God.
She is survived by her parents, Buddie and Ila Reed; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Bret and Krista Ward of Hot Springs, AR and Neil Ward of Little Rock, AR; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Jimmy and Grade Reed and Kevin and Linda Reed all of Hot Springs and Harold and Melva Reed of Oden, AR; and her grandmother, Fannie Goodson of Hot Springs, AR.
Service was July 10th at the Caruth-Hale Funeral Home in Hot Springs, with Bro. Harold Turner and George Vincent officiating. Burial was in Reed Cemetery at Story, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 21, 1999)
Jesse T. Ward, age 75, of Rover, died Friday afternoon January 29, 1988 at the V. A. Hospital in Little Rock. He was a native of Rover, a retired grocery clerk, a veteran of W. W. II, the son of the late James H. and Martha Green Ward and a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sisters Edna Light of Rover, and Amy Pickens of Bakersville, CA and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were at the Rover Baptist Church Monday with the Rev. Monroe Hunt and the Rev. John Sivley officiating. Interment was at the Rover Cemetery. Arrangements and services were in care of Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 1/29/1988)
Jimmie Nell Ward, age 67, of Danville, AR died Thursday, June 15, 2006 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. She was born May 7, 1939 in Macedonia, AR, the daughter of the late Tommy and Vina Ray Hames. She was a housewife and member of- the Danville Landmark Missionary Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Robert J. Ward and a son, Leslie Ward.
She is survived by her daughter, Lora Couch of Danville, AR; two grandsons and granddaughter-in-law, Jarrod and Cheryl Couch of Conway, AR and Shawn Couch of Danville, AR and a sister, Wanda Noblett of Danville, AR.
Service was June 18, 2006 at the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Danville with Rev. Kenny Vosburg officiating. Burial was in Macedonia Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were T. A. McConnell, Larry White, Deanie Woodard, Charles Rose, Joe Cathey and Harlon Patton. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 21, 2006)
Jo Anne Ward, 60 of Havana, Arkansas passed away October 17, 2006 in her home in Havana, Arkansas.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Florene Inman and a brother, Fred Inman, Jr.
She is survived by a daughter. Sherri Walker and husband John of Danville AR; one sister, Linda Mitchell of Havana, AR; two grandchildren, Blake Ward and Shelby Walker; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held Friday, October 20, 2006 at Havana Cemetery in Havana, Arkansas, under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 25, 2006)
Joe Jackson Ward, age 70, died at his home Saturday morning of a heart attack. He was a retired farmer and a resident of Havana. He was a son of Jasper and Sally Foster Ward and member of the Seventh Day Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lizzie Oliver Ward; three sons, Vester Ward of Alheimer, Ted Ward of Havana and Charlie Ward of San Jose, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Retha Inman of Morgan Hill, Calif. and Mrs. Catherine Bartholow of San Fernando, Calif.; 16 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, February 11, 1960)
Norman Ward, age 83, of Danville, AR died Saturday, December 9, 2000 at Eugene J. Towbin Health Care Center in North Little Rock, AR. He was born December 5, 1917 in the Waltreak Community, Yell County, AR to the late Sidney B. and Tennie P. Duke Ward. He was a retired farmer and former owner and operator of Ward's Phillips 66 Station in Danville. He was a WWII and Korean Army Veteran and attended the Danville Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Earl, R. W. and Arthur Babe Ward; one sister, Bernice Dennis and his step-mom, Polly A. Ward.
He is survived by, his wife of 52 years, Lillian Myers Ward; three daughters, Norma Hamilton of Bryant, AR, Rebecca Stroud of White Hall, AR and Dottie Amos of Houston, TX; two brothers, Herman Ward of Danville, AR and Odell Ward of Ft. Smith, AR; one sister, Eudell Stanberry of Danville, AR and two granddaughters Christina Hamilton of Stillwater, OK and Jillian Stroud of White Hall, AR.
Service will be Thursday, December 14, 2000 at 2:00 p. m. at the Danville Church of Christ with John McCourt officiating. Interment will be in Earl Ladd Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 13, 2000)
Norman E. Ward, age 91, of Dardanelle, AR, widower of Nellie Ward died Friday, June 8, 2001 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, AR. He was born February 18, 1910 in Dardanelle to the late James Rufus and Sinie E. Todd Ward. He was a member of the Church of Christ and retired after 26 years as owner and operator of Wards Service Station in Dardanelle, AR.
Survivors are one son and daughter-in-law, Patsy and Buddy George of Dardanelle, AR; one sister, Alma Staten of New Blaine, AR; five grandchildren, Mark George, Jamie George and Suzanne Hull all of Dardanelle, AR, Brad Ward of Nashville, TN and David Ward of Franklin, TN three great grandchildren and a great great-grandchild.
Service was June 10, 2001 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Bro. Jack Lawyer and Dr. James Ward officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Eddie Taylor, Brad Ward, David Ward, Charles Ward, Opal Ray Ward and John Freeman. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 13, 2001)
Robert Ward, 71, of Danville died Friday, May 12, 2006, at Dardanelle Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born December 17, 1934, in Waltreak, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Earl and Mary Cordelia Noblett Ward. He was a retired Danville Public School bus driver, a T. V. repairman, and a member of the Landmark Missionary Church.
He was preceded in death by a son, Leslie Ward and three brothers.
Survivors include his wife, Jimmie Ward; a daughter, Lora Couch; brother, Carlos Ward; two grandsons, Jarrod Couch and Shawn Couch all of Danville; one nephew, one niece, several uncles, aunts and cousins.
Funeral was Monday, May 15, 2006 at the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Kenny Vosburg officiating. Interment was at Macedonia Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Pallbearers were Deanie Woodard, Larry White, T. A. McConnell, Joe Cathey, Harlon Patton and Charles Rose. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 17, 2006)
Sarah Elizabeth Ward, 15 months old, of Barling, AR died Tuesday, November 4, 1997 in a local hospital.
She is survived by her parents, Teri and Tim Ward of Barling; her maternal grandparents, Dorothy and Robert Ernst of Belleville; her great-grandmother, Mary Long of Havana; one sister, Catherine Ward of Barling and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral was held at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with burial at the Havana Cemetery in Havana, AR. Pallbearers were Tom Ernest, Mike Ernst, Rodney Ward and Joe Apple. Memorial contributions may be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital, P. O. Drawer 2222, Little Rock, AR 72203 or Kids First, 500 S. 16th, Fort Smith, AR 72901. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 10, 1997)
Mrs. Susan Ward, age 76 died June 6, 1953, at the Old Confederate Home at Little Rock.
She is survived by a nephew, Roy Sandlin, and a niece, Mrs. Miriam Gateley, both of New Bethel. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record 50 Years Ago, Danville, Arkansas, 6/11/1953)
Ted Ward, age 87, of Danville passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2008. He was a Master Plumber, owning and operating Wards Plumbing and Heating in Havana and Danville Auto Parts. Before retiring, he worked for the City of Danville as assistant water commissioner and plumbing inspector. In his retirement enjoyed working with wood and metal in his shop behind his house in Danville. He was a member of the Danville Masonic Lodge where he served as Elder and was a 32nd degree Mason. He was born September 6, 1921 in the Walnut Grove community near Havana to Joe and Lizzie Oliver Ward.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Inez and children, Sarah, Sue and Jim. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 24, 2008)
Ted Jasper Ward, age 87, of Danville, AR, departed from this life December 16, 2008. He was born September 6, 1921 in Havana, AR, to the late Joe and Lizzie Oliver Ward of the Walnut Grove Community near Havana. He was a member of the Associated Reform Presbyterian Church of Havana and the Danville Masonic Lodge where he served as an Elder and 32nd Degree Mason, respectively. He worked the early part of his life as a farmer in Western Yell County. He later became a Master Plumber and owned and operated Wards Plumbing and Heating business in Havana and Danville Auto Parts in Danville. Before retiring, he worked for the City of Danville as assistant water commissioner and plumbing inspector. In his retirement he enjoyed working with wood and metal in his shop behind his home. He was a devoted family man and a friend to many.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Vester Ward.
Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Inez Ward; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sarah and Hoyt Ensey of Dover, AR and Sue and Charles Spivey of Morrilton, AR; one son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Sara Ward of Fayetteville, AR; four grandsons, Charles Ensey of Danville, Phillip Spivey of Conway, Aaron Spivey of Morrilton and Vince Ward of Fayetteville; one granddaughter, Connie Myers of Dover; two great grandsons, Austin Myers and Mitchell Spivey and three great granddaughters, Rachael Myers, Lizzie Spivey and Clara Spivey; two sisters, Retha Inman of Spokane, WA and Katherine Bartholow of Danville; one brother, Charlie Ward of Magazine, AR and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Danville was, December 19, with John McCourt officiating. Burial at Moores Chapel Cemetery near Waveland. Pallbearers were Charles Ensey, Phillip Spivey, Aaron Spivey, Vince Ward, Austin Myers, Jeff Myers and John Tom Walker. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 24, 2008)
Willie L. Ward passed away Monday, July 26, 2004 at England Manor Nursing Home. She was born June 13, 1919 to Ike and Ethel Adair in Havana, AR She was a long time resident of the England area moving here from Havana in 1948. She was a homemaker and a member of the Assembly of God Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vester Fred Ward and one brother Orbie Adair.
Survivors include sons and daughter-in-laws, Adrian and Betty Ward of England, Harold "Bud " and Linda Ward and Freddy Ward of NLR; daughters and son-in-law, Mary Powell of England and Geauchita and Bobby Cathcart of Pine Bluff; one sister and brother-in-law, Lattie and David Inman of Havana, AR; eight grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
A graveside service will be held 2 pm Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at Mulberry Cemetery. Services by Wilson Funeral Home, England. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 28, 2004)
Eugene Paul Ware, age 71, of Plainview, died Monday Morning, July 14, 1986 at his home. Mr. Ware was a native of Kansas and a retired farmer.
Survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Myrtle Chesney Ware, and four step daughters.
Funeral services was held Wednesday, July 16 at Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Danville with Rev. Bennie Foster officiating. Interment was in the Salem Cemetery. Arrangements and services were in care of Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 7-23-1986)
Myrtle Lea Chesney Leach Ware, age 89, a resident of Danville, AR, formerly of Plainview, AR died Wednesday, March 8, 2000 at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville, AR. She was born on December 7, 1910 at Plainview, AR to Daniel and Eldora Jones Chesney. She was a homemaker. She was a lifetime member of Plainview First Baptist Church. She married Odell Leach in September 1931 and he preceded her in death in November 1981. She later married and was widowed by Eugene Ware and preceded in death by her granddaughter, Lynn Carol Reams of California.
She is survived by, four daughters and a son-in-law, Ina Louise DeMartino of Long, Beach, CA, Melba Joyce and Ted Creekmore of Glenpool, OK, Betty Sue Turner of Denver, CO and Freda Lea Stoneburner of North Little Rock, AR; one sister, Eunice Doty of Lebanon, IL; seven grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were March 10, 2000 at the Salem Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Monroe Hunt. Burial was in the Salem Cemetery at Plainview under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service of Ola, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 15, 2000)
Thelma Lee Warmack of Grantsburg, IL passed away September 13, 2008 at Western Baptist Hospital. Mrs. Warmack was born December 20, 1924 in Danville, Arkansas to Sanford and Lillian Carrouth Hunt. She was married to Robert T. Warmack on June 11, 1944 in Danville, AR. He preceded her in death on March 13, 1979. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one sister and a brother.
She is survived by three sons Tommy Lee Warmack and wife Shayrn of West Palm Beach, FL, William D. Warmack and wife Barbara of Vienna, IL, James R. Warmack and wife Cathy of Paducah, KY; one sister, Faye Pool of Danville, AR and three granddaughters, Lorylee Hensley of Vienna, Sarah Sprunger and Emily Warmack of Paducah.
Thelma was retired from 25 years of service with the U. S. Postal Service. Thelma's funeral service was held September 17, 2008. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 8, 2008)
Belle Warnick, age 89, a resident of Dover, AR died Thursday, November 6, 1997 at St. Mary's Medical Center at Russellville. She was born on April 15, 1908 at Pope County, Arkansas to Jerry and Amandy Pike Whaley. She was a homemaker. She was a Baptist.
She was the widow of the late C. F. Warnick and was preceded in death by her parents; 11 brothers and sisters.
Surviving two sons and daughters-in-law, Coleman and Sharyn Warnick of Russellville and William and Marsha Warnick of Dardanelle; one daughter and son-in-law, Louise and Charles Proctor of Scottsville, AR; 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral service was November 8, 1997 at the Humphrey Chapel with burial at die Pollard at Dover, AR. Pallbearers were Rick Proctor, Mark Proctor, Jeremy Ford, Donnie Page, Samuel Brown, Bruce Hurley; honorary James Chance, Johnny Steese, Tim Shaddon, Gearld McAlister, Walter Martin. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 12, 1997)
Bess Ann Warnsing, 85, of Plainview died Wednesday, February 20, 2007, at Dardanelle Nursing Home. She was a retired pastor and charter member for Full Gospel Church in Plainview.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter W. Warnsing.
Survivors include step-children Wayne and Betty, Gene and Connie, Larry and Alice, David and Kathy and Don Warnsing; cousin, Ruth Walker; spiritual grand-daughters, Eva Houston and Paula Jones; 11 step-grandchildren and 22 step-great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were held Saturday, February 24, 2007, at 2 p. m. at Trinity House of Prayer, with Pastor Mike Gullet officiating. Cremation arrangements were made by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 28, 2007)
Frances Mozeile Warren, age 87 of Dardanelle, AR died Saturday, October 2, 1999 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, AR. She was born May 28, 1912 in Chickalah, AR to the late Thomas Jefferson and Dorcas Arlene Callan McCray. She was a member of the Dardanelle First United Methodist Church, was a homemaker and businesswoman.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, R. E. "Reedy" Warren of Dardanelle, AR; one daughter, Jana Kay Warren Harwell of Dardanelle; two granddaughters, Dory O'Neal of Atlanta, GA and Kay Harwell-Cloar of Little Rock, AR.
Funeral service was held Tuesday at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Dardanelle, AR with Rev. Bennie Harmon officiating. Burial was in the Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 6, 1999)
J. Elmer Warren, 76, died in a Little Rock hospital Wednesday morning, August 13, 1958. Mr. Warren was a native of Yell County and had lived most of his life in Dardanelle. He was a retired cattle man and served Yell County as deputy sheriff and was a former City Marshal. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife, four sons, Lloyd, Wilburn, and Robert all of Dardanelle; Aubrey of Leesville, La.; One daughter, Mrs. Carl Wade of Tulsa; One brother, Otho Warren of Dardanelle, two sisters, Mrs. W. P. Strait, of Morrilton and Mrs. Thomas Hasty of White Rock, Texas, and several grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, at 2:30 at the Cornwell Funeral Chapel, by C. V. Langford and Rev. Morris Roe. Burial was in the Mt. George cemetery. Casket bearers were Warren McGuire, Marshall Hasty, Sonny Warren, John M. Warren, Wiley Gunter and Audrey Strait. Honorary Casket Bearers were George Phillips, Dr. Gilroy Cornwell, Kenneth Paisley, Carlon Lynch, Earl Blevins, Robert Hodges, Charles Hunt, Terrell Smith, Hollis Ragsdale, Charles Boyce, Joe Klober, Orville Brown, A. B. Rainwater, Jack Tucker, L. D. McElroy, Gordon Boles, Tom Aikin, Doyle Summers, Garland Pennington, Buddy Miller and Bill Hendick. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Post-Dispatch, Dardanelle, Arkansas: August 21, 1958)
John Marshall Warren, age 75, of Dardanelle, AR died Monday, June 29, 2009 at his home.
Memorial service will be held Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 10:00 a. m. at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle, AR. A special thanks to Dr. Charles Brown, Dr. Allan Kirkland, and the staff at Dardanelle Hospital, Yell County Health Hospice and Drs. and Staff at UAMS. Memorial donations may be made to Yell County Hospice, 719 N 5th, Dardanelle, AR 72834 or Arkansas Childrens Fundation, PO Box 72203. Complete obit next issue. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 1, 2009)
John Marshall Warren, age 75 of Dardanelle, died Monday, June 29, 2009 at his home. He was born October 10, 1933 in the New Hope Community to the late Ira Otha and Artie Grace Moore Warren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, one nephew, two nieces, and a daughter-in-law.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, LaVina Marie Dawson Warren of Dardanelle; brother and sister-in-law, Sonny and Melba Warren of Dardanelle; three children, Leslie Wave Mori and husband, John of Clarksville, Hope Massery and husband, Joe of Maumelle, and John Dawson Warren of Dardanelle; six grandchildren, Courtney Warren of Paragould, Michael Taylor of Clarksville, Neil Taylor of Clarksville, Zachary Warren of Alvin, TX, Tyler Massery of Maumelle, Gillian Gullett of Maumelle; two great-grandchildren, Sara Beth Cline of Paragould and Brayden Jace Cline of Paragould.
Memorial services were held July 2, 2009 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 8, 2009)
Linda Mae Warren, age 55, of Keene, Tx, born May 14, 1942 to Charles & Emogene Charton of Ola, Arkansas passed away Monday, December 22, 1997 the Wall Regional Hospital. Mrs. Warren was married to Forest Persons Warren of Keene, Tx. She was Healthcare Nurse and a Baptist.
She is survived by a son daughter-in-law, Mike & Terri Fulton of Alvarado, TX, 2 brothers, Charles Engle Charton of Shamrock, TX and Robert Dolan Charton of Ola, AR; a sister, Charlene Harrison of Ola, AR; 3 grandsons, Cason, Caleb and Bradyn Fulton of Alvarado, TX; and a granddaughter, Faith Elizabeth Upton of Carrollton, TX.
Memorial services with be held Wednesday, December 24, 1997 at 3:30 at the Broadway Baptist Church in Fort Worth, TX. The Rev. Stephan Shoemaker will conduct the services. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 24, 1997)
Lora Brown Warren, age 35 of Dardanelle, formerly of Dover, went to be with her Lord Wednesday, January 23, 2008, at her home. She was born January 18, 1973 at Dardanelle to Emmitt & Lucielle Brown. She was of the Church of Christ faith. She was one of the strongest women anyone could ever meet, she truly loved life and she was most determined to live in spite of her disability.
She is preceded in death by her grandfathers; Emmitt J. Brown, Sr. and Harold Demoret.
Survivors include her husband John Warren of Dardanelle; one step-daughter, Courtney Leah Warren of Paragould; her parents, Emmitt & Lucielle Brown of Dover; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Mona & Mark Moody of Belleville, Jennie Lu Brown of Russellville, Robin & Kraig Smith of Ft. Smith; a step granddaughter; her grandmothers, Bernice Brown and Franke Demoret both of Dover; many other nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Funeral services were held January 26, 2008 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Rev. Jerry Turner and Rev. Bill Moody officiating. Burial was held at Brearley Cemetery at Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Mark Moody, Mark Allan Moody, John Mori, Neil Taylor, Michael Taylor, and Mark Bowie. Honorary Pallbearers The staff of the Cardiac Care unit at Children's Hospital. Memorial donations may be made to the Arkansas Department of Health Hospice, Yell County, 710 N. 5th Street, Dardanelle, AR 72834. Arrangements under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 30, 2008)
Mrs. Pearlie Victoria Warren, age 85, of Dardanelle died Monday, October 14, 1968 in a Russellville Hospital. She was the widow of Elmer Warren, a native of Mt. George and a daughter of the late Thomas and Josephine Cardin George. Mrs. Warren was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors are five sons, Gilbert Rounsaville of Oklahoma City, Audry Warren of Tyler, Texas; Lloyd, Reedy, and W. W. Warren all of Dardanelle; one daughter, Mrs Ora Lee Wade of Tulsa; one sister, Mrs. A. C. Hunt of McAlester, Okla.; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Funeral was at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the Dardanelle Church of Christ with Minister C. V. Langford officiating. Active casket bearers were John Harwell, Jim Davis, Ritchie Warren, Bo Keys, Tommy Baker, Gilbert Rounsaville Jr., Warren McGuire and Ira Lee Warren. Honorary bearers were Carolan Lynch, Earl Blevins, Jeff Mobley, Robert Hodges, Kenneth Parsley, Jim McGuire, Leon Johnson, E. H. Tyler, Tom A?ikin, Billy Joe Storment, Hollis Ragsdale, Jimmy Ladd and Charles Boyce. Burial was in Mt. George Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Post-Dispatch, Dardanelle, Arkansas: October 17, 1968)
Robert Ewing "Reedy" Warren, age 89, of Dardanelle died Wednesday, December 4, 2002 at the Dardanelle Hospital. He was born April 17, 1913 in Mt. George, AR, he was a member of Dardanelle First United Methodist Church, the former owner of Tri-County Motor Company and Warren Laundromat, as well as an avid hunter, fisherman and gardener.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Mozelle McCray Warren.
Survivors include his daughter, Jana Warren Harwell; two granddaughters, Dory Harwell O'Neal, Kay Harwell Cloar, Kay's husband Ralph Cloar; nieces and nephews; and Reedy's faithful and loving dog, Harley.
The service was Friday, December 6, 2002 at Cornwell Chapel with Floyd Ervin officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Dardanelle First United Methodist Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 188, Dardanelle, AR 72834. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 11, 2002)
Infant Samuel Scott Warren, son of Scott and Cindy Warren, was born February 25, 2009 in Fort Smith and passed away March 2, 2009 in Little Rock.
He is survived by his parents, Scott and Cindy Warren of Fort Smith; one sister, Leah Raya of San Antonio, TX; two brothers, Dustin and Alex Tedder both of the home; paternal grandmother, Judy Warren of Paris, AR and maternal grandparents, Barbara & Cleve Lovelace of Fort Smith, AR; and great grandmother, Frances Hamilton of Fort Smith.
Funeral service was March 6, 2009 at Bluff Avenue Baptist Church with burial in Caulksville Cemetery in Caulksville, AR under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Pallbearers were William Price and Eddie Whitehead. Honorary Jerry Royse and Mike Smith. The family will greet friends at Edwards Funeral Home on Thursday from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. Memorials may be made to Gideon International P. O. Box 140800 Nashville, TN 37214-0800. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 11, 2009)
Mr. Stanley Vernon Warren, age 49, of Dardanelle, AR died Saturday, January 31, 1998 at AMI St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville. He was born June 1, 1948 in Reedley, CA to the late Joe and Gladys Musgrove Warren. He was a self employed water well driller in the River Valley.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Lewallen Warren; a son, Bruce Warren of Dardanelle; two daughters, Marilyn Jones of Chickalah and Rebecca Sowards of Dardanelle; a sister, Betty Mobley of Centerville and four grandchildren.
Graveside service was February 5, 1998 at Brearley Cemetery by the Rev. Ronnie Molloy. Pallbearers were Bill Jones, Bill Sowards, Bruce Warren, Mike Molloy, Larry Alverson, James Hurtler. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 11, 1998)
Body Found In Arkansas River - The body of a man was found about three miles downstream from Dardanelle in the Arkansas River last Thursday afternoon. A U. S. Army river survey crew came upon the body and called Sheriff Herman McCormick. No marks or bruises could be found, which indicate any foul play. The man was later identified as Andrew Washington, 60, of Ft. Smith, who had been missing about two weeks. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, April 14, 1960)
Herbert Waters, age 59, died of a heart attack June 7, 1954 at his home in Tampa, Fla.
He is survived by his wife; his father, S. L. Waters of Ola; two brothers, Eugene of Ola and Homer of Cooter, Mo. and five sisters, Mrs. Ed Ashcraft and Mrs. Mary Tucker of Ola, Mrs. Laura Beckham and Mrs. Ella Rushing of Cooter, Mr. and Mrs. Alma Pits of Dyerburg, Tenn. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 YRS AGO, DANVILLE, ARKANSAS - Originally published on Thursday, July 1, 1954)
Arthur Lee Watkins, age 54, formerly of Belleville, passed away at Roswell, New Mexico November 3, 1954. Mr. Watkins was a member of the Belleville Baptist Church, a Mason and a Veteran of World War II.
Survivors include, two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Lee Saint of Roswell, New Mex. Mrs. Geraldine Farmer of Carlsbad, New Mex. his mother, Mrs. J. E. Watkins, Belleville; a twin brother Opal M. Watkins, Danville; five sisters, Mrs. Ovida Hull of Stillwater, Okla. Mrs. Eula Cobb of Belleville; Mrs. Naomi Williams, Belleville, Mrs. Ruth Holcomb of Broken Arrow, Okla. Mrs. Wana Morgan of Wichita Falls, Texas; and five grand children. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs AGO, DANVILLE, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 11, 1954)
Era Mae Hunnicutt Watkins, 90, of Houston, Texas, formally of Danville, died Thursday, July 16, 1987. Mrs. Watkins was a native of Yell County, where she lived the greater part of her life. She was the daughter of the late George W. and Annie May Fowler Hunnicutt. She was a homemaker, mother, and a member of the Danville First Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, Wendell Wayne Watkins Jr., Houston, Tx.; one daughter, Wederah Mae Watkins Wilson, Sentinel, Ok.; three brothers, Dewey Hunnicutt, Shawnee, Ok.; Buell Hunnicutt, Tulsa, Ok.; and Lloyd Hunnicutt, Magnolia; three grandsons, two granddaughters, two great-grandsons, and a great-granddaughter.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 20th at the Danville First Baptist Church with Rev. Bobby Walker and Bro. Lloyd Hunnicutt officiating. Interment will be in the New Bethel Cemetery near Danville by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 7-22-1987)
Nina Elese Watkins, age 59, died Sunday, September 15, 2002 at her home in Russellville, AR. She was born March 17, 1943 in Russellville, the daughter of the late Elggie and Lillie Duvall McCurrie. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Watkins; a son, Donald Watkins; her parents; a sister, Chloe Long and two brothers, Odell and Tonno McCurrie.
Survivors include three sons and wives, Charlie and Crystal Watkins, Glen and Cheryl Watkins and Kelly and Kelly Watkins; eight daughters and their husbands, Lillie and Joe Taylor, Dorothy and Bennie Taylor, Pam and Buddy Kendall, Sealina and Matthew Blackwell, Dean and Gary McDaniels, Hattie and Joey Bacolla, Linda and Damond Jackson all of Russellville and Lee Richardson of Arizona; a brother, Jimmy McCurrie of Russellville; nieces, Patsy Huffman and Kimberly Rich and close family friends, Marita McDaniel and Larry Blackwell.
Graveside service will be Thursday 2:00 PM at Shiloah Cemetery (105 near Atkins) with the Rev. Lance Pendergraft officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. The family will visit with friends Wednesday 6:00 to 8:00 p. m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be William Rich, Damond Jackson, Chris Jackson, Larry Blackwell, Joey Bacola and Bobby Williams. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 18, 2002)
Steve Watkins, age 74, of Plainview died Saturday, October 31, 1987 at Yell County Hospital. He was a retired farmer and a Baptist.
Survivors include two sons, Derrel Watkins of Texas and Donald Watkins of Michigan; a daughter, Virginia Dillon of Michigan; three brothers, Harrison W. Watkins Jr. of Stuttgart, Ralph Watkins of Sherrill and Harold Wayne Watkins of Sheridan; three sisters, Florence Jefferies and Dorothy Watkins of Stuttgart, and Evelyn Aldridge of Dumas; 10 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church at Plainview. Graveside will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at McEwin Cemetery near Dewitt. Burial will be by Shinn Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Martha Carter Talley, Newspaper: Russellville Courier, Russellville, Arkansas, 11/2/1987)
Ann Taylor Watson, age 71, of Muleshoe, TX died November 18, 1999 at Covenant Medical Center. She was born August 24, 1928 in Wynot, NE. She married Oathes Ray Taylor on January 6, 1946 in Arkansas and they moved to Carlsbad, NM. He died in 1972. She returned to Arkansas and married Haze Zenith Watson in June 1973. He died in 1985.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Johnne and Wayne Ferris of Muleshoe, TX and Terri and Robert Owens of Carlsbad, NM; a son, Darrell Lee Taylor of Danville, AR; a brother, Dickey Vosburg of Centerville, AR; three sisters, Phyllis Gurley of Cheyenne WY, Donna Adcock of Carlsbad, NM and Mary Madden of Bastrop, LA; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held November 21 at the Bailey County Coliseum meeting room. The service was conducted by Paul Poynor. The body was donated to the Texas Tech University Health Sciences. Center as she had wished. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 8, 1999)
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