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James Ray Welch, age 75, of Danville, AR died Thursday, March 12, 1998 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. He was born February 17, 1923 at Havana, AR son of the late R. L. and Orpha Ray Welch. He was retired from Continental Grain; he was a Marine Corp Veteran of World War II, having served in four major companies with the 2nd and 3rd Raider Battalions. He was a corporate pilot, past president of the Arkansas Egg Council and a member of the Rotary International.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Wright Welch; four sons and daughters-in-law, James Ray and Carlene Welch of Rogers, Jeffery Paul and Jody Welch of Helena, MT, John and Diane Welch of Hot Springs, AR and Justin and Belinda Welch of Sheridan, AR; one sister, Christene Dearrington of Tulsa, OK; nine granddaughters; two grandsons and one great-granddaughter.
Funeral service was March 14, 1998 at the Danville United Methodist Church with Rev. Wade Shownes officiating. Burial was in the Havana Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. His sons and nephews will serve as pallbearers. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 18, 1998)
Justin Franklin Welch of Sheridan, Arkansas, died Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at Sheridan at the age of 48 as the result of an automobile accident. He was born June 28, 1957 at Denton, Texas the son of the late James Ray and Mary Francis Wright Welch. He was a member of Harmony Primitive Baptist Church at Donaldson. "Coach" Welch taught in Newark and Perryville before moving to Sheridan in 1986. He was currently the Senior High boys track and cross country coach, assistant Junior High football coach and was the Art teacher at Sheridan Junior High. In 1994 and 1995 he led the Senior High boys track team to back to back State Championships. He was also a member of the Arkansas Coaches Association. Most of all, "Coach" Welch was a loving husband and a very special "Daddy" to his girls.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include: his wife Belinda Gail Becker Welch; three daughters, Whitney Rae, Willow Eve and Wynn Nicole Welch all of Sheridan; three brothers, James Ray Welch of Rogers, Jeffrey Paul Welch of Helena, Montana and John Steven Welch of Lake Hamilton; aunt and uncle: Betty and Mike Fry of Clinton, OK, father and mother-in-law: Joe and Ruth Becker of Russellville, also numerous nieces and nephews, students, and friends.
Funeral services was Friday at First Baptist Church of Sheridan with Bro. Neal Phalan, Jr. officiating. Burial was in Memorial Gardens Cemetery at Sheridan. Memorials may be made to the Justin Welch Benefit Fund, co Regions Bank, P. O. Box 429, Sheridan, Arkansas 72150 or to the Sheridan High School Track and Cross Country Team. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 8, 2006)
March (Mary) Francis Welch, age 77 of Danville, died Thursday, March 13, 2003, at Chambers Memorial Hospital. She was born May 24, 1925, in Butler, Oklahoma to the late Marvin Lucian and Clara A. Pope Wright. Mrs. Welch taught 3rd grade for 31 years, most of those in the Danville School District. She was a member of the Arkansas Retired Teacher's Association and the Danville United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Ray Welch.
Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law, James Ray and Carlene Welch of Rogers, AR, Jeffery Paul and Jody Welch of Helena, Montana, John and Diane Welch of Hot Springs, AR, Justin and Belinda Welch of Sheridan, AR; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and David Fry of Clinton, OK; sister-in-law, Christine Dearrington of Tulsa, OK; 9 granddaughters, 2 grandsons, 5 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were Monday, March 17, 2003 at the Danville United Methodist Church with Rev. David Hawkins officiating. Interment was in Havana Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 19, 2003)
Mrs. Ninard Welcher, age 72, died at her home in Ola, Sunday, October 16, 1949. She was a native of Marion County and a member of the Baptist Church.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. J. A. Byrd of Michigan, Mrs. W. L. Richardson of Texarkana, Mrs. Hamp Alverson of Dardanelle and Mrs. Ray Hodge of Ola; a brother, Hall Reed of Fareman and fourteen grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, October 20, 1949)
Baldwyn: Eva Elizabeth Sheppard Weldon, 84, died Saturday 19 May 1990 at the Baldwyn Medical Unit. She was a homemaker, a baby sitter and the widow of Marshal J. S. Weldon. She was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church and Eastern Star.
Services will be at 2 p. m. today at Waters Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Donnie Riley, the Rev. Jerry Osburn and the Rev. Sammy Coker officiating. Burial will be in the Baldwyn Masonic Cemetery.
Survivors include two daughters, Eva Weldon Bowden of Baldwyn and Edna Weldon Cheatham of Rome, Ga.; two sons, Nolan D. Weldon of Anniston, Ala., and Samuel D. Weldon of Conway, Ark.; three sisters, Maggie Lee Taylor of Tupelo, Ola May Madden of Conway and Opel Moody of Fort Smith, Ark.; one brother Bill Sheppard of Potrero, Calif; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Cunningham, John O. Cunningham, Danny Taylor, John White, Milton Nanney, Dewayne Stephens and Wayne Joslin. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by Samuel Weldon, Newspaper: Tupelo Daily Journal, Tupelo, Mississippi, 5/21/1990)
Slim Weldon Dies Friday -- Rites Held Sunday At Waters Chapel, Baldwyn -- J. S. (Slim) Weldon, age 73, died at 10:10 p. m. Friday 7 Mar 1975 at Baldwyn Medical Unit.
Services were held at 2 p. m. Sunday at Waters Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Baldwyn Masonic Cemetery. Bro. Leo Barker officiated.
Mr. Weldon was a retired Baldwyn Marshall and Street Commissioner where he served for 16 years. He was a member of Baldwyn Baptist Church.
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Eva Sheppard Weldon, two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Eva) Bowden of Baldwyn, Mrs. Chester (Edna) Cheatum of Rome, Ga.; two sons, Nolan Weldon of Anniston, Ala., Sammuel Weldon of El Paso, Texas; one sister Mrs. Claudia Almarge of Sacramento, Calif.; one brother, Walter Weldon of Portersville, Calif.; 14 grandchildren and five great grand children. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by Samuel Weldon, Newspaper: Tupelo Daily Journal, Tupelo, Mississippi, 3/-/1975)
Cpt. James C. Weldon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Milas Weldon of Cedar Creek West was buried at Moore's Chapel, December 30, 1952. J. C. was killed in Korea July 20, 1950.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. James Fouts. Military services were conducted by the VFW boys of Booneville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, December 25, 1952)
Man Dies While Driving Truck - Milas Weldon, 57, of Waveland died of a heart attack early this morning while driving his pickup truck on the Lone Pine road north and east of Danville. Mrs. Weldon, who was riding in the truck with him, said that he dented a fender as he crossed a bridge and said that he felt funny. She told him to pull over and stop for a while, but before he could do it he slumped over the wheel. The truck went through a fence and out into a pasture. Mrs. Weldon was not hurt. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 2, 1955)
Services for Nolan D. Weldon, 81, of Oxford will be Wednesday at 11 a. m. at Gray Brown Service & Mortuary Crematory Chapel in Anniston with Rev. Jerry Foote and Dr. Dave Roberts officiating.
Burial will be in Highland Cemetery with Gray Brown Service & Mortuary Crematory in charge. The family will receive friends 6-8 tonight at the funeral home. Mr. Weldon died in Alexander City.
Survivors include his wife, Gladys Kent Weldon; two daughters and their husbands, Renaie and Jim Farish of Greensville, S. C. and Kimberly and Barry Owens of Greer, S. C.; a son, Danny Weldon of Oxford; two step-sons, Don Kent of Munford and Ronald Kent and his wife, Loretta, of Heflin; a brother, Sam Weldon of El Paso, Texas; a sister, Edna Knowles of Oxford; 10 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and a caregiver Kevin Whorton.
Pallbearers will be Jim Farish, Barry Owens, Brad Owens, Justin Owens, Lee sterns and Mike Gallahar. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Auditorium Sunday School Class of Gladeview Baptist Church of Saks.
Mr. Weldon, an Arkansas native, had lived in Baldwyn, Miss. before moving to Anniston. He joined the Navy during World War II and served in the South Pacific. He owned and operated the No Me Bowling Lanes for 25 years until his retirement 20 years ago.
Mr. Weldon was preceded in death by his parents, O'Dell and Eva Weldon; a sister, Eva Bowden; and a stepdaughter, Margaret Higginbotham. [additional information date of death - 19 May 2003] (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by Samuel Weldon, Newspaper: Anniston Star, Anniston, Alabama, 5/20/2003)
Funeral arrangements are pending at Myers Chapel for Walter Weldon of Poplar who died this morning in a local hospital.
Survivors include his wife Ruby. Graveside service for Walter Cecil Weldon was held today at Hillcrest Memorial Park with the Rev. Terry Williams of Bible Baptist Church officiating. Arrangements were under direction of Myers Chapel.
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Weldon, 80, died Tuesday 19 Apr 1983 in a local hospital after a long illness. He was a native of Arkansas and a Porterville resident for 42 years. He was employed as an agricultural laborer.
Surviving are his wife, Ruby Weldon; two step-sons, Grady Paul of Jefferson, Ore. Herman Franklin of Whittler; two daughters, Lena Slay of Atwater, Vernal Dunlap of Porterville, two step- daughters, Geneva Elliott of Ventura, June Smith of Salem, Ore.; a sister in Sacramento; three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and 20 step-great-grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by Samuel Weldon, Newspaper: Recorder, Porterville, California, 4/-/1983)
Frank Welker, age 64, died at his home in Rover of Hodgkins's disease November 5, 1954 after a year's illness. He moved to Plainview in 1912 and has spent the remainder of his life in this section of the county. He was a member of the New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Phebe Light Welker; one son, Quinton Welker; two daughters, Meda Welker and Mrs. Vivian Noon; two granddaughters, Frances Jane Noon and Marilyn Jo Welker, all of Rover; one brother Charlie Welker, Barnsdale, Okla.; and one sister Mrs. Attie Fulton, of Hot Springs. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs AGO, DANVILLE, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 11, 1954)
Quinton "Red Eye" Welker, age 64, of Rover, AR, died Sunday, December 2, 1990 at a Little Rock Hospital. He was a retired Pipeline Inspector for ArkLa Gas Co. a member of the Rover Baptist Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars and served in U. S. Navy during World War II and was a member of Woodmen of the World.
Survivors include one son, Russell Welker of Charleston, AR one daughter, Jo Wince of Rover; one sister, Mrs. Vivian Noon of Rover; three grandchildren; one niece.
Services will be Wednesday at 2:00 p. m. at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Jack McKinnon officiating. Burial will be in New Bethel Cemetery near Rover. Pallbearers are Bud Rogers, Jack Stewart, Fred Jones, Jim Holmes, Don Traylor, and Gwin Sampson. Honorary pallbearers are Noel Harris, W. T. Pugh and Rex Harris. Services will be in care of Shinn Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 12/2/1990)
Benjamin Wallace Wells, age 92, of Dardanelle, AR died Monday, May 15, 2006 at Dardanelle Hospital. He was born May 24, 1913 at Yell County to the late Roe and Mary Frances Workman Wells. He was a member of the Centerville First Free Will Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Kathleen Wells, parents, a son, Wallace Ray Wells, grandson, Brian Wells, brother Roscoe Wells and son-in-law, J. D. Parker.
Survivors include two daughters, Ema Lea Coffey of Dardanelle, Frances Parker of Delaware; sister Ruthie Crow of Dardanelle; daughter-in-law, Corelia Wells of Dardanelle; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held May 17, 2006 at Cornwell Funeral Chapel, Dardanelle with Reverend Charles Lewis and Reverend Wylie Jones officiating. Internment was held in New. Hope Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ronnie Wells, Kenneth Wells, Jerry Wayne Wells, David Hallum, Tommy Mans, and Steven Smith. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. William Scott, Ray Chapman, Gordon Crain, Earl Kinsey, Billy Farmer and the Nursing Staff of Dardanelle Hospital. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 24, 2006)
Bertha Ann Wells, age 86, of Springfield, OR, formerly of Nimrod, passed away Friday, September 20, 1996 in Eugene, OR. She was born in Perry County, AR July 15, 1910 to the late Carson A. and Millie Flewellen. She was a retired professional cook; Having cooked peach cobbler for President Clinton. She was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church, in Springfield, OR.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, two brothers and the widow of Kie Wells.
Survivors include one daughter, Louise Falls of Springfield, MO; two brothers, Ernest Flewellen of Perryville, AR and Eldred Flewellen, of Oklahoma; two sisters, Gertrude Shinn of Memphis, TN and Geneva Kelley of Port Arthur, TX; grandchildren, Mike Falls of Seaside, OR and Mary Ann title of Springfield, OR; two great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral service was held Tuesday at the Nimrod Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Carter Cove Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetic Association. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 9/20/1996)
Billy B. Wells, age 76, of Hollis, died Tuesday, November 2, 2004, at St. Joseph's Health Center in Hot Springs. He was born July 7, 1928 in Hollis to the late Sammie and Bertha Jones Wells. He was a retired logger and sawmiller, deacon and member of the Valley Home Missionary Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Henry Wells and a granddaughter, DeAnna Dale.
Survivors are his wife of 57 years, Betty Overby Wells; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Don Dale of Jessieville; a brother, Homer Wells of Hollis; a sister, Willa Dean Blythe of Hollis; six grandchildren, Terry & Ruth Dale of Greenwood, MI, Keith and Angel Dale of El Dorado, Amanda and T. J. Noles of Jessieville; four great grandchildren, Jonathan Dale, Kindsey Dale and Logan Dale all of Greenwood, MI and Cayden Noles of Jessieville.
Services were held on November 5, 2004 at the Valley Home Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Travis Lane, Rev. Kenny Vosburg and Rev. Johnny Bratton. Internment was in Nooner Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 10, 2004)
Bobby Charles Wells, age 58, of Casa, AR died Monday, October 30, 2000 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. He was born January 17, 1942 in Casa, AR to the late Marie Poteete Wells. He was a poultry farmer and a member of the Hickory Grove Baptist Church.
He is survived by, his wife, Janice Robinson Wells; two sons and daughters-in-law, Tim and Debra Wells of Casa, AR and Bobby Wayne and Jennifer Wells of Dardanelle, AR; two daughters and sons-in-law, Terri and Darrell George arid Paula and Mike Surrett all of Casa, AR; his father, Charlie Monroe Wells of Casa, AR; a brother, Dewayne Wells of Casa, AR; seven grandchildren, three step grandchildren and one step great-grandchild,
Service was November 2000 at Hickory Grove Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Jones and Rev. Geno Johnson officiating. Interment was in Fitch Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 8, 2000)
Died In Dardanelle, on the 19th of February, Mrs. C. E. Wells, aged 51 years. Mrs. Wells died of paralysis. She was an old resident of Dardanelle, a member of the Primitive Baptist Church.
She was generally loved and respected in the community in which she has, for so many years bestowed the charity that one receives in this life, not from wealth but, from the kindly sympathetic feelings of a pure good heart, which was always ready and glad to lend a helping hand to tend the sick and poor, and heal the wounds, not made by hands. But by man's inhumanity to man. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Mary Fowler Leek, Newspaper: THE DARDANELLE INDEPENDENT, 2-26-1875)
Helen Naomi Hill Wells, age 79, of Dardanelle, AR died Sunday, January 6, 2002 at the Dardanelle Hospital. She was born October 26, 1922 in Dardanelle to the late Henry and Helley Moore Hill. She was a retired worker for Tyson Foods, a homemaker and mother and a member of the Centerville Free Will Baptist Church.
She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Pansy Wells of Searcy, Ronnie and Phyllis Wells and Kenneth Wells all of Dardanelle, AR; two daughters and sons-in-law, Gwen and Tommy Mans and Connie and Timmy Hubbard all of Dardanelle, AR; eight grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Service will be today, Wednesday, January 9, 2002 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Bobby Wells and Rev. David Bishop officiating. Interment will be in New Hope Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers will be Chris and Blake Mans, Jeffery and Ryan Wells, Steven Smith and Cory Campbell. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 9, 2002)
Henry T. Wells, age 78, of Hollis, AR. died Wednesday, January 20, 1999 at his home. He was born May 26, 1920 at Hollis, AR. the son of the late Sammie and Bertha Jones Wells. He was a farmer and logger, a member of the Arkansas Cattlemen's Association, a member and director of the, Perry County Cattlemen's Association and a WWII Army Veteran.
He was preceded in death by as son, Gary Don Wells and a great granddaughter, Cassie Dawn Christian.
Survivors include his wife, Hilda Cravens Wells; a daughter and son-in-law, Heneretta and Larry Woods of Hollis, AR; two brothers, Homer Wells and Billy Wells both of Hollis, AR; a sister, Lady Bly of Hollis, AR; five grandchildren, Donna Hance of Steve, Tommy Wells of Gatesville, TX, Steven Woods of Hollis, Theresa Woods, Jefferson City, MO and Mark Woods of Little Rock; four great-grandchildren, Carrie Christian of Steve, AR. Kane Woods of Little Rock, Emma Woods of Little Rock and Lane Steven Woods of Hollis, AR.
Service was January 23, 1999 at Valley Home Baptist Church with Rev. Keith Whiley and Rev. Jimmy Scott officiating. Interment was in Nooner Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Wayne Whiley, Jimmy Wells, Dolan Charton, Jack Thomas, Stanley "Doc" Howard and Stanley Carter. Honorary were; Henry Crawford, Donald Davis and past and present members and the board of directors of the Perry County Cattlemen's Assoc. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 27, 1999)
Hilda Irene Wells, age 82, of Hollis, AR died Friday, January 28, 2005 at St. Joseph's Mercy Health Center in Hot Springs, AR. She was born February 14, 1922 in Talihina, OK to the late George Cravens and Hattie (Berry) Martin. She was a homemaker, mother, past Ava, Arkansas school teacher where she taught in a one room schoolhouse. She was a past postmaster of Hollis, AR and a poultry and cattle farmer. She was a member of the Valley Home Missionary Baptist Church where she also played piano.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Henry Wells, a son, Gary Wells; a brother, Larry Cravens; a sister, Joy Pack and a great granddaughter, Cassie Dawn Christian.
She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Heneretta and Larry Woods of Hollis; five grandchildren, Donna and Ronny Hance, Steve, AR; Tommy Wells, Leola, AR; Steve and Suzanne Woods, Hollis; Theresa Woods, Houston, MO; Dr. Mark and Krista Woods, Ozark, MO; seven great grandchildren; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Homer Wells, Betty Wells, Oval and Willa Dean Blythe all of Hollis; Betty Cravens, Cherry vale, KS, Dave Pack, Quitman, AR and a host of nephews and nieces.
Funeral service was January 31, 2005 at Valley Home Church in Hollis with Rev. Kenny Vosburg and Rev. Johnny Bratton officiating. Interment was in Nooner Cemetery at Steve under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Jimmy, Jeremy and Shane Wells, Don Dale, Kenny Howard, Wayne Whiley and Tommy Cravens. Honorary were Ronnie Simmons, Larry Gene Cravens, Jack Thomas and Riley Tucker. Memorials may be made to the Perryville Senior Adult Center, PO Box 655, Perryville, AR 72126. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 2, 2005)
Jap Wells, age 95, a resident of Hollis, AR, died Friday, August 13, 1999 at Chambers Memorial Hospital at Danville, AR. He was born on October 6, 1903 at Hollis, AR to Henry and Mary Douthit Wells. He retired as a farmer and was a member of the Valley Home Missionary Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Lena Douthit and three brothers, Guy Wells, Sam Wells and Jodie Wells.
Survivors include his wife, Vay Hawks Wells of Hollis; a daughter and son-in-law, Geralene and Bud Humphrey of Hollis, AR; a grandson, Tony Humphrey of Shawano, WI; two great-grandchildren, Samantha Himel and Tonya Humphrey both of Shawano, WI and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was August 17, 1999 at the Valley Home Missionary Baptist Church officiated by Bro. J. D. Hooper. Burial was at the Nooner Cemetery at Steve, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service of Ola. Casket bearers were Cleo Wells, Clifford Wells, Homer Wells, Billy Wells, Jimmy Wells and Terry Lynn Blythe. Honorary Roger Wells, Lawrence Humphrey, William Davis, Bobby Hawkins, Perk Dickson and Did Blythe. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 18, 1999)
Marvin Wayne Wells, age 65, of Danville, AR died Monday, December 25, 20000 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, AR. He was born May 25, 1935 in the Riley Creek Community, Yell County, Arkansas to the late Thomas Aaron and Ida Estelle Jean Wells. He was a retired truck driver for Tyson and a Korean Army Veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Alice Bean Wells; two daughters, Sharon Chance of Atkins, AR and Maunette Gateley of Crestwood, KY; three grandchildren, Jamie Chance of Atkins and Robert and Michael Gateley of Crestwood.
Service was December 29, 2000 at the Cornwell Chapel in Danville with Rev. David McLemore officiating. Interment was in the Russell Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 3, 2001)
Ola Mae Duncan Wells, age 95 of Conway, died Sunday, April 1, 2007, at Conway Health and Rehab Center. She was born January 14, 1912, in Black Springs, AR. She was the daughter of William and Myrtle Fox Riley. She was a working mother.
She was preceded in death by her parent; husbands, William "Willie" Duncan, John Wells; son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Fay Duncan; son-in-law, Robert Slaughter; grandson, Andrew Duncan; and great granddaughter, Holly Marie Duncan.
Survivors include her daughter, Gertie Slaughter of Conway, son Jack (Cora) Duncan of Stockton, CA, 11 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great grandchildren.
Graveside services are at 2:00 p. m. today, Wednesday, April 4. Burial is at Salem Cemetery with Rev. Larry Jeffries officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 4, 2007)
Patricia Anelle Wells, age 58, passed away Friday at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis, NM. She was born August 25, 1941 to the home of Lewis J. and Opal Beason Terry in Portales, NM where she was reared and attended school. She later married Jim Wells on July 6, 1958 in Portales. She worked as a cook, waitress, seamstress and a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her father, Lewis Terry; an infant brother, Jimmy Terry a son-in-law, Darryl Buxton.
Survivors include her husband, Jim Wells of Portales; three daughters, Betty and Bill Beckwith, Portales; Sonya Wells and Mike Stout of Portales and Judy Wells Lawrence and fianc Andrew Flores of Fort Sumner; one son, Darryl and Cindy Wells of Portales; her mother, Opal Terry of Portales; two sisters, Edna Fabian of Las Vegas, NV; Winona Wright of Dension, TX; a brother-in-law, David and Emily Wells of Tatum, NM; a sister-in-law, Maverene and Jimmy Garrison of Waveland, AR; 13 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren and many relatives and friends.
Funeral service was held July 17, 2000 at the Chavez Funeral Home Chapel, Fort Sumner, NM with Mr. Jimmy Garrison officiating. Cremation followed the funeral service. All arrangements entrusted to Chavez Funeral Home, Fort Sumner, NM. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 26, 2000)
Vay T. (Hawks) Wells, age 94, of Plainview, AR, died Sunday, December 23, 2001 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. She was born on September 4, 1907 in Hollis, AR, to Jesse and Beadie (Tyler) Hawks. She was a homemaker and a member of the Valley Home Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Geralene & Bud Humphrey of Plainview; one grandson, Tony Humphrey of Plainview, AR; two granddaughters, Tonya Humphrey and Sammie Himel of Shawano, Wisconsin; one sister, A. B. Shepherd of Hollis, AR; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were at 2:00 p. m. Thursday, December 27, 2001 at the Valley Home Missionary Baptist Church officiated by Rev. J. D. Hooper and Rev. Joe Hale. Burial was at Nooner Cemetery at Steve, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Internet obituary may be found at Legacy.com and humphreyfuneral.com. Pallbearers were Monte Crawford, Greg Crawford, Harold Shepherd, Roger Hawks, Kenny Whiley, and David Whiley. Honorary were Jimmy Wells, Jeff Hooper, and Jerry Humphrey, (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 2, 2002)
Wallace Ray Wells, age 63, of Dardanelle, AR. died Sunday, March 7, 1999 at the Dardanelle Hospital. He was born August 8, 1935 in Dardanelle to the late Kathleen Thompson Wells. He was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church and a retired truck driver.
He was preceded in death by a son, Bryan Wells. Survivors are his wife, Corelia Adaire Wells; a daughter, Kathy Mason of Ola, Ar; his father, Wallace Wells of Dardanelle, AR; a daughter-in-law, Sandra Judkins of Ft. Smith, Ar; two sisters, Frances Parker of Delaware, AR. and Ema Lea Coffey of Dardanelle, AR; three grandchildren, Niki Mason and Bryan Mason both of Ola, AR. and Bridgette Wells of Dardanelle, AR. and a great-grandson, Daniel Ferguson of Ola.
Service was Tuesday, March 9 at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. David Bishop and Rev. Paul Geurian officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Kenneth Wells, Garland Adaire, Gary Adaire, Kenny Brixey, Quinten Johnson and Gordon Grain. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 10, 1999)
Anna Masek Wesley, age 84, of Dardanelle, AR died Monday, October 15, 2001 at her home. She was born September 19, 1917 in Dardanelle, AR to the late Frank and Olga Sevic Masek. She was a retired Valmac employee, a member of the St. Augustine Catholic Church and Catholic Women's Union and a volunteer for the Meals on Wheels Program.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Wesley, who she married on October 27, 1937; a sister, Francis Barboreck and two brothers, Rudolph and Autonin Masek.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Violette Ann and Philip Mullins of Dardanelle, AR; two grandchildren, Todd Renfroe of Fayetteville and Lynette Renfroe of Lawton, OK and many nieces and nephews. A rosary was held Wednesday night at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle.
Funeral service was October 18, 2001 at the St. Augustine Catholic Church in Dardanelle with Father Vincent Flusche officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 24, 2001)
Bessie E. Wesley, age 90 of Dardanelle, AR died Saturday, December 30, 2000 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born April 20, 1910 in Dardanelle, AR to the late Joseph and Mary Mashek Wesley. She was a farmer and homemaker and a member of the St. Augustine s Catholic Church in Dardanelle, AR.
Survivors are several nephews, nieces and their spouses, Mary Ann and Norman Neumeier, Helen and Don Kiefer, Betty and Enrique Tabyanan all of Dardanelle, AR, Billy Joe and Beth Wesley of Russellville, AR, Mary and Bill Hale of Hensely, AR, Joann and Malcolm Willcox of Beach Bluff, TN, Leo and Barbara Wesley of Cleveland, OH, Bessie and Alex Kepchar of Gary, IN; several great-nephews and nieces and great-great nephews and nieces.
Service will be Wednesday, January 3, 2001 at 10 AM at St. Augustine s Catholic Church in Dardanelle with Father Vincent Fluche officiating. Interment will be in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Rosary was held January 2, 2001 at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers will be Paul Barlett, Irvin Balloun, Bob Jacimore, Franklin Wesley, Charles Ray and Bill Pfeifer. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 3, 2001)
Elena L. Wesley of Dardanelle died Sunday, February 11, 2001 at the Dardanelle Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Horace and Margaret Ella Campbell McQuire, a member of the Gum Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church and a homemaker and mother. She worked for the Jack Boyce Mercantile in Dardanelle and sold tickets for the Joy Theater.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ruel Miller; two grandchildren, Tammy Hodge and Ronnie Roberts and a great-granddaughter, Jamie Striby.
Survivors are her husband of 50 years, Robert Wesley; one son, Russ Miller of Layton, Utah; one daughter, Marilyn Roberts of Dardanelle, AR; 12 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Service was Tuesday at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Charlie Casto and Rev. Frank Chestnut officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Josh Wesley, Shane Crowe, Charles Norris, Earl Gray, Harold Partin and Roy Allen Dennis. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 14, 2001)
Elmer E. Wesley, age 77 of Dardanelle, died Monday, July 31, 2006 at Dardanelle Hospital. He was born March 27, 1929 at Dardanelle to the late Edward Edwin and Pauline Cinger Wesley. He was an Army Veteran and a member of the Oak Grove United Methodist Church in Dardanelle.
He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Charles Wesley, Stanley Wesley, and Robert Wesley.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Emma Grace Cox Wesley of Dardanelle; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Jerry Crowe of Dardanelle; son and daughter-in-law, Josh and Lisa Wesley of Dardanelle; four grandchildren and their spouses, Shane and Kelly Crowe, Dusty and Amber Crowe, Joshlyn Wesley and Jace Wesley all of Dardanelle; three great-grandchildren, RyLee Crowe, ShiDale Crowe and Logan Crowe all of Dardanelle; several nephews, nieces and other family and friends.
Graveside services were held Thursday, August 3, 2006 at Oak Grove Cemetery in Dardanelle with Pastor Larry Johnson officiating. Military Honors were provided by Boyce-Woods VFW Post 3141. In addition to flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 2405 E. Parkway, Suite 3, Russellville, AR 72801. Pallbearers were Jerry Crowe, Shane Crowe, Dusty Crowe, A. D. Cox, Joey Meimerstorf, and Glen Haney. Honorary Pallbearer was Bill Bryson. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 9, 2006)
Mr. Jimmie R. Wesley, age 82, of Dardanelle, AR died Tuesday, December 16, 1997 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. He was a member of the St. Augustine Catholic Church. He was born October 4, 1915 in Dardanelle to the late Van Jr. and Vlasta Prochazka Wesley. He was a veteran of WWII.
He was preceded in death by one son, Jerry Wesley; a brother, Joe Wesley and two sisters, Rosie and Anna Wesley.
Survivors include wife, Frances Wesley of Dardanelle, AR; a son and daughter-in-law, James and Patsy Wesley of New Dixie, AR; a brother, Frank Wesley of Dardanelle; two grandsons, Shaun Wesley of Morrilton, AR and Zachary Wesley of Dardanelle; a granddaughter, Hilery Wesley of Dardanelle; also included are several nieces and nephews. Rosary was December 18 at the Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Dardanelle.
Funeral service was December 19th at the St. Augustine Catholic Church. Interment was in the Brearley Cemetery. Services under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 24, 1997)
Mrs. Mayrue Wesley, age 79, of Dardanelle, AR died Thursday, January 16, 1997 at the Dardanelle Hospital. She was a member of the First Pentecostal Church of God.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Van Wesley and a brother, Ewel Holland.
Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. C.O. Holland of Tulsa, OK; two nephews, David and William Paul Holland of Tulsa, OK; one niece, Judy Holland Vic of Tulsa, OK and a friend, Joyce Martin of Dardanelle.
Graveside service was January 18 at the Brearley Cemetery by Rev. Charles Bradley. Services by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 22, 1997)
Pauline Wesley, age 88 of Dardanelle, died Friday, July 5, 2002 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. Miss Welsey was born December 18, 1913 in Dardanelle to the late CV and Annie Cinger Wesley. She retired after twenty years from Arkansas Valley Industries and was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by five brothers, Joe, Charlie, Anton, Ruby and Van Wesley and one sister, Mary Klober.
Survivors are a niece and husband, Polly and Carter Parson of Dardanelle; two great-nephews, Jason Parson of Dardanelle and Jessie Parson of Russellville; a great-great niece, Katie Parson and a great-great nephew, Anthony Parson.
Graveside services were Tuesday, 10:00 a. m. Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 10, 2002)
Robert A. Wesley, age 82, of Dardanelle died Wednesday, October 30, 2002 at the Dardanelle Hospital. Mr. Wesley was born September 3, 1920 in Dardanelle to the late Edward and Pauline Cinger Wesley. He was a retired painter and a member of the Gum Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elena L. Wesley; two brothers, Stanley Wesley and Charles Wesley.
Survivors are one brother, Elmer Wesley of Dardanelle; step-daughter, Marilyn Roberts of Dardanelle; step-son, Russ Miller of Layton, Utah; nephew, Josh Wesley of Dardanelle; niece, Debbie Crowe; 8 step-grandchildren and several nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces and friends.
Services were Saturday, November 2, 2002, 10:00 a. m. at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Rev. Charlie Casto and Rev. John Sweigart officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Shane Crowe, Jerry Crowe, Bill Pitts, Art Crowell, Charles Norris, Earl Gray. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 6, 2002)
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