YELL County Arkansas Obits ..... and More
YELL County Obituaries
White, Paul -- Wiggins, J. L.
Prev Obituary Page
Paul White, age 67, of Petal (formerly of Wiggins), died September 6, 2010 at Forrest General Hospital. He was the former owner of Uned A Key Lock Shop in Gulfport, Wiggins Lock Shop and It Takes Time Watch and Clock Repair in Petal. He was a member of Wiggins Church of God Worship Center and served in the U. S. Marine Corps.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Mary White, one sister and two brothers.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn White of Petal; a son, Paul William White of Sunrise; two daughters, Linda Fay Whobrey of Whites Crossing and Brenda Kay Ingram of Hattiesburg; a sister, Mary Catherine Brewer of McCoo, MS.; two brothers, Charles White of Danville, AR and Allen Parker White of Memphis, TN; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was held in Murphy's Cemetery in Walnut, MS. Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 15, 2010)
Pauline White, age 80, of Dardanelle died Tuesday at the Dardanelle Hospital. Born September 3, 1921 in Oklahoma, she was the daughter of the late Bunk and Rose McElrath Pierce. She was a homemaker and a member of Unity Baptist Church of Chickalah.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, 3 granddaughters, and a great granddaughter.
Survivors include her husband of 35 years, J. D. White of Dardanelle; five daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Roy Butler of Russellville, Wanda and Gary Dixon of Dover, Norma and Joe Gass of Dardanelle, Paula and Eddie Willcutt of Witter, and Becky and Denny Hale of Pottsville; 3 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, Willie Roberds of Dover, Tommy and Treva Roberds of Dardanelle, and Terry and Judy Roberds of Pocahontas; a sister, Hazel Renfroe of Oregon; 3 step-sisters; 23 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.
Graveside services were Friday at Bowden Cemetery, Crow Mountain with the Rev. Horace Hollis and the Rev. Wylie Jones officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 31, 2002)
Robert Alexander White, age 77, Sallisaw, Okla. formerly of Belleville, died Sunday in his home in Sallisaw. Mr. White was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth White; one daughter, Mrs. Herbert Jones; two brothers, Lee White, Havana, and Sam White of Belleville; four sisters, Mrs. George Beasley of Little Rock, Mrs. J. T. Moudy of Hollywood, Calif. Mrs. P. A. Askew and Mrs. G. A. Askew both of Belleville and two grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 11, 1958)
Mrs. Undine Caviness White, age 68, of Silver City, New Mexico, died Saturday July 26, 1967. She was a native of Yell County. Mrs. White was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Caviness of Danville. She was a Methodist and a retired school teacher.
Survivors include her husband, Douglas White of Silver City, N. M.; three sisters, Mrs. Robert Compton of Wing, Ark., Mrs. Charles Nixon of Gary, Ind., and Mrs. Blakely Gallagher of Pine Bluff, Ark.
Funeral and burial was Monday morning in Silver City, N. M. Mrs. White is the aunt of Mrs. C. R. Goerge and Mrs. Dick Keathley of Danville and Don Caviness of Wing. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Post-Dispatch, Dardanelle, Arkansas: 9-7-1967)
William Clarence White, Jr., age 60 of Bismark, died Thursday, December 17, 2009 at his home. He was born April 12, 1949 at Tyronza to the late William Clarence White, Sr., and Lue Tishia Jones.
He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Butch White, and a sister, Susan Elizabeth White.
Survivors include brothers, Gary White of Dardanelle, Robert White of Bigelow, Larry Eugene White of Dardanelle; sisters, Beulah Catherine Eaton of Malvern, Lue Tishia Eaton of Russellville, Martha Ann Dunn of Dover and many nephews and nieces and other relatives. The family will hold a
Memorial Service at a later date. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 23, 2009)
Fredola Lawrence Whitecotton, age 79, of Danville died Tuesday afternoon, May 26, 1987 at the Yell County Hospital, Mrs. Whitecotton was a native of Yell County, a housewife, and a member of the Danville First Baptist Church.
Survivors include three brothers, Willard Lawrence of Danville; Robert Lawrence of Ola; and Albert Lawrence of Florida; three sisters, Verna Mosely of Danville; Nora Carter of Danville; and Audie James of Wilson, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at the Danville First Baptist Church, Thursday at 2:00, with Rev. Marion Oswalt and the Rev. Bobby Walker officiating. Interment will be at the Earl Ladd Cemetery. Arrangements and services are in care of the Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 5/26/1987)
Brenda Gale Whitehead, age 45, of Rochelle, Illinois, formerly of Havana, AR died March 20, 2002 in Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Illinois. She was born August 18, 1959 in Rochelle, Illinois. She was a member of Four Square Church in Rochelle, Illinois, member of The Moose Lodge. She was a wife, mother, grandmother and secretary.
Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Whitehead of her home in Rochelle, Illinois, formerly of Booneville, AR; her parents, M. Harold Dorothy Burtman of Havana, AR; two daughters, Kathy Whitehead of the home, Erica Betz and husband Michael of Rochelle, Illinois; two sisters, Lena and husband Joe Vogel of Ft. Scott, Kansas, Kate and husband Mark Clemons of Havana, AR; one granddaughter, Evie Betz of Rochelle, Illinois; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.
Services were Monday, March 25, 2002 at 10:00 a. m. at Havana Assembly of God Church in Havana, AR. Burial was in Moore's Chapel Cemetery at Waveland, AR. Pallbearers were Mitchell Clemons, Lee Love, Leslie Gorman, Johnny Burtman Lonnie Whitehead, Carman Whitehead, Gary Whitehead, Allen Burtman. Arrangements by Roberts Funeral Home, Booneville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 27, 2002)
John Edward Whiteside, 37, of Crossett died August 11, 1956 while en-route to a Little Rock hospital, following a long period of ill health. He was a graduate of the University of Arkansas School of Law, a past president of the Crossett Rotary Club, chairman of the Crossett Airport commission and a member of the Episcopal Church.
He is survived by his wife, Ann Nelson formerly of Danville, three sons, John Nelson and Joe Garret of Crossett and John Edward of Little Rock, his mother Mrs. Charles Whiteside, Sr. and a brother, Charles Whiteside, Jr. both of Ft. Smith. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 23, 1956)
James Luther Whitfield, age 93 of Casa, AR. died Saturday, January 2, 1999 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. He was born September 2, 1905 at Rosecreek to the late Tom Henry Whitfield and Martha Mitchell Whitfield. He was a veteran of the Navy, he was the Casa postmaster for 38 years, member of the Casa First Baptist Church for 70 years and deacon of the church for 60 of those years. He was also a member of the York Rite and Consistory and the Scimitar Shrine. He was a 70 year member Casa Lodge 537 and a past grandmaster of Masonic Lodge of Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Rosa J. Whitfield.
He is survived by a cousin, Lola Pearson of Rosecreek and a host of friends.
Funeral was Tuesday at the Casa First Baptist Church with the Rev. B. L. Dorman and Rev. Cleo Young officiating. A Masonic funeral followed at the Casa Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 6, 1999)
Clarence M. Whitlow, age 70, of Plainview died Tuesday, December 23, at Veterans Hospital at Little Rock. He was a retired farmer, son of the late John Thomas and Leona Fields Whitlow, veteran of World War II, and was a deacon at Plainview Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Terry Lee Whitlow; three sons, John Whitlow of Springdale, and Thomas and James Whitlow of Plainview, and two daughters, Angle Keisling and Clarenda Moats of Austin and 11 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday at Plainview Assembly of God Church. Burial was in Salem Cemetery by Humphrey Funeral Service of Ola. Pallbearers were Trent Keisling, Thale Keisling, Doug Moats Jr. David Moats, John Whitlow II, Matthew Whitlow and Ty Whitlow. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 12/23/1986)
Irene Adamson Whitlow, age 79, a resident of Plainview, died Friday, June 7, 2002 at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock. She was born on May 4, 1923 in Fannie, Arkansas to Charles and Nellie Wilson Adamson. She was the widow of James Leon "Lonnie" Whitlow. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary in Plainview. She considered herself simply a Christian and attended several different churches in her community.
She was preceded in death by an infant son, John Elmer Whitlow and several grandchildren, Michael Muck, Paul Allen Whitlow, Dillon Standridge, Hunter Shane Melton, Riley Taylor Melton, and a sister Velma Finney.
Survivors include 2 sons, Don Whitlow and David Whitlow of Plainview, AR; 4 daughters, Betty Muck of Dallas, TX, Louise Rogers of Mt. George, AR, Lura Davis of Plainview, AR and Reda McConnell of Centerville, AR; 3 brothers, Floyd Adamson of Paris, AR, Clayton Adamson of Minneapolis, MN, and Robert Adamson of Las Vegas, NE; 18 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren and numerous nephews & nieces.
A memorial graveside service will be 10 a. m. Wednesday, June 12, 2002 at Salem Cemetery at Plainview officiated by Rev. W. A. Gorman. The body was cremated. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 12, 2002)
John Wayne Whitlow, age 65, of Rossville, GA passed away Sunday, April 15, 2007. He graduated from Plainview/Rover High School in 1960, served in the U. S. Navy and was of the Baptist Faith.
He was preceded in death by his father, Lamar Whitlow and a daughter, Theresa Whitlow.
Survivors include his loving wife, Dianne Whitlow of Rossville; his mother, Evola Whitlow of Fort Oglethorpe, GA; a daughter, Sherry Brennen of Flintstone; three grandchildren and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Services will be held 2:00 p. m. Thursday, April 19, 2007 in the Chapel of Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe, GA with Rev. Lonnie Rhodes officiating. Interment will follow in Tennessee Georgia Memorial Park. Arrangements by W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe, GA. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 18, 2007)
Mrs. Leona Fields Whitlow, age 79, died October 31, 1958 at her home near Plainview. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church.
She is survived by two sons, Clarence Whitlow of near Plainview and Leon Whitlow of Briggsville; two stepsons, Dewey Whitlow of DeLano, Calif. and Francis Whitlow of Oklahoma City, stepdaughter, Mrs. Tommy Ladd of near Plainview, a brother, Ed Fields of Maryville, Calif.; 10 grandchildren and 13 step-grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas- Originally published on Thursday, November 6, 1958)
Mary Kathryn Judd Whitlow, age 50, of Plainview, AR died Wednesday at the St. Vincent's Infirmary Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. She was a truck driver for DayMark.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Roy Allen Judd and a stepson, Paul Allen Whitlow.
She is survived by her husband, Don Whitlow; two sons, James Andrew Fountain of Anchorage, AK and Jon Eric Fountain of Stockton, CA; a daughter, Candance Parker of Benton, AR; a step-son, Stephan Ray Whitlow of Sweethome, OR; a step-daughter, Donna Marie Beavers of Newport, OR; her parents, Jim and Leoda Judd of Leslie, AR; two brothers, James Doyle Judd of Linden, CA and Sam Judd of St. Paul, AR; two sisters, Pauline Schorling of Bakersfield, CA and Denise Singleton of Dover, AR and 11 grandchildren.
Funeral service was May 24, 1997 at Archie Valley Community Church Van Buren County) with Bro. Larry Don Smith officiating. Burial was in Archie Valley Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 28, 1997)
Mrs. Pauline Whitlow was born January 26, 1928, in Belleville, AR to Isaac and Dotte Adaire. She went to be with Jesus on July 13, 2008. On October 26, 1943, she married Billy Joe Whitlow in Dardanelle, AR. They were married for 65 years. Pauline was a homemaker and devoted her life to caring for her family. She enjoyed sewing, which was one of her favorite hobbies, and working in her flower garden. She was a lifelong member of Harvest Life Center.
Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Edith Rush and husband Dan of Hot Springs Village, AR and Melba Mull and husband Fred of Amarillo; two sons, Bill Whitlow and wife Elaine of Conway, AR and William Whitlow of Amarillo; a sister, Ophelia Whitlow of Plainview, AR; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 30, 2008)
Troy Elgie Whitlow, age 83, of Plainview, AR. died March 24, 1999, at Yell County Nursing Home in Ola, AR. He was the son of the late W. T. "Will" Whitlow and Ethel (McFerrin Whitlow. He was a member of Plainview Assembly of God Church, the Plainview VFW, and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a retired area manager of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. He was a World War II veteran, serving from December 1942 until March 1946 with the Machine Gun Squadron of the 124th Calvary Division.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Erbie Lee and Earl Lamar Whitlow and two sisters, Winnie Vaye Whitlow and Faye Whitlow Summitt.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ophelia (Adaire) Whitlow of Plainview, AR; one son and daughter-in-law, Troy and Sandi Whitlow of Russellville, AR; one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and James Bata of Plainview, AR; four grandchildren, Troy Lynn Whitlow, Josh Whitlow, Katie Whitlow and Scott Bata; one brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Pauline Whitlow of Amarillo, TX; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service was March 27, 1999 at the Plainview Assembly of God Church officiated by Bro. Norman Chenowith and assisted by Rev. Wilma Whorton. Burial was at the Salem Cemetery at Plainview, AR. under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to Plainview First Assembly of God Church or Salem Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 31, 1999)
William Thomas Whitlow, age 63 years passed away at his home in Plainview Tuesday night, September 25th. Mr. Whitlow was a life time resident of Plainview and a charter member of the Assembly of God Church here.
He leaves to mourn his departure one daughter, Mrs. Faye Summie of California, four sons, Erbie, Elgle, Bill of Plainview and Lamar Whitlow of Ola; five grandchildren, a stepmother, Mrs. Leona Whitlow and four half brothers, Dewey Whitlow of Delano, Calif. Francis Whitlow of Okla. City, Okla. and Clarence and Lonnie Whitlow of near Plainview and a host of other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon by Rev. James Perry, pastor of the church. Rev. Ivan Marcum of Birta, Rev. Legg of Danville, Rev. Cook of Ola, Sister Lane of Danville, and Sister Francis Payne of Dardanelle all was present and assisted in the service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record 50 Years Ago, Danville, Arkansas, 9/25/1951)
Auda Whitten, age 74, of Rancho Cuca Monga died August 11, 1985 at San Antonio Community Hospital. A retired employee for Orange Exchange Products, he was a native of Rover for 49 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Upland, CA.
He is survived by his wife, Dessie L; one son, H. A. Whitten of Norco, CA; one daughter, Margaret Pruden of Upland, Ca; two sisters, Lula Howell of Checotah, OK and Ruby Nell Pugh of Rover; one brother, R. L. Whitten of Booneville; five grandchildren and, eight great-grandchildren;
Services were held at Stone Funeral Home and entombment at Bellevue Mausoleum. Memorials may be made to San, Antonio Community Hospital, the American Heart Assoc. or your favorite charity.
WHITTEN , HENRY AUDA , 03/07/1911 , HOGAN , , M , ARKANSAS , SAN BERNARDINO , , 08/11/1985
(WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 8/11/1985)
Betty Carol Whitten, age 57, of Rover, AR died Tuesday, July 7, 1998 at St. Edward's Hospital in Ft. Smith. She was born February 20, 1941 in Danville, AR to the late James and Verna Davidson Word. She was a homemaker and mother and a member of the Rover Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Bob Whitten.
Surviving are her companion, Bob Vess of Rover, AR; two sons, Tim Whitten of Russellville, AR and Robert Whitten of Plainview, AR; four daughters, Debby Lamb of Ft. Smith, AR, Janet Lawrence of Ola, AR, Laura Lampkin of Bluffton, AR and Darla Sparacino of Dardanelle, AR; one sister, Shirley Hill of Perryville, AR and 12 grandchildren.
Funeral service was July 10, 1998 at the Rover Baptist Church with Rev. Elvin McDill officiating. Interment was in the Hunts Chapel Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. Pallbearers were Keith Vess, Kenneth Vess, Bill Frost, Riley Tucker, Johnny Lawrence and Josh Lawrence. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 15, 1998)
BOONEVILLE - Delphia Whitten, age 71, of Booneville, wife of R. L, Whitten, died Wednesday, January 23, 1991. She was a member of Booneville First Baptist Church and its Women s Missionary Union.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Saturday at the church by the Revs. Jesse Reed and Allen Thrasher and Dr. Hoyle Haire. Burial will be in Hunts Chapel Cemetery, Rover, by Humphrey Funeral Service of Russellville.
Other survivor is a brother, Robert F. Lazenby of Ontario, Calif. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 1/23/1991)
James L. Whitten, age 63, a farmer who had spent his entire life in Yell County, died at his home in Rover, September 24, 1954.
He is survived by his wife, three daughters, Mrs. C. M. Wheeler of Belleville, Mrs. Arah Burnett and Mrs. R. W. Corder of Whittier, Calif; two brothers and two half-brothers. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs AGO, DANVILLE, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 30, 1954)
Jesse O. Whitten, age 77, of Rover, died Tuesday, February 14. He was a farmer and a member of Rover Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, Harry Whitten of Ontario, CA.; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Hopper of Oklahoma City, OK. and Mrs. Elizabeth Menard of Little Rock; two brothers, Auda Whitten of Cucamonga, CA, and R. L. Whitten of Booneville; two sisters, Mrs. Ruby Pugh of Rover, and Mrs. Lula Howell of Checotah, OK.; twelve grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral was Friday at Rover Baptist Church by the Reverend James Johnson. Burial was in Hunt Cemetery at Rover. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 2/14/1984)
Mrs. Lessie Viola Whitten, 74, of Rover, wife of Jesse O. Whitten, died April 21. Mrs. Whitten was a member of Rover Baptist Church.
Other survivors are a son, Harry Whitten of Ontario, CA; two daughters,. Mrs. Betty Hopper of Oklahoma City, OK and Mrs. Elizabeth Menard of Little Rock; two sisters, including Mrs. Bonnie Cannon of Little Rock; 12 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral was Friday at Rove; Baptist Church by Rev. James W. Johnson. Burial was in Hunts Chapel Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 4/21/1982)
In Memory Of Mrs. Lessie Viola Whitten
Born January 20, 1908
Died Died April 21, 1982
Services 1:00 P. M. Friday April 23, 1982, Baptist Church, Rover, Arkansas
Minister James W. Johnson
Interment Hunts Chapel, Rover, Arkansas (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 4/21/1982)
R. L. Whitten, age 76 of Booneville, died Saturday, May 8, 1993 at Booneville Hospital. He was a retired teacher and minister.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert L. Sr. and Margaret Hogan Whitten and two brothers, Jake and Auda Whitten and a sister, Myrtle Johnson. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of WWII. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Booneville and the Retired Teachers Association.
Survivors are two sisters, Ruby Pugh of Rover and Lula Howell of Checotah, OK also several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 2 p. m. Wednesday, May 12, 1993 at the First Baptist Church of Booneville officiated by Reverend Michael Taylor, and assisted by Reverend Verlon Taff. Burial will be at the Hunts Chapel Cemetery at Rover, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service of Russellville. Memorials may be made to Rover Baptist Church. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 5/8/1993)
Robert Whitten Sr., age 80, died July 2, 1955 at the home of a daughter, Mrs. W. P. Pugh, at Rover. He was a retired farmer and a Baptist.
Survivors include three sons, J. W. Whitten, of Rover, Audie Whitten of Upland, Calif, and R. L. Whitten, Jr. of Havana; three daughters, Mrs. Pugh, Mrs. Myrtle Johnson of Plainview and Mrs. Dorothea Howell of Checotah, Okla.; 18 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 14. 1955)
William Robert Whitten, age 50, of Rover, Arkansas died Friday, July 10, in the V. A. Hospital in Little Rock. Mr. Whitten was a native of Rover, Arkansas. He was a Veteran and carpenter and a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include his, wife, Mrs. Betty Word Whitten of the home; two sons, Timmy and Robert Whitten of the home; four daughters, Debbie Whitten of Fort Smith, Mrs. Janet Lawrence of Rover, Miss Laura Whitten and Miss Darla Whitten, both of the home; a grandson, Josh Lawrence of Rover; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Whitten of Rover; one brother, H. O. Whitten of California; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Menard of New Orleans and Mrs. Betty Hoppers of Oklahoma City.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a. m. on Monday, July 13, in the Rover Baptist Church with Rev. James W. Johnson officiating, with burial in the Hunt Cemetery in Rover. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 7/10/1981)
Audrey Ellen Nixon Whittington, age 87, of Hermitage, AR died Monday at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock, AR. She was born February 14, 1918 in Bradley County, AR, a daughter of the late Henry and Mittie Lee Anders Nixon. She was a homemaker, a member of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church and a member of the home extension club of Yell County. She married Ezra Q. Whittington on September 12, 1935 in Bradley County, AR and died December 9, 1961. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Oma Smith Williams.
She is survived by two sons, James Whittington of Warren, AR and Willis Whittington of Hermitage, AR; two daughters, Opal Nelms and Linda Jestice both of Havana, AR; two grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held today, Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. at Frazer's Chapel in Warren, AR. Burial will be in Holly Springs Cemetery at Hermitage by Frazer's Funeral Home of Warren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 23, 2005)
James E. Whittington, age 64 of Warren, AR, died Saturday, June 24, 2006, at Bradley County Medical Center from injuries in an automobile accident. He was born January 29, 1942 in Bradley County, Arkansas, the son of the late Ezra Q. Whittington and Audrey Ellen Nixon Whittington. He was a member of Landmark Baptist Church, a graduate of Hermitage High School, a former ferry operator for the ADTH, a former employee of Bradley Lumber Company and a 7 year employee of the Armstrong-Witt Plant.
He is survived by his wife Catherine Chandler Whittington whom he married on June 18, 1994; one stepson, Scott Chandler of Summerset, KY; two stepdaughters, Cathy Young of Warren, AR and Gail Scogin of Wilmar, AR; one brother Willis Whittington, Hermitage, AR; two sisters, Opal Nelms and Linda Jestice both of Havana, AR; five step grandchildren, Chad and Matt Young both of Warren, AR, Candice Chandler of Summerset, KY, Ricky Wayne and Jay Scogin both of Wilmar, AR; two nieces, Sherry Albright and Penny Smith, both of Havana, AR.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p. m. on Wednesday, June 28, at Frazer's Chapel with Rev. Wayman Mann and Rev. Craig Jenkins officiating. Janice Sullivan was organist and Bob Haygood and the Immanuel Baptist Church Choir sang. Burial was in Holly Springs Cemetery at Hermitage by Frazer's Funeral Home. Active pallbearers were Cliff Clayton, A. C. Simpson, Gregg Moore, Mark Norris, Leo McCarty, Lamar Butler, and Alton Richards. Honorary pallbearers were Todd Saunders and Marty Reep. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 5, 2006)
Jamie Chandler Whittington was born on September 23, 1958, in Plainview, Texas to Polly Cooley Chandler and the late V. N. (Bob) Chandler. She departed this life on September 29, 2010 at Countryside Manor in Clarksville, AR.
She was preceded in death by her father and brother-in-law, John Everhart. She was a graduate of Dardanelle High School in 1978 and a member of the band. She also was an active member of the St. Martin's in the Fields Church in Southlake, TX.
She is survived by two daughters Maegan Vencill (Brandon) and Emily Whittington of Dallas, TX; mother Polly Chandler of Russellville, AR; two sisters Kay Chandler Merritt (David) of Clarksville, AR and Lisa Chandler Everhart of Russellville, AR; two grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held October 1, 2010, at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Bro. Ray Edwards officiating. Cremation Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 6, 2010)
Anita Pearl Whittle, age 69, of Danville, AR. died Monday, January 18, 1999 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. She was born in Deridder, Louisiana December 6, 1929, daughter of the late Willis Franklin and Pearl New Harrison. She was a retired purchasing agent for the Army Airforce Exchange Service.
She was preceded in death by two sons, David Benjamin Freeman and Herbert Lee Freeman; a sister, Lota Katherine Wilson and two brothers, Troy Raymond Harrison and Willis Benjamin Harrison.
Survivors include two sons, Floyd Luther Freeman of Texas and Troy Raymond Henry of Salem, OR; a sister, Virginia Mansell of Deridder, LA and several grandchildren and step-grandchildren.
Funeral service was Thursday at the Coleman Cemetery in Pelsar, AR. with John McCourt officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 27, 1999)
Lydia G. Whitwell, born in Paducah, KY on January 14, 1898, died February 20, 1999 at Wooldridge Place Nursing Home in Corpus Christi, TX.
She is survived by a son, James C. Still Sr. of Corpus Christi, TX; two grandchildren, James C. Still Jr. of Fallbrook, CA and Patricia Dianne (Donald) Christiana of Katy, TX; five great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James I and Savanah Dickey and her husband, Mack Whitwell.
She will be buried at Liberty Cemetery on Huckleberry Mtn. near Havana on Wednesday (today) at 2:00 p. m. Local arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 24, 1999)
Allen Edward "Bo" Whitworth, age 35, of Plainview, AR, died Friday, June 15, 2001. He was born August 14, 1965 in Little Rock, AR to the James Melvin Whitworth. He worked for the water department for the city of Plainview.
Survivors are his mother, Jerry Dean Potter Whitworth of Aly, AR; three sons, Allen James "AJ" Whitworth and Brandon Edward Whitworth of Plainview, AR and Cory Dean Whitworth of Arkadelphia, AR; two brothers, Mark Mulhen of Gary, Indiana and James Whitworth of Aly, AR; sister, Melanie Field of East Yorkshire, England; and two nephews, Josh Whitworth of Aly, AR and Gage Whitworth of Havana, AR.
Graveside service was June 18, 2001 at Richwood Cemetery in Arkadelphia by the Rev. Eva Houston. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 20, 2001)
James Melvin Whitworth, age 61, of Plainview, AR, died Thursday, January 8, 1998 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. He was born September 3, 1936 in Arkadelphia, AR to the late Walter Thomas and Mary Ellen Ray Whitworth. He was a retired Korean Air Force Veteran and a transmission specialist. He was a member of the Concord Baptist Church in Aly, a 32 degree mason and a member of the Farm Bureau.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Walter T. Whitworth.
Survivors are three sons, Mark Mulhern of Gary, IN, James Whitworth of Danville, AR and Allen Whitworth of Aly, AR; a daughter, Melanie Field of East Yorkshire, England; three brothers, Calvin Whitworth of Camden, AR, Carroll Whitworth of Hull, England and J. W. Whitworth of Arkadelphia, AR; three sisters, Alene James of Arkadelphia, AR, Sue Moss of Plainview, AR and Reba McKinney of Grand Prairie, TX; also 11 grandchildren.
Service will be today, January 14, 1998 at 11:00 a. m. at Concord Baptist Church in Aly. Interment will follow at 3:00 p. m. at Richwood Cemetery, Arkadelphia by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 14, 1998)
Mrs. Monell Wiggans of Harrisonville, Missouri was born September 20, 1929 in Nola, Arkansas the daughter of Lonzo Peter Preston and Gertie (Arnmons) Wagner. She departed this life Monday, November 24, 2003 at the Crown Care Center, Harrisonville at the age of 74 years, 2 months and 4 days. On August 67, 1947 Monell was united in marriage to Thomas Carter in Nola, Arkansas. Later she was united in marriage on February 12, 1981 to Robert Wiggans in Miami, Oklahoma. She was employed as an assembler for Ennis Printing Company, Ft. Scott, Kansas. She had lived in Hop Springs and Waldron, Arkansas, Ft. Scott and Kansas City, Kansas before moving to Harrisonville in February of 2002.
Beside her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Tom Carter on October 7, 1979; her second husband, Robert Wiggans; a stepson, Tony Gene Carter; a stepdaughter, Tomelene Hayes; a brother, Armon Wagner; a sister, Alene Walkins.
She is survived by a son, Ron G. Carter and wife Julie, Harrisonville, Missouri; a daughter, Diane Roberts and husband Duke, New Hope, Alabama; six grandchildren, four step grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; a brother, Willie Wagner of Kansas City, Kansas; two sisters, Elmo Hayes, of Turner, Kansas and Winnie Matheson of Waldron, Arkansas; other relatives and friends.
Funeral service was Saturday, November 29, 2003 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with interment at Parks Cemetery at Nola, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 3, 2003)
Charles David Wiggins, Sr. age 37 of Rover, AR died Monday, April 3, 2000 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. He was born in Little Rock, AR June 13, 1962. He was a 1981 graduate of Fourche Valley High School, served on the Fourche Valley School Board for five years, coached boys baseball for Fourche Valley and the Danville League for 7 years. He had worked as a mechanic for Lambert Motors in Danville for 18 years, leaving in May of 1999 after buying the Turner's Grocery in Wing in which he and his wife operated.
He was preceded in death by, his mother, Ila Faye Hodges Wiggins and his father-in-law, Herbert N. Person.
Survivors include, his wife, Tamara Wiggins; one son, CJ. Wiggins of Rover, AR; his father and step-mother, Claude Charles and Darlene Wiggins of Adona, AR; a brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Lori Wiggins of Dardanelle, AR; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Brenda and Larry Doyle of Centerville and Sherry and Roy Horsey of Little Rock, AR; his mother-in-law, Louise Person of Wing, AR; several nephews, nieces and great nephews and nieces; a step-brother, David Hart of Ft. Smith, AR; two step-sisters, Wanda Allen of Greenwood, AR and Terry Sharpless of Ponca City, OK and also his best friends, Bob Bryan and James Yandell.
Funeral service was held April 6 at the Wing Community Church with Ernie Bryan officiating. Burial was in Parks Cemetery near Nola, AR. Pallbearers were Bob Bryan, James Yandell, Brian Doyle, Todd Doyle, Roy Hodges, Roy Horsey, R. Bunker Roberts, Steve Feco, Warren Pickens, Donnie Green, Jimmy Norwood and Dusty Rhoades. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 12, 2000)
Charles David Wiggins, Sr., age 37 died Monday, April 3, 2000 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. He was a mechanic for years with Lambert Motors Danville, before buying Turner's Grocery in Wing May 1999.
Service will be Thursday April 6, 2000 at 2:00 p. m. at the Wing Community Church. Burial will follow at Parks Cemetery in Nola. Service by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Visitation will be Wednesday April 5 from 7 to 9 p. m. Complete obituary in next week's edition. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 5, 2000)
Claude Charles Wiggins, Jr., age 78 of Adona, died Friday, October 3, 2008 at his home. He was born November 27, 1929 in Wabbaseka. He was the son of the late Claude Henry and Gladys Eula Smith Wiggins. He was an Air Force Veteran and an auctioneer.
He is preceded in death by his parents, ex-wife and mother of his children, Ila Faye Wiggins and son, Charles David Wiggins, SR.
Survivors include his wife, Darlene Gibson Wiggins; son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Darlene Wiggins of Gravelly; daughters, Brenda and Larry Doyle of Centerville, Sherry and Roy Horsey of Roland; brother, Douglas Wiggins of Carlisle; stepchildren, David Lee and Diane Hart of Fort Smith, Teresa Paris of Perryville, Wanda and Mike Green of Mena; seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren, eleven step-great-grandchildren and a host of nephews and nieces.
Funeral service was held October 7 at Grace Baptist Church in Adona. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 8, 2008)
J. L. Wiggins, aged 41, was killed in a car accident Friday, July 17, 1959 in Sentinel, Okla. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Wiggins of Sentinel, Okla. former resident of Yell County.
Survivors, other than his parents, include his wife, Augustine; a son, Richard, and a daughter, Debbie; two sisters, Mrs. Ralph McAfee and Mrs. Ralph Crabb of Sentinel. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 23, 1959)
Next Obituary Page
This material is intended for the personal use of genealogists and family historians.
No commercial usage or distribution rights for this material are granted by the authors.
Date Last Updated: 2010/11/06