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Beatrice Wigley, age 92, of Ola, AR died Monday, October 29, 2007 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. The daughter of W. E. and Edith Hooks Woodson, she was born April 9, 1915 in Hico, TX. She was a member of the Ola First Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Wigley and her parents. She is survived by a half-sister, Wilda Jean Wyatt of Milpitas, CA; a half-brother, Jimmy Dean Woodson of Dardanelle and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside funeral service and burial was Thursday, November 1, 2007 at Sandlin Cemetery at Ola. Arrangements under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 7, 2007)
Buddy Wigley, age 78, of Ola, died Wednesday, August, 15, 2007 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born July 6, 1929 in Waltreak, AR to the late Oscar and Mary Martin Wigley. He loved to fish, eat squirrel, work on lawnmowers, play the fiddle; and listen to Bluegrass music.
He was preceded in death by seven sisters and five brothers.
Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Frances Long Wigley and a host of nephews and nieces.
A memorial service was held Saturday, August 18, at Oakland Cemetery in Ola. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 22, 2007)
Herbert Lee Wigley, age 71, of Waldron, AR died Wednesday, September 3, 1997 in a Fort Smith Hospital. He was a plywood mill worker and a Baptist.
Surviving him are his wife, Bonnie of the home; three daughters, Shirley Wigley of Eagle Point, OR, Teresa Wallace of Medford, OR and Donna Louallen of Pittsburg, FL; four sons, Ronald Wigley and Loyd Wigley both of Medford, OR, James Wigley of Rogue River, OR and Denver Wigley of White City, OR; a sister, Marie Hudson of Waldron, AR; a brother, James Wigley of Booneville, AR; 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was September 5 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 10, 1997)
Mrs. Irene Wigley, age 88, of Hamburg, AR died Monday, August 17, 1998 at the Ashley County Medical Center in Crossett, AR. She was a native of Drew County, AR, a resident of Hamburg, AR for the past 21 years; a former resident of the Shiloh Community outside of Hamburg for many years and a former resident of Crescent City, CA. She was a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church and was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J. "Walter" Wigley in 1965; a daughter, Edrie Wigley in 1943; her parents, Monroe and Maude Scott Burch and three brothers, Joe, Herman and Louis Burch.
She is survived by two sons, Walter M. Wigley of Hamburg, AR and Glenwood G. Wigley of Danville, AR; a daughter, Shirley Wigley McGilton of Rayville, LA; a brother, Edward Burch of Hamburg, AR; two sisters, Georgia Brantley and Lela Murphy born of Monticello, AR; a half brother, Johnny Fox of Monticello, AR; two half sisters, Marie Priest of Phoenix, AZ and Pauline Barnett of Monticello, AR; seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be today, August 19, 1998 at the Gardner Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Pullin and Rev. Thad Douglas officiating. Interment will be in the Flat Creek Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, P. O. Box 1610, Little Rock, AR 72203. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 19, 1998)
Milda Hallie Wilburn, age 90, of Russellville, AR died Saturday, January 8, 2000 at her daughter's home in Russellville, AR. She was born March 7, 1909 in Lincoln County, KY to the late Albert and Ida Nartin Mapier. She was a factory worker, homemaker and mother and a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist.
Survivors are, one son, Roy Coldiron of Lakeworth, FL; two daughters, Betty Price of Ashland, KY and Shirley Coldiron of Russellville, AR; 31 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Graveside services were January 11, 2000 at Oakland Cemetery in Russellville by Cornwell
Funeral Services of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 12, 2000)
Grace Evelyn Wilcox, age 85, of Tulsa, OK passed away July 30, 2003 at Tulsa Regional Hospital. She was born August 4, 1917 at Havana, AR to the late Daniel Tolbert and Elna DeRossitt Dixon. She was a member of the Church of Christ and was retired inventory clerk from McRoberts-Lane Wholesale Drug in Tulsa.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, Wayne Wilcox and Arthur Burton and one brother, Harold Alvis Dixon.
She is survived by a son, Charles Daniel and Judy Burton; four grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; three brothers, James Dixon of Tulsa, OK, Raymond Dixon of Stigler, OK and Boyd Dixon of Beggs, OK and two sisters, Selma Comer of Alexandria, VA and Mabel Roseborough of Havana, AR.
Burial was at Woodland Cemetery on Friday, August 1st at Sand Springs, OK. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 6, 2003)
Nettie Mozel Wilcox, age 84, of Conway, AR died January 15, 2004. She was born April 14, 1919 in Belleville, AR, a daughter of the late Grover Cleveland and Effie Lee Payne Sides. She was of the Christian faith, the widow of Leo Wiley Wilcox, Sr. and a retired grocery store owner and clerk. She loved to cook and crochet for family and friends and do a little fishing for herself.
She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Ruth Ann and John Edd Pate of Morrilton, AR; a son and daughter-in-law, Leo Jr. and Katrina Wilcox of Conway, AR; a brother, Jack Sides of Florida; a sister, Dorothy Mitchell of Dexter, MO and five grandchildren.
Service was held January 17 in the Chapel of Roller McNutt Funeral Home of Conway with burial in Crestlawn Memorial Park with Dr. Bob Edwards officiating. Pallbearers wee Lance Wilcox, Shawn Pate, William Hurley, Stewart McConnell, Scotty Bell, John Bailey, Don Weaver and Rodney Curry. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 11, 2004)
Infant James Dakota Wiles, one month old, died Sunday, April 21, 1996 at his home in Jessieville. He was born in Hot Springs, March 25, 1996.
He is survived by parents, Michael and Beverlie Roberson Wiles; two brothers, Kelly and Skyler; grandparents Dan and Blenda Roberson of Jessieville; great grandmother Elsie Roberson of Danville; Aunt, Patty Roberson of Jessieville.
Graveside funeral services were Tuesday at the Parks Cemetery in Scott County with Rev. Jimmy Scott officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 4/21/1996)
VILONIA - Mrs. Ava Ruth Lewelling Wiley, age 70, of Vilonia (Faulkner County) died Thursday. She was a Baptist and the widow of Bill Wiley.
Survivors are a son, Roy Wiley of Vilonia, and a brother, Royce Lowelling of Vilonia.
Funeral will be at 2:30 p. m. Saturday at ???land Baptist Church in Ho?? (Faulkner County). Burial in Oakland Cemetery in ???Uer ??Oller-McNutt Funeral ??? (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, -/-/?)
Boyce Wilkerson, age 78, of Little Rock passed away June 21, 2004. He was born November 27, 1925, in Plainview, AR to John Woodrow Wilkerson and Lula Ellen Parker Wilkerson. He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, an avid fan of books about WWII, where he was an Army Veteran, and loved gardening. He attended Hendrix University. He spent a long career in radio and was a live reporter for the Central High School Crisis for CBS Radio. He was known to listeners and colleagues in Little Rock and Pine Bluff as "Uncle B" or "Boyce The Voice" on KCLA in Pine Bluff and had a devoted following as host of the Classical music Hour on KMMK.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Future Vick Wilkerson.
He is survived by his son, Boyce Wayne Wilkerson, and his daughter, Patty Lindeman, and her husband, Bruce, all of Little Rock.
Funeral services were held June 25, 2004 at the Salem Cemetery in Plainview, AR with Reverend David Moore officiating. Memorials may be made to Asbury United Methodist Church, 1700 Napa Valley Drive, Little Rock, AR 72212. Arrangements by Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 30, 2004)
Mrs. Mary Wilkerson, age 93, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Herbert Moudy, at Belleville March 16, 1954 after a long illness.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Florence Moudy of Belleville, Mrs. Fannie McFarland of Boyce, La, and Mrs. Fred Rotter of Phoenix, Ariz.; two sons, Lewis Wilkerson of Camdenton, Mo. and Will Wilkerson of Atwater, Calif; one brother, Johnnie Christian; 16 grandchildren and 18 great grand children. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 YRS AGO, DANVILLE, ARKANSAS - Originally published on Thursday, March 18, 1954)
Ray M. Wilkerson, Sr., age 75, of 425 Lindenhurst Drive, North Little Rock, a retired operator for Operating Engineers Local 382, died Tuesday, May 31. He was a former driver for Missouri Pacific Bus Transportation. He was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church and Engineer Local 382. Rosary was said at 7 p. m. on June 1st at North Little Rock Funeral Home.
Funeral was at 10 a. m. on June 2nd. by the Most Reverend Andrew J. McDonald, D. D. Bishop of the Diocese of Little Rock, Msgr. John B. Schefer, Reverend James E. Mancini, and Reverend Richard Oswald. Burial was at 3 p. m. in Salem Cemetery.
Survivors are his wife, Helen Paulette Wilkerson; a son, Ray Skip Wilkerson, Jr. of Hot Springs; a daughter, Mrs. Rachel Hammons, of North Little Rock; a brother, Boyce Parker Wilkerson, of Little Rock; and a sister, Mrs. Ruth Marguerite Wapelhorst, of Modesto. California; 14 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 5/31/1988)
Deborah Kay Wilkett, age 42 of London died Monday, May 15, 2006 at Baptist Medical Center. She was born July 14, 1963 at San Jose, California to Earl E. Sr. and Shirley Flud Trimmer. She was a member of the East Point Baptist Church in London.
Survivors include her husband, Daniel Wilkett of London; daughter, Tammy Pastor of Dardanelle; her parents, Earl E. Sr. and Shirley Trimmer; brother, Earl E. Trimmer, Jr. of London; sister, Sherrie Umberson of Cane Hill; three grandchildren, Julian Pastor, Elena Pastor and Gaudencio Pastor, Jr.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 18, 2006, 10:00 a. m. at Cornwell Funeral Chapel, Dardanelle with Rev, Norman Chenowith officiating. Interment will be in East Point Cemetery in London. Visitation is Wednesday, 6:00 p. m. to 8:00 p. m. Pallbearers: Tom Forrester, Bobby Umberson, George Torres, Richard Flud, Brian Chenowith and Gaudencio Pastor. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 17, 2006)
Dr. Charles F. Wilkins, Jr., age 85, of Russellville, died Sunday, February 4, 2007 at Saint Mary s Regional Medical Center. The eldest of 4 children, he was born March 16, 1921, to the Rev. Charles F. and Evie Elder Wilkins in Fort Worth, Texas. He was an honor graduate of Newport High School in Newport, Arkansas, graduated with honors with his Bachelor of Science degree from the Ouachita Baptist University in 1941, and graduated with honors from Vanderbilt University in 1949, where he received his Doctor of Medicine degree. He enlisted in the United States Army to serve in World War II. He served in the, European Theatre in the 2nd Infantry Regiment of the 5th Infantry Division in Patton's 3rd Army. He received the Bronze Star for courage under fire, two Purple Hearts for wounds received in battle and the Combat Infantryman's Badge. In 1945 he married his college sweetheart, Joyce Aileen Brown, of England, Arkansas. After graduation from medical school he re-enlisted in the Army, and from 1949 through 1954 he served as a Medical Doctor in the Medical Service Corps at Walter Reed Hospital and Brooke Army Hospital and as a Clinical Medicine Instructor and Professor of Military Science at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia. In 1955 he moved with his wife and four children, Wanda, Charles III, Laura and Mike, to Russellville. He was the first Board Certified Medical Specialist (Internal Medicine) in the Arkansas River Valley between Little Rock and Fort Smith and practiced medicine in Russellville at Millard-Henry Clinic. He helped start the nursing program at Arkansas Tech University, was the past President of the Pope-Yell County Medical Society, past Speaker of the House of Delegates of the Arkansas Medical Society, past President of the Arkansas Medical Society, the Arkansas Society of Internal Medicine and the Arkansas Heart Association, a member of the American College of Physicians, Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, past Chief of Staff of Saint Mary's Hospital in Russellville, past member of the Executive Committee of Saint Mary's Hospital, member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and past member of the Board of Trustees of Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield. He was a member of Bakers Creek Baptist Church in Russellville.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of fifty-six years, Joyce; and a sister, Rebecca Marando.
Survivors include four children and their spouses, Wanda and Shelby Heflin of Russellville, Charles and Gail Wilkins of Houston, Texas, Laura and William Speer of Fredericksburg, Virginia, and Mike and Teresa Wilkins of Russellville; two sisters, Annolee Russell of Jonesboro and Billye Sue Monk of Hope; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be at 2 P. M. on Wednesday, February 7, 2007, at First United Methodist Church in Russellville, officiated by the Rev. Mackey Yokem. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle, by Shinn Funeral Service. Active pallbearers will be his grandsons, Charles F. Wilkins IV of Washington, DC, Justin Wilkins of Benton, James Wilkins and Matt Wilkins, both of Conway, and Major Shelby A. Heflin Jr. serving with the United States Army in Iraq, represented by Chase Gipson, husband of granddaughter, Missy. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Joyce and Charles Wilkins Nursing Scholarship Fund, Arkansas Tech University Development Office, Post Office Box 8820, Russellville, Arkansas 72801. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 7, 2007)
Annette V. Wilkins, age 78, of Dardanelle, AR died Sunday, June 28, 2009. She was born January 12, 1931 in Bluefield, VA to Thaddeaus and Ann J. Bratton. She was a resident of the Dardanelle Nursing Home at the time of her death.
Survivors include her son, Thaddeus W. Wilkins and family of Russellville, AR; three granddaughters, Serina Wilkins and Monica Wilkins both of Indianapolis, IN and Michaela Wilkins of Tucson, AZ; great granddaughters Marian C. Cobbs of Tucson, AZ and several cousins and a host of friends.
Her remains will be sent to Bluefield, VA for interment at Oak Lawn Cemetery, where a memorial service will be held. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 1, 2009)
Gregory Alan Wilkins, of Hensley, AR formerly of Little Rock, AR went to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 28, 2000. He was an honors graduate of Wentworth Military Academy in Lexington, MO. He loved all sports, hunting and fishing and enjoyed playing pool with his many friends.
He is survived by his loving wife, Cheryl Jean Wilkins; a son, Robert Man Wilkins; his mother, Barbara Wilkins; his father, Bob Wilkins and step mother, Marie Wilkins; two brothers, Bradley Robert and Jeff Wilkins and a host of aunts, uncle and cousins and wonderful friends.
Services were December 1, at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Plainview, AR with Rev. David Ward officiating. Pallbearers were Jeff Ellis, Kenny Little, David Morris, Greg Bearden, Rick Hines and Leo Murry. Honorary were Jim Starks, Scott Trimm, Mark Stubbs, Walter Smith. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Memorials may be made to ARORA. Arkansas Regional Organ Recovery Agency. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 6, 2000)
Marie Wilkins, age 90, of Danville died Saturday, December 6, 2003 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born November 10, 1913 in Danville to the late Cheves "Bo" and Gertrude Ann Frazier Fernandez. She was a homemaker and mother and a member of the United Methodist Church in Danville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Raymond Wilkins and a brother, Kyle Fernandez.
Survivors are three daughters and sons-in-law, Clara Jean and Charlie Ellis of Elyria, Ohio, Linda Ann and Bob Powers and Mary Sue and Gary Davis, all of Danville; a step-daughter, Lorene Garner of Booneville; three grandchildren, Lance Davis and Kevin Davis, both of Danville, Cindy Conley of North Little Rock, step-grandson, Roger Garner of Booneville; two great grandchildren, Nick Conley and Kelly Conley, both of North Little Rock and two very special friends, Alma Torrence and Ocie Bell, both of Danville.
Services were Monday, December 8, 2003, at the United Methodist Church in Danville with Rev. David Hawkins officiating. Interment was in Earl Ladd Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 10, 2003)
Roy Lee Wilkins, age 75 of Blue Ball, died Sunday, April 11, 2010 near the Petit Jean Wildlife Management area in Magazine while turkey hunting. He was born July 21, 1935 in Blue Ball, AR to the late William Thomas and Oshie Garner Wilkins. He was retired from the U. S. Forest Service after 33 years, a deacon and 40 year member of Egypt Free Will Baptist Church and a member of the Masonic Lodge #580 of Gravelly.
He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Oshie Garner Wilkins; sisters, Elzadie Miller, Muffie Armstrong, Tad Morgan, Veoria Morgan, Lois Millard, Isabelle Bottoms, and Dottie Wilkins all of Dutch Creek.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Faye Eloise Owens Wilkins; sons and daughters-in-law, Virgle Lee and Becky Wilkins of Blue Ball, Paul Lee and Susan Wilkins, Lance Lee and Sherri Wilkins all of Danville; daughters and sons-in-law, Becky Sue and Donnie Apple of Grannis, Barbara and Alvondo Saenz of Killbuck, OH, and Nancy and J. B. Ellis of Blue Ball; grandsons, Michael Don Apple of Grannis, Eric Lee Wilkins, Brett Lee Wilkins, Jarrett Lee Wilkins, Lawson Paul Wilkins, Gunner Paul Wilkins and Dalton Rial all of Danville, Ethan Conner Ellis of Blue Ball; granddaughters, Carlee Grace Wilkins, Samantha Rial, and Hally Rial all of Danville; brother, Bill "Snookie" Wilkins of Blue Ball; sisters, Elvie James of Danville, Geneva Self of Waltreak, and Betty Sue Woodard of Danville. Pallbearers include Eric Lee Wilkins, Brett Lee Wilkins, IB. Ellis, Jr., Lonnie Apple, Bradley Apple, Gene Miller, and Rusti Defoor. Honorary pallbearers include Michael Don Apple, Donnie Apple, Alvondo Saenz, Randall Havner, William Hall, Harold Gene Hall, Deanie Woodard, Jim Rogers, Norman Hunt, and Jim Morphew.
Funeral services were Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at Egypt Free Will Baptist Church with interment in Egypt Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Egypt Free Will Baptist Church, c/o Marilyn Horn, 19076 Hwy. 80, Danville, AR 72833. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 14, 2010)
Vela Lois Wilkins, age 87 of Dardanelle, died Monday, August 5, 2002 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born in Havana, Arkansas on November 28, 1914 daughter of the late Baxter and Lilla Walker Smith. She was a retired Beauty Shop and Grocery store owner, and a member of the Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Lyndon Swilling and C. E. Wilkins; a brother, three sisters, and a grandson, Eddie Swilling.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Monty and Brenda Swilling of Waveland; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Mitchell Tharp of Belleville; a step-son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Mildred Wilkins of Havana; a brother, Delroe Smith of Atoka, OK; three grandchildren, Ladonna Swilling of Havana, Tammy Rose of Danville, Jody Davis of Greenwood; step grandchildren, Tonya Hartman of Conway, Stephen Humphrey of Conway, Nancy Kennedy of Russellville and Charlie Wilkins of Fort Smith and several great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10:00 a. m. at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Danville with Mr. Jim Barham officiating. Burial will be in Havana Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Cleatus Nelms, Paul Davis, Heath Hartman, Stephen Humphrey, Joe Cole, and Ben Rose. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 7, 2002)
Alene G. Wilks, age 81, of Booneville, AR, formerly of Waveland, AR died November 6, 2005.
She is survived by two daughters, Betty and Bud Fredrick of Mt. Magazine and Corrine and Mike Karr of Choctow, OK; a son, Robert and Marie Wilks of Wilburton, OK; a sister, Louise Pinard of San Antonio, TX; a brother J.H. Gabbard of CA; a half brother, Glen Gabbard of Alaska; ten grandchildren 13 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, William Gabbard and mother, Ethel Ward Nelson and a half brother, David Gabbard. The body will be cremated under the direction of Roller Funeral Home of Booneville. A Memorial service will be held for family and friends at 2:00 p.m. November 12, 2005 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness in Booneville. A private ceremony for family will be held at a later date. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 9, 2005)
Ada Lorene Hoover Willard, age 83 of Plainview, Arkansas died Sunday, May 23, 2008 at her home. She was born November 10, 1924 at Highland near Mena, Arkansas to the late Seaborn and Clemmie Hoover.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Sherrill B. Willard, her siblings, Mamie Hill, Luna Hoover, Bus Hoover, Jim Hoover, Ellen Egger and Willia Egger.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sherrilly Kaye and Bob Forrest of Plainview; her son and daughter-in-law, Hoover and Mary Willard of Belleville; 3 grandchildren; four sisters and a brother, Jackie Pitts of Mena, Juanita Wiles of Broken Arrow, OK, Johnnie Faye Kinkade of Mena, Carolyn Pearce of Mena and Billy Ray Martain of Cummings, GA; and many other relatives and friends.
She was a member of Plainview First Baptist Church for over 60 years and often played the piano during services and sang specials while playing her guitar. She was a retired school teacher, having taught in the Dardanelle, Fourche Valley and Plainview-Rover School Districts.
Services were held Tuesday, May 27 at the Plainview First Baptist Church with burial at the Salem Cemetery near Plainview. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Baptist Children's Home c/o Arkansas Baptist State Convention, P. O. Box 552, Little Rock, AR 72203 or Salem Cemetery Fund, c/o Dorace Bishop, P. O. Box 487, Plainview, AR 72857. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 28, 2008)
Ada Lorene Hoover Willard, age 83 of Plainview, Arkansas died Sunday, May 23, 2008 at her home. She was born November 10, 1924 at Highland near Mena, Arkansas to the late Seaborn and Clemmie Hoover.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Sherrill B. Willard, her siblings, Mamie Hill, Luna Hoover, Bus Hoover, Jim Hoover, Ellen Egger and Willia Egger.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sherrilly Kaye and Bob Forrest of Plainview; her son and daughter-in-law, Hoover and Mary Willard of Belleville; 3 grandchildren, Emily, Jonathan and David Willard; four sisters and a brother, Jackie Pitts of Mena, Juanita Wiles of Broken Arrow, OK, Johnnie Faye Kinkade of Mena, Carolyn Pearce of Mena and Billy Ray Martain of Cummings, GA; and many other relatives and friends.
She was a member of Plainview First Baptist Church for over 60 years and often played the piano during services and sang specials while playing her guitar. She was a retired school teacher, having taught in the Dardanelle, Fourche Valley and Plainview-Rover School Districts.
Services were held Tuesday, May 27 at the Plainview First Baptist Church with burial at the Salem Cemetery near Plainview. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Baptist Children's Home c/o Arkansas Baptist State Convention, P. O. Box 552, Little Rock, AR 72203 or Salem Cemetery Fund, c/o Dorace Bishop, P. O. Box 487, Plainview, AR 72857. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 4, 2008)
Clayton Howard Willard Sr., age 89 of Plainview, AR died early Tuesday, February 7, 1989 at the Yell County Hospital In Danville. He was a native of Chula, AR, son of the late Burton C. Willard and Uda Elizabeth Swaim Willard, a Retired Civil Service Employee with the Postal Service, a member of the Plainview Church of Christ and a member of the Woodman of the World Lodge.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Macel McKeever Willard of the home; one son, Clayton Howard Willard Jr. of Wiekenburg, AZ; one half brother, Sherrill Willard of Plainview, AR; one half sister, Neva Walden of Fort Smith; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Ola Church of Christ Thursday, February 9. Interment was in the Salem Cemetery at Plainview. Arrangements and services were in care of Cornwell Funeral Service of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 2/7/1989)
Eula Mae Willard, age 81, of Fort Smith died July 13, 1987 at a Fort Smith nursing home. She was a retired registered nurse. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church, American Nurses Association and AARP.
She is survived by one son, Joseph L. Willard, St. Paul, MN; and one, sister, Martha White of Fort Smith, and five grandchildren.
Funeral services were in Fort Smith with burial in New Bethel Cemetery, near Plainview on July 16. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 7/13/1987)
James Blaine Willard, age 73, a retired farmer, died Sunday at the home of his son, Elton Willard, at Plainview. He was a native of Yell County and a member of the Church of Christ.
He is survived also by a brother, Lesley Willard of Mansville, Okla. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 10, 1958)
Sherrill B. Willard, age 80 of Plainview, AR died Wednesday, November 8, 2000 at his home in Plainview. He was the son of the late Burton C. and Oregon Smith Willard. He was a lifelong resident of Plainview, retired from Riverside Furniture Company and a member of the Ola Church of Christ, Yell County Cattlemen's Assoc. and the Yell County Farm Bureau.
Survivors include, his wife, Ada Hoover Willard; a daughter and son-in-law, Sherrilly K. and Bob Forrest of Plainview; a son and daughter-in-law, Hoover and Mary Willard of Belleville, AR and three grandchildren, Emily, Jonathan and David Willard all of Belleville, AR.
Funeral service was November 10, 2000 at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Danville with Rev. Walter Golding and Rev. David Rumsey officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery in Plainview, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 15, 2000)
Bessie Willburn, of Gravelly, AR died Sunday, December 3, 1995 in the Rich Mountain Manor Nursing Home in Mena, AR. She was born December 2, 1913 in Little Texas, AR to the late John McCormack and the late Laura Hunt McCormack. She was 82 years of age. She was united in marriage on October 27, 1945 in Hugo, OK to the late Ruben Willburn. She was a nurse, beautician and a homemaker. She was of the Methodist Faith.
Survivors three sisters Ila Willis of Gravelly, Lillie Powell of Waldron, Ar and Neva Laster of Danville; many nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services were December 5 at Gravelly United Methodist Church in Gravelly with Rev. Royce Savage officiating. Interment was in the Parks Cemetery in Nola, AR. Pallbearers were Mark Barton, Johnny Wayne Elrod, Jimmy Elrod, Kerry Barnett, Emmitt Barnett and Marion L. Laster. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 12/3/1995)
LTC (retired) Paul Willett, 78, of Russellville, died Saturday, September 24, 2005, at the Paris Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born December 25, 1926 at Hoxie to Thomas Robert and Willie Alta Johnson Willett. He was a retired lieutenant colonel with the U.S. Army and was a veteran of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He was a 1957 graduate of Arkansas Tech University and a former R.O.T.C. instructor at the University. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Russellville and a former member of the Lions Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Thomas Robert Willett, Jr., John Taylor Willett and Eugene Rosmond Willett.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Martha Jane Willett of Russellville a daughter, Martha Diane Willett of Seattle, WA and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral will be held today, Wednesday, September 28, 2005 at First United Methodist Church with the Revs. Mackey Yokem Matthew Johnson officiating. Burial with military honors will be at Rest Haven Memorial Park at Russellville under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 28, 2005)
Babe Williams died June 7, 1948 at the age of 50 years.
Funeral services were conducted June 8 at Moore's Chapel by Rev. James Fouch from Golden City. The Walker Quartett from Blue Mt. did the singing.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ila Williams; son, Reed; daughter, Ruth; father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Edd Williams, Cedar Creek West; two brothers, Check Williams, Elk City, Okla.; and Willie Williams, Mt. View, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Anner Clack and Mrs. Ola Hicks, Cedar Creek West, Mrs. Ruby Wallace, Mt. View, Calif. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 17, 1948)
Carrie D. Storment Williams, age 23, died May 11, 2000 at Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Van Buren. She was born November 2, 1976 in Dardanelle, AR to Billie Joe and Debbie Grace Storment. She was a homemaker and mother. She graduated from Dardanelle High School in 1995 and in 1999 received an associate degree in medical assistance from Arkansas Tech University.
She is survived by, her husband, Robert Williams of Russellville, AR; a son, Carter Allen Williams of Russellville, AR; her parents, Billie Joe and Debbie Storment of Dardanelle, AR; a sister, Amy Storment of Dardanelle, AR; grandparents, Joe and Lorene Storment of Dardanelle, AR; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Darrell and Jean Williams of Russellville, AR; aunt and uncle Obed and Sandy Grace Gonzalez of Russellville; a niece, Rosa Gonzalez of Russellville and her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Andy and Cindy Wallace of Van Buren, AR.
Graveside service will be Wednesday, May 17, 2000 at 11:00 a. m. at New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers will be Billy Land, Obed Gonzalez, Mitchell Williams, Mike Williams, Chris Williams and Scott Moore. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 17, 2000)
Charles Edward "Chuck" Williams, 64, died Tuesday, July 4, 2006, at his home in Vista. He was born June 25, 1942, in Nimrod, Arkansas; he lived in Vista for 39 years. He owned and operated North County Roof Co. for 34 years. He enjoyed bass fishing.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Dawn Williams of Vista; son and daughter-in-law, Charles E. Jr. and Paula-Ra Williams of Thomastown, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Michelle Votis of Atlanta, Melanie and Paul Brown of Weatherford, TX, Monica and Jeff Rogers of Vista; brother and sister-in-law, Carol and Betsy Williams of Russellville; sister and brother-in-law, Betty Sue and Darrel Dunn of Hot Springs; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Graveside service, Wednesday, 11 a. m. at the Nimrod Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 12, 2006)
Christine Parker Williams, 84, of Stuttgart died Sunday, October 12, 2008, at her home. Mrs. Williams was born August 18, 1924, in Cardon Bottoms, Ark., to Holly and Viola Weldon Parker. She was a homemaker, member of Park Avenue Missionary Baptist Church and Eastern Star, and enjoyed camping and traveling.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, James T. Williams; and two brothers.
Survivors are John Keeling; and nieces and nephews, Ed Parker of Houston, Texas, Doug Parker and Susan Herrald of Hot Springs, Ark., Lea Ann Rodchester of Strickler, Ark., Kenneth Parker of Bella Vista, Ark., and Keith Parker of Woodlawn, Ark.
Funeral services, officiated by Ken Parker, will be at 2 p. m. Friday at Havana Cemetery at Havana, Ark., by Turpin Funeral Home of Stuttgart. Her family requests memorials to Arkansas Children's Hospital. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by Mary Fowler Leek, Newspaper: Stuttgart Daily Leader, Stuttgart, Arkansas, 10/15/2008)
Dr. David M. Williams, age 79, of Danville and Russellville, died Monday, April 9, 2001 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville.
Funeral service will be 10 AM, Thursday, April 12, 2001 at the Danville United Methodist Church with Rev. David Hawkins, officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park in Russellville by Shinn Funeral Service. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 PM Wednesday evening at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Danville United Methodist Church. Complete obituary next issue. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 11, 2001)
Dr. David M. Williams, age 79, of Danville and Russellville, AR died Monday, April 9, 2001 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. A son of the late Samuel Williams and the late Harriet Snelling Williams, he was born October 19, 1921 at St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center in Little Rock. He attended Garner High School (White County), Arkansas State Junior College in Beebe and graduated from Hendrix College in Conway. He attended Hendrix on the GI Bill. He obtained his M. D. degree from the University of Arkansas School of Medicine on June 11, 1951, and did his internship at St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center and Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock from 1951 through 1953. He began practicing medicine in 1953 with Dr. John D. Wright in Russellville and was joined by Dr. Doug Lowrey in 1956. He practiced until his retirement in 1993. He served in the Arkansas National Guard at the outbreak of World War II. His unit was activated and sent to Seward, Alaska, where he served throughout the war. He was active in the First Baptist Church in Russellville where he was a Sunday School teacher, a Deacon and Chairman of the Building Committee for the building of the current sanctuary. He served as Chairman of the Board for St. Mary's Hospital for fifteen years, as Chief of Staff for a number of years, and on the Regional Board of AMI, a prior owner of St. Mary's. He was the prime fund-raiser to establish the current location of the Arkansas River Valley Arts Center and participated in Project Head Start. His last volunteer project was performing physicals to low income children enrolled in the Head Start program, traveling over nine counties and assisted the staff in developing stronger health components for children and their parents. He was a member of the Danville United Methodist Church.
He is survived by, his wife, Jo Ann Williams; three sons and daughters-in-law, David H. and Sammie Williams, Scott and Beth Williams and Craig Williams all of Little Rock, AR; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sue and Mike McCoy and Jeannie and Tom Parker all of Russellville, AR; two stepdaughters, Tamara Breland and Ginger Haney both of Fayetteville, AR; one brother and sister-in-law, Charles P. and Betty Williams of Midlothian, VA; eight grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Laverne Price Hodges and husband, Steve Hodges of Pansy, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 18, 2001)
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