YELL County Arkansas Obits ..... and More
YELL County Obituaries
Wilson, Lucille Agnes Richards -- Witt, Chester Opal
Prev Obituary Page
Lucille Agnes Richardson Wilson, age 90, of Ola, AR widow of E. B. Wilson, died Wednesday, August 23, 2001 at Yell County Nursing Center, She was born July 6, 1911 in Ola, AR, daughter of the late Elijah and Agnes Tippin Richardson. She lived all her life in the same house she was born in. She was a 1930 graduate of Ola High School and a graduate of Arkansas State Teachers College (now University of Central Arkansas). She taught the 6th grade at Ola and Plainview from 1933 to 1973. She was a member of the Ola United Methodist Church where she served as treasurer, the Daughters of American Revolution, the Colonial Dames, Yell County Retired Teachers & Delta Kappa Gamma, Ola Eastern Star received 50 year pin in 2000), Ola Pioneer Study Club. She served on the board of Yell County Special Services Center, Haven Home I and II, Yell County Library Board, Yell County Cancer Board, Ola Sandlin Cemetery Committee, Ola Chamber of Commerce and was a trustee of Arkansas Valley Regional Library. She received many honors and awards due to her willingness to serve on boards, help with special drives, ie. St. Jude, Cancer Society and assist people with disabilities. Paul McNeese came to live with Mr. and Mrs. Wilson in 1964. Mrs. Wilson was instrumental in helping to organize the Yell County Special Services Center in Ola in 1972. Paul attended the school at the center and then went to work for Yell County Highway Department as a helper.
She is survived by a son, Paul McNeese of Ola, AR; a niece, Ann Beutelschies, Cordova, TN; two great-nephews; two great-great-nephews; several cousins George, Ritchie, Dr. Phillip and Barry Neal Tippin all of Ola, John Clement of Russellville, AR Mary Blakemore and Sue Jacobson both of Tulsa, Ok and Jim Tippin of Chelsea, OK.
Funeral service was August 25, 2001 at the Ola United Methodist Church with Rev. Donna Alberts officiating. Burial was in the Sandlin Cemetery, Ola, AR by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Memorials may be made to the Yell County Special Service Center, PO Box 177, Ola, AR 72853; United Methodist Church, PO Box 327, Ola, AR 72853 and Yell County Library, PO Box 850, Danville, AR 72833. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 29, 2001)
Mrs. Martha Ann Wilson, age 87, of Baton Rouge, La, died April 20. She was former resident of Danville and a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors arc three sons, Everett Edward Wilson and Jesse Leonard Wilson of Norman, Okla. Charlie Clifford Wilson of Baton Rouge, La. three daughters, Mrs. Evie Ester Hasten of Delhi, La. Mrs. Zettie Thelma Blevins of Alzheimer and Mrs. Millie Mildred Atkinson of Ft. Smith" one brother, J. E. Ball of Danville; 17 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, April 28, 1960)
Nolas Exton Wilson, age 77, of Danville, AR died Saturday, October 8, 1999 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. He was born May 8, 1922 in Scott County, Arkansas to the late Elmer and Nettie Millard Wilson. He was a retired minister and a WWII Navy veteran.
Survivors are two sons, Larry Wilson of Belleville, AR and Rick Wilson of Alma, AR; one daughter, Sue Neeley of Ola; AR; one brother, Charlie Wilson of Sand Springs, OK; one sister, Beatrice Miller of Danville, AR; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was October 11, 1999 at the Earl Ladd Cemetery by Rev. Earl Stapleton. Services by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 13, 1999)
Perion A. Wilson, age 70, died late Friday in his home near Danville. He was born July 22, 1897 at Enders, Arkansas and moved to Yell County38 years ago.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Malinda Anne Wilson; two sons, Theron of Danville and Nolen of Muskogee, Okla.; two daughters, Mrs. Bessie Brannan of Magazine and Mrs. Agnes Avery of Danville; two sisters, Mrs. Marvin Gray of Quitman, Ark., and Mrs. Sudie Woffordof Uilomia, Ark.; two brothers, Ray of Clinton and Fletcher of Quitman; 16 grand children and six great grand children and a host of other relatives and friends. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 25, 1949)
Child Accidentally Killed by Truck - Richard Lee Wilson, 21 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Buster Wilson of Belleville Rt. 2, was killed instantly when a milk truck backed over him Friday morning. The driver of the truck had stopped to pick up milk at the Parker home and was backing out of the driveway when he heard a noise and stopped. The truck had already passed over the child and had mashed his tricycle, which he was evidently pushing. Mrs. Wilson and others, who were standing in the yard, saw the child too late. They thought he was on the back porch, where he had been playing. The driver was absolved of any blame.
Survivors besides his parents include a brother, Eddie; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arch Parker of Belleville, Rt. 2. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 17, 1952)
Robert Lee Wilson, age 91, formerly of Plainview, AR died Wednesday, August 30, 2000 at Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello, AR. He was born in Belleville, AR March 13, 1909 son of the late Joe and Mahalia Rogers Wilson. He was a retired roustabout for Mobil Oil Company and a member of the Plainview Free Will Baptist Church. He enjoyed and attended many Convention Shaped Note Singings.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Green Wilson; one sister, Theresa Wilson; three brothers, James, Arzo and Erie Wilson and one half-brother, Lewis Ritchie.
Survivors include three nieces, Betty Marie Wilson of Sand Springs, OK, Linda Nesbitt and Eva Jane Gibson of Danville, AR; one nephew, Aaron Wilson; and his caregivers, Ab and Joyce Pevey of Monticello, AR.
Funeral service was September 1, 2000 at the Plainview Free Will Baptist Church with Ben Springer and Rev. Gary Harrison officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery at Plainview, AR. Pallbearers were, Hugh and Brian Green, Rocky Bollan, Joe Dishongh, Houston Berryman and Dale Hughes. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Memorials may be made to the Plainview Free Will Baptist Church, Plainview, AR; Mt. Pleasant Campground UMC Keyboard Fund or the Tri-State Singing Convention, Monticello. AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 6, 2000)
Mrs. Vada Brewer Wilson, age 37, died in a hospital at Keene, Calif. July 24, 1951. She was a former resident of Havana and the daughter of the late, Mr. and Mrs. Thad Brewer.
She is survived by her husband, O. E. Wilson, one son, Bobby, both of China Lake, Calif. two sisters, Mrs. Roy Mott and Mrs. Lawrence Robinson of Havana and one brother, Opal Brewer of Porterville, Calif. three nieces and one nephew. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, August 9, 1951)
Wade Wilson was born in Yell County February 25, 1870 and died February 25, 1952. He was united in marriage to Miss Mattie Bail August 1, 1895.
He is survived by his wife, three sons, Everett and Leonard of Norman Oklahoma, Clifford of St Joseph, La; three daughters, Mrs. George Haston, St. Joseph, La, Mrs. J. L. Blevins of Altheimer, and Mrs. Roscoe Adkison of Atkins; 18 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 28, 1952)
William Carrol Wilson, was born October 8, 1872 and departed this life August 26, 1948 at the age of 75.
He is survived by eight children, Lula, of the home, Lester, Oleo, Ark. Fannie and Elmer, Danville; Baxter, Booneville; Madge, Waldron; Woodrow, Blue Ball, Ark. and Bill, Little Rock, one niece, Lillie Woodard; 25 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and a host of friends.
He was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church for several years. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 2, 1948)
Six fliers Killed As B25 Bomber Crashes into Mt. Magazine. .Six army fliers from Barksdale Field, La, were killed when an Army B25 bomber plowed into the East peak of Mt. Magazine, exploded and burned, Monday night.
Lee Apple, who lives on Mt. Magazine near where the plane crashed, and a passing motorist were the first to reach the scene and were joined shortly by residents from Havana, nearby farmers who saw the flames on the peak, Sheriff Earl Ladd and State Police. Five of the bodies were discovered soon after the crash, two of them almost completely burned, and the others badly mangled. The sixth body, which had been thrown a good distance from the wreckage, was not discovered until sometime later. Mr. Apple stated that he heard the plane approaching from the north and rushed out of the house in time to see it hit the East end of the peak and burst into flames. The plane struck with such force that it sheared off a large oak tree and up rooted two other, scattering parts of the plane, clothing and bodies over an area of 75 to 100 yards
Watches on the dead men and on the instrument panel were stopped at about 7:15, indicating the time of the crash. Major R. N. Johnson of Barksdale Field, who arrived with other officers about 10:00 a.m. Tuesday to investigate the crash, stated that the bomber was enroute from Chicago to Barksdale Field and was approximately on its course and on time. He expressed belief that they were flying in heavy sleet storm and had no idea they were so close to the towering mountain which rises to an elevation of 2860 feet.
The bodies were removed from the scene Tuesday morning after the military men arrived and were taken to the Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville for removal of personal effects by investigating officers. They were then taken to the Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle and prepared for shipment to the homes of the men.
Names of those killed were: Capt. William F. Wilson, 29, Strong City, Kansas, Capt. Albert C. Frese Jr., 27. Brunswick, Ga., Lt. Robert O. Pabst, 24, Milwaukee, Wis., 2nd Lt. Ed D. Ward, 27, Chicago, Pf. James H. Miershma, Grand Rapids, Mich., Pfc. William E. Wesley, Muskegon, Mich. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 20, 1947)
Winfred Eugene Wilson, age 46, of Fresno, Calif. died last week in a Fresno hospital. He had taken sick with a severe headache and nausea while working at the Colonial Car Repair Co. and was taken to the hospital, where he died the following day. An autopsy has been ordered in an attempt to determine the cause of his death. He was born at Waveland and had moved to Fresno last fall from Ola. He was a veteran of WWII.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Eugenia Wilson, and a sister, Mrs. Melba Wilkins, both of Fresno. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 4, 1959)
W. A. Wimberly was born in Yell County, March 1, 1868 and died Wednesday, July 12, 1950 at 7 p.m. at the home of his son, W. H. Wimberley, Rt. 1, Kinta, Okla.
He was united in marriage to Sarah Crow in 1887. To this union were born eight children, all of whom survive. They are as follows: W. H. Wimberley, Kinta, Okla.; John Wimberley, Tyler, Texas; George Wimberley, Tyler Texas; Lester Wimberley, Enid, Okla.; Verna Myers, Helena, Okla.; Beulah Riley, Ringwood, Okla. (Only 6 were listed).
He was later married to Dovie Johnson. To this union were born four children, as follows: Anna Lee, Rosie Lou, Otis and Elizabeth. All live in Ottawa, Kansas. There are eighteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 24, 1950)
Mr. Tommy Lee Wimbush, Sr. age 74 of Danville, AR died Thursday, November 18, 1999 at the Paris Health and Rehab Center in Paris, AR. He was born August 12, 1925 in Belleville, AR to the late Robert Henry and Linnie Cole Wimbush. He was a farmer and a member of the Sweet Home Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Carl Eugene Wimbush and Bobby Wimbush.
Survivors are, his wife, Ruby Jackson Wimbush; five sons, Robert Wimbush of Russellville, Gary Wayne Wimbush, Eddie Wimbush, Tommy Wimbush, Jr. and Mark Anthony Wimbush all of Dardanelle, AR; eight daughters, Ella Riley of Danville, Shirley Whitney of Kansas City, MO, Alice Brown and Louise Wimbush both of Paris, AR, Linnie Thomas of Russellville, Ida Carol Brown and Mae Francis Wimbush both of Dardanelle, Loretta Jean Cole of Belleville; a step-brother, Sherman Embry of Ft. Smith, AR; a nephew, Ray Blake of Russellville, AR; 42 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services were November 23, 1999 at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle, AR with Rev. Kenneth Thompson and Betty White officiating. Burial was in Nebo Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were grandsons with honorary pallbearers being his sons. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 24, 1999)
Mrs. Emma Winchell, was born January 1, 1866 at Waltreak and departed this life October 21, 1949 at 2:00 a. m. at the Danville clinic hospital.
She is survived by three sons, Willie Horn of Danville Hubbard Winchell of Morrilton and Eloy Winchell of Danville; 21 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. She is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Winchell was laid to rest in the Mt Pleasant Cemetery on October 21. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, October 27, 1949)
Jack Winchell, age 25, of Morrilton was killed in a two-car collision near Sheridan Friday. A native of Shark, in Yell County, he was a member of the Baptist church. He was discharged from the Army Jan. 24.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ada Ruth Winchell; his parents Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Winchell of Morrilton; two brothers, William of Walnut Ridge and David of Morrilton; a sister, Mrs. Hugh Jones of Morrilton; and his maternal grandfather, C. D. Jackson of Hollywood. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record 50 Years Ago, Danville, Arkansas, -/-/?)
William E. Winner, 79 of Delaware, passed away February 5, 2005 at home surrounded by his family. He was born July 22, 1925 at Delaware, the son of William Winner and Dora Farrum Winner. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a retired bus driver for Western Grey Hound Services after 25 years of service and was an Army Veteran of WWII. He was a past master of Western Star Lodge No. 2, Shasta California. A member of the Scotish Rits and Ben All Shrine Temple in Sacramento, CA, Russellville Chapter 505, Council Oaks 589 Order of the Eastern Star and life member of Boyce Wood VFW Post 3141.
He is preceded in death by his parents and three beloved sisters, Dortha Vassaur, Ocie Clark, Ruth Bata, several half brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 60 years, Aminta Wilheim Winner; a son, Stephen and Kathy Winner of Rogers; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cheryl and Bill Altermus of Delaware, Linda and Jon Lewis of Delaware; two brothers, Milburn and Cindy Jay of Redding, CA, Rev. David and Citestine Jay of Dardanelle; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, many nephews, nieces and friends. Special friends Cindy Petz and Theresa Jackson, nurses of Hospice.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at Cornwell Chapel with Rev. David Jay and Rev. Wiley Jones officiating. Interment was at Graves Cemetery in Delaware. Pallbearers were Louren Ross, David Ross, Gary Evans, Ray Evans, Jr., James Bata and Ron Bata. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 9, 2005)
Robert Lee Winsett, age 92 of Belleville, died Monday, January 7, 2008 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born May 1, 1915 in Flintville, TN to the late Walter and Nina King Winsett. He served in the Army then Air force during WWII. He retired after 22 years as the head of maintenance at Yell County Hospital, now Chambers Memorial Hospital.
He is preceded in death by his daughter, Louise Gates.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Reba Yates Winsett; son, R. L. Winsett, Jr. of Belleville; son-in-law, James Gates of Dutch Creek; brothers, his twin Willie B. Winsett of Kremlin, CO, Nolen Winsett of Ft. Collins, CO; three grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; several nephews and nieces.
Funeral service was Thursday, January 10, 2008 at Danville Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Earl Stapleton officiating. Burial was at Shed Cemetery in Onyx. Pallbearers include Albert Moats, Jim Bo Rogers, Clayton Gates, Travis Gates, Luke Gates, and George Gates. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 16, 2008)
Robert Lee Winsett, age 92, of Belleville, AR died Monday, January 7, 2008 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR.
Funeral service will be Thursday, January 10, 2008 at 2 p. m. at the Danville Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Earl Stapleton officiating. Burial will be Shed Cemetery in Onyx. Visitation will be Wednesday 6 to 8 p. m. Pallbearers will be Albert Moats, Jim Bo Rogers, Clayton, Travis, Luke and George Gates. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. See complete obit next week. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 9, 2008)
Walter Winsett was born April 7, 1876 at Fintville, Tenn. and passed away at his home there on July 3, 1955.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nina Winsett seven sons, seven daughters and 67 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and three brothers. He was the father of Robert Winsett of Belleville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 14. 1955)
Hazel Vera Marie Wise, age 75 of Wilton, formerly of Havana died Thursday, February 13, 2003 at St. Michael's Hospital in Texarkana. She was born April 11, 1927 in Havana to the late Ulbert Earl and Emma Smith Guinn. She was a member of the Davis Chapel AME Methodist Church in Wilton where she was a Sunday school teacher and a member of the choir.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Amos Wise; one daughter, Emma Hayes and a sister, Ruby Guinn.
Survivors are a sister, Ruthie Wise of Belleville; three granddaughters and husband, Cynthia Gilkey of Wilton, Angela and Leroy Allen of Kansas City, Kansas, Gwendolyn Gilkey of Atlanta, Georgia; 7 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and a host of nephews, nieces and cousins.
Services will be Thursday, February 20, 2003 at Cornwell Chapel, Danville with Rev. Clarence Reynolds officiating. Interment will be in Guinn Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Pallbearers will be nephews. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 19, 2003)
Kattie Hutch Wise, age 93, of Havana died Sunday, November 11, 2001 at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville. Mrs. Wise was born July 18, 1908 in Yell County, AR to the late Jim and Viola Freeman Hutch. She was a homemaker and mother, a member of the Liberty Hill Baptist Church and a housekeeper.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Nathan Wise.
Survivors are one daughter and son-in-law, Annie and Sammy Smith of Havana, one son and daughter-in-law, Clifford and Emma Davis of Belleville, two grandchildren, Sammy D. Smith and DeAnna Anderson both of Russellville and five great-grandchildren and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.
Services will be Saturday, November 17, 2001, 10:00 a. m. at the Liberty Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Clifford Davis, Rev. Gene Nixon, Rev. Leonard Wise, Bishop Joe White, Rev. Douglas Wise, Rev. Ryan Nixon officiating. Interment will be in Guinn Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Visitation will be Friday, November 16, 2001 from 6:00 to 7:30 p. m. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Davis, Raymond Davis, Sammy Deon Smith, Charles Davis, Chris Davis, Keeton Davis, Clee Davis. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 14, 2001)
Roger Dale Wise, age 51 of Ola, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 16, 2009. He was born on October 21, 1957. He was a member of the Ola Full Gospel Church. He was a preacher and a Sunday School superintendent. He played the guitar and sang in church.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Wanda Wise of Ola; his mother, Maelene Lunsford and husband Lee of Ola; sister, Gloria Dixon and husband Pat of Morrilton; stepchildren, Kevin George and wife Misty of Bismark, Susie George Allen and husband Tony of Hot Springs; four grandchildren and a host of family and many, many friends.
Funeral services were Monday, April 20, at Casa School Gym with Bro. Bobby Wayne Wells officiating. Burial was in Needmore Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 22, 2009)
Ruthia Wise, age 81, of Havana, AR, died Wednesday. She was born November 3, 1924 in Plumerville, AR, the daughter of Ulbert and Uma Smith Guinn. She was a homemaker and mother and a member of the Harris Chapel CME Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Odell Wise; a daughter, Sophis Johnston and two sisters, Ruby Guinn and Hazel Wise.
She is survived by five sons and daughters-in-law, Eugene Johnston of Ft. Smith, AR, George Johnston of Havana, AR, Ray and Billie Johnston of North Little Rock, AR, Leonard and Velma Wise of Morrilton, AR and Larry and Annette Wise of Mablevale, AR; three daughters and a son-in-law, Sophia Johnston of Lawton, OK, Carolyn Wise of California and LaRuth and Roscoe Newton of North Little Rock, AR; 36 grandchildren, 58 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be today, Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at 10:00 a. m. at the Havana Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in the Guinn Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers will be Charles Webster, Raymond Davis, Luther Gilkey, Ronnie Davis, William Webster and Clifford Davis, Jr. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 22, 2006)
Edna Belle Wiseman, age 90, of Havana, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at Mitchell's Nursing Home. She was born June 6, 1920 in Vernon, TX to the late Edgar and Ida Lou Jones McCourt. She was a mother, homemaker, poultry farmer, and a member of the Waveland Church of Christ.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Dalton Wiseman; brothers, Billy and Melvin McCourt; sister, Emma Lou Yerby.
Survivors include her daughters, Reda Edwards of Rolands, OK, Sandra Bradford of Booneville, Martha Henry of Annandale, VA, Regina Pryor of Booneville; son, Daryl Wiseman of Waveland; brother, John McCourt of Havana; sister, Mary Thomas of Jonesboro.
Funeral service was Monday, September 20, 2010 at WYC Church of Christ with John McCourt and Daryl Wiseman officiating. Burial was in Moore's Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers were Terry and Justin Edwards, Joe Barker, Mike Morehart, Todd Tatum and Gary McCourt. Honorary pallbearers were Mark Bradford, Thomas Henry, Jarrod Pryor, Jamie Nelms and Michael Willis. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 22, 2010)
Perry Allan Wiseman, local Owassa, OK resident, passed away peacefully, with his wife at his side on Monday, February 25, 2008 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa. He was 83. He was born September 4, 1924 at Waveland, AR to Perry C. and Mayme (Sugg) Wiseman. He was raised and received his education in Danville, where he graduated high school and then enlisted in the U. S. Navy. He valiantly served his country in World War II, in several theaters including the invasion of Normandy. He later served in Korea. After his military service, he attended and graduated from Arkansas State Teachers College in Conway, AR and later received his Masters Degree from the University of Tulsa. In 1957, Perry was united in marriage to Lee Fleming in a Tulsa ceremony. Together they raised her son Joe. He and Lee had two sons, Jim and David. Throughout his professional career, he worked as a cost analyst in the aerospace industry. He began at the McDonnell plant in Tulsa, and later worked for one year at the Martin plant in Denver, later moving to California where he was employed with Lockheed in Sunnyvale, retiring after 24 years. After retirement, they moved to Mendocino, CA where Perry was active in numerous civic activities. He and Lee have made their home in Owasso since April of 2007. Perry loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and was loved and admired by many, and will be missed by all. Those that survive and hold many cherished memories are his wife - Lee of the home; children - Joseph Fleming, MD and wife Tammy of Ft. Bragg, CA, Jim Wiseman and wife Denise of Owasso, OK, David Wiseman and wife Karin of New Milford, CT; 9 grandchildren - Steven Fleming & wife Birgit, Jon Fleming, Lisa Fleming, Beth (Wiseman) Causey & husband Aaron, Brianne Gulinson & fianc Michael Yarbrough, Cassie (Wiseman) Gelotte & husband Josh, and Matt, Morgan and Connor Wiseman; one great grandson -Logan Causey; one sister -Sue Dauterive of New Iberia, LA.
Perry was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Anna Coger and Edith Vaughter and a brother Kenneth Wiseman.
Funeral services were held at Friday, February 29, 2008 in the Mowery Funeral Service Chapel at Owasso with Rev. Page Cole officiating. Interment followed at Graceland Memorial Park Cemetery, Owasso. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service. Memorial contributions may be made to "Ability Beyond Disability", 4 Berkshire Blvd. Bethel, CT, 06801. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 5, 2008)
Frank D. Wiser, 77, died Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at his home in Clarksville. He was a native of Havana, son of the late Porter and Ratha Rogers Wiser, graduate of Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, and the University of Arkansas with a vocation agriculture degree, served in the U. S. Air Force in Alaska, retired from the USDA FmHA as county supervisor, 37-year member of the American Legion.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Madlyn Wiser; and four brothers, James, Hulon, Robert, and Joe Wiser.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Beatrice Trost Wiser; daughter, Cecilia R. Wiser of Fayetteville; son, Grant E. Wiser of Alton, IL; two brothers, Henry Wiser and Roger Lee; three sisters, Ida Hall, Betty Reed and Molly Fish.
Memorial service was held on Monday, May 17, at Hardwicke Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tom Patton officiating. Burial followed at Havana Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 9, 2010)
Gussie Ellora Wiser, age 87, of Havana, AR died Saturday, December 23, 2000 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. She was born February 5, 1913 in Waveland, AR to the late Dewitt Morgan and Meda Mae Short. She was a homemaker and mother, a member of the United Methodist Church in Havana, where she served as the organist.
She was preceded in death by a brother, David Boss and two sisters, Juanita Cassity and Vera Jestice.
Survivors are her husband of 64 years, William James Wiser; one son, Julian Porter Wiser of Garland, TX; one daughter, Meda Louisa Snipes of Concord, NC; four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Service will be announced later by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Was postponed from December 26, at the United Methodist Church in Havana. Burial will be in the Piney Cemetery; near Havana. Pallbearers will be Bob Cassity, Mike Hall, Clyde Wiser, Buddy Wiser, Grant Wiser, Steve Ridenour. Honorary were M. B. Foster and Charles Yandell. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 27, 2000)
Rev. Hulon "Snug" Wiser, age 87, of Plainview died Thursday, October 17, 2002 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born April 24, 1915 in Havana, Arkansas to the late Porter and Ratha Rogers Wiser. He was a retired heavy equipment operator and an Assembly of God Minister and a member of the Assembly of God Church in Havana.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Geneva Pearl Wiser; a brother, Joe Wiser and a sister, Mary Wiser.
Survivors are his wife, Nell Green Wiser; two sons and wives, Clyde and Wanda Wiser and William "Buddy" and Brenda Wiser, all of Havana; nephew and wife, Boyd and Linda Robinson, Jr. of Lake Jackson, Texas; stepson and wife, Kenny and Susan McRae of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; 5 brothers, James Wiser of Danville, Bob Wiser of Ada, OK, Roger Wiser of Havana, Henry Wiser of Boron, CA, Frank Wiser of Clarksville; three sisters, Ida Sue Hall of Belleville, Betty Reed of North Little Rock, Molly Fish of Garland, Texas; LI grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, a great-great granddaughter and several nephews and nieces, cousins and friends.
Services were Saturday, October 19, 2002 at the Assembly of God Church in Havana. Interment was in Havana Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Pallbearers were Rick Wiser, Ron Wiser, Michael Wiser, Bill Wiser, Kevin Wiser, Barry Wiser, Heath Robinson, Brandon Robinson. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 23, 2002)
Jimmy G. Wiser, age 52, of Havana, AR died November 30, 1999 at a Fort Smith Hospital. He was a Vietnam War Veteran.
He is survived by, his wife, Marilyn Gail Harger Wiser of the home; three daughters, Tessa Short of Havana and Glenna Rager and Linda Hall both of Slo-Fork, AR; his parents, Roger Lee and Mary Helen Mott Wiser; two sisters, Judy Perry of Russellville, AR and Janet Ridenour of Havana, AR and four grandchildren, Isaac & Erin Hall and Jimmy Andrea Short.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Jackie Lynn Wiser.
Graveside memorial service was held December 3, 1999 at Moore's Chapel Church with burial in Moore's Chapel Cemetery, near Havana, AR under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 8, 1999)
Julian Porter Wiser, age 60 of Dallas, died Sunday, October 19, 2003 at Presbyterian Hospital of Piano, Texas. He was born in Stuttgart, Arkansas on July 6, 1943. He was a retired airplane mechanic.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Gussie Ellora Shott Wiser.
Survivors include his father, William James Wiser of Danville; a son, Bryan Wiser of Garland, Texas; a daughter, Julie Ann Cruz of Dallas; a sister, Meda Snipes of Concord, North Carolina and four grandsons.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 23, 2003 at 2:00 p. m. at the Havana United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Piney Cemetery in Waveland, Arkansas. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 22, 2003)
Nell Wiser, age 88 of Plainview, died Thursday, May 1, 2008 at her home. She was born October 3, 1919 in Plainview, Arkansas to the late Oscar L. & Maggie Mae Patterson Green. She was a member of Havana Assembly of God Church.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Edward C. McRae, Cody Baker and Hulon Wiser; son, Don McRae; brothers; Lemuel, Louis, Clyste & Pat Green; sisters, Mildred Wilson and Lois Holley.
Survivors include son, Edward Kenneth "Ken" McRae of Sparks, Nevada; six grandchildren; nephew, Hugh Green of Vicksburg, MS; niece, Mary Mangis of Bayview, IN.
Graveside service was held May 5, 2008 at Salem Cemetery in Plainview with Rev. Monroe Hunt officiating. Arrangement by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 7, 2008)
Dr. William James (Jim) Wiser, age 92 of Havana died Thursday, December 8, 2005 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born July 1913 in Havana, Arkansas, son of Ratha and Porter Wiser. He was married 64 years to Gussie Boss Wiser. He began a long career in educational journey by graduating from Havana High School, attending Arkansas Tech, teaching at Pea Ridge, Arkansas, and graduating with a Bachelors Degree from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and earning his Masters Degree and Ph.D. from Perdue University in Lafayette, IN. At that time, he began a 26-year career with the United States Department of Agriculture as a research plant pathologist working in Lafayette, IN Belle Glade, FL, Tifton, GA and ending his work in Beltsville, MD. Upon retirement in 1981 he and Gussie moved back "home" to Havana. He was the first of eleven children with four girls and seven boys. As a young man during the depression, he said that he wanted to go to college to learn ways to help the farmer. And so he did, doing research on corn crops to prevent diseases, produce a profitable crop, and feed the nation. He and his wife were very active in the Havana church. She was the organist and he served as adult Sunday School teacher for a long time.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Gussie Boss Wiser who died in 2000; a son, Julian Porter Wiser who died in 2003; brothers, Hulon, Joe and Bob Wiser.
Survivors include a daughter, Meda Snipes of Concord, NC, brothers, Roger Wiser of Havana, Henry Wiser of Boston, CA, Frank Wiser of Clarksville; sisters, Ida Sue Hall of Belleville, Betty Reed of North Little Rock, Molly Fish of Garland, TX; four grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Monday, December 8, 2005 at the Havana United Methodist Church with Rev. Joe Gramling officiating. Burial will be in Piney Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 14, 2005)
Lucius Jones Withers, age 67, died at his home in Centerville, Wednesday, October 5, 1949 of a heart attack. He was a retired newspaperman and short story writer, having spent 30 years on the staffs of the Commercial appeal and Press Scimitar in Memphis and the Chicago Tribune. He was a member of the Episcopalian Church.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Withers of Centerville; three sons, F. C. and E. Q. of Benton and M. G. of Centerville; a brother, Dr. E. Q. Withers of Columbus, Miss. and a sister, Mrs. Ransom Aldrich, Michigan City, Miss. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, October 13, 1949)
Eddie Jean Withnell, age 71, of Pottsville, AR passed away on May 16, 2001 in a local hospital. She was a Baptist.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jes Withnell; three sons, Eddie Dean, Jackie Ed and Charles Chronister and a brother, Sonny Boren.
Survivors include, five sons, Warren Chronister of Lamore, CA, Dan Chronister of Salida, CO, Bruce and Tony Chronister both of Russellville, AR and Jesse Withnell of Pottsville, AR; one daughter, Tina L. Kuras of Dardanelle, AR; three sisters, Bessie Howard, Lindia Avey, and Beuhla Moore all of Dardanelle, AR; 19 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Services under the direction of Dardanelle Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 23, 2001)
Chester Opal Witt age 85 of Centerville died Monday, October 9, 2006 at Dardanelle Hospital. He was born April 16, 1921 at Waveland to the late General and Mary Hunt Witt.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Margaret Fur Witt; a son, Rick Witt; three brothers, Willie Witt, Eschol Witt, Henry Witt; three sisters, Naomi Emerson, Tressie Teague, and Oler Helton.
Survivors include a son, James C. Witt of Centerville; sister, Ruth Price of Port Arthur, TX; daughter-in-law, Debbie Witt of Dardanelle; five grandchildren, Clayton Witt of Centerville, Chastity and Gary Henry of Benton, Crystal and Jake Hale of Atkins, Shannon Young of Dardanelle and Shane and Ashley Young of Dardanelle; four great-grandchildren; close friends Kathy Gooch, Kelly Ford, and Debbie Garrison Witt; many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held Thursday, October 12, 2006, at Petillo Hill Cemetery with Bro. Stacy Lisenbey officiating. Pallbearers were Jake Hale, Shannon Young, Shane Young, Gary Henry, Shawn Baskin and Robert Scott. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 18, 2006)
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