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Mrs. Annie Bee Solley, age 64, of Plainview died from injuries suffered July 1 at her home. Mrs. Solley was a retired housewife, a native of Booth and a daughter of the late Hamp and Rebecca Whitmeyer. Mrs. Solley was a member of the Jesus Name Penecost Church.
She is survived by her husband, S. R. Solley; four sons, Bob Solley and Lloyd Solley both of Plainview, Don Solley of Ola and Tony Solley of Bluffton, seven daughters, Mrs. Lorene Embry of Ola, Mrs. Betty Earls of Ola, Mrs. Anna Jean Metcalf of California, Mrs. Linda Metcalf of Wing, Mrs. Zellar Alexander of Texas, Mrs. Elois Goins of Fort Smith and Mrs. R. B. Ball of Belleville; one sister, Mrs. Della Winters of Fort Smith; 32 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Plainview Baptist Church Thursday afternoon. Interment was at the Freedom Cemetery near Waldron. Services were in care of the Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on July 10, 1969)
Bob L. Solley, age 78, of Rover passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. He was born September 25, 1937 in Carden Bottoms, Yell County, Arkansas to the late Styles R. "Judge" & Ann Bee Outlaw Solley.
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughters, Lorrie Cannon, Regina Maughn; brothers, Don Solley, Loyd Solley; sisters, R.B. Ball, Zellar Alexander, Lois Goins, Annie Metcalf and Betty Young.
Survivors include his wife Charlotte Solley; sons & daughters-in-law, Jimmy Solley of Ola; Terry & Michelle Solley of Blue Ball; Bobby & Keri Solley of Danville; brother, Tony Solley of Bluffton; sisters, Kate Metcalf all of Plainview; 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Thursday, June 9, 2016 at the Plainview First Baptist Church with Bro. Joe Yates and Terry Solley officiating. Burial was at Salem Cemetery. Visitation was 1:00 to 2:00 before service at the church. Pallbearers included grandsons, Cody Solley, Dalton Solley, Clay Cannon, Nathan Gibbs, Joey Solley, Kyler Gibbs, Anthony Maughn, Dustin Cannon and Johnny Gibbs. Honorary pallbearers included Jimmy Vaughn, Sach McKinnon, Cory Lawrence, Phillip Forrest and Dr. John Westwood. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on June 15, 2016)
Bob L. Solley, age 78, of Rover passed away Sunday, Jun 5, 2016, at Chambers Memorial Hospital.
Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Thursday, Jun 9, 2016, at the Plainview First Baptist Church. Burial will be at Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be 1:00 to 2:00 before service at the church. Full obit in next weeks paper. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 8, 2016)
Charlene Solley, age 66, of Bluffton passed away Monday September 4, 2017, at Sparks Hospital in Fort Smith. She was born January 11, 1951, in Dumas Arkansas to the late Loy G. & Virgie L. Vaughn Weems. She was a mother and homemaker. Preceded in death by her parents; sons, Gregory Lynn Solley; Eddie Ray Solley; daughter, Sharon Rena Solley; sister, Mary Long; brother, Loy "Jr" Weems; Homer "Bo" Weems.
Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Tony Solley; children, David (Kimberly) Solley of Centerville; Kenneth Solley of Bluffton; Jason (Mandy) Solley of Bluffton; Patricia (James) May of Plainview; Tina (Ty) May of Plainview; Melissa (David) Rupe of Prairie Grove; brother, Bill Weems; sisters, Patsy Robinson, Betty Bair of Dardanelle; grandchildren, Angelina, Joycelyn, Christopher, Chelsey, Clayton, Tyler, Tristin, Trey, Emily, Zachary, Ella, Autumn, Alyssa, Corbin, Bugsy, Annabea, Megan and Haley; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 10 am Thursday, September 7, 2017, at the Bluffton Methodist Church with Bro. Johnathan Metcalf officiating. Visitation was held at 9 am to 3 pm Wednesday, September 6, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Bluffton Cemetery. Pallbearers included David Rupe, Ty May, James May, Chris May, Tyler Solley, Trey May, Clayton May, and Zachary May. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolence at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sep 13, 2017)
Larry "Don" Solley, 49, of Bluffton, AR died Friday, March 29 at his home in Bluffton. He was born in Scott County, AR November 26, 1946. He was a disabled timber worker. Son of the late S.R. "Judge" Solley and Annie Mae Outlaw.
Survivors include: one son, Donald Ray Solley of Lamar; Two daughters Angela Kay Arrowwood and Melinda Jones, both of Clarksville; two brothers,Tony Solley of Bluffton and Bobby Solley of Ft. Smith; seven sisters, R.B. Ball of Danville, Lorene Emery of California, Lois Goings of Ft. Smith, Anna Jean Metcalf of Ola, Kate Metcalf of Bluffton, Betty Young of New Mexico and Zella Mae Alexander of Texas; four grandchildren and two step-grandchtldren; a companion, Mary Long; her two sons, Bobby Long and James Long of Bluffton; three daughters, Joanne Vongphakdy of Bluffton; Lorice Walker of Arkadelphia and Janice Long of Ola.
Graveside service was held Monday at Freedom Cemetery near Waldron. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,The Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on April 3, 1996)
Infant Eddie Ray Solley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Toney Solley of Plainview, died in the home Thursday morning, May 9. He was pronounced dead on arrival at the Ola Clinic in Ola.
Survivors besides his parents include three brothers, David Charles, Kenneth Dale and Gregory Lynn of the home; one sister, Patricia Ann of the home. Also his paternal grandfather, S. R. Solley of Benton; his maternal grandparnets, Mr. and Mrs. Loy Weens of Bluffton.
Funeral services were at the Bluffton Baptist Church Saturday at 2 p.m. with interment at the Bluffton Cemetery. Arrangements and services were in care of Cornwell Funeral Service of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 16, 1974)
Gregory Lynn Solley, age 43, of Bluffton passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at his home. He was born March 15, 1973, in Danville, Arkansas to Tony Charles & Buelah Charlene Weems Solley.
He was preceded in death by his infant brother, Eddie Ray Solley; infant sister, Sharon Renae Solley.
Survivors include his parents, Tony & Charlene Solley of Bluffton; daughters, Megan and Haley; brothers, David (Kimberly) Solley of Centerville; Kenneth Solley of Bluffton; Jason (Mandy) Solley of Bluffton; sisters, Patricia (James) May of Plainview; Tina (Ty) May of Plainview; Melissa (David) Rupe of Prairie Grove; and several nephews & nieces.
Funeral services were held at 10 am Saturday, March 11, 2017, at the Bluffton Methodist Church with Rev. Lacy Minnie officiating. Burial was at Bluffton Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 15, 2017)
Tony Charles Solley, age 72, of Bluffton passed away Friday, January 19, 2018, at Chambers Memorial Hospital. He was born September 11, 1945, in Waldron, Arkansas to the late Styles R. "Judge" & Ann Bee Outlaw Solley. He was a logger.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 51 years Charlene Solley; sons, Greg Lynn Solley, Eddie Ray Solley; daughter, Sharon Solley; brothers, Don, Loyd and Bob Solley; sisters, R.B. Ball, Zellar Alexander, Lois Goins, Annie Metcalf, and Betty Young.
Survivors include his children, David & Kimberly Solley of Centerville; Kenneth Solley of Bluffton; Jason & Mandy Solley of Blufflon; Patricia & James May of Plainview; Tina & Ty May of Plainview; Melissa & David Rupe of Prairie Grove; sister, Kate Metcalf of Plainview; grandchildren, Angelina, Joycelyn, Christopher, Chelsey, Clayton, Tyler, Tristin, Trey, Emily, Zachary, Ella Autumn, Alyssa, Corbin, Bugsy, Annabea, Megan and Haley; nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held at 10 am Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at Bluffton Methodist Church with Bro. Johnathan Metcalf officiating. Burial was at Bluffton Cemetery. Visitation was held from 6 to 8 pm Monday, January 22, at the funeral home. Pallbearers included Bobby Solley, David Rupe, Ty May, James May, Tyler Solley, Trey May, Clayton May. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 24, 2018)
William Franklin Son, Sr., age 83 of Plainview, passed away Monday, May 17, 2010 at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. He was born November 19, 1926 in Lepanto, AR to the late William Nathaniel and the late Maudie Marie Cook Son.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Jerry W. Son. William grew up as the oldest of ten children on his family's farm.
At the age of fifteen, William enlisted in the Navy. With an honorable discharge from the Navy after the end of World War II, William promptly re-enlisted into the Army where he faithfully served his country for 32 years. William is a veteran of World War II, the Korean War, as well as the Vietnam War. Throughout his career, he was stationed around the globe in various places including Germany, Alaska, the Philippines, Hawaii, Korea, and Vietnam. Upon honorably retiring from the military, William moved his young family to Plainview where he began a 30 year career in logging. Known by all as Sarge, he could often be seen unwinding after a brutal day in the log woods with a cup of coffee in his hand, visiting with good friends. Sarge retired from logging at the tender age of 78 after Alzheimer's began to take it's toll.
He is survived by his wife, Xuan Thi Truong Son of Plainview. They have four children; William Franklin Son, Jr. of Springdale; Michael David Son and wife Dawn Nicole Perkins Son of Bella Vista; daughters and sons-in-law, Lien Linda Marie and husband Bobby Lynn Smith of Ola; and Carol Maxine and husband Tony Lee Havener of Plainview; grandchildren Thi-Marie Aileen Smith of Danville, Jacob Lynn Smith of Ola, Darren Patrick Gillespie of Plainview, Cheyenne Marie Havener of Plainview, and William Paxton Son of Springdale; great grandchild Kaiden Parker Smith of Danville; his brothers, James Eugene Son of Manilla, Robert "Bob" Son of Newark, Thomas "Tommy" Son of Concord, Clarence Vernon Son of Apple Valley, CA. Lowry "Larry" Son of Searcy, Donald Son of Concord and Johnny Son of Grand Rapids, MI and sister, Ruby N. Cockrell of Lepanto as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services with full military honors by the Ft. Sill Honor Guard was Friday, May 21, 2010 at Rest Haven Memorial Garden Cemetery in Russellville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made at Alzheimer's Association (2300 SE 28th St, Bentonville, AR 72712) or Circle of Life Hospice (901 Jones Road Springdale, AR 72762). Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 26, 2010)
Patricia Ann Sonnier, age 71, of Shorter, Alabama died Thursday, March 5, 2015. She was born July 24, 1943 at Stockton, CA to the late James and Lola Marie Schubert Holland. She was a member of the Plainview Church of Christ, she loved to paint and read.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her in-laws, Villery and Helena Sonnier.
Survivors include her husband, Joseph "Pat" Sonnier of Scott, Louisiana; her children, Todd Daniels and wife Juliana of Shorter, Alabama, Traci Scarbrough and husband Allen of Alabama, Jason Bradberry of Louisiana; one stepson, Tim Sonnier of Scott, Louisiana; one brother, Bobby Holland and wife Michelle; three sisters, Jean Kniffen and husband Dee, Darlene McCullens and husband Rick and Freda Amie; two grandchildren, five step grandchildren and one step great grandchild.
Graveside services were held at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at Salem Cemetery in Plainview with Butch Goset officiating. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 11, 2015)
Betty Jane Johnson Sorochuk, known to us as Susie, passed away April 18, 2007 in Randolph, Utah after a valiant batter with cancer. She was born to Ted and Helen Johnson on April 5, 1943 in McAlester, OK. She married Norman Sorochuk in 1963 and was later divorced. She was a resident of Libby, Montana for 18 years and later moved to Birta, AR where she worked as an LPN. She was known for being a very hard worker and for her loving way.
She is survived by two sons, Marty and Janie Sorochuk and Todd and Lorraine Sorochuk all of Randolph, UT; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Linda and Garry McElderry of Greeley, CO and Judy and Ron Taylor of Noxon, MT; two brothers, Billy Ted of Birta, AR and George Johnson of Little Rock, AR; four nieces and two nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Graveside service was April 20, 2007 at the Randolph Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Crandall Funeral Home of Evanston, WY. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 2, 2007)
Carol Soroka, born July 17, 1942 in Logan County, Ohio, died September 5, 2005 in Russellville, Arkansas. She is the daughter of the late Harold and Helen Foulk.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dwayne E. and Robin Hall of Mesa, AZ grandchildren Christopher, Nikki, and Tina Hall two brothers, Harrison Foulk of Dover and Jim Foulk of Pauls Valley, OK four sisters, Joanne Butterfield of Coolidge, AZ, Georgia Enos of San Bernardino, CA, Evangeline Hurst of Coolidge, AZ and Betty Schrand of Searcy fifteen nephews fourteen nieces and sixty great nephews and nieces. Pallbearers were Dwayne Hall, Harrison Foulk, Jim Foulk, Denny Foulk, Patrick Patton, Joseph Foulk, and David Schrand. Honorary pallbearer was Christopher Hall.
Funeral services were held at Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Bob Manbry and Rev. Thomas Edwards officiating. Interment was at McFadden Cemetery in Dover. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 14, 2005)
Kyo Soukseng, age 45, of Danville, AR died Thursday, November 18, 1999 at Stella Manor Nursing Home in Russellville, AR. He was born June 8, 1945 in Laos to the late Phin and Mon Soukseng.
He is survived by two brothers, Kiel Soukseng and Ngen Soukseng both of Laos; two sisters, Keo Soukseng of Danville, AR and Nou Syakhasone of Dardanelle, AR and several nephews and nieces.
Graveside service was held Saturday at the Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville with Buddhist Rites. Services by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 24, 1999)
Peu Souriyavong, age 44 of Dardanelle, died Saturday, December 6, at his home.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 13, 2008 at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Danville. Visitation will be Friday, 9:00 a. m. to 3:30 p. m. Burial will be at Earl Ladd Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 10, 2008)
Peu Souriyavong, age 44 of Dardanelle, died Saturday, December 6, 2008 at his home. He was born March 25, 1964 in Savanhket, Laos to the late May and Chan Souriyavong. He worked at Tyson in maintenance.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his daughter, Samantha Souriyavong of Ola; brothers, Sysouvah Souriyavong of Belleville, Somboun Souriyavong of Laos, Lanh Souriyavong of California; sister, Than Souriyavong of Laos; girlfriend, Linda Lemmon of Dardanelle and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral services were held December 13, 2008 at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Danville. Burial was held in Earl Ladd Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 17, 2008)
Frank W. Southard, 84, of Gravelly died August 7 at the Yell County Hospital. He was a retired farmer, a member of the Church of Christ and a native of Baxter County.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Betha May Turner Southard; three sons, Willis and Warren of Gravelly and Charles of Paragould; two daughters, Mrs. Ilene Wood and Miss Novalene Southard of Gravelly; two brothers, Tom of Mtn. Home and John of Norfork; three sisters, Mrs. Cora Funkhouser of Springfield, Mo., Mrs. Ethel Barrett of Kansas City and Ella of Virginia; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday at Mt. Vernon with burial in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 1967)
Kennard Southard, 67, of Waveland, Arkansas, passed from this on July 18, 2014 in Waveland, Arkansas. He was born February 16, 1947 in Travor, California to William and Lillian (Burkett) Southard. He was a truck driver and was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War.
He is preceded in death by a brother, Billy Southard and his parents before mentioned.
Graveside services were held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, July 25, 2014 at the Fort Smith National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Arkansas, under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home.
He is survived by two daughters, Debra Moore and husband David Moore of Van Buren and Margaret King of Missouri; three sons, David King and wife Jackie of Wisconsin, Darin King of Van Buren, Arkansas, and Mike Southard of California; two sisters, Anita Noel and Martha Southard both of California; two brothers, Jim Southard of Hot Springs and Leonard Southard of Florida; 14 grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. To sign online registry, go to robertfh.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 30, 2014)
Novalene Southard age 82, of Gravelly, AR passed away Monday, January 16, 2012 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. She was born in Bluffton, AR to Frank and Bertha Turner Southard.
She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers.
Survivors include a sister, Ilene Wood, sister-in-law, Sylvia Hunt Southard of Gravelly and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 2 pm at Young Gravelly Cemetery with visitation from 1 to 2 before the service. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 18, 2012)
Warren G. "Dick" Southard, age 86 of Gravelly, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2006 at his home in Gravelly. He was born April 12, 1920 in Norfolk, Arkansas, to Frank and Bertha Mae Turner Southard. He was a member of the Church of Christ, a WWII Army Veteran, and a member of the Plainview VFW. He was a retired land and cattle farmer.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Owen, Charley, and Willis Southard.
Survivors include his devoted wife of 53 years, Sylvia Deane Hunt Southard; a son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Patti Southard of Atkins; grandchildren, Andrea Dawn and Alex Crowder, Perryville, Cameron Lee and Brook, Brad Allen, and Lori Ann Southard all of Atkins. Great-grandchildren, William Sidney, Alexandrea Hope, and Dylan Hunt Crowder of Perryville; sisters Novalene Southard and Ilene Wood of Gravelly; and a sister-in-law Myrtle Southard of Paragould; several nephews, nieces, and friends.
Graveside funeral services were Friday, August 18 at 10:00 a. m. at Parks Cemetery in Nola. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 23, 2006)
Willis M. Southard, age 93 of Gravelly, died Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at his home. He was born April 22, 1913 in Norfork, Arkansas, the eldest son of Frank and Bertha Turner Southard. In 1924 his family moved to Bluffton to manage his grandfather's cotton gin. He became a home builder, registered polled Hereford breeder, Mason, beloved husband and father. He took great pride in being a student and lover of nature. He was a voracious reader, being quite knowledgeable of past and present world events.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years in 1990, Lois Lofland Southard, eldest daughter, W. June Jelinek, brother, Rev. Charles Southard, and parents.
Survivors include his daughter, Susan Haas and husband Dr. George Haas of North Little Rock, son-in-law James Jelinek of Knoxville, TN, three grandchildren; two sisters, Ilene Wood and Navalene Southard of Gravelly, one brother, Warren Southard of Gravelly, three great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank Dr. Joe Lee Buford for his many years of compassionate care and friendship.
Funeral services were Saturday at Mt. Vernon Church with John McCourt officiating. Burial with Masonic Rites was in Young Gravelly Cemetery. Visitation was Friday at Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 17, 2006)
Quin Southerland of Waltreak was born in 1867 and died April 7, 1948 and was laid to rest in the Chalybeate cemetery.
He leaves to mourn his going a wife, Emma Southerland, and daughter, Viola Wallis, both of Waltreak and one sister in Oklahoma and o grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 15, 1948)
Mildred Lucille Wyatt Southwick, age 89, passed away August 8, 2011. She was born October 10, 1921 in Alma, AR, the daughter of John and Amelia King Wyatt. Raised in Havana, AR, Lucille moved to Pine Bluff in 1962 where she worked for the National Bank of Commerce until she retired in 1978. She loved travelling, the outdoors and was an avid gardener. Her favorite hobby was quilting and she excelled at it. She was actively involved as a member of the Watson Baptist Church and was greatly blessed by many friends she has there.
She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, four sisters and her beloved husband, Bob Southwick.
She is survived by two step- daughters, her brother, Johnny Wyatt and numerous nieces and nephews who miss her greatly.
Services were August 10, 2011 at Havana Cemetery with Rev. John McCourt officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 17, 2011)
Khamphanh "Kam" Souvannakhoth, age 67, of Russellville died Friday, March 23 at his home. He was born March 1, 1945 in Savannakhet, Laos. He was a retired machine operator for Con Agra and a member of the thai buddhist temple in Ft. Smith and the Arkansas River Valley Laos Immigrant support group.
He is survived by his wife, Sayphone Souvannakhoth, children, Susan Hicks of Russellville, Elizabeth "Nok" Webster of Conway, Tino Souvannakhoth of Las Vegas, NV, mother, Pheng Souvannakhoth of Laos, sisters, Nancy Sanavongsay of Holland, MI, Souphaphone Vongvilay of Laos, brother, Oudom Souvannakhoth of Laos and six grandchildren.
Service was Tuesday at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with monks from the thai buddhist temple in Ft. Smith officiating. Pallbearers were Tino Souvannakhoth, Mike Webster, Erik Webster and David Phasavo. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Crematory. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 28, 2012)
Mrs. Fannie Lue Sowell, age 98, of Letona, mother of Jerry Rigdon of Dardanelle, died Tuesday, July 9, 1985.
Survivors also include two other sons, a daughter, three stepsons, a stepdaughter, a sister, 10 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2:30 p. m. Thursday at Daniel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Pisgah Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1985)
Mrs. Mary A. Spain, age 81, a native of Yell County, died May 13, 1952 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jess Webb, near Dardanelle.
She is survived by a son, J. C. Spain of Oklahoma; three other daughters, Mrs. Eddie Everett and Mrs. Otis Itson of California and Mrs. Nell Miller of Little Rock; a brother, R. H. Peeler of Texas; 13 grandchildren, and a great-great grandchild. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 22, 1952)
William E. (Sam) Spain, age 65, of Belleville, died at his home August 13. Mr. Spain was a retired farmer and carpenter. He was a native of Rover, a son of the late John E. and Dora Runyon Spain. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Nellie Mays Spain; seven sons, Neil Spain of Colton, Calif., Cleo Neil Spain of Colton, Calif., Cleo Spain of Ft. Worth, Tex., Robert Spain of Geneseo, Ill., John Spain of Tacoma, Wash., Kenneth Spain of Colona, III., Richard Spain of Silvis, Ill., and Kirby Spain of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Ashlin of Redwater, Tex.; one brother, Jack Spain, of Pauls Valley, Okla.; two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Spencer, of Pauls Valley, and Mrs. Betty Poulton, of Eugene, Pre. K; and nine grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Cornwell Chapel at Dardanelle Monday at 11 a.m. by Church of Christ Minister C.V. Langford. Burial was at Dacus Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 1965)
William E. (Sam) Spain, age 65, of Belleville, died at his home August 13. Mr. Spain was a retired farmer and carpenter. He was a native of Rover, a son of the late John E. and Dora Runyon Spain. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Nellie Mays Spain; seven sons, Neil Spain of Colton, Calif., Cleo Neil Spain of Colton, Calif., Cleo Spain of Ft. Worth, Tex., Robert Spain of Geneseo, Ill., John Spain of Tacoma, Wash., Kenneth Spain of Colona, III., Richard Spain of Silvis, Ill., and Kirby Spain of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Ashlin of Redwater, Tex.; one brother, Jack Spain, of Pauls Valley, Okla.; two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Spencer, of Pauls Valley, and Mrs. Betty Poulton, of Eugene, Pre. K; and nine grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Cornwell Chapel at Dardanelle Monday at 11 a.m. by Church of Christ Minister C.V. Langford. Burial was at Dacus Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 1965)
... Special to The Commercial DUMAS - Lina Rana Spainhouer, 85, a homemaker amd a resident of Desha County for the past 48 years, died Tuesday at the Dumas Nursing Center. She was a member of Watson Baptist Church.
Survivors include four sons, Jim Bill Patterson, J. D. Patterson, Bobby Spainhouer and H D Spainhouer, all of Watson; three daughters, Opal Smallwood of Watson, Millie Cooper of Helena and Mary Jane Wallace of Houston, a sister, Mildred Buford of Danville, 17 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Her funeral was scheduled for 2 p m. today at Grilfin Funeral Home of Dumas. Burial was to be in Walnut Lake Cemetery at Dumas. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Her obituary was published in 1986 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. )
Jewell Virginia Spainhour, age 74, died Friday, September 10, 1999 at her home in Texas. She was formerly of Belleville, AR. She was born Jan. 20, 1925 in Georgia. She was retired from Wayne Farms and more recently had worked in the Haltom Road Baptist Church Library and had also volunteered at the Northeast Emergency Distribution Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Spainhour, who died in 1975.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Virginia "Ginger" and Ronald Laster; three sons, James E. Spainhour, Frederick A. Spainhour and Carl Allen Spainhour; a brother and sister-in-law, George and Nancy Hall; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Ruth and Pat Venuso and Percy and Harold McGuiggan; 13 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be Wednesday at 10 a. m. at the Oakland Cemetery in Russellville with Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR in charge of local arrangements. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 15, 1999)
Rheba "Nan/Bocci" Sparacino, age 71, class of 1955, of Dardanelle, died Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at Baptist Medical Center. She was born October 3, 1938 at Russellville to Barney W. and Irene Burk Lipe. She was a receptionist and a tutor for the Pope County Literacy Council in Russellville and a member of the Ola First Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Sparacino; father, Barney W Lipe; and two brothers.
Survivors include her sons, Keith and Cheryl Sparacino of Kennedale, TX, Tim and Lenette Sparacino of Bentonville; daughters Karen and Kevin Treat of Chickalah Mountain, Tammy and Marc Noakes of Dover; mother, Irene Lipe Dixon of Russellville; brother, Mike Lipe of Lawton, OK; fourteen grandchildren, Laura Lee, Katie, Melissa, Eva, Catelyn, Braden, Frankie, Kevin, Jr., Jarred and Kaleb, Khelli, Zachary, Nathan N., Nathan C., Megan, Sean and ten great grandchildren.
Memorial services were held Monday, October 4, 2010 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Pastor Charles Lewis officiating. Cremation Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 6, 2010)
Erma Helen Wilker Sparks, age 96, of Dardanelle, died Sunday, February 24, 2008 at Dardanelle Nursing Home in Dardanelle. The daughter of John and Bertha Wirth Wilker, she was born October 25, 1911 at Crow Mountain, AR. She was a member of the Dardanelle Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one son Ernest Sparks; five brothers, John "Bud", Vernon "Banny", Raymond, Burvel and Kenneth Wilker; two sisters, Eula Bowden and Janet Davis; one sister-in-law, Ollie Petray.
Survivors include one son, James Lee & Sherry Sparks of Russellville, one daughter-in-law Joan Sparks of Little Rock, AR; three sisters, Lucille Wilson of Pottsville, Orpha Giddieon of Pottsville and Ruth Patterson White of Paris; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Earnestine Wilker of Marion, KS; several nieces, nephews and host of other family and. friends.
Funeral will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at Dardanelle Church of Christ. Mr. Ralph Weinhold will officiate. Burial will be at Bowden Cemetery at Pottsville under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Pallbearers will be Steven Sparks, Scott Sparks, Wayne Jones, Dewey Jones, Bruce Elliott and Billy Jim Warren. Memorials may be made to Dardanelle Church of Christ Youth Group, 209 Union Street, Dardanelle, Arkansas 72834; American Cancer Society, c/o Judy Murphry, 126 Lakeview Circle, Russellville, Arkansas 72802. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 27, 2008)
Jay Flynn Sparks, age 39, of Ola, AR died Wednesday, December 31, 2003 at his home. He was born in Waldron, AR on February 29, 1964. He was a shipping clerk for Deltic Timber in Ola and had been employed with Petit Jean Poultry in Danville, Whirlpool in Fort Smith and Tyson in Waldron.
He was preceded in death by his step-father, Wayne Strickland.
He is survived by his wife, Misty Summit Sparks; a son, Jonathan Sparks of the home; two daughters, Jennifer and Shelby Sparks of the home; mother, Juanita Adkins Strickland of Booneville, AR; father and step-mother, Melton and Mary Sparks of Waldron, AR; three brothers, Raymond Sparks of Booneville, Damon Sparks of Havana, AR and Dale Sparks of Waldron; four sisters, Beth Wilkins, Nancy Ross and Robin Taylor all of Booneville, AR and Felicia James of Waldron; father-in-law, Paul Robison of Ola, AR, mother-in-law, Ann Summit of Ola and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral service was January 5, 2004 at the Ola First Baptist Church with Rev. Rick Ballentine officiating. Burial was in Sandlin Cemetery in Ola. Pallbearers were Damon and Raymond Sparks, Lynn Wilkins, Brandon, Anthony and David Brothers, William Willcutt, Freman and Steve Bales and Dustin Storey. Honorary were special nephews, Michael and Bradley Wilkins. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 7, 2004)
Arlene Mae Spaulding, age 91 of Danville, died Monday July 15, 2002 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was born in Wilkes Barre, PA on April 23, 1911 to the late Willard and Dolly Good Leach. She was a mother and homemaker, enjoyed playing bridge, hunting and fishing with her husband.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, and two sisters.
Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Richard E. Spaulding; three daughters and son-in-law, Carol and Arthur Roberts of Longmont, CO, Linda Jean Lorraine of Rancho Murrieta, CA, Debra Spaulding of Albuquerque, NM; five grandchildren, Mindy Sprague, Terry Gardner, Tina Sprague, Kathy Richter, John Lorraine; nine great grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Helena Spaulding of Florida; and cousins, Codellia Gilbert of New York State, Lt. Col William of Texas, William Templar of SC, Gloria Barrell of SC, Clayton Templar of New York State, Fladys Copper and Charlotte Copper of New York State, Vera Leach of New York State.
Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Burial was in Mt. View Cemetery in Longmont, Colorado by Lewellen Longmont Memorial Chapel, 503 Terry, Longmont, CO. Donations may be made to Salvation Army, 1004 Weir Road, Russellville, AR 72801. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 24, 2002)
Richard E. Spaulding, 98 of Rancho Murieta, California, died August 21, 2008 in Longmont, Colorado. He was born January 23, 1910 in Elmira, New York to Charles and Mida Matilda Spaulding. Richard served for the U. S. Navy. He married Arlene May Leach in Elmira, New York. He was an engineer for Lockheed including their Skunk Works division. Richard was of the Baptist faith. He was a member of the Elks, Chamberlyne Golf and the Chinchilla Association. He enjoyed raising chinchillas, woodworking, bird watching, gardening, hunting, fishing, singing, and reading and reciting poetry.
He was preceded in death by his wife and a grandchild, Terry Sprague.
Survivors include three daughters, Carol Roberts and her husband Art of Longmont, Linda Lorraine-Gershenoff and her husband, Richard of California and Debra Spaulding of Albuquerque, New Mexico; seven grandchildren, Mindy Sprague, Tina Sprague, Steve Roberts, Jeff Roberts, Melissa Cervantes, Kathy Lorraine-Richter and John Richard Lorraine and nine great-grandchildren, Justin Sprague, Jessica Derrico, Roxanne Derrico, Ben Arrigo, Aaron Arrigo, Sierra Arrigo, Tyler Roberts, Erik Richter and Analise Richter.
Funeral services were held August 25, 2008 at Calvary Church with Steve Roberts officiating. Interment will be in Longmont Mountain View Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Church and sent to Ahlberg Funeral Chapel. Visit www. ahlbergfuneralchapel. com to leave condolences for Richards family. Paid Obituary (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 27, 2008)
Billy Keith Spears, age 63, of Ola died Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at University of Arkansas Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born July 23, 1941, in Briggsville. He was a heavy equipment operator, a member or the Arkansas National Guard and the Bluffton Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his father, William "Bill Spears and a son, Billy Fred Spears.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Betty Spears mother, Johnnie Spears of Ola two sons and daughter-in-law, Tim and Michelle Spears of Ola and Mike Spears grandchildren, Michael and Timothy Spears of Danville, Adam and Lauren Spears of Ola and Megan Damon of Clarksville aunts, Jewell Melton of Briggsville and Sammie Montgomery of Hot Springs uncles, Robert Dawson of Carlsbad, NM and several cousins.
Funeral service was held on Saturday, July 23, 2005 at the Ola Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Bobby Wells and Rev. Mike Chisum officiating. Interment was at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Briggsville. Pallbearers were Bobby Melton, Steve Dinnerville, Mike Broom, Ronnie Spears, Kenneth Spears and Jerry Spears. Honorary pallbearers were Don Marby, Shane Chancellor and Kenneth Ivey. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 27, 2005)
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