Fred Abernathy, age 67, died May 9, 1987, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in North Little Rock. A son of the late Oscar Lark Abernathy and the late Ella Francis Shull Abernathy, he was born August 11, 1919, at Birta, AR. He had worked as an orderly for St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville, was a veteran of World War II, having served in the United States Navy, was a member of the Ola Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite Bodies, and the Disabled American Veterans, and was a Baptist.
He was survived by his wife, Mrs. Eva Abernathy; one son, J. D. Abernathy; one daughter, Mrs. Fredia Edmonson, of Russellville; three brothers, Odell Abernathy, of Searcy; Opal Lynn Abernathy, of Sacramento, CA. and O. L. Abernathy, of Gait, CA.; one sister, Miss Berniece Abernathy, of Russellville; four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were 10:00 a. m. Tuesday, May 12, 1987, at the Shinn Funeral Chapel in Russellville. Burial was in the Birta Cemetery, at Birta. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 5-13-1987)
Mrs. Marie Ellison Abernathy, age 71 of Ola, Arkansas died Monday, August 8, 1988 at the St. Vincent Infirmary Hospital in Little Rock. She was a native of Birta, Arkansas, the daughter of the late John D. and Sarah Crowder Ellison and the widow of the late Virgil Abernathy, a homemaker and a mother.
Survivors include two sons, Bobby Abernathy and Nathan Abernathy both of Birta; one daughter, Carolyn Mitchell of Little Rock; one sister, Emma Lou Storment of Ola; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Danville with Elder Luther Riddle officiating. Interment was in Birta Cemetery in Birta. Arrangements and services were by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 8-17-1988)
Chesley Adams, Sr. age 55, of Hector, AR died Friday, November 15, 1996 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was a Pentecostal minister and an employee of Wayne Foods. He was the son of the late Chess A. and Mary Brewer Adams.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Melvin Adams and a sister, Lucy Armsteadt.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred Searcy Adams; three sons, Charles Adams of Russellville and Chesley Adams, Jr. and Cecil Wayne Adams of Atkins; five daughters, Rita Johnsgard of Pottsville, Marilyn Polk of Atkins, Beverly Duvall and Angela McKinley of Hector and Mary Countryman of Havana; four brothers, Junior Adams of Trumann, Cecil Adams of Kansas City, Demps Adams of Hector and Jimmy Adams of Dover; two sisters, Brenda Herrin of Russellville and Barbara Creekmore of Trumann; 34 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral was Monday at the Happy Valley Assembly of God with the Rev. Curtis Stone and the Rev. Henry Clark, officiating. Burial followed at Tate Cemetery. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, 11/15/1996)
DOVER - Homer B. Adams, age 78, of Dover (Pope County), a retired bus driver, died Saturday. (1988) Adams was a member of Dermott Assembly of God Church. Visitation will be from 2-3:30 p. m. today at Shinn Funeral Home, Russellville.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Monday at Dover Assembly of God Church by the Rev. Keith Underhill. Burial will be in McFadden Cemetery.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Lucille Adams; a son, Leon Adams of Houston, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. Lavern Sturdevant of Dover; two brothers, Parnell Adams of Dermott and Chester Adams of Fort Smith; a sister, Mrs. Fern Palmer of Longview, Texas; three grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, -/-/1988)
Mrs. Anna Bogle Aikman, age 92, of Bluffton, died Thursday, November 12, 1992 at her home. She was a lifelong member of the Bluffton Methodist Church. A member of a pioneer family in Fourche Valley, the town of Briggsville was named after her grandfather William Briggs.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years Bill Aikman.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Virginia McCartney of Little Rock, AR; three sons Jim Aikman of Russellville, AR, Loy Aikman of Pine Bluff, AR and Larry Aikman of Bluffton, AR; 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, November 14 at the Bluffton Methodist Church with Rev. Royce Savage officiating. Burial was in the Briggs Family Cemetery in Bluffton, AR. Grandsons were pallbearers Rick Nichols, Russ Aikman, Randall Aikman, Rob Aikman, Rick Aikman, John Aikman, and Larry Aikman, Jr. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 11-18-1992)
BLUFFTON - Herman Aikman, age 61, of, Bluffton (Yell County) died Monday, February 11, 1976. Mr. Aikman was a Baptist and a veteran of World War II.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Ruth Wood Aikman; two sons. Jack Aikman of Alma and James Aikman of Forrest City a daughter, Mrs. Saundra Briggs of Russellville; two brothers, Bill Aikman and Jim Aikman, both of Bluffton; a sister, Mrs. Allie Kendrick of Horatio and three grandchildren.
Funeral was today at Bluffton Baptist Church. Burial was in Bluffton Cemetery by Shinn Funeral Home of Russellville. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, 2/-/1976)
William Forrest (Bill) Aikman, age 85, of Bluffton died Sunday, October 30, 1988, at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville. He was a retired farmer, a merchant and a 64 year member of the Bluffton Masonic Lodge. He was the son of the late James and Sally Gibbs Aikman and a member of the Bluffton Methodist church, a 32 Degree Mason and a member of the Scottish Rites.
Survivors include his wife Anna Bogle Aikman, three sons, Jim Aikman of Russellville, Loy Aikman of White Hall and Larry Aikman of Solgohachia; one daughter, Virginia McCartney of Little Rock; one sister Allie Kendrick of Cerro Gorda and a stepsister, Lucy Wood of Bluffton. Twelve grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Bluffton Methodist Church Monday with the Rev. Edd Kerr and the Rev. Royce Savage officiating. Interment was at the Briggs Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Bluffton Methodist Church. Grandsons served as Pallbearers. Arrangements and services were in care of the Cornwell Funeral Service (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 11/-/1988)
Bernice Wilkerson Albright, age 87, of Pine Bluff, died Tuesday, August 6, 1985 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. Services were held Thursday, Aug. 8, at 11:00 a.m., at Ralph Robinson & Son Mortuary with Rev. John F. Walker officiating. Burial was in Graceland Cemetery.
She was born in Rover, and reared in Rover and Plainview. She was the daughter of John H. and Lula Ellen Parker Wilkerson.
She worked at the Pine Bluff Arsenal during World War II and was a voting precinct judge for many years. She was a member of the Lakeside United Methodist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star.
Survivors include: two brothers, Ray M. Wilkerson, of North Little Rock, and Boyce P. Wilkerson, of Little Rock; one sister, Ruth Marguerite Wapelhorst, of Modesto, CA. (Submitted by: Bill G. Floyd, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 8-14-1985)
Herchel Kirby Albright, aged 73, of Belleville died Friday, March 8. He was a retired state Highway Department employee, a member of the Salem Methodist Church, a veteran of World War I and, a member of the American Legion.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ula Shelton Albright; two daughters, Mrs Louetta Howsley of Belleville and Mrs. Leroy Harrison of Texas; a brother, Jim Albright of Texas; a sister, Mrs. Minnie Rorex of El Dorado, and three grandchildren.
Funeral was Monday at the Salem Methodist Church near Plainview. Burial was at Salem Cemetery. (Submitted by: Bill G. Floyd, Newspaper: Post-Dispatch, Dardanelle, Arkansas, 3-14-1968)
Mrs. Lou Albright, aged 86 years, wife of Mr. S. G. Albright, died at the family residence Friday, December 8, 1920 after an illness of more than 2 years. Mrs. Albright was born in Dunlap, Tenn. She was married to Mr. Samuel Gordon Albright in Ringgold, Catoosa County, Ga., on December 6, 1866. Mr. and Mrs. Albright moved to Yell County in the fall of 1870 since which time they have continue to reside here at different times making their home at Bluffton, Rover, Ola, Danville, and Dardanelle. Mrs. Albright was a woman of high Christian character, a devout and consecrated member of the Methodist Church throughout her long and useful time practiced the of sympathy, love and kindness for life s unfortunates. She was a good and true woman in all that the term implies, and in her death she is sincerely and sorely mourned by all who knew her.
Funeral services conducted by Rev. H. H. Griffin assisted by Rev. Jas. I. Paisley and Rev. T. T. Thompson was held at 2:00 o clock Saturday afternoon, Jan 1st, 1921, interment being in Brearley Cemetery.
Mrs. Albright is survived by her husband, one son, W. H. Albright, and two daughters, Mrs. Seth Boles and Mrs. Kitty Gooch, all of this city.
The P-D joins the many friends of the bereaved family in extending condolence in their great loss. (Submitted by: Bill G. Floyd, Newspaper: Post-Dispatch, Dardanelle, Arkansas, 1-6-1921)
Mr. N. G. Albright, aged 32, son of the late Dr. J. L. Albright of Plainview, died October 7th, 1935, and was laid to rest in the Salem Cemetery. He was married to Miss Ruby Smith of Plainview on June 19th, 1928. One child was born to them.
Mr. Albright had been ill for several years, being a patient in the Booneville Sanitorium for more than four years. He had been home for the past 26 months. He was an upright, honorable young man and his untimely death is deeply deplored by a wide circle of friends. He was laid to rest with Masonic Honors, being a faithful, zealous member of that fraternity. He was also a member of the Grotto.
He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife and daughter, of Plainview, his mother, Mrs. L. B. Parker of Muskogee, Okla.; two brothers, Jim and Ocie Albright of Houston, Texas; one sister, Mrs. R. E. Rorex of Alexander, La.; two half-brothers, Kerby Albright of Plainview and Ralph Albright of Springdale, Ark. (Submitted by: Bill G. Floyd, Newspaper: , 10-24-1935)
Mrs. Ula Shelton Albright, 78, of Route 1, Belleville died Sunday, July 8, at Dardanelle Hospital. She was a native of Adona (Perry County), widow of H.K. Albright, daughter of the late Eugene and Lula Myrick Shelton, and a member of the United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Louetta Allen of Belleville and Mrs. Ruth Boyles of Russellville; two brothers, Frank Shelton of Boston, Mass., and Clark Shelton of Cabot; three sisters, Mrs. Annette Goldie and Mrs. Jean Walker of Houston, and Mrs. Pat Lorenz of Greenbrier; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was Tuesday at Chickalah Mountain Cemetery by the Rev. E. O. Tackett. Active pallbearers were Warren Pickens, E. J. Redwine, Deward Smith, Reed Rounsaville, Harlon Walters and Newman Suggs. [YCR] (Submitted by: Bill G. Floyd, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 7-11-79)
Mr. Waddie H. Albright, of Fort Smith, aged 73, retired Ft. Smith business man, died in a Little Rock hospital at 8:30 p.m., yesterday. Mr. Albright was for many years, a resident of Dardanelle.
Survivors are: his wife, Mrs. Ethel Albright; a son, Harry C. Albright, of Fort Smith; a sister, Mrs. W. L. Akin, of Little Rock, and five daughters, Miss Janice Albright and Mrs. Jeff Cravens, of Dallas, Tex., Mrs. L. C. Gibson and Mrs. Anderson Medearis of North Little Rock, and Mrs. George L. Dorsey of Los Angeles, Calif.
Funeral services will be conducted at Brearley Cemetery here at 3:00 o'clock Friday afternoon by Rev. E. W. Faulkner, Pastor of the Methodist Church, of which Mr. Albright was a member. (Submitted by: Bill G. Floyd, Newspaper: Post-Dispatch, Dardanelle, Arkansas, 8-15-1946)
Claud C. Allred, age 82 of Dumas, AR died April 16, 1989 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was a retired salesman, an Army Veteran of World War II and a member of the Grady Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Louretha Cox Allred of Dumas.
Funeral services were held April 19 at Griffin Funeral Home Chapel with Albert Dabbs and David Goff officiating. Interment was at Bellwood Cemetery, Pine Bluff. Pallbearers were Donald Branson, Gary Button, Gene Pharr, Larry Dutton, Artie Tucker and Gary Pharr. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 4/19/1989)
OLA Funeral services for Mrs. R. C. Anderson, age 79, Ola, a native of Yell county, who died Tuesday in her home, were conducted today in the Plainview Methodist Church by the Rev. Britt Cordell and burial was in New Bethel Cemetery
Survivors include a daughter Mrs. Roy Sandlin, Ola; a son, H. L. Anderson, Sondheimer, La.; two brothers, Luther and John Meeks, Hot Springs; six grandchildren, and 14 great-grand-children. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, 1/8/1957)
Esther Meek Anderson died in the home of her daughter on January 8, 1957. She was 79 years of age and a native of Yell County.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Roy Sandlin of Ola; one son, H. L. Anderson of Louisiana; two brothers, Luther and John Meek of Hot Springs; one sister, Lillie Robbins of Roseville, Calif. six grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, Newspaper: Yell County Record 50 Years Ago, Danville, Arkansas, 1/8/1957)
Gilford G. Anderson, age 75, of Ola died April 3 at the Yell County Hospital in Danville. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Rover Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Gladys Anderson; two sons, Johnny Ray Anderson of Athens, Ala. and Sam Anderson of Jacksonville; a daughter, Mrs. Modene Frye of Junction City, Calif; two brothers, Jim and Charlie Anderson of Rover a sister, Mrs. Rado Eden of Danville and six grandchildren.
Funeral was at 3:30 Saturday afternoon at the Rover Baptist Church; Burial was in New Bethel Cemetery south of Danville. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 4-10-1975)
Mrs. Gladys M. Anderson, age 82, of Rockwood, TN, formerly of Rover, AR, died Friday, October 28, 1989 at Harriman, TN. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.
Survivors include two sons, John Anderson of Rockwood, TN and Sam Anderson of Little Rock; one daughter, Mrs. Modean Frye of Corning, CA; one sister, Mrs. Cleo Hunt of Paris, AR; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren,
Services were Tuesday at Rover Baptist Church with burial in New Bethel Cemetery in Yell County. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, 10/28/1989)
James E (Pat) Anderson, age 83, of Hot Springs, Ark. went to be with Jesus on Sunday, September 5, 2004, at a local hospital. Pat was a wonderful father and loving husband who devoted his life to the Lord and his family. He was born on May 28, 1921, in Buckville, Ark. to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Anderson and was preceded in death by his parents and six siblings.
Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Clara Bee Blocker Anderson; three sons and daughters-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Anderson of Houston, Texas, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Anderson of Rogers, Ark. and Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Anderson of Hot Springs, Ark. three granddaughters, Angela Poole of Camden, Ark. Heather Dale of Dallas, Texas and her husband, John, and Jordan Anderson of Hot Springs; four grandsons, J. P. Anderson of Hot Springs and Mitchell, Weston and Connor Anderson, all of Rogers. Also he is survived by two great-granddaughters, Ashley Castle of Hot Springs and Beth Castle of Benton.
Pat began his career in Port Hueneme, Calif. as a longshoreman supervisor in charge of loading World War II cargo ships for Pacific Naval Airbase. Pat and Clara Bee returned home to Hot Springs where he started and ran a prominent logging and trucking business until 1974. He also served as member and president of Cutter Morning Star School District during the late sixties and early seventies. He was a charter deacon of The Old Country Church where he pastored for one year and sang bass with The Old Country Church Gospel Singers for 26 years. Visitation will be Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2004, from 5 until 8 p. m. at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home.
Services will be Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2004, at 10 a. m. at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home chapel. A graveside service will follow at Mountain Valley Cemetery. Pat's nephew, Reverend Gene Anderson, and his brothers-in-law, Reverend Ed Johnson and Reverend Fermon Bates, pastors of The Old Country Church, will preside over services. Pallbearers will be Mark Johnson, John Dale, Larry Anderson, John Tucker, Tony Fox and Tommy Green. Honorary pallbearers are Kelva Johnson, Silma Bates, Darrell Ballew, Willie Gene Ballew, Eugene Ballew, Danny Anderson, Barbara Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. Grover Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Berlin Bratton, members and friends of The Old Country Church, Dr. Charles Larrison, the entire staff of National Park Medical Center ICU, and the staff of Advance Care Hospital. Guest register is at http://www.caruth-hale.com. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, Newspaper:The Sentinel-Record, Hot Springs, Arkansas: 10/5/2004)
James E. (Jim) Anderson, age 93 of Rover, AR died Wednesday, February 1, 1989 at the Yell County Hospital in Danville. He was a native of Buckville, AR, son of the late Z. Y. and Susie Bradley Anderson, a retired farmer and a member of the White Plains Baptist Church, and World, War I Veteran.
Survivors include two sons John D. Anderson of Talluah, LA and Robert Anderson of Rover, AR; two daughters, Jimmie Brannon of Rover and Ella McCool of Broken Arrow, OK; a foster daughter, Betty Jane Jackson of Russellville; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife the late Sarah Gladden Anderson; a son, Eugene Anderson and a grandson, James Robert McCool.
Funeral services were held Thursday in the Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Danville with Rev. Claude Miles officiating. Interment was in the Hunt Cemetery at Rover by Cornwell Funeral Service of Danville. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 2-8-1989)
Mrs. Jessie Cathey Anderson, age 85, of Rover, AR died Thursday, September 9, 1993 at her home in Rover. She was a native of Rover, daughter of the late Henry and Robert Ann Lawrence Cathey. She was a mother and homemaker and a member of the Rover Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, Charles Anderson of Rover; one daughter, Annie J. Brown of Alexander; seven grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Saturday at the Rover Baptist Church with the Rev. Mackie Hawkins officiating. Burial was in Hunt Cemetery in Rover. Pallbearers were Odell Carton, Odie Riley, S. R. Eden, Joe Cathey and Bobby Burrows. Honorary: Willis Cathey, Roy Eden and Bo Roberson. In lieu flowers, memorials may be made to the Hunt Cemetery Association, c/o Peggy Emerson, Rover, AR 72860. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 9-15-1993)
Rev. Jodie Anderson, age 85, died Thursday, March 28th, at the Montgomery County Nursing Home in Mt. Ida. He was born April 18, 1910, in Olny, OK and was the son of Rev. Tom and Ada Carr Anderson.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Retha Kinsey Anderson, who was the mother of his four children. Later he married Ruby Summitt who died and a few years after Ruby's death he married Sylvia Summitt Mabry, who also preceded him in death.
He made his home in Montgomery County most of his life. He was a retired Church of God minister and a member of the Prairie Grove Church, which was the last church he was able to pastor. His first revival service was at Muddy Creek Church which is by Reed Cemetery and his last Flower service was at Muddy Creek Church, August 1995. He firmly believed in giving flowers to the living and wrote a poem on giving a Beautiful Bouquet of Love, in 85.
Survivors include four sons, Leon Anderson of Bryant, Ray Anderson of Hot Springs, Bob Anderson of Sims and Lloyd Wayne Anderson of Mt. Ida; one brother, Leo Anderson of Oregon; one sister, Lida Anderson Summitt of Mt. Ida; thirteen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.
Funeral services were March 30th at Lone Valley Church of God at Sims with obituary by grandson, Rev. Rickey Anderson and message by Rev. Marcus Phillips. Interment was in Lone Valley Cemetery. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 4-10-1996)
MOUNTAIN PINE The Rev. Joe Anderson, age 83, of Mountain Pine died Tuesday, July 2, 2002, in a local hospital. Born Jan. 13, 1919, at Buckville to Joseph C. and Margaret (Parson) Anderson, he was a U. S. Army veteran of World War n, Baptist minister for over 50 years and pastored at Mountain Valley Baptist Church for 43 years.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Anderson of Mountain Pine; two sons and one daughter-in-law, the Rev. Gene and Patsy Anderson of Mountain Pine and Larry Anderson of Hot Springs; one brother and sister-in-law, Pat and Clara Bee Anderson of Hot Springs; five grandchildren with spouses, Tony Anderson, Melissa and Jason Black, Brooke Anderson, Miranda and Greg Johnson and Jeremy Anderson; one great grandchild, Halley Johnson; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Imogene Anderson of Mountain Pine, Rosezell and Leonard Goughnour of El Paso, Texas, and Charlene and Bill Mosley of Raleigh, N. C. and one brother and sister-in-law, Lloyd and Nadine Chapmond of Pearcy.
The service will be 10 am Friday in Jessieville First Baptist Church with the Revs. Clarence Shell and Gene Anderson officiating. Pallbearers will be Doug Anderson, Jeremy Anderson, Jason Black, Buddy Chapmond, Charles Chapmond, Greg Johnson and Jonathan Caldwell. Honorary pallbearers are members of Pearcy Baptist Church, members of Jessieville Baptist Church, staff and patients of Hot Springs Dialysis and Tucker Lynch. Burial will be in Mountain Valley Cemetery, Mountain Valley. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p. m. Thursday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Pearcy Baptist Church C.A.R.E. Ministry or Jessieville Baptist Church Building Fund. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, 7/2/2002)
Rev Julian A. Anderson, age 70, of Empire, CA died Thursday.
SERVICES; Funeral 10 am Monday at Lakewood Funeral Home Chapel.
BACKGROUND: Native of Arkansas, lived in Empire for 37 years. Minister for 30 years. Member Airport Missionary Baptist Church and Labor Union Local No. 1130 Modesto, CA.
SURVIVORS: Wife Alvie Anderson of Empire; 4 children, Nina Mae Yarbrough, Ina Faye Collins of Turlock, Bonnie Sue Lawrence of Texas and Randy Julian Anderson of Empire; 3 brothers, one sister, 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, 11/18/1987)
Mrs. Sarah Jane Gladden Anderson, age 86, of Rover died Friday, April 14, at the Yell County Hospital in Danville, Mrs. Anderson was a native and life-long resident of Rover, the daughter of the late Francis MarIon and Emma Levona Hall Gladden. She was a housewife and member of the Rover Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Jim Anderson of the home; two sons, John D. Anderson of Rover, and Bob Anderson of Transylvania, LA; two daughters, Mrs. Jimmie Brannon of Rover and Mrs. Ella McCool of Broken Arrow, OK; one brother, Riley Gladden of Texarkana, AR; one sister, Mrs. Dovie Blankenship of Rover and four grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, April 17, at the Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Danville with graveside services and burial in the Hunt Cemetery at Rover, AR. Rev. Claude Miles officiated. Arrangements and services by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 4-19-1978)
HOT SPRINGS Jeff W. Anderson, age 70, lifelong resident of Hot Springs, died in his home Saturday morning.
He is survived by his wife; three daughters, Virgie Robbins of Hot Springs, Lt Miron Robbins, U. S. Army nurse, in England; Mrs. Margie Raley, Hot Springs; two sons, Virgil Robbins, Yuma, Ariz. and Walter Robbins, Hot Springs; one brother. Dee Anderson, Hot Springs. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, -/-/1944?)
Acie Alexander Armstrong was born September 4, 1915 in Bluffton, Arkansas. He was the youngest son of John Julian Armstrong and Susan La Nora Barnes Armstrong, who preceded him in death. He had nine brothers and sisters, who also preceded him in death. He went to be with his Heavenly Father, March 15, 2006.
Acie became a Christian during his 20's and joined the Baptist faith, which he continued in until his death. He was a charter member and deacon of Trinity Baptist Church. Currently he was a member of Grace Baptist Church. Acie, was also a lifetime member of the Free & Accepted Masons Lodge #123, Bluffton, Arkansas.
He married Willene Mobley in Bluffton, Arkansas on February 2, 1936. After 52 years of marriage, Willene preceded him in death on Feb. 22, 1988. He married Winfred Bonnie Menzler January 24, 1990; she preceded him in death on March 19, 2002.
Acie was the son of farmers, and spent his early years migrating between Arkansas, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. After such experience he excelled at the art of farming. He loved to tell his family of his adventures. One adventure he remembered fondly was when he and a nephew, both age 13, decided they had had enough of south Texas and hopped a freight train to Arkansas. They found a boxcar with a layer of clean hay, and when the train began to move, they were soon sound asleep. After a good night's rest they poked their heads out in the morning to see where they were, only to discover that they were about 1/4 mile from where they had started, sitting on a siding. Eventually they did turn up in Arkansas, 1,000 miles away, to the relief of family.
A self taught man of many skills, he was an excellent carpenter, mechanic and smithy. He took pride in being a dependable, hard worker, whose word was his bond, and that he was earning "man's wages" at the age of 12. In 1953 he went to work for the Final County Highway Department as a laborer. He soon earned the nickname of "Governor" as he insisted that the job be done right and safely. He retired 25 years later as road foreman for District Three based out of Casa Grande.
A devoted father and grandfather, he took great delight in family gatherings and hunting and fishing with his sons. His courage, love, humor and tenacity will be missed by all.
Acie and Willene had five children: Harry Vasco Armstrong (preceded him in death August 1951), Shirley Cook (Hollis) of Tombstone, AZ, Charles Armstrong (Arlene) of Casa Grande, AZ, Bobby Armstrong (Marsha) of Glendale, AZ and Jerry Armstrong of Casa Grande, AZ. He is also survived by five grandchildren: Bryan Armstrong (Dee) of Lovington, IL, Yvette Armstrong of Casa Grande, AZ, Holly Cook Massie (Timothy) of Fort Irwin, CA, Sonia Cook Gasho (David) of Pearce, AZ, and Chad Armstrong of Casa Grande, AZ (US Marines, Iraq); 12 great-grandchildren: Kaleb, Ch|oe & Acie Armstrong; Sara, Jessica, Ross & Noah Massie; Emily, Daniel & James Gasho; step-grandchildren: Jennifer Odom & Myranda Butler. Special friends, caregiver: Del & Terrance Delgado and Michael Tracey.
Visitation Sunday, March 19, 5 to 7 p.m. Services Monday, March 20 at 10 a.m. Burial at Mountain View Cemetery.
Contributions can be made to Hospice Foundation and to Grace Baptist Church. J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud The Gardens Chapel is in charge of arrangements. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, 3/15/2006)
John M. Armstrong passed away last Thursday, August 2, 1923 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Thomas Kendall, on Horsehead creek west of Clarksville.
Mr. Armstrong was born August 18, 1834 in Henry County, Tennessee. He was the son of Captain Lynas Armstrong who was a soldier in the Mexican war. [ See note below regarding his who his father was .] When John M. was a small boy the Armstrong family moved to that part of Arkansas which is now Logan County. When a young man he went to Texas and was in that state when he enlisted in the army of the Civil War. He was a member of Company K of the llth Texas Cavalry and was wounded slightly both at Marysville, Tennessee and Elk Horn, Arkansas. After receiving his discharge he came back to Arkansas and soon located at his present home now occupied by his son, Lee, on Horsehead creek. On September 21st, 1865 he was married to Mary Elizabeth Hamilton. They were the parents of three children, Felix Lee, Mary Belle and Lillie. The last named died in infancy.
In 1874 Mr. Armstrong was elected sheriff of Johnson County. This was the year in which the present court house building was completed and during the turmoil of reconstruction and the days of open saloons, when to be the sheriff of a county meant much exposure and often hazardous encounters with both desperadoes and drunks. Mr. Armstrong served two terms, deporting himself well in that capacity. He was a member of the old Spring Hill Cumberland Presbyterian church having joined soon after its re-organization after the civil war. Mr. Armstrong was a public spirit man. He was always honorable in his dealings with men and out spoken and straight forward in expressing his opinion. He never swerved from that which he knew to be right. The upbuilding of the school and all public enterprises received his full support.
Mrs. Armstrong passed away on April 11, 1903. And most of the intervening years between her death and his, he spent at his old home with Mr. and Mrs. Lee Armstrong, however recently he went to the home of his daughter where he was when his spirit took its flight into that land from whence none ever return.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Boudra and Dr. E. Hefner. Mr. Armstrong belonged to the John C. Hill Camp of Civil War Veterans and Hon. E. T. McConnell and James G. Coffee each gave an address eulogizing in brief the splendid record of Mr. Armstrong both as a man and as a soldier. One of the veterans who "attended this burial said that even though the day was a week day yet the concourse of persons present was as great if not out-numbering any he had ever seen in a rural cemetery. His grave was a blooming mound of beauty, thus attesting the esteem, in which he was held in the country where he has spent the most of his long life.
[ Note: This obit has his father s name listed incorrectly. His father was Thomas Armstrong. Verified based on 1850 Census and testimony made by John M Armstrong in a Supreme Court hearing regarding a case in Okla. ] (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, 8/2/1923)
Lee Armstrong, age 78, retired farmer, died at his home in the Spring Hill community, Thursday afternoon, March 16, after a long illness. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon, at 3 o'clock at the Presbyterian Church at Spring Hill with Rev. Burney Shell, Clarksville, officiating. Interment under the direction of the Evans Funeral Home, Paris, was in the Kendall Cemetery.
Mr. Armstrong was a member of the Presbyterian Church and was active in church affairs, is survived by wife, Mrs. Laura Armstrong, 3 nephews, Otto Kendall, Hartman, Dane and Loren both of Clarksville; and one niece, Mrs. Roy Peters, Spring Hill. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, 3/15/1945)
Lightning Kills Bluffton Youth-Vasco Armstrong, 14-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Armstrong of Bluffton, was killed in a hay field near his home Tuesday when he was struck by lightning. Jackie Aikman, seven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Aikman, also of Bluffton, was knocked unconscious by the same bolt, but suffered no ill effects. The boys were taken to a Russellville hospital by their parents, who were nearby when the accident occurred. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, Newspaper: Yell County Record 50 Years Ago, Danville, Arkansas, 8/23/1951)
Willene Mobley Armstrong died February 22, 1988 in Casa Grande, Arizona. She was formerly of Briggsville, AR daughter of the late Eli and Nola Mobley and wife of Acie Armstrong.
Survivors include three sons Adrian and Jerry Armstrong of Casa Grande, and Bobby Armstrong of Phoenix; one daughter, Shirley Cook of Tombstone, AZ; one brother, J. W. Mobley of Benton, AR; two sisters Undean Reed of Dumas, AR and Sarah Venable, of Phoenix, AZ; five grandchildren.
Funeral services and burial was in Casa Grande, AZ. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 2/22/1988)
Willene Mobley Armstrong died February 22, 1988 in Casa Grande, Arizona. She was formerly of Briggsville, AR daughter of the late Elie and Nola Mobley and wife of Arie Armstrong.
Survivors include three sons Adrian and Jerry Armstrong of Casa Grande, and Bobby Armstrong of Phoenix; one daughter, Shirley Cook of Tombstone, AZ; one brother, J. W. Mobley of Benton, AR; two sisters Undean Reed of Dumas, AR and Sarah Venable of Phoenix, AZ; five grandchildren.
Funeral services and burial was in Casa Grande, AZ. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 3/?/1988)
Mrs. Myrtis Light Ashley, age 89, of Danville, AR died Thursday, March 30, 1995 at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville. She was born in Plainview, AR, August 27, 1905, daughter of the late Young Keller and Frances Fisher Light. She was a retired business woman, and the widow of Bob Ashley.
Survivors include two daughters, Helen Beth Herring of Danville and Jo Ann Wood of Springdale, AR; three grandchildren, Robert Miles Buford of Missouri, Jason Buford of Ola and Natasha Wood of Clarksville and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were April 1 at the Cornwell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Paul Newton officiating. Burial was in the Earl Ladd Cemetery. Pallbearers were Olen Payne, John Robert Payne, Jerry Payne, Joe Sivley, J. B. Sloop and Earl Johnston. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 4/5/1995)
Mrs. Betty Gene Ashlin, age 66, of Danville, AR died Monday, October 31, 1994 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was born in Fort Smith, AR, October 1, 1928, daughter of the late Charlie Olen Thomas and Mrs. Bertha Melton Thomas of Danville. She was a graduate of Danville High School, and Petit Jean Vo-Tech. She was a licensed practical nurse and retired after 32 years from Yell County Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was a member of the Danville First Baptist Church and the widow of Floyd Ashlin.
Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Bertha Thomas of Danville; two daughters and son-in-law, Sandra James of Angleton, TX and Phylis and Scott McLaclan of Clarksville, AR; a brother, Orlan Ray Thomas of Danville; a sister, Ila Mae Richbourg of Camden, SC; five grandchildren, Lacy and Andy Rolen of Danville; Justin James of Clute, TX, Jeffrey James of Angel-ton, TX and Mary McLaclan of Clarksville and a great-grandson Drew Rolen of Danville.
Funeral services were Thursday, November 3, 1994 at 2:00 p. m. at the Danville First Baptist Church with Rev. Bobby Walker officiating. Burial was in Earl Ladd Cemetery. Pallbearers were Charles Palmer, J. C. Barnett, David Rolen, Wendell Sides, Edward Higgs and Robert Walker. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 11-9-1994)
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