John W. Lowe, highly respected educator and superintendent at Fourche Valley Schools for over two decades, died last Wednesday at St. Vincent s Infirmary in Little Rock. Mr. Lowe had served the Fourche Valley school district first as principal in 1946 and 1947, then as superintendent in 1947, a position he held until his retirement in 1971. He was a mason, a member of die Bluffton Masonic Lodge 123 and the Gravelly Order of the Eastern Star 580, and a member of the Bluffton United Methodist Church, where he was teacher of the men's Sunday School class for many years.
Mr. Lowe was born in Grapevine, Texas, and attended North Texas State, and Texas Wesleyan in Fort Worth. He taught school in Texas starting in the early 1920's. Before coming to Arkansas Mr. Lowe worked in defense plants. He came to Arkansas and taught at Kirby, Arkansas, from 1941 until 1943; Willisville, from 1943 to 1945, and Enola in 1945 and 1946, before he became principal at Fourche Valley. During Mr. Lowe's tenure at Fourche Valley, that district had one of the highest percentages in the state of Arkansas of graduates continuing their education into college, and one of the highest percentages in the state of graduates attaining college and university degrees. Wife Instrumental in Developing County, Regional Libraries Mr. Lowe's wife, Winnie Mercer Lowe, who died on January 31, 1982, was a educator and Library services in Yell County and the Continued On Page 11 pioneer in Arkansas" 2 John W. Lowe (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, 6/17/1992)
John Willace Lowe, age 83, of Bluffton, AR passed away Wednesday, June 17, 1992 at St. Vincent's Infirmary in Little Rock, AR. He was born in Grapevine, TX son of the late John Andrew and Mary Martin Lowe. He was a retired long term Superintendent of Fourche Valley Schools (about 24 years). A member of the Bluffton United Methodist Church, the Bluffton Masonic Lodge -123 and a member of the Gravelly Eastern Star -580. He was preceded in death by his wife Winnie Lowe.
Survivors include a son, John E. Lowe of Portland, OR, graduated at Fourche Valley, obtained his Masters from University of Missouri; three daughters, Dr. Margaret Bogie of Little Rock, graduated from Fourche Valley attended the Texas Women's University, Dr. Betty Lowe of Little Rock, graduated from Fourche Valley, received her M. D. from the University of Arkansas, and Dr. Mary Good of Morristown, NJ, graduated from Willisville, obtained her PhD for the University of Arkansas; seven grandchildren (all have college degrees) and nine great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held June 20, 1992 at the Bluffton United Methodist Church in Bluffton with Rev. Royce Savage officiating, burial was in Bluffton Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ronnie Spears, Billy Ray King, Garry Garner, Larry Pat Aikman, Ron Sullivan and Paul Sullivan. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Memorials may be made to the Arkansas Children's Hospital. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, 6/17/1992)
Mrs. John W. Lowe, an educator and pioneer in Library Service of Yell County and the Arkansas River Valley, died January 31. Several organizations and the Yell County Record would like to pay tribute to Mrs. Lowe because of her devotion to the library and because of her work as a community leader in Fourche Valley and Yell County. The Yell County Quorum Court passed a resolution honoring Mrs. Lowe at the Quorum Court meeting in Danville on Monday, February 8, for her work for the county since 1954 until her death on January 31, 1982. Also a letter was submitted to the Record from the County Judge James Lee Witt as a tribute to her. Mrs. Lowe was active in the Arkansas Library Association and served as chairman of the school section at two different times. In 1964, she was chosen as one of three librarians to attend a federally funded institute at Oklahoma State University, where she earned nine graduate hours credit. She established the first of what was to become known as a materials center library in the state and had two articles published about library science. She was a member of the Yell County Library Board from 1954 until her death, January 31, 1982, and was a charter member of the Arkansas River Valley Regional Library Board. She was chairman of the Yell County Library Board for over 20 years and was chairman of the Regional Library Board for some six years and was vice-chairman of the Regional Library Board for some 15 years. She was interested in and helped organize the Arkansas Student Librarian's Association and kept our club at Fourche Valley active. She was the first woman president of the Fourche Valley Chamber of Commerce and the first president of the Beta Gamma Chapter of DKG. Mrs. Lowe was a lay leader for the Bluffton United Methodist Church and headed a drive to secure funds for a permanent trust fund for the Bluffton Cemetery. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 1/31/1982)
Mrs. John W. Lowe, Chairman of Yell County Library Board, and Vice Chairman of the Arkansas River Valley Regional Library Board, died on January 31, 1982. Her death has saddened and impoverished all of us. She was a teacher-librarian of unsurpassed ability, and the graduates of Fourche Valley High School have appreciated her 4 and known her well. Many of in our own area because the Lowes came to Fourche Valley. It is difficult to write about Mrs. Lowe without writing about her husband. They developed a strong educational program as well as good basketball teams. Other students have left the Valley to become a great credit to the area. Mr. and Mrs. Lowe's own children have served humanity with scholarship, research, creativity, and dedication. Many people go by the plaques at the Yell County Library in Danville and the Regional Library in Dardanelle. Many of them hurry by without seeing Mrs. Lowe's name there. Many others -young and new to our communities do not know of the many trips and long meetings that Mr. and Mrs. Lowe made to help develop the regional library system. During the time Mrs. Lowe was a school librarian, she achieved notable success in developing improved library service, and was responsible for a student librarian's handbook which gave direction to others. At the Regional Library she often came and helped to write and plan for projects that would bring books to our area. She was the chairman of a committee which developed a handbook for the Region which is now being revised to serve as a model for the state.
"Our library staff knew her well and appreciated the time she so generously gave. We feel it is important to acknowledge publicly her work in bringing public libraries up out of basements and down from the attics of the courthouses in the Arkansas River Valley area. Because of Mrs. Lowe's dedication and ability, she was asked by the Arkansas Library Commission to make a trip to San Antonio to witness at hearings held by the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science. After her effective testimony, she was asked to speak again at other hearings in New York and Washington. She wrote many letters to our Congressmen in behalf of the National Library Services and Construction Act of 1956. She was on the board, helping to get the one mill library tax passed in Yell County in 1956. In 1981, the Arkansas State Library Information Officer interviewed Mrs. Lowe at the Fourche Valley High School Library. Quotes from Mrs. Lowe "I m especially interested in the children and the bookmobile. It allows us to serve people we could not possibly reach otherwise. Regionalization is the thing that has done it. It has brought libraries closer to the people. We re doing more together than any of us could ever hope to do alone. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 1/31/1982)
Alvis L. Luker, 85, died at a Dermott hospital on March 14, 1957. He was a retired farmer, a member of the Baptist Church and a Mason.
He is survived by his wife; eight sons, Bert and Arthur Luker of Rover, Grady of Bluffton, Jack, Buell and Alvie of Okla. City, Walter Hugh of San Diego, Calif., and Floyd of Burkburnett, Texas, 10 daughters, Mrs. Tom Cathey of Briggsville, Mrs. Edgar McKee of Searcy, Mrs. Bruce McCurry of Pickens, Mrs. John Denton of Austin Texas, Mrs. Dean Stewart of Pampa, Texas, Mrs. Bill Welch of Quanah, Texas, Mrs. Wayne Marshall of Burkburnett, Texas, Mrs. Luther Fryman of Okla. City and Mrs. Fay Evans of Little Rock; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Melvin Howard of McGehee; a sister Mrs. Dick Fisher of Rover; a brother George Luker of Plainview; 56 grandchildren, 52 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, Newspaper: Yell County Record 50 Years Ago, Danville, Arkansas, 3/21/1957)
Arthur Lee Luker, age 89 of Rover died Monday, June 2, 1986 at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Rover Baptist Church.
Survivors include, one son, Bill Luker of Route 1 Ola, five brothers, Jack Luker, Bill Luker, Alvie Luker, Floyd Luker and Hugh Luker all of Oklahoma City, OK, nine sisters, Alice Cathey of Danville, Lillian McCurry of Plain-view, Ruby McCurry of Dumas, Velma Jean Welch of Quanal, TX, Naomi Stewart, Annie Mae Evans and Joyce Thompson all of Norman, OK, Ruby Ellen Moore and Versal Denton both of Oklahoma City, OK.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p. m. Thursday, June 5 at Rover Baptist Church with Rev. R. L. Whitten officiating. Interment will be in Hunt Chapel Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are in care of Dixon Funeral Home in Danville. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 6/11/1986)
Berdine Luker, age 71 of Hobbs, NM died February 21, 1938 at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. He was born on March 2, 16 in Rover, AR. He had made his home in Hobbs, NM since 1952 and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. He was retired from B&M Service.
He is survived by his wife, Alice of the home; three sons, Bill Luker of Lake Isabel, CA, Joe B. Luker of Hobbs, NM and Ted Luker of Ocala, FL; one daughter, Mrs. Linda Cook of Harrisburg, AR; one brother, Ray Luker of Dumas, AR; 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Burial was in Prairie Haven Cemetery in Hobbs, NM. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 2/21/1988)
Clyde Eugene Luker, age 67 of Rover, died Tuesday, May 20, 1986 at the Yell County Hospital in Danville. Mr. Luker was a native of Bluffton, son of the late N. F. (Bert) and Attie L. Luker. He was a member of the Rover Baptist Church and a World War II veteran.
Survivors include his wife Mrs. Bertha Hawkins Luker; three sons, Clifford Luker of Dardanelle; Kenneth Luker and Danny Luker both of Star City. Seven daughters; Carolyn J. Vanzandt of Fort Smith; Fay Henley of Dumas; Kay James of Dumas; Emogene Conner and Velma Hunter both of Star City; Cindy Day of Dardanelle and Frances Luker of the home. Two brothers, B. J. Luker of New Mexico and Ray Luker of Dumas and 17 grandchildren.
Funeral services were Friday, May 23 at the Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Danville with Rev. Bennie Foster officiating internment will be in the Hunts Chapel Cemetery at Rover. Arrangements and services by Cornwell Funeral Home. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 5/28/1986)
Grady James Luker, age 83, of Booneville, died Sunday, July 15 in the Booneville hospital. Luker was a retired farmer and a Baptist.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lizzie Allen Luker of the home; one son, Lamar J. Luker of Tigard, OR; two daughters, Mrs. Jean Blagg of Ft. Smith, AR, and Mrs. Marcia Lenn Forbus of Virginia Beach, VA; six brothers, Arthur of Danville, Jack, Bill, Alvie, Hugh and Floyd Luker all of Oklahoma City, OK; nine sisters, Mrs. Alice Cathey of Briggsville, Mrs. Lillian McCurry of Plainview; Mrs. Ruby Ann McCurry of LA, Mrs. Versal Denton of Oklahoma City, OK, Mrs. Neoma Sterwart of Norman, OK, Mrs. Jean Welch of Quanah, TX, Mrs. Ann Evans of Norman, Ok, Mrs. Joyce Marshall of Iowa Park, TX, and Mrs. Ellen Moore of Holdenville, OK; nine grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.
Funeral services were Thursday, July 19, at the Rover Baptist Church with Rev. R. L. Whitten and Rev. Edgar Blagg officiating. Burial was in Hunt Chapel Cemetery at Rover. Pallbearers were Floyd Cabe, Rex Dempsey, Roy Stone, Blackie Mills, Neal Preston, and Billy Boggs. Services by Cornwell Funeral Home. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 7/25/1984)
Mrs. Lizzie Vera Luker of Ft. Smith, formerly of Booneville, died Sunday, December 27, 1987 at the home of her daughter. She was the widow of Grady Luker and the daughter of the late Will and Georgeann Benefield Allen. She was a member of the Bluffton Baptist Church, a homemaker and a retired employee of the State of Arkansas.
Survivors include two daughters Ms. Jean Blagg of Ft. Smith and Mrs. Marcia Lenn Forbus of California; one brother, Buck Allen of Chickalah Mt; one sister, Mrs. Eliza Smith of Havana; one foster sister, Mrs. Johnnie George of Plainview; three grandchildren and three nephews.
Funeral services were Wednesday at the Rover Baptist Church with the Rev. R. L. Whitten officiating. Interment was in the Hunt Chapel Cemetery near Rover. Arrangements were in care of Dixon Funeral Home. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 1/6/1988)
Mrs. Mable Evans Luker, age 65, of Hover, died Tuesday night, October 21, at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville. Mrs. Luker was born in Montgomery County, the daughter of the late Miles and Julia West Evans, She was the wife of William Hugh Luker. They were married October 8, 1933. She was a housewife and a member of the Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, William Hugh Luker of the home; three sons, Joe Luker of Claremore, Oklahoma, Lynn Luker of Kingfisher, Oklahoma and Paul Luker of Minot, North Dakota; two daughters, Mrs. Sue Dearman of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Wilma Hightower of Alma, Arkansas; one brother, Thelmar "Red" Evans of Longview, Washington; two sisters, Mrs. Rosa Wigger of Mena, Arkansas and Mrs. Etna Summit, also of Mena; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held at 3 p. m. Saturday, October 25, in the Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Danville with Rev. William; (Bill) Sherrill officiating. Interment was in the Hunt's Chapel Cemetery in Rover, Arkansas. Arrangements and services by Cornwall Funeral Home of Danville. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 10/29/1980)
Ned F. "Bert" Luker, age 88, of Route 1, Ola, died Saturday at the Yell County Hospital at Danville. He was a native of Rover, and the son of the late Alvis Luker and Hila Turner Luker. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include four sons, Hugh Luker of Ola, Berdine Luker of Hobbs, N. M. Clyde Luker of Plainview, and Ray Luker of Dumas; two brothers, Arthur Luker of Danville and Grady Luker of Booneville; three sisters, Mrs. Alice Cathey of Briggsville, Mrs. Lillian McCurry of Plainview and Mrs. Ruby McCurry of Dumas; five half-brothers, Jack Luker, Buel Luker, Alvie Luker, Hugh Luker and Floyd Luker of Oklahoma; six half-sisters, Velma Jean Welch and Joyce Marshall of Texas, Ann Evans, Ellen Moore, Versal Benton, and Naomi Stewart of Oklahoma; 24 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral was at 2 p. m. Monday in the Rover Baptist Church with the Rev. James Johnson officiating. Burial was le Hunt Cemetery in Rover by Cornwell Funeral Service at Danville. Pallbearers were grandsons. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 11/18/1981)
Mrs. Nettie David Luker, age 87, of Plainview died Sunday, October 19, 1986, at St. Mary's Hospital. She was the widow of George F. Luker and was a member of Plainview Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Doyle G. Luker and Royle B. Luker.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Mary Ruth Downen of Lake Providence, La. and Mrs. Evelyn Guinette of San Bernardino, Calif. five grandchildren, Brad Henderson of San Bernardino, Major Johnny Luker of Atlanta, Ga. Sharon Snyder of Villa Ridge, Mo. and Becky Lensing and Wendy Harris of Lake Providence, and 10 great grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Tuesday at Plainview Baptist Church by the Rev. Bennie Foster. Burial will be in New Bethel Cemetery near Plainview by Shinn Funeral Service. Active pallbearers will be Paul Fisher, Mike Eden, James Harp, J. D. Pelt, Willis Cathey and Buddy Crites. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 tonight at Shinn Funeral Home. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, 10/22/1986)
Mrs. Martha McOsker Lyford, age 45, of RUSSELLVILLE, wife of Dr Joe H. Lyford Jr. died Friday;(10-15-1982) Mrs. Lyford was a graduate of Hendrix College and a member of the P. E. O. Sisterhood, Russellville Culture and All Saints Episcopal Church.
Other survivors are two sons, Robert H. Lyford of Little Rock and, John C. Lyford of Russellville; a daughter, Miss Ann S. Lyford of Russellville; and her mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon T. Ritter of Columbus, Ind.
Memorial service will be at 10 a. m. Monday at All Saints Episcopal Church by the Revs. Patrick Murray and John Shoemaker. Private graveside service will follow. Burial will be by Shinn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to all Saints Episcopal Church or the American Cancer Society. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, 10/15/1982)
Mrs. Audry Isabell Magness, age 67, of Waldron, AR, formerly of Gravelly, AR, died Monday, March 7th at the Mercy Hospital Of Scott County in Waldron. She was a native of Gravelly, daughter of the late George Istler and Minnie Lou Riddle Istler, a homemaker and a member of the Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Virgil Magness of Waldron; two brothers, William Istler of Cutler, CA and Charles Chester Istler of Oklahoma City, OK; one sister, Mrs. Mable Ruby of Waldron; one nephew George W. Ruth of Fort Sill, OK.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p. m. Wednesday, March 9 at the Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Danville with Rev. Roy Lamar officiating. Interment will be in the Salem Cemetery near Plainview by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 3/7/1988)
Mr. Opal Arthur Magness, age 88, of Benton, AR, formerly of Ola, AR died Friday, December 2, at the Benton Service Center in Benton. He was born July 1, 1906 in Bluffton, AR to the late William and Hattie Phillips Magness. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Bluffton Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Ada Hawkins Magness of Ola, AR; son, Bill Magness of Waldo, AR; three daughters, Mary Brothers of Benton, AR, Lillie Rhoades of Bluffton, AR and Ruby Shinn of Dumas, AR; 12 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Services were December 3 at the Bluffton Baptist Church with the Rev. Roy McCloud officiating. Interment was in the Bluffton Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Services. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 12/7/1994)
Malcolm Isaac Marker, age 59 of Harvey, AR died Thursday, June 22 at his home. He was a carpenter.
He is survived by his wife, Rosetta Marker of the home; three daughters, Margaret Byers. of Waldron, Gail Undernehr of Avoca, AR and Debbie Sehom of Waldron; one son, Marcolm Marker, Jr of Parks, AR; his mother, Caterine Marker of Harrington, DE; one sister, Marie Kenton of Canterbury, DE; one brother, Roy Marker of Harrington, DE and four grandchildren.
Services were June 26 at the Gravelly United Methodist Church with interment in the Monroe Cemetery. Pallbearers were Lee Moore, David Moore; L. D. Yandell, Joe Pickens, Rod Rupe and Nathan Franklin. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 6/28/1995)
Glen 0. Marks, age 81, of Plainview, died Wednesday, June 8, 1988, at the Yell County Hospital in Danville. A son of the late George H. Marks and the Late Sarah Elizabeth Waggoner Marks, he was born October 9, 1906, at Greentop, Missouri. He was a carpenter, a Mason, a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Union No. 1836, and a Methodist.
Mr. Marks is survived by his wife, Pearl H. Marks; one son, Charles E. Marks, of Garland, TX; two daughters, Peggy C. Sparks, of Houston, Tx, and Glenda S. Clyne, of Coppell, TX; one brother, George Marks, of Eros, LA; one sister, Ann Infield, of Little Rock, AR; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a. m. Saturday, June 11, 1988, at the First Baptist Church of Plainview. with Reverend Tom Deere and Reverend Monroe Hunt officiating. Burial was in the Salem Cemetery, near Plainview. Active Pallbearers were George E. Marks, John, Paul Aulger, William Thornsberry, Jim Harp, William Hall, Jr. and Larry Acker. Honorary Pallbearers were Earl Laudell, Tom Hall, Bill Hall, and Allison Hall. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 6/22/1988)
Era Mae Marler passed away August 28, 2001 surrounded by family in her home. She died a wonderful, giving 85-year-old woman. Born in Gravelly, Arkansas, Era Mae married J.W. Marler in 1934 and eventually settled in Arizona. Together they raised their four children, Margie, James, Carol and David and spent many years thereafter loving, advising and filling their children's lives. Blessed with grandchildren. Don, Lori, Barbara, Shelleigh, Julie, Vern, Jenni, Danny, Violet, Jimmie and Steven, the holidays always abounded with love and fellowship.
J.W. joined the Lord in May of 2000 and Era Mae continued to be the glue that kept the family together.
2 sisters, 1 brother, her children, grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren survive Era Mae, a long-time member of Mission Drive Baptist Church. This loving wife, mother and grandmother (our own "Granny Goose') will be missed for her constant smile, warm hugs and endless supply of Campho Phenique for life's little mishaps.
Those who would like to remember Era Mae with a donation, may do so to Hospice of the Valley or Mission Drive Baptist Church. Viewing is scheduled at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary on Thursday from 5 to 7 pm with church services on Friday at 2 pm, Mission Drive Baptist Church, 7801 N. 27th Avenue, Phoenix. (Submitted by Mary Fowler Leek, Newspaper: Phoenix, Arizona, 8-30-2001)
James Neil "Jim" Marler, age 67, of Peoria, AZ passed away on January 19, 2008. Born in Hobart, Oklahoma, June 15, 1940, he was preceded in death by his parents, James "JW" & Era Mae Marler. He was "papa" to many and will be remembered for stories of working on his beloved '67 Vette with JC in tow and instilling a love of fast cars in him, dreams of building a cabin big enough for his entire family and taking one more cruise. Years slowed his gait but not his spirit and his final time was entrusted to the care of Hospice Inspiris and finally Lydia's Adult Care Home. The family is ever grateful for their care.
Loving daughters Julie and Shelleigh (Jon), grandchildren James "JC", Lauren and Joseph, great-grandchildren Kylie, Jase and their little sister, Emma. He will also be missed by his sisters Carol and Margie (Steve) and his brother David (Gale) along with cherished nieces, nephews and extended family including PeeWee.
Viewing and visitation to be on Friday, January 25 from 1-4 pm at Chapel of the Chimes, 7924 N. 59th Ave., Glendale. Burial is private. Internment is private at later date. In lieu of flowers donations are welcome thru The Arthritis Foundation. (Submitted by Mary Fowler Leek, Newspaper: The Arizona Republic Newspaper, Phoenix, Arizona, 1-24-2008)
James W. Marler, age 88, of Phoenix AZ, passed away May 9, 2000. Born January 18, 1912 in Hobart, Oklahoma. A commercial carpenter & member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local Union 906.
Survived by loving wife of 65 years, Era Mae; daughters, Margie Stephenson & Carol Hull; sons, James N. & David W. Marler; sisters, Norma Lorance, Betty Wyatt, & Ethel Koeblen; brother, Ray Marler; 11 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild.
Visitation Thurs, May 11, 2000 from 5 to 8 pm. Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary 7924 N. 59th Ave Glendale, AZ 85301, Services Fri, May 12, 2000 2:30 pm Resthaven Park Cemetery 6290 W. Northern Ave Glendale, AZ 85301. (Submitted by Mary Fowler Leek, Newspaper: Phoenix, Arizona, 5-11-2000)
Mrs. Edith Cline Marshall, age 81, of Farmersville, CA, formerly of Rover, Arkansas, died at Visalia, CA Saturday, April 17. Mrs. Marshall was a native of Mena, AR, daughter of the late Edward and Mamie Johnson Cline, widow of the late Dave Marshall. She was a housewife and member of the Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include one son, Bill Marshall of Rover; one daughter, Mrs. Blanch Van Ray of Farmersville, CA; two brothers, James Cline of Farmersville and Ralph Cline of Wichita, Kansas; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Mae Whales of Modesto, CA; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, April 23, in the Rover Baptist Church with Rev, Mrs. Eula B. Young officiating. Interment was in the Hunt Chapel Cemetery in Rover by Cornwell Funeral Home (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, 4/17/1982)
William H. (Bill) Marshall, age 60, of Rover, AR died Friday, December 12, 1986 at the Yell County Hospital in Danville. He was a native of Yell County, son of the late Dave and Edith Cline Marshall, a retired U. S. Forest Service employee and a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Valera Bird Marshall of the home; one son, Billy Marshall of Rover; one j step-son, Sonny Lofland of Rover; one f daughter, Elizabeth Ann Marshall of the home; one sister, Mrs. Blanch Vanray of Farmersville, CA; two grandchildren, Bud and Lisa Lofland of Rover; and a niece.
Funeral services were held Monday, December 15th at the Rover Baptist Church with Rev. Kelly Dunn and Rev. Claude Miles officiating. Interment was in the Parks Cemetery at Gravelly, AR. Pallbearers were; Dick Crockett, Bo Roberson, Gray Roberson, 0. L. Briggs, Harold Gillum and Joe Dishongh. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, 12/12/1986)
Floy Marie Gateley Martin, age 71, of Clarksville, passed away on July 2, 1994 at Johnson County Regional Hospital in Clarksville. She was born December 12, 1922 in Danville, AR, a daughter of the late Wesley and Lassie Pilgrim Burfield Gateley. She was affiliated with the Church of Christ. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Neal Martin.
Survivors include two sons, Dennis Dale Martin of Denver, CO and Billy Neal Martin of Dover, AR; three sisters, Janet Ellis, Hays Gateley and Vaye Jackson all of Oklahoma and four grandchildren.
Graveside services were held July 5 at the Upper Spring Creek Cemetery in Belleville, AR with Rev. Amos Pledger officiating. Pallbearers were Robert Loggins, Johnny Johnston and Lloyd Vigil. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, 7/2/1994)
FORT SMITH - Funeral for James A. Martin, age 91, of Fort Smith, who died Saturday, was Monday with arrangements by Fentress Mortuary. He was a Class.
Survivors Include his widow, Mrs. Melcena Martin; retired grocer and merchant and had lived here 48 years. He two daughters, Mrs. Frank Degen of Fort Smith and Mrs. Roy Fuqua of Little Rock; a half-brother, Lemuel Martin of California; five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, 5/13/1967)
John A. Martin, age 61, a resident of Plainview, AR, formerly of Iowa, died Tuesday, April 25, 1995 at his home. He was born on April 10, 1934 at Davenport, IA to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Martin, he married Melva Johnson on October 4, 1990 at Booneville, AR. He was the owner and operator of J. A. Martin Trucking in Russellville. He was a resident of Arkansas since 1975. He was a past Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 43 in Davenport, a member of Snow Journers Ski Club, and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Plainview, AR.
Survivors include wife, Melva Martin of Plainview, AR; one son, Mike Martin of Dixon, IA; one daughter, Bonnie Bloomer of San Diego, CA; three brothers, James Martin en Benton, AR, Jerry Martin of Bettendorf, IA and Eugene Martin of San Diego, CA; three sisters, Joan Hotz of Davenport, IA, Jeannette Heath of Maquoketa, IA and Jane Commander of Michigan; four grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services were April 28 at the First Baptist Church of Plainview officiated by Rev. Scott Miller. Burial was at the Salem Cemetery at Plainview. Memorials may be made to the Hospice Services, 103 West D St. Suite 2, Russellville, AR 72801 or the American Cancer Society. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 5/3/1995)
RUSSELLVILLE - Funeral for Mrs. Lela Mae Connally Martin, age 85, of Rover (Yell County), who died Thursday, was Saturday with arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home of Russellville. She was a Methodist and was a member of the Eastern Star.
Survivors include two sons, Connally Martin of California and Bernie Martin of Rover; a foster son, Oscar Connally, of New Mexico; a sister Mrs. Pearl Acker of Ola; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, 12/29/1966)
Mr. Danny Lynn Mathis, age 42 of Russellville, AR died Wednesday, March 9, 1994 at his residence. He was a 1970 graduate of Danville High School, a 1975 graduate of Arkansas Tech University with a degree in Parks and Recreation. He was the son of Fay and Wanda; Thomas Mathis of Danville.
Survivors other than parents include two brothers, Greg Mathis of Hope, AR and Richie Mathis of Newport and one sister, Tamera Mathis of Little Rock.
Funeral services were March 12 at the Danville United Methodist Church with Rev. Roger Glover officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery in Plainview. Pallbearers were Jack Wilson, Jr., Steve Millsap, Dr. Dee McCormick, Phil Young, Harold Pledger, Jr. and Mark Maughn. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, 3/9/1994)
Leo Wade Mathis, age 78, of Orange, CA died Tuesday at his home in Orange. He was a native of Yell County, a graduate of Danville High School and played on the Danville football team.
Survivors include his wife, Ollie Croney Mathis of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Kay Eldridge of Pamona, CA; four sisters, Mrs. Una Collum and Mrs. Bonnie Scott, both of Danville, Mrs. Vona Caudle of Russellville and Mrs. Zeona Caldwell of Upland, CA.
Funeral services were held at Orange. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 1/22/1986)
Mrs. Lucy Elizabeth Mathis, age 93, of Danville, AR died Sunday, October 11, 1992 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was a native of Plain view, the daughter of the late Samuel and Ella Peeler Lipsey. She was a retired nurse s aide. She was a member of the Danville Methodist Church.
Survivors include three sons Orlan D. Mathis of Little Rock, AR, Robert B. Mathis of Danville and Duell Ray Mathis of Eureka Springs, AR; two daughters Ruth Patterson of Danville, AR and Billie Ann Cole of Little Rock, AR; one brother, Fred Lipsey of Umpire, AR; 14 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and one great great-grandson.
Funeral arrangements were October 13, 1992 at the Danville United Methodist Church with Rev. Roger Glover and Rev. Bobby Walker officiating. Burial was in the Salem Cemetery near Plainview. Pallbearers were grandsons Danny Patterson, James Patterson and David Patterson, Larry Cole, Dennis Cole, Mike Cole, Craig Cole and Brent Chenowith. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, 10/11/1992)
Maxie L. Mathis Sr. age 83, of Russellville, died Tuesday, February 13, 2007, in the Coronary Care Unit of Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born August 29, 1923, in Briggsville, Ark. to Roy L. and Gladys Cathey Mathis. He was a three-year United States Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and was retired from the United States Civil Service. He was a member of the Arkansas Retired Teachers Association and First United Methodist Church of Russellville.
He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother, Ray Mathis.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Billie Bowen Mathis; a son, Maxie L. Mathis Jr. and his wife, Pam Martin Mathis, of Russellville; a grandson, Maxie L. Mathis III and his wife, Stephanie Strack Mathis, of Russellville; two great-grandsons, Brock Martin Mathis and Bowen Reed Mathis; a brother, Fay Mathis of Danville; and several nephews and nieces.
A memorial service will be at 10 a. m. on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007, at the Shinn Chapel officiated by the Rev. Mackey Yokem. Burial will be private. Arrangements are by Shinn Funeral Service. The family will receive friends immediately following the memorial service. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church's Fund for the Future or for the Children's Sunday School Fund, 301 S. Denver Ave. Russellville, AR 72801. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, 2/13/2007)
Mrs. Eunice "DA" Holiman Matthews, age 102, of Little Rock, formerly of Ola, AR (Yell County), died at home Saturday. She was the widow of Everett A. Matthews and the last surviving child of the late John Marion and Mary Emily Lofland Holiman of Ola.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, James Everett and Mini Matthews of Little Rock; a daughter and son-in-law, Burnelle and Harold Stannard of Woodland, MI; granddaughters and their husbands, Mary Celia and James Johnson of Little Rock, Lorenia and Roberto LiMandri of Hot Springs and Carolyn and Robert Wilkerson of Walnut, CA; grandson and wife, Robert and Wendy Stannard of Danville, CA; great-grandchildren, Everett Matthews "Matt" and Jaime Johnson of Little Rock, Alessandra and Victor LiMandri of Hot Springs, Andrea Coates of Hawaii and Ryan and Whitney Stannard of Danville, CA.
She was born August 14, 1891, at Young Gravelly near Bluffton (Yell County). Her parents were both descendents of pioneer families who settled that area of Arkansas in the 1830's.
She graduated from Bluffton High School and attended Central Baptist College at Conway for two years. She graduated from Yell County Normal College at Danville in 1911. She taught a few "summer terms" in a one-room school house at Fourche Valley (Yell County) and taught third grade in the Ola schools for about ten years. On September 24, 1918, she married Mr. Matthews, who was then Postmaster of Ola, She also worked at the Ola Post Office after her marriage, but with the birth of their first child, she devoted herself to being a full-time wife and mother. During World War II, the Matthews moved to North Little Rock and later Little Rock, where Mr. Matthews was employed as a construction superintendent with Tri-State Construction Co. Though Mrs. Matthews attended church in Little Rock as long as she was able, she maintained her membership in the Ola United Methodist Church. She was a faithful member for many years of the Berean Sunday School Class at the Bible Church of Little Rock and also attended Fellowship Bible Church and Holy Souls Catholic Church.
Services were held in the Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth Chapel by Father John McDougal and the Rev. Richard Sutton. Burial was in Sandlin Cemetery at Ola. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hispanic Ministry at St. Edwards Catholic Church or to Hospice. (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 7/20/1994)
Lifetime Wilburton resident, Hazel Jewell Maxwell passed away Wednesday, September 25, at the, Latimer County General Hospital. Mrs. Maxwell was born August 18, 1916 and married Venice Maxwell on April 17, 1937 in Wilburton.
Mr. Maxwell preceded her in death on December 25, 1964.
Surviving Mrs. Maxwell is her daughter Mrs. Velta Crane and son-in-law Benny Crane of Wilburton; her son, Stanley Maxwell of Oklahoma City. Other survivors include four brothers W. W. Cathey, Jeff Cathey and J. R. Cathey of Wilburton and J. W. Cathey of San Leandro, California, also one sister, Lola Lockerby of Wilburton and several nieces and nephews.
Services were held at Friday, September 27 at the Jones Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Wayne Holcomb officiating. Internment followed at the Wilburton City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jimmy Dale Cathey, Dayton Evans, Rex Cathey, One Cathey, Jim Walden, and Jimmy Lee Walden. Honorary Pallbearers were Deno Maggi, Orville Walden, Jess Small, Hugh Whitaker, Perry Otis Johnson, Troy Wagner, Johnny Palmeri, Roy ? (Submitted by: Patsy Gatliff, 9/25/1995)
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