YELL County Arkansas Obits ..... and More
YELL COUNTY RECORD 50 Years Ago 1947 - 1960(Jun)
Morris, William C. -- Parker, Guy
William C. Morris, aged 83, died Sunday in a Hot Springs Hospital. He had lived in Mountain Pine the last 20 years, was a member of the Baptist Church and a retired carpenter.
Survivors include his wife; seven sons, James A. David, Martin and William Morris of Hot Springs, J. B. Morris of Danville, Carl Morris of Louisiana and Earl Morris of Seattle, Wash.; a daughter, Mrs. Thelma Lacy of Benton; a sister, Mrs. Donna Keck of Caulksville; 29 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 30, 1958)
Mrs. Nellie Morrison, age 60 of near Danville died at the Danville Clinic Hospital Friday, July 21, 1950. Mrs. Morrison was born in Oakland City, Ind. and was united in marriage in 1906 to Tom C. Gilkey in Clarksville, Texas.
She was preceded in death by Tom Gilkey and three of twelve children born to this union. She was married in 1933 to Fred Blanton and one son also preceded her in death.
In 1941 she was married to C. M. Morrison of Ft. Towson, Okla. Survivor in addition to her husband, include three daughters, Mrs. Dora Renfrow of Oildale, Calif., Mrs. Dovie Martin of Fisk, Mo., and Mrs. Mary Jane Green of Detroit, Mich.; six sons, Paul Gilkey of Oildale, Calif., Roy T. Gilkey of Cooter, Mo., Billy C. Gilkey of Ft. Smith, Allie, Loyd Ray and Tommie Lee Gilkey all of Danville; two step-daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Roberts and Mrs. Juanita Tatum of Wight City, Okla., her mother, Mrs. Stevenson, Hugo, Okla.; two sisters, five brothers and 19 grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 27, 1950)
Danville Boy Killed By Car After Getting Off School Bus - An 8 year old Danville boy was killed last Friday as he was crossing the highway after getting off a school bus. The boy, Richard Morse, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Morse of Danville Rt. 1, was struck by a car driven by Jimmy Johnston, 24, of Little Rock.
The accident happened about one mile east of Danville on Highway 10 at 3:15 p. m. The boy was examined by a doctor and taken to the Yell County Hospital, where he died about 15 minutes after the accident. The car knocked or carried him about 155 feet from where it struck him. Part of the grill and the hood was dented by the blow. Ted Allen, driver of the bus, said he had stopped and had his stop sign out, and that, Richard and his sister got out of the bus and went around behind it to cross the highway. The sister was behind Richard and was not injured. Johnson said that he was going about 60 or 65 miles an hour and was driving west. He said he saw the children get off the bus, but that he did not know that the law required him to stop. He said he slowed down as he approached the bus and locked his brakes as he saw the boy come from behind the bus. He and his wife were on their way to Chickasha, Okla. when the accident occurred. Johnson was charged with involuntary manslaughter and released on a $1,000 bond Saturday morning. His case is scheduled for the August term of Circuit Court. Penalty for involuntary manslaughter, upon conviction is imprisonment for not over three years or a fine of $1 to $1,000, or both. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, March 22, 1956)
Richard Leon Morse, age 8, died March 16, 1956 after being struck by a car as he left the school bus.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Ervin Morse; stepfather Ervin Morse, one half-sister, Zetta Jane; one half-brother, Howard Wayne, one step-brother, Dwain, one step-sister, Gail; his grandmother, Mrs. Dora Rose, of Valasco, Texas; eight uncles and five aunts. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, March 29, 1956)
Hartsell Mosley of Ranger died at a Russellville hospital Friday, November 3, 1950, three days before his 15th birthday. He had been operated on for appendicitis a week before his 15th birthday. Hartsell was a member of the sophomore class of the Danville High School and a member of the junior basketball team last year.
He is survived by his father, Ben Mosley of Ranger, five sisters, Mrs. Loyce Crutchfield and Mrs. Faye King of San Bemadino, Calif. Mrs. Lucille Funkhouser and Miss Linda Sue Mosley of Little Rock, and Miss Irene Mosley of Dardanelle; three brothers, Boyce of Clarksville, Ark., and Raymond and Ray of San Bemadino; and a grandmother, Mrs. Mack Gamer. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 9, 1950)
Mrs. Cyble Clara Moss, aged 62, of Danville died February 9, 1960 at the Yell County Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Yell County and a member of the Danville Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband, R. N. Moss; one daughter, Mrs. John S. Cerlan of Elria, Ohio; one son, Terry Brown of Randolph Air Force Base in Texas; three step-daughters, two sisters, Mrs. Will Parks of Chickalah and Mrs. George Curtis of Okla. City; two brothers, Bert Phillips of Kansas City and Ashley Phillips of Belleville Rt.; 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, February 11, 1960)
Mrs. Dora Horn Moss, age 75, was born near Danville and died at Holdenville, Okla. Sunday, March 9th.
Survivors include a son, Hobart Horn of Dermott, Ark. One daughter, Mrs. Barney Palmer of Holdenville; three brothers, John Bottoms of Heavner, Okla. Jim and Alvin Bottoms of Anadarko, Okla. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, March 13, 1952)
Mrs. Lula Bell Moss, age 76, a resident of Hot Springs for the past 16 years, died at her home Tuesday, July 13, 1954 after a long illness. She had spent most of her life near New Bethel and Plainview.
She is survived by her husband, W. W. Moss; three children, Mrs. Ordia Carter, Mrs. Dale Irby and R. C. Moss all of Hot Springs; one brother, Z. P. Chester of Fayetteville; three half brothers and two half sisters; one grandchild and two great grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs AGO, DANVILLE, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 22, 1954)
Sam Wiley Moss, age 67, died at his home in Plainview, January4, 1950. He was a native of Sulphur Rock. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 12, 1950)
William Walker Moss, age 84, passed away in the Hot Springs hospital, November 20, 1956. He was a retired farmer and a native of Yell County.
He is survived by one son, R. C. Moss; two daughters, Audra Carter and Dale Irby; one granddaughter, Maria Fuller; and two sisters, Ester Howell of Hot Springs and Julia Ford of Dallas. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 29, 1956)
Jess Mott, age 45, of Ola [no other details included in 50Yrs Ago Column] (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 1, 1947)
Will Mott, 84, passed away July 30, 1955 after a short illness following a stroke. He was a member of the Church of God and a lifelong resident of Havana.
He is survived by his wife, Annie Mott; one daughter, Illa Ramey; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 11, 1955)
Mrs. Annie Bruce Moudy, age 87, died November 26, 1958 at Belleville. She was a lifelong resident of Yell County and a member of the Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include four sons, Herbert Moudy and Lee Moudy of Belleville, Louis Moudy of Oxnard, Calif. and A. W. Moudy of Ventura, Calif. three daughters, Mrs. Bessie Barrick of Wheatland, Calif. Mrs. Kate Tucker of Oxnard, Calif. and Mrs. Lennie Walker of Centerville; one sister, Mrs. Belle Payne of Paris; 28 grandchildren, 53 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. (YELL COUNTY RECORD - Originally published on Thursday, December 4, 1958)
Mrs. Edna Melton Moudy, aged 61, of Danville died Saturday night at the hospital here after a long illness. She was a daughter of the late Henry and Martha Crownover Melton of Belleville and had attended Galloway College. She was a member of the Methodist Church, past president of the WSCS and of the Fidelis Sunday School Class.
She is survived by her husband, Odell I. Moudy; one sister Mrs. Tillman Sadler of San Antonio; one brother, Fred Melton of Lawton, Okla. and a number of nieces and nephews. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, March 11, 1960)
Mrs. Hettie White Moudy, age 65, of Little Rock died Sunday at a Little Rock hospital. She was a member of the Belleville Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, Herbert J. Moudy of Little Rock; a brother Jack White of Belleville; two sisters, Mrs. Hattie Parker and Mrs. Cora Payne, both of Belleville and three grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs AGO, DANVILLE, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 5, 1954)
J. Nicholas Moudy, age 76, Belleville, died in the hospital at Danville Saturday. He was a member of the Assembly of God church. He is survived by six children all in California. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 9, 1956)
J. T. Moudy died in a Hot Springs hospital last week following a short illness. He was a retired farmer and lumberman at Belleville.
He is survived by his wife; four sons, Ray of Hollywood, Calif, Leo, John and Jimmy of Mt. Ida; two grandsons, Mike and Bucky of Mt. Ida; three sisters, Mrs. L. L. Wiggins of Carter, Okla. Mrs. A. D. Tucker and Mrs. G. C. Carter of Ozark; two brothers, Rosco of Danville and Roy of Belleville. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 26, 1956)
James Lawrence Moudy, 81, of Danville died at St. Mary s Hospital in Russellville Tuesday night, May 18, 1954. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Primitive Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife; five daughters, Mrs. Woodrow Pearce of Santa Maria, Calif. Mrs. Harold Ramey of Danville, Mrs. Paul Stewart of Fresno, Calif. Mrs. Dan Malone and Mrs. Junior Epps of Salinas, Calif.; three sons, Kent and Jimmie of the home and Buford of Havana; one sister, Mrs. Martha Goad of Holdenville, Okla.; four brothers, Lige of Danville, Lee of Santa Paula, Calif, Oscar of Morton, Texas and Ozzo of Belleville; and by nine grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 YRS AGO, DANVILLE, ARKANSAS - Originally published on Thursday, May 20, 1954)
John Q. Moudy, age 78, died July 23, 1952 at his home in Belleville. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Methodist Church.
Mr. Moudy is survived by his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Clyde Dickey of Havana, Mrs. Frankie Fowler of Belleville, Mrs. and Mrs. Kate Payne of Oklahoma; three sons, Odell I. Moudy of Danville, F. T. Moudy of Russellville and Cecil H. Moudy of California; three brothers, D. D. Moudy of California and W. H. and J. N. Moudy of Belleville; 18 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 31, 1952)
Mrs. W. H. Moudy, 87, died Monday in her home at Belleville. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
Surviving relatives include her husband, W. H. Moudy, of Belleville; three sons, Willie, Andrew and Roy of Belleville; two daughters, Mrs. W. R. Graham of Oklahoma and Mrs. W. F. Howard of California; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted at Belleville Tuesday with Rev. Billy Dennis of Russellville and Rev. Nance from Belleville officiating. Burial was at the Upper spring Creek Cemetery. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 15, 1949)
Gilkey Woman Found Dead At Her Home - Mrs. Vina Moulder, 56, of Gilkey, was found dead in bed at her home about 5 p. m. January 2, 1959. She lived alone. She was found by Obie Elmore and Fayette Cannon, who went to her home to investigate after her presence was missed by neighbors. An inquest was held by the county coroner, Mrs. Violet Bailey and the jury returned a verdict of natural causes and that she apparently died during the night of January 1. Mrs. Moulder was a Missionary Baptist and had lived all her life in the Gilkey Community or nearby.
She is survived by three brothers, Clinton, Clifton and Cody Green all of Ola Rt. and two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Oglesby of Atkins, Mrs. Norma Hall of Dumas. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, January 8, 1959)
Mrs. Bettie Muncrief, age 87, died July 20, 1954 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ova Cornelison, at Lebanon, Okla. where she made her home. She suffered a heatstroke and also had been an invalid for several years. She was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church.
She is survived by four sons, Sam Banister of California, Arnold Muncrief, Luches and Otto Ray of Oklahoma and two daughters, Mrs. Ova Cornelison of Oklahoma and Mrs. Ola Phillips of Arkansas; 14 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and four great, great grandchildren, eight step-sons and four step-daughters. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs AGO, DANVILLE, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 5, 1954)
Mrs. Evie Etta Murray, 63, of Havana died in Sparks Memorial Hospital, Ft. Smith, Sunday, April 25, 1948. She was a member of the Havana Assembly of God Church.
She is survived by her husband, Ben Murray, Havana; three sons, Zelmar, Wagner, Okla. Buster, Spiro, Okla. and Billy of Havana; five daughters, Mrs. Loyd Frazier, Havana, Mrs. Rufus Leslie, Santa Paula, Calif. Mrs. Max Winget, Santa Paula, Calif. Mrs. J. H. Kennedy, Nipomo, Calif., and Mrs. N. J. Buckman, Havana; three brothers, Fred Owens, Belleville, Everett Owens, Rolland and Newt Owens of Ventura, Calif. two sisters, Mrs. Eddie Vess, Santa Mariea, Calif., and Mrs. R. A. Moore, Skiatook, Oklahoma. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 29, 1948)
Frank Neely, age 71, died at a Benton hospital. He was a native of Yell County and was a member of the Methodist church.
He is survived by two brothers, John of Malvern; Jim Donell of Amarillo, Tex. and a stepbrother, Tolly Donell of Macedonia community. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 17, 1955)
Thos. C. Neislar, a Dallas industrial appraiser since 1921, died February 16, 1960 in a Dallas hospital after a brief illness. He was 75. A native of Ola, Mr. Neislar spent his early life as a millwright erecting numerous sawmills and cotton oil mills through the Southwest. He later served as general manager of several large cotton oil and cotton gin companies. He had lived in Dallas since 1919.
He is survived by two sons, and a daughter. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, February 25, 1960)
David Samuel Nelms, age 75, Havana [no other details included in 50Yrs Ago Column] (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 8, 1947)
Charles Wesley Neuhart, age 84, of Ola died Friday at his home. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Hattie Cockman Newhart; three sons, Cleo Newhart of Plainview, Hartsill Neuhart of Ola and Cecil Neuhart of Charleston, and three grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 24, 1958)
Mrs. Lilly Bell Neuhart, age 34, died on June 1, 1949.
She was survived by her husband, Cleo Neuhart of Plainview; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Philpot, Cherry Hill; four brothers, Elvis of Pine Ridge, Odis and Robert of Cherry Hill, Albert Jr. of Mena; five sisters, Mrs. Opal Jackson of Oklahoma City, Mrs. Irene Mourton of Mena, Mrs. Ruby Linden and Mrs. Eula Mae Ashbrook of Calvin Okla.; seventeen nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. [Note: original obit had Neuhart spelled as Newhart] (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 9, 1949)
Bill Newman passed away at the Army Navy Hospital August 24, 1950 at the age of 54.
He leaves to mourn his wife, Mrs. Nettie Newman, six children and four great grandchildren, one brother and two sisters. Mr. and Mrs. Newman were formerly of Plainview. She is a daughter of Mrs. Nora Ellis of Plainview.
He was buried in the Memorial Cemetery at Hot Springs, August 25. He had cancer and T. B. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 31, 1950)
John Nichols, was born in Tennessee in 1865 and died May 20 at the age of 86. He was a member of the Church of God and served as Justice of the Peace for many years in Crawford Township. He was buried in the Shed Cemetery with Rev. Bert Bashaw conducting the funeral service.
Surviving are six children, Mrs. Susie Smith of Jessieville, Bill Nichols of Bluffton, Mrs. Essie Barrows, Bob Nichols, Mrs. Pearl Hardin and Ranzie Nichols all of Onyx; one sister, Mrs. Mary Brown of Henryetta, Okla; 13 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, May 24, 1951)
Mrs. Willie Inor Nisler, 62, of Plumerville died at a Morrilton hospital August 3, 1958. A native of Birdtown, she was a member of the Methodist Church at Waltreak.
She is survived by her husband, Rev. V. D. Nisler of Plumerville; a son, T. O. Adams of Center Ridge; two daughters, Mrs. Hays L. Robertson and Mrs. Gerrell Lewis of Little Rock; her mother, Mrs. Ruth Roe of Morrilton; two sisters, Mrs. Jewel Moore of Omaha, Neb. and Mrs. Rubye Askegaard of Compton, Minn.; six grandchildren and a great grandchild. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 14, 1958)
Mrs. A. B. Nixon of Rover died Saturday at her home. She was a member of the Baptist church of Plain view.
Survivors are her husband, A. B. Nixon of Rover; a daughter, Mrs. H. D. Gossett of Little Rock; two brothers, Rommie and Roy Banks both of Cotton Plant and a granddaughter. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, August 2, 1951)
William Tom Noakes died August 20, 1950 at his home on Ola Rt. He was born April 29, 1868 in Missouri.
He leaves to mourn his going his wife, Ms. Noakes, one son, Irvin Noakes, of Plainview and two daughters, Mrs. Viola Kensey and Mrs. Violet Johnston of Dardanelle.
Burial was at the Birta cemetery Monday. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 24, 1950)
Bud Nooner passed away at his home at Nimrod Friday, January 2, 1948.
The body was taken to Shinn Funeral Home. Funeral services and burial will be at Steve at the Nooner Cemetery. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 8, 1948)
Sat., Oct 18th, 1947, the funeral of Stella Nordin was conducted by Rev. Ivan Marcum in the Baptist Church at Birta. Burial was at the Birta Cemetery (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, October 23, 1947)
Dr. J. Kin Norman, age 33, native of Yell County, died at his home in Fort Worth, Tex. Wednesday morning after an eight-month illness.
Dr. Norman, a specialist in heart disease and internal medicine, was associated with the Harris Clinic in Fort Worth. He was a native of Danville. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 2, 1950)
K. A. Norman a landowner and retired banker of Ola, died Tuesday at his home. He was a Mason and a Baptist. He was a native of Rover.
Survivors include his wife, a brother, John Newman of Rover and four sisters, Mrs. W T Blunt of Fort Smith, Mrs. W. R. Simmons of El Dorado, Mrs. W B. Phelps of Bentonville and Mrs. John Ellis of Denton, Tex. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 27, 1955)
William Henry Norman Sr. age 81, died at his home in Plainview Sunday afternoon, February 20, 1949 after a short illness. He was born and spent his entire life in the Plainview community. He was a retired merchant, farmer and cattle raiser.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Myrtle Norman; one son, W. H. Norman Jr. Plainview; two brothers, J. A. Norman and K. A. of Ola; five sisters, Mrs. Lou Blunt of Plainview, Mrs. Ada Hogan of Rover, Mrs. Ida Simmons of El Dorado, Mrs. Dovie Phelps of Bentonville and Mrs. Mittie Long of Dallas, Texas; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Burial was at New Bethel Cemetery. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 24, 1949)
Explosion Destroys Bank In Danville Two Men Critically Injured As Explosion Rocks Entire Town - An explosion which destroyed three buildings rocked the town of Danville about 7:30 a. m. Tuesday, critically injuring two men who were in the Danville State Bank, where the explosion occurred. Jim Bill Gatlin, cashier, said that he had stooped to light a butane stove in the rear of the bank, and when he struck a match the building blew up, Joe Nunn, assistant cashier, was working in the front of the bank. Both men were badly burned, but were able to crawl up through the debris of fallen walls and caved in roof to where men nearby could help them out. Floyd Ramey, who was in the Yell County Hardware building next to the bank, received cuts and bruises, but was not hospitalized. The explosion was reportedly heard at Havana and Ola, 10 and 11 miles away, and knocked out practically every plate glass window in the business section within a block of the bank. The Danville Fire Department fought the blaze which followed the explosion for over two hours before bringing it under control. The bank building was completely destroyed, although most records in the vault, all the money in the vault and safety deposit boxes were saved. A small hole had been blown or knocked in the side of the vault and some fire and smoke damage occurred to records. The Yell County Hardware building and stock were almost completely destroyed by both the explosion and fire. The Walter Recreation Parlor was completely destroyed and the Arkansas Dry Goods and Variety Store was badly damaged. Loss to other building was mostly from the force of the explosion, which broke windows and hurled glass into the buildings. Merchants all over town spent most of the day cleaning up debris and boarding up windows. Practically two -thirds of the telephones in town were out of order, but service had been restored to most by Tuesday afternoon. The local national guard unit was called into action to direct traffic and protect buildings without doors and windows, and continued to patrol town Tuesday night. Mrs. Jim Bill Gatlin and Mrs. Bob Pledger, other employees at the bank, had not arrived for work when the accident occurred. John Ed Chambers, president of the bank, was in the hospital. Chet Ray, employee at the recreation parlor adjoining the bank had gone down the street to pay a bill. The wall was blown in on the area where he would have ordinarily been. Other miraculously escaped injury, in spite of the tons of flying glass and bricks all over the main street. The explosion was apparently caused by butane gas which had collected within the building during the night from a leak or open burner. Gas inspectors found the tank, regulator and line into the building without leaks. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 22, 1956)
Joe Nunn Dies Of Injuries Suffered In Bank Explosion- Joseph Foy Nunn, age 58, assistant cashier of the Danville State Bank, died Friday from injuries received in the bank explosion last Tuesday. Mr. Nunn was a native of Logan County, but had lived here since 1920. He had been an employee of the bank for 21 years. He was a Methodist, a Mason, member of the Danville Lions Club and the American Legion. He was a veteran of World War I.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Kate Nunn; three daughters, Mrs. Arnold Bowden of Lebanon, Ohio, Mrs. Joe Jones of Fayetteville and Betty Nunn of Danville and one son, James Nunn of Danville. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 29, 1956)
A Tribute To Joe Nunn - An article in the November 29, 1956 issue of the Record started out Joseph Foy Nunn 58, assistant cashier of the Danville State Bank, died Friday from injuries received in the bank explosion last Tuesday. Thus ended a 21-year career with an institution that will continue to feel the effects of his personality and character for years to come.
Every customer of the bank knew Joe Nunn and a bank edition without a tribute to him would be out of question. His greeting that was always cheerful, his honesty that was unquestioned and his willingness to put in long, hard hours of work left an indelible impression on the bank's patrons. If you were to ask that average bank patron what comes to his mind when he thinks of the Danville State Bank, more that likely he would answer that it is some of Joe s expressions, such as "Just barely there, when he had finished checking a deposit, or That reminds me, as he was about to tell a story, or the way he had of telling you that you were overdrawn without making you mad. His amazing memory of details was common knowledge, and if there was a question about when some happening occurred even if it was 40 years back, he could supply you with the exact date and the relating details. Such things are the small, everyday happenings that seem trivial at the time, but they add up to create a person's opinion, not only of an individual, but of the institution of which he is a part. And so it was with Joe Nunn, the Danville State Bank and the citizens of Yell County. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 1, 1958)
Morrilton Man Killed in Crash - R. L. O'Bryant, age 41, Morrilton contractor, was killed when his light airplane crashed near Morrilton Friday afternoon. He left the Morrilton airport for Little Rock about 4 p. m. in a heavy overcast and apparently became lost. The wreckage was found the next morning. O'Bryant was plumbing contractor on the Yell County Hospital built in Danville in 1954. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 2, 1956)
Mrs. Atha Fair Oakley, age 71, was killed in a car accident at Muskogee, Okla. on April 14. She was a former resident of Danville. In 1907 she was married to Samuel J. Fair, also of Yell County and they taught school for many years in Yell County.
She was preceded in death by Mr. Fair in 1948 and in later years married Lex V. Oakley of Muskogee, who survives her. Other survivors are one son, Denton Fair of Muskogee; one grandson, Philipp Fair of Indiana; five sisters, Mrs. Sibyle Pruitt of Norman, Okla. Mrs. C. W. Thacker and Mrs. Everett Foster of Danville, Mrs. Joanna Brock and Mrs. W. A. Cagle of California; three brothers, T. B. Denton of Hobart, Okla. Carlos and Delta Denton of California; a step-mother; Mrs. Cora Denton of Hobart; one stepson and three step - daughters. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, April 21, 1960)
Funeral services for Charles Osborn were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the Havana Assembly of God Church by pastor, Rev. Wells. Burial was in the Havana Cemetery.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Omer Osborn of Havana, and by five sisters, Nettie, Jewel, Elaine, Wilma and Wilda all of home. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, June 7, 1951)
Lee Emory Owen, age 25, died December 16 at a veteran's hospital of Houston, Texas. He had been ill with leukemia for a long period of time.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Agness Owen and one son, Lee Emory Jr. of Austin, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Ciaron McArthur of Pine Bluff and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Owen of Houston, Ark. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, December 25, 1952)
Ferd Theodore Owens, age 67, of Belleville, a retired section foreman for the Rock Island Railroad, died Monday at a Danville hospital. He was born at Havana and was a Baptist and a Mason,
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lula Blaylock Owens a son, Harry Owens of Garland, Tex. a daughter, Mrs. T. W. Johnson of North Little Rock; two sisters, Mrs, Robert Vess of Ventura, Cal. and Mrs. Hattie Moore of St. Louis, and four grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, April 28, 1960)
George D. Owens, age 70, died at his home December 10. He was a retired farmer and a Primitive Baptist Minister.
His survivors are his wife, Mrs. Iva Owens; three daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Pearlie Vaughn; Mrs. Marie Ezell Millard both of Waltreak and Mrs. Irene Horn of Danville; one son, Virgil Owens of Waltreak; 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD - Originally published on Thursday, December 18, 1958)
Mrs. Grace Ethel Owens, aged 66, wife of J. E. Owens, died at her home near Ola early Friday morning. She was a native of Crow Mtn., Pope County, a daughter of William and Martha Turner Crites. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors, in addition to her husband, include four sons, Elsa Owens of Ola, Frank Owens of Perryville, Fred Owens of Arkansas City, Kans. and Emmett Owens of Watson; one daughter, Mrs. Charles Freeman of Ola; four brothers, Richard Crites of Dardanelle, Herschel Crites of Ola, Bryan Crites of Smackover and Joe Crites of Portland, Ore., two sisters, Mrs. Lela Yates of Perryville and Mrs. Lila Hamilton of Cardwell, Mo., and 14 grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, December 27, 1956)
Havana Man Killed By Falling Tree In Colorado Accident - Harold Owens, 30, formerly of Havana was killed Monday afternoon in a logging accident near Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Owens was cutting timber when a tree fell on him. He died about 20 minutes after the accident which happen about 5 p.m.
Mr. and Mrs. Owens and family left Yell County about five years ago.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Delpha Owens, three sons, Charles, Jerry and Johnny, and two daughters, Mary Linda and Judy, all of Pagosa Springs; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilborn Owens of Havana; three brothers, J. C. of California, Hughie of the home and Riley of Texas; and four sisters, Mrs. Melvin Bass of Little Rock, Mrs. Jim Williams of Havana, Mrs. Odessa Brandstretter of Texas and Edna Fay of the home. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 4, 1955)
Rev J.L. Owens, age 67, pastor of the Magazine Baptist church, died at his home on Monday, March 19, 1947. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, March 20, 1947)
Mrs. Mattie Owens was born August 39, 1866 and departed this life September 16, 1950 at the age of 84 years,
Surviving her are; one son, J. A. Brantley of McAlester, Okla.; five daughters, Mrs. Audrey Millard, Cooper, Texas, Mrs. Mary Hill, Oklahoma City, Lorna Owens, Mansfield, Mrs. Mattie Lunsford and Mrs. Erah PolIard of Olio, Ark.; two stepson, Bob Owens of Mansfield and Jeff Owens, Huntington, 51 grandchildren, 62 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She raised one grandchild, Lillian Garner of Blue Ball. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 21, 1950)
Newton Owens, age 76, passed away August 9, 1952 near Grants, New Mexico. He lived in Ventura, California but was a former resident of Havana.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Lucille Osburn of Ventura, Calif.; two sons, L. D. and O. A. Owens of fort Smith; three grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Eddie Vess of Camerillo, Calif, and Mrs. Hettie Moore of Booneville; two brothers, Fred Owens of Belleville and Everette of Houston, Ark. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 21, 1952)
Six fliers Killed As B25 Bomber Crashes into Mt. Magazine. .Six army fliers from Barksdale Field, La, were killed when an Army B25 bomber plowed into the East peak of Mt. Magazine, exploded and burned, Monday night.
Lee Apple, who lives on Mt. Magazine near where the plane crashed, and a passing motorist were the first to reach the scene and were joined shortly by residents from Havana, nearby farmers who saw the flames on the peak, Sheriff Earl Ladd and State Police. Five of the bodies were discovered soon after the crash, two of them almost completely burned, and the others badly mangled. The sixth body, which had been thrown a good distance from the wreckage, was not discovered until sometime later. Mr. Apple stated that he heard the plane approaching from the north and rushed out of the house in time to see it hit the East end of the peak and burst into flames. The plane struck with such force that it sheared off a large oak tree and up rooted two other, scattering parts of the plane, clothing and bodies over an area of 75 to 100 yards
Watches on the dead men and on the instrument panel were stopped at about 7:15, indicating the time of the crash. Major R. N. Johnson of Barksdale Field, who arrived with other officers about 10:00 a.m. Tuesday to investigate the crash, stated that the bomber was enroute from Chicago to Barksdale Field and was approximately on its course and on time. He expressed belief that they were flying in heavy sleet storm and had no idea they were so close to the towering mountain which rises to an elevation of 2860 feet.
The bodies were removed from the scene Tuesday morning after the military men arrived and were taken to the Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville for removal of personal effects by investigating officers. They were then taken to the Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle and prepared for shipment to the homes of the men.
Names of those killed were: Capt. William F. Wilson, 29, Strong City, Kansas, Capt. Albert C. Frese Jr., 27. Brunswick, Ga., Lt. Robert O. Pabst, 24, Milwaukee, Wis., 2nd Lt. Ed D. Ward, 27, Chicago, Pf. James H. Miershma, Grand Rapids, Mich., Pfc. William E. Wesley, Muskegon, Mich. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 20, 1947)
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Page, 75, who passed away at the home of her daughter in Long Beach, Calif. will be held in the Danville Methodist Church Friday. She was a former resident of Danville and died, Monday, May 26, 1952.
She is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Luther Ladd of Tulsa, Okla. Mrs. Dick Pool of Danville, Mrs. C. B. Cochran of Okemah, Okla. Mrs. B. W. Phillips of Dumas, Mrs. A. J. Anticouni of Long Beach, Calif. and Mrs. Maynard Hansen of Monterey Park, Calif.; one son, Leonard Page of Los Angles; 25 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 29, 1952)
Emmer Mary Parker, age 81, a long time resident of Havana, died Wednesday at Fairfax, Okla. She was a member of the church of Christ.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Taylor of Fairfax, Mrs. Ortha Hood of Porterville, Calif. and Mrs. Jimmie Harger of Mtn. View, Calif. one son, Wesley Parker of Porterville, California; two step sons, Everett Parker of Ft. Smith and Ollie Parker of Alzheimer; one step daughter, Mrs. Pearl Hood of Centerville, 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD - Originally published on Thursday, December 4, 1958)
Guy Parker, age 61, a farmer of Havana died Wednesday, June 15, 1955, at his home. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife; a son, Ruel Parker, of Havana; a daughter, Mrs. Coy Dorrough, of Havana and nine grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 23, 1955)
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