YELL County Arkansas Obits ..... and More
YELL COUNTY RECORD 50 Years Ago 1947 - 1960(Jun)
Pressnell, John -- Rowland, Hoyte N.
John Pressnell of Riley, age 88 years old, died August 23 andwas buried August 24th at Moore's Chapel.
He is survived by his wife, Eva, one son, Jim and by threedaughters, Mrs. Gladys Mott of Booneville, Mrs. Sallie Brothersand Mrs. Minnie Bell Wallis of California. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 1, 1949)
2 Year Old Pruitt Boy Dies Suddenly - The two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Pruitt of Tulsa, formerly of Danville, died suddenly Wednesday morning. He became ill Tuesday and was taken to a hospital, where it was believed that he had polio, although diagnosis was not positive. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 YRS AGO, DANVILLE, ARKANSAS - Originally published on Thursday, May 6, 1954)
Danville Soldier Dies at Waco - Two Camp Hood, Tex. Soldiers were found dead in their hotel room in Waco, Texas, Sunday, January 1, 1950. They apparently were asphyxiated by fumes from a faulty gas heater. The soldiers were Pvt. Hubert Pruitt, 19, of Danville and Cpl Orville C. Stephens, 33, of North Nashville, TN. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 5, 1950)
Leo Pruitt, age 35, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home in Shawnee, Okla. Monday evening, June 5, 1950. Leo was a former resident of Danville and a football player while attending Danville High School.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Earlene Pruitt; father, W. O. Pruitt of Norman, Okla.; three sisters, Mrs. Bud Pence of Norman, Okla., Mrs. Mildred Hefner of Fort Smith and Mrs. Lottie Wigley of Oregon; and five brothers, Raymond of Danville, Lovell of Shawnee, Okla., Edward and Monroe of California and Ernest of Montana. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 8, 1950)
Michael Alan Pruitt, 17 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Pruitt of Mountain View, California, died on April 9, 1954.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt Head of Mountain View, Calif, and W. O. Pruitt of Norman, Okla.; great grandmother, R. W. Harger of Havana. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 YRS AGO, DANVILLE, ARKANSAS - Originally published on Thursday, April 15, 1954)
Ben H. Prunty, age 54, died at his home in Rover, June 18, 1952. Funeral service was held at the Assembly of God Church in Danville with burial in Hunt's Chapel Cemetery at Rover. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 26, 1952)
Former Resident Dies Of Accident Injuries - Mr. and Mrs. William Pullen of California were enroute to Arkansas to spend the Christmas holidays with relatives and friends in Plainview, Hot Springs and Clarksville, when they had the misfortunate of an automobile accident in Flagstaff, Arizona, when both Mr. and Mrs. Pullen suffered serious injuries. They were hospitalized in Flagstaff, where Mr. Pullen died Thursday, January 5th, 1950.
Mr. Pullen was a brother of Mrs. O. J. Jett of Plainview. Mrs. Pullen was the former, Ophelia Gossett of Plainview. Mr. Pullen was 49 years old. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 12, 1950)
Mrs. Laura C. Putman passed away on August 31, 1951 at her home and was laid to rest in Moore's Chapel Cemetery on September 4. She had lived her entire life in this county. She leaves to mourn her passing seven children, three daughters, Mrs. Mary Sheppard, viola Smith of San Jose, Calif. Mrs. Kate Godfrey of Booneville; four sons, Everett Putman of Chow Chilla, Calif. Joe of Waveland and John and Hoyt of the home; 19 grand children and 24 great-grandchildren and a host of friends. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, September 20, 1951)
Mrs. Monnie Ray Quesenburry, born August 1, 1875 and died April 15, at the age of 63 years. She was married March 13, 1904 to Beatis Quesenburry and to this union four children were born. Two died as infants and Quentin died in 1939. She was a life time resident of Pea Ridge.
She was buried at Moore's Chapel. Services by Rev. Harvey Blankenship, Havana. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 31, 1949)
Services Held for T-5 Leroy G. Rader. Funeral service for T-5 Leroy G. Rader, Belleville, were held at the Piney Cemetery Sunday afternoon with Rev. Billy Dennis, pastor of the Havana Methodist Church officiating. Havana and Danville Legion posts were in charge of military services. His body was returned from the Champigneul Cemetery in France for re-burial. He entered the service on September 13, 1942 and died of typhoid fever on September 15, 1945 at the age of 24.
He is survived by a brother John T. Rader, Havana, Rt. 2. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, December 9, 1948)
Mrs. Maude Ragsdale, 84, died Monday at a Perryville rest home after a long illness. She was a native of Logan County and a long time resident of Yell County.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Bogges of Gallup, New Mex. and a sister, Mrs. Dora Corley of Purcell, Okla; six grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 23, 1959)
Robert Lee Raper, died June 9, 1952 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. H G. Simmons, near Hot Springs. He was born in Alabama July 16, 1964 and was 87 years old.
He leaves to mourn his going one daughter, Mrs. H. G. Simmons, three sons, C. L. Raper and O. B. Raper of Hot Springs, R. B. Raper of Richland Washington, nine grandchildren14 great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren.
He was buried at Salem near Plainview. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 19, 1952)
"Aunt Catie" Ray passed away at her home in Havana, Sunday, April 4, 1948 at the age of 71. Mrs. Ray was born at Waveland on March 3, 1871 and had lived at or near Havana all her life. He was member of the Havana Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star at Havana.
Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon by Rev. Charles Finch at the Havana Baptist Church. The large crowd in attendance and the exceptional array of beautiful flowers were mute testimony of the devotion of her many friends throughout the country.
She is survived by her husband, J. F. Ray; four daughters, Mrs. Lotta Ray Black and Mrs. R. L. Welch both or Danville and Miss Ola and Lora Ray, both of the Home; two brothers, A. A. Scott of Waveland and F. F. Scott of Ft. Smith; and two granddaughters and three grandsons. Interment was in Havana cemetery. Brother and Sister Ray have been members of the Havana Baptist Church for years and words cannot express the loss to our church. A sweet singer of Israel has gone to join the Heavenly Choir. We as Christians look forward to singing the song of the redeemed with her in that great resurrection morning. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 8, 1948)
PIONEER RESIDENT OF YELL COUNTY DIES - Joe F. Ray, age 79, of Havana died at the St. Edwards Hospital in Fort Smith Saturday evening. Mr. Ray was born in Yell County and was a lifetime-resident of the county. He was a cotton ginner for 59 years and formerly operated a saw mill in connection with his cotton gin. Mr. Ray was an active member of the Baptist Church in Havana and of the Danville Lodge No. 41, F & A M.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Katie Ray, on April 4 of this year and is survived by four daughters, Mrs. W. A. Black of Havana, misses Ola and Lora Ray of Wewoka, Okla. And Mrs. R. L. Welch of Tulsa, Okla.; a son, Joe Jr. of Danville; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Havana Baptist Church Monday afternoon with Rev. Charles Finch and H. D. Jackson officiating. Masonic Rites were conducted by the Danville Lodge at the Havana Cemetery. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, December 16, 1948)
Melba Van Ray, 12 year old daughter of Red and Kate Van Ray of Snider, Okla. Was drowned July 26, 1948 while in swimming with other young folks. When last seen she was on an inner tube. After she was missed, a search was begun but she was not found until 7 o clock that evening. Every effort was made to restore life but couldn t be done. She was buried at Snider July 28.
She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Red Van Ray, two brothers, Travis, California and Ralf, of Snider; two sisters, Mrs. Lavern Adams, New Mexico and Mrs. Malicia Tyler, Snider, Okla. This family lived several years on Pea Ridge. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 12, 1948)
Charles Louis Rector, 62, of Chickalah died Saturday in the Baptist Hospital in Little Rock. He was a native of Tennessee but had been a resident of Yell County for the past 50 years. He was a farmer in the Chickalah community.
He is survived by two sons, Bud and Buford Rector Chickalah; three brothers, Leonard of Atkins, Robert of Dardanelle and Joe Rector of Blue Mountain; three grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, June 28, 1951)
Mrs. Zelma Rector, age 58, died June 14 at the University Hospital in Little Rock. She was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Henry Rector; two daughters, Mrs. Ella Huges and Mrs. Evelyn Tidmore; four grandchildren, all of Pine Bluff; one brother, Jim Robbins, of Moore's Chapel and two sisters, Mrs. Ella Harger of Moore's Chapel and Mrs. Ruth Chappell of Magazine. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, June 23, 1960)
Mrs. Palestine Redman, age 35 years, departed this life March 2, 1955, at her home in Belleville following an extended illness. Mrs. Redman was born February 5, 1870 in this community and a daughter of the late Nobel J. Buckman and Nancy Heck Buckman.
Mrs. Redman is survived by her husband, John H. Redman of Belleville; one brother, T B. Buckman of Belleville, one sister, Mrs. Junie Hays of Belleville. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, March 10, 1955)
James Leroy Redwine- After a lingering illness, James Leroy Redwine passed away at his home in St. Joseph, La. on February 2, 1954. Mr. Redwine was born in Pope County, Arkansas, March 22, 1888; he married Miss Ila Mae Reeves on September 24, 1910. They lived in Yell County, Arkansas until 1929, at which time they moved to Louisiana, and settled in Tensas Parish. To this union were born seven children, who with their mother survived the deceased. They are Mrs. A. J. Bates, of Baton Rouge, La. Mrs. R. L. Gwin of Cleveland, Miss. Jake Redwine of Ferriday, La., Mrs. Morris Allen, Otto Redwine, Mrs. Otis Gladden, Mrs. Hollis Allen of St. Joseph, La. and 11 grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 YRS AGO, DANVILLE, ARKANSAS - Originally published on Thursday, February 25, 1954)
Mrs. Alpha Doshey Reed, age 77, died at her home at Aly, January 19, 1952. She was a member of the Church of God.
She is survived by her husband, Ship Reed, a son, Darel Reed, of the home; two daughters, Ethel Mayberry of Silver and Lissie Moss of Plainview; eleven grand children and four great grand children and a host of other relatives and friends. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 24, 1952)
Mrs. Hattie Reed, age 71, wife of J. M. Reed of McGehee, died, August 28, 1956 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bonnie Glosop at McGehee. She was a Baptist.
She is survived by her husband; seven sons, Roy Reed of Hot Springs, Herbert Reed of Byers, Col. Odell Reed of Homestead, Pa. Rev. Jesse Reed of Benton, Ruben Reed of Fresno, Cal. Carl Reed of Dumas and Bill Reed of McGehee; three daughters, Mrs. Marlowe Summin of Andrews, Tex., Mrs. Houston Gallion of McGehee and Mrs. Estel Wehunt of Baton Rouge, La.; three brothers, Norphlet Barrows of Oklahoma, W. A. Barrows of Plainview and Joe Barrows of Port Arthur, Tx.; a sister, Mrs. O. D. Smith of Russellville, 72 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 6, 1956)
James L. Reed, age 74 died Saturday at a Ft. Smith hospital following a short illness. A resident of Ft. Smith for the last 20 years, he was a member of the Baptist Church, Belle Point Lodge and a former employee of the Ward Hotel. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 26, 1956)
Ship Monroe Reed was born at Stillwater, Ark. March 31, 1871. He died at his home at Aly September 16, 1954 at age 83. He was married to Alpha Doshey Qualls September 17, 1896 having spent 56 years in their life together before the passing on of Mrs. Reed. They were the parents of seven children.
He is survived by a son, Darrell Reed of Aly; two daughters, Mrs. Ethel Mayberry of Potter and Mrs. Lissie Moss of Plainview; 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren; two brothers, Levi Reed of Oklahoma and Auther Reed of Waldron; two sisters, Mrs. Rosie Summit of Oden, Mrs. Francis McCallah of Durex. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs AGO, DANVILLE, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 30, 1954)
-Forrester Man Killed in Hunting Accident -- Ted Reed, age 21, of Forrester, was fatally wounded in a hunting accident on the Abbott mountain about three miles north of Forrester Tuesday morning.
Mr. Reed, who was struck in the face by a shotgun charge fired at close range, died in a Waldron hospital Wednesday. Sheriff Ollie Holland reported that Reed was shot accidentally by Max Williams, Dierks Lumber Company woods superintendent, as Reed approached a hunting stand occupied by Mr. Williams was absolved of blame after investigation of the accident.
Mr. Reed, a World War II veteran, is survived by his wife and a child. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 13, 1947)
Charlie "Hick" Reeves, age 82, and life-time resident of Yell County, was found dead in his home at Ola last Thursday evening. It was believed that he had been dead about eight days. He lived alone at "Hicks Ranch" as he termed it, near the junction south of Ola. He had been missed by relatives but they though he was either in Hot Springs, where had been going for treatment of erysipelas or visiting other relatives. Mr. Reeves was last seen on Tuesday, September 14, when he talked to his nephew, Mutt Glasgow in Ola, and was driven home by Cecil Holiman. It is believed that he died that or the following day. He had made a trip to and from Little Rock on Monday for treatment and his suitcase was still packed from the trip. On Tuesday, September 21, Mr. Reeves niece, Miss Arena Tilman, reported she passed his house but received no answer to her call and supposed he was gone. On Thursday she went up to the door to see if he was home, was unable to get the front door all the way open and went to Ola for help. The group that returned discover Mr. Reeves body lying against the partially opened front door, in a badly deteriorated condition. Mrs. Lloyd Cornwell acting coroner, was called and a coroner's jury decided that he had died from natural causes. Nothing in the room had been disturbed and his billfold contained some $45. Mr. Reeves, or "Uncle Hick, as he was generally known, was a member of the Petit Jean Lodge 298 and formerly active in politics. Masonic services were conducted Friday afternoon and burial was in the Ola cemetery.
He is survived by two children, a son, V. C. Reeves, and daughter, Mrs. Bernice Ables, both of Los Angeles; two sisters, Mrs. Kate Glasgow and Mrs. Lizzie Tilmon, both of Ola; and two brothers, Joe of Ola and W. B. of Oil Trough, AR.
Editor's Note "Uncle Hick" was a colorful character, about whom old-timers could probably tell a hundred stories more illustrative of his personality, but perhaps this will indicate why he was so widely known. Some time ago he had a sale bill printed here, and besides the tricky wording throughout the bill, it was signed - Hick Reeves, Owner, Charlie Reeves, Manager and C. H. Reeves, Coffee - maker. Having never met him before, we naturally thought three brothers owned the place until we were told different by a friend who read the bill. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 30, 1948)
Chester Reeves, 53, of South Gate, Calif. died June 29, 1954. Mr. Reeves was born August 1, 1901 in Havana. He had lived in California since 1941.
Survivors include his wife, Lois; three sisters, Mrs. Bill Churchman of Bell, Calif. Mrs. Jessie Churchman of Long Beach, Calif, and Mrs. Hettie Head of Wichita, Kansas. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs AGO, DANVILLE, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 22, 1954)
Irby Benjamin Reich, 57, of Atoka, Okla. died of a heart attack on August 30, 1954. Mr. Reich was born in Yell County near Danville and moved to Atoka in 1919. He has been tag agent there for the past eight years.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mamie Reich; one daughter Mrs. George Reins, of Sunnyside, Wash.; three sisters and two grandsons. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs AGO, DANVILLE, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 9, 1954)
Mrs. Delia Reynolds, age 60, of Las Vegas, Nev. passed away October 19, 1955 after a long illness. She was born near Danville on February 13, 1895.
Besides her husband, John Reynolds, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Syble Davidson of Las Vegas and Wanda Hughes of Colorado Springs, Colo.; three grandchildren, one brother, James Burch of Spring Hill, Tenn., and a sister, Mrs. Maude Lucas of Wichita, Kansas. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 17, 1955)
Julia A. Rhoads, the last of nine children, was born May 10, 1870 at Gastonia, Gaston Co., N.C. and died at her home at Gravelly, Ark., May 15, 1947 (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 12, 1947)
Mrs. Emma Frances Rice, aged 82, of Danville died Sunday at the Yell County Hospital. She was born at Dardanelle and was the widow of Charles T. Rice. She was a Methodist and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Wallace Bullock of Russellville. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, April 21, 1960)
Mrs. Frank Rice, aged 84, widow of Frank Rice, died Tuesday at her home at Danville. She was a native of Indiana and lived here 54 years. She was a Methodist.
Survivors include three sons. C. Burr Rice of Los Angeles, Ruben T. Rice of Danville and Leonard Rice of Cotter; two daughters, Mrs. Earl Edmondson of Little Rock and Mrs. Robert Cowger of Danville; a brother, John Downey of Marion, Ind.; nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren and a great-great grandchild. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 YRS AGO, DANVILLE, ARKANSAS - Originally published on Thursday, April 22, 1954)
Perry David Rigg, 74 resident of Augusta, Kans, died there at 8:45 o'clock Tuesday, Oct. 14, 1947. A retired rural mail carrier was born Feb. 16, 1873. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, October 30, 1947)
Waveland man ends life by jumping into spillway - James H. Robbins, 63, of Waveland, ended his life Friday, April 16, 1948, by jumping into the whirlpool water of the spillway below Blue Mountain Dam.
Both his wife and Dr. E. O. Underwood, who were with him at the time, tried to restrain him, but he broke their hold and jumped 35 feet into the swirling water they reported to undertakers and officers. The body was recovered a short time later about 100 yards downstream, after guards had closed the floodgates. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 22, 1948)
Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Jane Roberts, 75, of North Little Rock, who died Sunday in her home, were conducted Tuesday in Griffin-Leggett Chapel by the Rev. L. C. Tedford and the Rev. J. B. Newton. She was a member of the Grace Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Aubrey Roberts, North Little Rock and Orville Roberts, Almeda, Tex. two daughters, Mrs. Ruby Nell Brannon and Miss Ruth Roberts of Little Rock; a brother, J. M. Fort, North Little Rock; a sister, Mrs. Minnie Peyton, Indepdence, Ia. and seven grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD - Originally published on Thursday, December 18, 1958)
Ernest O. Robinson, 34 of Centerville, fell dead in a field where he had been working last Friday afternoon. Oren Cain, a neighbor who had been with Robison missed him and returned to find him dead. Robinson had been suffering from a serious heart ailment for several years.
He is survived by his wife, Geneval; three brothers, Ed of Danville, Gene of Dardanelle Rt. and J. L. of Searcy; by his grandfather, Joe Cherry of Danville and four aunts and two uncles. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 6, 1956)
Injuries Fatal To Birta Man - J. A. Robinson, who would have become postmaster of Birta Monday, died in a Morrilton Hospital Sunday of injuries suffered near Gleason Friday. Robinson was crushed between two railroad cars while working at a cement plant. Witnesses said two tractors were being used to move the cars which were on a siding near the plant, and Robinson apparently misjudged the distance between the cars. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, July 5, 1951)
James L. Robinson, age 80, of near Havana died on May 5, 1955.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Flora Powell Robinson, three sons, Harve of Danville, Delbert of Havana and Eddie of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Leona Morgan of Brownsville, Texas and Mrs. Ethel Strickland of the home, 23 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 12, 1956)
Two Fishermen Missing At Dardanelle Rescue workers dragged the Arkansas River near Dardanelle from early Sunday morning until Wednesday morning in a search for Jack Hodges, age 32, and John Robinson, age 30 both of Dardanelle. Sheriff Herman McCormick said a 17 foot rise in the river forced a discontinuation of dragging operations Wednesday afternoon to aid in the search for the bodies. The two men have been missing since Saturday afternoon when they went fishing on the river. The boat was found floating upside down by fisherman at about 4 p. m. Saturday. (YELL COUNTY RECORD. 50 Years Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 14, 1959)
Mrs. Mary Robinson died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hulon Wiser, July 9, 1952 at the age of 69 years. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church for many years and a lifelong resident of Yell County.
She is survived by seven children, three daughters, Mrs. Burl Mott and Mrs. Hulon Wiser of Havana, Mrs. Claud Cherry of England; four sons, Elmen and Boyde of Havana, Dewey of Danville, Ellis of Benton; 18 grandchildren; two great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 17, 1952)
Thomas Jefferson Robinson, age 82, a retired lumberman of Ola, died Saturday at his home. Mr. Robinson was a native of Magnolia and was a Methodist.
Survivors include two sons, C. J. and Tom Robinson of Ola; one daughter, Mrs. H. C. Cobb of Ola; one brother, Clyde Robinson of Alabama; two sisters, Mrs. R. L. Gates and Mrs. Sam Keeton of California and five grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 9, 1956)
Preston Calhoun Roe was born in 1871 and died at the home of his son, Orval, near Greenwood on September 11, 1959. He was formerly of New Bethel and was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church.
He is survived by four sons, Jeff of Tulance, Calif. Tilton and Sydney of San Fernando, Calif. and Orval of Greenwood; one sister, Nora Roe Gossett of Plainview; nine grandchildren and several great grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, October 1, 1959)
Alfred E. Rogers, age 73, passed away in his home June 26, after a short illness. He was born in the Liberty community on Huckleberry Mtn. and spent his entire life in Logan and Yell counties. He was a farmer, engaged in beef cattle and the broiler business.
Survivors include his widow, Versia Henson Rogers; four sons, Carl of the Liberty community, Arlton of Havana, Osby of the home, Major J. W. of the Air Force, Oklahoma City; three grandchildren, Mabel Faye, Anna Jean and Carl Dean; three sisters. Mrs. Eva Gray of Havana, Mrs. Susie Miller of Havana, Mrs. Amie McCauley of Brinkley; and several nieces and nephews. (Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Thursday, June 30, 1960)
Calvin Clayton Rogers, 84, departed this life June 16, 1954 at the home of his son, Ted Rogers in Minanda, Calif.
He is survived by three sons, Ted and Fred of Pontiac, Mich, and Joe of Sacramento, Calif, three daughters, Mrs. Loe McCall of Sacramento, Mrs. Lois Haus of Oklahoma, and Mrs. Veta Terral of El Dorado. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 YRS AGO, DANVILLE, ARKANSAS - Originally published on Thursday, June 24, 1954)
David Elwood Rogers, 79, died at his home near Havana, August 27, 1956. He was born in Logan County.
He is survived by his widow, two daughters, Mrs. Grace Foster of Ft. Smith and Mrs. Verna Parker of Havana; two sons, Oliver of Havana and Eugene of Belleville, one bother Sargus of California; 16 grandchildren and one grandchild. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 6, 1956)
George Edley Rogers, age 77, died February 20, 1958. He was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church.
He is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Artie Hood of Belleville, Mrs. E. F. Burrows of Havana, Mrs. Floyd Shott of Texas, Mrs. Odis Shaver of Ft. Smith and Mrs. Harold Smith of Booneville; four sisters, Mrs. Joe Wilson of Belleville, Mrs. Will Henson of Poteau, Okla. Mrs. Henry Smith of Stigler, Okla. Mrs. Odis Skinner of Phoenix, Ariz.; two brothers, Bert Rogers of Stigler and Bill Rogers of Hugo, Okla.; 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 27, 1958)
Mrs. Jewell Rogers, age 43, died at her home at Waveland December 22, 1948 and was buried Christmas eve at Moore's Chapel.
Funeral service was conducted by Rev. James Fouts from Golden City. The Walker Quartet from Blue Mtn. did the singing.
She is survived by her husband, Charlie Roberts; a daughter, Mane; and a son, Bobbie. Three brothers Ike Clack, Calif. R. C. Clack, New Mexico, and Harvey Clack, Cedar Creek west; one sister, Mrs. Edna Williams, Moore's Chapel. She lived a devoted Christian life and loved by all who knew her. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, December 30, 1948)
Mrs. Mary Ellen Rogers born February 2, 1870 and died February 18, 1950 at the home of her niece, Mrs. Inez Hines, Waldron. She was a member of the Baptist Church and lived a devoted Christian life. Burial was at Moore's Chapel Monday afternoon.
She is survived by her four children, Andrew Rogers, Oxford, Kansas, Sidney Rogers, Los Angeles, Calif. Mrs. Nancy Gibbs, Grand Junction, Colo. and Mrs. Voiozie Harkey, Oxnard, Calif., and a host of other relatives and friends. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 23, 1950)
Matt Rogers was born January 28, 1872 and departed this life September 25, 1949 at the age of 77 years 7 months and 28 days. He was born on Mt. Magazine, Logan County and resided in the surrounding vicinity his entire life. He was united in marriage to Kate Manes in 1890, and to this union eleven children were born, eight of who survive. He was converted and joined the Premitative Baptist Church in his early married life.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Clara Rogers of Havana; four sons, Joe of Magazine, Edd and Bud of Havana and Jim of Fairfax, Okla. four daughters, Lizzie and Gladys of Blue Mountain, Leta of Havana, and Ola of England, Ark. Seven step children, Noah of Austin, Texas, Preston of Elevenworth, Kans., Arthur of Belleville, Mrs. Ethel Dubois of Popular Bluff, Mo. Mrs. Sarah Bland of Corning, Mrs. Clara Rogers of Belleville, Mrs. John Blackwell of Danville; two half-brothers, Calip and Thedra, and one half-sister, Effie all of Poteau, Okla.; 63 grand children and19 great grandchildren and a host of friends. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 29, 1949)
Mrs. Susan Caroline Rogers, age 79, died February 26, 1954 at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Gerald Boyles, in Wichita, Kansas. Mrs. Rogers has been a resident of Wichita for the past eight years, having moved there from Havana.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Gerald Boyles of Wichita and Mrs. Kenneth Hawkins of Seattle, Wash.; three sons, Andy of Augusta, Kans. Irving of Wichita and Everett of Eagle Rock, Calif.; two brothers, Robert Lee and Henry Lee, both of Paris; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Her husband, Thomas Rogers, preceded her in death in 1921. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 YRS AGO, DANVILLE, ARKANSAS - Originally published on Thursday, March 4, 1954)
Four County War Dead Arrive In U. S. Four Yell County World War II dead are among the 5,442 American dead due to arrive in New York on April 1 and 2. Being returned from military cemeteries at Henry Chapel, Belgium, and Valor's and Epical, France are the bodies of Pfc. Opal M. Archer, son of Idus R. Archer of Danville, Pvt. Jeff Black, son of Mrs. Veto Black of Bluffton and Pvt. Earnest O. Rolland, son of Mrs. Loud M. Rollans, Rt. 2 Belleville. Being returned from a D-Day cemetery in Normandy is the body of Cpl. Pat H. Lassiter, Jr. husband of Edna L. Lassiter of Belleville. The information was released by the American Graves Registration Division at Memphis, where the bodies will be shipped for distribution to the homes. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 1, 1948)
Military services will be conducted by the Danville American Legion Post, Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at the New Hope cemetery, for Pvt. Earnest O. Rollans, whose body will arrive from Memphis Saturday.
Pvt. Rollans, who was killed in action in World War II, was the husband to Ludie Rollans of Ranger, and the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Rollans. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 15, 1948)
Services held for Pvt. Earnest Odell Rollans - Funeral services were conducted at New Hope Sunday, April 18 for Pvt. Earnest Odell Rollans, one of the heroic war dead returned from overseas for burial.
Pvt. Rollans, who was 36 years of age at the time of his death, lived near Danville when inducted into the army February 1, 1944. He landed in Italy August 15, 1944 with Company B. 143 Inf. 36th Div. 7th army. He was killed by a mine explosion in France, November 21, 1944. The body was first buried at Epinal, France, from where it arrived in Danville Saturday morning, April 17.
Full military rites were performed by the Danville American Legion Post and were conducted by Rev. Charlie Lankford, pastor of the Russellville Church of Christ assisted by Rev. John Freeman, pastor of the Danville Baptist Church. At the close of the services, Pvt. Rollan's widow was presented with the flag which draped the casket.
Pvt. Rollans is survived by his widow, Ludie M. Rollans, and daughter, Shirley Ann of Ranger; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Rollans, Chickalah; two brothers, Robert Ray in the Navy, Virgil, Havana; four sisters, Mrs. Odie Mayers and Mrs. Lemoyne Barnett, Chickalah, Mrs. Homer Deeds, Delaware, Mrs. Lemonyne Peterson, Dardanelle and a host of other relatives and friends. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 29, 1948)
W. R. Rollans, age 74, died in a Little Rock hospital Sunday, April 5, 1959. Mr. Rollans was a member of the Church of Christ and a retired farmer. He was a lifelong resident of Logan and Yell Counties having made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Adie Mayer of Dardanelle, for the past 13 years.
Survivors are three other daughters, Mrs. Lemoyne Barnett of Dardanelle, Mrs. Lemoyne Peterson of Little Rock, and Mrs. Homer Deeds of Manila; two sons, Robert Ray Rollans of Long Beach, Calif. and Virgil Rollans of Clinton, Okla.; three sisters, Mrs. Jack Cavens of Bakersfield, Calif. Mrs. Mattie Barto of Ft. Smith and Mrs. Effie Lynn of Delaware; 21 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD. 50 Years Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 16, 1959)
The funeral of Mrs. Cora McGlothlan Rood, who died in Yuma, Arizona, was conducted in the Birta cemetery Friday by Rev. E. L. Turner of Conway and choir, the Biglow Quartette. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, October 23, 1947)
Edward Fay Rose was born at Waltreak September 3, 1923. He died March 21, 1951 in Velasco, Texas. He served with the army and spent 21 months overseas with the 29th Inf. Division.
He is survived by his wife, Rachel Rose, and five children, Charles Edward, Carlene, Larry, Carol and Jimmie. His mother, Mrs. W. O. Black of Waltreak; four brothers, Marshel, of Bluffton, Joe of Ola, Oschar and Roy of Velasco, Texas; two sisters Mrs. Jack Isham, of Waltreak and Mrs. Ezra Moore, of Tulsa, Okla. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, March 29, 1951)
Mrs. Altha Pickens Rounsaville, age 66, died unexpectedly at her home on Chickalah Mountain, Saturday, February 11, 1956.
She is survived by her husband, Sammie Rounsaville, one daughter, Mrs. William Ellis of Little Rock; one son, Reed Rounsaville of West Chickalah; two brothers, Dewey Pickens of Belleville and Merritt Pickens of California; four sisters, Mrs. George Dean and Mrs. Stanley Anderson of Holdenville, Okla and Mrs. Dorothy West and Mrs. Howard Gordon of North Carolina; six grandchildren and one great grandchild. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 16, 1956)
Mrs. Ruby Rowe, wife of J. S. Rowe of Water Valley, Miss, died at her home on Wood Street on Sunday Morning. She was 60 years old. Mrs. Rowe was a sister of Mrs. W. H. O'Hara, Danville. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, October 30, 1947)
Hoyte N. Rowland, 48, of Little Rock, was found dead last Thursday in his Adler Hotel room in Memphis. His death resulted from a hear attack. Rowland was field supervisor for the Department of Agriculture's Stabilization and Conservation Committee. A graduate of Oucahita College he attended Arkansas State Teachers College and had taught school for several years in West Memphis. He was a member of the Highland Methodist Church.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mary Lou Hogan Rowland; a son, Thomas Rowland, a daughter, Martha Jo Rowland all of Little Rock; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Rowland of Hampton; two brothers, Carl Rowland of Danville and Troy Lee Rowland of Hooks, Tx. and a sister, Mrs. Oscar Snow of Camden. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs AGO, DANVILLE, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 19, 1954)
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