YELL County Arkansas Obits ..... and More
YELL COUNTY RECORD 50 Years Ago 1947 - 1960(Jun)
Steelman, Calvin C. -- VanZant, Vollie Autman
Calvin C. Steelman, 71, retired railroad agent and resident of Banks for most of his life, died in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Carl Rowland, here Monday. He was a native of Calhoun County and a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include a son, Noble O. Steelman, Warren; two daughters, Mrs. Rowland and Mrs. Carl Cain, Wynne and three grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 12, 1952)
Daniel Stephens, age 44, a lifelong resident of Belleville, died at a Little Rock hospital, May 13, 1952. He was a Baptist.
He is survived by his Wife; two sons, Wendle and Bernie Stephens of Los Angeles, and three daughters, Misses Betty and Wonice Stephens of Belleville and Mrs. Elice Pickins of Los Angeles. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 22, 1952)
Frank Stevens, date or place of birth unknown, of Waveland, March 22, 1947. [no other details included in 50Yrs Ago Column] (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April, 3, 1947)
Mrs. Addie Adeline Stevenson, aged 79, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Carl Woodard of Belleville Wednesday March 9. She was a native of Tennessee and had lived at Belleville about 11 years. She was a Baptist.
Survivors other than Mrs. Woodard are another daughter, Mrs. Flora Ann Partin of Baton Rouge, La.; a son, Lawrence Stevens of Little Rock; 14 grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, March 17, 1960)
Joe Steward, age 57 was killed January 5, 1954 while working in the oil field in Oklahoma.
He is survived by his wife and nine children. Three daughters, Mrs. Lillian Jarnagin of Okla. City, Mrs. Nelle Merian, Stockton, Calif, Mollie Ruth Steward, Lovington, New Mexico; six sons, J. E. Wayne and Kenneth of California John of Okla. City, George and James of Durant, Okla., his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Steward, Belleville; seven sisters, Mrs. Susie Wallace of Pen Ridge, Mrs. Jimmie Yandell of Havana, Mrs. Leila Yandell, Stillwater, Okla, Mrs. Ila Rowe, Snyder, Okla, Mrs. Lorena Bryant, California, Mrs. Ella Joe Yandell, Ft. Smith and Mrs. Marie Garrett, Aubry, Ark. four brothers, Fenner of Conway, Bondie of Marianna, Cledy of Skellytown, Texas and Earl of Okla. City; eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 YRS AGO, DANVILLE, ARKANSAS - Originally published on Thursday-January 14, 1954)
Arlie Otto Stewart, age70, of Belleville Rt. 1 died at the Yell County Hospital Monday, June 27 He was a native of Texas, a retired farmer and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Clara Mae Stewart; four sons, Homer J. Stewart, Bruce W. Stewart, William Otto Stewart all of Belleville Rt. 1 and Bolen Leston Stewart of Winslow; two sisters, Mrs. C. J. Ake, Havana and Mrs. T. D. Owen, Duncan, Okla. four grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. (Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Thursday, June 30, 1960)
T-Sgt. Jack Stewart- Final rites were held last week for Marine TSgt. Jack Stewart, 30, at Bellflower, Calif. He was killed in a traffic crash near the Barstow Marine Base where was stationed.
In addition to his wife, Doria Russell Stewart, he is survived by five brothers, Kenneth of Bellflower, Wayne of Saugus, John of Oklahoma City, George and James of Durant, Okla. and two sisters, Mrs. Nell Merin of Stockton and Molly Stewart of New Mexico.
Just a month ago Joe Stewart, father of T-Sgt. was killed in an accident in the Oklahoma oil fields. T-Sgt. Stewart was a veteran of 14 years in the Marine Corps. He served in World War II and spent a year in a hospital recovering from wounds and was wounded again in Korea in 1952. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 YRS AGO, DANVILLE, ARKANSAS - Originally published on Thursday, March 4, 1954)
Mrs. Mary Stout died at her home in Wing, Sunday, January 16, 1949. She was born in Belleville and had lived in and around Wing for thel ast twenty-five years.
She is survived by her husband, two sons, Jack and Billy; four daughters Anna, Dorthy, Joy and Mary all of Wing; one sister, Miss Evie Tollison of Briggsville and four brothers, Ted of Briggsville, Ralph of Bigelow, Alvin of Watson and Winton of Hot Springs.
Services were held at the home Tuesday and interment in the Rover Cemetery with the Cornwell funeral Home in charge. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 20, 1949)
Mrs. Rudell Strauss, aged 40, died Tuesday, June 3, at a Fullerton, CA hospital. She was a member of the Christian Church.
Survivors include her husband, Steve Strauss; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lige Moudy, Danville; one sister, Mrs. Lois Miller, Danville; one brother, Haydon Moudy, Danville. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 12, 1958)
Infant Betty Stroud - 2 lb. 4 oz. Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Stroud Jr. died six and one-half hours after birth at the Paris hospital Sunday, November26.
Services were held at Mt Salem Monday by Rev. Fritz E. Goodbar.
Mrs. Stroud is reported to be in a serious condition. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 30, 1950)
Mrs. Callie Donnie Stroude, age 53, died at her home near Belleville on Sunday February 13, 1955. She was born at London, Ark., a daughter of the fate Robert Gibson and Delnora Price Gibson. She was a member of the Wilson Free Will Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, T. L. Stroude, of Belleville and uncle and several nieces and nephews. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 24, 1955)
Mrs. Lundia A. Sugg, age 85, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Roxy Dooly, Belleville, Thursday, October 27, 1949.
She was the widow of the late J. S. Sugg and is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Dooly of Belleville and Mrs. Thedia Joiner of Checotah, Oklahoma; and a son, L. M. Sugg, Little Rock.
Funeral services were conducted Monday in the Belleville Methodist Church by the Rev. C. R. Nance and Rev. B. A. McKnight. Burial was in the Belleville Cemetery. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 3, 1949)
Mrs. W. S. Sugg, age 78, died Sunday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Robert Earl Maxwell, at Nashville, Tenn. She was a Presbyterian and a native of Belleville.
She is survived by her husband, W S. Sugg; two sons, B. A. Sugg of Helena and E. A. Sugg of Ft. Smith; a sister, Mrs. Tom Ivie of Dardanelle; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 8, 1956)
Vernon V Sugg, of St. Petersburg, Fla, died in St. Anthony's Hospital in that city on April 17, 1956 from cancer. Mr. Sugg was born and raised in Dardanelle. He was a Post Officer inspector until his retirement at which time he went to St. Petersburg to make his home. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 19, 1956)
Mrs. Lou E. Suggs died in a Fort Smith hospital on July 5, 1956. She had lived her entire life in Arkansas and had lived in Fort Smith for the last two years.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Opal Phillips of Belleville Rt. 1 and Mrs. Ina Smith of Hackett; four sons, Ed Johnson of Oregon, Fred Johnson of California, Clon Applegate of Oregon; one sister, Mrs. Belle Hill of Texas; 37 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 27, 1956)
Mrs. Julia Phredonia Sullivant, age 81, was born June 19, 1867, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Sullivant of Corinth and died in the Danville Clinic May 12. She lived in Belleville most of her life. Burial was May 14 in the Belleville Cemetery.
Miss Sullivant is survived by one brother, Marue, of Stillwater, OK and 26 nephews and nieces. Rev. Thomas Whiddon of Danville and Rev. Wilson of Belleville held the services. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, May 24, 1951)
Lee Summit, age 67, Ola farmer, died Monday at a Russellville hospital.
Surviving relatives include three sons, Lewis A, Ivan L. and Grover D. Summit, all of California; four daughters, Mrs. Willie Penny and Mrs. Edward Clough of Ola, Mrs. Jack Perrigo of California and Mrs. Virginia Mabry of Texas; six brothers, Willie Summit of Ola, Jim and Isaac Summit of Sims, Joseph and Bryan Summit of Oklahoma and Charley of Bluffton; A sister, Mrs. Julia Willard of California, and 13 grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, February 22, 1951)
Mrs. W. H. Summit, born November 20, 1879 died January 6, 1948 at the Danville Clinic.
She is survived by her husband, W. H. Summit, two sons, Merle and Marlow of Ola and a daughter, Mrs. Clad Barnes of Ola.
Funeral services were conducted at the Ola Assembly of God Church with Rev. Ivan Marcum of Plainview, Officiating. She was laid to rest in the Oakland Cemetery near Ola. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 29, 1948)
Mrs. Bonnie Sue Swaim, age 29, died of Leukemia on September 25, 1954 in St. Mary's Hospital, Russellville. Mrs. Swaim was born July 29, 1925, in Belleville, a daughter of W. P. McKinney and Rhoda Robinson McKinney.
She is survived by her husband, Loyal Wayne Swaim of Russellville; one son, Randy Wayne Swaim; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. McKinney, of Belleville; three sisters, Mrs. E. V, Greenlee and Mrs. Jack Harrod, both of Belleville and Mrs. H. B. Patton of Dermott. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs AGO, DANVILLE, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 30, 1954)
Mrs. Josephine Armenda Swaim, age 85, of Aly, widow of O. P. Swaim, died Saturday at her home.
She is survived by four sons, Gus Swaim of Texas, G. B. and Guy Swaim of Aly and Gib Swaim of Gould; four daughters, Mrs. A. A. McCormick of Fort Smith, Mrs. Elmer Hicks of Booneville, Mrs. Jess Keener of Onyx and Mrs. Sid Foyle of Pine Grove, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Mattie Priddy of Sulphur, Okla. and Mrs. Vin Walker of Austin, Tx.; 31 grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD. 50 Years Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 30, 1959)
Larry Swaim, age 6, son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Swaim of Aly passed away Wed. February 23, 1949 in the home of his uncle, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Smith at Hot Springs.
He is survived by his parents and three brothers, Joe Harold, Jim Bill and Fred Merril; grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. O. P Swaim; and many other relatives and friends. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, March 3, 1949)
Casa Man Dies In Fire Hurbert Swilley, age 50, Casa laborer, died Sunday in a fire which destroyed his two-room house in Casa. The victim apparently caused the blast when he poured kerosene into a wood heater, according to Sheriff A. A. Wright of Perry County. A neighbor heard a muffled explosion some time before the fire was discovered, Wright said. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, December 25, 1952)
Linton Swilling Killed In Wreck-Linton Swilling, former local resident, was killed in a car wreck in New Mexico Saturday. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, March 22, 1951)
Mrs. W.A. Swilling, 72, of Havana, Saturday, March 22, 1947. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, March 27, 1947)
Mrs. Kathryn Talley, age 17, of Kansas City, Mo. formerly from the Mosley community in Yell County, died at a hospital in Kansas City on May 17.
Funeral services were on May 18, with burial in the Chickalah cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Louis Talley of Kansas City; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Miller of Mosley and several brothers and sisters of the home. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, May 24, 1951)
William Lester Talley, aged 60, died Friday at his home near Danville. A native of Arkansas, he was a son of the late A. J. and Rebecca Talley.
Surviving are two brothers, Tom and Virgil Talley, both of Danville; and six sisters, Mrs. O. K. Moore of Belleville, Mrs. Ruth Chapman of Missouri, Mrs. A. D. Shinn of Deleware, Mrs. Lillie Thrat of Blue Mountain and Mrs. Abb Tubs and Mrs. Louis Maudy, both of California. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, April 12, 1951)
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary A. Tate, 76, who died at 10:40 a. m. Sunday in the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. Walter Padgett were held Wednesday at 2 p. m. in the Danville Baptist Church. Officiating at the last rites were Rev. Jack Hull, pastor. Burial was in Danville Cemetery beside her husband, Thomas Tate, who died in May, 1945. Mrs. Tate was born February 14, 1876 in Scott County and had been a lifelong resident of Arkansas. Before moving to Perry County in 1954, she had resided in Rover, Danville, Plainview, Belleville and various other Yell county communities. She had also lived in Hot Springs and Benton.
Besides Mrs. Padgett, she is survived by five other daughters, Mrs. Ida Albright, Oakland, Calif, Mrs. Martha Willard, Harlingen, Tex. Mrs. Susan Brown, Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Katherine Elmer, New Orleans, La. and Mrs. Betty Ann Chronister, Cleveland, Ohio; three sons, Jacob Carey of Seattle, Wash., John R of Little Rock and Richard of San Bernardino, Calif, 22 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 2, 1955)
Mrs. Imogene Chappel Taurte, formerly of Danville, passed away while on the operating table in Aubuckle, Calif. February 3, 1948, at her age of 18 years and five months and was laid to rest at that place February 5 with a great host of her many friends attending the service. The flowers were many and beautiful, a lot being sent from Danville by her friends here. Thursday, February 18, 1948 (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 12, 1948)
Mrs. Ada Alma Taylor, age 69, died Tuesday in her home in Chickalah. A lifelong resident of Chickalah, she was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Henry J. Taylor and four daughters, Mrs. Etta Slatten, Dardanelle, Rt 2, Mrs. Arledia Smith, McCrory, Mrs. Sylvia Bates, Dardanelle, Route 3, and Mrs. Vorena Waid, Dardanelle, Route 2; three sons, Floyd and Bob Taylor, Little Rock, and J. T. Taylor, Dardanelle, Route 2; three brothers, J. W. Green, Hannah, Okla. J. H. Green, Dardanelle, C. R. Green, Weleetka, Okla. 23 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, July 19, 1951)
Owen Taylor, aged 53, died of a heart attack June 22, 1949. He leaves to mourn: his widow and one daughter, Mrs. T. J. Daniel, of North Little Rock and one foster son, Joe Lofland of the home. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 7, 1949)
Mrs. Rose Taylor, 45, wife of Floyd Taylor, died at her home in Bryant September 5, 1956. She was a member of the Bauxite Baptist Church and had taught school in Bryant for 12 years.
Survivors include her husband; three children, Anna Lou, Nettie Sue and Floyd-Lyle; one brother, George Lee Carpenter of Bluffton; three sisters, Dora Ferguson of Bluffton, Hazel Smith of England and Dexter Ballew of Springfield, Ore. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 13, 1956)
Funeral service for Mrs. Sally Elizabeth Smith Taylor, age 73, were held at the Belleville Methodist Church Saturday afternoon, Rev. George Findley of Havana officiating, assisted by Rev. Billy Dennis.
She was married to Noble J. Taylor in 1891, who preceded her in death, and is survived by three son, Leonard of Ft. Smith, Jack of Thibodaux, La. and Glenn of Havana; four daughters, Mrs. W. H. Reynolds and Mrs. Opal Pledger of Belleville, Mrs. George West of Dardanelle and Mrs. Ted Pledger of Thibodaux, La; and by 13 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Burial was in Belleville cemetery. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 4, 1948)
William Henry Taylor was born near Lankford, Alabama in 1859, where he grew to manhood and married Miss Judy Richard. Shortly afterward they moved to Arkansas, in 1887, where he spent the remainder of his life. The past few years was in the home of his youngest daughter, Mrs. Pearl Haston of Waltreak, where he passed away on March 21st, 1949 lacking until the 10th of April being 90 years old. He lived in Havana for more than 40 years and served as an Elder in the Church of Christ during all this time.
Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Mina Evans of Louisiana, Mrs. R. A. Baker, Arkansas, Mrs. C. M. Haston of Waltreak, Mrs. Julius Weldon, Ft. Smith, and Mrs. Chester McBride, Havana; 26 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
Services were conducted in the Church of Christ in Havana Tuesday with Brother Frazier, Ft. Smith and H. D. Jackson, Havana officiating. Burial was in the Havana Cemetery. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, March 24, 1949)
Mrs. Theodocia Teal, age 86, died in her home on Cedar Creek, Monday May 31, 1948, after many months of illness. She was born and raised at Cedar Creek and lived there all her life.
She was survived by a daughter, Mrs. Pearl Smith of the home; granddaughter, Virginia Smith of Little Rock; stepdaughter, Mrs. Mamie Nelson of Phoenix, Arizona; two brothers, J. C. Smith of Paris, W. M. Smith, Tulsa, OK and 23 nephews and 12 nieces. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 10, 1948)
Mrs. Carrie Adams Tedder, age 80, of New Bethel died at her home November 29, 1948.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. John Freeman at the New Bethel Church, Tuesday afternoon. She came to Yell County from Georgia at an early age.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sylvester Tedder, and is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Denney of Culver City. Calif.; a son, Seaborn Tedder of the home; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 25, 1948)
John Edgar Terrill, age 69, died at his home in Plainview on February 16, 1958. He was a native of Mo. and had lived at Plainview the past four years. He was a retired waterworks engineer and a veteran of World War I.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, John Terrill of Plainview and Edger Terrill of Mo.; one daughter, Mrs. John Phillips of Long Beach, Cal; his mother, Mrs. Mary Lee Hall of Fontana, Cal.; a sister and half-brother and four grand children. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 27, 1958)
George Thacker, age 49, a carpenter of Danville, died in a Little Rock hospital-Saturday. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 23, 1947)
George Thacker [no other details included in 50Yrs Ago Column] (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 23, 1947)
Oscar Columbus Thacker, age 68, a retired blacksmith of Danville, died Friday at his home. He was a Mason and a native of Plainview.
He is survived by his wife; three sons, Cecil Thacker of Danville, Carl Thacker of Atlanta, Ga. and Cheedie Thacker of St. Louis Mo. four daughters, Mrs. Marie Webb of Oklahoma City, Mrs. Iona Dart of Danville, Mrs. Fanny Avery of Ola and. Mrs. Clara Meadows of Tampa, Fla. one brother, Charlie Thacker, Danville; one sister, Fannie Manning, Bakers-field, Calif, and 14 grandchildren, relatives and friends. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 7, 1955)
Mrs. Lovenia Tharp, age 59, died February 21, 1954 at the home of a son in Long Beach, Calif.
She is survived by her husband, Bill Tharp; two sons, Thomas N. Pearson of Long Beach and Cecil Pearson of Barley, Ark; three daughters, Mrs. Lorena Gooch of Barley, Mrs. Daisy George of Danville and Mrs. Eula Gean Ward of San Jose, Calif; her mother Mrs. Viola Copher of Danville and seven sisters and one brother; and 12 grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 YRS AGO, DANVILLE, ARKANSAS - Originally published on Thursday, March 4, 1954)
Mrs. Cordelia Thomas, age 85, died February 5, 1956 at her home in Waveland. She was a lifelong resident of Yell County and a member of the Baptist Church.
She is survived by a son, H. B. Thomas of Waveland, a stepson, Ollie Thomas of Waveland, two daughters, Mrs. Nettie Nelms of Waveland and Mrs. Mary Sheppard of McAlester, Okla. 24 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 9, 1956)
H. H. Thomas, 76, of Batesville, Miss. formerly of Waveland, died at his home on Thursday, August 9, 1951. He was born and raised in Yell County, leaving for Mississippi in 1920. He was a farmer.
In a addition to his wife he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Katie Hood of North Little Rock, Mrs. Flossie Sewell of Ft. Smith and Mrs. Ferby Percell of Van Buren; two sons, C. O. Thomas of Danville and Claude Thomas of Havana; and number of grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, August 16, 1951)
Mrs. Janie Thomas of Danville passed away Friday, February 25, the day following her 65th birthday. She was born in Garden City, Iowa and had been a resident of Danville for the past 49 years. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, March 3, 1949)
Mrs. Portia Thomas, age 61, died Friday, August 31, 1951 at a Russellville hospital. She was a native of Pittsburg, Kan. but lived at Piney most of her life. She was member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Charley Thomas of Ola; three sons, Wilson Storment of Fort Smith, Paul Storment of Ozark and Junior Thomas of Ola; a daughter, Mrs. A. J. Stacks of Lepanto; a brother, Ranzo Thompson of Steigler, Okla.; a sister, Mrs. Maudie Storment of London; 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, September 13, 1951)
Mrs. A. S. Thompson of Ola died Monday in Gurdon hospital after a long illness.
Survivors include her husband, A. S. Thompson; a son, Dr. A. S. Thompson, Jr. of Gurdon; a daughter, Mrs. Joe Lowery of Warren; a sister and five grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, October 11, 1956)
Mrs. Nettie Thompson, age 86, formerly of Danville, died last week at Tacoma, Wash. where she had been living with her daughter. She moved to Danville about 1937 and left here in 1955.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Aurie Thompson of Groveport, Ohio and Mrs. Augie Thompson of Tacoma and three nephews. (YELL COUNTY RECORD - Originally published on Thursday, March 5, 1959)
Thomas Ivan Thompson, age 80, of Havana died at Paris, November 12, 1952. He was a retired rail roadman and had lived around Belleville and Havana for the past 50 years.
He is survived by one son, Joseph Thompson, of Barger, Texas and two grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 20, 1952)
David Lee Tidwell was born November 29, 1879 at Buford, Ga. and died July 31, 1956 at a Little Rock hospital at the age of 76. He was a retired farmer and had lived most of his life in Yell County.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Cynthia Tidwell; seven daughters, Retta of the home, Mrs. Wanell Kmbrough of Danville, Mrs. Ruth Hunt of Modesto, Calif. Mrs. Betty Penderfraft of Lake Hughs, Calif. Miss Helen Tidwell of Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Bertha Hipp of Blue Ball; two sons, Joe Tidwell of Danville and Floyd Tidwell of Gorman, Calif. two sisters, Mrs. Anna Johnson of Los Bamas, Calif. and Mrs. Sally Dewitt of Roland, Okla.; ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 9, 1956)
David Wendell Tidwell was bornSeptember31, 1931 and passed away August 2, 1952 when the pickup truck he was driving overturned and killed him. He was alone when the accident happened, 12 miles north of Euka, Nevada.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Tidwell; six sisters, Retta and Helen, of home, Mrs. Leo Kimbrough of Danville, Mrs. Raymond Hunt of Modesto, Calif., Mrs. Rupert Hunt of Gorman, Calif. and Mrs. Elbert Pendergraft of Hopkinsville, Ky.; two brothers, Joe and Floyd of Saugus, Calif. and on half sister, Mrs. Jim Hipp of Garden Bottom; four nephews and six nieces and a great host of uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 28, 1952)
Seven former Yell County Residents Killed by Tornado - Mr. and Mrs. E.U. Tidwell and five children, who formerly lived in the Chalybeate community, were among 35 persons who lost their lives in a tornado that struck Union and Star City communities near Pine Bluff last Sunday.
Bodies of the seven members of the Tidwell family were sent to Danville Tuesday and services were held at the Chalybeate cemetery.
Mr. Tidwell was the son of Henry Tidwell of Chalybeate. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 5, 1947)
Funeral services were conducted at Chalybeate Friday, December 12, 1947 for Pvt. Jesse F. A. Tidwell, Yell County's first heroic war dead to be returned from overseas for reburial. Pvt. Tidwell, who was 36 years of age at the time of his death, was born near Danville and lived here until joining the Army February 26, 1942. He was reported killed in action June 7, 1944, while crossing the English Channel during the Normandy Invasion.
His body was returned from the St. Laurent Cemetery, Baveux, France. He was the son of Henry Tidwell of Danville. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 11, 1949)
Rites Held for Yell's First Returned War Dead Funeral services were conducted at Chalybeate Friday, December 12,1947 for Pvt. Jesse F. A. Tidwell, Yell County's first heroic war dead to be returned from overseas for burial.
Pvt. Tidwell, who was 36 years of age at the time of his death, was born near Danville and lived here until joining the army February 26, 1942. He was reported killed in action June 7, 1944, while crossing the English Channel during the Normandy invasion and was serving in the 533 Ordinance Division. His body was returned from the St. Laurent Cemetery, Baveux, France and arrived in Danville Thursday, December 11, at 3:46 a.m.
Full military rites were performed by the Danville American Legion Post and services were conducted by Rev. John Freeman, pastor of the Danville Baptist Church. Commander Lewis Nelson reported that approximately 45 men were in uniform at the funeral, with 21 actively participating. At the close of the services, Pvt. Tidwell's father, Henry Tidwell, was presented the flag which had draped the casket.
Pvt. Tidwell is survived by his father, Henry Tidwell of Danville, four brothers, Sam, of Jenny, Arkansas, Alonzo and Fonzo of Danville and Tommy of Blue Ball and two sisters, Mrs. Lillie Limbocker of Blue Ball and his twin sister, Mrs. Bessie Webb, of Althiemer, Ark. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, December 18, 1947)
Mrs. Nancy Katherine Tidwell, 65, died December 29. She was a member of the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church.
She is survived by three sons, Ray Horn of Danville, Merrell Horn of San Bruno, Calif. and Opal Horn of Waltreak; nine stepsons, three step-daughters and a number of grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, January 15, 1959)
Oscar Lawrence Tippin, age 63, died Sunday at Russellville hospital. He was a native of Yell County and lived at Ola, near where he had land holdings and farming enterprises.
Survivors include his wife; a son, George Tippin of Ola and a grandchild. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 20, 1955)
William Anderson Tippin, age 61, died in Fayetteville hospital Monday. He was a native of Dover and former resident of Ola.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Orlena Tippin; two sons, W. A. Tippin Jr. of Tulsa and Sgt. James Tippin of Biloxi, Miss, two daughters, Mrs. Mary Blakemore of Prairie Grove and Mrs. Sue O'Rourke of Tulsa and two grand children. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 23, 1949)
James P. Tollison, 79 years old, died Thursday morning at his home in Briggsville. He was a native of Georgia and a retired carpenter.
Surviving relatives include his wife; four sons, Ralph of Bigelow, Alvin of Watson and Quinton and Ted of Briggsville, a daughter, Miss Eva Tollison of Briggsville and 17 grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, June 14, 1951)
Ford Henry Tomlinson, 72, of Belleville died in a Little Rock hospital on April 15, 1958.
Survivors include a daughter. Miss Johnny Mae Tomlinson of Belleville; a sister, Mrs. Laura Green of Spokane, Wash. and a brother, J. T Tomlinson of California. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 1, 1958)
Mrs. Fossie Carrauthers Tramel, age 49 and a native of Yell County, died of cancer at her home in Belleville, September 13, 1954.
She is survived by her husband, S. V Tramel, one son, Leo Tramel of Belleville; her mother, Mrs. W M. Carrauthers of Poteau, Okla.; two brothers and two grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs AGO, DANVILLE, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 16, 1954)
Diane Catherine Trent, 13 months old, died Tuesday in a Little Rock Hospital.
She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Trent of Belleville and a twin sister, Deborah Kathleen and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Romar Humphreys of Belleville. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 23, 1956)
W. A. Truett, age 59, a former resident of Yell County, died at his home in Oklahoma City Tuesday, May 23, 1950.
He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Mrs. C. L. Gardner of Kansas City and Mrs. B. M. Keith of Tucson, Ariz. three sons, Sam L. Truett and Jack Truett of Oklahoma City and W. A. Truett, Jr. of Danville; a brother, J. H. Truett of Havana; and three sisters, Mrs. Emma D. Slay of Sand Springs, Okla., Mrs. Mae Cattley of Richmond, Calif. and Mrs. Beatrice Freeman of Shafter, Calif. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 1, 1950)
-Former resident killed at California Rock Plant -- Morris Tucker, 31, was instantly killed Wednesday afternoon, July 23, 1947, at 1:30 when the cable on a drag line broke and the boom struck the victim who was seated on a Mississippi wagon at the Tracy Rock and Gravel plant near Carbona, Calif. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 14, 1947)
Mrs. Pheobe Jane Tucker, age 82, died March 2, 1960 at a hospital in Russellville. She was a lifelong resident of Harkeys Valley.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Hoyte Green of Ft. Worth, Tex. Mrs. Row walker of Broken Arrow, Okla. And Mrs. Fred Pitts of Dardanelle; two sons, Arden Tucker and Arley Tucker of Dardanelle; two sisters, Mrs. Grover Murdock of San Antonia and Mrs. N. B. Rutledge of Branch; two brothers, J. P. Harkey of Dardanelle and H. C. Harkey of Webber Falls, Okla. 19 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, March 11, 1960)
Mrs. Dena Lokey Turner passed away, June 26, 1956 at the hospital in Danville. She was 61. Mrs. Turner spent most of her life in Havana, having married Joe Turner at Havana in 1914.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Myrle Frazier of the home and Mrs. Earl Alford of California, by a sister, a brother, two half sisters and two half brothers. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 5, 1956)
Thomas Spratley Turner, age 86, of Havana, died on January 27, 1950. He was born on February 16th, 1863, near China Grove, Alabama and was lovingly known around Havana as "Uncle Tom" (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 2, 1950)
Dr. Eric Ott Underwood, age 70, of Waveland died Monday in a hospital in Ft. Smith. Dr. Underwood had been a medical doctor at Waveland for the last 49 years. He was a graduate of the University Medical School in Little Rock, a member of the Arkansas Medical Society and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Estella Underwood; one son, John D. Underwood of Waveland; two daughters, Mrs. Fred Martin of Tottom, Okla. and Mrs. Edwin Hodges of Ft. Smith; a sister Mrs. E. L. McBride of Ft. Smith and six grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, March 24, 1960)
James R Valentine, born January 8, 1862 at Havana and passed away June 11, 1952 at Portland, Ore. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church.
He is survived by his wife, of Portland, Ore.; four sons, Edd of Dector, Ark., Hubert of Vernon, Texas, Gayle of Cathlamet, Wash.; four daughters, Mrs. Charles Chapp, Mrs. Roy Jenkins and Mrs. Garrett Chambers of Portland, Ore. and Mrs. Ollis McBride of Guadalupe, Calif. ; 17 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 26, 1952)
Francis Marion Vanlandingham, age 82, of Gravelly died Friday morning in a Perryville rest home. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include a half brother, Albert Vanlandingham, in California and a number of nieces and nephews. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, February 11, 1960)
Vollie Autman VanZant, age 71, of Havana, died unexpectedly Sunday while riding in an automobile with his son. Doctors reported that he suffered a heart attack. A native of Van Zandt County Texas, he had lived in Yell County for the past 60 years.
Surviving are his widow; three sons, Jim of Danville; Travis of Havana and Trenton D. of the U. S. Army stationed at Camp Chaffee; three daughters, Mrs. Elmer Cherry of Havana; Mrs. Ray Anderson of Sapulpa, Oklahoma and Mrs. Lahoma Stahl ofBelleville; two sisters, Mrs. Dora McElroy; and Mrs. Ella Hilderbrand, both of Texas and 16 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. (YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 1, 1949)
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