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Baker, Ira "Pet" -- Ball, R. B.
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Ira "Pet" Baker, age 88, of Danville, AR died Thursday, June 26, 2003 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. He was born December 10, 1914 in Danville, AR to the late Arthur Jackson and Willie Kennon Baker. He was a retired Quality Control supervisor for a Brewery Manufacturer, a WW II Army Veteran, member of the North Little Rock Protective Order of Elk's Lodge, Danville Lion's Club, very interested in the Senior Center, and enjoyed playing dominos.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Earl, Ernest and Arthur Baker.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Whiteside Baker; a sister, Mary Faye Baker of Danville, AR; step-daughter, Judith Dimodana of Phoenix, AZ; a niece, Katie Warren of Reno, NV and very special cousins.
Funeral service was June 30, 2003 at the Danville First Baptist Church. Interment was in the Old Danville Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Phil Moudy, Waymon Sides, Philip Alexander, Mike Chaffin, Jim Holbrook and Joe Powers. Honorary were Danville Lions Club members. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 2, 2003)
His obituary was published 4 Jul 1984 in Dardanelle, Yell County, Arkansas. Ira Linley Baker Ira Linley "Happy" Baker, 78, died Thursday, June 28, at the Dardanelle Hospital. He was born in Malvern and was the oldest son of Alonzo and Eva Parnell Baker. He was a retired dry cleaner and he and his wife operated Bakers' Cleaners in Dardanelle for 37 years. He was a member of the Dardanelle Church of Christ, a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Bright Star Lodge No. 213.
He was preceded in death by two brothers.
Survivors include his wife, Alice Petray Baker; a son, Thomas Linley Baker of Dardanelle; a daughter, Barbara Baker Meek of Russellville; a grandson, James S. Meek of Little Rock; three granddaughters, Deborah Meek Smith, of Houston, Texas, Lori Baker Murdock of Russellville and Betsy Baker Case of Dardanelle; a sister, Pearl Baker Oates of Conway; a great-grandson, Mark Daniel Case of Dardanelle; a son-in-law, Carroll S. Meek, and a daughter-in-law, Kay Warren Baker.
Graveside services were held at the Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle Saturday, June 30. Arrangements were by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Ernest Pfeifer, Gilbert Cornwell, Bob Latham, Billy Woodson, Jimmy Wallis, Virgil Thomas, Joseph Petray Jr., Bill Hancock and Harold Trusty. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Post-Dispatch Newspaper, Dardanelle, Arkansas, Obituary was published on July 4, 1984)
John Curtis Baker, age 69, of Dardanelle, AR died Sunday, August 31, 1997 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was born October 12, 1927 in Cove, AR. He was a retired carpenter and was employed by Russellville Schools for 17 years.
Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Fay Baker of Dardanelle; three sons, Terry Baker of Witt Springs, AR, Paul Baker of Dardanelle, AR and Claude Baker of Ola, AR; his mother, Annie Cornelius of Cove, AR; two sisters, Winnie Cecil and Josephine Rails both of Cove, AR; also include are 4 grandchildren; one great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was Tuesday, September 2, 1997 at the Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Dardanelle, AR. Interment was in the Ard Cemetery. Services under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Brent, Aaron, Kevin, Brian Baker, J. J. Wilcox and Phillip Garrett. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 3, 1997)
John E. Baker, age 85, of Ada, Okla. husband of Mrs. Ethel Moore Baker, formerly of Havana, died Tuesday, February 21, 1984 at Ada. He was a native of Missouri.
Survivors also include several stepchildren.
Graveside service will be Thursday at Havana Cemetery by the Rev E. O. Tackett. Burial will be by Cornwell Funeral Service of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 2/21/1984)
John H. Baker, age 79, of Plainview, AR died Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. He was born April 28, 1924 in Ola, AR to the late Author L. and Nettie M. Carrie Baker. He was an Army Veteran and he retired as refrigeration maintenance from Tyson.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Billie J. Baker; one brother, Ed Baker and a stepson Bobby Harvell.
He is survived by five sons, Kenneth Baker of Tulsa, OK, Johnny Baker of Dover, AR, David Baker of Michigan, Eddie Baker and Carl Baker both of Arkansas; two daughters, Lavon Lievsay of Paris, AR and Shirley McClain of Missouri; one step-son, Gary Harvell of Greenwood, AR; three brothers, Victor and Paul Baker both of Plainview, AR and Kenneth Baker of Tulsa, OK; four sisters, Lois Stapleton of California, Frankie Schmit of Plainview, AR, Bonnie Berry of Dardanelle, AR and Mae Rue Harkie of Dardanelle, AR; 19 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Funeral service was June 27, 2003 at the Delaware First Baptist Church with Rev. Wiley Jones officiating. Interment was in McVay Cemetery near Paris by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Preston, Justin, Jason and Billy Baker and Bobby and Johnnie Livesay. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 2, 2003)
Mrs. John T. Baker, age 73, of Ola, Rt. 1 (Gilkey) died Saturday at her home. A native of Louisiana, she was formerly Miss Lou Della Light and was a Baptist.
Surviving relatives include two brother, John R. Light of Ola, Rt. 1, Frank Light of Helena and two sisters, Mrs. Stella Ingram of Missouri and Mrs. Jennie Stark of California. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, February 22, 1951)
Ms. Johnnie Mae Baker, age 84, of Memphis, TN, passed away March 20, 1999 at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, TN. She was the widow of Earl E. Baker of Union Lake, MI. She was born in Danville, AR. to Iola Russell and Felix Powers on February 11, 1915.
Survivors include Fern A. Powers of Memphis, Ira (Pet) Baker and Mary Faye Baker of Danville and 11 nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was March 24 at Elton Black Funeral Home in Union Lake, MI with burial at Perry Mount Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 24, 1999)
Keith Allen Baker, 48, of Russellville, passed away Saturday, July 16th, 2016, in Watts, OK. The son of Jerry and Jerri (Trantham) Baker, he was born May 8th, 1968, in Orange, TX. He married Gina Baker on March 4th, 2015 at Russellville. He was a senior water operator with City Corporation of RusselIville. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, working, smoking cigars and helping others.
Survivors include his wife, Gina Baker of Russellville; parents, Jerry and Jerri Baker of Waldron; children, Tyler and Tiffany Baker of Dover, Blake and Jessica Baker of Russellville, Cheyenne Baker, Angel Baker, Cindy Johnson, all of Oaks, OK, Sadie Saul, Jada Saul, Karley Saul, Journey Saul, all of Russellville; sister, Terri and Dave Sheets of Fort Smith; five grandchildren; and numerous extended family. Celebration of Life services were held at 2:00 PM, Friday, July 22, 2016, at the First Baptist Church in Danville. Pastor Joe Hannah will officiate.
Visitation was held from 6-8 PM, on Thursday, at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Internet obituary and on-line guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 27, 2016)
Cathryne Baker, 88, of Russellville, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, May 28, 2015 at River Valley Assisted Living in Russellville. The daughter of Henry and Mae Tucker Eoff, she was born March 20, 1927 in Pottsville. She was a member of the Eastern Star and the Pisgah Cemetery Association. Cathryne was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and First United Methodist Church in Pottsville. She enjoyed being around her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her granddogs.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John D. "J.D." Baker; her parents; and numerous siblings.
Survivors include her son, John Charles Baker of The Colony, TX; daughter, Marla Baker Fryer Nicksic of Santa Monica, CA; granddaughter, Stephanie A. Vandiver and husband Joshua of Castaic, CA; two great-grandsons, Wyatt Weston and Abel Adam Vandiver; sister, Grace Bishop; and two granddogs, Layla and Daisy Baker.
Funeral Services were held at 2:00 PM, Monday, June 1, 2015 at Humphrey Chapel. Burial was at Pisgah Cemetery in Pottsville by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation was 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Humphrey Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, American Cancer Society - Pope County Memorial Chair: Judy Murphy, 126 Lakeview Circle, Russellville, AR 72802 OR the American Heart Association, 909 W 2nd Street, Little Rock, AR 72201. Obituary and on-line guestbook are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 3, 2015)
Mary Faye Baker, 97 of Danville, passed away Friday, May 2, 2014 at Mitchell's Nursing Home. She was born January 14, 1917 in Danville, Arkansas to the late Arthur Jackson and Winnie Kennon Baker. She was a Baptist.
She was preceded in death by her four brothers, Ira, Earl, Ernest, and Arthur Baker.
Survivors include a sister-in-law, Virginia Baker of Danville; many cousins, nieces, and her Mitchell's Nursing Home family.
Funeral service was held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, at Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Danville with Brother John McCourt officiating. Burial will be at the Old Danville Cemetery. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 7, 2014)
Mary Smith Baker, age 46, of Ola died Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at her home. She was born August 6, 1959 at Osceola to Loyd and Geneva Roberts Smith.
She is preceded in death by her father, Loyd Smith and a brother, Bill Smith.
Survivors include her husband, Steven Lee Baker of Ola: two sons and a daughter, Joshua Thomas of Dardanelle, Trenton Baker of Ola, Tiffany Blaylock of Mt. George; mother, Geneva Smith of Dardanelle; two sisters, Linda Brewer of Rogers, Teresa Pizzolato of Benton; six brothers, Sam Hicks of Fort Smith, Rick Savage of Fayetteville, Gary Smith of Dardanelle, Mark Smith of Indiana, Dan Smith of Dardanelle, Clark Smith of Rover; granddaughter, Brooklyn Kellyann Thomas of Dardanelle; father and mother-in-law, Johnny and Mary Baker of Ola.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 14, 2006)
Mrs. Odes Lea Baker, age 82, of Delaware died Tuesday, October 7, 1986, at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was a housewife, daughter of the late Will and Caldonia Williams Schneider, and a member of the Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
Funeral will be at 10 a. m. Thursday at the Delaware Baptist Church by the Rev. Wiley Jones. Burial will be to Graves Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle. Pallbearers will be Calvin Farnam, James Farnam, Ed Foster, Brigham Lynn, John Farnam and Lee Nichols. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Paul Baker, 72, of Plainview, AR died Wednesday, August 23, 2006 at his home. He was born September 27, 1933 at Ola to Arthur Lee and Nettie Mae Carrie Baker. He was an employee of Plainview Lumber Company for 33 years and Hatfield Lumber Company and Smith Pallet Company for several years. He attended the Free Will Baptist Church of Plainview and was of the Pentecostal faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Edward and John Baker, and a sister, Maryann Baker.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Irene Baker; two daughters and sons-in-law, Janet and Edward Oge of Russellville, and Kathy and David McCombs of Fayetteville; four sisters, Lois Stapleton of California, Frankie Schmidt of Plainview, Bonnie Berry of Russellville, and May Harkey of Dardanelle; two brothers, Victor Baker of Sims, and Ken Baker of Sand Springs, OK; four grandchildren and a great-grandchild
A graveside service was August 26, 2006 at Salem Cemetery in Plainview officiated by Bro. David Williams. Military honors provided by the V. F. W. Boyce-Woods Post 3141. Arrangements are under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 30, 2006)
Robert "Bud" Baker, age 73 of Dardanelle, died Monday, December 10, 2007 at River Valley Medical Center in Dardanelle. The son of Robert and Mildred Graybill Baker, he was born July 20, 1934 in Marion, Ohio. He retired as a shipping & receiving person with Quaker Oats Company in Marion. He was a member of the Moose Lodge #889 and the Eagles Lodge in Marion.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Jean Baker; his parents; an infant son; a brother, David Baker and a sister, Shirley Caldwell.
He is survived by two sons, Robert Baker, Jr. & wife Margaret of Danville, Randy Baker, Sr. & wife Aline of Danville; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; 5 siblings, Betty Banks of Bucyress, Ohio; Herb and Jeannie Baker of Marion, Ohio; Katie and Willie Brigance of Booneville; Sally and Curtis Hudson of Waldron; sister-in-law, Kathy Baker of Dardanelle.
Graveside funeral and burial will be at 10 A. M. Saturday, December 15, 2007 at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be 5-7 RM. Friday at the funeral home. Internet obituary and on-line guestbook available at www.humphreyfuneral.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 19, 2007)
Robert A. Baker, aged 74, formerly of Havana, died November 25 at Tillar. He was a retired farmer and had lived at Tillar 30 years.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nela Taylor Baker; four sons, Robert, Raymond, Alfred and Lyndell Baker, all of Tillar; three daughters, Mrs. Verdell McDonald of Winchester, Mrs. Verneal Allison of McGehee and Mrs. Lavern Chance of North Little Rock; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral was November 27 at the McGehee Church of Christ. Burial was in Tillar Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 7, 1967)
Mrs. Stella Lile Baker, age 85, widow of Alden Baker died Thursday evening April 17, 1986, at the Yell County Nursing Home in Ola. Mrs. Baker was a Homemaker, a native of Jonesboro, the daughter of the late Dr. H. J. and Maud Rains Lile, Sr. Mrs. Baker was a member of the First Baptist Church of Harrisburg.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Jo Ann Watson of Paducah, Ky. and Mrs. Jean Lile Tucker of Danville. Four Grandchildren, Joe Tucker of Norcross, Ga. Charles Watson of Lexington, Ky. Alden Spriggs of Ft. Meyers, Fla. and Brooks Watson of Jackson, Miss. and six great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Danville United Methodist Church, Saturday afternoon with Rev. Mike Morey officiating.
Graveside services were Monday at Oaklawn Cemetery in Jonesboro. Arrangements and services were in care of Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Mrs. Stella Lile Baker, age 85, widow of Alden Baker died Thursday evening April 17, 1986, at the Yell County Nursing Home in Ola. Mrs. Baker was a Homemaker, a native of Jonesboro, the daughter of the late Dr. H. J. and Maud Rains Lile, Sr. Mrs. Baker was a member of the First Baptist Church of Harrisburg.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Jo Ann Watson of Paducah, Ky. and Mrs. Jean Lile Tucker of Danville. Four Grandchildren, Joe Tucker of Norcross, Ga. Charles Watson of Lexington, Ky. Alden Spriggs of Ft. Meyers, Fla. and Brooks Watson of Jackson, Miss. and six great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Danville United Methodist Church, Saturday afternoon with Rev. Mike Morey officiating.
Graveside services were Monday at Oaklawn Cemetery in Jonesboro. Arrangements and services were in care of Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 4-23-1986)
Thomas Lenley Baker, age 77, of Dardanelle died Thursday, July 28, 2011 at his home. He was born October 25, 1933 at Malvern to the late Ira "Happy" Lenley and Aline Petray Baker. He was a member of the Dardanelle Church of Christ. He retired from the U.S. Post Office after 36 years of service. He was a United States Navy Veteran where he served during the Korean War.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Colonel Carroll S. Meek.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Kay Warren Baker of Dardanelle; two daughters, Lori Baker, Betsy Baker Case and husband Mark, all of Dardanelle; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren, and many other nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was July 30, 2011 at the Dardanelle Church of Christ with Bro. Ralph Weinhold and Bro. Steve Reeves officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 3, 2011)
Vera Kathleen "Kathy" Baker, age 71, of Dardanelle died Wednesday, August 12, 2015, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home. She was born February 1, 1944, at Fallon, Nevada to the late Albert and Edna DelaVega Larsen. She was a homemaker and of the Mormon Faith. She loved playing bingo and making arts and crafts.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, David L. Baker Sr.
Survivors include four children, Deena Stroud of Dardanelle, David L. Baker Jr. (Ann) of Californa, Susan Baker (Wayne Paradis), Dennis Baker all of Dardanelle; two sisters, Alberta Frees of Virginia, Carol Houge of California; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, August 15, 2015, at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Burial was in Earl Ladd Cemetery. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online guest book and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 19, 2015)
Vera Kathleen "Kathy" Baker, age 71, of Dardanelle died Wednesday, August 12, 2015, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home. She was born February 1, 1944, at Fallon, Nevada to the late Albert and Edna DelaVega Larsen. She was a homemaker and of the Mormon Faith. She loved playing bingo and making arts and crafts.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, David L. Baker Sr.
Survivors include four children, Deena Stroud of Dardanelle, David L. Baker Jr. (Ann) of Californa, Susan Baker (Wayne Paradis), Dennis Baker all of Dardanelle; two sisters, Alberta Frees of Virginia, Carol Houge of California; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, August 15, 2015, at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Burial was in Earl Ladd Cemetery. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online guest book and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 19, 2015)
William C. Baker, age 56, of Ola, AR died Tuesday, June 7, 2005 at his home. He was born August 29, 1948 in Heavner, OK. He was a retired sawmill worker.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Baker.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Kay Powell Baker; a son. Tommy Baker of Hot Springs, AR; his mother, Sadie Irene Baker of Ola, AR; brothers and sister-in-law, Johnny and Mary Baker and Leo Baker all of Ola and several nieces and nephews. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 8, 2005)
HAVANA - William Cody Baker, age 88, of Havana died Monday, September 9, 1985, at his home. He was a retired timberman and a native of Fort Smith.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nell Green Baker; a son, W. C. Baker Jr. of Shreveport, La.; three daughters, Dorene Albritton of Odessa, Texas, Phyllis Russell of Shreveport, La. and Bonnie Austin of Russellville; two brothers, Buford Baker of Fort Worth, Texas and Bill Baker of Denton, Texas; three sisters, Grace Baker of Midwest City, Okla., Hazel Vogel of Tulare, Calif. and Lahoma Shawler of Havana; 12 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Thursday at Salem United Methodist Church by the Rev. Bill Storts and the Rev. Hulan Wiser. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1985)
Wilma Joan Sindorf Baker age 81 of Belleville, Arkansas nassed away Sunday, June 1, 2014 at her home. She was born February 26, 1933 in Brady, Texas to the late Dallas Lofette & Wilma Winona Myers Adams.
Survivors include her daughters, Debra Moudy of Danville; Beth Maughn of Belleville; Kay Dixon of Belleville; 6 granddaughters, 2 grandsons and 4 great-grandchildren.
Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 9, 2014 at Resthaven Cemetery in Brady, Texas. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville, Arkansas. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 4, 2014)
Wayne Balanger, age 61, of Dardanelle died Saturday, October 31, 2009 in Dardanelle. The son of Charles and Anna Lee Vinson Balanger, he was born May 20, 1948 in Russellville. He was a truck driver with Bruce Lewis Trucking Company for many years. He was a very outgoing person who enjoyed singing, fishing and traveling.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include a son, Paul Wayne of Little Rock and one granddaughter.
Memorial service was held November 4, 2009 at Gate Way Pentecostal Church of God in Russellville. The Rev. Jerry Vinson officiated. Burial was at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock by Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 11, 2009)
Mrs. Ethel Clement Baldwin, age 93, of HOT SPRINGS, formerly of Russellville, died Saturday. Mrs. Baldwin was a member of Russellville Culture Club and First United Methodist Church, Russellville.
Graveside service will be at 2 p. m. Monday at Oakland Cemetery, Russellville. Burial will be by Shinn Funeral Home, Russellville.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Jack Wright of Hot Springs; a brother, Dr. B. L. Clement of Vero Beach, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Mark Breimo of El Dorado; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 2/-/1986)
Louise Baldwin, age 90, a resident of Russellville, AR formerly of Dardanelle, AR died Thursday, June 1, 2000 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center at Russellville, AR. She was born on February 26, 1910 at Dighton, KS to Alex and Della Zink Dutoit. She was a homemaker and the widow of William H. Baldwin. She was a member of the Dardanelle First United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by, a son, Donald L. Baldwin; a grandchild, Scott Baldwin and three step-grandchildren.
Survivors include, six sons and daughters-in-law, Dean and Edna Baldwin of Russellville, AR, Robert E. and Ann Baldwin of Lakeland, FL, Jim M. and Neta Jean Baldwin of Ft. Smith, AR, William H. Jr. and Mary Ann Baldwin of Bay Cliff, TX, Clifford A. and Sharron Baldwin of Porter, TX and Roger G. and Sherrol Baldwin of Littleton, CO; one daughter, Betty L. Vigil of Russellville, AR; one daughter-in-law, Alice Baldwin of Russellville, AR; one brother, Rex Dutoit of Salem, OR; 25 grandchildren, 45 great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; numerous step grandchildren and great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was June 6, 2000 at the 1st United Methodist Church at Dardanelle, AR officiated by Rev. Floyd Ervin. Burial was at the Elizabeth Hall Cemetery at New Blaine, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 14, 2000)
Mrs. John Balentine, 33, and her daughter, Ruth Ann, 1, died Monday in a fire in a small office building at a pole yard in Danville. Mrs. Balentine was a bookkeeper at the pole yard, which is operated by her father-in-law, J.E. Balentine. Her husband, John Balentine, works at the yard. She was working in the office, a 10 x 12 foot building which is next to her trailer home, where the fire broke out at about 2 p.m. The baby was in the building with her. One workman nearby said he heard an explosion and heard the woman or the baby scream. Other workmen saw smoke coming out of the building but did not hear any noise. They were operating equipment about 100 yards from the office building. The workmen, including her husband, rushed to the office and attempted to save the woman and baby. At the time, windows were still intact and the door was closed. They opened the door and broke out windows, but were unable to enter due to the intense heat and flames pouring out. The Danville Fire Department responded. Two other Balentine children, Sharon, 4, and Earnest, 5, were playing in the yard near the office when the fire broke out. They said they heard their mother call out. Sharon was on the steps of the office when workmen arrived at the scene. They put her and Earnest in a car while the fire was being extinguished. Another son, Herman, 7 was in school at Danville at the time. A coroner's jury, impaneled with Justice of the Peace Cecil Dale as acting coroner, held an inquest and ruled the deaths accidental. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 1963)
Mrs. John Balentine, 33, and her daughter, Ruth Ann,1, died Monday in a fire in a small office building at a pole yard in Danville. Mrs. Balentine was a bookkeeper at the pole yard, which is operated by her father-in-law, J.E. Balentine. Her husband, John Balentine, works at the yard. She was working in the office, a 10 x 12 foot building which is next to her trailer home, where the fire broke out at about 2 p.m. The baby was in the building with her. One workman nearby said he heard an explosion and heard the woman or the baby scream. Other workmen saw smoke coming out of the building but did not hear any noise. They were operating equipment about 100 yards from the office building. The workmen, including her husband, rushed to the office and attempted to save the woman and baby. At the time, windows were still intact and the door was closed. They opened the door and broke out windows, but were unable to enter due to the intense heat and flames pouring out. The Danville Fire Department responded. Two other Balentine children, Sharon, 4, and Earnest, 5, were playing in the yard near the office when the fire broke out. They said they heard their mother call out. Sharon was on the steps of the office when workmen arrived at the scene. They put her and Earnest in a car while the fire was being extinguished. Another son, Herman, 7 was in school at Danville at the time. A coroner's jury, impaneled with Justice of the Peace Cecil Dale as acting coroner, held an inquest and ruled the deaths accidental. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 1963)
Freman Leon Bales, 25 of Ola, died Saturday, October 13, 2012, at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born on July 9, 1987 in Ozark, Arkansas to Steve and Susie Summit Bales. His occupation was working on gas wells. He was a member of the Ola First Baptist Church. He loved his family, especially his baby girl, Maddi, and loved to joke, laugh, and to go crappie fisning.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Freman and Laura Bales, Leon Summit, Paul Robison; one uncle, Wayman Bales; and a cousin, Andy Bales.
Survivors include his parents, Steve and Susie Bales of Ola; grandmother, Ann Summitt of Ola; daughter, Maddi Bales of Little Rock; one sister, Stephanie Kendrick and husband, Jack of Ola; a brother, Dustin Storey of Ola; three nephews, Mason, Auston, and Karson Kendrick of Ola; and many other relatives and friends.
Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolence at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 17, 2012)
Aulton D. Ball, 72, a Believer of Christ, passed away Saturday morning at his home in Little Rock, Arkansas. Aulton was born in Danville, AR and was a fire fighter for the Little Rock Fire Dept.
Aulton was preceded in his death by his parents Mark and Vadis Ball, and was twice widowed (Vivian Carlene and Holly Seth).
Aulton is survived by his brother, Michael L. Ball of Little Rock, 3 sons, Dennis (Dawn) Ball of Bigelow, Danny Ball of Copperas Cove, TX, and James (Kryssi) Martin of Colorado. Aulton had 10 grandchildren.
Aulton planned an immediate burial at Moss Creek Cemetery and wished for his friends and family to gather and fellowship at their convenience as they chose to do so. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville, Arkansas. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 14, 2013)
Aulton D. Ball, 72, a Believer of Christ, passed away Saturday morning at his home in Little Rock, Arkansas. Aulton was born in Danville, AR and was a fire fighter for the Little Rock Fire Dept.
Aulton was preceded in his death by his parents Mark and Vadis Ball, and was twice widowed (Vivian Carlene and Holly Seth).
Aulton is survived by his brother, Michael L. Ball of Little Rock, 3 sons, Dennis (Dawn) Ball of Bigelow, Danny Ball of Copperas Cove, TX, and James (Kryssi) Martin of Colorado. Aulton had 10 grandchildren.
Aulton planned an immediate burial at Moss Creek Cemetery and wished for his friends and family to gather and fellowship at their convenience as they chose to do so. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville, Arkansas. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 14, 2013)
Clarence "Tooter" Delton Ball, age 89, of Danville, passed away Friday, January 6, 2017, at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born November 25, 1927, at Corinth to the late Authur Albert "Dee" and Victoria Mae Pledger Ball. He was a retired poultry farmer and logger, and also played semi-pro baseball. He was an Army Korean War veteran.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, R.B. Ball; sons, Johnny Emery, Roger and Frank Ball; brother, John Ball; sister, Geraldine Howard.
Survivors include his son; Dale Ray Ball (Robbie) of Plainview; daughter, Betty Ruth Hix (Jim) of Booneville; Brothers, Bob Ball (Laveme) of Ft. Smith, Pledger Ball (Thelma) of Danville. 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Graveside memorial will be at Russell Cemetery in Belleville, Saturday, January 14, 2017, 10:00 am with Pastor Gerald Holloway Officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Arkansas Childrens Hospital 1 Children's Way, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202, or St Judes Childrens Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 11, 2017)
Funeral services were held Friday for Mrs. Ella Ball, age 72, who died Thursday at the home of her step son, J. E. Ball, Moss Creek. Mrs. Ball, well known as Aunt Ella, was widow of the late Rev. Mr. Ball.
Aunt Ella was ill only for an hour, her last words were, "Oh, my blessed savior." She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Flora Avery, Monticello; two grandchildren, Mrs. Opal Powers, Danville, and Mrs. Lebith Phillips, Brighton, Mich.; three great grand-children; four step children, Mrs. Mattie Wilson, J. E. Ball, Miss Sylvia Ball, both of Moss Creek, and Irving Ball, of Uvalda, Tex., and several step grandchildren.
Services were conducted by Rev. J. W. Chism with burial in the Moss Creek Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 1940)
McKinley "Mack" Ball, 80, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2010.
Graveside service: 2 p.m. Friday in Rosehill Cemetery in Cleburne. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Blessing Funeral Home in Mansfield. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mission Hospice, 505 N. Ridgeway Drive, Suite 173, Cleburne, Texas 76033. Survivors: Wife of 59 years, Lawanda Ball; children, Danny Ball and wife, Cheryl, Carol Gorman and husband, John, and Barbara Cooper and husband, Ken; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and brothers, Bill Ball, Joe Ball and Tony Ball. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,His obituary was published 25 Mar 2010, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. - "To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded" - Ralph Waldo Emerson )
Dr. Ball And Wife Die The Same Day - Dr. and Mrs. Irvin Ball, Austin, Texas, both died within two hours of each other Tuesday, July 4, 1950, following heart attacks. Dr. Ball was assistant professor of education administration at the college in Austin and was 64 years old.
He is survived by one brother, J. E. Ball, two sisters, Mrs. Wade Wilson and Miss Sylvia Ball all of Danville. Mrs. Ball is survived by three nephews. Both had been in ill health. Dr. Ball collapsed about 11 a. m. at his home. His wife died about 12:45 p. m. Dr. Ball was raised in Moss Creek community in Yell County.
Funeral services were held in Austin on July 6. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 13, 1950)
John Thomas Ball, aged 41, of Woodland Hills, Calif., died October 29, at a Los Angeles Hospital. He was a veteran of World War II.
Survivors are a daughter, Jonna Tam Ball, of Woodland Hills, Calif., his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dee Ball of Belleville Rt. 1; one sister, Mrs. Elmer Howard of Wichita, Kans., three brothers Clarence Delton Ball of Plainview, Pledger Dee Ball of Belleville , Rt. 1 and Bobby Don Ball of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 10, 1960)
Mr. Milbert "Bill" Ball, age 75, of Douglass, TX, died Wednesday, September 15, 1999 at his residence. He was born April 1, 1924 in Belleville, AR a son of the late Burney and Mae Apple Ball. He served in the US Air Force and was retired from Sales Service Electronics.
He is survived by his wife, Billie Jo Koonce Ball of Douglass, TX; one son, Billy Ray Ball of Mt. Pleasant, TX; two daughters, Sheryl Fry of Flagstaff, AZ and Carol Brittain of Douglass, TX; two brothers, J. B. Ball of Bellflower, CA and Bob Haire of CA; one sister, Connie Minnis of Pasadena, TX; nine grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Services were held September 18, 1999 at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel with Rev. Louis Palmer, pastor of Eden Community Baptist Church and Rev. Bobby King, pastor of Forrest Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in Douglass Cemetery under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors of Nacogdoches, TX. Pallbearers were John Derrick, Bill Ball, Jerry Butler, John Meador, Tom Jinkins and George Perry Campbell. Honorary were Sam Reeves, Pete Nichols, Bill Sandlin, CM. Fore and Harold Lovett. Memorials may be made to the Eden Community Baptist Church Building Fund. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 22, 1999)
R. B. Ball, age 74, of Danville, AR died Friday at Sparks Hospital in Ft. Smith. She was born April 26, 1932, in Iona, AR the daughter of the late Styles "Judge" and Annie Bee Outlaw Solley. She was a loving wife and homemaker.
She was preceded in death by a son, Frank Ball, a stepson, Roger Ball, brothers Don and Loyd Solley, and a sister, Zellar Alexander.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Clarence "Tooter" Ball, sons and daughter-in-law, Johnny and Dianna Emery of Plainview and Dale Ray Ball of Plainview; daughter and son-in-law, Betty Ruth and Jim Hix of Booneville; brothers, Bob Solley of Gilkey, Tony Solley of Bluffton; sisters, Lorene Emery of Danville, Lois Goins of Ft. Smith, Betty Young of NM, Kate Metcalf of Gilkey, Annie Metcalf of Dardanelle; 10 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at May 23 at the New Life Outreach Church in Danville with W. A. Gorman, Jr. officiating. Burial was at Russell Cemetery in Belleville. Funeral arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 24, 2006)
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