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Miss Sylvia Victory Ball, 74, died July 31, 1956. She had lived all her life near Danville and had made her home with her brother, J. E. Ball, the last 18 years.
She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Mattie Wilson; and one brother, J. E. Ball. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 9, 1956)
Vadis Pauline Ball, age 88 of Little Rock died Tuesday, December 31, 2002 at the Rose Care Nursing Home in Little Rock. She was born July 30, 1914, in Yell County, Arkansas. She was a retired sales clerk for Montgomery Ward, where she worked for 20 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mark Ball.
Survivors are sons, Aulton Ball and Michael Ball, both of Little Rock; 2 grandsons and 8 great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was held Friday, January 3, 2003 at Moss Creek Cemetery, Danville with Brother Monroe Hunt officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 8, 2003)
Victoria May Pledger Ball, age 94, of Belleville, AR died Sunday, August 27, 1995 at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville. She was born in Belleville, AR, January 27, 1901, daughter of the late Tom and Mable Sadler Pledger. She was a homemaker and mother. She was a member of the Belleville United Methodist Church and the widow of Dee Ball.
She was preceded in death by a son, J.T. Ball, a daughter, Geraldine Howard, grandsons, Roger Ball and Frankie Ball and a brother, Wesley Pledger.
Survivors include: three sons, Clarence "Tooter" Ball of Danville, Bob Ball of Fort Smith and Pledger Ball of Danville; two brothers, Frank Pledger of Henderson, TX, and Ted Pledger of Nacogdoches, TX, and 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were August 29 at the Russell Cemetery in Belleville with Rev. Bobby Walker officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 30, 1995)
Mrs. Lena Hough Ballenger of Plainview, widow of Dr. W.E. Ballenger, died June 29.
Survivors include three sons, W.L. and R.L. Ballenger of Texas and Dr. Irby B. Ballenger of New Mexico; one sister, Mrs. Baxter Gatlin of Danville; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held last Friday. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 1966)
Dr. Ballenger Dies Thursday-Dr. W. E. Ballenger, 79, died at his home in Plainview on January 7, 1954. He had practiced medicine in Yell County for 55 years, practicing until he was stricken on December 28.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lena Ballenger; one daughter, Mrs. H. V. Sorrel of Brinkley; three sons, Dr. I. B. Ballenger of Albuquerque, N. Mex., R. L. Ballenger of Ft. Worth, Tex., three brothers, Dr. T. L. Ballenger of Tallequah, Okla., R. Be. Ballenger of Denver, Colo, and E. E. Ballenger of Cahone, Colo. and by eight grandchildren (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 YRS AGO, DANVILLE, ARKANSAS - Originally published on Thursday-January 14, 1954)
William (Bill) L. Ballenger of Fort Worth, TX died October 16, 1979. He was the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Ballenger of Plainview.
Survivors include his wife, Fran of Fort Worth; one brother, LeRoy Ballenger of Dallas; and one sister, Mrs. Lillian Sorrels of Brinkley, AR. Interment was in Greenwood Memorial Park of Fort Worth. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 10/16/1979)
Aubrey Gene Ballew , age 67, of Hollis passed away Monday, January 19, 2015 at his home. He was born June 23, 1947 in Morrilton, AR to the late Aubrey Lee & Collien "Sally" DuBose Ballew. He was an Army Veteran and a retired Federal Law Enforcement for the USDA Forrest Service.
He was preceded in death by his parents and step-mother Ella Dean Brown Ballew.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years Susie Humphrey; sister, Marsha Ballew of Hollis; nephew Darrin Tillery of Hollis; brother, Jerry Humphrey of Fayetteville.
Memorial service was held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 24, 2015 at the Danville Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Jimmy Scott officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville and River Valley Crematory Dardanelle. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 28, 2015)
Aubrey L. Ballew, age 90 of Hollis, AR, died Saturday, December 19, 2009 at Perry County Nursing & Rehabilitation in Perryville, AR. The son of Dick and Rosalee Norman Ballew, he was born September 7, 1919 in Ava, AR. He was a United States Army Veteran of World War II. He was a Logger and member of the Plainview VFW. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Collien "Sally" DuBose; second wife, Ella Dean Brown; two brothers, Dick, Jr. "Babe" and Gerald Ballew.
Survivors include a son, Aubrey Gene Ballew and wife, Susie of Hollis; daughter, Marsha Wilson and husband, David of Hollis; step-son, Allen Brown and wife Theresa of Cherry Hill; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
The funeral was Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at Valley Home Missionary Baptist Church of Hollis with Reverend Jimmy Scott officiating. The family would like to thank all the staff of Perryville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center for all their care and support. Arrangements 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, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 23, 2009)
Benjamin Earl Ballew, age 88, passed away August 24, 2009 in Sutherlin, OR. He was born in Hollis, AR. He served his country in WWII in the USCG Merchant Marines. After being discharged he moved to Oregon and became a timber faller throughout the Northwest and Alaska. He raised his family in Oregon where he retired. His passions were farming, gardening, hunting and fishing with his family. His only regrets in life were that Oregon and Arkansas were not side by side. All who knew him remember Earl as being a very giving, loving and kind man.
He is survived by his children Pamela, Jo, Steve, and Brenda, all of Oregon and a sister Myrtle Crawford of OIa and a brother Everett Ballew of Hollis, AR., 10 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 2, 2009)
Everett Ballew, age 85, of Hollis died Wednesday, February 08, 2012 at his home. He was born April 18, 1926 in Marshall, Texas to the late Robert Lee and Josephine Martin Ballew. He was a WWII Army Veteran, a member of the Valley Home Baptist Church and Plainview VFW Post 8525.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, sisters and grandson Gabriel Ballew.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Faye Davis Ballew; son, Donald Ballew of Hollis; daughters, Shirley Venable and Vivian Ballew both of Grants. NM; 9 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter.
Funeral service was February 11, 2012 at Valley Home Baptist Church in Hollis with Pastor John Sawyer (his nephew) officiating. Burial was at Nooner Cemetery in Hollis. Pallbearers include Chad Ballew, Aaron Ballew, Billy Venable, Noel Ballew, Nichols Ballew, Harold Davis and Johnny Davis. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guest book and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 15, 2012)
Florine Ballew, age 77, of Plainview, AR died Saturday, November 24, 2001 at St. Joseph Hospital in Hot Springs, AR. She was born on August 6, 1924 in Perryville, AR, to Floyd and Dessie Smith. Mrs. Ballew was a homemaker, a Baptist, and the widow of Alvis Ballew.
Survivors include 6 sons, Bobby Jean Ballew of Shreveport, LA, Johnnie Lee Ballew of Jessieville, AR, Jimmy C. Ballew of Plainview, AR, Billy A. Ballew of Little Rock, AR, Noel D. Ballew of Jessieville, AR, Paul H. Ballew of Longview, TX; 4 daughters, Joyce Ann Wiley of Biglow, AR, Jospehine Ballew Langley of Hollis, AR, Pauline Ballew of Hollis, AR, Mary Ellen Ballew Miller of Jessieville, AR; 1 half brother, Virgil Marcum of Springfield, MO, 1 half sister, Loretta Parker of Florida; 19 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and several step grandchildren.
Graveside services and burial were at 1:00 p. m. Tuesday, November 27, 2001 at the Nooner Cemetery at Steve, AR officiated by Rev. Ezra Minton. The family received friends from 6-8 p. m. Monday at the Humphrey Ola Funeral Home. Internet obituary may be found at Legacy.com and humphreyfuneral.com Pallbearers were Scott Crain, Christopher Crain, Kenny Miller, & Scott Jones. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 28, 2001)
Mr. Henry Jackson "Jack" Ballew, age 74 of Plainview, died Wednesday, December 30, 1993, at his home in Plainview. He was a native of Ava, Arkansas, son of the late Robert and Jospehine Martin Ballew, a retired logger, WWII Marine Veteran and a member of the Valley Home Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors are his wife, Laverne Dennis Ballew; two daughters, Miss Patricia Ballew of Perryville and Martha Maxwell of Perryville; two brothers, Earl Ballew of Oregon and Everett Ballew of Hollis; two sisters, Myrtle Crawford and Grace Douthit both of Hollis.
Services were January 2 at Valley Home Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Edward Powers and Rev. Tom Stover officiating. Interment was in Nooner Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 1-6-1993)
Laverne Ballew, age 88, of Perryville passed away Saturday, February 28, 2015 at her home. She was born July 24, 1926 in Plainview, Arkansas to the late Clois & Edna Wilson Dennis. She was a member of the Cherry Hill Freewill Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry "Jack" Ballew; daughter Pat Ballew; parents; sister, Lavonne Martin.
Survivors include daughter & son-in-law, Martha & David Maxwell of Perryville; sister Mary K. Short of Winnsboro, LA and numerous nieces, nephews friends and family.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2015 at the Valley Home Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Jimmy Scott and Bro Ronny Morris officiating. Burial will be at Nooner Cemetery. Visitation will be 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, at the funeral home. Pallbearer include Noel Ballew, Denis LaCook, Steve Moore, Gary Hawks, Russell Henderson and Jeffery Burris. Honorary pallbearers include Jim Maxwell, Ronnie Maxwell, Monty Scott, and Robert Trower. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 4, 2015)
Patricia Lynn Ballew, age 55 of Perryville, died Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. She was born May 2, 1953 in Morrilton, AR to Henry Jackson and Martha Laverne Dennis Ballew. She was a member of the Cherry Hill Free Will Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her father, Henry Jackson.
Survivors include her mother, Laverne Ballew of Perryville; sister and brother-in-law, Martha and David Maxwell of Perryville; several aunts, uncles and a host of friends.
Funeral services were Thursday, February 19, 2009 at Valley Home Church in Steve with Jimmy Scott and Jeffery Burris officiating. Burial was in Nooner Cemetery in Steve. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 25, 2009)
Ralph D. Ballew, age 74, of Birdtown AR passed away Friday, October 13, 2006. He was born May 22, 1932 in Hollis, AR, the son of Dood and Ida Jane (Crawford) Ballew. He was a self employed welder and a member of the Springfield United Methodist Church. He lived in Fourche Valley for several years and attended the Fourche Valley School.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Ingram Ballew of Birdtown; one son, Michael and Brenda Ballew of North Little Rock; one daughter, Glenda and Chuck Gregory of Birdtown; two step sons, Lynn and Sarah Farley of Little Rock; Michael Farley of Des Arc; one stepdaughter, Lisa Scott of Des Arc; two sisters, Lillian and A. J. Scott and Emolee and Ron Harper all of Redfield; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, several step-grandchildren and step great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held October 16 at the Springfield United Methodist Church with the Rev. Charles Watts officiating. Burial was at Nooner Cemetery near Steve, AR by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Pallbearers were A. J. Scott, Jason Walker, Kelly Harper, Gary Harper, Bill Harper and Richard Adams. Honorary pallbearers were Ron Gardner, Buddy Woodall, Charley Lewis, Bob McKinney and Roy Brown. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 8, 2006)
Connie Ballinger, 62, of San Saba, Texas passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas. Connie was born on September 30, 1948 in Waco, Texas. On October 1, 1994 Connie and James Ballinger were united in marriage in San Saba, Texas. Connie was a member of the First Baptist Church of San Saba and was a secretary at Alamo Pecan in San Saba.
Connie is survived by her husband, James Ballinger of San Saba, Texas; her mother, Bonnie Harkey of San Saba, Texas; her step-son, Jason Ballinger and his wife, Kim of Enterprise, Alabama; her step-daughter, Jaime Brown and her husband, David of Burleson, Texas; her god daughter, Marsi Shahan of San Saba, Texas; and her several grandchildren.
Connie is preceded in death by her step-father, Riley Harkey. Memorial services were held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 26, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in San Saba, Texas with Rev. Sam Crosby officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,San Saba News and Star Newspaper, San Saba, Texas, Obituary was published on Mar 27, 2011)
Homer Garvin Ballinger, age 74, of Dardanelle died Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at his home. He was born September 17, 1937 at Mt. George to the late Jimmie Lee and Edith Florene Garner Ballinger. He was a U.S. Army Veteran.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, "Jim' Marion Ballinger, Jackie "Red" Ballinger, Tommy Ballinger and one sister, Mary Theman.
Survivors include two sons, Jeffrey Ballinger of Linwood, California, David Ballinger and wife Jennifer of Oak Park, Illinois; two step children, Michelle Dogla of California and Greg Damron and wife Cherri of Clarksville; two brothers, Willie Jay Ballinger of Dallas; six sisters, Betty Barnes of Ola, Billie Nash of of Dardanelle, Tommie Liska of Centerville, Pam Cox of Hot Springs, Pansy Nail of Ola, Joyce Smith of Ola; one aunt, Jewell Hancock of Dardanelle; one grandchild, Alexandria Ballinger of Oak Park, Illinois; three step grandchildren, Derick Damron, Jerrod Damron, Forrest Damron all of Clarksville; and a host of nephews and nieces.
Graveside service was Saturday, March 17, 2012 at Mt. George Cemetery with Bro. Chris George officiating. Pallbearers will be Chris Prince, Bobby Underwood, Gene Littleton, Zack Reece, Kenneth Davenport, Henry Mills. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 21, 2012)
James David Ballinger, 64, of San Saba passed away on September 28, 2013 in San Saba, Texas. He was born in Fort Worth, Texas on May 1, 1949 to his father A.P. Ballinger and mother Peggy Ballinger. James had many passions in life, he enjoyed entering in cook offs, and visiting with his beloved friend Jimmy Don Edmondson of San Saba, Texas. He was a proud member of the San Saba Masonic Lodge. He loved San Saba's First Baptist Church and the James David Ballinger New Hope Presbyterian Church in San Saba. James also loved spending quality time with his children and grandchildren and was given the opportunity to watch them grow. Along with his passions he was known as a hard worker, who worked for a construction company laying asphalt.
James is survived by his wife Mary Lou Ballinger; son, First Sergeant Jason Ballinger and wife, Kim Ballinger of Savannah, Georgia; daughter, Jaime and husband, David Brown of Burleson, Texas; step children, Joshua Carpenter of Waco, Texas and Brandy Free of San Saba, Texas; eleven grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, A.P and Peggy Ballinger, and wife, Connie Ballinger. Memorial services for James David Ballinger will be held at the First Baptist Church, on Wednesday October 2, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. with Bro. am Crosby officiating.
There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service. Services under direction of the Blaylock Funeral Chapel, 1205 South High, San Saba, TX 325 372-1114. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,San Saba News Newspaper, San Saba, Texas, Obituary was published on Oct. 3, 2013)
Jimmy Lee Ballinger, 47, a resident of Mount George community near Centerville, died at his home Thursday, October 11. He was a carpenter and timberman and a native of Dyersburg, Tenn. He was the son of W. M. Robert and Nora Stocks BallingEr and a member of Mount George Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Edith Ballinger of the home; five sons, Homer and Marion of Englewood, Calif. Jackie, Willie, and Earl, all of the home; seven daughters, Mrs. Betty Jo Barnes of Ola, Mary, Billie, Joyce, Patsy, Tommie and Pamela, all of the home; one brother, Willie of Mount George; two sisters, Mrs. Gena Davenport of Little Rock and Mrs. Annie Frost of Mount George and four grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 18, 1962)
Mary Jane "Janie" Ballinger, age 76, of Mt. George, died Saturday, September 16, 2017 at her home. She was born at Danville, Arkansas to the late John Gentry and Nomia Esther Barnett Keener.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Raymond Leion "Dynamite" Ballinger; son, John; four brothers, Lester, Manuel, Lonnie, and Troy; two sisters, Eloshia Robison and Ann Smith and a grandson.
Survivors include her children, Donna Jones (Clint), Beth Johnson, David Ballinger and her fur baby Shadow; sister, Melba Robison; 8 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren with one on the way and 8 grand-dogs.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 20, 2017 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.comwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sep 20, 2017)
Raymond "Dynamite" Ballinger, age 62, of Mt. George, AR passed away Sunday, March 3, 2002 at his home. Born October 1, 1939 in Mt. George to Willie A. and Laura Elizabeth Garner Ballinger. He was married March 25, 1961 to Jane Keener.
He was preceded in death by a son, John Walter Ballinger.
Survivors include his wife, Jane of the home; two daughters, Beth Johnson and Donna Ballinger both of Mt. George, AR; one son, David Ballinger of Mt. George, AR; two sisters, Mary DeLay of Friendswood, TX and Dorothy Richison of St. Petersburg, FL; two brothers, James Ballinger of Jacksonville, FL and Larry Ballinger of Santa Fe, TX and eight grandchildren.
He will be cremated with arrangements through Dardanelle Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 6, 2002)
Willie Alvin Ballinger, age 76, of Danville died Wednesday, January 2, 1985, at Yell County Nursing Home at Ola. He was a retired carpenter and farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Laura Garner Ballinger; three sons, Raymond Ballinger of Danville, James Ballinger of Freeport, Texas and Larry Ballinger of Santa Fe, Texas; two daughters, Mary DeLay of Friendswood, Texas and Dorothy Richardson of St. Petersburg, Fla.; 11 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 10 a. m. Friday at Cornwell Chapel at Dardanelle. Burial will be in Dacus Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 tonight at Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 1-9-1985)
Willie Alvin Ballinger, age 76, of Danville died Wednesday, January 2, 1985, at Yell County Nursing Home at Ola. He was a retired carpenter and farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Laura Garner Ballinger; three sons, Raymond Ballinger of Danville, James Ballinger of Freeport, Texas and Larry Ballinger of Santa Fe, Texas; two daughters, Mary DeLay of Friendswood, Texas and Dorothy Richardson of St. Petersburg, Fla.; 11 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 10 a. m. Friday at Cornwell Chapel at Dardanelle. Burial will be in Dacus Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 tonight at Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1985)
Mrs. Dora Balloun, 72, of Dardanelle, died Saturday in a Joplin, Mo. Hospital. She was a native of Austria and a Methodist. She was the widow of Joe Balloun.
Survivors include a son, Jack Balloun of Dardanelle; four daughters, Mrs. Katie Mae Stull of Grand Junction, Colo.; Mrs. Lillian Smith of Kansas, Mrs. Fred Hedges of Russell, Kans., and Mrs. Mary Ellen Adams of Phoenix, Ariz.; two brothers, Joe Larch of Dardanelle, and Johnny Larch of Memphis. Tenn.; three sisters, Mrs. Ann Patrick of Missouri, Mrs. Mary Nelson of Russellville and Mrs. Kate Benard of Harrison, and two grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on March 1963)
Mrs. Dora Balloun, 72, of Dardanelle, died Saturday in a Joplin, Mo. Hospital. She was a native of Austria and a Methodist. She was the widow of Joe Balloun.
Survivors include a son, Jack Balloun of Dardanelle; four daughters, Mrs. Katie Mae Stull of Grand Junction, Colo.; Mrs. Lillian Smith of Kansas, Mrs. Fred Hedges of Russell, Kans., and Mrs. Mary Ellen Adams of Phoenix, Ariz.; two brothers, Joe Larch of Dardanelle, and Johnny Larch of Memphis. Tenn.; three sisters, Mrs. Ann Patrick of Missouri, Mrs. Mary Nelson of Russellville and Mrs. Kate Benard of Harrison, and two grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on March 1963)
Frances Amelia Balloun, 85, of Dardanelle died Saturday, May 29, 2004 at Doctor's Hospital in Little Rock. Born December 18, 1918, at Dardanelle to the late Joe and Elevenia Beran Klober, she was a homemaker, a member of Saint Augustine's Catholic Church, and the Altar Society.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Balloun.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and Bud Broaddrick of Little Rock, a sister, Lillie Ann Wilson of Magnolia; two grandchildren, Diane Broaddrick and Danny Broaddrick, both of Little Rock; three great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and other relatives.
Funeral was held June 1, 2004 at the Saint Augustine's Catholic Church at Dardanelle with Father Vince officiating. Burial was followed at Brearley Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Active, Danny Broaddrick, Don Gray, Irvin Balloun, Bobby Balloun, Lynn Balloun, Frank Ray, Billy Joe Wesley and Guy Petray. Honorary: John Woodson, Bob Jacimore, Steve Balloun, Tommy Crow, Jay Fugatt, Jeff Ray and Don Balloun. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 2, 2004)
DARDANELLE - Henry Louis Balloun, age 77, of Dardanelle died Wednesday, September 4, 1985. He was a retired farmer, son of the late Frank J. and Cina Wesley Balloun, and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Josephine Pfeifer Balloun; a son, Irvin Balloun of Dardanelle; a daughter, Mrs. Lillie Jo Fugatt of Dardanelle; two brothers, Frank and Hugh Balloun of Dardanelle; a sister, Lillie Vodrazka of Dardanelle, and four grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Friday at Cornwell Chapel. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Hugh Edward Balloun, age 80, of Dardanelle, AR died Thursday, September 6, 2001 at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock, AR. He was a retired employee of Arkansas Tech University, served 30 years in the U. S. Army and Arkansas National Guard, a lifetime member of VFW Post 3141, a long time volunteer of Meals on Wheels and a member of the First United Methodist Church. He was born March 25, 1921 in Dardanelle to the late Cina Wesley and Frank M. Balloun.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Henry, Frank and Tony Balloun.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Martha Kate Montgomery Balloun of Dardanelle; two sons and daughters-in-law, Lynn and Sharon Balloun and Don and Yvonne Balloun both of Dardanelle, AR; four grandchildren, Derek, Teresa, Laura and Samuel Balloun; a sister, Lillian Vodrazka and many nieces and nephews.
Services were Saturday at the 1st United Methodist Church in Dardanelle with the Rev. Floyd Ervin officiating. Burial with military honors were at Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Bobby, Steve and Irvin Balloun, Tom and Charles Sullivan and Jeff Montgomery. Honorary were surviving member of the Aleutian Islands Campaign of WWII-ANG 153 infantry Service and the men of VFW Post 3141 Dardanelle, AR. Memorials may be made to the building fund, United Methodist Church, 100 North 2nd Dardanelle, AR 72834. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 12, 2001)
Mr. Jack B. Balloun, age 76, of Dardanelle, AR died Tuesday, November 11, 1997 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was a member of the Methodist Church, a retired security guard with Burn Security. He was born November 19, 1920 in Dardanelle to the late Joe and Dora Larch Balloun. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of WWII.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Balloun of Dardanelle; a son, Dan Balloun of Dardanelle; a daughter, Beverly Rambo of New Orleans, LA; a sister, Lillian Smith of Hiawatha, KS; three grandchildren, Dan Alan Balloun II of Dardanelle, Justin Rambo and Rex Clay Rambo both of New Orleans, LA; two great-grandchildren, Renee Ryan Lee Rambo both of New Orleans, LA.
Memorial service was held November 16, 1997 at the Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Dardanelle. The deceased was cremated. Services under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 19, 1997)
Josephine Balloun, age 97, of Dardanelle died Friday, July 14, 2006 at Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born November 25, 1908 at Dardanelle to the late Mack and Annie Brabec Pfeifer.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Balloun; two sisters, a brother and daughter-in-law, Sharon Balloun.
Survivors include son, Irvin Balloun of Dardanelle; daughter and son-in-law, Lillie Jo and Don Gray of Stuttgart; grandchildren, Julie Maler of Stuttgart, Jay Fugatt of Memphis, TN, Robin Marple of Dardanelle, Steven Milner with the U. S. Army of Ft. Bliss, TX; five great-grandchildren. Grave side services were held Saturday, July 15, 2006 at Brearley Cemetery with Rev. Laddie Hixson officiating. Memorials may be made to Grace Baptist, P. O. Box 461, Hampton, AR 71744. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 19, 2006)
Kate Montgomery Balloun, 86 of Dardanelle, died Monday, April 6, 2009 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. She was born May 28, 1922 at Briggsville to the late William Jefferson and Eva Bell Castleberry Montgomery. She worked as the Yell County Deputy Tax Assessor for 20 years. She was a member of the Womens Auxiliary of VFW, United Methodist Women, United Methodist Church, and Meals on Wheels.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Hugh Balloun; sister, Erma Montgomery; brother, Fred Balloun.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Lynn and Sharon Balloun of Dardanelle, Don and Yvonne Balloun of St. Augustine, FL; four grandchildren, Teresa Balloun, Laura Conover, Derek and Sam Balloun; sister, Reba Mathis of Riverside, CA; many nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Lillie Vodrazka.
Funeral services Wednesday, April 8, 2009, Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Rev. Roger Glover officiating. Burial Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 15, 2009)
Sharon Kaye Balloun, age 58, of Dardanelle, AR died Saturday, February 14, 2004 at her home. She was born June 18, 1945 in Russellville, AR to the late Hazel and Bessie Sturdivant Greene. She was a member of the Dardanelle Church of Christ and worked for WalMart in Dardanelle as a department manager for 15 years.
She was preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Greene, Robbie Partain and Linda Southard.
She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Irvin Balloun; daughter and son-in-law, Robin and Jimmy Marple of Dardanelle; sister and brother-in-law, Joy and Jim Wood of Dardanelle; Kay la & Shayna Marple of Dardanelle and Malorie & Sidney Millner of Ft. Bliss, TX.
Service was February 16, 2004 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle, AR with Bro. Ralph Weinhold officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. Pallbearers were George Brown, Stan Huels, Chris Hughes, Dustin Southard, Doug Shepard, and Chip Wolfe. Honorary was staff and employees of Wal-Mart of Dardanelle and the Dardanelle class of 1963. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 901 North University Ave. Little Rock, AR 72207. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 18, 2004)
Mr. Van Balloun, 54, died suddenly of a heart attack in Russellville hospital yesterday.
He is survived by his widow and three brothers, A. L. Balloun of South Dakota, R. G. Balloun of Russell, Kans., and John Balloun of Spring, Texas. Mr. Balloun was a World War I veteran. He was connected with the Ideal Furniture Co of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Arkansas Democrat Newspaper, Little Rock, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 3, 1949)
Frankie Jean Briggs Baltz, age 86, of North Little Rock, died Sunday, February 26, 2012 at her home. She was born May 10, 1925 in Briggsville, AR. After graduating from Draughan's School of Business, Frankie married George E. (Jack) Baltz on August 19, 1950. They were married for 59 years. She worked for International Harvester Company for 18 years and for Frank Lyon Company for 31 years, making lifelong friends during this time.
Frankie was preceded in death by her husband, George E. (Jack) Baltz; her parents, James Patrick "Budger" and Bertha Buford Briggs; one brother, J.B. Briggs.
She is survived by one brother, O.L. Briggs of Briggsville, AR; and a number of nieces and nephews. Frankie touched the lives of all who knew her with her smile, charm and wit, and maintained her sense of humor throughout her entire life. She was a joy to be near and will be truly missed.
A private burial service was held Sunday, March 4, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Briggs Memorial Park in Briggsville, AR. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 7, 2012)
Frankie Jean Briggs Baltz, age 86, of North Little Rock, died Sunday, February 26th , 2012 at her home. She was born May 10, 1925 in Briggsville, Arkansas. After graduating from Draughan's School of Business, Frankie married George Edward (Jack) Baltz on August 19th, 1950. They were married for 59 years. She worked for International Harvester Company for 18 years and for Frank Lyon Company for 31 years, making lifelong friends during this time.
Frankie was preceded in death by her husband George E. (Jack) Baltz; her parents, , James Patrick "Budger" and Bertha Buford Briggs; and one brother, J.B. Briggs.
She is survived by one brother, O.L. Briggs of Briggsville, Arkansas and a number of nephews and nieces. Frankie touched the lives of all who knew her with her smile, charm and wit, and maintained her sense of humor throughout her entire life. She was a joy to be near and will truly be missed.
A private burial service will be held at a later date at Briggs Memorial Park, Briggsville, Arkansas. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,On Line at www.griffinleggettresthills.com - Mar 3, 2012)
George Edward Jack Baltz, age 81, of North Little Rock passed away on Friday, September 18th, 2009. Jack was born on February 5th, 1928 in Springfield, Missouri to the late Al and Pearl (Krebs) Baltz. He worked for over 40 years as a salesman for International Harvester/Navistar. Jack enjoyed years of hunting and fishing in the states and in Canada. He was very sports minded and an avid Razorback fan. A veteran of World War II, he attended Immaculate Conception Church in North Little Rock.
Jack is survived by the love of his life, Frankie Briggs Baltz whom he wed on August 19, 1950 and spent over 59 wonderful years together. He is also survived by his brother, Lawrence (Jeanie Ann) Baltz of Pocahontas and a host of nieces, nephews and other extended family, all who will miss him dearly. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Mary Lou Aynes, Virginia Bennett and Carol Sue Smith and his brothers Robert Bob Baltz, Dennis Baltz and Kenneth Baltz. and his in-laws, Budger and Bertha Briggs of Briggsville.
Memorial services were September 21st, 2009 in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, North Little Rock. A private burial will be held at Briggs Memorial Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice in Jack's honor. WWW.griffinleggettresthills.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 23, 2009)
Carol S. Bane, age 80, Vancouver, WA. died July 19th. Carol born April 17, 1932 to John Leabo & Clyde Sanders Leabo.
She is survived by her husband, Glendon A. Bane; sister, Nancy Robideau; sons, David, Dan and John Rogers and a daughter, Paula English.
Burial in Oregon. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 8, 2012)
Charlie Banks, age 52 of Dardanelle, AR died Tuesday, March 23, 2004 at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock, AR. The son of Ben and Cora Ella (Nordin) Banks, he was born September 22, 1951 in Russellville, AR. He was a graduate of Arkansas Tech University with a degree in Geology. He was a United States Marine Veteran of the Vietnam War and attended the Mt. Carmel Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ben Banks and his grandparents.
Survivors include his mother, Cora Banks of Dardanelle, AR; one brother and sister-in-law, Robert Wayne & Linda Banks of Dardanelle; a nephew; great niece nephew; several aunts and uncles.
Funeral service was Friday, March 26, 2004 at the Humphrey Chapel with Rev. Carlton Bowden and Rev. Jared Higginbotham officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery at Dardanelle, AR by Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 31, 2004)
Cora Ella Nordin Banks, 94, of Dardanelle, passed away August 23, 2017 at John Ed Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville after being transferred there from Mitchell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center by Yell County EMS. Cora was born December 30, 1922 to John D. and Cassandra Flannery Nordin, one of ten children. Her London, AR schooling prepared her for a full life and enhanced her clerical skills learned at ATU in Russellville. Serving the military as a Women's Air Corp enlisted soldier during World War II, she interacted with women from across the nation. She worked in the photography lab. Cora married the light of her life, Ben Wayne Banks, March 20, 1949, at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Russellville, AR. She was the mother of two sons, Robert Wayne Banks and Charles Stanley Banks. Her time was occupied with housekeeping and helping Wayne on their cattle and chicken ranch. Her hobbies were flower gardening and quilting. She also took art classes and enjoyed painting still life flowers and other subjects. Interest in Yell County history became her passion in helping Wayne research its history as well as state history. She was a member of the Mount Carmel Presbyterian Church near Augsburg, AR, and attended New Hope Baptist Church with her husband for many years. As a member of the Eastern Star #589, she served as Worthy Matron and Esther primarily. Cora was a member of the Yell County Historical Society and a lifetime member of the American Legion post #20.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, husband, and son, Charlie; sister Cathryn D. Taylor; a brother William Jay Nordin; sisters Ruth Amanda Chenowith, Josie Evelyn Richardson, Laura Isabel Miller, Dorothy Elizabeth Nordin, Frances Doyle Gebbia, and Lydia Pauline Dacus.
Her surviving relatives include her son, Robert W. Banks (Linda); a grandson, Ben Thomas Banks; a great granddaughter, Bethany Cheyenne Banks; a great grandson, Clayton Thomas Banks; a sister, Mary Naomi Newborn and several nephews and nieces will miss her in passing. In her twilight years, she often related stories of her life. Those stories will be sorely missed as well as her presence. The family wishes to express our appreciation to Dr. Keith Ison, Dr. Thomas Snead, the staff of Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, John Ed Chambers Memorial Hospital, and Mitchell Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Danville, AR.
Funeral Service was held at 2:00 PM, Friday, August 25, 2017 at Humphrey Funeral Chapel in Russellville. Rev. Jared Higgingbotham and Rev. Don Irwin officiated. Burial was at New Hope Cemetery in Dardanelle by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation was from 1:00 PM until service time, on Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital, PO Box 2222, Little Rock, AR. Internet obituary and online guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 30, 2017)
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