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Mrs. Violet L. Parks Batson, age 82, of Little Rock, formerly of Dardanelle, died March 1, 1974, at a Little Rock Hospital. She was the widow of former Dardanelle Mayor, Reece Batson. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Little Rock, past President of the Dardanelle Garden Club, past president of the C.W.F. and a former Sunday school teacher of the Dardanelle Christian Church. Mrs Batson was a native of Windson, Missouri, the daughter of the late William Frank and Annie Shipp Parks.
Survivors are one daughter, Mrs Annette Pearce of Little Rock; three grandsons Reece M., Patrick R. and Mark S. Pearce of Little Rock; 1 great granddaughter Miss Amanda Gay Pearce of Little Rock.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m Saturday afternoon at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev Frank Clemmons, pastor of Dardanelle United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery at Dardanelle. Casket bearers were Warren McGuire. Charles Hunt, Gordon Boles, A.B. Cox, Carl Jaggers, Ed Love, Bob McKenzie and Dana Merrill. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Post-Dispatch Newspaper, Dardanelle, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 7, 1974)
Ella Mae Batten, age 83, of Conway, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, July 2, 2012. She was a resident of Greenbrier Nursing Center. She previously resided in Conway, Paragould and Plainview, Arkansas. Ella was born on May 8, 1929 in Marmaduke, Arkansas, to the late William and Iva Richardson.
She was preceded in death by brothers, Ralph and Jack Richardson; a sister, Anna Bea White, and a grandson, Travis Vaught.
Survivors are: one sister, Audie Lee White of Paragould; daughter, Brenda (Jerry) Hashman of Harker Heights, Texas; sons: Michael Vaugnt ( Becky) of Conway and Donnie Vaught of Plainview, AR; five grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters-in-law: Audrey and Louise Richardson of Paragould and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Ella was a retired nurse and had been a Foster Grandparent at Faulkner County Day School. Wherever she lived she was always active in the Free Will Baptist church, and she loved studying the Bible. She was a loving, caring person and always brought joy to those around her with her teasing and practical jokes.
Arrangements are being handled by Roller McNutt Funeral home of Conway. In honor of her request, she will be cremated and there will be not memorial service. On line guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 11, 2012)
George T. Battenfield, age 89 of Russellville, AR died Thursday, February 22, 2001, at Legacy Lodge Nursing Center.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Elouise Seaman Battenfield.
Survivors include two sisters, Jimmie Sue Battenfield and Mary Joyce Waterman both of Tyler, TX; a brother-in-law, Rev. Frank Seaman of San Antonio, TX and a number of nephews and nieces.
Graveside service was February 24, 2001 at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Russellville, AR with Rev. Leroy Farnam officiating. Arrangements by Shinn Funeral Service. Honorary pallbearers were Jeff and Tammy Fleming. Memorials may be made to donor's favorite charity. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 28, 2001)
Billy Jack Battershell, age 55, of Atkins died Wednesday, October 22, 1986 at his home. He was a native of Marshall, AR, a self-employed car salesman and the son of the late Freeman and Agnes Horton Battershell.
He is survived by his wife, Verlene Battershell, two sons, Ronnie Battershell of Springdale and Michael Battershell of Atkins. One daughter, Teresa Carr of Russellville: one sister, Vernell Wells of Springdale, and two granddaughters.
Services were October 25 at Coffman Chapel at Marshall, AR. Interment was in Canaan Cemetery. Services were in care of Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 10/22/1986)
Billy Jack Battershell, age 55, of Atkins died Wednesday, October 22, 1986 at his home. He was a native of Marshall, AR, a self-employed car salesman and the son of the late Freeman and Agnes Horton Battershell.
He is survived by his wife, Verlene Battershell, two sons, Ronnie Battershell of Springdale and Michael Battershell of Atkins. One daughter, Teresa Carr of Russellville: one sister, Vernell Wells of Springdale, and two granddaughters.
Services were October 25 at Coffman Chapel at Marshall, AR. Interment was in Canaan Cemetery. Services were in care of Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 10-29-1986)
Michael Ray Battershell, age 51, of Atkins died Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was born October 28, 1959 at Rogers to Billy Jack and Verlene Mcentire Battershell.
He is preceded in death by his father.
Survivors include his wife, Regina Battershell of Atkins; his children, Billy Jack Battershell of Atkins, Michael Ray Battershell, Jr. of Atkins, Savanna Battershell of Atkins; one brother, Ronnie Battershell and wife Annette of Springdale; one sister, Terri Carr of Springdale; two grandchildren, Trevor Battershell, Briden Battershell both of Atkins and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, January 29, 2011 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with James Finley officiating. Burial was in Canaan Cemetery in Marshall, AR. Pallbearers were Shawn Brannon, Darrin Carr, C.J. Brannon, Shane Savage, Rudy Guajardo, Steven Wedge. Honorary pallbearers were Wesley Carr, Lewis Tucker, and Jeremy Robinson. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 2, 2011)
Mrs. Camelia Baugh, age 78, of J Casa, AR died Friday, June 4, 1993 at Yell County Nursing Home of Ola, AR. She was the widow of E. E. Baugh Jr. and a member of St. Johns's Catholic Church of Russellville. She was a retired nurse.
Survivors are three sons and daughters-in-law, Mack and Susan Baugh of Sarasota, FL, Jimmy and Jill Baugh of Dardanelle and Bob and Sandy Baugh of Mendham, N. J. and five grandchildren, Rhett Baugh, Brett Baugh, Brandon Baugh, Courtney Baugh and Matthew Baugh.
Rosary services were held Sunday. Funeral services were June 7 at St. John's Catholic Church by the Rev. David Jacobs and the Rev. Paul Worm. Graveside services were June 8 at Calvary Cemetery in Memphis, TN with burial by Memphis Funeral Home. Local arrangements were by Shinn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital in Memphis. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 6-9-1993)
Sandra Gail Baugh, age 48, of Raleigh, NC, formerly of Casa, AR died Wednesday, April 4, 2001 at Duke University Medical Center in Durham. She was the daughter of Oleta Baskin of Casa and the late W. D. Baskin, born April 22, 1952 in Little Rock, AR. She was a retired teacher having taught at Houston-Bigelow and Perry-Casa schools. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Bob Baugh; a son, Matthew Baugh; a daughter, Courtney Baugh all of Raleigh, NM; a sister, Patti Baskin of Russellville, AR; an aunt and uncle, Lou and Louise Greinke and other family members and many special friends.
Funeral was Monday at the Casa Baptist Church in Casa with Dr. Bill Brown, Dr. Stephen Davis and Rev. Ernest Hardesty officiating. Burial was in Casa Cemetery. Arrangements by Shinn Funeral Service. Active pallbearers were John Clement, Arnie Burk, Sr., Don Dodson, Steve Smith, Robert Cole and Bill Mitchell. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Duke Bone Marrow Transplant Program, ATTN Pam Sutton-Wallace, Suite 1100, 2400 Pratt Street, Durham, NM 27705. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 11, 2001)
Mrs. Annie Weaver Baughn, age 73, died at her home at Gravette on December 10. She was formerly a resident of Belleville.
Survivors include her husband, Luther Baughn; two sons, Charles Baughn of Pittsburg, Pa. and Dr. William Baughn of Anderson, Ind.; two daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Sibley of Amarillo, Tex and Mrs. Alvyn Marable of Los Angeles; one brother, Dr. Wallace Weaver of Philadelphia, Pa.; three sisters, Mrs. Kate Coy and Mrs. Lois Pledger of Amarillo, Texas and Mrs. Esther Blackwell of Tulsa; and seven grand-children. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 22, 1960)
Luther A. Baughn, 80, died at Amarillo, Tex. January 11. He was married to the former Elizabeth Ann Weaver of Belleville.
He is survived by two sons and two daughters. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 1966)
Mrs. Zearl Baughn of Conway, widow of Roscoe Baughn, died Sunday, February 23, 1986 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Hicks and Anna Russell of Belleville. She was member of the First United Methodist Church.
Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. W. Fay Hall of Conway; one sister, Miss Anna Loe Russell of Nashville, TN and one sister-in-law, Mrs. Winnie (Baughn) Fryer of Mitchell Nursing Home.
Funeral was Wednesday at Conway with burial at the Oak Grove Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Mrs. Zearl Baughn of Conway, widow of Roscoe Baughn, died Sunday, February 23, 1986 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Hicks and Anna Russell of Belleville. She was member of the First United Methodist Church.
Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. W. Fay Hall of Conway; one sister, Miss Anna Loe Russell of Nashville, TN and one sister-in-law, Mrs. Winnie (Baughn) Fryer of Mitchell Nursing Home.
Funeral was Wednesday at Conway with burial at the Oak Grove Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 3-5-1986)
Neva Jean Baugus, age 56 of Dardanelle, died Saturday, December 6, 2003 at St. Vincent's Infirmary in Little Rock. She was born on November 26, 1947, at Weleetka, Oklahoma to the late Charlie Cecil and Christina Bell Harrill Duncan. She was a retired long haul truck driver for Tyson Foods and a member of the Dardanelle Free Will Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, Billy Jean, Carlton Lewis, Charles Owen "Bud" Duncan, and Raymond Joe Clendening; 2 sisters, Charlene Harper and Geneva June Conn.
Survivors include her husband of 39 years, Buddy C. Baugus; a son, Buddy Gene Baugus of Dardanelle; a daughter, Melissa Carol Detrick of Belleville; 4 sisters, Charlotte Betty Wallis of Mustang, OK, Mary Boatman of Aztec, NM, Ruth Ann Rowell of Orange Park, FL, Norma Kay Jones of Oklahoma City, OK; 6 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; a uncle and many nephews, nieces and friends.
Services will be at 2:00 p. m. Wednesday, December 10, 2003 at First Free Will Baptist Church in Dardanelle with the Rev. Pat Baze officiating. Interment will be in Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Pallbearers will be Phil Vanhook, Lester Wilkins, Kevin Bond, Henry Rennick, Paul Hackler, and Melvin Pierce. Honorary pallbearers are Tyson Employees at Tyson Valley Distribution Center and Tyson Valley Maintenance Center, Blue Keene, and Darren Jones. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 10, 2003)
Elvia A. Littlejohn Baunton, age 92, of Ola, AR widow of C. E. Littlejohn, Joseph Shazer and Robert E. Baunton, died Saturday, July 11, 2009, at her home. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ola.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Clinton Eugene and Joyce Littlejohn of Russellville; a son-in-law, James R. Colbert of Ola; eight grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren.
The funeral service will be at 10 A. M. on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at the First Baptist Church of Ola, with burial in East Point Cemetery, by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Memorials Building Fund of First Baptist Church, Post Office Box 232, Ola, Arkansas 72853; or to the Yell County Camp of Gideons International, Post Office Box 699, Danville, Arkansas 72833. The online obituary and guestbook is available at www.shinnfuneral.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 15, 2009)
Robert Martin Baunton, 84 of near Ola died at his home last Thursday. He was a native of Seattle, Wash, and had lived in Yell County for the past 18 years. He was a stock farmer and was a member of the Congregationalist church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nora MePherson Baunton; a son R. E. Baunton of near Ola; a daughter, Mrs. Marie Newton of Missoula, Mont.; a brother, Harold A. Baunton, and a sister, Mrs. Charlotte De Mars, both of Seattle; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday at the Ola Baptist Church by Rev. J. Ronald Condren. Burial was in Ola Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 1964)
Dr. George Baxter, a native of Yell County, died October 20, 1955 at Shawnee, Okla. following a long illness. Dr. Baxter, a prominent surgeon, founded and operated the Baxter Hospital in Shawnee. He was born and raised at Alpha.
Burial was at Shawnee. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 10, 1955)
Forrest was born December 18, 1986 in Lafayette, LA. He attended most of his school years in Lafayette and was a graduate of the East Texas Charter School in Longview. He graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY and worked in Manhattan, NY and New Orleans, LA. Forrest was known for his great sense of humor, kind spirit and intense love of family.
He leaves behind a multitude of friends across the country. He passed away Sunday, July 28.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jim and Jean Aikman; and his paternal grandparents, Roy and Sheila Bayless. Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Jill Aikman Bayless of Hallsville; father and step-mother, Ronald R. and Victoria Bayless of Rosedale, LA; and his sister, Rebecca K. Bayless of New Orleans. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Briggs Memorial Park, 1005 Briggs Ln., Briggsville, AR 72828 or to Presbyterian Mo Ranch Summer Camps, 2299 FM 1340, Hunt, TX 78024-3037.
Memorial service for Forrest Crutchfield Bayless, 26, will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at the Bluffton United Methodist Church, AR Hwy 28, Bluffton, AR with Pastors Joy Carmean and Brian Brock officiating. Burial will be in Briggs Memorial Park, Briggsville, AR at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Longview. A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.raderfh.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on July 31, 2013)
Forrest was born December 18, 1986 in Lafayette, LA. He attended most of his school years in Lafayette and was a graduate of the East Texas Charter School in Longview. He graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY and worked in Manhattan, NY and New Orleans, LA. Forrest was known for his great sense of humor, kind spirit and intense love of family.
He leaves behind a multitude of friends across the country. He passed away Sunday, July 28.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jim and Jean Aikman; and his paternal grandparents, Roy and Sheila Bayless. Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Jill Aikman Bayless of Hallsville; father and step-mother, Ronald R. and Victoria Bayless of Rosedale, LA; and his sister, Rebecca K. Bayless of New Orleans. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Briggs Memorial Park, 1005 Briggs Ln., Briggsville, AR 72828 or to Presbyterian Mo Ranch Summer Camps, 2299 FM 1340, Hunt, TX 78024-3037.
Memorial service for Forrest Crutchfield Bayless, 26, will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at the Bluffton United Methodist Church, AR Hwy 28, Bluffton, AR with Pastors Joy Carmean and Brian Brock officiating. Burial will be in Briggs Memorial Park, Briggsville, AR at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Longview. A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.raderfh.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on July 31, 2013)
Dorothy Leona Beach, age 87, of Perryville died January 14, 2002 at Perryville. She was born on February 12, 1914 to late Roy and Mary Ellen (Vanhooser) Brunk. She was married to her husband Frank G. for 62 years. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church of Eldon, Missouri. She enjoyed gardening, playing music, crocheting, crafts, and canning. She lived in Eldon for 23 years before moving to Arkansas.
She was preceded in death by her husband.
Survivors include a son, Frank L. Beach of Los Alamitos, CA; two daughters, Leona Hull of Gardena, CA and Loretta Jones of Hollis, AR; one sister, Rosemary Dillion, of Oregon; 7 grandchildren, Sharon, Jerri, Bill, Jeff, Greg, Melisa, Sally; 13 great grandchildren.
Services will be Friday, January 18, 2002 at the First Assembly of God Church at 10:00 a. m. Rev. James J. Hedrick will be officiating. Burial will be at Greemore Memorial Gardens in Barneu MO. Visitation will be January 17, 2002, at the Phillips Funeral Home in Eldon, MO from 5:00 -7:00 p. m. Memorials may be made to First Assembly of God Church Eldon, MO. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 16, 2002)
Frank G. Beach, age 88, of Hollis, AR died May 16, 2000 at Hollis, AR. He was born March 20, 1912 in Nebraska to James Beach and Mary Snodgrass. He married Dorothy L. (Brunk) Beach, July 18, 1937 in Kansas City, KS and was a bus driver in Los Angeles, CA. He was a member or the First Assembly of God Church of Eldon, enjoyed trains and collected them and was an avid gardener. He and his wife lived in Eldon for 23 years before moving to Arkansas.
Survivors are, wife, Dorothy Beach of Perryville, AR; a son, Frank L. Beach of Los Alamitas, CA, two daughters, Leona Hull of Gardena, CA and Lorette Jones of Hollis, AR grandchildren, Sharon, Jerri, Bill, Jeff, Greg, Melisa and Sally; 13 great-grandchildren and brothers and sisters, Bruce, Gerald, Gilbert and Mae.
Funeral service was May 22 at the First Assembly of God Church in Eldon, MO with Rev. James J. Hedrick. Burial was in Greenmore Memorial Gardens in Barnett, MO. Memorials may be made to the First Assembly of God Church of Eldon, MO. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 24, 2000)
Sharron Ann Beals, age 56, of Belleville, AR died September 1, 1999 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. She was born July 8, 1943 in Henrietta, OK to the late Walter and Catherine Sneed Tomlinson. She was a certified nursing assistant and a homemaker and mother.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Leonard and Pete Tomlinson.
Survivors are one son, Terry Longstreath of Oklahoma; two daughters and son-in-law, Caryl Harshaw of Atkins and Cathy and Phillip Tomlin of Centerville, AR; longtime companion, Keith Savage of Chickalah Mountain, AR; a brother, Clinton Tomlinson of Henryetta, OK; two sisters, Arnitas Ingold and Judy Robertson both of Henryetta, OK and five grandchildren.
Services were September 5, 1999 at Chickalah Mountain Community Church with Bro. True Fitch officiating. Interment was in the Chickalah Mountain Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were John Freeman, Robert Romaine, Rodney Monday, Bill Jones, Phillip Tomlin and Calvin Adney. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 8, 1999)
Anna "Margaret" Smith Beam, 69, of Danville, AR died Monday, September 17, 2007. She was born February 7, 1938 in Fresno, CA to the late Ethan and Marie Smith. She married Paul Beam on September 19, 1955, and together they raised three sons. She was a medical records transcriptionist for Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR for 11 years. She was also active in Cub Scouts and served as Den Leader for several years. She was a member of the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church of Danville, AR.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ethan and Marie Smith, a brother Euell Smith and a brother Willard Smith.
Survivors include her sons, Eric Beam of Dardanelle, AR, and son, Aaron and daughter-in-law Katie Beam of Danville, AR, and a son Jason and daughter-in-law Beverly Beam of Dardanelle, AR; grandchildren Jessica and Dalton Beam of Danville, AR, Ashley and Joshua Beam of Dardanelle, AR; a sister Mary and brother-in-law Bill Gray of Danville, AR, a sister Kathy Copple of Reno, NV, and a sister-in-law Barbara Smith of Auberry, CA.
Margaret will long be remembered for her kindness and caring for other people. Special thanks and appreciation to Margaret's loving friend Ruby Henderson for her many hours of care given to Margaret.
Funeral service was held at 10:00 a. m. Thursday, September 20 at the Danville Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jared Higginbotham officiating. Burial was held at Waltreak Cemetery in Waltreak. Pallbearers were Eric, Aaron, and Jason Beam, Tracy Pool, Steve Price, and Mike Hettel. Honorary Pallbearers will be loving and caring staff of Dardanelle Nursing Center and Ruby Henderson. Arrangements by Danville Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 26, 2007)
Fannie Elizabeth Beam, age 100 of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Friday, October 24, 2003. She was born December 16, 1902 at Enigma, Smith County, Tennessee, daughter of the late Mattie & John Simpson. She moved to the Fir Community, Montgomery County Arkansas in December 1903 and lived there during her childhood. She graduated High School at the Baptist Academy, Mount Ida, Arkansas in 1925.
She was married to Orva Jackson Beam February 15, 1928 which produced four children. The children were born during the depression years of 1930's and she helped financially by farming and teaching. She was educated and taught school in rural schools in Montgomery County and eventually earned a bachelor's degree in 1948 by attending classes in the summer, weekends, and correspondence, all the while she was teaching school and caring for the family. She taught elementary school for approximately 34 years. She was active in professional organizations, including Home Economic Clubs and WMU at her local Baptist Church and was a member of the First Baptist church at Mount Ida.
She was preceded in death by her parents; 8 brothers and sisters; her husband, Orva Jackson Beam; one son, John E. Beam, and one daughter, Charlene Irwin.
She is survived by one sister, Lucille Housley of Clarksville, Tennessee; one daughter, Pauline Gill of Yakima, Washington and one son, Bill Beam of Mena, Arkansas as well as many grandchildren, great and great, great grandchildren.
Funeral services were Thursday at First Baptist Church in Mount Ida; officiated by Reverend Mark Lashley. Burial was in Little Fir Cemetery under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 5, 2003)
Margaret Beam, age 69, of Danville, passed away September 17, 2007.
Funeral service will be 10 a. m. Thursday, September 20 at the Danville Cornwell Chapel with Rev. Jared Higginbotham officiating. Burial will be at Waltreak Cemetery in Waltreak Visitation will be Wednesday from 6 to 8 p. m. at Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville. See complete obit next week. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 19, 2007)
Ethel Bean, age 93, of Ola passed away with her family and friends by her side Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was born May 15, 1919 in Ava, Arkansas to the late David Thorton and Ethel Hardbarger Sims. She was a homemaker a mother and friend to all and a member of the Ola First Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, William Thomas Bean and a sister, Orrie Sims.
Survivors include her children, Walter C. Carter of Ola; Barbara and David Garrett of Rover; Shirley and Ollie Noles of Jessieville; Kay and Loyd Stanley of NLR; special family the Jr. Morrison's family of Rover and a host of family and friends.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at the Ola First Baptist Church with Brother Donald Walker officiating. Burial will be at Nooner Cemetery. Visitation will be 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. before service at the church. Pallbearers will be Gary Morrison Sr, Garry Morrison Jr, Bobby Murphy, Mike Sims, Pedro Garza and Ronnie Barnes. Honorary pallbearers include Walter C. Carter, Jimmy Garrett, David Garrett, Charles Bean, Bobby Bean and Jerry Bean. 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 Feb 13, 2013)
Ethel Bean, age 93, of Ola passed away with her family and friends by her side Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was born May 15, 1919 in Ava, Arkansas to the late David Thorton and Ethel Hardbarger Sims. She was a homemaker a mother and friend to all and a member of the Ola First Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, William Thomas Bean and a sister, Orrie Sims.
Survivors include her children, Walter C. Carter of Ola; Barbara and David Garrett of Rover; Shirley and Ollie Noles of Jessieville; Kay and Loyd Stanley of NLR; special family the Jr. Morrison's family of Rover and a host of family and friends.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at the Ola First Baptist Church with Brother Donald Walker officiating. Burial will be at Nooner Cemetery. Visitation will be 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. before service at the church. Pallbearers will be Gary Morrison Sr, Garry Morrison Jr, Bobby Murphy, Mike Sims, Pedro Garza and Ronnie Barnes. Honorary pallbearers include Walter C. Carter, Jimmy Garrett, David Garrett, Charles Bean, Bobby Bean and Jerry Bean. 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 Feb 13, 2013)
George Kenneth Bean, age 54, of Ola died Saturday, July 5, 1986 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was a native of Waldron, son of the late George Robert and Eria Wagner Bean, and a member of the Ola Church of Christ. He was employed by the Ola Water and Sewer Department and had served as Ola city marshal for a year.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Geraldine Bean; a son and daughter-in-law, Brandon and Dawanda Bean of Somerville, Texas; two daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Don Reynolds of Ola and Georgia and Terry Farmer of Omaha, Neb.; six sisters, Ellen Minnie and Betty Posey of Ola, Georgia Schee of Whelen Springs, Thelma Duncan of Gurdon, Pauline Gibson of Arkadelphia and Joyce Henson of Fayetteville; four grandchildren, Christopher, Robin and Amanda Reynolds of Ola, and Crystal Bean of Somerville, Texas, and two cousins, Paul Wagner and Lucille Cooper of Belleville.
Funeral will be at 2:30 p. m Tuesday at Ola Church of Christ by Bob Fallen and Dr. J. O. Pennington. Burial will be in Sandlin Cemetery by Dixon Funeral Home of Danville. Pallbearers Active Grover Brown, Harlon Porter, Hartsell Lewis, Barry Tippin, Bill King III and Jackie Williams. Honorary members of the Ola City Council and employees of the City of Ola. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Funeral services for Circuit Judge Wiley W. Bean, who died at a Clarksville hospital Sunday, were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Clarksville. Bean, who had a history of heart trouble, died at age 73, less than seven months before he planned to retire from the bench. He was elected to the 5th Judicial Circuit post in 1962, serving Johnson, Pope, Yell, Faulkner and Conway counties. Bean announced several months ago that he would not seek reelection. Bean, born on a farm near Clarksville, began law practice as a claims attorney for the Mississippi Power & Light Company in 1930. He established a private practice at Clarksville and Little Rock in 1939. He served as attorney for the state Labor Department, appeals referee for the Employment Security Division and deputy clerk for the state Supreme Court during World War II. Bean was the deputy prosecuting attorney in the 5th Judicial District from 1948 to 1950. He then served three terms in the Arkansas Senate before returning to his law practice. The judge was appointed in 1961 to fill the unexpired term of the late George Patterson as chancellor in the 9th Judicial District before he was elected circuit judge in 1962. His widow and a son, Kenneth, of Clarksville, survive him. [editor's note: Find A Grave memorial# 23941655] (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 1966)
Karen Alana Newton Bean, age 49, of Ola, AR formerly of Clarksville, AR, died Tuesday, January 8, 2002 at Ola. She was a reading recovery teacher at Ola Public School and daughter of the late Frank I. Newton.
She is survived by her husband, Don L. Bean; a son, Matthew Logan Pattermann of the home; a daughter, Alana Nicole Pattermann of the home; her mother, Mary Burch Newton of Hunt; a brother, Jon Newton of Clarksville; a sister, Metta Holman of Clarksville; a grandson, Rocky Gist, Jr. of Ola; an aunt, Ruby Wirth of Fulton, IL; a nephew, Shawn Newton of Clarksville; a niece Amber Holman of Clarksville.
There will be a private graveside service. Arrangements will be by Roller-Cox Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 16, 2002)
Samuel Donald Bean, age 79, died September 18th, 2017, at St. Mary's Regional Hospital Russellville. He was born June 24th, 1938, to James Edward & Nora Ballard Bean at Onyx. He was retired from Deltic Farm & Timber in Ola.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Rueben Conway and James Elmer Bean; and sister, Ina Mae White and her husband Harold White and great grandson, Gunner Martin.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lois Schonig Bean of Havana; daughter, Vickey (Mike) Waters; son Donald Keith (Teresa) Bean all of Havana; grandchildren, Brandy (Evan) Pisciotta of Pottsville; Krista (Dustin) Bell of Pottsville; Mistie Dawn Bean of Danville; Bobby Martin of Belleville; Misty Ann Waters of Harrisburg; Jessica Deckelman of Harrisburg; Cody Waters of Maryland; nineteen great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 pm Thursday, September 21, 2017 at the Danville Cornwell Funeral. Mr. Bean requests no further service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sep 20, 2017)
Erwin Allen Bear, age 81 of Plainview, died Saturday, March 22, 2003. He was born March 6, 1922, in Midland, Arkansas to the late Erwin S. and Jossie Haley Hackett Bear. He was a retired sawmill worker and a member of the Plainview Assembly of God Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara B. Bear and a son, Irvin Bear.
Survivors include a son, Paul Bair of Plainview; a daughter, Marie Bloxham of Bryant, AR; 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 24, 2003, at the Plainview Assembly of God Church with Rev. Wilma Whorton officiating. Interment was in Salem Cemetery, Plainview, Arkansas. Pallbearers were Bud Bair, Michael Bloxham, Mark King, Bill Wiser, Neil Taylor, Clint King. Honorary was Dr. John Westwood and Dale Prince. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 26, 2003)
DANVILLE - Irvin Bear, age 41, of Plainview died Wednesday, December 17, 1986 at Yell County Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Dixon Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Irvin Jackson Bear, age 42, of Plainview died December 17 at the Yell County Hospital at Danville. He was a member of the Plainview Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Joan Bear; two stepsons, Randy Heller of San Augustine, TX and Darrell Maynard of Lincoln, Neb; three stepdaughters, Sheryl Flournay of Jasper, Texas, Sheila Hellen of Hot Springs and Sharon Smith of Lumberton, TX; his parents Erwin and Clara Bear of Plainview; a brother, Paul Baer of Plainview; one sister, Marie Bloxham of Wilburton, OK; nine grandchildren.
Funeral was held Friday, December 19 at Plainview Free Will Baptist Church by the Rev. Randall Williams arid the Rev. Johnny Thompson. Burial was in Salem Cemetery by Dixon Funeral Service of Danville. Pallbearers were Joe Dishongh, J. B. Ellis, Gerald Davis, D Jones, Robert Lee Smith, Jeff Crites and Tom Phillips. (SSDI DOB: 11/1/1944) (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 12/17/1986)
PLAINVIEW - Irvin Jackson Bear, age 42, of Plainview died Wednesday, December 17, 1986 at the Yell County Hospital at Danville. He was a member of the Plainview Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Joan Bear; two stepsons, Randy Heller of San Augustine, Texas, and Darrell Maynard of Lincoln, Nebr.; three stepdaughters, Sheryl Flournay of Jasper, Texas, Sheila Heller of Hot Springs and Sharon Smith of Lumberton, Texas; his parents, Erwin and Clara Bear of Plainview; a brother, Paul Bair of Plainview; a sister, Marie Bloxham of Wilburton, Okla.; nine grandchildren, and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Friday, December 19, at the Plainview Free Will Baptist Church by the Rev. Randall Williams and the Rev. Johnny Thompson. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery by Dixon Funeral Service of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Mrs. Audie Gaydon Beard, aged 66 or Shawnee, Okla, died February 7 in a nursing home. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Gaydon, a member of the Assembly of God Church, and a native of Birta.
She is survived by two daughters of California; one son of Japan, one sister, Mrs. Alma Carson, of Birta, and eight grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 14, 1963)
Mrs. Audie Gaydon Beard, aged 66 or Shawnee, Okla, died February 7 in a nursing home. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Gaydon, a member of the Assembly of God Church, and a native of Birta.
She is survived by two daughters of California; one son of Japan, one sister, Mrs. Alma Carson, of Birta, and eight grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 14, 1963)
Carol Ann Beard, age 48, of Russellville died Saturday, June 11 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was born November 9, 1962 in Russellville to James William, Sr. and Billie Dove Rackley Cochran. She was a homemaker, mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her father and brothers, David and James, Jr.
Survivors include her husband, Jackie Beard, two sons, Chase Beard and Chance Beard both of Russellville; mother, Billie Cochran of Russellville; two grandchildren, and numerous nephews and nieces.
Memorial service was Thursday, June 16 in Russellville. Cremation arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 22, 2011)
Mrs. Illa Mae Burfield Beard, age 68, of Katy, Texas, a native of Ola, died Sunday, March 10, 1985, at a Houston, Texas hospital.
Survivors include three sons, Robert Beard of Arizona, James Beard of North Carolina and Mike Beard of Katy; a brother, Ralph Burfield of Ola; two half-brothers, Tony and Charles Burfield of Ola; a half-sister, Louise Damon of Ola; her stepmother, Mrs. Pearl Phelps of Ola; six grandchildren, and a great grandchild.
Funeral was today at Ola Church of Christ. Burial was in Sandlin Cemetery at Ola by Cornwell Funeral, (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1985)
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