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Martin Edward Brewer, age 59, of Belleville, AR, died July 8, 2003 at National Park Hospital in Hot Springs, AR.
Arrangements will be announced by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 9, 2003)
Opel Brewer, age 84, of Danville, AR died Monday, December 17, 1990 at the Yell County Hospital. He was a native of Havana, AR, son of the late Thadus and Mary Jane Farrington Brewer. He was a retired poultry farm worker, and a member of the Havana Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Grace Bland Brewer of Danville; one sister, Inez Robinson of Danville and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 19th in the Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Danville with Bro. Luther Riddle officiating. Burial was in the Havana Cemetery at Havana, AR. Arrangements and services by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 19, 1990)
Services for Reita M. Brewer of Danville will be held September 20 at 1; 00 p. m. at the Danville First Baptist Church. Interment will be in Heber Springs. Services by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 19, 2007)
Reita M. Brewer, age 93, of Danville, AR went to be with her God on September 17, 2007 in Little Rock, AR. She was born October 10, 1913 in Sheridan, AR. Her parents were George Franklin and Anna Rebecca Hood McCool of Prattsville, AR. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Memphis, TN for many years. She was also pianist at First Baptist Church in Heber Springs, AR for many before she retired.
She was preceded in death by her husbands Morris Smith and Denton Brewer; a daughter Nedra (Brewer) Rose; two brothers W. Carl McCool and Bob McCool; two sisters Mildred Rayburn and Gladys Fish.
Survivors include two grandsons Mark and John Rose; a granddaughter Rebecca Bowdie; great grandsons Christopher, Joshua, and Kimmy Hanke; great granddaughters Lucia and Liliana Hanke, Amber and Alexis Rose; nephew Bobby B. McCool; niece Carol Ann Baker; special friend Clyde Apple, and numerous other family and friends.
Funeral services were held Thursday, September 20, 2007 at Danville First Baptist Church with the Bro. Bobby Walker and Bro. Jamie Staley officiating. Burial was held at 2:00 p. m. Tuesday, September 25, at Cleburne County Memorial Gardens in Heber Springs, AR. Pallbearers were Gary Pickens, Stan Garner, Charles Davis, Rocky Foster, Waymon Sides, and Charles Palmer. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 26, 2007)
Mrs. Syble Cook Brewer, age 91, of Ola died Tuesday, December 23, 1980 at Yell County Hospital at Danville. She was a native of Centerville, and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James M. Cook.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Friday at Ola United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Ola Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 12/24/1980)
Mrs. Syble Cook Brewer, age 91, of Ola died Tuesday, December 23, 1980 at Yell County Hospital at Danville. She was a native of Centerville, and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James M. Cook.
Funeral was at 2 p. m. Friday at Ola United Methodist Church. Burial was in Ola Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 12-31-1980)
Mr. Tony Lee Brewer, age 58, of Dardanelle, AR died Sunday, April 27, 1997. He was a retired farmer and former employee of Bruce Oakley. He attended the Assembly of God Church, was born May 4, 1938 in Havana, AR to the late Bud and Vera May Apple Brewer.
Survivors include his wife, Lois Brewer of Ola; a son, Jarred Brewer of Ola; three daughters, Brenda, Linda and Carla Brewer all of Ola; two brothers, Charles Brewer of Dardanelle and Johnny Raymond Brewer of Missouri; three sisters, Jewell M. Barber of Casa, Billie Joe Brewer and Betty Jean Brewer both of Dardanelle; three grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be today, April 30th at the Lower Spring Creek Cemetery by the Rev. True Fitch. Services under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. Pallbearers will be Herman Kiggins and True Fitch. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 30, 1997)
Mrs. Vera Mae Brewer, age 54, of near Dardanelle, died at a Dardanelle hospital February 7. Mrs. Brewer was the wife of Bud Brewer. She was a native of Havana, a daughter of the late Melvin and Elva Mason Apple.
Other survivors are four sons, all of Dardanelle, Tony Brewer, Charles Ray Brewer, Jackie Lynn Brewer, and Johnny Raymone Brewer; three daughters, Mrs. Billie Jo Litsey, Mr. Jewel Ramey and Miss Betty Jean Brewer all of Dardanelle; two brothers, Jack Apple and Jonn R. Apple, both of Dardanelle; two sisters, Mrs. Atha Lott of Dardanelle and Mrs. Grace Nuchois of England; and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the First Assembly of God Church at Dardanelle Thursday by the pastor. Rev. Don D. Duvall. Interment was at the Lower Spring Creek Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 16, 1967)
Wanda Mae Brewer, age 92, of Dardanelle died Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at River Valley Medical Center. She was born February 14, 1921 at New Blaine to the late Oran B. and Emma Ann McReynolds Birkhead. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Dardanelle.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joe Brewer; brothers, Lowell Birkhead, Wayne Birkhead, Keith Birkhead and sister, Zola Pilgreen.
Survivors include three nephews, Dean Birkhead and wife Janis of Dardanelle, Larry Birkhead of Dallas, TX, Terry Pilgreen and wife Sherri of Wichita, KS; two nieces, Mavis Welsh and husband Don of Maumelle, Becky Birkhead of Springdale; five great nieces and nephews; eight great great nieces and nephews and seven great great great nieces and nephews. Wanda was a lifelong resident of the Dardanelle Community, with a temporary move to Wichita, Kansas when she worked for the Boeing Aircraft Company during World War II. She also was employed for many years at Love's Flower Shop in Dardanelle.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, December 9, 2013 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Bro. Jim Benfer officiating. Visitation will be held after the service. Pallbearers will be Kip Welsh, Wayne Harper, Jordan Harper, Roxanne Harper, Jay Pilgreen and Kate Pilgreen. Flowers will be accepted at Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Memorial gifts may be made to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 188, Dardanelle, Arkansas 72834. Arrangements Are By Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,pub. Dec 7, 2013, On-Line at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com)
Wanda Mae Brewer, age 92, of Dardanelle died Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at River Valley Medical Center. She was born February 14, 1921 at New Blaine to the late Oran B. and Emma Ann McReynolds Birkhead.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joe Brewer; brothers, and sister.
Survivors include three nephews, two nieces; five great nieces and nephews; eight great great nieces and nephews and seven great great great nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, December 9, 2013 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Bro. Jim Benfer officiating. Visitation will be held after the service. Flowers will be accepted at Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Memorial gifts may be made to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 188, Dardanelle, Arkansas 72834. 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 Dec 11, 2013)
William Edward Brewer, aged 83, a resident of Chickalah, died at his home Thursday. He was a native of Yell County, a retired farmer and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lillie Malinda Robinson Brewer; two sons, Wiley H. Brewer of Chickalah and Glendal R. Brewer of Kansas City, Mo.; one daughter, Mrs. Juanita Lane of Kansas City; a half-brother, Lucian Wiggins of Elk City, Okla., and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Chickalah Church of Christ Saturday at 2:00 p.m. with Minister Dewey McDowell of Dardanelle Church of Christ officiating. Interment was in Chickalah Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 1963)
William Edward Brewer, aged 83, a resident of Chickalah, died at his home Thursday. He was a native of Yell County, a retired farmer and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lillie Malinda Robinson Brewer; two sons, Wiley H. Brewer of Chickalah and Glendal R. Brewer of Kansas City, Mo.; one daughter, Mrs. Juanita Lane of Kansas City; a half-brother, Lucian Wiggins of Elk City, Okla., and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Chickalah Church of Christ Saturday at 2:00 p.m. with Minister Dewey McDowell of Dardanelle Church of Christ officiating. Interment was in Chickalah Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 1963)
Violet Frances Brewster, of Hot Springs, passed from this life surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 3, 2013, after a brief illness at the age of 89. She was born on January 31, 1923, in Plainview, Arkansas, the daughter of H.G. Simmons and Malinda Raper Simmons.
She was preceded in death by her beloved daughter Nina Gale Curtis Williams; three husbands, James Alvin Curtis, John A. Miller and Jewel H. Brewster; four brothers, William, Gene, R.L. and Kenneth Simmons; and one sister, Oral Raper. She and her family moved to Hot Springs from Plainview in 1934. She was a charter member of Memorial Baptist Church. She loved watching basketball; it was her favorite pastime, especially the Lakers.
She is survived by her five children, Lynn Curtis Young (Joe David), Rex Curtis, Jonne Miller Doster (John), Jeannie Miller Huegel (Greg) and Janice Brewster; one son-in-law, Stanley H. Williams; her sister and best friend, Ina Burton; ten grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; nieces; nephews; extended family members; and a host of wonderful friends.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Monday, January 7, 2013, in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Hot Springs, with Alan Coker and Dale Justus officiating. Visitation will be 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Sunday afternoon. Interment will be at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Hot Springs. Pallbearers will be Jon McLarty, Starr Fenner, David Grissom, Kevin Smith, John Pankey, Richard Goodrum and Mark Lane. A special thank you to Dr. Scott Anderson, Dr. Neeraj Bharany, Dr. Michael Gersch, Dr. Adam Stibich, and the entire staff of National Park Medical Center ICU. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Her obituary was published in Jan 2013 on Line @ http://www.davis-smith.com. )
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Laino Brice last rites were conducted November 23 in the Madera Funeral Home. Mrs. Brice, 39, of Madera, Calif., who died Wednesday of injuries suffered Sunday in an automobile accident.
She is survived by her husband, Ivan Brice; her father, H. W. Haire of Madera; four brothers Charles, James and Vernon Haire of Madera and Arvie Haire of Moore, Okla., and two sisters, Mrs. Syble Lampkins of Madera and Mrs. Ola Rorax of Visalia, Calif. Mrs. Brice, formerly Laino Haire, was born and raised in Yell County. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 13, 1951)
Connie Fay Bridges, age 90, of Dardanelle died Sunday, March 5, 2017, at Russellville Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born January 9, 1927, at Clinton to the late Cecil Owen and Vinny Cossey Bridges.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Leona Bridges.
Survivors include his children, Dale and Sherri Bridges of Tulare, California, Gary and Patti Bridges of Bakersfield, California, Brenda and Tony Chronister of Dardanelle; two sisters, Doris Turner and husband Ed of Norwood, Missouri, Naomi Cox of Tulare, California; eight grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, March 10, 2017 at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Visitation was held Friday, 12:30 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. at Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle before the service. Pallbearers were Tony Chronister, Kurt Chronister, Jesse Withnell, Dale Bridges, Gary Bridges and Leonard Waldron. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, pub. Mar 15, 2017) (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,His obituary was published 15 Mar 2017, Danville, Yell County, Arkansas. - "To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded" - Ralph Waldo Emerson )
Hays Bridges age 89, a resident of Plainview, AR died Thursday, June 15, 2000 at his home. He was born October 4, 1910 at Plainview, AR to Matthew and Eva (Stahl) Bridges. He married Imogene Leach on May 3, 1941 at Plainview, AR. He was a farmer, member of the First United Methodist Church of Plainview, was a 32nd degree Mason, a 35 year committeeman with the Farm Services Agency at Danville and a member of the Ola Eastern Star.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters and two brothers.
Survivors include, his wife, Imogene Bridges of Plainview, AR; two sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Debra Bridges of Ft. Smith, AR and Bob and Ann Bridges of Wayne, PA; two daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia and Dale Zank of Marshall, MO and Judy and Charles Chastain of Little Rock, AR; one brother, T. L. Bridges of Little Rock, AR and seven grandchildren, Cindy and Missy Kugel, Matthew Bridges, Sara Chastain, Amy, Heather and Chris Bridges.
Funeral service was June 19, 2000 at the First United Methodist Church of Plainview officiated by Rev. John Zolk. Burial with Masonic Rites was at the New Bethel Cemetery at Plainview, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to Plainview United Methodist Church or the Department of Health Hospice, 203 Weir Road, Russellville, AR. Casket bearers were, Danny Stahl, Larry Bridges, Travis Smith, Steve Barry, Elmer Padgett and Danny Bridges. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 21, 2000)
Imogene Bridges, 95, of Little Rock, formerly of Plainview died Saturday, March 10, 2012 at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock. She was born July 4, 1916 in Plainview, AR to Barbra Allen and Ola Breashears Leach. She was a homemaker and farmer and a member of Plainview United Methodist Church. For many years she was active in the Order of the Eastern Star and Home Demonstration Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hayes Dale Bridges and son, Bill Bridges.
Survivors include three children, Virginia Zank & husband, Dale of Branson, MO, Bob Bridges & wife, Ann of Little Rock, Judy Chastain & husband, Charles of Little Rock; 7 grandchildren, Cindy Kugel & partner, Jeff Dalrymple of Siloam Springs, Missy Couch & husband, James of Siloam Springs, Matthew Bridges & wife, Ann of Richmond, VA, Sara Chastain of Little Rock, Amy Bridges of Washington, DC, Heather Xayavongsa & husband, Luck of Fort Smith, Chris Bridges of Fort Smith; 5 great grandchildren, Lydara Couch of Siloam Springs, Kane Xayavongsa of Fort Smith, Nathan Bridges & Madeleine Bridges of Richmond, VA, Damon Bridges of Fort Smith; one sister, Ernestine Barry of Morrilton and a brother-in-law, Lamar Bridges of Little Rock.
Funeral was March 13, 2012 at Plainview United Methodist Church. Reverend Tom Mullins officiated. Burial was at New Bethel Cemetery near Plainview, AR by Humphrey Funeral Service. Internet obituary and on-line guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com Memorials may be given to Plainview United Methodist Church, Plainview, AR or to a charity of your choice. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 14, 2012)
Matt Bridges, 83, of Plainview died Tuesday, November 21, in the Yell County Hospital at Danville. He was a native of New Albany, Miss., and was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Eva Stahl Bridges; four sons, Hayes of Plainview, Shannon of Ft. Smith, Arthur of California, and Lamar Bridges of Little Rock; two daughters, Mrs. Jewel Kacalek of California and Mrs. Helen Smith of Little Rock; a brother, Bob Bridges of Jacksonville, Fla.; 19 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday at the Plainview Methodist Church by the Rev. Jim Pollard. The pallbearers were his grandsons. Burial was in the New Bethel Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 7, 1967)
William "Bill" Bridges, 54, of Fort Smith died Monday, Feb. 9, 2004 at a Fort Smith hospital. He retired from the Air Force as a technical sergeant serving with the 188th Fighter Wing. He was a graduate of Plainview-Rover High School and attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. He joined the Air Force and served as a communications technician in Japan during the Vietnam War, a recipient of the Mayor's Good Neighbor Award and a member of Southside Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his father, Hayes Bridges.
Survivors include his wife, Debra Bridges; a son, Chris Bridges of Fort Smith; a daughter, Heather Bridges of Fort Smith; his mother, Imogene Bridges of Little Rock; a brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Ann Bridges of Wayne, Pa.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Virginia and Dale Zank of Marshall, Mo. and Judy and Charles Chastain of Little Rock; several nephews and nieces; and a great-niece.
The funeral was Thursday, February 12, 2004 at Ocker Memorial Chapel at Van Buren. Burial was in Gill Cemetery by Ocker Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Sherman and Danny Stahl, John Watson, Leonard Huff, Gary Finney and Larry Bridges. Memorials may be made to Leukemia Foundation, The Gateway Chapter, 77 West Port Plaza, Suite 101, St. Louis, Mo. 63146-3111. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 3, 2004)
Benjamin Miner "Benny" Brigance, age 97, of Booneville, AR passed away, Thursday, July 4, 2002 in the Booneville Nursing Home. He was a retired dairy farmer and a member of Longridge Baptist Church in Carolan, AR.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Roxy Brigance.
He is survived by three sons, Buck, Jack and Mack Brigance all of Booneville, AR; two daughters, June Tate of Booneville, AR and Judith Burrows of Havana, AR; two brothers, Thurman & Willie Brigance of Booneville, AR; one sister, Leacy Wilson of Booneville, AR; 10 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Funeral services were July 8, 2002 at Longridge Baptist Church in Carolan, AR with burial in Bloodsworth Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 17, 2002)
William (Willie) B. Brigance, 94, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away on August 27, 2014 at the Waldron Nursing Center. He was born January 22, 1920 in Tate, Arkansas to the late William A. and Ollie (Taylor) Brigance.
He is survived by his wife Katie Brigance of Texarkana, Arkansas, four children; Lenora Caldwell of Havana, Arkansas, Jay Brigance and wife Loulla of Waldron, Arkansas, Gene Brig- ance and wife Laura of Booneville, Arkansas, Shaney Watts and husband Kenny of Waldron, daughter-in-law, Linda Brigance of Booneville, Arkansas, several step-children, 15 grandchildren, 21 great- grandchildren, several great- great grand children, numerous nieces, nephews, friends and other family.
William is preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children Veva Brigance, one son, William Arnold Brigance, his parents, great-grandson Zack Caldwell and one son-in law, Dale Caldwell.
Funeral service was August 29, 2014 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with Interment in Taylor Cemetery. Pallbearers were Andy and J.B. Brigance, Greg Caldwell, John Fereck, Billy Watts and Tony Gaines. Honorary pallbearers were Paul John Brigance, Jeff Bush, Mack, Jack and Buck Brigance, Dewayne Chancellor, Jerry Chancellor, Neil and Bud Brigance. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sep 3, 2014)
Mrs. Bertha B. Briggs, age 94, of Briggsville, died Tuesday, December 6, 1988 at her home. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and Briggsville United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a son O. L. Briggs, of Briggsville; a daughter, Mrs. Frankie Baltz of Little Rock; two sisters, Lydia Cook of North Little Rock and Willa Elliott of Parks; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Thursday at Briggsville United Methodist Church by the Rev. Lee Hankins. Burial was in Briggs Memorial Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Jay, Chris, Keith and James Shannon Briggs, Dr. Joe Buford and Robert Owen Buford. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 12-14-1988)
Dorothy "Dottie" Mae Briggs, 90, of Westridge Road, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at the Landsun Health Service Center.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Fri., Dec. 28, at First United Methodist Church. Mr. Mike Veilleux of Sunset Church of Christ will officiate. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery (old section). Visitation will be Thursday 1-8 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to noon at West Funeral Home. Services are entrusted to West Funeral Home. Dorothy Mae "Dottie" Miller Briggs was born May 18, 1922 to Ernest Lee and Betty Jane Tate Miller in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was raised and educated in Jonesboro before moving to Carlsbad as a young woman. Dorothy and Robert D. "R.D." Briggs were married on March 10, 1947 in Carlsbad. Dottie worked in the fabric department of J.C. Penney's, Tempo, Ray's Fabric and Jill's Fabric for many years prior to her retirement. Her favorite pastimes included cooking, sewing and caring for her grandchildren. She was also a long time member of First United Methodist Church. Dottie's love in life was always her family, she cherished the times with them as did all her family cherish her. She spent many hours listening to Christian music and enjoyed and shared many memories of her early years in Arkansas. Words alone could never express the kindness and love that Dottie gave from her heart to all who knew her. Dottie's beautiful smile and gentle heart will never be lost or forgotten.
She is preceded in death by her husband, daughters: Linda Briggs and Cheryl Parham, brothers: Claude Miller, Ray Miller and sister Dovie Crow.
Dorothy is survived by sons: Skipper and wife Susan Briggs and Mark and wife Diane Briggs, all of Carlsbad; daughter: Debbie Kimbley and husband Hayden of Loving, NM; son in law: Johnny Parham of El Paso, TX; sister in laws: Rosy Miller, Carlina Briggs and Evelyn Briggs; grandchildren: Gary Gidak and wife Angel, Rob Briggs and Tosha, Melissa Maas and husband Justin, Scott Briggs, Parker Kimbley, Gentry Hughes and husband Trent, Matt Briggs, Shea Briggs and Cody, Lisa Calder and husband Justin, Misti Frazier and Mandi Whitehead; great grandchildren: Jennifer Brendel, Kyla, Brayden and Rylon Hughes, Tayden Kimbley, Henry Alan Maas, Jaxon Rich, Zack Frazier, Ryan, Nick and Faith Whitehead, Bryce Temple and 4 great- great grandchildren. Donations may be made to the "Landsun Caring Hands" fund. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Her obituary was published in Dec 2012 in Carlsbad, Eddy County, New Mexico. )
J.B. Briggs Dies of Polo J. B. Briggs, 34, of Danville died at St. Vincents Hospital in Little Rock Saturday, May 29, 1954 of Polio. He had apparently passed through the crisis last Sunday, was taken out of the iron lung and was showing improvements until Wednesday. At that time he was paralyzed from the waist down. Beginning Wednesday his condition gradually.. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 YRS AGO, DANVILLE, ARKANSAS - Originally published on Thursday, June 3, 1954)
J. B. Briggs Is Stricken With Polio - J. B. Briggs, Danville resident and former Yell County Circuit Clerk, was stricken with polio last week and is now a patient at St Vincent's Hospital in Little Rock. Briggs was taken to the hospital in Little Rock last Wednesday paralyzed from the waist down. Doctors at first believed that a rupture disk was causing the paralysis, but Saturday when his breathing became difficult and his temperature continued to rise, it was definitely established as polio. Briggs passed the crisis early Sunday morning after he had temporarily been placed in an iron lung. His fever broke and breathing became easier after that time. The exact extent of the paralysis will not be known for several days, but he is not paralyzed above the waist. Briggs, who is now an employee of the Arkansas Power & Light Co. was Yell County Chairman of the March of Dimes drive for polio for three years. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 YRS AGO, DANVILLE, ARKANSAS - Originally published on Thursday, May 27, 1954)
James Budgar Briggs, age 82, of Briggsville died Sunday, Feb. 8, 1976 at his home. He was a retired farmer, and was a Mason and a member of the Briggsville United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bertha Briggs; a son, 0. L. Briggs of Briggsville; a daughter, Mrs. Jack Baltz of North Little Rock; a brother, C. S. Briggs of Oregon; four grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Graveside service was held Monday at Briggs Cemetery near Briggsville by the Rev. George Patton. Pallbearers were Jay Briggs, Keith Briggs, Shanon Briggs, Ted Buford, Robert Buford and Billy Lofland. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 2-12-1976)
A member of the Teamsters Union, James "Pat" P. Briggs, died in La Center on Monday, July 10, 2000. He was 67. He was a truck driver for VanWater and Rogers. Mr. Briggs was born April 6, 1933, in Longview and lived in Clark County for 22 years.
Survivors include his wife, Betty, at home; two daughters, Denise Briggs of Portland and Kristy Bork of Amboy; one son, Jim of Amboy; one sister, Betty Oakes of McMinnville, Ore.; and three grandchildren. Mr. Briggs was a member of the Moose Lodge and enjoyed hunting, camping, water skiing and four-wheel driving. He also liked watching television. There will be a service from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday that will include a potluck barbecue at 35011 N.E. 119th Ave., La Center.
Layne's Funeral Home in Battle Ground is in charge of arrangements. (The Columbian Newspaper, Vancouver, Washington, pub. - July 13, 2000)
[additional information added by editor:]
* James Patrick Briggs - Lucy "Blair" Albright
* Charles Shannon "C.S." Briggs - Pansy Pauline DePrist
* James Patrick "Pat" Briggs, Sr.
(WWW.YellCountyObits.org,His obituary was published 13 Jul 2000 in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington. )
A member of the Teamsters Union, James "Pat" P. Briggs, died in La Center on Monday, July 10, 2000. He was 67. He was a truck driver for VanWater and Rogers. Mr. Briggs was born April 6, 1933, in Longview and lived in Clark County for 22 years.
Survivors include his wife, Betty, at home; two daughters, Denise Briggs of Portland and Kristy Bork of Amboy; one son, Jim of Amboy; one sister, Betty Oakes of McMinnville, Ore.; and three grandchildren. Mr. Briggs was a member of the Moose Lodge and enjoyed hunting, camping, water skiing and four-wheel driving. He also liked watching television. There will be a service from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday that will include a potluck barbecue at 35011 N.E. 119th Ave., La Center.
Layne's Funeral Home in Battle Ground is in charge of arrangements. (The Columbian Newspaper, Vancouver, Washington, pub. - July 13, 2000) [additional information added by editor:]
* James Patrick Briggs * Lucy "Blair" Albright
* Charles Shannon "C.S." Briggs Pansy Pauline DePrist
* James Patrick "Pat" Briggs, Sr.
(WWW.YellCountyObits.org,His obituary was published 13 Jul 2000 in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington. )
Laveda B. Briggs, 73, of Fort Smith, Ark. died June 13, 2011. She was born December 31, 1937 in Magazine the daughter of Frank Mack and Mamie Irene (Plank) Bailey. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Magazine and loved serving others and her community. Laveda worked as a nurse's aide for ten years at Oak Manor Nursing Center, a member of the Magazine Garden Club, Blue Mountain EH Club and Magazine Community Improvement Club. Pleasures in her life were singing, traveling and fishing. She was dearly loved by her family and was a wonderful wife and mom. Preceded in death by her parents; a brother, R.D. Bailey and a sister, Francis Green.
Survivors are her husband of ten years, Lloyd Briggs of the home; five daughters, Debra Dority and husband Randy of Fort Smith, Nancy Briggs of Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, Rhonda Nicholson of Eric, Texas, Barbara Stewart and Brenda Briggs both of Fort Smith; four sons, Rickie Allan Robinson of Fort Smith, Gary Lynn Robinson and wife Trish of Magazine, Lloyd Robert Briggs and Michael John Briggs both of Eric, Texas; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother, Clyde Ed "Red" Bailey of Sugar Grove; three nephews, Bobby and Jimmy Green, Clarence Rodrigues; a niece, Carla McAllister; a special cousin, Dick Ellington.
Pallbearers were Gary Don Stiger, Jeremy Dority, Timothy Clayton, Jeff McAllister, Clarence Rodrigues and Randy Dority. Honorary pallbearers were Bobby Green and Jimmy Green. Funeral service was June 17, 2011 at First Baptist Church in Magazine with burial at Liberty Cemetery of Magazine under the direction of Booneville Funeral Service. Online guest book www.boonevillefuneralservice.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 22, 2011)
Levi L. Briggs of Carlsbad, New Mexico, formerly of Briggsville, died at his home in Carlsbad at 1:00 a. m. Saturday, June 17, 1950 at the age of 77 years. His wife, who was Belle Compton before their marriage in 1902, preceded him in death in 1921.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lee Gray of Phoenix, Arizona and Mrs. Bob Calvani of Carlsbad; six sons, R. D., Buford, Compton, Hence, Harry Lee and Pat, all of Carlsbad.
He was a member of one of the oldest pioneer families of Yell County and a former sheriff of this county.
Funeral services were held at the old Briggs home at Briggsville at 4:00 p. m. Monday. Burial was in the Briggs cemetery at Briggsville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 22, 1950)
O. L. Briggs, age 97, of Briggsville passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015, at Dardanelle Nursing Home & Rehab. O. L. was born January 8, 1918, in Briggsville, Arkansas to the late J.R "Budgar" & Bertha Buford Briggs. He was a WWII and Korea War Army Veteran. He retired from the military and the U.S. Forest Service. He was a cattle rancher and served on the Yell County Equalization Board for several years. He was a pioneer in the poultry industry in Yell County. He was a member of the Briggsville United Methodist Church, VFW, and Mason. He was a Fouche Valley School board member for many years and a Farm Bureau board member.
He was preceded in death by his wife Roberta McBride Briggs; brother, J.B. Briggs; sister, Frankie Jean Baltz.
Survivors include his sons & daughters-in-law. Jay & Dianne Briggs of Pottsville; Keith & Peggy Briggs of Bryant; daughter, Rita Kay Briggs of Briggsville; grandchildren, Chris & Lora Briggs of Briggsville; Marsha & Carl Thomas of Russellville; Jason & Leah Briggs of Fort Smith; great-grandchildren Halle, and Skyler; and a host of family and friends.
Graveside service was held at 2:00 pm Monday, December 7, at Briggs Cemetery with Lacey Minnie officiating. Visitation was held from 2:00 to 4:00 pm Sunday, December 6 at the funeral home. Pallbearers included Billy Lofland, Kenneth Jones, Chris Briggs, Jason Briggs Len Cullins, and Brody Ramey. Donations may be made to Briggsville Methodist Church. 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 Dec 9, 2015)
O. L. Briggs, age 97, of Briggsville passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015, at Dardanelle Nursing Home & Rehab. O. L. was born January 8, 1918, in Briggsville, Arkansas to the late J.R "Budgar" & Bertha Buford Briggs. He was a WWII and Korea War Army Veteran. He retired from the military and the U.S. Forest Service. He was a cattle rancher and served on the Yell County Equalization Board for several years. He was a pioneer in the poultry industry in Yell County. He was a member of the Briggsville United Methodist Church, VFW, and Mason. He was a Fouche Valley School board member for many years and a Farm Bureau board member.
He was preceded in death by his wife Roberta McBride Briggs; brother, J.B. Briggs; sister, Frankie Jean Baltz.
Survivors include his sons & daughters-in-law. Jay & Dianne Briggs of Pottsville; Keith & Peggy Briggs of Bryant; daughter, Rita Kay Briggs of Briggsville; grandchildren, Chris & Lora Briggs of Briggsville; Marsha & Carl Thomas of Russellville; Jason & Leah Briggs of Fort Smith; great-grandchildren Halle, and Skyler; and a host of family and friends.
Graveside service was held at 2:00 pm Monday, December 7, at Briggs Cemetery with Lacey Minnie officiating. Visitation was held from 2:00 to 4:00 pm Sunday, December 6 at the funeral home. Pallbearers included Billy Lofland, Kenneth Jones, Chris Briggs, Jason Briggs Len Cullins, and Brody Ramey. Donations may be made to Briggsville Methodist Church. 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 Dec 9, 2015)
BRIGGSVILLE - Roberta McBride Briggs, age 68, died Friday, February 14, 1986 at North Little Rock. She was a native and lifelong resident of Briggsville and daughter of the late John and Agnes McBride. She was a member of the Briggsville United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, O. L. Briggs; two sons, Jay Briggs of Russellville and Keith Briggs of Briggsville; a daughter, Reta Briggs of the home; a brother, Glynn McBride of Michigan, and two sisters, Marjorie Sendley and Ann Evans, both of Little Rock;
Funeral will be at 10 a. m. Monday, February 17, at the Briggsville Methodist Church by the Rev. Claude Miles and the Rev. Hulen Wiser. Burial will be in Briggs Memorial Cemetery at Briggsville by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. Pallbearers will be Robert Buford, John Findley, Dr. Joe Buford, Kenneth Jones, Billy Lofard and Ray Storment. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Mrs. Roberta McBride Briggs, age 68 of Briggsville died Friday, February 14, 1986 at the Memorial Hospital in North Little Rock. She was a native and lifelong resident of Briggsville, the daughter of the late John H. and Agnes Castleberry McBride and a member of the Briggsville United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, O. L. Briggs of the home; two sons, Jay Briggs of Russellville and Keith Briggs of Briggsville; one daughter, Reta Briggs of the home; one brother, Glynn McBride of Okemos, MI; two sisters, Marjorie Sendley and Ann Evans both of Little Rock; and three grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Robert Buford, John Findley, Dr. Joe Buford, Kenneth Jones, Billy Lofland and Ray Storment. Arrangements and services were by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 2/14/1986)
Mrs. Roberta McBride Briggs, age 68 of Briggsville died Friday, February 14, 1986 at the Memorial Hospital in North Little Rock. She was a native and lifelong resident of Briggsville, the daughter of the late John H. and Agnes Castleberry McBride and a member of the Briggsville United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, O. L. Briggs of the home; two sons, Jay Briggs of Russellville and Keith Briggs of Briggsville; one daughter, Reta Briggs of the home; one brother, Glynn McBride of Okemos, MI; two sisters, Marjorie Sendley and Ann Evans both of Little Rock; and three grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Robert Buford, John Findley, Dr. Joe Buford, Kenneth Jones, Billy Lofland and Ray Storment. Arrangements and services were by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 2-19-1986)
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