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Beth Ann Buford, age 78, of Ola, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2016, at St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born October 16, 1937, in Plainview, Arkansas, to the late Elmer and Ida Lowery Eden. She was a Bookkeeper for the Ola sale barn for over thirty years, a farmer, and a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Richard L. Eden; and son-in-law, Jack King.
Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Donnell Ray Buford, three children: Ray Buford (Mandy) of Ola, Donna King of Ola, Mark Buford of Ola, sister Shirley Jo Plant of Little Rock; six grandchildren: Jackie Johnston (Alan) of Sedalia, Mo; Kyle King (Erica) of Hot Springs; Laura Aynes (Marcus) of Waldron; Charley Buford (Madison) of Pottsville; Cheyenne Buford of London; Dakota Buford of Clarksville; six great-grandchildren, brother-in-law Robert Buford of Ola, and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 18, 2016, at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Pastor Joe Harrison officiating. Burial was at New Bethel Cemetery in Planview. Visitation was Sunday 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Cornwell chapel in Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Alan Johnston, Kyle King, Charley Buford, Dakota Buford, Marcus Aynes, Gary Morrison. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. On- line guest book and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 20, 2016)
Mrs. Betty Adale Buford 30, died Friday in a Pensacola, Fla. Hospital. She was a native of California and a Methodist.
Survivors include her husband, Bill Buford with the Navy at Pensacola; two sons, John Buford and Fred Buford of the home; her mother, Mrs. Bertha Tumey of Long Beach, Calif; her father Barney Tumey of Westport, Conn.; four brothers and four sisters. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 30, 1961)
Cecil Lee Buford was born at Briggsville, Ark. August 30, 1897 and passed away at Little Rock January 21, 1948 at the age of 50. He was married to Miss Mica Cathey of Briggsville in 1925.
Funeral services were held at Fouche Valley School Auditorium Friday, conducted by Rev. Raymond A. Dorman, Rev. Thomas Kinslow and Rev. James Smith. Burial was in the Briggsville Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 29, 1948)
Mr. Cecil Lee Buford, age 50, of Briggsville, a prominent and respected citizen of Fourche Valley, died Wednesday of last week at the Baptist State hospital in Little Rock. He was a lifetime resident of Briggsville where he has served as postmaster for the past 12 years. He was active in civic affairs and has served on the school board for the past 20 years. He was also for several years a member of the Yell County Board of Education.
Surviving relatives include his wife, formerly Miss Mica Cathey; one son, Cecil Lynn Buford of Briggsville; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Buford, of Briggsville; one brother, Bob Buford of Briggsville; and five sisters, Mrs. O. L. Cook, of North Little Rock, Mrs. C. N. Elliott of Parks, Mrs. J. R. Humphreys of El Dorado, Mrs. J. P. Briggs and Miss Selma Buford, of Briggsville.
Funeral services were held Fourche Valley Friday afternoon at 2:30 in charge of the Rev. Thomas Kinslow, pastor of the Briggsville Methodist church. Burial was in the Briggsville cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Post-Dispatch, Dardanelle, Arkansas: 1-29-1948)
Cecil Lynn Buford, age 74, of Briggsville died Thursday, February 7, 2002, in North Little Rock. He was the son of the late Cecil Lee and Mica Mae Cathey Buford. He was born July 30, 1927, at Briggsville. He was a lifelong resident of Briggsville, and was married to Grace Womack Buford for 47 1/2 years until her death on January 19, 1999. He was a tree farmer, and was a member of the Briggsville Methodist Church and the Bluffton Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by his son, Joe Lee Buford, M. D. of North Little Rock.
Funeral services were Saturday, February 9, 2002 at 1:00 p. m. at the Shinn Chapel with Rev. Royce Savage and Rev. Hulon Wiser officiating. Burial was in Mount Zion Cemetery at Briggsville, by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Active pallbearers were Buddy Ray, Mike Rhoden, Ernie Alonzo, Keith Briggs, Maxie Mathis and Nickey Cathey. The family received friends on Friday evening, from 7 to 8 p. m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Mount Zion Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund, c/o Joe Lee Buford, M. D. 407 West Scenic Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72118. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 13, 2002)
Dale Buford, age 88, of Danville, died Monday, January 20, 2003 at Mitchell Nursing Home. He was born December 14, 1914 at Briggsville and was a son of the late Charlie I. and Mary Rebecca McBride Buford. He was an auditor for the Internal Revenue Agency and a member of the Gadsen, Alabama United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose L. Buford.
Survivors include a brother and two sisters-in-law, Ted and Eulene Buford of Briggsville and Lela Mae Geiger of Bluffton; several nieces and nephews. Nephews served as pallbearers.
Funeral services were Wednesday, January 22, at the Briggsville United Methodist Church, with Rev. Royce Savage officiating. Burial was at Mt. Zion Cemetery, by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association, Western Arkansas Chapter, Ft, Smith Executive Center, 322 North Greenwood Avenue, Ft. Smith, AR 72901. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 5, 2003)
Dortha Robinson Buford, 82, of Dardanelle, died Saturday, February 7, 2009 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. The daughter of Herbert and Ida Mae Crowder Shelton, she was born September 5, 1926 in Plainview. She was a long time member of the Ola Study Club and a member of Ola United, Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; the father of her children Dr. Tom D. Robinson and her second husband Bill Buford; one sister Martha Nelle Willis.
Survivors include three children, Jeff & Brenda Robinson of Edmond, OK, Patrick Robinson of Dallas, TX and Julie & Keith Stokes of Dardanelle; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren and one brother, Herbert Shelton, Jr. of Waxahachie, TX.
Graveside service was February 9, 2009 at Oakland Cemetery in Atkins with Kent Tallent officiating. Burial under the direction of Humphrey (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 11, 2009)
Grace Buford, age 71, of Briggsville, AR. died Tuesday, January 19, 1999 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Little Rock, AR. A daughter of the late Joel and Ola Anderson Womack, she was born November 10, 1927 at Amity, AR. She attended Henderson State College in Arkadelphia where she received her Bachelor's and Master's Degree in home economics. She taught home economics for forty years which included five years at the Fourche Valley School in Briggsville, AR. and thirty-three years at the Plainview-Rover School in Plainview. She attended the Bluffton United Methodist Church. She was a member and past matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Gravelly Chapter 580 and was a founding member and past president of the Yell County Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma. She was also a member of the Yell County Retired Teachers Association, the Danville Music Club and was on the board of directors of the Yell County Special Services School.
Survivors include her husband, Cecil Lynn Buford; a son, Joe Lee Buford, MD of North Little Rock; four sisters, Jo Ray of Murfreesboro, Ola Mae Garner of Texarkana, TX, Eupha Watson of Nashville, AR. and Mary Lou White of Kirby, AR.
Funeral service was January 23, 1999 at the" Shinn Chapel with Rev. Royce Savage and Rev. Hulon Wiser officiating. Burial was in Mount Zion Cemetery at Briggsville, AR. by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Active pallbearers were Nickey Cathey, Keith Briggs, Maxie Mathis, Buddy Ray, Mike Rhoden and Ernie Alonzo. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 27, 1999)
Miss Jessie Buford, age 94, of Danville, AR (formerly of Hot Springs, AR) died Wednesday, May 13, 1998 at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville, AR. She was a daughter of the late Charlie T. and Mary Rebecca McBride Buford, she was born January 12, 1904 at Wing, AR. She was a member of the Grand Avenue Methodist Church in Hot Springs, AR. She taught grades 1 thru 12 for many different school systems in Arkansas for 47 years, until her retirement in 1969, as head librarian for the Sheridan School District. She was a member of the Arkansas Retired Teacher's Association for many years serving numerous positions on the state level.
She is survived by two brothers, Ted and Eulene Buford of Briggsville, AR and Dale Buford of Danville and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was Saturday at the Briggsville Methodist Church with Rev. Royce Savage officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Zion Cemetery at Briggsville, AR. Memorials may be made to the Briggsville Methodist Church or the Mt. Zion Cemetery Fund. Nephews served as pallbearers. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 20, 1998)
Jimmie Buford, 84, of Danville, AR, formerly of Ola, died Friday, November 8, 2013 at St. Mary's Rehabilitation Center in Russellville. The son of Bill and Mima Jane Turner Buford, he was born October 6, 1929 in Wing, AR. He was a United States Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a retired Livestock Inspector with the State of Arkansas. He was a long standing member of Bear Creek Fishin' Club of South Carolina, the Arkansas River Valley Gun Club, American Legion Post #0222 of Ola and retired from Ola Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of the Danville Freewill Baptist Church. Jimmie was an avid reader. He loved gardening, hunting, fishing, dancing and feeding his stray cats. His greatest joy was time spent with family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Bill Jr. Buford and John T. Buford. Left to cherish his memory is his companion Nell Clemons of Danville; children William F. Buford & wife Margaret of Okeechobee, Fl, Glenn T. Buford & Wanda of Ruffin, SC, Charles E. Buford & wife Sherry of Ola, Katharine J. Buford of Ola, Leda E. Cullum & husband Sam of Russellville, Diane J. Thomlinson & husband Neil of Plainview, Paulette Lane & husband Larry of Havana, LTC Patsy Morris of Ft. Campbell, TN, Steven Clemons & wife Sherrie of Jacksonville, AR; 22 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two brothers Robert M. Buford of Ola and Donnell R. Buford of Ola; two aunts, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service was held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at Danville Freewill Baptist Church. Reverend Dylan Russell will officiate. Burial was at Turner Cemetery in Wing, AR by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation was from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, on Tuesday, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Danville Freewill Baptist Church, 10270 Rodeo Road Belleville, AR 72824. Internet obituary and on-line guest book available. www.humphreyfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 20, 2013)
Jimmy Lee Buford, age 59, of McGehee, AR, a farmer and a native of Yell County, died Tuesday, June 4 at McGehee-Desha County Hospital. He was born November 2, 1936 to Lee and Effie Hill Buford. He was a member of the board of directors of McGehee Bank and Lake Village Seed, chairman of the advisory committee of the Agricultural Youth Apprentice program and a deacon at First Baptist Church at McGehee. His family was Desha County Farm Family of the Year.
Survivors include his wife, Pat Johnson Buford; a son, Alan Buford of McGehee; three daughters, Lynda Ovaert of Dallas, Diane Rogers of Wichita, KS and Paula Gill of North Little Rock; a brother, Bill Buford of Sheridan and four grandchildren.
Funeral was June 6 at First Baptist Church at McGehee. Burial was in McGehee Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 6-12-1996)
John Buford, age 44, of Ola, AR died Tuesday, July 5, 1994 at St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center, Little Rock, AR. He was a United States Air Force Veteran and disabled.
He is survived by one son, Eric Buford of Texas; one brother, Fred Buford of Alma, AR and one grandchild, Jordan Buford.
Graveside services were July 7, 1994 at Mt. Zion Cemetery at Briggsville, AR with Rev. Jerry Schlinker officiating. Pallbearers were Mark, Chuck, Ray and Jason Buford, Roy Treadwell and Jacky King. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 7-13-1994)
OLA - John T. Buford Sr., 57, of Ola died Wednesday, March 21. He was a painter, veteran of World War II and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Survivors include a son, John T. Buford Jr. of the U.S. Air Force stationed in London, England; two daughters, Miss Pamela Kay Buford of Claremore, Okla., and Rebecca Jane Allen of the U.S. Army stationed in Frankfurt, West Germany; his mother, Mrs. Mima Buford of Ola; four brothers, Bill, Jimmy, Robert and Donald Buford of Ola, and two grandchildren.
Funeral was Monday at Ola United Methodist Church by the Rev. David Weber. Burial was in Mount Zion Cemetery at Briggsville by Shinn Funeral Service. Active pallbearers were Jason, Robert, Ray, Chuck, Mark and Fred Buford. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Post-Dispatch Newspaper, Dardanelle, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 28, 1984)
John T. Buford Sr., 57, of Ola, a painter, died Wednesday. He was a veteran of World War II, and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Survivors are one son, John T. White Jr. with the Air Force in London, England; two daughters, Miss Pamela Kay Buford of Claremore, OK and Mrs. Rebecca Jane Allen with the Army in Frankfurt, West Germany; his mother, Mrs. Mima Buford of Ola; four brothers, Bill, Jimmy, Robert and Donald Buford, all of Ola; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were Monday at the Ola United Methodist Church with burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Briggsvilie. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 28, 1984)
Mrs. Lessie Mae Whitecotton Buford, age 83, of Little Rock formerly of Chickalah died Tuesday, December 28 at Williamsburg Retirement Center in Little Rock. She was born January 8, 1910 in Danville to the late Tom and Fannie M. Haines Bailey. She was a member of the Chickalah Methodist Church, member and past president of Yell County Home Demostration Club Chickalah Garden Club and a housewife and mother.
She was preceded in death by two husbands, David Whitecotton and Bob Buford.
Survivors are: a son, Robert Buford; three daughters. Ruby Jankowski, Pauline Myers and O'Reita Mann all of Little Rock; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Services were Thursday at Cornwell Chapel Dardanelle with Rev. Bennie Hannon officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery Dardanelle by Cornwell Funeral Service. Pallbearers were: Bob Callan, Neal Goines, Dana Merritt, Greg Jenkins, John Judkins and Larry Carter. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 5, 1994)
Mrs. Mary Rebecca Buford, age 101, of Hot Springs, formerly of Wing, died Sunday, February 1, 1976, at Hot Springs. She was the daughter of the late John R. and Josephine Kinser McBride, and was a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Teddie R. Buford of Briggsville and Charlie Pale Buford of Gadsen, Calif.; a daughter, Miss Jessie Buford of Hot Springs; a brother, Newton McBride of Fort Smith; two sisters, Mrs. R. L. Cockreham of Fort Smith and Mrs. Zedna Franklin of Texarkana, Tex.; six grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the United Methodist Church at Briggsville by the Rev. Lee Hankins. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery at Briggsville. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 2-5-1976)
BRIGGSVILLE - Mrs. Mica May Buford, age 66, of Briggsville (Yell County), died Monday. Mrs. Buford was a member of Briggsville United Methodist Church.
Surviving are a son, Cecil Lynn Buford of Briggsville; her stepmother, Mrs. Mary Cathey of Briggsville; four brothers, Tom Cathey and John Cathey, both of Briggsville, Earl Cathey of Texas and Erby Cathey of Melbourne; five sisters, Mrs. Neva Castleberry of Briggsville, Mrs. Gladys Mathis of Plainview (Yell County), Mrs. Velma Click of Jessieville (Garland County), Mrs. Lona Mathis of Texas and Mrs. Lois Wayland of Little Rock, and a grandchild.
Funeral was today at Briggsville United Methodist Church. Burial was in Mount Zion Cemetery by Shinn Funeral Home of Russellville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 8/29/1972)
Mildred V. Buford, age 85, of Danville, AR died Wednesday, October 13, 1999. She was a daughter of the late Henry Dow and Maggie Elizabeth Embry Rana; she was born October 22, 1913, at Briggsville, AR. She was a retired psychiatric technician, having worked for the Camarillo (California) State Hospital for 20 years. She was a charter member of the Gravelly Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, a past president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Eagles Club in Russellville and a member of the Danville United Methodist Church.
She is survived by, a son and daughter-in-law, Robert G. and Loucinda Buford of Danville; a grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Robert Scott and Tammy Kay Buford of Russellville and a great-grandson, Robert Michael Buford and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was Saturday at the Briggsville United Methodist church with Rev. David Hawkins and Mr. Ernest Bryan officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery at Briggsville, AR by Shinn Funeral Service. Active pallbearers were H. D. Bob and Lamar Spainhour, Chris, Jay and Keith Briggs. Honorary: O. L. Briggs, Cecil Lynn and Dr. Joe Lee Buford. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 20, 1999)
Mrs. Mima Buford, 89, of Ola died Sunday, February 3, at AMI St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was owner and operator of Mima's Motel at Ola since 1964, a former member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, and a member of Ola Chamber of Commerce, Ola Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star and Ola United Methodist Church.
Survivors include four sons, Bill, Robert, Jimmy and Buford of Ola; two brothers, Buell and J R. Turner of Wing; sixteen grandchildren and twenty-five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Tuesday, February 5, at Ola United Methodist Church by the Rev. Jerry Schlinker and the Rev. Ed. Kerr. Burial was in Mount Zion Cemetery at Briggsville by Shinn Funeral Service. Grandsons served as pallbearers. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Post-Dispatch Newspaper, Dardanelle, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 6, 1991)
Robert G. Buford, age 69, a resident of Wing, formerly of Danville, died Wednesday, October 15, 2003, at his home. He was born January 3, 1934, at Briggsville, to the late Robert Simeon and Mildred Virginia Rana Buford. He was a farmer; a member of the Arkansas Cattlemen's Association; and enjoyed gardening and playing with his grandson, Michael.
Survivors include his wife, Loucinda Turner Buford of Wing; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert Scott and Tammy Buford of Russellville; a grandson, Robert Michael Buford of Russellville; numerous cousins and other relatives and friends.
Funeral was Saturday, October 18, 2003, at the Wing Community Church, officiated by Rev. Royce Savage. Burial was in Mount Zion Cemetery at Briggsville under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. Active pallbearers were Lionel Derrick, Billy Highfill, Charles E. Daniel, Dennus Castleberry, Freddie Copeland, and Sammy Turner. Honorary were Junior Green, Joe Lee Buford, M. D. O. L. Briggs, Billy Lofland, Fred Larenz, and W. Robert Thurlby, M. D. Memorials may be made to the Mount Zion Cemetery Fund, c/o Eulene Buford, HC 69, Box 112, Briggsville, Arkansas 72828. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 22, 2003)
Robert S. Buford, age 65, of Chickalah died Monday evening, June 22, 1970 at his farm. He was a native of Briggsville, a retired farmer, a son of the late William H. and Riley Fry Buford, a member of the Chickalah Methodist Church, of which he was Secretary.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lessie Bailey Buford of the home; one son, Robert Guinn Buford of near Danville; three daughters, Mrs. Pauline Meyers, Mrs. Ruby JanKowski and Mrs. O'Reita Ross all of Little Rock; five sisters, Mrs. Lydia Cook and Mrs. Iney Humphreys, both of Little Rock, Mrs. Bertie Briggs of Briggsville, Mrs. Willia Elliott and Selma Buford both of Parks and eight grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at ? (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 6-25-1970)
Miss Selma Buford, age 83, of Parks (Scott County) died Thursday, October 14, 1976 at her home. She was a native Yell County and was a member of Briggsville United Methodist Church.
Survivors include four sisters, Mrs. Lydia Cook of North Little Rock, Mrs. Inez Humphrey of Little Rock, Mrs. Bertha Briggs of Briggsville and Mrs. Willa Elliott of Parks.
Funeral was at 11 a.m. Saturday, at Briggsville United Methodist Church by the Rev. Willie Copeland. Burial was in Mount Zion Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 10-21-1976)
Ted R. Buford, age 94, of Briggsville, AR, died Friday, February 17, 2007, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, in Russellville. He was born May 1, 1912, at Briggsville, to the late Charlie Tolbert and Mary Rebecca McBride Buford. He worked in construction and was a logger. He was a member of the Briggsville Methodist Church, a United States Army Veteran of World War II, Patton's 3rd Armored Division, serving during the Battle of the Bulge and Siegfried Line Campaigns. He was a member of the Fourche Valley School Board and the Briggsville Volunteer Fire Department for over 20 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Danny F. and Allen R. Buford; three brothers, Bennie Edgar, Bill and Dale Buford; and three sisters, Dona, Johnnie and Jessie Buford.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Eulene Buford; a daughter and son-in-law, Monette and Tommy Hicks of Uniontown, AR; and a grandson and his wife, David and Deanna Lambert of Van Buren and a grandson Daniel Hicks of Ft. Smith.
The funeral was February 19, 2007, at the Briggsville Methodist Church with the Rev. Steve Lawrence officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Briggsville, under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Active pallbearers were nephews. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Briggsville Volunteer Fire Department. Memorials may be made to the Briggsville Volunteer Fire Department. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 21, 2007)
Virgie Morris Buford, 77, of Ft. Smith, AR, formerly of Nimrod, AR, died Wednesday, May 11, 2005 in Ft. Smith, AR. She was born October 24, 1927 in Mt. Ida, AR to Everett and Ella Talent Ridpath. She married Herman Shorty Morris on December 6, 1956 and after his passing she married Robert M. Buford on January 1, 1977. She was owner of Virgie's Monogramming. She was a member of the Arkansas Bluegrass Association and a member of the Unity Baptist Church of Ft. Smith AR.
She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Herman "Shorty" Morris; one brother, Carl Ridpath.
Survivors include her husband, Robert M. Buford of Ft. Smith; one son, Michael Wayne Morris of Ft. Smith; four sisters, Juanita Dennison and Ruby Scott of Ft. Smith, Lois Bentley of North Little Rock, and Joyce Rye of Mansfield, AR; and seven nieces and nephews.
Graveside service was be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2005 at Nimrod Cemetery in Perry County with Brother Neil Prock officiating. Burial followed by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation was at 6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Internet obituary maybe found at Legacy.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 18, 2005)
Bill Buford, 67, of Ola died Wednesday, March 4, at his home. He was retired from the United States Navy and was a veteran of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He was a native of Yell County, and was the son of the late William Buford and the late Mima J. Turner Buford.
He was preceded in death by a brother, John Tolbert Buford.
Survivors include his wife, Dortha Buford; two sons, John Buford of Ola and Fred Buford of Fort Smith; two step-sons, Jeff Robinson of Oklahoma City, and Patrick Robinson of Rogers, AR; one step-daughter, Julie Stokes of Dardanelle; three brothers, Robert M. Buford of Fort Smith and Jimmy B. Buford and Donnell Ray Buford of Ola; four grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 5. Burial was at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Briggsville. Pallbearers were Robert, Jimmy, Donnell Ray, Ray, Jason and Ted Buford. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Post-Dispatch Newspaper, Dardanelle, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 11, 1992)
Bill Buford, 67, of Ola died Wednesday, March 4, at his home. He was retired from the United States Navy and was a veteran of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He was a native of Yell County, and was the son of the late William Buford and the late Mima J. Turner Buford.
He was preceded in death by a brother, John Tolbert Buford.
Survivors include his wife, Dortha Buford; two sons, John Buford of Ola and Fred Buford of Fort Smith; two step-sons, Jeff Robinson of Oklahoma City, and Patrick Robinson of Rogers, AR; one step-daughter, Julie Stokes of Dardanelle; three brothers, Robert M. Buford of Fort Smith and Jimmy B. Buford and Donnell Ray Buford of Ola; four grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 5. Burial was at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Briggsville. Pallbearers were Robert, Jimmy, Donnell Ray, Ray, Jason and Ted Buford. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Post-Dispatch Newspaper, Dardanelle, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 11, 1992)
William Henry Buford, 94, of Briggsville, died Sunday at his home. Buford was a retired farmer and a lifelong resident of Briggsville. He was a Methodist.
Survivors include a son, Robert Buford of Danville; five daughters, Mrs. Oscar Cook, Mrs. Budger Briggs, Miss Selma Buford of Briggsville, Mrs. Cecil Elliott of Parks and Mrs. Joe Humphrey of Little Rock; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 15, 1962)
Di Thi Bui, age 86, of Ola died Monday, December 31, 2001. She was born December 31, 1915, in Vinh Long, Viet Nam to the late Luan Huu and Chi Thi Nyuyen Bui. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Hong and Doyle Meyer of Ola, AR; four grandchildren, Doyle Meyer, Jr. of Casa, Dione Mays of Marshall, AR, Dudley Meyer of Perry, AR, and Donia Timby of Fayetteville. One great-grandson, Bradley Mays of Marshall, AR.
Graveside services were Wednesday, January 2, 2002, at 10:00 a. m. at Birta Cemetery, Birta, AR with the family presiding over the service. Visitation was Tuesday, January 1, from 4 until 6 p. m. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 9, 2002)
Boyd Buie, age 68, of Danville, AR died Wednesday, May 10, 2000 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. He was born February 17, 1932 in Yell County, AR to Opal and the late Bessie Hurst Buie. He was retired from Valmac Industries.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Walter Buie.
Survivors are his father, Opal Buie of Houston, TX; three sisters, Ruby Mills, Mt. George, AR, Reba and Katherine Mitchell of Buck Mtn. AR; seven nephews; five nieces; 16 great-nephews and five great-nieces.
Service was May 13, 2000 at the Church of Christ in Mt. George with Bro. John McCourt officiating. Interment was in Dacus Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Jim Miller, Donald Hurst, Brad Miller, Terry Miller and Andy Hurst. Honorary were, Dr. James O. Pennington and Ray Robinson. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 17, 2000)
Clarence Herman Bull, age 65, of Jacksonville, brother of Eugene Bull of Dardanelle, died Saturday, November 9, 1985.
Survivors also include his wife, Mrs. Joyce Gibson; three sons, a daughter, a stepson, two stepdaughters, two other brothers, three sisters and 13 grandchildren.
Funeral and burial were today. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1985)
Clyde C. Bull, age 81, of Belleville, Arkansas died Friday, April 21, 2000 at St. Vincent's Infirmary Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. Mr. Bull was born May 13, 1918 in Aplin, Perry County, Ark to the late James Alfred and Maudie Savannah Black Bull. He was a retired poultry and cattle farmer, a member of the Scottish Rites in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, Christian Lodge 394, Belleville, Ark. a 32 Degree Mason, WW II Navy Veteran and a deacon and member of the Wilson Freewill Baptist Church in Belleville, Ark. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Everett Bull and infant brother, Othel Bull, two sisters, Bertha Burrows and infant sister, Wilma Sue Bull.
Survivors are his wife, Emma Jane Burrows Bull; two sons and daughters-in-law, Leland Ray and Linda Bull, Harry Don and Linda Bull, all of Gainesville, Georgia; three daughters and sons-in-law Clyda Jane and Don Hall of Ola, Arkansas, Wanda Faye Bull of Danville, Arkansas, Anna Dale and Bill Linton of Dover, Arkansas; one brother, Raymond Bull of Amarillo, Texas; two sisters, Lena Ramey of Danville, Arkansas and Ruby Duggar of Plainview, Arkansas; nine grandchildren and four great-grand-children.
Services were Monday, 10:00 a. m. April 24, 2000, at the Wilson Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Earl Stapleton, Rev. Jim Bundy and Rev. Dale Underwood officiating. Interment was in Russell Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, Arkansas. Pallbearers were grandsons, Greg Bull, Gary Bull, Jeff Bull, Jason Bull, Billy Linton, Rusty Linton. Honorary: Clarence Bland, Gene Rogers, Tim Apple, Dale Knight, Roscoe Hayes and Paul Storts. Memorials may be sent to the Wilson Free Will Baptist Church, Belleville, Arkansas, 72824. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 26, 2000)
Emma Jane Bull, age 99, of Belleville passed away Friday, October 2, 2015, at Mitchells Nursing Home in Danville. Emma Jane was born September 6, 1916, in Havana, AR to the late Grover Cleveland & Cordelia Victoria Fink Burrows. She was a homemaker and poultry grower. She was a member of the Wilson Freewill Baptist Church, Eastern Star and Spring Creek EH Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Bull; parents; brothers, Russell, Dewey, Noble Burrows; sisters Edith Pogue, Eoline Garner and Ella Mae Bell.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Leland Ray and Linda Bull; Harry Don and Linda Bull all of Gainesville, Georgia; daughters and son-in- law, Clyda Jane Hall of Ola; Wanda Faye Bull of Danville; Anna Dale and Bill Linton of Dover; grandchildren, Greg & Karen Bull; Debby & Justin Ferguson; Jeff Bull; Gary & Kelly Bull; Jennifer & Bill Schimek; Billy & Jamie Linton; Rusty & Amanda Linton; Jason & Misty Bull; Paula & John Shockley; 17 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 5, 2015, at Wilson Freewill Baptist Church in Belleville with Rev. Bobby Alexander, Rev. Earl Stapleton and Rev. Jim Bundy officiating. Burial was at Russell Cemetery, Visitation; 6:00 to 8:00 pm Sunday, October 4, at the funeral home. Pallbearers included Greg Bull, Gary Bull, Jeff Bull, Jason Bull, Billy Linton and Rusty Linton. Arrangement by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 7, 2015)
Emma Jane Bull, age 99, of Belleville passed away Friday, October 2, 2015, at Mitchells Nursing Home in Danville. Emma Jane was born September 6, 1916, in Havana, AR to the late Grover Cleveland & Cordelia Victoria Fink Burrows. She was a homemaker and poultry grower. She was a member of the Wilson Freewill Baptist Church, Eastern Star and Spring Creek EH Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Bull; parents; brothers, Russell, Dewey, Noble Burrows; sisters Edith Pogue, Eoline Garner and Ella Mae Bell.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Leland Ray and Linda Bull; Harry Don and Linda Bull all of Gainesville, Georgia; daughters and son-in- law, Clyda Jane Hall of Ola; Wanda Faye Bull of Danville; Anna Dale and Bill Linton of Dover; grandchildren, Greg & Karen Bull; Debby & Justin Ferguson; Jeff Bull; Gary & Kelly Bull; Jennifer & Bill Schimek; Billy & Jamie Linton; Rusty & Amanda Linton; Jason & Misty Bull; Paula & John Shockley; 17 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 5, 2015, at Wilson Freewill Baptist Church in Belleville with Rev. Bobby Alexander, Rev. Earl Stapleton and Rev. Jim Bundy officiating. Burial was at Russell Cemetery, Visitation; 6:00 to 8:00 pm Sunday, October 4, at the funeral home. Pallbearers included Greg Bull, Gary Bull, Jeff Bull, Jason Bull, Billy Linton and Rusty Linton. Arrangement by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 7, 2015)
Garland Eugene Bull, age 86, of Dardanelle died Thursday, July 5, 2012 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was born April 4, 1926 at Centerville to the late Roy F. and Ioma Mae Harlow Bull. He was a WWII Navy Veteran and Engineering Technologist for Dow Chemical for 20 years and was the founder and organizer of the Arkansas Inventors Congress where he had numerous patents.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Lou Ella Bull; four brothers, Herman Bull, Faye Bull, Clifford Bull, Jimmy Bull; one sister, Maggie Williams.
Survivors include, his daughter and son-in-law, Diana and Raymond McGuire of Dardanelle; sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Debra-Jean Bull of Lake Jackson, TX, Roy and Phyllis Bull of Dardanelle, Bill and Rhonda Bull of Dardanelle; two sisters, Rose White of Washington State, Ruth Hill of Perryville; numerous grand, great grand, great great grand children, family and friends.
Funeral service was July 9, 2012 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. 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 Jul 11, 2012)
Ginger Faye Bull, age 49, of Dardanelle, died Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at Greer's Ferry. She was born June 29, 1955 at Stuttgart to the late William Eugene Robinson and Zadie Joyce Davidson. She was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church and the Lady's Golf Association of Dardanelle.
She is preceded in death by a brother, Ricky Robinson.
Survivors include her husband, Bill Bull of Dardanelle; daughter and son-in-law, Amanda and Brandon Crow of Centerville; brothers, Randy Robinson of Ola, Dale Robinson of Pine Bluff; sisters, Kathy Sales of Ola, Sandra Kenward of Pine Bluff; half-sister, Merlene Faucett of Cabot; uncle, Ryland and Ruby Robinson of Pine Bluff; grandson, Ashton Barborek of Centerville and granddaughter, Abby Crow of Centerville.
Funeral services were held on Friday, May 27, 2005 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Rev. Steve Woods and Rev. Joe Yates officiating. Internment was at Brearley Cemetery. Pallbearers were David Williams, Terry Hansell, Brandon Crow, Mike Martin, Phillip Carter, Kenneth Waller, Kevin Waller and Mackenzie McGuire. Honorary pallbearers were the members of the Bay Ridge Lady's Golf Association. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 1, 2005)
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