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Geneva Lane "Gee" Dennis, age 88 of Russellville, AR. went to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 4, 2003 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, AR. The daughter of Samuel and Rosie (Walker) Lane, she was born February 18, 1915 in Belleville, AR. She was a member of the Fair Park Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband Zack "Bud" Dennis; her parents; two brothers and four sisters.
Survivors include 2 sons, Randy Dennis and wife, Donna of North Little Rock, AR; Gary Dennis and wife, Kathy of Louisville, KY; 8 grandchildren.
Funeral was Saturday, June 7, 2003 at Fair Park Baptist Church with Rev, Rick Ballentine and Rev. Chuck Sanders officiating. Burial was in Upper Spring Creek Cemetery near Belleville, AR by Humphrey Funeral Service. Internet obituary may be found at Legacy.com Pallbearers were Kyle Floyd, Chad Randall Dennis, Joshua Paul Dennis, John Zachary Dennis, Michael Joseph Dennis, Jeremiah Morgan Dennis. Honorary was Dr. Robert Thurlby, Chuck Garrett, Earl "Bugs" Crawford, Gary Demon, Gary Childress. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 11, 2003)
SHERWOOD - Harold F. Dennis, age 54, of Sherwood, a native of Chickalah, died Tuesday, January 13, 1987. He was a veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include a daughter, Sherry Ann Dennis of West Memphis; his mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. John Shelton of Sherwood; a brother, Richard C. Dennis of Little Rock, and three sisters, Madge Lawson and Wanda Dennis Wilson of North Little Rock and Johnnie Mae Farish of Sherwood.
Funeral was Friday at Owens Funeral Home at Little Rock. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery in Yell County. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1/21/1987)
Herald Dennis, age 84, of Cooter, MO, died Saturday, October 21, 2000 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Blytheville. He was born September 24, 1916 in Danville; he had been a truck driver for Meyers Bakery.
He leaves his wife, Olivia Burns Dennis of the home; three daughters, Cathy Hudson of Cooter, Jane Dunkerson of Rose Bud, AR and Carol Donoghue of Naples, FL; two sisters, Reba McKinney of Haughton, LA and Ida Bell Cooperide of Auburndale, FL; one brother, John Dennis of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren and many cousins in and around Yell County.
Graveside service was conducted at the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Steele, MO with Rev. John Earl Dunavant officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 1, 2000)
Leroy Taylor Dennis, age 72, of Danville, AR. died Saturday, January 2, 1999 at his home. He was born January 12, 1926 to the late Taylor and Ruby Kennon Dennis. He was a disabled World War II Army Veteran and a Jehovah's Witness.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Lloyd Dennis.
Survivors include his wife, Bernice Ward Dennis of Danville, AR; two daughters, Brenda Wofford of Perryville, AR. and Vickie Woods of Danville; one sister, Mary Weatherall of Danville, AR; one brother, Bruce Dennis of Palestine; seven grandchildren, Jeffrey, Jason, Nathan and Jared Woods of Danville and Sarah Ault, Chester Wofford and Rebekah Wofford of Perryville; and one great-granddaughter, Jamie Ault of Perryville.
Memorial service will be at the Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Danville on Thursday at 2 p. m. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 6, 1999)
Mrs. Lillian Rogers Dennis, age 67, of Dardanelle died Monday, February 17, 1992 at her home. She was a retired nurses aide, daughter of the late Merrell and Audrey May Williams Rogers, and a member of the Dardanelle Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by a son, David Dennis.
Survivors include a son, Jim Dennis of Vilonia; five daughters, Patricia Sullivan of Briggsville, Shirley Mitchell and Karen Turney of Conway, Sandra Jackson of Vilonia and Sharon Parrish of Russellville; two brothers, Ikey Rogers and James Toby Rogers of Dardanelle; three sisters, Iona Reynolds and Betty May of Dardanelle and Mary Lois Baskin of Florida; 20 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a. m. Wednesday at Dardanelle Church of Christ by Jack Lawyer. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park by Humphrey Funeral Service. Pallbearers include Steven Dennis, Ron Sullivan, Randy Mitchell, James Moore, Delbert May, John Paul Rudder and Danny Reynolds. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 12/17/1992)
Roy Allon Dennis, age 79, of Dardanelle died Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at River Valley Medical Center. He was born September 20, 1935 at Gum Springs Community to the late Allen and Mollie Earls Dennis. He was a member of the Dardanelle Church of Christ and loved to go hunting, fishing and to spend time with his granddaughters.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his nephew, Stephen Walker.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Nelda Walker Dennis of Dardanelle; two sons, Gary Dennis of Russellville, Larry Dennis and wife Theresa of Dardanelle; one brother-in-law, Jack Walker of Dardanelle; six grandchildren, Macey, Kelcie, Chrysta, McKenna, Bridget and Kilea.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, October 24, 2014 at the Dardanelle Church of Christ with Carrol Sites and Ralph Wienhold officiating. Burial will be in Mt. George Cemetery. Visitation was held Thursday, 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the chapel. Pallbearers were Gary Penner, Rick James, Jimmy Moudy, Larry Klober, Will Knight and George Jones. Honorary Pallbearers were Jack Walker, Harold Partin, Randy Klober, Kenneth Taylor, Gary Turner, Gene Littleton, Ken Alexander, Burl McAnulty. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, pub. Oct 29, 2014) (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,His obituary was published 29 Oct 2014 in Danville, Yell County, Arkansas. )
Taylor Dennis, 58, of Danville, died Thursday in a local hospital. He was a construction worker and a Methodist.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Ruby Kennon Dennis; three sons, Leroy T. Dennis, Lloyd K. Dennis and Doyle B. Dennis of Danville; a daughter, Mrs. Mary T. Weatherall of Waveland; two brothers, Clady Dennis of California and Zack B. Dennis of Russellville; three sisters, Mrs. Lily Woods of Plainview, Mrs. Pearl Vestal of Louisiana and Mrs. Carie Holiman of Ola; and nine grandchildren.
Burial was in the New Danville Cemetery with Cornwell Funeral service in charge. Pallbearers were: Taylor Collum, Asberry Powers, Norman Ward, Sonny Roberson, Willie Kimbrough and Loy Hale. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 1965)
Taylor Dennis, 58, of Danville, died Thursday in a local hospital. He was a construction worker and a Methodist.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Ruby Kennon Dennis; three sons, Leroy T. Dennis, Lloyd K. Dennis and Doyle B. Dennis of Danville; a daughter, Mrs. Mary T. Weatherall of Waveland; two brothers, Clady Dennis of California and Zack B. Dennis of Russellville; three sisters, Mrs. Lily Woods of Plainview, Mrs. Pearl Vestal of Louisiana and Mrs. Carie Holiman of Ola; and nine grandchildren.
Burial was in the New Danville Cemetery with Cornwell Funeral service in charge. Pallbearers were: Taylor Collum, Asberry Powers, Norman Ward, Sonny Roberson, Willie Kimbrough and Loy Hale. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 1965)
Mrs. Verna Louise Dennis, aged 75, of Chickalah died Thursday. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Ralph Dennis; three sons, Mark Dennis of Arizona and Jack and Carter Dennis of California; two daughters, Mrs. Clarence Davis of California and Mrs. L. C. Hipps of Russellville; a brother, P. S. Carter of Nebraska, and six grandchildren.
Funeral service was Sunday at the Chickalah Church of Christ. Burial was in Chickalah Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 1965)
Mrs. Verna Louise Dennis, aged 75, of Chickalah died Thursday. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Ralph Dennis; three sons, Mark Dennis of Arizona and Jack and Carter Dennis of California; two daughters, Mrs. Clarence Davis of California and Mrs. L. C. Hipps of Russellville; a brother, P. S. Carter of Nebraska, and six grandchildren.
Funeral service was Sunday at the Chickalah Church of Christ. Burial was in Chickalah Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 1965)
Canyon Steele Dennis-Drewry, infant son of Mikki Leigh Dennis and Bradley Allan Drewry, died Friday at Conway Regional Medical Center in Conway.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Denver Dennis, Sr. and great-grandfather, L.T. McClain.
Survivors other than his parents are grandparents, Mary Copeland Dennis and Lura Kitchens both of Danville, Don Drewry of Dardanelle; great-grandparents, Charlsa Copeland of Danville, Vesta McClain, Leroy and Mary Lee Drewry all of Dardanelle; uncles and aunts, Denver and Jeri Dennis of Danville, Brent and Courtney Drewry, Tammy and Mitch Emberson all of Dardanelle; cousins, Landon Drewry, Samantha, Cody, and Jackie Dennis, Austin and Keagan Thorpe.
Graveside services were held Saturday, January 15, 2005 by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 19, 2005)
Earlene Dennison, age 67, of Amarillo, TX died August 22, 2000. She was born February 11, 1933 in Danville, AR. She moved to Amarillo in 1945. She married Brax Dennison on January 14, 1970. She was a teacher, homemaker and was affiliated with the Summitt Baptist Church. She graduated high school in Denver, CO and graduated from West Texas State University with a BA and was a volunteer at the Amarillo nursing center.
She is survived by her husband, Brax Dennison of Amarillo, TX; three daughters, Susan Carol Patterson of Little Rock, AR, Judy Kay Patterson King of Olive Branch, TN and Barbara Dennison of Coleman, TX; three sons, Robert Earl Patterson of Little Rock, AR, Edward Lee Patterson of Olive Branch, MS and Hugh Braxton Dennison II of Charleston, SC; two sisters, Billie Sapp of Corpus Christi, TX and Betty Nichols of Amarillo, TX; one brother, Carl Hall of El Paso, TX; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held August 25, 2000 at the Memorial Park Funeral Home, Chapel of Memories in Amarillo with Rev. Tom Black officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery at Amarillo, TX. Memorials may be made to the Amarillo Nursing Center. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 30, 2000)
Mrs. Cora Ann Denton, aged 82, of Hobart, Okla. died Friday, January 5. She was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors are three sons, Delter and Carlos Denton of Los Angeles, Bunkey Denton of Hobart; Three daughters, Mrs. Jewel Foster of Danville, Mrs. Ura Cagel of Torrence, Calf, and Mrs. Joanna Brock of Los Angeles; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Bevie Thacker of Danville and Subie Pruitt of Norman, Okla.; one sister, Mrs. Sam Mitchell of Pico Rivera, Calif; 17 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Funeral was Sunday at the Danville Baptist Church by Rev. Laverne Steniner and Denton Fair. Burial was in Old Danville Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. (Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, pub. Jan 18, 1962) (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,This Obituary was published 18 Jan 1962, Danville, Yell County, Arkansas. )
Delta L. Denton, age 68, son of John A. and Cora Kennon Denton near Danville at Moss Creek died May 22 in a Los Angeles Nursing Home.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Lloyd (Nancy) Logan of Whittier, CA; two brothers, Carlos Denton of San Jose, CA and Bunkie Denton of Hobart, OK; three sisters, Joanna Brock of Chatsworth, Cal Syble Pruitt of Tulsa, OK and Jewel Foster of Danville; two granddaughters and two grandsons all of Whittier, CA.
Services were held at Whittier with interment in Rose Hills Cemetery over-looking Whittier. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 6, 1979)
John Laymon Denton, age 51, died at the City Hospital in Sapulpa, Okla. on December 15, 1956. He was born at Danville and spent his early life in Yell County attending schools in Dutch Creek and Belleville. He united with the Methodist Church in Belleville at an early age. He also was a Mason. He was married to Miss Ruby Fergeson of Belleville in 1925, both of them teaching schools near Belleville until they moved to Oklahoma in 1928.
He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Bob Bradley of California and Jerry Sue of the home in Sapulpa; a son John Charles of the home; his mother, Mrs. Cora Denton of Hobart, Okla. three brothers, Bunkey of Hobart, Delta and Carlos of California; six sisters, Mrs. Joanna Brock and Mrs. Ura Cagle of California, Mrs. Jewell Foster and Mrs. Charles Thacker of Danville, Mrs. Alta Oakley of Muskogee, Okla. and Mrs. Sibyl Pruitt of Norman, Okla., and two grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, December 27, 1956)
Lee Denton, 71, of Sun Valley, Nevada, formerly of Danville, died Wednesday, May 6. He was a retired general contractor and a Methodist.
Survivors include two daughters, Carol Lopez of Sun Valley and Mae Lewis of Los Angeles, CA.; three grandchildren, and a great grandchild.
Funeral was at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 12th, at McNutt Funeral Home at Conway. Burial will be in Crestlawn Memorial Park Cemetery by McNutt Furneral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 7, 1987)
Mrs. Olive Maude Denton, aged 71, of Belleville, passed away at the Yell County Hospital Monday, January 2. She was born in Perry County, the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Wilson McGee. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
She is survived by one son, Fred Denton of Los Angeles, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Bland of Belleville, one brother, Wiley McGee of San Paula, Calif.; one sister, Miss Edith McGee of San Paula, Calif.; 13 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 12, 1961)
J. W. DePriest, age 67, of Hackett, AR died Saturday, June 10, 2000 at St. Edward's Medical Center in Ft. Smith, AR. He was born December 29, 1932 in Sunlight, Yell County, AR to the late Joseph Wayne and Lila Adene McGhee DePriest. He was a heavy equipment operator and a member of the First Baptist Church in Barling, AR.
He is survived by, his wife of 49 years, Sarah E. Hall DePriest; one son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Ann DePriest of Greenwood, AR; three daughters and sons-in-law, Marianne and Jerry Biggs of Ft. Smith, AR, Carolyn and Jerry Jones of Winder, GA and Gerry Lynn and Robert Applegarth of Centerton, AR; 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Service was June 13, 2000 at the First Baptist Church in Plainview, AR with Rev. Leroy French and Rev. Monroe Hunt officiating. Interment was in Salem Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were, WO-1 Eric Bull, Daniel Bull, Michael Jeffcoat, Dakota Applegarth, Jeffrey Biggs, Jason Alvarez, Kelly Wilhite. Honorary, John Pannell and Paul Delawder. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 14, 2000)
MARSHALL - Lester Audie DePriest, aged 72, of Marshall died Wednesday. He was a Mason, a member of the Pentecostal Church and a retired farmer.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Velma Schlitt DePriest; two sons, Audie De Priest of Sterling, Pa. and Lloyd DePriest of Marshall; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Halstel of Marshall and Mrs. Neva Lea Baumert of Sherwood; three brothers, Virgil DePriest of Ola, John DePriest of Watson and James T. DePriest of Reedley, Cal.; a sister, Mrs. Mildred Jones of Tillar, and 12 grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 pm. Friday at North Arkansas Funeral Home here. Burial will be at DePriest Cemetery (Searcy County). (SSDI DOB: 2/24/1907) (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 1/-/1979)
Mrs. Lila Adene McGee DePriest, age 79, of Danville, AR formerly of Plainview, AR died Thursday at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville. She was born November 15, 1913 in Plainview, AR to the late James and Minter Williams McGee. She was a housewife, mother and a member of the Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne DePriest and one son, Elvie Clowers.
Survivors are one son, J. W. DePriest of Hackett; a brother, Elvis Dunn of Russellville; a sister, Velma Clowers of Little Rock; four grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Services were Saturday at the Cornwell Chapel. Interment was in Salem Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 9-8-1993)
Ronnie DePriest, age 57, of Greenwood, AR passed away Saturday, September 4, 2010 in Heber Springs, AR. He was a heavy equipment operator for Chrisman, Inc. of Ozark, AR and of the Assembly of God faith.
He is preceded in death by his father, J. W DePriest.
Survivors include his wife, Ann of the home; son, Jason Alvarez and his wife, Cathy, of Wylie, TX; three daughters, Jessica DePriest of Greenwood, Aimee Harrison and her husband Mickey of Ft. Smith, AR and Ali Bryant of Mansfield, AR; his mother, Sarah Griffin and her husband, Dean of Coal Hill, AR; three sisters, Marianne Biggs and her husband, Jerry of Ft. Smith, Carolyn Jones and her husband, Jerry of Winder, GA and Gerry Applegarth and her husband, Robert of Centerton, AR; two step-sisters, Cheryl Vosburg and her husband, Bruce of Ozark, AR and Kim Schneider and her husband, George of Hartman, AR; and five grandchildren, Zac and Summer Willhite, Austin Alvarez, Blayne Bryant and Caleb Christian.
Funeral service was Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at the McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood, AR with interment at Salem Cemetery, south of Danville, AR under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. Visit WWW.mcconnellfh.com to place an online tribute. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 15, 2010)
Virgil DePriest, age 76, of Ola, died Friday March 16, at his home. Mr. DePriest was a native of Marshall, and the son of the late Samuel Wayne and Emily Colbert DePriest. He was a retired carpenter and a Methodist.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nettie Richards DePriest of the home; one daughter, Clare Salcido of Chicago; two brothers, John DePriest of Watson, AR. and Perry DePriest of Reedlay, CA.; one sister, Mildred Jones of Watson, AR. six grandchildren and one great grandchild, a number of nieces arid nephews.
Funeral service was Monday, March 19, in the Cornwell Funeral Chapel by the Reverend Gregg Webb. Burial was in the Sunlight Bay Cemetery near Plainview Pallbearers were J. C. Rice, J. W. DePriest, Audie DePriest, and E. G. Grinder. Arrangements and services by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 3-21-1984)
Juanita Mae Weed DeRossitte, age 83, of Sherwood, AR died September 18, 2001. She was born February 17, 1918 in North Little Rock, AR to the late Clarence Earl and Isadore Dollahan Weed. She was a homemaker, a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Jacksonville and the Back of the Bus Razorbackers.
She is survived by her husband, Ira Earl DeRossitte, Jr., grandsons, Christopher and Robin DeRossitte of Little Rock, AR, Gregory and Amanda DeRossitte or North Little Rock; granddaughter, Kathryn and James Hobson of No. Little Rock, AR; sister, Betty and Sam Mathieson of Aurora, CO; brother-in-law, Wayne DeRossitte of Russellville, AR; sister-in-law, Faye Hudspeth of Pine Bluff, AR; great-granddaughters, Rowan and Landis; nephews, Michael & James E. DeRossitte of Pine Bluff, AR and numerous other family members.
Funeral service was Saturday at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel in No. Little Rock with Pastor Leroy W. Morgan and Pastor Royce L. Lowe officiating. Interment was in Rest Hills Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to First Assembly of God Church in Jacksonville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 26, 2001)
Francis Clark Derrick, age 78, of Danville, AR died Thursday, November 4, 1999 at his home. He was born June 18, 1921 in the Ranger Community, Yell County, AR to the late Jack and Lula Barker Derrick. He was a farmer and cattleman and attended the Ranger Free Will Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by, a sister, Jacquetta Gay don.
Survivors are, his wife of 56 1/2 years, Modene Parsons Derrick; three daughters, Sharon Tidwell of Centerville, Karen Derrick of Little Rock, AR and Darlene Hodges of Atkins, AR; two brothers, Harvey Parnell Derrick of Little Rock, AR and Lionel Derrick of Danville; two sisters, Junella Estes of Stockton, CA and Jacqueline Lowe of Paris, AR; four grandchildren, Tammie Talley Ornsbey of Rover, AR, Kelly Holman Hoffman of Maumelle, AR; Derrick and Brandon Hodges both of Atkins, AR; three great grandchildren, Sara and Rachel Ornsbey and Tayler Albillar and several nephews and nieces.
Services were November 7, 1999 at the Ranger Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Earl Stapleton and Rev. Terry Latham officiating. Interment was in New Hope Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Ronnie Cannon, Bartley Bell, Reedy Rounsaville, Robert Buford, Wayne Underwood and Roy Underwood. Honorary were Kenneth Loyd, Fonzo Tidwell, Dr. J. O. Pennington, Dr. Philip Tippin, Othel May, Dick Hancock, Loyd Tidwell, Gary Hodges, Mike Ekstrum, Fred Ornsbey and Timothy Hoffman. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 10, 1999)
Lillian Brand Derrick, age 83, of Belleville, AR died Friday, May 22, 1998 at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville. She was born May 12, 1915 in Gafford Creek, near Bluffton, Yell County, Arkansas, to the late Daniel Alfred and Martha Lou "Dovie" Teague Brand. She was an artist, wife, mother, grandmother, and a member of Dr. John Grace Memorial Baptist Church in Belleville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Derrick and a sister, Flora Brand.
She is survived by two daughters, Shirley Randell of Mustang, OK and Mary Lou Chaney of Crossett, AR; a sister, Ruby Brock of Heber Springs, AR; seven grandchildren, Johnny Randell of Wheatland, OK, Karen Randell of Del City, OK, James Randell of Bethany, OK, Steve Randell and Linden Randell both of Mustang, OK; Robert Chaney of Salt Lake City, Utah and Brian Chaney of Crossett, AR.
Service was May 25, 1998 at the John Grace Memorial Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Storts officiating. Interment was in Russell Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 27, 1998)
Lionel Derrick, age 82, of Danville died Saturday, August 30 at River Valley Medical Center in Dardanelle. He was born September 16, 1931 in Chickalah to the late Jack and Lula Derick. He retired after 28 years from Firestone in Russellville. He was a farmer and a member of the Ranger Freewill Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Mike Derrick, brothers, Frances Derrick and a sister, Jacquetta Gaydon.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Faye Biggs Derrick of Danville; daughter and son-in-law, Doris and Danny King of Plainview, 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Briant "Bruno" and Karen Derrick of Heber Springs; Tony and Sherry Derrick of Danville; daughter-in-law, Dana Derrick of Plummerville. Grandchildren, Heather and David Drilling, Nikki and James O'Bryant, Brett and Samantha Kilgore, Ben and Kayla Derrick, Hunter Derrick, Katelyn Derrick and Wesley Derrick, great-grandchildren, Morgan Dunnam, Kristin Smith, Jack Drilling, Ben Drilling, Chloe Kilgore and Bryce Kilgore; brother, Parnell Derrick of Little Rock; sisters Junella Estes of Stockton, CA; Jackie Lowe of Paris.
Services will be 10 AM Wednesday, September 3 at the First Baptist Church in Danville with Brother Earl Stapleton and Brother Clayton Sheets officiating. Burial will be in Earl Ladd Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ben Derrick, Hunter Derrick, Brett Kilgore, Wesley Derrick, Ronnie Putman and Danny King. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville, Arkansas. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sep 3, 2014)
Mrs. Lula Lee Derrick, 74, of Ranger, died at the Yell County Hospital July 31. She was a member of the Church of Christ and was a long time correspondent for the Yell County Record.
Survivors include three sons, Francis and Lionel of Belleville Rt., and Harvey Parnell of Little Rock; three daughters, Mrs. Jacquetta Gaydon and Mrs. Junella Estes, both of California, and Mrs. Jacqueline Lowe of Paris; two sisters, Mrs. Mae Heffington of Texas and Mrs. Viola Britt of Sand Springs, Okla.; 17 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Funeral services were held at the Chickalah Church of Christ by Joe Risner, with burial in New Hope Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 2, 1967)
Mrs. John Derrick died at the home of her son, Henry Derrick, Belleville, Saturday, August 30.
She is survived by her husband; two daughters, Mrs. May Blaylock, Sparkman, Mrs. Ophelia Baker, Dumas; sons, Opal and Henry, Belleville; Frank, Bauxite, and Leon of the Navy. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sep 1942)
Michael "Mike" Lionel Derrick, age 55, of Plumerville, passed away December 2, 2012. He was born February 22, 1957 in Danville, Arkansas, a son of Lionel Derrick and Faye Biggs Derrick. He worked at Hixon Lumber and was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his wife, Dana R. Cragar Derrick of Plumerville; daughter, Heather Drilling (David) of Oppelo; parents, Lionel and Faye Derrick of Danville; brothers, Briant Derrick (Karen) of Heber Springs, and Tony Derrick (Sherry) of Danville; sister, Doris King (Danny) of Plainview; grandsons, Ben and Jack Drilling of Oppelo; and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 5, at the Harris Chapel with Rev. Earl Stapleton officiating. Burial will be at Plummerville Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 5, 2012)
Modene Derrick, age 82, of Danville, AR died Friday at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville, AR. She was born January 1, 1924 in Wild Cat Hollow to Jim and Minnie Erie Drewery Parsons.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Francis Derrick and four brothers, Junior, Clarence, G. H. and infant J. C. Parsons.
She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Lloyd Tidwell of Centerville, AR, Karen and Mike Ekstrum of Little Rock, AR and Darlene and Gary Hodges of Atkins, AR; two sisters, Lorene Hansel and Irene Crader both of Missouri; a brother, Gerald Parsons of Ozark, AR; four grandchildren, Tammie Ornsbey, Kelly Hoffman and Derrick and Brandon Hodges; four great grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.
Services were June 26, 2006 at the Ranger Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Earl Stapleton and Rev. Bert Herzog officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 28, 2006)
Bobby Dean Detrick, age 48 of Dardanelle, died Tuesday, March 4, 2003 at his home in Dardanelle. He was born February 12, 1955 in Paris, Arkansas to the late Howard Detrick and Hazel Clark Garrison.
He was preceded in death by a son, Jason Detrick.
Survivors are two sons, Robert Detrick of Sherwood, Brian Detrick of Belleville; a daughter, Katrina Phillips of Memphis; two brothers, Howard Detrick, Jr. of Booneville, Wayne Detrick of Dardanelle and four grandchildren.
Graveside memorial services will be Wednesday, March 12, 2003 at 5:00 p. m. at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Dardanelle with Rev. Jay Dockins officiating. Memorial may be made to the Bobby Detrick Memorial Fund, Bank of Dardanelle, 102 North Front Street, Dardanelle, Arkansas, 72834. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 12, 2003)
Howard Detrick, age 78, of Dardanelle, AR died Tuesday, April 10, at the Dardanelle Hospital. He was born September 12, 1922 in Wild Cat Hollow, Yell County, AR, the son of the late Thomas Ray and June Alice Turner Detrick. He was an Army Veteran of WWII and a truck driver.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, Jason Detrick.
Survivors include, three sons, Howard Detrick, Jr. of Booneville, AR and Wayne and Bobby Detrick of Dardanelle, AR; a daughter, Betty Ellis of Russellville, AR; five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service was April 13, 2001 at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 18, 2001)
Janet Detrick, age 44, of Russellville, AR died Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at her home. She was born July 22, 1956 in Russellville, AR a daughter of Rolen and Dortha Mae Womack Detrick. She was an employee of Arkansas Tech University for 22 years and a member and former Sunday School teacher at Robinson Point Church at Dardanelle.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Dolen Detrick.
Survivors, other than her parents, include a brother and sister-in-law, Tommy and Billie Detrick of Russellville; two sisters and brothers-in-law, China Ann and Ron Mortensen of London, AR and Susie and Buddy Bright of Russellville, AR; also several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was March 16 at Shinn Chapel with Rev. Bob Branch officiating. Burial was in Rest Haven Memorial Park by Shinn Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Carl Smith, Eddie Brown, Brad Bright, Joe Derrick, Larry Selby and Buddy Bright. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Mrs. Jeff Mobley, Memorial Chairman, 225 Skyline Drive, Russellville, AR 72802. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 21, 2001)
Jason Detrick, age 18, of Dardanelle, AR, died Thursday, December 11, 1997. He was a senior at Dardanelle High School. He was born April 18, 1979 in Danville, AR.
Survivors include his father, Bobby Detrick of Dardanelle, AR; mother, Judy Ford of Centerville, AR; two brothers, Brian and Robert Detrick of Dardanelle, AR; one sister, Katrina Phillips of Dardanelle, AR; paternal grandfather, Howard Detrick of Dardanelle, AR; maternal grandmother, Romona Robertson of Tangburn, AR; also included are a host of family and friends.
Funeral service was December 14, 1997 at the Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Dardanelle with the Rev. David Downum officiating. Interment followed in the Mt. Zion Cemetery near Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Jeff Reed, Jack Robertson, Wesley Trout, Michael Bruen, Seth Miller, Eric Rose, Phillip Taylor and Brian Blevins. Services by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 17, 1997)
Rolen Detrick, age 82, a resident of Russellville, AR died Wednesday, January 24, 2007, at his home. He was born June 25, 1924, in Yell County to Joseph Si and Ola Mae Turner Detrick. He was a truck driver and of the Assembly of God faith. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He was preceded in death by a son, Dolen Detrick; a daughter, Janet Detrick; two brothers, Olen Detrick and Johnny Detrick; and a sister and brother-in-law, Angia Lee and Jack Selby.
Survivors include his wife, Dortha Womack Detrick of Russellville; a son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Billie Detrick of Russellville; two daughters and sons-in-law, China Ann and Ron Mortensen of Russellville and Susie and Buddy Bright of Russellville; six grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.
The funeral was held January 26, 2007, at the Shinn Chapel with the Rev. Johnny McCoy officiating. Burial was in Rest Haven Memorial Park at Russellville under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. Active pallbearers were Buddy, Brad, and Joe Bright, Larry Selby, Joe Detrick, and Joe Grigsby. Honorary pallbearers were Dub Hampton, James Morphis, Leslie Bowden, and Houston Heflin. Memorials may be made to the Arkansas Hospice; 2405 East Parkway, Suite 3; Russellville, Arkansas 72802. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 31, 2007)
Beau Aaron Dewitt, age 22 ,of Danville passed away September 20, 2016. He was born March 3,1994, in Clarksville, Arkansas to Doug & Kim Cooksey Dewitt. He loved working on cars, driving his truck and four-wheeler, listening to music, making people laugh and getting ready for the birth of his 1st child, a son.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Robert Cooksey; grandmother, Opal Moran; and Uncle Robert W. Cooksey.
Survivors include his soon to be born son, Weslee Beau Dewitt of Danville; parents, Doug & Kim Cooksey Dewitt of Danville; sister, Bobby Segler & brother-in-law Josh Segler; nieces, Lyric & Odessa; nephew, Darien & Grayson all California; brothers, Daniel Hohf, Brett Charron, Dylan Dewitt & wife Tiffany Dewitt of Arkansas; fiancee; Tiffany Neal of Danville; grandparents, Toni & Linda Dewitt of Arizona; uncles, Greg Dewitt of California and Kenny Moran of New Mexico.
Visitation will be held Thursday, September 29, 2016, 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cornwell Funeral Home, 207 Quay Street, Dardanelle, Arkansas 72834 to offset funeral expenses. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville and River Valley Crematory Dardanelle Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sep 28, 2016)
Douglas Lyn DeWitt, age 53, of Danville died Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born December 10, 1963, at Santa Maria, California to Tom and Linda Crabtree DeWitt.
He was preceded in death by his son, Beau DeWitt.
Survivors include his wife, Kim DeWitt; his parents, Tom and Linda DeWitt of Snowflake, AZ; children, Dylan DeWitt, Bobby Seglar and husband Josh; Stephanie DeWitt, Daniel Hohf, Brett DeWitt; one brother, Greg DeWitt and five grandchildren.
Memorial funeral services was held at 2:00 P.M.. Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Visitation was held Saturday, noon to 2:00 P.M. at the Chapel prior to the service. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 26, 2017)
Jacob Arden DeWitt, age 10 months of Russellville, died March 5, 2005 at Saint Mary's Hospital. He was born April 13, 2004 at Russellville to Jerrad and Jackie Burris DeWitt.
Survivors include his parents, Jerrad and Jackie DeWitt of Russellville; sister, Emylie Hull of Russellville; grandparents, Tom and Pat Atkinson of Atkins, Jerry and Linda DeWitt of Russellville; great grandparents, Betty and Monroe Garner of Dardanelle, Mane DeWitt of Magazine; two aunts and three uncles, Angie and John Buckman of Russellville, Justin DeWitt, Jordan DeWitt, Jason and Nancy DeWitt of Russellville and many other relatives.
Graveside services will be held Friday, March 11, 2005 at 3:30 p.m. at Russell Cemetery in Belleville. Visitation will be held Thursday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 9, 2005)
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