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Mrs. Agusta Erwin, age 86, died June 5th in a Durant, OK. hospital. She was the daughter of the late Alvin and Francis Snipes. She was a member of Ihe Wing Methodist Church.
Survivors include a large number of nieces and nephews.
The funeral was at the Rover Baptist Church by Rev. Charles Nance assisted by Rev. T.F. Cooper and burial was in Mt Zion Cemetery at Briggsvilfe. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on June 1963)
Jeanette Esch, age 70 of Dardanelle, died Tuesday at her home in Dardanelle. Born April 23, 1932 in Dermont, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late, Lee and Myrtle Cagle Cooper. She was co-owner of V. H. Esch Autoparts. She was a member of the Dardanelle Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Van Henry Esch; sons, Danny Esch and Carroll Cole, and a brother, Johnnie Cooper.
Survivors include her brother and sister-in-law, Gearl and Arneata Cooper of Russellville; sisters, Ruth Romines and Wanda Foster of Russellville; sisters-in-law, Rosemary Cooper of Russellville, and Carolyn Crow and Bobbie Sue Stinnett, both of Dardanelle; one nephew and 3 nieces.
Funeral service was Thursday, March 20, 2003 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Brother Ralph Weinhold officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Jerry Crow, Tommy Crow, Tommy Baker, Steve George, Jerry Don Woods and Frank Blalock. Memorials may be made to Dardanelle Church of Christ, 219 Union Street, Dardanelle, Arkansas 72834 (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 19, 2003)
Robbie Faye Esch, age 84, of Dardanelle, AR died Thursday, April 9, 1998 at Stella Manor Nursing Home in Russellville, AR. She was born November 3, 1913 in Clarksville, AR to the late Vannie I. and Sophie Brigham Herring. She was a homemaker, mother and owned and operated Dardanelle Tire and Supple for 36 years with her late husband, the former mayor of Dardanelle, Henry Esch. She was a member of the Dardanelle Church of Christ. She was also preceded in death by a son, Van Henry Esch and a grandson, Danny Esch.
Survivors include two daughters, Bobbie Sue Stinnett and Carolyn Crow both of Dardanelle, AR; a sister, Leona Landthrip of Clarksville; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Service was April 11, 1998 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Jack Lawyer officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Bill Handcock, Tommy Baker, Buster Berryhill, Claudie Norris, Leon Johnson, Bill Pitts. Honorary Elders and Deacons of the Dardanelle Church of Christ and Bill Berry. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 15, 1998)
Patricia Ann Eslick, age 75, of Russellville, passed away July 3, 2016, at Stella Manor Nursing Home in Russellville. She was born January 19, 1941, in West Covina, California to the late David R. & Pearl L. Smith Trimmer.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Timothy Alan Eslick; brother, Robert Trimmer.
Survivors include her husband Roy Beaden Eslick; son & daughter-in-law, David & Jennifer Eslick of Russellville; daughter & son-in-law, Kimberly & Brad Hursman of Alma, MO.; 5 grandchildren ; 2 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 2 pm Thursday, July 7, 2016 at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel Dardanelle with Dr. Travis Arterbury officiating. Burial will be at Riley Creek Cemetery in Belleville. Visitation will be 1 to 2 pm before service at Chapel. 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 Jul 6, 2016)
Stephen "Jack" Essinger, age 71, a resident of Hector, AR, died Tuesday, February 10, 1998 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center at Russellville. He was born on February 11, 1926 at El Paso, AR to Stephen and Ethel Brown Essinger. He married Christine Hurst on February 14, 1987. He was a retired operator with Darling International in Russellville and a cattle farmer. He was a member of the Appleton Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Alma Taylor Essinger.
He is survived by wife, Christine Essinger of Hector; two sons and daughter-in-law, Marvin and Mazelee Essinger and Jimmy Essinger all of Hector; four step-sons, Carl Baker of Russellville, AR, Archie Hurst of Dardanelle, AR, Kenneth Hurst of Pottsville, AR and Arley Hurst of Dardanelle, AR; eight step-daughters, Annie Cagle of Dardanelle, AR, Virginia Derry of West Memphis, AR, Betty Reynolds, Cathy Lane both of Dardanelle, AR, Debbie Dunn of West Memphis, AR, Teresa Spaingler of Corinth, MS, Linnie Scissom of Springdale, AR and Delores Smith of Russellville; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; four sisters, Helen Bulice of Cabot, AR, Peggy Bernley of Louisiana, Betty Reddings of Beebe, AR and Mary King of Batesville, AR; two brothers, Clem Essinger of Centerville, AR and Dan "Jake" Ellis of Beebe, AR and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was February 13, 1998 at the Humphrey Chapel officiated by Mr. Scott Roderick. Burial was in the Crossroads Cemetery at Appleton. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 18, 1998)
Devon Mitchell Essman, age 23, of Danville passed away Monday, June 15, 2015, at UAMS Hospital in Little Rock. He was born August 31, 1992, in Russellville, Arkansas to J.D. Jr. & Teresa Lei Hilton Essman. Devon was a 2009 Danville High School graduate.
He was preceded in death by Granny Jo.
Survivors include his parents, J.D. Jr. "Bo" & Teresa Essman; brother, Joseph Essman of Danville; sisters, Nicole Duke of Danville and Tashina & William Helton of Waldron; nieces, Brooklyn Sisk, Kimberly Helton, Kylee Helton; nephews Doren Sisk, Austin Helton; grandparents, J.D. & Linda Essman of Danville; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Special thank you to Pam Blocker & Michelle Fowler and everyone that has helped us and prayed for us over Devon long battle, there will always be a special place in our hearts for all of you.
Memorial service was held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, June 20, 2015, at Canaan Cemetery in Marshall, Arkansas. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville and River Valley Crematory Dardanelle. Online guestbook and condolences a www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 24, 2015)
JD Essman, age 72, of Danville, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017, at his home. He was born May 17, 1945, in Mansfield, Arkansas, to LD and Iola Mae Smith Essman. He was retired from Wayne Farms in Danville.
He is preceded in death by his parents. Daughter Theresa Essman, Grandson Devon Essman.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Linda Essman; sons, Bo (Teresa) Essman of Danville, Tommy (Lori) Essman of Waveland, Bobby Essman of Danville; daughter, Linda (Chester) Carter of Danville; sisters, Inez Williams of Danville, Dessie Cotton of Hot Springs; brother, Robert Essman of Mt. Ida; 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
A family conducted memorial graveside service will be 2 pm Saturday, August 5, 2017 at the Freemon Cemetery in Waldron. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolence at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 2, 2017)
Claude Joe Eubanks, age 92, of Dardanelle, AR, widower of Ruby Bailey Eubanks, died Sunday, April 30, 2000 at the Yell bounty Nursing Home in Ola, AR. He was born March 16, 1908 in South Fourche, AR to the late Tom and Ollie Mae Harbarger Eubanks. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Slaty Crossing Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors are one son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Vonnie Eubanks of Dardanelle, AR; one daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Billy Geurian of Dardanelle, AR; one brother, Erby don Eubanks of California; one sister, Abie, both of Russellville, AR; seven grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Service was May 2, 2000 at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Denver Robinson officiating. Interment was in Ringer Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 3, 2000)
Cleta J. Eubanks, age 55, of Alexander, a nursery worker for Clark's Nursery, Benton, wife of Billy R. Eubanks, died Monday. She was a member of Hilldale Baptist Church.
Funeral will be at 11:30 a. m. today at Ballard Funeral Home of Benton by the Revs. Mike Love and Hank Harrington. Burial will be in Forest Hills Cemetery, Pulaski County. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. The family will be at the family residence, Alexander.
Other survivors are two sons, Terry W. Beaver of Little Rock and Jim Eubanks of Alexander; a daughter, Tamara Smith of Alexander; her mother, Myrtle Love of Clinton; a brother, Doyle Love of Clinton; a sister Joy Nell Teague of Crowley, Tx.; and 2 grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, -/-/?)
Earl William Eubanks, Sr. age 71, of McGehee, AR died Saturday, March 7, 1998 at Leisure Lodge Nursing Home. He was born February 26, 1927 in Plainview, AR to the late Roscoe Eubanks. He was a self employed construction worker and a Navy Veteran.
He is survived by his mother, Ora Dell Allen of McGhee; two sons, Earl Wayne Eubanks of Arkansas and Earl William Eubanks, Jr. of North Highland, CA; a brother, James Eubanks of Porterville, CA; two sisters, Virginia Irby of Atkins, AR and Maxine Vardaman of McGehee, AR and one grandchild.
Graveside service was March 9 at, the Walnut Lake Cemetery in Dumas, AR with the Rev. Houston Austin officiating. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 11, 1998)
Birth: March 19, 1956 Death: May 25, 2008 Hamilton Moses "Ham" Eubanks, Sr., of Little Rock, passed away in his home May 25, 2008 at the age of 52. He was born March 19, 1956 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was a graduate of Catholic High School for Boys, later graduating from West Minister College where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. After graduating he worked with Merrill Lynch for several years, a real estate agent with Rector Phillips and Morris, and since 2000 was a mortgage broker with Citypro. Ham was a member of Second Presbyterian Church Little Rock, loved the beach, fishing and was an avid sports enthusiast.
Ham is preceded in death by his father, William Thomas Eubanks, Sr., survivors include his mother, Nancy Moses Eubanks of Little Rock, his wife, Patricia Harris Eubanks of Little Rock his son Hamilton Moses Eubanks, Jr. and his mother, Julie Morgan Jacks of Little Rock ; sister, Mylinda Eubanks Mitchell and husband Maury of Little Rock; his brother, William T. Eubanks, Jr. and his wife Fran of Grand Prairie, TX, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 5 to 7pm at 1815 North Tyler Street, followed by a memorial service Friday at 11 am at Second Presbyterian Church, Little Rock, officiated by Reverend Steve Hancock. Burial will follow at Roselawn Cemetery. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,This Obituary was published 27 May 2008, On-Line @ Find A Grave. )
Mrs. Helen Compton Eubanks of Little Rock, a native of Wing, died Thursday, January 14, in Little Rock. She was the daughter of the late Robert T. and Frances Helen Buford Compton and the sister of the late Tom and Buford Compton. Mrs. Eubauks and her late husband, Dr. R.M. Eubanks, Sr. were married shortly after World War I. She attended school in Yell County in and around the Wing area and finished high school at the U of A.
She is survived by two sons, R.M. Eubanks, Jr. and William T. Eubanks, Sr., both of little Rock; two nieces in this area, Fanny George and Mary Nell Keathley, both of Danville; five grandchildren and two great- grandchildren.
Private graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 16, at Roseland Memorial Park. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 20, 1982)
Janice Eubanks, age 63, of Hot Springs, AR passed away November 2, 2001 at her home. She was born January 18, 1938 the daughter of Jeanette Lovell and the late Charles Lovell in Benton, AR. She was a homemaker, member of the Emblem club and of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by her husband, Bill Eubanks of Hot Springs, AR; three sons and daughters-in-law, Michael Sherri Eubanks of Memphis, TN, Mitch & Judy Eubanks of Jonesboro, AR and Markham Carol Eubanks of Benton, AR; her mother, Jeanette Lovell of Benton, AR; a brother, Ernest Lovell of Jacksonville, AR; a sister, Anna Kennedy of Memphis, TN and five grandchildren.
Service was November 6, 2001 at Hot Springs Funeral Home Chapel with Paul Diedrich officiating. Burial was in Shed Cemetery in Yell County, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 7, 2001)
Kenneth Eubanks, 79, of Dardanelle died Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, at Dardanelle Nursing Center. The son of Claude and Ruby Baley Eubanks, he was born March 30, 1931, in Carden Bottoms. He married Vaughnceile Norris on Nov. 8, 1951, at Centerville. He was a welder with Bibler Lumber Co. He was a good provider for his family and a wonderful dad. He was a member of the National Guard for nine years and the Free Will Baptist Church in Centerville. He enjoyed carpentry, fishing and hunting.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Danny Edwin.
He is survived by his wife, Vaughnceile Eubanks of Dardanelle; three daughters, Angela Eubanks of Boise, Idaho, Ellen Rook and husband, Jerry, of Dardanelle, and Lisa Duke and husband, Danny, of Dardanelle; three grandsons, Kyle Russell of Dardanelle, Aron Rook of Dardanelle and Kevin Duke of Dardanelle; and a sister, Lena Sue Geurian of Dardanelle.
A graveside service and burial will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010, at New Bethel Cemetery at Plainview. Denver Robinson will officiate. Arrangements are by Humphrey Funeral Service. Internet obituary and on-line guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,This Obituary was published 13 Oct 2010, Russellville, Pope County, Arkansas. )
Dr. Robert Manley Eubanks, age 77 of Little Rock, died Friday at his home. He was born in Dover, was a member of the Methodist Church and had been engaged in an active medical practice in Little Rock from 1913 until his retirement two years ago.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Helen Compton Eubanks; two sons, Robert M. Eubanks Jr. of Little Rock and William T. Eubanks of Memphis; one brother, Charles Eubanks of Clarksville; two sisters, Mrs. T.H. Benton of Chidester and Mrs. Albert Landrum of Tulsa, Okla.; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday in the first Methodist Church in Little Rock by Rev. Robert E.L. Bearden with burial in Roselawn Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 1964)
Mrs. Zettie Eubanks, a former resident of Plainview, died in a rest home in Muskogee, Okla.
She is survived by her husband Oscar Eubanks; her mother, Mrs. Nora Ellis of Hot Springs; two children and several brothers and sisters. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 8, 1962)
James "Curt" Eudy, age 85 of Little Rock, died Wednesday, December 17, 2003 at the University of Arkansas Medical Center, in Little Rock. He was born in Arab, Alabama on May 25, 1918, son of the late James Harvey and Elizabeth Hyatt Eudy. He was a WWII Navy Veteran, and a longtime employee of Coleman Dairy in Little Rock. He was also preceded in death by his stepmother, Pearl Eudy; a son, James Paul Eudy, a grandson, Douglas A very Doughty; two brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Leola Pauline Fryar Eudy; two sons and daughter-in-law, Bill and Penny Eudy of Bryant, Ronnie Ball of Wynne, Arkansas; a daughter and son-in-law, Martha and Ben Doughty of Redfield, Arkansas; brothers, Uborn Eudy of Spruce Pine, North Carolina, Johnny Eudy of Monroe Center, Illinois, George Bryan of Murphy, North Carolina; sisters, Edith Loyd of West Memphis, Arkansas, Clara Harris of Fulton, Kentucky, Mary Strait of Rockwell, Illinois, and Naomi Carter of Las Vegas, Nevada; seven grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren; many nephews and nieces.
Graveside funeral services were held Saturday, December 20, 2003 at Russell Cemetery in Belleville with Reverend Jay Hobbs officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 24, 2003)
James Paul Eudy, nine year son of Mr. and Mrs. James C. Eudy of Little Rock, died June 5.
Other survivors include his twin brother, William C. Eudy; another brother Ronald Ball, a sister, Martha Frances Eudy, all of the home; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Will T. Fryar of Belleville and Mr. and Mrs. James H. Eudy of Fulton, Ky. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 15, 1961)
Pauline "Polly" Eudy, age 85 of Little Rock, AR died Saturday, August 25, 2007. She was born in Belleville, AR December 30, 1921 to Will and Winnie Vond Fryar.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James "Curt" Eudy; a son, James Paul Eudy; a grandson, Douglas Avery Doughty and a brother-in-law, Lonnie Smith.
She is survived by sons and daughter-in-law, Bill and Penny Eudy of Bryant, AR and Ronnie Ball of Wynne, AR; daughter and son-in-law, Martha and Ben Doughty of Redfield, AR; sisters and brothers-in-law, Marie and Boyce Mosley and Nathalie Smith all of Danville and Willa Dale and Glen Buckman of Belleville, AR; seven grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was held at Russell Cemetery in Belleville on Tuesday. A special thanks to Ms. Jackie and Southwest Nursing Home for their loving care. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 29, 2007)
DANVILLE - Adrian R. Evans, age 85, of 2926 Randolph, Lincoln, Neb. died Sunday, March 18, 1984 at Yell County Hospital. He was a native of Plattsmouth Neb. son of the late John Thomas and Edna Wells Evans, a veteran of World War I and was a retired lumberyard operator.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Gladys Peterson Evans; a son, Jack Evans of Beatrice, Neb.; three daughters, Patricia Cunningham of Garden Grove, Calif. and Anita Puff and Lalie Trotter of Havana; a brother, William Carl Evans of Lincoln, Neb.; a sister, Reba Dahms of Fort Collins, Colo.; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m, Thursday at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home at Lincoln, Neb. Burial will be in Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. Local arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 3/18/1984)
Mrs. Anna Mae (McBride) Evans, age 65, of Little Rock, died recently. She was a member of Winfield United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Carl W. Evans; a son, Gary Evans of Little Rock; a brother, Glynn McBride of Kalamazoo, MI; and a sister, Marjorie Fendley of Little Rock.
Funeral services were held at Roller-Owens Funeral Home by the Rev. Claude Miles. Graveside service was held at Mount Zion Cemetery, Briggsville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, YCR 6-6-1990)
C. H. "Herman" Evans, age 62, of Birta died Tuesday, February 25, 1986 at his home. He was a former resident of Little Rock, a poultry and cattle farmer, veteran of World War II and a member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church at Birta.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Faye Evans; a son, Johnny Wayne Evans of California; a daughter, Shirley Hunter of Little Rock; a stepson, Aubrey Bentley of Russellville; two brothers, Clinton Evans of North Little Rock and Herbert Evans of Wichita, Kan.; four sisters, Gladys Beard, Mildred McKnight, Medie Creasey and Lucille Brown of Little Rock; five grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 11 a. m. Friday at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church by the Rev. Jon Holbrook. Burial will be at 2 p. m. Friday at Pinecrest Memorial Park at Alexander by Shinn Funeral Service. Active pallbearers will be Giles McVey, Don and Dale McCoy, Perry Merreck, Kenneth Beard and Jim McKnight. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Carl Watson Evans, age 80, of Cabot, passed away August 13, 2004. He was born August 5, 1924, in Little Rock to the late Aubrey and Myrtle Watson Evans.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Anne Evans; sister, Ruth Stout; and brother, Steve Evans.
Survivors include son, Gary Evans; niece, Debra Roberts of Little Rock; a very special great-niece, Jessica and Keith Boyett of Cabot.
Graveside services were held August 17, 2004, at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Briggsville, Arkansas with arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service of Cabot, Arkansas. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 22, 2004)
Dora Elmina Evans, age 75, of Bluffton died Wednesday, May 23, 1984 at Yell County Hospital. She was the daughter of the late John and Dora Whisenante.
Survivors include one son, Robert Evans of Bluffton; one step-son Fay Evans of Norman, OK; Two daughters, Cathrine Lungsford of Danville and Lillian Keys of Carter Cove; Two step-daughters Flora Sherrill of Bluffton and Mae Daniels of Leland, MS; Two sisters, Luda Mobley of Benton and Lyda Irons of Sims, AZ; 11 grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; and 8 steps great grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2:00 p. m. Friday, May 25, at Pleasant Hill Church near Briggsville with Rev. Bethell Gamer officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery by Dixon Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1984)
Dora Elmina Evans, age 75, of Bluffton died Wednesday, May 23, 1984 at Yell County Hospital. She was the daughter of the late John and Dora Whisenante.
Survivors include one son, Robert Evans of Bluffton; one step-son Fay Evans of Norman, OK; Two daughters, Cathrine Lungsford of Danville and Lillian Keys of Carter Cove; Two step-daughters Flora Sherrill of Bluffton and Mae Daniels of Leland, MS; Two sisters, Luda Mobley of Benton and Lyda Irons of Sims, AZ; 11 grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; and 8 steps great grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2:00 p. m. Friday, May 25, at Pleasant Hill Church near Briggsville with Rev. Bethell Gamer officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery by Dixon Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 6-6-1984)
Miss Dovie Evans, age 63, a native of Yell County was born at New Bethel, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Evans. She was an employee of the Federal Reserve Bank at New York for the past 30 years. She died Wednesday night, July4, 1951 at a Kansas City, Mo Hospital.
Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Grace Roe of Stuttgart, Mrs. J. L. Bland of Walnut Ridge, Mrs. Violet Oden of Pecos, Tex. four brothers, D. J. Evans, Chicago, J. E. Evans, Amarillo, Tex. George Evans, Kansas City and Walter Evans of Nebraska. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, July 12, 1951)
Fay L. Evans, 77, of Norman died Wednesday, November 16, 2005 in Norman. He was born December 30, 1927 to Alex Robert and Rosalee (Whisenant) Evans in Waters, Arkansas. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving with the Occupational Forces Unit in Japan from 1946 to 1947. He married Anna Luker on July 4, 1951 whom he loved very much. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #123 in Bluffton, AR for over 50 years. He entered into fraternity of Masons in 1954 and in 1955 he achieved Master Mason. He and his family moved to Norman in 1968. For three years he was an assistant scout leader for Boy Scout Troop #227. He enjoyed sharing his childhood experiences and outdated scouting techniques. There is no telling how many times he turned his head when he noticed a can of lighter fluid pulled from a pocket while trying to start a fire in the rain. He was a master carpenter and a jack-of-all-trades. He could fix anything from rewiring the entire electrical system of his brother-in-law's car to building something his wife saw in a catalog. He loved to work with his hands. Fay retired from construction in 1986. After his retirement, he enjoyed working craft shows with his wife. He would cut out the wooden pieces and she would paint them. Fay also enjoyed camping out with his grandchildren letting them get dirty as they wished while the moms and grandmother shook their head. He enjoyed fishing especially with his brothers-in-laws. He joined Immanuel Baptist Church in 2000. He could be found every Thursday playing dominos and telling his fellow players they were playing like "old women" just to get something started with the ladies he knew were listening. He made the world a better place by sharing his sense of humor where he went.
He was preceded in death by his parents his wife of 48 years a brother, Freddy Ray; two sisters, a baby girl and Flora Sherrill and a grandson, Jason Dale Churchwell.
He is survived by his son, Robert (Mitch) Evans of Afghanistan; his daughter, Judy Churchwell and husband, Earl Norman; seven grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren a brother, Robert (Lynn) Evans and wife, Joyce of Bluff ton; three sisters, Mae Daniels of Leland, MS, Lillian Keys of River and Kathryn Lundsford of Danville.
Services were held on Monday, November 21, 2005 at Immanuel Baptist Church with Pastor Ken Huddleston officiating. Burial was at Norman IOOF Cemetery under the direction of Primrose Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 23, 2005)
Frances Lorane Evans, age 76 of Russellville, died Monday, April 6, 2009 at Saint Marys Regional Medical Center. She was born April 29, 1932 at Fresno, CA to Elmer and Lula Campbell Riley. She was a member of the Parker Hill Holiness Church in Russellville.
She is preceded in death by her father, Elmer Riley; husband, Fred J. Evans; and a daughter, Baby Evans.
Survivors include her mother, Lula Riley of Russellville; daughters, Lois McCutcheon of Russellville and Joyce Lapierre of Napa Valley, CA; sister, Barbara Farmer of Russellville; seven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild.
Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 15, 2009)
Glynn Odell Evans, age 72, of Russellville, AR formerly of Ola, AR died Thursday, September 11, 2003 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, AR. He was the son of the late Damon Odell Evans and the late Stevie Fay Gaydon Parker; he was born September 19, 1930 in Dearborne, MI. He married Elizabeth "Betty" Anna Galli, on March 28, 1965 at Birta, AR. He was a United States Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was self-employed in the Horse and Cattle Industry. He was a member of the Rogers-Rye VFW Post 2283 of Russellville and a member of the Life Center Church.
Survivors include, his wife Elizabeth Betty" Evans of Russellville, AR; four sons, Kraig Evans of Ola, AR, Keith and Jeannie Evans of Fort Worth, TX, Cliff Nytko of Russellville, AR and Jeff Galli and Brad Murdock of Aurora, CO; five daughters, Kimberly Evans of California, Laura Boisvert of Muskegon, MI, Kelly and Dennis Wade, Russellville, AR, Stephanie and Travis Brewer of Clearlake, TX and Karen & David Carothers Pottsville, AR; 21 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Funeral service was September 15, 2003 at the Life Center Church in Russellville, AR with Rev. Larry Pyle and Rev. Steve Pyle officiating. Burial was in Birta Cemetery in Birta, AR with full military honors provided by Rogers-Rye VFW Post 2283. Arrangements by Humphrey Funeral Service of Russellville, AR. Donations may be made to the Life Center Church, PO Box 10040, Russellville, AR 72812. Pallbearers were Sam Sprafke, Sam Hindsman, Jeff Howard, Dale Parks, David Beck and Howard Verwiebe (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 17, 2003)
Harold Edward Evans, age 89, of Bluffton, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2016, at Chambers Memorial Hospital. He was born February 9, 1927, in Brooklyn, New York to the late Harold & Helen Evans. He was a member of the Rover Baptist Church, Navy WWII Veteran, and a photographer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Doris Hackett.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years Ruby Evans; son Timothy Evans and wife Denise of Aliso Viejo, CA.; daughters, Carole Evans of Plano, TX.; Susan Evans of Carrollton, TX.; Cynthia Abrams and husband Kern of Bluffton; sister Ruth Lusby of New York; 6 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 pm Thursday, May 26, 2016, at the Rover Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Harrison and Pastor Joseph Botwinick officiating. Burial was at Bluffton Cemetery. Visitation was 1:00 to 2:00 pm before service at the church. Pallbearers included Nick Abernathy, Holden Raines, Timothy Evans, Kevin Abrams, Carlton Walton, and Jerry Donaldson. Honorary pallbearers included Kern Abrams, Ray Donaldson and Dr. John Westwood. 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 June 1, 2016)
Irma Kathleen Evans, age 75, of Sherwood, AR died September 28, 2001.
She was preceded in death by her son, Billy Russell Evans.
She is survived by her husband, Billie Evans; four daughters and sons-in-law, Cheryl and Gene Berns, Delray, FL, Karen and Bill Gunn, Sherwood, AR, Brenda and Mike Shaw, Margate, FL and Sue and Rob Murry of Sherwood, AR; daughter-in-law, Cathy Evans; a sister, Sue Dalton of Concord, CA; nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Arrangements by Huson Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 3, 2001)
Joshua Wayne Evans, 1-day-old son of Stanley Wayne and Mary Catherine Carroll Evans of 300 Brook Park Drive, died Wednesday.
Other survivors are a sister, Stacey Catherine Evans of Little Rock; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Carroll of Little Rock and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Evans of Cabot; and his great-grandmothers, Dora Ferguson of Bluffton (Yell County) and Willie Carrol of Cleveland (Conway County).
Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Forest Hills Cemetery by Dr. John Wright with arrangements by Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Arkansas Gazette Newspaper, Little Rock, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 6, 1989)
Kathleen "Kathy" Evans, age 37 of Bon Aqua, TN, passed away September 12, 2002 at the Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN. She was born August 11, 1965 in Johnson, KS, the daughter of Shirley Ridenour and Bob Ridenour, who survive.
She was preceded in death by twin daughters, Candance and Amber Howard.
Survivors include her husband, Billy Evans of Bon Aqua, TN; two daughters, Misty Howard and Samantha Evans both of Bon Aqua, TN; four sisters, Shelba Mitchell of Belleville, AR, Sherry Morgan and Carla Scoggins both of Waldron, AR and Debra Boulson of Jacksonville, AR; one grandchild; two great nephews, four nieces, five nephews and one great-niece.
Graveside service was Saturday at the Middlesboro Cemetery with Rev. Jack Burn. Burial was in the Middlesboro Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 18, 2002)
Louis Edward Evans, 60, Havana, died January 23, 1956 in the Yell County Hospital in Danville. He was a native of Springfield, Ala.; a son of the late James and Rosa Owens Evans. He has lived in Havana for the past 35 years, a retire rubber mills operator, and a veteran of World War I.
Mr. Evans is survived by a son, William James Evans, Wichita, Kan.; a brother, Arthur Lee Evans of Los Angeles, Calif. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 2, 1956)
DARDANELLE - Mrs. Margaret Gertrude Evans, age 78, of Dardanelle died Saturday, January 24, 1987 at the Dardanelle Hospital. She was a native of West Virginia and was an Avon representative. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Ella Johnson Benson.
Survivors include a son, Alan Evans of Highland, Mich.; a daughter, Pat Brown of Dardanelle; nine grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Wednesday at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle. Burial will be in Mount George Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1987)
Mary Carroll Evans, 62, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away Friday, September 8, 2017. Daughter of Thomas and Mary Alice Ferguson Carroll. She was born in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. On May 28, 1983, she married Stan Evans. She worked as a Registered Sanitarian in Pulaski County for the Arkansas Department of Health for 31 years. Mary attended The Church at Rock Creek. She was a member of Arkansas Society of Professional Sanitarians and Order of the Eastern Stars.
She is preceded in death by her parents, son, Joshua Wayne Evans and granddaughter, Hope Wallace.
Mary was survived by her husband of 34 years, Stan Evans, two daughters; Stacey Evans (Benjamin) of Little Rock, Stephaney Wallace (Kyle) of North Little Rock, one grandson; Wolfe Thomas Eggleton of Little Rock and biological father, William Wolfe. A celebration of life was held at The Church at Rock Creek, 11500 W 34th St, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72211 on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 10:30 A.M..
Graveside Service was held at 3:00 P.M., Bluffton Cemetery in Bluffton, Yell County, Arkansas. Arrangements by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211. 501-224- 8300. In leiu of flowers, memorials can be made to Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation, www.myotonic.org/donate or the American Heart Association, 909 W 2nd St, Little Rock, Arkansas. 501-375-9148. https://donatenow.heart.org Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sep 13, 2017)
EDMOND, Okla. - Van Holland Evans went home to be with the Lord on December 31, 2008. Welcoming him in heaven are his parents Carlee Pritchett Evans and Janette La Rue Evans, as well as his two sisters Edyth Rose Rexroad and Virginia Sue Evans. Van Evans was born in Danville, Arkansas on February 18, 1924. He was a WWII veteran, serving from May, 1943 to April, 1946 in the United States Navy. Van held a bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering and a masters degree in Religious Education. He and his wife Lenora Hanley were married in April, 1949. Van served the Lord faithfully in FBC Monticello, Ark.; Gulfport, Miss.; Bossier City, La.; and 25 years in El Dorado, Ark. He also served at the Arkansas Baptist Childrens Home for three years. He and Lenora lived in Edmond, Oklahoma at the time of his death.
Van and Lenora have four children: Lori Leffel, Joyce Reed, Jan Cantwell, and Steve Evans; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service for Van Evans will be held at First Baptist Church in El Dorado, Ark. on Sunday, January 4, 2009 at 3 p.m. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Arkansas Baptist Childrens Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Mary Fowler Leek; Newspaper: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Little Rock, AR, 1-3-2009)
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