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Fields, James Herman -- Fisher, Christine Ina (George)
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James Herman Fields, Sr. age 77 of Ola died Friday, June 14, 2002 at the Yell County Nursing Home in Ola. Mr. Fields was born September 23, 1924 in Wynne, Arkansas to the late G. W. and Mildred Fields. He was a WWII Army veteran, a Mason and an agriculture salesman.
He was preceded in death by a brother, G. W. Fields.
Survivors are his wife of 50 years, Ruth Bozeman Fields; one son, James H. Fields, Jr. of Vicksburg, Mississippi; seven daughters, Marie Nevels of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Levonne Simmons of Pearl, Mississippi, Patricia Humphrey of Dermont, Arkansas, Deborah Parker of McGhee, Arkansas, Carolyn Dolph and Linda Rager both of Russellville, Arkansas, Ann Leach of Plainview, Arkansas; one sister, Estelle Marshall of Vicksburg, Mississippi; 20 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
Services were Monday, June 17, 2002, at Cornwell Chapel, Danville with Rev. Rick Burke officiating. Interment was in New Bethel Cemetery with military honors by Boyce-Woods VFW Post 3141, Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Brain Fields, Billy Jones, Wayne Jones, Chris Leach, Steve Harmon, Louie Dolph, Earl Thorpe, Rickey Leach, Jay Jay White, Cody White, Steven White, Dalton Rager, Steve Humphrey, Mike Bishop. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 19, 2002)
Larry Gene "Bubba" Fields, 67, of Russellville died Tuesday, May 2, 2017. He was born April 22, 1950, in Little Rock to Lawrence Eugene and Rose Kozak Fields. He attended Calvary Temple Assembly of God Church.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Delena Napier Fields; and a nephew.
Survivors include his step-daughters, Aneva Crawley and MiLinda (Arthur) Jenkins; four granddaughters; three grandsons; 12 great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Wesley and Shirley Fields; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Jaynie and John Jones and Dawn Carter and Todd Hardy; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service was 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 5, 2017, at the Shinn Chapel. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation was Thursday evening from 5:00-6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 10, 2017)
Martin Wayne Fields, age 44 of Russellville, died Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at his home. He was born July 19, 1965 at Little Rock to Ray and Fern Bethell Fields.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Fern Bethell.
Survivors include his children, Brandy Everette and husband Jason of Dardanelle, Jeffery Fields and Heather Fields both of Dover; one brother, Roy Bethell of Quitman; three grandchildren, Lane Everette, Dusty Everette and Waylon Everette all of Dardanelle.
Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 7, 2010)
Ruth Orine Fields, age 71 of Russellville, died Tuesday, August 26, 2003 at her daughter's home in Russellville. She was born January 2, 1932 in Arcadia, Louisiana to the late Thomas Gordon and Etta Leola Turner Bozeman. She was Certified Nurses Assistance for over thirty years in the nursing home industry, a homemaker, and mother and a member of the Baptist church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Herman Fields, Sr.
Survivors are one son, James Fields, Jr. of Vicksburg, Mississippi; seven daughters, Patricia Humphrey of Belair, Arkansas, Deborah Parker and Carolyn Dolph, both of Russellville, Linda Rager of Nashville, Tennessee, Ann Leach of Plainview, Lavonne Simmons of Pearl, Mississippi and Marie Nevins of Vicksburg, Mississippi; one brother, James Bozeman of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; two sisters, Clydie Roberts of San Antonio, Texas and Leola Strozier of Ruston, Louisiana; seventeen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Services were Friday, August 29, 2003 at Cornwell Chapel, Danville with Dan Baker officiating. Interment was in New Bethel Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Brian Fields, Billy Jones, Wayne Jones, Chris Leach, Matt Scucchi, and Billy Ingram. Honorary was William Linton. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 3, 2003)
Tammy Lea Fiene, age 38, of Dardanelle died Wednesday, July 20, 2011. She was born September 10, 1972 at Hutchinson, Kansas to Joyce Perkins Kendrick.
Survivors include her mother, Joyce Perkins Kendrick of Atkins; two brothers, David Fiene of Dover, Bobby LaGrange of Atkins; one sister, Lindy LaGrange of Hutchinson, KS.
Cremation Arrangements By Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle, Arkansas. Online Guest Book at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 27, 2011)
Edith Ester Fifield, age 93 of Russellville, died Monday, February 9, 2004 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. She was born January 18, 1911 in Dowing, Missouri to the late Lennie and Annie Jackson Moyer. She was a homemaker and mother, and a member of the Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Walter Reeve and Walker Fifield.
Survivors include 2 sons, Robert Reeve of Delaware, AR, Charles Moyer of Iowa; 3 daughters, Betty Adkison of Dardanelle, AR, Hazel Jones of Horseshow Bend, AR, Alice Boyd of CA; a sister, Bessie Kacena of Boise, Idaho; 8 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren and a host of family and friends. Cremation arrangements made by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 18, 2004)
Mrs. Jane Figley, aged 80 years died Thursday, August 12, 1948 at Mualden, Mo. Mrs. Figley had lived at Richland all but one year of her life.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. E. L. Ray, Maulden, Mo.; 11 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at Moore's Chapel by Rev. George Findley of Havana. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 19, 1948)
Mr. Tom Figley, formerly of Yell county, died Wednesday, May 14, at Van Buren, Ark. He leaves to mourn his widow, Jessie Figley and several children. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 1941)
Joe Finch, aged 71, died December 14 at Cuero, Tex. He was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include his two sons: James Oscar Finch of Texarkana, G. W. Finch, North Roualton, Ohio; four daughters, Mrs. Genivee Hardisty of Polalus, New Mex., Mrs. Lois Harriman of Cuero, Tex., Mrs. Foy Duncan of McKenny, Tex., Mrs. Paula Scott of Long Beach, Calif.; two brothers: Oscar Finch of Hot Springs, John Finch of Havana; three sisters: Mrs. Ella Irons of Washita, Mrs. Lillie Skaggs of Oklahoma City, Okla. And Mrs. Mary Massengill of Seymore, Tex. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 22, 1960)
John Isaac Finch, aged 81, of Havana, Rt.2, died at the Yell County Hospital Friday, August 10. He was a lifelong resident of Yell County, retiree farmer and member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Etta Finch; one brother, Oscar Finch, of Hot Springs; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Massingill of Mt. Ida; Mrs. Lillie Skaggs of Mesa, Texas; Mrs. Ella Irons of Oklahoma City and a number of nieces and nephews. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 16, 1962)
Deon C. Findley, 50, died on August 26th in Fair Oaks, Calif. He was a former Yell County resident.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Fowler Findley; two daughters of Santa Barbara; two brothers, Rev. George Findley of Dox Palos, Calif., Paul Findley of Santa Clara; three sisters, Helen Willet of Santa Clara, Lota McCarroll and Audrey Arca of Santa Barbara.
Services were held Friday, August 28th in the Mount Vernon Church of the Valley and interment was at the Mount Vernon Memorial Park in Fair Oaks, Calif. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,His obituary was published 10 Sep 1970, Danville, Yell County, Arkansas. )
Janet Findley, age 92, of Russellville, AR went home to be with her Lord, Thursday, March 15, 2007 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. The daughter of Oze and Maude King Morphis, she was born July 8, 1914 in Pottsville. She married Earl Findley on November 8, 1929 in Russellville. Together they made their profession of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ at the Liberty Grove Assembly of God Church in Russellville in 1936. They soon began holding revivals in brush arbors as brother Earl was called to the ministry. She and brother Earl pastored Assembly of God churches in the river valley for over 50 years. Brother Earl built the New Bethel Assembly of God in Russellville in 1939. Other churches included North New Hope at Dover and South New Hope and Sunny Point in Russellville. They also pastored the Assembly of God Church in Carden Bottoms. She worked at International Shoe Factory in Russellville for over 23 years. She was a member of the Liberty Grove Assembly of God and was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and several brothers and a sister.
Survivors include a daughter Wanda Lee and Roy Tillman of Dardanelle; three grandchildren; a great grandson; two step grandchildren; two brothers, John Edward and Freddie Morphis TX and Kenneth Earl and Carol Morphis of Dover; a sister, Mary Ann and Bobby Stewart of Dover; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral was Saturday, March 17, 2007 at Restoration Church in Russellville on Elmira. Reverend James Findley, Reverend Cellan Tilley and Reverend Jean Findley Jones officiated. Burial was at Rest Haven Memorial Park at Russellville by Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 21, 2007)
Kristopher Findley, 23 of Fortville, Indiana, died August 6, 2006 at his home. He was born October 3, 1982 in North Little Rock, AR to Terry L. Findley and Terry L. Goodson) Mosher. Kris was a 2001 graduate of Warren Central High School and was currently attending A Cut Above Beauty College. Kris worked as a housing framer.
He is survived by his wife, Brittany Sue Findley, whom he married December 20, 2004; a daughter Kristin Leeann Findley; unborn son Kristopher Lynn Findley; mother and father Terry Lee and Everett R Mosher; brother Jacob Austin Caldwell and father Gary L. Caldwell.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 15, 2006 at the Birta Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will take place at Birta Cemetery in Birta, AR. Arrangements are under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 16, 2006)
Edgar Lyle Fine, age 82, of Dardanelle, died Friday, March 26, 2004 at the Dardanelle Rehabilitation Center. He was born January 6, 1922 at Elmo, Missouri to the late Oliver Claude and Mary Jane Moffit Fine. He was a WWII Army veteran, a rural mail carrier and a member of the First United Methodist Church at Fairfield Bay, VFW Post 4513 at Fair Field Bay, and the National Rural Letter Carriers Association.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, infant brother Fine, Orris and Fred Fine.
Survivors are his wife of 52 years, Marian Bowman Fine; three sons and daughters-in-law, Edward & Shelly Fine of Crow Mt. Charles and Patricia Fine of Dardanelle, Andrew & Glenda Fine of Lawson, MO; three daughters and 1 son-in-law, Ulva Eldridge of Richmond, MO, Mary & Roland Loch of Pickering, MO, Joy Blocker of Cache, OK; one brother and three sisters-in-law, John Eva Fine of Hopkins, MO, Ardith Fine of Hopkins, MO, Youvaun Fine of Bedford, I A; nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren, many nephews nieces.
The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date. Cremation arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 31, 2004)
Dimple Corene Fink, 14, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Fink, died February 13, at a hospital in Durant, Oklahoma, after a very short illness.
Dimple Corene is survived by her parents and brother, Lon Robert, all of Atoka, Oklahoma. Mrs. Fink was formerly Miss Lessie Kennedy, and both were of Havana. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 1940)
Mrs. Edith Fink, age 89, of Havana, AR died Thursday, July 16, 1998 at Sparks Hospital in Fort Smith, AR. She was born in Belleville, AR September 2, 1909, daughter of the late Thomas Riley and Lucinda Rogers Payne. She was a mother and homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Evert Fink and two brothers, Fred Payne and Drewey Payne.
Survivors are one son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Kathy Fink of Havana and one granddaughter, Jamie Fink of Havana.
Service was Sunday, July 19, 1998 at 2:00 p. m. at the Belleville Methodist Church with Garland Lipe officiating. Burial was in the Payne Cemetery in Belleville. Pallbearers were Johnny Foster, David Laster, Larry White, Emery Vess, Paul Adair and Lynn Crabill. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 22, 1998)
DARDANELLE - Mrs. Elsie Esther Fink, age 77, of Dardanelle died Monday, October 27, 1986. She was a native of Fisher, daughter of the late Elmer and Elizabeth Johnson Furrow, and a member of Slaty Crossing Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Bill Fink; two sons, Robert Fink of Dardanelle and Billy Fink of Springdale; two daughters, Mrs. Lola Crawford of Dardanelle and Mrs. Mary Green of Traskwood; a brother, Jack Furrow of Danville; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Bryant of Danville and Mrs. Mary Hall of Downey, Calif.; 12 grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Thursday at Slaty Crossing Free Will Baptist Church by the Rev. Jimmy Chronister. Burial will be in Ringer Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 tonight at Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Eulean Mildred Fink was born in Yell County, Arkansas, on April 2, 1921, the daughter of Beuna Vista (Womack) and Levin David Johnson. She passed away in Red Oak, Texas, on January 19, 2015, at age 93. Eulean was a member of First Assembly of God in Lancaster.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Levi Fink, and survived by her brothers, Odell Johnson and wife, Frances, of Lincoln, California, Jake Johnson and wife Jeannine, of Holly Lake Ranch, Texas, and Joe Johnson and his wife, Robbie, of Ovilla, Texas.
Funeral services are 11:00 am, Saturday, January 24, 2015, at Jaynes Memorial Chapel with Rev. Sidney Brandon officiating. Burial will follow in Little Bethel Memorial Park in Duncanville. Visitation with the family is 6-8 pm, Friday. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,pub. Jan 22, 2015 - On Line @ http://www.jaynesmemorialchapel.com/)
( 1921 - 2015) Eulean Fink was born April 2, 1921, in Yell County, AR, and passed away in Red Oak, TX, January 19, 2015. She was a member of First Assembly of God in Lancaster.
Eulean is preceded in death by her husband, Levi, and survived by her brothers, Odell Johnson & wife, Frances, Jake Johnson and wife Jeannine, and Joe Johnson & wife Robbie.
Funeral services are 11:00 am, Saturday, January 24, 2015, at Jaynes Memorial Chapel, Duncanville, Texas. Visitation is 6-8 pm, Friday. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Dallas Morning News, Dallas, Texas, Obituary was published on Jan 22, 2015)
George Fink, age 85, of Dardanelle, AR died Saturday, March 2, 2002 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. He was born July 7, 1916 in Havana, AR to the late Benjamin Franklin and Julia May Hodges Fink. He was a retired professor from Texas A&M University in Kingsville and a retired C. P. T. Pilot Instructor for the Army Reserves. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Kingsville, TX, but attended the New Hope Baptist Church for the past 20 years. He was also a member of the Retired Teachers Association of Arkansas and Texas, Yell and Pope County Cattleman's Association, the Yell County Historical Society, the Civil Airpatrol in South Texas and Russellville and was a Mason for 50 years.
He is preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Calvin; two sisters, Henna Clark and Julia May Moore and one brother, Clarion Fink.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth Fink of Dardanelle, AR; three sons and daughters-in-law, George Jr. and Tricia Fink of Bandera, TX, Paul Russell Fink of Dardanelle and Bruce Neil and Lisa Fink of Dardanelle, AR; one son-in-law, Bill Calvin of Raymondville, TX; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Service was Tuesday at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Dardanelle, AR with Rev. Joe Yates officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery at Dardanelle with full military honors by Boyce Wood VFW Post 3141. Arrangements under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Brandon Calvin, Tracy, Mathew, Austin, Cannon and Mark Fink and Johnny W. Johnston. Honorary were, Everette Whitford, Glyndal Roberts, Doyle Richardson and Jimmy George. Memorials may be made to the New Hope Baptist Church Building Fund, c/o Glenda Carroll, Rt. 2 Box 820, Dardanelle, AR 72834. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 6, 2002)
Funeral services for Henry Hensley Fink, 82, of Chowchilla, Calif. were held May 5 in the Worden Funeral Chapel in Chowchilla.
Burial was in the Chowchilla District Cemetery. He was a native of Yell County and a retired farmer and ranch worker.
Survivors include his widow, Isabelle Ewing Fink, five sons, Orven and Earl, both of Chowchilla, Calvin of Sacramento, Charlie of Oregon and Wilmon of Texas; a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Monhollon of Sacramento; two brothers in Arkansas; a sister in New Mexico; 25 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,obituary source: Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 1965)
Marice Fink, age 83 of Danville, Slo Fork Community, died Saturday, January 27, 2007, at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was born May 9, 1923, in Stafford, AR.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Newt and Modenia Gray Fink, five brothers, nine sisters and a son-in-law, Warren Myers Jr.
Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Ruth Wald Fink; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Mark Fink, Larry and Melinda Fink of Russellville; four daughters and sons-in-law, Beverly and Jim Lobb of Missouri, Linda and Philip Faris of Alabama, Judy and Dennis Vosburg of Texas, Patti Myers of OK; 14 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held today, January 31, 2007, 2 p. m. Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Rev. Jared Higginbotham officiating. Interment will be in Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle with Military Honors by Boyce Woods, V. F. W. Post 3141. Pallbearers are Richie, Bradley, Jim, Jack, Brian and Philip. Honorary Pallbearers are Benny Boling, Junior Crawford, Dennis Vosbur and Doug Hensley. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 31, 2007)
Mr. Charley Fink, born August 27, 1874, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Phil Spivey, Havana, April 11.
Funeral services were held Sunday in the Assembly of God Church by Rev. E.A. Justus. He was married to Miss Nicie Tate December 18, 1900. To this union ten children were born of which eight survives. He was laid to rest in the Walker cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on April, 1942)
Paul Russell Fink, age 55 of Dardanelle, died Monday, November 8, 2005 at his home. He was born January 7, 1950 at Willington, KS.
He is preceded in death by his dad, George Benjamin Fink, Sr., and a sister, Betty Jean Calvin.
Survivors include a daughter, Suzanna Fink of Percell, OK mother, Elizabeth Grace Fink of Dardanelle two brothers, George B. Fink, Jr. of Bandera, TX, Bruce Fink of Dardanelle.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, November 10, 2005 at New Hope Baptist Church in Dardanelle. Internment was in New Hope Cemetery. Pallbearers were Austin Fink, Cannon Fink, Bruce Fink, George Fink, Jr., Glen-don Graham and Mike Jackson. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 16, 2005)
Ruth Nell Fink, age 80, of the Slo Fork Community died Monday, July 18, 2011 at her home. She was born October 10, 1930 at Chickalah to the late Lester and Lessie Cates Waid. She attended the First Free Will Baptist Church in Dardanelle.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her first husband of 60 years, Marice Fink; her second husband Earnest Wesley; two brothers, Lee and Raymond Waid; one sister, Madge Waid.
Survivors include her sons, Mark Fink, Larry & Melinda Fink all of Russellville; four daughters, Beverly & Jim Lobb of Missouri, Linda & Philip Faris of Louisiana, Judy & Dennis Vosburg of Texas, Patti Myers of Oklahoma; two brothers, Rex & Etheridge Waid of Missouri; ten grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was July 22, 2011 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with David Bishop officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 27, 2011)
One Killed, Four Hurt In Highway 10 Wreck Three cars were involved in an accident near Belleville last Saturday morning in which one man died and four persons were hurt. The three drivers were Hazel Wise of Belleville, Sanford Fink, 73, of near Havana and H. G. Lamar, about 50 of North Little Rock. Fink was dead upon arrival at the hospital in Danville and his wife was taken to a hospital in Russellville, where her condition was first listed as critical, but now as greatly improved.
Injured in the other car were H. G. Lamar and his two granddaughters, Beckie, 6, and Marlays, 8 of Fort Smith. They were treated at the hospital in Danville and later transferred to a Little Rock hospital. State Trooper Richard Powell, who investigated the accident said that a car driven by Hazel Wise sideswiped Fink's car in passing (both were travelling east on Highway 10 and that after Fink's car was hit he swerved into the path of the Lamar auto, striking it head-on. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, August 13, 1959)
Susan Elizabeth Fink, 86 of Dardanelle, died February 17, 2009 at River Valley Medical Center. She was born February 23, 1922 at Dardanelle to the late Christopher Columbus and Cleo Moore Grace.
She is preceded in death by her husband, George Fink, Sr. son, Paul Fink; daughter, Betty Calvin; six brothers, Tom, Ben, Jack, Glen, John, and Charlie Grace; sister, Mary Roggankamp.
Survivors include sons and a daughter-in-law, George Fink, Jr. and wife Tricia, Bruce Fink; sisters and brother-in-law, Inez James, Anna Richardson, Sarah Whitford and husband Everette; brothers and sisters-in-law, Frank Grace, Bill Grace and wife Mary Lee, Lloyd Grace and wife Pat; son-in-law, Bill Calvin; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services February 28, 2009 at New Hope Baptist Church, Dardanelle. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery. Pallbearers Brandon Calvin, Tracy, Austin, Mark, Cannon, and George Fink, Jr. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 25, 2009)
DARDANELLE - Susan Elizabeth Fink, 86, of Dardanelle died Tuesday, February 17, 2009, at River Valley Medical Center. She was born February 23, 1922, in Dardanelle to Christopher Columbus and Cleo Moore Grace. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and a former member of the DAR, Gum Springs Extension Homemakers Club and the Yell County Historical Society.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George Fink Sr.; a son, Paul Fink; a daughter, Betty Calvin; six brothers, Tom Grace, Ben Grace, Jack Grace, Glen Grace, John Grace and Charlie Grace; and a sister, Mary Roggankamp.
Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, George Fink Jr. and wife, Tricia, of Bandera, Texas, and Bruce Fink of New York; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Inez James of Houston, Texas, Anna Richardson of Terrell, Texas, and Sarah Whitford and husband, Everette, of Dardanelle; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Frank Grace of Dardanelle, Bill Grace and wife, Mary Lee, of Russellville, and Lloyd Grace and wife, Pat, of Van Buren; a son-in-law, Bill Calvin of Raymondville, Texas; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at New Hope Baptist Church. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home. Pallbearers include Brandon Calvin, Tracy Fink, Austin Fink, Mark Fink, Cannon Fink and George Fink Jr. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Hope Baptist Church, c/o Glinda Carroll, 14164 Harkey Valley Road, Dardanelle, AR 72834. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,The Courier Newspaper, Russellville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 20, 2009)
William I. Fink, 79 years old died in his home Saturday, July 16, 1949 at Havana.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Fannie Fink, one daughter, Mrs. R. I. Hollingsworth, both of Havana, four brothers, Macie, Paris, J. T., Booneville, H. H., California and Nath of Oklahoma; three sisters, Mrs. Wena Rogers of Oklahoma, Mrs. Becky Churchman of Nipoma, Calif. and Mrs. John Chambers of New Mexico, two granddaughters, two great grandsons. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 21, 1949)
Duard Finkenbinder, age 81, of Dardanelle, AR passed away Saturday, January 21 at his home.
Funeral service was Tuesday, January 24 at the First Free Will Baptist Church with Bros. Jared Higginbotham and Bobby Loyd officiating. Memorials may be made to Dardanelle First Free Will Baptist Church, State Hwy. 22, Dardanelle, AR 72834 or Caring and Sharing, PO Box 265, Dardanelle, AR 72834. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. See complete obit next issue. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 25, 2012)
Duard Finkenbinder, 81, of Dardanelle passed away Saturday, January 21st at home. He was the son of the late Morris and Virginia Tharp Finkenbinder of Turnersville, Texas. He was a 1940 graduate of Dardanelle High School. Mr. Finkenbinder was founder and President of Yelco Agency, Inc. of Dardanelle and served eleven years in the National Guard 39th Infantry Division, Company F. He was a member of the Dardanelle First Freewill Baptist Church, Charter Member of the Dardanelle Jaycees, Universal Housing, and the Russellville Board of Realtors. He was a past president of the Dardanelle Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis International. He had a life-long interest in antique auto restoration and was a charter member of the Mid-America Old Time Auto Association.
Survivors are his wife and business partner of 59 years, Sue Armour Finkenbinder; three daughters, Deborah Seay and husband David of Dardanelle, Donna Nevill and husband Terry of Hot Springs, and Cathy Hansell and husband Terry of Dardanelle. He is also survived by eight grandchildren; Amber Tuller of Seattle, WA, Jason Tuller of Chicago, IL, Garrett Hansell of Chicago, IL, Jacob Nevill of Little Rock, Blake Hansell of Dardanelle, Sarah Tuller of Fayetteville, and Dustin and Paul Nevill of Hot Springs; step grandchildren Dave Seay and Mary Seay Taylor and step great-grandchildren Tallulah and Clementine Taylor. Other survivors include six brothers and sisters; Nelda Walker of Dardanelle, Amy Emerson and Bonnie Gentry of Ft. Smith, Kenneth Finkenbinder of Texas, Keith and Mike Finkenbinder of Dardanelle, and many brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.
Brother Jared Higginbotham and Brother Bobby Loyd will conduct funeral services at the First Free Will Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m, Tuesday, January 24th. Pallbearers will be Mr. Finkenbinder's grandchildren. Memorials can be made to Dardanelle First Free Will Baptist Church, Hwy 22, Dardanelle, AR or Caring and Sharing, P.O. Box 265, Dardanelle, AR. Arrangements By Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,This Obituary was published 24 Jan 2012, On-Line at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com. )
Duard Finkenbinder, 81, of Dardanelle passed away Saturday, January 21 at home. He was the son of the late Morris and Virginia Tharp Finkenbinder of Turnersville, Texas.
Survivors are his wife and business partner of 59 years, Sue Armour Finkenbinder; three daughters, Deborah Seay and husband David of Dardanelle, Donna Nevill and husband Terry of Hot Springs, and Cathy Hansell and husband Terry of Dardanelle. He is also survived by eight grandchildren; Amber Tuller of Seattle, WA, Jason Tuller of Chicago, IL, Garrett Hansell of Chicago, IL, Jacob Nevill of Little Rock, Blake Hansell of Dardanelle, Sarah Tuller of Fayetteville, and Dustin and Paul Nevill of Hot Springs; step grandchildren Dave Seay and Mary Seay Taylor and step great-grandchildren Tallulah and Clementine Taylor. six brothers and sisters.
Funeral service was held Tuesday, January 24th at the First Free Will Baptist Church with Bros. Jared Higginbotham and Bobby Loyd officiating. Arrangements By Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 1, 2012)
DARDANELLE - Mrs. Virginia Finkenbinder, age 78, of Dardanelle died Saturday, December 6, 1986 at Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was a native of Turnersville, Texas, daughter of the late J. P. and Josephine Brenholtz Tharp, and a member of Turnersville Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include four sons, Duard, Keith and Mike Finkenbinder of Dardanelle, and Kenneth Finkenbinder of Dallas, Texas; three daughters, Nelda Walker and Amy Emerson of Fort Smith, and Bonnie Gentry of Charleston; 18 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral was today at Cornwell Chapel by the Rev. Harold Walker and the Rev. Tom McElmuiry. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. Active pallbearers were Mark Emerson, Jim Bartlett, Tom Bartlett, Chris Walker, Gary Tuller, Terry Hansell and Terry Nevill. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Mrs. Harrier Utley Finley, aged 84, widow of Scab Finley, died June 22, at a hospital in Shreveport, La. She was a native of Pope County and a Methodist. She had been a resident of Ola many years before moving to Shreveport 23 years ago.
She is survived by one son, Joe Finley; three daughters, Mrs. Ethel Yancey, Mrs. Ogden Nelms and Miss Zulema Finley all of Shreveport; a brother, Oze Utley of Russellville and 11 grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, June 30, 1960)
Mrs. John Finley, Steve, died at St. Mary's hospital, Russellville, Saturday and was buried in the Shead Cemetery at Steve, Sunday. Mrs.
Finley was 31 years old and is survived by her husband, father, James M. Blackwood, two brothers, and ten children. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 1941)
Mrs. Mabel Fish, 83, of Edmond, OK and a former resident of the Ranger community, died November 30, 1986 at the home of her son, Wesley Fish of Garland, TX.
She is survived by two other sons, James Fish of Houston, TX and Hugh Fish of Oklahoma City, OK; two daughters, Bernadine Hillebranth of Livonia, Mich, and Joy Mueller of Grinvalley, MO; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral and burial was in Paragould. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 1-7-1987)
Mrs. Mabel Fish, 83, of Edmond, OK and a former resident of the Ranger community, died November 30, 1986 at the home of her son, Wesley Fish of Garland, TX.
She is survived by two other sons, James Fish of Houston, TX and Hugh Fish of Oklahoma City, OK; two daughters, Bernadine Hillebranth of Livonia, Mich, and Joy Mueller of Grinvalley, MO; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral and burial was in Paragould. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 11/30/1986)
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, November 24, at 1:30 p. m. at the New Bethel Church for Pfc. Allen R. Fisher whose body was returned from the Paestum Cemetery in Mt. Soprano, Italy for re-burial. Rev. George Findley of Havana was in charge of the service. The Plainview and Danville American Legion Posts will conduct military services.
Pfc. Fisher was born June 5, 1917 near Plainview and attended the Plainview High School. He enlisted in the Army on October 7, 1940 and was killed on August 9, 1943. He was serving with the Third Division.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fisher of near Plainview, two brothers, Harold Clyde, of the U. S. Army and Paul of home; and two sisters, Mrs. Roy Eden, near Plainview and Jean of the home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, December 2, 1948)
Arvie Dee Fisher, age 82, of Russellville, died Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at his home. He was born in Pottsville to Thomas William and Lura Branscum Fisher. He was retired from Tyson Foods.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.
He is survived by his wife, Reba Fisher; two daughters and a son-in-law, Penelope Fisher of Russellville, and Lori and Chris Kamerling of Pottsville; one brother, James Ernie Fisher of Dardanelle; and four grandchildren, Tatiana Alvarez of Russellville, Chasity Kamerling, Carter Kamerling, and Jenna Kamerling of Pottsville.
The family will conduct a memorial service at a later date. Arrangements are by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 19, 2017)
Benjaman Rufus Fisher was born September 10, 1871 near Gilkey and died April 26, 1955 in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Edith Norman, in Wagoner, Okla. at the age of 83. He married Lettie May Wall, September 20, 1894, who passed away in 1948. Three sons and one daughter also preceded him in death.
Surviving him are three daughter, Mrs. Ruby Norman, Mrs. Edith Norman, both of Wagoner and Mrs. Francis Williams of Kingsburg, Calif.; 21 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 5, 1955)
Christene Ina Fisher, 87, of Clarksville died Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at Stella Manor in Russellville. She was born August 29, 1926, in Danville, daughter of the late Harvey and Leeottia Mize George, and a graduate of Danville High School. She and her late husband, Robert L. Fisher, purchased the Johnson County Graphic in 1971 prior to purchasing the Herald-Democrat which they merged with The Graphic in 1974. Her beloved column, "Chris' Corner," appeared in The Graphic for a number of years featuring tales of her travels around the world as well as goings-on close to home. She was known as an avid runner, having won her age division in the Johnson County Peach Festival 4-Mile Race on three occasions, member of First Baplist Church of Clarksville, the American Business Women's Association, and Arkansas Press Women's Association, and recipient of the Arkansas Press Association's Golden 50 Award, former member of the Johnson County Health Foundation Board and an officer on the Clarksville-Johnson County Regional Chamber of Commerce Board. Preceding her in death were two sisters, Murlene F. George and Earnestene L. George; two brothers, Tommy Lee George and Chestene H. George; one nephew, Carroll Ray George; and one stepson, Bobby Fisher.
Survivors include one sister, Margaret J. Wylie and husband. Ronald M. Wylie, of Clarksville; one brother, Harvey E. George and wife, Sue George, of Alma; one stepson, David Fisher and wife, Mary Fisher, of Danville; one stepdaughter-in-law, Nina Fisher of Russellville; step- grandchildren, Davy Fisher of Rogers, and Tamara Morris, Teresa Ausborn and Chris Fisher, all of North Dakota; nephews, Matt Wylie of Clarksville and Christopher George of Fort Smith; niece, Marcia Fletcher of Fort Smith; and numerous great-grandchildren, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Funeral was at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at the First Baptist Church in Clarksville with Rev. Howard Wheeler officiating. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to be made to the Robert and Christene Fisher Endowment at the Johnson County Community Foundation, 1010 West Main Street, Suite 1, Clarksville, AR 72830. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 16, 2014)
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