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Lila Marie Fredrick Foster joined her relatives in Heaven on Monday, September 2, 2013 at Mitchell Nursing Home in Danville, Arkansas. She was 93 years old, the daughter of Jonathan (Dick) Davis and Annie Rogers Davis of Waveland. She lived most of her life in the Waveland area. She married Oscar Fredrick on April 30 of 1938 and was married to him until his death in1985. She was later married to Oresta Foster. She was an accomplished self-taught seamstress who made all kinds of clothes, including the bridal and bridesmaids dresses for her granddaughter and suits for her husband and grandson. She loved to can and always grew a big garden. She was a retired Dairy Farmer, having won awards from Milk Producers Association. She was a member of Waveland Community Church, having been baptized at an early age. She was a member of the Danville Chapter of the Eastern Star where she had been a Worthy Matron.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands Oscar Fredrick & Oresta Foster; daughter Donna Fredrick and son James Dale Fredrick, granddaughter, Michelle Callaway; sisters Sally Lucas & Lillian Pearce. She is survivored by one daughter, Georgia Lewis & Husband Junior of Waveland, Grandson, Michael Lewis and wife Mary Jo of Conway, Great Grandsons Braylee and Tyler Callaway of Fort Smith and Dalton and Austin Lewis of Conway, great granddaughters Nicole and Abigail Lewis of Conway, Brother J.W. Davis and wife Jackie of Fort Smith, Sisters Laura Ethel McCourt of Danville, Evelyn Ryan of Blue Mountain, as well as a host of nieces and nephews and cousins.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, September 5, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Moore's Chapel Methodist Church with John McCourt officiating. Burial will be at Moore's Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the pavilion following the service. Pallbearers will be Michael Lewis, Dalton Lewis, Braylee Callaway, Tyler Callaway, J.B.Fleming and Steve Davis. Honorary Pallbearers will be the staff of Mitchell's Nursing Home and Dr. Philip Tippin. Memorial may be made to the Waveland Community Sunday School or Waveland Community Church at 25858 West State Highway 10 Havana, AR. 72842. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Online guest book and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sept 4, 2013)
Lonnie L. Foster, age 58, of Dardanelle, AR died Friday at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville. He was born May 23, 1943 in Dardanelle, AR, the son of the late Loy Ray & Helene Marpel Foster. He was a carpenter.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Foster and a sister, Freda Foster Kendrick.
Survivors include, two sons, Timmy of Dover and Shannon of Springdale; a daughter, Cheryl Benham of Pottsville; two brothers, Larry Foster and Billy Don Ford both of Dardanelle, AR; three sisters, Sally Lansdell, DeQueen, Verla Moyer, Mountainburg, LaWanda David, Oklahoma City, OK; step-father, Lloyd D. Cline of Dardanelle; three granddaughters; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends who loved him and will miss him.
Graveside service was May 20, 2002 at Ard Cemetery with Rev. Charles King officiating. Pallbearers were Jess George, Donnie Ford, Victor Dain, Rick Lumpkin, Don Duke and Dan Balloun. Honorary were Glen Masters, Billy Wayne Noblett, Charlie Barton, Jimmy Armstrong, Bruce McConnell, Robert Adams and Bill Pitts. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 22, 2002)
DARDANELLE - Loy Ray Foster, age 76, of Dardanelle died Saturday, August 9, 1986 at Yell County Hospital at Danville. He was a retired truck driver and son of the late John Franklin and Anna McConnell Foster.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Helen Marple Foster; four sons, Lonnie Foster, Robert Foster and Larry Foster of Dardanelle and Don Ford of Russellville; four daughters, Sally Landsdale of DeQueen, Verla Moyer of Mountainburg, Freda Kendrick of Van Buren and Wanda Davis of Oklahoma; a brother, Nick Foster of Dardanelle; two sisters, Jonnie George of Ola and Annie Bell Roberts of Brownsville, Texas; two grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren.
Graveside service will be at 2 p. m. Monday, August 11, at Ard Cemetery near Dardanelle by Carrol Sites, minister. Burial will be by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p. m. today at Cornwell Funeral Home at Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Margaret Foster, age 91, a resident of Charleston, AR formerly of Carter Cove, died Monday, August 30, 1999 at St. Edwards Mercy Medical Center at Fort Smith, AR. She was born on January 1, 1908 at Festus, MO to John and Mary Ellen (Short) Ackerson. She was a retired cook and a member of the Christian Church in Middletown, MO.
She was preceded in death by two husbands, Roy M. Foster and Michael T. Wright; one brother, John Ackerson and a sister, Dorothy Haller.
Survivors include one son, Dennis Michael Wright of Ozark, AR; one step-son, Irvin Foster of Fort Smith; two grandchildren, Heidi Wright and Jonathan Wright both of Ozark, AR.
Graveside funeral service will be 2 PM Wednesday, September 1, 1999 at the Carter Cove Cemetery at Plainview. Burial will be at the Carter Cove Cemetery at Plainview, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 1, 1999)
Marion Albert Foster, age 89 of Waldron died Friday, November 8, 2002, at Mercy Hospital in Waldron, Arkansas. He was born February 22, 1913, in Waushara County, Wisconsin (near Hancock) to the late Charles and Lola Robinson Foster. He was a farmer.
He was preceded in death by his infant twin sister, Marjorie; his son, Freeman Marion Foster; his wife, Waleta Jost Foster; and his brothers, Norris, Elvin, Charles, and Alan Foster.
Survivors include a son, Glen Walter Foster of Harvey, AR; a sister, Helen Stebnitz of North Dakota; sisters-in-law, Eva Foster and Bonnie Ebert of Wisconsin.
Memorial services were Monday, November 11, 2002 at the Gravelly Methodist Church with Rev. David Williams and Rev. Royce Savage officiating, Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 13, 2002)
Martha Josephine Mott Foster was born April 8, 1880, daughter of Mack and Lizy Mott. On October 29, 1896, she was united in marriage to George Foster. To this union were born seven children, one infant preceded her in death and in 1945 a son was killed while serving in World War II in Germany.
Besides her husband, she is survived by four sons, Virgil, of Santa Paul, Calif. Fred of Muldrow, Okla. Bill of Havana, and Everett of Danville, one daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Owens of Fort Smith, ten grandchildren, three great grandchildren and one brother, Will Mott of Havana. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 22, 1952)
Martin B. Foster, age 80, died Friday in the Yell County hospital. He was a native of Havana, a retired stock farmer, and a Methodist.
He is survived by three sons, Hoyt Foster of Danville, Oresta and M.B. Foster Jr. of Havana; four daughters, Mrs. Zelta Sturdy of Belleville, Mrs. Fay Tygart and Oda Turner of Havana, and Helen White of Fayetteville; 11 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were Sunday at the Havana Methodist Church with Rev. J.T. Holland and Rev. E.O. Tackett officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 1964)
Martin B. Foster, Jr., 94 of Havana passed away Friday, September 7, 2013 at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville. He was born March 3, 1919 in the Riley Community, Yell County, Arkansas to the late Martin B. and Emma Reola Quesenbury Foster. He was a cattle and poultry farmer. Mr. Foster was a member the Havana United Methodist Church, where he was a trustee, Sunday School Superintendant, and Sunday school teacher. He was a member of the Gideons International. He was also a member of the Moore's Chapel Cemetery committee for many years.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Mary Etta Brown Foster; his parents; three brothers, Hoyt Foster, Oresta Foster, infant Vestal Foster; four sisters, Zelta Sturdy, Faye Tygart, Ada Turner, and Helen White.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Harry and JoAnn Foster of Danville; a daughter and son-in-law, Fern and Charles Yandell of Havana; grandchildren and their spouses, Cheryl and Mike Brannon, Stephanie and Bryan Whitson, Stephen and Kelly Foster, Allison and Kenny Akin; ten great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild.
Funeral service was Monday, September 9, 2013, 10:00 a.m. at Havana United Methodist Church with Rev. Ed Seay officiating. Burial will be at Moore's Chapel Cemetery, Waveland. Pallbearers include Rocky Foster, Joe Hissom, Johnny Foster, Bill Stanley, John Foster, and Larry Turner. Honorary pallbearers are John Stanley and Don Smith. Memorial may be made to Gideon's Memorial Bible Program, P.O. Box 833, Danville, Arkansas 72833 or the Havana United Methodist Church building fund, 11158 Walnut Grove Road, Havana, Arkansas 72842. Arrangements are 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 Sept 11, 2013)
Mrs. Martin B. Foster, age 69, died at her home at Havana October 15, 1952 after a short illness. She was a member of the Havana Methodist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Martin B. Foster, three sons, Hoyt Foster, Danville, Oresta and M. B. Foster Jr. Havana, four daughters, Mrs. Zelta Sturdy, Booneville, Mrs. Faye Tygart and Mrs. Ada Turner, Havana, Mrs. Helen White, Fayetteville, her mother, Mrs. Lizzie Eisbeny, Vernon, Tex. a brother, B. C. Quesenburry, Havana, a half sister, Mrs. Millie Mott, Vernon, Tex. three half brother, Rosco Eisberry, Colin Eisberry, Fairfax, Okla. and Sam Eisberry, Perryville; and eight grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, October 16, 1952)
Mary Etta Brown Foster, age 87, of Havana, died Sunday, December 14, 2008 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. She was born August 12, 1921 in Chismville, AR to the late Jim Brown and Mamie Loughridge Brown Williams. She was a member of the Havana United Methodist Church where she loved to go to church and Sunday school. Etta was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, William A. Brown and her step-father, L. I. Williams.
Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Martin B. Foster, Jr. her children, Fern & Charles Yandell of Havana and Harry and JoAnn Foster of Danville; grandchildren, Cheryl and Mike Brannon of Danville, Stephanie and Bryan Whitson of Dardanelle, Allison and Kenny Akin of Havana, Stephen and Kelly Foster of Midway; eight great grandchildren, Tyler, Adam and Lindsey Brannon, Megan Pearce, Ryan and Haley Akin and Brandon and Rylie Grace Whitson. Etta also leaves sisters-in-law, Helen White of El Dorado, Helen Foster and Lila Foster of Danville, Elwanda Williams of Little Rock, and Jean Thompson of Oroville, CA along with many cousins, nephews and nieces.
Funeral service will be held today, December 17 at the Havana United Methodist Church with Rev. Joe Gramling and Rev. Phillip Sturdy officiating. Burial will be at Moores Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rocky Foster, Johnny Foster, Bill Stanley, John Sturdy, Larry Turner, Don Smith and John Foster, Jr. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 17, 2008)
FORT SMITH - Funeral for Dr. Miles Everett Foster Sr., age 79, of Fort Smith, who died Tuesday in a local hospital, was to be at 4 p. m. today in the First Presbyterian Church. (6-14-1966) Burial was to be in Forest Park Cemetery with arrangements by Fentress Mortuary.
He was a cofounder and senior surgeon of the Cooper Clinic here. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and a veteran of World War I.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Mary Lynn Foster; two sons, Miles Foster Jr. of Omaha, Neb. and Robert Foster of Silver Springs, Md.; a daughter, M r s. William L. Whitehead of Houston, Tex. and seven grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 6/14/1966)
Mr. Otis Foster, 47, died Saturday, June 23 at Danville of heart trouble.
He is survived by his wife, mother, two sisters and two brothers.
He was buried in the Ard cemetery with the Cornwell Funeral Home in charge. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 1941)
Odis "Hignight" Foster, 88, of Russellville, died Sunday, November 29, 2009, at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was born October 8, 1921, at Mason, Oklahoma to Benjamin and Zeffie Irene Wisdom Foster. He was a United States Army Veteran of World War ll and was a member of the D. A. V, was also retired from Tyson after 29 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters; three brothers; and a son, Fred Steven Foster.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Marie Leavell Foster of Russellville; two sons, Mike A. Foster of Russellville and John A. Foster of Dardanelle; two daughters, Janette Rogers of Russellville and Mary Foster of Hartman; a sister, Carol Marx of California; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Graveside service will be held at 2 p. m. on December 2, 2009, at Hudson Cemetery at Moreland with Mr. Joe Leavell officiating. Arrangements by Shinn Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 2, 2009)
Ray Emmons Foster, 79, of Havana died in Danville Friday, October 28. He was a Mason, a member of the Scottish Rite in Ft. Smith, a member of the Havana Methodist church, a veteran of WW I, a member of American Legion.
He is survived by his wife; Mrs. Grace Welch Foster of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Gladys Reams and Mrs. Winnie Rodden of Ft. Smith.
Services were held at the Havana Methodist Church Monday with burial in the Havana Cemetery. Graveside Masonic rites were held and burial was by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 1966)
DANVILLE - Roy Monroe Foster, age 79, of Plainview died Thursday, October 30, 1986 at Yell County Hospital. He was a retired farmer and a native of High Hill, Mo.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Margaret M. Foster; a son, Irvin Foster of Fort Smith; a stepson, Dennis Wright of Altus; a daughter, Beulah May of Pacific, Mo.; two brothers, Ernie Foster of Hemet, Calif. and Walter Foster of High Hill, Mo.; two sisters, Mary Patterson of Hemet, Calif. and Eileen Cooper of Wellsville, Mo.; 14 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Monday at New Florence, Mo. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Local arrangements are by Dixon Funeral Home. The family will receive friends until 10 p. m. today at Dixon Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Shannon Paul Foster, age 36, of Crossett, formerly of Danville passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2014. He was born July 8, 1977 in Danville, AR to Lonnie Loyd and Becky Lain Earls Foster. He loved to hunt, fish and do anything outdoors and also spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his father Lonnie Loyd Foster; brother Jason R. Jackson.
Survivors include his wife Niki Foster of Crossett; sons, Austin and Brice of Crossett; mother, Becky Raney and husband David of Opello; one uncle, Robert Dale Earls Jr. of Havana; grandparents Robert & Elaine Earls of Havana; two brothers, Timmy Young of Russellville, Brian Raney and wife Tosha of Conway and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, January 27, 2014 at the Havana Assembly of God Church with Rev. Eddy Morton and Rev. Bob Caldwell officiating. Burial will be in Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville. Visitation was held Sunday, 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the funeral home in Danville. Pallbearers will be Shawn Roddy, Heath Millard, Jeremy Rollans, Russell Gorman, Derek Jackson, Brian Raney. ARRANGEMENTS BY CORNWELL FUNERAL HOME, DANVILLE. ONLINE GUESTBOOK AND DONDOLENCES AT WWW.CORNWELLFUNERALHOMES.COM (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 29, 2014)
Mrs. Tommie Lou Foster, age 51, of Dardanelle, AR died Saturday, December 6, 1997. She was the former owner of Tommy's Cafe, and member of the Baptist faith. She was born May 16, 1946 in Dardanelle.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Treva Tilmon.
Survivors include husband, Larry Foster of Dardanelle; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Jennifer Foster of Dardanelle; her father, Billy Tilmon, Sr. of Dardanelle; a brother, Billy J. Tilmon, Jr. of Dardanelle; three sisters, Vickie Huddleston, Kathy Hopkins and Robyn Crow all of Dardanelle; two step-sons, Jimmy Ray and Ryan Foster both of Russellville; a granddaughter, Aaliyah Jordan Foster of Dardanelle; and three step-grandchildren.
Funeral service was December 8, 1997 at the First Baptist Church of Dardanelle. Interment was in the Brearley Cemetery at Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Larry Taylor, Larry Noblett, Leland Carter, Bill Pitts Montie Sims, Jim Harwood. Honorary: Mike McCanally, Mark Millsap, Chad Carter, Dana Merrill, Johnny Lane, Burl Judkins, Topm Aikin, Frank Grace. Service by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 10, 1997)
DANVILLE - Mrs. Verneil Swint Foster, age 69, of Havana died Sunday, July 6, 1986 at Mitchell Nursing Home. She was a native of the Sugar Grove community in Logan County, daughter of the late John and Sally Graham Swint.
Survivors include her husband, Oresta Foster; a son, Johnny Foster of Havana; a daughter, Mrs. Joyce Smith of Fort Smith; two brothers, Talmadge Swint of Wilmington, Calif. and John Swint of Booneville, and six grandchildren, Melody and David Smith of Fort Smith, Eddie Smith of Fort Hood, Texas, and John, Tony and James Foster of Havana.
Funeral will be at 10 a. m. Tuesday at Moore's Chapel Church at Waveland by the Rev. Wanda Ogden, the Rev. James Ragsdale and the Rev. Hulan Wiser. Burial will be in Moores Chapel Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Virgil Lendrax Foster, Sr., formerly of Yell County, died Monday, September 27, in the Methodist Nursing Home in Fort Smith. Mr. Foster was a native of Havana, son of the late George R. and Mattie Mott Foster, was a retired businessman and was a charter member of the Goodnews Assembly of God Church in Fort Smith.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Estell Buckman Foster, Fort Smith; one son, Len Foster of Kitchum, OK; one daughter, Mrs. Jean Williams of Fort Smith; one brother, Fred Foster of La vista, AR; and one sister, Mrs. Ora Raah, of Fort Smith; and two granddaughters.
Funeral services were Wednesday, September 29, in the Goodnews Assembly of God Church in Fort Smith with Rev. Lowell Snitker officiating. Interment was in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Fort Smith by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 6, 1982)
Waleta Mae Foster, age 84, of Harvey, Arkansas passed away Thursday, June 27, 2002 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born March 19, 1918 in Lincoln Township, Adams County, Wisconsin to Etta and Walter Jost. She was married to Marion Foster on August 14, 1943 and was a retired elementary school teacher.
She was preceded in death by her son, Freeman. Mrs. Foster is survived by her husband, Marion and one son, Glen of Harvey, Arkansas.
Memorial service for Mrs. Foster was held Monday, July 1, 2002, 10:00 a. m. at Gravelly United Methodist Church with Royce Savage and David Williams officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Gravelly United Methodist Church c/o Norma Rupe, HC69 Box 142, Gravelly, Arkansas 72838. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 3, 2002)
Wilma Sue Foster, age 93 of Dardanelle, AR died Friday, March 17, 2000 at the Dardanelle Hospital. She was born May 24, 1906 in Centerville, AR to the late Oscar and Ida Mae Stanley Dunn. She was a homemaker and a member of the Ard Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Nixon Foster; two brothers, Stanley Dunn and Walter Dunn and three sisters, Modean Stevenson, Evelyn Moore and Verna Keepers.
Survivors include, one brother, Eugene Dunn of Dardanelle, AR; one sister, Kate George of Dardanelle, AR; a special aunt to her chosen children Thomas Wade and Rose Stevenson, Beloit, WI, Richard and Dara Stevenson, Los Angeles, CA; David, Becky, Dakota, Cotey Stevenson, Beloit, WI, Margaret and Kevin Martin, Beloit, WI, Laura and Keith Rhamey, Beloit, WI, Jeffrey, Tracie, Karsen, Chandler and Austin Stevenson, Beloit, WI, Jason, Jack, Jacob Stevenson all of Beloit, WI.
Funeral service was held Monday, March 20th, 2000 at the Dardanelle Cornwell Funeral Chapel with Bro. Ray Edwards officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle, AR. The death of Wilma Foster is a great loss to this world but a great addition to Heaven. She blessed all the many lives she touched. She will be greatly missed by all her family and many friends. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 22, 2000)
Funeral for Mrs. Imogene Fountain, 46, of Tulsa, formerly of Russellville and Ola who died December 20 was held Friday at Russellville. She was a Baptist.
Survivors include her husband, Murle Fountain; a son, Leslie McGuire of Oklahoma; four brothers, Ed Lewis of Ola, Noble Lewis of Aly, Leslie Lewis of Oklahoma and Olen Lewis of California; two sisters, Mrs. Ada Bye of Tennessee and Mrs. Irma Howell of Little Rock; and three grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 28, 1967)
Edwin Jackson Fountaine, Sr. age 83, of Danville, AR passed away Saturday, February 1, 1997 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born January 20, 1914 son of the late Edward and Florence Moore Fountaine. He was the first born of three children, one Cornelius Ray preceded him in death. Edwin, or Ed as he was often called, was reared here in Danville and it was here that he took music. After trying several instruments for size, he took to the bass fiddle, and it became second nature to him. He moved to Kansas City, MO after serving as a captain in the U. S. Army, and it was there he became a well known jazz musician. He is in the Jazz Hall of Fame in Kansas City, MO. While in Kansas City, he met Ruthann George and they united in holy matrimony in 1955. To this union five children were born, also having a son, James David, preceded him in death. His wife, Ruthann also preceded his passing in 1994. The couple soon moved to Portland, OR where they made their home. Ed continued to play music, and also became a television and radio technician. He leaves to mourn his passing, four children Edwin J. Jr., Gary Alan and Timothy John Fountaine all of Portland, OR; Camilla Ann Fountaine of Seattle, WA; a sister, Hortense Williams; a nephew, Kern Story, both of Seattle; a cousin, Marie Bagby of Dardanelle; four grandchildren, Edwin J. Fountaine III, William Quincy Ross Fountaine, Colleen Elizabeth Fountaine and Gary Evan Fountaine all of Portland; and a host of relatives and friends.
Memorial service was held February 8, 1997 at the Trinity United Methodist Church with Rev. Casper Pinkney and Rev. Wade Shownes officiating. Burial was in Howell Cemetery in Danville. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 12, 1997)
DANVILLE - Alpha Fowler, age 77, of Danville, died Saturday, November 16, 1985, at the Mitchell Nursing Home in Danville. He was born in Mill Creek, Okla. January 11, 1908, and was the son of the late Ed and Lizzie Fowler. He was a retired farmer and a deacon of the Cleabeath Springs Missionary Baptist Church near Danville.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Erma Woodall Fowler of the home; one brother, Nathan Fowler of Danville and a number of nephews and nieces.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Monday at the Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Danville by Jesse Bice and Luther Riddle. Burial will be at the Cleabeath Springs Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1985)
Annie Laura Fowler, age 79, of Dardanelle passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015, at Mitchells Nursing Home. Annie was born January 17, 1936, in Catahoula, LA to the late Basil & Ollie Paul Scarborough. She was a member of the Rover Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by husband, James L. Fowler; brothers David Scarborough, Bruce Scarborough and Huey Scarborough; sisters Lucille Tolbert, Evelyn Ballew and Alton Marie Allen.
Survivors include her son & daughter-in-law, Jimmy & Janell Fowler of Rover; daughters-in- law, Barbara & Stanley Denton of Mt. George; Carolyn & Michael Jones of Mt. George; brothers, A.C. Scarborough of Abline, TX.; Randolph Scarborough of Ablilne, TX.; sisters, Mamie & Glen Corder of Ranger; five grandsons, one granddaughter, six great-grand- sons and five great-granddaughters; several nieces & nephews.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 am Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at Rover Baptist Church will Rev. Keith Shipley & Rev. Robert Harrison. Burial was at Mt. George Cemetery. Visitation was 6:00 to 8:00 pm Monday, December 7, at the funeral home. Pallbearers included Donnie Fowler, Jackie Fowler, Mitchell Jones, James Denton, Zackery Lee, Robert Fowler and Johnny Fowler. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 9, 2015)
Annie Laura Fowler, age 79, of Dardanelle passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015, at Mitchells Nursing Home. Annie was born January 17, 1936, in Catahoula, LA to the late Basil & Ollie Paul Scarborough. She was a member of the Rover Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by husband, James L. Fowler; brothers David Scarborough, Bruce Scarborough and Huey Scarborough; sisters Lucille Tolbert, Evelyn Ballew and Alton Marie Allen.
Survivors include her son & daughter-in-law, Jimmy & Janell Fowler of Rover; daughters-in- law, Barbara & Stanley Denton of Mt. George; Carolyn & Michael Jones of Mt. George; brothers, A.C. Scarborough of Abline, TX.; Randolph Scarborough of Ablilne, TX.; sisters, Mamie & Glen Corder of Ranger; five grandsons, one granddaughter, six great-grand- sons and five great-granddaughters; several nieces & nephews.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 am Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at Rover Baptist Church will Rev. Keith Shipley & Rev. Robert Harrison. Burial was at Mt. George Cemetery. Visitation was 6:00 to 8:00 pm Monday, December 7, at the funeral home. Pallbearers included Donnie Fowler, Jackie Fowler, Mitchell Jones, James Denton, Zackery Lee, Robert Fowler and Johnny Fowler. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 9, 2015)
Bernice Fowler, age 91, of Centerville, AR died Sunday, December 13, 1998 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born April 17, 1907, a daughter of the late John William and Mary Mays Terrill. She was a former nurses aide, was a member of the South New Hope Assembly of God and attended the Centerville Assembly of God Church.
She is survived by a son, Johnie Turnbow of Centerville; two grandchildren, Stephen Allen Turnbow of Russellville and Johnie Butler Turnbow, Jr. of Centerville; and six great-grandchildren, Barry Turnbow and Lindsey Turnbow both of Centerville, April Turnbow of Clarksville and Chelsey Simpson, Katlyn Turnbow and Kolyn Turnbow all of Russellville.
Funeral services were held at the Centerville Assembly of God Church with Rev. C. R. Young and Rev. Clellan Tilley officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery at Dardanelle, AR by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Pallbearers were John David Keeling, Leonard Keeling Jr. Anthony Keeling, Johnny Johnston, Troy Hollowoa and Roy Junior Tillman. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 16, 1998)
Brenda Carol Johnson Fowler, age 54, of Dardanelle died Tuesday, August 9, 2016, at her home. She was born May 29, 1962, to the late Edward C. Johnson and Joyce Elaine Henderson Johnson. She was retired from the State Fair, started showing cattle at an early age at the County Fairs and through the years became more involved with the youth statewide.
She was preceded in death by her parents; infant brother, Randy Edward Johnson; father and mother-in-law, Robert and Maxine Fowler and a brother-in-law, Wayne Fowler.
Survivors include her husband of 18 years, Tommy Fowler of Dardanelle; stepfather, Ernie Wickersham of Dardanelle; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and David Fisher of Danville; January Huntley of Belleville, Ann and Jim Bryant of Kingston and several nephews, nieces, cousins and her beloved pets, Annie and Bella and many youth that she has instructed through the years.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, August 12, 2016, at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Jerry Turner officiating. Burial will be in Rushing Cemetery in Dover. Visitation will be held Thursday, 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the chapel. Pallbearers will be Hunter Burnett, James R. McAlister, Brett Fowler, Shannon Young, Shane Young, Issac Talkington. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jasmine Matthews, Melvin Jackson Sr., Melvin Jackson Jr.. James D. McAlister, Doug George, Tracy Henderson, Larry McAlister, Tom Spitler. Arrangements are 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 Aug 10, 2016)
Brenda Kaye Vangilder Fowler, age 49 of Danville, AR died Saturday, June 10, 2000 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. She was born December 20, 1950 in Morrilton, AR. She was a mother, homemaker and security guard for Tyson Foods.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Joe and Cora Vangilder and Arlie and Myrtle Scoggins; two step-sons, Troy Lee Fowler, Jr. and Tracy Rae Fowler and a step-sister, Mildred Louise Ross.
She is survived by, her husband, Troy Lee Fowler; father and step-mother, Leon and Pauline Vangilder of Atkins, AR; her mother, Loraine Scoggins Reese of Russellville, AR; a son and daughter-in-law, Rodney and Stephanie Rickett of Atkins, AR; a daughter and son-in-law, Tracy and Charles Cheek of Atkins, AR; a stepdaughter, Trena Fowler of New Boston, TX; three brothers, Ronnie Vangilder of Sand Springs, Ok, Bobby Vangilder or Pace, FL and David McElroy of Fisk, MO; two sisters, Reta Evans of Yorktown, VA and Tammy Mills of Springdale, AR; a step-brother, Larry Moore of Dover, AR; two step-sisters, Linda Hale and Barbara Avery both of Dover, AR and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral service was June 13, 2000 at the Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Danville with Bro. Harold Walker officiating. Burial was at Chalybeate Springs Cemetery, Hwy. 80. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 14, 2000)
Delia Reese 'Fay' Fowler, age 89, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2001 in OKC. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at Gish-Hackney Funeral Home Chapel, Hobart, 1(800)- 295-3053. Burial will be at the Hobart Cemetery.
Fay was born Aug. 13, 1912 in Milburn, OK and attended school there. Her family moved to the Hobart area in 1927. She married Tony Fowler in 1935. They moved to Oklahoma City in 1949. He preceded her in death in 1990. She was a homemaker and a member of the women's auxiliary of the DAV and the Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Patricia 'Rose' McHenry, OKC, Toni Kay Hubbert, Youngsville, NM, and son-in-law, Jim Hubbert. Granddaughter Nikki McHenry, OR; grandson Arand Pierce, his wife Emily; great granddaughter, Sadie, of NYC; and many relatives and friends also survive her. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by Mary Fowler Leek, Published in the Daily Oklahoman Newspaper, 12/28/2001)
Diamond Danielle Fowler, age 4, of Briggsville, died Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at Rover, AR. She was born February 5, 2006, in Little Rock. She attended the four-year-old pre-school class at Two Rivers School District.
She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Ron Fowler.
Survivors include her father, Danny Lynn Fowler; mother, Stephanie Garland of Ohio; grandmother, Mary Fowler of Briggsville; sisters, Emerald and Sapphire Fowler; a brother, John Fowler; uncles and aunts, David and Becky Fowler of Plainview, Ray and Rita Fowler of Dardanelle; cousins, Alex and Caden Fowler, Kim Bear and Dereck Fowler.
Funeral will be today, September 22, 2010 at Plainview Free Will Baptist Church at 2 p. m. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Pallbearers Dereck Fowler, Thomas Shelton, Clayton and Chance Hayden, Doug Nelms, and Justin Lancaster. Honorary pallbearers will be her classmates of the Two Rivers Pre-school four year old class. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 22, 2010)
Earl J Fowler, age 54, died May 24, 1955 at the State Sanatorium at Booneville. At the time of his death he was a resident of Oildale, Calif. But had lived in Yell County most of his life. He was a Mason and member of the Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dollie Fowler, six daughters, Mrs. Janell Harris. Mrs. Earlene Cotton and Wanda Jones of Oildale, Calif. Dorothy of St Louis, Mo. and Hazetta and Lynette of the home, three sons, Edward of Oildale, James Ray and Bobby of the home, one sister Lucy Fowler of Danville, and three brothers, Dolphus, Nathan and Alpha of Danville and six grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 2, 1955)
Edna Evalene Fowler, age 88 of Danville, passed away Monday, September 6, 2010 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. She was born August 18, 1922 in Blue Ball, AR to the late Grady and Vinnie Sipes Woodard. She was a homemaker and a member of the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Nathan Lee Fowler; parents; brother, Carl Woodard; sister, Lorene Tidwell; and three infant brothers.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Othalene and Wayne Inman of Belleville; sister, Florence Bernice Ward of Russellville; several nieces and nephews; church family and friends.
Funeral service was Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at Danville First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Kenny Vosburg officiating. Burial was in Earl Ladd Cemetery. Pallbearers: Darrell Westcott, Doyle Fowler, Sr., Tim Bell, Jim Gillespie, Earl Ulmer, and Gary Pickens. Honorary pallbearer: Dr. Phillip Tippin. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 15, 2010)
Edna Evalene Fowler, age 88, of Danville passed away Monday, September 6, 2010 at Chambers Hospital.
Funeral service will be 11 a. m. Wednesday, September 8th at Danville First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Kenny Vosburg officiating. Burial will be in Earl Ladd Cemetery. Arrangement by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. See complete obit next week. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 8, 2010)
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