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Roxie Lorene Reed Glosup, died March 26, 2000 in an automobile accident. She was born May 29, 1923 to the late Jim and Hattie Barrows) Reed. She was a member of Chickasaw Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bennie Glosup, her parents, two brothers, Roy and Odell Reed and two sisters, Ola Summitt and Idell Gallion.
She is survived by, one daughter, Judy Warrick; two sons, Micky Bunting and Wendell Glosup; two step daughters, Bennie Ruth Foster and Helen Christmas; five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; five brothers, Herbert, Rev. Jesse, Ruben, Carl and Billy Reed; one sister, Lena Wehunt and a host of relatives and friends.
Funeral service was held at Chickasaw Baptist Church, March 28, 2000 with Bro. George Waldrup officiating. Burial was in Scott Cemetery at Winchester, AR. Nephews served as pallbearers. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service of McGehee. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 12, 2000)
Billie Joe Glover, age 71, of Gravelly, AR, formerly of Benton, AR, died April 23, 2004 at St. Vincent's Infirmary in Little Rock, AR. He was born November 4, 1932 in Curtis, AR to the late Jewell Edgar Glover and Eather Fay French Hagen. He retired December 31, 1990 from Alcoa in Benton, AR as a sheet metal journeyman after 25 years of employment. He served in the United States Air Force and was in the Korean War. He was a member of the Congo Masonic Lodge and a member of the Nola Church of Christ. He was devoted to his family and an avid golfer.
He was preceded m death by two brothers, Wayne Eagar Glover and James Elton Glover and two brothers-in-law, R. W. Wetherington and Robert Hancock.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mamie Wagner Glover; a son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Krista Glover of Benton, AR; grandsons, Kacy and Christopher Glover both of Benton, AR; sisters, Margurite Wetherington of Bismarck, AR and LaVerne Hancock of DeQueen, AR; a brother, Jimmy "Butch" Glover of Little Rock, AR; sister-in-law, Jean Glover of Benton, AR; brothers and sisters-in-law, Roy and Robbie Fickle and J. B. and Mary Wagner of Gravelly and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral was April 26, 2004 at the Nola Church of Christ with Bro. Leonard Fuson officiating. Interment was in Parks Cemetery, Nola under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Parks Cemetery Fund, First State Bank, Plainview, AR 72857. Pallbearers were his nephews, Roger Wetherington, Tim Hancock, Kenny and Steven Glover, Bruce, John and Robert Wagner. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 28, 2004)
Mamie Wagner Glover, 76, of Gravelly, AR, formerly of Benton, AR, died Friday, June 24, at Benton, Arkansas. She was born March 7, 1935, in Nola, Arkansas to Lester and Ala Mae Jones Wagner. Mamie was a member of the 1952 Fourche Valley graduating class. She worked for American Airlines, Sears, Magic Mart/Sterling Stores before retiring from the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. She was a member of the Nola Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Billie Joe Glover, her parents, a sister and brother-in-law, Robbie and Roy Fickle, and her nephew, Mark Wagner.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Gregory and Krista Glover of Benton; a granddaughter, Kacy Platt and husband, Franklin, of Fort Worth, Texas; a grandson, Christopher Glover of Benton, AR; brother and sister-in-law, J.B. and Margaret Wagner of Gravelly; and many nieces and nephews. The family extends a special thank you to her niece, Katie Fickle, for helping take care of Aunt Mamie over the last several years.
Funeral services were Tuesday at the Nola Church of Christ with Brother Leonard Fuson officiating. Interment was at Parks Cemetery in Nola, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 29, 2011)
Rebecca Kaylin "Becca" Goates, 12, of Mabelvale died Friday in Mabelvale. She attended Fuller Middle School, was a member of Paws and Claws of the Pulaski County Humane Society. She was a member of the Youth Group at Ironton Baptist Church and Falling Water Church.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Cecil "Bob Haralson, Lester and Katherine Trew, Raymond Hudlow, Eugene Goates, Grady Kinslow, and Artie Kinslow.
Survivors include her mother and fianc, Melanie Welter and Belden Ward, Mabelvale; father, DeWayne Goates, Killeen, Texas; brothers, Scott Welter, Benton, Kyle and James Ward, Greenbrier, Lester Lee and Robert Dalton Standridge, and baby Smith, all of Little Rock; sisters, Brigette Welter, Conway, McKenzie Ward, Greenbrier; grandparents, Ramona and Jerry Trew, Little Rock, Tommy and Joyce Goates, Dover, Lin and Bob McCool, Danville; great-grandparents, Georgia Haralson, Atkins, Faye Rollins, Chattanooga, TN, Sylvia Goates, Dover; aunts and uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Funeral was Monday at Union Grove Free Will Baptist Church east of Atkins, with the Revs. Lester Chisum, Leonard Chisum, and David Bishop officiating. Pallbearers were Ron Smith, Ron Neely, Bruce Chronister, Steven Chronister, Ernie Standridge, Steve Sumners, and Donnie Davis. Honorary pallbearers are students and faculty of Fuller Middle School. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery by Lemley Funeral Service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to Pulaski County Humane Society, 14600 Col. Glenn Road, Little Rock, AR 72210. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 1, 2006)
Mrs. Jimmie Lou Emma Gober, 96, of Monticello, a native of Yell County, died Wednesday, September 25, at Drew Memorial Hospital. She was the widow of Wade H. Gober Sr.
Survivors include four sons, Wade Gober Jr. of West Monroe, La., Curtis Gober of Dermott, Hershel Gober of Washington, D.C., and Bill Gober of El Dorado; two daughters, Helen Castleman of Newman, Calif., and Peggy Savage of Monticello; a brother, Dick Price of McGehee; a sister, Ada Rizza of Monticello; 19 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral was 1 pm. Saturday, September 28, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home at Monticello. Burial was in Union Ridge Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Post-Dispatch Newspaper, Dardanelle, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 2, 1996)
Mrs. Ora Godbey, age 94, of Atkins, AR, died Saturday, November 29, 1997 at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville, AR. She was born in Pope County, daughter of die late John H. and Lettie Ashley Gamble. She was a retired Dorm Mother at Arkansas Tech. She was a member of Atkins 1st Baptist Church and Atkins American Legion Auxiliary.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wyle Godbey, Sr. son, Wyle Godbey, Jr. and a grandson, Phil Woodson.
Survivors are three daughters, Marilyn Woodson of Belleville, AR, Dorothy Wiley of Atkins and Joyce Moore of Hot Springs; a stepdaughter, Wanda Cariker of Bald Knob; six grandsons Jim Wiley of Springfield, MO, Andy Wiley of Alma, Kim Woodson of Belleville, Eddie Bradford of Hot Springs, Drew Godbey of Wichita, KS, Dibbrell Godbey of Russellville; one granddaughter, Kathy Payton of Wichita, KS; 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was December 2, 1997 at the Atkins First Baptist Church with Revs. Larry Thomas, Johnny Hagan and Robbie Jackson officiating. Burial followed in the Atkins City Cemetery. Grandsons served as pallbearers. Memorials may be made to the Atkins First Baptist Church Building Fund or Atkins Emergency Response Team. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 3, 1997)
Mr. W. N. Godbey, formerly in business at Ola with his son, Buck, passed away and was buried at Atkins, April 15. Mr. Godbey had been a member of the School Board, the City Council and Democratic County Committee.
He is survived by his wife, three sons, Riley, Buck, and W. N. Godbey Jr., and two daughters, Mrs. Leona Jordan and Miss Lydia Godbey, all of Atkins, a brother, M. B. Godbey, Los Angeles, Calif., and a sister, Mrs. Rece Cook, Little Rock. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 1940)
Emma Robertson Goddard, age 86, of Russellville, died Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Legacy Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born December 22, 1926 in Pope County to Jess and Maudie Jane Grigsby Robertson. She was of the Assembly of God faith. She was known for her love of God, and will be remembered for her wonderful pies.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Goddard; her parents; two grandchildren; and five siblings.
Survivors include a daughter, Shirley Goddard Brock of Dover; a son, James Lee Dickens of Russellville; a sister-in-law, Martha Robertson of Russellville; three grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
The funeral service was Friday at Calvary Temple Assembly of God with the Rev. Devoe Campbell and the Rev. J.W. McEntyre officiating. Burial was in Rest Haven Memorial Park under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. The online obiruary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 20, 2013)
Emma Robertson Goddard, age 86, of Russellville, died Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Legacy Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born December 22, 1926 in Pope County to Jess and Maudie Jane Grigsby Robertson. She was of the Assembly of God faith. She was known for her love of God, and will be remembered for her wonderful pies.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Goddard; her parents; two grandchildren; and five siblings.
Survivors include a daughter, Shirley Goddard Brock of Dover; a son, James Lee Dickens of Russellville; a sister-in-law, Martha Robertson of Russellville; three grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
The funeral service was Friday at Calvary Temple Assembly of God with the Rev. Devoe Campbell and the Rev. J.W. McEntyre officiating. Burial was in Rest Haven Memorial Park under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. The online obiruary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 20, 2013)
In loving memory of Audrey Elizabeth (Stone) Godfrey, daughter of the late Arthur and Muriel Stone. She was born July 19, 1927 in Grimsby, England, died April 13, 2013 at her home in Havana, Arkansas, following a short illness.
Funeral service held April 17, 2013, 10:00 a.m. at Belleville Amish Mennonite Church, Belleville, Arkansas. Burial at Mountain Springs Cemetery. Chickalah Mountain. The church ministry officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com See complete obit next issue (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 17, 2013)
In loving memory of Audrey Elizabeth (Stone) Godfrey, daughter of the late Arthur and Muriel Stone. She was born July 19, 1927 in Grimsby, England, and died April 13, 2013 at her home in Havana, Arkansas, following a short illness. She leaves to mourn her departure, a daughter Mrs. Margaret Alison Lindsey (husband Brian), 2 grandsons Stephen Joseph and Matthew David, and 1 granddaughter Mary Alison, all of the home. One grandson Kyle James of California, 3 grandchildren Kathleen, Malcolm, and Tammy of Tennessee. Preceding her in death, husband Charles Godfrey, 1 daughter, Jean Ann and two sons, David Michael and Malcolm Douglas and one sister Joyce.
Funeral service was April 17, 2013, at Belleville Amish Mennonite Church, Belleville, Arkansas. Burial at Mountain Springs Cemetery, Chickalah Mountain. The family wishes to express sincere thanks for prayers, support and food offered in their behalf. 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 Apr 24, 2013)
In loving memory of Audrey Elizabeth (Stone) Godfrey, daughter of the late Arthur and Muriel Stone. She was born July 19, 1927 in Grimsby, England, died April 13, 2013 at her home in Havana, Arkansas, following a short illness.
Funeral service held April 17, 2013, 10:00 a.m. at Belleville Amish Mennonite Church, Belleville, Arkansas. Burial at Mountain Springs Cemetery. Chickalah Mountain. The church ministry officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com See complete obit next issue (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 17, 2013)
In loving memory of Audrey Elizabeth (Stone) Godfrey, daughter of the late Arthur and Muriel Stone. She was born July 19, 1927 in Grimsby, England, and died April 13, 2013 at her home in Havana, Arkansas, following a short illness. She leaves to mourn her departure, a daughter Mrs. Margaret Alison Lindsey (husband Brian), 2 grandsons Stephen Joseph and Matthew David, and 1 granddaughter Mary Alison, all of the home. One grandson Kyle James of California, 3 grandchildren Kathleen, Malcolm, and Tammy of Tennessee. Preceding her in death, husband Charles Godfrey, 1 daughter, Jean Ann and two sons, David Michael and Malcolm Douglas and one sister Joyce.
Funeral service was April 17, 2013, at Belleville Amish Mennonite Church, Belleville, Arkansas. Burial at Mountain Springs Cemetery, Chickalah Mountain. The family wishes to express sincere thanks for prayers, support and food offered in their behalf. 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 Apr 24, 2013)
Baby Dies In Vehicle Accident - Kelvin Godinez, five months old, was killed in a head-on collision on Suday evening on Highway 27 south of Dardanelle.
The fatality occurred at about 6:00 p. m. when a 2000 Chevy Lumina, driven by Elpido Godinez, 19, of Havana, going south on Highway 27, collided with a 1999 Chevy Tahoe driven by Darrell Roberts, 21 of Dardanelle. The Godinez vehicle carried another passenger, Aneli Marquillo, 19, of Havana, and the Roberts vehicle carried two, Alicia Malone, age unknown, and Keaton Roberts, 17 months. Godinez and Marquillo were both taken to UAMS, Little Rock, with serious injuries. The Roberts child was taken to Arkansas Childrens Hospital, while Roberts and Malone were initially transported to Chambers Memorial Hospital, and later taken to UAMS. According to Investigating Officer, Arkansas State Trooper Roby Rhoads, the Roberts vehicle crossed over the center line striking the Godinez vehicle head on. Also working the accident were members of the Dardanelle Rescue, Dardanelle Rural Fire Department, Dardanelle Police Department, and Yell County EMS. Several Deputies from the Yell County Sheriff s Department were on scene to assist with the rescue efforts. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 24, 2009)
Charley Goff, aged 75, of Waveland died at his home Monday, August 24. He was a member of the Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Pansy; one brother, Odell Goff of San Bernardino, Calif.; and two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Stevens of Cape Girardeau, Mo. and Mrs. Essie Davidson of Heber Springs.
Funeral services were held Friday at the Leslie Methodist Church by Fern Cook of Magazine and J.D. Seymore. Burial was in the Leslie Cemetery [Leslie, Searcy County, Arkansas]. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sep 1964)
David Allen Goff, age 57, of Casa died Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at the VA Hospital. He was born February 14, 1954 at El Paso, Texas to Otis Allen and Lawanda Marie Wheisnant Goff.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three daughters, Rhonda Goff, Karen Aubrey, Sherry Fuqua; one brother-in- law, Tom Spalding.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Mary Jane Goff of Casa; one daughter, Mary Jones and husband Dennis of Conway; one son, Samuel Aubrey of Casa; step mother, Roberta Goff of Harkey's Valley; four sisters, Lynda Spalding of Pottsville, Lenora Hudson of Russellville, Christine Collins and husband Richard of Hartman, Ellen Wester and husband Ken of Dardanelle; two brothers, Rickey Goff and wife Maggie, Mark Goff and wife Mary all of Texas; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
Graveside service was, August 5, 2011 at Fitch Cemetery in Casa. Arrangements By Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 10, 2011)
DARDANELLE - Mrs. Lawanda M. Goff, age 52, of Dardanelle died Monday, December 9, 1985. She was a native of Branch, and daughter of the late Kenneth and Marie Flock Whisenant.
Survivors include her husband, Otis A. Goff; three sons, David Goff of Fort Campbell, Ky. and Ricky and Mark Goff of Friona, Texas; two daughters, Lenora Sue Hudson of Russellville and Christine M. Collins of Dardanelle; two brothers, Wayne Whisenant of Delaware and Monroe Whisenant of Paris, and 13 grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Thursday at Cornwell Chapel. Burial will be in Harkey's Valley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1985)
Mrs. Lawanda M. Goff, 52, of Dardanelle died Monday. She was a native of Branch, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Marie Flock Whisenant.
Survivors include her husband, Otis A. Goff ; three sons, David Goff of Fort Campbell, Ky., Ricky Goff and Mark Goff of Freona, Texas; two daughters, Lenora Sue Hudson of Russellville and Christine M. Collins of Dardanelle; two brothers, Wayne Whisenant of Delaware and Monroe Whisenant of Paris, and 13 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m Thrusday, at Cornwell Chapel. Interment will be in Harkey Valley Cemetery. Services are in care of Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Post-Dispatch Newspaper, Dardanelle, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 11, 1985)
Rev. Otis Allen Goff, age 78 of Dardanelle died Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was born August 6, 1931 at Centerville to the late Sanford Glen and Anna Mae Jones Goff.
He is preceded in death by parents; first wife, LaWanda Marie Goff; a daughter, Robin Mashelle Goff; a son, Frankie Dean Parks; three granddaughters, Karen Jane Aubrey, Rhonda Goff, Sherry Aubrey; two brothers, L. G. Goff and Douglas Benge.
Survivors include his wife, Roberta Goff of Harkey's Valley; his mother, Christine Goff Miller of Fort Smith; seven children and spouses David and Mary Jane Goff of Casa, Lynda and Tom Spalding of Pottsville, Lenora Hudson of Russellville, Rickey and Maggie Goff, Mark and Mary Goff all of TX, Christine and Richard Collins of Dardanelle, Ellen and Ken Wester of Dardanelle; two sisters; three brothers; and several others.
Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 23, 2009)
"Bill" Billy Ray Goines, age 54, of Ola, formerly of Fort Smith, passed away February 9, 2012 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. He was born September 17, 1957 San Pedro, CA to Fred D. & Myrtle Elois Solley Goines.
He was preceded in death by his son, Justin Goines.
Survivors include son, Jeffrey Goines; parents, Fred & Lois Goines; granddaughter, Aaliyah Goines; sister, Linda Orf; nephew, Chris Orf; great nephew, Christian Orf all of Fort Smith; goddaughter, Amy Fryday of Alma.
Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 16, 2012 at Freedom Cemetery in Waldron with Bro Michael Ellis officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at the funeral home. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Pallbearers include Bobby Joe Solley, Joey Solley, Dale Ray Ball, Bud Emery, Cleo Limone and Chris Orf. Honorary pall- bearers include Terry Solley, Dalton Solley, Nathan Gibbs and Pledger Dale Ball. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 15, 2012)
Fred D. Goines, age 89, of Danville, formally of Fort Smith passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2015, at Mitchell's Nursing Home. He was born April 1, 1926, in Waldron, Arkansas to the late Veston & Ollie Slate Goines.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Solley Goines; parents; son, Bill Goines; grandson, Justin Goines.
Survivors include his daughter, Linda Orf of Danville; grandchildren, Jeffrey Goines of Greenwood; Chris Orf of Fort Smith; great-grandchildren, Aaliyah Goines of Oklahoma; Christian Orf of Wisconsin.
Graveside service will be 2:00 pm Thursday, October 1, 2015, at Freedom Cemetery in Waldron with Bro. Michael Ellis officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville Online guestbook and condolences at www.comwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sept 30, 2015)
Fred D. Goines, age 89, of Danville, formally of Fort Smith passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2015, at Mitchell's Nursing Home. He was born April 1, 1926, in Waldron, Arkansas to the late Veston & Ollie Slate Goines.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Solley Goines; parents; son, Bill Goines; grandson, Justin Goines.
Survivors include his daughter, Linda Orf of Danville; grandchildren, Jeffrey Goines of Greenwood; Chris Orf of Fort Smith; great-grandchildren, Aaliyah Goines of Oklahoma; Christian Orf of Wisconsin.
Graveside service will be 2:00 pm Thursday, October 1, 2015, at Freedom Cemetery in Waldron with Bro. Michael Ellis officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville Online guestbook and condolences at www.comwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sept 30, 2015)
Lois Goines, 84, of Fort Smith, died September 9, 2012 in Fort Smith. She was born August 15, 1929, in Scott County, AR to S.R. and Annie Bee Outlaw Solley. She was a housewife and of the Pentecostal faith.
She is survived by her husband Fred of the home; a daughter, Linda Orf, of Fort Smith; two brothers, Bob Solley, of Plainview, AR and Tony Solley, of Bluffton, AR; two sisters, Betty Young, of Mexico and Kate Metcalf, of Plainview, AR; two grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Graveside services will be Thursday, September 13, 2013 at Freedom Cemetery near Waldron, AR. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 12, 2012 from 5:00-7:00 PM at Edwards Funeral Home. Services are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Online tributes may be made at www.edwardsfuneraIhome.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sep 12, 2012)
Lois Goines, 83, of Fort Smith, died September 9, 2012 in Fort Smith. She was born August 15, 1929, in Scott County, AR to S.R. and Annie Bee Outlaw Solley. She was a housewife and of the Pentecostal faith.
She is survived by her husband, Fred, of the home; a daughter, Linda Orf, of Fort Smith; two brothers, Bob Solley, of Plainview, AR and Tony Solley, of Bluffton, AR; two sisters, Betty Young, of Mexico and Kate Metcalf, of Plainview, AR; two grandsons, Chris Orf and Jeffrey Goines and one great grandchild.
She is preceded in death by a son, Bill Goines and a grandson, Justin Goines.
Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, September 13, 2013 at Freedom Cemetery near Waldron, AR. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 12, 2012 from 5:00-7:00 PM at Edwards Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Chris Orf, Bud Emery, Jim Hix, Dale Ball, Pledger Dale Ball and Terry Solley. Services are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Online tributes may be made at www.edwardsfuneralhome.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Her obituary was published 12 Sep 2012, On-Line at www.edwardsfuneralhome.com. )
Charley Goins, 82, died early Friday in a Muskogee hospital. Born September 16, 1886, in Arkansas, Goins had lived in Checotah 46 years.
Funeral services were held at the Smith Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday with Rev. John Moreland officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery under direction at the Smith Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Daisy of the home; four sons, Charley and John, both of Checotah, Edgar of Bakersfield, California and Woodrow of Eakley; three daughters, Mrs. Angeline Blevins of Glendale, Arizona, Bobby and Mrs. Barbara Hills, both of Bakersfield; five step- daughters, Mrs. Ruby Freeman of Bakersfield, Mrs. Margie Crowell of Techachapi, California, Mrs. Mattie Creekbaum of Cbecotah, Mrs. Rvene Spangler of Richmond. California, Mrs. Ear line Merker of Chicago, Illinois; a stepson, Joe Wills of Techachapi; a sister, Mrs. Maude Mills of Checotah, a brother, John of Fort Smith, Arkansas; 25 grandchildren; 17 great- grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,McIntosh County Democrat Newspaper, Checotah, Oklahoma, Obituary was published on September 18, 1969)
Mr. Michael L. Goins, of Little Rock, Arkansas; formerly of Hackett, Arkansas, died Friday afternoon, 02/27/1970 in a Little Rock hospital. Michael was 27 years old. He was the co-owner of Southern Fire and Buglar Alarm Company of Little Rock, Arkansas; a NAVY veteran of the Vietnam Conflict; and of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his wife: Linda Goins; 2 sons: Bruce and Kenneth Goins of the home; his parents: Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Goins; 2 brothers: Robert and Carol Goins; 2 sisters: Neita Curry and Gloria Goins; his paternal grandmother: Mrs. M.H. Goins; his maternal grandmother: Mrs. Mildren Scofield; other relatives; and many friends. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Times Record Newspaper, Fort Smith, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 5, 1970)
Neal William Goins, age 81 of Dardanelle, died Saturday, March 21, 2009 at his home. He was born March 31, 1927 at Dickenson, ND to the late Neal Boring and Evelyn Hall Goins. He was a WWII Army Veteran, Boy Scouts of America (Silver Beaver Award) for 43 years, and started Boy Scouts of America Troop #221 in Dardanelle.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Barbara Goins of Dardanelle; two children, Gail Goins and Ernest Goins of Dardanelle; brother, Hubert Goins of Berryville; sister, Mary Ann Weldon of Owasso, OK; grandson, Andrew Neal Goins of Montclair, NJ; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation is Thursday, 6-8 p. m. Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 27, 2009, 2:00 p. m. at the First United Methodist Church in Dardanelle with Rev. Roger Glover officiating. Burial will be Saturday, March 28, 2009, 2:00 p. m. in Glenwood Cemetery in Green Forest. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 25, 2009)
GOINS, Patrina "Pat" Kelley, 86 passed away March 5th in Oklahoma City. She was born of Irish descent on St. Patrick's Day March 17, 1918 in Chickasha, Oklahoma to Bob and Dell Kelley. She graduated from U.S.A.O. in Chickasha and also received a degree from O.U. She was an educator at the college level.
She married William Roscoe Goins who preceded her in death in 1986. She was a longtime member of the Baptist Temple where she enjoyed singing in the choir. She was preceded in death by her husband, daughter, Emily Ann Goins and a son William Jerome Goins.
She is survived by her cousins, Kaye Hicks and husband Jim of Edmond, OK, and January Hinesley & husband, Dick, of Tecumseh, Oklahoma as well as other cousins, family and a multitude of friends.
Services will be held Thursday, March 10th at 2:00 P.M. at the Hahn-Cook Chapel with interment to follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,The Oklahoman Newspaper, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Obituary was published on March 8, 2005)
August 4, 1928 - February 12, 2012 Raymond Eugene "Gene" Goins, 83, of Fort Smith, died February 12, 2012 in Fort Smith. He was born August 4th, 1928 the youngest of nine children along with twin sister Alyene, in Hackett, AR to Marshall and Amy Nita Fowler Goins. He was the Founder of Goins Statewide Furniture, Inc which fulfilled his love of the furniture business, and his dream of owning and successfully operating his own store for thirty-eight years, and he was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fort Smith. "Gene loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. For many years a quail hunt on Thanksgiving morning was a family tradition." In later years he really enjoyed annual fishing trips with his sons to the remote mountain lakes of Western Mexico and the rivers of the Amazon Basin in Brazil." He was one of those rare people who was truly happy in life, but above all else, Gene loved his family and cherished the occasions when they were together.
He is survived by his wife Jo Ann of the Home; one daughter, Ruth A. Brewer and husband Hugh Rice Brewer, Sr. of Fort Smith; two sons, Randall W. and Janie Wenderoth Goins of Fort Smith and Richard A. and wife Dana Goins of Fort Smith; one sister, Alyene Gasaway of Prescott, AZ; and eight grandchildren, R. Trenton Goins and wife Megan of Fort Smith, Aimee Goins Miskov and husband Jonathan M. Miskov and their daughter Madison of St. Louis, MO., Ryan A. Goins of Dallas, TX., Taylor P. Goins of Kansas City, MO., Robert E. Goins of Fayetteville, AR., Emily C. Goins of Fayetteville, AR., Leigh Allison Stidham and husband Tim of Fayetteville, AR., and Hugh Rice Brewer, Jr., of Fayetteville, AR; and daughter in law, Catherine McCann Goins.
He was preceded in death by one son, Ronald E. Goins.
Memorial service will be Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 2:00 PM in the Edwards Funeral Chapel. Private burial will be in the Oak Cemetery all under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Randall W. Goins, Richard A. Goins, Randall T. Goins, Ryan A. Goins, Robert E. Goins, and Hugh Rice Brewer, Jr. Honorary Pallbearers will be employees of Goins Statewide Furniture. The family will greet friends at Edwards Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 5-7 PM. Memorials may be made to the Reynolds Cancer Support House 3324 South "M" Street Fort Smith, AR 72903 or Mercy Hospice 7301 Rogers Avenue Fort Smith, AR 72903 (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,His obituary was published 15 Feb 2012, On Line at dignitymemorial.com. )
Ronald Eugene Goins was born March 16, 1957, in Fort Smith and died Sunday, March 26, 2006. He graduated from Southside High School. He accomplished his undergraduate work at Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, where he graduated summa cum laude with a degree in business management in May 1979. In December 1981, he received juris doctorate from the University of Arkansas School of Law in Fayetteville. After joining the Oklahoma Bar Association he accepted a position with the firm of Holliman, Langholz, Runnels and Dorwart. In 1993 Ron and his partner Neal Tomlins founded Tomlins & Goins Law Firm in Tulsa. Ron was active in the scholastic and athletic lives of his children, attending and volunteering at their basketball and hockey games. While his children participated in high school speech and debate, he offered his time and insight and often judge rounds at tournaments. He actively sought out the best possible learning experiences and education for his children. Ron was a Civil War aficionado, and enjoyed reading about the history of the United States. He was an avid golfer, a passion he shared with his wife.
Ron is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Catherine, as well as a daughter, Emily, and a son, Robert, all of Broken Arrow, Okla. He is also survived by his parents, Gene and JoAnn Goins of Fort Smith; his mother-in-law, Eleanor McCann of Fort Smith; his sister, Ruth Brewer of Fort Smith; and two brothers, Randall and Richard, both of Fort Smith.
A memorial service is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 1, 2006, at the First Presbyterian Church in Tulsa. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, the Presbyterian Church of Tulsa, or the First Tee organizations of Tulsa or Fort Smith. Arrangements under the direction of Stanleys Funeral Service of Tulsa. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Southwest Times Record Newspaper, Fort Smith, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 31, 2006)
Shirley Anne Goins, 88 of Hackett, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2013 in Fort Smith. She was born August 25, 1925 in Escondido, CA to the late Eugene Adrian Bates and Mildred Ruth Warren Bates. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Hackett where she taught Sunday school and played the piano. She was retired from Gerber. She loved reading, traveling, humming birds, and her dogs.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband A.B. Goins, her son Michael Goins, her sister Jean Knapp, and her brother Walter Eugene Bates.
Graveside services will be 11:00 AM Thursday, October 17, 2013 at the Fort Smith National Cemetery. Arrangements and cremation is under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith.
She is survived by two daughters; Neita Banks of Hackett, and Gloria Tharp and her husband Barry of Hackett, two sons; Robert "Bob" Goins and his wife Donna of Hackett and Carl Goins and his wife Brenda of Fort Smith as well as many Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, and Great, Great Grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Obituary Transcription courtesy of Find A Grave Memorial# 118712663)
GOINS, William Jerome, 37, passed away April 18 at Quinton, OK. Services 10 a.m.
Tuesday, Bill Merritt Chapel, Bethany, with interment at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Jerry graduated from Northwest Classen in 1967, completed his BBA and MBA at Central State University. He was an accomplished pianist, studied voice with John Platt and sang with Northwest Classen Boy's Chorus. At CSU he was a member of both the Marketing and Management Clubs, Alpha Beta Alpha and B.S.U. His church membership was with Village Baptist where he participated with the singles group. Memorials may be made to either Village or Trinity Baptist Church.
He is survived by his mother, Patrina K. Goins and several cousins. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,The Daily Oklahoman Newspaper, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Obituary was published on April 21, 1987)
GOINS, W.R., 76, retired management analyst, TAFB [Tinker Air Force Base], 34 years government service, died March 25 in OKC.
Services will be at 11 A.M., Friday, Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper Chapel, interment Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Goins served in school administration at Mt. Washington, Blue, and Elmore City schools. He was a WWII veteran, and served as Chief of the Veterans Administration Guidance Center at both West Texas State and OCU. He was a member of NARFE, Village Baptist Church and a former longtime member of Trinity Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Patrina; a son, William Jerome; a nephew and 4 nieces. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Baptist Church. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,The Daily Oklahoman Newspaper, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Obituary was published on March 27, 1986, Page 34)
Clifton G. "Tip" Golden, age 87 of Ola, died Saturday, December 22, 2001, at St. Anthony's Hospital in Morrilton. He was born April 6, 1914, in Tampa, Florida to the late Robert R. and Mattie Crenshaw Golden. He was a retired ironworker in the construction industry. He was a member of the Ola First Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Golden and two sons, Freddie Golden and C. J. Golden.
Survivors include his son, Bobby L. Golden of Augusta, Georgia; a daughter, LaQuita McGrew of Ola, Arkansas; 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 26, 2001, at 10:00 a. m. at the Freewill Baptist Church in Ola with Rev. Denver Robinson officiating. Interment will be in Sandlin Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Visitation was Tuesday from 6 to 7 p. m. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 26, 2001)
Mrs. Mary Lou Goltry, age 75, of Danville died Saturday, September 2, 1989 at the AMI St. Marys Regional Medical Center in Russellville, She was a native of Rover, AR, daughter of the late Daniel Ralph and Mary Jane Harris, widow of the late Charles C. Goltry. She lives most of her adult life in Muskogee, OK having lived the last one and one-half years in Danville. She was a Christian and very active in her church until her confining illness. She was a retired medical secretary from the Muskogee Medical Center.
Survivors include one daughter, Marilyn Forlenza of Danville; one brother, Lathell Harris of Amarillo, TX; three sisters, Wave Chitwood of Little Rock, Maxine Countz of Ola and Virginia Ford of Rover; four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild and a host of nieces and. nephews.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Danville with Rev; Mike Morey officiating. Interment was in the Veterans Cemetery at Fort Gibson, OK. Arrangements arid services were by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 9-2-1989)
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