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Mrs. Bernice Hampton, age 69, of Russellville died Wednesday, March 5, 1986 at St. Marys Hospital. She was born September 15, 1916, daughter of the late Lonnie Pike and Ethel Gatlin Pike at Waveland. She was a retired employee of Sugar Creek Foods Company at Russellville, and a member of First Baptist Church in Booneville.
Survivors include her husband, Wayne Hampton, a sister, Edna Pike Dodd of Edmond, Okla. and a nephew, Jimmy Wayne Cotner of Clearwater, Fla.
Funeral was Friday, March 7 at Shinn Funeral Services Chapel. Shirley Craig officiated. Active pallbearers were Stanley Newton, Billy Newton, L. K. Brown, Jim Camarata, Joel Lee Kemp, Craig Wood, Bob Johnson and Tony Elskin. Interment in Rest Haven Memorial Park in Russellville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 3-12-1986)
Funeral service was held last week for Dana Furr Hampton, of Hot Springs, AR, age 25, at the First Assembly of God Church in Hot Springs. Born September 18, 1971, she died June 17, 1997.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Hester Furr.
Survivors include one son, Brian David (B.J.) Ballentine, Jr. one daughter, Kristeen King both of Hot Springs; her father, James Furr (Rassie) of Ola; five brothers, David Furr of Mountain Pine, Maxie Don Furr of Oregon, Randy Furr of Ola, Jimmy Smoke of Hot Springs and Rickey Smoke of Bismarck; six sisters, Nancy Via of Ola, Susan Alvey of London, Tommie Reed of Ferndale, Susie Hoffman of Bonnerdale, Carolyn Ellison and Joyce Hearn both of Hot Springs. Pallbearers were Zach Alvey, Michael Smoke, Matt Howard, Jonathan Smoke, Danny Cottrell, Brent Cottrell and Jim Cooper. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 25, 1997)
Debra Marie Fisher Hampton, age 55, of Dardanelle died Thursday, September 12, 2013 at her home. She was born January 31, 1958 at Vidor, Texas to James Ernie and the late Effie Mae Easter Fisher. She was a mother and a bank teller at Traders and Farmer Bank in Addison Alabama for over 20 years.
She was preceded in death by her mother.
Survivors include her father James Fisher of Dardanelle; one daughter Darlon Hampton of Alabama; one sister Carolyn Gooden and husband Harold of Dardanelle.
Graveside service was held Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at Pisgah Cemetery with Bro. Jeremy Bull officiating. Arrangements By Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sept 18, 2013)
Harold Hampton, 40 year old Delaware (Logan County) man was electrocuted at his home last week, when an antenna he was installing at his home came in contact with an electric wire. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 3, 1963)
Helen Pfeifer Hampton, 96, of Russellville, died Friday, September 30, 2016. She was born September 7, 1920, in Russellville to Steve and Frances Barborek Hlass. She was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church and was a dental assistant.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two husbands, Henry Pfeifer and Wayne Hampton; and four brothers, Bobby, Frank, Steve and John Hlass.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen and Marlene Pfeifer of Danville and Mickey and January Pfeifer of Naperville, Illinois; two brothers, Joe and Tom Hlass both of Russellville; a sister, Sybil Wesley of Russellville; three grandchildren, Whitney Adkins of Russellville, Jill Rye of Naperville and Emily Pfeifer of Naperville; and two great- grandchildren, Charlie and Henry Rye.
Graveside service was 2 p.m., Monday, October 3, 2016, in Oakland Cemetery, Russellville, by Shinn Funeral Service. Memorials: Arkansas Childrens Hospital Foundation. Online obituary/guestbook available at www.shinnfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 5, 2016)
Jewell Hampton, 90, of Ola, died Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at Dardanelle Nursing Center. The daughter of Roscoe and Venie Langford Grinder, she was born July 7, 1919 in Danville. She and her family moved to New Mexico where they had a logging business and farmed for many years. She completed cosmetology school and owned and operated her own beauty shop. She later became an instructor at the school. After returning to Arkansas she was employed with Yell County Senior Companion Program and retired as the coordinator. Jewell enjoyed crocheting and vegetable gardening.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elmer Hampton; daughter, Tessie Castleberry; son, Ronnie Hampton; sister, Lorene Potts; brother, Opal Grinder.
Survivors include daughter-in-law, Ila Fay Hampton of Ola; a daughter, Celeste Asbill of Fayetteville, NC; 9 grandchildren, Laura Hoffman, Lynn Hampton, Rex Castleberry, Kerry Castleberry, Greg Castleberry, Margaret Gray, Donna Williams, TJ Gray, Terry Gray; 19 great grandchildren; 7 nieces, Eunice Douthit, Ila Hampton, Ada Heath, Shelby Hite, Ruth Hampton, Glenda Dunn and Marline Bratzel; 2 nephews Johnny Grinder and Jimmy Grinder; a host of cousins, great nieces, nephews and many friends at the Dardanelle Nursing Center
Funeral was August 7, 2009 at Ola United Methodist Church. Rev. Floyd Ray officiated. Burial was at Carter Cove Cemetery at Plainview under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to Carter Cove Cemetery c/o Carol Carter 401 N Main Street, Ola, AR 72853 Internet obituary and on-line guest book are available at WWW.humphreyfuneral.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 19, 2009)
Booneville Editor Dies Of Heart Attack - Lester "Buddy" Hampton, 46, editor of the Booneville Democrat, died Sunday night at his home after suffering a heart attack. Mr. Hampton was a graduate of the College of the Ozarks and served as Logan County Clerk for six years, 1941-1947, before he became a partner with his father, Max Hampton, in the Booneville newspaper.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Hampton, a son, Carl and daughter, Gail, all of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Max Hampton* and two sisters Mrs. Charles Poole of El Dorado and Mrs. Val Zachariah of Booneville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 23, 1956)
Michael Ronnie Hampton, one-day-old son of Ronnie and Ila Fay Potts Hampton, died in Springerville Hospital, Springerville, Ariz., Wednesday December 16th.
Other survivors are a sister, Laura Jane Hampton of the home; paternal grandfather, Elmer Hampton of New Mexico; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Othie Hampton of Waldron; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Potts of Ola; and maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Roscoe Grinder of Ola.
Graveside services were Friday at the Ola Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 1964)
Ralph Hampton, Jr. went to be with the Lord October 1, 2009 at his home. He was born on November 9, 1927 in Piggott, Arkansas to Ruth and Ralph Hampton, Sr.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Robert Hampton and his first wife, Joan England Hampton.
He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Betty Sevic Waldron Hampton; two daughters, Joanna Windschitl of Waconia, MN and Angela Hampton of Valley, NE; two granddaughters, Brittany and Cortney Arnold of San Diego, CA; four grandsons, Dawson and Colton Houser of Valley, NE and Jonah and Justin Windcshitl of Waconia, MN; two great-granddaughters; two stepdaughters and their spouses; five stepsons and their spouses; seven step-grandchildren and their spouses; and a sister-in-law.
Graveside services were Monday at Durvin Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Arkansas Hospice 2405 Parkway, Suite 3, Russellville, AR 72801. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 7, 2009)
Robert Gene Hampton, age 73, of Dardanelle died Saturday, December 17 at the River Valley Medical Center in Dardanelle. He was born June 15, 1938 in Porum, Oklahoma to the late Delton and Tina Mason Hampton. He was an Army veteran and a retired farmer.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, L.D. Hampton and Woodrow Hampton and a sister, Anna Mae Hampton.
Survivors include his wife, Vernelle Hampton, son, Kevin Hampton of Knoxville, AR, brothers, R.W. Hampton of Oklahoma, Phillip Hampton of Dardanelle, sisters, Dorothy Davidson and Wanda Grable of California and Ina Faye Brewer and Freda Hampton of Dardanelle and three grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements by CornweII Funeral Home and River Valley Cremation of Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 21, 2011)
Vernelle J. Hampton, age 85, of Dardanelle died Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Johnson County Regional Medical Center. She was born October 5, 1931 at Slaty Crossing to the late John Oscar and Hettie Pearson Standridge.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert Gene Hampton and her brothers and sisters, Joe, Melvin, Audrey, Boyd, Loyd, Lueller, Doyn and Delmer.
Survivors include her son, Kevin Hampton and wife Carrie of Lamar and grandchildren, Adam Douglas Hampton and Tiffiney Millsaps; great grandchildren, Cash Amerson and Carter Millsaps; one sister Arlene Chapman Weaver.
Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online guest book and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,pub. Nov 25, 2016 On Line at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com)
Sharlie Gayle Hamrick, age 72, of Danville was born in Puducah, Texas on October 16, 1933 to Buster and Johnnie Mae Cobb. She began her Christian walk in her early teens and recently rededicated her life to the Lord. She was welcomed into her eternal home on October 1, 2006 by her father, Buster Cobb and her two brothers, J. D. and Jake Cobb. She was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She worked as a dietician for Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville for thirty years and did bookkeeping and taxes on the side. The two things she enjoyed the most were cooking and dancing. She was the dance instructor for the Dancing Wanna Bees. Their group performed at many state wide functions.
Left behind for a short season are her husband of forty-three years, Hanson Hamrick, Sr. a daughter and son-in-law, Sheryl Frances and Bo Hines of El Paso, AR; four sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Jodi Hamrick of Danville, Mark and Cecilia Hamrick of Dardanelle, Kent Hamrick of Sheridan, and Hanson, Jr. and Tori Hamrick of Conway; twelve grandchildren with two on the way; her mother, Johnnie Mae Cobb of Carlsbad, NM; two sisters and brother-in-law, Shirley and Jay Lewis of Carlsbad, NM and Violet Combs of Cuyhoga Falls, OH; numerous nieces and nephews; three sisters-in-law and their families. The family wishes to thank the many friends who hosted or contributed to the fund raisers held in her honor. We thank the city of Beebe and Crosspoint Ministries. We would also like to thank our home town family at Chambers Memorial Hospital and Mitchell's Nursing Home. There is just no place like home. Thank you for your prayers and acts of kindness.
Services will be today, October 4, at 2:00 p. m. at the Danville United Methodist Church with Rev. Bo Hines, Rev. Tom Sullinger, and Rev. Jim Whitlock officiating. Burial will be in Earl Ladd Cemetery. Pallbearers are Ken Batchelor, David Daman, Garry Peal, Kenny Loyd, Gerald Dunnam, and Chuck Courim. Honorary pallbearers are James Mitchell, Robert Mitchell, Jeff Phillips, and the Dancing Wanna Bees. Memorials may be made to Chambers Bank, PO Box 609, Danville, AR 72833. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 04, 2006)
Sheryl Frances "Fran" Hamrick of Beebe, Arkansas, was born July 9, 1951 and died October 6, 2007. She was born in Renton, Washington and graduated from Belleville High School in 1969.
She is preceded in death by her mother Sharlie Gayle Hamrick; and maternal grandparents Buster and Johnnie Cobb.
She is survived by her daughter Michelle D. Stane; granddaughter Megan and grandson Nick; her adopted son Jerry Hall and his wife Cherie; grandsons Jay and Ayden Hall; granddaughter Rita Hall; her Father, Hanson Hamrick Sr.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jerry and Jody Hamrick, Mark and Ceclia Hamrick, Kent Hamrick, Hanson Hamrick Jr. ; eight nephews, six nieces, and fifteen great nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held Tuesday, October 9, 2007, at Union Valley Baptist Church, Beebe, AR. Cremation to follow. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 10, 2007)
Sheryl Frances "Fran" Hamrick of Beebe, Arkansas, was born July 9, 1951 and died October 6, 2007. She was the daughter of Hansen and the late Sharlie Hamrick of Danville, AR.
Memorial service will be held at 10 a. m. Saturday, October 20th at Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 17, 2007)
Ethel C. Hance, age 94, of Danville, AR, formerly of Casa, AR, died Tuesday, January 20, 1998 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. She was a daughter of the late Clay and Delia Mingle Alexander and the widow of the late Usty Hance. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Other than her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Hazel Robinson and two grandsons, Billy and Randy Hance.
Survivors include three sons, W. C. and Luther Hance both of Casa and George Hance of Ola; four daughters, Bernice Scruggs of Casa, Betty Tanner and Wilma Via both of Ola, AR and Lola Smith of Plainview, AR; a brother, James Alexander of Pottsville, AR; three sisters, Raye Rowe of Shreveport, LA, Cleta Rowe of Lake Village; AR and Nina Dickerson of San Pablo, CA; 21 grandchildren; 42 great grandchildren and 15 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral service was January 23, 1998 at Ola Church of Christ with Bobby Fallen officiating. Burial was in the Needmore Cemetery, near Casa. Pallbearers were grandsons, Rickey and Sammy Via, Dennis Smith, Charles Hance, Vaughn Hall and Bill King. Honorary Dr. J. O. Pennington. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 28, 1998)
Helen C. Hance, age 64, of Ola, Arkansas, died Tuesday, August 20, 2002. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Ola.
She is survived by her husband, George W. Hance of Ola; daughters, Brenda Carlisle of Alexander and Martha Taylor of Bryant; mother, Lola Williams of Clinton; sisters, Betty Baker of Clinton and Reba McNabb of Fort Worth, Texas; brother, Dale Williams of Clinton; step-daughter, Loretta Hance of Russellville; step-sons, Michael Hance of Danville and Charles Hance of Casa; grandchildren, Adam Carlisle, Travis Carlisle, Stephen Carlisle and Chris Sanders; six step-grandchildren and three step-great grandchildren, and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services were 2:00 p. m. Friday, August 23, 2002 at Roller-Drummond Southwest Chapel with Mr. Caroll Sikes officiating. Interment was in Forest Hills Memorial Park. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 28, 2002)
Lillie Sue Hance, age 76, of Casa died Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville. She was born February 12, 1935 at Birta to the late Thomas and Ruby George Via. She was a member of the Casa Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Clay "Bud" Hance; four brothers, Norbin, Bobby, Bud and Donald Via; three sisters, Theda Via, Ilene Eubanks, Betty Sullivan.
Survivors include three children, Ronnie Hance, Brenda Thomson and Lori and Joe Jolly all of Casa; three sisters, Deb Eldridge, Patsy Vanfleet and Kathleen Freeman; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren, and many other relatives and close friends.
Funeral service was January 17, 2012 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Bro. Gene Tanner officiating. Burial was in Birta Cemetery. Memorial Donations may be made to the Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home, 2403 East Parkway, Suite 3, Russellville, Arkansas 72802. Arrangements By Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 18, 2012)
William "Bud" Hance, age 82, of Casa, AR died Monday, July 12, 2010 at Chambers Memorial Hospital.
Graveside service will be 2 p. m. today, Wednesday. July 14, 2010 at Birta Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 14, 2010)
William Clay "Bud" Hance, age 82, of Casa died Monday, July 12, 2010 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. He was born December 13, 1927 in the Needmore Community to the late Usty and Ethel Hance. He was a member of the Casa Church of Christ.
He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Hazel Robinson.
Survivors include his wife, Lillie Sue Hance; son, Ronnie Hance; two daughters, Brenda Thomson, Lori Jolly and husband Joe all of Casa; two brothers, George Hance of Ola, Luther Hance of Casa; five sisters, Lola Smith of Plainview, Betty Tanner of Concord, Bernice Scruggs of Casa, Wilma Via of Ola; six grandchildren, Courtney Elrod of Benton, Brittney Hance of Paron, Rusty Long of Houston, TX, Paige Thomson of Casa, Jade Jolly of Conway, Dylan Jolly of Casa; four great grandchildren, James William Long of Houston, TX, Skylan Nicole lverson of Paron, Jordyn Kale Elrod of Benton, James Tyler Long of Houston, TX.
Graveside service was July 14, 2010 at Birta Cemetery with Bro. Gene Tanner officiating. Pallbearers Charles, Michael and Scott Hance, Sammy, Ricky and Doug Via. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 21, 2010)
Funeral service for Bud Hancock, of Danville, long time business owner, will be held Friday, February 12, 2010 at 10 a. m. at the Danville First Baptist Church. Burial will follow at the Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville. Visitation will be Thursday, February 11 from 6 to 8 p. m. at Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville. See complete obit in next week's issue. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 10, 2010)
Darlene M. Hancock, age 72, of Belleville, AR died Saturday, June 23, 2001 at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock, AR. She was born May 15, 1929 in Cedar Vale, KS to the late Martin and Maragaret Bruce Jett. She was a retired secretary for the maintenance department at ConAgra Frozen Foods. She attended the Upper Spring Creek Free Will Baptist church in Belleville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Hancock; a brother, Walter Jett; three sisters, Joella Englehardt, Iris Claypool and Wilma McCann.
Survivors are a son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Monica Hancock of Belleville, AR; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Virginia Jett of Phoenix, AZ and two granddaughters, Ashley and Alexis Hancock both of Belleville, AR.
Funeral service will be today, Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at 10:00 a. m. at the Cornwell Chapel in Danville, AR with the Rev. Paul Newton and Rev. Jamie Travis officiating. Burial will be in the Lower Spring Creek Cemetery, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 27, 2001)
Everett O. "Bud" Hancock, age 86 of Danville, died Monday, February 8, 2010 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born July 29, 1923 in Ranger Community, Arkansas to the late Joe and lla Bailey Hancock. He worked in the hardware, appliance and building supply business for 52 years. He was a member, deacon and retired Sunday School teacher for the Danville First Baptist Church. He was a member of the Danville Masonic Lodge #41 for over 50 years, a 32nd degree Mason and Past Master and Past Secretary, which he served over 40 years and past active member of the Danville Lions Club. He served as Danville City Recorder from 1962-1975 and was a recipient of the Estwing Gold Hammer award for 50 years of service to the hardware industry.
He is preceded in death by his parents; infant sister, Norma Lee Hancock; brother, Gerald Wade Hancock; sisters, Oneita May and Velta Jo Hancock.
Survivors include his wife of 64 1/2 years, Mildred Stroud Hancock; daughter and son-in-law, Mary Lou and Jim Douglas of Clarksville; son and daughter-in-law, J. E. "Jim" and Sandy Hancock of Hot Springs; grandchildren, Neal and Kim Douglas of Clarksville, Julie Douglas Currier of Clarksville, Madison Bailey and Bentley James Hancock of Hot Springs; great-grandchildren, Alex and Elizabeth Currier of Clarksville, MaKenzie and Morgan Douglas of Clarksville; brother, Richard Hancock of Belleville; sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and A. D. Morris of Danville; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Friday, February 12, 2010 at the Danville First Baptist Church with Rev. Jamie Staley and Rev. Keith Kluthe and with Masonic Rites. Burial was in Earl Ladd Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joe Taylor, Tom Gray, Doug Miller, Dr. Forrest Moudy, Waymon Sides, Pledger Ball, Tom May and Glenn Mott. Honorary pallbearers were Tom Gray's Men 5 Sunday School Class. Memorials may be made to Danville First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 877, Danville, AR, 72833. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 17, 2010)
Mrs. Ila Mae Hancock, aged 56, life- long resident of the Ranger community, died at her home Sunday, August 20. She was a Baptist.
Survivors are her husband, Joe Hancock; three sons, E. O. "Bud" Hancock of Danville, James Richard Hancock and Gerald Hancock of Tulsa; three daughters, Mrs. Oneita May and Mrs. A.D. Morris of Danville and Miss Velta Hancock of the home; three brothers, Lloyd Bailey of Texarkana, Darrell Bailey of Booneville and George Robert Bailey of Williams, Calif; and seven grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 24, 1961)
James Richard Hancock, 85 of Belleville, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2010. He was born May 16, 1925 in Ranger Community to the late Joe and Ila Bailey Hancock. He was a rancher, farmer, retired employee of the State of Arkansas and a veteran of the United States Navy. He was a member of the Ranger Free Will Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Freeda Hancock; his parents; an infant sister, Norma Lee Hancock; brothers, Gerald and Everett O. "Bud" Hancock; sisters, O'Neita May and Velta Joe Hancock.
Survivors include his daughters, Sandra Thompson and Deborah Wilbanks; grandsons, Brent Thompson and Gregory and Jeffery Wilbanks; great- grandson, Jackson Wilbanks; sister, Carolyn Hancock Morris; and special nephew and neighbor, Jerry Wayne and Monica Hancock and other nieces and nephews.
Services were Friday, December 24, 2010 at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Danville. Rev. Shane Chancellor from Ranger Free Will Baptist Church presided. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 29, 2010)
DARDANELLE - Jewell "Garner" Hancock, age 87, of Dardanelle died Thursday, February 7, 2013, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home. She was born September 17, 1925, at Holdenville, Okla., to the late Tom and Mary Young Garner.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Leon Wilson Hancock.
Survivors include several nieces, nephews and many dear friends.
Graveside services were conducted Friday, February 8, 2013, at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle with Bro. Chris George officiating. Memorial Donations may be made to the Aransas Hospice River Valley Home, 220 John Babish Lane, Russellville, AR 72801 or the Sulpher Springs Cemetery, 10474 McCray Road, Dardanelle, AR 72834. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online guest book and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,The Courier Newspaper, Russellville, Arkansas, pub Feb 9, 2013)
DARDANELLE - Jewell "Garner" Hancock, age 87, of Dardanelle died Thursday, February 7, 2013, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home. She was born September 17, 1925, at Holdenville, Okla., to the late Tom and Mary Young Garner.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Leon Wilson Hancock.
Survivors include several nieces, nephews and many dear friends.
Graveside services were conducted Friday, February 8, 2013, at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle with Bro. Chris George officiating. Memorial Donations may be made to the Aransas Hospice River Valley Home, 220 John Babish Lane, Russellville, AR 72801 or the Sulpher Springs Cemetery, 10474 McCray Road, Dardanelle, AR 72834. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online guest book and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,The Courier Newspaper, Russellville, Arkansas, pub Feb 9, 2013)
BELLEVILLE - Joseph Robinson Hancock, age 84, of Route 1, Belleville, died Monday, September 30, 1985, at his home. He was a native of Chickalah, son of the late William and Sarah Delk Hancock, a retired carpenter and was a member of Ranger Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Julia Wagner Hancock; three sons, Bud, Gerold and Richard Hancock of Danville; three daughters, Onita May and Carolyn Morris of Danville, and Velta Hancock of Little Rock; two brothers, Riley and John Hancock of Danville; a sister, Ludie Rollans of Danville; nine grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral was today at Ranger Free Will Baptist Church by the Rev. Earl Stapleton and the Rev. Bobby Walker. Burial was in Lower Spring Creek Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1985)
Julius E. "Sonny" Hancock, age 73, of Batesville passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at White River Medical Center in Batesville. Sonny was born September 3, 1941, in Vaiden, MS to the late Thomas & Bessie Mac Shannon Hancock. He was a National Guard & Army Veteran, a Baptist, and a member of the American Legion. His favorite past time was his grandkids.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Emily Hancock; brother, Charles Ivan Hancock; sisters, Sylvia Lott and Vivian Murphy.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Elaine Rogers Hancock; son & daughter-in-law, Thomas & Lisa Hancock of Melbourne, AR.; daughter & son-in-law Holly & Greg Thomas of Memphis, TN.; grandchildren, Braeden, Alex, and Kailee; sister, Julia Yarbor of Asheville, NC.
Graveside service was held at 2:00 pm Saturday, July 11, 2015, at Russell Cemetery with Bro. John McCourt officiating. Visitation will be 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturday, at Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville. A celebration of his life will be held in Batesville at a later date. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolences a www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 15, 2015)
Julius E. "Sonny" Hancock, age 73, of Batesville passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at White River Medical Center in Batesville. Sonny was born September 3, 1941, in Vaiden, MS to the late Thomas & Bessie Mac Shannon Hancock. He was a National Guard & Army Veteran, a Baptist, and a member of the American Legion. His favorite past time was his grandkids.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Emily Hancock; brother, Charles Ivan Hancock; sisters, Sylvia Lott and Vivian Murphy.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Elaine Rogers Hancock; son & daughter-in-law, Thomas & Lisa Hancock of Melbourne, AR.; daughter & son-in-law Holly & Greg Thomas of Memphis, TN.; grandchildren, Braeden, Alex, and Kailee; sister, Julia Yarbor of Asheville, NC.
Graveside service was held at 2:00 pm Saturday, July 11, 2015, at Russell Cemetery with Bro. John McCourt officiating. Visitation will be 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturday, at Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville. A celebration of his life will be held in Batesville at a later date. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolences a www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 15, 2015)
Keith Leon Hancock Sr., age 90, of Danville departed this life Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at his home. He was born January 12, 1921 in Chickalah, AR to the late John David & Myrtle Wood Hancock. He was a 733rd Railroad Division Army Veteran, retired lineman for AP&L for 32 1/2 years, a member of the Boyce-Wood VFW Post 3141 Dardanelle and a retired Danville Fire Dept. member for 20 plus years. After retiring he spent the next 13 years taking care of his beloved wife.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 53 years Nettie Mosley Hancock; parents; father & mother-in-law Samuel J. "Good" & Luna Whitecotton Mosley; brother J.W. Hancock; sister Elwanda Wilson.
Survivors include sons & daughters-in-law, Keith Hancock, Jr. & Edna Robinson of Bristow, OK; Sidney & Tonya Hancock of Danville; Garry & Mary Hancock of Lake Jackson, TX; several grandchil- dren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and a sister, Jonnie Sue Hall of Danville.
Graveside service was May 14, 2011 at Earl Ladd Cemetery with military honors by Boyce- Wood VFW Post 3141 Dardanelle. Pallbearers included his grandsons John Wesley Hancock, Robert Cody Hancock, Tracy Pool, Justin Herdman, Danny Sowards and Tracy Hall. Honorary pallbearers were members of Boyce-Woods VFW Post 3114. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 18, 2011)
Mrs. Laura Goodman Hancock, age 61, of Belleville Rt. 1, died at the Yell County Hospital Thursday, March 29. She was a lifelong resident of Yell County and a member of the Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors are: her husband, Luther Hancock; one daughter, Mrs. Othel May of Belleville, Rt 1: her mother, Mrs. Belle Hagood of Belleville Rt. I; one sister, Mrs. Leona Tubbs of California; and two grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 5, 1962)
Luther T. Hancock, of the Ranger community died at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville Sunday. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of the Ranger Free Will Baptist Church.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Bonnie May of Ranger; three brothers, John and Riley Hancock of Danville, and Joe of Ranger; one sister, Mrs. Ludie Rollans of Danville; and two grandchildren.
Burial was in the Danville Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 1965)
Luther T. Hancock, of the Ranger community died at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville Sunday. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of the Ranger Free Will Baptist Church.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Bonnie May of Ranger; three brothers, John and Riley Hancock of Danville, and Joe of Ranger; one sister, Mrs. Ludie Rollans of Danville; and two grandchildren.
Burial was in the Danville Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 1965)
Mildred L. Hancock, age 89, of Danville passed away December 1, 2012 at Arkansas River Valley Hospice in Russellville. She was born January 16, 1923 in Huntington, Arkansas to the late James Wesley, Sr. and Mary Evelyn Cockrell Stroud. She was a clerk for Arkla Gas and a homemaker. She was a member of the Danville First Baptist Church since August 11, 1940.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 1/2 years E.O. "Bud" Hancock; brothers, James Wesley Stroud Jr; Robert C. Stroud; John D. Stroud; sister, Evelyn Marie Clifton.
Survivors include daughter & son-in-law, Mary Lou & Jim Douglas of Clarksville; son & daughter-in-law, J.E. "Jim" & Sandy Hancock of Hot Springs; grandchildren Neal & Kim Douglas of Clarksville; Julie Douglas Currier of Clarksville; Madison Bailey & Bentley James Hancock of Hot Springs; great-grandchildren Alex & Elizabeth Currier; MaKenzie & Morgan Douglas of Clarksville; sister-in-law, LaMoyne Hunt Stroud of Jacksonville; and numerous nieces & nephews.
Funeral service was December 4, 2012 at the Danville First Baptist Church with Rev. David Hanshaw officiating. Burial was at Earl Ladd Cemetery. Pallbearers included Tom May, Doug Miller, Dr. Forrest Moudy, Glen Mott, Bobby Redfern and Waymon Sides. Honorary pallbearers included Pledger Ball, Bartley Bell, Lee Facundus and Tom Gray. Memorial may be made to Danville First Baptist Church P.O. Box 877 Danville, AR 72833 or Arkansas River Valley Hospice 220 John Babish Lane Russellville, AR 72801. 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 Dec 5, 2012)
Riley Hancock Dies; Services Are Incomplete Riley Hancock, of Danville, died Tuesday morning at St. Vincent's Hospital in Little Rock. (3-17-1987) He was a part time employee of Cornwell Funeral Home. Arrangements are incomplete at the time of printing but will be announced later by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 3/17/1987)
Riley R. Hancock, age 77, of Danville died Tuesday, March 17 at St. Vincents Hospital in Little Rock.
He was a native of Chickalah Mtn., a member of the Danville United Methodist Church, an employee of Cornwell Funeral Home and the son of the late Willima Melton and Sarah Delk Hancock.
He is survived by his wife, Amilee Misenhimer Hancock; two sons, Bill of Dardanelle and Bob of North little Rock; one brother, John Hancock, Danville; one sister, Ludie Rollans of Danville; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services were held Friday, March 20 at Danville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mike Morey officiating. Burial was in Earl Ladd Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Bob Burnham, Todd Sanders, Bill Bob Woods, Joe Hissom, Bood Keathley, Dr. Compton George. The honorary pallbearers were Dr. James O. Pennington, Roy Dow, Hayes Watson, Dr. Walter P.. Harris, Harold Burnham and Eld Taylor. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 25, 1987)
Riley R. Hancock, age 77, of Danville died Tuesday, March 17 at St. Vincents Hospital in Little Rock.
He was a native of Chickalah Mtn., a member of the Danville United Methodist Church, an employee of Cornwell Funeral Home and the son of the late Willima Melton and Sarah Delk Hancock.
He is survived by his wife, Amilee Misenhimer Hancock; two sons, Bill of Dardanelle and Bob of North little Rock; one brother, John Hancock, Danville; one sister, Ludie Rollans of Danville; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services were held Friday, March 20 at Danville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mike Morey officiating. Burial was in Earl Ladd Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Bob Burnham, Todd Sanders, Bill Bob Woods, Joe Hissom, Bood Keathley, Dr. Compton George. The honorary pallbearers were Dr. James O. Pennington, Roy Dow, Hayes Watson, Dr. Walter P.. Harris, Harold Burnham and Eld Taylor. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 25, 1987)
Sandy Carol Hancock, age 51, of Hot Springs, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017 surrounded by her family, at National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs. She was born October 2, 1966 in Danville, Arkansas to Benjamin & Anna Jean Noblett Henderson. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hot Springs and was employed by Lake Hamilton School District. Most of all, she loved her family.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Tina Lanette Henderson.
Survivors include her husband, James Hancock; parents, Jean Bell (Bartley) of Danville and Benny Henderson of Ola; children, Madison Bailey Hancock and Bentley James Hancock both of Hot Springs; step-sister, Rhonda Jean Stewart (Bill) of Russellville; niece Autumn Stewart of Russellville; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 pm Saturday, December 16, 2017, at the First Baptist Church in Danville. Burial will be at Earl Ladd Cemetery. Visitation was 1:00 to 2:00 pm Saturday before the service at the church. Pallbearers were Neal Douglas, Tim Noblett, Russell Massey, Rick Massey, Gary Noblett, Chris Noblett and Adam Noblett. Honorary Pallbearer was B.J. Keim. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolences at cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 20, 2017)
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