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John Henry Heath, 73, of Dardanelle, a retired processing plant employee, died Wednesday. Heath was a member of Faith Assembly of God and veteran of World War II.
Visitation will be from 7 - 8 p.m. today at Seay Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home by the Rev. David Jay. Burial will be in Haney Cemetery.
Survivors are his wife, Edna Haney Heath; a son, William Clyde Heath of Russellville; a daughter, Lutrishia Kellar of Escalon. Calif.; a stepdaughter, Cilestene Jay of Dardanelle; two brothers, Lloyd Heath of Dardanelle and Willie Lavoid Heath of Pottsville; a sister, Elenanor Darby of Russellville: and nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a step-grandchild and seven step-great-grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Arkansas Democrat Newspaper, Little Rock, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 6, 1991)
Karen Sue Heath after 57 of Dardanelle died Saturday, February 18, 2006 at Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born July 7, 1948 at Malvern to JC and Irene Powell Fuller.
She is preceded in death by her father, JC Fuller.
Survivors include two sons, Terrence Romero of Denver, CO, Walter Corley of Brickey, AR; daughter, Larena Jorden of Russellville; sister, Carmen Hobgood of Malvern.
A memorial service will be held at a later time. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 1, 2006)
Ratha Mae Heath, age 88 of Delaware, died Monday, May 19, 2003 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Russellville. She was born February 12, 1915 in Logan County, Arkansas to the late Az and Dolly Berry Garner. She was a homemaker and mother and a retired cook. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Delaware.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Loyd Heath; two brothers, Pady Garner, Jeff Garner; two sisters, Mable Whitecotton, Flossie Tucker and a daughter-in-law, Joyce Heath.
Survivors are one son, Robert Heath of Delaware, three daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Cletus Cravens of Subiaco, Margaret Frost of Ashdown, Judy and Keith Cravens of Delaware; two sisters, Mattie Huff and Ima Robinson both of Dardanelle; 6 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren, and a host of nephews, nieces and friends.
Services were held Thursday, May 22, 2003 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Bro. Jeff Cravens and Rev. Wiley Jones officiating. Interment was in the Graves Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Pallbearers included Jim Garner, Aubrey Garner, Ray Robinson, Loyd Frost, Mike Heath, Shelby Moore. Honorary were Matthew Brown, Lynn Rollans, Sherman Huff, Lemoyne Wood, Troy Hampton, Derrell Barnett. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 28, 2003)
Willie Lavoid Heath, age 84, of Russellville went to be with his Heavenly Father after a long courageous battle with lung cancer and Alzheimer's at the home of his daughter with his family around him. He was born June 25, 1923 at Dardanelle to the late William and Ludie Morris Heath. He was a WWII Army Veteran and retired from the Corp. of Engineers.
He is preceded in death by four brothers, John, Edgar, Loyd and Floyd Heath; three sisters, Eleanor Darby, Illarea and Vera Ann Heath.
Survivors include his wife, Christine Heath of Russellville; son, Sonny "James" Sumers of Pottsville; daughters and sons-in-law, Lee and Doug Bradley of Russellville, Tressie and James Ault of Adona; grandchildren, Angie and Steve Edwards, Connie and Daniel Freeman, Ronda and Steven Khamsourivong, Dylan Sumers, Lisa Sumers, Christie Jo Sumers, all of Russellville; great grandchildren, Andy and April Cochran, Christina Cochran, Josh Sumers, Wyatt and Bailey Jackson, Jacob, Micah and Caleb Edwards, all of Russellville; great-great grandchildren, Justin and Andrew Cochran of Russellville; several nieces and nephews; special caregiver, Ruby Tankersley.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at 10:00 A. M. at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Rev. Don Rose and Bro. Jeff Cravens officiating. Interment will be in Louvenia Cemetery, Dardanelle with Military Honors provided by Boyce Woods VFW Post 3141. Pallbearers will be Steve Edwards, Daniel Freeman, Steven Khamsourivong, Gene Yancey, James Ault, Doug Bradley. Honorary pallbearers Nurses and staff and volunteers of Pope County Hospice. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 24, 2007)
DARDANELLE - Edgar Heathcock, age 89, of 107 North Third, Dardanelle, died Saturday, September 20, 1986 at Veterans Administration Hospital at Little Rock. He was a former employee of Tar Paper Mill at Los Angeles, Calif. a veteran of World War I, a member of the Liberty Grove Assembly of God Church and the American Legion and son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Heathcock.
Survivors inelude two sons, Truman Virgil Heathcock of North Little Rock and Bobby Lee Heathcock of Stockton, Calif.; three daughters, Mrs. Ethelene Scroggins of Perryville, Mrs. Wilma Foldoe of Dardanelie and Mrs. Lillian Bonezy Dickson of Russellville; a brother, John Lee Heathcock of St. Louis, Mo.; a sister, Annie Gaston of Derby, Kansas; 19 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and a number of nephews and nieces.
Funeral will be at 10 a. m. Monday at Humphrey Chapel by the Rev. George Murry. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery at Hector by Humphrey Funeral Service. Pallbearers Active: Joe Gray, Rayburn Smith, Floyd Scroggins, Steve Foster, Junior Petty and Joe Heathcock. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p. m. today at Humphrey Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Pearl Heavner, age 89, of Havana, AR died January 3, 2000 at her home. She was a mother and homemaker.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Gaynelle Mason Nichols.
She is survived by a daughter, Janet Carol Martin of Havana, AR; one brother, I. D. Hanshey of Vidor, TX and a grandson, Mason William Nichols of Sweeney, TX.
The body was cremated. Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 5, 2000)
Johnathen Hebert, age 8, of Dardanelle, AR died Sunday July 29, 2001 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, AR. He was a son of Dan Hebert of Dardanelle and Regina Bolts and Brad Mobley of Dardanelle, AR. He was born November 8, 1992 in Russellville, AR. He was a third grade student at the Dardanelle Elementary School.
In addition to his parents survivors include his maternal grandparents, Johnny Bolts of Gurdon; and Roger and Jerry Taylor of Plainview, AR; his paternal grandparents, Norman and Elaine Hebert of Crawford, CO and a great-aunt Mary Sue Smith of Plainview, AR.
Funeral service was July 31, 2001 at the Ola First Assembly of God Church with Rev. Norman Chenowith officiating. Burial was in Needmore Cemetery near Casa by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Active pallbearers were Randy and Randall Robinson, Michael Dean Smith, Tom Damon, Neil Taylor, Joe Howard and James Paul Westlake. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 1, 2001)
Martha "Shorty" Heck, age 76 died Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at Paris Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born July 27, 1934 at Sulphur Springs in Yell County to the late Ashley and Opal Applegate Phillips.
Survivors include a son, Trinity James of Texas; brothers, Paul Phillips of Ola, Gilbert Phillips of Mt. Home, Randy Phillips of New Blaine, and James Phillips of Paris; sisters, Winona Olson of New Blaine, Wilma Vergith of Crete, Nebraska, Donna Phillips of Mena and a host of nephews, nieces and family.
Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 3, 2010)
Atha Dell Hedden, age 77, a resident of Russellville, AR died Friday, September 8, 2000 at Baptist Memorial Hospital at Little Rock, AR. She was born April 2, 1923 at Briggsville AR the daughter of the late Hardy and Rebecca Jane Mathis. She was a teller and bank auditor with 20 years experience at Great Western Bank in Arizona and First National Bank of Russellville from 1979 until her retirement in 1988. She was a member of the Business & Professional Women, First National Bank VIP club and the Seroptimist Club. She was a member of the Widowed Person's organization and Pope County Extension Homemakers and the Democratic Women's organization. She was also a long time volunteer for the American Red Cross. A member of the First Baptist Church of London, she served as the pastor's secretary for several years and was active in the Ukelele band and a teacher of the Harmony class Sunday school.
She was the widow of the late James Burlie Hedden and was also preceded in death by her first husband, Howard G. Newkirk; two brothers, Bob and Thomas Mathis and five sisters, Pearl Carpenter, Vera English, Martha Sides, Johnnie Scifers and Ila Reece.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Mathis Glenn and Helen Newkirk of Raleigh, NC; a sister, Esther Hunnicutt of Hot Springs, AR and numerous nieces, nephews and host of friends.
Funeral service was September 11, 2000 at the London First Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Danny Green. Burial was in the Earl Ladd Cemetery at Danville, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to the Building Fund at First Baptist Church in London, 17 Southern Baptist Road, London, AR 72847 or the American Heart Association. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 20, 2000)
Dr. William A. Heffelfinger, 88, of Fayetteville died Monday, January 27, 2003, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. He was born January 2, 1915, in Miller County, to Agnew T. and Myrtle Oneita Witter Heffelfinger. After his mother's death he was raised by his father with the help of his two older sisters. He was educated in Washington County public schools and the University's High School. Later he attended the University of Arkansas College of Business Administration, where he earned a bachelor's degree in public administration, a master's degree in business administration and his doctorate in finance and economics. During his teen years he was a caddy at the Fayetteville Country Club. He developed his passions for golf and tennis, which carried over throughout his active years. He lettered while playing on the University of Arkansas tennis team during his undergraduate years. He was a former member of the North Hills and Fayetteville Country Clubs. Dr. Heffelfinger was the associate director of the Industrial Research and Extension Center and professor of business administration. His service with the University extended over a period of more than 40 years; interrupted only by a few years in the U.S. Army during World War II and one year on the staff of Washington University in St. Louis. He was primarily concerned with the production and dissemination of business and economic information related to Arkansas' economic development since 1958. At the time of his transfer to the Center in 1965, he had been in charge of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research in the College of Business Administration in Fayetteville for several years. In addition to his administrative duties, he was coordinator of the investigative and related public service efforts of the research staff at the Industrial Research and Extension Center. Dr. Heffelfinger's own field of specialization was finance and economics, with emphasis on regional and small area development. His personal work has involved participation in numerous research projects for Arkansas, including studies on the Buffalo National River, the Arkansas River Region and the Pulaski-Saine Metropolitan area. In addition, he published reports on Travelers and Arkansas Business, Arkansas Economics, County Income Estimation Methods and a variety of articles on Arkansas business conditions. His doctoral dissertation was titled Capital Formation Through Local Government Bond Issues; and teaching assignments were in commercial banking, public finance, current economic problems and regional economic research. Prior to his academic career, Dr. Heffelfinger was on the staff of the University's central business offices, serving successively in purchasing, treasury and controllership functions. In 1951, he joined the UA Agricultural Mission to Panama, a foreign aid project which lasted until 1956. He was the mission's executive officer and also served as a management advisor to Panama's Ministry of Agriculture and to its Controller General's office. He retired June 30, 1982, with the rank of Emeritus Professor of Finance which he earned by his faithful and effective service of 33 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Charley Lee Bird Heffelfinger; his parents; and two older sisters, Eunice and Elizabeth Heffelfinger.
Survivors include a cousin, John Heffelfinger of Kansas City, Mo.; three sisters-in-law, Valera Bird Marshall of Rover, Olene Bird of Gravelly and Nina Vedder of Wichita, Kan. He has five nephews and seven nieces and their respective families living in Pope and Yell Counties of Arkansas and in Arizona, Florida, Kansas, Nebraska and New Jersey. Although he had no children of his own, Bill was often involved with his nieces and nephews well-being, education and affording them opportunities. He was a member of the Fayetteville Central United Methodist Church. The family appreciates the services of the care providers, nurses and doctors over the last months. A very special thanks goes to his care companion, Ruth Quinones.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. today at Moore's Chapel in Fayetteville with the Rev. Gary B. Lunsford officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to a charity of the donor's choice. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,NW Arkansas Times Newspaper, Fayetteville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on January 30, 2003)
Albert L. Heffington, aged 86, died Friday at El Paso, Texas. He was a former resident of Yell County, was a retired farmer and a member of the Church of Christ.
He is survived his wife, Mrs. Mae Heffington of El Paso; two daughters, Mrs. W. O. Carter of El Paso and Mrs. Don Wray of Oklahoma City; a son, H. R. Heffington of EL Paso; a sister Mrs. D. S. Farmer of Perry; three brothers, W. A. Heffington of Canute, Okla., Claude Heffington of Havana and Frank Heffington. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 9, 1961)
Calvin H. Heffington, age 86, of Van Buren, AR died May 5, 2001 in Fort Smith, AR. He was a retired Air Force Veteran serving in WWII, a member of the American Legion and the Church of Christ.
He is survived by his companion, Shirley Grath of Arvada, CO; four daughters, Pamela Cemodanous of Farmington, Maine, Judy Lennon of Plymouth, Mass. Botts Holmes of Orona, Maine and Jean Chavis of Jay, Florida; one son, Calvin Heffington, Jr. of Naples, Maine; several grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
The body was cremated. Burial will take place at a later Date (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 16, 2001)
Funeral services for Mrs. Claud Heffington, 52, Havana, who died in her home, May 20, 1952 were conducted in the Havana Church of Christ Wednesday.
She is survived by her husband, Claud Heffington, Havana druggist; one son, Claud Scott Heffington, senior at the University; her father, A. A. Scott, Waveland and one sister, Mrs. T. J. Hays, Magazine. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 29, 1952)
Dr. Claud Scott Heffington, 33, died at Ft. Smith November 11. Dr. Heffington, a native of Havana, was a member of the American Medical Association, the Arkansas Psychiatric Association, Arkansas Mental Health Association, was a graduate of the University of Arkansas School of Medicine and a captain in the Army Reserve.
He is survived by his wife, Ona, and one son, Scott Earnest of the home in Ft. Smith; his father Claud Heffington of Havana; stepmother, Mrs. Margie Heffington of Havana; stepbrother, Odean Parker, and stepsister, Mrs. Rita Yandell both of Havana.
Services were Saturday at the Havana a Church of Christ by William Sherrill and Carl Thompson. Burial was in Havana Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 1964)
Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 1, 2000 at Calvary Presbyterian Church in Bayfield, CO for Leona Heffington, formerly of Belleville, AR. Leona was born in Belleville, June 15, 1918 to Samuel Edgar and Mollie Ellen McCleskey. She graduated from Belleville High School in 1936. She married Harvey Heffington of Harkeys Valley in 1938. She moved to Colorado in 1955 with her husband, Harvey, son Donald and daughter Phyllis. Leona was preceded in death by Harvey, son Donald, two brothers, two sisters and her parents.
She is survived by, daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and Gerald Ludwig, daughter-in-law, Judy Heffington of Conifer, CO, grandchildren, Rick and Ron Ludwig of Bayfield, Mark Heffington of Arvada, CO and Tracie Baker of Bayfield, their spouses and four great-grandchildren; sisters, Elwanda Williams of Malvern, AR, Lora George of Ola, AR, Ernestine Sugg of Sheridan, AR, a brother, Wayne McCleskey of Pocahontas, AR and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 8, 2000)
Mrs. Lois Heffington was born in Georgia and died at Danville, May 15, 1956 at the age of 89. She lived most of her life at Havana and was a member of the Havana Assembly of God Church.
Mrs. Heffington, the widow of the late Dr. C. F. Heffington, is survived by three step daughters, Mrs. Maud White of Belleville, Mrs. Annie Campbell of Fillmore, Calif, and Mrs. Mattie Farmer of Perry; and by six stepsons, Jim Reynolds of Dallas, Texas, Will Reynolds of Belleville, Claud Heffington of Havana, Frank Heffington of Paris, Albert and Will Heffington of Elk City, Okla. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 24, 1956)
Opal Evelyn Heffington died April 21, 2005 at the MediHome Nursing Home in Fort Smith, AR at the age of 97. She was born November 1, 1907 to the late Aristabulus and Julia Ann Roberston Heffington.
She was preceded in death by a sister Edna and three brothers, Barney, Harvey and Calvin Heffington. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She attended State Teachers College in Weather-ford, Oklahoma and taught School at the Harkeys Valley Tech, at New Blaine, AR. She retired from the Santa Rosa General Hospital, San Antonio, TX.
Survivors are nieces, Mary Blecher of Chickalah, Rebecca Kilgore of Fort Smith and Betty Young of Fort Worth, TX and several great nieces and nephews. Her remains were buried in the Chickalah Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home, Fort Smith, with Dr. James Young, nephew, officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 1, 2005)
Joyce Helen Heflin, age 85, of Dardanelle died Monday, November 9, 2001 at Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born February 23, 1916, at Dardanelle and was the daughter of the late Jack Burkes and Stella Holloway Burkes and was a Methodist.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Earl Heflin; and a daughter, Mary Nell.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Jack and Fronsie Heflin of Carl Junction, Mo. James and Shirley Heflin of Delaware, Joe and Connie Heflin of Dardanelle; a sister, Betty Hamilton of Dardanelle; a brother, James Burkes of Little Rock; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Funeral was Monday, November 12, 2001 at 10:00 a. m. at the Dardanelle Funeral Service with the Rev. Floyd Ervin officiating. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery by Dardanelle Funeral Service. Her nephews will serve as pallbearers. The family received friends from 2 to 4 p. m. on Sunday at the funeral home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 14, 2001)
Aulton William Hefner, 86, of Carlsbad New Mexico, formerly of Danville passed away Saturday, July 21, 2012 at his home. He was born to Lovic W. and Dovie (Power) Hefner in Danville, Arkansas on July 3, 1926. He attended school in Danville, Arkansas and then served in the US Army in WWII European Theater during 1944-1946. He married Frances Horn in 1946 in Carlsbad, NM and to this union a son, Garry Lynn and a daughter, Lynda were born. Aulton purchased and operated the El Rancho Package Store and Lounge on South Canal Street in Carlsbad and also worked for PCA/US Refinery. He sold his business in 1985 and retired. Aulton married Elaine Ator on March 20, 1991. He was a giving, caring person who enjoyed fishing, hunting and was an avid gardener, winning Gardener of the Year awards at the Eddy County Fair in New Mexico. Aulton was a member of Grace Episcopal Church, Downtown Lions Club and the BPOE Elks, Lodge # 1558.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Frances in 1989.
Survivors are his wife, Elaine Hefner of the home; son, Garry L. Hefner of Carlsbad, NM; daughter, Lynda Summers of Ruidoso, NM; grandson, Jon Summers of Carlsbad, NM; granddaughter, Amy Brannon and two great-grandchildren: Alexandria Massey and Ryan Massey all of Russellville, AR and extended family.
Funeral service was July 27, 2012, at Danville Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment was in Earl Ladd Cemetery. A Memorial Service will be held at Grace Episcopal Church in Carlsbad, New Mexico at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1856, Clovis, NM 88101 Carlsbad Downtown Lions Club, P.O. Box 642, Carlsbad, NM 88221-0642 or Home Care Connection and Hospice, 513 S. Canal Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville and Denton-Wood Funeral Home Carlsbad, New Mexico. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com and dentonwood.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 1, 2012)
Dovie Hefner, age 96 of Danville, died Thursday, December 16, 2004 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. She was born August 15, 1908 at Danville, AR to the late William Soloman and Roxie Ann Crabb Power.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Lovic Hefner; three sisters, Bertie Power, Opal Simpson, Marie Wehunt.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Aulton and Elaine Hefner of Carlsbad, NM; two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral was held Monday, December 20, 2004 at the Danville First Baptist Church, with Rev. Jamie Staley officiating. Interment was held at Earl Ladd Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joe Monroe, Harold. Robinson. Tommy Papasan, Mark Maughn, Buddy Maughn, Waymond Sides, Joe Hissom, Gary Hefner. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 22, 2004)
Mrs. Francis Lynette Hefner, age 58 of Carlsbad, New Mexico died Sunday, November 19, 1989 at Baylor University Hospital in Dallas, TX. She was a member of the Episcopal Church in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Survivors include her husband, Auton Hefner; a son, Gary Lynn Hefner of Ruidoso, NM; one daughter, Lynda Diane Summers of Ruidoso, NM; two brothers, Wesley and Manuel Horn both of Fort Smith; one sister, Charlotte Powell of Bridgeport, TX and two grandchildren, Jon Joshua Summers and Amy Lynette Summers both of Tucson, AZ.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 22 at Danville First Baptist Church with Rev. Bobby Walker and Rev. Luther Riddle officiating. Interment will be in Earl Ladd Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are in care of Dixon Funeral Home of Danville. A memorial will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 29 at the Episcopal Church in Carlsbad, NM. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 22, 1989)
Lovic William Hefner, age 87, of Danville died Thursday, March 23, 1989 at the Yell County Hospital. He was a native of the Macadonia Community and a retired Hotel and Motel Owner.
Survivors include his wife, Dovie Power Hefner; one son, Aulton Hefner of Carlsbad, NM; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Danville First Baptist Church Saturday with the Rev. Bobby Walker officiating. Interment was at the Earl Ladd Cemetery. Arrangements and services were in care of the Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 29, 1989)
Sid Hefner, age 93, of Houston, Texas, brother of Lovett Hefner of Danville, died Wednesday, October 8, 1986.
Survivors also include four daughters, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 10 a. m. Saturday at Atkins Funeral Home at Malvern. Burial will be in Magnet Cove Cemetery in Hot Spring County. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Willie Dean Hefner, 51, of Atkins, died Friday, April 27, 2012, at St. Marys Regional Medical Center in Russellville. She was born February 11, 1961, in Morrilton, the daughter of Dave Owens and Joyce Vaughn. She attended Bells Chapel Assembly of God Church.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, John and Traci Woodall of Atkins; two daughters and a son-in-law, Jennifer and Daniel Davis of Havana and Jessica Vaughn of Dardanelle; five grandchildren, Tyler Vaughn, Amberley Vaughn, Chase Vaughn, Blake Vaughn and Canyn Thompson; mother, Joyce Willis of Pottsville; four sisters, Missie Vaughn of Belleville, Judy Lyons of Pottsville, Teresa Willis of Havana and Bridgett Willis of Conway; brother, Shorty Willis of Conway; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 2, at Lemley Chapel. Burial is in Bells Chapel Cemetery by Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins. Pallbearers are Daniel Davis, Kris Parrish, Tonya Apple, Justin Vaughn, Jonathan Hall and Roger Vaughn. Honorary pallbearers are Chris Carter, Brent Carter, Brian Rudder and Andrew Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Willie Hefner Funeral Expense Fund c/o Lemley Funeral Service, P.O. Box 126, Atkins, AR 72823. Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 2, 2012)
Mable Louise Hegeman, 76, of Atkins, AR died Monday, December 25, 2006 at St. Anthony's Hospital in Morrilton. She was born October 21, 1930 in Atkins and was the daughter of the late Carl and Dora Vann Stubbs. She was a member of the Atkins Church of the Assumption and was known for baking for all fundraisers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William H. Hegeman, a grandson, Austin Hegeman, four brothers and two sisters.
She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, William (Bill) and Linda Hegeman and, Blaine and Sheila Hegeman; three daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy and Terry Foster, Kathy and Keith Shipley and Nancy and Victor Hicks, all of Atkins; one brother, Raymond Stubbs of Atkins; four sisters, Helen Haney Winton of Springdale, Evelyn Bauman of Atkins, Carlene Austin of Atkins, Mary Ann Lollis of Morrilton, 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was Thursday, December 28 at Lemley Chapel in Atkins with the Rev. Chad Duvall, Rev. Peggy Foster and Rev. Keith Shipley officiating. Burial was in Atkins Catholic Cemetery by Lemley Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Todd Hegeman, Brandon Shipley, Chris Shipley, Logan Shipley, Caleb Hicks, and Spencer Hegeman. Honorary pallbearer was Ben Hegeman. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 3, 2007)
Wanda Ann Jones Heier, age 70, of Tillar, AR, departed this life in Little Rock, AR on April 26, 2007. Wanda was born December 10, 1936 at Gravelly, AR (Yell County). She was the daughter of the late H. C. (Buck) and Velma Kitchens Jones. Wanda was a Baptist, a homemaker, loving mother and grandmother, and employed by Bassett for twenty-five years as a seamstress.
She was preceded in death by a son, Kenny Cottrell.
Survivors include three sons, Jerry Cottrell, Calico Rock, AR, Mike Cottrell, Tillar, AR, and Kenny Cottrell Heier, Tillar, AR; a daughter, Laura Hawkins of Tillar, AR; three brothers, Charlie Jones, Gravelly, AR, Ronald Jones, Colorado Springs, CO, Donald Jones, Atkins, AR; two sisters, Bertha McCuan, Dumas, AR, and Mary Schwaiger, Pace, FL; seven wonderful grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Services were held April 30, 2007 at the Griffin Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Patsy Hawkins officiating, followed by interment in Walnut Lake Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 9, 2007)
Mrs. Mary W. Helms, age 60, of Searcy, mother of Norman Lee Helms of Russellville, died Saturday, February 22, 1986.
Survivors include her husband, Merle Helms; another son, a brother, seven grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Funeral and burial were today at Searcy. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Chessie Limbocker Helton, 89, of Blue Ball, AR died on Wednesday, January 5, 2005 in her home. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Marcella Alcantar; her husband, Doyle Helton; two brothers, Chet and Robert Limbocker and a sister, Virgie Farnsworth.
Survivors include husband, Ron Helton; two daughters, Judy Earls Lemons of Greenwood, Mary Helton Vi-era of Waldron; one brother, Edwin Limbocker of Oklahoma City, OK; four grand-Children, eight great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Friday, January 7, 2005 at Martin Chapel with burial following at Helton Cemetery near Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Pallbearers were Billy, James, Johnny, Charlie and Glen Dale Farnsworth and Bobby Limbocker. Honorary pallbearers were Melvin Gregg, Steve Earls, Wendell Limbocker, Todd Rood, Billy Ray Crawley and Bruce Brad-burry. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 12, 2005)
Robert Wayne Helton, age 70, of Russellville died Thursday, March 24, 2011 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was born September 21, 1940 at Hugo, Oklahoma to the late Raymond James and Melba Weems Helton. He was a licensed Ham Radio Personnel.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife, Patsy Helton of Russellville; six children, Gary White and wife Amy of Benton, Glenda Gray and husband Richard of Mississippi, Holly Imler of California, Hilli Ramelot and husband Gary of Nevada, Rhonda White of California, Richard Thomas of Russellville; fourteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
Cremation Arrangements By Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle, Arkansas. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 30, 2011)
Herman Hemmitt, Jr. age 79, a resident of Russellville, AR died Sunday, June 18, 2000 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center at Russellville, AR. He was born on January 4, 1921 at Dardanelle, AR to Herman Sr. and Ora (Roland) Hemmitt. He finished high school at Douglas High School at Dardanelle, AR and then he graduated from Philander Smith College at Little Rock, AR. He was a Concert Pianist having performed on Broadway in New York City and performed worldwide concerts. He loved gospel music and was a member of the New Prospect Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Henry Isaac Hemmitt.
Survivors include, one sister, Alice S. York of Clarksville, AR; one niece, Wanda Hemmitt of Fresno, CA; three nephews, Victor Henry York, Dwight Hemmitt of Fresno, CA and Terry York of Russellville, AR; nephews, cousins and friends and a special friend, James Lewis Hicklin of Chicago, IL.
Funeral service was June 24, 2000 at the New Prospect Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Alex Bray and assisted by Rev. Tyron Williamson and Rev. Casper Pinkney. Burial was at the Nebo Cemetery at Dardanelle, under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to the New Prospect Baptist Church. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 28, 2000)
Frazier Taylor Hendershott, aged 85, died at his home at Bluffton on Friday, October 1, 1954, after a long illness. He had lived in Arkansas about 65 years.
He is survived by two sons, Hershell of Hot Springs and Archie of Little Rock; four daughters, Mrs. Ada Lee of Pine Bluff, Mrs. Agatha Kelly of Dierks, Mrs. Selma Writtenhouse and Mrs. Irene Williams of Bluffton; 26 grandchildren and. 17 great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs AGO, DANVILLE, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, October 21, 1954)
Mrs. Martha Pamela Hendershott of Bluffton, age 70, died at her home on Friday, June 8. She had been a member of the Freewill Baptist Church since an early age.
She is survived by her husband, F. T. Hendershott; four daughters, Mrs. Ada Lee of Pine Bluff, Mrs. Selma Whittenhouse of Dumas, Mrs. Irene Williams of Bluffton and Mrs. Agatha Kelly of Forrester; two sons, Hershel Hendershott of Hot Springs and Archie Hendershott of Little Rock; 24 grand children and nine great grand children. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, June 14, 1951)
Bonnie Jean Henderson, 28, of Plainview, died Tuesday, February 22, 2011. She was born April 10, 1982 in McKinney, TX to her father, Danny Henderson.
She is survived by her father, Danny Henderson; a daughter, Danielle Marie Henderson.
A private burial will be held at Pisgah Cemetery in Pottsville by Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 2, 2011)
Bonnie Jean Henderson, 28, of Plainview, died Tuesday, February 22, 2011. She was born April 10, 1982 in McKinney, TX to father, Danny Henderson. She worked for Star Industries for more than eight years. She enjoyed swimming, working crossword puzzles, and being on the Internet.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Murphy Henderson, Sr.
Survivors include her father, Danny Henderson; a daughter, Danielle Marie Henderson of Plainview; paternal grandmother, Mary Henderson; three uncles, Murphy Henderson, Jr., David and William Henderson; aunt, Alethea Henderson; three cousins, Josh Henderson, David and Rebecca Henderson; many other loving family and friends.
A private burial was held in Pisgah Cemetery in Pottsville by Humphrey Funeral Service. Internet obituary and online guestbook are both available at www.humphreyfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 9, 2011)
Carl Henderson, age 79, of Belleville, husband, father and peepaw to Alex entered into his heavenly home on July 6, 2012. He was born in Cleveland, Arkansas on February 24, 1933 to the late Alonzo & Alma Flowers Henderson. He was a member of the John Grace Memorial Baptist Church in Belleville. Preceded in death by his mother and father and one sister.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Jean Henderson; daughter and son-in-law, Teshia and Kurt Radcliff of Danville; grandson, Alex Radcliff; his little companion "Molly" the daschund. Five children that live out of state, two brothers and one sister of Morrilton, nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In leiu of flowers donations may be made to John Grace Memorial Baptist Church in Belleville. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwelIfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 11, 2012)
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