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Lawrence Humphrey, age 77, of Hollis died Wednesday, March 22, 2006 in Hollis with his wife Nina Humphrey. He was born in Hollis, AR on September 29, 1929 to Walter Charles and Mayme Blythe Humphrey. He was an Army Veteran, a retired electrician with St. Joseph Hospital, and a member and Deacon of Grace Apostolic Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother Dwight Humphrey; a sister Dovie Smith; and a grandson Jerry Don "Donnie" Humphrey, Jr.
Survivors include his son, Jerry Don Humphrey, of Hollis; daughter and son-in-law, Iraan "Susie" and Aubrey Ballew, of Hollis; brothers and sisters-in-law, A. W. and Gerlene Humphrey, of Hollis, Charles and Ethel Mae Humphrey of Pina, AZ; grandson Richard Cameron Humphrey of Michigan.
Funeral services were Monday at 2 p. m. at Grace Apostolic Church in Hot Springs. Burial was at the Nooner Cemetery with military Honors by Boyce-Woods VFW Post 3141 with Pastor Richard Burgett officiating. Memorials may be sent to the Church Building Fund at Grace Apostolic Church, PO Box 3256, Hot Springs, AR 71914. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 29, 2006)
Marion H. Humphrey, age 84 of Booneville, died January 13 in the Booneville city Hospital. He was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, LaVona Mae of the home; and five daughters, Mrs. Alta Hays of Belleville, Mrs. Pearl McBride of Burbank, Calif, Mrs. Marie Moore of Calusa, Calif, and Mrs. Haskel Wright and Mrs. Avas Hanna of Booneville; nine grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and three step-great grandchildren.
Services were Wednesday in the Free Will Baptist Church in Booneville, with Bro. Henry Brown and Bro. Herbert Rogers officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 1964)
Nina Furr Humphrey, age 69, of Hollis died Wednesday, March 22, 2006, in Hollis with her husband Lawrence Humphrey. She was born in Hollis, Arkansas on December 22, 1936 to William Hollis and Sadie New Year Gross Furr. She was a mother and homemaker and a member of Grace Apostolic Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Roy, Robert, and Harold Furr; and a grandson, Jerry Don "Donnie" Humphrey, Jr.
Survivors include her son, Jerry Don Humphrey, of Hollis; daughter and son-in-law, Iraan "Susie" and Aubrey Ballew of Hollis; brother and sister-in-law, William S. and Joyce Furr of Conway; grandson, Richard Cameron Humphrey, of Michigan.
Funeral services were held Monday, 2:00 p. m. at Grace Apostolic Church in Hot Springs. Burial was at the Nooner Cemetery with Pastor Richard Burgett officiating. Memorials may be sent to the Church Building Fund at Grace Apostolic Church, PO Box 3256, Hot Springs, AR 71914. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 29, 2006)
Ola Mae Humphrey, age 70, a resident of Hollis, AR died Saturday, August 16, 1997 at University Medical Center at Little Rock, AR. She was born on May 5, 1927 at Deberry, AR to Felix and Nancy Alleen Brown Hamilton. She was a retired beautician and member of the Valley Home Missionary Baptist Church. She was the widow of the late Dwight Humphrey and preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include two sons, Dwight Eddie Humphrey of Hot Springs, AR and Larry W. Humphrey of Russellville, AR; four grandchildren, Clay Humphrey of Russellville, Dwight Lynn Humphrey of Benton, AR, Chanda Humphrey of Russellville and Debora Claire of Jessieville; one great grandchild, Dwight Lynn Humphrey, Jr. of Jessieville; two brothers, Clarence Hamilton of Dardanelle and Alvin Hamilton of Deming, NM; three sisters, Dovie Tanner and Louella Bull both of Dardanelle, AR and Bonnie Daggs of Harrah, OK; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was August 19, 1997 at the Valley Home Missionary Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Jimmy Scott. Burial was at the Nooner Cemetery at Steve, AR. Casketbearers were Othal Lancaster, O. C. Tanner, Danny Hill, Woody Hamilton, Roy Bull, Mark Branch, Billy Bull, Bruce Hood. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 20, 20, 1997)
Reuben Humphrey, age 92, of Rover died Sunday morning, October 12, 1969, at a Yell county nursing home. He was a native of Hollis, a retired school teacher and postmaster and the son of the late Anderson and Savanna Howering Humphrey. He was a member of the Rover Baptist Church for'62 years.
Survivors include one son, Sherman Humphrey of Kansas City, Mo.; two daughters, Mrs. Sybil Pugh of Rover and Mrs. Glenn McBride of Lancing, Mich, one sister, Mrs. Lue Denmore; of Shawnee, Okla.; one half-sister, Mrs. Myrtle Sutton of Oklahoma; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.
Funeral services were held at the Rover Baptist Church Tues afternoon by Rev. Jack McKennon. Interment was at the Hunts Chapel Cemetery. Services were in care of the Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 10-16-1969)
Alice Naomia Humphreys, aged 56, of Kansas City, Mo., died at a Kansas City hospital after a long illness. She was a member of the Bales Baptist Church in Kansas City.
Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Maud Smith Hunnicutt of Gravelly; one son, Willie Reuben of the home, one daughter, Mrs. Annie Maud Hayes of Birmingham, Ala.; five brothers, Ralph Hunnicutt of Oklahoma; Owen Hunnicutt of Utah; Leo Hunnicutt of California; Wayne and Bruce of Kansas City; four sisters, Mrs. Vivian Watkins of Oklahoma, Mrs. Myrtle Duvall of Missouri, Mrs. Pearl Fowler of Gravelly, Mrs. Lois Douthit of Russellville; and two grandsons.
Funeral services were held August 26 at the Baptist Church with Rev. T.F. Cooper officiating. Burial was in Rover Cemetery. Pallbearers were Walter Kirkpatrick, Orvil Boren, Albert Peck, Roscoe Hogan, Monroe Brown and W.T. Pugh. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sep 1964)
Mrs. Amanda ElIe McBride Humphreys, aged 83, of Danville died Monday at the Yell County Hospital. She was born in Yell County and was a member of the Danville Baptist Church and of the Eastern Star.
She is survived by her husband W. R. Humphreys; a son, J. R. Humphreys of Little Rock, four daughters, Mrs. Carl Click of El Dorado, Mrs. W. B. Castleberry of Danville, Mrs. Pete Scott and Mrs. Thed Pickens of Carlsbad, N. Mex.; three brothers and three sisters. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 25, 1962)
Effie Delanie Avery Ensey Humphreys, age 78 of Booneville, died Tuesday, March 25, 2003 at her daughters home in Booneville. She was born August 14, 1924 in Danville, Arkansas to the late Herbert and Agnes Wilson Avery. She was a retired line worker for Wayne Poultry in Danville, a home-maker and mother, and a member of the First Baptist Church in Muldrow, Oklahoma.
Survivors are seven children, Harold Wayne Ensey of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, Shirley Cleaver of Dover, Arkansas, Rada Mays of Ola, Arkansas, Ronnie Ensey of Muskogee. Oklahoma, Patricia Taylor of Booneville, Arkansas, Bobby Ensey of Alma, Arkansas, Garry Ensey of Oklahoma; 21 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Thursday, March 27, 2003, at Macadonia Cemetery by Rev. Charlie Bird. Pallbearers were Bobby Ensey, Neal Dunn, Paul Cleaver, Charles Ensey, Ronnie Ensey, Virgil Ensey, Jerry Ensey, Michael Ensey. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 2, 2003)
Imogene Mattie Keener Humphreys, age 68, a resident of Hollis, AR died Wednesday, November 11, 1998 at National Park Medical Center at Hot Springs, AR. She was born on January 14, 1930 at Dry Fork, AR to Isom and Mary Freeman Keener. She married J. D. Humphreys on November 9, 1946 at Hot Springs, AR. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Hollis Jesus Name Pentecostal Church.
She was preceded in death by her father, Isom Keener, mother and step-father Mary Freeman Keener Pennington and Herman Dewey Pennington.
Survivors include husband, J. D. Humphreys of Hollis, AR; son and daughter-in-law, Rev. Richard and Patt Humphreys of El Dorado, AR; two daughters and sons-in-law, Freda & Terry Davis of Nimrod, AR and Tracie & Ronald Owens of Hollis, AR; three sisters, Lois Robbins of Hot Springs, AR, Iva Lou Chase of Sweetwater, TX and Dellie Clevinger of Phoenix, AZ; one brother, Junior Dewey Pennington of Judsonia, AR; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a host of friends and relatives.
Funeral service was November 13, 1998 at the Hollis Jesus Name Pentecostal Church, officiated by Rev. Bill Davis and assisted by Rev. Willard Speers. Burial was in Hawk Cemetery at Hollis under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service of Ola. Casket bearers were Jack Lucas, Dennis Duggan, Darrell Humphreys, Art Pye, Jimmy Wells and Gene Humphreys. Honorary Kevin Chambers, Matt Pye, Everette Humphrey, Aubrey Ballew and Willford Grain. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 18, 1998)
Inez Buford Humphreys, age 76, died Sunday, July 19 at her home in Little Rock. She was born in Briggsville and was a former school teacher at Fourche Valley School and spent a great part of her life at Briggsville. She was a member of the Briggsville United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Joe Humphreys; three sisters, Mrs. Lydia Cook of North Little Rock, Mrs. Bertha Briggs of Briggsville and Mrs. Willa Elliott of Parks.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 21 at the Briggsville United Methodist Church and burial was in the Mount Zion Cemetery at Briggsville. Nephews served as active pallbearers. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 7/22/1987)
James Humphreys, age 79, died at his home at Gravelly Hill on Wednesday, February 21. He had been a resident of Yell County for 74 years and of Gravelly for 46 years. Mr. Humphreys was married to Susie Small in 1898 and to this union was born seven children. The mother died in 1916. He was later married to Rosie Kitchens in 1932, who survives him
He is survived in addition to his wife, by four sons, Roma Humphreys of Briggsville, Zack Humphreys of Dermott, Jess Humphreys of McGehee and Lee Humphreys of Waldron; two sisters, Mrs. Pate Worthy of Oklahoma and Mrs. Belle Yates of Danville; one brother A. Humphreys of Ollie Branch, Miss; 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, March 1, 1951)
James "Hump" Hammons Humphreys, age 68, of San Antonio, TX, formerly of Danville, AR died March 10, 2006 at his home in Texas. He was born May 17, 1937 to the late Roma and Agnes "Beasley" Humphreys of Bluffton, AR.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, George and Owen Humphreys, three sisters, Ona and Lucy Humphreys and Susie Harvey.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Boris and Sonja Humphreys of Germany; one granddaughter, Melanie Humphreys of Germany; two sisters, Dessie Avery of Belleville and Margaret Trent of Waldron; a brother, Robert Humphreys of Willis, TX; several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
A memorial service will be held Monday, March 20, 2006 at 2:00 p. m. at the Baptist Church in Belleville with Rev. Bill Storts officiating. A small service will be at the Point Lookout Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 15, 2006)
James O. "Bob" Humphreys, age 76, a resident of Plainview, AR died Sunday, May 4, 1997 at John McClellan Memorial VA Medical Center at Little Rock. He was born on October 31, 1920 at Hollis, AR to Arthur and Annie Moss Humphreys. He was a retired cement mason and a farmer. He was an Army Veteran in the 354th infantry fought and rolled through Europe with General Patton; he received a Bronze Star in the crossing of the Rhine River Battle. He was a member of the Hollis Pentecostal Church.
Survivors include his wife, Lurlene Humphreys of Plainview; one son, Benny Humphreys of Waco, TX; one daughter, Carol Pye of Plainview; one brother, Gene Humphreys of Plainview; one sister, Pauline Weaver of Plainview; two grandchildren, Matthew Pye of Plainview and Christye Pye of Russellville and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, May 7, 1997 at the Hollis Pentecostal Church, officiated by Rev. Richard Humphreys. Burial will be at the Nooner Cemetery at Steve, AR. Active casketbearers will be Darrell Humphreys, Earl Humphreys, Bobby Humphreys, Lewis Humphreys, Herbert Jones and Glen King. Alternates Rick Womack and Lou Rucker. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 7, 1997)
Joe Humphreys, age 76, of North Little Rock, died Wednesday, April 25, 1990 at the V. A. Medical Center. He was a retired Automotive Service Manager, a U. S. Navy Veteran of WWII. He was a native of Briggsville, AR; the son of the late W. R. and Amanda McBride Humphreys.
Survivors include one son, Kenneth Humphreys of Dumas, AR; two sisters, Mrs. Helen Click of Waycross, GA and Mrs. Marie Pickens of Carlsbad, NM.
Funeral services were Saturday at Shinn Chapel with Rev. Jessie Reed officiating. Burial was at Mt. Zion cemetery, Briggsville. Pallbearers were Leroy Pickens, C Buford, Mike Laurie, O. L. Briggs, Jay Briggs, and Jac Baltz. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 5/2/1990)
Lurie Effie Humphreys, age 92, of Halley, Arkansas died Wednesday at Dermott City Nursing Home in Dermott. She was born March 1, 1909 in Yell County, AR to the late Thomas and Jennie Johnson Irons. Mrs. Humphreys was a Baptist and a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jess Humphreys.
She is survived by two sons, Clayton Humphreys of Fayetteville, NC and Clem Humphreys of Halley, AR; one daughter, Katherine Dalsys of Collins, AR; nine grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral service was at 9:00 a. m. Friday, April 27th at Halley Baptist Church with Rev. Ricky Burke and Rev. George Waldrup officiating. There was a graveside service at 3 p. m. Friday at Parks Cemetery in Gravelly, AR. Arrangements are by Griffin Funeral Service of McGehee. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Mary Fowler Leek, Newspaper: The Waldron News, Waldron, Arkansas, 5/2/2001)
Lurlene Delphia Humphreys, age 87, of Hollis passed away Thursday, May 21, 2015 at Arkansas Hospice in Hot Springs. Lurlene was born July 12, 1927, in Sapulpa, OK. to the late Lester Wallace & Ruby Jones Wilson. She was a member of the Jesus Name Pentecostal Church. She was a poultry farmer. Preceded in death by her husband, James O "Bob" Humphreys and sister, Ima Jean Wilson.
Survivors include her daughter, Carol & Art Pye of Hollis; son, Ben Humphreys of Hollis; sister, Loretta Davenport of Lompoc, CA; grandchildren, Christyl & Chris Rowland of Benton; Matthew & Heidi Pye of Jesseville; great-grandchildren, Alexis and Aleena Rowland; Hunter, Nicholas and Madilyn Pye.
Funeral service was held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 26 at the Jesus Name Pentecostal Church in Hollis with Bro. Rick Humphreys officiating. Burial will be at Nooner Cemetery. Visitation was 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. 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 May 27, 2015)
Nevelle Humphreys, formerly of Rover, passed away in Kansas City, Mo. where he and his family have been living since 1953. He was born June 10, 1904 in Rover, and passed away June 4, 1954, with death being due to a heart attack.
He is survived by his wife, Neomia; a daughter, Annie Maud, a son, Willie Reuben; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Humphreys of Rover; a sister, Mrs. Tom Pugh also of Rover; a brother Sherman Humphreys of Kansas City, Mo. a sister, Mrs. Glynn McBride of Madison, Wise. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 YRS AGO, DANVILLE, ARKANSAS - Originally published on Thursday, June 10, 1954)
Neville "Fiddler" Humphreys, aged 49, died at his home in Kansas City, Friday, after a very short illness.Mr. Humphreys had resided near Rover a long time, before going to Kansas City about a year ago. He was a native of Steve, a son of Robert R. and Anne Briggs Humphreys. In Kansas City he was employed by the Benson Mfg. Co., as Foreman Tool Checker.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Neomia Hunnicutt Humphreys, one son, Willie Reuben, .one daughter, Annie Maude, of the home, one brother, Sherman, of Kansas City, two-sisters, Mrs. Mary Joe McBride, Madison, Wisc.; and Mrs. Tom Pugh of Rover, and his parents, of Rover.
Funeral services were held at the Rover Baptist church Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Baptist Minister, Rev. J. D. Seymour, officiating. Interment in Rover cemetery. Services were in charge of the Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. . Casket Bearers were Buel Turner, Fred Blackstock, Joe Light, Buford Compton, W. Jay Clement, .W. T. Pugh, Albert Peck, and Carl Rowland. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Post-Dispatch, Dardanelle, Arkansas: 6-10-1954)
Two Brothers Die in Well Mishap - Two brothers died in a 47 foot well near Cove Mt. Tower last Thursday (5-24-1956). Richard Humphreys, 31, was overcome by what was described as a damp gas, resembling sewer gas, while he was cleaning out the well. He shouted that he was becoming ill and William Humphreys, 37, descended a rope to the bottom. William tied the rope about his brother, who others pulled to the top. By the time Richard was pulled out, he was dead. The rope was lowered to William. As he was being pulled up, he lost his grip and fell. He also was dead by the time he could be gotten out, either from injuries suffered in the fall or as a result of the gas. Each brother leaves a widow and six children. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 31, 1956)
Roma Humphreys, 64, of Danville, died at the Yell County hospital Thursday, November 4th [1965]. He was a retired farmer and a mason.
He is survived by his wife, Agnes; two sons, Robert L. of St. Louis, James H. of Danville; three daughters, Mrs. Susie C. Harvey of Briggsville, Mrs. Margaret Trent of Danville and Mrs. Dessie M. Avery of Lawton, Okla.; three brothers, Lee of Waldron, Zack of Dermont and Jess of MeGeehee; and ten grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Missionary Baptist Church in Danville by Rev. McElroy Saturday and burial was in the Point Lookout Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 1965)
Roma Humphreys, 64, of Danville, died at the Yell County hospital Thursday, November 4th [1965]. He was a retired farmer and a mason.
He is survived by his wife, Agnes; two sons, Robert L. of St. Louis, James H. of Danville; three daughters, Mrs. Susie C. Harvey of Briggsville, Mrs. Margaret Trent of Danville and Mrs. Dessie M. Avery of Lawton, Okla.; three brothers, Lee of Waldron, Zack of Dermont and Jess of MeGeehee; and ten grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Missionary Baptist Church in Danville by Rev. McElroy Saturday and burial was in the Point Lookout Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 1965)
Sherman (Tip) Humphreys, age 86, of Raytown, MO died May 28, 2001 in Baptist Hospital in Kansas City, MO. He was born January 17, 1915 in Rover, AR, son of Reuben and Annie Humphreys.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Pearl Miller Humphreys, his parents, two brothers, Nevelle and Laudelle Humphreys, infant twin sisters and a sister, Sybil Pugh of Rover, AR.
He is survived by his sister, Mary Jo McBride of Little Rock, AR; two nephews; three nieces; several great-nieces arid nephews, cousins and many friends wherever he was known.
Even though he had a congenital hearing problem, he was determined to do his past in World War II, even though he could not qualify for combat. He went to K. C. and worked at the North American Aircraft factory as a Master Electrician wiring B-25 Bombers until the war was over. Never allowing his hearing handicap to prevent success in anything he attempted, he became a Master Watchmaker graduating at the head of his group of 400 Watchmakers. After owning his own Jewelry Store in K. C. for a number of years, he became Hall's Hallmark Co. main jeweler and watchmaker until his poor eyesight necessitated his retirement. When Sherman was in his teens he joined the Baptist Church of Rover, AR and practiced his faith all his life; He was a supporter of Bales Baptist Church in Kansas City and attended Bible Study each week where he lived. His great sense of humor and a kind and helpful spirit among his neighbors and anybody whom he could help, made him well known and loved. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends, but many happy, memories of him and his life will remain. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 6, 2001)
Two Brothers Die in Well Mishap - Two brothers died in a 47 foot well near Cove Mt. Tower last Thursday (5-24-1956). Richard Humphreys, 31, was overcome by what was described as a damp gas, resembling sewer gas, while he was cleaning out the well. He shouted that he was becoming ill and William Humphreys, 37, descended a rope to the bottom. William tied the rope about his brother, who others pulled to the top. By the time Richard was pulled out, he was dead. The rope was lowered to William. As he was being pulled up, he lost his grip and fell. He also was dead by the time he could be gotten out, either from injuries suffered in the fall or as a result of the gas. Each brother leaves a widow and six children. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 31, 1956)
William Richard Humphrey, 91, of Danville died Monday. He was a retired farmer and has served for 33 years as secretary of the Fourche Valley School Board. He was a member of the Danville First Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, J. R. Humphrey of Little Rock; four daughters, Mrs. Carl Click of El Dorado, Mrs. W. B. Castleberry of Danville, Mrs. Pete Scott and Mrs. Thed Pickens of New Mexico; one brother, Reuben Humphrey of Rover; two sisters, Mrs. Lou Densmore and Mrs. Effie Gladden of Oklahoma, 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Wednesday at the First Baptist Church at Danville and burial was at the Rover Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 1966)
Howard P. Hundley, age 77 of West Sacramento, CA died Sunday, March 12, 2000. He was born December 4, 1922 in Casa AR to the late Springer and Lillie Parker Hundley. He was retired from Western Machinery in West Sacramento, CA.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Lillie Ann Hundley.
He is survived by, his wife of 41 years, Bettie Hundley; two sons and daughter-in-law, Jess and Brenda Hundley and Fred Hundley; two daughters and son-in-law Linda Hundley and Diane and Gary Self all of West Sacramento, CA; two brothers and sister-in-law, Josh and Reba Hundley of Sacramento, CA and Poker Hundley of Dardanelle, AR; four grandchildren, Jenice Hendley, Jess Hundley Jr. Cassandra Self and Nicholas Carpenter.
Graveside service was Friday at New Hope Cemetery by Rev. Bob Huie. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 22, 2000)
James W. "Poker Hundley, age 80 of Dardanelle, AR died Saturday, June 30, 2001 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, AR. He was born August 14, 1920 in Bryant's Cove, AR to the late Springer W. and Lillian Parker Hundley. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for Ben Hogan Construction Company, a farmer, 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Assembly of God Church.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Howard Hundley.
Survivors are one son and daughter-in-law, Joe Dan and Kathy Hundley of Tulsa, OK; two daughters and sons-in-law, Joan and Clifford Parsons and Brenda and Glen Moudy all of Dardanelle, AR; one brother, H. M. "Josh" Hundley of Sacramento, CA; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Graveside service was July 2, 2001 at New Hope Cemetery by Rev. Bob Hule. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 4, 2001)
Jewel Beck Hundley, age 93, of Dardanelle died Saturday at Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born June 4, 1908 in Casa. She was the daughter of the late George M. and Lucinda Elizabeth Mills Beck. She was a homemaker and worked for Valmac, now Tyson Industries.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Hundley; 3 sons, Jack, Gordon Lee, and an infant son; and one sister.
Survivors include her daughter, Doris Hickey of Dardanelle; six grandchildren, Kevin and Kim Hundley of Rhode Island, Tracy and Gordon Parker of Wills Point, TX, William L. Hickey, Jr. of Wills Point, TX, and Kim Hickey of Dardanelle, AR; three great grandchildren, J. J. and Brooke Hickey of Dardanelle, and Ross Michael Hickey of South Lake, TX; brothers, Lester Beck of Casa, Gaines B. Beck of Sikeston, MO, W. L. Beck of Pensacola, FL; two daughters-in-law, Betty Lou Hundley of Wills Point, TX and Louise Hundley of West Warwick, R. I. and several nephews and nieces.
Graveside services were Sunday, December 23 at 3:00 p. m. at Bryant's Cove Cemetery with Rev. True Fitch officiated by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 26, 2001)
Ms. Katherine M. Hundley, age 91, of Little Rock, AR died Wednesday, January 29, 1997 at the Dardanelle Hospital. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church, retired teacher from Conway and Yell County. She was born June 9, 1905 to the late George W. and Georgia E. Bennette Hundley.
Survivors include three sisters, Dorothy Mallie Stokes of Muskogee, OK, Mrs. Opal Redditt and Miss. Ludy Vey Hundley both of Little Rock, AR; also included are a host of nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held at the Bryants Cove Community Building January 31, 1997 by the Rev. Ray Smith. Interment followed in the Bryants Cove Cemetery. Service by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. Memorials may be made to the Bryants Cove Cemetery Association, c/o Linda Ward, 60 Tulip Road, Casa, AR 72025. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 5, 1997)
Mrs. Lillie P. Hundley, aged 64, of Garden Bottoms, wife of Springer W. Hundley, died Friday at a Russellville hospital. She was a native of Snowball and a Baptist.
Other survivors included three sons, James Hundley of Carden Bottoms, Howard and Herman Hundley, both of Sacramento, California; two brothers, Monroe M. Parker of Carden Bottoms and Floyd Parker of Long Beach, California; a sister Ada Jenkins of Willow Falls, OKla., four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Funeral was Monday at Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Dardanelle by Rev. Jimmy short. Burial was at New Hope Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 5, 1962)
Ludy Hundley, age 97 of Little Rock, died Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock. She was born July 3, 1910, near Casa, the daughter of the late George W and Georgia E. Bennett Hundley.
She is preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, S. W Hundley, WM. "Bill" Hundley, Alf Hundley, Percy Hundley, and an infant brother, Phineas Hundley; seven sisters, Jeanie Webb, Mayme Wilson, Angia McDonough, Agnes Stokes, Mallie Stokes, Katherine Hundley, and Thelma Harper. Ludy retired in 1982 after over 50 years of teaching school, 20 years of which was on foreign soil, working on military bases around the world.
Survivors include one sister, Opal Redditt of Little Rock and a host of nephews and nieces.
Funeral Services were held Friday, November 16, 2007, at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle, with Rev. Wayne Bookout officiating. Interment was in Bryant's Cove Cemetery. Pallbearers were A. D. Brixey, Bill Ward, Quentin Johnson, Roy Tillman, Jr. Marion Gordon, and A. B. Hundley. Honorary pallbearers were Bill Wyatt and Roger Stover. In addition to flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Bryant's Cove Cemetery Fund, c/o Linda Ward, 60 Tulip Road, Casa, AR 72025. Arrangements made by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 21, 2007)
Mr. Alja H. Hunnicutt, age80, of Rover, Yell County, AR died Wednesday, November 13, 1996 at his home. He was born April 4, 1916 in Gravelly, AR to the late C.E. and Lula Hunnicutt. He was a retired farmer and cattleman and a member of the Mount Vernon Baptist Church.
Survivors include: wife, Elois Jones Hunnicutt; two sons, Grady and Wayne Hunnicutt of Russellville; three daughters, Deltha Lowe of Portland, OR, Ola Jean Forrest of Jacksonville, FL and Pat James of Danville, AR; three brothers, Alvis Hunnicutt of Russellville, Troy and Delmas Hunnicutt of Tulsa, OK; two sisters, Leola Wagner of Tulsa, OK and Elsie Kitchens of River Bank, CA; then grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
Service was Friday at the Gravally Methodist Church with the Rev. Charlie Jones and Rev. Roy Forrest officiating. Burial was in Parks Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Brad James, Blake James, Craig Hunnicutt, Brian Hunnicutt, Lanny Dale Jones and Randal Jones. Honorary: Roy Colbert, Steve Matheson, Rick Sherrill, Billy Lofland, Jr., Jerry Jones, Trey Prewitt and Phillip Robinson. Services by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 11-20-1996)
IN LOVING MEMORY ALJA H. HUNNICUTT
BIRTH April 4, 1916, GRAVELLY, ARKANSAS
FOUND ETERNAL REST November 13, 1996, DANVILLE, ARKANSAS
PLACE AND TIME OF SERVICE GRAVELLY METHODIST CHURCH, 2:00 P. M. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1996, GRAVELLY, AR.
OFFICIATING REVEREND CHARLIE JONES, REVEREND ROY FORREST
BURIAL PARKS CEMETERY, SCOTT COUNTY, AR.
SURVIVORS: WIFE, ELOIS JONES HUNNICUTT, SONS, GRADY, WAYNE, DAUGHTERS, DELTHA LOWE, OLA JEAN FORREST, PAT JAMES, BROTHERS, ALVIS, TROY, DELMAS, SISTERS, LEOLA WAGNER, ELSIE KITCHENS, TEN GRANDCHILDREN AND FOUR GREAT GRANDCHILDREN (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 11/13/1996)
Actor Who Stayed Behind Beard for 45 Years Dies Arthur Hunnicutt, who hid behind my beard through 30 pictures and 25 Broadway plays spanning 45 years, died Wednesday at the Motion Picture and Television Hospital. He was 69 and had cancer.
Hunnicutt who boasted he last shaved in 1918 first drew critical acclaim in the 1930s in William Saroyan's play Love's Old Sweet Song. The star of that production was Walter Huston, who advised Hunnicutt never to accept a role if you aint part of the plot. Because if you are, they cant leave you out. The gravel voiced actor said that was the only advice he followed when he came to Hollywood and accepted a one-picture-a-year contract from Howard Hawks.
I never was too-fussy, what, that picture was about he told retired Times film critic Philip K. Scheuer in 1952 just so I was IN it. Hunnicutt whos most recent country-style roles were in the AcademyAward-wining movies Cat Ballou and Harry and Tonto was born in Arkansas and raised on a farm. And although he never succeeded in losing his Arkansas drawl, his acting abilities were such that he once portrayed Julius Caesar off Broadway.
Called the male Marjorie Main by writers and critics, he made his movie debut in 1942 in Wildcat and followed that with a series of Westerns and Civil War pictures that included Broken Arrow, The Red Badge of Courage and The Big Sky. He was the grizzled frontiersman who led Gary Cooper's troopers through the Florida swamp in Distant Drums and the hard-bitten Revolutionary War leader in Wall Disney's Swamp Fox television series. His last major role before he fell ill in 1974 was as the cat seller in Harry and Tonto. His other film credits included Pinky The Million Dollar Duck and El Dorado.
He leaves his wife, Pauline, of Los Angeles.
Services were held Friday at Old North Church, Forest Lawn Memorial Park Hollywood Hills.
Pictures include in Obit were Hunnicutt in Bonanza, 1970 and picture of Arthur Hunnicutt and Gary Cooper in Distant Drums. 1952. Born: Feb 17, 1919; Died Sept 26, 1979, Burial Sept 28, 1979. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Los Angeles Times; 10/1/1979)
Arthur Hunnicutt, Actor, Former Yell Countian Dies In California At age 68 Arthur Hunnicutt, a native of Gravelly, known as one of the best character Hollywood actors, died last Wednesday at the age of 68 after a long illness. Known for his unmistakably shaggy beard he grew in the 1950's, Hunnicutt became well known for his country-style parts he played in Academy Award-winning movies, Cat Ballou and Harry and Tonto.
He and his brothers were raised at Gravelly at the northeast border of Yell County. Hunnicutt attended school at Gravelly and came back there to teach after he completed his college degree, where he met his wife, Pauline, who also was a teacher at the school. He died at the Motion Picture and Television Hospital in Woodland Hills, California where he had been a patient since August 1978, a hospital spokesman said.
Born in 1911 in Gravelly, Hunnicutt graduated from Arkansas State Teachers College (now the University of Central Arkansas at Conway) and made his movie debut in 1942 with a role in Wildcat. In the 1950s, he appeared in a series of Westerns and Civil War movies, including Broken Arrow, The Red Badge of Courage and The Big Sky. Specializing in slow-speaking country characters, Hunnicutt established a solid career throughout the '60s and early '70s before he fell ill in 1974. Besides his role as the cat seller in Harry and Tonto, a story about an old man and a cat that won an Oscar for Art Carney in 1974, Hunnicutt also appeared in Cat Ballou, a spoof Western that won an Oscar for Lee Marvin in 1965. He appeared with John Wayne, who also died of cancer earlier this year, in El Dorado in 1967. In 1971, Hunnicutt appeared in the Walt Disney movie, Million Dollar Duck, and was cast in The Revengers a year later. Most recently he appeared on Broadway in Love's Old Sweet Song.
Hunnicutt, a member of the Screen Actors' Guild and Actors Equity is survived by his wife, Pauline Hunnicutt of Los Angeles, and three brothers Julian Hunnicutt of Danville. Gene Hunnicutt of Clarksville and Alvin Hunnicutt of Burbank, CA.
Funeral was at 3:30 p.m. Friday at Forrest Lawn Hollywood Hills Chapel, Bur-bank, CA. Graveside service an burial was in Coop Prairie Cemetery at Mansfield (Sebastian County) on Monday. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 10/3/1979)
Mrs. Bobby Sue Hunnicutt 33, of Moorpark, Calif., died during childbirth at a Ventura hospital on December 22. The infant, a boy, died two days later. Mrs. Hunnicutt, a native of Danville, had lived in Ventura County for the past 27 years.
She is survived by her husband, James; a son, Jimmy, and a daughter, Terry, of the home; her mother, Mrs. Audie Templeman of Havana; two brothers, Bill Templeman of Moorepark and Thurman Templeman of Havana; four sisters, Mrs. Helen Foster of Havana and Mrs. Salley Hilton, Mrs. Melba Hodges and Mrs. Willa Withington, all of Moorpark.
Funeral services were held at the Moorpark Community Methodist Church with burial in Ivy Lawn Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 1965)
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