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Missouri Walters Hunt - Mrs. Frank Hunt, aged 66, died Sunday, Oct 10th at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. James Stringer in Waldron. Funeral services were conducted at the Duncan Cemetery Monday by Rev. G.G. Johnson, pastor of the Methodist Church.
Deceased leaves three children, Mrs. Stringer, Mrs. Carter and a son Millard at Danville. Six children having preceded her. Mrs. Hunt was a kind, good woman, well respected and liked by all who knew her. We extend sympathy to the bereaved husband and children. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Barbara Hale Reynolds; Newspaper: The Advance Reporter; 10/14/1920)
Missouri Walters Hunt - Mrs. Frank Hunt died Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James Stringer, in Waldron, after an illness of several months. Mrs. Hunt was about 70 years of age and leaves a husband and two daughters, who have the sympathy of the Record in their bereavement. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Barbara Hale Reynolds; Newspaper: The Scott County Record; 10/14/1920)
Mrs. Myrtle Sarah Hunt, age 82 of Plainview, AR died Monday, April 17, 1995 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was born in Rover, August 14, 1912. She was a mother and homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Earl Hunt; four sons, Bill Hunt of Plainview, Charles Hunt of Casa, Eugene Hunt of Plainview and Tommy Hunt of Florida; three daughters, Dessie Hooker of Ola, Earline Dean of Alabama and Margie Hagroff of Florida; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Graveside funeral services were April 20 at the New Bethel Cemetery in Plainview, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 4/26/1995)
Nina Boles "Miss Nina" Hunt, age 91, of Dardanelle died Friday, November 4, 2005, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Russellville. She was born on December 11, 1913, in Dardanelle to Seth, Sr. and Sam Gordon "Gordie" Albright Boles. She was a mother, a homemaker, a Dardanelle Elementary School teacher for 34 years before retirement, a member of the Dardanelle Presbyterian Church, where she played the organ for 60 years, a life member of the Presbyterian Women Association, and cofounder of the Mt. Nebo nondenominational Sunday School. She was a graduate of Dardanelle High School, where she was inducted into the Dardanelle High School Hall of Honor. She received her BA in Education from Arkansas Tech University. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, the Yell County Retired Teachers Association, and a member of the Dardanelle Garden and Music Clubs.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles H. Hunt, Sr.
Survivors include her sons, Charles H. "Charley" Hunt, Jr. of North Little Rock, Thomas C. "Tommy" Hunt, Sr. of Dardanelle; daughters, Rebecca H. Bergen of Siloam Springs, Sarah H. Rogers of Russellville; a sister, Kitte Boles Baker of Russellville; 9 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held on Monday, November 07, 2005 at the Dardanelle Presbyterian Church with Rev. Kelly Pearson officiating. Internment was at Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Mark Thone, Ronnie Merritt, Bill Payne, William J. Bergen, Jr., Thomas C. "Tommy Hunt, Jr., Joseph S. "Joey" Hunt. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 9, 2005)
Mrs. Nora G. Hunt, age 89, of HOQUIAM, Wash. formerly of Plainview, a retired school teacher, widow of Ben V. Hunt, died Sunday. Mrs. Hunt was a Methodist.
Memorial service will be at 10 a. m. Saturday at Humphrey Funeral Home, Russellville, by the Rev, Ivan Byes. Burial will be in Hunt's Chapel Cemetery, Rover.
Survivors are two sons, Ben Henry Hunt of California and James I. Hunt of Washington; and two sisters, Mrs. V. P. Greene of Morrilton and Mrs. Marguerite Vann of Conway. (SSDI DOB: 7/19/1895) (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 2/-/1985)
Norma Hunt, 89, of Russellville, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017, at Legacy Heights Nursing Home in Russellville. The daughter of William and Grace Branch Freeman, she was born June 15, 1928, in Dover and was a Dover High School graduate. She was a Homemaker. Norma's accomplishments included raising three boys and one girl. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She enjoyed sewing and watching television.
She was preceded in death by her husband Basil Hunt; son, Robert Leon Hunt; parents, W.J. and Grace Freeman, two Sisters, Verna Carson and Mildred Eggleston.
Norma is survived by a daughter, Patricia DeLeon of Maryland; two sons, Roger Dale Hunt and Ronald Lee Hunt both of Russellville; three grandsons; a granddaughter and three great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 27, 2017)
Odis Grady Hunt, age 95 of Danville, died Sunday, March 22, 2009 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. He was born May 27, 1913 in Gravelly, Arkansas to the late Jess & Effie Blagg Hunt. He was a sawmill worker & Deacon of Mulberry Free Will Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife of 60 years, Elois Lemons Hunt, son, Billy K. Hunt and one brother.
Survivors include son & daughter-in-law, Bobby & Sue Hunt of Gravelly; daughter & son-in-Iaw, Shelba & David Harris of Bryant; daughter-in-law & husband, Veda & Randy Bradbury of Danville; 8 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; a host of family & friends.
Pallbearers were Brian Hunt, Johnny Mandera, Mike Hunt, Dennis & Jerry Defoor & Danny Russell. Funeral was March 24, 2009 at Mulberry Free Will Baptist Church in Gravelly. Burial was in Parks Cemetery. Arrangement by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 25, 2009)
Ray Hunt, age 92, of Havana died Tuesday, November 25 at Oak Manor Nursing Home in Booneville. He was born October 2, 1922 in Gravelly, Arkansas to the late Thomas and Hallie Hunt. He was a WWII Army Veteran, a painter and a member of the Havana Assembly of God Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Claudia Parker Hunt, sons, Charles Hunt and Parker Hunt, a daughter, Brenda Moeller, two grandsons, Gregory Charles Hunt and Thomas Scott Hunt.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Helen (Jim) Coots of Van Buren; Anna (David) Thornton of Bella Vista; son-in-law, Jim Moeller of Bella Vista; daughters-in-law, Mary Hunt of Bentonville and Wanda Hunt of Danville; 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Services were Friday, 10 AM at the Havana Assembly of God Church with Rev. Bob Caldwell officiating. Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery. Visitation was held after the service. Grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. Memorials may be made to the Havana Assembly of God Food Bank, Havana, Arkansas, 72842. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 3, 2014)
Robert Leon Hunt, age 53, formerly of Russellville, AR died Friday, September 8, 2006, in Wichita, KS. He was born February 19, 1953, in San Antonio, TX to Basil Hoyt and Norma Freeman Hunt. He was formerly employed at Wolf Creek Division of KG&E and WalMart. He was a member of the Church of Christ, was active in his community through Boy Scouts and the Benton, KS Lions Club. He was a beloved husband and father.
He was preceded in death by his father, Basil Hoyt Hunt.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Kay Ward Hunt of Benton, KS; a son, Ryan Hunt of Benton, KS; a daughter, Alicia LaViolette of Benton, KS; three grandchildren of Benton, KS; his mother, Norma Hunt of Russellville; two brothers Roger and Ronald Hunt of Russellville; a sister and brother-in-law, Patty and Paul DeLeon of Gatihersburg, MD and two. A family conducted
Memorial Service will be held 2 p. m. Friday, September 15, 2006, at the Westside Church of Christ. Burial will be private in Oakland Cemetery at Russellville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 13, 2006)
Mrs. Sarah Elmina Hunt, aged 89, of Tate Town, died at the Scott County Hospital Tuesday, February 20. She was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors are two sons, Agbert Hunt of Loving, New Mex. And Pat Hunt of Waltreak; two daughters, Mrs. Nomer Owens and Mrs. Alva Millard of Waltreak; one brother, Batie Beam of Springfield, Mo.; 23 grandchildren, 54 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 1, 1962)
Shirley M. Limbocker-Hunt of Blueball, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday, June 29, 2013 in Little Rock, Arkansas surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born May 25, 1938 to Rufus Banister and Vennie Esther (Maddox) Banister in Tallapoosa, Missouri. Shirley was 75 years, 1 month and 4 days old. Shirley was a member of the Egypt Freewill Baptist Church in Blueball, Arkansas. She was a very active member and strong in her belief and faith. She loved to share with others about God. As a young girl at the age of 17, Shirley married her late husband, Mr. Robert Limbocker. Together they shared 41 years of marital bliss. They raised two wonderful children and then they carried that precious title of "Grandparents". In 1996 Robert left this earth to be with his Lord and Savior in Heaven. Shirley, being the strong person she was, remained here on this earth and continued on. In 2010, Shirley was blessed to remarry another remarkable man, Norman L. Hunt. They spent the next few years together, being each other's companion, friend, confidant and just enjoyed life together. Shirley had a big warm smile that would brighten everyone's day. Shirley loved to talk and visit with people. She would leave such an impression on everyone she met, she was an unforgettable lady. In her quiet time, she enjoyed watching television. Shirley was a member of the Gravelly Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 580. As active as Shirley was, her family was the highlight of her life. Time spent with each of those grandchildren and great grandchildren was most precious to her. Memories made with family and friends were her most treasured.
Shirley leaves behind to cherish her memory, her loving husband, Norman L. Hunt of the home, one daughter, Glenda (Limbocker) Vaughn and husband Leslie Vaughn of Blueball, Arkansas, and one son Wendell Limbocker and daughter in law Karen Limbocker of Blueball, Arkansas. Grandma will forever be missed by three grandchildren: Chris Vaughn, Matthew Crumpler and Hannah Mae Limbocker, as well as three great grandchildren: Dakota Vaughn, Damon Vaughn and Madison Miller. Shirley will be missed by all that knew her and the many whose lives were impacted by her including her many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, friends and loved ones.
Shirley is preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Limbocker, her parents, Rufus and Esther Banister, one sister, Winnie Sills and one brother, Floyd Banister. Shirley's life celebration will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at the Egypt Freewill Baptist Church in Blueball, Arkansas with Rev. Rickey Hunt and Rev. Brian Rose officiating.
Interment will follow in the Egypt Cemetery in Blueball, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas. Shirley's pallbearers will be nephews: Ricky Sills, Glendale Farnsworth, Billy Farnsworth, James Farnsworth, Kenneth Limbocker and Bobby Limbocker. You may leave words of remembrance for Shirley's family by visiting: www.heritagememorialfh.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on July 3, 2013)
Shirley M. Limbocker-Hunt of Blueball, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday, June 29, 2013 in Little Rock, Arkansas surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born May 25, 1938 to Rufus Banister and Vennie Esther (Maddox) Banister in Tallapoosa, Missouri. Shirley was 75 years, 1 month and 4 days old. Shirley was a member of the Egypt Freewill Baptist Church in Blueball, Arkansas. She was a very active member and strong in her belief and faith. She loved to share with others about God. As a young girl at the age of 17, Shirley married her late husband, Mr. Robert Limbocker. Together they shared 41 years of marital bliss. They raised two wonderful children and then they carried that precious title of "Grandparents". In 1996 Robert left this earth to be with his Lord and Savior in Heaven. Shirley, being the strong person she was, remained here on this earth and continued on. In 2010, Shirley was blessed to remarry another remarkable man, Norman L. Hunt. They spent the next few years together, being each other's companion, friend, confidant and just enjoyed life together. Shirley had a big warm smile that would brighten everyone's day. Shirley loved to talk and visit with people. She would leave such an impression on everyone she met, she was an unforgettable lady. In her quiet time, she enjoyed watching television. Shirley was a member of the Gravelly Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 580. As active as Shirley was, her family was the highlight of her life. Time spent with each of those grandchildren and great grandchildren was most precious to her. Memories made with family and friends were her most treasured.
Shirley leaves behind to cherish her memory, her loving husband, Norman L. Hunt of the home, one daughter, Glenda (Limbocker) Vaughn and husband Leslie Vaughn of Blueball, Arkansas, and one son Wendell Limbocker and daughter in law Karen Limbocker of Blueball, Arkansas. Grandma will forever be missed by three grandchildren: Chris Vaughn, Matthew Crumpler and Hannah Mae Limbocker, as well as three great grandchildren: Dakota Vaughn, Damon Vaughn and Madison Miller. Shirley will be missed by all that knew her and the many whose lives were impacted by her including her many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, friends and loved ones.
Shirley is preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Limbocker, her parents, Rufus and Esther Banister, one sister, Winnie Sills and one brother, Floyd Banister. Shirley's life celebration will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at the Egypt Freewill Baptist Church in Blueball, Arkansas with Rev. Rickey Hunt and Rev. Brian Rose officiating.
Interment will follow in the Egypt Cemetery in Blueball, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas. Shirley's pallbearers will be nephews: Ricky Sills, Glendale Farnsworth, Billy Farnsworth, James Farnsworth, Kenneth Limbocker and Bobby Limbocker. You may leave words of remembrance for Shirley's family by visiting: www.heritagememorialfh.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on July 3, 2013)
Sidney T. Hunt, 93, of Corning, passed away Thurs. October 21, 2010 at Corning Therapy and Living Center in Corning. Mr. Hunt retired from Harold Implement Co. and pastured four churches, Reece Ridge, Moark Baptist, Knobel First Baptist, and Harmony Baptist. He was a charter member of Calvary Baptist Church and was a 32nd degree Mason. On August 3, 1935, he was united in marriage to Beaulah (Williams) Hunt.
She preceded him in death.
Survivors are six children Betty Gudinas of Murphysboro, IL, Imogene Miller of Corning, William "Bill" (Sharon) Hunt of Ft. Myers, FL, Melveta (Jerry) Bode of Greer, SC, Sidney "Steve" (Linda) Hunt, Jr. of Corning, and Peggy (David) Taylor of Corning; 25 grand-children; 40 great grandchildren; and 15 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Beaulah Hunt; parents William T. and Sarah (Roe) Hunt; two sons Charles E. and John Perry Hunt; one brother Leroy Hunt; sister Ruby Elmore; and four grandchildren Mitchell Hunt, Karen Sears, Jessica Miller, and Scott Hunt.
Services were held at Ermert Funeral Home in Corning with Rev. Sunny Williams officiating. Burial was at Corning Cemetery.
[additional information added by editor:] Sidney T. Hunt is the Great-Grandson of James Hunt Common Ancestor
* James Hunt (1784-1869) - Jane T. Adams (1817-1870) Married 26 Jul 1837
* Joel Cicero Hunt (1851- ) - Francis E. Hulsey (1855- )
* William Thomas "Will" Hunt (1886-1973) - Sarah F. Roe (1890-1920)
* Sidney T. Hunt (1917-2010)
(WWW.YellCountyObits.org,His obituary was published on Line @ Find A Grave. )
Sidney T. Hunt, 93, of Corning, passed away Thurs. October 21, 2010 at Corning Therapy and Living Center in Corning. Mr. Hunt retired from Harold Implement Co. and pastured four churches, Reece Ridge, Moark Baptist, Knobel First Baptist, and Harmony Baptist. He was a charter member of Calvary Baptist Church and was a 32nd degree Mason. On August 3, 1935, he was united in marriage to Beaulah (Williams) Hunt.
She preceded him in death.
Survivors are six children Betty Gudinas of Murphysboro, IL, Imogene Miller of Corning, William "Bill" (Sharon) Hunt of Ft. Myers, FL, Melveta (Jerry) Bode of Greer, SC, Sidney "Steve" (Linda) Hunt, Jr. of Corning, and Peggy (David) Taylor of Corning; 25 grand-children; 40 great grandchildren; and 15 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Beaulah Hunt; parents William T. and Sarah (Roe) Hunt; two sons Charles E. and John Perry Hunt; one brother Leroy Hunt; sister Ruby Elmore; and four grandchildren Mitchell Hunt, Karen Sears, Jessica Miller, and Scott Hunt.
Services were held at Ermert Funeral Home in Corning with Rev. Sunny Williams officiating. Burial was at Corning Cemetery.
[additional information added by editor:] Relationship Chart Sidney T. Hunt is the Great-Grandson of James Hunt Common Ancestor
* James Hunt (1784-1869)
* Jane T. Adams (1817-1870) Married 26 Jul 1837
* Joel Cicero Hunt (1851- ) Francis E. Hulsey (1855- )
* William Thomas "Will" Hunt (1886-1973) Sarah F. Roe (1890-1920)
* Sidney T. Hunt (1917-2010)
(WWW.YellCountyObits.org,His obituary was published on Line @ Find A Grave. )
Stella Johnson Hunt, age 83, of Ola, formerly of Bluffton died Saturday May 7, 1988 at her home. She was a native of Batesville and a homemaker, daughter of the late Walter and Mary Kent Johnson.
Survivors include one daughter, Mary Louise McAfee of Memphis, TN; one sister, Berta Shaw of Texas; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral was Monday at the Ola First Baptist Church by Rev. Henry Magee and Rev. Ken Reece. Burial was at Briggsville Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 11, 1988)
Tammy Sue Hunt, age 40, of Magazine, Arkansas died August 4, 2007 in Little Rock, AR. She was a nurse's aide.
She is survived by a daughter, Nichole Young of Dardanelle, and a son, Jeffery Young of Danville; a sister, Tina Henderson of Havana; two brothers, Robert Lee Persinger, Jr. of Havana and Jimmy Joe Boan of Springfield, MO; and a special friend, Keith Savage of Belleville; and three grandchildren.
Graveside service will be at 10:00 a. m. Thursday, August 9, 2007 at Ellington Cemetery Pavilion in Magazine with burial at Ellington Cemetery under the direction of Roller Funeral Home of Booneville. Visitation will be 6-8 p. m. Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at Roller Funeral Home in Booneville. Pallbearers will be Go Go Bottoms, John Freeman, Randy Henderson, Patrick Hollon, Wesley Boan and Lenny Kring. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 8, 2007)
Terri Juanita Hunt, age 46, a resident of De Queen, died Sunday, June 13, 2010 in Howard County with her husband, Michael and friends Carl and Carolyn Davis. She was born November 30, 1963 in Jacksonville, Arkansas. She was the owner and operator of Anything Grows Nursery and Greenhouse and she taught art at De Queen and Horatio Schools for seven years. Terri loved gardening and spending time with her family and friends.
Terri was preceded in death by her mother, Frances Garrison Henson.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Amber and Steven Chandler and one son, Clayton Hunt, all of De Queen; her father, Jesse Henson of Plainview, Arkansas; one sister Renae Humphreys and one brother, Monty Henson, both of Plainview, Arkansas; two grandchildren, Logan and Audrey Chandler; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
See also the obituary for Michael Lee Hunt Michael and Terri celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary this year. They were not only husband and wife, but best friends. They loved to travel and spend time with their family and friends. They will be greatly missed.
Funeral services were Friday, June 18, 2010 in the First Baptist Church in DeQueen with Rev. Scott Miller and Rev. Coy Arnold officiating. Burial was in the Chapel Hill Cemetery under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home. You may register on-line at WWW.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 23, 2010)
Thomas Parker Hunt of Bentonville, passed away unexpectedly June 8, 2014. He was born April 9, 1951 in Flagstaff, Arizona to Ray Theo Hunt and the late Claudia Ernestine Parker Hunt and was raised in Danville, Arkansas. After graduation from Danville High School, he continued his education at Southern Arkansas University Tech in Camden earning a degree in Graphic Design. That is where he met, and later married, his loving wife of 42 years Mary Jo Schneider Hunt, who survives. Early in his career, he created the logo for Arkansas State Parks and the character Ranger Ralph to promote Arkansas tourism. Besides owning his own firm, Hunt Design Associates in Bentonville, he was with Kendal King Group and with Walmart. Following retirement, he was equally as busy in his 2nd career gardening, fishing and his family. He was a down-to-earth, hard- working, honest, outgoing, life- long Christian who deeply loved ancl trusted his God, who shared with those less-fortunate and who invested in others, both as a youth minister for many years and as a trusted friend of honesty and integrity to all.
Parker was preceded by his mother; a son, Thomas Scott Hunt; a sister, Brinda Kay Moeller and a brother, Charles Leo Hunt.
He is survived by his wife, Mary of the home; his father, Ray Theo Hunt of Boonville, Arkansas; 2 daughters, Christy Anna Gaudio and husband Peter of Atlanta, Georgia and Katie Theresa Wylie and husband Heith of Conway; and a son, Jeremy Parker Hunt and wife Lily of Bentonville; 2 sisters, Anna Thornton and husband David of Bella Vista and Helen Coots and husband James of Van Buren; 4 grandchildren, Natalie Naomi Hunt, Lindsey Guadalupe Hunt, Christian Parker Hunt and Levi Parker Hunt.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 11th at Wesleyan Nazarene Church, 505 NW 5th St. Bentonville with Interment following at Bentonville Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Bentonville Wesleyan Nazarene Church Youth Ministry, 505 NW 5th St., Bentonville, AR 72712 or to Samaritan Community Center, PO Box 939, Rogers, Arkansas 72757. Online condolences may be expressed at www.Callison-Lough.com (Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, pub. Jun 11, 2014) (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,His obituary was published 11 Jun 2014 in Danville, Yell County, Arkansas. )
Mr. Walter C. Hunt, aged 83 years, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. W. M. Briscoe, whom he was visiting in Waco, Tex., Sunday April 21, 1940.
The remains were brought to Dardanelle, home of deceased, the funeral being conducted Monday afternoon at the Cornwell Funeral Home. At the funeral service Hon. W. P. Smith, of Little Rock, an intimate friend of the family, paid touching tribute to the life and character of Mr. Hunt, following which he introduced Senator F. D. Majors, who as a representative of the local bar, of which deceased was for half a century an honored member, delivered an impressive funeral oration. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery. Mr. Hunt was born in Dardanelle on December 19, 1856, and spent his entire life here, being a member of an early-day pioneer family that played a stellar part in the development of this section of Arkansas. Following the completion of his education, which included a year at college, Mr. Hunt as a young man taught school. Later he entered the legal profession and for many years practiced law in this Judicial District. He was a man of high Character and strong victions. It is said of him that as an attorney he never defended a client whom he felt was guilty. He was a deep student and a man of much learning. He was kindly and considerate and companionable. He was devoted to checkers, at which game he was expert, and of late years he spent many pleasant hours with local devotees of the game, all of whom were his close personal friends. Mr.
Hunt is survived by four children, two sons and two daughters: Ralph Hunt, of Germantown, Tenn., Surrey Hunt, of Lake Charles, La., Mrs. W. M. Briscoe, of Waco, Tex., and Mrs. John Black, of Holly Grove, Ark., all of whom were present at the service; also by several nieces, nephews and other relatives. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Post-Dispatch Newspaper, Dardanelle, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 25, 1940)
William David Hunt, better known as Bill, of Dutch Creek, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, November 14, 2017, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Bill was born July 2, 1960, in Danville, Arkansas to Audie and Effie Black Hunt. Bill was 57 years old. As a young man Bill met and married the love of his life, Vonda Reed Hunt. Together they spent 36 years of raising five children and then they enjoyed being grandparents. Above all else, Bill loved his time spent with his family and friends. Bill was known for his hard work, but when he had some down time he looked forward to going hunting. He has taught many youngsters the love of the out-doors. Friends and neighbors alike could always depend on Bill for anything needed. Bill leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving and devoted wife, Vonda of the home, five children: Jodie Slater and husband Lynn of Dutch Creek, Arkansas, Ashley Manning of Waldron, Arkansas, Tesia Owens and husband Clayton, Audie Hunt and Haleigh Wilson and Evan Hunt and Emily Hale all of Dutch Creek, Arkansas. Papa will forever remain in the hearts of his grandchildren: Dain, Korbin, Karlee, Kason, Natallie, Austin, Effie, Hunter, Heaven and Faith as well as two new babies due in a few months.
Bill is also survived by his siblings: Jerry Hunt and wife Billie, Deborah Horn and husband Lewis, Tammy Sanders and Beth George and husband Jim. Bill will be missed by all that knew him and the many whose lives he impacted, including a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, cousins, friends, neighbors and loved ones dear to his heart.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Audie and Effie Hunt.
Bill's graveside life celebration was at 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 17, 2017, at the Hunt Cemetery in Dutch Creek, Arkansas with Rev. Larry Pat Millard officiating. Interment will follow. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas. Bill's pallbearers were Evan Hunt, Audie Hunt, Lynn Slater, Clayton Owens, Jerry Hunt and Yancey Brown. Bill's visitation was Thursday, November 16, 2017 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas. You may leave words of remembrance for Bill's family by visiting: www.heritagememorialfh.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 22, 2017)
Willie Floyd Hunt, 88, of Greenwood, died Friday, May 14, 2004, at Greenwood. Born June 19, 1915 at Gravelly, AR, he was a member of Harvey's Chapel Baptist Church and U. S. Navy veteran. He was predeceased by his parents, Jessie Cecil and Effie Lee (Blagg) Hunt; and one son, Billy Don Hunt.
Survivors include his wife, Hazel Hunt of Greenwood, AR; three sons, Jerry and Shirley Hunt and Gary Hunt, all of Greenwood, AR and Jackie Hunt of Hot Springs, AR; one brother, Odis Hunt of Danville, AR; two grandsons, Tony and Jerry Hunt; two granddaughters, Melissa Radley and Deena Birdwell; great-grandchildren, Allison and Madison Hunt, Heather Radley, Whitney, Tiffney, Brittney and Ashley Hunt and Nathaniel Radley; and one great-great grandson, Bray den Radley.
Service was May 18, 2004, in Harvey's Chapel Baptist Church with Brother Joe Thompson and Brother Jim Walker officiating. Burial was in Hughes Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mark Jackson, Marcus Jackson, Dale Kemp, Roger Tolleson, Jason Vincent, and Gilbert Huddleston. Honorary pallbearers are the 4 Men's Sunday School Class and employees of Pink Bud Nursing Home. Memorials may be made to Harvey's Chapel Baptist Church. Arrangements are by Caruth Hale Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 19, 2004)
Services Held For Danville Soldier Cpl. Wyatt M. Hunt was born at Danville December 29, 1921 and was killed in Italy July 5, 1945 at the age of 24. He lived in Danville all his life and entered the Army on October 6, 1941. Cpl. Hunt received his training at Camp Gruber, Oklahoma and Ft. Sam Houston, Texas. He was shipped to Norm Africa and later to Italy. He served with the 88th Inf. Div. 5th Army. Cpl.
Hunt is survived by his widow, Mrs. Imogene Hunt and daughter, Joyce Marie Hunt, of Havana; his parents Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Hunt of Danville; three brothers, Coy of Danville, Gervase, Okla. City, Okla. and Basil in the U. S. Army; one sister, Mrs. G. S. Pence of Norman, Okla.
He was buried in the National Cemetery at Ft. Smith on Wednesday, March 16. The many flowers were beautiful. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, March 24, 1949)
John Turner Hunter, age 56, died October 19 at the Nashville Hospital in Nashville, Kansas. He was born at Plainview to William Henry and Sallie Hunter and was a Baptist. He moved from Arkansas to Kansas in 1928, where he made his home until his death.
Survivors include his wife, Martha; four sons, Joe and Dean of the home, Robert of Holtville, Calif., and Barger of Iuka, Kansas; two sisters, Mrs. Lulu Love of Russellville and Mrs. Willie Tygart of Danville; and four grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 1963)
William Henry Hunter was born in Mississippi, November 17, 1865 and passed away in Danville, AR, August 12, 1948 at the age of 81years, 8 months and 26 days. He came to Yell county when a boy and was a resident of this county the rest of his life. He joined the Baptist Church when a young man and remained active in church work all of his life. On February 3, 1895 he was united in marriage with Sally Barger. To this union was born five children. Two children died in childhood. He was also preceded in death by Mrs. Hunter who passed away in February 1930.
He is survived by three children Mrs. Lulu Love, Dardanelle, John Hunter, Sharon Kansas and Mrs. Willie Tygart, Danville; five grandsons, Robert, Marion, Joe and Dean Hunter, William Barger Tygart and other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were conducted at the Danville Baptist Church Friday, the Rev. John Freeman officiating, and under the direction of the Cornwell Funeral Home. Interment was in Moore's Hill Cemetery. Active pall bearers were Raymond Walden, Joe Ray, Toney, Sivley, Bill Millsap, Bob Pledger, Lewis Nelson and Thed Pickens. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 19, 1948)
Betty L. (Hood) Hurd, age 77, of Little Rock, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Wednesday. March 9, 2011. She was born September 27, 1933 in Waveland, Arkansas to the late James H. and Lillie M. Hood. Betty graduated high school, beauty school and had owned her own beauty shop for a number of years when she passed away. Betty had great pleasure in helping ladies of all ages to look beautiful on the outside and be beautiful on the inside.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Betty is survived by her husband, John M. Hurd; brother, James L. Hood (Sue); nephew, James Stephen (Steve) Hood and niece, Lisa D. Hood. Memorial service was March 14, 2011 at Geyer Springs First Baptist Church, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Memorials may be made to Baptist Hospice, 11900 Colonel Glenn Road. Little Rock, Arkansas 72210. Arrangements provided by Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, Little Rock. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 16, 2011)
Charlene L. Hurlburt passed away at St. Luke's Northland Hospital August 10, 2010. Charlene was born September 14, 1930 to Velma & Charley Ginn in Independence, MO. The family moved to Boulder, CO in 1945. She graduated from Boulder HS in 1948. She married Lyle B. Hurlburt later and moved back to the Kansas City area. Later her and Lyle moved to Ola, AR.
She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents, her brother Ernest (Bud) Ginn, her mother-in-law, father-in-law, and sister-in-law.
She is survived by her three children, Virginia Johnson-Millsap and husband Houston Hurlburt of Colorado and Dwayne Hurlburt of Riverside, MO; two grandchildren Bonnie Avis, Dawn Hurlburt; two sisters, Mae Hidy and Norma Jean Wood; many nieces and nephews, Aunt Fern Parker of Lee Summit, MO and her beloved friend Bill Watson of Ola, AR.
Services were at Family Worship Center in Smithville, MO on August 14th. Burial in Barry Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 25, 2010)
Howard Hurlburt, Jr., a resident of Dardanelle, Arkansas formally of Bethany and Hamden, Connecticut died November 20, 2013 at his home after a lengthy illness, he was 65. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, he was raised in Hamden and graduated from Lyman Hall High School. He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War and had an honorable discharge. Howie's fire service career began when he joined the Mt. Carmel Volunteer Fire Company in 1965. He became a member of the career department in 1970 (after working two years for the Public Works department) and was one of Hamden's first EMTs the following year. In 1976, Howie was among Hamden's first eight paramedics. Following a brief stint as the Department's first Mechanic in 1984, Howie was promoted to Lieutenant in the fire department and was assigned to Platoons 3 and 4 until his retirement in 1993. He also worked for Murrays, New Haven Ambulance, Flanagan, Nutiles and Mayfair ambulance services. He mentored many new firefighters, paramedics and EMT's. Howie was also a volunteer firefighter and EMT for the Bethany Fire Department & Ambulance Corps. Always the life of the party, he enjoyed being with his friends and always had a story or two to tell! When he was younger, he worked with his family at Hurlburt Nurseries and the family landscaping business. Upon relocating to Arkansas, he became a licensed LPN and Respiratory Therapist and worked in several hospitals in the Danville/Dardanelle area where he was respected for his clinical skills, knowledge and friendship.
Howie is survived by his wife Audrey Hurlburt her children Carly and David Pettit all of Dardanelle; Andrew Medley and family of Atkins; mother Nancy Saccani Hurlburt (Hamden Town Clerk) of Hamden, Ct., and two sons Edward Hurlburt and his wife Naomi of Lincolville, Me., and Craig and his wife Kim Hurlburt of Rhoade Island. Step-children, Bunny Furr-Rye of Russellville, Bruce Burchard and family of new Blaine. Also left behind are his Brother Clark Hurlburt (retired Deputy Fire Chief Hamden Fire) and wife Susan of Bethany, Ct., and Sister Betsy Gaffney and husband Paul of Trucksville, Pa. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Amanda, Rowan and Freya Hurlburt and nieces Shannon Gaffney Castineira and Liz Hurlburt. He was pre-deceased by his wife Joanne Hurlburt and father Howard Hurlburt, Sr. Viewing hours were Friday night from 6-8 at Cornwell in Danville.
A chapel service was held Saturday at 2 pm at Danville Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel and the burial is private. 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 Nov 27, 2013)
Jo Ann Hurlburt, age 48, of Belleville, AR died Sunday, September 5, 2004 at her home. She was born in Sacramento, CA on December 30, 1955. She was a retired Chambers Memorial Hospital nurse's aide.
She was preceded in death by her father, Claudie Crone.
Survivors include her husband, Howard Hurlburt; her mother, Ruth Caviness Crone of Plainview, AR; three children, Bunny Baker of Russellville, Bruce Burchard of Plainview, AR and Danny Jo Furr of Belleville, AR; four brothers, Larry, Buster and Tony Crone all of Plainview, AR and William Crone of Ola, AR; four sisters, Ruthie Cole and Janet Haney of Ola, AR, Joyce Williams of Birta, AR and Nancy Wilcutt of Centerville, AR; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside funeral service will be Thursday, September 9, 2004 at 11:00 a. m. at New Hope Cemetery at Dardanelle, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers wee Kenny Williams, Buddy Baker, Timothy Crone, Bob Howell, Jay and Colby Hiatt. The family will receive friends Thursday morning 8 to 10 at the funeral home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 8, 2004)
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