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DARDANELLE - Clifford William Johnson, age 68, died today, December 30, 1985, at his home here. He was a native of Delaware, veteran of World War II, and the son of the late Fred and Minnie McClure Johnson. He was a retired supervisor of Valmac Industries.
Survivors include his wife, Agnes Deeds Johnson; a grandson, Jay Hopson of Dardanelle, and a sister, Modean Trusty of North Little Rock.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Ann Hopson, and a son, Jimmy Dell Johnson.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Tuesday, December 31, at Cornell Chapel by the Rev. Lonnie Guess. Burial will be in Graves Cemetery. Pallbearers are Active: Ura Walker, Jean Hopper, James Gentry, Lynn Walter, Jess George, Steve George and Les Thone. Honorary: Jimmy Hopson, Howe Trusty, Mike Trusty, Freddie Trusty, Joey Johnson and Paul Baker. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1985)
Cynthia Gail Johnson, age 60, of Havana passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017, at the Chambers Memorial Hospital.
Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at the Moores' Chapel Church. Visitation was held 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Tuesday at the funeral home. Full obit will be in Wednesday's paper. 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 27, 2017)
Dalton Kemp Johnson and Brooklyn Page Johnson, infant son and daughter of Jason and La Donna Lacey Johnson of Ola, AR died Friday, September 18, 1998 at AMI St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville. They are survived by a sister, Cassandra Nicole Johnson of Centerville, AR; paternal grandmother, Sue Johnson of Ola, AR; maternal grandparents, Donald Lacey of Plainview, AR and Patsy and Carl Hales of Ola, AR; maternal great-grandparents, Shirley and Junior Brothers of Plainview, AR and John and Tippy Lacey of Heber Springs, AR.
Graveside service was Tuesday, September 22, 1998 at the Salem Cemetery by John McCourt. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 23, 1998)
Delania Bell Johnson, 94, of Clarksville passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016, in Russellville, AR. Delania was born January 10, 1922, in Harmony, Arkansas to the late Robert and Nora Hartlein Basham.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Troy Johnson, two sisters: Louise Wheeler and Imogene Johnson, and one daughter: Joye Gayle Domerese Tackett.
Delania is survived by one daughter: Kathy Domerese (Dennis) Standridge of Clarksville, two grandsons: Butch (Toni) Tackett of Russellville and Mark Standridge of Clarksville, two granddaughters: Karen Tackett of Danville and Amber Standridge (Jon) Beckmann of San Antonio, TX, two great-grandsons: Matthew Crumpler of Danville and Johann Elijah Standridge Beckmann of San Antonio, TX, three great-granddaughters: Hannah Limbocker (Logan) Taylor of Danville, Carleigh Joy Tackett of Russellville and Evalyn Charis Beckmann of San Antonio, TX and son-in-law, William Tackett, II of Danville. She is also survived by many other family members and friends. Delania graduated from Clarksville High School and worked as a homemaker and then for the Eye Group of Fort Smith for over 20 years. She was a charter member of Cherry Street Baptist Church as well as the Eta Rho chapter of Beta Sigma Phi.
Funeral Service will be held Thursday, July 21, 2016, 10:00 a.m. at Cherry Street Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Harmony Cemetery in Johnson County, Arkansas. No visitation is planned. Service under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 20, 2016)
Donald Johnson, age 57, of Everton, AR passed away Sunday morning, December 26, 1999 at the Baxter County Regional Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born May 25, 1942 at Cash, son of Clyde and Gertie Chestine Johnson. He was a former auto body repairman and of the Baptist belief. He was united in marriage to Louise Belding December 8, 1973.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Ronald Johnson, his twin brother and Jimmy Johnson and a son, Danny Hall.
He is survived by, his wife, Mrs. Louise Johnson of the home; four sons, Ronald Johnson of Walnut Ridge, Douglas Johnson of Lynn, David Hall of Maynard and Glen Hall of Arkansas; a daughter, Shirley Smith of Flippin; a brother, Lloyd Johnson of Swifton; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be Wednesday, December 29, 1999 at 1:00 P. M. in the Bryan Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Bob Smith officiating. Interment will be in Strangers Home Cemetery under the direction of the Bryan Funeral Home of Hoxie. Pallbearers will be Roy Johnson, Rex Pierce, Jr. Junior Haskett, Lester Herring, Gary Blackburn and Jason Tinker. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 29, 1999)
Donald K. Johnson, CMS US Air Force, Ret., of Dardanelle, AR died Friday, November 12, 2010 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. He was born April 12, 1926 in Conesville, IO to Lillian (Johnson) Vale. After graduating from high school, Don served two years in the Navy as WWII ended. In December 1949, he joined the Air Force with the rank of Chief Master Sergeant after 21 years of service. He retired from active duty in 1969. He and his wife moved to Dardanelle 33 years ago.
He was preceded in death by his adopted family, Mathilda and Andrew Johnson; three adopted brothers, Eric, Edgar and Arvid Johnson; three sisters, Elvera Maxwell, Edith Baker, and Margaret Zimmerman.
He is survived by his wife, Betty. The body will be cremated.
Memorials may be made to Delaware Rural Fire Association, Delaware, AR 72835. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 17, 2010)
Mrs. Dorothy Lee Johnson, age 80, a resident of Wilburton all her life, died Saturday. (February 15, 1985) She was born March 15, 1904, in Holsum Prairie. She was a Latimer county rancher.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Jones Chapel. Wayne Holcomb officiated. Burial was in Damon cemetery. Pallbearers were Jim Walden, Jim Cathey, Chub Cathey, Ovie Cathey, Edward Cathey and Rex Cathey.
Mrs. Johnson was a member of the Baptist church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harris Johnson on Dec. 7, 1965.
She is survived by two sons, Frank Johnson of Lolita, TX and Perry Johnson of the Higgins vicinity; four brothers, two sisters, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 2/15/1985)
Elbert Wilson Johnson, 80, died April 26th at the Yell County Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Ethel; two sisters, Mrs. Lou Ferrell of McAlester, Okla., and Mrs. Lucy Ousley of Craig, Mo.; several nieces and nephews. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 30, 1959)
Elbert Wilson Johnson, age 80, died April 26, 1959 at the Yell County Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Ethel; two sisters, Mrs. Lou Ferrell of McAlester, Okla. and Mrs. Lucy Ousley of Craig, Mo.; several nieces and nephews. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD. 50 Years Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 30, 1959)
Elizabeth "Betty" Cassoon Johnson passed on Saturday September 6, 2014.
She was preceded in death by her Husband of 53 years, Donald K. Johnson; parents Nick and Frances Cassoon, four sisters Nita Burns, Elsie Littlefield, Frances Ali, Mary Rose Cassoon and four brothers Frank, Nick, Joseph, and John Cassoon.
She is survived by a sister Violet (Vi) Gauthreaux of Athens, GA and a brother William (Bill) Cassoon of Bethel Park, PA and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Johnson was born in Coverdale (Bethel Park), PA on April 23, 1928 and graduated from Bethel High School in Bethel Park in 1946. In 1949 Betty Joined the US Air Force and was assigned to the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. In 1952 she was assigned to SHAPE Headquarters in Paris, France where she worked for General Dwight D. Eisenhower. In September 1951 Donald Johnson, who was also in the Air Force, and Betty were married. From 1951 throughout Donald's Air Force career, they traveled to various assignments around the World. In the early days of space exploration Betty and Don worked at Cape Canaveral, Fl. He was in weather forecasting and Betty as a civil service employee in support of the launches. In the late sixties they were in Europe and then they were at Rantoul Air Base in Rantoul, IL. In 1977 they moved to their home on Lake Dardanelle, Yell County, Arkansas. Betty was an avid gardener and member of the Town & Country Garden Club, Dardanelle, Arkansas. Betty attended the Dardanelle Missionary Baptist Church. As per her request, there will not be a memorial service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Her obituary was published 8 Sep 2014 on Line @ www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com. )
Mrs. Ethel Nancy Johnson, aged 73, of Havana died at her home Wednesday, March 21st. She was a life-long resident of Yell County and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors are two brothers, Arley Corbin and Clinton Corbin of Havana; two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Lampkins and Mrs. Lura Veleff, also of Havana; and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral was 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Havana Church of Christ by Howard Cassidy. Burial was At McBride Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 29, 1962)
Mrs. Forestine Tidwell Johnson, age 63, of Plainview, died Sunday, June 11, 1995, at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. She was born in Decalb, AL, September 30, 1931, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Tidwell. She was a mother and homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, David Johnson and wife Marlyn of Dover, AR, and Donny Johnson and wife Sarah of Delaware, AR; two daughters, Debra Blankinship and husband Leon of Rover, ART and Diana Johnson of Austin, TX; and 13 grandchildren.
Funeral Services were held Tuesday, June 13, 1995, at 10:00 a. m. at the Plainview Assembly of God Church with Sister Wilma Whorton officiating. Burial was in Hunt Chapel Cemetery in Rover. Arrangements made by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 6/14/95)
Mrs. Gussie Pearl Johnson, age 80 of New Blaine, AR died Sunday, February 1, 1998 at her home. She was born November 14, 1917 in Redrock, AR to the late George W. and Grovie Cowell Shatswell. She was a homemaker and mother and a member of the Glory Bound Pentecostal Church in Dardanelle, AR. Surviving is a son, Melvin Farmer of New Blaine; three daughters, Loretta Roberson of Dardanelle, AR, Levon Case of New Blaine, AR and Lorece Lane of Delaware, AR. grandchildren, Marcie Crouch, Johnny Rapp, Lonnie Probert, Lori Justice, Chris Declue, Tammy Case, Kenneth Case, Eddie Case, Wayne Case, Jeff Dawson, Autumn Rezin, Lisa Scott, Ronny Farmer, David Farmer and Aaron Farmer; several great grandchildren; one great-great grandchildren and several nephews and nieces.
Service was February 4, 1998 at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle, AR with the Rev. Benny Sims officiating. Interment was in the Rest Haven Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. Pallbearers were grandsons Ronny, Aaron Farmer, Jeff Dawson, Wayne, Eddie and Kennth Case. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 11, 1998)
Helen Johnson, age 82, of Ola, AR died Thursday, April 26, 2001 at Mitchell Nursing Home in Danville, AR. She was born June 8, 1918 at Birta, AR to William and Josie Ellison Jones. She was a member of the Birta Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ted Johnson.
Survivors include, two sons and daughter-in-law, George Johnson of Little Rock, AR and Ted and Verna Johnson of Birta, AR; three daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Garry McElderry of Greeley, CO, Judy and Ronnie Taylor of Noxon, MT and Betty Johnson of Ola, AR; eight grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Funeral service was Monday at Birta Baptist Church. Burial was in Birta Cemetery by Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 2, 2001)
Helen Jewell Johnson, age 94, of Ola passed away Monday, December 26, 2016 at her home. She was born January 7, 1922, in Baldknob, Arkansas to the late Bert & Effie Lewis McIntosh. She was a mother and homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, Herman Johnson and Noel Via; son, Carol Via; infant son Ronnie Delbert Via; grandson, Ronnie Adams.
Survivors include her children, Donnie & Maria Via of Ola; Noelene Barnett of Ola; Robert & Lisa Via of Ozark; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren and daughter-in-law, Alice Via of Pottsville.
Graveside were held on 2 pm Friday, December 30, 2016 at Birta Cemetery. Pallbearers included Tim Via, Jim Via, Gill Via, Noel Via, Bobby Johnson, and Marty Allred. 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 Jan 4, 2017)
Mrs. Hoyt Johnston, 46, of Greenfield, Calif., a native of Atkins, died Sunday, October 2, in a fall from a 70 foot national forest cliff near the Pacific coast. She and her husband were in route home on a drive. Mrs. Johnston had gotten out of the car driven by her husband to take a walk. Johnston, 48, waited in the car for about 19 minutes, then started looking for her. He found the body at the bottom of the cliff. Mrs. Johnston had lived at Greenfield for 24 years, was a bookkeeper for 17 years, and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Her husband, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Johnston of Route 4, Russellville, is a labor contractor.
Survivors also include one son, David Johnston of Russellville; two brothers, L.D. Duvall of Henrietta, Calif, and Shannon Duvall of Richmond, Calif; and one sister, Mrs. Orpha Roberts of Greenfield. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 1966)
Ida Mildred Clement Johnson, age 91, of Givens Estates Methodist Retirement Community in Asheville, NC died Tuesday, August 13, 2002. She was born October 19, 1910 in Rover, Arkansas, to Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Clement. She was educated there, comleting the last two years of high school and two years of college at Arkansas Technological University in Russellville, AR. She completed her degree in Home Economics at Oklahoma State University where she was the only woman on the Student Senate. She was employed by the Arkansas Extension Service in Wynne, AR for 9 years. On May 7, 1943 she married First Lt. Hollie Arvel Johnson. After his discharge in Dec, 1945, they made their home on Martling Road, Albertville, Alabama in the Hustleville community where they were members of Fairview United Methodist Church. Mrs. Johnson served the church in various capacities including teaching the women's Sunday School Class for many years. She helped organize the first Bible School, served as Communion Steward, and on various church committees. She taught at Asbury Junior High School from 1949-1954. She developed their lunchroom and operated it in its beginning alongside her teaching duties. She taught at McCord Avenue Elementary School and at Evans Elementary School in Albertville from 1955-1973. She was a member of the Marshall County Chapter of Kappa Kappa Iota and served as State Treasurer. She was leader of a Girl Scout Troop for 5 years, beginning in 1955. She began the county day camp and directed it for two years. After her retirement, she was an active volunteer in the auxiliary of the Marshall County Medical Center South, helping establish the Lifeline Project. She was recognized for her efforts in Soil Conservation by the Marshall County District. She moved to Givens Estates United Methodist Retirement Community in Asheville, NC, in 1997.
She was preceded in death by her husband and her brothers, Charles B. "Foots" Clement of Memphis, TN, Marc Ray Clement of Tuscaloosa, AL, and W. J. Clement of Russellville, AR.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Mary Rebecca and Joseph Eugene Parks of Asheville, NC; her granddaughter, Ida Lee Norrell of Greensboro, NC, and her grandson, David Clement Norrell of Los Angeles, CA; one niece and 4 nephews.
A memorial service was held Saturday, August 17, 2002 at 2:00 p. m. at Fairview United Methodist Church in Hustleville. Memorial gifts may be made to Boaz-Albertville Hospital Auxiliary Lifeline Project, Hospice of Marshall County, Gevens Estates United Methodist Retirement Community, Glennwood Mental Health Adult Services, or the Crippled Children's Hospital in Birmingham. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 21, 2002)
Mrs. Irene Johnson, age 28, died in a Russellville hospital June 13 after a long and serious illness. She professed faith in Christ and became a member of the Missionary Baptist church of Yeager, Oklahoma, at the age of 18. She attended college at Ada, Oklahoma, and taught in the Lamar, Okla. Schools for three years. Mrs. Johnson had an uplifted faith and a fast anchored hope in God. She is survived by a son, Kenneth Gene, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Johnson; two brothers, Opal and Herbert, two sisters, Mary Ruth Johnson and Mrs. C.C. Dean. Mrs.
Dean resides in Yeager, Oklahoma and the other survivors reside in Danville.
Funeral services were conducted by G. W. Hunnicutt at the Baptist Church with burial in the Danville cemetery. Pall bearers were Charley Clement, Fred Russell, Cecil Dale, Denver Merritt, Roy Horn, and Josh Tygart. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 1939)
Two Men Drown in Muddy Creek The bodies of J. Brun Johnson and J. Neal Jones, both of Fort Smith, were recovered from the swollen waters of Muddy Creek one mile east of Story Wednesday. Buford Nichols of Story noticed that the railing of the bridge over the creek was torn away and saw tracks leading directly into the water about 6:30 a.m., and reported his findings to the sheriff's office in Mount Ida. A team of skin divers from Hot Springs, Neland Hignight, Ed Johnson, and Rody Wilson, were called and located the car completely submerged. The creek was swollen by over five inches of rain during the 1st 24 hours. Johnson's body was found approximately 1/4 mile below the car, a 1965 Chrysler. Jones' body was recovered about three hours later. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sept 1965)
Two Men Drown in Muddy Creek The bodies of J. Brun Johnson and J. Neal Jones, both of Fort Smith, were recovered from the swollen waters of Muddy Creek one mile east of Story Wednesday. Buford Nichols of Story noticed that the railing of the bridge over the creek was torn away and saw tracks leading directly into the water about 6:30 a.m., and reported his findings to the sheriff's office in Mount Ida. A team of skin divers from Hot Springs, Neland Hignight, Ed Johnson, and Rody Wilson, were called and located the car completely submerged. The creek was swollen by over five inches of rain during the 1st 24 hours. Johnson's body was found approximately 1/4 mile below the car, a 1965 Chrysler. Jones' body was recovered about three hours later. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sept 1965)
James "Jim" C. Johnson, age 82, of Danville passed away Thursday, July 5, 2012 at his home. He was born September 15, 1929 in Bauxite, AR to the late Thomas & Maude James Johnson. He was a WWII & Korea Air Force Veteran, a member of the Danville United Methodist Church and a member of the Danville Masonic Lodge #41. Preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Jean Roberdes Johnson; granddaughters, Cassidy Johnson and Cynthia Payne; brothers, Virgil, Dock, Ernest, Lilburn, Wesley Johnson; sisters, Pauline Borders, Lorene White, Ora Faye Bentsen and Bertha Parson.
Survivors include his wife, Lucille Moody Johnson; daughters, Brenda & John Payne of Clarksville; Gloria & John McDonald of Fresno, CA; son, Jerry C. & Kathleene Johnson of Houston, TX; grandchildren Jamie Payne of Clarksville, Joey Payne of Rogers, Jacob Coleman of Georgia, A.J. McDonald of Fresno, CA, Sylvia & Stephanie Blowers of Arizona and Brandi Johnson of AR., great grandchildren, Maegan Payne, Braden Payne, Braxton Payne all of Clarksville and Ethan Payne of Rogers; step-children Lou & Larry Ennis of Bluffton; Ron & Tanya Moody of RusseIIville; Charles & Debbie Moody of Dardanelle; 6 step-grandchildren, 3 step-great-grandchildren; sister Ola Mac Harrell of No. Little Rock.
Funeral service was July 7, at the Danville United Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Sullinger officiating. Burial was at Earl Ladd Cemetery. PalIbearers included Jamie Payne, Joey Payne, David Damon, David Garner, Joe Monroe and Larry Garner. Honorary pallbearers included Roy Asbill, Ron Moody and Austin Moody. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Online guest book and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, pub. Jul 11, 2012) (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,His obituary was published 11 Jul 2012, Danville, Yell County, Arkansas. )
James L. (Toby) Johnson, age 75, a resident of Ola, AR died Wednesday, April 30, 1997 at Chambers Memorial Hospital at Danville, AR. He was born on March 5, 1922 at Ola, AR to Henry and Catherine Long) Johnson. He was a retired Laborer with Deltic Farm and Timber Company. He was an Air Force veteran of WWII having served in the European Theater. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Herman Johnson.
Survivors include two sisters, Floy Chambers of Pasadena, TX and Loretta Coker of Plainview, AR; five nieces; three nephews; four great-nephews; five great-nieces and two great-great nephews.
Graveside service and burial was May 2, 1997 at the Oakland Cemetery east of Ola, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 7, 1997)
Jessie W. Johnson, 69, of Moreland, AR, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 12, at his home. The son of Burl and Mary Naomi Mashburn Johnson, he was born March 20, 1942 in Dardanelle, AR.
He is survived by his wife Mary Belle Johnson; two daughters Sondra Brown and Michele Summers; a son Michael Johnson; two grandchildren Lindsey and Logan Brown; two step grandchildren Kent and Sierra Summers; two brothers Wesley Johnson and Larry Johnson; and a sister Rita Poynter.
Funeral was May 16, at Oak Grove Free Will Baptist Church. Brother David Downum, Brother James Chronister, and Brother Mark Simmons officiated. Pallbearers were Jack George, Jackie Randall, Paul David and Eugene Duvall, Danny Johnston, Jody Poynter, and Kenneth Johnson. Burial was at Hudson Cemetery in Moreland, AR by Humphrey Funeral Service. Internet obituary and on-line guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 18, 2011)
John Edward Johnson, age 70, of Dardanelle died Sunday, December 1, 2013 at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home. He was born August 17, 1943 at Newport to the late George Clifton and Izetta Odell Love Johnson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Jimmy Johnson; a granddaughter, Nichole Johnson and a son-in-law, JM Graves III.
Survivors include his wife, Sharon Johnson of Dardanelle; two daughters, three sisters, and three grandchildren.
Graveside services was held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Doug Linker, Mark Linker, Ike John Freeman, Brent Linker, Joseph Linker, Don Pierce. Memorial Donations may be made to Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home, 220 John Babish Lane, Russellville, Arkansas 72801 Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 4, 2013)
John Edward Johnson age 70 of Dardanelle died Sunday, December 1, 2013 at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home. He was born August 17, 1943 at Newport to the late George Clifton and Izetta Odell Love Johnson. He was a Navy Veteran and a lifetime member of the VFW in Sapulpa, OK.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Jimmy Johnson; a granddaughter, Nichole Johnson and a son-in-law, JM Graves III.
Survivors include his wife, Sharon Johnson of Dardanelle; two daughters, Vickie Pierce and husband Don of Broken Arrow, OK, Izetta Nichole Graves of Dardanelle; three sisters, Shirley Malenshek of Dardanelle, Mary Foster of Russellville, Peggy Dawson of Dardanelle; three grandchildren, Kourtney Pierce, Madison Graves, Jake Graves.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00P.M., Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Pallbearers will be Doug Linker, Mark Linker, Ike John Freeman, Brent Linker, Joseph Linker, Don Pierce. Memorial Donations may be made to Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home, 220 John Babish Lane, Russellville, Arkansas 72801 Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,pub. Dec 3, 2013, On-Line at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com)
Mrs. Jophelia Johnson, age 85, of Dardanelle, AR died Saturday, April 17, 1999 at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville, AR. She was born February 15, 1914 in Blackwell, AR to the late Shedreick and Minnie Moore Gay. She was a homemaker and mother and a member of Bethel AME Church.
Survivors are six sons, Jimmy Johnson of Russellville, Jerry Johnson of California, Wendell Johnson and Andy Johnson both of Dardanelle, AR, Claudius Johnson of Little Rock and Thomas Johnson of Richwood, TX; three daughters, Jean Thompson of Southfield, MI, Verna Williams of Kansas City, KS and Linda Thompson of Dardanelle, AR; one brother, Robert Gay of Michigan; one sister, Mary Moody of California and a host of other relatives and friends.
Service was April 20 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Casper Pinkney and Rev. Kenneth Kellybrew officiating. Interment was in Oak Ridge Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 21, 1999)
Joyce Elaine Johnson, age 74 of Dardanelle, died Friday, June 24, 2005 at her home. She was born August 17, 1930 in Dover to the late Elmer and Homer Fellers Henderson. She was a retired food service supervisor and a member of the Pleasant Grove Church of Christ.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward C. Johnson; son, Randy Edward Johnson; brother, Nyle Henderson and sister, Aileene McAlister.
Survivors include her family, Brenda and Tommy Fowler and Ernest Wickersham of Dardanelle; brothers-in-law, Elmo McAlister of Dover, Monroe Johnson of CA; sisters-in-law, Carolyn Henderson of MI, Ila Jean Andrews of Russellville; nephews, James McAlister, Larry McAlister, Tracy Henderson; nieces, Debbie Witt, Paula Spitler, Lana George; along with many other nephews and nieces and great and great-great nephews and nieces.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Redmond Eubanks and Jerry Turner officiating. Internment was at Rushing Cemetery in Dover by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Pallbearers were James McAlister, Larry McAlister, James R. McAlister, Shannon Young, Shane Young, Paul Johnson, Mike Johnson, Bruce Bowmen, David George and Doug George. I Honorary pallbearers were Maxie and Marlene Shinn and Buffy Bowman, Tommy Spitler, Dr. Jerry Hodges and Dr. William Berry, staff of Arkansas Hospice, Dr. David DeSoto, staff of National Park Hospital, staff of River Valley Kidney Center, staff of Arkansas Heart Hospital, Dr, Bruce Murphy and the Yell County Record Family. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 29, 2005)
Larry David Johnson, age 65, of Clarksville, AR died March 26, 2013 at Clarksville. He was born July 9, 1947 in Carden Bottom, Yell County, Arkansas, to Burl and Naomi Mashburn Johnson. He was the 5th Judicial District Drug Task Force Coordinator and attend Stillwell Baptist Church and enjoyed farming and four wheeling.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jesse Johnson.
He is survived by, his wife, Theresa Hewitt Johnson of Clarksville, AR, sons, David Johnson of Centerville, Josh Riddell and Aaron Ashlock both of Clarksville, AR; daughters, Kim Judkins of Dardanelle and Lauren Ashlock of Clarksville; a brother, Wesley Johnson of Roseville, CA; the mother of his children, Judy Johnson of Dardanelle; grandchildren, Macey and Gaige Judkins, Cassandra Johnson, Braydon and Whitley Catlett, Brylee and Joshua Riddell, Jr.
Service was March 30 at the Clarksville School Fine Arts Building in Clarksville with Bro. Jim Goodman officiating. Burial was in Patterson Springs Cemetery at Ozark, AR. Pallbearers were Larry Jones, Shannon Holman, Mike Hamilton, Tony Haley, Chad Stephens and David Bevis. Honorary were Donnie Anderson, Charles Over, Jerry Roper, Mike Quails and Dan Short. Arrangements by Broussard Funeral Home, Clarksville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 3, 2013)
Larry David Johnson, age 65, of Clarksville, AR died March 26, 2013 at Clarksville. He was born July 9, 1947 in Carden Bottom, Yell County, Arkansas, to Burl and Naomi Mashburn Johnson. He was the 5th Judicial District Drug Task Force Coordinator and attend Stillwell Baptist Church and enjoyed farming and four wheeling.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jesse Johnson.
He is survived by, his wife, Theresa Hewitt Johnson of Clarksville, AR, sons, David Johnson of Centerville, Josh Riddell and Aaron Ashlock both of Clarksville, AR; daughters, Kim Judkins of Dardanelle and Lauren Ashlock of Clarksville; a brother, Wesley Johnson of Roseville, CA; the mother of his children, Judy Johnson of Dardanelle; grandchildren, Macey and Gaige Judkins, Cassandra Johnson, Braydon and Whitley Catlett, Brylee and Joshua Riddell, Jr.
Service was March 30 at the Clarksville School Fine Arts Building in Clarksville with Bro. Jim Goodman officiating. Burial was in Patterson Springs Cemetery at Ozark, AR. Pallbearers were Larry Jones, Shannon Holman, Mike Hamilton, Tony Haley, Chad Stephens and David Bevis. Honorary were Donnie Anderson, Charles Over, Jerry Roper, Mike Quails and Dan Short. Arrangements by Broussard Funeral Home, Clarksville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 3, 2013)
Leon Johnson, age 76 of Dardanelle, died Tuesday, November 6, 2007, at Dardanelle Nursing Center. He was born May 6, 1931, at Oklahoma City, OK, to the late Robert A. and Stella Lee Higgins Johnson. He was an insurance agent for Shelter Insurance for 37 years and an Air Force veteran.
He is preceded in death by his parents and wife of 52 years, Alice Marie Johnson.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Kim Johnson of Fayetteville; daughter and son-in-law, Lee and Todd Turzak of Dardanelle; sister, Virginia Dimitt of Dardanelle; four grandchildren, Tyler Johnson, Taylor Johnson, Kyle Scott and Stuart Scott; numerous other family and friends.
Funeral services were held Thursday, November 8, 2007 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle, with Ralph Weinhold officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery at Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Avril Sims, Ken Alexander, Ray Ferguson, Kent Dollar, Selso Tovar, and Robert Roberts. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 14, 2007)
Malissia Johnson, age 52, wife of Melvin Johnson of Hollis, died Sunday at a Morrilton hospital after a long illness. She was the daughter of Uriah and Frankie Baker. She was a lifelong resident of Perry County and a Baptist.
Survivors other than her husband are her mother, Mrs. Frankie Baker of Hollis; a brother, Sammie Baker of Alpin; a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Chezem of Perryville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD. 50 Years Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 7, 1959)
Mrs. Martha Jane Johnson, age 83, of Ola died Sunday, September 29, 1985, at Little Rock. She was the daughter of the late Cicero and Mary Frisby George, and a member of Ola United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a son, Claude L. Johnson of Little Rock; two sisters, Zada Johnson and Dema Storment of Ola; eight grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Tuesday at Ola United Methodist Church by the Rev. Randy Grimmett. Burial will be in Birta Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1985)
Martha Jean Johnson, age 88, of Ola died Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at Dardanelle Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born December 4, 1929, at Birta, Arkansas to the late Earl and Ora J. George Gaydon. She loved reading, spending time with her family and running the roads with her good friend, Nancy Sloan.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Clyde Tillery and Leon Gaydon.
Survivors include her children, Marie Lawrence, James Johnson, Bruce Johnson (Connie), Bobby Johnson (Terri), Bonnie McGee (Joey); one sister, Carrie Dean Carriker (Bill); six grandchildren, Jeanna Reddell, Jessica Robinson, Joshua Johnson, Cory Johnson, Amanda Alphabet, Zach Grendell; fourteen great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; one nephew, Retired Col. Russ Carriker (Cheryl) and two great nephews.
Funeral services were field at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, December 30, 2017, at the Ola First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Birta Cemetery. Visitation was Friday, December 29, 2017, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 3, 2018)
Mrs. Alice Mitchell Johnson, 87, died December 3, 1941. She was born in Alabama, but came to Arkansas at the age of 13 and was a member of the Baptist Church since she was 14 years old. She lived most of her life in Yell County.
She is survived by seven daughters: Mrs. Mamie Clines, Rover; Mrs. Alice Reese, Visila, California; Mrs. Minnie Auld, Ada, Oklahoma; Mrs. Malisa Bratton, Cedar Glades,; Mrs. Mable Keenum and Mrs. Josa Marshall, Mt. Pine; and Miss Lona Johnson, Ada, Oklahoma, two sons, J.V., Visila, California and Johnnie, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was laid to rest by the side of her husband [James Elwood Johnson] in Whitley Cemetery, December 4th.
[**Website Editor's Note: her burial site is recorded in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Briggsville, Yell County, Arkansas] (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 1942)
Mary Ellen Johnson, age 72, of Danville, AR, died Monday, May 25, 2009 at her home. She was born October 13, 1936 in Spiro, OK to the late Elbert Hamilton and Ellen Self Wilburn. She was a retired care giver, and a member of Jehovahs Witnesses Kingdom Hall.
She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Duane Johnson, sister Mae Woods and brothers Pete, Verrill and Eugene Wilburn.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Sandi Short of Russellville, Debbie and Todd Barnett of Wattsburg, PA, Pamela Coffelt of Longview, TX, Kelly & Joe Carello of Mitchells, SD; six grandchildren, Jennifer, Jason, Stacy, Colby, Amanda and Michael; seven great-children, Hannah, Wesley, Ashton, Christopher, Riley, Alex and Bubby and a sister Viney Underwood of California.
Memorial service was May 30 at Jehovahs Witnesses Kingdom Hall in Dardanelle. Burial was in Russell Cemetery in Belleville. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 3, 2009)
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