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William "Boy" Leon Jones, Jr. age 4 of Dardanelle died Sunday, January 22, 2006 with his mother at her home. He was born August 30, 2001 at Russellville to William Leon and Marilyn Sue Warren Jones.
He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Stanley Warren.
Survivors include his father, William Jones of Belleville; sisters, Brittany Nicole Jones, Billie Breanna Marie Jones, both of Dardanelle; grandparents, Mary Jane Warren of Dardanelle, Ray and Mary Jones of Dardanelle and several aunts and uncles.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 26, 2006 at 2:00 p. m. at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Walter A. Gorman officiating. Interment will be in Brearley Cemetery under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Pallbearers will be Edgar Brandon, Wesley Brandon, Billy Joe Jones, Rustin Jones, Roy Lewallen, Charlie Reed and Gary Hopper. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 25, 2006)
William D. Jones, 71, of Dardanelle and formerly of Waveland died Friday, October 14, in a Paris nursing home. He was a retired carpenter of the Corps of Engineers, and a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Billy of Dardanelle and Jack with the U.S. Navy in California; one sister, Mrs. Ethel Austin of Norman, Okla; and one grandson.
Funeral services were held at the Cornwell Chapel at Dardanelle Monday by Rev. Charles Casteel. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery at Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 19, 1967)
William Harold Jones died September 14, 1949 in Houston, Texas. He was born and raised in Yell County and lived in the Mount Carmel community he served in World War I and after the war went to work for the Missouri-Pacific rail road and was a conductor at his death.
He leaves three brothers and three sisters, relatives and a host of friends to mourn his loss. His brothers, J. O. Jones, Little Rock; J. H. Jones Jr. Cleveland, Ohio; Paul Edwin Jones, New York city; sisters, Grace Speight and Mrs. Lillian Nesom of the home, Mt. Carmel, and Mrs. Frances Sharrock, Conway. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 22, 1949)
William Ples Jones was born April 9th, 1876 in Yell County and passed away January 29, 1952 in the Baptist State Hospital in Little Rock.
He is survived by five children. One son, Odis Jones, of Carlsbad, New Mexico; four daughters, Mrs. Effie Roberts and Mrs. Bonnie Cannon of Little Rock, Mrs. Dessie Whitten of Upland, Calif. and Mrs. Lessie Whitten of Rover; eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Daniel Chestney, of Plainview; two half sisters, Mrs. Luke Coates of Ozark, Mrs. Elbert Ross of Watson; one half-brother, Charlie Jones of Otis, New Mexico. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 7, 1952)
Wylie Gerald Jones, age 75, of Delaware died Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at River Valley Medical Center. He was born February 4, 1939 at Brawley, California to the late Wylie Raymond Jones and Ruth Alice Brown. He was a former member of the California National Guard and was pastor of the Delaware First Baptist Church for 25 years. Wylie loved to play the guitar and spend time with his family and church.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Christine Wurst Jones of Delaware; three children, Melissa Smith and husband Jeff of Havana, Mike Jones of Dardanelle, Matthew Jones and wife Amanda of Olathe, Kansas; one brother, Bill Jones and wife Sue of Arizona; twin sisters, Ola Lea Talbert of California, Ona Lou Silva and husband Reggie of Arizona; eight grandchildren, Christa Bartlett, Tyler Smith, Bryce Jones, Sydney Jones, Marissa Sullivan, Tara Zieammerman, Zandra Lalla, Candence Barton and three great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, July 5, 2014 at the Delaware First Baptist Church Bro. Jeff Smith and Bro. Howard Kisor officiating. Burial will be in Graves Cemetery. Pallbearers were Johnny Norris, John Farnam, Gary Miller, Bryan Whitson, Kevin Underwood, Kenneth Latham. Honorary Pallbearers will be the members of the Delaware First Baptist Church. In Lieu of Flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 70, Delaware, Arkansas 72835. 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 Jul 9, 2014)
Graveside services for Audrey Jewell Jordan, 89, of Woodlake will be at 11 A.M. Thursday at Woodlake District Cemetery. Mrs. Jordan, a homemaker, died Thursday December 21, 2000. Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Memorial Chapel. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Newspaper, The Fresno Bee, Fresno, California, Obituary was published on Dec 26, 2000)
AUDREY JEWELL MARSHALL JORDAN Graveside services for Audrey Jewell Jordan, 89, of Woodlake will be at 11 a. m. Thursday at Woodlake District Cemetery.
Mrs. Jordan, a homemaker, died Thursday December 21, 2000. Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p. m. Wednesday at Miller Memorial Chapel.
[additional information Audrey Marshall was born to Martha Jane "Jannie" Darter and Isaac M. Marshall in probably Yell Co. AR. ] (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Cindy Massey, Newspaper: The Fresno Bee, Fresno, California, 12/26/2000)
Bill Jordan, age 80, of Malvern, AR passed away Friday, April 9, 2004 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Hot Springs. He was born July 22, 1923 in Malvern to Samuel and Maude Evelyn (Bailey) Jordan. He was a retired Electrical Cellman at Reyholds Metals Company and served in the Army Air Force during WWII and the Korean War as a CBI in the Asian Pacific. He loved fishing and hunting and was an avid baseball and football fan. He was a Deacon at Gilead Baptist Church and was also a Sunday School teacher and trustee.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Blanche (Keys) Jordan; two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Larry Duke and Cynthia and Billy Bosley both of Friendship; one son and daughter-in-law, Victor and Lesa Jordan of Prattsville; one sister, Mary Ann Hill of Malvern; six grandchildren and one great-grandson.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Jack Jordan; a daughter, Tanyea Renea Jordan and a grandson, Joseph Duke.
Funeral service was April 11 at the Regency Funeral Home Chapel with Brothers Walter Yarbrough and Milton George officiating. Burial was in the Harp Cemetery. Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home of Malvern. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 14, 2004)
Blanche Keys Jordan, 83, passed April 24, 2017. Born in Briggsville, AR on September 28, 1933, to Monroe and Cora Spears Keys. She was predeceased by her siblings Richard, Ike, Sterling Keys, Oma George, Dealy Corder and Tressie Hawkins. She was predeceased by her husband, Billy Jordan, whom she married in 1953, infant daughter, Tanya Ranea.
She is survived by one son, Victor Jordan, and two daughters, Linda Duke Burris, and Cindy Siratt all of Malvern.
Visitation was April 26 from 6-8 pm at Regency Funeral Home and services was held April 27 2 pm in the Regency Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Harp Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gilead Baptist Church, 26036 Highway 67, Malvern, Arkansas 72104. Arrangements are by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guest book at www.regencyfuneralhome.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 3, 2017)
(WWW.YellCountyObits.org,His obituary was published 31 Aug 2011, Danville, Yell County, Arkansas. )
WILLIAM THOMAS JORDAN Graveside services for William Thomas "Tommy" Jordan, 89, of Woodlake, will be held at 10 a. m. today at Miller Memorial Woodlake Chapel.
Mr. Jordan, employed in sales for Boas Minnow Farm for eight years before retiring, died Sunday.
[additional information William T. Jordan was born June 25, 1906 in probably Franklin Co. AR and died June 23, 1996. His mother was Almeda Mitchell.] (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Cindy Massey, Newspaper: The Fresno Bee, Fresno, California, 06/26/1996)
Sam Joseph, 53, of Shreveport, La died on April 19, 1986.
Survivors include his wife, Jeannette; three sons, Jason, Douglas and Warren; and two daughters, Janet and Laura, all of Shreveport; his mother, Pearl King of Little Rock; three sisters, Viva Shipley of Little Rock, Letha Hoggard of Memphis, TN and Mary Ellen King of Little Rock.
Burial was held at Mountain Springs Cemetery, Tuesday, April 24 with Military rites. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Howard J. Joy, age 66, of Heber Springs, father of Gary D. Joy of Ola and May J. Lovell of Danville, died Tuesday, February 24, 1987.
Survivors also include his wife, Mrs. Virgie M. Joy; five other sons, two other daughters, three sisters, five half-brothers, 37 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Saturday at Cedar Heights Free Will Baptist Church at Quitman. Burial with military honors will be in Woodrow Cemetery in Cleburne County by Olmstead Funeral Home of Heber Springs. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1987)
Truman Judd, age 70, of Dardanelle, AR died Thursday, August 19, 2004 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Little Rock. He was born July 15, 1934, the son of Harvey and Berthe Bullock Judd in Asphalt, KY. He was an Army Veteran, a plumber and a member of the Centerville Free Will Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by five brothers, Alvie, Elmer, Dallas, Howard and Leslie Judd and one sister, Aline Guilliam.
Survivors include his wife, Mayrene Judd of Dardanelle; three sons and daughters-in-law, Bobby and Nora Judd of Dardanelle, Steve and Lynn Judd of Olivehurst, CA and Ralph and Frances Judd of Tampa, FL; one sister, Chlorine McEntire of Hector; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was August 23, 2004 at the Centerville Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Lewis officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery at Dardanelle by Humphrey Funeral Service. Military honors were provided by Boyce-Woods VFW Post 3141. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 25, 2004)
Burl Doylus Judkins, 96, a resident of Dardanelle died Saturday, September 23, 2006 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. He was born March 20, 1910 in Atkins, Arkansas to John Lewis Judkins and Dora Boudra Judkins. He spent his early years in Bells Chapel Community in Pope County. He was a farmer for over 50 years in the Dardanelle area. In 1957, their family was chosen as Yell County Farm Family of the Year. He raised cattle and was a longtime member of the Yell County Cattleman's Association and the First United Methodist Church in Dardanelle.
He is preceded in death by a younger brother, Earl Loylus; his mother and father; his wife, Minnie Lee Carrigan Judkins and his step-mother, Lona Judkins Hill. His survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Dora and Doyle Gunter of Russellville, Betty and Jim Coffey of Dardanelle; son and daughter-in-law, John and Linda Judkins of Dardanelle; four grandchildren and spouses, Kimberly Davenport of Fort Smith, Buddy and Jeanene Gunter of Erie, PA, Johnny and Kim Judkins of Dardanelle, Andrew and Brandi Judkins of Fayetteville; six great-grandchildren, Rachel Davenport, Ben and Liam Gunter, Macey and Gaige Judkins and Fuller Judkins.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 26, 2006, 2:00 p. m. with Rev. Roger Glover officiating. Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church Building Fund, Dardanelle, Arkansas 72834. Active pallbearers were Mark Thone, Ron Merritt, Ronnie Tucker, Bob Griffin, and Albert A. Lovelle. Honorary pallbearers were grandchildren, Kim Davenport, John Judkins, Jr. Andrew Judkins and Bud Gunter. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 27, 2006)
DARDANELLE - Johnny L. "Flea" Judkins, 58, of Dardanelle died Monday, August 25, (2003) at Baptist Medical Center at Little Rock. Born November 13, 1944, in Carden Bottoms, he was the son of the late Radis and Viola Hancock Judkins, a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of Boyce-Woods Post 3141 of Veterans of Foreign Wars and Piney Fork Church of Christ. He retired after 25 years with the Arkansas National Guard and after 34 years as a supervisor for ConAgra Foods.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Thomas Ray Judkins, Loyd Judkins and Bruce Judkins; a sister, Barbara Warren; and a sister-in-law, Wanda Judkins.
Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Shirley McConnell Judkins; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Lance Judkins of Russellville, and Scott and Michelle Judkins of Henderson, Ky.; a brother, Gary Don Judkins of Dover; a sister, Margarette McGee of Washington; a half-brother, Frank Judkins of Oklahoma; three half-sisters, Jewell Boyce of Dardanelle, Grace Campbell of Missouri and Millie Phelps of California; and five grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Cornwell Chapel. Burial with military honors by Boyce-Woods Post 3141 of Veterans of Foreign Wars will be in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. Pallbearers: Active -- Chuck Standridge, Mike Whitbey, Mario Magers, Benny Boling, Bill Christy, Tim Crain, Lyndell Elkins and Dover Caldwell. Honorary -- Dr. William Scott, Dr. Gene D. Ring, past and present employees of ConAgra Foods, and the Dardanelle High School Class of 1962. Visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 tonight at the funeral home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,The Courier Newspaper, Russellville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 28, 2003)
Sandra Joyce Judkins, age 46 of Bonanza, died Monday, April 20, 2009. She was born August 6, 1962 in Russellville, the daughter of Walter Roy and Geraldine Ann Rector.
She is preceded in death by her in-laws, Bruce and Francis Judkins; maternal grandparents, Joseph and Ruth Cavanaugh; paternal grandparents, Doc Rector and Sybil Nail.
Survivors include her husband, Rick Judkins, Bonanza; parents, Walter and Geraldine Rector, Dardanelle; daughter, Bridgette Wells, Ft. Smith; stepson and daughter-in-law, Greg and Jennifer Judkins, Lowell, AR; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Wayne Rector, Conway and Richard and Sunni Rector, Ft. Smith; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Cindy and Marty Mullen, Rogers, Brenda and Shelly Borden, Vilonia; granddaughter, Caitlyn Bagby, Ft. Smith; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bruce and Debra Judkins, Ft. Smith; many other relatives.
Funeral services were Friday, April 24, 2009, St. Augustine Catholic Church in Dardanelle. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 29, 2009)
Wanda Faye Standridge Judkins, age 61, a resident of Dover, AR, died Sunday, December 1, 2002 at her home in Dover. She was born on October 9, 1941 in Lamar, AR to Charles Washington and Lura Mae (Owens) Standridge. She married Gary Don Judkins on September 2, 1977 in Dover. She was a homemaker, enjoyed shopping and collecting Angels and loved her "grandbabies" She was a member of the Gospel Lighthouse Pentecostal Church of Dover.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a twin brother, Clinton Ray Standridge, brothers, Herbert and Donald "Pete" Standridge and a sister, Ruth Clark.
She is survived by her husband, Gary Judkins of Dover, AR; six children, Tim & Vicki Mayhew of Dover, Thomas Tina Mayhew of West Fork, AR, Tereasa Warnick & John Hopson of Dover, AR, Jeffrey Teresa Judkins of Ft. Smith, AR, Lisa & Tim Whitten of Russellville, AR and Traci & Steven Taylor of Russellville, AR; one sister, Jewell and Norvel English of Dover, AR; one brother, Charles and Lenora Standridge of Dover, AR and 15 grandbabies.
Funeral service will be today, December 4, 2002 at the Gospel Lighthouse Pentecostal Church officiated by Bro. Bob Freeman and Bro. Dewayne Pritchard. Burial will be at Annie's Chapel Cemetery at Hagarville, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. The family will receive friends from 9:00-11:00 a. m. Wednesday morning at Humphrey's. Casket bearers will be Mike Curtis, Doyle Peerman, Randy Hopson, Marvin Eaton, James Freeman and Martin Boen. Honorary: Chuck Remfrey, Danny Warnick, Wendell Freeman, Jim Warren, R. L. Williams, Donnie Harmon and Tommy Harmon. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 4, 2002)
Alma Joann Junyor, age 67 of Dardanelle passed away Saturday, September 20, 2008. She was born November 20, 1940, in Black Oak, Arkansas to the late Robert Benjamin and Alma Matie Morton Junyor. She was a member of the Dardanelle St. Augustines Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ira Theadore Edwards, Jr.; brothers, Edward Lee Junyor, Erman Junyor and Ronnie Junyor.
Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa Duncan, Roberta and Robert Taylor, Terrie and Steve McCage all of Dardanelle; sons, Ted Edwards of Dardanelle, Tim and Cindy Edwards of Taft, California; sister, Mary Junyor of Clarksville; brothers, Elbert and Alice Junyor of Jonesboro and Harold Junyor of Bakersfield, California; sister-in-law, Barbara Junyor of Caraway, Arkansas; 10 grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 11:00 a. m. at the Veterans Park in Dardanelle. Cremation Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 24, 2008)
Helen Francis Justice, age 74 of Ashland City, TN died February 15, 1999 at Nashville Memorial Hospital in Nashville, TN. She was born October 4, 1924 to Julian and LaVesta Ryles Hunnicutt at Gravelly, AR. She was a homemaker and member of the Neptune United Methodist Church, Ashland City, TN.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Atlas Justice and a daughter, Sherry Diane Justice.
She is survived by Keith Justice and Michael Justice both of Ashland City, TN; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was February 17th at the Boyd Ashland City Funeral Home with Bro. Barry King officiating. Burial was in Smith Neptune Cemetery in Ashland City, TN. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 17, 1999)
Linda Kay Jestice, age 72, of Havana passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2016, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith. She was born November 1, 1944 in Hermitage, Arkansas to the late Ezra Quince & Audrey Ellen Nixon Whittington. She was a homemaker and mother.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dewitt Allen Jestice; grandson, Joseph Crites; brothers, Willis Whittington and James Whittington.
Survivors include her daughters & sons-in-law, Sherry & Aaron Albright of Havana; Penny & Jason Smith of Havana; sister, Opal Nelms of Havana; grandchildren, Justin & Melissa Crites of Plainview; Cody West of Dardanelle; Shelby Albright of Havana; Hannah Smith of Havana; great-grandsons, Michael, and Gabe Crites; special friend Carroll Ray Burrows of Havana; sister-in-law, Nikki & Jerry Wade of Maumelle.
Memorial service was held at 10 am Monday, December 19, 2016, at Waveland Community Church. Burial will be at Piney Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville and River Valley Crematory Dardanelle. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 21, 2016)
Orlanden Kenneth Justus, 63, of Dardanelle, died Sunday, January 16, 2011 at UAMS. (University of Arkansas Medical Center, Little Rock, AR) He was born May 8, 1947 at Kansas City, Missouri to the late Orlanden Kenneth Justus Sr. and Helen Francis Miller Justus.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Pat Justus of Dardanelle; two daughters, Debbie McCutcheon and husband Roger of Dardanelle, Teresa Wiley and husband Larry Don of Jerusalem; son, David Willis and wife Tonya of Jerusalem; brother-in-law, James McDonald and wife Marilyn of North Little Rock; two sisters- in-law, Betty Knife and husband Raymond of North Little Rock, Judy McDonald of Ola; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle, Arkansas. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 19, 2011)
John C. Kaden, age 96 of Dardanelle, formerly of Berryville, Arkansas died Wednesday at Dardanelle Hospital. He was born October 27, 1906 in Hannibal, Missouri; he was the son of the late George P. and Anna M. Ruhl Kaden. He was a cattle and crop farmer and had worked for the Farmall Tractor Company. He was a member of the Berryville First Christian Church, which he joined at age 13.
He was preceded in death by two wives, Darlene Kaden, and Lula M. Sandidge Jennings Kaden, who he married in Dardanelle on June 15, 1946; a son, Robert Kaden; daughters, Barbara Kaden Hensley and Marlene Kaden; sisters, Lula Reed and Daisy Hill; a grandson and 3 great grandchildren.
Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, John "Jack" W. and Ethel Kaden, and Charles W. Kaden, all of Springfield, MO; a stepdaughter and son-in-law, Laura and Bobby Callan of Dardanelle; grandchildren, Tommy and Mary, Deborah, and Carol Hensley all of Galesburg, IL, Charles, Christopher, Crystal, and Barbara Kaden, all of Illinois; step-grandchildren and spouses, Dana and Ray Edwards of Dardanelle and Lloyd and Cyndia Callan of Pottsville; 8 great grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren, and 1 step-grandchild.
Funeral services were Friday, December 13, 2002, at Cornwell Chapel Dardanelle with the Rev. Floyd Ervin officiating. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Jake Jones, Tony Sigle, Brent Baker, Steve Johnston, Bob Bata, and Oliver Pickens. Honorary was Buck Martin, Bob Grace, Claudie Norris, Rick Yeager and staff of the Dardanelle Nursing Center. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 18, 2002)
Mrs. Lula M. Kaden, age 90 of Dardanelle, AR died Friday, October 22, 1999 at the Dardanelle Hospital. She was born July 9, 1909 in Surgoinsville, TN to the late Hast M. and Flora A. Jones Sandidge. She was a homemaker and mother and a member of the Christian Church in Berryville, AR.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Hay den Jennings; a daughter, Mary, Ann Jennings; three brothers, W. D. Sandidge, John Robert Sandidge and Hast M. Sandidge, Jr.; two sisters, Mrs. Charlie Bass and Mrs. J. W. Clifton; a step-son, Tommy Kaden; two step-daughters, Marilyn Kaden and Barbara Hensley.
Survivors include her husband of 53 years, John C. Kaden; a daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Bobby Callan of Dardanelle; two step-sons and wife, Jack and Ethel Kaden and Charles Kaden all of Springfield, MO; one sister, Katherine Thompson of Jonesboro, TN; two grandchildren, Lloyd Callan of Russellville and Dana Callan Edwards of Dardanelle, AR; one great-granddaughter, Savanah Faith Callan of Russellville; three step-grandchildren, Chris Kaden, Crystal Kaden and Charlie Kaden, Jr. all of Illinois; step-son-in-law, Ralph Hensley of Chicago, IL and a host of Hensley step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren.
Services were October 24, 1999 at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle, AR with Rev. Floyd Ervin officiating. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral" Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Tony Sigle, Bob Bata, Jake Jones, Leon Sitton, Oliver Pickens, Bob, Allen Grace. Honorary: Bob George, Brad McCain, Dean, McCain, Roy Buck Martin and Claudie Norris. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 27, 1999)
Daniel Robert Lee Kalk, 2 months old, of Ola passed away August 8, 2016. He was born June 3, 2016, in Forrest City, Arkansas to Shelly Marie Kalk.
Survivors include his mother; sisters, Natalie & Nadia; brothers, Dillon & Darron; grandparents, Donnie Lee Kalk, Cindy & Lynn Ryan, Sylvia & Robert Lee Johnston; great-grandmother, Jo Ann Annis and many other aunts, uncle and cousins.
Graveside service was held at 9 am Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Salem Cemetery in Plainview. 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 Aug 17, 2016)
Evert Van Kampen was born August 30, 1912 at Sully, Iowa to Evert and Nellie Van Kampen of Sully. He passed away January 16, 1997 at the Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. He farmed in the Sully, Iowa and New Sharon, Iowa area for a number of years. He was a salesman for the Harper Brush Company of Fairfield, IA for over forty years. He lived in California for approximately ten years, then moved to Arkansas in the late 1980s. In 1991 he was married to Clara Smith. They continued to live in Arkansas until Evert passed away. While living in Arkansas Evert continued his occupation as salesman for the Harper Brush Company. He enjoyed the rural life and loved raising a large garden. He wanted to work and found it very difficult to accept his failing health and inability to work in the last few months. Evert and Clara attended the Assembly of God Church in Havana, AR when their health allowed them to.
He had five children Helen Louise, Frederick Evert, Donald Eugene, Ivan Dewayne and Iva Mae. Helen and Ivan preceded him in death. Frederick lives in Marcola, OR, Donald at Montezuma, IA and Iva Mae at Bussey, IA. He has nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was January 20th at the Assembly of God Church in Havana, AR. He was laid to rest at the Union Hill Cemetery, Union Hill, AR. His wife Clara is still living at their home in Havana, AR. Services by Cornwell Funeral Service of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 22, 1997)
Joseph Kahalau "Dusty" Kane III, age 47, of Dardanelle, AR died Saturday, November 13. 1999. He was born December 19, 1951 in Topeka, KS to the late Joseph Kahalau Kane. He was a Vietnam Veteran and a nuclear pipefitter.
Survivors are, his wife, Karen Witt Kane; two sons, Dustin Kane and Christopher Kane both of Dardanelle, AR; three daughters, Robin Christner of Abhene, KS, Jennifer Buchman of Council Grove, KS and Kyla Kane of Dardanelle, AR; his mother, Lola Kane of Apple Valley, CA; five brothers, Darrell Kane of Hawaii, Doug Kane of California, Arron Kane of Texas, Kevin and David Kane both of Kansas; six sisters, Karen Fritzer of Colorado, Denise Lewis and Darlinda Bishop both of California, Kandy Cape of Texas, Diane Smith and Alice Taylor both of Kansas; and two children, Evan and Natalie Christner both of Council Grove, KS.
Service will be Thursday, November 18 at 10 a. m. at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle, AR with Rev. James Lowe and Rev. Tom Underhill officiating. Interment will be in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers will be Dan Balloun, Steve Goocher, Frank Etzkorn, Glen Masters, Mark Garner, Pete Lewis, Phillip Bishop and Rick Lumpkins. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 17, 1999)
Karen Diane Karas age 56 of Belleville died Thursday, August 31, 2006 at her home. She was born March 16, 1950 at Austin, Minnesota to the late George and Wilma Bell. She was employed by Wal-Mart in Dardanelle as a Shoe Department Manager.
Survivors include her husband, Al Karas of Belleville; brother, Kenny Bell of Austin, Minnesota.
Graveside services were held Saturday at 2 p. m. at Mountain Springs Cemetery on Chickalah Mountain with Rev. Bert Herzog officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 6, 2006)
Jenifer Nicole Karnes, age 17, of Havana, AR died Monday, November 4, 2002 at Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith, AR. She was born in Fort Smith, AR on September 27, 1985. She had been a resident at Brownwood Life Center in Fort Smith for the past 15 years.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Stermon Karnes.
She is survived by her parents, John David and Penny Ann Taylor Karnes; a brother, Curtis Taylor of Havana, AR; her grandparents, Peggy Karnes of Fort Smith, AR, Ollie and Ed Lund, Carl and Joanne Taylor and her great grandmother, Lucille Taylor all of Havana, AR; three uncles and wives, Steve and Pam Karnes of Natural Dam, AR, Randy and Lois Karnes of Tulsa, OK and Paul Karnes of Ft. Smith; a great uncle, Johnny Riddle of Clovis, CA; three aunts and husbands, Donna Taylor of Texarkana, AR, Patricia and Kevin Schneider of Havana and Diane Toussaint of Gore, OK and cousins, Michael and Daniel Karnes, Travis and Sam Karnes, Ike Dekam, Paul Mars, James and Christine Schneider and Jon and Julie Schneider.
Funeral services were November 8, 2002 at Moore's Chapel Church with Rev. Jim Robinson officiating. Burial was in Moore's Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Sam, Travis, Michael and Daniel Karnes, James Schneider, Paul Mars, and Danny and Tim Taylor. Memorials may be made to Brownwood Life Care, 2121 Towson Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72901. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 13, 2002)
Mildred Iris Tapp Karnes, age 86, of Havana, AR died Saturday at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. She was born July 27, 1918 in Havana, AR to the late Millard F. and Mollie Davis Tapp. She was a retired poultry and cattle farmer, a homemaker and mother.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Millard F. "Pete" Tapp.
She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Sid Karnes; a son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Barbara Karnes of Pittsburgh, TX; four brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Grace Tapp of Del City, OK, Gene and Johnnie Tapp of Russellville, AR, Bill and Oda Tapp and Loyce and Betty Tapp all of Havana; two sisters, Joyce Adair of Havana, AR and Pat and Martin Feeny of Benton, AR; a sister-in-law, Faye Tapp of Havana, AR; three grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Service was Tuesday at the Havana Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Storts and Rev. Jeff Smith officiating. Interment was in Moore's Chapel Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. Pallbearers were Hoover Willard, Bill Dickey, Ron Jackson, Mark Lane, Mark Gowen and Troyce Bird. Memorials may be made to the Havana First Baptist Church, PO Box 216, Havana, AR 72842. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 26, 2005)
Sidney Jay Karnes of Havana, Arkansas died Sunday, February 12, 2006 at Mitchells Nursing Home in, Danville. He was born August 18, 1914 in Dover, AR to the late William A. and Margaret "Maggie" Williams Karnes. He was a World War II Army Veteran. He was a member of Havana First Baptist Church where he had served as a deacon since 1954. He was a retired poultry grader and farmer, and in his active years was an avid fisherman and hunter, and loved the beauty of Gods nature.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Mildred Tapp Karnes; his parents; fifteen siblings, Lee Alan, Claude, Cleo, Gus, Joe, Welzie, Ruth, Pauline, Mildred, Alice, Woodrow, Monroe, Opal, Lorraine and an infant baby boy.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Barbara Karnes of Pittsburg, TX; three grandchildren, Cheryl Thrasher and husband, Russell of Paris, TX. Jay Karnes and wife, Bobbie Jo, of Pittsburg, TX and Brian Karnes of Temple, TX; six great-grandchildren; sister, Esther parks of Dover, AR; brother, Lester Karnes of MI and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, James and Gracie Tapp, Gene and Johnnie Tapp, Bill and Oda Tapp, Joyce Adair, Loyce and Betty Tapp, Faye Tapp, and Patricia and Martin Feeny; many nieces, nephews, his church family and friends. Services will be held Wednesday, February 15 at 2:00 p. m. at Havana First Baptist Church with Bro. Jeff Smith and Bro. Bill Storts officiating. Pallbearers will be Hoover Willard, Bill Dickey, Ron Jackson, Mark Lane, Mark Gower and Troyce Bird. Honorary pallbearers will be Lyndon Barker, Robert Yawn, Mark Moody and Jonathan Willard. Memorials may be made to Havana First Baptist Church, PO Box 216, Havana, AR 72842 or Gideons International. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 15, 2006)
Sidney Jerry Karnes, age 65 of Pittsburg, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at Overton-Brooks VA Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana, following a lengthy illness. Jerry was born August 19, 1945, in Paris, Arkansas, to the late Sid and Mildred Tapp Karnes. He married Barbara Tougaw Karnes on July 4, 1967, in Havana, Arkansas. He was a US Navy veteran and was serving aboard the USS Pueblo when it was captured by North Korea in 1968 and was a POW for almost a year. He was the recipient of a Purple Heart medal, Navy Commendation medal, POW medal, and Navy good conduct awards. He retired from the USDA grading services in 2005. His hobbies included woodworking, yard work, and household repair projects. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Pittsburg, Texas.
Survivors include: his wife of 43 years, Barbara Karnes, of Pittsburg, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Russell Thrasher of Paris, Texas, and sons and daughters-in-law, Jay and Bobbie Jo Karnes of Pittsburg, Texas, and Brian and Julie Karnes of Temple, Texas; 9 grandchildren: Andrew, Matthew, and Alison Thrasher of Paris, Texas, Tyler, Braden, and Sean Karnes of Pittsburg, Texas, and Madison and Preston Pratt and Landon Karnes of Temple, Texas. Also surviving are his mother-in-law, Pearl Tougaw of Havana, Arkansas, brothers-in-law and sisters-in- law as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Services were Sunday, May 29, 2011, at First Baptist Church, Havana, Arkansas. Interment was at Moore's Chapel Cemetery with military honors. Officiating were Bro. Larry Rice of Pittsburg, Texas, and Bro. Jeff Smith, aka "Bro. Gus" of Havana, Arkansas. Pallbearers were Larry Clemons, Eugene Tapp, William Tapp, Jr., Dale Tougaw, Ron Tougaw, Dennis Tougaw, Hoover Willard, and Jonathan Willard. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandsons. Memorials may be made to Hope for Hurting Hearts, P.O. Box 1245, Pittsburg, Texas 75686 www.hopeforhurtinghearts.org) or to Emmanuel Baptist Church, 307 Elm Street, Pittsburg, Texas. Services are under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, Arkansas. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 1, 2011)
Calvin "Cal" Kassaw, 61, of Dardanelle, AR, died Thursday, December 20, 2012 at his home in Dardanelle, AR. The son of Calvin and Rosemary Kassaw, he was born June 7, 1951 in Hot Springs, AR. He was a graduate of San Jose State University with a bachelor's degree. He was married to Norma Jean Kassaw. He was a United States Navy Veteran of VietNam, was awarded the air medal first strike flight award. He was a Process Engineer with Firestone Tube Co. for 22 Years. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He loved singing and playing guitar. Cal also enjoyed woodworking and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother Gary Lynn Kassaw. Left to cherish his memory, is his loving wife Norma Kassaw of Dardanelle; two children Gregory Allen Kassaw & wife Heidi of Russellville and Beverly Anne Duhon of Union City, Ca; three step-children Larry Glock & wife Leigh of Bloomington, IL, Bryan Glock & wife Tiffany Ft. Huachuca, Az, and Jeanne Perry & husband Shay of Dardanelle; 12 grandchildren Emily Duhon of Union City, Ca, Kaleb, Erin, Jacob Kassaw all of Russellville, Cody Reid, Alexandria and Dayton Clark of Dardanelle, Dylan Perry of Dardanelle, Melody, Bryan II, Megan, and Benjamin Glock all of Ft.
Huchuca, Az.; one sister Sharon Ann Curtis of Dardanelle; and many nieces nephews and friends Funeral will be at 2:00 PM, Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints near Danville. President Mike Black will officiate. Burial will be at Harkey Valley Cemetery in Chickalah, AR by Humphrey Funeral Service. Full military honors will be provided by VFW Post 223. Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, at the funeral home. 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 Dec 26, 2012)
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