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Donna Mae Leathers, age 72, of Ola died Thursday, January 31, 2002 at National Park Hospital in Hot Springs. Mrs. Leathers was born June 6, 1929 in Flint, Michigan to the late Clare R. and Irene Aldred Hill. She was a homemaker and mother and was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Leathers.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and JoAnn Leathers of Dayton, Texas, Mark and Mary Leathers of Ft. Smith, David and Mary Leathers of Iowa; two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Roger Reynolds of Fayetteville, Elaine And Derrell Burke of Ola, two brothers, her twin, Don Hill of Idaho, Richard Hammond of California; a sister, Sharon Odom of Alabama; 13 grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.
Services will be February 3, 2002, at 2:00 p. m. at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Rev. Jerry Schlinker officiating. Interment will be in Sandlin Cemetery, Ola by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Pallbearers will be Jonathan Reynolds, Duke Reynolds, Clifton Burke, Rusty Reid, Johnny Foster, John Moseley. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 6, 2002)
LINDSAY - Alex J. Pete LeBeouf, who lived and worked here for 25 years as a pest control technician for Porterville. Developmental Center before retiring in 1990, died here on Friday, May 7, 1999. He was 67. Visitation will be held from 18 p. m. today and from 9 a. m. to noon Tuesday at Webb-Sanders; Funeral Home in Lindsay.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p. m. Tuesday at Lindsay-Strathmore Cemetery. Mr. LeBeouf was born in Woodside, La. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, having served from 1951-54. He was a paratrooper attached to the 508th Airborne and participated in Operation Longhorn maneuvers. A proud Cajun, he enjoyed family gatherings, special friends, a good-humored joke, home-cooked Cajun food, the outdoors and fun-filled trips to Las Vegas.
Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Elva Sue LeBeouf of Lindsay; a son, Bobby Dean LeBeouf of Lindsay; a daughter, Shirlene Boyd of Clovis; a brother, Wallace J. LeBeouf of Lindsay; a sister, Katherine Bilski of Baytown, Texas; three grandchildren, Brian, Amanda and Aaron LeBeouf, all of Strathmore; a son-in-law, Robert Boyd of Clovis; a daughter-in-law, Charia LeBeouf of Strathmore; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the donor's own favorite charity. Arrangements are under the direction of Webb-Sanders Funeral Home in Lindsay. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 5/7/1999)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF Alex J. Pete LeBeouf
BORN January 21, 1932, Woodside, Louisiana
PASSED AWAY May 7, 1999, Lindsay, California
GRAVESIDE SERVICE Tuesday, May 11, 1999 at 2:00 p. m., Lindsay-Strathmore Cemetery, Lindsay, California
OFFICIATING Pastor Jack Young, Immanuel Baptist Church, Lindsay, California
INTERMENT Lindsay-Strathmore Cemetery
ARRANGEMENTS BY Webb-Sanders Funeral Home FD 501 Lindsay, California (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 5/7/1999)
ELVA SUE LeBEOUF - Sue was born in Rover, AR, on December 9, 1935, and passed away on July 24, 2001, in Fresno, CA. She retired from the Pacific Bell Visalia office in 1974, having provided her services as a telephone operator for 20 years. Sue loved gatherings of family and friends, all of which were very special to her. Through the years she worked diligently to help provide the necessities for her family and always maintained a beautiful home. She enjoyed country music and looked forward to the next fun filled trip to Las Vegas. She was a master at video keno and poker and won many large jackpots. She also enjoyed the many fresh fruits the valley produced and grew apricots and tomatoes in her yard. Living in Lindsay for over 58 years of her life was a good match for her. Sue enjoyed the friendship of her neighbors, local bank, grocery store, mechanics, etc. as they were always ready to help with anything she needed, and she really felt safe and part of the small town community.
Sue was preceded in death by her husband, Alex J. Pete LeBeouf. Sue is survived by a son, Bobby Dean LeBeouf, and wife, Flora of Porterville; a daughter, Shirlene Kay Boyd, and husband, Robert of Clovis, and three grandchildren, Brian Amanda, and Aaron LeBeouf, all of Porterville.
Visitation will be held at Webb-Sanders Funeral Home in Lindsay on Thursday, July 26, 2001 from 1:00 to 7:00 P. M. Graveside Services will be held at the Lindsay Strathmore Cemetery in Lindsay on Friday, July 27 2001, at 10:00 A. M. Remembrances may be made to Nancy Hinds Hospice, 1416 W. Twain Fresno, CA, 93711 or the donor's favorite charity Webb-Sanders Funeral Home Lindsay, CA (559) 562-3084 (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 7/24/2001)
IN LOVING MEMORY Elva Sue LeBeouf
BORN December 9, 1935, Rover, Arkansas
PASSED AWAY July 24, 2001, Fresno, California
GRAVESIDE SERVICE Friday, July 27, 2001 at 10:00 a. m., Lindsay-Strathmore Cemetery, Lindsay, California
OFFICIATING Pastor Wayne Easlon, Reverend Bobby D. LeBeouf
INTERMENT Lindsay-Strathmore Cemetery, Lindsay, California
ARRANGEMENTS BY Webb-Sanders Funeral HomeLindsay, California (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 7/24/01)
Patricia Lynn Ledbetter, age 48, died August 27, 2000 at St. Edward's Hospital in Port Smith, AR. She was born January 31, 1952 in Houston, AR to Virginia Ledbetter and the late Leo Ledbetter.
She is survived by, her mother, Virginia Ledbetter; a brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Carla Ledbetter of Greenwood, AR; a sister and brother-in-law, Lou and Micah Ellis of Danville, AR; five nieces, Laurie Roger Brand, Cindy Timmy Sherrill, Dana Robinson, Kate Ledbetter and Amber Beaman; five nephews, Jimmie Robinson, Philip Robinson, Shane Beaman, Trevor Ellis and Brett Ellis; three great-nieces; four great nephews and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Leo Ledbetter; a sister, Mary Robinson and great nephews, Dakota and Dylan Robinson.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 2 at 2:00 p. m. at the Wilson Free Will Baptist Church in Belleville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 30, 2000)
Virginia Ledbetter, age 75 of Pottsville, died Wednesday, November 30, 2005 at Select Specialty Hospital in Little Rock She was born July 22, 1930 at Enid, OK to William H. and Minnie Ruminer McGonigal.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Leo Ledbetter; a son, Jim Ledbetter; two daughters, Patricia Ledbetter and Mary Robinson; two great grandsons, Dylan and Dakota Robinson.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Lou and Micah Ellis of Pottsville; one brother, Clifford McGonigal of St. Louis, MO; ten grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren. Cremation arrangements were by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 7, 2005)
BORN: June 5, 1925 DIED: February 6, 2011 LOCATION: Dardanelle, AR Lucille Heflin Ledford, 85, a resident of Dardanelle, formerly of Atkins, died Sunday, February 6, 2011, at her home. She was born June 5, 1925, at Red Bluff to William and Inez Davidson. She was a member of the Full Gospel Pentecostal Church and enjoyed crocheting, traveling and fishing.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Virgil Orlen Heflin and Rex Wilson Ledford; two daughters, Melva Estes and Thelma Louise Heflin; two brothers, Lewis and Edward Davidson; and two sisters, Vera Pollard and Victoria Garrison.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, the Rev. J. W. and Mary Heflin of Dover and James and Juanita Heflin of Dardanelle; two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Glen Haney of Dardanelle and Retha and Ronnie Vangilder of Tulsa, Oklahoma; a brother, Virgil Davidson of West Covina, California; two sisters, Faye Miller of Riverside, California and Velma Thomas of California; 24 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 10, 2011, at Shinn Chapel with the Rev. C. W. Henderson and the Rev. Terry Thacker officiating. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery north of Atkins under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. Active pallbearers will be Truman, William, Arlin and Robert Swaffer, Junior Taylor and Lindsay Duvall. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Roush, Jonathan Holbrook and Ronnie Vangilder Jr. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Shiloh Community Church or the 247 Community Church. ... published Feb 10, 2011: Lucille Ledford Lucille Heflin Ledford, 85, a resident of Dardanelle, formerly of Atkins, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011, at her home. Due to inclement weather, Mrs. Ledford's funeral has been changed to 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 11, 2011, at Shinn Chapel with the Rev. C. W. Henderson and the Rev. Terry Thacker officiating. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery north of Atkins under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. Visitation will be from noon until service time on Friday at Shinn Chapel. The full obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Her obituary was published 8 Feb 2011, Russellville, Pope County, Arkansas. )
Dr. Benjamin Lee Cunningham, 86, of Dardanelle died Tuesday, July 20. He was the grandson of Dr. B.F. Chandler, a pioneer physician. A retired physician and planter, Dr. Cunningham was a native of Dardanelle, son of the late George W. and Bennie Chandler Cunningham.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ethel Cole Cunningham.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. Pallbearers: Active - George Phillips, Frank Phillips, Fred Phillips, George Upton Jr., Ed Love, Dana Merritt, B.B. Blelvins and Walter Miller. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Post-Dispatch Newspaper, Dardanelle, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 21, 1965)
Bobby Wayne Lee, 71, died June 13, 2005 of lung cancer.
Services will be Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. with burial in Plumerville. Bobby graduated from Drew Central High School in 1952. He resided in Ridgeland, Mississippi.
He is survived by wife, Lorene Eoff Lee, daughter Carolyn Black, a sister Jo Lambert of New Orleans, and two grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 15, 2005)
Chao Moua Lee, 50, of Belleville, Arkansas passed from this life Tuesday, October 6, 2009 in a car accident. Chao was born December 31, 1958 in Laos to the late Chai Vang Moua and Xai Xiong. Chao is survived by her husband, Sia Yee Lee of the home; four daughters, three sons, two grandchildren, one sister, two brothers. Chao's three day traditional Hmong service will start Friday, October 16, 2009 and conclude Sunday, October 18, 2009 at the Scott County Fair Grounds in Waldron, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas. You may sign Chao's online guest register by visiting WWW.heritagememorialfh.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 14, 2009)
Harry Edmond Lee, age 70, of Oppelo died Sunday, September 23, 2007 at his home. He was born July 9, 1937 at Havana to the late George and Lottie Leona Kennedy Lee. He was a Marine Veteran.
He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Anna Lou Lee.
Survivors include his children, Ronnie Lee of Cabot, Tracy and Glen Cox of McRae, Robyn Lee of Little Rock; eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Memorial graveside services will be held Wednesday, September 25, 2007, 2:00 p. m. at Havana Cemetery with Bro. John McCourt officiating and Military Honors by Boyce Woods VFW Post #3141. Cremation Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 26, 2007)
Hercul Walter Lee, age 83, of Russellville, AR went to be with the Lord on May 30, 2002. He was born to the late Walter and Maude Lee on March 21, 1919 at Antoine, AR. He was a member of the Harvest Time Pentecostal Church in Russellville and was a longtime truck driver.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Gay Ion and Steven Lee and an infant great granddaughter, Sara.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Inez Lee of Russellville, AR, three sons and two daughters-in-law, Glen Lee and Jeff and Tina Lee all of Hope, AR and Walter and Ginger Lee of Russellville, AR; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Mary and Phillip Wilson and Gearldine and Allen Haddix all of Russellville, AR, Ola May and Don May of Murfreesboro, AR and Bonnie Henery of Mena, AR; 20 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and a number of nephews and nieces and great friends.
Funeral service was held June 1, 2002 at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Ed Wilburn officiating.
Graveside was at Antoine Cemetery in Antoine, AR. Pallbearers were Jeff Lee, Wayne Sikies, Tommy and Wendell Wall and Dewayne and Gary Powell. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 5, 2002)
Kenneth "Kenny" Loyd Lee, age 52, of Belleville passed away Friday, October 30, 2015, at the River Valley Hospice Home in Russellville. Kenny was born June 15, 1963, in Russellville, Arkansas to Earl Loyd & Evelyn Brock Lee. He was a heavy equipment operator.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Earl & Cleo Lee; Gene & Eliza Brock; brother, Marshall Lee.
Survivors include his wife Susan Lee; father, Loyd Lee of Paris; mother, Evelyn Lee of Belleville; sons, John & Amy Ford of Fayetteville; Jeffery & Dana Ford of Plainview; Timothy Ford of Belleville; Terry Ford of Dardanelle; brothers Tim & Laura Lee of Belleville; Allen Lee of Belleville; sisters Tina & Donnie Hohensee of Pottsville; Violet Lee of Belleville; Mary Jo & John Taylor of Belleville; 9 grandchildren and several nieces & nephews.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at the Danville Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation was held from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home and 1:00 to 2:00 pm before the service on Wednesday. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolence at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 4, 2015)
Kenneth "Kenny" Loyd Lee, age 52, of Belleville passed away Friday, October 30, 2015, at the River Valley Hospice Home in Russellville. Kenny was born June 15, 1963, in Russellville, Arkansas to Earl Loyd & Evelyn Brock Lee. He was a heavy equipment operator.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Earl & Cleo Lee; Gene & Eliza Brock; brother, Marshall Lee.
Survivors include his wife Susan Lee; father, Loyd Lee of Paris; mother, Evelyn Lee of Belleville; sons, John & Amy Ford of Fayetteville; Jeffery & Dana Ford of Plainview; Timothy Ford of Belleville; Terry Ford of Dardanelle; brothers Tim & Laura Lee of Belleville; Allen Lee of Belleville; sisters Tina & Donnie Hohensee of Pottsville; Violet Lee of Belleville; Mary Jo & John Taylor of Belleville; 9 grandchildren and several nieces & nephews.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at the Danville Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation was held from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home and 1:00 to 2:00 pm before the service on Wednesday. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolence at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 4, 2015)
Lewis Borden Lee, age 80, of Sand Springs, OK died Monday, October 6, 1997 in a Tulsa hospital. He was born September 22, 1917 at Havana to William Hanon and Harriet Melissa Burcham Lee.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Robert and George of Little and Marvin of Sand Springs; three sisters, Ethel Lee, who died at an early age, Ava Buckman and Belva Massengale.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Lee of the home; daughters, Melinda Sofras and Peggy Cravy of Sand Springs; a son, Borden "Buddy" Lee of Sand Springs; brothers, Arvel of Muskogee, Elmer of Lincoln, AR and Claude of Tulsa; and four grandchildren.
He served his country in the United States Army, having been called to duty with the Oklahoma National Guard in early 1941 was in the service battery of the 160th Field Artillery. They were part of the famous 45th division and fought across North Africa and on into Germany. He was awarded the Silver Star, Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service ribbon and E. A. M. E. Service ribbon. During his high school years at Havana he was a track star, broke the record time for the 100 yard dash, brought home six first place medals from on county track meet at Ola and at a district meet at Booneville, scored more points than any team that was competing, In 1935, the family moved to Russellville and with his brother Elmer, starred in football there one year. During his high school years at Sand Springs, he set several records as quarterback and running back, some which stand as records today. The Sand Springs High School team won the Verdigris Valley conference football championship, the first year that Elmer and Borden played there. He retired as Superintendent from Armco Steel. He was a member of the Sand Springs High School Alumni Association, a member of the Fisher Baptist Church, and a Mason.
Memorial service was held October 9, 1997 at Fisher Baptist Church with Pastor Danny Lynchard officiating. Final resting place was Woodland at Sand Springs. The family request memorial donations to American Cancer Society or New Hope Hospice (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 22, 1997)
Lottie Lee, age 96, of Morrilton, died Sunday, February 25, 2007, at Morrilton Health Care Center. She was born July 31, 1910, at Havana, to Mr. and Mrs. John Hamilton Kennedy.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Floyd Lee, daughter, Anna Lou Lee, brothers, Lon Kennedy, Team Kennedy, sisters, Dimple Lee and Lessie Fink.
Survivors include a son, Harry Lee, Morrilton; three grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be Thursday, 2 p. m. March 1, 2007, at Havana Cemetery with John McCourt officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 28, 2007)
Margie Evelyn Lee, age 86, of Jacksonville passed away Sunday, November 17, 2013 at Sherwood Nursing and rehab Center. She was born March 1, 1927 at Russellville to the late William Walter and Alta Sullivan Gray.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joseph H. Lee; five brothers; two sisters and a great grandson, Matthew Hightower.
Survivors include two daughters, January Gillham and husband Lucien of Sherwood, Joyce Hightower and husband Ricky of Nebraska; four grandchildren, Jess Hightower, Willie Hightower, Luke Gillham, Claire Eanes; seven great grandchildren, Meagan, Jordan, Jacob, Josephine, Beatrice, Iona and Lucie.
Graveside services was held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, November 23, 2013 at Annies Chapel Cemetery in Johnson County with Rev. Jim Benfer officiating. 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 Nov 27, 2013)
Marshall Lee, age 38 of Hot Springs, died Friday, April 18, 2003, at National Park Medical Center. A son of Loyd Lee of Paris and Evelyn Lee of Belleville, he was born August 5, 1964, at Danville. He was a patient transport driver for National Park Medical Center and was a United States Army veteran.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Gene and Eliza Brock; and his paternal grandfather, Earl Lee. In addition to his parents, he is survived by three brothers and sisters-in-law Kenneth and Susan Lee of Belleville, and Timothy and Laura Lee and Allen and Tiffany Lee, all of Danville; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Tina and Donnie Hohensee of Pottsville, Violet and Steve Simmons of Heber Springs, and Mary Jo and Cody Hudson of Belleville, and his paternal grandmother, Maida Cleo Lee of Paris.
Funeral was Tuesday, April 22, 2003, at the Shinn Chapel with Rev. Bill Storts officiating. Burial was in Brock Cemetery near London, by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Active pallbearers were Kenneth Loyd, Donnie Sisk, Donnie Hohensee, Boyd Dickey and Shawn Loyd. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 23, 2003)
Marvin E. Lee, age 71, of Sherrill (Jefferson County), father of Robert Lee of Dardanelle, died Wednesday, May 15, 1985. He was a retired farmer and a Baptist.
Other survivors include his wife, Pauline Lee; a daughter, two brothers, three sisters and five grandchildren.
Funeral and burial were Friday. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1985)
Ruby Nell Lee, age 70, of Plainview, AR died Tuesday, July 4, 2000 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. She was born on April 8, 1930 in Yell County to the late Monroe and Ethel Mae Vaughn Swinford. She was a mother and homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Lee; a son, Lloyd Dennis Lee; a granddaughter, Chasity Pogue and a sister, Inez Swinford.
Survivors include a son, Ray Lee of Clinton, OK; three daughters, Kay Mars of Rogers, AR, Mary Sadek of Dubia, United Arab Emirates, Ann Webster of Lawton, OK; one brother, Junior Swinford of Dumas, AR; two sisters, Maudie Burnett of Plainview, AR and Lorene Smith of Gould, AR; 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. The body was cremated. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 12, 2000)
Mrs. W. H. Lee, age 77, died at her home in Lincoln on January 8, 1959. Until three years ago she had lived most of her life at Havana and was a member of the Church of Christ.
She is survived by her husband, W. H. of Lincoln; seven sons, Elmer of Lincoln, Robert of Little Rock, George and Arvel of California, Marvin, Bardar and Clyde of Tulsa; one daughter, Mrs. Heck Buckman of California; two brothers, Fred Burcham of Sand Springs, Okla. and John Burcham of Van Buren; 16 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, January 15, 1959)
William Hannon Lee, 92, a retired farmer, died May 14 in Westville, Okla. He was a member of the church of Christ and lived near Havana most of his life.
He is survived by seven sons, Elmer, of Lincoln, Robert of Little Rock, Marvin, Borden and Claud, all of Tulsa, Okla., and George and Arvel of California; one daughter, Ava Buckman, of California; 17 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Laura Kyles, of Havana.
Funeral services were held at the Havana Church of Christ May 18 by Howard Casasda of Booneville. Burial was in the Havana Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 1965)
Marvelle C. Leeman, formerly of Danville, AR passed away in Corpus Christi, TX on July 6, 2001. She was born July 4, 1929 in Seattle, WA. She was a Navy daughter, wife and mother. She was very active in the Danville community. She was a member of the Danville United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Chancel Choir for many years. She held many positions Vice-chairman of Administrative Council, President of United Methodist Women, led World Hunger Drive, did tape ministry and home visits to shut-ins. She received the Special Mission Recognition by UMW. She was considered "an able leader and a willing follower." She was also a teacher in ESL program. She joined Danville Eastern Star in 1983 and transferred to the Ola Chapter in 1993 when Danville surrendered their charter. She served as Worthy Matron in both chapters as well as state level offices. Another of her loves was Danville Music Club. She was one of the pillars of the club. She served as President of not only Danville, but the Northwestern District. She was an active American Red Cross Volunteer during John's active military duty. She received the Clara Barton Red Cross Volunteer Award, the highest award given to a civilian.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Carlton and Mildred Lovett Wall and her husband, John R. Leeman, Sr. Marvelle and John retired in Danville after 33 years of military service in the Navy.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, John R. Jr. & Tina Leeman of Corpus Christi, TX and Gary R. Terri of Fresno, CA; a brother, William & Flora Wadey of Virginia Beach, VA; a sister, Susan & Jim Thomason of Kent, WA; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; brother-in-law, Albert (Kathleen) Leeman of Madison, WI; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Lahey; uncle, Walter Rierson of Gig Harbor, WA and several cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family. The Leeman family wishes to thank Mrs. Willie Thomas (a very special friend) and all her extended family in Texas and Arkansas for their love, support and prayers during our mother s illness.
A memorial service will be held at Danville United Methodist Church on Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 10 AM with Bro. Mike Mowrey officiating. Interment will be in Ft. Smith National Cemetery at 2:30 PM in Ft. Smith, AR. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory to Marvelle C. Leeman to Danville United Methodist Memorial Fund, PO Box 729, Danville, AR 72833; Danville Music Club for Inspiration Point, c/o Willie Thomas, President, HC 66 Box 48, Danville or to the American Cancer Society. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 25, 2001)
Helen Legan, age 77, of Danville, AR died Sunday, June 24, 2007 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. She was born November 29, 1929 at Tulsa, OK to the late William and Lucille Shockley Keith.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 25 years, Gale Legan; a son, Raymond Legan; a sister, Jean Hembree; two brothers, Frank and Jack Keys and a grandson, Billy Braham.
Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Leslie Braham of Phoenix, AZ, Larry and Pat Braham and Jim and Margaret Braham all of Centerville and Josh and Cynthia Legan of Phoenix, AZ; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren and numerous other family and friends. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 4, 2007)
JERUSALEM - William James Leggett, age 96, of Chenneyville, La. formerly of Jerusalem, died June 21, 1986 at a hospital in Alexandria, La. He was a native of Pope County, a retired merchant and farmer.
He is survived by his wife, Ethel Fridell Leggett of Chenneyville; one son, Paul Robert Leggett of Fort Smith; three daughters, Pearl Leggett of Russellville, Mrs. Genevieve Fryer of Atkins and Mrs. Mary Anna Thomas of Chenneyville; six grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 10 a. m. Tuesday, June 24, at Hopewell Baptist Church in Atkins by the Rev. Carl Williams. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery by Lemley Funeral Service. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p. m. tonight at Lemley Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Mrs. Joyce Lehman, age 55, died in the St. Francis Hospital at Wichita, Kans. on February 2, 1960. She was a Methodist and a member of the OES at Little Rock.
She is survived by her husband, Walter Lehman, of Wichita; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Watkins, of Belleville; two brothers, Floyd Watkins of Phoenix, Ariz, and J. R. of New York City; and one sister, Mrs. James Varkis of Carlsbad, Calif. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, February 18, 1960)
Perla Marina Leiva, 22 months old daughter of Jose Luis and Mara Cruz-Zavala of Danville, passed away Friday, September 27, 2013 at Children's Hospital in Little Rock. Perla was born December 19, 2011 at Russellville, Arkansas.
She is survived by her parents, twin sister Kithzia, and sister Nayeli.
Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Danville with Father James Melnick officiating. Burial will be at Earl Ladd Cemetery. Arrangements are 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 Oct 2, 2013)
Linda Lou Walker Lemmon, age 45, of Dardanelle died Saturday, February 4, 2012. She was born March 11, 1966 at Dardanelle to Seth Kennith Walker and Patricia Mae Hettel. She loved helping people, was free spirited and loved God.
She was preceded in death by her dad, Kennith Walker; one child, Kirk Wayne Lemmon, Jr. and her grandparents.
Survivors include her mother, Pat Lynch and husband Stanley of Russellville; two children, Brandon Scott Lemmon, Justin Nathaniel Lemmon both of Russellville; one brother, Kenny Walker and wife, Peyton of Ft. Worth, Texas; two sisters, Anna Bates and husband Bazzel K. of Dover, Janie Duvall and husband Michael of Russellville; three grandchildren, Ashton Lemmon, Bryna Lemmon of Springfield, Missouri, Anneliese Lemmon of Dardanelle; a special Uncle Jack Lee Walker and wife Joan and a special Aunt Nelda Dennis and husband Roy both of Dardanelle; numerous cousins and friends.
Funeral service was February 10, 2012 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Bro. Chris George officiating. Burial was in Mt. George Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 15, 2012)
Ethredge Wayne Lemons, Age 83, of Wilmington, Delaware, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Born in 1931 in Gravelly, Arkansas, Wayne was the first child of James Ethredge and Moliccie Lemons. Wayne grew up in Gravelly, attending Fourche Valley Public Schools and graduating in 1948. He enrolled at the University of Arkansas, receiving his bachelor's degree from the Department of Agriculture in 1952 and his Masters degree in Entomology in 1954. He began his work career as an assistant professor of Entomology at the University of Arkansas' Monticello campus. In 1956, he joined the Agricultural chemicals Department of Hercules, Inc. There, his career positions included Director of Marketing for Agricultural Chemicals, Interim Director of Corporate Communications, and Director of Corporate Advertising. He retired from Hercules in 1990 as Director of International Marketing. In 1992, Wayne was appointed by Governor Michael Castle as Director of the Delaware State Lottery. In this capacity, he served a term as President of the Multi-State Lottery Association and he was on the board of the National Association of State and Provincial Lotteries. Wayne Continued to serve as Lottery Director for Governors Carper, Minner, and Markell. He retired in September 2011. Wayne married Janet Manville in 1960. He was a long-term member of both Westminster Presbyterian Church, where he served as Deacon and Head Usher, and Greenville Country Club, where he served on the board. He also served on the boards of Wilmington Friends School and Burton House.
Wayne is survived by his wife Janet, his daughter Martha A. Lemons Sherrill, son David W. Lemons, grandchildren James E. and Sydney A Lemons, son-in- law H. Sinclair Sherrill, and two brothers, Ronald of Fort Smith, Arkansas and Rick of Mound, Oklahoma. Wayne was predeceased by his parents, his sister Melba, and his brother James.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, June 14 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Wilmington. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory may be sent to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1502 West 13th Street, Wilmington, DE, 19806 , or to Delaware Hospice, 16 Polly Drummond Center, Newark, DE 19711. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 25, 2014)
Funeral services for James Ethredge Lemons, 44, of Gravelly were conducted Saturday in Parks Cemetery in Yell County. Mr. Lemons died Friday in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a farmer and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. He had spent all his life at Gravelly.
Surviving relatives include his widow; four brothers, Wayne, Jimmy Don, Ronnel and Ricky Joe Lemons, all of Gravelly; a daughter Melba Jean and two sisters, Mrs. Elbert D. Defoor of Gravelly and Mrs. Odas Hunt of Forrester. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, June 7, 1951)
Jimmy Don Lemons, born James McDonald Lemons in Gravelly, AR on November 3, 1934 to Etheridge and Moliccie (Hunnicutt) Lemons, died November 26, 2007 at his home in Chouteau, Ok. He was a retired truck driver and loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren. He will be lovingly remembered by everyone who knew him as a great husband, father and friend.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 32 years, Lillian (Parham) Lemons and a sister Melba Dean Boyd.
He is survived by a son Jimmy Lemons; two stepsons, Ted and Marty Templeton; two daughters Terrie Sessions and Tammy Short; and a step daughter Terri Himmel; 14 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Rick of Mounds, OK; Ronnie of Waldron, AR; and Wayne Lemons of Wilmington, DE.
Funeral services were held December 3, 2007 at the Northside Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Allison officiating. Burial was in Dick Duck Cemetery at Catoosa, OK under the direction of Kennedy Amis Kennard. Funeral Services of Broken Arrow, OK. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 19, 2008)
Mrs. Moliccie Mae Lemons, age 88, widow of Ethredge Lemons, died Sunday, May 4, 1997, at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville. She was born October 12, 1908 in Gravelly, AR to the late George M. and Elizabeth Jones Hunnicutt. She was a retired cook with the Fourche Valley Schools, a member of the Mulberry Free Will Baptist Church in Gravelly and a homemaker and mother and member of the Gravelly Eastern Star.
Survivors are four sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Janet Lemons of Wilmington, Delaware, Jim and Botts Lemons of Broken Arrow, OK, Ron and Marilyn Lemons of Greenwood, AR and Rick and Judy Lemons of Bixby, OK; daughter and son-in-law, Melba and Burl Boyd of Danville, AR; brother and sister-in-law, George and Ann Hunnicutt of Dumas, AR; sister and brother-in-law, Irene and Carl Schmidt of Plainview, AR; sister-in-law and husband Eloys and Otis Hunt of Danville; sister-in-law, Ella Blackstock of Russellville, AR; 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Service was May 6 at the Danville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Wade Shownes and Wayne Lemons officiating. Interment was in the Parks Cemetery, Gravelley, AR by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. Memorials may be made to the Mulberry Free Will Baptist Church in Gravelly. Pallbearers were Kelly Boyd, Randy Barrick, Jim Binum, Bill Bob Wood, Jim Roberson and Joe Pickens. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 7, 1997)
Richard C. "Rick" Lemons, age 45 of Danville, died Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born October 5, 1960 at Russellville to Charles Roy Lemons and Mary Alice Johnson Foster. He was a Navy veteran and a member of the Russellville Landmark Missionary Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by a brother, Randy Lynn Lemons; nephew Cory Lemons; grandparents, George and Diffie Johnson.
Survivors include his wife, Donnia Lemons of Mt. George; parents, Mary and Cal Foster of Russellville, Charles and Delores Lemons of Greenville, MS; three daughters, Kristi Miller of Atkins, Mistie Bean and Brandy Bean both of Russellville; a sister, Vickie Fox of Dardanelle; mother and father-in-law, Jim and Rena Miller of Mt. George; grandson, Jaxson West; numerous other family and friends.
Funeral services were held Friday, May 26, 2006, at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Rev. Kenny Vosburg and Rev. Ed Heflin officiating. Interment was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Russellville. Pallbearers were: Jimmy Crocker, Rick Battles, Terry Miller, Jamie George, Mark Wiley and Brad Miller. Honorary Pallbearers were: Darrell Roberts, Lang Miller, and Glen Fox. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 31, 2006)
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