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Hannah Danette Lewis, 3, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Joe Lewis of Ola, died Friday, January 19, at a Little Rock hospital.
Other survivors include three sisters, Virginia Linda Jo and Rita Diane Lewis of the home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. David D. Lewis of Ola; maternal grandmother, Mrs. W.T. Hodges of Ola; and paternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Lula Lewis of Ola.
Funeral services were Monday at the Ola First Baptist Church by the Rev. Harold Pressley. Burial was in Ola Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 25, 1968)
Hartsell L. Lewis, age 79 of Ola, died Friday, February 21, 2003 at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville. He was born May 22, 1923 in Centerville to the late David and Lillie Davenport Lewis. He was a former employee of the First State Bank in Ola and the Bank of Dardanelle, Yell County Sheriff in 1977 and 1978. In 1979 he became the City Recorder for Ola and remained in that position until his retirement in January of 2003. Mr. Lewis was a member of Petit Jean Masonic Lodge 298, Order of Eastern Star, Ola Chapter 386, a 32 Degree Mason, WWII Army Veteran, member of Plainview VFW Post 8525, was on the Ola School Board for 20 years, member of the First Baptist Church in Ola where he was a Deacon.
He was preceded in death by a son, Stephen Lewis; one daughter, Darlene Lewis and a sister, Jearldine Barnes.
Survivors are his wife of 51 years, Bernice Douglas Lewis; two sons and wives, Rev. Charles and Latrica Lewis of Dardanelle; Keith O'Neal and Stacey Lewis of Briggsville; two daughters and husband, Paula Orrell of Ola, Karla and Rick Ketchum of Russellville; three brothers, O. J. Lewis of Hope, Dewey Joe Lewis of Harkeys Valley, Wayne Lewis of Ola; three sisters, Bobbie Freeze, Betty Burnett and Bonnie Baskin, all of Ola; 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Services were held Tuesday, February 25, 2003 at the Ola First Baptist Church with Rev. Rick Balentine and Rev. Jon Holbrook officiating. Interment was in Casa Cemetery with Masonic Rites and full military honors by Boyce Woods VFW Post 3141 of Dardanelle. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Pallbearers were Montie Sims, Kenny Standridge, Bobby Melton, Bill King, John Stafford, Shane Bewley. Honorary were Ola City Employees, Deacons of the Ola First Baptist Church, Harold Blalock, Frank Blalock, Freddie Blalock, Beth Anderson, Dr. Jacky Dunn, Dr. Dale Barton, Dr. Stanley Bradley, Masons and members of the Order of Eastern Star. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 26, 2003)
Hideko Linda Lewis, 80, a resident of Birta, died Tuesday, April 12, 2011, at her home. She was born August 1, 1930, at Kyushu, Japan to Matasaburo and Shizue Hirota Tamesue.
She was a member of the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Virgil Lewis of Birta; two sons and daughters-in-law, George and Carol Lewis of Russellville and Jack and Vista Lewis of South Carolina; two daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Bobby Debnam of North Carolina and Patricia and Ricky Kimzcy of Ola; nine grandchildren, Melodye Hampton, Jason Lewis, Jeremy Lewis, Amanda Miller, Joshua Lewis, Danny Lewis, Sarah Middleton, Michael Lewis and Hannah Kimzey; numerous great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral was April 15, 2011, at the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church at Birta with Bro. Randall Gilbert and Bro. Ricky Kimzey officiating. Burial was in Needmore Cemetery near Casa under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Joshua, Jeremy and Jason Lewis, Derek Middleton, Kenneth McCoy and Jerry Dillahuntey. Honorary were Eric and Bryan Steele. The online obituary and guest- book are available at www.shinnfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 20, 2011)
J. C. Lewis, age 80 of Ola, died Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at his home. He was born October 9, 1928 in Bowlegs, OK to the late James Noble and Iva Marie Jones Lewis. He was a deacon and member of Ola First Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, brother and sister.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Neoma Lewis; sons and daughters-in-law, Bruce and Einella Lewis, Mike, and Lisa Lewis, Bryon and Delena Lewis, all of Centerville; daughters and son-in-law, Kathy and Tom Benefield of Ola and Sheila Leatherwood of Stillwell, OK; 11 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Friday, February 6, 2009 at Ola First Baptist Church with Rev. Rick Balintine officiating. Burial was at Petillo Hill Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 11, 2009)
Mr. James Lee Lewis, age 33, of Dardanelle, AR, formerly of Grand Prairie, TX died Tuesday, May 18, 1999 at the Dardanelle Hospital. He was born July 1, 1965 in Pine Bluff, AR. He was a graduate of Dardanelle High School, Arkansas Tech University with a degree in business administration, a teaching certificate in secondary education and coaching endorsement. He was a social studies teacher and football and basketball coach at Grand Prairie I. S. D. High School in Grand Prairie, TX. He was the first director of the Boys and Girls Club in Dardanelle and formerly taught and coached at Boswell High School in Saginaw, TX. He attended the Calvary Baptist Church in Dardanelle, AR.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lee and Maude Billings of Rison, AR and James Lewis of Rowell, AR.
Survivors include his parents, Bobby and Frances Billings Lewis of Dardanelle, AR; one brother and sister-in-law, Mark and Wendy Lewis of Russellville; a half-brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Nan Carr of Pine Bluff; one nephew, two nieces, several uncles, aunts, cousins and a host of friends.
Services were Thursday at Bethel 1 Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. A. D. Livingston and Rev. Sam Higgs officiating. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Parker Billings, W. M. Billings, Clifton Billings, W. T. Bell, Bennie Roberts, Abbot Goodwin, Tommy Rowe and Terry Sipes. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 26, 1999)
John L. Lewis, age 79, a former resident of Yell County, died in a hospital in Ft. Smith on July 13, 1986.
He was the son of the late Barney and Ellen Cathy Lewis and he is survived by two sisters, Eula Willard and Vade White, both of Ft. Smith. He was born in Rover but spent a number of years working in Los Angeles, CA. When he retired he moved to Ft. Smith where he has resided for several years.
Burial was in New Bethel Cemetery with Bro. J. Elton Pennington of the Baptist Church in Ft. Smith officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 7/13/1986)
John L. Lewis, age 79, a former resident of Yell County, died in a hospital in Ft. Smith on July 13, 1986. He was the son of the late Barney and Ellen Cathy Lewis and he is survived by two sisters, Eula Willard and Vade White, both of Ft. Smith.
He was born in Rover but spent a number of years working in Los Angeles, CA. When he retired he moved to Ft. Smith where he has resided for several years.
Burial was in New Bethel Cemetery with Bro. J. Elton Pennington of the Baptist Church in Ft. Smith officiating (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 7/23/1986)
Junior Lee Lewis, 71 of Waveland, passed away Friday, Jun 3, 2016, at his home. He was born December 31, 1944, in Ola, Arkansas to the late Arthur Lee and Reba Myrle (Blaylock) Lewis. He loved working with his cattle and helping his son Mike in the hay fields in the summer. He was retired from Sparks Regional Medical Center where he was director of food service, housekeeping, and laundry at Sparks Manor. He was later the assistant director of food service at Sparks Hospital. Mr.
Lewis attended the Waveland Sunday School "church on the hill." He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Michelle Callaway.
Survivors include his wife Georgia Lewis; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Mary Jo Lewis of Conway; grandchildren, Braylee and Tyler Callaway of Ft. Smith, Dalton, Austin, Nicole, and Abigail Lewis of Conway; sister, Katherine and Glendal Johnson of Booneville; brothers, Johnny and Sue Lewis of Driggs, Dennis and Connie Lewis of Ft. Smith; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral service was Tuesday, Jun 7, 2016, 2:00 p.m., Moores Chapel Community Church with Brother John McCourt officiating. Burial was at Moores Chapel Cemetery, Waveland. Visitation was Sunday, Jun 5 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers included Dalton Lewis, Braylee Callaway, Tyler Callaway, Steve Day, Steve Scott and Larry Brasher. Honorary pallbearers included David Catlett, Phillip Tippin and J.B. Fleming. In lieu of flowers the family request donations to Waveland Community Sunday School, 10365 Pettycord Lane, Havana, Arkansas 72842. 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 Jun 8, 2016)
Leon R. Lewis, age 67, of Aly, AR passed away at home, Wednesday, June 14, 2006. He was born March 31, 1939 in Pine Valley, OK to Nobel Lewis and Lola Wallace Lewis.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two grandchildren, Leon Ray Stogsdill and Autumn Stogsdill and a son-in-law, Lynn Stogsdill.
He is survived by his wife, Shelby Lewis of Aly, AR; two daughters, Brenda Qualls of Sims, AR and Sandra Gililland of Briggsville, AR; a brother, Loyd Lee Lewis of Story, AR and five grandchildren, Leandrea Stogsdill, Thomas Qualls, Jasmine, Kyra and Nathan Gililland.
Service was June 17, 2006 at Muddy Creek Church at Story with Bro. Jimmy Scott and Bro. Tony Rocha officiating. Burial was in Reed Cemetery at Story, AR. Pallbearers were Ronnie Wallace, Stan Oglesby, Charles Lunsford, Randy Sharp, Jess Gililland and Ricky Qualls. Honorary were Keith Saveall, Jamie Saveall, Todd Garner, Opal Blythe, Oval Blythe, Jerry Henderson, Jerry Bryant, Jim Sargant, Buzz Sawyer, Gene Howard, Royal Smith, Dick Gililland, Walt Woods, Fred Woods, Way Ion Jones and all his fishing buddies. Arrangements by Thornton Funeral Home of Mt. Ida, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 21, 2006)
Mrs. Lillian Kuykendall Lewis of Ola died Thursday in a hospital at Danville. She was a native of Pulaski County and a Baptist.
Survivors include four sons, Ed Lewis of Ola, Noble Lewis of Chula, Leslie Lewis of Tulsa and Olen Lewis of California; three daughters, Mrs. Ada Harrison of Memphis, Mrs. Emma Howell of Little Rock and Mrs. Ima Jean Fountain of Tulsa; 15 grand-children and 23 great grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Saturday in the Ola Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 1963)
Mrs. Lillie May Davenport Lewis, age 86, of Ola died Saturday evening, March 1, 1986 at the Yell County Nursing Home. Mrs. Lewis was a native of the Ard Community, a housewife and Mother, the daughter of the late Oce and Delia Davenport. Mrs. Lewis was a member of the Ola First Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband David Lewis, four sons O. J. Lewis of Hope, Hartsell Lewis of Ola, Dewey Joe Lewis of Dardanelle, and David Wayne Lewis of Ola. Four daughters, Jearldine Barnes of Ola, Bobbie Freeze of Springfield, Ohio, Betty Burnett, and Bonnie Baskin both of Ola. Two brothers, Herman Davenport of North Little Rock, and Ernest Davenport of Russellville. Two sisters, Sybil Walker of Ola, and Odean Coker of Gault, CA. Forty four grandchildren, sixty great grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at Ola First Baptist Church with the Rev. Jerry Schlinker and the Rev. Ken Reece officiating. Interment will be at the Sandlin Cemetery. Arrangements and services in care of the Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Mrs. Lily "Susie" Lewis, age 60, of Little Rock, a native of Gravelly, died Thursday, July 31, 1986 at St. Vincent's Infirmary at Little Rock. She was the daughter of the late Herman and Lily Caviness Clements.
Survivors include her husband, Odell Lewis Jr.; two daughters, Bobbye A. Garner of Little Rock and Becky S. Hearrell of Russellville; a brother, W. H. "Sonny" Clements of Waldron, and a granddaughter.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Saturday at Gravelly United Methodist Church by the Rev. Steve Harrell. Burial will be in Parks Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Mrs. Lily Jean Susie Lewis, age 60, of Little Rock died Thursday, July 31, 1986 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Little Rock. She is a native of Gravelly and the daughter of the late Herman and Lily Caviness Clements.
Survivors include her husband, Odell Lewis Jr. two daughters, Mrs. Bobbye A. Garner of Little Rock and Mrs. Becky S. Hearrell of Russellville; one brother, W. H. Clements of Waldron; and one granddaughter.
Funeral services were held at the Gravelly Methodist Church August 2 with Rev. Steve Hearrell officiating. Burial was in the Parks Cemetery at Gravelly by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 8/6/1986)
Mrs. Lola M. Lewis, age 80, of Story, AR, died Wednesday, March 13, 1996 in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Hot Springs. She was born November 22, 1915 in Story, AR to the late Mr. Jim Wallace and the late Mrs. Jon Anna Robertson Wallace. She was united in marriage to Mr. Noble R. Lewis on September 7, 1935 in Story, who preceded her in death on February 25, 1987. She had made her home in Story since 1966. She was a housewife.
Survivors are two sons, Loyd Lewis of Story, AR and Leon Lewis of Aly, AR; two sisters, Cora McGill of California and Jessie Short of Ola, AR; one brother, Jimmy Wallace of Danville, AR; four grandchildren, James Saveall, Keith Saveall, Brenda Qualls and Sandra Lewis; one great-granddaughter, Leandra Stogsdill.
Funeral services were March 15 at the Muddy Creek Church of God with Rev. Jimmy Scott and Rev. Ronny Noles officiating. Interment was in the Reed Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ronnie Wallace, R. J. Wallace, Kenneth Wallace, Marcell Wallace, Bob Austin and Kenneth Castleberry. Honorary Melvin Lay, Walt Woods, Delmer Qualls, Bill Thompson, Arvin Saveall and Bill Austin. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 3/13/1996)
Lora Verda Lewis, age 92 of Dardanelle, died Saturday, July 6, 2002 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. Mrs. Lewis was born September 10, 1909 in Garland County to the late Thomas and Theodica Jane Bailey Eldridge. She was a homemaker and mother and was a member of the Unity Baptist Church in Chickalah for 52 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Lewis; a son, Edward Lewis; a brother, Vester Eldridge; sisters, Eva Carter & Vennie Underwood.
Survivors include four sons, James Lewis of Bryant, Johnny Lewis of the Ard Community, Gene Lewis of Chickalah, Jim Lewis of the Omega Community; five daughters, Leona Dobbs of Round Rock, Texas, Nina Boswell of the Ard Community, Carolyn Rowe of the Omega Community, Marie Caldwell of Orlando, California, Sue Henderson of Little Rock; two stepdaughters, Mildie Simmitt and Mildred Villines both of Tulsa, Oklahoma; 18 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and numerous great-great grandchildren.
Services were Tuesday, 2:00 p. m. Unity Baptist Church, Chickalah with Rev. Horace Hollis officiating. Interment was in Shepherd Cemetery, by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Pallbearers were grandsons, Jeff Lewis, Mitchell Lewis, Allen Lewis, Gary Lewis, Gene Dobbs, Jerry Stroud, Jr. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 10, 2002)
OLA - Miss Mandy Lewis, age 82, of Ola died Wednesday, December 25, 1985, at Ola Nursing Home. She was a member of Ola Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include two brothers, David Lewis of Ola and Claud Lewis of Lodi, Calif. and two sisters, Glennie Allen of Junction City, Kan. and Oma Sloan of Ola.
Funeral will be at 10 a. m. Saturday at Ola Assembly of God Church by the Rev. Jerry Schlinker and the Rev. Harry Coffman. Burial will be in Sandlin Cemetery at Ola by Shinn Funeral Service. Nephews will serve as active pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p. m. Friday at Shinn Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1985)
HALE CENTER -- Funeral services for Marie Cornett Lewis, 84, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in First Baptist Church with Dr. Gene Meacham, director of the Caprock-Plains Baptist Area, officiating. Burial will be in Hale Center Cemetery with Freeman-Abell Funeral Home. Mrs. Lewis died Sunday, November 27, 2005, at Covenant Hospital Plainview. She was born September 13, 1921, in Haskell to Junior Braxton and Elma Cornett. She married Foy Lewis on June 10, 1968, in Floydada. She lived in Hale Center most of her life. She was employed as a caregiver at Denton State School. She was a member of First Baptist Church where she was a very involved volunteer. She also was a member of Hale Center Senior Citizens.
Survivors include three sons, Braxton McKinney of Idalou, Donnie McKinney of Plainview and Eddie McKinney of Hale Center; two daughters, Jeannie Forrest and Kathy Sherrod of Lubbock; one stepson, Robert Lewis of Dallas; one stepdaughter, Sue Wilson of Dallas; one brother, Sonny Cornett of Hale Center; three sisters, Jeanette Steen and Nell Rogers of Hale Center and Jean Curry of Tahoka; 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Her husbands, Cloyd McKinney, Franklin Fox and Foy Lewis, are all deceased. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Plainview Daily Herald Newspaper, Plainview, Texas, Obituary was published on Nov. 28, 2005)
Mary Juliet Lewis, age 87 of Little Rock, died Monday, December 20, 2010 at St. Vincent Medical Center. She was born December 18, 1923 at Little Rock to the late Forrest and Marie Berry Sparling. She was a member of the Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, James S. Moseley, Jr.; her second husband, George Lewis; one daughter-in-law, Carol Cornwell Moseley.
Survivors include her son, James "Skip" Moseley of Dardanelle; two grandchildren, Jim Moseley of Dallas, TX and Kelly Carr and husband, Bobby of Jackson, WI; two great grandchildren, Bryson and A.J. Carr both of Jackson, WI.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 29, 2010)
Meleah Ann Lewis, age 33, of Corinth, Mississippi died Saturday, May 26, 2012. She was born May 21,1979 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Billy Russell & Kathryn Elaine De- Clerk Lewis. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her son, Peyton Gilley; companion, Farron Gilley both of Corinth, MS; father, Billy Lewis; and mother, Kathryn Lewis both of Little Rock; grandparents, Bill & Lou Ann Lewis of Little Rock; and Frances Taylor of Little Rock; brother, Ryan & Geneva Lewis of Little Rock; Uncle Mark De- Clerk of Wright; nephews Christopher & Alex; niece Jacinda all of Little Rock.
Funeral service was June 2, 2012 at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel Danville. Burial was at New Bethel Cemetery in Plainview. 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 Jun 6, 2012)
Mrs. Myrtle A. Ellis Lewis, age 80, of Plainview, AR died Sunday, June 26, 1988 at the Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville. She was a native of Plainview, daughter of the late James W. and Millie Hall Ellis, a member of the Free Will Baptist Church and a housewife.
Survivors include her husband, Edd Lewis of the home; four daughters, Mildred Bethel of St. Joseph, MO, Myrlene Chamberlin of Brown Wood, TX, Elvia Jean Forsythe of Plainview and Dorothy Alverson of Plainview; four sisters, Flora L. Stevens of Plainview, Eva Baggett of Russellville, Oweda Bowden of Russellville and Nina Robinson of Plainview. Also 12 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at 10:00 a. m. at the Plainview First Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Storts officiating. Burial was in the Salem Cemetery near Plainview, AR. Arrangements and services by the Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 6/26/1988)
Neoma Fay Lewis, age 83, of Ola died Thursday, September 22, 2016, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville. She was born March 4, 1933, at Tahlequah, Oklahoma to the late Vollie Ray and Sylvia May Jones Hall. She was a cook for the Ola School District.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, J.C. Lewis; one great grandchild, Lucas Fisher Benefield; three brothers, Donald Ray Hall, Larry Wayne Hall, J.W. Hall.
Survivors include her five children, Bruce and Einella Lewis of Ola, Kathy and Tom Benefield of Ola, Michael Lewis of Centerville, Sheila Leatherwood of Ola, Bryon and Delena Lewis of Centerville; four sisters, Arlene Heibert of Peabody, Kansas, Lynda Stafford of Bates, Dolly Tiede of Dover, Daisy White of Dover; two brothers, Curtis Hall of Fort Smith, Mitchell Hall of Heavner, Oklahoma; eleven grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; seven great great grandchildren and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, September 26, 2016, at the First Baptist Church in Ola. Burial will be in Petillo Hill Cemetery. Visitation was held Sunday, 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Grandsons served as pallbearers. 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 Sep 28, 2016)
Odell Lewis, Sr. 58, of Danville, died at a Little Rock hospital after a long illness. He was a former druggist and practicing veterinarian in Danville and a veteran of World War I.
He is survived by his widow, Mr. Floy Cheney Lewis, a son, Odell Jr. of Gravelly, his mother, Mrs. John W. Lewis; and three sisters, Mrs. Maude Wilson of Danville, Mrs. Maize George of Ola and Mrs. Hazel Cooper of Little Rock. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 5, 1956)
Mr. Odell Lewis, Jr., age 75, of Danville, AR died Monday, December 2, 1996 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born in Danville, July 2, 1921, son of the late Odell Sr. and Floy Cheyne Lewis. He was a WWII Army Veteran, and retired from the Arkansas Highway Department.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lily Jean Clements Lewis.
Survivors include: his wife, Mary Nell Keathley Lewis; two daughters, Bobbye Alice Garner of Little Rock and Becky Hearrell of Branson, MO; a step-son, Buford L. (Bood) Keathley of Danville; a granddaughter; two step-granddaughters; a step-grandson and two great-grandsons.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 4, 1996 at 1:00 p.m. at the Danville United Methodist Church with Rev. Wade Shownes officiating. Burial will be in Parks Cemetery in Scott County, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Parks Cemetery Association Fund, HC 69 Box 100, Bluffton, AR 72827 or a favorite charity. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 12-4-1996)
Mrs. R P. Lewis, 60 died at her home in Danville Monday.
Survivors include two sons, Clarence Lewis of Camden and John Lewis of Holly Grove; two daughters, Mrs. Dale Yarbrough of Booneville and Mrs. Aubrey Cowger of Danville, a brother, Pryor Cruce of Morrilton and two grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 21, 1949)
Yeoman 1/C Richard Linscott Lewis died Wednesday, November 16, in a hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was a veteran of World War II and had served 15 years in the U. S. Navy. He had formerly served six years with the Little Rock police department. He was a member of the Chuch of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Norvalle White Lewis of Belleville; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Lewis, and two sisters, Mrs. Jim Easterling and Mrs. Ray Hupp all of Little Rock.
Pallbearers were: W. V Boyd, R. E. Glasscock, J. C. Brooks, J. Garrison, B. Parks, J. Green, Johnny Walker, Clyde Bull, Olen Payne and Thurman Payne. Honorary pallbearers were: K. Fletcher, L. Van Winkle, Mayo White, C. B. Morgan, L.C. Young, L. A. Mashburn and personnel of the U.S. Navy. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 1, 1960)
Funeral services for little Susan Ilene Lewis, who was killed by a car, was conducted at Ola Baptist Church, Sunday afternoon by Rev. Lewis Gustavus. She was the baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lewis of Charleston, S. C. where the child met her death. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Lewis of Pine Bluff are the paternal grandparents. They were formerly of Yell County. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 1, 1950)
Virgil Eugene Lewis, 87, of Russellville, died Monday, March 2, 2015, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home. He was born August 18, 1927, in Casa, Arkansas, to James W. and Magie Holmes Lewis. He was a United States Army Veteran of WWII, Korea and Vietnam and a member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church at Birta.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Hideko Linda Lewis; a daughter, Patricia Kimzey; a brother, Jimmie Lewis; and sisters, Sue Webb and Wilma Steele.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, George and Carol Lewis of Russellville and Jack and Vista Lewis of South Carolina; a daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Bobby Debnam of North Carolina; son- in-law, Ricky Kimzey of Ola; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
The graveside service was private at Needmore Cemetery near Casa under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, 14966 Old Hwy 10, Ola, ARA 72853. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 11, 2015)
William Eugene Lewis, age 85, of Havana, AR passed away Tuesday, May 27, 1997 at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville, AR. He was the son of the late John A. and Bessie Ann Beavers Lewis. He was a retired mechanic and was also a 1936 graduate of the Arkansas School for the Deaf.
Survivors include his wife, Beulah M. Lewis; a son, Mike Lewis of Havana; a sister, Mary Taylor of Havana; five granddaughters; three great granddaughters and one great-grandson.
Graveside service was May 29, 1997 at the Havana Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 4, 1997)
Willie Earl "Bill" Lewis, age 88, of Little Rock, left to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at his home. He was born August 18, 1928, to the late Ben T. and Media Burruss Lewis in Briggsville, Arkansas. He was a retired truck driver for South Western Transportation.
He was preceded in death by his grand daughter Meleah Ann Lewis.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Lou Ann Aikman Lewis, son, Billy R. Lewis (Kathryn), grandsons, James Ryan Lewis (Geneva), and Gary Young, four great grand-children, Peyton Young, Alex Lewis, Christopher Bailey and Jacinda Bailey, niece, Betty Lewis Knickerbocker, and Linda Storment, sister-in-law, Juanita Giblert Aikman and niece Lynda Aikman West (Randal).
Funeral service was held at 2 pm Saturday, June 10, at the Bluffton Methodist Church with Bro Dan Osliln officiating. Visitation was from 1 to 2 pm before the service at the church. Burial at New Bethel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make donations to New Bethel Cemetery Fund. 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 Jun 14, 2017)
Robert F. Lichtenberger, age 81, of Russellville died Tuesday at Legacy Lodge Nursing Center. He was born July 20, 1920 in Hollenberg, Kansas. He was the son of the late Howard Faye and Alta Merle Townsend Lichtenberger. He was a WWII Army Veteran and the recipient of four bronze stars. He was the plant manager of an alfalfa dehydrating plant. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Harker Heights, TX.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Roe and Ross Lichtenberger and a sister, Shirley Munsterman.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Randy and Cheryl Lichtenberger of Russellville and Robert and Linda Lichtenberger of Harker Heights, TX; two brothers, Ralph and Rex Lichtenberger of Nebraska; a sister, Coral Schrodeer of Indiana and two grandchildren, Daniel Lichtenberger of Russellville and Kerry Lichtenberger of Copperas Cove, TX.
A memorial service with military honors was held Saturday, April 20, 2002 at 10:00 a. m. at Cornwell Chapel Dardanelle, AR. Rev. Henry Magee, Senior Specialists Agency On Aging West Central Arkansas Hospice Chaplain will officiate. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 24, 2002)
Wanda Jean Beatty Lick, age 50 of Dardanelle, AR and former resident of McGehee, AR, departed this life in Little Rock on January 1, 2004. She was born on February 19, 1953 the daughter of Raymond Beatty and Dolly Mason. She was a clerk at Country Mart in Dardanelle and a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Beatty.
She is survived by a daughter, Sherry Irons of Dardanelle, AR; her mother, Dolly Osborn of Star City, AR; three brothers, Odell Beatty of McGehee, AR, Larry Beatty of Danville, AR and Donald Beatty of Dardanelle, AR and a grandson, Cody Irons.
Service was January 4, 2004 with Rev. Dale Carter officiating with burial in Jefferson Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Home of Dumas, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 7, 2004)
Bertha Pratt Lievsay, age 91 of Dardanelle, died Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at Saint Marys Regional Medical Center. She was born June 4, 1917 at Webber Falls, OK to the late Frank and Bessie Northcutt Pratt.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Annis Lievsay; son, Billy Wayne Lievsay; daughters, Earlene and Brenda Lievsay; sisters, Alta Baker, Mae Breeden, and Jane Picherin.
Survivors include six sons Odell Walker of Apoaka, FL, Jim Lievsay of Sallisaw, OK, Burl Lievsay of Dardanelle, Ray Lievsay and Earl Lievsay of Cabot, Roy Lievsay of Jacksonville; four daughters, Velma Ring and Betty Bearden of North Little Rock, Linda King of Cabot, Emma Roach of Dardanelle; brother, Thelbert Walker of Carpenterville, IL; twenty-five grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held March 28 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Bro. Eric Martin officiating. Burial was in Prairie View Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 1, 2009)
Braiden Michael Lievsay, infant son of Misty Lievsay, died Monday, December 30, 2002 at the Dardanelle Hospital. He was born November 5, 2002 in Little Rock.
Survivors are his mother, Misty Lievsay; grandparents, David and Polly Lievsay of Dardanelle; great grandparents, Ray and Nadine White of Delaware, Lucille Haston of Dardanelle; several uncles, aunts and cousins.
Graveside services were Saturday, January 4, 2003 at Graves Cemetery, Delaware. Memorial services were Sunday, January 5, 2003 at the First Assembly of God Church in Dardanelle with Rev. Jay Dockin officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 8, 2003)
Essie Lievsay, age 82, of Dardanelle, AR died Wednesday, September 13, 2000 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, AR. She was born March 29, 1918 in Logan County, AR to the late Luther Dewitt and Mary Edna Parson Foster. She was a homemaker and mother and a member of the Gospel Tabernacle Pentecostal Church in Russellville.
Survivors are six sons, Cecil Lievsay of Atkins, AR, Hubert Lievsay of Paris, AR, Johnnie Lievsay, Luther Lievsay, Phillip Lievsay and David Lievsay all of Dardanelle, AR; one daughter, Mary Alls of Pottsville, AR; three brothers, Dewitt Foster of New Mexico, Ed Foster of Delaware and Jim Foster of New Blaine, AR; one sister, Lottie Musgrave of Dardanelle, AR; 21 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was September 16, 2000 at Graves Cemetery, Delaware, AR by Rev. R. M. Shields. Pallbearers were Bobby, Cecil and Charles Lievsay, Daniel Overton, Ivan Barber and Ray Brown. Service by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 20, 2000)
Helen LeeAnna Lievsay, age 61 of Sallisaw, OK, died Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at Sparks Regional Medical Center. She was born May 10, 1945 at Hector to Jess Layton and Emma Mae Corneilouson Collins. She was a member of the Cherokee Tribe and a homemaker.
She is preceded in death by her father, Jess Collins and a sister, Amagerline Collins.
Survivors include her husband of 46 years, James Harrell Lievsay, Sr. of Sallisaw; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lori and Donnie Lovell and Patricia Thacker and Randy Leathers all of Sallisaw; two sons and daughters-in-law, James Jr. and Diana Lievsay of Terrebonne, OR, Jimmy and Billie Lievsay of Conway; mother, Emma Mae Collins of Russellville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Floy and Bob Parker of Pottsville, Wanda and Carl Apple of Russellville, Nita Faye and Johnny Willcutt of Atkins; brothers and sisters-in-law, Lester and Rosie Collins of Moreland, Mitchell and Nancy Collins of Atkins, James Maggard of Russellville, Mike and Janice Maggard of Russellville, Darrel and Sharon Maggard of Atkins; seventeen grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, November 18, 2006 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Steve Rutherford officiating. Interment was in Boyd Cemetery in Pelsor. Pallbearers were Donnie Lovell, Donald Parker, Bobby Joe Parker, Donald Sinden, Josh Lacito, and Derek Bane. Honorary Pallbearers were Maurice Bearden, Caria Pitts, Taria Lovell, Misty Myers, Jessica Bane, and Brittney Lievsay. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 22, 2006)
James E. Lievsay, 84, of Danville, Arkansas died Wednesday, February 4, 2004 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville following a lengthy illness. He was born December 13, 1919 in Paris, Arkansas to the late James Martin and Hattie Burt Lievsay. He was a military and civil service retiree. He served his country as a Sgt. First Class in the U. S. Army. His military career spanned 21 years. He served in the Aleutian Islands during WWII, in Korea and in Germany. He was a member of the Dardanelle Masonic Lodge and Boyce Woods VFW Post 3141. As an avid hunter and fisherman, he was a life member of the Arkansas Fish and Game Commission.
He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Virginia Lievsay of Danville; one son and daughter-in-law, James D. and Linda Lievsay of Pasadena, Texas; a grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Chief Petty Officer James B. and Amanda Lievsay of Washington State; four great grandchildren; a niece; 4 nephews and other family members.
Graveside services officiated by Reverend Earl Stapleton with full military honors was Monday, February 9, 2004 at New Hope Cemetery where he will be laid to rest next to his first wife, Doris Lievsay and daughter, Brenda Lievsay. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and loyal companion, his dog, Bear. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 11, 2004)
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