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Edna Helen Littlefield, age 90, of Cecil, formerly of Waveland, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018. She was born December 14, 1927, in Waveland, Arkansas to the late Arthur and Ovelene Catlett James. Edna loved gardening, crocheting, quilting and cooking.
She was preceded in death By her parents; husband, Paul Littlefield and six brothers, John, Ray, Raydus, Opal, Noble and Glendon James.
Survivors include her son, JP Littlefield (Christa) of Cecil; three grandchildren, Amy Brewer (Justin) of Van Buren, Jeff Littlefield (Dorie) of Cabot and Harlee Haney (Derrick) of Jonesboro; two great grandchildren, Joseph Parker Littlefield and Jones Paul Littlefield, both of Cabot.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at Moores Chapel Community Church in Waveland with Bro. Bill VanMeter officiating. Burial was in Moores Chapel Cemetery. Visitation was held Monday, January 8, 2018, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:OO P.M at Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Pallbearers included Randal Bonds, Dillon Bonds, Ronnie Putman, Lonnie Kennedy, Bobby James, Brayden James, Charles Brown and Wade Conley. Honorary Pallbearers were Kent Dennis and Bill Campbell. In lieu of Bowers, memorial donations can be made to Moores Chapel 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 Jan 10, 2018)
Clinton Eugene Littlejohn, 73, of Russellville, was called home to heaven to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 30, 2015, at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his family. He was born October 27, 1942, in Dover, to Clinton Ester and Elvia Aurelia Nestlcrode Littlejohn. He worked for over 25 years for the Arkansas State Highway Department in District 8, was a United States Air Force veteran and was a member and deacon of Pleasant View Baptist Church and a member ol the River Valley Antique Car Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-father, Robert Baunton; a brother, Sammy Littlejohn; and a sister, Lena Mae Colbert.
Survivors include his wife of almost 52 years, Joyce Littlejohn; two daughters, Rebecca Moore of Russellville, and Lena Littlejohn of Atkins; two grandsons, Robert Allen Moore and Christopher Eugene Littlejohn; a brother-in-law, Jim Colbert of Ola; a sister-in-law, Jo Robertson of Russellville; a number of nephews and nieces, including a special nephew, Russell Colbert; and his adoptive son, Randall Standridge.
The funeral service was at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at the Shinn Chapel officiated by the Rev. Larry Pettus. Burial with military honors provided by the Rogers-Rye Veterans of Foreign Wars Post # 2283 was in East Point Cemetery by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Active pallbearers were Tom Crites, Jimmy Staggs, Russell Colbert, Chris Littlejohn, Randall Standridge and Allen Moore. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Jeff Yates and his State Highway Department co-workers. Memorials may be made to Gideons International, or to Pleasant View Baptist Church, 2625 Pleasant View Road, Russellville, Arkansas 72802. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 25, 2015)
Clinton Eugene Littlejohn, 73, of Russellville, was called home to heaven to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 30, 2015, at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his family. He was born October 27, 1942, in Dover, to Clinton Ester and Elvia Aurelia Nestlcrode Littlejohn. He worked for over 25 years for the Arkansas State Highway Department in District 8, was a United States Air Force veteran and was a member and deacon of Pleasant View Baptist Church and a member ol the River Valley Antique Car Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-father, Robert Baunton; a brother, Sammy Littlejohn; and a sister, Lena Mae Colbert.
Survivors include his wife of almost 52 years, Joyce Littlejohn; two daughters, Rebecca Moore of Russellville, and Lena Littlejohn of Atkins; two grandsons, Robert Allen Moore and Christopher Eugene Littlejohn; a brother-in-law, Jim Colbert of Ola; a sister-in-law, Jo Robertson of Russellville; a number of nephews and nieces, including a special nephew, Russell Colbert; and his adoptive son, Randall Standridge.
The funeral service was at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at the Shinn Chapel officiated by the Rev. Larry Pettus. Burial with military honors provided by the Rogers-Rye Veterans of Foreign Wars Post # 2283 was in East Point Cemetery by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Active pallbearers were Tom Crites, Jimmy Staggs, Russell Colbert, Chris Littlejohn, Randall Standridge and Allen Moore. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Jeff Yates and his State Highway Department co-workers. Memorials may be made to Gideons International, or to Pleasant View Baptist Church, 2625 Pleasant View Road, Russellville, Arkansas 72802. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 25, 2015)
BORN: August 20, 1939 DIED: June 21, 2013 LOCATION: Russellville, Arkansas Najuana Littlejohn, 73, of Dardanelle, died Friday, June 21, 2013, at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was born August 20, 1939, at Clarksville, to Hewy Donly and Vesta Jewell Evans Meadows. She was a member of the Plainview First Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Earl Heartsill Meadows; and three sisters, Lena Elizabeth Meadows Roberts, Mildred Meadows and Annabel Meadows Motley.
Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Bobby Littlejohn; a sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Buddy Whitlock of Alma; and seven nephews and nieces, Virginia Lee Napier, Charles Wayne Roberts, David Earl Roberts, Jeri Anita Driggers, Dennis Ray Motley, John Donald Motley and Douglas Ray Whitlock.
The family will conduct a memorial service at 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, 2013, at the Pleasant View Baptist Church, officiated by the Rev. Larry Pettus. Cremation arrangements are by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,pub. June 23, 2013 On-Line@www.shinnfuneral.com)
BORN: August 20, 1939 DIED: June 21, 2013 LOCATION: Russellville, Arkansas Najuana Littlejohn, 73, of Dardanelle, died Friday, June 21, 2013, at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was born August 20, 1939, at Clarksville, to Hewy Donly and Vesta Jewell Evans Meadows. She was a member of the Plainview First Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Earl Heartsill Meadows; and three sisters, Lena Elizabeth Meadows Roberts, Mildred Meadows and Annabel Meadows Motley.
Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Bobby Littlejohn; a sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Buddy Whitlock of Alma; and seven nephews and nieces, Virginia Lee Napier, Charles Wayne Roberts, David Earl Roberts, Jeri Anita Driggers, Dennis Ray Motley, John Donald Motley and Douglas Ray Whitlock.
The family will conduct a memorial service at 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, 2013, at the Pleasant View Baptist Church, officiated by the Rev. Larry Pettus. Cremation arrangements are by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,pub. June 23, 2013 On-Line@www.shinnfuneral.com)
Mrs. Neva Mae Littleton, age 61, of Rt. 2 Havana, was dead on arrival July 20 at Yell County Hospital of heart failure. She was born in Iowa but lived most of her life in Minnesota. They moved to Mt. George in 1948. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
She is survived by her husband, Dailey Littleton, and her father Jess Garner, both of her home; two sons, Clarence (Jerry) Young of Havana and James Young of Danville; one daughter, Mrs. Neva Wilson of Minnesota; four stepsons; Dean Littleton of New Jersey; Alvin Littleton of Strong, Roy Littleton of Magazine and Hubert Littleton of Arizona; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Gwendaline Shockley of Danville; two brothers, Gifford and Elza Garner both of Minnesota; and 22 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held July 24 at the Mt. George Church of Christ by Carl Thompson. Burial was in Mt. George Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 1967)
Robert Thompson Littleton, age 79, of Dardanelle, AR died Thursday at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. He was born March 1, 1923, the son of the late Wayne and Vivian Vaughn Littleton. He was an Army veteran of WWII, a construction inspector for the Corps of Engineers, and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, La Vaughn Kroodsma.
Survivors three children, Tommy Littleton of Russellville, AR, DeNann and Frank Clark of Dardanelle, AR and Lorie Robinson of New Orleans, LA; a brother, Wayne Littleton, Jr. of St. Martin, CA; a sister, Vanna Hottinger of Ola, AR; grandchildren, Ashley Clark of Bentonville and Michael Littleton of Bryant.
Memorial service was September 2, 2002 at the First Presbyterian Church at Dardanelle with the Rev. Nancy Covington officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 4, 2002)
Ronnie Gene Littleton, 55, of Booneville, Arkansas, passed from this life on Saturday, July 22, 2017 in Booneville. He was born August 16, 1961 in Russellville, Arkansas to Alton Gene and Jennie B. (Owens) Littleton. Ronnie was a farmer, and formerly worked for the USDA and the Arkansas Highway Department. Ronnie was a graduate of Booneville High School in 1979. He excelled at football and was an All-state football player and played two years at Arkansas Tech University. He was a member of the Heritage Addition Church of Christ in Booneville. He enjoyed horticulture and permaculture and nature of all sorts.
He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Albert "Dock" Littleton and maternal grandparents, Elzia and Iva Owens.
Graveside services were held at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at Ellington Cemetery near Magazine, Arkansas, under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife Terri of the home; two daughters, Amy White (Ryan) of Dover, Arkansas and Mandy (Wes) Swint of Booneville; Parents, Alton Gene and Jennie B. Littleton of Dardanelle, Arkansas; paternal grandmother, Faye Littleton of Dardanelle, Arkansas; five grandsons, Gideon, Liam, Rylie, Ryatt, and Ryden; other relatives and many friends. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 26, 2017)
Mildred Lavina Lively, age 92 of Perryville, died Sunday, July 4, 2004 at Perry County Nursing Home, in Perryville. She was born in Bigelow, Arkansas on May 15, 1912, daughter of the late Thomas J. and Viola O'Neal Bowdler. She had owned and operated Patty Ann Restaurant in Thornburg for many years, where she always had homemade pies and bread to serve. She was a member of the Thornburg Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis D. Lively, two brothers, H. W. "Buddy" Bowdler, and Tommy Bowdler, four sisters, Jessie Walker, Margaret Delso, Georgia Bennett, and Viola Davis.
Survivors include three sons, Bill Robnett, Dan Bowdler, both of Thornburg, Arkansas, Andrew Robnett, of Morrilton; a daughter, Catherine Kline of Alabama; two brothers, Anthony Bowdler of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, John Henry Bowdler of Fort Smith, Arkansas; two sisters, Vera Ramsey of Carlsbad, New Mexico, Betty Brittain of Houston, Texas; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews and nieces.
Graveside service was held in Thornburg Baptist Church Cemetery in Thornburg, Arkansas July 7, 2004 with John McCourt officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 14, 2004)
Argie Lee Locke, age 71 of Dover, died Saturday, April 5, 2003 at her home in Dover. She was born November 9, 1931 in Jerusalem, Arkansas to the late Authur and Eulah Freeman Creach. She was partner with her husband in Locke Trucking.
Survivors are her husband of 30 years, Billy Locke; six daughters, Virginia Johnson of Dover, Pattie Mooney of Savanah, Tennessee, Andrea Gulledge and Angela Barnes both of San Antonio, Texas, Charlotte Johnson of Austin, Texas, Rebecca Opitz of Deridder, Louisiana; a brother, Luther Creach of Elmer, New Jersey; three sisters, Sue Lawless of Jerusalem, Arkansas, Bonnie Long of Idaho, Ellen Shaddon of North Little Rock; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Graveside memorial services were Tuesday, April 8, 2003, at Cedar Creek Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 9, 2003)
Lola Bell Lockerby, age 86, of Wilburton, passed away January 7, 1988 in Wilburton. She was a homemaker and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. She was born January 12, 1901 in Rover, Arkansas.
Surviving relatives include a daughter Lillian Brown Whiteaker of Wilburton; 2 sons Jimmy and Orvel Walden of both of Wilburton; 3 brothers Jeff and J. R. Cathey both of Wilburton, and J. W. Cathey of San Leandro, Ca.; 6 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held January 9, 1988 at 2:00 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home Chapel, under the direction of Jones Funeral Home in Wilburton. Rev. Wayne Holcomb officiated and interment was at the Damon Cemetery under the direction of Jones Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Dayton Evans, Jack Evans, Dave Phelps, Roy Phelps, Junior Moye and Steve Culberson. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 1/7/1988)
Arlene Lucy Lockhorst, age 74 of Clearlake Oaks, CA passed away September 20, 2006 at her home. She was born January 19, 1932 in Oshkosh, WI. Arlene was preceded in death by her husband, John Lockhorst, her parents, William Lawler of Plainview, AR and Nina Smith of Clearlake Oaks, CA, and step-son, John Lockhorst, Jr.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Billy Crites of Clearlake Oaks, CA, Jerry and Paula Crites of Russell, KS, Larry and Betty Crites of Dardanelle, AR; two stepdaughters, Linda Lockhorst of Apple Valley, CA, Sharon Block of CA; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
A private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Jones and Lewis Clearlake Memorial Chapel. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 11, 2006)
Mrs. Iva Underwood Loewe, age 85, of Carlisle, a native of Yell County, died Sunday, March 8, 1987 at Doctors Hospital at Little Rock.
Survivors include a brother, Robert Underwood of Carlisle; two sisters, Linnie Brooks of Hot Springs and Eulena Carr of Shannon Hills, Ala. and several nephews and nieces.
Graveside service will be at 11a. m. Wednesday at New Bethel Cemetery near Danville by the Rev. Park Moore. Burial will be by Cornwell Funeral Service of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1987)
Aureliano Cienfuegos Loeza, age 50, of Danville, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2011 at Arkansas Heart Hospital. He was born March 9, 1960 in San Jeronimo, Gro. Mexico to the late Agustin Cienfuegos & Julia Loeza. He was a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Alba Loaeza; son, Aureliano Cienfuegos, Jr. of Danville; four brothers, Salomon of Mexico; Jesus, Alberto and Alejandro of Danville; four sisters, Benita and RosaMa of Mexico; Lourdes and Aquilina of Danville; his grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Friday, February 4, 2011 at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Danville with Father Neal officiating. Burial was in La Poza Cemetery in Acapolco, Mexico. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 9, 2011)
Baxter Buel Lofland Jr. age 39, died in a road grader accident near his home of Gravelly on October 20, 1954. He had made a profession of faith in 1942. He was a member of Wm. J. Parks Lodge 376 F&AM at Gravelly, a certified lecturer in the Masonic Order and member of Gravelly Chapter of OES.
He is survived by his wife, Valinia; a son, Baxter Buel III, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Baxter Lofland, and a foster sister, Mrs. Abbie Sue Jones, all of Gravelly and a niece, Mrs. Euel Dean Parker of Tulsa. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs AGO, DANVILLE, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, October 26, 1954)
Baxter C. Lofland, aged 76, of Bluffton, a retired farmer and stockman, died Monday at his home of a heart attack. He was a native of Yell County, was a Methodist and a Mason.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Allie Gault Lofland; a daughter, Mrs. Abbie Sue Jones of Gravelly; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sep 28, 1961)
Mr. Billy Seth "Bill" Lofland, age 65, of Briggsville, AR died Tuesday, January 27, 1998 at his home. He was born May 30, 1932 in Bluffton, AR to the late Homer and Oda Caviness Lofland. He was a retired law enforcement officer with the U. S. Forest Service and a member of the Bluffton Methodist Church and an Air Force Veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Nina Melton Lofland; son and daughter-in-law, Billy S. Jr. and Debby Lofland of Briggsville, AR; daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Brody Ramey of Plainview; sister, Bettye Rose Linebarrier of Camden, AR and four grandchildren, Jesse Yates, Jacob Lofland, Raven and Caitlin Ramey.
Graveside service will be Thursday, January 29, 1998 at 10:00 am. at the Bluffton Cemetery by Rev. Royce Savage. Pallbearers will be Tom Gilkey, George Johnston, Andy Tackett, Jake Pickens, Dale Parker and John Ray. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6 to 8 p. m. at the Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 28, 1998)
Gravelly Man Killed In Road Accident - Bud Lofland, about 36, of Gravelly was killed Wednesday afternoon while driving a county road grader near Gravelly. He was driving the patrol home on the north road between Bluffton and Gravelly about 3 p. m. and apparently lost control of the machine going down a hill. The patrol struck a bridge at the foot of the hill and Lofland was thrown from it and crushed under a wheel. He was killed instantly.
Devoe Garner, who was driving ahead of Lofland in a pickup, noticed that the patrol did not come over the next hill and returned to find Lofland pinned under the machine. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs AGO, DANVILLE, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, October 21, 1954)
C. O. Lofland died Saturday, November 29th in Rockwall Nursing Home after an extended illness. He was born at Gravelly and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Lofland and moved to Rockwall at the age of twenty-one. He was a former business owner in Rockwall.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dewey Lofland of the home; two sons, J. S. Lofland and Joe C. Lofland both of Rockwall; one daughter, Mrs. Horace Smith of Tyler, one brother, T. S. (Sid) Lofland of Rockwall; two sisters, Mrs. Battice Rhoades of Rockwall and Mrs. Allie Swaim of Danville; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Monday, December 1st at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Rockwall with Rev. Walter Zimmerman, pastor and Rev. M. L. Jones, pastor of the First Baptist Church officiating. Interment was in Rockwall Cemetery. Pallbearers were W. T. Collins, Robert Lofland, J. L. Lofland, Opal Hunnicutt, Ralph M. Hall and Thomas Lofland. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 12-11-1975)
Mrs. Gussie Dora Lofland, age 92, of Bluffton, AR died Friday, February 4, 1994 at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville. She was born February 25, 1901 in Bluffton to the late Seth William and Rose Malone Lofland. She was a retired school teacher with the Fourche Valley School District and a life time member of the Bluffton Methodist Church.
Survivors two nephews, Billy Seth Lofland, Sr. Briggsville, AR and Tom Caviness, Jr. Texarkana, AR; a niece, Betty Rose Linebarier, Camden, AR; nine great nephews and nieces.
Services were Sunday at the Bluff-ton Methodist Church with Rev. Royce Savage officiating. Interment was hi Bluffton Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Farris Jones, Junior Rhoades, Doyce Potter, Larry Pat Aikman, Jr. Lewis, Jake Pickens. Honorary, Henry Smallwood and Harold Montgomery. Memorials may be made to the Bluffton Methodist Church and Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 2/9/1994)
Homer Lee Lofland, age 63, of Bluff ton, died Friday, February 10, at the Veterans Hospital in Little Rock. He was a retired state employee, a member of the Bluffton Masonic Lodge, and the son of Homer Virgil Lofland and the late Oda Caviness Lofland.
He is survived by two daughters; Judy Bales of Dallas, TX., and Lena Wall of Little Rock; one brother, Billy Seth Lofland of Briggsville; one sister, Betty Rose Linebarger Of Camden ; and one grandson.
Graveside services were Monday, February 13, at 10:00 a.m. at Bluffton Cemetery with the Reverend Compton George officiating. Pallbearers were: Jr. Lewis, Jake Pickets, Troyce Jones, Henry Smallwood, Jr. Rhoades, O. L. Briggs, and John Lowe. Services by Dixon Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 2-15-1984)
Homer Virgil Lofland, age 87, of Briggsville, died Tuesday, December 3 at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Oda Parks Lofland, and one son, Homer Lee Lofland. He was a retired farmer and a member of Bluffton United Methodist Church.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Bettye Rose Linebarger, of Camden, and one son, Billy Seth Lofland, Sr., of Briggsville, one sister, Gussie Lofland, of Bluffton, six grand-children and five great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Thursday, December 5, at Bluffton Cemetery with Rev. Royce Savage officiating. Pallbearers were Troyce Jones, Farris Jones, Jake Pickens, O. L. Briggs, Henry Smallwood and John Blankenship. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 12-11-1985)
James R. Lofland - Rockwall and Rockwall County lost one of its most respected citizens last week when James Riley Lofland, known throughout this area as "Uncle Jim," passed away at the home of a son here, Saturday, August 12, 1950. Mr. Lofland was 92 years, 6 months and 6 days old. Mr. Lofland was born in Bluffton, Ark and was married to Sarah Frances Holiman, who preceded him in death.
He is survived by the following of his 10 children: Wallace G. Lofland of Lubbock; William T. Lofland of Austin; Lilyan Lofland Duncan of Dallas; and the following from Rockwall: Mrs. Ellen Darr, Mrs. Amanda Rochell, Hugh B. Lofland and O. D. Lofland. Also surviving are 18 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 24, 1950)
Jo Breashears Lofland, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, age 82, resident of Little Rock passed away Monday, July 14, 2008, at the Saline Memorial Hospital. She was born Jan. 7, 1926, in Rover to the late John S. Breashears and Ola Brown Breashears. Ms. Lofland had a passion for working in her yard with flowers, gardening, and cooking and sharing her bounty with others. She went to work for the Arkansas State Police in the accident record section in 1959 and retired in 1987. She was a hard worker, and dedicated loyal employee, always trying to help others.
Survivors include two daughters, Judy Bales and husband Jack of Hot Springs, and Lena Wall and Ray Sullivan of Mabelvale; two brothers, Baxter Breashears and Leroy Breashears, both of Russellville; sister, Mary Hunt of Danville; grandson, Wes Gross and wife Shelly of Little Rock; great-granddaughter, Lacey Lacey Gross of Little Rock, and a host of nieces and nephews,
She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, Bobby, Ned, Ted, Hayes, and Bill Breashears, and a sister, Sue Lewis Cox.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff and residents of Fox Ridge Estates in Bryant. The family will receive friends at Griffin-Leggett-Healey and Roth, 5800 West 12 St., Thursday, July 17 from 5-7 p.m. Services will be held Friday, July 18, at 10 a.m. at the Griffin-Leggett-Healey and Roth Chapel. Burial will follow in the Pinecrest Memorial Park. Sign the online guestbook at griffinleggett.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by Patsy Gatliff, obituary online at Griffin-Leggett-Healey and Roth Chapel, 7-16-2008)
Jo Breashears Lofland, age 82 of Little Rock, passed away Monday, July 14, 2008 at the Saline Memorial Hospital. She was born January 7, 1926 in Rover to the late John S. Breashears and Ola Brown Breashears. She had a passion for working in her yard with flowers, gardening, cooking and sharing her bounty with others. She went to work for the Arkansas State Police in the accident record section in 1959 and retired in 1987.
Survivors include two daughters, Judy and Jack Bales of Hot Springs and Lena Wall and Ray Sullivan of Mabelvale; two brothers, Baxter and Leroy Breashears, both of Russellville; sister, Mary Hunt of Danville; one grandson; a great-granddaughter and a host of nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, Bobby, Ned, Ted, Hayse and Bill Breashears and a sister, Sue Lewis Cox.
Services were held July 18th at the Griffin-Leggett-Healey & Roth Chapel. Burial was in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Arrangements made by Griffin Leggett-Healey & Roth Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 23, 2008)
Joseph S. Lofland, who died December 19th, was born February 6, 1854 at Bluffton, Arkansas, was married to Tempy Jane Crawley February 1, 1874 at the same place. To this union eight children were born, of which six survive: Wilburn, Denton,Texas; Walker, Sid and Check and Mrs. C.F. Rhodes, Rockwall, Texas; Mrs. Urie Swaim, Gravelly. One brother, J.R. Lofland, Rockwall, Texas.
Also survived by 26 grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Mr. Lofland joined the Methodist church in 1875 at Bluffton and lived a true Christian until his death which occurred after an illness of over a year at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Urie Swaim, Gravelly. The services were held in the Methodist Church in Gravelly, December 20, conducted by Rev. J.S. Coffer, Lavaca, assisted by Rev. Mr. Fry of Gravelly. Singing was by Mrs. Jabo Clements, assisted by Mrs. Author Hunnicutt.
Active pall bearers were: Bill Caviness, Robert Caviness, Lester Oller, S.C Herrin, Euel Fowler, Olgar Fowler, Bedford Austin, Harley Blagg. Honorary pall bearers were: Dr. H.L. Montgomery, Buford Compton, Ortho Garner, Donald Barger, Alfred Lazenby, Fred Harris, Joe Gault, Ema Gault, Leo Gault, Opal Hunnicutt, Walter Caviness, Jim Hogan, Jabo Clement, Willie Hunnicutt, Lee Blagg, Tim Poindexter, Cletes Powell, Tom Caviness, J.I Cowger, John Hunnicutt, John Caviness, Will Clement, Lee Stewart. Flower girls were: Misses Thula Herrin, Opaline Gray, Lucy Caviness, Ermalee Caviness, Grace Puller, Norene Austin, Ophelia Peters, Ina Blagg, Marjorie Francis. Burial was in Parks Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 1942)
WINSTON-SALEM - Norma Maie Handley Lofland, age 89, died on October 25, 2011 of Alzheimer's disease. Norma was born in Garland, Texas, to Peter Witwer Handley and Willie Belle Cloud Handley. She graduated from Garland High School and attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. In 1941 she married Hugh Lofland, Jr.; they moved to Winston-Salem in 1951, where Hugh was a professor and researcher at Bowman Gray School of Medicine until his death in 1975. Norma worked with Hugh as a technician at the medical school, and continued working there until her retirement in 1989. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Hugh B Lofland, Jr., and son-in-law Mark D. Gould.
She is survived by her sister Phyllis Handley Womack and brother-in-law William M. Womack of El Paso, TX; sister-in-law Dorothy Benton Lofland Poole of Rockwall, TX; her children, Dee Anne Lofland Lamb and son-in-law Wilson C. Lamb, Jr. of Hillsborough NC, Lisa Lofland Gould of Winston-Salem, and Maxwell Lofland and daughter-in-law Pamela Hare Lofland of Clemmons NC; grandchildren Christopher Lamb and wife Robin Ray Lamb, Jeremy Lamb, Peter Lamb and wife Amy Miller Lamb, Hannah Gould and husband Matthew Jones, Meggan Gould and husband Robert Haggerty, Aleeta Lofland, Jamie Lofland, and Camilla Lamb; great-grandchildren: Zachariah, Elijah, and Cooper Lamb; Gretta and Hugh Lamb; Dakota, Connor, and Noah Lemm; and Nola Fern Haggerty; and numerous dear nieces and nephews and their families. Known to her Girl Scouts as "Piney," Norma was a Scout leader for decades and delighted in teaching her Scouts new skills. She was an active member of the Wildflower Club of Winston-Salem, a longtime member of Parkway United Church of Christ, and a volunteer at Brunson and Kimberly Park schools. She also loved gardening, camping and hiking, nature study, reading, puzzles, and music. She retained a wonderful sense of humor throughout her life.
A memorial service to celebrate Norma's life will be held on November 6 at 2:00 p.m. in the Amos Room (Phillips Care Center) at the Salemtowne Retirement Community. Norma's family wishes to express deep gratitude for the loving care given to Norma by all the staff at the Salemtowne Retirement Community. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Piedmont Land Conservancy (P.O. Box 4025, Greensboro NC 27404) or the Salemtowne Associate Appreciation Fund (1000 Salemtowne Drive, Winston-Salem NC 27106) are gratefully accepted. Online condolences may be made through www.salemfh.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Winston-Salem Journal Newspaper, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Obituary was published on October 27, 2011)
Mrs. Ollie Mae Lofland of Rockwall, Tex., died Friday, March 11 after a short illness in the Rockwall Medical Hospital. Mrs. Lofland was a member of the First Methodist Church and had been associated with her husband in their grocery business.
Her survivors include her husband, C. O. Lofland; two sons, J. S. Lofland of Dallas and Joe C. Lofland of Garland, Tex.; one daughter, Mrs. Horace Smith of Tyler, Tex.; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Wells of Grand Prairie and Mrs. Virgil Silman of Menard, Tex; and five grandchildren. Mr. Lofland was a former resident of Gravelly and is the brother of Mrs. Allie Swaim of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 1966)
Seth Wilburn Lofland, aged 81, retired merchant, farmer and stockman, died at his home in Bluffton Sunday afternoon after a long illness. Mr. Lofland's father, the late Wm. S. Lofland was also a merchant in Bluffton his entire life and was a member of the Bluffton Masonic Lodge.
Survivors are his son, Homer Lofland, Bluffton; two daughters, Mrs. Buford Compton, Wing and Miss Gussie Lofland of the home; one sister, Mrs. Alice Kelley of Greenville, Texas; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs AGO, DANVILLE, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 15, 1954)
WILLS POINT - Funeral services for Thomas Lofland, 82, of Wills Point, formerly of Rockwall, were held at 10 a.m., March 11, at Russell Memorial United Methodist Church in Wills Point with Rev. Ray Reed and Rev. Bill Hedges officiating. Interment followed at White Rose Cemetery in Wills Point under the direction of Allan Fuller Funeral Home in Wills Point. Mr. Lofland died the afternoon of March 8, 2009, in a Terrell hospital. Thomas was born December 21, 1926, in Rockwall, son of Thomas Sydney and Lily Aquila Poindexter Lofland. He was raised in Rockwall where he graduated from Rockwall High School. Thomas was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during World War II. On April 6, 1947, he married Vera E. Peace in Rockwall. He was employed by Southwestern Bell Telephone Co., retiring in 1979. He lived in Rockwall prior to moving to Wills Point in 1983. He enjoyed gardening, raising Simmental cattle and fishing. Thomas was a member of Russell Memorial United Methodist Church in Wills Point.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Gladys Maynard; four brothers, Raymond, Dick, J.L. and Corry Lofland; and a son-in-law, Charles Kinser.
Survivors include his wife of Wills Point; four daughters, Toni Kinser and Jody Lofland of Rockwall, Linda Slejko and husband Steve of Mesquite and Lisa Bailey and husband Bob of Blaine, Wash.; one brother, Robert Lofland and wife Betty of Rockwall; two sisters, Frances Dixon of Garland and Juanita Myers and husband Tom of Rockwall; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were David Florence, Robert Wayne Lofland, Keith Lofland, Randy Lofland, Glen Burks and Sam Florence. Honorary pallbearers were Dairy Queen buddies (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Rockwall County Herald Banner Newspaper, Rockwall, Texas, Obituary was published on Mar 2009)
LOFTIS -- Emma Marcella Loftis, born May 9, 1923 in Yell County, Arkansas passed away Thursday, August 6, 2009 in her home in Albuquerque, NM.
She is survived by sister June Mills of Albuquerque, brother JD Sam Benefield of Carlsbad, children Leo Loftis, Elizabeth Gibbs, Darrell Loftis and Jo Loftis all of Albuquerque, 16 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were children, Thomas Swift, Jimmy Swift, and Delbert "Mossy" Loftis.
A private memorial service will be held Thursday, August 13, 2009 at Carlsbad City Cemetery. She will be greatly missed. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Mary Fowler Leek, Newspaper: Albuquerque Journal, Albuquerque, New Mexico,8/12/2009)
Verna Mae Douglas Moody Lofton, age 70, of Casa, AR died Saturday, September 12, 1998 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. She was a daughter of the late Albert and Nancy Smith Douglas; she was born January 31, 1928 in Carden Bottoms, AR. She was a member of the Casa First Baptist Church.
She is survived by one son, Frank Moody of Picayune, Mississippi; three daughters, Ruby A very of Casa, Nancy Hubbard of Rose Creek, AR and Phyllis Pearson of Atkins; six brothers, Clarence, James and Dean Douglas all of Casa; J. R. Douglas of Adona, AR, Carroll Douglas of Little Rock and Raymond Douglas of Springville, TN; two sisters, Alma Faye Lewis of Riverview, AR and Louise Bell of Newton Grove, NC; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral service was today, Wednesday, at the Casa First Baptist Church with Rev. Gene Tanner and James Douglas officiating. Burial was in the Casa Cemetery. Pallbearers were her grandsons and honorary pallbearers were her brothers. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 16, 1998)
Mrs. A.S. Lokey passed away at 8:32 Thursday morning at Havana.
Funeral will be Friday at 1 P.M. at Havana. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sep 1941)
Mrs. Ada Lokey, who had been ill for several months, passed away Thursday a. m. April 1, 1948 at the age of 68 years, at the home of her only daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Toney.
Funeral services were conducted at the Assembly of God Church in Plainview Friday by Miss Francis Payne of Dardanelle and Rev. Ivan Marcum, pastor of the church. A very large crowd of people were in attendance. Flowers were many and beautiful. Burial was in the Ola Cemetery.
She leaves to mourn her going away to the sweet by and by one daughter, Mrs. Gertude Toney, two grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 8, 1948)
Mrs. Lillie Francis Lokey, age 60, passed away at 8:32 Thursday morning, September 4 at the home of Mrs. Zeimer Murray.
The funeral service was conducted at the Methodist church by Rev. W. Russell. She leaves to mourn her death her husband, A.S. Lokey, Havana, her daughter, Mrs. Ruth Kuykendile, South Gate, California, two sons, Raymond of Fort Louis, Washington, and Ronal Lokey of Kansas City, Kansas. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sep 1941)
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