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Roy "Buck" Martin, Jr., age 85 of Dardanelle, died Monday, February 22, 2010 at River Galley Medical Center. He was born October 22, 1924 at Dardanelle to the late Roy Martin, Sr., and Cecil Davenport.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Gwen Martin of Dardanelle; three daughters, Gwenda Martin of North Little Rock, Patti Phillips of Winnsboro, TX, Ginger Robinson of Conway; two Brothers, Jim Martin of Dardanelle, Frank Martin of Little Rock; sister, Dorothy Grace of Wilburton, OK; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Thursday, February 25, 2010 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Rev. Jonathan Whitlock officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Memorial donations may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, P. O. Box 532, Dardanelle, AR 72834 or Sharing and Caring, P. O. Box 265, Dardanelle, AR 72834. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 3, 2010)
Mrs. Sally Martin, age 81, died April 17, 1959 at her home at Kennett, Mo.
She is survived by her husband, Ezra Martin; four children, Mrs. George Cullin of Kennett, Carl Martin of Reeves, Mo., Robert Martin of Danville and Fred Martin of Hammond, La. and 18 grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD. 50 Years Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 16, 1959)
Judge (Ret) Thomas Edna Martin of Rockdale, died Wednesday, April 18, 2012. He was born December 10, 1923 in Pleasant Hill, TX to James Alfred and Lillie (Carter) Martin.
He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann (George) Martin; sisters-in-law, Bonnie Belle George and Lavelle George; numerous nieces and nephews. Tom worked in Kingsville, TX for the Missouri-Pacific Railroad. In 1942, he joined the Navy during World War II, worked for Standard Oil in Houston, then Alcoa, Rockdale facility 32 years until his retirement in 1985, then municipal judge in Rockdale until 2003. He was also a member of the Rockdale Masonic Lodge and Shriners. In 1958, Tom married Jo Ann George. They raised a nephew, Jimmy Havens.
Graveside services were held Saturday in the Lower Spring Creek Cemetery near Danville, AR. Memorials may be made in Tom;s name to the charity of your choice. Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home, Rockdale, TX. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 25, 2012)
Thomas W. Martin, age 62, of Dardanelle, AR died Friday, April 8, 2005 at his home. He was born February 21, 1943 in Pope County to William Arch and Myrtle Zelma Vinson Martin. He was an active member and deacon at new Hope Baptist Church in Dardanelle and was a service manager for Dixon Poultry.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-mother, Alma Griffin Martin; two brothers, Riley and Fay Martin and two sisters, Ellen Daggs and Mozell Stanley.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Mary Meimerstrof Martin of Dardanelle; a son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Donna Martin of Dardanelle, AR; a brother, Bill Martin of Russellville, AR; two sisters June Hansell and Betty Anderson both of Russellville, AR and two grandchildren.
Funeral service was April 12, 2005 at the Shinn Chapel with the Rev. Joe Yates officiating. Burial was in East Point Cemetery at Russellville under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. Pallbearers were: Troy, Roy and David Rentfro, Terry Hansell, Greg Martin and Joey Meimerstrof. Honorary were-Don Smith, Claude Parker and the employees of Dixon Poultry Memorials may be made to the Arkansas Dept. of Health Hospice, 404 North El Paso Ave., Russellville, AR 72801 or the American Cancer Society, 126 Lakeview Circle, Russellville, AR 72802. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 13, 2005)
Mr. W.M. Martin, about 70, Hollis, died July 16 and was buried July 17, 2:30 p.m. in Dry Fork Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 1941)
Leonardo Martinez, age 54, of Fort Smith passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at River Valley Hospice in Russellville. He was born September 1, 1960, in Churintzio, Micnoacan, Mexico to Leonardo & Celia Vasquez Martinez. He worked for OK Foods.
Survivors include his parents, Leonardo & Celia Vasquez Martinez; mother of his children, Rosa Perez of Danville; children, Cristina Martinez of Fort Smith; Rosalia Martinez of Danville; eight brothers, three sisters; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held at 12:00 pm Friday, July 3, at St. Andrews Catholic Church. Visitation will be 10:00 am to 8:00 pm Thursday, July 1, at the Funeral home. Burial will be at Earl Ladd Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolences a www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 8, 2015)
Leonardo Martinez, age 54, of Fort Smith passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at River Valley Hospice in Russellville. He was born September 1, 1960, in Churintzio, Micnoacan, Mexico to Leonardo & Celia Vasquez Martinez. He worked for OK Foods.
Survivors include his parents, Leonardo & Celia Vasquez Martinez; mother of his children, Rosa Perez of Danville; children, Cristina Martinez of Fort Smith; Rosalia Martinez of Danville; eight brothers, three sisters; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held at 12:00 pm Friday, July 3, at St. Andrews Catholic Church. Visitation will be 10:00 am to 8:00 pm Thursday, July 1, at the Funeral home. Burial will be at Earl Ladd Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolences a www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 8, 2015)
Daniel T. Marumoto, age 74, of Danville, AR died Friday, October 12, 2001 at the Yell County Nursing Home in Ola, AR. He was born July 31, 1927 in Terminal Island, CA to the late Nobusaburo and Koharu Kajihara Marumoto; He was a custom jewelry designer and a member of the Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Survivors are his wife, Jannie Turner Marumoto; one son, Ron Ybarra of Gait, CA; five daughters, Joyce Green of Truth or Consequence, NM, Carolyn Taylor of Arkadelphia, AR, Doris Dennis of Durante, CA, Darlene Rice of Janesville, CA, Debra Graham of Fullerton, CA; one sister, Yaye Karasawa of Palesverdes, CA; 23 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
Service was October 14, 2001 at Cornwell Chapel in Danville with Bro. Dave Torgenson and Bro. Bobby Joe Stokes officiating. Interment will be in Palesverdes, CA. Arrangement by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 17, 2001)
Dennis R. Mashburn, age 52, of Casa, Arkansas, formally of Irving, Texas went to be with the Lord on November 23, 2002. He was the son of the late Cleo Crawford of Fort Smith, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Sherman Mashburn.
He is survived by his mother, Pauline Mashburn of Dardanelle, Arkansas; wife, Karen Mashburn of Irving, Texas; two granddaughters, Lindsay and Carina; three brothers Jay Terrie Mashburn of Mansfield, Texas, Wayne & Roseann Mashburn, Marvin Linda Mashburn of Birta, Arkansas; many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be Wednesday, November 27, 2002 at the Birta Cemetery at 2:00 p. m. Pastor Bobby Wells of the Ola Freewill Baptist Church will be officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 27, 2002)
Gladys Mollie Mashburn, age 96 of Dardanelle, died Thursday, November 7, 2002 at the Dardanelle Hospital. Mrs. Mashburn was born May 2, 1906 in Yell County, Arkansas to the late Zora T. and Tishie Tilmon Shepherd. She was a member of the Liberty Hall Methodist Church, a retired cook for the Dardanelle School District and a homemaker and mother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Garland Terry Mashburn; a granddaughter and three sons-in-law.
Survivors are nine children, Zora Tucker, Jess Mashburn, Margaret Miller and Gwendolyn Mashburn all of Dardanelle; Opal and Vonda Mashburn of Simpson, Louisiana, Christin and George Snow of Arteisa, New Mexico, Linda Kinslow of Hector, Mollie and James Havner of Sheridan, Charlotte and Kenneth Price of Russellville; one sister, Virginia Roberts of Little Rock; 20 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren.
Services were Saturday, November 9, 2002, 2:00 p. m. Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Rev. Franklin Piercey officiating. Interment was in New Hope Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Richard Kinslow, Kyle Havner, Alan Price, Doug Price, James Tucker, Ronnie Tucker, J. T. Mashburn, David Terry Mashburn, Jimmy Mashburn, Melvin Lynn Banister and Garland Banister. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 13, 2002)
Jess Tillmon Mashburn, 78, of Dardanelle died Saturday, March 12, 2005, at Dardanelle Hospital. He was born September 10, 1926 at Dardanelle. He was the son of the late Garland Terry and Gladys Shepherd Mashburn, an industrial construction worker, a Navy veteran of World War II, member of the Dardanelle First Baptist Church, and a member of Rogers-Rye VFW Post 2283 of Veterans of Foreign Wars in Russellville and First Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, J.T. Mashburn of Deer Park, TX and David Mashburn of Dardanelle; a brother, Opal Mashburn of Simpson, LA; six sisters, Zora Jane Tucker of Dardanelle, Christine Snow of Artesia, N.M., Margaret Miller of Dardanelle, Molly Havner of Sheridan, Linda Kinslow of Hector, Charlotte Price of Russellville and Gwendolyn Mashburn of Dardanelle and three grandchildren.
Funeral was held on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at Cornwell Chapel with Rev. Kenny Jay officiating. Burial was held in New Hope Cemetery. Pallbearers were Doug Price, Alan Price, Richard Kinslow, Ronny Tucker, James Tucker and Mike Woods. Honorary pallbearers were Bob Christy, Tommy Baker and Johnny Thone. Under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 16, 2005)
Linda J. Mashburn, age 52, of Ola died Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home. She was born October 6, 1964, in Little Rock to Jim Bill and Ruby Harris-Rankin. She was a member of the Slaty Crossing Church and loved working with the youth groups. She mentored many peewee youth basketball players and was a huge high school sports fan. In her career, she had over 25 years of service with Deltic Timber Corporation.
In addition to her father, Jim Bill Rankin, she is preceded in death by a brother, Kris Rankin.
Survivors include her husband of 33 years, Marvin Mashburn; a son and daughter-in-law, C.J. and Jessica Mashburn of Casa; a daughter and son-in-law, Taylor and Jacob Robinson of Casa; her mother, Ruby Rankin and step-father, Ronnie Maxwell of Perryville; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Jimmie and Rhonda Rankin of Houston and B.C. and Donna Rankin of Birta; a sister and brother-in-law, Lisa and Keith Lankford of Perry; and nine nieces and nephews, Ashley, Alisha, Cali, Gracie, Emma, Dennis, Lesley, Michelle and Wade.
The funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 29, 2017, at Ola Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Denver Robinson officiating. Burial was at Birta Cemetery and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. The family received friends Thursday evening from 5:00- 6:00 p.m., at the funeral home. Pallnearers were Gary Adaire, Jeff Reece, Darrell Robinson, Lavan Robinson, Bud Emery, and Troy McConnell. Jim Selvey served as honorary pallbearer. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 4, 2017)
Pauline Cleta Mashburn, age 81 of Birta Yell County, Arkansas died Saturday, December 28, 2002 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born December 27, 1921 in Belleville, AR to the late Horace Lee and Edna Ruth Swor Moore. She was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church in Ola and retired after 30 years as a postal clerk with the Dallas Post Office.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Sherman Mashburn and Dennis Mashburn.
Survivors are three sons and daughters-in-law, Jay and Terry Mashburn of Mansfield, TX, Wayne and Roseann Mashburn and Marvin and Linda Mashburn all of Birta, AR, Karen Mashburn of Irving, Texas, one brother, Kenneth Moore of Ola, seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Services were held Monday, December 30, 2002 at the Free Will Baptist Church in Ola with Rev. Bobby Wells officiating. Interment was in the Birta Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 1, 2003)
Russell Wesley Mashburn, age 81, of Mt. George died Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville. He was born June 16, 1931 at Cardon Bottoms to Roger Wesley and Zola Crow Mashburn. He was a Southern Baptist and a member of the Branded By Christ Church, a former employee of Winrock Farms, Universal Housing and Tyson River Valley Maintenance. He was a member of the Army National Guard for 8 years, a former member of the Galla Rock Fire Department. He loved the Chuck Wagon Races and anything that dealt with horses.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Wade Mashburn and Gilbert Mashburn; four sisters, Reba Alexander, Naomi Johnson, Virginia Kinser, Wanda Thone.
Survivors include his wife, Freeda Mashburn of Mt. George; four children, Rusty Mashburn and wife Regina of Little Rock, Ricky Mashburn of Pottsville, Regina Mashburn Tucker of Dardanelle, Ronda Ridenour and husband James of Belleville; two brothers, Gilroy Mashburn of California, Donald Mashburn and wife Betty of Little Rock; five grandchildren, Mandy Carmack and husband Geof, Jennifer Shultz and husband Ryan all of Little Rock, Brittany Hodges, Colt Ridenour both of Belleville, Adam Tucker of Dardanelle; five great grandchildren, Lauren and Grace Carmack, Mack, Maggie and Mason Shultz all of Little Rock and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral service was June 30, 2012 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Bro. Joe Yates and Bro. Josh Crites officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery. Pallbearers: Ronnie Awalt, Adam Tucker, Tim Muncy, Nathan Snyder, Brian Pipes, Greg Bartlett and Colt Ridenour. Honorary Pallbearers: Lynn Young , Jason Gibson, Billy Joe Kisling, Larry Ewing, Cody Russell Young, Lelon Carter, Bradley Burnett, Brent Burnett and Nick Metcalf. In Lieu of Flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home, 220 John Babish Lane, Russellville, Arkansas 72801. 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 Jul 4, 2012)
Thomas Wayde Mashburn, 82, a 38-year resident of Newark, Calif., died Friday, Oct. 21, 2005, in Fremont, Calif. He was born in Dardanelle, a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Navy and worked for 20 years for the Hayward School District.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Diane Mashburn; and three sisters, Naomi, Virginia and Wanda.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Euleta Mashburn; a daughter, Cathy Moreno of Newark, a sister, Reba of Arkansas, four brothers, Gilbert and Gilroy of California, and Russell and Donald of Arkansas; and two grandchildren, Elena and Kristina Moreno of Newark.
Funeral was Tuesday. Arrangements were by Chapel of the Chimes at Hayward, Calif. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,His obituary was published 31 Oct 2005, Russellville, Pope County, Arkansas. )
Van Mashek, aged 94, of Dardanelle died Monday at his home. He was a native of Czechoslovakia and came to the United States when he was eight years old. He was a retired farmer and a Roman Catholic.
Survivors include three sons, Joseph M. Mashek, Frank R. Mashek and Charlie C. Mashek, all of Dardanelle; a brother, Joe Mashek of Dardanelle; five grand children and four great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 24, 1963)
Carolyn Damon Mason, age 59 of Centerville, died Friday, March 14, 2003, at her home. She was born August 25, 1943, in Ola, Arkansas to the late Leslie and Edith Louise Kester Damon. She was a homemaker, mother, grandmother, and a retired cook for Mima's Cafe in Ola.
She was preceded in death by her late husband, Freddy R. Owens.
Survivors include her husband, Wendell Frame; two daughters and sons-in-laws, Susie and Mike Flood of Ola, AR, Gracie and Rodney Plack of Benton, AR; son and daughter-in-law, Kenny and Gail Owens of Vinita, OK; step-daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Bob Weibler of Russellville, AR; four grandsons, Clint Flood of Schweinfurt, Germany, Eric Flood of Ola, AR, Kenny Owens and Joshua Owens of Vinita, OK; three granddaughters, Angela Lacy of Plainview, AR, Brooke Plack of Benton, AR; Spencer "Ann" Moody of Russellville; six great grandchildren, Samantha and Lexi Flood of Schweinfurt, Germany, Destinee, Cameron, and Austin Lacy of Plainview, AR; Regan Sue Flood of Ola AR; three brothers, Thomas Damon, Wayne Damon, Billy Damon of Ola, AR; three sisters, Dannia Walls of Centerville, AR, Jeanette Scruggs of Plainview, AR, Vicki Baskin of Ola, AR.
Funeral services were Monday, March 17, 2003 at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Wayne Damon officiating. Interment was in Sandlin Cemetery, Ola Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Cliff Walls, Bill Lacy, Bob Weibler, Kenny Owens, Josh Owens, Clint Flood. Honorary were Billy Damon, Eric Flood. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 19, 2003)
Dorothy Mason, 66, of Dover, died Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at her home. She was born August 11, 1950, in Morrilton to Jessie Smith and Mary Overton.
She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, J M Smith.
She is survived by her husband, Orville Mason; three children, Brian Mason, Jessica Benov, Justin Mason & wife Kayla; five grandchildren, Breanna Gilliland, Austen Gilliland, Michael Miner, Jayden Allen, Braydon Mason; six siblings, Mary Johnson, Jerry Smith, Gene Smith, Charles Wilson, Kathlene Buttera and Louise Hern; several other family members.
Memorial services were held at 2 pm, Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Russellville Family Funeral Chapel. Rev. Greg Proctor will officiate. Burial was private in Rushing Cemetery. Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.russellvillefamilyfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 10, 2017)
Highway Worker Killed by Truck - Floyd Mason, 44, a truck driver for the State Highway Dept. was killed in an accident near Danville about noon Monday. Mason lived in Russellville.
The accident occurred about two miles east of Danville on Highway 10, where crews were re-surfacing the road. A dump truck loaded with five tons of pea gravel, backed over Mason. Mason was apparently walking east, the same direction in which the truck was backing up, and failed to hear the truck until just before it hit him. He turned toward the truck but was unable to get out of the way. He died a few minutes later. The driver of the truck and other crewmembers did not see Mason until after he was run over. According to workers, the truck was moving very slowly. C. R. George, deputy prosecuting attorney, said after investigating the accident, that no charges would be filed. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs AGO, DANVILLE, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 2, 1954)
Claud Ernest Massey, aged 74, of Danville died in a Russellville hospital Tuesday, September 19. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Carrie Massey; three sons, Ernest of Rockhill, Mo., Opal Ray of Bentwood, Mo. And Boyd of Maplewood, Mo.; three daughters, Mrs. Virgie Inez Whitecotton of Danville, Mrs. Ona Faye Bice of Rockhill, Mo., and Mrs. Doris Lucille Freeman of St. Louis, Mo.; two sisters, Mrs. Pallie Blankenship of Newelton, La. and Mrs. Maxine Kuhn, also of Newelton; 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sep 21, 1961)
Mrs. Gloria Odessa Cravens Massey, age 52 of Kewanna, Indiana, formerly of Danville, AR died Wednesday, April 28, 1999 at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac, IN. She was born October 22, 1946 in Blue Ball, AR to the late Clifton and Leona Garner Millard. He was a homemaker and mother and a member of the First Baptist Church in Danville.
She was preceded in death by a son, Edward Layton Cravens; a brother, James "Boy Blue" Millard, two sisters, Sandy Millard and Patsy Ann Millard and step-mother, Marie Millard.
Survivors are her husband, Robert Dean Massey; one daughter, Patty Sue Cravens of Kewanna, IN; two sisters, Christine Branham of Belleville, AR and Debbie Whala of Bluffton, AR; brother, John Quince Millard of Danville, AR; stepbrother, Odis Grimes of Atkins, AR; three step-sisters, Melba Riley of Hector, AR, Juanita Barnett of Waldron, AR and Gail Brown of Ft. Smith, AR; step-son, Jackie Cravens of Paris, AR; two step-grandsons, step-granddaughter and the father of her daughter, Palmer Cravens of Kewanna, IN.
Services were Monday, May 3, 1999 at the First Baptist Church in Danville with Rev. Bobby Walker officiating. Interment was in Egypt Cemetery, Blue Ball, AR by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Deanie Woodard, Timothy Wagner, Rick Wiser, Ray Branham, John Boyce Millard, Shad Whala and Tim Sherrill. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 5, 1999)
Former Danville Man Killed In Wreck - Leroy Massey, 17 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Massey, formerly of Danville, was killed in a car accident this week in Missouri. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Claud Massey of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 YRS AGO, DANVILLE, ARKANSAS - Originally published on Thursday, January 21, 1954)
DARDANELLE - Hubert Hairl Massie, age 60, of Dardanelle died Thursday, February 12, 1987 at Dardanelle Hospital. He was an employee of Satterfield Lumber Co. He was a native of Lexington, Tenn. and a member of the Falling Water Pentecostal Church near Pelsor.
Survivors include his wife, Ella Adney Massie; four sons, Hairl Massie of Wynne, Dwane Massie of Conway, Rickey Mahan of London and Larry Don Massey of Georgia; four daughters, Debbie Joyce Williams of Danville, Marcella Kelly of Russellville, Joanne Owens of Georgia and Lisa Ann Massie of Atkins; two brothers, Coy of Pontiac, Mich. and William Jerry of Nashville, Tenn.; 17 grandchildren and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Monday at Falling Water Pentecostal Church by the Rev. Lester Chisum. Burial will be in McFadden Cemetery in Dover. The family will receive friends and relatives from 2 to 4 p. m. Sunday. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1987)
DARDANELLE - Erma Lee Masters, age 81, of Dardanelle died Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, at her home. She was born Dec. 3, 1931, at Atkins to the late Roy W. and Bessie S. Gray Judkins. She graduated from Morrilton Beauty College and owned and operated Masters Hair Fashions in Dardanelle for 50 years. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution since 1982, being first a member of the Clarksville Chapter, in 1985 she transferred to the newly formed Persis Lovely Chapter in Russellville, Yell County Historical Society since 1978. She with several of the members were instrumental in copying and printing the cemetery records of Yell County along with the marriage records, in 1997 she was an organizing member of the Dardanelle Rock Chapter, serving as treasurer and librarian for the chapter, also she was a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two grandsons, Thomas Masters and Billy Snider Jr; one granddaughter, Angie Lee Snider Haston; and two brothers, Huey Judkins and John Charles Judkins.
Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Glendon Masters of Dardanelle; one son, Glen Masters and wife, Pam, of Dardanelle; one daughter, Diane Snider and fianc , Roy Lowe, of Dardanelle; two sisters, Velva Stephens and Sue McCarty of Tulsa, Okla.; one brother, Curtis Judkins, also of Tulsa, Okla.; grandchildren, Jason and Courtney Masters, Seth Masters, Angelia Edwards and Heather and Neal Moudy; great-grandchildren, Cady and Hadley Masters, David Williams, Alexis Williams, Jordan Myers, Deborah Haston, Matthew Moudy and August Moudy.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Bro. Kenny Jay officiating. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Pallbearers will be John Parker, Hoyt Crow, Jimmy Moudy, Allen Bryant, Sammie Johnson and Adam Bryant. Honorary pallbearers will be Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Yell County Historical Society and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. The family wishes to express a special thanks to Yell County Hospice. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online guest book and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (The Courier News Newspaper, Russellville, Arkansas, pub. Feb 6, 2013) (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Her obituary was published 6 Feb 2013 in Russellville, Pope County, Arkansas. )
Mrs. Audie Gaydon Beard, aged 66 or Shawnee, Okla, died February 7 in a nursing home. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Gaydon, a member of the Assembly of God Church, and a native of Birta.
She is survived by two daughters of California; one son of Japan, one sister, Mrs. Alma Carson, of Birta, and eight grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 14, 1963)
DARDANELLE - Erma Lee Masters, age 81, of Dardanelle died Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, at her home. She was born Dec. 3, 1931, at Atkins to the late Roy W. and Bessie S. Gray Judkins. She graduated from Morrilton Beauty College and owned and operated Masters Hair Fashions in Dardanelle for 50 years. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution since 1982, being first a member of the Clarksville Chapter, in 1985 she transferred to the newly formed Persis Lovely Chapter in Russellville, Yell County Historical Society since 1978. She with several of the members were instrumental in copying and printing the cemetery records of Yell County along with the marriage records, in 1997 she was an organizing member of the Dardanelle Rock Chapter, serving as treasurer and librarian for the chapter, also she was a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two grandsons, Thomas Masters and Billy Snider Jr; one granddaughter, Angie Lee Snider Haston; and two brothers, Huey Judkins and John Charles Judkins.
Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Glendon Masters of Dardanelle; one son, Glen Masters and wife, Pam, of Dardanelle; one daughter, Diane Snider and fianc , Roy Lowe, of Dardanelle; two sisters, Velva Stephens and Sue McCarty of Tulsa, Okla.; one brother, Curtis Judkins, also of Tulsa, Okla.; grandchildren, Jason and Courtney Masters, Seth Masters, Angelia Edwards and Heather and Neal Moudy; great-grandchildren, Cady and Hadley Masters, David Williams, Alexis Williams, Jordan Myers, Deborah Haston, Matthew Moudy and August Moudy.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Bro. Kenny Jay officiating. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Pallbearers will be John Parker, Hoyt Crow, Jimmy Moudy, Allen Bryant, Sammie Johnson and Adam Bryant. Honorary pallbearers will be Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Yell County Historical Society and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. The family wishes to express a special thanks to Yell County Hospice. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online guest book and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (The Courier News Newspaper, Russellville, Arkansas, pub. Feb 6, 2013) (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Her obituary was published 6 Feb 2013 in Russellville, Pope County, Arkansas. )
Erma Lee Masters, age 81, of Dardanelle died Sunday, February 3, 2013 at her home. She was born December 3, 1931 at Atkins to the late Roy W. and Bessie S. Gray Judkins. She graduated from Morrilton Beauty College and owned and operated Masters Hair Fashions in Dardanelle for 50 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two Grandsons, Thomas Masters, Billy Snider Jr; one granddaughter, Angie Lee Snider Haston and two brothers, Huey Judkins, John Charles Judkins.
Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Glendon Masters of Dardanelle; one son, Glen Masters and wife Pam of Dardanelle; one daughter, Diane Snider and fianc Roy Lowe of Dardanelle; two sisters, Velva Stephens, Sue McCarty of Tulsa; one brother, Curtis Judkins; six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren.
Funeral service was February 6, 2013 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Bro. Kenny Jay officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 13, 2013)
Erma Lee Masters, age 81, of Dardanelle died Sunday, February 3, 2013 at her home. She was born December 3, 1931 at Atkins to the late Roy W. and Bessie S. Gray Judkins. She graduated from Morrilton Beauty College and owned and operated Masters Hair Fashions in Dardanelle for 50 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two Grandsons, Thomas Masters, Billy Snider Jr; one granddaughter, Angie Lee Snider Haston and two brothers, Huey Judkins, John Charles Judkins.
Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Glendon Masters of Dardanelle; one son, Glen Masters and wife Pam of Dardanelle; one daughter, Diane Snider and fianc Roy Lowe of Dardanelle; two sisters, Velva Stephens, Sue McCarty of Tulsa; one brother, Curtis Judkins; six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren.
Funeral service was February 6, 2013 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Bro. Kenny Jay officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 13, 2013)
Mrs. Audie Gaydon Beard, aged 66 or Shawnee, Okla, died February 7 in a nursing home. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Gaydon, a member of the Assembly of God Church, and a native of Birta.
She is survived by two daughters of California; one son of Japan, one sister, Mrs. Alma Carson, of Birta, and eight grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 14, 1963)
Mrs. Eva Masters, age 73, of Hot Springs, sister of Dortha Martin of London and Jewell Austin of Russellville, died Wednesday, February 25, 1987.
Survivors also include a son, Thomas Masters of Hot Springs; two daughters, Bennie Maine and Loretta Dugan of Hot Springs; a brother, Joe Rickett of Broken Arrow, Okla.; three other sisters, Elsie Sybert of Oklahoma City, Okla., Bertha Williamson of Lee's Summit, Mo. and Minnie May Huse of Fresno, Calif. and eight grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 10 a. m. Saturday at Lakeside Baptist Church at Hot Springs. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery at Dardanelle by Caruth Funeral Home of Hot Springs. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 2/25/1987)
Glendon "Gabby" Masters age 85 of Dardanelle died Monday, January 5, 2015 at his home. He was born May 5, 1929 at Dardanelle to the late Leroy and Mary Manes Masters.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 65 Years, Erma Lee Masters; three brothers, Leroy Masters, Lonell Masters, Jack Odell Manus and three grandchildren; Thomas Masters, Billy L. Snider Jr., Angie Snider Haston.
Survivors include one son, Glen Masters and wife Pam of Dardanelle; one daughter, Diane Snider of Dardanelle; grandchildren, Jason and Courtney Masters, Seth Masters, Angelia Edwards, Heather Moudy; great grandchildren, Cady Masters, Hadley Masters, David Williams, Alexis Williams, Jordan Myers, Deborah Haston, Matthew Moudy, August Moudy.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery. 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 Jan 14, 2015)
Arthur Earl "Bat" Masterson age 82 of Plainview died Monday February 25, 2013 at his home. He was born October 18, 1931 in Houston, TX to the late James & Maude Stempson Masterson. He was an Army Veteran, he worked as a superintendent for Brown & Root Oil Company for 31 years, and he was also an Architect & Carpenter. He was a Knighted by the Queen of England for saving 137 lives in Malta, and was a Knight of the Order of Saint John and a Acolyte of the Episcopal Church. Arthur was a beloved Father and Grandfather who will be missed by family and friends. He was a man of honor, loyalty and bravery.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son Arthur Earl Masterson Jr.; brother Jim Masterson; sisters Wynonia Holmes and Virginia Ritchie.
Survivors include wife of 39 years Diann Vaughn Masterson; daughters Rebecca Masterson of Texas; Stacey Masterson of Plainview; Christena Masterson of Plainview; son-in-law, Jerry Martin of Plainview; nephew Timmy Vaughn of Plainview; grandchildren, Jacob Masterson, Jade McDaniel, Hunter McDaniel and Jackson Martin; nieces Jenny Ritchie, Franny Ritchie, great niece Melody Jackson; great niece Nonie Holmes; and a host of family and friends.
Memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Plainview First Baptist Church. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville and River Valley Crematory. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,pub. Feb 26, 2013, On-Line at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com)
Arthur Earl "Bat" Masterson, age 82, of Plainview died Monday February 25, 2013 at his home. He was born October 18, 1931 in Houston, TX to the late James & Maude Stempson Masterson. He was an Army Veteran, he worked as a superintendent for Brown & Root Oil Company for 31 years, and he was also an Architect & Carpenter. He was a Knighted by the Queen of England for saving 137 lives in Malta, and was a Knight of the Order of Saint John and a Acolyte of the Episcopal Church. Arthur was a beloved Father and Grandfather who will be missed by family and friends. He was a man of honor, loyalty and bravery.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son Arthur Earl Masterson Jr.; brother Jim Masterson; sisters Wynonia Holmes and Virginia Ritchie.
Survivors include wife of 39 years Diann Vaughn Masterson; daughters Rebecca Masterson of Texas; Stacey Masterson of Plainview; Christena Masterson of Plainview; son-in-law, Jerry Martin of Plainview; nephew Timmy Vaughn of Plainview; grandchildren, Jacob Masterson, Jade McDaniel, Hunter McDaniel and Jackson Martin; nieces Jenny Ritchie, Franny Ritchie, great niece Melody Jackson; great niece Nonie Holmes; and a host of family and friends.
Memorial service was March 2, 2013 at Plainview First Baptist Church. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville and River Valley Crematory. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 6, 2013)
Arthur Earl "Bat" Masterson, age 82, of Plainview died Monday February 25, 2013 at his home.
Memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Plainview First Baptist Church. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville and River Valley Crematory. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com See complete obit next issue. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 27, 2013)
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