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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.
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)
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)
Winnie V. Wagner Matherson, 69, of Waldron, died, Tuesday, October 19, 2004 in a Waldron Hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of the Nola Church of Christ. .
She is survived by one daughter, Brenda Matheson of Danville; one son John Carter of Parks; one sister, Elmo Hayes of Kansas City, Mo.; one brother, Willie Buck Wagner of Kansas City, Mo. and special friend, Charlie Carter. Pallbearers were Bobby Ellis, Paul Matheson, Larry Wagner, Carlos Ward, Jimmy Angel, Mike Angel. Honorary pallbearers were Map Brown and John Carter.
Services were Saturday, October 23 at 2:00 p. m. at the Cedar Creek Church with burial at the Parks Cemetery, Nola, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 27, 2004)
Verley Matheson, Jr., age 61 of Russellville, died Thursday, April 16, 2009 at St. Anthonys Hospital in Morrilton, AR. Born December 13, 1947, he was the son of the late Verley D. Matheson, Sr. and Mattie Pearl Mayenheimer.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Kay Matheson of Russellville; daughter, Kay Lynn Roberson of Russellville; sons, Ricky Matheson of Atkins and Paul Matheson of Pocola, OK; sister, Evelyn Moats of Sacramento, CA; ten grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.
Memorial service to be announced at a later date. Cremation services by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 22, 2009)
Mr. Wallace E. Mathews, age 72, of Dardanelle, AR died Friday, February 28, 1997 at AMI St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville. He was born November 12, 1924 in Newport, AR to the late Charles Edward and Josie Hood Mathews. He was a game warden with the state of Mississippi and a member of the Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by a brother, J. O. Mathews.
Survivors include his wife, Georgia Woodruff Mathews; three sons, Raymond Mathews of Jackson, MS, Tony Mathews of Dardanelle, AR and Dennie Mathews of Jonesboro, AR; two daughters, Terry Gatlin of Jonesboro, AR and Debbie Moon of Dallas, TX; one sister, Ruby Bark of Searcy, AR; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Services were March 3, 1997 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle, AR with Rev. Jerry Rigdon. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Vess Panky, Arvilee Bice, Jodell Combs, Frank Lee Johnston, Lester Harris and Dennis Moon. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 5, 1997)
Armenda Mathis, age 89, of Danville, AR died Tuesday, May 11, 1999 at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville, AR. She was born November 13, 1909 at Briggsville, AR, she was retired from me Yell County Treasurer's office, daughter of the late Joe and Lou Spears Sanner and widow of Tom Mathis.
She is survived by a son, Douglas Lee Mathis of Russellville; a sister, Irma Nations of Briggsville, AR; a grandson, Jason Mathis of Russellville; and two great-granddaughters, Samantha Gail and Jadine Paige Mathis of Danville.
Funeral was held May 13, 1999 at the Briggsville United Methodist Church with burial in the Mt. Zion Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 26, 1999)
Billy "Babe" Mathis, age 68, of Jacksonville, brother of Charles Mathis Sr. of Plainview, died Wednesday, August 6, 1986.
Survivors also include his wife, Mrs. Juanita Lanford Mathis; two sons, two daughters, a sister and five grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 11 a. m. Saturday at North Little Rock Funeral Home. Burial will be in Edgewood Memorial Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Mr. Danny Lynn Mathis, age 42 of Russellville, AR died Wednesday, March 9, 1994 at his residence. He was a 1970 graduate of Danville High School, a 1975 graduate of Arkansas Tech University with a degree in Parks and Recreation. He was the son of Fay and Wanda; Thomas Mathis of Danville.
Survivors other than parents include two brothers, Greg Mathis of Hope, AR and Richie Mathis of Newport and one sister, Tamera Mathis of Little Rock.
Funeral services were March 12 at the Danville United Methodist Church with Rev. Roger Glover officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery in Plainview. Pallbearers were Jack Wilson, Jr., Steve Millsap, Dr. Dee McCormick, Phil Young, Harold Pledger, Jr. and Mark Maughn. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 3/9/1994)
Eulene Ashley Mathis, age 70, of Little Rock, formerly of Plainview, AR died October 5 in a Memphis Hospital. She was an RN with Pinnacle Point Hospital and also was a retired RN of Fort Roots Veteran Hospital. She was a member of the Mabelvale Methodist Church, B&PW and Arkansas Nursing Association.
She is survived by her husband, Orlan D. Mathis; two daughters, Carol E. Boswell of Camden and Cheryl Lynn Mathis Lamghari of Memphis, TN; a brother, Homer Lee Ashley of North Little Rock.
She was preceded in death by a son, Orlan D. Mathis, Jr.
Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Monday at the Roller-Drummond Southwest Chapel with Rev. Don Phillips officiating. Graveside services were Monday afternoon at Salem Cemetery in Plainview, AR with Rev. Bobby Walker officiating. Memorials may be made to the Arkansas Children's Hospital. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 10/11/1995)
Fay Mathis, age 87 of Danville, died Friday, May 1, 2009 at Mitchell Nursing Home in Danville. Born December 9, 1921 in the Gilkey Community, he was the son of the late LeRoy and Gladys Cathey Mathis. He retired in 1985 after 36 years as the Yell County Clerk. He was a member of the Danville United Methodist Church and the Democratic Party. He was past president and member of the Danville School Board and a retired member of the board of directors of Chambers Bank.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Wanda Thomas Mathis; a son, Danny Mathis; twin brother, Ray Mathis; and a brother, Max Mathis.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Gregg and Patricia Mathis of Hope, Ritchie and Lisa Mathis of Siloam Springs; a daughter, Tamara Mathis of Stamford, Connecticut; four grandchildren, Thomas Mathis and his wife, Lauri, Lindsay Cox and her husband Trey all of Hope, Brandon Mathis and Sarah Mathis both of Fayetteville; two great-grandchildren, Hunter and Drake Mathis of Hope; step great-granddaughter, Logan Cox of Hope.
Services were held Sunday, May 3, 2009 at the Danville United Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Sullinger officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery in Plainview. Memorials may be made to the Little John Field House Fund, PO Box 939, Danville, AR 72833. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 6, 2009)
Mom's 85th Birthday was September 24, 2013. It was also, in a symmetry she would appreciate, her last day on this earth. Her faith sustained her and delivered her in the end first from pain and finally to see her family in Heaven. Frances Theodora Williams born September 24, 1928 in a bed in her parents house in Waveland, Arkansas to Harley T. and Mary Williams. On the farm she milked cows and picked cotton growing up during The Depression. She studied Nursing at College of Ozarks and Charity Hospital New Orleans where her apartment was across the street from Audubon Zoo. She could hear lions, wild birds and elephants rather than cows and pigs. That must have been cool for a farm girl who had never been very far out of Yell County, Arkansas. She married Royce B. Mathis in Poteau, Oklahoma on September 3, 1951 and became Frances Williams Mathis. She was a nurse in Poteau and Okmulgee before moving to OKC in 1961 where she worked in the OR at Baptist Hospital while raising two boys, Steven and Robert. She graduated from OSU on the exact same day in 1976 as her oldest son, persevering even after Royce unexpectedly died in 1975. She was a great teacher and would take neighter slacking nor sloppiness in her students. It was rare for her to be admitted to the hospital and not have a former student caring for her. All the nurses who studied under her have said repeatedly "I am a better nurse for having your mom train me".
She leaves behind her cat King Tut, two boys Steven and Robert, one sister Ruby, eleven grandkids and three great grand kids. Shawnee, Oklahoma City, Arkansas and California are filled with people who cherished her friendship and love. She was 5' 2" but she had an outsized personality that cheered up any place she happened to be. She was funny, feisty and sweet as could be. Frances loved animals and gardens and Australia and dolls and sewing. She stitched together beautiful quilts and made a killer cheesecake. I am not sure what else we could add to sum up a life that made everyone around her better for having met her. And in my hour of darkness She is standing right in front of me Speaking words of wisdom, let it be, let it be. Vaya Con Dios Mom A Celebration of Frances' life will be held at St. Paul's Church, 301 N. Beard, Shawnee, OK at 11 AM Saturday, October 19th. This will be an opportunity to share a brief story or memory with everyone else about how she touched your life. There will be refreshments afterwards. In lieu of flowers please make donations to her favorite charity: SPAR (Saving Pets At Risk), PO Box 702, Shawnee, OK 74802 or go to www.sparshawnee.org and make a donation there. They are helping find King Tut a home by the way. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 9, 2013)
September 24, 1928 - September 24, 2013 SHAWNEE - Mom's 85th Birthday was September 24, 2013. It was also, in a symmetry she would appreciate, her last day on this earth. Her faith sustained her and delivered her in the end first from pain and finally to see her family in Heaven. Frances Theodora Williams born September 24, 1928 in a bed in her parents house in Waveland, Arkansas to Harley T. and Mary Williams. On the farm she milked cows and picked cotton growing up during The Depression. She studied Nursing at College of Ozarks and Charity Hospital New Orleans where her apartment was across the street from Audubon Zoo. She could hear lions, wild birds and elephants rather than cows and pigs. Pretty cool for a farm girl who had never been out of Yell County, Arkansas. She married Royce B. Mathis in Poteau, Oklahoma on September 3, 1951. She was a nurse in Poteau and Okmulgee before moving to OKC in 1961 where she worked in the OR at Baptist Hospital while raising two boys, Steven and Robert. In 1971 she moved to Shawnee to teach in the Gordon Cooper Nursing Program. She returned to college while working full time to get her BS in Nursing and graduated from OSU in 1976, persevering even after Royce unexpectedly died in 1975. It was rare for her to be admitted to the hospital and not have a former student caring for her. All the nurses who studied under her have said repeatedly "I am a better nurse for having your Frances train me". She was funny, feisty as hell and sweet as could be. Frances loved animals and gardens and Australia and dolls and sewing. She stitched together beautiful quilts and made a killer cheesecake. And in my hour of darkness She is standing right in front of me Speaking words of wisdom, let it be, let it be. Vaya Con Dios Mom A Celebration of Frances' life will be held at St. Paul's Church, 301 N. Beard, Shawnee, OK at 11 AM Saturday, October 19th. In lieu of flowers please make donations to her favorite charity: SPAR (Saving Pets At Risk), PO Box 702, Shawnee, OK 74802. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,The Oklahoman Newspaper, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Obituary was published on October 6, 2013)
Mrs. Gladys Mathis, age 82, of Plainview, died, Tuesday, November 6 at the Yell County Hospital in Danville. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Collins Cathey and the late Josephine Burrus Cathey. She was the widow of the late Roy L. Mathis and a member of the Plainview United Methodist Church.
Her survivors include, two sons, Fay Mathis of Danville, Maxie L. Mathis, Sr. of Russellville, one brother Irby Mathis of Melbourne, AR; one sister, Mrs. Lois Cathey Wayland of Little Rock; four grandsons, one granddaughter, and four great grandchildren.
Funeral Services were at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, November 8, 1984, at the Shinn Funeral Chapel, by Rev. Royce Savage. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 11/14/1984)
Harris Mathis, age 65 of Red Bluff, Ca., died Monday, June 30 in a California Hospital. His was a retired Chevrolet dealer and a former resident of Danville, having graduated from high school here. He was a Methodist.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce; two sons, Jon and Gerry Mathis of California; one daughter, Don also of California; one brother, Leo Mathis of Orange, Ca,; four sisters, Mrs. Zona Caldwell of Upland, Ca., Mrs. Veona Caudle, Russellville, Mrs. Una Collum and Mrs. Bonnie Scott, both of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 7/3/1975)
John William Mathis, age 49 of Russellville, died Sunday, June 5, 2005 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was born April 26, 1956 at Russellville to the late Oscar and Nellie Mae Reaves Mathis.
He is preceded in death by a brother, Larry Mathis and a niece, Michelle Mathis.
Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Cetta Mathis of Russellville; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathy and Denny Corbey of Los Angeles, CA, Cheryl and David Wilson, Laura and Robert Morgan, Debbie and Marshall Northcott all of Russellville; aunt Martha Wilkerson of Tulsa, OK and uncle James Reaves of Russellville. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 8, 2005)
Johnny Franklin Mathis, age 72, of Russellville, AR died Sunday, February 5, 2006 at St. Marys Hospital. He was born January 29, 1934 at Holly Bend Bottoms, AR to the late John Henry and Ethel Mae Hillis Mathis. He was a Special Deputy for the Torance County, New Mexico Sheriffs Office. He was a member of the Russellville Rangers Auxiliary Police, also a Pope County Constable for three terms in Valley Two and a member of the Pope County OEM and a volunteer for Marine Rescue. He also attended the South New Hope Assembly of God Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Henry and Ethel Mae Mathis; infant son, Johnny Franklin Mathis, Jr. brother, Oscar Lee Mathis, three sisters, Dean Ridgley, Lucy Dilday and Daisy Mason and a grandson, Christopher Jerome Eoff.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Mary Mathis of Russellville, AR; three daughters, Trula Ann Eoff of Tulsa, OK, Connie Due DeVries of Russellville, AR and Janice Kay Pippin of Russellville, AR; a sister, Faye Wooten of Russellville, AR; nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 8, 2006, 10:00 a. m. at the South New Hope Assembly of God Church in Russellville with Rev. C. R. Young officiating. Interment will be at Mac s Chapel in Sulfur Rock. Pallbearers were members of OEM and Pope County Constables. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 8, 2006)
Leo Wade Mathis, age 78, of Orange, CA died Tuesday at his home in Orange. He was a native of Yell County, a graduate of Danville High School and played on the Danville football team.
Survivors include his wife, Ollie Croney Mathis of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Kay Eldridge of Pamona, CA; four sisters, Mrs. Una Collum and Mrs. Bonnie Scott, both of Danville, Mrs. Vona Caudle of Russellville and Mrs. Zeona Caldwell of Upland, CA.
Funeral services were held at Orange. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 1/22/1986)
Mrs. Louisa Eden Mathis, 80, of Plainview died September 21. She was a Methodist.
Survivors include four sons, W. H. Mathis of Kentucky, R. W. Mathis of Texas, W. P. Mathis of Lonoke and Jim Mathis of Virginia; two daughters, Miss Maurice Mathis and Mrs. T. H. Watkins of Plainview; a brother, J. H. Eden of California; and a sister, Mrs. Martha Smith of Washington.
Funeral was Thursday. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sep 1966)
Mrs. Lucy Elizabeth Mathis, age 93, of Danville, AR died Sunday, October 11, 1992 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was a native of Plain view, the daughter of the late Samuel and Ella Peeler Lipsey. She was a retired nurses aide. She was a member of the Danville Methodist Church.
Survivors include three sons Orlan D. Mathis of Little Rock, AR, Robert B. Mathis of Danville and Duell Ray Mathis of Eureka Springs, AR; two daughters Ruth Patterson of Danville, AR and Billie Ann Cole of Little Rock, AR; one brother, Fred Lipsey of Umpire, AR; 14 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and one great great-grandson.
Funeral arrangements were October 13, 1992 at the Danville United Methodist Church with Rev. Roger Glover and Rev. Bobby Walker officiating. Burial was in the Salem Cemetery near Plainview. Pallbearers were grandsons Danny Patterson, James Patterson and David Patterson, Larry Cole, Dennis Cole, Mike Cole, Craig Cole and Brent Chenowith. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 10/11/1992)
Maxie L. Mathis Sr. age 83, of Russellville, died Tuesday, February 13, 2007, in the Coronary Care Unit of Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born August 29, 1923, in Briggsville, Ark. to Roy L. and Gladys Cathey Mathis. He was a three-year United States Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and was retired from the United States Civil Service. He was a member of the Arkansas Retired Teachers Association and First United Methodist Church of Russellville.
He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother, Ray Mathis.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Billie Bowen Mathis; a son, Maxie L. Mathis Jr. and his wife, Pam Martin Mathis, of Russellville; a grandson, Maxie L. Mathis III and his wife, Stephanie Strack Mathis, of Russellville; two great-grandsons, Brock Martin Mathis and Bowen Reed Mathis; a brother, Fay Mathis of Danville; and several nephews and nieces.
A memorial service will be at 10 a. m. on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007, at the Shinn Chapel officiated by the Rev. Mackey Yokem. Burial will be private. Arrangements are by Shinn Funeral Service. The family will receive friends immediately following the memorial service. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church's Fund for the Future or for the Children's Sunday School Fund, 301 S. Denver Ave. Russellville, AR 72801. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 2/13/2007)
Mike Conner Mathis, 74 of Plainview, Arkansas passed away Monday, July 3, 2006 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born November 7, 1931 in Franklin County, MS to the late William Henry Burtley Mathis and the late Ada Drucilla Stokes Mathis. He was united in marriage December 24, 1955 in Ft Smith, Arkansas to Laveta Mae Parker. He was retired from the United States Army serving in Korea, Vietnam, and Cambodia. He received the National Defense Metal, GCMD award, Vietnam Advisory Campaign award, Good Conduct Medal, Marksman Carbine) badge, Bar (Rifle Metal, Mechanic Badge with bar, Bronze Camp Stair Metal, and Germany Campaign Metal. He was a life member of the DAV, VFW, AARP, and a member of the Free Will Baptist Church in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend.
Survivors include his wife, Laveta Mae Mathis of Plainview, AR; sons Ralph Conner Mathis and his wife Ann of Pryor, OK, David Orval Mathis and his wife Elizabeth of Provo, AR; daughters Connie Mae Mathis Miller and her husband Lee of Shreveport, LA, Gail Lee Mathis and her husband Lonny Staggs of DeQueen, AR, Michelle Mathis Bruce and her husband Denny of Shreveport, LA; brothers John Henry Mathis and his wife Betty of Grand Cain, LA, Joe Neil Mathis and his wife Betty of Shreveport, LA; 18 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Albert, Alt, and Bill Mathis, a sister, Lavenia Mathis, and a sister-in-law, Guriel Ware Mathis.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 8, 2006 at 2:00 p. m. in the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed in the Cecil Chapel Cemetery in Vandervoort, AR under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Michael Mathis, Eric Mathis, Ray Staggs, Roy Staggs, Shelton Parker, and Lonny Staggs. Honorary Pallbearers were Thomas Miller and Jack Stiles. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 12, 2006)
Nellie Mae Mathis, 71 of Russellville died Saturday, May 21, 2005 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was born January 17, 1934 at Russellville to the late Willie and Selina Paralee Smith Reaves.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Lee Mathis; a son, Larry Mathis; brother, Robert Reaves and a sister, Syble Owens.
Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, Michael and Concetta Mathis, Johnny Mathis all of Russellville; four daughters and sons-in-laws, Laura and Robert Morgan, Deborah and Marshall Northcott, Darlene and David Wilson all of Russellville, Kathy and Denny Corbey of Los Angeles, CA; brother, James Reaves of Russellville; sister, Martha Wilkerson of Oklahoma, 19 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.
Graveside services were held on Saturday, May 28 at Pisgah Cemetery, Pottsville with Rev. Don Rose officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 1, 2005)
Orlan Mathis, Jr. 8 of Little Rock, died May 7, 1958 from injuries suffered 16 hours earlier when he was struck by a car while riding a bicycle near his home.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orlan Dee Mathis and a sister, Carol Mathis; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Mathis of Danville; and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Julia Levels of Plainview. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 15, 1958)
Pamela A. Mathis, 66, of Russellville, died April 17, 2016, at Arkansas Hospice Home.
Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Maxie L. Mathis Jr.; a son and daughter-in-law, Maxie L. Mathis III and Stephanie Mathis of Russellville; two grandsons, Brock Martin Mathis and Bowen Reed Mathis; a sister, Mona K. Ingram of Russellville; two nieces, Laura Morris and family and Johna McNally and family; and a nephew, Marty Ingram and family. Memorial service is at 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, April 21, 2016, at the First United Methodist Church, and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. A Graveside service in Oakland Cemetery will be private. Family will receive friends immediately following the memorial service at the church. Memorials to the First United Methodist Church, 304 S. Commerce, Russellville, AR 72801 or Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home of Russellville, 220 John Babish Lane, Russellville, AR 72801. Online obituary/guestbook is available at www.shinnfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 20, 2016)
Robert Bee Mathis, age 71, died February 16, 1996 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. He was born January 3, 1925 in Ola, son of the late Otto Mathis and Elizabeth Lipsey. He was a veteran of WWII and Korea and a retired Burns Security Guard.
Survivors include: one son, Robert "Robin" Mathis and one daughter, Sharon LaNoue both of New Orleans, LA; two brothers, Orlan D. Mathis of Little Rock and Duel Ray Mathis of Eureka Springs; two sisters, Ruth Patterson of Danville and Billie Ann Cole of East End in Little Rock; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were February 19 at the Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Danville with Rev. Bobby Walker and Bro. Heathcoat officiating. Burial was in the Salem Cemetery with nephews serving as pallbearers. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 2/21/96)
Roy L. Mathis, age 70, of Plainview, died Monday in a Yell County hospital. He was a son of the late Lee Mathis and Katie Chambers Mathis. He was a retired merchant; a member of the Plainview Methodist Church, a member of the Plainview Masonic Lodge, Little Rock Consistory and Simitar Shrine Temple, charter member of the Yell County Hospital board, former ,member of the Plainview school board, former chairman of the Yell County Demcratic Central Committee and township committeeman of Lamar Township.
He is survived by his wife, Gladys Cathey Mathis, two sons, Fay Mathis of Danville and Maxie L. Mathis of Burk Burnett, Tex.; four brothers, Carl Mathis of Tulare, Calif., Leon and Bennie Mathis of Modesto, Calif., and Royce Mathis of Oklahoma City; one sister, Mrs. Grace Suggs of Oklahoma City; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday in the Plainview Methodist Church by Rev. W. O. Scroggins Jr. and Rev. Gene Atkins. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Casket bearers were Maxie Mathis Jr., Gregg Mathis, Danny Mathis, Jim Ed McGhee, Charles Shelton and Roy Holbrook. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 11/20/1969)
Roy L. Mathis, age 70, of Plainview died Monday, Nov. 17, at Yell County Hospital in Danville. He was a son of the late Lee Mathis and Katy Chambers Mathis; a retired merchant; a member of the Plainview United Methodist Church, Plainview Masonic Lodge, Little Rock Consistory and Shrine Temple; charter member of the Yell County Hospital Board, former member of the Plainview School Board, former chairman of the Yell County Democratic Chairman and township committeeman.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Gladys Cathey Mathis; two sons, Fay Mathis of Danville and Maxie L. Mathis Sr. of Burk Burnett, Texas; four brothers, Carl Mathis of Tulare, Calif., Leon and Benny Mathis of Modesto, Calif., and Royce Mathis of Oklahoma City, Okla.; a sister, Mrs. Grace Suggs of Oklahoma City, Okla., and five grandchildren.
Funeral was at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Plainview with the Rev. W. O. Scroggins Jr. and the Rev. Gene Adkins officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery at Briggsville by Gardner Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Jim Ed McGee, Charles Shelton, Ray Holbrook, Maxie Mathis Jr. Greg Mathis and Danny Mathis. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Post-Dispatch, Dardanelle, Arkansas: 11/27/1969)
Syble Jaunita Millard Mathis age 91 of Dequincy, LA passed away April 17, 2014 at her home. She was born October 22, 1922 in Kilgore, TX to the late Ernest & Ophelia Mullins Millard. She was a mother, homemaker and retired from Proctor & Gamble. Preceded in death by her parents; brothers Oather, Luther, Henry, Bobby Millard; sisters Ceila Turk, Evelyn Terrell and Ola Millard.
Survivors include her sister Estell Tharp of Little Rock, AR; daughters, Jannette Monceaux of Dequincy, LA; Sharron & ( Paul) Lanoue of New Orleans, LA; son, Robert &( Linda) Mathis of New Orleans, LA; Michelle Bertrand of Santa Fe, TX; Ramona Matthews of Jennings, LA; Charles Monceaux of Dequincy, LA; grandchildren Melanie Mathis, Angela Mathis, Lori Mathis, Matthew Lanoue all of New Orleans, LA; Elizabeth Walker of Pearland TX, 12 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren; Memorial service at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 2, at Danville Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. John McCourt officiating. Burial will be at Egypt Cemetery in Danville, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 30, 2014)
T.H. Mathis, 65, a leader in Church work, died June 27th at Briggsville, and was buried June 28th in the Concordia Cemetery at Whitely.
Services were by Rev Mr. Chamberlin assisted by a nephew of the deceased, Rev. Mr. Neighbor, pastor of the Baptist Church at Periland. (Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, pub. Jul 1940) (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,His obituary was published in Jul 1940 in Danville, Yell County, Arkansas. )
T.H. Mathis, 65, a leader in Church work, died June 27th at Briggsville, and was buried June 28th in the Concordia Cemetery at Whitely.
Services were by Rev Mr. Chamberlin assisted by a nephew of the deceased, Rev. Mr. Neighbor, pastor of the Baptist Church at Periland. (Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, pub. Jul 1940) (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,His obituary was published in Jul 1940 in Danville, Yell County, Arkansas. )
County Treasurer Tom Mathis Dies - Yell County Treasurer Thomas Lee Mathis, aged 55, of Danville died Friday at his home. Mr. Mathis was born at Briggsville and had lived in the county all his life. He was serving his first term as treasurer. He was secretary of the Danville Methodist Church Board, was a Mason, World War II veteran and a member of the American Legion.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Armenda Sanner Mathis; a son, Douglas Lee Mathis of Danville; a brother, Robert B. Mathis, of Longview Wash.; and seven sisters, Mrs. George Carpenter of Bluffton, Mrs. Ira Sides of Danville, Mrs. Troy English of Plainview, Mrs. J. C. Reece of Hot Springs, Mrs. Lee Scifres of Turrell (Crittendon County), Mrs. Odas Hunnicutt of Hot Springs and Mrs. Howard Newkirk of Jessieville (Garland County) (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 1, 1961)
Wade Hamilton Mathis, aged 82, died at a Danville hospital Tuesday, November 24. He was a life-long resident of Yell County and a Methodist.
Survivors are five daughters, Mrs. Taylor Collum and Mrs. Alvie Scott of Danville, Mrs. Ewing Caudle of Russellville, Mrs. Kent Gerrison of Pryor, Okla., Mrs. Clifford Caldwell of Upland, Calif; two sons, Leo Mathis of Orange, Calif. and Harris Mathis of Red Bluff, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Crovella of Hartford, Mrs. Eunice Thomas of Oregon and Mrs. Lula Hobbs of Ft. Smith; three brothers, Frank Mathis of San Benito, Texas, John Mathis of Hartford and O.L. Mathis of Danville; 16 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 3, 1959)
Wade Hamilton Mathis, aged 82, died at a Danville hospital Tuesday, November 24, 1959. He was a life-long resident of Yell County and a Methodist.
Survivors are five daughters, Mrs. Taylor Collum and Mrs. Alive Scott of Danville, Mrs. Ewing Claudle of Russellville, Mrs. Kent Gerrison of Pryor, Okla. Mrs. Clifford Caldwell of Upland, Calif. two sons, Leo Mathis of Orange Calif. and Harris Mathis of Red Bluff, Calif. three sisters, Mrs. Anna Crovella of Hartford, Mrs. Eunice Thomas of Oregon and Mrs. Lula Hobbs of Ft. Smith; three brothers, Frank Mathis of San Benito, Texas, John Mathis of Hartford and O. L. Mathis of Danville; 16 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, December 3, 1959)
Mrs. Wanda Inez Thomas Mathis, age 76, of Danville, AR died Friday, September 25, 1998 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was born February 16, 1922 in Wing, Yell County, AR to the late Hugh Virgil and Effie Willard Thomas. She was a member of the Danville United Methodist Church, a homemaker and mother.
She was preceded in death by one son, Danny Mathis; a brother, Shannon Thomas and a sister, Jewell DeLoach.
Surviving are her husband, Fay Mathis; two sons, Greg Mathis of Hope, AR and Ritchie Mathis of Newport, AR; one daughter, Tamera Mathis of Saratoga, CA and four grandchildren.
Funeral service was September 27, 1998 at the Danville United Methodist Church with Rev. Wade Shownes officiating. Interment was in the Salem Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Ed Taylor, L. W. Bell, Jack Wilson, Mike Laurie, Lloyd George and Dee McCormick. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 30, 1998)
William Mathis, age 81, died December 30, 2004. He was a member, retired Deacon, and Sunday School Director of Lonoke Baptist Church. He was a WWII Navy Veteran, a former District Biologist and Chief of Fisheries of Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and was retired from US Army Corp of Engineers. Preceding him in death are his parents, Prescott and Lou Mathis; son, Jeff Mathis; daughter, Paula McCauley; brother, Robert Mathis, sister, Maurice; wives, Wilma Robbins Mathis, Mary Ferguson Mathis and Delilah Chivers Mathis.
Survivors include children, Billy Mathis and wife Karen of Lonoke, John Mathis and wife Debbie, Jennifer McClellan and husband Reggie all of Little Rock, Gwen Pauschert and husband Tommy Joe of Carlisle and Dr. Michael Standridge of Lonoke; brother, Jim Mathis of Charlottesville, VA; sister, Jessie Watson and husband Tommy of Plainview, AR and five grandchildren.
Funeral services were on Monday, January 3, 2005 at Lonoke Baptist Church.
Graveside service followed in Salem Cemetery, Plainview, AR. Arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Building Fund, Lonoke Baptist Church. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 5, 2005)
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