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Mrs. Marie Gist McKnight, age 82, of Russellville, AR, widow of Olen McKnight, died Friday, December 12, 1997 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born May 27, 1915 in Casa, AR to the late Wiley and Frances Minge Gist. She was a homemaker and mother and a member of the Apostolic Church in Atkins, AR.
Survivors include five sons, Joe McKnight of Dewpo, IL; Richard McKnight of Burbon, MO, Danny McKnight of Oppelo, AR, Elbert McKnight of Benton, AR and Leon McKnight of Mt. George, AR; six daughters, Edith Kennedy of Dixon, MO, Mary Lois Scudder of St. Louis, MO, Ruby Frost of Mt. George, AR, Linda Pearl Cooker and Shirley Hodges both of Russellville, AR; two brothers, Harvey Gist of Centerville, AR and Elmer Gist of Mt. George; a sister, Fay Hightower of Little Rock, AR; 29 grandchildren, 53 great grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren.
Service was December 15, 1997 at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with the Rev. W. R. James officiating. Interment was in the Petillo Hill Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. Pallbearers were grandsons and great-grandsons. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 17, 1997)
Mrs. Viola Lee McKnight, 81, of Belleville, died Wednesday in her home. She was a native of Missouri and the widow of Rev. B. A. McKnight. She was a Methodist.
Survivors include five sons. Rev. Milton McKnight of Enid, Okla., John B. McKnight of Dallas, Woodrow McKnight of Little Rock, Wilson McKnight of Lonoke and Joseph W. McKnight of Trieste, Italy; three daughters, Mrs. M. K. Wherry of McCrory and Mrs. Gladys Galloway and Mrs. Mason Moudy of Belleville; a sister, Mrs. Inez Wilson of Pleasantville, Mo.; 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on April 1963)
Mrs. Viola Lee McKnight, 81, of Belleville, died Wednesday in her home. She was a native of Missouri and the widow of Rev. B. A. McKnight. She was a Methodist.
Survivors include five sons. Rev. Milton McKnight of Enid, Okla., John B. McKnight of Dallas, Woodrow McKnight of Little Rock, Wilson McKnight of Lonoke and Joseph W. McKnight of Trieste, Italy; three daughters, Mrs. M. K. Wherry of McCrory and Mrs. Gladys Galloway and Mrs. Mason Moudy of Belleville; a sister, Mrs. Inez Wilson of Pleasantville, Mo.; 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on April 1963)
Gary Dale McLain, age 58 of Lake Dallas, TX, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2000 at his home in Lake Dallas, TX. He was born in Amarillo, TX, September 17, 1941, son of the late Edwin and Madge Johnston McLain. He was a 1960 graduate of Dardanelle High School and retired from the Texas Education Service Center in Dallas, TX.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Gene McLain.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Rook McLain; a daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer Mae and Jon Dominque of Austin, TX and a sister. Juanita Johnson of Dallas, TX.
Funeral service will be held today, Wednesday, August 12, 2000 at 10:00 a. m. at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Dardanelle with Rv. Milton Cowling officiating. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Arrangement by Cornwell Funeral Home or Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 2, 2000)
Kyle David "K-Mac" McLaughlin, age 18, of Havana passed away Sunday, August 24, 2014. He was born January 11, 1996 in Russellville, AR to David McLaughlin and Toni Thompson. He was a member of the Havana Assembly of God Church. He was a Western Yell County Student. Preceded in death by his grandparents Pam & Kenny Cotner; great-grandparents Goldia Phelps and Kermit Adair.
Survivors include his parent, Grandma B. Brenda Thompson of Havana; sister, Stephanie Gutierrez of Danville; brother Chavez Gutierrez of Grand Forks, No. Dakota; great-grandmother, Joyce Adair of Havana; girlfriend, Kristin Chestnut of Havana; special uncle, Damon Thompson of Havana; nephew Elijah Gutierrez of Danville; cousin Zoe Thompson of Havana; also survived by a countless number of friends and family.
Funeral service was held 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at the Havana Assembly of God Church with Rev. Bob Caldwell officiating. Burial was at Moores Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers included Damon Thompson, D.A. Hiatt, Anthony Delgado, Chase Lee, Dayton Parish, Brenton Buckman, Chris Thygesen and Trent Cobb. Honorary pallbearers included Gibby Jeffcoat, Robert Walker, Johnathan Stone and Joe Stone. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville Arkansas. Online guest book and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 27, 2014)
David John McLeron, age 84, of Danville went to be with his Lord Sunday June 25, 2017, at his home. He was born September 17, 1932, in Buffalo Valley, Oklahoma to the late Emory & Belle Collins McLeron. He was a member of the Havana First Baptist Church. He was an Army Korean Veteran, and a manager for Wayne Farms.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Dolores McLeron; son & daughter-in-law, Rocky & June McLeron of Danville; daughters & sons-in-law, Pam & Wayne Henson, of Belleville; Gina & Mark Gower of Danville; grandchildren, Rachel & Bentley Whitbey of Dardanelle; Kiley & Billy Slater of Danville; Trevor McLeron of Russellville; Emery & Maegan Gower of Fayetteville; Cory Gower of Russellville; Brady Gower of Danville; great-grandchildren, Zadie, Zeke and Emersyn.
Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at the Havana First Baptist Church with Bro. Mark Lane officiating. Burial will be at Havana Cemetery. Visitation will be 1:00 to 2:00 pm before the service at the church. Pallbearers include his grandchildren. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolence at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 28, 2017)
Funeral services for John L. Mclnterf of Ola, who died in his home Sunday night, Sept 11, were conducted at the Ola Christian Church by Rev. Lewis Gustavas and Rev. James Weatherford.
He is survived by his widow, one daughter, Mrs. Modean Shockley of Ola; one son, Eugene Mclnterf of Ola; a brother, Richard of Illinois; four sisters, Mrs. Kate Smith, Los Angeles, Mrs. Bessie Foster, Booneville; Mrs. Mary Morris and Mrs. Betty Tingley of Ft. Smith.
Burial was in the Ola Cemetery with the Cornwell Funeral Home in charge. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 15, 1949)
Danny Lynn Mclntrye, age 53, of Little Texas (Scott County) died Friday, December 2, 2005, at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born January 4, 1952 in Gravelly, Arkansas. He was a plumber and an amateur radio operator.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ardith and Annie Utley Mclntrye; brother, Tony Carter and a sister, Tomlin Hayes.
Survivors are his wife, Wanda Swaim Mclntyre sons and daughters-in-law, Shannon and Rebecca Mclntyre of Birta, Casey and Miranda Mclntyre of Ola; five grandchildren, Robert, Curtis, McKenzie, Grace and Emma; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ed and Anita Hayes of Kansas City, Betty Carter and Johnnie Parks of Parks.
Funeral service was held on Tuesday, December 6, 2005 at Mulberry Freewill Baptist Church in Gravelly with Rev. Tim Via officiating. Internment was at Parks Cemetery, Nola. Pallbearers were Rick Nichols, Robert O'Bryant, Bill Lofland, Jerry Jones, Charlie Ray, Rick Sherrill, Tommy Roberson, Billy Roberson, Marlin Payne and Gordon Miller, Honorary pallbearers were Steve Troyke, Wolfe Troyke and The Sawmill Gang. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 7, 2005)
Mrs. Gene Huffman McManus, age 56, of Dardanelle died Saturday, December 28, 2002, at her home. She was born April 1, 1946, in El Dorado, Arkansas. She was a mother, homemaker, an animal lover, and a member of the Dardanelle Freewill Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her father, David Huffman and a sister, Anna Faye Beggs.
Survivors are her husband, Charles T. McManus of Dardanelle; two daughters, Joanna C. McManus, DVM of Beebe, AR, and Patricia Gene McManus of Dardanelle; mother, Theda Cline Huffman of Camden, AR; two brothers, David J. Huffman of Tyler, Texas, Fred Huffman; two sisters, Susie Henderson of Little Rock, AR and Ruiz "Jo" Stone of Camden, AR.
Funeral services were Tuesday, December 31, 2002 at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Jared Higginbotham officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 8, 2003)
Mrs. Fannie McMillan, age 79, widow of Mark McMillan, died December 24 at a Vallejo, Calif, hospital. She was a native of Rover, a daughter of John and Cindy Rice. She was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors are six sons, John and Fred McMillan, of Dardanelle, George McMillan, of Patterson, Calif., Edd McMillan, of Sacramento, Calif, Charlie McMillan, of Denver, Colo., and Doc McMillan of California; three daughters, Mrs. Herbert Cauna, of Vallejo, Mrs. Rather Lewis, of Sacramento, and Mrs. Olive Shade of Redwood City, Calif.; one brother, Porter Rice, of Ola; one sister, Mrs. Margaret Burnett, of Oklahoma City; 24 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Slaty Crossing Baptist Church Thursday afternoon with pastor. Rev. Bill Williams, officiating. Interment was at Harris Cemetery at Cotton Town with Cornwell Funeral Service in charge. Casket bearers were Norbon Jackson, Steve Claypool, Bill Ink, Herman Adaire, Jim Moore and Roscoe Wells. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 1966)
Fred C. McMillan, age 56, of Dardanelle died Thursday, November 27, 1980, at the Danville Hospital.
Survivors include five sons, Roy, Dean, Danny, Robert and Johnny McMillan, all of Sacramento, Calif.; two daughters, Elizabeth and Chryle McMillan of Sacramento; two brothers, John McMillan of Dardanelle and Ed McMillan of Sacramento, Calif.; two sisters, Esther Louis of Sacramento, and Olive Mae Shade of Redwood City, CaIif.; five grandchildren, 11 nieces and seven nephews.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. December 1 at the Slave Crossing Freewill Baptist Church by the Rev. Denver Robinson. Burial will be in the Harris Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 11/28/1980)
Geneva M. McMillan, age 89, of Russellville died Sunday, November 22, 2015, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home. She was born March 16, 1926, at Marked Tree, Arkansas to the late Thomas and Clarrissa Avants Jones. She was a member of the Second Baptist Church in Russellville.
She loved to sew, make flower arrangements and cook.
She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers and three sisters.
Survivors include her husband, Price McMillan of Russellville; one daughter, Laura Lewis (Jim) of Alpa/Omega Community; grandchildren, Jerry Stroud Jr., Lora Stroud Negrito (Lu); great grandchildren, Jerry Stroud III, Zekariah Stroud, Anna Stroud, Kristopher Negrito, Maelani Negrito, Kiana Negrito. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, November 27, 2015 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Bro. Robin Foster and Bro. Jonathan Whitlock officiating. Burial will be in Shephard-Hale Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the chapel. Pallbearers will be Kristopher Negrito, Jerry Stroud III, Zekariah Stroud, Sam Guarino. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home, 220 John Babish Lane, Russellville, Arkansas 72801. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online guest book and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 25, 2015)
Geneva M. McMillan, age 89, of Russellville died Sunday, November 22, 2015, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home. She was born March 16, 1926, at Marked Tree, Arkansas to the late Thomas and Clarrissa Avants Jones. She was a member of the Second Baptist Church in Russellville.
She loved to sew, make flower arrangements and cook.
She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers and three sisters.
Survivors include her husband, Price McMillan of Russellville; one daughter, Laura Lewis (Jim) of Alpa/Omega Community; grandchildren, Jerry Stroud Jr., Lora Stroud Negrito (Lu); great grandchildren, Jerry Stroud III, Zekariah Stroud, Anna Stroud, Kristopher Negrito, Maelani Negrito, Kiana Negrito. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, November 27, 2015 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Bro. Robin Foster and Bro. Jonathan Whitlock officiating. Burial will be in Shephard-Hale Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the chapel. Pallbearers will be Kristopher Negrito, Jerry Stroud III, Zekariah Stroud, Sam Guarino. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home, 220 John Babish Lane, Russellville, Arkansas 72801. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online guest book and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 25, 2015)
Price Irvin McMillan, age 92, of Russellville died Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at Dardanelle Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born January 8, 1926, at Molten, Alabama to the late Auburn and Emma McMillan. He was retired business owner where he owned and operated a Cleaners Business.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Geneva McMillan; one brother and one sister.
Survivors include one daughter, Laura Lewis (Jim); grandchildren, Jerry Stroud Jr. (Cindy), Lora Stroud Negrito (Lou) and great grandchildren, Jerry Stroud III, Zckariah Stroud, Anna Stroud, Kristopher Negrito, Maelani Negrito and Kiana Negrito.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Visitation was held Saturday, 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at the chapel prior to the service. Burial was private in Shephard Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 2405 East Parkway, Suite 3, Russellville, Arkansas72802. Arrangements 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 17, 2018)
DIED - John J. McMinn, a worthy and promising young man aged 22 years, died at the residence of his father, Mr. S. McMinn, on the 8th inst. He was raised in this County; was a strict member of the Church, and highly respected. He died very suddenly from heart disease. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,The Arkansas Independent Newspaper, Dardanelle, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 20, 1875)
Vernice McMinn, age 82, of Tulsa, OK died Monday, December 22, 2003 in Tulsa, OK. She was born September 29, 1921 in the Omega community, AR to the late Leonard and Ruie Walker Cannon. She was a homemaker and mother and a member of the Church of Christ in Tulsa, OK.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George F. McMinn and a brother, Russell Cannon.
Survivors include two sons, Jimmie and Tim McMinn both of Tulsa, OK; two daughters, Freda Willis of Claremore, OK and Tammy Thomason of Tulsa, OK; daughter/granddaughter Michelle McGehee of Tulsa, OK; one brother Jack Cannon of Tulsa, OK; two sisters, Bobby McAnulty and June Taylor both of Dardanelle, AR; fourteen grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Funeral service was December 26, at the Ard Church of Christ with Bro. John Paul Thaxton officiating. Interment was in Louvenia Cemetery, Dardanelle. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Terry Willis, Brad McGehee, Marcus, Shad and Shane McMinn, Scott and Joshua Thomason, Jason and Timothy McMinn, Kenneth Taylor, Burl McAnulty, Jackie Cannon and MacKenzie Taylor. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 31, 2003)
Joseph Johnson McMullen, age 83, native of Yell County and a resident of Benton, died November 1, 1956. Mr. McMullen was a retired merchant, and had formerly operated a business in the Sulpher Springs community near Chickalah. He was a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include one son, J. A. McMullen of Benton; three sisters, Mrs. Sadie Montgomery and Mrs. Mattie Bruton of Little Rock and Mrs. Retta Cowger of California and one granddaughter, Miss Jerry Edith McMullen of Benton. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 8, 1956)
Mrs. Cleo Hooten McNabb, age 91, of Dardanelle, AR died Sunday, January 26, 1997. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Dardanelle and Mesa, AZ and was a member of the United Methodist Women, a past Matron of the Eastern Star, a member of the Daughters of the Nile and the White Shrine of Jerusalem. She was a licensed practical nurse on Luke Air Force Base. She was born January 29, 1905 in Palmer, Missouri to the late Richard Wilkerson and Blanche Cole.
She was preceded in death by husbands, George Hooten and Paul McNabb.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Maurine Hooten of Muleshoe, TX; three daughters and sons-in-law, Juanita & Mac Barefoot of Mesa, AZ, Geneva & Bud Davis of Dardanelle, AR and Nina Ruth & Jubby Dobbins of Mountain View, AR; two brothers, Hadley Cole of CA and Clement Cole of Scottsdale, AZ; one sister, Ruth Sachs of San Leandro, CA; 10 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren and three nieces.
Funeral service was January 29 at the First United Methodist Church in Dardanelle by the Rev. Bennie Harmon. Interment followed in the Brearley Cemtery. Services were under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Robert Barefoot, Gary and Lary Hooten, Tony Davis, Jake and Jeff Dobbins. Honorary were Sam Davis and Joey Dobbins. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 29, 1997)
Don Carlos McNeal, Jr. age 49, of Perryville, AR died Friday, November 5, 2004 at Hot Springs. He was born August 9, 1955 in Danville, AR. He was a teacher at the Ouachita Job Corp in Hot Springs, a member of the Nimrod Baptist Church and the UCA Alumni Association.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Norma King McNeal and a brother, Brandon McNeal.
Survivors are his father, Don McNeal of Perryville, AR; a sister and brother-in-law, Laura and Tim Gardner of Bigelow, AR; nephew, Zach Gardner and two nieces Ashley and Holly Gardner all of Bigelow.
Graveside service was November 8, 2004 at the Nimrod Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 10, 2004)
Jack, age two months, 25 days, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy McNeal, Nimrod, died from bronchial trouble, Tuesday night, and was buried Wednesday in the Nimrod cemetery with services by Rev. V. F. Harris, Plainview. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 1940)
James Thomas McNeal, age 73, of Perryville, AR died Friday, August 16, 2001 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. He was born in Nimrod, AR on December 24, 1927 son of the late Roy and Joyce Cowger McNeal. He was a retired driver and farmer and a Navy Veteran.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Pauline Moritz McNeal.
Survivors include, his wife, Lois Lee McNeal; two sons, David Roy McNeal of Nimrod, AR and James Albert McNeal of Conway, AR; a daughter, Paula Jean Barnes of North Little Rock, AR; four brothers, Bill McNeal of Little Rock, AR, Don McNeal of Nimrod, AR, Robert McNeal of Nimrod, AR, George McNeal of Cherry Hill; seven grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
Graveside service was August 19, 2001 at the Nimrod Cemetery with Rev. Mike Hairston officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Nephews were pallbearers. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 22, 2001)
Helen McNeely, age 83, a resident of Morrilton, AR died Tuesday, April 7, 1998 at her home. She was born on June 1, 1914 at Afton, NY, to Charles and Ethel Warner) Clock. She was a retired cook. She had lived at Waveland for 50 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Havana. She was me widow of the late H. R. McNeely.
She is survived by a son, Troy Christian of Booneville; a daughter, Vivian Bryant of Perry, AR; six grandchildren, Johnny Carter, Terry Bernard, Todd Christian, Scott Christian, Michael Jackson and Marlea Jackson; nine great grandchildren and nine brothers and sisters.
Graveside funeral service was Friday, April 10, 1998 at the Moore's Chapel Cemetery at Waveland, AR officiated by Rev. James Mullins. Burial followed. Casketbearers were her grandsons. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 15, 1998)
Herbert R. McNeely, son of Edgar Thedore and Syrena Hooper McNeely was born in Spencer County, Indiana, August 17, 1895. Mr. McNeely departed this life at the Sparks Memorial Hospital in Ft. Smith on April 30, 1948, being 52 years of age.
He leaves to morn his passing his wife, two small children at home with five daughters and one son married; also three brothers and 18 grandchildren. Mr. McNeely was a member of the I. O. O. F. and the Modern Woodmen and a faithful servant of the community in which he lived.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. George Findley of Havana at the home in Waveland on May 3. Burial was in Hope Chapel cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 13, 1948)
Carl Michael McNeese, Sr. age 49, of Russellville, AR died Thursday, September 7, 2000. He was born in Ola, AR January 23, 1951 to William and Lucy Lorene Mayhane McNeese. He married Lois Osburn on May 3, 1968. He was a logger and a Baptist.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers and one sister.
He is survived by, his wife, Lois McNeese of the home; six sons and daughter-in-law, James and Angie McNeese of Russellville, AR, Michael Lee, Carl Jr. Jessie, John and Cole McNeese of Russellville; three daughters and sons-in-law, Lois Travis Kimbriel of Clarksville, Tina and Michael May of Dardanelle and Carla and Josh Van Hunnick of Russellville; six grandchildren, Ashley and Mackenzie Kimbriel, Zachary and MaKayla Van Hunnick, Brittany and Rocky May; nine brothers, James, Robert, Leroy, Paul, Damon, Gerald, Patrick, Stephen and Timothy McNeese; one sister, Mary McGuiggan and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was September 11, 2000 at Dardanelle Funeral Service with Pastor Joe Yates officiating. The body will be cremated. Arrangements under the direction of Dardanelle Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 13, 2000)
Carl Michael McNeese III, infant son of Carl Michael McNeese II and Heather Moore died Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center.
He is preceded in death by paternal grandfather Carl McNeese, Sr.
Survivors include his parents; three sisters, Alyssa, Kylie and Jennie McNeese all of Russellville; paternal grandmother Lois McNeese of Atkins, maternal grandmother Judy Moore of Russellville, step-grandfather Danny Willingham of Russellville.
Graveside services were held Saturday, October 15, 2005 at Rushing Cemetery in Dover. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 19, 2005)
Jerry L. "Jerl" McNeese, 61, of Dardanelle died Tuesday, December 27, 2005, in Little Rock. He was born May 28, 1944, in Atkins, Arkansas. He was a line stacker in the lumber industry.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Lucy Lorene Mahan McNeese; two brothers, Carl McNeese and William McNeese; two sisters, Betty Jean McNeese and Violet McNeese.
Survivors include his brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Becky McNeese, Leroy McNeese, Robert McNeese all of Hot Springs, Paul McNeese, Damon McNeese both of Ola, Timmy and Ann McNeese of Hot Springs, Steven and Kay McNeese of Lonoke, Patrick and Elizabeth McNeese of Atkins; sister, Mary McGiggan of Austin, TX. In 1978 he resided with the Billy and Treva Tilmon Family, and since 1988 he has resided with Connie and Billy Tilmon.
Graveside service was held Friday, December 30, 2005 at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Leroy McNeese, James McNeese, James "Elmo" McNeese, Billy Tilmon, Robby Tilmon, Jessie McNeese, Timmy McNeese and Michael Foster. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 4, 2006)
Alice M. McNulty, age 90 of Russellville, died Thursday, July 14, 2005. She was born July 28, 1914 at Clarinda, Iowa to the late Lawrence and Gertrude Wolcott Worrell. She moved from Cheyenne, WY to the Russellville area in 1988. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Leland McNulty and six siblings.
Survivors are two daughters and one son-in-law, Faye and Roy Dowdy of Russellville, VaDonna McNulty of Sierra Vista, AZ son, Larry McNulty of White Deer, TX, five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Graveside services were held on Monday, July 18, 2005 at Oakland Cemetery in Russellville with Rev. Rick Smith officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 20, 2005)
Eula Lorene McNutt, age 89 of Dover, died Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was born January 13, 1921 at Caruthers, CA to the late Charles Carl and Elva Dorothy Dustin Rudd.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, John W. McNutt; sons-in-law, Bill Sanders and George Brander.
Survivors include her children, Nadine Sanders of Dover, Francee White of Willits, CA, Irma Brander of Salt Lake City, Utah, Terry McNutt of Ukiah, CA; special friend of 50 years, Milton Hurt of Dover; eight grandchildren; special granddaughter, Nancy Hiner of Salt Lake City, Utah; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 24, 2010)
Robert L. McNutt Sr., 87, of Russellville, died Saturday, October 16, 2010 at Atkins Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Atkins. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McNutt, he was born March 24, 1923 in Russellville. He was a United States Marine Corps Veteran of World War II. His accomplishments included service to his country in Guadalcanal in the Pacific during World War II as a communications officer. He was self-employed in the communications industry. He was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed gardening and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Williamson McNutt; his parents and a daughter, Jan N. Hill.
He is survived by his son Robert & wife Teresa McNutt of Hollywood, FL; five grandchildren, Keith & wife Chandra McNutt of Pottsville, Heather & husband Sherman Goates of Dover, Scott Hill of Russellville, seven great-grandchildren, Jessica McNutt, Morgan Goates, Hayley Goates, Paxton Goates, Kendall Goates, Jordan McNutt, Sera Hill; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P. M., Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at Shiloh Williamson Cemetery. Burial will be at Shiloh Williamson Cemetery in Russellville by Humphrey Funeral Service. Full military honors will be provided by Veterans of Foreign Wars, Rogers-Rye Outpost #2238. Memorials may be made to Atkins Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Internet obituary and online guest book are available at WWW.humphreyfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 20, 2010)
Bobby Charles McReynolds, age 73, of Ola went to be with the Lord Saturday, February 11, 2012. He was born April 7, 1938 in Pine Valley, Oklahoma to Arthur Lee and Mary Myrtle Knight McReynolds. He served many roles in his life that included a maintenance man at Wayne Farms for 31 years, boiler operator, journeyman roofer, service station manager, and loved to peddle produce. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing softball, watching sports, and being with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Mary Ellen and Amy Jo, and a brother, Hubert Lee.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, June George McReynolds; a daughter, Cindy Raney of Ola; a granddaughter, Carrie Roberts of Ola; a grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Brian and Tasha Raney of Conway; two great-grandchildren, Whitley and Tyler Raney, also of Conway; one brother, Bill McReynolds of Lewiston, Idaho; one sister, Jean Means of Russellville; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Wayne Farms maintenance men and honorary were Wayne Farms maintenance Department, Dr. Lendel and Dr. Isely. Service was February 14, 2012, 10:00 a.m., at Cornwell Chapel, Danville with Brother Mike Ellis officiating. Burial was in Mt. George Cemetery. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Online guest book and condolences www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 15, 2012)
James David McReynolds, age 59, of Council Hill, Oklahoma died September 23, 1980 in Temple, Texas after a brief illness.
Services were in the Council Hill Gymnasium with Rev. Lamar Kendell officiating. Burial was in the Hitchita Lackey Cemetery in Hitchita, Oklahoma.
McReynolds was born August 6, 1921 in Belleville, AR. He was the son of the late John M. and Lillie (Davidson) McReynolds.
He is survived by his wife, Ina Mae of the home; three sons, twins, (Jimmy and Johnny), James D. of Sallisaw, OK, John D. of Lawton, OK, and Stephen L. of Claremore, OK; a daughter, Barbara Jean Boss of Clinton, OK; two brothers, Walter M. of Grants Pass, Oregon, E. Leon of Troy, Texas; three sisters, Sue Hamm and Mary Ellen Paden both of Sunnyvale, CA, and Melba Jean Smith of Thousand Oaks, CA and seven grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1980)
Mary Josie Irene Whitecotton McReynolds, age 90, of Russellville, AR died June 12, 2000 at Stella Manor Nursing Home. Born March 29, 1910 at Havana, AR she was the daughter of the late Albert and Mary Hattie Burfield Whitecotton, widow of John McReynolds and attended the Pentecostal Church.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Sue Goines.
Survivors include a son, A. B. McReynolds of Clarksville, TN; nine grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and a son-in-law, Bill Goines of Caglesville.
Graveside service was Thursday at Cutter Morning Star in Hot Springs by the Rev. Phillip collie. Burial by Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 21, 2000)
DUMAS - James Jim McTigrit, 74, of Dumas, died January 1, 1998, at Delta Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 9, 1923, at Bluffton (Yell County), a son of the late Sam McTigrit and Sadie Bennifield McTigrit. He was a construction worker for Chamberlin Door Factory. He served in the Army during World War II. He was a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church at Dumas.
Survivors include his wife, Jean Wilson McTigrit; a son, Sammy McTigrit of Monticello; three daughters, Laura Sellers of Huttig (Union County), Angela Ford of Hot Springs; a sister, Polly Studstill of Dumas; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and nine step great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Griffin Funeral Home of Dumas with the Rev. Julius Carter officiating. Burial will be in Leek Cemetery at Star City. Memorials to the American Lung Association or Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Pine Bluff Commercial Newspaper, Pine Bluff Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 3, 1998)
Mrs. Marlow (Jennie Gilpin) McTigritt, 79, Briggsville died Sunday in a Little Rock hospital. A native of Kentucky, she was a member of the Methodist Church.
She is survived by two sons, Roy McTigritt of Briggsville and Jim McTigritt of Texarkana; three daughters, Mrs. Omer Blakeney, Danville; Mrs. Tom Collins, Centerville and Mrs. Opal Tatum, California; one sister, Mrs. Fannie Arnet, Ola; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record 50 Years Ago, Danville, Arkansas, 3/23/1952)
Mr. Lee Roy McTigritt, age 88, of Danville, died December 12, 1992 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was a native of Bluffton, son of the late Steven and Jennie Gilpin McTigritt, a retired timberman and farmer and a member of the Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Jim McTigritt and a sister, Elizabeth Robinson Tatum.
Survivors include two sisters Jewel Blakney of Danville and Virgie Collins of Louisiana; two nieces, Esther Mayhew and Violet Alexander; two great nephews, Randy and Jeff Smith; two great-great nieces, Sadeidre Smith and Heather Miles and a host of other nephews, nieces, great nephews and nieces and great-great nephews and nieces.
Services were December 15 at the Cornwell Chapel in Danville with the Rev. Buck Garner and Rev. Roger Glover. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Briggsville by Cornwell Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Randy Smith, Jeff Smith, Phillip Robinson, Dale Lambert, Bood Keathley, Dr. L. Compton George. Honorary Dr. W. P. Harris and Dr. Robert A. Bell. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 12/16/1992)
Mrs. Marlow McTigritt , age 79, Briggsville died Sunday in a Little Rock hospital. A native of Kentucky, she was a member of the Methodist Church.
She is survived by two sons, Roy McTigritt of Briggsville and Jim McTigritt of Texarkana; three daughters, Mrs. Omer Blakeney, Danville; Mrs. Tom Collins, Centerville and Mrs. Opal Tatum, California; one sister, Mrs. Fannie Arnet, Ola; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, March 27, 1952)
Patsy McVay, 79, of Russellville, died Thursday, May 22, 2014, at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was born April 28, 1935, in Carden Bottoms, to Herschel and Winnie Cooper Gillespie. She was a member of the Arkansas Public Health Association, an avid bowler, and loved to travel.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles McVay; a brother, John Gillespie; and a granddaughter, Savannah Pledger.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah Pledger and husband, Craig of Bella Vista and Vickie Bench and husband, Tony of Conway; a brother, Ronnie Gillespie and wife, Carolyn of Pine Bluff; two sisters-in-law, Phyllis McVay of Benton and Betty Gillespie of England; three grandchildren, Dani Perez and husband, Daniel and Marissa and Bladen Pledger; a host of nieces and nephews; and her two dogs, Sadie and Gracie.
The funeral was held at 10 a.m., on Saturday, May 24, 2014, at the Shinn Chapel, officiated by the Rev. Stacy Lisenby. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery at Dardanelle, by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. The family will receive friends on Friday evening, from 6:00-7:30 p.m., at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 1653, Topeka, Kansas, 66601, or the Arkansas Public Health Association, P.O. Box 250327, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72225. The online obituary and guestbook are available at wvvw.shinnfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 28, 2014)
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