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Mcvey, Giles Jackson

Giles Jackson McVey, age 79 of Dardanelle, died Friday, January 29, 2010 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. He was born September 21, 1930 in Fort Madison, Iowa, to the late Ivan and Vera Lamm McVey. He was a chicken grower for 21 years after retiring from the United States Air Force, was a member of the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Russellville, the Dardanelle Lions Club and the Srudebaker Club in Conway.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Paul McVey; and one sister, Shirley Hatch.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Dorothy "Dot" McVey of Dardanelle; four sons, Steve and Terry McVey both of Fort Madison, Iowa, Roland McVey and wife Angela of Dardanelle and Greg McVey and wife Marci of Ola; one daughter, Linda Morris and husband Ronny of Center Ridge; one brother, Gerald McVey and wife Myrna of West Point, Iowa; nine grand children; one great-grandchild; two step-grandchildren.

Memorial service will be Friday, February 5, 2010, 10:00 a. m. at the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Russellville with Bro. Eddie Rogers officiating. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to the Dardanelle Lions Club, P. O. Box 360, Dardanelle, AR 72834 or Studebaker International, 97 North 150 West, Greenfield, IN 46140-8562. Cremation arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 3, 2010)

Mcvey, Toy Marie

Toy Marie McVey, age 64 of Dardanelle, died Monday, October 18, 2004, at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville. She was born October 12, 1940 in Dardanelle. Her parents were Barness Hicks Coffey and the late George Thomas Coffey. She retired after 17 years from ALCO and was a homemaker and mother.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Neil McVey and a brother, Garland Dale Coffey.

Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Michael Hopkins of Dardanelle, mother, Barness Hicks Coffey of Dardanelle; brother, Toby Coffey of Dardanelle; sister Sara Adams of Dardanelle; grandson, Jesse Hopkins, Dardanelle; granddaughter, Carly Hopkins, Dardanelle.

Services were Thursday, October 21, 2004 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle, with Rev. Wylie Jones officiating. Internment in Oakland Cemetery in Atkins by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Roy Pyle, David Farnsworth, Terry Christy, Brent Christy, Frank Hicks, Kyle Milligan. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 27, 2004)

Mead, Charles F.

Charles F. Mead, age 83, of Russellville, died Tuesday, July 30, 2002, at St Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. A son of the late Edwin Charles and Evelyn Croggen Mead, he was born August 23, 1918, at Washington, D. C. He attended West Point, was a heavy equipment rigger doing work in oil exploration, a United States Army veteran of World War II, a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, a Mason and attended London First Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Mildred Longing Mead; three sons, William Mead of Phoenix, Arizona, Bob Mead of College Place, Washington, and Mike Mead of Fort Worth, Texas; a daughter, Carolyn Tana Mead of Russellville and her son, Michael T. McKillips of St. Petersburg Beach, Florida; two step-sons, Maxie Longing of London, and Ernie Longing of Russellville; three step-daughters, JoAnn Canady and Kathy Longing, both of Russellville, and Kay Havens of Conway; sixteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

The body was cremated. A memorial service was conducted August 1, 2002, at the Shinn Chapel with Rev. Danny Green, Maxie Longing and Bob Mead officiating. Arrangements by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, 1004 Weir Road, Russellville, Arkansas 72802. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 7, 2002)

Meadors, Blake L,

Blake L, Meadors, 56, died October 31at the Danville Clinic. He was City Marshall for the past two years in Ola.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Mamie Smith Meadors and one son, Johnny Ralph Meadors, of Shreveport, La. his father, E. C. Meadors, of Ola; and one sister, Mrs. Mae Hamby, of Long Beach, Calif. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 13, 1952)

Meadors, Georgia (Mrs.)

Mrs. E. L. Meadors, Plain-Ola died at her home, Tuesday morning March 28, and was buried Saturday after service at the home by Rev. A. M. Barker and at the grave by Rev. C. Everett Patton. Mrs.

Meadors is survived by her husband and sons Blake and Theldor, and a daughter Mrs. Mae Hamby, Belleville. (Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, pub. Mar 1941) (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Her obituary was published in Mar 1941, Danville, Yell County, Arkansas. - "To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded" - Ralph Waldo Emerson )

Meadors, Mcfayette

-Former County Resident Killed in Auto Accident Near Bluffton -- McFayette Meadors, age 29, Ft Smith, was killed instantly at 1 a.m. today when his auto failed to make a curve and struck the iron banister of a bridge about 2 miles east of Bluffton on Highway 28. Meadors had passed an auto occupied by Troy Guinn and Perry James Jr., both of Gravelly, near the Fourche Valley High School. When they arrived at the bridge they discovered the wreckage and body and reported the accident to officials. The body was taken by Cornwell Funeral Home, after investigation of the accident by county officials.

Meadors was formerly of Yell County and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Phel Meadors, both deceased. He is survived by his wife, who lives in Ft. Smith, and two sisters, Eva Meadors and Marie Meadors, both of Little Rock. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 11, 1947)

Meadows, Maurice "Pete"

Maurice "Pete" Meadows, age 80, of Memphis, TN, died Sunday, April 6, 1997, in Memphis. He was born August 28, 1916 in Yell County, where he lived until he was an adult. He was a member and deacon of Forrest Hill Baptist Church in Germantown, TN and was retired from Owens-Corning Fiberglass.

Survivors are his wife, Ava "Penny" Meadows; daughter, Pat Shannon of Porterville, CA; two granddaughters; a niece and nephew and several cousins in Arkansas.

Service was April 9 at Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth Chapel in Little Rock with interment in the Pine Crest Cemetery near Little Rock with Dr. Walby Owens officiating. Memorials are to be made to the building fund to Forrest Hill Baptist Church, 3060 Forrest Hill Road, Germantown, TN 38138. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 16, 1997)

Meadows, Wanda Nacoma

EL RENO Funeral services for Wanda Nacoma Meadows, age 84, of El Reno, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 26, 2002, at the First Baptist Church with Rev. John V. Chennault, pastor officiating. Burial will be at 3:30 p.m. at Rest Haven Memorial Garden, 100 W. Strothers, Seminole. Services are under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home.

Mrs. Meadows died Thursday, Aug. 22, 2002 at Manor Care Nursing Center in Warr Acres. She was born Feb. 10, 1918 in Belleville, Ark., Yell County, to James L. and Gertrude Hunt Hays. She was a 1936 graduate of Wolf High School and a 1941 graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University. Mrs. Meadows married C. Chalon Meadows on May 24, 1942 in Seminole and taught elementary school in Meeker, Seminole, Pryor, El Reno, and Carlsbad, N.M. She taught elementary school at Lincoln and Hillcrest Public Schools in El Reno for 17 years before she retired in 1983. She enjoyed her family very much, and loved singing and playing the piano anytime, anywhere and various nursing homes. She was a member of First Baptist Church.

Mrs. Meadows is preceded in death by her husband, Chalon; her parents, J.L. and Gertrude Hays; and a brother, Fair Hays.

She is survived by a daughter, Linda Slane and husband, Richard, of El Reno; a son, David Meadows and wife, Donita, of Desoto, Texas; three brothers, James L. Hays and wife, Carolyn, of Norman, Bob Hays of wife, Bonnie, of Lyon, Miss., and Mrs. Bonnie Fair Hays of Clarksdale, Miss.; a sister, Ruby Reece of Semiole; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by Mary Fowler Leek, Newspaper : Seminole Producer; published on line, 2002)

Meadows, Willie (Rankin) (Mrs.)

Mrs. Willie Meadows, 54, of Lavaca, died Sunday in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a life-long resident of Lavaca and a member of the First Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband W.P. Meadows; two sons Joe Meadows of Havana and Gene Meadows of Ft. Smith; a daughter, Mrs. Bobby Hammond of Branch; two brothers, J.H. Rankin of Sapulpa, Okla.. and G.C. Rankin of Hanford, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Austen Maness of Lavaca, and nine grandchildren. (Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, pub. Sep 27, 1962) Find A Grave Memorial# 3034490 (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Her obituary was published 27 Sep 1962, Danville, Yell County, Arkansas. )

Means, Lori Lea

Mrs. Lori Lea Means, age 33 of Danville, AR died Saturday, March 1, 1997 at Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Van Buren. She was born February 23, 1964 in Ft. Smith, AR. She was a waitress, homemaker, mother and member of the Danville United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Wesley Means of Danville, AR; two sons, Wesley and Eric Means both of Danville; two daughters, Amanda Means of Van Buren, AR and Jamie Lea Means of Danville, AR; her father, Gary Chamblee of Ft. Smith; her mother, Linda Person Clayborn of Van Buren, AR; four sisters, Kim Forrest of San Francisco, CA and Beth Henry of Ft. Smith, AR, Lisa and Renee Chamblee both of Ft. Smith and her mother-in-law, Jean Means of Danville.

Services were Tuesday, March 4 at the Danville United Methodist Church with Rev. Wade Shownes officiating. Interment was in Earl Ladd Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Larry Garner, Todd Garner, Bobby Joe Solley, Chip Henry, Tony Forrest, Sid Autrey, Darrell Carter and Richard Gililland. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 5, 1997)

Medaris, Glen Jonathan

Glen Jonathan Medaris, age 95, of Danville, AR, widow of Libby Medaris, died Monday, August 30, 1999 at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville. He was born October 15, 1906 in Kalispel, Montana to the late Fredrick and Emily Medaris. He was a logger and member of the Wilson Free Will Baptist Church in Belleville, AR.

He was preceded in death by a son, Russell Glen Medaris.

He is survived by two daughters, Barbie Cole of El Paso, TX and Lynn Hayes of Danville, AR; two adopted sons, Raymond Grubbs of Twin Falls, ID and Walter Graham of Atlanta, GA; eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

Memorial service was September 4, 1999 at the Wilson Free Will Baptist Church in Belleville. Memorials may be made to the Wilson Free Will Baptist Church, PO Box 148, Belleville, AR 72824. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 8, 1999)

Medina-Mondragon, Martin

Martin Medina-Mondragon, age 24, of Havana, AR died Wednesday, June 23, 1999. He was born March 3, 1975 in Coroneto, GTO, Mexico. He was a lineworker for Wayne Farms in Danville and a member of the Catholic Church.

Survivors include his wife, Michelle McConnell; two daughters, Jasmine A. Medina-Mondragon and Selena C. Medina-Mondragon both of the home; one brother, Angel Medina-Mondragon of Mexico; five sisters, Reyna Maya of Grannis, AR, Carmela Medina-Mondragon, Josefin Medina-Mondragon, Adela Medina-Mondragon and Ignacia Medina-Mondragon all of Mexico.

Burial will be in Coroneo GTO, Mexico. Local arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 30, 1999)

Meek, Carroll Stickney

Col. Carroll Stickney Meek, age 79 of Russellville, formerly of Dardanelle, died Monday, February 12, 2007, at his home. He was born May 24, 1927, at Fort Smith, AR to the late Feder Stickney Meek and Lee Sims Meek Barger.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jean Baker Meek, and his parents, Feder Stickney Meek and Lee Sims Meek Barger.

He was a graduate of Kemper Military School and College where he was Past President. He graduated from West Point in 1949 and was the first officer to mount artillery on barges during Vietnam, which changed the way battles were fought. He was shot down seven times in Vietnam. Medals he received were Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Air Medal, Meritorious Service, Army Commendation, Army of Occupation and World War II Victory Medal.

Survivors include his daughter, Deborah Lee Meek (Smith) of Houston, TX; son and daughter-in-law, James and Sharon Meek of Little Rock; brother and sister-in-law, Thomas "Tommy" Linley and Kay Warren Baker; granddaughters, Ariel Alexandra Smith of Fayetteville, AR and McKenzie Shea Meek of Beecher, Illinois.

Graveside services were held February 15, 2007, at Brearley Cemetery with Full Military Honors by Fort Sill Funeral Honors Team. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 21, 2007)

Meek, Stickney

Stickney Meek, age 53, president of the Arkansas Feed Mills at Dardanelle, died at a Russellville hospital Monday.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Lt. Carroll Stickney Meeks of the Army stationed, in Germany; two sisters, Mrs. E. H. Nixon of Little Rock and Mrs. S. F. Whitman of Terre Hill, Pa. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, July 5, 1951)

Meeks, Edgar L.

Edgar L. Meeks, age 85, of Pensacola, Fla., died August 27, 1986 in Pensacola. He was born September 13, 1900, in Belleville, AR., he was raised and educated in Belleville, graduating from the Belleville High School. He was employed by a merchantile store in Arkansas. He moved to Carlsbad in 1936, and began his employment with Bryan Food Stores. In 1944, he began his employment with civil service at Port Hueneme, CA. In 1954, he was transferred to the naval air station at Pensacola, Fla. He retired in 1970, and continued to make his home in Pensacola.

Survivors include his wife, Janice Meeks, Pensacola; one son, Virgil Meeks, Carlsbad; two daughters, Marilyn Meek, New York City, N. Y. and Martha Lipscomb, Brookville, MD; two brothers, Clyde Meek, Silver Springs, Fla. and James Meek, Port Hueneme, CA; one sister, Lillian Howard, Belleville; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)

Meeler, James Austin

James Austin Meeler, age 69, of the Fort Smith area, formerly of Danville, AR died April 25, 2004 at UAMS in Little Rock, AR. He was born in Morrilton, AR on July 22, 1934. He was the son of the late Harmon and Ular Meeler. He was an Army Veteran, worked for Shell Oil Company, Firestone, and was City Manager for Danville for 20 years, employed 26 years. He retired July 1997.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Marie Mourot and two nephews Ricky and Eddie Mourot.

He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Tarnera Jean and Ricky Quattlebaum and a grandson Benjamin Austin Quattlebaum of Benton; three nephews, Wayne, Jimmy and Gary Mourot all of Morrilton; one brother and sister-in-law, Curtis and Beverly Meeler of South Milwaukee, WI and cousins and friends.

Graveside service will be 2:00 p. m. Wednesday, April 28 at Elmwood Cemetery with Bro. John Chapman officiating. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 28, 2004)

Meers, Bessie Jo

DARDANELLE - Bessie Jo Meers, age 89 of Dardanelle died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was born May 25, 1919, at Wilmott to the late John Frank and Cora Reed Roswell. She is preceded in death by her husband Whitnell Woodside Lawrence. Mrs. Meers was a member of the First Baptist Church to Dardanelle. She was a member of the Arkansas Gold Star Wives and of the Dardanelle Garden club. She was a radio talk show host on KCAB radio and a reporter for the Courier Democrat at one time in her life, She served On We Human Services Commission of the Rim Valley and was active retired Teachers Association. She was also active in PRWE, the organization that helped to develop the Gazebo Park area in downtown Dardanelle. She received her B.A. degree from Arkansas Tech at age 58. She started the first Kindergarten class in Dardanelle, called The Little log Cabin Kindergarten. When kindergarten was state mandated, she became a teacher in the Dardanelle Public Schools.

Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Frank and Marcia Lawrence of Russellville, Dr. Paul S. Meers of Beirut, Lebanon; David and Mary Ann Meers of Idaho; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Dr. Robert Wilson of Heber Springs; a sister, Ruth Waldrop currently living in Russellville; grandsons, Dr. Robert L Wilson of Heber Springs, Matthew Wilson of Miami, Fla., Frank Lawrence Jr. of Little Rock, Dr. George Lawrence of Mountain Home; 12 great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, 2 p.m. at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Visitation will be preceding the service at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Frank M. Lawrence Jr., George S. Lawrence, Robert L Wilson, Matthew R. Wilson, Jimmy Witt and Michael Witt. Arrangements By Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Bill G. Floyd, Newspaper: Arkansas Democrat Gazette, Little Rock, Arkansas, 2-1-2009)

Mehle, William Carl

William Carl Mehle, Jr. age 69, of Benton, AR died Sunday, January 9, 2000 at the Benton Service Center. A son of the late William Carl Mehle, Sr. and the late Elizabeth Talley Mehle, he was born May 11, 1930 at Hackett, AR.

He is survived by, one brother, Carl Wilborn Mehle of Benton; three sisters, Emma Gilkey of Sullivan, MO, Wanda Haston of Dardanelle, AR and Ida Marie Baker of Sikeston, MO.

Graveside service and burial was Tuesday at Riley Creek Cemetery near Belleville with Rev. Reesal Haston and Rev. Ricky Haston officiating. Arrangements by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 12, 2000)

Meimerstorf, Louis F.

Louis F. Meimerstorf, aged 75, of Yell County, a retired farmer, died Friday at a Little Rock nursing home. He was a Lutheran, a member of the American Legion and a lifelong resident of Yell County.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Eula Yendrek Meimerstorf; two sons, Willie L. Meimerstorf and Louis E. Meimerstorf, both of Fort Smith; a daughter, Mrs. Carl G. Burgess of Little Rock; two brothers, Henry Meimerstorf and Willie Meimerstorf, both of Russellville; a sister, Mrs. Mildred Sudmeyer of London, and six grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on April 1963)

Meimerstorf, Louis F.

Meinke, Mary Lynn Hancock

Mary Lynn Hancock Meinke, 29, formerly of Danville, AR passed away Monday, June 13, 2005 in Houston, TX. She was born in Danville but grew up in Lake Jackson, TX. She was a poet and aspiring artist with the voice of an angel. She was a free spirit full of joy. Singing and entertaining others brought joy to her life.

She is survived by a beautiful daughter, Jade Sanora Meinke of Metairie, LA and one son, Landon Troy Beeson, of Lake Jackson, TX; her parents, Garry and Mary Hancock of Lake Jackson, TX, formerly of Danville; brother, John Wesley Hancock of Lake Jackson, TX; grandfather, Keith Leon Hancock, Sr. of Danville and many other loving relatives and friends.

A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held Friday, June 24, 2005 at 4:00 p.m. at the Church of Christ in Danville with Elton Cleveland presiding. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the Jade Meinke Memorial Fund at the Texas Dow Employees Credit Union, 1001 FM 2004, Lake Jackson, TX 77566-4012. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 22, 2005)

Meirndorf, Bradley Ray

Bradley Ray Meirndorf, infant son of Mark Edward and Donna Renee Spears Meirndorf, died Wednesday, September 10, 2003 at University of Arkansas Medical Center in Little Rock, AR.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Larry Meirndorf and great-grandfather, Roy Fowler.

Survivors other than his parents include two brothers, Mark Edward Meirndorf II of Florida, Michael Ray Meirndorf of Russellville; grandparents, Thurman and Brenda Spears of Rover, AR and Claudia Gasser of Perryville, AR; great-grandmother, Sadie Fowler or Danville, AR; aunts, Tammy Ford of Danville, Brenda Noblett of Washington, Wendy Hill and Melissa Sherrill both of Rover and several other uncles, aunts and family.

Graveside funeral service was September 14, 2003 at the Chalybeate Springs Cemetery with Rev. Virgil Lewis officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 17, 2003)

Meirndorf, Mark Edward

Mark Edward Meirndorf, age 32 of Danville, died Saturday October 1, 2005. He was born in Redding, CA on September 20, 1971. He was an employee of Petit Jean Poultry, a member of the Dutch Creek Fire Department and belonged to the Lake View Full Gospel Church in Perryville.

He was preceded in death by his father, Floyd Edward Meirndorf, a son Bradley Meirndorf, and a brother, Alfred Brooks.

Survivors include his wife, Donna Meirndorf, a son Mark E. Meirndorf II of Dover, mother Claudea Gasser of Dover, sisters Tammy Ford of Danville, Brenda Noblett of Washington state father and mother-in-law Thermon and Brenda Spears of Bluffton; grandmother-in-law, Sadie Fowler of Chalyebeate Springs and several nephews and nieces.

There will be a graveside service on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at Chalyebeate Springs Cemetery with Rev. Virgil Lewis officiating. Pallbearers will be Daniel Brooks, Ed Thomas, Jeremy Rose, Dennis Horn, Andy Phipps, Chuck Morgan, and Bill Turner. Visitation will be tonight Wednesday from 6-8. Arrangements made by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 12, 2005)

Meirndorf, Mark Edward

Mark Edward Meirndorf, age 32 of Danville died Saturday October 1, 2005. He was born in Redding, CA on September 20, 1971. He was an employee of Petit Jean Poultry, a member of the Dutch Creek Fire Department and belonged to the Lake View Full Gospel Church in Perryville.

He was preceded in death by his father, Floyd Edward Meirndorf, a son Bradley Meirndorf, and a brother, Alfred Brooks.

Survivors include his wife, Donna Meirndorf, a son Mark E. Meirndorf II of Dover sisters Tammy Ford of Danville, Brenda Noblett of Washington state father and mother-m-law Thermon and Brenda Spears of Bluffton; grandmother-in-law, Sadie Fowler of Chalyebeate Springs and several nephews and nieces.

There will be a graveside service on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at Chalyebeate Springs Cemetery with Rev. Virgil Lewis officiating. Pallbearers will be Daniel Brooks, Ed Thomas, Jeremy Rose, Dennis Horn, Andy Phipps, Chuck Morgan, and Bill Turner. Visitation will be tonight Wednesday from 6-8. Arrangements made by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 5, 2005)

Melcher, Seth

Seth Melcher, 75, of Danville died May 19 at the Yell county Hospital in Danville. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Nazarcne Church of Danville.

He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Nell Havner of Danville.

Funeral services were Friday at the Nazarcne Church with burial in the New Danville Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 1966)

Melgar, Marvin Rolando

Marvin Rolando Melgar, age 29 of Dardanelle died Thursday, January 11, 2001, at Dardanelle Hospital. He was born May 31, 1971 in Hunapu-Escuintla, Guatemala.

Survivors are his parents, Hector Rolando and Noelia Melgar of Guatemala, his wife, Mariela Marlyt of Dardanelle, one daughter, Noelia Marlyt Melgar of the home, and a brother, Luis Melgar of Dardanelle. Burial will be in Hunapu-Escuintla, Guatemala. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 24, 2001)

Melrose, Anita Paul

Mrs. Anita Paul Melrose, age 77 of Russellville, AR died Sunday, April 18, 1999 at her home in Russellville. She was born March 25, 1922 in Healdton, OK to the late James F. and Cora Bell Campbell Paul. She was a homemaker and mother.

She was preceded in death by a grandson, David Russell Wright.

Survivors one daughter, Vivian Decker of Russellville, AR; three sisters, Jewel Holstein of Russellville, Lois Davidson of Sacramento, CA and Evelyn Vaughn of Albuquerque, NM; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Graveside service was Wednesday at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Russellville by Pastor Roger Shields. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 21, 1999)

Melton Twins, Hunter Sheyne And Riley Tayler

Hunter Sheyne and Riley Tayler Melton, infant twin sons of Steven and Kathey Nicole Whitlow Melton of Plainview, AR died Monday, May 24, 1999 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, AR.

Survivors brother, Alexander Melton and a sister, Kylie Whitlow both of the home; maternal grandparents, David and Kathy Whitlow of Plainview; paternal grandparents, Steve and Brenda Melton of Danville; maternal great-grandparents, Junior and Nina Gist of Ola, Irene Whitlow of Plainview; paternal great-grandparents, Wanda Melton of Briggsville and Billie McConnell of Danville.

Graveside service was May 26, 1999 at the Bluffton Cemetery with Bro. Jerry Graham officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 2, 1999)

Melton, Arley

DANVILLE - Arley Melton, age 77, of Briggsville died Tuesday, May 14, 1985, at Yell County Hospital. He was a retired farmer and sawmill operator.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Jewell Melton; a son, Bobby Melton of Briggsville; two daughters, Mrs. Nina Lofland of Briggsville and Mrs. Barbara Lambert of Plainview; four brothers, Harold Melton of Willits, Calif. and Ed, Opal and Ray Melton of Briggsville; a sister, Mrs. Essie Sexton of Bearden; six grandchildren, and several nephews and nieces.

Graveside service will be at 10 a. m. Thursday at Mount Zion Cemetery by the Rev. Owen Hunnicutt. Burial will be by Dixon Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1985)

Melton, Barbara Ann (Rogers)

Barbara Ann Melton, age 49, of Russellville died Monday, December 11, 2017, at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was born October 24, 1968, in Haywood, California to James and Mary Weaver Rogers.

She was a registered nurse and she was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Debbie.

Survivors include her companion, Ron Hudson of Russelville; children, Michael Melton (Amanda), Christina Melton all of Ft. Gibson, OK; stepson, Jered Melton of Colorado; one sister, Lorna Kay Morrison of Booneville, MO; father of her children, Tom Melton of Ft. Smith and numerous other family and friends. Family conducted memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 19, 2017, at her sons home, 702 North Garrison Avenue, Fort Gibson, Oklahoma 74434.

Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences atwww.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 20, 2017)

Melton, Bobby Neal

Bobby Neal Melton, age 69, of Danville died Saturday, January 14, 2012 at his home. He was born August 3, 1942 at Briggsville to Arley and Jewel Spears Melton. He was a member of the Nola Church of Christ. He loved to BBQ, hunt, fish and most of all he loved his family.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Melton.

Survivors include his daughter, Stacey Melton of Danville; two sisters, Nina Lofland of New Blaine, Barbara Lambert of New Blaine; one grandchild, Racheal Lewis of Danville; many nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Graveside services was January 17, 2012 at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Briggsville with Rev. Lacy Minnie officiating. Pallbearers: Billy Lofland Jr, Jesse Yates, James Metcalf, Nick Metcalf, William Smith, Dick Gililland. Honorary Pallbearers: All members of the Saw Mill Gang. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville, AR. Online guestbook and condolences at WWW.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 18, 2012)

Melton, Edd

Edd Melton, age 77, of Briggsville, AR widow of Evelyn Spainhour Melton, died Saturday, July 3, 1999 at Briggsville, AR. He was born September 19, 1912 in Briggsville, AR to the late Clinton and Melvina Keys Melton. He was a farmer, logger and a WWII Army Veteran.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Donna Melton of Rover, AR; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Billy Hill of Briggsville, AR; a sister, Essie Sexton of Bearden, AR; eight grandchildren, Kenneth, Kelly and Trisha Hill all of Briggsville, Allison and Daniel Melton both of Rover, AR, Mandy Beavers and Andy Melton both of Danville, AR and Joelle Melton of Russellville, AR; three great-grandsons, Billy Wayne Hill of Briggsville, AR and Clay and Tyler Beavers both of Danville, AR.

Graveside service was July 6, 1999 at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Briggsville, AR by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were, Bobby Melton, Lonnie Melton, Chris Beavers, Ronnie Spears, Raymond Sexton, Jerry Don Defoor, Dennis Defoor and Billy Lofland Jr. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 7, 1999)

Melton, Evelyn Spainhour

Evelyn Spainhour Melton, age 62, of Briggsville, died early Friday morning, June 26th, 1987 at the Yell County Hospital in Danville. Mrs. Melton was a native of Briggsville. She was the daughter of the late W. E. and Nancy Keys Spainhour. She was a housewife and a mother.

Survivors are her husband, Edd Melton of the home; one son, Billy J. Melton, Rover; one daughter, Linda Hill of Briggsville; a brother, Wesley Spainhour of Texas; a half brother, Huey Spainhour of Briggsville and a half sister, Mrs. Belle Kirksey of Oregon, and five grandchildren.

Graveside services and burial were Monday, June 29th at the Mount Zion Cemetery, Briggsville, with Rev. Ben; Harmon Officiating. Burial is in Mt. Zion Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 7/1/87)

Melton, H. W.

H. W. Melton, age 83, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Odell Moudy, Thursday morning, February 16, 1950. He was a life long resident of Yell County. A retired banker, merchant and farmer. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 16, 1950)

Melton, HenryWilliam

Danville - H. W. Melton, 83, retired banker, merchant and farmer, died in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Odell Moudy, here today. Mr. Melton was a lifelong resident of Yell county and for many years prior to his retirement was active in civic and business affairs in this section. He was a member of the Methodist Church and the Masonic Lodge.

Survivors Include two daughters, Mrs. Moudy and Mrs. J. T. Sadler, Caddo, Okla.; two sons, Herman D., McAlester, Okla., and Fred J. Melton, Lawton, Okla.; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted in the Belleville Methodist Church at 2 p. m. Saturday by the Rev. Thomas Whiddon, assisted by the Rev. C. R. Nance. Burial will be In Upper Spring Creek Cemetery In charge of Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Arkansas Democrat Newspaper, Little Rock, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 16, 1950)

Melton, Herman D.

Herman D. Melton, 68, of McAlester, Okla. Died at a McAlester hospital Monday, October 12. He was a native of Belleville and a retired shoe salesman and cattle dealer.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ruth Melton; a daughter, Carolyn Melton of Oklahoma City; a son Jack Melton of McAlester; two sisters, Mrs. J. T. Saddler of San Antonio, Texas and Mrs. Odell Moudy of Danville; and a brother, Fred Melton of Lawton, Okla. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD - Originally published on Thursday, October 16, 1959)

Melton, Jewel Spears

Jewel Spears Melton, 91, of Briggsville, AR died Thursday, August 10, 2006, at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville. She was born January 1, 1915, at Wing, Arkansas to David and Polly Ann Green Spears. She was a homemaker and a member of the Briggsville United Methodist Church for over 50 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Arley Melton; three brothers; and four sisters.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Bobby Neal and Shirley Melton of Briggsville; two daughters, Nina Dell Lofland of Briggsville and Barbarette Lambert of New Blaine; six grandchildren, Billy Lofland Jr. Becky Ramey, Brian Lambert, William Lambert, Stacey Lewis, and Cheryl D. Dollard; and nine great grandchildren.

A graveside service was held Monday, August 14, 2006, at Mt. Zion Cemetery at Briggsville with the Rev. Lacy Minnie officiating. Burial was under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 16, 2006)

Melton, Lonnie Eugene

Lonnie Eugene Melton, age 62, of Briggsville passed away Thursday, November 10, 2011 at Mitchell's Nursing Home. He was born August 15, 1949 in Briggsville, AR to the late Opal & Mary Cooper Melton.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include a son, Shad Melton of Houston, TX; sisters, Clema Sue Aist of Conway and Kay Duggan of DeQueen; very special friend, Susie Copenhaver of Sand Springs, OK; two nephews, three nieces and numerous great-nieces and nephews and many many dear and special friends.

Graveside service was November 12, 2011, at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Briggsville with Rev. Lacey Minnie officiating. Pallbearers were Billy Lofland, Jay Briggs, Larry Wayne James, William Hall, Ronnie Spears, Billy Harris, Glenn Prescott, Jacob Lofland, Joe Lee Buford and Joe Dishongh. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 16, 2011)

Melton, Mary E.

Mrs. Mary E. Melton, age 74, of Briggsville died Wednesday, July 26, 1989 at DeQueen Community Hospital. She is the daughter of the late Calvin and May Bolen Cooper and a Methodist.

Survivors include her husband, Opal Melton; one son, Lonnie Melton of Briggsville; two daughters, Clema Sue Aist of Greers Ferry and Kay Dishongh of DeQueen; two brothers, Albert Cooper of Magnolia and J. R. Cooper of Newport; one sister, Maggie McClelland of Orange, TX; one half-brother, Herman Cooper of San Diego, CA; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were Saturday at Briggsville Methodist Church with Rev. Hulon Wiser and Rev. Joe Carlton officiating. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery at Briggsville. Arrangements were in care of Dixon Funeral Home of Danville. Pallbearers were Mike Aist, Marty Aist, Keith Moix, Kevin Foster, Steve Shipman and Billy Lofland. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 7/26/1989)

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