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Melton, Opal -- Meriweather, Robert Allen
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Mr. Opal Melton, age 79, resident of DeQueen, AR and former resident of Briggsville, AR died Friday, September 3rd in the Community Hospital of DeQueen. He was born March 29, 1914 at Plainview, AR. He was retired from the Yell County Road Department and was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary E. Cooper Melton, who died July 26, 1989.
He is survived by one son: Lonnie Melton of Denver, Colorado; two daughters, Clema Sue Aist of Edgemont, AR and Kay Dishongh Duggan of Gillham; one brother, Edd Melton of Briggsville, AR; one sister, Essie Sexton of Bearden, AR; six grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services for Mr. Melton were September 4th in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Briggsville, AR with Rev. Joe Carlton officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 9-8-1993)
Ray Melton, age 58 of Briggsville died Monday, October 6, 1986 at Yell County Hospital in Danville. He was a retired Arkansas State Highway Department employee, a veteran of World War II and the son of the late C. K. and Melvina Keys Melton.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda Borders Melton, two sons, Steven Melton of Danville and Michael Melton of Castroville, TX, two daughters, Bambi Jones of Gravelly and Judy Spears of Bluffton, three brothers, Edd and Opal Melton both of Briggsville and Harold Melton of Willits, CA, one sister, Essie Sexton of Bearden, eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, October 8 with Rev. Claud Miles and Rev. Monroe Hunt officiating. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery at Briggsville. Funeral arrangements were in care of Dixon Funeral Home of Danville. Pallbearers were R. H. Williams, Deward Smith, Glenn Mott, Leland Hawkins, Newt Roberson, Albert Horn, Kenneth George and Larry Williams. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 10/6/1986)
DANVILLE - Ray Melton, age 58, of Briggsville died Monday, October 6, 1986 at Yell County Hospital. He was retired from the State Highway Department and was a World War II veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Wanda Melton; two sons, Steven Melton of Danville and Michael Melton of Castroville, Texas; two daughters, Bambi Jones of Gravelly and Judy Spears of Bluffton; three brothers, Edd and Opal Melton of Briggsville, and Harold Melton of Willits, Calif.; a sister, Essie Sexton of Bearden, and eight grandchildren.
Graveside service will be at 2 p. m. Wednesday at Mount Zion Cemetery at Briggsville by the Rev. Claud Miles and the Rev. Monroe Hunt. Burial will be by Dixon Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Shirley Ann Melton, age 60 of Briggsville, found eternal rest on October 5, 2006. She was born December 31, 1945 in Danville. She was a homemaker and mother and a member of the Nola Church of Christ. She worked for Wayne Poultry for seventeen years as a line supervisor and was now a breeder grower for Wayne Farms.
She was preceded in death by her father, Jeff Riley, and a brother, Ricky Riley.
Survivors include her husband of 43 years, Bobby Melton; daughter and son-in-law, Stacey and O'Neal Lewis of Briggsville; granddaughter, Rachel Lewis; step granddaughter, Samantha Lewis; mother Amy E. Riley of Ola; three brothers, Joe Riley of Pennsylvania, Art Riley of Oklahoma, and Carlton Riley of Ola; three sisters-in-law, Nina Lofland of Briggsville and Barbara Lambert of Delaware; eight nephews and three nieces.
Graveside services were Sunday, October 8 at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Briggsville. Pallbearers were Billy Lofland, Rick Sherrill, Jesse Yates, Lonnie Melton, James Metcalf, and Jess Gilliland. Honorary pallbearers were Billy Hill, Kenneth Hill, Kelly Hill, and Bob Chander. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 11, 2006)
Mrs. Weltha Melton, age 86, of Fort Smith, a former Yell County resident, died today at a Fort Smith hospital. (May 1975) She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Riddle, and was a member of the Belleville Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include a son, Clell Wheeler of Feet Smith; two daughters, Mrs. Chloe Rice of Danville and Mrs. Mary Moudy of Fort Smith; a sister, Mrs. Marie Rice of Camden; 18 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren.
Funeral was at 2 p. m. Friday at the Belleville Assembly of God Church. Burial was in the Belleville Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 5/1/1975)
Bernardina Lomeli Mendez, age 67, of Morrilton passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017, at her home. She was born May 20, 1950, in Tequcsauitlan, Jalisco, Mexico to the late Jose Luz Lomeli and Exsiquia Palmas Paredes Ramirez. She was a homemaker and mother. Preceded in death by her husband, Rafael Mendez; parents; sister, Epifania Lomeli Palmas.
Survivors include daughter, Martha & Gustavo Santos of Morrilton; son, "Junior" Rafael Mendez of Morrilton; siblings, Severiano Lomeli, Liboria Leon, Maria Lomeli, Angelina Gonzalez, Rosalina Guzman, Josefina Burgos, Nacho Lomeli, Maria Lomeli, Adela Lomeli, Rufina Lomeli, Carlos Lomeli; grandchildren, Gustavo J Santos, Selena L Santos, Fey G Santos, Giovanni J Santos, Matthew J Santos and Jacob S Santos.
Graveside service was held at 10 am Saturday July 29, 2017 at Earl Ladd Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 to 7 pm Friday, July 28, at the Dardanelle Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel. 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 Aug 2, 2017)
Maria Del Consuelo Juarez Mendoza, age 52, of Ola died Sunday, February 1, 2015 at her home. She was born July 15, 1962 at Mexico City, Mexico to Pablo Mendoza and Maria Del Consuelo Rois. She was a Catholic, a home maker and loved taking pictures and playing in the snow.
She was preceded in death by her mother.
Survivors include her husband Jarrod Moore of Ola; one daughter, Karen Jimez Mendoza; one step daughter, Emely Moore; one brother, Antonio Mendoza; sisters, Silva Mendoza, Rosa Maria Mendoza, Leticia Mendoza, Patricia Mendoza, Patricia Mendoza and one grandson, Patrick Mendoza.
Family will hold a memorial service at a later date. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, pub. Feb 11, 2015) (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Her obituary was published 11 Feb 2015 in Danville, Yell County, Arkansas. )
Mrs. J. L. Menefee, age 65, a lifelong resident of Yell County, passed away Wed, October 5, 1955, at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Herman Johnson, in Cedar Hill, Tex. after an illness of 8 months.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Herman Johnson of Cedar Hills, Mrs. Ben Smith, Dallas and Mrs. E. A. Knight of New Orleans, La. two brothers, G. C. Sides of Dextar, Mo and L. O. Sides of Dardanelle and five grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, October 20, 1955)
Martha Lee Meng, age 87, died Saturday, March 31, 2007 at Riverside Village, Wichita, KS. She was born January 7, 1920 at Fort Scott, KS, the daughter of James E. and Mazie Sievert Trail. A Wichita resident since 2002, moving from Dodge City, she was a homemaker. She was a member of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Daughters of Isabella and Altar Society all of Dodge City. On June 17, 1940 she married Marcus A. Meng at Garden City. He preceded her in death.
She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Marc, Jr. and Jan Meng of Eucha, OK, Mike and Theresa Meng of Garden City, KS and Greg and Donna Meng of No. Little Rock, AR; three daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Gayle Robert Gard of Littleton, CO, Linda and Roger Loewen of Wichita, KS and Judi & Joe Johnsey of Danville, AR; a sister, Maizie Jean Beals of Bedford, TX; 24 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren.
Daughters of Isabella Rosary and Vigil service were April 3, 2007 at Burkhart-Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City, KS. Memorial mass was April 4 at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Dodge City with Father Ted A. Skalsky presiding. The family suggest memorials to the Lord's Diner, Wichita or the Catholic Church of St. Andrews in Danville, AR, both in care of Burkhart-Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave. Dodge City, KS 67801. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 18, 2007)
Johnas Lucille Mennefee, born January 30, 1881 at Dardanelle, died March 27, 1954, at his home in Belleville, Ark. He was married to Carmon Side,.
October 18, 1908, He is survived by his wife and three daughters, Mrs. Ben Smith, Dallas, Tex., Mrs. Hazel Knight, New Orleans, La., and Mrs. Edna Johnson, Cedar Hill, Tex. Three brothers, Jim, Okmulgee, Okla., Don, at Harrison, Ark., and Bonnie Lee of San Bernidino, Calif., and one sister, Mable House, Holdenville, Okla., and five grandchildren. He joined the Baptist church at Lower Spring Creek and baptized by Rev. G. W. Hunnicutt at an early age. He spent his life in Yell county and was known as a good Christian man.
Funeral Services were 2:00 p.m. Sunday, at Belleville Baptist church by Rev. Charles Finch. Burial in Upper Spring Creek Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Post-Dispatch Newspaper, Dardanelle, Arkansas, Obituary was published on April 1, 1954)
Deliah Jane Cornine Mercer, 58, of Little Rock, a self-employed seamstress, wife of Evert Mercer, died Friday. She was a Baptist.
Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Birta Cemetery, Yell County.
Other survivors are two sons, Keith Homan and Bradford Mercer, both of Little Rock; three daughters, Sherry Hryniewicz and Brenda Dillahunty, both of Little Rock and Tina Blankenship of North Little Rock; three brothers, John R. Cornine of Marshal Junction, Mo., J R. "Jake" Cornine of Hughesville, Mo., and Delmar Cornine of Houstonia, Mo.; five sisters, Lona Courtney of Oskaloosa, Kan., Mabel Walker of Nelson, Mo., Connie Bellis of Paso Robles, Calif., Lavina Neil of Sacramento, Calif., and Darlene Pepper of Columbia, Mo.; and 11 grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Arkansas Democrat Newspaper, Little Rock, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sept 30, 1990)
Loyd Lewis Mercer, age 90, of Ola died Tuesday, August 27, 1985, at St. Mary's Hospital. He was a carpenter, veteran of World War I and a Baptist.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mae Mercer; two sons, Vernon Mercer of Little Rock and Jim Mercer of Katy, Texas; four daughters, Mrs. Hazel Faulconer, Mrs. Sue Scott and Mrs. Ina Dixon of Ola, and Mrs. Dorotha Young of Gary, Texas; a brother, Ted Mercer of Little Rock; 11 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Thursday at Ola United Methodist Church by the Rev. Randy Grimmett. Burial will be in Sandlin Cemetery by Shinn Funeral Service. Grandsons will serve as active pallbearers. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1985)
Funeral services for Mrs. E. N. Ethel Mercer of Fort Worth, a native of the Turnersville community, were held August 19 in the Owen-Brumley Funeral Home chapel in Fort Worth with entombment in the Laurel Land Mausoleum there. Mrs. Mercer was born Nettie Ethel Wilson in the Turnersville community November 1, 1893, daughter of the late Mr. and Mr. H. S Wilson. She had lived in Fort Worth approximately 50 years and until becoming ill as active in her Sunday School Class at Englewood Methodist Church. She was a past noble grand of the Rebekah Lodge and had received several grand honors from the Grand Lodge of Texas.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Vernon France, Mrs. Edd Berta and Mrs. Waldine Rogers, all of Fort Worth; one son, Henry Ermon Marlin of Fort Worth; three sisters, Mrs. H. B. Lewis and Mrs. O. V. Scott, both of Fort Worth, and Mrs. Elbert Pancake of Gatesville; and four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Gatesville Star Forum Newspaper, Gatesville, Texas, Obituary was published on August 31, 1972)
Paul Steven Mercer Sr, age 58, of Plainview died Thursday, October 3, 2013 at his home. He was born May 30, 1955 at Little Rock to the late Harold J. and Jessie Mae carter Mercer.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Johnny Mercer.
Survivors include one son, Paul Mercer Jr of Plainview; two daughters, Nicole Chafin of Russellville, Mindy Metcalf and husband Shanon of Missouri; one brother, David Mercer of Springdale; grandchildren, Emily and Amy Mercer of Conway as well as other grandchildren; mother of Paul, Karen Wedge and many other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.,Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at the funeral home. Family will hold a private memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 9, 2013)
Perry Monroe Mercer, age 87, of Ola died Monday, August 29, 1988 at the Yell Co. Nursing Home in Ola. He was a native of Cameron, MO, the son of the late Warren Perry and Gertie Monroe Mercer and a retired farmer.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Tanner Mercer, a son, P. C. Mercer and a daughter, Violet Sue Mercer.
Survivors are two sons, Evert Lee Mercer of Lttle Rock and Lewis Edward Mercer of Sheridan, two daughters, Alice E. Cooper of Ft. Smith and Bettie Janet Hankins of Birta; 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, 5 step-great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Services were Wednesday, August 31 at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Birta with the Rev. John Holbrook officiating. Interment was in Birta Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. Pallbearers were grandsons and grandson-in-laws. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,The Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on September 7, 1988)
-Sailor From Ola Drowned in N.C. -- The funeral of William Loyd Mercer, of the U.S. navy, age 23, who was drowned off the shore of North Carolina while swimming in the ocean, was conducted at the Ola Baptist Church Sunday at 10 a.m., with Rev. Taylor of Plainview, officiating.
He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Mercer of Ola. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 21, 1947)
Rosie Lee (Evans) Kendrick Wigger Merdieth, age 97, of Danville, formerly of Mena passed away Monday, September 7, 2015, at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville. She was the daughter of the late Miles and Julie (West) Evans. She was born March 15,1918, in Sims, Arkansas. She was of the Freewill Baptist Faith. Rosie will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and women with a kind loving heart.
She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Othel Kendrick; second husband, Jody Wigger and her third husband, Homer Merdieth; a son, Tommy Kendrick; daughter, Bettye Tucker and a step-son, Dennis Wigger.
Survivors include a daughter, Bobbie Jones (Ezeal), of Gravelly; a daughter-in-law, Eva Harrison of Bryant; two step-sons, Audie Wigger (Sue) of Mena and James Wigger of New York; three step-daughters, Patsy Junkins of Cleveland, Texas, Coy Quinn of Mena, and Mary Sue Verner of Hatfield; eight grandchildren, Ken Kendrick (Chloe) of Houston, Texas, Dennis Jones (Sherrill) of Waldron, Billy Tucker (Karen) of Lonsdale, Lanney Jones (Dawn) of Gravelly, Carolyn Hastings (Ken) of Springdale, Randy Jones (Shelia) of Gravelly, Karla Lyons (David) of Sulphur, Louisiana, Kelly Kendrick (Donna) of Fort Benning, Georgia; 13 great-grand-children; four great-great-grandchildren and numerous step grandchildren and step great-great-grandchildren, and many other family and friends.
The funeral service was held at 2 p.m., Thursday, September 10, 2015, at the Briggsville Methodist Church with Bro. Donnie Jewel officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Briggsville and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation was held Thursday at 1 p.m., until service time at the church. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sept 16, 2015)
Rosie Lee (Evans) Kendrick Wigger Merdieth, age 97, of Danville, formerly of Mena passed away Monday, September 7, 2015, at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville. She was the daughter of the late Miles and Julie (West) Evans. She was born March 15,1918, in Sims, Arkansas. She was of the Freewill Baptist Faith. Rosie will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and women with a kind loving heart.
She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Othel Kendrick; second husband, Jody Wigger and her third husband, Homer Merdieth; a son, Tommy Kendrick; daughter, Bettye Tucker and a step-son, Dennis Wigger.
Survivors include a daughter, Bobbie Jones (Ezeal), of Gravelly; a daughter-in-law, Eva Harrison of Bryant; two step-sons, Audie Wigger (Sue) of Mena and James Wigger of New York; three step-daughters, Patsy Junkins of Cleveland, Texas, Coy Quinn of Mena, and Mary Sue Verner of Hatfield; eight grandchildren, Ken Kendrick (Chloe) of Houston, Texas, Dennis Jones (Sherrill) of Waldron, Billy Tucker (Karen) of Lonsdale, Lanney Jones (Dawn) of Gravelly, Carolyn Hastings (Ken) of Springdale, Randy Jones (Shelia) of Gravelly, Karla Lyons (David) of Sulphur, Louisiana, Kelly Kendrick (Donna) of Fort Benning, Georgia; 13 great-grand-children; four great-great-grandchildren and numerous step grandchildren and step great-great-grandchildren, and many other family and friends.
The funeral service was held at 2 p.m., Thursday, September 10, 2015, at the Briggsville Methodist Church with Bro. Donnie Jewel officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Briggsville and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation was held Thursday at 1 p.m., until service time at the church. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sept 16, 2015)
Carolyn Sue Meredith, 70 of Gravelly, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2013, at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville. She was born December 18, 1942 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to the late Harold and Velma Morgan Cole. She was a registered nurse, member of the Lighthouse Christian Center in Wing. She loved to sing in the band at church, and loved to fish.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband of 51 years, John Meredith of Gravelly; four children, Rebecca and husband Kenny Solheim of California, James and wife Tammy Meredith of Ola, Lorena and Devin Carter of California, and David Meredith of California; 9 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren; three brothers and one sister in California.
A memorial service will be held later friday, april 5 at 5 p.m. at the Lighthouse Christian Center in Wing with Dan Osolin officiating. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville and River Valley Cremeations. Online guestbook and condolences are at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 3, 2013)
Carolyn Sue Meredith, 70 of Gravelly, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2013, at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville. She was born December 18, 1942 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to the late Harold and Velma Morgan Cole. She was a registered nurse, member of the Lighthouse Christian Center in Wing. She loved to sing in the band at church, and loved to fish.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband of 51 years, John Meredith of Gravelly; four children, Rebecca and husband Kenny Solheim of California, James and wife Tammy Meredith of Ola, Lorena and Devin Carter of California, and David Meredith of California; 9 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren; three brothers and one sister in California.
A memorial service will be held later friday, april 5 at 5 p.m. at the Lighthouse Christian Center in Wing with Dan Osolin officiating. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville and River Valley Cremeations. Online guestbook and condolences are at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 3, 2013)
G. A. Meredith, age 69, of Men a, Arkansas died Thursday, May 30, 2013 at the Rich Mountain Nursing and Rehab. He was born on Thursday, March 2, 1944 to Gail Freeman and Dorothy May Meredith in Mena, Arkansas. G.A. always was a hard worker and always told his children to be the best that they could be. He served in the United States Navy and after the service he traveled all over the world as an oil driller. G.A. really loved his work. He loved spending time with his family and tinkering in his woodshop making different things. G.A. enjoyed going hunting and fishing. G.A. was a Christian and was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend and will be missed by all who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Bonnie Roberson and Ginger Henry and one brother in law, Lester Campbell. G.A.
is survived by his wife of 38 years, Dorothy Meredith of Mena; two sons and daughter in law, Donnie and Michelle Meredith of Dardanelle and Brian Meredith of Charleston; one daughter and son in law, Rene and Billy Taylor of Atkins; three step daughters and husbands, Barbara and Tim Schleiff of Rolen, Oklahoma, Becky and Donny Garrett of Van Buren and Susie and Kent White of Red Oak, Oklahoma; three brothers and sisters in law, Jerry and Barbara Meredith of Central City, Arkansas, Rickey and Debbie Meredith of Heavener, Oklahoma and Robby and Glenda Meredith of Lavaca, Oklahoma: four sisters and brothers in laws, Barbara and R.C. Bowen of Fort Smith, Diana Campbell of Mena; Debbie and Johnny Hobbs, Sherry and Jim Walters; two brothers in law, H.C Roberson of Benton and Wayne Henry of Dardanelle; ten grandchildren, Nicole Ford of Springdale, Whitney Coffin an of Atkins, Carson Meredith of Dardanelle, Blake Martin of Atkins, Spencer and Dawson Taylor of Atkins, Josie Meredith and Garett Meredith of Dardanelle, Paige Meredith and Blaine Smith both of Plainview; seven step grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Graveside services was Monday, June 3, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. at the Pinecrest Memorial Gardens in Mena under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena. Pallbearers will be Blaine Smith, Garett Meredith, Carson Meredith, Spencer Taylor, Dawson Taylor and Blake Martin. In lieu of flowers, memorial can be made to the Ouachita Humane Society, P.O. Box S45 Mena, Arkansas 71953. Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on June 5, 2013)
G. A. Meredith, age 69, of Men a, Arkansas died Thursday, May 30, 2013 at the Rich Mountain Nursing and Rehab. He was born on Thursday, March 2, 1944 to Gail Freeman and Dorothy May Meredith in Mena, Arkansas. G.A. always was a hard worker and always told his children to be the best that they could be. He served in the United States Navy and after the service he traveled all over the world as an oil driller. G.A. really loved his work. He loved spending time with his family and tinkering in his woodshop making different things. G.A. enjoyed going hunting and fishing. G.A. was a Christian and was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend and will be missed by all who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Bonnie Roberson and Ginger Henry and one brother in law, Lester Campbell. G.A.
is survived by his wife of 38 years, Dorothy Meredith of Mena; two sons and daughter in law, Donnie and Michelle Meredith of Dardanelle and Brian Meredith of Charleston; one daughter and son in law, Rene and Billy Taylor of Atkins; three step daughters and husbands, Barbara and Tim Schleiff of Rolen, Oklahoma, Becky and Donny Garrett of Van Buren and Susie and Kent White of Red Oak, Oklahoma; three brothers and sisters in law, Jerry and Barbara Meredith of Central City, Arkansas, Rickey and Debbie Meredith of Heavener, Oklahoma and Robby and Glenda Meredith of Lavaca, Oklahoma: four sisters and brothers in laws, Barbara and R.C. Bowen of Fort Smith, Diana Campbell of Mena; Debbie and Johnny Hobbs, Sherry and Jim Walters; two brothers in law, H.C Roberson of Benton and Wayne Henry of Dardanelle; ten grandchildren, Nicole Ford of Springdale, Whitney Coffin an of Atkins, Carson Meredith of Dardanelle, Blake Martin of Atkins, Spencer and Dawson Taylor of Atkins, Josie Meredith and Garett Meredith of Dardanelle, Paige Meredith and Blaine Smith both of Plainview; seven step grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Graveside services was Monday, June 3, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. at the Pinecrest Memorial Gardens in Mena under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena. Pallbearers will be Blaine Smith, Garett Meredith, Carson Meredith, Spencer Taylor, Dawson Taylor and Blake Martin. In lieu of flowers, memorial can be made to the Ouachita Humane Society, P.O. Box S45 Mena, Arkansas 71953. Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on June 5, 2013)
John Edward Meredith, age 75, of Gravelly passed away Saturday February 11, 2017, at his home. He was born May 21, 1941, in Los Angeles, CA to the late Edward & Enid Meredith. He was a retired mail carrier for 43 years in Corona, CA.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Carolyn Meredith and his parents.
Survivors include his wife, Margie Bonds Meredith; children, Rebecca & Kenny Solheim of ID; James & Tammy Meredith of Dardanelle; Lorena & Devin Carter of CA; David Meredith of CA; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Janice Young of CA; Eunice Burge of OR; step-sons William Womack of Gravelly; Clarence Womack of CA. Memorial services were held at 6 pm Tuesday, February 14, 2017, at the Lighthouse Christian Center with Bro. Dan Osolin officiating.
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 Feb 15, 2017)
Homer Ford Meridiem, age 86, of Mena, AR died, January 16, 1998 at the Mena Medical Center. He was born July 30, 1911 to the late Joe Meridiem and the late Mary Sells Meridiem. He was united in marriage to Rose Evans. He worked as a millwright at Lewis Lumber.
Survivors include wife, Rose Meridiem of the home; three daughters, Patsy Jenkins of Cleveland, TX, Coy Jean Quinn of Mena, AR and Mary Sue Varner of Mena, AR; two sisters, Lela Buttrese of Tulsa, OK and Lila Bradley of Mena, AR; step-son, Augie Wigger of Mena, AR; two step daughters, Betty Tucker of Little Rock and Bobbie Jones of Gravelly, AR; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 10 step grandchildren and 11 step great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Iona Medford Meridieth in 1979; one brother, Bill Meridieth; one sister, Nellie Fields and one step son, Tommy Kendrick.
Funeral service was January 18, 1998 at the Beasley-Wood Chapel with Rev. Donnie Jewell officiating. Burial was in the Pinecrest Memorial Park. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 28, 1998)
Karen Osorio Merino, infant daughter of Rene Antonio Osorio and Anna M. Merino of Dardanelle, AR died Sunday, August 23, 2009 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include her parents; brothers, Jerson Miron Merino of California, Anthony Merino and Isaac Osorio of Dardanelle.
Graveside service will be Thursday, August 27, 2009 at 10:00 a. m. at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 26, 2009)
Dana Merritt, a longtime mayor of Dardanelle, died on Monday, March 22, 2004 in the Dardanelle Hospital. He served as Dardanelle Mayor for almost a quarter of century and oversaw many major changes made during his 24 years of service. A new park, the Dana Merritt Park on Hwy. 22 west was named after him in honor of his longtime service as mayor. He served as a longtime member of the Yell County Soil and Water Conservation District and a past chairman of that board. Visitation is scheduled at Dardanelle Funeral Chapel on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p. m. Graveside service is set for 10:00 a. m. Thursday at Brearley Cemetery in" Dardanelle and a
Memorial Service is scheduled later that day at 2:00 p. m. at Dardanelle Community Center on Hwy. 22 to honor Merritt. See complete obituary this issue. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 24, 2004)
Clara Fay Meriweather, age 56, of Plainview died Sunday, February 5, 2012.
Funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M., Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. in the chapel. Arrangements By Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Online condolences and guest book at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com Full obit next issue. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 8, 2012)
Clara Fay Meriweather, age 56, of Plainview, AR died Sunday, February 5, 2012. She was born March 14, 1955 at Mena to Lonzo and Eva Wagner Dickens. She was a devoted homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother. She was a Christian, she loved going to church. Her lifelong addiction besides her family was yard saleing and Days of Our Lives.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Lee Ann Meriweather; one nephew, Mike Dickens, and was called into Heaven with her two grandsons, Jesse and Robert Meriweather.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Meriweather of Plainview; one son, Jim Bob Meriweather of Plainview; one brother, Lonnie Ray Dickens of Centerville; one sister, Clara Sue Robinson and husband, Larry of Casa; three grandchildren, Jacob Meriweather of Plainview, Aubreigh Meriweather of Plainview, Caiden Lee Meriweather of Plainview and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral service was February 9, 2012 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Mike Ellis officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery. Pallbearers will be family and friends. In Lieu of Flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to Cornwell Funeral Home, 207 Quay Street, Dardanelle, Arkansas 72834 to offset funeral expenses. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 15, 2012)
Jesse Lee Meriweather, age 13, of Perryville, AR died Sunday, February 5, 2012. He was born October 1, 1998 at Russellville to Jim Bob Meriweather and Jessica Minton. He was a 7th grader at Jessieville Junior High, a member of the Jessieville Junior High Band and Chess Club. He loved playing basketball, hunting, fishing, being outdoors, working on cars with his dad and being a big brother. He loved to do whatever it takes to make others smile and be happy.
He was preceded in death by his aunt, Lee Ann Meriweather and was called to Heaven with his Nanny and little brother.
Survivors include his father, Jim Bob Meriweather of Plainview; his mother, Jessica Runnels and husband Jonathan of Perryville; two brothers, Jacob Meriweather, James Caiden Lee Meriweather both of Plainview, AR; two sisters, Aubreigh Meriweather of Plainview, Kylee Nichole Denton of Dardanelle; grandparents, Robert Meriweather of Plainview, Pauline and Roy Love of Hollis, James Minton of Story; one aunt, Katie Minton of Story; one uncle, James Minton and wife Jodi of Lebannon, Missouri; and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral service was February 9, 2012 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Monroe Hunt and Mike Ellis officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery. Pallbearers: Richard Gililland, Chris Crain, Scott Crain, Luther Mason, Ben Langley, Charlie Yates, Daniel Smith. In Lieu of Flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to Cornwell Funeral Home, 207 Quay Street, Dardanelle, Arkansas 72834 to offset funeral expenses. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 15, 2012)
Jesse Lee Meriweather, age 13, of Perryville died Sunday, February 5, 2012.
Funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M., Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. in the chapel. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Online condolences and guest book at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com Full obit next issue. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 8, 2012)
Lee Ann Meriweather, age 19, of Plain view, AR, died Monday, March 29, 1999 at Ft. Collins, CO. She was born May 17, 1979 at Orange, TX to Robert Allen and Clara Fay Dickens Meriweather of Plainview, AR. She was the fianc of Delbert Smith. She was formerly a cashier and clerk at the Dardanelle Ever So Fast.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Robert Meriweather and grandmother, Pearl Potts. Additional survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Jim Bob and Jessica Meriweather of Ola, AR; grandparents, Lonzo and Eva Dickens of Plainview, AR and one nephew, Jesse Lee Meriweather.
Funeral service was Saturday, April 3, 1999 at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle, AR by Rev. Bradley Finkbeiner. Burial was in the Salem Cemetery. Pallbearers were Shawn Loyd, Ken Ryan, Tommy English, Allen Phillips, Shawn Finkbeiner and Tommy Potter. Honorary Steve Smith and J. T. Patterson. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 7, 1999)
Robert Allen Meriweather, age 12, of Perryville died Sunday, February 5, 2012.
Funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M., Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. in the chapel. Arrangements By Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Online condolences and guest book at www.cornwellfuneraIhomes.com Full obit next issue. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 8, 2012)
Robert Allen Meriweather, age 12, of Perryville, AR died Sunday, February 5, 2012. He was born September 22, 1999 at Russellville to Jim Bob Meriweather and Jessica Minton. He was a 6th grader at Jessieville Middle School, a member of the Gifted and Talented, member of the Jessieville Middle School Band, and Chess Club. He was very artistic and could build and make anything out of everything. He loved skate-boarding and telling jokes and making people laugh.
He was preceded in death by his aunt, Lee Ann Meriweather and was called to Heaven with his Nanny and big brother.
Survivors include his father, Jim Bob Meriweather of Plainview; his mother, Jessica Runnels and husband Jonathan of Perryville; two brothers, Jacob Meriweather, James Caiden Lee Meriweather both of Plainview, AR; two sisters, Aubreigh Meriweather of Plainview, Kylee Nichole Denton of Dardanelle; grandparents, Robert Meriweather of Plainview, Pauline and Roy Love of Hollis, James Minton of Story; one aunt, Katie Minton of Story; one uncle, James Minton and wife Jodi of Lebannon, Missouri; and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral service was February 9, 2012 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Monroe Hunt and Mike Ellis officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery. Pallbearers: Richard Gililland, Chris Crain, Scott Crain, Luther Mason, Ben Langley, Charlie Yates, Daniel Smith. In Lieu of Flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to Cornwell Funeral Home, 207 Quay Street, Dardanelle, Arkansas 72834 to offset funeral expenses. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 15, 2012)
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