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Dana Merritt, age 84, of Dardanelle, AR died Monday, March 22, 2004 at Dardanelle Hospital. He was born September 13, 1919 in Dardanelle, AR to the late Henry C. and Nora Robinson Merritt. He was a life-long farmer in Yell County, Mayor of Dardanelle for 24 years, retiring in 1994. A 32nd degree Mason, 50 year member of Bright Star Lodge 213 of Dardanelle, Scottish Rite, Valley of Little Rock and Scimitar Shrine Temple of Little Rock, member of the West Central Arkansas Planning Commission, Chairman of the Yell County Soil and Water Conservation District and a member of the Dardanelle First United Methodist Church. He was inducted into the Dardanelle High School Hall of Honor in 1999.
He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Patricia McConnell.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Sue Merritt of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Martha Merritt of Dardanelle; a son-in-law, Bruce McConnell of Dardanelle; two brothers, Denver Merritt of Paris and Delma Merritt of Dardanelle; one sister, Elizabeth Lane of Dardanelle; six grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.
Graveside service will be 10 a. m. on March 25 at Brearley Cemetery with a Memorial service at 2 p. m. at the Dardanelle Community Center by Revs. Floyd Irvin and Paul Seay under the direction of Dardanelle Funeral Service. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 24 from 6 to 8 p. m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Dardanelle First United Methodist Church Building Fund. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 24, 2004)
Henry Calvin Merritt, aged 73, a resident of near Dardanelle, died November 28 at a Russellville hospital. He was a farmer and stockman, a native of near Dardanelle and a member of the Baptist church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nora Robinson Merritt; three sons, Mayor Dana Merritt and Delma Merritt, both of Dardanelle, and Denver Merritt of Paris; one daughter, Mrs. John Lane of North Little Rock; three brothers, Lee Merritt of Casa, A. B. Merritt of Seminole, Okla, and Leonard Merritt of Stockton, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Ruth Robinson of Casa; seven children and five great-grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 1964)
PARIS - Irene (Hatch) Merritt, 101, passed away Friday, June 15, 2012, at Dardanelle Nursing Home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Yell County on October 4, 1910, to A.C. and Addie Mae (Bogan) Hatch. She worked building fighter planes during WWII and was a homemaker when she started her family. She was a long time volunteer for the American Legion, VFW and DAV and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Paris.
Irene is preceded in death by her parents, A.C. and Addie Hatch; her husband, Nathan Denver Merritt; three sisters, Lila Hamilton, Opha Sumner and Viva Johnson; and three brothers, Ermon Hatch, Lonnie Hatch and Quention Hatch.
Irene is survived by her son, Nathan Butch Merritt and wife Alice J. of Brighton, Tenn.; one sister, Grace McClure of Dardanelle; three grandchildren, Matthew J. Merritt of Chalmette, La., Aaron S. Merritt of Oakland, Calif., and Candace D. Merritt of Fort Smith; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris with burial at Oakwood Cemetery in Paris under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Sunday at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris. Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,The Courier Newspaper, Russellville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 16, 2012)
Jerry Gradys Merritt, age 44, of Wynne, a native of Pontoon, died Sunday, October 7, 1984 at a Memphis, Tenn. hospital. He was a respiratory therapist.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lori Lindley Merritt; two daughters, Amy Nicole Merritt and Kelly Ann Merritt of Memphis; his mother, Mrs. Virginia Fay McGohan of Pontoon; a brother, Mike McGohan of Pontoon, and a sister, Bobbie Lynn Pyles of Dallas, Texas.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Tuesday at Cornwell Chapel at Dardanelle by the Rev. Denver Robinson. Burial will be in Bryant's Cove Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1984)
Jewell A. Merritt, age 87, of Casa died Sunday at Dardanelle Nursing Center. Born September 19, 1915, she was the daughter of the late James Robert and Mary Clay Robinson. She was a schoolteacher in Perry County for 33 years and a 1958 graduate of Arkansas Tech University. She was a member of Hickory Grove Freewill Baptist Church and the Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Merritt.
Survivors include her children, Danny Merritt of Dardanelle, Tommy Merritt of Casa, and Norma Jean Humphrey of Russellville; a brother, Russell Robinson of Casa, and 6 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, 2:00 p. m. at Cornwell Chapel Dardanelle with the Rev. Jon Holbrook and Rev. Jackie Townsell officiating. Burial will be in Aunt Dilly Cemetery in the Rose Creek Community by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Pallbearers will be Earl and Ervin McGhee, True, Drew, Bobby Jack, and Benny Robinson. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 19, 2003)
Virginia Sue Merritt passed away December 1, 2009 at her home. She was born in Riverside AR, February 13, 1920 to the late Lee and Annie Apple.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dana Merritt; her daughter, Patricia Merritt McConnell; three sisters, Ruby Graham, Rachel Faulkner and Ezma Carter and one brother, Paul Apple.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Martha Merritt; a son-in-law, Bruce McConnell; six grand children, Beth Holler, Stephanie Pulliam, Susan Haile, Michael, Mark and Chris Merritt.
Funeral was December 4 2009 at Cornwell Chapel with Rev. Jim Benfer officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund, 100 North 2nS Street Dardanelle, AR 72834. Pallbearers were grandsons and grandsons-in-law. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 9, 2009)
William Henry Merritt, age 84, of Casa, AR died Thursday, March 5, 1998 at the Dardanelle Hospital. He was born December 26, 1913 in Casa, AR to the late Lee and Ola Robinson Merritt. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Casa Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Jewell Robinson Merritt; two sons, Tommy Merritt of Casa and Danny Merritt of Dardanelle, AR; a daughter, Norma Jean Humphrey of Muskogee, OK; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Service was Saturday, March 7 at the Hickory Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Geno Johnson officiating. Interment was in the Aunt Dilly Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were A. D. Brixey, Loyd Fitch, Boby Jack Robinson, Benny Robinson, True Robinson and Drew Robinson. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 11, 1998)
Over-turning of an automobile occupied by young people at the junction of North Second St. and highway 12, about 1:30 a.m. Sunday, resulted in the almost instant death of one, death of another an hour later, and injury to three others, two of whom were sent to the Russellville hospital. Miss Vera Lee Sturdivant, 22, died almost immediately. Pvt. Denver Mesienheimer, 24, Camp Robinson, resident of Russellville, reported to have been driving the car, died after he was taken to the Russellville hospital. The injured were Vernon Anderson, 30, Russellville, in the hospital there with a compound fracture of one leg and possible internal injuries. Miss Ruby Hodges, 16, Dardanelle, who received a scalp wound and bruises, believed not serious. The five in the ear were returning to Dardanelle after witnessing a picture preview at Russellville theater. Pvt. Mesienheimerwas the son of D.M. Mesienhiemer of the District Farm Security Administration. He was a member of the 35th Engineers stationed at Camp Robinson. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 1941)
Annie Jean Solley Wright Metcalf, age 64 of Dardanelle, died Sunday, January 6, 2008 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was born November 30, 1943 at Barbara to the late Judge Style Sterow and Annie B. Outlaw Solley.
She is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Loyd Solley, Don Solley; two sisters, R. B. Ball, Zella Mae Alexander and the father of her children, James Metcalf.
Survivors include her children, Rickie Metcalf, Junior Metcalf and Phillip Metcalf all of Dardanelle, Glenda St. Clair of Ola, Shelia Brewer and Teresa Smallwood both of Dardanelle; Cathy Spand of Noble, OK, Jeannie Lankford of Plainview, Peggy King of Hot Springs; two brothers, Tony Solley of Bluffton, Bob Solley of Rover; sisters, Betty Young of Longview, TX, Linda Kay Metcalf of Rover, Lois Goines of Ft. Smith, Lorine Emery of Danville; thirty grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; companion, Mike Caldwell of Dardanelle; numerous other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, January 9, 2008, 2:00 p. m. at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Rev. David Owens officiating. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Junior Metcalf, Phillip Metcalf, Johnathan Metcalf, James Metcalf, Michael Metcalf, and Rusty Moore. Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Joe Solley, Josh Metcalf, and Mike Caldwell. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 9, 2008)
Dewey Joe Metcalf, age 47 of Bluffton, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2011.
Graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Briggsville. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR. (See full obituary in next week's paper.) (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 20, 2011)
Dewey Joe Metcalf, age 46 of Bluffton, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2011. He was born September 8, 1964 in Tulare, CA to Dewey Lee and Linda Kay Solley Metcalf.
He is preceded in death by his stepson, Richard Vaughn.
Survivors include his parents, Dewey "Coleman" and Linda Metcalf of Rover; wife, Donna Nipps Metcalf; children, Josh and Jessica Metcalf of Ola, Amber Metcalf of Clarksville, Dillon Metcalf of Crow Mountain; stepdaughter, Misty Wilhite of Bluffton; grandson, Caden Metcalf; step-grandchildren Sierra and Coda Wilhite, Jasmine and Mark Vaughn; sister, Becky and Bobby Noakes of Danville; brothers, James and Sherry Metcalf of Briggsville, Michael and Linda Metcalf of Bluffton, Jeffery Metcalf of Rover; several nieces and nephew and many friends.
Graveside service was held July 20, 2011 at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Briggsville. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 27, 2011)
Dewey Lee "Coleman" Metcalf, age 78, of Ola went to be with the Lord October 5, 2015, at River Valley Hospice in Russellville. He was born April 24, 1937, in Packsaddle, Arkansas to the late James Thomas & Dora McKenzie Metcalf. Coleman was a member of the Plainview Jesus Name Church for several years. He loved listening to God's word on the television and listening to Christian music. Coleman loved gardening and farming, but he mostly loved spending time in fellowship with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Dewey Joe and Jeffery Metcalf; grandsons Josh & Cory Metcalf; 6 brothers and 3 sisters.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Linda Kay Solley Metcalf; daughter & son-in-law, Becky & Bobby Noakes of Danville; sons & daughters-in-law, James & Sherry Metcalf of Briggsville; Michael & Linda Metcalf of Dardanelle; daughter- in-law, Donna Nipps Metcalf of Bluffton; 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Graveside was held at 2:00 pm Saturday, October 10, 2015, at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Briggsville with Johnathan Metcalf officiating. Visitation was from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Friday, October 9, at the funeral home. Pallbearers included Johnny Metcalf, Bud Emery, Nick Gault, Jeff Treadwell, Larry Wayne James and Terry Sullivan. Honorable pallbearers included Bubba Noakes, Blake Noakes Michael Lee Metcalf Jr., Alex Metcalf and Dillon Metcalf. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolences at www.comwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 21, 2015)
Dewey Lee "Coleman" Metcalf, age 78, of Ola went to be with the Lord October 5, 2015, at River Valley Hospice in Russellville. He was born April 24, 1937, in Packsaddle, Arkansas to the late James Thomas & Dora McKenzie Metcalf. Coleman was a member of the Plainview Jesus Name Church for several years. He loved listening to God's word on the television and listening to Christian music. Coleman loved gardening and farming, but he mostly loved spending time in fellowship with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Dewey Joe and Jeffery Metcalf; grandsons Josh & Cory Metcalf; 6 brothers and 3 sisters.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Linda Kay Solley Metcalf; daughter & son-in-law, Becky & Bobby Noakes of Danville; sons & daughters-in-law, James & Sherry Metcalf of Briggsville; Michael & Linda Metcalf of Dardanelle; daughter- in-law, Donna Nipps Metcalf of Bluffton; 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Graveside was held at 2:00 pm Saturday, October 10, 2015, at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Briggsville with Johnathan Metcalf officiating. Visitation was from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Friday, October 9, at the funeral home. Pallbearers included Johnny Metcalf, Bud Emery, Nick Gault, Jeff Treadwell, Larry Wayne James and Terry Sullivan. Honorable pallbearers included Bubba Noakes, Blake Noakes Michael Lee Metcalf Jr., Alex Metcalf and Dillon Metcalf. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolences at www.comwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 21, 2015)
James Theral Metcalf, age 63 of Bluffton, died Tuesday, October 18, 2005. He was born in Plainview, September 9, 1942 to Tom and Dora McKenzie Metcalf. He served in the Army and was an employee of Sanitation Services Company.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Joe, Sam Theodore, Teddy, Dufill "Spud", Sam Houston, Buddy; sisters, Betty Webb, Wanda Metcalf, Mildred McKenzie, Rola Lois Metcalf and three infant sisters.
Survivors include his children, Ricky Metcalf, Junior Metcalf, Glenda St. Clair, Cathy Spann, Peggy King all of Ola, Shelia Brewer of Hot Springs, Teresa Small wood of Dardanelle and Jeannie Mahan of Plainview mother of his children, Annie Solley Metcalf of Ola; two brothers, Coleman Metcalf of Rover and J.R. Metcalf of Waldron his loving companion Betty Crawford of Dardanelle; 30 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and several nephews and nieces.
Graveside services were held on Saturday, October 22, 2005 at Freedom Cemetery near Waldron. Pallbearers were Ricky Metcalf, Junior Metcalf, Johnny Metcalf, James Lee Metcalf, Michael Metcalf and Bobby Joe Solley. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 26, 2005).
Correction from following week paper : In the James Metcalf obituary that was printed in last week's issue of the Yell County Record, it should have read Jeannie Lankford as one of his daughters
Joshua Dale "Josh" Metcalf, age 27, of Ola passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014. He was born May 1, 1986 in Russellville, AR to Dewey Joe & Melissa Diane George Metcalf. Josh was a great husband, loving father, loving son & grandson. He was all about taking care of his family.
He was preceded in death by his father Dewey Joe Metcalf.
Survivors include his wife Jessica Metcalf; children Caden Hunter & Joshlyn Diane Metcalf; mother Melissa George; sister Amber Metcalf; brother Dillon Metcalf all of Ola; grand- parents. Jack & Charlotte Green of Russellville; Frankie George of Birta; Coleman & Kate Metcalf of Briggsville; father-in-law, Johnny Stokes of Aly; nieces. Chamber Nicole Hale of Ola; Kinley Metcalf of Ola.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at Birta Missionary Baptist Church with Rev Randall Gilbert and Rev Lacey Minnie officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Briggsville. Visitation was 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 7, at the funeral home. Pallbearers include Nick Metcalf, Morgan Lambert, Philip Carter, Ty Stokes, Bobby Solley and Jason Solley. Honorary pallbearers include Jimmy Solley and John Hughes. Arrangements by Comwell Funeral Home Danville. Online and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 8, 2014)
Katrina LaFaye Metcalf, infant daughter of Junior and Kimberly Metcalf of Dardanelle, died Sunday, May 9, 1999 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. Other survivors include three brothers, Santana, Derick and Erick Metcalf; a sister, Jessica Metcalf; grandparents, Marylin Pickens, Michael Pickens of Waldron, James Metcalf of Grady, Annie Metcalf of Dardanelle and great-grandmother, Rebeca Rice of Moreland, AR.
Graveside service will be Thursday, May 13, 1999 at 2:00 p. m. at Chalybeate Cemetery near Danville, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 12, 1999)
Matthew Cory Metcalf, 22 of Bluffton, passed away Friday, December 30, 2011 at his home. Corey was born on July 30, 1989 in Little Rock to his parents, Michael and Linda Lott Metcalf. He worked in construction and was of the Baptist Faith.
He is survived by his parents, Michael and Linda Metcalf of Bluffton; his sons, William Glen and Matthew Coleman Metcalf both of Ola; mother of his children, Erin Nicole Metcalf of Ola; brothers, Michael Lee and Christopher Eric Metcalf both of Bluffton; sister, Myhalee Casandra Metcalf of Bluffton; grandparents, Dorothy Lott of Bluffton and Coleman and Linda Metcalf of Rover.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, January 4 at Briggsville Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 5 at Briggsville Baptist Church with burial to follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Arrangements by Community Funeral Service, 310 West Main, Clarksville, AR 72830. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 4, 2012)
Mrs. Katherine Metheny, aged 91, of Clarksville, died Tuesday. She was a Methodist and a native of Danville.
Survivors include a son, Bill Metheny of Clarksville; two brothers, Jess Bumgarner of Illinois, and Prentiss Bumgarner of Ohio; and a sister, Mrs. Eunice Cates of Los Angeles.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the First Methodist Church in Clarksville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar or Apr 1965)
Billie M. Metzger, 72, of Holmdel passed away on Friday march 16th at Bayshore Community Hospital. Mrs. Metzger was a real estate broker, and manager of Weichert Realtors in Holmdel for many years. She was a member of the Holmdel Community United Church of Christ, the Holmdel Seniors Club, and a 1974 graduate of Kean College. Born in Danville, Arkansas, she has been a resident of Holmdel since 1972. She was predeceased by her parents Perry and Ila Lampkin.
Surviving are her husband Walter, two sons Jeffrey and Gregory Metzger, three grandchildren Jennifer, Morgan, and Matthew, two brothers Darrell and Jim Lampkin, three sisters Velda Hudgens, Laverne Ball, and Brenda Smith.
Visitation will be on Tuesday March 20th from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the Holmdel Funeral Home 26, South Holmdel Road, Holmdel. Funeral Services Wednesday, 10:00am at the Holmdel Community United Church of Christ, 40-West Main Street, Holmdel, N.J. Entombment Holmdel Cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mrs. Metzger's name may be made to the Holmdel Community United Church of Christ, 40 West Main Street, Holmdel, N.J. 07733 (Asbury Park Press Newspaper, Holmdel, N.J., pub. March 18, 2012) (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Her obituary was published 18 Mar 2012, Holmdel, Monmouth County, New Jersey. )
Mrs. Virginia (Shade) Meuller passed away December 31 in St. Joseph Hospital, Breese, III., after a lingering illness.
She is survived by her husband Claty; one son, Bill of Carlyle, III.; her mother, Mrs. L. J. Shade of Danville; five sisters, Vivian Apple of Booneville, Suda Shade of Carlyle, Aliene Taphorn of Beckemeyer, III., Mary Pike of BIythville and Jacque Bridges of Russellville; two brothers, Lloyd Shade of Long Beach, Calif. And Lytle Shade of Oxnard, Calif. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 4, 1962)
Doyle Perry Meyer Sr., age 79, of Casa, died Monday, December 31, 2007 at his home in Casa. Born September 1, 1928 in Little Rock, he was the son of the late Julius C. and Golding Cates Meyer. He was a master plumber and a Marine Veteran.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Julius Meyer; sisters, Cecil Strozyk, Sylvia Hoskins and Marion Brown.
Survivors include his wife, Le Hong Meyer; children and spouses Doyle Meyer Jr. of Casa, Dione and Neal Mays of Marshall, Dudley and Kristy Meyer of Casa, Donia and Gabe Timby of Russellville; 8 grandchildren; siblings, Don Meyer and Hilda Bass, both of Little Rock, Joe Meyer of Tull, Rose Russ of North Little Rock, Geneva Bond of Oak Ridge, Oregon and Dodie Yancey of Bryant.
Services were held January 3, 2007 at Cornwell Chapel in Danville. Burial was in Birta Cemetery. Pallbearers Damon Meyer, Ricky Cothern, Michael Bass, AJ Malnar, Kelly Meyer, JJ Yancey, Jeff Strozyk and Charles Hance. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 9, 2008)
Sadie Inez Meyer died Wednesday, September 4, 2002 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. She lived in Lake Village, AR at the time of her death but she had lived in Pine Bluff for several years and around Danville in her early years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest B. and Sadie Cupp Jones; her first husband, Floyd Green, her second husband, Marvin Meyer; one daughter, Patricia Diane Green and Jimmy Dale Green Johnson; one brother, Ernest B. Jones, Jr.; five sisters, Annie Grace McCreary, Birdie Gertrude Green, Ada Louella Sipes, Constance Ernestine McCollum, Molly Elizabeth Jones.
She is survived by four sons and two daughters-in-law, Gary and Vivian Green of Walls, MS, Dennis and Nelsene Green of Kingston, OK, Marty Meyer and companion, Tammy of Pelahatchie, MS, Danny Floyd Green Moore of Sheridan, AR; four daughters, and three sons-in-law, Marsha Gail Kerns of Virginia Beach, VA, Glenda Elizabeth and Mark Fergerson of Ft. Smith, AR, Darlene and Roger Noblett of Dardanelle, AR, Lisa and Andrew Talbot of Lake Village, AR; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Paul Jones and companion Janice of Blue Mountain, AR, Fred and Carol Jones of Lavaca, AR; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Ruthie and Jake James, Lucille James of Danville, Rosa White of Mena, AR. By her first marriage she was survived by two brother-in-laws, Clyde Green of Holly Springs, MS, Herman (Dutch) Green and wife, Minnie of Memphis, TN; four sisters-in-law, Rachel Tower of Walls, MS, Christine Bobo of Walls, MS, Lola Mae McNeely of Walls, MS, Martha De Gran and husband, Bob of Red Banks, MS From her second marriage a brother-in-law and wife, Bill and Joyce Meyer; two sisters-in-law, Mary Ann and Mable; 19 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and a host of Friends. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 30, 2002)
Emmie D. Meyers, 46, of Ola, AR, died March 2, 2011 in Danville, AR. The daughter of Tom and Ruby Noblett, she was born April 3, 1964. Emmie was a member of the Ola Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include sons Ernest and Tommy Meyers; sisters Cindy Patterson and Karen Green; and nieces.
Memorial service will be at 10:00, March 11, at Ola Church of Christ. Brother Carroll Sites will officiate. Cremation arrangements are with Humphrey Funeral Service. Internet obituary and on-line guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Ola Church of Christ. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 9, 2011)
Leila Elizabeth Meyers, age 74, of Dardanelle died Friday, September 2, 2011 at her home. She was born January 24, 1937 at Coffeyville, KS to the late Frank and Louise Copeland Leas. She was a member of the Grace Baptist Church in Russellville. She loved sewing and going to yard sales and spending time with her daughter-in-law.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Jerry Meyers and one sister.
Survivors include her son, Bill Meyers and wife Lorrie of Dardanelle; six grandchildren and several great and great great grandchildren.
Funeral service was September 7, 2011 at Grace Baptist Church in Russellville with Bro. Roger Pearce officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle. Pallbearers: Daniel Meyers, Brandon Meyers, Michael Branham, Tom Wilson, Joey Woodard, Carl Burris. Memorial donation may be made to the American Cancer Society, NCICFUL, P.O. Box 102454, Atlanta, GA 30368- 2454. Arrangements By Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sep 7, 2011)
Bro. Albert Michael, Jr. of Sheridan, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on September 23, 2015 at his home, at the age of 73. He was born March 5, 1942 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas the son of the late Albert Michael, Sr. and Kathleen Berry Michael. "Bro. Al", as he was known to so many people, graduated from Sheridan High School in 1960, and was captain of the football team. After high school, he attended Arkansas State Teacher's College in Conway (now UCA), and later worked as a pipe fitter for19 years at the Dierks Paper Mill. It was during his time at the paper mill that Bro. Al knew, without a doubt, that God had other plans for his life. He knew God was calling him to preach His Gospel. His obedience to God's will for his life, and ministry, so many years ago, led him on a blessing-filled journey, that allowed him to touch countless numbers of lives along the way. Bro. Al never allowed worldy circumstances to limit God's amazing grace and ability. It has been said by so many people over the years, that Bro. Al was the "Godliest man they had ever known". He wasn't interested in self-promotion at all, but rather, lived his life truly believing John 3:30 where it says that "He must increase, but I must decrease". For him, his entire life was focused on the simple truth, that it's all about Jesus! One of the greatest blessings that God gave Bro. Al, was his wife of almost 53 years, Sis. Virginia. They were the "dynamic duo" of ministry. A young man once said it this way: "Bro. Al is the gentle shepherd, and Sis. Virginia is the sheepdog, walking behind, nipping at people's heels, when necessary". Bro. Al has pastored Junet Pentecostal Church for 38 years. He wasn't just an anointed preacher (and man could he preach!) .he was also a pastor. In fact, he was pastor to anyone who needed him, whether a member of his congregation or not. There are many people in Heaven today, because Bro. Al cared enough to invest in their lives and share God's plan of hope and salvation with them. Bro. Al and Sis. Virginia have also been a tremendous blessing through their 30 years of nursing home ministry in Sheridan. He was known for his signature song, "Preacher and The Bear". Just a few of his gifts he shared with the residents was preaching, singing, and playing the harmonica. His joyful presence made people want to be around him and listen to every word he had to say. He didn't just tell folks about how they should livehe lived as an example to them. He gave sacrificially to bless others in need, not for his glory or fame, but because he had a servant's heart. When he saw a need, he didn't give based on what he could spare, he trusted God to direct him in how he needed to help and he never looked back. He just simply believed that the same God who had blessed him exceedingly and abundantly, would use him to be a blessing to others. Bro. Al was also blessed with an amazing, Godly family. Sometimes it is hard being the kids or grandkids of a preacher, and having to share him with many others. Rather than being resentful, Bro. Al's family joined right in with him in ministering to others. He did enjoy times at home with them. His kids said he was a "mechanical genius" and could fix anything. He so enjoyed listening to his grandkids play music. He even found time to fish occasionally and he made time to plant and tend his garden. Although Sis. Virginia is well known for her Sunday dinners, Bro. Al's time to shine was breakfast, and his BBQ ribs were unsurpassed. On Wednesday morning, Bro. Al heard the Lord say those words he'd longed to hear one day, "Well done, my good and faithful servant". He closed his eyes in his earthly home and opened them again in his heavenly home. There truly is "shoutin' on the hills of Glory " today, as Bro. Al is seeing the place that he spent his ministry pointing towards, Bible in hand, showing others how they could get there too.
He is survived by his wife Sis. Virginia Michael of Sheridan; son, Michael Michael and wife Jennie of Sheridan; daughters, Jennifer Lisenbey and husband Stacy of Plainview, and Andrea Oldner and husband Perry of Sheridan; sister, Kay Reed and husband Greg of Sheridan; 6 grandchildren, Amanda Hooper (Adam), Andrew Oldner (Norma), Collin and Sarah Michael, Caleb and Emily Lisenbey; great grandson, Noah Oldner. He is also survived by his cherished Junet Church family and countless numbers of friends.
Funeral services were held at 4:00 P.M., Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel in Sheridan with his son-in-law, Bro. Stacy Lisenbey officiating. Bro. Al wanted to have "Church" at his Home-going service, so it should be no surprise to anyone that Sis. Virginia and other family members will present the music. Burial followed at Jones Cemetery near Jefferson, Arkansas. Visitation will also be Saturday, from 2:00 P.M., until service time at 4:00 P.M. Memorials may be made to Junet Pentecostal Church. Bro. Al was loved and respected by so many people, because of his genuine desire to serve his Lord by serving his community. In the words of the song, "Thank You for giving to the Lord, I am a life that was changed." Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. To sign the online guestbook: www.memorialgardenssheridan.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sept 30, 2015)
Bessie Michael, age 85, of Van Buren, AR died Sunday, December 3, 2000 in a local hospital. She was a member of the Pleasant Valley Church of Christ, a teacher for Headstart in Danville for many years and was the widow of William Herman Michael.
She is survived by two sons, Joe Michael of Bentonville, AR and Herman L. "Pete" Michael of Van Buren, AR; four grandchildren, Lisa Minix of Houston, TX, Todd Michael of Russellville, AR, Phil Michael of Mesa, AZ and Justin Michael of Van Buren, AR and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be at 10 a. m. at the Pleasant Valley Church of Christ, Wednesday, December 6. Burial will be at 2 p. m. at Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Matthews, Calvin Billingsley, Gary Morton, Delmer Lewis, Lonnie Myhers, James Walton and Jim Price. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 6, 2000)
Bro. Albert Michael, Jr. of Sheridan, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on September 23, 2015 at his home, at the age of 73. He was born March 5, 1942 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas the son of the late Albert Michael, Sr. and Kathleen Berry Michael. "Bro. Al", as he was known to so many people, graduated from Sheridan High School in 1960, and was captain of the football team. After high school, he attended Arkansas State Teacher's College in Conway (now UCA), and later worked as a pipe fitter for19 years at the Dierks Paper Mill. It was during his time at the paper mill that Bro. Al knew, without a doubt, that God had other plans for his life. He knew God was calling him to preach His Gospel. His obedience to God's will for his life, and ministry, so many years ago, led him on a blessing-filled journey, that allowed him to touch countless numbers of lives along the way. Bro. Al never allowed worldy circumstances to limit God's amazing grace and ability. It has been said by so many people over the years, that Bro. Al was the "Godliest man they had ever known". He wasn't interested in self-promotion at all, but rather, lived his life truly believing John 3:30 where it says that "He must increase, but I must decrease". For him, his entire life was focused on the simple truth, that it's all about Jesus! One of the greatest blessings that God gave Bro. Al, was his wife of almost 53 years, Sis. Virginia. They were the "dynamic duo" of ministry. A young man once said it this way: "Bro. Al is the gentle shepherd, and Sis. Virginia is the sheepdog, walking behind, nipping at people's heels, when necessary". Bro. Al has pastored Junet Pentecostal Church for 38 years. He wasn't just an anointed preacher (and man could he preach!) .he was also a pastor. In fact, he was pastor to anyone who needed him, whether a member of his congregation or not. There are many people in Heaven today, because Bro. Al cared enough to invest in their lives and share God's plan of hope and salvation with them. Bro. Al and Sis. Virginia have also been a tremendous blessing through their 30 years of nursing home ministry in Sheridan. He was known for his signature song, "Preacher and The Bear". Just a few of his gifts he shared with the residents was preaching, singing, and playing the harmonica. His joyful presence made people want to be around him and listen to every word he had to say. He didn't just tell folks about how they should livehe lived as an example to them. He gave sacrificially to bless others in need, not for his glory or fame, but because he had a servant's heart. When he saw a need, he didn't give based on what he could spare, he trusted God to direct him in how he needed to help and he never looked back. He just simply believed that the same God who had blessed him exceedingly and abundantly, would use him to be a blessing to others. Bro. Al was also blessed with an amazing, Godly family. Sometimes it is hard being the kids or grandkids of a preacher, and having to share him with many others. Rather than being resentful, Bro. Al's family joined right in with him in ministering to others. He did enjoy times at home with them. His kids said he was a "mechanical genius" and could fix anything. He so enjoyed listening to his grandkids play music. He even found time to fish occasionally and he made time to plant and tend his garden. Although Sis. Virginia is well known for her Sunday dinners, Bro. Al's time to shine was breakfast, and his BBQ ribs were unsurpassed. On Wednesday morning, Bro. Al heard the Lord say those words he'd longed to hear one day, "Well done, my good and faithful servant". He closed his eyes in his earthly home and opened them again in his heavenly home. There truly is "shoutin' on the hills of Glory " today, as Bro. Al is seeing the place that he spent his ministry pointing towards, Bible in hand, showing others how they could get there too.
He is survived by his wife Sis. Virginia Michael of Sheridan; son, Michael Michael and wife Jennie of Sheridan; daughters, Jennifer Lisenbey and husband Stacy of Plainview, and Andrea Oldner and husband Perry of Sheridan; sister, Kay Reed and husband Greg of Sheridan; 6 grandchildren, Amanda Hooper (Adam), Andrew Oldner (Norma), Collin and Sarah Michael, Caleb and Emily Lisenbey; great grandson, Noah Oldner. He is also survived by his cherished Junet Church family and countless numbers of friends.
Funeral services were held at 4:00 P.M., Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel in Sheridan with his son-in-law, Bro. Stacy Lisenbey officiating. Bro. Al wanted to have "Church" at his Home-going service, so it should be no surprise to anyone that Sis. Virginia and other family members will present the music. Burial followed at Jones Cemetery near Jefferson, Arkansas. Visitation will also be Saturday, from 2:00 P.M., until service time at 4:00 P.M. Memorials may be made to Junet Pentecostal Church. Bro. Al was loved and respected by so many people, because of his genuine desire to serve his Lord by serving his community. In the words of the song, "Thank You for giving to the Lord, I am a life that was changed." Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. To sign the online guestbook: www.memorialgardenssheridan.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sept 30, 2015)
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