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Miller, Louise (Anglen) -- Mills, Willa Dean (Rogers)
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Louise Miller, age 79, of Centerville died Thursday, July 21, 2016, at River Valley Medical Center in Dardanelle. She was born December 15, 1936, at Poteau, Oklahoma to the late Fred and Jennie Lou Jones Anglen.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Jerry Anglen, Terry Anglen; sisters, Alice Anglen, Betty Jo Aultman, Linda Delancey, Ouita Butterfield; great granddaughter, Krystal Keim; great grandson, Brady Burks; grandson-in-law, Greg Jones.
Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Joe Miller of Centerville; two daughters, Vickie and Charlie Mullen of Centerville, Mickie and Jimmy Fuller of Centerville; two brothers, Sonny Anglen of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Oather and Faith Anglen of Sperry, Oklahoma; four grandchildren, Christy Jones, Shelli Mullen, Khelli and Richie Burks, Tara and David Lawrence and six grandchildren, Layton Jones, Trey Burks, Brett Burks, Dylan Burks, Carson Keim, Cloe Keim.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, July 23, 2016, at Petillo Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online guest book and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 27, 2016)
Lula Scott Miller, age 92 of Dardanelle, died Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born July 12, 1913 at Dardanelle to the late Berry and Inez Cecil Scott. She was a Nurse's Aide and a member of the Unity Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by a daughter, Mary McMillin; two brothers, Cecil and Jack Scott; two sisters, Laura Parks and Verona Rutledge.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Willie Christy of Dardanelle; grandson, Mickey Christy; two granddaughters, Patty Colwell and Bonnie Christy; three great grandchildren, Tim Christy, Steve Colwell, and Kelly Colwell; several nephews and nieces.
Funeral services was December 2, 2005,. at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Rev. Horace Hollis officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tim Christy, Steve Colwell, Shelly Borden, and Billy Aaron. Honorary Pallbearers were Dr. Kelly Meyers and staff of the Dardanelle Nursing Home. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 7, 2005)
Melba Chambers Miller, 80, of Little Rock went to be with the Lord on November 12, 2004. Born July 8, 1924, in Briggsville, Yell County, AR, she was the daughter of Warren and Lula Chambers. She graduated from Fourche Valley High School and attended Arkansas Tech University in Russellville. She worked at Acme Fast Freight, and for various Yell and Pulaski County Judges. She also taught school in Yell County. She loved tending flowers in her yard and watching the horses run at Oaklawn. She also loved feeding and watching the birds at her many feeders, but her family and friends meant the most to her, especially her grandchildren. She is most proud of Will and Molly, who gave her great pleasure. She was a founding member of the Arkansas State Police Auxiliary, and a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Other organizations include the Mabelvale Pioneer Club, and the Business and Professional Women's Club. She was a member of Henderson United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Col. Carl Miller, who was one of the original Arkansas State Police, and a former director of the Arkansas State Police.
She is survived by one daughter, Melody Susan Parsley.
Funeral services were held Monday, November 15, 2004 at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Chapel in Alexander, AR with Reverend Kevin Lyon officiating. Burial followed at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Henderson United Methodist Church in Little Rock, or to Briggsville United Methodist Church, Briggsville, AR 72828. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 24, 2004)
Mrs. Nell Ellen Spain Miller, age 83, of North Little Rock, a native of Dardanelle, died Saturday, April 5, 1986.
Survivors include two sons, two daughters, nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 11 a. m. Tuesday at Griffin Leggett/Rest Hills Funeral Home at North Little Rock. Burial will be in Rest Hills Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Mrs. Nettie Miller, aged 74, of Dardanelle, widow of K. Henry Miller, died Monday at her home. She was a member of the First Methodist Church.
Survivors include four sons, Arthur Miller of Great Bend, Kansas, Richard Miller of Pine Bluff and Frank Miller and Sherman Miller, both of Dardanelle; five daughters, Mrs. Kattie Downs of Dardanelle, Mrs. Laura Housley of Mount View, Calif., Mrs. Charlotte Jones of Longview, Tex., Mrs. Mary Oliver of Mineral Springs and Mrs. Ruby Gregory of Pleasanton, Tex.; three brothers, Cal Gooch of Mt. George, Pete Gooch of Dardanelle, and Luther Gooch of Fort Smith; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Upton of Maderia. Calif., and Mrs. Charlotte Mills of Shawnee, Okla.; 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 28, 1963)
Mrs. Nettie Miller, aged 74, of Dardanelle, widow of K. Henry Miller, died Monday at her home. She was a member of the First Methodist Church.
Survivors include four sons, Arthur Miller of Great Bend, Kansas, Richard Miller of Pine Bluff and Frank Miller and Sherman Miller, both of Dardanelle; five daughters, Mrs. Kattie Downs of Dardanelle, Mrs. Laura Housley of Mount View, Calif., Mrs. Charlotte Jones of Longview, Tex., Mrs. Mary Oliver of Mineral Springs and Mrs. Ruby Gregory of Pleasanton, Tex.; three brothers, Cal Gooch of Mt. George, Pete Gooch of Dardanelle, and Luther Gooch of Fort Smith; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Upton of Maderia. Calif., and Mrs. Charlotte Mills of Shawnee, Okla.; 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 28, 1963)
Mrs. Ollie Verona Crain Miller, 96, of Watson, AR, departed this life Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at Dumas, AR. She was a homemaker and member of Watson Baptist Church. She was born November 20, 1909 in Hollis, AR (Perry County) to the late John and Ella Crain. She is the widow of Lester Miller.
She is survived by one daughter, Earlene DeWeese of Watson; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Friday, December 30, 2005 at Nooner Cemetery in Hollis with Rev. Eddie Powers officiating. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 4, 2006)
Pauline Miller, 87, of Plainview, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 1, 2006 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. The daughter of Curtis Reed and Ruby Pauline Bell Westlake, she was born October 21, 1918 in Plainview. Her career spanned 58 years, teaching in the Brush Creek, Nimrod and Plainview school systems. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Plainview Music Club, Friends of the Library, Friends of the Park, multiple school related organizations and a member of the Plainview First Baptist Church. She married Paul E. Miller, Sr. on May 4, 1941 and he preceded her in death in 1974. She is also preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Wilma Perry; and one brother, Curtis Reed "Bud" Westlake, Jr.
Survivors include two sons, Paul Miller, Jr. and wife Peggy, James Westlake and wife Geneva; two daughters, Sue McEwen and husband James, Barbara Phillips and husband Thomas all of Plainview; 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; five sisters, Inez Lockhart of Santa Rosa, CA, Louise Edmondson of North Little Rock, Ruth Metcalf Gatlin of Mesa, AZ, Mary Jessup of Auburn, MI and Doris Dennis of Little Rock and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral will be at 10:00 a. m. Thursday, May 4, 2006 at Plainview First Baptist Church with Rev. Monroe Hunt and Reverend Mike Ault officiating. Burial will be at Nimrod Cemetery at Nimrod by Humphrey Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation will be tonight, Wednesday, 6:00 to 8:00 p. m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Plainview First Baptist Church of the American Cancer Society. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 26, 2006)
Rita Carol Miller, age 61, of Dardanelle died Thursday, May 11, 2017. She was born January 3,1956, at Independence, Missouri to Cleason Miller and Reda Davis.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Reda Davis and her granddaughter, Ciera Miller.
Survivors include her father, Cleason Miller; two children, Chris Miller and wife Debbie, Haley Miller; three brothers, Erie Miller, David Miller, Michael Greene; six grandchildren, John and Kristen Wiliams, Brianna, Joseph and Austin Smith and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, May 19, 2017 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Visitation will be held Thursday, 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the chapel. Arrangements 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 May 17, 2017)
Rita Joan Miller, age 70, of Chalybeate, died May 13, 2016. She was born February 11, 1946 to Chesley C. and Hilda J. Millard. She was a farmer and had worked in the grocery business for several years.
She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Bobby Ray Miller of the home; two sons and daughters-in- law, Steven and Julie Miller of Chickalah, and Shannon Miller of Russellville; a daughter Stacy and son-in-law Donny Green of Mt. George; four grandchildren, Brent Miller, Dalton Green, Megan Brown and Emily Miller; and one great grandson Jaxon Green; three brothers, Dennis and Cheryl Millard and Billy and Cookie Millard, all of Dardanelle, Johnny and Pam Millard of Danville; two sisters, Phyllis and Calvin Billingsley of Mulberry, and Kathy and Mike Worsham of Ranger; brothers and sisters-in-law, Seldon and Janet Miller, Thomas and Pat Miller, Karen and Tommy James. Also numerous nephews, nieces, and a host of family and friends.
Graveside Memorial Service was held Monday, May 16, 2016 at 10:00 AM at Egypt Cemetery with Brother James Bowden officiating. 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 May 18, 2016)
Robert J. Miller passed away February 27, 2001 at the Faulkner Nursing Center in Conway, AR at the age of 82. He was born June 12, 1918 in Plainview, AR, the son of Homer Cleo Miller and Lillie Dalton. He was a graduate of ASTC (now UCA). He earned a Bachelor of Art degrees and became a published poet, he is listed in Notable Americans and was a veteran of the US Army.
He is survived by one sister, Jean Haustein of Maumelle, AR; one niece, Sandy Tomlinson of Mayflower, AR and one great-nephew, Darran Perkins of Dallas, TX.
Graveside service was March 1 at National Cemetery Little Rock, AR with Rev. Jerold Posey officiating. Arrangements by Griffin-Leggett, Conway Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 7, 2001)
Samuel Thomas Miller, 12 weeks old, son of Tammy Miller and John Smith, died Tuesday, January 26, 1999 at the Dardanelle Hospital.
Survivors other than his parents are grandparents, Thomas and Barbara Miller of Dardanelle, AR; great-grandparents, Joe Bill and Violet Parker of Flat Rock, AR; Aunt Sheila and Uncle Blaine Hegeman of Atkins, AR; Uncle Mickey Smith of Alaska and Aunt Patricia Hunt of Arizona; cousins, Austin, Spencer and Ben Hegeman.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ed Smith of Birta, AR.
Graveside service was January 29, 1999 at the Chickalah Cemetery with Bro. Don Rose and Bro. Charles Bradley officiating. Arrangements by Dardanelle Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 3, 1999)
Seth Aaron Miller, age 23, of New Blaine died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2004. He was born September 17, 1980 at Paris, AR. He was a graduate of Dardanelle High School, an employee of Wal-Mart and a member of Faith Church.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, David "Mann" Miller.
He is survived by his father and step-mother, Randy and Melody Miller of New Blaine; his mother and step-father, Darlene and Dr. Mark Myers of Russellville; a sister, Amy Miller of Russellville and grandparents Settie Miller of New Blaine and Charles and Elizabeth Brown of Dardanelle, AR.
Funeral service was September 10 at Faith Church with David Jay officiating. Burial was in Hickory Grove Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were J. M. Graves, Colby Luker, Eric Rose, Mike Taylor, Mike Bruin and Matt Benge. Honorary were employees of Wal-Mart. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 15, 2004)
Thomas H. Miller, age 82, a retired farmer of Ola died at the Yell County Hospital in Danville, September 22.
He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Bright of California and Mrs. Lucy Posey of Texas; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services were Monday at the Casa Church of Christ and burial was in Casa Cemetery by Shinn and Son Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sep 28, 1967)
Vernell M. Miller, age 78, of Ola, AR died Monday, September 13, 2004 at Yell County Nursing Home in Ola. She was born in Bluffton, AR on April 26, 1926. She was a mother and homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde Woolard, Gordia Rice and Irvin and Ethel Magness; husband, Jim A. Miller and a brother, J. L. Rice.
Survivors include a son, Ronald Craig Miller and a daughter, Diane Jasper, both of Ola, AR; a sister, Martha Dale Mercer of Katy, TX; a sister-in-law, Mary Lee Rice of Plainview, AR; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, 2:00 p. m. at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Danville with Rev. Joe Thompson officiating. Burial will be in New Bethel Cemetery, Plainview, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 15, 2004)
Mrs. Virdie Miller, age 68, died at Batesville, June 2, 1952. She was a lifelong resident of Yell County and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church.
She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Garner of Los Angeles, Mrs. Boyce Evans and Mrs. Evans Yeager of Batesville, Mrs. I. W. Swafford and Miss Grace Page of Little Rock; one son Earnest Page of Belleville, Rt. 2; one sister, Mrs. Hardie Gatlin of near Dardanelle; 14 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 5, 1952)
Ms. Laura Dean Milligrock, age 51 of Benton, AR died Friday, December 25, 1998 at the Saline County Hospital in Benton, AR. She was born, July 21, 1947 in Dardanelle, AR to the late George Henry and Jewell Evelyn Tillman Moore.
She is survived by one daughter, Marie Milligrock; two brothers Charles Moore of Atkins and Jesse Moore of Mineral Wells, TX; three sisters, Lucille Ellison of Pine Bluff, AR, Betty Dawley of River Falls, MN and Katherine Johnston of Topeka, KS; two grandchildren.
Graveside service was Tuesday, at the New Hope Cemetery with Rev. Larry Morrison officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 30, 1998)
Francis Frankie Millis, 87, passed away July 26, 2009 at the River Valley Medical Center in Dardanelle, AR. She was born April 20, 1922 to the late Callie and Henry Mitchell in Louisville, MS.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Robert Hamilton Millis; her parents; two brothers, L. B. Mitchell and V. D. Mitchell.
She is survived by a sister, Ramona Mitchell Apple and husband, Robert Edward Apple of Dardanelle; two sisters-in-law, Virginia Mitchell and Cora Lee Knootsie Mitchell; four nieces, Carolyn Butler, Dale Mitchell, Robin Apple, and Sue Shotts; three nephews, Ronald Wayne Mitchell, Landon Lee Mitchell, and Robert Edward Mitchell; five grand-nephews and two grand-nieces.
Mrs. Millis wished to be cremated and interred beside her husband in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Louisville, MS with a memorial service to be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 5, 2009)
Forrest B. Millner passed away May 22, 1958 in a Ft. Roots Veteran Hospital in North Little Rock. He was born in Dardanelle and was 75 years old. He was a veteran of World War I and served with the rainbow Division He was the son of Madison M. and Sally Millner of Ola.
Surviving are one sister, Adele of Ola; four brothers, Sam of Manteca, Calif, Bill of Sebring, Ohio, Matt and Bob of Ola.
Funeral services were held at the Ola Methodist Church with Rev. Weatherford and burial in Ola Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 29, 1958)
Matt Douglas "Doggie" Millner, age 81, died Saturday, January 8th, 2000 at the Yell County Nursing Home in Ola, AR. He was born September 11, 1918 in East Palestine, OH to the late Matt M. and Ethel A. Flowers Millner. He was a WW II Navy Veteran and a carpenter.
He was preceded in death by a son, Harry Millner.
Survivors are, two daughters, Frances Mozingo and Janice Millner of Broken Arrow, OK and five grandchildren, Steven Millner, Gene and David Mozingo, Mike Beaman and Marsha Bruce; four great grandchildren, Dustin Mozingo, Cassie Bruce, Blake Beaman and Malorie Millner.
Funeral service was Tuesday at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle, AR with Bro. John McCourt officiating. Interment was in Sandlin Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 12, 2000)
Robert L. Millner, age 69, of Ola died Sunday at his home. He was a Baptist.
Survivors include a son, J. Noyce Millner of Washington; two daughters, Mrs. W. J. Hoaaley, Mrs. Steve Griffen of Tucson, Ariz. three brothers, Samuel Millner of California, Matt Millner of Ola and W. G. Millner of Sebring, OK. and a sister, Miss Adele Millner of Ola. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, January 14, 1960)
Mrs. Sallie Millner, age 96, longtime operator of the Exchange Hotel at Ola, died at her home there Sunday. A native of North Carolina and a Presbyterian, Mrs. Millner was known as "Aunt Sallie" by her Mends and patrons of the Hotel. She and her late husband, Madison Millner, whom she married in 1875, moved to Ola in 1900 and began operation of the Hotel. After Mr. Millner's death in 1929, Mrs. Millner and her daughter continued operation of the Hotel until 1940, when she retired.
Mrs. Millner is survived by the daughter, Miss Adile Millner of Ola; five sons, Samuel Millner of California; Forest Millner of Little Rock; William Milkier of Sebring, Ohio and R. L. and Madison Millner Jr. of Ola; 16 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 18, 1952)
Sam Millner, age 81, Manteca, Calf, a retired clerk for Rock Island Lines and formerly of Ola and North Little Rock, died Saturday in Manteca.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Sam Millner; four sons, Hugh Millner of Little Rock, Harry L. Millner of Centralia, ILL. James S. Millner with the U. S. Air Force in Japan and Joe F. Millner of Manteca; three daughters, Mrs. Sally Sontes of Castro Valley, Calif., Mrs. Mary Sue Ulrey of Sacramento, Calif., and Mrs. Martha Ann Smallwood of Manteca; two brothers, Matt Millner of Ola and Bill Millner of Sebring Ohio; a sister, Miss Adele Millner of Ola; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, October 20, 1960)
Bill Monroe Mills, age 33, of Mount George, AR died Saturday, April 10, 1999 at his home. A son of Herbert and Ruby Mills, of Mount George, he was born November 18, 1965, at Dardanelle, AR. He was a carpenter and a member of the Gateway Pentecostal Church of God in Russellville, AR.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harrison and Nora Mills and Bessie Buie. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Paula Mills; a son, Alex Mills of Russellville; three daughters, Julia Mills of Russellville, Felicia Holcomb of Plainview, AR and Headier Wiggins of Mount George, AR; a brother, Henry Mills of Mount George; two sisters, Brenda Holland of Pottsville and Connie Neal of Centerville, AR; and a grandfather, Opal Buie of Texas.
Funeral service was April 13, 1999 at the Gateway Pentecostal Church of God with Rev. Jerry Vinson officiating. Burial was in Dacus Cemetery at Mount George by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville, AR. Active pallbearers were Jeremy and Jason Loyd, Brian Hall, J. L. and James Yandell and Joey Holcomb. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 14, 1999)
Bobby Earl Mills, 69, of Dardanelle, died Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at River Valley Medical Center in Dardanelle. He was a 25 year veteran with the Arkansas State Police, having started with the State Police in 1966. Prior to that he had worked in the aircraft industry, and also served in the Army from 1962 until 1964 as a Military Police officer. Mills was raised in Spadra, and graduated from Hartman High School in 1957, where he had played basketball and baseball. He attended College of the Ozarks. He also worked for a while with Russellville Firestone, and in Utah at Hardrock Mines before becoming a Trooper. He started as a Trooper in Little Rock as an interstate patrolman in 1968. The following year he transferred to Dardanelle, where he was stationed in Yell County until his retirement in 1991. He retired from the State Troopers as a Corporal. He was a 32nd Degree Mason, and was buried with graveside Masonic Rites.
Funeral Services were Friday, August 1st, at the Dardanelle Community Center, with interment at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 6, 2008)
Bobby Earl (Sweet Darlin) Mills, 69, of Dardanelle, passed away Wednesday, July 30th, 2008, at the River Valley Medical Center. He was born in Logan County between Short and Horseshoe Mountains on January 21, 1939, to Clarence Edward Mills and Minnie Mae Roberts Mills. Bobby Earl was a 25 year veteran with the Arkansas State Police and was known as Sweet Darlin. He was a 32nd degree Mason. In 1966, Bobby Earl went to work for the Arkansas State Police in Little Rock as an interstate patrolman. One year later, he transferred to Dardanelle and was stationed in Yell County until his retirement in 1991. He retired as Corporal. Bobby Earl was preceded in death by his parents and his baby brother, Clarence Edward Mills, Jr. (J. J. ).
He is survived by his childbride of 30 years, Linda Cockburn Mills; his daughter and son-in-law, Mindy and Jerry Crow of Dardanelle; his baby sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Mel Hays of Dardanelle; his sisters and brother-in-law, Mildred Tillman of Clarksville, Margaret and Jack Ralph of Salinas, California.
Funeral services were held Friday, August 1, 2008, 2:00 p. m. at the Dardanelle Community Center. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery with the Arkansas State Police Honor Guard and graveside Masonic Rites, Bright Star #213. Active pallbearers were the Arkansas State Police Honor Guard. Honorary pallbearers were all state and local law enforcement officers, members of the Yell County Wildlife Federation and the Bigger Creek Hunting Club. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (Paid Obituary (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 6, 2008)
Herbert Wayne "Hubo" Mills, age 72, of Mount George, died Tuesday, July 16, 2002, at his home. A son of the late Henry Harrison Mills and the late Nora Lee Clinger Mills, he was born February 15, 1930, at Mount George, Arkansas. He was a retired employee of Wayne Farms in Danville. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Bill Monroe Mills; a brother, Lawrence Mills; a sister Betty Joy Mills Coffman; and a grandson, Brandon Rogers.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby Mills; a son, Henry Mills of Mt. George; two daughters Brenda Shepherd of Atkins; and Connie Horn of Mount George; a brother, John Mills of Mount George; two sisters, Mozelle Gist of Mount George; and Modean Vinson of Centerville; thirteen grandchildren, one great grandchild and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral were Friday, July 19, 2002, at the Mount George Church of Christ with Mr. Chris George officiating. Burial was in Dacus Cemetery, by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Active pallbearers were Gary Wolf, Ralph Lytle, Bud Reece, Lowell Reece, Clifton Reece and Larry Holt. Honorary pallbearers were Wayne Holt, John Holt and employees of Wayne Farms in Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 24, 2002)
James Charles "Jim" Mills, age 67, of Little Rock, died December 25, 2001. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Iron Springs Masonic Lodge 342. He was owner of Allstate Glass and Radiator in North Little Rock from which he retired.
He is survived by Barbara Mills of Little Rock; two children, Kelly Nail and her husband Charlie and Debbie Loose and her husband Mark, all of Little Rock; one sister, Willene Paige of Bogalusa, LA; and three grandsons, Charles Allen Nail, Scott Dean Loose, and Jeff William Loose.
A graveside service in remembrance of Jim was held Saturday, December 29, 2001 at 2:00 p. m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park with Pastor Tim Lawson officiating. Visitation was Thursday, December 27, 2001 from 6:008:00 at Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth Funeral Home. Arrangements by Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth Custom Funerals and Cremations 5800 West 12th Street, Little Rock, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 2, 2002)
John Berry Mills, age 84, died in a Little Rock hospital October 24, 1958. He was a lifelong resident of Yell County, a retired farmer and a member of the Baptist Church.
He is survived by three sisters, Miss Mattie Mills and Miss Susie Mills of the home at Belleville and Mrs. Mollie Munn of Chickasha, Okla. and several nieces and nephews. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas- Originally published on Thursday, October 30, 1958)
Booneville Man Killed In Wreck Near Waveland - Kermit Mills, 52, of Booneville, was killed instantly when his car left Highway 10 and overturned about two miles west of Waveland early Tuesday morning. Sheriff Herman McCormick and State Trooper Richard Powell, who investigated the wreck, said that Mills, who was traveling west, swerved to the right, lost control and left the road on the left, clearing a creek and landing upside down against an embankment. The accident apparency happened about 2:20 a.m., according to a nearby resident who heard the noise and since Mills' watch had stopped at that time. The car was not noticed until a bread truck passed about 5:30 a.m. The man carried no billfold or identification papers and his identity was not known until Tuesday afternoon. Sheriff McCormick traced the car license from a man at Ft. Smith, through used ear dealer at Ft. Smith and Booneville, to Mills, who had purchased the car at Booneville.
His body, which had been taken to Cornwell Funeral Home at Dardanelle, was identified by relatives. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 12, 1962)
Leah Cowger Mills, age 88, of Pine Bluff, AR, died September 26, 1998, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born August 17, 1910, at Gravelly, AR she was the daughter of the late James Ira Cowger and Ophelia Ann Hunnicutt Cowger. She was reared and received her early education at Danville. She attended Arkansas Teacher's College at Conway now the University of Central Arkansas. After college, she taught third grade and fourth grade and home economics at Harmony Grove School at Haskell. There, she met and married her late husband, Robert Bartley Mills, on April 21, 1936. He died in October 1971. In 1943, the family moved to Little Rock. While living there, she was a homemaker, was active in school and community organizations, and was a member of the Florence Chapter 15 of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was an active member of the Baring Cross Baptist Church, where she organized, directed and taught in the children's department for 30 years. She also taught in the church kindergarten department for 17 years prior to moving to Pine Bluff after the death of her husband. She became a member of the First Baptist Church of Pine Bluff where she held various positions of service in her Sunday School Class, continued her support of the WMU and until her eyesight began to fail at the age of 83, planned and led the singing in the Senior Adult Sunday School department.
She was preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers, one being the late Cleo Cowger of Danville.
Survivors are a daughter, Maria Eifling of Pine Bluff; a son, Robert Duane Mills of Spring, TX; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral service was held Tuesday, September 29, 1998 at the Ralph Robinson and Son Funeral Chapel. The burial was in the Pinecrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Alexander. The Rev. Gordon Topping and Dr. John McClanahan officiated at the services. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 7, 1998)
Mrs. Maggie Mills, aged 72, died at a nursing home in Russellville, Wednesday, January 4. She was a lifelong resident of Yell County and a member of the Presbyterian Church.
Survivors are her husband, J. M. Mills; two sons, Odell Carter of Danville and Ray Carter of Tulsa; two step sons, Roger Mills in Germany and J.C. Mills of Little Rock; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Wilma Bowen of Booneville; and one brother, Cal Carter of Danville, Route; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 12, 1961)
Markel Alvin Dwayne Mills, age 19 months, of Russellville died Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at Children's Hospital in Oklahoma City, OK. He was born November 4, 2005 at Little Rock to Robbie Chavez and Jutun Mills.
He is preceded in death by his twin brother, Marcel Hernandez Deon Mills and his grandfather, Alvin M. Jackson.
Survivors include his parents; a sister, Tamira Jackson of Russellville; paternal grandmother, Shirley Mills of Russellville; maternal grandparents, Daphne & Federico Chavez of Russellville; great grandmothers, Basilisa Chavez of Mexico, Erma Gray of Texas, Maxine Henry of Helena; great grandfather, Willie Mills of Chicago, IL.
Graveside services were held June 23, 2007, at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Russellville with Bro. Dennis Vinson officiating. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 27, 2007)
Miss Mattie Mills, age 83, of Belleville Rt. I died at her home Friday, June 17. She is a lifelong resident of Yell County.
Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Mollie Munn of Chickasha, Okla. and Miss Susie Mills of the home. Seven nieces and five nephews and a number of great nieces and nephews. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, June 23, 1960)
Ruby Jane Mills, age 74, of Pottsville died Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at her home. She was born May 26, 1940 at Little Rock to the late Opal and Bessie Hurst Buie. She loved spending time with her family especially her grandkids.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Herbert Wayne Mills; one son, Bill Monroe Mills; one grandson, Brandon; two brothers and one sister.
Survivors include one son, Henry Mills and wife Barbara of Mt. George; two daughters, Brenda Shepherd and husband Glen of Atkins, Connie Standridge and husband George of Missouri; caregiver and granddaughter, Candy Davenport and husband Jonathan of Pottsville; one sister, Kat Mitchell and husband Alvin of Dover; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at Dacus Cemetery and were officiated by Bro. Tom McElmurry. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, pub. Sep 10, 2014) (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Her obituary was published 10 Sep 2014 in Danville, Yell County, Arkansas. )
W. L. "Bill Mills, age 72 of Russellville, AR died Thursday, April 15, 1999 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. He was born June 14, 1926 at Plainview to Addie Tedder Mills and the late Clarence Mills. He married Laverne Jeffryes Mills on April 24, 1971 in Atkins. He was a retired salesman of Russellville Tobacco and a Baptist.
He is survived by his wife, Laverne Jefferys Mills of Russellville; one son, Mike Mills of Russellville; one daughter, Jane Wells of Russellville; his mother, Addie Tedder Mills of Porterville, CA; one brother, Myrl "Doc" Mills of Porterville, CA; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside service was Monday at Shiloh Cemetery in Atkins with the Rev. Bobby Joe Chronister officiating. Funeral arrangements by Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 21, 1999)
Willa Dean Mills, 76, of Greenwood, formerly of Booneville, Arkansas, passed from this world on Thursday, October 27, 2016, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born August 12, 1940, in Belleville, Arkansas to Willie Martin "Bud" and Onedia (Capps) Rogers. She was a beautician in Booneville for many years and currently worked for Area Agency on Aging as an aide. She was an avid golfer, former softball player, loved dancing, bingo, shopping, going to watch her grandchildrens sporting events and spending time with her family.
She is preceded in death by her husband, William R. Billy Mills; three brothers, Orval, Kenneth, and Loy Don Rogers Sr.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, October 31, 2016, at Roberts Memorial Chapel in Booneville with burial in Moore's Chapel Cemetery in Waveland, Arkansas, under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home.
She is survived by one daughter, Tammie Mills of Booneville; one son, Billy Dean Mills of Russellville; life partner, Justin Osmer of Greenwood; four sisters, Christene Miller of Waveland, Eululia Mills of Fort Smith, Nell Pruitt of Russellville, and Patsy Taylor of Booneville; one brother, Billy Rogers of Fort Smith; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers: Jimmy Allard, Eric Allard, Bill Ward, Kenneth Dietert, Danny Trowbridge, Jerry Trowbridge. Visitation was held Sunday from 2 to 4:00 P.M. at Roberts Funeral Home. www.robertsfh.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 2, 2016)
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