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Iva Lou Minor, 86, of Dardanelle died Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2003 at Dardanelle Hospital. She was born Nov. 21, 1916, at London. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Martha Esther Horton Bennett.
She was preceded in death by her husband, L. E. Minor. She was a member of Oak Grove Methodist Church, held offices in the church, PTA, AARP, Leisure Hours Club and Senior Activity Center, was a 50-year-plus member of Extension Home makers serving all offices, local and county, and the Extension Advisory Board and other committees. She volunteered many years in the community, church, schools, nursing homes, hospital auxiliary and 4-H.
Survivors include a son, Paul Minor and his wife, Janna, of Greenwood; a grandson, Mitchell Minor of Greenwood; a sister, Margaret Whorton of London; and a dear friend, Raymond Hillis.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Saturday at Cornwell Chapel. Burial will be in East Point Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. Pallbearers Active - Don Smith, Keith Smith, Brian Smith, Ray Minor, Steve Stracner and Gerald Shinn. Honorary - Bill Bryson, Kenneth Taylor, Nick Goins, and Bobby Cowan. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 29, 2003)
Margaret Ann Minton, age 82, of Rover went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at Christus Dubuis Health Hospital in Fort Smith. Margaret was born April 11, 1933, in Harvey, Arkansas to the late Bob & Treccie King Shores. She was a mother and homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Raymond Shuler, Jerry Dupree and Robert Minton; sister Juanita Kimble; brothers, Cleston Shores, Robert Shores, W.R. Shores, and Malton Shores.
Survivors include daughter & son-in-law, Treccie & William Price of Rover; sisters, Della Anglin of Alabama; Debbie Olellett of Arkansas; brother, Ricky Shores of Fort Smith; sister-in-law, Roberta Shores of Fort Smith; granddaughters, Christy (Michael) Griffin of Fort Smith; Rebecca (Clark) Guston ofYellville; great-grandchildren, Jacob, Troy & Ashlyn Griffin; Emma & Boone Guston.
Funeral Services were held at 2:00 pm Saturday, February 20, 2016, at Harvey Assembly of God Church with Rev. Robert Harrison officiating. Burial will be at Monroe Cemetery in Harvey. Visitation was from 1:00 to 2:00 before service at the church. Pallbearers included William Price, Michael Griffin, Clark Guston, Scott Warren, T.J. Shores and Jim Roberson. 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 24, 2016)
Ray Minton, Jr., best known as Junior, of Story, AR passed away on Friday, December 28, 2012 at Mercy Hospital in Hot Springs. Jr was born December 21, 1954 to Ray and Fae Minton in Story, AR. He was a carpenter, farmer, and an avid deer hunter.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Fae Minton and his sister, Patsy Minton Wallace.
He is survived by two children and their spouses: daughter, Kimberley Minton Davis and husband, Kevin Davis of Jessieville; son, Brandon Minton and wife, Jennifer Minton of Hot Springs; his father, Ray Minton, Sr of Story; three brothers and their spouses, Kenneth Minton and Janet of Hot Springs, Jimmy Minton and Paige of Story and Bobby Minton and Kathy of Norman; his brother-in-law, Ronnie Wallace; four grandchildren, Braden Davis, Zachary Minton, Jarrett Davis, and Marissa Minton. Jr is also survived by his significant other, Debi Dale Hawkins of Plainview and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends.
Junior's visitation will be Wednesday, January 2, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Thornton Funeral Home in Mt. Ida. Service will be Thursday, January 3, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Muddy Creek Church of God with interment to follow at Reed Cemetery both are located off Highway 27 near Story. Pallbearers are Wendell Morrison, Brian Morrison, Cotton Morrison, Glen Minton, Randy Bates, and Ronnie Wallace. Honorary Pallbearers are Ouachita Livestock Market, Eldon Lambert, Stephen Morrison, Rodney Bowen, Patrick Fair, Kenny Manley, and Terry Kinsey. Services will be under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 2, 2013)
C. F. Misenhimer, age 77, died December 7 in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Riley Hancock, Danville. He was a member of the Belleville Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, three sons, Hugh, Dennis and Woodrow, of Los Angeles, four daughters, Mrs. Cecil Moody, Mrs. Noble McKinney, Mrs. Johnnie Patton of Los Angeles, Calif and Mrs. Riley Hancock of Danville, 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 13, 1951)
DANVILLE - Dennie Norman Misenhimer, age 63, of Fort Smith, formerly of Danville, died Sunday, October 2, 1983 at St. Edward's Hospital at Fort Smith. He was a retired salesman, son of the late Charles and Lula Hunt Misenhimer, and was a member of First United Methodist Church at Fort Smith.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Sharpe Misenhimer; four daughters, Mrs. Nancy Gonnerman of Manhattan Beach, Calif. Mrs. Jackie Avena of Bishop, Calif. Mrs. Denise Adensan of Long Beach, Calif. and Nadene Waterman of Baton Rouge, La.; two sisters, Mrs. Amy Lee Hancock of Danville and Mrs. Mamie Moudy of Southgate, Calif. and two grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Wednesday at Cornwell Chapel by the Rev. Greg Webb. Burial will be in Earl Ladd Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. Active pallbearers will be Jack Wilson, Roy Dow, Sidney Ward, Mike Fischer, Bill Early and Bob Nelson Pledger. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight at Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 10/2/1983)
Agnes Kay Mitchell, age 61, of Danville passed away Sunday, July 28, 2013 at Mitchell's Nursing Home. She was born December 4, 1951 in Appleton City, Missouri to the late James Drexel & Maurine Gillespie Mitchell. She was a member of the Danville United Methodist Church. Agnes attended college at the University of Hawaii, while there she fell in love with oriental culture. She was a member and past president Arkansas Nursing Home Nurses Association; John Ed Chambers Memorial Hospital Board of Governors; licensed Arkansas Long Term Care Administrator; owner of Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville where she was Director of Nursing until 2011 then continued as nursing manager. She spent a lifetime taking care of nursing home residents whom she considered an extension of her family. She loved her horses, her friends, her family and her country. Preceded in death by her parents; grandparents, Irvin & Melissa Gillespie; Arthur "Poss" & Agnes "Pet" Mitchell.
Survivors include brother, James Mitchell of Danville; niece & husband, Sarah & P.T. Sanders; nephew & wife, Robert & Katie Mitchell all of Danville; aunts, Bobbie Hunnicutt, Geneva Pledger both of Danville; Nancy Gillespie of Belleville; Imogene Mitchell of Danville; Betty Gillespie of Kansas City, Kansas; uncle & wife Calvin & Florence Mitchell of Lake Charles, Louisiana; great nephews Landon & Aimee Sanders and Preston Sanders of Conway; and a number of cousins and many friends whom she dearly loved.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at the Danville First Baptist Church with Rev. Tom Sullinger officiating. Burial will be at Earl Ladd Cemetery. Pallbearers include Snooky Patterson, Dean Catlett, Chip Vestal, William Hall, Ken Lancaster, Charlie Belue, Jimmy Sims, John Tom Walker, Roy Underwood and Tommy May. Honorary pallbearers include Mitchell Nursing Home Staff & Roy Nichols resident of Mitchell Nursing Home since 1969; Bood Keathley, Philip Miron, Sonny Madden, Buddy Miller, Romy Castillo, Michael Cardinez; Dr. Elton Cleveland; Kenny Loyd & Boyce Page; Danville High School Class of 1969. Memorials may be made to Danville United Methodist Church P.O. Box 729 Danville, AR. 72833 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 July 31, 2013)
Agnes Kay Mitchell, age 61, of Danville passed away Sunday, July 28, 2013 at Mitchell's Nursing Home. She was born December 4, 1951 in Appleton City, Missouri to the late James Drexel & Maurine Gillespie Mitchell. She was a member of the Danville United Methodist Church. Agnes attended college at the University of Hawaii, while there she fell in love with oriental culture. She was a member and past president Arkansas Nursing Home Nurses Association; John Ed Chambers Memorial Hospital Board of Governors; licensed Arkansas Long Term Care Administrator; owner of Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville where she was Director of Nursing until 2011 then continued as nursing manager. She spent a lifetime taking care of nursing home residents whom she considered an extension of her family. She loved her horses, her friends, her family and her country. Preceded in death by her parents; grandparents, Irvin & Melissa Gillespie; Arthur "Poss" & Agnes "Pet" Mitchell.
Survivors include brother, James Mitchell of Danville; niece & husband, Sarah & P.T. Sanders; nephew & wife, Robert & Katie Mitchell all of Danville; aunts, Bobbie Hunnicutt, Geneva Pledger both of Danville; Nancy Gillespie of Belleville; Imogene Mitchell of Danville; Betty Gillespie of Kansas City, Kansas; uncle & wife Calvin & Florence Mitchell of Lake Charles, Louisiana; great nephews Landon & Aimee Sanders and Preston Sanders of Conway; and a number of cousins and many friends whom she dearly loved.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at the Danville First Baptist Church with Rev. Tom Sullinger officiating. Burial will be at Earl Ladd Cemetery. Pallbearers include Snooky Patterson, Dean Catlett, Chip Vestal, William Hall, Ken Lancaster, Charlie Belue, Jimmy Sims, John Tom Walker, Roy Underwood and Tommy May. Honorary pallbearers include Mitchell Nursing Home Staff & Roy Nichols resident of Mitchell Nursing Home since 1969; Bood Keathley, Philip Miron, Sonny Madden, Buddy Miller, Romy Castillo, Michael Cardinez; Dr. Elton Cleveland; Kenny Loyd & Boyce Page; Danville High School Class of 1969. Memorials may be made to Danville United Methodist Church P.O. Box 729 Danville, AR. 72833 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 July 31, 2013)
Aleen Mitchell, age 88, of Danville passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at Chambers Memorial Hospital. Aleen was born March 24, 1928, in Prattsville, Arkansas to the late Fred & Zelma Duncan Moore. Aleen was a member of the Danville First Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and mother. She was very active at the Millsap Senior Center where she loved quilting.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alex "Hookey" Mitchell; brothers, Bobby and Bill Moore; sisters, Faye Dell Williams, Freddie Lee Moore, and Peggy Lowery; grandson, Justin Mitchell Gilkey.
Survivors include her daughters & sons-in-law, Betty & Jerry Gilkey of Fort Smith; Judy & Jim Cannon of Murfreesboro; Shelly & Brian White of Searcy; brother & sister-in-law, Terry & Brenda Moore of Sheridan; grandchildren, Wade Gilkey of Fort Smith, Alex and Andrew White of Searcy, Amy Markham of Little Rock, Ashley Mounts of North Little Rock, Andrea Terrell of Fort Smith; ten great-grandchildren; brother, Terry & Brenda Moore of Sheridan and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 10 am Saturday, January 14, 2017, at the Danville First Baptist Church with Rev. Clayton Sheets officiating. Burial was at Earl Ladd Cemetery. Pallbearers included Wade Gilkey, Steve Markham, Dr. Jason Mounts, Dr. John David Terrell, Alex White and Andrew White. 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 Jan 18, 2017)
Alex "Hooky" Mitchell, Jr. age 88, of Danville, AR passed away Monday, July 7, 2008 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. He was born January 13, 1920 in Booneville, AR. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Danville, a WWII Army Veteran; he retired after 20 years from Arkansas Nuclear One and was a member of IBEU electoral union. He was a beloved husband, devoted father and a wonderful grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alex and Myrtle Duncan Mitchell; brothers, Biely, Dempter & Doug; a sister, Inez Tharp and a grandson, Justin Gilkey.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Aleen Moore Mitchell; daughters, Betty Gilkey and husband Jerry of Fort Smith, AR, Judy Cannon and husband Jim of Murfreesboror, AR, Shelly White and husband Brian of Searcy. Grandchildren, Wade Gilkey and wife Kellie of Fort Smith; Amy Markham and husband Steven of Little Rock; Dr. Ashley Mounts and husband Dr. Jason of North Little Rock; Ande Terrell and husband Dr. John David of Dallas, TX; Alex and Andrew White of Searcy; great grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Avery and Connor Gilkey all of Fort Smith.
Funeral service was July 10, 2008 at the First Baptist Church in Danville with Bro. Jamie Staley officiating. Burial was in Earl Ladd Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jim Cannon, Steven Markham, Dr. Jason Mounts, Jerry Gilkey, Wade Gilkey and Brian White. Honorary were Dr. John David Terrell, Jack Wilson and W. A. Kyle. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 16, 2008)
Mrs. James Mitchell, age 80 and widow of James Mitchell, pioneer merchant and planter of Dutch Creek valley, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter S. Howard February 24. She leaves to mourn her death three sons, Joe Mitchell, Danville; and Herbert and Bill Mitchell, Russellville; one daughter, Mrs. Lucy M. Howard, Waltreak; a number of grandchildren and one great grandchild. Aunt Ann, as she was fondly known to her many friends, came to Arkansas when a young girl of 12 from the state of Mississippi, the daughter of Dr. Henry, a prominent physician of Yell County. Aunt Ann was one of those lovable Christian characters who can't help but make one remember her kind and considerate deeds to one and all alike. As we look about us we can see few of the lovable plain types as she was, so in the shadow of the evening of Friday, February 24 she passed away and her soul returned to God. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 1939)
Barbara Dale Mitchell, age 57 of Hot Springs Village, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Friday, December 5, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born to Lester and Alice Dale Whala on August 2, 1951 in Bluffton, Arkansas. She was a 22 year resident of Hot Springs Village where she practiced real estate for 18 of those years. She was a member of the National Association of Realtors and Jessieville Church of Christ.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents, her father-in-law, Ivan Mitchell, and two brothers-in-law, Roy Wagner and Roy Syler.
She is survived by her mother and father, Lester and Alice Dale Whala, of Bluffton; her loving husband of 35. 5 years, Larry Mitchell of Hot Springs Village; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Patricia Mitchell; one daughter and son-in-law, Brandi and Jason Pugh; 3 grandchildren, Gavan Michael Mitchell, Garrett Alexander Mitchell Pugh, and Emmalice Ivana Kaylin Pugh, all of Benton; 4 sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathy and Jerry Tabor of Oregon; Iva and Ed Meyers of Kansas, Debra Ann and Gary Sherrill, Peggy and C. L. Hudson; and one brother and sister-in-law, L. Allen (Sam) and Debbie Whala, all of Bluffton; her mother-in-law, Emma Evelyn Mitchell of Navy Landing; 3 sisters-in-law, Lenda Wagner of Tennessee; Darlene Roberts of Hot Springs Village; Arlene Shafer and husband Dave of Hot Springs Village; 2 brothers-in-law, Mark Mitchell and wife Robin, and David Mitchell and wife Debby, all of Navy Landing; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Memorial services were held at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 with a graveside service to follow in Bluffton Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ed Meyers, Eddie Mike Meyers, Cameron Meyers, Mark Mitchell, David Mitchell, and Kevin Billingsley. Honorary pallbearers were all nephews and nieces. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation in memory of Barbara Mitchell to Genesis Cancer Center, 133 Harmony Park Circle, Hot Springs, AR 71913. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 10, 2008)
Billy Mitchell, Jr. - Loving son, devoted father, cherished brother, Billy was born on April 12, 1983 in Pauls Valley, OK. He passed away in Mesquite, TX on October 29, 2009 as a result of a motorcycle accident. He attended school in Duncan, Oklahoma (Empire) and Danville, Arkansas as well as Dallas Institute of Funeral Service.
Billy is survived by his parents, Billy Charles Mitchell, Sr. of Danville, Arkansas and Richard and Melinda Gaulden of Marshall, Texas. He is also survived by two sisters, Sara Ann Stapp and her husband, Michael and Charlsey June (Charlie) Mitchell; the two loves of his life, his daughter, Alexis Leigh Mitchell and her mother, Courtni D'Ann Allen; his grandparents, June Mitchell and C. O. and Maggie Gaulden, along with numerous other family members and many friends.
Billy is preceded in death by his grandparents, Doug Mitchell and Thurman and Charlotte Absher.
Services were November 1, 2009, with Pastor Joe Don Raiborn officiating. Services were also held November 2, 2009 at Restland Funeral Home in Dallas, Texas, with Brother Larry Davis and Dr. Michael Waco officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Alexis Mitchell Education Fund in care of Sullivan Funeral Home, Marshall, TX. On-line condolences may be made to WWW.sullivan-funeralhome.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 4, 2009)
Bobbie Kathy Katherine Mitchell, age 58, of Rogers died September 9, 2008 at Mercy Medical Center in Rogers She was born March 31, 1950 in Russellville, AR to James Hoyt & Georgia (Vestal) Putman. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed being with her grandsons & other family members. She was a member of The Church at Pinnicale Hills were she was very active.
She was preceded in death by her son, Barry Poindexter & her father.
Survivors include, her husband Rick Mitchell of the home; mother, Georgia Putman of Bentonville; three daughters, Christy Gail & Rick Lentine of Springdale, Kristin & Jerod Eck of Lavaca & Kassi & Ryan Buchanan of Purcell, OK; three siblings Gene & Billy Putman both of Russellville & Ginger & Harvey Klinegardner of Lake Jackson, Texas; and grandchildren.
Services were September 12, 2008 at The Church at Pinnacle Hills. Burial followed in the Benton County Memorial Park Cemetery in Rogers. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 17, 2008)
Boss Carrol Mitchell, age 99, of Danville passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at Mitchell's Nursing Home. He was born February 8, 1914 in Waltreak, AR to the late Arthur "Poss" & Agnes "Pet" Wrather Mitchell. He was a member of the Danville United Methodist Church. He graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1938, was a member of the Alpha Zeta Fraternity, he was a retired Agriculture Teacher having taught at Danville and Belleville, a State Senator for Logan, Yell, Montgomery and Scott counties from 1954 to 1958, a State Representative for Yell County from 1958 to 1962, Assistant Commissioner of Welfare under Govenor Orville Faubus and was Director of Arkansas Valley Industries. He taught a veterans class in Magazine Arkansas. After retirement Boss and his wife Katharyn owned and operated Log Cabin Antiques in Danville. In February 1997 he was honored by the Arkansas General Assembly for his distinguished service and received A Congressional Citation. He was a strong Democrat, always voting for his Democratic party, he voted at the age of 98 this last November.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 68 years Katharyn Waters Mitchell; son Charlie Mitchell; brothers James Drexel, Hays, Hoover and Paul Mitchell.
Survivors include son & daughter-in-law Carlos & Margaret Mitchell of Dardanelle; grandchildren Carla Mitchell of Conway; Amy McEntyre and husband Chris of Dardanelle; Wendy Davis and husband Mark of Danville; Matthew Mitchell of Dardanelle; Amanda Craig and husband Chuck of Dardanelle; 6 great grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchildren; brother Cooledge "Cap" Mitchell and wife Florence of Lake Charles, LA; nephews & nieces James Mitchell, Agnes Mitchell of Danville; Karen Eagle Bull of Lewisville, TX; Ritchie "Pepper" Mitchell of Waldron; Jim Mitchell of Danville; Arthur Paul Mitchell of New Orleans, LA; Allen Mitchell of Lake Charles, LA; Gladys Wojcik of Beaumont, TX; Steve Mitchell of Lake Charles, LA.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Danville United Methodist Church or the charity of your choice. Funeral service was February 28, 2013 at the Danville United Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Sullinger officiating. Burial was in Earl Ladd Cemetery Danville. Pallbearers were Roy Underwood, Carroll Ramey, Charles Fowler, L.W. Bell, Bob Powers and Mitchell Tharp. 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 Mar 6, 2013)
Boss Carrol Mitchell, age 99, of Danville passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at Mitchell's Nursing Home. He was born February 8, 1914 in Waltreak, AR to the late Arthur "Poss" & Agnes "Pet" Wrather Mitchell. He was a member of the Danville United Methodist Church. He graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1938, was a member of the Alpha Zeta Fraternity, he was a retired Agriculture Teacher having taught at Danville and Belleville, a State Senator for Logan, Yell, Montgomery and Scott counties from 1954 to 1958, a State Representative for Yell County from 1958 to 1962, Assistant Commissioner of Welfare under Govenor Orville Faubus and was Director of Arkansas Valley Industries. He taught a veterans class in Magazine Arkansas. After retirement Boss and his wife Katharyn owned and operated Log Cabin Antiques in Danville. In February 1997 he was honored by the Arkansas General Assembly for his distinguished service and received A Congressional Citation. He was a strong Democrat, always voting for his Democratic party, he voted at the age of 98 this last November.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 68 years Katharyn Waters Mitchell; son Charlie Mitchell; brothers James Drexel, Hays, Hoover and Paul Mitchell.
Survivors include son & daughter-in-law Carlos & Margaret Mitchell of Dardanelle; grandchildren Carla Mitchell of Conway; Amy McEntyre and husband Chris of Dardanelle; Wendy Davis and husband Mark of Danville; Matthew Mitchell of Dardanelle; Amanda Craig and husband Chuck of Dardanelle; 6 great grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchildren; brother Cooledge "Cap" Mitchell and wife Florence of Lake Charles, LA; nephews & nieces James Mitchell, Agnes Mitchell of Danville; Karen Eagle Bull of Lewisville, TX; Ritchie "Pepper" Mitchell of Waldron; Jim Mitchell of Danville; Arthur Paul Mitchell of New Orleans, LA; Allen Mitchell of Lake Charles, LA; Gladys Wojcik of Beaumont, TX; Steve Mitchell of Lake Charles, LA.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Danville United Methodist Church or the charity of your choice. Funeral service was February 28, 2013 at the Danville United Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Sullinger officiating. Burial was in Earl Ladd Cemetery Danville. Pallbearers were Roy Underwood, Carroll Ramey, Charles Fowler, L.W. Bell, Bob Powers and Mitchell Tharp. 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 Mar 6, 2013)
Calvin C. "Cap" Mitchell, 89, of Lake Charles, left his Earthly Home on Saturday, October 4, 2014 to go his Heavenly Mansion with our Lord Jesus Christ. He passed away at his home surrounded by his wife, daughter, and son. Mr. Mitchell was born in Waltreak, Arkansas, on December 25, 1924, to Arthur and Agnes Mitchell. He graduated from Danville High School in Danville, Arkansas in 1942. After graduation he worked at Boeing Aircraft in Seattle, Washington but left Boeing on May 21, 1943 to serve his country in the U. S. Navy during World War II. He was honorably discharged on April 5, 1946 and came to Lake Charles where he met the love of his life, Florence Ellis. They were married in 1948 and moved to Appleton City, Missouri where he and his wife owned and operated The Lindale Hotel and Restaurant. In 1951 he returned with his family to Lake Charles where Calvin went to work at Borden's Dairy as a wholesale route supervisor. He retired from Borden's in 1989 after thirty- eight years of service. First and foremost, Calvin was a devoted husband and wonderful father who provided Christian guidance and support to his family. He was a true Christian and set an exemplary example for his family and the world to see. He was a member of Boulevard Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, Chairman of the Trustees, and the Finance Committee.
Calvin was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers, Boss, Paul, Drexel, Hays, and Hoover.
He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-six years, Florence Ellis Mitchell; one daughter, Gladys Wojcik and her husband Paul of Pt. Neches, TX; one son, Steve Mitchell and his wife Cathy of Lake Charles. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Christy Mitchell, Ryan Mitchell and his fianc Brittany Domangue, and Lori Murphy and her husband Jason; also two great grandchildren Luke Mitchell and Lyla Murphy.
Funeral services were at 1:00 PM on Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Ronnie Estes officiating. Entombment will be in Consolata Cemetery. Words of comfort to the family may be expressed at www.johnsonfuneralhome.net (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 8, 2014)
Charles "Charlie" David Mitchell, age 65 of Russellville, formerly of Danville, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at River Valley Medical Center in Dardanelle. He was born December 12, 1945 in Fort Smith, AR to Boss Carroll and Katharyn I. Waters Mitchell. He was former owner of Mitchell's Drug Store in Danville and retired as phar- macy manager at River Valley Medical Center in Dardanelle.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Katharyn Mitchell and wife, Dorothy Mitchell.
Survivors include his father, Boss Mitchell of Danville; children and spouses, Matthew and Amy Mitchell of Russellville, Amanda and Charles "Chuck" Craig of Dardanelle; grandchildren, Caleb Mitchell of Russellville, Bailey, Dalton and Daniel Craig of Dardanelle; brother and sister-in-law, Carlos and Margaret Mitchell of Dardanelle and three nieces.
Funeral service was Monday, January 3, 2011 at Danville United Methodist Church with Rev. Jackie Townsall officiating. Burial was at Earl Ladd Cemetery. Pallbearers were James and Jim Mitchell, Bob Corbin, Harold Gene Hall, Johnny Henderson and Ron Poole. Memorials may be made to: Palmetto Church, Ike Lane, Russellville, AR 72802. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 5, 2011)
Dr. Clarence (Tuck) Mitchell, age 66, died August 26th in the Veterans Hospital in Oklahoma City. He was born at Waltreak and graduated from Danville High School in 1925. He was a veteran of World War I. Dr. Mitchell received a degree in 1930 from the University of Oklahoma Medical School, interned at St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City, had one year of resident surgery at the University of Oklahoma Medical Center, and was city doctor at Norman, Okla. for two years. He was employed as M.D. at the U. of O. Medical Center for 17 years before retiring in 1962 because of his health.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Gillin and Miss Polly Mitchell, and one brother Clem Mitchell, all of near Danville.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. at Cornwell Funeral home in Danville by Elder Luther Riddle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 1963)
Dr. Clarence (Tuck) Mitchell, age 66, died August 26th in the Veterans Hospital in Oklahoma City. He was born at Waltreak and graduated from Danville High School in 1925. He was a veteran of World War I. Dr. Mitchell received a degree in 1930 from the University of Oklahoma Medical School, interned at St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City, had one year of resident surgery at the University of Oklahoma Medical Center, and was city doctor at Norman, Okla. for two years. He was employed as M.D. at the U. of O. Medical Center for 17 years before retiring in 1962 because of his health.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Gillin and Miss Polly Mitchell, and one brother Clem Mitchell, all of near Danville.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. at Cornwell Funeral home in Danville by Elder Luther Riddle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 1963)
Dorothy Mitchell, age 56, of Waltreak near Danville died October 30, 2001 in Little Rock. She was the wife of Charles Mitchell.
Services will be Thursday, October 30, at 10:00 at the Roller Funeral Home on Chenal in Little Rock. Graveside services will be at Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville on Thursday at 2:00. Complete obituary will be in next week's paper. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 31, 2001)
Dorothy Louise Jones Mitchell, age 56, of Little Rock died Monday, October 29, 2001. Born in Gillett, Arkansas, she was an accountant and a member of Waltreak United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband of seventeen years, Charles D. Mitchell; sons, Wesley Phillips of Vilonia and Matthew Mitchell of Dardanelles daughters, Belinda McEuen of North Little Rock and Amanda Craig of Dardanelles her mother, Twyla Marie Taff of Little Rock; brothers, Glen Eugene Jones of Fordyce, Dale Jones and Ralph Jones both of Little Rock; sisters, Glenda McPeak and Beverley Kinley both of Little Rock and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service was Thursday, November 1, 2001 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel (224-8300) with Rev. David Hawkins officiating. Graveside service was at 2:00 p. m. at Ladd Cemetery in Danville. Viewing was from 12:00 noon to 9:00 p. m. Wednesday at the funeral home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 7, 2001)
Douglas Wayne Mitchell age 55 passed away Thursday, July 5, 2012 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. He was born July 5, 1957 in Danville, AR. to Leo Doug & Erma June English Mitchell.
He was a preceded in death by his father.
Survivors include his children Mechelle & Mike Robertson of Enterprise, Alabama; Amanda & Vjay Kanagasabai of Arlington, TX; Clay & Nikki Mitchell of Dardanelle, AR; mother, June Mitchell of Danville; brothers, Larry Mitchell of Danville; Bill Mitchell of Centerville; sister, Nancy Ryan of Dallas, TX; and 9 grandchildren.
Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday July 8, at the Danville Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 11, 2012)
Eddie "Mon" Mitchell, age 41, of Russellville, AR died Friday, January 17, 1997 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Russellville. He was a native of Russellville and was a son of Helen Jackson Mitchell of Russellville and the late Eddie Lee Mitchell. He was a draftsman, and had been employed at nuclear power plants in Russellville and South Carolina, and had most recently been with the Waterford Nuclear Power Plant in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was a member of the Kidney Foundation in Russellville and attended New Prospect Baptist Church.
Other than his mother, he is survived by his wife, Christie Mitchell; two daughters, Nisheka Spencer of New Orleans and Carmela Ross of Glendale, AZ; three brothers, Ernest Jackson of Little Rock and Otis Ray Mitchell and Otis Johnson both of West Monroe, LA; three sisters, Glenda Ross of Russellville, Kim Moody of Alton, IL and Bertie ? Remainder of obituary missing (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 22, 1997)
Mrs. Eilah Bost Mitchell, age 93, of Little Rock, a native of Atkins, died September 12, 1980. She was the widow of William W. Mitchell and the daughter of the late J. A. and Frances Carrell Bost. She was a graduate of the old Galloway College at Searcy and was a Methodist.
Survivors include a niece, Mrs. John P. Cowgar of Dardanelle, and a nephew, Dr. James W. Bost of Tulsa, Okla.
Graveside service was Saturday afternoon at Atkins Cemetery by the Rev. Jerry Nichols. Memorials may be made to the Atkins United Methodist Church building fund. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 9/14/1980)
Erma "June" Mitchell, age 90, of Danville passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017, at Mitchell's Nursing Home. She was born June 9, 1926, in Plainview, Arkansas to the late Odell & Claudia Compton English. Foremost she was mother and homemaker to her husband and kids. June and her late husband Doug owned and operated Mitchell's Feed Store.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Doug Mitchell; sons, Larry Mitchell, Douglas "Dougie" Mitchell; brother, Kenneth English; grandson, Billy Mitchell.
Survivors include her son, Bill Mitchell of Danville; daughter, Nancy & husband, Richard Ryan of Azle, TX; sister, Oleta Baskin; brother, George English both of Casa; grandchildren, Mike Mitchell, Charlsey Mitchell, Mechelle Robertson; Amanda Mitchell; Clay Mitchell; Mitchell, Dillon, Madison, and Willa Ryan; and numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.
Graveside service was held at 10 am Friday, May 26, 2017, at Earl Ladd Cemetery with Bro. Clayton Sheets officiating. 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 May 31, 2017)
Hoover Mitchell, age 81, of Danville, died Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at Mitchell Nursing Home in Danville.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Waltreak Methodist Church with interment at Earl Ladd Cemetery. Full obituary in next week's issue. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 13, 2010)
Hoover Mitchell, age 81 of Waltreak, died Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at Mitchell Nursing Home. He was born September 11, 1928 in Waltreak, Arkansas to the late Arthur "Poss" and Agnes "Pet" Wrather Mitchell. He was an Army Veteran, a member of the Waltreak Methodist Church and Yell County Farm Bureau.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, James Drexel and Hays Mitchell.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Imogene Mitchell; sons, Ritchie Kent "Pepper" Mitchell of Waldron, Jim Mitchell of Waltreak; daughter, Karen Eaglebull of Lewisville, TX; brothers, Boss Mitchell of Danville, Paul Mitchell and Cooledge "Cap" Mitchell of Lake Charles, LA; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was Friday, January 15, 2010 at Waltreak Methodist Church with Larry Pat Millard and Dennis Horn officiating. Burial was at Earl Ladd Cemetery. Pallbearers were Carlos Mitchell, James Mitchell, Billy Minnie, Jimmy Woodall, Gary Pickens and David Laster. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Art Isely, Lewis Horn, Lonnie Apple, Pat Millard and Virgil Wilkins. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, Arkansas. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 20, 2010)
Word that Lieutenant James Lee Mitchell, R.C. A.F., of the Montreal Ferrying Command was lost last week while flying a bomber to England was received yesterday by his mother, Mrs. Mattie G. Mitchell of Nanoleon St. Playadel Rey. Mitchell, 34, enlisted in the R.CA.F. about a year and three months ago, going in as an instructor. He aided in the establishment of the Training School at Rivers, Manitola. About four months ago, upon his request, he was transferred to the Montreal Ferrying Command as a flight commander. Flight Lieutenant James L. Mitchell was born at Waltreak, son of the late Sambo Mitchell and Mrs. Mitchell, went to school at Danville, from here went to Los Angeles and to Montreal. He is a nephew of Clem Mitchell and Alf Kennon and has other relatives here. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 1942)
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