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E. L. Doc Oglesbee, age 80 of Gravelly, died Thursday, June 21, 1990 at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville. He was a native of Gravelly, son of the late Uriah and Effie Blaylock Oglesbee, a member and a deacon of the Mulberry Free Will Baptist Church, a Mason and a member of the William J. Parks 376 Masonic Lodge. He married Hester May Copeland October, 12, 1929. He was a retired employee of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Hester May Copeland Oglesbee; a son, Bob Roy Oglesbee of Little Rock; two daughters, Mrs. Glenna Jean Goodson of Oklahoma City, OK and Mrs. Kathy Dell Minnie of Gravelly; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were, Saturday at the Mulberry Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Pat Millard and Rev. George Latham officiating, Burial was in Parks Cemetery near Gravelly. Services were by Cornwell Funeral Service of Danville. Graveside Masonic services were held. Pallbearers were Joe Pickens, Jim Roberson, Twain Willis, Lloyd Millwood, Odis Hunt and Jerry McCafferty. Honorary pallbearers were Loyd Douthit, Jess Kitchens and 11 Masons. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 6/27/1990)
Hester May Oglesbee, age 89, of Gravelly, AR passed away Tuesday, November 5, 1996 at Stella Manor Nursing Home in Russellville. She was born in Sims, AR January 21, 1907, daughter of the late Johnny J. and Mary Ann Elizabeth Brewer Copeland. She was a mother and homemaker, charter member of the Mulberry Free Will Baptist Church at Gravelly and a member of the Eastern Star Chapter 580.
She was preceded in death by her husband, E. L. "Doc" Oglesbee and a son, Bob Roy Oglesbee.
Survivors include: two daughters, Glenna Goodson of Oklahoma City, OK and Kathy Minnie of Gravelly, AR; a daughter-in-law, Maxine Oglesbee of Gravelly, AR; one brother, Jeff" Copeland of Washington State; nine grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held November 8, 1996 at the Mulberry Free Will Baptist Church at Gravelly with Rev. Pat Millard and Rev. Lavan Robinson officiating. Burial was in Park Cemetery in Scott County. Pallbearers were her grandsons and great-grandson. Arrangements by Cornwall Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 11/20/1966)
Mr. George Washington Oglesby, age 89, of Atkins died Wednesday, December 18, 1974, at a Russellville Nursing home. Born in Scottsville, Mr. Oglesby was a son of the late George and Laura Hale Oglesby. He was a retired farmer and a Baptist.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Myrtie Green Oglesby; 4 daughters, Mrs. Otto Moss and Mrs. Charlestine Ryals both of Atkins, Mrs. Nell Chambers of Pasadena, Texas, and Mrs. Loyd Millwood of Plainview; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 20, at the New Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Thorpe Lee officiating. Interment followed in New Bethel Cemetery. Active casket bearers were Mr. Oglesby's grandsons. Services were in care of the Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Post-Dispatch, Dardanelle, Arkansas: 12/23/1974)
Nicholas Jackson Oglesby, 88, of Dardanelle died January 12 in a Danville hospital. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Arah McCarty Oglesby; four daughters, Mrs. Lola Domerese of Havana, Mrs. Vira Chappel of California, Mrs. Lavoy Petillo of Dardanelle and Mrs. Jackie Cox of Alma; one brother, George Oglesby of Atkins; nine grandchildren and three great-grand children.
Funeral services were January 14 at the Dardanelle Assembly of God Church and burial was in the new Bethel cemetery with Cornwell Funeral Service in charge. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 1966)
Burney (Buddy) Harold Olinghouse, 59, of Fayetteville, passed away July 10, 2007 at Washington Regional Medical Center. He was born April 30, 1948 in Little Rock, the son of Burney Olinghouse and Georgia Follendore Olinghouse. Graduated from Little Rock Central High School and the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. He was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Following college he was on the Collegiate Staff of University Baptist Church. He later worked for Arkansas Best Freight. He had a love for gardening and the outdoors and turned that love into a successful landscaping business, "Landscapes and Lawns" He was a member of University Baptist Church of Fayetteville.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Follendore of Belleville, and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Olinghouse of Lonoke, and his father.
Survivors include his mother, Georgia Olinghouse and his sister, Sharon Thomas and her husband, Dennis of Little Rock, and his niece, Angela Harris of Little Rock and many loving friends and relatives.
Home-Going Services was held Friday, July 13, 2007 at University Baptist Church in Fayetteville with Dr. H. D. McCarty and Rev. Randy Gardner officiating. Burial was at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville. Arrangements were under the direction of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory of Fayetteville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 18, 2007)
Georgia Olinghouse, 92 of Little Rock, AR died Monday, December 16, 2013. She was born November 16, 1921 in Belleville, AR the daughter of E.G. Follendore and Mary Ellen White Follendore. She graduated from Belleville High School and the Arkansas School of Nursing. She was a member of Upper Spring Baptist Church in Belleville, AR.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Burney H. Oling- house and a son. Buddy H. Olinghouse.
Survivors include her daughter, Sharon K. Thomas, and a grand daughter, Angela L. Harris.
A memorial service will be held 1:00 PM, Thursday, December 19, 2013 at the Chapel of Nelson-Bema Funeral Home in Fayetteville, AR. The family requests that memorials in her name be sent to The Arkansas Arthritis Foundation, 10 Corporate Hill Dr #340, Little Rock, AR 72205. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.nelsonberna.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 18, 2013)
Verna Olive, age 98, of Dardanelle, AR died Wednesday November 5, 2003 at Dardanelle Hospital in Dardanelle, AR. She was the daughter of Jim and Martha Stout Tippit, born December 15, 1904 in Yell County, AR. She was a homemaker and a member of the Missionary Baptist Church in Dardanelle.
She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers; two sisters and two husbands.
She is survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Graveside service was November 7 at Rankin Cemetery in Russellville with Rev. Thomas McElmurry officiating. Arrangements by Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 12, 2003)
Betty Ferguson Oliver of North Little Rock, 79, passed peacefully to her heavenly home on April 9, 2016. A native of Bluffton, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Lester Bland Ferguson and Dora Charlotte Carpenter Ferguson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her twin brother Billy Ferguson, her sister Mary Ferguson Carroll, her brother S.A. Ferguson, and her nephew Kerry Ferguson.
She is survived by Robert (Bob) Oliver, her husband of almost 53 years; her nieces and nephews: Mary Catherine Evans (Stan) of Little Rock, Dr. Kimberly Garner of Maumelle, Greg Ferguson of Pine Bluff, Kevin Ferguson of Danville, and Karen Bruton (Ronald) of Mountain Home; and by grandnieces and grandnephews: Stacey Alonso-Marin, Kelley Garner, Stephaney Wallace, Eric Bruton, Sarah Bruton, Taylor Melton, Adam Bruton, Rachel Bruton, Kole Ferguson, Kerra Ferguson, Kannon Ferguson, and several extended family members. Having served for more than 57 years, she was the longest tenured employee in the entire University of Arkansas system. She served as president of the Arkansas Association of the Home Demonstration Agents and was the vice president of the national association. Her housing work in Lonoke Country earned her national recognition. She has been honored with the Arkansas Home Economic Outstanding Educator Award, the Sister Pierre Vorster Award for Outstanding Volunteer, and as a 2004 inductee into the Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame. Betty served as staff chair for the University of Arkansas Co-operative Extension's Pulaski County program from 1969- 2001. After her twin's death, she and Bob established a Robert and Betty Oliver Twins' Scholarship at Ouachita Baptist University where she currently and previously has served on the Board of Trustees. A graduate of Fourche Valley High School, she found her life- long passion for home economics while securing her undergraduate degree at Ouachita. She went on to earn her master's degree through the University of Arkansas. In the fall of 2015, Betty was the honoree at Stepping Up for Ouachita, an annual event which has raised more than $350,000 in scholarships for women since its inception. Assisting young people in obtaining education has been of paramount importance for Betty. She was honored to help young people reach their goals, especially through a faith-based college education. A service celebrating her life will be held on Tuesday, April 12, at 10 a.m. at Little Rock's First Baptist Church.
A graveside service will follow that afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the BIuffton Cemetery in Bluffton. Memorials may be made to Little Rock's First Baptist Church, Ouachita Baptist University, University of Arkansas or the charity of your choice. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 13, 2016)
Dovie Oliver, 91, of Dardanelle, formerly a resident of Wildflower Retirement Residence in Russellville, died Saturday, November 26, 2005 at Russellville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born November 22, 1914 in the Pleasant Home Community to Murd and Mamie Womack Riddle. She married A.T. Oliver on July 8, 1933 at Murfreesboro. He ministered at numerous Church of Christ Churches including Danville from 1979 to 1990. She was currently a member of the West Side Church of Christ in Russellville.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband a son, T.L. Oliver; a daughter, Patsy Leavell and a sister, Naomi Erickson.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Jay and Suzanne Oliver of Tyler, TX, Bill and Renda Oliver of Springfield, MO, Mike and Linda Oliver of Russellville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Annette and Alvis Eastwood of DeQueen and Margaret and Thomas Derryberry of Hazen; 14 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and a great-great grandson.
Graveside service was Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at Pleasant Home Cemetery near Murfreesboro by Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to East Texas Christian Academy, 1797 Shiloh Road, Tyler, Texas 75703 or the Ezell-Harding Christian Academy, Antioch, TN, or Camp Caudle Christian Camp, P.O. Box 1084, Russellville, AR 79801 (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 30, 2005)
Robert Denton Oliver, 81, of North Little Rock passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016. He was born October 7, 1934 in Scott County, Arkansas to Henry and Anna Eliza Denton Oliver. He played football and was a graduate of Waldron High School; was in the Army Reserves, and a graduate of the University of Arkansas with a Master's in Business. Robert retired from IBM and was a member of First Baptist Church in Little Rock and sang in the choir.
He is survived by his nieces and nephews: Mary Catherine Evans (Stan) of Little Rock, Dr. Kimberly Garner of Maumelle, Greg Ferguson of Pine Bluff, Kevin Ferguson of Danville, and Karen Bruton (Ronald) of Mountain Home; and by grandnieces and grandnepnews: Stacey Alonso-Marin, Kelley Garner, Stephaney Wallace, Eric Bruton, Sarah Bruton, Taylor Melton, Adam Bruton, Rachel Bruton, Kole Ferguson, Kerra Ferguson, Kannon Ferguson, and several extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty Ferguson Oliver and brothers, Kenneth and Henry Oliver.
A visitation was held from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Friday, June 24th at Little Rock First Baptist Church followed by a funeral service at 11:30 a.m. at the church. Burial will be 3:30 p.m., Friday at Bluffton Cemetery in Bluffton, Arkansas. Arrangements by Smith. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 29, 2016)
HOOKER, OK -- WINNIE D. OLIVER, 77, long time Hooker resident, died at Deaconess Hospital in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, August 13, 1991, following a lengthy illness. She was born to Mac and Deliaha Mott August 26, 1913 in Yell County, AR. She married Lloyd E. Oliver September 18, 1933 at Ft. Smith, AR. They moved to Hooker in 1948 and made it their home since. She was a housewife/homemaker and was a cook for the Hooker Public Schools for a number of years. She was a member of the Hooker First Baptist Church and Baptist Women's Club.
She was preceded in death by her parents, 1 brother and 2 sisters.
Survivors include her husband, Lloyd of the home; a son, Loyd Lee of Oklahoma City: a daughter, Mrs. Glen (Peggy) Collins of Pawnee, OK.: 9 grandchildren, Karen Rich, Terry Oliver, Linda Randall, Debbie Turner, James Oliver, Barbara Martin, Doug Pauls, Brenda Wheeler, and Steve Collins; 12 great grandchildren and 1 sister.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 17, at 10:00 a.m. at the Hooker First Baptist Church with Rev. Tom Lee officiating. Interment will be in the Hooker Cemetery, under the direction of Roberts Brothers Funeral Home of Hooker. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,The Daily Oklahoman Newspaper, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Obituary was published on August 17, 1991)
Betty Ann Olson, 73, of Russellville, AR died Thursday, October 21, 2004, at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was born May 25, 1931, at Clearwater, NE to Lloyd and Iva Delle Dean Patras. She retired in 1998 from Dardanelle Elementary School where she taught for several years. She was a member of the Dardanelle Garden Club and the Christian Missionary Alliance Church. She enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening.
She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sons, John Michael Olson and an infant son; a sister, Wanda Menke; and her father-in-law, the Rev. Milford Olson.
Survivors include her husband, Stanley Olson of Russellville; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Thomas L. and Jana Olson and Roger L. Olson all of Russellville; 3 brothers, Ralph and Bill Patras both of Plainview, NE and Robert Patras of Plasentia, CA; a sister, Loydell Swan of Plainview, NE; a grandson, John Michael Olson of Russellville; and other relatives and friends.
Funeral was Monday, October 25, 2004, at First Free Will Baptist Church at Russellville, officiated by the Rev. Kevin Riggs. Burial will was in Oakland Cemetery at Russellville under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. Active pallbearers were Lyle Greenfield, Steve Olson, David Olson, Kenneth Olson, Robert Patras, Billy Patras, Dan Hoffman, and James Swan. Honorary pallbearers were Matthew Olson, Wayne Poore, Tracy Olson, Donnie Olson, Kent Patras, Orland Olson, Mark Menke, and Vance Jones. Memorials may be made to the First Free Will Baptist Church Mission Fund; 1103 East L Street; Russellville, Arkansas 72801. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 27, 2004)
"Doc" Carroll D. Olson passed away March 3, 2015, at the age of 83. Carroll was born April 8, 1931 at the family farm in Edmond, Oklahoma, to Arthur W. and Lena (Vessadini) Olson. Shortly after graduating from Arcadia High School, Carroll joined the National Guard, 45th Division. His unit was mobilized in 1950, serving in Korea and Japan. After his military discharge, he began veterinary school at Oklahoma A&M (now OSU). He received his doctorate of veterinary medicine degree in 1957. After a short practice in Tulsa, he began working in poultry inspection, first in Minnesota, then in Danville, Arkansas. Dr. Olson began working for Joe Ray Poultry in 1961, the first on-site veterinarian with a poultry company. After a short time as a state veterinarian at Oaklawn Race track, he returned to poultry inspection and the Danville area. He retired in 1992, with over 30 years serving the USDA. He was active in area Jaycee, Lions Club, and Ruritan. Dr. Olson was instrumental in providing the softball complex for area youth. He was very proud of the young baseball players and often sponsored teams. He spoke often of the championship team of 1989. Retirement brought many new opportunities, often using his trademark "Azygous" in the name. Dr. Olson grew hydroponic tomatoes, row crops, poultry, and cattle. He was president of the Catfish Farmers of Arkansas. He built a new home using residential steel components. He began a travel agency, which he thoroughly enjoyed, becoming an expert on the tourist venues of Australia, which he visited numerous times. Even as arthritis began to curtail his activities, he maintained his large gardens and fish pond. Dr.
Olson was preceded in death by his parents, brother Dr. Arthur L. Olson, sister Dr. Anita C. Olson, and one niece Janet Marie Dennis.
Carroll is survived by older sister Mary M. Bloomer, and younger sister Donna C. Suenram and husband Charles, all of Edmond, Oklahoma. Nieces Christina Kiser (Dean), Joy Self (Jack), and Cindy Roof (Dewey) and one nephew Chris Suenram (Cindy) also survive him. The family is appreciative of the many friends who provided assistance, care, and friendship to Carroll during his last illness.
A memorial service for Dr. Olson was held at the Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Danville on Monday, March 9 at 10:00. Burial was at 100F Cemetery of Arcadia, Oklahoma. Visitation was 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at Cornwell Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the Ruritan Youth Scholarship Fund, PO Box 25 Havana, AR. 72842 one of Doc's special interests. 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 11, 2015)
Greg Olson, age 42 of Danville, died March 15, 2004 at his home. He was born November 4, 1961, to Raymond Olson of Pry or, OK and Winona Faye Phillips of New Blaine, AR. He was an employee of Chamberlyne Golf Course.
He is preceded in death by one brother, James Michael Olson of Aurora, Nebraska; grandparents, Ashley and Opal Phillips of Harkeys Valley.
Survivors include two daughters, Ashley Nicole and Traci Dawn Olson of the home; five brothers and sisters-in-law, Jackie and Sheila Olson of Dardanelle, Calvin and Dianne Olson of Caddo Mills, TX, Larry and Chris Olson of Germany, Jeff Olson of Irving, TX, and Walter Olson of Pryor, OK; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Brenda Miller of Dardanelle and Teresa and Lonnie Dickens of Centerville; several nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends.
Services were Friday, at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel, Dardanelle, with Rev. Charlie Bird officiating. Burial was in the old Methodist Cemetery at Chickalah. Pallbearers were Mark Maughn, Heath Tate, Able Montiel, Larry Klober, Randy Klober and Jerry Lynn Carter. Honorary pallbearers were co-workers and associates of Chamberlyne Golf Course. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 24, 2004)
Winona Faye "Phillips" Olson, age 83, of Dardanelle died Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at Dardanelle Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born October 3, 1930 at the Ranger Community to the late Ashley and Iva Opal Applegate Phillips.
She was preceded in death by husband, Raymond Olson; three sons, James Michael Olson, Jeff Olson, Greg Olson; one daughter, Brenda Miller; two brothers, Jack Phillips, Paul Phillips; three sisters, Gracie Mae McCoy, Ina Lou Phillips, Martha Heck.
Survivors include three sons, two sisters, grandchildren; great grandchildren; great great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services was held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, October 7, 2013 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Shane Chancellor officiating. Burial was in the Old Methodist Cemetery. Visitation was held Sunday, 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. at the chapel. 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 Oct 9, 2013)
Winona Faye "Phillips" Olson age 83 of Dardanelle died Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at Dardanelle Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born October 3, 1930 at the Ranger Community to the late Ashley and Iva Opal Applegate Phillips. She attended the Robinson Point First Assembly of God Church, loved to visit and helped all who came to her with their problems. Most of all she loved spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raymond Olson; three sons, James Michael Olson, Jeff Olson, Greg Olson; one daughter, Brenda Miller; two brothers, Jack Phillips, Paul Phillips; three sisters, Gracie Mae McCoy, Ina Lou Phillips, Martha Heck.
Survivors include three sons, Jackie Olson and wife Sheila of Dardanelle, Larry Olson and wife Chris of Bing Germany, Calvin Olson and wife Diane of Caddo Mills, TX; one daughter, Teresa Dickens and husband Lonnie of Centerville; three brothers, Randy Phillips of New Blaine, James Herman Phillips of Arkansas, Gilbert Phillips and wife Sandy of Mountain Home; two sisters, Wilma Jean Vergitt of Crete, NE, Donna Phillips of Mena; fifteen grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, October 7, 2013 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Shane Chancellor officiating. Burial will be in the Old Methodist Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday, 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. at the chapel. Pallbearers will be Drew Olson, Michael Norris, Justin Newman, Jonathan Wilcox, Randy Klober, Larry Klober. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jerry Lynn Carter, Randy Lynn Phillips II, Eddie Wilcox. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,pub. Oct 2013, On-Line at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com)
John Melton Oneal, 89, of Tecumseh, Okla. died Thursday, August 2, in a Shawnee, Oklahoma hospital following a three month illness. Mr. Oneal, a retired farmer, was born November 18, 1872, in Yell County. He moved to Tecumseh in 1892 from Havana. In 1911 he moved to Cromwell, Okla. then moved back to Tecumseh in 1924.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nellie Oneal; a daughter Mrs. Alice Daniels; three sons, Tom, Julius and Jeff, all of Tecumseh; 17 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 9, 1962)
Nora White Oppenheim, age 94 of Russellville, died Tuesday, May 28, 2002 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was born on May 8, 1908, in Silex. She was the daughter of Dr. William and Isabelle Fisher.
She was preceded in death by three husbands, Bunk Pierce, Evan White and David Oppenheim; a son, Onus White; and four daughters, Murl McBroom, Juanita Rich, Sammie Jean Cone and Vivan Vanosdoll; two brothers, Lewis Fisher and William Fisher. She was a Baptist.
Survivors include three daughters, Ramona Chase of Sacramento, Calif., Mary Henderson of Plainview and Delphia Martin of Virginia Beach, Va.; two sons, Evan White of Pasadena, Texas, and J. D. White of Dardanelle; 35 grandchildren; and over 100 great and great-great grandchildren.
Graveside funeral service and burial was Saturday at the Pisgah Cemetery in Pottsville, with the Rev. Joe Yates officiating. Pallbearers were grandsons. Honorary pallbearers were Denny Hale, Joe Sass, Tommy Roberts and Will Roberts. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 12, 2002)
Jewel E. Opseth, age 87 of Dardanelle, died Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at Dardanelle Nursing Home. She was born December 8, 1920 at Fort Worth, TX to the late W. C. and Estelle Penn Gentry.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 66 years, Reuben B. Opseth; half brothers, Albert, Charles and Kenneth Stogdell; and half sister, Margaret Fitzpatrick.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Wilma Opseth of Fairfield Bay; daughter and son-in-law, LaDonna and Edward Hesselscherdt of Midland, TX; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; numerous other family and friends.
Graveside services were held Monday, February 4, 2008 at Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle with Bruce Flanders officiating. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall, 515 Rock Street, Dardanelle, AR 72834. Arrangements made by Corn-well Funeral Home, Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 6, 2008)
Dennis Lealon Orman, age 67, of Danville, AR. former resident of Ponchatoula, LA, passed away Friday, June 24, 2016, at his home.
Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Susan Orman; daughter, Nicole Orman; son, Lealon Orman, both of Baton Rouge, LA; brother, Donald Nelson of Doe Run, MO; granddaughters, Ajanae Jones, Brooklynn Orman, Ashlyn Orman and Bella Orman; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 am Monday June 27, 2016, at Waltreak Methodist Church with Rev. Pat Millard officiating. Visitation was 9:00 to 10:30 am before the service at the church. In Lieu of flowers, family requests memorials be made to The M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville and River Valley Crematory Dardanelle. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 29, 2016)
Bertha Faye Bratton Ornsbey, age 90, of Rover, AR died, Sunday, October 16, 1994 at her home. She was a housewife and member of the Rover Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late M. F. and Elizabeth Fowler Bratton.
She was the widow of Fred Ornsbey and was preceded in death by a son, Johnny Eugene Ornsbey and a daughter, Eva Mae Dickens.
Survived by two sons, Riley Fred and Bobby Ray Ornsbey both of Rover; four daughters, Ima Jean Blankenship and Bonnie Jean Stone, both of Rover, Ruby J. Phillips of El Dorado, AR and Martha J. Paine of Russellville; one brother, Johnny Bratton of Stigler, OK; two sisters, Eva Bledsoe of Mesa, AZ and Lucille Black of Pecola, OK; 19 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.
Services will be today, Wednesday, October 19 at 2 p. m. at the Rover Baptist Church with Rev. Monroe Hunt officiating. Burial will be at the Hunt's Chapel Cemetery in Rover. Pallbearers will be grandsons David and Frederick Ornsbey, Leon and Robert Blankenship, Doug Dickens and Bennie Stone. Honorary remaining grandsons and great-grandsons. Memorials may be made to the Rover Baptist Church. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 10/19/1994)
In Loving Memory Of Bertha Faye Ornsbey November 6, 1903 to Oct. 16, 1995
Loving and kind in all her ways, Upright and just to the end of her days; Sincere and true in her heart and mind, A beautiful memory she left behind. She had a nature you could not help loving. Aheart that was purer than gold; And to those who knew her and loved her, Her memory will never grow cold.
Forever Loved And Missed By Family Friends (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 10/16/1994)
Bobby "Bob" Ray Ornsbey, age 59, of Rover, AR died Monday, September 24, 2001 at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock, AR. He was born June 26, 1942 in Briggsville, AR to the late Fred and Bertha Faye Bratton Ornsbey. He was a logger and a member of the Rover Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Ornsbey Brown; sister, Eva Mae Dickens and a brother, Johnny Eugene Ornsbey.
Survivors include, a son and daughter-in-law, Fred Tammie Ornsbey of Rover; two daughters and son-in-law, Teresa Raines of Springfield, MO and Tina & Brad Lanman of New Blaine, AR; a brother, Riley Fred Ornsbey of Rover; four sisters, Imajean Blankenship, Bonnie Jean Stone both of Rover, AR, Ruby Janet Phillips of El Dorado and Martha Jane Paine of Russellville and nine grandchildren.
Services were September 28, 2001 at the Rover Baptist Church with Rev. Elvin McDill, Rev. Wilma Whorton and Rev. Barbara Ritter officiating. Interment was in Hunts Chapel Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. Pallbearers were Troy Reed, Ronnie Crawford, Sonny Lofland, Gary Roberson, Don Anderson and Dean Smith. Honorary were John Blankenship, Junior Morrison, Bill Frost and residents of Parkview Manor. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 3, 2001)
Bobby Bob" Ray Ornsbey, age 59, or Rover, AR died Monday, September 24, 2001 at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock, AR.
Services will be held Friday, September 28, 2001 at the Rover Baptist Church with burial in Hunts Chapel Cemetery in Rover. Complete obituary next week. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 26, 2001)
Cathy Ornsbey, age 41, of Rover, died Friday, January 2, 2009, at UAMS in Little Rock. She was born November 26, 1967, in Danville to Riley and Bobbie Jo Nichols Ornsbey. She was a member of the Rover Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her brother, James David Ornsbey.
Survivors include her parents; brother, Robert Ornsbey of Rover; sister and brother-in-law, Becky and Jeff Foster of Danville; sister, Sandra Ornsbey of Rover; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles; and a host of family and friends.
Services were Monday, January 5, at Rover Baptist Church. Interment was at Hunts Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 7, 2009)
Fred Ornsbey, age 75 of Rover died Thursday in a Little Rock hospital. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Rover Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bertha Ornsbey of the home; three sons, George Ornsbey of New Burg, Mo., Riley Ornsbey and Bobby Ornsbey of Rover; five daughters, Mrs. Ima Jean Blankenship and Mrs. Bonnie Stone, both of Rover, Mrs. Ruby Phillips of El Dorado, Mrs. Martha Paine of Russellville and Mrs. Eva Dickens of Danville; one brother, Charlie Ornsbey Winchester; 23 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were Friday at 2 p.m. at the Rover BAPTIST Church with Rev. Leon Slape and Rev. Doyle Young officiating. Interment was in the Rover Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 9/4/1975)
In Memory Of Fred Ornsbey
Born April 26, 1900
Died August 26, 1975
Services 2 P. M. Friday August 29, 1975, Rover Baptist Church
Ministers Rev. Leon Slape, Rev. Doyle Young
Interment Rover Cemetery, Rover, Arkansas (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 6/26/1975)
James David Chopper Ornsbey, age 41 of Rover, died Saturday, July 6, 2002 after a automobile accident on Hwy 27 South of Rover. He was a driver for Wayne Farms Feed Mill in Danville, a member of the Bass Fishing League, The Po Boys Bass Club, and he was the 2001 Winner of the Arkansas Democrat Gazette Big Bass Classic.
Survivors include his parents, Riley and Bobbie Jo Nichols Ornsbey of Rover, AR; a son, Matthew Ornsbey of Danville; a brother, Robert Ornsbey of Rover; three sisters, Becky Foster of Danville, Cathy Ornsbey and Sandra Ornsbey, both of Rover.
Funeral services were Monday, 2:00 p. m. at Rover Baptist Church with Reverend Elvin McDill officiating. Burial was in Hunt's Chapel Cemetery in Rover. Active and Honorary pallbearers were Wayne Farms Feed Mill employees. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 10, 2002)
Riley Ornsbey, age 73, of Rover died Saturday, April 6 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. He was born December 18, 1939 in Briggsville to the late Fred and Bertha Bratton Ornsbey. He was a logger, hunter and an avid fisherman. He attended the 1st Baptist Church in Rover.
He was preceded in death by his parents, children, James David Ornsbey, Cathy Ornsbey, brothers, Bobby Ray Ornsbey and Johnny Eugene Ornsbey, sister, Eva Mae Dickens, half brother, George Ornsbey.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Bobbie Nichols Ornsbey, children, Robert Ornsbey of Rover; Becky Foster of Danville; Sandy Ornsbey of Rover; sisters, Ima Jean Blankenship and Bonnie Jean Stone both of Rover; Ruby Janet Phillips of El Dorado; Martha Jane Paine of Russellville; grandchildren, Matthew, Regina, Ashley, Kimmi and Toby, great-grandchildren, Nate and Mia.
Service was April 9 at the First Baptist Church in Rover with Brother Monroe Hunt officiating. Burial was in Hunts Chapel Cemetery in Rover. Pallbearers were Arlin Blaylock, Gary Roberson, Gary Morrison, Jason Henry, Michael Stone and Rita Emery. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Online guestbook and condolence are at www. cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 10, 2013)
Riley Ornsbey, age 73, of Rover died Saturday, April 6 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. He was born December 18, 1939 in Briggsville to the late Fred and Bertha Bratton Ornsbey. He was a logger, hunter and an avid fisherman. He attended the 1st Baptist Church in Rover.
He was preceded in death by his parents, children, James David Ornsbey, Cathy Ornsbey, brothers, Bobby Ray Ornsbey and Johnny Eugene Ornsbey, sister, Eva Mae Dickens, half brother, George Ornsbey.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Bobbie Nichols Ornsbey, children, Robert Ornsbey of Rover; Becky Foster of Danville; Sandy Ornsbey of Rover; sisters, Ima Jean Blankenship and Bonnie Jean Stone both of Rover; Ruby Janet Phillips of El Dorado; Martha Jane Paine of Russellville; grandchildren, Matthew, Regina, Ashley, Kimmi and Toby, great-grandchildren, Nate and Mia.
Service was April 9 at the First Baptist Church in Rover with Brother Monroe Hunt officiating. Burial was in Hunts Chapel Cemetery in Rover. Pallbearers were Arlin Blaylock, Gary Roberson, Gary Morrison, Jason Henry, Michael Stone and Rita Emery. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Online guestbook and condolence are at www. cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 10, 2013)
DARDANELLE - Lucia Rozie Orr, 84, of Dardanelle died Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home. She was born August 11, 1930, at Omaha, Neb., to the late Elenterio and Maria Martinez Ochoa. She was a one of Jehovah's Witnesses and she attended the Kingdom Hall in Dardanelle. Her foremost love was telling people about Jehovah and his future promises for mankind. She also loved crocheting, sewing and flowers.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Lester Allen Orr; one daughter, Victoria June Orr; two granddaughters, Rebecka Dawn Orr and Ashley Marie Orr; one son-in-law, James Ray Moore; three brothers, Tim Ochoa, Massey Ochoa and Robert Anthony; and one sister, Elvira Ypina.
Survivors include eight children, Terry Lee Orr and wife Denise of Iowa, Glenn Leroy Orr and Michele Otte of Iowa, Lisa Lorea Jacome and husband Saul of Texas, June Marie Bewley and husband John of Dardanelle, James Arnold Orr and wife Nancy of Ratcliff, Rose Lucia Moore of Dardanelle, Robert Allen Orr of Florida and Darrell Dean Orr of Paris; one brother, Vern Armstrong of Arizona; three sisters, Mary Goben of Nebraska, Marcella Sargent of Nebraska and Lorena Augilar of Arizona; 25 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and many other relatives and friends.
The family will conduct a memorial service at 1 p.m., Saturday, January 17, 2015, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Dardanelle. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,The Courier Newspaper, Russellville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on January 14, 2015)
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