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Carl Woodrow Page, 72, died Wednesday, September 25, in a Ft. Smith hospital. He is from Gravelly, Ark. and had been a Coal Miner.
Funeral services were Friday at the Gravelly United Methodist Church and burial at the Parks Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Icie; two sons, George Page and Bob Caviness of Fort Smith, Ark.; three sisters, Faye Gragg of Coal Hill, Ark., Lois Page of Waco, Texas, and Anita Ross of Branch, Ark.; two brothers, Clyde Page of Van Buren and Edward Page of Waco, Texas; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Arrangements were made by the Rice-Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Ark. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,The Advance Reporter Newspaper, Waldron, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sept 1985)
Icie Marie Caviness Page, 76, of Gravelly, Arkansas died Sunday in her home. She was a homemaker and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church.
Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Gravelly United Methodist Church with burial at Parks Cemetery, Nola, Arkansas.
She is survived by her son Bob Caviness of Fort Smith; six sisters, Alma Benefield of Bluffton, AR, Amy Blankenship of Gould, AR, Eunice Hunnicutt of Rock Wall, Texas, Eula Billingsley, and Irene Gray both of Anderson, IND., Geraldean Wynne of Bartlesville, OK; one brother Jane Aron Hunt of Gravelly, AR; and three grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Ken Hunnicutt, Lon Bugg, Randy Hunnicutt, [remainder of obit text unreadable] (The Advance Reporter Newspaper, Waldron, Arkansas, pub. Feb 1987) (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Her obituary was published in Feb 1987, Waldron, Scott County, Arkansas. )
Laura Luella Page, age 77 of Little Rock, went to be with the Lord February 25, 2008. She was a member of Lakeshore Drive Baptist Church and a volunteer at Bale Elementary.
She is survived by her daughter, Luella (Paul) Vines of Pine Bluff; three sons, Leon (Peggy) Page of Columbus, Ohio, Curtis (Wanda) Page of Pueblo, Colorado, and Forrest Page of Texarkana, Texas; eight grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; three sisters and two brothers.
She was preceded in death by the father of her children, Leonard Page; her parents, Curt and Laura Woods; brother, Robert Woods; and one granddaughter.
Memorials may be made to Lakeshore Drive Baptist Church, 21 Lakeshore Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204 or Arkansas Hospice, 5600 West 12th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a. m. Thursday at Lakeshore Drive Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p. m. Wednesday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main, 501-758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 27, 2008)
Leonard Odell Page, born February 1928 in Belleville, AR to Harrison and Winnie Kiersey Page, died April 6, 2007 at Dardanelle, AR. He was raised in the Ranger area, lived in Tulsa in his teenage years, and then moved to western Kansas at about 16. He worked on a farm in Tribune, KS for Mr. C. L. Curtis. He credits Mr. Curtis for having a great influence in molding his life and work ethics. He later farmed in Oklahoma and Colorado. He returned to Belleville in 1973, where he farmed, raised chickens, did mechanic work, and built and worked on airplanes. For several years he and his children traveled, sang and played country music, as the Page Brothers and Luella. He was a member of the Upper Spring Creek Free Will Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Page of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law, Leon and Peggy Page of Ohio; Curtis and Wanda Page, Colorado; Forrest Lynn Page, Arkansas; a daughter and son-in-law, Luella and Paul Vines, Arkansas; the mother of his children, Laura Page, Little Rock; step daughters, Diana Grindstaff, OK and Donna Lofthouse, Washington; three brothers, Russell Lee Page, Texas; Ed and Boyce Page, both of Belleville; two sisters, Ernestine Carter, Maryland and Louise Johnson of Ranger, AR and a special friend, Rosemary Page; six grandchildren, James Wolff, Christina Elder, Laura Kent, Stephanie Summit, Justin Page and Jennifer Page; six step-grandchildren, Christopher Grindstaff, Joshua, Kenneth, Douglas Lofthouse, Misty Gudino and Brian Vines; 10 great-grandchildren, Jake Nicks, Raven Dawson, Kerri Joy Elder, Christopher Elder, Vaughn Caleb Kent, Peyton Grace Kent, James, Jonathan, David and Haleigh Wolff and three step great-grandchildren, Jade ana Coby Lofthouse and Mia Jane Gudino.
Funeral service was April 10 at the Upper Spring Creek Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Dick Falbo officiating. Burial was in the Lower Spring Creek Cemetery in Belleville. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Eddie Knight, Carroll Martin, Kent Dennis, David Daman, Harlon Patton and Don Bland. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 11, 2007)
William Granville Page, age 87, of Belleville died at his home Wednesday, October 17. He had been a merchant at Belleville 30 years. He was Methodist.
He is survived by his wife; four sons, Loyd and Clyde Page of Belleville, Wyatt Page of Tennessee and Edridge Page of Oklahoma; a daughter Mrs. D. E. Ashmore of Oklahoma; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 25, 1951)
Mattie V. Carter Palardy, age 93, a resident of Downey, CA, formerly of Steve, AR, died Thursday, April 1, 1999 at Lakewood Regional Hospital at Lakewood, CA. She was born on March 31, 1906 to William and Nancy Green Crawford.
She is survived by her husband, Fred Palardy of Downey, CA; a daughter, Patricia Talbott of Lee's Summit, MO; several sisters, Bernice Crawford of Blakely, AR, Christine Jefferies and Marie Phillips both of Oklahoma City, OK and Elva Gossage of South Fourche, AR; a brother, Laudell Crawford of Ventura, CA and a granddaughter, Barrie Talbott of Springfield, MO.
Funeral service was held today, Wednesday, April 7th at the Hollis Jesus Name Pentecostal Church officiated by Rev. Glenn Davis. Burial was at the Nooner Cemetery at Steve, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service of Russellville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 7, 1999)
Tom Palko, 73 of Russellville, died unexpectedly due to a heart attack and stroke on Monday, October 11, 2004, while vacationing in Basel, Switzerland with wife, Hilda. Tom was born September 14, 1931, in Donna, in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, as one of ten children of George and Grace Beth Hollen Palko. He held degrees from University of Texas-Pan American, St. Mary's School of Medical Technology, University of Arkansas and University of Mississippi. He retired in 2002 as professor of Allied Health Services and director of the medical technology and medical assisting program after 34 years on the Arkansas Tech University science faculty, and was subsequently appointed professor emeritus. Until his death, he continued to coauthor textbooks with Hilda and under direct the Arkansas Junior Science and Humanities symposium (JSHS), a program to encourage original scientific research by high school students. He directed Arkansas JSHS for twenty-eight years, served two terms on the national advisory board and had multiple national honors. Throughout his career, he touched thousands of students lives. He was also a long-term member and deacon of Central Presbyterian Church in Russellville.
Family was always his first priority. He was married to Hilda for almost 43 years and had three sons Mark and Carl, both of Los Angeles, CA; and James of Ann Arbor, MI. He remained extremely close to his children and the people in his children's lives, particularly Carl's wife, Linda. Other survivors include an unborn first grandchild; three brothers Bob, Dick and John; three sisters, Mary Fromlath, Margaret Thompson and Orfa Akerman; and other relatives and many friends.
Funeral service was, Thursday, October 21, 2004 at Central Presbyterian Church by Rev. Ken Kalvesmaki. Burial followed at Rest Haven Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Central Presbyterian Church Building Fund; or to the Arkansas Tech University Foundation Academic Scholarship Fund. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 27, 2004)
Mrs. Grace Cates Palmer, age 92, of Danville died Sunday, October 7, 1984. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and the Church of Christ.
Survivors include a son, Robert Lee Cates of Kansas City, Mo.; a daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Branch of Huntington Park, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Viola Beck of Bakersfield, Calif.; two grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Tuesday at Danville Church of Christ by Heartsill Woods. Burial will be in Danville City Cemetery by Shinn Funeral Service. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 tonight at Shinn FuneraI Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
John Palmer, age 89, died April 17, 1977 in a Dardanelle hospital. He was a native of Pike County; a resident of Story for the past 13 years and the son of the late Charles and Ellen Hays Palmer. He was a member of the First Delta Church of God at Dumas, a member of Bethlehem Masonic Lodge No. 338, a retired farmer, gin operator and carpenter.
Survivors are five daughters; Mrs. Eva Vines of CA., Mrs. Tina Smith of Story, Mrs. Geneva Alves of CA, Mrs. Johnnie Barnes of New Mexico, Mrs. Mary Carchidi of Conn; three step-sons, Victor Palmer of Houston, TX, John and Paul Hunthrop of Pine Bluff; three step-daughters; Mrs. Linnie Reggan of Pine Bluff, Mrs. Dorothy Sharp of CA, Mrs. Alice Beegle of Watson; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Services were April 21 at Muddy Creek Church of God with the Rev. Marcus Phillips and the Rev. Jodi Anderson officiating. Burial was in Reed Cemetery. Active Pallbearers were Howell McKay, Paul D. Reed, Telt Phillips, John Hunthrop, Ted Beatty and Charles Barnes. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Gene Ring, Dr. James Maupin, Dr. Gary Russell, Dr. Jerome Luker, Dr. Ted Honghiran, Dr. Damon Martin, Dr. James Davis, Rev. Bill Singleton, Rev. John Jones, Jesse Lambert and ministers of the Church of God. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 4/27/77)
Thomas Allen Palmer, age 57, of Gravelly, AR died Wednesday, January 3, 2001 at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock, AR. He was born in Mt. Grove, MO on October 7, 1943 son of the late Charles and Effie Palmer.
He is survived by his wife, Alfrita Palmer; three sons, Thomas Allen Palmer, Jr. Charles Fred Palmer of Arizona and Robert Anthony Power of Lake Dallas, TX; four daughters, Kiara K. Mitchell and Linda K. Goodman of Arizona, Terry Denise Drop of Jacksonville, FL and Cassandra Turner of Gravelly, AR; brother, Everett Palmer of Texas; sister, Paula Munson of New Mexico; several grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
A memorial service was held January 8, 2001 at the Gravelly United Methodist Church with Rev. Norman Chenowith officiating. Burial was in Parks Cemetery in Gravelly, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 10, 2001)
Dennis Gerald Palmertree, age 71, of Danville, passed away Wednesday February 29, 2012 at the Yell County Nursing Home. He was born June 10, 1940 in Poplar Creek, Mississippi to the late Virgil Lee & Amy Jewell Kennedy Palmertree.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Bob & Mervin Palmertree. He always had a story to tell; once he met you, you became part of those stories. His giggle would often make it near in impossible to understand the story, but he would just continue. He is probably sharing stories today with his Mom and Dad and brothers.
Survivors include his children, Ricky & Terri Palmertree of Russellville; George & Kaye Palmertree of Hickman, KY; Virgil & Theresa Palmertree of Waveland. Tina Palmertree of Alexander; brothers Colin Palmertree of MS; Jerry Palmertree of SC; Benny Palmertree of TN; sisters Linda Carol Bryant of GA; Mike & Brenda Nunnelee of MS; 9 grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchiIdren. His ashes will be spread at a later time in Covington, Tennessee.
Cremation 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 Mar 7, 2012)
Retta Ann Panas (Retta Ann Tidwell) passed away Saturday, May 26, 2007. Retta was a native of Danville, AR.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Cynthia Tidwell of Danville; one sister, Betty Pendergraft; and brothers, David and Floyd Tidwell.
Survivors include her husband, Dennis Panas of Stockton, CA; sisters, Ruby Hunt and Helen Welch of Modesto, CA, Ruth Hunt of Santa Barbara, CA, Wanell Kimbrough of Russellville, AR; brother, Joe Tidwell of Danville, AR; also a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral services were May 31, 2007 at St. Basils Greek Orthodox Church in Stockton, CA. Trisaqon (Thrice Holy Hymn) was recited May 30th Committal was private at Cherokee Memorial Park. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 27, 2007)
James F. Panceroff, age 79 of Russellville died Saturday, August 17, 2002 at St. Mary's Regional Medical center in Russellville. He was born May 11, 1923 in Warsaw, Poland. He came alone to the United States at the age of five to be with his parents who had come before him to establish a home. He was a WWII Navy veteran and a painter.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, June W. Panceroff.
Survivors include 3 sons and daughters-in-law, James F. Jr. Angela Panceroff of Russellville, Larry & Nancy Panceroff of Smyrna, S. Carolina, Scott & Darcy Panceroff of Marino Valley, California; a brother; 3 sisters; 9 grandchildren including, Lisa Edelblute and Lainie Trahan of Russellville; 7 great-grandchildren.
Private family memorial will be held at a later date. The body was cremated. Local arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 28, 2002)
Nelson Ruiz Paniagua, age 29 of Ola, AR died Saturday, August 31, 2002. He was born October 5, 1972 in Ozatian, El Salvador to Oscar Ruiz and Maria Isabel. He was an employee of Petit Jean Poultry in Danville, AR and a Catholic.
He is survived by his parents, Oscar Ruiz and Maria Isabel of El Salvador; two sisters, Maria Paniagua of Ola, AR and Rosa Paniagua of VA and two brothers, David Ruiz Paniagua and William Roberto Paniagua both of Virginia. He will be buried in Ozatian Cemetery in El Salvador. Local arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 4, 2002)
Forrest Panther, Russellville, died Friday, August 12, 2016. Born October 17, 1955, to Kenneth and Dora Panther in Hereford, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother, Daryl Panther.
Survived by his son, Travis Panther and fiance, Nikki Dawes; sister Linda Riley; sister and brother-in-law Cathy (Wesley) Layman; brother Billy Panther; brother and sister-in-law Kenny (Wendy) Panther; brother and sister-in-law Mike (Vickie) Panther; sister and brother-in-law Robbi (Scott) Kavalek; Grandma Gwen Payne and countless friends. Former Air Force Master Sergeant, he proudly served the United States military for almost 17 years.
Memorial service was at Fair Park Baptist Church in Russellville, Tuesday, August 16, 2016 under the direction of Russellville Family Funeral. Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.russellvillefamilyfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 17, 2016)
Dorothy Hembree Pantier, age 78, of Danville, AR died on Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at St. Vincent's Infirmary, Little Rock, AR after a short, but valiant battle with cancer. Dorothy was born August 13, 1923 in Poteau, Leflore County, OK to the late William Ernest and Ora Victoria Hembree. Dorothy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, friend and businesswoman.
She graduated from Heavener High School, Oklahoma and received her B. S. at the University of Oklahoma in 1943, graduating Summa Cum Laude. A member of the Danville United Methodist Church since 1954, Dorothy's servitude was exemplified in numerous ways. She was a member of the United Methodist Women and a current member of the Administrative Council. Active in local community affairs, Dorothy was a Girl Scout leader, and past president and current member of the West Yell County Cancer Board, known and loved for her organization of local, successful fundraising bake sales which included her popular and delicious cinnamon rolls. Dorothy was an avid golfer, bridge player and a dedicated grower of orchids. She also enjoyed spending time with her beloved family and was devoted to her husband Jim.
Survivors include her husband James Robert Pantier of Danville; three sons, LTC (R) Robert Pantier of Canton, Michigan, Brian Pantier of Rogers, AR, and Mark Pantier of Oklahoma City, OK; one daughter and son-in-law, Martha Pantier Tehan and Robert Tehan of Edmond, OK; five grandchildren, Hank Pantier and wife Mary, Jonathan Pantier, Seth Tehan, Whitney Tehan and Todd Pantier.
Funeral services were Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 10:00 a. m. at the Danville United Methodist Church with Rev. David Hawkins officiating. Burial in Earl Ladd Cemetery, Danville. Arrangements under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Memorials may be made to the Danville United Methodist Church or The American Cancer Society. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 20, 2002)
James Robert Pantier, age 83, of Danville, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, June 7, 2004 at home after a long and blessed life. Jim was born June 4, 1921 in Arkansas City, Kansas to the late Guy Robert and Ruby Ely Pantier. He was a stalwart in his family, working ever hard to take care of his family.
He graduated from Mangum high school in Mangum in Mangum, Oklahoma, later moving to Norman, Oklahoma where he attended the University of Oklahoma with a major in accounting. He had to leave OU, three hours short of receiving his degree, since his ROTC group was called to attend the University of Oklahoma with a major in accounting. He was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the U. S. Army where he was assigned to the 227th Field Artillery Battalion, 29th Infantry Division. Lieutenant Pantier landed on Omaha Beach in Normandy, France during operation Overload in June 1944 and later fought in France and Germany during World War II. He was wounded in June 1944 and again in October 1944, the first by a German tank and the second, after being shot from a church bell tower in Sittard, Germany. He was awarded two purple hearts for his wounds. At the end of World War II, he returned to Heavener, Oklahoma to learn the automobile business from his father-in-law, W. E. Hembree who with him in 1954, bought the Chevrolet dealership in Danville, Arkansas. He retired from Pantier Chevrolet Company in 1985 to the golf course and to the everyday companionship of his devoted wife, Dorothy. A lifelong Methodist and member of the Danville United Methodist Church since 1954, he served as Chairman of the Board of Stewards and was honored with an emeritus membership on the Administrative Council in 2000. He was on the 1965-66 building committee responsible for building the present church. For many years, he was a member of the Danville e Lions Club, the Arkansas Automobile Dealers Association and the West Yell County Cancer Board, holding various service positions in each organization.
His greatest joy and deepest love was his wife and lifelong partner Dorothy, having married her on November 21, 1943 and who died on March 12, 2002. His greatest pride was his children whom he loved and for whom he sacrificed to be sure they were taken care of and given life's opportunities.
His survivors include three sons and one daughter-in-law, LTC (R) Robert and Mary Pantier of Canton, Michigan; Brian Pantier of Rogers, Arkansas; and, Mark Pantier of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; one daughter, Martha Pantier Tehan of Edmond, Oklahoma; five grandchildren, Hank Pantier and wife Mary; Jonathan Pantier, Seth Tehan, Whitney Tehan, and Todd Pantier; and one great-granddaughter, Abigail Pantier.
Funeral services were held June 10, 2004 at the Danville United Methodist Church with David Hawkins officiating. Burial was at the Earl Ladd Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to me Danville United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 729, Danville, Arkansas, 72833. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 16, 2004)
James Robert "Jim" Pantier, age 83, of Danville, AR died Monday, June 7, 2004 at his home in Danville, AR.
Services will be held Thursday, 10 a. m. at the United Methodist Church in Danville with Rev. David Hawkins officiating. Interment will be in Earl Ladd Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. Pallbearers will be Jim Pledger, Raymond George, Johnny Chambers, Bill Bob Wood, Wallace Thacker, Pledger Ball. Honorary will be Roy Asbill, Paul Willett, W. A. Kyle, A. C. Mowery and Ed Taylor. Visitation will be today, Wednesday, 6 to 7 p. m. Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church, PO Box 729, Danville, AR 72833. See complete obituary next week. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 9, 2004)
DANVILLE - Mrs. Ruby G. Ely Pantier, age 82, of Danville died Wednesday, May 15, 1985. She was a native of Ardmore, Okla. daughter of the late John M. and Martha J. Ely, and was an interior decorator.
Survivors include a son, Jim Pantier of Danville; two brothers, John Ely and Howard Ely of Ponca City, Okla. two sisters, Grace Covington of Overland Park, Kan. and Evelynne Nimrod of Ponca City; four grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
Graveside service will be at 10 a. m. Friday at Earl Ladd Cemetery. Burial will be by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1985)
Alvin Papasan, age 83 of Danville, died Monday, August 15, 2005 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born April 22, 1922 in Guion, Texas to the late Marvin and Odie Nevada McMillon Papasan. He was a construction inspector for the Arkansas State Highway Department and a member of the First Baptist Church in Danville. He was always athletic and participated in basketball and track at his tiny high school in Ovala, Texas. He won events at the Texas High School State Track Meet in 1937. Because of his size and speed he accepted a full football scholarship to New Mexico A & M. He started at halfback in the first football game he ever saw. His greatest joy in his later years was watching his grandkids play their ballgames. His hobby for many decades was raising registered foxhounds. He and Jo operated Fourche River Kennel as long as he was able. His kennel produced what is considered one of the greatest foxhounds of all time in "Fourche River Rambler". Jo will continue to hold the license to their kennel.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, Donnie Eppler and a stepmother, Lucy Papasan.
Survivors are his wife of 66 years, Jo Papasan sons and daughters-in-law, Billy and Dorothy Papasan of McAlister, OK, Tommy and Christy Papasan of Danville daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Dale Eppler of Tyler, TX sister and brother, Melba and N.T. Conner of San Angelo, TX nine grandchildren, Gregg Eppler, Brett, Matt, Drew, Billy, Clifton and Carmen Papasan and Stormy Bryant and 12 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 at 2:00 p.m., at the First Baptist Church in Danville with Rev. Jamie Staley and Rev. John McAnally officiating. Interment will be in Earl Ladd Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Baptist Children's Home, PO Box 552, Little Rock, AR, 72203. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 17, 2005)
Dorothy Papasan, 61, of Danville passed away Friday, November 25, 2016, at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville. She was born February 2, 1955, in Danville to Tom and Jonnie Sue Hancock Hall. She was a retired manager of Dollar General in Danville.
She was preceded in death by her father, Tom Hall; sister, Beverly Tilmon; husband, Bill LoveJoy; grandparents, John and Myrtle Hancock, Jim and Lottie Hall; and father-in-law, Alvin Papasan.
Survivors include her husband, Mike Papasan; mother, Johnnie Sue Hall of Danville; daughter. Stormy Bottoms (Chris) of Havana; stepdaughter, Kelly LoveJoy Kimari (Henry) of Quinton, Alabama; stepson, Billy Papasan (Dee) of Russellville; brothers, John Tom Hall (Nancy) of Percy, Arkansas, Bryan Hall (Shelia) of Danville; grandchildren, Tristan Bottoms, Kennedy Bot- toms, Zach, Collins, and Jovin Papasan, Josh Oltion, Courtney Archuleta, Lyndsie Blower, and Wesley Kimari; mother-in-law, Jo Papasan of Danville; nieces, Melissa and Benji White, Hope and Josh Vaughn, Suzy and David Tabor; and nephew, Jason Tilmon, Tracy Hall; and a host of family and friends.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, November 30, 2:00 p.m. at the Plainview First Baptist Church. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Online guestbook and condolences www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 30, 2016)
Wayne Arthur Paradis, Sr., age 68, of Dardanelle died Saturday, March 31 at the VA Hospital in Little Rock. He was born December 10, 1943 in Lowell, Massachusetts. He was a retired welder and a Vietnam Navy Veteran.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Wayne Jr. and Susan Paradis of Dardanelle; and a daughter, Julie Paradis of Ft. Charlotte, Flordia; two grandchildren, Jamie and Daemien.
Burial was held Monday, April 2, 2012 in Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 4, 2012)
Mrs. Frances Paradowski, age 33, of West Hampton Beach, Long Island, N. Y. died there March 28. She was a native of Centerville and a member of the Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, Jerome Paradowski; six brothers, Orvil Gist and Harvey Gist of Centerville, Jim Gist of Sacramento, Calif., Ray Gist and Ira Gist of Ola and Elmer Gist of Danville; three sisters, Mrs. Marie McKnight of Danville, Mrs. Daisy Clark of Ola and Mrs. Faye Storey of Little Rock.
Rosary services were held at the Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Dardanelle Thursday evening. Funeral services were held at the St. Augustine Catholic Church at Dardanelle Friday with Father Stemac officiating. Burial was in Petillo Hill Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 1965)
Linda Jo Payne Parham, age 57, of Danville passed away Monday, March 20, 2017, at St. Vincents in Morrilton. She was born August 19, 1959, in Danville, Arkansas to Robert Olen & Etta Vee Laster Payne. Linda was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Danville where she taught Sarah Freeman Sunday School Class. She was a 1977 Danville High School graduate.
She was preceded in death by her father, Olen Payne.
Survivors include her husband, Rodney Parham III of Little Rock; mother, Etta Vee Payne of Danville; brothers, John Robert & Brenda Payne of Clarksville; Jerry & JoAnn Payne of Belleville; sister, Mary Ann & Ronnie Buckner of Greenwood; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 10 am Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at the United Methodist Church in Danville with Rev. Tom Sullinger officiating. Burial will be at Russell Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm Monday, March 27, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to United Methodist Church PO 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 Mar 22, 2017)
Leona M. Parish, 55, of Atkins, went to be with the Lord Saturday, November 10, 2012, at her home. She was born March 5, 1957, in Russellville, the daughter of the late Jess Willard and Peggy A. Vaughn Bruce.
She is survived by her husband, Danny Parish of Atkins; son, Kris and wife Leann Parish of Atkins; two daughters, Amber and husband Larry Don Payne of Danville and Tiffy and Kyle Ridenour of Danville; two brothers, Tommy Bruce and Donnie Bruce; 5 sisters, Cathy Sisk, Brenda Resecker, Donna Carter, Angie Bruce and Charlene Vaughn; 9 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson.
Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 14, at Lemley Chapel with Rev. Clarence Cloninger officiating. Burial is in Bells Chapel Cemetery by Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins. Pallbearers are John Woodall, Neil Gipson, Ronnie Gipson, Jimmy Gipson, Shawn Coffman and Terry Lyons. Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 14, 2012)
Sharon Lois Parish, age 42 of Casa, died Tuesday, December 19, 2006. She was born March 26, 1964 in England, Arkansas. She was a cook for the Ola Superette.
Survivors include her husband, Dale Parish; four sons, Jason and Jack Kendrick of Ola, Timothy Kendrick of Russellville, and Matt Comstock of Casa; four daughters, Brittany Blevins of Ola, Melissa Hawkins, Breanna and Aubrey Parish all of Casa; father, Sherman Smith of England; mother, Emma Lois Hicks of England; two brothers, Buddy Smith of Russellville, Tommy Smith of England; three sisters, Brenda Reed of England, Gayle Wrinkle of Russellville, Melissa Gonzales of Jacksonville; three grandchildren and one impending grandchild.
Graveside services were Thursday, December 21, 2006, at the Casa Cemetery with Rev. Stacey Lievsey officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 27, 2006)
Angel Faith Parker infant daughter of Walter Lee and Jentry Melissa (Sellers) Parker of London died Friday, April 1, 2005 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Walter and Sally Edna Parker and paternal great-grandmother, Susie Avery.
Survivors include her parents; two sisters, Mariya Noel Sellers and Ember Rose Parker; one stepsister, Deanna Henson; maternal grandparents, Mark and Marisa Jackson; one aunt and three uncles.
Graveside service was held Tuesday, April 5, 2005 at Hunt Cemetery with Bro. John Mc-Court officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 6, 2005)
Bertha Marie Parker, age 91, of Delaware died Tuesday, June 1, 2004, at Delaware. She was born January 13, 1913, in Wild Cat Hollow, Arkansas to the late George and Martha Roulston Bowman. She was a preschool teacher and an assistant director for ARVAC Child Development. She had been a member of the Delaware First Assembly of God Church since 1925.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sebern Parker.
Survivors include a son, Terry Parker of New Blaine, AR, daughters; Wilma Parker, Bakersville, CA, Sandra Peters, Simi Valley, CA, and Juana Tapp of Russellville, AR; 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held June 4, 2004 at the Delaware First Assembly of God Church with Rev. Charles Kendrick and Rev. Euel Nordin officiating. Interment was held at Garrison Cemetery. Pallbearers were Danny Garner, Roger Trusty, Jim Vardaman, Cary Reynolds, Jerry McCray, and Keith Cravens. Arrangements made by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 9, 2004)
Beulah Stine Parker, 95, of Alma, formerly of Belleville, passed away on August 10, 2007 in a local hospital. She was born April 11, 1912 in Sulphur, LA, to the late Arthur and Bessie Hamburg Stine. She was a member of Alma First Baptist Church, a retired school secretary for the Belleville School System and the widow of Robert J. Parker.
Survivors include daughter, Pat Wight and husband Ed of Alma; a son, Jack and wife Pat of Austin, TX; a sister, Gertrude Stanka of Oklahoma City, OK; six grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Services were held on Monday, August 13, 2007 at Ocker Chapel of Alma with burial in Russell Cemetery in Belleville, AR. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gideons International, P. O. Box 759, Alma, AR 72921 or to the Peachtree Hospice, 4300 Rogers Ave. Suite 33, Fort Smith, AR 72901. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 15, 2007)
Bob Bear Parker, 58, of Dardanelle, died Friday, November 21, 2008. Born March 31, 1950, in Russellville, he was a millwright and member of the Millwright Local Union.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Ray and Ruby Nell Ward Parker Emberson.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Jane Parker of Russellville; father, Floyd Emberson of Dardanelle; brother and sister-in-law, James Jim and Nancy Parker of Dardanelle; sister and brother-in-law, Sherry and Danny Wilker of Pottsville; grandchildren, Dalton and Eve Parker of Russellville; nephews, Josh and Ben Wilker; niece and husband, Cindy and Toby Parker of Dardanelle; great-niece and nephew, Daisy and Jackson Parker of Dardanelle.
Memorial service was today, Tuesday, at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle. Cremation arrangements were by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 26, 2008)
Bobby Lee Parker, age 69, of Perryville, AR died Saturday, July 12, 1997. He was born in Stafford (Yell County) Arkansas April 2, 1928, son of the late Cecero and Grace Linebarger Smith Parker. He was a retired security guard and a WWII Navy Veteran.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Tommy Earl Parker.
Survivors include several aunts, nephews and nieces.
Funeral service was July 19 at the First Baptist Church in Perryville with Rev. Harold Gray officiating. Burial was in the Hope Cemetery in Perryville. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 23, 1997)
Charles Weldon Parker, 78, of Verdigris, went to meet his Lord and Savior on January 30, 2009. He died at St. John's Hospital in Tulsa surrounded by family and friends. He was born April 29, 1930, in Yell County, Ark., the son of the late Frank and Lena Parker. He retired in 1993 after 27 years of service as an aircraft mechanic for American Airlines in Tulsa. His favorite hobbies were fishing with his friends and gardening. Mr. Parker was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church of Verdigris.
He is survived by his son, Randy Parker, of Owasso; daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Michael Grimes of Verdigris; granddaughter, Jessica Allen of Verdigris; step-grandsons, Andrew Grimes of Owasso; Jonathan Grimes of Verdigris; sister, Era Mae Lawrence of Owasso; sister and brother-in-law, Louise and Harold Gillum, of Rover, Ark.; nephews, Rick Lawrence of Tulsa; John Gillum of Benton, Ark.; Danny Gillum of Rover, Ark.; Kenny Gillum of Springdale, Ark.; and niece, Joan Lawrence of Tulsa. Mr.
Parker was preceded in death by his loving wife of 47 years, Euel Dean, and his brother, Glyndal.
Funeral Services will be held at Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel in Broken Arrow on Tuesday, February 3, 2009, at 3 p.m. with Pastor Scottie Titsworth officiating. Interment will follow at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens. 252-2518 (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,This Obituary was published 3 Feb 2009, Claremore, Rogers County, Oklahoma. )
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