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Barton Peters, 73, died at his home in Carlsbad, New Mex. on February 7 following a heart attack. He and his family moved from Yell County in 1947 to Carlsbad, where he operated a grocery store until 1960 and a coin operated laundry since that time.
He is survived by his wife; two sons, John R. Peters and James K. Peters, both of Carlsbad; three sisters, Mrs. Clara Monroe of Waldron, Mrs. Minnie Taylor of Vivial, La. and Mrs. Connie Cleaver of Paul's Valley, Okla.; and six grandchildren.
Funeral services were held February 10 at the First Methodist Church in Carlsbad. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 1964)
Eula Blanche Peters, age 81, a resident of Pottsville, AR died Sunday, December 16 2001 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, AR. She was born on May 31, 1920 in Pottsville, AR to T. B. and Arlie Eula (Simpson) Jones. She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Pottsville.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, G. E. Jones.
She is survived by a son, Thomas Edward Peters of Atkins, AR; a daughter, Jane Thomas of Danville, AR; five grandchildren, Annette Peters Wilson, Monty Lynn Peters and David, Daniel and Darrell Thomas; five great grandchildren; a brother, Calvin Jones of Atkins, AR and several nieces and nephews,
Funeral service will be today, Wednesday, December 19, 2001 at the Mars Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church, officiated by Rev. Thomas Morris and Rev. Bud Avants. Burial will be at the Bowden Cemetery at Pottsville, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Taylor, Joe E. Nathan and Sam Jones, Kenneth Johnson and Andrew Simpson. Honorary will be staff of Atkins Rehab. Center and Ladies Auxiliary VFW. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 19, 2001)
Ophelia Lazenby Peters, age 78, of Pecos Texas, formerly of Bluffton, Arkansas, died Wednesday, November 5, 1980.
Services were held Saturday, November 8, in the West Funeral Home Chapel by Dr. L. B. Trone, retired Methodist minister of Carlsbad, New Mexico. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and was the wife of the late Barton Peters.
Survivors include two sons, John R. of Pecos, Texas and James K. of Tucson, Arizona; two brothers, Walter Lazenby of Carlsbad, New Mexico and O'Bryant Lazenby of Denison, Texas; three sisters, Mrs. Geneva Cherry of Carlsbad, New Mexico, Mrs. Lilly Moore of Bells, Texas and Virlon Shaffer of Bells, Texas; and nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 11/19/1980)
Lillie Mae Peterson, age 82, of Dardanelle, AR died Friday, January 5, 2007 at the Arkansas Heart Hospital. She was born December 21, 1924 in Ranger, AR to the late William Robert and Lillie Jane Boothe Rollans; she was a retired seamstress for Tuffnutt.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas L. Peterson; brothers, Virgil and Odell Rollans, a twin brother, Robert Ray Rollans; sisters, Edith Mayer, Imogene Deeds; and two infant brothers and sisters.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas Michael and Gail Peterson of Palatka, FL; a sister, Wanda Barnett of Dardanelle, AR; two grandchildren; two great grandchildren and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral service was Monday at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Pastor Tom McElmurry officiating. Interment was in New Hope Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 10, 2007)
Mrs. Minnie Raney Peterson, age 62 died in the hospital at Danville Friday afternoon. Mrs. Peterson was a daughter of Eugene and Rosie Black and member of the Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Othel Peterson of Simi, Calif, and Carlos Peterson of Santa Paula, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Dixie Blaylock of Belleville, Rt. one sister, Mrs. Ester Hames of Belleville Rt. and eight grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 5, 1956)
OLA - Mrs. Edith E. Petillo, age 70, of Ola died Wednesday, November 19, 1986 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was a retired Valmac employee, daughter of the late Edmond and Polly Hunt Witt, and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include a son, Dickie Mobley of Dardanelle; two daughters, Marilyn Pfeifer and Tish Carter of Ola; two sisters, Vada Hicks of Havana and Celia Crabtree of Amarillo, Texas; six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 3:30 p. m. Saturday at Cornwell Chapel at Dardanelle by Bob Fallen. Burial will be in Petillo Hill Cemetery at Centerville by Cornwell Funeral Service. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 7:30 tonight at Corn well Funeral Home at Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
(Dec. 29, 1983) Mrs. Edith Eunice Key Petillo, age 84, of Ola died today at St. Mary's Hospital. She was a native of Dardanelle, a retired restaurant employee and a member of Ola Church of Christ.
Survivors include a son, Glen Birdsong of Tulsa, Okla.; three daughters, Ruby Rader of Skiatook, Okla., Annette Faddis of Russellville and Janet George of El Reno, Okla.; two brothers, Clarence Key of Houston, Texas and Lavern Key of Anaheim, Calif.; two sisters, Elizabeth Herst of Escondido, Calif. and Nanny Bevins of Modesto, Calif.; six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m, Saturday at Ola Church of Christ by Buddy Cogburn. Burial will be in Petillo Hill Cemetery near Centerville by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 12/29/1983)
Mrs. Jerusha Petillo, aged 87, of Centerville died July 3 at a Russellville hospital. She was the Widow of R. J. Petillo and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include two sons, R. L. Petillo of Centerville and Leamern Pctillo of Dardanelle; two daughters, Mrs. Willie Porch and Miss Olive Petillo, both of Centerville; two brothers, Dr. Claud Strait of Florida and Booker Strait of Ola; a sister, Mrs. J. N. George of Danville; six grandchildren and three great-grand- children.
Funeral services were held at the Cornwell Chapel at Dardanelle Monday afternoon with A. T. Oliver, minister of the Church of Christ, of Dardanelle officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 1964)
Lavoy Petillo, age 83, of Dardanelle, AR died Monday, August 1, 2005 at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville. She was born September 15, 1921 at Ranger, AR to the late Nicholas Jackson and Arah McCarty Oglesby.
She is preceded in death by her husbands, Lloyd Steven Sheets and Morris S. Petillo and a step son, David Lee Petillo.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Lloyd and Peggy Sheets of Dardanelle, AR daughters and sons-in-law, Willodean and Kenton Sisson of Russellville, Dorthy and Dick Geibe, Juana and James Weatherall, all of Dardanelle, AR sister, Vira Chappell of Danville and nine grandchildren.
Funeral service will be Wednesday, August 3, 2005, 10:00 a.m. at Dardanelle Presbyterian Church with Rev. Kelly Pearson officiating. Interment will be at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 200 N. 2nd Street, Dardanelle, AR 72834. Pallbearers Steve and David Sheets, David & Mike Sisson, Lee & Jon Weatherall. Honorary Shorty Stewart, Leon Johnson, Bill Pitts. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 3, 2005)
Ola Man Killed In Logging Accident -- Lawrence Shorty Petillo, age 55, of Ola was killed Monday afternoon in a logging accident south of Rover near Highway 27. Petillo was operating a log loading winch on a truck, when it apparently got out of control and started the truck rolling. He either tried to jump clear or fell off and the truck ran over him. He was dead when an ambulance arrived. Six men working with him on the crew were nearby, but did not see the accident. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, October 1, 1959)
Royce Jackson Petillo, age 51, farmer and stockman of Centerville, died in a Russellville hospital last Thursday. Mr. Petillo was a native of Centerville and had lived there his entire life.
Survivors are his parents, R. J. and Jarusha Strait Petillo, Centerville; three brothers, R. L. Petillo of Jonesboro; Lehman Petillo of Centerville and Maurice Petillo of Dardanelle; two sisters, Mrs. Bill Parch of California and Miss Ollie Petillo of the home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 2, 1955)
Sarah Olive Petillo, age 90 of Dardanelle, AR died Thursday, November 6, 1997 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was a member of the Church of Christ; she was born June 19, 1907 in Centerville, AR to the late Riley J. and Jerushia Strait Petillo. She was a member of the First graduating class of the St. Vincent's School of Nursing; she also served as the first Health Nurse in the Yell County Health Department.
She is survived by a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Graveside service was November 7, 1997 at the Petillo Hill Cemetery by Charles Brazell. Services under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. 2 (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 12, 1997)
Mrs. Ida Figley Petitt of Riley Creek died June 3, 1948 at the age of 60years. She had been a member of the Methodist church since the age of 16.
Survivors include Edward of home, Orval, Havana, Syble Hise, of Sugar Grove, Audrey Williams of Mr. View, CA and Paul of Havana; her mother, Mrs. Jane Figley and one sister, Lizzie Ray of Maiden, Mo. and by 12 grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 10, 1948)
Beloved husband, father, and grandfather Guy D. "Pete" Petray, Jr., age 74, passed away at home unexpectedly on Monday, July 12, 2010. A fourth generation and lifelong resident of Russellville, AR, he was born February 21, 1936 to the late Guy Donald, Sr. and Ollie Margaret Sparks Petray. After meeting at a Halloween party and dating for three years, he and Patricia J. Beran were married on September 19, 1958 in Dardanelle. Employed by Sherwin-Williams and Hart Manufacturing during the 1960s-70s, Guy retired in 1993 from a long sales and marketing career with WW Grainger, Inc. where he specialized in the poultry industry and was awarded the prestigious President's Club Blue Stone Ring Award for excellence in leadership, teamwork, and sales expertise in February 1990. In addition to the southern tier of the United Stales, his work travel took him to Canada, Saudi Arabia, Germany, and Mexico. He served in the Arkansas National Guard, and his was among the units federalized by President Eisenhower during the Little Rock Central Crisis in 1957. He was an active member of ST. John's Catholic Church and a charter and lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus. He graduated from Russellville High School in 1954 where he lettered in football, basketball, and track, and he maintained those ties through the RHS Letterman's Club. He majored in business at Arkansas Tech University where he played football for the Wonder Boys in 1955. An avid sports fan, Guy and his wife Pat enjoyed watching Razorback football and basketball, traveling in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, cooking, wine, and visiting their children and grandchildren. He was famous for his twinkling blue eyes, his "Petra-vani" steak and salad dinners, telling good stories and jokes, and providing sage advice to family and friends.
He is survived by Patricia, his wife of 51 years, daughter Dr. Jacque Schneider and her husband Dale of Tulsa, OK, son Kevin Petray and his wife Gayla of Stillwater, OK, daughter Dr. Mamie Jo Petray-Covey and her husband Dr. William Covey, Jr. of Connoquenessing Twp, PA, and five grandchildren; Garrett K. Petray and Lauren E. Petray of Stillwater, OK, and Gregory V. Schneider, David B. Schneider, and Catherine M. Schneider of Tulsa, OK.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A Funeral Mass was Friday, July 16, 2010 at St. John's Catholic Church. Reverend William F. Thomas officiated. Pallbearers were members of the Father Joe Lauro Council #6398 of the Knights of Columbus. Honorary Pallbearers were J. O. Blaty, Robert L. Griffin, Scott Griffin, Bob Jacimore, Al Polczynski, Mike Roys, Dick Schwartz, Herman Sparks, Jimmy Sparks, Billy Joe Wesley, Keith Wills, Bob Zimmerman, Jim Zydzik, and members of the Knights of Columbus. Burial was at Oakland Cemetery in Russellville by Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to St. John's Catholic School, 1900 West Main St. Russellville, AR 72801. Internet obituary and on-line guest book are available at wwwjiumphreyfuneral.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 21, 2010)
Kennith R. Pettit, age 62, of Danville, Arkansas died September 23, 2016 in Joplin, Missouri. Kennith was born January 16, 1954 in Kansas City, Mo. to Edgar and Jewell (Furr) Pettit. He moved to the Danville area 15 years ago and had previously worked for a saw mill. He was a U. S. Marine Corp. veteran.
Kennith was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers, and two sisters.
Survivors include three sons, Jacob Goodwin, Quintin Pettit and wife Andi, and Shawn Pettit and wife Jasmin, all of Ola, Ark. A brother, Dickey Pettit, three sisters, Alice Pettit, Sharon Hearing, and Kathy Ewton, and four grandchildren, Elizabeth, Braxton, and Jaxson Goodwin, and Jeremiah Pettit.
Memorial Services were Sunday, October 23, 2016 at the Freewill Baptist Church in Ola, Ark. with Pastor John David Keeling, Officiating. Services were entrusted to the Mason-Woodard Mortuary of Joplin, Mo. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 26, 2016)
Jim Pettitt, 67, died at his home in England, Ark on May 22, 1954. He was a former resident of Yell County.
He is survived by three sons, Edward of McAlester, Okla., Orvil of England and Paul of Reedley, Calif; two daughters, Mrs. Syble Hise of England and Mrs. Audry Williams of Mountain View, Calif; one brother, William Pettitt of Elk City, Okla. and a half-brother, Fred Tarbett of Los Angeles, Calif; 13 grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 YRS AGO, DANVILLE, ARKANSAS - Originally published on Thursday, May 27, 1954)
Paul Z. Pettitt, age 80 died Monday, June 2, 2003, at his residence. A native of Havana, Arkansas, he had spent the past 17 years in North Georgia and Was a veteran of the U. S. Army, having served during World War II. He was a retired construction worker and had served as a minister with the Assembly of God where he pastored for more than 20 years in California.
Survivors include his wife, Cynthia Pettitt; daughters, Rita Gentry of Havana, Arkansas, Loretta Parkhurst and Brenda Loyd of Belleville, Arkansas, and Dana Hicks of Chickamauga; a son, Clayton Robertson of Sumter, South Carolina; a brother, Orville Pettitt of Chowchilla, California; 8 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were June 4, 2003 in the South Crest Chapel with the Rev. James J. Dotson officiating. Interment was in Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery, Collinsville, Ala. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 18, 2003)
Clifton "Bud" Petty, age 85 of Briggsville, died Monday, November 4, 2002 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born January 16, 1917 in Womble, Arkansas to the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Petty. He was a WWII Army Veteran and retired from the Yell County Road Department.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Ona Hill and one brother, Granvile Petty of Norman, AR.
Survivors include his wife, Lillie Vaughn Petty; two daughters and husband, Angie and Bab Holland of Briggsville, Velma Marie and Jim Burtham of Modesto, CA; four granddaughters, including Ashley Holland; seven great grandchildren, one niece, Nona Mae Cook of Norman, AR.
Services were Wednesday, November 6, 2002 at Briggsville Methodist Church with Rev. Lacy Minnie officiating. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 27, 2002)
Lillie H. Petty, 77, of Yell County Nursing Home, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2011 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. She was born March 8, 1933 in Briggsvilie, AR to the late John Vaughn and Myrtle Bottoms Vaughn. She worked for Wayne Farms for 15 years and was a retired Homemaker and attended Briggsvilie Methodist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Clifton Petty; brothers, Lester, Elmer, Raymond, Robert (Beak), JC, Omer, Riley and Steven; sisters, Virgie Weems and Loise Reed; sister-in-laws, Myrtle and Lorita Vaughn.
She is survived by her daughter, Angie Stephens of Waldron, AR; grandchildren, Ashley Smith of Plainview, AR, Bradley Holland of Waldron, AR; great grandchildren, Faith Sherril of Havana, AR, Arian Smith of Plainview, AR and a number of nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held at the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Briggsvilie, AR January 16, 2011. Arrangements by Heritage Memorial Funeral Home, Waldron. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 19, 2011)
Paul Dwayne Petty age 81 of Dardanelle died Thursday, March 14, 2013 at River Valley Medical Center. He was born August 27, 1931 at Black Oak, Arkansas to the late John Everett and Arah May Mangrum Petty.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Jerry Dean Petty; three sisters, Martha Vorhees, Betty Kraus and Sueann Petty.
Survivors include his wife, Ada Nell Thomas Petty of Dardanelle; his children, Thomas M. and Catherine Petty of Clio, MI, Paul R. Petty of Dardanelle, AR, Nancy and Richard Hoffman of Waterford, MI, Richard and Katrina Petty of Durand, MI; brothers, Hoyt Petty, James Petty, Thomas D. Petty, Raymond Thomas, Gale Thomas, Jerry Strother; sisters, Patricia Wallace, Nancy Thomas, Eloise Strother, Patsy Thomas, Terri Turner, Sarah Petty, June Petty and Lena Thomas; eleven grandchildren; ten great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Memorial Service was March 18, 2013. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 20, 2013)
Paul Dwayne Petty age 81 of Dardanelle died Thursday, March 14, 2013 at River Valley Medical Center. He was born August 27, 1931 at Black Oak, Arkansas to the late John Everett and Arah May Mangrum Petty.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Jerry Dean Petty; three sisters, Martha Vorhees, Betty Kraus and Sueann Petty.
Survivors include his wife, Ada Nell Thomas Petty of Dardanelle; his children, Thomas M. and Catherine Petty of Clio, MI, Paul R. Petty of Dardanelle, AR, Nancy and Richard Hoffman of Waterford, MI, Richard and Katrina Petty of Durand, MI; brothers, Hoyt Petty, James Petty, Thomas D. Petty, Raymond Thomas, Gale Thomas, Jerry Strother; sisters, Patricia Wallace, Nancy Thomas, Eloise Strother, Patsy Thomas, Terri Turner, Sarah Petty, June Petty and Lena Thomas; eleven grandchildren; ten great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Memorial Service was March 18, 2013. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 20, 2013)
Gatesy M. Pettycord, age 82 of Waveland, died Thursday, June 6, 2002 at St. Edwards Mercy Medical Center in Ft. Smith. Mrs. Petty cord was born December 10, 1919 in Hector, Arkansas to the late Gilbert and Alice Mathis Derryberry. She was a member of the Waveland EH Club, Waveland Community Church where she taught Sunday School and was a homemaker and a mother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Odus Pettycord; a daughter, Donna Otwell; two brothers, Lynn Derryberry and Hubert Derryberry; two sisters, Lucille Hassel and Selma Johns.
Survivors are two sons, James Pettycord of Ft. Smith, and Amos Pettycord of Waveland; four daughters, Edna Barker of North Little Rock, Laura Berry and Brenda Harris both of Ft. Smith and Betty Bearden of Ratcliff; a brother, Wayne Derryberry of Hector; a sister, Willy Hammer of Texas; 9 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and several nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Services were Monday, June 10, 2002, at Waveland Community Church with Brother John McCourt officiating. Interment was in Forks of the Creek Cemetery in Hector. Pallbearers were Russell Pettycord, Ricky Pettycord, Alan Pettycord, Clay Harris, Bruce Barker, Brain Berry. Memorials may be made to Fountain of Youth Adult Day Care Center, 2409 South 56 Street, Ft. Smith, AR 72903. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 12, 2002)
Odus Clayton Pettycord, age 86, of Waveland, AR died Friday February 21, 1997 in Ft Smith. He was born February 25, 1910 in Hector, AR to the late Alex and Molly Mathis Pettycord. He was retired rail road worker from the Rock Island Rail Road.
He is preceded in death by one brother, Willie Pettycord and one sister, Ruby Millsap.
Survivors include wife, Gatesy Pettycord of the home; two sons, James Pettycord of Ft. Smith and Amos Pettycord of Waveland; five daughters, Edna Barker of No. Little Rock, Laura Berry of Ft. Smith, Donna Tucker of Booneville, Betty Bearden of Ratcliff and Brenda Harris of Ft. Smith; one brother, Clyde Pettycord of Hayward, CA; one sister, Rheba Eddy of Danville; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and one step great-grandson.
Graveside service was Monday at the Forks of the Creek Cemetery in Hector with John McCourt officiating. Pallbearers were grandsons Alan, Russell and Richard Pettycord, Clayton Harris, Brian Berry and Bruce Barker. Services by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 26, 1997)
DARDANELLE - Dorothy Lynn Peugh, 46, of Dardanelle died Thursday, July 11, 2013, at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was born June 24, 1967, in Mesa, Ariz. She was a tractor parts salesperson. She put God first in her life and loved her church, children, grandchildren and everyone else she came in contact with. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Jane Greenwich Adams.
She is survived by her sons, Paul Ray Peugh, Jr., Thomas Nathan Peugh and Robert Chase Peugh; two grandchildren, Georgia Grace Peugh and Isabella Rae Peugh; and the father of her children, Paul Ray Peugh Sr, all of Dardanelle. Memorial services will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 28, 2013, at the Dardanelle church of Christ with Mr. Steve Reeves officiating.
Cremation arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,pub. July 24, 2013 on line @ www.couriernews.com)
Erma Nell Peugh, age 82, of Dardanelle died Thursday, October 4, 2012 at the Dardanelle Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born May 3, 1930 at Plainview to the late George and Addie Lee Keener Partain. She was a homemaker and a member of the Eagles Club and the Dardanelle Senior Activity Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband James Thomas Peugh; two brothers, Fred and Louie Partain and one sister, Verla Mashek.
Survivors include two sons. JamesT. Peugh, Jr. (Tommy) and wife Betty of Russellville, Paul Peugh, Sr. of Dardanelle; two daughters, Peggy Wilson and husband Ralph of Dardanelle, Nancy Underwood and husband Larry of Dardanelle; four grandchildren; four step grandchildren; three great grandchildren and special friends, Dorothy and Robert Peugh.
Funeral services was October 6, 2012 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery. Arrangements By Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 10, 2012)
Joyce Lynn Millwood Pevey, age 64 of Monticello, went to be with her LORD and SAVIOR on November 6th 2014. Joyce was born October 17, 1950 in Dumas, Arkansas to Wilna C. Ogelsby Millwood and the late Loyd Eugene Millwood. Joyce was a talented piano player and blessed many gatherings with her talent, especially three Churches that she played for on many Sundays. Music was her life. She loved the shape note Convention style of music and traveled over the Southeastern United States to participate and record at many gospel music conventions. Joyce worked as a bank teller for numerous banks including First State Bank of Ola, AR, Dominion Bank of Fredericksburg, VA and Clarendon Bank of Santee, SC. She became a stay at home wife in 1993 after moving back to Arkansas with her husband that year. She moved to the Monticello, AR area in 1996 with her husband and made friends everywhere she went because of her love for gospel music and her savior Jesus Christ. She was a member of Plainview Free Will Baptist Church in Plainview, AR before moving her membership to Campground United Methodist Church where she has been a very devoted member for many years. Joyce was a member of the Monticello Music Club and had a passion for being outdoors.
Joyce is survived by her husband, Thomas Abner "Ab" Pevey of Monticello; her mother, Wilna C. Ogelsby Millwood; one brother, Larry Millwood (Kelly); sister-in-law, Martha Woodard; Step children, Thomas Scott "Tom" Pevey (Rosemary) of Pine BIuff; Sonia Kay Pevey Potter of Pine BIuff; step-grandchildren, Dena Le Stanley (Morgan) of Clarksville, TN; Robert Bruce Lea Jr. (Deborah) of Sherwood, AR, Justin Lea (Rachel) of Sherwood, AR and Sarah Pevey of Pine Bluff; great-grandchildren, Jordan, Emily, Ryan, Nicholas, Brandon, Liam and Kaila; nephews, Michael, Matthew, Ryne (Jessyca), Coy, Jacob Millwood, Riley Poole, Bobby and Matthew Woodard; niece, Whitney Millwood Davis (James), Kristen, Payton and Gala Millwood, Megan Pearce, Sharon Wigley (Oscar), Leah and Maxine; two adopted sisters, Gay and Joy (Homer Pace's daughters) which Mr. Homer adopted Joyce as one of his own in the gospel music family so therefore he had three daughters instead of two.
Funeral service was 3:00 pm Sunday at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial in Campground Cemetery. Visitation 1:00-3:00 pm Sunday preceding the service. Memorials to: Campground Cemetery Association, c/o Chris Pace, 802 Garnett Road, Monticello, AR 71655 or Jeffress/Phillips School of Gospel Music, PO Box 424, Crossett, AR 71635. On- line guestbook. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 12, 2014)
Charles Pfeifer, age 79, died March 9, 1986 at Malvern.
He is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Services were held March 11 at Cornwell Chapel at Dardanelle with Rev. Tony Berry officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery at Dardanelle under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
DARDANELLE - Charles Pfeifer, age 79, of Malvern, a native of Dardanelle, died Sunday, March 9, 1986. He was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Sincula Pfeifer.
Survivors include several nephews and nieces.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Tuesday at Cornwell Chapel. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Ernest Pfeifer, age 94, of Dardanelle died Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Atkins Nursing center. He was born November 29, 1922 at Dardanelle to the late Van and Francis Kubat Pfeifer. Ernest was a WWII Veteran with the Navy and served on the USS John M. Birmingham in the Mediterranean and Eastern Europe. He graduated from Dardanelle High School in 1941, graduated from Arkansas Tech and obtained a Masters at the University of Arkansas in Agri-Business. Ernest was employed by Sugar Creek Creamery and was the founder and owner of Eureka Egg Farm and Valley Supreme Eggs in Dardanelle.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Morene; one son, James; brothers and sister-n-laws, Henrey (Helen), Clem (Zeta), Louis (Billie); sisters, Agnes Beran (Joe), Lucille Perryman (Robert).
Survivors include his son, Paul Nichols Pfeifer and brother, Bill Pfeifer (Barbara) both of Dardanelle.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, April 7, 2017 at First Methodist Church in Dardanelle. Visitation will be held Thursday, 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Cornwell Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Randy Pfeifer, Donnie Pfeifer, James Lynn Pfeifer, Steve Pfeifer Lucien Gillham and Johnny Cornwell. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,pub. Apr 5, 2017 - On-Line at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com)
Jennie A. Pfeifer, age 90, of Dardanelle died Monday at her home. She was born April 6, 1911 and was the daughter of the late Anton and Marie B. Losos Prochazka.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Henry Pfeifer and a great granddaughter, Jennie Lynn Swilley.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Peggy Pfeifer of Dardanelle; daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Jerry McGee of Dardanelle and Helen and David Wood of Dardanelle; sisters-in-law, Ruth Prochazka of Dardanelle and Marie Prochazka of San Antonio, TX; 9 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson.
Funeral services were Thursday, February 28, 2002, 2:00 p. m. at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with the Rev. Milton Cowling and Rev. Tomas M. McElmurray officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Mike Wood, Phillip Pfeifer, Clay Await, Jozf Await, Jerry McGee, Jr. and Jeff McGee. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 6, 2002)
Marlene Purcell Pfeifer passed away peacefully February 20th at Mitchell's Nursing Home, under the care of Arkansas Hospice. She is proceeded in death by her parents, Charlie and Tosie Lane Purcell, and by her in-laws Hank Pfeifer and Helen Pfeifer Hampton. Marlene graduated from Van Buren High School in 1970 and Arkansas Tech University in 1974, where she was a letterman on the Golden Suns Volleyball team. She met Steve Pfeifer in 1970 and they married in 1972 and she became an Ola coach's wife, while working for Dardanelle School as a coach and PE teacher. Then she became the Recreational Director at Danville for 4 years. Her State Farm career began in 1981 when she was encouraged to open a State Farm office in Yell County, becoming the first female agent in the state. In 1978 Marlene and Steve became proud parents to Whitney Elizabeth, who has been a great joy to them. Marlene was to retire in July from a very successful 36 year career with State Farm.
Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Steve Pfeifer; her daughter and son-in-law Whitney and Randy Adkins and her god children Zach, Collins, and Jovin Papasan. She is also survived by her sisters, Barbara and (John) Sefner of Van Buren, Sharon Day of Greenwood, brother Jimmy Purcell of Van Buren, and brother and sister-in- law Mickey and January Pfeifer of Naperville, Illinois. Also she leaves behind 4 grandchildren, Hatley Mclllwain, Whitley, Zoey and Rhett Adkins and numcrous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Marlene was very active in the work of her beloved First United Methodist Church of Danville. She was UMW president for a number of years, choir member, hand bell choir member and devoted to driving the church van for Kings Kids and every opportunity available. Marlene was on the ATU Foundation board for a number of years; she was also a member of the Danville Chamber of Commerce. She was a huge supporter of the City of Danville and all area schools. She loved all sports, especially the St Louis Cardinals. She got her greatest joy from her family, faith and love of sports.
A Noon Visitation with the family will proceed the 1:00 pm funeral on Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church in Danville. Pallbearers will be Johnny Chambers, Bob Pledger, Bill Donnell, Gregg Grant, Brad Taylor, Perry Mikels, Greg Connell and Phil Moudy. Honorary Pallbearers will be Kenny Jackson, Forrest Moudy, Jack Wilson Jr., Twanna Pledger, Linda Bland, James Patterson, D.J. Crane and Richard Hannon. In lieu of flowers please make donation to the: Danville First 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 Feb 22, 2017)
Robert "Bob" Wayne Pfeifer, age 62 of Russellville, AR died Sunday, January 27, 2002 at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville. He was born on November 1, 1939 in Dardanelle, AR to the late George R. and Mary Yendrek Pfeifer. He was a graduate of Dardanelle High School and attended Arkansas Tech. He was an Army Veteran and retired in 1999 after 38 years from the U. S. Corps of Engineers at the Regional Office in Dardanelle. He was a member of the Russellville VFW and the Dardanelle First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Walsie Mae Flanery Pfeifer; a step-daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Al Mathis of Russellville, AR; a step-son, Douglas Robinson of Soddy Daisy, TN; five grandsons; four great-grandchildren; an aunt, Helen Steff and an uncle and aunt, Louis and Madge Yendrek of Russellville, AR.
Funeral service will be held today, Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at 10:00 a. m. at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Dardanelle, AR. Burial with military honors will be in Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. COUNTY RECORD, Danville, Ark. Wednesday, February 6, 2002 (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 30, 2002)
Sheryl Diane Pfeifer, age 58, of Dardanelle died Friday, September 21, 2007 at her home in Dardanelle. She was born May 20, 1949 in Seminole, TX to Oliver and Jettie McNew. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Edmond, OK.
She is preceded in death by her father, Oliver McNew.
Survivors include her husband of 39 years, Larry Pfeifer, daughters and son-in-law, Jodie Deal of Dardanelle, Lisa and Jason Fleming of Conway; Mother, Jettie McNew; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jolynn and Lelon Carter of Danville, Nesie and Charlie Barton of Dardanelle; two grandchildren; aunts, uncles, numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Funeral services were held September 24, 2007 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Bro. Mark Lashley officiating. Interment was at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Pallbearers were James Norton, Gary Rollans, Joel Vaughn, Chad Carter, Brandon Carter, and MacKenzie Carter. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 26, 2007)
Arthur Cleveland Pharis, age 78, a resident of Centerville, died at his home Saturday, February 22. Mr. Pharis was a retired farmer, a native of the Mt. George community and a member of the Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Maggie Johnson Pharis; one daughter, Mrs. Birgie Carter of Little Rock; three brothers, Will Pharis, Earnest Pharis and Phird Pharis, all of Little Rock; one sister, Miss Dink Pharis of Mt. George; two grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Funeral services were held at the Assembly of God Church in Centerville Monday with Rev. Tom Bentley and Rev. L. B. Findley, Assembly of God ministers of Russellville, officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 1964)
Marion Alvis Phariss, age 87, of Perryville, father of Mrs. John H. Patterson of London, died Saturday, January 12, 1985 at Conway County Hospital at Morrilton. He was a son of the late Samuel Marion and Molly Carolyn Brown Phariss, a retired carpenter and farmer and attended the Church of Christ at Perryville.
Survivors include a son, Marion W. Phariss of Perryville; two other daughters, Mrs. John F. Walker of Ashland, Ala. and Miss Jewel Fay Phariss of North Little Rock; a brother, Price Phariss of Phelts, Ky.; two sisters, Mrs. Jewel Mettell of California and Mrs. Bernice Meyers of San Angelo, Texas, 12 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Graveside service will be at 1:30 p. m. Monday, January 14, at Adams Cemetery at Lamar. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p. m. today at Humphrey Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1985)
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