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Estella Ramey, age 79 of Russellville, AR died Thursday, June 3, 1999 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was born February 29, 1920 at Hector, AR to Arnold and Erma Williamson Patton, widow of Thurman L. Ramey and a member of the Free Will Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Odell Patton and Lionell Patton.
Survivors include two brothers, R. L. Patton of Cabot and Norman Patton of Hector; two sisters, Wanda Wisdom of Hector and Virginia Lawrence of California; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service was Friday at Rest Haven Memorial Park by Rev. David Downum. Burial by Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 9, 1999)
Floyd (Doc) Ramey, age 71, of Russellville, AR died Thursday, January 27, 2000 at Saint Vincent Infirmary Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. He was a son of the late Ned and Ha Ramey, a retired U. S. Army Veteran and a member of Saint John's Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ramey.
He is survived by, two daughters and son-in-law, Tanya Ramey of Russellville, AR and Vickie and Dennis Teel of Hot Springs Village, AR; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Elva and Ralph Pay and Anna M. and Bill Bryant, all of North Little Rock, AR and Willie Patton of Russellville, AR; one granddaughter, April Grogan of; Memphis, TN; a great grandson, Michael Grogan VI of Memphis, TN and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be today, Wednesday, at Rest Haven Memorial Park with the Rev. Ernest Hardesty officiating. Arrangements by Shinn Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 2, 2000)
Mr. Harold Ramey, age 80, of Danville, AR passed away Wednesday, February 12, 1997 at Mitchell Nursing Home in Danville. He was born in Havana, AR June 8, 1916 son of the late Ned and Ila Mott Ramey. He was a retired mechanic and farmer and member of the Havana Presbyterian Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Loeva Moudy Ramey and a brother, Carl Ramey.
Survivors include a brother, Floyd Ramey of Russellville; three sisters, Willie Patton of Russellville, Anna M. Bryant and Elva Pay both of North Little Rock; also several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held February 15, 1997 at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Danville with Rev. James Ragsdale officiating. Burial was in the Havana Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bobby Ramey, Bruce Ramey, Brody Ramey, Ricky Ramey, Carroll Ramey and Bobby Burrows. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 19, 1997)
Mrs. Ila Ramey, aged 70, of Havana died in her home Sunday. She is a member of the Church of God.
Survivors include her husband, Ned Ramey; three sons, Carl Ramey and Harold Ramey of Danville and Floyd Ramey of Russellville; three daughters, Mrs. Willie Patton of Havana, Mrs. Anna Bryant of Russellville and Mrs. Elva Pay of Little Rock; her mother, Mrs. Annie Mott, of Havana; eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Funeral was Tuesday in the Havana Methodist Church. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on July 1963)
Mrs. Ila Ramey, aged 70, of Havana died in her home Sunday. She is a member of the Church of God.
Survivors include her husband, Ned Ramey; three sons, Carl Ramey and Harold Ramey of Danville and Floyd Ramey of Russellville; three daughters, Mrs. Willie Patton of Havana, Mrs. Anna Bryant of Russellville and Mrs. Elva Pay of Little Rock; her mother, Mrs. Annie Mott, of Havana; eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Funeral was Tuesday in the Havana Methodist Church. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on July 1963)
Jeremiah "Jay" Ramey, age 29 of Dardanelle, died Monday, March 28, 2005. He was born October 31, 1975 at Dardanelle to Thurman and Lamona Kay Stewart Ramey.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Thurman Sr. and Inis Ramey, James "Dude" and Ann Hurst and Betty Stewart.
Survivors include his parents, Thurman "Tim" and Lamona K. Ramey; brothers, Stewart Richey and daughter, Baylie Richey of Dardanelle, Clinton McVay and children, Kyler and Cade McVay of Sweetwater, TX; sister, Kylia McCurrie and husband, Carmon and their children, Jacey Neagles, Maison and Jake McCurrie, all of Russellville; grandparents, John and Nina Stewart of Dardanelle; beloved cousin, Bruce and Buffy Bowman and children, Christina, Tiffany and Ashley Bowman and Ryan Gault; aunts and uncles, Frank "Grandpa" and Linda Sapp, Dee and Mitchell Sapp of Dardanelle, Sam and Laquita Ramey, Tim and Jason Ramey, Gary and Lou Ann Smith all of Lamar; very, very special friends, Melinda, Courtney and Howard Steer and many, many friends.
Graveside service was held on March 30, 2005 at Brearley Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bozo Price, Dusty Crow, Shane Crow, Dee Sapp, Mitchell Sapp, Shane Sapp and Tim Ramey. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 6, 2005)
Laquita Joyce Ramey, age 57, of Dardanelle, AR died Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was born February 22, 1949 in Dardanelle, AR to the late George and Melba Estell Adams Lott. She was a homemaker and mother and a member of the First Baptist Church in Dardanelle, AR.
Survivors include her husband of 39 years, Sam Ramey; two sons and daughters-in-law, Tim and Stephanie Ramey of Dardanelle, AR and Jason and Fay Ramey of Baton Rouge, LA; a brother and sister-in-law Charles and Peggy Lott of Dardanelle, AR; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Hazel and Phillip Latta of Atkins, AR and Shirley and Jim Heflin of Delaware, AR and three grandchildren.
Service was November 25, 2006 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle, AR with Rev. Milton Cowling officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Paul Bartlett, Alfred Tucker, Roy Moudy, Danny Roy, Billy Linton and Ronnie Jones. Honorary were Dr. Dennis Berner and Dr. Thomas Kovaleski. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 29, 2006)
Lena Ramey, age 90 of Danville, died Thursday, July 15, 2004 at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville. She was born in Alpine, Arkansas Perry County) on October 12, 1913 daughter of the late James A. and Maudie S. Black Bull. She retired after 30 years of service with Mitchell's Nursing Home, as a nurse's aide. She was an accomplished pianist, playing many years for the enjoyment of the senior citizens at the Danville Community Center. She was also a member of the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Everett and Clyde Bull, her sister, Bertha Burrows, an infant brother, Opal Bull and an infant sister, Sue Bull.
Survivors include her children, Carrol and Florene Ramey, Bobby and Lina Ramey, Frances and Bobby Burrows, all of Danville; sister, Ruby Duggar, of Plainview; a brother, Raymond Bull, of Amarillo, Texas; nine grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, one great-great granddaughter, three step grandchildren, and nine step great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held July 17, 2004 at the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Danville with Reverend Earl Stapleton officiating. Burial was in Russell Cemetery in Belleville, Arkansas. Her grandsons served as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were the staff at Mitchell's Nursing Home. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 21, 2004)
Mildred Eloise Barnett Ramey, age 79, of Danville, AR passed away Monday, May 31, 2010 at Chambers Hospital. She was born August 12, 1930 in Danville to the late Jesse Lee and Vera Viola May Fowler Bice. She was a member of the Chalybeate Springs Missionary Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Loyd Barnett; daughter, Mildred Thomlinson and grandchildren, twins Lori Ann and Bradley Thomlinson and Mark Barnett.
Survivors include her children and their spouses, Raymond Barnett of Ola, Dickey and Sharon Barnett of Dover, Margaret Barnett of Virginia and Terry and Delaine Barnett of NM; sister Eula Rose; brothers, Loyd, Bill and Rickey Bice; 12 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. The family will receive friends and other family at 2 p. m. Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at Mildred's home at 506 E. 11th Street in Danville.
Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 2, 2010)
SUMTER - Services for Samuel M. Ramey, 83, are 11 a.m.
Thursday (visitation 5-7 p.m. Wednesday) at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home; burial in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Born in Yell Co., Ark., to Fred and Golia Ramey, he died May 16, 2004. Surviving: wife, Mildred Ramey; children, Samuel Ramey, Barbara Dunning; stepchildren, Eugene DuCom, Patricia Lynn; brother, Lloyd Ramey; more. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,The State Newspaper, Columbia, South Carolina, Obituary was published on May 18, 2004)
SUMTER - Services for Samuel M. Ramey, 83, are 11 a.m.
Thursday (visitation 5-7 p.m. Wednesday) at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home; burial in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Born in Yell Co., Ark., to Fred and Golia Ramey, he died May 16, 2004. Surviving: wife, Mildred Ramey; children, Samuel Ramey, Barbara Dunning; stepchildren, Eugene DuCom, Patricia Lynn; brother, Lloyd Ramey; more. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,The State Newspaper, Columbia, South Carolina, Obituary was published on May 18, 2004)
Graveside service for Thurman Lee "Tim" Ramey, Jr. will be Thursday, March 28, 2010 at 2:00 p. m. at Brearley Cemetery with Ralph Weinhold officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday 6 to 8 p. m. at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Compete obit in next week's issue. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 17, 2010)
Thurman Lee "Tim" Ramey, Jr., of Dardanelle, died March 16, 2010. He was born June 27, 1949 in Russellville to the late Thurman and Inis Cooper Ramey.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Jeremiah Ramey; sisters, Mary Jane and Katherine Ramey, Ella Rea Srutka; aunt and uncle, James and Ann Hurst; grandparents, Fred and Golda Ramey and John and Sarah Cooper; mother-in-law, Betty Stewart; and a cousin, Laquita Ramey.
Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Lamona Kay Stewart Ramey; son, Stewart Richey of Dardanelle; daughter and son-in-law, Kylia and Steve Lee of Russellville; son, Clint McVay of Sweetwater, TX; grandchildren, Bailey Richey, Jacey Neagles, Jessica, Savannah, Maison and Madison Lee, Kyler and Cade McVay.
Graveside services were Thursday, March 18 at Brearley Cemetery with Ralph Weinhold officiating. Pallbearers were Stanley Strnad, David Kirby, Roger Evrette, Glen King, Danny Price, Lynn Sigle, and Tom Edwards. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 24, 2010)
ATKINS - William Cleason Ramey, age 79, of Atkins, formerly of Danville, died Friday, May 30, 1986 at St. Mary's Hospital at Russellville. He was a native of Yell County, son of the late Bob and Sarah Oxblood Ramey, a retired construction worker and farmer, and a Baptist.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mae Bruce Ramey; three sons, Bill Ramey of Duncanville, Texas, Claude "Poncho" Ramey of Americus, Ga. and Carroll Ramey of Des Arc; three daughters, Gynn Zeigler of Gatersville, Texas, Selma Owens of Little Rock and Lucille Stanton of Des Arc; two stepdaughters, Karla and Kemmy Bruce of the home; 17 grandchildren, and a number of great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 10 a. m. Monday, June 2, at Cornwell Chapel at Danville by the Rev. Bob Houghton. Burial will be in Havana Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Ashley Louise Ramirez, age 25, of Ola passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015. She was born September 26, 1990, in Fontana, CA. to John Machado & Mishane Conley. She was a member of the New Life Outreach Church. She was a loving mother and beautiful homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her brother John Machado.
Survivors include her husband Rene Ramirez; children, Marissa, Evelynn, Rene Jr."Buba" and Abigail Ramirez; mother and stepfather, Mishane and Michael Martin of Danville; father John Machado of CA.; sisters, Kealina Hall of CA.; Makayla Martin and Mahailee Martin both Danville; brothers Timothy Hugunin of MS.; and Alex Machado of CA.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at the Danville Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was at the Sandlin Cemetery in Ola. Visitation was 12:00 to 2:00 pm before service at the chapel. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Homes Danville Online guestbook and condolence at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 9, 2015)
Ashley Louise Ramirez, age 25, of Ola passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015. She was born September 26, 1990, in Fontana, CA. to John Machado & Mishane Conley. She was a member of the New Life Outreach Church. She was a loving mother and beautiful homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her brother John Machado.
Survivors include her husband Rene Ramirez; children, Marissa, Evelynn, Rene Jr."Buba" and Abigail Ramirez; mother and stepfather, Mishane and Michael Martin of Danville; father John Machado of CA.; sisters, Kealina Hall of CA.; Makayla Martin and Mahailee Martin both Danville; brothers Timothy Hugunin of MS.; and Alex Machado of CA.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at the Danville Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was at the Sandlin Cemetery in Ola. Visitation was 12:00 to 2:00 pm before service at the chapel. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Homes Danville Online guestbook and condolence at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 9, 2015)
Lloyd Ellis Ramsey, Jr. age 53 of Danville, died Wednesday November 25, 1998, at University medical Center in Little Rock. He was born in Mattoon, 111. March 8, 1945, son of the late Lloyd Ellis and Clara Bell Allen Ramsey, Sr. he was a retired general laborer.
Survivors include his companion, Theresa Scott; two sons, Lloyd Ellis Ramsey iii, St. Petersburg, FL; Samuel V. Ramsey of Danville; three daughters, Tai Bougardis, St. Petersburg, FL, Tisha Harwood, Payson, Utah, Jennifer Scott, Danville foster sister, Pat Vanmetre of Onley, Ill, seven grand children. Mr. Ramsey was cremated and a memorial service will be held at 6:30 Wednesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Danville. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 2, 1998)
Jasper A. Ramsey, 88, of Dardanelle, passed away Friday, July 3, 2015, at Dardanelle. He was born March 7, 1927 in Horatio, Arkansas to the late Horace A. and Dovie Faye (Miller) Ramsey.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his First wife, Mary Helen (Moore) Ramsey; and a brother Floyd Ramsey.
Survivors include his wife, Vernice Ramsey of Dardanelle; two daughters, Cathy Bartlett, Debbie; three grandchildren, Greg Bartlett, Misty Fraser, and Amanda Wurst; six great-grand- children; and 1 great-greatgrandchild; four stepchildren, Judy Morton, Paula Helton, Vickie Glenn, and Steve Ross; seven step-grandchildren; and nine step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 6, at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel, Dardanelle. Burial was at Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle. Visitation was Sunday from 1 - 3 p.m. at Cornwell Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Online guestbook and condolences at www.comwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 8, 2015)
Jasper A. Ramsey, 88, of Dardanelle, passed away Friday, July 3, 2015, at Dardanelle. He was born March 7, 1927 in Horatio, Arkansas to the late Horace A. and Dovie Faye (Miller) Ramsey.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his First wife, Mary Helen (Moore) Ramsey; and a brother Floyd Ramsey.
Survivors include his wife, Vernice Ramsey of Dardanelle; two daughters, Cathy Bartlett, Debbie; three grandchildren, Greg Bartlett, Misty Fraser, and Amanda Wurst; six great-grand- children; and 1 great-greatgrandchild; four stepchildren, Judy Morton, Paula Helton, Vickie Glenn, and Steve Ross; seven step-grandchildren; and nine step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 6, at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel, Dardanelle. Burial was at Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle. Visitation was Sunday from 1 - 3 p.m. at Cornwell Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Online guestbook and condolences at www.comwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 8, 2015)
Mrs. Miriam Mae Mathis Ramsey, age 88, of North Little Rock, sister of Omega Faught of Plainview, died Monday, April 22, 1985.
Survivors also include a son, two daughters, a brother, two other sisters, eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 11 a. m, Saturday at North Little Rock Funeral Home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1985)
Logan Rana always loved to travel, and on February 23, 2010, he departed this earth on his last journey. He went to be with his Lord in Heaven and to be reunited with his family and friends who have gone before him. Logan was born January 1, 1928, to Bennye Grace Gladden and Logue Rana in Bluffton, Yell County, Ark. As a babe in arms, his family moved to Desha County, Ark., where his dad managed farms on a large plantation. He grew up in Gould and Dumas, Ark., where he met his wife, Frances. They were married in 1947. Logan followed in his father's footsteps. He enjoyed farming and was a good and capable farmer. Logan never met anyone he did not like. He looked for the good qualities in every new friend he met. He leaves a lot of good friends behind.
Logan is survived by his wife of 63 years, Frances, and his son, Logan Thomas (Thom) Rana. He is also survived by two grandsons, Brandon and Justin, and three great-grandchildren, Kristian, Noah and Reagan.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. today, Friday, February 26, 2010, at Calvary Chapel in Deming. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Cancer Society. A good man, a loving and faithful husband and father, grandfather and great-grandfather, you will be missed on earth and always loved. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Deming Headlight Newspaper, Deming, New Mexico, Obituary was published on Feb. 26, 2010)
With great sadness the family of Chuck (Hoover) Randall announce his passing on June 25 after a brief illness. Chuck enjoyed a long career in marketing in the asphalt pavement industry. He represented the Newhall Refinery from 1965 to 1989, then Fletcher Oil from 1989 to 1992 and finished his career with San Joaquin Refinery from 1992 until retirement in December, 2011. He was born in Danville, Arkansas on March 2, 1934. His family moved to California in the early 1940s. Chuck served his country for 11 years in the US Air Force. He married Nadine Gunn in 1955 and they were married 29 years until her passing.
Chuck is survived by his wife of 27 years Edith, sons Ron (Susie) Randall and Bill Randall. Step sons Eric (April) Hutchins, Neal (Heather) Hutchins and step daughter Janet (Rod) Schrock. Brother David Randall, 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Lorene Randall, brothers Bob, Carl, Billy Randall and sister Louise Gunn. He was a member of the Asphalt Paving Association of California and the Piru Petroleum Club. Chuck loved golf and he was a member of the Mt. View Golf Club. He was proud to have made three holes in one, the last one at Mt. View just a few months before his passing.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 6 at 11 a.m. at Bardsdale Cemetary, 1698 S. Sespe St., Fillmore. In lieu of flowers a memorial donation may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Skillin-Carroll Mortuary, 600 Central Ave., Fillmore, CA 93015 ph: 805-524-0744 (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Ventura County Star Newspaper, Camarillo, California, Obituary was published on July 3, 2012)
D.P. Randall, age 92 years, 2 months, and 16 days, died at his home near Danville, April 19 at about 3 o'clock a.m. Mr. Randall was born in the state of Ohio, February 3, 1847 to Miss Julia Gains. Of this union seven children were born, and six of them survive him. They are J.J. Randall, Sam Rock, Oklahoma; Henry Randall, Alma, Arkansas; Pete Randall, Danville; Mrs. Clara Humphrey, Oklahoma City; Mrs. Kate Vestil, Danville; and Mrs. Hattie Brantley, Humphrey, Arkansas. Mr. Randall had resided in this county some twenty-seven years.
Funeral services conducted by Rev. G.W. Hunnicutt. [* NOTE: this is the exact wording as republished in the '75 Years Ago' column on April 30, 2014. I suspect the lady named might actually be his wife, rather than his mother, but I don't know this to be fact] (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 1939)
Mr. Elbert Howard Randall, age 88, of Fourche Junction, AR died Saturday, March 21, 1998 at his home. He was born August 7, 1909 in Missouri to the late Thomas and Etta Stove Randall. He was retired from the U. S. Forest Service.
Survivors are one daughter and son-in-law, Joann and Bill Mahan of Plainview, AR; two brothers, Herbert Randall of Plainview, AR and Jack Randall of Ozark, AR; two grandsons, Michael and David Mahan of Plainview, AR and two great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was March 23, 1998 at Carter Cove Cemetery at Plainview, AR with Rev. Dorotha Stewart officiating. Service under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 25, 1998)
Mrs. Etta Mae Randall, 80, of Plainview died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L.M. Flewellen, on Star Route May 27.
She is survived by her husband, Tom Randall; three sons, Elbert, Herbert and Jack Randall, all of Plainview; one daughter, Mrs. Faye Flewellen of Plainview; one sister, Mrs. Minnie James of Perryville; and seven grandchildren.
Graveside services were held at the Carter Cemetery near Plainview, May 29, with Cornwell Funeral Service in charge. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 1965)
James J. Randall, aged 79, died November 29 at his home in Shamrock, Okla. He had lived there 50 years. He was a Baptist.
He is survived by his wife, Lillie; one son, Charlie Randall and one daughter, Susie Whacoff, both of Shamrock; one brother, Pete Randall of Danville; three sisters, Mrs. Kate Vestal of Danville, Mrs. Hattie Brantley of Humphrey and Clara Humphrey of Selma, Calif.; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 1964)
W. H Randall, aged 73, of Alma died August 2 at a Van Buren hospital after a brief illness. He was a former resident of Danville. (Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, pub. Aug 1964) (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,His obituary was published in Aug 1964 in Danville, Yell County, Arkansas. )
Shirley Sue Randell, age 69, died Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at her home in Mustang. She was born May 28, 1942 in Belleville, AR to Henry and Lillian (Brand) Derrick and grew up in Belleville. She was a 1960 graduate of Belleville High School and had a degree in mathematics from Arkansas Tech University. She played basketball both in high school and college. She taught middle school math for two years in Arkansas. She had been a resident of Mustang since 1980 and had worked many years in the nursery at the Bridge Assembly of God Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Allen.
Survivors include three sons, Johnny, James H. and Steve Randell; two daughters, Karen Randell and Linda Chastain; four grandchildren, Lillie, Lewis, Landon, Lindsay and one sister, Mary Lou Chaney.
Services were held Thursday, October 13, 2011 in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd at McNeil's Mustang Funeral Service, Mustang, OK with interment on Friday, October 14, 2011 at Russell Cemetery in Belleville, AR. Online condolences maybe made at www.mcneilsmustangfs.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 19, 2011)
Mrs. Cordie Jones Raney, age 82, of Ola died Wednesday, December 10, 1986 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Jeff and Neva Sexton Jones, and a member of the Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors include three sons, Glenn Raney of Knoxville, and Jeff and Irvin Raney of Ola; four daughters, Mae Campbell of Knoxville, Maxine Gist and Charlehe Scoles of Centerville, and Imogene West of Russellville; 22 grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Saturday at Slaty Crossing Free Will Baptist Church by the Rev. Jim Chronister. Burial will be in Petillo Hill Cemetery at Centerville by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
GRAVELLY - Mrs. Grace Caviness Raney, 71, of Gravelly (Yell County), widow of Ralph Raney, died Tuesday. Mrs. Raney was a member of Gravelly United Methodist Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Virginia Ann Bobrick of Little Rock; three sisters, Mrs. Elmora Burnett of Dardanelle, Mrs., Fred Harris of Waldron and Mrs. Lillie Clements of Gravelly, and four grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church in Little Rock. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Ralph and Grace Raney Scholarship Fund at Hendrix College or Gravelly United Methodist Church. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Arkansas Democrat Newspaper, Little Rock, Arkansas, Obituary was published on March 11, 1976)
Ralph A. Raney, 59, of North Little Rock, an Employment Security Division employee, died in a Little Rock hospital Friday. He and his wife, the former Grace Caviness were both former residents of Gravelly.
Funeral service was held Monday in Lakewood Methodist Church in North Little Rock by Rev. Worth Gibson. Burial was in Roselawn Memorial Park. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 12, 1962)
Erma Scott Rankin, age 98, of Van Buren, AR, formerly of Russellville, AR died Friday, May 6, 2005 at Beverly Health Care in Van Buren. She was a daughter of the late Andrew Scott and Mary Magdalene Lemley Richardson. She was born December 9, 1906 in the Buttermilk Community near Appleton, AR. She was a former nurses' aide at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville and served as Pope County Sheriff during 1961 through 1962 to fill her husband's unexpired term after his death. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church She was the widow of Bob Ira Rankin and was also preceded in death by a son, Robert Scott Rankin.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Gene and Linda Rankin of Van Buren, AR; four grandchildren, Becky Pledger of Danville, AR, Tony Rankin of Russellville, AR, Karen Murphy of Fort Smith and Sarah Morton of Van Buren; a niece; four great-grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was Tuesday at the Shinn Chapel by Rev. Hershel McClurkin and Rev. Ed Warren. Burial was in Pisgah Cemetery by Shinn Funeral Service. Active pallbearers were Harold Pledger, Jr., Darren Pledger, Scott and Terry Bowden, Barry Morton and Bill Fernandez. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wesley Foundation, 1111 North El Paso, Russellville, AR 72801; or to Wesley United Methodist Church, 300 North Cumberland Ave., Russellville, AR 72801. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 11, 2005)
Sharon Lee Ranney, 55, of Delaware died February 3, 2007, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was born December 28, 1951, at Seattle, Washington to the late Wallace Ranney and Julia Barnes Demott. She was a member of the Delaware First Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her best friend and long time partner Gary Stone.
Survivors include her beloved stepfather, Dan DeMott of Bellingham, WA; son and daughter-in-law, Jeremy and Ginger Hughes of Delaware; brother, Danny Ranney of Anchorage, Alaska; sister and brother-in-law, Donna Platt and Clare Doig of Anchorage, Alaska; two grandchildren, A. J. Hughes of Delaware, Katlyn Hughes of Delaware; her new church family at Delaware First Baptist Church and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, all of whom she loved dearly. The family would like to send a special thanks to her Hospice Nurses Cindy and Teresa. We appreciate the love and special care they gave her in the last year. The family will be holding
Memorial Services today, February 7, 2007, 2 p. m. at the First Baptist Church at Delaware with Rev. Wiley Jones officiating. Cremation arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 7, 2007)
Cecil Monroe Raper, age 79, of Briggsville, died Tuesday morning, January 21, 1975 at the Yell County Hospital in Danville. He was a native of Bluffton, a retired farmer, the son of the late Will and Lee Sinclair Raper. Mr. Raper was a member of the Methodist Church, a Mason, and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Oral Simmon Raper; three sons, Laudell Raper and Charles Lee Raper both of Oklahoma City and Andrew Raper of Blytheville; two daughters, Mrs. N. F. Marshall of Malvern and Mrs. J. M. Woodall of Blytheville; two brothers, Herbert Raper of Mississippi and Owen Raper of Dumas; three sisters, Mrs. Pearl Lazenby and Mrs. Lorine James both of Dumas and Mrs. Ed James of Plainview; 10 grandchildren and four great- grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Briggsville Methodist Church Thursday morning at 10 o'clock with interment in the Briggsville Cemetery. Arrangements and services were in care of the Cornell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 1/30/1975)
Charles Lee "Chuck" Raper Sr. born September 8, 1927 in Briggsville, Arkansas to Cecil & Oral (Simmons Raper passed away Thursday, December 11, 1997 after a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Raper was retired from the US Navy and Civil Service, and was a member of Masonic Lodge number 123.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Shirly Roena Raper; his 5 children, Elizabeth Roena Denard & husband Doug, Command Sergeant Major Charles Lee Raper Jr. & wife Judy, Sherry Lynn Hursh, Leslie Dean Raper & wife Jana, and Pamela Marie Raper; 9 grandchildren 2 great-grandchildren. Mr. Raper is also survived by his mother, Oral Raper; 2 brothers, Laudell & Andy "Red" Raper, and 2 sisters, Billie Marshall & Grace Woodall.
He was preceded in death by his father Cecil.
Funeral services were held Monday December 15, 1997 at the Paylor Funeral Home Chapel, with burial following in Sunny Lane Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 24, 1997)
Enich Andrew "Andy" "Red" Raper, age 73, of Lewisville, TX, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2007, in Lewisville, TX. He was born October 1, 1933 in Wing, AR to Cecil and Oral Simmons Raper. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He married Jessie Stinnett on November 19, 1956 in Ola, AR. He was a member of Devine Grace Baptist Church and was a member of Bluffton, AR Masonic Lodge #123.
He is survived by his wife, Jessie; sisters, Billy Marshall of Little Rock, AR and Grace and J. M. Woodall of Conway, AR; brother, Laudell Raper of Oklahoma City, OK; mother-in-law, Blanche Stinnett of Lewisville; sisters-in-law, Martha Harp, Glenda Frank and Shirley Raper and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son, Nicki Raper on December 2, 2005 and by a brother Charles Raper.
A graveside service was held April 21, 2007, at Flower Mound Cemetery. The family requests memorial contributions be made to Wilson's Disease Association International, 1802 Brookside Dr. Wooster, Ohio 44691. Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home of Lewisville was in charge of arrangements. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 25, 2007)
Mrs. Oral Simmons Raper, age 96, of Little Rock, AR formerly of Briggsville, Yell County, Arkansas died Tuesday, April 20, 1999 at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock, She was born February 6, 1903 in Rover, Yell County, AR to the late Henry and Lily Victoria Tedder Simmons. She was a homemaker and mother and a member of the United Methodist Church in Briggsville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil M. Raper.
She is survived by two sons, Laudell Raper of Oklahoma City, OK and Enich Raper of Dallas, TX; two daughters, Billie, Marshall of Little Rock, AR and Grace Woodall of Blytheville, AR; two brothers;, Gene Simmons and Kenneth Simmons both of Hot Springs, AR; two sisters, Ina Burton and Violet Brewster both of Hot Springs, AR; 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
Services were April 23, 1999 at the Cornwell Chapel in Danville, AR with Bro. Royce Savage officiating. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Briggsville, AR by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Grandsons served as pallbearers. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 28, 1999)
Robert Lee Raper, died June 9, 1952 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. H G. Simmons, near Hot Springs. He was born in Alabama July 16, 1964 and was 87 years old.
He leaves to mourn his going one daughter, Mrs. H. G. Simmons, three sons, C. L. Raper and O. B. Raper of Hot Springs, R. B. Raper of Richland Washington, nine grandchildren14 great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren.
He was buried at Salem near Plainview. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 19, 1952)
Mrs. Florence A. Rappe, age 73, of Dover died Friday, March 7, 1986 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was the widow of Alvin Rappe.
Survivors include a son, Dennis Rappe of Russellville; two daughters, Kathleen Pako of Clarksville and Teresa Ulery of Gainesville, Texas, and four sisters, Rhea Brunette and Theresa L'Etoile of Manville, R. I., Leonne Noury of Portland, Maine, and Pauline Alford of Woonsocket, R. I.
Graveside service will be at 3:30 p. m. Saturday McFadden Cemetery at Dover. Burial will be by Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
James Craig Ratliff passed away on December 21, 2002, at his home in Little Rock following a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Little Rock on October 5, 1955, and reared in Topeka, Kansas. Mr. Ratliff was employed as Facilities Maintenance Coordinator and Supervisor of Plant Operations by the University or Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service. He attended Washburn University in Topeka and Arkansas Tech University in Russellville. He held numerous licenses and certifications. For many years, Mr. Ratliff raised poultry, cattle and timber on his beloved Yell County farm. After relocating to Little Rock, he continued to spend his weekends and holidays on the farm and had hoped to retire there. He was a self-taught naturalist and a NASCAR fan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Troy and Ella Evans Ratliff, and by a special uncle and aunt, Afton and Ann Ratliff. Mr. Ratliff is survived by his niece and nephew, Hannah and Jonathan Carr; his sister, Leslie Ratliff Carr, and her husband Steven, of Raleigh, North Carolina. He is also survived by his special friend and companion, Linda Betts of Little Rock. He will also be missed by numerous friends, most especially Dudie Michaels, and co-workers.
A memorial service for Mr. Ratliff was held at Faith United Church of Christ, University Avenue and 3 Lake Shore Drive, in Little Rock, on Saturday, December 28, at 2:00 p. m. Arrangements are being made at this time by Griffin-Leggett Forest Hills. Please visit www.griffinleggett.com to sign the online guest book. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Cancer Society are welcome. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 1, 2003)
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