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Inez Rickett, age 80, of Russellville, widow of Alfred Rickett, died Tuesday, December 10, 2002, at Stella Manor Nursing Center. A daughter of the late Franklin Cylvester and Fannie Vinson, she was born July 10, 1922, at London, Arkansas. She was retired from Valmac Foods (now Tyson Foods), was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, was a former member of East Point Baptist Church and was a member of Fair Park Baptist Church. She had taught Sunday School for over forty years in both churches.
In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Truman Vinson, Raymond Vinson, and William Vinson; and six sisters, Etta Daniels, Icie White, Nettie Sims, Bessie Booher, Wanda Sims and Pearl Smith.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, David and Pat Rickett of Scott, Arkansas; a daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Lester Talley of Dardanelle; a brother, Bennie Ray Vinson of Glendora, California; five grandchildren, five great grandchildren and several step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren.
Funeral services were Friday, December 13, 2002, at the Shinn Chapel with Rev. Todd Davis officiating. Burial was in East Point Cemetery near Russellville, by Shinn Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 18, 2002)
Mrs. Pearl Rickey, aged 44, died at Columbia, Mo. February 17th. She was a member of the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, James M. Rickey; her father, Mack Cowan of Columbia, Mo.; two brothers, Gene Cowan of Columbia, Mo. and Claude Cowan of Independence, Mo. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 23, 1961)
Bud Riddle, age 68 of Gravelly, AR died Friday, November 17, 2000. He was born January 14, 1932 in Gravelly, AR to the late Clyde and Edith Mae Hill Riddle. He was an Army Veteran and a member of the Faith Church in Dardanelle, AR. He was a truck driver for Bibler's Lumber Company.
He was preceded in death by, a sister, Gracie Lee Jacks.
Survivors: wife of 46 years, Evalena Smith Riddle; daughter and son-in-law, Eva Genean and Terry Thompson of Russellville, AR; a sister, Elsie Hunt of Rover, AR; stepmother, Nell Riddle of Reserve, NM; two half-brothers, Jake Riddle of MS and Leek Riddle of NM; four half-sisters, Betty Radavillas, Reserve, NM, Ruth Ann Sandidge, Reserve, NM, Mary Ann Babbs, Dawson Springs, KY and Lillie Laney of Luna, NM and four grandchildren.
Memorial service will be Saturday, November 25, 2000, 2:00 p. m. at the Methodist Church in Gravelly with Rev. Redmond Eubanks officiating. Interment at Parks Cemetery, Gravelly, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 22, 2000)
God called one of his ministers home on October 24, 1998, Elder Luther Riddle, age 81, of Danville, AR. He was born February 22, 1917 in Leflore County, Summerfield, OK to the late Cleve Herbert and Bertha Mae Smith Riddle. He was a Missionary Baptist Minister for 43 years and pastored churches in Perry County and Yell County and was a member of the Danville Landmark Missionary Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn Potter, a half sister, Geneva Kitchens and a grandson, Troy Fowler, Jr.
Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Virgie Nell Carrouth Riddle; one son, Archie Clevell of Russellville, AR; one daughter, Lawana Fowler of Danville, AR; two grandchildren, Ricky Riddle of Russellville, AR and Trena Fowler of New Boston, TX; two step-grandchildren, David Tucker of Dardanelle and Charlie Tucker of London, AR and several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Service will be today, Wednesday, October 28, 1998 at 2:00 p. m. at the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Danville with Rev. William Carnard and Bro. Jon Holbrook officiating. Interment will be in Macedonia Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers will be Bro. Art" Callahan, Bro. Dale McCoy, Bro. Jim Miller, Bro. Jim Gillespie, Bro. Doyle Fowler and Bro. Darrell Westcott. Honorary will be the men of the Danville Landmark Missionary Baptist Church and Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Brethren, Dr. Damon Martin, Dr. Robert Bell, Dr. Jack Sternberg. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 28, 1998)
Eric "Hick" Riddle, age 76 of Gravelly, AR died Wednesday, January 8, 1997 at his residence. He was born in Little Texas, Yell County, Arkansas, February 12, 1920 son of the late John Henry and Mandy Blagg Riddle. He was a retired surveyor assistant with the U. S. Forest Service.
He was preceded in death by a son, Scotty Lee Riddle.
Survivors include his wife, Genean Smith Riddle; two sons, Eric Wayne Riddle of Cabot and Johnny Ray Riddle of Waldron; sister, Dorothy Chapman of Kentucky; three grandchildren, Steven Wayne Riddle, Lana Jean Eggleston and Tiffany Blair Riddle and a great grandson, Caleb James Eggleston.
Service was January 11, 1997 at the Gravelly Methodist Church with Rev. Charlie Jones officiating. Burial was in Parks Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 15, 1997)
Eric Wayne Riddle, age 60 of Gravelly, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2011 at U.A.M.S. in Little Rock. He was born May 26, 1951 in Russellville to Eric "Hick" and Genean Smith Riddle. He had served in the United States National Guard Unit in Danville.
He is preceded in death by his father, Eric "Hick" Riddle; brother, Scotty Riddle.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda; mother, Genean Smith Riddle; son, Steven Wayne Riddle of Edmond, OK; daughter, Tiffany and Joe Fritts of Little Rock; granddaughter, Olivia Fritts of North Little Rock; brother, Johnny Riddle of Gravelly; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Pallbearers: Joe Fritts, Dennis Blocker, Rod Rupe, Carl Jones, Joe Dishoungh, Mickey Gates and Patrick Ingram.
Funeral service was Monday, August 1, 2011 at Gravelly United Methodist Church with Rev. Diane Miller and Joy Carmen officiating. Burial was in Parks Cemetery in Nola. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 3, 2011)
George Willard Riddle, age 79 of Dardanelle, died Thursday, December 4, 2008 at Hot Springs Inpatient Unit. He was born November 9, 1929 at Little Rock, AR to the late Ralph and Leota Benefield Riddle. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, where he was a Sunday School Teacher for 25 years and he was a Mason.
Survivors include a host of cousins and friends.
Funeral services were held December 8, 2008 at the United Methodist Church in Dardanelle with Rev. Roger Glover officiating. Burial was held in New Hope Cemetery in Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Bobby Applegate, Delma Merritt, Don Johnson, Larry Carter, Bob Griffin and Buster Berryhill. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 108, Dardanelle, Arkansas 72834 or Arkansas Hospice, 2405 E. Parkway, Ste. 3, Russellville, AR 72802. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 10, 2008)
John D. Riddle, 97 of Rover died Thursday in a Danville nursing home. He was a retired farmer and a Baptist.
Survivors include two stepsons, Hugh Dunn of Memphis and Melvin T. Dunn of Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Marie Rice of Rover and Mrs. Weltha Wheeler of Ft. Smith; 19 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Saturday. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 1965)
John D. Riddle, 97 of Rover died Thursday in a Danville nursing home. He was a retired farmer and a Baptist.
Survivors include two stepsons, Hugh Dunn of Memphis and Melvin T. Dunn of Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Marie Rice of Rover and Mrs. Weltha Wheeler of Ft. Smith; 19 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Saturday. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 1965)
Mrs. Mamie Riddle, age 66 of Rover, wife of J.D. Riddle, died Friday at her home. She was a native of Water Valley, MS. and a member of the Rover Baptist Church.
Other survivors include two sons, Hugh W. Dunn of Memphis and Melvin T. Dunn of Texas; a step-son, Earnest T. Dunn of Florida; three step-daughters, Mrs. Edna Riddle of Texas, Mrs. Weltha Wheeler of Belleville and Mrs. Marie Rice of Rover; two brothers, William B. Cook of Memphis and John L. Cook of Water Valley; a sister, Mrs. Lula Carter of Mississippi and 18 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on July 1963)
Mrs. Mamie Riddle, age 66 of Rover, wife of J.D. Riddle, died Friday at her home. She was a native of Water Valley, MS. and a member of the Rover Baptist Church.
Other survivors include two sons, Hugh W. Dunn of Memphis and Melvin T. Dunn of Texas; a step-son, Earnest T. Dunn of Florida; three step-daughters, Mrs. Edna Riddle of Texas, Mrs. Weltha Wheeler of Belleville and Mrs. Marie Rice of Rover; two brothers, William B. Cook of Memphis and John L. Cook of Water Valley; a sister, Mrs. Lula Carter of Mississippi and 18 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on July 1963)
Mrs. J. D. Riddle, 83, formerly Miss Margaret Melba Jones, died in her home in Rover Wednesday. She was a native of Yell county.
Surviving relatives include her husband; two daughters, Mrs. W. H. Wheeler of Belleville and Mrs. Charlie Rice of Dover; a brother, Jake Jones of Mt. George; three sisters, Mrs. John Madron and Mrs. Edd Madron, both of Holdenville, Okla., and Mrs. Jim Madron of Arizona, and 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held today in Rover Baptist Church. Burial was in New Bethel Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Arkansas Democrat Newspaper, Little Rock, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 10, 1949)
Scotty Lee Riddle Scotty Lee Riddle, 23, of Little Rock and formerly of Gravelly, was fatally injured about 6:15 p.m. Saturday (Oct 1) in Little Rock when his motorcycle collided with a car at Lancaster Road and Wycliffe Drive in the southwest part of the city. Riddle was a Little Rock patrolman, but was off duty at the time of the accident. Little Rock police said that the accident occurred when Mrs. Cathy Ann Paladino, 24, also of Little Rock, who was driving a 1977 International Scout north on Lancaster, attempted to turn left onto Wycliffe and collided with Riddle's southbound 1977 Suzuki. Riddle was pronounced dead at the Baptist Medical Center shortly after the accident. Mrs. Paladino was charged with making an improper left turn. Riddle joined the Police Department on December 29, 1975. He was a native of Springerville, Arizona and the son of Eric and Genean Riddle and he was amember of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include, other than his parents, his wife, Mrs. Doris Jones Riddle; one daughter, Miss Lana Jean Riddle of the home; two brothers, Johnny Riddle of Gravelly and Wayne Riddle of Little Rock; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Smith of Gravelly.
Funeral services were held at the Gravelly Methodist Church Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 with the Rev. Melvin Clifford officiating. Interment was in the Parks Cemetery. Casket bearers were Sgt. Carroll Harrison, Officer Bill Wood, Officer Larry Ironside, Officer Mike Willingham, Officer R.G. LaMaster, Officer Max Spriggs, and Officer N.F. Williams. Arrangements and service was in care of the Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 5, 1977)
Beverly A. Ridenour, age 69, of Havana entered Eternal Rest on Wednesday, July 11, 2012. Beverly was born April 27, 1943 in Scott City, KS to the late Oliver Jefferson & Loretta Mae Canaday Armstrong. Beverly was retired from Wayne Farms in Danville and was a member of the Havana Assembly of God Church. She was a hardworking and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and friend to many.
Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, daughter-in-law Janet Ridenour and great-grandson Aiden Alvey.
Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Charles E. Ridenour; siblings, Carmelita Warren and husband Bob, Missie Goodin, Robert Armstrong and wife Lynn all of Las Vegas NV; her children & spouses, Steven & Kris Ridenour of Havana, Philip & Pam Ridenour of Chickalah Mountain, Stephanie & John, Jr. Foster of Havana, Jason & Anna Ridenour of Havana, James & Ronda Ridenour of Belleville; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was July 12, 2012 at Earl Ladd Cemetery. Pallbearers were Steven Ridenour, Philip Ridenour, Jason Ridenour, John Foster, Jr., Don Ridenour and James Ridenour. Honorary Pallbearers were Kyle Ridenour, Jacques Ridenour, Jacob Braden, Alex Ridenour, Andrew Ridenour, Ethan Ridenour and Colt Ridenour. Memorials may be made to Arkansas River Valley Hospice, 2405 E. Parkway, Russellville. AR 72802. 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 Jul 18, 2012)
Bobby Gene Ridenour, 78, of Ola, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2016, in Danville, Arkansas. He was a retired transmission specialist and of the Pentecostal faith.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Fay Ridenour.
Funeral service was held at 2 p.m., Saturday, February 20, 2016, at A New Beginning Church in Bates, Arkansas with interment at Springhill Cemetery under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood, Arkansas.
He is survived by his wife, Wanda Ridenour; four daughters, Shelba Mitchell, Sherry Boursh, Debbie Boulson and Carla Youngdahl; two stepsons, Peter Koeppe and John Rose; brothers, Charles Ridenour and Virgil Ridenour; one sister, Phylis Goines; fifteen grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and four step grandchildren. Pallbearers included Peter Koeppe, John Rose, Brandon Mitchell, Robert Mitchell, Scott Boulson and Kevin Payne. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 2, 2016)
Charles Edward Ridenour, age 81, of Havana passed away Monday, June 5, 2017, at his home. He was born July 17, 1935, in Figure-Five, Arkansas to the late Oscar & Ethel Chester Ridenour. He was a member of the Havana Assembly of God Church. He retired from self-employment.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Beverly Ann Ridenour of 53 years; daughter-in-law, Janet Ridenour; great-grandson, Aiden Alvey; brothers, Glen, Bobby, Donny Ray Ridenour; sister, Lola Nelson.
Survivors include his wife Laverne Ridenour; children Steven Ridenour and his wife Kris of Havana, Philip Ridenour and his wife Pam of Chickalah Mountain, Stephanie Foster and her husband John of Havana, Jason Ridenour and his wife Anna of Havana, and James Ridenour and his wife Ronda of Belleville; Don Ridenour and his wife Susan of Belleville; Pam Woodson of Belleville; 17 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Virgil Ridenour and his wife Reba of Rock Island, Oklahoma; sister, Phyllis Goines of Waldron.
Graveside was held at 1:30 pm Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at Earl Ladd Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolence at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 14, 2017)
Ethel Mae Ridenour, age 79, of Belleville, AR died Monday, August 17, 1998 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. She was born December 30, 1918 at Atlantic, Iowa to Elva and Laverda Mae Kerr Chester and was a member of Bates Pentecostal Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Ridenour; and two brothers, Jack and Earl Chester.
Survivors include four sons, Charles and Glen Ridenour of Belleville, Bobby Ridenour of Hartford, AR and Virgil Ridenour of Rock Island, OK; two daughters, Lola Nelson of Oklahoma City, OK and Phyllis Goines of Huntington, AR; three brothers, Muriel Chester of Kansas and Max and Loyd Chester both of Iowa; two sisters, Pearl Atkinson of Shirley, AR and Ester Wilfang of Fairfield Bay, AR; 21 grandchildren; 45 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren
Funeral and burial were in Coaldale by Evans Funeral Service of Poteau, OK. Local arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Service of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 26, 1998)
Glen A. Ridenour, age 62, of Belleville died Tuesday, March 4, 2003 at his home in Belleville. Mr. Ridenour was born February 16, 1941 in Monroe, Oklahoma to the late Oscar E. and Ethel Mae Chester Ridenour. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Havana and was preceded in death by a brother, Donnie Ray Ridenour and a sister, Lola Nelson.
Survivors are his wife of 44 years, Laverne Sherrill Ridenour, a son and daughter-in-law, Don and Susan Ridenour of Belleville; daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Kim Woodson of Belleville; three brothers, Charles Ridenour of Belleville, Bobby Ridenour of Waldron, Virgil Ridenour of Rock Island, Oklahoma; one sister, Phyllis Goines of Waldron; Grandchildren, Lance Woodson, Angie Woodson, Amanda Woodson and Nathan Ridenour, all of Belleville and several nephews and nieces.
Services were held Friday, February 7, 2003 at the First Assembly of God Church in Havana with Rev. Eddy Morton and Dr. L. Compton George officiating. Interment was in Earl Ladd Cemetery, Danville by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Pallbearers were, Jason Ridenour, James Ridenour, Steven Ridenour, Phillip Ridenour, Heath Ridenour, Tim Davis, Lance Woodson, and Chad Vestal. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 12, 2003)
Janet Lee Ridenour, age 43, of Havana, died Thursday, April 7, 2005 at her home in Havana. She was born on January 9, 1962 in Danville, AR. She was a poultry grower and an active member of the Havana Assembly of God Church.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Jackie Lynn and Jimmy Glenn Wiser.
Survivors include her husband, Steven Ridenour; parents, Roger and Helen Mott Wiser of Havana; son, Kyle Ridenour; daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Justin Minnie; granddaughter, Alexis Minnie and twin grandsons arriving soon of Havana; sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Jim Perry of Russellville; father and mother-in-law, Charles and Beverly Ridenour of Havana; brothers and sisters-in-law, Philip and Pam Ridenour of Chickalah Mountain, Stephanie and John Foster, Jr., Jason and Anna Ridenour all of Havana, James and Ronda Ridenour of Centerville and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 9, 2005 at the Havana Assembly of God with Reverend Bob Caldwell officiating. Burial was held at Piney Cemetery in Havana. Pallbearers were Gary McCourt, Donald Parks, Eddie Knight, Bruce Bland, Ray White and Mason Wilhite. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 13, 2005)
Carroll "Carl" Ridgley, 59, of Atkins died Tuesday, July 30, 2002 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. Born February 26, 1943 in Pope County, he was the son of the late Edward E. and Jewell Dean Mooney Ridgley.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Jewell and Michael Ramey of Dardanelle, brothers, Virnale L. Ridgley of Sacramento, CA, Ernest Ridgley of Pottsville; sisters, his twin sister, Carlene Hill of Rover, Alline Holt of Pottsville, and Joann Ridgley of south New Hope; granddaughters, Lucy Ramey, Kim Sloan, and Katherine Sloan, all of Dardanelle, and a great-granddaughter, Shye Ramey of Dardanelle.
A memorial service was held at South New Hope Assembly of God at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 3rd. The Rev. C. R. Young officiated. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 7, 2002)
Faye Ridgley, age 65 of Pottsville, AR, died Saturday, February 26, 2005.She was born September 30, 1939 at Pope County to Clyde and Nora Coffman. She was an active member of South New Hope Assembly of God Church and the Pope County O.E.M. Ladies' Auxiliary. Married to Adam Ernest Ridgley on May 31, 1958 and thereafter lived and loved each other till present time in Pottsville, AR. They raised four children, one daughter, Jana Louise Tippin and husband, Randy Tippin of Russellville, three sons, Allen Lee Ridley of Pottsville, Michael Dean Ridgley and wife Sarah of Gulfport, Mississippi, Jeremy David Ridgley of Russellville; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Billy H. and Geraldene Coffman, of Atkins, Johnny and Kathleen Coffman of Moreland, AR, H. Ray Coffman of Greenwood, AR, C. Edward and Greta Coffman of Austin, TX; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Lilly A. and Glen Edwards of Conway, AR, Mattie L. and Robert Hodge of Rockport, TX; five grandchildren, three step grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, and numerous relatives and friends.
Funeral service was held March 2, 2005, at South New Hope Assembly of God Church. Interment was at Pisgah Cemetery. Pallbearers are Ken Smith, Frank Mathis, Melvin Jackson, Kenneth Wooten, Jim Smith, Jim Moorehouse, David Hurley, and Jeff Fryer. Honorary Pallbearers include members of the Pope County O.E.M. and Ladies Auxiliary. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 9, 2005)
Virnal Leroy Ridgley, age 83 of Dardanelle, died Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at his home. He was born September 20, 1926 at Pottsville to the late Edward and Ella Carr Ridgley. He was of the Pentecostal Faith and was a member of the VFW and DAY.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Rosie Ridgley; his parents one brother, Carl Ridgley.
Survivors include four boys, J. D., Jimmy, and Kenny Ridgley all of Sacramento, CA, Robert Ridgley of Pottsville; four daughters, Shirley Bell, Yvonne Johnson and Nevonne Roina all of Sacramento, CA and Caroline Cauley of Dardanelle; three sisters, Carolyn Gadberry, JoAnn Ridgley, both of Dardanelle, Alline Holt of Pottsville; one brother, Ernest Ridgley of Lamar; thirty-four grandchildren, fifty-nine great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren and many other relatives.
Visitation was held Friday, June 4, 2010 at Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Services and burial will be in Sacramento, CA at a later time. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 9, 2010)
Betty Lou Ridling, age 66 of Dardanelle, died Thursday, December 3, 2009 at River Valley Medical Center. She was born April 6, 1943 in Little Rock to the late Jackson and Mae Beaird Bush.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Earl Ridling; a son, Jessie Jackson Bush.
Survivors include five sisters, Louise Martin of Little Rock, Mary Cordon, Lorene Jones, Sue Bush and Nancy Bush all of Dardanelle; two brothers, Jackson Bush, LeRoy Bush both of Dardanelle; two daughters, Etta Mae Blackburn of Oregon, Linda Carol Gann of Missouri; three grandchildren and a host of nephews and nieces.
Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 23, 2009)
Carl Ridpath, 28, of Fort Smith was killed instantly at about 10 p.m. Saturday when he was struck by a bus on Highway 10 near Birta. Ridpath had moved to Fort Smith about six months ago from Nimrod. Sheriff Herman McCormick said Ridpath's car had slipped off the highway and he apparently was struck as he stood on the highway trying to flag down the bus. McCormick said the driver of the bus said that he was driving through dense pockets of fog and that he didn't see Ridpath until it was too late. No charges have been filed.
Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Ridpath of Nimrod; five sisters, Mrs. Robert Scott and Miss Joyce Ridpath of Nimrod; Mrs. Robert Scott and Miss Joyce Ridpath of Fort Smith, Mrs. H. LO. Dennison of Independence, Mo., Mrs. George Bentley of Little Rock and Mrs. Herman Morris of Nimrod. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 5, 1961)
Rev. W. E. Jerry Rigdon, age 89, of Dardanelle died Saturday, July 17, 2004, at Dardanelle Hospital in Dardanelle. He was born July 8, 1915 in Heber Springs, Arkansas to the late William E. and Fannie L. (McDoughle) Rigdon. He was a minister, a member of the VFW Boyce-Woods Post 3141, an Army Veteran.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia M. Rigdon, a brother, Mike Rigdon, daughter-in-law, Myra Rigdon, sister, Mary Dunham.
Survivors include his two sons and daughter-in-law, Glen and Lisa Rigdon, Angleton, Texas, Steve Rigdon, Russellville; daughter, and son-in-law, Karen S. and Brian Donhue, Bear, Delaware; brother, Herchel Rigdon, Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held July 21, 2004 at Dardanelle First Baptist Church with Rev. Wiley Jones and Rev. Milton Cowling officiating. Interment was held at New Hope Cemetery, Dardanelle. Arrangements were made by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 28, 2004)
Christa Maxine Johnson Rigg, age 69, of Dayton, TX died October 16, 2000. She was born September 26, 1931 at Mt. Pine, AR. She was a former resident of Aly, Story, Mt. Ida and Hot Springs, AR and was retired from Sears.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gip and Jewel Bratton Johnson; a sister, Colleen Swaim; two brothers, Bobby Joe and J. D. Johnson and her son, Gary L. Hutchison.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia "Pat" Bilbrey of Benton; son, Roger Hickey of Dayton, TX; her daughter-in-law, Donna Hutchison of Glenwood; a sister, Erma Johnson McKinney of Clear Lake, TX; three grandchildren and a great grandson.
Services were October 20 at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Glenwood with Elder Wayne Cooper officiating. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home of Glenwood. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 8, 2000)
Mrs. P.D. Rigg died Thanksgiving Day in a rest home in Augusta, Kansas. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 21, 1961)
Perry David Rigg, 74 resident of Augusta, Kans, died there at 8:45 o'clock Tuesday, Oct. 14, 1947. A retired rural mail carrier was born Feb. 16, 1873. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, October 30, 1947)
Barbara Gean Riker, lover of all things turquoise in color, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville. She was the oldest of nine children born to Paul and Ona Saleene Foster Stinnett on August 23, 1939, in London, Arkansas. She married her true soulmate, David Lee Riker, August 30, 1956, after he proposed to her in her yearbook her junior year in high school. The following year, she graduated from Glendale High school in Glendale, Arizona. Barbara and David raised four children to adulthood and fostered and cared for a multitude of others through her life-time. She was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church in Dardanelle. She taught Sunday School at several churches as she served alongside David as he pastored churches in Arkansas. She was a homemaker and a freelancer in occasional careers. She was a very talented floral designer and owned her own antique and floral design shop in Dardanelle called Earthly Delights. Barbara's greatest adventure came in 1989 when she and David were employed on a civilian contract at McMurdo Station on the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica. During that time, she was the oldest woman at McMurdo Station, a feat she loved to tell you about. Her job titles ranged from postman, to data entry, to sea ice shuttle operator, to the only woman on a sixty man construction crew. She was known as "Mom" literally to the ends of the earth! In later years, her health kept her home a lot, but she found ways to occupy her time including becoming the "Queen of Pinterest".
To date, her Pinterest boards have 190,546 pins and 2,199 followers! If you want to know what she enjoyed, look at her Pinterest boards! Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Herschel "Buddy" Stinnett, Jerry Stinnett and a sister Linda Falbo.
Barbara is survived by her husband, David Lee Riker, of Dardanelle; three daughters, Rhonda Knapp (Ron), of Connecticut; Davelle Gilliland (Rich), of Tempe, Karla Hall (Mike), of Conway; a son, John Riker (Rhonda) of Dardanelle; Seven grandchildren, Adam Halliburton, Philip Halliburton, Madison Knapp, Jake Knapp, Taylor Castleberry (Zach), Layne Ball (Casey), and Rani Gwin; two great granddaughters, Spencer and Cameron Castleberry; four sisters, Joyce Falbo, Patsy Rhoton, Leda Rogge (Dick), Susan Beckman; and a brother, Bob Stinnett (Jana).
Service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 16, 2017 at First Free Will Baptist Church in Dardanelle with visitation an hour prior to service time. Bro. Jared Higginbotham will officiate. Burial will be at Ard Cemetery in Dardanelle by Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home, 220 John Babish Lane, Russellville, AR 72801 or https://www.arkansashospice.org/foundation/donate/donatenow.aspx. Internet obituary and online guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sep 20, 2017)
Audie Houston Riley, 93, of Danville died Thursday, August 4, 2005 at Chambers Hospital in Danville. He was born May 29, 1912, in Wewoka, Oklahoma, son of Willie Waco and Minnie Henry Riley. He was a farmer and a member of the Rover First Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Carl Edsel Riley; two brothers, Robert Riley and Jeff Riley; three grandchildren, Dennis Ray Stone, Teresa Lynn Howard, Jeanette Hunt and a great- grandson, Joshua Woodward.
Survivors are his wife of 22 years, Inez Cathey Riley of Rover; five sons, and daughters-in-law, Rudy and Dorothy Riley of Russellville, Albert Houston and Sharon Riley of Cabot, Lenual Raydale and Sherri Riley of Haughton, LA, Bruce and Tammy Riley of Little Rock, Bryan and Faith Riley of Wicks: two daughters and sons-in-law, Wilma Geane and Glenn Stone of Texarkana, Patricia and Joe Howard of Plainview, two stepchildren and their spouses, Laveda and Monroe Hunt of Plainview, Laveane and Scott Lovelady of Greenbrier; 27 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held on Saturday, August 6, 2005 at the Rover First Baptist Church with Rev. Monroe Hunt officiating. Internment was in New Bethel Cemetery. Grandsons served as pallbearers. Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 17, 2005)
Audie Houston Riley, 93, of Danville died Thursday, August 4, 2005 at Chambers Hospital in Danville. He was born May 29, 1912, in Wewoka, Oklahoma, son of Willie Waco and Minnie Henry Riley. He was a farmer and a member of the Rover First Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents a son, Carl Edsel Riley two brothers, Robert Riley and Jeff Riley three grandchildren, Dennis Ray Stone, Teresa Lynn Howard, Jeanette Hunt and a great grandson, Joshua Woodward.
Survivors are his wife of 22 years, Inez Cathey Riley of Rover five sons, and daughters-in-law, Rudy and Dorothy Riley of Russellville, Albert Houston and Sharon Riley of Little Rock, Bryan and Faith Riley of Wicks two daughters and sons-in-law, Wilma Geane and Glenn Stone of Texarkana, Patricia and Joe Howard of Plainview, Laveane and Scott Lovelady of Greenbrier 27 grandchildren 44 great-grandchildren and 15 great great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held on Saturday, August 6, 2005 at the Rover First Baptist Church with Rev. Monroe Hunt officiating. Internment was in New Bethel Cemetery. Grandsons served as pallbearers. Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 10, 2005)
Audie Houston Riley, 93, of Danville died Thursday, August 4, 2005 at Chambers Hospital in Danville. He was born May 29, 1912, in Wewoka, Oklahoma, son of Willie Waco and Minnie Henry Riley. He was a farmer and a member of the Rover First Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents a son, Carl Edsel Riley two brothers, Robert Riley and Jeff Riley three grandchildren, Dennis Ray Stone, Teresa Lynn Howard, Jeanette Hunt and a great-grandson, Joshua Woodward.
Survivors are his wife of 22 years, Inez Cathey Riley of Rover five sons, and daughters-in-law, Rudy and Dorothy Riley of Russellville, Albert Houston and Sharon Riley of Cabot, Lenual Ray dale and Sherri Riley of Haughton, LA, Bruce and Tammy Riley of Little Rock, Bryan and Faith Riley of Wicks two daughters and sons-in-law, Wilma Geane and Glenn Stone of Texarkana, Patricia and Joe Howard of Plainview, two stepchildren and their spouses, Laveda and Monroe Hunt of Plainview, Laveane and Scott Lovelady of Greenbrier 27 grandchildren 44 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held on Saturday, August 6, 2005 at the Rover First Baptist Church with Rev. Monroe Hunt officiating. Internment was in New Bethel Cemetery. Grandsons served as pallbearers. Corn well Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 17, 2005)
A graveside ceremony honoring and remembering the life of Auther Lee "Art" Riley will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at the New Bethel Cemetery in Gilkey, Arkansas. The family will receive visitors from 2-4 PM Monday at the Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville, Arkansas. Local arrangements have been entrusted to Rice Funeral Service. Born March 17, 1943 in Danville, Arkansas, Art was the son of Jeff and Amy Elmore Riley. He was one of five children raised on their family farm near Gilkey. Art graduated with the Class of 1961. Following high school, he helped his father build a house on some land passed down in the family. He also spent some time working for a construction company in Little Rock prior to enlisting in the United States Navy. Art studied Forestry at the University of Hawaii while serving all over the Pacific. It was during his military tenure that he was introduced to Cathie Reed. Interestingly, Art and Cathie were introduced on a blind date by another couple, Art and Cathie's best friends. Cathie knew he was "the one" when she first gazed into his blue eyes. The couple would write each other continually and spend time dating when his military leave permitted them to do so. He was honorably discharged in 1966 and the couple married January 20, 1967. They just celebrated 50 wonderful years together. Most of Art's career was spent gainfully employed by American Airlines. He moved to Oklahoma in 1985 to work as an aircraft mechanic and retired as a quality assurance inspector in 2009. Art loved aviation and spent many hours flying airplanes. He learned to fly while working at Central Flying Service in Little Rock. He also was employed by Weyerhaeuser early in his career where he worked in maintenance, as well as a pilot. Art was known by many to be fair-minded and well balanced. No matter what, he always told the truth. Art was mechanically inclined and known for his ability to build most anything. Many great memories were made with his son, Chad during their fishing trips to Arkansas. Later in life, Art really enjoyed politics and staying current on events discussed in the media. He knew the stories well and his opinions were well respected by all who knew him. In fact, Art was recently encouraged to run for political office. He will be dearly missed by numerous friends and family whom he loved dearly.
Surviving family members include his wife Cathie Riley of Claremore; his son Chad Michael Riley of Mount Prospect, IL; and his two brothers: Carlton Riley of Gilkey, AR; and Joe Riley of Scottdale, PA.
Art was preceded in death by his parents; his sister Shirley Melton; and his brother Rickey Riley. Rice Funeral Service - All rights res Arrangements by Rice Funeral Service, Claremore, Oklahoma and Cornwell Funeral Home Danville, Arkansas. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 19, 2017)
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