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LeDain Rogers, age 68, of Booneville passed away Friday, September 04, 2015, at Oak Manor Nursing & Rehab Center Booneville. He was born June 5,1947, in Belleville, Arkansas to the late Gene and Florence Wilkerson Rogers. He was a 1965, Graduate of Belleville High School. He was a truck driver for Littlefield Oil and R & R Pipeline. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and a 43 year member of Blocher Masonic Lodge #247 Booneville.
He was preceded in death by his parents; infant brothers, Robert & Danny Rogers; brother, David Rogers and sister, Doris Bariola.
Survivors include sons, Jeffery Rogers of Booneville; Justin Rogers of Fayetteville; siblings; Bud & Linda Rogers of Lavaca; Mollie & Sonny Copeland of Bryant; Jim & Davina Rogers of Belleville; Elaine Hancock of Batesville; Richard & Susan Rogers of Pearcy; Mike & Heather Rogers of Belleville; Lynda Gaye Rogers of Winslow; and Lori Ann & Ron Mitchell of Mabelvale; step-mother, Mamie Rogers of Danville; step-siblings, Albert Horn of Danville; Bobby Horn of Centerville; Kathryn Wooten of Dardanelle; Patricia Albertson of Fayetteville; Nancy Brown of Pottsville.
Graveside service with Masonic Rites was held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at Russell Cemetery in Belleville with Rev. Bobby Alexander officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville Online and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sept 9, 2015)
Lessie Laura-Rogers, age 82 of Russellville, AR, widow of Sigle C. Rogers, died Saturday, February 10, 2001 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, AR. She was born November 24, 1918 in Beaumont, TX to the late Ben and Lena Youngblood Watkins. She was a homemaker and mother, member of the Dardanelle Church of Christ and retired from International Shoe after 19 years.
She was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters.
Survivors are two sons and daughters-in-law, Arvale C. and Pamela Rogers of New York City, NY, Lee and Sarah Rogers of Russellville, AR; two brothers, Rayford Watkins of Waco, TX, Donald Watkins and James Watkins both of Farmersville, TX; two sisters, Frances White of Washington, TX and LaVerda Peters of Houston, TX; four grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
Service was February 13, 2001 at the Dardanelle Church of Christ with Bro. Ralph Weinhold officiating. Interment was in Rest Haven Cemetery, Russellville, AR, by Cornell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Memorials may be made to the Church of Christ, 209 Union St. Dardanelle, AR 72834 or the Russellville Senior Center, 105 South Rochester, Russellville, AR 72801. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 14, 2001)
Lois Trilba Rogers was born July 8, 1916 at the Rogers Hotel in Havana, Arkansas. She went to be with her Lord on October 18, 2008. She was the daughter of William "Bill" Rogers and Molly Ramsey Rogers. She spent most of her working years in Little Rock and moved to Hot Springs in the 1960's. She has been a resident at the Yell County Nursing Home in Ola since 2001. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and the Telephone Pioneers of America.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Troy, Trenton, Ted and Therman and her sisters, Ratha Rogers Wiser and Ellen Rogers Slone. Lois was a retired telephone operator for Southwestern Bell and worked at Fort Robinson during WWII. She has also done many charitable works including in the 1950's making 200 lbs of peanut brittle to sell for the March of Dimes and 200 fruitcakes to raise money for a television for the boy's ward at Children's Hospital. Lois was also an avid dog lover and bird watcher. Her family stories, sense of humor and smile will be greatly missed.
She is survived by many nieces and nephews, including Marti and Charlie Marx of California, Pat and Herb Looney of Oregon, Ida Sue Hall of Havana, Mary Nell and Coby OlIham of Indiana, and Bob and Barbara Rogers of Havana.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Havana Presbyterian Church with Rev. Moises Chan officiating. Burial was in the Havana Cemetery under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Pallbearers were Frank Wiser, Robert Dickson, Mike Hall, Orval Shore and Robert Rogers. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 22, 2008)
Loy Don Rogers Sr., 72, of Booneville, departed this life on Wednesday, July 8, 2015, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born October 6, 1942, in Belleville to Willie Martin (Bud) and Oniedia Capps Rogers. Don was retired from Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad where he worked as a foreman and supervisor. He had been the owner of Rogers Gulf/Chevron Service station in Booneville. He served three terms as Justice of the Peace on the Logan County Quorum Court. He was a member of the Glendale Baptist Church for many years.
He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Orval and Kenneth Rogers.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, July 11, 2015, at the Glendale Baptist Church near Booneville with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery in Booneville, under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife of nearly fifty three years, Sandra Jean Rogers of the home; two Daughters, Brenda Brewer and husband, Aaron of Booneville and Nancy Rowbotham and husband, Tom of Minnesota; one son, Loy Don Rogers Jr. and Evelyn of Little Rock ; five sisters, Christine Miller of Waveland, Eululia Mills of Fort Smith, Dean Mills of Greenwood, Nell Pruitt of Russellville, and Patsy Taylor of Booneville; one brother, Billy Rogers of Fort Smith; five grandchildren, Brittany Goff and Justin Goff, Blake Haley and Kincaid, Colin and Olivia Rowbotham, step great granddaughter, Callie Goff; several nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Pallbearers were Loy Don Rogers Jr., Tom Rowbotham, Aaron Brewer, Justin Goff, Blake Haley and Kincaid Rowbotham. Honorary pallbearers were Brittany Goff, Colin Rowbotham, and Olivia Rowbotham. Visitation will be Friday from 5 to 7:00 P.M. at Roberts Funeral Home, www.robertsfh.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 15, 2015)
Loy Don Rogers Sr., 72, of Booneville, departed this life on Wednesday, July 8, 2015, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born October 6, 1942, in Belleville to Willie Martin (Bud) and Oniedia Capps Rogers. Don was retired from Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad where he worked as a foreman and supervisor. He had been the owner of Rogers Gulf/Chevron Service station in Booneville. He served three terms as Justice of the Peace on the Logan County Quorum Court. He was a member of the Glendale Baptist Church for many years.
He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Orval and Kenneth Rogers.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, July 11, 2015, at the Glendale Baptist Church near Booneville with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery in Booneville, under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife of nearly fifty three years, Sandra Jean Rogers of the home; two Daughters, Brenda Brewer and husband, Aaron of Booneville and Nancy Rowbotham and husband, Tom of Minnesota; one son, Loy Don Rogers Jr. and Evelyn of Little Rock ; five sisters, Christine Miller of Waveland, Eululia Mills of Fort Smith, Dean Mills of Greenwood, Nell Pruitt of Russellville, and Patsy Taylor of Booneville; one brother, Billy Rogers of Fort Smith; five grandchildren, Brittany Goff and Justin Goff, Blake Haley and Kincaid, Colin and Olivia Rowbotham, step great granddaughter, Callie Goff; several nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Pallbearers were Loy Don Rogers Jr., Tom Rowbotham, Aaron Brewer, Justin Goff, Blake Haley and Kincaid Rowbotham. Honorary pallbearers were Brittany Goff, Colin Rowbotham, and Olivia Rowbotham. Visitation will be Friday from 5 to 7:00 P.M. at Roberts Funeral Home, www.robertsfh.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 15, 2015)
Mamie Lois Rogers, age 84, of Belleville passed away January 16, 2017, at Mitchell's Nursing Home. Mamie was born April 7, 1932, in Waltreak, Arkansas to the late Albert & Dora Pledger Noblett. She was a mother and homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, Merrel Horn and Gene Rogers; son, Ralph Horn; siblings, Cecil Noblett, Jocie Ross, Rachael Burfield, Earl Noblett, Odell Noblett, Harold Noblett, Sylvia Emery, James Rose; step-sons, David Rogers, Ledain Rogers and step-daughter, Doris Bariola; sons-in-law, Jerry Brown and Sonny Hancock.
Survivors include her children, Kathryn & James Wooten of Dardanelle; Trish & Robert Albertson of Fayetteville, Albert & Glenda Horn of Danville; Bobby & Elizabeth Horn of Centerville; Nancy Brown of Pottsville; stepchildren, Bud & Linda Rogers of Lavaca; Mollie & Sonny Copeland of Bryant; Jimbo & Davina Rogers of Belleville; Elaine Hancock of Batesville; Richard & Susan Rogers of Pearcy; Mike & Heather Rogers of Belleville Lynda Gaye Rogers of Winslow; Lori Ann & Ron Mitchell of Mabelvale; sister, Betty Morse of Danville; numerous, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great- great-grandchildren and great-grcat-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm Friday, January 20, 2017, at Wilson Freewill Baptist Church with Bro. Bob Alexander and Bro. Dennis Horn officiating. Burial was at Union Hill Cemetery. Visitation was held from 6 to 8 pm Thursday at the funeral home. Pallbearers include Michael Horn, Brad Horn, Jake Pace, Lewis Horn, Duane Noblett, and Don Noblett. Honorary pallbearers include Joseph Horn, Russell Horn, Mark Wooten, Jeff Wooten and Alex Brown. 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 Jan 25, 2017)
Mrs. Manervia Rogers, 86, of the nursing home in Danville and Rt. 2, Havana, died June 23 at a hospital in Danville. She was a Baptist and the widow of the late D.E. Rogers.
Survivors include two sons, Oliver of Booneville and Eugene of Belleville; two daughters, Mrs. Verna Parker of Havana and Mrs. Grace Foster of Ft. Smith; 18 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 1966)
Mrs. Mary Ellen Rogers born February 2, 1870 and died February 18, 1950 at the home of her niece, Mrs. Inez Hines, Waldron. She was a member of the Baptist Church and lived a devoted Christian life. Burial was at Moore's Chapel Monday afternoon.
She is survived by her four children, Andrew Rogers, Oxford, Kansas, Sidney Rogers, Los Angeles, Calif. Mrs. Nancy Gibbs, Grand Junction, Colo. and Mrs. Voiozie Harkey, Oxnard, Calif., and a host of other relatives and friends. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 23, 1950)
Matt Rogers was born January 28, 1872 and departed this life September 25, 1949 at the age of 77 years 7 months and 28 days. He was born on Mt. Magazine, Logan County and resided in the surrounding vicinity his entire life. He was united in marriage to Kate Manes in 1890, and to this union eleven children were born, eight of who survive. He was converted and joined the Premitative Baptist Church in his early married life.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Clara Rogers of Havana; four sons, Joe of Magazine, Edd and Bud of Havana and Jim of Fairfax, Okla. four daughters, Lizzie and Gladys of Blue Mountain, Leta of Havana, and Ola of England, Ark. Seven step children, Noah of Austin, Texas, Preston of Elevenworth, Kans., Arthur of Belleville, Mrs. Ethel Dubois of Popular Bluff, Mo. Mrs. Sarah Bland of Corning, Mrs. Clara Rogers of Belleville, Mrs. John Blackwell of Danville; two half-brothers, Calip and Thedra, and one half-sister, Effie all of Poteau, Okla.; 63 grand children and19 great grandchildren and a host of friends. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 29, 1949)
DARDANELLE - Funeral for Millard J. Rogers, age 75, of Route 2, Dardanelle, who died Saturday, October 6, 1984 in a one-vehicle accident on Highway 27, will be at 2 p. m. Wednesday at Cornwell Chapel by the Rev. Bonda Moyer. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. He was a retired machinist, and son of the late Sinclair and Minnie Rogers.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Fayette Hancock Rogers; a son, Ed Rogers of the home; a daughter, Marilyn Painter of Hammond, Ind.; a brother, Ted Rogers of Wilmington, Calif.; a sister, Helen Gillum of Wilmington, and two grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1984)
Opal Rogers, 87 of Dardanelle, Arkansas passed away on Monday, July 4, 2016 in Russellville, Arkansas. She was born on March 26, 1929 to her parents Elphie and Carrie (Balden) Rogers. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her daughter, Sharlene Rogers of Dardanelle; two sons, Mike Rogers and wife Kandy of Dardanelle and Steven W. Roger and wife Vickie of Clarksville; her sister, Margaret Palmer of Madison, Alabama; four grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, July 8, 2016 at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/paris (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 13, 2016)
Russell Lynn Rogers, age 36, of Waldron, AR died Wednesday, May 20, 1998 at his home. He was a fork lift driver and a Baptist.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Rogers and paternal grandparents, Matt and Elva Rogers.
He is survived by his mother and step-father, Donna and Glenn Stanfill of Waldron, AR; maternal grandparents, Holland and Inez Piles of Parks, AR; a sister, Tanya Fretz of Mena, AR; a niece, Talyssa Fretz of Mena, AR; aunts and uncles, Keith and Rhonda Piles, Leamon and Edna Piles and Rainey and Dorothy Ridenhour and a favorite pet dog, Sissy.
Funeral service was May 23, 1998 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, AR. Burial was at Sehorn Cemetery near Waldron. Pallbearers were Justin, Dan, Don Ridenhour, Tim Combs, Richie Piles, Jason Piles, C. J. Miller and Marty Hitchcock. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 27, 1998)
DARDANELLE - Sigle C. Rogers, age 70, of Dardanelle died Thursday, October 23, 1986 at Veterans Hospital at Little Rock. He was a retired engineer at St. Mary's Hospital, and taught auto mechanics at Arkansas Tech University in the late 1940s and 1950s. He was a cattle farmer, a Navy veteran of World War II, a member of the Dardanelle Church of Christ, and a former member and deacon of Fifth and Greenwich Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lessie Watkins Rogers; two sons and daughters-in-law, Arvalle C. and Pamela Rogers of New York and Lee and Sarah Rogers of Russellville; his mother, Mrs. Callie Grady Rogers of Danville; two brothers, Elva Rogers of Belleville and T. F. Rogers of Houston, Texas; two sisters, Ella Mae Youngblood of Sweet Home, Ore. and Mavin Lloyd of Thornton, Miss. and three grandchildren, Brian Sinclair Rogers of Fayetteville, Stephanie Laura Rogers of Stanford, Conn. and Elizabeth Carol Rogers of Russellville.
Funeral will be at 10:30 a. m. Monday at Dardanelle Church of Christ by Jack Lawyer. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park by Humphrey Funeral Service. Active pallbearers will be Wilbur Newby, Alton Newby, Larry Lewellan, John Duvall, David Ruhl and L. L. Scott. Honorary pallbearers will be the doctors, nurses and staff at St. Mary's Hospital. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. The family will be at the Lee Rogers residence, 3 Wedgewood. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 10/23/1986)
Mrs. Susan Caroline Rogers, age 79, died February 26, 1954 at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Gerald Boyles, in Wichita, Kansas. Mrs. Rogers has been a resident of Wichita for the past eight years, having moved there from Havana.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Gerald Boyles of Wichita and Mrs. Kenneth Hawkins of Seattle, Wash.; three sons, Andy of Augusta, Kans. Irving of Wichita and Everett of Eagle Rock, Calif.; two brothers, Robert Lee and Henry Lee, both of Paris; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Her husband, Thomas Rogers, preceded her in death in 1921. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 YRS AGO, DANVILLE, ARKANSAS - Originally published on Thursday, March 4, 1954)
Ted William Rogers, 85, of Cave Junction, OR, died Wednesday, October 22, 1997 at Three Rivers Community Hospital's Dimmick campus. He was born March 8, 1912 in Havana, AR to Bill and Mollie Rogers. He married the former Norene Spivey on June 25, 1932 in Havana, AR. He moved to Los Angeles in 1938, where he worked as a burner in the shipyards. In 1949 he moved to O'Brien where he owned and operated a sawmill. He also did some chrome mining. During the 1950s and 60s he owned and operated Ted's Shell Service in Cave Junction and was known by his customers as "Smiling Ted. " In 1974 he retired from Mock Ford. Following his retirement, he raised bees and sold honey and new hives, when he became known by many as the "bee man" He enjoyed woodworking. He was a member of the Senior Citizen Dance Club. He was also on the board of directors of the Laurel Cemetery Association.
Survivors include a daughter, Pat Looney of Brookings; a brother, Therman Rogers of Redding, CA; a sister, Lois Rogers of Hot Springs, AR; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son, Mike, in 1977, a grandson, David, in 1984 and by his wife in 1986. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 12, 1997)
Thomas J. Rogers, 80, of Danville, died September 20 at the Yell County Hospital. He was born at Union Hill in Scott County. He was a Methodist.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lena Rogers of the home; one son, Dale Rogers of Danville; one daughter, Mrs. Juanita Herring of Benton; two grand-children and one great-grandson.
Services were at the Macedonia church Wednesday with burial in the Macedonia Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sep 1966)
Willie "Bud" Rogers, 56, died at the Yell County Hospital February 9. He was a farmer.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Onedia Capps Rogers; four sons, Orval Gene of Malvern, Kenneth Lee of Colorado, Loy Don of Kansas and Billy of Louisiana; five daughters, Mrs. Reba Christine Miller of Havana, Mrs. Eulalia Joyce Mills of Booneville, Mrs. Willow Dean Mills of Magazine, Mrs. Ruby Nell Pruitt of Russellville and Miss Patsy Ann Rogers of Havana; three brothers, Jim of Oklahoma, Joe of Magazine and Ed of Havana; four sisters, Mrs. Leta Hale, Mrs. Gladys Smith of Havana, Mrs. Liz Dickens of Blue Mtn. and Mrs. Ola Capps of California; and 17 grandchildren.
Funeral services were at the Moore's Chapel Church by Rev. E. O. Tackett and burial was in the Moore's Chapel Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 16, 1967)
Willis Elva Rogers, age 89 of Dardanelle, Arkansas, died Tuesday, February 5, 2008 in Dardanelle. He was born March 1, 1918 in Lead Hill, Arkansas to his parents Thomas F. and Callie (Grady) Rogers.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and two sisters.
He is survived by his wife Opal Allene (Jones) Rogers of Dardanelle, AR; daughter, Sharlene Rogers of Dardanelle, AR; sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Kandy Rogers of Dardanelle, AR, Steven W. and Vickie Rogers of Clarksville, AR; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Graveside service held Saturday, February 9, 2008 at the Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle under the direction of Roller Funeral Home - Paris. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 13, 2008)
Athena Rae Roina, infant daughter of Brian Kenneth Roina and KaCee Renee Johnson became an angel on Monday, October 17, 2016, at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center.
She was preceded in death by her great grandpa. Clearance Pye/Pye Johnson; great grandparents, Judy Wells Sparks, Rosie and Virnal Ridgley and an uncle, Michael Harris.
Survivors include her parents, Brian Roina and KaCee Johnson of Danville; brothers, Kayo Johnson (Kaylynn) of Russellville, Shawn Johnson, Eric Johnson, Lance Johnson and a sister, Alissa Johnson all of Danville; grandparents, Alan and Denise Johnson of Danville, Nevonne and David Roina of Sacramento, California; uncle and aunt, Justin and Holly Roina of Sacramento, California; great grandparents, Troy Sparks of Clarksville, Martha Johnson of Seminole, Oklahoma, Patricia Roina of Sacramento, California.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at Dacus Cemetery. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online guest book and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 19, 2016)
Christy Lynn Roland, 32, of Dardanelle died Friday, Dec. 2, 2005, at St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock. She was born February 15, 1973 in Dardanelle. She was a 1991 graduate of Dardanelle High School and was an employee for the City of Dardanelle.
Survivors are her husband, Kendall Roland; three daughters, Jessica, Savannah and Madison Lee of the home her mother, Brenda Apple Troyke of Dardanelle father and stepmother, Steve, Sr. and Teresa Troyke of Dardanelle; brother and wife, Steven, Jr. and Chrissy Troyke of Dardanelle; two sisters, Melissa Cochran of Delaware and Christina Jackson of Dardanelle grandparents, Dale and Wanda Apple and Wolfe Troyke, all of Dardanelle step-brother, Cliffie Mullins of Plainview and step-sister, Ashley Woodard of Dardanelle and a number of nephews and nieces.
Graveside services were held on Tuesday, December 6, 2005 at New Hope Cemetery with the Rev. Ed Heflin officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 7, 2005)
Four County War Dead Arrive In U. S. Four Yell County World War II dead are among the 5,442 American dead due to arrive in New York on April 1 and 2. Being returned from military cemeteries at Henry Chapel, Belgium, and Valor's and Epical, France are the bodies of Pfc. Opal M. Archer, son of Idus R. Archer of Danville, Pvt. Jeff Black, son of Mrs. Veto Black of Bluffton and Pvt. Earnest O. Rolland, son of Mrs. Loud M. Rollans, Rt. 2 Belleville. Being returned from a D-Day cemetery in Normandy is the body of Cpl. Pat H. Lassiter, Jr. husband of Edna L. Lassiter of Belleville. The information was released by the American Graves Registration Division at Memphis, where the bodies will be shipped for distribution to the homes. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 1, 1948)
Bentley B. Rollans, age 75, of Dardanelle died Saturday, November 2, 2002 at St. Mary's Regional Hospital in Russellville. Mr. Rollans was born December 17, 1926 in Delaware, Arkansas to the late Lonzo and Lillie McIntosh Rollans. He was a self-employed truck driver for Jack Wood Construction for forty years. He was a member and deacon of the First Baptist Church in Delaware.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, T. W. Rollans, Ted Rollans, and W. L. Rollans; four sisters, Leona Mowery, Loretta Peden, Dorothy Rollans, and Annie Rollans.
Survivors are his wife of 53 years, Mary Ann Pfeifer Rollans; two brothers, J. B. Rollans of Dardanelle, Tommy Rollans of Bryant; two sisters, Patsy Smith of Russellville, Joyce Jones of Sanger, California; several nephews, nieces, cousins and a host of friends.
Services were Tuesday, November 5, 2002, 2:00 p. m. at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Rev. Wiley Jones and Rev. Mark Lashley officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Lawrence Vaughn, Jr., Joel Vaughn, Gary Rollans, Ben Deal, Jeremy Rollans, Bucky Talley, Doug Prater, Bobby Rollans. Honorary were deacons of the First Baptist Church in Delaware and past and present employees of Jack Wood Construction. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 70, Delaware, AR 72835. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 6, 2002)
Military services will be conducted by the Danville American Legion Post, Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at the New Hope cemetery, for Pvt. Earnest O. Rollans, whose body will arrive from Memphis Saturday.
Pvt. Rollans, who was killed in action in World War II, was the husband to Ludie Rollans of Ranger, and the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Rollans. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 15, 1948)
Services held for Pvt. Earnest Odell Rollans - Funeral services were conducted at New Hope Sunday, April 18 for Pvt. Earnest Odell Rollans, one of the heroic war dead returned from overseas for burial.
Pvt. Rollans, who was 36 years of age at the time of his death, lived near Danville when inducted into the army February 1, 1944. He landed in Italy August 15, 1944 with Company B. 143 Inf. 36th Div. 7th army. He was killed by a mine explosion in France, November 21, 1944. The body was first buried at Epinal, France, from where it arrived in Danville Saturday morning, April 17.
Full military rites were performed by the Danville American Legion Post and were conducted by Rev. Charlie Lankford, pastor of the Russellville Church of Christ assisted by Rev. John Freeman, pastor of the Danville Baptist Church. At the close of the services, Pvt. Rollan's widow was presented with the flag which draped the casket.
Pvt. Rollans is survived by his widow, Ludie M. Rollans, and daughter, Shirley Ann of Ranger; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Rollans, Chickalah; two brothers, Robert Ray in the Navy, Virgil, Havana; four sisters, Mrs. Odie Mayers and Mrs. Lemoyne Barnett, Chickalah, Mrs. Homer Deeds, Delaware, Mrs. Lemonyne Peterson, Dardanelle and a host of other relatives and friends. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 29, 1948)
J.B. Rollans, born August 10, 1924 passed away peacefully May 6, 2011 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. He was born and raised in Delaware, AR. He was the son of the late William Lonzo and Lillie Florence Mcintosh Rollans.
He was preceded in death by sisters Ruby Leona Mowrey, Dorothy Rollans, Elizabeth Rollans, Loretta Peden, and brothers Linden "Ted", Bentley, T.W., and William Rollans Jr.
He is survived by wife of 65 years, Janet Pfeifer Rollans, son Gary Rollans and wife Christi of Dardanelle, and daughter Rhonda Prater and husband Doug of Dardanelle. He is survived by sisters Joyce Jones of California and Patricia Smith of Russellville and brother Thomas Rollans of Bryant; five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
Funeral service was Tuesday, at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Wylie Jones officiating. Burial at Brearley Cemetery. Memorial Donation may be made to the Bright Star Masonic Lodge #213, Dardanelle. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 11, 2011)
Jerry Lynn Rollans, age 57 of Danville, AR passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2000 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. He was born on March 9, 1943 in Chickalah, AR to the late Virgil and Lucille Spivey Rollans. He was a retired Union carpenter, a Navy Veteran and a member of the Havana Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Lynn Rollans, Jr. and two brothers-in-law, Bob Hobbs and Landon "Doodle" Burrows.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Ludwick Rollans; two sons, Rob Rollans of Memphis, TN and Jeremy Rollans of Dardanelle, AR; two daughters and son-in-law, Elaina Lee and Viki and Gary Powell all of Fort Smith, AR; a granddaughter, Tori King and a grandson, Jordan Powell both of Ft. Smith, AR; three sisters, Mary Hobbs of Sherman, TX, Myrna Konkel and Mae Lee Burrows both of Havana, AR and two very beloved cousins, Mike Peterson of Palatka, FL and Rickey Spivey of New Blaine, AR and several nephews, nieces and many friends.
Funeral service was Friday, September 22, 2000 at the Havana Baptist Church with Rev. Charlie Bird and Rev. Hulon Wiser officiating. Burial was in the Havana Cemetery in Havana, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 27, 2000)
Kenneth Lowell Rollans, 77, of Little Rock, passed away November 13, 2013. He was born in Scranton [Arkansas] to Clarence and Mary Funkhouser Rollans and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He was a member of the VFW, the Arkansas and Texas Steel Guitar Associations and the International Steel Guitar Convention.
Preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Lyndal and Garry Rollans, he is survived by his wife, Dorothy Holland Rollans; sons, Dan Rollans (LeAnn) of Little Rock and Mike Rollans (Sharon) of East End; daughter, Kena Leggett (C. A. Douglas) of Plainview, Arkansas; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock (501)-224-2200) with interment at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Memorials may be made to Fuller Chapel Primitive Baptist Church, W. Long 17th and Division, No. Little Rock, AR 72114. Online guestbook: www.littlerockfuneralhome.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 20, 2013)
Ludie Mae Rollans, age 87 of Danville, AR died Tuesday, February 6, 2001 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. She was born December 9, 1913 in St. Joe, AR to the late Milton "Milt" and Sarah Delk Hancock. She was a homemaker, mother and caregiver and member of the First Baptist Church in Danville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Odell Rollans; four brothers, Luther, Joe, John and Riley Hancock and a sister, Leora Ashlin.
Survivors are, one daughter; Shirley Rollans of Little Rock, AR; three sisters-in-law, Lillie Peterson, Imogene Deeds and Wanda Barnett all of Dardanelle, AR and a host of nephews, nieces and great-nephews and nieces.
Services were February 8, 2001 at the First Baptist Church in Danville with Rev. Bobby Walker officiating. Interment was in New Hope Cemetery, Dardanelle, AR by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 14, 2001)
Mrs. Lyddia Irene Rollans, age 71, of Oklahoma City, Okla., a native of Arkansas, died Thursday, Sept, 4, 1986. She was the widow of Leland A. Rollans.
Survivors include a son, Boyd Rollans of Edmond, Okla.; two daughters, Carolyn Hicks of Oklahoma City, Okla., Peggy Rollans of the home; a brother, J. G. Sanders, Oklahoma City; fiv e grand children and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 11 a. m. Monday at Cornwall Chapel at Dardanelle. Burial will be in the Graves Cemetery at Delaware by Capitol Hill Funeral Home of Oklahoma City. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Mary Ann Rollans, age 86, of Dardanelle, died Friday, April 22, 2016, at her home in Dardanelle. She was born July 31, 1929, at Dardanelle to the late Joe and Tillie Sevie Pfeifer. She was a member of the Delaware First Baptist Church, and a home maker.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Husband Bentley Rollans; one infant brother, Ray Edwin Pfeifer; sister May Rue Pfeifer; sister-in-law, Diane Pfeifer; and brother-in-law, JB Rollans.
Survivors include her brother, Larry Pfeifer, sisters Janet Rollans and Shirley and Lawrence Vaughn all of Dardanelle; and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, April 25, 2016, at the Cornwell funeral home chapel with Reverend Jeff Smith officiating. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Visitation was held from 1:00 PM. to 2:00 PM. prior to the service. Pallbearers included her nephews. Memorials may be made to the Delaware First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 70, Delaware AR. 72835 Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online guest book and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 27, 2016)
Noble Lea Whitecotton Rollans passed away March 18, 2010 in Grapevine, Texas. She was born May 6, 1925 at Shoal Creek, AR. She loved to sew, knit, crochet, quilt and made wonderful gifts for many! Everyone called her Nanny because she was everyone's Grandmother and friend. She is deeply missed by all who knew her.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her son, Wendell Rollans and her husband, Wendell J. Rollans.
Survivors include children, Dennis Rollans and wife Ann, Ronald Rollans; grandchildren, Kevin Redmon, David Redmon and wife Sandra, Lea Ann Redmon, Jonathon Rollans, Bradley Rollans and Rachel Rollans; great grandchildren, Kevin Redmon Jr., Brittani Cox and Datsee Redmon; daughter-in-law, Debbie Grimes; brothers, Larry G. Pike and wife Freda, James Pike and wife Ollie Mae.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 10:00 A. M. at Graves Cemetery in Delaware. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 24, 2010)
Shirley Ann Rollans, age 71, of Little Rock, died on March 26, 2013 in Little Rock after a hard fought battle with cancer. She was born October 15, 1941 to the late Odell and Ludie Mae Hancock Rollans. Although she spent most of her adult life living in Central Arkansas, Shirley always held her friends and the Danville community very close by visiting often and even maintaining a residence there.
Shirley is survived by her family, Vicki Grantham, Juli Grantham, Kamran Grantham and Jon Grantham all of Little Rock; her cousins Mike Peterson and Bill Hancock and lifelong friend Helen Maughn.
The funeral service was March 30, 2013 at the Danville First Baptist Church in Danville, AR. with burial at New Hope Cemetery in Dardanelle, AR. In lieu of flower the family requests that memorial gifts be made to the Little Rock Animal Village or Danville First Baptist Church Children Ministry in Danville, AR. A Memorial Celebration of Shirley's life will be held on Friday April 5, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. the Bess Chisum Stephens Community Center, 1200 South Cleveland St. Little Rock, AR with a reception to follow at Integrity Inc. across the street at 6124 Northmoor Dr. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville, AR Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 3, 2013)
Shirley Ann Rollans, age 71, of Little Rock, died on March 26, 2013 in Little Rock after a hard fought battle with cancer. She was born October 15, 1941 to the late Odell and Ludie Mae Hancock Rollans. Although she spent most of her adult life living in Central Arkansas, Shirley always held her friends and the Danville community very close by visiting often and even maintaining a residence there.
Shirley is survived by her family, Vicki Grantham, Juli Grantham, Kamran Grantham and Jon Grantham all of Little Rock; her cousins Mike Peterson and Bill Hancock and lifelong friend Helen Maughn.
The funeral service was March 30, 2013 at the Danville First Baptist Church in Danville, AR. with burial at New Hope Cemetery in Dardanelle, AR. In lieu of flower the family requests that memorial gifts be made to the Little Rock Animal Village or Danville First Baptist Church Children Ministry in Danville, AR. A Memorial Celebration of Shirley's life will be held on Friday April 5, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. the Bess Chisum Stephens Community Center, 1200 South Cleveland St. Little Rock, AR with a reception to follow at Integrity Inc. across the street at 6124 Northmoor Dr. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville, AR Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 3, 2013)
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