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Mrs. Stella Alice Bata Rollans; age 99, of Dardanelle, AR. widow of Ocie Rollans, died Saturday, February 6, 1999 at the Dardanelle Hospital. She was born September 11, 1899 in Delaware, AR. to the late Andrew and Dora Alice Bata. She was a homemaker and mother and a member of the Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by a son, Doyle Rollans.
Surviving are one daughter, Geraldine McCarty of Little Rock, AR; five grandchildren and several nephews and nieces.
Graveside service was held Tues day at the Graves Cemetery in Delaware, AR. with Rev. Tom McElmurry officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 10, 1999)
W. R. Rollans, age 74, died in a Little Rock hospital Sunday, April 5, 1959. Mr. Rollans was a member of the Church of Christ and a retired farmer. He was a lifelong resident of Logan and Yell Counties having made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Adie Mayer of Dardanelle, for the past 13 years.
Survivors are three other daughters, Mrs. Lemoyne Barnett of Dardanelle, Mrs. Lemoyne Peterson of Little Rock, and Mrs. Homer Deeds of Manila; two sons, Robert Ray Rollans of Long Beach, Calif. and Virgil Rollans of Clinton, Okla.; three sisters, Mrs. Jack Cavens of Bakersfield, Calif. Mrs. Mattie Barto of Ft. Smith and Mrs. Effie Lynn of Delaware; 21 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD. 50 Years Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 16, 1959)
Jack E. Romig, age 78, of Dover, AR died at his home Tuesday, June 12, 2001. He was a native of L. A. County California.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leila and Perry Romig of Palmdlae, CA. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Assembly of God Church.
He is survived by his wife, Pat Romig and six step children, Deborah Bunker, Franklin, Maine, John Martin, Colorado Springs, CO, Tom Little, Denver, CO, Becky Newell and Marie Bryson both of Dover, AR and Danielle Daily, Buford, GA.
Cremation was under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle, AR. Interment was in Palmdale, CA. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 20, 2001)
James Robert "Rob" Romine, age 47, of Russellville, Arkansas. He was a graduate of Russellville High School and worked for the family business.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, O. M. and Dessa Jones of Atkins, James H. and Lily Romine of Atkins, and Noel and Lois Hickey of Russellville. He was the son of John Ed and Shirley (Jones) Hickey of Centerville, Arkansas and Mr. Bobby Gene Romine of the Caglesville Community.
Other survivors include his beloved wife Wendy Romine of the home in Russellville; a daughter and son-in-law, Liz Romine) Harrell and Jimmy Harrell of Midway, GA; a step-daughter, Monica Hose of Russellville; a stepson, Tyler Shaw of the home in Russellville; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hickey of Pottsville, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hickey, of Mt. George; three nephews, John Mark Hickey of Hartman, Chase Hickey of Mt. George, Gary Hickey of Pottsville; three nieces, Ashland Hickey of Mt. George, Flecia Hickey of Pottsville, and Haleigh Hickey of Waldron; numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins. He was deeply loved and will be missed.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 30, 2004, 10:30 am, Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Rev. David Downum. Interment will be at Rest Haven Memorial Park, Russellville. Pallbearers Rocky Jones, Johnny Jones, BJ Jones, Mike Raible, Dale Beene, Rodney Mundy, alternate, Blake Mann. Honorary Pallbearers Mark Mobley, Jimmy Lee George, Bob Murdock, Tommy Delk, James Moore, Jerry Young. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 30, 2004)
W. C. "Bill" Romine, age 85, of Dardanelle, AR died Friday, September 24, 1999 at St. Vincent's Infirmary in Little Rock, AR. He was born November 2, 1912 in Pine Bluff, AR to the late James Harding and Lillie Edwards Romine. He was a Master Mason of the Pottsville Order and was a self-employed dump truck driver and fanner.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Ella Moore Romine; a son, Donald B. Romine of Dardanelle, AR; a daughter and son-in-law, Diana and Ottis Barton of Russellville, AR; two brothers, Nathan Romine of Moreland, AR and Bobby Romine of Hector, AR; two sisters, Charlotte Woodard of Atkins, AR and Louise Rone of Kansas City, MO; three granddaughters, Angela Campbell, Virginia Beach, VA, Tanya Moody and Rhonda Young of Russellville, AR and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was September 27, 1999 at the Cornwell Chapel Dardanelle, AR with Rev. Gerald Chenowith and Rev. U. L. Gray officiating. Burial was at Pisgah Cemetery in Pottsville, AR by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Robert Romine, Gary Brown, Ray Tarkington, Ronald Moody, Thurlo Olds, Roy Tillman, Jr. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 29, 1999)
Wendy Jill Hose Romine, 38, of Russellville died Friday, August 5, 2005. She was born July 14, 1967 in Dardanelle.
Survivors include her mother and step-father, Mary Ann Judkins Standridge and Herman Standridge of Centerville father, Richard Hose of Celina, TX a son, Tyler Shaw a daughter Monica Hose of Russellville fiance, Robert Scroggin of Morrilton two sisters, Rebecca Reynolds of Plainview, Cindy Mans of Dardanelle a step-brother, Martin E. Standridge of Dardanelle ' and a step-sister, Patricia Kook of Delaware.
Funeral service was held on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Bobby Wells and Rev. Bobby Judkins officiating. Internment was in Rest Haven Cemetery with arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Martin E. Standridge, Dax Lunningham, Rhett Lunningham, Brian Judkins, Brad Judkins and Mark Satterfield. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 10, 2005)
Roberta "Moochie" Rommell, age 77, of Russellville, AR died Friday, May 5, 2000 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born November 10, 1922 in Rochester, Minnesota. She graduated with a degree in hotel and business management and was retired as a hotel manager. She attended the Methodist church.
Survivors are, special friends, Alan & Liane Donahou, Robert Donahou, Michael & Christopher Edwards, Kim & David Shaw all of Dardanelle, AR; Raymond & Dona Williams of Dover, AR, Jeff & Gwen Williams of Fayetteville, AR, Steve and Beth Dructor of Troy, Alabama and 14 grandchildren.
Memorial service will be Friday, May 12, 2000 at Glenwood House Community Room, Russellville, AR by Rev. Wiley Jones. Service by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 10, 2000)
Paula Ann Looper Hatfield Ronaghi, 64, went to her eternal home on Friday, June 14, 2013. She passed at her home in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born October 13, 1947, in Dardanelle, Arkansas to the late James Paul and Joyce Lucille Waid Looper.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, James Looper, and a son, Peter Hatfield.
Survivors include her husband, Tavakol Ronaghi; one son, Andrew Hatfield of Conway, two granddaughters, Ellaina and Blair Hatfield of Conway; a sister-in-law, Angela Looper of Dardanelle; a niece and her husband, Becky and Cary McVay of Russellville. She is also survived by her mother-in-law, 5 brother-in-laws, 1 sister-in-law, and many other relatives and friends. Paula was born in a Christian family home. She started her healing and peace ministry in 1978 when she was given one week to live. She taught at Agape School of World Evangelism in Little Rock for 13 years, in McGee for 5 years, and in Monticello for 2 years. She also started a healing school in Belize. Seven years ago, she and her husband began Ronaghi Ministries. The ministry was licensed by Life Church and Pastor Larry Doggett. God gave her a vision for revival in Southeast Arkansas. In 2008, the Holy Spirit revealed to her that this would begin in Monticello at Life Church directed by Pastor Larry Doggett, to whom God had given the same vision. Paula and her husband were devoted to drive to Monticello every Friday night for the past 6 years to intercede and pray for Southeast Arkansas. She would teach and minister as directed by the Holy Spirit along with Pastor Doggett. Her husband will carry on this ministry for this vision.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m.Wednesday at Faith Church (316 North Street) in Dardanelle with Pastor Larry Doggett officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Chickalah Cemetery. Pallbearers include Adam Ridenoure, Barry McDaniel, Kent Humphrey, Larry Cloninger, Cary McVay, and Reedy Rounsaville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Life Church, P.O. Box 1004, Monticello, AR 71657. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,pub. June 26, 2013, On-Line @ www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com)
Paula Ann Looper Hatfield Ronaghi, 64, went to her eternal home on Friday, June 14, 2013. She passed at her home in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born October 13, 1947, in Dardanelle, Arkansas to the late James Paul and Joyce Lucille Waid Looper.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, James Looper, and a son, Peter Hatfield.
Survivors include her husband, Tavakol Ronaghi; one son, Andrew Hatfield of Conway, two granddaughters, Ellaina and Blair Hatfield of Conway; a sister-in-law, Angela Looper of Dardanelle; a niece and her husband, Becky and Cary McVay of Russellville. She is also survived by her mother-in-law, 5 brother-in-laws, 1 sister-in-law, and many other relatives and friends. Paula was born in a Christian family home. She started her healing and peace ministry in 1978 when she was given one week to live. She taught at Agape School of World Evangelism in Little Rock for 13 years, in McGee for 5 years, and in Monticello for 2 years. She also started a healing school in Belize. Seven years ago, she and her husband began Ronaghi Ministries. The ministry was licensed by Life Church and Pastor Larry Doggett. God gave her a vision for revival in Southeast Arkansas. In 2008, the Holy Spirit revealed to her that this would begin in Monticello at Life Church directed by Pastor Larry Doggett, to whom God had given the same vision. Paula and her husband were devoted to drive to Monticello every Friday night for the past 6 years to intercede and pray for Southeast Arkansas. She would teach and minister as directed by the Holy Spirit along with Pastor Doggett. Her husband will carry on this ministry for this vision.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m.Wednesday at Faith Church (316 North Street) in Dardanelle with Pastor Larry Doggett officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Chickalah Cemetery. Pallbearers include Adam Ridenoure, Barry McDaniel, Kent Humphrey, Larry Cloninger, Cary McVay, and Reedy Rounsaville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Life Church, P.O. Box 1004, Monticello, AR 71657. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,pub. June 26, 2013, On-Line @ www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com)
Harmon Eugene Rone, aged 52, of Toledo, Ohio died at Houston, Texas Thursday, December 21. He was a native of Yell County and a trucker.
Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Cora Rector of Havana; three sons, Herman Rone of Chillicothe, Ohio, Daniel Rone of Havana and David Rone of Toledo; four daughters, Joan Rone of Dayton, Ohio, Carole Rone of Ashland, Ohio, Charlette and Shirley Rone of Toledo; three brothers, J. B. Rector of Mobeetie, Texas, J. C. Rector of La Puente, Calif, and V. L. Rector of Gardenia, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Al Horn of Toledo and Mrs. Jerry Eby of Temperance, Mich.; and three grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 28, 1961)
The funeral of Mrs. Cora McGlothlan Rood, who died in Yuma, Arizona, was conducted in the Birta cemetery Friday by Rev. E. L. Turner of Conway and choir, the Biglow Quartette. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, October 23, 1947)
Kenneth George Rood, age 56, of Delaware (Logan County) died Thursday, December 18, 1980. He was a native of Cleveland, Ohio, son of the late George Rood and was manager of Valmac Hatcheries.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Myrtle Allen Rood; two sons, William Rood of Lexington, Ky. and Robert Rood of Little Rock; a daughter, Mrs. Lynn Gore of Lexington, Ky.; his mother, Mrs. Ida Rood of Delaware, and six grandchildren.
Funeral was today at Cornwell Chapel at Dardanelle by the Rev. Ralph Hale. Burial was in Rest Haven Memorial Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 12/22/1980)
Sharon Louise Limbocker Rood, age 56, of Tate Town, AR died Thursday, May 18, 2000 in a Little Rock Hospital. She was retired from McDonnell Douglas, a member of the Eastern Star, and attended Egypt Free Will Baptist Church. She went to school in California and returned to Arkansas in 1985 to live on a farm.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Eric Rood and her parents, Chet and Louise Limbocker.
She is survived by, her companion, Norman Lee Hunt of Tate Town, AR; a son and daughter-in-law, Todd Eric and Amy Rood of Tate Town, AR; one sister, Peggy Nelson of Redondo Beach, CA; one brother, Larry Limbocker of Redondo Beach, CA; two nieces, Kinsey Nelson and Stacy Nelson both of Redondo Beach, CA.
Service was May 22, 2000 at Egypt Free Will Baptist Church with burial in Egypt Cemetery, Blue Ball, AR under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 24, 2000)
Floie Mae Jeffryes Rook, age 88, of Dardanelle, AR died Monday, March 1, 2004 at the Dardanelle Hospital. She was born September 29, 1915 to the late Robert and Lula Mae Gullett Jeffryes. She was a homemaker and a member of the New Bethel Baptist Church in Morrilton.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Audrey "Jack Rook and one sister, Grace Gamble.
Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Bobbie and Arvil Sims of Dardanelle, AR and Reba Hillburn of Pearcy, AR; three sisters, Ethel Duvall and Marty White both of Atkins, AR and Laverne Mills of Russellville, AR; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Service will be Wednesday, March 3, 2004 2:00 p. m. at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel at Dardanelle with Larry Pettus officiating. Interment will be in Shiloh Cemetery near Atkins by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers will be Barry Sims, Byron Sims, Rockey Hughes, John Gamble, Paul Reynolds and Shorty Scroggins. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 3, 2004)
Franklin "Manny" Rook, Jr., age 31, of Hector, AR died Friday, June 16, 2000 at Russellville, AR. He was born September 30, 1968 at Danville, AR to Franklin Sr. and Lavonne Robinson Rook.
He is survived by, his wife, Linda Rook of Hector, AR; children, Alicia, Kelsey, Clint, Karena and Casey Rook all of Hector and Chelsey Thaxton of Centerville, AR; his parents, Franklin Sr. and Lavonne Robinson Rook; sisters, Angela Rook, Centerville, AR, Amy Wilson, Little Rock, AR, Laura Scott, Carter Cove, AR, Lisa Robinson, South New Hope, Valerie Black, Centerville, Keri Rucinski, Centerville and 17 nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was Monday at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle, AR with Rev. Denver Robinson officiating. Burial was at Bryant's Cove Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Ronnie Robinson, Billy Joe Rucinski, James Williams, Jerry Rook, Doug Russell and Tommy Wade. Honorary, Shane Black, son Clint Rook and nephew, Shane Black. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 21, 2000)
Franklin Delno Rook, age 65, of Russellville, AR died Sunday, March 26, 2006 at Arkansas Hospice Center in Little Rock, AR. He was born February 15, 1941 at Cardon Bottoms to Fran C. and Alta Floy Manes Rook.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lavonne Robinson Rook and a son, Manny Rook.
He is survived by five daughters, Angela Wyatt of Oklahoma, Amy Wilson of No. Little Rock, AR, Laura Scott, Lisa Mallett and Vallarie Holt all of Russellville, AR; a brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Ellen Rook of Dardanelle, AR; a sister, Kay Marcus of Conway, AR; 17 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Graveside service will be today, Wednesday, March 29, 2006 2:00 p. m. at Bryants Cove Cemetery in Casa, AR with Rev. Denver Robinson officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 29, 2006)
Lavonne Rook age 65 of Russellville died Thursday, June 24, 2004 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. She was born March 6, 1939 in Carden Bottom, Yell County, Arkansas to the late Jack and Vonnette Hammock Robinson. She was the owner of Valerie Closet in Dardanelle.
She was preceded in death by a son, Franklin "Manny Rook, Jr.
Survivors are her husband of 46 years, Franklin Rook, Sr. five daughters, Angela Christopher of Grove, OK, Amy Wilson of Little Rock, Laura Scott, Lisa Robinson and Valerie Black all of Russellville; two brothers, Max Robinson of Russellville, Dickie Robinson of Centerville, a sister, Phyllis Wells of Centerville, seventeen grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Services were held June 29, 2004 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Denver Robinson officiating. Interment was in Bryant's Cove Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 30, 2004)
Mrs. Louisa Rook, age 85, widow of Aubrey Rook, of Granada Hills, CA, formerly of Dardanelle, died Tuesday, December 29, 1992, in Granada Hills. A native of Yell County, Mrs. Rook was a daughter of the late Oliver and Mary Chesney.
She was preceded in death by a daughter; Peggy Sutton.
Survivors include two sons: Morris Rook of Pine Bluff and Mark Rook of Agoura Hills, CA; five daughters; Mary Cloud of Hot Springs, Marilyn Rook of Crocker Heights, TX; Carrie Cereb of Saugus, CA, Nora Crofutt of Warner-Robins, GA and Lora Yvarra or Pensacola, FL; 27 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were January 6 at the Seay Funeral Chapel with Dr. Bob Parsley officiating. Interment followed in the Harris Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 1/6/1993)
Otha A. Rook, 64 or Morriton, died in St. Mary's hospital Wednesday, Dec. 16. He was a native of Carden Bottom in Yell County and was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, the former Verlin McDonough; a son, P.K. Rook of Dardanelle; a daughter, Miss Alice Kelly of San Francisco, Calif.; his mother, Mrs. Duncan Rook of Dardanelle; seven brothers; Aubrey Rook of Dumas, Fran Rook of Dardanelle, Clarence Rook and Audrey Rook of Tiller, Wilbur Rook of Gould, Roy Rook of Malvern and Frank Rook of North Little Rock; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services were Friday at the Bryant Cove cemetery by the Rev. Joseph Hubbard. (Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, pub. Dec 1964) website editor's note:there is a discrepancy regarding his middle inital/name. In the Yell County Cemetery book, his name is given as Otha Snow Rook, which would preclude both O or A. I have left the obituary as it was republished on Dec 24, 2014. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,His obituary was published in Dec 1964 in Danville, Yell County, Arkansas. )
Double Tragedy Hits CB Family - Robert Rook, 23, of Carden Bottom, was killed instantly at about 7 p.m. last Friday when his car struck a bridge abutment about 1/2 mile north of Ola on Highway 7. State Trooper Richard Powell said that a bridge rail passed completely through the car. Tragedy struck the family again less than eight hours after the accident when their home burned to the ground. Mr. and Mrs. Red Rook, Robert's parents and two other children, Kay and Jerry, had gone to the home another daughter, Mrs. Billy Tillman of Dardanelle that night. Neighbors drove to the Tillman home at about 3 a.m. to tell the Rooks that lightning had struck their home and set it afire. The home, furnishings, a car and truck were lost in the blaze. Mrs. Rook, who has a heart condition, was suffering from shock. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 11, 1961)
Verline Rook, age 94, a resident of Dardanelle, AR died Sunday, May 9, 1999 at Dardanelle Hospital. She was born on October 7, 1904 at Bryant's Cove, AR to Sam and Maude Lee McDonough. She was a homemaker. She was the widow of the late Snow Rook and preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Wilma Lee; one son, Charles Edward Rook; two twins, one grandson, Kenny Rook; four brothers, Doyle, Garland, Virgil and Clomer McDonough.
Survivors include a son, Kenneth Rook of Dardanelle, AR; a daughter, Alice Kelly of San Bernardino, CA; four grandchildren, Peggy Distel, Carol McLain, David Kelly and Daniel Kelly; two great grandchildren, Hence Distel and Jennifer Domique and a nephew, Jackie Lee Boyd.
Funeral service will be today, Wednesday, May 12, 1999 at 2:00 p. m. at the Bryant's Cove Cemetery Chapel officiated by Rev. Denver Robison. Burial will be at the Bryant's Cove Cemetery at Conway Co. AR under the directions of Humphrey's Funeral Service. Casket bearers will be Hence Distel, Gary McLain, Billy Tilmon, Jr. Jackie Lee Boyd and Jess George. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 12, 1999)
Will "Bill" Rook Jr. age 50, of Casa died Sunday, December 28, 1986 at University Medical Center at Little Rock. He was the son of the late Will Rook Sr. and Marie Bailey Rook Barrett.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Virginia Rook; two sons, Delbert Wayne and Mark Allan Rook of the borne; a brother, Duncan Rook of Atkins, and two sisters, Ruby Smith of Casa and Johnnie Sue Beene of Dardanelle.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Friday at Hickory Grove Free Will Baptist Church. Burial will be in Fitch Cemetery by Dixon Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 12/28/1986)
Wilma R. Rooke, age 91, of Danville died Tuesday, October 2, 2007. She was born December 18, 1915 in Ft. Worth, Texas to the late John & Alta Hazel Rugan Suddath.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dorsey Lee Rooke; a sister, Lorine Connor.
Survivors include, a son and daughter-in-law, Byron and Martha Rooke of Danville; granddaughter and husband, Shannon and Russell Nuckols of Dardanelle; grandson and wife, Shawn and Jackie Rooke of Atkins; great-grandchildren, Ryan Rooke and Reece Rooke of Atkins; step-great-grandchildren, Justin Nuckols of Russellville, and Jenni and Justin Smith of Russellville; brother Bob Walther of Houston, Texas and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p. m. Saturday, October 6, 2007 at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Danville, with Bro. David Bishop officiating. Burial was held at Upper Spring Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers were David Laster, Jack May, Micah Ellis, Norman Jones Jr., Robert Koonce, and Waylond Simmons. Honorary Pallbearers are Dr. William Berry and staff, Chambers Memorial ER staff, St. Mary's ICU staff, Dr. Kevin Beavers and staff. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 10, 2007)
Ola Haire Rorax was born August 31, 1914 near Belleville, Arkansas in the small Community of Riley Creek. She passed away June 4, 2008 in Visalia, CA at the age of 93. She was the fourth of seven children born to Haywood and Laura Haire. Ola graduated from Belleville High School in 1934 and then spent two years at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Arkansas. In 1936 she entered Oklahoma A&M at Stillwater and graduated with a life diploma in Home Economics in 1938. She then taught school in Red Oak, Boynton, Westville and Stillwell, Oklahoma. At Stillwell she accepted both a teaching position and served as County Home Demonstration Agent. She came to California in 1945 and taught one year in Mariposa. She moved to Visalia in 1946 and married John Harold Rorax in 1948. She taught at Visalia High School and Sierra Vista but spent most of her teaching career at Green Acres Junior High teaching Home Economics until retiring in 1972. Ola was a member of West Visalia Church of Christ. She dearly loved her family and loved spending time with them. She also like to cook, sew, knit, craft and bowl. Her Walnut Pies and Chocolate Chip Cookies were every ones favorites
Survivors include her daughter Sharon Rorax Fischer and son-in-law Greg, and grandson Michael Gregory Fischer. Ola is also survived by her brother James T. Haire of Visalia; sister Syble Lampkins of Camarillo; three nephews, six nieces and their spouses, and 20 great nephews and nieces.
Ola was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband John, her parents, brothers Arvle, Charlie, Vernon, sister Laino and a great nephew.
Services were held under the direction of Jay Chapel Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at West Visalia Church of Christ, Visalia, CA. www.jaychapel.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 25, 2008)
Dardanelle Mrs. Margaret Elise Carter Rorex, age 85, died November 11, 1980 at Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was the daughter of the late George W. and Addie Lee Cunningham Carter, the widow of Albert Rorex, and was a member of the Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include a son, Lonnie Parsons, Dardanelle; a grandson, Carter Parsons, Dardanelle; a nephew, George Lloyd Carter Jr. Tulsa, Okla.; and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Viola Chambers, Dardanelle.
A graveside service was at 2 p. m. Thursday at Brearley Cemetery. Burial was by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 11/19/1980)
(1926-2012) Services for Mary Delialah Rorie, 86, of Mabank, Texas, are scheduled for 2 p.m., Sunday, November 11, 2012, at Eubank Chapel, with Pastor Tony Rorie officiating, under the direction of Eubank Funeral Home, Canton. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Perry County, Arkansas. She passed away November 8, 2012, in Mabank, Texas. Mrs. Rorie was born June 18, 1926, in Danville, Ark., to Robert Lee and Ethel Mae Worley Carter. She was a member of the Assembly of God Denomination.
Surviving are Son, Joseph David & Shirley Rorie of DeLeon, Texas, Son, Jimmy Dell & Dianne Rorie of Gun Barrel City, Texas, Son, Larry DeWitt Rorie of Bigelow, Ark., Son, Howell Mark & Marcalene Rorie of Rogers, Ark.; Daughter, Pamela Gayle & Mitch Mullin of Oklahoma City, Okla.; 15 Grandchildren; 27 Great-Grandchildren; Sister, Geraldine Dover of Sallisaw, Okla.
Mary was preceded in death by her Parents; Husband, Ramond Odell Rorie; 3 Brothers; Daughter, Linda Faye Madlock; Son, Steve Eugene Rorie. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday, at the funeral home. Visit www.eubankfh.com to sign the online guestbook. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,The Log Cabin Democrat Newspaper, Conway, Arkansas, Obituary was published on from November 9 to November 16, 2012)
Louie Rosamond, age 85 of Dardanelle, died Saturday, April 5, 2003 at Northeast Hospital in Humble, Texas. He was born June 15, 1917 in Lurton, Arkansas to the late Fred and Flora Overturf Rosamond. He was a WWII Army Veteran, member of Boyce-Woods VFW Post 4131 in Dardanelle and a retired welder.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Rosamond.
Survivors are one son and daughter-in-law, Louie and Maxine Nichols of Iron Mountain, Missouri; three daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda and Louis Stolorski of Conroe, Texas, Katherine and Ricky Cook of Hamstead, Texas, Mary Robinson of Wrightsville, Missouri; two brothers, Alvin and Jeannie Rosamond and Elroy and Linda Rosamond both of Oak Grove, Missouri; 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Graveside services were Tuesday, April 8, 2003 graveside with military honorary by Boyce-Woods VFW Post 4131 at Tarlton Cemetery, Lurton, Arkansas with John McCourt officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 9, 2003)
Stephen Lynn Rosander, Jr., age 24 of Dardanelle, died Thursday, May 20, 2010. He was born September 16, 1985 at Modesto, CA to Stephen Lynn Rosander, Sr. and the late Ester Rosander.
Survivors include his wife, Kayla Sellen Rosander of Dardanelle; father, Stephen Lynn Rosander, Sr. of Modesto, CA; stepson, Cameron Blankenship of Dardanelle; aunt, Melissa Qualls of Dardanelle; mother-in-law, Carol Sellen of Dardanelle; two brothers, James and Keith Rosander and a sister, Lisa Rosander all of Modesto, CA.
Visitation was held Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at the funeral home. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Online guestbook Cornwell-funeralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 26, 2010)
Brian Ray Rose, age 43, of Ola died Saturday, September 27, 2014. He was born February 22, 1971 at Danville to Coy Lee Rose and Rachel Ann Hutchins. He attended the Ola Assembly of God Church, loved spending time with grandbabies, family, children, cruising on Carnival with his wife and riding motorcycles with his best friend, Greg Howard, his brother and numerous other friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ott and Orlene Rose, Roy and Tressie Hutchins.
Survivors include his wife, Donna E. Kendrick Rose of Ola; father, Coy Rose and wife Leona of Ola; mother, Rachel Rose of Russellville; children, Ashlee Rae Rose of Ola, Jacky Don Kendrick and wife Hannah of Morrilton; brothers and sisters, Stevie Rose and wife Christie of Plainview, Ronnie Rose and wife Susan of Tulsa, OK, Richard Rose and wife Hayley of Russellville, Terry Gentry of Ola, William West and wife Barbara of Russellville; grandchildren, Kaylie Dawn Kendrick, Laeylah Greyce Kendrick and his first grandson due in December 2014; father-in-law, Larry Kendrick and wife Trella of Atkins; mother-in-law, Sue Taylor and Roy of Morrilton; sisters-in-law, Mary Deeds and husband Tommy of Dardanelle, Tina Victory of Morrilton, Linda and Christina Kendrick of Atkins; brothers-in-law, Greg Taylor and wife Michelle of Morrilton, Larry Kendrick and wife Destanie of Morrilton, Preston Taylor of Russellville.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, October 2, 2014 at the Ola Assembly of God Church with Bro. Denver Robinson officiating. Burial was in Sandlin Cemetery. Visitation was held Wednesday, 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the chapel in Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Stevie Rose, Ronnie Rose, Richard Rose, William West, Buddy Baker, Loyd Frost, Kenny Pyburn, Doug Via, Greg Howard. Honorary Pallbearers were Linda Kendrick and all the staff and employees of Custom Wood Recycling. Arrangements were 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 8, 2014)
Brian Ray Rose age 43 of Ola died Saturday, September 27, 2014.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, October 2, 2014 at the Ola Assembly of God Church with Bro. Denver Robinson officiating. Burial will be in Sandlin Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the chapel in Dardanelle. 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 1, 2014)
Christie Lynn Rose, age 47, of Plainview passed away Monday, September 18, 2017, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville. She was born September 23, 1969, in Danville, AR to Charles Willie & Ella Mae Bloxham Lacy. She was a scale operator for Deltic Timber Corporation.
She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Lacy and brother-in-law, Brian Rose.
Survivors include her husband Steve Rose; mother, Ella Mae Lacy of Plainview; sons, Charlie Bradsher of Atkins; Ricky John & Sabreana Bradsher of Plainview; step-son, Randall Rose of Dumas, TX; step-daughter, Amber Rose Potter of Sallisaw, OK; brothers, Frankie & Betty McConnell of Plainview; David Lacy of Fort Smith; Shannon & Misty Lacy of Leflore, OK; sisters, Nalie & Herby Farris of Batesville; Traey Drogsvold of Fort Smith; Carrie Lacy of Ola; grandchildren, Ethyn John & Noah Kai Bradsher; Raven Dawn Bradsher; step-grandchildren, Degan Lee Rose, Brooklyn Rose; father-in-law & mother-in-law, Coy & Leona Rose of Ola; sister-in-law, Terry Gentry, of Ola; brothers-in-law, Ronnie Rose of Tulsa; Richard & Hayley Rose of Russellville; William & Barbara West of London and several nephews and nieces.
Graveside service was held at 10 am Thursday, September 21, at Salem Cemetery with Bro. Joe Yates officiated. Visitation was from 9 to 10 am before service at the 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 Sep 27, 2017)
Mrs. Clara Mae Rose, 39, of Ola died in a Russellville hospital Sunday, July 25. She was a native of Yell County.
Survivors include her husband Marshall Rose; her mother, Mrs. Sarah Ann Black; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Woodall of Ola, and Mrs. Lima Fay Piercy of Russellville; a brother, Ernest Coppak of Plainview; and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Ola First Baptist Church by the Rev. Luther Riddle and the Rev. Condren. Burial was in Ola Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 1965)
Mrs. Clara Mae Rose, 39, of Ola died in a Russellville hospital Sunday, July 25. She was a native of Yell County.
Survivors include her husband Marshall Rose; her mother, Mrs. Sarah Ann Black; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Woodall of Ola, and Mrs. Lima Fay Piercy of Russellville; a brother, Ernest Coppak of Plainview; and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Ola First Baptist Church by the Rev. Luther Riddle and the Rev. Condren. Burial was in Ola Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 1965)
OLA - Mrs. Dora A. Rose, aged 81, of Ola (Yell County), wife of Joe Rose, died Monday. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church.
Other survivors are four sons, Earl Noblett of Belleville, Harold Noblett of Ola, Cecil Noblett of Dardanelle and James Rose of Dover; five daughters, Mrs. Josie Ross, Mrs. Rachel Berfield and Mrs. Sylvia Emery, all of Ola, and Mrs. Betty Morse and Mrs. Mamie Rogers, both of Belleville; a sister, Mrs. O. L. Souls of Austin, Tex.; a half-sister, Mrs. Delia Ward of Danville, 60 grandchildren and 59 great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ola Assembly of God Church. Burial will be at Chylebete Cemetery near Danville by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Arkansas Gazette Newspaper, Little Rock, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 25, 1981)
Edward Fay Rose was born at Waltreak September 3, 1923. He died March 21, 1951 in Velasco, Texas. He served with the army and spent 21 months overseas with the 29th Inf. Division.
He is survived by his wife, Rachel Rose, and five children, Charles Edward, Carlene, Larry, Carol and Jimmie. His mother, Mrs. W. O. Black of Waltreak; four brothers, Marshel, of Bluffton, Joe of Ola, Oschar and Roy of Velasco, Texas; two sisters Mrs. Jack Isham, of Waltreak and Mrs. Ezra Moore, of Tulsa, Okla. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, March 29, 1951)
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