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Twila May Sawin, age 74, of Dardanelle, AR, widow of Leo Sawin, died Wednesday, November 8, 2000 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born March 14, 1926 in Concordia, KS to the late George and Edith Lewis Laplant. She was a homemaker and mother.
She was preceded in death by a son and daughter, Terrence and Tammara Sawin, one brother, George Laplant and a grandson, Jake Herebia.
She is survived by two sons, Leo Sawin, Sr. and Gail Sawin both of Russellville, AR; four daughters, Pamela Saldana of Dardanelle, AR, Linda Laplant of Anderson, MO, Sandra Myers of Torrence, CA and Debra Chad wick of Hesperia, CA; two sisters, Bonnie Mapes of Grove, OK and Margaret Brown of Manhattan, KS; nine grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Graveside service was November 10, 2000 at Brearley Cemetery by Bro. John McCourt. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 15, 2000)
Charles Melvin Sawrie, age 72, of Russellville, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2014 in Russellville. He was born February 1, 1942 in Wild Cat Hollow to the late Richard Luther and Thelma Imogene Wood Sawrie. He was a computer programmer and a United States Army veteran.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Richard A. Sawrie.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Cathy Sawrie of Russellville; daughter, Cynthia Walker and her husband Lloyd of Russellville; son, Brett Edward Sawrie of Tulsa, Oklahoma; a brother, Jerry Sawrie and wife Teresa of Russellville; three sisters, Bettye Platt and husband Michael of Rogers, Barbara Thalheimer and husband Bruce of Little Rock, Martha Stephenson and husband Warren of Little Rock; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Graveside memorial service was Saturday, December 27, 2014, 2:00 p.m. at Sumner Cemetery in Cabot with Ray Edwards officiating. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 31, 2014)
Jewell Lillie Tucker Bowie Sawrie, 88, of Greenbrier died today [Jan. 22, 1996] at Conway Regional Medical Center. Born February 4, 1907, in Faulkner County, a daughter of John Wesley and Luvicia Craig Tucker, she was the widow of Barnaby L. Bowie and Orville S. Sawrie. She was a homemaker and foster grandparent at Conway Human Development Center and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church.
She is survived by three sons, Gerald F. Bowie and Billy L. Bowie, both of Conway, and Daniel Jett Bowie of Greenbrier; three daughters, Deloris Hardin of Vilonia, Betty V. Sawrie of Greenbrier and Bonnie J. Younger of Cordellaine [Coeur d'Alene], Idaho; one stepson, Clifford E. Sawrie of Hot Springs; two sisters, Virgie McDonald of North Little Rock and Mary Blair of Scott [Pulaski County]; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and nine stepgreat-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Elroy Bowie, and a daughter, Patricia Diane Bowie.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home with the Rev. Leon Troutman and the Rev. Sidney Sawrie officiating. Burial will be at Marcus Hill Cemetary at Enola. Pallbearers will be Wayne Bowie, Jeff Hardin, Tim Bowie, Scott Bailey, David Singleton and Kenneth Childers. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Her obituary was published on Line @ Find A Grave Memorial# 104886099. )
Ronald Thomas Sawrie, age 59 of New Blaine died Friday, September 2, 2005 at his home. He was born August 10, 1946 at Russellville to Glen-don Thomas and Pauline Ann Browning Sawrie.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Diane Sawrie of New Blaine two daughters, Tammy Talbot and Crystal Rogers both of Lake Charles, LA two brothers, Gary Sawrie of West Memphis, and Sonny Lane of Dardanelles two sisters, Kathleen Parker of West Memphis and Ann Marie Thompson of Kensett grandmother, Marion Browning of Concord, NH grandchildren, Darrell Talbot, Erin Rogers, Lisa Rogers, Ryan Rogers, Cody Rogers, Ethyn Rogers, all of Lake Charles, LA and one expecting great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 6, 2005 at Delaware First Baptist Church with Rev. Wylie Jones officiating. Interment was at Durvin Cemetery. Pallbearers were Johnny Norris, James Talbot, Jerome Whitby, Pat Ward, Marvin Wiggins, and Kenneth Rogers. Honorary pallbearers included John Rogerson, Robert Dixon, and Bob Henderson. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 7, 2005)
Michael Daryl Sawyer, age 22, of Plainview, AR, died Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. He was born February 23, 1985 in Blytheville, AR, to Mike and Melanie Sawyer. He was a member of the Rover Baptist Church, a 2003 Plainview/Rover High School graduate; he was very active in FFA. He worked at Tyson Truck Service Center.
He was preceded in death by his girlfriend, Melissa Spears Sherrill.
He is survived by his parents, Mike and Melinda Sawyer; brother and sister-in-law, Matthew Carl and Tatiana Sawyer of London; a sister, Mindy Dawn Sawyer of DeFuniak Springs, FL; his grandmother, Virginia Sawyer of Brentwood, TN; two nieces, Callista Fern Wright and Alana Grace Sawyer; a nephew, Rowen Michael Sawyer; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral service was June 15, 2007 at the Rover Baptist Church with Rev. Keith Shipley and Rev. Elvin McDill officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Briggsville, AR by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers included, Brandon Smith, David Baker, Kris Burnett, Kippy Irons, Randy Anderson, Mac Bowen. Honorary pallbearers, Neil Anderson, Billy Cates, Robyn Dunn, Mark Ellison, Junior Reynolds, Jesse Hamman, Rickey Porterfield, Preston Forrest, Matthew Forrest, Jeff Larch and Daniel Baker. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 20, 2007)
Linda Mae Sayre, 65, of Shawnee, KS, formally of Gravelly passed away on August 18, 2016. Linda was born January 21, 1951, in Waldron, Arkansas to Bruee & Nella Hunnicutt.
Linda is survived by her husband, Ron, children; Stephen Sayre and Michael (Shandi) Sayre, brother, Billy Hunnicutt, six grandsons.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, grandson, Elijah Sayre.
A visitation was held from 5 to 7 pm Monday, August 22, 2016, at Amos Family Funeral Home, 10901 Johnson Drive Shawnee, Kansas. A funeral service was held from 11 am Tuesday, August 23, at Crossroads Christian Church, 5855 Renner Road, Shawnee, Kansas. A graveside service will take place 2 pm Wednesday, August 24, at Young Gravelly Cemetery in Gravelly. Memorial contributions in Linda's name may be made to The Young Gravelly Cemetery Fund. 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 Aug 24, 2016)
Tracy Leigh Stewart Sbisa of SIidell, LA, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2012 at her home at the age of 41. She was the beloved wife of Jamie Sbisa, a life long resident of Slidell, LA.
Tracy is also survived by her parents, Lee and Marty Stewart; two sisters, Deborah Carlson married to Steve, and Mary McGill married to Oliver; three nieces, Jessica Carlson, Reagan Carlson, and Sarah McGill; one nephew, Trey McGill, all residents of Slidell, LA. Tracy was born on August 25, 1970 at the Naval Air Station Memphis, MilIington,TN. She is a graduate of Northshore High School in Slidell, and the University of New Orleans, graduating with a Masters degree in Education. She taught high school English at her alma mater, Northshore High School, from 1992 until 1998. She then went to work for the Ochsner Medical Center in the Human Resources Department rising to the position of Director, Human Resources, which she held until her death. Tracy lived a fulfilling life, in spite of having Cystic Fibrosis. She was very instrumental in organizing local fund raising activities to support finding a cure.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a memorial service at Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 Gause Blvd. West (in Forest Lawn Cemetery) Slidell, LA on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 11:00 AM. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM til 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Ochsner Clinic Foundation, C/O The Tracy Sbisa Cancer Research Fund, 1514 Jefferson Hwv., BH 240, New Orleans, LA 70121 and/ or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Rd., Bethesda, MD 20814. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 18, 2012)
Eupha Merl (Tinker) McAnally Scantling, was born July 10, 1924, age 16 years old, died April 13, in a Poteau, Oklahoma hospital. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church. Mrs.
Scantling is survived by her husband, Floyd Scantling and an infant daughter, Poteau, Oklahoma; father, Monroe McAnally, Havana; sisters, Mrs. Lynn Mize and Mrs. Lillian Morris, Danville, and Bobbie, Havana; brothers, Leeroy, Havana, and Jack, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Fred C. Sampson and burial was in the Danville cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 1941)
Meagan Alyssa Scantling, age 15, of Dardanelle, died Monday, July 19, 2010 at River Valley Medical Center in Dardanelle.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a. m. on Thursday, July 22, 2010, at the Dardanelle First Baptist Church with Brother Mike Smith officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 8:00 p. m. on Wednesday at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Dardanelle. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. See next week's issue for complete obituary. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 21, 2010)
Meagan Alyssa Scantling, age 15, of Dardanelle died Monday, July 19, 2010 at River Valley Medical Center in Dardanelle. She was born December 20, 1994 at Fort Smith, Arkansas to Todd Scantling and LaDonna Essman Whitten. She was a member of the Dardanelle First Baptist Church, Dardanelle Lady Sand Lizards basketball, softball and track teams. This past year she won the district cross country championship meet and set a new district record. During the summer she played on the Dardanelle Rockers softball team and the Lady Force basketball team of the MAYB.
She is survived by her mother, LaDonna Essman Whitten of Dardanelle; father, Todd Scantling of Waldron; grandparents, Hoyt and Audrey Scantling of Mansfield, Landon and Alice Ridenoure of Chester and Gerald and Joni Essman of Waldron; one brother, Ryan Scantling of Dardanelle; one sister, Jessie Whitten of Dardanelle; special friends, Dave, Paige, Allie and Cameron Evans all of Dardanelle; many aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were July 22, 2010, at the Dardanelle First Baptist Church with Brother Mike Smith officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Trent Latham, Kole Gray, Carter Witt, Zach Jackson, Anthony Merino and Colten Talley. Honorary Pallbearers were Dardanelle First Baptist Church Youth Group, Dardanelle Class of 2013, past and present faculty and staff of the Dardanelle school district, members of the Lady Sand Lizard basketball, softball and track teams, Lady Force basketball team and the Dardanelle Rockers softball team. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Dardanelle First Baptist Church Family Life Center Building fund, 118 South Second Street, Dardanelle, Arkansas 72834. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 28, 2010)
David Scarborough, age 59, of Russellville, AR died Friday, January 14, 2000 at St. Vincent Infirmary at Little Rock, AR. He was born September 22, 1940 in Rochelle, LA to the late Basil Ray and Ollie Paul Scarborough. He was a retired line worker for the poultry industry. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by a son, David Ray Scarborough, a daughter, Susan Janice Scarborough and three brothers, Bruce, Huey and J. C. Scarborough.
Survivors are, his wife, Shelia Scarborough of Russellville, AR; two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Tonya Scarborough of Liberal, KS and Michael and Dawn Scarborough of Fayetteville, AR; two brothers, Randolph Scarborough and A. C. Scarborough both of Abilene, TX; five sisters, Mamie Fowler of Belleville, AR, Annie Fowler of Danville, AR, Evelyn Ballew of Abilene, TX, Lucille Tolbert of Jonesville, LA and Alton Marie Allen of Winnfield, LA; two brothers-in-law, Leslie Shockley of Belleville and Floyd Shockley of San Antonio, TX and four grandchildren, Victoria, David, Brandon and Matthew Scarborough.
Funeral service was Monday, January 17, 2000 at Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Dardanelle, AR with Bro. Chris George officiating. Burial was at Mt. George Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Robert L. Fowler, Junior R. Fowler, Johnny Fowler, Jim Miller, Jimmy Fowler, Charles Scarborough, Richard Scarborough, Lee Broadstock, Johnny Lloyd Broadstock, Michael Jones, Stanley Denton and Randy Scarborough. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 19, 2000)
Mrs. Ollie P. Scarborough, age 97, of Danville, AR died Tuesday, May 19, 1998 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was born September 17, 1900 in Jena, Louisiana to the late Jake and Sally Huffman Paul. She was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist Church. She competed in the District 11 Annual Queen Pageant in Ft. Smith two years ago. In that pageant she won Ms. Friendly. She enjoyed listening to music and all kinds of crafts.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Basil Ray Scarborough and three sons, Bruce, Huey and Joe Scarborough.
Survivors are three sons, Randolph and AC Scarborough both of Abilene, TX and David Scarborough of Russellville; five daughters, Marie Allen of Winfield, Louisiana, Lucille Tolbert of Jonesville, Louisiana, Evelyn Ballew of Abilene, TX, Annie Fowler and Mamie Fowler both of Danville, AR; 43 grandchildren; several greats grandchildren and great-great-grand children.
Service was Thursday at the Cornwell Chapel in Danville, AR. Interment was in Hannah Cemetery; Cherokee, TX by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 27, 1998)
PRESCOTT, Ariz. - Alta V. Scarlett, age 84, died November 16, 1980 in a veteran's hospital at Prescott. He was a retired cowboy and a member of the Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City, Okla; and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Survivors include his Wife, Clay tie; one sister, Dora Foster, Dardanelle; and one brother, Fay D. Scarlett, Globe, Ariz. Burial was at Phoenix, Ariz. November 11. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 12/17/1980)
OLA - Homer Scates, age 81, of Ola died Friday, October 18, 1985, at Dardanelle Nursing Center He was a retired truck driver, a Mason and a Baptist.
Survivors include a brother, E. E. Scates of Miami, Ariz.; a brother-in-law, C. G. Golden of Ola, and several nephews, nieces and cousins.
Graveside service will be at 2 p. m. Monday, October 21, at Sandlin Cemetery at Ola by the Rev. David Morrow. Burial will be by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1985)
Gailann Schafer, 65, of Casa, born October 17, 1948, passed away on November 16, 2013.
She was preceded in death by her father, Floyd Fillmore.
Gailann is survived by daughter, Lynda Jones. She is also survived by grandchildren, Austin Scott Blanchard and Summer Rain Blanchard.
To sign her guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 20, 2013)
Charles Schiffler, age 90, died at his home near Pea Ridge Friday, June 27, 1947. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 3, 1947)
Doris Jean Schlarbaum, age 62, of Dardanelle, AR, formerly of Phoenix, AZ died Saturday, April 28, 2007 at Baptist Medical Center. She was born December 6, 1944 at Las Vegas, NM to the late Ned V. and Ana Velma Gibson Shanks.
She is preceded in death by her parents; a brother Martin Shanks and a granddaughter Krista Wagner.
She is survived by four daughters, Shirley Ballinger of Queen Creek, AZ, Candy Potter of Gilbert, AZ, Penni Etheredge of Centerville, AR and Heahter Baugh of Dardanelle, AR; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren and numerous other family and friends.
The family will hold a private memorial service at a later time. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 2, 2007)
Okla Elizabeth (Betty) Howsley Schlattmann, age 82, went to be with the Lord on January 17, 2012 in the home of her daughter, Sandra in Greenbrier, AR. She was born in Holdenville, Oklahoma on January 12, 1930. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Okla Howsley and father, Joseph G. Howsley and five brothers and one sister, Herschel Howsley, Harold Howsley, Johnnie Howsley, Donald Howsley, J. W. Howsley, and Jo Anne Curran.
She is survived by one sister, Doris Osborn (husband, Richard); four daughters, Sandra Aslakson (husband, Richard), Carol Armstrong, Barbara Tovar, and Patricia Duncan (husband, Bobby), two sons, Paul Schlattman (wife, Sandra) and Larry Schlattmann (wife, Sandra), sixteen grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Betty was a faithful member of 18th Street Free Will Baptist Church for many years and in later years attended and was a member of Levy Baptist Church in NLR, AR. Betty loved quilting, gardening, and reading. She also enjoyed her travels and staying at the occasional B&B.
Funeral service was Saturday, January 21, 2012 at North Little Rock Funeral Home. Interment followed at Mountain Springs Cemetery on Chickalah Mountain. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 25, 2012)
Mrs. Wanda Katherine Kirkendall Schloh, age 91, a resident of DeQueen, AR, and former resident of Wickes, AR died Thursday, February 14, 2008 in the DeQueen Medical Center. She was born to Harrison Runyan and Lydia Burd Kirkendall at Natoma, KS on November 3, 1916. She was a member of the Wickes First United Methodist Church and the DeQueen First United Methodist Church, and was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, bird watching, and working.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, and one sister.
She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Martha Jean Callahan of Danville, AR and Shelia and James Morris of DeQueen; six grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews; a special friend, Barbara DeMarce; and a special caregiver, Monica Thompson.
Funeral services for Mrs. Wanda Schloh were Saturday in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Williams officiating. Burial followed in the Daniel Cemetery, Wickes, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 20, 2008)
Dolphus "Junior" Schmelzla, 47 of Russellville, Arkansas, departed this life Thursday, August 29, 2013 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was born January 6, 1966 in Arizona to Dolphus Schmelzla Sr., and Frieda Schmelzla.
He was preceded in death by his father. Dolphus left this world doing what he loved to do, riding his motorcycle and on his way to work as a proud police officer. He was a graduate of Ola High School and the Camden Police Academy and the National truck driving School. He truly loved his 20 plus years of law enforcement and also held his Scuba Diving Certification.
Survivors include his wife and best friend of 7 years, Dusty Dean Schmelzla as they were inseparable; his mother Frieda Schmelzla of Danville, Arkansas; one sister, Denise and his niece Cimalene; Junior will also be missed by his dog Maddie.
The funeral service was held Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at the Restoration Church in Russellville with the Rev. James Findley officiating. Burial will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park under the direction of Broussard Funeral Home of Russellville. Active pallbearers will be, Eddie Harris, Shane Jones, Freddie Williams, Michael Garlington, Sam Sprafke and Paul Barnett. Honorary pallbearers are the Atkins Police Department and the Pope County Sheriffs Department. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.broussardfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sept 4, 2013)
Dolphus "Junior" Schmelzla, 47 of Russellville, Arkansas, departed this life Thursday, August 29, 2013 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was born January 6, 1966 in Arizona to Dolphus Schmelzla Sr., and Frieda Schmelzla.
He was preceded in death by his father. Dolphus left this world doing what he loved to do, riding his motorcycle and on his way to work as a proud police officer. He was a graduate of Ola High School and the Camden Police Academy and the National truck driving School. He truly loved his 20 plus years of law enforcement and also held his Scuba Diving Certification.
Survivors include his wife and best friend of 7 years, Dusty Dean Schmelzla as they were inseparable; his mother Frieda Schmelzla of Danville, Arkansas; one sister, Denise and his niece Cimalene; Junior will also be missed by his dog Maddie.
The funeral service was held Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at the Restoration Church in Russellville with the Rev. James Findley officiating. Burial will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park under the direction of Broussard Funeral Home of Russellville. Active pallbearers will be, Eddie Harris, Shane Jones, Freddie Williams, Michael Garlington, Sam Sprafke and Paul Barnett. Honorary pallbearers are the Atkins Police Department and the Pope County Sheriffs Department. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.broussardfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sept 4, 2013)
Mary Dell Ladd Schmidt, born on September 27, 1919 in Danville, AR, died February 22, 1998 in Garland, TX.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Godfrey Schmidt, who served during WWII in the U.S. Navy.
She is survived by her children, Susan Marie Anderson of Lansing, MI; William Godfrey Schmidt, Jr., of Corpus Christi, TX and Michele Ann Schmidt of Garland, TX and by seven grandchildren; two sisters, Pauline Evelyn Ladd Smith and Willa Jean Ladd Caldwell and a brother, Luther Larry Ladd. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Willie Mab Page Ladd; brothers, Lloyd Lee Ladd, Logan Page Ladd and Billy Joe Ladd and a sister, Ellie Marie Ladd Russom. She served in WWII as a member of the U.S. Navy Waves. She was given full military service and was laid to rest beside her husband in the National Cemetery in Ft. Gibson, OK. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on March 4, 1998)
Mary Dell Ladd Schmidt, born on September 27, 1919 in Danville, AR, died February 22, 1998 in Garland, TX.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Godfrey Schmidt, who served during WWII in the U. S. Navy.
She is survived by her children, Susan Marie Anderson of Lansing, MI; William Godfrey Schmidt, Jr. of Corpus Christi, TX and Michele Ann Schmidt of Garland, TX and by seven grandchildren; two sisters, Pauline Evelyn Ladd Smith and Willa Jean Ladd Caldwell and a brother, Luther Larry Ladd. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Willie Mab Page Ladd; brothers, Lloyd Lee Ladd, Logan Page Ladd and Billy Joe Ladd and a sister, Ellie Marie Ladd Russom. She served in WWII as a member of the U. S. Navy Waves.
She was given full military service and was laid to rest beside her husband in the National Cemetery in Ft. Gibson, OK. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 4, 1998)
Celia Ellen Schmitt, age 85 of Danville, AR formally of Roseville, CA, passed away Friday, August 8, 1997 at St. Edward's Hospital in Fort Smith, Ar. She was born in Roseville, CA November 30, 1910 daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Falconer Cirby. She was a retired licensed vocational nurse, and served with the Peace Corp for a year at the age of 69. She was a member of the Lady Eagles and the Sigma Phi Sorority and the First Southern Baptist Church of Roseville, CA. She was the widow of Charles Carlos) Ralph Schmitt.
Survivors include a daughter, Mignonette Kelley of Laharpe, KS; two sons, Lauren Schmitt and Kirby Schmitt both of Roseville, CA; 13 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral service was held August 12 at the Danville Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Steven King officiating. Burial will be in Roseville, Cemetery in Roseville, CA. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 13, 1997)
Ernest Lee Schmitt, age 86, of Plainview, AR died Saturday, April 7, 2001 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. He was born February 7, 1915 in Wheatley, AR to the late Ernest and Florence Simon Schmitt. He was a water technician for the Ola City Water Department and a farmer. He was a member of the Ola Assembly of God Church.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Carl Schmitt.
He is survived by his wife, Frankie L. Schmitt of Plainview, AR; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia Ann and John Karr of Humbouldt, KS and two grandchildren, Maggie and Dakota Karr of Humbouldt, KS.
Funeral service was April 10, 2001 at the Ola Assembly of God Church with Rev. Norman Chenowith officiating. Burial was in the Young Gravelly Cemetery at Gravelly, AR. Pallbearers were Joe Dishongh, John Gregg, Larry Robinson, Ervin Rainey, Roy Highfill and Bill Beasley. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 11, 2001)
Nancy Irene Riley Schmitt, age 88, of Plainview, AR died Saturday, June 14, 2003, at the Yell County Nursing Home in Ola, AR. She was born September 14, 1914 in Gravelly, AR to the late George M. and Eldora Wilson Hunnicutt. She was a mother, homemaker, a member of the Plainview First Baptist Church, Eastern Star, Plainview VFW Auxiliary.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Schmitt; a son, Carl E. Riley and two grandchildren, Terry Lynn Howard and Dennis Ray Stone.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Wilma and Glenn Stone of Texarkana, TX and Pat and Joe Howard of Plainview, AR; three sons and daughters-in-law, Albert and Sharon Riley of Cabot, AR, Rudy and Dorothy Riley, Russellville, AR and Ray and Sherri Riley, Haughton, LA; 13 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Funeral service was held June 17, 2003 at the First Baptist Church in Plainview, AR with Rev. Monroe Hunt officiating. Interment was in the New Bethel Cemetery, Plainview. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Jayland Riley, John Oulette, Paul Lewis, Paul Dussex, Dale Riley and Michael Riley. Honorary were Max Allen Riley, Nicky Riley, Nancy Pate, Cynthia Lewis, Relly Oulette, Sharon Phelan, Debra Stone, William Riley and John Riley. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 18, 2003)
Nancy Irene Riley Schmitt, age 88, of Plainview, AR died Saturday, June 14, 2003, at the Yell County Nursing Home in Ola, AR. She was born September 14, 1914 in Gravelly, AR to the late George M. and Eldora Wilson Hunnicutt. She was a mother, homemaker, a member of the Plainview First Baptist Church, Eastern Star, Plainview VFW Auxiliary.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Schmitt; a son, Carl E. Riley and two grandchildren, Terry Lynn Howard and Dennis Ray Stone.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Wilma and Glenn Stone of Texarkana, TX and Pat and Joe Howard of Plainview, AR; three sons and daughters-in-law, Albert and Sharon Riley of Cabot, AR, Rudy and Dorothy Riley, Russellville, AR and Ray and Sherri Riley, Haughton, LA; 13 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren and one great- great- grandchild.
Funeral service was held June 17, 2003 at the First Baptist Church in Plainview, AR With Rev. Monroe Hunt officiating. Interment was in the New Bethel Cemetery, Plainview. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Jayland Riley, John Oulette; Paul Lewis, Paul Dussex, Dale Riley and Michael Riley. Honorary were Max Allen Riley, Nicky Riley, Nancy Pate, Cynthia Lewis, Kelly Oulette, Sharon Phelan, Debra Stone, William Riley and John Riley. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 6-18-2003)
Grace Schmitz passed away August 2, 2011 at the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital- WNJ in Sherman, TX. She was born January 5, 1924 in Paris, AR, the daughter of Ada Marie Bench Barrick and Homer Barrick. She graduated from Plainview, AR in 1942.
She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Elven Schmitz.
She is survived by her son, Edward Smith; daughter, Grace Hale; granddaughter, Catherine Pratt; great-grandchildren, Fletcher, Shreve and Alexis Pratt.
Funeral services were held at St. Stephens Episcopal Church on August 5, 2011 with Father Martin Yost officiating. Burial was in Friendship Cemetery in Sherman. Arrangements by Waldo Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 17, 2011)
Seaman Recruit William Alan Schneider, age 21 of San Diego, CA died December, 1999 in San Diego, CA. He was a Seaman Recruit in the U. S. Navy.
He is survived by his maternal grandmother, Melvin Nelson of Booneville, AR; his paternal grandparents, Warren Schneider of Sheridan, TX and Bethine Schneider of California; his mother, Melinda Sue Schneider of Booneville, AR; his father, Warren Alan Schneider of Sheridan, TX; a sister, Lynn Schneider of Danville, AR; brothers, John Phomsithi, Eric Fak, Johnny Harris and Lance Ward all of Danville, AR and Gary Shewmake of Russellville, AR.
Funeral services will be today, Wednesday, January 26, 2000 at Mixon Baptist Church with burial in the Mixon Cemetery in Booneville, AR under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville, AR. Pallbearers will be, John Phomsithi, Eric Fak, Gary Shewmake, Johnny Harris, Chris Tyler and Timmy Tyra. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 26, 2000)
Fredrick Horn Schoen, age 82, of Ola died Saturday, December 28, 1985, at his home. He was a native of Melville, N. J. son of the late Fredrick and Elizabeth Mankin Schoen, and was a retired railroad conductor.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Katharine Wittmann Schoen; five sons, Kenneth Schoen of California, Neal Schoen of Pennsylvania, Lewis Schoen of New Jersey, Richard Schoen of Oregon and David Schoen of Washington; a daughter, Beryl Buford of Ola; 31 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 1 p. m. Thursday at Cornwell Chapel at Danville by the Rev. Ken Reece. The body will be cremated. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1985)
Claude Burton Schoonover, Jr. age 68, of Denton, NC, formerly of Centerville, AR. died Tuesday, March 2, 1999 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro after a brief illness. He was born November 15, 1930 in York, Indiana to Claude B. Schoonover. Sr. and Clella O'Connor Schoonover. He worked as a farmer and in trucking and was of the Methodist faith. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Eloise Borton Schoonover of the home; three sons, Michael Alan, Mark Randall and Kent James Schoonover all of Denton, NC; a daughter, Kristine Ann Sanders of Greenwood, AR; four grandchildren; a brother, Larry Schoonover of Garrett, Indiana; four sisters, Madaline Freese of Bryan, Ohio, Margaret Everetts and Sharon Blalock both of Edgerton, Ohio and Sue Walter of Hamilton, Indiana.
Memorial service was Saturday, March 6, 1999 at Clear Springs United Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Sandy Young and Mr. Hervey Yates. Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association, c/o Teresa Coble, 239 Homestead Drive, Lexington, NC 27292. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 24, 1999)
Lottie M. Schouweiler, of Centerville, AR, died Thursday, April 19, 2001 at her home. She was born December 13, 1920 in Centerville, AR, the daughter of the late Ben and Gracie Scoles. She attended the Centerville Assembly of God and was retired from the Alexander Human Development Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Schouweiler; an infant son; her daughter, Betty Ferguson; a grandson, Scott Williams; three brothers, Johnny, Raymond and Thelmar Scoles and a sister, Sadie Hilliard.
Survivors include, grandchildren, Craig Ferguson, Tiffany Cody both of Morrilton; great grandchildren, Ashley, Rachel and Allison Ferguson and Will Cody all of Morrilton; two step-sons, Bill Schouweiler of Van Buren and Bob Williams of Lonoke; two step-daughters, Nancy Beavers and Becky Harris both of Ft. Smith, AR; four sisters, Pearlie Cook and Bessie Gray both of Centerville, Bobbie Bolden of Dardanelle and Clara Geels of New Blaine, AR and two brothers, Charlie and Jess Scoles both of Centerville.
Funeral service was April 21, 2001 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with the Rev. Stephen Beavers officiating. Burial was in Petillo Hill Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Cleve, Anthony, Randy and Sam Keeling, Bully Gray and H. W. Mills. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 25, 2001)
Lola Marie Holland Schubert, age 89 of Scott, Louisiana died May 26, 2005 in Nampa, Idaho. She was born August 11, 1915 in Danville to the late Arthur and Lela Carr Staggs. She was a homemaker and mother and a member of the Plainview Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, James Holland and Herman Schubert.
Survivors are a son, Bobby Holland of Sacramento, CA; four daughters, Jean Kniffin of Boise, ID, Patricia Ann Sonnier of Scott, LA, Darlene McCullers of Valley Springs, CA, Freda Aime of Lakeland, FL; sister, Jesse Smith of Danville, nine grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
Services were held on Friday, June 3, 2005 at the Plainview Church of Christ with William Gossett, Jr. officiating. Internment was in Salem Cemetery, Plainview by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 8, 2005)
Alvin William Schuemann, age 87, of Dardanelle, AR died Sunday, May 13, 2001 at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville, AR. He was born January 15, 1914 in Blue Island, Illinois to the late Herman and Emma Schroeder Schuemann. He was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Blue Island, IL and after his retirement as a meat cutter he and his wife moved to Dardanelle and joined St. John's Lutheran church in Russellville where he served as an elder. He was a member of the Bay Ridge Boat and Golf Club, a life time member of the Elks Club, the German and American Club for over 30 years, member and past president of the Russellville AARP and was a numismatist for 40 years.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Norman, Martin and Lester Schuemann and two sisters, Stella Tagge and Alice Swafford.
Survivors are his wife of 65 years, Dorothy Andres Schuemann; one daughter and son-in-law, Norma and Ray Benck of Binghamton, NY; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Madelen Schuemann of Squaw Lake, Minnesota and Garry and Virginia Schuemann of Darlen, IL; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Service will be today, Wednesday, May 16, 2001 at 1:00 p. m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Russellville with Rev. Darrell C. Kobs officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle, AR by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 16, 2001)
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