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Shade, Suda Lindsey

Miss Suda Lindsey Shade passed away on July 20, 2008 at the Carlyle Healthcare Center in Carlyle, Illinois of natural causes. She had attained the age of 99 years and 5 months. She was born on February 24, 1909 to Lloyd J. and Emma L. Shade of Carlyle, she spent her life as a dedicated elementary school teacher. During her lifetime, she taught students in the Havana, AR school system, but spent the majority of her years in Carlyle, IL schools.

She is preceded in death by her loving parents, four sisters, Virginia Mueller, Vivian Apple, Aliene Taphorn and Mary Janice Pike; two brothers, Lloyd Lee Shade and Robert Lytle Shade.

She is survived by one sister, Jacque E. Briggs of Russellville, AR; her nephew, Shannon Briggs of Russellville, and numerous other nieces and nephews around the nation.

Funeral services and burial were conducted by the Freker Funeral Home on July 26, 2008. Her body was interred at the Carlyle Cemetery with friends and relatives in attendance. (Paid Obituary (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 6, 2008)


Shafer, Paula J.

Paula J. Shafer, age 64 of Waveland, died Monday, September 29, 2003 peacefully at her home after a courageous two year battle with melanoma. She was born May 29, 1939 in Lafayette, Indiana to the late Louis G. and Louise Balmes Woodley. She was a member of the Waveland EH Club and attended the Waveland Community Church. She was owner and operator of Shafer Poultry Farms in Waveland, raising chickens for Tyson for over 21 years.

Survivors are one son, Rick Shafer of Magazine; two daughters and son-in-law, Jennifer Shafer Bancroft of Waveland, Julie and Billy Hays of Sherwood; three brothers, Edward Woodley of Marana, Arizona, Guy Woodley, Jr. and Richard Woodley, both of Brazil, Indiana; two sisters, Patricia McBride of Louisville, Kentucky, Maryellen Kantz of Richmond, North Carolina; six grandchildren, William Bancroft II, Buck Bancroft, JJ Bancroft, Caeleb Shafer, Sydney Hays, and Joshie Hays and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

Services were Thursday, October 2, 2003 at the Waveland Community Church with Rev. Susan Ross officiating. Interment was in Piney Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Pallbearers were Bill Bancroft, William Bancroft II, Buck Bancroft, Billy Hays, Ronnie Putman, Curtis Jones. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 8, 2003)


Shaffer, Kimberly Dare (Trindad)

DANVILLE - Kimberly Dare Shaffer, 50, of Havana died Saturday, March 15, 2014, at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was born April 18, 1963, in Atwater, Calif. She was a customer service rep at Asurion in Russellville and an RN.

She was preceded in death by her father, Ted Trindad; and daughter, Carrie Mae Trindad.

Survivors include her mother, Sheila Collins of Booneville; son, Daniel Shaffer of Havana; two daughters, Shawnda and Mark Nelson of Loveland, Colo., and Rachel Shaffer of Carr, Colo.; sister, Joy and Vernon Middlebrook of Danville; grandsons, Cooper Nelson and Elijah Shaffer; granddaughter, Shelby Nelson; uncle and aunt, Bruce and Joyce Mitchell; cousins, Andy and Debie Charvat, Robert and Amanda Cross, Rickie and Kija Mitchell, Donald Collins, Clifford and Rhonda Collins and Ryan and Alex Cross; nieces, Bridgette Watson and Amber Watson; two great-nephews and a great-niece. Memorial services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 22, 2014, at the Havana First Baptist Church.

Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville and River Valley Cremations. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,The Courier Newspaper, Russellville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 20, 2014)

Shaffer, Lena O.

Lena O. Shaffer, age 86, of Vian, OK, formerly of Dardanelle died Thursday, October 24, 2002 in Vian, OK. She was born November 11, 1915 in Mena, AR. She was a retired longtime secretary for Federal Corp in Oklahoma City and attended Gore United Methodist Church.

Survivors include a daughter, Darlene Rook of Gore, OK; a son, John Shaffer of Crowley, TX; 6 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren.

Services were Monday, October 28, 2002 at Gore United Methodist Church in Gore, OK with burial at Rosehill Burial Park at 3:00 p. m. in Oklahoma City, OK. Arrangements by Agent Funeral Home of Gore, OK. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 30, 2002)


Shamblin, Neenah (Mrs.)

Mrs. Neenah Shamblin, age 62, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Cecil Thacker at Danville Friday, May 25, following a heart attack Thursday night.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas Shamblin of Paris; one daughter, Mrs. Cecil Thacker; one son, Thomas W. Shamblin Jr. of Paris; three grandchildren and a brother and sister. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, May 31, 1951)


Sharp, Belle

Mrs. Belle Sharp, age 89, of Casa died Sunday, January 11, 1987 at a Little Rock hospital. She was a native of Bland, widow of Harvey J. Sharp, and daughter of the late John and Savanah Dover Thomas. She was retired operator of Casa Grocery Store.

Survivors include two sons, Boyce Sharp of Pine Bluff and Marvin Sharp of Little Rock; a daughter, Noma Brown of Bryant; four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Tuesday at Casa Baptist Church by the Rev. William Harwell. Burial will be in Casa Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1/11/1987)


Sharp, Billy Dean

Billy Dean Sharp, 44, of Dardanelle died Thursday, December 6, 2007 at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. He was born December 28, 1962, was a truck driver and a Pentecostal.

Survivors include a daughter, Ada M. Sharp of Oklahoma; father Larry W. Sharp of Murrietta, Calif. mother and stepfather, Stella and Clyde Byrd of Dardanelle; brother, Larry W. Sharp Jr. and wife, Michele, of Russellville; sister, Melinda Henson and husband Kevin, of Dardanelle; three grandchildren; his grandmother, Marjorie Spears of Russellville; four nephews and a niece.

Memorial service will be at 2 p. m. Friday, December 14, 2007, at Gum Springs Presbyterian Church in Dardanelle with the Rev. Rick Balentine officiating. Arrangements are by Roller-Cox Funeral Home of Clarksville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 12, 2007)


Sharp, Bobby Gene

Bobby Gene Sharp, 70, of Scotland passed from this life on November 2, 2013. He was born on July 2, 1943 to the late Cecil Earl and Elsie Sharp in Dumas, AR. Bobby was a member of the Scotland Baptist Church and was retired from Forsgren Inc. in Ft Smith. He loved hunting, the outdoors, church, and more than anything, his family.

Bobby is survived by his three daughters; Cynthia Morgan, Gloria Sharp, Julia Sharp, six grandchildren; Kendall Sharp, Sharp, Cassaundra Reaves, Cody Sharp, Jazmin Sharp, Colby Sharp, Shelby Owens, seven great-grandchildren, sisters; Sarah White, Shirley Judkins, Linda White, Pam Simpson, Christine McConnell, Ruby Litsey, Janice Donnell, brothers; Cecil Sharp, Jerry McConnell, Jim McConnell, Lonnie McConnell, and many nieces, nephews, and loving friends.

He is also preceded in death by two sisters; Euala Dean Sharp, Marie McConnell, two brothers; Billy Joe McConnell, Johnny McConnell and one grandson; Blake A. Sharp.

The Family will hold a Memorial Service 11:00 am Thursday, November 7, 2013 at Scotland Baptist Church with Pastor Charles Decklman officiating. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 6, 2013)

Sharp, Cecil R.

Cecil R. Sharp, born July 27th, 1939 at Bluffton to Earl and Elsie Sharp McConnell, died December 13th at Clinton.

He was preceded in death by his first wife Joyce Sharp; his parents; his stepfather Virgil McConnell; sisters Euladene Sharp, Marie Blankenship; brothers Bob Sharp, Johnny & Billy Joe McConnell.

He is survived by his wife Bonnie; son Clinton and daughter Twanette Booher all of Clinton; 4 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren; brothers Lonnie, Jim, & Jerry McConnell; Sisters Ruby Litsey, January Donnell, Sarah White, Shirley Judkins, Chris Cunningham, Linda White, & Pam Simpson; and a host of nieces and nephews; and a wonderful church family.

Memorial Service was at Scotland Baptist Church at Scotland, Arkansas on Tuesday December I7th, 2013. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 22, 2014)

Sharp, Geneva Crawford

Geneva Crawford Sharp, age 83, of Casa, AR died Friday, April 7, 2000 at her home. She was born April 5, 1917 at Adona, AR to the late John and Ada Fowler Crawford; she was a retired beauty college instructor and member of the First Baptist Church in Casa.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Doyle R. Sharp.

Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Rayma and Steve Logan of Casa, AR and two grandsons, Joey and Barry Fisher.

Services were Monday at the First Baptist Church at Casa with the Rev. Jackie Townsell and Rev. Gene Tanner officiating. Burial was in Casa Cemetery under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 12, 2000)


Sharp, Iva Gertrude

Iva Gertrude Sharp, age 94, of Casa, AR died Saturday, September 27, 2002 at the Dardanelle Hospital. She was born May 15, 1908 in Yell County, AR to the late Jim and Allie Fields Grant. She was a homemaker and a member of the Carden Bottoms Assembly of God Church.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Bonnie Johnson and Hazel Boothe.

Survivors are her husband of 72 years, Marshall Dewitt Sharp and several nephews, nieces and friends.

Service was September 29, 2002 at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Jackie Pledger officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Carlos, Norman and Delma Boothe, Franklin Wesley, E. W. "Dub" Sharp, Quinton Johnson. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 2, 2002)


Sharp, Marshall Dewitt

Marshall Dewitt Sharp, age 96 of Pontoon, died Saturday, April 18, 2009 at Dardanelle Nursing Center. He was born March 31, 1913 at Casa to the late Wesley and Lena Barnett Sharp.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Iva Grant Sharp; brothers, Luther Sharp, Claude Sharp, Raymond Sharp; sisters, Myrtle Adney, Jewell Chism, Lucille Strickland, Geneva Eason, and Ilene Ballard.

Survivors include several nephews, nieces, and friends.

Graveside services were held Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 22, 2009)


Sharp, Veron Monroe "Ben"

Veron Monroe "Ben" Sharp, age 66 of Ola, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2006. He was born October 16, 1939, in Adona, Arkansas, a son of Veron Othel Sharp and Nancy Elzady Huggins Sharp. He was an agent for the Rock Island Railroad and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Morrilton Branch.

He is survived by his wife, Billie Avery Sharp of Ola; son, Veron "Buddy" Sharp, Jr. of Ft. Walton Beach, FL; daughters, Sherrie Jones of Scotland, AR; Dana Judah of Morrilton; and Wendy Sharp of Jacksonville, AR; step-daughters, Debbie Staggs of Little Rock and Myra Johnson of Lusby, MD; sisters, Shirley Hubbard of Perry and Pat Coates of Casa; sixteen grandchildren, four great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were 10:00 a. m. Saturday, July 1st, at McGhee Cemetery near Perry with Bro. Dennis LaCook officiating. Pallbearers were Ronald Hubbard, Scott Hubbard, Kevin Hubbard, John Coates, David Coates, Danny Coates, Buddy Sharp, Terry Jones and Kaleb Willstrop. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 5, 2006)


Sharpe, Charles Courtney

Charles Courtney Sharpe, 88, of Russellville, retired disbursing officer of Arkansas Tech, died Monday at his home. He was born at Round Mountain, Ala., son of the late C. A. and Julia Chancellor Sharpe. Mr. Sharpe became deputy tax collector of Yell County 1893. Later , he was appointed county collector by Gov. Jeff Davis in 1901, and was elected at the next election to serve as county clerk until 1905. He entered the mercantile business at Danville in 1906, operating the business and farm until 1928. A member of Danville Methodist Church, he served as chairman of the committee which built the present church. He also was a member of the board of stewards and served on the Danville School Board for more than 20 years.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Stella Gatlin Sharpe; two sons Claybome J. Sharpe of Russellville and Courtney D. Sharpe of Natchez, Miss.; three daughters, Mrs. Raymond Pledger and Mrs. A. B. Grace of Danville and Mrs. Cary Morse of Ola; a sister, Mrs. Carl Whorton of Gadsden, Ala.; 10 grandchildren, and a great grandchild. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 13, 1961)

Sharpe, Clayborne J.

Clayborne J. Sharpe, age 95, of Danville, AR formerly of Russellville, AR died Friday, April 18, 1997 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. He was born in Danville, a son of the late Charles Courtney and Maude Gatlin Sharpe. He was a retired employee of Cogswell Motors, having worked for 30 years there, and was a 32nd Degree Mason, a member of the Western Arkansas Consistory, and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Russellville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ola Sharpe, and two daughters, Clara Francis and Doris Charlene Sharpe.

Survivors include three sisters, Faye Pledger and Allie Grace both of Danville and Mary Misenheimer of Little Rock and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was April 21 at the Shinn Chapel with Rev. Mackey Yokem and Rev. David Hawkins officiating. Burial was in the Danville City Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Jim, John, Bill and Bob Pledger, Dr. Jim Morse and Lloyd Stone. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church in Russellville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 23, 1997)


Sharpe, Courtney Dayton

Courtney Dayton Sharpe, aged 61, of Natchez, Miss., died Friday in a Natchez hospital after a prolonged illness. He was a native of Danville, the son of Mrs. C.C. Sharpe and the late Mr. Sharpe. Mr. Sharpe was sales manager for Natchez Equipment Co. and before going to Natchez he was office manager for International Harvester Co. in New Orleans.

Survivors besides his mother, include his widow, Ellen Robertson Sharpe, two daughters, Mrs. Gene Rogillio of Natchez and Mrs. Darrell Wrobel of Livermore, Maine; one brother, Clayborne Sharpe of Russellville; three sisters, Mrs. Raymond Pledger, Mrs. Carey Morse and Mrs. A.B. Grace, all of Danville; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in the chapel of Laird Funeral Home in Natchez with Re. W.S. Cameron officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Park. [editors note: Find A Grave Memorial# 79400222] (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 1966)

Shatford, John "Jack", III

John Shatford III (Jack) of El Dorado Springs, Missouri passed away on October 16th, 2016. A celebration of life will take place from 1-5 on Saturday, November 12th, 2016, at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 3310 East 380th Road, El Dorado, Springs, MO 64744. Jack was born on August 27th, 1945 in Bedford, Ohio to John H. Shatford and Dorothy Silsby Shatford. He graduated from Truman State with a degree in Biology. Jack has a blessed life with his wife Joy. Jack honored his country by serving in the Army in Vietnam. Jack retired from the Missouri Department of Conversation after 34 years of service. Jack treasured the outdoors as he was an avid hunter and fisherman which he greatly enjoyed doing with his Family and lifelong friends. Jack was a charter member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Yell County Wildlife Federation and Ducks Unlimited.

Jack is survived by his loving wife Joy, son Kurt and wife Mary Raymore, Missouri, granddaughter and hunting buddy Sarah Ashley, granddaughter Shelby Lynn, niece Heidi Snellenburg and husband Jonathan of New York, step sister Judy Sinay and her husband Jim, step sister Karen Drake, several nieces and nephews, devoted special friends Len and Avis Cottton, and many caring friends.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, step mother Irene Shatford, his two sisters Anita Jane and Elaine Sue. So Jack, this is not goodbye; it is only until we meet again. You will be greatly missed.

Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations 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 26, 2016)

Shaw, Carter Greyson

Carter Greyson Shaw, age 5 months, passed away August 4, 2010 at Children's Hospital in Little Rock. He was born March 1, 2010 in Russellville, AR.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Wendy Shaw.

Survivors include his parents, Tera Sullivan of Briggsville and Tyler Shaw of Bryant; grandparents, Paul and Pat Sullivan of Briggsville, Ken Shaw, Jr. of Bryant; aunts and uncles, Ron and Amanda Sullivan of Briggsville, Leasa and Barry Dolan of Crossett, Monica and JJ Hickey, Taylor Olson and Audree Olson all of Dardanelle, Peyton Shaw and Bryce Shaw of Bryant and a host of other aunts, uncles and cousins.

Services were last week at Lighthouse Christian Center in Wing. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Arrangements by Cromwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 11, 2010)


Shaw, Ernestine (Hicks)

Earnestine Shaw, 70, wife of Obie George Shaw, answered the call of Jesus Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at a local care center.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Home Baptist Church, 1700 E. Davis. Burial will follow at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. A wake will be 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Survivors include children, George D. Shaw and wife, Debra, and Juestine Shaw; brother, Noah Hicks Jr.; sister, Dora Fagala; grandchildren, Jada, James and Jordan; and a host of other relatives and friends. Gregory Spencer Funeral Home, Fort Worth. WT: 5/30/2008...TL2 (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Her obituary was published 30 May 2008, Fort Worth -Gregory Spencer Funeral Home-, Tarrant County, Texas. - "To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded" - Ralph Waldo Emerson )

Shawler, Lahoma Baker

LaHoma Baker Shawler, Borger, TX. age 94, died on October 2, 2009 in Borger.

Services were Monday, October 5, 2009 in Havana Presbyterian Church in Danville, Arkansas. LaHoma was born May 22, 1915, the daughter of William P. Baker and Lula S. Wadley Baker, in Cimarron, Oklahoma. She married Clifford Shawler in 1946 in Phoenix, Arizona. LaHoma was a beautician for approximately 25 years in Tolleson, Arizona, where she owned her own beauty shop. In 1969, they moved to Havana, Arkansas. Clifford died in 1992 and LaHoma continued to live in Havana until 2000, when she moved to Borger, Texas to be near her nephew, Claude Petty and his wife Inez. She lived in Quinn's Care Home in Borger from 2001 to 2007. She lived in Amarillo, Texas at the Cottages Assisted Living for several months, then Craig Methodist Retirement Center until the time of her death.

She was preceded in death by her son Frankie Eugene Carter, four brothers, Code Baker, Charley Baker, Bill Baker, Buford Baker and four sisters, Maude Shires, Gertie Petty Thornton, Grace Baker and Hazel Tucker Vogel. She was also preceded in death by her nephews, Earn Petty and Claude Petty and wife Inez petty, Leon Thornton and Elvie Thornton.

Survivors include her nephew Thurman Thornton and wife Norma of Ruston, LA, and niece Sylvia Robertson and husband Sandy of Madill, OK. Survivors also include Marie Thornton of Weatherford, TX and Gladys Thornton of San Diego, CA and many great-nieces and great-nephews.

The family suggests that memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 7, 2009)


Sheely, Irl E.

Irl E. Sheely, 85, of Dardanelle died Friday, June 1, 2007 at Atkins Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born January 2, 1922 at Harlem, Montana to the late Emory and Vida Zook Sheely. He was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church, original member of the Yell County Mounted Patrol, long time farmer, heavy equipment operator, and he helped pave Mt. Nebo Road.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Ruby Behncke Sheely of Dardanelle; son and daughter-in-law, David and Cindi Sheely of Clarksville; daughters and sons-in-law, Kristine and Kenneth Olson of Dardanelle, Linda and Rick Shott of Dardanelle; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and many other family members and friends.

Graveside services were held Monday, June 4, 2007, 2:00 p. m. at Augsburg Cemetery, Augsburg, AR with Rev. Wesley Ringhardt officiating. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 6, 2007)


Sheets, Bobby Joe

Bobby Joe Sheets, age 75, of Jacksonville died Thursday, January 21, 2010. He was born November 18, 1934, in England, AR to Hazel Garland and Maudie Jane McGee Sheets.

Survivors include his wife, Earline Sheets; children, Cindy Ann Stivers of Conway, Jody Darran Sheets of Conway, and Bobby Joe Gibson of Little Rock; stepdaughters, Chris Hobson of England and Tricia Zellow of Sherwood; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; brother, Henry Sheets of Bakersfield, CA; and a sister, Pauline Shockley Barber of Russellville, formerly of Danville.

Memorial service was Monday, January 25 at Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Chapel. Interment followed at Chapel Hill Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Second Baptist Church of Jacksonville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 10, 2010)


Sheets, Carrie Lois (Cauley)

Carrie Lois Sheets age 86 of Dardanelle died Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at River Valley Medical Center in Dardanelle. She was born January 6, 1926 in Van Buren, Arkansas to the late George and Rose Cossey Cauley. Carrie loved cooking and most of all spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her children, Garland Sheets and wife Sheila of California, Jimmie Sheets, Lynda Carter both of Mt. George and Diane Hale and husband Samuel of Atkins; nine grandchildren and twenty one great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be conducted at a later date. Cremation Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,On-Line at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com, Obituary was published on Jan 1, 2013)

Sheets, Garland Hazel

Garland Hazel Sheets, age 78, of Dardanelle, AR died Friday, April 20, 2004 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. He was born February 28, 1926 in Birta, AR to the late Hazel Garland and Maudie Jane McGhee Sheets. He was a Dardanelle assistant chief of police for many years, drove a school bus for the Dardanelle school district and a WWII Army Veteran.

Survivors include, two sons, Garland E. Sheets of Valley Springs, CA and Jimmie Sheets of Mt. George, AR; two daughters, Lynda Carter of Mt. George and Diane Hale of Atkins, AR; two brothers, Henry Lee Sheets of Bakersfield, CA and Bobby Joe Sheets of Jacksonville, AR; one sister, Pauline Shockley Barber of Russellville, AR; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held May 1 and May 3. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 5, 2004)


Sheets, Lloyd Wayne

Lloyd Wayne Sheets, age 76, of Dardanelle passed away with his family at his side on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at Arkansas River Valley hospice Home in Russellville, Arkansas. The son of the late Lloyd Steven Sheets and Lavoy Adriel Oglesby, he was born July 3, 1940, at Lone Pine in Yell County. He was owner /operator of Lloyd's Body Shop for over 40 years. He had a very gifted talent for the craft of the trade. In his teenage years he was diagnosed with the debilitating disease of Diabetes which he handled with dignity. His many doctors were often amazed that he lived to be the age he was due to the severity of the disease. His mother introduced him to the faith of the Presbyterian religion where he accepted Christ as his Savior at the age of 14. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Dardanelle for over 62 years. He served as an Elder and was on the building committee for the Fellowship Hall. He served as a member of the Chickalah Rural Fire Department for many years. Lloyd met his wife Peggy while in high school and they were married for 57 years.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father and his stepfather Morris Petillo.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy Sheets, of Dardanelle; sons, Lloyd Steven Sheets (Jill) of Dardanelle, David Lenden Sheets (Sharon) of Rogers, Arkansas; sisters, Willodean Sisson of Russellville, Dorthy Geibe and Juana Weatherall (James) of Dardanelle; five grandchildren, Justin Sheets, Kayla Manatt (Josh) all of Dardanelle, Deirdre, Allison and Garrett Sheets of Rogers; three great grandchildren, Parker and Paisley Sheets and Mallory Manatt of Dardanelle; mother-in-law, Wanda Rollans and a very special aunt, Jessie Reece of Mt. George, whom he loved very much, and many other relatives and a host of friends. Memorial services were held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, December 9, 2016, at the First Presbyterian Church in Dardanelle.

Visitation was held Thursday, 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Dardanelle, 200 North 2nd Street, Dardanelle, Arkansas 72834. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 14, 2016)

Sheets, Robert Henry

Robert Henry Sheets, age 88, of Dardanelle, AR died Wednesday, October 6, 1999 at the Dardanelle Hospital. He was born November 22, 1910 in Yell County, AR to the late Elish and Tressy Dukes Sheets. He was a WWII Army Veteran and a retired carpenter.

Survivors include his brother, Carl Sheets of Winton, CA and a sister, Jessie Reece of Centerville, AR and several nephews and nieces.

Service was October 8, 1999 at Mt. George Church of Christ with Chris George officiating. Interment was in Mt. George Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home or Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Lealon Carter, John Mills, Jim Miller, Kevin Mills, Sonny George, Kenny Pyburn and honorary, Glenn Frost, Hub Mills and Gary Sanders. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 13, 1999)


Sheffert, Joe

Joe Sheffert, 12, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Sheffert of Lincoln, Nebr., was fatally injured January 13 in a car-bicycle collision in Lincoln. He was the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Odell Maxey of San Jose, Calif. and great grandson of Mrs. Francis Arnett of Ola. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 26, 1961)

Shell, Verrell Mixon

Verrell Mixon Shell, age 85, of Dardanelle, AR died Monday, April 20, 1998 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was a past president of Arkansas Credit Association, member of Fraternal Order of Eagles and past president of Ladies Auxiliary, member of Hard Up Girls and Misfits Performing Groups. She retired after 25 years with Jungkind Photographic as bookkeeper/credit manager.

She was survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Jan Ligon of Marietta, GA; two sisters, Annie Laura Jaggers of Dardanelle and Key West, FL, Margaret Triplett of Marianna, GA; one step-daughter, Nancy Partos of Arizona; two grandchildren, Jonathan Ligon and Kara Pair both of GA.

The body was cremated. Celebration of her life was held April 23rd, 1998 at the Eagles Lodge in Russellville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 29, 1998)


Shelton, Charles David

David Shelton, age 33, of Little Rock, a repairman for U. S. Dictaphone, died Monday. Shelton was a member of Amboy Baptist Church, North Little Rock.

Visitation Will be from 7-8:30 p. m. today at Shinn Funeral Home of Russellville. Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Thursday at Rover Baptist Church by the Revs. Lloyd Farmer and John Silvey. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery near Briggsville. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Survivors are a daughter, Rebecca Lynn Shelton of Ozark; his parents, Hank and Pat Shelton of Rover; and a sister, Mary Ellen McBurnett of North Little Rock (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 12/18/1989)


Shelton, Charles K. (Hank)

Charles K. (Hank) Shelton, age 64 of Rover, AR died Thursday, June 14, 1994. He was Park Manager for the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. He was a retired Air Force Master Sergeant; having served with the Air Force from 1950 to 1971, he received the soldiers Medal for Bravery and saw tours of duty in Japan, Korea, Vietnam and England. He was a member of the Rover Baptist Church and was the retired Fire Chief for the Rover Volunteer Fire Department.

He was preceded in death by his son, David Shelton and his sister Elizabeth Albright. Survived by his wife, Patricia Ann Shelton of Rover; one daughter, Mary Ellen Me Burnett of North Little Rock; six brothers, Thomas Shelton of Chesapeake, VA, Jack and Jim Shelton both of Amarillo, TX; Robert Shelton of Broken Bow, OK; Ray Shelton of Memphis, TN and Wilson Shelton of Matarie, LA; three grandchildren, Rebecca Shelton, Amber and Sloan McBurnett.

Services were held July 18 at the Rover Baptist Church with Rev. Elvin McDill and Rev. James Johnson officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Zion Cemetery near Briggsville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 6/14/1994)


Shelton, Cindy (Barefield)

Cindy Shelton, age 56, of Atkins died Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville. She was born April 16, I960 at Russellville to the late Robert J. and Willie Earnestine Fisher Barefield. She attended the Pine Ridge Freewill Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Mickal Shelton and one nephew, Anthony Barefield.

Survivors include her children, Eric Shelton and wife Jessica of Atkins, Erin Shelton and Wesley Rhoads of Mulberry, Kimberly Qualls and husband Dustin of Russellville, Kelly Treas and husband Ryan of Hector; two brothers, Jimmy Barefield and wife Sylvia, Mickey Barefield and wife Carolyn, Sherry Johns and husband Bruce, Sheila Beville and husband Jim; eleven grandchildren and her two dogs that she loved dearly, Junior Jay and Alphie.

A family conducted memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online guest book and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 28, 2016)

Shelton, Eugene

Eugene Shelton, age 87 of Plainview, died in a Little Rock hospital. He was a member of the Plainview Methodist Church, a 32nd degree Mason for 50 years, and had been superintendent of the Ft. Smith Lumber Company.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Minnie Bates Shelton; five daughters, Mrs. Eula Albright of Danville, Mrs. Emma Grace Shields of Newberry, Calif, Mrs. Annette Goldy and Mrs. Jean Walker both of Houston, Tex., and Mrs. Patricia Lorenz of Sacramento, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Ruth Ellison, of San Diego, Calif; two brothers, Fred Shelton of Ola and Carl Shelton of Oklahoma; 15 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held June 12 in the Plainview Methodist Church and burial was in the Salem Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on June 1963)

Shelton, Eugene

Eugene Shelton, age 87 of Plainview, died in a Little Rock hospital. He was a member of the Plainview Methodist Church, a 32nd degree Mason for 50 years, and had been superintendent of the Ft. Smith Lumber Company.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Minnie Bates Shelton; five daughters, Mrs. Eula Albright of Danville, Mrs. Emma Grace Shields of Newberry, Calif, Mrs. Annette Goldy and Mrs. Jean Walker both of Houston, Tex., and Mrs. Patricia Lorenz of Sacramento, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Ruth Ellison, of San Diego, Calif; two brothers, Fred Shelton of Ola and Carl Shelton of Oklahoma; 15 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held June 12 in the Plainview Methodist Church and burial was in the Salem Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on June 1963)

Shelton, Mickal Jay

Mickal Jay Shelton, age 53 of Russellville, died Tuesday, February 18, 2010 at his home. He was born December 8, 1956 at New Orleans, LA to the late Herman Tex and Marjorie Joyce Oxen Shelton. He attended Pine Ridge Freewill Baptist Church and was a member of the Atkins American Legion. He was a United States Air Force Veteran and was a truck driver for Mitchell Elser Trucking.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his beloved dog Rufus.

Survivors include his wife, Cindy Shelton of Russellville; son, Eric Shelton and wife Jessica of Atkins; daughters, Erin Rhoads of Scranton, Kimmy Qualls and husband Dustin of Russellville, Kelly Shelton of Russellville; two brothers; three sisters; seven grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

Visitation was held Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at the funeral home. Burial immediately followed at Pisgah Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 24, 2010)


Shelton, Minnie (Bates) (Mrs.)

Mrs. Minnie Bates Shelton, aged 80, of Houston, Tex., formerly of Plainview and Little Rock, died Saturday. She was a member of the Plainview United Methodist Church.

Survivors include two sons, Richard F. Shelton of Massachusetts and Clark Shelton of Lonoke; four daughters, Mrs. Eula Albright of Danville, Mrs. Annette Goldy and Mrs. Eugenya Walker, both of Texas, and Mrs. Patricia Lorenz of Greenbrier; 19 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral was at the Plainview United Methodish Church with burial at the Salem Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,The Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 7, 1974)

Shelton, Patricia Ann "Pat" (Sloan)

Patricia Ann "Pat" Shelton, 75, a resident of Greenbrier, formerly of Rover, died Sunday, April 27, 2008, at Greenbrier. She was born July 2, 1932, at Little Rock to Irby Etheridge and Hattie Jewel Walden Sloan. She was a homemaker and a prizewinning quilter and crocheter. She was a member of the Rover Home Extension Club and the Rover Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school for 20 years and was the church pianist for many years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles Kenneth "Hank" Shelton; and a son, Charles David Shelton.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ellen and William McBurnett of Conway; three grandchildren and their spouses, Rebecca Lynn and Mark Campbell of Ozark, Amber Nicole and Scott Harton of Maumelle, and Benjamin Sloan McBurnett of Conway; and other relatives and friends.

The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2008, at the Rover Baptist Church with Bro. Kirk Shelton officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery at Briggsville under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. Active pallbearers will be Sloan and William McBurnett, Scott Harton, Max Shelton, Mark Campbell, and Steve Mathison. Honorary pallbearers will be Harold and Dean Blalock, and Jim, Jack, Ray, and Wilson Shelton. Visitation will be from 6 \endash 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Shinn Funeral Service, April 28, 2008)

Shelton, Patricia Ann Pat"

Patricia Ann "Pat" Shelton, age 75, a resident of Greenbrier, AR formerly of Rover, AR died Sunday, April 27, 2008, at Greenbrier. She was born July 2, 1932, at Little Rock to Irby Etheridge and Hattie Jewel Walden Sloan. She was a homemaker and a prizewinning quilter and crocheter. She was a member of the Rover Home Extension Club and the Rover Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school for 20 years and was the church pianist for many years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles Kenneth "Hank" Shelton; and a son, Charles David Shelton.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ellen and William McBurnett of Conway; three grandchildren and their spouses, Rebecca Lynn and Mark Campbell of Ozark, Amber Nicole and Scott Harton of Maumelle, and Benjamin Sloan McBurnett of Conway; and other relatives and friends.

The funeral will be held at 10 a. m. on Thursday, May 1, 2008, at the Rover Baptist Church with Bro. Kirk Shelton officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery at Briggsville under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. Active pallbearers will be Sloan and William McBurnett, Scott Harton, Max Shelton, Mark Campbell, and Steve Mathison. Honorary pallbearers will be Harold and Dean Blalock, and Jim, Jack, Ray, and Wilson Shelton. Visitation will be from 6 7:30 p. m. on Wednesday at the Funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society c/o Judy Murphy, 126 Lakeview Circle, Russellville, Arkansas 72802 or the Alzheimer's Foundation, Western Arkansas Chapter, 322 North Greenwood, Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 30, 2008)


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