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Ruby Angelette "Billie" Shelton, age 82 of Amarillo died Saturday, April 5, 2008.
Memorial services will be at 1:00 p. m. Tuesday in the First Christ Church Chapel with Regi Fowler and Susan Burke officiating. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St.
Mrs. Shelton was born June 21, 1925, in Ola, AR to Melvin and Marjory Dixon. She was a graduate of Ola High School. She married Jackson Raymond Shelton on May 18, 1947, in the Ola Methodist Church. Jack, her husband, was superintendent of the Plainview-Rover school for many years before they moved to Amarillo. Mrs. Shelton had worked at the Pentagon during World War II. In 1956 she and her husband moved to Amarillo. She and her husband were huge West Texas A & M University women's volleyball and basketball fans and were members of the WTAMU booster clubs.
She was preceded in death by her parents, six sisters and four brothers.
Survivors include her husband, Jack; five daughters, Cynthia Weir, Celeste Rodriguez and husband Oscar, Emily Nance and husband Doug, Elizabeth Lott and husband Steve, all of Amarillo, and Molly Vulk and husband Marty of North Richland Hills; a son, Melvin Shelton and wife Suzanne of Albuquerque, N. M.; a brother, Jim Bill Dixon; six grandsons; three granddaughters and two great-granddaughters.
The family suggests memorials be to WTAMU Women's Athletics, in care of 2501 Fourth Ave. Canyon, TX 79016 or Craig Methodist Retirement 9thCommunity, 5500 West Ave. Amarillo, TX 79106; or to a favorite charity. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 16, 2008)
Dardanelle Man Dies In Car Wreck Aubrey Shepard, 43, Dardanelle, was killed Friday night when his car rammed a dump truck on the east end of the Arkansas river bridge. City Marshal James Hodges said in a preliminary investigation, Hodges said, officers were unable to determine whether the truck loaded with coal, was parked on the bridge or was moving across it. The Shepard car plowed into the rear of the truck. Shepard was dead on arrival at a Russellville hospital.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Walsie Milligan Shepard; a stepson, Houston Milligan, of the home; three daughters, Virginia of home, and Mrs. Bruce Judgins and Mrs. Lowell Christy, Dardanelle; his father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Z. T. Shepard, Dallas Tex. and three sisters, Mrs. Aubrey Smith and Mrs. Garland Mashburn, Dardanelle and Mrs. Virginia Roberts, Little Rock. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD - Originally published on Thursday, December 25, 1958)
Johnnie Faye (Franklin) Shepard, age 81, from the Sugar Grove community near Booneville, Logan County, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, 04 February 2011, in her home. She was born on 06 Jun 1929, near Booneville, Arkansas, to Jesse "Jessie" Franklin and Martha Mable (Rushing) Franklin. She was a homemaker and member of the Hilltop House of Praise near Booneville.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Earnest R. Shepard, and her parents.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, 08 February 2011, at the Hilltop House of Praise near Booneville with burial in Helton Cemetery south of Booneville, under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville.
She is survived by one son, Earnest D. "Dummy" Shepard and his wife, Judy, from Booneville, Arkansas; two sisters, Brunetta Richmond, from Waldron, Arkansas, and Hazel Cleveland, from Paris, Arkansas; two brothers, Nathan Franklin, from Booneville, Arkansas, and John D. Helton, from Lavaca, Arkansas; three grandchildren, Tim Shepard and his wife, Crystal, Dewayne Shepard and Latisha Riley; seven great grandchildren, Avery, Cameron, Logan, Kallie, Kristen, Adrian and Nate; and a special friend, Stacy Shelby. Pallbearers will be Jim Dick Hise, Roy Franklin, Loyd Scott, James Fouts, Joe Shelby and Charles Franklin. Honorary pallbearers: Walter Scott, Bill Johnson and Gerald Franklin. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Booneville Democrat Newspaper, Booneville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 10, 2011)
A B Hawks Shepherd of Hollis, AR died January 1, 2009. She was born June 7, 1918, in Hollis AR. She is the daughter of Jess and Beadie Hawks. She was member of Valley Home Baptist Church, Hollis, AR.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Coy Grady Shepherd, three sisters Fay Hawks, Vay Hawks Wells and Gay Hawks Hooper; and two brothers George Hawks and Lloyd Hawks.
She is survived by a daughter Alma Faye Shepherd Pattillo and husband Kenneth Pattillo of North Little Rock, AR; a son Harold Gene Shepherd and wife Opal Shepherd of Hollis, AR; and two granddaughters Regina Carol Pattillo Asmussen and husband Steve Asmussen of Maumelle, AR; Mandy Shepherd of Hollis AR and several nieces and nephews. Service was. January 5, 2009 at Valley Home Baptist Church, Hollis AR. Burial was in Nooner Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 14, 2009)
Idell Shepherd, age 81, of Dardanelle, AR died Monday, August 24, 1998 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born March 1, 1917 at Paris, AR to Jim and Hattie Burt Lievsay and was a 50-year member of Council Oaks Extension Homemakers Club and First Baptist Church. She and her late husband, Chester Shepherd, owned and operated Shepherd Grocery.
Survivors include two sons, Billy Jack Shepherd of Collierville, TN and Jimmy Shepherd of Waco, TX; a brother, James Lievsay of Danville; two sisters, Cordell Walker and Vokie Haney both of Dardanelle; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a special niece, Ruth Kirkpatrick of Bryant and a sister-in-law, Gaynell Davis of Atkins.
Funeral service will be today, Wednesday at 11:00 a. m. at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle by Rev. Tony Berry and Rev. Milton Cowling. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. Grandsons and nephews will serve as pallbearers. Memorials may be made to the Dardanelle Nursing Center Christmas Fund, 510 West Green St. Dardanelle, AR 72834 or First Baptist Church, 118 South Second St. Dardanelle, AR 72834. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 26, 1998)
Idell Shepherd, age 81, of Dardanelle, AR died Monday, August 24, at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born March 1, 1917 at Paris, AR to Jim and Hattie Burt Lievsay and was a 50-year member of Council Oaks Extension Homemakers Club and First Baptist Church. She and her late husband, Chester Shepherd, owned and operated Shepherd Grocery.
Survivors include: two sons, Billy Jack Shepherd of Collierville, TN and Jimmy Shepherd of Waco, TX; a brother, James Lievsay of Danville; two sisters, Cordell Walker and Vokie Haney both of Dardanelle; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a special niece, Ruth Kirkpatrick of Bryant and a sister-in-law, Gaynell Davis of Atkins.
Funeral service will be today, Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle by Rev. Tony Berry and Rev. Milton Cowling. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. Grandsons and nephews will serve as pallbearers. Memorials may be made to the Dardanelle Nursing Center Christmas Fund, 510 West Green St., Dardanelle, AR 72834 or First Baptist Church, 118 South Second St., Dardanelle, AR 72834. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on August 26, 1998)
Phillip Dale Shepherd, age 45, of Dardanelle, AR, died Friday, June 30, 2000 from injuries received in a motorcycle accident on Crawford Highway, Clarksville, AR on Friday. He was owner of Brothers Window Washing Company of Dardanelle and was the president of District three B. A. T. E. Club. He was born in Flint, MI, February 13, 1955, son of the late Donald and Vernon Ward Shepherd. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Laura Shepherd.
Survivors include his wife, Deborah Smith Shepherd; one son, Isaac Shepherd of Russellville, AR; five brothers, Paul Shepherd of Bemidji, MN, Roy Shepherd of West Memphis, AR, Eldon Shepherd of Flint, MI, Dallas Shepherd of Flagstaff, AZ and Nate Shepherd of Paris, AR.
A memorial service was held July 3 at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Dardanelle, AR followed by a bike run to the Roadhouse Highway 22 West of Dardanelle. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 5, 2000)
Orvil Sheppard, age 98, of Havana, AR died Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville. Born November 14, 1907, in Yell County, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Lula Moore Underwood. She was a clerk at Tapp's Grocery Store and a member of the Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands: Cecil Lusk and Earl Sheppard.
Survivors include a sister, Mildred Vaughn of California; caregivers, Dale and Leonora Caldwell of Havana; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service was held Thursday, at Moore's Chapel Cemetery with John McCourt officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 3, 2006)
Faye Jean Shepperd, age 67, of Oppelo, AR died Sunday, September 24, 2006 at the Perry County Nursing Center. She was born May 8, 1939 at Julesburg, CO to the late Joe Kruger and Alice Shaw Denney. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Monte and Teresa Meadors of LaPorte, TX, Parrish Meadors, Jr. of Jennings, OK; two daughters Debbie Meadors of Stillwater, OK and Dede Meadors of Jennings, OK; two sisters, Bonnie Ulrich of Greely, CO. and Donna Roberts of Evans, CO; a brother, James "Jimmy" Kruger of Harrogate, TN and two grandchildren.
Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 27, 2006)
Elnora Moudy Sherman passed away peacefully on March 28, 2010 at Camelot of Broussard Nursing Home in Broussard, LA. A native of Belleville, AR, she was born May 19, 1931 and was a longtime resident of Sherwood, AR. She moved to Broussard, LA in June of 2005. Elnora was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother who truly enjoyed life. She was a breast cancer survivor and supporter. After Elnora's retirement as secretary of Sherman Construction, she was involved in numerous senior citizen activities. She loved the simple things in life and would always welcome the opportunity to go out for coffee and pie. Elnora kept up with all the local and world events by watching television news and reading newspapers. She enjoyed writing letters to relatives and friends.
She is survived by her son, Kevin Sherman of Jacksonville, AR; daughters, Marlene Sherman of Little Rock, AR and Janet Sherman Broussard Roy (Don) of Broussard, LA; grandchildren, Justin, Lauren and Kynley Roy of Broussard, LA; brothers, Opal Lee Moudy (Pauline) of Jonesboro AR, Dr. Perry, AR; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Sherman; father, Lee Moudy; mother, Jennie Buckman Moudy; and sisters, Anna Belle Moudy and Betty Jane Moudy.
A memorial service to celebrate Elnora's life will be held on Sunday, May 9, 2010 at 1:00 p. m. at Russell Cemetery in Belleville, AR. The family wishes to thank all who have supported Elnora and her family - for their love, prayers and thoughtfulness -throughout her struggles with Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Elnora's gentle nature will be deeply missed; her love and support will remain in our hearts. Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville, AR is handling the arrangements. Memorials can be made in Elnora's name to The Alzheimer's Association at http//www. ehow.com/how4548978_make-donation-alzhcimcrs-discasc. html. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 5, 2010)
Greta Sherman, 80, of Dardanelle, died Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at the River Valley Medical Center. She was born March 17, 1931, in Yell County, to Floyd and Lyda Mae George Rodgers. She had been a waitress at the Old South Restaurant in Russellville for over 17 years, and was a member of the Birta Missionary Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Otis Flood; two sons, Kenneth and Patrick Flood; a daughter, Vickie Flood; a brother, Charles Rodgers; and a sister, Reba Benefield.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Susie Flood of Ola; three grand- children, Jamie Whitted of Ola, Clint Flood and his wife, Crystal, of Alma, and Eric Flood of Casa; and four great- grandchildren, Corey Cain, Samantha Flood, Alexis Flood and Reagan Flood.
The funeral service was Saturday, June 4, 2011, at the Birta Missionary Baptist Church, officiated by Pastor Randall Gilbert. Burial was in the Birta Cemetery, by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Active pallbearers were Johnny Summitt, Johnny Lawerance, Danny Burfield, Coy Leach, Larry Rose and Ed Pyburn. Honorary pallbearer was Clint Flood. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 08, 2011)
Lois Jean Sherman, age 69 of Dardanelle died Friday, February 8, 2008 at her home. She was born December 11, 1938 at Humnoke to the late Jesse and Rosie Qualls Merriweather.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her husbands, Bobby Robinson and Patrick Sherman.
Survivors include her children, Nick Robinson of Pine Bluff, Randy Robinson of Danville, Sherry Adaire of McRae, Brenda Horn of Dardanelle, Armond Sherman of Florida, Mark Sherman of Michigan; brothers, Jesse Merriweather, Kenneth Merriweather, Jimmy Merriweather all of Holland, Michigan; sisters, Katherine Ballard of Bebee, Vicki Valentine of Conway; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Graveside services were held February 9, 2008 at Ringer Cemetery in Centerville with Brandon Adaire officiating. Pallbearers were Doyle Claypool, Rodney Wade, Tim Adaire, Jiggs Adaire, Gary Horn and Gary Adaire. Arrangements are under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 13, 2008)
Patrick Sherman, age 68, of Dardanelle, AR died Friday, June 3, 2005 at John L. McClellan Veterans Hospital in Little Rock, AR. He was the son of the late Gerald and Ellen Gleason Sherman, born July 16, 1936 in Saranac, MI. He was a retired welder and an Army Veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Lois Jean Merriweather Sherman; daughter, Brenda Lewis of Holland, MI; son, Bryan Sherman of Holland, Ml; four step-sons, Nick and Randy Robinson both of Pine Bluff, AR, Armond Sherman of Florida and Mark Sherman of Michigan; two stepdaughters, Sherry Adaire of McRae and Branda Horn of Dardanelle, AR; two sisters, Judy Bishop and Fran Sheffers both of Muir, MI; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 8, 2005)
Funeral services for Mrs. Pauline Hunt Sherman, aged 60, who died Monday, April 24, 1939, at the home of her mother, Mrs. Charles Hunt, 1109 North D Street, were held Thursday at 10 a.m., at the Fentress Mortuary Chapel, Hubert Beck, Christian Science reader, officiating. Burial was in Oak Cemetery.--Fort Smith Southwest American.
Mrs. Sherman, a sister of Mr. H. L. Hunt, of this city, was born and reared in Dardanelle, where many friends will be grieved to learn of her death. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Post-Dispatch, Dardanelle, Yell County, Arkansas: 5-4-1939)
Charlie "Waymon" Sherrell, age 92, of Belleville passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at St. Vincent in Little Rock. Waymon was born October 16, 1922, in Midway, Arkansas to the late Clifford & Happy Robinson Sherrell. He was a WWII Navy Veteran and a cattle farmer.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Leroy Sherrell; and sister, Juanita Turner.
Survivors include his wife Lela Bell Knight Sherrell; sister & brother-in-law, Ruth & S.E. Miller of Marble Falls, Texas; brother & sister-in-law, Bobby & Viva Sherrell of Mesquite, TX; brother-n-law, Sam Turner of Midway; and several nephews & nieces.
Graveside service was held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 31, 2015 at Upper Spring Creek Cemetery with Rev. Earl Stapleton officiating. Visitation was 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at the funeral home. Pallbearers included Eddie Knight, Matt Knight, Fred Knight, Clifford Turner, Jeff Turner, Gary Miller, Randy Miller and Melvin Cauthren. 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 5, 2015)
Charlie "Waymon" Sherrell, age 92, of Belleville passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at St. Vincent in Little Rock. Waymon was born October 16, 1922, in Midway, Arkansas to the late Clifford & Happy Robinson Sherrell. He was a WWII Navy Veteran and a cattle farmer.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Leroy Sherrell; and sister, Juanita Turner.
Survivors include his wife Lela Bell Knight Sherrell; sister & brother-in-law, Ruth & S.E. Miller of Marble Falls, Texas; brother & sister-in-law, Bobby & Viva Sherrell of Mesquite, TX; brother-n-law, Sam Turner of Midway; and several nephews & nieces.
Graveside service was held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 31, 2015 at Upper Spring Creek Cemetery with Rev. Earl Stapleton officiating. Visitation was 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at the funeral home. Pallbearers included Eddie Knight, Matt Knight, Fred Knight, Clifford Turner, Jeff Turner, Gary Miller, Randy Miller and Melvin Cauthren. 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 5, 2015)
John Sherrell, age 75, died at a hospital in Danville October 14 following a long illness. He was a resident of Belleville and a farmer.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jennie Sherrell; one daughter, Mrs. Calvin Reed, of Belleville; and one son, Brown Sherrell, also of Belleville.
Burial was in the Riley Creek Cemetery with Bellville Masonic Lodge in charge of service at the graveside. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 18, 1951)
Mr. Lacy "Brown" Sherrell, age 83, of Mount Ida, AR died Friday, March 13, 1998 at the Montgomery County Nursing Home. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was born August 19, 1914 in Riley Creek, Yell County, AR to John and Virginia Vanderver Sherrell. He was united in marriage to Marie Tubbs on October 21, 1939 in Danville, AR. He made his home in Mount Ida for 44 years. He was retired from the photography business and the Indianapolis Glove Factory. He was a member of the American Legion and a veteran of WWII. He was a charter member of the Lake Ouachita Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Lee Reed, Grade Sherrell and Macy Sherrell.
Survivors include his wife, Marie Sherrell; two daughters and sons-in-law, Grace and John Ballentine and Mammie and Don Vanderford; two grandsons, Richard and Penny Wheeler and Bro. Charles Ballentine; two granddaughters, Tammy and Jim Klutts and Shelia Hickamn and the late DeWayne Hickman; eight great-grandchildren, Katrina Wheeler, Allison Herrell, Jessie and John Coley Ballentine, Luke and Zach Klutts and Trevor and Austin Hickman and many friends and family.
Funeral service was March 16, 1998 at Lake Ouachita Baptist Church with Bro. Eddie McCord, Bro. Roy Brooks and Bro. Ronnie Noles officiating. Burial was in Joplin Cemetery (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 25, 1998)
Lela Belle "Tela" Sherrill [Sherrell], age 88, of Belleville, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018, at Mitchell's Nursing Home. Tela was born March 27, 1929, in Spring Creek, Arkansas to the late Fred & Sarah Lavada Hale Knight. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Waymon Sherrill [Sherrell]; parents; sister, Molly Jean Knight; brothers, Samuel, Jackie, Dalton "Cougan" Knight; nephew, Teddy Knight and niece, Randy Jill Knight Johnson.
Survivors include her brother & sister-in-law, Dale & Mary Knight of Belleville; sisters-in-law, Sandra Knight of Dardanelle; Ruth Miller of Clovis, New Mexico; brother-in-law, Sam Turner of New Blaine; nephews & nieces who loved her dearly, Stephanie & Wayne Crawford, Fred Knight, Eddie & Lisa Knight, Marty Robinson, Suzanne Knight and Joe & Angela Knight; several great and great-great-nephews and nieces.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 pm Saturday, January 27, 2018, at Upper Spring Creek Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Earl Stapleton officiating. Burial was at Upper Spring Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers included Fred Knight, Matt Knight, Joe Knight, Joey Richardson, Leon Woods, Jeff Turner, and Clifford Turner. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 31, 2018)
Debra Ann Sherrill, age 58, of Bluffton passed away Monday, July 9, 2012 at UAMS Hospital in Little Rock. She was born January 15, 1954 in Eugene, Oregon to Lester D. & Alice Dale Billingsley Whala.
Survivors include husband, Gary Sherrill; children Timothy & Cindy Sherrill of Bluffton, Scott & Terri Sherrill of Dardanelle and Julie & Gerald Dunnam of Rover; parents, Lester & Alice Billingsley Whala; brother, Lester Allen Whala; sisters Kathryn & Jerry Tabor, Iva & Ed Meyers and Peggy & CL Hudson; brother-in-law, Larry Mitchell; 11 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was July 13, 2012 at Lighthouse Christian Center in Wing. 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 Jul 18, 2012)
Ester Kinder James Sherrill, 88, of Waldron, AR passed away Thursday, October 14, 2004 in a Waldron Hospital. She was a homemaker and attended Scott County Senior Citizens Center.
She was preceded in death by her husbands Vance James and John Sherrill; a son, Marcus R. James and her parents; Maurice C. & Mary Van Delia Caldwell Kinder.
She is survived by two daughters, Sue Olaimey and husband Amal of Maumelle, AR, Becky Wilkins and husband Virgil of Blue Ball, AR; two step daughters, Jennie Barnes, Laverne Ridenhour; three sons, Ronnie and wife Von James of Blue Ball, AR, Robert and wife Susan James of Olympia, WA, Warren and wife Anne James of West Fork, AR; step son, James Sherrill; grandchildren, Rhonda James, Kelly James, Jay James, Sean James and Eric Wilkins and five great grandchildren.
Graveside service was held on Saturday, October 16, 2004 at Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville, AR by Martin Funeral Home in Waldron. Pallbearers were Eric Wilkins, Jay James, Kory Dedmon, Kirk Dedmon, Jim Evans and Nelson Resch. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 20, 2004)
Flora E. Sherrill, age 73, of Bluffton, AR died Wednesday, December 18, 2002 at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock AR She was born July 10, 1929 in Oden, AR to the late Alex and Rose Lee Whisenant Evans. She was a retired LPN, former member of the Order of Eastern Star and the First Baptist Church in Arizona.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Freddie Ray Evans and a sister, Infant Evans.
Survivors are her husband of 53 years, William "Bill" Sherrill; five sons and daughters-in-law, Gary, and Debra Sherrill, Rick and Joyce Sherrill and Mike Sherrill all of Bluffton, Terry and Marilyn Sherrill of Waldron and Seth and Madaline Sherrill of Castroville, TX; two brothers, Fay Evans of Norman, OK and Sonny Evans of Bluffton, AR; three sisters, Mae Daniels of Houston, TX, Catherine Lunsford of Waldron, AR and Lillian Keys of Rover, AR; 10 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Service was December 20, 2002 at the Wing Community Church with Rev. Eddie Bryant officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Tim, Scott, Travis, Nolen and Cody Sherrill and Mitch Evans. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 25, 2002)
Melissa Suzanne Spears Sherrill, age 29 of Rover, died Wednesday, May 23, 2007. She was born December 7, 1977 in Danville, AR. She is the daughter of Thermon Ray and Brenda Sue Fowler Spears. She was a waitress at Fowlers Country Cafe in Plainview, a member of the Mt. Veraon Missionary Baptist Church, and a 1997 graduate of Fourche Valley. She coached her daughters' 2006 Little League Baseball team.
She was preceded in death by her nephew, Bradley Meirndof and brother-in-law, Mark Meirndorf.
Survivors include her daughters, Autumn, Hannah, and Whitney Sherrill; her parents; sisters and brother-in-law, Donna Meirndorf, Wendy and David Hill of Rover; niece, Brittney Spears; nephew, David Henry Hill of Rover; grandmother Sadie Fowler of Chalybeate Springs; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Graveside Service was held Saturday, May 26, at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Briggsville with Rev. Ian Kumpe officiating. Pallbearers were Kendell Phipps, Anthony Fowler, Kippy Irons, Jake Roberts, Bunker Roberts, and Billy Cates. Honorary pallbearers were Michael Sawyer and Bud Johnson. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 5-30-2007)
Melissa Suzanne Spears Sherrill, age 29 of Rover, died Wednesday, May 23, 2007. She was born December 7, 1977 in Danville, AR. She is the daughter of Thermon Ray and Brenda Sue Fowler Spears. She was a waitress at Fowlers Country Cafe in Plainview, a member of the Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church, and a 1997 graduate of Fourche Valley. She coached her daughters 2006 Little League Baseball team.
She was preceded in death by her nephew, Bradley Meirndorf and brother-in-law, Mark Meirndorf.
Survivors include her daughters, Autumn, Hannah, and Whitney Sherrill; her parents; sisters and brother-in-law, Donna Meirndorf, Wendy and David Hill of Rover; niece, Brittney Spears; nephew, David Henry Hill of Rover; grandmother Sadie Fowler of Chalybeate Springs; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Graveside Service was held Saturday, May 26, at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Briggsville with Rev. Ian Kumpe officiating. Pallbearers were Kendell Phipps, Anthony Fowler, Kippy Irons, Jake Roberts, Bunker Roberts, and Billy Cates. Honorary pallbearers were Michael Sawyer and Bud Johnson. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 30, 2007)
William N. "Bill" Sherrill, age 78, of Bluffton, AR died Thursday, August 15, 2003, at his son's home in Bluffton. He was born January 29, 1925 in Hon, AR to the late David Meeks and Emily Abigail Slater Sherrill. He was an Army Veteran, retired mechanic, a master Mason and a member of the Masonic Lodge 123 in Bluffton and the Mulberry Free Will Baptist Church and a retired pastor of Pleasant Hill Community Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Flora Sherrill.
He is survived by five sons and daughters-in-law, Gary & Debra Sherrill, Rick & Joyce Sherrill and Mike Sherrill all of Bluffton, Terry & Marilyn Sherrill of Waldron and Seth & Madaline Sherrill of Castroville, TX; a brother, Leonard Sherrill of Blue Ball; two sisters, Ora Powell of Pine Bluff and Opal Phillips of Star City; 10 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Service was August 18, 2003 at the Wing Community Church with Terry Sherrill officiating. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery at Bluffton by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Timothy, Scott, Travis, Nolan and Cody Sherrill and Mitch Evans. Honorary were Alex and Mitchell Evans and Darns Hill. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 20, 2003)
Cliva Mae Shewmake, age 82, of Danville passed away Monday, February 3, 2014 at her home. She was born August 1, 1931 in Mississippi to the late Charlie & Etha Mae Posey Yarbrough and returned to Arkansas as an infant and made Arkansas her home. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister Avis Clay. Her husband John Daniel Shewmake is still listed as missing in action in Vietnam.
Survivors include son & daughter-in-law John & Becky Shewmake of Danville; daughter & son-in-law Vivian Sue & Donnie Middlesworth of Oppelo; 4 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brother Charles "Sonny" & Judy Yarbrough of Lawton, OK; sisters Irene Young of Little Rock; Jean McGhee of Benton, LA; several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers include Jake Hoyt, Joey Hoyt, Stormy Young, Shane Middlesworth, Randy Middlesworth and Gary Shewmake. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 6, 2014 at Oppelo Assembly of God Church with Rev. David Raney officiating. Burial will be at Ada Valley Cemetery in Morrilton. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 5, 2014)
Sharon Alberta (Simpson) Shewmake, 64, of Morrilton passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. Sharon was born in Morrilton, Arkansas on August 19, 1952 to Olen and Sherlin (McArthur) Simpson. She worked for Adams Eye Care in Morrilton for a number of years before her retirement. For several years Sharon was co-owner of J&S Pharmacy in Danville, Arkansas. She was a licensed pharmacy tech. She was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church in Morrilton where she worked with the children's choir and the Jumping 4 Jesus children's program. She had a love for all children. She worked diligently as the MDT Coordinator for Conway County making sure crimes against children were addressed. For several years she volunteered for the Conway County Christian Clinic pharmacy and in many capacities for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life in Conway County. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star. She loved all animals, especially her dog, Lucy, and her cats, Alice and Olive.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Surviving family includes her son, Gary (Mina) Shewmake, of Danville; Grandson, Ethan Shewmake of Danville; Brother, Larry (Sarah) Simpson; Sisters, Marilyn (Joe) Green; Karen (Terry) Martin. Several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Interment was at Wolf Cemetery in Oppelo, Arkansas. The family would like to thank UAMS ICU-E4, CHI St Vincent Morrilton, and Arkansas Hospice for their wonderful care of Sharon during her illness. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 19, 2017)
Carl L. Shilling, age 73, of Ola died in his home Sunday. He was an active member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Anna Webb Shilling; three daughters, Mrs. Edith Ball of Memphis, Mrs. Delmas Sandlin of Houston, Tex. and Mrs. H. J. Sandlin of Little Rock; a brother, Henry Shilling of Purlock, Calif. three sisters, Mrs. Eunice Markham of Orange, Calif. Mrs. Henrietta Chrisco of Damascus and Mrs. Faye Blyethe Masters of Paragould; four grandchildren and one great grandchild. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, September 3, 1959)
Claude Shinn, age 83, of Dumas, AR died Sunday, August 8, 1999. He was born January 1, 1916 in Centerville, AR to Robert and Janie Shinn. He was an Army veteran, member of the American Legion Walter Hall Post 847, Mason, Omega Lodge 547 and of the First Baptist Church. He was a fanner.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Ada Sue Shinn Vittitow.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby Shinn of Dumas, Ar; a son, Larry Shinn of Atlanta, GA; a daughter, Claudette Harrod of Little Rock, AR; three sisters, Clara Moody of Danville, AR, Ailene Blacklock of Benton, AR. and Eunice Fielder of Dardanelle, AR; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was August 10, 1999 at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Ross Woodbury officiating. Burial was in Walnut Lake Cemetery in Dumas. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church or your favorite charity. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 11, 1999)
Mrs. Goly Crow Shinn, age 86 of Dumas, AR died Tuesday, April 28, 1998 at her home. She was born, April 25, 1912 to Dewey and Addie Lee Barter Crow in Yell County, Arkansas. She was a homemaker and attended the Baptist church.
She is survived by four sons, John Shinn of Cabot, Jack Shinn of Dumas, Floyd Shinn of Cabot and Bobby Shinn of Dumas; a brother, Barter Crow of Centerville, AR; a sister, Modean Osburn of Shreveport, LA; nine grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Loyd Shinn; a son, James Shinn and a daughter, Rebecca Ferguson.
Funeral service was May 1, 1998 at Griffin Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Leonard Ricketts officiating assisted by Rev. Bob Richmond. Burial was in Walnut Lake Cemetery in Dumas, AR. Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 6, 1998)
Harry Max Shinn, age 81, of Glen wood, formerly of Danville, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 26, 1935, in Havana, Arkansas, the son of the late Virgil Shinn and Ima Frazier Shinn.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ida (King) Shinn of Glenwood; his son, Max Shinn, II of Danville; his daughter, Andi Shinn of Glenwood; his Sandson, Aaron Shinn of Danville; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Doris and Barger Tygart of Dallas, Texas and Nell and James Mosley of AtIanta, Georgia; his brother-in- law, Dan King and wife, Dorothy of Searcy; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Always a stoic and quiet man, Max left this earth with bravery and dignity.
Never wanting to be the center of attention, he requested there be no funeral or memorial service. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 628 Malvern Ave., Hot Springs, Arkansas 71901. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 22, 2017)
Helen Fern Shinn, age 87, of Russellville, AR died Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at Legacy Lodge Nursing Home; she was born May 11, 1914 in Danville, AR daughter of Ernest and Iva Walden Sloan. She worked 20 years for the International Shoe factory before embarking on a 26 year career as a housemother at Arkansas Tech University. She served as a former president and honorary lifetime member of The Dames Club, as well as a member of the First United Methodist Church, the church choir, United Methodist Women, as Easter Star member and the Russellville Music Club.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Harry, Joe, Kenneth and Robert Sloan.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn and Jack Hill of Russellville, AR; her son and daughter-in-law, James Ernest and Paula Shinn of St. Louis, MO; grandchildren, Tara Hill O'Dell and Maria Hill of Russellville, Jacque Hill Ptak of Little Rock and Julie Shinn Downes of Webb City, MO; great-grandchildren, Shawn Phipps of US Army, stationed in Hawaii, Drew Phipps and Ashley O'Dell both of Russellville, Shinn Ptak of Little Rock, Richard and Nathan Downes both of Webb City. Special thanks to the staff of Legacy Lodge and in particular, Toni Bachman, whose loving kindness is deeply appreciated.
Funeral service was Saturday, September 22, 22001 at Shinn Chapel with Rev. Mackey Yokum officiating. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Phil Dixon, Sam Smith, Ted Hoyle, Mike Ptak, Chuck O'Dell, Drew Phipps and Shawn Phipps. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 301 S. Denver Ave. Russellville, AR 72801 and ACCESS Schools, 10618 Breckenridge Dr. Little Rock, AR 72211. COUNTY RECORD, Danville, Ark. Wednesday, September 26, 2001 (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 19, 2001)
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