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Shinn, Ima Frazier

Ima Frazier Shinn, age 93 of Danville, died Wednesday at her home in Danville. She was born July 6, 1912, in Havana, Arkansas to Harmon Clyde and Sally Beatrice Davis Frazier. She was a homemaker and a member of the Danville First Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Grant Shinn; parents; brothers, Lois, Loyd, Bob, Harry, Hazel, Dan and Don Frazier; sisters, May Spivey, Helen Martin and Gladys Childress.

Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Max and Ida Shinn of Danville; daughters and sons-in-law, Doris and Barger Tygart of Dallas, Nell and James Mosley of Newman, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Doyle and Mary Frazier of Fort Smith; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Lavoy and Ewell Welch of Havana; grandchildren Maxy Shinn of Danville, Andi Shinn of Little Rock, Suzan Collins of Conway, Barger Tygart, II of Lincoln, NE, Julie Hughes of Ocean Port, NJ, Mark Tygart of Piano, TX, Jamie Rhoades and Greg Mosley of Newman, GA and 15 great grandchildren. Graveside

Funeral service was held Friday at Earl Ladd Cemetery with Dr. Compton George officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 26, 2006)


Shinn, Ruby Joyce

DUMAS - Ruby Joyce Shinn of Dumas was born Dec. 28, 1927 in Bluffton, Ark. (Yell County) to Ada and Opal Magness. She attributed her talents and values to her grandparents Sarah and Tom Hawkins who showered her with love and attention.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Claude Shinn, her daughter, Ada Sue Shinn Vittitow, and her sister, Lillie Rhoades.

She was Dumas Schools food service director for 32 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for a number of years and the Eastern Star.Buttered rolls, sugar cookies and German burgers were specialties she used to increase and maintain a large count in the Dumas School cafeterias. Her love for cooking also led her to use her talents in her church and civic work, which included numerous chamber and community events, a frequent guest was Bill Clinton who enjoyed her sugar cookies. Ruby was recognized for her lifetime of service to others by being chosen Dumas Woman of the Year and Ding Dong Mama for the Annual Ding Dong Daddy Festival, but her greatest recognition came from those that said they enjoyed what she and others had prepared. It was no feat for her to personally make 10 pies for an event.

She is survived by her children, Claudetta Harrod of Little Rock and Larry Shinn of Roswell, Ga.; and grandchildren, Sammye Lynn Erisman of Joplin, Mo., Terry and Jay Vittitow of Benton, and Bruce Harrod of Conway; and 10 great-grandchildren; her brother, Bill Magness of Waldo, and sister, Mary Brothers of Benton.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday, March 9, 2009 at First Baptist Church with Rick Jaggars, associate pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church of Little Rock conducting the service. Burial will follow at Walnut Lake Cemetery. Arrangements are by Griffin Funeral Home of Dumas. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron; Newspaper: , 3/8/2009)


Shinn, William M. "Willie"

William M. Shinn, 74, of Ft. Smith and formerly of Danville, died at the VA Hospital in Fayetteville Sunday. He was a retired farmer and a veteran of World War I.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nannie Shinn of Ft. Smith; five sons, Vernon and Boyd of Oklahoma City, Glenn and James of California, Robert Lee Mize of Ft. Smith; two daughters, Mrs. Mae Lee Queen of Oklahoma and Mrs. Lavone Shaffer of Dallas, Tex.; one brother, Hobert Shinn of Oklahoma; one sister, Mrs. Maude Wells of Belleville; 24 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Danville Free Will Baptist Church with burial at National Cemetery at Ft. Smith by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sep 28, 1967)

Shipley, A. D. (Jr.)

A. D. Shipley, Jr. 81, of Russellville, AR died Sunday, December 10, 2006 at his home. The son of Almon and Necie (Sanders) Shipley, he was born June 29, 1925 in Abilene, TX. He married Hertha Howerton, on October 25, 1947 at Hico, TX. He was a United States Army Veteran of WWII. During his service he was awarded the Sharpshooter Award; Asiatic Pacific Campaign Ribbon with one Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, Army Occupation Ribbon (Japan); Victory Ribbon; three Overseas Service Bars. He was also a Military Policeman. He was a Service Technician with Peters & Sons for 39 years, where he was known as the Maytag service man. He was awarded the national Maytag Service Man of the year. He served as a Pottsville Alderman for two terms. He was a member of the Dardanelle Missionary Baptist Church. He was a deacon for over 30 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Ansol Shipley; one sister, Lillian Everett.

Survivors include his wife, Hertha Shipley of Russellville; four sons, Keith and Kathy Shipley of Atkins, Ronald Janice Shipley of Ada, OK, Randy Shipley of Russellville, Bruce & Janan Shipley of Pottsville; two daughters, Karon & Bobby Crites of Russellville, Anita & Allen Blackford of Warren; twenty two grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; one brother, Alva Shipley of Austin; one sister, Loneta Rodgers of Pottsville.

Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at Humphrey Chapel with Rev. Keith Shipley, Rev. Ronald Shipley, Rev. Allen Blackford, Rev. Michael Crites and Rev. Tom McElmurry officiating. Burial will be at Pisgah Cemetery at Pottsville by Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to the Dardanelle Missionary Baptist Church; 1201 N 2nd Street, Dardanelle, Arkansas 72834. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 13, 2006)


Shirley, Grace

Mrs. Grace Shirley, age 79, of Prattsville died at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock on December 18, 1957. She had suffered a stroke while sitting in her home on the morning of December 11. Mrs. Shirley was a native of Grand Prairie, a community about four miles from Branch, Ark. She united with the Methodist Church at an early age and was also a member of the Eastern Star.

She and her husband, E. A. Shirley, lived for a number of years in Yell County. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 2, 1958)


Shock, Alexis Leigh Elizabeth

Alexis Leigh Elizabeth Shock was born November 15, 2015, at U.A.M.S. in Little Rock to Darrell & Ashley Shock of Ola. Alexis passed away November 15, 2015, at U.A.M.S. in Little Rock.

She is survived by her parents; grandparents, Erica & Jody Curtin of Ola; Michael Shock of Dover; Sharon Shock of Danville; uncle, Corey Curtin of Ola; aunt, April Shock of Danville.

Graveside were held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, November 19, 2015, at Shinn Cemetery in Russellville. Visitation was held at 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 19 at the funeral home. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville, Arkansas. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 25, 2015)

Shock, Alexis Leigh Elizabeth

Alexis Leigh Elizabeth Shock was born November 15, 2015, at U.A.M.S. in Little Rock to Darrell & Ashley Shock of Ola. Alexis passed away November 15, 2015, at U.A.M.S. in Little Rock.

She is survived by her parents; grandparents, Erica & Jody Curtin of Ola; Michael Shock of Dover; Sharon Shock of Danville; uncle, Corey Curtin of Ola; aunt, April Shock of Danville.

Graveside were held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, November 19, 2015, at Shinn Cemetery in Russellville. Visitation was held at 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 19 at the funeral home. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville, Arkansas. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 25, 2015)

Shock, Sharon Elizabeth (Harwood)

Sharon Elizabeth Shock, age 45, of Danville passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017, at Chambers Memorial Hospital. She was born January 25, 1972, in Mena, Arkansas to Darrell James & Nina Jerlean Wallace Harwood. She was a member of the Crow Mountain Baptist Church in Russellville.

She was preceded in death by her father, daughter, Jamie Bolen; granddaughter, Alexis Shock; step-fathers, Luther Ward and Ronnie Lacy.

Survivors include her mother, Nina Kazy of Russellville; daughter, April & Kevin Rhoads of Danville; son Darrell Shock of Danville; sisters, Marsha Standridge; Nancy Myers both of Russellville; Rhonda Harwood of Antlers, OK; granddaughter, Mary Shock of Ola; fiance, Sidney Hancock of Danville; and special friend, Stephen Reeves of Danville.

Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville and River Valley Crematory Dardanelle. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 10, 2018)

Shockley, Ashford Luther

Ashford Luther Shockley, age 81, retired farmer of the Mt George community, died in a Danville hospital Friday morning. Mr. Shockley was a native of Sparta, Tenn., and had lived in the Dardanelle-Danville area for the past 70 years. He was a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include two sons, Alton Shockley of Danville, and Bentley Shockley of Wynona, Okla., two daughters, Mrs. Odith Gatley and Mrs. Ora Bell Shumate of Pawhuska, Okla., two brothers, Art Shockley of Norman, Okla., and Hyder Shockley of Mt. George, 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at the Mt. George Church of Christ Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock, with Church of Christ Minister, C. V. Langford officiating. Burial was in Shepherd cemetery. Services were in charge of the Cornwell Funeral Service. Casket Bearers were Alton Walker, Allen Walker, Dale Pennington, Albert Littleton, Alton B. Shockley, and Shockley Shumate. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Historical & Genealogical Association Bulletin, Dardanelle, Arkansas, Obituary was published on 2003 No. 1, pg. 38 - date notation on clipping 5/17/56)

Shockley, Beatrice May

Mrs. Beatrice May Shockley, age 79, of Danville died Sunday, September 5, 1982 at Dardanelle Hospital. She was a member of the Church of Christ

Survivors include a son, H. B. Shockley of Danville; a daughter, Mrs. Paul Harmon of Torrence, CA; two brothers, Marvin Cannon of Oklahoma and Austin Cannon of Louisiana; seven grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral was September 8 at Mount George Church of Christ. Burial was in Shepherd Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1982)


Shockley, Cleon Lavally

Cleon Lavally Shockley, age 75, passed away unexpectedly February 17, 2009. The only son of Gordon and Lula Shockley was born in Ola, Arkansas on December 21, 1933. He was a proud and honest man; a steadfast husband, esteemed father, loving grandfather and great-grandfather, brother and friend.

After completing his schooling in Arkansas, Cleon served in the U.S. Navy, GM2, USN-U1, and the Naval Reserves. Following an honorable discharge, he wed a stunning, young Patsy Fulton in June of 1952. Cleon relocated with his family between California and Arkansas a handful of times before settling in Kern County in 1960 where he dedicated a 35 year career to the Rainbow Bread Company as the local "bread-man" in Lamont, CA. Though at times a little stubborn, Cleon was both candid and noble in demeanor. A respected man to his peers, a loving provider to his family, and a wonderful play-mate and Pa Pa to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He served as a valued member of his local VFW Post 8398, the JC's, and a scout leader for pack 602. His orneriness, snickers, and smiles will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him.

Cleon was preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter, Jennifer Diedrich.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Patsy; sons and their spouses, Mitchel (Denise), Steven (Cindy), Ronald (Sharon), and John; daughter, Deborah; 17 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; brothers and their wives, Paul (Bettey) and Pat (Kathy) Satterfield; sister, Coleen Jones and her husband (Casey); sister, Shirley Caddell; extended family Donna and Rudy Banducci, and Nelda and John Floyd.

A public viewing will be offered on Sunday, February 22, from 12-4 p.m. and a graveside service with military honors will be held on Monday, February 23, at 11:00 a.m. both at Greenlawn Southwest Mortuary. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Joe George, Newspaper: Bakersfield Californian, 2/21/2009)


Shockley, Effie Ora (George) (Mrs.)

Mrs. Effie Ora Shockley, age 83, of Mt. George died at the Yell County Hospital in Danville Jun 7. Mrs. Shockley was the daughter of the late Harding and Sallie Williams George and a member of the Mt. George Church of Christ.

Survivors include six sons, Gordon of Ft. Smith, Winston of Ola, Avious and George of Mt. George, Travis of Danville, Evert of Hackett; three daughters, Mrs. Walter Dacus of Dardanelle, Mrs. Tolbert Underwood of Danville and Mrs. Elmer Young of Sunnymead, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Nettie Carpenter of Clarksville; one stepbrother, Leland Williams of Havana.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) in the Mt. George Church of Christ by T.A. Oliver, Church of Christ minister. Burial will be in the Sheppard Cemetery with Cornwell Funeral Service in charge. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 1966)

Shockley, Filligene Shinn

Filligene Shinn Shockley, age 80, of Danville, AR died Friday, April 8, 2005 at Legacy Lodge Nursing Home in Russellville. She was born January 28, 1925 at Danville to the late Walter and Ollie Tubbs Hurst.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, H.B. Shinn and Lloyd Shockley; five brothers, Walter Lee, Ted, Bob, Clem and Bido Hurst; and six sisters, Bessie Buie, Geneva Moore, Ann Shinn, Reba Higgins, Bertha Rickett and Lois Martin.

Survivors include two sons, Eddie Shinn of London and Gary Allen Shinn of Russellville; two daughters, Dorothy Jane McCurrie of Russellville and Donna Jean Nichols of Danville; a brother, Carlton Hurst of Rogers; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 13, 2005)


Shockley, George E.

George E. Shockley, age 84 of Mt. George, died Monday, June 30, 2003 at his home in Mt. George. He was born December 1, 1918 in Danville to the late Robert and Effie George Shockley. He was a WWII Army Veteran, retired sanitation foreman for Tyson and a member of the Church of Christ in Mt. George.

He was preceded in death by 4 brothers, Gordon, Winston, Aves, and Travis Shockley and 2 sisters, Grace Dacus and Zale Young.

Survivors are his wife of 56 years, Allene Miller Shockley; one brother, Evert Shockley of Greenwood and a host of nephews, nieces and friends.

Services will be Thursday, July 3, 2003, 2:00 p. m. at the Church of Christ in Mt. George with Brother Chris George officiating. Interment will be in Mt. George Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Visitation will be Wednesday, 6 to 8 p. m. Pallbearers will be Kevin Underwood, Roy Underwood, Bob Underwood, Wayne Underwood, Doyle Fowler, Larry Underwood. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 2, 2003)


Shockley, Hiter B. "Hoot"

Hiter B. "Hoot" Shockley, age 71, of Ft. Smith, AR died Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at the Ft. Smith Nursing Center. He was born April 11, 1932 in Chickalah to the late Hiter and Beatrice Cannon Shockley. He was a Mason and a retired small engine repairman.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ida Dickens Shockley, a brother, Loyd Shockley and a sister, Vertal Shockley.

Survivors include, two sons and daughters-in-law, Leslie and Lori Shockley of Danville and Floyd and Robin Shockley of Travis Air Force Base, CA; a daughter, Shelia Scarboro of Nevada; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Graveside service was May 16, 2003 at Shepherd Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 21, 2003)


Shockley, Leslie Keith

Leslie Keith Shockley, age 51, of Danville passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith. Leslie was born in Russellville, Arkansas to H.B. and Ida Malinda Shockley on June 30, 1965. Leslie's true passions in life were his family, deer hunting, and fishing.

Leslie is survived by his wife, Lori Shockley, sons and wives, Donald and Morgan Heathman,Steven and Aubree Heathman, sister, Shelia Allen, brother, Floyd and Alisa Shockley, brother-in-law, Bobby Gist, and one granddaughter Makynlee Leslie Lanette Heathman arriving in May.Pet Daddy to Dolly, DeeDee, Tiggy, Little Bit, Bubba, and Oreo.

Funeral service was held at 2 pm Saturday, January 7, at Mount George Church of Christ with Bro. John McCourt officiating. Visitation was from 5 to 7 pm Friday, January 6, at the funeral home. Burial will be private. 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 11, 2017)

Shockley, Lina

Funeral services were held last Saturday morning at the Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle for Mrs. Lina Shockley, age 67, who died at a Fort Smith hospital Thursday.

Services were conducted by Rev. Harry Hembree of the Fort Smith Christian church and burial was in Shepards cemetery. Mrs.

Shockley is survived by her husband, A.L. Shockley of Danville; two sons, Alton of Danville and a Bentley of Holdenville; two daughters, Mrs. Ora Belle Snumake of Holdenville and Mrs. Edith Gately of New York City; and three grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 1939)

Shockley, Modene Bennie

Modene Bennie Shockley, age 84, of Chico, CA died Friday, September 12, 1997 in a Chico Convalescent Hospital. She was a daughter of the late John and Myrtle McInturf and was born January 23, 1913 at Ola, AR. She was the widow of member of the Church of Christ and the Eastern Star.

She is survived by a daughter, Frederica Shockley of Chico, CA.

Funeral service was September 19, 1997 at the Ola Church of Christ with Mac Parks and Dr. J. O. Pennington officiating. Burial was in the Ola-Sandlin Cemetery. Pallbearers were Carroll and Brad Rose, Wayne Hunnicutt, Harlon Porter, Carroll Carter and Bill Wilson. Memorials may be made to the Sierra Sunrise Convalescent Home in care of Newton-Bracewell Funeral Home, 680 Camellia Way, Chico, CA 95926. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 24, 1997)


Shoemaker, Ella

Ella Shoemaker, age 102, formerly of Dardanelle, died Friday, June 15, 2012 at Delhi, LA.

Funeral service will be Wednesday, 10 a.m. at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 20, 2012)

Shoemaker, William Lonnie

William Lonnie Shoemaker, age 88, of Harrah, Okla., a native of Delaware, died Tuesday, September 23, 1986 at Shawnee Medical Center at Shawnee, Okla. He was a native of Delaware, a retired employee of Tinker Field Aircraft Co. veteran of World War I and a member of Harrah Church of Christ.

Survivors include two sons, Buford Shoemaker of Harrah and Loran Shoemaker of Newcastle, Okla.; a daughter, Mildred Worthen of Harrah; two brothers, Joe Shoemaker of Dardanelle and Clyde Shoemaker of Oklahoma City, Okla.; three sisters, Eva Brock of Van Buren, Jicie Flurry of Edmond, Okla. and Ola Stewart of Dardanelle; eight grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren.

Funeral will be at 10 a. m. Saturday at Cornwell Chapel at Dardanelle by Jack Lawyer. Burial will be in Graves Cemetery at Delaware by Cornwell Funeral Service. Active pallbearers will be Kenneth Jay, Leon Standridge, Kenneth Moles, Bobby Bata, Joe Stewart and Johnny Stewart. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)


Shoemaker, William Lonnie

William Lonnie Shoemaker, age 88 of Harrah, OK, died September 23, 1986. He was a native of Delaware a veteran of World War I, retired from Tinker Airforce Base, and a member of the Church of Christ.

He is survived by two sons, Loran Shoemaker of Newcastle and Leon Shoemaker of Harrah, OK. One daughter, Mildred Worthen of Harrah, OK; three sisters, Eva Brock, Van Buren, Jici Flurry of Edmund, OK and Ola Stewart of Dardanelle. Two brothers, John Shoemaker of Dardanelle, and Clyde Shoemaker of Oklahoma City, OK.; 8 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday at the Cornwell Chapel with Jack Lawyer officiating. Interment will be in the Graves Cemetery at Delaware. Arrangements and services were by Cornwell Funeral Service. Active pallbearers are Kenneth Jay, Leon Standridge, Kenneth Moles, Bobby Bata, Joe and Johnny Stewart. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)


Shook, Robert Neil

Robert Neil Shook, 69, of Greenwood, Arkansas passed away Sunday, November 21, 2010 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was born March 20, 1941; he was a loving and devoted husband and father. He was retired from the Greenwood School System, faithful member of Westwood Baptist Church in Greenwood and an Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War.

He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Norma (Wooten) Shook; two sons Kenny Shook and wife Stephanie; Jonathan Shook and wife Margie; two daughters, Debbie Williams and husband Mark; Becky Goetz and husband Mike all of Greenwood; four grandsons Brad Williams, Robbie Knuckles, Justin Knuckles and Tyler Shook; five granddaughters, Ashley Vigus, Jennifer Style, Amanda Shook, Trinity Partin and Scarlett Shook; two great grandchildren Lake Williams and Faith Vigus; one brother Jim Shook and wife Elaine of Boonville; one sister Ann Cornwell and husband Mike of Danville.

He was preceded in death by one great granddaughter Cambry Knuckles; his parents Nannie and George Boyd and Jim Dolly Shook; two brothers Mitchell and Jerry Shook.

Funeral service was November 24, 2010 at Westwood Baptist Church with burial at Hartford Memorial Park under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. Pallbearers were Brad Williams, Robbie Knuckles, Justin Knuckles, Tyler Shook, Jeffrey Boyd and Travis Carter. To place an online tribute, please visit www.mcconnellfh.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 1, 2010)

Shoptaw, Jennings S.

Jennings S. Shoptaw, age 91, of Russellville, died Friday, May 26, 2017, at Chambers Memorial Hospital. He was born June 4, 1925, in Russellville to John and Lillian Brown Shoptaw. On August 31, 1966, he married Darlene May. He retired after 22 years as a United States Air Force Master Sergeant, where he was an F4 Phantom mechanic. He was among the many who stormed the beach at Normandy on June 6, 1944, now known as D-Day. During his time of service, he also shot competitive skeet.

After his military career he served 21 years in the United States Postal Service with many of those years as postmaster. He was also a member of the NRA, Dardanelle Bass Club and loved to hunt and fish.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Bill, Bud, and Robert Shoptaw; and a sister, Donna Shoptaw.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Darlene May Shoptaw; a son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Michelle Shoptaw of Danville; a grandson, Luke Tate Shoptaw of Danville; a brother and sister-in-law, John Wayne and Carol Shoptaw of Russellville; three nephews, Jeremy, Nathan and Daniel; and three nieces, Sarah, Kathy and Melissa. The memorial service with military honors was held at 10:00 a.m., Monday June 5, 2017, at the Shinn Chapel with the Rev. Haskell Eavenson officiating. Burial was private and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Arkansas, 201 Markham Center Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. The family will receive friends following the memorial service in the chapel. 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 7, 2017)

Shoptaw, Jennings S.

Jennings S. Shoptaw, age 91, of Dardanelle, died Friday, May 26, 2017, at Chambers Memorial Hospital. He was born June 4, 1925, in Russellville to John and Lillian Brown Shoptaw. On August 31, 1966, he married Darlene May. He retired after 22 years as a United States Air Force Master Sergeant, where he was an F4 Phantom mechanic. He was among the many who stormed the beach at Normandy on June 6, 1944, now known as D-Day. During his time of service, he also shot competitive skeet.

After his military career he served 21 years in the United States Postal Service with many of those years as postmaster. He was also a member of the NRA, Dardanelle Bass Club and loved to hunt and fish.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Bill, Bud, and Robert Shoptaw; and a sister, Donna Shoptaw.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Darlene May Shoptaw; a son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Michelle Shoptaw of Danville; a grandson, Luke Tate Shoptaw of Danville; a brother and sister-in-law, John Wayne and Carol Shoptaw of Russellville; three nephews, Jeremy, Nathan and Daniel; and three nieces, Sarah, Kathy and Melissa. The memorial service with military honors will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday June 5, 2017, at the Shinn Chapel with the Rev. Haskell Eavenson officiating. Burial will be private and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Arkansas, 201 Markham Center Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. The family will receive friends following the memorial service in the chapel. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,pub. May 27, 2017 On-Line at www.shinnfuneral.com)

Shore, Evelyn

Evelyn Shore, age 75 of Danville, died Friday, June 6, 2003 at her home near Danville. She was born April 13, 1928, in Waukegan, Illinois to the late Angus and Marie Johnson McKenzie. She attended the Havana Presbyterian Church. She was a retired sales clerk for Bill's Dollar Store in Danville.

She was preceded in death by two daughters, Delores Jean Shore and Patsy Earlene Packard, and a brother, Kenneth McKenzie.

Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Orval Earl Shore; daughter and son-in-law, Darlene and Wayne Haulmark of Pottsville, AR; 3 sisters, Carol Mulligan, Florida; Margie Stundze, MA; Laura Burris, Delaware, AR. One brother, Howard McKenzie, WI; Son-in-law, Jon Packard, Norman, OK; 6 Grandchildren and 9 Great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Monday, June 9, 2003 at the Havana Presbyterian Church with Rev. Floyd Shepherd officiating. Interment was held in Pottsville at Pisgah Cemetery. Pallbearers were David Haulmark, Jeff Haulmark, Sam Packard, Wayne Haulmark, Jon Packard and Brady Gilliam. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home. Danville, Arkansas. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 11, 2003)


Shores, Suzannah Jane (Callahan)

Suzannah Jane Shores, 25, of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Wednesday April 4, 2012.

Suzannah is survived by her husband Raymond (Moe) Shores; two children, Dominic Lamion Shores and Hadley Grace Shores; mother, Kathy and step-father Neal Martin; father, Sam and step-mother Melissa Callahan; five brothers, Chris Callahan, Zeke Owens, Alex Martin, Ethan Martin, Kaelin Martin; two sisters, Charlie Elizabeth Martin and Mackenzie Callahan. She is also survived by her grandparents, Billy and Billie Jones, Sam and Sue Callahan; mother and father-in-law W. R. and Roberta Shores and by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Funeral service was April 9, 2012 at the Waldron Pentecostal Church of God with Rev. Rickey Hunt officiating. Interment followed the service at Square Rock Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 11, 2012)

Short, Frankie

Frankie Short, age 57, of Danville, AR died Saturday, January 3, 2004 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. She was born February 7, 1946 in Danville, AR to the late James Lenard and Thelma Iva Crawford Hutchens. She was a LPN and a member of the Victory Tabernacle Pentecostal Church of God in Danville.

She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Ray Keeling of Arkadelphia; a son & daughter-in-law, Ricky Melody Short of Danville; a sister, Iva Short of Danville; a step-son, Chris Bush of Danville; two grandchildren, Kayla and Scotty Short both of Danville; step grandchildren, Ragina Spears & Susie Keeling both of Danville; Gary Keeling of Sheridan, AR, Paula Whittle of Arkadelphia and Tesia Bush of Danville and step-great grandchildren, Jenna Keeling, Jordyn Higgins, Raychel and Garrett Spears all of Danville, Shane Keeling and James Whittle both of Arkadelphia; Morgan & Taylor Keeling of Mt. George and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

Service was January 6 at 2 p. m. at the First Baptist Church in Danville with Rev. Joyce Reddel Mayhan and Rev. Barbara Ritter officiating. Interment was in the Earl Ladd Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. Pallbearers were Cody, Dustin, Damon and Joe Short, Scott Spears and Steven Wright. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 7, 2004)


Short, Irvin Lee

Irvin Lee Short, 49, formerly of Rover died of injuries received in an accident on a train near Center, Texas on September 21. Relatives said that a load of steel in a boxcar shifted, crushing Short and two other men in the car. The two others were seriously injured.

He is survived by two sons, Donald L. Short of Kingsport, Tenn. and Bobby Keith Short of Blanchard, La.; one daughter, Mrs. W. R. Hunnicutt of Bossier City, La.; four sisters, Mrs. Mae Gilkey of Bakersfield, Calif., Mrs. Lucy Prunty of Rover, Mrs. Myrtie Crites of Plainview and Mrs. Bertie Garner of Bakersfield; and one brother, Roy Short of Little Rock. (Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, pub. Sep 28, 1961) (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,His obituary was published 28 Sep 1961, Danville, Yell County, Arkansas. )

Short, John Carl

John Carl Short, Jr. age 23, of Dardanelle, AR, died Saturday, August 3, 2002 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. "Little John" was born August 24, 1978, at Danville, AR. He was a freight broker for Little John Trucking Company in Russellville, a member of the Super Sport Graphic Softball Team, a basketball official for the Arkansas Official Association, and attended the Russellville Second Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Jim and Sally Short.

He is survived by his wife, Martie Short of Dardanelle; a daughter, Jordan Short of Dardanelle, AR; a son, Caleb Short of Danville; his parents, Johnny and Shirley Short of Danville, AR; four brothers and a sister-in-law, Cody and Joseph Short, Steven Jennifer Jackson and Shawn Jackson all of Danville; a sister and brother-in-law, Stephanie Junior Byrum of Danville, AR; a niece, Arika Tharp of Danville; a nephew, Cory Byrum of Danville; his grandparents, Marvin & Christine Bottoms of Danville; many other relatives and a best friend, Mark Defoor.

Funeral service was August 6, 2002, at the Danville First Baptist Church with Rev. Bobby Wells and Rev. David McLemore officiating. Burial was in Earl Ladd Cemetery, Danville. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Active pallbearers were Kenny Bell, Steve Pfeifer, Jay Martin, Trent Tipton, Darrell Webb and Ray Holbrook. Honorary were Danville graduating class of 1996. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 7, 2002)


Short, Lola Mae

Lola Mae Short, age 50 of Danville, died Wednesday, April 30, 2003 at her home in Danville. She was born July 24, 1952 in Lubbock, Texas to the late Leo Townsend.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Lynn Short; a brother, James Townsend and her stepfather, Adrian Warren.

Survivors are her mother, Minnie Chaney Warren; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Ellen and Bob Smith of Belleville, Flora and Wayne Jackson of Mt. George; six nephews; ten nieces and four foster children.

Graveside services were Saturday, May 3, 2003 at Mt. George Cemetery by Rev. Bobby Wells. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 7, 2003)


Short, Marie

Marie Short, age 69, of Danville, AR died Wednesday, at St. Vincent's Infirmary in Little Rock, AR. She was born in Bearden, AR January 23, 1929 daughter of the late Edgar Perry and Lena Pate Grant. She was a mother and homemaker.

Survivors include three sons, James Short of Briggsville, Billy Short of Dardanelle and Terry Short of Danville; one daughter, Barbara Hunt of Plainview; three brothers, Harold Grant, Dardanelle, Junior Grant, Dumas and Doyle Grant, Thorton; a sister, Mary King of Dumas; 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral service was Friday at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Danville with Rev. Monroe Hunt officiating. Burial was in Moss Cemetery in Bearden, AR. Pallbearers were Jimmy Don Carr, M. J. Hunt, Marty Hunt, Chucky Short, Hubert King, Billy Short, Chris Grant. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 9, 1998)


Short, Roy

Roy Short, age 74 of Rover, AR died Friday, May 7, 1993 at the Yell County Nursing Home in Ola, AR. He was a retired farmer and purchasing clerk for the state hospital. He was a United States Army Veteran of World War II, and a member and deacon of the Rover Baptist Church. He was the son of the late William F. Short and the late Margaret Pockrous Short, and a native of Rover.

He was preceded in death by four sisters, Myrtle Crites, Mae Gilkey, Bertie Garner and Lucy Prunty also three brothers, Ervin Short, Jack Short and Franklin Short.

He is survived by, his wife, Ruby Taylor Short; three nieces, Imogene Orton of Waterloo, Iowa, Mary Patrick of Pratt, Kansas and Iren Hawkins of Plainview and six nephews, Donald Short of Little Rock; Bob Short of Shreveport, Louisiana, Billy Prunty of Lexington, Kentucky, Pete Crites of No. Little Rock, Joe Crites of Dardanelle and Eugene Crites of Salina, Kansas.

Funeral services were May 10 at Shinn Chapel with Rev. Jack McKinnon officiating. Burial was in Hunts Chapel Cemetery at Rover by Shinn Funeral Service. Pallbearers: Roy Colbert, Alja Hunnicutt, Bill Lewis, Jack Witt, Harvey Elrod and Howard Turner. Honorary Antle Hogan, Monroe Brown and Dr. J. O. Pennington. Memorial may be made to the Rover Cemetery Fund, c/o Peggy Emerson, Rover, AR 72860. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 5/7/1993)


Short, Ruby Burlene

Mrs. Ruby Burlene Short, age 89, of Tallulah, LA died Tuesday, September 21, 2010 in the Olive Branch Senior Care Center in Tallulah. She was born in Rover, AR and was a homemaker.

Survivors include one brother, Dencil Ray Taylor of Wichita Falls, TX; one sister, Wanda Lee Taylor Grissom of Newellton, LA; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were held on Thursday, September 23, 2010 in the Legion Cemetery in Newellton, LA under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home of Tallulah, with Rev. Dennis Campbell officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 29, 2010)


Short, Terry Lynn

Terry Lynn Short, age 35, of Danville, AR. died Sunday, January 3, 1999 at his home in Danville, AR. He was born in Danville, AR. August 27, 1963. He had worked in the Quality Control Department for Petit Jean Poultry of Danville and was a member of the Poor Boys Fishing Club.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Marie Grant Short.

He is survived by his wife, Lola Townsend Short; his father, Charles Hopper Short of California; two brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Sherry Short of Briggsville, AR. and Billy and Chris Short of Dardanelle, AR; one sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Marty Hunt of Plainview, AR; mother-in-law, Minnie Warren of Dardanelle, AR; two sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Ellen and Bob Smith of Belleville, AR. and Flora and Wayne Jackson of Mt. George, AR; nine nephews, 12 nieces; four great nephews; five great nieces; one great-great nephew and two great-great nieces.

Funeral service was January 5, 1999 at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Danville with the Rev. Monroe Hunt officiating. Burial was in the Russell Cemetery at Belleville by Cornwell Funeral Home Service of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Chucky Short, Josh Ward, Michael Loyd, M. J. Hunt, J. W. Willis, Larry Willis, Bobby Solley and Hubert King. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 6, 1999)


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