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Jessie Lee Smith, age 97, of Danville died Sunday, July 23, 2006 at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville. Born September 13, 1908 in Danville she was the daughter of the late Charlie Arthur and Lela Carr Staggs. She was a homemaker and mother and a member of the Plainview Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Smith; daughters, Peggy Sue Stewart, Betty Lou Smith; brothers, Noble Staggs, Opal Staggs; sisters, Ruby Staggs, Lola Shubert; great-grandsons, Jacob, Samuel and Lucas Smith and great-great-grandson, Bradley Smith.
Survivors are two sons and daughters-in-law, Billy and Cleva Smith and Robert and Loa Smith all of Plainview; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Larry Bates of Plainview, eleven grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 12 great great-grandchildren.
Services were held Tuesday, July 25 at the Plainview Church of Christ with Butch Gossett officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Pallbearers were grandsons. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 26, 2006)
Mrs. Jewel Gladden Smith, age 96 of Dumas, Arkansas born in Briggsville, Arkansas on January 8, 1900, she was the daughter of the late, William Frank and Susan Tolbert Mathis Gladden.
Mrs. Smith departed this life in Dumas, Arkansas on September 12, 1996, she was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice N. Smith. She was a homemaker and member of the First United Methodist Church, U. M. W. Willie Arnold Circle and Eastern Star.
Services Saturday, September 14, 1996 at 3:00 P. M. in the Griffin Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Therral Wilson, officiating, followed by burial in Walnut Lake Cemetery.
Survivors are her son, Nathan Smith of Glendale, Arizona also two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, Gardner Nursing Home, Star City, Arkansas or your favorite charity in her name. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 9/12/1996)
Joe T. Smith "JT", age 83 of Waveland, Arkansas was born November 16, 1924 in Booneville, Arkansas to John M. and Willie M. (Oliver) Smith. He passed away February 21, 2008 in Danville, Arkansas. He was a heat & air repairman and could also repair TVs, radios, and guns. He attended the Waveland Church.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Smith.
Funeral service was held February 25, 2008 at Roberts Memorial Chapel in Booneville with burial in Carolan Cemetery near Booneville, under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home.
Joe is survived by one son, Barry Smith of Waveland, AR; one brother, Jim L. Smith of Montana.
Pallbearers were Harold Taylor, Sam Oliver, J. C. Woodliff, Neal Preston, Don Oliver, Sammy Oliver, Dennis Taylor, and Homer Wilson. The family will visit with friends from 2 to 4:00 p. m. Sunday afternoon at Roberts Funeral Home. Obituary by Roberts Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 27, 2008)
PLAINVIEW - Joe Wayne Smith, age 54, of Plainview died June 22, 1986 at St. Vincent's Infirmary at Little Rock. He was a native of Plainview, a rancher and businessman. He was the son of the late Chester Arthur Smith, and a member of the Plainview Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Sue Robinson Smith; a son, John Wayne Smith; a granddaughter, Cindy Smith; his mother, Mrs. Okla Smith; a brother, Charles Smith, and a half brother, William C. Reich, all of Plainview, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral was at 3 p. m. today at the Plainview School auditorium by Garland Lipe. Burial was to be at Salem Cemetery by Humphrey Funeral Service. Active pallbearers Joe Dishongh, Robert Lee Smith, Dennis Smith, Bob Forrest, Billy Smith, Jimmy Cunningham and Hoyt Dale. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Joe Wayne Smith, age 54, a resident of Plainview, died Sunday June 22, 1986 at St. Vincents Infirmary. He was the son of the late Chester Arthur Smith. He was a rancher and a member, of the Plainview Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Sue Smith, one son, Johnny Wayne Smith, daughter-in-law, Nancy Gale Smith, granddaughter, Cindy Smith, Mother, Okla Smith. One brother, Charles Smith, one half-brother, William C. Reich. All of Plainview. A number of nieces and nephews.
The service was held Monday at the Plainview School Auditorium. Burial at Salem Cemetery Garland Lipe officiating. Pallbearers were Joe Dishough, Robert Lee Smith, Dennis Smith, Bob Forrest, Billy Smith, Jimmy Cunningham and Hoyt Dale. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 6/22/1986)
John A. Smith, 75, of Idalou, Tex., died April 15 in the VA Hospital at Big Springs, Tex. He was a native of Briggsville, a Baptist and a veteran of WW I.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Audra Wheeler Smith; one son, Jerrell, of Hutchison, Kans.; eight brothers, Maurice, Chevious and Leo of Dumas, Odell of Hot Springs, Will of Atoka, Okla., Charlie of Tulsa, Okla., Loyd of Lodi, Calif, and Opal of Dexter, Ore.; two sisters, Mrs. Augusta Benefield of El Centro, Calif, and Mrs.Sybil Spissard of Mansfield; and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services were held in the Baptist Church at Idalou with burial in Lorenzo, Tex. cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Yell County, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 1967)
Mrs. John Boyce Smith, 88, died at the Desha County Hospital at Dumas last week.(1957) She was a Methodist and lived at Briggsville for many years.
Survivors include nine sons, Maurice and Leo of Dumas, N.N. of Pickens, Odell of Hot Springs, Charlie of Tulsa, Will of Atoka, Okla., John A. of Shallowater, Texas, Lloyd of Lodi, Calif, and Opal of Dexter, Oregon; three daughters, Mrs. J. M. Benefield of El Centro, Calif., Mrs. R. N. Crockett of Dermont, Mrs. John Spessard of Mansfield; 27 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren and three great great-grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record 50 Years Ago, Danville, Arkansas, 2/29/1957)
John Monroe Smith, age 66 of Waveland, died at his home. He was a native of Scott County, a member of the Free Will Baptist Church and a Rock Island section employee.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Willie Grace Smith; two sons, Joe Smith of Waveland and Sgt. Jimmy Smith of Texas; one brother, Jack Smith of Booneville; one sister, Mrs. Pearl Sizemore of Gould; and four grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Long Ridge Church near Booneville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 1963)
Johnnie Nell Smith, age 70, of Dardanelle, AR died Wednesday at Johnson Regional Medical Center in Clarksville. She was born in Carden Bottom on August 3, 1929 to the late Eurby and Johnnie Mae Maxey Moore. She was the widow of Ted Smith, member of the Faith Church, the Council Oaks 589 Order of Easter Star, was a mother and homemaker.
She was preceded in death by, a daughter, Shelia Smith and three brothers, Peck Moore, Dick Moore and J. E. Moore.
She is survived by, three daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and Michael Maggard of Russellville, Cheryl and Dale Kenner of Knoxville, AR and Cindy and Robin Carpenter of Havana, AR; three brothers, William E. Moore of Russellville, Keith Moore and Scotty Moore both of Dardanelle, AR; three sisters, Ora Faye Tousky, Opal Alexander Fisher and Ruby Moore all of Dardanelle, AR; seven grandchildren, Hillary Vodrazka, Dallas Eidson, Michael Williams, Angelique Keener, Chelsey Maggard, Joshua and Caleb Carpenter; three great grandchildren, William and Summer Vodrazka and Garrett Eidson and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Saturday at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. David Jay officiating. Burial was in the Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 24, 1999)
Joseph Edgar Smith, aged 72, of Havana, a retired cotton gin operator, died Tuesday at a hospital in Danville. He was a native of Yell County and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include a son, James Smith of Oklahoma; four daughters, Mrs Nathan Mabel Walker and Mrs. Sybil Wiser, both of Oklahoma, Mrs. Mae Pierce of Charleston and Miss Josie Smith of Havana, a sister, Miss Fronie Smith of Havana; seven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
Funeral will be today at 2:30 p.m. at the Havana Church of Christ. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on April 1963)
Joseph Edgar Smith, aged 72, of Havana, a retired cotton gin operator, died Tuesday at a hospital in Danville. He was a native of Yell County and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include a son, James Smith of Oklahoma; four daughters, Mrs Nathan Mabel Walker and Mrs. Sybil Wiser, both of Oklahoma, Mrs. Mae Pierce of Charleston and Miss Josie Smith of Havana, a sister, Miss Fronie Smith of Havana; seven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
Funeral will be today at 2:30 p.m. at the Havana Church of Christ. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on April 1963)
Mrs. Julia Ann Smith, age 67, of Ola died Thursday, December 17, 1981 at Yell County Nursing Home at Ola. She was a former clerk, daughter of the late Marion and Ida Bell Hankins George, and was a member of Park Place Baptist Church at Little Rock.
Survivors include her husband, P. K. Smith of Benton and a daughter Mrs. Ida Marie Honeycutt of Sherwood, and three granddaughters, Karen, Kathy and Kristie Honeycutt of Sherwood.
Funeral was Monday at Birta Baptist Church by the Rev. John Holbrook. Burial was in Birta Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 12/17/1981)
Kenneth Leon Smith, age 81, of Mena, passed away Monday, October 29, 2001, at his home. He was born January 20, 1920, in Yell County, AR, to the late Earl Smith and the late Virgie Joiner Smith. He was united in marriage to Frances Florene Crowe, January 15, 1949, in Havana, AR. Mr. Smith served in the U. S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a member of the First Assembly of God in Mena where he formerly served as Deacon and Secretary Treasurer. Mr. Smith was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great grandfather.
Survivors include his wife, Florene Smith of Mena, AR; a son, Ken and his wife Rita Smith of Nacogdoches, Texas; two daughters, Darlene and her husband Earl Teeter of Waxahachie, Texas, and Carol Roberts of Mena, AR; a brother, Harold Smith of Dardanelle, AR; 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Lonnie Smith and Glen Smith.
Funeral services were Thursday, November 1, 2001, at 2 p. m. in the First Assembly of God Church in Mena with Brother Eddie Passmore, Brother Ron Tilley, and Brother Earl Teeter officiating. Graveside services were Friday, November 2 at 11 a. m. in the Havana Cemetery in Havana, AR, under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation was Wednesday, October 31, 2001, from 5 to 7 p. m. at Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 7, 2001)
Kermit Harold Smith, 89 of Dardanelle, passed away Saturday, February 07, 2015. He was born September 10, 1925 at Havana to the late Thomas Earl and Virgie Joiner Smith. He was a 1943 graduate of Havana High School and a 1950 graduate of Pharmacy School at University of the Ozarks College in Clarksville. He was a former elder of the Havana Presbyterian Church and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War as a Pharmacist in the Medical Corp in Europe from 1950 to 1952. Returning home, he continued his Pharmacy Career at Coger Drug in Danville from 1952 to 1955, Walker Drug in Russellville from 1955 to 1960, Boyd Drug in Morrilton from 1960 to 1961, Walker Drug in Russellville from 1961 to 1966, as the owner of Rogers Drug in Russellville from 1966 to 1976, V.A. Hospital in Little Rock from 1976 to 1995. In 2000, he received his Gold Certificate for 50 years of Pharmacy Service. He actually worked as a pharmacist until he was 70 years old.
Harold loved the time he and Ada Sue got to spend with the girls, granddaughters Meagan and Abby, and loved every minute of it! He said he was so happy he got to share his role of grandpa with them!! Harold and his wife Ada Sue spent many happy hours enjoying their morning coffee while watching all of GOD's creatures putting on a show, just for them it seemed!! He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Leon Smith, Glen Smith, Lonnie Smith and his first wife, Mildred Adcock Smith.
Survivors include his wife, Ada Sue Bland Ray Smith; step-daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Patrick Carmack; two granddaughters, Meagan and Abigail Carmack, all of Conway; three nieces, Pat Fredrick and great nephew, Wade Fredrick of Havana; Debbie Phillips and great nephews, Nathan and Ryan Phillips all of Danville; Carol Smith of Mena; one nephew, Kenny Smith of Nacogdoches, Texas.
Funeral services will be on 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Dardanelle. Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at the Chapel just before the service. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 11, 2015)
Lester Smith, 78, a resident of Norman, OK, died Monday, Nov. 23, 1998 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center at Russellville. Born March 27, 1920 in Pope County to Joe and Blanch Horseman) Smith, he was a plumber with Petrolane Gas Co. a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. H was preceded in death by his first wife, Allene Smith; a stepson, James Kinder and three brothers and one sister.
Survivors include his wife, Bertha Smith of Norman; two sons, Carroll Smith of Russellville and David Smith of London; one daughter, Mildred Dotson of Centerville; two brothers, Robert Smith of Tulsa and Melvin Smith of Russellville; two sisters, Naomi Roberts of Norwalk, CA and Bertha Byrum of Dover; two stepsons, Ray Boyce of Norman, OK and Ted Boyce of Tyler, TX; two stepdaughters, Billie Carter of Tyler and Mavis Mickle of Norman; and several grand children and great-grandchildren.
A graveside funeral service was held at 1 p. m. Wednesday at East Point Cemetery in Russellville by the Rev. Joseph Hubbard. Pallbearers Active-Michael Smith, Carl Smith, Ted Boyce, Ray Boyce, Ed Carter and Ron Mickle. Honorary-David Burris. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 2, 1998)
Lester Lee Smith, 68, of Bluffton, Arkansas passed away Sunday, June 2, 2013. He was born May 12, 1945 in Hot Springs to Elmer and Dorsie Lee Smith. Lester was a hard working farmer. He was a 'Mr. Fix-It' and could build or repair anything. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Lester was a devoted family man who was dearly loved and will be deeply missed. He was predeceased by his parents.
Lester is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 36 years, Joyce Smith of Bluffton; sons, Ray Duncan of Bluffton and Johnny Lee Smith (Brenda) of Prince George, Virginia; granddaughter, Korrina Smith of Prince George, Virginia; brother, Walter Smith (Pat) of Buckville; uncle, Virgil Redwine (Jessie) of Mountain Pine; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was June 5 at Caruth Village Funeral Home with Bros. J.D. Hooper and Jimmie Scott officiating. Burial was in Bluffton Cemetery. Pallbearers included Michael Huff, Elden Harper, Rick Sherrill, Seth Sherrill, Raymond Sexton and Roger Smith. Honorary pallbearers included Everett Caldwell, Robert Harper, Kenneth Keener, Russell Branam, Pete Morris, Don Denham and Tom Noel. Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on June 12, 2013)
Lester Lee Smith, 68, of Bluffton, Arkansas passed away Sunday, June 2, 2013. He was born May 12, 1945 in Hot Springs to Elmer and Dorsie Lee Smith. Lester was a hard working farmer. He was a 'Mr. Fix-It' and could build or repair anything. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Lester was a devoted family man who was dearly loved and will be deeply missed. He was predeceased by his parents.
Lester is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 36 years, Joyce Smith of Bluffton; sons, Ray Duncan of Bluffton and Johnny Lee Smith (Brenda) of Prince George, Virginia; granddaughter, Korrina Smith of Prince George, Virginia; brother, Walter Smith (Pat) of Buckville; uncle, Virgil Redwine (Jessie) of Mountain Pine; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was June 5 at Caruth Village Funeral Home with Bros. J.D. Hooper and Jimmie Scott officiating. Burial was in Bluffton Cemetery. Pallbearers included Michael Huff, Elden Harper, Rick Sherrill, Seth Sherrill, Raymond Sexton and Roger Smith. Honorary pallbearers included Everett Caldwell, Robert Harper, Kenneth Keener, Russell Branam, Pete Morris, Don Denham and Tom Noel. Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on June 12, 2013)
DARDANELLE - Lloyd Lendon Smith, age 86, of Dardanelle died Tuesday, January 22, 1985. He was a retired banker, son of the late Juie and Martha Blackwell Smith, and a member of First Baptist Church.
Survivors include several cousins.
Funeral will be at 10 a. m, Thursday at First Baptist Church by the Rev. Tony Berry. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1985)
Lola M. Smith, born January 17, 1916, died Tuesday, February 29th, 2000.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Smith on December 10, 1984.
She is survived by, her son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Betty Smith; three grandchildren, Amy, Ben and William Smith; one sister, Edna Haire; one brother, Henry Ward and numerous nieces and nephews. Since 1972 she had been a member of Ross Avenue Baptist Church in Dallas.
Services were March 3, 2000 at Restland/Es Wildwood Chapel. Interment followed at Restland Memorial Park. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 8, 2000)
Lotus Smith, age 81, of Plainview died Wednesday, December 23, 1987, at the Yell County Hospital in Danville. Mrs. Smith was the retired owner operator of the Clear Vision Lodge in Plainview.
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at the Ola Church of Christ by Bob Fallaon. Burial was in the Salem Cemetery. Pallbearers were Don Ross, Gary Keeney, William Gossett Jr., William Gossett Sr. Bob Burnham, Ernie Buckman and Herbert Randall. Services were by Humphrey Funeral Service at Ola. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 12/23/1987)
Lucy Christine Smith, age 77, passed away February 14, 2008 at her home in Quinlan, TX. She was born on April 5, 1930 in Clarksville, AR to the late Isabella and Buren Lipe and lived most of her school years in Clarksville and Ola. She joined The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in 1971 and has remained steadfast since that time.
She is preceded in death by a brother, Corkey Lipe.
She is survived by her husband, Wayne; her two children, Rick Smith and Linda Garrett, her daughter-in-law, Linda Smith and her son-in-law Ken Garrett; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren and two nephews.
Funeral service was February 18, 2008 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Hwy 27, North of Danville, with Elder Hirschi and Bro. Robert Brumfield officiating. Burial was at Salem Cemetery at Plainview, under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. In honor of Christine, memorial donations may be made to The Muscular Dystrophy Association or ALS, National Headquarters, 3300 East Sunrise Drive, Tucson, AZ 85718 or www.Mdausa.org. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 20, 2008)
Mark Smith, age 33, of Ola, died Saturday, December 4, 2004. He was born December 16, 1970 at Roseville, CA to James Horner and Kathy Atchley.
Survivors include his parents, Kathy Routt and James Horner of Ola; a brother, Bobby Enyart of Jewett, TX; grandparents, Robert and Jeanette Atchley of Dardanelle; many uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.
Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 8, 2004)
Martin Bruce (Buck) Smith, age 87, of Ola, died Thursday, November 1, 2007 at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. The son of Armor and Vida Snell Smith, he was born April 17, 1920, in Adona, AR. He married Mary Sue Nelms on June 25, 1981, at Benton. He was a police officer at the Arkansas State Hospital for 18 years. He was a second degree Mason, an honorary member of Fraternal Order of Police and a member of the Adona Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Lottie (Helms Smith; and two brothers, J. B. Smith and Ralph Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Sue Smith of Ola; daughter, Paula Wright and husband, Lynn, of Benton; stepdaughter, Donna Carr and husband, Jess, of Bixby, OK; stepson, Bill Childs and wife Gayle of Broken Arrow, OK; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 p. m. Monday, November 5, 2007, at Ola United Methodist Church with the Rev. Eddie Howell officiating. Burial will be at Fowler Cemetery at Adona by Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to Ola First United Methodist Church, c/o Rev. Eddie Howell, 32 Pebble Brook Drive, Conway, AR 72034. Internet obituary and online guest book available at www.humphreyfuneral.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 7, 2007)
TALCO - Mrs. Mary Smith, 83, died Thursday at her home in Talco. Services are scheduled for 2 p.m.
Sunday at Bates- Cooper-Weems Funeral Home Chapel in Mount Pleasant. The Rev. Alvin Blalock will officiate. Burial will be in the Talco cemetery. Mrs. Smith was born in Rover, Ark. January 20, 1896, and came to Talco with her parents, Charlie W. and Willie Lee (Gladden) Belcher in 1908.
She is survived by a son, Everett Sims of Houston; four daughters, Mrs. Esther Johnston of Toole, Utah, Mrs. Priscilla Boone of Clarendon, Mrs. Margaret Armstrong of Long Beach, Calif, and Mrs. Charlene Horton of Talco; three sisters, Mrs. Veda Seay and Mrs. Christine Mayes, both of Talco, and Mrs. Louis Crowley of Mount Pleasant; two brothers, Wylie Belcher and Odell, both of Talco; 20 grandchildren; 39 great- grandchildren, and 21 great- great-grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Her obituary was published in Feb 1979, Texas. - "To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded" - Ralph Waldo Emerson )
Mary E. Smith, age 77, of Waveland, AR died July 15, 1998 at Booneville, AR. She was a Methodist and a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, J. T. Smith of Waveland, AR; one son, Barry Dale Smith of Waveland, AR; one sister, Joan Earp of Durham, NC and one brother, Thomas Hudson Parrish of Durham, NC.
Funeral service was July 17, 1998 at the Roller Funeral Home Chapel with burial at the Carolan Cemetery in Booneville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 22, 1998)
Mary Evelyn Smith, age 79 of Dardanelle, died Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was born August 4, 1930 at Port Author, TX to the late Arthur Neal and Evelyn Elizabeth Phillips Wilson.
She is preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Margaret Schoolar.
Survivors include husband, James Smith of Dardanelle; one son and daughter-in-law, Buster and Cheryl Smith of Russellville; one sister, Carol Ramos of Clinton, MS; two grandchildren, Merideth Smith and Justin Slaughter, both of Russellville.
Graveside services were at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 4, 2009)
Mary Lena Smith, age 80, of Dardanelle died Friday, October 28, 2011 at Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born January 27, 1931 at Little Rock to the late Claude Alfred and Mary Edison Johnson WaWak. She was a member of the Russellville Christian Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles Ray Smith and a son, Kent Smith.
Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Rhonda Smith of Lake Jackson, TX, Robert and Judy Smith of Dardanelle, Sherman and Bridget Smith of Russellville, Keith and Nettie Smith of Nashville; one brother, Claud Alfred WaWak, Jr. of Redfield, AR; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren.
Graveside service was Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Arkansas Programs and services, 10411 W. Markham, Suite 130, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205-1409. Arrangements By Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 2, 2011)
Mary Sue Smith, 80, of Plainview, AR, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at UAMS Hospital in Little Rock. The daughter of Jim and Ethel Leona Hill Robinson, she was born December 17, 1932 in Casa, AR. She was a member of the Casa Assembly of God Church. Mary owned and operated JS Bar Feed Mill until 2006 when she retired. She enjoyed fishing, hunting, spending time with her family and watching her great granddaughter play ball.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Joe Wayne Smith; brother, Leroy Robinson; four sisters, Sybil Woods, Rebecca Sims, Geneva Westlake and Doris Prince. Left to cherish her memory are a son, Wayne Smith & wife Gail of Plainview; granddaughter, Cindy Dawson & husband Steve of Plainview; great granddaughter, Bailey Dawson of Plainview; three brothers, O.J. Robinson & wife Anna of Plainview, Bobby Robinson of Plainview, Larry Robinson & wife Sue of Plainview; three sisters, Mildred Daniels of Casa, Jerry Taylor & husband Roger of Casa, Donna Hickman & husband Bo of Boonville, MS; many loving nieces, nephews and friends.
Graveside Service was Friday, March 8, 2013 at Salem Cemetery in Plainview by Humphrey Funeral Service. Internet obituary and on-line guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 13, 2013)
Mary Sue Smith, 80, of Plainview, AR, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at UAMS Hospital in Little Rock. The daughter of Jim and Ethel Leona Hill Robinson, she was born December 17, 1932 in Casa, AR. She was a member of the Casa Assembly of God Church. Mary owned and operated JS Bar Feed Mill until 2006 when she retired. She enjoyed fishing, hunting, spending time with her family and watching her great granddaughter play ball.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Joe Wayne Smith; brother, Leroy Robinson; four sisters, Sybil Woods, Rebecca Sims, Geneva Westlake and Doris Prince. Left to cherish her memory are a son, Wayne Smith & wife Gail of Plainview; granddaughter, Cindy Dawson & husband Steve of Plainview; great granddaughter, Bailey Dawson of Plainview; three brothers, O.J. Robinson & wife Anna of Plainview, Bobby Robinson of Plainview, Larry Robinson & wife Sue of Plainview; three sisters, Mildred Daniels of Casa, Jerry Taylor & husband Roger of Casa, Donna Hickman & husband Bo of Boonville, MS; many loving nieces, nephews and friends.
Graveside Service was Friday, March 8, 2013 at Salem Cemetery in Plainview by Humphrey Funeral Service. Internet obituary and on-line guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 13, 2013)
Mathew Smith, age 63, of Cleveland, Ohio, died Saturday at Cleveland. He was a Methodist and was a Mason and a Shriner. He was a steel worker.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sylvia Briggs Smith; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Mary Studd of Cleveland; two brothers, Wayne Smith of Kentucky and Stanley Smith of Pennsylvania; a sister, Mrs. Tom Barton of Cleveland, and five grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, December 31, 1959)
Mike G. Smith, age 61, of Russellville, AR died Tuesday, March 21, 2006, at his home. He was born August 29, 1944, at Morrilton to Joe Henry and Naida Belle Wheeler Smith. He was a 1962 graduate of Russellville High School and a 1977 graduate of Arkansas Tech University, where he was a dedicated member of the track and football teams. He attended the Fellowship of Christians, and was raised and baptized in the Assemblies of God. He was the owner of Mike Smith Trucking and helped his wife with their other business, Dickey Refrigerated Service, Inc. He was a member of the Army National Guard. He enjoyed deer and turkey hunting, fishing, antique trucks, and spending time with his grandchildren, family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Survivors include his wife, Paula Smith of Russellville; a stepson and stepdaughter-in-law, Mark and Janis Watts of Belleville; a stepdaughter and stepson-in-law, Annie and Tony Cain of Belleville; his mother, Naida Smith of Russellville; a sister and brother-in-law, Peggy and Lavoin Ballinger of Houston, Texas; seven grandchildren, Savannah Kilbum, Santannah, Shelby, and Silas Cain, J. R. and Dalton Watts and Katy Petchenick; a nephew, Brian Ballinger of Carson City, Nev. a niece, Rhonda Reese of Houston, Texas; five grandnieces, Taylor and Alexa Ballinger, and Riley, Ragan, and Rikki Reese; and other relatives and friends.
The funeral was held at Friday, March 31st, at the Shinn Chapel officiated by Rev. Jerry Schlinker and the Rev. Jason Holcomb. The Rogers-Rye Post 2283 Veterans of Foreign Wars provided military honors in the Ball Hill Cemetery at Russellville under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. Active pallbearers were Tommy Hindsman, Mark Taylor, Mike Wood, Mark Chronister, Norman Chronister, Jimmy Sparks and Jackie Smith. Honorary pallbearers were Johnny Stewart, Bryan Ballinger, Craig Kilburn, Bill Hemmer, Dickie Spiller, Cliff Franks and Jim Wade. The family would like to thank everyone for their expressions of love and support during this difficult time. Mike was loved by many, and will be missed by all. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 5, 2006)
Mildred Adcock Smith, age 82, of Dardanelle died Tuesday, June 11, 2002 at her home. She was born Feb. 18, 1920, in the New Hope community to the late Robert Sidney and Fannie May Robinson Adcock. She was a bank teller and was partners in business with her husband for many years.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Roy Adcock, William Adcock and Robert Adcock; and a sister, Hazel Fraiser.
Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Kermit H. Smith; one sister and brother-in-law, Helen and John Gaddis of Fort Smith; a sister-in-law, Ethel Mae Adcock of Dardanelle, and several nephews and nieces.
Services were Friday, June 14, 2002 at the First Baptist Church in Dardanelle with the Rev. Milton Cowling and Bro. Bobby Loyd officiating. Burial was in Havana Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Frank Adcock, Steve Gaddis, Ken Smith, Paul Dean Smith, Don Smith, Deward Smith and David McCormick. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 19, 2002)
Mrs. Mima Estelene Smith, age 66, of Aly, AR died Sunday, October 16, 1994 at her home in Aly. She was born January 26, 1928 in Aly, daughter of the late Marvin and Sallie Parker Stokes. She was the widow of Dave Smith, a mother and homemaker and member of the Aly Church of God.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Peggy Ann Smith, granddaughter, Gayla Lambert, and nephew, Greg Swaim.
Survivors include two daughters. Linda Bissell of Story and Lisa Lambert of Aly; granddaughter, Tressie Lambert of Chula; grandsons, Jason Bissell of Story and Davy Lambert of Aly; a brother, Bennie Stokes of Aly; three sisters, Laverne McGill of Farmersville, CA, Ruby Stewart of Story and Cora Swaim of Aly.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Muddy Creek Church of God with Rev. Bill Singleton and Rev. Charles Scantlin officiating. Burial was in Reed Cemetery. Pallbearers were Johnny Stokes, Michael Stokes, Tim Stokes, Keith Stokes, Jerry Wheeler and Mervin Lambert. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 10/16/1994)
Miriam Lynn Smith, age 63, of Anderson, MO, died Sunday, February 8, 1998 at Freeman Neosho Hospital, Neosho, MO. She was born February 16, 1934 at Belleville, AR. She moved to Anderson two years ago from Joplin, where she had resided many years. She was co-owner of Smith Real Estate Agency, Anderson from 1973 to 74. She was a nurses aide in the oncology ward at St. John's Regional Medical Center, Joplin, from mid-1980s to 1994. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Anderson.
She was preceded in death by two sons.
Survivors include three sons, Alan Smith of Anderson, James Smith Jr. of Norco, CA and Richard S. Smith of Anderson; two brothers, Samuel McCleskey of Apple Valley, CA and Jerry Dohen of Fort Worth, TX and five grandchildren.
Service was Tuesday at Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson with Tom Ellis officiating. Burial was in Peace Valley Cemetery in Anderson. Contributions may be made to the building fund of First Baptist Church, Anderson in care of the funeral home Ozark Funeral Home, P. O. Box 520, Anderson, MO 64831. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 11, 1998)
John Haywood Smith, who would have reached his 93rd birthday February 12, passed away February 7 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Claudie Skinner, Porterviille, Calif., where he had lived for the past two years. Mr. Smith was born February 12, 1848 at Havana, Arkansas.
Funeral services were held February 10, by Brother Don Spillman of the Advent church. Interment was in the Plano Cemetery. Mr. Smith married first to Miss Nancy Parker and after her death in 1882 to Miss Nanie Brown, 12 children by the two marriages, eight survive: Mrs. Lou Stafford, Mrs. Claudie Skinner, Mrs. Gettie Caldwell, Otto Smith, Porterville, Calif,; Mrs. Rena Crowell, San Jose; Henry Smith, Stigler, Oklahoma; Boone Smith, Madera; and Floyd Smith, Oklahoma. [website editor's note: ... Find A Grave Memorial# 82499681] (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 1941)
Nan Ricker Smith of Rogers died Thursday, August 9, 2007 at Earlene Howard Hospice Home in Springdale, AR. She was born March 28, 1940 in Plainview, AR to William Loye and Faye Evelyn English Ricker. She was a teacher and principal from 1962 to 1977. She began her thirty year career with the Bill Fleeman family in 1977 and continued to work for the Fleeman family until her death spending twenty three of those years working for America's Car-Mart Inc. which was founded by Bill and Jeannie Fleeman in 1981.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, George Ricker and Kerry Ricker; one sister, Beth Burnham.
Survivors include her husband, Ken of the home; four brothers, Bill Ricker of Maryville, CA, Bob Ricker of Calion, AR, John Ricker of Hampton, AR, and Joe Ricker of Wake Village, TX; three sisters, Eulurle Wall of Rogers, AR, Nelle Smith of Ashdown, AR, and Beulah Tramel of Rogers, AR; ever one hundred nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was August 13, 2007 at Plainview United Methodist Church in Plainview, AR. Burial was at the Salem Cemetery in Plainview under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be given to the Earlene Howard Hospice home in Springdale, Arkansas, or Champions for Kids. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 15, 2007)
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