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Mrs. Vada Hickey Smith, age 85, of Dardanelle died Wednesday, August 19, 1992 at the Dardanelle Hospital. She was a native of Yell County, daughter of the late Joe and Rose Gaydon Harkey, a homemaker and mother and a member of the Slaty Crossing Free Will Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by one son, William Lee Hickey.
Survivors are one daughter and son-in-law, Reba and Les Thone of Dardanelle, one brother, Joe Harkey of Highland, CA, five grandson, Don and Rick Thone of Russellville, Mark Thone of Dardanelle, William Lee Hickey, Jr. of Fort Worth, TX, Kim Hickey of Dardanelle. Nine great-grandchildren and several nephews and nieces.
Services were August 21 at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with the Rev. Bob Parsley officiating. Interment was in the New Hope Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. Pallbearers were: Scott Thone, Don Thone, Rick Thone, Mark Thone, William Hickey, Kim Hickey - Honorary: Dogan Vaughn, Larry Joe Vaughn and Bobby Christy. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 8-26-1992)
Mrs. Vennie Loraine Smith, aged 46, of Belleville Rt. 1, died at the Yell County Hospital, Tuesday June 28. She was a lifelong resident of Yell County and a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors are her husband, John Smith; one daughter, Miss Myrtle Mac Parsons; two brothers, W. W. Wadsworth, Danville, Earby Wadsworth of Tulsa one sister, Mrs. Otis Watts, Hagerman, New Mex; one aunt, Mrs. Mattie Thorp, Danville Rt. 1; two nieces and two nephews. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, June 30, 1960)
Mrs. Virgie Smith, aged 63, of Havana died at a Fort Smith hospital Sunday. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church.
Survivors are four sons, Kenneth Leon of Mena, Roger Glenn of Ft. Smith, Kermit Harold of Russellville and Lonnie Gene of Havana; one sister, Mrs. Cora Rector of Havana; one brother Sam Joiner of Seminole, Okla., and five grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 2, 1961)
Casa Man Run Over By Train - W.F. "Dub" Smith Jr., 39, of Casa was killed at about 2:44 a.m. Sunday when he was run over by a Rock Island train near Birta. The engineer of the train, L. L. Fowler, said that he saw Smith lying across the tracks when he rounded a curve, but was unable to stop. Sheriff Herman McCormick said that he and State Trooper Richard Powell were investigating the death, but had no definite information yet as to how Smith came to be lying on the tracks.
Smith is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William F. Smith Sr. of Casa; two brothers, Loy Smith of Las Vegas, Nev. and Sam Smith of Casa; and three sisters, Mrs. Selma Dale of Danville Mrs. Leta Walker and Mildred Mode, both of North Little Rock. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sep 13, 1962)
Wayne Lyndell Smith, age 73 of Dardanelle, died Wednesday, March 12, 2003 at Arkansas Heart Hospital. Born February 22, 1930, in Warren, he was the son of the late Charles and Jewel Oliver Smith. He was a Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War, a Navy recruiter, former manager of Landshire Foods, a 32nd degree Mason of Bright Star Lodge 213, and a member of Boyce-Woods VFW Post 3141 Dardanelle, AR.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Helen Mane Smith and a brother, Charles Smith.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Roxie and Don Garner of Dardanelle; two sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Tina Smith of Dover, and Kenny and Peggy Bond of Russellville; three sisters, Iris Evans and Charlotte Garrett of Pine Bluff and Pat Fowler Bell Flower of California; a brother, Jimmy Smith of Sheridan; 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Funeral services with Masonic rites were Saturday, March 15, at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with the Rev. Bobby Wells officiating. Military honors were provided by Boyce-Woods VFW Post 3141, Dardanelle, Arkansas. Entombment was in Rest Haven Memorial Park, Russellville by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Pallbearer was Jeff Ray. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 19, 2003)
Wilburn V. Smith, 88, of Conway, went to be with his Lord Tuesday, February 8, 2011. He was born September 24, 1922 in Perry, to the late Verne Smith and Omie Raney Smith. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Men's Fellowship Bible Class and a Mason. He was a machinist working in Detroit at the Chrysler Tank Plant before entering the Navy during W.W. II, graduated from Arkansas State Teachers College and received his masters from the University of Arkansas. He taught math for the Conway Public School District, was principal at Conway Junior High, was business manager for Hendrix and was co-owner of Bumpers and Smith Clothing Store.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ellen Smith.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years Virginia Harger Smith of Conway; sisters, Grace MacLean of Conway and Betty Anne Campbell of N. Little Rock; brother Jimmie F. Smith of Conway.
Funeral services were Saturday at First Baptist Church with Dr. Dale Wicker officiating. Entombment was in Crestlawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Mark Campbell, Andy Campbell, Barry Sims, Brian Smith, James Harger, Christopher Patterson. Honorary pallbearers were the Men's Fellowship Bible Class at First Baptist Church. Online guestbook www.roller- funeralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 16, 2011)
William Cecil (W. C.) Smith, age 20, of Dardanelle was killed in an automobile accident November 19 at Cabot. He was a welder.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Nell (Michael) Smith of Dardanelle; one son, Scott Allen Smith of the home; his mother, Mrs. Geneva (Smith) Patrick of Jones Mill; three brothers, Henry Smith of Arizona, Lee Roy and Billy Ray Smith of Jones Mill; two sisters, Mrs. Helen Madding of Ward and Peggy Patrick of Jones Mill.
Funeral services were held November 21 at the Atkins Assembly of God Church in Atkins. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 1966)
William Mathis Smith born September 24, 1864, near Havana, Arkansas and departed this life January 26, 1949 at Okla. City, Okla. He lived near Havana all his life until 12 years ago, when he moved to Oklahoma. He was married to Miss Annie Carter in October 1888 and to the union 11 children were born, 10 still surviving.
Besides his wife he leaves five sons, Arthur, Los Angeles, CA; Oval, Grady, Luther and Jack of Okla. City; five daughters, Mrs. Claude McBride, Havana, Mrs. Carl Frazier, Sand Springs, Okla., Mrs. Earl Nolen, Beaumont, Calif. Mrs. Fran Burton, Corona, Calif. and Mr. Glen Cole, Riverside, California; 20 grand children and 15 great grandchildren and two brothers. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 10, 1949)
William Thomas Smith, 88, of Havana died June 23 at the Yell County Hospital. He was a retired farmer.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sarah Briston Smith; one son, Louis W. Smith of Hawaii; four daughters, Mrs. Gladys Cox, Mrs. Rita Kahanie, Mrs. Ava Kahanie ana Mrs. Eva Johnson, all of California; one half-sister, Mrs. Minnie Holland of Springdale, 11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday at the Presbyterian Church in Havana by Rev. Billy Jones and Rev. E.O. Tackett. Burial was in the Havana Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 29, 1967)
Mrs. Zelma Shepherd Smith, age 78, of Dardanelle, AR, widow of Aubry Smith, died Friday, January 31, 1997 at the Dardanelle Hospital. She was born April 29, 1918 in Dardanelle, AR to the late Z. T. and Tishie Tilmon Shepherd. She was a housewife, mother and a member of the Grace Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Aubry Shepherd, Rodney Shepherd and Tilmon Shepherd; two sisters, Thelma Moore and Lucille George and a half sister, Ruby Sanders.
Survivors include two daughters and son-in-law, Patsy Love Smith and Phyllis and Calvin Chronister all of Dardanelle; two sisters, Gladys Mashburn of Dardanelle and Virginia Roberts of Little Rock and a grandson, Clinton Chronister of Russellville.
Service was February 3, 1997 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with the Rev. Mike Ball and Rev. Roger Pearce. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 5, 1997)
Eva L.T. Tolleson Smithey of Hot Springs died Sunday, September 4, 2005 in a local hospital. She was born at Rover to James David and Anna Ellen Keith Tolleson. She was Baptist, member of Sarah Rebeckah Lodge II, Friends of the Library, AARP and Federated Republican Women's Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter David Smithey two sisters, Mae and Vida Tolleson and four brothers, Ralph Tolleson, Alvin Tolleson, Quinton Tolleson, and Ted Tolleson.
Survivors include nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held on Thursday, September at the Gross Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Chanselor officiating. Burial was in Hunt's Cemetery, Rover. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 14, 2005)
Edward "Eddy" Mike Smoluch, age 77, of Belleville, AR died Friday, July 4, 1997 at Dardanelle Nursing Center in Dardanelle, AR. He was born in Harvey, Illinois, January 20, 1920 son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smoluch. He was a retired farmer and an Army Veteran.
Survivors include two sisters, Jennie Maida of Fort Smith, AR and Anna Dickey of Mt. Ida, AR; two brothers, Fred Jakim and Walter Schmick of Illinois and several nephews and nieces.
Service was July 7, 1997 at Rogers Mt. Grove Liberty Community Church with the Rev. Earl Stapleton officiating. Interment was in the Rogers Mt. Grove Liberty Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 9, 1997)
DANVILLE - Frank P. Smoluch, age 65, of Route 1, Belleville, died Saturday, November 1, 1980 at Yell County Hospital. He was a native of Chicago, Ill and son of the late Joseph Frank and Lucy Cetnar Smoluch. He was a farmer and a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include three brothers, Edward Smoluch of Belleville, Frank Jakim of Harvey, Ill., and Walter Schinick of Posen, Ill.; two sisters, Anna Dickey of Hot Springs and Jeannette Meida of Fort Smith, and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral was today at Cornwell Chapel by Leroy Dennis. Burial was in Liberty Cemetery near Belleville by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 11/3/1980)
Just upon going to press, we receive the sad intelligence of the death of Mr. Geo. Smythe, he leaves a wife and three small children, who have our condolence in their bereavement. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,The Arkansas Independent Newspaper, Dardanelle, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sept 24, 1875)
Charles R. Sneed, 57, of Dallas, Tex. died of a heart attack on November 10. He had been an employee of Jones Truck Line for the past 16 years.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Vonia Sneed; three daughters, Mrs. Viva Sherrell, Mrs. Charlene Carpenter and Mrs. Wanda Sue Bullard, all of Dallas; two sons, Darrell Wayne Sneed of Dallas and Harold Sneed of Mesquite, Tex.; one sister, Mrs. Annie McDaniel of Perryville; and nine grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 23, 1967)
Mrs. Callie Snelling, age 85, of Sherwood, a native of Danville, died Sunday, September 23, 1984.
Survivors include two sons, four daughters, a brother, 28 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Tuesday at Owens Funeral Home in Little Rock. Burial will be in North Hills Memorial Gardens. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1984)
Julian Lee Snider, age 77, of Dardanelle, AR died Wednesday, December 11, 2002 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. He was born February 5, 1925 in Chickalah, Yell County, Arkansas to the late Arthur Lafate and Francis Lou Talley Snider. He was a retired sawmiller.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruelene Adkinson Snider; two sons, Donnie Snider and Randy Snider and a grandson, Santiago Garcia.
Survivors are two sons, Roy Snider of Flagstaff, AZ, Thomas Snider of Espanola, New Mexico; five daughters, Charlotte Garvin of New Blaine, AR, Vera Dagenhart of Bullhead City, AZ, Kathy Jackson of Snow Flake, AZ and Sandy Snider and Nathlee Garcia both of Espanola, NM; 26 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.
Graveside service was December 16, 2002 at New Hope Cemetery with Rev. Wylie Jones officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 18, 2002)
Ruelene Celesta Adkison Snider, age 70, of Dardanelle, AR died Thursday, March 26, 1998 at her home in Dardanelle. She was born September 16, 1927 in Harkey's Valley, Yell County, Arkansas to the late Ruel Adkison and Vera Celesta Tucker Adkison Pitts. She was raised in Harkey's Valley and went to school in Chickalah's two room school house and then attended the Dardanelle School. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church, a homemaker, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a nurses aid, having worked in nursing homes in New Mexico, Arizona and Arkansas. For six years she was a senior companion volunteer for the Area Agency for the Aging in Dardanelle.
She was preceded in death by her step-father, Fred Pitts and two sons, Donnie Snider and Randy Snider.
Survivors are her husband, Julian Snider; two sons, Roy Snider of Flagstaff, AZ and Thomas Snider of Espanola, NM; five daughters, Charlette Garvin of Dardanelle, AR, Vera Dagenhart of Idabel, OK, Kathy Jackson of Snowflake, AZ, Sandy Snider and Nathlee Garcia both of Espanola, NM; two brothers, Bill Pitts of Harkey's Valley and Vivon Adkison of Kansas City, MO; one sister, Geraldene Duke of Dardanelle, AR; 26 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Service was March 29 at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Dardanelle with the Rev. Joe Yates officiating. Interment was in New Hope Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Roy Snider, Thomas Snider, Darrin Gavin, L. J. Dagenhart, Leon Garvin and Travis Dagenhart. Honorary James George, Mike Malone, Cecil Jackson, Troy Dagenhart and Senior Companion Group. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 1, 1998)
Ruth Grace Snider, age 74 of Dardanelle died Tuesday, December 10, 2002 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born January 19, 1928 in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Meyer and Juliett Dudosett Weiss. She was a retired restaurant owner, a Senior Citizen volunteer, a homemaker and mother.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Rodney Clark and Bonnie Snider.
Survivors are a son, Mike Malone of Dardanelle; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Ted Breashears of Dardanelle, step-daughter, Wanda Willis of Tennessee; grandchildren, Vickie Hampton, Julie Case, Alicia Malone, Katie Breashears; great-grandchildren, Heather Hampton, Taylor Boehm and J. C. Case; brothers, Morris Weiss of Springfield, MO. Harry Weiss of Warsaw, MO. and Jerry Weiss of Florida; sisters, Jeanette Schuster of Kansas City, MO. and Helen Dorn of New Jersey.
Graveside services were Saturday at New Hope Cemetery by Rev. Wiley Jones officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 18, 2002)
Scott McKenzie Snider, 47, of Little Rock, passed away suddenly of natural causes on Thursday, April 16, 2015. He was born in Paragould, AR on November 21, 1967, to R. Edward and Betty Lynn Snider of Arkadelphia.
He is survived by his loving wife of 16 years, Mary Keathley Snider, and their three children: Keathley (12), Mary McKenzie (10), and Pearson (7) of Little Rock; his brother, Steve Snider and wife, Beth, and their children: Jack, Chase, and Shelby Snider, from Little Rock; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Bobby and Elizabeth Rehm and their daughter, Eliza, from Russellville; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Matthew and Margaret Benson of Fayetteville; and his mother-in-law, Sarah Keathley, of Danville.
He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Buford "Bood" Keathley, of Danville. He was raised in Arkadelphia where he graduated high school and attended Ouachita Baptist University. Scott was an active participant in Tiger Tunes, a member of Rho Sigma Social Club, and a member of the OBU Alumni Advisory Board. He worked for several years in the pharmaceutical industry and just celebrated his 20th anniversary with VHA as the Vice President of Market Management and Supply Networks. He was an active member of Fellowship Bible Church where he served on the vocal ministry team, led a Community Group and an Authentic Manhood Small Group, and volunteered in numerous other activities. Scott's life reflected the love of Jesus in every way. He was an amazing husband, compassionate father, and friend to many. He was known for his unconditional kindness to every person he met. He took everything in life and made it fun. He was an unbelievably caring friend with the biggest heart anyone could imagine. He loved the Lord, and his faith was as big as his heart. He was passionate for worshipping the Lord and spent his entire life blessing others with his God-given voice as he led worship services and sang in weddings for friends and loved ones. Scott loved his wife, Mary, with all of his heart and was known for modeling Christ's leadership in their home by rejecting passivity, accepting responsibility, leading courageously, and investing eternally. He was an amazing dad who adored his children and spent many hours coaching them in numerous sports. He taught them and their teammates the importance of character based on Biblical principles, and he left a Godly legacy that will continue in all of the lives he touched.
On Monday, April 20, 2015, a visitation was held from noon to 2:00 P.M. at Fellowship Bible Church, 1401 Kirk Rd., Little Rock, AR 72223. Funeral services were followed at 2:00 P.M., in the Worship Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Scott Snider Memorial College Fund which has been established at Simmons First National Bank, 425 W. Capitol Ave., Little Rock, AR 72201, or donations can be delivered to any local branch office. PayPal donations can be made through https://www.facebook.com/search/str/Scott%20Snider%20Memori%20College%20Fund/keywords_top Arrangements are in the care of Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, AR 72211, (501) 224-8300. You may leave your condolences and sign his online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 22, 2015)
William Harold (Joker) Snoderly, 33, his wife, Minnie Snoderly, 32, and son Robert Harold Snoderly, nearly 5, of Mt. Ida, formerly of Huckleberry Mtn., met death suddenly May 7 when their truck and trailer left the highway 6 miles from Blackwell, Okla., and struck a bridge banister. The truck and contents caught fire, burning Mrs. Snoderly and the child beyond recognition but a state highway patrolman identified Mr. Snoderly. Mr. Snoderly had taken a truck load of lumber Monday to Kansas from Mt. Ida and at the last moment his wife asked to go along for an outing. They were returning with a truck load of feed for the Stillwater Milling Co., Ft. Smith.
Interment May 9 at Liberty Cemetery on Huckleberry Mtn. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. E.A. Justice assisted by Bro. Jackson and the Christian Church pastor of Paris. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 1942)
William Harold (Joker) Snoderly, 33, his wife, Minnie Snoderly, 32, and son Robert Harold Snoderly, nearly 5, of Mt. Ida, formerly of Huckleberry Mtn., met death suddenly May 7 when their truck and trailer left the highway 6 miles from Blackwell, Okla., and struck a bridge banister. The truck and contents caught fire, burning Mrs. Snoderly and the child beyond recognition but a state highway patrolman identified Mr. Snoderly. Mr. Snoderly had taken a truck load of lumber Monday to Kansas from Mt. Ida and at the last moment his wife asked to go along for an outing. They were returning with a truck load of feed for the Stillwater Milling Co., Ft. Smith.
Interment May 9 at Liberty Cemetery on Huckleberry Mtn. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. E.A. Justice assisted by Bro. Jackson and the Christian Church pastor of Paris. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 1942)
, 33, his wife, Minnie Snoderly, 32, and son Robert Harold Snoderly, nearly 5, of Mt. Ida, formerly of Huckleberry Mtn., met death suddenly May 7 when their truck and trailer left the highway 6 miles from Blackwell, Okla., and struck a bridge banister. The truck and contents caught fire, burning Mrs. Snoderly and the child beyond recognition but a state highway patrolman identified Mr. Snoderly. Mr. Snoderly had taken a truck load of lumber Monday to Kansas from Mt. Ida and at the last moment his wife asked to go along for an outing. They were returning with a truck load of feed for the Stillwater Milling Co., Ft. Smith.
Interment May 9 at Liberty Cemetery on Huckleberry Mtn. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. E.A. Justice assisted by Bro. Jackson and the Christian Church pastor of Paris. (Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, pub. May 1942) (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,His obituary was published in May 1942, Danville, Yell County, Arkansas. - "To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded" - Ralph Waldo Emerson )
Jimmy Snoddy, age 56, a resident of Russellville, AR died Thursday, September 26, 2002 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. He was born November 25, 1945 in Russellville. He was a member of the Damascus Assembly of God.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, R. A. and Bobby Reynolds and James Smith.
Survivors include his wife, Emma Jones Snoddy of Dover; a son, David Snoddy of Dardanelle, AR; a daughter, Sarah Snoddy of Harlingen, TX; his father, Richard Snoddy of Russellville; his mother, Pauline Whiteside of Russellville, AR; seven brothers, Jonah, Danny and Johnny Snoddy all of Russellville, Joe Smith of Missouri, Clarence Smith of Atkins, AR, Martin Smith of Illinois and Bruce Smith of Sedgwick, AR; nine sisters, Syble Anderson of Russellville, Peggy Deeds of Russellville, Linda Gunn of Russellville, Lula Martin of Florida, Joe Seaman of Houston, TX, Christine Licht of Arlington, TX, Judy Brown of Van Buren, AR, Catherine Harris of Russellville, Clara Gatewood of Memphis, TN; numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
Graveside service was September 30, 2002 at Pisgah Cemetery at Pottsville, AR with Rev. Terry Thacker and Rev. Ronnie Birge officiating. Burial under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Eddie Lewis, Mark Jackson, Timmy Anderson, Greg Bishop, Joey Williams, Brooks Gunn, Johnnie Snoddy and Daniel George. Honorary were nephews. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 2, 2002)
Homer O. Snow, 77, of Route 1, Ola, died in Yell County Hospital in Danville Thursday, June 15. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Edith Mary Snow; seven sons, R.O. Snow of San Bernadino, Calif., Don Snow of Shreveport, La., Wayne Snow of Lincoln, Nebr., Alfred Snow of Talula, La., Thurman and Victor Snow of Ola, and Calvin Snow of Russellville; two daughters, Mrs. Carl Underwood of Lake Providence, La., and Mrs. Lester Walls of Banning, Calif.; a brother, Virgil Snow of Vallejo, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Dora Douglas of St. Helens, Ore.; and a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 1967)
Mrs. Margie Snow of Imperial Beach, Calif., died August 19 in a San Diego hospital. She was a former resident of Ola and the daughter of the late William Ellis of Ola.
Survivors include her husband, Thurman Snow; a son, Tommy of San Diego; a sister, Mrs. Dale Hodge of Chico, Calif.; her mother; a brother, Paul Ellis of Ola; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday in the Ola Methodist Church with Rev. Pollard officiating. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Thomas Storment, Loyle King, Bill Watson, and Robert Buford. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 1965)
Mrs. Margie Snow of Imperial Beach, Calif., died August 19 in a San Diego hospital. She was a former resident of Ola and the daughter of the late William Ellis of Ola.
Survivors include her husband, Thurman Snow; a son, Tommy of San Diego; a sister, Mrs. Dale Hodge of Chico, Calif.; her mother; a brother, Paul Ellis of Ola; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday in the Ola Methodist Church with Rev. Pollard officiating. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Thomas Storment, Loyle King, Bill Watson, and Robert Buford. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 1965)
1921-2015 Ellen Marie Snowden, 93, born February 10, 1921 in Danville, Arkansas entered into eternal rest February 4, 2015.
Ellen is preceded in death by: husband, Jerry Snowden; parents: Arthur & Lester Jones; son, Rev. David Snowden; siblings: Ethel Hopkins, Claude Heath, Martin Heath, Edith Toliver and Ruth Easterling. Left to cherish her precious memories: sons: James Snowden & wife Dottie, Philip Snowden & wife Jennifer; grandchildren: Susan McLeod & husband Scott, Sarah Anthony & husband Craig, Michael Snowden & wife Laura, Adam Snowden & wife Brooke, Rev. Jimmy Howard & wife Sandy, Jeff Snowden, Laurie Snowden, Michael Snowden, Natalie Snowden, Amy Snowden, Katie Snowden, Anna Snowden; great grandchildren: Justin McLeod, Julie McLeod, Daniel Anthony, Ellie Anthony, Evan Davidson, Jacob Snowden; great great grandchildren: Adelaide McLeod, Alayna Howard.
Visitation will be Saturday, February 7, 2015 from 5-8 pm. Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm, Sunday, February 8, 2015 in the Family Chapel of Brookside Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Brookside Memorial Park. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Houston Chronicle Newspaper, Houston, Texas, Obituary was published on Feb. 6, 2015)
Sgt. 1st Class Charlie O. Snuggs, age 77 of Lawton, OK died March 2, 1998 in a Lawton Hospital. He was born March 11, 1920 in Ola, AR. He married Pearl Baunoch on March 11, 1980 in Las Vegas. He grew up in Arkansas and Oklahoma. He was a veteran of World War II and Korea. He retired from the Army in 1961 after more than 20 years of service. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5263.
Survivors include his wife, Pearl Snuggs, of the home; a son, Charles of California; two daughters, Patricia Joyce Barney of Torrence, CA and Sally Kelly of Barnum, Minn., a sister, Bessie Garner of Rush Springs; a brother, Richard of Mayflower, AR and three grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Bible Church, 3510 SE J. Lawton, OK 73505. A private family service was held. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 13, 1998)
Johnny Fay Snuggs, age 81 of Mayflower, AR departed this life, August 27, 2016 after a 28 day stay in Conway Regional Hospital where he received, beyond excellent care. His daughter, Johnette Reynolds was by his side. He was born November 23, 1934, in Ola, Arkansas (Nickel Switch) to John P. and Coma-Faye (Gasaway) Snuggs.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Alan Lee Snuggs, many aunts, uncles and cousins. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 56 years, Dorothy (Armstrong) Snuggs. They were married in Indianapolis, IN on February 12, 1960 they have one son, Joseph K. Snuggs, one daughter, Johnette (Snuggs) Reynolds (Sammy, Jr.) and two grandsons, Stephen and Christopher Reynolds. One sister, Pauline Merryman, (J.E.) of Plumerville, AR, three nieces and one nephew. A special sister and brother-in-law, Faye and Gene Williams of Kennett, MO. Numerous counsins, friends, co-workers and neighbors. Johnny was affiliated with the Community of Christ, 4415 W. 41st in North Little Rock, AR 72116. Johnny will be remembered fondly for all the work and lessons he freely shared with his family, his sense of humor, and as an avid Razorback Fan. He will also be remembered widely for his assessment of the Navy career; ''Every day in the Navy is like Sunday on the farm. Every day is a holiday and every meal a banquet. Every year is like a long weekend.'' He joined the US Navy on December 19, 1954 and received basic training at San Diego, CA. Johnny retired July 1, 1974, in Memphis, TN and moved to Mayflower, AR where he spent the last 42 years. While in the Navy he served with an all Arkansas group where he was a squad leader. He was sent to Norman, OK for Airman Preparatory School. He went to Millington NAS in Memphis for Tech Training for Aviation Metal Smith. He served in many positions in many countries over his 20 year career. His life will be celebrated at Roller-McNutt Chapel. With Elders Matt Bryant and Donna McVey from Community of Christ, and Bro. David Fox of First Baptist Church in Mayflower participating.
Pallbearers will be Stephen Reynolds, Christopher Reynolds, Sammy Reynolds, Joe Snuggs, Jerry Snuggs, Jeremy Snuggs, Richard Wayne Snuggs and Kevin Snuggs. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Roller McNutt Funeral Home of Conway. Funeral service will be Wednesday, August 31, at the funeral home. Internment to follow at Harmony Cemetery in Cato. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,His obituary was published in Aug 2016 on Line @ Find A Grave. )
Kenneth K. Snyder, age 81, of Ola, AR died Sunday, October 24, 1999 at the Dardanelle Hospital in Dardanelle, AR. He was born December 8, 1917 in Newkirk, OK, the son of the late Roy C. and Mildred Poland Snyder. He was a poultry and cattle farmer. He graduated from Green Forest High School and Arkansas Polytechnical College.
He was preceded in death by, his wife, Rachel Manuel Snyder, his brother, Harold Snyder and sister, Lucile Decocq.
Survivors include a brother, Frank Snyder of Green Forest; two sisters, Lois Cannon of El Dorado, AR and Jean Tinsley of Bonner Springs, KS; foster granddaughter, Lesley Butt of Dardanelle, AR; two nephews, Junior and Lester Mans of Clarksville, AR and several other nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was Thursday at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle, AR with Rev. Wylie Jones officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 3, 1999)
Twana Lee Snyder, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Snyder, born July 31, 1949 passed away one hour later at the St. Mary's Hospital at Russellville.
Survivors are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Snyder, one brother, Jackie and one sister, Jane Ellen, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Trammel of Freedom, Okla., and Leslie Snyder of Waynoa, Okla.
Services were conducted by Bro. B. A. George. They wish to express their thanks to the folks for their kindness. The mother, Mrs. Leslie Snyderis doing fine. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 4, 1949)
Frank Socha, age 28, died on August 5, 2013. Frank had been living with his sister in Austin, Texas since 2008. Frank was born May 15, 1985 in Omaha, NE. He was the son of Nellie and the late Tom Socha. His family moved to Danville in October of '89 where he attended school from K-12th grade. Frank played on Danville Little Johns' football team, and helped to bring Danville to the playoffs in 2002, his Senior year. Frank was well loved by many in Danville, and will be missed by his family and friends. He will be cremated in Austin, TX and no memorial services will be held.
He is survived by his two sisters, Jenipher Socha of Austin, TX and Cecilia Socha of Springfield, NE, and his brother, Robert Socha of Fergusfalls, MN. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 7, 2013)
Frank Socha, age 28, died on August 5, 2013. Frank had been living with his sister in Austin, Texas since 2008. Frank was born May 15, 1985 in Omaha, NE. He was the son of Nellie and the late Tom Socha. His family moved to Danville in October of '89 where he attended school from K-12th grade. Frank played on Danville Little Johns' football team, and helped to bring Danville to the playoffs in 2002, his Senior year. Frank was well loved by many in Danville, and will be missed by his family and friends. He will be cremated in Austin, TX and no memorial services will be held.
He is survived by his two sisters, Jenipher Socha of Austin, TX and Cecilia Socha of Springfield, NE, and his brother, Robert Socha of Fergusfalls, MN. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 7, 2013)
Thomas G. Socha, age 57, of Danville, AR died Wednesday, October 3, 2001 at the Veterans Hospital in North Little Rock, AR. He was born November 29, 1943 in Bay Shore, NY. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Danville, the NRA, Dutch Creek Fire Department, where he served as assistant Fire Chief and was on the Board of Directors and the Single Action Shooters Society. He grew up on Long Island, NY and served for 28 years in the Air Force as a small arms instructor, ending that career as CM Sgt. In 1989. He was a teacher for four years at the Juvenile Detention Center in Danville. He fought cancer for 11 1/2 years and was an inspiration to other patients in the Veterans Hospital. He cared deeply for his country and was involved in many community and family projects.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Nellie Socha; two sons and daughter-in-law, Robert and Amy Socha of Omaha, NE and Frank Socha of Danville, AR; two daughters Cecilia Socha of Springfield, NE and Jenipher Socha of Omaha, NE; one brother, John R. Socha of Pavilion, NY and one sister, Janet L'Hommedieu of East Islip, NY.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 13, 2001 at the Dutch Creek Fire Department on Highway 80 out of Danville. Memorial may be made to the Dutch Creek Fire Dept. Rt. 1 Box 769, Danville, AR 72833 or the American Cancer Society, NCICFUL, PO Box 102454, Atlanta, GA 30368-2454. AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 10, 2001)
Elena Castro Solis, age 80 of Danville, AR passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2007 in Ft. Smith. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church in Danville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Aurelio Solis.
She is survived by six daughters Josefa Solis and Maria Romero both of Santa Maria, California, Adela Oliva and Ernestina Gomez both of Danville, Arkansas, and Carmela Banuelos and Elisa Martinez both of Leon Guanajuato, Mexico; four sons Rafael Solis of Danville, Arkansas, Rogelio Solis of Guadalupe, California, Jose Solis of Ft. Smith and Jesus Solis of Danville, Arkansas; one sister Maria Castro of Leon Guanajuato, Mexico; 57 Grandchildren, 49 Great-Grandchildren and 2 Great-Great Grandchildren.
Services were Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Danville. Arrangements under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Ft. Smith. Pallbearers will be her Grandsons. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 5, 2007)
Infant Juan Jose Garcia Solis, of Russellville, AR died July 9, 2004. He was the infant son of Eduardo Garcia and Sylvia Solis of Russellville, AR.
Other survivors include, one brother, Ivan Eduarda Garcia Solis of Russellville; maternal grandmother, Concepcion Ramirez of Danville; paternal grandmother, Mercedes Ramirez of Danville; three uncles Oscar, Caesar and Luis Solis all of Danville and one aunt Teresa Solis of Danville.
Graveside service was July 12 at the Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville with Padre Neil Pezzula officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 14, 2004)
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