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Standridge, Nellie -- Steelman, C.C. (Mrs.)
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Nellie Standridge, 83, of Russellville died Thursday, June 10, 1999 at Russellville. Born June 22, 1915, in Pope County, she was the daughter of the later James David and Sarah Katherine Nichols Daily, widow of Alonzo M. Standridge, and attended Lurton Assembly of God Church.
She was preceded in death by an adopted son, Ronald "Red Smith; a brother Ed Daily; and six sisters, Annie Mae McNabb, Mary Girardot, Bertie Oswalt, Hazel Holder, Clarendia Parsons and Arlena Miller.
Survivors include a son Dudley Standridge of Pelsor; five daughters, Irene Ford of Dover, Malinda Brown of Russellville, Maxine Bumgarner of Danville, Kathleen Campbell of Belleville and Susie Tennison of Pelsor, three stepsons, Clifford Standridge of Coeua D'Alene, Idaho, Eulis Standridge of Dover and Maisen Standridge of Russellville; a stepdaughter, Cornelia Cabral of Russellville; a brother, Robert Daily of Donaldson; two sisters, Viola Davis of Oak Grove, La. and Myrtle Clayton of Canton, Ohio; 28 grandchildren; and 13 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren and 13 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral was held on Monday at Shinn Chapel by the Rev. Arnold Humphrey and the Rev. Stanley Taylor. Burial was in Richland Cemetery near Pelsor. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 23, 1999)
Reba Faye "Hamilton" Standridge age 91 of Dardanelle died Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was born July 25, 1921 at Conway County, Arkansas to the late Robert and Iler Chappell Hamilton. She attended the Slaty Crossing Freewill Baptist Church, a home maker and she loved embroidering for family and nurses.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 49 years, Loyd Standridge; three brothers and five sisters.
Survivors include her two sons, Windell Standridge and wife Patsy, Michael Standridge and wife Susan all of Dardanelle; one daughter, Diann Land and husband Billy of Dardanelle; four grandchildren, Billy Land Jr, Daniel Land both of Dardanelle, Timothy Land of Russellville, David Standridge of Georgia; two great grandchildren, Hayley and Katelynn Land and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00P.M., Thursday, June 27, 2013 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Bro. Denver Robinson officiating. Burial will be in Hamilton Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, 5:00P.M. to 6:30P.M. at the chapel. Pallbearers will be Russell Standridge, David Standridge, Daniel Land, Billy Land Jr, Timothy Land, Doyle Claypool. Honorary Pallbearers will be William "Butch" Parrish, Steven Parrish, Jerry Kinsey, James Kinsey, Jim Carter, Kenny Standridge, Donald Standridge, Thelbert Hamilton, Larry Taylor, Kenneth Crow. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on June 19, 2013)
Reba Faye "Hamilton" Standridge age 91 of Dardanelle died Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was born July 25, 1921 at Conway County, Arkansas to the late Robert and Iler Chappell Hamilton. She attended the Slaty Crossing Freewill Baptist Church, a home maker and she loved embroidering for family and nurses.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 49 years, Loyd Standridge; three brothers and five sisters.
Survivors include her two sons, Windell Standridge and wife Patsy, Michael Standridge and wife Susan all of Dardanelle; one daughter, Diann Land and husband Billy of Dardanelle; four grandchildren, Billy Land Jr, Daniel Land both of Dardanelle, Timothy Land of Russellville, David Standridge of Georgia; two great grandchildren, Hayley and Katelynn Land and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00P.M., Thursday, June 27, 2013 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Bro. Denver Robinson officiating. Burial will be in Hamilton Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, 5:00P.M. to 6:30P.M. at the chapel. Pallbearers will be Russell Standridge, David Standridge, Daniel Land, Billy Land Jr, Timothy Land, Doyle Claypool. Honorary Pallbearers will be William "Butch" Parrish, Steven Parrish, Jerry Kinsey, James Kinsey, Jim Carter, Kenny Standridge, Donald Standridge, Thelbert Hamilton, Larry Taylor, Kenneth Crow. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on June 19, 2013)
Richard "Rick" Wayne Standridge Sr., 51, of Dover died Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at his home. He was born June 10, 1964, in Russellville. He was a member of Flat Rock Baptist Church and was a truck mechanic.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents; and one brother, Paul.
Survivors include his son, Richard Wayne Standridge Jr.; his father and step-mother, John Paul and Sharon Standridge of Harkey's Valley; his mother and step-father, Leta and Jack Miller of London; three brothers, John, Delbert, and George Standridge; half-brother, Wayne Gray; and grandchild, Randle Standridge.
All services are private and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 1, 2015)
Roy Gene Standridge, Sr. age 54, a resident of Plainview, AR, formerly of Little Rock, AR died Monday, August 16, 1999 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center at Russellville. He was born May 19, 1945 at Little Rock, AR to E. W. and Gertha (Martin) Standridge. He was a member of the Hilltop Church of God at Nimrod.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Teddy Standridge and one sister, Judy Standridge.
He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Standridge of Plainview, AR; two sons, Roy Gene Standridge, Jr. of Roland, AR and Cody Standridge of Plainview, AR; one daughter, Tara Ashcraft of No. Little Rock, AR; One brother and sister-in-law, Martin R. Sr. and Marsha Standridge of Russellville; special cousin, Patsy Hale of Springfield, AR; also several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Funeral service will be 2 PM Thursday, August 19, 1999 at the Humphrey Chapel officiated by Sis. Dortha Stewart. Burial will be at the Springfield Cemetery at Springfield, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. The family will receive friends from 6-8 OM Wednesday. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or Diabetes Assoc. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 18, 1999)
Toy Standridge, 100, of Mena (Polk County), a retired farmer and widower of Mrs. Ninnie Standridge, died Thursday. He was a Baptist.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Beasley-Wood Funeral Home by the Revs. Dillard Miller and A.J. Cole. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Cemeteiy, Big Fork.
Survivors are four daughters, Edith Howell of Seminole, Okla., Madelyn Fite of Marietta, Ga., Juanita Gore of Mena and Beatrice Pool of Danville (Yell County); a brother, Bill Standridge of Waldron (Scott County); 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Arkansas Democrat Newspaper, Little Rock, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 15, 1992)
Veda Enid Standridge, age 76, of Charleston, AR. died Wednesday, August 12, 1998 at Greenhurst Nursing Home in Charleston, AR. She was the retired owner of The Razorback Restaurant in Dover.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Standridge; a son, Walter Reed Nygaard; two brothers, Johnny Raines and Daniel Raines; four sisters, Mary Jane Anderson, Thelma Odessa Saunders, Mabel Raines and Carmel Raines.
Survivors include four sons, Billy Standifer of Washington, Edwin Paul Nygaard of Michigan, Terry Lee Nygaard of Texas and Larry Lee Nygaard of Pottsville, AR; three daughters, Thelma Booth of Dardanelle, AR, Laura Lottie Arseneau of Minnesota and Peggy Ross of Charleston, AR; one brother, William Raines of Bentonville; one sister, Lila James of Havana, AR; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Service was August 14, 1998 at the Chickalah Cemetery in Chickalah, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 19, 1998)
Willie Jerry Bill Standridge, age 71 of Centerville, died Friday, November 7, 2008 at River Valley Medical Center. He was born September 23, 1937 to the late Joe Standridge and LaAtress Bailey. He retired from the Railroad after 33 years of service.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Peggy Standridge.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Anthony and Cindy Standridge of Dardanelle; daughter, Debra Witt of Russellville; grandchildren, Stephen Mediano of Centerville, Shandra Standridge of Birta, Taylor Long of Conway; step-grandchild, Cheyanne Hurst of Mt. George; six great grandchildren; brothers, Donald Standridge and wife Jan of Casa, Kenny Standridge of Centerville; sister, LaTrisha Lewis and husband Charles of Centerville; close friend Wilma Hurst of Mt. George and many nephews and nieces.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Centerville Free Will Baptist Church with Denver Robinson officiating. Burial was held in Ringer Cemetery, Centerville. Pallbearers were Derek Rowley, Gary Beene, Casey Lewis, Josh Gaddy, Wayne Standridge, David May, Gary Adaire and Donald Hurst. Honorary pallbearers were Travis Hamilton, John Ed Hickey, Doyle Claypool, Jiggs Adaire and Glen Biddle. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 12, 2008)
Windell David Standridge age 65 of Dardanelle died Saturday, April 19, 2014 at his home. He was born January 10, 1949 at Dumas to the late Loyd and Reba Hamilton Standridge. He retired after 36 years from Deltic Farm and Timber where he was a welder and machinest and was a member of the Slaty Crossing Freewill Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Patsy Cowen Standridge of Dardanelle; one brother, Michael Standridge and wife Susan of Dardanelle; nephew, David from Marietta, GA; one sister, Diann Standridge Land and husband Bill; nephews, Billy and Daniel all of the Ard Community and Timothy of Russellville; two great nieces, Hayley and Katelynn Land of Dardanelle.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. David Downum officiating. Burial will be in Ringer Cemetery. Visitation was held Tuesday, 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the chapel.. Pallbearers will be Arlon Bean, Butch Parrish, Richard Cowen, Russell Standridge, Billy Cantrell, Ricky Standridge. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jimmy Carter, Bobby Cowen, Donald Cowen, Chad Parrish, Steven Parrish, David Standridge, Billy Land, Daniel Land and Timothy Land, past and present employees of Deltic Farm and Timber. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 23, 2014)
Verna Mae Stanford, 89 of Dardanelle died Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at Sherwood. She was born September 25, 1914 at Sharon, VT, to the late Frank and Gertrude Badger. She worked for Pfeiffer-Blass, then later at Dillard's. She was a member of the Sylvan Hills First Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl M. Stanford.
Survivors include two sons, Ronald Wells of Saint Cloud, FL, and Bruce Wells of Christmas, FL; daughters and sons-in-laws, Janet and A. J. Mason of Tulsa, OK, Lois Henry of Mayflower, Shirley and George Henson of Mayflower, Brenda and Tommy Sherrill of Sherwood, Sandie and Mike Kiser of Dardanelle, Carla and Bob Mitchell of Weaverville, NC; 18 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
Funeral service was held August 2, 2004 at the Sylvan Hills Baptist Church with Rev. Don Mosley, Rev. Hardy Bell and Rev. Freddy Crook officiating. Interment was at Little Rock. Arrangements were made by Cornwell Funeral Home at Dardanelle. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Arkansas Hospice, 1310 West Main, Suite 200, Russellville, 72801 or Alzheimer's Arkansas, 10411 West Markham, Suite 130, Little Rock, 72205-1409. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 4, 2004)
Johnny Warren Stanley of Elmore City, Oklahoma was born to Gene and Geneva (Guest) Stanley on May 16, 1948 in Duncan, Oklahoma and passed from this life on October 21, 2009 in Wynnewood, Oklahoma at the age of 61 years. Johnny grew up and attended school at the BARC in Bakersfield, California. He then moved to Duncan, Oklahoma where he resided for many years. Johnny enjoyed ballroom dancing, bowling, and playing bingo. Johnny loved talking to people and being with his family. Mr.
Stanley is survived by: 1 aunt: Lois Daugherty and her husband J. C. of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Cousins: Tom Luster and his wife Marquitta of Elmore City, Oklahoma; Twana Marshall and her husband Mike of Farmers Branch, Texas; Diane O'Hara and her husband Tommy of Sentinel, Oklahoma. A host of family and friends Mr.
Stanley was preceded in death by: His mother: Geneva Stanley His grandparents: Myrtle "Mamaw" and John "Grandad" Guest (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,His obituary was published on Line @ www.findagrave.com. )
Thomas Blain Stanley, age 71, of Salt Lake City, Utah, formerly of Dardanelle, died Wednesday, June 26, 1985.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Jean Stanley; four sons, a daughter, a brother, four sisters including Mary Virginia Fulton of Dardanelle, several grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be Saturday at Evanston, Wyo. Burial will be in Randolph, Utah. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1985)
Bobby Stanton, 73, of Center Valley, died, Monday, May 1, 2017, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was born November 9, 1943, in Russellville to James Stanton and Ella Lay.
He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Larry Don Stanton.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Floy Stanton; three daughters, Karen and husband Doug Faries, Loretta and husband Craig McKenzie, Melody and husband Joseph Armer; eleven grandchildren; one great grandson; two brothers, James Stanton, Billy Stanton, several nieces, nephews and other family members.
Funeral service was 10 am, Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Russellville Family Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Old Baptist Cemetery, Center Valley, under the direction of Russellville Family Funeral. Guestbook is available at www.russellvillefamilyfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 3, 2017)
John "Jack" Stanton, age 68, of Little Rock, AR died Monday, November 30, 1998. He was born December 1, 1929 in Michigan to the late Laverne and Anna O'Neil Stanton. He was a retired salesman and a Korean Army Veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Sue Boss Stanton; eight sons, John Stanton, Robert Stanton and George Stanton all of Michigan; Kevin Stanton and Dale Stanton both of Atlanta, GA, Mark Stanton of Missouri, Jason Stanton of Florida and Mike Green of Little Rock; five daughters, Chryl Howard of Ola, Maureen Gibbens of Indiana, Kimberly Stanton of Florida, Jean Manser and Pam Elliot both of Missouri and 21 grandchildren.
Service was December 3 at the Ola Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Denver Robinson officiating. Interment was in the Havana Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Dempsey Bly, Marvin Mashburn, John David Keeling, Kenneth Ivey, Darin Chancellor, Lawrence Hearing. Honorary, Kenneth Pyburn and Leonard Keeling, Jr. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 9, 1998)
Karla Gayle Stanton, 48, of Russellville, died, May 19, 2016. She was a faithful member of the Refuge Church. She was in accounting and customer relations at Bridgestone/Firestone for over 25 years and a member of numerous community organizations.
Survivors include her husband, Billy Wayne Stanton; a daughter Haley Stanton of Russellville and a daughter and son-in-law, Chelsea and Eric Schrock of Dardanelle; her parents, Dale and Donna Latham of Dardanelle; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Billy and Harriet Stanton of Mt. View; one brother, Ronald Dale Latham Jr. of Dardanelle; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Mark and Sandra Thompson of Harrison and James and Jackie Stanton of Pottsville; one granddaughter, Aimsley Schrock of Dardanelle; and many other relatives and friends.
The memorial service was Tuesday, May 24, 2016, directed by Shinn Funeral Service. Burial was private in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Appleton. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 25, 2016)
Reba Lucille Ramey Stanton, age 70, of Gatesville passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016.
A memorial service will be held at the Havana City Hall from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. on June 5th. Lucille was born on December 5, 1945, in Moran, Texas to the late W.C. Ramey and Clytic Shott Ramey. She was the youngest of six children. She grew up and graduated from high school in Arkansas and lived there until 1986. She was the mother of two children, Paul Mac Stanton and Lucinda Stanton Stephens and grandmother of two grandsons, Corbett Stephens and Carder Stephens.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Bill Ramey.
Lucille is survived by her sisters, Gwen Zeigler and Selma Owens; brothers, Claude Ramey and Carroll Ramey; son; daughter; grandsons; and many nieces and nephews. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on June 1, 2016)
Rosalie Stanton, age 84, of Havana passed away Saturday, January 15, 2011 at Mitchells Nursing Home in Danville. She was the wife of Donald James Stanton.
Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at Havana Baptist Church with Bro. Jeff Smith officiating. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 19, 2011)
Rosalie Stanton, age 84 of Havana (former California native) passed away Saturday, January 15, 2011 at Mitchell's Nursing Home. She was born August 17, 1926 in Tulare, CA to Jess and Effie Bivens Young.
She is survived by her husband, Donald Stanton of 53 years; daughters, Anna Olson, CA, Donna Byers, CO, and Ruth Cortese, KS. She is also survived by six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Memorial service was held Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at Havana Baptist Church with Bro. Jeff Smith officiating. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 26, 2011)
Sue Stanton, age 79, of Ola passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at the Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born March 30, 1933 in Havana, AR to the late Fred Boss & Lennie Shott Fenton. She was a mother and homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Jack Stanton; son Michael Green; sister Loree Darter; brother Elgie Boss.
Survivors include daughters & sons-in-law, Jean & Gary Manser of Independence, MO; Pamela Elliott of Raymore MO; Chryl & Greg Howard of Ola; 16 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers include Michael Dortch, Eric McKnight, Richard McKnight; Chris Elliott; Billy Alvarado and Jeff Treadwell. Funeral Service was January 12, 2013 at the Ola Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Denver Robinson officiating. Burial will be at the Havana Cemetery. 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 16, 2013)
Charles D. Stapleton, 63, of Danville was killed in a car-truck accident Saturday about four miles west of Havana on Highway 10. State Trooper Richard Powell said the accident happened about 9:30 a.m. and that Stapleton was apparently killed instantly. He said that Stapleton had started to pass a pickup, and had apparently seen the pulpwood truck involved in the accident approaching from the west and had pulled back behind the pickup. As he did so, he ran off the right shoulder of the highway, then pulled back across the highway into the path of the truck. The truck hit the right side of the car and both ended up off the highway on the south side. L.E. Fields, 46, of Russellville, driver of the truck, was not hurt. Stapleton was a retired farmer and had been a Free Will Baptist preacher since 1960.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Edith Lampkin Stapleton; two sons, Earl of Danville and A.L. of Havana; two daughters, Hugh of Ola and Bill of Paris; two sisters, Mrs. Maude Rhinehart of Paris and Mrs. Margaret Doom of Okemah, Okla.; and six grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday at the Assembly of God Church in Havana by Rev. Rupert Pixley and Rev. E.O. Tackett. Burial was in Havana Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 7, 1967)
The Lord called a sweet servant home May 19, 2014. Dorothy EffieGene Morris Stapleton, age 81, lived a complete and Christ-centered life. Her passing leaves great sorrow, but her joy lives on within her family. Nothing on this earth was more important to her than her family. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren brought her great happiness, and she counted all of her family great blessings from the Lord. At age 16 she became a charter member of Ranger Free Will Baptist Church, and at the time of her death she was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church of Russellville.
EffieGene was preceded in death by her parents, JB and Frances Bullock Morris, one sister, Lenore Hall, and six brothers -- Norman, John Delbert, James, Ray, AD, and Arnold Morris.
She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Rev. Earl Stapleton; four daughters, LaJean Wilson and husband Chuck of Danville, Lisa Sponel and husband David of Dardanelle, Sheila Trusty and husband Jim Bob of Danville, Kim Foster and husband Marvin of Russellville; and one son, Frank Stapleton, and wife Renee of Hot Springs. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Chip Wilson and wife Alison of Springdale, CaraJean Loyd and husband Matt of Russellville, Marissa Trusty of Russellville, Jay Trusty of Danville, Andrea Foster of Russellville, Lindsay James and husband Jeremiah of Jonesboro, Chance Packard and wife Ashley of Hot Springs, and Drew Packard and wife Kristi of Bentonville; seven great-grandchildren, Cash Wilson, Will Wilson, and Mick Wilson, Abby James, Blakely Packard, Gage Packard, and AJ Packard. EffieGene is survived by one brother, Lee Morris, and wife Mary of Hot Springs, three sisters-in-law, Carolyn Morris, Willa Morris Kennedy, and Susie Morris Harter, and a host of loving nieces and nephews. Most of her working career was spent managing the office of the Yell County Board of Education for 26 years, retiring in 1998. Despite the long hours of work and caring for a large family, she could always be counted on to bake a birthday, shower, or wedding cake. Her cakes were works of art and so delicious that they became known throughout the community as "EffieGene Cakes". As a pastor's wife for decades, she was a friend to those who needed comfort, always ready to provide a meal and a sympathetic ear. She served along with her husband in the ministry God had given them. She loved nature and the beauty of God's creation, which she expressed through her creative talents as a poet, seamstress, and cook.
Visitation will be at Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville from 6-8 on Tuesday, May 20. Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 21, at 2:00 at First Free Will Baptist Church, 1103 East L Street, in Russellville. Pallbearers will be Earl Steen, Dwayne Helton, Bill Pendergraft, Paul Hall, Dr. Compy George, and Earl Lusk. Honorary pallbearers are the pastoral staff of Russellville First Free Will Baptist Church, the Oasis Group at First Free Will Baptist, all Free Will Baptist pastors in the River Valley area, Dr. Phillip Tippin and the staff of Tippin Family Clinic, and the staff of Mitchell's Nursing Home. Memorials may be made to Gideons International, PO Box 833, Danville, AR 72833. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 21, 2014)
Mrs. Mary (Lackey) Stapleton, born in Monroe County, Ill., February 19, 1865 died November 23, 1940 at the home of her daughter, near New Blaine. She came to Arkansas when a child joined the Presbyterian church at a young age, was married to F. M. Stapleton of Johnson County at the age of 23 years, spent over 50 years in Logan county and to this union ten children were born.
Surviving are Mrs. J. A. Doom, Castle, Oklahoma, Mrs. Norman Walker, Mt. View, Oklahoma, Mrs. Alfred Rhineheart, New Blaine, Hugh and Willie Stapleton, New Blaine, Robert, St. Louis, Mo., Charles near Havana, and a host of friends. The body was laid to rest in Mt. Grove cemetery with Bro. Riley Foster of Midway conducting the services. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 1940)
Mrs. Mary (Lackey) Stapleton, born in Monroe County, Ill., February 19, 1865 died November 23, 1940 at the home of her daughter, near New Blaine. She came to Arkansas when a child joined the Presbyterian church at a young age, was married to F. M. Stapleton of Johnson County at the age of 23 years, spent over 50 years in Logan county and to this union ten children were born.
Surviving are Mrs. J. A. Doom, Castle, Oklahoma, Mrs. Norman Walker, Mt. View, Oklahoma, Mrs. Alfred Rhineheart, New Blaine, Hugh and Willie Stapleton, New Blaine, Robert, St. Louis, Mo., Charles near Havana, and a host of friends. The body was laid to rest in Mt. Grove cemetery with Bro. Riley Foster of Midway conducting the services. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 1940)
Mrs. Jennie Light Stark died in Porterville, Calif. April 24. She was born in Union Parish, La. in 1882 and lived in Yell County many years.
Survivors include one daughter, two grandsons and two great-granddaughters of California. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 1965)
Atha Mae Starr, age 85, of Waldron, AR died August 29, 2000 in Blacksburg, VA. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by two daughters, Floyie Sue Kopf and Dons Delane Trout.
She is survived by, her husband, Baxter Starr of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Doyle Wayne and Peggy Starr of Alexander, AR; two sons-in-law, J. M. Kopf of Blacksburg, VA and Benny Trout of Little Rock, AR; one sister, Clarie House of Waldron, AR; three brothers, Arthur, Ralph and Junior Barnett all of Waldron, AR; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held September 2, 2000 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, AR with burial at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery at Waldron, AR. Pallbearers were J. M, Jerry and Dale Kopf, Emmet and Kerry Barnett and Roger Rice. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 6, 2000)
Baxter Willard Starr, 91, of Christianburg, Virginia died August 3, 2005. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church, a logger and farmer. He brought joy to many with his love of a beautiful yard, garden and flowers.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Atha Mae (Barnett) Starr and two daughters, Floyle Sue Kopf and Doris Delane Trout.
He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Doyle Wayne and Peggy Starr of Bryant, AR two sons-in-laws, J.M. Kopf of Chillhowie, VA and Benny Trout of Little Rock, AR four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services were held Saturday, August 6, 2005 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Waldron, AR under the direction of Martin Funeral Home, Waldron, AR. Pallbearers were Bob Starr, Kerry Barnett, Emmett Barnett, Rudy Barnett, Derek Barnett and James House. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 10, 2005)
James Samuel Starr, Oleo, age 73, was born July 4, 1874 and died July 5, 1947.
Burial was July 6 at Union Hill Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 17, 1947)
Velma Annie Starr, 97, of Havana passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016, at St, Marys Hospital in Russellville. She was born May 2, 1919, in Havana, Arkansas to the late James Noble and Rhoda Ida (Capps) Gray. She was a mother and a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her parents: grandson; James David "Jimmy" Starr, Jr.; great-grandsons, Todd Guido, Jeff Temple; daughter-in-law, Peggy Jean Price Starr; sisters, Ozella Widdoes, Grace Burns and Hazel Wicker.
Survivors include her husband of 76 years, W.C. Starr; son, James Starr and Brenda Gray of Dover; daughter and son-in-law, Syble and Frank Spillman of Fayette, MS; six grandchildren, Deborah Starr of Dover, Pherbia and Glen Mynatt of Corinth, MS, Dallas and Alicia Strittman of Hamburg, MS, Deborah Spillman of Louisville, TN. Frankie and Kirk Cothren of Mission, Kansas, Marty Spillman of Bude, MS; 12 great-grandchildren, David, Joshua, Kaitlyn, Mikey, Jay, Anna Kolby, Weston, Mattie, Camren, Preston, Phillip, and Kevin; five great-great-grandchildren, Little Jay, Finn, Eva, and Jack. Starr will be arriving in December.
Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 31, 2016, at Moores Chapel Church in Waveland with Owen Yandell officiating. Burial will be at Moores Chapel Cemetery. Visitation was from 1-2 before the service at the church. Pallbearers include Dennis Miller, Kevin Robinson, Tim Robinson, James Keene, Dan Yandell, Glen Mynatt, and John Wicker. Honorary pallbearers are Eskel Yandell, A.M. Armstrong, Jimmy Miller, and Fred Buffington. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Online condolences and guestbook at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 3, 2016)
William Cleo "W.C." Starr, age 99, of Havana passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016, at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville. He was born September 14, 1917, in Sugar Grove, Arkansas to the late William David & Pherbia Victoria Coppeak Starr. He was a WWII Army Veteran, a carpenter, a Master Mason life member Blocker Lodge 247 in Boonville, life member VFW and life member of Carpenters Local 1836. Preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 76, Velma Gray Starr; grandson, James David Starr Jr; and daughter-in-law, Peggy Price Starr.
Survivors include his son James Starr & Brenda Gray of Dover; daughter & son-in-law, Syble & Frank Spillman of Fayette, MS; granddaughters, Deborah Starr; Pherbia Mynatt; Alicia Strittman; thirteen great grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and one nephew and one niece.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 pm Tuesday October 25, 2016 at Moore's Chapel Community Church with Owen Yandel officiating. Burial will be at Moore's Chapel Church. Visitation was from 2:00 to 2:30 before service Tuesday at the church. 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 Oct 26, 2016)
Mrs. Ella Loretta Staton, age 70 of Danville, died at her home October 3. She was born at Briggsville.
Survivors include her husband, W.L. Staton; one son, Lester Lee of Lee's Summitt, Mo.; one daughter, Genevel Dacus of Ola; her mother, Mattie Tharp of the home; three brothers, Willie Tharp of California, Hobart Tharp of Danville and Alvie Tharp of Belleville; three sisters, Mae Donnell of Danville, Delia Staton of Eudora and Ruby Hale of Milwaukee, Wisc; seven grand-children and two great grand-children.
Funeral services were held at the Danville Free Will Baptist Church Saturday by Rev. A. E. Holley and Rev. Harold Hall. Pallbearers were William Gooch, Clint Maddon, Tolbert Underwood, Ed Robertson, Pete Randall and Manuel Keener. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 1963)
Mrs. Willie Staton of De Kalb, Texas, a former Yell County resident, died of a stroke Wednesday night. She was buried in the De Kalb cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, John L. Staton, and seven children, Mrs. Marrell Hall and Billie Joe Staton of DeKalb, Texas, Lawson, Betty, Marie, Mary Jane and Faye of the home; a father, Jim East; two sisters, Mrs. Lula Kerr and Mrs. Bula Wells of Fort Smith and three grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs AGO, DANVILLE, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 25, 1954)
Harold Henry Steele, age 75, of Shreveport, LA died Monday, September 30, 2000 at his home. He was born May 10, 1925 in Aztec, NM to the late Henry and Bernice Woolsey Steele. He was a retired carpenter, member of the carpenter union local 836, a WWII Navy Veteran and a member of the VFW.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Lewis Steele.
Survivors are, three sons, Eric Steele of Appleton, AR, Wayne Steele and Bryan Steele both of Casa, AR; one brother, Richard Steele of Washington; one sister, Lois Rhodes of Washington; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Graveside service will be today, Wednesday, October 4, 2000 at 2:00 PM at Needmore Cemetery in Casa, AR. Service by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 4, 2000)
Norma J. Steele, age 51 of Casa, died Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at St. Vincents Infirmary in Little Rock. She was born June 13, 1957 in St. Charles, Missouri, to Harold O. and Ina Mae Bean White.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Ina Mae White; brother, Jay White; sister, Diane White.
Survivors include her husband, Wayne Steele; father, Harold White of Rover; son, Ronnie White of Ola; daughter, Candice Stover of Casa; stepson, Charles Steele of Russellville; brother, Rodger White of Rover; sister and brother-in-law, Theresa and Jerry Forrest of Benton; six grandchildren, Tyler White, Tray White, Kaitelyne Stover, Amber Stover, Kaylee Stover, and Patience Brixley.
Memorial service was June 13, 2009 at Hunts Chapel Cemetery in Rover. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 17, 2009)
William Codie Steele, age 20, of Casa, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at the Arkansas Childrens Hospital, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born to Bryan and Tina Steele on December 27, 1987 in Danville, AR. He was a beloved son, grandson, uncle, brother and nephew.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harold and Wilma Steele.
He is survived by his father and mother, Bryan Lewis and Tina Bly Steele of Casa; three brothers, Bryan Thomas Steele, and sister-in-law, Beverlee Sinks Steele of Ola, Joshua Rager of Casa, Anthony Kitts of Casa; one sister and brother-in-law, Christina and Jimmy Williams of Casa; sister-in-law, Amanda Rager of Roland; grandmother, Vesta Steele of Dover; grandparents, Odie and Pat Bly of Birta, and Phillip and Donna Vogl of San Antonio, TX; great-grandmother, Thelma Holland of Plainview; one nephew and five nieces, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Memorial services will be held today, December 17, 2008, 2:00 p. m. at the First Baptist Church in Casa, AR with Brother Joe Phillips residing. Codie volunteered his body for medical research to help others. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 17, 2008)
Mrs. C. C. Steelman, 64, of Banks died Wednesday morning at Warren at the home of her son. She had been ill for several months.
She is survived by her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Carl Rowland of Danville, Mrs. Carl Crain of Wynne; and a son Noble Steelman of Warren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov. 1, 1951)
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