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Calvin C. Steelman, 71, retired railroad agent and resident of Banks for most of his life, died in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Carl Rowland, here Monday. He was a native of Calhoun County and a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include a son, Noble O. Steelman, Warren; two daughters, Mrs. Rowland and Mrs. Carl Cain, Wynne and three grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 12, 1952)
John Oscar Stegall, age 57, of Ola passed away Thursday, May 24, 2012 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. He was born June 20, 1954 in Little Rock, AR to the late John Wesley and Mable Maxine Lane Stegall. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Gary Stegall and Johnny Finney.
Survivors include daughter, Hope Stegall & finance John Brinkman of Louann, AR; sister, Mary Powers of Ola; nieces, Miranda Flores, Amanda Paul; nephews, Elvis Powers and Shawn Stegall; great nieces, Jamlin Phipps, Casey Phipps, Irma Paz, Kaylie Billingsley and Paisley Paul; ex-wife, Tawana Stegall of Louann, AR. Family will hold a memory service at a later date.
Cremation Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville and River Valley Crematory Dardanelle. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 30, 2012)
Mabel Maxine Stegall, age 81, of Ola, AR passed away November 13, 2004.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, John and Joan Stegall of Alma, AR; a daughter, Mary Powers of Little Rock, AR; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Funeral service was Thursday at Huson Funeral Home Chapel, Sherwood. Interment was in Edgewood Memorial Park. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 24, 2004)
Loren Stegemann age 80 of Dardanelle died Monday, February 25, 2013 at his home. He was born June 18, 1932 at Sibley, Iowa to the late Emil and Kate Schmidt Stegemann. He was an Air Force Veteran, he loved to dance, ride four wheelers, fish, farming his cows and most of all he loved his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife Barbara Stegemann of Dardanelle; sons, Stephen Stegemann of Montgomery, AL, David Stegemann and wife Rose of Dardanelle; daughters, Monica Malone, Cindy Hazlewood and husband Gordon all of Dardanelle; one sister, Lavonne Bracker of Iowa; grandchildren, Alicia and Mitchell Robinson of Delaware; great grandchildren, Restin and Race Robinson.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30P.M., Friday, March 1, 2013 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Bro. Larry Mancil officiating. Burial will be in Barnhill Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, 6:00P.M. to 8:00P.M. in the chapel. Pallbearers will be Mike Barnett, Jim Burt, Mike Baldwin, Steve Johnson, Doug Via, Gene Guerian. Honorary Pallbearers will be Kevin McConnell and Gordon Hazlewood. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,pub. Feb 26, 2013, On-Line at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com)
Loren Stegemann, age 80, of Dardanelle died Monday, February 25, 2013 at his home.
Funeral service will be held at 1:30 P.M., Friday, March 1, 2013 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Burial will be in Pisgah Cemetery in Pottsville. Visitation will be held Thursday, 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. in the chapel. Arrangements By Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 27, 2013)
Loren Stegemann age 80 of Dardanelle died Monday, February 25, 2013 at his home. He was born June 18, 1932 at Sibley, Iowa to the late Emil and Kate Schmidt Stegemann. He was an Air Force Veteran, he loved to dance, ride four wheelers, fish, farming his cows and most of all he loved his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife Barbara Stegemann of Dardanelle; sons, Stephen Stegemann of Montgomery, AL, David Stegemann and wife Rose of Dardanelle; daughters, Monica Malone, Cindy Hazlewood and husband Gordon all of Dardanelle; one sister, Lavonne Bracker of Iowa; grandchildren, Alicia and Mitchell Robinson of Delaware; great grandchildren, Restin and Race Robinson.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30P.M., Friday, March 1, 2013 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Bro. Larry Mancil officiating. Burial will be in Barnhill Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, 6:00P.M. to 8:00P.M. in the chapel. Pallbearers will be Mike Barnett, Jim Burt, Mike Baldwin, Steve Johnson, Doug Via, Gene Guerian. Honorary Pallbearers will be Kevin McConnell and Gordon Hazlewood. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,pub. Feb 26, 2013, On-Line at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com)
Loren Stegemann, age 80, of Dardanelle died Monday, February 25, 2013 at his home.
Funeral service will be held at 1:30 P.M., Friday, March 1, 2013 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Burial will be in Pisgah Cemetery in Pottsville. Visitation will be held Thursday, 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. in the chapel. Arrangements By Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 27, 2013)
Aaron W. Stephens of Aly died Monday, May 5, 1986 at the Booneville Nursing Home. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Aaron Wash Stephens, age 88 of Aly, died Monday, May 5, 1986, at the Oak Manor Nursing Home in Booneville. Mr. Stephens was a native of Atkins, a retired Forrest Service employee, and farmer. He was the son of the late Emanuel and Martha Marcrum Stephens. He was a member of the Church of Christ, and a Mason.
Survivors include three daughters, Billie Brister of Alabama, Charlene Wallace of Magazine, and Martha Wood of Aly. One brother, Cecil Blaylock of Aly one sister, Iola Lee of Calif. One step brother, Jim Blaylock of Calif. and one step sister, Ocie Bell of Danville. Nine grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Mr. Stephens was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Stephens, and one daughter, Ilene Gagne.
Funeral services were held at the Aly Church, Thursday, May 8. Interment was in Aly Cemetery with Masonic Rites. Arrangements and services were in care of Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Daniel Stephens, age 44, a lifelong resident of Belleville, died at a Little Rock hospital, May 13, 1952. He was a Baptist.
He is survived by his Wife; two sons, Wendle and Bernie Stephens of Los Angeles, and three daughters, Misses Betty and Wonice Stephens of Belleville and Mrs. Elice Pickins of Los Angeles. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 22, 1952)
PLAINVIEW - Mrs. Gertrude Smith Stephens, age 78, of Star Route, Plainview, died Friday, April 19, 1985, at Sparks Regional Hospital at Fort Smith. She was a native of Chula (Yell County), daughter of the late Charles Edward and Lou Mabry Smith and a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Ilene Bagne.
Survivors include her husband, A. W. "Wash" Stephens; three daughters, Billie Brister of Demopolis, Ala., Charlene Wallace of Magazine and Martha Wood of Danville; two sisters, Mrs. Elvia Lamb of Danville and Mrs. Ethel Spears of Dumas, nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Monday, April 22, at Aly Community Church by Bill Singleton and Jimmy Scott. Burial will be in Aly Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1985)
Mr. Granville Stephens died May 10th and was buried in Mt. Springs Cemetery.
Funeral services were held by Rev. Charlie Cale, Chickalah.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Stephens, two sisters, and two brothers. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 1942)
Lina Marie Stephens, age 72, a native of Yell County, died March 8, 1986 at her home in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of the late Oscar and Effie Manning Thacker of Danville and the widow of the late Ed Stephens of Oklahoma City. She was a Methodist.
Survivors include one son, Jerry Webb; three daughters, Anna Mae Helton, Paula Sue Hawkins, and Fannie Lee Spruill; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren, all of Oklahoma City. She is also survived by three brothers, Cecil Thacker of Danville, Cheedle Thacker of St. Louis, Missouri, and Carl Thacker of Atlanta, Georgia; and three sisters, Ione Carico of Enid, Oklahoma, Fannie Thacker of Danville, and Clara Meadows of Cleveland, Texas.
Funeral services were held March 12 by the Rev. Pat Murphy. Burial was in Resthaven Memory Gardens in Oklahoma City. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Vonda L. Stephens, age 76, died March 4, 1998 in Lakewood, Co. She was born September 10, 1921 in Birta, AR to William and Mattie Boyce) Scruggs. She married Wilbur Stephens on August 3, 1940 in Bartlesville. She was a minister's wife and a homemaker since 1940. Her husband was a minister of the Broomfield Assembly of God Church in Colorado for 10 years. 1 She taught Sunday school, directed the children's church program and directed the choir. She also played piano for the church. She was a member of the Women's Missionary Council and taught piano for several years.
She is survived by a daughter, Deborah Stephens of Westminister, CO and a brother, Bill Scruggs of Shawnee.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in January 1995; a twin sister; two brothers and a half sister.
Graveside service was March 9, 1998 at Trinity Chapel of Resthaven Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Disease Association, Metro Denver Chapter, Inc. 789 Sherman No. 500, Denver, CO 80203. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 18, 1998)
Larry Jack Stephenson, 66 of Berryville, Arkansas, departed this life Wednesday, March 22, 2006. He was born on July 28, 1939, in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Jack Emrich and Opal Augusta (Ross) Stephenson. He was a truck driver.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Opal Stephenson.
He is survived by his son, Larry Jack Stephenson, Jr. of Wichita, KS; two daughters, Farrah Upton of Harrison, AR, and Charley Kay Stephenson of Springdale, AR; one great nephew, Kevin Lofgren; three grandchildren, Clayton Stephenson, Sydnie Stephenson, and Mickey Upton; his best friends, Gary Clark of Green Forest, AR, Ronnie Bishop of Graven, AR, and Charlie Green of Rudd, AR; other relatives; and a host of friends. Cremation arrangements. were by Nelson Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelson-funeral.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 29, 2006)
Thomas H. "Steve" Stephenson, age 78, of Sun City, AZ, finished his courageous journey on earth on September 26, 2010, surrounded by family and with the support of Hospice of Arizona. While our hearts are broken, we rejoice knowing a heavenly reunion awaited him.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mary, a sister, two brothers, and his favorite walking companions, Caiti and Chelsea.
Steve was born in El Dorado, Kansas, on July 23, 1932. After joining the Air Force he spent a year in Greenland, and then was stationed at Luke AFB in 1953, where he met and married his sweetheart, Margie. After his military service, Steve began a lifelong career in finance and banking. He worked for Continental National Bank for 20 years, retiring in 1987 to spend the next two years traveling the country with his wife Margie and his golf clubs. He returned to work for a short while at M&I Thunderbird Bank before returning to Sun City to fine tune his golf score at Sun City Country Club. Steve was also a Glendale Rotarian, a regular blood donor, and a fan of his favorite teams, the Diamondbacks and the AZ Cardinals.
Steve is survived by his loving wife, Margie, of 55 years, as well as his son, Donald and daughters Lori Eubank and Barbara (Kevin) Young. Steve's legacy also lives on in the lives of his grandchildren, Sgt. Jacob Roe, US Army, Staci Roe, Megan Young, and Jason Young, as well as four beautiful great-grandchildren who brought laughter and cheer to his golden years; Tanner Young, Carter and River Lynch, and Arbor Cox. Steve is also survived by two brothers, a sister, and countless nieces and nephews. His little sidekicks, Suki, Sophie, and Bitzi will also miss their "Papa"
A celebration of Steve's life will be held on Friday, October 1, 2010 at the Regency Mortuary 9850 W. Thunderbird Rd in Sun City at 4 pm. Donations may be made in Steve's memory to Banner Sunhealth Research Institute, c/o Dr. Marwan Sabbagh, 10515 W. Santa Fe Drive, Sun City, or to Hospice of Arizona, 19820 N. 7th Street Suite 130, Phoenix Attn Connie Frisbee (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Mary Fowler Leek, Newspaper: www.Legacy.com, 9/27/2010)
Funeral services were held last Wednesday afternoon for W.W. Stepp, age 77, who died at his home here Tuesday after a heart attack.
Services were conducted at the home with Rev. F.M. Tolleson officiating. Mr. Stepp was born at Atkins November 30, 1862 and has lived in Danville since 1917.
He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. C.J. Sharpe and Mrs. Robert Reagan, of Danville; one son, W.W. Stepp, Jr., Henderick, Oklahoma and one sister, Mrs. Mat Williams, of Atkins. Pall bearers were Eric Caviness, Lynn Wilson, W.D.C. Landers, Baster Gatlin, Jim Bill Gatlin and Odell Moudy. Interment was in the Danville cemetery with Smith Funeral home in charge. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 1939)
Arthur Beryl Stevens, Jr. age 84, of Plainview, AR died Monday, March 19, 2001 at his home in Plainview. He was born August 20, 1916 in Mullindille, KS to the late Arthur B. Sr. and Mora E. Lovette Stevens. He was a retired farmer.
He is survived by his wife, Clairetta C. Blaylock Stevens, one son and daughter-in-law, Arthur Allan and Jan Stevens of Derby, KS; three daughters and sons-in-law, Clyda Heacock of Washington, Shirley and Tom Dillon and Judith and Milan Kerr all of Wichita, KS; two sisters, Lenice Massey of Topeka, KS and Vada Schwindt of Plainview, AR; 14 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; three nephews and one niece. -
Service was March 22, 2001 at Cornwell Chapel in Danville with Rev. Monroe Hunt officiating. Interment was in March 23 at Rest Haven Cemetery, Wichita, KS. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 28, 2001)
Carolyn Sue Beason Stevens, of Cameron, OK died November 5, 1999 in Fort Smith, AR. She was a housewife and mother.
She is survived by, her husband, Steve Stevens of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Lloyd Wayne and Mary Rushing of Heavner, OK and Robert Joe and Cindy Thomas of Greenwood, AR; her parents, Joe Carl and Barbara Sue "Fleming" Beason of Booneville, AR; one sister, Laura Lynne Brewer of Booneville, AR; a brother, Tommy Joe Beason of Tulsa, OK and three grandchildren, Josh, Magan and Brayden.
Funeral service was November 9th, 1999 at Moore's Chapel in Waveland, AR with burial in Moore's Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville, AR. Pallbearers were Allan Lovell, Tim Bollinger, Mitch Smith, J. B. Fleming, Wayne Fleming, Paul Brewer and Mark Brewer. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 10, 1999)
Elmer Lee Stevens fell asleep in death Saturday, April 27, 2013 at the age of 76. He was born April 7, 1937 at Campus, IL to the late Oliver and Myrtle Stevens, but spent most of his younger years in Dwight, IL graduating from Dwight High School in 1955.
He was preceded in death by six brothers, Royal Stevens, Harold Stevens, George Stevens, Earl Stevens, Esty Stevens, Robert Stevens; seven sisters, Goldie Murphy, Dorothy Austin, Catherine Miller, Edith Vaughn, Alice Stevens, Mary Elizabeth Stevens and Sara Stevens all of IL. In 1962 Elmer moved to Alamogordo, New Mexico where he met the love of his life, Judy. They married two years later. Elmer was an ordained minister of Jehovah's Witnesses. In 1971 he and Judy had the privilege of attending the Missionary School of Gilead in New York. Upon graduating they received an assignment as missionaries in Honduras where they spent the next eleven years. Upon returning to the states they settled in Dardanelle, AR to be close to Judy's mother and sister. As the years passed by, many Spanish moved into the area and Elmer had the privilege of helping to establish a Spanish Congregation of Jehova's Witnesses where he served as an Elder until the time of his death. Cherishing his memory are his wife of 48 years, Judith Ann Benninger Stevens; daughter and son-in-law, Pam and John Heiden; granddaughter, Amanda Heiden all of North Carolina; grandson, Jason and Dawn Berger; great grandchildren, Cody, Mersades and Dakota of IL; sister, Mary Tabor of IL; sister-in-law, Estella and husband Russell Setcer; special nephew, Roy Stevens of Texas; special nieces, Betty Wilson and Samantha Stevens of Texas, Frieda Bellis of IL.
He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews.
Richard Nelson and Pedro Andrade will officiate a Memorial Service in English and Spanish on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at the Kingdom Hall, 515 Rock Street, Dardanelle, AR. Cremation Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 8, 2013)
Elmer Lee Stevens fell asleep in death Saturday, April 27, 2013 at the age of 76. He was born April 7, 1937 at Campus, IL to the late Oliver and Myrtle Stevens, but spent most of his younger years in Dwight, IL graduating from Dwight High School in 1955.
He was preceded in death by six brothers, Royal Stevens, Harold Stevens, George Stevens, Earl Stevens, Esty Stevens, Robert Stevens; seven sisters, Goldie Murphy, Dorothy Austin, Catherine Miller, Edith Vaughn, Alice Stevens, Mary Elizabeth Stevens and Sara Stevens all of IL. In 1962 Elmer moved to Alamogordo, New Mexico where he met the love of his life, Judy. They married two years later. Elmer was an ordained minister of Jehovah's Witnesses. In 1971 he and Judy had the privilege of attending the Missionary School of Gilead in New York. Upon graduating they received an assignment as missionaries in Honduras where they spent the next eleven years. Upon returning to the states they settled in Dardanelle, AR to be close to Judy's mother and sister. As the years passed by, many Spanish moved into the area and Elmer had the privilege of helping to establish a Spanish Congregation of Jehova's Witnesses where he served as an Elder until the time of his death. Cherishing his memory are his wife of 48 years, Judith Ann Benninger Stevens; daughter and son-in-law, Pam and John Heiden; granddaughter, Amanda Heiden all of North Carolina; grandson, Jason and Dawn Berger; great grandchildren, Cody, Mersades and Dakota of IL; sister, Mary Tabor of IL; sister-in-law, Estella and husband Russell Setcer; special nephew, Roy Stevens of Texas; special nieces, Betty Wilson and Samantha Stevens of Texas, Frieda Bellis of IL.
He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews.
Richard Nelson and Pedro Andrade will officiate a Memorial Service in English and Spanish on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at the Kingdom Hall, 515 Rock Street, Dardanelle, AR. Cremation Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 8, 2013)
Flora Stevens of Plainview, AR died Sunday, April 4, 1999 at Stockton, CA. She was born April 20, 1915 at Plainview, AR she was the daughter of the late James W. and Millie Hall Ellis. She worked at the Yell County Nursing Home at Ola and was a member of the First Baptist Church at Ola.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Hamilton; seven brothers and six sisters.
Survivors include a son, John Hamilton of Russellville; two daughters, Dorela Stapp and Marie Harris of Stockton, CA; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral was Saturday at the Ola First Baptist Church with Rev. Rick Balentine officiating. Interment was in Sandlin Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 14, 1999)
Frank Stevens, date or place of birth unknown, of Waveland, March 22, 1947. [no other details included in 50Yrs Ago Column] (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April, 3, 1947)
James Andrews Stevens, age 72, of Ola, AR died Friday, November 9, 2001 at Arkansas Heart Hospital at Little Rock. He was born July 30, 1929, at Dover to James and Lizzer Burnett and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Survivors include a brother, Odell Stevens of Russellville.
The body was cremated. Arrangements were by Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 14, 2001)
Mrs. Addie Adeline Stevenson, aged 79, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Carl Woodard of Belleville Wednesday March 9. She was a native of Tennessee and had lived at Belleville about 11 years. She was a Baptist.
Survivors other than Mrs. Woodard are another daughter, Mrs. Flora Ann Partin of Baton Rouge, La.; a son, Lawrence Stevens of Little Rock; 14 grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, March 17, 1960)
James Timothy "Tim" Stevenson, age 27, of Dardanelle, died Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at his home. He was born August 20, 1979 at Hay ward, CA to James Anthony Parrish and Deborah Camille Kelly. He was a member of the Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Columbus, TN. He has been in Dardanelle for the past 10 years, having moved here from Columbia, TN. He participated in several plays in Russellville and he loved to cook.
He is preceded in death by his grandfather, J. T. Kelly.
Survivors include his parents, John Craig Stevenson of Nashville, TN and Deborah Camille Stevenson of Columbia; three brothers, and a sister-in-law, twin brother, Winston Thomas and Brandy Sue Stevenson of Nashville, TN, Craig Alan Stevenson of Columbia, TN, Kelly Andrew Stevenson of Nashville, TN; sister, Katie Ann Kelly of Murfreesboro, TN; nieces, Stephanie Isabell "Izzy" Stevenson, Hannah Nicole Stevenson; nephew, Dakota Lee Stevenson, all of Columbia, TN; grandmother and companion, Juanita H. Kelly and Monroe Hodges of Dardanelle; numerous other family and friends.
Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 15, 2007)
Conway, August 4. - Mrs. Louisa Briggs Stevenson, aged 82, of Conway died in a Little Rock hospital today. She was the widow of Rev. J. B. Stevenson, who served almost 50 years as a pastor In the North Arkansas Methodist Conference. Mrs. Stevenson was born in Briggsville, Yell county.
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Fletcher Smith Sr. of Conway.
Funeral will be held at the Smith home at 5 p.m. Friday by Rev. Allen D. Stewart and Dr. C. M. Reves. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Arkansas Gazette Newspaper, Little Rock, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 5, 1949)
DARDANELLE - Robert Lane Stevenson, age 68, of Dardanelle died Saturday, April 3, 1982 at St. Edwards Hospital at Fort Smith. He was a retired construction worker and farmer, and a member of Liberty Hall United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nina Gleason Stevenson; a son, Andrew Stevenson of Russellville; four brothers, Pat Stevenson of Phoenix, Ariz, Pim Stevenson of Harrison, Wayne Stevenson of Russellville and Judge Stevenson of San Francisco, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Nora Ellis of Dardanelle and Mrs. Rhea Hammock of Russellville, and three grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Tuesday at Centerville Assembly of God Church by the Rev. C. R. Young. Burial will be in Ringer Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. The family will receive friends from 7:30 to 8:30 tonight at Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1982)
Velma Anderson George Stevenson, passed away August 9, 2010 in Sacramento, California at the age of 92. Velma and her twin brother Delma were born November 18, 1917 in Ola, Arkansas. Their arrival was announced on horseback throughout the town by their proud father, Hugh Gaston Anderson. Their mother Martha (Breshears) Anderson was to have three more children, Helen, Mildred, and Roy. When the Great Depression hit, the entire family packed up and moved to California looking for work and a better life. Velma married Herman George, also from Arkansas, and they had four children, all of which were born and raised in California. Son Joe, who is married to Karen, daughters Marilyn, and Barbara who is married to Ron, and a son Herman, who predeceased her. They raised their family in Grass Valley, California, but in the 1960's moved to the Sacramento area to be closer to their children. Velma was to marry twice as her first husband Herman passed away in 1978 at the age of 67. Later in life she married Carlton Stevenson on September 4, 1986. They lived in Clear Lake, California until his death 5 years later. At her passing, Velma had 9 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was a homemaker and mother most of her life and greatly enjoyed her children and grandchildren. Her hobbies included gardening, keeping up on current affairs, hand crafts, and she was an avid reader. Friends may call and are invited to attend services Friday at 1pm, in the EAST LAWN MORTUARY CHAPEL, 5757 Greenback Ln. Interment EAST LAWN SIERRA HILLS. [additional information supplied by Joe George -- Velma and her twin brother were born in Avant, Garland Co, Arkansas and Velma and Herman George were married in Centerville, Yell County, Arkansas] (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Joe George, Newspaper: on-line by East Lawn Mortuary Chapel,8/9/2010)
Billy E. Steward, age 88, of Havana passed away Monday, November 10, 2014 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. He was born July 31, 1926 in the Pea Ridge Community near Havana, Arkansas to the late Fenner William and Ella Irene Ritchie Steward. He was a WW II Veteran, an Agri teacher, and most of all an avid farmer. He loved to hunt and he loved his home and family. He loved our precious Mother, Margaret Steward, unconditionally for 71 years. He was the most loving Husband, Daddy, Pawpa, Pap, Grandad Bill and a special friend that anyone could ask for.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his granddaughter, Buffi Adelle Womack, his brother, Joe Steward, his sister and brother-in-law, Imogene and Fred Montgomery, and Roy Brannon.
He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Margaret Bradshaw Steward, son Mike Steward, daughters, Marla (Tim) Robinson and Shelly (Richard) Chwalinski, all of Havana. His grandchildren, Sonya Steward, Brad (Stephanie) Steward, Mikelynn Childers, Carrie Joe Steward, Jimmy Fetcho, Brandi (Chris) Sanderson, Lindsey Lee, Teala Robinson, Cullen Pfeifer, Tras Pfeifer, Zack Chwalinski and great-grandchildren, Cory Stephens, Harlee Childers, Baby Sawyer, Malachi Steward, Jaydon, Isiah, Jaslyn, and Garyn Sanderson and Shandi Lee, his brother, Fenner (Carolyn) Steward, his sisters, Helen, (Hoover) Tilley, Betty (Gordon) Burr, Mable Brannon, Pauline Steward and a host of wonderful family and friends.
Funeral service was 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 13, at WYC Church of Christ with Bro. John McCourt officiating. Visitation was 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 12 at the Danville Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Moores Chapel Cemetery, Waveland. Pallbearers were Brad Steward, Cullen Pfeifer, Tras Pfeifer, Zach Chwalinski, Claryn Sanderson, and Cory Stephens. Honorary pallbearers included the Arkansas River Bandit Baseball Team and WYC Baseball Team 2008. Arrangement 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 Nov 19, 2014)
Billy E. Steward age 88 of Havana passed away Monday, November 10, 2014 at Chambers Memorial Hospital.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 13, at WYC Church of Christ with Bro. John McCourt officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 12 at the Danville Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangement by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com. Complete obituary in next weeks edition. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 12, 2014)
Mrs. Cora Lee Steward, aged 84, of Havana Rt. I died at the Conway hospital Sunday, February 25. She was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors are six daughters, Mrs. Susie Wallace and Mrs. Jimmie Yandell of Havana, Mrs. Ila Rowe of Snyder, Okla., Mrs. Lorena Bryan of Santa Cruz, Calif., Mrs. Ella Jo Yandell of Ft. Smith, Mrs. Marie Garrett of Havana, four sons, Fenner Steward of Conway, Bondie Steward of Little Rock, Cleady Steward, Skellytown, Tex., Earl Steward of McComb, Miss,; three sisters, Mrs. Clara Pettitt, Mrs. Leila Stone and Mrs. Edna Williams all of Elk City, Okla.; two brothers, Powell Weaver of Fairfax, Okla. and Dave Weaver of Havana; 46 grandchildren, 57 great grand children and 14 great great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 1, 1962)
Fenner Steward Sr., age 80, of Conway, a native of Havana, died Friday, October 31, 1980. He was a retired store owner and operator.
Survivors include three sons, Bill Steward of Havana, Joe Steward of Pine Bluff and Fenner Steward Jr. of Bartlesville, Okla. four daughters, Mrs. Mabel Brannon of Petit Jean, Mrs. Imogene Montgomery of Plainview, Mrs. Helen Tilley of Greenbrier and Mrs. Betty Burr of Little Rock; three brothers, Clead Steward of Havana, Bondie Steward of Booneville and Earl Steward of Oklahoma; four sisters, Mrs. Jimmie Yandall and Mrs. Marie Garrett of Havana, Mrs. Ella Jo Yandall of Fort Smith and Mrs. Lorene Bryant of Santa Cruz, Calif.; 18 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.
Funeral was Saturday at Moore's Chapel Church near Havana. Burial was in Moore's Chapel Cemetery by McNutt Funeral Home of Conway. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 11/3/1980)
James David Steward, aged 84, a retired farmer, died Sunday. He was a lifelong resident of Havana.
He is survived by his wife; four sons, Fenner Steward of Conway, Bondie Steward of Little Rock, Cleady Steward of Texas and Earl Steward of Oklahoma City and seven daughters, Mrs. Susie Wallace and Mrs. Jimmie Yandell of Havana, Mrs. Lela Yandell and Mrs. Ella Jo Yandell of Ft. Smith, Mrs. Lorene Bryan of Santa Cruz, Calif. Mrs. Ila Maud Rowe of Snyder, Okla. and Mrs. Marie Garrett of McRae. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, July 21, 1960)
Joe Steward, age 57 was killed January 5, 1954 while working in the oil field in Oklahoma.
He is survived by his wife and nine children. Three daughters, Mrs. Lillian Jarnagin of Okla. City, Mrs. Nelle Merian, Stockton, Calif, Mollie Ruth Steward, Lovington, New Mexico; six sons, J. E. Wayne and Kenneth of California John of Okla. City, George and James of Durant, Okla., his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Steward, Belleville; seven sisters, Mrs. Susie Wallace of Pen Ridge, Mrs. Jimmie Yandell of Havana, Mrs. Leila Yandell, Stillwater, Okla, Mrs. Ila Rowe, Snyder, Okla, Mrs. Lorena Bryant, California, Mrs. Ella Joe Yandell, Ft. Smith and Mrs. Marie Garrett, Aubry, Ark. four brothers, Fenner of Conway, Bondie of Marianna, Cledy of Skellytown, Texas and Earl of Okla. City; eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 YRS AGO, DANVILLE, ARKANSAS - Originally published on Thursday-January 14, 1954)
Kathryn Henderson North Steward, age 84, a resident of Trillium Park in Conway, formerly of Little Rock and Yell County, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, March 21, 2009. She was born June 18, 1924, in DeValls Bluff, AR, a daughter of the late Stringer Lee and Carrie Spiegel Henderson. She was a lifelong Baptist and former member of the Old Gaines Street Baptist Church in Little Rock, Olivet Baptist Church in Little Rock, First Baptist Church in Booneville, and current member of Woodland Heights Baptist Church in Conway.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Earl Benjamin North, second husband, Cleady Steward, and by her seven siblings.
She is survived by her six children, Joel (Beverly) North, Larry (Jackie) North, Keath (Joyce North, Mark (Diane) North, Jeff (Paula) North, and Susan (Perry) Windle; 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, many friends and other family members.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 1 00 p. m. at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway with burial following at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Little Rock. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Gideon International, P. O. Box 397, Conway, AR, 72033. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 25, 2009)
Margaret Virginia Steward, age 9l, of Havana went to rest in the arms of Jesus Thursday, June 22, 2017, at her home. She was born September 18, 1925, in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Isaac Monroe & Carra Honeycutt Bradshaw. She was a member of the Havana Methodist Church. She loved the Lord and found much joy in singing with the "Monday Night Bunch". She was a beloved wife, mother, mamaw and homemaker. She devoted her life foremost to her husband, Bill, as well as to her children, grandchildren and her home. She lived in a way that taught her family how to love and cherish one another by her unfailing example. Preceded in death by her parents, husband of 71 years, Bill Steward, son Mike Steward, granddaughter, Buffi Adelle Womack.
Survivors include her daughters & sons-in-law, Marla & Tim Robinson; and Shelly & Richard Chwalinski, all of Havana; grandchildren, Sonya Steward, Brad & Stephanie Steward, Mikelynn Childers & Kevin, Carrie Joe Steward & Laura, Brandi & Chris Sanderson, Lindsey & Jason Shelton, Teala Robinson, Cullen Pfeifer, Tras Pfeifer, Zach & Jennifer Chwalinski; great-grandchildren, Malachi Steward, Jaslyn Jobson, Jaydon Jobson, Isiah Jobson, Cory Stephens & Emily, Harlee Childers, Sagan Honaker, Sawyer Honaker, Garyn Sanderson, Shandi Lee, Jasey Shelton, Teagen Shelton, Levi Shelton, Kynlee Shelton, Tinsleigh Henry, Rhett Pfeifer; great-great-grandson, Daxton Stephens; her brothers and sisters-in-law and her loving caregivers.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm Saturday, June 24, 2017, at WYC Church of Christ with Brandi Sanderson officiating. Visitation was from 6 to 8 pm Friday, June 23rd at the funeral home. Burial will be at Moore's Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers included Chris Sanderson, Jason Shelton, Kevin Honaker, Cory Stephens, Garyn Sanderson and Mark Clark. Honorary pallbearers included the Monday Night Bunch. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolence at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 28, 2017)
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