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Steward, Michael "Mike" -- Stinnett, Ruthie J.
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Michael "Mike" Steward, age 69, of Havana passed away Monday February 6, 2017. He was born February 4, 1948, in Conway, Arkansas to Bill & Margaret Steward. Mike graduated from Havana High School in 1966. He was a member of the Havana Assembly of God Church, he was a National Guard Veteran, and he was a field manager for Denali Water for 12 years.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Steward; grandparents, Fenner & Ella Steward; Isaac & Cara Bradshaw; niece, Buffi Womack.
Survivors include his mother, Margaret Steward of Havana; children and spouses, Sonya Steward of Benton; Brad & Stephanie Steward of Boston, MA; Mikelynn Childers & Kevin of Dardanelle; Carrie Jo Steward & Laura of Little Rock; sisters & brothers-in-law, Marla & Tim Robinson of Havana; Shelly & Richard Chwalinski of Havana; grandchildren, Cory Stephens & Emily; Harlee Childers; Sagan Honaker; Sawyer Honaker all of Dardanelle; Malachi Steward of Benton; Jaslynn Jobson; Isiah Jobson and Jaydon Jobson all of Boston, MA; Great grandchild; Daxton Dean Stephens of Dardanelle and a host of beloved nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held at 2 pm Friday, February 10, 2017 at the WYC Church of Christ with Bro. John McCourt officiating. Visitation was from 6 to 8 pm Thursday, February 9, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Moore's Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers included Cullen Pfeifer, Tras Pfeifer, Chris Sanderson, Bobby Childers, Mark Clark and Zack Chwalinski. Honorary Pallbearers included Tim Robinson, Richard Chwalinski, Jason Shelton and Kevin Honaker along with the Texas Denali Water Crew. 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 Feb 15, 2017)
Mrs. Ruth E. Slay Steward, Rocky, Oklahoma, thirty-six, died August 19.
She is survived by her husband, Joe Steward, six sons, J.E. Wayne, Kennett, George, John, and James and two daughters, Clynell, of the home and an infant daughter Mollie, now with her sister, Mrs. Bill Thompson, Havana, father, E.S. Slay, Riley, five sisters, Mrs. Pearl Harris, Fairfax, Oklahoma, Marie and Fannie Slay, Riley, Mrs. Clemie Brantley, Chickasha, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Bill Thompson, Havana, two brothers, Edward and Norman Slay, Riley. Mrs. Steward was member of the Pentecostal Church.
The interment was in Lone Star Cemetery, near Rocky, Oklahoma. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 1941)
Verna Steward, age 95, of Booneville, AR died April 24, 2001 in Booneville. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Booneville, the Order of Eastern Star, the Delta Kappa Gamma, the Retired Teachers Association and the Booneville Garden Club.
She is survived by one Sister, Nelle Hallum of North Little Rock, AR.
Funeral service was April 26, 2001 at First Baptist Church in Booneville with burial at Moore's Chapel Cemetery in Waveland, AR under the direction of Roller Funeral Home, Booneville, AR. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund, Booneville, AR. Nephews served as pallbearers. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 2, 2001)
Viola May Steward, age 73, of Casa, died December 4, 2004. She was born July 29, 1931 in Perry County to the late Tommy and Ollie Nichols Wyles. She was a homemaker and mother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Steward and a sister, Lillie Scroggins.
Survivors are four sons, Billy Steward, John Steward and Jimmy Steward all of Casa, James Steward of Hot Springs; five daughters, Betty Scott of Morrilton, Bonnie Isaacs and Johnnie Hendron both of Russellville, Barbara Tillman of Mississippi and Kathy Luster of Casa; one brother, Clyde Wyles of Jessieville; two sisters, Alma Scott of Hot Springs and Faye Presnull of Clinton and 28 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held on Thursday, December 9, 2004 at Cherry Hill Cemetery in Perryville with Rev. Marvin Wise officiating. Arrangements were made by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 15, 2004)
Aline Stewart, 82, of El Dorado, AR, died Thursday, October 23, 2008. She was born April 18, 1926 in Mansfield, AR. She was the daughter of Fred and Ada Owens Clopton.
Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, Charlie V Stewart and five brothers and sisters.
Survivors include five sons, Kenneth Clopton of Dover, Willis Stewart of Alvarado, TX, Bill Stewart of El Dorado, Donald Stewart of Madill, OK, and John Stewart of Joshua, TX; two daughters, Donnia Estes of Katy, TX and Alice Dordon of Lucedale, MS; three sisters, Bestine Stafford of Arcoma, OK, Connie Morgan of Kansas City, MO and Marie Smith of Hot Springs; 19 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were Monday, October 27, 2008, 10:00 a. m. at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle. Burial were in Oak Grove Cemetery, Dardanelle. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 29, 2008)
Andrew Lee Stewart, age 96, of Plainview, died Thursday afternoon, January 25 at the Yell County Hospital. He was a native of Mississippi, a retired produce salesman and cattleman. He was the son of the late Martin and Susan Stewart. He was a member of the Plainview First Baptist Church and a Mason.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Helen Howard Stewart, one son, A. L. Stewart, Jr. of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Selma Sloan of Hot Springs and Mrs, Lillian Floyd of Texas City, Tex.; one brother, Ray Stewart of Texas; seven grandchildren and 16 great- grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Plainview First Baptist Church Saturday afternoon at 2:00. Interment was at the Rover Cemetery. Arrangements and services were in care of the Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 7, 1973)
ROVER - Archie Stewart, age 47, of Rover died Friday, August 17, 1984 at his borne. He was a mechanic employed by Layton Hudspeth and the son of Mrs. Mamie Armstrong of Rover and the late Robert Stewart.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Albert Stewart.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lula Blankenship Stewart; two brothers, William Ralph Stewart of Houston, Texas, and Harold Douglas Stewart of McClery, Wash. and four sisters, Mrs. Regina Griffin, Mrs. Laura Wiley, Mrs. Pauline Loving and Mrs. Juanita Fay Nicholson, all of Pasadena, Texas.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Monday, August 20, at the Plainview Assembly of God Church by the Rev. C. R. Young. Burial will be in Bunt Cemetery at Rover by Dixon Funeral Service of Danville. Pallbearers Active - Pete Viers, Glen Davis, Curtis Gibson, Jim Donnell, J. R. Turner and W. T. Pugh. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1984)
ROVER - Archie Stewart, aged 47, of Rover (Yell County) died Friday. He was mechanic for Layton Hudspeth Company. (8-17-1984)
Survivors are his wife, Lula Blankenship Stewart; two brothers, William Stewart of Houston, Tex. and Harold Stewart of McCleary, Wash. and four sisters, Regina Griffin, Laura Wiley, Pauline Loving and Juanita Nickleson, all of Pasadena, Tex.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Monday at Plainview Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in Hunt Cemetery in Rover by Dixon Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 8/17/1984)
Arlie Otto Stewart, age70, of Belleville Rt. 1 died at the Yell County Hospital Monday, June 27 He was a native of Texas, a retired farmer and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Clara Mae Stewart; four sons, Homer J. Stewart, Bruce W. Stewart, William Otto Stewart all of Belleville Rt. 1 and Bolen Leston Stewart of Winslow; two sisters, Mrs. C. J. Ake, Havana and Mrs. T. D. Owen, Duncan, Okla. four grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, June 30, 1960)
DARDANELLE - Betty Louise Stewart, age 56, of Dardanelle, died Friday at Dardanelle Hospital. She was a Dardanelle native and a member of the Dardanelle Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, John L. Stewart; two daughters, Lamona Ray Ramey and Lou Ann Stewart, both of Dardanelle; a brother, Bill Madden of Tucson, Ariz.; two sisters, Jewell Motes of Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Glendean Howard of Scranton, and four grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 10 a. m. Monday, August 19, at Dardanelle Church of Christ. Burial will be at Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home. Family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p. m. Sunday. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 8/16/1985)
Mrs. Fern Dale Stewart, age 46, of Pine Bluff, granddaughter of Lizzie Hanna of Dardanelle, died Friday, June 8, 1984.
Survivors also include a daughter, a stepdaughter, her mother, two sisters and a grandchild. Funeral and burial were today. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1984)
Hazel P. Shepherd Stewart, age 89, died Thursday, June 17, 2004 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was born January 26, 1915 at Dardanelle to the late Charles Thomas and Lula Rebecca Davis Shepherd. She was a homemaker and attended the First Baptist Church of Russellville.
She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Margaret Frances Stewart, a brother, G. T. Shepherd; three sisters, Margaret R. Etkleberry, Nina J. McGuire, Bobbye Jo Halbrook.
Survivors are her husband of 66 years, Roy T. Stewart of Russellville; one son and daughter-in-law, Thomas L. and Pamela M. Stewart of Colorado Springs, CO; one sister, Mollie Marie Bachman of Dardanelle; three grandchildren, Thomas M. Stewart of Colorado Springs, CO, Tammy L. Stewart O Brien of San Antonio, TX, Seann P. Stewart of Orlando, FL; 4 great grandchildren and many nephews, nieces and other relatives.
Graveside services were held June 24, 2004 at Brearley Cemetery with Rev. Paul Seay officiating. Pallbearers were Thomas M. Stewart, Eric G. O'Brien, Dr, David Bachman, Col. Michael Stewart, and John L. Girvin IV. Arrangements were by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 30, 2004)
T-Sgt. Jack Stewart- Final rites were held last week for Marine TSgt. Jack Stewart, 30, at Bellflower, Calif. He was killed in a traffic crash near the Barstow Marine Base where was stationed.
In addition to his wife, Doria Russell Stewart, he is survived by five brothers, Kenneth of Bellflower, Wayne of Saugus, John of Oklahoma City, George and James of Durant, Okla. and two sisters, Mrs. Nell Merin of Stockton and Molly Stewart of New Mexico.
Just a month ago Joe Stewart, father of T-Sgt. was killed in an accident in the Oklahoma oil fields. T-Sgt. Stewart was a veteran of 14 years in the Marine Corps. He served in World War II and spent a year in a hospital recovering from wounds and was wounded again in Korea in 1952. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 YRS AGO, DANVILLE, ARKANSAS - Originally published on Thursday, March 4, 1954)
Mrs. Joe Stewart, age 78, of Danville, AR, died Monday, January 6, 1997 at her residence. She was born in Evant, TX January 7, 1918, daughter of the late, Joseph and Ruth Flach Sneed. She was a Yell County business woman and owner of Danville Tractor and Supply.
Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Bruce Stewart; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cheryl and Jim Pickens of Danville and Marnene and Garry Potts of Dallas, TX; five grandchildren, Stewart Beasley of Danville, Steven Beasley of Fayetteville, Anthony Pickens of Danville, Suzanne Sweet of Dallas and Jason Pratt of Austin, TX; three great-grandchildren, Nicki Beasley of Plainview, Hudson Sweet of Dallas and Hannah Pickens of Danville.
Funeral service was January 8, 1997 at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. E. O. Tackett officiating. Burial was in Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 8, 1997)
John Lamon "Shorty" Stewart age 87 of Dardanelle died Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at Saint Vincent Health System. He was born May 8, 1923 at Carden Bottoms to the late Henry Stanley and Ruby Vann Stewart. He was one of the last two remaining WWII Navy Veterans in the area, a member of the Dardanelle Church of Christ, a member of the Boyce Woods VFW Post #3141 and retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Betty Madden Stewart; his second wife, Nina Johnston Stewart; two sisters, Janet Ryals and Mildred Tedford; three brothers, Floyd Stewart, Woodie Stewart, James "Buddy" Stewart; grandson, Jay Ramey; son-in-law, Tim Ramey.
Survivors include his daughters, Lamona Kay Ramey of Dardanelle, Lou Ann Smith and husband Gary of Lamar; one sister, Sammie Collins of Hot Springs; one sister-in-law, Eunice Stewart of Little Rock; granddaughters, Buffy Ann Bowman and husband Bruce of Dardanelle, Kylia Lee and husband Steve of Russellville, Stephanie Parker and husband Russell of Lamar, Casey Parrish and husband Jonathan of Clarksville, Tracey Smith of Clarksville; grandson, Stewart Richey of Dardanelle; great grandchildren, Christina Hunt, Ashley Bowman, Tiffany Bowman, Baylie Richey, Jacey Neagles, Jessica Lee, Savanah Lee, Masion Lee, Madison Lee and Ryan Gault; seven great great grandchildren and one great great great grandchild.
Funeral service was April 23, 2011 at Dardanelle Church of Christ with Bro. Steve Reeves and Bro. Ralph Weinholt officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle with Military Honors by Boyce Woods VFWPost #3141. Pallbearers: Stewart Richey, Gary Smith, Ryan Gault, Steve Lee, Rickey Ryals, Ken Alexander. In Lieu of Flowers Memorial Donations may be made to the Dardanelle Church of Christ Youth Group, 209 Union, Dardanelle, Arkansas 72834. Arrangements By Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle, Arkansas. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 27, 2011)
Lloyd Cecil Stewart, age 69, of Story, AR died Thursday, May 27, 1999 at St. Joseph Hospital in Hot Springs, AR. He was born July 1, 1929 in Story, AR to the late Lonnie Stewart. He was a Korean Conflict Air Force Veteran, a retired electronic technician for the U. S. Government and a member of the Story Church of God.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Cathy Garrison.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby Stokes Stewart of Story, AR; mother, Edna Rowland Stewart of Hot Springs, AR; three brothers, Floyd Stewart of Montana, Mervin Stewart and James Stewart both of Hot Springs, AR; two sisters, Ruby Reed of Hot Springs and Dorothy Dearden of California.
Funeral service was May 29, 1999 at the Aly Church with Bro. Roger Harper officiating. Burial was in the Aly Cemetery at Aly, AR by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 2, 1999)
Lonnie Ray "Tinker" Stewart, age 86 of Dardanelle, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2010 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born March 3, 1923 in Dardanelle to Z. V and Dora Blair Stewart.
He was preceded in death by his parents; seven brothers, Denver, Ransey, Lloyd, Everett, Charlie, Earnest, and Johnny; four sisters, Eunice Keys, Arlie Callans, Ollie Sitton, and Dorothy Deeds.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marion L. McReynolds Stewart; three daughters and one son-in-law, Leona and Coy Rose of Ola, LaRae Farris and Tammy Leach both of Dardanelle; two sisters, Ella Shoemaker of Winnsboro, LA and Nellie Callans of Norman, OK; five grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Rev. Jackie Pledger officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers Mitchel and Scott Moro, Wiliam West, Terry Gentry, Mark and Kody Farris. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 27, 2010)
Marylin Ruth Burfield Pickens Stewart, age 45, of Plainview died Friday, November 25, 2005. She was born on September 23, 1960, in Danville, Arkansas. She was a mother and a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Tonya L. Brown grandson, Trevor Brown granddaughter, Katrina Metcalf and grandmother, Alean Damon.
Survivors are her husband, Rickey L. Stewart three sons, Michael W. Pickens II of Plainview, Wesley A. Pickens of Waldron, Todd Roberts of Dardanelle daughter, Kimberly Phipps her father, Tony C. Burfield; her mother, Rebecca Rice; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Tony H. and Sharon Burfield, William and Melissa Burfield all of Plainview and eight grandchildren.
Funeral service was held on Monday, November 28, 2005 at Jesus Name Pentecostal Church in Plainview with Rev. Stacy Lisenbey officiating. Interment was at Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron. Pallbearers were David Baker, Wesley Pickens, Michael Pickens, Tony Carroll Burfield, Tony H. Burfield, William Burfield and J.D. Rochelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 30, 2005)
Michael Gene Stewart, age 59 of Dardanelle, died Monday, December 21, 2009 at his home. He was born November 5, 1950 at Bremerton, WA to Russell Walton and Goldie Chandler Stewart. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Ladder Day Saints.
He is preceded in death by his father, Russell Stewart and a brother, Gary Stewart.
Survivors include his wife, Kimberley Stewart of Dardanelle; mother, Goldie Heatherington of Aberden, WA; four children, Tiffiny Wooden of Lehi, UT, Barberina Glenn of Vinita, OK, Mathew Stewart of Destin, FL, Aron Stewart of Oklahoma City, OK; brother, Bradford Stewart of Onalaska, WA; sister, Sonja Christensen of Kent, WA; six grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Monday, December 28, 2009 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Ladder Day Saints with Bishop Swallow officiating. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 30, 2009)
Nina Johnston Horine Stewart, age 80, of Dardanelle, AR died Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at Dardanelle Hospital. She was born April 21, 1926 at Dardanelle to the late Harold and Sibyl Ross Johnston. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Dardanelle.
She was preceded in death by her first husband of 39 years, Theodore W. Horine and a sister, Jane Klober.
Survivors include her husband of 15 years, John L. "Shorty" Stewart of Dardanelle, AR; son, Donald Johnston Horine of Lake Worth, FL; daughter and son-in-law, Rachel Horine and Sam Leisman of Laredo, TX; two step daughters and husbands, Lamona Kay and Tim Ramey of Dardanelle, AR and Lou Ann and Gary Smith of Lamar, AR; brother, Harold Ross Johnston of Roland, AR; sisters, Mary George of Bella Vista, AR, Rena Foster of Dardanelle, AR; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren and numerous nephews, nieces, family and friends.
Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. Family will hold a Memorial Service at a later date. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 21, 2006)
Ola Lea Stewart, 90, of Russellville, died Tuesday, January 2, 2007, at Dardanelle Hospital. She was born September 12, 1916, at Delaware, to the late John Henry and Florence Mae Broadrick Shoemaker. She was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church, in Dardanelle and retired from Tyson Foods after 26 years of service.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 59 years, Loyd "Jack" Stewart; five brothers and three sisters.
Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy and Eva Stewart of Mustang, OK, Jack and Alicia Stewart of Weslaco, TX, Joe and Leslie Stewart of Lakewood, CO, Johnny and Rose Stewart of Dardanelle; two daughters and one son-in-law, Joyce and Bob Bata, Janey Gentry of Russellville; thirteen grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; four great great-grandchildren and many other family and friends.
Funeral services were held Friday, January 5, 2007, 10:00 a. m. at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Rev. Joe Yates officiating. Interment was at Graves Cemetery, Delaware and visitation was Thursday, 6:00 p. m. to 8:00 p. m. Pallbearers were Stanley Strnad, Jimmy Strnad, Lynn Sigle, James Obie Woods and Glen King. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 10, 2007)
Rosa Mae Stewart, age 98, of Danville, AR died Tuesday, September 18, 2001 at Mitchell Nursing Home in Danville, AR. She was born October 20, 1902 in Sallisaw, OK. She was a homemaker and mother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Stewart; one son, Opal Stewart and one daughter, Alta George.
She is survived by five daughters, Avaleen Burdan and Betty Singleton both of Ft. Worth, TX, Sue Valentine of Waterproof, LA, Blanche Mahaffey of Patterson, LA and Vernell Cooper of Ferriday, LA; 19 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Service was September 20, 2001 at Cornwell Chapel in Danville with Bro. John McCourt officiating. Interment was in Earl Ladd Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 26, 2001)
Roy T. Stewart, age 96 of Russellville died Monday, June 5, 2006 at St. Mary's Regional Hospital. He was born January 14, 1910 at Hampton, AR to the late George W. and Juley Ann Johnson Stewart. He retired from Arkansas Power and Light as a Distribution Superintendent after 49 years of employment. He was a 32nd Degree Mason, Shriners and attended the First Baptist Church in Russellville.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Hazel P. Shepherd Stewart; an infant daughter, Margaret Frances Stewart; brothers, A. B. Carl, and Bob Stewart; sister, Lorene Cooper.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Tommy L. and Pamela M. Stewart of Colorado Springs, CO; brother, George W. Stewart of Fordyce; three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and many nephews, nieces, and other relatives.
Honorary Pallbearers were T. Michael Stewart, Seann P. Stewart, Eric G. O'Brien, Col. Michael Stewart, Dr. David Bachman and Larry Eikleberry. Graveside services were held Friday, June 9, 2006 at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 14, 2006)
Stanley Stewart, age 89, of Dardanelle died Sunday, November 16. 1980. He was a native of Blossom, Texas, son of the late Samuel and Caldonia Morman Stewart, a retired farmer, a former Shriner and was a member of World War I State Guard and the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ruby Vann Stewart; four sons, Woodie Stewart of San Diego, Calif., Floyd Stewart of Burney, Ca., James Stewart of Little Rock and John L. "Shorty" Stewart of Dardanelle; two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Tedford of Anderson, Calif. and Mrs. Sammie L. Witherspoon of Russellville; a brother, John L. Starks of Texas, and four sisters, Mrs. Farrie Clifton, Mrs. Ethel Hood, Mrs. Bonnie Thompson and Mrs. Aubrey Hignight of Texas.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Tuesday at Cornwell Chapel at Dardanelle by Jack Lawyer. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 tonight at Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 11/17/1980)
Stanley Stewart, age 89, of Dardanelle died Sunday. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Ruby Vann Stewart; four sons, Woody Stewart of San Diego, Cal., Floyd Stewart of Burney, Cal., James Stewart of Little Rock and John L. Stewart of Dardanelle; two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Tedford of Anderson, Cal. and Mrs. Sammie L. Witherspoon of Russellville; a brother, John L. Starks of Texas; four sisters, Mrs. Farrie Clifton, Mrs. Ethel Hood, Mrs. Bonnie Thompson and Mrs. Aubrey Hignight, all of Texas; 11 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Tuesday at Cornwell Funeral Home here. Burial will be at Brearley Cemetery here (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 11/17/1980)
Tommy Wayne Stewart, 22, of Pottsville, died Thursday, October 8, 2009, at Ft. Smith. He was born July 1, 1987, in Danville and was working in the natural gas industry.
He is survived by his mother, Annette Freeman of Pottsville; his father, Danny Stewart of Wilmington, DE; a daughter, Ka Bella Stewart of Atkins; a brother, Jeremy Stewart of Pottsville; a sister, Danielle Stewart of Pottsville; his grandmother, Rose Little of Russellville and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Ruben Franklin Little, Elmer (Sonny) Stewart and Peggy Sue Stewart and an aunt, Cynthia Little. Funeral
Service was October 12, at Jesus Name Pentecostal Church in Plainview, Brother Stacey Lazenby officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Tommy Wayne Stewart Fund, c/o Lemley Funeral Service, POB 126, Atkins, AR 72823. Online condolences and obituary are available at WWW.lemleyfuneral.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 14, 2009)
Virginia Alice Stewart age 95 of Little Rock formerly Danville passed away December 20, 2011 in Little Rock. She was born September 10, 1916 in Sewickley, Pennsylvania to the late Vere & Edith Hitchcock Edwards. She was a homemaker and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Russellville. She was a past member of the Danville Music Club and an avid bridge player.
She was preceded in death by her husband James Stewart DDS.
Survivors include sons & daughters-in-law, Dick & Judy Stewart of Sherwood, Wisconsin; David & Donna Stewart of Little Rock; Lee & Marty Stewart of Slidell, Louisiana; 9 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; brother Alan Edwards of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Graveside memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 23, 2011 at Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville and River Valley Crematory Dardanelle, Online guestbook and condolences at www.Cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 28, 2011)
Kathleen Turner Stickland, age 95, of Plainview, AR, widow of W. A. Strickland, Sr. died Thursday. She was born March 14, 1904 in Atkins, AR, a daughter of W. F. and Amanda Thompson Turner. She was a 1921 graduate of Atkins High School. She married Bill Strickland, childhood sweetheart and pharmacist in 1922. In 1938 the Stricklands bought Ellison Drug Store in Plainview and moved from Atkins to Plainview. She worked in the drug store with her husband, becoming a licensed practical pharmacist on September 1, 1958. Mr. Strickland retired in 1967 and soon the drug store became a part of C&D Drug Store of Russellville. After his death in 1969, Mrs. Strickland and Mrs. Ola Sloan, long-time employee of Strickland Drug Store, continued to work part-time for C&D Drug Store. Mrs. Strickland did not renew her license after 1986. She was a member of the Plainview United Methodist Church serving in many capacities including an active member of the United Methodist Women, Administrative Council, Choir. Her church honored her in 1982 for her many years of service. She was also a member of the Gravelly Eastern Star, the Danville Music Club and the Study Club at Ola. She and her husband donated land for the Plainview Volunteer Fire Department and she donated the land for the Masonic Lodge in his memory.
Survivors are three children and their families, W. A. Strickland, Jr. and his wife, Wanda of Overland Park, KS and children, W. A. (Dub) Strickland and his wife, Wanda and daughter, Rebekah of Rydal, GA and daughter Lea and her husband Rick Taylor of Woodstock, GA, Dr. Robert Strickland and his wife, Ellen and son, Matthew of Overland Park, KS, and David Strickland of St. Louis, MO; Kathleen and her husband, William S. Bill) Bell, Sr. of Russellville, AR and their children, Sharon and her husband, Roger Hamilton of Atkins, AR, William S. (Bill) Bell, Jr. of Seattle, WA and Melissa Duncan and sons, David IV, Daniel and Drew Duncan of Jackson, TN; Kerry Strickland and his wife, Sharon of Greenbrier, AR and their children, Susan Strickland of Conway, Marna and husband, Rockie Farris and children, Clint and Kristen of Conway, K. C. Strickland and wife, Genevie and children, Maisie, Reece and Madalyn of Fort Smith, AR and Kay and husband, Joe Owens and children, Bryce and Brooke of Russellville, AR.
A graveside service was held Saturday at the Atkins City Cemetery with a memorial service at the Plainview United Methodist Church with Rev. Raymond Hillis officiating. Grandsons were pallbearers. Memorials may be given to the Plainview United Methodist Church. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 3, 1999)
Teresa Louise Stickler, age 83 of Danville died Friday, June 2, 2006 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. Born June 20, 1922 in Greenville, TN she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Effie Johnson Craven. She was a retired secretary.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Earl Stickler; three sons, Edward, Ronald and Kenneth.
Survivors are a daughter, Melinda Bailey of Norman, OK; two sisters, Hilda Miller of CA and Nancy Gorbics of IN; grandchildren, Gena Burns of Russellville and Thomas E. Martin and four great grandchildren.
Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 7, 2006)
Johnnie May Gibson Still, 92, of Branch passed away Thursday, February 25, 2010, in her home with family and friends by her side. She was born August 26, 1917, in Havana, Yell County, to Authur Frazier and Ola McBride Frazier. She spent her life doing things she so enjoyed. She was the owner/operator for many years of beauty shops in Danville, Charleston and Branch. She was also the co-owner of S&G Grocery in Branch. After her retirement, Johnnie enjoyed her greatest passion of sewing quilts and dolls, along with many beautiful things she made for the public in the United States, Thailand and Canada.
She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, one sister, along with her first husband Bill Gibson and second husband Ray Still.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, February 26th, 2010 at Smith Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Bill Van Meter officiating and burial at Hampton Cemetery, north of Branch, under the direction of Smith Mortuary.
She is survived by her daughter, Pricilla Stiles and her husband Bill of Branch; three grandchildren, Rick Stiles of Oklahoma, Mike Stiles and wife Patty of Branch and Tammy Ford of Branch; four great-grandchildren, Michael Stiles of Branch, Erica Bates and husband Blake of Charleston and Danea and Meagann Stiles of Branch; and two great-great-grandchildren Bayden Bates and Raylan Stiles; along with a very dear friend, Karen Jones. Pallbearers were Mike Stiles, Blake Bates, Michael Stiles, Robert Waldron, Ronnie Fryer and Red Jones. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Charleston Express Newspaper, Charleston, Arkansas, Obituary was published on March 2, 2010)
Christina Paige Stinnett, age 23, of Dardanelle died Sunday, September 30, 2007. She was born December 29, 1983 at Little Rock. She was the daughter of Dr. Thomas C. and Elizabeth Woodson Stinnett. She was a Creative Writing and Journalism Major.
She is preceded in death by her grandfathers, Billy Woodson and Tommy Stinnett; great grandmother, Robbie Esch; uncle, David Woodson and aunt, Sarah Woodson.
Survivors include her parents, Dr. Thomas C. and Elizabeth Woodson Stinnett of Dardanelle; brother, Thomas Christian Stinnett II of San Francisco, CA; Pat Woodson and Bobbie Sue Stinnett; uncle and aunt, John and Pam Woodson all of Dardanelle; and her beloved puppy, Vadar.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 3, 2007, 2:00 P. M. at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Father Clayton Gould officiating. Interment will be in Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle. Memorial donations may be made to the Russellville Animal Shelter, 3115 South Mobil, Russellville, AR 72802 or the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, 2417 North Tyler Street, Little Rock, AR 72207. Pallbearers Stuart Clark, Jerome Cox, Ken Futterer, Chris Lomax, Andrew McCormick, Zach Race, Bob Rush.
Christina loved living life to the fullest and she had so many hopes and dreams for the future. She truly cared for all people and was always there for anyone in need. Her accomplishments in music, writing, and academics are too numerous to mention and it would not be in character of Christina do so. Christina loved writing, music, art, travel, and film. Christina was the most precious gift from God and will always be with us. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 10, 2007)
Christina Paige Stinnett, age 23, of Dardanelle, died September 30, 2007. Daughter of Dr. Thomas and Elizabeth Woodson Stinnett.
Funeral service will be today, Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at 2:00 p. m. at Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Dardanelle with Father Clayton Gould officiating. Interment will be in Brearley Cemetery. See complete obituary next week (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 3, 2007)
DARDANELLE - Earl L. "Boot" Stinnett, age 78, of Dardanelle died Saturday, November 16, 1985. He was a retired farmer, a native of Logan County, and was the son of the late Lewis and Gallic Hodges Stinnett.
Survivors include a son, Tommy Stinnett of Dardanelle; two daughters, Janie Banhart of Denning and Mamie White of Madera, Calif.; a sister, Ruthie Stinnett of Dardanelle; 10 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren.
Funeral was today at Cornwell Chapel by Jack Lawyer. Burial was in Durvin Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1985)
Ona Saleene Stinnett, 94, of Dardanelle, AR, passed away Monday, June 4, 2012 at Dardanelle Nursing and Rehabilitation in Dardanelle. The daughter of Rex and Dora Mae "Belle" Scarlett Foster, she was born March 2, 1918 in Ard.
Survivors include daughter, Barbara & David Riker of Dardanelle, daughter, Joyce Falbo of Roseville, CA, daughter, Patsy & Tom Rhoton of Lakeland, FL, son, Herchell & Marlys Stinnett of Phoenix, AZ, daughter, Leda & Richard Rogge of Del Mar, CA, son, Bobby & Jana Stinnett of Lakeland FL, daughter, Susan Beckman of Huntington Beach, CA, several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; two sisters; and sisters-in-law, Carolyn, Rena and Verna Foster.
Funeral will be held at 2:00 P.M., June 9, 2012 at the First Free Will Baptist Church in Dardanelle with Brother David Riker officiating. Burial will be at Ard Cemetery in Centerville by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at the church. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 6, 2012)
Miss Ruthie J. Stinnett, age 91 of Dardanelle, AR died Monday, May 29, 2000 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center in Dardanelle, AR. She was born May 18, 1909 in Wildcat Hollow, Logan County, AR to the late LL "Pat" and Callie Hodges Stinnett. She was a retired Lineworker for Arkansas Valley Industries.
Survivors are one nephew; two nieces and several great nephews and nieces.
Graveside service will be today, Wednesday, May 31, 2000 at 2:00 p. m. at Durvin Cemetery, Dardanelle, AR with Rev. David Jay officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 31, 2000)
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