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Minnie Alice Storment, 72, of Plainview died Sunday, May 24, 2015 at her home. Minnie was born March 1, 1943 in Jefferson City, Missouri to the late Ulysses L. and Viola Ricker Phillips. She was a retiree of Tyson Foods, Dardanelle and Plainview-Rover School. She loved cattle farming, working in her yard and being the local Avon lady.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Storment; and parents.
She is survived by her long-time companion, Charles Clark; sons Bobby Joe Storment and wife Regina of Atkins; Billy Don Storment and wife Deana of Hollis; granddaughters, Brittany Allen; Lauren, Allison, Abigail and Emma Storment.
Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 29, 2015 at the Plainview First Baptist Church with Rev. Joe Yates officiating. 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 May 27, 2015)
DARDANELLE - Mrs. Minnie Ola Storment, age 98, died October 18, 1980. Survivors include a son, Joe Storment; a daughter, Mrs. Sally Gadberry; 14 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, and 23 great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was at 3 p. m. October 21 at Georgetown Cemetery by the Rev. Bob Huie. Burial was by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 10/29/1980)
Ray Storment, age 85, of Bluffton (Yell County), AR died Monday, February 14, 20000 at the Arkansas Heart Hospital at Little Rock, AR. A son of the late James F. and Jossie Barnett Storment, he was born November 9, 1914, in Yell County. He was a retired security guard for Detroit Edison, a Deacon of the Bluffton Baptist Church and a Mason.
He was preceded in death by a twin sister, Ruby Sloan and three brothers, Carl, Joe and James Storment.
He is survived by, his wife, Inez Storment; two step-sons, Jackie Aikman of Van Buren, AR and James Aikman of Paragould, AR; one stepdaughter, Saundra Briggs of Russellville, AR; two brothers, Thomas Storment of Birta, AR and Harold Storment of Warren, MI; two sisters, Velma Dee Miller of East Point, MI and Johnnie Forrest of Plainview, AR; five step-grandchildren and one step-great grandchild.
Funeral service will be 10 AM Wednesday at the Bluffton Baptist Church with Dr. Melvin Landers officiating. Burial will be in the Bluffton Cemetery by Shinn Funeral Service. Pallbearers will be Jay Chris Briggs, John & Russ Aikman, Mike Storment and Duwayne Hunnicutt. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 16, 2000)
Rube Gerald Storment, age 82, died August 1st in Lake Forest, California.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Velma Lewis Storment. He was born April 1, 1914 in Plainview, AR to William Oscar and Laura Storment. He was a graduate of Plainview High School, an army veteran of WWII, he was retired from the Los Angeles Public School system.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Maxie Neal and Linda Storment; two granddaughters, Michael and Malinda Storment all of San Clements, CA; two brothers, Joe Storment of Plainview, AR and Laurence Storment of Carlsbad, NM; five sisters, Blanche Fain, Stillwater, OK, Martha Dollar, Hot Springs, AR, Juanita McCreery, Arlington, TX, Marie Blackman, Hot Springs, AR and Virginia Wurster, Kindal, FL.
Graveside service and burial was August 5 in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 8/1/1996)
Ruth Elizabeth Storment, age 90, of Conway died Monday, August 24, 2009 at Heritage Living Center. She was born June 6, 1919 at Birta to the late James Franklin and Annie Laura Nelson McGhee.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Storment and a grandson, John Thomas J. T. Storment.
Survivors include her children and their spouses, Mike and Marcia Storment of Dardanelle, Connie and Greg Boothe of Centerville, Patsy and Chris Humes of Greenbrier; four grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Ronnie, Russell McGhee, Darrell Steele, Jackie, Jim, and Andy Tanner
Funeral was August 27, 2009 at Ola Methodist Church with Gene Tanner officiating. Burial was in Birta Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 2, 2009)
Thomas Madison Storment, 83, of Ola died Friday, August 25, 2006, at Conway Regional Medical Center. Born December 8, 1917, at Ola to the late James Franklin and Josephine Barnett Storment, he was a World War II Army veteran, a member of the Ola United Methodist Church and Ola Masonic Lodge. He was a farmer and retired from Dixon Poultry Equipment.
He is preceded in death by a grandson, John Thomas Storment.
Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Ruth Tanner Storment of Ola; three children and spouses, Mike and Marcia Storment of Dardanelle, Connie and Greg Boothe of Centerville, Patsy and Chris Humes of Greenbrier; four grandchildren; four step-grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Services were held Monday, August 28, 2006 at the Ola United Methodist Church with Rev. Gene Tanner officiating. Burial was in Birta. Pallbearers were Jimmy Tanner, Jackie Tanner, Russell McGhee, Gary Cope and James West. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 30, 2006)
Mrs. Verna I. Storment, age 70, of Corvallis, Ore. formerly of Plainview, died Friday, March 22, 1985. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include three sons, Robert Storment of Corvallis, Ore. and Gary and Larry Storment of Hermiston, Ore.; her mother, Mrs. Grace McCoy of Plainview; three sisters, Mrs. Marie Cockman of Santa Fe Springs, Calif., Mrs. Suda Ross of Plainview and Mrs. Joyce Burnett of Baldwin Park, Calif. and nine grandchildren.
Graveside service will be at 11 a. m. Friday at Carter Cove Cemetery near Plainview by the Rev. J. B. Lindsey. Burial will be by Cornwall Funeral Service of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1985)
John Storms, age 98, of Mt. Ida, AR passed away March 2, 2001 in the Montgomery County Nursing Home at Mt. Ida. He was born April 18, 1902 in Perry County to Edd and Doris Sims Storms. He was a member of Refuge Baptist Church of Story.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Elma Martin Storms and their infant child; his second wife, Beula Harper Storms and their son, E. W. Storms.
He is survived by three grandchildren, Wayne Storms of Visalia, CA, Marilyn Storms Souza of Exeter, CA and Teresa Storms Byeard of Porterville, CA; seven great grandchildren and other relatives and friends.
Services were at the Nooner Cemetery in South Fourche, Onyx, with Rev. Ronny Noles officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 14, 2001)
Billy Dave Stout, 73 of Van Buren, AR, died November 17, 2007, culminating a courageous battle against cancer. He was born in Briggsville, AR, to Charlie Bill and May Tollison Stout. He was a 1952 graduate of Fourche Valley, a self-employed carpenter, and of the Pentecostal faith.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary, parents, brother, Jack Stout, sisters, Anna Edwards, and Mary Ellen.
Survivors include two sisters, Joy Goodwin and Dorothy Busselle, brother-in-law Kenneth Edwards, and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial service was November 20, 2007 at Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 9, 2008)
Leoda Stout, age 84, of Briggsville, AR died Wednesday, April 7, 1999 at Hill Top Nursing Home in Harrison. She was born February 20, 1915; in Briggsville, AR to the late Walter and Lillie Vaughn Bottoms. She was a homemaker and mother and a member of the Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Stout, Sr.; a son, Tom Stout, Jr. and a sister, Leona Elliott.
Survivors are one son, Robert Stout of Buna, TX; one daughter, Carolyn McLean of Harrison, Ar; one brother, Marvin Bottoms of Belleville, AR; six grandchildren, Bobby Stout, Sandy Stout, Kathy Stout, Eddie Stout, James Gray and Michael Gray and nine great-grandchildren.
Services were April 9, 1999 at Cornwell Chapel in Danville, AR with John McCourt officiating. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery at Briggsville, AR by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. Pallbearers were nephews. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 14, 1999)
Mrs. Mary Stout died at her home in Wing, Sunday, January 16, 1949. She was born in Belleville and had lived in and around Wing for thel ast twenty-five years.
She is survived by her husband, two sons, Jack and Billy; four daughters Anna, Dorthy, Joy and Mary all of Wing; one sister, Miss Evie Tollison of Briggsville and four brothers, Ted of Briggsville, Ralph of Bigelow, Alvin of Watson and Winton of Hot Springs.
Services were held at the home Tuesday and interment in the Rover Cemetery with the Cornwell funeral Home in charge. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 20, 1949)
Polly Jane Stout, 101, of Plainview, went home to her Lord Sunday, February 8, 2015 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. The daughter of George and Mary Samantha Hawkins, she was born October 26, 1913 in Briggsville. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Plainview. Polly enjoyed reading, fishing, flower and vegetable gardening, and keeping her yard pristine.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 20 years, Henry Wesley Stout; parents; three brothers, Sam Hawkins, Fred Hawkins, and Dick Hale.
Survivors include two daughters, Mary Lea Rice, Dean Blalock (Harold); son Raymond "Butch" Stout (Betty Sue) all of Plainview; two granddaughters, Ramona Oates (Thomas) of Memphis, TN, Susie Bird (Charlie) of Russellville; three great-grandchildren, James Oates, Kristy Konkel (Joseph), Brandon Bird; great-great-granddaughter, Kayetlynn Kaylor; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service will be held at 2 PM, Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at First Baptist Church in Plainview. Rev. Monroe Hunt, Rev. Johnny Upchurch, and Rev. Charlie Bird will officiate. Burial will be at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Briggsville by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, PO BOX 358, Plainview, AR 72857. Internet obituary and on-line guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 11, 2015)
Raymond "Butch" Stout, 76, of Plainview, AR, passed away, Monday, November 21, 2016, at his home in Plainview. The son of Henry and Polly Hawkins Stout, he was born March 4, 1940, in Bigelow, AR. He was a graduate of Plainview High School. He married Betty Mott Stout, on July 18, 1961 in Plainview. Butch was a Repairman with Firestone for 35 years and was a member of the Plainview Fire Dept, for 10 years. Butch was a member of the Plainview First Baptist Church where he was an usher. Butch enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Butch was preceded in death by his parents.
Butch is survived by his wife, Betty of Plainview; daughter and son in law Susie and Charlie Bird of Russellville; a granddaughter Kristy and Joseph Konkel of Atkins; a grandson Brandon Bird and Michelle Moates of Plainview; a great granddaughter Kayet-lynn Kaylor of Atkins; Two sisters Mary Lea Rice and Dean and husband Harold Blalock of Plainview; a niece Ramona and Thomas Oates of Memphis,TN and a great nephew, James Oates of Memphis,TN.
Funeral Services were held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Plainview First Baptist Church. Rev. Joe Yates and Rev. Charlie Bird will officiate. Burial was at Salem Cemetery in Plainview, AR by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation was from 12:00 to 2:00 pm, on Wednesday, at the First Baptist Church in Plainview prior to the service. Memorials may be made to Plainview First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 358 Plainview AR 72857. Internet obituary and on-line guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 30, 2016)
Donnette Louise Fogleson Stover, age 33, of Casa, died November 3, 2001 at White River Medical Center in Batesville. Mrs. Stover was born February 12, 1969 in Coral Gables, Florida. She was a homemaker and mother and an employee of Telex.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mike Stover and her mother, Barbara Louise Hodges Fogleson.
Survivors are her father, Donald Fogleson of Plantation, Florida; four children, Crystal Stover, Brendan Kirby, Justin Kirby and Christan Stover all of Casa; two brothers, Darren Fogleson of Plantation, Florida and Daniel Fogleson of Sunrise, Florida.
Memorial services were held Tuesday, November 6, 2001, at 6:00 p. m. at the First Baptist Church in Casa. Interment will be held in Florida. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 14, 2001)
Thomas V. Stover, age 68, of Casa, AR died Tuesday, February 15, 2000 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. He was born November 27, 1931 in Carden Bottoms, AR to the late Tommy and Wilma Vanmeter Stover. He was a retired Arkansas State Forestry Commission Fire Ranger, a member of the Casa Baptist Church, Casa Masonic Lodge 537 and an honorary member of Petit Jean Masonic Lodge 298.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Ann Stover.
Survivors are his wife of 47 years, Celine Uting Stover; two sons, Rev. Thomas W. Stover, Norfork and George L. Stover, Casa, AR; two daughters, Wilma Douglas, Jonesboro, AR and Rita Dickens, Casa; two brothers, James Stover, Casa and David Stover, Utica, MO; five sisters, Sue Allen, Casa, Lue Davison, Wasco, CA, Glenda Ruiz, Pomono, CA, Iva Lawson, Little Rock, AR and Donna Dunbar, Haines City, FL; 11 grandchildren and a number of nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral service was February 19, 2000 at the Casa Baptist Church with Rev. Gene Tanner and Rev. Rick Robison officiating. Masonic graveside service and burial was at Casa Cemetery. Pallbearers were, Norman, Dale and Mike Robison, Coy Leach, Bret and Brad Faulkner, Brad Clay and Sam Listen. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Memorials may be made to the Casa Cemetery Association, c/o General Delivery, Casa, AR 72025. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 23, 2000)
Zella Jane Brixey Straight, age 74, of Casa, died Friday, December 20, 1985. She was a housewife and a member of the Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Hilta Jean Straight of Russellville; three stepsons, Donald Straight of Fountain Hills, Ariz. Monte Straight of Omaha, Neb. and Gary Straight of Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada; a stepdaughter, Beatrica Ramsey of Savanah, Mo. two brothers, Arthur Brixey and Roscar Brixey, both of Casa; four sisters, Elvira Bryant of Petit Jean Mountain, Delia Evans and Coretta Robertson, both of Casa and Dena Hendrickson of Hutchinson, Kan.; 13 step-grandchildren and 18 step-great grandchildren
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Monday at Welcome Home Missionary Baptist Church near Casa by Joe Hale. Burial will be in Aunt Dilly Cemetery near Casa. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1985)
Mr. Lawrence Straker, age 78 of Danville, AR died Thursday, at his home. He was an army veteran of WWII and retired from Finance, Marketing and Sales.
Survivors are, his wife, Mary Dotts Straker; one brother and sister-in-law, John and Mary Lou Straker of Sun City, FL and a niece and a nephew.
Funeral service was April 16, 2000 at the United Methodist Church in Danville with Rev. David Hawkins officiating. Burial was in Earl Ladd Cemetery under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 19, 2000)
Mary Dotts Straker, age 93, of Danville passed away Thursday, October 17, 2013 at St. Vincent Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born May 15, 1920 in Bluffton, Arkansas to the late Urie & Eddie Daniels Swaim. She was a member of the Danville United Methodist Church. She loved life, traveling and politics. Before Mary and her husband Larry retired in Danville they had lived and worked in San Francisco, New York, Florida, Texas and Arkansas. They owned & operated businesses in Florida, Texas, and Arkansas.
She was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence "Larry" Straker and sister Eddie Grace Honey.
Survivors include sister, Ann Wisner of Danville, nephew, John T and Stephanie Honey of Abilene, Texas, Alan and Samantha Wisner of Ft.Worth, Texas; niece, Dana and Jerry Spears of Briggsville; and several great nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers include Jerry Spears, Rodney Spears, James Spears, Robert Burks, Melvin Bottoms, and Steve Pfeifer. Graveside service was held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Earl Ladd Cemetery with Rev Tom Sullinger officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville, AR. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 23, 2013)
Mrs. Rudell Strauss, aged 40, died Tuesday, June 3, at a Fullerton, CA hospital. She was a member of the Christian Church.
Survivors include her husband, Steve Strauss; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lige Moudy, Danville; one sister, Mrs. Lois Miller, Danville; one brother, Haydon Moudy, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 12, 1958)
DIED - In Dardanelle, on the 21st, Mrs. Luke Strayhorn, aged 22 years. Mrs. Strayhorn was a member of the Methodist Church. We extend our condolence to her relatives and many bereaved friends. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,The Dardanelle Independent Newspaper, Dardanelle, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 26, 1875)
Died In Dardanelle, on the 21st, Mrs. Luke Strayhorn, aged 22 years. Mrs. Strayhorn was a member of the Methodist Church. We extend our condolence to her relatives and many bereaved friends. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Mary Fowler Leek, Newspaper: THE DARDANELLE INDEPENDENT, 2-26-1875)
Becky Strickland, age 46, of Dardanelle died Thursday, June 1, 2006, at the University of Arkansas Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born in Ozark, AR on December 22, 1959. She was a 1978 graduate of Belleville High School and a certified nursing assistant.
She was preceded in death by her father, Glynn William Strickland.
Survivors include her children, Holly Ernst Dixon of Dover, Lance Romberg of Belleville; her mother, Goldie Strickland of Belleville; sisters and brother-in-law, Diana Hasty of Dardanelle, Glynna and Greg Hilton of Belleville, her companion Paul "Bo" Boyer of Dardanelle; nephews and nieces, Chase Hasty of Clarksville, Jeremy Hilton of Belleville, Heidi Hasty, Shawna Hilton of Russellville and great nephews Alex and Ayden Hilton of Belleville.
Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 7, 2006)
Glynn William Strickland, age 64 of Belleville, AR died Saturday, February 10, 2001 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. He was born January 29, 1937 in Magazine, AR to the late Garland Dewey Strickland and Flora Maw Thomas Jones. He was a member of the Upper Spring Creek Free Will Baptist Church, Air Force and Arkansas National Guard Veteran and a retired custodian and bus driver for the Western Yell County School District.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Goldie Morrison Strickland; three daughters and sons-in-law, Becky Miller, Diana and Steve Hasty and Glynna and Greg Hilton all of Dardanelle, AR; four brothers, Joe Strickland, Charleston, AR, Jim Barnes, Lavaca, AR, Tom Barnes, Charleston, AR and Danny Strickland of California; two sisters, Ginger Matthews, Jacksonville, AR and Garlene Strickland of California and six grandchildren.
Services were Tuesday, February 13, 2001 at the Upper Spring Creek Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Jamie Travis officiating. Interment was in Little Hope Cemetery, Magazine, AR by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were grandsons and nephews, Chase Hasty, Jeremy Hilton, Lance Ernst, Gary, Doug and Jason Williams, Alan and Curtis Korosec, Jamie and Joey Strickland, Michael, Greg and Tim Matthews. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 14, 2001)
Juanita A. Strickland, age 76, of Havana, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at her home. She was born September 14, 1938 in Batesville, Arkansas to the late Flynn G. & Clara A. Solomon Adkins.
She was preceded in death by her father & mother; husband, Wayne Strickland; son Jay Sparks; daughter Elizabeth Wilkins; two brothers and one sister; and granddaughter, Heather Bradley.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Robyn & Daniel Taylor of Havana; Nancy & Glenn Smith of Booneville; sons, Raymon Sparks and Daynion Sparks both of Bonneville; step-children, Carla, Tonya, and Bobby Strickland; 19 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
A private memorial service will be held at Mountain Grove in Sugar Grove at a later date. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 24, 2014)
Wanda G. Strickland, 89, of Overland Park, KS, passed away January 6, 2013. Wanda was born November 21, 1923, in Perry, Arkansas, to A. B. and Lanta (McGhee) Green. She was a graduate of Arkansas State Teacher's College. After which she taught in the Plainview-Rover School District. In 1945 she met her husband William A. Strickland, Jr. They were married June 2, 1946.
Wanda was preceded in death by a son, William Alva (Dub) Strickland, and a daughter-in-law Anita Strickland.
She is survived by her husband William A. Strickland, Jr.; sons Robert A. Strickland (Ellen), son, David A. Strickland; daughter-in-law Wanda Reece Strickland, and three grandchildren; Lea, Rebekah, and Matthew. Contributions in memory of Wanda may be made in lieu of flowers to the Lenexa United Methodist Church, 9138 Caenen Lake Road, Lenexa, Kansas, 66215.
A visitation will be held Wed., January 9th beginning at 12 noon at Lenexa United Methodist Church. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm also at the church. A reception will be held after the funeral. Burial will be Sat., January 12th, at 11:00 am in McGhee Cemetery near Perry, AR, under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Morrilton, Arkansas. Condolences may be left at www.amosfamily.com (Amos Family Funeral Home and Crematory 913-631-5566) (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 9, 2013)
William Alexander Strickland, Jr., age 89, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away June 21, 2013, at Lakeview Village. He was the first born of three children to William A. and Kathleen Turner, who entered this world on July 25, 1923, in Dover, Arkansas. In 1929 he moved with his family to Atkins and then to Plainview in 1938, where his father owned and operated a general drug store for the remainder of his life. In 1939, with the encouragement of his father he began his freshman year at Arkansas Tech, Russellville, Arkansas, and the following year he entered the University of Tennessee School of Pharmacy in Memphis and graduating nine continuous academic quarters later on February 10, 1943. Immediately thereafter, The Memphis Draft Board assigned him to the U.S. Naval Corp a Covington, Tennessee. Instruction, training and academics were taught at William Jewell College, Liberty, Missouri, the University of Iowa; additional training at Norman, Oklahoma resulted in advanced flight status. The Japanese Military capitulation on July 26, 1945 brought to a halt advanced Navy flight duty and he was released from military duty. On June 2, 1946 he married Wanda Green in the Plainview Methodist Church in Arkansas, and then moved to Hot Springs where he worked as a representative for the Upjohn Company. In 1947 they had a son, William Alva. In 1950, they relocated to Madison, Wisconsin for William to enter the University of Wisconsin to enroll in graduate school to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemistry (Pharmaceutics). While living in Madison, they were blessed with two more sons-namely Robert Allen and David Arnold. The Ph.D. degree was granted by the University of Wisconsin in June 1955. Upon receiving his Ph.D. he taught at the University Of Arkansas School Of Pharmacy until offered the Dean's position at the University of Missouri-Kansas City in July 1967 where he remained until he retired in June, 1983.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Wanda; and a son, William Alva "Dub" Strickland.
Survivors include two sons, David A. Strickland of St. Louis, Missouri, and Robert Allen Strickland of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; brother, Kerry Strickland of Greenbrier; and a sister Kathleen Bell of Russellville.
Funeral services were June 27, 2013, at the Plainview United Methodist Church. Burial was at McGhee Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on July 17, 2013)
William Alexander Strickland, Jr., age 89, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away June 21, 2013, at Lakeview Village. He was the first born of three children to William A. and Kathleen Turner, who entered this world on July 25, 1923, in Dover, Arkansas. In 1929 he moved with his family to Atkins and then to Plainview in 1938, where his father owned and operated a general drug store for the remainder of his life. In 1939, with the encouragement of his father he began his freshman year at Arkansas Tech, Russellville, Arkansas, and the following year he entered the University of Tennessee School of Pharmacy in Memphis and graduating nine continuous academic quarters later on February 10, 1943. Immediately thereafter, The Memphis Draft Board assigned him to the U.S. Naval Corp a Covington, Tennessee. Instruction, training and academics were taught at William Jewell College, Liberty, Missouri, the University of Iowa; additional training at Norman, Oklahoma resulted in advanced flight status. The Japanese Military capitulation on July 26, 1945 brought to a halt advanced Navy flight duty and he was released from military duty. On June 2, 1946 he married Wanda Green in the Plainview Methodist Church in Arkansas, and then moved to Hot Springs where he worked as a representative for the Upjohn Company. In 1947 they had a son, William Alva. In 1950, they relocated to Madison, Wisconsin for William to enter the University of Wisconsin to enroll in graduate school to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemistry (Pharmaceutics). While living in Madison, they were blessed with two more sons-namely Robert Allen and David Arnold. The Ph.D. degree was granted by the University of Wisconsin in June 1955. Upon receiving his Ph.D. he taught at the University Of Arkansas School Of Pharmacy until offered the Dean's position at the University of Missouri-Kansas City in July 1967 where he remained until he retired in June, 1983.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Wanda; and a son, William Alva "Dub" Strickland.
Survivors include two sons, David A. Strickland of St. Louis, Missouri, and Robert Allen Strickland of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; brother, Kerry Strickland of Greenbrier; and a sister Kathleen Bell of Russellville.
Funeral services were June 27, 2013, at the Plainview United Methodist Church. Burial was at McGhee Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on July 17, 2013)
Ernest Allen Strnad, age 59, of Dardanelle, AR, died Friday. He was born January 13, 1938 in Dardanelle, AR. He was the son of the late Mary Ginger Strnad, a farmer of the Arkansas National Guard and retired from Dow Chemical in Russellville.
Survivors are two sons, Bobby and Scott Strnad both of Dardanelle; a daughter, Bonita Freeman of Russellville; adopted daughter, Heather Hall of Louisiana; father, Paul J. Strnad of Dardanelle; three brothers, Paul and Stanley Strnad both of Dardanelle and Jimmy Strnad of Houston, TX; a sister, Mary Lou Qualls of Dardanelle; seven grandchildren and three adopted grandchildren.
Graveside service was Monday at the Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 22, 1997)
DARDANELLE - Lola Faye Strnad, 76, of Dardanelle died Monday, April 22, 2013 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was born September 25, 1936 at Carden Bottoms to the late Hoyt and Abie Eubanks Boothe.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Wade Boothe; one sister, Ola Campbell; one nephew, Randy Campbell.
Survivors include her husband, Paul Strnad of Dardanelle; son and daughter-in-law, Paul J. and Melinda Strnad of Russellville; two daughters and a son-in-law, Betty and Bill Smith of Dardanelle, Paula Wilson of Russellville; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at Brearley Cemetery at Dardanelle. Visitation will be held Tuesday, 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,pub. April 23, 2013, online @ www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com)
Paul Edwin Strnad age 77 of Dardanelle died Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at Dardanelle Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born March 2, 1936 at Dardanelle to the late Paul Joseph George and Mary Cinger Strnad. He was a Catholic, member of the Army National Guard for 10 years and an employee of Tyson for 43 years where he was a chiller operator.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Lola Strnad; one brother Ernest Strnad.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Paul J. and Melinda Strnad of Russellville, Arkansas; two daughters and a son-in-law, Betty and Bill Smith of Dardanelle, Paula Wilson of Russellville; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, September 20, 2013 at Brearley Cemetery at Dardanelle. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 19, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the funeral home. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,pub. September 19, 2013, online @ www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com)
Paul Joseph Strnad, age 96, of Dardanelle, AR died Saturday, September 8, 2001 at the Dardanelle Hospital. He was born January 25, 1905 in Dardanelle, AR, the son of the late Joseph and Barbara Smolik Strnad. He was a farmer, carpenter and a Catholic.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; a son Ernest Strnad; three half-sisters, Josie Chapp, Mary Klouber and Anna Vetrosky.
Survivors include his sons, Paul E., Jimmy Lee and Stanley Strnad all of Dardanelle, AR; a daughter, Mary Lou Qualls, Dardanelle, AR; a sister, Rose House of Dardanelle, AR; 12 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; three step great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Funeral service was September 11, 2001 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Deacon Veo Condley of St. Augustines Parish officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 12, 2001)
Mary Alice Strode, age 94, of Belleville, AR was called home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, March 4, 2008. She was born to Lee and Nina Hudson Brock, September 20, 1913 near Piney, in Johnson County. She married W. H. "Bill" Strode on September 16, 927 in Holdenville, Oklahoma. She came to know the Lord when she was 12 years old in Henryetta, OK. She attended Christians Meeting in the Name of The Lord Assembly in Belleville.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; two daughters, Willie Mae Strode and Shirley Mae Strode; a nephew, Jackie Brock (raised by Mary); a sister, Leola Brock; four brothers, Phil Brock, Sam Brock, Jack Brock and Gene Brock.
She is survived by a daughter, Pearlie & husband Victor Flesher of Belleville; a niece Patty (also raised by Mary) and husband Don and daughter Kathryn Condley of Appleton; a sister, Lou Brown of Little Rock and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral was March 8, 2008 at Humphrey Chapel with Bro. Donnie Grisham and Bro. Will Throwbridge officiating. Burial was in the Brock Cemetery at London, by Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 12, 2008)
Virginia Elsie Stroh, age 73 of Russellville, died Sunday May 18, 2003 at her home in Russellville. She was born March 6, 1930 in Alton, Illinois to the late Raymond and Mattie Smith Ducan. She was a homemaker, mother and waitress.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry McGowan.
Survivors are 7 daughters and sons-in-law, Kim and Donnie Cagle and Judy Gowen all of Russellville, Patty Rodriguez and Susan Rodriguez both of Independence, Missouri, Carol and Mario Corona of Black Springs, Texas, Bernadine and Richard Wellington of Belton, Missouri, Keri and Doug Stech of Romeoville, Illinois; 2 sons and daughter-in-law, Larry and Marcie Rodriguez of Ottawa, Illinois, John H. McGowan of Denver, Colorado; 26 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 28, 2003)
Billy Strother, age 14, a resident of Plainview, AR died Friday, June 15, 2001 in an automobile accident of Highway 60 at Plainview, AR. He was born on July 12, 1986 at Little Rock, AR to Donald and Karen Strother. He was a student at Plainview High School,
He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Gene Strother, paternal grandfather, Buck Strother, maternal grandparents Hilton & Mary Roach and an aunt, Donita Lou Strother.
He is survived by his mother, Karen Strother of Plainview, AR; a brother, Paul Steven Mercer of Plainview, AR; two sisters, Mary Nacole and Mindy Lou Strother both of Plainview, AR; paternal grandmother, Betty Lou Sharp of Lake Jackson, TX also many aunts, uncles, other family members and many friends.
Funeral service will be 3:00 PM today, Wednesday, June 20, 2001 at the Plainview School Auditorium officiating by Rev. David Rumsey. Burial will be at the Salem Cemetery at Plainview, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to the Wayne & Billy Strother Memorial Fund, First State Bank, Plainview or Ola. Pallbearers will be George Roach, Alvin Roach, Tony Burfield, Bobo Roberson, Michael Via and Eric Johnson (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 20, 2001)
Wayne Strother, age 16, a resident of Plainview, AR, did Friday, June 15, 2001 in an automobile accident on Highway 60 at Plainview, AR. He was born June 10, 1985 at DeQueen, AR to Donald and Karen Strother. He was a student at Plainview High School.
He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Gene Strother, paternal grandfather Buck Strother, maternal grandparents, Hilton & Mary Roach and an aunt, Donita Lou Strother.
He is survived by, his mother, Karen Strother of Plainview, AR; one brother, Paul Steven Mercer, Jr. of Plainview, AR; two sisters, Mary Nacole and Mindy Lou Strother both of Plainview, AR; paternal grandmother, Betty Lou Sharp of Lake Jackson, TX also many aunts, uncles, other family members and many friends.
Funeral service will be at 3:00 PM today, Wednesday, June 20, 2001 at the Plainview School Auditorium officiating by Rev. David Rumsey. Burial will be at the Salem Cemetery at Plainview, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to the Wayne & Billy Strother Memorial Fund, First State Bank, Plainview or Ola. Pallbearers will be Steve Mercer, Loyd Scott, Lawrence Brown, Gary Gettle, Johnny Warmke and Shannon Chafin. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 20, 2001)
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