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Laura Grace Payne Swaffar, age 60, of Morrilton, AR died Friday, August 20, 1999. She was born May 12, 1939, in Yell County, a daughter of the late Lenard James Payne and Hattie Payne. She was the widow of Oscar Swaffar and was of the Assembly of God faith.
Survivors include one son, Jimmy Swaffar of Russellville, AR; four step-sons, Truman Swaffar of Russellville, AR, Robert and William Swaffar both of Morrilton, AR and Arlin Swaffar of Atkins, AR; two step-daughters, Mary Howard of Russellville, AR and Ruby Copeland of Oklahoma; two brothers, Robert Payne of Oklahoma, AR and Linzy Payne of Center Ridge, AR; five sisters, Kathy Cambell of Searcy, AR, Frankie Wilson and Elizabeth Pitts both of Ola, AR; Ruby Jo Taylor of Fresno, CA and Rosie Swaffar of Morrilton, AR and several grandchildren.
Funeral service was Monday. August 23, at the Harris Funeral Home Chapel with Eld. Earl Smith officiating. Burial was at Elmwood Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 25, 1999)
George Samuel Swafford, age 95, of Gravelly, AR died Wednesday, December 27 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. He was born September 16, 1905 in Grant County, a son of the late Levi and Sarah Walker Swafford; he was retired owner of George Swafford Recapping Co. and a member of the Gravelly United Methodist Church. He was a 33rd degree Mason, past master of Crescent Masonic Lodge 403, past grand patron of the Order or the Easter Star and past patron of Gravelly Chapter 580 of the Order of the Easter Star.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Jean Wood Swafford; two sons and daughters-in-law, Edwin and Zanell Swafford of Kirkwood, MO and Thomas S. and Donna Swafford of Carlton, OR; three daughters and sons-in-law, Lois and Tom Craig of Little Rock, AR, Ann Swafford of Gravelly, AR and Mary and James Sale of Bryant, AR; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral was January 2, 2001 at the Gravelly United Methodist Church with the Rev. Royce Savage officiating. Burial was in Parks Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 3, 2001)
Jean Wood Swafford, age 83, of Gravelly passed away Friday, November 23, 2012 at Mitchell's Nursing Home. She was born December 26, 1928 in Gravelly, Arkansas to the late Alfred Tillman & Lela Matilda Frizzell Wood. She was a retired secretary for Fourche Valley School. She was a life- long member of Gravelly United Methodist Church, in Gravelly and Henderson United Methodist Church in Little Rock. She was also a 65 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star with Florence Chapter #15 and Gravelly Chapter #580. Jean served as Grand Warder in 1961 and Grand Representative to Kansas in 1967.
She was preceded in death by her husband George S. Swafford and a brother Perry Wood.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Donna Swafford of Carlton, Oregon; three daughters & sons- in-law, Lois & Tom Craig of Little Rock; Ann Swafford of Gravelly; Mary & James "Bo" Sale of Bryant; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be Wednesday, November 28, 2012, 10:00 a.m. at Gravelly United Methodist Church with Rev. Lacey Minnie officiating. Interment will be Parks Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Donald Trampp, Aaron Craig, Steven Craig, Hunter Craig, and Jerad Owens. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Online guestbook and condolences www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 28, 2012)
Billy Wayne Swaim, age 57, of Barling, AR died early Sunday morning, December 8, 1991 at the Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was a native of Aly, AR; son of the late Reba Yates Swaim. He was a heavy equipment operator and a veteran of the Korean Conflict.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Kathy Burch Swaim of Barling, AR; one daughter, Terra Swaim of Barling; a step-daughter, Susan Camp of Aly, AR; his father, Gurn Swaim of Aly, AR; three brothers, G. B. Swaim, Jr. of Hector, AR, Glynn Swaim of Aly, AR and Ronnal (Pat) Swaim of Kansas; two sisters, Louise Lee and Virginia Gather both of Hot Springs.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Aly Community Church. Burial was in the Aly Cemetery at Aly, AR by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 12/8/1991)
Mrs. Bonnie Sue Swaim, age 29, died of Leukemia on September 25, 1954 in St. Mary's Hospital, Russellville. Mrs. Swaim was born July 29, 1925, in Belleville, a daughter of W. P. McKinney and Rhoda Robinson McKinney.
She is survived by her husband, Loyal Wayne Swaim of Russellville; one son, Randy Wayne Swaim; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. McKinney, of Belleville; three sisters, Mrs. E. V, Greenlee and Mrs. Jack Harrod, both of Belleville and Mrs. H. B. Patton of Dermott. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs AGO, DANVILLE, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 30, 1954)
Clara Opal Swaim, age 84, of Crossett, AR, died Wednesday, January 22, 1997 at Hamburg Leisure Lodge. She was born on June 8, 1912. She was a homemaker and a member of Concord Baptist Church in Aly, AR.
She was preceded in death by a son, Boyce Swaim and her husband, Gilbert Swaim.
Survivors include three sons, Royce Swaim of Crossett, O. L. Swaim of Snyder and Shelly Swaim of Gould; three daughters, Euldean Ivy of Baton Rouge, LA, Bobbye Gillum of Pine Bluff and Betty Watts of Houston, TX; two sisters, Ruby Harvey of Wilmot and Anna Grace Neeley of Dumas; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral service was January 24, 1997 at South Main Baptist Church with the Rev. Ronnie Noles officiating. Burial was in Pinewood Memorial Park Cemetery. Grandsons served as pallbearers. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 29, 1997)
Connie Swaim, age 30, of Dardanelle, AR died Saturday, January 24, 1998 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. She was a wife, mother and a homemaker. She was a member of Robinson Point Church.
She is survived by her husband, James Swaim; a daughter, Brittany Swaim; her parents, Gerald and Lorraine Bruhn of Russellville; two brothers, Dennis and Randy Bruhn of Russellville; two sisters, Kandice Walker of Van Buren and Nancy McGuire of Russellville; her grandmother, Anna Bruhn of Staunton; IL.
Graveside service was Monday at the Chickalah Cemetery with the Rev. Jack Selby officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 28, 1998)
Mrs. Edna Bogle Swaim, age 91, of Briggsville died Wednesday, January 29, 1986 at Yell County Nursing Home. She was the daughter of the late James and Annie Briggs Bogle, and a member of the Bluffton United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Maxine Gilmore of Briggsville and Mrs. Ann Wisner of Bedford, Texas; a sister, Mrs. Anna Aikman of Bluffton; five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Friday at Briggsville United Methodist Church by the Rev. C. H. Miles. Burial will be in Briggs Cemetery by Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Mr. Ernie Thomas "Ned" Swaim, age 84, of Bluffton, AR died Sunday, January 4, 1998 at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville, AR. He was born December 20, 1912 in Bluffton, AR to the late Benjamin O. and Phoebe Ann Austin Swaim. He was a retired U. S. Forest Service Employee and farmer and a member of the Nola Church of Christ.
Surviving are his wife, Margie Frances Swaim; two daughters and sons-in-law, Priscilla and Frankie Kitchens of Springdale, AR and Wanda and Danny McIntyre of Bluffton, AR; one sister, Pauline Cook of Tulsa, OK; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services were January 7th at the Nola Church of Christ with B Leonard Fuson officiating. Interment was in the Parks Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 7, 1998)
G. B. Swaim, Jr. age 71, a resident of Hector, AR died Saturday, December 27, 1997 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center at Russellville. He was born August 1, 1926 at Ft. Smith to Gurn and Reba Yates Swaim. He attended Arkansas Tech and received his Bachelor of Science and Master's from the University of Arkansas. He was a United States Navy Veteran of WWII. Following the war, he taught Veteran's classes in Hector and Agriculture at Coal Hill in the early 50's. He taught agriculture at Alma for 5 years and spent the next 30 years teaching in the Hector School System; First as a classroom teacher and then as principal at Hector High School and later as a school counselor. He concluded his career by returning to the classroom as a shop teacher. He was a member of the Hector Masonic Lodge where he was a 7 time past member of the Lodge and was currently serving as Senior Warden. He had served as District Deputy Grand Master for the State of Arkansas. He was a member of the Aly Concord Baptist Church and he attended the Hector Cumberland Presbyterian Church where he taught Sunday School for many years.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Bill Swaim.
He is survived by his wife, Bobbye Swaim of Hector; one daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Larry Freeman of Hector, AR; four grandchildren, Guillen Freeman and Ben Freeman both of Hector, Sherry McCurrie of Hot Springs and Shelly Frew of Morris, IL; two brothers, Glynn Swaim of Aly and Ron Swaim of Overland Park, KS; two sisters, Louise Lee and Virginia Gaither both of Hot Springs.
Funeral service was December 30th at the Hector Cumberland Presbyterian Church officiated by Rev. Toy Brindley and assisted by Mr. Duawn Mearns. Burial was in the Boiling Springs Cemetery at Hector. Casketbearers were Harold Blalock, Joe Bull, Charlie Berry, John Bell, Bobby Watson and Frank Gray. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 31, 1997)
Gilbert Swaim, 87, of Crossett, AR, died Monday, January 13, 1997 at Ashley Memorial Hospital. He was a construction worker, a member of Concord Baptist Church in Aly and a Mason for over 50 years.
He was preceded in death by a son, Boyce Swaim.
Survivors include his wife, Clara Swaim of Crossett; three sons, Shelly Swaim of Gould, AR, O. L. Swaim of Snyder, AR and Royce Swaim of Crossett; three daughters; Euldean Ivy of Baton Rouge, LA, Bobbye Gillum of Pine Bluff, AR. and Betty Watts of Houston, TX; one brother, Gurn Swaim of Aly; two sisters, Gurthie Hicks and Glyda Keener both of Onyx, AR; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 15, 1997 at 1:00 p. m. at South Main Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmie Scott officiating. Interment will follow at Pinewood Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be grandsons. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 15, 1997)
Glynn Ray Swaim, age 69, of Aly, AR died Saturday, November 20, 1999 at his home. He was born in Brownsville, TX on June 3, 1930, he was the son of the late Gurn and Reba Yates Swaim and was a veteran of the Korean War, during which he served in the U. S. Army. He was a retired farmer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Greg Swaim and two brothers, Bill and G. D. Swaim.
Survivors include his wife, Cora of the home; a son Kenneth Swaim of Portland, OR; two daughters, Glenda Botwinick of Plainview, AR and Sheila Craft of Fort Smith, AR; a brother, Ronald Swaim of Kansas City, KS; two sisters, Louise Lee and Virginia Gaither both of Hot Springs; a grandson and four granddaughters.
Funeral service was November 22 at the Aly Church with James Copeland and Jimmy Scott presiding. Pallbearers were, Lee Yates, Terry Kehsey, Paul Reed, Tom Mabry, Leon Lewis and Bob Botwinick. Honorary were, Harrison Reed, Vernon Morrison and Clint Beggs. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 24, 1999)
Gurn Benjamin Swaim, age 94, of Aly, AR died Wednesday, April 23, 1997 at St. Joseph Hospital in Hot Springs, AR. He was born in Aly on April 22, 1903 son of the late Otis Polk and Jodia Rainwater Swaim. He was retired from the U. S. Forest Service.
Survivors include two daughters, Louise Lee of Hot Springs and Virginia "Jenny" Gaither of Hot Springs; three sons, G. B. Swaim Jr. of Hector, Glynn Swaim of Aly and Ron "Pat" Swaim of Hot Springs and a sister Glyda Keener of Onyx; ten grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.
Service was April 25, 1997 at the Aly Community Church with Rev. Jimmy Scott officiating. Burial was in the Aly Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jim Roberson, Pat Pickens, Fay Rhoades, Jack Jenkins, O. L. Briggs and Tom Gilkey. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 30, 1997)
James Allen Swaim, age 58, of Booneville, AR died Monday, March 27, 2000 at Malvern, AR. He was a construction worker.
He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Swaim.
He is survived by, three sons, James Clayton and John Paul Swaim both of Dardanelles AR and Wendall Allen of Pine Bluff, AR; his mother, Vivian Swaim of Booneville, AR; four sisters, Gail Pool, Linda O'Neal and Betty Fouts all of Booneville and Cindy Kahanek of Rogers, AR; one brother, Buel Dean Swaim of Ozark, AR and six grandchildren.
Memorial service was March 30, 2000 at Double S Sports Arena in Ozark, AR under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 5, 2000)
Jewell V. Swaim, age 81, of Aly (Yell County), AR died Wednesday, November 29, 1995. She was born on August 20, 1914 at Aly, the daughter of James J. Smith and Caroline Lee Smith.
She was the widow of Guy Swaim who preceded her in death on August 13, 1980. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Joe Swaim and Larry Swaim. She was a member of the Concord Baptist Church.
She is survived by two sons, Jim Swaim of Mountain Pine and Fred Swaim of Benton; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren,
Services were December 1 in the Concord Baptist Church at Aly with Rev. Jimmy Scott officiating. Burial was in the Aly Cemetery. Pallbearers were Fred Swaim Jr. Brooks Calhoun, Travis Swaim, Teddy Swaim, Mike Swaim and Steve Swaim. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 11/29/1995)
Jim Bill "Shorty" Swaim, age 65, of Mountain Pine, AR died Monday, June 5, 2000. He was born on December 29, 1934 at Aly, AR the son of Guy Swaim and Jewell Smith Swaim. He was retired from Weyerhaeuser at Mountain Pine.
He is survived by two sons, and one daughter-in-law, Teddy and Shelly Swaim of Story, AR and Travis Swaim of Mountain Pine, AR; a grandson, Blake Swaim of Story, AR; brother and sister-in-law, Fred and Edith Swaim of Benton, AR and several nieces and nephews.
Service was June 8, 2000 at the Aly Community Church with Bro. Curtis Still well and Bro. Jimmy Scott officiating. Interment was in the Aly Cemetery under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home of Glenwood, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 14, 2000)
Mrs. Josephine Armenda Swaim, age 85, of Aly, widow of O. P. Swaim, died Saturday at her home.
She is survived by four sons, Gus Swaim of Texas, G. B. and Guy Swaim of Aly and Gib Swaim of Gould; four daughters, Mrs. A. A. McCormick of Fort Smith, Mrs. Elmer Hicks of Booneville, Mrs. Jess Keener of Onyx and Mrs. Sid Foyle of Pine Grove, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Mattie Priddy of Sulphur, Okla. and Mrs. Vin Walker of Austin, Tx.; 31 grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD. 50 Years Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 30, 1959)
Mrs. Josephine Armenda Swaim, age 85, of Aly, widow of O. P. Swaim, died Saturday at her home.
She is survived by four sons, Gus Swaim of Texas, G. B. and Guy Swaim of Aly and Gib Swaim of Gould; four daughters, Mrs. A. A. McCormick of Fort Smith, Mrs. Elmer Hicks of Booneville, Mrs. Jess Keener of Onyx and Mrs. Sid Foyle of Pine Grove, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Mattie Priddy of Sulphur, Okla., and Mrs. Vin Walker of Austin, Tx.; 3l grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 30, 1959)
Larry Swaim, age 6, son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Swaim of Aly passed away Wed. February 23, 1949 in the home of his uncle, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Smith at Hot Springs.
He is survived by his parents and three brothers, Joe Harold, Jim Bill and Fred Merril; grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. O. P Swaim; and many other relatives and friends. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, March 3, 1949)
Loyal Wayne "L. W." Swaim, age 84, of Booneville, Ark. passed away April 10, 2009, in Waldron, Ark. He was born May 26, 1925, in Bluffton, Ark. He was a retired county extension agent for many years, serving in many different counties in Arkansas. He served on the Farm Bureau board for 20 years, serving as president for two years. He was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Booneville and a former member of the Rotary Club in Booneville.
He is preceded in death by a son, Randy Swaim, and his parents, Othel and Aughtie Hughes.
Funeral service will be at 2 p. m. Monday, at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Booneville, Ark. with burial in Russell Cemetery in Belleville, Ark. under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife Vera Swaim of the home; two brothers, Aldon Hughes and James Hughes, both of Waldron, Ark.; five nieces and one nephew. Pallbearers will be Sam King, James Hopkins, Dennis Bedene, Charles Meisner, Terry Kelley, and Lew Powell. Viewing will be from noon to 6 p. m. Sunday afternoon at Roberts Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Mary Fowler Leek, Newspaper: Little Rock, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, 4/10/2009)
Margie Swaim, age 97, of Blulffton passed away Monday, September 23, 2013 at Dardanelle Nursing and Rehab. She was born August 23, 1916 in Piney, Arkansas to the late Thomas Aaron & Sidney Priscilla Sassaman Francis. She was a school teacher, beautician, and homemaker. She was a member of the Gravelly Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her husband Ernie "Ned" Swaim; 2 infant daughters and 2 infant sons; brothers Cobb & Johnny Francis; sisters Rita Faye Francis and Vera Childers.
Survivors include her daughters & sons-in-law Wanda & Rick Sherrill of Bluffton and Priscilla &Frank Kitchens of Springdale; sister-in-law Pauline cook of Tulsa, OK; 4 granddaughters, Kelli (Greg) Henderson of Bulverde, TX; Nikole (Dan) Krughoff of Downers Grove, IL; grandsons Shannon (Rebecca) McIntyre of Birta; Casey (Marinda) McIntyre of Dardanelle; 11 great-grandchildren and several nieces & nephews.
Funeral service was 10:00 am Friday, September 27 at the Gravelly United Methodist Church with Rev. Jay Hunnicutt officiating. Burial will be at Parks Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 pm Thursday September 26, at the funeral home. Pallbearers include Joe Pickens, Sonny Lofland, Jim Roberson, Casey McIntyre, Shannon McIntyre, and Rod Rupe. Honorary pallbearers include Dardanelle Nursing & Rehab, Arkansas Hospice, Dr. Westwood, Doug Via; Rick Nichols, Joe Dishough and O.L. Briggs. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 2, 2013)
Mrs. Oma Jane Swaim, 72, of the Yell County Nursing Home died in the Yell County Hospital January 3. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
She is survived by one son, Eskil of Pine Bluff; three brothers, Leslie and Wesley Bell of Danville and Ervin Bell of California; four sisters, Mrs. Fannie Combs, Mrs. Lila Howard and Mrs. Ila Moore of California and Mrs. Vila Earls of Belleville.
Funeral services were held Friday by Rev. Gene Adkins at the Danville Methodist Church. Burial was in Lower Spring Creek Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 11, 1968)
DANVILLE - Mrs. Phoebie Austin Swaim, age 94, of Gravelly died Monday, January 20, 1986 at Mitchell Nursing Home. She was a native of Harvey, daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Butler Austin, and a member of the Nola Church of Christ.
Survivors include a son, Ernie Swaim of Gravelly; two daughters, Dessie Frizzel and Pauline Cook of Tulsa, Okla.; six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 10 a. m. Thursday at Nola Church of Christ by A. T. Oliver. Burial will be in Parks Memorial Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
ALY - Mrs. Reba Yates Swaim, age 85, of Aly, wife of Gurn B. Swaim Sr. died Monday.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Thursday at Alley Church by the Rev. Jessie Reed. Burial will be in Ailey Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville.
Other survivors are four sons, G. B. Swaim Jr. of Hector, Glen Swaim and Bill Swaim, both of Aly, and Ronald Pat Swaim of Overland Park, Kan. two daughters, Mrs. Louise Lee and Mrs. Virginia Gaither, both of Hot Springs; three sisters, Mrs. Effie Nichols of Onyx, and Mrs. Exie Jane Walker and Mrs. Christine Horton, both of Dangerfield, Texas; 11 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 10/26/1987)
Urie Swaim, aged 67, of Danville died at his home October 20. He was a retired farmer and merchant.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Allie Swaim; three daughters, Mrs. Ann Beth Wisner of St. Charles, LA, Mrs. Mary Dotts Straker of New York, NY and Mrs. Eddie Grace Honey of Germany; one stepson, D.C. Poindexter of Hot Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Weems of Bluffton and Mrs. Herbert Logan of San Francisco, CA and four grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 26, 1961)
Jimmy Curmit Swain, age 67, died Friday, October 10, 1997 at Wichita, KS. He was born December 22, 1929 in Havana, AR to William Jesse and Evy Deliah Cherry Swain.
He is survived by his wife, Sally Theresa Bennett Swain of Wichita, KS; two daughters, Janice Slusser of Wichita, KS and Shirley Smith of Rose Hill, KS; four sisters, Pauline Greenfield, Irene Chambers, Ozell Apple and Maggie Sue Chambers all of Havana; and three grandchildren.
Funeral service was held October 13, 1997 at Smith Mortuary with Pastor Greg Perkins officiating. Burial followed in the El Paso Cemetery, Derby, KS. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 15, 1997)
Alfred Bruce Swanson, known to many as "A.B." or "Danny", age 74, of Ola, Arkansas, formerly of Tuttle, Oklahoma, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, in Russellville, Arkansas. The son of Bruce Wilson Swanson and Violet Loretta (Webb) Swanson, he was born July 10, 1941, in Blanchard, Oklahoma.
He married Barbara Jean Wynn on June 9, 1961, in Blanchard, Oklahoma and she preceded him in death on April 20, 2012. He owned and operated Swanson Services for 17 years. He was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Perry, Arkansas. In his spare time, he enjoyed western movies, playing chess, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Barbara Swanson, and one brother, Donnie Swanson.
He is survived by his two sons, Bruce Swanson and his wife, Melissa, of Ola, Arkansas and Clay Swanson and his wife, Jennifer, of Ola, Arkansas; six grandchildren, Kayla, Sierra, William, Rachel, Nicolas, and Bethany; two sisters, Mary Sue Stuckey and her husband, Tommy, of Oregon and Carlotta Hughes and her husband, Mike, of Blanchard, Oklahoma and many other loved ones and friends.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, February 22, 2016, at the Eisenhour Funeral Home Chapel in Blanchard, Oklahoma with his sons, Bro. Bruce Swanson and Bro. Clay Swanson, officiating. Burial followed in the Blanchard Cemetery. There will be a memorial service held Sunday, February 28th, at the Bible Baptist Church in Perry, Ar. Arrangements were under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home. Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfli.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 24, 2016)
Rebecca Joyce Swartz, 52, passed away Friday, July 19, 2013 in Houston Texas.
She is survived by her father, John M. Swartz; her sister and brothers; Brenda Sue Ermel and husband C.L.; Donald Gary Swartz, Daniel Glen Swartz; special friend and life partner Renee Thomas; her children Jennifer Teague, Michelle Teague, Kiffany Hale, Gage Thomas, Miranda Thomas, loving grandchildren, nieces and nephews, extended family members and friends.
Rebecca was preceded in death by her mother, Joyce Gillespie and brothers, John Steven Swartz, Michael Wayne Swartz, father-in-law, Keith Merlin Kelly and son Michael Teague.
Service will be held Thursday. July 25 at 6:00 pm located at the Moore's Chapel on South 309 in Waveland, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on July 24, 2013)
Rebecca Joyce Swartz, 52, passed away Friday, July 19, 2013 in Houston Texas.
She is survived by her father, John M. Swartz; her sister and brothers; Brenda Sue Ermel and husband C.L.; Donald Gary Swartz, Daniel Glen Swartz; special friend and life partner Renee Thomas; her children Jennifer Teague, Michelle Teague, Kiffany Hale, Gage Thomas, Miranda Thomas, loving grandchildren, nieces and nephews, extended family members and friends.
Rebecca was preceded in death by her mother, Joyce Gillespie and brothers, John Steven Swartz, Michael Wayne Swartz, father-in-law, Keith Merlin Kelly and son Michael Teague.
Service will be held Thursday. July 25 at 6:00 pm located at the Moore's Chapel on South 309 in Waveland, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on July 24, 2013)
Elmer E. Swatzel, aged 59, of Danville died Friday. He was a Primitive Baptst and an employee of the Burns detective agency.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Jane Duncan Swatzel; three sons, Kenneth D. Swatzel of Texas and John Robert and Jerry Joe Swatzzel of Danville; one brother, Claude Swatzel of Nebraska; five sister, Mrs. Sally Thomas of Hartman, Mrs. Fannie Palmer of Ft. Smith, Mrs. Ocie Hartline of Clarksville, Mrs. Florence Cooper of Texas and Mrs. Gertie Ray of Springdale; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Sunday at the Danville Methodist Church. Burial was in the New Danville Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 1966)
Mary Jane Swatzel, age 87, of Danville, AR died Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was born in Charleston on March 11, 1918 to Robert O. and Mary Emma Brown Duncan. She received an associate degree in Dietary Management, retired as Dietary Supervisor with Chambers Memorial Hospital, was a member of the Danville First Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer E. Swatzel, a son K.D. Swatzel and six brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, John and Doreen Swatzel of Delaware, and Jerry and Carol Swatzel of Cabot a brother, Hookey Mitchell of Danville, AR; several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Services were Saturday at the Danville First Baptist Church. Burial was in Earl Ladd Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 16, 2005)
Mrs. Ada Swearenger, [Swearengen] age 80 years, prominent resident of Magazine for more than a half century, died at her home Monday afternoon at 12:30 o'clock.
Funeral service was held Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the Baptist Church in Magazine. Burial in the Ellington Cemetery under the direction of the Smith Funeral Home. Mrs. Swearenger was the widow of the late Dr. J.R. Swearenger, [James E. Swearengen] dentist of Magazine for approximately 50 years. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 1942)
Bert Lynn Sweat, age 55, of South Fourche died Sunday at Central Arkansas Veterans Hospital. He was born January 1, 1947 in Jacksonville, FL. He was the son of the late Bert Benjamin and Mary Wilson Sweat. He was a Navy Veteran and attended the Fountain Life Church in Hot Springs.
Survivors include his wife, Sarah Sweat of South Fourche; a daughter, Michelle Sweat of Jacksonville, FL; stepdaughters, Shana Tate of Clarksville and Kathleen Clay born of South Fourche; and a stepson, Robert Landon of Wheaton, IL and 15 grandchildren.
Memorial services with military honors were Friday at 2:00 p. m. at his home with the Rev. Cecil Hayes officiating, Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 17, 2002)
Marilyn Joyce Sweeney, age 50, a resident of Ola, AR, died Monday, September 25, 2000 at home. She was born May 22, l950 at St. Louis, MO to Earl and Ruby Robinson. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Ola Assembly of God Church. She was the widow of the late Robert A. Sweeney and preceded in death by her parents and mother-in-law.
Survivors include her father-in-law, Robert T. Sweeney of Ola, AR; an aunt and cousins.
Funeral service was September 27 at the Ola Assembly of God Church officiated by Rev. Norman Chenowith. Burial was in Sandlin Cemetery at Ola, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 4, 2000)
Robert Allen Sweeney, age 55, a resident of Ola, AR died Monday, April 26, 1999 at Chambers Memorial Hospital at Danville, AR. He was born on January 13, 1944 at Cleveland, OH to Robert and Lucille (Cyganski) Sweeney. He married Marilyn Joyce Robinson Sweeney on July 5, 1976 at Ola, AR. He retired as a machinist and was a member of the Ola Assembly of God Church.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Lucille Sweeney.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn J. Sweeney of Ola; his father, Robert T. Sweeney of Ola, AR; many aunts, uncles, nephews, cousins and a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral service was April 29, 1999 at the Ola Assembly of God Church officiated by Rev. Norman Chenowith and assisted by Rev. Royal C. Reed. Burial was in Sandlin Cemetery at Ola, AR under the direction of Humphrey Ola Funeral Service. Casket bearers were Hartsel Lewis, Bill Beasley, John Gregg, Ervin Rainey, Robbie St. Clair and Jeff Montgomery. Honorary Lionel Myers and Julis Harlow. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 5, 1999)
William F. Bill" Swicegood, 56, of Ola, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, August 5, 2005 at St. Vincent's Infirmary in Little Rock. The son of George and Jewell (Girardot) Swicegood, he was born April 19, 1949 in Burbank, California. He married Brenda Jean Boggs on July 8, 1978 at Appleton. He was a member of the Ola First Free Will Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Robin Alfaro a brother-in-law, John Lombardi and a nephew, Tommy Lombardi.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Swicegood of Ola one son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Kerrye Swicegood of Russellville one son-in-law, Mark Alfaro of Russellville three grandchildren his parents two sisters, Billie Lombardi, Shirley McGlone and husband Randy all of Russellville one brother, Douglas Swicegood of Russellville and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral service was held on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 at Ola Free Will Baptist Church with Reverend Bobby Wells and Reverend Denver Robinson officiating. Burial was at Sandlin Cemetery at Ola, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 1604, Russellville, AR 72811 or the charity of choice. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 10, 2005)
Kenneth Swiger, 56 of Plainview, died Wednesday, November 8, 2006.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Dorothy McGrath Swiger.
Survivors include his sister, Betty Parks of Harvey; caregiver, Rose Nuckolls of Plainview; three children, Kenny Swiger, Kevin Swiger, and Brenda Swiger all of Washington State.
Graveside service was held Monday, November 12, 2006 at Parks Cemetery in Nola, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 15, 2006)
Casa Man Dies In Fire Hurbert Swilley, age 50, Casa laborer, died Sunday in a fire which destroyed his two-room house in Casa. The victim apparently caused the blast when he poured kerosene into a wood heater, according to Sheriff A. A. Wright of Perry County. A neighbor heard a muffled explosion some time before the fire was discovered, Wright said. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, December 25, 1952)
Mr. Johney Marion Swilley, age 76 of Dardanelle, AR died Tuesday, February 24, 1998 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. He was born April 27, 1921 in Dardanelle, AR to the late Frank and Mattie Mathney Swilley. He was a member of the Dardanelle Assembly of God Church, Boyce Woods VFW Post 3141 in Dardanelle and was a retired coalminer and millworker for Tom Jones Lumber Company and Renee Sims Builder Supply.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Crow Swilley of Dardanelle; two sons, John Swilley of Pinesville, LA and Jerry Swilley of Pottsville, AR; two daughters, Judy Collins and Sherry Wood both of Dardanelle, AR; two brothers, David Swilley of Olympia, WA and Charles Konoye of Austin, TX; four sisters, Rachel Tilmon and Billie Hicks both of Dardanelle, AR, Frances Fink of Austin, TX and Marie Gilda of Ohio; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Service was held February 27 at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. David Jay officiating. Interment was in the Brearley Cemetery at Dardanelle by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Garry Collins, Larry Collins, Matthew Wood, Jamie Jackson, Buster Berryhill, Tommy Berryhill, Travis Ward. Honorary Boyce Woods VFW Post 3141 in Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 4, 1998)
Mrs. J. F. Swilling passed away at the family home on North Robinson street at 10:30 Tuesday morning. She had been sick about four weeks with a complication of diseases. Mrs.
Swilling was but tbirty-two years of age and is survived by her husband, three small children, her father, seven brothers and two sisters. She was a kind and lovable woman of true Christian character, and enjoyed the respect and love of a great many friends. She had lived in Cleburne for seven years, coming here from Hico.
The remains were taken to Hico last night and the funeral will be held at that place this afternoon. The friends of the bereaved family extend them deep sympathy in their time of sorrow. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Cleburne Morning Review Newspaper, Cleburne, Texas, Obituary was published on Jan 27, 1915)
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