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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)
Joe Frank Swilling age 75, native of Belleville and resident of Russellville died in a Little Rock hospital Thursday, August 11, 1960. He was a retired employee of the Dardanelle-Russellville Railroad Company, member of the Assembly of God Church and a son of the late Irving and Margaret Patterson Swilling.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Jennie Belle Mackie Swilling; one son Thomas Swilling of Little Rock; and one grandson, Richard Swilling of Little Rock. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, August 18, 1960)
Linton Swilling Killed In Wreck-Linton Swilling, former local resident, was killed in a car wreck in New Mexico Saturday. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, March 22, 1951)
Mrs. W.A. Swilling, 72, of Havana, Saturday, March 22, 1947. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, March 27, 1947)
Willie Swilling, age 75, Conway, formerly of Russellville, died last week at a hospital in Conway and was buried in Russellville.
He is survived by his wife and several children. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb or Mar 1940)
Monroe Swinford, age 78, died at the Veterans Hospital in Little Rock July 21st. He was born in Searcy County and was a resident of Gould. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Primitive Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, James Jr., of California; four daughters, Maudie Mae Burnett of Plainview, Lorene Smith of Gould, Ruby Lee of Pine Bluff, Inez Reeves of Dyer; two brothers, Jack Swinford of Bakersfield, California and Bud Swinford of Fayetteville; 16 grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
Funeral was Tuesday in Hunts Cemetery at Tate Town. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on July 1963)
Monroe Swinford, age 78, died at the Veterans Hospital in Little Rock July 21st. He was born in Searcy County and was a resident of Gould. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Primitive Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, James Jr., of California; four daughters, Maudie Mae Burnett of Plainview, Lorene Smith of Gould, Ruby Lee of Pine Bluff, Inez Reeves of Dyer; two brothers, Jack Swinford of Bakersfield, California and Bud Swinford of Fayetteville; 16 grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
Funeral was Tuesday in Hunts Cemetery at Tate Town. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on July 1963)
Lera Mae Swint, age 97, of Springdale, died December 24, 2007 in Springdale. She was born April 9, 1910 in Havana, AR, the daughter of Frank and Esta Barnes Rogers. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale and was a retired owner and manager of apartment buildings. She enjoyed reading and gardening.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Swint and an infant daughter, Mildred Marie.
She is survived by two daughters Betty Hale of Springdale and Mary Erickson of St. Louis Park, Minnesota; three sisters Irene Wooten of Springdale, Frankie Martin of Ventura, California and Rosemary McCarty of Springdale; five grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Thursday, December 27, 2007, at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Springdale, with Pastor Jack McCarty and David Hale officiating. Graveside services followed at McBride Cemetery in Havana, Arkansas under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.memfuneral.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 2, 2008)
Edna May Swor, 96, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2006, in Chico, Calif. Mrs. Swor was born in the family home in Belleville, Ark., on July 6, 1909, to Gerald and Ethel Thomson. She received her education in Belleville and as a high school student was offered a music scholarship after winning a statewide piano competition. However, she chose to marry Elzy T. Swor on November 25, 1926. In 1934, Elzy and Edna moved to Somis, Calif., and later to Ventura. With a growing family, Edna supplemented their income by packing oranges and lemons and working as a semstress in a sport clothing factory from which she retired. Elzy and Edna were active members of the Ventura Assembly of God church for many years. Edna enjoyed amily gatherings, visiting friends, sewing, playing the piano, crossword puzzles, gardening, traveling, and watching her sons and grandsons play ball. She made many Raggedy Ann dolls for family and friends. Mrs. Swor was a resident of Ventura for 65 years before moving to Orland, Calif., to live with her daughter and son-in-law. She was a devoted, loving, and compassionate wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her sense of humor, laughter, friendly smiles, and big hugs for everyone, with a quiet "God bless you," will be missed by all who knew her. An infant son, Elzy T.
Jr., and husband Elzy preceded her in death. Mrs.
Swor's survivors are her sons Bill and his wife, Neila, of Canby, Ore., Don and his wife, Shirley, of Ventura; daughter, Anna Porter, and her husband, Wally, of Orland, Calif.; her extended family, Mason and Caroline Parish of Ventura; 15 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; her sister, Elena Elliott of Camarillow; sisters-in-law, Ina Thompson of Camarillo and Norine Adair of Oxnard; and many nieces and nephews. Viewing will be held at 1 p.m.
Sunday, March 12, at the Charles Carroll Funeral Home, 15 Teloma Drive. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., also, at the funeral home. A private burial will take place at the Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, Ventura. Arrangements under the Charles Carroll Funeral Home, Ventura, California. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,The Ventura County Star Newspaper, Ventura, California, Obituary was published on March 10, 2006)
Dr. James Donald Sykes, age 59 of Dardanelle, died January 13, 2003 at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. He practiced medicine as a pediatrician and family physician for 32 years. Most recently he practiced as a family physician in Dardanelle, was the Medical Director for Dardanelle Nursing Center, and on the staff Dardanelle Hospital. He was board certified American Board of Pediatrics, Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, a member of the Arkansas Family Practice Association. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War in which he served as a Lt. Colonel in the United States Air Force. He was a deacon at Dardanelle First Baptist Church. Dr. Sykes received a Bachelors degree from Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, and was a 190 graduate of the University of Arkansas College of Medicine. He served his internship and residency at Wilford Hall USAF Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. He served as Deputy Commander, Little Rock AFB Hospital. He also practiced in El Dorado, Paragould, and Waldron.
He was preceded in death by parents, Harry and Dorothy Sykes and sisters, Pat Revere and Angie Johnson.
Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Jeanne Carol Fortner Sykes; three sons and daughters-in-law Dr. Jeffery Dean and Sarah Sykes of Arkadelphia, John David and Sheri Sykes; grandson, Jared James Sykes and an eagerly expected second grandchild, all or Russellville, Jason Donald and Tanna Sykes, also of Russellville; brothers; Dr. Robert Sykes of Nashville, AR, and Worthy Sykes of Little Rock; sisters, Jean Hope of Hot Springs and Dr. Jo Chesser of Little Rock and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were held Thursday at the First Baptist Church of Dardanelle with the Rev. Milton Cowling officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery Dardanelle by Cornwell Funeral Home Dardanelle. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Dardanelle or to St. Judes Hospital, Memphis, TN. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 22, 2003)
Roy Syler, age 28 of Perryville, died Sunday, September 18. He was a carpenter, a native of Waldron, and the son of Robert Syler of Hot Springs, and Mrs. Willodean James of Nola.
Survivors include, other than his parents, his wife, Mrs. Karen Mitchell Syler, and one daughter, Miss Patricia Lynn Syler of the home; one brother, Roscoe Wagner of Mountain Pine; two step-brothers, Glenn James of Dardanelle and Garry James of Gravelly; one step-sister, Mrs. Katy Collins of Texas; and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Eloise Fowler of Nola.
Funeral services were held at the Nola Church of Christ Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 with Jerry Almond and Owen Hunnicutt officiating. Interment was in the Parks Cemetery. Casket Bearers were Larry Mitchell, Ray Rhodes, Roy Wagner, Royce Fowler, Gerold Stove, and Dester Billingsley. Arrangements and services were in care of the Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,The Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sept 21, 1977)
Sandy Michelle Syler of Perryville, infant daughter of Roy and Darlene Mitchell Syler, died in the St. Vincent Hospital July 28.
Besides her parents she is survived by one sister, Patrica Lyenn; and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil James of Danville and Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Mitchell of Gravelly.
Graveside services were at the Parks Cemetery near Gravelly, Wednesday morning at 10:00 with Rev. W. O. Hunnicutt officiating. Services and arrangements were in care of Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,The Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 7, 1973)
Doyle Lee Tackett, age 78, or Atkins, AR died Saturday, September 7, 2002. He was a retired farmer, a member of the Atkins First Baptist Church and a Navy Veteran of World War II.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Arlie, Euel and Leland Tackett and a sister, Nola Hurley.
Survivors include, his wife of 55 years, Margaret "Polly" Carter Tackett; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Othelia Tackett of Atkins and Andy and Debbie Tackett of Danville; three grandsons and a granddaughter-in-law, Wesley Tackett of Atkins, Dustin and Jennifer Tackett of Atkins and Andrew Tackett of Danville, AR; a sister, Stella Pierce of Fordland, MO and two brothers, Alvis Tackett of Atkins and Rayburn Tackett of Russellville, AR.
Funeral service was Monday at Lemley Funeral Chapel in Atkins, officiated by the Rev. Mark Griffith and the Rev. David Bishop. Burial was in the Atkins City Cemetery by Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins. Pallbearers were Ronald Pierce, Larry, David, Tommy and Eddie Tackett and Larry Carter. Honorary were Burl Hurley, Euel Harelson, Kent Dollor, Leon Anderson, Dorothy Wiley, Alta Mae Kimberlin, Bill Bartlett and James Alexander. Memorials may be made to the Atkins First Baptist Church Building Fund, 305 Ave. Two N. E. Atkins, AR 72823. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 11, 2002)
Rev. Edward Tackett, 83, of Farmington, AR., a longtime teacher and pastor in Havana, died on December 25, 2005. Rev. Tackett was active in the Havana community in community, city, school and church affairs for 36 years. He was in the United States Coast Guard during World War II serving in the South Pacific and was discharged as a Boatswain's Mate, First Class. He pastored the Havana Assembly of God Church for thirty-six years and taught in the Havana Public School. He was an officer in Ruritan and a leader of Royal Rangers.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother, an infant brother and a sister, Beulah Lewis.
Funeral services were held Thursday, December 29, 2005 at the Havana Church of Christ with burial at the Havana Cemetery. See complete obituary this issue. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 4, 2006)
Rev. Edward Otho Tackett, 83, of Farmington, Arkansas went to be with the Lord, December 25, 2005. He was born June 10, 1922 in Hector, AR to Rev. Raymond and Laudra Tackett. He was in the United States Coast Guard during World War II serving in the South Pacific and was discharged as a Boatswain's Mate, First Class. He was a licensed ordained Assembly of God minister for fifty-six years, pastoring the Havana Assembly of God Church for thirty-six years. He taught in the Havana Public School. He was an active leader in community service as an officer in Ruritan and a leader of Royal Rangers. He attended Southwestern Bible College in Waxahachie, Texas and was graduated from John Brown University in Siloam Spring, Arkansas with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Bible and Religious Education. His greatest desire was to please the Lord. He often made the statement. "God is too wise to make a mistake and He loves us too much to do us wrong."
He was preceded in death by his father, mother, an infant brother and a sister, Beulah Lewis.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Ruth Tackett of the home; two sons, Edward Tackett, Jr. and wife Lanelle of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, John Tackett and wife Deborah of Arkadelphia, AR; three daughters, Rebekah Hill and husband Reverend Robert Hill of Spiro, Oklahoma, Judy Bancerowski and" husband Michael of Farmington, AR and Karen Miller and husband Charles of Crookston, Minnesota; one sister, Emma Jo Price of Russellville, AR; ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Thursday, December 29, 2005 at the Havana Church of Christ, with Burial at the Havana Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Pallbearers were Whick Stapleton, Bruce Bland, Ron Newton, Jeff Welch, Bobby Burrows and Johnny Ralph Burrows. Memorial contributions may be made to Hillcrest Assembly of God Children's Home, Stephen E. Zapp Administrator, 2325 Malvern Road, Hot Springs, Arkansas 71901. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 4, 2006)
Etta Mae Tackett, 81, of Russellville, died Sunday, May 15, 2005 at UAMS in Little Rock. The daughter of William and Polly Miller West, she was born March 14, 1924 in Steve, Arkansas. She was a Nurses Aide with Stella Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and retired in 1987. She was a member of the member and past Worth Matron of the London Chapter #549 of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Kelley Heights Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband Henry E. Tackett and her parents and two sisters, Estelle Blankenship and Etoy Sims and a brother John West.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Willard and Crystal Tackett, Lovelock, NV; three grandsons; great grandsons; three sisters, Hazel King, Centerville, Irene Murray, Russellville, Ruby Dickenson, Springdale; two great-great grandchildren; eleven nephews and five nieces. Funeral will be at 2 pm Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at Humphrey Chapel. Rev. Jack West will officiate. The Eastern Star will provide memorial rites. Burial will be at Pisgah Cemetery at Pottsville by Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, c/o Judy Murphy, Pope County Memorial Chair, 126 Lake-view Circle, Russellville, Arkansas 72802. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 18, 2005)
Ruth Lavann Black Tackett, age 82, of Spiro, OK, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 22, 2008 in Spiro, OK. Born February 6, 1926 in Malvern, AR, she graduated from Malvern High and moved to Washington, D. C. where she helped in the World War II effort by working for the Price Adjustment Board. In 1944 she married Rev. Edward O. Tackett and they began their many years of ministry. She touched the lives of multiple generations as a compassionate lady who gave her life in service to others. She served the community both spiritually and physically, contributing her talents for many years to various organizations including the Senior Citizens Meals on Wheels, Heart Drive, Havana School Parent and Teachers Association, Havana 4-H Club, and in 1982 was the recipient of an award of recognition by the Governor's Office of Volunteer Citizens Participation. In addition to her service to others, Ruth Tackett will be remembered for her devotion to her family, kindness to those in freed and her dedication to ministry with her husband for over 50 years; with 36 years at the Havana Assembly of God Church.
Ruth Tackett is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Rev. Edward O. Tackett, her mother, Elna Jewell Jackson Black of Bearden, AR, and a brother, William Wilburn Black of Malvern, AR.
She is survived by two sons and their spouses Edward O. Tackett, Jr. and LaNelle of Broken Arrow, OK; John Stephen Tackett and Deborah of Arkadelphia, AR; three daughters and their spouses Rebekah Tackett Hill and Robert of Spiro, OK; Judy Tackett Bancerowski and Michael of Farmington, AR; and Karen Tackett Miller and Charles William of Crookston, MN. She is also survived by one brother, Jerrold H. Black and his spouse Eutrola, 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Services were held Saturday, May 24, 2008, at Western Yell County Church of Christ in Havana, AR with burial at the Havana Cemetery. Arrangements made by Mallow-Martin Funeral Home, Spiro, OK. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 28, 2008)
Verna Jewell Tackett, age 85, of Russellville, died Tuesday, July 17, 2001, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. A daughter of the late Marion Cicero and Maude Lee Walden Turner, she was born April 15, 1916, at Wing, Arkansas. She was the widow of William Doyle Tackett, and was an active member of the Pope County Democratic Women's Organization and the Friend's Sewing Club, and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Russellville.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, William D. "Bill" and Lynda Tackett of Danville; a daughter and son-in-law, Willette and Bill Lollar of North Little Rock; a brother and sister-in-law, Fay and Juanita Turner of Barling; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 2 P. M. Thursday, July 19, 2001, at the Shinn Chapel with Rev. David Hawkins officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Russellville, by Shinn Funeral Service. The family will receive friends on Thursday, from 1 P. M. until service time at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Russellville, or the Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 25, 2001)
Kimberly Diane (Balkenbush) Taff of Lamar, Arkansas went to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 29, 2012. Kimberly was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas on January 4, 1976. She grew up in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and attended Putnam City Schools and graduated from Waldron High School. She had recently started back to college and was pursuing her college degree.
Kimberly leaves behind to cherish her memory, two special girls, Kurstin Diane and Lillian Marie; husband William of the home; parents Trish and Roger Farrell of Edmond, OK; grandparents Wayne and Ethel Horn of Waldron, AR, Joe and Sally Balkenbush of Choctaw, OK and Anita Jeffery of Waldron, AR; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Kimberly was preceded in death by Jim Balkenbush and Charles Jeffery, Jr.
Service was June 2, 2012 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas, with Rev. Marvin Fredrick officiating. Interment was in the Pilot Prairie Cemetery east of Waldron, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas. You may leave words of remembrance and view Kimberly's video tribute by visiting: www.heritagememorialfh.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 6, 2012)
Cherri Lynn Talbot, age 47, of Havana, Arkansas, passed away May 23, 2009 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born October 14, 1961 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was a homemaker.
She is preceded n death by her son John Talbot and mother Anna Summerville.
She is survived by her husband Billy Talbot of the home; and four brothers, David, Owen, Donnie and Mike Summerville. Funeral arrangements are pending, under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 1, 2009)
John David Talbot, age 27 of Havana, AR was born July 22, 1980 in Benton, Arkansas. He passed away June 22, 2008 in Danville, Arkansas. The body was cremated under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home.
He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Anna Summerville.
He is survived by his parents, Billy and Cherri Talbot of Havana, Arkansas; grandmother, Calara Causey of Tyler, Texas; uncles, Mike, David, and Owen Summerville, Randy Talbot and Mario Talbot and Aunt Casey.
Obituary by Roberts Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 25, 2008)
Betty Talley Betty Louise Cossey Talley age 73 of Dardanelle went to be with her Lord on her birthday, February 6, 2012.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray L. Talley; an infant daughter; her parents, Perry and Bula Cossey; one brother, Jimmy Cossey.
Betty is survived by one daughter, Brenda and son-in-law Harold Abercrombie of Dardanelle; one son, Danny Ray Talley of Dardanelle; one sister, Joyce Cossey Martin of Dardanelle; two brothers, David and Freda Cossey of Dardanelle, Lonnie C. and Barbara Kendrick of Knoxville; and many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews and many precious friends. Betty was a Christian home maker, wife, mother and was employed by Tyson for 30 years in Dardanelle. She attended Amazing Grace Pentecostal Church of God in Dardanelle.
Memorial Services will be held at 10:00A.M., Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the Amazing Grace Pentecostal Church of God in Dardanelle with Rev. Johnny Whorton officiating. In Lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to the Amazing Grace Pentecostal Church of God, 860 Hwy 22 West, Dardanelle, Arkansas 72834. Cremation Arrangements By Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,This Obituary was published 15 Feb 2012, On-Line at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com. )
Curt Talley, Age 22, of Dardanelle, died Monday, June 16, 1997, at the University of Arkansas Medical Center in Little Rock. Curt was born June 25, 1974, in Dardanelle, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Christopher Lynn Talley, and by his maternal grandparents, Arlie and Flossie Tucker.
Survivors include father and stepmother, David and Stephanie Talley of Dardanelle; Mother and stepfather, Arlene and Jasper George of Danville; two brothers, Travis and Colten Talley of Dardanelle; Paternal Grandparents, Louie and Anna Talley of Dardanelle; Maternal Step-grandparents, Lloyd Reed and Betty Sue George of Danville; two stepbrothers, Jay and Jordan George of Danville; one stepsister, Jasmine George of Danville; and several uncles, aunts, and cousins.
Services will be Thursday at 2 p. m. at the Cornwell Chapel Dardanelle, with Brother Benny Baker officiating. Interment will be in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Casual attire requested by the family. Visitation, 7 to 9 Wednesday. Johnnie Moore (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 18, 1997)
Ethel Lee Talley, age 73, of Plainview died Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Baptist Medical Center. She was born January 6, 1939 at Shawnee, Ok to the late Ellwood and Lorine Michna Flood.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband, James "Jim" Talley of Plainview; a son, James and Phylis Hadley of Oklahoma City, OK; step daughter and son-in-law, Donice and Gene Warner of Lonoke; stepson, Butch and Lynn Talley of North Carolina; sister and brother-in- law, Mary Lou and Ray Coppin of Oklahoma City, OK; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren; a step granddaughter and many other family members.
Family will hold a Memorial Service at a later date. Cremation Arrangements By Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 9, 2012)
Mrs. Kathryn Talley, age 17, of Kansas City, Mo. formerly from the Mosley community in Yell County, died at a hospital in Kansas City on May 17.
Funeral services were on May 18, with burial in the Chickalah cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Louis Talley of Kansas City; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Miller of Mosley and several brothers and sisters of the home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, May 24, 1951)
Les Talley, age 68 of Dardanelle, AR died Saturday, June 28, 2003 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. He was born June 22, 1935 at Chickalah and was a son of the late George Henry and Lollie Mae Morgan Talley. He was a carpenter and had worked in the poultry industry. He was a member of the Army National Guard.
Other than his parents, a sister, three brothers and a grandson, Randy Reed, preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Betty H. Talley; a son, Lynn Talley of Dardanelle; two step-sons, Micheal Knuckles of Dardanelle and Ronnie Knuckles of Atkins; two daughters, Debbie Moore of Scott, AR and Diane Mitchell of Pinson, AL; a step-daughter, Celeste Knuckles of Russellville; two brothers, Louie Talley of Dardanelle and George Talley of England, AR; two sisters, Lillie Edmondson of Dardanelle and Ethel Yates of Russellville; 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 10 am, Wednesday, July 2nd at Shinn Chapel with Rev. David Jay and Rev. Jay Dockins officiating. Burial will be East Point Cemetery by Shinn Funeral Service. Pallbearers will be Lynn Talley, Ronnie, Micheal and Kenneth Knuckles, Homer Moore and Mark Mitchell. Honorary will be Rickey Talley. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 2, 2003)
Martha Jean "Fritz" Carter Talley age 86 of Dardanelle died Sunday, April 7, 2013. She was born January 16, 1927 in Little Rock to the late Dr. John L. Carter and Lena Loretta Masters Carter. She graduated Little Rock Senior High School (now Central) in 1944, then attended Little Rock Junior College from 1944-46, and graduated from Ouachita Baptist College (now University) in 1948. She was a teacher for Mabelvale and Pine Bluff Schools, Draughon's School of Business, and Lion's World Services for the Blind. She was a member of the Dardanelle First Baptist Church. She loved her family, Mt. Nebo, genealogy and going to the Dardanelle Senior Activity Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Nevath Vengimon Talley; sisters, Edith Modean Carter Hardage, Mary Sue Carter Payne, Helen Carter and Annette Carter "Peanut" Waters.
Survivors include her children, Loretta Talley Stehle and husband David of Benton, Sam Talley of Lonoke, Helen Talley Palacio of Fort Smith, Jonelle Talley Fulmer and husband Dane of Fort Smith, Martin Talley and wife Jo of Lonoke; one sister, Ruth Carter "Doty" Brooks of Texas; nine grandchildren, Nicholas and Lee Ann Stehle of Benton, Jonathan Stehle of Benton, David and Ali Parker of Georgia, Joshua and Cassandra Parker of Fort Smith, Zachary Parker of Russellville, Rachael and Robbie Woodall of Fort Smith, Chances Palacio of Fort Smith, Thomas and Chloe Fulmer of Virginia, Lucas Fulmer of Colorado; seven great grandchildren, Luke and Joelle Stehle, Makinzey, David and Noah Woodall, William Fulmer and Riley Parker.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Bro. Mike Smith officiating. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. In Lieu of Flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to First Baptist Church or the Dardanelle Senior Activity Center. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,pub. April, 2013 On-Line @ cornwellfuneralhomes.com)
Ray Talley, 61, of Dardanelle died Monday at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St Louis, MO. Born October 15, 1939 in the Shiloh Community near Dardanelle; he was the son of the late George and Louie Morgan Talley.
He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter, a sister, Lucy Watson, and two brothers, Walter and Lonnie Talley.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Cossey Talley, a son, Danny Talley, Dardanelle; a daughter, Brenda Talley, Dardanelle; three brothers, Louie Talley, Harkeys Valley; Lester Talley, Dardanelle; George Talley, Jr. Fairfield Bay; two sisters, Lillie Edmondson, Dardanelle, and Ethel Yates, Russellville, nephews, nieces, in-laws, and many friends.
Funeral services will be Friday 2:00 PM at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with the Rev. Joe Yates officiating. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery near Dardanelle by Cornwell Funeral Service Dardanelle. Nephews will serve as pallbearers; James Yates, Jason Yates, Lynn Talley, David Talley, Ricky Talley, Michael Ray Howard, Eugene Watson, Mike Cossey, Brad Cossey, Tracy Cossey, and Jeff Piatt. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 8, 2001)
William Lee "Bill" Talley, age 60 of Ola, AR died Thursday, September 12, 2002 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. He was born July 4, 1942 in Chickalah, AR to the late William Odell Talley. He was a retired employee of Wayne Farms and an Army Veteran.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Becky Johnson.
Survivors are his wife of 15 years, Mary Frank Talley; his mother, Ona Lee Conley Talley of Ranger, AR; three step-sons, Gerald Wayne McNeal of Ada Valley, Ronald Douglas McNeal of Conway, Glenn Allen McNeal of Perryville; a stepdaughter, Janet McNeal Campbell of Perryville; two brothers, George Talley of Dardanelle and Trevor Talley of Ranger; three sisters, Wanda Fay Green and Linda Dawson both of Danville, Belinda Jean Wilson of Ranger and Rebecca Johnson of Cove and eight grandchildren.
Graveside service was September 16, 2002 at Nimrod Cemetery, Plainview, AR with Rev. Norman Chenowith officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 18, 2002)
William Lester Talley, aged 60, died Friday at his home near Danville. A native of Arkansas, he was a son of the late A. J. and Rebecca Talley.
Surviving are two brothers, Tom and Virgil Talley, both of Danville; and six sisters, Mrs. O. K. Moore of Belleville, Mrs. Ruth Chapman of Missouri, Mrs. A. D. Shinn of Deleware, Mrs. Lillie Thrat of Blue Mountain and Mrs. Abb Tubs and Mrs. Louis Maudy, both of California. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, April 12, 1951)
Zane Burton Talley, age 61, of Danville passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2017. He was born December 27, 1955, in Alhambra, California to the late James O. & Joyce Burton Talley. He was a cabinet builder and musician. He loved his family and music. Zane was the keyboard player for the Midwestern Playboys Band.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his daughters, Jessica Barivierva & Derrick of Blanchard, OK; sons, Bryan Talley & Sarah of Hebert Springs; Joey Talley & Amanda of Dardanelle; brothers, Ron Talley of Australia; Grant Talley of California; Blake Talley of Vermont; Russell Talley of Little Rock; sisters Sandra Underwood of Perryville; Julie Robertson; grandchildren, Shelby, Blayne, Savannah, Abby and Noah; special friend and mother of his sons, Faye Talley; step-mom, Jean Talley of Russellville; mother-in-law, Jessie Yarbrough of Danville.
Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville & River Valley Crematory Dardanelle. Online guestbook and condolence at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 23, 2017)
Lois M. Dryer Tangye, age 78, of Centerville, AR died Friday, December 1, 2000 at Centerville, AR. She was born January 26, 1922 at Cuervo, NM to Fred and Daisy Dyer. She was a homemaker, mother and a Baptist.
She is survived by three sons, Roy, Frank and Fred Cogburn all of Centerville; a daughter, Margaret Braham of Centerville; two brother, Fred Dyer of El Paso, TX and Leroy Dyer of Alamogordo. NM; a sister, Charlotte Arnold of Alamogordo, NM; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Funeral service was December 4, 2000 at Humphrey Chapel with Rev. Don Rose officiating. The body was cremated. Arrangements under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 6, 2000)
Billy Don Tanner Sr. age 69 of Casa died Sunday, June 25, 2006. He was born March 1, 1937 at Homewood to Eliash Ogburn and Maudie Mae Davidson Tanner.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eliash Ogburn Tanner and Maudie Mae Davidson Tanner Hambright; brothers, James Tanner, sisters and brother-in-law, Melba Sue Porter and William "Dub" Porter.
Survivors include his children and their spouses, Terri and Tony McAlip of Harrison, Theresa and David Coffey of Center Ridge, Billy Tanner, Jr. and Tina Tanner of Pottsville, James Doyce Tanner of Morrilton, Kenneth and Melinda Tanner of Hattieville; sister and brother-in-law, Jeannie and Carl Henderson of Danville; nine grandchildren; one great grandson.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 28, 2006, 10:00 a. m. at Dardanelle Chapel, Dardanelle with Marvin Wise and Benny Robinson officiating. Internment will be in Casa Cemetery. Pallbearers: Benny Robinson, Bobby Jack Robinson, Cannon Wise, Richard Lee Wise, James Roy Porter, Roger Wise. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandsons, David Tanner, Joseph Tanner, Stephen Eric Dwiggins, Christopher Tanner, Matthew Tanner and Josh Tanner. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 28, 2006)
Clabe B. Tanner, 99, of Centerville died Sunday at his home. He was a native of Alabama, a retired farmer, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tanner and was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Blithe Johnson Tanner of the home; four daughters, Mrs. John Branson of Sheridan, Mrs. Annie Mercer and Mrs. Clara Via, both of Ola, and Mrs. Alvie Litsey of Dardanelle; 22 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 1965)
Clabe B. Tanner, 99, of Centerville died Sunday at his home. He was a native of Alabama, a retired farmer, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tanner and was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Blithe Johnson Tanner of the home; four daughters, Mrs. John Branson of Sheridan, Mrs. Annie Mercer and Mrs. Clara Via, both of Ola, and Mrs. Alvie Litsey of Dardanelle; 22 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 1965)
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