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Mrs. Dona Jane Tanner, age 91, of Casa died Saturday, November 8, 1986 at Yell County Nursing Home at Ola. She was the daughter of the late Seth and Emma Fitch Smith, and was a member of Casa Church of Christ.
Survivors include five sons, Delbert Whitfield of Perryville, Oscar Whitfield, Paul Whitfield and Jack Tanner of North Little Rock, and Justin Tanner of Concord; two daughters, Charlene Womble of Independence, Mo. and Loletta Rainey of Perryville; two brothers, Oscar Smith of California and Elmer Smith of Morrilton; two sisters, Bevie McGhee and Bytha Mizyaka of Arizona; 34 grandchildren, and 32 great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Tuesday at Casa Church of Christ by Bob Fallon. Burial will be in Fitch Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 tonight at Cornwell Funeral Home at Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Dovie Hamilton Tanner, age 94, of Russellville died Thursday, November 27, 2014 at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home. She was born October 9, 1920 at Deeberry, AR to the late Felix Hamilton and Nancy Aleen "Brown" Hamilton. She married C.B. Tanner on July 22, 1937 and they lived in Dardanelle. She was a member of the Dardanelle Calvery Baptist Church. She loved sewing, cooking and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents: her husband, C.B. Tanner; step mother, Ollie Cole Hamilton; one brother, Clarence Hamilton Sr.; sisters, Bonnie Daggs, Ola Mae Humphres, Lou Ella Bull and a son-in-law, Bill Bird.
Survivors include nine children, Jean Bird of Lonedell, MO, Terl Tanner and wife Lisa of Auroa, IL, Johnnie Tanner and wife Ann of Boerne, TX, Odis (Chuck) Tanner and wife Sara of Russellville, AR, Steve Tanner and wife Mary of Mexico, MO, Brenda Taylor and husband Pat of Carrollton, MS, Debbie Oswalt and husband Elmer of Daphne, AL, Donna Jenkins and husband David Galveston, TX, Gary Tanner and wife Brenda of Carrollton, MS, one adopted son, Bill Owens and wife Dee of Mission, TX; twenty six grandchildren; fifty one great grand children; four great great grandchildren and one great great grandson due in January 2015.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00A.M., Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at the Calvery Baptist Church in Dardanelle. Visitation will be held Monday, 5:00P.M. to 7:00P.M. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Casa Cemetery. Granddaughters will serve as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be her grandsons. In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made to Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home, 220 John Babish Lane, Russellville, Arkansas 7201. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (pub. Dec. 1, 2014, On-Line @ www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com) (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Her obituary was published 1 Dec 2014 on Line @ www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com. )
James Tanner, age 79, of Casa, AR died Friday, November 17, 2000 at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock, AR. He was born April 2, 1921 in Neely, AR to the late Jack and Annie Nelson Tanner. He was a World War II Army Veteran, a member of the Casa Baptist Church and a retired custodian for the Perry-Casa Public Schools.
He was preceded in death by, his wife, Lena Rainey Tanner; three brothers, George, John and James McGhee and a sister, Ann Cope.
Survivors include, two sons and daughters-in-law, Jackie and Peggy Tanner of Casa, AR and Jim and Vicki Tanner of No. Little Rock, AR; two sisters, Ruth Storment of Ola, AR and Lillie Mae Riley of Memphis, TN; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was Monday, November 20 at the Casa Baptist Church. Burial was in the Birta Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 22, 2000)
Michelle Tanner, age 20, of Ola, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2007. She was the daughter of Andy and Tami Tanner of Ola, Michelle was a student and of the Baptist faith.
Other than her parents, survivors include her brother, Aaron Tanner of Ola; paternal grandparents, Jackie and Peggy Tanner of Clinton; great-grand-, mother, Virginia Cruse of Casa; maternal grandparents, Tommy and Lexy Edwards of Adona; and grandmother, Pam Byrd of Perryville.
Funeral services were Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at Oppelo First Baptist Church with Bro. Gene Tanner officiating. Burial at Birta Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Pallbearers were Steve Lay, C. J. Tanner, Steve Harwell, Mike Bentley, Terry Miller and Wayne Whitt. Online guestbook www.harrisfuneralhomes.net to Michelle Tanner obit. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 19, 2007)
Lois Aliene Shade Taphorn passed away April 13th, 2006 in Carlyle, IL. She was born in Havana, AR to Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Shade and graduated from school in Havana.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alex Taphorn; one son, Paul; two sisters, Virvian Apple and Virginia Meuler and one brother, Lloyd Lee Shade.
She is survived by four daughters, Pat Taphorn and Anna Marie both of Denver, CO, Stedon Kohrman and Virginia Huesko both of Carlyle, IL; two sisters, Mary Pike of Long Beach, CA, Jacque Briggs of Russellville, AR; one brother, Lytle Shade of Oxnard, CA; seven grandchildren; one great granddaughter and many nieces, nephews and friends. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 26, 2006)
Paul Barnard Taphorn, age 54, of Beckmeyer, Ill passed away on February 25, 2002 in a Florida Hospital after 9 series of heart attacks from which he failed to recover. He was in Florida to visit his son and family.
He was preceded in death by his father, and infant sister and grandparents, L. J. and Mrs. Shade, formerly of Havana.
Survivors include his mother, Aileen Shade Taphorn of Beckmeyer, formerly of Havana, AR; one son, one grandson and four sisters, Helen, Virginia, Patricia and Ann Marie. Also aunts, uncles, several nephews, nieces and cousins. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 13, 2002)
C. E. "Gene" Tapp, age 90, a resident of Alma and formerly of Russellville, died Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at his home. He was born June 7, 1923, at Havana to Millard Fillmore and Mollie Davis Tapp.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Johnnie Tapp; a son, Ronald Dean Tapp; two brothers; and one sister. He was a United States Army Veteran of WWII and Korea.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Eugene and Dana Tapp of Alma; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Bill Tapp and Loyce and Betty Tapp, all of Havana; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Joyce Adair of Havana, and Pat and Martin Feeney of Benton; three grandchildren, Stan Tapp, Kelsey Tapp and Bryant Vaughter; and three great-grandchildren.
The graveside service and burial was June 29, 2013, at Moore's Chapel Cemetery near Waveland under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. The Rev. Joe Loyce Tapp will officiate. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on July 3, 2013)
C. E. "Gene" Tapp, age 90, a resident of Alma and formerly of Russellville, died Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at his home. He was born June 7, 1923, at Havana to Millard Fillmore and Mollie Davis Tapp.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Johnnie Tapp; a son, Ronald Dean Tapp; two brothers; and one sister. He was a United States Army Veteran of WWII and Korea.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Eugene and Dana Tapp of Alma; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Bill Tapp and Loyce and Betty Tapp, all of Havana; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Joyce Adair of Havana, and Pat and Martin Feeney of Benton; three grandchildren, Stan Tapp, Kelsey Tapp and Bryant Vaughter; and three great-grandchildren.
The graveside service and burial was June 29, 2013, at Moore's Chapel Cemetery near Waveland under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. The Rev. Joe Loyce Tapp will officiate. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on July 3, 2013)
James Edwin Tapp, Sr., of Del City, Oklahoma went to be with his Lord on Monday, October 26, 2009, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. He was born on September 8, 1920 in Cedar Creek West, Arkansas to Millard Fillmore and Mollie (Davis) Tapp. James was the oldest son in a family of eight children, and grew up in a farming area in Arkansas. He attended school at Havana, Arkansas and graduated in 1939. He also taught school for a year. At a party in 1942, James went for a walk with the young lady that became the love of his life. He married Gracie Estelle Walker on August 22, 1942. He and Gracie were together for 67 years.
James served with honor in the Army during both World War II and the Korean Conflict. Besides several locations in the U. S., he served tours in North Africa, France, Italy, Germany and South Korea during his Army career. He retired from the Army after 20 years of service to his country as a Sergeant Major in 1962. After retiring from the Army, James joined the workforce of Tinker Air Force Base as a civil service employee and worked his way up to a supervisory position before retiring for the second time in 1982. For 21 years, James was a member of the Del View Baptist Church in Del City, Oklahoma. Members of the Del View Baptist Church were like a second family to James, and he was very active in the church, serving faithfully as Sunday school teacher, usher, and a member of the Prime Timers group. Church members joined other friends and family in competing with James at a variety of games. He was a great competitor and loved playing a variety of games. James often won, but whether he won or lost, he made you feel like he had won. James was an intelligent, talented, hardworking man who supported his friends and family. A wonderful sense of humor, and a very special love and concern for others made James unique. He will be greatly missed by all of his friends and family. James was preceded in death by his parents, Millard and Mollie; sister Mildred Karnes and brother, Pete.
He is survived by his sons, James Tapp, Jr. and wife Virginia of Del City, OK. and Charles Tapp and wife Janie of El Paso, TX. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Kimberly Taylor and family of Havana, AR.; James Tapp III and family of Pampa, TX.; Jason Tapp and family of Oklahoma City, OK.; Stephanie Tapp of San Joes, CA., John Paul Tapp and family of Gonzalez, LA., and Charles Tapp and family of Oklahoma City, OK., and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Saturday, October 31, 2009 in Oklahoma City, OK. Memorials may be made to The Del View Baptist Church Capital Improvement Fund, 2500 S. Bryant, Del City, Oklahoma 73115. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 4, 2009)
Johnnie M. Chappell Tapp, age 84, a resident of Russellville, died Monday, September 7, 2009, at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was born December 23, 1924, at Havana to James Henry and Ruth Robbins Chappell.
She was preceded in death by a son, Ronald Dean Tapp; three borthers; and a sister.
Survivors include her husband of 67 years, Gene Tapp of Russellville; a son, Eugene Tapp of Russellville; a daughter-in-law; four sisters; four grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
The graveside service and burial will be at 10 a. m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2009, at Moore's Chapel Cemetery at Waveland under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. The online obituary and guestbook are available at WWW.shinnfuneral.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 9, 2009)
Loyce Lawrence Tapp, age 83, of Havana passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. He was born April 11, 1930 in Waveland, AR. to the late Millard Filmore and Mollie Davis Tapp. He was a Navy Korea Veteran and a bookkeeper for Petit Jean Poultry. Preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Gene, Pete, and James Tapp; sister, Mildred Karnes; great-grandson, Noah Ollin Terrell.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years Betty Jo Tapp; sons & daughters-in-law, Joe & Dee Tapp of Greenbrier; Toby & Stacy Tapp of Havana; daughter & son-in-law, Tammy & Bruce Bland of Belleville; brother Bill Tapp of Havana; sisters, his twin Joyce Adair of Havana; Patrica Feeny of Benton; grandchildren, Brad & Kristen Bland of Belleville; Buffy & Joe Terrell of Belleville; Haley & Matt Taylor of Havana; Bryce & Zach Keller of Havana; great-grandchildren, Michael Lawrence Keller and Ella Claire Bland.
Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Moores Chapel with Bro Joe Tapp officiating. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to American Heart Association 7272 Greenville Ave. Dallas, TX 75231 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 Jan 8, 2014)
Millard F. "Pete" Tapp, Jr. age 64, of Waveland, AR died Monday, May 25, 1998 at his home. He was born February 12, 1934 in Havana, AR to the late Millard F. Sr. and Mollie Davis Tapp. He was a retired Vietnam Navy Veteran and life time member of the Havana VFW.
He is survived by his wife, Eula Faye Shipman Tapp; one son, Millard F. Tapp III of Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin; one daughter, Melinda Cole of Lowell, AR; four brothers, James Tapp of Del City, OK, Eugene Tapp of Russellville, AR, William Tapp and Loyce Tapp both of Havana, AR; three sisters, Mildred Karnes and Joyce Adair both of Havana, AR and Patricia Fenney of Benton, AR; two grandsons, Tristan Cole of Lowell, AR and Colton Tapp of Whitefish Bay, WI; also included are several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be today, Wednesday, May 27, 1998 at 2:00 p. m. at the Moore's Chapel Cemetery by Rev. James Robinson. Service by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers will be Warner Harger, Tom Berry, Jimmy Miller, Bruce Mitchell, Bruce Bland and Larry Harger. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 27, 1998)
Mrs. Mollie Davis Tapp, age 85, of Havana died Monday, June 30, 1986 at Oak Manor Nursing Home at Booneville. She was a native of Yell County and daughter of the late William and Ida Holliman Davis.
Survivors include her husband, Millard Tapp; five sons, James Tapp of Oklahoma City, Okla., Gene Tapp of Russellville, and William, Loyce and Pete Tapp of Havana; three daughters, Mildred Karnes and Joyce Adair of Havana, and Pat Feeny of Benton; two brothers, Joe and Jack Davis of Havana; two sisters, Dona Ross of Little Rock and Ola Tennis of Winston, Calif.; 21 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 10 a. m. Wednesday at Moore's Chapel Church by the Rev. Bill Storts. Burial will be in Moores Chapel Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service of Danville. Grandsons will serve pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 tonight at Corn well Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Oda Lee Tapp age 81 of Havana passed away Thursday, July 5, 2012 at the Yell County Nursing Home in Ola. She was born April 13, 1931 in Amity, AR. to the late William Marion & Nora Belle Avirett Lowery.
She was preceded in death by her parents; infant daughter Gloria Lee Tapp and brother J.W. Lowery.
Survivors include husband of 64 years, William "Bill" Tapp, Sr.; children, Peggy & Larry Clemons of Fayetteville; Betty & Renne Nance of Nixa, MO; William, Jr. & Vickie Tapp of Gravette, AR; brothers, Harold & Laverne Lowery of Havana; Carol & Betty Lowery of Havana; sisters, Tiny Harger of Havana; Christine & Kenneth Haulmark of Russellville; 4 grandchildren and 6 great- grandchildren.
Funeral service was July 7, at Moore's Chapel Church with officiating. Burial was at Moore's Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers included, Eugene Tapp, Joe Tapp, Thomas Harger, Johnny Lowery, Jim Haulmark and Chad Palmertree. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, pub. Jul 11, 2012) (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Her obituary was published 11 Jul 2012, Danville, Yell County, Arkansas. )
Chessie Millard Tarkington, age 77, of Reeds Springs, MO died Thursday, November 25, 1999 at her home. She was born September 24, 1922 at Dutch Creek, Yell County, AR to the late Kenyon and Rachel Wilkins Millard. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by, her husband, Carl Tarkington; five sons, Carl Tarkington, Jr. James Tarkington, William Tarkington, Coy Tarkington and Timmy Tarkington; a brother, Chesley Millard; a grandson, Brian Tarkington and a great-granddaughter, Cassie Moore.
She is survived by, three sons, Chuck Tarkington and Danny Tarkington both of Russellville, AR and Johnny Tarkington of Brickeys; six daughters, Tiney Await of Reeds Springs, MO, Coraleen Trammel and Patsy Finley both of Enid, OK, Wanda Dean of Clio, MI and Betty Evens and Verna Stevenson both of Harrisburg; four brothers, Kenneth Millard of Dardanelle, AR and Roy, Loyd and James Millard all of Pahuska, OK; three sisters, Lillian Hasten and Tressie Chronister both of Dardanelle, AR and Anna Bee Master of Enid, OK; 33 grandchildren and 48 great-grandchildren.
Services were Monday at the Shinn Chapel with Vaughn Morris Reynolds officiating. Burial was in East Point Cemetery near Russellville by Shinn Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to the Western Arkansas Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, 322 North Greenwich, Fort Smith, AR 72901. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 1, 1999)
HOT SPRINGS - Edward Mitchell Tarkington, age 82, of Hot Springs, a retired construction worker, died Sunday.
The body will be cremated. Arrangements are by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway.
Survivors are two half brothers, Dee M. Green of Searcy and Dan W. Green of Judsonia. (SSDI DOB: 8/27/1905) (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 10/18/1987)
Elvin Tarkinton, age 54, of Plainview, AR passed away on November 28, 2002 at a Hot Springs Hospital. He was born on August 8, 1948 in Oden, Arkansas to the late Leslie W. and Emma L. Abernathy Tarkinton.
He is preceded in death by his parents Leslie and Emma Abernathy Tarkinton, and 2 brothers Sherrell Tarkinton and Boyd Tarkinton.
Survivors include his wife, Jearldean Potter Tarkinton; a son, Danny Wayne Tarkinton; a daughter and son-in-law, Hettie Christine and Randall Watson; 3 grandchildren, Kinsey Malynn Tarkinton, Kirsten Watson, Christopher Alan Watson; three sisters, Teresa Gossett and Jeanette Wingfield of Oden, AR, Pauline Wright of Phoenix, AR; 3 brothers, Carroll Tarkinton of Pencil Bluff, AR, Louis and Doyle Tarkinton of Forrest Grove, Oregon; a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Services were Saturday, November 30, 2002 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Oden, AR with Brother Kyle Cowart officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olive Cemetery under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mt. Ida, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 4, 2002)
Jearldean Tarkinton passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 7th, 2018 with her children and sister, Nadean Jones, at her side. Jearldean was born July 30th, 1947 in Aly, Arkansas to Otto and Verl Potter. She was a wonderful mother to her children, Danny & Christina, and loving wife to her husband, Elvin, of 31 years before he passed in 2002. They loved living in the country and enjoyed fishing and camping together with family and friends. She was very close to her mother and father, whom she lived next to and looked after until they passed. Quiet, unassuming and down-to-earth, she never wanted to be the center of attention. She was a compassionate, caring and empathetic person who would do whatever she could to help her family and friends. What you saw is what you got with her - no pretenses. She was genuine. Jearldean spent 40+ years of her life working at Munro & Company (Mt. Ida Footwear) where she loved her job and co-workers. They were her 2nd family.
Jearldean is survived by her children Danny Tarkinton of Mt. Ida; Christina Watson and her husband Randy of DeRidder, LA; grandchildren - Kinsey Tarkinton of Bella Vista, AR; Kirsten and Christopher Watson of DeRidder, LA; siblings - Vanita Spears, Nadean Jones, and Carney Potter; numerous nieces and nephews; and special family members - Janice Potter (cousin) and Sue Lowe (aunt).
She was preceded in death by her parents Otto & Verl Potter and siblings - Doris Clemmons, Jerry Whitworth and James Potter. The family wishes to recognize the outstanding care and support that Jearldean received from the Montgomery County Nursing Home staff during her battle with lung cancer.
Graveside service was held on Saturday January 13, 2018 at 10:00 am at Mount Olive Cemetery in Oden, AR. Arrangements were made under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home of Mount Ida, AR. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 24, 2018)
Flora Ophelia Pemberton Manes Tarlton June 13, 1921 - September 11, 2006. Flora Ophelia Pemberton Manes Tarlton, age 85, of Pine Bluff, formerly of Gould, died Monday. She was born June 13, 1921, in Yell County, a daughter of the late Port Pemberton and Myrtle Belle Yancy Pemberton. She was a member of the Garrett Bridge Assembly of God. She was a retired seamstress for Bassett.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Tarlton; five sons, Clyde Curt, Garland Manes and three infant sons; one sister, Margaret Jones; one grandchild; and two great grandchildren.
Survivors include one son, George Manes Jr. of Pine Bluff; one stepson, Curtis Lee Tarlton of California; one brother, Clyde Pemberton of Corcoran, Calif.; one sister, Doley Runnells of Pine Bluff; 14 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p. m. Wednesday at Griffin Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe Poss officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p. m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Star City Calvary Assembly of God, 279 Alco Rd. Star City, Ark. 71667. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Mary Fowler Leek, Newspaper: Pine Bluff Commercial, Pine Bluff, Arkansas, 9/13/2006)
Betty Cobb Tate, age 73 of Danville, died Saturday, May 31, 2008 at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville. She was born February 22, 1935 in Magazine to the late Walter and Eula Mae Vinzant. She was a retired clerk for Western Auto in Danville and a member of the Wilson Freewill Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents and first husband, Jake Cobb.
Survivors include her husband of thirty years, Rupert Tate; three sons, Randy Cobb of Roland, Oklahoma, Mike Cobb of Pottsville and Mitch Tate of Danville; two daughters, J. W. Vinzant of Alabama; three sisters, Margie Kellar of Belleville, Janie Robb of New Mexico and Jerrie Wells of Texas; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Services were held Tuesday, June 3 at the Wilson Freewill Baptist Church in Belleville with Brother Jeff Henderson officiating. Interment will be in Earl Ladd cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Arkansas Children's Hospital, 800 Marshall Street, Little Rock, AR 72202. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 4, 2008)
Charles Rex Tate, age 89, of Booneville, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017, at his home. He was born February 22, 1928, in Blair, Oklahoma to the late Charles and Ina Powers Tate. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a retired professional truck driver, and owner operator for many years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife and mother of his children Marilyn; brother, John Tate.
Survivors include his wife Twilah June; daughters, Stacie Roddy (Wally) of Montana, Sharlene "Bubba" Woodard (Mike) of Danville, step son, Dr. Lance Phillips (Dr. Ann Roland) of Missouri; sister, Betty Parrish of Dardanelle; brother, Fred Tate (Valera) of Conway; grandchildren; Brittany Blankenship (Todd), Zach Tate (Krista), Callie Kimball (Daniel); step grandchildren, Elaine Phillips and Dr. Kevin Phillips (Sarah); six great grandchildren; A special great nephew, Rock Joseph Burrows and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jim Courtney officiating. Visitation was from 6 to 8 pm Monday at the Danville Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was at Moss Creek Cemetery in Danville. Pallbearers included, Mike Parrish, Ron Ford, Bob Murphy, Zach Tate, John Tate and Lance Phillips. Honorary Pallbearers were Pokie Gilbert, Ed Page, Robert Buford, Woodrow Wood, Robert Smith, Harold Blalock and Dr. John Westwood. 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 Mar 22, 2017)
James Eldon, 2 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Tate, Moss Creek, died at the home of his Uncle Chas Tate, Monday, August 10, after a few hours illness.
He is survived by his parents, a sister Lavoy, and grandparents.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. H.C. Couchman, Danville Methodist pastor, and he was laid to rest in the Moss Creek cemetery. Smith Funeral Home was in charge. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 13, 1942)
John Thomas "J.T." Tate, age 73, of Russellville, AR died Friday, July 4, 2003 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. He was a son of the late Charles Henry and Ina Powers Tate and was born October 17, 1929 at Blair, OK. He was retired from the U. S. Navy as a chief petty officer, serving 20 years, during which he was a member of Operation Deep Freeze in 1967, which built McMurdo Base in Antarctica. He retired from Bechtel Corporation after 18 years of service both overseas and at Arkansas Nuclear One. He was a Baptist, a 32nd Degree Mason, a member of the Disabled American Veterans and a member of Veterans of Foreign War Post 3141 in Dardanelle, AR.
He is survived by his wife, Anita J. Tate; a step-son, Eric Pinkston of Arcadia, CA; a step-daughter, Bobbie Coleman of Tulsa, OK; two brothers, Charles Rex Tate of Booneville, AR and Fred Lynn Tate of Conway; a sister, Betty Sue Parrish of Dardanelle and two grandchildren.
Funeral service was July 7, 2003 at Shin Chapel in Russellville, officiated by Rev. Todd Davis. Burial was in Rest Haven Memorial Park by Shinn Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Bob Bata, Bob Callan, Dover Caldwell, Freddie Collins, Leslie Crow and Jim Martin; honorary were Bill Mashek, Mike Shinault, Roy Aday, John Thone, Bud Burnett and Bill Bryson. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 9, 2003)
Johnnie L. Tate, age 73 of Waldron, AR died Wednesday, June 24, 1998 at the Waldron Hospital. He was a retired painter and operated the Lion Station in Waldron for several years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Waldron.
He is survived by two daughters, Johnnie Sue Brown of Havana and Ann Hunt of Waldron, AR; three sons, Gary Tate of Waldron, Larry Tate of Havana and Bill Tate of Panama, OK; 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held Friday, June 26, 1998 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at the Birdsview Cemetery in Waldron. Pallbearers were Russell Brown, Tony Tate, Shawn Hunt, Clay Hunt, Lincoln Tate, Ron Jackson and Allen Craig. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 8, 1998)
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary A. Tate, 76, who died at 10:40 a. m. Sunday in the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. Walter Padgett were held Wednesday at 2 p. m. in the Danville Baptist Church. Officiating at the last rites were Rev. Jack Hull, pastor. Burial was in Danville Cemetery beside her husband, Thomas Tate, who died in May, 1945. Mrs. Tate was born February 14, 1876 in Scott County and had been a lifelong resident of Arkansas. Before moving to Perry County in 1954, she had resided in Rover, Danville, Plainview, Belleville and various other Yell county communities. She had also lived in Hot Springs and Benton.
Besides Mrs. Padgett, she is survived by five other daughters, Mrs. Ida Albright, Oakland, Calif, Mrs. Martha Willard, Harlingen, Tex. Mrs. Susan Brown, Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Katherine Elmer, New Orleans, La. and Mrs. Betty Ann Chronister, Cleveland, Ohio; three sons, Jacob Carey of Seattle, Wash., John R of Little Rock and Richard of San Bernardino, Calif, 22 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 2, 1955)
Rupert Tate, age 83, Danville, died Saturday. Born in Moss Creek to the late Marion and Minnie Williams Tate. Member of the Wilson Free Will Baptist, Retired Lineman, Yell County Telephone. Preceded in death by his parents, wife Betty Cobb Tate, mother of his children Dorothy Pool Tate, Brothers, Marcus, Bob, Roy, and Ray Tate, a sister Ina.
Survivors are his children, Mitch and Retha Tate, Danville, Randy Cobb, Roland, Mike Cobb, Pottsville, Nancy and Mark Feldman, Harrison, Sandy Davis, England, Arkansas, six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Funeral Services were held Monday at the Danville First Baptist Church. Burial was in Earl Ladd Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bartley Bell, Jim Bo Rogers, Jake James, James Mitchell, Harold Pierce, Johnny Baker. Arrangements were by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 11, 2009)
Billie Jo Tatum, age 69 of Havana, died Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at home. She was born August 10, 1938 in Marshall to the late Roy Wayne and Ona Reynolds Reed. She was a mother and homemaker.
Her survivors include her husband of 50 years, Al Tatum; daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and David Catlett of Belleville, Robin Tatum of Havana, Jeannie and Mike Purcell of Estonalle, GA, Teressa and Kenneth Purcell of Estonalle, GA; sons, Steve Tatum of Denver, CO, Robert Tatum of MT, Dusty Tatum of Havana; step-mother, Gladys Reed of McCrory; brothers, Coy and Ethel Reed of Rover, Wayne Reed of Stillwater, OK, Dee, Troy, and Larry Reed of AR; half-sister Mary Ann Reed of TN; 7 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held Saturday, September 8, at Havana First Baptist Church with the Rev. Charlie Bird officiating. Burial was in Havana Cemetery in Havana. Pallbearers were her nephews Heath Tatum, Petey Tatum, Troy Reed, Billy Wayne Reed, Justin Reed and Daniel Kelly. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 12, 2007)
Mr. Buford Tatum, aged 54 years, died suddenly at his home in Danville Sunday afternoon, death being due to a heart attack. He is survived his wife; one daughter, Miss Katherine Tatum, who is a student in Knoxville, Tenn.; and four sons, B. L. Tatum, a student in Arkansas Tech, Russellville, and William, Walker and Tommy Tatum, of the home. Mr. Tatum, a veteran of World War I, was a respected and a useful citizen. He served two terms as Circuit Clerk of Yell County, and during his tenure of office established an outstanding record for efficiency and attention to duty. His funeral, held Tuesday afternoon, was attended by sorrowing friends from every section of the County. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Newspaper: Post-Dispatch, 7/9/1945)
Buford Levi "B.L." "Red" Tatum Jr., age 84, of Danville passed away Saturday, October 13, 2010 at River Valley Medical Center. He was born December 26, 1927 to the late Buford Levi, Sr. & Novella Walker Tatum. He was a Navy Veteran, a retired professor from Arkansas Tech University, a member of Danville United Methodist Church, retired Chief of Fisheries in North Carolina, retired Chief of Fisheries in Oklahoma and Danville Master Mason Lodge #41. Preceded in death wife of 57 years Martha Lee Tatum; brother Bill Tatum; sister & brother-in- law Catherine & Dick Maples.
Survivors include, son & daughter-in-law, Todd & Mellissa Tatum of Danville; brother & sister-in-law, Tommy & Janelle Tatum of Danville; sister- in-law Georgiana Tatum of Dardanelle; grandsons, Dalton Lee & Peyton Buford Tatum of Danville; and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at the Danville United Methodist Church with Bro. John McCourt and Rev. Tom Sullinger officiating. Pallbearers include Wilmer Beachy, J.C. Frost, Adam Taylor, Tom Tatum II, Jeff Wilson and Richard Bradford. Honorary pallbearers include coffee drinkers at Memory Lane Cafe. Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Online guest book and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 17, 2012)
Martha Lee Tatum age 83 of Danville passed away Saturday, November 5, 2011 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born October 13, 1928 in Blytheville, Arkansas to the late Nases E. & Yasmine J. Saliba Saleeby. She was a member of the Danville United Methodist Church, a member of the United Methodist Church Choir, the Ladies Bridge Club, and a avid fan of all Danville Little John Sports. Preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Eli N. Saleeby and Nick N. Saleeby; sisters Josephine Sommer, Mary Thompson and Dorothy Saik; brother-in-law, Bill Tatum and sister & brother-in-law Catherine & Dick Maples.
Survivors include husband of 57 years B.L. Tatum; son & daughter-in-law Todd & Melissa Tatum of Danville; grandsons Dalton Lee & Peyton Buford Tatum of Danville; sister, Emma T. Saleeby of Washington, North Carolina; brother & sisters-in- law Tommy & Janelle Tatum of Danville; Georgiana Tatum of Dardanelle; and several nieces & nephews.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at the Danville United Methodist Church with Bro. John McCourt and Rev Tom Sullinger officiating. Pallbearers include Brian Keys, Adam Taylor, J.C. Frost, Tom Tatum II, Dr. Philip Tippin, Wilmer Beachy, Paul Saik and Richard Bradford. Honorary pallbearers include EMS & Fire Department and Danville Little Johns coaches and players. 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 Nov 9, 2011)
Millard "Al" Tatum, age 77 of Havana, died Friday, February 20, 2009 at Sparks Hospital in Fort Smith. He was born September 9, 1931 in Stillwell, Oklahoma to the late Luke and Beulah Smith Tatum. He was a U. S. Army Veteran serving in the Korean War and was a retired heavy equipment operator.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 50 years, Billie Jo Tatum, one son, Donnie Ray Tatum, and one sister, Viola Divine.
Survivors include four daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie Catlett and Robin Tatum both of Belleville, Terresa and Kenneth Purcell, and Jeannie and Mike Purcell all of Eastanollee, GA; three sons, Steve Tatum of Denver, CO, Dustin Tatum of Havana, Bobby Tatum of Lawrence, KS; one brother, Pete Tatum of Houma, LA; one sister, Juanitta Hendrix of Eugene, OR; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends.
Pallbearers include Troy and Justin Reed, Zack Inman, Petey and Heath Tatum, and Jason Ross. Honorary Pallbearers include Daniel Kelly, Brandon and Steve Purcell, Joshua Whitworth, and Matthew Tatum. Services were held Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at the Havana First Baptist Church with Rev. Jeff Smith and Bro. Charlie Bird officiating. Interment was in Havana Cemetery with full Military Honors by Boyce-Woods Post 3141. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 25, 2009)
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