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Thacker, Maggie (Pruitt) (Mrs. -- Thomas, Eula Mae
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Mrs. Maggie Thacker, aged 74, a former resident of Yell County, died in Carlsbad N. Mexico hospital last month. She had been a resident of Carlsbad for the past 35 years.
Survivors include two sons (George Thacker of Carlsbad, and Chester Thacker of Portales, N. Mex.; three daughters, Mrs. Derward Glaze of Otis, N. Mex.; Mrs. Percy Harris of Alamogordo, N. Mex. and Mrs. Bennie Qualls of San Antonio, Tex.; four brothers, Bud Pruitt of Riverbank, Calif., C.M. and John Pruitt of Oaksdale, Calif. and W.D. Pruitt of Norman, Okla., three sisters Mrs. William Goff Of Booneville, Mrs. Harry Huff of Eufala, Okla. and Mrs. Lawton Jones of California; 24 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 8, 1962)
Oscar Columbus Thacker, age 68, a retired blacksmith of Danville, died Friday at his home. He was a Mason and a native of Plainview.
He is survived by his wife; three sons, Cecil Thacker of Danville, Carl Thacker of Atlanta, Ga. and Cheedie Thacker of St. Louis Mo. four daughters, Mrs. Marie Webb of Oklahoma City, Mrs. Iona Dart of Danville, Mrs. Fanny Avery of Ola and. Mrs. Clara Meadows of Tampa, Fla. one brother, Charlie Thacker, Danville; one sister, Fannie Manning, Bakers-field, Calif, and 14 grandchildren, relatives and friends. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 7, 1955)
Wallace GriffinThacker Sr., age 80 of Danville died Saturday, July 5 at Mitchells Nursing Home in Danville. He was born November 19, 1933 in Dequincy, Louisiana to the late Delbert Vasco and Gertrude Stanfield Thacker. He retired after 21 years from Wayne Farms, serving as complex manager. He was a member of the Danville United Methodist Church, Danville Lions Club and Arkansas Poultry Federation.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and a sister.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Dorothy Thacker, son and daughter-in-law, Wallace JR and Kim Thacker of Belleville, daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Bro. Randy Cunningham of Booneville, three sisters, Edith Hall, Ann McClain and Doris Willoughby all of Alabama, six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Services will be Thursday, July 10, 10:30 AM with Rev. Tom Sullinger and Bro. Randy Cunningham officiating. Burial will be private at Mt. Springs Cemetery, Chickalah, Arkansas. Visitation will be Wednesday, 5 PM until 7 PM. Pallbearers will be Eli Thacker, Braden Walls, Caleb Cunningham, Kent Charles, Dusty George, Jardiel Alcocer. Memorial may be made to the United Methodist Church Building Fund, PO Box 729, Danville, Arkansas, 72833. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, pub. Jul 9, 2014) (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,His obituary was published 9 Jul 2014 in Danville, Yell County, Arkansas. )
Wilma L. Thacker, age 97, of Wentzville, MO formerly of Yell County, AR died January 4, 2012. She was the daughter of the late William and Allie (nee Pence) Bice; dear wife of the late Cheedle Thacker; loving mother to Melba "Sue" Parisi; four grandchildren and 2 great- grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her siblings, Bobby, Barney "Ed", Jesse, Ralph, William, and Noma Bice; Pearl Fairbanks, and Ruby Pate.
Services were held at 1 PM Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home in De Soto, MO, officiated by William Pate, www.diet-richfuneralhome.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 11, 2012)
Wilma L. Thacker, age 97, of Wentzville, MO formerly of Yell County, AR died January 4, 2012. She was the daughter of the late William and Allie (nee Pence) Bice; dear wife of the late Cheedle Thacker; loving mother to Melba "Sue" Parisi; four grandchildren and 2 great- grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her siblings, Bobby, Barney "Ed", Jesse, Ralph, William, and Noma Bice; Pearl Fairbanks, and Ruby Pate.
Services were held at 1 PM Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home in De Soto, MO, officiated by William Pate, www.diet-richfuneralhome.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,This Obituary was published 5 Jan 2012, On-Line at www.diet-richfuneralhome.com. )
Thao Thao, age 55, of Dardanelle, AR died Monday, March 16, 1998 at the Legacy Lodge Nursing Home. He was born August 10, 1942 in Thailand.
He is survived by his wife, Phouay Thao; four sons, Patrick Siribouth of Russellville, Quaysay Siribouth, Sayphath Thao and Noi Thao all of Dardanelle, AR; five brothers; three sisters; and one grandchild.
Funeral service was Thursday, March 20 at the Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Dardanelle with the Rev. David Torgerson officiating. Burial was in the Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle, by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 25, 1998)
Gerald Wayne Tharp, 83 of Ola, died Wednesday at Yell County Nursing Home in Ola. He was born in Shawnee, OK on November 29, 1922 to Bill and Audie Gay don Tharp. He served proudly with the Merchant Marines before and after WWII, delivering troops and equipment to all fronts.
Survivors include several cousins.
Graveside service was held Friday, March 11, 2005 at Birta Cemetery, Birta, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 16, 2005)
Harold Wayne Tharp, age 79, of Danville passed away Monday, May 25, 2015 at Arkansas Hospice Care in Russellville. He was born August 16, 1935 in Ola, Arkansas to the late Alva C. & Inez Mitchell Tharp. He had served in the Army National Guard and he retired after 39 years at Wayne Farms.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Charlene Bowerman Tharp; children, Jeff Tharp of Danville; Jennifer & Greg Ridenour of Waldron; Jill Tharp of Danville; grandchildren, Lacey, Jared, Mykenzie, and Tenae; brothers, Mitchell & Linda Tharp of Belleville; Lee Roy Tharp of Pocola, OK; sister-in-law, Betty & Don Frame of Danville; brother-in-law, Butch & JoAnn Bowerman of Belleville; and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 28, 2015 at The Danville Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. John McCourt officiating. Burial will be at Earl Ladd Cemetery. Visitation will be 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. before service at the chapel. Pallbearers include Rusty Tharp, Tracy Tharp, Michael Hance, Anthony Moats, Austin Biggs and Larry Mitchell. Honorary pallbearers Johnny Baker, Kenny Jackson, Bill Mitchell, Buddy Lipe and coffee drinkers at the Memory Lane Caf. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolences a www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 27, 2015)
Lonnie Lee Tharp, age 43, of Kansas City, Mo. a native of Yell County, died Saturday, March 9, 1985. He was an airplane mechanic.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Jean Sullivan Tharp; a daughter, Andrea Tharp of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hobert Tharp of Danville, and three sisters, Mattie Jean Garst of Columbus, Ohio, Mary Marie Shilling of St. Louis, Mo. and Judy Rogers of Nashville, Tenn.
Funeral will be at 1 p. m, Wednesday at Briggsville United Methodist Church by the Rev. Claude Miles. Burial will be in Lower Spring Creek Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service of Danville. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 tonight at Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1985)
Mrs. Lovenia Tharp, age 59, died February 21, 1954 at the home of a son in Long Beach, Calif.
She is survived by her husband, Bill Tharp; two sons, Thomas N. Pearson of Long Beach and Cecil Pearson of Barley, Ark; three daughters, Mrs. Lorena Gooch of Barley, Mrs. Daisy George of Danville and Mrs. Eula Gean Ward of San Jose, Calif; her mother Mrs. Viola Copher of Danville and seven sisters and one brother; and 12 grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 YRS AGO, DANVILLE, ARKANSAS - Originally published on Thursday, March 4, 1954)
Mrs. Mattie Tharp, aged 90, a lifelong resident of Arkansas, died at her home in Lone Pine community. She was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors include three sons, Bill Tharp of California, Hobart Tharp of Lone Pine and Alva Tharp of Belleville; three daughters, Mrs. May Donnell of California, Mrs. Delia Staton of Eudora and Mrs. Ruby Hale of Wisconsin; 30 grandchildren, 67 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held at Danville Free Will Baptist Church on April 4 and burial was in the New Danville Cemetery. Pallbearers were her grandsons, Harold Tharp, Mitchell Tharp, Leroy Tharp, Lonnie Tharp, Bobby Hale and Jimmy Hale. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 1965)
Gayle Sadler Thau, 87 of Toms River died Thursday, June 1, 2006 at Arbors Care Center. She was born in Belleville, AR and grew up on Chickalah Mountain and moved to New Jersey in 1945. She worked at General Motors Co. at Harrison for 40 years as a registered nurse, including occupational health nursing and fraud investigator, Workers Compensation office of the US Postal Service, retiring in 1980.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Thau; her parents, Clyde and Ida Sadler; two brothers, Sylvan O. Sadler and Kenneth Sadler and a sister-in-law, Agnes Sadler.
Survivors are two daughters and sons-in-law, Lois Ann and Luis Rovira of Denver, CO and Leslie Sandra and Roger Cockerline of Guelph, Ontario, Canada; a granddaughter, a great-grandson and a sister-in-law, Juanita Sadler of Ennis, TX.
Service was held in Toms Rover, NJ (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 7, 2006)
Mrs. Annie Elizabeth Thaxton, age 96, of the Ard community dies at her home May 7. She was the daughter of the late R.R. and Jennie Matchett Cox and a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors are three sons, Bob Thaxton, Frank Thaxton and Earnest Thaxton, all of near Dardanelle; one daughter, Mrs. Quinton Gray of near Dardanelle; 12 grandchildren and several great and great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Cornwell Funeral chapel in Dardanelle Sunday with Rev. Jim Brooks, pastor of the Pisgah Methodist Church, officiating, assisted by Rev. Charles Casteel, pastor of the First Methodist Church of Dardanelle. Burial was in Ard Cemeteiy. Pallbearers were: Autry George, Lavern Crow, J.D. Miller, Palmer Wilcox, Rube Powers, Bruce McConnell, Marshall Miller and Dalton Land. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 1965)
Frank L. Thaxton, 88, of Dardanelle died Thursday, March 11, 1999 at the Dardanelle Hospital. He was born Oct. 27, 1910, in the Ard Community of Yell County to the late Lullaby Seymour and Elizabeth Cox Thaxton. He was a World War II Army veteran, graduate of Arkansas Tech University and of the University of Arkansas with a degree in school administration, a retired principal of Ola High School, retired science teacher at the Dardanelle High School and a member of the Retired Teachers Association and the Pisgah Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife Marion Farrington Thaxton.
Survivors are one son and daughter-in-law, Johnny Paul and Leora Thaxton of the Ard Community; three daughters and sons-in-law Betty and Cecil Shull of Glenwood, Patricia and Bobby Brooks of Selmer, TN and Marlene and James Vandiver of Little Rock; 12 grand children and several great-grandchildren.
Services were at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle on Saturday. Interment was at the Ard Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home. Pallbearers were J. J. Wilcox, Rick Wood, Roy George, Bobby Rollans, Rick Kimzey and Ken Alexander. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 17, 1999)
Johnny Paul Thaxton, age 66, of Dardanelle, died Monday August 29, 2005 at UAMS Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born March 15, 1939 at Russellville, Arkansas to Frank Lullaby Thaxton and Ellen Louise Stoddard Thaxton. He retired as the Assistant Superintendent for the Russellville School District after being involved in the field of education for 44 years.
He is preceded in death by his father, Frank Thaxton stepmother Marion Pearl Farrington Thaxton and father-in-law J.D. Miller Jr. He graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a B.A. Degree in 1961, the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville with a M.A. Degree in 1968, and an Ed.S. Degree in 1974. He began his career in education as a mathematics teacher at the Dardanelle High School (1961-1965), mathematics teacher at Gardner Junior High School (1965-1969), Assistant Principal at Gardner Junior High School (1969-1972), Principal at the Russellville Middle School (1972-1990), and as the Assistant Superintendent for the Russellville Public Schools (1990-2004). He was a member of the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators where he served as president (2001-2002), the Southeastern Regional Association of School Business Officials where he served as president (20012002), Association of School Business Officials International, Arkansas Association of School Plan Management Association where he served as president (1997-1998), Arkansas Association of School Business Officials where he served as president (1995-1996), Arkansas Middle School Association where he served as president (1977), Phi Delta Kappa District III Representative and member of the International Board of Directors (1993-1997). He was also recognized with prestigious awards Eagle Institute, Washington, D.C., National Eagle Award 2002, Arkansas School Business Officials Administrator of the Year 1997, Arkansas Leadership Academy Distinguished Leadership Award 1997, National Association of Secondary Administration Outstanding Secondary Educators of America 1975, Russellville Jaycees Outstanding Young Educator 1967. There were also many community and civic organizations that Mr. Thaxton was involved in, such as River Valley United Way where he served as president, Russellville Chamber of Commerce, Light Up Russellville Campaign Committee 2000, Technology Committee 1999, Russellville Kiwanis Club serving as president 1998-1999, Arkansas Tech University Alumni Association Board of Directors, Yell County 4-H Board of Directors and Budget Chairperson, Ard Community Association Treasurer, and the Ard Church of Christ as Minister and Elder.
Survivors include his wife Leora Miller Thaxton of Dardanelles three sons, John Franklin Thaxton of Greenwood, Ernest Jay Thaxton of Dardanelle, and Darin Paul Thaxton of Dardanelle two daughters, Teresa Ellen Moore of Lebanon, MO, and Andrea Lea Kaffenberger of Dardanelle. His mother Ellen Louise Stoddard Kupfer and stepfather Robert "Bob" Kupfer of Las Vegas, NV three sisters, Betty Shull of Glenwood, Patricia Brooks of Selmer, TN, and Marlene "Molly" Vandiver of Little Rock mother-in-law Lorene Miller of Dardanelle, and thirteen grandchildren. Funeral
Services were held Saturday September 3rd, at the Gardner Junior High School Auditorium in Russellville with Brother Carroll Sites officiating. Interment was in the Ard Cemetery, located in the Ard Community. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Johnny Paul Thaxton Memorial Scholarship for Education, PO Box 216, Dardanelle, AR 72834. Pallbearers were Jerry Ratzlaff, Truman Pew, Ray Edwards, Bill Land, Tim Rollans, Ken Alexander, J.J. Wilcox, and Al George. Honorary pallbearers were grandsons Colby Moore, Keane Kaffenberger, Dillon Moore, Nolan Thaxton, Devin Thaxton, Zephaniah Thaxton, and Austin Thaxton. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 7, 2005)
Modean Thaxton age 83 of Dardanelle died Sunday, November 19, 2006, at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born December 27, 1922 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to the late Grady and Ruel Pennington Croy. She was a homemaker and mother and a member of the Gum Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Elton E. Thaxton and two brothers, Glen Croy and Linzy Croy.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Virginia and Larry Musko of Dardanelle; grandchildren and spouses, David and Cheryl Scott and Teresa and Donnie Martin all of Russellville, Tamra and Ed Henson of Dardanelle and twelve great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, November 21, at 2:00 p. m. at New Hope Cemetery in Dardanelle with the Rev. John Sweigert officiating. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 22, 2006)
Mr. Elton E. Thaxton, age 82, of Dardanelle, AR died Saturday, May 10, 1997, at his home in Dardanelle. He was born November 24, 1914 in Dardanelle to the late Jonathan and Stella Earls Thaxton. He was raised in the Gum Springs Community, Yell County, Arkansas, was a member of the Faith Church in Dardanelle and retired after 29 years as a salesman with Interstate Life Insurance Company. He was Outstanding Salesman for 5 years and Salesman of the Year for 17 years.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Laura Robert.
Survivors include wife, Modean Croy Thaxton; daughter and son-in-law, Virginia and Larry Musko of Dardanelle; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was May 12 at the New Hope Cemetery, Dardanelle, by Rev. David Jay. Service by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 14, 1997)
Barbara Ann Thayer, 73, of Burleson, Texas peacefully passed away at Harris Methodist Hospital surrounded by her family and loved ones.
A graveside service was held on Thursday January 29, 2015 at 10 AM at Sandlin Cemetery in Ola, Arkansas.
Barbara is survived by her husband Ted B. Thayer; her daughter Debbie Werley and husband Jim; daughter Tracy Lee and husband Jeff; grandchildren Michael, Amanda and husband Alex, Alan, Peyton, and Jackson. And brother Bobby Rochelle. Barbara graduated Salutatorian of her high school class and went on to get a degree in business. She worked for GTE for a number of years. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 4, 2015)
Lorraine Douglas Thayer, age 83 of Paris, Arkansas died Monday, June 24, 2002 in a Health and Rehab Facility in Paris. She was a Catholic and a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul and a son, Russell.
Survivors include a son, Douglas Thayer of Havana, Arkansas; 2 daughters, Paula Thayer of Kent, Washington, Lois Gino of San Auselmo, California; 11 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, June 26, 2002, 10:00 a. m. at the St. Anthony's Cemetery in Caulksville, Arkansas. Arrangements by Roberts Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 3, 2002)
Lavada Mae "Vicki" Theman, age 72 of Belleville, AR died Thursday, December 27, 2001 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. She was born October 15, 1929 in Tuttle, OK to the late Floyd and Ollie Phillips Cothran. She was a retired psychiatric technician at the state hospital in Porterville, CA.
She is survived by her husband, Allan Theman; two sons, Jerry McLain of El Paso, TX and Terry W. McLain of Russellville, AR; a sister, Lula Mae Sandline of Keota, OK and five grandchildren.
Memorial service was December 31, 2001 at the Cornwell Chapel in Danville with Bro. John McCourt officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 2, 2002)
Mary Jean Theman, age 67 of Belleville, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2010 at Arkansas Heart Hospital. She was born January 10, 1943 in Ranger, AR to the late Jimmie Lee and Edith Florene Garner Ballinger. She was a member of Upper Spring Creek Free Will Baptist Church, Upper Spring Creek E.H. Club, and an avid supporter of Leon Millsap Senior Activity Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Jackie and Tommy Ballinger.
Survivors include her husband, Allan Theman; sons and daughter-in-law, Jody Ward of Danville, Brian and Rachel Ward of Havana; grandchildren, Brice Ward (U.S. Marines, San Diego, CA), Ashlyn Ward both of Dardanelle, Nathan and Caleb Ward of Havana, Addison Ward of Fayetteville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Homer Ballinger of Omega Community; Marion and Jean Ballinger of Salem, OR; Willie Jay and Linda Ballinger of Blackwell, Earl Ballinger of Dallas; sisters, Betty Barnes of Ola, Billie Nash of Dardanelle, Joyce Smith of Plainview, Tommy Liska of Centerville, Pamela and Ray Cox of Hot Springs, Pansy and James Nail of Ola; aunt, Jewel Hancock of Slo Fork; and a host of nephews, nieces and cousins.
Funeral service was Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at Upper Spring Creek Free Will Baptist Church. Burial was in the National Cemetery in Fort Smith, AR. Pallbearers were Harlon Patton, Louis DeLisle, Bob Staton, Don Bland, Nick Melton and Earl Ballinger. Memorials may be made to Upper Spring Creek Free Will Baptist Church, 11975 Old Booneville Rd., Belleville, AR 72824. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 5, 2011)
Phillip Sean Thieme, age 28, died August 4, 2011. Phillip made his entrance into the world on November 12, 1982, in Fort Worth, Texas. From Texas, he lived in many different states and overseas, graduating high school from Havana, Arkansas. Phillip served his country honorably in the United States Army and was a decorated veteran of the Global War on Terrorism. He recently attended Northeast Texas Community College and was placed on the Dean's list for scholastic achievement. Mr.
Thieme is survived by his parents, Peter and Rebecca Thieme; a sister, Shannon Thieme of New Jersey; a brother, Jonathan Thieme of Houston. He was the nephew of Brigitte McGugan and the late Cecil McGugan of Havana, Arkansas.
A memorial service was held Saturday, August 13, 2:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 301 Church Street, Winnsboro, Texas, 75494. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 17, 2011)
Alice Ruth Thomas, age 93, of Danville, died Friday, March 26, 2010 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. Born May 23, 1916, in Danville, AR, daughter of the late Thomas Lovick and Lillie Craig McCarrell Pound, she was a homemaker and a member of the Danville United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Olen Thomas; daughter, Karen Thomas; three brothers, Woodrow, Carroll, and Dick Pound; two sisters, Maurine and Nellie Pound.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Janna and James Scheible of Dover; son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Leslie Thomas of Fayetteville; a sister, Mary Jean Murphy of Haltom City, TX; two grandchildren, Paul Scheible of Trinity, TX and Laura Scheible of Dover.
Funeral service was Tuesday at Danville Cornwell Chapel with Chaplain Paul Northcut officiating. Burial was in Earl Ladd Cemetery, Danville under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Steve Coger, Bood Keathley, Jake MacPeek, David Mertin, Tom Moody and Mike Yerina. Memorials may be made to the Danville United Methodist Church or Cross and Shield Ministries, PO Box 44, Russellville, AR 72811. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Online guest book Cornwell Funeral Homes.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 31, 2010)
Anita W. Thomas, age 78, of Dardanelle died Monday, December 15, 1986 at Mickel Nursing Home in Clarksville. She was a member of the Dardanelle Church of Christ.
Survivors include three sons, Bill Thomas of Dardanelle, Darrold Thomas of Round Rock, Texas, and Loyd Thomas of Houston, Texas; two daughters, Joyce Hayes of Runge, Texas, and Melba Upton of Freer, Texas; three brothers, two sisters, nine grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements will be made by Homegreen Mortuary in Alice, Texas. Burial will be at Alice. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Basil Clayton Thomas, age 65, a resident of Russellville, AR died Tuesday, March 27, 2001 at Washington Regional Hospital at Fayetteville, AR. He was born April 4, 1935 at Arkadelphia, AR to Powell Clayton and Ivie Louise Wright Thomas. He married Marlene Swopes on June 4, 1954 at Morrilton, AR. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was retired from the Army National Guard at Dardanelle. He was a member of the Grace Baptist Church at Russellville, AR and had formerly pastored Unity Baptist Church at Chickalah, New Bethel Baptist Church at Ola and Chalybeate Springs Baptist Church at Danville.
He was preceded in death by his father, Powell Clayton Thomas; one brother, Carl Leonard Thomas and one niece.
Survivors include, his wife, Marlene Thomas of Russellville, AR; a son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Wesley Clayton and Audrey Thomas of Fayetteville, AR; a daughter and son-in-law, Carey Lyn and Dan Thomasson of Georgetown, TX; four grandchildren; his mother, Ivie Louise Thomas of Dardanelle, AR; two sisters and spouses, Ivie Jo and James Lewis of Benton, AR and Mary Helen and James Barnett of Dallas, TX; a brother and spouse, Dale Richard and Laura Thomas of Dardanelle, AR and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was March 31, 2001 at Grace Baptist Church officiating by Rev. Roger Pearce and Rev. James Goff. Burial was at Brearley Cemetery at Dardanelle under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 4, 2001)
Bertha L. Thomas, age 101 of Danville, AR died Friday, March 23, 2001 at Russellville, AR. She was born January 10, 1900 in Danville, AR to the late I. J. and Martha Davis Melton. She was a homemaker and a member of the Danville First Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Thomas; a half-sister, Pearl Ware; two daughters, Betty Ashlin and Metta Vee Harkey.
She is survived by, a son Orlan Ray Thomas of Danville, AR; a daughter, Ila Mae Richbourg of Camden, SC, five grandchildren, Phylis McLachlan of Danville, AR, Sandra Hook of Texas, Charles Richbourg of South Carolina, James Harkey of California and Ann Brown of Georgia; six great grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was March 27 at the Danville First Baptist Church with Rev. David Hawkins officiating. Burial was in Earl Ladd Cemetery at Danville, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Bud Hancock, Herbert Horn, Scott McLachlan, Leonard Hook and Andy Rolen. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 28, 2001)
Billy P. Thomas, age 64, died at his home in Plainview. He was born August 8, 1940 in Ada Valley, AR to the late Lilbrun Thomas. He retired after 23 years from Tyson.
Survivors are his mother, Eva M. Thomas of Plainview, fianc Barbara Taylor of Plainview, a brother, Leslie Thomas of Oxnard, CA and a sister, Patricia Lovric of Venture, CA.
Cremation arrangements were by Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 27, 2005)
Claud R. Thomas, 49, died August 13 at Veterans Hospital in Little Rock. He was a Baptist, a veteran of World War II, a member of the Danville American Legion Post and a construction worker.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Alma Barrett Thomas; three sons, Claud Thomas Jr. and Danny Barnett, both of the home and John Thomas of Little Rock; three daughters, Mrs. Diane Valentine of Paris, Mary Ann and Martha Thomas, both of Little Rock; one brother, C.O. Thomas of Danville; and two sisters, Mrs. Flossie Sewell and Mrs. Bera Purcell of Ft. Smith.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Belleville Baptist Church by Rev. Noel Greenfield. Burial was in Havana Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 17, 1967)
Corabelle Thomas, age 78, of Clarksville died February 5, 2002 at her home in Clarksville. She was born in Vera, TX and was the daughter of the late Willis Emmett and Edna Blackburn Peddy. She was a homemaker and businesswoman and a member of the Dardanelle Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Wanda Merle Shipman Nelle Murphree and brothers, Orvil and Aubrey Peddy.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Virgil Thomas; 3 sons & 2 daughters-in-law, Emmett & Lewis Ann Thomas of Clarksville, Aubrey Patricia Thomas of Clarksville, and Lynn Keith Thomas of Clarksville; 3 brothers, Emmett "Jr. " Peddy of Texas, Douglas "Son" Peddy of Midland, Texas, Jack Peddy of Lubbock, Texas; a sister, Patsy Hawkins of Oklahoma City, OK; 5 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were Thursday at 2:00 p. m. at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Brother Johnny Paul Thaxton officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Visitation was Wednesday night from 6:00 to 8:00 p. m. Pallbearers were Neil Thomas, Chuck Thomas, Steven Thomas, Marty Thomas, Tommy Riddell, Floyd Pledger. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 13, 2002)
Mrs. Cordelia Thomas, age 85, died February 5, 1956 at her home in Waveland. She was a lifelong resident of Yell County and a member of the Baptist Church.
She is survived by a son, H. B. Thomas of Waveland, a stepson, Ollie Thomas of Waveland, two daughters, Mrs. Nettie Nelms of Waveland and Mrs. Mary Sheppard of McAlester, Okla. 24 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 9, 1956)
Daniel Thomas, age 28, a resident of Russellville, AR, formerly of Danville, AR, died Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at Ben Hur, AR. He was born on June 1, 1973 in Russellville, AR, to Bobby and Jane Peters Thomas. He was an Equipment Operator with Jack Wood Construction.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Thomas; paternal grandparents, Roy Mary Thomas; maternal grandmother, Blanche Peters; and an uncle, Roy B. Thomas. He was a member of the First Baptist Church at Danville.
Survivors include two daughters, Sara & McKayla Thomas of Briggsville, AR; brother and sister-in-law, David Julie Thomas of Centerville, AR; brother, Darrell Thomas of Danville, AR; mother, Jane Thomas of Danville, AR; and two nieces, Kimberley & Ashley Thomas of Centerville,
Funeral service was Friday, February 22, 2002 at 10:00 a. m. at the First Baptist Church at Danville officiated by Rev. Delton Beall and Rev. Jimmy Holmes. Burial was at Macedonia Cemetery near Danville, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Internet obituary may be found at Legacy.com and humphreyfuneral.com. Pallbearers were Gary Pickens, Dean Kline, Dave McGinnis, Gary Foshee, Matt Tackett, Mark Tackett. Honorary pallbearers were T. D. Casey, Chip Young, Max Robinson, Dickie Robinson, Kenneth Spears, Ronnie Spears, Employees of Jack Wood Con. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 27, 2002)
Darrell Alan Thomas, age 41, of Danville passed away Sunday, September 11, 2016, at Arkansas Hospice Center in Little Rock. He was born March 1, 1975, in Russellville, AR to Bobby & Jane Peters Thomas. Darrell was a member of the Upper Spring Creek Freewill Baptist Church and captain and member of the Dutch Creek Fire Department.
He was preceded in death by his father; and brother, Daniel Thomas.
Survivors include his mother, Jane Thomas of Danville; brother & sister-in-law, David & Julie Thomas of Centerville; nieces, Sara Thomas, McKayla Thomas, Kimberly Thomas, and Ashley Thomas; 3 great-nephews, Trace Bethel, Jasper Bethel, and Billy Lambert; great-niece, Gayla Lambert.
Funeral service will be 10 am Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Upper Spring Creek Freewill Baptist Church with Bro. Mark King officiating. Burial will be at Macedonia Cemetery. Visitation was held from 6 to 8 pm Tuesday, September 13, at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be the Dutch Creek Fire Department. 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 Sep 14, 2016)
Mrs. Effie Thomas, 78, of Plainview died Monday, July 8, in a Little Rock hospital. She was the daughter of the late Oscar and Alice Elwood Willard, and was a member of the Nimrod Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star and the Plainview Baptist Chruch.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Jewell Deloach of Ola and Mrs. Wanda Mathis of Danville; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Hodgens of Savanna, Okla., and Mrs. Ola Moore of Longview, Texas; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral was at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Plainview Baptist Church by the Rev. Bill Hodges. Burial was in Salem Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Gregg Mathis, Danny Mathis, Ritchie Mathis, Larry Brashears, Kenneth Dunham, Bob Forrest, J. D. Pelt and Verlon Potter. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,The Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on July 18, 1974)
Elizabeth "Betty" Thomas, 77, of Dardanelle formerly of West Fork died Friday, December J. 7, 2004 at Dardanelle Hospital in Dardanelle, AR. She was born August 27, 1927 in Chicago, IL to the late John and Mane Olson Buse. She was a homemaker,
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eris O. "E. O." Thomas on February 21, 2002.
Survivors include two daughters, Cynthia Newman of Springdale, Nancy Adney of Dardanelle; two sisters, June Miller, of Baltimore, Maryland, Verna Prehn of Albuquerque, NM and three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p. m. today, Wednesday, December 22, 2004 at Beard's Chapel in Fayetteville. Burial will be held in Fairview Memorial Gardens Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 22, 2004)
Emmett Franklin Thomas, age 69, of Clarksville died Sunday, September 4, 2011. He was born April 23, 1942 in Seymour, Texas to Virgil and Corabelle Thomas. He was a member of Yell County law enforcement for more than 20 years. He also served with the Yell County Mounted Patrol.
He was a Licensed Funeral Director for Cornwell Funeral Homes and Deputy Coroner for Yell County. He was also a life- time charter member of Boyce Woods VFW Post #3141 in Dardanelle. Mr.
Thomas is survived by his wife of 34 years, Lewis Ann Thomas; his father, Virgil Thomas, both of Clarksville; brothers, Aubrey (Pat) Thomas of Clarksville, and Lynn Keith Thomas of Delaware; sister-in- law, Mary Webb Fields of Conway. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Mr.
Thomas was preceded in death by his mother, Corabelle Thomas. Graveside service was September 6th at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Arrangements By Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Online condolences and guest book at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sep 7, 2011)
Eula Mae Thomas, age 76, of Waveland, AR died Monday, November 27, 2000 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. She was born in Waveland, AR October 1, 1924 to the late Wes and Nancy Ryan Matthews. She was a mother and homemaker and a member of the Little Vine Primitive Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by a son, John Thomas.
Survivors include, her husband of 54 years, R. J. Thomas, a son, Virgil Thomas of Havana, AR; a daughter, Roberta Thomas of Booneville, AR; one brother, Cephas Matthews of Booneville, AR and three grandchildren, Laurel and Wesley Thomas of Havana, AR and Joey Thomas of Booneville, AR.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 29, 2000 at 2:00 p. m. at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Danville, AR. Burial will be in Blue Mountain Cemetery, in Blue Mountain, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 29, 2000)
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