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Johny Joseph Thone, age 86 of Dardanelle, died Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at River Valley Medical Center. He was born August 1, 1924 at Jacksonville, FL to the late Henry John and Clyde Pope Thone.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Wanda Thone; brothers, Henry and Leslie Thone; step brother, Milton Miller; stepsister, Evelyn Bernard.
Survivors include four daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Lou and Doug Frank, Wanda Jean and Jerry Cross, Johnny Fay and Robert Pesterfield, Kathy and Dennis Mullen; one brother, James; sister, Mary Hunt; a stepbrother, Joe Miller; stepsister, Jackie Weeks; seven grandchildren and six great-grand- children; several nieces, nephews and three special cousins, Carl and Gary Pope and Louise Minemyer.
Funeral services were held Saturday, November 20, 2010 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle. Burial was at Brearley Cemetery with Military Honors by Boyce Woods VFW Post #3141. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 24, 2010)
Leslie Frank "Les" Thone, age 79, of Dardanelle died Monday, March 4, 2002 at his home. He was born October 7, 1921 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Henry and Clyde Pope Thone. He was a retired farmer and Director of the Yell County Emergency Services. He was a WWII Veteran serving in the U. S. Navy and retired from the U. S. Naval Reserves.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Henry Thone & a stepbrother, Milton Miller.
He was past State Commander of the VFW and a member of the National Legislative Committee of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and was on the Medal of Honor Commission for the state of Arkansas. He was past chairman of the Yell County election Commission, a member of the Tri-County Water Board, past director of the First Arkansas Valley Bank, a 32nd Degree Mason of Bright Star Lodge 213, and past chairman of the Board of Directors of The Area Agency on Aging for West Central Arkansas, and a member of the Yell County Wildlife Association. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dardanelle and of the Sr. Men's Sunday School class.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Reba Hickey Thone; three sons and daughters-in-law, Don and Mary Thone of Conway, Rick and Harriet Thone of Russellville, Mark and Terry Thone of Dardanelle; brothers, Johnny Thone of Dardanelle, James Thone of Bakersfield, CA; a sister, Mary Thone Hunt of Sacramento, CA; a step-brother, Joe Miller of Dardanelle; stepsisters, Evelyn Bernard of Tulsa, OK, Jackie Weeks of Lady Lake, FL; six grandchildren, Scott, Tammy, Ryan, Brandon, Cory, and Adam Thone; two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews and three special cousins, Carl and Gary Pope and Louise Minnimyer.
Funeral services will be today, Wednesday at 2:00 p. m. at the First Baptist Church, Dardanelle with Rev. Milton Cowling and Rev. Floyd Ervin officiating. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery Dardanelle with full military honors by Boyce Wood VFW Post 3141. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Service Dardanelle. Pallbearers will be grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the VFW, Bright Star Masonic Lodge 213, and the Senior Men's Sunday School Class. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Veterans Home 4700 W. 20th St. Little Rock, Arkansas 72204. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 6, 2002)
Reba Fay Hickey Thone, age 81, of Dardanelle died Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at St. Vincents Medical Infirmary. She was born January 22, 1927 at Carden Bottoms to the late Chester Lee Dude and Vada Harkey Hickey. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, Dardanelle VFW Ladies Auxiliary and a 21 Year Board Member of the Yell County Special Services Center.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leslie Les Thone; brother, William Lee Hickey; step father, Homer Smith.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Don and Mary Thone of Conway, Rick and Harriett Thone of Russellville, Mark and Terry Thone of Dardanelle; grandchildren, Scott Thone, Tammy Thone, Ryan Thone, Brandon Thone, Cory Thone, Adam Thone; great grandchildren, Tanner Thone, Grace Ann Thone both of Conway, Hadlee Thone of Damascus, Rayne Thone of Russellville and sister-in-law, Doris Hickey of Dardanelle.
Funeral service was October 31, 2008, at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Jonathon Whitlock officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle. Pallbearers were grandsons and granddaughters. Honorary pallbearers Men and women of the Dardanelle VFW, Board Members of the Yell County Special Services. Memorial donations may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, P. O. Box 532, Dardanelle, Arkansas 72834 or Yell County Special Services, P. O. Box 177, Ola, Arkansas 72853 Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Leonard Alexander, Jr. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 5, 2008)
Wanda Lee Thone, age 75 of Dardanelle, died Monday, September 30, 2002 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born October 14, 1926 in Liberty Hall Community, Yell County, Arkansas to the late Roger Mashburn and Zola Crow Mashburn Farmer. She was a homemaker and mother, and attended the First Free Will Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Naomi Johnson and Virginia Kinser.
Survivors are her husband of 55 years, Johny Thone; four daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Lue and Doug Frank of Little Rock, Jeannie and Jerry Cross of Slaty Crossing, Johnny Fay and Robert Pesterfield of Ozark, Kathy and Dennis Mullen of Russellville; one sister, Reba Alexander of Dardanelle; five brothers, Wade Mashburn, Gilbert Mashburn and Gilroy Mashburn, all of CA; Russell Mashburn of Mt. George, Donald Mashburn of Little Rock; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Services will be Wednesday, October 3, 2002, 10:00 a. m. at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Rev. Jared Higginbotham officiating. Interment will be in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle, Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 102454, Atlanta, GA 20268-2454 (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 2, 2002)
Faye Eva Thorington, age 86, of Dardanelle died Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2002 at Dardanelle. She was born September 26, 1916, at Stahl, MO; she was the daughter of the late Harry Floyd and Flavia Irene Keller Ellsworth, and a former employee of Arkansas Tech University.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Jess Thorington; a brother and four sisters.
Survivors include a son, George F. Thorington of Gastonia, N. C. a daughter, Judy A. Fulton of Dardanelle; five grandsons, Perry Thorington of Cumberland Furnace, TN, Scott Thorington of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Russell Thorington of Bessemer City, N. C. Wayne Fulton of Austin, TX, and Tracy Fulton of Paris; a sister, Lucille Cooper of Davenport, Iowa; and eight great grandchildren, Bryan, Brad and Kasey Thorington, Daniela Rivero, and Alex, Lacey, Stevie Leigh and Chloe Fulton.
Graveside service was Thursday, October 17, 2002 at Paschall Cemetery near Moreland with Brother Chris George officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 23, 2002)
Jess H. Thorington, age 89, of Dardanelle, AR died October 22, 1998 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. He was born February 19, 1909 in Missouri, a son of the late George Riley and Amelia Elvira Lovejoy Thorington. He was a mechanic and a member of the Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Faye E. Ellsworth Thorington; a son, George E. Thorington of Gastonia, NC; a daughter, Judy A. Fulton of Dardanelle; a brother, Cecil Thorington of Powell, WY; two half brothers, Phillip Darner of Empire, CA and Frank Darner of Boone, IA; five grandchildren, Wayne Fulton of Austin, TX, Gracy Fulton of Paris, Perry Thorington of Fort Campbell, KY, Scott Thorington of Oceanside, CA and Russell Thorington of Bessemer City, NC and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was Saturday at the Cornwell Funeral Chapel by Chris George. Burial was in Pascal Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Wayne and Tracy Fulton, Perry, Scott and Russell Thorington and Mike Lovejoy. Honorary were staff and employees of the Dardanelle Nursing Center. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 28, 1998)
I.E. "Gene" Thornhill, 73, of Russellville, AR passed away January 15, 2011, at the VA Hospital in Little Rock, AR. He was born April 10, 1937, in Mineral Wells, TX. He was a member of the Delaware Baptist Church, was retired from the U.S. Army and the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, George Thornhill and Ruth Bates; and a sister Mary Ruth Thornhill.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia Wurst Thornhill, of Russellville; children, Rhonda Fouse of Marietta, TX and Saundra Money of Hico, TX, Sherri Chenowith of Pottsville, Gregg Barnett of Dardanelle; stepmother, Lola Boyd; sister Linda Winsett, both of Ft. Worth, TX; brothers, George, Roy and Delbert Thornhill all of TX; and 4 grandsons.
A memorial/visitation service will be held at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle, AR on Saturday, January 22 at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 19, 2011)
CISCO - J. L. (Punk) Thornton, 69, well-known Cisco businessman, died at 9:20 am Thursday in the Graham Hospital after an illness of a month.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Rust - Martin- Rhyne Funeral Home in Cisco. He was born November 7, 1900, in Lingleville and grew up in the Masonic Home in Fort Worth. After graduating from high school, he became a professional baseball player. His career included playing with Omaha in the Western Assn. and Corsicana in the old Texas League. Later he was manager of a Big Spring team in the West Texas League. He was married in 1924 at Corsicana to Melissa Sides. He came to Cisco in the late 1920's as an employee of the Sweetwater Cotton Oil Mill, which owned a gin in Cisco. With the decline of cotton in the area, Thornton bought the gin and converted it into a livestock feed mill. Over the years he developed his mill to one of the largest in West Central Texas and distributed feed under his own brand, Circle T. He was active in the management of business until a heart attack last month. For many years Thornton was among this region's top golfers, playing in numerous area tournaments. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and all Masonic bodies, including Moslah Temple Shrine in Fort Worth and the Dallas Consistory, where he was a 32nd Degree Mason.
Survivors include his wife of Cisco; one daughter, Mrs. Dana Barrett of Yonkers, N.Y.; one brother, Ed Thornton of Benton, Ark. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Abilene Reporter-News, Abilene, Texas, Obituary was published on March 20, 1970)
Funeral for Rubin Thornton, aged 69, of Rover, nine miles south of here, who died Sunday of injuries suffered December 13 when his car ran off state Highway 10 near Little Rock, was Tuesday at the Griffm-Leggett Funeral Chappel at Little Rock by Rev. Joe Goodsped and Rev. K. Alvin Pitt.
Pallbearers were Earl Dougherty, W. T. Pugh, L. O. Whisnant, Willie Boultinghouse, R. W. Smith and Marvin Hobby. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 1965)
Funeral for Rubin Thornton, aged 69, of Rover, nine miles south of here, who died Sunday of injuries suffered December 13 when his car ran off state Highway 10 near Little Rock, was Tuesday at the Griffm-Leggett Funeral Chappel at Little Rock by Rev. Joe Goodsped and Rev. K. Alvin Pitt.
Pallbearers were Earl Dougherty, W. T. Pugh, L. O. Whisnant, Willie Boultinghouse, R. W. Smith and Marvin Hobby. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 1965)
Lynnette Wilson Thorp, age 76, of Washington formerly of Danville, AR, died May 15, 2001 of congestive heart failure after a lengthy illness. She was born to Maude and Lynn Wilson, lifetime Danville, AR residents. She attended Danville High School from 1-12 grades, graduating as valedictorian. She joined her old brother, Jack at Ouachita Baptist University, but then transferred to the University of Arkansas, where she edited the Arkansas Traveler college newspaper and was selected for Pi Beta Phi in her junior year. Scholastically she was named to Phi Beta Kappa in her senior year, which placed her in the top 10 of graduating seniors. She came to Washington after graduating in 1945. From 1947-1950 she was a writer, producer and Program Director of radio station WINX while it was owned by the Washington Post and under subsequent owners. From 1953-55, she was President of Story-A-Day, a magazine encouraging parents to read to their children daily. In 1955, she formed Wilson-Wadley Enterprises with close friend and fellow University of Arkansas graduate Ellen Wadley. Among their contracts was assisting CBS News with the launch of "Face the Nation". Through the 1960's and 1970's, she combined family and career, raising two daughters while working from home on consumer, health and education issues. Among her consultant activities were speeches for officials of the Consumer Product Safety Commission and production and writing of "The Doctor Reports, television program on federal medical initiatives.
She is survived by her husband of fifty-one years, Matthew Burke Thorp of Washington; daughter Lynn W. Thorp of Mt. Rainier, MD; grandchildren, Nicole Lynn Mariotte and Richard Matthew Mariotte of Mt. Rainier, MD and brother, Jack Wilson of Danville, AR. Her daughter, Maude Lewis Thorp died in 1989. An advocate of organ donation and medical education, she asked that her body be released to Georgetown School of Medicine. A memorial reception in her honor was held at the family's home on Thursday, May 24. Memorial gifts can be made to the Danville United Methodist Church, Lynnette Wilson Thorp Memorial Fund, 202 E. T Street, Danville, AR 72833. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 30, 2001)
DANVILLE - Mrs. Dorothy Earl Threadgill, age 81, of Danville died Tuesday, June 3, 1986 at University Medical Center in Little Rock. She was a native of Havana, daughter of the late George W. and Bertha Earls, a retired employee of Cornwell Funeral Service and a member of Danville Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include his sons, Ricky and Allen Threadgill of the home; two brothers, George Lee and Bob Earls of Little Rock, and a sister, Doll Neeley of St. Louis, Mo.
Funeral was Thursday, June 5, at Cornwell Chapel by the Rev. Dale Hughart and the Rev. Marion Oswalt. Burial was in Havana Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Mrs. Dorothy Earls Threadgill, age 61, of DANVILLE, a retired employee of Cornwell Funeral Home, widow of William Joe Threadgill, died Tuesday. Mrs. Threadgill was a member of Danville Assembly of God Church.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Cornwell Funeral Home. Burial will be in Havana Cemetery, Havana.
Survivors are two sons, Rickey Threadgill and Allen Threadgill, both of Danville; two brothers, George Lee Earls and Bob Earls, both of Little Rock, and a sister, Mrs. Doll Nealey of ?? (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Judith Harkey Carley, Newspaper: 6-3-1986)
Dewey A. Thurman, age 60, of Hot Springs, died Friday, August 7, 2009 at a local hospital. He was born May 24, 1949 in Hot Springs to Dewey Hampton and Dorothy Ellene Kelley Thurman. He retired from the Corps of Engineer after 28 years of service and was a veteran of the United States Army. Alan was a hard-working, dedicated man who loved his family deeply through his actions and was loved by all his friends and family in return. He was a special son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great friend, who will be missed by many.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Gibson Thurman of Hot Springs Village; one son and daughter-in-law, Christopher Alan and Deidre Thurman of Plainview, Arkansas; one daughter, Staci Lea Thurman of Little Rock; mother, Dorothy Ellene Thurman of Hot Springs; three sisters, Sherry Ann Beavers and husband Lanny of Hot Spring Village, Judy Daniels and husband Herbie and Pam Echols; two brothers, David Thurman and Mike Thurman, all of Hot Springs; two grandchildren, Adrianna Nicole Thurman and Christopher Alan Thurman II also of Plainview, Arkansas.
Funeral services with military honors will be Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 10:00 AM in the chapel of Gross Funeral Home with the Rev. Gerald Taylor officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be, Danny Sherer, Donald McAfee, Terry Smith, Dale Leggett, Jack Johnson and Greg McDade You may sign the on-line guest book at WWW.grossfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by Gross Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 12, 2009)
Taylor Breann Thurman, age 25 of Russellville, died Saturday, November 5, 2005 at Saint Mary's Hospital. She was born January 18, 1980 at Chickasha, OK. She was a graduate of Danville High School and attended Arkansas Tech University.
She is preceded by a brother, Shannon Ratliff.
Survivors include her mother and step-father, Carla and Ronnie Wilson of Russellville; father and step-mother, Marvin and Molly Thurman of Yukon, OK; four sisters, Shandell Goolsby of Harkeys Valley, Shanna Hughes of Pottsville, Kelsey and Haley Thurman of Yukon, OK; one nephew and three nieces.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Bro. John McCourt officiating. Internment will be today, Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. in Gotebo Cemetery in Gotebo, OK. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 9, 2005)
Visitation: Saturday, February 24, 2007 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Coniey-White Funeral Chapel: 3 N.E. 3rd Idabel, OK 74745 Service: Sunday, February 25, 2007 2:00 PM Bypass Church of Christ: Hwy 70 Bypass Idabel, OK 74745
LaRay Lee Tidmore was born on December 17, 1967 in Idabel, the son of Jimmy Lee Tidmore and Carol White. LaRay grew up in the Forest Grove Community where he attended Elementary school. He had many ups and downs in life but had completely turned his life around. He learned a trade in welding and worked in construction. He was living and working in Hereford, Texas at the time of his death.
He was a very big hearted person who tried to help many of his friends and family. He never met a stranger and was a very hard worker. He truly loved hunting and fishing and spending time with his family and friends. Not a day went by that he would not call and talk to his mother. He would always tell her that he loved her and to take care of herself.
He worked as a truck driver in his twenties and during that time he fathered two children and just lately married a very wonderful lady. On Thursday morning, February 22, 2007, an angel came down from heaven to take him to his eternal resting place.
Preceding him in death were his brother, Jimmy Dwain Tidmore in 1994, nephew, Coty Dwain Tidmore in 2005, and grandparents, A. S. Tidmore in 1994 and Juanita Tidmore in 1996, and Mary Nell Jamison in 2005.
He is survived by his wife, Suzie, whom he married Sept. 24, 2006; a son, Zachary Lewis Lee George; daughter, Heaven Destinye Renee McCary; step-children, Zackary and Zanna McCune, Ashley and T. J. Dagenhart, and Josh and Amber Burke; step-grandchildren, Hunter and Calynn Burke, and Gage Dagenhart, and Kylie Wilcox; father, Jimmy Lee Tidmore: mother and step-father, Caro and Buck White; half brother, Jay Tidmore; grandfather and step-grandmother, Frankie and Dortha Jamison; father and mother-in-law, Jerry and Shirley Bice; a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, other relatives and friends. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 12/17/1967)
Alonzo "Lonnie" Elisha Tidwell, age 91, of Danville, AR died Friday, March 10, 2006. He was born in Chalybeate on June 25, 1914 a son of Henry Samuel and Clifton Fowler Tidwell.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Mirina "Faye" Kimbrough Tidwell; brothers, Sam, Elmer, Jesse, Tommy and his twin Fonzo and a sister, Bessie Webb.
He is survived by his children, Lynn and Sherry Tidwell, Dennis and Judy Tidwell and Sherry and Anthony Derrick all of Danville, AR; a sister, Lillie Limbocker of Olton, TX; 13 grandchildren, Lacrisha Sexton, Kimberly Couch, Scott Tidwell, Shaana Escobar, Jennifer Woodard, Katelyn Derrick, Wesley Derrick, David Ringele, Joshua Chism, Julie Rose, David Baskin, John Baskin and Wendy Metcalf and 17 great grandchildren.
Services were Monday at the Danville First Baptist Church. Burial was in Earl Ladd Cemetery with Military Honors by Boyce Woods VFW Post 3141 of Dardanelle, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 3-15-2006)
Alonzo "Lonnie" Elisha Tidwell, age 91, of Danville, AR died Friday, March 10, 2006. He was born in Chalybeate on June 25, 1914 a son of Henry Samuel and Clifton Fowler Tidwell.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Minna "Faye" Kimbrough Tidwell; brothers, Sam, Elmer, Jesse, Tommy and his twin Fonzo and a sister, Bessie Webb.
He is survived by his children, Lynn and Sherry Tidwell, Dennis and Judy Tidwell and Sherry and Anthony Derrick all of Danville, AR; a sister, Lillie Limbocker of Olton, TX; 13 grandchildren, Lacrisha Sexton, Kimberly Couch, Scott Tidwell, Shaana Escobar, Jennifer Woodard, Katelyn Derrick, Wesley Derrick, David Ringele, Joshua Chism, Julie Rose, David Baskin, John Baskin and Wendy Metcalf and 17 great grandchildren.
Services were Monday at the Danville First Baptist Church. Burial was in Earl Ladd Cemetery with Military Honors by Boyce Woods VFW Post 3141 of Dardanelle, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 15, 2006)
Beulah Nancy Mary Varnell Tidwell, age 91 years and 12 days, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2012 at Oak Manor Nursing & Rehab in Booneville, AR. She was born March 5, 1921 at Paris, AR to Eddie and Lila Forelines Varnell. She was a member of Ranger Free Will Baptist Church. She had been a cook for Danville Public Schools for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fonzo Tidwell of 67 years; 1 son, Lloyd Tidwell; 2 great grandchildren, Rebecca and Jessie Forgay; 4 brothers, Elbert, Delbert, Albert and Frank Varnell; 5 sisters, Olivia Stewart, Nadine Frye, Sudie Mae Cook, Grace Law and Velta Varnell.
Survivors include 2 daughters, Brenda Stroud of Dallas, TX and Norma Mott and husband Glen, of Havana; 7 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral was March 20, 2012 at Ranger Free Will Baptist Church. Interment was at Upper Spring Creek Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Online condolences and guestbook at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 21, 2012)
Christopher Mark Tidwell, 52, of Russellville, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at Baptist Health Center in Conway. He was born April 15, 1965, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, son of William R. and Jimmie Nell Clement Tidwell. He was a loving father, husband, and friend.
He was preceded in death by his mother; 2 brothers, William Rodney Tidwell and David Tidwell; and a sister, Barbara Nell Tidwell Bennett.
He is survived by his wife, Carla Tidwell; 2 sons, William "Will" Tidwell and Zachary Tidwell; an adopted daughter, Justice Lynn Cole; his father; brother, Terry W. Tidwell; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends.
A celebration of life will be held from 2:00-4:00 PM, Monday, May 22, 2017 at Lemley Funeral Home. Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 24, 2017)
David Lee Tidwell was born November 29, 1879 at Buford, Ga. and died July 31, 1956 at a Little Rock hospital at the age of 76. He was a retired farmer and had lived most of his life in Yell County.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Cynthia Tidwell; seven daughters, Retta of the home, Mrs. Wanell Kmbrough of Danville, Mrs. Ruth Hunt of Modesto, Calif. Mrs. Betty Penderfraft of Lake Hughs, Calif. Miss Helen Tidwell of Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Bertha Hipp of Blue Ball; two sons, Joe Tidwell of Danville and Floyd Tidwell of Gorman, Calif. two sisters, Mrs. Anna Johnson of Los Bamas, Calif. and Mrs. Sally Dewitt of Roland, Okla.; ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 9, 1956)
David Wendell Tidwell was bornSeptember31, 1931 and passed away August 2, 1952 when the pickup truck he was driving overturned and killed him. He was alone when the accident happened, 12 miles north of Euka, Nevada.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Tidwell; six sisters, Retta and Helen, of home, Mrs. Leo Kimbrough of Danville, Mrs. Raymond Hunt of Modesto, Calif., Mrs. Rupert Hunt of Gorman, Calif. and Mrs. Elbert Pendergraft of Hopkinsville, Ky.; two brothers, Joe and Floyd of Saugus, Calif. and on half sister, Mrs. Jim Hipp of Garden Bottom; four nephews and six nieces and a great host of uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 28, 1952)
Seven former Yell County Residents Killed by Tornado - Mr. and Mrs. E.U. Tidwell and five children, who formerly lived in the Chalybeate community, were among 35 persons who lost their lives in a tornado that struck Union and Star City communities near Pine Bluff last Sunday.
Bodies of the seven members of the Tidwell family were sent to Danville Tuesday and services were held at the Chalybeate cemetery.
Mr. Tidwell was the son of Henry Tidwell of Chalybeate. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 5, 1947)
Erma Dale Tidwell, age 77, a resident of Plainview, AR died Sunday, July 19, 1998 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center at Russellville, AR. She was born on March 22, 1921 at Shawnee, OK, to George and Hazel (Bittle) Sanders. She was a homemaker and a member of the Free Will Baptist Church of Plainview.
Survivors include her husband, Wright P. Tidwell of Plainview, AR; two daughters, Patricia Lopez and Georgeanne Lopez both of Andrews, TX; one son, Gary Lynn Tidwell of Havana, AR; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was today, Wednesday, July 22, 1998 at the Free Will Baptist Church of Plainview. Burial was in the Salem Cemetery at Plainview, AR. Casket bearers were Phillip Forrest, Bobby Smith, Dennis Smith, Joe Dishongh, David Smith and Ronny Crawford. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 22, 1998)
Fonzo Elijah Tidwell, age 89, of Danville, AR died Saturday, April 3, 2004 at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock, AR. He was born June 24, 1914 in Chalybeate Springs, AR to the late Henry and Clifton Fowler Tidwell. He was a retired truck driver for Wayne Poultry in Danville and a member of the Ranger Free Will Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Sam, Elmer, Jesse and Tommy Tidwell and a sister, Bessie Webb.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, 8 months, Beulah Varnell Tidwell; a son and daughter-in-law, Lloyd and Sharon Tidwell of Centerville, AR; daughters and sons-in-law, Norma and Glen Mott of Havana, AR and Brenda and Ted Stroud of Morrilton, AR; a twin brother, Alonzo "Lonnie" Tidwell of Danville, AR; a sister, Lillie Limbocker of Olton, TX; eight grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Funeral service was April 5 at the Ranger Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. David Williams and Bro. John McCourt officiating. Burial was in Upper Spring Creek Cemetery at Belleville, AR under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Mike May, Jose Sierra, Wayne Underwood, Mike Holt, John Konkel and Corky McConnell. Honorary were Othel May, Ted Ward and Norman Jones. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 7, 2004)
Fonzo Elijah Tidwell, age 89, of Danville, AR died Saturday, April 3, 2004 at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock, AR. He was born June 24, 1914 in Chalybeate Springs, AR to the late Henry and Clifton Fowler Tidwell. He was a retired truck driver for Wayne Poultry in Danville and a member of the Ranger Free Will Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Sam, Elmer, Jesse and Tommy Tidwell and a sister, Bessie Webb.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, 8 months, Beulah Varnell Tidwell; a son and daughter-in- law, Lloyd and Sharon Tidwell of Centerville, AR; daughters and sons-in-law, Norma and Glen Mott of Havana, AR and Brenda and Ted Stroud of Morrilton, AR; a twin brother, Alonzo "Lonnie" Tidwell of Danville, AR; a sister, Lillie Limbocker of Olton, TX; eight grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was April 5 at the Ranger Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. David Williams and Bro. John McCourt officiating. Burial was in Upper Spring Creek Cemetery at Belleville, AR under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Mike May, Jose Sierra, Wayne Underwood, Mike Holt, John Konkel and Corky McConnell. Honorary were Othel May, Ted Ward and Norman Jones. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 4-7-2004)
Gary Lynn Tidwell, age 43 of Havana, died Sunday, September 22, 2002 at his home, Mr. Tidwell was born February 10, 1959 in Andrews, Texas to the late Pat Wright and Erma Dale Sanders Tidwell. He was a poultry farmer for Wayne Farms in Danville.
Survivors are his wife Ursula Thieme Tidwell; three sons, Charlie Mobley, Gary Mobley and Aaron Mobley all of Midland, Texas; two sisters, Patricia Lopez and Georgeann Lopez both of Midland, Texas and four grand children.
Services were Thursday, September 26, 2002 a Cornwell Chapel, Danville with Rev. Charlie Bird officiating. Interment was in Havana Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Pallbearers were Ernie James. Kelly Lee, Tony Rankin, Cam Parrish, Lynn Bottoms, Ron Holt, Joe Souza. David Harris. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 2, 2002)
Funeral services were conducted at Chalybeate Friday, December 12, 1947 for Pvt. Jesse F. A. Tidwell, Yell County's first heroic war dead to be returned from overseas for reburial. Pvt. Tidwell, who was 36 years of age at the time of his death, was born near Danville and lived here until joining the Army February 26, 1942. He was reported killed in action June 7, 1944, while crossing the English Channel during the Normandy Invasion.
His body was returned from the St. Laurent Cemetery, Baveux, France. He was the son of Henry Tidwell of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 11, 1949)
Rites Held for Yell's First Returned War DeadFuneral services were conducted at Chalybeate Friday, December 12,1947 for Pvt. Jesse F. A. Tidwell, Yell County's first heroic war dead to be returned from overseas for burial.
Pvt. Tidwell, who was 36 years of age at the time of his death, was born near Danville and lived here until joining the army February 26, 1942. He was reported killed in action June 7, 1944, while crossing the English Channel during the Normandy invasion and was serving in the 533 Ordinance Division. His body was returned from the St. Laurent Cemetery, Baveux, France and arrived in Danville Thursday, December 11, at 3:46 a.m.
Full military rites were performed by the Danville American Legion Post and services were conducted by Rev. John Freeman, pastor of the Danville Baptist Church. Commander Lewis Nelson reported that approximately 45 men were in uniform at the funeral, with 21 actively participating. At the close of the services, Pvt. Tidwell's father, Henry Tidwell, was presented the flag which had draped the casket.
Pvt. Tidwell is survived by his father, Henry Tidwell of Danville, four brothers, Sam, of Jenny, Arkansas, Alonzo and Fonzo of Danville and Tommy of Blue Ball and two sisters, Mrs. Lillie Limbocker of Blue Ball and his twin sister, Mrs. Bessie Webb, of Althiemer, Ark. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, December 18, 1947)
Joe Havner Tidwell, age 91, of Danville passed away Thursday, June 18, 2015, at Mercy Medical Center in Boonville. He was born November 6, 1923, in Shark, Arkansas to the late David Lee & Cynthia Ann Havner Tidwell. He was an Army and Air Force Veteran and a poultry farmer.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his precious sweetheart of 59 1/2 years, Lorene Tidwell; brothers, Floyd & David Tidwell; sisters, Retta Panus; Betty Pendergraft; and Ruth Hunt.
Survivors include children, Jo Ann & Larry Keith of Danville; Kathy & Richard Fryar of Dardanelle; Rickey & Cheryl Tidwell of Danville; Debbie & Floyd Mclnturf of Danville; Randy & Kim Tidwell of Delware; sisters Ruby Hunt of Modesto, CA; Wanelle Kimbrough of Russellville; Helen Rightnour of Modesto, CA; 16 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 20, 2015, at the Danville Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel with grandson, Steven Fryar, officiating. Burial was at Snark Cemetery. Visitation was 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the chapel. Pallbearers were grandsons. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Damon Martin and Dutch Creek Opry Band. 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 Jun 24, 2015)
Lloyd Eugene Tidwell, age 68, went to be with our Lord, Thursday, April 26, 2007 at his home in Centerville, AR. He was born January 29, 1939 in Yell County at the community of Riley Creek, near Danville, AR. He was the son of the late Fonzo Elisha Eugene Tidwell and Beulah Nancy Varnell Tidwell of Danville. He was a member o the Centerville Free Will Baptist Church and had a deep passion for stock car racing, riding 4-wheelers, camping and hunting.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Thelma Pauline Tidwell; his father, Fonzo Tidwell and two grandchildren, Rebekah and Jesse Forgay.
He is survived by his mother, Beulah Nancy Mary Tidwell of Danville, AR; his wife, Sharon Kay Derrick Tidwell of Centerville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Patricia Tidwell and Frank and Tracey Tidwell all of Centerville, AR; two daughters and sons-in-law, Belinda and Gary Forgay of Shamrock, TX and Tammie and Fred Ornsbey of the Ranger community; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Norma and Glen Mott of Havana, AR and Brenda and Ted Stroud of Harlingen, TX; twelve grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and many more nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was April 29, 2007 at Centerville Free Will Baptist Church with Pastors Charles Lewis and Ronnie Garrett officiating. Interment was in the Upper Spring Creek Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Nathan Bishop, Bill Gilkey, W. T. Pendergraph, J. R. Haney, Roy Bratton and Keith Oels. Honorary were Harlan Nuckals, Benny Sims, Bill Reynolds, Melvm Binson and Delmar Booth. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 2, 2007)
Lorene Tidwell, age 77, passed from this life October 27, 2009 at University Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. She was born March 24, 1932 in Blue Ball, AR to Grady L. and Vinnie Sipes Woodard.
She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Carl Woodard.
Survivors include her husband Joe of 59 years and their children and spouses, JoAnn and Larry Keith of Danville; Kathy and Richard Fryar of Dardanelle; Rickey and Cheryl Tidwell of Booneville; Deborah and Floyd McInturf of Blue Ball; Randy and Kim Tidwell of Delaware; 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; sisters Edna Fowler of Danville; Berniece Ward of Russellville; many nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral service was October 30 at Cornwell Chapel at Danville with burial at Shark Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 4, 2009)
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