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Tippit, Hollis D. -- Townsell, Joyce (Teel)
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Hollis D. Tippit, age 75, of Casa, AR went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. The son of Roy Tippit, Sr. and Nell McCabe Tippit, he was born March 2, 1932 in Casa. He was a poultry and cattle farmer and owner and operator of H&J Farms in Casa. He was a member of the Casa Church of Christ where he served as an elder for many years and was a bible class teacher.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Kerry Luttrell, a brother, George Tippit.
He is survived by his wife, June Tippit of Casa; a son, Joel & Ginger Tippit of Russellville; three daughters, Kay & Fred Pogue of Casa, Maria Field of North Little Rock, Ramona J. Parker of Casa; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and a brother, Roy Tippit, Jr. of Ola.
Funeral was Monday, November 12, 2007 at Humphrey Chapel. Mr. Carroll Sites and Mr. Neal Chism officiated. Burial was at Casa Cemetery by Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to Casa Church of Christ, 119 S. Cherry Street, Casa, AR 72025, or Camp Caudle, PO Box 1311, Dover, AR 72837, or Southern Christian Home, 100 West Harding, Morrilton, AR 72110. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 14, 2007)
Jackie Wayne Tippit, age 60, of Ola, AR, died Sunday, November 15, 2009 in Ola. The son of James and Louise May Pung Tippit, he was born August 12, 1949 in Altimer, AR. He was a Mill Worker. Jackie enjoyed Hunting and Fishing.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Tippit and wife, Sherry Tippit.
Survivors include his mother, Louise May Tippit of Ola; two brothers, Jimmy Tippit & wife Janice of Midway, Robert Tippit of Pottsville; two sisters, Kathy Fisher & husband J. E. of Ola; Marcia Tippit of Russellville and numerous nieces and nephews. Private
Graveside Service will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Internet obituary and on-line guest book are available at WWW.humphreyfuneral.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 18, 2009)
Nell Tippit, age 97, a resident of Ola, AR died Sunday, January 20, 2002 in Ola, AR. She was born June 9, 1904 in Casa, AR to William and Mary Holmes McCabe. She was a homemaker and a member of the Ola Church of Christ.
She was the widow of Roy Tippit, Sr. and also preceded in death by a son, James "George" Tippit of Ola, AR.
Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Roy Tippit and Hollis and June Tippit all of Casa, AR; one daughter-in-law, Louise Tippit of Ola, AR; 15 grandchildren; many great and great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was January 22, 2002 at the Ola Church of Christ officiated by Bob Fallen. Burial was in the Casa Cemetery at Casa under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Paul A, Joel, Jimmy Dale, Paul and Michael Tippit and Fred Pogue. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 23, 2002)
Roy Tippit Sr., aged 63, of Ola, a farmer, died Friday at a hospital in Danville. He was a native of Yell County and was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nell McCabe Tippit; of Wasco, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Kennedy of Houston, TX, his mother, Mrs. Jim Tippit of Russellville; three brothers, Ben Tippit of Casa, Virgil Tippit of Van Nuys, Calif., and Jimmy Tippit of Ft. Smith; three sisters, Mrs. Roy Johnston and Mrs. Adam Freeman, both of Dardanelle and Mrs. Vernie Olive of Russellville, and 13 grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 28, 1963)
Roy Tippit Sr., aged 63, of Ola, a farmer, died Friday at a hospital in Danville. He was a native of Yell County and was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nell McCabe Tippit; of Wasco, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Kennedy of Houston, TX, his mother, Mrs. Jim Tippit of Russellville; three brothers, Ben Tippit of Casa, Virgil Tippit of Van Nuys, Calif., and Jimmy Tippit of Ft. Smith; three sisters, Mrs. Roy Johnston and Mrs. Adam Freeman, both of Dardanelle and Mrs. Vernie Olive of Russellville, and 13 grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 28, 1963)
Willie Gertrude Tippit, age 78, of Waveland, AR died Monday, December 22, 2003 in a Booneville hospital. She was of the Baptist faith and a former resident of Uniontown and Van Buren, AR. She had been a resident and Grocery Store owner of Waveland for the past 35 years.
Survivors include 2 daughters, Dorella Havard of Grand Prairie, TX, Wanda Hultquist of Rineyville, KY; 3 sons, William Fincher of Van Buren, AR, Joe and Dan Fincher of Havana, AR; 16 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were Friday, December 26, 2003 at Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, AR with burial in Gill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mark, Jason, Jody Fincher, Gene Havert, Carroll Adair and Tunis Vanderschartz. Arrangements by Ocker Funeral Home, Van Buren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 31, 2003)
Adrain Robert Tippy, age 62 of Ola, died Sunday, July 20. 2008 at Chambers Memorial Hospital after a long debilitating battle with cancer. He was born August 8, 1945 in Plainview, AR to the late William Myles & Elsie Estell Collins Tippy.
He is survived by brother, Sherman William Tippy of Plainview and a sister, Melba James Pitts of Casa. Adrain married former wife Tommy Lorean Lightfoot on May 1, 1965 in Tulia, TX. There were four children born to them Robert Henry Tippy of Davenport, OK, William Kelcy Tippy of Artesia, New Mexico, James Loyad Tippy of Chico, TX and Teressa Joy Craft of Gage, OK; five grandsons and seven granddaughters.
Adrain will be cremated with services to follow at a later date. Cremation Arrangement by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 23, 2008)
Mrs. Elsie Estelle Tippy, age 70, of Plainview died Thursday, August 18, 1988 at Baptist Medical Center at Little Rock. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church at Plainview.
Survivors include two sons, Sherman William Tippy and Adrian Robert Tippy, both of Plainview; a daughter, Melba James of Plainview; a brother, Brownlo Collins of Apline; five sisters, Zettie Haney of Centerville, Hettie Brown, Leola Sisson, Ozelma Walker all of Dardanelle, and Idell Burns of Portland; eight grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Funeral was Monday at Salem Methodist Church at Plainview by the Rev. Tom Deere. Burial was in Salem Cemetery at Plainview by Humphrey Funeral Service at Ola. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 8/18/1988)
Rev. David Wayne Titsworth, age 48, of Russellville, AR died Friday, June 5, 1998 at AMI St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville, AR. He was born February 13, 1950 in Los Angeles, CA to the late Leroy H. and Agnes Harderson Titsworth.
Survivors include his wife, Sharon Keith Titsworth; two daughters, Alisa Martin of Dover and Julie Baer of Russellville; two brothers, Danny C. Tice of Russellville and Rev. Joe Titsworth of Dover; three sisters, Kathleen Whorton, Patricia Whorton and Barbara Harris all of Harrison and six grandchildren.
Service was June 8, at the Assembly of God Church in Pottsville with Rev. Ed Wilbourn and Rev. Bill Casey officiating. Interment was in Pisgah Cemetery in Pottsville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 10, 1998)
Lorna Sue Toffelmire age 60 of Dardanelle died Thursday, February 13, 2014 at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock. She was born June 1, 1953 at Hot Springs to Joe and Charlene Bissell Story.
Survivors include her husband Steven Toffelmire of Dardanelle; parents; one daughter; one sister and two brothers.
Funeral service was 2:00 PM Monday, February 17, 2014 at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. John McCourt officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Visitation was held from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Home Care, 2200 South Bowman Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 19, 2014)
Lorna Sue Toffelmire age 60 of Dardanelle died Thursday, February 13, 2014 at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock. She was born June 1, 1953 at Hot Springs to Joe and Charlene Bissell Story. She was a Registered Nurse and loved gardening and being outside in her yard.
Survivors include her husband Steven Toffelmire of Dardanelle; parents Joe and Charlene Bissell Story of Hot Springs; one daughter Jessica Toffelmire of Little Rock; one sister Karen Tyler and David of Hot Springs; two brothers Glenn Story and wife Anne of Olive Branch, Mississippi and Randy Story and wife Debbie of Hot Springs.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Monday, February 17, 2014 at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. John McCourt officiating. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Home Care, 2200 South Bowman Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,pub. February 19, 2014, On-Line at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com)
Margaret O. Toffelmire, age 80 of Dardanelle died Sunday, July 16, 2000 at St. Joseph's Regional Health Center in Hot Springs. She was born November 18, 1919 in Booneville, Arkansas to the late Ira Otha and Artie Grace Moore Warren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Toffelmire, a daughter, Shirley Gilbert, and two sisters, Juanita Gray and Wave Warren.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law Bill and Kim Toffelmire, Henderson, Nevada; Steve and Lorna Toffelmire, Dardanelle, AR; a daughter and son-in-law, Sarah and Dennis Magee, of Hot Springs, AR; two brothers and sisters-in law Sonny and Melba Warren, Dardanelle, AR; and John and Lavina Warren, Dardanelle, AR; a son-in-law Ray Gilbert, Ft Smith, AR; eight grandchildren David Gilbert, Mark Gilbert, Richard Gilbert, Brad Nelson, Jeremy Nelson, Amy Toffelmire, Emily Toffelmire, and Jessica Toffelmire; 5 great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces. Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Graveside funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 19, 2000, 10:00 a. m. at Brearley Cemetery with Rev. Jim Pennington officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 6 p. m. until 8 p. m. at the funeral home. The family will be at the John Warren residence in Dardanelle. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 19, 2000)
Harold William Toft, age 96, of Dardanelle, AR passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at the Legacy Lodge Nursing Home of Russellville, AR, where he was a patient for six years. He was born in Aldine, TX on May 1, 1909 to Larwence H. and Elmore Cadell Toft. His former wife, Mary Ester Benefield-Batchelor died in 2002. They had no children. In his youth he worked as a rigger in the oil fields of Texas and late was the owner of a Houston, TX Insulation Business and a swimming pool service company in the 1970's he moved to Mobile, AL where he became proprietor of a motel. In 1980 he and his companion moved to Dardanelle. In his golden years of retirement he enjoyed golfing, fishing, gardening, painting and calligraphy. He is a veteran of WWII and served his country with honor in France. He is currently a life member of Boyce Woods VFW Post #3141 of Dardanelle.
He is survived by his 101 year-old sister, Loyce Callahan of Houston, TX and by his nephew George W. Riddle of Dardanelle, AR. Friends gathered Friday evening at the Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle for a memory time and visitation. Private burial at Petillo Hill Cemetery near Centerville was held Saturday by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 16, 2005)
Mrs. Anna Toller, age 73, died at her home a mile west of Dardanelle on Highway 22, January 2nd, 1938 after a brief illness. Born in Czechoslovakia, she came to the US when she was 16 years of age. With her husband, who died three years ago, she came to this community in 1918, for a number of years residing on the J.L. Godsey farm and later purchasing the place on Hwy 22. She was a cheerful, motherly woman, much liked by neighbors and acquaintances. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 1939)
Quinton Tolleson, age 79, of Hot Springs, died Friday, October 16, 1987, in a local hospital. He was born in Belleville and he was a Baptist. He was a retired construction engineer.
Survivors include one sister Eva Smithey of Hot Springs; one sister-in-law Myrtle Tolleson of Little Rock and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held in the Hunt's Chapel Cemetery in Yell County near Rover. Pallbearers were the nephews. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. James Gardner, Dr. B. V Pai, Dr. Aspal, Dr. Dunn, Dr. Brayley, Dr. Campbell, Lee Barren, Cecil Lynn Buford, Roy McTigert and Jess Donn. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 10/16/1987)
James P. Tollison, 79 years old, died Thursday morning at his home in Briggsville. He was a native of Georgia and a retired carpenter.
Surviving relatives include his wife; four sons, Ralph of Bigelow, Alvin of Watson and Quinton and Ted of Briggsville, a daughter, Miss Eva Tollison of Briggsville and 17 grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, June 14, 1951)
Dennis L. Tolzman, age 54, of Fort Smith, AR died Wednesday evening at home. He was born in Mason City, Iowa and moved with his family to Fort Smith 23 years ago. He was owner of Tolzman Jewelers for 22 years. He was one of Jehovah's Witnesses for 27 years and served faithfully as a ministerial servant in the south congregation of Fort Smith until his death.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Linda D. Tolzman; two daughters, Jill Titsworth of Van Buren, AR and Allison Hollis of Fort Smith, AR; a son, Brett of Springhill, FL; five grandchildren; his parents, Lillian and Lavern Tolzman of Havana, AR; two sisters, Diane Neuhring of Mason City, Iowa and Susan Berry of Havana, AR; a brother, Albert of Mullen, ID; four nieces and two nephews and a innumerable of loving and loyal friends.
Memorial service was held at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 22, 2001)
LaVern A. Tolzman, age 85, of Havana, Ark. died May 11, 2010. He was born December 3, 1924 in Osage, Iowa to Herman and Minnie Berg Tolzman. He worked for the municipal sanitation department in Mason City, Iowa, in a sugar beet processing plant, Armor meat packing plants and worked many years in construction all while managing his own farm. After retiring, he worked for the Corps of Engineers in North Dakota and Waveland, Ark. as a gate attendant. LaVern was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Mason City, Iowa and attended the Moore's Chapel Church in Waveland, Ark. While serving in the Army in World War II he participated in the Battle of the Bulge and the first wave of the Normandy invasion.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sons, Albert, Dennis and Jeff Tolzman; one sister, Bernice Smith; and two brothers, Paul and Arthur Bartelt.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-four years, Lillian Rose Young Tolzman; two daughters, Diane Neuhring and husband, Robert of Mason City, Iowa and Susan Berry and husband, Thomas of Havana, Ark.; nine grandchildren, Brad Neuhring and (Joan) of Mason City, Iowa, Lori Schmidt and husband, Doug of Nora Springs, Iowa, Christine Berry of Atwater, Calif., Stacey Henderson and husband Harold of Russellville, Ark., Jill Titsworth and husband, Eugene of Van Buren, Ark., Allison Hollis and husband, Danny of Fort Smith, Ark., Brett Bishop of Fort Smith, Ark., John Tolzman of Rock Falls, Iowa, Tawny McElroy and husband, Price of Scottsdale, Ariz.; fifteen great grandchildren, Brandon Schmidt and (Ashley), Jeremy Schmidt and wife, Cassidy, Steven and Austin Schmidt, Zachary and Ashtyn Schmidt, Paige Rahn, Bryeanna Nordin and husband, Khris, Conner Berry, Ryan McKinney, Spencer Bodeker and wife, Kati and Brook Bodeker, Lindsay Bishop, Stone and Blade Tolzman; one great-great-grandchild, Kaiden Schmidt; many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be in Nora Springs, Iowa at a later date with interment at Rock Grove Cemetery in Nora Springs, Iowa. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Booneville Funeral Service of Booneville, Ark. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or Relay for Life in honor of granddaughter, Lori Schmidt and in memory of son, Dennis Tolzman at P. O. Box 113, Nora Springs, Iowa 50458. Online guest book WWW.boonevillefuneralservice.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 19, 2010)
Ford Henry Tomlinson, 72, of Belleville died in a Little Rock hospital on April 15, 1958.
Survivors include a daughter. Miss Johnny Mae Tomlinson of Belleville; a sister, Mrs. Laura Green of Spokane, Wash. and a brother, J. T Tomlinson of California. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 1, 1958)
Johnnie Mae Tomlinson, age 91 of Danville, died Friday, June 19, 2009 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. She was born August 22, 1917 in Belleville, Arkansas to the late Ford Henry and Ina Mae Magee Tomlinson.
She is preceded in death by her parents and brother.
Survivors include a host of friends at Mitchell Nursing Home.
Graveside services were 10:00 a. m. Monday, June 22, 2009 at Russell Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 24, 2009)
Ed C. Torbett of Fayetteville, Arkansas died June 3, 2009 at his home. He was born in Danville, Arkansas in 1922 to Damon Carlos Torbett and Jewell Forrester Torbett.
He is survived by his wife, Janice Eaton Torbett; sons, Jack Torbett and Brett Torbett and his wife, Sara Torbett of Fayetteville; and cousin, Elizabeth Johnson of Bentonville.
In 1940, Ed graduated from Danville High School where he was highly involved in athletics as a left-handed quarterback for the Little Johns as well as a pitcher for the baseball team. After graduating from high school, he attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville before joining the United States Navy where he completed their flight training program, graduating among the top ten in his class. He was offered the choice of remaining with the Navy or joining the United States Marine Corps. He chose the Marine Corps. In 1943, he was appointed a Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps Air Wing. During a 20 year military career, he flew the F4U Corsair in the Pacific Theater during World War II, seeing action in the Battle of Peleliu. He also flew the Corsair in the Korean War, during which he provided air support for soldiers during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. Over the course of these two wars, he flew a total of 251 combat missions from both land and aircraft carriers. For his services, Lt. Col. Torbett was awarded five Distinguished Flying Crosses, 16 Air Medals and ten additional citations including an Asian Pacific Combat Medal, a World War II Victory Medal, and a Presidential Unit Citation as well as others. He retired from the military in 1963 as a Lieutenant Colonel and returned to the University of Arkansas where he completed a B. A. degree in business. He then began a successful real estate company in Fayetteville, was a rancher, and at the age of 56, became a father and raised two sons.
A memorial service was held Monday, June 8, 2009 at Moores Chapel in Fayetteville, with Dr. H. D. McCarty presiding. Burial was in Fairview Memorial Cemetery on Mission Blvd. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 10, 2009)
DANVILLE - Lee Bunnen Torbitt, age 84, of Fort Smith, formerly of Danville, died Saturday, January 25, 1986 at Sparks Regional Medical Center at Fort Smith. He was a native of Texas, son of the late John and Etta Dailey Torbitt, and was a Mason.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Emma Parmeley Torbitt; three daughters, Bridgette Harper of Fort Smith, and Delores Ward Kennedy and Brenda Stuckmeyer of Missouri; a stepson, Robert Torbitt of Fort Smith; two stepdaughters, Diane Hardin of Branch and Willa Dean Pressey of Missouri; a sister, Gladys Foster of Barling; a half-brother, John Torbitt Jr. of Oklahoma; two half-sisters, Clara Rogers of Fort Smith and Marie Perry of Huntsville;. a stepbrother, C. T. Safley of Missouri; eight grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 10 a. m. Tuesday at Cornwell Chapel by the Rev. Bill Storts. Burial with Masonic rites will be in Moore's Chapel Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Eric Scott Torgerson, age 10, of Dardanelle, AR died Friday, April 7, 2000 at Cardinal Glenn Children's Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was the son of David and Sherrie Torgerson and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Turnbow.
Services were Tuesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Russellville, AR. Burial was in the Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 12, 2000)
Eric Scott Torgerson, age 10, of Dardanelle, AR died April 7, 200 at Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in Saint Louis. He was born October 2, 1989 in Russellville, AR; he was home-schooled fourth grade student and a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints at Danville.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Roy Turnbull.
He is survived by, his parents, David E. and Sherrie Turnbull Torgerson; two brothers, David L. and Austin C. Torgerson of Dardanelle, AR; two sisters, Genevieve C. and Giselle M. Torgerson of Dardanelle, AR; paternal grandparents, David Charles and Olive M. Torgerson of Salt Lake City, UT; maternal grandparents, Perry L. and Vanitta C. Turnbull of Little Rock, AR; great-grandparents, Warren and Winifred Dillon of Fort Dodge, IA, Iona Turnbull of Luck, WY and Nanny Mae Hawthorne of Marshall, TX.
Funeral service was held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Russellville by Bobby Joe S tokes. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle, AR. Memorials may be made to Friends of Kids With Cancer, Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, c/o David Ish, 1465 South Grand Blvd. Saint Louis 63104. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 19, 2000)
Alma Torrence, age 90, of Danville passed away peacefully Thursday, September 10, 2009 in the presence of her loving grandchildren. She was born November 6, 1918 to Virginia and Reed Fisher.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roy Torrence; daughter, Sharon Torrence; and stepson, Leroy Torrence.
She is survived by one brother and sister-in-law, CA and Betty Fisher of Omaha, NE; two grandsons, Marlon Torrence and his wife Maxine of North Little Rock, AR, Rowney Torrence and his wife, Stacie of Little Rock, AR; one granddaughter, Audrey Bradley of Sherwood, AR; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral will be September 19, 2009 at Danville United Methodist Church with Rev. Thomas Sullinger officiating. Interment will be at Howell Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Visitation will be September 18, 2009 from 1 p. m. to 8 p. m. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 16, 2009)
Beulah Mae Torrence, 92, of Danville, passed away Friday, December 2, 2016, at Chambers Memorial Hospital. She was born August 13, 1924, in Plainview, Arkansas to the late Jess and Della Norman Gilkey. She worked 38 years as a line worker for Tyson Poultry. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Henry Gilkey; sisters Elsie Brown, Cora Alston, Ruby Riddley; sons-in-law, William Kellybrew and Casper Pickney.
Survivors include her son, Robert and Joyce Torrence of Wylie, Texas; daughters, Delcia and Charles Webster, of Belleville, Neita Kellybrew of Dardanelle; Joann Pinkney of Dardanelle; 9 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 10, 2016, at the Danville United Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Sullinger officiating. Burial was at Howell Cemetery. Visitation was held Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the church. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Arrangements are by 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 Dec 7, 2016)
Mr. George Washington Torrence, age 78, died at his home in Danville, August 21, 1942.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 25, from Trinity Methodist Church with Rev. A.L. Buchanan of Center Point officiating.
Surviving Mr. Torrence's death his widow Mrs. Cordelia Torrence, three sons, Robert, Little Rock; Waymon, Detroit; Roy of the home and one step-son, Hubert Cole, Little Rock. One daughter, Mrs. Josephine Henry, Danville; and a sister, Mrs. Sarah E. Moore, Danville. Flower girls Misses Linnie Dickens, Core Gilkey, and Beulah Gilkey. Pallbearers Jim Hutch, William Hutch, John Cole, Sam Cole, Tyree Hutch and Dewey Kendrick. Interment is Danville with Cornwell Funeral Home in charge. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sep 1942)
Robert Titus Torrence, 79, died at his home in Little Rock, December 23 and was buried in Danville, Sunday, December 28 after services at Trinity Methodist Church by Rev. Mr. Whaley, pastor of the Duncan Chapel, Little Rock.
Survivors are sons, Houston, Wewoka, Oklahoma; Albro, Weleetka, Oklahoma; Henry, Danville; Johnny, Titus, and Meek, Little Rock. Daughters are Mrs. Beulah Dickens, Wabbaseka, Oklahoma; Mrs. Lois Hampton, Mrs. Ruth Washington and Mrs. Margaret Torrence, Little Rock.
Pall bearers were: Martin Black, Dewey Kendrick, Charley Smith, Hudson Billups, Mack Howell and June Williams. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 1942)
Harmon Tougaw, age 84, died Sunday, February 28, 1999 at Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR. He was born November 21, 1914 at Briggsville, AR. to the late W. M. and Mary Elms Tougaw. He was a Veteran of WWII and a member of the Faith Free Will Baptist Church in Jonesboro.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ophlia Tougaw and one brother, Drewey Elms Tougaw.
He is survived by two brothers, Orville Tougaw of Havana, AR. and Thomas Tougaw of Harrison, AR; one sister, Evola Moran of Hot Springs, AR; seven nephews and six nieces.
Funeral service was March 3, 1999 at Emerson Funeral Chapel in Jonesboro with Rev. Kennith Winningham officiating. Burial was in the Niddleton Cemetery in Jonesboro, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 10, 1999)
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Tougaw, 68, of Havana died at the Yell County Hospital on November 18.
She is survived by her husband, Will M. Tougaw; three sons, Harmon of State Sanatorium, Orville of Belleville Rt. and Thomas of Harrison; one daughter, Mrs. Evola Morgan of Hot Springs; three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Burris of New Mexico, Mrs. Letha Kirkland of Arizona and Mrs. Lessie Crabill of Illinois; a stepmother, Mrs. Azlee Elms of Decatur, Ill.; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 1964)
Orville Tougaw, age 88, of Havana, AR, died Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at the John L. McClellan VA Hospital in Little Rock, AR. He was born January 3, 1920 at Plainview, AR, to the late William and Mary Elms Tougaw.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Drewey Elms Tougaw and Harmon Tougaw.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Pearl Moore Tougaw, his children and their spouses, Quinton Dale and Pat Tougaw of Kingston, AR, Ron and Linda Tougaw of Helotes, Texas, Barbara and Jerry Karnes of Pittsburgh, Texas, Dennis and Terry Tougaw of Burlington, Kansas, and Mary and Hoover Willard of Belleville, AR; a sister, Evola Moran of Hot Springs, AR, a brother, Thomas Tougaw of Harrison, Arkansas, 17 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and a host of other family members and friends.
Mr. Tougaw was a member of the Havana Assembly of God Church, where he served as Sunday School Superintendent for over 20 years and as a deacon for 40 years. He loved the Lord, studying and living the Word of God. He memorized and quoted scriptures in worship services and other gatherings many times. He, and his wife Pearl, ministered through nursing home, hospital, and home visitation for many years. He served on the Havana School Board. He worked in the CCC camps, was a World War II veteran, a construction worker and a retired chicken and cattle farmer.
Services were held Saturday, July 5 at the Havana First Baptist Church with Rev. Earl Teeter, Rev. Bob Caldwell and Rev. Jeff Smith officiating. Burial was in the Havana Cemetery. Pallbearers were nephews. Honorary pallbearers were Johnny Ralph Burrows, Bruce Bland, Tommy Fink, Whick Stapleton and Wayne Henson. Memorials may be made to the Havana Cemetery Fund or Gideons International. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 9, 2008)
William M. Tougaw, 81, a resident of the Mitchell Nursing Home in Danville died at the home June 15. He was born in Illinois and his home was at Havana.
Survivors include three sons, Harmon of State Sanatorium, Orville of Belleville and Thomas of Harrison; one daughter, Mrs. Evola Moran of Hot Springs; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Services were held June 18 at the Salem Church with Rev. Tackett and Rev. Pollard officiating. Burial was in the Salem Cemetery with Cornwell Funeral Service in charge. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 1965)
Ora Tousky, 85 of Dardanelle, died Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. She was born February 7, 1924 at Carden Bottoms to the late Eurby and Johnnie Mae Maxey Moore. She was a 50 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Tousky, Jr. brothers and sisters, Opal Fisher, Johnnie Nell Smith, Ruby Moore, J. E. Moore, Cleveland Moore, Dick Maxey Moore, William Eurby Moore, and Keith Moore.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Tina and Charles Pipes of Dardanelle; brother, Scotty Moore of Dardanelle; granddaughter, Charley Louise Pipes of Dardanelle; numerous nephews and nieces, and one special caregiver, Kay Hawk.
Funeral services were held Friday, May 22, 2009 at the First United Methodist Church in Dardanelle with Rev. Roger Glover and Bennie Harmon officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 27, 2009)
Bill Towell, age 55, of Arroya Grande, Calif, died August 13 in San Luis Obispo Hospital.
Survivors include his son, Billy Towell, of Arroyo Grande, his mother, Mary Chapel, two brothers, James and Arvil, and a sister, Edith, all of Atlanta, Ga.
Funeral service was at Wood Funeral Chapel by Rev. Otis Fox and burial was in the Arroyo Grande Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 1966)
James H. Towell, 81, died at the nursing home in Danville May 11. He was a retired farmer and a Methodist.
He is survived by one son, J.C. Towel of San Antonio, Tex.; one sister, Mrs. Macie Doudy Berry of Holdenville, Okla.; and two grandchildren.
Services were Friday at the Havana Methodist Church with J.W. Holland officiating. Burial was in Havana Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 1966)
Mrs. Vida Towell, age 76, died in her home at Havana, January 27. She was a member of the Methodist church.
She is survived by her husband, J. H. Towell; one son, J. C. Towell, of Holdenville, Okla.; one brother, Poe Jestice of Los Angeles, Calif.; two grandchildren. Jimmy Towell of San Antonio, Tex. and Carolyn Towell of Holdenville, Okla. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 31, 1963)
Mrs. Vida Towell, age 76, died in her home at Havana, January 27. She was a member of the Methodist church.
She is survived by her husband, J. H. Towell; one son, J. C. Towell, of Holdenville, Okla.; one brother, Poe Jestice of Los Angeles, Calif.; two grandchildren. Jimmy Towell of San Antonio, Tex. and Carolyn Towell of Holdenville, Okla. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 31, 1963)
Grace B. Towns, age 85 of Paris, Arkansas, died Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at Paris Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was retired from Tyson Foods Processing Plant in Dardanelle, AR.
She was preceded in death by her husband, David Cecil Towns and her parents, Robert arid Arby Jane (Rimmer) Greenhall.
She is survived by daughter, Bobbie Jane Apodaca of Paris, AR; two sons, Robert Earl Lane of Panama Canal and Leon Lane of Delaware, AR; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren.
Cremation arrangements under the direction of Roller Funeral Home - Paris. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 15, 2008)
James Lloyd "Tood" Townsell, age 71, of Casa died Thursday, January 10, 1985. He was a farmer and cattleman, veteran of World. War II and was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Cloma Townsell; four sons, James, the Rev. Jacky and Lloyd Townsell of Casa, and Bobby Townsell of Conway three daughters, Louann Rudkin of Mabelvale, and Louise Vess and Regina Wheeler of Casa; a sister, Mrs. Lessie Fisher of Ola; 13 grandchildren, and a great grandchild.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Saturday at Casa Church of Christ, Burial will be in Casa Cemetery by Shinn Funeral Service. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1985)
Joyce Townsell, age 76, of Casa went to be with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ on Friday, May 18, 2012 at her daughter's home in Morrilton. She was born August 1, 1935 in Rose Creek, Arkansas to the late lrby and Mintie McElory Teel. She was a substitute teacher for the Casa School District and worked for the Casa Post Office. She was a member of the Casa First Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Sylvia Searcy.
Survivors include her husband of 57 years, James "Rollie" Townsell of Casa; son, Larry Townsell of Casa; daughter, Sharron Townsell Atkinson and Mike of Morrilton; three grandchildren; three great-granddaughters; brother, Irby Lee Teel of Casa.
Service was Tuesday at the First Baptist Churc, Casa. Burial was in Casa Cemetery. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle, Arkansas. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 23, 2012)
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