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Tucker, Modine W. -- Turner, Grace E.
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Modine W. Tucker, age 70, a resident of Rover, AR, formerly of Dallas, TX, died Friday, April 11, 1997 at her home. She was born on September 16, 1926 at Comanche, TX to Bud and Lelona Mae Daniels Wallace. She was a retired licensed practical nurse and a member of the Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Odene Wallace; two brothers, Wilson McKinney and Cleveland Wallace.
Survivors include husband, H. Riley Tucker of Rover, AR; a son and daughter-in-law, Ken and Mary Tucker of Rover, AR; three daughters and son-in-law, Wanda and Forrest Tennison of DeSoto, TX, Sandra Cleveland of Lewisville, TX and Barbara Cleveland of Dallas, TX; four brothers, Gene Wallace of Grapevine, TX, Bud Wallace, Jr. of Dallas, TX, R. C. Wallace of Lancaster, TX and Charles Wallace of Dallas, TX; nine grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was April 14 at the Wildwood Memorial Chapel with burial in the Restland Memorial Park at Dallas, TX. Casket bearers were Jackie Christian, Riley Christian, Jeff Bragg, Todd Tucker, Jason Cleveland, Troy Tucker, Glen Tennison. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 16, 1997)
Montra Holmes Tucker, age 88 of Casa, died Monday, November 29, 2010 at Perry County Nursing Home. She was born December 11, 1921 at Casa to the late Bruce and Oder Patterson Alexander.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles Holmes; son, Freddie Holmes; brothers, Hubert and Herbert Alexander; sisters, Opal George, Thelma Pryer, Lola Holmes, Ruby Rogers, Velma Dunn and Audie Jordan.
Survivors include son, Ralph Rowe and wife, Ann of Casa; daughter-in-law, Pat Holmes of Oppelo; brother, Hershel Alexander and wife, Vera of Casa; grandchildren, Stanley Rowe of Casa, Pattie Robinson and husband, Mike of Ola, Gayla Boxnick and husband, Shawn of London, Charles Holmes and wife, Jessica of Oppelo, Renae Drinkwater and husband, Charles of Perryville; seven great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are Wednesday, December 1, 2010, 2:00 p.m., at Casa Church of Christ with Bro. Bill Chism officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 1, 2010)
-Former resident killed at California Rock Plant -- Morris Tucker, 31, was instantly killed Wednesday afternoon, July 23, 1947, at 1:30 when the cable on a drag line broke and the boom struck the victim who was seated on a Mississippi wagon at the Tracy Rock and Gravel plant near Carbona, Calif. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 14, 1947)
Mr. Jim Tucker, age 62, passed away at his home in Aberdeen, Washington, September 16 and was laid to rest September 21. Mr.
Tucker was survived by his wife, one son, James D. Jr., daughters Mrs. Roy Howard, Opal Rainey, Ollie , Mary, Martha, Myrtle Madell and Donn Clara, three brothers, A.J. Tucker, Prowderly, Texas, L.M., Paris, Texas, and Mrs. Callie Bishop, Shannon, Texas. Mr. Tucker was a former resident of Belleville, where he operated a gin and is a brother of the late Miss Minnie Montgomery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 1940)
Opal Stout Tucker, age 93 of Dardanelle, AR died Wednesday, May 19, 1999 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born December 23, 1905 in Perry County to the late Huse and Mackie Sexton Stout. She was a member of the First Assembly of God in Dardanelle, a mother, grandmother and friend.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Dude and Zora Jane Tucker of Dardanelle and Charlie and Melba Tucker of Houston; two daughters and son-in-law, Pauline Manes and Alyene and Jack Kendrick all of Dardanelle; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held Saturday at the First Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Dwayne Manes, Rev. David Jay and the Rev. James Lowe officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 26, 1999)
Pearl Phillips Tucker, age 66, of Dardanelle died Saturday, January 12, 2002 at the Dardanelle Hospital. Mrs. Tucker was born July 27, 1935 in Frost, Texas to the late George Dewey and Ila Estes Blevins Bullock. She retired after 25 years as a health care assistant and was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Dardanelle.
Survivors are a daughter, Debbie Strait of Carrollton, Texas; four sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Marcia Phillips of Waverly, Nebraska, Jackie and Karen Phillips of Dardanelle, George and Sharon Phillips of Russellville, Kevin and Debra Phillips of Broadway, Virginia; a sister, June Day of Amarillo, Texas; a brother, Bill Bullock of San Antonio, Texas and six grandsons.
Services were Tuesday, January 15, 2002, 10:00 a. m. at the First Assembly of God Church in Dardanelle with Rev. James Lowe officiating. Interment was Wednesday, January 16, 2002, 2:00 p. m. at East Greenwood Cemetery in Weatherford, Texas by Cornwell Funeral Service in Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Brandon Ward, Bryce Phillips, Kyle Phillips, George Phillips, Kevin Phillips, Robert Phillips, Jackie Phillips. Honorary were members of the First Assembly of God Church in Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 16, 2002)
Phebe Jane Tucker, 83, a resident of Harkeys Valley died in St. Mary's hospital March 2, 1960. She was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Hardon G. Tucker and Arley Tucker of Dardanelle; three daughters, Mrs. Tennie Walker of Broken Arrow, Okla., Mrs. Vera Pitts of Dardanelle and Mrs. Lennie Lea Green of Ft. Worth, Texas; two brothers, Henry Harkey of Webber Falls, Okla. and J. P. Harkey of Dardanelle; two sisters, Mrs. Aggie Murdock of Natalie, Texas and Mrs. Dellon Rutledge of Branch; 19 grandchildren, and 21 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Shinn and Son Chapel. Burial was in Harkey Cemetery near Chickalah. Pallbearers were Buford Rector, Jim Hull, ??brey Miller, Junior Caldwell, Vernon Boling and P. C. Thomas. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Post-Dispatch, Dardanelle, Arkansas: 3-10-1960)
Mrs. Pheobe Jane Tucker, age 82, died March 2, 1960 at a hospital in Russellville. She was a lifelong resident of Harkeys Valley.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Hoyte Green of Ft. Worth, Tex. Mrs. Row walker of Broken Arrow, Okla. And Mrs. Fred Pitts of Dardanelle; two sons, Arden Tucker and Arley Tucker of Dardanelle; two sisters, Mrs. Grover Murdock of San Antonia and Mrs. N. B. Rutledge of Branch; two brothers, J. P. Harkey of Dardanelle and H. C. Harkey of Webber Falls, Okla. 19 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, March 11, 1960)
Rebecca Jane Tucker, age 79 of Dardanelle, died Wednesday, June 2, 2010. She was born August 4, 1930 at Dardanelle to the late Willie Evert "Brownie" and Donie Higgins Wood.
She is preceded in death by her parents; one son, Marc Tucker; two brothers, Ezra and Billy Don Wood.
Survivors include four sons, Larry Tucker and wife, Ola of Las Vegas, NY Randy Tucker and wife, Pam of Atlanta, GA, Don Tucker and wife, Cindy of Conway, Brent Kim Tucker and wife, Molly of Tampa, FL; one brother, Hobart Wood; one sister, Millie Laswell of IN; seven grandchildren; her companion of many years, Bob Pitts; and many other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be held today, Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 10:00 a. m. at Graves Cemetery in Delaware. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 9, 2010)
Roy M. Tucker, 74, of Pottsville, AR, died Saturday, April 9, 2005 at his home. The son of George and Orpha Lynch Tucker, he was born April 6, 1931 in Pottsville. He was a 1950 graduate of Pottsville High School. R.M. served in the United States Army and Army Reserves during and following the War in Vietnam. He married Trella Bewley on July 15, 1961 at Atkins. He was a Presidential building contractor and also worked for several years at Morton's Frozen Foods in Russellville. He taught welding at the Russellville High School Vo-Tech in the 1970's. He was a member of the Lighthouse Christian Center in Wing, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his parents and 3 brothers, William "Pete", Leon "Bud" and Billy "Ray" Tucker.
He is survived by his wife, Trella Bewley Tucker, Pottsville; two sons & daughters-in-law, Randy & Billie -Tucker, Pottsville, Mike & Ana Tucker, Sunnyvale, CA; two daughters & sons-in-law, Kay & Robert McMullen, Centerville, Sherry & Bob Hoyer, Redding, CA; and 11 grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2:00 pm Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at Pottsville Assembly of God Church. Rev. Dan Osolin will officiate. Burial will be at Pisgah at Pottsville by Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to Lighthouse Christian Center, PO Box 151, Rover, AR 72860. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 13, 2005)
Mr. S. C. Tucker, age 78, of Danville, AR died Thursday, March 22, 2001 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. He was born October 4, 1922 in Pottsville, AR to the late Clarence and Effie Williams Tucker. He graduated from Arkansas State Teachers College and did his graduate work at the University of Arkansas. In 1947 he became the principal for the Danville school District and the superintendent in 1953. He retired after 37 years of dedicated service to the Danville schools. He was a charter member of the Danville Lions Club, being a member for over 50 years; he served on the County Library Board, Regional Library Board, District Athletic Association, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. In Arkansas Education, Assn. (AEA), was active in State Principals and president of the Arkansas School Administrators. He was a member of the Danville United Methodist Church, a Sunday School teacher and a past member of the Methodist Church Board.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jean Lile Baker Tucker; one son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Eileen Tucker of Atlanta, GA; one daughter and son-in-law, Alden and David Spriggs of Allen, TX; five brothers, Milton Tucker of Dover, AR, Kermit Tucker of Decatur, AL, Bill Tucker of Catawba, NC, Bob Tucker of Hartford, KS, Ray Tucker of Danville, AR; eight grandchildren, Lauren and Brian Tucker both of Atlanta, GA, Ann, James, John, Caleb, Katie and Micah Spriggs all of Allen, TX and several cousins and many friends.
Service was March 26, 2001 at the United Methodist Church in Danville, AR with Rev. David Hawkins officiating. Interment was in the Earl Ladd Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Bob Nelson Pledger, Phil Moudy, Steve Pfeifer, Bood Keathley Ray Holbrook, Joe Hissom, Steve Coger and Jim Pledger. Honorary were, member of the Sarah Freeman Sunday School Class, past and present members of the Danville School Board and Danville Lions Club, Fay Mathis, Ed Taylor, Bill B. Wood, A. D. Morris, Earl Stapleton, Todd Sanders, Jack Wilson, Charlie Richison, Rupert Tate, Dr. L. C. George, Ted Lyons, Dan Terry, Robert Keathley, Linton Moudy, Forrest Moudy, Charlie Wilkins and Mike Chaffin. Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church or the Methodist Children's Church Fund, PO Box 729, Danville, AR 72833. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 28, 2001)
DIED - Dr. Thomas J. Tucker in Dardanelle, on Thursday the 4th day of March, age 42 years on the day of his death. Our beloved brother is no more with us. He died on Thursday the 4th inst. after a severe attack of Pulmonary Consumption. He bore his sufferings without a murmer (sic), and with true Christian fortitude. A good man has fallen with his armor on; he was immersed last summer, and became a member of Christ's Church, and was one of the sweet singers of Israel. Let the sublime love of the Son for the Father ever be. Let no sacrillegious (sic) voice deride. Let no other attachment usurp your sacred dominion. Inseparable in life, so live that death, may not sever the purest love on earth., and the first greeting in the heavenly realms, will be your father and mother's joyous welcome home. C. P. T. (The Dardanelle Independent Newspaper, Dardanelle, Arkansas, pub. Mar 12, 1875) (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,His obituary was published 12 Mar 1875, Dardanelle, Yell County, Arkansas. )
Died Dr. Thomas J. Tucker in Dardanelle, on Thursday the 4th day of March, 1875, age 42 years on the day of his death. Our beloved brother is no more with us. He died on Thursday the 4th of March after a severe attack of Pulmonary Consumption.
He bore his sufferings without a murmur, and with true Christian fortitude. A good man has fallen with his armor on; he was immersed last summer, and became a member of Christ's Church, and was one of the sweet singers of Israel. Let the sublime love of the Son for the Father ever be. Let no sacrilegious voice deride. Let no other attachment usurp your sacred dominion. Inseparable in life, so live that death, may not sever the purest love on earth, and the first greeting in the heavenly realms, will be your father and mother's joyous welcome home. C. P. T. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Mary Fowler Leek, Newspaper: THE DARDANELLE INDEPENDENT, 3-12-1875)
Walter Carl Tucker, 85, of Delaware, AR, died Monday, September 3, 2007, at Lawton, OK.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Dorothy M. Tucker of Delaware; a daughter, Letta Ann Tucker of Delaware; two sons, Carlton Tucker of Lawton, OK, and Arlice Roberts of Linton, IN; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; a brother and a sister.
The body will be cremated. No memorial service will be held. The family requests no food or flowers. Arrangements are by Ritter-Gray Funeral Home in Lawton, OK. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 12, 2007)
Wredgil Dude Tucker, age 75, a resident of Dardanelle, AR died Friday, March 24, 2000 at home. He was born on April 26, 1924 at Dardanelle, AR to Floyd and Opal Stout Tucker. He married Zora Mashburn Tucker on July 3, 1943 at Russellville, AR. He was a farmer.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include, his wife, Zora Tucker of Dardanelle, AR; two sons and daughters-in-law, James Wredgil & Linda Tucker of Russellville, AR and Ronnie Gene and Sharon Tucker of Dardanelle, AR; three daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda Sue and John Breashears, Debbie James Tony Cheema of New York, NY and Janet Lynn & Michael Wood of Bryon, CA; 11 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one brother, Charles Tucker of Houston, TX and two sisters, Pauline Manes and Aline Kendrick both of Dardanelle, AR.
Funeral service was March 27, 2000 at the Faith Church at Dardanelle officiated by Rev. Dwayne Manes and assisted by Rev. Kenny Jay. Burial was at the Ringer Cemetery at Centerville, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Casket bearers were Bret Tucker, Brandon Wood, Mike Wood, John Breashears, Larry Kendrick and Charles Lee Tucker. Honorary was all his many friends. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 29, 2000)
Sophia Jean Johnston Tuggle, age 57, died Thursday, September 11, 2003 in Lawton, OK. She was the daughter of the late Eugene Johnston, born July 9, 1946 in Russellville, AR. She was the first African-American to graduate from Havana High School in Havana, AR. She worked for 21 years for the Social Security Administration in Richmond, CA where she retired. She became a Certified Public Accountant in 1990. She was a member of the Light of the World Church of God in Christ Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Tuggle, her father, Eugene Johnston, her step-father, Odell Wise and her brother, Robert Wise.
Survivors include her mother, Ruthia Wise of Havana, AR; two daughters and son-in-law, Karen and Donald Moody of San Leandro, CA and Marvette Wesley of Jonesboro, AR; two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Lisa Ward of Lawton, OK and Kelvin and Linda Polk of Oswatomie, KS; two sisters, Carolyn Wise of Vallejo, CA and LaRuth Newton of North Little Rock, AR; five brothers, Earl Johnston of Phoenix, AZ, George Johnston of Havana, AR, Ray Johnston of North Little Rock, AR, Leonard Wise of Morrilton, AR and Larry Wise of Little Rock, AR; 13 grandchildren; one great grandchild and a host of nephews, nieces and relatives.
Service was September 20, 2003 at the Harris Chapel CME Church with Rev. George Washington and Rev. Fannie Washington officiating. Burial was in Guinn Cemetery in Havana, AR. Pallbearers were Charles Webster, Tom Gilkey, Charles, Ronnie and Raymond Davis and Sam Smith. Honorary were Earl E. Johnston, Ray A. Johnston, Larry Wise, George L. Johnston, Leonard Wise, Michael Ward and Kelvin Polk. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 24, 2003)
James Calvin Tullous, age 52, a resident of Russellville, AR, died Tuesday, May 30, 2006, at his home. He was born January 20, 1954, at El Paso, TX to Robert Jewel and Mildred Louella Derrick Tullous. He was the former owner of All American Roofing Company; was a member of the First United Pentecostal Church at Russellville; and was a United States Marine veteran of the Vietnam War. In his free time, he enjoyed playing his guitar, singing, and playing horseshoes.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Norman and Arthur "Oppie" Tullous.
Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Marie Tullous of Russellville; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Joe and Heather Tullous of Atkins, Robert Tullous of Atkins, and Jamie Jackson of Russellville; three brothers, Wade Tullous of Dardanelle, Rod Tullous of Russellville, and Clint Tullous of Phoenix, Arizona; four sisters, Sharon Smith of Russellville, Robin Small of Appleton, Cheryl Adams of Calico Rock, and Kathy Brewer of Pottsville; and two grandchildren, Katelyn Tullous of Dardanelle and James Tullous of Atkins.
The funeral was held June 3, 2006, at the First United Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Tony Reynolds officiating. Burial with military honors provided by the V. F. W. Rogers-Rye Post 2283, was in the Old Baptist Cemetery at Center Valley under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. Active pallbearers were Odie Hill, Bob Nordin, Jay Fondren, Ray Tankersly, Richard Houghton, and Earl Ferguson. Honorary pallbearers were Jamie Willcutt, Gary Houghton, and Scott Deal. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Pentecostal Church; Post Office Box 2466: Russellville, Arkansas 72811. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 7, 2006)
Thelma Lee Turic, age 69, of West Memphis, AR died November 5, 2002 in Crittenden Memorial Hospital. She was self-employed with a home daycare.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Turic and a son, Larry Michael Turic.
Survivors include 2 daughters, Joyce Turic of West Memphis, AR, Paula Anderson of Memphis, TN; a son, Curtis Turic of Dardanelle, AR; a sister, Mary Nell Esque of Memphis, TN; brothers, Wayne Curtright of West Memphis, AR, Bobby Curtright of Big Bear Lake, TN; 7 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren.
Services were Thursday, November 7, 2002 at Roller Citizens Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Crittenden Memorial Park, Marion. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 13, 2002)
Louise Pruitt Turnage, 83, of Leesburg, TX died July 24, 2012 at Whispering Pines Nursing Home in Winnsboro, TX. She was born July 19, 1929 in Danville to Jonathan Washington Pruitt and Lela Womack Pruitt. She was a retired technician with Texas Instruments and she was a member of the Eaves Tabernacle Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Otis Pruitt, a sister, Mattie Ziegler and her husband John Turnage.
Survivors are her son, Tommy Turnage of Scroggins, TX; her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Ronnie Gracy of Terrell, TX; grandchild Allison Gracy of Terrell, TX; brothers, Hayden Pruitt of Oklahoma City, OK, Harold Pruitt of Oregon; sisters, Nell Martin of Verden, OK, Mae Frost of Point, TX and Jane Jones of Oregon and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was July 27, 2012 at the Erman Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Pittsburg, TX with Bro. Doyle Rust officiating. Interment was at Beebe Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 1, 2012)
Dallas Turnbough, age 30 of Centerville, AR died Thursday, June 2, 2005 at his home. He was born September 29, 1948, the son of the late Robert and Ellar Barnes Turn-bough in Lepanto, AR. He was a construction worker.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Carrie Turnbough and a sister, Jewel Clark.
He is survived by one daughter, Amanda Martin of Russellville, AR; one son, Jimmy Turnbough of Russellville, AR; eight grandchildren; two brothers, Hubert Turnbough, Council Bluff, IA and Frankie Turnbough of Pottsville, AR; three sisters, Ruby Clark, Pottsville, AR, Bulah Wise, Centerville, AR and Paulette McVay, Plumberville, AR.
Funeral service was June 7, 2005 at First Assembly of God in Centerville, AR with Rev. Henry Clark officiating. Interment was in Petillo Hill Cemetery by Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home of Morrilton, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 8, 2005)
Mr. Jim Turnbow died at his home at Havana Monday night.
He is survived by his wife and daughter, Leota.
Services were at the Havana Baptist Church by Rev. C.S. Simpson assisted by Rev. W.E. Hue and buried at Magazine [Evans Cemetery], former home of Mr. Turnbow. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 1942)
Johnie Butler Turnbow, age 82, of Centerville, died Sunday, July 4, 2010 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born November 25, 1927, at Russellville to Bill and Bernice Terrill Turnbow.
Survivors include his wife of 13 years, Lucille Turnbow of Centerville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Suzy Turnbow of Pottsville and Johnie Butler Turnbow, Jr. and his wife Cindy of Centerville; grandchildren, Barry and Kristin Turnbow April and John Girvin Lindsay and Andrew Clark, Chelsey Simpson, twins, Katlyn and Kolyn Turnbow, and Chloe Turnbow; five great-grandchildren and numerous relatives and friends.
the funeral will be held today, 10 a. m. on Wednesday, July 7, 2010, at the Centerville Assembly of God Church with Rev. Clellan Tilley officiating. Burial will be in Brearley Cenetery in Dardanelle. Active pallbearers will be David, Leonard Carl and Anthony Keeling, Andrew Clark, John Girvin. and Johnny Johnston. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 7, 2010)
DANVILLE - Mrs. Oder F. Turnbow, age 88, of Havana died today (June 6, 1986) at Mitchell Nursing Home. She was the daughter of the late Farrel and Laura Harper Green.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Virgie Simpson of Havana; a grandson, Harry Simpson; two great-grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Sunday at Reveille Primitive Baptist Church near Magazine by James Isaacs, Garvin Green and Howard Cartwright. Burial will be in Evans Cemetery by Dixon Funeral Home Active pallbearers will be Carl Horn, Bill Turner, Logan Green, Lyndol Green, Bill Burd and John Isaacs. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 6/6/1986)
Mrs. Ruth M. Turnbow, age 76, died Sunday July 19, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Stella Spivey.
She is survived by one son, Davis L., Havana, three daughters, Mrs. Stella Spivey, Havana, Mrs. Flora Glover, N. Little Rock, and Mrs. Priscilla Jones, Booneville, and a brother John L. Lipe, and ten grandchildren.
Funeral service was held by Rev. E.A. Justice, Havana, with burial in the Havana Cemetery, Monday July 20th. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 1942)
Ada Essie Turner, age 88, of Havana, AR, died Thursday, August 25, 2005 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. She was born August 8, 1917 in Havana to the late Martin and Reola Quesenbury Foster. She was a homemaker and mother, a member of the Havana Presbyterian Church, the Havana EH Club and a former 4-H leader.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Vestal, Hoyt and Oresta Foster two sisters, Zelta Sturdy and Fay Tygart.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Lawrence Turner one son, Larry Turner of Lonoke, AR a brother, M.B. Foster of Havana, AR a sister, Helen White of El Dorado, AR five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Service was Sunday at the Havana Presbyterian Church with Rev. Phillip Sturdy and Rev. Floyd Sheppard officiating. Interment was in the Havana Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Rocky Foster, Johnny Foster, Harry Foster, John Sturdy, Bill Stanley, Charles Yandell. Honorary Arlis Hood, Charles Wilkins, Harry Willard, James Adair, Rick Bryant, Bob Smalley, Orval Red Parker and Glen Mott. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 31, 2005)
Bernice Turner, age 92, of Ola, died Friday at her home. A daughter of the late Emerson Etheridge and Murtle Vail Lockhart Sloan, she was born November 7, 1906 at Wing. She was the widow of Samuel John Turner.
She is survived by a son and daughter in law, Sammy Charles and Cherry Turner of Ola; a daughter and son in law, Loucinda and Robert Buford of Danville; her loving care-giver, Sandy Burnett; a brother in law, J. R. Turner of Wing; a sister in law, Ola Sloan of Plainview; two grandchildren and their spouses, Robert Scott and Tammy Kay Burford and Victoria Gail and Eric Lee Coffman; two great grandchildren, Aaron Lee and Zachary Charles Coffman.
Graveside services and burial was at 10 a. m. Monday at Turner Memorial Cemetery at Wing with Rev. Royce Savage and Mr. Ernest Bryan officiating. Arrangements were by Shinn Funeral Service. Pall bearers were Robert M. Jimmie B. and Donnel R. Buford, James Harrison, Bobby Rice and O. L. Briggs. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 23, 1999)
Betty Gay Turner, age 74, of Fayetteville, AR passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2007 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born September 12, 1932 in Chula, AR to the late Edison and Lillian Kilgore. She attended Arkansas Tech University where she met and married Charles Lindberg Turner. She enjoyed a career in social services.
She is preceded in death by an infant twin sister, Eva Faye Kilgore, a brother Bruce Lynn Kilgore, mother-in-law, Beulah Turner and a brother-in-law, Jim Rohrbach.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Turner; two sisters, Rowena Sue McKay of Lowell, AR and Nidra Ann Rohrbach of Fayetteville, AR; a son Mike Turner; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jan and Steve Korbe and Sandy and Cory Ward; a special niece Michelle Turner; six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and their families and many friends.
Service will be today, Wednesday, June 5, 2007 at 10 a. m. at Central United Methodist Church on Dickson Street. Graveside will follow at Fayetteville National Cemetery Arrangements by Beard's Funeral Chapel of Fayetteville, AR. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Betty Gay Turner Memorial Scholarship Fund, at the Bank of Fayetteville, or with Washington Regional Home Health Care or Hospice, or to the Area Agency on Aging Aging foundation for Washington County. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 6, 2007)
Buell Turner, age 88 years old of Wing, AR. died Monday, October 23, 1995 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. He was the retired Postmaster for the Wing Post Office and retired store keeper, retiring in 1972. He was a native of Wing, Arkansas, and was a son of the late John Raney Turner and the late Effie Pike Woolbright Turner. He was a 32nd Degree Mason with the Plainview Lodge, and was on the Fourche Valley School Board representing the Wing area for many years, at the end of his term, the school board had no outstanding debts. He attended the Wing Community Church, and was always willing the help people.
He is survived by his wife, Edith Turner; one brother, J. R. Turner of Wing; six nephews and one niece Robert Miles Buford of Fort Smith; Jimmy Buell Buford and Donald Ray Buford, both of Ola; James A. Turner of Guam; John E. Turner of Louisville, Kentucky; Loucinda Buford of Danville; and Sammy C. Turner of Ola.
Services will be at 2 p. m. Thursday, October 26, 1995 at Wing Community Church at Wing, Arkansas. Burial will be at the Turner Memorial Cemetery, Wing, Arkansas. Pallbearers will be his nephews. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p. m. Wednesday, at Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville. Memorials should be made to the Turner Memorial Cemetery, c/o Wing Methodist Church. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 10/23/1995)
Charles Raymond Turner, age 96, of Lepanto, AR died Thursday, April 11, 2002 at St. Bernard Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR. He was born January 26, 1906 in Lake City, AR. He was a retired farmer and of the Pentecostal faith.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Effie Turner.
Survivors include 4 daughters, Thelma Hughs of Burlinson, TX, Bessie Polston of Jacksonville, AR, Jessie Secrease of West Plains, MO, Imogene Dillard of St. Joseph, MI; 2 sons, Willie Turner of Madisonville, TX, Vurline Turner of Bluffton, AR; 32 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
Funeral service was Monday, April 15, 2002 at Murphy Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Wanda Lee Secrease. Interment was in Shiloh Cemetery in Harrisburg, AR. Services by Murphy Funeral Home, Inc of Lepanto, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 24, 2002)
Mrs. Dena Lokey Turner passed away, June 26, 1956 at the hospital in Danville. She was 61. Mrs. Turner spent most of her life in Havana, having married Joe Turner at Havana in 1914.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Myrle Frazier of the home and Mrs. Earl Alford of California, by a sister, a brother, two half sisters and two half brothers. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 5, 1956)
Mrs. Dora Jenkins Turner, age 71 of Plainview, died April 22 at a Booneville hospital. She was a member of the Assembly of God church.
Survivors include three sons, Bradford Jenkins of Georgia, Lester Jenkins of Nebraska and Clifford Jenkins of California; three daughters, Mrs. Florence Fuller of Missouri, Mrs. Marie Allen of Little Rock and Mrs. Johnny Moore of Plainview; two sisters, Mrs. John Elkins of Little Rock and Mrs. Lula Johnson of Houston, Tex.; 17 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday at the Plainview First Baptist Church. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 1964)
Edith Turner, 90, of Wing, Arkansas, died Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at her home. She was born October 29, 1923, in Lost Corner, to Herbert Asa and Ethel Eudora (Armistead) Person. Edith was a business woman who owned her own beauty salon for many years. She and her husband, Buell, were very active in the Wing Community Church, where she was the secretary treasurer. She was also an avid gardener.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Buell Turner; a brother, Herbert Neal Person; and a beloved sister-in-law, Louise Person.
Survivors include a sister, Hazel Glee Russell; seven nieces and nephews and their spouses, to whom she was a second mother, Annette and Jerry Miley, Mary and Douglas Smith, Sandy and Bob Lay, Buz and Mary Sha Person, Vicki and Joe Souza, Jerry and Tamie Person, and Tammy and James Yandell; other nieces, Dixie, Rita, Kathy and Lois; an adopted granddaughter, Hannah Grace Smith; a grandnephew, C.J. Wiggins, whom she treated as a grandson; and numerous other grandnieces and grandnephews.
The funeral service was held at 2 p.m., Saturday, November 23, 2013, at Wing Community Church, officiated by the Rev. Dan Oslin and Mr. Douglas Smith, and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. Burial was in Turner Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time, Saturday, at Wing Community Church. Memorials may be made to: Wing Community Church Maintenance Fund c/o Tammy Yandell, 11251 Runabout Road, Rover, Arkansas 72860. The obituary and online guestbook are available online www.shinnfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 27, 2013)
In Memory Of Mrs. Effie Turner
Born August 3, 1879
Died April 28, 1979
Services 2 P. M. Monday April 30, 1979, Rover Baptist Church
Minister Rev. Jack McKinnon
Interment Hunt's Chapel Cemetery, Rover, Arkansas (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 4/28/1979)
Mrs. Effie P. Woolbright Turner, 99, of Wing, a retired store keeper, died Saturday. Mrs. Turner was a Methodist.
Surviving are three sons, Sam J. Turner, Buell Turner and J. R. Turner, all of Wing; a daughter, Mrs. Mima J. Buford of Ola; nine grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
Funeral was at 2 p. m. Monday at Rover Baptist Church. Burial was in Hunt's Chapel Cemetery near Rover. Memorials may be made to Hunt's Chapel Cemetery Fund. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Mary Fowler Leek, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 5/2/1979)
Fay Turner, age 94, of Barling, AR died Friday, January 16, 2004 in Fort Smith, AR. He was a carpenter and farmer, an avid hunter and fisherman and he attended Wing Community Church in Wing, AR.
He is survived by his wife, Juanita; one son and daughter-in-law, Don and Sarah Turner of Barling, AR; two grandchildren, L. G. Buddy Turner and Sharon Turner Core; four great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral service was January 19, 2004 at the Wing Community Church with burial in Turner Cemetery at Wing, AR, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Ft. Smith, AR. Pallbearers were L. G. Buddy, Casey, Dustin and Sammy Turner, Jimmy Buford and Kendal Core. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 21, 2004)
Grace E. Turner age 84 of Dardanelle, died Tuesday, November 9, 2003 at her home in Dardanelle. She was born July 12, 1919 in Dardanelle to the late J. D. Sr. and Jessie Moore Turner. She retired after twenty-seven years from Tasty-Bird in Dardanelle which is now Tyson. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Dardanelle and was preceded in death by a brother, J. D. Turner, Jr. and a sister, May R. Turner.
Survivors are a daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and John Parker of Dardanelle; brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Elsie Turner of Russellville; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Lorene and Joe Storment and Margaret and John Ed Vestal all of Dardanelle; granddaughter and husband, Michelle and Jason Rhinehart of Delaware; special niece and husband, Kay and Robert McMullen of Dardanelle and eleven nephews and nieces and a host of cousins and friends.
Services were Thursday, December 11, 2003, Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Rev, David Jay officiating. Interment was in New Hope Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Mark Roper, Mike Roper, Robert McMuilen, Jason Rhinehart, Kenneth Eubanks, and Chris Mans. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 17, 2003)
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