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Mrs. Anna Laura Coger Vaughter, age 80, of Little Rock, AR, formerly of Danville, Arkansas, died Saturday, April 17, 1999 at St. Vincent's Infirmary in Little Rock, AR. She was born August 6, 1918 in Ft. Smith, AR to the late Perry C. and Mayme Sugg Wiseman. She was a Pharmacist and for 35 years owned and operated Coger Drug Store in Danville, AR with her late husband, Max Coger. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Danville, AR, United Methodist Women, the Arkansas Pharmaceutical Association, the Cancer and Tuberculosis Society and she was a Charter member of the Danville Music Club.
She is survived by her husband, Dr. Roger Vaughter of Little Rock; three sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Nancy Coger of Boerne, TX, Dr. Bill and Chloe Coger of McMinnville, TN and Steve and Beth Coger of Danville, AR; two step-sons and step-daughter-in-law, Bill Vaughter of Little Rock, AR and Dr. James and Faye Caughter of Savannah, GA; one brother, Perry Allan Wiseman of Mendocino, CA; one sister, Sue Dauterive of New Iberia, LA and six grandchildren, Sarah Coger of Fayetteville, AR, Stephen Coger of Danville, AR, Joshua Coger of Houston, TX, Noah Coger of Boerne, TX, Lara Coger of Austin, TX and Holly Coger of New Orleans, LA.
Services were Monday at the United Methodist Church in Danville, AR with Rev. Lynn Wimberly Lindsey officiating. Interment was in Earl Ladd Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 21, 1999)
Mrs. Edith Vaughter, aged 66, of Little Rock, wife of Dr. W. Roger Vaughter, died Thursday. She taught in Little Rock and Conway area schools for 15 years and was a member of the Medical Auxiliary.
Other survivors are two sons, William Vaughter of Jacksonville and James Vaughter of Conway; a brother, Perry Wiesman of Cupertino, Cal. and two sisters, Anna Coger of Danville and Sue Deutrive of Louisiana, and two grandchildren.
The body will be cremated. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Disease Foundation. Arrangements are by Drummond Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, -/-/?)
William Roger Vaughter, Sr., M.D., 88, of Savannah, Georgia, formerly of Little Rock, Arkansas, died Tuesday morning, October 11, 2005, under the care of Hospice Savannah at Buckingham South. He was born July 23, 1917, in Conway, Arkansas, he was a son of the late Lola M. Rogers Vaughter and William Claude Vaughter.
He was preceded in death by his wives, Edith Virginia Wiseman Vaughter and Anna Laura Wiseman, Coger Vaughter. Roger graduated from Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas in 1939 with a Chemistry Degree. He worked as a chemist for the Arkansas State Department of Revenue and later as a supervisor of the IBM Division of the State Comptroller's Office. At the age of 39 he entered the University of Arkansas Medical School after a 14 year delay because of an illness he contracted when he was 9 years old. After graduation, he became a board certified anesthesiologist and practiced at Memorial Hospital in North Little Rock, Arkansas until he retired in 1988. He was an active member of Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church and their choir and Sunday School for many years. He moved to Savannah, Georgia in July, 2002. Surviving are his sons, William R. Vaughter, Jr. and Dr. James H. Vaughter and his wife, Faye, all of Savannah, Georgia; two grandsons, William Roger Vaughter III and Christopher M. Vaughter, both of New Orleans, Louisiana; his step-sons and stepdaughters-in-law, Jerry and Nancy Coger, of Boerne, TX, Bill and Chloe Coger, of Brevard, North Carolina, Steve and Beth Coger, of Danville, six step-grandchildren, and one step-great grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services were Saturday at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church in Little Rock, Arkansas, conducted by The Reverend Victor H. Nixon. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery, Conway, Arkansas. Memorials may be made to the Music Ministry at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church 4823 Woodlawn Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 19, 2005)
Leota Gertrude White Veach, died early Sunday morning, October 8, 2000 at the home of her daughter, Tami Link. She had lived to see 85 years. She was born October 11, 1914 in the hills of Cedar Creek, AR, daughter of L. O, Sr. and Delia (Fink) White. She grew up and attended schools in Havana graduating from high school there. After school she moved to Tulsa, OK where she met and married William (Bill) Veach on September 5, 1947 in Sapulpa. She then went to work as a purchasing agent for Southwestern Porcelain in Sand Springs until 1969, when the family moved back to Cedar Creek, AR. She worked as a legal secretary in Russellville, AR and also worked for Mitchell's Drug Store in Danville. After the death of her husband, she moved back to Tulsa and managed the Versaille Apartments and when her health started to fail, she then moved to Ponca City to be closer to her daughter. While living in Ponca City, she was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church where she was active in the St. Helen's guild. Her enjoyments included needlepoint, crocheting and most of all bingo.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Veach; her parents, L. O. Sr. and Delia White; one daughter, Pat Lyon; two brothers, Oslyn White and L. O. White Jr. and one infant grandson, John Gregory Link.
She is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Tami and Brent Link of Ponca City, OK and Betty and John Clark of Meeker, OK; two sisters, Sunshine Smith of Plainview, TX and Pauline and Marshall Nagle of Lubbock, TX; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
A Rosary was held at Grace Memorial Chapel October 10 with Rev. John Michalicka, pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church presiding. Graveside service will be Saturday, October 14, 2000 at 2:00 p. m. at the Havana Cemetery in Yell County, Havana, AR. Burial will be under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate your donation in Leota's memory to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 N. Union St. Ste. 103, Ponca City, OK 74601. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 11, 2000)
Aureliano "Leo" Velasquez, age 43, of Danville, AR died Thursday, October 12, 2000. He was born May 29, 1957 in Guatemala City, Guatemala to Juanita Rodriquez Velasquez and the late Samuel Velasquez. He was a self-employed construction worker and a part-time interpreter for the Yell County Sheriffs Department. He attended the Danville First Baptist Church.
She is survived by, his wife, Maura Martinez Velasquez of Danville, AR; two sons, Victor and Luis Velasquez of the home in Danville, AR; a daughter, Guissela Velasquez of the home; his mother, Juanita Rodriquez Velasquez of Guatemala City, Guatemala; a brother, Ramiro Velasquez of Glendale, CA; four sisters, Irma and Maria Eluvia Velasquez both of Los Angeles, CA, Silvia Velasquez of Guatemala City, Guatemala and Bertha Calvillo of Glendale, CA.
Funeral service was held Monday, October 16, 2000 at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Danville with Rev. Herbert Hidalgo officiating. Burial was in Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 18, 2000)
Frank Verselli, Jr. age 69, of Ola, AR died Saturday, September 22, 2001 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. He was born January 28, 1932 in Meriden, CT to the late Frank Sr. and Rose Papallo Verselli. He was a retired maintenance worker for the Connecticut Highway Dept. a volunteer for the Juvenile Diabetes, Lupus and Muscular Dystrophy and was a member of the United Methodist Church in Meriden, CT.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Daniel Verselli and a sister, Mary Verselli.
Survivors are, one daughter and son-ion-law, Debbie and Ralph Stancil of Ola, AR; mother of his only daughter, Beverly Davis of Wallingford, CT; two granddaughters and grandsons-in-law, Melissa Stancil ad Alexis Beltran of Los Angeles, CA and Michelle Stancil and Stephen Blankenship of Ola; adopted grandchildren, Dan and Stephanie Green of Ola; one brother, Salvator Verselli of Connecticut; one sister and brother-in-law, Georgette and Phillip Damico of Connecticut; and seven great-grandchildren, Brittany Green, Rosemary, Kimberlea and Mackenzie Blankenship, Logan Carter, Jessica and Lexie Beltran.
Services were September 25, 2001 at the Free Will Baptist Church in Ola with Rev. Denver Robinson officiating. Interment was in the Sandlin Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 26, 2001)
Walter Gather Verser, age 78, of Scotland, brother of Lula Cook of Dardanelle, died Sunday, December 8, 1985.
Survivors also include his wife, Mrs. Lucy Verser; four daughters, two brothers, two other sisters, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral and burial were today at Scotland. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1985)
Bobby Dell Vess, age 78, of Rover, AR passed away Sunday, September 19, 2010 at Stoneybrook Nursing and Rehab in Benton.
Graveside service will be 10 a. m. Wednesday, September 22 at Havana Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. See complete obit next issue. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 22, 2010)
Bobby Dell Vess, age 78 of Rover, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2010 at Stoneybrook Nursing & Rehab in Benton. He was born November 2, 1931 in Havana, AR to the late George M. and Lois Liddie Clifton Vess. He was a Navy Korean War Veteran, carpenter and a member of the Plainview VFW Post 641.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wives, Betty Jackson, Betty Witten and Lois Vess; brothers, G. L. and Henry Vess.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Keith and Rebekah Vess of Dardanelle; Kenneth and Barbara Vess of Dover; brothers, Emory Vess of Havana, Adrian Vess of Waxahachie, TX, Doug Vess of Ola, Carl Vess of Sand Springs, OK; his twin sister, Joy Nell Bailey of Sapulpa, OK; several step-children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at Havana Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 29, 2010)
Douglas Randolph "Doug" Vess, age 73, of Plainview went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, January 6th, 2016, at his home. He was born May 4th, 1942, in Havana, Arkansas to the late George and Liddie Cliffton Vess. Doug worked for Thermogas in Danville for 25 years, and owned Vess Equipment in Dardanelle for many years. He was an avid auctioneer for 30 years, up until his death. He loved his community and supported it in many ways by giving of his time and love to individuals in need. He was an amazing Dad, Papa, and friend with a very caring & compassionate heart.
He is survived by his first wife of 33 years and loving mother of his children, Johnnie Sue Ray Vess of Danville; and his second wife & best friend, January Vess of Plainview; children, Shela & Larry Schemel of Springdale; Rocky & Penny Vess of Rose Creek; Lisa & Bob Powell of Danville; brothers, Emory Vess of Danville; Adrian Vess of Waxahachie, TX.; Carl Vess of Sand Springs, OK.; sister Joy Nell Bailey of Sapulpa, OK.; grandchildren, Kristen Schemel; Alex Schemel; Kaitlyn Schemel; Josh & Lindsey Pitts; Blake & Kristen Pitts; Evan Vess; Colton Vess; Dustin Powell; Jacob Powell; great-grandson, Dawson Ryan.
Funeral service were held at 2:00 pm Saturday, January 9, 2016, at the Danville First Baptist Church with Bro. Stacy Lisenbey and Mr. Owen Yandell officiating. Burial was at Havana Cemetery. Visitation was from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at the church before the service. Pallbearers included Charles Yandell, Cliff Mullins, Leonard Garrison, Justin Madding, Kenneth Vess and Brad Spikes. Honorary pallbearers included Keith Vess, Carney Potter, J.B. Flemming, Rodney Bailey, Glenn Bailey, T.A. McConnell, Kerry McConnell, Jeff Welch and Johnnie McIntosh. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 13, 2016)
PLAINVIEW - G. L. Vess, age 55, of Plainview died Thursday, October 7, 1985, at Veterans Hospital at Little Rock. He was a native of Havana, a retired carpenter, son of the late George and Liddie Clifton Vess, and was a veteran of World War II. He was a life member and past commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8525, and past commander of VFW District 6.
Survivors include his companion, Shirley; two sons, Jerry Vess of Bristow, Okla. and Paul Vess of Plainview; two stepsons, Mike Shepard of Conway and Vernon Middlebrook of the home; six brothers, Emory and Doug Vess of Havana, Adrian Vess of Texas, Henry Vess of Kansas, Bobby Vess of Plainview and Carl Vess of Oklahoma; a sister, Joy Bailey of Missouri, and four grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Saturday at Cornwell Chapel by the Rev. Marion Oswalt. Burial with military honors will be at Havana Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service of Danville. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 tonight at Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1985)
Lucille Lawanda (Moore) Vess, age 87 of Havana, died Monday, April 27, 2009 at Mitchells Nursing Home. She went quietly to join her parents and many of her loved ones in heaven. She was born March 16, 1922 in Stratford, OK to the late Royce and Rosetta Taylor Moore. She was a bookkeeper for the Oral Roberts Ministry in Tulsa, and then with Dr. Rupp in Sand Springs, where the family eventually settled, and a member of the Havana Assembly of God Church. She was a devoted employee while remaining and loving and devoted mother and wife. She encouraged and supported Richard in all of his pursuits and adventures in his high school years, his military career and in his marriage, making whatever sacrifices possible to support him in those endeavors.
Lucille and her husband Emory married on June 1, 1940 at Havana, AR. She worked at Douglas Aircraft in Tulsa, OK while Emory was serving in WWII. When he returned to the States, they moved to California, returning to Arkansas in the mid to late 1940s with their young son, Richard. Lucille and Emory returned to Arkansas in 1972, purchasing a chicken farm west of town which they later sold, moving back to Rocky Point where their lives together started. Lucille enjoyed being a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Havana E. H. Club, and supported Emory in his involvement with the V. F. W. but most of all, she loved her church, the Havana Assembly of God. She and Emory were regular members and workers in the church. She remained faithful until her health prevented her from attending.
She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Lucy Burrows and Lorene Nipps; brothers, Luther (Luke) Moore, Leon Moore (Babe) and Lando Moore; and son, Richard Vess.
Survivors include her loving and devoted husband of 68 years, Emory Vess; sisters and brother-in-law, Loeva Clemons of Havana and Kathryn and Floyd Graves of Havana; sister-in-law, Liz Moore of Spencer, OK; brother-in-law, Doug Vess of Danville, AR; several nephews and nieces.
Funeral services were Thursday, April 30, 2009 at Havana Assembly of God Church with Rev. Bob Caldwell officiating. Burial was in Havana Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 6, 2009)
Billy James Vestal, age 76, of Dardanelle died Saturday, July 20, 2013 at Dardanelle Nursing and Rehab. He was born September 11, 1936 at Danville to the late Ed and Grace Vestal. He loved to deer hunt, trout fish, was of the Church of Christ Faith and was a United States Air Force Veteran and retired from the Army National Guard. He was a Veteran of Vietnam and Desert Storm, a member of the Boyce Woods VFW Post 2131 and the Disabled American Veterans in Russellville.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include three children, Debby Stevenson and husband William "Smokes" of El Dorado, Kim Walters and husband Shannon of Dover, Ed Vestal and wife Becky of Dardanelle; one brother, John Ed Vestal of Dardanelle; two sisters, Bobbie Sue Callahan of Danville, Magie Jane Brown of Springdale; six grandchildren, Rachel and Jordan Walters of Little Rock, Zachrey and Brandy Stevenson of El Dorado, Brianna and Tate Vestal of Dardanelle. In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations may be made to Boyce Woods VFW Post 2131, 118 North Front Street, Dardanelle, Arkansas 72834.
Cremation Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneraihomes.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on July 24, 2013)
Billy James Vestal, age 76, of Dardanelle died Saturday, July 20, 2013 at Dardanelle Nursing and Rehab. He was born September 11, 1936 at Danville to the late Ed and Grace Vestal. He loved to deer hunt, trout fish, was of the Church of Christ Faith and was a United States Air Force Veteran and retired from the Army National Guard. He was a Veteran of Vietnam and Desert Storm, a member of the Boyce Woods VFW Post 2131 and the Disabled American Veterans in Russellville.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include three children, Debby Stevenson and husband William "Smokes" of El Dorado, Kim Walters and husband Shannon of Dover, Ed Vestal and wife Becky of Dardanelle; one brother, John Ed Vestal of Dardanelle; two sisters, Bobbie Sue Callahan of Danville, Magie Jane Brown of Springdale; six grandchildren, Rachel and Jordan Walters of Little Rock, Zachrey and Brandy Stevenson of El Dorado, Brianna and Tate Vestal of Dardanelle. In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations may be made to Boyce Woods VFW Post 2131, 118 North Front Street, Dardanelle, Arkansas 72834.
Cremation Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneraihomes.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on July 24, 2013)
Ed Vestal, aged 64, of Danville died Sunday. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Grace Haney Vestal; two sons, Bill Vestal of Little Rock and John Ed Vestal of Dardanelle; two daughters, Mrs. Sue Cathey and Mrs. Maggie Brown, both of California; a brother, Maravin Vestal of Louisiana; a sister, Mrs. Theb Dennis of Mississippi; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services were Wednesday in the Danville Methodist Church with burial in Old Danville Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 1967)
GayIon Douglas Vestal, 24, of Portland, died Thursday, September 23, 2004 at the UAMS Hospital in Little Rock. He was a native of Danville and a resident of Portland all of his life. He graduated from Hamburg High School in 1998 and attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Monticello. He was a member of the Portland Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, John Jr. and Dollie Wells of Portland and his paternal grandparents, Archie & Jennie Vestal of Danville.
He is survived by his parents, Tony & Marcia Wells Vestal of Portland; a sister, Charlotte Grice and her husband, Jay, of Portland; a half-sister, Kay Reel and her husband, Tony, of Atkins; nephew, Alex Grice and nieces, Olivia Grice and Miranda and Chey Reel.
Funeral services were held on September 26, 2004 at Portland Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Harris and Rev. Ron Feeser officiating. Burial was in Portland Cemetery. Pallbearers were James Hartshorn, Sparky Zaunbrecher, Ben Coulter, Clayton Hoops, Josh Hartley and Colby Ladd. Honorary pallbearers were the Hamburg High School Graduating Class of 1998. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Hamburg, Inc. Memorials may be made to the Portland Cemetery Association, PO Box 37, Portland, AR 71663. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 29, 2004)
Leroy Vestal, age 71, of Danville, AR died Friday, October 2, 1998 at St. Vincent Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. He was born March 2, 1927 in Danville, AR to the late Gube and Kate Randall Vestal. He was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church, a farmer and owned and operated Vestal Dairy Bar in Danville for over 30 years.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby Vestal and Archie Vestal.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Pat McKinney Vestal; three sons, Chip Vestal of Little Rock, Shane Vestal and Chad Vestal both of Danville; one daughter, Patty Schillinger of Little Rock; two sisters, Glenda May Jackson and Georgia Putman both of Danville, AR; three grandsons; four granddaughters; and a host of nephews, nieces, friends and other relatives.
Funeral service was Sunday, October 4, 1998 at the Danville First Baptist Church with the Rev. Bobby Walker officiating. Interment was in Earl Ladd Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Loyd Maughn, Johnny Chambers, Mike Gault, Denver Dennis Jr. Bood Keathley and Butch Tackett. Honorary were Olen Payne, Bill Castleberry, W. A. Kyle, Harold Tharp, Bill Bob Wood, Jim Johnson, Raymond Dickey and Larry White. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 7, 1998)
Margaret E. Vestal, age 71, of Dardanelle, died Sunday, January 9, 2005. She was born November 4, 1933 at Dardanelle to the late J.D. and Jessie Turner. She was retired from Tyson Foods, after 33 years of employment.
She is preceded in death by a daughter, Pam Mobley; two sisters, Grace Turner, May R. Turner; brother, J.D. Turner Jr.; grandson, Seth Brewer.
Survivors are her husband, John Ed Vestal of Dardanelle; granddaughter, Kacey Mobley of Dardanelle; three daughters and sons-in-law, Kay and Robert McMullen of Centerville, Vickie and Steve Jackson, LaDonna and Robert McCollum all of Russellville; one brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Elsie Turner of Pottsville; one sister and brother-in-law, Lorene and Joe Storment of Dardanelle; five grandchildren; three great grandchildren; several nephews and nieces.
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. David Jay officiating. Internment will be at Brearley Cemetery. Pallbearers are Jamie Ward, Travis Ward, Jason Rhinehart, Edwin Vestal, John Parker and Kenneth Eubanks. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 12, 2005)
Patricia L. "Pat" Vestal, age 81, of Danville passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at Arkansas Hospice at St. Vincent Medical Center in Little Rock. Pat was born July 20, 1933, in Morgantown, Kentucky to the late Oakley Everett & Dora Butler McKinney. She was a 1954 graduate of Jewish Hospital College of Nursing in St Louis, MO. She was a retired Registered Nurse for Chambers Memorial Hospital and a member of the Ranger Freewill Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Vestal; one brother and two sisters.
Survivors include her children, Leroy "Chip" Vestal of Little Rock; Rock Shane & Carolyn Vestal of Ranger; Chad & Carol Vestal of Russellville; Patty & Robert Schillinger of Little Rock; grandchildren, Ashley Akins of Benton; Ben Vestal of Cabot; Katie Hamman of Des Moines, IA; Haley Vestal of Haskell; Weston Schillinger of Little Rock; Kinsey Schillinger of Little Rock; great-grandchildren, Calli and Addison Hamman; Harrison Akins; brothers, Oakley McKinney of Mt. Juliet, TN; Everett McKinney of Mt. Carmel, IL; Joe McKinney of Morgantown, KY; George McKinney of Centralia, IL; Mark McKinney of Louisville, KY; sister, Dora Mae Miles of Russellville, KY.
Pallbearers were Chip Vestal, Rock Shane Vestal, Chad Vestal, Robert Shillinger, Weston Shillinger, Hunter Akins. Honorary pallbearers Ed Page, Odean Parker, Dale Catlett, Zack Baldwin, David Ragsdale, Kenny Jackson, Larry White. Memorials may be made to McKinney Hill Cemetery, Morgantown Bank & Trust, PO Box 68, Morgantown, KY 42261- 0068. Funeral service was held 4:00 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015, at the Danville First Baptist Church. Burial was at Earl Ladd. Visitation was 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, at the First Baptist Church. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 1, 2015)
Mrs. Anna Strnad Vetrovsky, age 85, of San Diego, Calif. a former resident of Dardanelle and Danville, died Thursday, August 23, 1984.
Survivors include her husband, Anton Vetrovsky; a daughter, Betty Johnson of San Diego; a brother, Paul Strnad of Dardanelle; a sister, Rose House of Dardanelle, and several nephews and nieces.
Memorial service was Thursday 10 San Diego. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1984)
Bobby G. Via, 68 of Ola, died Friday, February 13, 2009 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. Born May 18, 1940 in Centerville, he was the son of the late Thomas R. and Ruby George Via. He was a member of the Casa Masonic Lodge, Grand Lodge of Herford, Texas, Khiva Shrine Temple of Amarillo, Texas, and Scottish Rites of Free Masonry of Lubbock, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers and one sister; and a stepdaughter.
Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Doris Fields Lively Via; children and spouses, Brent and Melissa Via of Ola, Melissa Via of Goodyear, AZ, Randy and Julie Lively of Taylor, SC, Steven and Jeannie Harwell of Sallisaw, OK; brother, Norbin Via of Ola; six sisters; and six grandchildren.
Funeral services were Monday at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Burial was in Birta Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 18, 2009)
Brenda Rae Via, age 49 of Ola, died Sunday, April 1, 2007, in Dardanelle. She was born in Gary, IN to Charles Neal and Marlene Yvonne Martin Via. She was a casting operator for J. W. Aluminum in Russellville and had also served in the Army National Guard.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her brothers and sisters-in-law, Frank and Virginia Via of Belleville, Joel David and Gracie Via of Dover; nephews and nieces, Stacy and David Marshall of Belleville, Richard and Jennifer Via, Brittany Via, Ola, Marlayna Marshall, Beebe, Payton Marshall, Bellville, and Parker Bishop, Beebe.
Funeral services are today, April 4, 2007, at 10 a. m. at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Dardanelle. Burial is in Birta Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 4, 2007)
Carol Lorin Via, age 72, of Centerville died Sunday, April 7, 2013 at his home. He was born December 12, 1940 at Birta to Noel and Jewell McIntosh Via. He was a retired Staff Sergeant from the U.S. Army, he loved to hunt, fish and loved spending time with family especially his grandkids.
He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Ronnie Via.
Survivors include his mother, Jewell Johnson of Ola; his wife, Alice Ann Via of Centerville; stepson, Paul Ray Ellenburg of Grady; stepdaughter, Ann Marie Redden of Pottsville; adopted son, Phillip Michael Metcalf of Mt. George; two brothers, Donnie Via of Ola, Robert Via of Ozark; sister, Noelene Barnett of Dardanelle; six grandchildren, Destiny, Faithlynn, Lexie, Patrick, Aria, Shooter and many other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Birta Cemetery with Rev. Tim Via officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday, 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Pallbearers are Mike Redden, Phillip Metcalf, Rick Bradley and Butch Barnett. Arrangements 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 Apr 10, 2013)
Carol Lorin Via, age 72, of Centerville died Sunday, April 7, 2013 at his home. He was born December 12, 1940 at Birta to Noel and Jewell McIntosh Via. He was a retired Staff Sergeant from the U.S. Army, he loved to hunt, fish and loved spending time with family especially his grandkids.
He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Ronnie Via.
Survivors include his mother, Jewell Johnson of Ola; his wife, Alice Ann Via of Centerville; stepson, Paul Ray Ellenburg of Grady; stepdaughter, Ann Marie Redden of Pottsville; adopted son, Phillip Michael Metcalf of Mt. George; two brothers, Donnie Via of Ola, Robert Via of Ozark; sister, Noelene Barnett of Dardanelle; six grandchildren, Destiny, Faithlynn, Lexie, Patrick, Aria, Shooter and many other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Birta Cemetery with Rev. Tim Via officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday, 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Pallbearers are Mike Redden, Phillip Metcalf, Rick Bradley and Butch Barnett. Arrangements 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 Apr 10, 2013)
Charles (Dick) Via, age 69, of Ola, died Thursday, August 12, 2004 at his home. He was born August 10, 1935, in Birta, Arkansas to the late Jeff and Clara Tanner Via. He was retired from Dixon Poultry.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jeff and Clara Via; two brothers, Jimmy and Pete Via.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Marlene Via of Ola; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jody and Gracie Via of Pleasant Grove, Frank and Virginia Via of Belleville, a daughter, Brenda Via of Ola; two brothers, Lynn Via of Ola, Joe Via of Dardanelle; three sisters, Ann Harwood of Dardanelle, Alma Boyce, Dorothy Lawson both of Pine Bluff; two grandchildren, Richard Via of Pleasant Grove, Stacy Marshall of Belleville; four step-grandchildren, Beverly Clayton, Donna Sue Branch, Rachel Hunnicutt, Bud Chism; three great-grandchildren, Brittany Via, Payton Marshall, Jacob Hunnicutt; two great-great grandchildren, Wade Whitaker and Dawson Branch. Funeral
Service was held August 14, 2004 at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel, Dardanelle with Bro. John McCourt officiating. Internment was held at Birta Cemetery. Pallbearers were Greg Dixon, Steve Dixon, Mike Dixon, Rick Bretton, Everet Gist and Jerry Reynolds. Honorary pallbearers were the Employees of Dixon Poultry. Arrangements made by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 18, 2004)
Don Via, age 74, a resident of Ola, AR died Thursday, August 15, 2002 at his home in Ola, AR. He was born July 15, 1928 in Centerville, AR to the late Tom and Ruby (George) Via. He married Wilma Hance on September 2, 1952 at Birta, AR. He was a retired steel worker with US Steel, of Gary, IN. He was a member of the Ola First Free Will Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Thedford "Bud Via and a sister, Theda Via.
He is survived by, his wife, Wilma Hance Via of Ola, AR; one daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Doug Daniel of El Dorado, AR; three sons and daughters-in-law, Sammy Via and Doug and Amy Via all of Ola, AR and Rickey and Nancy Via of Pottsville, AR; two brothers, Norbin & Jane Via of Ola, AR and Bobby and Doris Via of Casa, AR; six sisters, Allene Eubanks of Hobart, IN, Velma Eldridge, Kathleen Freeman and Betty Sullivan all of Ola, Lillie Sue Hance of Casa and Patsy VanVleet of Dardanelle; eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was August 19, 2002 at the Ola First Free Will Baptist Church officiated by Bro. Bobby Wells. Burial was in Birta Cemetery under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to the Ola First Free Will Baptist Church or Senior Specialists Hospice of Russellville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 21, 2002)
Mrs. Ellis Via, age 77, a native of Yell County died July 13, 1955 at Chicago, Ill. She was a Methodist.
Survivors include five sons, R. N. Via of Kansas City, Harry and Noel Via of Chicago, J. D. Via of Gary, Ind. and S. W. Via of Grayson, Ala.; two daughter, Mrs. J. D. Craddick of Mena and Mrs. Tom Mason of Judsonia; four half-brothers John Ellison of Ola, Luther Ellison of Ft. Smith, Edwin Ellison of Birta and Bert Ellison of Oklahoma; three half-sisters, Mrs. Mamie Garrett and Mrs. Ruth Morgan of Prescott and Mrs. Ester Wilson of California; 34 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 21, 1955)
Harley Lynn Via, age 90, of Ola died Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at River Valley Medical Center. He was born August 27, 1924, at Birta to the late Jeff and Clara Tanner Via.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, L.C. Pete Via, Dick Via, Jimmy Via, Doyle Via, Joe Via and one sister, Dortha Via Lawson.
Survivors include his daughter, Linda Martin and husband Ed of Texas; two sisters, Alma Boyce and husband Bill of Pine Bluff, Ann Harwood and husband Jim of Dardanelle; sister-in-law, Margaret Sissy Via of Dardanelle and numerous nephews, nieces and friends.
Graveside services were held at 10:00 A.M.. Friday, May 8,2015, at Birta Cemetery. Visitation was held Thursday, 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. 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 May 13, 2015)
Harold Joe Via age 73 of Dardanelle died Thursday, October 31, 2013 at his home. He was born April 7, 1940 at Birta to the late Jeff and Clara Tanner Via. He loved to hunt and fish and spending time with his family. He worked for Tyson Foods for over 30 Years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, L.C. "Pete" Via, Charles "Dick" Via, Jimmy Via.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Margaret "Sissy" Via of Dardanelle; one daughter, Lesa Chisum and husband Mike of Dardanelle; three sisters, Dortha Lawson and husband Bob of Pine Bluff, Alma Boyce and husband Bill of Pine Bluff, Ann harwood and husband Jim of Dardanelle; one brother, Lynn Via of Ola; two grandsons, Cody Chisum, Cory Chisum both of Dardanelle and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services was held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, November 4, 2013 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Mike Chisum officiating. Burial was in Graves Cemetery in Delaware. Visitation was held Sunday, 2:00P.M. to 4:00P.M. at the chapel. Pallbearers were Johnny Blackford, Jim Harwood, Cody Chisum, Cory Chisum, Bobby Applegate, Rick Butler. 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 Nov 6, 2013)
Julene Reddell Via, 78, of Dardanelle, AR, died Friday, August 5, 2011 at Stella Manor Nursing Home in Russellville. The daughter of Mitchell and Elsie Reddell, she was born February 20, 1933 in Newton County, AR. She attended Oakland Heights Assembly of God, Victory Assembly of God, and Fallingwater Pentecostal Church. Julene was always happy fishing, camping at her old home site and enjoying the outdoors. She also enjoyed spending time in church and loved family gatherings. Julene was known as a trainer of grandchildren in the ethics of work.
She was preceded in death by her parents. Left to cherish her memory are four sons Leonard Chisum and wife Phyllis of Hector, Troy Chisum and wife Kathy of Dover, Roy Chisum and wife Charlotte of Hector, and Mike Chisum and wife Lesa of Dardanelle; a daughter Helen Campbell and husband Dewayne of Dover; eight brothers Clinton Reddell, Clayton Reddell, Wilburn Reddell, James Reddell, David Reddell, Argie Reddell, Sylvie Reddell, and Junior Reddell; a sister Mary Sue Allen; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great great-grandchild.
Funeral was August 8, 2011 at Oakland Heights Assembly of God Church. Brother C.K. Bull officiated. Burial was at McFadden Cemetery in Dover, AR by Humphrey Funeral Service. Internet obituary and on-line guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 10, 2011)
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