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Marlene Yvvone Via, age 69, of Ola, AR died Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was born March 30, 1937 at Elkins, WV to Frank and Lillian Bratton Martin.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 49 years, Charles "Dick" Via.
She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Joel David and Gracie Via of Dover, AR and Frank and Virginia Via of Belleville, AR; one daughter, Brenda Via of Ola, AR; grandson and companion Richard Via and Brenda Harman of Waldron, AR; two granddaughters and a grandson-in-law, Stacy and David Marshall of Belleville, AR and Jennifer Via of Dardanelle, AR and three great granddaughters.
Funeral service was June 16, 2006 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Bro. Tim Via officiating. Interment was in Birta Cemetery. Pallbearers were James West, Danny West, Jay Harrison, Junior Smith, Brent Lawrence and Stephan Haney. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 21, 2006)
Norbin Ray Via, age 72, of Ola, died Sunday, September 27, 2009 at his residence. He was born March 2, 1937, at Centerville, Arkansas to Thomas and Ruby George Via. He was a member of the Birta Missionary Baptist Church and a 42nd degree Mason.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Bud Via, Donald Via, Bobby Via; and one sister, Theda Via.
Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Jane Mincher Via of Ola; one son, Tommy Via, of Russellville; two daughters and sons in-law, Sharon and Tony Burfield of Plainview, and Marilyn and Jim Bowden, of Dardanelle; one step-daughter and step-son-in-law, Kim and Dennis Reynolds of Oklahoma; six sisters, Aline Eubanks of Gary Indiana, Betty Sullivan of Ola, Velma Deb Eldridge of Ola, Sue Hance of Casa, Kathleen Freeman of Ola, and Patsy VanVleet Dardanelle, 8 grandchildren; and 10 great grand children.
The funeral service will be 10 a. m., Wednesday, September 30, 2009, at Birta Missionary Baptist Church at Birta with the Rev. Jason Johnston officiating, under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service, Pallbearers will be Ray Jackson, Doug Via, Ricky Via, Sammy Via, Brent Via, Gary Freeman, and Little Tony Burfield. Honorary pallbearers will be Clarence Sanders and Johnnie Bishop. The online obituary and guestbook are available at WWW.shinnfuneral.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 30, 2009)
Simeon Via [no other details included in 50Yrs Ago Column] (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 23, 1947)
Thomas "Tommy" Allen Via, age 54, of Plainview died Monday, April 3, 2017, at UAMS in Little Rock. He was born November 6, 1963, at Amarillo, Texas to Norbin Ray and Mary Nell Smith Via. Tommy enjoyed a lot of things and lived life to the fullest. Most of all he loved his family, especially his children.
He was preceded in death by his father, Norbin Via; stepfather, Larry Bates; step-brother, Scott England and stepsister, Kimela Reynolds.
Survivors include his mother, Mary Nell Bates; six children, Destiny Via, Morgan Via, Devin Via, Mason Via, McKenzie Fox and Riley Via; two sisters, Sharon Burfield and husband Tony, Marilyn Bowden and husband Jim; one brother, Dewayne Bates and wife Ginny; four grandchildren; his beloved dog, Ryder and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, April 7, 2017, at the Plainview Jesus Name Church with Bro. Danny Worsham and Bro. Stacy Lisenby officiating. Burial was at Birta Cemetery. Visitation was held Friday, 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. at the church prior to the service. Pallbearers included Little Tony Burfield, Doug Via, Tony Burfield, Jim Bowden, Kevin Treat, George Madewell. Honorary Pallbearers were Mason Via, Devin Via, Riley Via, Cutter Hance, Camdn Milligan, Brennan Garner, Blake Boothe, Blaze Baker, Justyn Bates and Subastyn Harlen. 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 12, 2017)
Birta Man killed in Car Wreck -Tom Via of Birta was killed in a head-on automobile collision near Wickliffe, Ky. Saturday night. His Son Donald Via, 24 and wife, Wilma, were also injured in the accident. Kenneth Stockwell, driver of the other car, was also seriously injured. Kentucky State Police said the accident occurred on an approach to a bridge. Mrs. Ruby Via, wife of the deceased, was notified of the accident by telephone. The three had been home for Thanksgiving and were returning to their jobs in Chicago, Ill. Donald and wife are in St. Mary Hospital in Cairo, Ill.
Survivors to Tom Via, in addition to his widow, include four sons, Thedford of Gary, Ind. Donald of Chicago, Norbin and Bobby of Birta; six daughters, Mrs. Charles Eubanks and Mrs. J. W. Freeman of Ola, Mrs. T. J. Eldridge of Pine Bluff, Mrs. Levi Sullivan of Gary, Ind. Lilly and Patsy of the home, his mother, Mrs. Bertie Via of Little Rock; five brothers, two sisters and seven grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, December 4, 1952)
Wilma Fay Via, 75 of Ola, died Friday, September 30, 2011, at River Valley Medical Center in Dardanelle. She was born June 19, 1936 in Needmore, AR (Perry County) to the late Usty Edmond and Ethel Alexander Hance. She was a nursing aide at Mitchell's Nursing Home and a member of the Ola Free Will Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Tom Via; sister, Hazel Robinson; and brother, Bud Hance.
Survivors include her children, Donna and Bud Walker of Russellville, Sammy Via of Ola, Ricky and Nancy Via of Pottsville, and Doug and Amie Via of Dardanelle; two brothers, George and Luther Hance of Casa; three sisters, Bernice Scruggs of Casa, Betty Tanner of Concord, AR and Lola Smith of Plainview; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at the Ola Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Bobby Wells, Rev. John David Keeling and Rev. Shane Chancellor officiating. Interment was in Birta Cemetery. Pallbearers are Eddie Joe Lawrence, Ronnie Hance, Charles Hance, Michael Hance, Dennis Smith, Scott Hance, J.R. Haney and Larry Rose. Arrangements under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Online guestbook and condolences are at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 5, 2011)
Mrs. A. C. Vick, who was a native of Yell County was born July 12, 1867 and departed this life on April 6th at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Snelling, of Althiemer. She was a member of the Baptist Church and of the American Legion Auxiliary.
In addition to her daughter she is survived by four sons John Brown and Nick Brown of Sherrell, Henry Brown of Althiemer, Alfred Brown of Fort Smith; four brothers, John Moudy, Will Moudy and Nick Moudy of Belleville and Dan Moudy of California; by 35 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service were conducted at the Upper Spring Creek Cemetery on Sunday. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, April 19, 1951)
Tony Vick, age 52, of Dardanelle, died Friday, December 1, 2017, at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. He was born July 27, 1965, at Hughs, Arkansas to Bill and Wanda Roberts Vick. He was of the Baptist faith. He love to garden and he was an excellent cook. He always cooked Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.
He was preceded in death by his father, sister, Janie Brown and brother, Danny Vick.
Survivors include his mother, Wanda Black of Dardanelle; brother Glen Vick (Nancy) of Havana; sisters, Brenda McPherson of Dardanelle, Patricia Cheney of Forrest City, Janice Holman of Forrest City and JoAnn Zachery of Clarendon, and a host of nieces, nephew, family and friends.
Funeral services were held at 10 am Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at the Havana First Baptist Church with Bro. Mark Lane officiating. Burial was at the Havana Cemetery. Visitation was held from 9 to 10 am before service at the church. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 6, 2017)
Wanda Denise Vick, age 51 of Dardanelle, died Monday, August 7, 2006 at Dardanelle Hospital. She was born October 8, 1954 at Lubbock, TX to the late Robert Clayton and Billie Mae Teal Northcott.
Survivors include a daughter, Nacona Hooper of Dardanelle; two sons, Robert Northcott of LaMesa, TX, Jesse Vick of Pahump, NV; brother, Verlon Northcott of Dardanelle; and four grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Friday, August 11, 2006, at New Hope Cemetery with Bro. John McCourt officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 16, 2006)
Pete Viers, age 74 of Maud, TX, died Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at his home. He was born March 25, 1934, in Blackwell, Okla. He was a retired businessman, a 32nd Degree Mason, a member of Corinthian Masonic Lodge, Leadville, CO, Fellowship Sunday School Class and First Baptist Church, Atlanta, and a Korean War Army veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Viers of Maud; one son and daughter-in-law, Russell and Juanita Viers of Mercedes, TX; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.
Graveside services were held at Chapelwood Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Joe Srygley officiating. Burial was under direction of Chapelwood Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 10, 2008)
Laura Lackey Vincent, age 88, of Beebe, AR passed away Sunday, February 23, 1997. She was a retiree from Franklin Electric Company in Jacksonville, AR. She was a member of Hickory Plains Methodist Church. Surviving are three daughters, Martha Imalene Aikin of Dardanelle, Willodene Vincent of Beebe, Georgia Ann Hopkins and husband, Mickey Hopkins of Murfreesboro, TN; two grandchildren, Emily Kathleen Reed of Edmond, OK and Jim Aikin of Gainesville, FL and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was her husband, George Pleas Vincent.
Funeral was Tuesday at Westbrook Chapel with burial in Beebe Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 26, 1997)
Steven Vincent, age 59, of Danville passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016, at Arkansas River Valley Hospice in Russellville. Steven was born July 28, 1957, in Los Angeles, CA to Lee Roy Munger & Charlotte Rae Vincent. He was a retired truck driver. A member of Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association.
He was preceded in death by his mother; grandparents, Raymond & Ruby Vincent whom raised him after his mom died at the age of 10.
Survivors include his wife, Vickie Vincent; father, Lee Munger of Murietta, CA; son Jeff Munger of Los Angeles, CA; step-daughter, Leah Barker of Pahrump, NV; step-sons, Charles Barker of Plano, TX; Michael Barker of Danville; Justin Barker of Portland, OR; sisters, Michelle Cormack of Temecula, CA.; Cathy Simpson of Las Vegas, CA; brother, Michael Munger of Paradise, CA; grandsons, Logan & Brayden Munger; father & mother-in-law, Wendell & Pat Stewart of Henderson, NV.
Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville and River Valley Crematory Dardanelle. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 24, 2016)
Jimmy Jefferson Vines II, 52 of Rover, died Friday, June 11, 2010 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. He was born March 21, 1958, in Batesville, AR to Jimmy Jefferson and Ann Elliott Vines. He was a logger.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Ann Vines and stepdaughter, Misty Alvey.
Survivors include his father, Jimmy Vines, Sr. of Salesville, AR; son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy III "Sink" and Jessica Vines of Ola; daughter and son-in-law, Clarann Vines and Randy Bair of Belleville; two stepsons and daughters-in-law, Bobby and Mindy Alvey of Ola, Floyd and Sandra Alvey of Ola; companion in life, Caryn Gillum of Rover; brothers and sister-in-law, David and Jerrie Vines of Rover, Michael Vines of San Diego; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Jeanie and Ted Watson of Oklahoma City, OK, June Vines and Chris Moulds of Houston, AR; special friends, Jason Henry of Briggsville, William Earl Smith of Rover, Jerry Jones of Gravelly, Kenneth Spears of Briggsville and Robert Adams; eight grandchildren, Taylor, Tommy, Catelyn, Cory, Kelsey, Brandy, Emyle, and Trista; and his best four-legged friend, Jancey Cheri Vines, the best cow dog ever.
Graveside funeral was Monday at New Bethel Cemetery, Kingston with Rev. Will Doughty officiating. Pallbearers were Scott Blair, Ronald Knight, Donald Wayne Lacy, Jeffery Treadwell, Dusty Rhoades, Brad Ward, Paul Brothers, and Steven Brothers. Honorary pallbearers were Jimmy Vines Logging Crew. Arrangements under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 16, 2010)
Oma Lee Vineyard, age 91, of Plainview, AR died Friday, February 11, 2000 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of the Assembly of God Church in Plainview. She was born October 11, 1908 in Bluffton, AR to the late Sam Driskell and Mary Biggs.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Henry Clinton Hale; her second husband, Carl Vineyard and four children, Oran Hale, Iva Lee Hale, Ilia Grace Hale and Tommy Lee Hale, Sr.
She is survived by, a son and daughter-in-law, Billy Joe and Louise Hale of Plainview, AR; a daughter-in-law, Martha Hale of Plainview, AR; five grandchildren, Sandra Smith, Susan Shelton, Nancy Sanderson and Alan Hale all of Plainview and Tommy Lee Hale, Jr. of Rover, AR; three great grandchildren, Sherry Wooten and Michael Dean Smith of Plainview, AR and Travis Hale of Rover, AR and two great-great grandchildren, Joshua Dean and James Hunter Smith of Plainview, AR.
Funeral service was February; 14, 2000 at the Plainview Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Wilma Whorton officiating. Burial was in the Salem Cemetery. Pallbearers included, Joe Howard, Robert Lee Smith, Roy Highfill, Leon Blankenship, Terry Benefield and Bo Reeves. Honorary were, Paul Baker, Joe Blankenship and Fred Ornsbey. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 16, 2000)
Independence, MO. -- Mrs. Lena Mae Moore Vinson, 66, of Independence, MO., formerly of Dardanelle, died Monday, Feb. 13, in Independence. A native of Dardanelle, Mrs. Vinson was a daughter of the late Elmer and Grace Shepherd Moore.
Survivors include a son, Gene Allen Vinson of Pleasant Hill, MO.; a daughter, Laura Jenkins of Independence; three sisters, Mrs. Julius Adney, Mrs. Roy Roberts and Mrs. A. D. "Bully" Cox all of Dardanelle, and three grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 14, at the Ard Church of Christ with Jack Lawyer officiating. Interment followed in the Ard Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Her obituary was published 15 Feb 1984, Dardanelle, Yell County, Arkansas. )
Melvin Vinson, 85, died, Saturday, April 15, 2017, at the VA Hospital in Little Rock. He was born in Pope County, September 1, 1931, raised in the Carden Bottom community of Yell County.
Melvin is preceded in death by his wife, Modean Vinson; parents, George and Laura Brock Vinson; two brothers, Rufus Garfield Vinson and a toddler; four sisters, Elsie Wood, Sadie Pruitt, Lorene Conner and Anna Lee Balanger.
He is survived by three children; Dennis Vinson & Tina, London, Sheila Loyd & Kurt, Pottsville, Jerry Vinson & Teresa, Russellville; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was 10 am, Monday, April 17, 2017 at Grace Chapel Pentecostal Church. Burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery under the direction of Russellville Family Funeral. Guestbook is available at www.russellvillefamilyfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 19, 2017)
Mrs. Nettie L. Vinson, 58, of Hooks, Texas, died Thursday, November 30, at the home of her son, Billy W. Gore, of Texarkana after a long illness. She was born in Plainview and had lived in Hooks 21 years. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include two sons. Bill W. Gore and Horace Gore, the later of Brownwood, Texas; her mother, Mrs. Maude Gilmore of Dumas, five brothers Cecil Gilmore of Bluffton, R.L. Gilmore of Pine Bluff, Theo Gilmore of Dumas, and Don Gilmore, Shreveport and Sgt. J.K. Gilmore of the U. S. Army; four sisters, Mrs. Tom Daniel of Bluffton, Mrs. Ode Weems of Dumas, Mrs. J. W. Woolbright of Oklahoma City, Mrs. W. T. Baber of Hope, and three grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 14, 1961)
Carl Edward Vinyard, age 87, of Plainview, AR died Wednesday, November 24, 1999 at the Yell County Nursing Home in Ola, AR. He was born in Sequin, TX August 23, 1911. He was the son of the late Clem and Beulah Cohane Vinyard. He was a retired concrete finisher.
Survivors include his wife, Oma Lee Driskell Vinyard; two sons, Norman Vinyard and Don Vinyard both of Texas; two daughters, Marge Hope of Texas and Carolyn Bridges of Texarkana, AR; several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Graveside service was held November 26, 1999 at the Salem Cemetery in Plainview, AR by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 1, 1999)
Regina Irene Viphongsay, age 46, of Havana, passed away Friday, December 5, 2014 at Baptist Hospital Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born at Bradford, Arkansas on March 16, 1968. She was a special need teacher tech at Kids Place in Ola.
She was preceded in death by her father, Gary Greenfield; nephew Opey Taylor, grandson Joeseph Quijada.
Survivors include her husband, Tia Viphongsay; best friend, Roger Vaughn of Belleville; mother, Jaquita Greenfield of Havana; children, Leann Quijada of Danville, Mahala and Adrian Hernandez of Havana, Chelsie and Zach Meachem of Searcy, Lucas and Savannah Tracy of Havana, Dani Quijada of Havana, and Cannon Tracy of Havana; grandmother Jewell Overton of Danville, brothers, Bobby Dion and Maggie Sutherland of Newport, Danny and Angie Morris of Havana, Michael Greenfield of Ft. Smith, Gary, Jr. and Heather of Huntsville; sisters, Dana Taylor of Havana, Jerri Smiddy of Danville, Joey Greenfield, Havana; 7 grandchildren, Eli, K.K. Christian, Lyssa, Dre, Aden, and Olivia; 17 nephews and nieces; and many extended family members. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, December 9th, 5:00 p.m. at New Life Outreach in Danville with Rev. W.A. Gorman officiating.
Arrangements were by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville and River Valley Cremations, Dardanelle. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 10, 2014)
Shirley Ann Vivyan age 64 of Dardanelle died Friday, December 21, 2012 at River Valley Medical Center in Dardanelle. She was born August 7, 1948 in Dardanelle, Arkansas to the late Harry May and Wanda May Apple. Shirley loved to garden especially taking care of her rose bushes and most of all she loved her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Mary Elizabeth Rogers and one grandson, Gregory Latham.
Survivors include Husband, Dennis Vivyan of Dardanelle; two daughters, Sheila Latham and husband Doug of Fort Smith and Kimberly Brock of Russellville; one sister, Brenda Troyke of Dardanelle; one brother, Ricky Apple of Dardanelle; five grandchildren, Shonda Latham, Steven Latham, Nikki Rogers, Amber Rogers and Aaron Brock; four great grandchildren, Christopher Latham, Marcus Latham, Kaylee Latham and James Latham.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,On-Line at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com, Obituary was published on Jan 1, 2013)
Funeral services for Melba "Mammie" Alice Culp Van Voast, 82, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 2, 2009, in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Michael Bright officiating.
Burial will follow in the Chapel Hill Cemetery. Wilkerson Funeral Home, De Queen, is in charge of arrangements. Voast died Wednesday, April 29, 2009, in De Queen. She was born June 23, 1926, in De Queen to James and Alice Billingsley Culp. She was a member of the Geneva Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Ralph, Homer, Harley and Jim (Buck) Culp; two sisters, Inell McClenahan and Madge Dunn; and one grandson, Charles (Chuck) Nevels.
Survivors include her husband, Philip Van Voast; one son, David Fenton of Montgomery, Texas; three daughters, Nelda Kyger of Franklin, N.C., Jimmie Ann Shelton of Haworth and Phyllis Barrington of Mena, Ark.; one brother, Kenneth Culp of De Queen; one sister, Roxa Casteel of New Castle, Texas; ten grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2009, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Sevier County 4-H fund. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Her obituary was published 30 Apr 2009, De Queen, Sevier County, Arkansas. )
Lillian M. Vodrazka of Dardanelle, age 100, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 25, 2011 at Orange Coast Memorial Hospital in Fountain Valley, California with her family at her bedside. Lillian was born in Dardanelle, Arkansas on February 04, 1911 to Frank J.
and Cina Balloun who preceded her in death. Also, preceding her in death was her husband, George J. Vodrazka.
She is survived by her daughter, Judith (David) Vogel of Huntington Beach, CA, her granddaughter, Lisa (Jeff) Graff of Mission Viejo, CA and two great grand children, Donna and Chad Graff of Mission Viejo. CA. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews.
Funeral Mass was December 05, 2011 at St. Augustine Catholic Church officiated by Fr. Clayton Gould. Burial at Brearley Cemetery. Arrangements By Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 7, 2011)
Linda J. Vodrazka, age 67, of Dardanelle died Friday, September 18, 2015, at the River Valley Medical Center in Dardanelle. She was born October 12, 1947, in the Mt. George Community to the late John and Maggie Barnett Fowler. She retired after 16 years as secretary in the Administration and Finance Department at Arkansas Tech University. She was a member of the Delaware First Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Junior Fowler and James Fowler, sisters, Jewel Painter, Reba Guarino and Louise Tucker.
Survivors include sons, John and Ashley Vodrazka; Tracey and Erica Vodrazka; brothers, Doyle and Dora Ann Fowler; Bobby and Lula Fowler; sister, Betty and Eugene Lewis, six grandchildren and one great- grandchild.
Graveside services will be 10 AM Wednesday September 23, 2015 at Brearley Cemetery. 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 Sept 23, 2015)
Linda J. Vodrazka, age 67, of Dardanelle died Friday, September 18, 2015, at the River Valley Medical Center in Dardanelle. She was born October 12, 1947, in the Mt. George Community to the late John and Maggie Barnett Fowler. She retired after 16 years as secretary in the Administration and Finance Department at Arkansas Tech University. She was a member of the Delaware First Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Junior Fowler and James Fowler, sisters, Jewel Painter, Reba Guarino and Louise Tucker.
Survivors include sons, John and Ashley Vodrazka; Tracey and Erica Vodrazka; brothers, Doyle and Dora Ann Fowler; Bobby and Lula Fowler; sister, Betty and Eugene Lewis, six grandchildren and one great- grandchild.
Graveside services will be 10 AM Wednesday September 23, 2015 at Brearley Cemetery. 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 Sept 23, 2015)
Sybil Vodrazka of Chickalah, AR did Saturday, May 8, 2004 at her home. She was born May 20, 1939 in Round Pond, St. Francis Co. AR to the late Monroe D. Emberson and Naomi Witt Emberson. She was a member of Gately Hill Primitive Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Frank Max Vodrazka and a brother, Ray Emberson.
Survivors include two sons, Keith W. Vodrazka of Lakeland, TN and Steven M. Vodrazka of Ridgeland, MS; a daughter, Karen M. Gerot of Dover, AR; four brothers, Floyd Emberson of Dardanelle, Daniel Emberson of Ola, Ed Emberson of Centerville, Robert Emberson of Beebee; three sisters, Olene Curry of Little Rock, Wilma Floyd and Frances Eaton both of Dardanelle and four grandchildren.
Graveside service was May 11 at Brearley Cemetery by Rev. Roland Green. Under the direction of Dardanelle Funeral Service. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorials be sent to Arkansas Hospice or Gately Hill Primitive Baptist Church. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 12, 2004)
Myrtle Mae Malloy Volz, age 94, a resident of Dover, AR, died Monday, May 4, 1998 at home. She was born on November 28, 1903 at Appleton, AR to Jack and Elizabeth Beaver McCoy. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Dover First Assembly of God Church. She was a widow, preceded in death by two husbands, Vannie Malloy and John Volz; one son, Norman Ray Malloy; one grandson, Randy Malloy; two granddaughters, Judy Malloy and Marie Malloy; one great-grandchild, infant Hunt; one great-great-granddaughter, Samatha Pace and six brothers and three sisters.
She is survived by five sons and daughters-in-law, Arville Malloy of Appleton, Archie and Lucille Malloy of Russellville, Eugene and Jeannie Malloy of Sikeston, MO, Carl and Sue Malloy of Canalou, MO and Robert and Mancy Malloy of Lawton, OK; seven daughters and sons-in-law, Vada Reynolds of Centerville, Anna Moss of Shawnee, OK, Evelyn and Tom Burton of Dover, AR, Ruth Burnett of Exeter, CA, Joyce and Jack Waters of Catron, MO, Celesta Daniel of Dover, AR and Irene and Stan Reed of Oak Harbor, WA; 30 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Biddie Rogers of No. Little Rock, AR; also numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was May 7, 1998 at the Humphrey Chapel, officiated by Rev. Ronnie Birge and assisted by Rev. Ronnie Malloy. Burial was in the Mt. Zion Cemetery at Appleton. Casketbearers were Rodney Reynolds, Doug Reynolds, Wesley Reynolds, Rusty Reynolds, Junior Reynolds, Johnny Malloy, Joe Daniel and James Daniel. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 13, 1998)
Geraldine Von Kanel, age 79 of Lexa, AR died April 14, 1999 at her home. She was born December 22, 1919 in Yell County a daughter of Otis and Grace Watson. She was a member of the Hicks United Church of Christ at Marvell. She leaves three daughters, Myra Adams and Helen V. Ginn both of Lexa and Sharon Griffin of Helena; one brother, Earl Watson of Ft. Oglethorpe, GA; seven sisters, Inez Cook, Neva Harden and Ida Mathews all of Little Rock, AR, Nina England of Mayfield, KY, Betty Chambers of Waxahachie, TX, Johnnie McDowell of West Helena and Lois Madonia of Helena; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held at the Roller-Citizens Funeral Home with the Rev. Duane Saba, rector of St. John's Episcopal Church in Helena officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Hicks United Church of Christ or St. John's Episcopal Church in Helena. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 28, 1999)
Oudom Vongphakdy, age 57, of Danville, AR died Monday, September 16, 2002 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. He was born May 5, 1945 in Vientian, Laos. He was a line worker for Petit Jean Poultry in Danville, AR.
He is survived by his wife, Nouane Kothama Vongphakdy; one son and daughter-in-law, Houmphanhd and Moung Vongphakdy of Belleville, AR; a sister, Thom Vongphakdy of Belleville; three grandchildren, Nicholas, Nickey and Neno Vongphakdy all of Belleville. Service and viewing will be Saturday, September 21, 2002 at 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. at Cornwell Chapel in Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 18, 2002)
Pheng Vongphakdy, age 50, of Danville died Saturday, March 16, 2002 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was born October 1, 1951, in Vientian, Laos. She was a production worker at Petit Jean Poultry in Danville.
Survivors include her husband, Tuan Vongphakdy of Danville; several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held in Ft. Smith on March 19, 2002 at 1:00 p. m. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 20, 2002)
Pete Vorster, 55 of Dardanelle, AR died Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at his home in Dardanelle, AR. He was born September 7, 1953 in Paris, AR to his parents, William Vorster and Anna Rotert) Vorster Furstenberg. He was a member of the Catholic Knights since 1954, serving on the National Board of Directors. He was a national board member since July 2005. He previously served as branch president, treasurer, vice president, and secretary as well as president and treasurer of the Catholic Knights state office. In the community, he served as a Eucharistic minister, usher and server for his church. He also coached his daughter's softball team and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants. He had been employed as an auditor with the Division of Legislative Audit for the state of Arkansas for 22 years and is a certified Public Accountant.
He is preceded in death by his father, William A. Vorster; one brother, Ben Vorster; and a sister, Kathy Vorster. Pete is survived by his wife Donna Carol (Ragsdale Vorster; a son, William Vorster and a daughter, Laura Vorster of the home; his mother, Anna Vorster Furstenberg and step-father, Adrian Furstenberg of Subiaco, AR; one brother, David Vorster of Subiaco, AR; two sisters, Debra Vorster of Subiaco, AR, Joan Stone and husband Howard of Nashville, TN and numerous other family and friends.
Rosary was Friday, July 31, 2009 at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Subiaco, AR. Mass was held Saturday, August 1, 2009 at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Subiaco, AR. The body will be cremated under the direction of Roller Funeral Home-Paris. Online guestbook WWW.rollerfuneralhomes.com. Memorials can be made to St. Scholastica Monastery, P. O. Box 3489, Ft. Smith, AR 72913-3489 and Hospice at Yell County Health Dept., 710 N. 5th St., Dardanelle, AR 72834. Pallbearers Larry Holman, Darrel Wheeler, Gary Eveld, Justin Robertson, Sam Forst, and John Willems. Honorary pallbearers Bill and Martha Hegeman, Carol Trusty, Legislative Audit, Catholic Knights and Larry Ewing. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 5, 2009)
Dorothea A. Vorwerk, age 68, of Havana, AR died Sunday, September 9, 2001 at her home. She was born November 8, 1932 in Rosemount, Minnesota to the late Albert and Dorothea Holz Kirchner. She was a homemaker and mother and a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Booneville, AR.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Herb Nivala; one son, Robert Nivala and a brother, Mickey Kirchner.
She is survived by her husband, Richard W. Vorwerk; children, step-children and spouses, DeBee and Jon Huebsch of Harmony, MN, Herb Jr. and Margaret Nivala and Jeff Nivala all of Hampton, MN, Richard and Lisa Vorwerk of Dover, AR, Pamela and Frank Ruiz of Winter Haven, FL, Sue Hase of Farmington, MN and Anna and Jason Ridenour of Havana, AR; a brother Cedric Kirchner of Mendota Heights, MN; a sister, Verna Ratzlaff of Rosemount, MN; 19 grandchildren and several nephews, nieces and close family friends.
Services were September 11, 2001 at Faith Lutheran Church in Booneville with Pastor Paul Funk officiating. Interment was in the Havana Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Joe Souza, Franki Ruiz III, Herbie, Robert, Jeff and Mark Nivala, Brandon, Jacob and Cody Huebsch and Edwin Gray. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 12, 2001)
Richard W. Vorwerk, age 85 of Havana, died Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at his home. He was born December 12, 1922 in South Saint Paul, Minnesota to the late Paul O. and Elizabeth Meyer Vorwerk. He was a WWII Veteran; former business owner and most recently farmer. He was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Booneville, AR.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Nathaleen Nivala Vorwerk; his second wife, Dorothea Kirchner Vorwerk; one daughter, Doreen Vorwerk; and one step-son Robert Nivala.
He was survived by his children and step-children and spouses Sue Hase of Farming-ton, MN; DeBee and Jon Huebsch of Harmony, MN, Herb Jr. and Margaret Nivala and Jeff Nivala all of Hampton, MN. Richard A. and Lisa Vorwerk of Dover, AR, Pamela and Frank Ruiz of Playa del Carmen, Mexico, and Arm and Jason Ridenour of Havana, AR; a sister Milda King of Clovis, NM; brothers Paul F. Vorwerk of Rosemount, MN, Henry and Russell Vorwerk of Laguna Hills, CA; a sister Lois Staples of Pasadena, CA; 19 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and several nephews, nieces and close family friends.
Services were held February 29, 2008 at Faith Lutheran Church in Booneville with Pastor Don Hippe officiating. Interment with Military Honors by Boyce-Woods VF. W Post 3141 Dardanelle and Fort Sill, OK. Honor Guard will be at the Havana Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons Frank Ruiz II, Anthony Ruiz, Robert Ruiz, Richard R. Vorwerk, Mark Nivala and neighbor Bill Koch. Honorary Pallbearers; grandsons, Brandon Huebsch, Jacob Huebsch, Cody Huebsch, Herbie Nivala, Bobba Nivala, Jeffrey Nivala and Nathan Hase. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 5, 2008)
Dickie Darrell Vosburg, Sr., age 77 of Dardanelle, died Saturday at Chambers Memorial Hospital. He was born June 20, 1932 in Wynot, NE to the late Johnny Lamar and Bessie Kineski Vosburg. At the age of 12, he and his family moved to Danville. He retired after 35 years as a switchman for the Union Pacific Railroad and was a member of the First Pentecostal Church in Dardanelle.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Lounell Rutherford Vosburg; children, Dickie, Jr. and Sandy Vosburg of Little Rock; Bruce and Cheryl Vosburg and Peggy and Robert Ridgeway all of Ozark; Pat and David May of Dardanelle; sister, Donna Adcock of Carlsbad, NM; eleven grandchildren and 1 6 great-grandchildren. The family will hold a
Memorial Service at a later date. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 30, 2009)
Dickie Darrell Vosburg, Sr., age 77 of Dardanelle, died Saturday, December 19, 2009 at Chambers Memorial Hospital.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 3, 2010, 10:00 a. m. at Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville. A reception will follow at the home of Lounell Vosburg. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 31, 2010)
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