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Wilfred O. Watt of Dardanelle, retired newspaper publisher, died on August 29th at the Yell County Hospital in Danville. He was born in Mason City, Iowa and moved to southwestern Oklahoma, where he published The Magnum Star, the Blair News and Jackson County Tribune. He moved to Arkansas in 1938 and was publisher of the Montgomery Herald at Mt. Ida until 1948. He then purchased the Post-Dispatch at Dardanelle, which he published until retiring in 1957. Mr. Watt was responsible for the training of four other members of his family who became publishers. His brother, E. V. Watt is publisher of the Glenwood Herald, His daughter-in-law, Mrs.
Bill Watt, (a son Bill Watt preceded him in death) is publisher of the Stroud (Okla.) American. His son-in-law. R. L. Fisher, is the publisher of the Yell County Record at Danville, and a nephew, Leroy Watt, was formerly publisher of the newspaper at Dierks. He was a member of the Baptist Church and a Mason for the past 51 years. He was also a member of the Royal Arch, Council Commander, Knights Templar, and Order of Eastern Star. He was active in a number of civic and political organizations.
He is survived by his wife, Irene Hickerson Watt; one daughter, Mrs. R. L. Fisher of Danville: one brother, E. V. Watt of Glenwood; and three grandsons.
Funeral services were Friday at the First Baptist Church in Dardanelle by Rev. C. Houston. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sept 1963)
Charles "Charlie" Allen Watts, age 62, of Havana, AR passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2005. He was born April 26, 1943 in Benton, AR. He was a retired self-employed carpenter, a Green Beret in the Army, member of the N.R.A. and of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh and Violet Watts; a brother and two daughters.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Ronnette and Glen High of Little Rock, AR; two sons and daughter-in-law, Aaron and Leighanne Watts and Darren Watts all of Bryant, AR; a sister and brother-in-law, Beverly and Ron King of Benton, AR; four grandchildren and other family and friends. Visitation will be held today at the Ashby Funeral Home, Benton, AR from 6 to 9 p.m.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 30 at the Ashby Funeral Home in Benton, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 29, 2005)
Clois D. Watts, age 69, of Little Rock, AR died Saturday, May 3rd, 1997. He was a retired salesman and served in the US Navy.
He is survived by his wife, Anne C. Watts; one son, Donald E. Watts of Mabelvale; five daughters, Beverly D. Cook of Danville, Yvonne Lutrell of Alexandria, LA, Andrea Lynn Tribble of Valencia, CA, Janet Camille Watts of Little and Melanie Gail Tackett of Hensley; two brothers; four sisters and nine grandchildren.
Funeral service was Tuesday at the Bible Church of Little Rock with Rev. J. Todd Murray officiating. Interment was in the Little Rock National Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 7, 1997)
James A. "Butch" Watts, Jr., age 57 of Belleville, died Saturday, January 10, 2004 at Mt. Ida, Arkansas. He was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas on October 29, 1946. He was the owner and operator of Dickey Refrigerated Service, Inc. of Danville. He also owned Tickle Belly Hill Farm, a horse, cattle and poultry operation. He was a member of the National Quarter Horse Association, National Cutting Horse Association, The American Quarter Horse Association, retired board member and past president of the Yell County Rodeo and Riding Club.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Franklin Watts, Sr. and his stepfather, C. P. Johnson.
Survivors include his wife, Paula Watts; a son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Janis Watts; a daughter and son-in-law, Annie and Tony Cain, all of Belleville; his mother, Frances Strahan Johnson of Pine Bluff; two sisters, Pam Holcomb and Nancy Johnson, both of Little Rock; his father-in-law, and mother-in-law, Raymond and Margaret Dickey of Belleville; brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law, Paul and-Ruth Dickey of Victoria, Texas, Bruce and Kay Dickey of Russellville; six grandchildren, Katy Petchenik of Booneville, Savannah Kilburn, Santannah, and Shelby Cain, James Raymond "J. R. and Dalton Alan Watts, all of Belleville.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 13, 2004 at the First Baptist Church in Danville officiated by Reverend Jason Holcomb, Reverend Roy Cain and Reverend Jim Duncan. Burial was in Upper Spring Creek Cemetery in Belleville. Pallbearers were Craig Taylor, Rick Demoret, Clayborn Henderson, Tony Suttles, Daniel Sweat, Josh Maddox, Brad Mason, Michael Loyd, and Thomas Lee. Honorary pallbearers were David Butler, Gail Chalin, James Moore, Bobby Smith, Mike Loyd, Craig Kilburn, Louis Constance, Stanley House, Lou Morris, Steve Leiver, Dean Catlett, and Big John George. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Memorials may be made to the Arkansas Children's Hospital, P. O. Box 2222, Little Rock, Arkansas 72203. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 14, 2004)
Mrs. Lucrecie Watts, age 89 of Aplin, died November 28 at her home. She was a member of the Baptist Church.
She is survived by four sons, Odis Watts of Hargerman, New Mex., Hobart and Carmen Watts of Aplin, and Loyd Watts or Whichita, Kans.; four daughters, Mrs. Effie Mills of Lake Arthur, New Mex., Mrs. Walsie Goad of Holdenville, Okla., Mrs. Ula Cobb of Little Rock, and Mrs. Edna Taylor of California; three brothers, Jim Grinder of Saint Joe, Henry Grinder of Benton, and Noble Grinder of Memphis, Tenn.; one sister, Mrs. Catherine May of Watson; 15 grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.
Graveside services were held November 30 at the Dacus Cemetery near Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 1963)
Thelma L. Watts, age 63, of Van Buren, AR died Saturday, November 21, 1998 at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Van Buren. She was born in Belleville, AR February 28, 1935, daughter of the late William Thomas To? Baker and Alleen King Barker of Belleville. She was a retired communication coordinator for W. A. E. D. A
She was preceded in death by a sister, Wanda Richards.
Survivors include her mother, Alleen King Barker of Belleville; three sons, Fred Knight of Little Rock, AR, Ted Knight of Fort Smith, Ar and Eddie Knight of Belleville, AR; two daughters, Martie Ford of Belleville, AR and Suzanne Knight of Van Buren, AR; two sisters, Mary Ellen Morgan of Little Rock Ar and Helen Galloway of Fort Smith, AR; six grandchildren, Joshua Hiser of Yukon, OK, Tighe Knight and Kyle Knight of Poteau, OK, Lattie, Matt and Rachel Knight of Belleville, AR.
Funeral service was November 23, 1998 at the Upper Spring Creek Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Kenny Pogue officiating. Burial was in the Upper Spring Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers were Marvin Richesin, Bobby Richesin, Ron Maxwell, Harry Light, Steven Buckles and Milas Hale. Honorary Philip Miller and John Ridenour. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 25, 1998)
Viola Wadsworth Watts, age 84, of Perryville, formerly of Yell County, died Thursday, December 18, 1986 at the Yell County Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Charlie and Melissa Brewer Wadsworth.
Survivors include one son Glen Watts of Perryville; a brother, Erby Wadsworth of Tulsa; two grandsons and one great-granddaughter all of California.
Funeral was at the Baptist Church at Perryville. Interment was at Dacus Cemetery by Morrilton Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 12/18/1986)
John David Wawro Jr., age 67 of Danville, died Saturday, April 26, 2008 at his home. Born February 10, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late John & Lillian Porucznik Wawro. He retired after 30 years from Borg Warner Coperation as an auto clutch inspector. He was a member of the Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Nancy Yoreck Wawro; two sons, John Wawro of Elgin, Illinois, Lt. Col. Joe Wawro of Korea; a daughter, Jennifer Wilder of Canton, Illinois; two stepchildren, John Callewaert of Naples, Florida, Carol Berry of Mokena, Illinois; a sister, Lee Delaurentis of Chicago and nine grandchildren.
Services will be held at 10:00 a. m. Friday, May 2; 2008 at St. Mary's Parish in Mokena, Ill. Burial will be in Good Sheppard Cemetery in Orland Park, Illinois. Local arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Illinois arrangements are by Vanderberg Funeral Home, Mokena, Illinois. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 2405 E. Parkway Suite 3 Russellville, AR 72802. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 30, 2008)
Mrs. Gertie Wayne, 83, of Perryville, died Friday, April 19, 1985, at a Cabot nursing home. She was a native of Oklahoma.
Survivors include her husband, Matt Wayne; three daughters, Mrs. Irene Stewart of Bernie, Calif. Mrs. Joe Rainy of Little Rock, and Carolyn Edmonson of Jacksonville; a brother, Troy Starkey of Odessa, Texas; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Monday at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Dardanelle by the Rev. Stanley Wallace. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery. Pallbearers include Nub Rainy, Bill Edmonson, Paul Rainy, Steve Fuller, Charley Daniels and James May. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1985)
Audrey Earl Moore Wear, age 97, of Oppelo, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2012. She was born April 1, 1915, in Damascus, Arkansas a daughter of John Wesley Moore and Hallie Jones Moore. She was the widow of High Wear. She was a lifelong member of Oppelo Methodist Church, very active in United Methodist Youth, and retires as a meat processor with Kroger.
Survivors include her son, John A. Wear of Dardanelle; five grandchildren, Johnna Wear Duncan of Bentonville, Jennifer Wear Golman of Benton, Brad Wear of Dardanelle, High Taylor of Ft. Smith, and Charles Taylor of Mountainburg; twelve great- grandchildren, two great-great- grandchildren, and a host of extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by one brother, four sisters, her daughter, Glenda Taylor, and a daughter-in-law, Rosalie Wear.
Funeral services were October 8, 2012, at the Harris Chapel with Rev. Steve Wear officiating. Burial was at Wolf Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Pallbearers were Brad Wear, Bobby Duncan, Tim Golman, Jonathan Wear, Bob Cockman, and Dan Renfroe. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 10, 2012)
Eddie Bradford "Brad" Wear, age 47, of the Omega Community in Dardanelle, found eternal peace on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at the River Valley Medical Center. He was born August 16, 1967 at the Dardanelle Hospital to John and Rosalie Carter Wear. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. From an early age Brad worked with his father John on their family farm. In 1990 he and his wife began a swine operation and later raised laying hens with their son, Jonathan. Brad also held the office of Yell County Judge from 2005 thru 2010. Brad was involved in the community serving on various boards of civic organizations. The Dardanelle Chamber of Commerce recognized him as the Yell County Citizen of the Year in 2010. Brad enjoyed hunting and fishing and coaching his children's baseball and softball teams.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Rosalie Carter Wear; grandparents, Hugh and Earl Wear, Ed and Esther Carter; one aunt, Glenda Wear Taylor; one uncle, Larry Wayne Carter.
Survivors include his wife, Sondra Griffin Wear of Omega; father, John Wear of Omega; In-laws, Bob and Peggy Griffin of Dardanelle; two children, Jonathan Wear and Hallie Wear both of Omega; two sisters, Johnna Duncan and husband Bobby of Bentonville, Jennifer Golman and husband Tim of Benton; Brother in Law, Gary Griffin and wife Shannon of Hot Springs; Nieces and Nephews, Chelsea Hand, Sydnee Golman, Courtney Golman, Matthew Duncan, Rachel Kirksey, Courtney Thompson, Chris Griffin and Michael Santamaria; and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services were held at 4:00 P.M., Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Dardanelle First United Methodist Church with Bro Jim Benfer officiating. Burial will be in Shepherd Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 5:00 P.M. Saturday, May 30, at Cornwell Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Jimmy Witt, Edwin Vestal, Mike Vernon, Jerry Dawson, James Brown, Kris Lott. Honorary Pallbearers were all Employees of Yell County. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Brad Wear Memorial Fund at the First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 188, Dardanelle, Arkansas 72834. 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 Jun 3, 2015)
Rosalie Carter Wear, age 72 of the Omega Community, died Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at Baptist Health Medical Center after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born May 29, 1937 at Elk City, OK to the late Ed and Esther Gray Carter. She was a lifelong resident of Yell County, a member of the Gum Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church, the Yell County E. H. Club, Saint Edwards School of Nursing Alumnus and the Arkansas Nursing Association.
She is preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Larry Carter. Rosalie loved her family, watching ball games and listening to quartet music.
Survivors include her husband of 50 years, John Wear of Omega Community; children and spouses, Johnna and Bobby Duncan of Bentonville, Jennifer and Tim Golman of Benton, Brad and Sondra Wear of Omega; brothers and sisters-in-law, Lanny and Alicia Carter, Lelon and Jo Lynn Carter; sisters-in-law, Mamie Carter, Glenda Taylor; grandchildren, Rachel and Matt Duncan, Chelsea Norvell, Sydnee and Courtney Golman, Jonathan and Hallie Wear; uncles, Earl and Rebecca Gray, Thurman and Sue Carter; many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. The family would like to thank Dr. Larry Mendelsohn and staff for their tireless efforts to heal and comfort.
Funeral services were December 12, 2009, at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle. Burial was in Shepherd Cemetery in Omega. Pallbearers were Todd, Scott, Chad, Brandon, and McKenzie Carter and Jeff Odell. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen Cancer Research, 5005 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244 or Gum Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church, C/O Junior Roberts, 10742 Gum Springs Road, Dardanelle, AR 72834. Paid Obituary (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 16, 2009)
Dennis E. Weatherall, age 45, of Danville died Saturday, January 31, 2004 at his home in Danville. He was born on June 9, 1958, in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Voyne Earl Weatherall. He was a saw operator for Taber Extrusions Limited Partnership in Russellville.
Survivors include his mother, Mary Weatherall of Danville; sister, Debi Noah of Midway, AR; 3 children and 4 grandchildren.
Cremation arrangements were by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 04, 2004)
Elmer Lee Weatherall, age 74 years, of Havana died Monday, August 8, 1960 in the Yell County Hospital in Danville. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Leona, of the home; one son, Eugene of Danville; one brother, Ed of Santa Maria, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Hattie Watkins of Eugene, Ore.; and two grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, August 4, 1960)
Eugene Leon Weatherall, age 58, died May 11, 2002 at Northwest Medical Center Hospital Inpatient at Springdale, AR. He was born August 12, 1943 in Little Rock, AR the son of Foye Mott and Eugene L. Weatherall. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Prairie Grove and was retired from the Texas Department of Health after 27 years.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Annie Weatherall.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Weatherall of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Mitchell Whitehouse of Prairie Grove, AR; his mother, Foye M. Grover of Dardanelle, AR; one brother, James Lee Weatherall of Dardanelle, AR and two grandchildren, Natalee and Ian Whitehouse of Prairie Grove, AR.
Service will be held Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at 2:00 p. m. at the Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove with Ernest DeSoto officiating.
Graveside service and burial will be held Friday morning at 10:00 a. m. at the Bethel Cemetery at Burnett, TX. Arrangements by Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, AR. Pallbearers will be James Weatherall, Jon Weatherall, Tommy Rothrock, Mitchell Whitehouse, Ray Whitehouse and Lee Weatherall. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 15, 2002)
Mrs. Lillie Frame Weatherall, age 61, of Waveland, a retired postmaster of Waveland, died Sunday at her home. She was a postmaster for 18 years before retiring in June. She was a member of the National Postmaster Association.
Survivors include her husband E.H. Weatherall; a son, V. E. Weatherall of Waveland; two daughters, Mrs. Lula Mae Stokes of Waveland and Mrs. Mona Dale Fredrick's of Fort Smith; a brother Floyd Frame of Danville; a sister, Mrs. Delsie Dunn of Salt Lake City, and six grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sep 27, 1962)
Raymond Wesley Weatherford, Jr., age 72 of Chickalah, died Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at Saint Marys Regional Medical Center. He was born October 6, 1936 at Chickasha, OK t the late Raymond Wesley Weatherford, Sr. and Ida Wolf.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Eva Jean Weatherford of Chickalah; two son and daughters-in-law, Jim and Ruth Weatherford of Snowflake, Arizona, Marty and Ann Weatherford of Chickalah; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Donald Potter of Plainview; brother and sister-in-law, George and Ruby Weatherford of Appleton; two sisters and brother-in-law, Sharon and Dennis Henke of Atkins, Brenda Brannon of Atkins; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Friday, January 9, 2009, Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle, with Elton Tomas officiating. Burial was in Chickalah Cemetery. Pallbearers Shawn, Jonathon, and Billy Ray Weatherford, Wesley Potter, Chad and Glen Henke. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 14, 2009)
Anita Marie Weaver, age 66, of Plainview, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2012, at Chambers Memorial Hospital. She was born October 10, 1945, in Corning, AR to the late Edward Eugene & Ruth Marie Day Wilder. She was a mother and homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband Cleveland "Charlie" Weaver; parents; and brother, Eddie Lee Wilder.
Survivors include daughter & son-in-law, Kelly & Kenneth Hill; granddaughter Kenley Adrianne Hill, all of Plainview; sisters, Dorothy Hale and Margaret Jean Lamborn both of Corning; half-sister Nina Rae Curtis of Nobel; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Briggsville with Rev. Dan Osolin officiating. Pallbearers include Daniel Melton, Kelly Hill, Todd Richardson, Brian Blevins, Billy Wayne Hill, Jacob Lofland, Billy Lofland, and Ray Duncan. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 22, 2012)
Funeral services were conducted at Moore's Chapel Sunday, November 28 for Pfc. Archie L. Weaver, whose body was returned from overseas for re-burial. Services were conducted by Rev. George Findley of Havana, and military services by the Havana and Danville Legion Posts. A detachment and chaplain scheduled to come from Camp Chaffee failed to arrive. Pfc. Weaver was a resident of Moore's Chapel community near Waveland until his enlistment in the Army on November 22, 1942. He was killed in action in Italy on July 2, 1944 at the age of 22.
Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Weaver of Greenbriar, Ark. five brothers, Hollis of Centerville, and Ray, James, Tommie and Wendell of the home; three sisters, Mrs. Marie Bowie, Enola, Mrs. Nora Riggins, Wynn and Mary Jane of the home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, December 2, 1948)
Clarence Edward Weaver, 79, died at his home on December 2, 1958 following a heart attack. He was a retired farmer and a Church of God minister.
He is survived by his wife, Maude; two sons, Benjamine of the home and Archie of Russellville; two daughters, Mrs. Benoni McGinty of Conway and Mrs. Alice Glover of Little Rock; two brothers, Pal Weaver of Elk City, Okla. and Dave Weaver of Cedar Lake, Ind. four sisters, Mrs. Cora Steward of Havana, Mrs. Clara Petit of Elk City, Okla. Mrs. Lela Stone of Carter, Okla. Mrs. Edna Williams of Elk City and 13 grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD - Originally published on Thursday, December 11, 1958)
DANVILLE - Dave Weaver, age 87, of Danville died Monday, March 18, 1985, at Mitchell Nursing Home. He was a native of Waveland, a retired farmer, son of the late John Frank and Mary Jane Dozer Weaver and was a veteran of World War I. He attended the Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Annie Williams Weaver of Fort Smith; five sons, Hollis Weaver of Mayflower, Ray Weaver of Crown Point, Ind., Jim Weaver of Hammond, Ind., Tom Weaver of Conway and Wendell Weaver of Havana; three daughters, Mrs. Marie Bowie of Conway, and Mrs. Noraella Ragan and Mrs. Mary Jane Hart of Cedar Lake Ind.; a stepdaughter, Noma Lewis of Fort Smith; 40 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Wednesday at Moores Chapel Church near Waveland by the Rev. E. G. Tackett and the Rev. David Word. Burial will be in Moores Chapel Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. Active pallbearers will be Eskel Yandell, Warner Harger, Lowrey Harger, Jack Davis, R. D. Williams and Wayne Wallace. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1985)
Edith Shirley Weaver, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Shirley Weaver, was born and died June 21, 1941.
Interment was in Rock Creek cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 1941)
Funeral for J. B. Weaver, age 68, of Dardanelle, who died Sunday, March 17, 1985, was today at First Baptist Church at Ola by the Rev. Ken Reece and Joe Dawson. Burial with Masonic rites was in Ola Cemetery by Shinn Funeral Service. Pallbearers Active: Howard Culwell, Paul Moudy, Bruce Lewis, J. C. Lewis, Harry Story, David Garrett, Larry Johnson and Luther Ford. Honorary: deacons of First Baptist Church at Ola. Memorials may be made to the Shriners Crippled Children's Fund or First Baptist Church at Ola. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1985)
Jimmy W. Weaver, age 58, a resident of Centerville, AR died Friday, June 8, 2001 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, AR. He was born August 8, 1942, in Franklin County, TN to Joseph Brooks and Margie Leona Floyd Weaver. He was a past president of the Yell County Farm Bureau, a member of the River Valley Pilots Association, the Petit Jean Masonic Lodge at Ola, and was a member and elder at the Dardanelle First Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed stock car racing and flying.
He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Bobby Weaver.
He is survived by his wife, Pat Weaver of Centerville, AR; a son and daughter-in-law, Kevin & Sonya Weaver of Centerville, AR; a special daughter, Regina Tucker of Dardanelle, AR; his mother, Margie Weaver of Dardanelle, AR; two sisters and brother-in-law, Billie & Rev. John Wolfinger of Lexington, KY and Peggy Weaver Moore of Dardanelle, AR; a sister-in-law, Brenda Weaver of Russellville, AR; five grandchildren, Dustin, Taylor, Amanda and Sean Weaver and Adam Tucker and other relatives and friends.
Funeral was June 11, 2001 at the Dardanelle First Presbyterian Church officiated by Rev. Nancy Covington, Rev. John Wolfinger and Rev. Charles King. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery at Dardanelle, AR under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville, AR. Active pallbearers were Roger Burns, Charlie Smith, Lee Rogers, James Oliver, Rev. John Wolfinger, John Clement, Jim Helms and Dr. Gary Russell. Honorary were Roger Allen Burns, Romeo Short, Frankie Clark, Robert Adams, Lloyd Reed George, Bruce Lewis and Richard Tomlin. Memorials may be made to the Dardanelle First Presbyterian Church, 2nd & Quay Streets, Dardanelle, AR 72834. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 13, 2001)
Leonard Josh Weaver, age 84 of Plainview, entered heaven on August 5, 2008. He was born on February 25, 1924 to Charlie and Martha (Furr) Weaver.
He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Charles; four brothers and five sisters. Leonard is survived by his wife Pauline of 63 years; four daughters and spouses, Helen and Herbert Jones of Hollis, Anna Williams of Hot Springs Village, Meredith and Phillip Young of Plainview and Barbara and James Westlake of Plainview; 11 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Jane and Joe Phillips of Hot Springs; and a host of friends and extended family who will all miss him dearly. Leonard retired from the timber industry at the age of 62 but his love for the woods brought him out of retirement until the age of 81. He was a true outdoorsman who also loved hunting and fishing and serving the Lord. Friends and family were Leonards greatest joys in life. He never met a stranger. He was a founding member of the Plainview Jesus Name Church where he enjoyed many hours of singing and praising the Lord with his banjo and guitar.
Funeral service was held August 8, 2008 at Plainview Jesus Name Pentecostal Church, with Bro. Stacy Lisenbey officiating. Burial was at Hawks Cemetery in Hollis. Pallbearers included Brad Jones, Josh Smith, Jesse Haston, Jesse Palmer, John Walker and Bud Potts. Honorary pallbearers included Mike Jones, Doug Moats, Lloyd Speers, Rev. Bill Davis, Len Davis, Gene Humphreys, John Blankenship, Bill Watson, Ken Coker, Doyle Glass and men of the Plainview Jesus Name Pentecostal Church. Arrangement by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (Paid Obituary (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 13, 2008)
Margie Leona Weaver, age 88 of Dardanelle, died Friday, November 19 at the River Valley Medical Center in Dardanelle. She was born December 3, 1921, in Deckard, TN to the late William and Nora Tucker Floyd.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, JB Weaver; two sons, Jimmy and Bobby Weaver; and two sisters, Evelyn Limbaugh and Virginia Lindsey.
Survivors include two daughters, Billie Dean Wolfinger of KY and Peggy Weaver of Dardanelle; eight grandchildren; and seventeen great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday at the First Baptist Church in Dardanelle. Burial was in Sandlin Cemetery, Ola. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 24, 2010)
Mrs. Maude Edna Weaver of Conway died in a Conway hospital on October 19. She was the widow of C. E. Weaver and was 81 years old. She moved to Conway eight years ago from Yell County. She was a member of the Church of God.
Survivors include two sons, Benjamin Weaver of Conway and Archard Weaver of Russellville; two daughters, Mrs. Benoni McGinty of Conway and Mrs. Alice Glover of Little Rock; two sisters, Mrs. Gussie Rogers of Saugus, Calif, and Mrs. Lulu Risener of Rector; and 14 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at Conway and at Moore's Chapel. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 1963)
Pauline Weaver, age 80, of Plainview, AR died Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at her home. She was born January 18, 1930 in Hollis, AR to the late Arthur and Annie Moss Humphreys. She was a retired beautician and was a founding member of the Plainview Jesus Name Pentecostal Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 63 years Leonard Josh Weaver; infant son Charles Weaver; sister Ovie Martin and brothers, Bill, Sam, Richard and James Humphreys.
Survivors include daughters and spouses, Helen & Herbert Jones of Hollis, Anna Williams of Hot Springs, Meredith & Phillip Young and Barbara & James Westlake all of Plainview; brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Ann Humphreys of Hollis; sisters-in-law, Lurlene Humphreys and Inez Dickson both of Hollis; 11 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
Funeral service was March 26, 2020 al Plainview Jesus Name Pentecostal Church with Bro. Stacy Lisenbey officiating. Burial was in Hawks Cemetery in Hollis, AR. Pallbearers were Josh & Hunter Smith, Cameron Spencer, Lane & Kyle Frost. Jess Jones, Joseph Leiva, Brady Shipman and Tristen Rudder. Honorary were Mike & Brad Jones, Dustin Robberson, Jeffery Lieva, Paula Robberson, Kay Shipman, Allison Young, Robin Smith, Cindy Leiva, Kerry Frost, Michelle Rudder, Amanda Williams and Santana Hood. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 31, 2010)
DANVILLE - Pauline Weaver, 80, of Plainview died Tuesday March 23, 2010, at her home. She was born January 18, 1930, in Hollis, Ark., to Arthur and Annie Moss Humphreys. She was a retired beautician and was a founding member of Plainview Jesus Name Pentecostal Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 63 years, Leonard Josh Weaver; infant son, Charles Weaver; sister, Ovie Martin; and brothers, Bill, Sam, Richard and James Humphreys.
Survivors include daughters and spouses, Helen and Herbert Jones of Hollis, Anna Williams of Hot Springs, and Meredith and Phillip Young and Barbara and James Westlake, all of Plainview; brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Ann Humphreys of Hollis; sisters-in-law, Lurlene Humphreys and Inez Dixon, both of Hollis; 11 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 26, 2010, at Plainview Jesus Name Pentecostal Church with Bro. Stacy Lisenbey officiating. Burial will be at Hawks Cemetery in Hollis. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home; Cornwell Funeral Homes.com Visitation will be from 6-8 tonight at Plainview Jesus Name Pentecostal Church. Pallbearers include Josh Smith, Hunter Smith, Cameron Spencer, Lane Frost, Kyle Frost, Jess Jones, Joseph Leiva, Brady Shipman and Tristen Rudder. Honorary pallbearers include Mike Jones, Brad Jones, Dustin Robberson, Paula Robberson, Kay Shipman, Allison Young, Robin Smith, Cindy Leiva, Kerry Frost, Michelle Rudder, Amanda Williams and Santana Hood. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,The Courier Newspaper, Russellville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on March 25, 2010)
Alton Webb, age 80 of, Briggsville died Wednesday, November 23, 2005.
Survivors include his wife, Jewel Webb sons, Elton Webb of Bluffton, David Webb of Pocola, OK; daughters, Deborah Webb of Briggsville, Amy Holland of Plainview, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held Saturday, November 26, 2005 at Briggsville Methodist Church with Internment in Parks Cemetery in Nola. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 30, 2005)
Arthur William Webb, age 82, of Belleville, died at a Russellville hospital March 25, 1960. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Addie Webb; two daughters, Mrs. Tressie Mae Guinn of Belleville and Mrs. Ruby Miller of Chicago, Ill.; one son, Herman Webb of the home; three sisters, Mrs. Harry Cheyne of Ft. Smith, Mrs. Cora Maidenwall of Little Rock and Mrs. Nora McManus of Benton; ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, March 31, 1960)
Bobbie Nell Phillips Webb,71, of Dardanelle, Arkansas, formerly of Sheridan, was born October 22, 1943, in Prescott, the daughter of the late Aubra C. and Hazel Elizabeth Roberts Phillips. Mrs. Webb died Saturday.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Conrad Lee Mix and her brother, Joe Donald Phillips. Survivors; daughter and son-in-law, Laurie and Eddy Gagne of Dardanelle; sisters, Geneva Taunton of White Hall and Nancy Downen of Little Rock; grandchildren, Jake Killian Treadwell and wife Ashli, and Colton Lee Treadwell; great grandson, Dylan Yancy Treadwell.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, December 20, 2014 at Lost Creek Cemetery in Sheridan. Visitation: Saturday, 12:30-1:30 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the ASPCA, www.aspca.org Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. To sign the online guestbook, www.memorialgardenssheridan.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 17, 2014)
Casa Man Killed by Freight Train - Clarence Webb, 35, of Casa was fatally injured early Monday when struck by a train near his home. Webb, an Army reservist scheduled to report Thursday for active duty, was killed about 2:30 am. A coroner's jury returned a verdict of death from unknown causes and an investigation was continuing.
According to Perry County Sheriff C. A. Ezell, Webb was returning from a party at Danville and had been brought to the rail road crossing at Casa by a friend. There was a heavy fog at the time, and State Police reported that Webb was struck by Rock Island train while walking west on the tracks.
Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Webb of Casa; a brother, Herman of the home and a sister, Mrs. Jimmy Little of Casa. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 7, 1950)
Clinton Earl Webb was born on December 6, 1980 in Visalia, California. He died on April 26, 2005 and was 24 years old. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a 1999 graduate of Mount Ida High School and was currently attending Rich Mountain Community College. He was survived by his parents, Eddie and Sue Webb; a brother David Webb; a sister, Shelly Scrimshire; and two nephews, Landon Scrimshire, and Jonathan Webb; a girlfriend, Amanda Ottolaine; a grandfather, two aunts, three uncles, and many family and friends and was preceded in death by a brother Eddie Webb Jr. He was a very outgoing person who lived life to its fullest. He was always the life of the party and was always there for his friends and family. He enjoyed spending time with his nephew Landon and loved to go hunting and fishing. Clint will be greatly missed. Pallbearers were James Hall, Jarrod Scrimshire, David Webb, Mark Myers, Josh Jones, and Justin Weston. Honorary pallbearers were Michael Jones, Kenneth Manley, Kenny Hall, and Kenny Lambert.
Service was April 29, 2005, in Faith Tabernacle Church with Brother Danny Tillery and Brother Brian McKenna officiating. Burial was at Reed Cemetery at Story, AR. Military Honors by U.S. Marines and VFW Post 2278. Arrangements were by Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 11, 2005)
Mrs. Delitha Ilene Lambert Webb, age 66 of Farmersville, CA died Monday, April 26, 1993 at Chula, AR. She was a native of Story, AR, the daughter of Noah and Lottie Irons Lambert of Chula. She was a mother and a homemaker. She was the widow of Eddie Webb arid was preceded in death by a sister, Imogene Lambert.
Survivors include one son, Eddie Webb and one daughter, Sharon Aldridge both of California; two brothers, Clint Lambert of Aly, AR and Clyde Lambert of Story, AR; two sisters, Judy Waggner of Chula, AT and Inez Solly of Ft. Smith, AR; seven grandchildren and three step grandchildren.
Local arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Burial will be in Exter, California. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 4/26/1993)
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