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Miss Ada Evalyn Wheeler, age 92 of Wing, AR died Monday, March 27, 1995 at the Yell County Nursing Home in Ola. She was born in Wing, AR, October 5, 1902, daughter of the late William Monroe and Emily Sipes Wheeler. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held March 29 at 2:00 p. m. at the Wing Community Church with Rev. Hulon Wiser officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Briggsville, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 3/27/1995)
Berniece Evelyn Wheeler, age 94, of Ola, AR died Friday, February 4, 2005 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. She was born October 31, 1910 in Norman, AR to the late Luke and Minnie Dew Dalton. She was a mother, homemaker, a member of the Ola First Baptist Church, past member of the Ola Housing Authority Board and worked for the Area Agency on Aging.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Wheeler, a son, Bill Wheeler; three brothers, Gerald, Curtis and Gene Dalton and two sisters, Berdie Mae Standifer and Faye McHugh.
She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Patsy and J.H. Hasty, Jr. of Ola, AR; two sisters and brother-in-law, Lonetta Smith, San Juan, TX and Wanda Bud King of Russellville, AR; seven grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was February 8, 2005 at the Ola First Baptist Church with Rev. Ken Reece and Rev. Rick Balentine officiating. Interment was in the Owley Cemetery between Mt. Ida and Norman: Grandsons and great grandsons were pallbearers. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 9, 2005)
Mrs. Edie May Wheeler, 45, of Whittier, Calif., died January 15 of cerebral hemorrhage. She was born at Rover and attended school at Rover. She was married to Clell M. Wheeler in 1934. They have lived in Yell County except for four years spent in Whittier from 1942-46 and also the past eight months. She was a member of the Belleville Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Clell Wheeler of Whittier; four sons, Norman Wheeler of Pico Rivera, Calif, Jimmie, Duane and Dennis Wheeler of the home; a daughter, Mary Wheeler of the home; her mother Mrs. James L. Whitten of Whittier; and two sisters, Mrs. Arah Burnett and Mrs. Letha Corder, both of Whittier. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, January 21, 1960)
Belleville Man Killed In Gun Accident In Oklahoma - John Henry Wheeler, 35, accidentally shot and killed himself at his home in Pitcher, Okla. Sunday,(1957) according to reports from the family. Wheeler was starting to go rabbit hunting about 10 a.m. when he placed his gun, stock down, on the floor and it discharged, hitting him in the face. He died at a hospital about three hours later.
Wheeler is survived by his wife, Donna, a son, John Richard and daughter, Linda Carol, all of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wheeler of Belleville: two sisters. Mrs. Chloe Rice of Rover and Mrs. Mary Jo Moudy of Belleville and his grandfather, John Riddle of Rover. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record 50 Years Ago, Danville, Arkansas, 2/21/1957)
William H. Wheeler, aged 67, a Belleville farmer, died Saturday in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Yell County and a Baptist.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Weltha Riddles Wheeler; a son, Clell Wheeler of Whittier, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Joe Moudy of Belleville and Mrs. Chloe Rice of Rover; a brother, John Wheeler of Lorenzo, Tex.; seven sisters, Mrs. Minnie Miller and Mrs. Cora Aikman of Bluffton, Mrs. Audrie Smith of Shallow Water, Tex. Mrs. Grace Marberry of Lubbock, Tex., Miss Ada Wheeler, Mrs. Flossie Hull and Mrs. Mary Hull of Wing; 16 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 9, 1959)
Mrs. Martha Frances Whiley, age 88, of Plainview died Tuesday, February 23, 1982 at Yell County Hospital at Danville. She was the widow of Felix Whiley, daughter of the late Jim and Lizzie Sisco Blythe and was a member of Valley Home Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include three sons, Wayne Whiley of Hollis, Roy Whiley of Hot Springs and Albert Whiley of Fort Smith; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Tyler of Orosi, Calif. and Mrs. Bertha Jones of Huntington Park, Calif. a sister, Mrs. Nancy Jones of Danville; 40 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral was today at Valley Home Missionary Baptist Church by the Rev. Jimmy Scott. Burial was in Nooner Cemetery near Hollis by Humphrey Funeral Service. Grandsons served as active pallbearers. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1982)
Luther Whillock, age 66, of Dardanelle died Sunday, February 16, 1958, at the Russellville hospital following a long illness. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Dardanelle and was a state auditor, working with the state comptroller's office for the past 22 years.
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Lawrence Lynch of Dardanelle and Mrs. Louis Berymeyer of Atkins, three sisters and seven grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 20, 1958)
William Elmer Whisenhunt, husband of Emma Priddy Whisenhunt passed away September 7, 1960 at Poteau, Okla.
Funeral services were held on September 10 at Monroe Baptist Church. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, September 15, 1960)
Lloyd Ray Whisonant, age 31 of Dardanelle, died Monday, March 9, 2009 at River Valley Medical Center. He was born July 31, 1977 at Danville to Lloyd Watkins and Joyce Whisonant.
He is preceded in death by two aunts, Josephine Thompson and Ora Lee Kellybrew.
Survivors include his father, Lloyd Watkins of Dardanelle; mother, Joyce Watkins of Dardanelle; brothers, Audrey Whisonant of Conway, Christopher Whisonant of Little Rock, Grant Whisonant of Dardanelle; sisters, Lorette Moore of Morrilton, Carol Beamon of Morrilton, Amanda Thomas of Dardanelle, Shelia Kilpatrick of California; stepbrothers, Ray Watkins of California, Curtis Watkins of Dardanelle; uncles, Nathan Day of Kansas City, MO, Bobby Day of Kansas City, MO, and Elex Day of Phoenix, AZ.
Graveside services Saturday, March 14, 2009, Nebo Cemetery with Rev. Chuck Kellybrew officiating. Pallbearers Grant Whisonant, Curtis Watkins, Wayne Wimbush, Edward Hood, Junior Wimbush, and June Bug. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 18, 2009)
Brenda Sue White, age 60, of Ola passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at Mitchell's Nursing Home. She was born April 20, 1952 in Corsicana, TX to the late William Cecil & Princess Oleta Knifong Nelson. She was a member of the Rover Baptist Church. She loved crocheting, reading, all animals, collecting wind chimes and researching family genealogy.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Cecil Nelson and Princess Oleta Knifong Wilson.
Survivors include her children & spouses, David & Wendy Hill of Danville; Daniel & Debbi Hill of Pottsville; Blenda Hill of Dardanelle; Greg & Michelle Hill of Danville; Brenna Nelson Kemp of Houston, TX; father of her children, Henry Hill of Danville; brother Tony Nelson of Compton, AR; sisters Barbara Gail Sapp of Williston, FL; Sherry Pierce of Conway; grandchildren, Brittney Spears, Kara Hill, Mikki McAnally, D.J. Hill, Lillith Snider, Morrigan Nelson and Rowanna Kemp; great-grandchild Tyler Horn; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
Funeral service was March 2, 2013 at the Danville Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel with Bro Keith Shipley officiating. Burial was at New Hope Cemetery. 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 Mar 6, 2013)
Brenda Sue White, age 60, of Ola passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at Mitchell's Nursing Home. She was born April 20, 1952 in Corsicana, TX to the late William Cecil & Princess Oleta Knifong Nelson. She was a member of the Rover Baptist Church. She loved crocheting, reading, all animals, collecting wind chimes and researching family genealogy.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Cecil Nelson and Princess Oleta Knifong Wilson.
Survivors include her children & spouses, David & Wendy Hill of Danville; Daniel & Debbi Hill of Pottsville; Blenda Hill of Dardanelle; Greg & Michelle Hill of Danville; Brenna Nelson Kemp of Houston, TX; father of her children, Henry Hill of Danville; brother Tony Nelson of Compton, AR; sisters Barbara Gail Sapp of Williston, FL; Sherry Pierce of Conway; grandchildren, Brittney Spears, Kara Hill, Mikki McAnally, D.J. Hill, Lillith Snider, Morrigan Nelson and Rowanna Kemp; great-grandchild Tyler Horn; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
Funeral service was March 2, 2013 at the Danville Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel with Bro Keith Shipley officiating. Burial was at New Hope Cemetery. 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 Mar 6, 2013)
Christine White, age 84, a resident of Ola, AR, died Saturday, October 25, 1997 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. She was born on April 11, 1913 at Tupelo, MS to Russell and Leoda Shumpert Price. She was the widow of the late John L. White. She was a retired Assistant Administrator with Yell County Nursing Home in Ola. She had worked as an elementary school teacher, and as a secretary for the Extension Service. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church at Plainview and a former member of First Baptist Church at Ola.
Survivors include a daughter, Martha Forrest of Plainview; two grandchildren, Randee Kay Forrest and Russell Forrest both of Plainview and one great-grandchild, Kortlin Nicole May of Plainview.
Graveside service was October 27 at Sandlin Cemetery in Ola followed by a memorial service at the First Baptist Church in Plainview officiated by Rev. Darryl Harris and assisted by Joe Dawson and Barry Tippin. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 29, 1997)
Corine Cockburn White, 71, of Tulsa passed away Thursday, May 3, 2007 in a Tulsa, Oklahoma hospital. She was retired after 35 years from C.R. Anthony Department Stores, and 18 years at Wal-Mart.
Graveside funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 7, 2007 at the Cedar Creek Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas.
She is survived by a son, Jeffrey White of Tulsa, OK; a grandson, Michael White of Fort Worth, TX; four brothers, Leonard Cockburn of Springfield, OR, Roy Cockburn of Harvey, AR, Winston Cockburn of Little Rock, AR and C.L. Cockburn of Mena, AR; two nieces, Linda Mills of Dardanelle, AR and Trish Sikes of Danville, AR.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Louise Maxey, three nephews, Bobby Maxey, Glen Ray Cockburn and Richie Cockburn. Pallbearers were Billy Maxey, John Maxey, Martin White, Jeffery White, M.L. Morgan and C.L. Cockburn. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,The Waldron News Newspaper, Waldron, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 9, 2007)
Diana Marea White, age 47 of Ola, died Thursday, December 23, 2002 at St. Edwards Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born in Missouri on July 26, 1955, a mother and homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Jay White, and her nephew, Matthew Henson.
Survivors include, her parents, Harold and Ina Mae Bean White of Rover; her companion, Doug Rose of Ola; a daughter and son-in-law, Christopher and Amanda White of Danville; a daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Thomas English of Dardanelle; two sisters and brother-in-law, Theresa Forrest of Benton, and Norma and Wayne Steele of Casa, AR; a brother, Roger White of Rover; granddaughter, Raegan English of Dardanelle; her sister-in-law, Connie White of Rover; several nieces and nephews.
Her body was cremated and a family memorial service was held. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 8, 2003)
Donald Ray White, 61, of Dardanelle was called home to be with our Lord and Savior, Friday, October 30, 2015, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born June 6, 1954, in Russellville to Bobby Joe White and Faye Elizabeth Hess White. Donny was employed with Crane Nuclear Inc. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, spending time with his family and loved his dogs.
He is preceded in death by his parents; stepson, Timothy Wells; and a sister, Sandy Jones.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Barbara White of Dardanelle; daughter, April White of Belleville; sister, Myra Price of Pottsville; and several other relatives and friends.
The family will honor Donny's wishes with a cremation and by not having a service or visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 4, 2015)
Donald Ray White, 61, of Dardanelle was called home to be with our Lord and Savior, Friday, October 30, 2015, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born June 6, 1954, in Russellville to Bobby Joe White and Faye Elizabeth Hess White. Donny was employed with Crane Nuclear Inc. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, spending time with his family and loved his dogs.
He is preceded in death by his parents; stepson, Timothy Wells; and a sister, Sandy Jones.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Barbara White of Dardanelle; daughter, April White of Belleville; sister, Myra Price of Pottsville; and several other relatives and friends.
The family will honor Donny's wishes with a cremation and by not having a service or visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 4, 2015)
Mrs. Dora Lucy Peeler White, 82, a resident of Plainview died Thursday, June 9 in a hospital in Danville. She was the daughter of the late Lucy Vaughn and Daniel J. Peeler. She was one of the community Editors for the Yell County Record for many years.
She is survived by her husband, John Thomas White; one daughter, Mrs. Wesley Saunders of Dardanelle and one grandson. Rev.
Carl Stone of Russellville conducted the funeral Saturday at the Plainview First Baptist Church and burial was in New Bethel Cemetery by Gardner Funeral Home of Russellville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on June 1966)
Emma White, age 81, of Plainview, AR died Friday, September 10 1993 at her home. She was a beautician. She was the daughter of the late George Edmond and Bessie Dawson Smith.
She was preceded in death by a son, Thomas E. White. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Plainview and the Order of the Eastern Star.
Survivors are daughter-in-law, Vivian W. White of Hot Springs, AR; Aunt, Ola Sloan of Plainview, AR; two grandchildren, Mary Jo Brown of Hope, AR and John F. Myers of Columbia, TN; also several nephews and nieces.
Funeral services were September 13 at the First Baptist Church at Plainview, officiated by Rev. Scott Miller. The body was cremated. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Plainview. Pallbearers were J. D. Pelt, Elmer Partain, Bob Forrest, T. J. Sisk, Alvin Wideman and Cleo Newhart. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 9/10/1993)
Harold O. White, age 81, of Rover, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2012 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. He was born October 21, 1930 in Garland County, Arkansas to the late William & Mattie Jewel Ward White. He was retired from Deltic.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Inamae Bean White; son, Jay White; daughters, Diana White & Norma Jean Steele; grandsons, Matthew Henson and James White, Jr; brothers, Dean, Wayne, William, & Wallace White.
Survivors include son, Rodger White of Rover; daughter, Theresa & Jerry Forrest of Little Rock; daughter-in-law, Connie Short White of Rover; son-in- law, Wayne Steele of Casa; sister, Billie McConnell of Danville; brother, Cecil White of Missouri; nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces & nephews.
Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at Hunts Chapel Cemetery in Rover. Pallbearers include Ronnie White, Christopher White, Phillip Forrest, Kain Short, Randy Bryant, James Bryant. Special thanks to Dr. Sandberg, Mary, Trina and Ashley at Chambers Memorial Hospital for their compassion & care during our stay. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Online guestbook and condolence at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 3, 2012)
Helen L. Foster White passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at Life Touch Hospice in El Dorado, AR following a brief illness. She was born January 21, 1922 in Havana, AR, the daughter of the late Martin B. Foster, Sr. and Reola Q. Foster. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, whose love reflected in her devotion to her family and friends. She was of the Methodist faith.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dr. James Harold White; her sisters, Zelta Sturdy, Faye Tygart, and Ada Turner; her brothers, Hoyt Foster and Oresta Foster; two great-grandchildren, Phillip Andrew Williams and Alisan Marie Williams; and son-in-law, Barry F. Hauser.
Survivors include daughters, Karen R. Williams and her husband, James Bennie Williams of El Dorado, AR, Kaye Davidson and her husband, Charles "Chip" Davidson of Booneville, AR and Kimberlea Hauser Dunkle and her husband, Steve Dunkle of Valrico, FL; brother, Martin B. Foster, Jr. of Havana, AR; four grandchildren, Jim and Phil Williams of El Dorado, AR, and Scott Jordan and Stacy Lovell of Little Rock, AR; six great-grandchildren, Memree Sawyer, and Payne Williams, Kendrick and Caleb Lovell; and great-great-grandson, Cade Hightower.
Graveside services were held Saturday, September 11, 2010 at the Havana Cemetery in Havana, AR under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Memorials may be made to Life Touch Hospice, 2301 Champagnolle Road, El Dorado, AR, 71730, James H. White, Doctoral Fellowship Fund c/o University of Arkansas Development Office, Fayetteville, AR or the American Heart Association. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 15, 2010)
Helen Louise Elmore White, age 92, of Belleville passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2014. She was born on May 10, 1922 in the Sugar Grove Community (Logan County) to the late R.R. and Bea Elmore. She married L.O. White Jr. on January 16, 1943 and they had five children.
She is preceded in death by her husband, five brothers, three sisters, and a daughter-in-law Lois White.
She is survived by her children and their spouses, Paul (Judy) of Sun City Arizona, Larry (Betty) of Danville, Edward (Betty) of Pleasanton, TX, Fred (Linda) of Havana, and Treva (Charles) Combs of Havana; sisters-in-law Kris Elmore and Elizabeth El- more; 9 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. In Lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in her name to a charity of your choice.
Funeral service was 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 22, at WYC Church of Christ with Bro. Gary Colley and Bro. Gene Littleton officiating. Burial was at Havana Cemetery. Visitation was 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 21, at the funeral home. Online guestbook and condolences a www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 26, 2014)
Helen Louise Elmore White age 92 of Belleville passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2014. She was born on May 10, 1922 in the Sugar Grove Community (Logan County) to the late R.R. and Bea Elmore. She married L.O. White Jr. on January 16, 1943 and they had five children.
She is preceded in death by her husband, five brothers, three sisters, and a daughter-in-law Lois White. She was a retired lunchroom cook of the Belleville & WYC School systems. A job she truly loved so she could be close to her children, grandchildren and all of the students she called her own.
She is survived by her children and their spouses, Paul (Judy) of Sun City Arizona, Larry (Betty) of Danville, Edward (Betty) of Pleasanton, TX, Fred (Linda) of Havana, and Treva (Charles) Combs of Havana; sisters-in-law Kris Elmore and Elizabeth Elmore. She was blessed with 9 grandchildren all of whom she was so proud of. She was also blessed and cherished all of the time she got to spend with her 14 great-grandchildren. There are many nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews, other extended family and friends left behind to cherish her memory. Mother, Mammy, Grandmother, or Granny never retired from always taking care of, worrying about, or loving all of her family and friends. In Lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in her name to a charity of your choice.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 22, at WYC Church of Christ with Bro. Gary Colley and Bro. Gene Littleton officiating. Burial will be at Havana Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 21, at the funeral home. Pallbearers include Dean Catlett, Charlie Bennett, J.L. Martin, Matt Gillespie, Zachery White and Austin Zulzer. Honorary pallbearers include Bob Rogers, Buddy Gray, Gene Cox, Goldie Strickland, Myrna Konkel, Teshia Reddin, Dr. William Isley and the staff at Mitchell's Nursing Home Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,pub. Nov 26, 2014 - On-Line at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com)
Homer Jack White, aged 74, of Belleville died Friday. He was a retired banker and stockman. He served as Yell County judge for two terms during World War II. He had been a Master Mason of the Christian Lodge No. 394 and was a member of the Belleville Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Jackie White Smith of Little Rock and Mrs. Norvalle Lewis of Belleville; and two sisters, Mrs. Tom Parker and Mrs. Delmar Payne of Belleville.
Funeral services were held at the Belleville Baptist Church on Sunday by the pastor. Rev. Refus Caldwell, assisted by Rev. Joe Melton, Baptist minister of Hot Springs. Burial was at the Russell Cemetery at Belleville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sep 1966)
Inamae White, age 74 of Rover, died Monday, March 14, 2005 at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. She was born in Montgomery County on April 7, 1930 to James Edward and Nora Lucy Ballard Bean. She was a mother and a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, James Harold "Jay" White, daughters, Diana White and infant daughter, Evelyn Irene White; brothers, Elmer Bean and Rueben Conway and grandson, Matthew Henson.
Survivors include her husband, Harold O. White; son, Rodger White of Rover; daughters and sons-in-laws, Norma Jean and Wayne Steele of Casa; Theresa and Jerry Forrest of Benton; daughter-in-law, Connie Short White of Rover; brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Lois Bean of Havana, ten grandchildren and thirteen grandchildren.
Graveside services were held on Thursday, March 17, 2005 at Hunts Chapel Cemetery in Rover, with Reverend Monroe Hunt officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 23, 2005)
James Harold "Jay" White, age 47 of Rover, AR died Saturday, January 13, 2001 at his home in Rover. He was born March 6, 1953 in Hot Springs, AR. He was a maintenance sanitation manager for Wayne Farms in Danville, AR.
He was preceded in death by an infant sister and his grandparents.
Survivors are his wife, Connie Short White; his parents, Harold and Inamae Bean White of Rover; six children, Rachel White and Greg White both of DeQueen, James White Jr. Matthew Henson, Jeffrey White and Anthony White all of Rover, AR; one brother, Rodger White of Rover, AR; three sisters, Diana White of Ola, AR, Norma Jean Steele of Casa, AR and Theresa Forrest of Little Rock, AR; two grandchildren, Faith White and Edward Woods both of Rover, AR.
Service was January 15, 2001 at First Baptist Church, Rover with Rev. Bill Storts officiating. Interment was in the Hunts Chapel Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Allen Western, Troy Donahue, Anthony Pickens, Weasel Burrows, Robert Walker, Mike Ellis, Randy Bryant and Johnny Davenport. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 17, 2001)
James Hughey White, 59, of Gardena, Calif., died April 24 in a hospital at Danville. He was a native of Plainview and a retired merchant.
Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John White of Plainview; and one sister, Mrs. Wesley Saunders of Dardanelle.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Plainview Baptist Church by the Rev. Carl Stone. Burial was in New Bethel Cemetery. Pallbearers were J.D. Pelt, Charley Forrest, Odell Forrest, Jim Forrest, Ray Lipsey and Fred Lipsey. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 1966)
Johnnie Idus White, aged 55, of Plainview died Tuesday, March 2, at his home. He was retired from the Air Force, a veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Emma White; a son, Tom White of Little Rock; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John White of Plainview; a brother, Hughey White of California; one sister, Mrs. Wesley Saunders of Dardanelle.
Funeral services were held Thursday at the Plainview Baptist Church with Rev. Carl Stone of Russellville and Rev. Dan Dutton officiating. Burial was in New Bethel Cemetery. Pallbearers were; Walter Sloan, J. P. Pelt, Odell Forrest, Odell English, Cleo Neuhart and Jim Prince. Honorary pallbearers were members of the fire department and the American Legion. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 1965)
Joyce White, age 71, of Scottsdale, AZ, died May 2, 2001. She was a travel agent and florist, the wife of Dean White, formerly of the Cedar Creek community near Havana, AR and the daughter-in-law of the late Lee and Verna White. She; was born November 7, 1929 in Green Forest, AR to the late O. E. and Edith Turner. After graduating from college, she moved to Wichita, KS and was a long time resident there with her husband. They ran several businesses in the shopping center "Happiness Plaza, in which they owned. She was an international traveler, lecturer, flower designer, commentator and flower judge. She was a member of the American Society of Travel Agents, American Academy of Florists, Professional Floral Commentators and a founding member of American Institute of Floral Design. She was a pioneer in flower photography, creating the first wedding design book and the original direct mail program for consumer and commercial flower mailing. Mrs. White and her husband moved to Scottsdale in 1986, and she continued to enjoy at busy life working, traveling and spending time with her grandchildren.
Survivors are her husband of 52 years, Dean; sons, Marc and Brad, both of Wichita, daughter, Michelle DeAngelis of Scottsdale; eight grandchildren and one sister, Bonnie Fechner of Wichita.
Funeral service was May 7, in Grace Presbyterian Church in Wichita, KS. Burial was at Mausoleum. A memorial has been established with Hospice of the Valley, Phoenix, AZ. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 6, 2001)
Mrs. Laura Jo Sukraw White, 42, of Delaware died Friday, August 31, 1984 at the University Medical Center, Little Rock.
Survivors include her husband, Ray White Sr.; three sons, Ray White Jr. of Dardanelle, John White with the U. S. Navy at Adak, Alaska, and Timothy White of the home; three brothers, Donald Sukraw of Lowell, Ind. Ralph Sukraw of Lafayette, La. and Howard Crewson of San Diego, Calif.; her stepfather, Earl Sinks of McLeansboro, Ill. and a granddaughter.
Funeral will be at 10 a. m. Tuesday at the Delaware Assembly of God by the Rev. David Jay. Burial will be in Graves Cemetery at Delaware by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1984)
Lee White, aged 79, of Havana, a retired farmer and cattleman, died Friday. He was a Methodist.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Verna Payne White; three sons, James M. White of Fayetteville, Robert D. White of Mississippi and Dean White of Kansas; two daughters, Mrs. Lila Lee Tygart and Mrs. Juanita Spivey, both of Havana; one brother, Sam White of Belleville; four sisters, Mrs. Betty Askew and Mrs. Marie Askew, both of Belleville, Mrs. Wayne Moudy of Mount Ida and Mrs. Edith Neasley of Little Rock; 17 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 4, 1968)
Logan Barton White "Dump or L. B., age 68 of Belleville, died Sunday, March 14, 2010 at Arkansas Heart Hospital. He was born December 2, 1941 in Russellville, AR to Sam & Maye Hasen White. He was a teacher, butcher, state auditor, cattle farmer, and carpenter. He was a member of the John Grace Memorial Baptist Church, Charter Member of the WYC Ruritan, Past Chairman of the Yell County Republican Committee, Yell County Pullers Association, a National Certified Livestock Judge and an Alumni of Arkansas State University.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Maye Hasen; Glenn and Mary White Askew.
Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Sidney Ward, Julie and Jonathan Watson; sister and brother-in-law, Rose and Bob Staton; brother and sister-in-law, Jim Hugh and Judy White; grandchildren, Samantha and Matthew Gillespie and Parker Watson all of Belleville; Uncle Alvin and Aunt Fern Hasen of Booneville and other extended family; special family friends, Rhonda Mitchell, Sarah and P. T. Sanders, Robert and Katie Mitchell; several nephews, nieces and cousins.
Memorial service will be today, Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 2:00 p. m. at the Upper Spring Creek Free Will Baptist Church. Burial will be at Upper Spring Creek Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be WYC Ruritan, Past and Present Faculty and Board members of Belleville and WYC Schools. Memorials can be made to WYC FFA, #1 Wolverine Dr., Havana, AR 72842; Upper Spring Creek Free Will Baptist Church, c/o Harlon Patton, 11975 Old Booneville Rd Belleville, AR 72824. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 17, 2010)
M.L. White, age 87 of Dardanelle, AR died Monday, May 9, 2005 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. He was born February 15, 1918 at Quitman, TX to the late James Madison and Iva Francies Gilbreath White. He was a WWII veteran, 32 degree member of the Russellville Masonic Lodge and he was a deacon at the New Hope Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Irene Ruth Morgan White.
Survivors include, two daughters and one son-in-law, Glinda and Ronnie Carroll and Pasty Summers all of Dardanelle; three sisters, Jewell Nelson of Longview, TX, Francis Parrish and Mary Parrish both of Shreveport, LA and three grandsons.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 11, 2005 at 2:00 pm at New Hope Baptist Church with Brother Joe Yates officiating. Interment will be a Brearley Cemetery. Pallbearers are Scotty Reynolds, Stephen Carroll, Brent Carroll, Tracy Fulton, Charlie Pritchard and Keith Collins. Honorary pallbearers are Lee Collins, Jimmy George and Frank Grace. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 11, 2005)
Mark Evan White, age 35 of Pasadena, TX died Monday, September 19, 2005 at his home. He was born March 27, 1970 at Pasadena, TX to Evan and Margaret Sims White.
Survivors include his parents, Evan and Margaret White a sister and brother-in-law, Candice and Michael Miller nephew, Justin Bass nieces, Courtnie Bass and Mikayla Miller.
Graveside services were held Friday at Minnow Creek Cemetery near Hagarville. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 28, 2005)
Mrs. Maude Reynolds White, 72, wife of H.J. (Jack) White of Belleville, died in the Yell County Hospital May 5. She was a lifelong resident of Yell County.
Other than her husband, Jack, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Norvalle White Lewis of the home and Mrs. Jackie White Smith of Little Rock; one brother, W.H. Reynolds of Belleville; and one sister, Mrs. Annie Campbell of Fillmore, Calif.
Funeral services were Friday at the Grace Memorial Baptist Church at Belleville with Rev. R. Caldwell. Rev. J. Melton and Rev. C.H. Farmer officiating. Burial was in the Russell Cemetery in Belleville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 1965)
Paul White, age 67, of Petal (formerly of Wiggins), died September 6, 2010 at Forrest General Hospital. He was the former owner of Uned A Key Lock Shop in Gulfport, Wiggins Lock Shop and It Takes Time Watch and Clock Repair in Petal. He was a member of Wiggins Church of God Worship Center and served in the U. S. Marine Corps.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Mary White, one sister and two brothers.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn White of Petal; a son, Paul William White of Sunrise; two daughters, Linda Fay Whobrey of Whites Crossing and Brenda Kay Ingram of Hattiesburg; a sister, Mary Catherine Brewer of McCoo, MS.; two brothers, Charles White of Danville, AR and Allen Parker White of Memphis, TN; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was held in Murphy's Cemetery in Walnut, MS. Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 15, 2010)
Pauline White, age 80, of Dardanelle died Tuesday at the Dardanelle Hospital. Born September 3, 1921 in Oklahoma, she was the daughter of the late Bunk and Rose McElrath Pierce. She was a homemaker and a member of Unity Baptist Church of Chickalah.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, 3 granddaughters, and a great granddaughter.
Survivors include her husband of 35 years, J. D. White of Dardanelle; five daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Roy Butler of Russellville, Wanda and Gary Dixon of Dover, Norma and Joe Gass of Dardanelle, Paula and Eddie Willcutt of Witter, and Becky and Denny Hale of Pottsville; 3 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, Willie Roberds of Dover, Tommy and Treva Roberds of Dardanelle, and Terry and Judy Roberds of Pocahontas; a sister, Hazel Renfroe of Oregon; 3 step-sisters; 23 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.
Graveside services were Friday at Bowden Cemetery, Crow Mountain with the Rev. Horace Hollis and the Rev. Wylie Jones officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 31, 2002)
Mrs. Pearl Mildred Gish White, 82, of Ola died in a Memphis hospital Monday. She was a native of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and was a retired manager of Arkansas Power & Light Co. office in Fayetteville. She was a Baptist and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Survivors include two sons, John L. White of Ola and William T. White of Memphis; a daughter, Mrs. Howard Thornton of Memphis; a brother, Lester Cash of Nebraska; a sister, Mrs. George W. Price of Little Rock and three grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 23, 1961)
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