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Robert Alexander White, age 77, Sallisaw, Okla. formerly of Belleville, died Sunday in his home in Sallisaw. Mr. White was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth White; one daughter, Mrs. Herbert Jones; two brothers, Lee White, Havana, and Sam White of Belleville; four sisters, Mrs. George Beasley of Little Rock, Mrs. J. T. Moudy of Hollywood, Calif. Mrs. P. A. Askew and Mrs. G. A. Askew both of Belleville and two grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 11, 1958)
Mrs. Undine Caviness White, age 68, of Silver City, New Mex., died July 26, in a Silver City hospital. She was a native of Yell County. Mrs. White was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Caviness of Danville. She was a Methodist, a retired school teacher, attended Galloway College at Searcy, and graduated from Hendrix College in Conway. She also attended college in New Mexico.
Survivors include her husband, Douglas White of Silver City; three sisters, Mrs. Robert Compton of Wing, Mrs. Charles Nixon of Gary, Ind., and Mrs. Blakely Gallagher of Pine Bluff. Mrs. White was the aunt of Mrs. C.R. George and Mrs. Dick Keathley of Danville and Don Caviness of Wing.
Funeral and burial was Monday morning in Silver City. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 31, 1967)
Mrs. Undine Caviness White, age 68, of Silver City, New Mexico, died Saturday July 26, 1967. She was a native of Yell County. Mrs. White was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Caviness of Danville. She was a Methodist and a retired school teacher. Survivors include her husband, Douglas White of Silver City, N. M.; three sisters, Mrs. Robert Compton of Wing, Ark., Mrs. Charles Nixon of Gary, Ind., and Mrs. Blakely Gallagher of Pine Bluff, Ark. Funeral and burial was Monday morning in Silver City, N. M. Mrs. White is the aunt of Mrs. C. R. Goerge and Mrs. Dick Keathley of Danville and Don Caviness of Wing. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Post-Dispatch, Dardanelle, Arkansas: 9-7-1967)
Mr. Volley F. White, 72, born December 20, 1896 near Belleville, departed this life February 10, at Valley View Hospital, Ada, Oklahoma, seven days after an operation for cancer of the stomach, that took three hours and twenty minutes and took 350 stitches but promised to be successful. However, after seven days Mr. White had a coughing spell that tore the stitches loose that caused complications and death.
The funeral was held at the Methodist church at Belleville, of which Mr. White was a member for many years, with services before a large audience of sorrowing friends, by the Rev. E. W. Faulkner, Dardanelle, W. W. Warrington and J. R. Ashmore, Belleville. Many and beautiful were the flowers, solid banks in the front of the alter.
Surviving Mr. White are his widow, Mrs. Lelia White, two daughters, Mrs. J. C. Woodson, Dardanelle, and Mrs. Walter Ashmore, Colgate, Oklahoma, from Mr.
White's marriage to Miss Sallie Redman who preceded him in death several years. Also Mr. White is survived by a sister, Mrs. Mary Bumgarder of St. Lewis. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 12, 1942)
William Clarence White, Jr., age 60 of Bismark, died Thursday, December 17, 2009 at his home. He was born April 12, 1949 at Tyronza to the late William Clarence White, Sr., and Lue Tishia Jones.
He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Butch White, and a sister, Susan Elizabeth White.
Survivors include brothers, Gary White of Dardanelle, Robert White of Bigelow, Larry Eugene White of Dardanelle; sisters, Beulah Catherine Eaton of Malvern, Lue Tishia Eaton of Russellville, Martha Ann Dunn of Dover and many nephews and nieces and other relatives. 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 23, 2009)
Fredola Lawrence Whitecotton, age 79, of Danville died Tuesday afternoon, May 26, 1987 at the Yell County Hospital, Mrs. Whitecotton was a native of Yell County, a housewife, and a member of the Danville First Baptist Church.
Survivors include three brothers, Willard Lawrence of Danville; Robert Lawrence of Ola; and Albert Lawrence of Florida; three sisters, Verna Mosely of Danville; Nora Carter of Danville; and Audie James of Wilson, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at the Danville First Baptist Church, Thursday at 2:00, with Rev. Marion Oswalt and the Rev. Bobby Walker officiating. Interment will be at the Earl Ladd Cemetery. Arrangements and services are in care of the Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 5/26/1987)
Mrs. Virginia Massey Whitecotton, age 66, of Danville, died Wednesday night, November 5, 1980 at a Dardanelle nursing home. She was a native of Yell County. She was born March 13, 1914, the daughter of the late Claude and Carrie Clement Massey. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and a housewife.
Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Carrie Massey of Ola; one daughter, Mrs. Rita Gross of Salinas, Calif.; two brothers, Ople Roy Massey and Boyd Massey, both of St. Louis, Missouri; two sisters, Mrs. Faye Bice of St. Louis, Missouri and Mrs. Doris L. Koury of San Jose, California; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, November 8, in the Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Danville with Rev. Bennie Harmon officiating. Interment was in the Earl Ladd Memorial Cemetery in Danville. Arrangements and services were by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 11/12/1980)
Brenda Gale Whitehead, age 45, of Rochelle, Illinois, formerly of Havana, AR died March 20, 2002 in Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Illinois. She was born August 18, 1959 in Rochelle, Illinois. She was a member of Four Square Church in Rochelle, Illinois, member of The Moose Lodge. She was a wife, mother, grandmother and secretary.
Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Whitehead of her home in Rochelle, Illinois, formerly of Booneville, AR; her parents, M. Harold Dorothy Burtman of Havana, AR; two daughters, Kathy Whitehead of the home, Erica Betz and husband Michael of Rochelle, Illinois; two sisters, Lena and husband Joe Vogel of Ft. Scott, Kansas, Kate and husband Mark Clemons of Havana, AR; one granddaughter, Evie Betz of Rochelle, Illinois; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.
Services were Monday, March 25, 2002 at 10:00 a. m. at Havana Assembly of God Church in Havana, AR. Burial was in Moore's Chapel Cemetery at Waveland, AR. Pallbearers were Mitchell Clemons, Lee Love, Leslie Gorman, Johnny Burtman Lonnie Whitehead, Carman Whitehead, Gary Whitehead, Allen Burtman. Arrangements by Roberts Funeral Home, Booneville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 27, 2002)
Mrs. Audrey Whiteside, age 93, of North Little Rock, formerly of Dardanelle, died Monday, December 1, 1986 at her home. She and her late husband, Fletcher W. Whiteside, operated Whiteside Rexall Drug Store in Dardanelle before retiring and moving to North Little Rock.
Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Audrey Cave, three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 11 a. m. Wednesday at Pine Crest Cemetery in Little Rock by the Rev. Lewis Seay. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to First United Methodist Church in Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
DANVILLE - Frances H. Whiteside, age 92, of Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville, died Friday, August 16, 1985. She was the daughter of the late Esau and Judy Honey Horton.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eli Whiteside; two sons, Charles and Lawrence Whiteside, and a daughter, Letha Mae Whiteside.
Survivors include a son, Earl L. Whiteside of Independence, Kan., four daughters, Opal Haggard of Shawnee, Okla., Mildred Beaghler of Oroville, Calif. Virginia Baker of Danville and Grace Drake of Shawnee, Okla.; 12 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and a great-great grandchild.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Monday at Danville First Baptist Church by the Rev. Bobby Walker. Burial will be at Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville by Dixon Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1985)
John Edward Whiteside, 37, of Crossett died August 11, 1956 while en-route to a Little Rock hospital, following a long period of ill health. He was a graduate of the University of Arkansas School of Law, a past president of the Crossett Rotary Club, chairman of the Crossett Airport commission and a member of the Episcopal Church.
He is survived by his wife, Ann Nelson formerly of Danville, three sons, John Nelson and Joe Garret of Crossett and John Edward of Little Rock, his mother Mrs. Charles Whiteside, Sr. and a brother, Charles Whiteside, Jr. both of Ft. Smith. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 23, 1956)
James Luther Whitfield, age 93 of Casa, AR. died Saturday, January 2, 1999 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. He was born September 2, 1905 at Rosecreek to the late Tom Henry Whitfield and Martha Mitchell Whitfield. He was a veteran of the Navy, he was the Casa postmaster for 38 years, member of the Casa First Baptist Church for 70 years and deacon of the church for 60 of those years. He was also a member of the York Rite and Consistory and the Scimitar Shrine. He was a 70 year member Casa Lodge 537 and a past grandmaster of Masonic Lodge of Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Rosa J. Whitfield.
He is survived by a cousin, Lola Pearson of Rosecreek and a host of friends.
Funeral was Tuesday at the Casa First Baptist Church with the Rev. B. L. Dorman and Rev. Cleo Young officiating. A Masonic funeral followed at the Casa Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 6, 1999)
John L. Whitford, a prominent farmer living 5 miles south of Dardanelle on the Hot Springs road, died at his home, Wednesday afternoon, April 28th, at 4 o'clock. Heart trouble was the cause of death, which followed an illness of but a few moments. Mr. Whitford was working at the barn when taken ill. He managed to walk to the house where he jell in a faint, but soon revived and asked his wife to raise him to a sitting position. This she did, but he at once asked to lie down again and almost instantly expired. John L. Whltford was born near Neelly, Ark., August 23rd, 1868, and died at his home near this city April 28th, 1915, aged 46 years, 8 months and 5 days.
He was the only child of Louis and Eva Whitford, both of whom preceded him in death several years ago. He was reared in Yell County, where, with the exception of one year spent in Texas, he has lived his entire life. On January 8th, 1893, he was united in marriage to Miss Minerva Nolen, near this city. To this union six children were born, all of whom, with the widow, survive to mourn his loss. They are; Reece, Hobart, Eva, Viola, Orene and Syble, and all reside at the family home. Deceased had followed the vocation of farming all his life, and had met with success to a fair degree. He was a member of no church, but affiliated with the Presbyterians.
The funeral was conducted from the family home Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. E. M. Kelsey officiating. Burial was made at New Hope cemetery, where the Modern Woodmen of America, of which order deceased was a member, had charge of the services. The pall was borne by Cecil Park, Monte Green, Riley Spencer, G. C. Crow, Barney McKenzie and Jack Gardner. The P-D. joins the many friends of the family in extending condolence to the sorrowing widow and children. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Post-Dispatch Newspaper, Dardanelle, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 6, 1915)
Lewis Reece Whltford, age 88, of Little Rock died Friday, December 10, at St. Vincent's Infirmary.
Survivors include two sons, Lewis Whitford of Easley, South Carolina and Everett Whitford of Vilonia; one daughter, Thelma Glowers of Little Rock; three sisters, Orene Gillam of Dardanelle, Mrs. Syble Copland of Wichita, KS and Mrs. Eva Clark of Little Rock; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Services were Tuesday, December 14, at the New Hope Baptist Church by the Rev. Reed and Rev. Vire. Interment was in New Hope Cemetery. Services by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on December 22, 1982)
Mrs. Miriam Minerva Whitford, 93, of Dardanelle died Friday in her home. She was a lifelong resident of Dardanelle and Yell County. She was the widow of John L. Whitford and a member of the Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include two sons, Reese Whitford and Hobart Whitford of Little Rock; three daughters, Mrs. Herbert Clark of Little Rock, Mrs. Levy Sonlan of Wichita, Kans., and Mrs. Orene Gillum of Dardanelle; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 24, 1963)
Billy Paul Whitlow, 70, of Conway, formerly of Plainview, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2015. He was born on September 16, 1944, in Plainview, AR, to the late Bill and Pauline (Adair) Whitlow.
He is survived by his daughter, Kelly Turney and husband Billy; grandson, Drew Ellis and wife Ashley; granddaughter, Jordan Hillis; sister, Edith Rush and husband Dan; brother, Tom Whitlow; sister, Melba Whitlow, and numerous other family members and a host of friends. Please join Kelly, Drew and Jordan for a Celebration of His Life at "Eat My Catfish" on Sunday, June 14, 2015, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Arrangements are by Bishop- Crites Funeral Home in Green- brier. (501)679-4400. Online Guestbook:www.bishopcritesfuneralhome.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 17, 2015)
Clarence M. Whitlow, age 70, of Plainview died Tuesday, December 23, at Veterans Hospital at Little Rock. He was a retired farmer, son of the late John Thomas and Leona Fields Whitlow, veteran of World War II, and was a deacon at Plainview Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Terry Lee Whitlow; three sons, John Whitlow of Springdale, and Thomas and James Whitlow of Plainview, and two daughters, Angle Keisling and Clarenda Moats of Austin and 11 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday at Plainview Assembly of God Church. Burial was in Salem Cemetery by Humphrey Funeral Service of Ola. Pallbearers were Trent Keisling, Thale Keisling, Doug Moats Jr. David Moats, John Whitlow II, Matthew Whitlow and Ty Whitlow. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 12/23/1986)
PLAINVIEW - Clarence M. Whitlow, age 70, of Plainview died Tuesday, December 23, 1986 at Veterans Hospital at Little Rock. He was a retired farmer, son of the late John Thomas and Leona Fields Whitlow, veteran of World War II, and was a deacon at Plainview Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Terry Lee Whitlow; three sons, John Whitlow of Springdale, and Thomas and James Whitlow of Plainview, and two daughters, Angie Keisling and Clarenda Moats of Austin, and 11 grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 10 a. m. Friday at Plainview Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery by Humphrey Funeral Service of Ola. Active pallbearers will be Trent Keisling, Thale Keisling, Doug Moats Jr. David Moats, John Whitlow II, Matthew Whitlow and Ty Whitlow. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Donald Ray Whitlow, 72, of Sweet Home, Oregon passed away Tuesday, [November 18]. He was born in Briggsville, Arkansas to James Leon and Bessie Irene (Adamson) Whitlow. Don joined the US Navy and was honorably discharged in 1963. He lived most of his life in Arkansas, in Yell, Pope, Pliskey, and Saline Counties. Don moved to Oregon in October of this year to be near his family. He was a long haul truck driver and affiliated with the VFW. Don enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, woodworking, and spending time with his family.
He is survived by: his daughter, Donna Barbee and her husband Harold of Monmouth; son, Steve Whitlow and his wife Desiree of Sweet Home; daughter-in-law, Heather Lander of Salem; sisters, Lura and her husband Gerald Davis of Ola, Arkansas, Louise and her husband James Rogers of Danville, Arkansas, and Reda and her husband Dwight McConnell of Mt. George, Arkansas; brother, David and his wife Kathy Whitlow of Burta, Arkansas; grandchildren, Justin, Chris, Tracy, Michael, Alex, Jason, Jarrett, Brailey, and Eric; great-grandchildren, Caleb, Alana and Damien; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by: his spouses, Midge Whitlow (2013) and Kathy Whitlow (1997); son, Paul Whitlow (1987); infant brother, Johnny Whitlow; sister, Betty Muck; and parents, Lonnie and Irene Whitlow.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 26, 2014)
Evola Cox Whitlow, age 89, of Plainview, passed away Wednesday, February 06, 2013 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was born in Rover on July 19, 1923 to the late Olgar & Lillie Mae Gallion Cox.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Earl Lamar Whitlow; son, John W. Whitlow; brothers, Hobert Cox and Bob Cox; granddaughter Theresa Whitlow.
Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Dianne Whitlow of Rossville, Georgia; sister, Nina Jean Hessenberger of St. Peters. MO; brother, Billy Cox of Santa Barbara, CA; granddaughter, Sherry Brennen; great-grandchildren, Summer Dion Wycuff, Tyler Patrick and Hunter Brennen; great-great-granddaughter, Lillie Mae Wycuff.
Graveside service was February 8, 2013 at Salem Cemetery in Plainview. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, pub. Feb 13, 2013) (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Her obituary was published 13 Feb 2013 in Danville, Yell County, Arkansas. )
Evola Cox Whitlow, age 89, of Plainview, passed away Wednesday, February 06, 2013 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was born in Rover on July 19, 1923 to the late Olgar & Lillie Mae Gallion Cox.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Earl Lamar Whitlow; son, John W. Whitlow; brothers, Hobert Cox and Bob Cox; granddaughter Theresa Whitlow.
Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Dianne Whitlow of Rossville, Georgia; sister, Nina Jean Hessenberger of St. Peters. MO; brother, Billy Cox of Santa Barbara, CA; granddaughter, Sherry Brennen; great-grandchildren, Summer Dion Wycuff, Tyler Patrick and Hunter Brennen; great-great-granddaughter, Lillie Mae Wycuff.
Graveside service was February 8, 2013 at Salem Cemetery in Plainview. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, pub. Feb 13, 2013) (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Her obituary was published 13 Feb 2013 in Danville, Yell County, Arkansas. )
Fern L. Powers Whitlow (Midge), was born on January 4, 1942 in Moss Creek, AR, and died on January 27, 2013 at her home in Plainview, AR. Midge was the daughter of the late Asberry and Ruby Millsap Powers.
She was preceded in death by her siblings Cloyd Powers (Buck) and James Powers (Curt). Midge was also preceded in death by her late husband Riley Mize. Midge is survived by her husband of 15 years, Don Whitlow of Plainview, AR., son Jerry and wife, Shelly Mize, grandson, Garrett Mize, and granddaughter, Brailey Mize, all of Atkins. Garrett and Brailey were Grandma's pride and joy. Steve and Desiree Whitlow, Donna and Harold Barbee and Heather Whitlow all of Oregon and seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren are also survivors.
Other survivors include brother, Wyatt (Joe) Powers of Danville, sisters, Bernice Wilson of Sand Springs, OK, Arlene Morton of Stanville, KY and Selma Caldwell of Canyon County, CA, and sister-in-law, Louise (Sudie) Powers of Lavaca, AR. Midge retired from a hardware store as a manager and packer. After marrying Don, Midge joined him on his long distance truck. They traveled all over the states until they retired on their two acres in Plainview. There they enjoyed yard work and watching wildlife. Midge loved her flowers. She also liked to decorate for Christmas. She spent a lot of time at the Plainview Dairy Bar, visiting with friends. Midge also enjoyed fishing with her grandchildren and friends and feeding the birds. She loved being around children, always taking care of them and feeding them candy. Midge was truly loved and will be greatly missed.
Funeral service was January 31, 2013 at Mt. George Church of Christ. Burial was at Earl Ladd Cemetery. Pallbearers included C.A. Douglas, Joe Dishongh, Tommy Davis, Marie Anderson, Ty Whitlow and Danny Cosby. Instead of flowers, donations may be sent to Camp Caudle Youth Camp 857 Sr 164 Hector, AR 72843. Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Online guest book and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 6, 2013)
Fern L. Powers Whitlow (Midge), was born on January 4, 1942 in Moss Creek, AR, and died on January 27, 2013 at her home in Plainview, AR. Midge was the daughter of the late Asberry and Ruby Millsap Powers.
She was preceded in death by her siblings Cloyd Powers (Buck) and James Powers (Curt). Midge was also preceded in death by her late husband Riley Mize. Midge is survived by her husband of 15 years, Don Whitlow of Plainview, AR., son Jerry and wife, Shelly Mize, grandson, Garrett Mize, and granddaughter, Brailey Mize, all of Atkins. Garrett and Brailey were Grandma's pride and joy. Steve and Desiree Whitlow, Donna and Harold Barbee and Heather Whitlow all of Oregon and seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren are also survivors.
Other survivors include brother, Wyatt (Joe) Powers of Danville, sisters, Bernice Wilson of Sand Springs, OK, Arlene Morton of Stanville, KY and Selma Caldwell of Canyon County, CA, and sister-in-law, Louise (Sudie) Powers of Lavaca, AR. Midge retired from a hardware store as a manager and packer. After marrying Don, Midge joined him on his long distance truck. They traveled all over the states until they retired on their two acres in Plainview. There they enjoyed yard work and watching wildlife. Midge loved her flowers. She also liked to decorate for Christmas. She spent a lot of time at the Plainview Dairy Bar, visiting with friends. Midge also enjoyed fishing with her grandchildren and friends and feeding the birds. She loved being around children, always taking care of them and feeding them candy. Midge was truly loved and will be greatly missed.
Funeral service was January 31, 2013 at Mt. George Church of Christ. Burial was at Earl Ladd Cemetery. Pallbearers included C.A. Douglas, Joe Dishongh, Tommy Davis, Marie Anderson, Ty Whitlow and Danny Cosby. Instead of flowers, donations may be sent to Camp Caudle Youth Camp 857 Sr 164 Hector, AR 72843. Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Online guest book and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 6, 2013)
Fern Lynette "Midge" Whitlow, age 74, of Plainview passed away Sunday January 27, 2013 at her home.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Mt. George Church of Christ. Burial will be at Earl Ladd Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Full obit in next week's edition. Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Online guest book and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 30, 2013)
Fern L. Powers Whitlow "Midge" was born on January 4, 1942 in Moss Creek, AR, and died on January 27, 2013 at her home in Plainview, AR. Midge was the daughter of the late Asberry and Ruby Millsap Powers.
She was preceded in death by her sibling Cloyd Powers (Buck) and James Powers (Curt). Midge was also preceded in death by her late husband Riley Mize. Midge is survived by her husband of 15 years Don Whitlow of Plainview, AR. Also, son Jerry and wife Shelly Mize, grandson Garrett Mize, granddaughter Brailey Mize all of Atkins. Garrett and Brailey were Grandma's pride and joy. Steve and Desiree Whitlow, Donna and Harold Barbee and Heather Whitlow all of Oregon and seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren are also survivors.
Other survivors include brother, Wyatt(Joe) Powers of Danville, sisters Bernice Wilson of Sand Springs, OK, Arlene Morton of Stanville, KY and Selma Caldwell of Canyon County, CA. sister-in-law, Louise (Sudie) Powers of Lavaca, AR. Midge retired from a hardware store as a manager and packer. After marrying Don, Midge joined him on his long distance truck. They traveled all over the states until he retired on their two acres in Plainview. There they enjoyed yard work and watching wildlife. Midge loved her flowers. She also liked to decorate for Christmas. She spent a lot of time at the Plainview Dairy Bar, visiting with friends. Midge also enjoyed fishing with her grandchildren and friends and feeding the birds. She loved being around children, always taking care of them and feeding them candy. Midge was truly loved and will be greatly missed.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Mt. George Church of Christ. Burial will be at Earl Ladd Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Midge requested casual or western wear. Pallbearers include C.A. Douglas, Joe Dishongh, Tommy Davis, Mark Anderson, Ty Whitlow and Danny Cosby. Instead of flowers, donations may be sent to Camp Caudle Youth Camp 857 Sr 164 Hector, AR 72843. Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Online guest book and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,On-Line at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com, Obituary was published on Jan 29, 2012)
Fern Lynette "Midge" Whitlow, age 74, of Plainview passed away Sunday January 27, 2013 at her home.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Mt. George Church of Christ. Burial will be at Earl Ladd Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Full obit in next week's edition. Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Online guest book and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 30, 2013)
Fern L. Powers Whitlow "Midge" was born on January 4, 1942 in Moss Creek, AR, and died on January 27, 2013 at her home in Plainview, AR. Midge was the daughter of the late Asberry and Ruby Millsap Powers.
She was preceded in death by her sibling Cloyd Powers (Buck) and James Powers (Curt). Midge was also preceded in death by her late husband Riley Mize. Midge is survived by her husband of 15 years Don Whitlow of Plainview, AR. Also, son Jerry and wife Shelly Mize, grandson Garrett Mize, granddaughter Brailey Mize all of Atkins. Garrett and Brailey were Grandma's pride and joy. Steve and Desiree Whitlow, Donna and Harold Barbee and Heather Whitlow all of Oregon and seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren are also survivors.
Other survivors include brother, Wyatt(Joe) Powers of Danville, sisters Bernice Wilson of Sand Springs, OK, Arlene Morton of Stanville, KY and Selma Caldwell of Canyon County, CA. sister-in-law, Louise (Sudie) Powers of Lavaca, AR. Midge retired from a hardware store as a manager and packer. After marrying Don, Midge joined him on his long distance truck. They traveled all over the states until he retired on their two acres in Plainview. There they enjoyed yard work and watching wildlife. Midge loved her flowers. She also liked to decorate for Christmas. She spent a lot of time at the Plainview Dairy Bar, visiting with friends. Midge also enjoyed fishing with her grandchildren and friends and feeding the birds. She loved being around children, always taking care of them and feeding them candy. Midge was truly loved and will be greatly missed.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Mt. George Church of Christ. Burial will be at Earl Ladd Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Midge requested casual or western wear. Pallbearers include C.A. Douglas, Joe Dishongh, Tommy Davis, Mark Anderson, Ty Whitlow and Danny Cosby. Instead of flowers, donations may be sent to Camp Caudle Youth Camp 857 Sr 164 Hector, AR 72843. Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Online guest book and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,On-Line at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com, Obituary was published on Jan 29, 2012)
Irene Adamson Whitlow, age 79, a resident of Plainview, died Friday, June 7, 2002 at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock. She was born on May 4, 1923 in Fannie, Arkansas to Charles and Nellie Wilson Adamson. She was the widow of James Leon "Lonnie Whitlow. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary in Plainview. She considered herself simply a Christian and attended several different churches in her community.
She was preceded in death by an infant son, John Elmer Whitlow and several grandchildren, Michael Muck, Paul Allen Whitlow, Dillon Standridge, Hunter Shane Melton, Riley Taylor Melton, and a sister Velma Finney.
Survivors include 2 sons, Don Whitlow and David Whitlow of Plainview, AR; 4 daughters, Betty Muck of Dallas, TX, Louise Rogers of Mt. George, AR, Lura Davis of Plainview, AR and Reda McConnell of Centerville, AR; 3 brothers, Floyd Adamson of Paris, AR, Clayton Adamson of Minneapolis, MN, and Robert Adamson of Las Vegas, NE; 18 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren and numerous nephews & nieces.
A memorial graveside service will be 10 a. m. Wednesday, June 12, 2002 at Salem Cemetery at Plainview officiated by Rev. W. A. Gorman. The body was cremated. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 12, 2002)
John Wayne Whitlow, age 65, of Rossville, GA passed away Sunday, April 15, 2007. He graduated from Plainview/Rover High School in 1960, served in the U. S. Navy and was of the Baptist Faith.
He was preceded in death by his father, Lamar Whitlow and a daughter, Theresa Whitlow.
Survivors include his loving wife, Dianne Whitlow of Rossville; his mother, Evola Whitlow of Fort Oglethorpe, GA; a daughter, Sherry Brennen of Flintstone; three grandchildren and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Services will be held 2:00 p. m. Thursday, April 19, 2007 in the Chapel of Wilson Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe, GA with Rev. Lonnie Rhodes officiating. Interment will follow in Tennessee Georgia Memorial Park. Arrangements by W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe, GA. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 18, 2007)
Mrs. Leona Fields Whitlow, age 79, died October 31, 1958 at her home near Plainview. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church.
She is survived by two sons, Clarence Whitlow of near Plainview and Leon Whitlow of Briggsville; two stepsons, Dewey Whitlow of DeLano, Calif. and Francis Whitlow of Oklahoma City, stepdaughter, Mrs. Tommy Ladd of near Plainview, a brother, Ed Fields of Maryville, Calif.; 10 grandchildren and 13 step-grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas- Originally published on Thursday, November 6, 1958)
Mary Kathryn Judd Whitlow, age 50, of Plainview, AR died Wednesday at the St. Vincent's Infirmary Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. She was a truck driver for DayMark.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Roy Allen Judd and a stepson, Paul Allen Whitlow.
She is survived by her husband, Don Whitlow; two sons, James Andrew Fountain of Anchorage, AK and Jon Eric Fountain of Stockton, CA; a daughter, Candance Parker of Benton, AR; a step-son, Stephan Ray Whitlow of Sweethome, OR; a step-daughter, Donna Marie Beavers of Newport, OR; her parents, Jim and Leoda Judd of Leslie, AR; two brothers, James Doyle Judd of Linden, CA and Sam Judd of St. Paul, AR; two sisters, Pauline Schorling of Bakersfield, CA and Denise Singleton of Dover, AR and 11 grandchildren.
Funeral service was May 24, 1997 at Archie Valley Community Church Van Buren County) with Bro. Larry Don Smith officiating. Burial was in Archie Valley Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 28, 1997)
November 23, 1923 - May 11, 2012 Ophelia Maxine (Adaire) Whitlow, 88, of Plainview, AR, went to be with the lord Friday, May 11, 2012. The daughter of Isaac and Dottie Irene Harkey Adaire, she was born September 28, 1923 in Harkeys Valley, AR on the Harkey farm. Where her mother and grandmother were both born and raised. She married Troy Elgie Whitlow on January 4, 1941. Ophelia accepted Christ and was baptized in Shoal Creek at New Blaine in August of 1939. She joined the Assembly of God Church in Plainview, AR in March of 1940, and was in the Ladies Missionary Group. Ophelia loved her church, her work and her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Troy E. Whitlow; her parents; three sisters, Juanita Storment, Pauline Whitlow, Mozell Forrest; and a niece Mary Douthit. Left to cherish her memory are her two children Linda Bata & husband James of Plainview and Troy L. Whitlow & wife Sandi of Russellville; four grandchildren Troy Lynn Whitlow, Jr.
& wife Amy of Russellville, Josh Whitlow & wife Beth of Russellville, Katie Whitlow of Russellville and Scott Bata & wife Anita of Plainview; great grandchildren Will & Emma Whitlow and Jasper & Onyx Bell; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends Funeral will be at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at Plainview Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will be at Salem Cemetery in Plainview, AR by Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 26 Broadway, 14th Floor New York, NY 10004. Internet obituary and on-line guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Her obituary was published 17 May 1962, On Line at www.humphreyfuneral.com. )
Ophelia Maxine (Adaire) Whitlow, age 88 of Plainview, died Friday, May 11, 2012 at Ola Nursing Home in Ola.
Funeral was held Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at Plainview Freewill Baptist Church. Burial was in Salem Cemetery by Humphrey Funeral Service. Internet obituary and online guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 16, 2012)
Mrs. Pauline Whitlow was born January 26, 1928, in Belleville, AR to Isaac and Dotte Adaire. She went to be with Jesus on July 13, 2008. On October 26, 1943, she married Billy Joe Whitlow in Dardanelle, AR. They were married for 65 years. Pauline was a homemaker and devoted her life to caring for her family. She enjoyed sewing, which was one of her favorite hobbies, and working in her flower garden. She was a lifelong member of Harvest Life Center.
Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Edith Rush and husband Dan of Hot Springs Village, AR and Melba Mull and husband Fred of Amarillo; two sons, Bill Whitlow and wife Elaine of Conway, AR and William Whitlow of Amarillo; a sister, Ophelia Whitlow of Plainview, AR; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 30, 2008)
Troy Elgie Whitlow, age 83, of Plainview, AR. died March 24, 1999, at Yell County Nursing Home in Ola, AR. He was the son of the late W. T. "Will" Whitlow and Ethel (McFerrin Whitlow. He was a member of Plainview Assembly of God Church, the Plainview VFW, and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a retired area manager of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. He was a World War II veteran, serving from December 1942 until March 1946 with the Machine Gun Squadron of the 124th Calvary Division.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Erbie Lee and Earl Lamar Whitlow and two sisters, Winnie Vaye Whitlow and Faye Whitlow Summitt.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ophelia (Adaire) Whitlow of Plainview, AR; one son and daughter-in-law, Troy and Sandi Whitlow of Russellville, AR; one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and James Bata of Plainview, AR; four grandchildren, Troy Lynn Whitlow, Josh Whitlow, Katie Whitlow and Scott Bata; one brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Pauline Whitlow of Amarillo, TX; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service was March 27, 1999 at the Plainview Assembly of God Church officiated by Bro. Norman Chenowith and assisted by Rev. Wilma Whorton. Burial was at the Salem Cemetery at Plainview, AR. under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to Plainview First Assembly of God Church or Salem Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 31, 1999)
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