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Volley G. Williams, southwest of Havana, died at a Paris hospital, March 4, at the age of 39 years, 5 months, and 7 days. Married to Edna Clack, July 11, 1919, to this union five children were born.
Surviving are: his wife, Edna, four sons, J. C. Hoyt, Wayne and L. G.; a daughter, Imogene, three sisters, Mrs. Pearl Walls, Blue Mtn., Mrs. Amy Harger, Waveland, Mrs. Donnie Davis, Havana, a half brother, Rale Williams, step-mother, Mrs. Esther Williams, Havana, and Albert and Ralph Williams, Wheatley.
Burial was in the Moore's Chapel cemetery, March 5 with services by Rev. A. N. Baum, pastor of the Assembly of God church, Havana. Pall Bearers were Alty Weaver, J. H. Towell, T. J. Hays, M. T. Wiseman, Lonnie Housely and J. J. Robertson. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 1940)
Wade Dillon Williams, age 25, of Danville passed away Thursday, August 15, 2013 at his home. He was born August 6, 1988 in Russellville, Arkansas to Ronnie and Janet Hayden Williams. He was a 2006 Danville High School graduate and attended the University of Arkansas Community College of Morrilton, and attended Arkansas Tech for 1 years. He worked at Wayne Farms Feed Mill for 2 years, overseeing the watching of five computer screens.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rufus and Lavada Walker Hayden; aunts, Erma Lee Hutchison, Lisa Williams; and uncles, RH Williams and Gary Russell.
Survivors include his parents Ronnie and Janet Williams of Danville; sister and brother-in-law Nicole and Paul Young of Conway; niece, Dallas Anne Young of Conway; grandparents, Rube and Reba Sue Williams of Dutch Creek; aunts and uncles: Vada and David Daman, Ada Maine, Helen and Jim Sims, Vickie and Bob Latham, Retha and Mitch Tate, Ellen Hayden, Loretta Williams, January and David Laster, Kathy Russell, Harold Hayden, Ernie and Ellen Hayden, Jimmy and Helen Hayden, Darrell and Cheryl Hayden, Clyde Hayden; numerous great-aunts and uncles and cousins.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Wednesday at the Danville First Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Pat Millard officiating. Burial will be at Egypt Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6-8 at the Danville First Baptist Church. Pallbearers include Josh Culwell, Matt Gorman, Cory Yandell, Brandon Murphy, Josh Pitts, D.A. Laster, Jose Iracheta, and Scooter Hayden. In lieu of flowers the family request donations to Arkansas Children's Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 2222, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202-3591 Arrangements are 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 Aug 21, 2013)
Wade Dillon Williams, age 25, of Danville passed away Thursday, August 15, 2013 at his home. He was born August 6, 1988 in Russellville, Arkansas to Ronnie and Janet Hayden Williams. He was a 2006 Danville High School graduate and attended the University of Arkansas Community College of Morrilton, and attended Arkansas Tech for 1 years. He worked at Wayne Farms Feed Mill for 2 years, overseeing the watching of five computer screens.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rufus and Lavada Walker Hayden; aunts, Erma Lee Hutchison, Lisa Williams; and uncles, RH Williams and Gary Russell.
Survivors include his parents Ronnie and Janet Williams of Danville; sister and brother-in-law Nicole and Paul Young of Conway; niece, Dallas Anne Young of Conway; grandparents, Rube and Reba Sue Williams of Dutch Creek; aunts and uncles: Vada and David Daman, Ada Maine, Helen and Jim Sims, Vickie and Bob Latham, Retha and Mitch Tate, Ellen Hayden, Loretta Williams, January and David Laster, Kathy Russell, Harold Hayden, Ernie and Ellen Hayden, Jimmy and Helen Hayden, Darrell and Cheryl Hayden, Clyde Hayden; numerous great-aunts and uncles and cousins.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Wednesday at the Danville First Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Pat Millard officiating. Burial will be at Egypt Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6-8 at the Danville First Baptist Church. Pallbearers include Josh Culwell, Matt Gorman, Cory Yandell, Brandon Murphy, Josh Pitts, D.A. Laster, Jose Iracheta, and Scooter Hayden. In lieu of flowers the family request donations to Arkansas Children's Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 2222, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202-3591 Arrangements are 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 Aug 21, 2013)
DANVILLE - Wylie Warren Williams, age 69, of Casa died Tuesday, August 13, 1985, at Yell County Hospital. He was a retired pipefitter and construction worker, and a member of Casa Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nellie Mada Smith Williams; three daughters, Mrs. Phyllis Jane Hill of Sallisaw, Okla. Mrs. Betty Jane Temple of Muldrow, Okla. and Mrs. Ava Dean Peters of Dayton, Texas; his mother, Mrs. Emma Williams of Casa; two brothers, Don Williams of Pine Bluff and Delbert Williams of Perryville; a sister, Mrs. Hazel Atkinson of England, and seven grandchildren.
Funeral was today at Casa Church of Christ by the Rev. Bob Fallon. Burial was in Casa Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. Active pallbearers were Marvin Rainey, Odell Rainey, Harlon Porter, Luther Hance, Ron Surge and Joel Tippitt (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1985)
Former County Resident Killed At Ft. Smith - Mrs. Zedna Faye Williams, age 39, a native of Briggsville and resident of Ft. Smith, was found dead on a highway near Fort Smith early Sunday morning. Sheriff Prentice R. Maddux said Mrs. Williams body was discovered on Highway 96 south of Ft. Smith by Tony Mayfield of Lavaca about 1 a. m. He said another motorist reported that he ran over the body after Mayfield left to notify police. Mrs. Williams husband, Justin Williams, a carpenter and painter, said he and his wife had dinner at a Ft. Smith restaurant and returned home together, according to Deputy Sheriff Loudermilk. The officer said Williams told him that he retired shortly after reaching home and he was notified by police about 5 a. m. that her body had been found. Deputy Sheriff Brown of Ft. Smith said Wednesday that no charges have been filed and that Williams is not being held. He said that the sheriff's office is still investigating the case.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Williams is survived by a daughter, Mary Ellen Taylor of Novato, Calif; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Humphries of Rover; four sisters, Mrs. Carl Click of El Dorado, Mrs. Pete Scott and Mrs. Thed Pickens of Carlsbad, New Mexico and Mrs. Beecher Castleberry of Danville and one brother, Joe Humphries of El Dorado. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, October 18, 1956)
ROCKWALL - Funeral services for Earl Williamson of Rockwall are scheduled for 2 p.m., Friday at the Lyons Funeral chapel here. Gene Lofton will officiate. Burial will be in the Rockwall Cemetery. He died Wednesday afternoon in Garland hospital. The son of George and Theodicia Beattie Williamson, he was born on Feb. 15, 1903 in Rockwall.
Survivors are three brothers, Hugh and Joe Williamson of Dallas and Mims Williamson of Rockwall; and four sisters, Iris Birdwell of Greenville, Edith Abbott of Amarillo, Georgie Fulton of Craig, Colo, and Evelyn Bitheimer of Little Rock, Ark. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by Mary Fowler Leek, Newspaper: Greenville (Texas) Herald Banner, 3-27-1980)
Funeral for the Rev. James E. Williamson, age 83, of Russellville, who died Sunday, September 21, 1986 was at 3:30 p. m. today at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Franklin Chesnut and the Rev. Johnnie Watson. Burial was in Shiloh-Williamson Cemetery by Humphrey Funeral Service. Pallbearers Active: Glen Powell, Audi Oldham, Charles Cousar, T. A. Cousar, Bill Trusty, Bob Trusty and Lewis Billings. Honorary: Wilbur Woods, Herman Howton, Otis Howton, Wilburn Howton, Aubrey Jones, Donald Burns and ministers of the Arkansas Cumberland Presbyterian Synod. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Rev. James E. Williamson, age 83, of Russellville died Sunday, September 21, 1986 at Stella Manor Nursing Home. He was the son of the late John T. and Sophia Bales Williamson, and was a retired Cumberland Presbyterian minister. He served as pastor of churches throughout Arkansas including Long Pine, Palmetto, Mars Hill, Rose City, Rock Springs, Hector, Dover, Rev. J. E. North New Hope, Williamson Pineville, Harrison and Palestine.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ethel Russell Williamson; a son, Thomas L. Williamson of Russellville; two sisters, Mrs. Stella Cousar of Russellville and Mrs. Effie Isaac of Wichita, Kan.; two grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 3:30 p. m. Tuesday at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Franklin Chesnut and the Rev. Johnnie Watson. Burial will be in Shiloh-Williamson Cemetery by Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to Shiloh-Williamson Cemetery Fund or First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 tonight at Humphrey Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Randy Jill Knight Williamson, 36, of Dardanelle died Friday, December 16, 2005 at UAMS at Little Rock. She was born November 30, 1969, in Russellville. She was a 1988 graduate of Danville High School and member of the Danville First Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Delena Robinson Knight an infant sister, Shanatha Knight; grandparents, Dewey and Vossie Robinson, Fred and Lavada Knight.
Survivors include her father, Sam Knight of Dardanelle uncles and aunts, Sandra Knight of Dardanelle, Dale and Mary Knight of Belleville, Tela and Waymon Sherrill of Belleville, Hellen Maughn of Danville, Harold and Patsy Robinson; many friends and cousins.
Funeral service was held on Monday, December 19, 2005 at the Danville First Baptist Church with Rev. Jamie Staley officiating. Internment was at Earl Ladd Cemetery by Cornwell Home, Danville. Pallbearers were Tommy Papasan, Scott Robinson, Fred Knight, Eddie Knight, Brett Papasan, Matt Papasan, Joe Knight and Buddy Maughn. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 21, 2005)
Ruth Williamson, 88, of Hot Springs died Thursday, April 4, 1996, at a local hospital. She was a seamstress and member of Second Baptist Church. She was predeceased by her husband, Mack Williamson, and a daughter, Barbara A. Lewis.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Robert R. and Helen Williamson of Magnolia; a daughter, Luda Leferink of Poplar Bluff, Mo. three brothers and sisters-in-law, Joe and Helen Anderson, Pat and Clara Bee Anderson and R. L. and Imo-gene Anderson, all of Hot Springs; and six grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p. m. Tuesday at Memorial Gardens. Memorials are to Second Baptist Church or the American Heart Association. Arrangements are by Gross Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 4/4/1996)
Last rites for Mrs. Fred Williamson, 1284 - 16th SE, will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Gene Roden & Sons chapel by Charles E. Cox.
Interment will be in Hopewell Cemetery, pallbearers to be Cecil Lancaster, Eugene Lancaster, Kenneth Lancaster, Junior Weathered, Kenneth Hughes and Wayne Landers. Formerly Miss Sarah Maude Marshall, daughter of Charles and Rachel (Bartlett) Marshall. Mrs. Williamson was born Sept. 17, 1884. She died early Friday on the way to a hospital in Fort Worth, having become ill while visiting a daughter, Mrs. Blanche Bowman. Her husband and these children survive: C. Q. Williamson, Grand Prairie; M. J. Williamson, J. L. Williamson and Mrs. Mattie Lynn Johns, all of Dallas, besides Mrs. Bowman; 18 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Flossie Scott, Dallas, and Mrs. Catherine Brown, of Lola, Wheeler County. (The Paris News Newspaper, Paris, Texas, pub. Jan 31, 1954) obituary clipping courtesy of Bettie Willard (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Her obituary was published 31 Jan 1954, Paris, Lamar County, Texas. )
MORTON (Special) March 28, 1973 Services for Tye Kern Williamson, 50, co-founder of the First State Bank in Morton, will be at 3 pm today in the First Baptist Church here. The Rev.
Paul Mcdung, pastor, will officiate, with burial in Morton Memorial Cemetery under direction of Singleton Funeral Home here. Williamson died about 11p.m. Monday in Lubbock's Methodist Hospital after a lenghly illness. Wiliamson had lived in Cochran County since 1941. He was born in Kirkland. He and his father, the late W. W. Williamson, established the Morton bank in 1941.
Survivors include his wife, Odessa; a son, Warren of Morton; his mother, Mrs. Maude Williamson of Childress; and two sisters, Mrs. Billye Winder of Morton and Mrs. Marie Walker of Corpus Christie. Pallbearers will be Neal Hefner, W. L. Foust, Guy Sanders, Button Silvers. Don Smart and Sam Polvado. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,The LUBBOCK AVALANCHE JOURNAL Newspaper, Lubbock, Texas, Obituary was published on Mar 28, 1973)
Andy Dot Willis, age 68, of Tulsa, OK passed away Saturday, August 8, 1992 at a Tulsa hospital. He was the son of the late Andrew W. Willis and Velma Ferguson, natives of Gravelly, AR. They moved to Bixby, OK in about 1920 where they made their home and truck farmed in the Arkansas River bottoms north of Leonard, OK.
He is survived by wife of 49 years, E. Oleta of the home; daughter, Cheryl Lundgren, son and daughter-in-law, Timothy and Susan Willis, grandsons, Terry Lundgren and Matthew and David Willis all of Tulsa. Also surviving are two sisters, Vada McElroy of Bixby and Irene Mabry of Plainview, Chula community, Arkansas, one brother, Hubert Willis of Bixby and several nieces and nephews.
He was a retired Captain of the Tulsa Fire Department after 32 year-Tulsa Fire Department after 32 years of dedicated service. He was a 32nd 71, a member of Tulsa Scottish Rite, Akdar Shrine, and Oddfellow Lodge No. 151. He was also a decorated Veteran of U. S. Army service in WWII. He attended Southern Hills Baptist Church and was an avid sports fan. He was a very loving and giving husband, father and grandfather and he will be missed very much by all who knew him.
Services were Tuesday at Moore's Southlawn Chapel with interment in Memorial Park Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 8/8/1992)
Betty Willis, age 61, of Briggsville, AR died Wednesday, April 14, 1999 at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock, AR. She was born July 14, 1937 at Briggsville, AR to the late Ike and Minnie Keys Spears.
She was preceded in death by her husband, G. A. Willis, Sr. an infant daughter, three brothers and one sister.
Survivors include two sons, G. A. Willis, Jr. of Danville and Larry Willis of Briggsville; four daughters, Sherry Short of Briggsville, Faye Burnett of Plainview; Anita Milligan of Rover and Jennifer Howell of Briggsville; 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was April 16 1999 at the Mt. Zion Cemetery at, Briggsville, AR by Rev. Allan; Newsted. Service by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. 1 Pallbearers were Billy Reed David Mayberry, Michael Fox, John Hoban, Gary Roberson, Andy Vosburg and Kevin Milligan. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 21, 1999)
Carol Sue Willis, age 46 of Rover, died Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at home with her family by her side. She was born January 21, 1962 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Robert Lonnie and Darlas June Wright Andrews.
She was preceded in death by her father Robert Lonnie Andrews, a son Leo Swann and sister Peggy Hoban.
Survivors include daughter and future son-in-law Fonda Willis and Danny Hoyle of Rover; mother Darlas J. Andrews of Plainview; father of her daughter Larry Willis of Briggsville; brothers and sisters-in-law Robert & Millard Andrews of Pottsville, Harry Andrews of Pine Bluff, Carl & Nita Andrews of Rover; sisters and brothers-in-law, Susan M. Dennis of Russellville, Julie Johnson of Waveland, Patricia & Billy Reed of Rover and John Hoban of London; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held February 28, 2008 at Rover Baptist Church with Rev. Keith Shipley officiating. Burial was at Hunts Chapel Cemetery in Rover. Pallbearers were John Hoban, Brian Dorff, Danny Hoyle, Rickey Reed, Jennifer Hoban and John Andrews. Arrangement by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 5, 2008)
Charles "Rodney" Willis, age 30, of Ola, AR died Sunday, September 1, 2002, from injuries from a automobile accident. He was born in Little Rock on February 3, 1972.
He was preceded in death by a half-brother, Robert Lee Willis.
He is survived by his mother, Dora O'Bar Talley of Ola, AR; father and step-mother, Charles and Carol Willis of Pottsville, AR; a sister, Terry Davis of Atkins, AR; three half brothers, Joey Nichols of Ola, Randy Joe Willis of Russellville and Robert Lee Garner of Searcy; two stepsisters, Joyce Ann Garner of Havana, and Marie Garner of West Memphis; a step-brother, Billy Joe Garner of Havana and a nephew and niece, Junior and Crysta Davis both of Atkins.
Memorial services were September 5 at the Mt. George Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 11, 2002)
Charles "Rodney" Willis, age 30, of Ola, AR died Sunday, September 1, 2002, from injuries from a automobile accident. He was born in Little Rock on February 3, 1972.
He was preceded in death by a half-brother, Robert Lee Willis.
He is survived by his mother, Dora O'Bar Talley of Ola, AR; father and step-mother, Charles and Carol Willis of Pottsville, AR; a sister, Terry Davis of Atkins, AR; three half brothers, Joey Nuckles of Ola, Randy Joe Willis of Russellville and Robert Lee Garner of Searcy; two step-sisters, Joyce Ann Garner of Havana, and Marie Garner of West Memphis; a step-brother, Billy Joe Garner of Havana and a nephew and niece, Junior and Crysta Davis both of Atkins.
Memorial service will be Thursday at 2:00 p. m. at the Mt. George Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 4, 2002)
Clifford Eugene Willis, Jr. age 37, of Tulsa, OK formerly of Russellville, AR died Thursday, April 3, 1998 in Tulsa. He was a siding applicator and a member of the Pentecostal Church.
Survivors are his wife, Peggy Hanna Willis; a son, Michael B. Willis of Dardanelle; two stepdaughters, Marcia Brixey of Dardanelle and Misty Lewis of Tulsa, OK; father, Clifford Eugene Willis, Sr. of Dover, AR; mother, Billie D. Coffman Willis of Russellville, AR; three sisters, Sherri Corbin of London, AR, Brenda Bounds and Debra Nutt both of Little Rock, AR; two granddaughters, Hannah Hurst and Haley Brixey both of Dardanelle, AR.
Funeral service was April 6th at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Jerry Rigdon officiating. Interment was in the Brock Cemetery in London, AR by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Jerry Parks, Russell Hanna and Bo Brixey. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 8, 1998)
Glynn Esten Willis, age 69, died Monday morning, March 16, 1998 at his home in Millville, NJ after a brief illness. He was born in Gravelly, AR. He was graduate of the Fourche Valley School, an Army Veteran and had resided in New Jersey for the past 31 years.
He is survived by his mother, Ila Willis of Gravelly; a brother, Twain Willis of Gravelly; one son, David Willis of Coupeville, WA; four daughters, Donna Rowland of Ringgold, GA, Barbara Kennard of Thomson, GA, Linda Rittenhouse and Carol Kolb both of Pennsylvania; and twelve grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Allen Willis and a daughter, Diane Alicia. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Christy Funeral Home, Millville, NJ. Private funeral service was conducted in Oak Harbor, WA with burial following in the Maple Leaf Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 1, 1998)
Goans Anderson Willis, Jr, passed from this life October 31, 2013 in Bluffon, Arkansas. He was born January 5, 1962 in Russellville, Arkansas to Goans Anderson and Betty Rose Spears Willis.
Goans is survived by one son Michael Willis, one brother Larry Willis of Briggsville, Arkansas; three sisters: Sherry Short and husband James of Bluffton, Arkansas, Anita Milligan and husband Kevin of Rover, Arkansas and Jennifer Howell and husband Scott of Briggsville, Arkansas. Goans will be missed by all who knew him and the many whose lives he touched, including a host of nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones.
Goans is preceded in death by his parents, Goans Anderson and Betty Rose Spears Willis of Briggsville, Arkansas; his grandparents, Ira and Anna Rose Kirkland Willis of Loudon, Tennessee and William Ike and Minnie D. Keys Spears of Briggsville, Arkansas; a sister and brother in law, Freda Fay and Carlos Burnett of Briggsville, AR.
A celebration of Life Service was on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the home of Sherry and James Short in Bluffton, Arkansas. Arrangements and cremation are being entrusted to Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas. When Someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.....author unkown. You may leave words of remembrance for Goans family by visiting: www.heritagememonalfh.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 6, 2013)
Ila Bertha Willis, age 98, of Gravelly, AR, died Friday, January 9, 2004 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. She was born September 11, 1905 in Little Texas, AR to the late John and Laura Hunt McCormack. She was a mother, homemaker, a member of the Gravelly Eastern Star and a member of the Gravelly Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Allen Willis and a son, Glynn Willis.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Twain and Johnie Willis of Gravelly; two sisters, Lillie Powell of Waldron, AR and Neva Laster of Danville, AR; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one great great-grandson and numerous nephews and nieces.
Funeral service was January 11, 2004 at the Gravelly Methodist Church with Rev. Royce Savage and Rev. J. A. Hunnicutt officiating. Eulogy was given by Mark Barton followed by Eastern Star rites. Interment was in Parks Cemetery at Gravelly, AR under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Mark and Cole Barton, Vernon and Brandon Garrett, H. N. Roberson and Patrick O'Bryant. Memorials may be made to the Gravelly Methodist Church, PO Box 24, Gravelly, AR 72838. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 14, 2004)
Jonnie Sue Willis, age 74, of Gravelly, AR died Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at Rich Mountain Nursing & Rehab in Mena, AR. She was born March 24, 1933 in Wing, AR, a daughter of the late John and Irene Lazenby Gillum. She graduated from Arkansas State Teachers College now UCA, where she received a Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education and received her Master Degree from University of Arkansas. She taught school for 30 years, teaching in Charleston, Rogers, Fourche Valley, Hampton and Mena Schools. She was a long time Sunday School teachers and a member of the Gravelly First United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, father and mother-in-law, Allen and Ila Willis, brother, Harry Gillum, sister-in-law, Ruth Gillum and brother-in-law Bill Workman.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Twain Willis; daughters and sons-in-law, Pam and Mark Barton of Mena, AR and Paula and Vernon Garrett of Wetumpka, AL, sisters brothers-in-law, Jan Workman of Fort Worth, TX, Barbara and Bill Arrington of Vicksburg, MS; brothers and sisters-in-law, Pat and Barbara Gillum of Arkadelphia and Harold and Louise Gillum of Wing, AR; five grandchildren, Alisha Barton, Cole Barton, Stephanie Garrett and Brandon and Cassie Garrett and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was April 14, 2007 at the Gravelly First United Methodist Church with Rev. Roy Duff officiating. Burial was in the Parks Cemetery. Pallbearers were Brandon Garrett, Cole and Mark Barton, Vernon Garrett, Newt Roberson and Bob Boufler. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Gravelly Methodist Church, 28853 East Hwy 28, Gravelly, AR 72838. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 18, 2007)
Joyce L. Willis, 70, of Conway, formerly of Pottsville, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2013, at the Conway Regional Medical Center. She was born August 1, 1943, in Pope County, Arkansas, daughter of the late Andrew and Stella Curry Vaughn.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Thomas Willis, daughter, Willie Dean Hefner, sisters, Peggy Bruce and Jewell Cloninger, brother, David Vaughn and 2 grdndchildren.
She is survived by 6 daughters, Missie Vaughn of Belleville, Judy Lyons of Pottsville, Teresa Willis of Havana, Bridgett Willis of Conway, Anita Willis and Kathy Willis both of Missouri, 3 sons, Shorty Willis, Thomas Willis and James Willis all of Conway, 28 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, sister, Caroline Vaughn of Oklahoma and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 31, at Bell's Chapel Cemetery with Rev. J.W. Hellin officiating by Lemley Funeral Sen ice of Atkins. Visitation was from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Monday. Online Obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 1, 2014)
Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Willis age 56 of Dardanelle died Sunday, July 4, 2010 at the River Valley Medical Center. She was born December 17, 1953 in Russellville lo the late Charles and Neola Haston Cole. She graduated from Dardanelle High School and Arkansas Tech University and was a medical clerk for the River Valley Medical Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother. Charlie Cole.
Survivors include a son, Ronnie & Shelley Willis of Russellville, grandchildren, Corbin. Carson Kelsey and Callie all of Russellville and a brother. John "Chile" Cole of Dardanelle and a host of family and friends.
Services will be Wednesday. 10 AM at the Freewill Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Tom McElmurry officiating. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Scottie Cole, John Cole, Aaron Haston, Gary Dorrough, Trent Dann and Bobby Crow. Arrangements are by Corn well Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 7, 2010)
Sue Willis, age 77, passed away in Ketchikan, Alaska on July 11, 2013. She was born in Little Texas, Scott County, Arkansas on June 1st, 1936 to the late Virgle Richard Clinton James and Ellen Josephine James. Over her lifetime, Sue lived in Arkansas, Missouri, Oregon, Idaho, Washington and most recently Alaska. She spent her time reading, crocheting, quilting and visiting with her family and friends. Mom never met anyone she couldn't strike up a conversation with. She was a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints of Connell, Washington. When Sue married Daniel S. Willis in 1971, they joined not only themselves but their children into one family.
She was preceded in death by her husband Daniel, daughter Betty Ann Powell, son Mark McMillan, and grandsons Kenneth Kloxin, Sam McMillan, Joshua Speigel and Jonathon Krohn.
Sue is survived by her sister Betty Sutterfield of Russelville AR., brothers Clinton (Sharon) James of Kahlotus, WA, Virgle James of Knob Noster, MO., sons Shannon McMillan of Port Armstrong, AK. and Lee (Debie) Willis of Melrose, OR., daughters Deborah Older of Richland, WA., Rebecca (Dave) Kanzler of Sprague, WA., Cynthia (Kenny) Kloxin of Ketchikan, AK., Tracy (Klyn) Kloxin of Ketchikan, AK., Charlotte Hardin of Roseburg, OR., Sheila (Ron) Rondue of Oakland, OR., and Ruby (Terry) Allen of Roseburg, OR., 28 grandchildren and 37 greatgrandchildren. A service has been planned for July 24th at 11 am at the Church of Latter Day Saints, 350 E. Fulton St. Connell, WA 99326. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on July 17, 2013)
Sue Willis, age 77, passed away in Ketchikan, Alaska on July 11, 2013. She was born in Little Texas, Scott County, Arkansas on June 1st, 1936 to the late Virgle Richard Clinton James and Ellen Josephine James. Over her lifetime, Sue lived in Arkansas, Missouri, Oregon, Idaho, Washington and most recently Alaska. She spent her time reading, crocheting, quilting and visiting with her family and friends. Mom never met anyone she couldn't strike up a conversation with. She was a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints of Connell, Washington. When Sue married Daniel S. Willis in 1971, they joined not only themselves but their children into one family.
She was preceded in death by her husband Daniel, daughter Betty Ann Powell, son Mark McMillan, and grandsons Kenneth Kloxin, Sam McMillan, Joshua Speigel and Jonathon Krohn.
Sue is survived by her sister Betty Sutterfield of Russelville AR, brothers Clinton (Sharon) James of Kahlotus, WA, Virgle James of Knob Noster, MO, sons Shannon McMillan of Port Armstrong, AK and Lee (Debie) Willis of Melrose, OR, daughters Deborah Older of Richland, WA, Rebecca (Dave) Kanzler of Sprague, WA, Cynthia (Kenny) Kloxin of Ketchikan, AK, Tracy (Klyn) Kloxin of Ketchikan, AK, Charlotte Hardin of Roseburg, OR, Sheila (Ron) Rondue of Oakland OR, and Ruby (Terry) Allen of Roseburg, OR, 28 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. A service has been planned for July 24th at 11 am at the Church of Latter Day Saints, 350 E. Fulton St. Connell, WA 99326. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on July 24, 2013)
Sue Willis, age 77, passed away in Ketchikan, Alaska on July 11, 2013. She was born in Little Texas, Scott County, Arkansas on June 1st, 1936 to the late Virgle Richard Clinton James and Ellen Josephine James. Over her lifetime, Sue lived in Arkansas, Missouri, Oregon, Idaho, Washington and most recently Alaska. She spent her time reading, crocheting, quilting and visiting with her family and friends. Mom never met anyone she couldn't strike up a conversation with. She was a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints of Connell, Washington. When Sue married Daniel S. Willis in 1971, they joined not only themselves but their children into one family.
She was preceded in death by her husband Daniel, daughter Betty Ann Powell, son Mark McMillan, and grandsons Kenneth Kloxin, Sam McMillan, Joshua Speigel and Jonathon Krohn.
Sue is survived by her sister Betty Sutterfield of Russelville AR, brothers Clinton (Sharon) James of Kahlotus, WA, Virgle James of Knob Noster, MO, sons Shannon McMillan of Port Armstrong, AK and Lee (Debie) Willis of Melrose, OR, daughters Deborah Older of Richland, WA, Rebecca (Dave) Kanzler of Sprague, WA, Cynthia (Kenny) Kloxin of Ketchikan, AK, Tracy (Klyn) Kloxin of Ketchikan, AK, Charlotte Hardin of Roseburg, OR, Sheila (Ron) Rondue of Oakland OR, and Ruby (Terry) Allen of Roseburg, OR, 28 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. A service has been planned for July 24th at 11 am at the Church of Latter Day Saints, 350 E. Fulton St. Connell, WA 99326. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on July 24, 2013)
Sue Willis, age 77, passed away in Ketchikan, Alaska on July 11, 2013. She was born in Little Texas, Scott County, Arkansas on June 1st, 1936 to the late Virgle Richard Clinton James and Ellen Josephine James. Over her lifetime, Sue lived in Arkansas, Missouri, Oregon, Idaho, Washington and most recently Alaska. She spent her time reading, crocheting, quilting and visiting with her family and friends. Mom never met anyone she couldn't strike up a conversation with. She was a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints of Connell, Washington. When Sue married Daniel S. Willis in 1971, they joined not only themselves but their children into one family.
She was preceded in death by her husband Daniel, daughter Betty Ann Powell, son Mark McMillan, and grandsons Kenneth Kloxin, Sam McMillan, Joshua Speigel and Jonathon Krohn.
Sue is survived by her sister Betty Sutterfield of Russelville AR., brothers Clinton (Sharon) James of Kahlotus, WA, Virgle James of Knob Noster, MO., sons Shannon McMillan of Port Armstrong, AK. and Lee (Debie) Willis of Melrose, OR., daughters Deborah Older of Richland, WA., Rebecca (Dave) Kanzler of Sprague, WA., Cynthia (Kenny) Kloxin of Ketchikan, AK., Tracy (Klyn) Kloxin of Ketchikan, AK., Charlotte Hardin of Roseburg, OR., Sheila (Ron) Rondue of Oakland, OR., and Ruby (Terry) Allen of Roseburg, OR., 28 grandchildren and 37 greatgrandchildren. A service has been planned for July 24th at 11 am at the Church of Latter Day Saints, 350 E. Fulton St. Connell, WA 99326. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on July 17, 2013)
Mrs. Verena M. Willis, age 84, of Dardanelle, AR, widow of Oscar Willis, died Monday, December 8, 1997 at the Saline Nursing Center in Benton. She was born May 5, 1913 in Centerville, AR to the late James Emmitt and Minnie F. Webb Cain. She was a retired floral designer and a Methodist.
Survivors include eight nieces, Marily Pritchard of Benton, Jessica Davis of Pottsville, Bonnie Wimberly of Carrolton, TX, Betty Mashburn of Little Rock, Linda Wood and Judy Jordan both of Russellville, Phyllis West of Ola and Margaret Willis of Flint, MI; six nephews, Jimmy Willis of Lake Charles, LA, Danny Willis and Bobby Willis both of Dardanelle, AR, Dickey Willis of Little Rock, James Willis of Borger, TX and Fred C. Willis of Boulder, CO and a brother-in-law, Walter Willis of Dardanelle.
Service was December 11 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Bennie Harmon officiating. Interment was in the Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Bobby, James and David Willis, Donald Mashburn, Raburn Maynard and David Pritchard. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 17, 1997)
Walter Coy Willis, age 89, of Dardanelle, AR died Saturday, April 11, 1998 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. He was born October 22, 1908 in Soda Valley, north of Greenbrier, AR. He was the last surviving son of George Henry Willis and Nora Dell Craig Willis of that community. He was a barber in Dardanelle from the late 1920's until the early 1970's. He was a member of the Dardanelle First Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Marie Farnam Willis and a grandson, Timothy Lynn Willis.
Survivors include three sons, Bobby Gene Willis of Dardanelle, James Lee Willis of Borger, TX and Fred Alan Willis of Boulder, CO; one daughter, Margaret Ann Willis Barker of Flint, MI; one sister, Vannie Strawn of Lorton, VA; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and the eight children of his brother, Tommy Willis; Bonnie Sue Wimberly of Carrollton, TX, Betty Mashburn of Little Rock, Jimmy Willis of Lake Charles, LA, Dick Willis of Dardanelle, Linda Wood, Judy Jordan and Danny Willis all of Russellville.
Funeral service was April 14, 1998 at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Dardanelle, AR with Kent Tallent officiating. Burial was in the Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were David Glen Willis, Edward Gary Willis, Paul Stanley Willis, Don Murphy, John Rizzardi, Bobby Bata, James William Pfeifer and Bruce McConnell. Honorary Roy Aday, Arthur Lee Banks, Orville Lee Brown, Ed Burkes, Joe Byers, Ted Cantrell, Frank Johnston, Jimmy Martin, James Lee Stubbs, Pete Tilman, Duard Ellis and Dover Caldwell. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, 118 S. 2nd, Dardanelle, AR 72834 or the Gideons International, PO Box 833, Danville, AR 72833. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 15, 1998)
Louise Brown Willmon, age; 86, of Benton passed away Friday, May 16, 2008. She was born May 10, 1922 in Waveland, Arkansas. Mrs. Willmon was a homemaker and a member of New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ollie and Mary Caroline Thomas; two husbands, Lester T. Brown and Cortis Willmon; son, Lester T. Brown, Jr.; two sisters, Dorothy Howard and Mary Alice Wattenbarger and two brothers, James H. (Bud) Thomas and James E. Thomas.
She is survived by her daughter, Janis Rafferty and husband Wendell of Benton; sister, Berniece James of Maumelle; two grandchildren, Alan Rafferty of Benton and Susan Collins and husband Chad of Bartlett, Tennessee; one great granddaughter, Jenna Collins and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held May 19 at Ebenezer Cemetery in Tull. Bro. Randy Ward officiated. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 21, 2008)
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