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DANVILLE - Mrs. Louise Nemnick Thacker Wilson, age 70, of Danville, died Sunday, September 2, 1984 at the Yell County Hospital. Mrs. Wilson was a retired school teacher, a member and former president of the Danville Music Club, and a member of the Danville First Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, Charles Thacker of Bastrop, La.; a stepson, Jack Wilson of Danville; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Lynette Tharp of Washington, D. C.; a grandchild, four step-grandchildren and two step-great grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 10 a. m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church by the Rev. Bobby Walker. Burial will be in Earl Ladd Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1984)
Lucille Agnes Richardson Wilson, age 90, of Ola, AR widow of E. B. Wilson, died Wednesday, August 23, 2001 at Yell County Nursing Center, She was born July 6, 1911 in Ola, AR, daughter of the late Elijah and Agnes Tippin Richardson. She lived all her life in the same house she was born in. She was a 1930 graduate of Ola High School and a graduate of Arkansas State Teachers College (now University of Central Arkansas). She taught the 6th grade at Ola and Plainview from 1933 to 1973. She was a member of the Ola United Methodist Church where she served as treasurer, the Daughters of American Revolution, the Colonial Dames, Yell County Retired Teachers & Delta Kappa Gamma, Ola Eastern Star received 50 year pin in 2000), Ola Pioneer Study Club. She served on the board of Yell County Special Services Center, Haven Home I and II, Yell County Library Board, Yell County Cancer Board, Ola Sandlin Cemetery Committee, Ola Chamber of Commerce and was a trustee of Arkansas Valley Regional Library. She received many honors and awards due to her willingness to serve on boards, help with special drives, ie. St. Jude, Cancer Society and assist people with disabilities. Paul McNeese came to live with Mr. and Mrs. Wilson in 1964. Mrs. Wilson was instrumental in helping to organize the Yell County Special Services Center in Ola in 1972. Paul attended the school at the center and then went to work for Yell County Highway Department as a helper.
She is survived by a son, Paul McNeese of Ola, AR; a niece, Ann Beutelschies, Cordova, TN; two great-nephews; two great-great-nephews; several cousins George, Ritchie, Dr. Phillip and Barry Neal Tippin all of Ola, John Clement of Russellville, AR Mary Blakemore and Sue Jacobson both of Tulsa, Ok and Jim Tippin of Chelsea, OK.
Funeral service was August 25, 2001 at the Ola United Methodist Church with Rev. Donna Alberts officiating. Burial was in the Sandlin Cemetery, Ola, AR by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Memorials may be made to the Yell County Special Service Center, PO Box 177, Ola, AR 72853; United Methodist Church, PO Box 327, Ola, AR 72853 and Yell County Library, PO Box 850, Danville, AR 72833. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 29, 2001)
Marion B. Wilson, age 81, died at the Mitchell Nursing Home in Danville on May 3.
He is survived by his wife, Grace, of the home in Belleville, by three nephews and four nieces.
Funeral services were held in the Methodist Church at Belleville May 6 with Rev. J.T. Holland officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 1964)
Mrs. Martha Ann Wilson, age 87, of Baton Rouge, La, died April 20. She was former resident of Danville and a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors arc three sons, Everett Edward Wilson and Jesse Leonard Wilson of Norman, Okla. Charlie Clifford Wilson of Baton Rouge, La. three daughters, Mrs. Evie Ester Hasten of Delhi, La. Mrs. Zettie Thelma Blevins of Alzheimer and Mrs. Millie Mildred Atkinson of Ft. Smith" one brother, J. E. Ball of Danville; 17 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, April 28, 1960)
Mrs. Lynn Wilson, 65, life-time resident of Danville, died Monday in the Yell County Hospital after a long illness. The former Maude Lewis, Mrs. Wilson will be remembered for a life time devoted to her church and music. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Danville, where she served as organist, choir director and teacher. Charter president of the Danville Music Club, she is widely known for her work in local and state music circles. Mrs. Wilson attended Danville schools and Galloway College in Searcy.
With her husband, survivors include: a son, Jack Lewis Wilson, of Danville; a daughter, Lynnette Thorp (Mrs. Matthew B.) of Washington, D.C.; four grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Maize George of Ola and Mrs. Hazel Cooper of Little Rock.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Danville with burial by Cornwell Funeral Service at the Danville Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 1, 1966)
Nolas Exton Wilson, age 77, of Danville, AR died Saturday, October 8, 1999 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. He was born May 8, 1922 in Scott County, Arkansas to the late Elmer and Nettie Millard Wilson. He was a retired minister and a WWII Navy veteran.
Survivors are two sons, Larry Wilson of Belleville, AR and Rick Wilson of Alma, AR; one daughter, Sue Neeley of Ola; AR; one brother, Charlie Wilson of Sand Springs, OK; one sister, Beatrice Miller of Danville, AR; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was October 11, 1999 at the Earl Ladd Cemetery by Rev. Earl Stapleton. Services by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 13, 1999)
Perion A. Wilson, age 70, died late Friday in his home near Danville. He was born July 22, 1897 at Enders, Arkansas and moved to Yell County38 years ago.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Malinda Anne Wilson; two sons, Theron of Danville and Nolen of Muskogee, Okla.; two daughters, Mrs. Bessie Brannan of Magazine and Mrs. Agnes Avery of Danville; two sisters, Mrs. Marvin Gray of Quitman, Ark., and Mrs. Sudie Woffordof Uilomia, Ark.; two brothers, Ray of Clinton and Fletcher of Quitman; 16 grand children and six great grand children and a host of other relatives and friends. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 25, 1949)
Remmel Charles Wilson Sr., age 89, of Little Rock, died April 17, 2013. Known to colleagues as RC and family as Dad or Granddaddy, Mr. Wilson retired in 1988 from Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology as a Senior Systems Analyst. He was father of three children, grandfather of seven grandchildren, and had five great-grand children. Remmel was born in De Valls Bluff, AR in 1923 to parents Pat and Ethel Wilson. He graduated from Belleville High School in 1941 and studied chemical engineering at Arkansas Tech, lettering twice in boxing, before enlisting in the United States Navy where he was an Aviation Mechanic, Flight Line Mechanical Instructor, and a Golden Glove boxer until his honorable discharge in 1947. He had a lengthy stint in the meat packing industry for John Morel and Swift and Company, and worked for Halliburton as well. He was also active in The Civil Air Patrol. He was beloved by all his co-workers at Arkansas Pollution Control, as well as being extremely instrumental in the technological advancement for the state in this department. He scored several firsts during these years, including winning the first court case against an oil field operator, for which he was commended, and winning land mark cases in air and water pollution. Remmel was a great lover of New Orleans jazz, photography, epic story-telling, genealogies, and computer technology. Mr.
Wilson was preceded in death by his younger brother, Michael, and daughter, Janet Wilson.
Remmel is survived by his wife of 61 years, Clota Watkins Wilson; brother and sister-in-law, Patrick and Carolyn Wilson; son and daughter-in-law, Remmel Jr. and Beverly Wilson; daughter-in-law, Sandra Wilson; daughter and son-in-law, Vicki and John Hunt; nephews, Patrick and Michael Wilson; grandchildren, Berkeley Montes, Monica Montes Luksa, Jonathan Hunt, Robin Wilson, Elizabeth Hunt Spencer, Jason Remmel Wilson, and Benjamin Hunt; great-grandchildren, Hailey, Jocelynn, Jerad, Jessa, and Lerin. Also nieces and nephews, Donna Bartholomew, Patty Wallace, Cheri Johnson, Kay Turner, Rene Davidson, David, Greg, Billy and Richie Johnson.
A memorial service was April 20, 2013 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 24, 2013)
Remmel Charles Wilson Sr., age 89, of Little Rock, died April 17, 2013. Known to colleagues as RC and family as Dad or Granddaddy, Mr. Wilson retired in 1988 from Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology as a Senior Systems Analyst. He was father of three children, grandfather of seven grandchildren, and had five great-grand children. Remmel was born in De Valls Bluff, AR in 1923 to parents Pat and Ethel Wilson. He graduated from Belleville High School in 1941 and studied chemical engineering at Arkansas Tech, lettering twice in boxing, before enlisting in the United States Navy where he was an Aviation Mechanic, Flight Line Mechanical Instructor, and a Golden Glove boxer until his honorable discharge in 1947. He had a lengthy stint in the meat packing industry for John Morel and Swift and Company, and worked for Halliburton as well. He was also active in The Civil Air Patrol. He was beloved by all his co-workers at Arkansas Pollution Control, as well as being extremely instrumental in the technological advancement for the state in this department. He scored several firsts during these years, including winning the first court case against an oil field operator, for which he was commended, and winning land mark cases in air and water pollution. Remmel was a great lover of New Orleans jazz, photography, epic story-telling, genealogies, and computer technology. Mr.
Wilson was preceded in death by his younger brother, Michael, and daughter, Janet Wilson.
Remmel is survived by his wife of 61 years, Clota Watkins Wilson; brother and sister-in-law, Patrick and Carolyn Wilson; son and daughter-in-law, Remmel Jr. and Beverly Wilson; daughter-in-law, Sandra Wilson; daughter and son-in-law, Vicki and John Hunt; nephews, Patrick and Michael Wilson; grandchildren, Berkeley Montes, Monica Montes Luksa, Jonathan Hunt, Robin Wilson, Elizabeth Hunt Spencer, Jason Remmel Wilson, and Benjamin Hunt; great-grandchildren, Hailey, Jocelynn, Jerad, Jessa, and Lerin. Also nieces and nephews, Donna Bartholomew, Patty Wallace, Cheri Johnson, Kay Turner, Rene Davidson, David, Greg, Billy and Richie Johnson.
A memorial service was April 20, 2013 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 24, 2013)
Child Accidentally Killed by Truck - Richard Lee Wilson, 21 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Buster Wilson of Belleville Rt. 2, was killed instantly when a milk truck backed over him Friday morning. The driver of the truck had stopped to pick up milk at the Parker home and was backing out of the driveway when he heard a noise and stopped. The truck had already passed over the child and had mashed his tricycle, which he was evidently pushing. Mrs. Wilson and others, who were standing in the yard, saw the child too late. They thought he was on the back porch, where he had been playing. The driver was absolved of any blame.
Survivors besides his parents include a brother, Eddie; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arch Parker of Belleville, Rt. 2. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 17, 1952)
Robert A. Wilson 29, of Russellville, died Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was born June 19, 1987 in Russellville to Aaron and Robin Wilson.
Robert was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert A. "Bob" Clark, B. R. Ramey, and John R. Middleton.
Survivors include his mother, Robin Wilson of Russellville; his father, Aaron Wilson of Maryland; two brothers, Jeffrey Wilson of Russellville, and Ricky C. Crites of Centerville; one sister, Christy Wilson of Maryland; two grandmothers, Linda Middleton of RusselIville, and Lina Ramey of Danville; and one great-grandmother, Granny Shock. The memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 19, 2016 at the Shinn Chapel, with Bro. Noel C.
Hubler officiating and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. The family will receive friends following the service. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital, 1 Children's Way, Little Rock, AR 72202. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sep 21, 2016)
Robert Lee Wilson, age 91, formerly of Plainview, AR died Wednesday, August 30, 2000 at Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello, AR. He was born in Belleville, AR March 13, 1909 son of the late Joe and Mahalia Rogers Wilson. He was a retired roustabout for Mobil Oil Company and a member of the Plainview Free Will Baptist Church. He enjoyed and attended many Convention Shaped Note Singings.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Green Wilson; one sister, Theresa Wilson; three brothers, James, Arzo and Erie Wilson and one half-brother, Lewis Ritchie.
Survivors include three nieces, Betty Marie Wilson of Sand Springs, OK, Linda Nesbitt and Eva Jane Gibson of Danville, AR; one nephew, Aaron Wilson; and his caregivers, Ab and Joyce Pevey of Monticello, AR.
Funeral service was September 1, 2000 at the Plainview Free Will Baptist Church with Ben Springer and Rev. Gary Harrison officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery at Plainview, AR. Pallbearers were, Hugh and Brian Green, Rocky Bollan, Joe Dishongh, Houston Berryman and Dale Hughes. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Memorials may be made to the Plainview Free Will Baptist Church, Plainview, AR; Mt. Pleasant Campground UMC Keyboard Fund or the Tri-State Singing Convention, Monticello. AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 6, 2000)
Sarah Jane Wilson, infant daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J.B. Wilson, Conway, died October 25, 1942.
Funeral services were held in the McNutt Chapel, with Dr. Blake Smith in charge. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 5, 1942)
Mrs. Vada Brewer Wilson, age 37, died in a hospital at Keene, Calif. July 24, 1951. She was a former resident of Havana and the daughter of the late, Mr. and Mrs. Thad Brewer.
She is survived by her husband, O. E. Wilson, one son, Bobby, both of China Lake, Calif. two sisters, Mrs. Roy Mott and Mrs. Lawrence Robinson of Havana and one brother, Opal Brewer of Porterville, Calif. three nieces and one nephew. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, August 9, 1951)
Wade Wilson was born in Yell County February 25, 1870 and died February 25, 1952. He was united in marriage to Miss Mattie Bail August 1, 1895.
He is survived by his wife, three sons, Everett and Leonard of Norman Oklahoma, Clifford of St Joseph, La; three daughters, Mrs. George Haston, St. Joseph, La, Mrs. J. L. Blevins of Altheimer, and Mrs. Roscoe Adkison of Atkins; 18 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 28, 1952)
William Carrol Wilson, was born October 8, 1872 and departed this life August 26, 1948 at the age of 75.
He is survived by eight children, Lula, of the home, Lester, Oleo, Ark. Fannie and Elmer, Danville; Baxter, Booneville; Madge, Waldron; Woodrow, Blue Ball, Ark. and Bill, Little Rock, one niece, Lillie Woodard; 25 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and a host of friends.
He was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church for several years. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 2, 1948)
Six fliers Killed As B25 Bomber Crashes into Mt. Magazine. .Six army fliers from Barksdale Field, La, were killed when an Army B25 bomber plowed into the East peak of Mt. Magazine, exploded and burned, Monday night. Lee Apple, who lives on Mt. Magazine near where the plane crashed, and a passing motorist were the first to reach the scene and were joined shortly by residents from Havana, nearby farmers who saw the flames on the peak, Sheriff Earl Ladd and State Police. Five of the bodies were discovered soon after the crash, two of them almost completely burned, and the others badly mangled. The sixth body, which had been thrown a good distance from the wreckage, was not discovered until sometime later. Mr. Apple stated that he heard the plane approaching from the north and rushed out of the house in time to see it hit the East end of the peak and burst into flames. The plane struck with such force that it sheared off a large oak tree and up rooted two other, scattering parts of the plane, clothing and bodies over an area of 75 to 100 yards
Watches on the dead men and on the instrument panel were stopped at about 7:15, indicating the time of the crash. Major R. N. Johnson of Barksdale Field, who arrived with other officers about 10:00 a.m. Tuesday to investigate the crash, stated that the bomber was enroute from Chicago to Barksdale Field and was approximately on its course and on time. He expressed belief that they were flying in heavy sleet storm and had no idea they were so close to the towering mountain which rises to an elevation of 2860 feet.
The bodies were removed from the scene Tuesday morning after the military men arrived and were taken to the Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville for removal of personal effects by investigating officers. They were then taken to the Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle and prepared for shipment to the homes of the men. Names of those killed were: Capt. William F. Wilson, 29, Strong City, Kansas, Capt. Albert C. Frese Jr., 27. Brunswick, Ga., Lt. Robert O. Pabst, 24, Milwaukee, Wis., 2nd Lt. Ed D. Ward, 27, Chicago, Pf. James H. Miershma, Grand Rapids, Mich., Pfc. William E. Wesley, Muskegon, Mich. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 20, 1947)
William "Bill" Lewis Wilson, age 81, of Ola died Sunday, January 15, 2012 at Yell County Nursing Home. He was born July 9, 1930 at Birta to the late Mark L. and Martha Ann Robinson Wilson. He was a member of the Ola Church of Christ. He loved coaching Little League Baseball, loved hunting, fishing, and he loved his nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Edna Ruth Wilson, Dorothea Ann Wilson; one brother, Thomas Lee Wilson; mother-in-law, Lucille Payne; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Pitts.
Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Frankie Wilson of Ola; one brother, Jim Wilson and wife Retha of Ola; sister-in-law, Rosie Swaffor and husband Willie of Morrilton; brother-in-law, Lewis Pitts of Ola; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Memorial Services will be held 1:00 P.M., Thursday, January 19, 2012 at the Ola Church of Christ with Bro. Alex Diestelkamp officiating. Honorary Pallbearers will be the members of the Ola Church of Christ, Staff of the Yell County Nursing Home. In Lieu of Flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to the Ola Church of Christ, P.O. Box 97, Ola, Arkansas 72853. Cremation Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations of Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 18, 2012)
Winfred Eugene Wilson, age 46, of Fresno, Calif. died last week in a Fresno hospital. He had taken sick with a severe headache and nausea while working at the Colonial Car Repair Co. and was taken to the hospital, where he died the following day. An autopsy has been ordered in an attempt to determine the cause of his death. He was born at Waveland and had moved to Fresno last fall from Ola. He was a veteran of WWII.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Eugenia Wilson, and a sister, Mrs. Melba Wilkins, both of Fresno. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 4, 1959)
W. A. Wimberly was born in Yell County, March 1, 1868 and died Wednesday, July 12, 1950 at 7 p.m. at the home of his son, W. H. Wimberley, Rt. 1, Kinta, Okla.
He was united in marriage to Sarah Crow in 1887. To this union were born eight children, all of whom survive. They are as follows: W. H. Wimberley, Kinta, Okla.; John Wimberley, Tyler, Texas; George Wimberley, Tyler Texas; Lester Wimberley, Enid, Okla.; Verna Myers, Helena, Okla.; Beulah Riley, Ringwood, Okla. (Only 6 were listed).
He was later married to Dovie Johnson. To this union were born four children, as follows: Anna Lee, Rosie Lou, Otis and Elizabeth. All live in Ottawa, Kansas. There are eighteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 24, 1950)
Body Found Near Dardanelle The body of Rob Wimbush, 72, of Dardanelle was found at about noon Sunday near the top of a river levy about 3 1/2 miles southeast of Dardanelle. He had been missing since September 10th, and officers and the mounted patrol had made an intensive search for him after he disappeared. A coroners jury returned a verdict of his death due to unknown causes. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 1, 1962)
Ruby Nell "Jackson" Wimbush, age 87, of Danville died Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home. She was born January 26, 1927 at Lawton, Oklahoma to the late Robert Henry and Mahali Cain Jackson. She was a member of the Sweet Home Baptist Church. She loved to quilt, dance and can her garden vegetables.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Tommy Lee Wimbush Sr.; three sons, Bobby Lee Wimbush, Carl Eugene Wimbush, infant son; one granddaughter, Linda Renee Watkins; two great grandchildren.
Survivors include her children, Ella Mae Riley, Johnny Barnes both of Danville, Shirley Whitney of Kansas, MO, Robert Edward Wimbush, Ashley Standridge both of Pottsville, Wayne Wimbush and wife Tonya, Eddie Wimbush, Billy York, Tommy Lee Wimbush Jr. and wife Christine all of Dardanelle, Alice Brown and husband Raymond of Paris, Linnie Thomas, Ronald Collier both of Russellville, Louise Wimbush, Earl Brown both of Paris, Carol Brown, Loretta Poole, Francis Wimbush all of Dardanelle, Anthony Wimbush of Subiaco; two grandsons, Alonza Shears, Mario Alvarez both of Kansas City, MO; special sons, Ray Blake of Tulsa, Freddie Hardgrave of Crossett; forty five grandchildren; eighty six great grandchildren; thirty great great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, February 3, 2014 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Kenneth Kellybrew and Bishop Joseph A. White officiating. Burial will be in Nebo Cemetery in Dardanelle. Visitation will be held Monday, 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. in the chapel prior to the service. Pallbearers will be Dennis Brown, David Brown, Ray Watkins, Curtis Watkins, Kyle Thomas, Quintin Thomas, Glacious May, Michael Brown, Foster Riley, Tommy J. Wimbush, Octavious May, Daniel Eddleman, Roderic Chaten. Honorary Pallbearers will be Robert Wimbush, Wayne Wimbush, Tommy Wimbush, Eddie Wimbush, Anthony Wimbush, Ray Blake, Freddie Hardgrave, Dennis Brown. Memorial donations may be made to Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home, 220 John Babish Lane, Russellville, Arkansas 72801. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 5, 2014)
Mr. Tommy Lee Wimbush, Sr. age 74 of Danville, AR died Thursday, November 18, 1999 at the Paris Health and Rehab Center in Paris, AR. He was born August 12, 1925 in Belleville, AR to the late Robert Henry and Linnie Cole Wimbush. He was a farmer and a member of the Sweet Home Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Carl Eugene Wimbush and Bobby Wimbush.
Survivors are, his wife, Ruby Jackson Wimbush; five sons, Robert Wimbush of Russellville, Gary Wayne Wimbush, Eddie Wimbush, Tommy Wimbush, Jr. and Mark Anthony Wimbush all of Dardanelle, AR; eight daughters, Ella Riley of Danville, Shirley Whitney of Kansas City, MO, Alice Brown and Louise Wimbush both of Paris, AR, Linnie Thomas of Russellville, Ida Carol Brown and Mae Francis Wimbush both of Dardanelle, Loretta Jean Cole of Belleville; a step-brother, Sherman Embry of Ft. Smith, AR; a nephew, Ray Blake of Russellville, AR; 42 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services were November 23, 1999 at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle, AR with Rev. Kenneth Thompson and Betty White officiating. Burial was in Nebo Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were grandsons with honorary pallbearers being his sons. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 24, 1999)
Mrs. Emma Winchell, was born January 1, 1866 at Waltreak and departed this life October 21, 1949 at 2:00 a. m. at the Danville clinic hospital.
She is survived by three sons, Willie Horn of Danville Hubbard Winchell of Morrilton and Eloy Winchell of Danville; 21 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. She is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Winchell was laid to rest in the Mt Pleasant Cemetery on October 21. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, October 27, 1949)
H.H. Winchell, aged 62, of Morrilton died Friday. He was a sanitation engineer for the state Health Department and a member of the Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nadine Jackson Winchell; two sons, William C. and David H. Winchell, both of North Little Rock; a brother, Eloy Winchell of Morrilton; a half brother, William Horn of Danville, and four grandchildren.
Funeral was Monday at the Harris Funeral Chapel in Morrilton with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 1967)
Jack Winchell, age 25, of Morrilton was killed in a two-car collision near Sheridan Friday. A native of Shark, in Yell County, he was a member of the Baptist church. He was discharged from the Army Jan. 24.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ada Ruth Winchell; his parents Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Winchell of Morrilton; two brothers, William of Walnut Ridge and David of Morrilton; a sister, Mrs. Hugh Jones of Morrilton; and his maternal grandfather, C. D. Jackson of Hollywood. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record 50 Years Ago, Danville, Arkansas, -/-/?)
James L. Winchell, 80, of Lavaca, Arkansas, died Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at St. Edwards Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas after a brief illness. James was born February 28, 1932 in Danville, Arkansas. He was the beloved son of Macie Bowers Winchell. Sisters and their husbands are Geraldine Funkhouser of Little Rock and the late Howard Funkhouser, Joann and Waymon Sides of Danville, Dorothy and Herbert Horn of Danville, and brother, Doyle Winchell and his wife Elsie of Lincoln, Illinois. He married the former Lou Etta Bolin February 9, 1963 at the Newark Church of Christ in Newark, AR. Graduating in 1954 from Arkansas Tech University with a degree in business, James had a successful career as an adjuster for M. F. A. Insurance for the north central Arkansas territory. In 1968 he moved to Little Rock to accept a supervisory position with Home Insurance Company. Retiring in 1992, James was an independent insurance consultant and a licensed private investigator. He was an avid fisherman, an excellent chef, and a teller of tall tales. When not traveling with his spouse of 49 years and their close friends, he gave his time and resources to numerous charitable organizations but had a special fondness for the at-risk children he tutored every Tuesday afternoon. He was a member of the Westark Church of Christ, hosting a home fellowship group with his wife, Lou, for the past several years. While he was well-known to pontificate about a number of topics, one subject matter he spoke about only rarely. His daily actions demonstrated loyalty, love, and leadership are best communicated by example and in simple acts of kindness and generosity toward those he loved.
Memorial service was held at Westark Church of Christ, Friday, April 13 under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Honorary pallbearers will be his Home Group Bible Study. In lieu of flowers the family requests a memorial contribution to Heart to Heart Pregnancy Center at 417 S. 16th Street in Fort Smith, 72901, the Westark Church of Christ Tutoring Program, or the American Cancer Society. To place an online tribute please visit www.edwardsfuneralhome.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 18, 2012)
Todd Emmanuel Winchell, born March 15, 1963 died in a Springfield, Ill. hospital April 29.
He is survived bv his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Winchell and one sister, Tammy Lynn of Lincoln, Ill. His grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arley Stephans of Havana, Ill. And Mrs. Macie Winchell of Danville.
Funeral services were Wednesday in Lincoln. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 1963)
Todd Emmanuel Winchell, born March 15, 1963 died in a Springfield, Ill. hospital April 29.
He is survived bv his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Winchell and one sister, Tammy Lynn of Lincoln, Ill. His grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arley Stephans of Havana, Ill. And Mrs. Macie Winchell of Danville.
Funeral services were Wednesday in Lincoln. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 1963)
MORTON - Services for Billye Winder, 70, of Morton will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Paul Lively officiating.
Burial will be in Morton Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home of Morton. She died Thursday, January 31, 2002. She was born June 3, 1931, in Quanah and married Jerry Winder on October 17, 1952, in Morton. She moved to Morton in 1952 from Childress and was a 1952 graduate of Texas Tech. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Morton, where she was in the Mary Martha Sunday school class. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Y. M. Study Club in Morton.
Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Sue Clayton and Ann Crockett, both of Lubbock; and four grandchildren. The family suggests memorials to First Baptist Church, 202 S.E. First St., Morton, TX 79346. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Lubbock Avalanche Journal Newspaper, Lubbock, Texas, Obituary was published on February 1, 2002)
William E. Winner, 79 of Delaware, passed away February 5, 2005 at home surrounded by his family. He was born July 22, 1925 at Delaware, the son of William Winner and Dora Farrum Winner. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a retired bus driver for Western Grey Hound Services after 25 years of service and was an Army Veteran of WWII. He was a past master of Western Star Lodge No. 2, Shasta California. A member of the Scotish Rits and Ben All Shrine Temple in Sacramento, CA, Russellville Chapter 505, Council Oaks 589 Order of the Eastern Star and life member of Boyce Wood VFW Post 3141.
He is preceded in death by his parents and three beloved sisters, Dortha Vassaur, Ocie Clark, Ruth Bata, several half brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 60 years, Aminta Wilheim Winner; a son, Stephen and Kathy Winner of Rogers; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cheryl and Bill Altermus of Delaware, Linda and Jon Lewis of Delaware; two brothers, Milburn and Cindy Jay of Redding, CA, Rev. David and Citestine Jay of Dardanelle; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, many nephews, nieces and friends. Special friends Cindy Petz and Theresa Jackson, nurses of Hospice.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at Cornwell Chapel with Rev. David Jay and Rev. Wiley Jones officiating. Interment was at Graves Cemetery in Delaware. Pallbearers were Louren Ross, David Ross, Gary Evans, Ray Evans, Jr., James Bata and Ron Bata. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 9, 2005)
Robert L. "R.L." Winsett age 67 of Belleville, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014 at V.A. Hospital in North Little Rock. He was born September 23, 1946 in Danville, Arkansas to Robert Lee & Reba Mae Yates Winsett. He was an Army Veteran, and a retired carpenter. He loved hunting and watching basketball games.
He was preceded in death by his father; and sister Louise Gates.
Survivors include his mother, Reba Winsett of Belleville; aunt, Stella Terry of Belleville; step-children, Connie York of Belleville; Gary Baskin of Russellville; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Memory service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday July 20, at the Danville Freewill Baptist Church.
Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville and River Valley Crematory. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 16, 2014)
Robert Lee Winsett, age 92 of Belleville, died Monday, January 7, 2008 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born May 1, 1915 in Flintville, TN to the late Walter and Nina King Winsett. He served in the Army then Air force during WWII. He retired after 22 years as the head of maintenance at Yell County Hospital, now Chambers Memorial Hospital.
He is preceded in death by his daughter, Louise Gates.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Reba Yates Winsett; son, R. L. Winsett, Jr. of Belleville; son-in-law, James Gates of Dutch Creek; brothers, his twin Willie B. Winsett of Kremlin, CO, Nolen Winsett of Ft. Collins, CO; three grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; several nephews and nieces.
Funeral service was Thursday, January 10, 2008 at Danville Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Earl Stapleton officiating. Burial was at Shed Cemetery in Onyx. Pallbearers include Albert Moats, Jim Bo Rogers, Clayton Gates, Travis Gates, Luke Gates, and George Gates. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 16, 2008)
Robert Lee Winsett, age 92, of Belleville, AR died Monday, January 7, 2008 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR.
Funeral service will be Thursday, January 10, 2008 at 2 p. m. at the Danville Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Earl Stapleton officiating. Burial will be Shed Cemetery in Onyx. Visitation will be Wednesday 6 to 8 p. m. Pallbearers will be Albert Moats, Jim Bo Rogers, Clayton, Travis, Luke and George Gates. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. See complete obit next week. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 9, 2008)
Walter Winsett was born April 7, 1876 at Fintville, Tenn. and passed away at his home there on July 3, 1955.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nina Winsett seven sons, seven daughters and 67 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and three brothers. He was the father of Robert Winsett of Belleville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 14. 1955)
Marion I. Winter, aged 48, of North Little Rock, co-ordinator for commercial cooking specialist at Arkansas Power and Light Company, died Wednesday at a Little Rock hospital. He began work with AP & L in 1948 as a salesman at Little Rock, and later worked at Danville. In 1954 he joined the commercial sales department at Little Rock and was made southwest divisional sales manager in 1959. He became cooking specialist co-ordinator in 1960. He was a graduate of North Little Rock High School and the National School of Technology at Los Angeles. He was a Mason, a member of the Arkansas Consistory and the Sylvan Hills Methodist Church. He was a member of the Official Board of the Church and the building committee.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Pauline Roe Winter; two sons, Robert Winter with the Air Force in San Antonio and Richard Winter of North Little Rock, a daughter, Miss Kay Winter of North Little Rock. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 10, 1962)
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