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Stephanie Denise McCoy Woolverton, age 37, of Clinton, passed away Monday, February 13, 2012. She was born on October 13, 1974 in Kileen, Texas, a daughter of James Dyirl McCoy and Rosie Lee Payne Swaffar.
She is survived by her father, James D. McCoy and his wife, Barbara of Morrilton; her mother, Rosie Swaffar and her husband, William of Overcup; husband Ray Woolverton of Woolverton Mountain; two sons, Christopher and Dyirl Woolverton of Woolverton Mountain; grandmother, Lou Lynn McCoy of Sardis; brother, James McCoy of Overcup; four step brothers, Jack, John, Jessie Moll and Jeff Swaffar; two sisters, Misi McCoy of Overcup, Angel Maxwell of Greenbrier; four step sisters, Amelia McMillan, Jo Hanna Hall, Mary and Laura Swaffar.
Funeral service was February 18, 2012 at Nemo Vista Gymnasium with Bro. Russ Rhoden, Bro. Charles King and Scotty Foshee officiating. Interment at Woolverton Cemetery. Service and arrangements by Bob Neal & Sons of Morrilton. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 22, 2012)
Dorothy Coley Wooten, 84, of Russellville, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2016. She was born November 4, 1931, in Atkins, AR to Clay Coley and Zora Cross Coley.
She is preceded in death by her parents; one sister; six brothers.
She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Howard Wooten; five children, Andy Scissell, Karen Scissell, Connie Gurney, Van Wooten, Nathan Gurney; special granddaughter and care-giver, Dondie Allen; fourteen grandchildren; twenty- five great-grandchildren; five great great-grandchildren; one sister, Linda Eoff; two brothers, Don Coley, Tony Coley and numerous other Cross & Coley family members.
Memorial service was held at 3 pm, Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Russellville Family Funeral Chapel, with Chaplain Don Erwin officiating. Obituary and online guestbook are available at www.russellvillefamilyfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 5, 2016)
Connie M. Wootton, age 65, of Dardanelle, AR, died Sunday, January 25, 2004 at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville, AR. She was born February 4, 1938 in Sheridan, AR to the late Bedford and Berta Anderson Owens. She was a homemaker and mother and attended the First Assembly of God Church in Dardanelle, AR.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Wootton; two brothers, Infant Owens and Bobby Lee Owens.
She is survived by a son, Robert D. Wootton of Dardanelle; two daughters, Vickie Vasquez and Donna Wootton both of Dardanelle, AR; three brothers, Donnie, Delman and David Owens all of Sheridan; four sisters, Sadie Lawson of Pine Bluff, Marie Winston and Nelda Owens both of Sheridan and Linda Schales of Donaldson, AR and a grandson, Andrew Greene of Dover.
Service will be Wednesday, January 28 at 2:00 p. m. at the First Assembly of God Church in Dardanelle with Rev. Jay Dockins, Rev. Robert Adams and Rev. James Lowe officiating. Interment will be in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers will be, Richard Wootton, Michael Farnam, Tracy Wootton, Darren Wootton, Nathan King and Don Rector. Honorary will be Robert D. Wootton. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 28, 2004)
Sam Wootton, age 64, of Dardanelle, died Tuesday, December 2, 2003 at St. Mary's Reg. Ctr. in Russellville. He was born December 7, 1938 at Charleston, AR, to the late Tandy and Rebecca Sebourn Wootton. He was a truck driver for Tyson Foods, Inc.
He was preceded in death by 3 brothers; Ernest, Golman, and R. C. Wootton, and 1 sister, Marilyn Horn.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Connie Owens Wootton of Dardanelle; one son, Robert Wootton of Dardanelle; 2 daughters, Donna Wootton of Dardanelle, Vickie Vasquez of Ola; 3 brothers, John Wootton of White Hall, AR, Pat Wootton of Benton, AR and J. B. Wootton of Paris, AR; 1 sister, Ruby Burris of Perryville, AR and 1 grandson, Andrew Greene.
Services were Friday, December 5, 2003 at First Assembly of God in Dardanelle with the Rev. Jay Dockins officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Arrangements under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 10, 2003)
Jim Word, age 69, a native of Dardanelle, died February 3, 1960 in a Russellville hospital. He had been active in civic and church affairs in Dardanelle for many years and served as principal of the Dardanelle High School 22 years before his retirement about five years ago. He was formerly a member of the Yell County Board of Education and the Yell County Library Board. He was a former bridge commissioner and chairman of the board of deacons of the Baptist church. He had taught the Men's Bible class 10 years.
Survivors include his widow; a daughter, Mrs. Eugene Cobb of Ola; a sister, Mrs. Vinva Matthews of Dardanelle and three grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, February 11, 1960)
Thomas Benjamin Worrall of Buena Park, California died December 10, 2002. He was born October 15, 1925 in Brookland, AR to the late Thomas Frederick and Theresa Josephine Klutzke Worrall. Thomas was a World War II Navy veteran having served in the Pacific aboard the USS Bushnell. After he was discharged, he attended Arkansas Technical College in Russellville, AR, where he met and married Dorothy Craig, daughter of the late John and Catherine Brumley Craig in 1947. In 1950, Thomas graduated from Oklahoma A&M with a degree in Agricultural Education. In Sargent, Nebraska he taught modern agriculture methods to returning war veterans via on the job training. In 1955, he moved with his wife and children to Lakewood, CA. They resided there for 25 years before moving to Buena Park, CA in 1979. He was employed by Untied States Gypsum (USG) for 31 years. He was a Quality Supervisor and "chief troubleshooter" for the firm. During his tenure at USG, he traveled extensively throughout the country. After he retired, he enjoyed being always available to his family. He took great pride in his vegetable garden. In his spare time, he worked many crossword puzzles, the harder the better, and he was an avid reader. Tom frequently traveled to Arkansas with his wife, Dorothy, ostensibly to visit family but in reality, to get in as much fishing time at the river as he could manage. He was a wonderful father and grandfather and a good friend. The whole family appreciated his wacky and "off the wall" sense of humor. He will be greatly missed. He died of bacterial pneumonia and heart failure.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dorothy Craig Worrall and three daughters and son-in-laws, Catherine and Gary Peterson of Garden Grove, CA, Connie and Dan Maltby of Placentia, CA and Christine and Mike Wilson of Lake Havasu City, AZ; five grandchildren, David and racy Peterson of Fullerton, CA, Jason Bickal of Anaheim, CA; Erin Peterson of Mountain View, CA and Theresa and Michelle Wilson of Lake Havasu City, AZ; five great grandchildren, Tori Ann, Dale Thomas, and Julie Peterson, Adrianna, Andrew and Faith Bickal. He is also survived by his sister, Barbara Worrall of Texarkana, TX and his brother, Patrick Worrall of Atlanta and a number of nieces and nephews.
He was laid to rest at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Cypress, CA on December 13, 2002. Renaker-Klockgether Mortuary, Buena Park, CA was in charge of arrangements. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 18, 2002)
Jordis Irene Worrell, age 3, of Dover went to be in the arms of Jesus on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at her home. She was born March 8, 2008 at Dover to Simon Edward Worrell, Jr and Melissa Ann Bewley.
She is preceded in death by her grandfathers, Simon Edward "Eddie" Worrell Sr and Boyd Bewley.
Survivors include her father, Simon Worrell, Jr; her mother, Melissa Worrell; brothers and sisters, Dixie, Kathryn, Braxton, Truman, Liberty, Gretchen, Richard and Tiffany Worrell; grandmother and grandfather, Robert and Susana Bewley of Dover; great grand- parents, Kathryn Bewley of Russellville, Stanley and Betty Griffin of Cove.
Graveside service will be 10:00A.M., Wednesday, August 31. 2011 at McFadden Cemetery in Dover with Bro. Don Rose officiating. Visitation will be held 9:00A.M. to 10:00A.M. prior to the service at the cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers: Ben, Josh and Michael Bewley. Arrangements By Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 31, 2011)
Simon Edward "Eddie" Worrell, Sr. age 63, of Belleville, AR died Sunday, October 22, 2006 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born in Waldron, AR on December 14, 1943. He was an Army Veteran, truck driver and worked for L&K Pumping.
He was preceded in death by his father, Simon Eli Worrell.
Survivors include his mother, Jewell Hart of Mt. Ida, AR; a son Simon E. Worrell, Jr. of Dover, AR; a daughter, Leeann Showier of Conway, AR; special friend, Lois Troska of Havana, AR and nine grandchildren.
Burial will be in the Havana Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 1, 2006)
Aubrey Worsham, 39, died at his home at Centerville, April 19.
Survivors are his wife, two sons, Gordon and Lora Gene Worsham, two daughters, Gloria June and Ruth Worsham, all of the home; three brothers, Roy and Elbert of Centerville, and Lester Worsham of Wichita, Kan.; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. A.Worsham.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Centerville Methodist church by the Rev. Mr. Patton of Ola and the Rev. Ethan Dodgen, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 1940)
Floy Elizabeth "Betty" Worsham, 81, of Denton, Texas left this world on May 24, 2005 after losing her battle with leukemia. She was born November 14, 1923 in Ola, AR to Benjamin Franklin and Floy Elizabeth (Dixon) James. She was married to Macklynn Duane Worsham on June 1, 1944 in Tampa, FL. She was a homemaker and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Ola, AR.
She is preceded in death by a brother Frank James, Jr.
Survivors include her husband, Macklynn Duane Worsham of Denton, TX; daughters, Vicky Vawter of Denton, TX, Judy Harshaw of Knoxville, TN; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Interment services were held on Thursday, May 26, 2005 at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gwin Harshaw, Jeff Vawter, Jeff Wilholt, Robert Krause. Memorials may be made to the Make A Wish Foundation of North Texas, Occidental Tower, 5005 LBJ Freeway, STE. 410, Dallas, TX 75244. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 1, 2005)
The funeral of Mr. Herbert Elbert Worsham, aged 60 years, who passed away Monday, October 15th, 1951, at his home in Oxnard, Calf., was held in the First Presbyterian Church in Dardanelle at 2:00 o'clock last Sunday afternoon, the service being conducted by the Pastor, Rev. M. O. Cockerham. Mr. Worsham suffered a heart attack and collapsed on the street in Oxnard. He was taken to St. John's Hospital in that city, but death ensued a few days later. Mr. Worsham was a son of the late Dr. and Mrs. M. A. Worsham, of Centerville, where he was born, and where he spent his life until moving to California about three and a half years ago. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Laura Mae Worsham; one son, Jack Worsham, of Centerville; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Valentine, of Cecil, Ark., and Mrs. Dorothy Bailey, of Lonoke, Ark.; one brother, Lester Worsham, of Centerville; and five grandchildren. Mr. Worsham was respected and admired by a host of friends here who were deeply shocked and grieved to learn of his sudden death. The remains were laid to rest in the Dacus Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Post-Dispatch Newspaper, Dardanelle, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 25, 1951)
Jack E. Worsham, 93, of Ozark, Arkansas died Thursday, September 11, 2014 in Ozark. He was a member of the Baptist faith and retired lineman for AP&L. He was born June 27, 1921 in Centerville, Arkansas to Elbert and Lora Mauldin Worsham.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Suggs Worsham, one daughter Joyce Worsham, and one sister Helen Valentine.
He is survived by his friend Freda Diffee, one son, Mike Worsham and wife Cathy of Belleville, Arkansas, one daughter, Sherry Ann McCulloch and husband Michael of Sacramento, California; one sister Dorothy Bailey of Lone Oak, Arkansas; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at Dacus Cemetery in Magazine, Arkansas with Pastor Bob Caldwell officiating. Cremation arrangements were made under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home of Ozark. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sep 17, 2014)
Macklynn Duane Worsham, 82, of Denton, TX, left this world on August 19, 2005 after losing his battle with cancer. He was born February 28, 1923 in Centerville, AR to Ray and Zona (George) Worsham. He was married to Floy Elizabeth "Betty" James on June 1, 1943 in Tampa, FL (she died May 24, 2005). He served in the United States Army Air Force during WWII where he fought in the Normandy, Northern France and Germany Campaigns. He was awarded three Bronze stars for Normandy, Northern France, and the Purple Heart for being wounded in action in Germany on January 14, 1945. He worked at Stebbins and Roberts Paint Company in Little Rock, AR for over thirty years, after living in Fort Worth he moved to Bryan-College Station and bought Chapman's Paint Company and operated that business until he retired. After retirement he moved to Denton to be closer to his family.
Survivors include his daughters, Vicky Vawter of Denton, TX, Judy Harshaw of Knoxville, TN three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A graveside service was held Monday, August 22, 2005 at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Dr. Jim Porter officiated the service. Arrangements by Mulkey-Mason, Jack Schmitz and Son Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Gwin Harshaw, Jeff Vawter, Jeff Wilholt, Robert Krause. Honorary pallbearer was Dr. Gordon Worsham. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association of Texas, 8150 Brookriver Dr., S-102, LB-151, Dallas, TX 75247. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 24, 2005)
Mrs. Nannie E. Worsham, age 84, a former resident of Russellville, died December 21, 1985 at her home in Conway She was the widow of Aubrey Worsham, who died in 1940. She was a retired nurse for Hendrix College, where she was employed from 1952 to 1967. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church at Conway.
Survivors include two sons, Dr. A. G. Worsham of Dallas, Texas, and Gene Worsham of Little Rock; two daughters, Mrs. June Standley of Conway and Mrs. Ruth Emmert of Atlanta, Ga.; two sisters, Lorene Chitwood of Conway and Gustava Aulgur of Lebanon, Term.; 12 grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends this afternoon at McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Funeral will be at 10:30 a. m. Tuesday, December 24, at McNutt Chapel by the Rev. Douglas Edwards and the Rev. Danny Worsham. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery near Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1985)
Thelma Worsham, age 82, of Belleville, AR died Friday, September 27, 2002 at the Arkansas Heart Hospital. She was born October 5, 1919 at Harkeys Valley, the daughter of the late Madison and Mary Ellen Dacus Suggs. She was a Free Will Baptist.
She is survived by her husband, Jack Worsham; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael Kathy Worsham of Belleville; a daughter and son in-law, Sherry & Michael McCullough of Auburn, CA; three grandchildren, Michelle Gates, Byron Brennan and Emily Eckert and two great grandchildren.
Graveside service was Sun day at the Dacus Cemetery at Omega by Dardanelle Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 2, 2002)
Mrs. Zona Worsham, age 82, of Bryan, Texas, formerly from Centerville, Arkansas, died November 28, 1980 in the Leisure Lodge Nursing Home in Bryan, Texas. Mrs. Worsham was born April 25, 1898 at Mt. George in Yell County, Arkansas. She was the daughter of the late Horace and Daisy Yarbrough George. She was a housewife, a retired merchant, a member of the First Methodist Church in Danville, and lifetime member of the Ola Eastern Star.
Survivors include one son, M. D. "Red" Worsham of Bryan, Texas; two granddaughters, Mrs. Gwin Harshaw of Jackson, Mississippi and Mrs. Jack Vawter of Denton, Texas, also a number of nephews and nieces and three great grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2:00 p. m. Monday, December 1, in the First United Methodist Church in Danville with Rev. Bennie Harmon officiating. Interment was in Mt. George Cemetery. Local arrangements and services by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. Casket Bearers: Bood Keath Iey, Charlie Richison, Don Dickson, Hartsel Lewis, L. L. Scott and Alsene George (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 12/3/1980)
Tommye J. Wright, Sr. 81, of Little Rock, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2007. He was retired from Railway Express after 30 years, coached the Rosedale Optimist Little League team, and was the leader of Boy Scout Pack 55. Tommye was a member of Masonic Lodge 641 in Plainview, AR, for over 50 years, belonged to the Leola Hunting Club, and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. He was an avid hunter and sportsman.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Bobbie Jo Rowland Wright; his son, Tommye, Jr.; daughter, Lou Ann; and granddaughter, Ashley Stokes and husband, Patrick, all of Little Rock. Preceding him in death were his parents, John C. and Laura Ryan Wright, and brother, Bobby John Wright.
Graveside service was Saturday, March 3 at Roselawn Memorial Park, officiated by Rev. Lynn Lindsey. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 7, 2007)
Funeral for Mrs. Bernice "Bee" Wright, 60, of Paris, who died Thursday, was Monday in the First Baptist Church at Paris by Rev. Harold White. She was a native of Mena. She and her husband, Paul Wright, had operated the Mt. Magazine Lodge for 14 summers. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Business Women's Circle, Church Scholarship Committee, Town and Country Garden Club and the B&PW Club. She organized the first Girl Scout troop in Paris in 1947 and was still active in Girl Scout leadership.
Survivors include her husband, two brothers, Wyley Elliott of Paris and Jack Elliott of Idaho.
Graveside services were at the Greenwood Cemetery by Rev. White and Dr. Maddox. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 13, 1967)
Bradley Kent Wright, age 22, died Saturday, June 12, 1999 in Rogers, AR. He was born May 22, 1977 in Stuttgart, AR to Chester Wright and Janet Burt. He moved to Bentonville from Atkins, AR in 1985 and graduated from Bentonville High School in 1995. In his senior year he wrote the following essay "If my goals are achieved, I will have lived a full life. I do not want to have any regrets. I believe you only live once, so go for it" He was an employee of whiter moving and storage in Bentonville.
He is survived by his father, Chet Wright of Conway, AR; his mother, Janet Beamen of Lorton, VA; his step-father, Dale Beamen of Tonitown, AR; two brothers, Dale Beamen, Jr of Italy and David Beamen of Fayetteville, AR; two sister, Donna Beamen McBride and Diana Jones both of Bentonville, AR; his grandmothers, Dortha Burt of Plainview, AR and Frances Grims of Conway, AR.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday (today), June 16 at Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home, Bentonville, AR with Rev. George McBryde officiating. Burial will follow at 3:00 p. m. in Salem Cemetery, Plainview, AR with Rev. Monroe Hunt officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 16, 1999)
DANVILLE - Cleo Melton Wright, 92, of Danville died Thursday, September 2, 2009, at his home. He was born April 1, 1917, in Sugar Grove, Ark., to Rue and Rosa Barker Wright. He was a retired cattle farmer and a member of the Presbyterian Church. He attended Waltreak Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and six brothers and sisters.
Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Ruby Lea Woodard Wright; a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Dale Perry of Danville; a sister, Nema Dean Richmond of West Memphis; grandchildren, Cheryl and Mike Brannon and Bryan and Misty Perry, all of Danville; and great-grandchildren, Lindsey Brannon, Gavin Perry, Jaden Perry, Tyler Brannon and Adam Brannon.
Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 5, 2009, at Waltreak Methodist Church with Larry Pat Millard officiating. Burial will be in Sugar Grove Cemetery. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. today. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,The Courier Newspaper, Russellville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sep 4, 2009)
Cleo Melton Wright, age 92 of Danville died Thursday, September 3, 2009 at his home. He was born April 1, 1917 in Sugar Grove, Arkansas to the late Rue and Rosa Barker Wright. He was a retired cattle farmer and a member of the Presbyterian Church and attended Waltreak Methodist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents and six brothers and sisters.
Survivors include wife of 69 years Ruby Lea Woodard Wright; daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Dale Perry of Danville; sister Nema Dean Richmond of West Memphis; grandchildren, Cheryl and Mike Brannon and Bryan and Misty Perry all of Danville; great grandchildren, Lindsey Brannon, Gavin and Jaden Perry, Adam and Tyler Brannon. Funeral
Service was September 5 at the Waltreak Methodist Church. Burial was at Sugar Grove Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 9, 2009)
Edith Estelle Wright, age 90, of Booneville, Arkansas died October 3, 2002 in a Booneville nursing home. She was a mother and grandmother and a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Booneville.
She is preceded in death by a brother, Ed Walker.
She is survived by 2 daughters, Reba Austin and Alma LeCompte of Booneville; 2 sons, Bill and Wayne Cobb of Bonneville; 3 sisters, Lucille Wineland of Ozark, AR, Florence Rego of Ft. Smith, AR, and Isabelle Bledsaw of Porterville, CA; 2 brothers, Dee Davis of Booneville, AR, Reid Davis of Wichita, KA; 14 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, 28 great-great grandchildren.
Services were Saturday, October 5, 2002 at Roberts Memorial Chapel with burial in Carolan Cemetery near Booneville under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Bobby Cobb, Billy Wayne Cobb, Josia Cobb, Kenny Dunn, Billy Franklin, Victor Pierini, Thomas Austin Jr. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 9, 2002)
Harold Dean Wright, age 38 of Plainview, died Friday, September 18, 1987, at the Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. He was a native of Truro. Iowa, a truck driver for the Kenneth Kenney Logging Co. a veteran of the Viet Nam War, life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Trustee of the VFW post 8525, member of the Plainview City Council, member of the 4 Military Order of the Cootie, The Honor Degree of the VFW and a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Jane Miller Vess Wright; his parents, Howard and Charolette Wright of Truro, Iowa; two step-sons, Keith Vess of Orange Park, FL and Kenneth Vess of Rover; one stepdaughter, Debra Dale Hawkins of Russellville; one sister Tresa Cook of Truro, Iowa; two nephews and seven step-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Plainview First Baptist Church Monday with the Rev, Claude Miles officiating. Interment was at the Salem Cemetery. Arrangements and Services were in care of the Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 9/18/1987)
Wreck injuries fatal to motorist ROVER - Harold Dean Wright, age 38, of Plainview (Yell County) died Friday of injuries he suffered September 10 when the logging truck he was driving struck a horse north of Rover (Yell County), authorities said. Wright, a truck driver for the Kenneth Kenney Logging Company, was northbound on Highway 28 a few miles from the Rover city limits. The horse, which was in the middle of the highway, was killed, a spokesman for the Yell County sheriff's office said. Wright served on the Plainview City Council and was a Baptist, a Vietnam war veteran, a member and trustee of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a member of the Military Order of the Cooties.
Survivors are his wife, Betty Jane Miller Wright; two stepsons, Keith Vess of Orange Park, Fla. and Kenneth Vess of Rover (Yell County); a stepdaughter, Debra Dale Hawkins of Russellville; his parents, Howard and Charlotte Wright of Truro, LA; a sister, Tresa Cook of Truro, and seven grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 10 a. m. Monday at Plainview First Baptist, Church. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery near Plainview by Cornell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 9/18/1987)
Haskell Marion Wright of Booneville, age 89, passed away, March 12, 1999 in a Booneville Hospital. He was a retired Car Salesman and a member of the Parkview Baptist Church in Boonville.
Services were Monday, March 15, at the Parkview Baptist Church with Internment in Oak Hill Cemetery in Booneville.
Survivors include his wife, Willie; two daughters, Wendy Tygart of Sheridan and Carolyn Bowen of Booneville; two son-in laws, A. C. Tygart and Loyd Wayne Bowen; one sister, Serena Wright of Paris; one brother, Martin Wright of Satellite Beach, FL. 3 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were grandsons, Mike and Phil Tygart, Reya Ghassimi; great grandsons, Brian, Aaron, Johnathan, Michael Josh Tygart and J. J. Ghasimi. Memorials may be made to the Parkview Baptist Church 586 N. Welch St. Booneville, AR. 72927. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 17, 1999)
Jesse Clarence Wright, age 54, native of Plainview, and a resident of Little Rock for 25 years, died last week from a heart attack while working. He was a Methodist, Mason and a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Hazel Wikerson Wright; two brothers, John Wright of Plainview and Bill Wright of Mansfield, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Edna Brown of Mansfield, Texas and Mrs. Geneva Shadrick of Tulsa, Okla. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, October 11, 1956)
Mrs. Laura Ryan Wright, aged 65, of Plainview died Friday. She was a member of the Plainview Baptist Church and a member of the Eastern Star.
Survivors include her husband, John C. Wright; two sons, Tommy Wright of Little Rock and Bobby John Wright of Plainview; six brothers, Allison, Johnny and Jess Ryan of Oklahoma, Herchell Ryan of Texas, Roger Ryan of Mount Ida and Harris Ryan of California; one sister, Mrs. Maurice Johnson of Little Rock; and four grandchildren.
Funeral was Sunday at the Plainview Baptist Church and burial was at Salem Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 1966)
Margie Sue Fredrick Wright, age 57, of Gladewater, TX died January 17, 2001. She was born September 21, 1943 in Waveland, AR. She was a waitress at Cleo's Restaurant.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Delena Guthrie Lemma and Warren Lemma of White Oak; three grandchildren, Jennifer Dee and Jonathan De Guthrie and Matthew Lemma; three brothers, James Harper Fredrick, Garland Ray Fredrick and David Dean Fredrick all of Waveland, AR; two sisters, Mandy Lee Nelms and Daisey Irene Moore both of Gladewater, TX and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial service was January 21, 2001 at Croley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim York officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 14, 2001)
Paul Wright, 61, of Paris, operator of Mt. Magazine Lodge, died Thursday in a Paris hospital after a short illness. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Paris. Wright, manager of the lodge, had been ill since his wife, Mrs. Bea Wright, died July 6. Mr. Wright was a native of Mena and formerly lived at Plainview.
Survivors include five sisters, Mrs. John Tillman of Paris, Mrs. Johnnie Holeman, Mrs. Lucille Willard and Mrs. Louise Steppard of Oklahoma and Mrs. Hazel Creahan of California.
Funeral services were Saturday at Paris. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 1967)
Ruby Lea Wright, age 95, of Danville passed away December 28, 2017, at her home. She was born November 5, 1922, in Dutch Creek Arkansas to the late Myrten & Maybelle Hunt Woodard. She was a mother and homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 77 years, Cleo Milton Wright; sisters, Stella Rhyne; Bettie Mae Owens; Lucille Moore; brother, J.R. Woodard.
Survivors include her daughter, Sandra & Dale Perry of Danville; grandchildren, Cheryl & Mike Brannon of Danville; Bryan & Leah Perry of Danville; great-grandchildren, Lindsey, Adam, Ty, Gavin, Jaden and Adison.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 am Saturday, December 30, 2017, at the Waltreak United Methodist Church with Rev Larry Pat Millard officiating. Visitation was from 10:00 to 10:30 am before the service at the church. Burial was at Sugar Grove Cemetery in Sugar Grove, Arkansas. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 3, 2018)
Willie Marian Wright, age 92, of Booneville, AR formerly of Upper Spring Creek and Wilson Community, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2000 in her home on Sixth Street. She was a homemaker and a charter member of the Parkview Baptist Church where she served faithfully as a Sunday school teacher, choir member and played piano until her health failed her in her mid-80's. She was a wonderful music teacher and taught expression of many years. She was a devoted Christian mother, wife and friend to all who knew her.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Marion and LaVona Sory Humphrey, five sisters, her husband, Haskell Wright and two sons-in-law, A. C. Tygart and Loyd Wayne Bowen.
She is survived by, two daughters, Wendy Tygart and Carolyn Bowen both of Booneville, AR; three grandchildren, Dr. Mike Tygart of Arkadelphia, AR, Dr. Phil Tygart or Sheridan, AR and Karan Tygart Ghassimi of Booneville; six great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Martin Luther Wright of Satellite Beach, FL, a special "apple of her eye" Roberta Easterling, her loving care givers for the past 7 years, Joy Terry and Lynn Brewer and families and many dear nephews, nieces, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Final resting place Oak Hill Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 8, 2000)
At about 12:00 p.m. earth time, October 11, 2014,Thelma M. "Windy" Wrisinger saw Jesus face to face and he was so beautiful it took her breath away. She was born April 11, 1939 in Gilkey, AR to the late Cornelious & Maggie White Bryant. She retired after 17 years for General Motors.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Marvin Lee Bryant; Jackson Bryant; Laudell Bryant; Clifford Bryant; sisters, Mildred Patterson; and Mamie Crites.
Survivors include her husband of 24 years, Ronald Wrisinger; daughters, Barbara K. Kane of Kearney, MO; Patricia Gail Mohr of Independence, MO; step-daughters, Leigh Sickle of Richmond, MO; Kristy Wisely Lee of Summit, MO; brothers, Carroll Lee Bryant of Batesville; Jimmy Bryant of Ola; sisters Willo Jean Phillips of Dover and Virginia Bryant of Ola; 5 grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 14, at Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Danville with Bro. Joe Yates officiating. Burial will be at New Bethel Cemetery. Pallbearers included John German, Ben Seabrowicz, Vern Terpening, Matthew Kane, Kevin Willis and Todd Loyd. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be sent to Hospice of the Hills in Thelma Wrinsinger's name, 620 North Main, Harrison, AR 72601. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,pub. Oct 15, 2014 - On-Line at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com )
Mrs. Allie Wurst, age 83, of Delaware, mother of Mrs. Verna Foster and sister of Mrs. Anna Mae Sills of Dardanelle, died Saturday, August 23, 1986.
Survivors include a son, five other daughters, 29 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.
Funeral was today at First Baptist Church at Delaware. Burial was in Graves Cemetery by White Funeral Service of Paris. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Carl Roger Wurst, age 68 of Delaware, died Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at his home. He was born February 9, 1940 to the late Clyde Roger and Dora Mae Wurst.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Richard David Wurst. He was a member of the First Baptist Church at Delaware and was retired.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Sandra Sue Wurst of Delaware; three children, Carla Wurst-Miller of Dardanelle, John Wurst of Savannah, Georgia, Carlton Wurst of Delaware; two grandchildren; five great grandchildren; three sisters, Mary Evelyn Anderson, Jewell Hill and Christine Jones all of Delaware and numerous other family and friends.
Graveside services were held Monday, March 10, 2008 at Graves Cemetery at Delaware with Rev. Wylie Jones officiating. Honorary pallbearers were Dennis Wurst of Delaware and Steve Robinson of Delaware. Arrangements were under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 12, 2008)
Clyde Roger Wurst, age 87, of Delaware, AR died Wednesday, November 21, 2001 at the Dardanelle Nursing Home. Mr. Wurst was born December 3, 1913 in Delaware, AR to the late Gustovos Carlton and Dovie Smith Wurst. He was a retired Craftsman and a charter member of the First Baptist Church in Delaware.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dora Mae Wurst; a brother, Buck Wurst; and two sisters, Lelah Garrison and Carrie Kleaver.
Survivors are two sons and daughters-in-law, Carl and Susie Wurst and David and Nellie Wurst all of Delaware; three daughters and sons-in-law, Evelyn and Van Anderson, Jewell And Al Hill and Christine and Wylie Jones all of Delaware; two brothers, Houston Wurst of Fort Smith, Fred Wurst of Paris; six sisters, Rose Humphrey of Paris, Clara Flurry, Ruth Ware, Jicie Richardson, June Campbell and Maude Spicer all of Delaware; 16 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, 4 great great-grandchildren and a host of nephews, nieces, and friends.
Services were Saturday, November 24, 2001, at 10:00, at the First Baptist Church in Delaware with the Rev. Wylie Jones officiating. Interment was in Graves Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Visitation was Friday, 6 to 8 p. m. Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 28, 2001)
DELAWARE - John Robert Wurst, age 73, died at St. Mary's Hospital, Russellville, December 15, 1980. He was a native of Delaware, a son of the late Golieb and Mary Dosenbach Wurst and was a retired farmer.
Survivors are his wife, Lorene Griffin Wurst; two daughters, Lynda Barton, Dardanelle, and Virginia Thornhill, Delaware; one brother, G. C. Wurst, Paris; two sisters, Jewel Roulston, Delaware, and Florence Vassaur, Okmulgee, Okla., and five grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p. m. Wednesday at Cornwell Chapel with the Rev. Gerald Chenowith officiating. Burial will be at Graves Cemetery, Delaware, by Cornwell Funeral Service. Pallbearers will be Eldon Thomas, E. W. Wood, R. C Flurry, Bobby Jay, Randy Roulston and Paul Earwood (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 12/15/1980)
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