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Albert Terry Yates, age 82, died at Perryville late Saturday evening. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Free Will Baptist Church of Onyx and had been a lifelong resident of Yell County.
He is survived by three sons, Benson of Hot Springs, Cliff of Perryville and Marion of Benton; three daughters, Mrs. Jewell Comper and Mrs. Easter Picker of Chicago and Mrs. Dave Towler of Fairburg, Ill; one brother, William Yates of Arkhoma, Okla.; 15 grand children and five great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs AGO, DANVILLE, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 15, 1954)
Alfred Yates, age 92 of Plainview, AR died Thursday, November 20, 2003 at his residence. He was born in Steve, Arkansas on July 2, 1911, son of the late Walter and Addie Johnson Yates. He was a retired machine operator for Roseboro Lumber Company. He was a member or the Plainview First Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Essie Keener Yates; a son, Donald Wayne Yates and a sister, Cleady Bean.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Louise and Bid Hopper of Plainview; a brother, Frank Yates of Springfield, Oregon; two sisters, Ova Cash and Letha Pool, both of Springfield, Oregon; two grandchildren, three step granddaughters and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, November 24, 2003 at Plainview First Baptist Church with Reverend Monroe Hunt officiating. Burial was in Old Shed Cemetery in Onyx. Pallbearers were Troy Forrest, Bob Forrest, Ronnie Crawford, Sonny Lofland, Joe Howard, and Harold Blalock. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 26, 2003)
Clifton Yates, age 58 of Perryville died November 12 in a Little Rock hospital. He was a native of Yell County and a sawmill operator.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Audra Tucker Yates; three daughters, Mrs. Conine Hadidon of Houston, Tex., Mrs. Paulette Stroud and Mrs. Janet Tilley, both of Little Rock; two brothers, Marion Yates of Benton and Benson Yates of Hot Springs; three sisters, Mrs. Easter Jansen, Mrs. Jewell Camper and Mrs. Ruby Toller, all of Chicago. Ill.; and five grandchildren.
Graveside services were held November 13 at the Ola Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 1963)
Dessie Delia Yates, age 97 of Waldron, AR, died Sunday, June 30, 2002 in a Waldron Nursing Home. She was a homemaker and a member of Harmony Freewill Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Yates and a son, Galen Yates.
Survivors include one son, Ernest Yates of Kansas City, MO; one brother, Way land Defoor of Gravelly, AR; three grandchildren, Brenda Lighthill of Kansas City, MO, Sherry Cowell of Russellville, AR, Linda Garvin of Kansas City, MO.
Services were Tuesday, July 2, 2002 at 10:00 a. m. at Mulberry Baptist Church in Gravelly, AR. Burial will be at Parks Cemetery in Nola, AR. Arrangements by Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 3, 2002)
Edgar Willis Yates, age 59, of Onyx died Friday Evening, January 19, 1979 at the Veteran's Hospital in Little Rock. Mr. Yates was a native of 0nyx, a retired Poultry Farmer, the son of the late Thomas and Mattie Borrows Yates, He was a veteran of W. W. II and a member and an deacon of the Onyx Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife Mrs. Elva Yates; three sons, Bill Yates of Plainview, Joe Yates of Russellville, and Lanny Yates of Onyx; one daughter, Mrs. Patsy Jeans of Danville; four sisters, Mrs. Reba Swaim of Aly, Mrs. Effie Nichols of Onyx, Mrs. Exie Walker, and Mrs. Christene Horton, both of Texas; and 7 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Onyx Missionary Baptist Church Monday afternoon at 2 pm with the Rev, Bert Bashaw officiating. Interment was at the Old Shed Cemetery. Arrangements and Services are in care of the Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 1/19/1979)
Elva Yates, age 87 of Onyx, died Sunday, March 13, 2011 at Mitchell's Nursing Home. She was born March 22, 1923 in Onyx, AR to the late David and Mary Isabelle Gossage Yates. She was a homemaker, poultry farmer and she and her husband were charter members of Onyx Missionary Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Yates; daughter, Patsy Jean; sister, Laura Jane Saunders; brother, J.B. Yates.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Bill Yates of Plainview, Joe and Ethel Yates of Russellville, Lannie and Mary Yates of Onyx; 10 grand-children and 22 great-grand- children.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. today, Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at Onyx Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Joe Yates, Rev. Travis Lane, and Rev. Lacey Minnie officiating. Burial will be at Shed Cemetery. Pallbearers include grandsons. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 16, 2011)
Essie B. Yates, age 91 of Plainview, AR died Thursday, May 2, 2002, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. She was born April 19, 1911, in Ava, AR to the late J. W. "Will" and Nellie Kirby Keener. She was a retired retail clerk and a member of the Plainview First Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by a son, Donald Wayne Yates; a sister, Jennie Keener, and a brother Jess Keener.
Survivors include husband of 69 years, Alfred Yates; daughter, Louise Hopper of Plainview; a brother, Ellis Keener of Plainview; 2 grandchildren, Tammy Cross of Searcy, Tony Yates of Hot Springs; 3 step-grandchildren, Deanna Gallagher of Russellville, Debbie Walsh of Crossett and Donna Herron of Benton; 4 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were Monday, May 6, 2002 at 2:00 p. m. at the Plainview First Baptist Church with Rev. Monroe Hunt officiating. Burial was in Old Shed Cemetery, Onyx, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Pallbearers were Joe Howard, Harold Blalock, Troy Forrest, Bob Forrest, Ronnie Crawford, Sonny Lofland. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 8, 2002)
DARDANELLE - Mrs. Estelle Yates, age 90, of Dardanelle died Monday, December 8, 1986 at Dardanelle Hospital. She was a native of Kingfisher, Okla.
Survivors include a son, Loren K. Brown of Dardanelle; a brother, Harold Wright of San Antonio, Texas; two grandchildren, James R. Brown Sr. of Little Rock and Jean VanLandingham of Tulsa, Okla. and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 1 p. m. Wednesday at McConnell Funeral Home at Greenwood. Burial will be in Slatonville Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
George Willie Yates, age 76, of Plainview, died at his home Sunday afternoon, June 27. Mr. Yates was a retired farmer. He was a native of Gravelly, a son of the late Alex and Nancy Yates, and a member of the Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Ester King Yates; two sons, Albert Lee Yates of Waldron and Calton Yates of Ft. Smith; one daughter, Mrs. Lola Ferguson of Waldron; two brothers, Edgar Yates of Waldron and J. A. Yates of Coolidge, Ariz.; four sisters, Mrs. Lou Dishongh, and Mrs. Beulah Douthit, both of Gravelly, Mrs. Audie Hughes of Waldron and Mrs. Estie Defoor, of Muskogee, Okla.; two step-sons, Claude Brashier and Clyde Brashier of California; one step-daughter, Mrs. Leon McCoy of Fort Smith; seven grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church at Gravelly Wednesday by Rev. J.T. Burnett. Burial was at Park Cemetery with the Cornwell Funeral Service in charge. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 1966)
J. B. Yates, Sr. age 74, of Plainview died Thursday, November 8, 2001 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Hot Springs. Mr. Yates was born January 2, 1927 in Onyx, Arkansas to the late Lee David and Mary Issabell Gosage Yates. He was a logging contractor, a member of the Plainview VFW.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Dickinson Yates and a son, Charles Lee Yates.
Survivors are four sons, Carl Yates of Plainview, Lee Yates of Onyx, Steve Yates of Stamps, J. B. Yates, Jr. of Hot Springs; two daughters, Mary Seaton of Hot Springs and Marilyn Gottsponer of Siloam Springs; two sisters, Laura Jane Saunders of Hot Springs and Elva Yates of Onyx, 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Services were Friday, at 2:00 p. m. at the Onyx Baptist Church. Interment was in Old Shed Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Pallbearers will be sons and grandsons. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 14, 2001)
Jason Harold Yates, 37, of Pelsor, died Tuesday, September 1, 2015, at his home. He was born November 26, 1977, in Farmington, New Mexico. He was the son of Joe Harold and Ethel Yates.
Survivors include his parents; his wife, Christel Yates of Pelsor; two sons, Weston Yates of Russellville and Wyatt Yates of Ben Hur; two daughters, Makailyn Yates of Pottsville, Kelly Yates of Ben Hur; one step-daughter, Kaylyn Salmon of Dover; one brother, James Harold Yates of Russellville; one sister, Jennifer Yates of Russellville; and his father-in-law, Taft Standridge of Ben Hur.
Funeral was at 11 a.m., Friday, September 4, 2015, at the Ben Hur Free Will Baptist. Burial will be in Harrison Cemetery in Ben Hur and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation was 10 a.m. until service time at the church. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sept 9, 2015)
Jason Harold Yates, 37, of Pelsor, died Tuesday, September 1, 2015, at his home. He was born November 26, 1977, in Farmington, New Mexico. He was the son of Joe Harold and Ethel Yates.
Survivors include his parents; his wife, Christel Yates of Pelsor; two sons, Weston Yates of Russellville and Wyatt Yates of Ben Hur; two daughters, Makailyn Yates of Pottsville, Kelly Yates of Ben Hur; one step-daughter, Kaylyn Salmon of Dover; one brother, James Harold Yates of Russellville; one sister, Jennifer Yates of Russellville; and his father-in-law, Taft Standridge of Ben Hur.
Funeral was at 11 a.m., Friday, September 4, 2015, at the Ben Hur Free Will Baptist. Burial will be in Harrison Cemetery in Ben Hur and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation was 10 a.m. until service time at the church. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sept 9, 2015)
In Memory of Joan Dickinson Yates
Born September 10, 1930 at Aly, Arkansas
FOUND ETERNAL REST June 3, 1992 at Plainview, Arkansas
SERVICE FRIDAY JUNE 5, 1992 AT 2:00 P. M., ONYX MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
OFFICIATING REV. JOE YATES, REV. JOE HELLUMS
FINAL RESTING PLACE OLD SHED CEMETERY, ONYX, ARKANSAS
SURVIVORS HUSBAND, MOTHER, FOUR SONS, TWO DAUGHTERS, SEVEN GRANDSONS, THREE GRANDDAUGHTERS, A GREAT GRANDSON AND A HOST OF MANY FRIENDS AND RELATIVES
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 6/3/1992)
John B. Yates, age 76, died at his home in Steve Thursday, Sept. 11, 1947, after an illness of about two weeks. Mr. Yates was born at Onyx and had lived around Steve and Onyx all his life.
Funeral services were held at the Old Shed Cemetery, with Masonic services being conducted by the Plainview Lodge. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 16, 1947)
Marion Yates, 63, of Benton, who was killed in an auto accident Monday near Benton, was held Tuesday at Kentucky Baptist Church in Benton. Yates was a former Yell County resident. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 1966)
Mrs. Nancy Jane Yates, 76 years old, of Onyx died December 19, 1929 with pellagra. Mrs. Yates was the widow of Uncle John Yates who passed away 14 years ago. She leaves to mourn her death three sons Albert, William, and Thomas Yates; one brother, Marlon Stoker, and other relatives. Mrs. Yates was a member of the Church of God and had lived as a Christian for years. [additional information: Find A Grave Memorial# 39443694] (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Rural Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 2, 1930)
Norma Lucille Yates, age 76, of Hot Springs, AR died August 1, 2002 in a local hospital. She was born February 4, 1926 in Dardanelle, AR to the late Dewey and Lela Crites Yates.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Casey Jones; sisters, Mildred Yates, Marie Grable and Liz Jones.
Survivors include her husband, John R. Yates; a son, Robert & Brenda Yates of Hot Springs, AR; a granddaughter, Traci Yates of Little Rock, AR.
Services were August 3, 2002, at Walnut Valley Baptist Church officiated by Bro. Tim Forrest. Pallbearers were Don L. Huchingson, Marvin Bailey, Ray Jones, Russell Ault, Wesley Yates, Jeff Bates. Honorary pallbearers were staff 4th & 5th floor of St. Joseph's Hospital; Mr. & Mrs. Ray Donaldson, Leon & Joan Bates, members of Walnut Valley Baptist Church. Arrangements by Caruth-Hale Funeral Home, Inc. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 7, 2002)
Robin Nicole Yates, 11 months old, of Plainview, died Tuesday, September 15, 1987.
She is survived by her parents, David Paul and Sonya Kay Yates; paternal grandparents, Bill and Edna Yates of Plainview; maternal grandparents, Landon and Ella, Bryant of Nimrod; paternal great-grandmother, Elva Yates of Onyx; uncles, aunts, cousins, God parents and many friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, September 19 at Onyx Baptist Church with Rev. Joe Yates and Rev. Charles Falwell officiating. Interment was in Shed Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were in care of Dixon Funeral Home of Danville. Active pallbearers were Billy Yates, John Yates, Timmy Whitten, and Bobby Don Knight. Honorary pallbearers were Rick Wood, Phillip Smith, Jerry Dawson and Mark Dawson. (See related obit for Jeanette Hunt who died in same auto accident.) (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 9/15/1987)
Infant daughter of Cole Yates and Katie Simmons was born September 17, 2013 and went to live in Heaven September 17. She is proceeded in death by her aunt Robin Nicole Yates and great grandfathers Mike Simpson, Landon Bryant, Charlie Williams, and great grandmother Sharon Simmons.
She is survived by her parents Cole Yates and Katie Simmons, her paternal grandparents Hass and Janice Yates, Sonya Yates, Randy Wilkins, great grandparents Bill Yates, Edna & Travis Yingling, Ella Bryant, Minnie Simpson. Aunts Katie Yates and Kassidy Yates. Uncles Drew Brent, Zachary Yates, Luke Yates, Logan, Lucas Wilkins, and special cousin Klore Yates. Maternal grandparents Brad & Deana Simmons of Benton, Cole - Benton, Dean & Donna Cole - Mabelvale, Tommy & Barbara Simmons. A prayer service will be held at Dial & Dudley of Benton followed by a family service at Shed's Cemetery of Oryx Wednesday Sep 18th at 2:00. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sept 18, 2013)
(September 25, 1938 - September 11, 2011) Roy Levear Yates age 72 of Russellville died Sunday, September 11, 2011 at North Logan Mercy Hospital. He was born September 25, 1938 at Hope to the late Arthur David and Bertha Mae Peyton Yates. He loved children and being home with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Melissa Reynolds; four brothers and four sisters.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Pat Yates of Russellville; one daughter, Paula Latham and husband Ronald of Dardanelle; two brothers, Arthur Yates Jr. of Pine Bluff, Billy Yates of Oklahoma; one sister, Jean Henderson of Clarksville; four grandsons, Steven, Justin and Trent Latham all of Dardanelle, Austin Reynolds of Brazil; two great grandchildren, Molly, Mason and Maylee Latham all of Dardanelle.
Funeral services will be held 2:00P.M., Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Bro. Mike Smith officiating. Burial will be in Moore's Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, 1:00P.M. to 2:00P.M. in the chapel prior to the service. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Arrangements By Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,His obituary was published 15 Sep 2011, On-Line @ www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com. )
Sandra Lee Yates, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Yates of Rt. 1, Russellville, died Sunday morning, August 15, at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville.
Other survivors include a brother, Jimmy, of the home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Yates; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Talley of Chickalah; paternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. David Yates of Danville; a maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Ethel Morgan of Dardanelle.
Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Rankin Cemetery by the Rev. Herman Hurd. Burial was in Rankin Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 1965)
Sandra Lee Yates, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Yates of Rt. 1, Russellville, died Sunday morning, August 15, at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville.
Other survivors include a brother, Jimmy, of the home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Yates; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Talley of Chickalah; paternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. David Yates of Danville; a maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Ethel Morgan of Dardanelle.
Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Rankin Cemetery by the Rev. Herman Hurd. Burial was in Rankin Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 1965)
Sharon Louise Yates, age 60, of Russellville, AR died Friday, February 20, 2004 at her daughter's house in Dardanelle, AR She was born September 7, 1943 in Ligonler, Pennsylvania to the late Ramey Ellis and Laura Piper Bennington and was owner of Snickrbabi Pottery and Ceramic Workshop in Atkins, AR.
Survivors include her husband, Kyle Yates of Russellville; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Kim and Tracy Broemel of Dardanelle, Karyn and Anthony Bulluck and Laura Yates all of Russellville; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Robbie and Lena Derringer of CA, Mark and Maila Bishop of Dardanelle and Matthew Bishop of Russellville and one brother, Ramey Bennington of CA.
Graveside service was February 23 at Brearley Cemetery near Dardanelle by Rev. Don Ritchie. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Active pallbearers were family members. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 25, 2004)
Virginia M. Yates, age 68, of Fort Walton Beach, FL died Friday, March 12, 2004. She was born October 12, 1935 in Leaksville, MS to the late Henry and Marie Elizabeth Yates Blackmon. She was a member of the Baptist Church, a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Albert Yates.
Survivors include, two sons and a daughter-in-law, James and Sandra Yates of Lizella, GA and Bruce Yates of Fort Walton Beach, FL; two daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Fernando Torres of Fort Walton Beach, FL and Tammy and Michael O'Neil of Hot Springs, AR; two sisters, Helen Gates and Patricia Tharp both of Danville, AR; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was March 15, 2004 at the Old Shedd Cemetery in Steve, AR with John McCourt officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 17, 2004)
William Rice Yates, aged 81, of Arkoma, Okla., died at a Fort Smith hospital Saturday, December 30. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Church of God.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Lou Yates; one daughter, Mrs. Janie George of Jessieville; three sons, Oscar Yates and Roscoe Yates of Ft. Smith, Cecil Yates of Arkoma; 16 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Funeral was Monday at Onyx by Rev. Henson Dunn. Burial was at Old Shed Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 11, 1962)
Eddie Monroe Yawn, age 83 of Havana, died Friday, June 14, 2002 at his home. He was born in Collins, Mississippi on August 14, 1918. He was the son of the late Isaac Newton and Melinda Yawn. He was a retired operator for Trunkline Natural Gas Company, and a member of the Havana First Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by a son, Don Cole Yawn and a daughter, Eddie Joe Doerre; two brothers; six sisters.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years Rhoda Cole Yawn; a son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Lois Yawn of Havana; a son-in-law, Larry Doerre of Tomball, Texas; a sister, Linna Mae Chance of Collins, Mississippi; two grandsons and one granddaughter; six great grandchildren, and two step great grandchildren.
Graveside funeral services were Monday, June 17, 2002 at the Willow Grove Cemetery in Collins, Mississippi. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 19, 2002)
Ethel Ann "Dooly" Yeager age 93, of Batesville, AR, died Saturday, June 1, 2013 at the Woodlawn Nursing Home in Batesville. She was born June 29, 1919, in Belleville, AR, to Dr. J.A. and Roxy Sugg Dooly. She had worked as a licensed practical nurse at Dr. Gray's Hospital in Batesville and she was a member of the Central Avenue United Methodist Church in Batesville.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, J.W. "Dub" Yeager; one brother, Jesse Dooly and one sister, Edna Dooly Dacus.
Survivors include three sons, J. Wesley Yeager III and wife Jeannette, Larry Don Yeager and wife Sylvia, and Andy Yeager all of Batesville; six grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral service was June 5, 2013. Burial was in the Oaklawn Cemetery at Batesville with arrangements by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service of Batesville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on June 12, 2013)
Ethel Ann "Dooly" Yeager age 93, of Batesville, AR, died Saturday, June 1, 2013 at the Woodlawn Nursing Home in Batesville. She was born June 29, 1919, in Belleville, AR, to Dr. J.A. and Roxy Sugg Dooly. She had worked as a licensed practical nurse at Dr. Gray's Hospital in Batesville and she was a member of the Central Avenue United Methodist Church in Batesville.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, J.W. "Dub" Yeager; one brother, Jesse Dooly and one sister, Edna Dooly Dacus.
Survivors include three sons, J. Wesley Yeager III and wife Jeannette, Larry Don Yeager and wife Sylvia, and Andy Yeager all of Batesville; six grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral service was June 5, 2013. Burial was in the Oaklawn Cemetery at Batesville with arrangements by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service of Batesville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on June 12, 2013)
Ethel Ann "Dooly" Yeager age 93 of Batesville died Saturday, June 1, 2013, at the Woodlawn Nursing Home in Batesville. She was born June 29, 1919, at Bellville, Arkansas, to Dr. J. A. and Roxy Sugg Dooly. She was a graduate of Bellville High School and St. Mary's Nursing School in Russellville. She had worked at Dr. Gray's Hospital in Batesville as a licensed practical nurse. She was a member of the Central Avenue United Methodist Church in Batesville.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, J.W. "Dub" Yeager; one brother, Jesse Dooly, and one sister, Edna Dooly Dacus.
Survivors include three sons, J. Wesley Yeager III and wife Jeannette, Larry Don Yeager and wife Sylvia, and Andy Yeager all of Batesville; six grandchildren, Jackie Yeager Colclasure of Cabot, Brian Yeager and wife Tanya of Batesville, Brady Yeager and wife Tyler of Conway, Candace Yeager Clouse and husband Chris of Paragould, Gretchen Yeager of Paragould, and Wesley Yeager and wife Amy of Paragould; twelve great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will begin Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. at the Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel in Batesville with Rev. Paul Seay officiating. Burial will follow in the Oaklawn Cemetery located at Batesville with arrangements by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service of Batesville. Visitation will begin Tuesday, June 4, 2013, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be Brady Yeager, Brian Yeager, Will Carlile, Renee Julian, Garrett Yeager, and Roy Edward Thomas. Honorary pallbearers are Manuel Conyers Sunday School Class, All Circle Members at Central Avenue United Methodist Church and Butch and Shawn Stephens. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,pub. June 4, 2013, On-Line at www.quallsfh.com)
Ethel Ann "Dooly" Yeager, 93, of Batesville, died June 1, 2013.
Funeral service will be June 5, 2013 at 10 a.m. at the Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel in Batesville with Rev. Paul Seay officiating. Burial will be in the Oaklawn Cemetery located at Batesville. See complete obit next week. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on June 5, 2013)
Ethel Ann "Dooly" Yeager age 93 of Batesville died Saturday, June 1, 2013, at the Woodlawn Nursing Home in Batesville. She was born June 29, 1919, at Bellville, Arkansas, to Dr. J. A. and Roxy Sugg Dooly. She was a graduate of Bellville High School and St. Mary's Nursing School in Russellville. She had worked at Dr. Gray's Hospital in Batesville as a licensed practical nurse. She was a member of the Central Avenue United Methodist Church in Batesville.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, J.W. "Dub" Yeager; one brother, Jesse Dooly, and one sister, Edna Dooly Dacus.
Survivors include three sons, J. Wesley Yeager III and wife Jeannette, Larry Don Yeager and wife Sylvia, and Andy Yeager all of Batesville; six grandchildren, Jackie Yeager Colclasure of Cabot, Brian Yeager and wife Tanya of Batesville, Brady Yeager and wife Tyler of Conway, Candace Yeager Clouse and husband Chris of Paragould, Gretchen Yeager of Paragould, and Wesley Yeager and wife Amy of Paragould; twelve great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will begin Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. at the Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel in Batesville with Rev. Paul Seay officiating. Burial will follow in the Oaklawn Cemetery located at Batesville with arrangements by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service of Batesville. Visitation will begin Tuesday, June 4, 2013, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be Brady Yeager, Brian Yeager, Will Carlile, Renee Julian, Garrett Yeager, and Roy Edward Thomas. Honorary pallbearers are Manuel Conyers Sunday School Class, All Circle Members at Central Avenue United Methodist Church and Butch and Shawn Stephens. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,pub. June 4, 2013, On-Line at www.quallsfh.com)
Ethel Ann "Dooly" Yeager, 93, of Batesville, died June 1, 2013.
Funeral service will be June 5, 2013 at 10 a.m. at the Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel in Batesville with Rev. Paul Seay officiating. Burial will be in the Oaklawn Cemetery located at Batesville. See complete obit next week. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on June 5, 2013)
Roy Lee "Cowboy" Yeargan, age 67, of Pottsville died Friday, March 20, 2015. He was born December 13, 1947 at Nacogdoches, Texas to the late Earl Francis and Ima Rea Tucker Yeargan.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Milton Yeargan.
Survivors include his wife Carolyn Yeargan of Pottsville; one son, Chad Yeargan and wife Leigh of Hector; two brothers, Michael Yeargan, David Yeargan; two sisters, Nancy Yeargan Dixon, Tina Yeargan Highfill; one grandson, Evan Yeargan.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 2:OO P.M., Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Pisgah Cemetery in Pottsville. A very special thanks to Tina Highfill and to The Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home, 220 John Babish Lane, Russellville, Arkansas 72801. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 25, 2015)
Beatrice Ella Josephine Gwin Garner Yeats, age 95, of Harvey went to be with her Lord on January 15, 2013. She was born in Little Texas, Arkansas, on May 6, 1917, to Cecil and Lula Hunnicutt Gwin. She was a 1935 graduate of Fourche Valley School, a teacher, homemaker, merchant, and nursing home hostess. She was a member of Eastern Star, the Fourche Valley Fire Department and attended Mulberry Freewill Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Otho Woodrow Garner, with whom she shared operating a grocery store and farm as well as movie theaters in several towns ranging from Bluffton, Gravelly, Blue Ball and Boles to Casa and Adona while they raised their children. The theater business lasted many years but eventually died as television became common. She was known for her love of gardening, reading, and writing. She especially enjoyed helping others and being with her children and grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her second husband Millage "Buck" Yeats, her parents, sister, Allie Douthit, brothers, Loy and Troy Lee Gwin, and grandson, Kerry Ferguson.
She is survived by her sons, Garry and wife Sheila Garner of Harvey, AR, Rodney and wife Susan Garner of North Little Rock, AR, daughter, Jerry Ferguson of Gravelly, AR, step-daughter, Donna Jean Hardin of Florrisant, MO, sister, Eunice Kendrick of Danville, and grandchildren, David Garner, Susan Richmond, Chris Garner, Trace Garner, Shelly Garner, BJ Garner, Sherry Bishop, Kevin Ferguson, Karen Bruton, 22 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Memorial service was January 18, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. David Riker, Garry Garner and Susan Garner officiating.
She requested no flowers but memorials may be made to Parks Cemetery, PO Box 49, Gravelly, AR or Young Gravelly Cemetery PO Box 36, Gravelly, AR 72838. Interment will be a private family burial at Parks Cemetery at Nola, 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 23, 2013)
Beatrice Ella Josephine Gwin Garner Yeats age 95 of Harvey went to be with her Lord on January 15, 2013. She was born in Little Texas, Arkansas, on May 6, 1917, to Cecil and Lula Hunnicutt Gwin. She was a 1935 graduate of Fourche Valley School, a teacher, homemaker, merchant, and nursing home hostess. She was a member of Eastern Star, the Fourche Valley Fire Department and attended Mulberry Freewill Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Otho Woodrow Garner, with whom she shared operating a grocery store and farm as well as movie theaters in several towns ranging from Bluffton, Gravelly, Blue Ball and Boles to Casa and Adona while they raised their children. The theater business lasted many years but eventually died as television became common. She was known for her love of gardening, reading, and writing. She especially enjoyed helping others and being with her children and grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her second husband Millage "Buck" Yeats, her parents, sister, Allie Douthit, brothers, Loy and Troy Lee Gwin, and grandson, Kerry Ferguson.
She is survived by her sons, Garry and wife Sheila Garner of Harvey, AR, Rodney and wife Susan Garner of North Little Rock, AR, daughter, Jerry Ferguson of Gravelly, AR, step-daughter, Donna Jean Hardin of Florrisant, MO, sister, Eunice Kendrick of Danville, and grandchildren, David Garner, Susan Richmond, Chris Garner, Trace Garner, Shelly Garner, BJ Garner, Sherry Bishop, Kevin Ferguson, Karen Bruton, 22 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Memorial service was January 18, 2013 with Rev. David Riker, Garry Garner and Susan Garner officiating.
She requested no flowers but memorials may be made to Parks Cemetery, PO Box 49, Gravelly, AR or Young Gravelly Cemetery PO Box 36, Gravelly, AR 72838. Interment will be a private family burial at Parks Cemetery at Nola, 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 30, 2013)
Beatrice Ella Josephine Gwin Garner Yeats age 95 of Harvey went to be with her Lord on January 15, 2013. She was born in Little Texas, Arkansas, on May 6, 1917, to Cecil and Lula Hunnicutt Gwin. She was a 1935 graduate of Fourche Valley School, a teacher, homemaker, merchant, and nursing home hostess. She was a member of Eastern Star, the Fourche Valley Fire Department and attended Mulberry Freewill Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Otho Woodrow Garner, with whom she shared operating a grocery store and farm as well as movie theaters in several towns ranging from Bluffton, Gravelly, Blue Ball and Boles to Casa and Adona while they raised their children. The theater business lasted many years but eventually died as television became common. She was known for her love of gardening, reading, and writing. She especially enjoyed helping others and being with her children and grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her second husband Millage "Buck" Yeats, her parents, sister, Allie Douthit, brothers, Loy and Troy Lee Gwin, and grandson, Kerry Ferguson.
She is survived by her sons, Garry and wife Sheila Garner of Harvey, AR, Rodney and wife Susan Garner of North Little Rock, AR, daughter, Jerry Ferguson of Gravelly, AR, step-daughter, Donna Jean Hardin of Florrisant, MO, sister, Eunice Kendrick of Danville, and grandchildren, David Garner, Susan Richmond, Chris Garner, Trace Garner, Shelly Garner, BJ Garner, Sherry Bishop, Kevin Ferguson, Karen Bruton, 22 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Memorial service was January 18, 2013 with Rev. David Riker, Garry Garner and Susan Garner officiating.
She requested no flowers but memorials may be made to Parks Cemetery, PO Box 49, Gravelly, AR or Young Gravelly Cemetery PO Box 36, Gravelly, AR 72838. Interment will be a private family burial at Parks Cemetery at Nola, 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 30, 2013)
Mr. Millage Eugene "Buck" Yeats, age 75, of Gravelly, Arkansas died April 7, 1992 at the Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, Arkansas. Mr. Yeats was a native of Oklahoma, and son of the late Fred and Ola Thompson Yeats. He was a retired business teacher from Carlsbad Senior High School and New Mexico State University, Carlsbad Branch. He was a World War II Marine Corps veteran and a lifelong member of the Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his former wife Myrtle Goss Yeats, a grandson, Patrick Massey and a granddaughter, Melissa Massey.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Beatrice Garner Yeats, of the home, a daughter, Donna Jean Hardin of Florissant, Missouri, a sister, Joyce Hall of Atoka, OK, a stepdaughter, Jerry Ferguson of Danville, Arkansas and two stepsons, Rodney Garner of North Little Rock, Arkansas and Garry Garner of Gravelly, Arkansas and 13 grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,His obituary was published in 1992. )
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