SCOTT COUNTY ARKANSAS OBITUARIES SURNAME "Y"

SCOTT COUNTY ARKANSAS
OBITUARIES, 1998 to 2008
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The Waldron News
30 June 1999
VACHELL DEMPSEY YANCEY

Dempsey was a World War II Veteran, a retired dozer operator, a deacon and member of the Weeks Baptist Church, an old fashion cattle and horse farmer. The best husband and father in the world. He is preceded in death by his wife JoAnn McDaniel Yancey, his father Samuel William Yancey, his mother Rachell Velma Hunsucker Yancey, and one brother Kenneth Yancey. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Lewis Payne and granddaughter of the home Misty Dawn Payne; two grandsons, Terry Payne of Opolo, Arkansas, Johnny Payne of Harrison, Arkansas; one son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Annette Yancey and one granddaughter Teaira Rea Yancey; three sisters, Nadine and Frank Nicholas of Houston, Texas, Wanda Evans of Houston, Texas, and Laverne and Buel Owens of Copperas Cove, Texas; and one brother, Charles A. and Jane Yancey of Kansas City, Kansas. Funeral services under the direction of Martin Funeral Home were held on Thursday, June 24, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. at Weeks Baptist Church at Weeks, Arkansas. Larry Free and Wayne Fowler officiated. Pallbearers were Terry Payne, Tracy Threatt, Peyton Webster, Ralph Cagle, Buster Snellgrove, and Caleb Free. Honorary pallbearers were Tommy Joe Robinson, Ed Underwood, Bob Griffin.

The Waldron News
30 June 1999
ALLEN ELIJAH YANDELL

Allen Elijah Yandell was born June 14, 1913 near Waldron, AR and passed to heaven June 26, 1999. He was a resident of Scott County most of his life and was a retired farmer. Allen was preceded in death by his parents William Lee Yandell and Mary Elizabeth Wagner Yandell, three children, two grandchildren and two brothers. He is survived by two sisters, Evelyn Hunt and Edna Slater of Waldron and the home; his wife, Geneva Luerine Vaughn Yandell and son, Richard Yandell. Other survivin children are Aylene Adair, Melvin Yandell, Patsy Scott, Judy Hale, Jimmy Yandell, Jerry Yandell, Ronnie Yandell and Ricky Yandell. Also 24 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Allen was a World War II Veteran and fought in 5 major campaigns and was awarded 5 Bronze Stars for Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe. He was also awarded the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal and the Bronze Star. He was entitled to wear the European- African-Middle Eastern Theatre Campaign Ribbon, 2 Overseas Bars and the Bronze Arrowhead. Allen served his country proudly as a heavy motor crewman and expert Infantryman. He was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed.

Scott County Times
8 June 2005
DOVIE YANDELL

Dovie Mae Yandell, age 75 of Blue Ball, Arkansas died Thursday, June 2, 2005 in her home. She was a homemaker and a member of the Union Hill Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Roy Yandell of 52 years and great grandson Dalton Davis. She is survived by three daughters, Barbara Ann Haggard of Blue Ball, Betty Sue Talmadge of Blue Ball and Patricia Soderling of Texarkana, Texas; one son, Donnie Yandell of Blue Ball; one sister, Gladys Keener of Waldron; one brother, Leon Wagner of Lamb, Arkansas; twelve grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 10:00 am Saturday, June 4, 2005 at Union Hill Freewill Baptist Church with burial at Lamb Cemetery near Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Serving as pallbearers were Melvin Yandell, Jerry Yandell, Rick Yandell, Richard Yandell, Ronnie Yandell, Jimmy Yandell and Bob Slater.

Scott County Times
9 November 2005
GENEVA L. YANDELL

Geneva L. "Nea" Yandell, 81, of Union Hill, Arkansas died Tuesday, November 1, 2005 in her home. She was a homemaker and a member of the Union Hill Freewill Baptist Church. Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Friday, November 4, 2005 at Lamb Church with burial at Lamb Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. She is survived by three daughters, Aylene Adair of Natural Dam, Arkansas, Patsy Scott of Yellville, Arkansas, and Judy Hale of Danville, Arkansas; six sons, Melvin and Ricky of Danville, Arkansas, Jimmy, Jerry and Richard of Waldron, Arkansas and Ronnie of Van Buren, Arkansas; one sister, Virgie Bolt of Belleville, Arkansas; several nieces and nephews; twenty-four grandchildren and twenty-eight great-grandchildren. Pallbearers included Eric, Derek, Dillion, Jerrod, Jeremy and Cory Yandell. Honorary pallbearers included Dan Yandell, Lloyd Adair, Adam Hale, Jamie Yandell, Patrick Scott, Paul Scott, Tray Broomfield and Jody Presson.

Scott County times
24 December 2003
GRADY JOE YANDELL

Gravelly--Funeral services for Grady Joe Yandell, 60, of Gravelly were held Tuesday, December 23, 2003 at 10 am at Harvey Assembly of God Church. Burial followed at Monroe Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Mr. Yandell died Saturday, December 20, 2003 in Gravelly. He was a logger and a member of the Harvey Assembly of God Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Arvil James Yandell, his mother, Pearlie Lillian Yandell Qualls and a brother. Survivors includ his wife, Linda Yandell of the home; a daughter Tanya Renea and husband Jason Henrey of Gravelly; two sons, Russell Edward Yandell and wife Michelle and Ricky Joe Yandell and wife Vallarie all of Plainview; two sisters, Dorothy Kelley of Booneville and Jetty Ross of Whiteoak, Texas; a brother, Paul Yandell and wife Shirley of Briggsville; six grandchildren, Shane and Brayden Yandell, Hunter and Jake Henry, and Megan and Katie Yandell. Pallbearers were James Yandell, JL Yandell, Greg Pierce, Chris Pierce, Jason Henry and Billy Lofland.

Scott County Times
9 October 2002
KENNETH EDWARD "POPS" YANDELL

WALDRON--Funeral services for Kenneth Edward "Pops" Yandell, 70, of Waldron were held Monday, October 7, 2002 at 2 pm at Waldron First Assembly of God Church. Burial followed at Friendship Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Mr. Yandell died Friday, October 4, 2002 in a Waldron hospital. He was a retired timber worker and attended Waldron Assembly of God Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Franklin and Liddie Yandell and a sister, Ella Irene McConnell. Survivors include four sons, Kenneth Charles Yandell of Hartford, Donnie Wayne Yandell and Jimmy Don Yandell both of Waldron and William Fry Yandell of Barling; a sister, Freda Mae Carter of Waldron; three brothers, LC Yandell of Dakota City, Nebraska and Opal Franklin Yandell and MC Yandell both of Waldron; eleven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Mike Yandell, David Yandell, Loyal Carter, Bruce Yandell, Louis White and Tommy Yandell. Honorary pallbearers were Robbie Ford, Steven McConnell, Harold Yandell and Freddie McConnell.

The Waldron News
6 December 2006
L.C. "JODY" YANDELL
(June 25, 1929 - Nov. 9, 2006)

L.D. "Jody" Yandell, 77, of Dakota City, Nebraska passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2006 at a local hospital. A funeral mass was held on Monday, November 13, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. also at St. Michael's Catholic Church with Father Dan Wittrock celebrating. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. Jody was born on June 25, 1929 to Frank and Liddie (Beard) Yandell in Harvey, Arkansas. He grew up and attended country school in Harvey. Jody worked in the logging industry in Arkansas until moving to Sioux City in 1952. He then worked at various meat packing companies. On December 31, 1960, he married Judy Ebel at the Cathedral of the Epiphany in Sioux City. Jody retired from the packinghouse in 1980. After his retirement, Jody started his own garden, which eventually grew to about 20 acres. He grew a variety of vegetables and Jody's famous sweet corn. Jody had been a member of the farmer's market in Sioux City for the past several years. He was also a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in South Sioux City, NE. Jody enjoyed going to coffee where he loved to visit with his many friends and especially at the farmer's market. Survivors include his wife Judy Yandell of Dakota City, NE; 1 daughter, Tracy Yandell of Omaha, NE; 3 sons, John Yandell and his wife Ann of Cedar Rapis, IA, and Jason Yandell and his wife Carol of Homer, NE; 7 grandchildren, Josh McNear, Jamie McNear, Michelle McNear, Aaron Yandell, Matthew Yandell, Gage Yandell, and Sayer Yandell; 2 great grandchildren, Hailey Botts and Skylynn McNear. His twin brother, M.C. Yandell and his wife Fern of Waldron, AR; brother, Opal and his wife Ola Mae Yandell of Waldron, AR; 1 sister, Frieda Carter of Waldron, AR; sister-in-law Dolores Livengood of Sioux City, IA; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Earl J. (Bud) and his wife Sally Foix of Omaha, NE. Several nieces, nephews and cousins. Jody was preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother, Kenneth Yandell, 1 sister, Renee McConnell, 2 brothers-in-law, Norman Livengood and Larry Ebel, 2 nephews, Darby Livengood and Gary Yandell. Serving as casket bearers were Josh McNear, Jamie McNear, Chris Foix, Aaron Yandell, Matthew Yandell and Sheli Livengood.

The Waldron News
1 March 2000
PAT YANDELL

Pat Yandell, 93, of Booneville, Arkansas died February 25, 2000 in a Ft. Smith hospital. He was a father, husband, and a Deacon at the Victory Baptist Church in Booneville. He ran the San Shop at the Tuberculosis Sanitorium for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Easter Yandell. Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. Monday, Feb. 28 at Victory Baptist Church in Booneville with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery in Booneville under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville. He is survived by his wife, Margie Yandell of the home; three daughters, Patricia Presson of Ft. Smith, AR, Betty Woods of Greenwood, AR and Sabra Jenkins of Sherwood, AR; one step-daughter, Nita Haas of Cabot, AR; one stepson, Gerald White of Bryant, AR; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Pallbearers were Ray Gossett, Granville Presson, Ferrel Woods, Byron Jenkins, Rick Woods and David Woods.

The Waldron News
17 March 1999
ROY EUGENE YANDELL

Roy Eugene Yandell, 82, of Danville, died Friday, March 12, 1999 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a farmer and a member of the Union Hill Freewill Baptist Church. He was also a veteran of WWII. Funeral service was at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 13 in Union Hill Freewill Baptist Church with burial at Lamb Cemetery near Waldron. Survivors include his wife, Dovie Yandell, of the home; three daughters: Barbara Haggard, of Blue Ball, Betty Tallmadge, of Blue Ball and Patricia Soderling, of Texarkana, Tex; one son, Donald Yandell, of Blue Ball; two sisters, Evelyn Hunt, of Waldron and Edna Slater, of Waldron; one brother, Allen Yandell, of Blue Ball; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Melvin Yandell, Jerry Yandell, Richard Yandell, Ricky Yandell, Ronnie Yandell and Jimmie Yandell. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

The Waldron News
18 July 2001
BILLY W. YARBER

Billy W. Yarber, 53, of Booneville, Arkansas died Saturday, July 14, 2001 in Booneville, Arkansas. Graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m. July 18, 2001 at Sugar Grove Cemetery at Sugar Grove, AR followed with burial under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville, Arkansas. He is survived by five sisters, Darlene Jones of Little Rock, AR, Carolyn Freeman of Sugar Grove, AR, Crystal Tyner of Booneville, AR, Teresa Heissler of Booneville, AR and Hester Scott of Booneville, AR; three brothers, Glendon Yarber of Booneville, AR, Wendol Yarber of Little Rock, AR and Willibey Jr. Yarber of Booneville, AR. Pallbearers will be Charlie Smith, Thomas Smith, Jackie Wilkins, Homer Wilkins, Rex Davis and Walker "Dinky" Scott.

The Waldron News
17 October 2007
ALBERTA YATES

Alberta Yates, 86, of Waldron, died Wednesday, October 10, 2007 in Fort Smith. She was a member of Waldron First Assembly of God and a homemaker. Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 13, 2007 at the First Assembly of God and burial at Duncan Cemetery under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home. She is survived by her husband, Albert Lee Yates of Waldron, AR; one daughter, Janet Musgrove and husband Harold of Mansfield, AR; four sons, Bill Yates and wife Marilyn of Alma, AR; Phil Yates and wife Glenda of Springdale, AR; Gene Yates and wife Dawn of Van Buren, AR and Gary Yates and wife Sharon of Van Buren, AR; nine grandchildren, Jacy and WEsley Musgrove, Sandy Swanner, Donishia Turner, Tony Yates, Laura and Ross White, Tiffany Yates and Twyla Sommons; six great grandchildren, Josh and Josiah Swanner, John and Ashley Turner, Dawsyn and Lundyn Smith, three grandsons-in-lw, Maj. James Swanner, Danny Turner and Shannon Simmons; one sister, Addie Carmack of Waldron; and one brother, Rev. Sam Waganer of Waldron. Pallbearers were Danny Turner, Shannon Simmons, Tony Yates, Ross White, Wesley Musgrove and John Turner.

Scott County Times
10 September 2003
CHARLES LARRY YATES

Charles Larry Yates, age 38 of Van Buren passed away Friday, August 29 in Waldron, Arkansas. He was the manager of the Wal-Mart Store in Waldron, and 32nd Degree Mason, an amateur radio operator and a Protestant. Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm Wednesday, September 3 at Waldron Church of the Nazarene followed by a graveside service at 3:30 pm Wednesday at Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren. Charles is survived by his parents, Donald Gene and Glenna Dawn Yates of Van Buren, his father Charles Larry Gayle, Sr. of Theodore, Alabama; one sister, Donishia Turner of Van Buren, one brother, Anthony Yates of Fort Smith, one niece, Ashley Turne, and one nephew, John Turner. Also surviving are his grandparents, Elsie Chrisman of Waldron, Abb and Alberta Yates of Waldron. Arrangements under the direction of Martin Funeral Home.

Scott County Times
3 July 2002
DESSIE DELLA YATES

Waldron--Funeral services for Dessie Della Yates, 97, of Waldron were held Tuesday, July 2, 2002 at Mulberry Baptist Church in Gravelly. Burial followed at Parks Cemetery at Nola under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Mrs. Yates died Sunday, June 30, 2002 at a Waldron nursing home. She was a homemaker and a member of Harmony Free Will Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Yates and a son, Galen Yates. Survivors include a son, Ernest Yates of Kansas City, Missouri; a brother, Wayland Defoor of Gravelly; and three grandchildren, Brenda Lighthill of Kansas City, Missouri, Sherry Cowell of Russellville and Linda Garvin of Kansas City, Missouri.

Scott County Times
14 December 2005
OSCAR YATES

Oscar Yates, Jr., 78, of Dayton, Arkansas passed away on Friday, December 9, 2005 in a Fort Smith hospital. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 12, 2005 at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Brown officiating and Todd Burris delivering the eulogy with interment in the Liberty Cemetery in Greenwood, Arkansas under the direction of the Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. Oscar was born on November 13, 1972 in Fourche Valley, Arkansas to Oscar Yates, Sr. and Alma Faye Yates. He served in the Navy during W.W. II and took part in the Bikini Atoll Atomic Bomb Test in 1946. During his life he was a barber, operated a lumber mill in New Mexico with his father, owned a Texaco station in Fort Smith and retired from Whirlpool after 23 years of service. He was a member of the Dayton Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Ola Faye Yates of the home; a daughter, Patsy Burris and husband Danny of Spiro, Oklahoma; two sons, Donald Yates and wife Becky of Dayton community and Ronnie Yates and wife Becky of Fort Smith, Arkansas; one sister, Nan Howard of Little Rock, Arkansas; and his mother, Alma Faye Yates of Dayton, Arkansas; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Oscar Yates, Sr. and his sister, Delma Faye Norman. Serving as pallbearers were Robert Burris, Jeremy Yates, Justin Yates, Cassey Yates, Roscoe Allen Yates and Alton Yates. Honorary pallbearers were Lindsey Yates, Denise Linker, Tiffany Yates, Andrea Yates, Trisha Burris and Kerri Burris. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. You may sign the online guest book and watch the video tribute by visiting: www.martinfuneralhomes.com.

Scott County Times
7 May 2003
DAVID MICHAEL YODER

Waldron--Funeral services for David Michael Yoder, 89, of Waldron will be held Wednesday, May 7, 2003 at 2 pm at Waldron Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Buffalo Cemetery at Boles under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Mr. Yoder died Friday, May 2, 2003 in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a retired carpenter and attended Waldron Freewill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Arria Warner and Mary Murray; and a brother, Chris Yoder. Survivors include a son, David Yoder of Abbeville, South Carolina; three step-sons, Lionel Windham of Sunnyvale, California, Leon Windham of Waldron and Hugh Windham of Bozeman, Montana; a brother, Roy Yoder of Phoenix, Oregon; seven grandchildren including Mike Yoder of Moyuch, North Carolina; and eight great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Mike Yoder, Lionel Windham, Hugh Windham, Leon Windham, Bird Vines and LD Vines.

Scott County Times
27 July 2005
DELMA YOUNG

Delma Young, age 72, of Nella, Arkansas died Monday, July 18, 2005 in a Mena hospital. She was a homemaker and a Catholic. She is survived by one daughter, Diane Henderson of Aurora, Colorado; one honorary daughter, Charlene Moudy of Waldron; one son, George "Steve" Randle of Garden City, Kansas; one aunt, Nita Sargent of Texas; one sister, Betty Randle of Garden City, Kansas; three brothers, Donald and Jim Hambleton both of Waldron, Butch Hambleton of Corpus Christi, Texas; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Memorial services were held at 3:00 pm Friday, July 22, 2005 at New Life Center under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.

Scott County Times
13 April 2005
DENNIS YOUNG

Dennis Young, age 42 of O'Fallon, Illinois died Monday, April 4, 2005 in a hospital. He was retired after 20 years in the Air Force, serving in White Sands, New Mexico Lowry AFB, Colorado Osan Korea AFB and Scott AFB in Illinois. He worked as a Civilian contractor at Scott AFB after retirement. He was preceded in death by his father, James W. Young; grandfather, Olin Young; grandmother, Ina Mae Thomas; grandfather, Ed Angel; grandmother, Edna Angel and his uncle Gary "Pete" Young. He is survived by his wife Valarie Young; one son, Jeffery Young of O'Fallon, Illinois; mother, Elois Young of Waldron; one sister, Jennifer and her husband Travis Fulfer of Maumelle, Arkansas; five brothers, Jim of Waldron; David and his wife Lisa of Arkadelphia, Arkansas; Mike and his wife Kim of Lincoln; Kevin of Waldron and Paul and his wife Gloria of Newport News, Virginia; seven nieces, Lindsey, Emily, Danica, Shasta, Whitney, Amber and Lauren Young; four nephews, Matt and his wife Kristi Young; Josh, Cody and James A. Young; one great niece, Ashton Young; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Monday, April 11, 2005 at Temple Baptist Church with burial at Bush Cemetery at Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.

Scott County Times
16 April 2003
JACK WILLIAM YOUNG

Y-City--Jack William Young, 75, of Y-City, Arkansas died Tuesday, April 8, 2003 in his home. He was retired from the Monsanto Chemical Company and he attended the Chant Pentecostal Church. He was a veteran of WWII. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Wayne Young and his step-son, Bradley Joseph Kennedy. Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, April 10, 2003 at Chant Pentecostal Church with burial at Chant Cemetery in Y-City, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife, Betty; one step-daughter, Smokey Kimbrough of Greenwood, Arkansas; one son, Kenneth Young of Red Oak, Oklahoma; two step- sons, Duke Kennedy of Alvin, Texas and John Kennedy of Jena, Louisiana; one sister, Maxine Huddleston of Cauthron; eight grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. Pallbearers were Joshua Kennedy, John Wesley Kennedy, Jeffery Brown, Kevin Brown and Rudy Hess.

Scott County Times
7 February 2001
JAMES YOUNG

James Young, 63, of Waldron, Arkansas died February 3, 2001 in a Ft. Smith hospital. He was a Southern Baptist minister and a heavy machine operator and mechanic. Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m February 6, 2001 at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Bush Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife Elois; mother-in-law, Edna Angel of Waldron; one daughter, Jennifer Skinner of Conway, Arkansas; six sons, James Young of Waldron, David and his wife Lisa of Jefferson, Texas, Michael and his wife Kim of Waldron, Kevin Young of Conway, Arkansas, Dennis and his wife Valarie of O'Fallon, Ill., Paul and his wife Gloria of Anchorage, Alaska; mother, Ina Mae Thomas of Waldron; one sister, Anna Sue Rea and her husband Herman of Florresant, MO; three step-brothers, Harold Thomas of Waldron, Joe and Harley Thomas of Ft. Smith, Arkansas. Grandchildren are Mathew and his wife Kristy, Joshua, Lindsey, Emily, Cody, Danica, Shasta,Whitney, Jeffrey, Amber, Lauren, James, Matt and Ashley.

The Waldron News
12 April 2000
RICHARD ANDREW YOUNG

Richard Andrew Young, 78, of Waldron, Arkansas died Monday, March 27, 2000 in a Waldron hospital. He was a retired 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force, and a Presbyterian. Memorial service was at 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 31, 2000 at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Arkansas followed with burial under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife, Delma of the home; two daughters, Diane Henderson of Denver, CO and Teresa Kelly of Waldron, AR; six sons, John Young of California, James Young of Denver, CO, Matthew Randle and Steve Randle both of Waldron, AR, Joe Young and Ricky Young; two sisters, Jerry Lucas of Savannah, GA and Gail Thee of Atlanta, GA; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.