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Byrd, Lucy Mae Jeffryes -- Campbell, Elmora Elizabeth
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Lucy Mae Jeffryes Byrd, age 82, of Houston, AR, passed away Friday, June 22, 2007. She was the widow of Clyde Loren Byrd. She was born June 6, 1925 in Casa, AR, a daughter of James Edmond and Ethel Cherry Jeffryes. She was a member of the Pleasant Valley General Baptist Church and a retired thread trimmer for Levi Strauss and Company.
Survivors include four sons, Ralph W. and Ray L. Byrd both of Houston; Randell L. Byrd of Conway and Ronald S. Byrd of Bryant; two daughters, Carolyn J. Harmon of Conway and Karen Laramie of Newalla, OK; two brothers, A. J. Jeffryes of Mantua, OH and Harley Jeffryes of Conway; one sister, Velma Corder of Perryville; 25 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
Funeral service was June 25, at Pleasant Valley General Baptist Church with her sons, Rev. Randell L and Rev. Ronald S. Byrd officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery near Houston, AR, by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton, AR. Grandsons served as pallbearers. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 27, 2007)
Lois P. Byrum, age 83, a resident of Russellville, AR, died Sunday, April 23, 2000 at the Dardanelle Hospital at Dardanelle. She was born on October 30, 1916 in Pope Co. AR, to J. F. and Harriett Martin Hedgepeth. Mrs. Byrum was a Homemaker, the widow of the late Eugene Byrum and was also preceded in death by a son, Wayland Gene Byrum. She attended the Oakland Heights Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law James R. and Virginia A. Byrum of Russellville; two daughters and sons-in-law Shirley and James Tucker, Dardanelle; Pat and Donald Birge of Russellville, AR; one sister, Virgie Price of Russellville. Several Grandchildren and great Grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 2 pm Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at the Humphrey funeral Chapel officiated by Rev. Ronnie Birge. Burial will be at Rest Haven memorial Park at Russellville. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p. m. Tuesday at the funeral home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 26, 2000)
Aged Man Takes Life At Bluffton. . Joe Caddell, age 79, of Ola was found dead Tuesday, April 12, at the home of E. J. Black of Bluffton, where he had been visiting. Investigation by officers and friends Wednesday revealed that he had committed suicide as a result of taking rat poison.
Mr Caddell was a recipient of the Welfare Department and had but one known survivor a brother, Will Caddell of Carlsbad, N. Mex.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at Waltreak. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 14, 1949)
Elnora "Cuzo" Foster Cain, age 81 of Dardanelle, AR died Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at River Valley Medical Center. She was born October 30, 1928 at Centerville to the late Jess and Rosie Keeling Foster.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Macklin "Son" Cain.
Survivors include several nieces, nephews, cousins and their spouses; sisters-in-law, Lillian Cain and Nina Cain; brother-in-law, Joe Cain.
Funeral services were September 30, 2010, at the Centerville Assembly of God Church with John David Keeling and Barry Turnbow officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery. Pallbearers Leonard Keeling, Junior Turnbow, Jimmy Davenport, Blake Walters, Steve Turnbow, Brad Steely, Scott Steely. Honorary Pallbearers Staff of the Dardanelle Nursing and Rehab Center. In Lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Centerville Assembly of God Church, P. O. Box 152, Centerville, Arkansas 72829. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 6, 2010)
George Cain, Sr. age 95, of Russellville, died Tuesday, November 25, 2003, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was born August 5, 1908, at Bude, Mississippi and was the son of the late Dempsey and Rhoda Thornhill Cain. He was a retired farmer. He was a former member and helped pioneer the Church of God in Eudora, Arkansas, the Church of God in Russellville and was a member of the Faith Church in Dardanelle.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eva Cain and a son, Rufus Cain.
Survivors include his wife, Edna Cain of Dardanelle; five sons, Edward and Roy Cain of Russellville, Edgar Cain of Cave City, Arkansas, George Cain, Jr. and Billy Wayne Cain of Dover; three daughters, Louise Sugg of Ft. Smith, Arkansas, Thelma Stacey of Okemah, Oklahoma and Myrlene Cossey of Yakama, Washington; a step-daughter, Cilestene Jay of Dardanelle; thirty six grandchildren, fifty seven great-grandchildren, and thirty five great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services were Friday, November 28, at Shinn Chapel, with Rev. Roy Cain, Rev. Edgar Cain, Rev. Eddie Cossey and Rev. David Jay officiating. Burial was in Rest Haven Memorial Park, under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to the world missions of the giver's choice. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 3, 2003)
Mr. Harold D. "Dick" Cain, age 73, of Centerville, AR died Sunday, July 20, 1997 at Baptist Rehabilitation Hospital in Little Rock, AR. He was a member of the Centerville Church of Christ and a carpenter. He was born April 16, 1924 in Centerville, AR to the late Mack and Cora Bryson Cain.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Morris and Bryson Cain and one sister, Meredith Webb.
Survivors include wife, Nina Cain of Centerville; a son and daughter-in-law, Harold Wayne and Kathy Cain of Rover; daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Billy Walters of Russellville; two brothers, Joe W. Cain of Cabot and Macklyn Cain of Dardanelle; four sisters, Modean Birkhead, Reba Davenport and Mary Clark all of Little Rock and Hallie Davenport of Russellville; two grandsons, Heath Wayne Cain of Rover and Blake Joseph Walters of Russellville; also included are a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be July 23 at 10:00 a. m. at the Centerville Church of Christ by Steve Sorrells. Interment will follow in the New Hope Cemetery. Services under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were J. B. Turnbow, Burl McAnulty, Kenneth Taylor, Clem Essinger, Virgil Spears and Jack Storey. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 23, 1997)
Harold Wayne Cain, age 47, of Rover, died Monday, November 5, 2001 at his home Mr. Cain was born September 11, 1954 in Little Rock, AR. He was a graduate of Arkansas Tech University, County Executive for the Yell County Farm Service Administration, a member of the Arkansas Valley Horse Show Association and the Centerville Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his father, Harold D. Cain.
Survivors are his wife, Kathy Morrison Cain; one son, Heath Cain of Rover; his mother, Nina Nuckols Cain of Centerville; one sister, Diane Walters of Dover and several nephews and nieces.
Services were Thursday, November 8, 2001, at 10:00 a. m. at the First Baptist Church, in Rover with Rev. Elvin McDill and Brother Steve Sorrells officiating. Interment will be in Hunt's Chapel Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Visitation was Wednesday, 6 to 7:30 p. m. Pallbearers were David Whisenhunt, Garry Clements, Ronnie "Red" Smith, Chad Norton, Steve Warren, Gene Lowrey; Honorary: Dr. Jim Wellons, Donnie Fowler, Gary Roberson, Mack Hayden. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 14, 2001)
Macklin (Son) Cain, 78 of Dardanelle died Tuesday, December 14, 2004 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. He was born September 13, 1926 at Centerville, Arkansas to the late Mack and Cora Bryson.
He is preceded in death by three brothers, Morris, Bryson and Harold Cain; four sisters, Modean Birkhead, Reba Davenport, Meredith Webb, Hallie Davenport.
Survivors include his wife, Elnora Foster Cain of Dardanelles on brother, Joe Cain of Cabot; one sister, Mary Lee Clark of Cabot; several nephews and nieces.
Services were held Friday, December 17, 2004 at Corn well Chapel, Dardanelle with Rev. C. R. Young and John David Keeling officiating. Internment was held in New Hope Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Barry Turnbow, Billy Waters, Jimmy Davenport, Leonard Carl Keeling, Junior Turnbow and Johnny Johnston. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 22, 2004)
Dover Douglas Caldwell, age 86 of Dardanelle, died Sunday, June 20, 2010 at his home. He was born April 21, 1924 in Plainview, AR to the late Robert and Belle Compton Caldwell. He was a WWII Army Veteran.
He is preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Arvin, Sidney and Chester Caldwell.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Frances Bates Caldwell of Dardanelle; two daughters, Janet Runshang and husband, Bud of Homosassa, FL, Peggy Caldwell of Danville; a sister, Margaret Estalene Chappell of Russellville; a brother, Everett Caldwell and wife, Helen of Orange, CA; seven grandchildren, Charles (Rusty) Hottinger of Russellville, Kevin Hottinger and wife, Stacey of Dardanelle, Jeff Robinson and wife, Stacey of Dardanelle, Bradley Robinson and wife, Carrie of Springdale, Kristie Weaver of Russellville, Jessica and Sidney Muse of Danville; six great-grandchildren, Hunter and Greyson Hottinger of Dardanelle, Devin Aubut and Cole Robinson both of Springdale, Samantha Brimm of Atkins and Dalton Perkins of Ola; one foster brother, J. L. Martin of Dardanelle; and one special companion, Oscar the Dog.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 24, 2010, 10:00 a. m. at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Brother Gene Littleton officiating. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle with Military Honors by Boyce Woods VFW Post #3141. Visitation will be held today, Wednesday, 6:008:00 p. m. at the chapel. Pallbearers will be Bill Christy, Benny Bolin, Chuck Standridge, Jerry Hottinger, Ardon Wurst, and Mike Whitbey. Honorary pallbearers will be Glen Moudy, Ron Olsen, Lewayne Holt, J. L. Martin, and the Dardanelle Volunteer Fire Department. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 23, 2010)
James E. Caldwell (Pa Caldwell), age 86, of Carter Cove, Lake Nimrod, AR died Tuesday, July 3, 2007, while enjoying one of his favorite activities, fishing on the lake. He had lived at Lake Nimrod since his retirement over 20 years ago. He was a World War II United Stated Navy Veteran. He was a people person who loved his family dearly. He valued all the friends he made over the years, most recently those at Lake Nimrod. When you think of James, drive by where he lived or catch "a big one", smile and remember that he lived a long, happy life and is now with his Savior
He was preceded in death by his young son, Little Jimmy, his parents and two brothers and two sisters.
He is survived by his son, Ronny Caldwell of Mabelvale, and Ronny's children and grandchildren, Jason and Jenny Caldwell, Clayton and Lindsey, and Scott Caldwell, daughter and son-in-law, Allen and Shirley Hendricks of Maumelle, and their children and grandchildren, Tosha and David Kinder, Ethan, Drew, and baby Ava, and Todd Hendricks. He is also survived by one brother, Ed Caldwell of Cabot, and two sisters, Dorothy Boyles of Cabot and Tiny Fischbach of Delphos, OH.
A casual celebration of James life was held, July 7, 2007 at Oakland Cemetery, 2101 Barber Ave, Little Rock. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 11, 2007)
Joseph A. Caldwell was born in 1875 and died February 1, 1952.
He is survived by two sons, Carl Caldwell, Okla. City and Clifford Caldwell, Watend, Calif.; three daughters, Mrs. Eula Mize, Houston, Tex. Mrs. Thelma Vastine, Houston and Mrs. Edith Witcher of Austin, Ark. with whom he has made his home the last few years. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 14, 1952)
Lloyd M. "Bill" Caldwell, age 77, of Little Rock, AR passed away on Friday, January 12, 2007. He was born August 2, 1929, in Harkeys Valley, AR, to the late Mark and Elsie Reynolds Caldwell. The youngest of eight children, he worked as a young boy with his family logging in Yell County. He was a truck driver for over 50 years and retired from AFCO Steel after over 22 years of service. He was a hard working man who enjoyed both gospel and country music and even played guitar. He was a member of Oak Park Baptist Church. An animal lover, he will be missed by his two cats, Ginger and Blue. Bill faithfully attended cardiopulmonary exercise classes at St. Vincent's for 5 years and enjoyed spending that time with the friends there.
He was preceded in death by his siblings, Mary and Mae Martin, Carmel Hull, and Ben, Reece, Henry and Maxine Caldwell.
Surviving are his wife of 15 years, Kela Caldwell; six children, Rick Caldwell, Kelly Jones, Wayne Caldwell, Cindy Saulsbury, Gene Nolen, Jr. and Glen Nolen; eight grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews and many other extended family and friends.
Funeral services were at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills, Alexander, AR on January 16, 2007. Interment was in Forest Hills Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 5600 West 12th Street, Little Rock, AR 72204. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 24, 2007)
Mary Lee Caldwell, age 91, of Belleville, AR died Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at Aaline Memorial Hospital in Benton, AR. She was born April 6, 1915 in Belleville to the late Jim and Frances Few Smith. She was a homemaker and mother. She was the granddaughter of William Few, who donated the land for the City of Belleville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dow Caldwell; a brother, Ben Smith and a stepdaughter, Anna Sue Flippin.
Survivors include, two daughters, Frances Walker of Benton, AR and Carol Duncan of Belleville, AR; step children, Dale Caldwell of Texas, Mary Keck of Alaska; five grandchildren, Wayne and Lewis Walker both of Benton, AR; Michelle Fowler of Danville, Gary Noblett of Belleville and Chris Noblett of No Little Rock, 9 step-grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 14 step-great grandchildren; and nine great-great grandchildren.
Service was June 16 at the Cornwell Chapel in Danville with Rev. Kenneth Johnson officiating. Burial was in Russell Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Wayne Walker, Lewis Walker, Gary Noblett, Chris Noblett, Jason Fowler and George Morris.
(WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 21, 2006)
Rev. Charles C. Cale, age 71, died Monday (1953) in his home in Chickalah. He was an ordained Presbyterian minister and had served at Gum Springs for many, years. He was a member of Bright Star Lodge No. 213, Royal Arch Masons and owner of a mercantile business at Chickalah for the past 50 years.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Julia Smith Cale; a son, Glendon Cale, Little Rock; two brothers, Dr. Walter Cale, Atkins, and Willie Cale, Holdenville, Okla, and two sisters Mrs. Fred Burnett of Russellville and Mrs. Bob Campbell, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 7/2/1953)
Betty C. Harris Caler, age 71 of Casa, died Sunday, January 18, 2009 at Morrilton Healthcare. She was born March 4, 1937 in Morrilton, AR to the late C. J. & Rose Lee Meeks Harris. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Casa.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husbands Eschel Harris and Willie Caler; two brothers, James & Charles Harris.
Survivors include brother and sister-in-law, Allan and Lillie Harris of Casa, several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Funeral service was held Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at Casa First Baptist Church with Joe Phillips officiating. Burial was at Casa Cemetery. Pallbearers were Darvin Reno, Marvin Rainey, Ray Tindel, Keith Brixey, Jimmy Stewart, and Stanley Wagner. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 21, 2009)
Willie Eugene Caler, age 78 of Casa, died Tuesday, December 6, 2005 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. Born March 12, 1972 in Elkins, he was the son of the late Thomas James and Mary Davenport Caler. He was a retired Fayetteville City Road Department and University of Arkansas Dairy Farm employee. He was a WWII Army Veteran.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Clyde, Rubert, and Connie Caler.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Harris Caler; three sons, Dawain Caler of Cave Springs, Marvin Caler of Huntsville and Doug Caler of Springdale; four daughters, Evelyn Wilson, Kathy Spencer and Shirley Caler all of Fayetteville and Brenda Remaley of Greenwood; two brothers, Roy Caler of Elkins, and Jeff Caler of Oklahoma; two sisters, Dessie Brong and Bessie Heath both of Oregon and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were at Casa Cemetery with Rev. Gene Tanner officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 14, 2005)
Arthur Houston "Art" Callahan, age 58, of Danville, AR died Wednesday, November 3, 1999 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. He was born February 14, 1941 in Haskel, Saline County, AR to the late Ovie and Gladys Stirman Callahan. He taught school for the Bryant Schools, was a former principal and teacher at MacNeil, AR. He then moved to Camden, AR where he worked for International Paper as their plant manager for 12 years. He then became the plant manager for Wayne Farms in Danville and retired after 16 years. He was a member of the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Danville, AR and a past Sunday school teacher.
He is survived by his wife, Martha Schloh Callahan; two sons and daughter-in-law, Michael A. and Shannon Gaye Callahan of Little Rock, AR and Terry Lyn Callahan of Danville, AR; three sisters, Joyce Cooper, June Ramsey and Shirley Jones all of Benton, AR; two granddaughters, Kaitlyn and Rachel Callahan both of Little Rock, AR; his mother-in-law, Wanda Schloh of DeQueen, AR and several nephews and nieces.
Services were November 6, 1999 at Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Danville, AR with Bro. Bill Canard officiating. Interment was at Earl Ladd Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Tom Harvill, Ronnie Cescaline, Paul Bair, Doyle Fowler, Jeff Gillespie, Jeff Braden, Steve Westcott and Darrell Westcott. Honorary were J. T. Ray, T. A. McConnell, Kenny Vosburg, Freddie Joe Johnson and A. G. Morrison. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 10, 1999)
Natalie Grace Callahan, entered God's arms July 27, 2004 as a stillborn child. She weighed 5 lbs. 9 oz s and was 191 inches long. Family memorial services were held on Thursday, July 29, 2004 at 2:00 p. m. in the Whittington Cemetery located in Mount Ida.
Survivors include her parents, Terry and Erin Callahan of Danville; a brother, Luke Callahan of Danville; grandparents, Martha Callahan of Danville, Ron and Mary Cescaline of Story, AR and Jimmy and Carolyn Smith of Mount Ida; great grandparents, Otis and Dortha Mullenix of Mount Ida, Aline Smith of Mount Ida and Wanda Schloh of DeQueen, along with many other family and friends.
Don t let them say I wasn t born, That something stopped by heart, I felt each tender squeeze you gave, I ve loved you from the start. Although my body you can t hold, It doesn t mean I m gone, This world was worthy, not, of me, God chose that I move on. I know that pain that drowns your soul, What you are forced to face, You have my word, I ll fill your arms, Someday we will embrace. You ll heat that it was "meant to be God doesn t make mistakes, But that won t soften your worst blow, Or make your hearts not ache. I m watching over all you do, Another child you ll bear, Believe me when I say to you, That I am always there. There ll come a time, promise you, When you will hold my hand, Stroke my face and kiss my lips, And then you ll understand. Although I ve never breathed your air, Or gazed into your eyes, That doesn t mean I never "was" An angel never dies. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 4, 2004)
Mrs. Bernice Callan, age 64, of Dardanelle, AR, died Monday, September 20, 1999 at the St. Anthony's Medical Center in Morrilton, AR. She was the daughter of the late Furman and Jewella Fitzpatrick Stewart. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women's club, Eastern Star, and was retired from the Dardanelle Hospital as a LPN.
Survivors include her husband, Rex L. Callan, Sr. of Dardanelle; a son, R. L. Callan, Jr. of Jacksonville, AR; a daughter, Martha K. Reed of Dardanelle; grandchildren, Russell Parker, Wendy Parker, Christopher Reed, Kurt Reed, Kyle Reed, Shanna Callan, James Allen Cochran and Jason William Cochran; great grandchildren, Jeremy Parker, Kaithlyn Cochran and Kerrie Cochran.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Garland Fitzpatrick.
Graveside service will be today, Wednesday, September 22 at 10:00 a. m. at the Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle, AR. Arrangements by Dardanelle Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 22, 1999)
Rex Lamont Callan, age 81 of Dardanelle, died Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was born July 13, 1928 in Yell County to the late Roy and Laura Keller Callan.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Fitzpatrick Callan.
Survivors include a daughter, Martha Kay and husband Bill Reed of Dardanelle; a son, Rex L. Callan, Jr., of Arkadelphia; seven grandchildren, Russell Parker, Wendy Ledbetter, Christopher, Kurt and Kyle Reed, Shanna Moudy, and Joseph Callan; two step-grand sons, James Allen and Jason Cochran; five great-grandchildren, and four step-great grandchildren. He was an auto mechanic for nearly 40 years, but his real passion was music. He was a member of the Arkansas Bluegrass Association, a certified judge for Bluegrass Fiddle Contests and played in a band, "Lost Mountain"
Graveside services were Saturday, February 15, 2010 at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle with Rev. Mike Smith officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 17, 2010)
Michelle Lewis Callaway, age 44, of Greenwood, formerly of Havana, AR died Monday, December 8, 2008 at Sparks Hospital in Fort Smith, AR.
Funeral willbe 10 a. m. today, Wednesday, December 10 at the Western Yell County Church of Christ in Havana. Burial will be in Moores Chapel Cemetery near Waveland. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. See complete obituary next week. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 10, 2008)
Michelle Lewis Callaway lost her long and courageous battle with cancer on December 8, 2008 at Sparks Regional Medical Center Peachtree Hospice Unit. Michelle was born August 31, 1964 to Junior and Georgia Lewis of Waveland. She was a member of the Community Church of Waveland and since moving to Greenwood, she attended the First Methodist Church of Greenwood.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Oscar Ruben Fredrick and Arthur Lee and Reba Myrle Lewis and Oresta Foster. Michelle is survived by her husband Bobby of the home; two sons, Braylee Alan Callaway and Tyler Fredrick Callaway of the home; her parents, Junior & Georgia Lewis of Waveland; a brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Mary J. Lewis of Conway; sister-in-law, Tammy Webb of Brokenbow, Oklahoma; nephews, Dalton & Austin Lewis of Conway, Coulton Webb of Brokenbow, Oklahoma; nieces, Nicole and Abigail Lewis of Conway, Bailey Webb of Brokenbow, Oklahoma; aunt, Katherine Johnson of Booneville; uncles, Dennis Lewis of Fort Smith, Johnny Lewis of Magazine; grandmother, Lila M. Foster of Danville.
Michelle worked for over 20 years at Sparks Regional Medical Service in Food Service, Nursing Service and EKG until she developed cancer in 2000. She enjoyed going to car races and walking. A neighbor said that if anyone could walk off cancer it would be Michelle.
Funeral services were held at the Western Yell Church of Christ in Havana, on December 10, 2008 with John McCourt and Rev. David Hawkins officiating. Burial was held in Moores Chapel Cemetery in Waveland. Pallbearers were Rich Tomecka, Eddy Bruce, David Turner, Steve Davis, Larry Harger and James Adair. Honorary pallbearers were former co-workers in the EKG Department of Sparks Regional Medical Center, Penny Gipson, Dr. Phillip Tippin, Dr. Steven Edmondson and Dr. Issam Makhoul, Nursing Staff of Infusion Room. In lieu of flowers the family requests that you support the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Foundation of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 4301 W. Markham St. 623, Little Rock, AR 72205. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 17, 2008)
Betty F. Calvin, age 55, died at her residence Monday, June 11, 2001. She was born August 24, 1945 at Stillwater, OK to George B. and Susan Elizabeth (Grace) Fink now of Dardanelle, AR and married H. R. "Bill" Calvin Jr. at Kingsville July 2, 1966. She was a graduate of Texas A&I University in Kingsville and a member of the Alpa Chi Omega Sorority. In 1973, she and her family moved to Raymondville where she taught at Raymondville High School for 26 years. She was the Yearbook-Newspaper Advisor, UIL Coordinator, typing teacher, and taught many business classes through the years. She was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Teaching Sorority and before retiring in December 1999 she was the public relations contact for RISD. She was an active member of the community and volunteered much of her time in various programs such as Little League president and Raymondville Tennis Assn. Throughout the years in Raymondville she was actively a part of the First United Methodist Church as a choir member and began the handbell choir years ago. She was involved in the Texas and International Flying Farmers Assn. Traveling around the country and attending meetings regularly. She was the Texas Flying Farmers Newsletter Editor and Texas Flying Farmer Queen in 1993 and Woman of the year in 1994.
She is survived by her husband, H. R. "Bill" Calvin, Jr. of Raymondville, TX; one son and daughter-in-law, Brandon and Janet Calvin of Raymondville; one daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Mike Jackson of Lyford; her parents, George and Elizabeth Fink of Dardanelle, AR; three brothers, George and Tricia Fink of Kingsville, Paul Fink and Bruce and Lisa Fink all of Dardanelle, AR; five grandchildren and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was Friday at the First United Methodist Church in Raymondville with burial in the Raymondville Memorial Cemetery. The family request memorial contributions be made to First United Methodist Church or a charity of your choice. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 20, 2001)
Clyde Cameron, age 63, formerly of Havana, died December 29, 1980 in the Veterans Hospital in Santiago, California. He was reared by his aunt, the late Lois Heffington of Havana. He served with the Navy during World War II.
He is survived by two sons, Thomas and Donald of California; a brother, Clarence of California; and a sister, Thelma Eikleberry of Magazine, AR.
Burial was in California. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 1-14-1981)
Jesse Wayne Cameron, 19 of Magazine, went to be with his father in Heaven November 23, 2005. He was born March 24, 1986 in Booneville, AR. He was a 2004 graduate of Magazine High School. Gone but not forgotten, he was fun loving and had many friends and will be missed by all.
He is preceded in death by his father, Michael Wayne Cameron.
He is survived by his mother, Tammy June Finney Cameron of Paris, AR; sisters, Crystal Caldwell of Fort Smith, AR, Katie Cameron of Magazine, AR and Brandi Reed of Paris; grandparents, Marvin and Betty Cameron of Magazine, Bill Finney of Cabot, AR and Sarah Finney of Paris; uncles, Kevin Cameron of Ozark, MO and Danny Cameron of Forrest City, AR nephews, Cameron Reed of Pans and Jacob Caldwell of Fort Smith; several cousins and many other family members.
Funeral services were held Saturday, November 26, 2005 at Roller Chapel in Paris with burial in Liberty Cemetery in the Driggs Community under the direction of Roller Funeral Home, Paris. Pallbearers were Andrew Cameron, Mitchell Davis, Rvan Cameron, Randy Myers, Coleman Myers, Jeremy Cameron, Jacob Cameron and Charles Kelm. Honorary pallbearers were Pete Lovelace, Roy Carey, Boydy Farmer, Zane Diamond, Kevin Cameron and Danny Cameron. Memorial contributions may be made to Charity of Choice. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 30, 2005)
Ada Geraldine (Jerri) Campbell, age 83 of North Little Rock, passed away in the presence of her family December 21, 2006. She was a native of Russellville, AR where she was born on March 28, 1923 to Thomas Cleveland Faulkner and Daisy Bidler Faulkner. She was married in 1942 to Robert L. Campbell of Dardanelle who preceded her in death in April of this year.
She is survived by her brother, Jack Faulkner and his wife Martha of North Little Rock; a daughter, Nancy House and her husband Aniel House of Sherwood; a son, Thomas Campbell and his wife Beverly of Livingston, TX; 4 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
Funeral was held Tuesday, December 26, 2006 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Bro. Robert Harris officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. In lieu of flowers, family requests contributions to be made to Arkansas Hospice, 2405 East Parkway, Suite 3, Russellville, Arkansas 72802 or to your favorite charity. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 27, 2006)
Commits Suicide on Train Near Havana -- A passenger on the east bound train early Sunday morning, identified as Albert M. Campbell, age 36, cut his throat with a single-edge safety Razor blade just outside Havana and died before the train reached Havana. Campbell was on his way from San Pedro, Calif., to an unknown destination.
The conductor contacted Dr. Kent Grace from the Havana station, who met the train in Danville about 3 a.m. and removed the body. After removal of personal effects and identification papers by Deputy Sheriff Weatherall, the body was sent to the Cox Funeral Home in Paris. Examination of personal effects, including three billfolds, an accident insurance policy purchased with his ticket in San Pedro, February 27, 1947, two letters he had not mailed and a note containing two dollars and an address attached to his suitcase, indicated he was probably going to see his brother-in-law of Roling Fork, Miss., or his brother in Belzoni, Miss. Contents of the two letters indicated that Campbell's mind was deranged - he repeated over and over that the unions were spying on him, everybody was spying on him. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, March 6, 1947)
Courtney Campbell, age 88, of Dardanelle died Wednesday, October 2, 2002 at his daughter's home in Houston, AR. He was born November 24, 1913 in Danville; he was the son of the late Walter and Jenny Carter Campbell. He was a retired dairy farmer, and a member and elder of the Gum Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He served in the Army and was a WWII veteran.
Survivors are his wife of 68 years, Madge Roberts Campbell; a son and his wife, Doyle Bonnie Campbell of New Brocton, AL; two daughters and a son-in-law, Patsy David Womack of Houston, AR, Dianna Key of Dardanelle; a brother, Euel Campbell of Dardanelle; 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Services were Friday, October 4, 2002 at the Gum Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Charles Casto & Rev. Mark Davenport officiating. Interment was in Dacus Cemetery near Mt. George by Cornwell Funeral Home Dardanelle. Pallbearers were grandsons. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 9, 2002)
Delia Mae Campbell, age 82, a resident of Knoxville, died Friday, October 24, 2003, at Saint Edward Mercy Medical Center in Fort Smith. She was born September 22, 1921, at Casa to the late Ernest Elmer and Anne Stewart Raney. She attended the Knoxville Baptist Church; enjoyed gardening, flowers, fishing, and sightseeing and was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Campbell; a sister, Maxine Gist; and 2 brothers, Jeff "Boots" and Harold Rainey.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Darrell and Marilyn Campbell of Van Buren; 2 brothers, Glenn Elmer Rainey of Knoxville and Irvin Raney of Ola; 2 sisters, Charlene Scoles of Centerville and Imogene West of Russellville; 2 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren and other relatives and friends.
Funeral was Tuesday, October 28, 2003 at the Shinn Chapel with Rev. Denver Robinson officiating. Burial was in Aunt Dilly Cemetery at Casa under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Active pallbearers were nephews. Honorary pallbearers were Dennis Gist, Jimmy Birkhahn, Jerry Birkhahn, and Gerald Birkhahn. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Arkansas Affiliate, Inc. 212 Natural Resources Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205-1573. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 29, 2003)
Edna Madge Campbell, age 88 of Dardanelle died Tuesday, August 16, 2005 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born November 13, 1916 in the Gum Springs Community, Yell County, Arkansas. She was a homemaker and mother, and a member of the Gum Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Courtney Campbell.
Survivors are one son, Doyle Campbell of New Brockton, AL two daughters, Patsy Womack of Houston, AR, Dianna Campbell of Dardanelle seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren
Services were held on Saturday, August 20, 2005 at the Gum Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Interment was in Dacus Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 24, 2005)
Mrs. Elmora Elizabeth Campbell aged 67 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bob Caviness, at Gravelly Monday night, April 9th, 1917, after an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Campbell, whose maiden name was Cotton, was born in Simpson County, Tenn. June 22, 1850, and with her parents moved to Yell County in girlhood. In 1867 she was united in marriage to John H. Campbell, who died in 1890. Until about 15 years ago, when she moved to Mesa, Ariz. Mrs. Campbell had resided in this city, She was a woman of many virtues, a devoted wife, a faithful mother and a devout follower of the meek and lowly Nazareen.
She is survived by two daughters and four sons Mrs. Bob Caviness, of Gravelly; Mrs. W. W. Gardner, of Baker, Ore. W. A. Campbell, of Poteau, Okla. R. A. Campbell, of Oilton, Okla. John Campbell, of Mesa, Ariz. Jesse Campbell, of El Paso, Tex. She is also survived by three sisters and four brothers Mrs. W. C. Grace, of Mesa, Ariz. Mrs. Josie Blackwell, of Denver, Colo. Mrs. Mattie HaliiBurton, of this city, and L. R. Cotton, C. B. Cotton, W. D. Cotton, and R. S. Cotton, of this city, and W. E. Cotton, of Carrollton, Miss. The P-D joins the many friends of the surviving relatives in extending sympathy. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Mary Fowler Leek, Newspaper: Post-Dispatch, Dardanelle, Arkansas, 4/12/1917)
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