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Cowger, James Ira -- Crain, Jack Henderson, Jr.
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James Ira Cowger, 79, civic leader, pharmacist and farmer, who formerly was a teacher and at one time Yell County School Supervisor, died at the clinic here Saturday. After he left the teaching profession, he was in the mercantile business in Gravelly before moving to Danville in 1920. Soon afterwards he opened the Cowger Drug Store. He was a deacon in Danville Baptist Church and a Sunday school teacher.
In addition to his widow, Mrs. Ophelia Cowger of Danville, he is survived by three sons, Cleo of Danville, J. I. Jr. of Abilene, Texas, and E. L. of Fabens, Texas; four daughters, Mrs. R. C. Parks of Belleville, Miss Vivian Cowger of Danville, Mrs. Roy McNeal of Nimrod and Mrs. R. B. Mills of North Little Rock; a brother, Will of Wyandotte, Mich. and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Jane Hudson of Ft. Smith, Mrs. Fronia Tinsley and Mrs. Lydia Smith of Paris.
Funeral services were conducted in Danville Baptist Church at 2:30p. m. Monday by the Rev. John A. Freeman and the Rev. Charles Finch. Burial was in Danville Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 30, 1948)
John P. "Flip" Cowger, age 87 of Dardanelle died Monday, March 1, 2010 at his home. He was born April 18, 1922 at Garden Bottoms to the late John H. and Maude (Limbird) Cowger.
He is preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Daisy Elizabeth Walker of Russellville, Edna McKeown of Dardanelle; and his wife Sarah Frances (Bost) Cowger of 65 years from Atkins.
Flip attended Dardanelle Elementary School; graduated from High School at Wentworth Military Academy in Lexington, Missouri and completed one year of college at Wentworth before being drafted as a commissioned Officer for the Army in 1942. Flip transferred from the Infantry to the Army Air Corps and served as a pilot on the B-24 (Liberator) Bomber during World War II. In 1944, on his 21st mission, his plane was shot down over Stuttgart, Germany. He was the only survivor of a crew of ten and became a prisoner of war for seven months in a German Prison Hospital. He suffered a broken back and burns when he parachuted from the burning plane, and later caught pneumonia. He received the Purple Heart and the Air Medal with Clusters. Flip received the Pillar of Progress Award in 1982 from the Dardanelle Chamber of Commerce. He was honored by the Chamber of Commerce as the Grand Marshall of the Christmas Parade in 1983. He was a former President of the Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of the Mt. Nebo Chicken Fry for two years. Flip was a founding member of the Yell County Mounted Patrol where he was Commander for 20 years and was the instigating person for the Rodeo Grounds being built. He received the Fourth Quarter Award from the Dardanelle Sand Lizards Boosters in 1983. He was a farmer, a member of the Dardanelle Methodist Church, Dardanelle Industries, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Dardanelle Hospital Board, Dardanelle Housing Authority, and was a 32nd degree Mason. Flip was the retired director of the State Selective Service System where he worked for 25 years.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Philip B. and Betty Cowger of Russellville, John W. and Cathey Cowger of El Dorado; four grandchildren, Scarlet Yeager of Conway, Sarah Cowger of Russellville, Alan Cowger and Amber Cowger of El Dorado.
Memorial Service was March 5, 2010 at the Dardanelle United Methodist Church. Honorary Pallbearers Charlie Ellis, Kim Mickey, Robert Keenan, Jess George, Skip Berry, Richard Gillham, John Clement, Ronny Merritt and Members of the Yell County Mounted Patrol. Memorial Donations may be made to the Dardanelle First United Methodist Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 188, Dardanelle, AR 72834 or Arkansas Children's Hospital Foundation, 1 Children's Way, Little Rock, AR 72202. Cremation Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 10, 2010)
Naomi Horn Cowger, age 89, of Dardanelle, AR died Saturday, June 16, 2007 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born November 21, 1917 in Belleville, AR a daughter of J. R. (Jimmy) and Ollie Rutledge Horn. She was a homemaker and a member of the Chickalah United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Neil Bowie Cowger; five brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include a son, James W. and Leslie Bowen of Marietta, GA; two daughters, Pat and Keith Finkenbinder of Chickalah, AR and Sharon and Johnny Chiaro of Little Rock, AR; a sister, Dorothy Walters of California; five grandchildren; three great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held June 19, 2007 at the Chickalah United Methodist Church with Bro. Larry Johnson officiating. Burial was in Chickalah Hill Cemetery under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 27, 2007)
Mrs. Robert P. Cowger, aged 72, widow of Dr. Robert P. Cowger, died here Sunday, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert Begoon. Mrs. Cowger was a native of Chickalah and moved to Danville in 1904. She was a member of the Older of the Eastern Star and was a Baptist.
She is survived by four sons, Aubrey Cowger of Danville, Robert Cowger of Carlsbad, New Mexico, Dan Cowger of Anaheim, Calif. and Charles Cowger of El Dorado; three other daughters, Mrs. W. G. Hart of Tulsa, Mrs. W. Hancock of Sunray, Texas and Mrs. Janie Eckhart of Pampa, Tex.; three half brothers, B. H. Burnett of Russellville, Robert Burnett of Dallas and R. L. Burnett of California; three sisters, Mrs. Jessie Hames of Petaluma, Calif. Mrs. H. C. Scott of Norman, Okla. and Mrs. H. L. Mauldin of Amarillo, Tex. and 11 grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, October 16, 1952)
Mrs. Ruth Lewis Cowger, age 45, of Danville died of cancer at the Yell County Hospital Tuesday morning. She was a native of Yell County and member of the Danville Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Aubrey (Tobe) Cowger; one son, Lamar, and one daughter, Mary Dean of the home; a sister, Mrs. Dale Yarborough of Booneville, two brothers, Clarence Lewis of Camden and John Park Lewis of Fort Smith. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 20, 1956)
Thelma Gibbs Cowger, 90, of Dardanelle, died Friday, October 23, 2009, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, Arkansas. She was born October 27, 1918 in Malvern, Arkansas.
She is preceded in death by husband, Jackson K. Cowger; parents, Stella and Grover Gibbs; brothers, Bobby and Lawrence Gibbs; sister, Marquerite Black; and grandson, Clay Long.
Survivors include three daughters, Jill Sheets and husband Steve of Dardanelle, Jacquelyn Long of Bryant, Patricia Faught of Columbia, Maryland; grandchildren, Justin Sheets and wife Kala, Kayla Sheets all of Dardanelle, Clay Long of Russellville, Keith Long of Ft. Smith, Bill Faught of Columbia, Maryland, Jenna Bisegger and husband Jeff of Eldersburg, Maryland; great grandchildren, Parker Sheets of Dardanelle, Katlyn and Allison Bisegger of Eldersburg, Maryland; sisters, Frances Chandler and husband Jim of Haskell, and Janet Davis of Jacksonville.
Graveside service was at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 28, 2009)
Bobby Cox, age 60, of Greenwood, AR, died Sunday, June 22, 1997 at his home. He was retired from Acee-Hiland Dairy and was co-owner of Food Plus Grocery Stores. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War, member of the Greenwood Round Up Club, member of the American Brahman Association and was a major supporter of the Junior Livestock Auction of the Sebastian County Fair.
He is survived by his wife, Willo Cox of the home; one daughter, Georgeanna Cox of Rudy, AR; one step-daughter, Sue Carpenter of Ft. Smith; one son, Darren Cox of Greenwood; step-mother, Anna Cox of Greenwood; six sisters, Mary Ann Pitts of Springfield, MO, Betty Reano and Glenda Wallace both of Jenny Lind, AR, Patsy Jones of Ft. Smith, Charlcie McEntryre of Garland, TX and Doris DeGolier of Austin, TX; two brothers, Jerry Cox of Greenwood and Jack Harris of Dallas, TX; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Service was today, June 25, 1997, at the McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood. Burial was in the Liberty Cemetery in Greenwood. Pallbearers were Paul Rush, Frank Noland, Gerald Woody, George Holland, Bill Strozier and Sammy Moran. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 25, 1997)
Bobby Joe "Bob" Cox, age 68 of Ola departed this Earth to be with our Lord on Sunday, August 27, 2006 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. Born November 22, 1937 in Plainview, he was the son of the late Olgar and Lillie Mae Gallion Cox. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Ola and a carpenter for 30 years. He assisted in building lock and damns all around the United States, helped build the old Russellville School and the construction of AR Nuclear 1, and was a volunteer ambulance driver for Yell County.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Holbert Cox.
Survivors include four daughters and son-in-law, Donna and Glendon Graham of Mt. George, Dianne Foster and Susan Cavins both of Ola, Bobbie Meredith of Springdale; brother, Billy Cox of Santa Barbara, CA; two sisters, Evola Whitlow of Plainview, Nina Jean Davis of St. Louis, MI; nine grandchildren, Jacquelyn McKern, Nicholas Graham, Dylan Foster, Joshua Foster, Alicia Foster, Nicole Meredith, Kacie Marshall, Ashley Cavins and Matthew Cavins and three great-grandchildren, Emily and Allison Foster and Paris Enriquez; host of nieces and nephews and JoAnn Barnes Marshall, the mother of his children.
Memorial services will be held 2:00 p. m. today, Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at Cornwell Chapel in Danville with Ronny Barnes Deacon of First Baptist Church of Ola officiating. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Visitation 1 to 2 p. m. before the service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 30, 2006)
Mrs. Cordelia Robison Cox, 80, of OLA, died Saturday. Mrs. Cox was a member of Ola Assembly of God Church.
Funeral will be at 10 a. m. Monday at Ola Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in Gillerd Cemetery near Mount Ida by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville.
Survivors are two sons, George Cox of Pasadena, Texas, and Harold Cox of Austin, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. Fay Smith of Ola; three brothers, Pat Robison of Mena, Jack Robison of Emmett, Idaho, and Raymond Robison of Idaho City, Idaho; a sister, Mrs. Ruby Golden of Ola; nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 5/16/1987)
Dorothy Maxine Cox, age 64, of Havana, AR died Saturday, April 26, 1997 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. She was born in Oklahoma, December 28, 1932 daughter of the late Andrew and Beryl Light Dill. She was a retired housekeeping supervisor for St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Gene Dill and Donald Dill and a sister, Rose Snyder.
Survivors include her husband, Gene Cox; two daughters, Barbara Bird of California and Lydia Abercrombie of Havana; two sons, Rodney Cox of California and Robert Cox of Havana; a son-in-law, John Abercrombie of Havana and a daughter-in-law, Vickie Cox of Havana; a twin brother, Dewey Dill of Marshall, AR; two sisters, Beulah Gann and Elsie Alsieo of CA; five grandchildren, Eric Knapp of CA, Brian Cox of Havana, Melissa Berry of CA, Rodney Cox, Jr. of CA and Carl Kirtley of Havana; and five great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was April 28 at the Upper Spring Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers were Brian Cox, Carl Kirtley, Eric Foster, Ronnie Wet and John Abercrombie. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 30, 1997)
Earl J. Cox, age 63, of Steve died Tuesday, August 1, 1969 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. He was a retired civil engineer for the United States Corps of Engineers, a veteran of World War II, a member of the Valley Home Baptist Church in Hollis and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Survivors include his wife, Odessa Spencer Cox; two daughters, Cassandra Cox of Little Rock and Kay Brucks of North Little Rock; his parents, Hollis and Jessie Cox of Steve; one sister, Edith Owens of Steve; two granddaughters, Gallic and Kate Brucks of North Little Rock.
Funeral services were Friday at Valley Home Baptist Church by Rev. Eddie Powers with interment at Nooner Cemetery. Arrangements and services by Dixon Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Ray Chism, John Overfelt, Bo Ross, Tommy Spencer, Gary Spencer, and William Gossett, Jr. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 8/1/1969)
Harold Dean Cox - Funeral services were held Monday for Harold Dean Cox, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James Cox of Danville, who are living at Bakersville, Ky, temporarily.
He is survived by his father and mother; three sisters, Glenda Carol, Lorene and Shera Jean; a brother, James Glendon Jr. and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Cox. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 YRS AGO, DANVILLE, ARKANSAS - Originally published on Thursday, June 10, 1954)
Hollis Cox, age 90, a resident of Steve, AR died Thursday, June 29, 1995 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born on February 22, 1905 at Steve, AR to William and Dixie Tidmore Cox. He married Jessie Sims on December 13, 1924 at Perry County, AR. He was a cattle farmer. He was a member of the Valley Home Missionary Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by one son, Earl J. Cox; one brother, Tom Cox and two sisters, Bertha Gossage and Hattie Hull.
Survivors include wife, Jessie Cox of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Edith and Bill Owens of Steve; daughter-in-law, Odessa Cox of Steve; three grandchildren, Bill Owens, Jr. of North Little Rock, AR, Cassandra Cox of Little Rock and Kay Cox Brucks of Steve, AR; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Maude Spears of Porterville, CA and Cora Blackwood of Pittsburg, CA; one brother, Luster Cox of Ben-ton, AR; several nieces and nephews and several friends.
Funeral services were July 1 at the Valley Home Missionary Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Eddie Powers and assisted by Rev. Joe Yates. Burial was at the Nooner Cemetery at Steve. Memorials may be made to the Valley Home Missionary Baptist Church. Pallbearers were Ronny Crawford, Kenneth Crawford, Jimmy Wells, Noel Marshall, Lee Yates and Oscar Yates, Jr. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 7-5-1995)
Ineda W. Midgett Cox, age 73, of Dardanelle, AR died Sunday, September 9, 2001 at her home in Dardanelle, AR. She was born November 22, 1927 in Vanndale, AR, daughter of the late Willie Levi and Effie Edna Meredith Midgett. She worked as a switchboard operator at St. Mary's Hospital and was a life member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 3141.
Survivors include her husband, G. W. Cox, Jr. a son, John Martin, Jr. West Memphis, AR; two daughters, Rachel M. Cox and Nita Cox Trehern both of Dardanelle; two sisters, Vernease Shahan, Wynne, AR and Peggy Currington of Argyle, FL; two brothers, Billy Midgett, Caldwell, AR and George Midgett of Coldwater, MS; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Funeral service was September 11, 2001 at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Howard Cox officiating. Burial was in the Graves Cemetery at Delaware, AR by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle, (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 12, 2001)
James Bryant Cox, age 70, died November 27, 1956 at his home in Danville. He was a lifelong resident of Yell County, a member of the Danville Masonic Lodge and a retired carpenter and farmer. Mr. Cox is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elsie Cox of the home; two sons, James Glendon of Muskogee, Okla. and Jesse Wayne of Irvington, Calif; one half-sister, Mrs. Minnie Linch Jones of Little Rock; two half brothers, Bentley Koonce Cox and Harold Vance of Okmulgee, Okla.; and eight grand children. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, December 6, 1956)
Jessie Sims Cox, age 98, of Plainview, AR died Friday, November 19, 2004 at her home. She was a daughter of the late Tandy and Nanny Jones Sims, she was born July 21, 1906 in Ava. She was a homemaker and the retired Postmaster for Steve, AR, where she served for 24 years from 1950 until 1974. She was a member of the Valley Home Missionary Baptist Church for more than 50 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Hollis D. Cox; a son, Earl Cox and a brother, Herbert Sims.
She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Edith and Bill Owens of Plainview, AR; a daughter-in-law, Odessa Cox of Plainview, AR; a grandson, Dr. Bill Owens of North Little Rock, AR; two granddaughters, Dr. Cassandra Cox of Little Rock, AR and Kay Cox of Plainview; two great granddaughters, Callie and Kate Brucks and two sisters, Faye Yates of Witcherville, AR and Addie Crawford of Hot Springs, AR.
Funeral service was Tuesday, November 23 at 2:30 p. m. at the Valley Home Missionary Baptist Church at Hollis, officiated by Rev. Jimmy Scott. Burial was in Nooner Cemetery at Steve, AR by Humphrey Funeral Service of Russellville, AR. Pallbearers Don & Ronnie Yates, Walter Carter, Mike Howard, Mike Brucks and Ronnie & Kenneth Crawford. Memorials may be made to the Arkansas Health Department Hospice, 404 North El Paso Ave. Russellville, AR 72801 or the Valley Home Missionary Baptist Church at Hollis. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 24, 2004)
Leslie Vernon Cox, age 88, of Dardanelle, AR died Saturday, August 30, 2003 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, AR. He was born August 22, 1915 in Delaware, AR to the late George Washington Cox, Sr. and Clara Epperson Cox. He was a lumberman and a member of the Delaware First Assembly of God Church where he served as a deacon and a trustee.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosa Lee Cox.
He is survived by a son, Billy Ray Cox of Russellville, AR; a daughter, Norma Willems of Subiaco, AR; a brother, G. W. Cox of Dardanelle; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; three step grandchildren and three step great grandchildren.
Funeral service was September 2, 2003 at the First Assembly of God Church in Dardanelle, AR with the Rev. Howard Cox officiating. Interment was in the Graves Cemetery in Delaware, AR under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle AR. Pallbearers were Mike Rickman, Jon T. Gentry, Steve Thomas, Chuck Thomas, Malcolm Cox and Keith Sanders. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 3, 2003)
Marilyn "Rachel" Cox, age 62, of Dardanelle, AR, died Thursday, November 18, 2004 at the Dardanelle Hospital. She was born July 4, 1942 at Russellville, AR to G. W. and Keith Malone Cox of Dardanelle.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Keith Cox; grandparents, George and Clara Cox and step-mother, Ineda Cox.
Survivors include, her father, G. W. Cox of Dardanelle; one sister and brother-in-law, Nita and Ed Jobe of Bryant, AR; two aunts, Jessie Blake of Dardanelle and Ella Rea of Conway; one uncle, Bobby Vandiver of Conway and many cousins.
Funeral service was November 20, 2004 at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Howard Cox officiating. Interment was in Graves Cemetery, under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Brad Bibbs, Bobby Lyons, Leroy Randall, Ed Jobe, Wilson Vandiver and Butch Booher. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 24, 2004)
Mrs. Patricia Ann Cox, age 66, of Belleville, AR died Sunday, November 17, 1996 at her home. She was retired from the Remington Arms Company, in Independence, MO, and was a official court reporter.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ora and Onita Hill McCormick; two brothers, Floyd and Charles McCormick.
Survivors include her husband, Leslie Cox; a son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Cherie Cox of Lee Summitt, MO; a sister, Ilileen Montgomery of Independence, MO; and a grandson, Jeff Cox of Raymore, MO.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 20, 1996 at 2:00 p. m. at the Upper Spring Creek Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Earl Stapleton officiating. Burial will be in the Upper Spring Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Leland Hall, Marvin Catlett, Ledain Rogers, Bob Ball, Harlon Patton, Johnny Burrows, Otis hall and Dale Taylor. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 11-20-1996)
Thomas W. Cox, aged 93, of Yukon, Okla. formerly of Steve (Yell County) died Sunday. (1-3-1988) He was a World War I Army veteran and a Baptist.
Survivors are a son, Verdell Cox of Steve; two daughters, Norma Campbell of Seal Beach, Cal. and Glenda Segress of Yukon; two brothers, Hollis Cox of Steve and Luster Cox of Benton; three sisters, Maude Spears of Porterville, Cal., Hattie Hull of Plain-view (Yell County) and Cora Blackwood of Pittsburg, Cal. six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Thursday at Valley Home Baptist Church. Burial will be in Nooner Cemetery (Yell County) by Humphrey Funeral Service of Russellville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 1/3/1988)
Walter Wayne Cox, age 73 of Independence, MO passed away, Sunday, July 9, 2000 at Independence Health Care Center. He was born January 2, 1927 in Kansas City, MO. He was member of the Masonic Christian Lodge 392 of Oak Grove, MO, a lifetime member of VFW Post 340. He retired from the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers. He served with the U. S. Army during WWII. He will be truly missed by his family and everyone who knew him.
He is survived by, his wife, Ena E. Cox of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry W. and Victoria Cox of Virginia, Walter L. and Debra Cox and Kenneth R. and Cheryl Cox all of Independence, MO; a step-son, Randy Thompson of Independence, MO; one brother, Leslie Cox of Belleville, AR; one sister and brother-in-law, Maxine and Robert Fowler of Belleville, AR; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral service will be July 12, 2000 at 1:30 p. m. at the George C. Carson & Sons Independence Chapel with burial in Mt. Washington Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Gospel Truth Ministries of Independence, MO. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 12, 2000)
Verna Fleming Cozad of Indianola, OK, formerly of Havana, AR, died August 7, 2002 in her home.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Leon Fleming, two grandsons and a great grandson.
Survivors include her husband, Darrell Cozad of Indianola, OK; four daughters, Wanda Brannam of Dover, AR, Mary Hice of Magazine, AR, Sheila Crawford of Durant, OK and Lorinda Fleming of Russellville, AR; five stepdaughters all of Oklahoma; one son, Johnnie Fleming of Magazine, AR; 10 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Graveside service was August 12, 2002 at Moore's Chapel Cemetery near Waveland, AR, under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Willie William Beights, Henry Brannam, Christopher & Johnny Fleming and Charles Carpenter. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 14, 2002)
Darius D. Crabill, age 92, of Decatur, IL died Wednesday, May 16,2001 at Lincoln Manor Nursing Home. He was born March 9, 1909 in Toms Brook, VA, the son of Samuel and Daisy (Bauman) Crabill. He married Lessie Faye Elms in 1939 in Hugo, OK. He was a member of the Decatur Church of the Brethren. He was employed by L. E. Meyers Co. and Illinois Power Co. as a lineman, before retiring in 1971; 60 year member of the I. B. E. W. He was a gentle, happy man, loved by all.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters and two brothers.
He is survived by his wife; sons, Daniel L. and Sally of Forsyth, James D. and Jann of Union, IL; grandchildren, Steven and Darla Crabill, Terre Haute, IN, Cynthia and Gary Davis of Decatur, Derek and Daren Crabill of Union, IL; great-grandchild, Cortney; three step great-grandson and two sisters, Amy Green and Mary Forrest both of Ola, AR.
Funeral service was May 19, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Burial was in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Decatur Church of the Brethren or St. John's Hospice, 1800 E. Lake Shore Drive, Decatur, IL 62521. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 23, 2001)
Elva Konkel Crabill, age 100 of Havana, AR died Sunday, December 3, 2000 at Legacy Lodge Nursing Home in Russellville, AR. She was born November 10, 1900 the daughter of the late Henry and Lora Lee Kyles.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Muriel Konkel and J. H. "Jimmy" Crabill and a step son, Jethro Crabill.
Survivors include, a step son, Lynn Crabill of Havana, AR; two step daughters, Marilyn Parker of Havana, AR and Carolyn Hazelton of Phoenix, AZ; niece and caregiver, Marie Brooks of San Francisco, CA; several other nephews and nieces and several step-grandchildren and step great grandchildren.
Funeral service was December 7, 2000 at the Havana Church of Christ with Garland Lipe officiating. Burial was in the Havana Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 13, 2000)
Leroy C. Crabill, age 64, of Plainview, AR died Thursday, January 19, 1989 at Beebe, Arkansas. He was a native of Yell County, son of the late Glenn and Nora Lowery Crabill, a retired carpenter and a veteran of the Korean War.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Glenna Hill of Beebe, AH and one niece Julia Kill of Little Rock.
Funeral services were held Saturday, January 2lst at the New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with interment in the New Bethel Cemetery near Danville. Arrangements and services were by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 1-25-1980)
Lessie F. Crabill, age 93, of Decatur, IL, died Saturday, October 5, 2002 in Lincoln Manor Nursing Home. She was born May 24, 1909 in Ola, AR, the daughter of Drewey and Vida Azlea (Adams) Elms. She married Darius D. Crabill on July 4, 1939 in Hugo, OK. She was a member of Decatur Church of the Brethren and a member of Macon County Home Extension. She loved to quilt and raise roses and was a wonderful cook.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Darius; four sisters and one brother.
Survivors are her sons, Daniel L. and wife Sally of Forsyth, IL, James D. and wife Jann of Union, IL; grandchildren, Steven Crabill and wife Darla of Terre Haute, IN, Cynthia Davis and husband Gary of Decatur, IL, Derek and Daren Crabill both of Union, IL; great granddaughter, Cortney and three step-grandchildren.
Services were Tuesday, October 8, 2002 at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to service time. Burial was in Macon County Memorial Park Cemetery, Harristown, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Decatur Church of the Brethren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 9, 2002)
Ruby Nell Bowden Crabill, age 77, of Dardanelle, AR, died Tuesday, January 16, 2001 at the Dardanelle Hospital. She was born September 7, 1923, in Yell County, Arkansas and attended the Centerville Assembly of God Church.
She is survived by a son, William Bowden of Russellville; a daughter, Mary Ann Bowden of Russellville, AR; six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
Graveside service and burial was January 18, 2001 at Ringer Cemetery near Centerville with Rev. Joe Tits worth officiating. Arrangements by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville, AR. Grandsons and great grandsons were pallbearers. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 24, 2001)
Jennie Mae Craft, age 75, of Havana, died Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at St. Vincent Doctors Hospital in Little Rock She was born July 8, 1929 in Waveland to the late Edgar Burl and Bessie Cowley Parks. She was a homemaker and mother, attended the Havana Church of Christ and retired as plant manager for West-Ark Garment Factory
She was preceded in death by her husband, Melton Wayne Craft and a daughter, Sheila Eagle.
Survivors are her children and spouses, Eddie and Sheri Craft and Sondra and Gary Cobb all of Little Rock; brother, Clyde Parks of Booneville; sisters, Ina Kay Barham and Burlene Parks both of Havana; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Services were held on Saturday, April 9, 2005 at Cornwell Chapel in Danville with John McCourt officiating. Internment was held in Scott Cemetery at Waveland, by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 13, 2005)
James Carl Craig, age, 72, of Russellville, AR formally of Mt. View, AR died Sunday, August 29, 2004 at home. He was born October 5, 1931 in Blytheville, AR to the late James William Craig and Ora Stella Gilbert. He attended Vine Avenue Baptist Church in Mt. View.
He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Clarlee and Ronald L. Craig and one sister, Joyce Haster.
He is survived by his wife, Lenora Craig of the home; three sons, Phillip Carl Craig of Belleville, James Allen Craig of Danville and Van Richard Craig of Wasilla; two daughters, Barbara Louise Litsey and Phyllis Marie Trimble both of Russellville, AR; three brothers, Henry Thurl Craig, his twin of Mt. View, AR, William Jackson Craig of Timbo, AR and Kenneth M. Craig of Colomn, MI; one sister, Geraldine Church of Salem, AR; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Service will be Thursday, September 2, 2004 at Vine Avenue Baptist Church with Rev. Gary Don Fletcher and Rev. Bill Giberson officiating. Burial will be in Fredonia Cemetery in Mt. View under the direction of Dardanelle Funeral Service. Pallbearers will be James Allen, Cam and Ronnie Craig, Aaron Trimble, Jeffrey Foster and Billy Church. Honorary will be Danny Stahl, Phillip Starks and Donnie Keesee. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 01, 2004)
Mrs. Edna Edith Crain, age 87 of Cardon Bottom, AR, widow of Jack H. "Hence" Crain, died Saturday, January 17, 1998 at AMI St. Mail's Hospital in Russellville. She was born October 10, 1910 in Rainier, OR to the late William F. and Phoebe J. Peoples Yates. She was a member of the Cardon Bottom Free Will Baptist Church, a homemaker and mother.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Lena Mae Rook; two grandsons, Kenny Rook and Gordon H. Crain; two brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Gordon and Virginia Crain of Cardon Bottom, AR and Jack and Frances Crain of Walnut Creek, CA; son-in-law, Kenneth Rook of Dardanelle, AR; a brothers, Cecil Jr. Lacy of Hot Springs, AR and three sisters, Mildred Rainey and Wyonia Faulkner both of Pine Bluff and Virginia McGohan of Bryant Cove, AR; seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Service was January 20, 1998 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with the Rev. Wayne Bookout officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 21, 1998)
Frances Ann Crain, age 69, of Walnut Creek, CA formerly of Centerville, AR died Sunday, December 30, 2001 at Kaiser Hospital in Walnut Creek. Mrs. Crain was born July 27, 1932 in Centerville, AR to the late Rufus Leonard and Sybil Davenport Walker. She graduated in 1950 from Dardanelle High School as Valedictorian of her class and was an honor graduate from Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, CA. She was a real estate broker, homemaker, and mother.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, R. L. Walker and Billy Joe Walker.
She is survived by her husband, Jack H. Crain; two sons, Bill R. Crain of Kansas City, MO, Bradley J. Crain of Walnut Creek, CA;, and a daughter, Amanda G. Crain of Oahu, Hawaii; three grandsons, William Crain, Dylan Crain, Jaxon Crain and a granddaughter, Diana Crain.
Services were held Saturday, January 5, 2002, at 2:00 p. m. at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Rev. Denver Robinson officiating. Interment will be in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service in Dardanelle. Visitation was Friday, January 4 from 6 to 7:30 p. m. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 9, 2002)
Gerald Crain, age 77, a resident of Perry, AR died Saturday, January 20, 2001 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. He was born May 28, 1923 at Hollis, AR to Dennis and Lillie (Moss) Crain. He attended Plainview-Rover High School and Arkansas State Teachers College at Conway. He was a retired teacher with the Perry-Casa School System. He was a member of the Jesus Name Pentecostal Church of Hollis.
He was preceded in death by one son, Ronald Crain; a sister, Guelelma Hawks; a brother, Opal Harold Crain and his parents.
Survivors include, his wife, Veva Dale Crain of Perry, AR; three sons and daughters-in-law, Donald & Jane Crain of Bigelow, AR, Dennis Crain of Hollis, AR and Britt & Sharon Crain of Perry, AR; four daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn & J. W. Castleberry of Jessieville, AR, Linda Tinton of Opello, AR, Gerri & Rick Fortier of Greenbrier, AR and Bevelyn & Lindy Lynch of Clinton, AR; 24 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Harley Versee Crain of Hollis, AR.
Funeral service was January 23, 2001 at the Jesus Name Pentecostal Church, officiated by Rev. Bill Davis and assisted by Rev. Rick Humphrey and Donald Crain, Jr. Burial was in the Goat Bluff Cemetery at Hollis, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to Goat Bluff Cemetery, 1975 Hwy. 7 South, Plainview, AR 72857. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 24, 2001)
Harley Mitchell Crain, age 80, of Hollis, AR died November 11, 2007 in Yell County, AR. He was born in Hollis to the late Dennis & Lillie Moss Crain on Sept 23, 1927. He had worked as a farmer raising cattle and growing chickens for Tyson Foods, and had also been employed by the U. S. Forestry Service and had worked for Weyerhaeuser. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, singing gospel music and was a member of Hollis Jesus Name Pentecostal Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Opal & Gerald Crain; a sister Gulema Hawks; and three grandsons Rodney Potter, Christopher Crain and Byron Castleberry.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Versee Graves Crain; three sons Harley Jr. & Phyllis Crain, Michael & Mary Crain and Tommy Crain all of Hollis, AR; two daughters Diane & Carl Potter of Aly, AR and Patsy Castleberry of Jessieville; 12 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Funeral service was November 15, 2007 at Hollis Jesus Name Pentecostal Church with Rev. Richard Humphrey officiating. Burial was in Goat Bluff Cemetery, Hollis, AR. A visitation was held November 14, 2007 at Caruth Village Funeral Home. Guests may register at http//www.caruth-hale.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 21, 2007)
Jack Henderson Crain, Jr. age 83 of Dardanelle, died Friday, May 15, 2009 at River Valley Medical Center in Dardanelle. Born April 24, 1926 in Carden Bottoms, he was the son of the late Jack Henderson Crain, Sr. and Edna Yates Crain. He was a retired heavy equipment operator.
He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Frances Ann Walker Crain.
Survivors include two sons, Bill R. Crain and wife, Claire of Kansas City, Missouri, Bradley J. Crain of Paradise, California; daughter, Amanda G. Leonard and husband, Mark of Valley Springs, California; seven grandchildren, William T. Crain, Bradley J. Crain, Dylan W. Crain, Jaxon P. Crain, Dale P. Leonard, Diana M. Crain, and Aubrey N. Leonard; and a brother, Gordon Crain and wife, Virginia.
Graveside services were May 17th at Brearley Cemetery with Rev. Denver Robinson officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 20, 2009)
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