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Alpha Jane Hull Gossett, age 76, a resident of Plainview, AR died Saturday, February 7, 1998 at Onyx, AR. She was born on August 8, 1921 at Steve, AR to Pearl Columbus "P. C." and Hattie Viola (Cox) Hull. She married William "Bill" H. Gossett, Sr. on June 4, 1945 at Plainview, AR. She was a teller for the First State Bank at Plainview and at Ola, she owned and operated Gossett's Supermarket at Plainview and also was a retired postal clerk at Ola, AR. She was a veteran of the Women's Army Corp during World War II. Her name was placed in the Women's War Memorial in Washington, D. C. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and a member of the Ola Church of Christ. She was very active in community service. She had been a co-community editor the past several years for the Yell County Record.
She is survived by her husband, William H. Gossett, Sr. of Plainview, AR; one daughter and son-in-law, Dixie Nan and Bobby Joe Hood of Hot Springs, AR; one son arid daughter-in-law, William H. "Butch", Jr. and Donna Sue Gossett of Onyx, AR; four grandchildren, William H. Gossett III, Caroline Gossett Hogue, Deirdre Keeney Thurman and Jared Keeney; one great-granddaughter, Adrianna Thurman and several extended family members.,
Funeral service was held February 10, 1998 at the Ola Church of Christ officiated by Mr. Bob Fallen and assisted by Dr. J. O. Pennington. Burial was in the Shed Cemetery at Steve, AR. Casketbearers were William Gossett HI, Paul Miller III, John Hogue, Chris Thurman, Ronnie Carroll and Robert Gillum. Honorary Jared Keeney. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 11, 1998)
Raymond Gossett of Sacramento, CA died Saturday, July 13, 1986 after suffering a severe stroke and a heart attack. He was formerly from Yell County and was a brother of William Gossett Sr. of Plainview.
Raymond is survived by his wife, Jewel; one daughter, Mary Ruth; three grandsons of Sacramento; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Partin of Abilene, TX and Mrs. Lucille Keener of Ft. Smith; two brothers, Woodroe W. Gossett of Quincy, CA and William Gossett Sr. of Plainview and a number of nieces and nephews.
He had been employed in Quincy, CA since early 1940, and then moved to Sacramento, after he retired.
Burial was in Sacramento. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 7-23-1986)
Mrs. Velma Francis Collins Gossett, age 93, of Ola, AR died Saturday, May 3, 1997, at the Yell County Nursing Home in Ola. She was born August 22, 1903 in Dardanelle, AR to the late John K. and Dora Fowler Collins. She was the owner and manager of the theaters in Ola and Plainview for many years, a member of the First Baptist Church in Plainview and mother and homemaker.
She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Jon and Jack Storey of Russellville; two grandchildren, Steve Storey of Russellville and Suzanne Charton of Ola; three great-grandchildren, Job, Samuel and Benjamin Storey all of Russellville and a nephew, Bobby Collins of Plainview.
Service was Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Plainview with Rev. Monroe Hunt officiating. Interment was in New Bethel Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. Pallbearers were David Pounder, J. H. Hasty, Harold Blalock, Don Buford, William Gossett, Jimmie Buford and Jimmy Norwood. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 7, 1997)
William "Bill" H. Gossett, Sr. age 84, died Thursday, September 16, 2004 at his home in Plainview. He was a retired farmer and carpenter, a member of the Plainview Church of Christ, and an Army Air Force WWII Veteran. He was born in Plainview on December 15, 1919 to the late James Simpson and Nora Maude Roe Gossett.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Alpha Jane Hull Gossett.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, William H. Jr. "Butch" and Donna Gossett of Onyx; a daughter and son-in-law, Dixie and Bobby Hood of Hot Springs; a brother, Woodrow Gossett of California; six grandchildren, William H. Gossett III of Perryville, Caroline and John Hogue, Deidre and Chris Thurman all of Plainview, Jared Keeney-Hood of Russellville; three great grandchildren, Adrianna, Christopher and Chloe.
Services were held on September 19, 2004 at the Plainview Church of Christ. Burial was held in Shed Cemetery in Steve, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 22, 2004)
Bobby Gossman, age 28, of Subiaco, AR died Saturday, August 4, 2001 at Dardanelle Hospital. He was born May 30, 1973 in Hutchinson, KS.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Marlin Gossman.
Survivors include his wife, Jenny Welliver Gossman of Subiaco; four sons, Justin, Joshua, David and Derek Gossman of Subiaco; his father, Dave Gossman of Hutchinson, KS; his mother, Beverly Gould Mardis of Preston, KS; three sisters, Sonya Gossman, Pratt, KS, Christy and Stacey Logue of Wichita, KS; four brothers, Kevin and Danny Gossman of Hutchinson, KS, Jerry Gossman of Pratt, KS and Travis Gossman of Wichita, KS; his grandmother, Bertha Gossman of Hutchinson, KS and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held in Hutchinson, KS. Local arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 15, 2001)
Mr. Pat Gowling, age 76, of Beaumont, TX died September 24, 1999 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, TX. He was a lifelong resident of Beaumont, a WWII Navy veteran and a retired supervisor for Equifax.
He is survived by his wife, Jimmye Gowling or Beaumont, TX; a son, John Gowling of Frisco, TX; a sister, Mary Myers of West Columbia, TX; three grandchildren, Michael Gowling of Dallas, TX, Jeannie Lowe of Pt. Neches, TX and Savannah Gowling of Frisco, TX and two great grandchildren, Jarroth Lang and Corbyn Gowling both of Pt. Neches, TX.
Service was September 26, 1999 with burial Monday, September 27, 1999 at Salem Cemetery in Plainview, AR. Memorial contributions may be made to Button Memorial United Methodist Church, PO Box 68, Little Elm, TX 75068 or charity of choice. Local arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 29, 1999)
Beatrice Penrose Grace, age 84 of Dardanelle, AR died Thursday, November 27, 2003 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born November 18, 1919 in Hunter, AR to the late William J. and Ethel Shaner Penrose. She entered the U. S. Navy in 1945 and was a Pharmacist's mate working in occupational therapy when discharged in 1946. She graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science Degree and the San Jose State College in San Jose, CA with a Masters Degree. She retired from teaching in 1981 after teaching Home Economics for a total of 41 years. Having taught in Alma, Mansfield, Havana, Dardanelle and Campbell, CA. She was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church in Dardanelle, AR, Retired Teachers Association, Delta Kappa Gamma Society of Teachers, life member of the National Garden Club and Gum Springs EH Club.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years Frank Grace; one sister, Jane King of Forrest City, AR; one brother, Robert Penrose of Walnut Creek, CA; numerous nieces and nephews.
Service was December 1st at Dardanelle Funeral Service with Rev. Joe Yates and Rev. Glenn Nicholson officiating. Burial followed at New Hope Cemetery in Dardanelle under title direction of Dardanelle Funeral Service. Nephews served as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to New Hope Baptist Church Building Fund or your favorite charity. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 3, 2003)
Delora Marie Grace, age 82, of Dardanelle, AR died Saturday, September 4, 1999 at the Dardanelle Nursing Home. She was retired from the Dardanelle School District and a member of the Mount George Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Grace.
She is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Sue Gleghorn of Little Rock, AR and Sally and Ronnie Hallsell of Little Rock, AR; one son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Rose Grace of Dardanelle, AR; two sisters, Hazel Fader of Vicksburg, Miss. and Delenna Gilbreath of Tullah, LA; two brothers, Amon Dacus of Conroe, TX and Holman Dacus of Transylvania, LA; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held Monday at the New Hope Cemetery with Chris George officiating. Arrangements by Dardanelle Funeral Service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Mount George Church of Christ or Southern Christian Home in Morrilton. Pallbearers were Sonny George, Billy Rylas, Larry Underwood, Danny Fulton, Keith Finkenbinder and Tracy Fulton. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 8, 1999)
Frank Grace; Longtime County Board Member Dies Taught School at Havana and Dardanelle. Frank Grace, age 91, was involved as a member of several Yell County boards for over 40 years beginning in the late 1950's. He died on May 9, 2010, at Saint Mary's Hospital. Although he lived at Dardanelle, he actually began his Yell County career as an agriculture teacher at Havana High School after he graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1947. He and his wife, Beatrice, both taught school at Havana for four years. Grace also taught agriculture at Dardanelle High School from 1967- 1969. He served as a Yell County Justice of the Peace, and was a longtime member of the Soil Conservation Board and several other boards including the Equalization Board, Yell County Fair Board, and the New Hope Cemetery Board. Grace was instrumental in the development of the Northeast Yell County Water Association. He was also a Veterans Agriculture Teacher.
Funeral was at New Hope Baptist Church Tuesday, May, 11, 2010. See complete obituary this issue. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 12, 2010)
Frank Grace, age 91 of Dardanelle died Sunday, May 9, 2010 at Saint Mary's Hospital. Frank was born October 7, 1918 in Dardanelle, AR to the late Christopher Columbus Grace and Cleo Effie Moore. Frank was the fifth child in a family of 14 children.
Frank grew up on his parents farm southwest of Dardanelle, AR and graduated from Dardanelle High School in 1936. He entered Arkansas Tech in 1937 after a cousin, Alf Satterfield, offered him a student job in the dining hall at Tech. He completed a two year agriculture program and enrolled in the University of AR at Fayetteville. The army interrupted his schooling, and he went into the service in 1940 with the 668 Engineers. Frank served his country honorably in France, Belgium, Germany and Czechoslovakia. Frank re-entered the University of AR in 1946 and graduated with the class of 1947. He accepted a position as agriculture teacher at Havana High School. He then married the late Beatrice Penrose Grace, whom he met while student teaching in Mansfield. Both taught at Havana for four years and then took graduate work at Colorado A&M and the University of California, Davis. They moved to San Jose, California in 1951. Frank taught Veterans Agriculture and High School Agriculture in the Campbell High School, Campbell, California. Frank and Bea returned to Arkansas in 1958, they bought the family farm, built a home and started in the cattle business. Frank taught agriculture at Dardanelle High School from 1967-1969.
Frank was extremely involved in the community as he served as a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher at New Hope Baptist Church for years. His civic involvement included Justice of the Peace, Veterans Agriculture Teacher, the development of the Northeast Yell County Water Association, Soil Conservation Board, Equalization Board, Yell County Fair Board, and the New Hope Cemetery Board.
Frank was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Beatrice Penrose Grace of Dardanelle, AR; two sisters, Elizabeth Grace Fink of Dardanelle, AR, and Mary Grace Roggencamp of Chicago, IL; six brothers including Tom Grace of Russellville, AR, Jack Grace of Ft. Smith, AR, Glen Grace of Russellville, AR, John Grace of Harrison, AR, and Charlie Grace of Dardanelle, AR.
Survivors include three sisters, Inez Grace Overcash of Houston, TX, Anna Lee Grace Richardson of Terrell, TX, and Sarah Grace Whitford of Centerville, AR. He is also survived by two brothers, William G. Grace of Russellville, AR, and Lloyd Ellis Grace of Van Buren, AR; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral was at New Hope Baptist Church Tuesday, May, 11, 2010, with Rev. Paul Farnam and Dr. Glen Nicholson officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Larry Grace, Carl Overcash, Mike Grace, Greg Grace, Ryan Grace, Spencer Grace, Sawyer Grace and Christopher Grace. Honorary Pallbearers were all of Frank's nieces and nephews and members of the New Hope Baptist Church. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 12, 2010)
Dr. Jesse Grace, age 74, of Mena, AR passed away Monday, June 26, 2000 in Montgomery County, AR. He was born November 2, 1925 in Danville, AR, a son of the late John David Grace and the late Eloise Fowler. He was united in marriage to Mary Summers on June 21, 1946 in Dardanelle, AR. He made his home in Mena for the past 51 years, was a dentist and had a practice for 37 years, retiring in 1986. He served 2 years as a Captain in the US Army serving as a dentist in Korea and Japan. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church where he served as Chairman of the Board; he served 11 years on the Mena School Board and the Lions Club, and was a lifetime member of the Arkansas and American Dentist Association.
He is survived by, his wife, Mary Grace of Mena, AR; two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Carol Grace of Richmond, VA and David and Patti Grace of Fayetteville, AR; a daughter and son-in-law, Melanie and Garry Reinhardt of Little Rock, AR; one brother, John Grace of Theodosia, MO; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held June 30 at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Gaylon Cope officiating. Interment was in the Upper Spring Creek Cemetery near Belleville, AR under the direction of Hall Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 5, 2000)
John Brannon Grace, age 16, died suddenly at his home in Washington, D. C. early Wednesday morning. He was the son of Dr. and Mrs. J. K. Grace, formerly of Belleville.
Funeral services will be held at the Belleville Methodist Church, probably Sunday morning, according to information received from relatives. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, March 9, 1950)
Naomi Mae Grace, age 93, of Pass-Christian, Mississippi (formerly of Russellville) died Sunday, October 23, 2000 at Miramar Lodge. She was a daughter of the late Twiggs and Lillie Dowell Brown, born August 17, 1907 in Belleville, AR. She was the widow of Dr. Jesse K. Grace. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and a former long-time member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by a son, John Brannon Grace.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Allan Dale and Josette B. Grace of Diamondhead, MS.
Graveside service and burial will be at 11 AM on Thursday at the Upper Spring Creek Cemetery near Danville with Rev. Clefton Vaughan officiating. Arrangements by Shinn Funeral Service. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 6 PM Wednesday evening. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 25, 2000)
Thomas Dale Grace, age 87, of South Gate, California, died May 3, 2002 at home with his wife Virginia by his side. He was born in Belleville, Arkansas on April 11, 1915, the youngest child of the late Dr. John and Lulu Baird Grace. His parents and sisters preceded him in death. He was united in marriage with Virginia "Pinky" Clark, formerly of Havana, Arkansas on Jan. 3, 1941. They were married more than 61 years at the time of his death. He worked for Firestone Tire and Rubber Company for more than 34 years and had been retired for 25 years. Dale was a Mason for more than 66 years. He belonged to the Belleville Lodge. He served in the Navy during WWII.
He is survived by his wife Virginia; daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Ike Aguilar; granddaughter and husband, Stephanie and Chuck Rogers, and grandson and wife, Jeffrey and Katherine Aguilar, and two great granddaughters, Hanna and Maya Rose.
Graveside services were held on May 7, 2002 at Rose Hills Cemetery in Whittier, California. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 5, 2002)
Margaret Ann DeCatur Graham, 52 of Dardanelle, passed away October 23, 2009.
She is preceded in death by parents, Daniel and Reba Fowler Guarino.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Jennifer and Mark Haney, Trisha and Robert Clark all of Dardanelle; grandchildren, Garrett and Madison Haney, Jayden Sisk and Isabella Clark all of Dardanelle; sisters and brothers-in-law, Dee King and husband Eddie of Clarksville, Patty Guarino of Dardanelle, Becky Tucker and husband Alan; brother and sister-in-law, Tony and Tammy Guarino of Russellville; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 28 at 10 a. m. at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery, Dardanelle. Pallbearers include Mark Haney, Robert Clark, Michael Levels, Bryan Barnett, Jeremy Guarino and Eddie King. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 28, 2009)
Joe Gramling, age 71 of Belleville, died Wednesday, March 10, 2009 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. He was born August 8, 1937 in Paragould, AR to the late James and Selma Tedder Gramling. He was a Methodist minister.
Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Eleanor Jean Martin Gramling; daughter, Tina and Allen Scott of Benton; sons, Bobby and Pam Chick, Billy and Wilma Chick all of Hartman and Paul Gramling of Maumelle; sisters, Ima Shipman of Paragould, Betty Holland of Adrain, MJ; brother, Jim and Debra Gramling of Paragould; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Thursday, March 12, 2009 at the WYC Church of Christ with Rev. Bill Storts and Rev. Clifford Davis officiating. Burial was in Hartford Memorial Park in Hartford, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 18, 2009)
DARDANELLE - Harold Eugene Grant, 74, Dardanelle died Friday, Jan. 30, 2009. Funeral services will be held Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, 10 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, Dardanelle. Visitation: Sunday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Bill G. Floyd, Newspaper: Arkansas Democrat Gazette, Little Rock, Arkansas, 2-1-2009)
Harold Eugene Grant, age 74 of Dardanelle, died Friday, January 30, 2009 at his home. He was born February 18, 1934 at Bearden to the late Edgar Perry and Lena Pate Grant. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Dardanelle.
He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Doyle Franklin Grant; sisters, Helen Marie Short and Mary Louise King.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Elizabeth Grant of Dardanelle; sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Kathleen Grant of Dardanelle, Michael and Danette Grant of Pottsville, Doug and Sharon Grant of Dardanelle; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Allen Chesney of Moreland; brother and sister-in-law, Junior and Mary Rose Grant of Dumas; fifteen grandchildren; twenty four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, February 2, 2009 at the Calvary Baptist Church in Dardanelle with Johnathan Whitlock officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 4, 2009)
Joe Don Grant, age 68, of Russellville, AR died Monday, June 5, 2000 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was born January 10, 1932 at Dover to Ermil and Rosa L. (Turner) Grant. He was retired from refrigeration maintenance and was a member of the Second Baptist Church of Russellville.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a nephew, Richard Grant and a son-in-law, Charles Joe Walters.
Survivors include, his wife, Virginia Grant of the home; two sons, Joe Grant Jr. and Kenney Stumbaugh both of Russellville, AR; four daughters, Donna Walters of Dover, Carol Moss of Russellville, Marcia Waldo of London and Patty Rook of Dardanelle, AR; one brother and sister-in-law, Wynona Faye and Leon Vaughan; four grandchildren; one great-grandson and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral was held at Humphrey Chapel by the Rev. David McLemore. Burial was in McFadden Cemetery at Dover by Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 14, 2000)
Richard Blake Grant died July 27, 1947 at the age of 78 at his farm home near Bethel, Minn. After an illness of over three years. The cause of death being cancer. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 14, 1947)
Hazel Virginia Grantz, age 56 of Onyx, AR died Saturday, September 25, 1999 at her home in Onyx. She was born November 10, 1942 in Weston, MO to the late James and Elizabeth Estes. She was a self-employed truck driver.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Arlene Grantz.
Survivors are her husband, Larry E. Grantz Sr. one son and daughter-in-law, Larry E. Jr. and Theresa Grantz of Rover, AR; one daughter and son-in-law, Darlene and Stanley Havner of Onyx, AR; one sister, Ruth Kopps of Platte City, MO; four grandsons, Christopher Grantz of Rover, AR, Randy Baker Jr. and Joshua Baker both of Dardanelle, AR and Dillon Havner of Onyx, AR and several nephews and nieces.
Service will be today, Wednesday, September 29, 1999 at 2:00 p. m. at the Aly Church by Rev. David Ramsey. Interment will be in Aly Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers will be Christopher Grantz, Randy Baker, Josh Baker, David Estes and Russell Whimley. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 29, 1999)
Beverly Ira "BI" Graves, Jr. age 82, of Delaware died Saturday, December 13, 2003. He was born December 5, 1921 in McNeil, Arkansas to the late Beverly Ira SR and Daisey Lawler Graves. He was a retired accountant, a member of the First Methodist Church in Dardanelle.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Alia Lee McDaniel.
Survivors are his wife of fifty-nine years, Mary Ramseur Graves; two sons, Stephen Andrew Graves of Washington, North Carolina, Mark Elliott Graves of Dardanelle; a daughter, Cynthia Graves Holliday of Houston, Texas; three grandchildren.
Memorial services will be Friday, December 26, 2003, 2:00 p. m. at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Rev. Floyd Ervin officiating. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, PO Box 108, Dardanelle, Arkansas 72834. The family will receive visitors after the memorial service at Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Cremation arrangements were by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 24, 2003)
Cletis Robert Graves, age 92 of Dardanelle, died Tuesday, September 16, 2003 at the Johnson Regional Memorial Hospital in Clarksville. He was born September 9, 1911 in Delaware to the late Robert and Ada Rollans Graves. He retired after twenty-eight years with Wilson and Company of Oklahoma City. He then ranched for a number of years, retired, and moved back to Dardanelle. He was a member, and deacon, for twelve years, at the First Free Will Baptist Church in Dardanelle.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Otis Graves; four sisters, Gladys Roulston, Johnnie Graves, Bernice Parks and Margie Powell.
Survivors are his wife of sixty four years, Beatrice Williams Graves; two sons and daughters-in-law, Sherman and Timara Graves of Russellville, Shelby and Terri Graves of Dardanelle; a daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Aka DeMesa of Honolulu, Hawaii; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Services were Thursday, September 18, 2003 at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. David Bishop and Rev. Jared Higginbotham. Interment was in Graves Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 24, 2003)
Damon Lynn Graves, age 29, of Tucson, AZ died Tuesday, September 9, 2003 in Tucson. He was born in San Manuel, AZ on October 11, 1973.
He is survived by his parents, Larry Graves of Irondale, MO and Kathy Caudill of Tucson, AZ; grandparents, Boyd and Alta Cline of Belleville, AR, Juanita Graves of Bonne Terre, MO; uncles, David Cline of AZ and John Cline of Russellville, AR.
Service was September 13, 2003 at the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. William Canard officiating. Burial was in Upper Spring Creek Cemetery in Belleville, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were John, Robbie, Robert and Jamie Cline, Shawn Stubblefield and Colby Hyatt. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 17, 2003)
Mrs. Denise Graves, age 81 of Dardanelle, AR died Wednesday, March 24, 1999 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, AR. She was born September 16, 1917 in Camden to the late Clyde and Anna Laura Rogers. She was a graduate of Henderson State College in Arkadelphia with a Masters degree in Literature and was a published author of four books mainly dealing with poetry. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Dardanelle, AR. She and her husband owned a business providing conference and office space and office skills.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Odie S. Graves and several nephews, nieces, cousins and a host of friends.
Memorial service was April 6, 1999 at the First Baptist Church in Dardanelle, AR with Rev. Milton Cowling officiating. Memorials may be made to the Gideons Bible Memorial thru your local church. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 7, 1999)
John Madison Graves, age 69, of Delaware, AR died Sunday, November 21, 1999 at the Johnson County Medical Center in Clarksville, AR. He was born June 1, 1930 in Delaware, Logan County, AR to the late Robert Sherman and Edna Moore Graves. He graduated from Dardanelle High School in 1947 and attended Arkansas Tech. He was a lifelong cattleman and timber man and was a poultry producer for 38 years.
He is survived by, his wife of 44 years, Maggie Mae Faulkenberry Graves; one son and daughter-in-law, J. M. Jr. and Marlene Graves of Delaware, AR; three daughters and sons-in-law, Dr. Kim Graves of Dover, AR, Kay and Chuck New of Dover, AR and Kip and Craig Grimes of Delaware, AR; grandchildren and spouses, J. M. Ill and Nichole Graves of Delaware, Melissa and Steve George of Russellville, Sasha Grimes and Eric Grimes both of Delaware, Kayla, Hannah and Charla New all of Dover, AR; a great granddaughter, Madison Graves of Delaware, AR; one brother, H. C. Graves of Delaware; a sister-in-law, Joyce Graves of Delaware, AR and several nephews and nieces.
Services were November 24 at the Delaware Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Wiley Jones and Rev. Lonnie Guess officiating. Interment was in the Graves Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were, Herbert Barnett, Denny Bower, Jerry McCray, Murphy Raulston, Bob Snow, Roger Trusty. Honorary were, Troy Hampton, J. D. Knight, Bob Reeves, Roy Rollans, Billy Wilson and Edsel Farnam. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 1, 1999)
John Madison (J. M.) Graves III, was called home by his heavenly Father, March 15, 2010. He attended the First Assembly of God Church in Dardanelle, AR where he gave his life to God. He was eager to learn the teachings of God so he could also help others. J. M. will be remembered by his family and friends for his beautiful smile. He was born April 11, 1976 at Russellville, AR to John Madison Graves Jr. and Marlene Graves. He was the third generation Graves to manage the family poultry farm at Delaware, AR. He graduated from Dardanelle High School in 1994 and attended Arkansas Tech University.
He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, John Madison Graves; maternal grandparents, Charlie and Elizabeth Brown; his cousin and best friend, Seth Miller.
He leaves behind the love of his life, his wife Nichole Graves; his children who were his pride and joy, Madison Nichole Graves and Jacob (Jake) Graves; his parents John Madison Graves Jr. and Marlene Graves of Delaware, AR; paternal grandmother, Maggie Graves of Delaware, AR; one sister and brother-in-law, Melissa and Steve George of Russellville, AR; one niece, Kelli George, one nephew, Ryan George of Russellville, AR and his aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Funeral service was March 19, 2010, at the First Assembly of God Church in Dardanelle. Burial was in Graves Cemetery in Delaware. Pallbearers Michael Davis, Dwight Jones, Tim Marshall, Chris Kershner, Dillon Remphrey, Denny Bower. Arrangements By Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 24, 2010)
Albert Leslie Gray age 82 of Belleville died Monday, October 10, 2005, at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville. He was born October 24, 1922 in Havana to the late Eddie Clarence and Willie Ann Hignight Gray. He was a retired custodian and farmer.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Wesley Gray three sisters, Pearl Gray, Vida Cravens and Irene Williams.
Survivors are three sons, Buddy and Audra Gray of Chickalah, John Gray of Fayetteville and Ron and Rochelle Gray of Ft. Worth, Texas; one brother and sister-in-law, Everett and Arline Gray of Havana; brother-in-law, Robert Williams of Aztec, New Mexico; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be today, Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at Smith Cemetery by John McCourt. Memorials may be made to the Arkansas Heart Hospital, 1701 S. Shockleford, Little Rock, AR, 72211. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 12, 2005)
Andy Junior Gray, age 77, of Dardanelle, AR died Saturday, June 13, 1998 at his home in Dardanelle, AR. He was born October 10, 1920 in the Ard Community, Yell County, Arkansas to the late Andrew Jackson Jr. and Nettie Viola Gateley Gray. He was a farmer, member and Deacon of the Dardanelle Church of Christ, member of the DAV and American Legion. He was a WWII Army Veteran having received the Purple Heart.
He was preceded in death by five sisters.
He is survived by wife, Marilyn Miller Gray; a son, Roger Wayne Gray of Russellville; a daughter, Brenda Sue Gray of Dardanelle; one sister, Aura lee Land of the Ard Community; two grandchildren, Benjamin David Gray of Russellville and Laura Jean Gray of Russellville; one great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
Service was June 15, 1998 at the Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Jack Lawyer and Ralph Weinhold officiating. Interment was in the Ard Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Shaw Best, Marshall Ray, Bill Ray, James Land, Bill Land, Nolan Reed, Johnny Paul Thaxton and Bobby Gilbow. Honorary Elders and Deacons of the Dardanelle Church of Christ, Dr. Gene Ring, M. Y. Chivers, Walter Ray, Earl Gray, Wolfe Troyke, Clinton Cates, J. D. Miller, John Jennings, Lewis Lum Edwards and J. R. Gray. Memorial may be made to Brother Harvey M. Starling Evangelist Fund, P. O. Box 915, Madison, Alabama 35758. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 17, 1998)
Mrs. Anna Belle Gray, 73, died Friday in a Ft. Smith hospital. A resident of Ft. Smith 23 years, she was a member of 1st Methodist Church.
Survivors include six sons, Robert Gray, Little Rock, Jim Gray, El Dorado, Mack Gray, Santa Rosa, Calif. and Paul, R. G. A. and R. C. Gray of Fort Smith; one daughter, Mrs. Trenton Carr, Mountain Home; one sister, Mrs. Lillie Pound of Danville; 14 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD - Originally published on Thursday, December 18, 1958)
Billie J. Gray, age 62, of Mena died Thursday, January 31, 2002, in Little Rock. She was born October 5, 1939, in Water Valley, Mississippi, to the late Willie Clarence Brister and the late Bessie Evans Brister.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her son Roger Gray. She was united in marriage to Paul Gray, Sr. Mrs. Gray had been an office manager for the Austin Medical Clinic. She was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi and the First United Methodist Church in Mena.
Survivors include her husband, Paul Gray, Sr. of Mena, AR; two sons, Paul Gray, Jr. and his wife Sabrina of Russellville, AR and Michael Gray of Dardanelle, AR; a brother, Jerry Brister of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; four sisters, Evelyn Johnson of Brownwood, TX, Winnie Murphuree of Wimberley, TX, Barbara Quist of Austin, TX, Bettye McLain of Fort Worth, TX; four grandchildren, Jenny Gray of Texarkana, AR, Zachary Gray of Russellville, AR, Ariston Gray of Russellville, AR; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Funeral services were Tuesday, February 5, 2002, at 10:00 a. m. at the First United Methodist Church with Brother Gaylan Cope officiating. Graveside service was at 3:00 p. m. in the Ard Cemetery in Dardanelle, AR, under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation was Monday, February 4, 2002, from 6 to 8 m. at Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the RMCC Foundation for the purpose of scholarship for the Billie Gray Tuition Grant Endowment for Nursing Students. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 6, 2002)
J. Frank Gray, age 86, of Lubbock, TX died Friday, Jan. 25, 2002. He was born December 9, 1915, in Dardanelle, AR and moved to Olton in August 1933. He attended Texas Tech School of Agriculture. He farmed from 1939 until 1986. He was a pioneer in the use of municipal wastewater for irrigation of agriculture crops. He served on numerous agriculture committees, including one on the relocation of the Texas Agriculture Experiment Station in Lubbock. He received various agricultural awards, including the 1961 Hobitzelle Award for the Advancement of Rural Life in Texas and the Gerald Thomas Texas Tech Award for Outstanding Producer in Agriculture. He was a member of the Texas Tech University Foundation Board and a former member of the Lions Club. He was on the Texas State Soil Water Conservation Board from 1959 until 1986, serving as chairman for five years. He was a member of the Texas Tech Ex-Student's Association and the Red Raider Club. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Imogene; a stepson, Lee Sanders of Midland; a stepdaughter, Susan Hilburn of Austin; a sister, Esther Carter of Dardanelles a brother, Earl of Dardanelles and three grandchildren.
Graveside services were Monday in the City of Lubbock Cemetery with the Rev. Bobby McMillan officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Sanders Funeral Home. The family suggests memorials to the Children's Home of Lubbock, P. O. Box 2824, Lubbock, TX 79408-9990. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 6, 2002)
"Tony" Jack Anthony Gray, age 45 of Russellville, formerly of Modesto, CA died Saturday, May 24, 2008 at Saint Edwards Hospital. He was born August 8, 1962 at Maywood, CA to the late Troy and Anniv Horn Gray. He worked at Kendrick Hospital as a CNA and was a Restaurant Manager.
He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Tracy Olson.
Survivors include his life companion of 26 years, "Jim" Daniel LoBue of Russellville; son, Nathan Beck of Russellville; stepfather, Larry Dyer of Modesto, CA; sisters, Marlene Adams of Centerville, Lynn Dyer and Stephanie Dyer, both of Gonvick, MN; brother, Harold Crider of Dardanelle; fifteen nieces and nephews and seven great nieces and nephews. A
Memorial Service was held Saturday, June 7, 2008 at Mt. George Church of Christ. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 2405 East Parkway, Suite 3, Russellville, AR 72801. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 11, 2008)
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