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Funeral services for Jackson Will Keener, age 71, resident of Onyx who was injured fatally in an auto accident near Williams, Ariz., last week, were conducted Tuesday at Steve Baptist Church by Rev. J. F. Perry, Plainview. Burial was held in the Shed Cemetery in charge of Cornwell Funeral Home.
Mr. Keener and two daughters, Mrs. Alfred Yates, Onyx, and Miss Jennie Keener, Onyx, and two grandchildren were enroute to California, at the time of the accident.
A native of Yell County, he is survived by two sons, Jess Keener, Onyx and Ellis Keener, Quincy, Calif.; two daughters, who were with him at the time of the accident; two sisters, Mrs. Addie Partain, Dardanelle and Mrs. Ola Partain, Plainview; two brothers, Odie of Plainview and R. Miller of Steve, three grandchildren and one great grandchild. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Post-Dispatch, Dardanelle, Arkansas: 5-3-1952)
Jennie Bell Keener, age 97, of Plainview, AR died Wednesday, May 19, 1999 at Fort Smith, AR. She was born on December 13, 1901 in Steve, Yell County, Arkansas to the late will and Nellie Kirby Keener. She was a retired receptionist for Doctors Herr and Bull at the Plainview Clinic.
Survivors include one son, Vernon Keener of Fort Smith, AR; a brother, Pete Keener of Plainview, AR; a sister, Essie Yates of Plainview, AR; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held May 24, 1999 at the Plainview First Baptist Church with the Rev. Ronnie Toon officiating. Burial was at Shed Cemetery at Onyx, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 26, 1999)
Jesse Clay Keener, age 81, of Steve, AR died Monday November 3, 1986 at the Yell County Hospital in Danville. He was a native of Aly, AR, son of the late William and Nellie Kirby Keener. He was a World War II veteran and was retired from the Forest Service and a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Glyda Swaim Keener of the home, one brother, Pete Keener of Plainview, two sisters, Jennie Keener and Essie Yates both of Plainview. Nephew, Vernon Keener of Ft. Smith and Niece, Louise Hopper of Plainview and other nephews and nieces.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p. m. Wednesday, Nov. 5 at the Plainview Baptist Church with Rev. Bennie Foster and Joe Yates. Interment will be in the Shed Cemetery near Onyx. Arrangements and services by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 11/3/1986)
John A. "Albie" Keener, 94, of Little Rock, AR formerly of Russellville, AR died Friday, December 24, 2004 at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock. He was the son of Orlando and Willie Myrtle (Harris Keener, he was born November 10, 1910 in Ranger, Arkansas. He was a United States Army Veteran of World War II serving with the 5th Army, Company D, 301st Quartermaster Battalion in Europe and Africa. He was a retired barber with Fort Roots V. A. Hospital. He enjoyed gardening and volunteering in the nursing homes in Russellville cutting residents hair, and he was an avid fan of professional baseball after playing the game in the Civilian Conservation Corps. He was a longtime member of the West Side Church of Christ and also became a member of the Pleasant Valley Church of Christ in Little Rock.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Vivian Myers Keener, two sisters, Mildred Crites and Lola Woods and a brother, Oswell Keener.
He is survived by wife, Geraldine Keener, Little Rock, AR; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda & James Ammel of Little Rock, AR; two stepsons and step daughter-in-law, Alfred and Sue McGhee, Little Rock, AR, Samuel McGhee, Lemore, CA; four step-grandchildren; several step great grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Wednesday, December 29, 2004 at Humphrey Chapel. Mr. Dan Lightfoot will officiate. Burial will be at Oakland at Russellville by Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to West Side Church of Christ, P O Box 1084, Russellville, AR 72811. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 29, 2004)
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon, May 29, 1959 at Green Hill Cemetery in Muskogee, Okla. for Kathy Ann Keener, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilroy Keener, 1630 Center Lane, Muskogee.
Besides her parents, a brother and sister survive. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 11, 1959)
Lola L. Keener, age 85, a resident of Plainview, AR died Thursday, December 11, 1997 at Chambers Memorial Hospital at Danville, AR. She was born on May 22, 1912 at Yell County, AR to Newton and Lizzie Lowery. She was a homemaker, member of the First Baptist Church of Plainview and the Danville Sr. Citizen Center. She was the widow of the late Odie Keener, and was preceded in death by seven sisters, one brother, one-step daughter and one grandson.
She is survived by two sons, Donald L. Short of Little Rock and Bobby Keith Short of Mooringsport, LA; one daughter, Imogene Orton of Waterloo, IA; three step-daughters, Mildred Cunningham of Plainview, AR, Judy Terry of Benton, AR and Mary Jo Jones of Spokane, WA; two step-sons, Earl Keener of Russellville, AR and Clyde Keener of Perryville, AR; 31 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren and one sister, Ida Eden of Ola, AR.
Funeral service was December 13, 1997 at the First Baptist Church of Plainview officiated by Rev. Daryl Harris. Burial was in the New Bethel Cemetery at Plainview. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church or New Bethel Cemetery Fund. Grandson served as casket bearers. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 17, 1997)
Lucille Keener, age 77, of Fort Smith, AR died Sunday, January 13, 2002. She was with J. C. Penny's for 30 years as Manager of Catalog and Credit department. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church and a member of the Women's Ministry.
She is survived by her husband, Vernon Keener; one daughter, Vickie Cowan of Fort Smith, AR; one son, Mike Keener of Fort Smith, AR; two brothers, William Gossett of Plainview, AR and Woodrow Gossett of Quincy, CA; five grandchildren, Ryan Keener, Brandon Keener, Audrey Keener, Ashlee Cowan and Tom Cowan.
Services were Tuesday, January 15, 2002 at the Putman Funeral Home Chapel at 10:00 a. m. Burial was at Oak Cemetery in Fort Smith. Burial was by Putman Funeral Home, Fort Smith. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 16, 2002)
Malcolm Olen Keener, age 65, died of a heart attack at his home in Holdenville, Okla. on Saturday, November 11, 1950. He was born in the Ranger community in Yell County.
Survivors include his wife, Ethel Mae; one daughter, Mrs. Muriel Sebastion of Wewoka, Okla.; two sisters, Mrs. George Dowdy and Mrs. Lula Pennington of Holdenville; a brother O. R. Keener of Danville; and a granddaughter, Marilyn Sue Sebastion of Wewoka. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 16, 1950)
Malcum Oswell Keener, age 64, of Danville died Monday, September 4, 1972 at his home. He was a disabled Veteran of WW II, a native of Yell County, and a member of the Ranger Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Rosie Garner Keener; four sons, Donald Keener and Gilroy Keener of Oklahoma, Jim Keener of Oklahoma and John Keener of Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Freda Hancock of Danville and Mrs. Daisy Barton of Dardanelle; one brother, Alvin Keener of Russellville; two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Waid of Dardanelle and Mrs. Lola Woods of Siloam Springs.
Funeral services were held at the Ranger Free Will Baptist Church Wednesday at 2:00 by Rev. Lowell Tanner. Interment was at the Earl Ladd Cemetery. Arrangements and services were in care of Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 8-7-1972)
Manuel E. Keener, Sr. age 71 of Danville, AR died Tuesday, December 8, 1998 at his home in Danville. He was born May 20, 1927 in Danville, AR to the late Gentry and Nomia Esther Barnett Keener. He was a Pentecostal minister and a member of the Magazine Pentecostal Church.
Survivors include two sons, Henri Keener of Danville, AR and Manuel Keener Jr. of Jacksonville, AR; a daughter, Margaret Baker of Danville, AR; a brother, Troy Keener of Danville, AR; three sisters, Melba Robison of Danville, Jane Ballinger of Centerville and Ann Smith of Danville, AR; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was December 11, 1998 at the Danville Pentecostal Church with Rev. Joyce Redell Mayhan officiating. Burial was in the Upper Spring Creek Cemetery in Belleville, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 16, 1998)
Marion E. Keener, age 67, of London, AR died Thursday, April 15, 2004 at Russellville Nursing Center. She was born January 28, 1937 to the late Anthony William and Alice Emily Langtry Hay ward at St. George's Bermuda. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Rev. James Rogers.
She is survived by her husband of 24 years, William (Bill) Keener of London; one daughter Angelia (Angie) Rogers of London; two granddaughters, Jennifer Bishop of Russellville and Nichole (Nikki) Vanderveer of Hattieville and one great granddaughter.
The family held a memorial service April 17, 2004 at Faith Church in Dardanelle with Rev. David Jay officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Plains, AR. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 21, 2004)
Mrs. Odie H. Keener of Onyx, formerly Miss Nellie Sconce, died Friday at the Danville Clinic.
Survivors include her husband; four daughters, Mrs. J. L. Cunningham of Plainview, Mrs. Warren Yates of Danville, Mrs. Mitchell Terry and Miss Minnie Keener both of Onyx; two sons, Earl of Plainview and Clyde Keener of Ola; four sisters, Mrs. Harm Long and Mrs. Erma Mattox, both of Arizona, Mrs. John Kimel of Colorado and Mrs. Jim Dill of Oklahoma; two brothers, Elbert and Herman Scornce both of Texas; and six grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 20, 1950)
Troy James Keener, age 72 of Danville, died Friday, February 12, 2010 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. Born April 28, 1937 in Danville, he was the son of the late John Gentry and Nomia Esther Barnett Keener. He was a truck driver for ABE
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Shirley Keener; brothers, Lester, Manuel, and Lonnie Keener; and sister, Eloshia Robison.
Survivors include his wife, Donna Shea Keener; three daughters, Barbara Allred of Russellville, Betty Soriano of Russellville, Brenda Carter of Ola; two stepdaughters, Reba Hamilton of Choctaw, OK, Tracy Simpson of Lexington, OK; three sisters, Melba Robison of Danville, Ann Smith of Kingston, Jane Ballinger of Mt. George; 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were Monday at Cornwell Chapel in Danville with Rev. Jerry Graham officiating. Burial was at Moore's Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jerry Bledsaw, Don Frame, Henry Damon, Roy Underwood, Wayne Underwood, and Dennis Essman. Honorary Pallbearers were Larry Carter, Tommy McGee, Paul Clark, William Smith, and Gene Robison. Under direction of Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 17, 2010)
William Jackson Keener, age 71, of Onyx was killed in a car accident at Williams, Arizona.
He leaves four children, Jess Keener of Onyx, Miss Jinnie Keener of Onyx, Mrs. Essie Yates of Plainview, and two sisters, Mrs. Ora Partin of Plainview, Mrs. Addie Partin of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 5, 1952)
Lucille Keeney, 88, of Danville, AR, died Monday, May 15, 2006 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. She was the daughter of John and Tempie Dythulia Duncan Barnes; she was born March 25, 1918 in Summerfield, OK. She was a homemaker and a Methodist.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Melvin Benton Keeney; one son; Donald Keeney; three brothers; and two sisters.
Survivors include one son Gary Keeney of Russellville; one daughter and son-in-law Veta & Leo of Plainview; one daughter-in-law, Vickie Keeney of Zeo, Oklahoma; ten grandchildren; numerous great-great great grandchildren.
Graveside service was May 18, 2006 at Salem Cemetery in Plainview under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 24, 2006)
Melvin Donald "Donnie" Keeney, age 64, of Hodgen, OK died Monday, October 6, 1997 in Hodgen of injuries from a car accident. He was a lifelong resident of the area, member of the Zoe Baptist Church and Veteran of the Korean Conflict.
He is survived by his wife, Vickie; two daughters and son-in-law, Sandra Lambert of Barling, OK and Sherry Lynn "Keeney" and Dennis Maddox of Howe, OK; two sons and daughter-in-law, Steve and Brenda of Muldrow, OK and Shawn of Zoe, OK; his step-mother, Lucille Keeney of Plainview, AR; a sister, Veta Rickard of Plainview, AR; a brother, Gary Lynn Keeney of Hot Springs, AR and 12 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, James Benton Keeney and a grandchild.
Funeral service was October 10th, 1997 at the Zoe Baptist Church in Hodgen, OK with burial in the Zoe Cemetery at Hodgen, OK. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 15, 1997)
Wesley Eugene Keeney, age 80 of Plainview, AR died Monday, December 4, 2000 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. AR. He was born January 20, 1920 in Hodgen, OK to the late Wesley S and Myrtle Ollar Keeney. He was a WWII Veteran and a retired timberman.
Survivors are his wife, Paralee Caughern Keeney; two sons and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Jacquie Keeney of Russellville and John Keeney of Plainview, AR; a daughter and son-in-law, Ann & Jim Robert of Plainview, AR; three sisters, Arivalla Shelton of Oregon, Ester Dill and Farrell Bennett both of California; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Services will be Wednesday, December 6, 2000 at the 1st Baptist Church in Plainview with Rev. Monroe Hunt officiating. Interment will be in Salem Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 6, 2000)
Raymond Wayne Keesee, 61, of Dardanelle died Sunday, December 19, 2004 at his home. He was born June 17, 1943 at Artesia, N. M. to Raymond Henry and Reba Holt Keesee. He was heavy equipment operator.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Faye Cox Keesee, and sister, Barbara Garner.
Survivors include two sons, Skipper Keesee, and Bobby Keesee both of Texas; a daughter, Vanessa Keesee of Texas; his father; a brother, Travis Keesee of Lake Arthur, N. M. and many nephews, nieces and other relatives.
Cremation arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 29, 2004)
Reba Lee Holt Keesee, age 81 of Dardanelle died Monday, February 27, 2006 at Dardanelle Hospital. She was born August 19, 1924 at Holley, TX to the late George Washington and Pinkie Indiana Holt.
She is preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Keesee Garner; son, Raymond Wayne Keesee; granddaughter, Melissa Kaye Keesee; daughter-in-law, Thelma Faye Cox Keesee; three brothers and one sister.
Survivors include a son, Travis Lee Keesee of Lake Authur, NM; one sister, Joyce Martin of Durango, CA; eight grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
Graveside services were held on Wednesday, March 1, 2006 at Chickalah Cemetery with Rev. Johnny McCoy officiating. Honorary pallbearer was Darrell Barnes of Centerville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 8, 2006)
Thelma Faye Cox Keesee, age 62, of Dardanelle, AR died Monday, September 1, 2003 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. She was born October 24, 1940 in Dardanelle, AR to the late A. D. "Bully" and Cathryn Cox of Dardanelle, AR
She was preceded in death by two sons, Gregory Day Cox and Phillip Cavender.
She is survived by her husband, Raymond Wayne Keesee of Dardanelle; two sisters, Ema Grace Wesley of Dardanelle and Deanna Landthrip of Ft. Smith, AR; one brother, A. D. Cox, Jr. of Dardanelle; one grandson, Marshall Day Cox and several nieces and nephews.
A private memorial service was held September 3, 2003 at the Oak Grove Cemetery. Service under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 10, 2003)
Jack L. Keilch, age 82 of Little Rock, passed away on April 9, 2008, He was born on May 15, 1925 in Dardanelle. He was a World War II Veteran, serving in the Marine Corp in the Pacific on Guam and the Marianna Islands. He was employed by the Arkansas State Highway Department in the Financial Department for 38 years. Upon his retirement he began volunteering at Baptist Health in Little Rock where he served on the Auxiliary Board as treasurer for 10 years up until his death.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Alice Keilch, twin brother, sister and daughters Patricia Rose, Carol Sue and Mary Margaret.
He is survived by his wife Rita P. Keilch of Little Rock; sister Dixie Meyer of Centralia, Washington and several nieces and nephews.
Rosary was said on April 11 at Christ the King Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial was held on April 12, 2008 at Christ the King Catholic Church with Msgr. Francis Malone celebrant. Burial followed at Calvary Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were handled by Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the American Cancer Society. To sign the online guest book, go to www.griffinleggett.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 23, 2008)
Mrs. Mary Alic Keilch, age 102, of Dardanelle, AR Monday, July 28, 1997 at the Atkins Nursing Center. She was born July 10, 1895 to the late Judge John H. and Mary A. Jone Keilch in Dover, AR. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Dardanelle where she had served as deacon, teaching elder and president of the Women's organization. She was a cherished charter member of the Dardanelle Business and Professional Women's Club which she served as a faithful member; she was also a member of the Russellville Chapter of the AARP.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard (Buddy) F. Keilch; a son, Richard F. Kei h, Jr., a daughter, Alice Mae McCarson and a granddaughter, Patricia Rose Keilch.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Pat Keilch of Little Rock; a daughter, Mrs. John L. Meyer of Winlock, WA; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Funeral service will be 11 a. m. Thursday, July 31, 1997 at the Presbyterian Church in Dardanelle by Rev. Nancy Covington. Interment will be at Brearley Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 30, 1997)
Krystal Renee Keim, infant daughter of Craig Keim and Tara Owens, passed away December 15, 2000 at Russellville. She was born December 15, 2000 at Russellville.
Other survivors include, brothers, Jarrod Keim, Casey Keim; sister, Megan Keim; grandparents, David & Wava Case, Gary & Darla Keim; Micki & Jimmy Fuller, Danny Donna Owens; great grandparents, Joe & Louise Miller, Charles & Helen Brewer, Rufus & Bernell Case; Evalee & Thurman Owens; uncles aunts, Darrell & Brigette Cobb; Michael & Jennifer Mitchell; Shirley & Johnny Judkins and Rev. Edwin Beverly Brewer.
Service was December 19, 2000 at the Assembly of God Church in Ola, AR. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery at Briggsville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 17, 2001)
Mr. Marion N. Keirsey, age 81, of Belleville, AR died Friday, June 11, 1999 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. He was born August 26, 1917 in Belleville, AR to the late William James and Josie Hickerson Keirsey. He was a retired farmer.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Winnie Page Price and Mattie Fowler.
He is survived by his wife, Nora Keirsey of Belleville, AR; two sisters, Opal Johnson of Danville, AR and Jewel Langston of Texas; five step-children; several step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren and several nephews and nieces.
Graveside service was held June 14, 1999 at Upper Spring Creek Cemetery near Belleville with Rev. Charles King and Rev. Earl Stapleton officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 16, 1999)
Nora Chronister Keirsey, age 67 of Belleville, AR died Tuesday, December 12, 2000 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center in Dardanelle, AR. She was born February 26, 1933 in Belleville, AR to the late James Harve and Claudia Chappel Robinson. She was a homemaker and mother and attended the Dardanelle Nursing Home Church Services.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Luther Chronister and Marion Keirsey; two children, Jerry Lee Chronister and Sherry Lynn Chronister; and two brothers, James Roy Robinson and Vernon Robinson.
She is survived by, a son and daughter-in-law, Harold and Janice Chronister of Danville, AR; four daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Lonnie Yarbrough or Dardanelle, AR, Shirley and Sonny Hall of Greenbrier, AR, Shelia and Paul Eagle of Havana, AR and Tina and Patrick Wilt of Danville, AR; one brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Ann Robinson of Ola, AR; two sisters and brother-in-law, Ruby Robinson of Arkansas and Lola and Oliver Corley of Havana, AR; twelve grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and several nephews and nieces.
Services were December 15, at Cornwell Chapel in Danville, AR with Rev. Charles King officiating. Interment was in Havana Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 20, 2000)
Cameron Don Keith, age 9, of Atkins, AR died Monday, October 2, 2000 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, AR. Cameron was born August 25, 1991 in Russellville, AR to Roger Doyle and Edna Willene Davis Keith.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, George and Mytility Keith and maternal grandfather, Wilburn Davis.
He is survived by, his parents, Roger Doyle arid Edna Willene Keith; a brother, Shannon Keith of Atkins, AR; his maternal grandmother, Faye Davis of Dover, AR and several uncles, aunts and cousins.
Service was October 6, 2000 at the Pottsville Assembly of God Church with Rev. Mike McNeely officiating. Interment was in Shiloh Cemetery at Atkins, AR under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 11, 2000)
Chloe Brookelyn Rachelle Keith, infant daughter of Justin Keith and Ashley Calderon of Russellville died Friday, November 28, 2008 at UAMS.
Survivors include her parents; grandparents, Mark and Kim Keith, Loreneva and Thomas Forrester, George and Olga Calderon and Sheila Calderon; several uncles, aunts, nephews and nieces.
Graveside services were held December 1, 2008 at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 3, 2008)
Elaine Keith, age 72, of Rogers, AR, the wife of Wesley J. Keith, retired pastor of the Little Flock Primitive Baptist Church, died Saturday, December 21, 1996 at a local hospital. She was born to Sam and Anna Halbert Stanberry on June 2, 1924 near Danville, AR and lived in California for 30 years before returning to Arkansas 23 years ago. She was a homemaker and a member of the Little Flock Primitive Baptist Church and the New Hope Community Club.
She is survived by husband, Wesley J. Keith; two sons, Tom J. Keith of Bentonville and Wesley D. Keith of Searcy, AR; one daughter, LaRhonda Murphy of Napa, CA; one brother, Alfred Jack Stanberry of Danville; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild and numerous nephews and nieces.
Funeral service was December 24, 1996 at the Little Flock Primitive Baptist Church in Little Flock with Elder Don Farris, her pastor, Elder Hugh Sears, of Springfield, MO and Elder Bill Kendrick officiating. Interment followed at the Little Flock Cemetery. Bequests in lieu of flowers may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 322 North Greenwood Ave. Fort Smith, AR 72901. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 1, 1997)
Elder Wesley J. Keith, age 83, of Rogers, Arkansas, died November 8, 2003 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rogers.
Graveside services were Tuesday, November 11, 2003 at Benton County Memorial Park in Rogers. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 12, 2003)
Mytilty Fay Keith Age 74 of Russellville, Arkansas died Sunday, August 20, 2000 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was born December 20, 1925 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma to the late Thomas and Flora Belle Horn. She was a member of the Pottsville Assembly of God Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George M. Keith, a daughter, Sandra Keith, and a granddaughter, Denise Brown.
Survivors are her nine sons; Charles, Larry, Dewayne, Elmo, Mark and Richard Keith, all of Russellville, Roger Keith, Atkins, Timothy Keith, Scottsville, Cecil Keith, London, five daughters; Carmella Cook, Center Valley, Sharon Titsworth, Dover, Connie Craig, Barbara Keith, and Linda Miller all of Russellville, Sisters, Ethel Huffman, California, and Ada Axley, Oregon, 32 Grandchildren, and 44 great grandchildren.
Services will be Thursday, August 24, 2000, 10:00 A. M. at the Pottsville Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Mike McNeely and Rev. Mary Ledford officiating. Burial will be at Shiloh Cemetery near Atkins. Services are under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle, Arkansas. Visitation will be Wednesday 6:00 to 7:30 p. m. at Cornwell's, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 23, 2000)
Two men Killed In Car-School Bus Collision Near Here - Two men were killed and several children injured Tuesday when a car and school bus collided head-on about 1 1/2 miles west of Danville on Highway 80. The accident happened about 3:30 p. m. C. M. Haston, 70 and Quenton Keith, 25, both of Waltreak, were dead upon arrival at the Yell County Hospital.
School children admitted to the hospital were Joan Tidwell, 7 Clinton Kimbrough, 7; Rickey Wilson, 10 Billy Donnell, 11; Betty Bowerman, 15; and Betty Pruitt, 15. All were released after treatment for facial cuts and bruises. Raymond Pruitt, driver of the school bus, was treated for cuts and bruises and released.
Pruitt said the car, driven by Keith, was in the middle of the road when he saw it and that it swerved into his path, although he pulled over to the ditch trying to avoid the collision. State Trooper Bob Pritchard, who investigated the wreck credited Pruitt's driving with saving the 30 children on the bus from serious injury or death. The bus traveled 66 feet after the impact, stopping in the ditch but without turning over. The car was knocked 33 feet backwards by the impact and was a total loss. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 1, 1958)
Quenton Eugene Keith, aged 25, died Tuesday, April 29, 1958 near Danville. He lived at Waltreak and was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Keith of Waltreak; and three sisters, Mrs. Priscilla Horn, Danville, Mrs. Emma Lou Woodard, Waldron and Mrs. Evie Lee Clemons, Williamston, Calif; two brothers, Wesley Keith, Modesto Calif, and Jesse Keith, Booneville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 15, 1958)
Wesley J. Keith, 83, of Rogers, Ark. a widely known Primitive Baptist elder and the retired pastor of the Little Fock Primitive Baptist Church of Little Fock, Ark. died of lung cancer at his home Saturday, November 8, 2003. Elder Keith died peaceable in the presence of his wife, children, daughters-in-law and most of his grandchildren.
Elder Keith was ordained to the ministry at Madera, Calif. in 1955 and served Primitive Baptist churches in California, Arkansas and Missouri. He and his late wife, Elaine Stanberry Keith, moved to Rogers in 1974 to accept the pastoral care of the Little Fock Primitive Baptist Church. He was also retired from the Mare Island Naval Shipyard at Vallejo, Calif. where he was involved in the building of nuclear submarines. Elder Keith was born near Blue Ball in Scott County, Arkansas to Jesse W. and Rhoda Mai Jones Keith on January 8, 1920 and lived most of his early life west of Danville in Yell County in the area known as Dutch Creek. He and Elaine Stanberry were married from September 2, 1937 until her death in 1996.
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Rutledge Keith, of the home; a son, Tom J. Keith and daughter-in-law, Henri R. Keith, of Bentonville; a daughter, LaRhoda Murphy and son-in-law, Thomas R. Murphy, of Napa Calif. a son, Rev. Wesley D. Keith and daughter-in-law, Katie Keith, of Searcy; three sisters, Priscilla Horn, of Danville, Emma Woodard of Waldron, and Evie Clemmons, of Waldron; one brother, Jesse Keith of Crawford County; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Sean Keith, Monty Murphy, Brian Murphy, Larry Oates, Paul Lindsey and Don Miller. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Little Flock Cemetery in care of Paul Lindsey, 911 Rachel Ave. Bentonville, AR 72712.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Little Flock Primitive Baptist Church of Little Flock with Elder Hugh Sears, of Springfield, Mo. presiding. Burial was in the Little Flock Cemetery under the direction of Callison-Lough Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 3, 2003)
Sammual Auston Keller, age 4, died Saturday, April 27, 2002 at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock, AR. He was born March 18, 1998 in Russellville, AR.
He is survived by his parents, Dan & Keasha Bridges of Dardanelle, AR; two step sisters, Danielle and Sidney Bridges of Ward, AR; grandparents, John and Bernie Keller or Russellville, AR and Debbie Garcia of Onalaska, TX; great-grandparents, U. L. and Ruby Keller of Russellville, AR; great grandfather, Vernie Martinez of Colorado, great grandmother, Mary Cordon of Ft. Smith, AR and great grandparents, Maurice and Ruth Dawkins of Onalaska, TX and two uncles, Jay Keller of Russellville, AR and David Bridges of Houston, TX.
Funeral service will be today, Wednesday, May 1 at 2:45 PM at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle, AR. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 1, 2002)
Stewart Franklin Keller, aged 58, died at his home in Blue Mtn. on October 14, 1958. He was a native of Texas, having lived in Arkansas about eight years. He was a Mason and member of the Methodist church.
Survivors include his wife, Mattie Keller; one daughter, Mrs. Anna Mae Korte of Arizona; one step-daughter, Mrs. Lorene Garner of Booneville; his father, John Keller of Plains, Texas; four sisters, three grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas- Originally published on Thursday, October 23, 1958)
Ursle Lee Keller, age 95 of Atkins died Sunday, August 23, 2009 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was a retired farmer and a WWII Army Veteran. He was born December 17, 1913 at Grant Park, IL to the late James H. and Meroah M. Lightfoot Keller.
He is preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Linda Jean Keller; and great grandson, Samual Auston Keller.
Survivors include his wife Rubie Nordvall Keller; children, Diane Whitfield of TuLare, CA; Gene and Marain Wilburn of Toronto, Canada; Jim and Jill Keller; Howard Keller; Lori and Allen James all of Russellville; John and Bernie Keller of New Blaine; 12 grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be Wednesday, August 26 at 2 p. m. at Riley Creek Cemetery in Belleville. Pallbearers Justin and Jay Keller, Dan Bridges, Allen James, Richard Edwards and Robert Hill. Arrangements made by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 26, 2009)
Dorsey Ellwood Kelley, Jr. age 40 of Danville, AR died Sunday, October 1, 2000 at Mt. Magazine, AR. He was born August 7, 1960 to the late Dorsey E. Kelley, Sr. He was employed by Wayne Farms in Danville, AR.
Survivors are, his mother, Jessie Dean Kelley of Danville, AR; two brothers, Van Stephen "Steve" Kelley of Danville, AR and Henry Kelley of Hot Springs, AR.
Memorial service was held October 16, 2000 at the Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville, AR. Private burial was in National Cemetery at Ft. Smith, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 18, 2000)
Jessie Dean Kelley, age 75, of Danville died Wednesday, June 29, 2005, at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was born June 18, 1930, in Mobile, AL to the late Martin Luther and Belva (Butler) Dean. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dorsey Ellwood Kelley, Sr. and a son, Dorsey E. Kelley, Jr.
Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, Stephen "Steve" Kelley, Danville, Henry and Roberta Kelley, Hot Springs a sister, Virginia Keegan, Cincinnati, OH two grandchildren, Johnathan Kelley and Amy Lynette Kelley.
Graveside service was July 1, 2005 at the Fort Smith National Cemetery. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 6, 2005)
Ernest Edward Kelleybrew, 64, of Los Angeles, CA died Sunday, October, 18, 2009 at Kaiser Permanente Hospital. He was born March 8, 1945 at Dardanelle to the late Iris and Oma Lee Kellybrew.
He is preceded in death by three brothers, William, Melvin, and Bruice Kellybrew.
Survivors include daughter, Shannon of Las Vegas; sons, Marcus of Arizona, Brandon, Braylon and Deon of Los Angeles; sisters, Carole Calhoun of Aurora, IL, Queen Kellybrew of Memphis, TN; brothers, Howard of Ft. Smith, Iris of Midland, MI., Ray of Lake Jackson, TX., Kenneth and Charles of Dardanelle and David of Russellvile; sixteen grandchildren, one uncle, Lloyd Ray Watkins; sister-in-law, Neita Kellybrew, host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Funeral will be Wednesday, October 28 at 2 p. m. at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle. Burial will be in Nebo Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 28, 2009)
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