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J T Kelly, age 72, of Dardanelle, AR died Friday, February 25, 2000 at his home in Dardanelle, AR. He was born September 2, 1927 in Townley, AL to the late Joe T. and Bena Holley Kelly. He was a Korean War Veteran, retired after 23 years for General Motors Corporation in California and then was a supervisor for Morrison and Knudson Construction Company in the Building of the Saturn Plant in Springhill, TN. He was a member of the local Mill Wright Union in Russellville and the Roger-Rye VFW Post 2283 in Russellville.
Survivors are, his wife of 47 years, Juanita Hall Kelly; one son, James T. Kelly of Milpitas, CA; one daughter, Deborah Stevenson or Columbia, TN; one sister, Wanda Pierce of Lebannon, IN; seven grandchildren, Tom, Tim, Craig, Kelly and Katie Stephenson and Joseph and Jesse Kelly; two great-grandchildren, Stephanie "Izzy" Stephenson and Dakota Lee Stephenson.
He was cremated and the family will receive friends at the home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 1, 2000)
William Earl Kellybrew, Sr. age 54, of Dardanelle, AR died Saturday, December 30, 2000 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. He was born August 30, 1946, in Dardanelle, AR. He was a former electrician with Arkansas Nuclear One and a member of the Sweet Home Baptist Church in Dardanelle, AR and the Progressive Men's Club in Russellville, AR.
He was preceded in death by his father, Iris Kellybrew and two brothers, Bruce and Melvin Kellybrew.
He is survived by his wife, Neita Torrence Kellybrew; two sons and a daughter-in-law, William Jr. and Ayisha Kellybrew and Corey Kellybrew all of Conway, AR; one daughter, Crystal Kellybrew of Dardanelle, AR; his mother, Oma Lee Carroll of Dardanelle, AR; seven brothers, Ernest Kellybrew of Los Angeles, CA, Howard Kellybrew of Fort Smith, AR, Iris Kellybrew of Midland, MI, Ray Kellybrew of Lake Jackson, TX, Kenneth Kellybrew of Conway, AR and Chuck Kellybrew of Russellville, AR; and two sisters, Carole Calhoun of Naperville, IL and Queen Kellybrew of Memphis.
Funeral will be 2 p. m. today, Wednesday, January 3, 2001 at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with the Rev. Chuck Kellybrew and Rev. Kenneth Kellybrew officiating. Burial will be in Nebo Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 3, 2001)
Abby Lee Kemp, age 80, of Danville, AR died Thursday, February 27, 1997 at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville. She was the daughter of the late Cordy and Ella Fryer Ramer, Sr. She had owned and operated Kemp's Flowers and Gifts in Danville, was a charter member of the Danville First Assembly of God Church, past president of the Arkansas Florist Association, past president of the Danville Music Club, past president of the Danville Women's B and PW club, and past grand matron of the Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayland C. Kemp and a daughter-in-law, Judy Martin Kemp.
She is survived by two sons and daughter-in-law, Carroll R. Kemp of Danville and Wesley B. and Sharon Ann Kemp of Alma; two grandsons, Carroll R. Kemp II of Los Angeles, CA and Wesley B. Kemp II of Fayetteville, AR; a granddaughter, Caroline Kemp of Alma; one brother, CA. Ramer, Jr. of Fordyce; two sisters, Nevene Chandler of Crossett and Bobbye Thomas of Plumerville.
Funeral service was held March 1, 1997 at the Danville First Assembly of God Church. Burial was in Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville. Pallbearers were Dr. L. Compton George, Charles Wilkins, Jr. Bob Pledger, Billy Donnell, David Fisher, Dr. Forrest Moudy, Johnny Baker and Charles Carr. Honorary: B. M. Harlon, Marion Oswalt, Jack Wilson and Charlie Richison. Memorials may be made to the Danville First Assembly of God Church. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 5, 1997)
Carroll R. Kemp, age 59, of Danville, AR died Monday, May 3, 1999 at St. Mary's in Russellville, AR after a lengthy illness. He was the son of the late Wayland and Abby Ramer Kemp. He was associated with Farmers Insurance Group for 30 years and was the owner of Parkview Manor.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Martin Kemp.
He is survived by a son, Carroll R. Kemp II of Los Angeles, CA and one brother, Wesley Kemp of Alma, AR. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 6 from 7 to 8 p. m. at the Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville, AR.
Funeral service will be Friday, May 7 at 2:00 p. m. at the Danville First Baptist Church with Rev. Bobby Walker officiating. Interment will follow in the Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 5, 1999)
Lear Barton Kemp, age 70, a retired merchant of Russellville, died Tuesday at a Russellville hospital. He had suffered from cancer and heart trouble for the past several months. He had lived at Leslie before moving to Russellville 35 years ago and was a member of the Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include four sons, Wayland C. Kemp of Danville, R. Von Kemp of Dallas, and Joel and Lear B. Kemp Jr. of Russellville; two sisters, Mrs. S. C. Langford and Mrs. Pearl Cullen of Clinton, and four grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD. 50 Years Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 21, 1959)
William Kemp, 83, died August 28, 1954 at the home of his son at Chickalah. He was born near Athens, Ala. And has been in Arkansas since 1894.
He is survived by two sons, Ottis of Russellville and Lucien of Chickalah, two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs AGO, DANVILLE, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 2, 1954)
Mrs. Allie Aikman Kendrick, age 84, died Sunday, November 18, 1990 at DeQueen, AR. She was a native of Bluffton, AR, a Christian and a homemaker.
Survivors are four sons, Harold, Gilbert and Tony of Cerrogardo, AR and Aikman who is in the armed services; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were in Wilkerson Chapel in DeQueen and burial was in Cerrogardo. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 11-28-1990)
Clarice Rhoades Kendrick, age 90, of Plainview, formally of Springdale, died Friday, February 6, 2004 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was born in Gravelly, Arkansas on August 25, 1913 daughter of the late George and Lou Stone Rhoades. She was retired sales clerk for J. C. Penny's in Tulsa, OK and a member of the First Baptist Church in Springdale.
She was preceded in death by Norman Kendrick and a brother, Herman Rhoades.
Survivors include two daughters, Nina Springston of Farmington, AR and Etta Maddux of Broken Bow, OK; a sister, Nina Vedder of Wichita, KA and a brother, Junior Rhoades of Bluffton; sister-in-law, Emma Rhoades of Benton; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Graveside funeral services were held Sunday, February 8, 2004 at the Mt. Vernon-Young Gravelly Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 11, 2004)
Edgar Lee Kendrick, age 80, died Friday, December 28, 1984 at his home in McGehee. A native of Yell County, he had farmed in Desha County for the past fifty years. He was a charter member of both Rankins Chapel Baptist Church of Dumas and the Chickasaw Baptist Church of McGehee.
Survivors are his wife, Eva Daniels Kendrick; a daughter, Norma L. Reed of McGehee; two brothers, Erskin Kendrick of Dumas, and Pat Kendrick of Tulsa, Oklahoma; four sisters, Eva Gray of Modesto, California, Mae Daniels of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Janice Haley of Edenburg, Texas, and Sadie Thomas of Allen, Texas; two grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral was at 2:90 p.m. Sunday, December 30 at Chickasaw Baptist Church. Burial was in McGehee Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 1-9-1986)
Ellie E. Kendrick, age 80, of Cerrogorda died Friday, May 24, 1985. He was a cattleman, farmer, a Mason, and a member of the Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife, Allie Aikman Kendrick; four sons, Harold, Aikman, Tony of Cerrogorda and Gilbert of LA; one brother, Owen Kendrick of Dumas; one sister, Eulene Potter of Dumas; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral was May 27, with Masonic rites. Burial was in the Cerrogorda Cemetery (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 6-5-1985)
Erskin Kendrick, 89, of Dumas, formerly of Yell County departed this life May 20, 2005 in Little Rock, AR. He was born at Bluffton, A Ron October 11, 1915 to the late Edward Albert and Edna Weems Kendrick. He was a Baptist member of the Omage Lodge #547, he also was a retired machinist.
He was preceded in death by His wife, Marvell Kirtley Kendrick.
Survivors include three sons, Bob Kendrick of Savanah, OK, Dan Kendrick of Bluffton, AR and James Kendrick of St. Charles, AR; two daughters, Annette Farmer of Graceland, AR and Katherine Maxwell of Crossett, AR; 11 grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Services were held on May 24, 2005 in the Griffin Funeral Home Chapel in Dumas with Rev. Heath officiating, burial was in Walnut Lake Cemetery. Memorials may be made to donor s choice of charity. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 15, 2005)
Funeral for Eugene Kendrick, age 47, of Danville, who died November 1, 1985 was Thursday with arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home.
He was an employee of the Enforcement Division of the Game & Fish Commission stationed in the Dardanelle area and was a member of the Arkansas Peace Officers Association. He was a World War II veteran and was a member of the American Legion the Disabled American Veterans and the First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Eunice Gwin Kendrick; two daughters, Mrs. Bob Powers of Danville and Mrs. Joe Ed Michael of Little Rock; three brothers, Enoch Kendrick of Dumas, Owen Kendrick of Winchester and Eli Kendrick of Winslow; a sister, Mrs. Vester Potter of Dumas, and three grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Post-Dispatch, Dardanelle, Arkansas: 11-9-1967)
Marie Edith Cooper Kendrick, age 90 of Dardanelle, died Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville. Born July 4, 1916 in Roy, NM she was the daughter of the late Clarence Otis Sr. and Lizzie Hickle Hoskins. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and special friend to many. She was a member of the Dardanelle Church of Christ and had just retired from Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Paul Cooper and Herman Kendrick, a daughter-in-law, Sue Riley, three brothers, Albert Hoskins, Alfred Hoskins, and Clarence Hoskins, Jr. and a sister, Gladys Pearson.
Survivors include two sons and daughter-in-law; Clifton Riley of Dayton, TX, Kenneth and Judith Cooper of Zepher Hills, FL; a daughter, Carolyn Cornwell of Danville; sister-in-law, Grace Hoskins of Tucumcari, NM; six grandchildren and spouses, Darrell and Lynn Riley both of Dayton, TX, Michaelle and Lance Wilkins of Danville, Allison Cornwell of Little Rock, Ashley and Dr. Brent Gregg of Conway, and Michael Rush Cornwell, Jr. of Little Rock; five great-grandchildren, Brett Lee, Carlee Grace and Jarrett Lee Wilkins all of Danville, Anna Caroline and Samuel Andrew Gregg both of Conway; and a very special and dear friend, Jim Prochazka of Dardanelle.
Services were held Thursday, September 21, 2006 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Bro. John McCourt and Dr. Brent Gregg officiating. Allison Cornwell provided the eulogy. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery. Pallbearers were the Elders and Deacons of the Dardanelle Church of Christ. Honorary pallbearers were Oliver and Shirley Pickens, and staff of Cornwell Funeral Home. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 27, 2006)
Mrs. Norma Green Kendrick, age 75, of Ola died Saturday, August 19, 1972 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was a native of Plainview, daughter of the late Joe and Mary Ann Ford Green, and was a member of the Kingston Home Demonstration Club and the Salem United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Mace Kendrick; and a nephew, Hugh Green of Oklahoma City, Okla.
Funeral was Monday at Salem United Methodist Church by the Rev. Charles Crossno. Burial was in Salem Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Tim Phillips, Odell Forrest, Carl Reed, Tom Watson, J, D. Pelts and Glen Poteete. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 8-24-1972)
Rayburn "Pat" Kendrick, age 90, of Russellville died Thursday, December 4, 2003. He was born August 19, 1913, at Crow Mountain in Pope County, Arkansas to the late Allen Young and Ophelia Kendrick Morphis. He was a cattle farmer and a member of the Pottsville Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Mae Kendrick; 2 sons, Bob Kendrick, Bud Kendrick; a daughter, Linda M. Sparks; and a grandson, Barry Kendrick.
Survivors include a son, Ray Kendrick of Russellville; 8 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was Saturday, December 6, 2003 at the Pottsville Methodist Church with Rev. Marion Fleming officiating. Interment was at Pisgah Cemetery in Pottsville. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 10, 2003)
Mrs. Shirley Ann Kendrick, age 57, of Dardanelle, AR died Tuesday, August 4, 1998 at her home. She was born January 1, 1941 at Bessemer City, NC to Uria and Susan Mitchell Costner. She was the widow of Jim Kendrick, a LPN, and a member of the Dardanelle Missionary Baptist Church.
Surviving are four daughters and three sons-in-law, Donna and Jerry Jones of Austin, TX, Linda and Glenn Coyle of Memphis, TN, Laura and Joe Baugh and Sandra Bench of Russellville; three brothers, Earl Bowen, Jack Costner and Clyde Costner of Bessemer City, NC; two sisters, May Heavener of Gastonia, NC and Lena Freeman of Hampton, VA and six grandchildren.
Memorial service was Tuesday at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle by the Rev. Tom McElmurry. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle, AR. Memorials may be made to the Area Agency on Aging Hospice, 103 West Parkway, Russellville, AR 72801. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 12, 1998)
Tommy Edward Kendrick, age 58, of Gravelly, AR, formerly of Benton, AR, died Thursday, July 24, 1997 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born Bluffton, AR December 18, 1938 son of the late Othel Kendrick. He was a rancher.
Survivors include his wife, Eva Miller Kendrick; his mother, Mrs. Rose Evan Kendrick of Mena, AR; two sons, Ken Kendrick or Houston, TX and Kelly Kendrick of St. Joseph, MO; a daughter, Karla Lyons of Sulphur, LA; two sisters, Bettye Tucker of Little Rock, AR and Bobbie Jones of Gravelly; and three grandchildren, Brannon Johnson, Nicole Kendrick and Amanda Lyons.
Funeral service was July 27 at the Gravelly United Methodist Church with Rev. Charles Jones and Jay Hunnicutt officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Briggsville, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 30, 1997)
Mrs. Zetta Kendrick, age 82, of Dumas died Saturday, July 18, 1992 at Delta Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of the late John E. and Mary Jane Hutchinson Hill, a member of First Baptist Church of Dumas and Women's Missionary Union.
Survivors include her husband, Owen Kendrick; a son, Johnny Ray Kendrick of Russellville; a sister, Mrs. Effie Buford of McGehee; two grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Funeral was Monday at Griffin Chapel at Dumas by the Rev. Neal Bennett. Burial was at Mt. Zion Cemetery at Briggsville by Griffin Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 7/18/1992)
A. J. "Al" Kennedy, Jr., age 78 of Danville, AR died Wednesday at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born September 2, 1926 in Greenwood to the late A. J. Sr. and Dessa Moore Kennedy. He was a county extension agent for 32 years, and retired after serving 20 of those years as the Yell County agent. After retirement, he taught agriculture at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville. He was a WWII Army veteran and a member of the United Methodist Church in Danville.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Larene Linn Kennedy, a brother, Robert Kennedy, and two sisters, Nan Kennedy and Katherine Hill.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Melanie Kennedy of Russellville, and Tom and Kristi Kennedy of Little Rock; a daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Danny Jones of Magazine; a twin brother, Cal Kennedy of Greenwood; six grandchildren, Kara Jones Binz of England, Robert Jones, John Kennedy and Jim Kennedy, all of Little Rock, and Hannah and Hatley Kennedy, both of Little Rock.
Services were held Friday, at the United Methodist Church in Danville with Rev. David Hawkins officiating. Interment was in Earl Ladd Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Pallbearers were Jay Younger, David Damon, Larry Stanberry, Bob Staton, Bood Keathley, and John Payne. Honorary include A. C. Mowery, Boss Mitchell, J. D. Welch, Ewell Welch, Ed Taylor, and Gene Lowery. Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 729, Danville, AR, 72833. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 13, 2004)
A. M. "Dump" Kennedy, Jr. 81, of Havana died Sunday at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. Born December 22, 1924, in Rogers, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Artemus Montgomery, Sr. and Pearl Mott Kennedy. He was a member of the Assembly of God, WWII Navy veteran, and a longtime fox and coyote hunter.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Geniece Terry.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Lena Yandell Kennedy of Havana; sons and daughters-in-law, John and Dinah Kennedy of North Little Rock, Lonnie and Nancy Kennedy of Russellville; brother, John H. Kennedy of Ventura, CA; sister, Maggie Morris of Little Rock; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be 2:00 p. m. Wednesday, at the Havana Assembly of God Church with Rev. Bob Caldwell officiating. Burial at Moore's Chapel Cemetery with Military Honors by Boyce Woods VFW Post 3141 Dardanelle. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home. Pallbearers Rick Nichols, Patrick Hallum, Jason Kennedy, Scott Kennedy, Mickey Duvall, J. P. Littlefield. Memorials Havana Assembly of God Youth Building Fund, P. O. Box 35, Havana, AR 72842. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 19, 2006)
Lorene Linn Kennedy, age 79, of Danville, AR died Monday, October 6, 2003 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. She was born in Morganton, AR on November 23, 1923 daughter of the late S. P. and Ara Gardner Linn. She was a graduate of Arkansas State Teachers College, she retired after 33 years of teaching, she was a member of the Danville United Methodist Church and the Arkansas Retired Teachers Association.
She was preceded in death by two brothers.
Survivors include, her husband of 50 years, Al Kennedy; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Melanie Kennedy of Russellville, AR and Tom and Kristi Kennedy of Little Rock, AR; daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Danny Jones of Magazine, AR; sister, Hazel Wood of Morganton, AR; six grandchildren Robert Jones, Kara Jones Binz, John Kennedy, Jim Kennedy II all of Russellville, Hannah Kennedy and Hatley Kennedy both of Little Rock, AR.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, October 9, 2003 at 10 a. m. at the Danville United Methodist Church with Rev. David Hawkins officiating. Burial will be in Earl Ladd Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jim Kennedy, Tom Kennedy, Danny Jones, Robert Jones, John Kennedy and Jim A. Kennedy. Visitation will be held Wednesday, 6 to 8 p. m. at the Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 8, 2003)
Ray Kennedy, age 58, of Dardanelle went to Heaven Monday, September 24, 2007. He was a born December 12, 1948 at Oklahoma City, OK to the late Truman and Violet Fryer Kennedy. He was a Marine Veteran and retired from Tyson in Dardanelle where he was a truck driver for 17 years.
He is preceded in death by a brother, Johnny Kennedy.
Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Kathleen Kennedy of Dardanelle; son, Dustin Kennedy of Dardanelle; two step children, SGT. Robert Campbell and wife Miho Campbell of Japan, and Misty Campbell of Jefferson City, TN.
Memorial Services were held Thursday, September 27, 2007, 1:00 p. m. at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with friends and family officiating. Arrangements made by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 3, 2007)
Alpha S. Kennon, 72, passed away in his home at Danville, February 4, 1949. Mr. Kennon has been a live long resident of Yell County and has lived in Danville for the past 26 years.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Zell Kennon; four children and two step-children, Mrs. Taylor Dennis, Mrs. Hayden Moudy, Betty Kennon, Robbie and Patsy Crowley, all of Danville; and Arvie Kennon of Okla. City; 10 grandchildren; three sisters and one brother, Mrs. Cora Denton, Sapulpa, Okla. Mrs. Sam Mitchell of Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Charlie Woodard, Waldron and Lee Kennon of Houston, Texas. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 10, 1949)
Marvin Otto Kennon, age 32, a native of Rover, Arkansas died Sunday morning February 8, 1948 at home at 1733 E. 8th St. Tulsa, Okla. Funeral services were held on Tuesday morning at 11 o clock. And burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include the widow, Vancel and two sons, J. L. and Glenn of home; his parents Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Kennon and sister, Irene of 2422 W. 41 St.; also a brother, Cleo, of Rover. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 18, 1948)
Mrs. Zell Etta Kennon, age 92 of Danville died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2002 at the Ark. Heart Hospital.
Services will be Tuesday, December 31, 2002 at 10 a. m. at the First Baptist Church in Danville with Rev. Bobby Walker and Rev. Jeff Henderson officiating. Interment will be in Union Hill Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. See complete obit next issue. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 1, 2003)
Mrs. Zell Etta Kennon, age 92 of Danville, died Saturday, December 28, 2002 at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. She was born in the Union Hill Community in Scott County on February 20, 1910 to the late Claude and Rosie Osborn Parker. She was a child day care employee at the Head Start Day Care Center at the foot of Danville Mountain, and one of the oldest members of the First Baptist Church in Danville.
She was preceded in death by two husbands, Wes Crowley and Alpha Kennon, and one daughter, Patsy McCown; three sisters, Lucille Heron, Sybil Miller, Ruby Vaughn, and a son-in-law, Roscoe Hays.
Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Robbie Hays of Danville, Betty and Harve Prince of Pensacola, Florida, Earl McCown of Cleveland, Mississippi; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Claudia and Ray Hunt of Waveland, Willo and Ules Owens of Union Hill; five grandchildren, Vickie McCown of Lexa, Arkansas, Mitchell McCown of Clarksdale, Mississippi, Tammy Benedict of Jacksonville, Florida, John McCown of Tupelo, Mississippi, Tonya Patterson of Orange Park, Florida; eleven great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, a God child, Phyllis McLachlan, and her home health caregiver, Lawana Beavers of Belleville.
Services were Tuesday, December 31, 2002 at the First Baptist Church in Danville with Rev. Bobby Walker and Rev. Jeff Henderson officiating. Interment was in Union Hill Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Pallbearers were John McCown, Mitchell McCown, Stanley Cobb, Parker Hunt, Roger Owens, Ules Ray Owens, Don Owens, Jim Coots. Honorary pallbearers were David Thornton and Home Heath Care. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 8, 2003)
Chester Kent, age 89, a resident of Russellville, died Tuesday, October 29, 2002, at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was born October 6, 1913, at Norwood, Missouri to the late Jacob Harvey and Gertrude Rebecca Shepard Kent. He was a Pentecostal and attended the Gospel Tabernacle. He was a former truck driver, and enjoyed peddling fruits and vegetables around the county. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Gilbert Kent; a sister, Alta Pipes; 2 grandchildren, Debbie Andrews and Kenny Ketcherside; and a great grandson, Brain Andrews.
Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Ruth Kent of Russellville; 3 daughters and a son-in-law, Dorothy and Euel Ketherside of Russellville, Donna Wade of Russellville, and Shirley Linton of Dover; a sister, Leona Williams of Dardanelle; 9 grandchildren, Sherri Olson, Letty Gunter, Cathy Lackey, Bobby Andrews, Chyrel Feltner, Regina Pendergraft, Dennis Wade, Doug Wade, and Rhonda Dycus; 28 great grandchildren; 16 great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.
Funeral was Saturday, November 2, 2002, at the Gospel Tabernacle with Rev. R. M. Shields officiating. Burial was in the Linker Cemetery at Dover under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Jerry Chronister, Don Chronister, Ronnie Lackey, Tony Ennos, Alan Olson, James Dycus, Lance Pendergraft, and Robert Gunter. Honorary pallbearers were Tony Kammerling, Johnny Story, and Standford Lee. Memorials may be made to the Gospel Tabernacle, P. O. Box 1761, Russellville, AR 72811. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 6, 2002)
Keplar Dies Suddenly At Home - Mack Keplar, age 61, a former resident of Yell County, died suddenly Sunday night, April 1, 1956 at his home in North Little Rock.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Goldie Keplar and several relatives.
Funeral services were held at England and burial at Birta. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 12, 1956)
Dora Elizabeth Kernes, age 95 of Havana, AR died Tuesday, March 24, 1998 in the Booneville Hospital. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by a daughter, Willie Tippit of Havana; 13 grandchildren including William Fincher of Van Buren; 30 great grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral service was March 26, 1998 at Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, AR. Burial was in Gill Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 1, 1998)
Gwen Kerns, age 86 of Dardanelle, AR died Thursday, July 27, 2006 at the Dardanelle Hospital. She was born September 19, 1919 at Hector to Homer and Jessie Leavell Garrigus.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, George A. "Chock" Kerns.
Survivors include four sons and a daughter-in-law, Larry and Sharon Kerns, Jerry, George and Bob Kerns all of Dardanelle; three daughters and a son-in-law, Garry and Joe Griffin of Dover, Perry Gilchrist of Spokane, WA and Mary Warren of Dardanelle, AR; a brother and sister-in-law, John and Gale Garrigus of Hector; two sisters, Una Lee Cochran of London and Ina Marable of Hector; 12 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Graveside service was Saturday at Phoenix Cemetery near Dover, officiated by Rev. Terry Duvall. Arrangements by Shinn Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 2, 2006)
Jack Grant Kerr, age 74, of Ola, AR. died Monday, February 8, 1999 at his home. He was born October 17, 1924 in Benton, AR. to the late E. Jack and Mary Collins Kerr. He retired from 3M Corporation with the Big Rock Division and the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department. He was a graduate of Central High School in Little Rock, attended the Arkansas Business Law School in Little Rock, was a WWII Navy Veteran and played in the United States Navy Band after graduating from the Navy School of Music in Washington, D. C.
Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Cook Kerr; one daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Bruce Glover of Fort Smith; two grandsons, Colin Mantooth and Kelly Glover both of Ft. Smith, AR.
Graveside service will be Thursday, February 11, 1999 at 3:30 p. m. at Sandlin Cemetery in Ola with Rev. Rick Balentine officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6 to 8 at Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 10, 1999)
James Ryan Kershner, age 25, of Dardanelle, AR died Wednesday, June 23, 1999. He was born November 21, 1973 in Riverside, CA. He was a welder.
Survivors are his wife, Leisa Noblett Kershner; two daughters, Rachel and Jessica Kershner both of the home; his parents, Michael and Pattie Trainor Kershner of Dardanelle, AR; a brother, Christian Kershner of Dardanelle, AR; paternal grandparents, William and Roseli Kershner of Bolivar, MO.
Services were Saturday at me Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were George Davis, Chris Grace, Ernest Thaxton, Darren Thaxton, Michael Davis, Bobby Kershner, Glen Lackey and Ronnie Thompson. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 30, 1999)
Atlanta Pilot Dies In Plane Crash On Mt. Magazine - Robert Keyes, 28, an Atlanta, Ga. pilot, was killed Sunday when his twin-engine plane crashed on Mt. Magazine. Keyes was flying the new plane from the Cessna factory in Wichita to the DeKalb Peachtree Airport in Atlanta. Apparently no one saw the crash. The wreckage was sighted about 5:15 p. m. by forest rangers in the Mt. Magazine fire tower. An Army search plane from Ft. Chaffee located the plane just before dark on directions from forest personnel and circled the wreckage until State Police had it located. It had crashed about one-fourth mile from the bluff near the Brown Branch recreation area. Searchers had to follow a logging road and hike about two hours before reaching the wreckage about 10 p. m. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, February 11, 1960)
George Bradford Keys, age 79 of Dardanelle, died Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at his home. He was born February 29, 1928 at River Mountain in Logan County to the late James B. and Bitha J. Billings Keys. He attended the Baptist Church and was a member of Boyce Woods VFW Post #3141, DAV and was a 32 Degree Mason.
He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Clarence, Bruce and Carl Keys; two sisters, Clara Parker and Clora Roulston Jay.
Survivors include three stepdaughters, Danita Lynn Burlson of Springdale, Sonya J. Brent of Russellville, Leshea M. Moody of Alva, FL; one sister, Mary Ferebee of Virginia; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held February 23, 2008 at Elizabeth Hall Cemetery in New Blaine. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 27, 2008)
Daoreuang R. Khamvongsa, age 34, of Havana, AR, died Saturday, January 4, 1997. She was born in Champasack, Laos July 3, 1962. She worked in portion control at Petit Jean Poultry in Danville.
Survivors include her parents, Pone and Chanthone Khantharoth Inthasith of Havana, AR; her husband, Phanh Khamvongsa of Havana; three daughters, Oy Inthalonsinh, Noy Khamvongsa and Kathy Khamvongsa all of Havana, AR; a sister, Malaythong Vilavahn of Havana; five brothers, Vixieng Inthasith and Vixay Inthasith both of San Antonio, TX, Khamphay Inthasith of Lafayette, LA, Khamphong Inthasith and Bounthong Inthasith both of Havana, AR.
Funeral service will be today, Wednesday, January 8, 1997 at 1:00 p. m. at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel with Buddhist Monks from Fort Smith officiating. Burial will be in Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR. This was a single vehicle accident Saturday, January 4, 1997 on Highway 80, 20 miles west of Danville. This is a double funeral, a mother-in-law and son-in-law. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 8, 1997)
Alta "Dean" Kidder, 72, a resident of Dardanelle, AR died Thursday, December 16, 2004, at Chamber's Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was born July 1, 1932, at Snowball, Arkansas to William Clayton and Clara Milam Polk. She was a former employee of Wayne Poultry in Danville. She enjoyed crocheting, hunting and spoiling her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert Kidder; her son Robert W. "Chubby" Kidder; and two sisters, Millie Kelley and Alice Woods.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Richard Humphreys of El Dorado, Arkansas; two brothers, L. C. Polk of Warren, Michigan and Charles Polk of Waterford, Michigan; three sisters, Barbara Mills of Commerce Township, Michigan, Peggy Parker of Dardanelle, and Jo Parker of Russellville, AR; 3 grandchildren and their spouses; two great grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.
Funeral was Monday, December 20, 2004, at the Nimrod Baptist Church at Nimrod with Rev. Lonnie Smith officiating. Burial was in the Nimrod Cemetery at Nimrod under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Pallbearers were Robert McNeal, Don McNeal, Steve Edwards, Bobby Huddleston, Matthew Martin, and Keith Holley. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association; Post Office Box 1653; Topeka, Kansas 66601-1653. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 22, 2004)
Robert W. Kidder, age 42, of Perryville, AR died Wednesday, March 12, 1997 at his home. A son of the late Robert Kidder and Mrs. Alta Polk Kidder of Perryville he was born October 22, 1951 in Pontiac, MI. He was a railroad worker and a member of the Nimrod Volunteer Fire Department.
With his mother he is survived by one sister, Pat Humphreys of El Dorado; three nieces, Sheryl Edwards of Magnolia, Sara and Shelia Humphreys both of El Dorado and his companion, Ella Bryant of Nimrod.
Pallbearers were Mike Eden, Ray Morrow, T. J. Bruck, Lee Payne, Keith McNeal, J. C. Crain, Terry Davis and David McNeal.
Funeral service was March 15 at the First Baptist Church in Nimrod with burial following in the Nimrod Cemetery by the Rev. Stan Payne. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, co Mrs. Jeff Mobley, Memorial Chairman, 225 Skyline Drive, Russellville, AR 72801. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 19, 1997)
Johnie Joseph Kierre, Jr. of Dardanelle, passed away November 9, 2007 at the age of 78. He was born October 22, 1929, in Little Rock, AR to Johnie Kierre, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Kierre. He worked in sales and advertising for the past 23 years at Petit Jean Meat Packing Company in Morrilton, AR. He was a member of the St. Augustine's Catholic; Knights of Columbus, Fourth Degree; Elks Club; Master Gardener; and served as a U. S. Marine. He attended clown school and portrayed Emmett Kelly in parades. On October 10, 2006, the selection for the prestigious Charlie Johnson, Tourism of the Year Award, went to Johnie Kierre, Jr. a person that was well known in Conway County, but was also well known in the tourism circles around the state.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Jim and Lee Kierre; a sister, Barbara Hines; and infant grandson, Jacob Hays Kierre; and an infant granddaughter, Debra Dawn Kierre.
Survivors include his wife, Jeanne Kierre of Dardanelle; a brother, Willie Kierre of Cisco, TX; four children, Patrick Kierre, Barbara Thompson, Tommy Kierre all of North Little Rock, AR, and Mike Kierre of Beebe, AR; three step children, Loren Lomax of Russellville, AR, and Kathryn Lomax, Joel Lomax both of Springfield, MO; seven grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three step-great grandchildren.
Rosary was held November 12 at 6:30 p. m. at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Dardanelle with Father Ernest Hardesty officiating. Funeral services were held Tuesday at St. Augistine's Catholic Church in Dardanelle. Interment was held in Riverwood Memorial Gardens in Maumelle under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation 904 Autumn Road, Suite 500, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 14, 2007)
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