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Gould - Mrs. Pauline Margaret Parson King, age 74, of Gould, widow of Charlie Opal King, died Monday. Mrs. King was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. today at Bethel Baptist Church by the Revs. Skip Kelly and Robert Lamb. Burial will be in Dark Corner Cemetery (Lincoln County) by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas. Memorials may be made to Bethel Baptist Church.
Survivors are six sons, Jerry S. King of Bentonville, Vernie L. King of Pine Bluff, Charles M. King and Willy L. King, both of Gould, Jimmy T. King of Star City and Dennis W. King of Garland, Texas; three daughters, Mrs. Charlene K. Ezelle of Pine Bluff, Mrs. Mary L. Tarlton of Gould and Mrs. Frances A. Flowers of Memphis, Tenn.; 20 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. (SSDI DOB: 1/4/1914) (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 5/2/1988)
Richard "Dick" King, 56, of Pottsville, AR, died Friday, October 10, 2008 at Conway Regional Health Center in Conway, AR. The son of Loyle and Wanda K. Dalton King, he was born January 21, 1952 in Russellville, AR. He was an Arkansas Tech University Alumni. He was the owner of Dalton King Packaging. Richard was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles 3028. Serving as president from 2005-2007, past president 2007-2008 and a state officer in 2007-2008. Dick was a Methodist. He enjoyed golfing, woodworking, fishing, bird hunting, garage selling, and landscaping his yard. He also enjoyed telling others how to landscape their yards.
He was preceded in death by his father, Loyle F. King.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara King of Pottsville; four daughters, Celeste Snyder of Manhattan, Kansas, Elisha Petty of Russellville, AR, Misty Ridenhour of Goodyear, AZ and Melissa Mediano of Russellville; mother, Wanda King of Pottesville; three brothers, Joe King of Sunrise, FL, Gary King of St. Charles, MO and Ray King of Atkins, AR; 17 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; many loving nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral was October 13, 2008 at Humphrey Chapel with Reverend Jim Huddleston officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to The Fraternal Order of Eagles 3928, 3016 East 16m Street, Russellville, AR. 72802. Alzheimers Fund or the Disaster Relief Fund. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 15, 2008)
Tommy Glen King, 65, died June 16, 2006 at his home in Phoenix AZ. He was born December 24, 1940 in Cudahy, CA to James Jim) and Mildred (Bradshaw King.
He is survived by his wife, Judi, children Toby and Christine of the home; son Jim King of San Diego; daughter Deborah King of Hollywood, Ca; and son Dr. Brett King of Massachusetts; grandchildren Baxter and Jacob King; sisters Sarah Turner of Barling AR and Ella Ann Owen of Star City, AR; and brother Jimmy King of Bauxite, AR, plus numerous relatives and countless friends across the states. Tommy lived at Bluffton and attended school at Fourche Valley High School where his father taught from 1955 to 1956, before moving to Glenwood.
The body was cremated and a memorial service will be held for the family with interment with his parents at Owens Family Cemetery in Star City in early August. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 12, 2006)
Wanda Katherine Dalton King, age 83, of Ola, died Monday, January 5, 2009 at Atkins Nursing Center in Atkins. The daughter of Luke and Minnie Dew Dalton, she was born July 15, 1925 in Caddo Gap. She was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bud King; one son Richard King; one grandchild, Greg King and several siblings.
Survivors include four sons, Joe King and wife Robin of Ft Lauderdale, FL, Gary King and wife Karen of St. Charles, MO, Ray King and wife Angela of Atkins; one daughter-in-law Barbara King of Pottsville five grandchildren, Celeste Snyder, Davey King, Joel King, Jaemi Heim, Meridith Childress; Nine great grandchildren; one sister, Lonetta Smith of Texas.
Graveside memorial service was January 9, 2009 at Sandlin Cemetery. Rev. Blake Bradford officiate. Cremation arrangements under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 14, 2009)
Mrs. Winnie King, age 94, of Havana, AR died Monday, June 14, 1999 at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville. She was born in Belleville, AR March 29, 1905, daughter of the late Frank and Daley Wilson Barnett. She was a mother and homemaker and a member of the Havana Presbyterian Church.
She was the widow of William Arthur King and also preceded in death by a son, Wiley King and a grandson, Michael King.
She is survived by four sons, James King of Russellville, AR; Raymond King of Agoura, CA, Jackie King of Roswell, GA and Jimmy King of Blue Rapids, KS; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 10:00 a. m. at the Havana Presbyterian Church with Rev. Floyd Shepherd and Rev. Bill Storts officiating. Burial will be in the Havana Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Alvin Rice, Carl King, Dale Caldwell, Charlie Ward, Ewell Welch and J. D. Welch. Family visitation will be Wednesday 7 to 8 p. m. at Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 16, 1999)
Miss Ruby Kinser, age 31, died Thursday in a Kansas City, Mo. hospital. She was a former resident of Centerville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 9, 1950)
Lucille Kinsey, age 80 of Dardanelle, AR died Friday, May 14, 2004 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was born October 28, 1923 in Dover, AR to the late George W. and Abagail Griffin Freeman. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church. She retired from Tyson Foods of Dardanelle after working there for 42 years. She was the wife of Avery Earl Kinsey for 65 years.
She was preceded in death by two granddaughters, Marilyn Amett Wilcox and Darlene Moore.
Survivors include her husband, Avery Earl Kinsey; one son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Pat Kinsey of Dardanelle; two daughters and a son-in-law, Pat Wallace of Waldron and Janett and Dewey Lewis of Dardanelle, AR; one brother, George Willis Freeman of Stockton, CA and one sister, Jewel Hicks of Stockton, CA; 11 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren and many relatives and dear friends.
Funeral was May 18, 2004 at Dardanelle Funeral Chapel by Rev. Denver Robinson. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery under the direction of Dardanelle Funeral Service. Casket bearers were Kenny Bills, Brandon Clemons, Josh Davis, Bucky Talley, David Traffanstedt and Jonathan Wilcox. Honorary was Eddie Wilcox. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 19, 2004)
Hetty M. Kirby, age 91, a resident of Russellville, AR, formerly of London, AR, died Saturday, December 4, 1999 at Russellville Nursing Center at Russellville, AR. She was born on February 6, 1908 at London, AR to William and Texann Kyker Pless. She retired as an employee at the hospital as a cafeteria cashier. She was the widow of the late Maurice Kirby. She was a member of the London Assembly of God Church.
She was preceded in death by, her parents; a son, Leroy Kirby; a daughter, Betty Carey; a stepson, Virgil Kirby; five brothers and three sisters.
Survivors include, two sons and daughter-in-law, Robert Cochran of Dardanelle, AR and William and Nancy Cochran of Russellville, AR; nine grand children; many great and great-great grandchildren; five step daughters; one sister, Pauline Isley of Morrilton, AR and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was December 7, 1999 at the London Assembly of God Church officiated by Rev. Jerry Schlinker. Burial was at the Price Cemetery at London, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 8, 1999)
Dr. Hugh E. Kirk, age 81, of Waveland, AR passed away Friday, February 7, 1997 at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville, AR. He was a retired physician for Hughs Aircraft Company of California. He was a WWII Army Veteran, member of the Belleville Christian Lodge 394 and the Scottish Rite in Fort Smith.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred Kirk of Lawrence, KS; a brother, Maurice Kirk of Tucson, AZ; and a sister, Bernadine Kirk Sandlin of Scottsdale, AZ.
A memorial Masonic service was held February 11, 1997 at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Danville, AR with Rev. Bill Capehart officiating. The body will be cremated. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 12, 1997)
Letha O. Kirkland, age 92, a longtime resident of Casa Grande, AZ, died August 21, 1998 at Desert Valley Care Center in Casa Grande. She was born March 1, 1906 in Plainview, AR. She and her family moved to Casa Grande in 1942 because of her ill health. She was a homemaker and a member of Trinity Southern Baptist Church. Her husband, Sherwood preceded her in death in 1972.
She is survived by two sons, Wilbur and Dennis both of Casa Grande; five daughters, Billie Burroughs of Phoenix, Shirley Winberry of Hesperia, CA, Euda Rainey of Paris, TX, Mildred Williams of Hugo, OK and Sue Seaton of Houston; a sister, Lessie Crabill of Decatur, IL; 14 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held August 25 at the Cole & Maud Mortuary with the Rev. Raymond Wilson officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 30, 1998)
Mrs. Tenny Kirkland [no other details included in 50Yrs Ago Column] (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 23, 1947)
Martha Dona Burruss Kirkpatrick, age 92, of Rover, AR died Friday, February 26, 1993 at her daughters home in Harrison, AR. She was the widow of Walter C. Kirkpatrick, the daughter of the late Michael Whaley Burruss and the late Ida Elizabeth Pugh Burruss and a member of the Rover Baptist Church since 1915. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include; a son, Garland Kirkpatrick of Beebe, AR; a daughter, Mrs. Joseph A. (Marie) Hogan of Harrison, Ar; a sister, Mrs. Linuel (Ina) Green of Glendora, CA; a step-sister, Jessie Anderson of Rover, two granddaughters, Marilyn Kirkpatrick Palmer of Kingwood, TX and Carolyn Kirkpatrick Watkins of Baton Rouge, LA and three great grandchildren.
Services were March 1 at the Rover Baptist Church by Rev. Buddy Fisher. Burial was in Hunts Chapel Cemetery, Rover, AR. by Shinn Funeral Service. Pallbearers were W.T. Pugh, Bill Lewis, Clarence Bowen, Junior Morrison, Rex Harris and Hank Shelton. Honorary: Roy Short, Charlie Harmon, Erbie Elrod, Noble Brannon, Monroe Brown and Gary Morrison. Memorials may be made to Rover Baptist Church or the Hunts Chapel Cemetery Fund in care of Peggy Emerson, Rover, Arkansas. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 3-3-1993)
IN MEMORY OF MARTHA DONA BURRUSS KIRKPATRICK
BORN December 10, 1900
DIED February 26, 1993
SERVICES 10 A. M. MONDAY MARCH 1, 1993, ROVER BAPTIST CHURCH
MINISTER REV. BUDDY FISHER
INTERMENT HUNTS CHAPEL CEMETERY, ROVER, ARKANSAS (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 2/26/1993)
Mrs. Rosa Etta Kirkpatrick of Rover age 79, died at her home Friday night, June 19th, after a long illness. She had lived at Rover 38 years and had been a member of Missionary Baptist Church since age 15 years.
She leaves her husband, George Kirkpatrick; one son, Walter Kirkpatrick of Rover; two daughters, Miss Zadie Kirkpatrick of the home. Mrs. Bertha Whitlow of Plainview; two grandchildren, Mrs. Marie Hogan of Crossett and Garland Kirkpatrick of Jonesboro; four sisters, Mrs. D. V. Tucker of Dardanelle; Mrs. Wiley Utley of Chickalah; Mrs Lucinda Williams of Ardmore, Okla. Mrs. Jenettie Hall of Broken Arrow, Okla two brothers, Sidney Clark of Russellville and Anderson Clark of Mountain Pine; and a host of nieces and nephews. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record 50 Years Ago, Danville, Arkansas, 6/19/1953)
Walter C. Kirkpatrick, age 86, died at his home in Rover on Sunday, October 17, 1982. He was a retired farmer and veteran of World War I and a member of the Rover Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Dona Burruss Kirkpatrick, of the home; a son, Garland Kirkpatrick of Beebe; a daughter, Mrs. J. A. (Marie) Hogan of Harrison; two granddaughters, Mrs. Matthew Palmer of Houston, TX and Carolyn Kirkpatrick of Little Rock.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Rover Baptist Church. Rev. James Johns officiated with assistance from Rev. J. A. Hogan. Burial was at Hunt s Chapel Cemetery at Rover. Pallbearers were Roy Short, Argus Price, Clarence Bowen and Bill Lewis. Honorary pallbearers were Noble Brannon, Noah McClurt, W. J. Pugh, John Henry Blankenship, Rex Harris and Dr. James O. Pennington. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 10-20-1982)
In Memory Of Walter C. Kirkpatrick
Born September 20, 1896
Died October 17, 1982
Services 2 P. M. Tuesday October 19, 1982, Rover Baptist Church
Ministers Rev. James Johnson, Rev. J. A. Hogan
Interment Hunts Chapel Cemetery, Rover, Arkansas (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 10/17/1982)
Carlina Kirkwood, age 64 of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on April 4, 2005. She was a retired Montgomery Ward service representative.
She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Jimmy Kirkwood; daughters and sons-in-law, Valerie and Mark Roberts, Vickie and Lyle Bernsten, J. Lynn and Chris Whitchurch; three grandchildren, five brothers and one sister of California.
Graveside service was held on April 7, 2005 at Upper Spring Creek Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 13, 2005)
Hilley Hayes Kirkwood of Artesia, New Mexico died November 16, 1952 in a Artesia General Hospital. He was a former resident of Belleville and is survived by his wife, the former Sybl Hale, a son, Jimmy Hale of the home and a daughter, Ovida Woods, Los Angeles, Calif.; his mother, Mrs. Hester Kirkwood of Danville; three sisters, Miss Tillie Kirkwood, Danville, Mrs. Grace Gates, Danville and Mrs. Jack Beck, Mindoza, Calif. and two grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 27, 1952)
Elmer Kisling, Jr. age 75 of Mt. George, AR died Sunday, February 11, 2007 at Dardanelle Hospital. He was born October 29, 1931 at Sedgwick, AR to Elmer Kisling, Sr. and Clara McQuay Kisling.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, J. D. and Lee Kisling and a sister, Dolores Brewer.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Angie Brewer Kisling of Mt. George; five sons and daughters-in-law, Arnold and Kay Kisling of Mt. George, Ronnie and Grace Kisling of Dardanelle, Danny and Cindy Kisling of Mt. George, Dennis and Janet Kisling of Centerville and Larry Kisling of Russellville; a sister Etola McCutcheon of Dardanelle, AR; 11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Graveside service will be held today, Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at 2 p. m. at Mt. George Cemetery with Rev. Charley King officiating. Arrangements under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 14, 2007)
Arnold Jake Kisling, Sr., age 59 of Mt. George, died Sunday, December 20, 2009 at Baptist Medical Center. He was born December 5, 1950 at Wynn to Elmer C. and Angie M. Brewer Kisling.
He is preceded in death by his father, Elmer Kisling.
Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Wanda Kisling of Mt. George; sons, Arnold Jake Kisling, Jr., Earl Elmer Kisling both of Mt. George; daughter, Dawn Renee Jones of Mt. George; mother, Angie M. Kisling of Mt. George; brothers, Ronnie Kisling of Dardanelle, Larry Kisling, Danny Kisling both of Mt. George, Dennis Kisling of Centerville; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A
Memorial Service will be held Saturday, December 26, 2009, 9:00 a. m. at Mt. George Church of Christ with Chris George officiating. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 23, 2009)
Katherine Marie Kisling, wife of the late J. D. Kisling, Sr. went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 12, 2008 at the age of 74. She resided at the Salem Nursing and Rehab Center in Conway. Katherine was born on May 29, 1934 in McAlister, Oklahoma, daughter of Russell Paris and Oeda Marie Paris. She was a retired homemaker and loved her grandchildren.
Ms. Kisling was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and her brother, James L. Paris.
She is survived by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her daughters are Panda and Randy Horn of Conway, Jayne Kisling of Indiana, Trisha Kisling of Russellville, and Barbara Taylor of Arizona. Her sons are J. D. Kisling, Jr. of Conway, Horace Taylor of Arizona, and Monty Taylor of Arizona. She had 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren, several brothers and sisters, and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held September 16, 2008. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 17, 2008)
Lee D. Kisling, age 71, of Dardanelle, AR did Thursday, August 5, 2004 at his home. He was born July 31, 1933, at Sedwick, the son of the late Elmer and Clara McQuay Kisling.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Lee Kisling; a daughter, Robin Woodall; two brothers, J. D. Walter Kisling and Lonnie D. Kisling and a sister, Delores Brewer.
He is survived by two sons, Dennis Kisling of Lavaca, AR and Mark Kisling of Russellville, AR; two daughters, Claudette Atkins and Patricia Ritchie of Russellville, AR; a brother, Elmer C. Kisling, Jr. of Mount George; a sister, Etola McCutcheon or Dardanelle, AR; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was Saturday at Elizabeth Hall Cemetery by the Rev. Wylie Jones. Burial by Dardanelle Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 11, 2004)
Beatrice Bernice Kitchens, age 79 of Danville, AR passed away Sunday, February 11, 2001 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. She was born in Olio, Scott County, Arkansas on December 24, 1921, daughter of the late Alfred Andrew and Ester Mae Butler Miller. She was a mother and homemaker, retired poultry farmer and had also worked for Joe Ray Processing Plant and attended the Danville Free Will Baptist Church.
She was the widow of Lonnie Kitchens and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Clay Miller and Clyde Miller and two sisters, Connie Bishop and Grethel Miller.
Survivors include, a son and daughter-in-law, Dewayne and Selena Kitchens; a daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Jim Horn, all of Danville, AR; three sisters, Joyce Kitchens of Bristow, OK, Janelle Barnett of Leavenworth, KS and Wanell James of Bristow, OK; four grandchildren, Gary Kitchen, Debra Moody and Steven Kitchens all of Danville, AR and Pamela Cline of Bristow, OK and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held today, Wednesday, February 14, 2001 at 2:00 p. m. at the Waltreak Methodist Church with Rev. Ricky White and Rev. Eddie Morton officiating. Burial will be in Waltreak Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 14, 2001)
Rev. Charles C. Kitchens, age 87, of Gravelly, died Sunday evening, December 3, 1971 at the St Mary s Hospital in Russellville. Rev. Kitchens was a Minister, a native of the Waltreak Community, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kitchens. Rev. Kitchens was a member of the Mulberry Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Minnie Blagg Kitchens; two sons, Jesse Kitchens of Gravelly and Ariel Kitchens of Tampa, Fla.; four daughters, Mrs. Velma Jones of Dumas, Mrs. Syble Copeland of Waldron, and Mrs. Verta Seay of Georgia and Miss Etoyl Kitchens of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Decie Davison of Oklahoma and Mrs. Addie Dennis of Danville; and 21 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Mulberry Freewill Baptist Church Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 with the Rev. Pat Millard officiating. Interment was at the Parks Cemetery. Arrangements and services were in care of the Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 12-7-1971)
California--Dairl David "Bud" Kitchens, age 82, of Riverbank, California passed away Saturday, February 21, 2004 at Evergreen Rehabilitation Care in Modesto, California.
Bud was a native of Gravelly, Arkansas and lived in Riverbank for 52 years. He retired as owner of several grocery stores in the Modesto and Ceres, California area. He was an avid sportsman, enjoying hunting coon, bear and squirrel. He also enjoyed fishing and was truly at home in the outdoors. He attended Gravelly and Fouche Valley schools where he played basketball. In his last year at Fouche Valley High School his basketball team won the district tournament. He played baseball at Forester for many years. While living in California in the 1970s he was a dedicated coach for the Red Shield softball program and lead his team to many championships.
He is survived by his wife, Elsie Kitchens of Riverbank; children, Dairl Kitchens, Jr. of Stevinson, California and Deloris Ann Kitchens of Riverbank; grandchildren, Harold Kitchens and Dairl Kitchens both of Modesto, California; great grandchildren, Danielle Kitchens and DJ Kitchens both of Modesto, California; two brothers, Gaylon Kitchens of Mountain Home, Arkansas and Frank Kitchens of Springdale, Arkansas; and three sisters, Estelle Wilson of Danville, Arkansas, Margaret James of Gravelly and Jo Parker of Waldron.
Mr. Kitchens was preceded in death by his parents, LA "Mug" and Bertha Kitchens; and a brother, Lewis Andrew Kitchens, Jr.
Visitation was held at the Lakewood Chapel, Hughson, California. Graveside services were held at the family plot at Lakewood Memorial Park in Hughson, California.
(WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Mary Leek, Newspaper: Scott County Times, 3-24-2004 )
Mrs. Ethel Mae King Kitchens, age 83, of Gravelly, died Sunday, December 27, 1992 at the Dardanelle Hospital in Dardanelle, AR. She was a native of Gravelly. Daughter of the late Edgar and Lilly Wilson King, a homemaker and a mother.
Survivors include her husband, less Kitchens; three sons, Charles Kitchens of Russellville, AR, Crawford Kitchens of Donaldson, TN and Eddie Kitchens of Fort Worth, TX; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Cramer of Madison, TN; three brothers, Robert King and Leo King both of Fort Smith, AR and Cleo King of Tulsa, OK; four sisters, Louise Jones of Gravelly, AR, Miss Lula King of Ft. Smith, AR, Nadine Hiddie of Tulsa, OK and Leah Hunt of Grass Valley, CA; seven grandchildren and seven great grand-children.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 29, 1992 at the Mulberry Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Pat Millard and Rev. Paul Newton officiating. Burial will be in the Parks Cemetery in Gravelly. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, Arkansas (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 12-30-1992)
Miss Etoyl Kitchens of Gravelly, died Friday, April 6, at her home. Miss Kitchens was a native of Gravelly and the daughter of the late Rev. C. C. Kitchens and Minnie Blagg Kitchens. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include two brothers, Jess Kitchens of Tampa, Florida; three sisters, Mrs. Verda Seay of Alta, George, Mrs. Velma Jones of Dumas, and Syble Slater of Waldron.
Funeral services were Monday, April 9, in the Mulberry Free Will Baptist Church, near Gravelly, with the Rev. Pat Millard officiating. Burial was in the Parks Cemetery in Gravelly. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 4-11-1984)
Mr. Jesse Kitchens, age 81, of Gravelly, AR died Sunday, April 24, 1994 at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville. He was a native of Little Texas (Yell County), Arkansas. Son of the, late Rev. C. C. and Minnie Blagg. Kitchens. He was a retired sawyer and a member of the Mulberry Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors include three sons, Charles Kitchens of Russellville, AR, Crawford Kitchens of Donaldson, Tennessee and Eddie Kitchens of Fort Worth, Texas; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Cramer of Madison, Tennessee; one brother, Lee Kitchens of Tampa, Florida; two sisters, Syble Slater of Waldron, AR and Verta Seay of Alta, Georgia-seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held April 26 at the Mulberry Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Pat Millard and Rev. Richard Falbo officiating. Burial will be in Parks Cemetery in Scott County. Pallbearers were Buzz Kitchens, Jeff Kitchens, David Kitchens, Bobby Nichols, Joe Coleman and Jake Pickens. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 4-27-1994)
Mrs. Jessie Lee Kitchens, 62 of Belleville Rt. 2 departed this life on June 2, 1949.
She is survived by her husband, J. K. Kitchens; two sons, Jerry and Gene of Oklahoma City; four daughters, Mrs. Lois Kimbrough of Oklahoma City, Mrs. Vera Damon and Mrs. Doll Kimbrew of Dutch Creek and Mrs. Hazel Lee Hunt of Forrester and one brother, C. W. Templeman of Moore Park, Calif. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 16, 1949)
Mrs. Minnie Elizabeth Blagg Kitchens, age 87, of Gravelly (Yell County, Arkansas) died Thursday, January 8, 1981 in St. Mary s Hospital in Russellville. She was the widow of the late Rev. C. C. Kitchens, daughter of the late James and Francis Morgan Blagg and was a native of Gravelly, Arkansas. She was a housewife and member of the Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, jess Kitchens of Tampa, Florida; four daughters, Mrs. Velma Jones of Dumas, Mrs. Syble Slater of Waldron, and Miss Etoyl Kitchens, Gravelly; one brother, Edgar Blagg, Los Angeles, Ca and also a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 10, in the Mulberry Freewill Baptist Church near Gravelly, AR with Rev. Pat Millard officiating. Interment was in the Parks Memorial Cemetery at Gravelly, Arkansas. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 1-14-1981)
Omer Leon Kitchens departed this life Wednesday, May 16, 2007 in Collinsville, OK, at the age of 85. He was born November 22, 1921, to Zelph and Laura (Woodard) Kitchens in Waltreak, AR. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1943 and served until he was honorably discharged on January 13, 1946. Omer Kitchens and Joyce Miller were united in marriage on September 26, 1941, in Danville, AR. From this union, one son was born. Omer was employed until his retirement from the United States Postal Service as a rural mail carrier. He was a member of the Bristow First Free Will Baptist Church. Omer was also a member of the Masons, the Bristow VFW, and the American Legion. He enjoyed making belt buckles, coin collecting, and collecting antiques.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Joyce Kitchens of Bristow; one son, Don Kitchens and his wife, Brenda, of Broken Arrow, OK; six grandchildren, Jeffrey Kitchens, Mark Kitchens, Dustin Kitchens, Tiffany Kitchens, Meggan Banfield, and Jeremiah Banfield; two great-grandchildren, Zoe Erickson and Zane Clapp; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and five sisters.
Graveside services were Saturday, May 19, 2007, in Bristow City Cemetery with Rev. Gene Jackson. Services under the direction of Hutchins-Maples Funeral Home in Bristow, OK. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 23, 2007)
Selena Marie Kitchens, age 66 of Danville died Saturday, November 14, 2009 at her home in Danville. She was born July 5, 1943 in the Cedar Creek Community, Yell County, Arkansas to the late Richard Franklin and Lois Marie Bland Lane. She was a member of the Danville Free Will Baptist Church and a homemaker and mother.
Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Dewayne Kitchens; sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Trena Kitchens of Monroe, Oklahoma and Steven and Tonia Kitchens of Pottsville; daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Cameron Craig of Danville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Tommy and Mary Nell Lane and Larry and Paulette Lane all of Havana; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lana and Ron Davis and Sharon and Wendell harp all of Morrilton; seven grandchildren and a host of nephew, nieces and friends.
Services were Tuesday, November 17 at 2 p. m. at the Danville Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Charles King and Rev. Ronnie Morris officiating. Burial was in Earl Ladd Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mark Lane, Adam Davis, Ritchie Spivey, Tommy Dale Lane, Bobby Lane and Kenny Lane. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 18, 2009)
Mrs. Evelyn B. Hickman Klober, age 62, of Dardanelle, AR died Wednesday, November 19, 1997 at the Legacy Lodge Nursing Home in Russellville. He was a member of the Oak Grove Methodist Church and housewife/homemaker. She was born May 12, 1935 in Russellville, AR to the late Grace Almond Hickman.
Survivors include husband, Jimmy Klober of Dardanelle; three sons, Gary Walters of Tulsa, OK, Larry Klober of Dardanelle, AR and Randy Klober of Danville, AR; father, Perry Hickman of Danville, AR; sister, Dovie McCullin of Mt. George, AR and seven grandchildren.
Service was November 21, 1997 at Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Dardanelle with the Rev. Charlie Bird officiating. Interment was in the Oak Grove Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 26, 1997)
Frank J. Klober, age 89, of Dardanelle, AR died Monday, December 4, 2000 at the Dardanelle Hospital. He was born June 12, 1911 in Yell County, Arkansas the son of the late Emil and Mary Litman Klober. He was an Army Veteran of WWII.
Survivors are, a son, Roy Lynn Klober of Benton, AR; a daughter, Polly Parson of Dardanelle, AR; two nieces, Billie Reasoner of Dardanelle, AR and Emily McCord of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; a nephew, Jimmy Klober of Dardanelle and four grandchildren.
A memorial service was held December 6, 2000 with Rev. Bennie Sims officiating at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 13, 2000)
Jimmie Klober, age 83 of Dardanelle, died Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. He was born November 11, 1925 at Dardanelle to the late Alfred Balloun and Rosie Klober. He was a farmer, a WWII Navy Veteran, and a member of the Dardanelle VFW Boyce-Woods Post #3141.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Evelyn B. Hickman Klober; and an aunt, Mary Foster.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Crystal Klober of Chickalah, Randy and Kelly Klober of Danville, Gary and Debra Walters of Broken Arrow, OK; seven grandchildren, one great grandson; a sister-in-law, Dovie Carter of Ola.
Funeral services were held Saturday, January 10, 2009 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Jeff Smith officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery, Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Jerry Carter, Mike Carter, Jackie Olson, David Davis, Ricky Talley, and Gary Dennis. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 14, 2009)
William Henry "Willie" Knapp, age 78, of Dardanelle died Saturday, January 12, 2002 at his home in Dardanelle. Mr. Knapp was born October 8, 1923 in Derby, Kansas to the late George L. and Mary Record Knapp. He married Mary Smothers in 1985 and moved to Independence, Missouri and worked for Mid-States Welding as a welder until his retirement.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Smothers Knapp; two sons, Bill Knapp of Warsaw, Missouri, Mike Knapp of Kansas City, Missouri; two daughters, Shirley Andrews of Harrisonville, Missouri, Mary Knapp of Blue Springs, Missouri; one brother, R. D. Knapp of Raytown, Missouri; a nephew, Rusty Knapp of Raytown, Missouri; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Services were Monday, January 14, 2002, 2:00 p. m. Rest Haven Cemetery, Russellville with Brother John McCourt officiating. Visitation was Sunday, 5 to 7 p. m. Arrangements were by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 16, 2002)
Hubert O. Knauff, Sr. age 73, a resident of Cairo, GA died Thursday, January 1, 1998 at Tallahassee Memorial Regional Medical at Tallahassee, FL. He was born August 25, 1924 at Prairie County, AR to Hubert and Emma Gertrude Flinn Knauff. He married Anna Clarice Ross on September 12, 1945 in Hector, AR. He retired as a warehouse manager with Harrison & Ellis. He was an Army Air Corps Veteran of WWII, Tailgunner on a B25; he received Soldiers Medal for Veterans for Bravery. He was a member of the Cairo Presbyterian Church, Cairo, GA.
Survivors wife, Anna R. Knauff, Cairo, GA; three daughters & sons-in-law, Nita K. and Wesley DuBose, Columbia, TN, Nancy K. and Mac Kemp, Cairo, GA and Susan K. and Bert Kincaid, Midway, GA; two sons and daughter-in-law, Hubert O. Knauff Jr. Cairo, GA and Roger A. and Debbie Knauff, Montgomery, LA; a brother, Carl B. Knauff of Conway, SC; two sisters, Irene Knauff of Las Vegas, NV and Irene Knauff, Conway, SC; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was January 6, 1998 at Oakland Cemetery at Russellville, AR officiated by Mr. Harmon Ross and assisted by Mr. Neal Jackson. Memorials may be made to Cairo Presbyterian Church, 4th Ave. S. E. Cairo, GA 31728. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 7, 1998)
Fred Knight, age 56, of Belleville died in a North Little Rock hospital Thursday, July 31, 1958. He was a veteran of World War 1 and a member of the Belleville Methodist church.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lavada Knight; one daughter, Mrs. Waymon Sherrell of Belleville; four sons, Dalton Knight and Dale Knight of Los Angeles, Samuel Fred Knight, U. S. Navy, San Diego and Jackie Knight, Belleville; his mother, Mrs. Belle Knight, Walsenberg, Colo, two sisters, Mrs. Hazel Brown, Walsenberg, Col. and Mrs. Loy Hale of Belleville; one brother, Howard Dalton, Fayetteville and two grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 7, 1958)
Mrs. Ira Maggie (Burfield) Knight was born September 21, 1877 in Dallas, Tex. and died at her home in Plainview October 8, 1954.
Survivors include her husband, John Knight, Plainview; three sons, Troy Knight of Rover, John Henry Knight of Willits, California, and Roy Knight of Plainview; one daughter, Mrs. Myrtle McReynolds of Napa, Calif; 12 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs AGO, DANVILLE, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, October 14, 1954)
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