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Cecil Leon Robinson, Jr. age 76 of Delaware, AR died Wednesday, April 8, 1998 at the Veteran's Hospital in Little Rock, AR. He was born March 20, 1922 in Paris, AR to the late Cecil and Lula Utley Robinson, Sr. He was a welder with Con-Agri in Russellville, AR, a WWII Navy Veteran, member of the New Blaine Brewer-Rollins VFW Post and the Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Margaret Ann Robinson and a brother and sister.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Weaver Robinson; a son and daughter-in-law, Eddie and Terry Robinson of Delaware, AR; a daughter and son-in-law, Jeannie and Ray Owen of New Blaine; three sisters, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Service was Saturday at Graves Cemetery pavilion with Bro. Garry Turner and Bro. Jack Lawyer officiating. Interment was in Graves Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 15, 1998)
Clyde Robinson, age 89 of Delaware, AR died Saturday, November 22, 2003 at Dardanelle Rehab Center. He was born December 13, 1913 at Delaware, AR to the late J. C. and Viola Whitecotton Robinson. He was affiliated with the Delaware Free Will Baptist Church. He was a retired saw mill worker, farmer and a former employee for Janet Davis Kitchens.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Robinson; a son, J. T. "Teeter" Robinson, two daughters, Patsy and Betty Robinson; four brothers, Orren, J. P. John and George Robinson and one sister, Ruby Hickerson.
Survivors include, two sons and daughter-in-law, Carlton Elwanda Robinson of Paris, AR and Gib Robinson of Delaware, AR; two daughters and son-in-law, Margaret "Sissy" and Joe Via and Shirley Whittington all of Dardanelle; two sisters, Velma Green of Dardanelle and Addie Parks of Prairie View, AR; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was November 25, 2003 at the Delaware Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Wylie Jones and Rev. Mike Chisum officiating. Burial was in Graves Cemetery, Delaware, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were grandsons, Kevin & Jason Denny, Jeff, Gary and Marty Robinson and Paul Tippit; honorary Dr. Scott and Dr. Gene O. Ring. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 26, 2003)
Dakota Joe and Dillon Winslow Robinson, twin infants, died Tuesday, May 27, 1997 at University Medical Center in Little Rock, AR.
Survivors include their parents, Jimmy and Belinda Beard Robinson; a brother, Cameron Scott Robinson; grandparents, Ray Robinson of Havana, Willie Beard of Little Rock, Marcia Beard of Conway, Virginia Ledbetter of Belleville, Virginia Edwards of Conway, Harvey Edwards of Conway and Edith Robinson of Danville. They were preceded in death by a grandmother, Mary "Shorty" Robinson and grandfather, Cornie Robinson.
Graveside service was June 1, 1997 at Union Hill Cemetery with Elder Dennis Horn officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 4, 1997)
Dale J. Robinson, age 78, of Dardanelle, AR died Friday, November 7, 2003 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. He was born in Casa, AR June 20th, 1925, son of the late William A. and Sophia Jane Hamilton Robinson. He was a farmer and a truck driver and an avid hunter and fisherman.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Opal Robinson and four sisters, Flossie Massie, Mittie Cody, Celesta Cody and Ethel Myers.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ruby Hubbard Robinson; a daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Truman Tucker of Dardanelle; two granddaughters and son-in-law, Tammy and Joe Peak III of Atkins and Tracie Tucker of Dardanelle, AR; a sister-in-law Vida Robinson of Tulsa, OK; two great granddaughters, Katie and Kallie Peak of Atkins and a step great granddaughter, Kelsey Peak of Atkins and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was November 9, 2003 at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Bobby Wells and Rev. Joseph Hubbard officiating. Interment was in Fitch Cemetery in Casa by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were nephews. Honorary were Dr. Philip Tippin, Donald Walker and Lee Roy McGuire. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 12, 2003)
Mr. Eddy Robinson, age 85 of Greenwood, AR died Monday, May 5, 1997 at Pink Bud Nursing Home in Greenwood. He was a farmer and a WWII Army Veteran.
He is survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Graveside service was May 7 at the Havana Cemetery by Rev. Hulon Wiser. Services by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 14, 1997)
Edith Evelyn Robinson, 92, of Danville died Wednesday, February 21, 2007, at Danville. She was born October 3, 1914, in Booneville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carnie Robinson; and a son, Billy Joe Burr.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Carnie and Janie Robinson of Danville; seven grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; and a great-great grandchild.
Graveside service was at 1 p. m. Friday, February 23, 2007, at Union Hill Cemetery on Highway 80, east of Waldron. Arrangements are by Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 28, 2007)
Elton Levi Robinson, age 96, of McAlester, died Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at McAlester Regional Health Center. He was born August 13, 1904 in Gravelly, AR. He was the son of Jerome Franklin and Laura Elizabeth Gray Robinson. He married Bonnie Poindexter in 1925 in Bluffton, AR, she preceded him in death in 1972. He lived most of his adult life in McAlester. He owned Robinson Paint Store until the mid 1960's when Urban Renewal bought the building in order to widen Main Street. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church, where he had served as a Deacon, Sunday School Superintendent and a Sunday School teacher.
Survivors include, two sons and daughters-in-law, Wallace and Mildred Robinson, Tucson, AZ and Bert and Donna Robinson of McAlester; three daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Leon Carroll of Benbrook, TX, Fredonia and Jack Vogle of McAlester and Yvonne and Billy Workman of Gravelly, AR; grandchildren, Linda Walls, Shirlon Martin, Rondia Chapman, Bruce Deerinwater, Kathy Ligthte, Ricky Workman, Annette Dunham, Robin Spears and Mike Workman; a brother and sister-in- law, Toney and Shirley Robinson of Prescott, AZ and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery in McAlester, OK. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 10/18/2000)
Elton Levi Robinson, age 96, of McAlester, died Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at McAlester Regional Health Center. He was born August 13, 1904 in Gravelly, AR; he was the son of Jerome Franklin and Laura Elizabeth Gray Robinson. He married Bonnie Poindexter in 1925 in Bluffton, AR., she preceded him in death in 1972. He lived most of his adult life in McAlester. He owned Robinson Paint Store until the mid 1960's when Urban Renewal bought the building in order to widen Main Street. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church, where he had served as a Deacon, Sunday School Superintendent and a Sunday School teacher.
Survivors include, two sons and daughters-in-law, Wallace and Mildred Robinson, Tucson, AZ and Bert and Donna Robinson of McAlester; three daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Leon Carroll of Benbrook, TX, Fredonia and Jack Vogle of McAlester and Yvonne and Billy Workman of Gravelly, AR; grandchildren, Linda Walls, Shirlon Martin, Rondia Chapman, Bruce Deerinwater, Kathy Lighte, Ricky Workman, Annette Dunham, Robin Spears and Mike Workman; a brother and sister-in-law, Toney and Shirley Robinson of Prescott, AZ and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery in McAlester, OK. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 18, 2000)
Ernest O. Robinson, 34 of Centerville, fell dead in a field where he had been working last Friday afternoon. Oren Cain, a neighbor who had been with Robison missed him and returned to find him dead. Robinson had been suffering from a serious heart ailment for several years.
He is survived by his wife, Geneval; three brothers, Ed of Danville, Gene of Dardanelle Rt. and J. L. of Searcy; by his grandfather, Joe Cherry of Danville and four aunts and two uncles. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 6, 1956)
Frank Leroy Robinson, age 38, of Belleville, AR died Sunday. He was born March 7, 1959 in Paris, AR and was disable.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Leroy Robinson; three brothers, Raymond Lee Robinson, Edwin Dale Robinson and Franklin Eugene Robinson.
Survivors are three sons, Josh and Shawn Robinson both of Belleville and John Robert Bough of Springdale, AR; two daughters, Amanda Robinson of Oklahoma and Penny Robinson Newman of Ft. Smith; his mother, Annie Lorene Robinson of Havana, AR; two brothers, Claud Robinson of Rover, AR and Robert "Tiny" Wayne Robinson of Belleville; five sisters, Rosia Mae Burson of Plainview, Sharon Christine Gist of Danville, Wanda Joyce Elliott of Paris, AR, Janet Faye Ellet of Paris, AR and Julia Ann Shores of Spiro, OK; and granddaughters, Tisha and Tosha Newman of Fort Smith.
Memorial service will be held Thursday, October 16, 1:00 PM at the Belleville First Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Storts officiating. Services by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 15, 1997)
Mr. George Edward Robinson, age 66, of Delaware, AR died Tuesday, July 8, 1997 at the Dardanelles Hospital. He was born February 21, 1931 in Delaware, AR to the late J. C. and Viola Whitecotton Robinson. He was a retired truck driver and grocery store owner, Korean Army Veteran, member of the New Blaine VFW Post Brewer-Rollins 8383 and attended the Delaware Assembly of God Church.
He was preceded in death by three brothers J. P. Orren and John Robinson.
Survivors include wife, Johnnie; Riley Robinson; two daughters and sons-in-law, Diane and Jerry McCray and Vickie and Roger Trusty all of Delaware; a brother, Clyde Robinson of Delaware, AR; three sisters, Ruby Hickerson of Tulsa, OK, Addie "Pet" Parks of Prairie Grove, AR and Velma Green of Dardanelle, AR; three grandchildren, Ashley McCray, Chasity McCray and Sabrina Trusty; also in elude are several nieces, nephews and cousins. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 16, 1997)
Gilbert Robinson age 59 of Delaware, died Friday at his daughter's home in Subiaco. He was born July 8, 1945 in Delaware to the late Clyde and Ruth Farnam Robinson. He was a retired brick mason, a member of the First Baptist Church in Delaware, the New Blaine VFW Post #8383, and a Vietnam veteran who received a purple heart.
Survivors are a daughter and son-in-law, Gyana and Chris Garner of Subiaco, two sons, Jeff Robinson of Dardanelle, Paul Tippitt of Midway, stepson and wife, Andy and Diane DeGross of Subiaco, stepdaughters, Karen Willhite, Pam Barnett, and Angie Goulette all of Paris, brother and sister-in-law, Carlton and Elwanda Robinson of Paris, sisters and brother-in-law, Margaret "Sissy" and Joe Via and Shirley Wittington all of Dardanelle, granddaughters Emily Tippitt of Paris, Caylee Garner of Subiaco and six step grandchildren.
Services were Tuesday at 2:00 at the Delaware First Baptist Church with Reverend Wylie Jones officiating. Interment will be in Graves Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Andy De-Gross, Bennie Trent, Charlie McConnell, Roger Trusty, Eddie Robinson, and Johnny Gentry. Honorary pallbearers were Bill Swafford, Walter McConnell, Herschel McConnell, Dean Willhite, Willy McConnell, Dewitt Foster, Jerry Rollans, and Charles Foster. Military honors were by Boyce Woods VFW 3141 in Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 6, 2005)
Harvey Dub" Robinson, age 65, of Charleston, AR died September 24, 2000 at the Booneville Hospital. He was a retired electrician.
He is survived by, his wife, Peggy Robinson of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law, Neal Robinson of the home, Tim and Maria Robinson of Havana, AR and Ted and Lee Ann Robinson of Abilene, TX; two stepdaughters, Debbie Reeves of Kingfisher, OK and Tammy Reeves of Guthrie, OK; a stepson, Charles Reeves of Guthrie, OK; two brothers, Tony Myers of Waco, TX and Lee Hisey of Abilene, TX; two brothers, Johnny Robinson of Weatherford, TX and Jerry Robinson of Dallas, TX; six grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; two step-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be today, Wednesday, September 27 at 11:00 a. m. at the Roberts Memorial Chapel in Booneville. Burial will be in Moore s Chapel Cemetery near Waveland, AR under the direction of Robert's Funeral Home of Booneville, AR. Pallbearers will be, Ray Adair, Earl Hardin, Gregg Goodson, Robert Widener, J. D. Rudolph, Carl Turner, Bobby Popejoy and Wayne Wallace. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 27, 2000)
Ima Jean Robinson, age 85, of Dardanelle, AR died Saturday, April 3, 2004 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, AR. She was born December 27, 1918 in New Blaine, AR to the late A. G. Garner and Dolly Berry Garner. She was a member of the Delaware First Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Orren Robinson; two brothers, Jeff and Pady Garner and three sisters, Mable Whitecotton, Flossie Tucker and Ratha Heath.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Ray Lee and Daisy Robinson of Dardanelle; one sister, Mattie Garner Huff of Dardanelle; two grandsons and a granddaughter-in-law, Robby Ray and Treissa Robinson of Dardanelle and Richard Lee Robinson of New Orleans, LA; four great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Funeral was Tuesday at Delaware First Baptist Church by Sherman Huff and the Rev. Wylie Jones. Burial was in the Graves Cemetery by Dardanelle Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 7, 2004)
Inez Pauline Robinson, age 88, of Havana, AR died Saturday, April 18, 1998 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was born July 27, 1909 in Havana, AR to the late Thad and Mary Jane Farrington Brewer. She was a retired clerk for W. Hoyt Foster's Store in Havana, a member of the Havana Church of Christ and a homemaker and mother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Robinson and a daughter, Jane Lee Koch.
Survivors are a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Jesse Garner of Danville; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren and one step-great grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was Tuesday, April 21, 1998 at the Havana Church of Christ with Garland Lipe and Rev. E. O. Tackett officiating. Interment was in the Havana Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Claude Jean, Rocky Foster, Troy Templeton, Bill Koch, Lou Koch and Doug Gibbs. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 22, 1998)
Injuries Fatal To Birta Man - J. A. Robinson, who would have become postmaster of Birta Monday, died in a Morrilton Hospital Sunday of injuries suffered near Gleason Friday. Robinson was crushed between two railroad cars while working at a cement plant. Witnesses said two tractors were being used to move the cars which were on a siding near the plant, and Robinson apparently misjudged the distance between the cars. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, July 5, 1951)
Jack D. Robinson, age 79, of Plainview, AR. died Monday, March 1, 1999 at his son's home in Dardanelle, AR. He was born September 5, 1919 in the Rose Creek Community, Perry County, Arkansas to the late Hues and Minnie Robinson. He retired as a road construction supervisor for the Ben Hogan Construction Company and was a member of the Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Nina Robinson.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Max and Sharon Robinson of Russellville, AR. Dickie and Joyce Robinson of Dardanelle, AR. and Robert L. and Diane Adams of Edwardsville, IL; three daughters and sons-in-law Mary and Gary Tourville of Caseyville, IL, Lavonne and Delanor Rook and Phyllis and Ronald Wells all of Dardanelle, AR;, three brothers, Odel Robinson of Adona, AR. Don Robinson of Vilonia and John Roy Robinson of England, AR; four sisters, Alice Crown of Dardanelle, AR. Eunice McGlothin and Frankie Joe Moody both of England and Marie Kelley of Louisiana; 27 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.
Service was Tuesday at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle, AR. with Rev. Geno Johnson officiating. Interment was in Salem Cemetery, Plainview, AR. by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Blake Robinson, Ryan Wells, Tommy Manns, Nickey Robinson, Kenny Brixy and Lester Robison; Honorary Delanor Rook, Ruben Frost, Terry Newcomb and D. L. Pruitt. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 3, 1999)
James L. Robinson, age 80, of near Havana died on May 5, 1955.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Flora Powell Robinson, three sons, Harve of Danville, Delbert of Havana and Eddie of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Leona Morgan of Brownsville, Texas and Mrs. Ethel Strickland of the home, 23 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 12, 1956)
Two Fishermen Missing At Dardanelle Rescue workers dragged the Arkansas River near Dardanelle from early Sunday morning until Wednesday morning in a search for Jack Hodges, age 32, and John Robinson, age 30 both of Dardanelle. Sheriff Herman McCormick said a 17 foot rise in the river forced a discontinuation of dragging operations Wednesday afternoon to aid in the search for the bodies. The two men have been missing since Saturday afternoon when they went fishing on the river. The boat was found floating upside down by fisherman at about 4 p. m. Saturday. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD. 50 Years Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, May 14, 1959)
Joy Robinson, 33, died recently at a local hospital. She was born in Albany; she moved to Abilene from Arkansas in 1978. She had worked at Concepts of Care as an aide for two years and at Wyatt's Cafeteria for six years. She was a member of Lytle South Baptist Church.
Survivors include three sons, Terry Neal Robinson of Charleston, AR, Teddy Lee Robinson of Abilene and Timmy Lynn Robinson of Corpus Christi; a sister, Glenda Carter of Tuscola; a brother, Walter Teal Fraser of Abilene and five grandchildren.
Services were held at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. H. B. Terry officiating. Burial was in Elmwood Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Abilene Chapter, PO Box 214, Abilene, TX 79604 and the Texas Commission for the Blind, 100 Chestnut, Abilene, TX 79602. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 29, 1997)
Mrs. Lois Robinson, age 88, of Dardanelle, AR died Friday, June 30, 2000 at the Dardanelle Hospital. She was born December 18, 1911 in Conway County, AR to the late Johnny and Martha Oma Hamilton Williams. She was a member of the Welcome Home Missionary Baptist Church at Rose Creek.
She was preceded in death by her, husband, Lish W. Robinson and a sister, Essie Holmes.
Survivors are, one brother, Truman Whitfield of McKinleyville, CA; two sisters, Virginia Taylor of Dardanelle, AR and Vida Robinson of Russellville, AR; a special nephew and niece, her caregivers, Larry Taylor and Phyllis Coffey both of Dardanelle, AR and a host of other nephews, nieces and friends.
Services were July 3, 2000 at the First Free Will Baptist Church in Dardanelle, AR with Rev. Pat Baze and Rev. David Downum. Interment was in Hamilton Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Doyle Claypool, Herbert Hamilton, Gary Adaire, Craig Taylor, Davey Taylor and Cory Adaire. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 5, 2000)
Mrs. Mary Robinson died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hulon Wiser, July 9, 1952 at the age of 69 years. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church for many years and a lifelong resident of Yell County.
She is survived by seven children, three daughters, Mrs. Burl Mott and Mrs. Hulon Wiser of Havana, Mrs. Claud Cherry of England; four sons, Elmen and Boyde of Havana, Dewey of Danville, Ellis of Benton; 18 grandchildren; two great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 17, 1952)
Nina J. Robinson, age 73, of Plainview, AR died Tuesday, September 15, 1998 at her home. She was born August 14, 1925 at Plainview to James W. and Millie Hall Ellis. She was a retired quality control inspector for Valmac Industries and a member of the Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Herman R. Adams; a son, Lloyd W. Adams; seven brothers and five sisters.
Survivors include her husband, Jack D. Robinson; three sons and daughters-in-law, Robert L. and Diane Adams of Edwardsville, IL, Max and Sharon Robinson of Russellville, AR and Dickie and Joyce Robinson of Dardanelle, AR; three daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Gary Tourville of Caseyville, IL, Lavone and Delanor Rook of Dardanelle, AR and Phillis and Ronald Wells of Dardanelle, AR; a sister, Flora Lee Stevens of Plainview; 27 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was Friday at Salem United Methodist Church. Burial followed in the Salem Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 23, 1998)
Oneal Robinson, age 73, of Dardanelle, AR died Sunday, September 9, 2001 at Dardanelle Nursing Center. He was born October 20, 1927 in Carden Bottoms, AR, son of the late Claude and Essie Barkwell Robinson. He was a cattle farmer and an Army Veteran of WWII.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his step-mother, Pearl Robinson and a sister, Faye Jones.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Louise Robinson of Dardanelle, AR; a daughter and son-in-law, Brenda Woody Hamilton of Dardanelle, AR; a brother, Ray Robison of Casa, AR; three grandchildren, Valerie Seay of Russellville, Blake and Josh Hamilton both of Dardanelle, AR and one great-granddaughter, Addyson Seay of Russellville, AR.
Graveside service will be today, Wednesday, September 12, 2001 at 10:00 AM at Oak Grove Cemetery, Dardanelle with Rev. Jerry Rigdon & Rev. Joe Yates officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers will be Blake and Josh Hamilton, Ed Seay and Lyle Hawkins. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 12, 2001)
Rena Sue Robinson, age 71 of Havana, found eternal rest, Saturday, March 25, 2006 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. Born August 7, 1934 in Chickalah to the late Walter and Ruth Morgan Yarbrough, she was a retired beautician. She was a member of title Havana Assembly of God Church and shared a ministry with her husband of 55 years at Moores Chapel in Church in Waveland, where she used her talents of singing and playing the guitar in doing God s work. She spent most of her life in Barstow, California where she and her husband had a radio ministry "Beams of Hope" for over twenty years.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Sammy Yarbrough.
Survivors are her husband, James Robinson; a son, Myron Robinson of Ontario, CA; a daughter and son-in-law, Vickie and Dan Turner of Barstow, CA; a granddaughter and husband; two great grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Morgan and Pat Yarbrough of Atwater, CA, Bill and Erma Yarbrough of Sumerall, MS; a sister and brother-in-law, Kay and Gene Huffman of Willows, CA; host of nephews, nieces, cousins and brothers and sisters in the Lord.
Services will be Wednesday, 10 a. m. at the Havana Assembly of God Church with Rev. Gene Huffman officiating. Burial will be in Moore s Chapel Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Pallbearers will be Tommy Fink, Bruce Mitchell, Whick Stapleton, Nick Taylor, Lester Upchurch, and Harlon Patton. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 29, 2006)
Reverend James Perry Robinson, 78, of Havana, AR, entered into eternal rest on September 12, 2007 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. Born July 16, 1929 in Belleville, James was the son of Leonard and Euna Stafford Robinson. In 1950 he married Rena Sue Yarbrough and later served this country during the Korean Conflict. For more than 50 years, James and his wife spread the gospel in countless churches throughout California and Arkansas. During forty plus years in California, they formed the Pioneer Gospel Singers and released an album entitled "He ll Calm the Troubled Waters." James and Rena Sue also wrote, produced and performed on the Beams of Hope radio program that aired every Sunday morning for over 13 years.
James was preceded in death by his parents, his loving and devoted wife, Rena Sue, and a brother, Carrol of Washington.
James is survived by a son, Myron Gary Robinson of Ontario, CA; a daughter and son-in-law, Vickie and Dan Turner of Barstow, CA; granddaughter and husband, Amy and Kevin Manness of Las Vegas, NV; two great-grandsons, Matthew and Morgan Manness also of Las Vegas, NV; sisters, Oleta Hale of Little Rock, AR, Donna Butler of Greenwood, DE; brothers Calvin and Bobbie Robinson of Springfield, VA, and Don and Jackie Robinson of Omaha, NE.
Funeral services were held Monday, September 17, 2007, at the Havana Assembly of God Church with burial at Moore's Chapel Cemetery in Waveland under the direction of Roller Funeral Home of Booneville. Pallbearers were Whick Stapleton, Tommy Fink, Lester Upchurch, Nick Taylor and Mike Hall. Memorial contributions can be made to Moore's Chapel Sunday School bank account #05837126 at Chambers Bank in Danville, AR. On-line guest book at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 19, 2007)
Rickey Eugene Robinson, age 44, of Ola, AR died Tuesday at his home. He was born October 10, 1957 in Ventura, CA, the son of the late William Eugene and Zadie Joyce Davidson Robinson.
Survivors include, a son, Caleb Robinson of Conway; three daughters, Misty Ichtertz, Haley and Tabitha Robinson all of Sheridan; two brothers and sister-in-law, Randy and Sharon Robinson of Plainview, AR and Dale Robinson of Ola; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Merlene and Stan Faucett of Camden, Ginger Bill Bull of Dardanelle, AR; Kathy Sales of Plainview and Sandra and Mark Weatherford of Pine Bluff and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was Monday at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle, AR with Stacy Lisenbey officiating. Burial was in Providence Cemetery in Sheridan. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 24, 2001)
Ruby Ellen Robinson, age 80, of Dardanelle died Sunday, August 19, 2007 at Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born February 15, 1927 at Casa to the late Ora and Ethel Pearson Hubbard. She was a member of the Ola First Freewill Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Dale Robinson; a daughter, Betty Tucker; brother, Carl Hubbard; and sisters, Reba Douglas and Burna Dean Hubbard.
Survivors include a son-in-law, Truman Tucker Jr. of Dardanelle; granddaughters and spouse, Tammy and Joe Peak III of Atkins, Tracie Tucker of Dardanelle; sister and brother-in-law, Wanda and Chester Kiersey; sister-in-law, Vida Robinson of Dardanelle; three great-granddaughters, Katie, Kallie and Kelsey Peak of Atkins; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 22, 2007, 10:00 a. m. at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with Rev. Bobby Wells, Rev. Donald Walker and Rev. Joe Hubbard officiating. Interment will be in Fitch Cemetery, Casa. Pallbearers Kenneth Davenort, Bruce Johnson, John David Keeling, Mike Carter, Donald Walker and Truman Tucker Jr. Honorary Pallbearers Dr. Kelly Meyer and the staff of Dardanelle Nursing Home. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 22, 2007)
Mrs. Ruth Farnam Robinson, age 82, of Dardanelle, AR died Thursday, August 13, 1998 at St. Edward's Mercy Medical Center in Ft. Smith, AR. She was born May 8, 1916 in Delaware to the late T. A. and Mary Johnson Farnam. She was a member of the New Liberty Free Will Baptist Church, VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 31412 in Dardanelle and was retired from Morton's Frozen Foods and the Sr. Companion Program.
She was preceded in death by a son, J. T. "Teter" Robinson; two daughters, Patsy Robinson and Betty Robinson; a brother, Orval Farnam and a sister, Vestal Vassaur.
She is survived by Clyde Robinson of Delaware; two sons and daughter-in-law, Carlton and Elwanda Robinson and Gilbert Robinson all of Delaware; two daughters and son-in-law, Margaret and Joe Via and Shirley Whittington all of Dardanelle, AR; a brother, Calvin Farnam of Delaware; four sisters, Gracie Harrison of Little Rock, AR, Marie Raney and Irene Nelson both of Corona, CA and Wanda Saunders of Florida; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nephews, nieces and a host of friends.
Service was August 16, 1998 at the First Baptist Church in Delaware with Rev. David jay and Rev. Wiley Jones officiating. Interment was in Graves Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were, grandsons Kevin Denney, Jason Denney, Jeff Robinson, Gary Robinson, Marty Robinson and Paul Tippit. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 19, 1998)
Sandra Robinson, age 57, a resident of Lamar, AR died Monday, February 21, 2000 at Baptist Medical Center at Little Rock, AR. She was born on September 16, 1942 at Knoxville, AR to John and Margaret Higgs McCarley. She married Shelby Robinson on May 30, 1963 at Lamar, AR. She was a cattle and turkey farmer and a member of the Lamar Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by, her father, grandparents, Will and Ossie McCarley, Zena and Agnes Higgs and father-in-law, Opal Robinson.
Survivors are, her husband, Shelby Robinson of Lamar; a son and daughter-in-law, Brent and Jaleen Robinson of Lamar, AR; a daughter, Shelly Robinson of Topeka, KS; three grandchildren, Brittney, Shelby Lynne and Caleb Robinson all or Lamar, AR; three sisters, Barbara Watson, Gail Nichols and Elaine Leeds all of Lamar, AR; four brothers, Billy, Randy, Rickey and Michael McCarley all of Lamar, AR; her mother, Margaret McCarley of Lamar, AR; her mother-in-law, Vida Robinson of Russellville, AR; 17 nieces, 17 nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral service was February 24, 2000 at Lamar Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Mike Fowler and assisted by Rev. Nelson Wilhelm. Burial was at Knoxville Cemetery at Knoxville, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to Lamar Baptist Church Building Fund, Hwy. 64, Lamar, AR 72846 and Gideons International, PO Box 1604 Russellville, AR 72811. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 1, 2000)
Thomas Jefferson Robinson, age 82, a retired lumberman of Ola, died Saturday at his home. Mr. Robinson was a native of Magnolia and was a Methodist.
Survivors include two sons, C. J. and Tom Robinson of Ola; one daughter, Mrs. H. C. Cobb of Ola; one brother, Clyde Robinson of Alabama; two sisters, Mrs. R. L. Gates and Mrs. Sam Keeton of California and five grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 9, 1956)
Vossie Marie Robinson, age 80, of Danville, AR died Saturday, November 18, 2000 at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock, AR. She was born in Waveland, AR on August 4, 1920, daughter of the late James Britton and Mary Frances Self Wehunt. She was a member of the Danville First Baptist Church and retired Yell County Hospital employee.
She was preceded in death by, her husband, Thomas Dewey Robinson; a daughter, Delena Sue Knight; a brother, Herman Wehunt and a sister, Estella Roberson.
She is survived by, a son and daughter-in-law, Harold and Patsy Robinson; a daughter and son-in-law, Hellen and Loyd Maughn; a brother, Vernon Wehunt all of Danville, AR; a son-in-law, Sam Knight of Dardanelle, AR; five grandchildren, Christy Papasan, Mark Maughn both of Danville, Buddy Maughn of Belleville, Scott Robinson and Randy Jill Williamson both of Russellville, AR and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was November 21, 2000 at the First Baptist Church in Danville with Rev. Hulon Wiser. Burial was in the Earl Ladd Cemetery. Pallbearers were her grandsons, Buddy, Mark and Anthony Maughn, Tommy, Brett, Matt and Drew Papasan, Dusty Catlett, David Cupp and Justin Williamson. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 22, 2000)
Ed Robison, age 77, of Ozark, AR, formerly of Danville, AR, died Friday, January 19, 2007 at Ozark. He was born March 16, 1929 in Talihina, OK to the late Hobert and Linda Cherry Robison. He was involved with the timber industry until his retirement.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Jack, Jessie Lee and Earnest and wife Eloshia Keener Robison.
He is survived by his wife Hazel Robison; a daughter Debbie Case of Ozark, AR; a son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Diane Robison of St. Vincent, AR; a brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Melba Robison of Danville, AR; two half brothers, Ray Robison of Lake Isabelle, CA and Hobert "Buddy" Robison of Ozark, AR; two half sisters, Louise Valvano of Mill City, OR and Betty Gregory of Ft. Smith, AR; 10 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and four step children.
Funeral service was January 22, 2007 at the Roller Funeral Home in Paris. Burial was in Mt. George Cemetery. Arrangements by Roller Funeral Home of Paris. Pallbearers were James Orr, Kenny Dorrough, Leon Rogers, Ronnie Hutchins, Richard Robison, Eddie Robison and Peter Alcanter. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 24, 2007)
Jessie Lee Robison, age 71, of Lone Pine Community died Thursday, December 31, 1998 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, AR. He was born January 15, 1927 in the Lone Pine Community to the late Holbert and Linda Cherry Robison. He was a logger.
He was preceded in death by a son, Jack Robison, a daughter, Nancy McCurry and two brothers, Jack and Earnest Robison.
Survivors include three sons, Eddie Robison of Lone Pine, Leon Robison of Oklahoma City, OK and Johnny Robison of San Angelo, TX; a daughter, Linda Edwards of Danville; two brothers, Ed Robison of Paris, AR. and Gene Robison of Lone Pine; eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Services was Sunday at the Cornwell Chapel in Danville with the Rev. Bill Storts officiating. Interment was in the Chickalah Mountain Cemetery. Pallbearers were Charlie Farrow, Sam Hale, Richard Robison, Henri Keener, Troy Keener, Dale Ray Ball and Sam Shaffer. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 6, 1999)
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