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Dorothy "Elaine Alsup Brown, 67, formerly of Plumerville passed away Sunday, January 6, 2008 at Cox Medical Center in Springfield, MO. She was born on January 9, 1940 to Elizabeth Summers and Richard Anderson in Somerville, TN. She was born into a large family with eight sisters and four brothers.
She was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers.
Elaine leaves behind many loving friends and family, including two sons, Tim Alsup and wife, Paula, of Decatur, Travis Alsup and wife, Liz, of Harrison; a daughter, Nancy Bennett and husband Farrell of Riverside, CA; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be graveside at Elmwood Cemetery in Morrilton from 1:00-2:00 on Wednesday, January 9 with the funeral immediately following at 2:00 with Dr. Bill Brown officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 9, 2008)
Dortha Reed Brown, age 84 of Plainview, AR died Tuesday, August 23, 2005, at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was born in Rover, AR on June 12, 1921. She was the daughter of the late Carroll Calloway and Minnie Orrell Gallion. She was a homemaker, and a mother. She was a member of the Plainview Baptist Church and a member of the Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Tom Reed and Leonard Brown and a son, T.J. Reed.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, L.J. and Jayne Reed of Mesa, AZ, Albert and Linda Reed of Bigelow, AR a brother, Milus Gallion of Star City, AR a sister, Bertha Glasscock of Conway, AR six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, August 25, 2005 at Plainview First Baptist Church with Reverend Monroe Hunt officiating. Burial was in Hope Cemetery, Harris Brake. Pallbearers were L.J. Reed, Albert Reed, Charlie Brown, Ray Cooksey, Joe Howard and Harold Blalock. Arrangements made by Cornwell Funeral Home. Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 31, 2005)
Dudley W. Brown, Sr, age 79, of Petit Jean Mountain, died Saturday, April 19, 1986. He was a retired cattle rancher and the son of the late Sam Henry and Cora Addie Brown.
He is survived by his wife, Jimi Oliver Brown, one daughter Cora Jean Brenner of Houston, Texas, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 26, 1986, 2:00 p. m. at the Opelo Methodist Church. Services are in care of Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 4-23-1986)
Dudley W. Brown, Sr, age 79, of Petit Jean Mountain, died Saturday, April 19, 1986. He was a retired cattle rancher and the son of the late Sam Henry and Cora Addie Brown.
He is survived by his wife, Jimi Oliver Brown, one daughter Cora Jean Brenner of Houston, Texas, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 26, 1986, 2:00 p. m. at the Opelo Methodist Church. Services are in care of Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Former Russellville Editor Dies - Edgar Brown Sr. 58, former publisher of the Russellville Courier-Democrat, died Tuesday of last week from gunshot wounds, at a motel at Texarkana. Brown also had published the Stuttgart paper, and other papers in Southern Arkansas. He was negotiating for the Mt. Ida paper at the time of his death. Edgar Brown Jr., died while working with his parents at Russellville several years ago. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 4, 1961)
Elizabeth Brown, age 87, of Dardanelle, AR died Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at St. Marys Regional Medical Center. She was born March 8, 1922 at Oklahoma to the late Luther and Mary Britton Reed. She has been a member of the Faith Church since its start 34 years ago.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charlie Brown; son, Donnie Brown; grandson, Seth Miller; son-in-law, Bill EPH Anderson.
Survivors include five daughters and sons-in-law, Ann Anderson of Salem, OR, Betty Holstein of OK, Arlene and Charles Standridge of Dardanelle, Darlene and Mark Myers of Russellville and Marlene and J. M. Graves of Delaware, AR; one son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Karen Brown of CA; one sister, Catherine Stephens of Washington; 17 grandchildren and numerous great and great-great grandchildren.
Memorial service was May 8 at Faith Church in Dardanelle with Bro. David Jay officiating. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 13, 2009)
Hettie Elizabeth Greenwood Brown, age 99 of Chickalah Mtn. died Friday, June 13, 1986 at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville.
She is survived by two sons, Oliver Greenwood of Mt. George and James Greenwood of Dardanelle, one daughter, Mrs. Mary Scott of Little Rock, twelve grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.
Graveside services and interment were held at 2:30 p. m. Saturday, June 14 at Dacus Cemetery with Bro. Jackie Pledger officiating. Funeral arrangements were in care of Dixon Funeral Home of Danville. Pallbearers were Don Pickens, Oliver Pickens, John Ed Pickens, Carl Scott, Donald Scott and Jerry Scott. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Hettie Elizabeth Greenwood Brown, age 99 of Chickalah Mtn. died Friday, June 13, 1986 at Mitchell's "Nursing Home in Danville.
She is survived by two sons, Oliver Greenwood of Mt. George and James Greenwood of Dardanelle, one daughter, Mrs. Mary Scott of Little Rock, twelve grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.
Graveside services and interment were held at 2:30 p. m. Saturday, June 14 at Dacus Cemetery with Bro. Jackie Pledger officiating. Funeral arrangements were in care of Dixon Funeral Home of Danville. Pallbearers were Don Pickens, Oliver Pickens, John Ed Pickens, Carl Scott, Donald Scott and Jerry Scott. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 6-18-1985)
James A. Brown, 92, of Dover, passed away, Tuesday, December 26, 2017. He was born September 8, 1925 in Dover to Calvin Lee Brown and Bertie Daily Brown.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Treva Brown; son, Calvin Brown; two sisters and one brother.
He is survived by two daughters, Trudy Stuckey, Carol Sperlin; two grandchildren, James Adam Sperlin, Jessica Lorann Sperlin; four great-grandchildrcn, Emalca Nicolc Muller, Megan Michelle Muller, Rachel McKenzie Muller, James Vincint Lee Sperlin. Two sisters, Sally Custer, Doris Bame; brother, Paul Hanson.
The family will have a private memorial service and burial at Bakers Creek Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Russellville Family Funeral. Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.russellvillefamilyfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 3, 2018)
On February 24th, Jerry Brown, 53, of Atkins, Arkansas passed away after a brief illness. Jerry was very patriotic and lived life on his own terms as a free spirit. He loved his family, kids and grandkids dearly. Jerry grew up in Fort Worth racing BMX and motocross and he was the best among his peers. He attended Southwest High School and served in the US Navy. He was a very hard working man. He was very friendly, enjoyed the company of friends, and would carry on engaging conversation with most anyone who interested him. His mother, Nellie, was very special to him and he loved his little brother Tim and sister Julie very much. He was best buddy to son, Alex. As Alex said, "He was my bestest friend and a great father." Jerry loved the Cowboys and Razorbacks. Jerry was a good person and with wife, Nancy he became a wonderful husband and father to Alex. Jerry said Nancy was his angel and God gave them each other. Nancy loves him very much and will miss him.
Jerry was preceded in death by father, Roger Brown and step-father Charley Wilkirson.
He is survived by mother, Nellie Wilkirson; wife Nancy Brown, children Astasha LaMar and son-in law Randy LaMar, Casey Brown, Jeremiah Brown, Alex Brown, step-daughter Amanda Pace and son-in-law Jake Pace, and grandchildren Jadon Pace and Sadie Pace, sisters Rikki Hudgens and brother-in-law Mike Hudgens, Donna Ables and brother-in-law Richard Ables, and his little sister Julie Patterson and brother-in-law Brad Hopkins, and brothers Alvin Brown and Tim Brown and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services was February 28, 2013 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Burial was in Pisgah Cemetery in Pottsville. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, pub. Mar 6, 2013) (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,His obituary was published 6 Mar 2013 in Danville, Yell County, Arkansas. )
On February 24th, Jerry Brown, 53, of Atkins, Arkansas passed away after a brief illness. Jerry was very patriotic and lived life on his own terms as a free spirit. He loved his family, kids and grandkids dearly. Jerry grew up in Fort Worth racing BMX and motocross and he was the best among his peers. He attended Southwest High School and served in the US Navy. He was a very hard working man. He was very friendly, enjoyed the company of friends, and would carry on engaging conversation with most anyone who interested him. His mother, Nellie, was very special to him and he loved his little brother Tim and sister Julie very much. He was best buddy to son, Alex. As Alex said, "He was my bestest friend and a great father." Jerry loved the Cowboys and Razorbacks. Jerry was a good person and with wife, Nancy he became a wonderful husband and father to Alex. Jerry said Nancy was his angel and God gave them each other. Nancy loves him very much and will miss him.
Jerry was preceded in death by father, Roger Brown and step-father Charley Wilkirson.
He is survived by mother, Nellie Wilkirson; wife Nancy Brown, children Astasha LaMar and son-in law Randy LaMar, Casey Brown, Jeremiah Brown, Alex Brown, step-daughter Amanda Pace and son-in-law Jake Pace, and grandchildren Jadon Pace and Sadie Pace, sisters Rikki Hudgens and brother-in-law Mike Hudgens, Donna Ables and brother-in-law Richard Ables, and his little sister Julie Patterson and brother-in-law Brad Hopkins, and brothers Alvin Brown and Tim Brown and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services was February 28, 2013 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Burial was in Pisgah Cemetery in Pottsville. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, pub. Mar 6, 2013) (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,His obituary was published 6 Mar 2013 in Danville, Yell County, Arkansas. )
On February 24th, Jerry Brown, 53, of Atkins, Arkansas passed away after a brief illness. Jerry was very patriotic and lived life on his own terms as a free spirit. He loved his family, kids and grandkids dearly. Jerry grew up in Fort Worth racing BMX and motocross and he was the best among his peers. He attended Southwest High School and served in the US Navy. He was a very hard working man. He was very friendly, enjoyed the company of friends, and would carry on engaging conversation with most anyone who interested him. His mother, Nellie, was very special to him and he loved his little brother Tim and sister Julie very much. He was best buddy to son, Alex. As Alex said, "He was my bestest friend and a great father." Jerry loved the Cowboys and Razorbacks. Jerry was a good person and with wife, Nancy he became a wonderful husband and father to Alex. Jerry said Nancy was his angel and God gave them each other. Nancy loves him very much and will miss him.
Jerry was preceded in death by father Roger Brown and step-father Charley Wilkirson.
He is survived by mother Nellie Wilkirson, wife Nancy Brown, children Astasha LaMar and son-in law Randy LaMar, Casey Brown, Jeremiah Brown, Alex Brown, step-daughter Amanda Pace and son-in-law Jake Pace, and grandchildren Jadon Pace and Sadie Pace, sisters Rikki Hudgens and brother-in-law Mike Hudgens, Donna Ables and brother-in-law Richard Ables, and his little sister Julie Patterson and brother-in-law Brad Hopkins, and brothers Alvin Brown and Tim Brown and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00A.M., Thursday, February 28, 2013 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Burial will be in Pisgah Cemetery in Pottsville. Visitation will be held Wednesday, 6:00P.M. to 8:00P.M. at the chapel. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,pub. Feb 26, 2013, On-Line at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com)
On February 24th, Jerry Brown, 53, of Atkins, Arkansas passed away after a brief illness. Jerry was very patriotic and lived life on his own terms as a free spirit. He loved his family, kids and grandkids dearly. Jerry grew up in Fort Worth racing BMX and motocross and he was the best among his peers. He attended Southwest High School and served in the US Navy. He was a very hard working man. He was very friendly, enjoyed the company of friends, and would carry on engaging conversation with most anyone who interested him. His mother, Nellie, was very special to him and he loved his little brother Tim and sister Julie very much. He was best buddy to son, Alex. As Alex said, "He was my bestest friend and a great father." Jerry loved the Cowboys and Razorbacks. Jerry was a good person and with wife, Nancy he became a wonderful husband and father to Alex. Jerry said Nancy was his angel and God gave them each other. Nancy loves him very much and will miss him.
Jerry was preceded in death by father Roger Brown and step-father Charley Wilkirson.
He is survived by mother Nellie Wilkirson, wife Nancy Brown, children Astasha LaMar and son-in law Randy LaMar, Casey Brown, Jeremiah Brown, Alex Brown, step-daughter Amanda Pace and son-in-law Jake Pace, and grandchildren Jadon Pace and Sadie Pace, sisters Rikki Hudgens and brother-in-law Mike Hudgens, Donna Ables and brother-in-law Richard Ables, and his little sister Julie Patterson and brother-in-law Brad Hopkins, and brothers Alvin Brown and Tim Brown and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00A.M., Thursday, February 28, 2013 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Burial will be in Pisgah Cemetery in Pottsville. Visitation will be held Wednesday, 6:00P.M. to 8:00P.M. at the chapel. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,pub. Feb 26, 2013, On-Line at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com)
On February 24th, Jerry Brown, 53, of Atkins, Arkansas passed away after a brief illness.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, February 28, 2013 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Burial will be in Pisgah Cemetery in Pottsville. Visitation will be held Wednesday, 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the chapel. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. On-line Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com See complete obit next issue. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 27, 2013)
On February 24th, Jerry Brown, 53, of Atkins, Arkansas passed away after a brief illness.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, February 28, 2013 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Burial will be in Pisgah Cemetery in Pottsville. Visitation will be held Wednesday, 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the chapel. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. On-line Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com See complete obit next issue. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 27, 2013)
Jerry Jack "Jay" Brown, 43, of Van Buren passed away on Monday August 4, 2014. He was born January 4, 1971 in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
He is preceded in death by his father Jackie Crites, grandparents Buddy and Martha Mae Crites and grandfather Lawrence Brown.
Survivors include his wife Angela Brown of Van Buren, children Starr, Alan, Jacoby, Kayla, Kaiya, Jaden and Emma all of Van Buren, mother Joyce Crites of Plainview, siblings Garry Brown (Deborah) of Plainview, Lori-Anne Blake of Russellville, Angela Hammet of South Carolina and grandmother Lucille Brown of Plainview. Other survivors include aunts and uncles, Larry Brown, Terry Brown, James and Susie Crites, Jeff and Teresa Crites, Luanne and Dennis Fournier, Judy and Eddie Boggs, along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A private memorial service was held Saturday August 9, 2014 at New Bethel Cemetery in Plainview. Online condolences www.bishopcritesfuneralhome.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 13, 2014)
FREDONIA, Ariz. - Jessie Rose Brown, age 82, died Monday, May 14, 2007 in St. George, Utah. Born December 20,1924 in Yell County, Arkansas to Sally Parton and William Alonzo Morris. Jessie was the best mother and dad anyone could ever have raising 9 kids, and many strays, basically alone. She collected Elvis Presley memorabilia, always kept a beautiful yard, loved Country Western Music and played the guitar and sang. She and husband Rex established the Border Store. She worked as a bartender at the Buckskin, Corral Bar in Hollbrook, Toga Room at the Empire House, Wahweap, and The Cove, all at Page. Worked at Kaibab Industries for 14 years.
Jessie is survived by her children; Martha Harrington of Big Water, Rose (Marson) Keller of Kanab, Charles (Lori) Clements of Page, Ed (Reina) Clements of Fredonia, Kim (Kim) Marks of Jacksonville, AL, Sam (Tina) Brown of Fredonia, and Edith (Wayne) Wittwer of St. George, Brothers and Sisters; Maria Nell Page of Kanab, Virginia Beatrice Baker of Camp Verde, AZ, Edith (Ora) Holmes of Fredonia, and Jimmy Ted Morris of Humbolt, AZ; 25 Grandchildren; 38 Great Grandchildren, and 2 Great Great Grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her daughter, Norma Jean Medeiros, son, John E. Brown, sister, Lonnie Ray Stuart, and brothers; Harding Doyce Morris, and William A. Morris Jr.
There will be a viewing from 11:00 to 12:00 AM (Utah Time) Saturday, May 19, 2007 at Mosdell Mortuary with Graveside Services at 12:30 (UT) in the Fredonia City Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Mary Fowler Leek, Newspaper: St. George, Utah The Spectrum, 5/17/2007)
Jewell Brandon Brown, age 91 of Dardanelle, died Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born January 1, 1917 at Ola to the late James F. and Sena Coker Hulsey.
She is preceded in death by her parents; first husband of 16 years, Roy Brandon; second husband of 35 years, Rubin Brown; four brothers, James F. Hulsey, Jr. Joe Hulsey, Bill Hulsey, Opal Hulsey; two sisters, Coleen Wheeler and Ruby Boothe.
Survivors include two sisters, Dale Grogan of Selma, CA, Betty Guillean of Fresno, CA; three nieces, Dorothy Humphries of Dardanelle, Margaret Creason of North Little Rock, Shirley Deese of Russellville; numerous other nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at Birta Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 12, 2008)
Joseph Jess Brown, age 75 of Dardanelle, died Friday, August 6, 2010 at River Valley Medical Center. He was born July 19, 1935 at Hulbert, OK to the late Parmer Grover and Eliza May Henson Brown.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one son, Jimmy Brown and a brother, Bruce Brown.
Survivors include three sons, Roger Brown and wife Donna of Texarkana, TX, Joseph Brown, Jr., and wife Dorothy of Dover, Jesse Brown of New Boston, TX; brothers, Roy Lee Brown of Tempe, AZ, Grover Brown of Atkins; sister, Annie Brown of Waldron; two grandchildren, Jessica Brown and Joyce Brown both of Dover; two great-grandchildren, Joseph Brown III of Dover and Aly Craig of Dover.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at Keener Cemetery in Lost City, OK. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 11, 2010)
Kenneth Roy "Jim" Brown, age 46, of Shelbyville, Tenn. a native of Belleville, died Sunday, March 1, 1987 at Bedford County Hospital at Shelbyville. He was the son of the late Steve and Dortha Henry Brown, assistant manager of the Tyson plant at Shelbyville and a member of the Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Eulene Underwood Brown; a son, Kenny Joe Brown of Shelbyville; a daughter, Sharon Danenn Mullins of Shelbyville; three brothers, Zelean Brown of Amarillo, Texas, Harold Wayne Brown of Russellville and Bill Brown of Vicksburg, Miss.; two sisters, Verna Mae Pendergraft of Dover and Becky Brown of Russellville, and a grandchild.
Funeral and burial were Wednesday at Shelbyville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1987)
Kenneth Roy "Jim" Brown, age 46, of Shelbyville, Tenn. a native of Belleville, died Sunday, March 1, 1987 at Bedford County Hospital at Shelbyville. He was the son of the late Steve and Dortha Henry Brown, assistant manager of the Tyson plant at Shelbyville and a member of the Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Eulene Underwood Brown; a son, Kenny Joe Brown of Shelbyville; a daughter, Sharon Danenn Mullins of Shelbyville; three brothers, Zelean Brown of Amarillo, Texas, Harold Wayne Brown of Russellville and Bill Brown of Vicksburg, Miss.; two sisters, Verna Mae Pendergraft of Dover and Becky Brown of Russellville, and a grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 4th at the Cowen-Smith Funeral Chapel in Shelbyville. Burial will be in the Willow-Mount Cemetery by the Cowen-Smith Funeral Home of Shelbyville, Tenn. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 3-4-1987)
Mrs. Laura Pitts Brown, age 86, of Batesville, Saturday. Member Calvary Baptist Church.
Survivors are two sons, Rev. L. E. Brown of Zion, Charles Hugh Brown of Alexander, three daughters, Mrs. Pearl Boswell of Batesville, Mrs. Muriel Thomas of Sacramento, Calif. Mrs. Ona Shaw of Salado; brother, Harvey Pitts of Searcy; three-sisters, Mrs. Rena Gilbert of Pleasant Plains, Mrs. Ina Meharg of Letona, Mrs. Leola Sample of Floral.
Funeral 2 p. m. today Cedar Grove United Methodist Church, Floral. Burial Cedar Grove Cemetery, Crouch Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, -/-/1978?)
Leonard Brown, age 80, of Plainview, AR passed away Thursday, September 7, 2000 at his home in Plainview, AR. He was born December 18, 1919 in Washington, D. C. son of the late Earl and Ora Ellen Byers Brown. He served in the Army during WWII and received a Purple Heart. He was a retired appliance repairman for RCA.
Survivors include his wife, Dortha Gallion Reed Brown; a son, Richard Brown of Dallas, TX; four daughters, Bobbie Sue Quillin of Little Rock, AR, Betty Miller of Wooster, AR, Linda Harper of Sherwood, AR and Cindy Milliham of Elkins, AR; two step-sons, L. J. Reed of Phoenix, AZ and Albert Lee Reed of Conway, AR; a sister, Velva Wilson of California; 12 grandchildren; five great grandchildren and four step-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held September 11 with burial in Hope Cemetery in Perryville. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 13, 2000)
Linda Denise "Neecie" Brown, age 28 of Russellville, AR died Tuesday, May 26, 1998 at Mulberry, AR. She was born June 27, 1969 in Bellflower, CA to Terry and Linda Keith Miller. She was a homemaker, mother and married Paul Brown on August 28, 1983 at Russellville, AR.
She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Dexter Miller and George Keith.
Survivors include her husband, Paul Brown; three sons, Michael, Joshua and Paul Lyles all of Russellville; a daughter, Devon Nicole Brown of Russellville; two brothers, Calvin and Shane Miller both of Russellville; a sister, Angela Reigier of Kerman, CA; maternal grandmother, Mytilty Keith of Russellville; paternal grandmother, Bobbie Sue Miller of Sacramento, CA and several uncles and aunts.
Graveside service was June 1, 1998 at East Point Cemetery, London by Rev. Don Mulford. Pallbearers were Jason Cook, Calvin Miller, Shane Miller, Donald Fillion, Samuel "Bud" Brown and Allen Harris. Memorials may be made to the United Cerebral Palsey. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 3, 1998)
Linda Pauline Brown, age 47, of Russellville, AR died Tuesday, May 26, 1998 at Mulberry, AR. She was born July 14, 1950 in Los Angeles, CA to Donald and Melba Ruth Saeger Fillion. She was a homemaker, mother and graduated from Capitol City Business College and was a member of the East Point Baptist Church. She married Billy Wayne Brown on October 27, 1965 Russellville, AR.
Survivors include her husband, Billy W. Brown, Sr. three sons, Billy W. Brown Jr. of Knoxville, Brent C. Brown of Clarksville, AR and Paul Brown of Russellville, AR; a brother, Clinton E. Fillion, Sr. of Russellville, AR; eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service was June 1, 1998 at East Point Cemetery, London by Rev. Don Mulford officiating. Pallbearers were Jason Cook, Calvin Miller, Shane Miller, Donald Fillion, Samuel "Bud" Brown and Allen Harris. Memorials may be made to the United Cerebral Palsey. Services by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 3, 1998)
Lisa Markle Brown, age 39, d Los Angeles, CA, died Tuesday, April 27, 1999. She was a 1977 graduate of Edmonds (Wash.) High School and a 1987 graduate of the University of Puget Sound School of Law at Tacoma, WA with a master's degree in special education. She chose to work with children who had special disabilities.
She was preceded in death by his father, Richard A. Markle and her maternal grandparents, Ray and Jaunita Spivey.
She is survived by her mother; Anita Spivey Markle of Russellville, AR; her husband, Don Brown; two brothers, Eric Markle of Tampa, EL and Curtis Markle of Russellville AR; a nephew, Joseph Markle of Columbia, SC and a niece, Candice Markle of Russellville, AR.
Graveside service was held Thursday at Forest Lawn Cemetery a Hollywood, CA. Memorials may be made to Firsts United Methodist Church building fund in Russellville or a favorite charity. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 5, 1999)
Miss Madge L. Brown, age 86, of Russellville died Sunday, September 7, 1986 at Legacy Lodge Nursing Home. She was a retired music teacher, having taught at Dover, Belleville and Havana public schools. She was the daughter of the late B. T. and Lillie Dowell Brown, a graduate of State Teachers College, and was a member of Order of Eastern Star Chapter 505 and First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a sister, Naomi Grace of Russellville.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Wednesday at Humphrey Chapel by Dr. Max Whitfield. Eastern Star rites will follow the funeral. Burial will be in Upper Spring Creek Cemetery near Danville by Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Disease Foundation. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Madge L. Brown, age 86, of Russellville died Sunday, September 7, 1986 at Legacy Lodge Nursing Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Miss Madge L. Brown, age 86, of Russellville died Sunday, September 7, 1986 at Legacy Lodge Nursing Home. She was a retired music teacher, having taught at Dover, Belleville and Havana public schools. She was the daughter of the late B. T. and Lillie Dowell Brown, a graduate of State Teachers College, HJK and was a member of Order of Eastern Star Chapter 505 and First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a sister, Naomi Grace of Russellville.
Funeral was at Humphrey Chapel by Dr. Max Whitfield. Eastern Star rites will follow the funeral. Burial will be in Upper Spring Creek Cemetery near Danville by Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Disease Foundation. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 9-17-1986)
Martha Mitchell Brown, of Roseville, CA, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2002. She was born on July 16, 1921 in Danville, AR to Mattie and Samuel Mitchell, the youngest of seven children. Her first years were spent in Arkansas, moving to So. California at the age of six. Martha worked for the U. S. Treasury, during WWII, met Lieutenant Howard Brown from the Army Corps of Engineers, and married in 1942 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Over the years, she was community minded and was instrumental in developing the Northridge Park, awarded Northridge, Citizen of The Year in 1958 and active in the Credenza Club of the San Fernando Valley Orchestra. Her life also included work in retail, real estate and the travel industry. She moved to Roseville in 1988 where she was a homemaker and a support for her family.
She is survived by her devoted husband Howard, 60 years of marriage this November. Loving mother to Linda and her husband Todd Zucker of San Mateo, CA, Bonnie and her husband Ted Kellogg of Windermere, FL, and Kim Brown of Auburn, CA. She was "Grammy" to Robert and Matthew Kellogg, Brian, Bradley and Molly Zucker. She is also survived by nieces Bettie Lee, Betty Bob and Tiffany and nephew James, as well as many other loving great nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank all who have been so kind during her illness. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to MSD International Foundation, PO Box 613, Annapolis, MD 21404 or to a charity of your choice. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 11, 2002)
RISON - Mrs. Mary A. Brown, age 54, of Rison, granddaughter of Laura Chism of Danville, died Friday, March 16, 1984.
Survivors also include two sons, two stepsons, a daughter, her parents, five brothers, 14 sisters and six grandchildren. Funeral and burial were Sunday. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 3/16/1984)
Mathis Brown, aged 82, of Rover, a farmer, died Monday at a Little Rock hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Rover and a member of the Rover Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mattie Brinkley Brown; a son, Monroe Brown of Rover, and a brother, Willie Brown of Tulsa. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 30, 1961)
Mrs. Mattie Brown, age 84, of Rover died Thursday, March 4 at her home. She was the daughter of the late J. W. and Josie Darnell Brinkley, and was a member of Rover Baptist Church,
Survivors include a son, Robert Brown of Rover; a brother, J. H. Brinkley of Murfreesboro, and two sisters, Mrs. Ben King and Mrs. Ed King of Paris. Texas.
Funeral was at 10 a. m. Saturday at the Rover Baptist Church by the Rev. Tom Lindley. Burial was in Salem Cemetery at Plainview. Pallbearers were Albert Peck, Orville Bowen, Roscoe Hogan, Al Sarkiewicz, V. T. Pugh and Jessie Whitten. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 3-11-71)
Mrs. Mildred Lois Wilmoth Brown, age 60, of Little Rock, a native of Centerville, died Monday, December 15, 1980. She was the daughter of the late Walter L. and Elva Holt Wilmoth.
Survivors include two brothers, and three sisters.
Funeral will be at 10 a. m. Thursday at Christ the King Catholic Church at Little Rock. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Faulkner County by Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 12/15/1980)
Monroe Brown, age 81, of Rover, AR died Wednesday, June 5, 1996, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. He was a native of Rover and was a son of the late Mathis M. and Mat-tie May Brinkley Brown. He was retired from the Plainview Sawmill and was a member of the Rover Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Lou Spencer Brown; two step-daughters, Jeanie Sutton of Perryville and Dana Elliott of Ola; six grandchildren, Melissa Klaeger of Centerville, Lisa Miller and Matthew and Micaela Elliott, all of Ola and Jason and Felisha Sutton of Perryville.
Funeral service was June 7 at the Rover Baptist Church with Rev. Elvin McDill officiating. Burial was in the Salem Cemetery at Plainview. Memorials may be made to the Rover Baptist Church Building Fund. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 6-12-1996)
Mrs. Monroe Brown died at Fort Worth Texas December 19th, 1929. The body was shipped to Plainview to be buried at Briggsville. [additional information: Find A Grave Memorial 107345939] (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Rural Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 2, 1930)
Orville W. Brown, age 92, of Dardanelle, AR died Friday, May 14, 2004 at his residence in Dardanelle, AR. He was born June 10, 1912 in Centerville, AR to the late Claud and Gertie Howard Brown. He was a member of the Dardanelle First Baptist Church for 80 years where he served as Deacon, chairman several times, taught men's Sunday School class, treasurer, and did everything else except president of WMTJ. In 1964, he was chairman of the Dardanelle First Baptist Church Building Committee that build the present Sanctuary at the church, which was one of his most prized accomplishments. In 1955, he was president of the Dardanelle School Board. He served as Dardanelle Fire Chief for 38 years and was instrumental in the establishing of the Rural Fire Department, where he served for over 10 years. In 1967, he was appointed to the First Planning Commission where he served for 17 years. After his many years of public service to the people of Dardanelle, he retired to his workshop where he enjoyed his hobby of woodworking, building clocks and furniture.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Tom Brown and two sisters, Virgie Jordan and Lela Hudlow.
Survivors wife, Ruth Brown; daughter and son-in-law, Joanne and Wayne McKinney of Tyler, TX; a son, Ken Brown of Jonesboro, AR; grandchildren, Susan Pippin and Mike Lee, Arlington, TX, Carol and Tim Hill Russellville, AR, Amy and Bert Barrett, Adam, Andrew and Aaron Brown of Jonesboro, AR; five great-grandchildren and honorary family members, Gary and Teddy Moore.
Funeral service was May 17, 2004 at the Dardanelle First Baptist Church with Dr. Jim Haggard, Rev. Milton Cowling and Rev. Bobby Loyd officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were Bobby Crow, Bob Bata, Buster Berryhill, Freddie Young, John Birkhead and Johnny Blackford. Honorary were Bill Payne, Pete & Rachel Tilmon, Frank & Ann Johnson and Selso and Jennie Tovar. In lieu of flowers the family requests that gifts be given in his memory to the Dardanelle First Baptist Church or Arkansas Hospice, Russellville. His greatest gift to his family and friends was his love, devotion and himself. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 19, 2004)
Otho Charles Brown, aged 83, of Belleville died Saturday. He was a retired farmer and a Methodist.
Survivors include a daughter, Miss Ava Nell Brown of the home; three sisters, Mrs. Carrie Briggs of Oklahoma, Mrs. Bertha Choate of Atkins and Mrs. Beulah McDonald of California.
Funeral services were held at the Belleville Methodist Church Monday and burial was in the Upper Spring Creek Cemetery. (Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, pub. Jan 1966) (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,His obituary was published in Jan 1966, Danville, Yell County, Arkansas. - "To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded" - Ralph Waldo Emerson )
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