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William David (Bill) Crocker, age 57, a resident of 405 East 13th Street, Russellville, former resident of Dardanelle, died at a Russellville hospital Friday evening, April 17th. Mr. Crocker was a member of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and had been Field Construction Engineer in this area since 1958. He first began with the Corps in 1938 on the Nimrod Dam Project. From 1941 to 1945 he was Shift Supervisor on the Norfork Dam Project at Mountain Home, Ark. From 1946 to 1958 he held the assignment of Projects Engineer. He was active in many Corps Projects in Arkansas, Louisiana, and other states. Mr Crocker was a native of Sunny South, Alabama, a son of the late Bracket and Birdie Sims Crocker. He was a member of the Central Presbiyterian Church of Russellville.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs Adele Ellis Crocker; one son, Cadet George Allen Crocker of U. S. Military Academy, West Point, New York; four brothers, Norman Allen Crocker of Birmingham, Ala., Alex B. Crocker of Greenville, Miss., Jeff Crocker of Mobile, Ala., and Roderick M. Crocker of Philadelphia, Pa.; and two sisters, Mrs Margaret Harvell and Mrs Beatrice Luker, both of Mobile, Ala.
Funeral services were held at the Central Presbyterian Church at Russellville Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Pastor Rev. James E. Westbrook, officiating. Burial was at Brearley Cemetery at Dardanelle. Active Casket Bearers were Gilbert Cornwell; Gilroy Cornwell, Tony Gault, Robert Holland, Kenneth Parsley, Bill Storey, Joe Murphy and Claud Mayo. Honorary bearers were all of the members of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. Services were in care of the Cornwell Funeral Service, of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Post-Dispatch Newspaper, Dardanelle, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 23, 1964)
Clarence Burely Crone, 81, Ola, died Friday, February 23, at the Yell County Hospital, Danville. He was a native of Newton County, a retired farmer and was the son of the late Exum and Martha Guin Crone.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ortha Crone; three sons, Claudie Crone, Morrilton, Bobby Crone, San Lorenzo, Calif., and Billy Crone, San Diego, Calif.; two brothers, Bensmore Crone, Missouri, and Charlie Crone, California; two sisters, Miss Ada Crone and Miss Esther Crone, Texas.
The funeral was at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cornwell Chapel with the Hev. Jerry Schlinger officiating. Burial was at New Hope Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Otis Davenport, Harold Cain, Jay Nuckols, Harlon Nuckols, Thomas King and Billy 'Joe Walker. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Post-Dispatch Newspaper, Dardanelle, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 23, 1979)
Ruth Bertha Marcella "Caviness" Crone, age 83, of Ola died Sunday, January 26, 2014 at River Valley Medical Center. She was born June 25, 1930 at Russellville to the late John Williams and Polly Ann King Caviness. She attended the First Assembly of God Church in Ola and loved to fish, play bingo, sing karaoke and spend time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Claudie C. Crone; in laws, Clarence and Orthea Crone; one daughter, Jo Ann Hulburt and a niece, Bonnie Haney.
Survivors include four daughters, Ruthie Cole and husband Everette of Ola, Joyce Williams of Plainview, Janet K. Haney of Ola, Nancy L. Willcutt of Ola; four sons, Larry Crone, Buster Crone, Tony Crone and wife Atlanta, William Crone all of Ola, three sisters, Margarett Kiggins of Dardanelle, Verlene Singleton and Alene Bennett both of California; one brother-in-law, Bobby Crone of California; twenty eight grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
Family will hold a memorial service at a later date. Cremation Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 5, 2014)
Tony Lee Crone age 54 of Ola passed away Wednesday May 28, 2014 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. He was born July 6, 1959 in Russellville, Arkansas to the late Claudie Cephas & Ruth Bertha Marcella Caviness Crone.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Joanne Hurlert.
Survivors include his wife of 29 years Atlanta Crone; son, Timothy Crone of Ola; daughter, Christina Huffman of Ola; grandsons Damian & Adan Huffman; brothers, Larry Crone of Ola, Buster Crone of Ola, William Crone of Ola; sisters Ruthie Cole of Danville; Joyce Williams of Plainview; Janet Haney of Ola; Nancy Wittcutt of Ola; aunt & uncle Margaret & Herman Kiggins of Dardanelle; Bobby Crone of CA; and several nieces & nephews. Memorial date will be set at later date.
Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville and River Valley Crematory Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 4, 2014)
Mrs. Margaret L. Croney, age 100, of Upland, CA died at her home last Friday. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Martin and the wife of the late Thomas Croney. She was a native of Mississippi, and had lived near Centerville, Ola, Birta, Casa, Plainview and Adona [AR].
She is survived by one son, Lloyd Croney of Costa Mesa; six daughters, Mrs. Ray Sloan of Upland, Mrs. Norman Sloan of Santa Ana, Mrs. Robert Brewster of Porterville, Mrs. Leo Mathis of Orange, Mrs Frank Carlton of Dolan Springs, Ariz. and Mrs. Ernest Baker of Auberry; 15 grandchildren, 29 great-great-grandchildren.
Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 1, 1975)
Andrew "Bunnie" Jackson Croom, age 77, of Dardanelle died Friday, January 22 at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville. Croom was a native of Dardanelle, son of the late Moses Moore and Jennie Goocher Croom, a WWII Army Air Force veteran and a retired farmer.
He was preceded in death by one brother, David Croom and three sisters; Irene Russell, Elma Miller and Annie Croom.
Survivors include one brother, M.M. "Buck" Croom, Sr., Dardanelle, a companion, Billy Jean Vaughn of Dardanelle, several nieces and a nephew.
Services were Monday, January 25 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with the Rev. Bennie Hannon and Rev. Roy Goats, Jr. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Harlon Gilmer, Lonnie Lawson, R.L. Summer, Flip Cowger, Les Thone and Dana Merritt; honorary A.B. Cox. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,The Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 3, 1993)
Friends of the family, prominent for many years in Dardanelle, will learn with deep regret of the death of Cleveland Croom, which occurred last Friday [Jan 31, 1948] at his home in El Paso, Tex. [Houston, Harris County, Texas], where he was a leading member of the bar. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John A. Croom. Mr.
Croom, who was born and reared here, is survived by his wife and three sons; two brothers, John A., of Columbus, Miss., and Sam, of Houston, Tex.; and a sister, Mrs. David Cottrell, of West Point, Miss. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Post-Dispatch Newspaper, Dardanelle, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 4, 1948)
An autopsy ordered by Prosecuting Attorney Jeff Mobley was performed Tuesday on the body of Mrs. Enola Jaggers Croom, 39, of Dardanelle, who died Monday night in a Little Rock hospital. Mobley said Wednesday that a telephone report on the autopsy ruled the death was due to natural causes. Sheriff Herman McCormick said that Mrs. Croom was found unconscious on the bedroom floor of their summer home on Mt. Nebo at about 8:30 Monday morning by her husband William H. Croom and a workman, Jonn McClarry, who was helping Croom work on a water pump. Sheriff McCormick said Croom had left the house before 6 a.m., had gone by to pick up McClarry, and the two bought parts for the pump at Dardanelle at about 8 a.m. before returning to the house. He said Croom heard Mrs. Croom groaning inside the house, found both screen doors locked and had to break one open to gain admittance. Sheriff McCormick said Mrs. Croom was lying face down on the floor unconscious and that she had slight bruises on her face. She was taken in a car to the Dardanelle hospital, where she was treated for about four hours before being taken in an ambulance to St. Vincents in Little Rock, where she died later. She never regained consciousness. Prosecuting Attorney Jeff Mobley said Wednesday that he had asked for an autopsy to determine the cause of death and whether or not there was evidence of foul play. He said that since the autopsy showed death due to natural causes and since officers found no evidence of any struggle, no inquest would be held. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 1965)
An autopsy ordered by Prosecuting Attorney Jeff Mobley was performed Tuesday on the body of Mrs. Enola Jaggers Croom, 39, of Dardanelle, who died Monday night in a Little Rock hospital. Mobley said Wednesday that a telephone report on the autopsy ruled the death was due to natural causes. Sheriff Herman McCormick said that Mrs. Croom was found unconscious on the bedroom floor of their summer home on Mt. Nebo at about 8:30 Monday morning by her husband William H. Croom and a workman, Jonn McClarry, who was helping Croom work on a water pump. Sheriff McCormick said Croom had left the house before 6 a.m., had gone by to pick up McClarry, and the two bought parts for the pump at Dardanelle at about 8 a.m. before returning to the house. He said Croom heard Mrs. Croom groaning inside the house, found both screen doors locked and had to break one open to gain admittance. Sheriff McCormick said Mrs. Croom was lying face down on the floor unconscious and that she had slight bruises on her face. She was taken in a car to the Dardanelle hospital, where she was treated for about four hours before being taken in an ambulance to St. Vincents in Little Rock, where she died later. She never regained consciousness. Prosecuting Attorney Jeff Mobley said Wednesday that he had asked for an autopsy to determine the cause of death and whether or not there was evidence of foul play. He said that since the autopsy showed death due to natural causes and since officers found no evidence of any struggle, no inquest would be held. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 1965)
Funeral for Mrs William (Enola) Croom, age 39, who died in St. Vincent's Hospital in Little Rock Monday, July 12, was at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Cornwell Funeral Chapel with Dr. Charles Casteel, pastor of the First Methodist Church officiating.
Burial was at Oppollo Cemetery near Morrilton by Cornwell Funeral Service. Pall bearers were A. B. Cox, Thomas Cox, Jack Adams, Tommy Bullock, Billy Bob Bullock, Ralph Gillham, John P. Cowger and Robert Keenan. Honorary bearers were Calvin Batson, Herman McCormick, J. R. Gray, Warren McGuire, Bob McClure, Kenneth Parsley, Burl Judkins and Tom Bullock. Mrs. Croom was a native of Morrilton and a member of the Methodist Church. She was a past president of the Dardanelle Band Booster Club and member of the Parent Teacher Association.
Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Celeste Croom of Memphis and Caren Croom of the home; her mother, Mrs D. T. Jaggers of North Little Rock; one brother Howell Jaggers of Dallas, Texas; and one sister Mrs Mary Willingburn of North Little Rock. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Post-Dispatch Newspaper, Dardanelle, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 15, 1966)
Mrs Jennie Croom, age 85, of Sikeston, Missouri, died Monday, February 26, 1968 at a Sikeston nursing home. Mrs Croom was the widow of Mr Mose M. Croom who died in 1933. She was a native of Dardanelle, a daughter of the late John and Evelyn Biggers Goocher. She had lived at Dardanelle most of her life until the past several years. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors are three sons, David Croom, M. M. Croom, and A. J. Croom, all of Sikeston; two daughters, Mrs Irene Russell of Arkadelphia and Mrs Elma Miller of Dardanelle; one sister, Mrs W. H. McGuire of near Dardanelle; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral Services were held at the Cornwell Chapel at Dardanelle Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Dr. Charles Casteel, Pastor of the First Methodist Church, officiating. Interment was at Brearley Cemetery. Casket Bearers wrere Dana Merritt, Gilbert Cornwell, Gilroy Cornwell, Gordon Boles, John P. Cowger, John B. Blevins, Doyle Summers and S. A. Walker. Services were in care of the Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Post-Dispatch Newspaper, Dardanelle, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 29, 1968)
Mary Louise Croom, age 89, formerly of Dardanelle, AR and a resident of Sikeston, MO died Wednesday, February 19, 1997 at the Sikeston Convalescent Center in Sikeston, MO. She was born June 27, 1907 in Dardanelle, AR to the late James Jackson and Linnie Bayliss Hawkins Walker. She was a housewife and a homemaker and was a charter member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Sikeston, MO. She had also been a member of the Canalou, MO extension club for many years and for 30 years was a 4-H club leader in Canalou, MO. She had been a volunteer, working with the candy strippers at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, MO for several years. She was married to John David Croom on November 23, 1929 in Dardanelle, AR. He preceded her in death October 9, 1983. Two brothers and one sister also preceded her in death.
She is survived by four nephews Bryce Mobley of Morrilton, Ducky Croom of Russellville, Jimmy Walker of Florida and Dr. Jack Walker of San Antonio, TX; ten nieces Dorothy Croom of Fayetteville, Dexter Mowery of St. Louis, MO, Sharion Lawson and Ginger Gilmer both of Matthews, MO, Mary Lynn Roberson of Little Rock, Riqua Serebreni of Fayetteville, Mary Lou McWilliams of Pittsburg, PA, Carol Dugan of Cary, NC, Sandra Roberts of San Diego, CA and Betty Kyle Moore of Houston, TX; and several great nephews and nieces.
Graveside service was February 21, 1997 at the Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle, AR with Rev. Than Pryon, pastor of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Sikeston, MO officiating. A memorial services was held February 24, 1997 in Sikeston, MO at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Nunnelee Funeral Chapel in Sikeston, MO was in charge of the arrangements with the Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle assisting with local arrangements in Arkansas. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 26, 1997)
William "Bill" Croom, 76, of Dardanelle died Wednesday, March 10, 1999 at Stella manor Nursing Home in Russellville. He was born April 12, 1922, in Dardanelle to the late William H. and Celesta Howell Croom. He was a retired farmer and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Dardanelle.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Enola Jaggers Croom and a daughter, Karen Croom Williams.
Survivors are a daughter, Celeste Croom Joh of Bristal, TN; a sister, Mary Croom Gordon of Farfield Bay; three grandchildren, Hunter Croom Joh, Comille Love Jon and Laura Lee Sparkman; and a great grandson, Ross Croom Sparkman.
Graveside services were Friday at the Brearley Cemetery with the Rev. Bennie Harmon officiating. Services were by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 17, 1999)
Funeral services for Mrs. J. L. Crosby will be held at the Danville Methodist Church Friday, February 24 at 2 p.m. Mrs. Crosby died February 22 at Rising Star, Tex. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 23, 1961)
Mrs. Jennie A. Crosby, 92, a pioneer resident of Danville, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. B. Wilson McCollum of Rising Star, Texas last Wednesday after an illness of eight months. She was born at Pinson, Tenn. and moved with her parents, Alfred and Mary Frances Sipes, to Arkansas in 1880. To this union five children were born. They moved to Danville in 1898, where she made her home until four years ago.
Her husband and two children preceded her in death. She was a Methodist. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 2, 1961)
John Henry Crosby, Sr., 52, of Booneville, AR, passed away March 20, 2012 in his home near Booneville, Arkansas. He was born August 8, 1959 in Anchorage, Alaska to Franklin and Anna (Imken) Crosby. He was an auto mechanic and a member of the First Baptist Church in Booneville.
He is preceded in death by his father, Franklin Winfield Crosby and a nephew, Scott Crosby.
He is survived by his wife, Leora Crosby of the home; five daughters, Amy Wooldridge, Paula Myers, Amanda Pirraglia, Dena Loyd and Tracy Loyd all of Booneville; three sons, John Henry Crosby, Jr. and Bobby Myers both of Booneville, and Michael Loyd of Arlington, Texas; his mother, Anna Crosby of Hot Springs, Arkansas; four sisters, Rebecca Poindexter of Waveland, Arkansas, Cynthia Scott, Dwone McCubbin, and Regina Armstrong all of Booneville; two brothers, Steve Crosby and Franklin Scott both of Booneville; ten grandsons and eight granddaughters. Pallbearers: John Crosby, Jr., Bobby Myers, Michael Loyd, Coleman Myers, Jordan Pirraglia, Jason Corley. Honorary pallbearers: grandsons and James Daugherty and Steve Crosby.
Funeral service was March 24, 2012 at Rocky Springs Cemetery in the Sugar Grove Community near Booneville, under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home. To sign online registry, go to www.robertsfh.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 28, 2012)
Jimmy Kenneth Cross Sr., age 78, of Dardanelle died Thursday, July 9, 2015, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home. He was born April 3, 1937, at Atkins to the late William Fletcher Washington and Bessie Lee Deal Cross. He was a farmer and of the Baptist faith. Jimmy loved spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; ten siblings and one great grandson.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Ruby Hunt Cross of Dardanelle; three children, Jimmy Cross Jr., Rick Cross and wife Stephney and Carl Cross and wife Frances all of Dardanelle; two brothers, Donald Cross of Atkins and Chester Cross of Russellville; nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home, 220 John Babish Lane, Russellville, Arkansas 72801. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online guest book and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 15, 2015)
Jimmy Kenneth Cross Sr., age 78, of Dardanelle died Thursday, July 9, 2015, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home. He was born April 3, 1937, at Atkins to the late William Fletcher Washington and Bessie Lee Deal Cross. He was a farmer and of the Baptist faith. Jimmy loved spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; ten siblings and one great grandson.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Ruby Hunt Cross of Dardanelle; three children, Jimmy Cross Jr., Rick Cross and wife Stephney and Carl Cross and wife Frances all of Dardanelle; two brothers, Donald Cross of Atkins and Chester Cross of Russellville; nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home, 220 John Babish Lane, Russellville, Arkansas 72801. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online guest book and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 15, 2015)
Lewis E. Cross, age 67, of Russellville, AR died Friday, June 16, 2000. He was born March 13, 1933 at Atkins, AR, the son of W. E. and Bessie Deal Cross. He was a retired farmer and member of the St. Joe Free Will Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters and three brothers.
He is survived by, his wife, Bermell Cross of Russellville, AR; five brothers, Donald Cross of Atkins, AR, Chester Cross of Russellville, AR, Jim Cross, Robert Cross and Jerry Cross all of Dardanelle, AR; one sister, Lola Duvall of Atkins, AR; great-great niece, Charity Molloy; great-great-nephew, Michael Molloy and several nephews and nieces.
Service was June 19, 2000 at Lemley Funeral Chapel with Rev. Terry Joe Simmons officiating. Burial was at Shady Grove Cemetery by Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 21, 2000)
Robert Harrel Cross, 69, of Pottsville, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, went to be with the lord Tuesday, January 22, 2013. He was born July 18, 1943, in Atkins, the son of the late W.F. and Bessie Cross. He served in the U.S. Army for 9 years, 8 months, and 27 days. He retired in 2005 after serving 16 years on the Yell County Sherriff's Department. He also served with the Yell County EMS and Galla Rock Fire Department.
He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, William, Carl, Lewis, Bill and Jerry; and 3 sisters, Ida, Rosa, and Ruby Jewell.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Anna Faye Cross; 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Vickie and Clayton Stone, Barbara and William West, and Robbin Thomas and Dee Bates; 11 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; sister, Lola Duvall; 3 brothers, Donald, Jimmy, Sr., and Chester Cross; and a host of family and friends.
Funeral service was January 26, at Lemley Chapel with Bro. Denver Robinson and Bro. Jimmy Lee Chronister officiating. Burial is in Bewley Cemetery by Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins. Pallbearers were Mike Knuckles, Scott Moore, John Stafford, J.R. Cross, Carl Cross and Lloyd Callan. Honorary pallbearers are grandsons Josh West, Robert Stone and Tristan Down, and Yell County Sherriff's Office deputies. Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 30, 2013)
Robert Harrel Cross, 69, of Pottsville, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, went to be with the lord Tuesday, January 22, 2013. He was born July 18, 1943, in Atkins, the son of the late W.F. and Bessie Cross. He served in the U.S. Army for 9 years, 8 months, and 27 days. He retired in 2005 after serving 16 years on the Yell County Sherriff's Department. He also served with the Yell County EMS and Galla Rock Fire Department.
He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, William, Carl, Lewis, Bill and Jerry; and 3 sisters, Ida, Rosa, and Ruby Jewell.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Anna Faye Cross; 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Vickie and Clayton Stone, Barbara and William West, and Robbin Thomas and Dee Bates; 11 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; sister, Lola Duvall; 3 brothers, Donald, Jimmy, Sr., and Chester Cross; and a host of family and friends.
Funeral service was January 26, at Lemley Chapel with Bro. Denver Robinson and Bro. Jimmy Lee Chronister officiating. Burial is in Bewley Cemetery by Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins. Pallbearers were Mike Knuckles, Scott Moore, John Stafford, J.R. Cross, Carl Cross and Lloyd Callan. Honorary pallbearers are grandsons Josh West, Robert Stone and Tristan Down, and Yell County Sherriff's Office deputies. Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 30, 2013)
DARDANELLE - Marcella Faye Crouch, 50, of Russellville died Monday, March 22, 2010, at St. Edward Mercy Medical Center in Fort Smith. She was born January 19, 1960, at Los Angeles, Calif., to Lorretta Faye Farmer and William Roe Rapp.
She was preceded in death by her father, one brother Donald William Rapp, and her grandmother, Pearl Johnson.
Survivors include her fiance, David Whitted of Dover; mother, Lorretta Robinson of New Blaine; three sons, Micheal Hedrick and wife, Kara, of Dover, Roger Hedrick and wife, Tosha, of Russellville and John Crouch of Dardanelle; three brothers, Chris DeClue and Johnny Rapp, both of Dardanelle, and Lonnie Probert of Russellville; one sister, Lori Probert of Dardanelle; and six grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 6-8 tonight at Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,The Courier Newspaper, Russellville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on March 25, 2010)
Alice Crow, 90, of Dardanelle died Monday, November 8, 2004, at Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born December 3, 1913, in Perry County; she was the daughter of the late Robert Houston and Mattie J. Fitch Robinson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, W. J. Crow; eight brothers, Claude, Loy, Tom, Ab, Bob, Dewayne, Lewis and Jack Robinson; and four sisters, Alta Robinson, Hade Brixey, Reba Newman and Ann Newman.
Survivors include three brothers, Odell Robinson of Adona, Don Robinson of Cabot, and Johnny Ray Robinson of Coy; three sisters, Eunice McGlothin of Humnoke, Marie Kelly of Louisiana and Frankie Jo Moody of Adona; and many nephews, nieces and friends.
Funeral was held on November 9, 2004 at Cornwell Chapel with the Rev. Denver Robinson officiating. Burial was held in Fitch Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. Pallbearers were family members and honorary pallbearers were Max and Dickey Robinson. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 10, 2004)
Barger "Sam" Crow Jr., age 63, of Russellville died Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Sparks Health System. He was born April 2, 1950 at New Neeley to Barger Sr. and Vida Carothers Crow.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lemuel and Lilly Carothers, William and Addy Crow.
Survivors include his parents, Barger Sr. and Vida Crow of Centerville; three children, Barger III "Doomer" Crow and wife Angela of Dardanelle, Anna Ward and husband Jamie of Dardanelle, Harrel Crow and wife Cassidy of Russellville; two brothers, Jackie Woods and wife Liz of Pottsville, Chester Crow of Centerville; one sister, Karen Bird of Centerville; seven grandchildren and many wonderful friends.
Funeral services were Friday, August 2, 2013 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Bro. Denver Robinson officiating. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers were Leslie, Michael Bird, Richard Crow, Jeffrey Woods, and Best Friend Charles Murphy. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 7, 2013)
Barger "Sam" Crow Jr., age 63, of Russellville died Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Sparks Health System. He was born April 2, 1950 at New Neeley to Barger Sr. and Vida Carothers Crow.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lemuel and Lilly Carothers, William and Addy Crow.
Survivors include his parents, Barger Sr. and Vida Crow of Centerville; three children, Barger III "Doomer" Crow and wife Angela of Dardanelle, Anna Ward and husband Jamie of Dardanelle, Harrel Crow and wife Cassidy of Russellville; two brothers, Jackie Woods and wife Liz of Pottsville, Chester Crow of Centerville; one sister, Karen Bird of Centerville; seven grandchildren and many wonderful friends.
Funeral services were Friday, August 2, 2013 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Bro. Denver Robinson officiating. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers were Leslie, Michael Bird, Richard Crow, Jeffrey Woods, and Best Friend Charles Murphy. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 7, 2013)
Benton Crow, 89, of Dardanelle, AR died Sunday, March 15, 1998 at the Dardanelle Hospital. He was born December 25, 1908 in Centerville, AR to the late Leslie and Bell Walker Crow. He was a road grader operator for Yell County and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Dardanelle.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marie George Crow; five sons, Jackie Crow of Russellville, Jim Crow of Bixby, OK, Johnny Crow of Morrilton, James Crow of Council Bluff, IA and Ronnie Crow of Dardanelle, AR; two daughters, Nancy Moore of Dardanelle, AR and Mary Ellen Mabry of Barling, AR; a brother, Leslie J. Crow of Dardanelle; two sisters, Nora Lee Millner of Broken Arrow, OK and Wilma Hovis of Tulsa, OK; 156 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held Wednesday, March 18, 1998 at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with the Rev. Bennie Harmon and the Rev. Charles Casteel officiating. Burial was in die Brearley Cemetery under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. Pallbearers were grandsons and nephews. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 25, 1998)
Bessie Mae Crow, age 86, of Hector, died Sunday, July 18, 2004, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. She was born April 11, 1918 at Tilly, Arkansas to the late Benjamin and Maudie Watson Casto. She was a homemaker and a member of the Scottsville Assembly of God Church.
She was preceded in deathly her husband, Bert Crow, 5 brothers, 2 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild.
Survivors are 4 sons, Edward Lee Crow of Hector, Ardith Fay Crow of Hector, Willard Bennie Crow of Hector, Loy Ray Crow of Harrison; 5 daughters, Linda Darnell Rackley of Dover, Betty J. Harris of Hector, Ella Louise Harris of Conway, Mae Freeman of Hector, Vela K. Henderson of Harrison; 2 sisters, Laura Southern of California, Lona Crow of California; 25 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 39 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; many nephews, nieces and other relatives.
Funeral Services were held July 22, 2004 at the Hector Assembly of God Church with Rev. Homer Lame and Rev. Terry Thacker officiating. Interment will be in Forks of the Creek Cemetery near Hector. Pallbearers were James Profitt, Joe McMinn, Coy Taylor, Howard Farmer, Curtis Stone, and David Lame. Honorary pallbearers were Jamie Profitt, Mark Ragsdale, Benny Parks, and Danny Mewborn. Arrangements were made by Cornwell Funeral home of Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 28, 2004)
Brandon Murphy Crow, age 44, of Dardanelle died Saturday, February 18, 2017, at the River Valley Medical Center. He was born November 8, 1972, at Danville, Arkansas to Ronald Gene and Anna Sue Murphy Crow. He was a 1991 graduate of Dardanelle High School, and worked in maintenance for Olin.
He is preceded in death by his mother, grandparents, Benton and Marie Crow and Guy Murphy.
Survivors include his wife, Amanda Crow; father Ronnie Crow and Yvonne Johnston of Dardanelle; son, Ashton Barborek; daughters, Abagail and Piper Crow of Russellville; brothers, Ronnie Crow of Mt George, Ritchie Powers (Kari) and Dallas Lowery of Russellville; grandmother, Betty Ryan of Danville; aunt and uncle, Guyann and Bill Donnell of Danville; nephew and nieces, Brock Powers, Paige Crow and Lexi Crow.
Service were held at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at the Cornwell Chapel. Burial will be at Brearley Cemetery. Visitation was held Monday, 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Chapel. Pallbearers were Steven Dale, Sonny Moenning, Lee Steele, Bobby Childers, Buddy Haney and Gordon Miller. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 22, 2017)
Chester Crow, Jr., 90, of Midland passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2015 surrounded by his family. Chester was a Christian, a veteran of World War II who served his country in the U.S. Air Force and a retired electrical engineer. Chester Crow, Jr. was born on July 11, 1924, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to Chester and Willie (Vines) Crow. He served with the 8th Air Force in England during World War II. After the war, Chester attended the University of Arkansas where he graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He married the love of his life, Patsy Rowland, on February 28, 1953, in Danville, Arkansas. Chester worked for American Oil Refinery in El Dorado, Arkansas, for 23 years. He later moved to Fort Worth, Texas, where Chester worked for Amoco Pipeline for 12 years. He retired in 1983. Chester was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend.
He is survived by his wife of almost 62 years, Patsy Crow of Midland; his children, Jim Crow and wife, Lauri, of McCrory, AR; Carla Crow of Fort Worth; Sandy Crow Kneer and husband, Pat, of Midland; Cindy Crow McNeely and husband, Mike, of Sugar Land; his grandchildren, Lauren Crow Thacker and husband, Jesse, of Little Rock, AR; James Crow and wife, Kelli, of Jonesboro, AR; Carly Crow Newcomb and husband, Paul, of Fort Worth; Daniel Crow of Fort Worth; Alex Kneer and wife, Sarah, of Midland; Sarah Kneer Laminack and husband, Michael, of Waco; Shane McNeely and wife, Terri, of Midland; Luke McNeely and wife, Kylie, of Midland; Chad McNeely of Midland; his great grandchildren, Tate, Carlin, Lathan and Vera Newcomb of Fort Worth; Olivia, Gage, MacKenna, Brock and Crosby McNeely of Midland; and numerous friends all of whom loved and will miss him dearly.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Willie Blanche Crow and his granddaughter, Allison Kneer.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the Greenwood Memorial Park in Fort Worth, Texas, with Pastor Luke McNeely as the celebrant with the assistance of Greenwood Funeral Home. The family suggests memorial donations be made to Manor Park Employee Christmas Fund, 2208 N Loop 250 West, Midland, TX 79707 or Breaking Bread Soup Kitchen, 410 E Florida, Midland, TX 79701. Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com and please view and sign Chester's guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/ obituaries (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Midland Reporter-Telegram Newspaper, Midland, Texas, Obituary was published on Feb. 3, 2015)
Erma Haston Crow of Dardanelle passed away December 4, 2013 at Deerview Health Care in Ola. She was born March 13, 1926 to Jesse and Mae Wescott Haston.
She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents, 3 sisters, also preceding her were 2 brothers.
She is survived by one son, and one daughter, four grandchildren, also surviving her are 10 great grandchildren, one brother, one sister, one brother-in-law and one sister-in-law.
Service was held Monday, December 9th at Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Dardanelle at 2:00. Burial was at Harris Cemetery 6.5 miles east of Centerville. Matt McClellan will officiate. Memorials may be made to Harris Cemetery Fund, 709 Hamilton Cove, Russellville, AR 72802. Arrangements Are By Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 11, 2013)
Erma Haston Crow of Dardanelle passed away December 4, 2013 at Deerview Health Care in Ola. She was born March 13, 1926 to Jesse and Mae Wescott Haston. She was a homemaker and a 60 year member of Liberty Hall Methodist Church. She loved gardening and fishing. She married Robert Crow on April 23, 1944.
She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents, 3 sisters, Verdell Crowe. Neola Cole and Lorene Dorrough. Also preceding her were 2 brothers Clinton and Ivory Haston She is survived by one son, Bobby Crow and wife, Debbie and one daughter Linda Hon and husband Dale, four grandchildren, Brad Thresher and wife Melanie, Mandy McClellan and husband Matt, Erin Mills and husband Nathan and Sheri Sykes and husband John David.
Also surviving her are 10 great grandchildren, Garrett and Ainsley Thresher, Abby, Keely and Sophie McClellan, Jillian and Harrison Mills and Jared, Joel and Jonathan Sykes, one brother, Nathaniel Haston, one sister Arlevia Scott and brother-in-law J. C. Scott and one sister-in-law Wanda Haston.
Services will be held Monday, December 9th at Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Dardanelle at 2:00. Burial will be at Harris Cemetery 6.5 miles east of Centerville. Matt McClellan will officiate. Memorials may be made to Harris Cemetery Fund, 709 Hamilton Cove, Russellville, AR 72802. Arrangements Are By Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,pub. Dec 7, 2013, On-Line at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com)
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