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Zoe Abbigale DeWitt, age 1, of Russellville, AR died Saturday, June 9, 2007 at home. She was born May 19, 2006 in Russellville.
She was preceded in death by great-grandparents, Lloyd Hicks, Elmer DeWitt, Jewel and Eldon Burris; a brother, Jacob DeWitt and a cousin, Heath Catlett.
She is survived by her parents, Jerrad and Jackie DeWitt of Russellville; a sister, Emylie Hull of Dardanelle, AR; great grandparents, Monroe and Betty Garner of Dardanelle, AR and Joyce Meyers and Marie DeWitt of Magazine, AR; grandparents, Jerry and Linda DeWitt of Russellville; special aunts, Tara Huff and Connie White; special uncles, Jordan DeWitt, Jason DeWitt, Justin DeWitt, Richard Love and Billy Hubbard; a special family friend, Beatrice Carrillo and numerous other family and friends.
Funeral service was June 12, 2007 at the First Assembly of God in Russellville with Rev. Keith Underhill officiating. Honorary pallbearers were Richard Love, Lorin Horton, Mathew Patterman, Jordan DeWitt, Billy Hubbard and Kristy Carroll in honor of Heath Catlett. In addition to flowers, donations can be made to the Arkansas Children's Hospital Memorial Foundation, 800 Marshal Street, Little Rock, AR 72202. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 13, 2007)
Roy Dickau, age 81, of Dardanelle, died Monday, January 5, 2004 at St. Mary's Reg. Med. Ctr. in Russellville. He was born at Atkinson, Nebraska on June 11, 1922 to the late Henry F. and Delia Waters Dickau. He was a WWII veteran and a member of the VFW Post 2283 in Russellville. He was self-employed in retail sales.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Sandra K. Morgan; one brother, Earl Dickau and one sister, Nellie Fern.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Alice Cox Dickau of Dardanelle; a son, Robert Lee Campbell of Dardanelle; 2 daughters, Pamela Sue Reid and Kathleen Ann Kenedy, both of Dardanelle; 6 grandchildren, Melinda M. Tewell of Newmarket, TN, Timothy Morgan of Newmarket, TN, Christopher M. Kugler of Russellville, Misty Amber Campbell of Newmarket, TN, James F. R. Kugler of Tucson, AZ, Dustin L. Kenedy of Dardanelle; 4 great granddaughters.
Memorial services were Thursday, January 8, 2004 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 14, 2004)
Annie Bell Dickens, age 93, of Dardanelle, AR died Monday, September 27, 1999 at the Dardanelle Hospital. She was born April 23, 1906 in Dardanelle, AR to the late Aaron and Jimmie Perry Dickens; she was a member of the Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church and a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by three brothers and six sisters.
Survivors include two sisters, Gladys Richardson and Artense Taylor both of Dardanelle, AR; two sisters-in-law, Oma and Delia Dickens both of Dardanelle, AR; 25 nieces and nephews; 69 great-nieces and nephews and several great-great-nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was October 1, 1999 at the Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church near Centerville with Rev. Greg Reed officiating. Burial was at Sweet Home Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 6, 1999)
Bobby "Bob" Gene Dickens, 76, of Atkins, died Saturday, March 5, 2011 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was born in Windham, Texas on October 10, 1934, the son of William Eugene and Iva Star Dickens.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and three sisters.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Geraldine Dickens of Atkins; a daughter and son-in- law, Brenda Lee "Dickens" Peterson and husband Scott of Atkins; a son, Bobby Lee Dickens of California; and six grandchildren, John Wesley Dickens, Bobby Dickens, Jr., Amber Dickens, Madison Dickens, Stacy Lynn Dickens Cams, and Angel Peterson Pawley and husband Jared.
Visitation will be held Saturday, March 12, 2011 from 4:00-8:00 PM at Lemley Funeral Chapel. A memorial service will be held in California at a later date. Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lem1eyfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 9, 2011)
Delia M. Dickens, 93, of Dardanelle died Friday, February 17, 2006 at Dardanelle Nursing Center. Born October 2, 1912 in Dardanelle, she was the daughter of the late Elton and Nancy Lewis Thompson. She was a member of Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church for more than 80 years where she was active in the Womens Mission, a club captain and sang in the choir. She retired as a custodian from Arkansas Tech University.
She was preceded in death by two husbands, Herman Dickens and Eake Dickens; a daughter, Gladys Dickens; five brothers and three sisters.
Survivors include a son, Lonnie G. Dickens of Dardanelle; a stepdaughter, Mary L. Williams of Kansas City, MO; two brothers, Henry Thompson and Elton Isadore Thompson both of Dardanelle; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral will be held 2:00 p. m. Thursday, February 23, 2006 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Burial will be in Nebo" Cemetery. Visitation will be open. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 1, 2006)
Erven Lee "Buddy" Dickens, age 84 of Blue Mountain went to be with the Lord peacefully at home Monday, February 18th, 2008 after an inspiring battle with heart disease. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. He retired from Plumber's and Pipefitter's Union and has over 55 years continuous service. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church of Little Rock.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Nellie Onedia "Sis" Dickens.
He is survived by their four sons, Larry Sr. and wife, Laura, Gary, Paul, John and wife Amanda, all of Little Rock area; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; three sisters, Marie Hattabaugh of Mansfield, Faye West and Retha Bowden both of Belleville, numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Services were held at Moore's Chapel in Waveland, AR with John McCourt officiating. Interment will be in Moore's Chapel Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 27, 2008)
Eva Dickens, age 80 of Plainview, AR died Sunday, February 25, 2001 at Sparks Medical Center in Ft. Smith, AR. She was born in Scott County, AR October 3, 1920, daughter of the late Lidge and Mandy Slater Wagner. She was retired from Wayne Poultry, a mother and homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lonzo Dickens, a grandson, Mike Dickens and a granddaughter, Lee Ann Meriweather; two brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include, a son, Lonnie Dickens of Centerville, AR; two daughters, Fay Meriweather of Plainview, AR and Sue Burt of Dardanelle, AR; one brother, Leon Wagner of Waldron, AR; three sisters, Gladys Keener, Dovie Yandell and Lillie Blevins all of Waldron, AR; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at 10:00 a. m. at the Plainview First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Sandlin Cemetery in Plainview, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 28, 2001)
DANVILLE - Mrs. Eva Mae Ornsbey Dickens, 39, of Danville died Saturday, July 27. She was a federal inspector for the U. S. Department of Agriculture and was a member of Rover Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Lonnie Ray Dickens; two sons, Douglas Wayne and Michael Wayne Dickens of Danville; her mother, Mrs. Bertha Ornsbey of Rover; three brothers, George Ornsbey of Newburg, Mo. and Riley Fred and Bob Ornsbey of Rover, and four sisters, Mrs. Imogene Blankenship and Mrs. Bonnie Stone of Rover, Mrs. Ruby Phillips of El Dorado and Mrs. Martha Paine of Russellville.
Funeral will be at 10 a. m. Tuesday at Rover Baptist Church by the Rev. Claude Miles. Burial will be in Hunt Cemetery at Rover by Cornwell Funeral Service. Active pallbearers will be Ricky Threadgill, Allen Threadgill, David Ornsbey, Robert Ornsbey, Steven Beasley and Kenny Loyd. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1985)
Mrs. Eva Mae Ornsbey Dickens, age 39, of Danville died Saturday night, July 27. She was a federal inspector with the U. S. D. A. a housewife and a member of the Rover Baptist Church.
Survivors are her husband, Lonnie Ray Dickens, of the home; two sons, Douglas Wayne and Michael Wayne Dickens, of Danville; her mother, Mrs. Bertha Ornsbey, of Rover, three brothers, George Ornsbey, of Newburg, MO, Riley, Fred, and Rob Ornsbey, of Rover; four sisters, Mrs. Ima Jean Blankenship and Mrs. Bonnie Stone, of Rover, Mrs. Ruby Phillips, of El Dorado, and Mrs. Martha Paine, of Russellville.
Funeral services were Tuesday, July 30, at the Baptist Church in Rover with Rev. Claude Miles officiating. Burial was in Hunt Cemetery at Rover.
Services were by Cornwell Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Ricky Threadgill, Allen Threadgill, David Ornsbey, Robert Ornsbey, Stephen Beasley and Kenny Loyd. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 7/31/85)
Geraldine Frances Dickens, age 80, of Atkins died Saturday, November 11, 2017, at her home. She was born June 14, 1937, at Niles, California to the late Antone Franco.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers; one sister and her husband, Bobby (Bob) Dickens.
Survivors include her daughter, Brenda (Dickens) Peterson and husband Scot of Atkins; her son, Bobby Lee Dickens of Atkins and six grandchildren, Angel Peterson, Bobby Lee Dickens Jr., Amber Dickens, J.W. Dickens, Madison Dickens, Stacy Dickens Carns; two great grandchildren, Jacob Dickens and Gabby Dickens.
A family conducted memorial service will be held at a later time. 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 Nov 22, 2017)
Larry Alan "Boog" Dickens, Jr., age 29 of Little Rock, AR, went to be with the Lord at home Wednesday, April 7, 2010. He was a loving husband, son, brother, nephew and uncle. He was a journeyman plumber. He was a member of Bellevue Baptist Church of Memphis. TN.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, E. L. "Buddy" Dickens and Nellie Onedia "Sis" Dickens of Little Rock and his maternal grandfather, Jack Kenward of Pine Bluff.
He is survived by his wife, Laura; his parents, Larry and Laura Dickens; his sister, Amanda Ervin; his niece, Natalie Ervin, all of Little Rock; his maternal grandmother, Joan Kenward of Pine Bluff; numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, extended family and friends.
Visitation was held Sunday at Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville. Services and interment was Monday at Moore's Chapel Cemetery, Waveland, AR with John McCourt officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 14, 2010)
DARDANELLE - Lonnie G. Dickens, 78, of Dardanelle died Thursday, July 18, 2013, at Atkins Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born November 4, 1934, in Dardanelle to the late Herman and Della Mae Thompson Dickens. He was retired from Contel Communication and was a member of Dardanelle Unity Missionary Baptist Church. Lonnie loved to fish and lending a helping hand to people in the community when they needed it.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his son, Gary Dickens and wife, Claire, of West Covina, Calif.; grandchildren, Gary Jr., Blake and Lawrence Dickens, all of Las Vegas, Nev., Felicia Williams and Johnny Kirk, both of West Covina; great-granddaughter, Kyra Dickens of Las Vegas; one uncle, Isadore Thompson of Dardanelle; one aunt, Gladys Richardson of Dardanelle; cousins, Richard Taylor and wife, Betty, James O. Woods and wife, Cynthia, James Earl Thompson and wife, Regina, Willa Webster and husband, William, Pearl Moore and husband, Jewell, Jane Johnson and Mae Dorothy Thompson, all of Dardanelle; and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, July 22, 2013, at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with the Rev. Marvin Thompson officiating. Burial will be in Nebo Cemetery in Dardanelle. Visitation will be conducted from 9-10 a.m. prior to the service. Pallbearers will be Richard Taylor, James O. Woods, O.J. Woods, Robert Woods, John Freeman, Jamie Young and Jerry Thompson. Honorary pallbearers will be Loyd Watkins, Jewel Moore, Tyrese Pace, Clynon Davis, Lyn Byers, Bobby Everett Sr. and William Reed. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,pub. July 20, 2013 on line @ www.couriernews.com)
Lonnie Ray Dickens, age 71, of Centerville died Friday, April 28, 2017, at his home. He was born January 22, 1946, at Waldron to the late Alonzo and Eve Dickens. Lonnie was a mechanic and loved NASCAR.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Eva Dickens; one son, Mike Dickens and one sister, Faye Merriweather.
Survivors include his companion, Teresa Jackson of Centerville; one son, Doug Dickens (Georgeanna) of El Dorado; one sister, Sue Robinson (Larry) of Casa; two grandchildren, Sheila Guthrie of El Dorado and Bill Dickens (Jessica) of Mississippi. Memorial services were held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, May 1, 2017, at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle.
Arrangements 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 May 3, 2017)
Lonzo Walter Dickens, age 77, of Plainview, AR died Tuesday, April 11, 2000 at his home in Plainview, AR. He was born in Scott County, AR April 25, 1922 son of the late Walter Eugene and Iva Starr Dickens. He was a retired mechanic.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Hershel Dickens; two sisters, Julie Dickens and Opal Johnson; a grandson, Mike Dickens and a granddaughter, Lee Ann Meriweather.
Survivors include, his wife, Eva Wagner Dickens; a son, Lonnie Dickens of Centerville, AR; two daughters, Sue Bun of Dardanelle, AR and Fay Meriweather of Plainview, AR; a brother, Bob Dickens of Belleville, AR; a sister, Clarsie Smith of Havana, AR; three grandsons, Doug Dickens of El Dorado, AR, Shawn Loyd of Fayetteville, AR and Jim Bob Meriweather of Plainview, AR; a granddaughter, Rhiannion Ward of Dardanelle, AR and four great grandchildren.
Funeral service was April 15, 2000 at the Plainview First Baptist Church. Burial was in Salem Cemetery in Plainview, AR. Pallbearers were Kenny Loyd, Jimmy Carter, Cecil Reed, Ken Ryan, Mitch Forrest and Jonathan Graham. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 19, 2000)
Nellie Onedia (Sis) Dickens, 75 of Little Rock, went to be with the Lord peacefully at her home Wednesday, October 12, 2005 after an inspiring battle with cancer. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She retired from Pulaski County voter registration, and a long standing member of the President's Club of Avon Products. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church of Little Rock.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, E.L. (Buddy) Dickens four sons, Larry Sr. and wife Laura, Gary and late wife Nancy, Paul, John and wife Amanda all of Little Rock six grandchildren, Ashley, Larry Jr., Chris, Amanda, Leah and Taylor four brothers, S.J. (Red) Ross, Formosa, Bill Ross, Little Rock, Bob Ross, Kansas City, MO, Dale Ross, Conroe, TX; twelve nieces and nephews and numerous extended family and friends.
Services were Saturday at Moores Chapel, Waveland, Arkansas with John McCourt officiating. Interment was in Moores Chapel Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Memorials may be made to Moores Chapel Church and Cemetery Fund, 10066 Harger Lane, Havana, AR 72842. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 19, 2005)
Oma Lee Dickens, age 91, of Dardanelle, AR died November 13, 2009 at River Valley Medical Center. She was born July 16, 1918 to the late Arthur and Mattie Robinson McNeal. She was a member of the Sweet Home Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, Linzy Thompson and Loye Dickens; two children, Otha Lee "Joe" and Tommy Thompson; 3 brothers, and a sister.
Survivors include seven children and spouses Charles and Martha Thompson, Ft. Smith, Edward Thompson, Russellville, Bobby Thompson, Dardanelle, Leona and Murrell Cray, Dardanelle, Jimmy Thompson, Springfield, MO, James Earl and Regenia Thompson, Dardanelle, Oscar Thompson, Springfield, MO, Anthony Thompson, Oklahoma City, OK; brother and sister-in-law, James & Zorotha McNeal of Kansas City, KS, sisters-in-law, Gladys Richardson and Annie Bell Thompson of Dardanelle; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and great-great-great grandchildren.
Funeral was November 21 with burial at Pleasant Ridge (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 25, 2009)
Mr. Chas. Dickenson, died Saturday night at his home in Plainview.
He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Ela and JoAnn of the home, three sisters, two brothers and three half-brothers. Mr. Dickenson was a member of the Baptist Church of Danville.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday by Rev. J.P. Emery. Pall bearers were: West Stephens, Fay McCright, Chas. Austin, Edd Smith, Bill Haywood and Evert Smith. Burial was in the Aly cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 1941)
Anna M. Dickey, age 86 of Mt. Ida, formerly of Hot Springs, died Wednesday, November 20, 2002 in the Montgomery County Nursing Home, Mt. Ida, AR. She was born July 10, 1916 in Michigan to Joseph and Mary Smoluch. She was a homemaker and one of Jehovah's Witnesses. She was predeceased by her husband, James I. Dickey and son, Carl David Dickey.
Survivors include five sons, James J. (Sonny) Dickey, Sr. of Liberty Community; Paul E. Dickey, Sr. of Hot Springs, Phillip A. Dickey of Hot Springs, Charles Daniel Dickey of Wytheville, VA and John A. Dickey, Sr. of Pencil Bluff, one sister Jeanette Maida of Fort Smith; two brothers, Walter Schimick of Chicago, IL and Fred Jakim of Harvey, IL; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
The service was at 10:30 am Monday, November 25, 2002, at Gross Funeral Home Chapel with Brother James Cain officiating. Burial was at Rogers Mt. Grove Cemetery, Liberty Community, Logan County at 2:00 pm Monday, Nov. 25, 2002. Pallbearers were Paul E. Dickey, Jr. David Dickey, Drew Dickey, Robert Dickey, Danny and Corey Ditgen. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 4, 2002)
Charles Daniel Dickey, born September 22, 1951, to James I. and Anna M. (Smoluch) Dickey, passed away May 18, 2011 in Wytheville, VA. He was a 1969 graduate from Hot Springs High School and a mechanic.
He was survived by three brothers: James (Sonny) Dickey of Belleville, Phillip Dickey of Hot Springs, and John A. Dickey of Pencil Bluff, AR.
A memorial service was held June 12, 2011 at the Rogers-Mt. Grove Cemetery in Logan County. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 22, 2011)
Charles Richard Dickey, 89, of Mooresville, [North Carolina] passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. He was born on May 30, 1927 in Belleville, AR, to the late Alfred Allie and Clyde Harriet Ann Moudy Dickey. He served 27 years in the US Army traveling to Korea, Japan and Iran, before retiring in Castroville, CA. He was a member of the El Paso, Texas Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Fujiko Dickey; brothers, Raymond, Ray, Ralph, Alfred Randall, Rudy Dickey; sisters, Lamoine Bishop, Letannah Link Bishop.
He is survived by his children, Charles Richard Dickey, Jr. and wife, Gloria Jane of Mooresville, Robert Alfred Dickey of Portland, Oregon; sisters, Lydia Frazier Franklin of Russellville, AR, Lavada Gordon of Torrance, CA; grandchildren, Christopher Richard Dickey, Stephanie Marie McNamara, Elizabeth Ann Sterner, Annette Marie Dickey, Kyle Robert Charles Dickey; great grandchildren, Jayson Bransen McMahan, Jackson Britton McMahan, Kate Somer Sterner and Charles Ryan Dickey.
A Graveside service will be held at a later date. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, [North Carolina] is serving the Dickey family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 22, 2017)
James Joseph "Sonny" Dickey, Sr., age 75, of Belleville, AR passed away Saturday, May 19, 2012 at his home. He was born January 24, 1937 in Havana, AR to the late James Issac & Anna Mary Smoluch Dickey. He was a member of the Big Marzard Hunting Club in Hot Springs.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son James J. "Jimmy" Dickey, Jr.; brothers, Carl David Dickey, Charles Daniel Dickey and Paul Edward Dickey, Sr.
Survivors include wife of 23 years, Flo Dickey; children & spouses, Robert & Jackie Dickey of Hot Springs; Cheryl & Danny Ditgen of Buckville; William R. & Carmen Hulsey of Gulfport, MS; Odessa Lynn & Doug Keller of Portland, Oregon; brothers, Phillip Dickey of Hot Springs and John Dickey of Pencil BIuff; 10 grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at Liberty Community Church with Rev. Earl Stapleton officiating. Burial will be at Liberty Cemetery in Belleville. Pallbearers include Rob Carpenter, Ed Gray, Jim Coster, Jimmy VanDyke, Bill Berry, Don Noblett, Paul Dickey, David Dickey and Drew Dickey. Honorary pallbearers include Charlie Carpenter, Kenny Jackson, Dale Knight, Dean Friend, Parker Dozier, Jim White and Wick Stapleton. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 23, 2012)
Owen Lynn Dickey, age 60 of Dardanelle, died Friday, April 25, 2003 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. He was born February 8, 1943 in Broseley, Missouri to the late Claud and Lettie Williams Dickey. He was a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church in Dardanelle, Boyce-Woods VFW Post 3141 in Dardanelle, and a Navy Veteran. He was a member of Bright Star Lodge 213 in Dardanelle, Elizabeth Lodge 215 in New Blaine, Western Scottish Rite Bodies, 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, past district Deputy Grand Master, Past Grand Tyler, Past Honorary Grand Master of Grand Lodge of Arkansas. He retired after eighteen years as a meter reader for AP&L.
Survivors are his wife of 36 years, Valene Hildrich Dickey; three daughters and sons-in-law, Leanne and Jackie Summit of Russellville, Rebecca and Jon Irons of Hot Springs, Ashley and Will Bowers of Dardanelle; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Leon and Velta Dickey and Leo and Peggy Dickey all of Popular Bluff, Missouri; two grandchildren, Casey Summitt and Caleb Summitt both of Russellville; two nephews and two nieces.
Services were Monday, April 28, 2003, at the First Free Will Baptist Church in Dardanelle with Rev. Pat Baze and Rev. Jarad Higginbotham officiating. Graveside services with military honors by Boyce-Woods VFW Post 3141 in Dardanelle and Masonic Rites. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Junior Crawford, Frank Richards, Bill McClure, Dan Rowland, Charlie Dacus, James Weatherall. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 30, 2003)
Paul Edward Dickey, Sr. age 58 of Hot Springs, AR died Thursday, September 11, 2003 at a local hospital in Hot Springs. He was born September 26, 1944 at Tucson, Arizona to James I and Anna Smoluch Dickey. He was a former employee of NSC, and St. Michaels School. He was instrumental in the development of the electronic coin counting machine. He was a carpenter. He attended Jefferson Vocational School in Alexandria, VA.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Carl David Dickey and a nephew, James Joseph Dickey, Jr.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Dickey of Hot Springs; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Paul E. & Cathy Davidson Dickey, Jr. and David A. & Tina Frank Dickey of Magnet Cove; 4 brothers, James J. Dickey of Belleville, AR, Phillip Dickey of Hot Springs, Daniel Dickey of Wytheville, VA, John Dickey of Pencil Bluff; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Buster Helen Sexton of Staunton, VA; 6 grandchildren; 2 nieces and 2 nephews; mother-in-law, Mary H. Mullen of Wytheville, VA.
Services were Monday, September 15, 2003 at Gross F. H. Chapel with John Dickey officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 17, 2003)
Ray Winston Dickey, age 86, passed away, Tuesday, September 2, 2008, in McKinney, Texas. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 20, 1922, in Belleville, Arkansas to the late A. A. and Clyde Moudy Dickey. He was a member of the Cedar Creek Church of Christ, where he was baptized as a young man. He was one of the first students to graduate from Belleville High School in 1940. While attending Belleville High School he was a member of the High School Quartet, along with his brother Raymond Dickey, Doyle and Earl Barrick, where they won 1st Place in the State Quartet Competition. He enlisted in the Navy on January 13th, 1943, where he served in the construction battalion in WWII. He married Evelyn Bernice Link on November 4th, 1945 and started a family. They moved to Lubbock, Texas, in 1948. He and his family joined the Quaker Avenue Church of Christ of Lubbock. He was the co-owner of Dickey-Frazier Mill Works on Erskine Avenue until it was destroyed by a tornado in 1988. They rebuilt as Dickey-Frazier Lumber and began building and remodeling homes. He returned to Belleville, AR, in 1995. He attended the Piney Forks Church of Christ with his brother, Raymond Dickey. He spent his time fishing and visiting at the corner caf with his friends and family. He remained in Bellville until 2007 where he moved to McKinney, Texas, to live with his son.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 46 years, Evelyn Bernice Link Dickey; four brothers, Raymond, Randall, Ralph, and Rudolph Dickey; a sister, Letannah (Dickey) Link Bishop; a son-in-law, Sammy Beevers; six nephews, Lance Cunningham, John Gregory Link, Kenneth Dickey, Dennis Dickey, Sherman Link and James Butch Watts; two nieces, Tami Link and Jonna Link; and a special granddaughter, Amy Michelle Rae.
He is survived by his five children; Charles Ray Dickey and his wife Joy of Austin, Texas; Shirley Ann Carr and her husband Steve of College Station, Texas; James A. Dickey and his wife Jana of McKinney, Texas; Judy Louise Dickey of Lubbock, Texas; and Rebecca Lynn Beevers of Lubbock, Texas; 15 grandchildren, Cheryl Gilmore, Stephanie Fine, Jennifer Wojcik, Bradley Gose, Joseph Carr, James (Jimbo) Dickey, Amanda Moutous, Clinton Calmes, Laura Brandenburg, Phillip Hollabaugh, Ashley McPherson, Amber Hollabaugh, Shauna Hollabaugh, Aaron Beevers, and Charlie Beevers; 34 great-grandchildren; one brother Richard Dickey of Belleville, AR; three sisters, Lamoine Bishop of Yorba Linda, CA, Lavada Gordom of Torrance, CA, and Lydia Franklin of Russellville, AR.
Pallbearers were Mark Gilmore, Brad Gose, Phillip Hollabaugh, Jimbo Dickey, Aaron Beevers and Charlie Beevers. Honorary Pallbearers: Clinton Calmes, Joseph Carr and Mike McPherson. Funeral services and burial were September 6, 2008, at the Rest Haven Funeral Home in Lubbock, Texas. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 10, 2008)
Dies Raymond Dickey, 82, a longtime businessman in Danville, died on March 20, 2004 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. He first began a trucking operation as Dickey Lime and later changed his trucking business to what is known now as Dickey Refrigerated Services located at the intersections of Hwy. 10 & 27 east. He was formerly an owner of Dickey Millworks in Lubbock and a WWII veteran.
Funeral services, Tuesday, March 23 See obituary this issue. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 24, 2004)
Raymond Leon Dickey, age 82, of Belleville, AR died Saturday, March 20, 2004 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. He was born May 1, 1921 in Belleville to the late Alfred Allie and Clyde Harriet Moudy Dickey. He was the retired owner of Dickey Refrigerated Services and former owner of Dickey Millworks in Lubbock and a WWII Army Veteran. He was a member of the Piney Fork Church of Christ and the Belleville Chamber of Commerce.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Kenneth Lee Dickey and Dennis Leon Dickey; three brothers, Randall, Ralph and Rudy Dickey and a son-in-law, Butch Watts.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Margaret Adams Dickey; two sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Ruth Dickey of Victoria, TX and Bruce and Kay Dickey of Russellville, AR; daughter, Paula Watts of Belleville, AR; two brothers and sister-in-law, Ray Dickey and Richard and Dot Dickey all of Belleville, AR; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Letonnah Bishop, Ponca City, OK, Lamoine Bishop and Lavada and Harold Gordon all of California and Lydia Franklin of Russellville, AR; a sister-in-law. Gertie Carman, CA; seven grandchildren, Mark Watts, Annie Cain, Douglas Dickey, Warren Dickey, Karyn Martin, John Preston Dickey and Alisa Dickey and eight great grandchildren, Savannah Kilburn, Katy Petchenik, Santannah and Shelby Cain, James Raymond and Dalton Watts, Samantha Fleming and Krystin Martin.
Funeral service was March 23, 2004 at Western Yell County Church of Christ with Bro. Gary Frazier and Bro. Foy Mitchell officiating. Interment was in the Upper Spring Creek Cemetery, Belleville under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Mark Watts, John Preston, Warren and Douglas Dickey, Johnathan Martin, Tony Cain and Craig Kilburn. Honorary were Ray and Richard Dickey, Larry White, James Moore, Bob Smith, Gail Chilen and Mike Lloyd. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 24, 2004)
Mrs. Savannah Ann Brigham Dickey, aged 86, died January 27 in the home of a son, A.A. Dickey, of Havana. She had made her home there for the greater part of the time since her husband's death 25 years ago. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
She is survived by three sons, A.A. Dickey, James and Frank Dickey of Hot springs; four daughters, Mrs. Lydia Whitwell of Belleville, Mrs. Gertrude Smith of Detroit, Mich., Claude Dickey of Benton and Mrs. Nellie Hildbrand of Hot Springs; 24 grand children, 49 great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 2, 1961)
Henry Dickinson, age 81, died June 26, 1956 of a heart attack at his home near Ola. Mr. Dickinson or Uncle Henry as he was better know, was born at Ragland, Ala, and came with his parents to Arkansas at an early age. He had lived in Yell County for more than 60 years and had been active on his farm, located about 7 miles west of Ola, for 58 years. He had continued farming up until his death, although he had been suffering from a heart ailment for the past year.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lydia Dickinson; one daughter, Mrs. Eunice Fox of Tulsa; three brothers, J. Q. of Panama, Okla. Sidney of Dallas, Texas and Hubert of Durant, Okla.; two sisters, Mrs. Bert Litker of Ola Rt. and Mrs. Herschel Ryan of Brookston, Texas. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 5, 1956)
Mrs. Lydia Ann Dickinson, age 82, of Plainview died March 9, 1960 at a Forth Smith Hospital. She was born in Yell County and was a Methodist.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Eunice Bush of Ola. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, March 17, 1960)
DANVILLE - Calvin Ed Dickson, age 92, of Plainview died Sunday, September 7, 1986 at Yell County Hospital. He was a native of Garland County, a retired farmer, son of the late Jim and Elizabeth Merriott Dickson and was a veteran of World War I.
Survivors include five daughters, Margie Brown, Ruby Glascock and Mae Jones of Oregon, Faye Lunsford of Malvern and Sarah Lunsford of California; 24 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.
Funeral with military honors will be at 2 p. m. Tuesday at Valley Home Baptist Church by the Rev. Tom Stovers. Burial will be in Hawks Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Charles Dickson, age 81 of Hollis, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2011 at Yell County Nursing Home. He was born May 25, 1930 in Steve, AR to the late James Walker and Beadie Rachel Tiller Dickson. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict, a member of the Pentecostal Church and a Mason.
He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Ervin Dickson.
Survivors include sons, Tim Dickson of Waldron, Nick Dickson of Little Rock; daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Troy Rankin of Chickalah; brothers, James Dickson of Hollis, Robert Dickson of Watson, AR, Raymond Dickson of Jessieville; sisters, Winner Pardon of Fayetteville, TN, Lillian Millard of Hot Springs; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at Hawks Cemetery in Hollis with Bro. Larry McNeely officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sep 28, 2011)
Dorothy Buckman Dickson, age 89, of Belleville passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at Mitchell's Nursing Home. She was born October 10, 1925 near Belleville, Arkansas to the late Henry N. and Mamie Farmer Buckman. Dorothy retired from teaching after 38 years in the Western Yell County Elementary School. She graduated from Arkansas Tech and was a member of Arkansas Retired Teachers and Yell County retired Teachers Association. She was an active member of the Havana Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church where she served as Sunday school teacher and was active in Ladies Missionary Circle. She served on the board of the Yell County Special Services School, was a volunteer at the Chambers Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, served on the West Yell County Cancer Board, Yell County Retired Teachers Association, Havana EH Club and Yell County Cattlemen's Association. She was interested in children and the community. She was a wife, mother, teacher, volunteer and a woman years ahead of her time.
Survivors include her husband of 69 years, Robert G. Dickson; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert L. and Elisa Dickson of Harrison, Arkansas; daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Stan McFerran of Imperial, Missouri; grandchildren, Karen McFerran of St. Louis, Missouri; Tiffany Dickson of New York, New York; Stephen McFerran of Imperial, Missouri; Michael McFerran of Alton, Illinois; great-grandchildren, Kathryn McFerran; Jacob McFerran; Elizabeth Pruitt; sister-in-law Janette Gwazda of Chicago, Illinois; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 15, 2015 at the Havana Methodist Church with Rev. Howard Wheeler and Rev. John McCourt officiating. Burial was at Havana Cemetery. Visitation will be 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday June 14, at Cornwell Funeral Home. Pallbearers included Bob Rogers, Charlie Bennett, David Lasiter, Johnny Foster Jr., Tommy Fink, Charles Yandell, Whick Stapleton, and Charles Webster. Honorary pallbearers include Hoover Willard and Steve Wagner. Memorials may be made to Western Yell Elementary School or Havana Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville, Arkansas. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 17, 2015)
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