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Dr. Orvall C. Greene, age 82, of Little Rock, died September 13, 1988 at his home in Little Rock. He was a retired dentist and a veteran of W. W. II. He was the son of the late Oscar L. and Maggie Greene of Plainview.
Survivors are his wife, Negie McCool Green; two brothers, Pat Greene of Plainview and Lem Greene of Glendora, CA; three sisters, Mrs. Nell Baker and Mrs. Mildred Wilson both of Plainview and Mrs. Lois Holley of Pomona, CA. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 10-12-1988)
Gary Greenfield, age 58 of Havana died Saturday, August 22, 2009 at St. Anthony's Hospital in Morrilton. Born February 13, 1951 in Danville, he was the son of the late Norman and Pauline Swaim Greenfield. He was a construction worker for Mobley Contractors.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Wayne Greenfield; brother-in-law, Bobby Cooper; grandson, Curtis Taylor; and great-grandson, Joseph Quijada.
Survivors included his wife of 20 years, Jaquita McClellan Greenfield; sons, Michael Greenfield of Ft. Smith, Gary Lee Greenfield, Jr. of Charleston, Danny Morris of Cabot; daughters, Jeri Smiddy of Sulfur Springs; Joey Greenfield, Regina, Tracy and Dana Taylor all of Havana; brothers, Tommy Greenfield of Havana; Jimmy Greenfield of Washington; sisters, Linda Cherry and Debbie Cooper of Havana; 19 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and a host of nephews and nieces.
Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 26, 2009)
Pauline W. Greenfield, age 84, of Havana, AR died Saturday, March 3, 2007 at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville, AR. She was born in Yell County on April 6, 1922, a daughter of the late William and Eva Cherry Swaim. She was a homemaker and a member of the Havana First Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Norman Greenfield; a son, Wayne Greenfield; a son-in-law, Bobby Cooper and two brothers, Kermit and Billy Swaim.
She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Jaquita Greenfield, Tommy and Sue Greenfield all of Havana, AR and Jimmy and Mary Margaret Greenfield of Vancouver, WA; two daughters, Linda Cherry and Debbie Cooper both of Havana, AR; three sisters, Irene Chambers, Ozell Apple and Maggie Sue Chambers all of Havana; 13 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.
Funeral service was March 6, 2007 at the Havana First Baptist Church with Rev. Charlie Bird officiating. Burial was in the Havana Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Grandsons served as pallbearers. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 7, 2007)
Leon Greenhaw, age 68 of Magazine, AR, passed away Friday, April 24, 2009 in Bonneville after a long battle with cancer. He was born July 25, 1941 in Mt. Judea, AR to Alva Houston and Marie (Holt) Greenhaw. He loved camping and fishing and was of the Assembly of God Faith.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Janice Todd; brother, Hershel Greenhaw.
He is survived by two sons, Joe Lasiter and wife Shirley of Waveland, AR and Danny Greenhaw and wife Janet of Scranton, AR; three sisters, Wanda West and Thelma Greenhaw both of Magazine, AR and Rita Adair of Bonneville, AR; brother, Gary Greenhaw of Magazine, AR; two grandchildren, Britney and Greg; companion of five years, Iva Scott; and several nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. To sign online registry go to robertsfh.com Obituary by Roberts Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 29, 2009)
Zeffie Montoria McKinney Greenlee passed away on February 8, 2016, at Golden Acres Nursing Home in Dallas, Texas. She was 102 years old. She was born in Stafford, Arkansas to Willie P. and Rhoda Robinson McKinney on July 24, 1913. She was a member of the first graduating class at Belleville High School in 1931. She enjoyed attending the Homecoming held at the old Belleville High School each September and only missed a few of them. Each year she was honored as the oldest graduate. She and her husband, Elige Volley "Pete" Greenlee, ran the gas station on Highway 10 that is now know as Knights Station. However, they moved to Dallas, Texas, after their daughter Paula Annette Greenlee married Johnny Farnsworth and they resettled there.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband E.V. Greenlee; her sisters Muriel Harrod, Bonnie Sue Swain and Lawanna Patton; her daughter Paula Frazier, her nephew Randy Swain and niece Linda Harrod.
She is survived by her granddaughter Dena Farnsworth; great granddaughter Shelby Patterson; son-in-laws Johnny Farnsworth and Luke Frazier; and nephews Tommy, Ricky, Billy Jack and Jimmy Harrod and their families.
Graveside services were held at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery on February 15, 2016. Funeral services were provided by Gonzalez Funeral Home in Mesquite, Texas. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 24, 2016)
Billy D. Greenwood, age 71, donned his eternal wings December 22, 2013 in Panama City Beach, Florida.
Survivors include his wife Mary (Bunch) Greenwood; three daughters and son-in-laws: Theresa and Thomas Holland, Particia and Mike Briley, and Glynda and Brad Patton. Five grandchildren, Amanda Guttierez, Brent and Jassica Pickens, Billy (Brooke-wife) and Sarah Briley. Two great grandchildren; Scarlett Guttierez and Benjamin Briley. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 8, 2014)
Jack Greenwood, age 66, of Mt. George died Friday, March 7, 1986 at his home. He is a veteran of World War II, a retired farmer and a member of the Centerville Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include his wife, Estelle Greenwood, his mother, Mrs. Hettie Brown of Danville, two brothers, Oliver and James Greenwood both of Mt. George, two sisters, Mrs. Macie Pickens of Mt. George and Mary Scott of Little Rock, six nephews and six nieces and many loved ones.
Funeral services were Monday, March 10 at Centerville Assembly of God Church with Rev. Jackie Pledger officiating. Interment was in Dacus Cemetery. Funeral arrangements in care of Dixon Funeral Home of Danville. Active pallbearers are Donald Scott, Carl Scott, Oliver Pickens, Dean Pickens, Jim Ed Pickens, and Jerry Scott. Honorary pallbearers were Oliver and James Greenwood. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Jack Greenwood, age 66, of Mt. George died Friday, March 7, 1986 at his home. He is a veteran of World War II, a retired farmer and a member of the Centerville Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include his wife, Estelle Greenwood, his mother, Mrs. Hettie Brown of Danville, two brothers, Oliver and James Greenwood both of Mt. George, two sisters, Mrs. Macie Pickens of Mt. George and Mary Scott of Little Rock, six nephews and six nieces and many loved ones.
Funeral services were Monday, March 10 at Centerville Assembly of God Church with Rev. Jackie Pledger officiating. Interment was in Dacus Cemetery. Funeral arrangements in care of Dixon Funeral Home of Danville. Active pallbearers are Donald Scott, Carl Scott, Oliver Pickens, Dean Pickens, Jim Ed Pickens, and Jerry Scott. Honorary pallbearers were Oliver and James Greenwood. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 3-12-1986)
James W. "Toots" Greenwood, age 72 of Dardanelle, AR died Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. He was born June 22, 1928 in the Mt. George community, Yell County, AR to the late Hardin and Hettie E. Garner Greenwood. He was a WWII Navy Veteran, serving for ten years. He was a retired carpenter and a Baptist. He was the proud father of Jamie who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Oliver Greenwood and Jack Greenwood and one sister, Macie Pickens.
Survivors are one sister, Mary Scott of Little Rock, AR; a sister-in-law, Lucille Greenwood of Mt. George; six nephews and nieces; several great-nephews and nieces and a host of friends and family at the Dardanelle Nursing Center.
Graveside service was April 14, 2001 at Dacus Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Rigdon officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were nephews, Oliver Pickens, Don Pickens, Jim Ed Pickens, Carl Scott, Donald Scott and Jerry Scott. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 18, 2001)
Lucille Greenwood, age 76 of Dardanelle, died Saturday, June 29, 2002 at Dardanelle Hospital. Born October 23, 1925, at Chickalah, she was the daughter of the late Charlie L. and Macie Garner George, a member of the First Baptist Church in Centerville and was a nurse's aide for 20 years at the Dardanelle Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver E. "SON Greenwood.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Judy Larry Johnson of Dardanelle and Linda & Frankie Pennington of Omega Community; two brothers, Darrell George of Iola, Kansas and Charles George of Wichita, Kansas; one sister, Reba Holt of Mt. George; one grandson, David Johnson and wife, Kacey of Chickalah; two granddaughters, Kim Judkins and husband Johnny of Dardanelle and Salli Anne Smith of Searcy; two great grandchildren Macey Elizabeth and Gaige Judkins of Dardanelle.
Funeral was 10 a. m. Monday at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles Kings and Bro. Chris George officiating. Burial was in Dacus Cemetery. Pallbearers were Larry Johnson, Frankie Pennington, Jim Smith, Lowell Reece, Jerry George, Willard Holt. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 3, 2002)
Oliver E. "Son" Greenwood, age 84, of Mt. George, AR died Thursday, January 29, 1998 at Dardanelle Hospital. He was born January 27, 1914 in Chickalah, Yell County, Arkansas to the late Harden and Hettie Garner Greenwood. He was a member of the 153rd Arkansas National Guard and when it was mobilized in 1940 he fought in WWII in the Aleutian Islands receiving the Bronze Service Star after he was honorably discharged in 1945. He was a member of Boyce-Woods VFW Post 3141, attended the First Baptist Church, Centerville, AR, and was a retired carpenter who helped build the Dardanelle Lock and Dam and farmer.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lucille George Greenwood; two daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Larry Johnson of Mt. George and Linda and Frankie Pennington of the Omega Community; a brother, James Greenwood of Dardanelle; a sister, Mary Scott of Little Rock; grandson and wife, David and Kacey Johnson of Mt. George; a granddaughter & husband, Kim and Johnny Judkins of Mt. George and granddaughter, Salli Anne Smith of Jonesboro; one great granddaughter, Macey Elizabeth Judkins of Mt. George; also are several nephews and nieces.
Service was Saturday at the 1st Baptist Church of Centerville, AR with the Rev. Ed Larue officiating. Interment was in Dacus Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. Pallbearers were nephews Deon Pickens, Oliver Pickens, Jim Ed Pickens, Carl Scott, Donald Scott and Jerry Scott. Honorary Lowell Reece and members of the Dardanelle Boyce-Woods VFW Post 3141. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 4, 1998)
In Loving Memory Christine Lorene Greer
Born April 18, 1914, Rover, Arkansas
Died October 24, 2001, Orange, California
Service in Tribute Monday, Octobert 29, 2001, 11:00 AM, Shannon Donegan Chapel, Orange, California
Officiating Dr G. W. Squyres, Huntington Beach Baptist Church
Interment Fairhaven Memorial Park, Santa Ana, California (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 10/24/2001)
Mrs. Lavina Myrtle Greer - Funeral services were held Monday, January 23, in Eudaly Mortuary, Orange, Calif, for Mrs. Lavina Greer, 76, who died January 21, 1954 in Orange County General Hospital after a brief illness. Mrs. Greer was born in Rover, and moved to California eight years ago and had lived with a son the past six years.
Surviving are her husband, Richard Greer, Orange; three sons, Leon of Orange, Harmon of San Benito, Tex and Johnnie of Fitzhugh, Okla; four daughters, Mrs. Lorene Sloan of Downey, Calif. Mrs. Kathleen Mauler of Lindsay, Calif, Mrs. Leslie Spencer of Greenville Miss, and Mrs. Lucille Adams of Dermitt; three brothers, Jim Kirkus of Ada, Okla. Horance Kirkus of Francis, Okla. and Jess Kirkus of Carlsbad, N. M; a sister Mrs. Willie Claud of Belleville; 14 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 YRS AGO, DANVILLE, ARKANSAS - Originally published on Thursday, January 28, 1954)
Nancy Jane (Geeo) Greer, 71, of Russellville, formerly of Waveland, Arkansas, died Saturday, August 7, 2004 at Dardanelle Nursing Center in Dardanelle. The daughter of Verlon and Erma (Rankin) Geeo, she was born September 14, 1932 in Kemp, Texas. She married Dayton Otho "Rusty" Greer on March 16, 1957 at Clute, Texas. She was a homemaker and a member of Grace Baptist Church in Russellville.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband of Russellville; sons and daughter-in-law, Dayton Jr. and Heather Greer, Jr. and Kenney Greer all of Russellville; daughters and son-in-law, Carolyn Seaton, Teresa and Lester Hill all of Russellville; four grandchildren, Darlene Walker, Evelyn Seaton, Lindsey Waldron, Zachary Hill all of Russellville, AR and 3 great-grandchildren.
Funeral was held on August 10, 2004 at Humphrey Chapel. Burial was held at Pisgah Cemetery at Pottsville, AR by Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 11, 2004)
Richard Charles Greer, age 68, of Dardanelle died Sunday, October 12, 2014 at UAMS. He was born March 12, 1946 at Tulare, California to the late Elton Ford and Joan Margery Clubb Greer. He was a Christian and of the Baptist Faith and a United States Army Veteran. He loved to go bowling, hunting fishing and spending time with his grandkids.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Barbara Douglas.
Survivors include his spouse of 45 years, Karen Greer of Dardanelle; one daughter, Melissa Foster and husband Jeff of Centerville; one brother, David Greer and wife Sandy of Washington State; two sisters, Betty Mathenia of California, Mary Sanchez of Virginia; three grandchildren, Amber Greer, Alysia Hall, Arron Hall all of Dardanelle; three great grandchildren, Talian Greer, Trynati Greer, Aveika Thomas all of Dardanelle and numerous nieces and nephews.
Family will hold a memorial service at a later date. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online guest book and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,pub. Oct 15, 2014 - On-Line at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com)
John Thomas Gregg, 81, of Plainview, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2004. He was born October 23, 1923 to James Earl and Mae Ruth Walls Gregg. He retired from Union Pacific Railroad after 30 years of service, was a Navy veteran of World War II and attended Ola Assembly of God Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one sister.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mae Montgomery Gregg, of Plainview; daughter, Brenda Everitt and husband, Roy; two grandchildren, three great-grandsons, one brother, Paul Gregg, of Scott; four sisters, Melba Blair and Minnie Forbis, both of Georgia, Nora McCann, of Little Rock and Ellen Bryant, of Ward.
Funeral service was held on Monday, December 20, 2004 at North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was held in Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 22, 2004)
Anson G. Gregory, 92, of Fort Smith died Friday, July 7, 2000, in Fort Smith. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and a retired school teacher for the Van Buren Public School System after 16 years of service as a science teacher.
Graveside service was at Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith.
He is survived by one sister, Esther Lock of Stuttgart. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,His obituary was published in Find A Grave Memorial# 52650179. )
Mrs. Lois Cheyne Gregory, age 55 of Fort Smith died November 27 in a Fort Smith hospital after a long illness. Mrs. Gregory, a former resident of Danville, had lived in Fort Smith since 1947, was a member of the Darby Junior High School faculty and member of the First Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Anson; a brother, Henry Cheyne Jr. of Ft. Smith; a sister, Mrs. Floy Lewis of Ft. Smith; one niece and one nephew.
Funeral services were held Friday at Edwards Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Fred G. Roebuck officiating. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 1963)
Mrs. Lois Cheyne Gregory, 55 years old of 4015 Morris Drive, Fort Smith, Arkansas, died Monday, November 27, 1963 at a local hospital after a long illness. She had been a teacher since 1929 and was a teacher at Darby Junior High school when she was taken ill. She had been a resident of Fort Smith since 1947 and was a member of the First Methodist Church.
Survivors are her husband Anson Gregory, a teacher in the Van Buren Public Schools; one brother, Harry Cheyne Jr. of Fort Smith; one sister, Mrs. Floy Lewis of Fort Smith; one niece and one nephew.
Funeral service was held Friday at 3:30 o'clock at Edwards chapel with Fred G. Roebuck, pastor of the First Methodist church, officiating. Burial was at Roselawn cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Obituary Transcription courtesy of Find A Grave Memorial# 32920051)
Elizabeth L. Greinke, 88, of Casa, Arkansas died Saturday, November 17, 2012 at the Perry County Nursing Home in Perryville. She was born December 16, 1923, at Casa, to William D. and Ora Harkey Baskin. She was a family planner and a Catholic.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Col. Louis Greinke; a son, David E. Greinke and a brother, W. D. Baskin.
Survivors include a special niece, Patricia L. Baskin of Russellville; a sister-in-law, Oleta Baskin of Casa; a nephew, Mathew Baugh, who is a Jesuit Priest, of Toronto, Canada; and a niece, Courtney Neighoff of Raleigh, North Carolina.
Graveside service will be private in Casa Cemetery with arrangements by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 21, 2012)
Louis E. Greinke, age 92, of Casa, AR, died Sunday at Baptist Health Center in Little Rock.
Arrangements will be announced by Shinn Funeral Service, Russellville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 18, 2011)
Anna Grigsby, 102, of Dardanelle, died Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at River Valley Medical Center in Dardanelle. The daughter of Joseph and Lou Bannister Gross, she was born July 3, 1905 in Yell County, AR. She was a Homemaker. She was a member of the Grace Chaple Trinity Pentecostal Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband Homer Grigsby and was also preceded in death by her parent; one son, Bobby Gene Grigsby; one daughter, Reba Loyd; one great grandaughter, Jessica Michelle Medlin.
Survivors include five sons, Charles Grigsby and wife Joyce of Dover, Homer Dean Grigsby and wife Mary of Russellville, Joe Grigsby and wife Ruth of Dardanelle, Bob Grigsby and wife Betty of Dover, Jerry Grigsby and wife Katherine of Atkins; one daughter, Lou Wood of Sallisaw, OK; 24 grandchildren, many great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and great great great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM Friday, February 8, 2008 at Grace Chapel Trinity Pentecostal Church. The Reverend James Miller and Reverend Jerry Vinson will officiate. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery at Russellville under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,On Line @ humphreyfuneral.com, Obituary was published on Feb 2008)
Anna Grigsby, 102, of Dardanelle, died Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at River Valley Medical Center in Dardanelle. The daughter of Joseph and Lou Bannister Gross, she was born July 3, 1905 in Yell County, AR. She was a Homemaker. She was a member of the Grace Chaple Trinity Pentecostal Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband Homer Grigsby and was also preceded in death by her parent; one son, Bobby Gene Grigsby; one daughter, Reba Loyd; one great grandaughter, Jessica Michelle Medlin.
Survivors include five sons, Charles Grigsby and wife Joyce of Dover, Homer Dean Grigsby and wife Mary of Russellville, Joe Grigsby and wife Ruth of Dardanelle, Bob Grigsby and wife Betty of Dover, Jerry Grigsby and wife Katherine of Atkins; one daughter, Lou Wood of Sallisaw, OK; 24 grandchildren, many great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and great great great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM Friday, February 8, 2008 at Grace Chapel Trinity Pentecostal Church. The Reverend James Miller and Reverend Jerry Vinson will officiate. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery at Russellville under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,On Line @ humphreyfuneral.com, Obituary was published on Feb 2008)
Charles Grigsby, 84, of Atkins, AR, died Friday, February 1, 2013 at Atkins Nursing Center. The son of Homer and Annie Grigsby, he was born March 20, 1928 in Dardanelle, Ar. He married Joyce Renfroe Grigsby, on December 9, 2005 in Dover, Ar. He was a member of the Full Gospel Outreach Church in Russellville. He enjoyed singing, loved music, and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one granddaughter; two sisters; two brothers; and his first wife Ila Grigsby. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife Joyce Grigsby of Atkins; his daughter Vickie Sample & husband Mike of Marion; a grandson Chris Medlin & wife Shawna of Collierville, Tn; four step-daughters Debra Hall & husband Royce of Danville, Marci Kelly & husband Mike of Russellville, Lisa Vaughn & husband Phillip of Dover, and Joann Smith of Lamar; two step-sons Ricky Mahan & wife Debbie of Russellville and Larry Massie & wife Renae of Pottsville; 20 step grandchildren; 32 step great-grandchildren; three brothers Dean Grigsby & wife Mary of Russellville, Joe Grigsby & wife Ruth of Dardanelle, and Jerry Grigsby & wife Katheryn of Atkins; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, February 4, 2013 at Humphrey Chapel. Rev. Milton Smith will officiate. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Russellville, AR by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, on Sunday, at the funeral home. Internet obituary and on-line guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,On Line @ humphreyfuneral.com, Obituary was published on Feb 2, 2013)
Charles Grigsby, 84, of Atkins, AR, died Friday, February 1, 2013 at Atkins Nursing Center. The son of Homer and Annie Grigsby, he was born March 20, 1928 in Dardanelle, Ar. He married Joyce Renfroe Grigsby, on December 9, 2005 in Dover, Ar. He was a member of the Full Gospel Outreach Church in Russellville. He enjoyed singing, loved music, and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one granddaughter; two sisters; two brothers; and his first wife Ila Grigsby. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife Joyce Grigsby of Atkins; his daughter Vickie Sample & husband Mike of Marion; a grandson Chris Medlin & wife Shawna of Collierville, Tn; four step-daughters Debra Hall & husband Royce of Danville, Marci Kelly & husband Mike of Russellville, Lisa Vaughn & husband Phillip of Dover, and Joann Smith of Lamar; two step-sons Ricky Mahan & wife Debbie of Russellville and Larry Massie & wife Renae of Pottsville; 20 step grandchildren; 32 step great-grandchildren; three brothers Dean Grigsby & wife Mary of Russellville, Joe Grigsby & wife Ruth of Dardanelle, and Jerry Grigsby & wife Katheryn of Atkins; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, February 4, 2013 at Humphrey Chapel. Rev. Milton Smith will officiate. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Russellville, AR by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, on Sunday, at the funeral home. Internet obituary and on-line guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,On Line @ humphreyfuneral.com, Obituary was published on Feb 2, 2013)
James "Jim" Douglas Grigsby, age 89, of Danville, AR, formerly of Paris, AR died February 6, 1997 at Danville. He was, born April 22, 1907, in Driggs, AR to the late Charle and Symantha (Everett) Grigsby. He was a retired farmer.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Benge Grigsby.
He is survived by six daughters, Exine Phillips of Magazine, AR, Maxine Dorrough of Dardanelle, AR, Sharlie Osborn of Ft. Smith, Mary Jo Grigsby of Danville, Carolyn Johnson of Kaukauna, Wisconsin and Barbara Jordan, of Danville; six sons, Donald, J. D. and Vondal Grigsby all of Hartman, Lloyd Ray Grigsby of Gray Summit, MO, Barney K. Grigsby of Danville and Michiel Grigsby of Boston, Mass; a sister, Heddie Prince of Oklahoma; a brother, Donnie Grigsby of Ft. Smith; 38 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Ronnie, Jimmy Dean, Troy, Mike, Bobby and Donald Dean Grigsby. Honorary were grandsons.
Funeral service was February 10, 1997 at the Roller Chapel in Paris, AR. Burial was in Barnhill Cemetery, Magazine, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 12, 1997)
Mary Jo Grigsby, age 67, of Ola, AR died September 25, 2010 in Danville, AR. She was born in Ratcliff, AR, July 14, 1943, to the late James Douglas Grigsby and Audie Marie (Benge) Grigsby. She was a seamstress and member of the First Apostolic Church in Hot Springs and Jesus Name Pentecostal Church in Plainview, AR.
She is survived by five sisters, Barbara Stegeman and Maxine Dorrough of Dardanelle, AR, Shirley Osborn of Plainview, AR, Carolyn Johnson of Kaukanna, WI and Exine Phillips of Magazine, AR; three brothers, Barney and Vondal Grigsby of Huntsville, AR and Lloyd Grigsby of Waynesville, MO.
Funeral services were Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Barnhill Cemetery in Driggs, AR under the direction of Roller Funeral Home-Paris. Online guest book WWW.rollerfuneral-homes.com. Pallbearers J. D. Lowery, Terry Dorrough, Kevin McConnell, Frank, Ricky and Robbie Grigsby. Honorary pallbearers Dean Grigsby and Aaron McConnell. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 29, 2010)
Rita McLaughlin Grigsby, age 49, of Russellville, AR, lost a courageous battle of forty years of diabetes on Saturday, May 4, 2002 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. She was a daughter of the late James Charles McLaughlin and the late Erma Loretta Hartpence McLaughlin, born October 6, 1952 in Akron, CO. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse, a former bookkeeper for the Morrilton Security Bank and was a member of the Atkins Assembly of God Church. Her family is quoted as saying that one of her favorite hobbies was raising animals.
Survivors include, her son, Bryan Scott Keeney of Plainview, AR; her daughter, Mrs. Terry (Holly Katina) Curtis of Plainview, AR; her close companion, Steve Dixon of Morrilton; three sisters, Linda Morphis of Bryant, Sharon Wood of Conway and Coletta Kissinger of Cocoa Beach, FL and two granddaughters, Katina Tatelynn and Claire Elaine Curtis both of Plainview.
Funeral service was May 7, 2002 at the Shinn Chapel. Burial was in East Point Cemetery near Russellville by Shinn Funeral Service. Active pallbearers were Neil Taylor, Michael D. Smith, Donald Sexton, Michael Duvall, Jr. Ronnie Davis, Lonnie Stark and Mitch Forrest. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Arkansas Affiliate, Inc. 212 Natural Resource Drive, Little Rock, AR 722051573. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 8, 2002)
Mrs. Eunice Grinder, 71, widow of the late Roseoe Grinder, died at a Russellville hospital June 24. She was a member of the Ola Methodist Church.
She is survived by one son, Opal, of New Mexico; two daughters, Mrs. Jewel Hampton of New Mexico and Mrs. Lorene Potts of Ola; two sisters, Mrs. Josie Bearden of Kansas and Mrs. Effie Lassley of Missouri; 10 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held by James Pollard at the Ola Methodist Church on June 26, with burial in the Ola Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 29, 1967)
Ola Man dies in Wreck Rosco H. Grinder, 71, of Ola was killed last Thursday in a collision of two trucks a half mile north of Ola on Hwy 7. Glen Floied of Memphis, driver of the other truck, was treated for minor injuries at a clinic in Ola and released. Mr. Grinder was a native of St. Joe, Ark., and had moved to Ola four years ago from Socorro, New Mex. He was a Master Mason and a member of the Methodist Church.
His survivors include his wife, Mrs. Venic Langford Grinder; one son, Opal Grinder, of Socorro, New Mex., two daughters, Mrs. Elmer Hampton of Socorro and Mrs. Rosco Potts of Ola; three brothers, Nobel Grinder of Memphis, Henry Grinder of Benton and Jim Grinder of St. Joe; two sisters, Mrs. W. W. Watts of Alpin and Mrs. William Mays of McGehee; 10 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Sunday in the Ola Methodist Church. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on April 1963)
Ola Man dies in Wreck Rosco H. Grinder, 71, of Ola was killed last Thursday in a collision of two trucks a half mile north of Ola on Hwy 7. Glen Floied of Memphis, driver of the other truck, was treated for minor injuries at a clinic in Ola and released. Mr. Grinder was a native of St. Joe, Ark., and had moved to Ola four years ago from Socorro, New Mex. He was a Master Mason and a member of the Methodist Church.
His survivors include his wife, Mrs. Venic Langford Grinder; one son, Opal Grinder, of Socorro, New Mex., two daughters, Mrs. Elmer Hampton of Socorro and Mrs. Rosco Potts of Ola; three brothers, Nobel Grinder of Memphis, Henry Grinder of Benton and Jim Grinder of St. Joe; two sisters, Mrs. W. W. Watts of Alpin and Mrs. William Mays of McGehee; 10 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Sunday in the Ola Methodist Church. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on April 1963)
Isaac Newton Grist, aged 76, died in a Twin Falls, Idaho hospital October 23 after a short illness. He was a native of Havana and lived there until moving to Twin Falls in 1942. He operated a farm there until his death. He was a member of the Jehovah's Witness Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Jones Grist; two sons, Frank Grist of Twin Falls and James Grist of Boise, Idaho; four daughters: Mrs. Ruby Inman of Twin Falls, Mrs. Ruth Horn of Alabama, Mrs. Eupha Mai of Puerto Rico and Virginia Routon of Kentucky; two brothers, Willie Grist of Wilmington, Calif. And Dan Grist of Page, Okla.; three sisters, Luvenia Skinner and Gennie Ramey of Wilmington and Fannie Balgiano of Dallas, Texas. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 9, 1961)
William Hosey Grist, 85, of Corona, Calif, died August 5 at a hospital in Corona.
He is survived by his wife, Banna of the home; one son, Vernon of Gardena, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Turner of Corona and Mrs. Euba Leach of Fulton, Mo.; one brother, Dan Grist of Howe, Okla.; three sisters, Mrs. Luvenia Skinner and Mrs. Genie Ramey both of Wilmington, Calif, and Mrs. Fannie Bolginia of Dallas, Tex.; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Services were at Moore's Chapel by Carl Thompson with burial by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 1966)
John David Groom of Sikeston, Mo., a native of Dardanelle, died Wednesday, October 9, 1985, at Sikeston Convalescent Center. He was the son of the late Moses Moore and Virginia Goocher Croom, and was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church at Sikeston. He served on the board of directors of Security Bank, Mercantile Bank and the New Madrid County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Louise Walker Croom; two brothers, Miller Moore Croom and Andrew Jackson Croom of Dardanelle; two sisters, Elma Miller and Irene Russell of Dardanelle, and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral will be at 11 a. m. Friday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church at Sikeston.
Graveside service will be at 10 a. m. Saturday at Brearley Cemetery at Dardanelle. Burial will be by Nunnelee Funeral Service of Sikeston. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1985)
James Owen Earl Groos Jr., age 84, of Dardanelle died Friday, May 26, 2017, at Conway Regional Health Center. He was born March 27, 1933, at St. Charles, Missouri to the late James Owen Earl Groos Sr. and Alma Faye Hendricks. He was a member of the First Pentecostal Church in Dardanelle, where he loved to sing. He enjoyed his family, especially his grandkids.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Geraldine Melton.
Survivors include four children, Sandi Short of Dardanelle, Debbie Barnett of California, Pam Bolen and husband Jerry of North Carolina, Kelly Carello and husband Joe of Pennsylvania; one sister, Billie Jean Moses of Missouri; six grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
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 31, 2017)
Columbus H. Grove, 81, of Bluffton died at a Perryville nursing home on Monday, December 26. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. C.L. Austin of Harvey; a sister, Mrs. Lena Bullard of California; nine grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Funeral services were held at the Bluffton Methodist Church on Wednesday with Carl Thompson of Danville in charge. Burial was in the Bluffton Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 1967)
Foye Mott Weatherall Grover age 89 of Dardanelle, died Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at River Valley Medical Center. She was born July 20, 1920 to the late Lee and Della Swint Mott.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Eugene L. Weatherall Sr., and Cyrus Grover; one son, Eugene Weatherall, Jr.; one brother and four sisters.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, James Lee and Juana Weatherall of Dardanelle; grandsons, Lee and wife Rhonda of Atkins and Jon Weatherall of Dardanelle; granddaughter, Cindy Whitehouse and husband Mitch of Prairie Grove; great grandchildren, Whittney Winters, Hayden Weatherall, both of Atkins, Ian and Natalee Whitehouse of Prairie Grove; nephew, Glen Mott of Havana; nieces, Pebble Mobley of Havana and Marie Brooks of San Francisco, CA.
Funeral was October 2, 2009 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle. Burial was in Havana Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 7, 2009)
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