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Robert "Bob" Clinton Kiple, age 77, of Havana passed away Friday, May 10, 2013 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born January 3, 1936 in Murry Iowa to the late Robert & Cara Young Kiple. Robert was a graduate from Pineville High School in 1954 Pineville, MO. He served in the Army 1959 -1965. He worked at John Deere in Waterloo Iowa from 1957 \endash 1991. Robert was a member of the Wilson Freewill Baptist Church. He was a 50 year member of the Masons in which he was very active. Robert married Ruth McClain in 1961, they later divorced then he married Patricia Pitts in 1978.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He leaves behind wife Patricia; daughters, Carolyn Menken of Iowa; Kathyern VanBoeckman and Kimberly Pettey both of Mississippi; sisters Diane McGee, Sylvia Roof; brother Vance Kiple; grandchildren Savannah, Cheyanna Pettey; Amanda Menken, Hillary Menken, Emily Menken, Lelia, Kamrad, Katann, Elana and Evie Van Boeckman; great-grandchildren Conner Hopson, Tye Hernandez, Hailey Hernandez and Abigail Marrs; one nephew and three nieces.
Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Havana Cemetery with Rev. Lynn Garner officiating. Memorial may be made to the Masonic Lodge #394 11064 Wilson Road, Belleville, AR. 72824 or Masonic Lodge in Waterloo Iowa. 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 15, 2013)
Hetty M. Kirby, age 91, a resident of Russellville, AR, formerly of London, AR, died Saturday, December 4, 1999 at Russellville Nursing Center at Russellville, AR. She was born on February 6, 1908 at London, AR to William and Texann Kyker Pless. She retired as an employee at the hospital as a cafeteria cashier. She was the widow of the late Maurice Kirby. She was a member of the London Assembly of God Church.
She was preceded in death by, her parents; a son, Leroy Kirby; a daughter, Betty Carey; a stepson, Virgil Kirby; five brothers and three sisters.
Survivors include, two sons and daughter-in-law, Robert Cochran of Dardanelle, AR and William and Nancy Cochran of Russellville, AR; nine grand children; many great and great-great grandchildren; five step daughters; one sister, Pauline Isley of Morrilton, AR and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was December 7, 1999 at the London Assembly of God Church officiated by Rev. Jerry Schlinker. Burial was at the Price Cemetery at London, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 8, 1999)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK -- GEORGIA LEE KIRK, 80, Midwest City, died Saturday, May 25, 1996. She was born April 5, 1916 in Yell County, AR to Ferdinand and Ada (Horton) Herzfeld. She was a homemaker. She married Kyle Kirk on July 7, 1934 in Okmulgee, OK.
She is survived by 4 sons, Kyle Kirk of Choctaw, Allen Kirk of Midwest City, Norman Kirk of Oklahoma City, and Larry Kirk of Arcadia; 14 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. She was a member of I00F Rebecca Lodge No. 151 of Del City for over 40 years.
Services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, May 29, 1996 in Bill Eisenhour Southeast Chapel with burial in Sunny Lane Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,The Daily Oklahoman Newspaper, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Obituary was published on May 27, 1996)
Dr. Hugh E. Kirk, age 81, of Waveland, AR passed away Friday, February 7, 1997 at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville, AR. He was a retired physician for Hughs Aircraft Company of California. He was a WWII Army Veteran, member of the Belleville Christian Lodge 394 and the Scottish Rite in Fort Smith.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred Kirk of Lawrence, KS; a brother, Maurice Kirk of Tucson, AZ; and a sister, Bernadine Kirk Sandlin of Scottsdale, AZ.
A memorial Masonic service was held February 11, 1997 at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Danville, AR with Rev. Bill Capehart officiating. The body will be cremated. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 12, 1997)
Mrs. Mayme E. Kirk, age 83, of Tulsa, Okla. a former resident of Delaware, died May 27 1986.
Survivors include two sons, Bob Kirk of Tulsa and Donald Kirk of Broken Arrow, Okla.; two daughters, Freddye McFall of Avalon Beach, Fla. and Linda Hinds Rice of Owasso, Okla. a brother, Ivan Johnson of Fort Smith; three sisters, Grace Johnson of Russellville, Leah Sherman of Glenwood and Roberta Villyard of Little Rock; l5 grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
Funeral and burial were Friday at Tulsa. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Letha O. Kirkland, age 92, a longtime resident of Casa Grande, AZ, died August 21, 1998 at Desert Valley Care Center in Casa Grande. She was born March 1, 1906 in Plainview, AR. She and her family moved to Casa Grande in 1942 because of her ill health. She was a homemaker and a member of Trinity Southern Baptist Church. Her husband, Sherwood preceded her in death in 1972.
She is survived by two sons, Wilbur and Dennis both of Casa Grande; five daughters, Billie Burroughs of Phoenix, Shirley Winberry of Hesperia, CA, Euda Rainey of Paris, TX, Mildred Williams of Hugo, OK and Sue Seaton of Houston; a sister, Lessie Crabill of Decatur, IL; 14 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held August 25 at the Cole & Maud Mortuary with the Rev. Raymond Wilson officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 30, 1998)
Mrs. Tenny Kirkland [no other details included in 50Yrs Ago Column] (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 23, 1947)
Garland Parnell Kirkpatrick, 85, passed away peacefully in Houston, TX on February 21, 2014. He was a former resident of Jonesboro and Beebe Arkansas. Born January 16, 1929, in Rover, Yell County, Arkansas, he was the son of Martha Dona Burruss and Walter Clinton Kirkpatrick.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Alva Marie Hogan. Garland began a 50 year banking career at Peoples National Bank in Little Rock in 1947. In 1952, he and his wife Wilma moved to Jonesboro and through the years he was associated with First National Bank, Mercantile Bank, Bank of Nettleton and Pulaski Bank & Trust of Little Rock. His greatest business accomplishment was organizing the First State Bank of Beebe which was granted its charter in 1981. In addition to banking, Garland acquired Town & Country Insurance Agency-Jonesboro and was owner/executive broker of Arkansas Real Estate & Insurance-Beebe. Garland retired in 1997. Through his life, Garland was actively involved in many civic and charitable organizations and committed to community service wherever he lived. Lions Club, Elks Club, Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Club, United Way, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital & Northeast Arkansas Mental Health Association were dear to him. He proudly served on the Arkansas State University-Beebe Development Council and many other associations.
Garland is survived by his wife of 65 years, Wilma Marie Russell Kirkpatrick, two daughters, Marilyn (Mrs. Vince Lyden) of Cypress, TX and Carolyn Watkins of Katy, TX, four grandchildren Laura Palmer, Russell Palmer, Olivia Watkins and Garland Marie Watkins, one great-grandson Hunter Hayden McCabe.
A memorial service was held at Klein Funeral Home, Saturday. March 1. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to New Life Children's Services, 19911-A SH 249, Houston, TX 77070 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital-Memphis, TN www.stjude.org (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 5, 2014)
George L. Kirkpatrick, 91, of Rover died in his home on December 22. He was a native of Georgia and had lived in Yell County since 1915. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, Walter C. Kirkpatrick of Rover; two daughters, Mrs. Zadie Walden of Danville and Mrs. Bertha Withlow of Lonsdale; a brother, J. A. Kirkpatrick of Lavaca; a sister, Mrs. Myrtle Hogan of Lavaca; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 28, 1961)
Martha Dona Burruss Kirkpatrick, age 92, of Rover, AR died Friday, February 26, 1993 at her daughters home in Harrison, AR. She was the widow of Walter C. Kirkpatrick, the daughter of the late Michael Whaley Burruss and the late Ida Elizabeth Pugh Burruss and a member of the Rover Baptist Church since 1915. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include; a son, Garland Kirkpatrick of Beebe, AR; a daughter, Mrs. Joseph A. (Marie) Hogan of Harrison, Ar; a sister, Mrs. Linuel (Ina) Green of Glendora, CA; a step-sister, Jessie Anderson of Rover, two granddaughters, Marilyn Kirkpatrick Palmer of Kingwood, TX and Carolyn Kirkpatrick Watkins of Baton Rouge, LA and three great grandchildren.
Services were March 1 at the Rover Baptist Church by Rev. Buddy Fisher. Burial was in Hunts Chapel Cemetery, Rover, AR. by Shinn Funeral Service. Pallbearers were W.T. Pugh, Bill Lewis, Clarence Bowen, Junior Morrison, Rex Harris and Hank Shelton. Honorary: Roy Short, Charlie Harmon, Erbie Elrod, Noble Brannon, Monroe Brown and Gary Morrison. Memorials may be made to Rover Baptist Church or the Hunts Chapel Cemetery Fund in care of Peggy Emerson, Rover, Arkansas. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 3-3-1993)
IN MEMORY OF MARTHA DONA BURRUSS KIRKPATRICK
BORN December 10, 1900
DIED February 26, 1993
SERVICES 10 A. M. MONDAY MARCH 1, 1993, ROVER BAPTIST CHURCH
MINISTER REV. BUDDY FISHER
INTERMENT HUNTS CHAPEL CEMETERY, ROVER, ARKANSAS (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 2/26/1993)
Mrs. Rosa Etta Kirkpatrick of Rover age 79, died at her home Friday night, June 19th, after a long illness. She had lived at Rover 38 years and had been a member of Missionary Baptist Church since age 15 years.
She leaves her husband, George Kirkpatrick; one son, Walter Kirkpatrick of Rover; two daughters, Miss Zadie Kirkpatrick of the home. Mrs. Bertha Whitlow of Plainview; two grandchildren, Mrs. Marie Hogan of Crossett and Garland Kirkpatrick of Jonesboro; four sisters, Mrs. D. V. Tucker of Dardanelle; Mrs. Wiley Utley of Chickalah; Mrs Lucinda Williams of Ardmore, Okla. Mrs. Jenettie Hall of Broken Arrow, Okla two brothers, Sidney Clark of Russellville and Anderson Clark of Mountain Pine; and a host of nieces and nephews. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record 50 Years Ago, Danville, Arkansas, 6/19/1953)
Walter C. Kirkpatrick, age 86, died at his home in Rover on Sunday, October 17, 1982. He was a retired farmer and veteran of World War I and a member of the Rover Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Dona Burruss Kirkpatrick, of the home; a son, Garland Kirkpatrick of Beebe; a daughter, Mrs. J. A. (Marie) Hogan of Harrison; two granddaughters, Mrs. Matthew Palmer of Houston, TX and Carolyn Kirkpatrick of Little Rock.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Rover Baptist Church. Rev. James Johns officiated with assistance from Rev. J. A. Hogan. Burial was at Hunts Chapel Cemetery at Rover. Pallbearers were Roy Short, Argus Price, Clarence Bowen and Bill Lewis. Honorary pallbearers were Noble Brannon, Noah McClurt, W. J. Pugh, John Henry Blankenship, Rex Harris and Dr. James O. Pennington. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 10-20-1982)
In Memory Of Walter C. Kirkpatrick
Born September 20, 1896
Died October 17, 1982
Services 2 P. M. Tuesday October 19, 1982, Rover Baptist Church
Ministers Rev. James Johnson, Rev. J. A. Hogan
Interment Hunts Chapel Cemetery, Rover, Arkansas (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 10/17/1982)
Mrs. Dell Kirksey, 87, a former resident of Yell County, died January 6 in Dallas, Tex. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include one son, Dr. Tom Kirksey of Dallas; four sisters, Mrs. Mollie Smith of San Antonio Tex., Mrs. Nell Lipe of La Jolla, Calif., Mrs. Maggie Murdock of Albuquerque, N. Mex., and Mrs. Bertha Pledger of Danville; two granddaughters and four great-grandchildren.
Services were held in Dallas Friday, January 8. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 1965)
Carlina Kirkwood, age 64 of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on April 4, 2005. She was a retired Montgomery Ward service representative.
She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Jimmy Kirkwood; daughters and sons-in-law, Valerie and Mark Roberts, Vickie and Lyle Bernsten, J. Lynn and Chris Whitchurch; three grandchildren, five brothers and one sister of California.
Graveside service was held on April 7, 2005 at Upper Spring Creek Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 13, 2005)
Hilley Hayes Kirkwood of Artesia, New Mexico died November 16, 1952 in a Artesia General Hospital. He was a former resident of Belleville and is survived by his wife, the former Sybl Hale, a son, Jimmy Hale of the home and a daughter, Ovida Woods, Los Angeles, Calif.; his mother, Mrs. Hester Kirkwood of Danville; three sisters, Miss Tillie Kirkwood, Danville, Mrs. Grace Gates, Danville and Mrs. Jack Beck, Mindoza, Calif. and two grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 27, 1952)
Elmer Kisling, Jr. age 75 of Mt. George, AR died Sunday, February 11, 2007 at Dardanelle Hospital. He was born October 29, 1931 at Sedgwick, AR to Elmer Kisling, Sr. and Clara McQuay Kisling.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, J. D. and Lee Kisling and a sister, Dolores Brewer.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Angie Brewer Kisling of Mt. George; five sons and daughters-in-law, Arnold and Kay Kisling of Mt. George, Ronnie and Grace Kisling of Dardanelle, Danny and Cindy Kisling of Mt. George, Dennis and Janet Kisling of Centerville and Larry Kisling of Russellville; a sister Etola McCutcheon of Dardanelle, AR; 11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Graveside service will be held today, Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at 2 p. m. at Mt. George Cemetery with Rev. Charley King officiating. Arrangements under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 14, 2007)
Arnold Jake Kisling, Sr., age 59 of Mt. George, died Sunday, December 20, 2009 at Baptist Medical Center. He was born December 5, 1950 at Wynn to Elmer C. and Angie M. Brewer Kisling.
He is preceded in death by his father, Elmer Kisling.
Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Wanda Kisling of Mt. George; sons, Arnold Jake Kisling, Jr., Earl Elmer Kisling both of Mt. George; daughter, Dawn Renee Jones of Mt. George; mother, Angie M. Kisling of Mt. George; brothers, Ronnie Kisling of Dardanelle, Larry Kisling, Danny Kisling both of Mt. George, Dennis Kisling of Centerville; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A
Memorial Service will be held Saturday, December 26, 2009, 9:00 a. m. at Mt. George Church of Christ with Chris George officiating. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 23, 2009)
(Sept. 7, 1986) Mrs. Clara Kisling, age 80, of Chickalah, died Sunday. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church.
Survivors are two sons, Elmer C. Kisling Jr. of Mount George and Lee D. Kisling of London; two daughters, Mrs. Etola McCutcheon of Chickalah and Mrs. Delores Brewer of Mt. George; 23 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at Walnut Ridge and burial was in Lawrence Memorial Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 9/7/1986)
Katherine Marie Kisling, wife of the late J. D. Kisling, Sr. went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 12, 2008 at the age of 74. She resided at the Salem Nursing and Rehab Center in Conway. Katherine was born on May 29, 1934 in McAlister, Oklahoma, daughter of Russell Paris and Oeda Marie Paris. She was a retired homemaker and loved her grandchildren.
Ms. Kisling was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and her brother, James L. Paris.
She is survived by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her daughters are Panda and Randy Horn of Conway, Jayne Kisling of Indiana, Trisha Kisling of Russellville, and Barbara Taylor of Arizona. Her sons are J. D. Kisling, Jr. of Conway, Horace Taylor of Arizona, and Monty Taylor of Arizona. She had 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren, several brothers and sisters, and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held September 16, 2008. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 17, 2008)
Lee D. Kisling, age 71, of Dardanelle, AR did Thursday, August 5, 2004 at his home. He was born July 31, 1933, at Sedwick, the son of the late Elmer and Clara McQuay Kisling.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Lee Kisling; a daughter, Robin Woodall; two brothers, J. D. Walter Kisling and Lonnie D. Kisling and a sister, Delores Brewer.
He is survived by two sons, Dennis Kisling of Lavaca, AR and Mark Kisling of Russellville, AR; two daughters, Claudette Atkins and Patricia Ritchie of Russellville, AR; a brother, Elmer C. Kisling, Jr. of Mount George; a sister, Etola McCutcheon or Dardanelle, AR; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was Saturday at Elizabeth Hall Cemetery by the Rev. Wylie Jones. Burial by Dardanelle Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 11, 2004)
Janice Sue Kistner, age 64, of Danville went to be with her Lord Saturday, October 18, 2014 at her home. She was born December 14, 1949 in San Antonio, Texas to the late Roy & Edith L. Thompson McGlasson. She was a ward clerk at Chambers Memorial Hospital where she has worked for over 18 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers.
Survivors include her daughter, Courtney Kistner of Rock Springs, WY; son & daughter-in-law, Justin & Heather Kistner of Danville; sister, Pat McGlasson of Enid, OK.
Funeral service was held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 25, at Danville Assembly of God Church with Rev Ron Reddin officiating. Burial will be at Earl Ladd Cemetery. Visitation was 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Friday October 24, at the funeral home. 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 Oct 29, 2014)
Beatrice Bernice Kitchens, age 79 of Danville, AR passed away Sunday, February 11, 2001 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. She was born in Olio, Scott County, Arkansas on December 24, 1921, daughter of the late Alfred Andrew and Ester Mae Butler Miller. She was a mother and homemaker, retired poultry farmer and had also worked for Joe Ray Processing Plant and attended the Danville Free Will Baptist Church.
She was the widow of Lonnie Kitchens and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Clay Miller and Clyde Miller and two sisters, Connie Bishop and Grethel Miller.
Survivors include, a son and daughter-in-law, Dewayne and Selena Kitchens; a daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Jim Horn, all of Danville, AR; three sisters, Joyce Kitchens of Bristow, OK, Janelle Barnett of Leavenworth, KS and Wanell James of Bristow, OK; four grandchildren, Gary Kitchen, Debra Moody and Steven Kitchens all of Danville, AR and Pamela Cline of Bristow, OK and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held today, Wednesday, February 14, 2001 at 2:00 p. m. at the Waltreak Methodist Church with Rev. Ricky White and Rev. Eddie Morton officiating. Burial will be in Waltreak Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 14, 2001)
Bertha Mae Kitchens, age 90, of Mt. Ida formerly of Gravelly died Thursday January 13, 1994 in a Mt. Ida Nursing Home. She was a Homemaker.
Funeral Services were held at 3:00 P.M. Saturday January 15, 1994 at the Mulberry Freewill Baptist Church with burial at Parks Cemetery at Nola, Arkansas.
She is survived by three daughters, Estelle Wilson of Waldron, Margaret James of Gravelly, and Sarah Jo Parker of Waldron; three sons, Dairl Kitchens of Riverbank, California, Gaylon Kitches of Mt. Ida, Arkansas, Frank Kitchens of Fayetteville, Arkansas; two brothers, Bill Ruth of Waldron and Pete Ruth of Yakima, Washington, 13 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, 26 great great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were made by Rice-Martin Funeral Home in Waldron. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,The Waldron News Newspaper, Waldron, Scott County, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 1994)
Rev. Charles C. Kitchens, age 87, of Gravelly, died Sunday evening, December 3, 1971 at the St Marys Hospital in Russellville. Rev. Kitchens was a Minister, a native of the Waltreak Community, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kitchens. Rev. Kitchens was a member of the Mulberry Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Minnie Blagg Kitchens; two sons, Jesse Kitchens of Gravelly and Ariel Kitchens of Tampa, Fla.; four daughters, Mrs. Velma Jones of Dumas, Mrs. Syble Copeland of Waldron, and Mrs. Verta Seay of Georgia and Miss Etoyl Kitchens of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Decie Davison of Oklahoma and Mrs. Addie Dennis of Danville; and 21 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Mulberry Freewill Baptist Church Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 with the Rev. Pat Millard officiating. Interment was at the Parks Cemetery. Arrangements and services were in care of the Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 12-7-1971)
Dairl David "Bud", Kitchens, age 82, of Riverbank, CA, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2004 at the Evergreen Rehabilitation Care, Modesto, CA. He was a native of Gravelly, AR and had lived in the Riverbank area 52 years. He retired as owner of several grocery stores in the Modesto and Ceres, CA area. He was an avid sportsman enjoying coon, bear and squirrel hunting. He played basketball for Fourche Valley High School and they won the district tournament one year. He played on the baseball team at Forester for several years. He coached for the Red Shield softball program in Modesto in the 1970's.
He is survived by his wife, Elsie Kitchens of Riverbank; children, Dairl Kitchens, Jr of Stevinson and Deloris Ann Kitchens of Riverbank; two grandsons, Harold and Dairl Kitchens of Modesto and Danielle and D.J. Kitchens also of Modesto; two brothers, Gaylon Kitchens of Mountain Home, AR and Frank Kitchens of Springdale, AR; three sisters, Estelle Wilson of Danville, AR, Margaret James of Gravelly, AR and Jo Parker of Waldron, AR.
He was preceded in death by his parents, L.A. "Mug" and Bertha Kitchens and by one brother, Lewis Kitchens, Jr.
A graveside service was held at the family plot at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson, CA. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,)
California--Dairl David "Bud" Kitchens, age 82, of Riverbank, California passed away Saturday, February 21, 2004 at Evergreen Rehabilitation Care in Modesto, California.
Bud was a native of Gravelly, Arkansas and lived in Riverbank for 52 years. He retired as owner of several grocery stores in the Modesto and Ceres, California area. He was an avid sportsman, enjoying hunting coon, bear and squirrel. He also enjoyed fishing and was truly at home in the outdoors. He attended Gravelly and Fouche Valley schools where he played basketball. In his last year at Fouche Valley High School his basketball team won the district tournament. He played baseball at Forester for many years. While living in California in the 1970s he was a dedicated coach for the Red Shield softball program and lead his team to many championships.
He is survived by his wife, Elsie Kitchens of Riverbank; children, Dairl Kitchens, Jr. of Stevinson, California and Deloris Ann Kitchens of Riverbank; grandchildren, Harold Kitchens and Dairl Kitchens both of Modesto, California; great grandchildren, Danielle Kitchens and DJ Kitchens both of Modesto, California; two brothers, Gaylon Kitchens of Mountain Home, Arkansas and Frank Kitchens of Springdale, Arkansas; and three sisters, Estelle Wilson of Danville, Arkansas, Margaret James of Gravelly and Jo Parker of Waldron.
Mr. Kitchens was preceded in death by his parents, LA "Mug" and Bertha Kitchens; and a brother, Lewis Andrew Kitchens, Jr.
Visitation was held at the Lakewood Chapel, Hughson, California. Graveside services were held at the family plot at Lakewood Memorial Park in Hughson, California. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Mary Leek, Newspaper: Scott County Times, 3-24-2004 )
Mrs. Elizabeth Willis Kitchens, aged 86, died in her son's home at Dumas on November 25. She spent most of her life in Gravelly and was a member the Church of God.
Survivors include two sons, Lee Willis of Dumas and Allen Willis of Gravelly; a daughter, Mrs. Robert Chalk of Dumas; a foster daughter, Mrs. Edna Duncan of San Antonio, Texas; a brother, Marion Sutterfield of Newelton, La.; two half sisters, Mrs. Maude Childers of England and Mrs. Mary Edwards of Little Rock; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 30, 1961)
Elsie was a resident of Riverbank for many years and passed away on July 21, 2010 from complications of Pneumonia. The care she received at Valley Oak Hospital, Doctors and Staff, was excellent. They were compassionate, understanding and helpful to friends and family. Elsie was a native of Arkansas. She and her huband owned several grocery stores in the Modesto area. She was a devoted mother to her special needs daughter and a faithful friend. Elsie enjoyed fishing and gardening when time would allow. Her love of cooking is where she excelled, she was very proficient at it; her family and friends can attest to that. She was loved and respected by many and will be missed.
Elsie is survived by her son, Dairl J. "Pete'' Kitchens, daughter-in-law, Polly Kitchens, daughter, Deloris "Pam'' Kitchens, grandchildren: Ron E. Kitchens, Harold D. Kitchens and Dairl D. Kitchens, 7 great-grandchildren, 8 great great-grandchildren, brothers: Troy Hunnicutt, Alvis Hunnicutt and Delmas Hunnicutt, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents C.E. & Lulu Hunnicutt, husband Dairl D. "Bud'' Kitchens, brother Aljay Hunnicutt, sisters: Leola Wagnor and Audie, and granddaughter Cyndell R. Dambachner.
Graveside Services will be held at Lakewood Memorial Park 900 Santa Fe Ave. Hughson 95326 on Tuesday July 27, 2010 at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation in honor of Elsie Kitchens to your favorite home church or charity. www.modbee.com/obituaries (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,The Modesto Bee Newspaper, Modesto, California, Obituary was published on July 25, 2010)
Mrs. Ethel Mae King Kitchens, age 83, of Gravelly, died Sunday, December 27, 1992 at the Dardanelle Hospital in Dardanelle, AR. She was a native of Gravelly. Daughter of the late Edgar and Lilly Wilson King, a homemaker and a mother.
Survivors include her husband, less Kitchens; three sons, Charles Kitchens of Russellville, AR, Crawford Kitchens of Donaldson, TN and Eddie Kitchens of Fort Worth, TX; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Cramer of Madison, TN; three brothers, Robert King and Leo King both of Fort Smith, AR and Cleo King of Tulsa, OK; four sisters, Louise Jones of Gravelly, AR, Miss Lula King of Ft. Smith, AR, Nadine Hiddie of Tulsa, OK and Leah Hunt of Grass Valley, CA; seven grandchildren and seven great grand-children.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 29, 1992 at the Mulberry Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Pat Millard and Rev. Paul Newton officiating. Burial will be in the Parks Cemetery in Gravelly. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, Arkansas (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 12-30-1992)
Miss Etoyl Kitchens of Gravelly, died Friday, April 6, at her home. Miss Kitchens was a native of Gravelly and the daughter of the late Rev. C. C. Kitchens and Minnie Blagg Kitchens. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include two brothers, Jess Kitchens of Tampa, Florida; three sisters, Mrs. Verda Seay of Alta, George, Mrs. Velma Jones of Dumas, and Syble Slater of Waldron.
Funeral services were Monday, April 9, in the Mulberry Free Will Baptist Church, near Gravelly, with the Rev. Pat Millard officiating. Burial was in the Parks Cemetery in Gravelly. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 4-11-1984)
James K. Kitchens, 83, died at his home in Waltreak on February 14. He was born near Waldron, was of the Primitive Baptist faith and was a member of the Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include two sons, Jerry and Gene Kitchens of Oklahoma City; four daughters, Mrs. Vera Damon and Mrs. Jesse Kimbrough of Danville, Mrs. Lois Kimbrough of Oklahoma City and Mrs. Hazel Hunt of Hot Springs; one brother, Rev. C.C. Kitchens of Gravelly; two sisters; Mrs. Decie Davidson of Poteau, OK. And Mrs. Addie Dennis of Danville; 15 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Funeral was held Monday at the First Baptist Church in Danville by Rev. Jack Bledsoe. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 1964)
Mr. Jesse Kitchens, age 81, of Gravelly, AR died Sunday, April 24, 1994 at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville. He was a native of Little Texas (Yell County), Arkansas. Son of the, late Rev. C. C. and Minnie Blagg. Kitchens. He was a retired sawyer and a member of the Mulberry Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors include three sons, Charles Kitchens of Russellville, AR, Crawford Kitchens of Donaldson, Tennessee and Eddie Kitchens of Fort Worth, Texas; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Cramer of Madison, Tennessee; one brother, Lee Kitchens of Tampa, Florida; two sisters, Syble Slater of Waldron, AR and Verta Seay of Alta, Georgia-seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held April 26 at the Mulberry Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Pat Millard and Rev. Richard Falbo officiating. Burial will be in Parks Cemetery in Scott County. Pallbearers were Buzz Kitchens, Jeff Kitchens, David Kitchens, Bobby Nichols, Joe Coleman and Jake Pickens. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 4-27-1994)
Mrs. Jessie Lee Kitchens, 62 of Belleville Rt. 2 departed this life on June 2, 1949.
She is survived by her husband, J. K. Kitchens; two sons, Jerry and Gene of Oklahoma City; four daughters, Mrs. Lois Kimbrough of Oklahoma City, Mrs. Vera Damon and Mrs. Doll Kimbrew of Dutch Creek and Mrs. Hazel Lee Hunt of Forrester and one brother, C. W. Templeman of Moore Park, Calif. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 16, 1949)
DANVILLE - Mrs. Josie Leaola Kitchens, age 84, of Danville died Wednesday, January 16, 1985 at Mitchell Nursing Home.
Survivors include a sister, Ollie Hayner of Danville; three grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.
Funeral win be at 2 p. m. Friday at Egypt Church at Blue Ball. Burial will be in Egypt Cemetery by Dixon Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1985)
Mrs. Lucy M. Kitchens, aged 72, of Danville Star Route, died at Yell County Hospital, Wednesday, August 8. She was a lifelong resident of Yell county, retired post-master, a member of the Eastern Star and a Methodist.
Survivors are her husband J.K. Kitchens, one brother, W.M. Mitchell, of Londale, Calif., and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral was 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Waltreak Methodist church by Rev. C.H. Farmer. Burial was at Waltreak cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 16, 1962)
Mrs. Minnie Elizabeth Blagg Kitchens, age 87, of Gravelly (Yell County, Arkansas) died Thursday, January 8, 1981 in St. Marys Hospital in Russellville. She was the widow of the late Rev. C. C. Kitchens, daughter of the late James and Francis Morgan Blagg and was a native of Gravelly, Arkansas. She was a housewife and member of the Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, jess Kitchens of Tampa, Florida; four daughters, Mrs. Velma Jones of Dumas, Mrs. Syble Slater of Waldron, and Miss Etoyl Kitchens, Gravelly; one brother, Edgar Blagg, Los Angeles, Ca and also a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 10, in the Mulberry Freewill Baptist Church near Gravelly, AR with Rev. Pat Millard officiating. Interment was in the Parks Memorial Cemetery at Gravelly, Arkansas. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 1-14-1981)
Omer Leon Kitchens departed this life Wednesday, May 16, 2007 in Collinsville, OK, at the age of 85. He was born November 22, 1921, to Zelph and Laura (Woodard) Kitchens in Waltreak, AR. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1943 and served until he was honorably discharged on January 13, 1946. Omer Kitchens and Joyce Miller were united in marriage on September 26, 1941, in Danville, AR. From this union, one son was born. Omer was employed until his retirement from the United States Postal Service as a rural mail carrier. He was a member of the Bristow First Free Will Baptist Church. Omer was also a member of the Masons, the Bristow VFW, and the American Legion. He enjoyed making belt buckles, coin collecting, and collecting antiques.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Joyce Kitchens of Bristow; one son, Don Kitchens and his wife, Brenda, of Broken Arrow, OK; six grandchildren, Jeffrey Kitchens, Mark Kitchens, Dustin Kitchens, Tiffany Kitchens, Meggan Banfield, and Jeremiah Banfield; two great-grandchildren, Zoe Erickson and Zane Clapp; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and five sisters.
Graveside services were Saturday, May 19, 2007, in Bristow City Cemetery with Rev. Gene Jackson. Services under the direction of Hutchins-Maples Funeral Home in Bristow, OK. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 23, 2007)
Pauline Kitchens, 93, of Danville, died Sunday, May 17, 2015, at Mitchells Nursing Home. She was born September 24, 1921, at Walnut Tree, Arkansas, to Jethro Madison and Eula Franklin Garner.
She was a Baptist, and was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Tommie Kitchens; and all of her brothers and sisters.
Survivors include several nephews, nieces and cousins.
The graveside service and burial will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2015, at the Sandlin Cemetery in Ola, officiated by the Rev. Pat Millard and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 20, 2015)
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