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Missouri Elizabeth Phillips, age 74, died at her home in Wagner, Okla. on January 11, 1958. She was a former resident of Yell County and a member of the Missionary Baptist Church.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. H. G. Cooper of Los Angeles; one son, William Ernest Brewer of Haskell, Okla.; 111 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 23, 1958)
Mrs. Nansy J. Phillips, 77, Waltreak, wife of the late Rev. J. B. Phillips, Pioneer Methodist Minister, died at the home of her son, Tom Phillips, Waltreak, March 5th and was laid to rest in the Waltreak cemetery March 6th.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. F. M. Tollison of the Danville Methodist Church assisted by Rev. Monroe Kitchens, Pastor of the Waltreak Methodist Church. Mrs. Phillips was born in Crockett Co. Tennessee June 17, 1864, was converted and joined the M. E. Church at 15, married Rev. J. B. Phillips April 19, 1885 and moved to Yell County in 1903. Mrs.
Phillips is survived by two daughters and three sons Mrs. C. C. Rhoads, Bluffton; Mrs. Paul Scarbrough, Broken Bow, Oklahoma; J. W. and B. W. Phillips, Danville and Tom of Waltreak and eleven grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 1941)
DANVILLE - Mrs. Naomi Jamerson Phillips, age 69, of Danville died Tuesday, September 3, 1985, at Yell County Hospital. She was the daughter of the late J. C. and Julia Crawford Jamerson, widow of Jim Phillips and a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, John Richard Blackford of Alexander; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Pledger of Ojai, Calif. and Oma Lee Pledger of Henderson, Texas; two nephews, James Pledger of Texas and John Pledger of California, and three nieces, Natalie Jamerson, Louise Pledger of California and Lynette Beard of Danville.
Funeral will be at 10 a. m. Thursday at First Baptist Church by the Rev. Ken Reece and the Rev. Bobby Walker. Burial will be in Earl Ladd Memorial Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1985)
Ola Mae Hudson Phillips, age 92, of Danville, AR died Thursday, September 20, 2001 at her home. She was born April 27, 1909 in Olio, AR to the late Samuel Washington and Lena Miller Hudson. She was a homemaker, mother, wife and a retired poultry farmer.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Jefferson Phillips and four brothers, William, Ted, Leon and Robert Hudson.
She is survived by daughters and son-in-law, Betty and Norman Gangluff of Hattieville, AR, Reba Sanders and Mary Millard both of Danville, AR; one sister and brother-in-law, Anna Lea and Tobe Horn of Danville, AR; three sisters-in-law, Edith Hudson of Danville, AR and Marie Hudson and Christy Hudson Johnson both of Waldron, AR; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren and several nephews and nieces.
Service was September 23, 2001 at Cornwell Chapel in Danville with Rev. Dennis Horn officiating. Interment was in Earl Ladd Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were grandsons. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 26, 2001)
Paul Phillips of Havana died July 19, 2010.
Visitation will be Thursday, July 22, from 6-8 p. m. Funeral is set for Friday, June 23 at 10:00 a. m. at Wilson FWB Church. Interment will be at Chickalah Methodist Church. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 21, 2010)
Paul Edward Phillips age 72 of Havana passed away Monday July 19, 2010 at St. Vincents in Little Rock. He was born November 2, 1937 in Chickalah, Arkansas to the late Ashley Pugh & Iva Opal Applegate Phillips.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 49 years Eva Moats Phillips; infant sons Dwight and Bruce; sisters Grace McCoy, Maratha Heck and infant Ina Lou Phillips; brother Jack Phillips.
Survivors include children John & Sandra Phillips of Pottsville; Jerry & Sonja Phillips of Murfreesboro; Ret. Major Jimmy & Laura Phillips of Germany; Jason & Sirina Phillips of Danville; Paulette & James Crabill of Dardanelle; Carrie Sieminski-Coulson of North Little Rock; Connie Phillips of Glendale, AZ; sisters Winona Olson of New Blaine; Wilma Jean Virgeth of Crete, NB, Donna Sue Phillips of Mena; brothers Gilbert Phillips of Mtn. Home, James Phillips of Paris & Randy Phillips of New Blaine; 22 grandchildren, I great-grandchild.
Funeral service was July 23, 2010 at Wilson Free Will Baptist in Belleville with Rev. Jeff Henderson officiating. Burial was at Chickalah Methodist Cemetery. Pallbearers included sons, grandsons, Blake Crabill, Michael Sieminski and Raymond Robinett. Honorary pallbearers were former ball team members. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Homes Danville, Arkansas. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 28, 2010)
Ray Asher Phillips, age 73 of Havana, died Wednesday January 15, 2003 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born in Tahlequah, Oklahoma on July 15, 1929 to the late Theo and Minnie Jamison Phillips. He had owned and operated Ray Phillips sawmill in Havana for over thirty years.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth Burnett and Seletha Craig.
Survivors include his wife, Betty L. Harris Phillips; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael Ray and Allison Phillips, of Ft. Smith, Arkansas; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon (Turner) and John Holzapfel, of Scottsdale, Arizona, Sandy and Joe Powers of Havana;, one step son and daughter-in-law, Clark and Jamie Dornan of Havana; one step daughter and son-in-law, Janean and Loy May of Booneville; two sisters and brother-in-law, Mary and Ardville James of Muskogee, Oklahoma, Dorthy Daniels of Sacramento, California; five grandchildren, Michael Turner, Eric Turner, Jeff Souza, Jett Phillips, Paige Phillips; one great grandchild, Sophia Turner and four step grandchildren, Race Dornan, Hayle Tackett, Laken Dornan, and Hannah May.
Funeral services were held Saturday, January 18 at the Western Yell County Church of Christ in Havana, Arkansas with John McCourt, and Melvin McCourt officiating. Burial was in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Pallbearers were Loy May, Clark Dornan, Jeff Souza, Joe Powers, John Holzapfel, and Joe Souza. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, Arkansas. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 22, 2003)
Mrs. Reba Geraldine Phillips, 68, of Dardanelle, died March 18, 1969 in a Russellville Hospital. A native of Yell County, Mrs. Phillips was a daughter of Mrs. Stella Virginia Brinson Cornwell and the late Thomas Rush Cornwell, a lifelong resident of Dardanelle and a member of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Mr. George Phillips; daughter, Mrs. Leroy Wilson of Lonoke; her mother, Mrs. T. R. Cornwell of Dardanelle three brothers, Gilbert and Gilroy Cornwell of Dardanelle and Ray Cornwell of Paron, Ark; two grandsons; and a number of nephews and nieces.
Funeral was at 2 p. m. Thursday in the First Baptist Church with her Pastor, Rev. Harold Sadler, officiating assisted by Dr. Charles Casteel; Pastor of the United First Methodist Church. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. Casket bearers were Gordon Boles, Thomas V. Jones; Bill Finley, Walter Miller, Roy Pate, Harrison Apple, James Lee Stubbs, Fred Burnett, W. H. McClure Jr. and Norman Ward. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1969)
Mrs. Sarah Phillips, age 84, died at her home in Hot Springs. She lived most of her life in Chula and was a member of the Pentecostal Church.
She is survived by two sons, Floyd Phillips of Chula and Noble Phillips of Hot Springs; one daughter, Mrs. Ethel Alexander of the home; nine grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 16, 1956)
In memory of Stanton Edward Phillips. The death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stanton Phillips Saturday, September 10, 1932 and took from them their precious baby, Stanton Edward.
We loved him but God loved him best. He leaves a vacant place that can never be filled but, he has gone to Heaven and that's God will. Little Edward was a sweet child and our hearts were saddened to hear of his going, but God's heart was gladdened to hear of his coming; and we know not when that time will be, but little Stanton Edward is an angel indeed. So parents, dont mourn for you know hes gone home to be with other little angels around the white throne just to live that when your time comes you can join Edward in that sweet home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1932)
Infant Twins - Timothy Allen Phillips and Tammy Allison Phillips, one day old twins of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Phillips of Plainview, died at the hospital in Russellville Saturday.
Besides their parents they are survived by their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. N.E. Phillips and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Miller, all of Plainview; great-grandmothers, Mrs. Leevie Patterson of Ola, Mrs. Lena Miller of Russellville and Mrs. Westlake of Nimrod.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Salem Cemetery by Rev. John O'Neal and burial was by Shinn and son Funeral Service of Russellville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 1966)
Thomas Phillips, age 66 of Plainview, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday October 7, 2008 at his home. He was born November 9, 1941, in Los Angeles, CA to the late Tim and Janice Patterson Phillips. He was a U. S. Air Force Veteran and a member of the First Baptist Church in Plainview.
He was preceded in death by his parents and infant twins, Timothy and Tammy Phillips.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Barbara Phillips; two sons, Thomas Allen Phillips, Jr. and Paul Todd Phillips; one daughter, Tommy Elizabeth Ryan and husband Ken, all of Plainview; one brother, Michael Phillips of Dayton, Wyoming; six grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.
Memorial services were held October 10, 2008 at the Plainview First Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Ault and Rev. Monroe Hunt officiating. Cremation arrangements by Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 15, 2008)
Thomas Jefferson Phillips, age 66, of Dutch Creek Community died Thursday morning, September 9 at the Yell County Hospital. He was a native of Gravelly, a retired farmer and a son of the late John and Mary Vaughn Phillps.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ola Hudson Phillips; three daughters, Mrs. Reba Sanders of Danville, Mrs. Betty Williams and Mrs. Mary Millard both of Waltreak; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Rhoades of Bluffton and Mrs. Paul Scharbrough of Broken Arrow, Okla.; and six grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Macedonia Church Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. Pat Millard and Rev. Jessie Bice. Interment was at the Earl Ladd Cemetery. Casket bearers were George Cowger, Clarence Green, Cliffton Williams, Cecil Kimbrough, Rupert Tate and Mearl Horn. Arrangements and services were in care of the Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,The Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sept 16, 1971)
Tim Phillips, age 83, a resident of Ola, AR died Monday, May 12, 1997 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, AR. He was born on May 18, 1913 at Hollis, AR to Noah and Ruhama (Furr) Phillips. He married Janice Patterson on December 16, 1936 at Danville, AR. He retired from the Plainview Building Supply Company and was a member of the Plainview United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Janice Phillips of Ola, AR; two sons and daughter-in-law, Thomas Allen and Barbara Phillips of Plainview, AR and George Michael Phillips of Dayton, WY; a daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Dr. John A. Thoma of Fayetteville, AR; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild and many wonderful friends and neighbors, young and old alike.
A "Life Appreciation" service will be held 10 am Wednesday, May 14 at the Plainview United Methodist Church. Burial will be at the Salem Cemetery, at Plainview. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 14, 1997)
Tammy Allison Phillips Infant Twins - Timothy Allen Phillips and Tammy Allison Phillips, one day old twins of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Phillips of Plainview, died at the hospital in Russellville Saturday.
Besides their parents they are survived by their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. N.E. Phillips and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Miller, all of Plainview; great-grandmothers, Mrs. Leevie Patterson of Ola, Mrs. Lena Miller of Russellville and Mrs. Westlake of Nimrod.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Salem Cemetery by Rev. John O'Neal and burial was by Shinn and son Funeral Service of Russellville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 1966)
Ulyses Leander Phillips, 49, of Plainview, died suddenly Wednesday, June 25, 1958. He was a native of Hollis, a veteran of World War II, and he had served overseas and was wounded in action in France.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Viola Phillips; a daughter, Minnie Alice; his mother, Mrs. N. A. Phillips of Plainview; three brothers, I. A. Phillips of England, N. E. Phillips of Ola and Everett Phillips of Edwardsville, Ill. and two sisters, Mrs. Marion Levels and Mrs. E. O. Woodard of Plainview. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 26, 1958)
Viola Phillips, age 86, of Plainview, AR died Monday, December 6, 1999 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. She was a daughter of the late Fred and Minnie Nelson Ricker, she was born August 6, 1913 in Missouri. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Plainview, AR and a member of the VFW. Her husband, Ulysses L. Phillips, preceded her in death.
She is survived by, a daughter, Minnie Storment of Plainview, AR; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral was Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Plainview, AR with Rev. David Rumsey officiating. Burial was in the Salem Cemetery in Plainview, AR under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. Pallbearers were, Billy and Bobby Storment, Charlie Clark, Lynn Patterson, Doug Forrest, Harold Blalock and Don Floyd. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 15, 1999)
Mrs. Wava Page Phillips, age 80, Memphis, Tenn., formerly of Yell County, died January 10 1983 at the Hillhaven Nursing Home, Memphis. Mrs. Phillips was a native of Yell County, daughter of the late Richard Henry and Ahra Dell Atha Page, and widow of the late Brewer Phillips. Survivors include two sons, William B. Phillips, Memphis, Tenn., and Dr. John Paul Phillips, Salinas, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Mamie Pool, Danville, and Mrs. Hazel Anticouni, Long Beach, Calif.; also 6 grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1983)
William Kyle Phillips, 52, of Russellville, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, North Little Rock, AR. He was born October 30, 1963, in Russellville to Bill Phillips and Fern Millsaps Phillips.
He is preceded in death by his father.
He is survived by his mother, Fern Phillips, Russellville; sister, Dusqua & Kevin Moore; three nieces, Lauren & Sam Molly & Tyler Loop; 6 great nephews.
Memorial Service was 2 pm, Saturday, September 24, 2016, at Russellville Family Funeral Chapel. Burial will be private. Arrangements are under the direction Russellville Family Funeral, Inc. On line guestbook and obituary are available at www.russellvillefamilyfuneral.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sep 28, 2016)
Mrs. Alma Estelle Pickens, age 87 of Chickalah Mountain, Yell County, Arkansas, widow of Dewey Pickens died Thursday, April 29, 1999 at her son's home. He was born January 6, 1912 in Walhalla, South Carolina to the late Warren and Dora Knight Chastine. She was a homemaker and mother.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, Lemuel Chastine, George Chastine, Neil Chastine and Jack Chastine and one sister, Florence Vissage.
Survivors are one son and daughter-in-law, Warren and Beverly Pickens of Chickalah Mountain, AR; one brother, Fred Chastine of Mountain Rest, SC; one granddaughter, Pam Ridenour of Havana, AR; four great-grandchildren, Jacques, Gretchen, Holly and Haley Ridenour.
Services were Saturday at the Cornwell Chapel in Danville with Rev. Hulon Wiser officiating. Interment was in Mt. Springs Cemetery, Chickalah Mountain by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Clyde Hall, Winfred Horn, Charles Wiggins, C. J. Wiggins, Stephen Wagner and Kenny Loyd. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 5, 1999)
Bill Pickens, age 83, of Danville passed away Wednesday, January 09, 2013 at Mitchells Nursing Home. He was born July 6, 1929 in Wing AR to the late Lonnie Dean & Hattie Mae Carter Pickens. He was a cattle famer and a bull dozer operator.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Peggy Ann Carr Pickens; brothers Jacky Barney and R.C. Pickens; sisters Louise McQuinn; Retha Rich; Patsy Pickens.
Survivors include son& daughter-in-law Gary & Roslyn Pickens of Danville; daughters & sons-in-law Billie & Gerald Minnie of Ola; Martha & Bobby McKinney of Clinton; Rose Pickens of Ola; sister Jane Carpenter of Martinez CA; brothers Jake Pickens of Gravelly; Joe Pickens of Nola; Jerry Pickens of Briggsville; Jim Pickens of Corinth; 7grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchildren; numerous nephews & nieces.
Graveside service was January 11, 2013 at Earl Ladd Cemetery with Rev. Kenny Vosbury & Rev. Kenny Loyd officiating. Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Online guest book and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 16, 2013)
Bruce Pickens of Hemet, CA and Phoenix, AZ, originally from Chickalah Mt, AR, left this world on June 19, 2011.
Bruce leaves behind his wife of 63 years, Elise (Stephens); a son, Rickey and his wife, Jane; daughter, Brenda and her husband, Dale McDaniel; daughter, Sherry and her husband, Bill Thompson; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and one sister, Martha (Pickens) Wadkins of Hemet, CA. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 29, 2011)
Buford Frelen Pickens, age 74, of Dumas, AR died Friday, April 17, 1998 at the VA Hospital in Little Rock AR. He was born August 27, 1923 at Wing, AR to Sam and Ella Womack Pickens. He was an Army Veteran and was a Cargo Carrier. He attended church at Anderson Chapel Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Anna Marlow Pickens of Dumas, AR; five sons, Sammey Keith Pickens of Dumas, Dennis Ray Pickens of Sheridan, AR, Roy Lynn Pickens of Star City, AR, Ralph Phillip Pickens and David Frelen Pickens both of Dumas, AR; two daughters, Frelis Ann Schulz and Martha Lyn Bennett both of Dumas, AR; two sisters, Meck Armstong of Cliff, NM and Artie Hawkins of Reedley, CA; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was April 20, 1998 at Anderson Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Steven Tiner officiating. Burial was in Tyro Cemetery in Tyro, AR. Memorials may be made to the VA Hospital in Little Rock, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 22, 1998)
C. B. Pickens, age 85, a former resident of Yell County, died at his home in Holdenville, Okla., January 3, 1952.
He is survived by one son; Earl Pickens of California; five daughters, Mrs. Joe Dean of Holdenville, Mrs. Hubert Horn of Wewoka, Okla., Mrs. Arch Shockley of Norman, Okla., Mrs. Will Stabbs and Miss Flora Pickens of Van Buren; and one brother, Sam Pickens of Dumas. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 17, 1952)
RUSSELLVILLE - Funeral services for Coleman Pickens, age 66, who died October 21, 1980, were at 2 p. m. October 25, 1980 at the Mount George Church of Christ with Minister Buddy Cogburn officiating. Burial was at the Mount George Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service.
Survivors include his wife, Susie; one daughter, Wanda Hunnicutt, Kansas City, Kan., his mother, Mrs. Virginia Duke Pickens, Mount George; four stepsons, James Philpott and Robert Borduch, Russellville, Henry Branch, Scottsville, and Charles Philpott, Tulsa, Okla; three step-daughters, Mary Brewer, Roberta Ridgely and Pat Smith, Russellville; and two sisters, Melvia Brazier, Avindale, Calif. and Novel Nickols, Mount George. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 10/29/1980)
Don Pickens, age 64 of Danville died Thursday, July 18, 2002, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. He was born August 31, 1937 in Mt. George to the late Ray O. and Macie Greenwood Pickens. He was a truck driver for Wayne Farms in Danville, a member of the Church of Christ, and a past Arkansas National Guardsman.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Sue Young Pickens.
Survivors include 2 brothers, Oliver Pickens of Dardanelle, Jim Ed Pickens of Dardanelle; 4 sisters, Bonnie Butts of Russellville, Loyce Davis of Russellville, Joy Pickens of Dardanelle, Mary Jane Roberts of Bryant; several nephews and nieces
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 20, 2002 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Brother Chris George and Brother Merrill Pence officiating. Burial was in Mt. George Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Randy Butts, Doug Butts, Michael Davis, Hugh Davis, Doug Forrest, Lester Hill. Honorary pallbearers were Wayne Farms truck drivers. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 24, 2002)
Elise Stephens Pickens, 80, loving wife of Bruce Pickens for 63 years, passed away April 4, 2012. Bruce and Elise were born and raised in Arkansas and lived most of their married lives in California raising their family. They moved from Hemet, California to Maricopa, Arizona in January 2011 to live close to two of their children and grandchildren. Bruce passed away 6 months later on June 19, 2011. With a heavy heart, Elise returned to California to live close to their two daughters. Bruce and Elise were devoted to each other and to their family, and leave behind 3 children, Sharon (Sherry) Kay Thompson, Brenda Jane McDaniel, Rickey Bruce Pickens and their spouses, Bill, Riley, and Jane. They have 4 grandchildren, Sharon Elise (Lisa), Melissa Kay, Cherene Marie, and Robert Bruce II, and 5 great grandchildren, Amanda Michelle, Kyle Stuart, Lilli Grace, Joel Bruce, and Easton Bruce. They also leave behind Bruce s sister, Martha Wadkins of Hemet, California, and Elise's siblings, Wendell Stephens of Rogers, Arkansas, Betty Jesalva of Bell Gardens, California, and Wonece McComas of Commerce, California. Their siblings, Erskine Pickens, Virginia Pickens Wright, and Bernie Stephens precede them in death. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 25, 2012)
Three year old Gerald Pickens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Buford Pickens of Lindsay, Calif., suffered fatal injuries when he fell from the car in which he was riding with his mother last week.
Buford Pickens is the nephew of Thed Pickens of Danville and was raised in Fourche Valley. Mrs. Pickens was driving in Lindsay with Gerald in the back seat when she noticed the left rear door swing open. She stopped the car as soon as she could but Gerald had fallen out and was lying on the pavement. The child was hurried to the hospital, but died within 20 minutes after the fall. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, February 13, 1947)
Hattie Mae Pickens, age 93, of Danville, AR died Tuesday, July 18, 2000 at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville. She was born April 16, 1907 in Wing, AR to the late Lee and Maude Gillum Carter. She was a homemaker and a member of the Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by, her husband, Dean Pickens; a son, Jackie Pickens and two daughters, Retha Ann Rich and Patsy Lee Pickens.
Survivors are six sons, Johnie Pickens, Bill Pickens both of Danville, Jake Pickens, Gravelly, AR, Joe Pickens, Harvey, AR, Jerry Pickens, Bluffton, AR and Jim Pickens, Danville, AR; two daughters, Louise McCuan, Dumas, AR and Betty Jane Freeman of California; two sisters, Aleene and Marie both of California; 35 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren
Funeral service was July 20, 2000 at the Bluffton Methodist Church with Rev. Royce Savage officiating. Burial was in the Bluffton Cemetery, Bluffton, AR. Pallbearers were grandson, Anthony Pickens, Russell Pickens, Michael Pickens, Bradley Pickens, Jamie Pickens, Stephen Beasley. Honorary were all other grandsons. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 26, 2000)
Jerry C. Pickens, age 73, of Bluffton passed away June 21, 2016, at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born May 13, 1943, in Bluffton, Arkansas to the late Dean & Hattie Carter Pickens. He was a member of the Gravelly Methodist Church and he was retired from Wayne Farms Hatchery.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Patsy Pickens, Retha Ann Pickens Rich, and Louise Pickens McCuen; brothers, Jackie, Johnnie, RC, and Bill Pickens.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Kathy Geiger Pickens; son, Russell Pickens and wife Robin of Bluffton; grandsons, Joshua Pickens of Bluffton; Wyatt Pickens of Danville; granddaughter Kimberlea Pickens of Danville; brothers, Joe Pickens and wife Pat of Harvey; Jake Pickens of Gravelly; Jim Pickens and wife Cheryl of Danville; sister Betty Jane Pickens Freeman of Martinez CA.; mother-in-law, Lela Moody Geiger of Bluffton.
Graveside service was held 10:00 am Friday, June 24, 2016, at Bluffton Cemetery with Joy Carmean officiating. Visitation was from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Thursday at the funeral home. Pallbearers included Roy Hodges, Bradley Pickens, Michael Pickens, Anthony Pickens, Jamie Pickens, and Billy Lofland. Honorary pallbearers included Gary Pickens, Sam Woodruff, Butch Garner, Rick Sherrill and J.R. Putman. 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 Jun 29, 2016)
Johnnie "RC" Pickens age 77 of Danville died Wednesday at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born July 18, 1927 in Rover to the late Lonnie Dean and Hattie Carter Pickens. He was a retired carpet layer.
He was preceded in death by a son, John Pickens, brother, Jackie Pickens and sisters, Retha Ann Rich and Patsy Pickens.
Survivors are his wife, Winnie J. McConell Spears Pickens, a son, Ronnie Pickens of Muskogee, OK; a daughter, Pat McGehee of Dallas, TX; five brothers, Bill Pickens of Danville, Jake Pickens of Gravelly, Joe Pickens of Harvey, Jerry Pickens of Bluffton and Jim Pickens of Bentonville; two sisters, Louise McCuen of Dumas and Betty Freeman of CA; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Services were held on Monday, December 27, 2004 at the Bluffton Methodist Church with Brother John McCourt officiating. Internment was in the Bluffton Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Pallbearers were Michael Pickens, Bradley Pickens, Russell Pickens, Anthony Pickens, Jamie Pickens, Gerald Minnie. Honorary pallbearers were Clayton Rice and Alvin Rice. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 29, 2004)
Lee Roy Pickens, age 59, of Carlsbad, NM. died January 1, 1997 at his home. He was born May 23, 1937 at Briggsville, AR, the son of the late Thed Pickens and Marie Humphreys Pickens. He, with his parents, had lived in Corinth Community and Danville for several years. He attended Danville School system until 1953 when the family moved to Carlsbad and graduated from school there. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church of Carlsbad. He was retired.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter.
In addition to his mother, survivors are his wife, Allene of the home; two sons, Cary of Roswell, NM and Lin of Carlsbad; two daughters, Monique of Hobbs, NM and Monica of Corpus Christi, TX; one step-son, Greg Garner o Carlsbad; one step-daughter, Renee of Victoria, TX and ten grandchildren.
Funeral service was January 3rd at the West Funeral Home by Rev. George W. Flattery of First Assembly. Burial was in Carlsbad Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice Service, P. O. Box 280, Carlsbad, NM 88220. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 15, 1997)
Lonnie Dean Pickens, age 73, of Harvey, died Wednesday, January 12, at the Yell County Hospital. He was a native of the Mount George Community, a retired farmer, a son of the late Sam and Ella Womack Pickens ancl was a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Hattie Carter Pickens; six sons, R.C. Pickens of Muscogee, OK, Bill Pickens of Danville, Jake Pickens, Joe Pickens, and Jim Pickens, all of Gravelly, and Jerry Pickens of Bluffton; two daughters, Mrs. Louise Brogan of Dumas, and Mrs. Betty Freeman of CA; four brothers, Thad Pickens and Jim Pickens both of New Mexico, and Franzer Pickens, and Frelon Pickens both of Dumas; three sisters, Mrs. Easter Bryant of McGhee, Mrs. Mech Armstrong, and Mrs. Artie Hawkins both of CA; 28 grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Bluffton Methodist Church Saturday afternoon at 2:00 with the Rev. Royce Savage officiating. Interment was in the Bluffton Cemetery. Arrangements and services were in care of the Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 20, 1977)
1986) DANVILLE - Mrs. Macie Pickens, age 74, of Danville died today. She was the widow of Ray Pickens and a member of Mount George Church of Christ.
Survivors include three sons, Mace Don Pickens of Danville, Oliver Pickens of Dardanelle and Jim Ed Pickens of Russellville; four daughters, Mrs. Bonnie Butts of Russellville, Miss Joy Pickens of Danville, Mrs. Loyce Davis of El Dorado and Mrs. Mary Jane Roberts of Bryant; her mother, Mrs. Hettie Brown of Danville; two brothers, Oliver Greenwood of Danville and James Greenwood of Dardanelle; a sister, Mrs. Mary Scott of Little Rock, and six grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 10 a. m. Saturday at Mount George Church of Christ by Grover Martin and Tommy Qualls. Burial will be in Mount George Cemetery by Shinn Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Funeral for Mrs. Macie Pickens, age 74, of Danville, who died Thursday, May 29, 1986 will be at 10 a. m. Saturday at Mount George Church of Christ by Grover Martin and Tommy Qualls. Burial will be in Mount George Cemetery by Shinn Funeral Service.
Active pallbearers will be Clyde Butts, Hugh Davis, Richard Roberts, Randall Butts, Douglas Butts and John Davis. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 tonight at Shinn Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
Patsy Ann Pickens, age 73 of Gravelly, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2010 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born October 2, 1936 in Nola, AR to the late Raymond and Oneida Morrow Neighbors. She was the owner and operator of Gravelly Grocery Store and a member of the Nola Church of Christ.
She is preceded in death by her parents; sister-in-law, Peggy Pickens; brother-in-law, R. C. Pickens.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Jake Pickens; son, Jamie Pickens of Gravelly; granddaughter, Lisa Marie Pickens of Gravelly; sister and brother-in-law, Debbie and Dale Gane of Tulsa, OK; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Joe and Pat Pickens of Harvey, Jim and Cheryl Pickens of Danville, Bill Pickens of Danville, Jerry and Kathy Pickens of Bluffton; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a. m. Thursday, September 30, 2010 at Nola Church of Christ with Mr. Leonard Fusion officiating. Burial will be in Parks Cemetery. Visitation will be tonight, Wednesday, 6:00-8:00 p. m. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 29, 2010)
Peggy Ann Pickens, age 75 of Danville died Thursday, September 17, 2009 at her home. She was born July 23, 1934 in Dumas to the late George Washington and Edna Estella Leonard Carr. Peggy is preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include husband of 58 years, Billy Pickens; children and spouses, Billie and Gerald Minnie of Ola; Gary and Roslyn Pickens of Danville; Martha and Bobby McKinney of Clinton; Rose Gorman of Danville; sister, Virginia O'Briant of Dumas; seven grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was Monday, September 21, 2009 at Earl Ladd Cemetery. Arrangements made by Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 23, 2009)
Peggy Jean Kendrick Pickens, 63, of Pickens, AR departed this life in Pickens, AR on July 27, 2005. She was born November 10, 1941 in Bluffton (Yell County), AR to Robert Eugene and Gwin Kendrick. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and taught school with the Dumas public schools until her retirement.
She is preceded in death by her father.
Survivors include her husband, Andrew Pickens and her mother, Eunice Kendrick both of Pickens four sons, Bill (Kathy) Wade of Bentonville, AR, Jay (Karen) Pickens of Pickens, AR, Drew Pickens of Little Rock, AR and Luke Pickens of Fayetteville, AR three daughters, Wyndie (Scott) Campbell, Apex, N.C., Kendall (John) Jacobs of Little Rock, AR and Cindy (Kelly) Conley of North Little Rock, AR a sister, Linda (Joe) Michael Mesa of Arizona and 10 grandchildren.
Service was held on Friday, July 29, 2005 at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Buddy Ratcliff officiating. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, Wee Builders School, Dumas, AR. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 24, 2005)
Sam K. Pickens, aged 77, died at his home near Dumas August 23, 1954. He was a Baptist and had lived there for the past ten years.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ella Pickens, six sons, Thed and Jim of Carlsbad, N. M. Dean and Franze of Tyro Route, Dumas, Frelan and Circe of Visalia, Calif; three daughters, Mrs. Millard Lawson of McGehee, Mrs. Leo Armstrong of Dumas and Mrs. Milton Hawkins of Visalia, Calif; 35 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs AGO, DANVILLE, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 9, 1954)
Vera Vivian McCain Pickens, age 78, widow of the late Robert Merrith Pickens, died October 24, 1980 of a massive heart attack in a California hospital. She was the daughter of the late Felix and Lois Robinson McCain of Chickalah Mountain. She had lived in Bell, California for twelve years.
Survivors are two sons, Erskine of Bell, CA and Bruce of Downey, CA; two daughters, Mrs. Virginia Wright and Mrs. Martha Wadkins of Anaheim, CA; one brother, Roy McCain, North Carolina; one sister, Mrs. Ozelma Earls, Houston, TX; and ten great grandchildren.
Burial services were held at Allen-Salas Funeral Chapel October 27, 1980 with Rev. Don Slaven officiating. Interment was in Park Laen Memorial Park, Bell Gardens, CA. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1980)
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