Contributed Obituaries, "C" Surnames

MISCELLANEOUS SCOTT COUNTY OBITUARIES
SURNAME "C"

The following obituaries were contributed for the use of Scott County researchers. If you have an obituary with a Scott County connection and would like to have it posted here, please send it to Delaine Edwards.

Last Updated 1 November 2008

Contributed by William Highfill
The Heavener (OK) Ledger
Thursday, December 4, 2003, p. 10
CUMILE CAMPBELL

Cumile Campbell, 75, of Cameron, died Sunday, November 30, 2003 in Poteau. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church, bornin Big Laurel, Kentucky and was a homemaker. Graveside service was Wednesday, December 3, 2003, at Greenhill Cemetery in Cameron, under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home. She is survived by her husband Elvin Campbell of the home; four sons and daughters-in-law, Alfred Campbell, Waldron, Arkansas, Stoney and Carol Campbell of Longview, Texas, Winston and Melinda Cagle of Poteau, Harvey Cagle of Poteau; 10 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren; three sisters, Grace Huff of Russell Springs, Kansas, Belva Bayles of Fairborn, Ohio, Pauline Edington of Fairborn, Ohio; two brothers, Henry and Will Miniard of Big Laurel, Kentucky; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and loved ones. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Nancy (Turner) Miniard; a son, Albert L. Campbell; a daughter, Wilma Cagle; two granddaughters, Miranda Campbell and Elizabeth Campbell; three sisters, Grace, Opal and Rosie; and a brother, Denver Miniard.

Contributed by William Highfill
Heavener Ledger
Thursday, November 4, 2004, p. 9
ELVIN CAMPBELL

Elvin L. Campbell, 80, passed away October 31, 2004 at Select Specialty Hospital, Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born June 30, 1924 in Bates, Arkansas and worked in a sawmill. Graveside services were held Wednesday, November 3, 2004 at Greenhill Cemetery in Cameron, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home, Poteau. He is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, Alfred Campbell of Waldron, Ark., Stoncy & Carol Campbell of Longview Texas, Winston & Melinda Cagle and Harvey Cagle all of Poteau, three daughters-in-law, Benna Campbell & Joetta Campbell of Poteau, and Annie Campbell of Sallisaw; 10 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren; one sister, Stella Pomeroy of Little Rock, Ark. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cumile, two brothers, Jessie Campbell and Acey Campbell, two sisters, Laura Parker and Ina Dale Willingam; a son, Albert Campbell; a daughter, Wilma Cagle; and 2 granddaughters, Marinda G. and Elizabeth Campbell.

Contributed by William Highfill
Crawford County Press Argus-Courier, online edition
Monday, 06 October 2008
CECIL CARNEY

Cecil Carney, 55, of Fort Smith died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, in Fort Smith. He was born Aug. 27, 1953, in Harrah, Okla. He was a substituTe teacher for the Fort Smith Public School System and a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. He is survived by two sons, Christopher Carl Carney of Mansfield and Jeffery Paul Carney of Mansfield; his parents, Paul and Naoma Carney of Rudy; one sister, Pauletta Purvis of Van Buren; and one brother, Gary Don Carney of Van Buren. Funeral was Oct. 3 Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel. The body was cremated.

Contributed by William Highfill
Ft. Smith Times Record (online edition)
Sunday, 9 July 2006
FRED CARTER

ROLAND — Fred N. Carter, 82, of Roland died Tuesday, July 4, 2006, in Roland. He was born Feb. 27, 1924, in Blackfork. He was a retired civil service employee at Camp Pendleton, Calif., a Baptist, served in the Army Air Corps and veteran of World War II and a lifetime member of VFW Post No. 3795 in San Marcos, Calif. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Agent Funeral Home Chapel in Muldrow with burial and military honors by VFW Post No. 4446 of Stigler at Milton Cemetery west of Bokoshe. He is survived by his wife, Elwanda; two daughters, Deborah Carter of Roland and Norma Quinalty of Muldrow; a son, Daniel Carter of Oceanside, Calif.; a sister, Ruby Robison of Stilwell, Okla.; and three grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Daniel and Jordan Carter, Clayton Quinalty, W.T. Powell, Paul Leflore and Bryan Harms. The body may be viewed 1 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Contributed by Paula Doyle-Bicket
Heavener Legend - 1949
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS CAUGHERN

October 4: Funeral services for Christopher C. Caughern, 59 year old resident of the Hodgen community, was held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Hodgen Baptist Church with Rev. C.W. Blaylock officiating. Burial was at Hodgen Cemetery under direction of Hall Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Billy Dwain, Zelvert Ray and Charles Dwight Caughern, all of the home; six daughters, Mrs. Gladys McCurtain, Mrs. Paralee Keeney; both of Hodgen, Mrs. M.A. Sims, Conser, Mrs Freda Mae Stewart of Hon, Ark., and Evelyn and Janette both of the home; one brother, Grover Caughern, Conser; and one sister, Mollie Queen of Petros.

Contributed by Paula Doyle-Bicket
FRANCIS VIOLA "VI" (DOYLE) CAUGHERN

Francis Viola "Vi" (Doyle) Caughern was the firstborn child of Samuel Lafayette and Martha Francis Hughes-Doyle. Vi was born in Blackfork, Arkansas, Indian Territory on December 2, 1897. Vi married Christopher Columbus "CC" Caughern on December 24, 1916 in Petros, Oklahoma. Nine children were born to Vi and CC: Gladys Louree, Ilene Paralee, M.A. Imogene, Freda Mae, Billy Dwain, Martha Evelyn, Zelvert Ray, Doris Janette and Charles Dwight. CC died in 1949 leaving Vi with three children still at home. Vi a wonderful Christian woman, lived and walked the life of a Christian. One son, Charles would become a Baptist Minister. Vi loved to garden, quilt, cook and her grandchildren. Vi always had a large flower and vegetable garden. Vi was also known to be a midwife delivering many babies in the Hodgen area. Vi died on January 3, 1985 in Poteau, Oklahoma.

Contributed by Paula Doyle-Bicket
Heavener Legend
ZELVERT RAY CAUGHERN

Zelvert Ray Caughern was born February 1, 1932 in Hodgen, and died June 2, in Ft. Smith, at the age of 54. Zeb was a life long resident of the Hodgen area, a trucker, and a member of the Hodgen First Baptist Church. He was a veteran, serving in Germany where he met his wife. He is survived by wife Elisabeth; two daughters, Denise Bynum of Poteau, Sabrina Caughern of the home; one son Dwight of Vivian, La.; 6 sisters, Paralee Keeney, Plainview, Ark.; Gladys McCurtain, M.A. Sims, Janette Wickware all of Hodgen; Freda McWilliams of Oklahoma City; Evelyn Widmar, Liberal, Kan.; one brother, Charles of Hodgen; grandson Adam. Services were 4:00 p.m. Tuesday at Hodgen Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Wells officiating. Burial was in Hodgen Cemetery under direction of Dowden Funeral Home.

Contributed by William Highfill
Goldendale (WA) Sentinel (online edition)
Thursday, 22 November 2007
GEORGIA EMMA CHAPPELLE

Georgia Emma Chappelle, 85, of The Dalles, and formerly of La Grande, died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007. She was born July 31, 1922, the daughter of James W. and Myrtle Lafatame (Wale) Vickers, in Searcy, Ark. She was raised and educated in Arkansas and on Dec. 10, 1945, she married Jasper Chappelle in Waldron, Ark. They came to Oregon in the early 1950s. She had a fun-loving spirit, loved dancing, singing and yodeling. She won many ribbons in sprinting events and enjoyed family, friends, photography, music and watching horse races. Survivors include her children, Robert Chappelle and his fiancé, Diane Harrison, La Grande; Vickie Bruins and her husband, James, Hermiston; and Shirley Powell and her husband, Stephen, The Dalles; siblings, James Vickers, Orlando, Fla.; and Hugh Vickers and Melva Adair, both of Boonevile, Ark.; grandchildren, Michael and Robbie Chappelle, Shawn Bruins and Michele Puentes, Melonie Reno, Terri Hove, Stephen, Chad, Brandon and Melonie Powell; 16 great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1978 and siblings, Opal Meher, Johnny Vickers, Charles Vickers, Little Francis Vickers and Melvin Vickers. A funeral will be held on Friday, Nov. 23, at 2 p.m. at Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 7th Street in La Grande. Those who wish may make contributions in her memory to the Heart of Hope Hospice-Hood River or the charity of their choice.

Contributed by Paula Doyle-Bicket
San Diego Bee
EUGENE CHASTAIN

Services for Eugene Chastain, 66, of Chula Vista, were April 12, 1990 at the family's residence. California Cremation Services in Tustin was in charge, with the ashes to go to the family. He died April 5, 1990. Mr. Chastain was born in Oklahoma, lived in the county 50 years and had been a production manager for 38 years with H.G. Fenton Material Co. Survivors include his wife, Mamie; two sons, Glenn, of Chula Vista, and Carl, of Escondido; two sisters, Betty Bishop of San Diego and Vera Singleton of Texas; and seven grandchildren.

Contributed by Paula Doyle-Bicket
Heavener Legend - 1939
MARY ETHEL (DOYLE) CHASTAIN

Funeral services for Mrs. H.A. Chastain, 34 years old of Hodgens, who was killed instantly in an automobile accident south of Heavener Monday afternoon, were held at 2 p.m. Burial was in Hodgens. Mrs. Chastain suffered a broken neck and internal injuries when the car in which she was riding overturned on highway 270, one and one-half miles south of Heavener. Sam Doyle, her brother, who was driving, said he lost control of the machine on the gravel road. Doyle suffered minor injuries and his wife, who was also in the car, was cut on the head. They were treated at Heavener. Besides her brother, Mrs. Chastain is survived by her husband, two sons and two daughters, her mother and three sisters.

Contributed by Delaine Edwards
The Waldron News
14 January 1988
MALCOLM B. CHEEK

Malcolm B. Cheek, 65, of 109 Turnron Place in East Peoria died at 6:35 a.m. Monday in St. Francis Medical Center. Born Sept. 1, 1922, in Arkansas to Will and Etha Blackburn Cheek, he married Ruby A. Plum Oct. 4, 1944, in Waldron, Ark. She survives. Also surviving are two sons, Randy B. of Arlington, Va., and Melvin Ray of Washington; one daughter, Mrs. James (Brenda) Mullins of East Peoria; two brothers, Wilton of Heavener, Okla., and Theil in California; one sister, Fern Piles of Waldron; and three grandchildren. He was employed as a machine operator at the Caterpillar Inc. Mossville plant for 32 years, retiring in March 1980. An Army veteran of World War II, he attended the Oakwood Avenue Baptist Church of East Peoria and was a member of the Izaak Walton League. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in his church, the Rev. Greg Gatewood officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at LeRoy Schmidt Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in Fon Du Lac Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Contributed by William Highfill
Poteau Daily News (online edition)
Friday, 30 June 2006
JOHN "SHERMAN" CHITWOOD

John "Sherman" Chitwood, 91, passed away June 25. He was born Aug. 18, 1914, in Boothe, Ark. He was a retired coal miner and rancher. He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret Gould Chitwood; his parents Sherman and Leora Chitwood; four brothers Omer, Emmett, Byers and Arvel Chitwood; two sisters Reba Taylor and Wilma Bryant and one great-grandson Jason Dilbeck. He is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, John and Kay Chitwood, Don and Terri Chitwood and Phil and Sue Chitwood, all of Poteau; two daughters, Judy Doshier of Tulsa and Linda Chitwood of Oxford, Miss.; one brother Harold Chitwood of Bennington; 11 grandchildren, Mark Chitwood, Len Chitwood, Julie Martin, Scott Doshier, Ashlea Chitwood-Kilburn, Michael Doshier, Terry Chitwood, Tarrah Nichols, Minon Frye, Cole Gordon and Tyler Gardenhire; 11 great-grandchildren and a host of other family members and friends. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, Poteau. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau. Pallbearers will be his sons, John, Don and Phil and grandsons Mark, Len Scott, Michael, Terry and Cole. Evans and Miller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Contributed by William Highfill
Ft. Smith Times Record (online edition)
Saturday 30 June 2007
FRED "BUB" CHRISTEE

Fred “Bub” Cristee, 72, of Alma died Wednesday, June 27, 2007, at a local hospital. He was a retired supervisor for Dixie Cup and a member of the Van Buren Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in death by a wife, Doris; and a stepson, Bill Brown. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn of the home; five stepdaughters, Sharon White of Alma, Janie Runnells of Fayetteville, Julie Wilson of Alma, Jennifer Mertell of Memphis and Jill Ware of Van Buren; three sons, Theo Cristee of Boles, Doug Cristee of Van Buren and Russell Webb Cristee of Alma; two sisters, Virginia Holleman of Tulsa and Mary Elizabeth Morrison of Van Buren; one brother, Don Cristee of Van Buren; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family will hold a memorial service at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 30, 2007 at Newberry Cemetery in Alma. Mr. Cristee will be cremated under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home. The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Mr. Cristee’s home, 6021 U.S. 71 North in Alma.

Contributed by William Highfill
Heavener Ledger
Thursday, October 27, 2005, Page 8
JUANITA CHURCHWELL

Juanita M. Churchwell, 49, of Heavener, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2005. She was born May 10, 1956 in Waldron, Arkansas. Juanita attended the Assembly of God Church in Howe. She was a CMA/Healthcare worker. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 22, 2005 at Howe Assembly of God Church with burial in Howe Cemetery. Survivors include a daughter, Angela Jameson of Heavener; son, Jason Churchwell of Oklahoma City; three sisters, Margie Tolleson of Oklahoma City, Wanda Robison of Howe, Ruthie Churchwell of Bowlegs; three brothers, Troy Dunigan, Jimmy Dunigan, both of Heavener, Johnny Dunigan of Bristow; two grandchildren, Stormy Jameson and Dawson Jameson, both of Heavener; numerous other relatives, loved ones and beloved friends. Arrangements were under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.

Contributed by William Highfill
Ft. Smith Times Record (online edition)
Monday, 05 March 2007
SUSAN CIA

Note: Sue was one of my half first-cousins once-removed. Her father (Cheedle Oresta Millard) and my grandmother (Barbara Ellen Millard) were half brother and sister. Their father was James William Millard. My grandmother's mother was Alice Denton; "Uncle Cheed's" mother was Nancy Prucia Farnsworth. Sue's parents were Cheedle Oresta Millard, b. 08 December 1907 - d. 19 July 1969, and Ocie Evelyn Ollar, b. 18 October 1915 - 25 July 2003. Her paternal grandparents were James William Millard, b. April 1859 - d. 1935, and Nancy Prucia Farnsworth, b. 02 February 1879 - 1911. Her maternal grandparents were John William Ollar, b. 28 March 1870 - d. 23 October 1927, and Edna Maybelle Garner, b. 10 February 1877 - 12 April 1958.

Susan Millard Cia, 65, of Fort Smith died Friday, March 2, 2007, in Fort Smith. She was of the Jewish faith and a mental health counselor for the Arkansas Probation and Parole Board. There will be no services; she will be cremated. Local arrangements are under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. She is survived by three daughters, Jill Weinstein of Bellevue, Wash., Gena Cia of Cameron, Okla., and Julie McClendon of Fort Smith; two sons, Shawn Cook of Bonanza and Kevin Ketterman of Portland, Ore.; a sister, Julia Mitchell of Fort Smith and a brother, Dr. C.W. Millard of Billings, Mont.; and nine grandchildren. Family will visit with friends from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at 1116 N. 34th St., in Fort Smith. Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice, P.O. Box 17000, Fort Smith, AR 72917.

Contributed by William Highfill
Southwest Times Record (online edition)
Tuesday, 07 February 2006
A.L. CORBIN, JR.

A.L. Corbin Jr., 77, of Fort Smith went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, Feb. 3, 2006, in Fort Smith. He was born on Sept. 11, 1928, in Cedar Creek near Havana to Lucille Payne Corbin and Arley Lester Corbin Sr. He preceded in death by only one day the love of his life and best friend for over 50 years, Maxine Corbin. He is survived his daughter and her husband, Brenda and Steve Kesner, and his son and his wife, Ronnie and Sabrina Corbin, all of Fort Smith. He is survived by four sisters, Billie White and Jo Spears, both of Grenada, Miss., Thelma Sullivant and her husband Billie of Alexander, and Mary Ann Moudy and her husband Phil of Danville; three brothers, Don Corbin and his wife Joyce of Dardenelle, Jim Corbin of Russellville and Bob Corbin and his wife Claudia of Danville. He is also survived by four beautiful granddaughters who loved their “Papa” dearly, Sarah and Rebecca Kesner and Emily and Caroline Corbin, all of Fort Smith; and many wonderful nieces, nephews and friends. A.L. was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, John “Babe” Corbin and a brother-in-law Hubert “Pop” Spears. A.L. Corbin was retired from the Navy, was a retired businessman and a retired volunteer firefighter for the Barling Fire Department. He was a member of East Side Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and also was a member of the Lions Club and Gideons International. Growing up during the Depression, A.L. learned what hard work was very early in life. His earliest work experience was as a teenager driving spikes for the Rock Island Railroad. Being the oldest son in a very large family, A.L. joined the Navy at the age of 16 in order to help provide for his family and also to fight for his country during World War II. He worked diligently to improve himself in the Navy and during his 22-year career he earned his GED, made all of his military promotions on time and attained the rank of master chief petty officer. When he achieved that rank he was believed to be the youngest MCPO in the Navy at the time. At the time of his retirement from the Navy in 1967 he was the senior noncommissioned officer in logistics and support for the Navy’s Polaris program and had received many awards and citations for his outstanding leadership and contributions to the efficiency of that program. Upon his retirement from the Navy, A.L. moved his family to Barling where he bought a small grocery store. A.L. and Maxine turned Corbin’s Thrifty Cash into a successful business as they served the people of Barling and the surrounding area for 15 years before selling the store and retiring in 1982. In 1983, after a brief retirement, A.L. and Maxine started a small medical equipment business out of their home in Barling. The business grew from a small garage operation to a large medical business with stores in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Missouri. They owned and operate HOME Medical Inc., in Fort Smith until their retirement in 1998. During this time, A.L. was also active as a lobbyist in Washington for home medical equipment where he positively impacted the rights of patients to be able to continue quality health care at home without having to be limited to hospital facilities. A.L. was considered an expert in the industry and was in demand as a consultant even after his retirement. A.L. Corbin loved the Lord with all his heart, soul, mind and strength and he lived as a testament of his faith. He also loved and had a deep devotion for his family and many friends that he had made over the years and maintained lasting friendships with his many Navy friends and their families. A.L. and Maxine served as an example of what a marriage should be. They were partners in everything and committed their love to each other for over 50 years. A.L. was a loving dad and “Papa.” He would tell you that with all of the success that he had in life, he placed his family above it all. The funeral service will be 12:30 p.m. today at East Side Baptist Church with burial at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith with full military honors under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be his nephews, Bob White, Dr. Hubert Spears, Billy Gene Sullivant, Johnny Corbin, Jimmy Sullivant, Russ Corbin, Mark Corbin, Jim Corbin, Jake Corbin and Kurt Corbin. Honorary pallbearers will be Jay Gasaway, Rollins Hoge, Gary Kuykendall, Lee Moore, Tommy Parker, Jeff Pressley, Dennis Robertson and Dr. Michael Wolfe. Memorial contributions may be made to the East Side Baptist Church, 2710 Massard Road, Fort Smith, AR 72903.

Contributed by William Highfill
Ft. Smith Times Record (online edition)
Tuesday, 07 February 2008
MAXINE FOSTER CORBIN

Maxine Foster Corbin, 77, of Fort Smith went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006, in Fort Smith. She was born Sept. 15, 1928, in Havana to Bill and Grace Foster. She was the widow of her lifelong friend and husband of 50 years, A.L. Corbin, for one day. She is survived by a daughter and her husband, Brenda and Steve Kesner, and a son and his wife, Ronnie and Sabrina Corbin, all of Fort Smith. She is survived by four sisters- in-law, Billie White and Jo Spears, both of Grenada, Miss., Thelma Sullivant and her husband Billie of Alexander, and Mary Ann Moudy and her husband Phil of Danville; three brothers-in-law, Don Corbin and his wife Joyce of Dardenelle, Jim Corbin of Russellville and Bob Corbin and his wife Claudia of Danville. She is also survived by four beautiful granddaughters who loved their “Nana” dearly, Sarah and Rebecca Kesner and Emily and Caroline Corbin, all of Fort Smith; and many wonderful nieces, nephews and friends. Maxine was preceded in death by her parents and brothers-in-law, John “Babe” Corbin and Hubert “Pop” Spears. Maxine was a homemaker, a Navy wife, a retired business owner and a member of East Side Baptist Church. Although Maxine grew up in Havana as an only child, she developed very close relationships with her cousins and many close friends from Yell County. She was a stand-out basketball player for Havana High School where she graduated in 1945 and was also Yell County Fair Queen. Upon graduation from high school she moved to Little Rock where she worked as a telephone operator for several years. She married A.L. Corbin in 1956 and began a life as a Navy wife and mom as they moved to duty stations in Las Vegas, San Diego, Charleston and Gourock, Scotland. During this time of A.L.’s military service, they made many close Navy friends and maintained those friendships over the years. Upon his retirement from the Navy, A.L. and Maxine moved their family to Barling where they bought a small grocery store. A.L. and Maxine turned Corbin’s Thrifty Cash into a successful business as they served the people of Barling and the surrounding area for 15 years before selling the store and retiring in 1982. In 1983, after a brief retirement, A.L. and Maxine started a small medical equipment business out of their home in Barling. The business grew from a small garage operation to a large medical business with stores in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Missouri. They owned and operated HOME Medical Inc. in Fort Smith until their retirement in 1998. Maxine loved the Lord with all of her heart, soul, mind and strength, and she lived her life as a testament of her faith. She also loved and had a deep devotion for her family and many friends. To Maxine, her many cousins were her brothers and sisters. She nurtured these close relationships and always kept in touch with her many Yell County and Navy friends. Maxine was a wonderful example to her family with a spirit of service and concern for others and was a loving wife, mom and “Nana.” She loved being “Nana” to her granddaughters and would probably say that was her special accomplishment in life. A.L. and Maxine were true soul mates, and their life together was the picture of a marriage as God intended. In 50 years of marriage they never had a cross word with each other. They loved each other dearly, raised a family, were best friends and were never apart. They have now begun on their wonderful eternal life of unspeakable joy together. The funeral service will be 12:30 p.m. today at East Side Baptist Church with burial at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Larry Brisco, Jim, Paul and David Martindale, Mike and Steve Foster, Rick, Brad and Mark Breen and Russell Rogers. Honorary pallbearers will be Jay Gasaway, Rollins Hoge, Gary Kuykendall, Lee Moore, Tommy Parker, Jeff Pressley, Dennis Robertson and Dr. Michael Wolfe. Memorial contributions may be made to the East Side Baptist Church, 2710 Massard Road, Fort Smith, AR 72903.

Contributed by William Highfill
Press Argus-Courier (online ediition)
Wednesday 26 November 2003
SHARRON COTHRAN

MILLTOWN — Sharron “Kathy” Cothran, 51, of Milltown died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2003, in a local hospital. She was a retired customer service manager at Wal-mart and a member of Midland First Assembly of God. Funeral will be 2 p.m. today at Midland First Assembly of God with burial at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Boothe under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. She is survived by her husband, Tom; a daughter, Amanda Cothran of the home; a son, Tim Cothran of Mansfield; her mother, Ruth Williams of Mansfield; two sisters, Violet Williams of Mansfield and Charlene Sudbury of Abbott; a brother, Dewey Williams of Huntington; and three grandchildren. Pallbearers will be the men of Midland First Assembly of God. Stateroom hours will be 9 a.m. to noon today at the funeral home.

Contributed by Sandi Suggs
BERTHA BLACKWELL KOONTZ CLARK

Note: Bertha was the daughter of Fount S. Blackwell and Annie Green Blackwell of Scott County.

Bertha Clark left this life as she lived each day, quietly. Deepest expressions of sympathy have been extended her sister and brother-in-law Ollie and Hershel Malone, also residents at Fisher's. Mrs. Clark's daughter, Doris Brown, lives in Anaheim. Bertha and Ollie's mother, Mrs. Annie Blackwell of Texas, and a brother in Kentucky were unable to come to California for funeral services. Coming from Texas were sister and her husband and a brother and his wife. Other survivors are three step-daughters, one step-son, five grandchildren and 12 step-grandchildren.

Contributed by William Highfill
Ft. Smith Times Record
(Online edition)
Monday, October 4, 2004
LEMUEL CRABTREE

WALDRON — The Rev. Lemuel Crabtree, 79, of Waldron, formerly of Mena, died Friday, Oct. 1, 2004. He was a Pentecostal minister. Funeral will be 10 a.m. today at the Salem Baptist Church in Nunley with burial at Nunley Cemetery under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena. He is survived by seven daughters, Mona Terrell of Danville, Dorothy Staley of Potter, Bonnie Gillean of Ronoake, Texas, Judy Hanselman of Mena, Betsy Ceja of Arlington, Texas, Josephine Weeks of Acorn and Julie Broch of Hatton; three sons, Theodore Crabtree of Wickes, Billy Crabtree of Springdale and Emmanuel Crabtree of Colorado; two sisters, Opal Strother of Ink and Maria Crabtree; 30 grandchildren and 21 great-granchildren.

Contributed by William Highfill
Ft. Smith Times Record (online edition)
Wednesday, 6 September 2006
RONALD CRANFIELD

HEAVENER — Ronald Cranfield, 67, of Heavener died Friday, Sept. 1, 2006, in Iowa City, Iowa. He was a lifelong resident of Heavener, a disabled veteran and member of Forrester Baptist Church. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Forrester Baptist Church with burial at Memorial Park Cemetery in Heavener under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener. He is survived by his wife, Frances; two daughters, Melinda Reynolds of College Station, Texas, and Melissa Cranfield of Heavener; three sons, David of Goosecreek, S.C., Douglas of Heavener and Dale of Benton, Mo.; two sisters, Jean Davis of Ceres, Calif., and Helen Anderson of Oklahoma City; a brother, Olen of Howe; 17 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Contributed by Allen Syler
Gazette State News Service
Unknown date
REBECCA CRAWFORD

Paris: Mrs. Rebecca Crawford, aged 59 of Paris died Thursday. She was a member of Paris First Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Jamie Crawford of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Carolyn Davis and Mrs. Joanne Hatcher, both of Paris, and Mrs. Linda Simon of West Helena; a stepson, Dr. John Crawford, of Arkadelphia; three brothers, Wendell Henderson of Waldron, Curtis Henderson of Indiana and Leming Henderson of California; three sisters, Mrs. Luretha Pinnell and Mrs. Ayline Sturdevant, both of Paris, and Mrs. Edgar Johnson of Hackett, and six grandchildren. Funeral was Saturday by Cox Funeral Service. (1974)

Contributed by William Highfill
Ft. Smith Times Record (online edition)
Wednesday, 18 January 2006
BOBBY CRUMP

WALDRON — Bobby Albert Crump, 66, of Waldron died Monday, Jan. 16, 2006, in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a member of the Elks and Eagle Lodge and was a constable for Mountain Township. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Chant Cemetery in Y-City. He is survived by his wife, Alma; two sons, Albert of Okmulgee, Okla., and Robert of Henryetta, Okla.; two stepdaughters, Lavone McDonald and Madge Vann, both of Furlow; stepmother, Jewell Crump; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Doug Sims, Matt Meismer, Pete Calvert, Preston Ison, Wayne Langley and Butch Perry. The body may be viewed 3 to 9 p.m. today.

Contributed by William Highfill
The News-Star (West Monroe, LA)
Thursday, 03 May 2007
MR. BRYCE EUVENE CRUMP

West Monroe, LA--Funeral services for Mr. Bryce Euvene Crump, 74, of West Monroe, will be at 2:00 PM on Monday, May 7, 2007, at Pentecostals of the Twin Cities with Pastor Mark Foster and Pastor Emeritus, Fred Foster officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mr. Crump was born July 7, 1932, in Boles, Arkansas, and went home to be with the Lord May 3, 2007, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center following a long battle with Leukemia. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, a retired Tool Pusher with ODECO Drilling Company, Faithful parishioner of Pentecostals of Twin City Church. He was a lifelong prankster till the end and he loved camping, hunting and fishing with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Burl and Hettie Crump, and by a brother, Jack Crump. Survivors include his beloved wife of 51 years, Betty Howell Crump; a daughter, Katherine Cooper and her husband, William Paul Cooper of Calhoun, sons, Gary Crump and his wife, Gloria Priam Crump of Connecticut; Bryce E. Crump and his wife, Valerie Crump of California; sisters, Lucille Gutierrez of North Carolina; Euvie Scott of Texas; Doris Ross of Arkansas; brother, Bobby Crump of Monroe; Grandchildren, Ricky Hendricks, Jr., Robin Linder Assouline, Kasey Linder, Nicholas Linder, Lindsey Linder, Bryce Crump, III, Bruce Lewis, Jr., Evan Moore, Quaid Crump, Sarah Crump; great grandson, Ricky Hendricks, III. The family requests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society. Pallbearers are Bobby Crump, Jr., Stanley Crump, Delbert Crump, Bryce Crump, III, Ricky Hendricks, Jr., and Nicholas Linder. Honorary Pallbearers are Jimmy Dale Sims, Huey Whellis, Charles Walker, David Carlise, and Charles McQuillian. Special thanks to Dr. Scott Barron and Dr. Steven McMahan. The family will receive friends on Sunday evening, May 6, 2007, from 4:00PM-8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.