Contributed Obituaries, "C" Surnames

MISCELLANEOUS SCOTT COUNTY OBITUARIES
SURNAME "C"

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Last Updated 5 January 2014

Contributed by William Highfill
Quad City Times (on line edition)
Davenport, Iowa
Tuesday, 06 April 2010
MICHAEL CAMPAGNA

EAST MOLINE � Funeral services for Michael J. Campagna, 87, formerly of East Moline, are 10 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Silvis. Burial is in Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline, where the East Moline American Legion Post 227 will conduct military honors. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at Van Hoe Funeral Home Ltd., East Moline. Memorials may be made to St. Jude�s Children�s Hospital. Mike died Sunday, April 4, 2010, at Illini Restorative Care, Silvis. He was born January 3, 1923, in East Moline, the son of Joseph and Maria Sparcio Campagna. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He married Melba Hawkins on June 29, 1969, in East Moline. She died December 14, 1998. He had worked for 28 years as an engineer for the former Rock Island Lines. Mike enjoyed playing golf, gardening and had many fond memories from when he ran Mike�s Ice Cream Parlor in East Moline. Survivors include his children and spouses, Rose and David Durham, Rock Island, Harold and Lottie Scott, Waldron, Ark., and Bernie Schrieber, Muskegon, Michigan; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, Joseph Campagna, Silvis, Tony Campagna, Silvis, and Frank Campagna, of Arkansas; and a sister, Catherine Spies, Buffalo, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his wife Melba and a grandson Keith Tumosa.

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
Thursday, 10 February 2011 (online edition)
BARBARA SAMANTHA CANO

Barbara Samantha Cano, born October 3, 1988, went to be with God on Sunday, January 30, 2011. She is survived by her loving parents, Nicolas J. Cano from Los Lunas, NM and Julie A. Reger from San Diego, California; brother, Brennan Barbieur; sister, Jilyssa Reger; loving paternal grandparents, Armando and Dolores Cano; maternal grandmother, Ruth Bostworth-Sosebee and her husband, Tommy Sosebee, from Waldron, Arkansas; paternal great-grandmother, Rosita Gabaldon; aunt and nina, Rosita Olmstead and her husband, Jeff; aunt, Jenni Craig, and her husband, Phillip; her God daughter, Melissa; cousins, Yvette, Stephanie, Justin, Jessica, Joel, Samuel, Ella, and Lucy; and many cousins, uncles, and aunts too numerous to name. She was preceded in death by maternal grandmother (namesake), Barbara Ann Bosworth; maternal grandfather, Thomas H. Bosworth; loving godfather, Jaime R. Gonzales; and paternal great- grandfather, (Tata) Rafael Gabaldon. Barbara was a pre-med student at the University of California San Diego (UCSD), attending her final year of study in Physiology and Neuroscience with a minor in social health care issues. She planned on attending medical school thereafter in pursuit of becoming a neurosurgeon. She was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She was also a volunteer for Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, CA. Barbara was a 2007 Los Lunas High School graduate and a member of the National Honor Society. Barbara was a young and passionate girl. She had high aspirations and believed that she could make a difference in this world, one step at time, as a doctor and as a loving compassionate person. Barbara brought so much joy into this world, especially with her infectious smile and loving spirit. She will be missed beyond time itself but will rest in the arms of God's love forever. Rosary / Prayer Service will be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2011, 7:30 p.m., at San Clemente Catholic Church, 244 Luna Avenue, Los Lunas, NM 87031. Funeral Service will be on Thursday, February 10, 2011, 10:00 a.m., at San Clemente Catholic Church. A celebration of Barbara's life will take place in San Diego in the near future. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Barbara S. Cano Memorial Fund, Wells Fargo, 1027 Main Street, Los Lunas, NM 87031. Information will follow at a later date. Please visit our online guestbook for Barbara at www.RememberTheirStory.com. FRENCH 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333

Contributed by William Highfill
Ft. Smith Times Record (online edition)
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
FLOYD R. CARLTON

Floyd R. Carlton, 69, of Fort Smith entered into rest Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, in Fort Smith. He was born May 24, 1940, in Mansfield, the son of the late Samuel and Daisy Carlton. He was a retired brokerage manager for Acme Brick, a member of New Heights Baptist Church in Alma and was a local gospel and country musician. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Pat of the home; daughter, Tane Cox and husband Pete of Charleston; son, Todd R. Carlton and wife Laurie of Lavaca; brother, Mick Carlton and wife Mary of Mansfield; and grandchildren, Bethaney Bonewell and husband Rowdy of Huntersville, N.C., and Shane Guzman and Cade Carlton, both of Lavaca. He was preceded in death by a sister, Arlene Litchford, and a brother William J. (Billy Joe) Carlton. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, at Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith with interment at Hartford Memorial Park officiated by Brother Jimmy Morrison and the Rev. Carl Cheshier. Pallbearers will be Tommy Wilson, J.W. Thompson, Bill Randolph, Bob Garrett, Jamie Flurry and Bobby Burkhart. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Whisenhunt, Harold Stallings, Ray Pittman, Frank Payton, James Owens, D.J. Lincks, Wayne Redden and John Rissinger. Family will receive friends 6 until 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 3291 S. Thompson, Suite D-104, Springdale, AR 72764

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, Friday, 06 June 2008
JOE KENT CARR, SR.

Joe Kent Carr Sr., 78, of Mansfield passed away Thursday, June 5, 2008, in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a born-again Christian, cattle farmer and an Army veteran of the Korean War. Graveside service was Thursday, June 5, 2008, at Pine Log Cemetery under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Carr of the home; one son, Joe Kent Carr Jr. of Lucas; three daughters, Nancy Basham of Lucas, Yvonne Witcher of Witcherville and Kris Burgett of Mansfield; one brother, Johnny Carr of Ellijay, Ga.; nine grandchildren, Andrea Edwards, Amy King, Andrew Efurd, Kellie Witcher, Kevin Witcher, Rachel Burgett, Lauren Lee, Cordell Carr and Jordan Carr; and two great-grandchildren, Allyson Edwards and Landon Lee.

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 Debbie Johnson
The Heavener Ledger, page 6
11 April 1968
FLORA CAUTHEN

Funeral service for Mrs. Flora Mae Cauthen, 81, Summerfield, who died Friday at a Poteau hospital was held at 2 p.m. Monday at Summerfield Baptist Church. Burial was at Heavener Memoria Park by Dowden Funeral Home. Mrs. Cauthen was born May 23, 1885 at Hon, Ark. Rev. Herman Highfill of Hugo officiated at funeral services. Mrs. Cauthen was a lifetime area resident and a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include six sons, Jim Ollar, Holdgen, Linnie Cauthen of Mulberry, Duvall Cauthen of Edmond, and Estel, Edmond and John all of the home; four daughters, Mrs. George Bourne, Concordia, Kan., Mrs. Lee Elwood, Wister, and Chlorene and Irene, both of the home; one brother, Elmer Himes, Oklahoma City; 19 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.

The Oklahoman
23 July 2009
BILLIE FAYE CENCARIK

Billie Faye Cencarik, born 5/3/36 in Sardis, OK to the late Claude & Nona (McCormack) Wilkins, departed this life 7/21/09 in Oklahoma City, OK. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband Michael J. Cencarik; daughter and son-in-law Kay & Greg Gilbreath of Tuttle, OK; son & daughter-in-law Tim & Robin Cencarik of Arlington, TX; grandsons Michael A. & Matthew N. Cencarik of Arlington, TX; brother Raymond Wilkins of Newalla, OK; & many extended family members and friends. As a youth she attended University Heights Baptist Church in OKC where she met many lifelong friends. She was baptized in Our Lady's Catholic Church, OKC in 1958. Billie's career began as a bookkeeper for banks in OKC and her career as a bookkeeper ended with furriers in Dallas. Her loving and generous spirit will be missed. Her memories will live in all our hearts. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 2009 at Bill Eisenhour Southeast Chapel with interment at Sunny Lane Cemetery.

Contributed by Debbie Johnson
The Heavener Ledger, page 4
28 August 1969
J.T. CHADWICK

Funeral service for J.T.Chadwick, 64, employee of the Kansas City Southern Lines, was conducted Sunday afternoon in the Church of the Nazarene here. Active in work of the Church of the Nazarene, Mr. Chadwick had held several offices, and been a member for 43 years. He worked here with the track crews of the KCS. Mr. Chadwick died August 21 in the LeFlore County Memorial Hospital, Poteau. Rev. Clyde Tankersley, pastor of the church, officiated at funeral rites. Burial was in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery at Cove, Ark. Survivors include his wife, of the home; two brothers and one sister. Bill Holliday of Chico, Calif. was a step-son and grew up in the home here.

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 fianc�, 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
Heavener (OK) Ledger
Thursday, 26 November 2009 p. 10
THOMAS CHERRY

Thomas Arthur Cherry, 97, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2009, in Poteau. He was born July 5, 1912, in Huntington, Arkansas, the only child of Thomas Arthur Cherry and Rhoda Pearl Hodges Cherry. He graduated Mansfield High School in 1930 and attended the University of Arkansas where he was a member of Theta Kappa Nu fraternity. In 1933, he left the University to go into retail business. Later he worked for Reynolds Davis Wholesale Grocery in Ft. Smith, Ark., managed Ouachita Grocery in Camden. Ark., then moved to Poteau in 1959. His business he operated with his son Steve, Cherry Wholesale Grocery, closed in 1986. He was a member of Kiwanis Club for over 50 years, and a long-time member and worker of the United Methodist Circle and the Methodist Men�s organization. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm. On Friday, November 27th at the United Methodist Church in Poteau, under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Visitation will be held Thursday, November 26th between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., at Evans and Miller Funeral Home in Poteau. He is survived by two sons, Tom Cherry and his wife Norma, of St. Simon�s Island, Georgia, Steve Cherry and wife Gloria, of Poteau; one son-in-law, Robert Landfair, of Tillar, Ark.; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Mary Neal Jones Cherry, two daughters, Carol Landfair and Linda Roseman.

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 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
Poteau Daily News (online edition)
Tuesday, 17 March 2009
MAHALA JANE CLARK

Mahala Jane (Janie) Clark, 93, of Duncan, formerly of Poteau, passed away March 14, 2009, in Duncan. She was born Dec. 15, 1915, in Jean, Texas, to John David and Cordia Mae (Newman) Doyle. She married Marion Ashby Clark on March 14, 1938. She gave birth to ten children, one of whom died in infancy. Although she had little formal education she was gifted by her God with wisdom, strength and joy of spirit. Her life always revolved around her God who filled her with joy and her family with whom she shared that joy generously and tirelessly. She was greatly admired by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband Marion Ashby Clark; a son Johnny; a granddaughter Shannon (Clark) Cloar; brothers and sisters. She is survived by her nine children, Marion David Clark and wife Sheryl, Vincy Mae Hannaman and husband Roderick, Deta Jane Freeman and husband Carroll, Edith Marie Turner, Alana Ruth Stinson and husband Edward, Jonathan Roy Clark and wife Zula, Brenda Joy Keller and husband Michael, Harold Glen Clark and wife Bobbie, Dennis Cody Clark; a brother Jesse Doyle; 35 grandchildren; 58 great- grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous other relatives, friends and loved ones. Services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Immanuel Baptist Church of Poteau, with Elders Cal Kennedy, Steve Jackson and Dennis Kreie officiating. Pallbearers will be Marion David Clark, Jonathan Roy Clark, Harold Glen Clark, Dennis Cody Clark, Roderick Hannaman, Carroll Freeman, Edward Stinson and Michael Keller. Interment will follow service at Lamb Cemetery, Waldron, Ark. Services are under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home, Poteau.

Contributed by Marcene Ammons Blatt
Unknown Fort Smith Arkansas Newspaper
Sunday, April 1, 1922
CLEAVER

M.A. Cleaver was well known in the southern part of the county, died at his home in Greenwood Thursday afternoon. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon and interment was made in the Liberty Cemetery. Rev. A.L. Lark, pastor of the Greenwood Methodist church officiated. The deceased was born in Illinois and came to Arkansas with his parents when a young boy. His marriage to Miss Dora Davis took place in Burnville, Arkansas in 1876. Besides his wife, Mr. Cleaver has five sons, Tom, Grand Junction, Colo.; Norman, Omaha, Nebr.; Ed, Muskogee, Okla.; Ben, Fort Smith; Jesse Cleaver of Greenwood and two daughters, Mrs. Leita Ratteree of Muskogee and Mrs. Stell Oldham of Fort Smith. The special music for the funeral service was in charge of Dan Stewart, Pierce Bassett and Lee Dean of Greenwood, a final request of Mr. Cleaver.

Contributed by Debbie Johnson
Heavener Ledger, page 5
20 March 1969
MARY COGBURN

Funeral service for Mary Geneva Cogburn, 80, was conducted Saturday afternoon in the Heart O' Hills Baptist Church near Summerfield. She died March 12 in the Poteau hospital. Rev. O.J. Looper officiated at services with burial in the Summerfield Cemetery under direction of Dowden Funeral Home. Born October 27, 1888 in Arkansas, Mrs. Cogburn had been a resident of Summerfield for some 55 years. Survivors include four sons, Dewey of Summerfield, Oather of Spiro, Prentiss of Oxnard, Calif., Marshall of New Hall, Calif.; three daughters, Lona Robinson of Summerfield, Opal Hemphill and Bonnie Newton, both of Kansas City; three brothers, Dave McGee of Wilburton, George McGee of Albion, and Tom of Clayton; two sisters, Ida Booth of Hugo and Bessie Dixon of Ardmore; 18 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren.

Contributed by William Highfill
Fort Smith Times-Record (online edition)
Friday, 02 January 2009
RUTH CORBELL

ALMA � Ruth Marie Corbell, 75, of Alma died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008, in Alma. She was born July 11, 1933, in Acorn. She was a housewife and a Baptist. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Chant Cemetery near Y City, with cremation under the direction of Smith Mortuary of Charleston. She is survived by two daughters, Eva Metcalf of Bluffton and Patricia Dimarco of Mulberry; three sons, Tommy Thompson of Mulberry, Harold Thompson of Van Buren and Billy Thompson of Alma; two sisters, Bonnie Smelly of Longview, Texas, and Thelma Hall of Boles; one brother, J.T. Rogers of Boles; 16 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Kevin Cogner, Billy Thompson Jr., Roger Kuykendall, David Thompson, Michael Thompson, Justin Thompson, Shawn Polly and Tommy Thompson Jr.

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 William Highfill
Ft. Smith Times Record (online edition)
Sunday, 14 March 2010
JOE BILL COTNER

Joe Bill Cotner, 72, of Huntington passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2010, at a Fort Smith hospital. He was born Feb. 21, 1938, and was preceded in death by his parents, G.D. and Helen Cotner; and nephews, Robert Neal Bucella and Joshua Kimbrell. Joe was a retired diesel mechanic for Ryder Trucking Co. in Fort Smith and had also worked for McDonald Douglas in Tulsa. He was multiskilled and talented, and he was very much an entrepreneur, operating a TV repair shop in Drummond, Okla., Cotner Laundry in Mansfield, and JoCo�s Fast Food, JoCo�s Pizza and Discount Video, all in Huntington. He was much loved by his family and friends. He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Evelyn; his son, Joe W. Cotner and wife Joyce of Tulsa; and two daughters, Karen Jones and husband Mark of Van Buren and Carmen Oxford and husband Jeff of Witcherville. He also leaves six grandchildren and one great-grandchild, all very much loved by their grandpa. Joe is also mourned by one sister, Betty Bucella of Witcherville; and two brothers, Tom Cotner of Mansfield and Jim Cotner of Fort Smith. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 15, 2010, at Fellowship Baptist Church in Witcherville with the Rev. Gary Martin and the Rev. John M. Maxwell officiating. Cremation will follow the service under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. Visitation will be today from 5 to 8 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home in Mansfield.

Contributed by William Highfill
Ft. Smith Times-Record (online edition)
Wednesday, 17 June 2009
CHARLIE COX

MANSFIELD � Charlie �C.D.� Cox, 89, of Mansfield died Friday, June 12, 2009, in Greenwood. He was a retired truck driver with the Sebastian County Road Department. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery in Sulphur, Okla. He is survived by his wife, Vina; three daughters, Shirley Bell of Oklahoma City, Flossie Cox of the home and Lucy Goodrich of San Manuel, Ariz.; two sons, Jimmy Cox of Indio, Calif., and Johnny Cox of New Castle, Ind.; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. The body may be viewed from 1 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

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.

Contributed by William Highfill
The Oklahoman
11 January 2011 (online edition)
LEE ROYCE CRUTCHFIELD

Lee Royce Crutchfield, 82 years of age, of Choctaw, Oklahoma, passed away at his home on January 9, 2011, surrounded by many family friends. He was born in Earlsboro, Oklahoma, on August 6, 1928, the 5th of six children, Royce attended elementary school in Waldron, AR, and graduated high school from Mabelvale, AR. During the Korean War, he served in the U.S. Army. He graduated from OSU in 1956 with a degree in Animal Husbandry. Royce taught in the Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District for 22 years, initially as a science teacher and then as a Vo-Ag and CVET teacher. He and his family have lived in Choctaw for 50 yrs. Aside from teaching, Royce was an entrepreneur at heart, always full of ideas, inventions, and new business opportunities. Royce is survived by his wife of 56 yrs., Ruth (Gray) Crutchfield, 4 children: Keith (wife, Maitha), Neal (wife, Betty), David, all of Choctaw; and Lisa Cummins (husband, Mike) of Burleson, TX; 6 grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 16 step-great grandchildren; his sisters, Leah Campbell, Doris Deatherage, and Alberta Ward, and his sister-in-law, Katherine Crutchfield, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Lala Crutchfield; his brother, Carmel Crutchfield; and his sister, Ouida Blackwood. Viewing will be Tues., Jan. 11, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be at the First Baptist Church, Choctaw, OK, on Wed., Jan. 12, at 2 p.m. Interment will be Elmwood Cemetery in Choctaw. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Okla. Medical Research Foundation, www.omrf.ouhsc.edu

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