Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Frank A. Cogburn
February 26, 1944 - July 9, 2013
Frank A. Cogburn, 69, of Danville, AR, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at his home with his family by his side. He was born
February 26, 1944 in Muskogee, OK. He was a 1962 graduate of Los Cruces, New Mexico High School. Frank married
Carol Epling on November 29, 1995 in Bullhead City, AZ. He was a driver for Mobley Ready Mix. Frank loved to build things including building his own home. He was preceded in death by his mother & step-father, Louise Marie and Bill Tanye; two stepsons, Charles and Robert Radcliff.
Survivors include his wife Carol Cogburn of Danville; three daughters, Melissa Salando & husband Steve of Las Vegas, NV, Sherry & Terrie Cogburn both of Las Vegas, NV; three grandchildren, Matthew & Christopher Salando both of Las Vegas, NV, Rick Radcliff and wife Vanessa of Clarksville; two brothers, Roy Cogburn and wife Linda of New Mexico, Fred Cogburn and wife Barbara of Dardanelle; sister, Margaret Braham and husband Jim of Russellville; two great-grandchildren, Alexis and Zoey Radcliff of Clarksville.
No service is scheduled at this time.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service.
Ruby Mae Johnson
June 16, 1918 - August 6, 2013
Ruby Mae Johnson, 95, a resident of Russellville, died Tuesday, August 6, 2013, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville.
She was born
June 16, 1918, in Yell County to William Issac "Ike" and Ethel Dora Underwood Cossey. She was a member of the Fair Park Baptist Church where she served in whatever capacity was needed. She enjoyed painting, dancing, interior decorating, playing with her dog, quilting and spending time with her sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Lewis Gray and Jeff Johnson; an infant sister, Ruby Mae Cossey; an infant brother; two brothers, William Cossey and Bill Cossey; two sisters, Mary Ethel Foshee and Gertrude Burt.
Survivors include two sisters, Allie Mae Sunseri of Modesto, California and Modean Claypool of North Little Rock; and numerous nephews and nieces and extended family.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, August 9, 2013, at the Humphrey Chapel with Pastor Todd Davis and Pastor Rick Balentine officiating. Burial will be in Bell’s Chapel Cemetery
near Atkins by Humphrey Funeral Service.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Arkansas River Valley Hospice Home, 2405 East Parkway, Suite 3, Russellville, Arkansas 72802.
Raymond Lee Proctor
May 7, 1921 - July 28, 2013
Raymond Lee Proctor, 92, of Russellville, AR, died Sunday, July 28, 2013 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, AR. The son of John and Nettie Mae Brown Proctor, he was born
May 7, 1921 in Scottsville, AR. Raymond always enjoyed Gardening, hunting deer and fox, and fishing. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years Delena Inez Hamilton Proctor his parents; two grandsons Robert Proctor and Jonathan Hudson; three sisters; and two brothers.
Left to cherish his memory are three sons Delbert Proctor & wife Brenda of Hector, Micheal Proctor & wife Elenore of South Gate, Ca; Danny Proctor & wife Pat of Fort Smith; four girls Edna Laymon & husband Bobby of Niangua, Mo, Kay Dunn & husband Billy of Russellville; Barbara Goree of Russellville, Kristy Newport & husband Paul of Russellville; 17 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and one brother Joe Proctor of Scottsville.
Graveside Service will be held at 10:00AM, Thursday, August 1, 2013 at Goates Cemetery. Reverend Leroy Muncy and Reverend Devoe Campbell will officiate. Burial will follow at Goates Cemetery
in Scottsville, AR by Humphrey Funeral Service.
James "Perk" Floyd Dickson
August 17, 1921 - July 27, 2013
James "Perk" Floyd Dickson, 91, of Plainview, AR, went home to be with his Lord Saturday, July 27, 2013. The son of Walker and Beadie Dickson, he was born
August 17, 1921 in Hollis. He married
Dorothy Lancaster Humphreys on September 8, 1956 at Greenville, MS and worked as a heavy equipment operator with Weyerhauser. He was a member of the Valley Home Baptist Church in Hollis and the fox hunters association. He enjoyed hunting, bluegrass music and especially spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Dorothy Womack; and brothers, Charles Dickson and Ervin Dickson.
Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years, Dorothy Dickson of Hollis; five children, Earl Humphreys and wife Frankie of Caglesville, Ann Rucker of Hollis, Joyce Romines and husband Tommy of Caglesville, Sue King and husband Glen of Centerville and Kathy Roland and husband Charles of Perryville; two brothers, Robert Dickson of Watson and Raymond Dickson of Jessieville; two sisters, Wilma Pardon of Fayetteville, TN and Lillian Millard and husband Cliffard of Hot Springs; 13 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends.
Funeral Service will be held at 2:00PM, Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at the Hollis Pentecostal Church. Brother Jimmy Scott will officiate. Burial will be at Hawk Cemetery
in Hollis by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be from 6-8PM, on Tuesday, at the funeral home in Russellville. Memorials may be made to Hawk Cemetery, c/o Ann Rucker, 1958 Hwy 7 S, Plainview, AR 72857.
Faye Reddell
September 23, 1939 - July 25, 2013
Faye Reddell, 73, a resident of Dover, died Thursday, July 25, 2013, at the Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville. She was born
September 23, 1939, near Pelsor to Wash and Biddie Sipes Freeman. She married
the Rev. Clinton Reddell on July 13, 1954 at Lurton, Arkansas. She was a line worker with Del Monte (ConAgra) for several years. She was a member of Oakland Heights Assembly of God Church in Russellville. Faye enjoyed playing the guitar and singing gospel music. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her beloved husband of 59 years Rev. Clinton Reddell of Dover; a son, Rev. Christopher Reddell & wife Heidi of Dover; two grandchildren; Kaleigh Reddell & Christian Reddell both of Dover; four sisters; one brother and a host of extended family and friends.
Funeral Service will be held at 2:00PM, Monday, July 29, 2013 at Calvary Temple Assembly of God Church. Rev. Roy Chisum, Rev. Mike Chisum, Rev. Bob Chisum and Mack Reddell will officiate. Burial will be at McFadden Cemetery
in Dover, AR by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, on Sunday, at the funeral home.
Active pallbearers will be Carroll Swain, Jim Watson, Orren Davis, Benny Parks, Ricky Freeman, and Kassen Jamell.
Honorary pallbearers will be Faye's Nephews.
Michael Thomas Denton
October 29, 1947 - May 6, 2005
Michael Denton, 57, of Russellville, died Friday, May 6, 2005 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born
October 29, 1947 in Paris. He worked for several years as a salesman for Cornwell Tools. He was a member of the West Side Church of Christ and was preceded in death by his father.
He is survived by his mother, Betty McDowell Grinder of Russellville, Arkansas; two daughters, Melissa Cole of Strong, Arkansas and Laurie Clark of Crosset, Arkansas; three grandchildren; one sister, Sammie McDowell of Steamboat Springs, Colorado; three brothers, James McDowell of Oppelo, Arkansas, John Denton of Fordyce, Arkansas, and Tony Denton of Tinsman, Arkansas; and many other loved ones and friends.
Funeral will be at 2:00 PM Monday, May 9, 2005 at Humphrey Chapel. Bro. Dan Lightfoot and Bro. Bruce Grice will officiate. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery
at Russellville by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Camp Caudle, P.O. Box 1084, Russellville, AR 72811
Henry Chronister
January 31, 1936 - May 17, 2013
Henry Chronister, 77, of Gravel Hill, died Friday, May 17, 2013 at the Atkins Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The son of Hobart and Thelma Nowlin Chronsiter, he was born
January 31, 1936 in Gravel Hill. He was a 1954 graduate of Dover High School and was awarded the outstanding male athlete award his senior year. He was inducted in to the Dover Schools Sports Hall of Fame in 2012. He was a United States Army Veteran and was stationed in Korea after the war ended. Henry worked in telephone construction for GTE and retired after 29 years of service. He was president of the Communications Workers of America Local 6573 in Western Arkansas for eleven years. He served on the Dover School Board for 10 years and was of the Free Will Baptist faith. He enjoyed singing, bowling, deer hunting and especially watching his grandson, Robert playing sports. He was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Bobby Dean Boren; brother, Rayburn Chronister; four sisters, Bonnie Trout, Earlene Simpson, Jettie Burris and Martha Jewel Rickett.
Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, Betty Chronister; daughter, Paula Boren of Atkins; grandson, Robert Henry Boren of Atkins; four brothers, Harold Chronister of Gravel Hill, Wendell Chronister and wife Ann of Troy, MO, H. S. Chronister of Fort Smith, Calvin Chronister and wife Phyllis of Dardanelle; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Humphrey Chapel in Russellville. Reverend Troy Coffman will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8PM on Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Paschall Cemetery
near Moreland under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Pallbearers are Robert Boren, Jerry Chronister, Clinton Chronister, Randy Hollis, Samuel Hollis and Greg Collins. Honorary Pallbearers are Dennis Edwards, Randy Teeter, Carroll Norris, Mike Bartlett, Amos Hollis, Jimmy Pullen, James Robert Hankins, Don Hudson, J.W. Collins, Vernon Howard, Stan Berry, Jim Hill, members of the Waldo Deer Camp and coffee drinkers at Hardees on West Main.
Evelyn Robertson
September 28, 1919 - September 16, 2013
Evelyn Berry Robertson, 93, of Russellville, AR, died Monday, September 16, 2013 surrounded by her loving family at her home in Russellville, AR. The daughter of James and Maude Finchum Berry, she was born
September 28, 1919 in Pope County. She married
Woodrow D. Robertson on October 2, 1937 in Russellville. Evelyn was a Christian and attended church at The Journey. She enjoyed puzzles, quilting, sewing, and taking care of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Woodrow D. Robertson; her parents; and a brother Jesse Lee Berry.
Left to cherish her memory are two daughters Joyce Littlejohn & husband Clinton of Russellville and Jo Robertson of Russellville; two grandchildren Rebecca Ann Moore of Russellville and Lena Littlejohn of Atkins; two great-grandchildren Robert Allen Moore of Russellville and Christopher Eugene Littlejohn of Russellville; two nieces Margaret Bell of San Manuel, Az and Shirley Berry of San Manuel, Az; a nephew Dan Berry of Prescott, Az; and many other nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service will be held at 10:00AM, Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at Humphrey Chapel. Rev. Larry Pyle will officiate. Burial will be at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Russellville, AR by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, on Tuesday, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 2405 E. Parkway Ste-3, Russellville, AR 72802.
W. A. Berg
September 20, 1925 - September 20, 2013
The Reverend W. A. Berg, 88, of Russellville, finished his race and went home to be with his Lord Friday, September 20, 2013 at the Veterans Hospital in Little Rock. The son of Dave and Bessie Berg, he was born
September 20, 1925 in Arkansas County. He was a United States Army Veteran of World War II and also served in the Army National Guard. He was an ordained minister with Assemblies of God for over 60 years. His accomplishments include raising his family and faithfully serving the Lord. He was a member of the Damascus Assembly of God Church, the American Legion, Rogers-Rye Post 2283 Veterans of Foreign Wars and a lifetime charter member of the Washington DC National World War II Memorial. He enjoying going to church, antiquing, raising farm animals and especially spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. W. A. was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, OcaDean Berg; his daughter, Diane Berg; his mother, Bessie Berg; and two siblings; Evalena Shumate and Jackie Berg.
Survivors include his two daughters, Scharlette L. Maxwell, Alvine L. Caldwell and husband Terry both of Russellville; three grandchildren, Roger D. Gray and wife Betty, Danielle Gray, both of Russellville and Shawn Caldwell and wife, Grace of Hope; five great-grandchildren, Dalton Gray and wife Elexus of Okinawa, Japan; Dusty Gray, Elliot Metz, Gracie Metz, all of Russellville, and Mia Caldwell of Hope; three sisters, Anna Salley, Dora Inman and Kathryn Stiers; two brothers, Floyd Berg and Junior Berg; sister-in-law, Juanita North; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extend family.
Funeral Service will be held at 2:00PM, Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at First Assembly of God Church in Russellville. Rev Larry Moore will officiate. Burial will be at Bowden Cemetery
in Pottsville by Humphrey Funeral Service. Full military honors will be provided. Visitation will be from 6 to 8:00PM, on Monday, at the funeral home. Pallbearers are Darrel May, T. R. Hayes, Ronnie Hayes, Randy Hayes, Johnny May and Orville Berg.
