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 Combs Cemetery    (Izard County, Arkansas)


 

History

 

Combs Cemetery had its beginning in about 1883 with the donation of a 5-acre parcel of land by Robert Combs.  In June of 1883, Edna Elizabeth (Campbell) Combs, the wife of Robert Combs, became the first person to be buried at Combs Cemetery.

On May 14, 1960 the Combs Cemetery Association was formed with the charter to care for and maintain the Combs Cemetery.  At that time, the following officers were elected:

  • Ralph Combs (President, d.1985)
  • E.K. Richardson (Vice President)
  • Joe Campbell (Treasurer, d.1993)
  • R.C. Blankenship (Secretary)
  • Jackson "Joe" Combs, Jr. (Caretaker, d.1980).

Combs Cemetery Association

In 1980, the Combs Chapel (pictured below) was built on the property.  This 24'x42' building can accommodate approximately 100 people and is used as a place to hold funerals.

Combs Cemetery Chapel

Chapel at Combs Cemetery

As of July 2003, there are over 640 people buried in the Combs Cemetery.


 

Help Support the Combs Cemetery

 

The upkeep and maintenance of the Combs Cemetery relies upon support and donations from those with an interest in preserving the cemetery, such as yourself. If you would like to have a part in helping to maintain the Combs Cemetery, please contact the Combs Cemetery Association directly at the following address:

Combs Cemetery Association

HC 77 Box 530

Melbourne, Arkansas 72556



 

Combs Cemetery Association Annual Meeting

 

The annual meeting of the Combs Cemetery Association is held on the 2nd Saturday of May in Melbourne, Arkansas.  For more information, contact the Combs Cemetery Association.


 

 


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