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Delia Hogue; age 94 of North Little Rock, died Thursday, February 2, 2006 at Baptist Memorial Medical Center in North Little Rock. She was a homemaker, mother, and was a retired Salesperson for Dillards. She was born in Yell County on January 1, 1912 daughter of the late Thomas and Exie Reed Dart.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Hogue; infant sister, Mary Ruth Dart; sister, Ela Lipe; brothers, Melvin Dart, James Dart, Sam Dart, Carl Reed Dart; grandson, Chucky Hoge; son-in-law, Arthur "Buddy" Lawrence.
Survivors include a daughter, Emma Sue Lawrence of North Little Rock, AR; son and daughter-in-law, Charles Dewey and Lena Hogue of Belleville, AR; brother and sister-in-law, Lee and Emalene Dart of Belleville; 10 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and lifelong friends.
Graveside services were held Monday, February 6, 2006 at Russell Cemetery in Belleville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 8, 2006)
Marilyn Scroggins Hogue, 55, of Malvern, departed this mortal life and entered the gates of heaven on Friday morning November 14, 2003. Born May 30, 1948, in England, AR., she is the daughter of Doris M. Wright Scroggins and the late James M. Scroggins of Plainview, AR. A long time resident of the Glen Rose community of Hot Spring County and a valued member of the Glen Rose High School faculty, she was a devoted Christian and a current member of the Glen Rose Assembly of God Church. Her life was an exceptional example of integrity, loyalty, true love and devotion to God, her family, church, many friends and the community. For many years, she was very active and faithful in working with the children's ministries of the churches she attended.
She is survived by her high school sweetheart and husband of 35 years, John T. Hogue Sr. of Glen Rose; her son, John T. Hogue, Jr. daughter-in-law Caroline Gossett Hogue and one granddaughter, Chloe of Plainview; her daughter Allison Lea Hogue-Brown, son-in-law Jeff Brown and two grandsons, Dalton and Garrett of Benton; her brother, Raymond Scroggins of Little Rock; her sister, Dorthea Andrews of Plainview and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends A celebration of Mrs. Hogue's exemplary life was held Monday, November 17, at Ashby's Chapel in Benton with Rev. Dan Flora officiating. Interment was in Fairplay Cemetery in Glen Rose. Pallbearers were Michael Millwood, James Scroggins, John Scroggins, Jason Taylor, Travis Wooten and Jim Hogue. Honorary pallbearers were Mrs. Hogue s friends and associates from the Glen Rose School Faculty. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be directed to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1100 North University Ave. Suite 255, Little Rock, AR, 72207, in memorial of Marilyn Ho (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 19, 2003)
William Franklin Hogue, age 76, of Gravelly, AR died Thursday, December 7, 2000 at his home in Gravelly, AR. He was born October 16, 1924 in Barber, Scott County, AR to the late Joel and Ana Johnson Hogue. He was a retired farmer, a WWII Army Air Corp. Veteran, a 32 Degree Mason and a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Dardanelle, AR.
He is survived by, his wife, Beda Rhoades Hogue; one son, Billy Hogue of Springfield, AR; one sister, Allena Rhoades of California; two grandchildren, Tina Marie Hogue and William Joel Hogue.
Services were December 11, 2000 at the Cornwell Chapel in Danville, AR with Rev. John James and Rev. Ernie Bryan officiating. Interment was in the Young Gravelly Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 13, 2000)
Mrs. Jean Hokhold, age 70, of Dardanelle, AR died Sunday, March 30, 1997 at AMI St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville. She was born December 3, 1926, in Freemont, OH to the late Lester and Florence Smith Fought. She was a homemaker and mother and a member of the Lutheran Church.
She was preceded in death by a son, Eric Henry.
Survivors include husband, Juluis Hokhold; daughter, Michelle Henry, of Green Forest, AR; two sisters, Eillen Bauer of Freemont, OH and Mary Ann Heck of Lindsey, OH; three step-sons, Michael Hokhold of Hector, AR, Edward Hokhold of Little Rock, AR and Joseph Hokhold of Corona, CA; a step-daughter, Charlotte Powell of Searcy, AR; three grandchildren and several nephews and nieces.
Service was April 1, 1997 at the Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Steve Galbow officiating. Interment will be in Lindsey, OH. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 2, 1997)
Hattie P. George Holbrook, 87, of Ola, AR, died Saturday, May 17, 2003 at St. Vincent's Medical in Little Rock. The daughter of A. K. and Nancy Elizabeth Sullivan George, she was born April 11, 1916 in Yell County. She was the widow of the late Rufus B. Holbrook and was also preceded in death by her parents and 3 brothers, Frank George, Hay den George and Rufus George, and a sister, Lyda Rodgers. She was a long time member of the Ola United Methodist Church.
Survivors include 2 sons daughters-in-law, Bennie Ave Holbrook of Sterling, VA, Glenn & Toni Holbrook of Derby, KS; a brother, Marlin George of Birta, AR; 3 sisters, Mary Ann Rodgers of Danville, AR, Verdell Ellison of Birta, AR; Modean Kirnzey of Ola, AR; 3 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren
Funeral service was Saturday, May 24, 2003 at the Ola Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Donna Alberts and Rev. Jon Holbrook. Burial was at Birta Cemetery under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to the Ola United Methodist Church. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 28, 2003)
Cecil "Hogan" Holiman, 88, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2006. He was born August 5, 1917, in Bluffton, AR to Cecil and Ethel (Lazenby) Holiman. He was a farmer in the Leonard area, until 1945, when he went to work at the Stephenson Browne Lumber Co. in Bixby, Oklahoma. During his 44 years at the lumber company, he worked for five different owners and retired in 1989. He joined the Bixby First United Methodist Church and faithfully served the church for over 50 years, as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Church Treasurer and Usher.
He is preceded in death by two brothers, Cleat and J. M. Holiman and two sisters, Irmine Holiman and Erma Lee.
He is survived by his loving wife, Ova (Brown) Holiman, whom he married on May 8, 1938; as well as two daughters, Beverly Holiman of Bixby and Myrna Campbell of Tulsa; two grandsons; Dr. David Campbell of Athens, GA and Brent Campbell of New York City; two sisters, Irene Ferguson of Bixby and Mary Stewart of Hannibal, MO; two brothers, Homer B. Holiman of Chattanooga, TN and Ralph Holiman of Kansas City, MO and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Vista Care Hospice and the Bixby Fire Dept. for the gentle care and concern for Hogan in his final days.
Service was held Monday, May 1, 2006 at the Bixby First United Methodist Church. Internment followed in the Bixby Cemetery under the direction of Leonard Marker Funeral Home of Bixby. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 24, 2006)
Cecil B. Holiman, age 81, a re-tired farmer of Ola, died at his home Wednesday, Jan. 10, 1968. He was a member of the Ola Methodist Church and the Bluffton Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ethel Holiman; four sons, Cleat Holiman of Dumas, Hogan Holiman of Bixby, Okla., Homer B. Holiman of Los Banos, Calif., and Capt. Ralph Holiman of the U. S. Marines, Kansas City, Mo.; three daughters, Mrs. George Ferguson of Leonard, Okla., Mrs. Henry Lee of Normangee, Texas; and Mrs. Herbert Stewart of Hannibal, Mo.; three brothers, Herbert Holiman of Benton, Emmett Holiday of Berkeley, Calif., and Homer Holiday of Texarkana; three sisters, Mrs. Everett Mathews of Little Rock, Mrs. Arthur Messersmith of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Mrs. Elton Cook of Little Rock, and 14 grandchildren.
Funeral services were at the Ola Methodist Church by the Rev. Pollard. Burial was in Young-Gravelly Cemetery at Gravelly. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 1-25-68)
GOULD Cheetle (Cleat) Holiman, aged 75, of Gould, a retired farmer, died Tuesday. (12-22-87) He was a 32d degree Mason and a Methodist.
Survivors are his wife, Winne Fern Wallace Holiman; a son, Tim Holiman of Little Rock; three brothers, Ralph Lynn Holiman of Kansas City, Homer Bruce Holiman of Florida and Hogan Holiman of Bixby, Okla. three sisters, Mary Ellen Stewart of Hannibal, Mo. Erma L. Lee of Houston, Tex. and Irene Ferguson of Leonard, Okla. and a grandchild.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Thursday at Griffin Funeral Home of Dumas. Burial will be in Dark Corner Cemetery at Dark Corner near Gould.
SOCIAL DEATH RECORDS:
Cleat HOLIMAN
Birth Date: 18 Aug 1910
Death Date: 22 Dec 1987
State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: Arkansas
Death Residence Localities
ZIP Code: 71643
Localities: Cole Spur, Lincoln, Arkansas
Gould, Lincoln, Arkansas
Meroney, Lincoln, Arkansas
(WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 12/22/1987)
Herbert C. Holiman, age 90, of Texarkana, TX, formerly of Benton, AR died Friday, March 6, 1987. He was a retired pharmacist and co-owner of Smith Caldwell Pharmacy. He was a native of Yell County and a veteran of World War I and a Methodist.
Survivors are his wife, Meda Pugh Holiman; one daughter, Mary Holiman Bransford of Texarkana; a brother, Homer Holiman of Ola; two sisters, Dovie Cook and Eunice Matthews both of Little Rock and two grandchildren.
Graveside services were held March 9 in Texarkana, TX. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 3/18/1987)
Homer Earl Holiman, age 88, of Ola, AR died Wednesday, July 28, 1993 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. He was a retired employee of Brown & Root Construction Company of Houston, TX.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John M. and Emily Holiman and his wife, Ruby Myers Holiman. He was a member of the Ola United Methodist Church and had been active in the Ola Chamber of Commerce. Survivors are one son, John M. Holiman of Pasadena, TX; two granddaughters, Nicole Holiman of Pasadena, TX and Laura Irish of Richmond, VA; great grandson, Jon Michael Irish of Richmond, VA; sister, Eunice Matthews of Little Rock, AR and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was July 31 at the Ola United Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Ed Kerr. Burial was in the Sandlin Cemetery at Ola, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Home of Ola. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas, 8/4/1993)
John M. Holiman, age 71, of Huffman, TX passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2010. He was born on August 23, 1938 in Ola, AR to the late Mr. and Mrs. Homer Holiman. He served his country faithfully in the United States Army and was a Construction Manager in the Petrol Chemical Industry and retired from Brown & Root of Houston after more than 25 years with the company. He truly enjoyed his work and the satisfaction it brought him. John was an avid sports fan and loved horses; riding, breaking, feeding, or spoiling his horses was his true passion. At his core, John was a family man; a wonderful father to two girls and a grandfather that cherished his three grandkids.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer E. and Ruby L. (Myers) Holiman, and one aunt, Pearl Myers.
He is survived by his daughters Laura Holiman of Huffman and Nicole Sonnier and her husband Woody of Huffman; three grandchildren, Jonathan Irish, Keely Brack, and Brandon Irish; as well as numerous friends, colleagues, and co-workers.
Funeral services were March 8, 2010 at Sterling-White Funeral Home. Burial with Military Honors followed at Sterling-White Cemetery. For more information or to send condolences online visit WWW.sterlingwhite.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 10, 2010)
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Emily Holiman, aged 84 years, who died Monday at her home in Ola, were conducted Tuesday afternoon in the Methodist Church of Ola. Mrs. Holiman was a member of the Methodist Church and a charter member of the Order of the Eastern Star of Ola, Chapter No. 386.
She is survived by five sons, Cecil and Homer, of Ola; Edgar, of, Berkeley, Calif., Herbert, of Lonoke; Emmett, of Oakland, Calif.; three daughters, Mrs. Everett Matthews, of North Little Rock; Mrs. Arthur Mersersmith, of Wichita Falls, Tex.; and Mrs. Elton Cook, of Ola; one sister, Mrs. Martha Briggs of Helena; and one brother, John Lofland, of Abilene, Tex.; twelve grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Mrs. Holiman was a niece of Miss Jane Gault, of Dardanelle.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Bryon McSpadden, with burial in the Sandlin cemetery, Ola. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Post-Dispatch, Dardanelle, Arkansas: 1-16-1947)
Patsy Ruth Holiman, 71, of Russellville, died Friday, February 18, 2005 at Legacy Lodge Nursing Home in Russellville. She was the daughter of Arthur and Carrie Daisy Dennis Holiman. She was born December 2, 1933 in Ola. She was a 1951 graduate of Ola High School and attended Draughn's Business School in Little Rock. She worked for over 20 years as a sales clerk at the Russellville Sear's Store and she was a Baptist.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by three brothers, Charles W. Holiman, Russellville, Dennis Carroll Holiman, Castro Valley, California, Ott Holliman, Russellville; a sister, Frances Kay Holliman Smith, Killeen, Texas and a number of nieces and nephews.
Graveside service was Monday, February 21, 2005 at the Ola Sandlin Cemetery. Rev. Jerry Schlinker officiated. Burial by Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 23, 2005)
STAR CITY - Winnie Ferne Holiman, age 86, of Star City, formerly of Gould, Ark. died April 6, 1996. She was a Baptist and a homemaker, survivors a son Tim Holiman; sister, Ruth Kendrick and a grandson.
Graveside services 2 p. m. Monday, April 8, 1996 Dark Corner Cemetery, Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas in charge. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 4/6/1996)
Mr. Chester Lee Holland of Mena, AR passed away Tuesday, May 4, 1999 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born January 18, 1947 in Danville, Arkansas. He was 52 years old. Mr. Holland was the son of the late Nathaniel Holland and Virginia Rhoades Holland. He was united in marriage to Sharon Wells on March 18, 1994 in Cherry Hill, Arkansas. Mr. Holland served in the Navy and was nicknamed "Smokey" for boxing. He lived in Mena for the last ten years; he was the owner and operator of a truck leased to Double C Transportation of Mena and was a truck driver for 25 years. He was a member of the Elks Lodge, enjoyed bowling at the Pine Bowl, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren and family.
Survivors are: his wife, Sharon Holland of Mena, his mother, Virginia Holland. Six brothers and sisters; Darrel Holland, Paul Holland, Michael Holland, Margie Staley, LaJuana Crawford, Ronald Holland. Two children, Shane Holland and Rachel Brown. Two step children; Martha and Michael Phillips. Grandchildren; Emily, Alyssa, and Taylor Brown. Shaely Holland and Ashton Currey. Eight nieces, six nephews and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 10 in the Hall Memorial Chapel with Rev. Riley Christensen officiating. Interment was in the Young Gravelly Cemetery near Gravelly, Yell County, Arkansas under the direction of Hall Funeral Service in Mena. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by Mary Fowler Leek: "The Mena Star" Newspaper, Mena, Scott County,
Arkansas, Thursday, 5-13-1999)
Jerry Don Holland, lovingly known as "John" or "J. D. " went to be with his Lord on December 6, 2009 at UAMS in Little Rock, AR after a four month courageous battle with injuries received in an ATV accident. He was born August 31, 1953 at Danville, AR to Junior Harris and Thelma Bradford Holland. He graduated from Plainview High School and attended Arkansas Tech. Jerry Don loved people and was always willing to help them. He had a special gift of writing poems and stories about life. He loved fishing, gardening and riding his 4 wheeler but mostly he loved and cherished his mother. He joins his father, Junior Holland and grandmother, Dollie Hardin in heaven.
Survivors include his mother, Thelma Holland of Plainview; sisters, Murriel Smith of Ola, Pat Bly of Birta, Sherrial Gilbow and Cookie Millard both of Dardanelle; brothers, Thomas Holland of Pontoon, AR, Bab Holland of Ola and Randy Holland of Bluffton, along with nieces, nephews and friends.
Services will be 2 p. m. Saturday, December 12 at First Baptist Church of Plainview with Rev. Monroe Hunt officiating. Private burial at Salem Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Bishop-Griffin Funeral Home of Greenbrier. Our brother forever, you ll forever be, our family's bond for all the world to see. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 9, 2009)
Lena Roberta Holland, 81, of Dardanelle died Friday, November 25, 2005. She was born August 29, 1924, in Fort Smith. She was a mother, homemaker, a charter member of Bay Ridge Country Club, a member of the Ladies Golf League and Sportsworld's Ladies Bowling League.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ellis and Etta Kerns Tankersley; husband, Robert Holland; brothers, Everett Ellis, Jr. and George Tankersley and sisters, Margeurite Turner, Eileen Sisco and Mary Morton.
Survivors are her son and daughter-in-law, Roberta and Larry Gilbert of Russellville five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery in Dardanelle. Arrangements made by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 30, 2005)
Louis E. Holland, age 56, died Monday morning at his home in Dardanelle. He suffered a stroke several months ago, but had apparently recovered, when stricken again Monday. He was a native of Yell County, a member of the Methodist Church, Rotary Club, 32nd degree Mason and Shriner. He was owner of the Fred C. Burnett Insurance Company.
He is survived by his wife, and two sons, bobby and Hurbert, both of Dardanelle; a daughter, Mrs. Dale Stalard of Fayetteville; a granddaughter; three brothers, S. D. of Dardanelle; Emery of Little Rock and Millard of Delaware.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Tuesday in the Methodist Church, Dardanelle, and burial in the New Hope cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, November 24, 1949)
Michael "Mickey" Holland, 55, of Norman, Oklahoma, died Saturday, May 10, 2008, in Norman. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at Havenbrook Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Ray Sikes officiating. Services are under the direction of Havenbrook Funeral Home of Norman, Oklahoma.
Mickey was born April 1, 1953, in Danville, Arkansas, to Worth and Virginia Holland. He graduated from Star Spencer High School in 1971, and attended Oklahoma Broadcasting School. He married Mary Ann Torrez on March 20, 1982 in Irving, Texas. Mickey loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, cooking and boating.
Mickey was preceded in death by his father, Worth Holland; brother Chester Holland; and, sister, Diane Staley.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann, of Irving Texas; children Michael, Monica and Matthew Holland of Irving, Texas; grandchildren, Bishop, Matthew, Jr., and Kenzie; mother, Virginia Holland of Nicoma Park, Oklahoma; sister, LaJuana Crawford and husband, Butch Crawford of Midwest City, Oklahoma; brothers Darrell Holland of Mt. Home, Arkansas, Paul Holland and Ronald Holland both of Harrah, Oklahoma. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Mary Fowler Leek: Havenbrook Funeral Home, Norman, Oklahoma, on line obituary, 5-13-2008)
Thelma Jane Holland, age 84, of Plainview, AR went to be with her Lord, Saturday, January 9, 2010, at Chambers Memorial Hospital. Thelma was best known as Mama to her children, Mamaw to her grandchildren, Memaw to her great-grandchildren, and Ms. Thelma to her children of the Little Paws Preschool. She was born to the late W. A. and Dollie Hurt Bradford on November 24, 1925 in Conway County. She was retired due to health issues from the Experience Works Program at the Little Paws Preschool and the Plainview-Rover School where she worked for more than 20 years. Thelma enjoyed her job, raising her children, gardening, fishing, and watching her hummingbirds. Her greatest joy was a full house and feeding her children, grandchildren, and her friends. Her lifelong dedication was to her son, Jerry Don, and he to her, now together for an eternity in heaven.
She was preceded in death by an Uncle, Oscar "Pa" Burt; three sisters, Zelma, Audrey Lee, and Evelyn; her husband, Junior Holland; a son, Jerry Don Holland; a grandson, Benjamin Bly; and a great-grandson, Cody Steele.
She is survived by her children, Tommy Holland of Pontoon; Pat and Odie Bly of Birta; Eyelene Millard and Sherrial Gilbo both of Dardanelle; Murrial Smith and Bab Holland both of Ola; and Randy Holland of Bluffton; along with a blossom of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren, and many beloved friends. The graveside service will be at 2:00 p. m. on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at the Salem Cemetery in Plainview, AR with Rev. Monroe Hunt officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Bishop-Griffin Funeral Home of Greenbrier. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 13, 2010)
Tressie Faye Holland, age 48 of Rover, AR died Friday, January 28, 2000 at her home in Rover, AR. She was born in Danville, AR August 3, 1951. She was a registered nursing assistant. She was preceded in death by her father, Ott Rose.
Survivors include her husband, Tommy Holland; her mother, Orlene Burnett Rose of Ola; a son, Edward Holland of Rover, AR; a daughter, Tamara Raney of Ola, AR; one brother, Coy Rose of Ola, AR and two grandchildren.
Graveside service was January 29, 2000 at Salem Cemetery in Plainview, AR with Rev. Norman Chenowith officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 2, 2000)
Mrs. W. E. Holland, age 81, of Plainview died Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. O. J. Ferguson, at Danville. She is survived by two other daughters, Mrs. Dora Brook of Terre Haute, Indiana and Mrs. Marie Adkisson of Conway; three sons, M. L. Holland of Golden, Col., M. M. Holland of Tulsa, Okla. and O. W. Holland of Virginia; and several grandchildren.
Services were at Plainview Methodist Church Wednesday. Burial was at Salem Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, June 22, 1950)
Anna A. Hollenbeck, age 96, Dardanelle, AR died Wednesdays August 26, 1998 at the Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born March 25, 1902 at Goldthwaite, TX to Robert W. and Fannie Casbeer Stark, a retired supervisor for Schawab Meat Packing Co. at Oklahoma City and a member of the Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by three husbands, George Knoy Sr. Joseph Smith and William Hollenbeck and a son, George Knoy Jr.
She is survived by three sons Charles P. Smith of San Diego, CA Calvin Joe Smith of Lydale, GA and Raymond Smith of Oklahoma City; two daughters, Bessie Banks of Fort Worth, TX and Betty Deneui of Dover; a brother, Albert Stark of San Diego; a sister, Fannie Daniels of Eufaula, OK; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was Friday at the Sunny Lane Cemetery at Midwest City, OK by John McCourt. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 2, 1998)
Calvin John Holley, age 90, of Tulsa died August 14, 1960. He was a former resident of Plainview and a Methodist.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Cora Hall and Mrs. Flora Tedder of Tulsa; six grand children and eight great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, August 25, 1960)
Harold Wayne Holley, 32, died January 4, 1957 at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. W Holley of Havana Rt. 1. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church and had been making his home in Grand Rapids Mich, until his latest illness.
Survivors, in addition to his parents, include his wife, Phylliss of Grand Rapids; and three daughters, Mary, Darlene and Pansy of the home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Yell County Record 50 Years Ago, Danville, Arkansas, 1/4/1957)
Harry Holley, age 62, died at Havana February 28, 1958. He was a veteran of World War I having served in the Navy.
He is survived by his wife, Eunice; his father, Cal Holley of Tulsa, Okla., one brother, Malachi of Tulsa; two sisters, Mrs. Flora Tedder of Tulsa and Mrs. Cora Hall of Long Beach, Calif. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, March 6, 1958)
Mrs. Vina Ann Crosby Hollingsworth died June 22, 1938 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fair Nelson, Havana and was buried in the Havana cemetery, after services at the church by Rev. W. E. Huey, assisted by Rev. Mr. Ragsdale and Rev. C. J. Wade. Mrs. Hollingsworth is survived by three daughters and four sons. An article on the life of Mrs. Hollingsworth written by a close friend will be published next week.
[This obit was in the May 10, 1951 Yell County Record newspaper as a 1938 reprint from the Mt. Magazine Rural Record] (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, June 30, 1938)
Grace Lenora Dickinson Holloway, age 92, formerly of Russellville, AR died Tuesday, August 7, 2001 at Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born January 20, 1909 in Hickory Ridge, AR, the daughter of Harwell and Lydia Yeargin Dickinson. She was a member of the First Christian Church of DeWitt.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin P. Holloway; two sons, Duane and Paul Holloway and a daughter, Maxine Teeter.
Survivors include, two sons and daughters-in-law, Gene and Shirley Holloway of Pine Bluff, AR and Max and Sue Holloway of Muskogee, OK; two daughters and sons-in-law, Evelyn and Jack Manatt of Dardanelle, AR and Dianne and Paul Schoenfelder of Sherwood, AR; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
Graveside service was August 9, 2001 at the DeWitt Cemetery with Rev. Leroy Dickinson officiating. Arrangements by Essex Funeral Home, DeWitt, AR. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church, 118 North Madison, DeWitt, AR 72042. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 15, 2001)
Bettye A. Holmes, age 73 of Dardanelle, died Monday, September 1, 2003, at Dardanelle Hospital. She was born January 20, 1930 in Idabel, Oklahoma to the late George E. and Lela Hill Herndon. She was a mother, grandmother, homemaker, and a member of the Pottsville ARP Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; 5 brothers and 3 sisters.
Survivors are her husband, Glenn Holmes of Dardanelle; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Peggy Holmes of Russellville; a granddaughter, Cassie Loyd of Dardanelle; a grandson, John Holmes of Russellville; great grandson, Drew Loyd of Dardanelle; 3 step grandchildren and 8 step great grandchildren.
Funeral services were Friday, September 5, 2003 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Howard Wheeler officiating. Interment was in Brearley Cemetery under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Bob Atchley, Bill Cain, Dean Ferguson, Bob McDaniel, Leslie Oates, David Oates, and CO Reasoner (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 10, 2003)
Daniel Joshua Holmes, age 70, of Casa died Sunday, September 2, 1984 at his home. He was a retired farmer, a native of Casa and a member of the Casa Church of Christ.
Survivors include three sons, J. D. and Billy Holmes of Casa, and Garland Holmes of Lewisville; a brother, General Holmes of Casa; seven grandchildren, and a great grandchild.
Funeral services were Tue. Sept. 4th at the Casa Church of Christ. Burial was in Needmore Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 9-5-1984)
General Jason Holmes, age 77, of Casa, AR died Thursday, March 15, 2001 at his home in Casa, AR. He was born September 13, 1923 in the Needmore community, Yell County, Arkansas to the late Daniel Graham and Elizabeth Gray Holmes. He was a retired City Services Gas Company employee and a farmer. He was a WWII and, Korean Army Veteran, serving under General Patton in the Third Army and receiving two Bronze Stars.
He was preceded in death by a son, Gerald Holmes and a daughter, Benita West.
Survivors are, his wife of 54 years, Sally Parks Holmes; two daughters and sons-in-law, Anita and Larry Litsey and Denita and Terry Fitch all of Casa and Bobby West of Hot Springs, AR; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Service was March 19, 2001 at Needmore Pavilion with Rev. Jackie Townsell officiating. Interment was in Needmore Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Bobby Alexander, Billy Holmes, Ralph Rowe, R. C. Alexander, J. L. Alexander. Honorary: J. D. Holmes, Garland Eubanks, Burford Frost, Freddie Holmes, Jimmy Lewis, Johnny Holmes and Ted Alexander. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 21, 2001)
Jay Dee Holmes, age 70, of Casa, died Monday, January 28, 2008 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born February 9, 1937 in Casa, AR to the late Daniel and Lola Alexander Holmes. He was an Air Force veteran.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Tony and Ricky Holmes.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Violet Holmes; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Geneva Holmes of Casa; grandson, Devan Holmes of New Port, AR; several nephews and nieces.
Funeral service was Thursday, January 31, 2008 at the First Baptist Church in Casa with Rev. Jack Bean officiating. Burial was at Needmore Cemetery. Pallbearers included Coy Holmes, Billy Holmes, Randy Bewley, Joe Alexander, Harlon Porter, and Mike Carter. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 6, 2008)
Ricky Jay Holmes, age 39 of Casa, Arkansas died Monday, September 23, 2002 at his home in Casa. Mr. Holmes was born September 29, 1962 in Danville, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Tony Dale Holmes; his grandparents, Daniel and Lola Holmes and Sam and Frankie Elsberry.
Survivors include his parents, Jay D. and Violet Elsberry Holmes of Casa, Arkansas; one nephew, Devan Holmes of Newport, Arkansas, and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Graveside services were Thursday, September 26, 2002, at Needmore Cemetery by Brother Virgil Lewis officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 2, 2002)
Sharon Fay Holmes, 50 of Sherwood, AR passed away Friday, April 9, 2004. She graduated from Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, AR and received her Bachelor s degree in Accounting. Sharon was an employee for the State of Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. She was a member of Central Baptist Church of North Little Rock.
She is survived by her Mother, Oleta Holmes Hale of Little Rock; one twin sister, Shelia Holmes of Sherwood and one sister, Hazel Dennis of Conway; three brothers, Allan Holmes and Milas Hale of Sherwood and David Hale of Louisiana.
She is preceded in death by her father, Elmer Holmes, her stepfather, Loy Hale, two brothers, John and Randy Hale.
Funeral service was Tuesday at Central Baptist Church, 5200 Fairway Ave. North Little Rock, AR. Graveside service was Tuesday at Mt. Springs Cemetery, Belleville, Arkansas. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 14, 2004)
Thank You Friends Violet Juanelle Holmes left us to be with our Lord and her loved ones Wednesday, April 21, 2010. Her suffering is over. The family would like to thank the Ola Nursing Center and employees for their care these past years. She called it home and her caregivers her family. All of you helped her to feel loved, happy and content. We would like to thank Dr. Philip Tippin and the Chambers Memorial Hospital Staff. She was given exceptional care each stay. Thank you for the help you gave her family as we spent days and nights with her. Thank you for your love and attention when we could not be there. We would like to thank the Cornwell Funeral Home for their professional care. Thank you Kathy, Cindy and Bro. John McCourt for the lovely service. Thank you friends for all your prayers and love shown for her. She was truly a special lady and we will miss her. The Family of Violet Juanelle Holmes (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 5, 2010)
Violet Juanelle Elsberry Holmes, age 74 of Casa, died Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. She was born January 15, 1936 in Sugar Grove, AR to the late Samuel Rileigh and Francis Lela Chappell Elsberry. She was a homemaker and retired beautician and a member of Casa First Baptist.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Jay Dee Holmes; sons, Ricky Jay and Tony Dale Holmes; brothers, J. C. and Chub Elsberry; brothers-in-law, Arlie Hanna, Sr., Joe Skidmore; sister-in-law, Helen Elsberry.
Survivors include Devan Hendrick Holmes of Newport, AR; sisters, Wilma Hanna of Dardanelle, Vada Skidmore of Sherwood, Ada & Brodie Watson of Maumelle; brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Wanda Elsberry of Maumelle; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bill and Geneva Holmes of Casa; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service was Friday, April 23 at Needmore Cemetery with Bro. John McCourt officiating. Pallbearers were nephews. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR. Online guestbook at Cornwell Funeral Homes.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 28, 2010)
Jewell L. Holstein, age 91, better known as Nana or Judy, of Russellville, died Tuesday, January 16, 2007, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was born December 29, 1915, at Lindsey, OK to James and Kate Williams Paul. She was the widow of Otis Arthur Holstein, having been married for 42 years.
She is preceded in death by her son, Doyle Holstein and a grandson, Otis "Pete" Roy Holstein.
Survivors include her daughter, Shirley Bain of Belleville; grandchildren, Craig "Buddy" Holstein of Florida, Leo Holstein of Pottsville, Brian Holstein of Belleville, Tammy Langston of Russellville; fourteen great-grandchildren and ten great-great-grandchildren. She will be remembered by each passing day. In our hearts and souls for her we pray.
Funeral services were held Saturday, January 20, 2007, at New Life Outreach Church in Danville. Interment was in Havana Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 24, 2007)
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