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Joseph Antle Hogan of Harrison died March 6 at age 79. His funeral services were held March 9 at Woodland Heights Church of Harrison where he was a member and former pastor. Hogan, a Southern Baptist minister for 50 years had been pastor of other Arkansas churches, including Pindall Chapel North Crossett First Church and Osceola First Church. In addition, he had been interim pastor of First Church of Grand-view and Gaither Church of Harrison Hogan had served on the Board of Trustees for Arkansas Baptist Children's Homes and Family Ministries.
He is survived by his wife, Marie, a former president of Arkansas Woman's Missionary Union; and one sister. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 3/6/1999)
Leah Hogan, age 82, of North Little Rock, AR passed away Thursday, May 15, 2008. She retired after 30 years from the John Deere Company and was a member of AARP #1516 (Chapter).
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Robert E. Hogan, of North Little Rock; son and daughter-in-law, Robert L. and Rita Hogan, of Sherwood; two grandchildren, Clayton Hogan, of Tulsa, OK and Stacy Jones (Russ), of Maumelle; one great grandson, Brady Jones of Maumelle; three brothers, Dalton Highfill, Calton Highfill and Billy Highfill; mid two sisters, Mary Sams and Sue Cheatham.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Loy and Dora Highfill.
The family wishes to express a special thanks to Dr. Joe Lee Buford Memorials may be made to Lou Gehrig's Disease Foundation, 4746 Spottswood Avenue #192, Memphis, Tennessee 38117. Family received friends Sunday at North Little Rock Cremation Center, 1921 Main St. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 21, 2008)
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Eden Hogen, aged 90, of Morrilton died February 14 at a Booneville hospital. She was a Baptist.
She is survived by one son, J. W. Hogan of Texas; six daughters, Mrs. M. L. Martin of Memphis, Mrs. Joe Burdine of California, Mrs. Gus Young and Mrs. Arnold Gilford, both of Morrilton, Mrs. E. L. Choate of Texas and Mrs. Hoyte Roland of Little Rock; one brother, J. H. Eden of California: two sisters, Mrs. Mattie Smith of Tacoma, Wash, and Mrs. Lou Mathis of Plainview; 12 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held February 16. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 1964)
Ruby Jewell Hogan, age 93 of Rover, died Thursday, June 29, 2006 at the Beverly Health Care Center in Heber Springs. Bora January 9, 1913 in Yell County, she was the daughter of the late Bud and Lucinda Johnson. She was a member of the Rover Baptist Church and a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Roscoe Hogan, and son, John Hogan.
Survivors include her granddaughter, Kay and David Smith, Heber Springs; grandson, Ricky and Debbie Hogan, Carthage, TX; great-grandchildren, Russell and Amanda Hanna, Kacie Davis, Jennifer and Jason Gary, Jeremy Hogan; great-great grandchildren, Payton and Paige Hanna, Logan and Landon Jones; sister, Lola Merrel, Chicago; nephew Roy Colbert, Rover; daughter-in-law, Juanita Buckman, Plainview; several other relatives and friends.
Services were held Saturday at 2:00 p. m. at the Rover Baptist Church with Reverend Keith Shipley officiating. Burial will be in Hunts Chapel Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Visitation was Friday from 6 to 8. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 5, 2006)
Mrs. Verna Grace Hogan, age 81, of Casa died Sunday in the Yell County Hospital in Danville. She was the wife of William Ted Hogan, a retired nurse's aide and a member of the Casa First Baptist Church.
Other survivors are one SON, William K. Hogan of Little Rock; two brothers, Roy F. Harmon of Upland, CA and Charlie Harmon of Rover; three sisters, Mrs. Jody Mae Cathey of Ola, Mrs. Treeeis Gillum of China, CA and Mrs. Lola Thaxton of Dardanelle and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted at the Casa First Baptist Church by Rev. Glen Kauffman Tuesday, July 18, and burial was in the Casa Cemetery. Pallbearers were Marylin Raney, James Stover, Tom Stover, James Townsell, Ben Tippit and Allen Harris. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Damon Martin, Dr. James Pennington and George Tippin. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 7-19-1978)
In Memory Of Mrs. Verna Grace Hogan
Born June 1, 1907
Died July 16, 1978
Services 2 P. M. Tuesday July 18, 1978, First Baptist Church, Casa, Arkansas
Minister Rev. Glen Kauffman
Interment Casa, Cemetery, Casa, Arkansas (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 7/16/1978)
Catherine Norris Hogans of Danville, Arkansas, formerly of Odessa Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, September 3, 2013 in Fort Smith, Arkansas surrounded by her loving family. Catherine was born September 25, 1926 in Lamesa, Texas to Edgar Harvey Miller and Kate Gillispie Miller. Catherine was 86 years, 11 months and 9 days old. Catherine was a nurse for 40 plus years in Texas. She moved from Texas to Danville, Arkansas three years ago to be closer to her family. She enjoyed her family and cherished the opportunity to be near them. Catherine loved to write children's stories. Catherine especially enjoyed art and doing beadwork. She was always ready to go when it came to arts and crafts and going to the fairs. She had even entered some of her handmade items in the local fair this year.
Catherine leaves behind to cherish her memory, one daughter in law, Judy Hines of Harvey, Arkansas. Grandmother Hogans will forever be missed by two grandchildren: Teri Brothers & husband Richie of Harvey, Arkansas and Buddy Hines of Harvey, Arkansas, as well as ten great grandchildren and ten great great grandchildren. Catherine will be missed by all who knew her and the many whose lives she touched, including a number of nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones.
Catherine is preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Kate Miller, one daughter, Phillis Diann Threatt, one son, Madison Threatt Jr., and one grandchild, Douglas Hines, two brothers, Edgar Miller and Charlie Miller. Catherine's life celebrations will be at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 7, 2013 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas with Rev. Mike Shaddon officiating. Interment will follow Monday, September 9, 2013 in Odessa, Texas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons and great grandsons: Buddy Hines, Richie Brothers, Wesley Brothers, Rusty Brothers, Justin Brothers, Blake Hines, Brody Hines and Evan Vaught. Catherine's visitation will be Friday, September 6, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,pub. September 5, 2013 On Line @ www.heritagememorialfh.com)
Charles "Chucky" Dewey Hogue II, age 34, of Belleville, AR died Thursday, April 16, 1998 at St. Vincent's Infirmary in Little Rock, AR. He was born in North Little Rock, AR on June 6, 1963.
Survivors include his parents, Charles D. Hogue I and Lena Leeders Hogue of Belleville; two brothers, Richard Hogue of Russellville and Tommy Hogue of Belleville; two sisters, Norma Middleton of Danville and Cheryl Hogue of Belleville; his grandmother, Delia Hogue of Little Rock, AR and two nephews, Allen Middleton and Johnathan Harris of Danville.
Funeral service was April 20, 1998 at the Belleville Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Storts officiating. Burial was in the Russell Cemetery in Belleville. Pallbearers were Paul Wagner, Shirley George, Jimmy Lawrence, Dwayne Lawrence, Doug Lawrence and Buddy Lipe. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 22, 1998)
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. Hogues 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)
Mrs. Minnie Cranfill Hogue, age 73, of Russellville died Monday, October 6, 1980 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Franklin and Emma Ritchie Cranfill.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Mary Jo Brown of Vicksburg, Miss. and Mrs. Gladys Marie Baker of Sacramento, Calif.; a brother, Ray Cranfill of Belleville; a sister, Mrs. Mary Mae Bullard of Broken Arrow, Okla.; seven grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 9:30 a. m. Thursday at Cornwell Chapel at Dardanelle by Joe Spitzer. Burial will be at 3:30 p. m. Thursday at Woodland Cemetery at Sand Springs, Okla. by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 10/7/1980)
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)
Arthur Oran Holbrook, age 75, of Perry, son of Mrs. Pearlie Holbrook of Ola, died Tuesday, October 4, 1983.
Survivors also include his wife, a daughter, two brothers, a Sister, three grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Thursday at Perry United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Perry Cemetery by Harris Funeral Service of Morrilton. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 10/4/1983)
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)
Funeral for Albert A. Holder, 92, of Havana, who died Sunday, was buried Monday. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include a brother, Sam Holder of California, and a sister, Mrs. Rose Blaylock of California. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 1965)
Funeral for Albert A. Holder, 92, of Havana, who died Sunday, was buried Monday. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include a brother, Sam Holder of California, and a sister, Mrs. Rose Blaylock of California. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 1965)
Mrs. Nonnie Victoria Holder, aged 86, of Havana Rt. 2 died at the Yell County Hospital Wednesday, October 11. She was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors are her husband, A.A. Holder, one brother, Will Boone of Little Rock; four nieces and one nephew. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 19, 1961)
DARDANELLE - Justin Raymond Holderer, 33, of Dover died Saturday, July 6, 2013.
All Arrangements will be private. Cremation arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,pub. July 10, 2013 on line @ www.couriernews.com)
Mrs. Annie Harris Holiman, 86, of Ola, died at her home Thursday. She was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include four children, Curtis Holiman, Little Rock; Mrs. Myrtle McInturf, Authur Holiman and Mrs. Ellen Alexander, all of Ola; 13 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held in the Ola Baptist church by Rev. Ernest Baker, Saturday afternoon. Cornwell Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Dardanelle Post-Dispatch Newspaper, Dardanelle, Arkansas, Obituary was published on December 3, 1955)
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, 81, a retired farmer of Ola, died at his home Wednesday, January 10. 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 Holiman of Berkeley, Calif., and Homer Holiman 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 Friday at the Ola Methodist Church by the Rev. Pollard. Burial was in Young Gravelly Cemetery at Gravelly. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 18, 1968)
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)
Edgar Holiman, aged 72, of Oakland, Calif. and a former resident of Arkansas died in a hospital in Houston, Tex. January 2. He was a pharmacist, Mason, Shriner and a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include his widow; four brothers, Cecil Holiman of Ola, Herbert of Benton, Emmett of Berkeley, Calif. , and Homer of Brownsville, Tex.; three sisters, Mrs. E. A. Matthews and Mrs. Elton Cook of Little Rock and Mrs. Arthur Messersmith of Wichita Falls, Tex. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 12, 1961)
Edgar Holiman, aged 72, of Oakland, Calif. and a former resident of Arkansas died in a hospital in Houston, Tex. January 2nd. He was a pharmacist, Mason, Shriner and a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include his widow; four brothers, Cecil Holiman of Ola, Herbert of Benton, Emmett of Berkeley, Calif. , and Homer of Brownsville, Tex.; three sisters, Mrs. E. A. Matthews and Mrs. Elton Cook of Little Rock and Mrs. Arthur Messersmith of Wichita Falls, Tex. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 12, 1961)
Mrs. Ethel Holiman, 86, widow of Cecil Holiman and formerly of Ola died Wednesday, June 6 in a Tulsa hospital.
She is survived by four sons, Cleat Holiman of Gould, Hogan Holiman of Bixby, Okla.; Hogan Bruce Holiman of Hagertown, Md. and Ralph Lynn Holiman of Kansas City, Mo.; three daughters, Mrs. Irene Ferguson of Leonard, Okla., Mrs. Erma Lee of Houston, Tex., and Mrs. Mary Ellen Steward of Hannibal, Mo.; one brother, Gregg Lazenby of Carlsbad, N. M.; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Ola United Methodist Church.
Funeral services were held at the United Methodist Church in Leonard, Okla. friday morning, June 8 and graveside services and burial were at the Young Gravelly Cemetery Friday afternoon. Rev. James M. Pollard of Atkins, assisted by Rev. Charles A. Crossno of Ola conducted the graveside services. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 14, 1973)
Herbert C. Holiman, age 90, of Texarkana, Texas, brother of Homer Holiman of Ola, died Friday, March 6, 1987.
Survivors also include his wife, Mrs. Meda Holiman; a daughter, two sisters and two grandchildren.
Funeral and burial were today at Texarkana. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 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)
Edith Mae Bradsher Holland, age 83, of Rover died Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home. She was born August 27, 1931 in Scott, Arkansas to the late Richard Wilder & Ealie Leona McKee Bradsher Sr. She was a LPN.
She was preceded in death by her parents; 6 sisters andl brother.
Survivors include her son, Frank Tarver, of Memphis, TN.
Visitation was held Friday, 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville. A private burial was held at Salem Cemetery. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville and River Valley Crematory Dardnelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 18, 2015)
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)
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