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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)
Otis Roy "Pete" Holstein, age 48 of Belleville, died Saturday, February 22, 2003, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. He was born September 7, 1954, in Yuba City, California.
He was preceded in death by his father, Doyle Holstein and a baby daughter, Nicole Dawn Holstein.
Survivors include his wife, Katharine Holstein of Belleville, AR; daughters, Shirley Holstein and Kathy Holstein of the home; step daughter, Dametra Wright of Marshall, AR; mother and stepfather, Shirley and Sherman Bain of Belleville, AR; brothers, Craig "Buddy" Holstein, of Pasadena, FL, Leo Holstein of Pottsville, AR, Brian Holstein of Belleville, AR; a sister, Tammy Langston of Russellville, AR; a grandson, Lucas Wilfond
A memorial service was held Sunday at the New Life Trinity Assembly, Highway 10 West Danville, with Rev. W. A. Gorman officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 26, 2003)
Mary Belle Holston, age 83, of Havana died Monday, April 16, 2012 at Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born April 12, 1929 at Port Arthur, Texas to the late Millard Trafton and Eleanor Seal Peters.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Benjamin Wesley Holston; son, Mark Trafton Holston and a sister, Dot Fletcher.
Survivors include her children, Benjamin Holston of Arizona, Tim Holston of Washington State, Brenda Gaston of Washington State, Cindy Chan of Havana; brothers, Bud Peters of Mississippi, Wayne Peters of Mississippi; twelve grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren and one great great grandson.
Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 25, 2012)
Anna Lee Holt, age 99, of Mt. George died Monday, December 15, 2014 at her home. She was born October 6, 1915 at Danville to the late Jess Chism and Laura Hill.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gurnia Holt; one son, John Holt; two brothers, Lee Chism, Ray Chism; one sister, Lallie Francis; two twin grandbabies, Justin Blaine and Amber Michelle Holt; one son-in-law, Harold Francis; one great grandson, Cole Holt.
Survivors include her children, Wayne Holt and wife Mary Louise of Mt. George, Tommy Holt and wife Linda of Ardmore, OK, Bertha Francis of Ozark, Lloyd Holt and wife Natasha of Winchester, TN, Judy Westmoreland and Charles White of Mt. George; brothers, Bill Chism of Hallville, TX, sisters, Rose Stevenson of Madison, WI, Grace Rollans of San Antonio, TX; seventeen grandchildren; forty great grandchildren and twenty eight great great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, December 18, 2014 at the Mt. George Church of Christ with Bro. Charles King and Bro. Bobby John Chism officiating. Burial was in Mt. George Cemetery. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 24, 2014)
Anna Lee Holt, age 99, of Mt. George died Monday, December 15, 2014 at her home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, December 18, 2014 at the Mt. George Church of Christ. Burial will be in Mt. George Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the chapel in Dardanelle. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 17, 2014)
Anna Lee Holt, age 99, of Mt. George died Monday, December 15, 2014 at her home. She was born October 6, 1915 at Danville to the late Jess Chism and Laura Hill.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gurnia Holt; one son, John Holt; two brothers, Lee Chism, Ray Chism; one sister, Lallie Francis; two twin grandbabies, Justin Blaine and Amber Michelle Holt; one son-in-law, Harold Francis; one great grandson, Cole Holt.
Survivors include her children, Wayne Holt and wife Mary Louise of Mt. George, Tommy Holt and wife Linda of Ardmore, OK, Bertha Francis of Ozark, Lloyd Holt and wife Natasha of Winchester, TN, Judy Westmoreland and Charles White of Mt. George; brothers, Bill Chism of Hallville, TX, sisters, Rose Stevenson of Madison, WI, Grace Rollans of San Antonio, TX; seventeen grandchildren; forty great grandchildren and twenty eight great great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, December 18, 2014 at the Mt. George Church of Christ with Bro. Charles King and Bro. Bobby John Chism officiating. Burial will be in Mt. George Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the chapel. Pallbearers will be Gene Holt, David Holt, James Holt, Lee Roy Partin, Skylr Grace. Honorary Pallbearers will be grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,pub. Dec 17, 2014 On-Line at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com)
Barbara D. Holt, 78, of Gentry passed away peacefully, Thursday, December 21, 2017, at her home. She was born February 14, 1939, in Detroit, MI to Ted and Lucille Lewis Rogers. Barbara was a homemaker. She was a former member of Wiggins Memorial United Methodist Church. She could always be found digging in the dirt coaxing her flowers to bloom. Barbara was a steadfast friend who always made everyone feel like family, with an open door and a seat at her table.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, John Clayton Rogers.
She is survived by her husband, Charles "Wes" Holt of the home; two daughters, Marta Holt of Gentry and Joelle Holt and husband, Kelly Bradford of Lawrence, KS.; two sons, Wes Holt and wife, Brooke of Gentry and Charles Holt and wife, Michele of Prairie Grove; 5 grandchildren, Joseph, Sierra, Jamie, Jaxson Holt and Harmony Wonsower; a sister-in-law, Wanda Rogers and her son, Clayton and his family; and her "Children of the Heart", Melodie Griffis, "The Knight Boys", Kenny and David Knight and Steven Ledlow. She is also survived by a multitude of cherished extended family and friends. The family received friends from 6-8 P.M. Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at Beard's Chapel.
Funeral services were 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at the Fayetteville National Cemetery under the direction of Beard's Chapel. Condolences at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com [additional information: Find A Grave Memorial 186039009] (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 17, 2018)
Byron C. Holt, age 88 of Belleville, AR died Friday, March 28, 2008 at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. He was born November 10, 1919 in Charleston, MS to the late Leroy Edwin and Phebia Jane Emmaline Crow Holt. He retired after 30 years as a supervisor for the felt mills industry, was a farmer and a member of the Free Will Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Addie Belle Holt and a son, John Ford Holt.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Virgie Hunt Holt; two sons, Byron Ronald Holt of Shawnee, OK and Delbert Roy Hunt of Abbot, AR; four daughters, Gayla Beckwith of Midlothian, TX, Gwen Hulsey of Brilliant, AL, Marilyn Kay Horn of Danville, AR and Mary Ann Sims of Searcy, AR; a sister, Gertrude Peacock of Mississippi; 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Service was March 31, 2008 at the Free Will Baptist Church in Blue Ball with Rev. Michael Beckwith officiating. Burial was in the Egypt Cemetery. Pallbearers were Roy, Tim and Michael Hunt, David Beckwith, Richard Hulsey, Wesley Horn and Robert Sims. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 2, 2008)
C. J. Holt -Funeral services were conducted in the Danville Baptist Church December 18, 1947, for C. J. Holt, Little Rock, formerly of Danville, by Rev. John A. Freeman, Danville, assisted by Rev. Norman Ferguson, Ft. Smith. Mr. Holt was a member of the First Baptist Church, Little Rock and of the Danville Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by his widow of little Rock; two daughters, Mrs. Lee Lamb, Danville and Mrs. Henry Childress, Belleville; one sister, Mrs. Will Varnell, Magazine; three brothers, William and Wesley Holt of Rector and James Holt of Ola; two grandchildren, Robert Lee Lamb, Danville and Mrs. R. A. Worrel Jr., Fayetteville; one great grandson, Bradley Howard Worrel, Fayetteville, and a host of other relatives and friends. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, December 25, 1947)
Carmen Muniz Holt, age 85, of Dardanelle, AR died Thursday, April 7, 2011 at her home. She was born December 6, 1925 at Williams, Arizona to the late Delores and Ascuncion Negrette Muniz. She was of the Catholic Faith.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband, James Holt of Dardanelle; one son, Kenny Holt and wife Connie of Dardanelle; a grandson, Chase Holt of Dardanelle; a sister in California and many nephews, nieces and many other relatives out in Arizona.
Cremation Arrangements By Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 13, 2011)
James Nathan Holt, Jr. of Danville died Monday, January 1, 2001, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, AR. He was born November 15, 1935 in Yell County, AR, the son of James Nathan Sr. and Josie Owens Holt. He was a glass glazer retiring from Russellville Glass and a member of the Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Mary Sue Rogers Holt; his sons, Harry Hogan, Topeka, KS, Roger Hogan, Lebanon, IN and David Holt of Danville, AR; daughter, Brenda Boutbee, Knoxville, AR; two sisters, Joyce McNeil of Des Arc, AR and Charlene George of Conway, AR; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Funeral service was January 4, 2001 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. Charles King officiating. Burial was in Mt. George Cemetery under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Homes. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 10, 2001)
John Edwin Holt, age 73 of Belleville, died Tuesday, January 27, 2009. He was born July 18, 1935 at Dutch Creek to the late Gurnia and Anna Chism Holt. He was a member of the Mt. George Church of Christ, a U. S. Navy Veteran and a County JP for 13 years. He was an avid thoroughbred horse trainer, a member of the Ola School Board for 18 years, the first Fan of the Year Recipient for the Ola Mustangs and coached pee wee ball during the 1970's and 1980's for the Ola Mustangs.
Survivors include his mother, Anna Holt of Mt. George; daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Jesse Justice of Danville, Sandra Holt of Mt. George, Christine and Jerry Brarinon of Dardanelle; son, Gurnia "Gene" Holt of Mt. George; grandchildren, Johnathan and Jessica Bilant, Matthew and Preston Forrest, Amanda Williams, Justin Baum, Nathan, Mason, and Emily Holt; great-grandchildren, Noah and Aubry Forrest, Madison and Jayden Williams; brothers and sisters-in-law, LaWayne and Mary Holt of Mt. George, Tommy and Linda Holt of Ardmore, OK, Lloyd, and Natasha Holt of Memphis; sister and brother-in-law, Birtha Mae and Harold Francis of Memphis; sister, Judy Westmoreland of Mt. George; the mother of his four children, Louise Tucker of Mt. George; nieces, nephews, family and many friends.
Funeral services were held January 30, 2009 at Mt. George Church of Christ. Burial was in Mt. George Cemetery with Military Honors by Boyce-Woods VFW Post #3141. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to the Mt. George Church of Christ, in care of Diane Springer, 10703 Fulton Road, Dardanelle, AR 72834 or the Ard Church of Christ, 10649 Ard Road, Dardanelle, AR 72834. Pallbearers were Johnathan Bilant, Matthew Forrest, Preston Forrest, Justin Baum, Larry Holt, Michael Holt, James Holt, and David Holt. Honorary pallbearers were Nathan Holt, Mason Holt, members of the Mt. George Church of Christ, and Ard Church of Christ. Arrangements by Cornwall Funeral Home, Danville. (Paid Obit (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 4, 2009)
John Ford Holt, age 51, died Saturday, January 20, 2007 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Addie Belle Havner Holt.
He is survived by his father & stepmother, Byron and Vergie Holt of Belleville, AR; a brother Byron Ronald Holt of Oklahoma; two sisters, Gay la Beckwith of Texas and Guinn Hullsey of Alabama and several nephews and nieces.
Graveside service was Saturday at the Egypt Cemetery with Rev. Michael Beckwith officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 31, 2007)
Mary Sue Rogers Holt, age 73, of Mt. George, AR died, Monday, December 7, 2009 at her home. She was born October 6, 1936 at El Paso, TX to the late Fred and Nellie Smith Rogers. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Centerville.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Nathon Holt, Jr.; sisters, Jo Harvey and Anita Rogers and a brother Roger Dale Rogers.
Survivors include three sons & daughters-in-law, Harry Hogan, Jr. of Monticello, IN, Roger and Ann Hogan of Lebanon, IN and David and Debbie Holt of Mt. George, AR; a daughter, Brenda Goates; three sisters, Anette Knowles, Ruth Hutchens, Betty Thurmond; three brothers, Dearl Rogers, Freddie Rogers and Donnie Rogers; eight grandchilden; 11 great grand children.
Funeral service will be Wednesday, December 9 at 2 p. m. at Centerville First Baptist Church with Charlie King and Jim Whitlock officiating. Burial will be iin Mt. George Cemetery. Pallbearers: Henry Mills, Choate, Bud and Inky Reece, Buddy Haney and Danny Level. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 9, 2009)
Minnie Faye Holt, 69, of Bellville, AR, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2011 in Danville, AR. The daughter of Jess and Ethel Standridge Freeman, she was born May 23, 1942 in Pelsor, Arkansas. She married Charles Holt on August 15, 1958 on Broomfield Road near Pleasant Grove. Minnie was of the Assembly of God faith. She enjoyed quilting, singing and playing the guitar. Her greatest love was her husband, children and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Charles Holt, Jr. and Ronnie Holt; two brothers, Prentis and Vernon Freeman. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 52 years Charles Holt of Belleville; son, Charles Randall Holt of Belleville; three daughters, Lisa Davis & husband Chris of Havana, Debbie Barnett & husband Johnny of Havana, Jeanie Pemberton & husband Tony of Hector; eight grandchildren; six great grandchildren; four sisters, Esther Clayton of Dover, Wilma Carlton of Russellville, Evelyn Levacy of Atkins, Brenda Prince of Russellville.
Funeral was July 1, 2011 at Humphrey Chapel. Rev. Clifford Davis officiated. Burial was at Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville, AR by Humphrey Funeral Service. Internet obituary and on-line guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on July 06, 2011)
Mitch Lee Holt, age 1 1/2, of Aly passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016. Mitch was born December 15, 2014, in Mena, Arkansas to James Lee Holt and Heather Nicole Walker.
He was preceded in death by his mother, baby brother or sister arriving in December; grandfather, Mitchell Lee Walker; great-grandfather, Butch Walker; great-great-grandparents, Robert & Judy Vaughn.
Survivors include his father, James Lee Holt; brother, Bently Joe Holt; grandparents, Carol Walker of Russellville; Joe & Benita Holt of Parks; great-grandparents, Gail Broussard & Gramps Potter of Aly; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Graveside service was held at 10 am Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Briggsville. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 24, 2016)
Richard Manning Holt, 68, of Rocky Point, passed away May 1, 2013, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 1, 1945, in New Hanover County, NC, son of the late J. Manning Holt and Sue Maultsby Holt.
Richard is survived by his wife of 44 years Elizabeth Ann Holt; son, Richard Scott Holt and wife Jenny; grandchildren, Katelynn and Megan Morris; sister, Barbara Potter of Wilmington and Nancy Corbin of Danville, AR; sisters-in-law Helen Ragsdale of Norfolk, VA, Ida Mae Keith, Geraldine Smith and husband Jay, Gail Dixon and husband Jimmy; brothers-in-law, Elbert Ray Barnhill, Joe Barnhill and wife Nell, Johnny Barnhill and wife Susan and Robert Thomas Barnhill. Many nieces and nephews and his favorite friend and pal Cougar. Richard graduated from New Hanover High School in 1963 and served in the Navy on the USS Kearsarge, later earning a Mechanical Journey Mans degree. He worked for Progress Energy for 23 years at the Brunswick Nuclear Plant and retired from Cape Fear Public Utility in 2011 after 10 years of service. Richard is best known for his outgoing personality and a wonderful sense of humor. He loved playing golf and watching NASCAR racing and spending time with his grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held 3pm Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Wrightsville United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Oleander Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday May 3, 2013, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel. Memorials may be made to Wrightsville United Methodist Church, 4 Live Oak Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 or to Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington NC 28401. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Wilmington Star-News Newspaper, Wilmington, NC, Obituary was published on from May 3 to May 4, 2013)
Richard Manning Holt, 68, of Rocky Point, passed away May 1, 2013, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 1, 1945, in New Hanover County, NC, son of the late J. Manning Holt and Sue Maultsby Holt.
Richard is survived by his wife of 44 years Elizabeth Ann Holt; son, Richard Scott Holt and wife Jenny; grandchildren, Katelynn and Megan Morris; sister, Barbara Potter of Wilmington and Nancy Corbin of Danville, AR; sisters-in-law Helen Ragsdale of Norfolk, VA, Ida Mae Keith, Geraldine Smith and husband Jay, Gail Dixon and husband Jimmy; brothers-in-law, Elbert Ray Barnhill, Joe Barnhill and wife Nell, Johnny Barnhill and wife Susan and Robert Thomas Barnhill. Many nieces and nephews and his favorite friend and pal Cougar. Richard graduated from New Hanover High School in 1963 and served in the Navy on the USS Kearsarge, later earning a Mechanical Journey Mans degree. He worked for Progress Energy for 23 years at the Brunswick Nuclear Plant and retired from Cape Fear Public Utility in 2011 after 10 years of service. Richard is best known for his outgoing personality and a wonderful sense of humor. He loved playing golf and watching NASCAR racing and spending time with his grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held 3pm Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Wrightsville United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Oleander Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday May 3, 2013, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel. Memorials may be made to Wrightsville United Methodist Church, 4 Live Oak Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 or to Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington NC 28401. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Wilmington Star-News Newspaper, Wilmington, NC, Obituary was published on from May 3 to May 4, 2013)
Ronnie Dwayne Holt, 49, of Belleville, AR, left this world of pain and suffering on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at his home. The son of Charles and Minnie Faye Freeman Holt, he was born February 22, 1962 in Russellville. He was a self- employed truck driver and mechanic in the logging industry. Ronnie loved deer hunting and fishing, especially around Spring Lake and the Petit Jean River bottoms.
He is survived by his parents, Charles & Faye Holt of Belleville; a son, Garland Holt of Belleville; 3 sisters, Debbie Barnett & husband Johnny of Havana, Lisa Davis and husband Chris of Havana, and Jeanie Pemberton & husband Tony of Hector; and a brother, Charles Randell Holt of Belleville; the love of his life, Phyllis Chambers of Belleville; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral was April 11, 2011 at Humphrey Chapel. Rev. Clifford Davis and Rev. Bill Shatswell officiate. Burial was at Cross Roads Cemetery in Lurton by Humphrey Funeral Service. Internet obituary and on-line guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com Pallbearers were Ronnie Wells, Jimmy Lott, Michael Wells, Rocky Hyatt, David Morris, Franklin Weston. Honorary were Johnny Barnes, Rickey Weston, David Campbell, Jay Campbell, and Larry Thacker. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Apr 13, 2011)
Vergie Holt, age 81 of Belleville, passed away Monday, August 15, 2011 at Arkansas Heart Hospital. She was born December 6, 1929 in Waldron, AR to the late Riley H. & Eva Starr Vaughn.
She is preceded in death by her husbands, Nolas Hunt and Byron Holt; brothers, Ed and Otis Vaughn; sister, Geneva Yandell.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Delbert and Gail Hunt of Abbott; daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn and Opal Horn of Danville, Mary Ann and Ray Sims of Searcy; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephew and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at Egypt Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Denver Robinson, Bro. Jack West, and Rev. Rickey Hunt officiating. Burial was at Hunt Cemetery in Tate Town. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. On- line guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 24, 2011)
Mrs. Clara Gillum Holtzclaw, aged 75, of Little Rock, wife of Aubrey Holtzclaw, died Sunday. (1986) She was a Baptist.
Other survivors are three brothers, Pete Gillum and Jeff Gillum of Oklahoma and Don Gillum of Pine Bluff, and two sisters, Mrs. Leroy Price of West Memphis and Wilma Colbert of Phoenix, AZ.
Funeral will be at 2 p. m. Tuesday in First Christian Church in Marvell. Burial will be in Marvell Cemetery by Brickell Funeral Home of Marvell. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, -/-/1986)
Gary Wayne Honaker, age 53 of Russellville, died Sunday, July 12, 2009 at his home. He was born December 13, 1955 at Bakersfield, CA to the late Tommy and Jeannet Jenkins Honaker.
Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Christina Honaker of Florida, Shawn and Christy Honaker, Kevin and April Honaker and James and Michelle Webster Honaker all of Russellville, Neil and Heather Moudy of Atkins; mother of his children, Leslie Mills of Russellville; siblings, Barbara Ulinger, Wanda Hill of Buth, AZ, Brenda Brookman of IL, Wilma Strength of TX, Virdie Palmer and James Honaker both of OK, Bobby Honaker of WA, Tommy Lee Honaker, Jerry Honaker, Jim Honaker, Larry Honaker, and Sharon Carroll all of Russellville; fifteen grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held today, Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 2:00 p. m. at Furr Cemetery in Dover. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 15, 2009)
Mrs. Eddie Grace Swaim Honey, 56, of Abeline, TX, formerly of Bluffton, died June 30 in a Benton hospital. She was a house wife, a member of the Eastern Star and a member of the Bluffton Methodist Church.
Survivors are her husband, John D. Honey of the home; one son, John T. Honey of Abeline, TX ; one sister, Mrs. Mary Dot Straker of Grand Prairie, TX; one half sister, Ann Beth Wisner of Bedford, TX; her foster mother, Mrs. Viola Bellew of Bluffton; a foster brother, Charles Daniels of Memphis, TN; her step mother, Mrs. Allie Swaim of Danville.
Funeral services were Tuesday, July 3, at the Bluffton Methodist Church with Rev. Royce Savage officiating. Burial was in the Bluffton Cemetery. Pallbearers were Allen Wisner, Jerry Spears, Doyce Potter, Henry Smallwood, Farris Jones. Services were by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on July 11, 1984)
Mrs. Eddie Grace Swaim Honey, 56, of Abeline, TX, formerly of Bluffton, died June 30 in a Benton hospital. She was a house wife, a member of the Eastern Star and a member of the Bluffton Methodist Church.
Survivors are her husband, John D. Honey of the home; one son, John T. Honey of Abeline, TX ; one sister, Mrs. Mary Dot Straker of Grand Prairie, TX; one half sister, Ann Beth Wisner of Bedford, TX; her foster mother, Mrs. Viola Bellew of Bluffton; a foster brother, Charles Daniels of Memphis, TN; her step mother, Mrs. Allie Swaim of Danville.
Funeral services were Tuesday, July 3, at the Bluffton Methodist Church with Rev. Royce Savage officiating. Burial was in the Bluffton Cemetery. Pallbearers were Allen Wisner, Jerry Spears, Doyce Potter, Henry Smallwood, Farris Jones. Services were by Cornwell Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on July 11, 1984)
Harlen E. Honeycutt, of Stigler, OK, died Saturday, August 14, 2010 at his home. He was born December 31, 1957 at Fort Smith, AR to Herman and Margaret (Price) Honeycutt. He grew up in Yell County, AR. He received his education at Fourche Valley, Dardanelle, and Plainview-Rover Schools. His heart always stayed in Dardanelle where he lived the longest. He made his home in Houston, TX where he spent most of his working career. He made his home in Stigler in 1995. He was a wonderful gardener and took great pride in helping the elderly keep up their flower beds. He had a huge knowledge of types of flowers. He loved to fish and go boating with friends and family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Herman Honeycutt and Margaret Price-Highfill-Pearce.
He is survived by his stepfather, Wayne Pearce of Stigler; three sisters, Retha and Louie Brown of Stigler, Gena and Larry Goff of Stigler, Anna and Davy Mullins of Plainview, AR; two brothers, Michael and Gail Honeycutt of Santa Fe, TX, Jeffery and Brenda Highfill of Plainview, AR; as well as a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Memorial services were held Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at the Shearwood Memorial Chapel with Reverend Stacy Lisenbey officiating.
Service arrangements were under the direction of the King and Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 25, 2010)
Ida Marie Honeycutt was born in Plainview, AR. on February 3, 1940 to P.K. and Julia George Smith. She was Born Again on April 5, 1953, and went home to be with her Lord on May 4, 2009. On June 15, 1963, she married James Honeycutt. She worked at numerous factories but retired from the Arkansas Arts Center, after seventeen years, as a security guard. She also wrote poetry and painted. Marie taught the Gleaners Sunday School Class, delivered Meals on Wheels, volunteered for Arkansas Hospice and the Plainview Community Library.
Survivors include her husband Jim; daughters, Karen & Bill Gilmore of Poplarville, MS. Kathy Ivy of Jacksonville, and Kristy & Jason Kordsmeier of Beebe; 14 grandchildren, many cousins & friends.
Funeral was May 8, at Plainview First Baptist Church with Brother Michael Ault officiating. Burial was at Birta Cemetery, Birta, AR by Humphrey Funeral Service (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 13, 2009)
James T. "Jim" Honeycutt, age 67 of Casa, died Wednesday, May 7, 2003 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born July 28, 1935 in Casa to the late Jack and Otha Tanner Honeycutt. He was a retired duty equipment operator, a member of the First Baptist Church in Casa and a Mason and a member of the Casa Masonic Lodge 537.
He was preceded in death by a son, James Ronald Honeycutt.
Survivors are his wife of 47 years, Nona Marcum Honeycutt; two daughters and son-in-law, Pat Hubbard of Russellville, Davetta and Darrell Robinson of Casa; a sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn and Russell Robinson of Casa; six grandchildren, Toni Johnston, Curtis and Andrea Hubbard, Cole, Jacob and Garrett Robinson; two great grandchildren, Courtney and Mackenzie Johnston.
Graveside services were Friday, May 9, 2003 at Casa with Rev. Gene Tanner officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 14, 2003)
Nona Sue Marcum Honeycutt, age 64 of Casa died Monday, February 2, 2004 at her daughter's house in Russellville. She was born November 2, 1939 in Casa to Mary Hayes Marcum and the late Eric Marcum. She was retired from Petit Jean State Park and a member of the Assembly of God Church in Ola.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James Honeycutt and one son, Ronald Honeycutt.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Pat and Mike Steele of Russellville and Devetta and Darrell Robinson of Casa; one brother, Jerry Marcum of Deberry, Texas; six grandchildren, Toni Johnston of Batesville, Curtis and Andrea Hubbard, both of Dallas, TX, Cole, Jacob and Garrett Robinson, all of Casa; two great grandchildren.
Funeral service was Wednesday, February 4, 2004 at the Assembly of God Church in Ola with Rev. Norman Chenowith and Rev. Lavan Robinson officiating. Burial was in Casa Cemetery at Casa. Pallbearers were Bobby Jack Benny Robinson, Jimmy Cooper, Harlen Porter, William and Carmen Wise. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 11, 2004)
Richard A. Honson, age 84, a resident of Russellville, AR, formerly of Mediapolis, Iowa, died Tuesday, January 4, 2000 at St. Mary's Medical Center at Russellville, AR. He was born on July 1, 1915 at Mediapolis, IA to Albion and Flossie Callaway Honson. He married Frances Lohmann Honson on February 18, 1938 at Burlington, IA. He retired as an owner and operator of the Senor Bob's Taco Hut in Russellville. He was a member of the Gideons Int. and worked in the Pope Co. Detention Center with the Russellville Chapter of the Gideons and was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Russellville.
He was preceded in death by, his parents, one daughter, Janice Mendenhall, son-in-law, Larry Ward.
Survivors include, wife, Frances Honson of Russellville, AR; two daughters and son-in-law, Joyce and Raymond Raines, Martinez, CA and Jeraldine Ward of Atkins, AR; a son and daughter-in-law, Richard D. and Kathy Honson of Silom Springs, AR; eight grandson; one step-granddaughter; five step-grandsons; 16 great grandchildren; one brother, Robert Honson of Rockford, IL; two sisters, Marcella Myers of Mediapolis, IA and Marjorie Dodds of Burlington, IA and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was January 7, 2000 at the First Church of the Nazarene in Russellville, AR, officiated by Rev. Larry Jeffries. Burial was at the Kossuth Cemetery at Mediapolis, IA under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to the Church of the Nazarene or the Gideons International in lieu of flowers. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 12, 2000)
Arless Don Hood, age 73, of Havana passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at his home. He was born May 23, 1942, in Paris, Arkansas to the late Arless Winford & Lillian Juanita Garner Hood. He was a member of the WYC Church of Christ, National Guard Veteran and he was retired from Firestone.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Phyllis Hood; daughters & sons-in-law, Alicia & Leonard James of Havana; Ashley & Brian Lane of Pottsville; brothers & sister-in-law, Joe Dean & Jo Ann Hood; sister & brother-in-law, Emma & Roger Turley, all of Havana; grandchildren, McKenna & Kamden James of Havana; Kade & Karsyn Lane of Pottsville; numerous nieces, nephews, and other family member and friends.
Memorial service was held at 2:00 pm Sunday, May 22, 2016, at the WYC Church of Christ with Bro John McCourt officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville and River Valley Crematory Dardanelle. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 25, 2016)
Arless Winford Hood, age 92, of Havana died Friday, March 9, 2012 at Mitchells Nursing Home in Danville. He was born November 25, 1919 in Pea Ridge, Arkansas to the late Rube and Alice Henry Hood. He was a WW II Army Veteran and a farmer.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Hood; mother, Alice Henry Hood; parents, Rube and Laura Hood and three sisters.
Survivors include three children, Arless Don Hood and wife, Phyllis, Joe Dean Hood and wife, Jo Ann, and Emma Turley and husband, Roger all of Havana; eight grandchildren; twenty-five great grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral service was March 12, 2012 at Moore's Chapel with Owen Yandell officiating. Burial was at Moore's Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers included Leonard James, Brian Lane, Robby Hood, Ronnie Turley, Tracy Turley, and Jason Turley. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Online guest book and condolences www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 14, 2012)
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