text:
Hollis List Members
maintained by
This site is a part of the Homepage of The Hollis
e-mail list Members, maintained by
Bill Cook
has been created to allow our Hollis list members to post and share documents
and photos and any file information that they wish to contribute to our list
Don't forget to click on reload or the F5 key, for newest updated page
The obits are not in any particular order, go to Obituaries for alpha-list of individual obits
|Robert E. "Bob" Hollis, 86 of Ruidoso, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, in Ruidoso.
He was born March 23, 1926, in Portales, N.M., to Floyd E. and Eura M. (Rickard) Hollis. He was raised in Clovis, Carlsbad and Santa Fe, and was a graduate of Santa Fe High School.
Bob was a veteran of the Army Air Corps and stationed at Chanute Air Base during World War II. He married Lois L. Westberg on Nov. 24, 1947, in Grand Forks, N.D.
He worked as a lineman for Minnkota Power Co. from 1947 to 1949, and then moved to Farmington until 1952, when he moved to Ruidoso and opened his own barber shop in midtown. He retired in 1991. Bob was an avid hunter and fisherman and even made his own stocks for his guns. He was a member of the NRA and the American Legion. He was an active member of St. Eleanor Catholic Church and former member of the Knights of Columbus.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lois in 2009; his brother Floyd; and his sister, Sue.
He is survived by his son, Rick W. Hollis and his wife, Nancy of Capitan; his daughter, Rogene "Rosie" Clees and her husband, Jim of Capitan; two grandchildren: Ty and Johnny; and four great-grandchildren: Garrett, Kole, Chase and Kasie.
Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, at St. Eleanor Catholic Church.
Condolences can be made at www.lagroneruidoso.com. Published in Carlsbad Current-Argus on December 27, 2012
Posted 2/18/2013
Abbie Leone Hollis
Abbie Leone Hollis was born October 24, 1907 to Andrew M. and Martha Jane Kinney Hollis at or near Mt. View, Kiowa County, Oklahoma. She had eight older brothers and sisters and one younger brother.
Abbie attended college at Northwestern in Alva, OK; Southwestern in Weatherford, OK, and graduated from OBU in Shawnee, OK with a degree English. She taught school for 41 years, teaching English, Spanish and music. Schools where she taught include Ocina, Gould, Vinson, Blair, Coopertown, Mountain View, Burns Flat, Anadarko, Chickasha, Crooked Oak and Star-Spencer.
Wherever Abbie was, she was involved in church work and church choirs; teaching, singing, leading singing, playing the piano and witnessing for the Lord. After retirement Abbie was involved in Literacy Missions, teaching English as a second language and tutoring people from other countries.
At the age of 71, Abbie spent 7 months as a Mission Service Corps Volunteer in Montana, helping to establish Southern Baptist work in that area.
Abbie was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers and four sisters. She is survived by 16 nephews and nieces and their families.
She died on April 25, 1999. Services were held Friday, April 30, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in the Louise Prichard Chapel. Burial followed at 3:00 p.m. at the Mountain View Cemetery, Mountain View, Oklahoma. Submitted by: Joe Lee 5/07/2005
Ada Hollis White Lived 76y 11m 14d Obituary: Mrs. Ada White, 76, of McFarland died yesterday morning in Bakersfield.
Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the chapel of the Delano Mortuary, with the Rev. Joseph R. Jennings, pastor of the McFarland Church of the Brethren officiating.
Mrs. White was a native of Texas, where she was born on Nov. 15, 1880.
Interment will be in the Delano-McFarland District Cemetery.
Surviving are her widower, Ollie of McFarland; four children, Losson D. White of Pixley, Mrs. Alma Butts of Strathmore and Clark D. and Lawrence M. White of McFarland; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Ada Hollis White was the daughter of Harvey Berry Hollis and Eliza Ann Harrell
Submitted by: Joe Lee 4/2005
Inez Walker Ballenger
Published in The Birmingham [Alabama] News on 1/17/2004.
BALLENGER, MRS. INEZ [Hollis] WALKER, age 77, of Dora [Alabama] (Bethel community) passed away Thursday night [5:30 PM, Jan. 15, 2004] at Warden Manor Assisted Living in Hayden [Alabama]. She was a member of Sellers Chapter # 265 O.E.S. Funeral services will be Sunday, January 18, 2004 at 2:00 PM in the New Horizon Memorial Chapel with Rev. Doug Tate officiating. Burial will follow at McCormack Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday night 6-9 pm at the funeral home. Survivors include a daughter, Patsy [Walker] Tavel and her husband, Dennis; a son, Danny C. Walker and his wife, Jeannine, all of Dora; four grandchildren, Joy Parker, April Stidham, Dan'L Walker, and John Walker; two great grandchildren, Christopher Stidham and Emma Paige Walker; and four nieces, Mary Ruth Hollis Burgess, Sandra [Hollis] Manasco, Annette [Hollis] Pali, and Lannette [Hollis] Ellard. New Horizon Memorial Funeral Home 648-2323 directing.
Items in brackets added for clarity and completeness.
Submitted by: David L. Ray. Posted 4/06/2005
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. - Corine (Hollis) Meyer, 49, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2004.
Services were at 2 p.m. Friday in Arrow Heights Baptist Church with Bob Green, pastor, officiating. Burial was at Floral Haven Memorial Garden Cemetery by Hayhurst Funeral Home.
Mrs. Meyer was born Oct. 19, 1955, at San Angelo, the daughter of Joseph and Aiko Katherine (Kohara) Hollis. She married David Meyer on March 10, 1979, in Canyon.
Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Catherine Rizzatto of Broken Arrow; a grandson; three brothers, Joseph Hollis of Germany, John Hollis of Houston and James Hollis of Odessa; and a sister, Christy Hollis of Little Rock, Ark.
The family suggests memorials be to Awanas at Arrow Heights Baptist Church, 3201 S. Elm Place, Broken Arrow, OK 74012; or Gideons International, P.O. Box 162, Broken Arrow, OK 74013.
Amarillo Globe-News, Nov. 16, 2004
Found on the net and Submitted by: Bill Cook, 5/22/2005
MEMPHIS - Eula Hollis, 90, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005.
Services will be at 10 a.m. today in Hughs Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rob Hollis, a pastor and her grandson, and the Rev. Bruce Howard officiating. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Nogal Cemetery near Carrizozo, N.M., with the Rev. Hayden Smith officiating. Arrangements are by Hughs Funeral Home.
Mrs. Hollis was born Aug. 22, 1914, in Bartlett. She married J.N. "Shorty" Hollis on Dec. 24, 1933, in Texico, N.M.
Survivors include four sons, Richard Hollis Sr. and Gerald Hollis, both of Memphis, Tommie Hollis of Ava, Mo., and Donnie Hollis of Tulsa, Okla.; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials be to American Cancer Society, 3915 S. Bell St., Amarillo, TX 79109.
Amarillo Globe-News, Feb. 25, 2005 Found on the net and Submitted by: Bill Cook, 5/22/2005
Hico News Review...April 24 1972 FUNERAL SERVICES HELD HERE MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR MRS. EMMA VICKERY
Mrs. Emma Hollis Vickery passed away in the Hico Nursing Home Saturday, April 18. She was 91.
Funeral services were conducted at 2:30 pm Monday in the Hico First Baptist Church with the Rev. Eddie Malphrus officiating. Burial was in the Hico Cemetery.
Mrs. Vickery was born May 7, 1878 at Duffau in Erath County., the daughter of B. L. and Mary Gillentine Hollis.
She was the widow of Geo. C. Vicker, who was deceased in 1936.Mrs. Vickery had been a resident of Hico since 1911, and was a member of the Hico Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, Col. Luster Vickery of Linthicum Heights, Maryland, two sisters, Mrs. M. E. Laney and Mrs. Bert Daugherty, both of Hico; two grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Serving as pallbearers were John Croft, J. H. Oakley, C. H. Leeth, Ernie Jacobs, Harry Hudson and Jimmie Ramage.
Submitted by: Joe Lee 5/07/2005 Return to Obits Alpha-List
Clark Doyle White:
Lived 72y 8m 17d Clark and Cora moved to McFarland in 1929. Obit: Clark Doyle "C.D." White, a long-time farmer in McFarland, died Sept. 19, 1983 in Delano. He was 72. White was born Jan. 3, 1911 in Hicho, Texas. He married Cora L. Whitacre on June 5, 1927. The couple moved to McFarland in 1929.
White farmed in McFarland and in Australia (farmed cotton in Austrialia. Went there at Christmastime each year). He retired in 1956. He was active in the county and state Farm Bureau and also in the Cub Scouts. White served on the building committee of the Church of the Brethren and was a church trustee. He also served as a trustee of the Delano Baptist Church. White was active in the Kiwanis Club.
One of White's major accomplishments was to help organize the First National Bank in McFarland. He was also a director of the bank.
Survivors include his widow, Cora White of Delano; a son and daughter-in-law Harold and Betty White of McFarland; a daughter and son-in-law, Schaloiaas and Jack Rider of Brea; one sister Elma Butts of Woodville; one brother Lawrence White of McFarland; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Services will be held Thursday, Sept. 22, at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church. The Rev. Russell Struve will officiate. Burial will be in the North Kern District Cemetery. Delano Mortuary is handling the arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church. (Email: firstname.lastname@example.com)
Uncle CD to his nieces. Submitted by: Joe Lee 4/2005
CLARK, Dr Jerry H. passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2003 at the age of ninety. He died as he lived, in a valiant fight, and in the company of his family.
Jerry was born on October 25, 1912 in Texas the third of four children. Upon the death of his mother, Alice Bret King in 1929 he took over the care of his youngest sister, Tini. He graduated from Cisco High School at the age of 16, valedictorian of his class. He worked his way through school, from Randolph Junior College, Southern Methodist University to the University of Texas, Austin, where he earned his Phd in Psychology. His main diversions from school and work were girls and music, both pursued through the auspices of his band, J and His Midnight Revelers.
Jerry served in the Army for twenty-nine years, starting as private and retiring as a full Colonel. Following WWII he moved to California, at which time he found, and fell in love with Santa Barbara. He was a Professor and Registrar of the Santa Barbara Teachers College when it became UCSB and moved to its current location. He spent many carefree years on Miramar beach, playing beach volleyball with what became life long friends. In the spring of 1958 he met the love of his life, Edith Mattiat at the Plow and Angel Bar in Montecito. Shortly thereafter, Jerry got married, returned to active service and had a son, Jon.
Jerry retired from the Army in 1971 and happily returned to Santa Barbara. Jerry avoided retirement by becoming the first Psychologist at Sansum Medical Clinic, another source of lifetime friends. He became actively involved in local politics and in supporting the professional practice of psychology, becoming President of the California State Psychological Association twice and President of the local association more times than anyone can remember. Jerry worked in some fashion until the end of his life, taking time off to cause trouble here and there, and spend time with his grandchildren.
Jerry had a lifelong interest in fitness as a champion tennis player through his sixties, and later as a swimmer through the end of his life. He enjoyed baking and making waffles for anyone who would appreciate them, and never missed the opportunity to tell a joke. He would not turn away from a just fight, and placed tremendous value on hard work and getting a good education. Jerry had an intense interest in people and was quick to reach out to others in their times of need.
Above all else, Jerry loved his family and friends. They were, he said, what made life worth living. Jerry is survived by his wife Edith, son Jon, daughter-in-law Susan and grandchildren Austin, Nate and Sarah.
Jerry's family would like to thank all those that supported him over the years and asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Planned Parenthood of Santa Barbara or the Community Environmental Council.
Joe Lee's note... Dr. Jeremiah Hollis ( Jerry ) Clark was the grandson of Sterling King and Mary Ellen Hollis King ( daughter of John Durham Hollis and Mary Roberson Hollis )... Submitted by: Joe Lee 4/2005
Kincannon Funeral Home, Altus, Oklahoma --Obituary 12/27/2003
Freddy Joe Howerton
Freddy Joe Howerton, 69, Altus, died Friday evening, December 26, 2003 at his home. Memorial services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2003 at Kincannon Funeral Home with Bill Osborne officiating. Burial of the cremated remains will take place at Millerville Cemetery in Hico, Texas at a later date. Kincannon Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
He was born September 29, 1934 in Hico, Texas to Harvey and Goldie (Lunsford) Howerton. He attended school in Hico, Texas. He had served his country in the United States Air Force retiring after three years in 1957 with the rank of Airman Third Class. He had driven a taxi in Altus for several years and most recently had been a carpenter in the remodeling and construction business. He was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed boating and fishing, hunting, spending time outdoors and visiting with friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Sondra Daniel and several nieces and nephews.
He is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law; Linda and Rick Railton, Stuart, Florida; Dawna and Ray Jeske, Micanopy, Florida; Ellen and Kevin Doran, Jupiter, Florida; two sisters, Dalphine Senter, Stephenville, Texas; LaVerne Basey, Hamilton, Texas; two brothers, Billy Howerton, Arlington, Texas; Lusk Howerton, Hamilton, Texas; a very special friend and caretaker, Melvena Huddleston, Altus; five grandchildren and many friends.
Submitted by: Joe Lee 4/2005
Lufkin Daily News, Lufkin TX Obituaries for Jan. 15, 2004.
Gordon Ray Hollis
Services for Gordon Ray Hollis, 59, of Trevat, will be held at 1 p.m., Friday in the Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Home Chapel with Rodger Floyd officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery at Apple Springs.
Mr. Hollis was born August 5, 1944, in Trinity County, Texas, and he died Monday, January 12, 2004, at his residence.
Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Edward Oldham of Trevat, Tatia and Jamie Scogin of Apple Springs; sons and daughters-in-law, Gordon S. and Wendy Hollis of Trevat, Gregory S. and Teresa Hollis of Apple Springs; mother, Cora Lucille Hollis of Lufkin; brothers and sisters-in-law, Gerald and Daisy Hollis of Hudson, Grover and Sue Hollis of Apple Springs; eight grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Mr. Hollis was preceded in death by his father, Archie Granvel Hollis, and his brother, Gilbert Hollis.
Pallbearers will be Jack Landrum, Jessie McDougald, Brandon Alsbrooks, Jack Turner, Gannon Hollis and Grant Hollis. Honorary pallbearer is Kelvin Alsbrooks.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Hospice in the Pines, 116 S. Raguet, Lufkin, Texas 75904.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Home.
Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Directors of Lufkin.
Avery Hollis Wednesday, February 6, 2002
Avery Hollis, 81, of Mt. Morris was born Nov. 20, 1920 in Bernie, Mo., the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander and Lula (Goforth) Hollis and died on Monday, Jan. 21, 2002 at Genesys Regional Medical Center. He was united in marriage to Georgia Ellen Stevens on Feb. 10, 1947 in Dexter, Mo. They shared 54 years together. Mr. Hollis retired Jan. 1, 1980 as an inspector and engineering technician with the Michigan Department of Transportation with 25 years service. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army Air Force and was a member of the United Brethren Church of Mt. Morris and the American Legion. Avery loved to fish, play cards on Saturday with his Highland buddies and was very devoted to his grandchildren. Surviving are his wife, Georgia; two daughters, Linda and husband, Ted Hammon, and Joyce Hollis; three grandchildren, Jason, Jennifer and Jessica Hammon; two great-grandchildren, River and Laken Hammon; two sisters, Agnes Russell and Dorothy and husband, Bob Bailey; one brother, Glen Hollis of Bloomfield; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002 at the Miles Martin Funeral Home. Family was present at the funeral home to receive friends on Tuesday, Jan. 22 from 6 - 9 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 23 from 3 - 9 p.m. and Thursday, Jan. 24 from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m. with Rev. Erv Saultman officiating and burial in Davision Cemetery. Those desiring, may consider memorial contribution directed towards the Burton Veterans Memorial Fund.
The Hico News Review...July 2 1965 ( copied from Obituaries from Hico News Review, Vol. III, page 152, Hamilton County Genealogy Association )
Mrs. Bluffie Mae Driver of Hico passed away Monday, June 28 at Hico Nursing Home at the age of 84.
Mrs. Driver was born October 12, 1880 in Erath County, the daughter of the late Bloof and Mary Holley ( should read Hollis ). She had been a resident of Hico for 16 years and had spent the last six weeks in the nursing home.
She was a member of the Hico First Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 28, at 2 pm in the Barrow-rutledge Funeral Chapel with burial in Hico Cemetery, Rev. R. E. Tatum officiated.
Pallbearers were Estes McEntire, Dalton McEntire, Hugh Koonsman, Louis Chaney, Johnnie Scott and Jewel Wolfe.
Mrs. Driver is survived by her husband, Henry Driver of Hico; one daughter, Mrs. J. W. Tidwell of Fort Worth; four sons; Terry Driver of China Lake, Calif., Nick Driver and Johnnie Driver of Fort Worth, and Bud Driver of Cleburne; four sisters; Mrs. Emma Vickery, Mrs. J. C. Laney and Mrs. Bert Daugherty, all of Hico, and Mrs. Bettie Thompson of Knox City; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Submitted by: Joe Lee 5/13/2005 Return to Obits Alpha-List Posted 6/24/2005 Dexter Daily Statesman
Ector Co. TX - Obits from the Odessa American Online May 1997, Charlene Hollis Jackson
ANDREWS _ Charlene Hollis Jackson, 66, a retired teacher, died Friday, May 9, 1997, at University Medical Center in Lubbock.
Services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Andrews Church of Christ with John Snider and Moody Conner officiating. Burial will be at Andrews West Cemetery. Arrangements by McNett Funeral Home.
She was born in Hollis, Okla., and was a resident of Andrews. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Forrest ``Jim'' Jackson of Andrews; son, Cary H. ``Skeeter'' Jackson of Seminole; mother, Margaret Hollis of Andrews; brothers, Joe D. Hollis of Houston, William W. Hollis of Albuquerque, N.M., and Neil B. Hollis of Midland; sister, Helen Cherry of Andrews; and two grandchildren.
Submitted by: Joe Lee 5/10/2005 Return to Obits Alpha-List
Archie M. "Pete" Hollis, Area, Publication Date: 06/16/05
FRIONA - Archie M. "Pete" Hollis, 76, died Tuesday, June 14, 2005.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Friona Cemetery with Leon Talley, minister of Sixth Street Church of Christ, officiating. Arrangements are by Blackwell Funeral Home.
Mr. Hollis was a retired longtime employee of the city of Friona. He was a member of Sixth Street Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Jean; and a sister, Beulah May Wolfington of Marshall, Ark.
Amarillo Globe-News, June 16, 2005 © The Amarillo Globe-News Online
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. - Corine Meyer, 49, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2004.
Services were at 2 p.m. Friday in Arrow Heights Baptist Church with Bob Green, pastor, officiating. Burial was at Floral Haven Memorial Garden Cemetery by Hayhurst Funeral Home.
Mrs. Meyer was born Oct. 19, 1955, at San Angelo, the daughter of Joseph and Aiko Katherine (Kohara) Hollis. She married David Meyer on March 10, 1979, in Canyon.
Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Catherine Rizzatto of Broken Arrow; a grandson; three brothers, Joseph Hollis of Germany, John Hollis of Houston and James Hollis of Odessa; and a sister, Christy Hollis of Little Rock, Ark.
The family suggests memorials be to Awanas at Arrow Heights Baptist Church, 3201 S. Elm Place, Broken Arrow, OK 74012; or Gideons International, P.O. Box 162, Broken Arrow, OK 74013.
Amarillo Globe-News, Nov. 16, 2004
Found on the net and Submitted by: Bill Cook, 5/22/2005
The Hico News Review...September 30 1971 Mandy Elizabeth "Shine" Hollis Laney
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Mandy Elizabeth Laney, 88, Tuesday afternoon, September 28 at 2 o'clock in the Barrow-Rutledge Funeral Chapel, with Rev. J. Henry Cox officiating. Burial was in the Duffau Cemetery.
" Shine " as she was known to her many friends, Was born February 6, 1883 in Erath County, daughter of Bluford L. and Mary Gillentine Hollis. She passed away Monday in the Hico City Hospital where she had been a patient for 12 days.
Mrs. Laney had been a resident of the Hico Nursing Home for three years and had lived in the Duffau community for 85 years. She was married to J. C. Laney, who is deceased. She was a member of the Duffau Baptist Church.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Bert Daugherty of Hico; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Serving as pallbearers were Hugh Koonsman, Bud Stringer, Carroll McLendon, W. H. Koonsman, Jimmie Ramage and Morse Ross.
Submitted by: Joe Lee 5/07/2005 Return to Obits Alpha-List
Mary Pauline (Hunter) Hollis, 86, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2004.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Memorial Park Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, 6969 E. Interstate 40, with Micah Meurer, pastor of River Road Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Hollis was preceded in death by her husband,3Estel E. Hollis; her parents, Edith and William Hunter; and five brothers, Roy Hunter, Arley Hunter, Frank Hunter, Earl Hunter and Robert Hunter.
Survivors include a sister, Dorothy Hunter of Amarillo; two daughters, Joyce Wood of Graham and Lawayne Edwards of El Paso; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Amarillo Globe-News, Nov. 25, 2004
Found on the net and Submitted by: Bill Cook, 5/22/2005
The Hico News Review...August 31, 1962
( copied from Obituaries from Hico News Review, Vol. III, page 36, Hamilton County Genealogy Association )
R. C. Laney, who was reared in the Duffau Community, passed away in a Nogales, Arizona hospital Wednesday, August 15. He had been ill for some time.
Mr. Laney was a brother of Mrs. H. H. Ramage of Hico.
He had made his home in Nogales for many years where he was a successful business man, and he and his wife were prominent in the civic and social life of their community.
Mr. Laney was an overseas veteran of World War I and was a member of the King Soloman Lodge, F. & A. M., Tombstone. He was also a member of the Ridge-Igo Post of the American Legion.
Survivors include his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Robert Walterof Los Angeles, Calif.,and a grandson, Scott Walter: four sisters: Mrs. George O. Ferguson of Stephenville, Mr. H. H. Ramage of Hico, Mrs. Ludie Hudson of Dallas and Mrs. Weldon Stromberg of El Paso.
R. C. Laney was the son of John Calvin Laney and Mary Jane Hollis Laney.
Submitted by: Joe Lee 5/10/2005 Return to Obits Alpha-List
Richard T. "Dick" Hollis passed away May 11, 1997, in Eureka at the age of 74. He was a California native and a resident of Eureka.
Dick worked for several years for W.R.&L. Logging before becoming owner/operator of his own trucking business. He was known for buying and selling scrap iron and "Scrap Iron" became his CB handle. He had a great sence of humor and loved telling and hearing jokes.
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Connie McCoy Williams for all her tender loving care during the final days.
A thanks to Dr. Brennan and Liz who gave Dick very special care and to Hospice of Humboldt for all of their help.
He is survived by his wife, Florence Louise Hollis; his four sons, Jim Hollis, Fred Hollis, Rick and his wife Bobbi, all of Eureka--and Gary Hollis of Ocean Park, Wash.; his four daughters, Diana Freeman of Fortuna--and Linda Hollis, Laura Hollis and Peggy Hollis, all of Eureka; his four step-children, Bill Karr of Eureka, Bob Karr of Winlock, Wash., Dan Karr of Redding, and Nancie Bartlett of Tacoma, Wash.; his brother Jim Hollis of Salem, Ore.; his sisters, Veva Lee of Oceanside, Ore., and Loris Jones of Oregon City, Ore.; his grandchildren, Todd Freeman, Krista Freeman, Jodi Walp, Kerri Walp, Bethany Walp, Ted Hollis, Carli Hollis, Alana Hollis, Merle Pickrell and Steve Stump, all of Eureka--Tracy Hart and Les Pickrell of Neunan, Ga.--Tammy Hollis and Gary Hollis Jr. of Ocean Park, Wash.--and Zena Hollis of Sacramento; his great-grandchildren, Hanna and Kendra Freeman, Kaylee Allen, Jarod Ausbun, Jessika Pickrell, all of Eureka--Emmileo and Zachery Hart of Neunan, Ga.--and Brooke Pickrell of Gresham, Ore.; several Neices and nephews; and special friend, Ken Bareilles and family.
He was preceeded in death by his parents, Guy and Mabel Hollis; his sister, Marion; and his aunt Freda.
Friends are invited to attend funeral services at Pierce Chapel on thursday, May 15, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Casketbearers will be Jim Hollis, Rick Hollis, Fred Hollis, Bill Karr, Todd Freeman and Ken Bareillies. Interment will be at Ocean View Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Pierce Mortuary.
Posted 6/24/2005
The State.com, South Carolina's Home Page: Lewis Barns Hollis.
BLYTHEWOOD - A funeral service for Mr. Lewis Barns Hollis Sr., 68, of Blythewood, will be held 11 o'clock, Tuesday, December 30, 2003, at Trinity United Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Cathy Jamieson-Ogg. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 Monday evening at Shives Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Epworth Children's Home, 2900 Millwood Ave., Columbia, SC 29205, Carolina Children's Home, 3201 Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC 29204, or Trinity United Methodist Church, 155 Blythewood Road, Blythewood, SC 29016.
Mr. Hollis died Saturday, December 27, 2003. Born in Elgin, he was the son of the late Ada Jacobs Hollis. He was founder and president of Hollis Plumbing Co., Inc. for 35 years. Mr. Hollis sponsored a Blythewood Dixie Youth Baseball team for 23 years. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church where he was a member of the Koininia Sunday School Class.
Survivors are his wife, Mary Ann Hollis of Blythewood; daughters and sons-in-law, Susie and John Davis of Blythewood, Cherie and Gerald Wilson of Cross Keys; sons and daughters-in-law, Lewis B. and Cris Hollis, Bryan Hollis of Columbia, Mike and Sonja Hollis, Danny and Jenny Hollis, Chris Chibbaro, all of Blythewood; sisters, Hazel Miller of Brohman, Mich., Mary Clark of Farmington, Mich.; 19 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.
Found on the net and Submitted by: Bill Cook, 5/22/2005
Pauline E. Hollis Byrd, 51, of Ocean Park, Wash., died June 23, 1978, at home.
She was born Oct. 19, 1926 in Wichita, Kan., and was an Ocean Park resident since 1965.
Survivors include her husband William at home; six sons, Jim Hollis and Fred Hollis, both of Eureka, Ca.; Gary Hollis of Nahcotta; William Byrd of Longview; Donald Byrd and Jerome Byrd both of Ocean Park; two daughters, Mrs. Diana Freeman of Eureka, Ca.; and Mrs. Alice Baker of Seaview, Wash.; her mother Mrs. Laura Collins of Longview; her father Paul Nolan of Kelso; her father-in-law Dan Byrd of Ilwaco; four brothers, Jim Nolan of Springfield, Or.; Rusty Nolan of Longview, Ivan Nolan of Kelso, and Don Nolan of Long Beach; three sisters, Irene Chamberlain of Lexington; Louise Hollis of Eureka, Ca.; and Darlene Peterson of Vancouver, Wash.; 16 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Penttila's Chapel by the Sea, Long Beach, with the Rev. John Mann officiating. Interment will follow at the Ilwaco cemetery. Penttila's Chapel by the Sea is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary from "The Longview Daily News", Longview, Cowlitz County, Wa., on June 24, 1978; Posted: 6/24/2005
Obituary. Craven Peyton Hollis
C. P. Hollis, the subject of this brief sketch, was born Aug. 15, 1819. He departed this life Aug. 28, 1899, at his home in Kahoka, at the advanced age of four score years and thirteen days. More than forty-five years of this time was spent in preaching the gospel. He preached in Kentucky, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Kansas, Arkansas, Montana, Idaho, Oregon and Washington, eleven states in all. Several thousand were made to rejoice in the hope of the Gospel under his untiring and efficient labors. His efforts and zeal to preach the word knew no bounds. When ever and wherever duty called he we was always ready. NO sacrifice of time, means or energy seems to great for him. Being a man of positive nature, and a decided and strong personality, he hated sin and shams with all his being, and loved truth and righteousness with the same degree of vehemence. He loved his Lord and Master with all his soul. Only second to this did he love his family and his fellow men. In his death another veteran of the cross has, therefore, laid down his armor in honor, having fought a good fight. He finished his course, in the faith well kept to the end. For many days he waited for the summons, "Child come home," and the "Come ye blessed of my father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and ye gave me meat. I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you took me in, naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came unto me." He leaves a faithful wife and one son and seven daughters, with other relatives and friends to mourn his absence. Yet, none of them sorrow as others who have no hope.
A short, simple and unostentatious service was held at the home, Wednesday morning, at 9:30, conducted by Rev. A. J. Carrick, of Kahoka. The following Scriptures were read as expressive of the life and sentiments of the deceased: Psalm. 23:1-6: Acts, 20:25-27: Romans, 8:31-39: II Corinthians, 4:15-18: 5:1-10: II Timothy, 4:6-8: Jude 1:24,26. After the services the body was taken by the friends to Hamilton, Ill., where it was laid peacefully to rest, till He shall come again, whose right it is to rule. "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth, saith the Spirit, Yea, that they may rest from the labors, and that their works do follow them."
Submitted By: Rosie Fuller 4/29/2005 Return to Obits Alpha-List
HOLLIS, EDWARD HOYT, age 78, of Dora (Bethel Community), Alabama, died October 5, 2001 passed away at home due to Leukemia.
He was a Business Owner - Allstate Restaurant, Club, and Service Station - for over 50 years. He was a Shriner, member of Brooklin Masonic Lodge #704. "Ed" Hollis was lovingly known as "Mayor of the County Line". He was an Army Veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by a son, Donnie Edward Hollis.
Visitation will be Saturday, October 6, 2001 from 6:00-9:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Funeral service at New Horizon Memorial Chapel will be held Sunday, October 7, 2001 at 2:00 P.M. Rev. Don Batson and Rev. Doug Tate officiating. Burial at McCormack Cemetery (Dora, Alabama).
Survivors include: wife of 53 years, Elnora [Montgomery] Hollis; three daughters, Sandra [Hollis] Manasco and husband, Jerry of Dora, Ala., Annette [Hollis] Pali and husband, Robert of Philadelphia, Pa., Lannette [Hollis]Ellard and husband, Robert of Birmingham, Ala.; sister, [Vanita] Inez [Hollis] Ballenger of Dora, Ala.; granddaughter, Blair Canant of Birmingham, AL. Also many friends survive. New Horizon Memorial Funeral Home is directing.
This was published in the Birmingham [Alabama] News.
Submitted by: David L. Ray.
Names in brackets added for clarity and completeness. Posted 4/06/2005
The Texas Spur, February, 1993
Johnnie Koonsman
Services for Johnnie Luster Koonsman, 91, were held at 3 p.m. February 28, 1993 in the Dickens Church of Christ. Perry Mason, Lubbock minister, officiated.
Burial was in Dickens Cemetery with Campbell Funeral Home, Spur, in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Koonsman died about 10:30 p.m. February 26 in Heritage Village Nursing Home in Richardson. He was born in Erath County and had lived n Dickens most of his life. He married Jimmie Parthenia Beebe in Littlefield in May of 1926. She preceded him in death in 1979.
Koonsman served as Dickens County Sheriff from 1933 to 1940. He was a farmer and rancher and owner of Dickens Drug for many years. He was a member of the CapRock Peace Officer´s Assn. and the Church of Christ in Dickens.
Survivors include one son, John L. Koonsman, Dallas; a brother, Jim Koonsman, Afton; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Pallbearers included Wallace Conaway, Billy George Drennan, Harry Martin, Bill North, Kenneth Marts and Ken Beebe.
Submitted by: Joe Lee 4/2005
Lawrence Monroe White:
Lived 80y 10m 19d. Obituary: Private family services for Lawrence M. White, 80, of McFarland were held yesterday in North Kern District Cemetery. White died Tuesday in Delano Regional Medical Center. He was born in Texas July 24, 1910 and lived in McFarland 65 years. He had been a farmer for 20 years, employed by Sam Lipoma. (son of Ollie Monroe White and Ada Hollis White)
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law Linda and Donald Cozart of Shafter; a son, Jim of Baltimore, Md.; and three grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family requests remembrances be sent to the Crippled Children's Hospital, c/o Kern Co. Shrine Club.
Submitted by: Joe Lee 4/2005
Obituary for Weston Taylor Butts: Lived 74y 6m 2d Obituary: Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday in Tulare Cemetery for Weston Butts, 74, Strathmore, who died this morning in a Tulare convalescent hospital. (daughter of Ollie Monroe White and Ada Hollis)
Butts was born in Elida, N.M., and had been a farmer for 43 years in the Strathmore area. He was a member of United Methodist Church in Elida.
He is survived by his wife, Elma Butts, Strathmore; four daughters, Orlanda Hanni and Phyllis Reid, both of Strathmore, Dianne Barber, Salinas, and Joanne Butts, Marina; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Submitted by: Joe Lee 4/2005
Ollie Monroe White: Lived 80y 11 m 31 d Obit: Ollie Monroe White, Strathmore, a retired rancher, died Sunday at a local hospital.
White died on his 81st birthday. He was born July 8, 1881, in Duffau, Tex. He moved to California in 1935 and farmed in McFarland and Merced until 1959 when he moved to Strathmore.
He was a member of the International Order of Odd Fellows and the Methodist church.
He is survived by three sons, Losson White, Pixley; Lawrence White, Wasco and Clark White, McFarland; a daughter, Mrs. Weston (Elma) Butts, Strathmore; two brothers, Sam White and John White, both of Knox City, Tex.; a sister, Mrs. Elmer (Onie) Ferguson, Stephensville, Tex; 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
He was married to ADA (MOLLIE) HOLLIS on October 16, 1898 in Duffau, Erath Co., Texas. ADA (MOLLIE) HOLLIS was born on November 15, 1880 in Duffau, Erath Co., Texas. She died on October 29, 1957 in Bakersfield, Kern Co., California. She was buried on October 31, 1957 in Delano-McFarland District Cemetery, McFarland, California. (Email: firstname.lastname@example.com)
Ollie White and Ada Hollis were divorced. Submitted by: Joe Lee 4/2005
Wilma Mae Hollis
Published in the Santa Rosa [Florida] Press-Gazette, April 29, 2004:
Celebration of the life of Wilma Mae Crabtree, by Alyce Sunshine Ray
Wilma Mae Hollis was born at Dora, Alabama on April 12, 1921, to Mary
Jane Walker Hollis and Daniel Simeon Hollis. She was the second child. They
had a son, John Howard Hollis who was 13 years old at the time.
She slipped quietly into the presence of the Lord April 26, 2004 At the age of 83. Having lived a good and prayerful Christian life. Always serving others, never worrying about herself. She took care of her husband, her parents, looked after grandchildren, a lifetime of service to others.
She endured the death of her only Son, Joseph Wayne Sloan (Jody) because of the Vietnam war.
She outlived most all her Hollis and Walker family.
Mom, they told me was a tiny child, who was full of merriment. She loved to read and she and the other Hollis children played together.
She dearly loved her cousin Edward who was a few years younger than herself.
They played together on Hollis creek. Uncle Johnny once scared them by
wearing a sheet and pretending to be a ghost.
When we came to Holley in the late forties and early fifties she came with her second husband Arthur D. Crabtree. I was already here with Mary and Sid Crabtree, mom's mother and stepfather. After moving here [Florida] a lot of the family came down often to visit and we did have a lot of good times.
She grew up with her Uncle John Harvey Hollis's daughter, Cloie. There
was Aunt Nancy's and Aunt Caroline's Family. Aunt Jessie and Uncle Ethel's
family, Aunt Nita's daughter Margene. They had a lot of fun before World
War 2 came along.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, George Travis Sloan, her second husband, Arthur D. Crabtree, and her son, Jody.
She is survived by two daughters, Jimmie Lou Jamison and her family; Henry and Shelly Jamison, Cynthia and Tim Swanson, Kevin Jamison, Betty Fuller, Tim and KayC Jamison and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Also Alyce and David Ray of McCaysville, Ga., and their two daughters, and four grandchildren; Kathryn and David McConnell, three boys, and Mary Evelyn and Charles Judd and Leslie in Colorado. Also survived by Jody's children, Jeff Sloan and his family, and daughter Terri Kronmeyer and her family. Niece, Venita Holzer, and her granddaughter Elizabeth. She is also survived by her Cousin Margene and Margene's husband Rex Brown of Boaz, Ala, and Cousin Edward Hollis' wife Elnora Hollis of Dora, Ala.
Submitted by: David L. Ray. Posted 4/06/2005
Curvie Lee Hollis
Curvie Lee Hollis, husband of Beluah Hollis, died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005, at his residence.
Born in Ellaville, Ga., on April 27, 1926, he was the son of the late Rosa Jane Carter and Dan Hollis. He was educated in the public school system of Schley County, Ga. Mr. Hollis loved spending time with his family. He was employed as a professional landscaper for many years until his retirement.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving and devoted wife, Beluah Tindal Hollis; one sister-in-law, Adline Stone of the home; one brother-in-law, Clarence (Ruth) Tindal of New Zion; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Henry Hollis Sr.
Memorial services were held on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005, in the Chapel of Scriven Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. S.R. Miott officiating.
Scriven Funeral Home of Sumter was in charge of arrangements.
From the Clarendon Today.com 4/22/2005 Bill Cook
Spencer Terry "Dick" Hollis 1890-1938
(1) OBITUARY The Hico News Review...July 15 1938
Lifelong friends of S. T. ( Dick ) Hollis, 49, were grieved and shocked Thursday morning to learn of his sudden death at his home here at 11:15 about 45 minutes after he was reported to have swallowed the contents of a vial of carbolic acid.
No reason has been found for the rash act further than the suffering Mr. Hollis had undergone the past few years of failing health. About two years ago he was seriously ill at a hospital and he had never recovered from the ravages of that illness.
Medical aid was summoned immediately after Mr. Hollis had gone to the kitchen of his home and told Mrs. Hollis what he had done. A weakened heart and the effects of the potion were more than his pain wracked constitution could endure and within a short time he succumed.
Details of funeral services were not obtainable Thursday afternoon pending the arrival of out-of-town relatives.. A son, Hector, and a daughter, Mayo, were immediately notified at Bakersfield, California and telephoned at 3 o' clock Thursday afternoon that they were leaving at once by automobile and expected to arrive here within 24 hours. Besides these two children and his wife, Mr. Hollis is survived by another son, Jack and another daughter, Mary Helen, of Hico, as wellas a number of other relatives.
Members of the family have the understanding sympathy of a host of friends, formed through their lifetime citizenship in this section, where they have spent all their lives. The family moved to Hico nine years ago from Duffau where Mr. Hollis operated a store for several years.
(2) The Hico News Review....July 22 1938
Funeral services for S. T. (Note: Spencer Terry) "Dick" Hollis who died at his home here last Thursday were held at the family residence Sunday aternoon with Rev. J. C. Mann, pastor of the Hico Methodist Church, in charge of the burial rites.
C. L. Woodward, Bernard Hale, I. J. Teague, Tom Powers, Jr., Horace Ross and Morse Ross served as pallbearers. Flower girls were Misses Frances Vickery, Jewel Shelton, Rachel Marcum, Lucy HudsonFlossy Randals, Jennie Mae McDowell, Jean and Jane Wolfe.
Besides his wife, he is survived by four children: Hector H. Hollis of Bakersfield, California, and Jack, May and Mary Helen, all of Hico.Six sisters: Mrs. Pat Koonsman, Dickens, Mrs. Emma Vickery, Hico, Mrs. Henry Thompson, Knox Coty, Mrs. Henry Driver, Mrs. J. C. Laney, Mrs. Bert Daugherty, all of Duffau, and a number of other relatives and friends.
Spencer Terry Hollis, son of Mr. and Mrs,. B. L. (Note: Bluford Luster and Mary Gillentine Hollis) Hollis was born May 25, 1890 at the old Hollis home near Duffau. He was married to Miss Autrey Mae Moore twenty-six years ago and to this union four children were born, all of whom survive. He became a member of the Baptist church about 27 years ago.
Dick Hollis had a host of friends here who were surprised and grieved to learn of his death. His friendship, constantly sought by all those with whom he came in contact was granted to all and without prejudice.
Among those from out-of town who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. E. E, Moore, Dallas; Mr. and Mrs, Floyd Hollingsworth and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hathaway, Mexia; Miss Los Statham, Mount Calm; Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Koonsman, Dickens City; Mr. and Mrs. Jess Northcutt, Wichita Falls; Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Gill and Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Norred, La Coste; Travis, Odell and Sylvia Thompson, Knox City; Mrs. G. O. Ferguson, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Lackey, and T. J. Jenkins, Stephenville; Mr. and Mrs. Buck Carlton and son, Carl, and Judge and Mrs. J, C, Barrow, Hamilton. Submitted by: Joe Lee 4/27/2005
Funeral services for Hawthorne Hamilton Ramage were conducted Wednesday at 2:30 pm in First Methodist Church. Rev, Hubert Taylor officiated.
Mr. Ramage passed away at 6:15 am Tuesday in Austin, following an illness of several weeks.
He was born September 10 1889 at Walnut Springs, and was the son of the late Jewel J. and Beulah Johnson Ramage. A retired farmer and rancher, Mr. Ramage Had been a resident of Hico for 13 years, and was aformer long time resident of Duffau community and Black Stump Valley. He was a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mattie Ramage of Hico; one daughter, Mrs. Albert Vickers of Austin; Two sons; Jewel C. Ramage of Hooks and Jimmie L. Ramage of Hico; and nine grandchildren,
Serving as pallbearers were Glenn Higginbotham, M. J. Knudson, Grady Hooper, J. C. Prater, Harold Walker and Sandy Ogle. Burial was in Duffau Cemetery,
Note by Joe Lee: HH Ramage was the husband of Mattie Diana Laney, daughter of J. C. Laney and Mary Jane Hollis Laney
Submitted by: Joe Lee 5/10/2005 Return to Obits Alpha-List
A Tribute published in the pages of The Wichita Falls Times, Wichita Falls, TexasJan. 8, 1964
JOHN STERLING HOLLIS entered into eternal rest Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1964. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday for the 92-year farmer who died at his home in Electra, Texas. The Rev. Jack Davis, pastor of the Hillside Baptist,
officiating. Burial will be in Electra Memorial Cemetery.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Hollis and Margaret Amanda Bell Hollis Roberson, his wife of sixty-three years, Julia (Jo) Roberson died in Nov. 1963.
Survivors include (3) sons, Jessie Floyd and Tommy Fred of Electra, Ace Covington (AC) of Bowie, (2) Daughters Amanda Shahan, Marlow, OK. and Maurine Hargrove, Fort Worth, a sister, Annie Collins, El Paso; at least 23 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Submitted by: Joe Lee 5/07/2005 Return to Obits Alpha-List
Mrs. Nancy Cornelius Hollis Titcomb, Succumbs At Her Home Here Friday December 5th, 1941.
The daughter of the late Edward Douglas Hollis and Eliza A. Hovis Hollis of Chattooga County, Georgia, has entered into her rest.
Mrs. Nancy C. Titcomb, departed this life at 12:00 p.m. Friday, December 5th, at her home here in Conroe, Texas. Mrs. Titcomb was born February 8th, 1878, and at the time of her death was 63 years old. She had lived in Conroe for a number of years and was loved and respected by a host of friends.
She is survived by her husband, Z. D. Titcomb; one daughter, Mrs. A. B. Dover of Conroe; four brothers, Joe Hollis of Grapeland, Curtis Hollis of Goose Creek, Charlie Hollis, of Newton, and Oscar Hollis of Houston; two sisters, Mrs. Icy Burgess and Mrs. Lillian Bell Rusk; two granchildren, Lillian and Joe Allen Dover both of Conroe.
Funeral services were conducted at the Church of Christ in Conroe Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock where friends and relatives had crowded the building. This fact, along with the beautiful floral offering, and the many good things said concerning her life proclaimed her a woman of high esteem. She had been a loyal member of the Church of Christ for a number of years. Joe Cooke Van Dyke and D. M. Fruzia officiated. Interment was in the Willis Cemetery. Metcalf Funeral Home Directing. Submitted by: Harold Thomas, 5.22.2005
Obituary of Imogene (Glover) Dobbs (1932-2004),
as appeared in Abilene Reporter News
Imogene Glover Dobbs, 72, died Monday, March 22, 2004 in a Dallas hospital. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in the Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Faith, 5701 Highway 277 South, with Rev. David Cason officiating. Entombment will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park Mausoleum. Visitation will be Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Born in Haskell County, Texas, on January 28, 1932, Gene was the daughter of Charlie and Minnie (Harrell) Glover. Following her graduation from Rochester High School, she attended one year of college and two years of business college. After business college, Gene's Abilene career began at U.T. Time (Timex), then she was personal secretary to Chuck Moser, Athletic Director of Abilene High School during the undefeated years of the 1950's. After working at the Opland Missile Site, she devoted 21 years to the civilian personnel office at Dyess AFB.
After retirement, she was employed by Abilene State School, then Goodwill Industries and finally at Franklin Real Estate before moving to the Dallas area in 1998, where she worked at Big Town Mall. She was a member of Eastern Star, Cora Posey Chapter 1072, the Abilene Police Auxiliary and the Thursday Morning Book Club. Her church memberships included Belmont Baptist Church, then Wylie Baptist Church and finally Lake Pointe Church in Rockwall, Texas where her entire family attends.
Gene was preceded in death by her parents, brother Pat Glover, sister Charlene Harris, and her husband, Wallace Edward Dobbs, whom she married in Abilene February 4, 1950, a former member of the Abilene Police Dept. and the Taylor County Sheriff's Dept; he died in 1995.
Survivors include son, Larry E. Dobbs and wife Rebecca of Rockwall, Tx.; daughter Kathryn E. Dressler and husband Mack of Mesquite, Tx; two brothers, Bob Glover of Borger, Tx, and Roy Glover of Richardson, Tx; and granchildren, Hans Dobbs, Meredith Dobbs, Sarah Dressler, Kate Dressler, and Ethan Dobbs. Step-grandchildren are Stephen Jones, Scott Thomas, Sean Sapp and Skylar Bates.
Memorials may be made to West Texas Rehabilitation Center, 4601 Hartford, Abilene, Tx 79605; or the charity of your choice. Imogene (Glover) Dobbs was a descendant of not only the MCCARTY lines but was also both a HOLLIS line and a ROBERSON line descendant. The lineage lines...... James M. McCarty Sr.> Mary Ann "Polly" (McCarty) Hollis> Mary Adoline (Hollis) Roberson> Willie Armenia (Roberson) Glover> Charlie Meade Glover> Imogene (Glover) Dobbs. John Hollis> Micajah Randolph Hollis> Harvey Berry Hollis> Mary Adoline (Hollis) Roberson----see above. Matthew Newton Roberson Sr. >William Magee Roberson> William Lewis Walker Roberson> Willie Armenia (Roberson) Glover-----see above McCarty line. Submitted by: Joe Lee 5/07/2005 Return to Obits Alpha-List
Richard Thomas (Tommy) Hollis
Graveside services for Richard Thomas (Tommy) Hollis, 78, will be held at 10:30 am Wednesday, April 19, 2006 from Highland Memorial Gardens with Rev. George McMinn officiating.
Mr. Hollis, a retired Jackson Police Officer died, Sunday, April 16, 2006 at Humboldt General Hospital.
He was born in Jackson TN, son of the late J.O. Hollis and Alice Hickson Hollis. He was reared by his step-grandmother Kate Woodward, had an adotped a sister Sarah Key. He had a beloved sister Betty Moes of Hardin KY. All proceeded him in death.
A Baptist in faith, he was saved at North Jackson Baptist Church. He believed in sharing his blessings and took several people in his home.
After retiring from the Jackson Police Department, he moved to Medina TN were he served several years on the Medina Police Department.
He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, MS-TN Peace Officers Association, TLFOA Officers Association, VFW and American Legion. He served in the pacific Theater on the USS Cape Glouchester during WW II.
Survivors are his wife of 60 years Christon Aundean Bell Hollis, Daughters Denita Rowe and husband Bill; Pixie Farmer and husband Charles; and son Richard Christon Hollis and wife Alice, Grandaughters Michelle Rowe Martin and husband Toby; Kelly Garland and husband Andy; Grandsons W. T. Rowe and wife Christy; Kevin Jackson and wife Lisa, David Farmer, Charlie Farmer, Mark Jackson and 7 Great Grandchildren.
Casket Bearers to serve will be W. T. Rowe, Toby Martin, Andy Garland, Kevin Jackson, Mark Jackson, Charlie Farmer, David Farmer and Joshua Carter. Honorary Pallbearers are Tommy Bell, Ray Roberts, Cole Reasons, Jacob Reece, Barrett Gray.
The family has requested that memorials be directed to Hospice of West Tennessee and American Diabetes Association.
The family will receive friends at Replogle-Lawrence Funeral Home in Medina TN, Tuesday, April 18 from 5pm to 7:30pm.
This appeared in The Jackson Sun on April 18, 2006
O'DONNELL - Betty Jane
O'DONNELL - Betty Jane, 83, formerly of Vinco, passed away Jan. 31, 2007,
at Arbutus Park Manor. Born Oct. 9, 1923, in Tyrone, daughter of Charles
H. and Almeda (Blair) Shively. Preceded in death by parents; husband, James
E. O'Donnell; daughter-in-law, Yvonne O'Donnell; and brother, John Shively.
Survived by stepmother, Elizabeth Shively, Chamberburg; loving children,
Betty Ann, wife of George Sparks, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Patricia L., wife
of Roger Allbaugh, Jackson Township; Lt. Col. James E. II retired U.S. Air
Force, married to the former Deborah Ogelsby, Ellorree, S.C.; and Jeffrey
D., married to the former Nancy Dilling, Kissimmee, Fla.; and a son-in-law,
Richard A. Williams, Biloxi, Miss; grandchildren, Tracy Williams, Las Vegas;
Erin, wife of Dixie Hollis, Biloxi; Scott Williams, Texas; Tricia Williams,
Colorado Springs; Lonnie Allbaugh, married to former Jody Baylor, Stroudsburg;
Loren Allbaugh, married to the former Kara Davis, Richland; Kevin, Andrew,
Matthew and Phillip, all of Kissimmee, Fla.; great-grandchildren, Fiona Williams,
Ian and Ross Hollis, Benjamin, Averie and Caleb Allbaugh; sisters, Mary Ann
Venner, Chambersburg; Sally Gilbert, Phoenix, Ariz.; Kathy Hanlin, Newville;
and Nancy Shively, Chambersburg; brothers, James, Carlisle; Fredrick, Fairfax,
Va.; Robert and David both of Shippensburg; and Thomas, Mount Holly Springs;
aunt, Dorothy Hanley, Altoona; and numerous nieces, nephews and many friends,
including Karen Stickler, Charlotte Brandon, Janet Hagerich and Dr. Jeanmarie
Koh. Betty Jane was a graduate of Tyrone High School. She was a faithful
member of Summit Chapel United Methodist Church, where she served as choir
director, nursery coordinator and church council member. Betty Jane also
was a charter member of Belmont United Methodist Church. She was a former
PTA president of Vinco Elementary School and member of Jackson Township Senior
Center. Betty loved life, and although severely disabled for the last years
of her life, was a source of comfort and encouragement to all who knew her.
Friends received from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at The Baker-Harris Funeral Chapel,
Conemaugh, and one hour prior to service at 11 a.m. Monday at Summit Chapel
United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Penny Adams and the Rev. Ray Streets
Sr. officiating. Interment, Benshoff Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be directed to Asera-care Hospice, Regency Square, Old
Route 220, Suite 203, Altoona, Pa. 16602 or to Summit Chapel United Methodist
Church, Nursery Fund, 2142 William Penn Ave., Johnstown Pa. 15909, in memory
of Betty Jane. 1 Corinthians, 2:9: As it is written, "No eye has seen, nor
ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those
who love Him.
The Tribune Democrat, Johnstown, PA 2/02/2007 Submitted by Bill Cook from Internet search 2/07/2007
Carl E. Hollis: COLUMBIA - SC
The funeral service for Carl Eugene Hollis, 73, will be held 11 o'clock Monday morning, February 26, 2007, at Crescent Hill Baptist Church with The Rev. Ron Bryan officiating. Interment will follow in Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens.
Serving as pallbearers will be Ray Jeffcoat, Marshall Hollis, Daniel Jones, Bryson Norwood, Don Howard, Leon Moore, Garther Lea and Russell Northdruft. The family will receive friends from 4 until 5:30 Sunday evening, at Shives Funeral Home, Colonial Chapel. Memorials may be made to Crescent Hill Baptist Church, 2659 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29204.
Mr. Hollis died February 22, 2007. Born February 23, 1933, in Merigold, Miss., he was a son of the late Charles Harvey and Alice Belle Crawford Hollis. A U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, he twice received a Combat Medical Badge and Army Commendation Medal. He was stationed at Ft. Jackson, Germersheim and Heidelberg, Germany, Ft. Riley, Kansas, and Tripler Army Hospital in Hawaii, retiring in 1975 after 25 years. Upon retirement he owned and operated Carl's Used Cars, from which he retired in 2002, after 27 years.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy Hanson Hollis; son, Michael E. Hollis; daughter, Susan L. Hollis; brothers, Charles Hollis, Avinger, Texas, Joe Flanagan, Oakhurst, Calif., Monroe Flanagan of Albuquerque, N.M.; sisters, Pat Howard and brother-in-law, Don Howard, Jeffersonville, Ohio, Peggy Welch and brother-in-law, James Welch, Jackson, Miss., Lillian Lackey and brother-in-law, Bill Lackey, Sharon, Tenn.; grandchildren, Brittany Jeffcoat and husband, Ray, Daniel Jones, Marshall Hollis, all of Columbia; great-granddaughters, Savannah and Cari Ann Jeffcoat. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Carol H. Sammons, sisters, Ann Irby and Sally Flanagan, brother, Tom Flanagan.
www.shivesfuneralhome.com (803) 754-6290
«Obituary posted: February 24, 2007 Submitted 2/25/2007 by: J. E. Hollis
Charles Marvin Hollis, 92, Clarksville, died Saturday, April 14, 2007, at home.
The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at McReynolds-Nave and Larson Chapel with the Rev. Paul Tramel officiating. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home and from 11 a.m. to time of service Tuesday at the funeral home. McReynolds-Nave Larson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Hollis was born August 29, 1914 in Montgomery County, the son of the late Ervin Hollis and Martha Appleton Hollis. He retired from Civil Service at Fort Campbell, was a Air Force Veteran of WWII, and attended Forrest St. United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife Christine Simmons Hollis; a son Phillip Hollis and his wife Debbie of Clarksville; a daughter Sandra Caldwell and her husband Joe of Marietta, Ga.; a brother E.J. Hollis of Henrietta; a sister Darlene Sheppard of Clarksville; grandchildren Matt Hollis, Lindsey Hollis, Craig Caldwell, and Ryan Caldwell; and four great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Grandsons and Nephews . The Leaf-Chronicle, Clarksville, TN, April 16, 2007
Submitted by: Message board post, added 4/19/2007
JANESVILLE, WI--- Hazel C. Barker, age 89, of Janesville, died Saturday, March 31, 2007 at Cedar Crest Nursing Home. She was born September 23, 1917 in Arytown, Thayer, MO, the daughter of John W and Susan "Rhetta" (Ary) Hollis. Hazel married Robert E. Barker on March 30, 1940 in Madison, WI. She lived in Janesville most of her life where she was employed as a caregiver for several families. She was a past member of First Lutheran Church, and the Ladies Auxiliary.
She is survived by her 4 sons: Bruce (Mary) Barker of West Bend, Thomas (Denise) Barker of Wisconsin Rapids, Dale (Dee Simonson) Barker of Janesville, Dean Barker of Delavan, WI; a daughter-in-law, Laura Barker of Janesville; 14 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 5 sister-in-laws: Ethel, Alice, Evelyn, Lucille, and Julianne Hollis; numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended family members. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert; a son, Richard; a grandchild, Michael; 6 brothers: Orlie, Cloyce, Ervin, Paul, Donald, and Doy; 2 sisters, Alta, and Addie.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 6, 2007, at SCHNEIDER APFEL SCHNEIDER and SCHNEIDER FUNERAL HOME. Interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery. A Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4:00 to 6:00 at SCHNEIDER APFEL SCHNEIDER and SCHNEIDER FUNERAL HOME.
Submitted by: firstname.lastname@example.com, added 4/19/2007
Leta J. Hollis Barber Graveside services for Leta J. Barber, 89, were Tuesday in Rose Hill Cemetery, Dr. Richard T. Hopper, retired pastor of First Baptist Church, Ardmore, officiating.
Born April 16, 1903 at Mountain View to the late Andrew Madison and Martha Kinney Hollis, Mrs. Barber died Thursday in Amarillo, Tex. She married the Rev. D.D. Barber in Mountain View [OK] in 1923. Rev. Barber, who was Superintendent of Missions for the Enon Baptist Assoc. in Ardmore, preceded his wife in death in 1964.
Mrs. Barber was active in the association's churches. She served as a state W.M.U. worker, adult Sunday School teacher and intermediate superintendant at churches her husband pastored in Oklahoma City, Chickasha, Pauls Valley and Erick. She attended Southwestern State University and Oklahoma Baptist University. She was a member of the San Jacinto Baptist Church in Amarillo at the time of her death. A daughter, Mildred Sue Morgan also preceded her in death in 1986.
She is survived by two daughters, Leta Marie Fyke, Amarillo, and Margaret Rupert, Chico, Calif.; one sister Abbie Hollis, Oklahoma City, 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Panhandle Chapter of Alzheimer's Association.
Services were under the direction of Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home. [Walters Herald -- Sept 17, 1992, page 9] Originally sent by Joe Lee
(Replaced 11-02-2007 by David Morgan) Link
The Topeka Daily Capital > Sunday> January 30, 1966
Frank Hollis, 84, Of Overbrook Dies.
Overbrook.--Frank HOLLIS, 84, Overbrook, died Saturday at a Lyndon nursing home.
He was born in the Valley Brook community south of Overbrook, the son of James and Cecelia Hollis. he spent most of his life in the Valley Brook community. He was a retired farmer.
He was a director of First National Bank at Overbrook more than 25 years he and was a member of the Overbrook Farmers Union.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. John COOPER, Carbondale; and three brothers, William Hollis, Overbrook, John Hollis, Elk City, Okla., and Cecil Hollis, Eads, Colo.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Overbrook Methodist Church. Burial will be in Valley Brook Cemetery about four miles south of Overbrook. Baker Funeral Home at Overbrook is in charge of arrangements.
Submitted by: Reta Britt Added: 2-24-2008
Dr. Daniel Hollis
Dr. Daniel Walker Hollis
COLUMBIA - Funeral services for Dr. Daniel Walker Hollis, 85, will be held Sunday at 3:00 p.m. at Eastminster Presbyterian Church with burial in Elmwood Cemetery and Gardens. Memorials may be made to the University of South Carolina Education Foundation, Hollis History Endowment Gift Processing, 1600 Hampton St. #736, Columbia, SC 29208. Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is assisting the family.
Dr. Hollis died Thursday, February 7, 2008. Born March 4, 1922, in Clarendon, Va., he was a son of the late John Porter Hollis and Mary Walker Hollis.
His father was born in 1872 and was an attorney for the federal income tax division. He received a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md. He died of pleurisy/pneumonia in 1926. His mother, Mary Walker Hollis was born in 1886. She was a school teacher.
Daniel Walker Hollis attended Winthrop Training School in Rock Hill, S.C. He later attended U.S.C. and graduated in 1942 with an M.A. in history. Dr. Hollis served in the U.S. Air Force in WW II, including two years in India. He was discharged as a sergeant and subsequently retired as a major. Taking advantage of the G.I. Bill of Rights, he attended Columbia University in New York where he received a Ph.D. in american history. He began teaching at U.S.C. in 1947, and taught for 37 years before retiring in 1985. He received the Russell award for outstanding research and the Garnet Black award for effective teaching. He was a life member of the Board of Directors of U.S.C. Educational Foundation.
He married Margaret Campbell Belser in 1963, the daughter of Mary Campbell and Duncan Clinch Heyward (Governor of S.C. 1903 - 1907).
His uncle, Lawrence Peter Hollis, was the superintendent of Parker School District in Greenville, S.C., and was known for the outstanding programs which led Greenville schools to national recognition. He was the most distinguished member of the Hollis family.
Surviving are his wife, Margaret "Peggy" Belser Hollis of West Columbia; two sisters, Mrs. Juliette Hollis Moody and Mrs. Alice Hollis Brown; niece, Mrs. Rosemary Moody Roberts (Hal); nephew, Lehman Rowell "Rowe" Moody (Selma Falls Moody), all of Spartanburg, S.C.; and three great-nephews, Lehman "Lee" Rowell Moody, Jr., Bayard Falls Moody and John Taylor Moody.
The family of Dr. Hollis extends their deep appreciation to the staff of Jane Bruce Guignard Nursing Home at the Episcopal Home at Still Hopes and his special caregiver, Pamela Nero.
Submittecd by: John Hollis Posted: 2/24/2008
Mrs. W. T. Kimbrough Succumbs Tuesday Evening
Mrs. W. T. Kimbrough, well known Caldwell club woman and civic worker, died here last night at a local hospital following a lengthy illness. The body is at the Peckham chapel where funeral services will be held Friday at 2:30 with the Rev. George Roseberry officiating.
Mrs. Kimbrough is survived by her husband; a son, V. H. Kimbrough of Weiser; her granddaughter, Anne Kimbrough, or Weiser; five sisters who reside in the east.
Mrs. Kimbrough, whose maiden name was Marian Hollis, was born August 21, 1872 at Golden, Ill. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hollis.
Came Here In 1911
In December, 1911, Mrs. Kimbrough came to Caldwell with her husband. She immediately entered church work and taught a large class of girls in the Methodist Sunday school for many years. She was president of the Ladies Aid during the World War and devoted much of her time to war work. She served as president of the Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist church and helped to organize the class of girls in the Methodist Sunday school for many years. She was president of the Ladies Aid during the World War and devoted mush of her time to war work. She served as president of the Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist church and helped to organize the Home Missionary society as well.
Always active in social service and civic work, Mrs. Kimbrough held many important offices in community circles and did much to promote local enterprises. She was president of the Forward club, Caldwell's oldest women's organization, and was a member of the Carnegie library board for the past six years.
Active In Youth Work
Mrs. Kimbrough was also secretary of the local Chautauqua class, a capacity which she had filled since she joined the organization in 1915 under the leadership of the late Mr. H. D. Blatchley. She was a sponsor of the College of Idaho Y. W. C. A. organization for 15 years and always took a keen interest in youth activities.
She was a member of the local Rebekah lodge.
Mrs. Marian Kimbrough leaves a monument of good, kindly, noble and worthwhile deeds long to be remembered in Caldwell. Her endeavors were many and varied. Her interest was felt in every good and worthwhile undertaking that arose in her city. Her enthusiasm was always high, her faith in the triumph of things right and righteous was so complete and sublime, that she never wavered or faltered in any undertaking. Her devotion to the better things of life was so complete that success ever crowned her efforts. She was a woman whose fine and beautiful character would have made her valuable in an community. The city of Caldwell is richer that her mature years were spent here. Her loss is mourned by all who knew her, and her host of friends sorrow with her family.
Alice Eloise Hollis Brown
SPARTANBURG - Alice Hollis Brown died Tuesday evening, April 29, 2008, in Eden Terrace Assisted Living.
She was born September 25, 1919, in Clarendon, Virginia and raised in Rock Hill, South Carolina, the daughter of the late Dr. John Porter Hollis and Mary Walker Hollis.
Mrs. Brown graduated with an A.B. degree from Winthrop College and received a Masters degree in Library Science from Columbia University, New York, New York. Before her marriage, she taught school at Cheraw, South Carolina, and later at Pine Street Elementary School in Spartanburg, where she became the head librarian for the school.
She was a former member of The Assembly, former member and past president of The Junior League of Spartanburg, former member and past president of The Book Club, former member and president of the Fruit and Flower Gardeners, former member and president of the Any Wednesday Lunch Club, former member of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America, past secretary of the Spartanburg County Historical Association, past secretary of the Arts Partnership of Greater Spartanburg, and a former board member for the Spartanburg County Library and the Speech Clinic. She was a member of The Episcopal Church of the Advent, where she had served as past secretary of the ECW.
Mrs. Brown is survived by her sister, Juliette Hollis Moody of Spartanburg, South Carolina; her niece, Rosemary Moody Roberts and her nephew, Lehman Rowell Moody, both of Spartanburg; and three great-nephews, Lehman Rowell Moody Jr. of Charleston, SC, Bayard Falls Moody and John Taylor Moody, both of Spartanburg, SC. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Randolph "Ranny" Brown and her brother, Dr. Daniel Walker Hollis of Columbia, South Carolina.
A memorial service will be held Friday, May 2, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. at The Episcopal Church of the Advent with the Reverend Sue Perrin presiding. A private burial will be held at a later date in Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the Family Life Center following the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be made to The Arts Partnership of Greater Spartanburg, Inc., 200 East St. John Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306, Mobile Meals, P.O. Box 461, Spartanburg, SC 29304, The Friends of the Library, 151 South Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306, the Spartanburg Animal Shelter and Humane Society, 150 Dexter Road, Spartanburg, SC 29303, or The Advent Foundation, 141 Advent Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302.
The family wishes to acknowledge with grateful thanks all of her loyal and devoted caregivers, especially Geraldine Matthews and Margaret Black.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.jmdunbar.com.
Dunbar Funeral Home & Crematory, «Obituary posted: May 1, 2008»
Submittted by firstname.lastname@example.com and posted to website 5/07/2008 by Bill Cook, Hollis List administrator.
Elnora Montgomery Hollis
HOLLIS, ELNORA MONTGOMERY, Mrs. Elnora Montgomery Hollis, age 78, of Dora [Alabama] passed away Saturday January 26, 2008 at her residence after a brief illness with her family at her side.
Mrs. Hollis was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Dora, a member and Past Worthy Matron of Sellers Chapter #365 Order of the Eastern Star, and was the retired owner of the Allstate Cafe.
Funeral services will be Monday, January 28, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the New Horizon Memorial Chapel. Rev. John Foles and Rev. Doug Tate will officiate. Burial will follow at McCormack Cemetery. Visitation is Sunday night 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Edward Hoyt Hollis; daughter, Sandra Manasco; and son, Donnie Edward Hollis. Survivors include her daughters, Annette Pali and husband Robert of Philadelphia, PA and Lannette Ebersole and husband Mark of Dallas, TX; granddaughter, Blair Glanton of Birmingham; sister, Melba Bassett of Forestdale and son in law, Jerry Manasco of Dora.
Published in The Birmingham [Alabama] News from 1/27/2008 - 1/28/2008.
Submitted By: David L. Ray 5/09/2008
The Hico News Review...June 24 1932 Walker L. Roberson
Closing a life that was made colorful by the struggles common to pioneers of this section of the country, death came last Sunday evening at six o'clock to Walker L. Roberson, who was a long time resident of this section, but who had been visiting for the last few weeks at the home of his daughter, Miss ( sic ) Will Harrell near Haskell, Texas.
The body was brought to the home of his son, A. B. Roberson, in Hico and burial was in the Duffau Cemetery, preceding which funeral services were held at 10 A. M., Tuesday, June 21, conducted by Elder Jno. L. Wilson.
Mr. Roberson, who was born in Mississippi in 1847, came to Texas at an early age and settled near Duffau. He was married to Mary Hollis in 1868, and to him and his good wife, who preceded him in death 24 years ago, were born 12 children, three boys and nine girls, four of whom have died, and eight survive as follows: A. B. Roberson of Hico; Mrs. Moody Rusk of Colorado; Mrs. Willie Glover of Rule; Mrs. Joe Hollis of Bowie; Mrs. Jessie Rusk of Canyon;Mrs. Vergie Claunch of Canyon; Mrs. Martha Harrell of Rule; and Mrs. Beatrice Hyles of Matador. Also surviving are four brothers and two sisters; J. W. Roberson of this place; W. B. Roberson of Fort Worth; S. M. Roberson of Burkburntt, and Mrs. Sarah Ann Roberts of Duffau; also 40 grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren.
Mr. Roberson, who was a member of the Church of Christ, had lived a long and useful life, and was looked down upon as a worthy Christian gentleman by all who knew him. He was an old settler of the Duffau community, and had lived most of his life within seven miles of Hico, although for the past few years he had made his home with one another of his children.
One of the last survivors of the Dove Creek Indian fight, Mr. Roberson's early life was extremely active, and he was one of those hardy pioneers who suffered hardship and privation to build up this country and make it a safe place for their families and descendents. He was well known to all old time residents of this section, and his passing had an added note of sadness through the realization that his death adds one more to the list of early settlers, who are gradually passing to their reward.
Submitted by: Joe Lee 4/29/2005 Return to Obits Alpha-List
The Hico News Review....September 24 1965
Walter Hollis, 89, passed away Thursday, Sept. 16 at 11:22 pm in Hico City Hospital.
Mr. Hollis, a retired gin operator, was born in Duffau March 20 1876 and had spent most of his life in Erath County. He had been a resident of Hico the past 15 years.
Funeral services were held Saturday, September 15 ( sic )...should read September 18...., at 10:30 am in the chapel of Barrow- Rutledge Funeral Home, with Bro. Nelson Stark officiating. Burial was in the Johnsville Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Sherman Roberson, Glenn Higginbotham, Louis Chaney, Bud Roberson, O. W. Roberson and O'Dale Cook.
Submitted by: Joe Lee 5/07/2005 Return to Obits Alpha-List
Sandra Kay Hollis Manasco
MANASCO, MRS. SANDRA KAY HOLLIS, age 55, of Bagley [Alabama], passed away Thursday, November 11, 2004 at Carraway Methodist Medical Center.
She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star #265 Sellers Chapter. She was retired from Burlington Northern Railroad after over 30 years of service as a clerk and was a business owner of the Allstate Quick Stop.
She was preceded in death by her father, Edward Hoyt Hollis, and by a brother, Donnie Edward Hollis.
Mrs. Manasco is survived by her husband, Jerry H. Manasco; mother, Elnora Hollis of Dora; 2 sisters, Annette Pali (Robert) of Philadelphia, PA, and Lannette Ellard (Robert) of Birmingham; and 1 niece, Blair Glanton (Thomas) of Calera.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 14, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at the New Horizon Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at McCormack Cemetery. Rev. Doug Tate officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements are by New Horizon Memorial Funeral Home, 648-2323, Dora.
Published in The Birmingham Alabama News from 11/13/2004 - 11/14/2004. Submitted By: David L. Ray 5/09/2008
Gwendolyn C. Wolfe
MONCKS CORNER - Mrs. Gwendolyn Caskey Hollis Wolfe, age 89, widow of the late William C. Wolfe, formerly of Moncks Corner, passed away at a nursing facility in Mount Pleasant in the early morning hours Friday, April 25, 2008.
Friends and family are invited to attend her funeral service Monday morning, April 28, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Moncks Corner, 112 East Main Street. Highway 17A and Highway 6, Moncks Corner, SC 29461. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Burial will immediately follow in St. Johns Church Cemetery in Pinopolis, SC.
Mrs. Gwendolyn Caskey Hollis Wolfe was born April 10, 1919, in Columbia, SC, to the late Ira Heyward Hollis and the late Minnie Caskey Hollis. She was the co-owner and manager of the Office Supply Company in Moncks Corner for over 25 years. She was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Moncks Corner. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Survivors include her daughter, Gwendolyn Bailey of Mount Pleasant; three grandsons, Mark Bailey, and his wife Tina of Mount Pleasant, Wil Bailey and his wife Wendi of Blowing Rock, NC, and Joey Bailey and his wife Tammy of Coconut Creek, FL; two great-grandchildren, Holli Bailey of Blowing Rock, NC, and Rose Bailey of Summerville. Mrs. Wolfe was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and one brother, Jackson J.D. Hollis.
Flowers will be accepted at the funeral home or memorial contributions can be made in Mrs. Gwendolyn Caskey Hollis Wolfes honor to St. Johns Church Cemetery, c/o The First Baptist Church, 112 East Main Street, Moncks Corner, SC 29461 or to The Alzheimer's Association Palmetto Chapter, 1941 Savage Road, Charleston, SC 29407.
Online memorials can be made at www.carolinamemorial.com.
Funeral arrangements provided by Carolina Memorial Funeral Home, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC (843-797-2222).
Published in The State on 4/27/2008. Submitted by: Edna Ruth Harrell 5/15/2008
William Taylor "Billy" Hollis
ROCK HILL - Mr. William "Billy" Taylor Hollis, 77, of 3710 Mobley Store Road died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House. A graveside service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at Laurelwood Cemetery, with the Revs. Donald Scoggins and Donna Lollis officiating. Visitation will follow the burial at the Antioch UMC Social Hall in Rock Hill.
A native of Rock Hill, Mr. Hollis was a son of the late Lawrence Namon Hollis and the late Janie Carpenter Hollis. He was a member of Antioch UMC, a farmer and a retired fork lift mechanic at Rock Hill Printing and Finishing Company with 25 years of service. He was the widower of Wilma H. Hollis.
Mr. Hollis is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy and Debbie Hollis and Darryl and Belinda Hollis, all of Rock Hill; his daughter and son-in-law, Brenda Hollis Guy and Eddie Guy of Rock Hill; his sister and rother-in-law, Rebecca H. and Roy Dunlap of Rock Hill; his mother-in-law, Lucille W. Harris of Rock Hill; three grandchildren, Ashley Guy, Stephen and Mitchell Reed; and three great-grandchildren, Cameron, Garret and Noah Reed.
Memorials may be made to Antioch United Methodist Church, 930 West Rambo Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730 or Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House, P.O. Box 993, Rock Hill, SC 29731.
Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel is serving the Hollis family. Condolences may be made at www.greenefuneralhome.net
Submitted by: firstname.lastname@example.com Posted 8/14/2008
Charles Evans Hollis http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.hollis/1247/mb.ashx
Charles Evans Hollis, age 46, 324 W. 6th St., was called home by the Lord Sunday, September 28, 2008, at UPMC-Shadyside in Pittsburgh.
He was born March 21, 1962, in Erie, son of the late Roy Hollis, Sr. and Carrie Hollis. Charles graduated from Strong Vincent High school. After graduation he attended Clarion University in Clarion, Pa., and Erie Community College in Buffalo, N.Y., where he was a business major. He was an employee of the Erie Insurance Exchange for eighteen years. Eleven of those eighteen years he also worked for The Martin Luther King Center as a recreation aid. As a teenager, he grew up in Bethlehem Temple, later attended Family Worship Center, and was soon to become a member of Friendship Baptist Church. He enjoyed basketball, and played for both Strong Vincent and Clarion. He was an assistant coach for McDowell boy's basketball for several years, as well as an assistant coach for Strong Vincent until 2006. His favorite team was the Lakers. He was also an avid football fan and Charles could always be seen supporting his favorite team, the Rams. He loved spending time with his family, singing, and was musically gifted in playing the drums.
He loved working with children and enjoyed going to the movies.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Tate; a sister, Bobbie Jean Tate; and a sister-In-Law, Carrie Mae Tate. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving stepmother, Hattie Hollis, Erie; eleven brothers, Sandy Tate, Erie, Bishop Willie Earl Williams (Kelli), Erie, Bennie Tate, Dallas Tex., Essie Hollis (Sharon), Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; Roy Hollis, Jr. (Christine), Erie, Kenneth Hollis, Erie, Willie Dale Hollis, Indianapolis Ind., Eddie Hollis, Erie, Coral Hollis, Erie, Bernard Johnson, Akron, Ohio, and Scott Smith, Boca Raton, Fla.; six sisters, Nealy Ruff (Rev. Charles Julious Ruff), Erie; Colonel Doris Tate-Johnson (Marvin), San Antonio, Texas, ; Lula Mickle (Ron), Erie, Dorothy Batts (Hayward), Erie, Kathryn Hollis, Erie, and Susan McCormick, Akron, Ohio,; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends, including a longtime special friend, Kim Daniszewski, and close friend, Constance McCoy. Friends may call at Law Funeral Home, 2926 Pine Ave., Friday, October 3, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 .m. Services will be held Saturday, 11 a.m., at First Good Samaritan Church, 3209 Pennsylvania Ave., with Elder Danny Stanton officiating. Interment at Erie Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Charles E. Hollis Memorial Fund at any PNC bank. First Good Samaritan Church,"
Elder Danny Stanton," Rev. Charles Julious Ruff
James Hollis 09/19/2008 July 24, 1939 - Sept. 18, 2008
Funeral services for James Aaron Hollis, 69, of Bainbridge, will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 21, at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Gerald Little and the Rev. Donna Bevels officiating.
Interment will follow at Oak City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Saturday, Sept. 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ivey Funeral Home.
Mr. Hollis was born in Ridgeway, S.C., the son of John Palmer Hollis and Effie Mae Joyner Hollis, and died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, at his residence. He graduated from Ridgeway High School in 1958 and joined the South Carolina Air National in 1959. He was activated in 1962 during the Berlin Crisis and assigned to Phalsbourg, France, for an eight-month active tour.
After his military service, he was employed by Uniroyal as supervisor in polypropylene yarn manufacturing in Winnsboro, S.C. He also was employed by Thermoplastics as supervisor in PVC pipe manufacturing in Pineville, N.C. In 1967, he joined Patchogue Plymouth Company in Hazlehurst, Ga., as production supervisor. He transferred to Atlanta in 1968 for start-up of a research and development laboratory, and in 1973, transferred to Bainbridge for start-up of Bainbridge Mills. After 26 years and several management positions, he retired as color products manager in 1993. Mr. Hollis was of the Protestant faith.
Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Annette Childers Hollis; his daughter, Sharon Rathel and her husband, Jeff, of Bainbridge; his son, Kenny Hollis and his wife, Beth of Bainbridge; two sisters, Mildred Renew and her husband, Bob, of Ridgeway, S.C., and Dorthy Riley and her husband, Bill, of Blythewood, S.C.; two brothers, Norris Hollis and his wife, Beverly, of Ridgeway, and Jack Hollis and his wife, Miriam, of Columbia, S.C.; five grandchildren, Zachary Burke, Matthew Burke, Ryles Hollis, Cole Rathel and Callie Rathel; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations may be made to Flint River Hospice 922 S. West St., Bainbridge, GA 39817. Ivey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Louise Hollis Traywick
COLUMBIA - Louise Hollis Traywick, 92, died Sunday, November 9, 2008 at Agape at Kathwood after a long illness. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 12 at 1:30 p.m. at Main Street United Methodist Church in Dillon, South Carolina, with Rev. Michael Rouse officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetary. The family will receive friends at Kannaday's Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 11 from 6:00 - 8:00. Memorials may be made to Main Street United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 229, Dillon, SC 29536.
Mrs. Traywick was born November 5, 1916, in Great Falls, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late William Raymond Hollis and the late Mary Anna Varnadore Hollis. Valedictorian of her high school class, Mrs. Traywick completed her registered nurse's training at McLeod's Infirmary in Florence, SC. She worked in Dillon as a home health nurse for the county health department and practiced private duty nursing as well. After completing her teaching certification at the University of South Carolina, she taught high school health occupations at the Dillon Area Vocational Center. During this time, she was named South Carolina Health Occupations Teacher of the Year.
Mrs. Traywick was an active member of Main Street United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Louise Best Circle and served to organize the World Day of Prayer. Active in the community, she was a scout leader and a member of the local Garden Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vordman Carlisle Traywick of Dillon; her parents; three sisters, Rebecca Smith of Chester, Kathleen Hollis of Great Falls, and Frances Vaughn of Greenville; four brothers, Jay Frank Hollis, William Hollis, Joe Hollis and Raymond Hollis of Great Falls.
She is survived by her son, Vordman Carlisle "Vick" Traywick, Jr. of Columbia; her daughter, Dr. Anna Louise McFadden of Sylva, North Carolina; a sister, Clyde Mobley of Great Falls; and five grandchildren: Laurie and Lisle Traywick of Columbia, Mary Anna Hicks and Elizabeth Hicks of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Sallie Hicks of Phoenix, AZ.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Agape Kathwood and Agape Hospice for their care, support and kindness.
firstname.lastname@example.com 11/11/2008
M. Elizabeth "Betty" Hollis, SPARTANBURG, SC--
M. Elizabeth "Betty" Hollis, born, August 10, 1924, passed away, November 28, 2008 at Summit Hills Nursing Care.
Born in Union, S.C., Betty was a daughter of the late Orin Bomar and Bessie Alverson Hollis. She was a graduate of Union High School, class of 1941.
Betty was retired from Southern Bell Telephone Company after 42 years of service, having obtained the position of Business Services Supervisor.
She was a former member of the Pilot Club, and a current member of The Telephone Pioneers of America. Betty was a faithful member of St. Christopher's Episcopal Church where she previously served on the Alter Guild.
Betty is survived by her brothers, Orin B. Hollis, Jr. and wife, Zora, of Loomis, California, G. Truett Hollis of Pasadena, California, J. Thomas Hollis and wife, Max, C. Myers Hollis and wife, Judie, and Richard E. Hollis and wife, Jacqueline all of Spartanburg.
She is predeceased by her sisters, Mary H. Smith and Alice H. Lewis.
The greatest pleasure of her life was her nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and a great-great nephew to whom she gave all her love and affection. Betty was most appreciative of her care giver, Grace Jolley. A celebration of her life will be Monday, December 1, 2008, 2:30 P.M., at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, Spartanburg, conducted by the Reverend C. Alex Barron, Jr.
The family will receive friends following the service in the church parish hall. A private burial will be held in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Union, S.C. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 400 Dupre Dr., Spartanburg, SC 2930. The family will be at their respective homes. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.jmdunbar.com. Dunbar Funeral Home.
email@example.com 12/04/2008
HOLLIS, Mr. James G., age 73 years, Thursday, August 5, 1954, at 4:15 p.m.; residence, 1641 Dewey, New Albany, Ind. Devoted father of Mrs. Julia Wooden, Mrs. Thelma Gibb, Mrs. Irene McDaniel, Edward, John and Leroy Hollis, all of Louisville and Frank Hollis of New Albany, Indiana. 33 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren also survive. Mr. Hollis is at Ratterman's 2114 W. Market St. where services will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. Interment, Evergreen Cemetery. Toledo papers please copy.source: The Courier Journal, Louisville, Kentucky Friday Morning August 6, 1954. http://genforum.genealogy.com/hollis/messages/1439.html
Found on the net and Submitted by: Bill Cook, 5/21/2005
James K. Hollis
James K. Hollis, 79; Army veteran Funeral services for James K. Hollis, 79, of New Albany, will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, at Kraft Funeral Services, Charlestown Road Chapel, with burial in Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park. He died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, at his home.
He was a retired union truck driver and served as a councilman in New Albany for more than 20 years, during which he served as a Democratic Precinct Committeeman. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and started a boys youth group in New Albany. He was a member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, VFW Post 1693, American Legion Post 28, and Redman Club, all in New Albany, and was also a member of the Masonic Lodge in Greenville.
Survivors include two sons, Derick Hollis and wife, Lisa and Glendall Hollis; daughters, Darla Weathers, Sheila Jensen and husband, Eric and Cheryl Howerton; nine grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; brother, Junior Hollis; sisters, Joann Chaffin, Pauline Ward, Marlene Flora, Linda Zeller and Marion Rawley; extended family, John Hollis and wife, Donna and family, Rick Hollis, and Pat Chastain.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Etta Thornbury Hollis; and son, Kevin Hollis.
Visitation at the funeral home will be from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to Hospice of Southern Indiana or Disabled American Veterans.
Hollis, Swanee Kay 1911-2008, The Bee newspaper, Daingerfield, Texas, September 10, 2008
Services for Swanee Kay Hollis, 96, of Avinger, were held Sept. 9 at Liberty Church near Avinger with the Revs. Dale Carter and Bob McCarty officiating. Interment was in Simmons Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home Inc. in Hughes Springs.
Mrs. Hollis was born Oct. 30, 1911 in the Liberty community near Avinger and died Sept. 6 at a Linden hospital.
She was preceded in death by her husband, T.E. Hollis; two children, Tommy Joe and Kay Hollis; and one great-grandchild, Jeffrey Phillips.
Mrs. Hollis is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Rev. Dale Carter of Avinger; one sister-in-law, Clara Hollis of Baytown; five grandchildren and their spouses, Tommy Reece and Caseye Hollis of Dallas, Russell Lee and Jennifer Hollis of Queen City, Kay Scudday of Linden, Darlene and Russell Phillips of Daingerfield, and Craig and Rebecca Carter of Banders; nine great-grandchildren, Brandi and Dusti Scudday, Jared and Jeremy Phillips, Emerson Carter, Erin, Ethan, and Tatum Hollis, and Drake Mitchell; and many loving nieces and nephews and friends. Submitted by: Mona Hart Tucker
James Hollis, 09/19/2008 July 24, 1939 - Sept. 18, 2008
Funeral services for James Aaron Hollis, 69, of Bainbridge, will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 21, at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Gerald Little and the Rev. Donna Bevels officiating.
Interment will follow at Oak City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Saturday, Sept. 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ivey Funeral Home.
Mr. Hollis was born in Ridgeway, S.C., the son of John Palmer Hollis and Effie Mae Joyner Hollis, and died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, at his residence. He graduated from Ridgeway High School in 1958 and joined the South Carolina Air National in 1959. He was activated in 1962 during the Berlin Crisis and assigned to Phalsbourg, France, for an eight-month active tour.
After his military service, he was employed by Uniroyal as supervisor in polypropylene yarn manufacturing in Winnsboro, S.C. He also was employed by Thermoplastics as supervisor in PVC pipe manufacturing in Pineville, N.C. In 1967, he joined Patchogue Plymouth Company in Hazlehurst, Ga., as production supervisor. He transferred to Atlanta in 1968 for start-up of a research and development laboratory, and in 1973, transferred to Bainbridge for start-up of Bainbridge Mills. After 26 years and several management positions, he retired as color products manager in 1993. Mr. Hollis was of the Protestant faith.
Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Annette Childers Hollis; his daughter, Sharon Rathel and her husband, Jeff, of Bainbridge; his son, Kenny Hollis and his wife, Beth of Bainbridge; two sisters, Mildred Renew and her husband, Bob, of Ridgeway, S.C., and Dorthy Riley and her husband, Bill, of Blythewood, S.C.; two brothers, Norris Hollis and his wife, Beverly, of Ridgeway, and Jack Hollis and his wife, Miriam, of Columbia, S.C.; five grandchildren, Zachary Burke, Matthew Burke, Ryles Hollis, Cole Rathel and Callie Rathel; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations may be made to Flint River Hospice 922 S. West St., Bainbridge, GA 39817.
Ivey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, Submitted by: email@example.com Added: 9/05/2009
Brown, Etna (Hollis) ....... 1872 .....to..... 1-6-1936 (Delphos Cemetery, Ottawa County, Kansas)
Delphos Republican, Ottawa County, Kansas, Jan. 9, 1936, page 1:
Etna Hollis was born August 13, 1872, near Delphos, Kansas, and departed this life January 6, 1936 at the age of 63 years, 4 months and 24 days.
On January 24, 1894, she was united in marriage to Ira C. Brown. To this union five children were born: Mrs. Cail Collister, of Minneapolis, Kansas; Helen, Eugene, and Clifford of the home, and Rolla, who passed away in infancy.
The family lived on a farm southwest of Delphos until in 1916 when Mr. Brown's health failed, and they moved to Delphos.
After her husband's death in 1917, she, with her family, continued living in Delphos.
She was a member of the Presbyterian church, also a member of the Benevolent Rebekah lodge.
She leaves to mourn her loss, two sons, two daughters, two grandsons, two sisters, one brother, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church this Tuesday afternoon, with Dr. J. C. Everett of the Minneapolis church in charge. The Delphos Rebekah lodge had charge of the graveside services at the Delphos cemetery. Message Board URL:
James Hollis Jr. ALLENDALE� Services for James Hollis Jr. were held at 2:30 p.m. December 18, 2009, at Martin Funeral Home. Born to James Sr. and Minnie Hankerson Hollis, he died December 11, 2009. Surviving: sisters, Joyce Manley and Carolyn Braskins; brother, Len Hollis.Submitted by: J.E. Hollis12/29/2009
SPARTANBURG - Juliette Hollis Moody, formerly of Eden Terrace, died Friday, September 3, 2010, at Regional Hospice Home. Born October 6, 1914 in Rock Hill, SC, Mrs. Moody was the daughter of the late Dr. John Porter Hollis and Mary Walker Hollis and the widow of Lehman C. Moody.
Survivors include her daughter, Rosemary M. Roberts and her husband, Harold (Hal) S. Roberts and her son, Lehman Rowell (Rowe) Moody and his wife, Selma Falls Moody, all of Spartanburg; three grandsons and one great-granddaughter.
Mrs. Moody was predeceased by a sister, Alice Hollis Brown and two brothers, John (Jack) Porter Hollis, Jr. and Dr. Daniel Walker Hollis.
A memorial service will be conducted Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. in the First Presbyterian Church Sanctuary, 393 East Main St., with the receiving of friends in the church parlor following the service. A private burial will be held in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to, Mobile Meals of Spartanburg, 419 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302-1934, Purnell Fund of First Presbyterian Church of Spartanburg, 393 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302-1917, Arts Partnership of Greater Spartanburg, 200 East Saint John Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306-5295, Walker Foundation, 355 Cedar Springs Rd., Spartanburg, SC 29302-4628, Friends of the Library, 151 South Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306 or Regional Hospice Home, 686 Jeff Davis Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29305.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.jmdunbar.com.
Published in The State on September 6, 2010
Loren Hollis
Waupaca Republican Post, Waupaca, Wis. Vol. 8, No. 35 - Sept 7, 1916 Loren Hollis passed away at his room in Marston Hall on Sunday evening at the age of 86 years. The old gentleman had been confined to his bed for the past nine months. With his wife he came to the home about seventeen years ago. Prior to this time he resided at Tripp, Wis. Mr. Hollis enlisted in 1861, serving in the 7th Wis. Battery. After a years service he was taken ill and was discharged. In 1863, he re-enlisted in the 23rd N.Y. Light Artillery, serving until the close of the war. He had the honor of being with Custer, as lieutenant for six years. When a lad of but fifteen years of age he carried mail on a route in Texas by mule. Besides his wife, the veteran is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Julia Duranso of Winchester, and Mrs. Clara Stafford of Minnesota, one son, John Loren, of this place, also a sister and brother of Tripp, Wis. Funeral services were held at the Home chapel at one thirty on Tuesday, Rev. Peterson of Waupaca officiating. Interment in the Home cemetery. 3/31/2012
Mrs. Henrietta Hollis
Waupaca County Post, Waupaca, Wisconsin - January 27, 1938 Mrs. Henrietta Hollis
Funeral services were for Mrs. Henrietta Hollis, Civil War widow were held in the Chapel Friday, January 14, 1:30 p.m. The Rev. E. B. Earle officiated. Mrs. Hollis was born in Baltimore, Maryland, Nov. 28, 1845 and died after a brief illness Jan. 12, 1938, in the Grand Army Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Loren Hollis came to the Home from Marathon county on Sept 26, 1898, and Mr. Hollis died here in 1916. Interment for his widow was made in the Home cemetery beside his grave. Except for two other Civil War windows here who came in 1895 and 1896 respectively, her years of residence in the Home exceeded all other members. Survivors are a son, Loren of Superior, and several grandchildren. Two daughters preceded her in death. Her cheery personality, quick wit and friendly interest made her popular in Marston Hall where she had resided since her widowhood, and she seldom left the building in recent years. A beautiful floral piece from that Hall betokened their regard for her. 3/31/2012
ROY LESLIE HOLLIS October 26, 1921 - April 4, 2012 WWII - RAF Corporal - Aircraft Fitter 1939-45 Star, Africa Star and Rosette, Defence Medal, War Medal, Malta Commemorative Medal In his 91st year Roy passed away at home in Scarborough after a lengthy illness. With heartfelt sorrow, cherished by wife Renee for 65 years, daughter Michele (Dave) and grandsons Evan and Drew. Born in London, England and remembered for his kindness and determination -a master craftsman who took pride in perfection. His body was donated to Science as per his wishes. If desired, donations to Autism Ontario would be appreciated. Posted: 5/2/2013 Submitted by: Michelle Crawford My Dad's death notice to appear in Sat April 14th issue of the Toronto Star
Rex Hollis, Lt. Col, USAF,
"How can we excel today?" Beloved wife Polly, family, and friends lost a true all-star, a champion, and a hero when Rex Reginald Hollis passed away on Dec. 15, 2010 at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. Earning both his Bachelors and Masters degrees in electrical engineering from Oklahoma State University, Rex served in the U.S. Air Force for 23 years, serving extended tours in both Pakistan and Panama in intelligence communications. He finished his Air Force career in Washington, D.C. as Chief of the Technical Branch of the Defense Communications Agency, holding the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and receiving the Joint Services Commendation Medal. Following retirement from the Air Force, Rex joined the Southern Pacific Company to help them develop their bu-siness-class long distance telephone service. While there, he became one of the creators of a residential long distance service that he named Sprint, which ultimately became the telecommunications giant known today by the same name. Rex then returned to Washington, D.C. and entered the satellite tel-ecommunications industry with Ford Aerospace, where he met and married Polly Reed, eventually becoming president of Ford Aerospace Satellite Services Company. During this time, he ser-ved on the board of directors of the Institute for Systems Research at the University of Maryland, as a member of the Executive Council of the Satellite Broadcasting & Co-mmunications Association, and as chairman of the Satellite Industry Association. He also ser-ved 6 years as a member of the Industry Sector Advisory Committee for the U.S. Dept. of Commerce, and worked with key members of both the Transportation Dept. and the State Dept. Rex ended his career with the sale of the first satellite telecommunications system to the country of Russia, making over 29 trips to Moscow until his retirement to Lake Norman in North Carolina in 1996. During the last 14 years, Rex and Polly traveled extensively, visiting every continent in the world and enjoyed their lakeside home, ballroom and Latin dancing, and a wide circle of devoted family and friends. Rex worked on his memoirs of an exciting and fulfilled life, which will be published for family and descendents at a later date. A proud member of the Sons of the American Revolution, Rex is survived by his beloved wife, Polly Reed Hollis; sons, Rex Reginald Hollis Jr, and Richard Laird Hollis; daughter, Rhonda Hollis Livermore; sister, Clara Hollis Hargreaves; nephew, Robert Wallace Jr.; niece, Sherrilyn Wallace Wilson; step children, Holly Ann Ruehlin and Rex James Ruehlin; grandchildren, Kristen Hollis Rhodes, Alicia Ho-llis, Jennifer Hollis Wo-therspoon, Mary Marlene Maryanopolis and Logan Livermore; and step grandchildren, Chelsea Baumgartner and Casey Baumgartner. He is preceded in death by father, Festus Flint Hollis; mother, Cora Laird Hollis; and sister, Frances Hollis Wallace. Rex was born on July 28, 1929 in Fayette, Ala. and lived his magnificent life with honor, patriotism, joy and integrity. He was a true "Southern gentleman" who was at home anywhere in the world. He will be terribly mis-sed by all who knew him. Visitation will be held Sunday, Dec. 19 from 3-5 p.m. at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home. A memorial service celebrating his magnificent life will be at the same location on Monday, Dec. 20 at 3 p.m. followed by a reception at the home of Heinz and Debbie Little in Mooresville. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery in Wa-shington, D.C. at a later date. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville is serving the family of Mr. Hollis. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com
Submitted by: J.E. Hollis Posted 10/03/2013
Marion (Marnie) Jen�nings Hollis Randolph�
Longtime Randolph resident, Marion (Marnie) Jen�nings Hollis, passed away peacefully of natural causes on July 24, 2013 at Sun Bay Manor in Palmetto Bay (Miami), Fla.
Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., November 29, 1919, Marnie was the second daughter of Dr. Francis Bates Jennings (later co-founder of Gifford Memorial Hospital) and his wife, Nellie Armstrong Jen�nings. Their family came from Hartford, Conn., Randolph in 1930.
After graduating from Ran�dolph Union High School 1937, Marnie attended Wellesley College, graduating in 1941 with honors recognition as a gifted writer, and winning the John Masefield Prize in prose writing. A week later, Marnie became bride of Everett L. Hollis, an attorney with the federal government, in a wedding at the family home on June 21, 1941. Their married life was shared in Brooklyn, N. Washington, D.C. (Arlington, Va.), Scarsdale, N.Y., and Chicago,
Marnie kept up her skills, taking courses at Columbia University. In 1974, following divorce, Marnie resumed residence in Ran�dolph, maintained the family since the deaths of her parents 1957 and 1964, respectively. late 1970s, she became writers conferences, both and nationally, particularly Breadloaf Writers Conference Middlebury College. Several her short stories were published under pseudonyms in magazines such at Redbook, Cosmopolitan, and others. In 1971, one short stories was included Vermont Voices, an anthology featuring works from Vermont writers.
Marnie Hollis is survived by one sister, Naomi DeBree, of Kenosha, Wisc.; three children, Nicholas Everett Hollis (Pat) of Washington, D.C., Mary Jennings Eaton of Miami, Fla., and Benjamin Randolph Hollis (named for the town) (Julia) of Chicago, Ill.; four grandchildren, Nathaniel Randolph Hollis (also named for the town) of Washington, D.C., Cristin Jennings Fernandez (Raul) of Miami, Fla., Rebecca Much, of Fort Collins, Colo., and Valerie Much, of Boulder, Colo.; three great-grandchildren, Sebastian, Julian, and Alyssa Fernandez; nephews, Frank and Donald Badger, and Mark and Peter DeBree; and dear cousins, Billi, Bobby, Erik, and Krissy Gosh.
The Day Funeral Home is coordinating arrangements: visitation on Friday, Aug. 9, from 7-8 p.m., and services on Saturday, Aug. 10, at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Donations in memory of Marnie Hollis may be made to the Randolph Food Shelf, PO Box 202, Randolph, Vt. 05060; or to the Kimball Public Library, N. Main St., Randolph, Vt. 05060. Online condolences may be left at www. dayfunerals.com.
Submitted by: Nick Hollis Posted: 11/30/2013
(Hazel Ruth Hollis)
Hazel Ruth Miller Obituary
MILLER, HAZEL R.; age 79; of Flat Rock, Michigan; died on Friday, October 28, 2011, at in Flat Rock, Michigan. Friends may visit in the Arthur Bobcean Funeral Home, Flat Rock Chapel on Sunday, October 30, 2011 from 1 to 9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held in the funeral home on Monday, October 31, 2011 at 2 p.m. Pastor Don Myers of Kirby Church will officiate the service. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery Flat Rock, Michigan. Born on July 11, 1932, in Blythewood, SC, she was the daughter of James and Ada (Jacobs) Hollis. On December 8, 1947, she married Forrest P. Miller in Columbia, SC. They were married for 63 years and lived in the area for 49 years. Hazel enjoyed the Detroit Tigers, growing flowers especially roses, and loved to play bingo. She did charity work for cancer research and participated in the walkathons. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Linda Cote; and grandson, Jeff; 5 brothers; and 1 sister. Surviving is her husband, Forrest P. Miller of Flat Rock; son, Dennis (Debbie) Miller of Leesburg, FL; two daughters, Evelyn (Raymond) Bayne of Flat Rock and Jill (Ed) Connolly of Daphne, AL; 11 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or the Paralyzed Veterans of America at www.pva.org Condolences at www.arthurbobcean.com
Published in Heritage on Oct. 30, 2011 http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/heritage/obituary Submitted by: Glenda Hollis Daughrty Posted 9/22/2014
BROWN, MARY L. (CLARK) 10-11-2010 Born Mary L Hollis
BROWN MARY L. (CLARK) Passed away at her home in Farmington Hills on October 8, 2010 at the age of 66. She is survived by her husband Larry Brown. Mother of Cheryl( Dave) Riddle, Jeff (Heather) Rabon, and Charles ( Cindi) Clark. Grand-mother of John, Elizabeth, Erin, Ryan, Aislinn, Ashley, and Ethan. Step-mother of Jennifer (Bob) Parenti, Julie Brown (Karen Nicholson), and Pete (Michelle) Brown. Step-grandmother of Danny, Emily, Natalie, Kerrie, Christine, Jordan, and Jacob. Sister of Hazel (Hollis) Miller. Mary was born in Columbia SC October 12, 1943, and was the owner of Clark & Associates, PC for the last 25 years. She also founded and owned Associated Planning Professionals, LLC . She was Small Business Person of the Year in 1990 Mary was a Member of St. Fabian Catholic Church, and she also belonged to the Sorin Society and Badin Society of Notre Dame. Visitation Tuesday 2-8 p.m. at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. In state Wednesday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at St. Fabian Catholic Church, 32200 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Donations can be made to St. Christine Food Bank, or Hospice of Michigan. www.mccabefuneralhome.com -
See more at: http://deathnotices.michigan.com Submitted by: Glenda Hollis Daughrty Posted 9/22/2014
Our Hollis list members site has had Visitors since:4/04/2005
Bill Cook descendant of John Hollis
Hollis list administrator
This page last modified Monday, 22-Sep-2014 09:16:39 MDT
Please send any files, photos, info or links on your families to: Bill Cook
The information on these webpages is put here for private use only, with no commercial use being authorized! All rights are reserved, feel free to link to this page but please do not duplicate it or copy any info without the explicit written consent of the submitter.
Copyright © 2005-2014 by Bill Cook!
Census Records | Vital Records | Family Trees & Communities | Immigration Records | Military Records Directories & Member Lists | Family & Local Histories | Newspapers & Periodicals | Court, Land & Probate | Finding Aids