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New Facebook group for Holly Grove
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I got an email from Sonya Hampton about a new Facebook group for Holly Grove and I wanted to share it here: Hi, Ms. Fletcher, my name is Sonya Hampton. I am 25 years old and was raised in Holly Grove. Over the months, I have been visiting the Holly Grove Unofficial website. I really like viewing the phot...
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obituary of Betsy Webster
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from the Central Delta Argus-Sun, Aug 2010 Betsy Chisnall Webster, 86, died July 26, 2010, at the Baptist Medical Center in Stuttgart. She as born Feb. 14, 1924, in the Connell's Point community near Marvell and was one of five children born to Robert Lee and Faye Hill Chisnall. She was a gradaate of Ma...
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obituary of Callie Self
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Callie Othelia Whisenhunt Self, 92, of Holly Grove, died May 28, 2010, at Crestpark Nursing Home in DeWitt. She was born June 18, 1917, in Pike County to Pleas Whisenhunt and Almeady Young Whisenhunt. She was a loving and devoted mother and a helpmate to her husband in his ministry. She was married to J...
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Ed Teeter
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Ed Teeter, 83, of Texas died last week. He graduated with HGHS Class of 1946
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Carolyn Moffatt named to Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame
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Note: Carolyn Moffatt taught and coached women's basketball at Holly Grove High School from 1959-1965. From the Feb. 3, 2011, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: ARKANSAS SPORTS HALL OF FAME Moffatt blazed her own trails TROY SCHULTE ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE This is the second in a series profiling th...
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obituary of Jean Franks Harkey
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from the Oct. 13, 2010, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: JEAN FRANKS HARKEY, 86, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 12th, 2010. She was born Feb. 7th, 1924, to Lewis and Irene Franks in Holly Grove, Ark. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Thomas; husband, Roscoe Leigh Harkey Jr.; sister, Jim...
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Holly Grove Library
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from the Sept. 12, 2008, Central Delta Argus-Sun: Plans underway for Holly Grove Library HOLLY GROVE -- Planning is underway for the establishment of the Louis and Jo Smith Library in Holly Grove. The most recent organizational meeting was held on Aug. 27 at the Old City Hall Building in Holly Grove....
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Billie Self
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From Ralph Hall: Billie Self is my brother-in-law and is in serious condition in a hospital in Texarkana from complications of pneumonia and lung cancer surgery. He ia a retired Navy CPO. Please pray for his recovery. -RALPH E. HALL, Capt USAF, RETIRED. HGHS class of 1947
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obituary of Tracy Grimes
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from the June 4, 2010, Central Delta Argus-Sun: HOLLY GROVE -- Tracy Michail Grimes, 33, died May 26, 2010, as the result of a motor vehicle accident. She was born June 30, 1976, in Brinkley. She received her certification as a phlebotomist from Phillips Community College in West Helena and began wor...
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obituary of Rev. Fred Abram Jr.
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from the April 16, 2010, Central Delta Argus-Sun: HOLLY GROVE -- Rev. Fred Andrew Abram Jr., 67, of Holly Grove, died April 7, 2010, at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born Sept. 11, 1942, in Hazen to Fred Abram Sr. and Essie Davis-Abram. He was one of four children born to this union. He atte...
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obituary of Willie Miller
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from the Feb. 19, 2010, Central Delta Argus-Sun: HOLLY GROVE -- Deacon Willie Miller, 95, of Chicago, formerly of Holly Grove, died Feb. 12, 2010. He was born to Rebecca and John Miller Sept. 7, 1914, in Holly Grove. He was educated in the local schools. As a young adult, he attended barber college and b...
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obituary of Newell Edwards
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from the Dec. 25, 2009, Central Delta Argus-Sun: BEEBE -- James Newell Edwards, 76, of Beebe, formerly of Holly Grove, died Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at White County Medical Center in Searcy. He was born in the Dyer Community in Monroe County Dec. 12, 1933, to William and Gladys Lucille Jenkins Edward...
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obituary of Hal Bones
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from the April 9, 2010, Central Delta Argus-Sun: HOLLY GROVE -- Hal Bones, 44, of Holly Grove, died March 31, 2010, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born Oct. 28, 1965, in Holly Grove to West Bones Sr. and Claudine Henderson Bones. He attended St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church i...
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Sad News - Passing of Leroy Davis
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I received an email from Shirley-Davis Locke yesterday letting me know her father passed away. She wanted me to post the funeral information for people who knew him. Here is her email: ....On Tuesday, June 8, 2010, my Father Leroy Davis passed away at a nursing home in Marianna Arkansas. My fat...
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obituary of Marilynn Hess Jackson
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From the Nov. 19, 2009, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: HOLLY GROVE - Marilynn Hess Jackson was born Aug. 7, 1918, in Morrilton, Ark., and lived most of her life in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Holly Grove, Ark. She has lived in Overland Park, Kan., and Lenexa, Kan., since 1992. Marilynn died peacefully...
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obituary of W.J. Spurlock
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from the Nov. 9, 2009, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: HOLLY GROVE William W.J. Spurlock, 58, died Friday. Survivors, mother, Devue Spurlock, Holly Grove; brother, Tress Spurlock, West Memphis. Preceded in death by father, Robert Spurlock; brothers, Dennis Spurlock, Lealdon Spurlock; sisters,...
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obituary of Doris McCastlain Hinkle
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from the Oct. 31, 2009, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: DORIS McCASTLAIN HINKLE, surrounded by her loving family, went to be with the Lord on Oct. 29, 2009. She was born Jan. 23, 1918, in Graysonia, Ark., to the late Earl and Flossie Meeks Wagner. She was also preceded in death by her two brothers, John Wag...
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obituary of Jennie Vinson
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from the Oct. 23, 2009, Central Delta Argus-Sun: HOLLY GROVE -- Jennie Viola Jefferies Vinson, 84, of Holly Grove died Oct. 17, 2009. She was born to A.T. and Laura McCullough Jefferies Jan. 17, 1925 in Blackton. She confessed a hope in Christ in Aug. 1937 under the leadership of the Rev. George Mulli...
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obituary of George Holcombe
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from the Oct. 19, 2009, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: HOLLY GROVE George Holcombe, 62, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. He was an employee of the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department, music director at Clarendon First Baptist Church, and a Mason. Survived by his wife, Linda Holcombe; son, R...
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obituary of Leroy Adams
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from the Oct. 28, 2009, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: HOLLY GROVE -- Leroy Adams, 75, died Monday. Survivors, wife, Elizabeth, of Holly Grove; sons, Mike (Hakee) Adams of Honduras, Leslie (Carolyn) Adams of Stuttgart, Germany, Bill (Rhonda) Adams of Robers; son-in-law, Chuck Belt of Buffalo, Tex...
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obituary of Rev. J. Hillman Byram
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[Rev. Byram was pastor of Holly Grove United Methodist Church 1984-89.] From the July 27, 2009, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: Rev. J. Hillman Byram, 82, of Conway, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2009. Born in Izard County, on June 2, 1927, he was a son to the late Jordan A. and Nola (Gilland) Byram. Re...
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obituary of Blonzia Love
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from the March 20, 2009, Central Delta Argus-Sun: HOLLY GROVE -- Blonzia Jewel Love, 82, of Holly Grove, died March 9, 2009, at St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born Aug. 24, 1926, in Holly Grove to Wyne Bryant and Idella Williams-Bryant. She was a member of St. Paul A.M.E. C...
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obituary of Frank Settefrati
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from the March 20, 2009, Central Delta Argus-Sun: HOLLY GROVE -- Frank Joseph Settefrati, 79, of Holly Grove, died March 7, 2009, at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock. He was born in Philadelphia, Penn., Sept. 7, 1929, to the late Michele and Michelina Brunetti Settefrati. He grew up in the Philadelph...
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obituary of J.D. Self Jr.
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from the Oct. 18, 2009, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: HOLLY GROVE J. D. Self Jr., 88, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, at Baptist Health in North Little Rock. He was born Sept. 22, 1921, in Pike County to John Daniel Self and Mary Keller Williams Self. He married Callie Whisenhunt, and had lived in Holly Gro...
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Sonny Gordon & Almanac of AR High School Football
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My name is Rich Sanders and I work with, Leland Barclay, the author of the "Almanac of Arkansas High School Football" on an ongoing project that he started almost 20 years ago. The latest leg in this project is gathering up coaching records for Arkansas coaches who won 200 games or more. Le...
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obituary of Betty Gilbrech
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From the July 26, 2009, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: HEBER SPRINGS - Betty Gilbrech, 81, passed away Saturday, July 25. Survivors: daughters, Mary Beth Thompson, Marilyn Cox, Yvonne Sullivan; sons, Raymond Gilbrech Jr., Ron Gilbrech, Blake Gentry, Brad Gentry, Rick Gilbrech, Jeff Gilbrech; 21...
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obituary of Stanley Karel Chastain Sr.
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from the July 17, 2009, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: HOLLY GROVE - Stanley Karel Chastain Sr., age 73, of Holly Grove,passed away Thursday, July 16, 2009, at his home after a brief battle with cancer. He was born November 28, 1935, to Lorenzo and Massie Garner Chastain. Stanley worked at Mohawk Tire...
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obituary of John Smiley
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from the March 20, 2009, Central Delta Argus-Sun: HOLLY GROVE John Smiley, 73, of Holly Grove, died March 5, 2009 at Elvia resley Trauma Center in Memphis following injuries from a vehicle accident. He was originally from Norfolk, Va., and moved to Holly Grove 13 years ago where he operated Smiley's...
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obituary of Shirley Mae Gibbs
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from the June 13, 2009, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: HOLLY GROVE Shirley Mae Gibbs, 74, died Wednesday. Survivors son, David Cupp (Rachel) of Holly Grove; sister, Doris Wafford, Mary Caldwell and Earlene Hyde of Memphis, Tenn.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 10-12 no...
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Obituary for Billie Yelvington Grimes
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Arkansas Democrat Gazette pg. 6B (Sunday Edition) CABOT Billie Evelyn Yelvington Grimes of Cabot, Ark., passed away Thursday, May 14th, at St. Vincents Hospital in Sherwood, Ark. She was 79 years old. Billie was preceded in death by her parents, Buford and Velma (Henderson) Yelvington and her bro...
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Sean Rock musician
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Singer, songwriter, musician Sean Rock continues to develop a strong following in regional music circles around Arkansas. You can find out more about him at: http://cdbaby.com/cd/seanrock http://www.seanrock.net I saw an advertisement recently telling where he was playing next, but, sorry...
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obituary of H. Devane Baldridge, former HGHS superintendent
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from the March 5, 2009, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: MONETTE Howard Devane Mr. B Baldridge, 82, of Monette, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at NEA Baptist Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born November 30, 1926, in Cardwell, Missouri, and was the son of the late Walker and...
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obituary of Naomi Lee
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from the Jan. 30, 2009, Central Delta Argus-Sun: HOLLY GROVE -- Naomi Lee, 78, of Holly Grove died Jan. 22, 2009. She is the daughter of the late Ned Allen Johnson and Willie Lee Ester Johnson. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Lee; and one son, Nathaniel Love. Survivors include Janice, Ma...
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Blackton elementary school, 1952
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from the Jan. 16, 2009, Central Delta Argus-Sun: "Ramblings" column, by Bill Sayger, director, Central Delta Depot Museum in Brinkley. Henry Wilks has given us a 1951 Lion (Clarendon) school yearbook and the 1952 yearbook of the Panthers (Holly Grove). I have never received any inform...
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Vonice Parks appointed to HG City Council
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from the Feb. 6, 2009, Central Delta Argus-Sun: HOLLY GROVE -- On Jan. 22, Mayor Lula Tyler and members of the Holly Grove City Council appointed Voince G. Parks to the Holly Grove City Council. Parks is a 1964 graduate of Holly Grove Vocational High School, a U.S. military veteran and has been employ...
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oibt of Alice Carolyn Bivens Comer
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Carol was born the third child of Grady H. Bivens and Eunice V. (nee Turner) Bivens in Holly Grove, AR on January 22, 1940. She passed away unexpectedly Sunday December 14, 2008 at Provena Mercy Center Hospital in Aurora, IL. Carol was united in marriage to William Comer on the 24th of May, 1986 and th...
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obituary of Virginia Smith Calloway
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from the Dec. 4, 2008, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: HOLLY GROVE -- Virginia Smith Calloway, 86, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. She was born in Corning, Arkansas, July 15, 1922, to the late Tezzie and Dorcas Smith. After meeting her future husband, the late Rudolph Calloway, they settled in Holly Grov...
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obituary of Paul Knox
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from the Nov. 7, 2008, Central Delta Argus-Sun CLARENDON -- Paul Edward Knox, 54, of Clarendon, died suddenly Tuesday evening, Oct, 28, 2008, in an automobile accident in Clarendon. He was born July 2, 1954, in Holly Grove to Edward Lee Knox and Jeanette Stokes-Knox. He was a lifelongmember of Norma...
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Palmer House near Holly Grove
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from the Oct. 19, 2008, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: (The restoration of the Palmer House, located on Highway 49 near Blackton, is featured in this story. Richard Butler Jr. of Little Rock, also mentioned in the story, is one of the owners of the Palmer House now and oversaw its recent restoration.) A...
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Suzanne Wong Yee - featured in Best of the Best special section (cosmetic surgeon)
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From Arkansas Democrat-Gazette "Best of the Best" special section, oct. 24, 2008 Suzanne Wong Yee is a native of Holly Grove; attended elementary school at Holly Grove and high school at Marvell Academy; she is the daughter of Margaret and Buck Wong. Suzanne Yee ... Voted No. 1 Cosmetic S...
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Flukers, fair queen & king
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from the Oct. 10, 2008, Central Delta Argus-Sun: Lula and Robert Fluker of Holly Grove were named Tri-County Fair queen and king at the Monroe County Senior Citizens Day held Sept. 4 in Marvell. They were presented with flowers and crowns. Mr. Fluker is a retired farmer and currently drives a van for M...
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City Council seats - upcoming election
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excerpts from Aug. 29, 2008, Central Delta Argus-Sun: ... In Holly Grove, two council positions are vacant as incumbents did not refile and no one else filed for the position. Those positions include Ward One, Position Two, formerly held by Adrian Tabb, and Ward Two, Position One, formerly held by D...
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obituary of Weston Williams
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from the Oct. 17, 2008, Central Delta Argus-Sun: HOLLY GROVE Weston Williams, 81, of Holly Grove, died Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, at the McClellan V.A. Medical Center in Little :Rock. He was born Aug. 1, 1927, in Holly Grove to Johnny Williams and Pearl Branch Williams. He was a lifelong member of St. Paul A...
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obituary of Robert James Banks
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from the Oc t. 3, 2008, Central Delta Argus-Sun: BRINKLEY -- Robert James Banks, 66, of Brinkley, formerly of Holly Grove, died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, at Cla-Clif Nursing and Rehab Center in Brinkley. He was born Oct. 5, 1941, in Holly Grove to Albert Banks and Ireather Piggee Banks. He was raised in...
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news related to former HG resident Cheryl Sain Leslie
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Many Holly Grove folks will remember the Sain family (Tom, Georgia and children Sandra, Cheryl, Randy and Christie). Cheryl was my age and we kept in touch even after they moved to St. Charles, then Pine Bluff, and later during college years and after. I thought those who know and remember her would wa...
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HG Mayor gives State of the City address Sept. 2008
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From the Sept. 5, 2008, Central Delta Argus-Sun: Holly Grove Mayor Lula Tyler gives state of the city address HOLLY GROVE -- Holly Grove Mayor Lula Tyler recent gave her state of the city address. Some of the things she brought out are: The city of Holly Grove business office and police station are now l...
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obituary of William J. Norwood
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from the Sept. 5, 2008, Central Delta Argus-Sun: HOLLY GROVE -- William J. Norwood, 76, of Holly Grove, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at Stuttgart Regional Medical Center. He was born in Ragtown Sept. 11, 1931, to William Joseph Norwood and Ethel Newman Norwood. He had worked for Mohawk Tire and Rubber...
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obituary of Betty Jo Patterson Mason
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HOLLY GROVE -- Betty Jo Patterson Mason, 77, of Holly Grove passed away Sept. 20, 2008, at Baptist Health Center in North Little Rock. She was born in Holly Grove on Nov. 14, 1930, the daughter of Joe and Lucille Surman Patterson. A graduate of Holly Grove High School, she taught in the Holly Grove schoo...
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obituary of Johnny Cox
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from the Sept. 19, 2008, Central Delta Argus-Sun: HOLLY GROVE -- Johnny Cox, 87, of Holly Grove died Sept. 13, 2008, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born May 1, 1921, to John and Ada Cox-Pete. He was the youngest of five children born to this union. He confessed a hope in Christ at a...
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obituary of Dorothy Sain
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from the Aug. 1, 2008, Central Delta Argus-Sun: HOLLY GROVE -- Dorothy Sain, 74, of Holly Grove, died Wednesday, Juy 16, 2008, at her home. She was born Feb. 25, 1934, in Holly Grove to Charlie Flower and Myrtle Piggee-Flowers. She attended and graduated from Holly Grove Vocational High School. She...
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