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     William Howard Holman was born on 28 November 1908 at Ray County, Missouri.² He was the son of Hardy Holman and Bertha Louise Southwick.¹ William Howard Holman married Edna May Clevenger, daughter of John George Clevenger and Anna May Mellon, on 2 November 1929.² William Howard Holman died on 3 March 1993 at Liberty, Clay County, Missouri, at age 84.² He was buried at Old Union Cemetery, Polk Township, Ray County, Missouri.²

     Edna May Clevenger was born on 4 January 1911 at Ray County, Missouri.¹ She was the daughter of John George Clevenger and Anna May Mellon.¹ Edna May Clevenger married William Howard Holman, son of Hardy Holman and Bertha Louise Southwick, on 2 November 1929.¹ Edna May Clevenger died on 8 January 2014 at Richmond, Ray County, Missouri, at age 103.¹ Her obituary read, "Edna May Holman, 103, Lawson, Mo., passed away January 8, 2014. Edna was born in rural Lawson, Mo., on January 4, 1911 to Anna (Mellon) Clevenger and Johnnie G. Clevenger. She was the oldest of eight children. She married Howard Holman on November 2, 1929. They had two children, James Ross Holman and Anna Louise (Holman) Maddux. Edna was a homemaker and lived on the Holman family farm until she was 101. Edna was an avid gardener and raised cattle, hogs, and chickens with Howard. Edna was a member of the Canaan Hill Church of the Nazarene where she was Sunday School Superintendent, church secretary and taught Sunday School for many years. She was also a member of The Extension Club. Survivors include her son, James Ross Holman, and daughter, Anna Louise Maddux, nine grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 27 great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Edna was preceded in death by her husband, Howard, her parents, four sisters and three brothers. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Canaan Hill Church Of The Nazarene, Lawson, Mo., with visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. prior. Burial will follow at Old Union Cemetery, Lawson, Mo. The family suggests memorial contributions to the church. Arrangements are through Bross & Spidle Funeral Home, Excelsior Springs."¹ She was buried at Old Union Cemetery, Polk Township, Ray County, Missouri.¹

     Elizabeth Matilda Nelson was born in July 1867 at Sweden.¹ She married George W. Double, son of John Double and Margaret Gallagher, in 1886.^1,2 Elizabeth Matilda Nelson died on 26 August 1911 at Bradford, McKean County, Pennsylvania, at age 44.¹

     Tommie Fern Holman was born on 25 July 1900 at Lawson, Ray County, Missouri.¹ She was the daughter of Hardy Holman and Bertha Louise Southwick.² Tommie Fern Holman married James Everett Atkins, son of John W. Atkins and Minnie Florence Hunt, circa 1917.¹ Tommie Fern Holman died on 29 November 1995 at Lawson, Ray County, Missouri, at age 95.¹

     John George Clevenger was born on 2 November 1886 at Missouri.¹ He died on 12 July 1971 at Missouri at age 84.¹

     Anna May Mellon was born on 2 February 1891 at Missouri.¹ She died on 6 July 1982 at Missouri at age 91.¹

     James Ross Holman was born on 24 July 1932 at Lawson, Ray County, Missouri.¹ He was the son of William Howard Holman and Edna May Clevenger.¹ James Ross Holman married Ruby Nadine Seely, daughter of William James Seely and Helen L. Ray, on 13 June 1953 at Liberty, Clay County, Missouri.¹ James Ross Holman died on 31 July 2015 at Missouri Veterans Home, Cameron, Clinton County, Missouri, at age 83.¹ His obituary read, "James Ross Holman, 83, Rockaway Beach, Mo., formerly of Excelsior Springs, Mo., passed away Friday, July 31, 2015 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cameron, Mo.
Jim, known to friends as "Hot Rod Holman", was born July 24, 1932 in Lawson, Mo., the son of Howard and Edna (Clevenger) Holman. He was united in marriage to Ruby Nadine Creason on June 13, 1953 in Liberty, Mo. Jim was a masonry contractor for over 40 years before retiring. He and his wife traveled many winters to Florida making many friends along the way. He loved his family and friends, fishing, the K.C. Royals, and "hot-rodding" on his Harley Davidson. He entered the U.S. Army at Fort Riley, Kans., and served 8 years in the military before being honorably discharged in 1960. In addition to his parents, his wife, Ruby N. Holman preceded him in death on September 11, 2001. Survivors include Paula (Curtis) Keen of Excelsior Springs; Linda (Jerry) Markley of Lexington; Debbie (Bob) West of Excelsior Springs; Rick (Cathie) Holman of Excelsior Springs; Tammy (Mark) Reeves of Sanford, N.C; 14 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and his loving sister, Anna Louise Maddux, of Elmira, Mo. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at Bross & Spidle Funeral Home, Excelsior Springs, Mo., with Rev. Phil Riley officiating. Visitation will be at 12:30 p.m; funeral service at 2 p.m. Burial at Old Union Cemetery, Lawson, Mo. A heartfelt thanks is given to the staff of Cameron Missouri Veterans Home and Comfort Care Hospice. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations can be made in his honor to Cameron Veterans Home Assistance League, 1111 Euclid Avenue, Cameron, Mo. 64429."¹ He was buried at Old Union Cemetery, Polk Township, Ray County, Missouri.¹

     Ruby Nadine Seely was born on 31 August 1928 at Elmira, Ray County, Missouri.¹ She was the daughter of William James Seely and Helen L. Ray.¹ Ruby Nadine Seely married James Ross Holman, son of William Howard Holman and Edna May Clevenger, on 13 June 1953 at Liberty, Clay County, Missouri.¹ Ruby Nadine Seely died on 11 September 2001 at Rockaway Beach, Taney County, Missouri, at age 73.¹ Her obituary read, "Ruby Nadine Holman, 73, of Rockaway Beach, MO (formerly of Excelsior Springs, MO), passed away September 11, 2001, at the home. Ruby was born August 31, 1928 in Elmira, MO to William James Seely and Helen L. (Ray) Seely. She had attended elementery school in Excelsior Springs and high school at Manual High in Kansas City, MO. She was united in marriage to James Ross Holman on June 13, 1953 at Liberty, MO. She had lived in Excelsior Springs until moving to Rockaway Beach six years ago. She was a homemaker.
She was amember of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion at Excelsior Springs, MO. She is survived by her husband, James Ross Holman of the home; one son, Rick Holman of Excelsior Springs, MO; four daughters, Pau;a Keen of Excelsior Springs, MO; Debbie West of Excelsior Springs, MO; Linda Markley of Lexington, MO; and Tammy Reeves of Leavenworth, KS; her mother-in-law, Edna Holman of Lawson, MO; two brothers, Bill seely of Pleasant Valley, MO; and Danny Seely of Kirbyville, MO; two sisters, Wilma Hardwick of Branson, MO; and Flora Phillips of Rockaway Beach, MO; 14 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. The family will greet friends Friday, September 14 until service time at Prichard Chapel in Excelsior Springs, MO. Funeral services will be at the Prichard Chapel; burial in Old Union Cemetery, southeast of Lawson. Arrangements by Prichard Funeral Home."¹ She was buried at Old Union Cemetery, Polk Township, Ray County, Missouri.¹

     William James Seely was born on 11 August 1902 at Iowa.² He died on 26 March 1974 at Missouri at age 71.²

     Helen L. Ray was born on 19 November 1910 at Missouri.² She died in September 1982 at Missouri at age 71.²

     Anna L. Holman was born circa 1930 at Missouri.¹ She was the daughter of William Howard Holman and Edna May Clevenger.¹

     Fannie Bell Holman was born on 24 November 1871 at Excelsior Springs, Clay County, Missouri.¹ She was the daughter of Levi Anderson Holman and Mary Ella Teegarden.¹ Fannie Bell Holman married James Calvin Lamar on 1 April 1885.² Fannie Bell Holman and James Calvin Lamar were divorced.² Fannie Bell Holman died on 10 March 1912 at Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, at age 40.²

     James Calvin Lamar was born on 24 January 1864 at Missouri.¹ He married Fannie Bell Holman, daughter of Levi Anderson Holman and Mary Ella Teegarden, on 1 April 1885.² James Calvin Lamar and Fannie Bell Holman were divorced.² James Calvin Lamar died on 3 July 1946 at Missouri at age 82.¹

     Mary Ellen Lamar was born on 23 November 1888 at Missouri.^1,2 She was the daughter of James Calvin Lamar and Fannie Bell Holman.¹ Mary Ellen Lamar married James Nathan Hulse, son of Hiram Shepherd Hulse and Sarah J. Essig, on 24 July 1907 at Jackson County, Missouri.³ Mary Ellen Lamar died on 22 June 1967 at Excelsior Springs, Clay County, Missouri, at age 78.^1,2

     James Nathan Hulse was born on 6 August 1883 at Missouri.¹ He was the son of Hiram Shepherd Hulse and Sarah J. Essig.¹ James Nathan Hulse married Mary Ellen Lamar, daughter of James Calvin Lamar and Fannie Bell Holman, on 24 July 1907 at Jackson County, Missouri.² James Nathan Hulse died on 31 July 1949 at age 65.¹

     Hiram Shepherd Hulse was born on 22 June 1846 at Ohio.¹ He died on 10 August 1936 at Missouri at age 90.¹

     Sarah J. Essig was born on 19 January 1854 at Indiana.¹ She died on 24 September 1915 at Missouri at age 61.¹

     James Holman was born circa 1873 at Excelsior Springs, Clay County, Missouri.¹ He was the son of Levi Anderson Holman and Mary Ella Teegarden.¹ James Holman died before 1973.¹

     Nancy Holman was born on 9 December 1878 at Lawson, Clay County, Missouri.² She was the daughter of Levi Anderson Holman and Mary Ella Teegarden.¹ Nancy Holman married Gustavus Barry Southwick, son of Jesse Southwick and Theodosia E. Raney, in 1896.² Nancy Holman died on 17 May 1965 at Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, at age 86.²

     Julia Holman was born on 24 December 1880 at Excelsior Springs, Clay County, Missouri.¹ She was the daughter of Levi Anderson Holman and Mary Ella Teegarden.¹ Julia Holman died before 1980.¹

     Noah Lamar was born on 24 February 1886 at Excelsior Springs, Ray County, Missouri.^1,2,3 He was the son of James Calvin Lamar and Fannie Bell Holman.¹ Noah Lamar married Bessie Baker on 16 December 1913 at Jackson County, Missouri.⁴ Noah Lamar died on 25 February 1952 at Cut Bank, Glacier County, Montana, at age 66.³

     Pearl Edward Lamar was born on 11 April 1890 at Lawson, Ray County, Missouri.¹ He was the son of James Calvin Lamar and Fannie Bell Holman.² Pearl Edward Lamar married Velma Elizabeth Trimmer, daughter of Robert Allen Trimmer and Sarah Elizabeth Vallem, on 28 October 1924 at Reno, Washoe County, Nevada.³ Pearl Edward Lamar died on 5 June 1955 at Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, at age 65.¹

     Rety B. Lamar was born in October 1891 at Ray County, Missouri.^1,2 She was the daughter of James Calvin Lamar and Fannie Bell Holman.¹ Rety B. Lamar married Will Barnes circa 1914 at Ray County, Missouri.³

     Gustavus Barry Southwick was born on 16 November 1874 at Collins, St. Clair County, Missouri.¹ He was the son of Jesse Southwick and Theodosia E. Raney.² Gustavus Barry Southwick married Nancy Holman, daughter of Levi Anderson Holman and Mary Ella Teegarden, in 1896.¹ Gustavus Barry Southwick died on 31 May 1951 at Cass County, Missouri, at age 76.¹

     Virgil A. Southwick was born on 7 September 1902 at Missouri.¹ He was the son of Gustavus Barry Southwick and Nancy Holman.¹ Virgil A. Southwick married Kathryn M. Sechrest, daughter of Lafayette Sechrest and Phoebe Madora Ann Bennett, on 26 February 1921 at Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.¹ Virgil A. Southwick died on 9 August 1980 at Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, at age 77.¹

     Kathryn M. Sechrest was born on 24 November 1900 at Lafayette County, Missouri.¹ She was the daughter of Lafayette Sechrest and Phoebe Madora Ann Bennett.² Kathryn M. Sechrest married Virgil A. Southwick, son of Gustavus Barry Southwick and Nancy Holman, on 26 February 1921 at Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.¹ Kathryn M. Sechrest died on 15 September 1963 at Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, at age 62.¹

     Virginia Kathryn Southwick was born on 29 December 1921 at Hershey, Lincoln County, Nebraska.¹ She was the daughter of Virgil A. Southwick and Kathryn M. Sechrest.¹ Virginia Kathryn Southwick died on 22 June 2002 at Kansas City, Platte County, Missouri, at age 80.¹

     Mary Patricia Southwick was born on 21 August 1923 at Sidney, Cheyenne County, Nebraska.¹ She was the daughter of Virgil A. Southwick and Kathryn M. Sechrest.¹ Mary Patricia Southwick died on 14 July 2000 at Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, at age 76.¹

     Lafayette Sechrest was born on 15 May 1858 at Kentucky. He died on 28 December 1923 at Missouri at age 65.

     Phoebe Madora Ann Bennett was born on 22 September 1861 at Missouri.¹ She died on 5 January 1943 at Missouri at age 81.¹