Dear Mom, first and foremost I want to thank you for sending Cheryl my way. I have made life very difficult at times for myself and you always wanted us kids to just be happy. I know sending her to me is your and Gods way of telling me to be good to myself. I promise I will do my best to treat her like the blessing she is. You were a loving and caring mom to us all and your character and good moral fiber is instilled in all of us. I need your continued guardian angel with me mom, I would be lost without her. You raised some quality people Mom, we thank you and we miss you. Love, Your son, Steve.

Jarrod meant a lot to a lot of people. There was no reason he had to kill himself. I myself didn't know him all that well. But he still meant a lot to me. He hurt his family and friends. Most of all his brother Adam. Jarrod would be a junior this year. He did a lot of things for his school and church. Jarrod, Dodge City won't forget you. Love, All of your friends

Randy was a legendary bass player that started out in 1965
with a group called the McCoys. They had a number 1 hit in
65 called Hang On Sloopy. After the McCoys break up he and
mates, Rick Derringer and Rick's younger brother Randy Z went on to play with Johnny Winter. Randy stayed with Johnny until 1976. He left the fast life and moved back home to Union City Indiana, But his Drug abuse followed him.
He was always there for anyone, I can see his sneaky grin.
Always loved to laugh, making faces, listening to his Reggae
music. Loved his yellow sportster. miss drinking them screwdrivers with ya Randy, and talking about all the throw away bands the Johnny seemed to go thru every other month.
45 years was short, but you did touch a lot of lives and you are still talked about in the music world.
Your old Pastime buddy,
Nevin D. thug#2

On Wednesday, October 8, 2003 residents of Fort Worth Texas lost a great man who left his greatness and love on the very things that they cared for the most, their children. Days after receiving the "Highest Honor Awarded By Cooks Childrens Network" Dr. Richard Hochberger D.O. Pediatrician passed into the wings of angels after a valiant battle with cancer.

Dr. Rich was a man who loved his young patients, I should know, he treated my 3 boys, Caleb, Nicholas and Bryson Parker. He was a man who took the care and safety of his "kids" seriously. He always returned my phone calls late at night, or the calls to Cooks Childrens Medical Center when I had to make an ER visit. Today, many many young people and their parents are sad that he slipped away into the glory of GOD, not because he is there, but because we will miss his great and compassionate hands. We will miss his laugh, smiles and those great people who worked for him.

Sometimes words dont rightly convey the true description of a great person. I wonder if mine convey just how much we loved this man and what he did to lend a hand to humanity through his love and care of our children....

I want to say "Thank You Dr. Rich" for taking care of my 3 boys and for caring for my 2 nieces with much love. We will miss you, our children will miss you...Fort Worth will miss you...And rest assured Doc, we will be praying for Marilyn, Amy, Sari and Martha Hochberger.....You rest now and sing with the "Kids Of Heaven"

With Deepest Respects To Dr. Hochberger and his family...

Scott, Caleb, Nicholas and Bryson Parker,,,,,

Dear sweet father of mine. How you will be missed always and forever until we meet again in the heavens above. You were so special to me and those who knew you. You were so gifted, and intelligent. Thank you for taking care of all of us dad. We love you and will never forget your smile, your laughter, and the love you gave until the end. Rest in peace my dear father

...And truly I say to you, wherever the Gospel is preached in the whole world, that also which this woman has done shall be spoken of in memory of her... Mark: 14-9 Dee, your absence is noticed, and there goes not many a moment when I do not think of you. I know very well that to you I was probably just another of the Knights and the roommate of your Big Brother, but I'd like to think that I was your friend. Isn't that how it's supposed to be? I do miss you. I think of Dee; the rest is easy. As always...Chach.

Margaret Hockaday, Was a loving wife, and a wonderful mother of 6 boys and 1 girl. She had twins who died at birth. At the time of her death she was grandmother of 27 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. She lived most of her life in Perry, Florida. With her musical voice and radiant smile she brought laughter and joy to many. Our memories of her will live forever, and I'm sure that the many people that this lady helped throughout her life will always remember her. Though faced with hardships in her life, her faith in God, and her forgiving spirit will always stand out to those who knew her. So Mama, from all the kids and grandkids, we know your in heaven now, until we come to join you, we'll always carry you in our hearts.

This was my grandmother and I loved her very much. She loved music, particularly Vince Gill. She cooked the world's best peas. She had the prettiest eyes, full of love and comfort. She loved her family so much. She always did everything she could for us. Once she drove all the way from her house in Perry, to Fenholloway to change my diaper, cause my Daddy did'nt know how. She was the most caring, sweet, and giving woman that ever lived. I hope to be just like her someday.

Anne Hodge, dear husband of laurene, beloved mother of Peter and Geoff, sister of Jean, Sue and Freda and brother to Frank, sadly died aged 50 after a long battle with cancer.

A wonderful person who will be missed by a great many people

Chris was a delight from the moment of birth. He was the only child of Mike & Liz Hodge & we doted on him. He had a great sense of humor & liked to make his friends laugh. He like to make fun of situations but was never cruel. He was killed on March 3, 1994, six days before his 17th birthday on his way to school. We miss him terribly. Chris is always in our heart, thoughts & prayers.

My baby brother, always so sick but smiling :) You died in my arms on Thanksgiving night.
I'm sorry they made me sing that stupid song at your funeral. I swear it wasn't my fault!!
I loved you :)

Dorothea Ray Hodges died in Norman, Oklahoma, after a brief illness. She was 83.

Dorothea was born in 1921 in Stillwater, Oklahoma, the only daughter of Ada Chloe Arnold and Dr. Almon Ai Arnold, chair of the department of foreign languages at Oklahoma State University. She graduated at the age of 16 from Stillwater High School and attended college at Oklahoma State University. While at OSU, she met her future husband, Stephen Harold Ray, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, whom she married in May 1943. Dorothea graduated from OSU with her B.A. in English, and after Steve received his masters degree in florticulture from Ohio State University, the couple settled in Guthrie, where Steve managed Furrow and Company Greenhouses, one of the largest wholesale florist suppliers in the Southwest. Dorothea and Steve adopted two children, Margaret Jean Ray, born 1950, and Stephen Alan Ray, born 1956.

Steve died unexpectedly in December 1961. Suddenly the sole support of her young family, Dorothea taught Spanish in the Guthrie school system. In the mid-1960s, she earned her masters degree in Library Science from the University of Oklahoma, and moved her family from Guthrie to Edmond.

Dorothea joined the senior administration of the University of Central Oklahoma Library (then Central State University). She relished her new responsibilities and impressed several generations of students and colleagues with her remarkable intelligence, patience, good humor, and managerial skills. She was always willing and eager to assist those in need, especially new students and foreign students. Dorothea opened her home to students from abroad, becoming a host family for one student from Taiwan,
Linda Oyoung, who would become like a daughter to her.

While serving as Head Reference Librarian, Dorothea met the man who would become her second husband, T.Gene Hodges, Dean of the Library and an ordained Presbyterian Minister. In January 1980, after serving UCO for more than 14 years, she married Dean Hodges and the two retired to his home in Norman, Oklahoma, to enjoy many years of living and traveling together.

The Hodges went to Europe several times, where, as a member of her Presbyterian Church choir, Dorothea sang for Pope John Paul II and to crowds in St. Mark’s Square in Venice. The Hodges had a special fondness for Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Dorothea and Gene spent many happy times enjoying Santa Fe’s cuisine and culture, balloon flights, and great natural beauty. They were an inspirational, fascinating, and loving couple for more than 23 years.

Dorothea was a voracious reader of both classical and popular literature, and she easily recalled ancient history. She enjoyed classical music, especially broadcasts of opera from the Met, and knew the repertoire by heart. Dorothea had a love of animals, especially cats, who were always a part of the family. She also will be remembered for her talent as a cook, and her kitchen produced wonderful holiday meals over the years for her extended family and friends. She will be recalled by those closest to her for her personal grace, kindness, humility, curious and lively intellect, smart sense of humor, and deep and selfless love of others.

Dorothea Hodges is survived by many loving family members and friends.

A memorial service for Dorothea will be held in Norman in spring 2005.

Mother: Your death left a tremendous empty place in the lives of all of us. Though you slipped so suddenly away, though you're gone now nearly two entire years, each day I struggle with that emptiness, trying just as hard as I can to deal with your loss in the way that you might, in a manner that would make you proud. This is strange: we try to heal the loss of someone by becoming more like them. We take courage from the event that demands our courage. We try to change a hole in our being into some kind of excellence. Sometimes it works. Sometimes it doesn't Death opens up the possibility of more life, more growth, more strength, more understanding. God how it hurts. Your going was a shock that numbed me for a long time. It was not the least bit fair or right or good, but no one would laugh at that statement (and the thinking behind it) more quickly than you. Of course it was what it was and it happens to us all. What foolishness to think otherwise. This I do know: without you I wouldn't be able to even try. Without the force of you, I would wither in selfish weakness. Without your life example, given right up through the moment you left, I would not know how to begin to act. I feel your strength and love in me every day and I see it in my sister and my brother and my father and in all of the people who knew you at all well. Knowing you, I know who I am. We miss you, but we are thankful that we had you at all. Thank you.

Thompson Gene Hodges, 91, died in Norman, Oklahoma, following a brief illness.

Thompson Gene Hodges was born Jan. 30, 1913, in Clinton, Oklahoma, the only child born
to Kiah and Allie Lee (Thompson) Hodges. After graduating from high school,
Mr. Hodges attended the University of Oklahoma and graduated in 1934 with a bachelor
of science degree. He received a bachelor
of divinity from McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago, Illinois, in 1939 and was ordained
in the Presbyterian Church the same year. He was a pastor from 1939-47 at churches
in Pawhuska, Oklahoma and Lawton, Oklahoma. After Mr. Hodges stopped having a "regular"
church, he substituted as a pastor at numerous churches throughout Oklahoma.
He especially enjoyed pastoring at the Presbyterian Church in Chandler.

Mr. Hodges received a master of library sciences degree from OU in 1955.
He then became acquisitions librarian at OU until 1958.
He became dean of Library Service at Central State University
(Now known as University of Central Oklahoma) in Edmond until 1976.
Mr. Hodges was dean emeritus 1976 until his death. He was a member of the American
Southwestern Oklahoma Library Associations (president, 1965-66),
Oklahoma Educational Association, Kappa Sigma, Beta Phi Mu and Kappa Kappa Psi.

He met his first wife, Claire Surbeck while studying for his bachelor's degree at the University of Oklahoma.
He married Claire Surbeck June 19, 1935.
Mr. and Mrs. Hodges had one son, Thompson Eugene "Gene" Hodges Jr., Sept. 17, 1940.

After his first wife's death, Mr. Hodges met Dorothea Arnold Ray, and they married
Jan. 5, 1980, at The First Presbyterian Church in Edmond. They moved to Mr. Hodges' home
in Norman, Oklahoma, to enjoy their retirement years. They traveled to Santa Fe, N.M.,
several times and also traveled to Europe where Mrs. Hodges sang with her church choir
for Pope John Paul II. Mr. Hodges was known for his love of Dachshunds and cats.
He enjoyed working in his yard and was a good neighbor for many years on Macy Street.
An avid Oklahoma Sooners'Football fan, Mr. Hodges loved a lively discussion about the current team and
OU teams of the past.Mr. Hodges liked cars and his favorite was the Volkswagen.
He had a great appreciation for the railroad and trains. Mr. Hodges had a brilliant
and inquisitive mind. His intelligence and knowledge of a variety of topics made for
interesting conversations with those who knew him.

Mr. Hodges is survived by many family members and friends.

A memorial service for Mr. Hodges and his late wife, Dorothea, will be held in the spring.

A great friend and a great lady.

My Dearest Ernie: You were my Uncle by family and my friend most the time, Although the same age our roads were very differnt. I greive more than I thought I would as we were separted for many years. This memorial is to say, I love you, I miss you and I am sorry for not attending your funeral. I was afraid of many things, manily the pettiness and heartache that was always so prominate in our family. I didn't know what to say when you came down with aids and I coulnd't take the chance of Nanna of having it too. I was afraid that the boy's would get it and that we would too. I have been ignorant and no better than the rest that did'nt understand. I am sorry that you didn't get to live a full like, I am sorry that you had to live in two world and never know true happiness. I am ashamed that you died without me. I should have beenstronger and been there for you. I am truely sorry and I have never cared that you were gay or that you had aids, I was only scared when you were so sick. I am sorry....I love you. I am sorry that my mother did't treat any better than she did and I appolgize for her saying you got what you deserve. Ernie, you didn't deserve this. You did deserve to have a loving family that cared for you and let you be you. I am sorry I am the only one that could do that, me and nanna. I pray you rest in peace and I swear, when I figure out how I will get the urn so that nana doesn't have to keep you in the box. I won't ever make amends with her but I wish I could with you...I love you for you. I pray you are happy now! Nora

A loving husband, father, son and brother taken from us suddenly the result of a heart attack. We didn't have time to say goodbye.

My father I will miss you forever You are the lucky one to have escaped Janet

Dearest Brooke, I still can't seem to handle life without you and your brother. That horrible night will haunt daddy and me for the rest of our lives. Our wonderful 9 1/2 year old son and our beautiful 6 year old daughter killed in that horrible accident while daddy and I had to stay behind. The boy who hit us went to jail for a short while, but it didn't bring you back. You have two little brothers here on earth now. I hope that if we try one more time we'll get another little girl to pass your things down to. I miss you so bad Brooke! Daddy does too! I wish I would have died with you and Kyle! Daddy almost came with you, but I guess God thought I'd still need him here. I still have survival guilt, but I'm trying real hard to be the best I can be now that I have Ryan and Cory. I know you and Kyle would love them. You always said you wanted another brother or sister! I love and miss you terribly!! Mommy

To 0ur dearest son. You were taken from us just 3 weeks from your tenth birthday. I wish we could have all gone together that horrible night. But God wanted daddy and I to stay for some reason. Daddy is doing better now though he will have to be on medicine for the rest of his life. I'm still having a real hard time living without you and your sister. As you probably could see, you have two new brothers now. Ryan is 14 months and Cory is 7 weeks. We didn't get another little girl, but they are both healthy, and we are greatful. But still, life without what would have been our only two, is so very difficult!!!!!!! We love you and miss you terribly Kyle!!! Give Brooke a hug and kiss for us!!! Love mom

Nancy Hoffman was a wonderful loving person. She was also my mother. I remember her taking me many places when I was young; the Chico State Campus, plays, and other memorable places. €She died a few days after her birthday, when I was 10. I can remember my relatives all being around, trying to comfort me. I didn't want to talk to people about it, and I didn't reach any peace in myself until many years after. €Now I can look back on her time with me and remember how special she was, and appreciate how much she loved me. €Even though I miss her a lot, I will always remember how much I love her. €My mother was a loving person with lots of friends. She sang in the university a capella group. She toured russia with them once, and brought me back a chess set. €In 1993, she died of a recurrence of cancer. Even though she was always very healthy, I guess everyone is at risk. €I hope someone who knew her will see this, and agree how special she was.
--March 19th, 1997--- Forrest Hoffman

I know it's probably to late for me to tell you this but I love you Tom and I wish you were still around. I have missed you. You were my Best friend, my best cousin, the best person I've ever met. Tom I wish you were still with me.

"Kathy"...a beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandma, and just a wonderful person and friend. We did not expect her to be taken so soon, and yet her illness was mercifully brief. This first year will be the hardest as the family struggles to re-define itself without you. You are sadly missed by all, especially your Friday night partner in crime. However, we know that you are at peace now and we hope to see you again. We take comfort in that. Love, Your Family

In loving memory of Jamie Nicole Hogan who was born stillborn to my cousin Diane and her husband Jim. I know that their loss is great and they shall never recover from losing this their first child. I just wanted to let everyone know that I love her even though I never got to see her, hold her, or know her. I know that she is in God's care now and someday we will see her again. And I will be able to meet her. With love, your second cousin Tammy

Some nights I lie awake and wonder if you'll come. There are words I should have said and deeds I should have done, but in life I'll never have that chance to hold your hand in mine, and to tell you what you meant to me, I thought I had the time. Some nights I lie in bed, and see your face behind my eyes. I can't explain the hurt one feels when your best friend dies. So some nights I wait for the time when the dreams begin. So you can come and take my hand and be my friend again. I miss you.

To the memory of our beloved mother who died in leucemi two years ago. Bengt Jan

Our beloved twin daughters Shawn and Shelby were born at 16 & 26 weeks gestation. Both born too early, neither drawing a breath. Our pain is very real, but healing is a continuous process which shall never be complete. One day we will meet again, and our family will finally be whole.

Dear cousin, you are mourned daily and will be loved eternally by the one who truly understood you. We shared each other's secrets, laughed and cried in victory and sorrow. I'll sweetly miss you until I join you. Your loving cousin, "Lucy" -- you'll forever be my Charlie Brown.

Dem Wahn des Besitzens verfallen, ging unser! MARTIN im zarten
Alter von 29 Jahren von uns.
Wisse, KOHL erzeugt Blähungen...
In ewigem Gedenken
niemand ausser seinem 190er...

Mary was my friend, my chiropractor, and my spiritual adviser. She faced her death with courage, grace, and love. It was always there and from her I have discovered that there really is such a thing as unconditional love. When she crossed over to the other side, I knew in my heart that her light had not gone out. I miss her so much, but delight in seeing signs of her presence on this earth. Her daughter, Angelis, is one of those signs. I love you, Mary. Give my Dad a hug from me!

It is hard to believe that it has been 8 years since you passed away, David. You are missed every day, but Thanks-giving, and Christmas are very lonely times. Keep watching over us and if you can, help us through some of the tough times that we all go through. I can't wait until I get to see you again, although I hope that time doesn't come too quickly. I love you and miss you very much!!!!

See you later, brother!!!

Love you, always and forever...Lisa (your one and only sister)

Lori Ann (Loribug)- loved her family with all her heart. For each person she was able to make them confortable, laugh and we all knew we were loved. Karin misses her the most like "Peas in a pod". She was a teacher at Del Valley Jr Hi in Austin, and she really cared about everyone of her students. Each one brought her joy and at the end of the day she was happy with her path in life. We miss her each and everyday but know that now she is at peace and spending her days with Mama.

To my Dad, I knew you but never understood you. Now you are gone & I can't tell you how much I miss you. I have done well in life & have three grandchildren & I understand more of what you tried to teach me in your own way. I have tried to pass it along to my son, but as I was he does not understand yet but I am sure he will as I have. Goodbye I love you

In loving memory of our little boy Brice who was struck by a car and killed instantly. He was only 5 when he left us to be with Jesus and the pain is still fresh after all these years. What I wouldn't do to hear your voice on the phone once more. But I know we'll be together again someday. I know you didn't suffer and that comforts us a little. You just ran straight into Jesus' arms! Keep chasing those cats baby! There are no cars in Heaven!
-Sadly missed by his family~always~

Greatley missed.

Mary was a wonderful mother of 6 children. She aquired 3 by marriage that still to this day call her mom. She was a truck-drivers wife for many years, and sacraficed many years trying to be mom and dad all by herself. She did a good job raising us kids into people my father would have been proud of. She died from a broken heart after her second husband passed away. I used to tell her that when I got older if I had half of her class and style, I would be in good shape. She is missed by some and loved by many.
Melody

Paul was the classic "Greatest Man I Never Knew." He worked many hours to help raise his step-children. He was the kind of person who didn't speak unless spoken too. I never knew he cared about me, until my mom called and said she was coming over. She said Paul was giving me his car. They didn't want to give him anything for a trade in and decided it was best to give it to me as a way for take care of my children. That was the first time I knew I was loved and cared for by him. It only took me 5 years to know he loved me. But before his passing he made sure us kids know he loved us as well as his own.

To dear Mum. Sadly missed by your daughters Sue and Jane and sons in law Chris and Andy, and also your mother Elsie. Glad you are now at rest after your painful illness and will never forget you. All our love. XXXXXXX

To dear Dad, much missed by his family and all his friends at REMAP and The Varne Boat Club, Kent. Will not forget you.

I will never understand why he had to take your life (and Donna May's). I am so sorry you both died in such a terrible and violent way. When you died I know the Lord was holding your hand. I am sure there was a reason for all this, but I won't understand until I go home to be with the Lord. Until then, I'll just continue to trust in him and know that you are both with him and are no longer afraid or suffering. You were both such special and loving people. You would give a person the shirt off your back if they needed it. I miss your visits and our happy times together. I miss your laugh, Kay. I still have your locket that I wear around my neck. I wish I could visit your grave, but it is six hours away. We have planted a tree in your memory and it is beautiful and full of life! Christmas is such a rough holiday to live through now since you died the day after Christmas. You died when Aaron was just a baby, but now he is a handsome young boy. We have brought two other beautiful children into the world. (You now have two great nephews and a great niece). I wish you could see them. I'll never forget how happy you were the first time you got to see Aaron! My third baby was due on the day you died. I think the Lord didn't want us to associate Christmas with death anymore, so he gave us a new life to watch over. I will end this by saying that I love and miss you more than you will ever know. We will be there to meet with you again when the Lord is ready for us to come home. Until then you are ALWAYS in my heart!! I love you Kay and Donna May!!!!!!!

Mum,

words can't express the heart break and sorrow I feel. Everyday I wonder why,... but can never seem to find the answer. I'm trying to be strong...

I hope I've made you proud. I love you ...

Darren

Bye bye sunny D

HE WAS SUCH A GOTHIC BOY. MURDERED ON THE STREETS OF NEW ORLEANS WHILE LOOKING FOR A GOTHIC NIGHT CLUB AND A BOTTLE OF CHARTRUSE. VICTIM # 369. MAY HE REST IN PIECES.

Grandma Holland: I love you Grandma and I am going to miss you so much. Today was your funeral in Ontario but Rob and I could not go. So I am remembering you today. Grandma, your personality was fantastic. I will never forget your sayings. I will never forget the stories of your childhood and of your early marriage. It was so special to me that you shared your thoughts on pregnancy and child rearing with me. You said that it is wonderful to feel a baby kick and that it is all worth it. I will keep that with me. The bassinet I will use for my little one is the same one you put many of your babies in. That is very special. Your life continues in your many children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. I am glad that you are not in pain and your memory has been restored in heaven. I love you and I know you are with us. I know that I will meet you again in heaven one day. I can just hear you saying "grandma loves you" and I can feel your soft cheeks and see your beautiful fingernails. You won't be forgotten, you will always be loved and remembered. From your Grandaughter: Rebecca (and husband Rob and greatgrandson or daughter to be)

I can't tell you how much I miss you Dwayne. I wish you were here with us still. I wish you could see my beautiful Son, Alexander! I wish you could see how happy I am with David, I know you would be happy we are together.
Even almost four years later, I can't understand why you would think everyone's lives would be better without you in them. I regret not telling you how much I love you or how much you meant to me. It meant the world to me being your little sister. I wish you were still with us.

I love you and think of you daily.

My Son, Mark Mallory Holland was taken on Thursday December 8, 2005 at 3:14 am to Heaven to be with God since he is a special Angel and was loved dearly by family and friends. He will be missed more than words can ever describe. He was 33 years old when he was taken and yet it was not his time to go but we realize that he is in a better place safe and in peace.We love you "Biggie" and you will never be forgotten. We know that you are up above watching over us and util we join you, keep smiling with that cute smile of yours as you can charm everyone in heaven as you did down here on earth.

Love, hugs and kisses are blown up to you every minute, hour and second of each and every day and night.

Love Mom and family of "Biggie- Mark Mallory Holland
02-29-1972 to 12-08-2005

Daddy,

I wish so bad that you were here to see the birth of my son, Alexander. I know people say that you are with us still and although you passed away 3 and a half years before my little Alexander was born, I know that you see him and he can see you, I just wish I could see you holding my son, I wish I could watch you fishing with him, I wish I could see the look in his eyes when he sees his Grandpa. I will make sure he knows all about you. I will tell him all the stories about me growing up with you and all the little tricks you would play on me, and all the trips to Santa Cruz. Thank you Daddy for all the memories, I love you with all my heart. I think of you everytime I look into my son's eyes.

A wonderful father, taken from us by a tragic accident. We will always remember him as a man of honesty, integrity, and above all, a wonderful caring loving father. May His Soul Rest In Peace.

A loving mother and husband to Hayden (R.I.P.). She will be missed by all who knew her, especially her family. God Rest Her Soul.

To my mother and best friend .You were taken from me to soon .I desperately miss you every day.I miss your smile and laugh.I miss asking for your advice on matters.I miss your hugs .I miss my mom. I love you so very much. I miss your wonderful holiday cooking,and all the beautiful decorations you would have out for the holidays;Oh and you have a great grandaughter she is simply beautiful.she was born sept.friday the 13th at 7:13 p.m. her name is autumn faith.Her nick name is sugar boogar.I tell her about you
all of the time. I know you are relaxing and enjoying not having any more pain .
From your loving daughter
Torrie Lee

My dear son Jonathan died one dark night from sucide.
Why, Why, Why? I cried... I guess I will never really know why. Its hard for me to believe when he was my only one.
Now my world is empty, yet I am suppose to go on.
The memories are all I have to hold onto and will never let go. Then tears fill my eyes when I realize he is really gone. I had hopes, dreams and plans but that is not going to happen. The deep pain I will always feel because my one and only dear Jonathan is now gone.
Love Mom

Margaret Deriso Holliday was born April 5, 1929 in Augusta, Georgia, and passed from this life on November 2, 2008, in Bellflower, California, after a hard fight with lung cancer.

Margie, as she preferred to be called, was one of four children born to Willie Lee and Mary Alma Puckett Deriso, Sr. Her father was born and raised in Soperton, Georgia, and her mother in Saluda, South Carolina. She had an older sister, Annie Pearl, and an older brother, Willie Lee Jr., both whom preceded her in death. She has a younger brother
who enjoys good health and lives in northern California.

Margaret was married twice. She married George Holton on September 16, 1945. To them was born her first son, Ronald Wayne Holton, on July 28, 1946, in Macon, Georgia. Wayne passed away on November 17, 2000. Margaret and George were divorced in 1947.

Margaret, along with her son, Wayne, and mother Mary, traveled by train moving to Long Beach, California in 1949. Her sister, Anne, and husband, Wesley Jackson, Sr., had moved to Long Beach earlier the same year.

While working as a waitress at the Rancho Restaurant in Long Beach, she met Ernest (Ernie) Doyle Holliday. They were married in Long Beach at the boarding house where Ernie lived, on November 25, 1951. They purchased their first, and only, home on May 25, 1952 at 3802 Arabella Street, Long Beach. Ernie passed away, unexpectedly, April 8, 1999. They had been married 49 years.

Ernest Dan (Danny), was born January 13, 1953 and Robert (Bobby) Doyle was born April 16, 1956. Both have preceded her in death. Danny died September 22, 1991, and Bobby on June 6, 2007.

On May 14, 1960, the unthinkable happened. Margaret's sister, Anne, and husband Wes, died in the crash of their private plane in the mountains north of Los Angeles. They left behind four minor children: Karen, 10, Wesley Jr., 7, Edward, 6, and Dean, 5.

On October 24, 1961, Ernie and Margie adopted their niece and three nephews. Their family was now complete with six sons, one daughter and a cocker spaniel named Ginger.

In 1985, Margie became the legal guardian for Jesse Holliday, the youngest grand son. She and Ernie provided a permanent and secure home for Jesse.

Margie was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Lee and Mary Alma Deriso; her husband, Ernest (Ernie) Doyle Holliday, and sons, Ronald Wayne Holton, Ernest Dan (Danny) Holliday and Robert (Bobby) Doyle Holliday.

This is a memorial for my beautiful daddy, who was sadly taken away from me after suffering two brain tumours. The last two years or so have been really hard, seeing my big strong dad go from that to a bed ridden man. My dad was such a proud man, and it was really hard seeing him like that. I will never ever forget the day he died, im so glad I was there with him. Even though the, image, the smell, the noises will haunt me forever I was just so glad that I was there with him to the end. It has been a very very traumatic time for me since he died and the leading up to his death. But as my dad made me into a strong woman I’m trying my very best to continue being strong, for him. I feel as though my dad is here, leading me the right way and giving me the strength to continue. He was a very special person to me, in fact the most special person in my life. We had the craziest bond ever and I miss that so much. I haven’t actually been able to move on and I’m still stuck in the grieving process. Maybe one day I can look back and smile rather than cry and feel pain. The pain will never go, and I will never ever forget him but I’m praying it gets easier to deal with. Maybe one day I will have somewhere I can go to be close to him, but until then I must find other ways. He was so sadly taken from me and I just want him to know how much I love him.

Dad,
I’m sitting here as usual, trying my best to concentrate and do some work but I cant. I miss you so much dad, I just want you to know how missed you truly are by me. I never ever could of imagined the day you were taken from me, it hurts more than I could ever explain.
The love I have for you is stronger than ever now dad, and I know as I always have how much you mean to me. You are the only person in my life, who protected me, you made me feel so safe and loved. No matter what I did no matter what I said you showed me the hugest amount of love. All our jokes, all our laughs are keeping me going, I just think of me and you together and it brings sad sad tears to my eyes. To know that I will never see you again, we will never be acting silly together again. Dad I don’t want you to be upset that I’m this hurt but I just want you to know that I’m heartbroken. At times I don’t think I can get through this but I am trying my best, for you. I know your watching over me and guiding me but its not the same, and it never will be dad. I never actually think I will accept what is happening here. I would do anything, and I mean anything to just have u back, just to be in your arms and to be told every things going to be fine again. Because every thing was fine when I was with you. No matter what the issue you always made me feel like nothing mattered. Like there was always an answer and you were always there to help me.

Dad, you know exactly how much you meant to me and I knew to, you are my beautiful special dad and I love you with every ounce of my body. And I know that I meant the world to you, you wasn’t afraid to show that you loved me more than the world. I’m your special little girl and you’re my special daddy, and know one will ever take that away from us. KNOW ONE. No matter what these people say dad, no matter how nasty they get I know and you know exactly what matters . our love wasn’t fake, there’s nothing fake about either of us.

Wherever you are, and whoever your with please just know that your little girl really needs you and loves you so much. My whole life has changed so drastically over the last few months and I know it will continue to change. I no longer have the most important person in my life, I have know one else. The day I get married, the day I have children, the day I meet that man that is good enough for me in your eyes. You wont be here and that hurts me so bad dad. Everything I do I do for you now, every man I meet I’m thinking would my dad approve, and I will never settle for any man that is not up to scratch with my beautiful dad.

Dad, I really really really love you, and I missssss you soooooo much. I could continue to write forever and ever. But I have to stop here.

One last thing, I want you to be really proud of me, proud of what you made me into and just remember that i love you, need you and miss you. I cant wait until I see you again. But until that day sleep tight daddy and rest your beautiful self.

I love you
Xenia

There isn't a day goes by without my thinking of you. I miss you so much. I'm so glad you loved and cherished me, I have to draw from that resource since I do not have that now. Yes, grammy, I always remember!

My father was a man who went through life prepared for all it's curve balls. He always lived his life to his expectations and made apologies to no one for it. He was a man that could reach in the heavens and give you to stars and the moon if you asked for it. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He dies unexpectedly and even though we were not ready to let him go he had everything in his life that he could want.... he had bought his lake house, retired and was awaiting the birth of his fifth grandchild. A man so prepared for the unexpected he even had written out his own obituary in his computer which we found the day after his death.... below you will read the last words my Dad left for this earth: Testimony: Ray's Tried and Proven, Fulfilled Promise "I, Raymond L. Hollis, after over 1/2 century in my earthly abode, do hereby attest to the irrevocable fact through my life long experiences and observations that the Bible is the tried and proven LIVING WORD of God. May all who read and believe His word be blessed through Jesus Christ, as I have been, regardless of my unworthiness, by His mercy and forgiveness. I give thanks for His fulfilled promise to be we me in this life and look forward with great expectation to His promise of everlasting life." Raymond L. Hollis I'll miss you always Daddy... I just wish I could have had you around longer..... Love Debbie

In loving memory of the greatest dad on the earth! There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you and miss you will all of my heart. You showed me everything I needed to know and even somethings that I don't know. I look forward to the day that I can see you smiling face. Love Always, Your Son, Thomas

Danielle my beautiful daughter it hurts to say goodbye. During your entire short life you have only brought happiness to mine. There are no words that can ever express the joy you have been to me or the way that I already miss you. Rest in peace my sweetheart and know that Justin will always know you through me and I will take care of him exactly as you would. We will all love you as long as we live and I will never have a friend as I have had in you. You blessed my life my beautiful daughter, I'll see you in heaven. mom 1/18/93 Danielle, that was five long years ago and it hurts like it was yesterday. Happy birthday, sweetie, your precious little guy and I listened to the one tape we have of you and played Bob Marley for you. I know you just think of Hawaii when I do that. I am so grateful that you got to go. Thank you for your messages through music. I have needed them and I still need you. Charlie misses you so much too. Miss Piggy I will be writing to you when I am old and grey, bu then

Mrs. Thelma L. Griffin Hollomen, was born on October 20, 1920 in Southampton County, Virginia, to the late Effie Bradshaw and Allen Griffin. She was proceeded in death by three loving brothers: William, Robert, and Frank Griffin. She was also proceeded in death by three loving sisters: Ada Griffin Warren, Effie Victoria Griffin Candis, and Correan Griffin Wilson. At an early age, she confessed christianity, and becane affiliated with Ebenezer Baptist Church in Ivor, Virginia. She later joined Emmanuel Way Of the Cross Church, in Sedley, Virginia. She attended until her health begain to fail her. Aunt Thelma didn't have children, but she drew many people. We, the family, were her children. She had a devoted friend, Mr.James Jeeter; three special nieces: Mrs. Gracie Ferbey, Bernice Cannon, and Mary Elezabeth Brown. "Grant, O Lord, to the soul of the faithful departed, eternal rest and peace and let thy light continue to shine upon her."

Anthony was the eldest and my only son. Most of his adult life was spent battling the disease of Tuberous Sclerosis. At age eighteen after a lengthy brain surgery, Anthony lost his eyesight. He never gave up hope and was always an an ecouragement to me his mother. Throughout the next nine years we went throught one surgery after another each time praying for a miracle. On December 21, 1997 Anthony gave up the fight and went home to rest. I miss him terribly but I know that he is in God's hands. The next time we meet he will be able to see my face once again. That thought gives me great comfort.

He was the greatest singer in the whole world, especially in the Rock'N'Roll Area. He was a personal friend of mine. Some might know me as the M.O.D. He died in an airplane accident, Buddy we will never forget you !!!
Martin

I'm thankful to have gotten one last special memory with you. You got to play with my kids, your nephews. It was almost prophetic how we raced on the swings on your last birthday, you weren't afraid to go too high. I can see your eyes laughing. And now you're gone. I'll miss you always.
Love, your sister
Angel

Danny you fought so hard. We only hope that we can draw from your strength and determination to find some way to continue. We'll love you forever; We'll like you for always; Until the end of time our Danny you will be! Forever Mom and Dad.

Long John was a very caring and loving person, his whopper of a cock made his fame universal by the 74 adult movies he preformed in. AIDS took him and his talent from the amazed fans worldwide. He was my friend and I will miss him. Lesle, his wife also remembers him hour by hour, as well as Dasey, his loving grandmother.

He left us too soon,this man gave to his family more love than most men can ever dream of. He was his sons best friend,his gransons best buddie,his grandauhters big ole papa.He gave to the feed the children program,to people on the street he could see was did'nt have much,even though he was not wealthy.DAD always could find the good in everone.God blessed us with him an then took him when he was very sick.I think God must of needed a buddie too like i had!he worked for 35yrs only too leave us after two yrs of retirement.This was a great man who really knew what love was all about. IN Loving memory from his son&family.This man was not just a father,he was a great dad,buddie,husband,grandfather,friend.May God blees his soul!

It took the blink of my eye to take you you stood there cold with supermarket carrier bags blink you lay there frozen and empty and gone I was twenty, you forty five we were starting to become friends beyond mother and son now I'm almost your age now I see how very, very young you were now I know you so much more now I know I'll always miss you that is with me till it's my turn to be dead now i know how extraordinary a woman was here what a superb job she did of her two sons she was my mum mum I love you

Lloyd C. Holt 1914-1988 Loving husband, father, and grandfather. You are never far from our thoughts. We miss you.

My wonderful sister who was like a second mother to me. I so enjoyed attending nurse's training with you! We had a lot of laughs and I'll always miss you, love, your little sis, Annie

In memory of my father who I miss everyday.Tell mom I love her too.

My dear son, I miss you. It`s almost gonna be your tenth birthday coming up. Guess I`ll eat some cake for the both of us. Anyway, I`ll see you when I get there myself and then we can celebrate! It might be a while though! haha It`s funny, but I know for some odd reason you would of laughed too....I love you my son

your father xoxo

Nonie Elaine (Short) Holz was my sister. Legally my half-sister, but I never thought of her that way. She had a brilliant mind; math, linquistics, archeology and music were some of her interests. She won a math scholorship to Indiana University in 1959, one of the first two women to do so. She was the salutatorian of her high school class. She taught at UCLA. She had a wonderful sense of humor. She loved family though she was unable to have her own children. She was 13 years my senior and helped to raise me. She is missed terribly. She was my support group and my friend. One year ago today she was visiting me and that was the last time I saw her alive. She was on vacation and was killed in an auto accident. I will always love her and miss her.

Mom and Dad...you are ever in the hearts and minds of your children, Bob, Ed, Nancy, Fred and Norman. We miss you dearly.

Your pain is over now. If there is a better place than this life you're there. Godspeed. I love you.

We'll miss you, my friend...bye...

think of you and miss you every day.sleep peacefully daddy
with love your daughter
louann bragg

Dear Dad, I miss you so much, When I am outside In the Garden Is when I feel your presence the most. wish you could of met Chance ,Your Newest Great Grandson. He is so beautiful, born to Josh 4-6-98. We all love you and miss you!! Love your daughter Bec.

Traveled with her family at such a young age..all the way from Russia to America; landing on the American shore on the 4th of July. A homemaker, executive secretary, and all around fun mom of the fifties, she could have shamed Harriet Nelson. Married to Michael, mother of Rosanne and Susan, she was happiest in her kitchen. Later in life she dedicated her life to watching all the soap operas. What a gal!

A terrific therapist. A loving a giving soul. Helped so many with the simple art of listening. Always had great advice and a kind word. Gave hope to the hopeless, and aid to those in need. A kinder friend never found.

My mother aged 83, died 6 weeks ago and I miss her terribly. Towards the end,I talked to her on the phone every day(she lived in Scotland,I live in England) until she went into hospital with pneumonia.The last time I saw her was on 22nd February in hospital.My life now seems very empty without her, and I feel extremely lost and lonely.She was a very special woman,extremely caring, a good listener,my best friend and a loving grandmother to my 3 children. At least her suffering is over now,and she will be fondly remembered with all our love.

My dad was a man who liked everyone and didn't know a stranger. He'd have given you the shirt off of his back if he had too. He was born in West Virginia and was a "mountain William" not a hillbilly. He said that he lived on a mountain, not a hill. He served in WWII and was discharged medically for malaria which caused him too have health problems.

My dad loved animals and always had a cat or dog. Cats were his favorite.He cried with me when I had my dog "Dani" put to sleep after ten years of love. He buried her for me and cried while he did. When I was a little girl,my pony died and he knew I didn"t want her to be taken away so he dug a grave for her. I'll always remember what he did those times for me.

My dad buried his yougest daughter in 1986. The same daughter he brought into the world.

My dad died 1 month before he could officially retire. He loved working with his hands and building toys for everyone.

Dad loved us all, and I hope he can see his grandson Thomas Eugene. He just turned 5 and I some how think that Dad was with me when Tommy was born. He always wanted to see a child of mine.

The world lost another good man, but he"s up ther with God. A man who has all the answers now. He taught us about the Lord and tried to teach us right from wrong. I think he did a wonderful job. Even after all these years I still miss him like yesterday.

Dad, I love you and miss you and wish you were here. I hope my son grows to be like you. He knows you thru the painting of you and mom on the wall. He knows you are PawPaw Hood.

Some say that when you die a star is born. Well, If thats true then that bright star over the house is you. I like to think so, because you are still looking out for Mom and me.

I LOVE YOU!!!!!

I ask that this be a tribute to Jimmy, a man one who all knew, will never forget. I spent 30 years married to this man, my husband, my SoulMate. He climbed many a high mountains, and took down the strongest of boulders in his walk here. He taught all who knew him alot that they would never have learned. The "Big Picture" to Jim was the "Frees of Life" not the material things or any amount of money. Together we conqured many things together, but the last 2 years of his life were not meant for us to win. For this I am deeply sorry Jim, I thought we would win this battle, like so many others. I Love you Jimmy and all I do is for you, forever. I can never forget you or let go. You are my "SoulMate" my Love Forever. Till I walk with you again, keep that Rose I gave you, the day you left, and give back to me when we meet again. You will always be "Best of THe Best' You are my Knight in Shinning Armour. Love, Now, Always and Forever, Your Woman, Your Wife, Shari I share the knowledge you have taught me with others on the web pages I make for you.

In this memorial, I want to pay tribute to my much loved Grandma, Margaret Hood. She was the best Grandma anybody could want and also a brilliant mum too. She is deeply missed by all of us. I dont think the world is the same place without her, many will agree with me. She was full of life and was really kind to us all. I wish she was still here with us today.

Linda L. Hooke, beloved mother of Edward William Hooke, died suddenly, March 22, 1996, In Las Cruse, New Mexico. Born In Glasgow, Scotland, in 1948, she was a Fairfield resident most of her life. She was a graduate of Andrew Warde High School. She recently retired from Southern New England Telephone Co. after 16 years of service. She was also a longtime friend of Bill W. She was predeceased by her father, William Wright. Survivors include a son, Edward W. Hooke, U.S. Air Force; her mother, Christine H. Wright of Fairfield; a sister, Chrisine M. Duhancik; and a niece and nephew, Kirsty and Gerald Duhancik of Strafford.

"Self Acceptance"

I pray for the willingness to remember that I am a child of God, a divine soul in human form, and that my most basic and urgent life-task is to accept, know, love and nurture myself.

As I accept myself, I am accepting God's will. As I know and love myself, I am knowing and loving God. As I nurture myself I am acting on God's guidance. =

I pray for willingness to let go of my arrogant self criticism and to praise God by humbly accepting and caring for myself.

What can we say, we miss ya.
Rest in peace.

Shannon was a truely remarkable man. A very talented singer and songwriter. His music had a tremendous impact on my life. I only met him a couple of times, but each time I learned more and more about myself - from him. Anyone who knew him or met him was very lucky. When Shannon was in this world, this world was a better place.
I MISS YOU SHANNON.

May God Bless You

Shannon, you just died way too young. We met at a bar in Shreveport, and you were so sad. And you just talked and talked to me all night. No one's ever done that before, usually I tell them my problems. Then you leaned over and kissed me, and told me I was the nicest guy you'd probably ever met, and you gave me tickets to your show that night.
I can't say I knew you all that well, but you left a memory in my head, and now that you're gone, I want you back.

"I just want someone to say to me, "I'll always be there when you ache." -Shannon Hoon-

Shannon, I'm here. Where are you?

these people was my grandmother and grandfather,they lived andloved in panama city fla.she died first,he grieved for six months and then he died,their only sin was to love each other and their children too much,they saved my life,god bless both of you ,I havent forgotten love Hiram

missing you chris love david mum and dad

Attorney for Ky Legislative Research Commission. She was loved by all family and friends. We miss you very much, but know you're in a better place.

An incredibly talented man: an incredibly tragic life. He was blessed with great intelligence, but he was pushed to achieve far too soon. His work and his discoveries were recognized in his lifetime, yet he suffered terrible personal shame. I never saw him at peace, but I hope he is resting now and that someday I will see him there.

Talent, beauty, and tragedy called Eliza Lenora Rogers their own during her lifetime. She was the middle child of a musical family of fifteen and she was all dimples, laughter, and good nature.

She and her sister, Genevieve, sang and played together, first in road houses and then on the radio. They were the "Happy Singing Rogers Sisters". They were best friends and dearly loved one another. Their stagenames were "Pat" (Genevieve) and "Lee" (Lenora). Pat played the guitar and Lee played the mandolin. They could break up an audence with their good-natured jokes.

Then, suddenly, Pat was gone, dead at the age of 28. Lee was only 22, but she put away her mandolin and never played or sang again. To get over Pat's death, she leaned heavily on Roger Clements, her young fiancée. They were to be married soon. She was in Cincinnatti, Ohio and he was across the river in Kentucky, but they would be together soon and perhaps the pain of her loss would lessen. Getting onto the bus to ride up to meet her for their wedding, Roger fell dead of a heart attack. He was only 24.

Lee never got over the deaths of the two people she loved most in the world. Years of drinking and alcoholism and unhappiness followed, even after an eventual marriage to another man. Lee stopped believing that anything good was meant for her.

But she was never one to mope and moan. Wherever Lee was was laughter. She was a performer. It was in her blood and her soul to make people happy and keep them laughing. No matter how sad she was inside, she cared more for the people around her than she did for herself. When a family member who loved her asked her to stop drinking, she did so that same day, without another word. The decision to end forty years of alcoholism was made, in a moment, just because someone who loved her requested it! She never had another drink of alcohol for the rest of her life.

Sober, now, she continued to smoke and that is what killed her in the end, but much later. She lived in her later years with her baby sister, Roxie, and Roxie's daughter and son-in-law, in North Carolina. She and Roxie, though now in their seventies, filled the house with laughter and jokes. They were a joy to be around and the house was a more of a home with them living in it.

Lee and Roxie played six games of scrabble every day, to keep their minds sharp. Lee's mind was as sharp as a tack and never changed. Even as the burden of 80 plus years began to sap her strength, the spark, no--make that the flash-- of life in her dimpled face and twinkling eyes never failed. She unconsciously flirted with every person she ever met and filled a room with joy and laughter. She had been a beautiful young woman and was the cutest old lady you ever saw. Her gentle nature and soft voice belied her sharp wit and mind.

When she knew she would die soon, she said, "Take me home from the hospital and let's get this over with!" Then, she gave permission for her loved ones to talk to her about God. She had never allowed it before because she felt she did not deserve mercy. Her life had been hard during the bad years. She had done many things which she deeply regretted. She did not know until the last that those things had been forgiven long ago. But she found mercy at the end and left those who loved her with great dignity, in spite of terrible pain. She never once complained. She only worried about the others.

Even at the very end, she cared about each person around her more than herself. And she never lost her sense of humor. When the pain was so great on her last night, as she tried to pray with her pastor, but could not be still and had to rock with the pain, she grinned up at him with her sweet, impish grin and made her last joke, "Pastor, I ain't never gonna get to Heaven like this, am I?" The poor, gentle pastor broke up with laughter and will never forget tthe humor of that sweet, dying old lady.

Lenora was one of the last of a talented, musical, laughing, gentle and loving family. She was happy to go and join her beloved sister, Pat and her mother and father and, especially Roger. Rest in peace, sweet Lee. We love and miss you so much.

In Memory of Hugo Horan who died suddenly on the 12th September 1997. Much missed by parents, brothers Danny and Tom, friends Joe, Austin, Mark, John, Gavin , Eugene, Robin, Arthur, Jasper,Tom, Martin, Emma, Mary And all those who were touched my his fun outlook on life. Gone but never forgotten. Peace

I just want to remember a friend. Life can be painful when you lose a close person so suddenly, but you have no choice but to go on. I'll go on and remember only the good times, cause I can't remember any bad....I'll never forget your "Hey Baby" line you used to try to use, sometimes with success on on the ladies. You were a good man who died way too early. I miss you. Your bud - Scottie B. Rest in Peace....I'll see you on the other side.

Dad I've put you here to be with Mum so that you can be back together again. In a time when so many fathers seem to fall by the wayside you shone out as an example of what a father should be

You worked your hardest and always did right by us and it makes me very happy to be able to re-unite you with Mum this way. My hopes for your eternal happiness. Me and Chris will do whats right now thanks to the things you taught us.

My love is with you always. I'll see you when my time comes.

Mum although you left us 5 years ago it still feels as if it was only yesterday. You had to go I know, you'd done your work and had a right to rest but mum since youve gone the family's totally fallen to pieces. Although I am married again now there are times when I feel so alone and I've never needed you more than I do now although I'm full grown.

You were the greatest mum. You never condemed even when you had a right to do so. Emily turned wild in her last year at school.I'm completely at my wits end with her but you'd have known what to do. When you went mum part of me died to but seeing as you bore it all so bravely death does not now hold the terror it once did. I'm sure its only a gateway and I know we,ll meet again some day. Trouble is until that day those of us left down here just have to bash on.I am glad of this opportunity to write something to you seeing how I mucked up my chance to say goodbye properly when you knew it was all over. I have to go now. Always with me but there's this big hole now that nothing can fill. Till we meet again mum.

Beloved father and husband. Orthopaedic Surgeon and past president of the California Medical Association. His passion and wise counsel are missed by many.

Beloved wife of the late William Texal Horning, Mother of Wanda Jean Horning and Grandmother of Angela Jeanine Trail and Jonathon Frazier Tull. Daughter of Frank and Eva Morris.

A very devote woman who should never and will never be forgotten. Rest in peace grandma

Love forever
Angela

Dearest Dad, I wish u haddent left and I am sad without u but at least I think u have gone on to biger and better things and I am happy for u, if only u didnt leave mum,me and my sister, I love u always and forever dad R.I.P

Beloved husband of his late wife, father, stepfather, brother, grandfather, uncle. Cherished friend. Talented photographer. Olympic gymnastic hopeful as a young man. A true gentleman until the end. Will miss you grandpa.

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt. Cherished friend. Beautiful until the end. Will be missed forever grandma.

To my wonderful dad who I remember everyday
You sadly passed away when I was only 9 and you have never saw my two wonderful children
I love you so much dad and miss you x x x

We never got a chance to know you, but your Dad, big sister Emily, and I love you very much.

Dear Dad, I think of you everyday and miss you so much. I miss talking to you about the things that are going on in my life. I know one thing dad, you are gone from this world but live on somewhere. I can feel you in my heart and know that you are with me always. I pray that you are in peace and looking down at us from your new home where we will all join you someday. You taught me so much and I am glad that we were able to have a good relationship before you left us. I love you and miss you with all my heart. Your daughter, Mari

Michael Horstmann Omila
was a very handsome bright young university student, He was affectionate, sincere, honest and loving good friend to me.

He died in car accident,year 1979, and was interred at the Himlayang Pilipino Memeorial Park, Quezon City Philippines.

I make this virtual memeorial as a tribute to our greatest friendship I ever experienced.
Ben

Beloved son, brother, lover and thinker.

The finest wife in the world. The most loving mother in the world. The best of Christians in the world. She was all , and then some more also.
You are greatly missed "Ma".
your husband,
Keith

Granny,
I miss you so much, there are so many things I want you to see and know about. We love and miss you. Anissa and Renee

Our Mom. The best in the world. Anissa and I miss you very much. You have a grandson now..Aaron. He's the sweetest thing there ever was.

Stephen Andrew...my little brother and Anissa's twin. Although you were taken from us before you drew a breath we have thought about you and loved you just the same. You are missed little Stephen! We love you, Renee and Anissa

This is for my Dad Weston Alexander Hosten. No kinder, sweeter man ever walked the earth. He was quite simply the best Dad in the world. We never had money, we never even had a car but we were rich in love. I know I'm biased but I am yet, in my lifetime to meet a kinder, sweeter man than my Dad. I'm only sorry my own grandchildren - God bless I have some, will never know the depth of kindness and sweetness a man can be. I consider myself blessed to have been your son and I'll never forget you, after all we went through together Dad. It was just me, you and Uncle Selwyn who I miss too so much, he was my protecter and you dad, were my saviour. I never ever thought I would be going through life without you, I miss you and I need you so much. I'm sorry I never realised just how lucky I was to have you for a Father, I'm sure we all feel the same way. Poor Mark; I know he and Angela really need you, as do Colin and Sonia, Sophie, Jamie, Elise and Aaron. I really wanted to do better for you - I'm so sorry I left it too late. I'm still trying Dad, the gift you gave to me is the only side of me I try to nurture now, so that my kids will one day know what it feels like to be showered with the love and kindness that we were. Then they too will know that deeper level of love, that I would not have known, had I not known you.
Your ever loving Son
Raymond.

Mark was a very special young man that touch everyone hearts even though he didn't believe in god. Being his cousin he was very special to me and i miss him alot. When he was hit by a car it made me mad that the person who hit him didn't car if he was ok or if he was alive or not. The police did nothing to the person driving. We all miss him alot and wish we could all change the past but we must go on with our life and live it for Mark.

Stolen from us as a result of Meningitis.

In times of sadness he gave us comfort,
In happy times he made us laugh.
His heart was kind, his nature caring,
So remember him with a smile.

Dear Son, Brother, Nephew and Friend,
May you in peace forever rest,
For when you were with us you were one of the best.

Always in our thoughts and memories

love always from all of us
XXX

mom
we are all missing you
hope you are at peace
love
your family
xxxxxxx

daughter of Mike Doherty and Mary Eiffler sister of the late Donald and Gerald Doherty.....Sister of Brian Doherty of Az.Wife of the late Matthew and mother of the late John........also surrived by daughter Joanne(ante) and Kevin Houghton grandmother to 6 ........I will always miss you but I know your well taken care of and that you are not alone.....Till we meet again you will always be in my prays

Love
Joanne

Beloved son of the late Matthew & Leah Houghton of Hoboken N.J. formaly from Liverpool England.Cherrished husband of Helen,loving father of Joanne Ante,John,and Kevin Houghton grandfather to Matthew & Kristine Ante Ryan Houghton Raquel,John & Leah Houghton. Brother of Joan McAleer,Daniel,John & Terrence Houghton Uncle of Doherty and Gerald McAleer,Lisa &Daniel Houghton Philip Houghton. Taken away to soon from us but I know it was your time to be with God you suffered to long and if anyone knew that it was the ones who were there for you everyday.People say they can't see there loved ones like that but to me if you love someone and there ill that's the time most or all to make sure everyday is a little more happy for them God Bless you and I know we'll see each other again Ilove you dad Joanne

Loretta (Houlihan) Long -- "Gram" -- wife of James J. Long (1902-1953, from County Limerick, Ireland), daughter of James Houlhan and Mary (Howard) Houlihan (Co. Limerick, Ireland), born & raised in America, mother of one daughter (Mary Agnes), grandmother of 6 granddaughters, and great-grandmother of 3 great-granddaughters and 6 great-grandsons. Women of wit, charm, and kindness - an energy for life. Loved and missed by all. We love you, Gram! Rest in peace.

Sometimes the best of you seems to leave with someone that has passed on. I sit and wonder everyday what it would be like to have you back. Sorry that we never got to share the whole world but atleast we shared some of it. I wonder why God took you so soon but then think to myself that God needed an Angel like you in Heaven. You are a one and only and you should know that! I wish that we could have spent more days together but cherish all the days that we had. You know that we I will always love you and cant wait to see you again! Wish you were here to see me graduate. You would have been graduating too! I promise to save a seat for you anyway- You may not be there in body- but always in spirit and soul right? CJ rest in peace for the rest of eternity and keep me in your heart! We shall meet again-

In memory of the dearest wife, mother and grandmother ever. You were the most beautiful, loving, and courageous person I have ever known. Your spirit lives on, in heaven and in our hearts. You will never be forgotten.

To a beloved mother, step-mother, and friend. Though time had seperated us, you will always be in my memories and deeply missed. Your smiles and hugs will be missed.

Dear Brother:

Just to let you know a day never passes without us thinking of you, we really did not appreciate you. You were loving, sensitive, compassionate, kind, and caring. Just to let you know you have a niece, Jordin Kennedy Houston and a great nephew Jalen Johnson. Missing you forever and a day.

Love your family.

Thelma, Marion Michael,Brian and George

Dear Dad:

You are so much missed in our lives each day.

We go on but we still think about how much better things would be if you were here.

You have a granddaughter, Jordin Kennedy Houston and one great grandson, Jalen Johnson. It is too bad they will never know your loving way.

Your Family.

Thelma, Marion, Michael, Brian, George

Brother Bill, I want to tell you how much i miss you. You were practically my grandfather as close and me and Kim were I spent alot of time with you. I miss your singing and your laugh you had such a laugh that noone would ever forget. You were so full of love. I know that you have waited to met Jesus and Debbie your daughter for such a long time. I really miss you being here and i know you will be waiting for me when i get there I love you mari

Benjamin B. Howard, Father, grandfather, greatgrandfather,Math instructor, Principal, Minister of the Gospel,friend, confidant, and so much more. We love you so much and are most grateful for the lessons you taught us. We release you today to that from which you came. Your spirit and love dwells among us. Your life was not for naught--we are still learning from you more than ten years after your return to Source. Death is the liar that would have robbed us of you earthly presence, but your enduring presence remains and sustains us daily. Thank you for all that you are. Thank your for your brief sojourn here on earth.

Eternally grateful, your son, Greg

Caleb,
It's been almost six years since Jesus took you to live with him. You would be a big boy now. I often wonder what you would have been like if you had had the chance to live.I know God had a reason for taking you from me and I try not to question it, but sometimes it's hard. I wanted and loved you so much.I was looking forward to loving you and caring for you. I carried you for nine months and then you were snatched away in an instant. You never even cried.
I got to hold you for just a few moments my precious son before they took you away and I didn't see you again until you were laying in your little casket. Your Daddy loves you and misses you too and so does Maw-Maw.Paw-Paw will take care of you until Mommy and Daddy get up there to be with you. We love you our precious little boy.You will always live in our hearts.
Love Always
Mommy and Daddy
(Kenny & Edna Howard)

Mama, it's been ten years this year that you've been gone, and I still think about you every day. And when I stumbled onto this Web site on your birthday, I knew it was a sign that I should post a memorial here. I miss you so much, and am so grateful for all the things you gave me. I still remember all the names of the wildflowers that you taught me. I miss your wisdom and your sense of humor and how much you loved me. But I still feel you with me all the time, and know I'll see you again someday. With much love from your only daughter, Rene Howard

Pete,Steve,Jean,Kathy,Michael and Steven will always remember you. God Bless you

Grandpa was a very unique individual. He never liked to show his "soft" side. Always very serious, never showed feelings. At least not to many people. A few months before his death he finally told his daughter that he loved her. That touched her heart more than anything. I love my grandpa so much. He is now up in heaven with grandma. It tore my heart when I got the call that he had passed away. I guess you never can prepare yourself for that kind of news. I just wanted to believe he would be around forever. I can't explain how bad it has hurt me to loose him and my grandma. No other pain like it. I will always remember the little things about him. I will always remember going fishing with him, working in the garden with him, and the stories he would tell me. When he passed away I got the watch that he wore. He was so proud of his watch and would tell people about it everytime someone would come around. I am glad I still have a part of him that he was so proud of. And one day, my daughter will have that watch and be able to tell her children about him. I love you grandpa and you will always be in my heart.

To Linda Gayle, my former boss, my dear friend, and my second mother. We would set & watch old movies together and cry. And I am so thankful that we told each other that we loved one another before she passed away. Her father passed away about 5 years ago & she was really never the same after she lost him....but she is with him now & her grandson Mitch. It has been just a little over a month, but I still see you in everything I do. I love you, miss you & hope to see you again one day. Your grafted-in-son Billy

She was my oldest aunt, & my mother's oldest sister. Good to everyone who came into contact w/her. Has two surviving daughters, Beatrice & Evelyn. Was preceded in death by two sons, Henry in 1993 & Edward Sr. in 1975.

Dear Mother,
It's only been 4 months since you lost your battle with cancer and I have been grieving terribly since. I know that we didn't get along the best in the world but I hate knowing that you were so terribly sick and in so much pain. Rest in peace dear mother in the arms of Jesus. I know for certain that you're in heaven now and that someday we'll all be together again. I know that your'e with daddy now and with Buckman too. Goodbye mother.. see you when I get to heaven. Your daughter, Melissa

Daddy, when I found this Web site on the anniversary of your death and Mama's birthday, I knew it was a sign to leave a memorial to you. The years that have passed have not made your absence any easier. I miss your ribald sense of fun. I miss how you used to tease me. I miss our gross-out contests. But most of all, I miss how you were always there for me, picking me up when I fell down, whether I was 3 years old or 24. You and Mama both went too soon, but I know you're together now, and I'll see you again someday. By the way, you'd be proud to know that I still fish for trout and "swear like a Marine," just as you taught me. With much love from your only daughter, Rene Howard.

Dad, it's been 14 years since you left me but I still love and miss you so much. I wish that you didn't have to leave me so soon and I know that you are now in heaven with Jesus and looking down smiling at me. I just want you to know that you now have four wonderful grandsons by me, and two beautiful granddaughters by your son and two more lovely granddaughters by your other daughter (my brother and sister). We all miss you sorely. I know that someday we will meet again in heaven and all be together again in that heavenly realm with God. In the meantime, please keep a watch over us and send your loving comfort to us as we still struggle with life here on earth. I love you so much dad! Bye! Your daughter, Melissa

Our sweet precious baby boy

Not a day goes by that I don't think of my great grandmother. She was one of the neatest people I have ever known. She treated me as if I was her own child. We lost her too soon. It's been seven years since she died and I still have nights where I wake up crying. One of the things she wanted to see was for me to give her a great-great grandchild. What she didn't realize and neither did I, was that I was pregnant with her first great-great grandchild at the time of her death. I wish she could have seen my daughter. She would have been so proud. In fact, I'm sure she is my daughter's guardian angel. Everyone needs someone like her in their life. She touched so many people in so many different ways and I will always love her for the part she played in my life. I talk to my daughter about her often and show pictures of her just so my daughter can say she does know of her great-great grandmother and that she lover her so. We love you and miss you dearly.

Proud mother of Dianne and Donna-she loved them dearly. Grandmother of 4, great-grandmother of 10; loved and missed by all.

Don't think of Susan as gone away- Her journey's just begun. Life holds so many facets. This earth is only one.... Just think of susan as resting From the sorrows and the tears In a place of warmth and comfort Where there are no days and years. Think how susan must be wishing That we could know today How nothing but our sadness Can really pass away. And think of Susan as living in the hearts she touched... For nothing love is ever lost-- and Susan was loved so much. Written by Mrs. Janice Passero We will miss you very much Susan. Until we meet again, Thanks for all the wonderful memories and years. Love, From all your true friends in Wheaton, MD

To my mum.Im sorry we never had the chance to say good bye.......im heartbroken....we were stubborn eh?
but i loved u will all my heart and soul and u saved me many times.Every time i fall off u put me back on my feet,and now,i dont have u im lost.....
You were a very very special lady with a heart full of love for everyone! i miss my cuddles,kisses,hugs,arguments,and the making up bit....
i have no one to fight with anymore......u left me lonely. guess your way of making me learn the hard way???
well.....thanx its a hard lesson to learn and im no good at it!
what i would give to turn back the hands of time for just one warm loving cuddle and a kiss....goodnite godbless see u in the morning i love u is all i need to hear and feel but its never gonna happen and i have to live with it.Till u meet me at the gates.....julie xxxxxxxxxxx.

David Wayne Howe, 76 3821 Draper Place, Lawrence Park, died
Monday May 22,1995 at Saint Vincent Health Center.
He was born in East Hickory on Feb 6,1919, son of the late
George and Elizabeth Howe. He graduated from Endeavor High School
and the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School.
During World War 2 this famed flying ace was a fighter pilot
in the famed Eagle Squadron in the Royal Canadian Air Force
and the Royal Air Force. With US entry into the war, he then
served with the US Army Air Force. He flew 117 missions and was awarded
the Distinguished Flying Cross with two bronze oak leaf clusters, the
Air Medal with 13 oak leaf clusters. His unit received the Presidential
Unit Citation.
As an experimental test pilot for Bell, he flew the first
Jet VTOL, now in the Smithsonian Institute. He tested the X-14 and piloted the
Hydroskimmer across Lake Erie. He was inducted in the
Niagara Frontier Aviation Hall of Fame on May 1,1992.
He has been nominated for entry in The National Aviation
Hall of Fame in Dayton Ohio.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years Ann Kennedy Howe
and a daughter Mrs. Mitchell(Sara Ann) Silvers of Atlanta GA.
Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery.

You died on a Monday. Monday's are so hard for me now. Although not a day goes by that you are not on my mind, I spend most Mondays thinking of you. You died early in the morning but I knew you were dyeing the night before. The cancer was so far advanced, and you were so sick and tired of being sick and tired. That night when we went to bed, I laid my head on your shoulder and cried. I asked you "who was going to love me now?" You always loved me. You loved me in spite of my past. You loved me in spite of all my faults. I asked you "Who is going to be there to tell me everything is going to be ok??" You put your arm around me and said "Everything is going to be ok." You fell asleep. I laid there and listened to you breath but I knew that would be the last time would I heard your restful sleep. Finally I got up in the dark and went around to your side of the bed and knelt down and prayed with all my heart that God would take you that night. God was so merciful to you. He took you home without any pain. You remained able bodied up until the night you died and even then you were just a little confused. But God allowed you to become clearer that night before you went to bed. We had such a nice talk. When I finished praying I asked you if you could hear me and you said Yes. I then told you that I loved you. You mumbled something that I couldn't make out. I knew though what you were saying. I knew you were saying "I love you too." I then told you that it was ok for you to go, that I was going to be ok. You said OK. That was the last word you uttered. I got back into bed with you and finaly fell asleep. I awoke early in the morning and you were gone. My best friend in the whole wide world. I wanted to die too. I dont' know much of what happened after that. I remember the paramedics telling me you had no heart beat. I think that is when it really sunk in that you were gone. Somehow I never thought you'd ever die. But you did. You left me and I miss you so much. There comes a time in everyones life that they find someome like you . The six years we were together we laughed, we fought, we were almost inseprable. We were the very best of friends. I miss my best friend. I know that we had a 40 year age difference but I loved you anyway. You were always so very good to me. I remember one night coming home from work. It was dark. It started to rain so hard. When I pulled into the driveway I found the garage door already open, the light on, and off to the side was an open umbrella. Many a time i would go to my car and find hand picked flowers from your garden laying on my dash or seat. Remember you sent me flowers to me at work for valenties day?? When I was trying to lose weight and wanted to go for a bike ride you 'd throw my bike in the back of the pickup and drive me down to the cemetary and you'd set until I had finished. When I was going to college
and was having so much trouble with my math homework you spen an ENTIRE day with me sitting at the kitchen table and helped me to undestand. You saw to it that I had gas money to get back and forth to school, you paid for my books and you gave unselfishly of your time. When I had to go the dentist to have a tooth pulled you took me and you stayed with me and held my hand the entire time. We battled your cancer so hard. You were so brave. I just can't believe that your gone. Your not supposed to be gone. I keep your picture next to my computer. I look at you each day. I'll never get rid of the compuer because you bought if for me. My world is so different with you not being in it. I talk to you each day. I hope you can hear me. You told me that you'd always watch out for me. I remember when we lived on A hwy. We had this ritual. You 'd look out the kitchen window as I was leaving for work. I would tap my brake lights. It was my way of saying Goodbye. You told me once to remember that when you died you would always be looking at me through that kitchen window. Oh EJ....I love you and I still need you so much. I know your better off now. You don't have cancer anymore and you never will again. You fought hard. So hard. You know....I'm just now starting to realize your really gone. I know you are, but my heart has refused to accept it. Mabey someday it will. Your missed so much. You had so many friends. A person is not jugded by how much one loves, but how much one is loved by others. I'll see you EJ. Apparently my work isn't finished on earth but I will meet you someay. I just have to believe that I will see you again.

My husband's son Brandon died last year from a rare brain tumor at the age of eight years old. I wrote a poem on the 1 year anniversary of his death to put in our local paper. I hope you enjoy reading it! _____________________________ A year has passed since you went away, How much you are loved & mssed, With words, we can never say; I, myself, never knew you in the flesh, But our spirits connect in a very special way; I share a love with your father & I see him struggling to live life without you, Often taking it day-by-day; I know in this life there is so much we will never understand, But I have faith & soon we will join you, In God's Promiseland!!! ----------------------------------------- Thank you for taking time to read his poem! Please visit our homepage listed above--it is called "A Tribute To Brandon"--There you will find Brandon's story in Gary's (my husband) own words--there are also many great cancer resource links to help others fighting cancer & a photo gallery of Brandon! Please sign the guestbook & refer the page to your friends & family! Thanks again---Melissa Howell

Matthew Ralph Howell, age 21, of Little Rock, born June 20, 1983, died Friday, October 1, 2004. He was a Catholic, graduate of Catholic High School and a student at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Felder Howell, and grandfather, James C. Bourne, Sr.

He is survived by his mother, Rebecca Kathleen Bourne, his grandmother, Eula Mae Bourne, his uncle James C. Bourne, Jr., aunts Brenda Mae Danehower, Patricia Kay Barth, Suzanne Marie Cockrum, Rose Marie Wokurka, Roberta Lynn Cummings and cousins Courtney and Jordan Cummings, Christopher Mitchell Vukovich, James Allen Barth and Jill Suzanne Plaskon.

Visitation will be at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home (224-8300) on Wednesday, October 6th from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m. A rosary will follow at 7:00 p.m.

Funeral Mass will be at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 211 W. 19th Street, in North Little Rock on Thursday, October 7th at 12:30 p.m. with Reverend Father Ken Fryar celebrating. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Little Rock.

Requiem aeternam dona ei, Domine.

Sign online guest book at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal

You helped me more than you know. I am forever grateful.

The kindest, cheerful, most loving gentlemen anyone would ever meet.

A sadly missed Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother and Friend.

You will be remembered for the man you were, you can play as much snooker as you like, and watch as much countdown than ever before.

You can be the king of the cue and the countdown champion

You will be missed in life but will live on in our hearts forever

watch down on us keep us from harm

miss you, love you

You hold a special place in the heart of everyone who knew you. You will never be forgotten. We all miss you very much!!

The torment and pain is over now. Be at peace Rob; you deserve the rest! I love and miss you so much!!! Your sister, Lisa

This is to notify my paternal relations that following gentleman passed away long ago. Kindly take a note of it and circulate among paternal relations.

Name: Mr. W.A.Howie (William)
Birth: Circa -1914-1940 in Scotland or England
Death: Circa – 1875-1892 on a steamer ship to UK
Marriage: Wedded Jamini in 1909 or 1910 in Lakhimpur, Assam, India

Anthony Howie

To the stongest influence I felt in my small world.two years after your death ,I just found out and it hurts my friend. you will always be remembered by me and my children. i hope you have found peace and rest and the pain is gone. i love you craig, now,then and here after. look down on me and smile, for i am what you helped me to be. rest in peace craig.
lee mills

Much loved father to his three daughters

mum,
sadly you went away too soon,one minute you were there and then you were gone, it's been along time since you left, and now you have two beatiful grandchildren, Deanna and Ryan of whom you would have adored. I am safe in the knowledge that you will always be in my heart and in theirs. I love and miss you and am proud to say you are my Mum.
Love eternally,
Gillian, Danny, Deanna and Ryan xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Gary should have been my first child but sadly was to precious for this world and was still born, I still have an ache for this child I held in my arms, who should have brought pleasure but only brought sorrow. Sadly missed by his mummy and daddy

Dear Mark,

we lost you a couple of months ago now. It's now nearly Christmas Day, and we want you to be here so much there are no words for it. Life was so unfair to you, and I am so sorry. But I know there were parts that you enjoyed. You were loved so much, and will always continue to be so. I wish I could have done more.

Your sister, Mum, and Dad. XXX

You will always be my little one, even though you were taller than me!
I miss you so, but I know I'll see you again. And even though you're gone I'm proud to still call myself "Nicki's Mom."