Holt Memorial Chapel

06/03/2026

Watson Lynn Strong, 93, of Harrison, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family.

Watson was born March 31, 1933, at Mt. Judea, Arkansas, a son of Hugh H. and Dorothy Hudson Strong. Born and raised in Boone and Newton Counties, Watson lived a life mark...

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06/03/2026

In a world of corporations, call centers, and businesses owned from miles away, we’re simply a local family doing our best to care for other families.

Every day, we put on our shirts and ties, roll up our sleeves, and work together to serve the people of North Arkansas. We are not owned by a national corporation or directed by a boardroom of executives. We are 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱, and we take great pride in serving the community we call home.

For well over 100 years, families in this area have placed their trust in 𝑯𝒐𝒍𝒕 𝑴𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒆𝒍 during some of life’s most difficult moments. That trust means everything to us. When you walk through our doors, you are never treated like a number or just another service on a schedule. You are our 𝒏𝙚𝒊𝙜𝒉𝙗𝒐𝙧𝒔, our 𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒔, and often families we have come to know and care about through the years. We are simply neighbors serving neighbors, and it is an honor to walk alongside our community during life’s most difficult moments.

The values that guide us were not learned from a corporate handbook. They were learned through faith, hard work, compassion, and from watching those before us serve this community with dignity and respect.

We are grateful for every family who places their confidence in us, every kind word shared, and every recommendation made to a friend or neighbor. Your support allows a locally family owned funeral home to continue serving this community with honesty, compassion, and personal care.

𝑭𝙧𝒐𝙢 𝙤𝒖𝙧 𝙛𝒂𝙢𝒊𝙡𝒚 𝒕𝙤 𝙮𝒐𝙪𝒓𝙨 — 𝙩𝒉𝙖𝒏𝙠 𝙮𝒐𝙪.

06/02/2026

A warm thank you to all who attended visitation for Nathan Ward this evening Monday June 1, 2026, here at Holt Memorial Chapel.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on tomorrow, June 2, 2026, at Lurton Assembly of God, with the Rev. Stanley Taylor officiating. Burial will be at Tarlton Cemetery at Lurton, under the direction of Holt Memorial Chapel.

The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.HoltChapel.com.

06/01/2026

We had so much fun gathering together some items of our History- as Holt Memorial Chapel and our Community of Harrison, Arkansas have grown up side by side over the past 150 years or so.

Thank you Bell and Company PA and to all that stopped by to see these pieces of history on display in our Lobby today.

06/01/2026

Job Badiola Pontillas, 85, of Harrison, passed away May 30, 2026, at his home in Harrison, surrounded by family.

Job was born January 3, 1941, in the rural province of Camarines Sur in the Philippines, a son of Aurelio and Patrocinio Badiola Pontillas. He completed his medical degree from th...

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05/29/2026

There is far more involved in funeral service than most people ever see.

Many only see us standing at the door handing out memorial folders at a funeral. What they don’t see are the countless hours behind the scenes that take place before that moment ever arrives.

They don’t see us out in the middle of the night bringing loved ones into our care. They don’t see the phone calls with doctors, coroners, cemeteries, ministers, insurance companies, newspapers, florists, vault companies, and grave diggers. They don’t see the obituary writing, scheduling, paperwork, preparation work, or the coordination required to make every detail come together.

They don’t see memorial folders, register books, thank you cards, and video tributes being designed, printed, and folded by hand. They don’t see death certificates being filed, military honors arranged for veterans, Social Security notified, or temporary grave markers prepared for the cemetery.

These photos show just one small part of what happens behind the scenes at 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐥.

Funeral service is more than simply conducting a funeral. It is serving families with compassion, professionalism, attention to detail, and care during some of the hardest moments of life.

𝑾𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒆 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒖𝒔 𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝒅𝒂𝒚.

05/27/2026

Nathan Ward, 45, of Pelsor, departed this life Thursday, May 21, 2026, in his home.

Nathan was born October 14, 1980, in Harrison, a son of Michael Lee Ward and Janice Kay Adams Heydenreich. He was self-employed and well known for his work as a C**n Dog Trainer and avid outdoorsman. Nathan ...

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05/26/2026

Well, folks, we had a little excitement last night! Someone accidentally gave our front yard sign a nudge during a visitation. Now, we’re not mad—things happen! We just hope you’re doing fine. This isn’t one of those “who did it” posts. Instead, it’s a reminder that everyone is welcome here—even if there’s an oopsie or two along the way. We’re all neighbors, and we understand.

Asking for a friend: metal sign repair or graphic ideas for a snazzy new one? 🤣

05/25/2026

Billie Joe Henson, 90, of Alpena, departed this life Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Hospice of the Hills House in Harrison, with his loving family by his side.

Billie was born September 18, 1935, at Harrison, a son of Robert Lee and Mary Nancy Graves Henson. He married Miss Hazel Marie Roberts ...

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05/25/2026

This 𝑴𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑫𝒂𝒚, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice secured the freedoms we enjoy each day, and we are forever grateful for their courage, dedication, and love for this nation.

As we gather with family and friends this Memorial Day, may we also take a moment to reflect on those who never made it home and the families who continue to carry their memory forward.

In observance of Memorial Day, our office will be closed on Monday. However, 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 to serve families, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you need immediate assistance, please call us at any time.

From our family to yours, we wish you a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend.

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