<p> Henry Rice Whitson, long time resident of Hollis, passed away on Christmas Day in a Clinton hospital. He was 81 years old and lived in Hollis since 1924. His birthplace was near Nashville, Tenn on May 12, 1872.<p> Services were held on Saturday in the Coley Memorial Chapel at 3 p.m.. Burial was made in Fairmount Cemetery. Rev. Ted Ewing of Fort Cobb conducted the services. Mrs. Harry Coley had charge of the music, singing "Uncloudly Day" and "Beyond the Sunset". Bearers were Jack Hunter, Clinton; Sam Crow, Henry Corbitt, Delbert Corbitt, Ralph Patterson and Conway Wood. Honorary bearers were members of Mr. Whitson's Baptist Sunday School class. His teacher, Harry C. Hicks, read the obituary during services.<p> Mr. Whitson is survived by his wife, Lizzie, of the Hollis home address; by four daughters, five sons, three sisters and two brothers. Nineteen grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren also survive. Daughters include Mrs. Albert Roddy and Mrs. Astor Crow, Fort Supply; Mrs. Elbert E. Corbitt, Woodward; Mrs. C G Powers, San Bruno, Calif. Sons are Oscar of Ada; Floyd and Eulice of Donson; Claude of Vinita and Woodrow of Hollis.