Bart Larue Holifield

Bart Larue Holifield obituary

Bart Larue Holifield

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Aug

16

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11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Utica Baptist Church

220 E Main St., Utica, MS 39175

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Aug

16

Memorial service

12:00 p.m.

Utica Baptist Church

220 E Main St., Utica, MS 39175

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Bart Holifield Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sebrell Funeral Home on Aug. 9, 2025.

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Bart Larue Holifield, 66, of Utica, MS, died Saturday, August 9, 2025. Bart was born in 1959 in Jackson, MS, to Leon Holifield and Mabel Dubose.

Bart enjoyed the rodeo life as a bull rider and was one of the best in Mississippi. He worked as a pipefitter where along with the rodeo he made many cherished lifetime friendships. He had a love for the outdoors of fishing and hunting.

Bart is predeceased by his parents; daughter Danielle Holifield, sister Barbara Jo Dubose, and brothers Skeeter and Danny Holifield.

He is survived by his son Justin (Lindsey) Holifield; daughters Shea Holifield, and Ashley (Brent) Atkinson; grandchildren Colton Holifield, Lyric and Landis Atkinson; his brother Rusty Holifield (Cora); and companion and friend Nancy Martens.

There will be a Celebration of Life service Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Utica Baptist Church, 220 E. Main Street, Utica, MS. Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM followed by the service at 12:00 PM.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

16

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Utica Baptist Church

220 E Main St., Utica, MS 39175

Send Flowers

Aug

16

Memorial service

12:00 p.m.

Utica Baptist Church

220 E Main St., Utica, MS 39175

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Sebrell Funeral Home

Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.