Erma Dean Holmberg Obituary

The family of Erma Dean Holmberg of Fort Smith, Arkansas announces her passing on September 2, 2026. Erma, born on June 14, 1937, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Edgar Carpenter and Hazel Carpenter (Martin); her husband Richard Holmberg; and her brother Eddie Carpenter. She is survived by: her sons, Bradley Holmberg (Vanissa) of Bolivar, TN and Steve Holmberg (Tammy) of Fort Smith, AR; her grandsons, Kyle Holmberg (Kim), Mitchell Holmberg (Hannah) and Hayden Holmberg (Brianna); her great grandchildren, Henry, John Haddon, James, Will, Mary Ruth and Turner; her sister-in-law Mary Eveland of Backus, MN.; Christian.

Visitation was held on Monday, September 7th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Ocker-Putman Funeral Home (4500 Jenny Lind Rd, Fort Smith, AR 72901). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, September 8th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Rye Hill Baptist Church (11501 US-71, Fort Smith, AR 72916). A burial was held on Tuesday, September 8th 2026 at the Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery (4211 State Line Rd, Fort Smith, AR 72901).

Memorials may be made to the children's ministry at Rye Hill Baptist Church in Fort Smith, AR.