Ella
(Thompson) Rogers-Krawagner
Jan 19, 1869 - Jul 7, 1952
July 21, 1952
Last Rites Conducted For Mrs. Krawagner
CORSICANA, Texas, July 20. - Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Rogers Krawagner, 83, of Corsicana, who died Thursday night, were held at 2 p. m. Saturday from the Corley Chapel. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.
Surviving are a brother, Joe Thompson of Powell, Navarro County, and several nieces and nephews. Notes:
---
Mrs. Krawagner Rites Saturday
Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Rogers Krawagner, 83, who died Thursday
night, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday from the Corley Chapel.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Jack Goff, pastor of the North Side
Baptist church. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.
Surviving are a brother, Joe Thompson, Powell and a number of nieces and
nephews.
Nephews were pallbearers.
Notes:
-
The
Corsicana Daily Sun - Sat., Jul 19, 1952
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- d/o William Thompson and Levenia
(Ledbetter) Thompson both born in Kentucky brother-Joe Nathaniel
Thompson buried in Richland cemetery, Richland, Tx.
- (death certificate says Ella (Kay
Widner) Rogers Krawagner)
Christopher
Lafayette "Chris" Knox, Judge
Dec 9, 1867 - Sep 1, 1951
September 1, 1951
C. L. Know, Leader At Corsicana, Dies
CORSICANA, Texas, Sept 1. - C. L. Knox, 83, attorney, died at his home here late Saturday afternoon following a long illness.
Born in Tennessee, Knox had long been prominent in financial and political circles of Navarro County. He served as corporation recorder for the City of Corsicana a number of years and was county attorney and assistant county attorney of Navarro County several terms.
He was president of the Central State Bank of Corsicana until it was consolidated with the First National Bank in 1928. And he also headed the Navarro County Abstract Company for several years.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Walter Fendley of Corsicana; a granddaughter, Mrs. J. Frank Storm Jr., Amarillo and other relatives.
Funeral services are planned here Monday at 11 a.m. with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Notes:
---
C. L. Knox Rites Monday Morning;
Dies Saturday
Christopher Lafayette Knox, 83, financial and political figure in
Navarro county for many years, died at his home, 602 West Third
avenue, Saturday afternoon following an extended illness.
Burial In Oakwood.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday from the McCammon
Chapel with burial in Oakwood
cemetery. The rites were conducted
by Dr. Mathew H. Arnold, pastor of the Westminister Presbyterian
church.
Born near Charleston, Bradley county, Tenn., Dec. 9, 1867, he came
to Texas a the age of three years with his late parents, Christopher
Columbus Knox and Melita Jane Weir, and resided in Parker and
Tarrant counties before settling in Jack county.
Studied For Bar.
At the age of 18 years, he came to Corsicana and began the study of
law in 1887 in the office of Beale and Autry, attorneys. He was
admitted to the bar, Jan. 30, 1889, and later served as county
attorney of Navarro county and also was assistant county attorney
several terms.
Knox was president of the Central State Bank here for several years
before its consolidation with the First National Bank, Jan. 1, 1928,
and also headed the Navarro County Abstract Company for several
years.
He had been corporation recorder for Corsicana about 10 years when
he resigned because of ill health in 1948.
Long prominent in the Presbyterian church, he was a Sabbath School
teacher as early as 1891, and later was Sunday School superintendent
for 15 years. He became a deacon in 1895 and serviced continuously
as a ruling elder of the Presbyterian church since 1908. In point of
membership, he was third to the oldest member of the church.
He held membership in all Masonic Bodies.
Knox was married to Mattie L. Johnson, daughter of the late Mr. and
Mrs. E. Wiley Johnson, Corsicana pioneers, Oct. 20, 1890. Mrs. Knox
died several years ago. He was preceded in death by two children,
Louise who died at the age of 19, and Christopher J. Knox who died
in 1948.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Walter Fendley, Corsicana; one
grand-daughter, Mrs. Frank J. Storm, Jr., Amarillo; two
great-grandsons, Frank Storm, III, and Christopher Knox Storm,
Amarillo; two nephews, D. H. Culton, Amarillo, and John B. Knox,
Fort Worth; three nieces, Mrs. B. B. Cobb, Claude; Mrs. Maurice
Johnson, Dallas, and Mrs. Frank K. Shriver, Midland.
Pallbearers were Luther A. Johnson, Jr.; James W. McCammon, Ted
Nelson, Houston; Douglas Johnson, Waco; Robert Bowles, Dallas;
Walter Hugh Caldwell, Fort Worth.
Notes:
Mrs. W. D. Knight
abt 1858 - Jul 1930
July 28, 1930
Mrs. W. D. Knight Dies
CORSICANA, Texas. July 28. - Funeral services for Mrs. W. D. Knight, 72, who died in a hospital at Fort Worth, Friday following a stroke of paralysis, were held here Sunday. Surviving are two sons, G. F. Knight, Navarro; O. W. Knight, Powell; four daughters, Mrs. Joe Hartfield, Olney; Mrs. C. E. Nelson, Fort Worth; Mrs. T. B. Barker, Streetman, and Mrs. H. M. Webb, Corsicana. Notes:
Lora
Mary (Blum) Klein
Jan 3, 1861 - Nov
7, 1952
Nov 10, 1952
Mrs. Lora May Klein, Blooming Grove, Dies
CORSICANA, Texas, Nov. 10. - Mrs. Lora May Klein, 91, native Texan, died at her home in Blooming Grove. Funeral services were held from the First Methodist Church in Blooming Grove, with burial in
the Rose Hill Cemetery there.
Surviving are four sons, Charlie Klein, Cuero; Arthur Klein, Benton Harbor, Mich.; Edwin Klein, San Angelo, and Harry Klein, Blooming Grove, and two daughters, Mrs. Frances Walker and Mrs. Ida Kennedy, both of San Angelo. Notes:
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Blooming Grove Resident Expires
BLOOMING GROVE, NOV. 8-- (Spl.)—Mrs. Lora May Klein, 91, native of
Lockhart, died at her home here Friday afternoon.
Funeral services were held from the First Methodist church here Saturday
at 3 p. m. with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Pat Brown, pastor, assisted by Rev. C.
T. Brockette, retired Methodist minister.
Mrs. Klein had resided here 21 years.
Surviving are four sons, Charlie Klein, Cuero; Arthur Klein, Benton
Harbor, Mich.; Edwin Klein, San Angelo, and Harry Klein. Blooming Grove;
two daughters, Mrs. Frances Walker and Mrs. Ida Kennedy, both of San
Angelo; and other relatives.
Pallbearers were J. W. Hinkle, W. P. Orme, Dwayne Garrison, Oscar
Hinkle, R. Bruce McCormick and George Ward.
McCormick Funeral Service directed.
Notes:
Oliver Carter Kirven,
Sr. Judge
Nov 7,
1849 -
May 7,
1924
May 7, 1924
Judge O. C. Kirven of Navarro County Dead
CORSICANA, Texas, May 7. - Judge O. C. Kirven, 75 years old, pioneer resident of Navarro County, died at the home of his son, Billy Kirven, in Santa Ana, Cal., early Wednesday, according to information received here Wednesday night. The body will be forwarded to Corsicana for burial and is expected to reach here some time Saturday. Besides his son in California, Judge Kirven is survived by a daughter, Miss Kathreen Kirven, of this city, and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Carter Kirven.
Judge Kirven is well known over the State, having held a number of appointive offices. Notes:
Judge
Kirven
Passed
Away in
California
Word was
received
here
early
Wednesday
morning
that
Judge O.
C.
Kirven,
a
pioneer
citizen
of
Navarro
county
and
Corsicana,
had
passed
away at
the home
of his
son, Mr.
Billie
Kirven
of Santa
Anna, at
2 a.m.
His body
will be
brought
to
Corsicana
for
burial,
arriving
here
some
time
Saturday.
Judge
Kirven
is
survived
by his
son,
Billie
Kirven,
of Santa
Anna,
California,
and his
daughter,
Miss
Katherine
Kirven,
of
Corsicana,
one of
the most
popular
teachers
in the
high
school
and his
daughter-in-law,
Mrs.
Carter
Kirven
of this
city.
The
hearts
of
Corsicana
friends
and
acquaintances
go out
in
deepest
sympathy
to the
bereaved
ones.
Notes:
-
The
Corsicana
Daily
Sun
-
Thursday,
May
8,
1924
-
Submitted
by
Diane Richards
-
(the
city
of
Kirven,
Texas
is
named
after
his
father)
1st
wife
Alice
M.
(Grayson)
Kirven
married
Jan.
5,
1875
buried
in
Fairfield
cemetery,
Fairfield,
Tx.
2nd
wife
Catherine
W.
“Caddie/Cad”
(Carter)
Kirven
married
Dec.
23,
1886
s/o
William
Alexander
Kirven
and
Martha
Elizabeth
(Carter)
Kirven
----
FUNERAL
SERVICES
FOR
JUDGE
KIRVEN
WILL BE
TUESDAY
REMAINS
WILL
ARRIVE
IN
CORSICANA
FROM
CALIFORNIA
MONDAY
AFTERNOON
Judge
Oliver
Carter
Kirven,
who died
at the
home of
his son,
William
Kirven,
in Santa
Anna,
California,
will be
buried
in
Corsicana,
Tuesday,
May 14,
at 2:00
o’clock
p.m.
from the
residence
of Mrs.
Carter
Kirven,
Jr. His
remains
will
arrive
in
Corsicana
at 5:00
Monday
afternoon.
Judge
Kirven
was born
in
Butler
county,
Alabama,
November
17, 1849
and his
family
removed
from
Alabama
to Texas
in 1850,
when
Judge
Kirven
was yet
in
infancy,
and
settled
in
Freestone
county,
near the
town of
Kirven,
which
bears
the
family
name.
Judge
Kirven
spent
his
youth in
Freestone
county
and when
a young
man
attended
colleges
in the
State of
Tennessee,
and was
the
honor
graduate
of his
law
class at
Cumberland
University
of Law,
at
Lebanon.
He was
twice
married.
His
first
wife was
Miss
Alice
Grayson,
of
Fairfield,
Texas.
Two
children
were
born of
this
union:
Carter
Kirven,
Jr.,
deceased
and W.
P.
Kirven,
who now
resides
in the
State of
California.
His
second
wife was
Miss Cad
Carter,
also of
Freestone
county,
and of
this
union
there
survives
one
child,
Mrs.
Katherine
Kirven,
of
Corsicana.
Judge
Kirven
since
attaining
his
manhood
and up
to a
short
time
before
his
death,
was an
outstanding
figure
in
social,
legal
and
political
circles.
His
great
mental
attainments
won
rapid
recognition
locally
and
throughout
the
state.
He held
many
official
positions,
among
them
County
Judge of
Freestone,
county,
and
District
Attorney
for
years
when the
Thirteenth
Judicial
District
was
composed
of
Freestone,
Limestone
and
Navarro
counties.
He was
chairman
of the
Board of
Pardons
during
the
administration
of Gov.
O. B.
Colquitt,
and
Clerk in
the
Court of
Criminal
Appeals
for
several
years
and up
to the
time of
his
resignation
on
account
of ill
health.
He was a
member
of the
Masonic
Fraternity
for more
than
fifty
years.
Men of
high and
low
degree
and all
who knew
Judge
Kirven
entertains
the most
affectionate
regard
for him
and
esteemed
him as a
gentleman
of the
finest
attributes
of mind
and
heart.
Funeral
services
will be
conducted
from the
home of
Mrs.
Carter
Kirven,
Jr., at
1576
West
Fourth
avenue,
by
Reverend
Horaco
Bishop
of
Dallas
and Rev.
Ilion T.
Jones of
this
city.
The
following
are
active
pallbearers:
Gus
Wortham
of
Houston;
C. B.
Callaway
and Will
Ransom,
Dallas;
Prince
McClellan,
Beauford
Jester,
Wilson
David,
Billie
Peck,
Jr.,
Francis
B. McKie,
of
Corsicana.
Honorary
Pallbearers:
Dr. J.
M. V.
Wills,
Dr. E.
A.
Johnson,
Aaron
Ferguson,
B. Zadek,
C. C.
Walton,
Alec
Freedman,
Will
Hilliard,
S. J.
Jackson,
Chris
Knox,
Sr., E.
Raphael,
Ben
Rosenberg,
W. M.
Peck, El
J.
Gibson,
J. S.
Callicutt,
Luther
V.
Johnson,
Judge
Rufus
Hardy,
W. J.
McKie,
R. E.
Prince,
T. W.
Lovett,
C. L.
Jester,
J. M.
Blanding,
J. H.
Woods,
Richard
Mays, C.
H.
Mills,
Capt.
James
Garrity,
J. J.
Halbert,
Dr. L.
E.
Kelton,
Dr. T.
A.
Miller,
Jack
Blackmon,
R. R.
Molloy,
William
Conner,
Dr. B.
F.
Houston,
Dr.
Dubart
Miller,
J. F.
Stone,
C. W.
Taylor,
Judge
Hawkins
Scarborough
of
Corsicana;
Chief
Justice
C. M.
Cureton,
Associate
Justice
T. B.
Greenwood
and
William
Beaver?,
of the
Supreme
Court,
Judges
W. C.
Morrow,
Lee
Hawkins
and O.
S.
Latimer,
of The
Court of
Criminal
Appeals
of
Austin;
D. A.
Gregg,
Randolph
Cleburg,
T. H.
McGregor,
J. C.
Wall, W.
P.
Allen,
J. F.
Ewing,
W. A.
Keeling,
Bob
Connally,
L. A.
Kreisle,
E. R.
Cone, of
Austin;
Bud
Cobb,
Lewis
Carpenter,
F. M.
Ethridge,
O. B.
Colquitt,
Nelson
Phillip,
R. B.
Allen,
Sr., and
Jed C.
Adams of
Dallas;
Col.
John L.
Wortham,
Judge
Charles
Graves,
Judge
Norman
G. K---,
of
Houston;
Judge W.
L.
Davidson
of
Beaumont;
Frank
Wright,
Jim
Weaver,
J. J.
Stubbs,
and Dr.
R. W.
Snead,
Wortham;
Bill
Watson,
J. L.
Ross
Bell, W.
R. Boyd
of
Teague;
Frank
Hughes,
W. M.
White,
Sr.,
Jack
Eldell,
John
Milton
of
Mexia;
C. S.
Bradley,
A. M.
Blackmon,
of
Groesbeck;
B. H.
Gardner,
Palestine;
W. L.
Lott, R.
W.
Edwards
and Fred
Hill,
Sr.,
Fairfield;
Carter
Sessions,
Joe
Bonner,
Thelaus
Carter,
J. K.
Green,
Browning
May of
Kirven;
William
Bradley,
Stewart’s
Mill; W.
A.
Bonner
and T.
B.
Davidson
of
Abilene.
Notes:
----
Judge
Kirven
Passes
“There
is a
voice
that
sorrow
hears
When
heaviest
wears
life’s
galling
chains,
“Tis
Heaven
that
whispers
“Dry thy
tears,
The pure
in heart
shall
see
God.”
Words so
true, so
beautiful
and so
applicable
as those
who knew
him best
will
surely
agree.
In the
passing
of Judge
Kirven
family
and
friends
alike
have
sustained
an
immeasurable
loss for
his was
the
kindly,
courteous
nature
which
held the
true
standards
of
living—of
the old
school,
he
possessed
the gift
of
drawing
friends
to
himself.
We can
only
extend
full
measure
of
sympathy
to his
bereaved
children
along
with the
many
friends
from
other
parts of
the
state,
some of
whose
names
are
appended:
Mrs. J.
L.
Wortham,
Mrs. J.
A. Hill,
Houston;
Mr. Gus
Wortham,
Mr.
Kohn,
Houston;
Gov.
Colquitt,
Dallas;
Judges
W. C.
Morrow,
Lee
Hawkins,
A. S.
Latimer,
L. A.
Krelsche,
of
Austin;
Randolph
Cueberg,
D. A.
Gregg,
T. H.
McGregor,
J. C.
Wall, W.
P.
Allen,
J. L.
Ewing,
W. A.
Keeling
of
Austin;
Mr. Gus
Weaver,
Mr. Jim
Weaver,
Mr. John
Stubbs,
Mr.
Frank
Wright,
Mr. John
Belton
of
Wortham;
Mr. Bib
Watson,
Mr. Tom
Blackmon,
Miss
Alice
Bradley
of
Teague;
Mr. and
Mrs.
Fred
Hill and
Mr. and
Mrs.
Hall,
Mrs.
Lloyd
Lott,
Fairfield;
Mrs.
Parker,
Miss
Parker,
Mexia.
Notes:
Mollie (Selmon) Kirk
Aug 5, 1876 - Sep 26, 1949
September 28, 1949
Funeral Services Held For Mrs. C. E. Kirk
CORSICANA, Texas, Sept. 28. - Mrs. C. E. Kirk, 73, died at her home here Monday. Funeral services were held Wednesday, with burial in Prairie Point Cemetery.
Surviving are her husband, eight sons, Burnice Kirk, Kerens; Lillard Kirk, Louis Kirk, C. E. Kirk Jr. and Loyd Kirk, all of Corsicana; George Kirk, New York City; Bomar Kirk and Roy Kirk, both of Grayville, Ill.; four daughters, Mrs. C. A. Patterson, Corsicana; Mrs. Ernest Ford, Fort Worth; Mrs. Alma Havner, Sacramento, Calif., and Mrs. Dorothy Hamilton, Bedford, Ind.; thirty-nine grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Lyda Beasley, Kerens. Notes:
Charles
Emerson "Dude" Kirk, Jr.
Jul 22, 1908 - Mar 18, 1952
March 22, 1952
Corsicana Rites Held For Car Crash Victim
CORSICANA, Texas, March 22. - Funeral services for C. E. (Dude) Kirk, 43, of New Braunfels, who was killed Tuesday night in a car crash near Stephenville, were held here Saturday. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.
Kirk was a native of Roane, Navarro County, and was employed by a pipeline concern at the time of his death.
Surviving are his wife of New Braunfels; two sons, Charlie W. Kirk with the Army in Germany, and Floyd A. Kirk of Corsicana; two daughters, Mrs. Billie Jean Hamel and Miss Sylvia Ann Kirk, both of New Braunfels; five brothers, Burnice Kirk of Kerens, Lillard Kirk and Louis Kirk, both of Corsicana; George Kirk of New York City and Bomar Kirk of Grayville, Ill.; three sisters, Mrs. C. A. Patterson of Corsicana, Mrs. Ernest Fort of Fort Worth and Mrs. W. T. Walton of Sacramento, Calif., and three grandchildren. Notes:
----
C. E. Kirk Rites Slated Saturday
Funeral services for C. E. (Dude) Kirk, 43, New Braunfels, formerly of
Corsicana, who was instantly killed late Tuesday night in a car-truck
collision near Stephenville, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday from the
Corley Chapel.
The rites will be conducted by Rev. R. J. Fletcher, Baptist minister.
Burial will be in
Oakwood Cemetery.
Kirk was a native Roane.
Kenneth Lee Easley, 19, Corsicana, and Miss Odessa Chaney, 22,
Stephenville, also were injured in the crash that cost Kirk’s life.
Kirk was employed by the Associated Pipe Line of Houston.
Surviving are his wife of New Braunfels; two sons, Charlie W. Kirk, U.
S. Army, Germany, and Floyd A. Kirk, Corsicana; two daughters, Mrs.
Billie Jean Hamel and Miss Sylvia Ann Kirk, both of New Braunfels; five
brothers, Burnice Kirk, Kerens; Lillard and Louis Kirk, both of
Corsicana; George Kirk, New York City; Bomar Kirk, Grayville, Ill.;
three sisters, Mrs. C. A. Patterson, Corsicana; Mrs. Ernest Ford, Fort
Worth, and Mrs. W. T. Walton, Sacramento, Calif., and three
grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Jesse Murry, J. E. Sanderson, Sidney Smith, Pierce
Smith, Tommy Onstott and John Kessinger.
Notes:
Mary Ellen
(Cavitt_ King
Oct 2, 1858 - Sep 22,
1922
September 24, 1922
KING - Corsicana, Texas, Sept. 24. - Mrs. Mary Ellen King, 63 years old, wife of S. H. King of this city, died Friday afternoon and the funeral was held Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock, with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. The Rev. A. E. Carraway, pastor of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist Church, conducted the services.
She is survived by her husband, two sons and three daughters, as follows: Sam King of Fort Worth, Doak King of Corsicana, Miss Rosa King, Mrs. Fannie Prine, Mrs. Gertrude Harvin, all of Corsicana, and two sisters, Mrs. John Garner of Corsicana and Mrs. Henry Wood of Pidcoke, Texas. Notes:
Mrs. E. G. King
abt 1852 - May 1931
May 7, 1931, Ennis, Texas
Mrs. E. G. King, 79, Ennis Pioneer, Dies
ENNIS, Texas, May 7. - Mrs. E. G. King, 79, resident of Ennis for more than half a century and daughter of the late John Morrell, a pioneer merchant of Corsicana, died at her home here Wednesday afternoon following an illness which confined her to her bed for over six months.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. T. B. Barnes of Fort Worth, Mrs. G. M. Stevenson of Ennis and Mrs. A. S. Walker of Dallas; three sons, R. W. King and Tom King of Ennis and L. R. King of Fort Worth; two brothers, J. R. Morrell and R. W. Morrell of McComb, Ok., and three half brother, Marshall, Peyton and Jim Edmondson, also of McComb.
Funeral services were conducted at the family home Thursday afternoon by Mrs. W. E. Brittain. Burail was in Myrtle Cemetery. Notes:
Louis
Clayton King
Mar 8, 1885 -
Jan 28, 1928
January 13, 1928
KING - Corsicana, Texas.
Jan. 15. - Louis King, 38, died in the Navarro County Hospital. Burial was in the Chatfield Cemetery Thursday. Surviving are two daughters, Misses Hattie and Mabel King, both of Spur; father, Dava A. King of Edna, formerly of Chatfield; one sister, Mrs. Walter Harper of Edna, formerly of this county. Notes:
Clarence Edgar King
Mar 4, 1896 - Mar 13, 1943
March 15, 1943
KING. - Corsicana, Texas. - Clarence Edgar King, 47, died at a local hospital. Surviving are his wife, Corsicana; three sons, Oscar King, Houston; Tyson King, Camp Maxey; Home King, Desert Center, Calif.; a brother, Ollie King, Houston; four sisters, Mrs. Martha Williams, California; Mrs. Effie Biggs, Hawby; Mrs. Maggie Grissom, Wichita Falls; Mrs. Lois Toyland, Corsicana. Notes:
--
CLARENCE E. KING, DIED IN HOSPITAL HERE ON SATURDAY
Clarence Edgar King, age 47 years, died at the P. and S.
Hospital Saturday morning. Funeral arrangements are pending the
arrival of a son from California and will be held from the
Corley Chapel. Rev. J. C. Bristow will officiate. Burial will be
in
Hamilton
cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Corsicana; three sons, Oscar King,
Houston; Tyson King, Camp Maxey, Homer King, Desert Center,
Calif; a brother, Ollie King, Houston; four sisters, Mrs. Martha
Williams, California; Mrs. Effie Biggs, Hawby; Mrs. Maggie
Grissom, Wichita Falls; Mrs. Lois Toland, Corsicana, and other
relatives.
Notes:
-
The
Corsicana Daily Sun -
Mar 13, 1943
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- h/o Allie Lillian (Gregory)
King - Conner married Oct 13, 1917 buried Oakwood cemetery;
s/o Oscar S. King & Lucinda (Adamson) King
----
RITES ON TUESDAY FOR C. E. KING, WHO DIED SATURDAY
Funeral services for Clarence Edgar King, age 47, who died at
the P. and S. Hospital Saturday morning, will be held from the
chapel of the Corley Funeral Home Tuesday morning at 10:30. Rev.
J. C. Bristow will officiate. Burial will be in
Hamilton
cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Corsicana; three sons, Oscar King,
Houston; Tyson King, Camp Maxey, Homer King, Desert Center,
Calif; a brother, Ollie King, Houston; four sisters, Mrs. Martha
Williams, California; Mrs. Effie Biggs, Hawby; Mrs. Maggie
Grissom, Wichita Falls; Mrs. Lois Toland, Corsicana, and other
relatives.
Pallbearers will be O. S. Rich, Glen Rich, C. J. Meador, H. A.
Rich, Jess Averett and G. A. Lockhart.
Notes:
Charles Edward King
Aug 8, 1872 - Jun 28, 1928
June 30, 1928
Funeral Services For C. E. King Held
CORSICANA, Texas. June 30. - Funeral services for Charles Edward King, 55, superintendent of the Texas training school at Gatesville, who died in a Marlin hospital, were held at the residence of his brother, A. W. King, here, Saturday, with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. The services were conducted by the Rev. H.E. Luck, Christian minister of Gatesville, assisted by the Rev. Paul J. Merrill, pastor of the First Christian Church here. Notes:
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CHARLES E. KING DIED IN MARLIN THURSDAY
NIGHT
SUPERINTENDENT OF STATE BOYS TRAINING SCHOOL BE BURIED HERE SATURDAY
Charles Edward King, aged 55 years, 10 months and 20 days, native of
Navarro county, superintendent of the State Boys’ Training School at
Gatesville, died in the Buie Hospital in Marlin, Texas, Thursday night
shortly before 11 o’clock, following a three-week’s illness and the
remains were brought to Corsicana Friday morning on the eastbound Cotton
Belt train. The body was taken to the residence of his brother, A. W.
King, 410 North Fourteenth street. The funeral services will be
conducted by Rev. H. E. Luck, Christian minister of Gatesville, assisted
by Rev. Paul J. Merrill, pastor of the First Christian church here.
Mr. King was a native of Navarro county, He was born between Frost and
Italy and had made his home here with the exception of the time he had
been superintendent of the Gatesville institution. Mr. King was serving
the third year, second term, at the time of his death. He had previously
served four years as superintendent of the school, leaving the school in
1922. Both appointments were by Governors Ferguson, the first by James
E. Ferguson, and the second by Miriam A. Ferguson.
Surviving are his wife, three sons, Robert King, Fort Worth; William
King, Corsicana; George King, Gatesville; two daughters, Misses Agnes
and Thelma King, both of Gatesville; one brother A. W. King, Corsicana;
one sister, Mrs. Carrie Morris, Dentonville, Ark., and other relatives.
Mr. King was a graduate of the Add-Ran College at Thorpe Springs which
was later moved to Waco, and became known as Texas Christian University,
later being moved to Fort Worth.
Pallbearers will be W. A. Bab, Corsicana; A. G. Elliott, Corsicana;
Judge Hawkins Scarborough, Corsicana; Tom Lovett, Corsicana; Frank P.
West, Cleburne; J. B. Hearn, Gatesville; F. A. Saunders, Gatesville;
John Scott, Gatesville.
Notes:
Melinda Ester
"Etta" (Hayes) King
Nov 24, 1859 - Jun 12, 1935
June 12, 1935
KING - Corsicana, Texas. - June 12. - Mrs. Melinda E. King, 75, died at the home of her son, J. Otis King of Montfort Wednesday morning and funeral services will be conducted at 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the residence of a daughter, Mrs. Vernon R. Thomason, the Rev. E. T. Miller, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Mrs. King had been a resident of Navarro County for thirty-five years. Surviving are three brothers, Lee Hayes and John Hayes of Tennessee and Luther Hayes of South Texas; one half brother, Charlie Hopkins of Tennessee; one sister, Mrs. May Patton of Tennessee; three sons, J. Otis and Oakley King, both of Montfort, and Lonnie L. King of Phillips Chapel; three daughters, Miss Clellie King of Montfort, Mrs. Sam E. Ellis and Mrs. Vernon R. Thomason, both of Corsicana and five grandchildren. Notes:
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AGED WOMAN DIED WEDNESDAY MORNING; FUNERAL THURSDAY
Mrs. Melinda E. King, 75, died at the home of her son, J. Otis King
of Montfort at 9:30 Wednesday morning, and the funeral services will
be conducted at 4 o’clock Thursday afternoon at the residence of a
daughter, Mrs. Vernon R. Thomason, 1322 West Thirteenth avenue here,
Rev. E. T. Miller, pastor of the First Baptist church will conduct
the rites and interment will be in
Oakwood cemetery.
Mrs. King has been a resident of Navarro county for 35 years, having
moved here from her native state of Tennessee.
Surviving are three brothers, Lee Hayes, and John Hayes of
Tennessee, and Luther Hayes, of South Texas; one half-brother,
Charlie Hopkins, of Tennessee; one sister, Mrs. May Patton of
Tennessee; three sons, J. Otis and Oakley King, both of Montfort,
and Lonnie L. King of Phillip’s Chapel; three daughters, Miss
Clellie King of Montfort, Mrs. Sam E. Ellis and Mrs. Vernon R.
Thomason, both of Corsicana and five grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Cicero Rich, Willie Rich, Olan Rich, Edgar King,
Clyde Hayes and Bob Lockhart.
Corley Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Wednesday, June 12, 1935
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- w/o Jasper Lafayette King
buried in Hamilton cemetery; d/o John Hayes & Elizabeth
(Turner) Hayes
- (death certificate says mother is Thankful Jane (Nix) Ross
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FUNERAL SERVICES MRS. MELINDA KING ARE HELD THURSDAY
Funeral services for Mrs. Melinda King, 75, who died at the home of
her son, J. Otis King, of Montfort, at 9:30 Wednesday morning, were
conducted at 4 o’clock Thursday afternoon at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Vernon R. Thomason, 1322 West Thirteenth avenue, Rev.
E. T. Miller, pastor of the First Baptist church conducted the
service and interment was made in
Oakwood cemetery.
Mrs. King was born in Tennessee, but has been a resident of Navarro
county for the past 35 years.
Surviving are three brothers, Lee Hayes, and John Hayes of
Tennessee, and Luther Hayes, of South Texas; one half-brother,
Charlie Hopkins, of Tennessee; one sister, Mrs. May Patton of
Tennessee; three sons, J. Otis and Oakley King, both of Montfort,
and Lonnie L. King of Phillip’s Chapel; three daughters, Miss
Clellie King of Montfort, Mrs. Sam E. Ellis and Mrs. Vernon R.
Thomason, both of Corsicana and five grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Cicero Rich, Willie Rich, Olan Rich, Edgar King,
Clyde Hayes and Bob Lockhart.
Corley Funeral Home had charge of the arrangements.
Notes:
Harriett
(Moore) Kessinger
Jul 19, 1836 - May 3, 1935
May 3, 1935
Harriett Kessinger, 98, Navarro Pioneer, Dies
CORSICANA, Texas, May 3. - Mrs. Harriett Kessinger, 98, resident of Corsicana fifty-eight years, and one of the oldest pioneers of Navarro County, died at her home Friday morning. The family came to Corsicana from Illinois in covered wagons.
Mrs. Kessinger was the widow of the late Alex Kessinger who died a number of years ago. She was the mother of eleven children, seven of whom survive her as follows; Mrs. Robert L. Frazier, Corsicana; Mrs.
Annie Langston, Corsicana; Mrs. Viola Winegar, El Paso; Mrs. Joe Martin, San Antonio; Frank Kessinger, Eddie Kessinger and Charlie Kessinger, all of Corsicana; seventeen grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral rites will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the family home with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Notes:
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PIONEER RESIDENT OF CORSICANA DIED EARLY HOUR FRIDAY
FUNERAL SERVICES BE HELD SATURDAY AFTERNOON FOR MRS. HARRIETT KESSINGER
Mrs. Harriett Kessinger, aged 98 years, and one of the oldest pioneers
of Navarro county died at her home, 805 South Sixth street, Friday
morning at 3 o’clock after having been in ill health for several months.
The family came to Corsicana from Illinois in covered wagons.
Mrs. Kessinger was the widow of the late Alex Kessinger, who died a
number of years ago. She was born July 19, 1836 and was Harriett Moore
prior to her marriage. Mrs. Kessinger was active until her health began
to fail several years ago.
Mrs. Kessinger was the mother of eleven children, seven of whom survive
here as follows:
Mrs. Robert L. Frazier, Corsicana; Mrs. Annie Langston, Corsicana; Mrs.
Viola Winegar, El Paso; Mrs. Joe Martin, Sam Antonio; Frank Kessinger,
Eddie Kessinger and Charlie Kessinger, all of Corsicana; 17
grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral rites will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock from
the family home, with burial in Oakwood Cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Rev. T. Edgar Neal, pastor of the First
Methodist church.
The funeral will be directed by the Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home.
Mrs. Kessinger, a veritable Mother in Israel, was one of the few
remaining old-time Southern women who made their life work that of going
about doing good, especially in her own home and among her family and
neighbors. She adhered to the policy that there was much good in all
people and always sought this good instead of pointing out the
short-comings of others. She was dearly beloved by a wide circle of
old-timers and also by the younger generation who came in contact with
her. Despite her great age she was deeply interested in current events
and the life of her city, state and nation.
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FUNERAL SERVICES HELD SATURDAY FOR AGED CORSICANAN
MRS. HARRIETT KESSINGER HAD RESIDED IN CORSICANA LAST FIFTY-EIGHT YEARS
Funeral services for Mrs. Harriett Kessinger, aged 98 years, resident of
Corsicana for 58 years, who died Friday morning at 3 o’clock after an
illness of several months were held from the family home, 605 South
Sixth street, Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock with burial in Oakwood
cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. T. Edgar Neal, pastor of
the First Methodist church.
The family came to Corsicana in covered wagons from Illinois. Mrs.
Kessinger took an active interest in current events and was well known
by the young and old.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. R. L. Frazier, Corsicana; Mrs. Annie
Langston, Corsicana; Mrs. Viola Winegar, El Paso; Mrs. Joe Martin, San
Antonio; three sons, Frank, Eddie and Charlie Kessinger, all of
Corsicana; 17 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one
great-great-grandchild.
Singers were Mrs. Boyce Martin, Mrs. Chas. Highnote, Edgar Metcalf and
Chris L. Knox.
The following grandsons were pallbearers:
Fred Allison, Harry Allison, Charles Kessinger, Eugene Kessinger, Staley
Kessinger, Paul Kessinger, John Kessinger and Lee McGee.
Friends of the family were honorary pallbearers.
The funeral was directed by the Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home.
Notes:
Alexander L.
"Alex" Kessinger
Aug 31, 1835 - Jun 1, 1916
June 1, 1916
Kessinger - Corsicana, Texas, June 1. - Alex Kessinger, aged 80 years, a resident of Corsicana since 1879, died this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. R. L. Frazier. Five daughters and three sons survive him-Mrs. R. L. Frazier, Mrs. Joe Sashell and Mrs. E. McGee of Corsicana; Mrs. Joe Martin of Fort Worth and Mrs. K. R. Perry of Dallas. The sons are S. H., C. T. and E. T. Kessinger, all of Corsicana. Notes:
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VENERABLE MAN PASSES AWAY
Alex Kessinger Dies at His Home Here at Advanced Age.
Alex Kessinger, aged 80 years and nine months, died at 7 o’clock this
morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. R. L. Frazier, 605 East Tenth
avenue and South Sixth street. The deceased had been a resident here for
many years, and had been in declining health for a long time.
Surviving Mr. Kessinger are five daughters and three sons, as follows:
Mrs. R. L. Frazier, Mrs. Joe Cashell and Mrs. E. McGee of Corsicana,
Mrs. Joe Martin of Fort Worth and Mrs. K. R. Perry of Dallas. The sons
are S. H., C. T. and E. T. Kessinger, all of Corsicana.
Mr. Kessinger married Miss Harriet Moore of Carlinsville, Ill., sixty
one years ago. The family came to Texas in 1879 and have resided in
Navarro county since coming to the State.
The only living relatives of Mr. Kessinger are three sisters, Mrs. M.
Husky of Corsicana, Mrs. F. M. McCane of Winona, Minn., and Mrs. Francis
Henry of Chicago, Ill.
The funeral services will be conducted from the residence tomorrow
afternoon at 4:30 o’clock, with interment in Oakwood
cemetery.
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Venerable Citizen Buried.
The remains of the late Alex Kessinger were interred in Oakwood this
afternoon, the funeral taking place from the home of his son-in-law,
R. L. Frazier, corner of East Eleventh avenue and South Sixth street
at 4:30 o’clock, Rev. J. W. Fort officiating. There was a good
attendance and many beautiful flowers.
The following were pall-bearers; Jack Hays, J. E. Morrow, J. O.
Burke, B. J. Shaw, R. N. Watts and J. D. Redden.
Notes:
Robert Lee Killingsworth
Dec 4, 1867 - Jan 20, 1940
January 21, 1940
KILLINGSWORTH. - Corsicana, Texas. Jan. 21. - Funeral will be held at the Powell Church of Christ Monday at 2 p. m. for R. L. Killingsworth, 73, who died at Plainview. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Fred Rawlinson, Corsicana, and Miss Helen Killingsworth, Plainview; a son, Ed Killingsworth, Snyder, Okla.; three brothers, Martin Killingsworth, Dallas; Tome Killingsworth, Plano, and Will
Killingsworth, Hobart, Okla., two sisters and two grandchildren. Notes:
R. L. KILLINGSWORTH DIED IN PLAINVIEW; BE BURIED POWELL
R. L. Killlngsworth, aged 78 years, former resident of Powell, died
in Plainview Saturday morning.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the
Powell Church of Christ.
Interment will be in the
Prairie Point cemetery.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Fred Rawlinson, Corsicana, and
Miss Helen Killingsworth, Plainview; a son, Ed Killingsworth,
Snyder, Okla.; two grandchildren, three brothers, Martin
Killingsworth, Dallas; Tom Killingsworth, Plano, and Will
Killingsworth, of Hobart, Okla.; and two sisters, Mrs. Keithly,
Roxton, Texas, and Mrs. Wright, Hobart, Okla.
Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home will direct arrangements.
Notes:
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R. L. KILLINGSWORTH WAS BURIED
MONDAY AT PRAIRIE POINT
Funeral services for R. L. Killingsworth, aged 73 years, who
died in Plainview Saturday, were held from the Powell Church of
Christ Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Interment was made in the
Prairie Point cemetery.
He formerly resided in the Powell community.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Fred Rawlinson, Corsicana, and
Miss Helen Killingsworth, Plainview; a son, Ed Killingsworth,
Snyder, Okla.; two grandchildren; three brothers, Martin
Killingsworth, Dallas; Tom Killingsworth, Plano, and Will
Killingsworth, Hobart, Okla; two sisters, Mrs. Keithley, Roxton
and Mrs. Wright, Hobart, Okla.
Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home directed the arrangements.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Mon., Jan 22, 1940
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- h/o Lula Bell (Parrish)
Killingsworth assumed; s/o Jackson Carrell Killingsworth and Maggie
Alice (Scott) Killingsworth
Tom P. Kerr
abt 1859 - Mar 1937
March 5, 1937
Native of Corsicana Dies In Block He Was Born
CORSICANA, Texas, March 5. - Tom P. Kerr, 79, pioneer resident of Corsicana, died Thursday night.
Funeral services will be held at the home Saturday. Surviving are his wife; three sons, Lloyd Kerr of Corsicana, Ira J. Kerr of Louisville and Stanley E. Kerr of Dallas, and six grandchildren.
Kerr was a native of Corsicana and was born on the same block were he lived. He was cashier of the Corsicana National Bank seventeen years.
For a number of years he had been an independent oil operator. Notes:
Mrs. Tommie C. Edwards Kerr
Feb 9, 1846 - Jan 2, 1916
January 3, 1916
Kerr. - Corsicana, Texas, Jan. 3. - Mrs. Tommie C. Edwards Kerr, widow of the late Joel A. Kerr, and mother of J. Mortie, H. A. and Ray Kerr, died last night. She was 70 years 11 month and 3 days old and had been a resident of Corsicana for about fifty years. Besides the children named she has a half-brother, T. A. Hays of Dallas; a half-sister, Mrs. R. B. Harle of Corsicana, and a granddaughter, Miss Marguerite Kerr of Fort Worth, and a niece, Miss M. Mallie Hord of Ennis. Notes:
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VENERABLE LADY PASSES AWAY.
Had Been Highly Esteemed Resident Here Since Girlhood.
Mrs. Tommie C. Edwards Kerr, widow of the late Joel a Kerr, and
mother of Messrs. J. Mortie, H. A. and Ray Kerr, died at the family
home, corner of West Fourth Avenue and North Twelfth street, last
night after a long illness and the remains will be interred in Oakwood Cemetery
tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock, the funeral taking place from the
home. The deceased, who was born in Henderson county, Tennessee,
February 9, 1845, was 70 years, 11 months and three days old, and
had been a resident of Corsicana for about fifty years. Her parents
came to Texas when she was a child and the deceased grew to young
womanhood at Tyler and was educated there, and came to Corsicana to
live when she was 21 years of age. She had been a member of the
Cumberland Presbyterian church since Sept. 30, 1877. Besides the
children named she has a half brother, T. A. Hays of Dallas, a half
sister, Mrs. R. B. Harle of Corsicana, and a grand-daughter Miss
Marguerite Kerr, of Fort Worth, and a niece, Miss M. Mallie Hord, of
Ennis. The husband of the deceased, Joel A. Kerr, came to Corsicana
in 1852, and died here December 26, 1805, and her eldest son, Ed
Kerr died very suddenly a short while before his father.
The deceased was a quiet, retiring woman, devoted to her family and
the stern duties of life, and performed her part well in all its
relations to those about her, and will be missed because of her
tender solicitude and loving care.
Notes:
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Remains Buried This Morning.
The remains of the late Tommie Edwards Kerr, widow of the late Joel A.
Kerr, were laid to rest in Oakwood this morning, the funeral taking
place at 10 o’clock from the family home. Rev. J. W. Hornbeak and Rev.
Geo. Norcross officiated and Cal E. Kerr, S. M. Kerr, Will I. Kerr,
Frank Holmes, Jr., A. O. Smith, J. D. Cunningham, J. J. McClellan and C.
L. Fewell acted as pall-bearers.
There were many beautiful floral offerings and a large number of friends
attended the last sad rites.
Notes:
Samuel Modrall Kerr, Jr.
May 11, 1902 - Nov 3, 1924
or Samuel H. Kerr
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- (listed as Samuel Modrall Kerr, Jr. -- On 1910 census he is
listed as Samuel H. and on his marker photo that Dana took he is
listed as Samuel H.---the obits do say he is Jr. but if so why did
they put H. on the marker and the census—just noticed that the
newspaper clippings from Mexico said Samuel H. Kerr all but 1st)
November 8, 1924
KERR - Corsicana, Texas, Nov. 8. - S. M. Kerr received a telegram from his brother, Cal E. Kerr, saying that he had reached Nuevo Laredo, Mexico and that the train bearing the body of Sam M. Kerr Jr., who was killed Monday in a street car accident in Mexico City, would reach Corsicana Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Davis, brother-in-law and sister of the dead man, reached Corsicana Thursday night from their home in Warren Ohio. Mrs. R. L. Turner, another sister, will arrive in Corsicana Saturday from Berkeley, Cal.
November 9, 1924
Killed in Mexico City, Buried at Corsicana
CORSICANA, Texas, Nov. 9. - Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon for Sam M. Kerr Jr., 22 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Kerr, who met accidental death Monday night at Mexico City. The services were conducted from the Third Avenue Presbyterian Church, with burial in Oakwood Cemetery.
Kerr met instant death while riding on the step of a suburban train on the Tacubaya line, according to information received by relatives.
Notes:
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YOUNG CORSICANA MAN KILLED MEXICO CITY LAST NIGHT
DETAILS OF DEATH MEAGER BUT STREET CAR ACCIDENT CAUSED DEATH
Corsicana has been saddened today because of the tragic death last
night of Sam M. Kerr, Jr., in Mexico City, where he went only a few
weeks ago to accept an important business position. The deceased who
was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Kerr, was reared in
Corsicana, and was universally esteemed as a young man of
unblemished personal character, and his death has cast a gloom over
the entire community.
The only information so far obtainable is that he was killed in a
street car accident. This information came from the head of the Y.
M. C. A. in Mexico City where the young man was living.
At 12:30 today another telegram came from a young man who was
associated with Sam in his new home, tendering sympathy, and saying
that the remains were being well cared for and offering to accompany
the body home if it was desired for him to do so.
It is not yet known when the body will reach here, but in the mean
time the entire community are in deep sympathy with the bereaved
parents and sisters, and all are heavy hearted because of the
untimely death of this excellent young man, who was past 22 years of
age, and had but recently graduated from the business department of
the State University.
Notes:
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The hearts of all Corsicana go out in deepest and tenderest
sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Kerr over the untimely death of
their Son Samuel Jr.. who was killed in a street car wreck in
Mexico City. No further details had been received throughout
Tuesday, except that his remains would be shipped Thursday,
November 6th.
Mrs. Kerr’s sister, Mrs. Lamberth of Fort Worth, arrived
yesterday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Davis of Warren, Ohio
will arrive Thursday and Mrs. Turner of Berkley, California will
reach here Saturday.
Notes:
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FUNERAL SERVICES SAM M. KERR, JR., SUNDAY AFTERNOON
BODY WILL ARRIVE IN CORSICANA EARLY TOMORROW MORNING
S. M. Kerr received a telegram from his brother, Cal E.
Kerr, this morning saying that the remains of Sam M. Kerr,
Jr., who was killed in Mexico City Monday night in a street
car accident, had reached the American side, and he would be
here with them tomorrow morning at 6 o’clock, on the
Northbound Houston & Texas Central railroad.
The funeral will take place Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock
from the Third Avenue Presbyterian church, with interment in
Oakwood cemetery.
Mr. Kerr also received by mail this morning two clippings
from American papers published in Mexico City, telling as
near as they could the facts of the young man’s tragic
death. One of these clippings is as follows:
Samuel H. Kerr, American, age 22 and a leader in the Young
Men’s Christian Association here was killed yesterday when
riding on the step of a surburban train on the Taeuhaya
line.
Kerr was hanging on to a crowded car and whenthe car reached
Praga station on Avenida Chapullepec in front of the “Casa
Colorado” alcohol factory, he apparently lost his balance
and was thrown against one of the posts along the line.
The White Cross relief society rushed to his aid from their
station at Chapulltepec and Avenida Bueareli, but his
injuries were so severe that he died without regaining
conscious a few minutes after the ambulance arrived.
The other clipping read as follows:
Confused reports were circulated yesterday on the death of
Samuel H. Kerr, who was killed near Praga station on Avenida
Chapultepec on Monday evening when he struck against a post
while riding on the step of a crowded suburban car.
From the facts of Kerr’s death it appears that on Monday
evening at about 7:30, he was riding from the Y. M. C. A. to
the Condesa apartments, where he had just moved. As near as
accurate facts can be obtained Mr. Kerr was riding on the
rear platform of a street car which was crowded with people
who had been observing All Soul’s Day. In some unexplainable
way the back of his head struck a post and he was thrown to
the ground. He died from a from a fractured skull without
regaining consciousness in the rooms of the White Cross
relief station and before friends could reach him.
As he carried a Y. M. C. A. membership card in his pocket
this organization was notified. W. C. Taylor, secretary of
the Y. M. C. A. immediately took charge of the body which
will enable the remains to be shipped to his parents in
Corsicana, Texas this evening.
Mr. Kerr was 22 years of age and had recently graduated from
Texas University. He came here early in October and was so
impressed with the city that he decided to stay and took a
position with the Cia, Textilera Mexicana, S. A. He was the
son of S. M. Kerr, a prominent attorney of Corsicana and is
survived by his father and mother and two married sisters.
The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Ilion T.
Jones, and the following will be pallbearers:
Active—Robert Stell, Jr., Edwin Pugh, Jno. Murray McGee, Ed.
M. Polk, Jr., Jack Cunningham, Robert Prince, Robert
Cooksey, Harrold Broome, Mexico City; Prentice Rice, Mexico
City.
Honorary: Wm. Shell, Lawrence McGill, Arthur Lee Elliott,
Ervine Smith, Lloyd Thomas, Phil Kelton, Guy Davis, Morton
Minter, Dave Kelton, Chas. Bannister, Buster Clayton, Oscar
Leonard Dockum, Sonrey Heflin, Jack Benson, King Elliott,
Lt. Eugene Johnston, Lt. Garrett Drummond, Lt. Grady Pogue,
Jack Ferman, Fort Worth; Frank Eldredge, Fort Worth; Pap
Peyton, Houston, and Bob Cusick of San Antonio.
Notes:
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Samuel Kerr Laid to Rest
A most impressive funeral service was held Sunday
afternoon at the Third Avenue Presbyterian church over
the last remains of Samuel Kerr and he was laid to rest
in Oakwood cemetery under a canopy of beautiful flowers
which attested the great love and esteem in which he was
held and an outpouring of love, kindness and sympathy
for the bereaved parents and sisters by their host of
friends and loved ones.
Out of town friends and relatives attending the funeral
were: Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Davis of Warren, Ohio; Mrs. R.
L. Turner of Berkley, Cal., sister of the deceased; Mrs.
Lambreth of Fort Worth, sister of Mrs. Kerr; Mr. and
Mrs. Alger Jones of Dallas; Mr. and Mrs. Lomax Kerr,
Dallas; Prof. and Mrs. S. E. Gideon, Dallas; Miss Eddie
Jarrell, Dallas; Mr. C. W. Proctor and J. P. Stephenson,
Dallas, and Mr. Harold Broome who accompanied the body
from Mexico City.
Notes:
Samuel Modrall Kerr
Aug 24, 1866 - Jan 18, 1936
January 19, 1936
Attorney, Native Of Corsicana, Dies
CORSICANA, Texas, Jan. 19. - Samuel M. Kerr, 69, attorney, native of Corsicana, died Saturday night of a heart attack. Funeral services will be held Tuesday.
Kerr was a former president of the School Board member of the Lions' Club and the Navarro County bar, an elder in the Presbyterian Church and a director of the local Y.M.C.A. since its founding.
Surviving are his wife, two daughters, three grandchildren and one brother.
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S. M. KERR DIED SUDDENLY OF HEART ATTACK AT HOME
NATIVE CORSICANAN, LONG ACTIVE IN CITIES AFFAIRS, BE BURIED TUESDAY
S. M. Kerr, aged 69 years, native of Corsicana, church, civic, legal and
business leader here for many years, died at his home, 310 West Fourth
avenue, Saturday night at 9 o’clock a few minutes after he was stricken
with a heart attack.
The funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock with
burial in Oakwood cemetery. The rites will be held at the Third Avenue
Presbyterian church of which Mr. Kerr long had been an elder with the
pastor, Rev. M. E. McPhail, in charge.
Mr. Kerr was the son of the late Judge and Mrs. S. H. Kerr, among the
earliest residents of Corsicana. He had been a leader and member of the
Navarro County Bar Association for many years, and had been a director
of the Corsicana Y. M. C. A. since its organization many years ago. Mr.
Kerr also formerly was a member and president of the Corsicana school
board. He had been a member of the Lions Club for years.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Belle Hand Kerr, Corsicana; two daughters,
Mrs. H. C. Davis, Ohio, and Mrs. R. L. Turner, Nacogdoches; three
grandchildren, a brother, Cal E. Kerr, Corsicana, and a number of other
relatives.
Active pallbearers will be J. A. Jarrell, C. L. Knox, J. M. Pugh, Robert
Stell, A. G. Elliott, M. C. Caston, E. W. Robinson, F. N. Drane and W.
E. Pugh.
Honorary pallbearers will be the session of the Third Avenue
Presbyterian church, Navarro County Bar Association and friends of the
family.
The funeral will be directed by the Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home.
Notes:
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FUNERAL SERVICES TUESDAY AFTERNOON FOR LOCAL ATTORNEY
SAM M. KERR, LIFE LONG RESIDENT CORSICANA, DIED STAURDAY NIGHT
Funeral services for Sam. H. Kerr, aged 69 years, life-long resident of
Corsicana, who died at his home, 310 West Fourth avenue, Saturday night
at 9 o’clock, were held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock from the Third
Avenue Presbyterian church with interment in Oakwood cemetery. The rites
were conducted by Rev. M. E. McPhail, pastor of the church.
Mr. Kerr, well known attorney, civic and religious leader here for many
years, died few minutes after being stricken with a heart attack.
Mr. Kerr was an elder in the Third Avenue Presbyterian church, a
director of the Corsicana Y. M. C. A. since its organization, a member
of the Lions Club, and a practicing attorney here for many years. He
formerly was a member and president of the Corsicana school board.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Belle Hand Kerr, Corsicana; two daughters,
Mrs. H. C. Davis, Ohio, and Mrs. R. L. Turner, Nacogdoches; three
grandchildren; a brother, Cal E. Kerr, Corsicana, and a number of other
relatives.
The following telegrams of tribute to Mr. Kerr was received by the Daily
Sun Tuesday morning from Hastings Harrison, general secretary of the
Tulsa, Okla., Y. M. C. A., formerly general secretary of the Corsicana
Y. M. C. A.; “In the death of Mr. Sam Kerr, I have lost one of my best
friends and Corsicana has lost a great citizen. Sam Kerr was an ethical,
cultured Christian character. He was sincere, devout, able and
courageous. It is doubtful if any citizen of Corsicana ever did as much
of that community as Sam Kerr, for the Y. M. C. A. and the youth. May
God Bless all of us in our happy memories of Mr. Kerr.”
Active pallbearers were J. A. Jarrell, C. L. Knox, J. M. Pugh, Robert
Stell, A. G. Elliott, M. C. Caston, E. W. Robinson, F. N. Drane and W.
E. Pugh.
Honorary pallbearers were the session of the Third Avenue Presbyterian
church, Navarro County Bar Association and friends of the family .
The Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home directed the arrangements.
Notes:
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Respect to S. M. Kerr.
Whereas, Texas, Corsicana, and all of its religious, educational and
business institutions and the Y. M. C. A. in particular, have been
brought to grief and sorrow in the great loss of the passing of a
community friend; and,
Whereas, His passing to the Great Beyond will take from us a worthy and
valuable citizen who has co-operated in every worth-while program for
the advancement of his city, county and state; and,
Whereas, He leaves behind many loved ones and friends to enjoy the
fruits of his past labors in many worthwhile activities in the
community; and,
Whereas. The Y. M. C. A. has enjoyed his able counsel, advice and help
in many years past, therefore be it said, and.
Resolved, That the name of Samuel M. Kerr be memoralized on the records
of the Corsicana Y. M. C. A. as a man of many talents and high ideals
for the betterment of mankind, and that his work in the Y. M. C. A.
since its first beginning in Corsicana will be an everlasting
inspiration to carry on this institution to higher ideals, and that his
faithful work in his church and interest in all church matters won for
him, admiration and love from his friends, both rich and poor.
That his great interest and work for the advancement of Education in the
city will be an everlasting monument to him, with our school system
showing many evidences of his leadership when serving for many years as
president of the public school board.
That his interest, work and liberal contributions of the past for the
growth of the city in general be recognized as coming from one of a
patriotic, intelligent and brilliant personality.
That his ability as an able attorney and advisor be recognized among the
best in the community.
That his place in the home as a loving and attentive husband and father
be an inspiration for the present and coming generations to admire and
follow.
And that a copy of these resolutions be spread on the minutes of the Y.
M. C. A.. a copy sent to the press for publication, and a copy for his
family.
Resolution committee:
LOWRY MARTIN,
W. P. McCAMMON.
Notes:
Mrs. S. M. Kerr
Died May 1940
May 22, 1940
KERR - Corsicana, Texas. May 22. - Mrs. S. M. Kerr died Tuesday. Funeral was held Wednesday. She was the wife of the late S. M. Kerr, attorney, and was the daughter of the late J. T. Hand, first superintendent of Corsicana schools. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Robert Turner, Nacogdoches, and Mrs. Harry Davis, Warren, Ohio; three grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. J. W. Lambard, Fort Worth. Notes:
J. M. Kerr
abt 1875 - Jul 1935
July 15, 1935
Corsicana Merchant Dies
CORSICANA, Texas, July 15. - J. M. Kerr, 60, retired hardware merchant, died in a local hospital Monday. Funeral arrangements have not been made. He was a native of Corsicana. Surviving are his wife, one daughter, one brother.
Notes:
Frank Smith Kerr
Jun 3, 1858 - Jan 16, 1935
January 16, 1935
Frank Kerr, Pioneer Of Corsicana, Dies
CORSICANA, Texas, Jan. 16. - Frank S. Kerr, 77, pioneer Corsicana insurance man, died Wednesday afternoon. He was a son of the late S. H. Kerr, one of the first Judges in this district.
Surviving are his wife, two sons, and two brothers. Funeral services will be held at 4 p. m. Thursday. The Odd Fellows will have charge of
the services.
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Frank S. Kerr, Former I. O. O. F. Head, Buried
CORSICANA, Texas, Jan. 17. - Funeral services for Frank S. Kerr, 76, native of Corsicana, formerly grand master of the Texas Grand Lodge, I. O. O. F., pioneer insurance, real estate and oil man, who died Wednesday, were held Thursday.
Kerr was the son of the late S. H. Kerr, one of the first County Judges of Navarro County and County Clerk here ten years. He lived here practically all of his life.
Surviving are his wife, two sons, Wright S. Kerr of Seattle, Wash., and Lomax H. Kerr of Dallas, and two brothers. Notes:
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FRANK S. KERR DIED WEDNESDAY; FUNERAL SERVICES THURSDAY
FORMER GRAND MASTER TEXAS GRAND LODGE IOOF; NATIVE OF CORSICANA
Funeral services for Frank S. Kerr, aged 76 years, native of
Corsicana, formerly Grand Master of the Texas Grand Lodge, I. O. O.
F., pioneer insurance and real estate operator, oil man and
abstractor, who died at his home 211 West Third avenue, Wednesday
afternoon at 3:10 o’clock, were held from the chapel of the Corley
Funeral Home Thursday afternoon at 4 o’clock with burial in
Oakwood
cemetery. He had been in ill health for several years but his death
was unexpected. The rites at the chapel were conducted by Rev. S. R.
Standifer, pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, with
Corsicana Lodge No. 63, I. O. O. F. in charge at the grave.
Mr. Kerr was the son of the late S. H. Kerr, one of the first county
judges of Navarro county and county clerk here for 10 years.
Mr. Kerr resided her all of his life with the exception of a number
of years spent in California, Oklahoma and West Texas.
A member of the I. O. O. F. Lodge for 53 years, Mr. Kerr was
prominent in the various branches until a few years ago when his
health prohibited his taking an active part in the work. He was
familiar figure about the courthouse for this past several years
when a trial was in progress sat in the courtroom much of the time.
He also was interested in politics and kept up with politics and the
happenings about him.
Surviving are his wife, two sons, Wright S. Kerr, Seattle, Wash.,
and Lomax H. Kerr, Dallas; two brothers, S. M. Kerr and Cal E. Kerr,
both of Corsicana; and a number of other relatives.
Notes:
Claudie Jeff Karr
Nov 19, 1916 - Nov 7, 1937
November 8, 1937
KARR. - Corsicana. Texas, Nov. 8. - Claudie Jim Karr, 20, died in Houston Sunday. Funeral services were held at Hamilton Cemetery Monday. Surviving are his father, Frank Karr of Houston; a sister, Mrs. Edna Buchanan of Richland, and two brothers, J.F. Karr of Houston and C. M. Karr of Richland. Notes:
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HOUSTON MAN WAS BURIED ON MONDAY
HAMILTON CEMETERY
Claudie Jim Karr, aged 20 years, died in Houston Sunday with pneumonia.
The funeral services were held at Hamilton Cemetery
Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock where interment was made.
Surviving are his father, Frank Karr, Houston; a sister, Mrs. Edna
Buchanan, Richland and two brothers, J. F. Karr Houston, and C. M. Karr,
Richland.
Corley Funeral Home directed the arrangements.
Notes:
Catherine D. Kerr
abt 1829 - Dec 1907
December 9, 1907
KERR - Corsicana, Tex., Dec. 9. - Mrs. Catherine D. Kerr, aged 78 years, many years a resident of Corsicana and whose husband was in the early days Navarro County's Clerk, died last night. One of her daughters is the wife of Evangelist Abe Mulkey. Notes:
Calvin Elvard
"Cal" Kerr
Jul 20, 1869 - Apr 21, 1942
April 23, 1942
KERR - Corsicana, Texas. April 23. - Cal E. Kerr, 72, native of Corsicana, died at his home here Wednesday.
Funeral was held from the Third Avenue Presbyterian Church Thursday afternoon. Mr. Kerr had been in the real estate business for several years. He was one of the organizers of the Corsicana Grader & Machine Company and was president of the concern. Surviving are his wife and three daughters, Miss Mary Louise Kerr, Corsicana; Mrs. Alger Jones, Dallas, and Mrs. Helen McShann, Fort Worth. Notes:
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CAL E. KERR DIED AT NOON WEDNESDAY RITES ON THURSDAY
NATIVE CORSICANAN LONG IDENTIFIED WITH LOCAL BUSINESS INTERESTS
Cal E. Kerr, aged 72 years, died at his home here at noon Wednesday.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock from the
Third Avenue Presbyterian church. The rites will be conducted by Rev.
Gordon A. MacInnes, pastor of the church. Burial will be in
Oakwood Cemetery.
Mr. Kerr was a native of Corsicana. He was born on the site of the Abe
Mulkey home and was the son of Judge and Mrs. J. H. Kerr.
For the past several years he has been actively engaged in the real
estate business and at times has been connected with a number of
business firms in various capacities. He was one of the organizers of
the Corsicana Grader and Machine Company and served as president of the
firm.
Surviving are his wife, three daughters, Miss Mary Louise Kerr,
Corsicana; Mrs. Alger Jones, Dallas; Mrs. Helen McShan, Fort Worth; a
daughter-in-law, Mrs. Helen Kerr; six grandchildren, one
great-grandchild and other relatives.
Sutherland-McCammon will direct the arrangements.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Wednesday, April 22, 1942
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- 1st wife Bertha Gertrude (Mitten) Kerr married Aug. 26, 1886 2nd
wife Amy E. (Van Cleave) Kerr married Jul. 30, 1917 (d/o Greenwood
Gaines Van Cleave and Nancy Mildred (Bunnell) VanCleave
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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR CAL E. KERR HELD ON THURSDAY
Funeral services for Cal E. Kerr, aged 72 years, who died at his home,
corner North Twelfth and West Third Avenue, Wednesday at noon, were held
Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock from the Third Avenue Presbyterian
church. The rites were conducted by Rev. Gordon A. MacInnes, pastor of
the church.
Mr. Kerr was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Kerr, pioneer
residents of Corsicana, and was born on the site of the Abe Mulkey home
across the street from where he resided. He was the last surviving
member of the family. Mr. Kerr had been a member of the Third Avenue
Presbyterian church practically all of his life and had held a number of
official positions in that congregation, serving as elder at the time of
his death. For years he was the president of the Corsicana Grader and
Machine Company after organizing the concern, but for the past several
years had been engaged in the real estate business,
Surviving are his wife, Corsicana; three daughters, Miss Mary Louise
Kerr, Corsicana; Mrs. Alger Jones, Dallas, and Mrs. Helen McShan, Fort
Worth; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Helen Kerr, six grandchildren, one
great-grandchild and a number of other relatives.
Pallbearers were W. P. McCammon, W. H. Balcom, Ralph Stell, H. G.
Gribble, Robert Stell, Jr., T. R. Red, C. J. Knox, R. L. Patterson and
M. H. DeWitt.
Honorary pallbearers were elders and deacons of the Third Avenue
Presbyterian church.
Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home was in charge.
Notes:
Robert Isaiah Kent
Dec 25, 1867 - Jan 30, 1937
Robert Isaiah Kent
Dec 25, 1867 - Jan 30, 1937
ROBERT I. KENT, NATIVE OF COUNTY DIED ON SATURDAY
RESIDENT CORSICANA FOURTENNE YEARS; BURIAL ON SUNDAY
Robert I. Kent, 69, a native of Navarro county and resident of Corsicana
the past 14 years, died at 12:30 Saturday afternoon at the family
residence, 638 West Sixth avenue, after a long illness. Funeral services
will be held at the residence at 4 o’clock Sunday afternoon and burial
will be in Oakwood cemetery.
Surviving are his widow; three daughters, Mrs. J. H. McGilvary,
Streetman; Mrs. T. O. Wills and Mrs. Robert Davidson, both of Corsicana;
four brothers, E. L. Kent, G. C. Kent, I. T. Kent and C. A. Middleton,
all of Corsicana; four sisters, Mrs. C. R. Lloyd, Mrs. Joe E. Butler,
Mrs. Byram Harwell and Mrs. R. L. Patterson, all of Corsicana; his
mother, Mrs. J. M. Kent, Corsicana, three grandchildren and other
relatives.
Mr. Kent had been in ill health for several years, but was stricken a
few days ago with flu-pneumonia.
Sutherland – McCammon funeral directors will have charge of the
arrangements.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Saturday, January 30, 1937
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- h/o Susan W. “Susie” (Kelley) Kent
married December 22, 1892; s/o John Jasper Kent & Nannie H. (Crews)
Kent
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ROBERT I. KENT FUNERAL RITES ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Funeral services for Robert I. Kent, aged 69 years, native of
Navarro county and resident of Corsicana for the past 14 years, who
died at the family home, 638 West Sixth avenue, Saturday afternoon
at 12:30 o’clock, were held Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock from the
family home with burial in
Oakwood cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. E. T. Miller,
pastor of the First Baptist church, assisted by Rev. W. R. Hall,
pastor of the First Presbyterian church.
Surviving are his wife, three daughters, Mrs. J. H. McGilvary,
Streetman; Mrs. T. O. Wills and Mrs. Robert Davidson, both of
Corsicana; four brothers, E. L. Kent, G. C. Kent, I. T. Kent and C.
A. Middleton, all of Corsicana; four sisters, Mrs. C. R. Lloyd, Mrs.
Joe E. Butler, Mrs. Byram Harwell and Mrs. R. L. Patterson, all of
Corsicana; mother, J. M. Kent, Corsicana; three grandchildren and
other relatives.
Mr. Kent had been in ill health for the past several years but was
stricken with flu-pneumonia several days ago.
Pallbearers were Sam J. Helm, F. B. McKie, Chas. Wood, W. M.
Davidson, C. S. Stroud, Walter Blackmon, Tate Lindsey and Judge C.
E. McWilliams.
Honorary pallbearers were friends of the family.
Sutherland-McCammon Funeral directed the arrangements.
Notes:
Mataw
Jesse Kent
Jun. 21, 1875 - Dec 20, 1932
December 21, 1932
Mataw Kent, Navarro County Native, Dies
CORSICANA, Texas. Dec. 12. - Mataw Kent, 57, native of Navarro County, died at his home in the Roane community Tuesday night at 9 o'clock following a lingering illness, and the funeral was held from the First Methodist Church here Wednesday afternoon, with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. The services were conducted by the Rev. R. H. Heizer, pastor of the Chatfield Methodist Church, assisted by Dr. John W. Bergin, pastor of the First Methodist Church
here.
Mr. Kent was born and reared in the Eureka community and resided there until thirteen years ago, when he moved to the Roane vicinity. He was a member of the Chatfield Methodist Church and the Eureka Masonic Lodge.
The Masons had charge of the services at the grave.
Surviving are his wife, four sons, G. W., A. B., B. M. and Charles Kent, all of Roane, two daughters, Mrs. Hallie Reagin, Bardwell, and Mrs. Lucile Parker, Corsicana; six grandchildren, a brother, T. M. Kent, Eureka; a sister, Miss Ella Kent, Eureka, and other relatives. Notes:
Matthew O'Neal
"Dad" Kennemore
May 18, 1855 - Aug 3, 1930
August 3, 1930
M. O. Kennemore Dies
CORSICANA, Texas, Aug. 3. - M. O. (Dad) Kennemore, 75, janitor at the county courthouse since its erection, twenty-four years ago, former black-smith and farmer and manufacturer of fiddles as a hobby, died here Sunday morning after several weeks of illness. The funeral will be held here Monday.
Surviving are two sons, three daughters, thirty-two grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, one brother and one sister. Notes:
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DAD KENNEMORE IS BURIED IN OAKWOOD
MONDAY AFTERNOON
LONG-TIME COURT HOUSE JANITOR PASSED AWAY AT HIS HOME HERE SUNDAY
M. O. (Dad) Kennemore, aged 75 years, janitor of the Navarro County
courthouse since its completion in 1906, died at his home, 1413 West
Seventh and One-Half avenue, Sunday morning at 9:45 o’clock, following
an illness of several weeks, and the funeral was held from the family
residence Monday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock with interment in
Oakwood cemetery. The
funeral was conducted by Rev. J. Howard Williams, pastor of the First
Baptist church.
Prior to becoming janitor of the courthouse, Dad, as he was
affectionately and familiarly known to all the officers and attaches of
the various offices in the courthouse during the past quarter of a
century, was a member of the county bridge gang, and for several years
was a farmer and blacksmith in the Purdon community.
He was a musician and manufactured “fiddles” as he persisted in calling
them, as a hobby, frequently having several on hand at one time. He was
well liked by all of the courthouse attaches, and he continued to go
about his daily duties with a cherry smile and whistling tunes while the
official family in the courthouse changed with the results of elections,
etc.
Dad continued his duties at the courthouse until a short time ago when
the condition of his health became such that he could not go to the
scene of his many years of labors. He was the last of the original
courthouse family to pass from the courthouse.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Mary Wilcox, Purdon; Mrs. Lizzie
Hughes, Hubbard; Miss Annie Kennemore, Corsicana; two sons, H. O.
Kennemore, Purdon and Dave Kennemore, Corsicana; 21 grandchildren, 11
great-grandchildren; one brother D. L. Kennemore, and one sister, Mrs.
M. B. Lewis, both of Haralson county, Ga.
He was a native of Georgia, but had resided in Navarro county for 36
years, residing in the Purdon community prior to moving to Corsicana.
All departments of the Navarro county courthouse were closed Monday
afternoon during the funeral hour out of respect to the memory of Dad
Kennemore.
Active pallbearers were Walter Hayes, Doyle Pevehouse, Mose Wells, Sam
Jordan, D. C. (Bud) Kelly, Jack Megarity, Judge Hawkins Scarborough and
Judge Clay Nash, all officers and attaches of the courthouse.
The funeral was directed by the Corley-McMahon Funeral Home.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun -
Monday, Aug 4, 1930
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- (name was spelled Canamore in
Georgia, changed to Kennemore when moved to Texas) s/o Ancel
Canamore and Nancy Elizabeth (Bowman) Canamore
Nancy Addieline
(Kennedy) Kennedy
Nov 20, 1870 - Jun 15, 1935
June 17, 1935
KENNEDY - Corsicana, Texas, June 17. - Mrs. Nancy A. Kennedy, 64, died Saturday night and the funeral was held Monday morning. Surviving are her husband, L. H. Kennedy, Corsicana; two sons, C. E. Kennedy, Corsicana; and H. J. Kennedy, Dallas; two daughters, Mrs. Louise Ferrell, Corsicana, and Mrs. P. M. Wilson, Denton; two brothers and six sisters. Notes:
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SERVICES MONDAY MORNING HELD FOR MRS. NANCY KENNEDY
Mrs. Nancy A. Kennedy, aged 64 years, died at the family residence, 410
East Fifth avenue, Saturday night at 11:30 o’clock and the funeral was
held from the chapel of the Corley Funeral Home Monday morning at 10
o’clock with interment in the
Younger cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. J. F. Adams,
pastor of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church.
Surviving are her husband, L. H. Kennedy, Corsicana; two sons, C. E.
Kennedy, Corsicana, and H. J. Kennedy, Dallas; two daughters, Mrs.
Louise Ferrel, Corsicana, and Mrs. P. M. Wilson, Denton; two brothers,
Jim Kennedy and Tom Kennedy both of Mississippi, and six sisters, Mrs.
Margaret Tipton, Odonnell; Mrs. Bell Short, Mississippi; Mrs. Elizabeth
Hayes, Denton; Mrs. Emma Ward, Mississippi; Mrs. Mary Smith,
Mississippi; and Mrs. Kizzie Ward, Mississippi.
Notes:
Olive (Westbrook)
Webster-Kennedy
Oct 18, 1862 - Apr
2, 1950
April 4, 1950
Mrs. R. A. Kennedy
CORSICANA, Texas, April 4. - Mrs. R. A. Kennedy, 87, native and lifelong resident of Navarro County, died here Sunday night. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the First Methodist Church in Kerens. Burial was in the Prairie Point Cemetery.
Surviving are a son, Custer Kennedy, Little Rock, Ark.; three daughters, Mrs. B. O. Jones and Mrs. Beatrice Stroud, both of Corsicana, and Mrs. C. C. Wilson, Kerens; nine grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Notes:
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Mrs. R. A. Kennedy Dies On Sunday; Funeral Monday
Mrs. R. A. Kennedy, 87, native of Bazette and life-long resident of
Navarro county, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. B. O. Jones, First
Avenue and North Beaton street late Sunday afternoon.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the First Methodist
church at Kerens. Burial was in the
Prairie Point Cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. C. H. Thompson, Waco, minister.
Surviving are s son, Custer Kennedy, Little Rock, Ark.; three daughters,
Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Beatrice Stroud, both of Corsicana, and Mrs. C. C.
Wilson, Kerens; nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, two
great-great-grandchildren and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Burt Inmon, John T. Floyd, Wayne W. Arnett, Herbert
McCown, Wade Arnett and Jim Lee Scott.
Corley Funeral Home directed.
Notes:
Henry
Thomas Kennedy
May 28, 1868
- Dec 30, 1941
December 31, 1942
KENNEDY - Corsicana, Texas, Dec. 31. - H. T. Kennedy, 72, long-time resident of Navarro County, died in Houston early Tuesday while visiting relatives. He had been in ill-health for several months. Funeral rites were held in Dawson from the Methodist Church Wednesday afternoon, with burial in the Dawson Cemetery.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. O. C. Whatley, Houston; Mrs. T. J. Walters, Richland; Mrs. J. L. Mann, Corsicana, and Mrs. Ed Lawson, Lubbock, and three sons, Charles Kennedy, Houston, and Riley and
Barry Kennedy, both of Lubbock.
Notes:
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CORSICANAN DIED IN HOUSTON; WILL BE
BURIED DAWSON
H. T. Kennedy, aged 72 years, long-time resident of Navarro County, died
in Houston at an early hour Tuesday morning. He had been in ill health
for several months.
Funeral services will be held from the Methodist Church in Dawson
Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock with burial in the Dawson Cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Revs. Ross Smith and R. W. Nation,
Methodist ministers of Corsicana. Corsicana Lodge No. 63, IOOF, will
have charge of the rites at the grave.
Kennedy resided in the Dawson community for many years, but had made his
home in Corsicana for some time. He recently went to Houston to visit
relatives.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. O. C. Whatley, Houston; Mrs. T. J.
Walters, Richland; Mrs. J. L. Mann, Corsicana, and Mrs. Ed Lawson,
Lubbock; three sons, Charles Kennedy, Houston; Riley and Berry Kennedy,
both of Lubbock, and a number of grandchildren.
Odd Fellows will be pallbearers.
Corley Funeral Home will direct arrangements.
Notice Odd Fellows.
Odd Fellows are requested to meet at the IOOF Hall at 12:45 p. m.
Wednesday to attend the funeral rites for Bro. H. T. Kennedy.
A. E. Foster, noble grand.
L. F. Flynn, secretary.
Notes:
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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR H. T. KENNEDY ARE HELD WEDNESDAY
Funeral services for H. T. Kennedy, 72, who died early Tuesday morning
in Houston, were held Wednesday afternoon from the Dawson Methodist
church. Burial was in the Dawson
cemetery. The rites were conducted by
Revs. Ross Smith and R. W. Nation, local Methodist ministers. Odd
Fellows had charge of the rites at the grave.
Kennedy resided in the Dawson community for many years and had made his
home in Corsicana for some time. He was in Houston visiting relatives at
the time of his death.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. O. C. Whatley, Houston; Mrs. T. J.
Walters, Richland; Mrs. J. L. Mann, Corsicana, and Mrs. Ed Lawson,
Lubbock; three sons, Charles Kennedy, Houston; Riley and Berry Kennedy,
both of Lubbock, and a number of grandchildren.
Corley Funeral Home directed arrangements.
Notes:
Dollie Octave
(Trimble) Kennedy
Jan 3, 1874 - Apr 1938
April 26, 1938
KENNEDY - Corsicana, Texas. April 26. - Funeral services for Mrs. Dollie O. Kennedy, 64, who died Monday at the family home, 916 West Seventeenth avenue, following a short illness with a heart ailment, were held Tuesday. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Avery Walker, Dallas; Mrs. Aubrey Franklin, Mexia; Mrs. Bill Brown and Mrs. Mary Rutherford, both of Corsicana, and a sister, Mrs. Nettie Hamilton, Grace, Okla. Notes: -
View Obituary Clipping
- Submitted by Dana Stubbs
- Oakwood Cemetery,
Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX
- Dollie Octave was the youngest of six children of John Edward
Trimble and Sarah Jones "Sallie" Key Trimble. She married William
Green Kennedy in 1903 & they raised 5 daughters: Orleana, Lunetta,
Martha & Mary (twins), and Willie Dee.
Charles Paul Kendall
1869 - Dec 1940
December 23, 1940, Ennis, Texas
Furniture Dealer Succumbs at Ennis
ENNIS, Texas, Dec. 22. - C. P. Kendall, furniture dealer in Ennis for more than half a century and one of the organizers of the Toole-Howell Furniture Company in Dallas, died Sunday at his home in Ennis.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in the Keever Chapel with the Dr. G. Alfored Brown, pastor of the First Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Myrtle Cemetery.
He was [born] in Navarro County, near Corsicana. His mother died when he was two years old, and he moved to Ennis with his father, T. J. Kendall.
He entered the furniture business here with his father at the age of 19 and later was a partner in the furniture business with his brother-in-law, I. R. Allen, under the firm name of Allen and Kendall.
The partnership was dissolved many years ago and Mr. Kendall, one of the organizers of the Toole-Howell Company in Dallas, continued this business and operated a group of furniture stores for many years.
Several years ago he opened another store in Ennis with his son, C. E. Kendall, which he maintained at the time of his death.
Mr. Kendall was a member of the First Methodist Church, a member of the Knights of Pythians and a Maccabee.
He was married in Ennis Dec. 20, 1889, to Miss Minnie Allen. Survivors are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Ross Gammon, Ennis, a son, C. E. Kendall, Ennis; two grandchildren, a brother, E. J. Kendall, Ennis, and four sisters, Mrs. I. R. Allen, Ennis; Mrs. Byrd Taylor, Houston; Mrs. Bert Anderson, Shreveport, La., and Mrs. Dave Fearis, Waxahachie.
Mr. Kendall was active in the progress and development of the city since coming here sixty-seven years ago. He arrived in Ennis Nov. 22, 1873, on the first train that came to Ennis, the old H & T. C. He was a charter member of the Lakeside Country Club and was a golf and baseball enthusiast. Mr. Kendall played the cornet in the first band ever organized in Ennis. Notes:
Lorene (Jackson) Crutchfield
Sep 16, 1912 - Feb 26, 2006
 Mrs. Lorene Crutchfield, age 93, of Dallas, Texas, died Sunday February 26, 2006 in Dallas, Texas.
She was born on September 16, 1912 in Mexia, Texas to Edgar and Berta Jackson. Lorene married Hubert Crutchfield on June 1, 1929 and began farming on Pisgah Ridge where they had one son and two daughters. When Hubert began working for the county, the family moved to Richland. While living in Richland, Lorene accepted a position with AT& T. AT&T placed a switchboard in their home with Lorene as the switchboard operator connecting local people with others and provided long distance service through Corsicana. With technology the switchboard was removed and Lorene began working in Corsicana at a fabric store where she pursued her love of sewing. She always enjoyed sewing and did sewing on the side. At the age of 60 she began working at the State School in Mexia, where she retired at the age of 70. After retiring she continued to sew up to death.
Services for Mrs. Crutchfield will be Wednesday, March 1, 2006, at 10:30 A.M. at Corley Funeral Chapel with Bro. Bill Honea officiating. Interment will be in the Richland Cemetery in Richland, Texas. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2006, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Corley Funeral Home. Pallbearers are Darius Slovacek, Jeffery Tapp, Vernon Wilson, John Gunn, Roger Crutchfield, and Steve Brewer. Honorarary Pallbearers will be Leon Crutchfield, Stephan Lemmer, Drew Davis, Holland Gregory, Bobby Wilson, Ruddy Gunn, and Gerald Quinn.
Mrs. Crutchfield is survived by 2 Daughters and sons-in-law: Yvonne and Raymond Slovacek of Dallas, Texas and Sandra and Jerry Tapp of Whitewright, Texas. 9 Grandchildren, 15 Great Grandchildren, 5 Great Great Grandchildren, and Numerous Nieces, Nephews, and Friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Husband; Hubert Crutchfield, Son; James R. Crutchfield, 2 Brothers, and 2 Sisters. |
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