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Bobby Cave
Jul 29, 1952 - Mar 6, 2007
 REV.
BOBBY CAVE
(July 29, 1952 - March 6, 2007)
Rev. Bobby Cave, age 54, of Purdon, Texas, died Tuesday, March
6, 2007, at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, Texas.
He is survived by his Son & Daughter-in-law-Brandon Heath &
Angela Cave of Lewisville, Texas, Daughter & Son-in-law-Lori &
Nick Watson of Mertens, Texas, Son & Daughter-in-law-Preston &
Sarah Cave of Dawson, Texas, Brother & Sister-in-law-Doyle Ray &
Angelia Cave, Jr. of Arlington, Texas, Sister &
Brother-in-law-Carol & Jim East of Red Oak, Texas, Sister &
Brother-in-law-Betty & Danny Nail of Waxahachie, Texas,
Grandson-Perry Alan Cave of Dawson, TX, Grandson-Cole Watson of
Mertens, TX, Parents-Doyle & Polly Cave of Red Oak, TX, and
Numerous Nieces & Nephews.
Arrangements are being handled by Corley Funeral Home,
Corsicana, Texas, where the family will receive friends from
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday, March 8, 2007. Funeral service will
be at First Baptist Church of Dawson, Texas at 11:00 AM Friday,
March 9, 2007 . Interment will be at Dawson
Cemetery in Dawson, Texas. |
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Bobby Cave
The Rev. Bobby Cave, 54, of Purdon passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2007,
at Parkland Memorial Hospital.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Corley Funeral
Home.
Service will be 11 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Dawson.
Interment will follow at Dawson
Cemetery.
He was born July 29, 1952.
Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Brandon Heath and
Angela Cave of Lewisville and Preston and Sarah Cave of Dawson; daughter
and son-in-law, Lori and Nick Watson of Mertens; brother and
sister-in-law, Doyle Ray Jr. and Angelia Cave of Arlington; sisters and
brothers-in-law, Carol and Jim East of Red Oak and Betty and Danny Nail
of Waxahachie; grandsons, Perry Alan Cave of Dawson and Cole Watson of
Mertens; parents, Doyle and Polly Cave of Red Oak; and numerous nieces
and nephews.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Harold Templin
abt 1943 - Mar 6, 2007
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Mr. Harold Gene Templin, age 64, of Corsicana, Texas, died Saturday,
March 3, 2007, in Corsicana, Texas.
He is survived by his Son-Mr. Jeffery Templin of Rockwall, Texas.
A Memorial Service will be at Lakeside Baptist Church in Tool, Texas at
2:00 PM Saturday, March 10, 2007.
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Harold Gene Templin
Harold Gene Templin, 64, passed away March 3, 2007, in Corsicana.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eulis and Violet Templin;
brother, Douglas Templin; and sister, Paulette Melton.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Julia Templin;
and granddaughter, Valarie Templin. He is also survived by a brother,
Johnny Templin; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 10, at 2 p.m. at
Lakeside Baptist Church in Trinidad (Hwy. 274).
Cora
Evelyn (Miller) Butler
Jun 6, 1910 - Mar 6, 2007
Cora Evelyn Butler
Cora Evelyn Butler, 96, of Corsicana and formerly of Wortham,
passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2007. The family will receive friends from
6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Porter Chapel in Wortham. Funeral services will
be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 9, at First United Methodist Church in
Wortham with the Rev. Don Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at
Wortham Cemetery. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Evelyn was born June 6, 1910, in the Rushing community near Wortham, to
Oscar and Cora Miller. She married Ralph Butler on May 15, 1937. They
were married 56 years and lived in Wortham until his death in 1993. Most
of her life was spent being a wife and mother. She and Ralph had four
children. She helped her husband at his Gulf service station and later
with ranching. She was an active member of the United Methodist Church
in Wortham until she moved to Corsicana to live with her daughter June
Ingham.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, four sisters
and four brothers. She is survived by her children, Mack Butler and wife
Stella, Kay Roark and husband Stanley, Blanche Hamilton and husband
Dwain, and June Ingham; sisters, Trixie Murphy of Wortham and Jackie Arp
of Spring; grandchildren, Diana Homan, Melanie Maynard, Larry Butler,
Joe Butler, Derrick Hamilton, Vance Hamilton, Pam Koch, Steve Roark and
Sam Ingham; 14 great-grandchildren, Michael, Kevin, Josh, David,
Heather, Carmen, Harrison, Cheyene, Indy, Keaton, Alec, Blake, Tess and
Evan; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and 84 players.
Evelyn was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and
great-grandmother. She will be greatly missed, but will live on in the
hearts of all those who loved her.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 301 W. Main
Ave., Wortham, TX 76693; Family First Hospice Inc., 109 S.W. Main St.
Ennis, TX 75119; or to your favorite charity.
Arrangements by Porter Chapel, Wortham.
Notes:
Wanda
Lee (Gordon) Brashear
Jul 7, 1934 - Mar 4, 2007
 Wanda Lee Brashear
Wanda Lee Brashear, 72, of La Porte died March 4, 2007. Mrs. Brashear, a
native born Corsicanan was born July 7, 1934, to Sam and Carrie (Jergins)
Gordon. She was preceded in death in 2001 by her husband of 49 years,
Wes Brashear, and is
survived by her daughters, Melissa Fisher and husband Patrick, and
Teresa McCanless, all of La Porte; brothers and sisters, Bonnie Mathison
of Corsicana, Sam Gordon Jr. of Livingston, Danny Gordon of Corsicana
and Kathy Paschal of Mexia; grandchildren, Leann Daniels, Amanda
Windham, Wesley Fisher, Nick McCanless, and Zach McCanless; and
great-grandchildren, Joshua, Lane, Morgan, Brittany, Garrett, Kenny,
Logan, Layton, and Abigail.
Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home Chapel in
Corsicana with interment at
Providence Cemetery.
Arrangements by Paul U. Lee-La Porte Funeral Home, La Porte. |
Notes:
Billy Jack
McGlaun
abt 1957 - Mar 5, 2007
Billy Jack McGlaun, 50, of Kerens passed away Monday, March 5,
2007, at Kerens Care Center. Service will be 3 p.m. today at Prairie
Point Cemetery Pavilion with Gary Combs officiating. Interment will
follow at Prairie Point
Cemetery. Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home, Kerens.
Notes:
Jacqueline
Sawicki
abt 1915 - Mar 5, 2007
Jacqueline Sawicki, 92, of Temple passed away Monday, March 5, 2007, in
Meridian. Service was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Westminster
Presbyterian Church with Dr. Robert M. Young officiating and interment
to follow at Oakwood Cemetery.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
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 Jacqueline
Jones Sawicki
Jacqueline Jones Sawicki, formerly of Grand Prairie, passed away
Monday, March 5, 2007, at her residence in Temple. Services will
be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 10, at Westminster
Presbyterian Church in Corsicana with the Rev. Richard E. Young
officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Corsicana.
A viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday
preceding the service in the foyer of the church. Visitation
with the family and friends will be in the fellowship hall of
the church, following the burial.
Pallbearers will be Bill Bonney, Chuck Edwards, Lewis Dimler,
Jim Williams, Cal Newnam, Noel Newnam, Drew Richards, Eric
Newnam and Brett Newnam.
Jacqueline Jones was born on June 6, 1914, in Dallas to parents
Alger Jones and Mabel Delia Kerr Jones. She was extremely proud
of the Scottish heritage of her Kerr ancestors and their ties to
Corsicana. She had done extensive research in Scotland on the
Kerr family. Her parents were married in the Third Avenue
Presbyterian Church of Corsicana which was to later become
Westminster Presbyterian. Maternal grandfather was Calvin E.
Kerr, son of Judge and Mrs. J.H. Kerr. Judge Kerr, his father,
brothers and cousins were some of Corsicana’s earliest settlers.
He served in a log cabin courthouse where the present one stands
between Second and Third avenues. Cal E. Kerr was born in his
parents’ home on the southeast corner of the intersection of
West Third Avenue and North 12th Street. Cal Kerr was a devoted
and faithful member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He
took an active part in the union and reunion of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church with the Presbyterian Church in the USA.
Jacqueline spent much time of her youth living and visiting in
Corsicana with Kerr relatives who resided around and near the
courthouse and are buried at
Oakwood Cemetery.
Jacqueline spent the first years of her childhood in Dallas. The
family then moved and she lived in several towns across Texas
including Longview, Nacogdoches, Kilgore, Hereford, Pampa,
Childress and Corsicana. Jacqueline graduated from Childress
High School in 1931 where she was a cheerleader and the state
winner of the Latin composition contest. She was also an
accomplished vocalist and violinist. After completing a
secretarial course in Corsicana, she returned to Dallas in 1933
where she was employed at The Dallas Morning News for nine
years.
Following her marriage in 1942 to Charles J. Sawicki, they
resided in New Orleans, La., where her husband attended Loyola
Dental School. Dr. and Mrs. Sawicki moved to Grand Prairie in
1949 where they resided until his death in 2000. Mrs. Sawicki
then moved to Temple to be near her sister who took care of her
during her last years.
Mrs. Sawicki was an active member of First Presbyterian Church
of Grand Prairie where she was a Bible teacher in the Women’s
Organization, Sunday School teacher, Vacation Bible School
teacher, and member of the choir. She was a co-founder of the
Grand Prairie Music Club, member of the Literature Department of
the Grand Prairie Woman’s Club, Local and Texas State Story
League member, and for 10 years was executive secretary of the
Grand Prairie Community Concert Association. Mrs. Sawicki is
credited with bringing “culture” to Grand Prairie.
Mrs. Sawicki was a world traveler, having visited numerous
foreign countries where she cultivated old and new friends and
enjoyed the local cultures and customs. She enjoyed all of the
beauties of nature, especially flowers, bird watching, animals
and watching the moon; and, she was an avid bridge player.
Friends and family could frequently be found at Mrs. Sawicki’s
home for some type of entertainment which always included good
music and good food. She was the ultimate hostess having every
event planned to the smallest detail and beautifully
coordinated. Guests were always welcome in her home and one of
her many favorite sayings was “Happiness is having company.”
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her precious “baby”
sister, Joanna Jones Newnam of Temple; her beloved nieces,
nephews and their spouses, Penny and Lewis Dimler of Annandale,
Va., Pam and Jim Williams of Lott, Cal and Gayle Newnam of
Georgetown, and Noel Newnam of Boulder, Colo.; great-niece,
Sarah Richards of Fairfax, Va.; great-nephews, Drew Richards and
wife Denise of Bristow, Va., Eric Newnam and Brett Newnam of
College Station; and numerous cousins and loyal friends.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Rosie Lee Faulk
abt 1910 - Mar 5, 2007
Rosie Lee Faulk, 72, of Kerens passed away Monday, March 5, 2007, at
Navarro Regional Hospital. Visitation will be held from noon to 7:30
p.m. Thursday at M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals. Service will be 11 a.m.
Friday at Mount B. Zion Baptist Church in Goodlow, with the Rev. Nathan
Carter, pastor, officiating and Elder Omega Dunnington as eulogist.
Interment will follow at Samaria
Cemetery in Kerens. Arrangements by M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals.
Notes:
Louise Hall
Mar 2, 1927 - Mar 1, 2007
Louise Hall, 79, of Corsicana passed away Thursday, March 1, 2007, at
Heritage Oaks Retirement Village.
Service will be 2 p.m. today at Ross and Johnson Mortuary Chapel with
Pastor Freddie Saul officiating. Interment will follow at
Carroll Chapel Cemetery in Richland.
Louise Hall was born March 2, 1927, in Goss.
Survivors include a host of nieces and nephews including Rachell Saul of
Mesquite, Clydell Robertson of Dallas, George Saul Sr. of Corsicana,
George Saul Jr. of Mesquite, Freddie Saul of Houston, James Saul of
Dallas and R.L. Robertson of Denver, Colo.; cousins, other relatives and
friends.
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Notes:
Edrine (Hall) Smith
Jul 5, 1942 - Dec 30, 1988
Edrine Smith, 46, of Corsicana, died here
Friday, Dec 30, 1988. Wake services will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan 1,
1988, at Ross and Johnson Mortuary Chapel. Funeral services will be
Monday at noon at Bethlehem Baptist Church and the Rev. Samuel Long will
officiate. Burial will be in
Woodland Cemetery.
She was a member of Bethel Temple Pentecostal
Church.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Smith of
Corsicana; on son, Christopher Smith of Corsicana; parents; Mr. and Mrs.
Burl Hall, Sr. of Powell; one sister, Katie Nell Bryant of Powell; five
brothers, Thurman Herman of Tyler, Joseph Hall of Powell, James Gold
Hall and Burl Hall, Jr., both of Dallas, and Jerry Louis Hall of
Corsicana.
Notes:
Andrew Chase Congleton
Feb 5, 1987 - Dec 30, 1988
Andrew Chase Congleton, 1, of Kerens died Dec.
30, 1988 at Lakeland hospital, Athens. Graveside services will be
held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, 1988, at
Pursley Cemetery with
James Gaines officiating. Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home of
Corsicana is in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his parents, Bruce and Mary
Ann Congleton of Kerens; on sister, Adrianne, of Kerens; his
grandparents, Billy and Louise Talent of Pursley and Lyndle and Donna
Congleton of Kerens; great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Congleton of
Palestine and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Reed of Kerens; five aunts and uncles.
Notes:
James Dillard Burleson
Jul 23, 1907 - Dec 29, 1988
James Dillard Burleson
James Dillard Burleson, 81, of Corsicana died
Dec. 29, 1988, in a Waco Hospital. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at
Corley Funeral Chapel. Masonic graveside services will follow at
St. Elmo Cemetery, Winkler.
The Rev. B. F. Risinger, Jr., will officiate.
Burleson was born July 23, 1907, in Quanah. He
was retired from the restaurant business in Houston after many years and
moved to Corsicana in 1982. He was a member of the First Baptist Church
of Corsicana, a member of the Corsicana Masonic Lodge, No. 174, A.F.&A.M.,
Navarro-Corsicana Chapter No. 118 O.E.S., Arabia Temple AAONMS of
Houston, Corsicana No. 32, R&SM. He was a four year
World War II Navy Veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby of Corsicana;
two brothers, J.C. Burleson of Houston and V.P. Burleson of Midway; two
sisters, Betty Palms of Corsicana and Hazel Clark of Maybank.
Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
Notes:
Ruby
Kimmel
Jul 28, 1914 - Dec 31, 1988
Ruby Kimmel
Ruby Kimmel, 74, of Corsicana died Saturday, Dec. 31, at Navarro
Regional Hospital. Corley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
which are pending at this time.
Corsicana Daily Sun - Jan 1, 1989
Notes:
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Mrs. Ruby Kimavarro Regional Hospital.
Graveside services were 11 a.m. today at Evergreen Cemetery in Ranger,
Texas. Corley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include two daughters, Laquita Rollins of Spillimacheen,
British Columbia, and Nola Pruyn of Corsicana; a grand-daughter and
grandson, Elaine Holding and Christopher Holding, both of Muncie,
Indiana; a brother-in-law and sister, Mertz and Mary Ratliff of Ranger;
and several nieces and nephew.
Notes:
Ruth
Duncan
abt 1914 - Dec 20, 1988
Mrs. Ruth Duncan
Mrs. Ruth Duncan, 74, of Kerens, died Dec. 20, 1988, at Baylor Medical
Center in Dallas.
Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday in the Samaria Baptist Church in
Kerens, with the Rev. Ernest Betts officiating. Burial will be in the
Samaria Cemetery. Scott
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Quiet Hour will be from
7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.
He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Annie Mae Harris and Mrs. Gloria
Smith, both of Kerens, and Mrs. Annie Rose Jones, of Dallas; one son,
Harvey Lewis Duncan, of Kerens; 16 grandchildren; 17
great-grandchildren; and one brother, Melvin "Dock" Jackson, of Kerens.
Pallbearers will be James Martin, Eddie Hall, Joe Hall, Ross Washington,
John E. Baxter, Jeffery Baxter, L. C. Montgomery and Ve Norris Simmons.
Notes:
Hattie Borden
Apr 4, 1908 - Jan 3, 1989
Mrs. Hattie Borden, 80, of Corsicana died Jan 3,
1989, at Navarro Regional Hospital.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Oddfollow Cemetery
in Plainview with the Rev. A. C. Hamilton officiating. Corley Funeral
Home is in charge of arrangements.
She was born April 4, 1908 in Corsicana. She was preceded in death by
her husband, M. S. Borden.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. E. L. (Lula) Jones of Panhandle, and
Frances Bochart of Hale Center; two brothers, Johnny Thomas of Sherman,
and James Thomas of Amarillo; two sisters-in-law, Minnie Headspeth, and
Roma Borden, both of Corsicana; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Notes:
Esther Bryant
abt 1893 - Jan 1, 1989
Esther Bryant, 96, died Jan. 1, 1989 in Fort
Worth.
Services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan 5, at the Church of the
Living God, 2301 Evans Ave, in Fort Worth. Graveside services will be 4
p.m. at Round Prairie Cemetery.
Mrs. Bryant was born July 28, 1892 in Rural Shade. She lived in the
Round Prairie community until 1948. She then lived in Goodlow until 1981
when her health began to fail and she moved to Fort Worth.
Survivors include a host of nieces and nephews.
Notes:
Bessie George
Jul 30, 1897 - Jan 6, 1989
Mrs. Bessie George
Mrs. Bessie George, 91, of Tyler died Jan. 6, 1989, in Tyler.
Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Corley Funeral Chapel, with Dr.
Charles Rice officiating. Burial will be in
Oakwood Cemetery.
She was born July 30, 1897, in Navarro County and was a member of First
United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Mary Beth Hendon of Tyler; six
grandchildren, John G. George and Steven C. George, both of Corsicana,
Debbie Harbor of Ennis, and Mark Edward Hendon and Carol Hendon Gillis,
both of Tyler, and Paula Belcom of Arlington; and
great-great-grandchildren.
Notes:
Stomie Lee (Thomas) Daniel
Mar 30, 1965 - Jan 5, 1989
Stormie Daniel
Stormie Daniel, 23, of Corsicana, died Jan. 5, 1989, at Navarro Regional
Hospital.
Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in the
Prairie Point Cemetery
near Kerens, with the Rev. Ray Awalt officiating. Corley Funeral Home is
in chare of arrangements.
She was born March 30, 1965, in Orange, Calif., and had lived in
Corsicana one year.
Survivors include her parents, Peggy and Don Thomas of Garland; brother,
Dewitt Thomas of Garland; sister, Dawn Thomas of Garland; grandparents,
Geneva Bates of Ocee, Fla., and Mr. and Mrs. Harley Rodgers of
Cottonwood; and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins.
Notes:
Jessie A. Stallings
Sep 1, 1912 - Jan 6, 1989
Mrs. Jessie Stallings
Mrs. Jessie Stallings, 76, of Corsicana, died Jan. 6, 1989, at Navarro
Regional Hospital.
Services will be 4 p.m. at the Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, with Terry
Teele officiating. Burial will be in the
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
She is survived by three sons, Jimmy Stallings and Donnie Stallings,
both of Houston and Louis Stallings, of Corsicana; four daughters,
Louise Bromonsky, of Richland, Susie Mathis, of Corsicana, Betty Thomas,
of Waco, and Shirley Prestidge, of Emhouse; 14 grandchildren; 19
great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and one sister, Lizzie
Portwood, of Corsicana.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Notes:
Altha
Jewel Libhart
Jan 20, 1920 - Jan 5, 1989
Mrs. Jewel Libhart
Mrs. Jewel Libhart, 68, of Corsicana, died Jan 5, 1989, at Mel-Haven
Convalescent Home.
Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home with
James T. Davis and Walter Libhart officiating.
Burial will be in the Dresden
Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, H. M. Libhart, of Corsicana; three sons,
Walter G. Libhart, of Waco, Hughie Libhart Jr. of Mineola, and Robert
Libhart, of Arlington; daughters, Hazel Ruth Lamb of Terre Haute, Ind.,
Bessie Lundell, of Apple Valley, Minn., and Alice Richardson, of
Corsicana; three brothers, Leonard G. Hardaway, of West Fork, Ark., and
Clifford Hardaway and Clinton Hardaway, both of Denton; two sisters,
Dorothy Pearl Stephens, of Marshall, and Willie Ann Truelove of Dallas;
12 grand-children; and two great-grandchildren.
Notes:
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Corsicana Daily Sun - Jan 7, 1989
- From the collection of Pat Bunch, posted by
Edward L.
Williams
- SSDI: Jewel Libhart; 20 Jan 1920; 05 Jan 1989; 75110
Corsicana; 449-38-2041
- TXDI: Libhart, Jewel; 01-05-1989; Navarro; Female
Hubert Ray Miller
Nov 29, 1913 - Jan 6, 1989
Hubert Ray Miller
Hubert Ray Miller, 75, of Corpus Christi, died Jan. 6, 1989 in Killeen.
Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery
with John P. Shero officiating. Corley Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
He was born Nov. 29, 1913 in Corsicana. He was a veteran of
World War II, serving in the
South Pacific. He moved to Corpus Christi in 1945, where he was employed
at the United States Naval Air Base.
He is survived by one sister, Pearl Sims of Fort Worth; three brothers,
E. C. Miller of Killeen, Ray Miller of Yucca Valley Ca., and Marvin A.
Miller of Fort Worth; a number of nieces and nephews.
Notes:
Robert Newton White, Dr.
Nov 30, 1923 - Jan 6, 1989
Dr. Robert N. White
Dr. Robert N. White, 65, of Midland, died Jan. 6, 1989.
Services are 1 p.m. Monday at the Holey Trinity Episcopal Church in
Midland with Father Alan Whitman officiating. Burial will follow in
Resthaven Memorial Park in Midland.
He was born Nov. 30, 1923 in Greenville. He is the great-grandson of the
first Navarro County District Clerk,
Robert Newton White.
At age 16, he attended Texas A&M University. He later served in World
War II and received the Purple Heart. He returned to Texas A&M after the
(sic) was a graduated in 1946.
He attended Southwest Medical School and served his internship at
Parkland Hospital in Dallas.
He was a member of the TMA, American Medical Association, and Son of the
Republic of Texas.
He is survived by his wife, Yetive White of Midland; three daughters,
Catherine Cross of Oklahoma City, Anne Hover of Midland, and Elizabeth
Hoffman of Oklahoma City; one sister, Helen Smith of Houston; two
nieces; one aunt; seven grandchildren.
Notes:
Almes Marion Thomas
Mar 28, 1908 - Jan 7, 1989
A. M. Thomas
A. M. Thomas, 80, of Corsicana, died Jan. 7, 1989 at his residence.
Graveside services are 4 p.m. Sunday at
Oakwood Cemetery with the
Rev. Gary Johnson officiating. Corley Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements.
He was born March 28, 1908 in Corsicana. He was a lifelong resident of
Corsicana and worked in the electrical business for 50 years.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. A.M. Thomas; several cousins.
Notes:
Gladys Steen Farish
Gladys Steen Farish
Mrs. Gladys Steen Farish, 84, of Corsicana, died Jan 6, 1989 at Navarro
Regional Hospital.
Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at the Corley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. A.
L. Cronk officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park.
She was born May 3, 1904 in Emhouse. She was the owner and
operator of Farish Beauty Salon for 50 years. She was a member of
Rebekah's and St. Luke's Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Dudley Farish, on Dec 8,
1981.
She is survived by one daughter, LaVoyce Kennedy of Corsicana; two
grandsons, Mike D. Kennedy of Mesquite, and Tim W. Kennedy of Corsicana;
one great-granddaughter, Myka Kennedy of Mesquite; one sister, Mrs.
Johnie Robinson of Corsicana; a number of nieces and nephews.
Notes:
Myrtle I. Bruce
Nov 26, 1896 - Jan 6, 1989
Myrtle I. Bruce
Mrs. Myrtle I. Bruce, 92, of Corsicana, died Jan 6, 1989 at Navarro
Regional Hospital.
Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at wade Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Elmer
Glazener officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in
Hubbard.
She was born Nov. 26, 1896 in Navarro County. She was a lifelong
resident of Navarro County. She was a member of the Church of
Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband C. Y. Bruce.
Survivors include one daughter, Dorothy Rouse of Victoria, Tx; two sons,
Rovane Bruce of Silver City, and Charles Bruce of Waco; two sisters,
Ruth Berry of Dawson, and Naomi Zumwalt of Colorado; nine grandchildren;
a number of great-grandchildren.
Notes:
Billy Gene Coker
Oct 4, 1923 - Jan 7, 1989
Billy Coker
Billy Coker, 65, of Corsicana, died Jan. 7, 1989 in Dallas.
Services are 2 p.m. Monday at the Corley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. B.
F. Risinger, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
He was born Oct. 4, 1923 in Corsicana. He was a hardware salesman and
lifetime resident of Corsicana.
Survivors include his wife, Jessie May Coker of Corsicana; two sisters,
Jo McClanahan of Corsicana, and Jackie Redford of Corpus Christi.
Notes:
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Billy Coker
Billy Coker, 65, of Corsicana, died Jan. 7. 1989, in Dallas.
Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Corley Funeral Chapel, with the
Rev. B.F. Risinger Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
He was born Oct. 4, 1923 in Corsicana.
He is survived by his wife, Jessie Mae Coker of Corsicana; two sisters,
Jo McClanahan, of Corsicana, and Jackie Redford, of Corpus Christi.
Pallbearers will be Bill Davis, Bill Honea, John Slate, Jimmie Parks,
Alvie Armstrong and Clarence Bonner.
Notes:
Jewel Natalie "Nat" (Banks)
Kirkland
Jun 17, 1902 - Jan 9, 1989
Jewel (Nat) Kirland
Jewel (Nat) Kirkland, 86, of Kerens, died Jan 9, 1989.
Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Paschal Funeral Home in Kerens.
She is survived by one son, Jack Kirkland, of Corsicana; one brother,
Freddie Banks, of Kernes, and one sister, Bama Miller, of Trinidad.
Notes:
Wendell
Wayne Putman, Sr.
Apr 26, 1922 - Jan 7, 1989
Wendell W. Putman, Sr.
Wendell Wayne Putman, Sr., 66, of Navarro Mills, died Jan. 7, 1989, in
the VA Hospital in Dallas.
Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Corley Funeral Chapel, with the
Rev. J.O. Lawler officiating. Burial will be in
Dresden Cemetery.
He was born April 26, 1922, at Navarro Mills. He was the son of an early
pioneer family, the late Lee and Eva Clark Putman.
He was a retired General Motors mechanic, a rancher, and a member of the
Methodist Church. He served in the U.S. Air Force during
World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Wyvonne Putman, of Navarro Mills; one
daughter, Patrice Flint, of Wylie; one son Wendell Wayne Putman Jr., of
Corsicana; grandson, Elliott Flint, of Wylie; brother, Clark Putman, of
Navarro Mills; two sisters, Oleta Onstott, of Navarro Mills, and
Margaret McCullouch, of Lubbock; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Don Cunningham, Jackie Thomas, Bill "Boots" Merrick,
Sonny Slater, N.J. Goodman and Marcus Melton.
Notes:
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Corsicana Daily Sun - Jan 9, 1989
- From the collection of Pat Bunch, posted by
Edward L.
Williams
- SSDI: WENDELL W PUTMAN 26 Apr 1922 07 Jan 1989 76679 (Purdon,
Navarro, TX) (none specified) 463-26-6656 Texas
- TXDI: Putman Wendell W. 01-07-1989 DALLAS M
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WWII Biography
Mary Ruth
McMillan
Nov 1, 1919 - Jan 8, 1989
Mary Ruth McMillan
Mrs. Mary Ruth McMillan, 69, of Corsicana, died Jan. 8, 1989, at Park
Row Nursing Center.
Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Corley Funeral Chapel, with the
Rev. Horace Crowder officiating. Graveside services will be 1 p.m.
Tuesday in the Richland [Restland?]
Memorial Park in Dallas.
She was born Nov 1, 1919 in Corsicana. She was a retired secretary
for Family Services and a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.
She is survived by one daughter, Patricia McMillan, of Dallas; one son,
Tim McMillan, of Barry; one sister, Vera Crabb, of Corsicana; one
sister-in-law, Jo Burkholder, of Corsicana; and two nephews, T. J.
Burkholder and Jerry Burkholder, both of Corsicana.
Pallbearers will be Tony Stevens, Nelson Galaway, T.J. Burkholder, Jery
Burkholder and Charles Washburn
Notes:
Bobby G. McKay
Jan 18, 1942 - Jan 8, 1989
Bobby G. McKay, 47, of Corsicana died Jan. 8, 1989, in Teague.
Services will be at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home in Mexia Wednesday, Jan
11, 1989, at 11 a.m. with burial in Wortham.
He was born Jan 18, 1942, in Cameron and lived most of his life in
Corsicana where he worked as a gas station attendant and as a plumber.
He is survived by his wife, Lucille Murphy McKay of Corsicana; two
daughters, Pam Smith of Hearne and Debra Perry of Wagarville, AL; tw
sons, Terry McKay of Corsicana and Bobby McKay Jr. of Mexia; five
grandchildren; his parents, Jeff McKay of Hearne and Lucille Talafuse of
Brownwood; five brothers, William, James and Steve McKay, all of Hearne,
David McKay of New Waverly and William Silkie of Rockdale; four sisters,
Linda McKay of Franklin, Louise Alexander and Peggy Silkie, both of
Cameron, and Linda Fikes of Rosebud; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be James Murphy, Scotty Price, L. D. Patterson, Elton,
Steven and Robert Raney.
Notes:
Vernon Ray
Thomason
Sep 9, 1895 - Jan 8, 1989
Vernon R. Thomason
Vernon R. Thomason, 93, of Corsicana, died Jan. 8, 1989, at the Twilight
Nursing Home.
Services will be 3:30 p.m. Monday at the Corley Funeral Chapel, with the
Rev. B.F. Risinger Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the
Oakwood Cemetery.
He was born Sept 9, 1895, in Navarro County and was a lifelong resident
of the county.
Notes:
Lucy Augusta (Mayo) Fullen
May 20, 1901 - Jan 9, 1989
Mrs. Lucy Augusta Fullen
Mrs. Lucy Augusta Fullen, of Galveston, died in Galveston.
Services will be 9 a.m. Wednesday in
Richland Cemetery.
Officiating will be Russell Bankes. Corley Funeral Home is in charge of
local arrangements.
Her husband, Opie Harold Fullen, preceded her in death Jan. 8, 1976.
She is survived by two sons, Bobby Fullen and Bill Fullen, both of
Galveston; one daughter, Mrs. Joe Kiff of Texas City; a number of
grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one brother, Eugene Mayo.
Notes:
Ivey Gertrude (Whitaker) Rainge/Rains-Cranford
Mar 18, 1910 - Jan 9, 1989
Mrs. Gertrude Cranford
Mrs. Gertrude Cranford, 78, of Corsicana, died Jan. 9, 1989 at
Navarro Regional Hospital.
Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Church of God, with the Rev.
Clyde Franks officiating. Burial will be in
Modrall Cemetery. Corley
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
She was born March 18, 1910 in Aquilla, and had lived most of her life
in Corsicana. She was a member of the Church of God.
She is survived by two daughters, Geraldine O'shay and Mildred
Kuykendall, both of Corsicana; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren;
one great-great-grandson; two brothers, Odis Whitaker, of Corsicana, and
David Whitaker of Garland; two sisters, Violet Cranford, of Dallas, and
Adell Bryson, of Corsicana; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Ronnie Kuykendall, Jack Kuykendall, Roger
Kuykendall, J.D. Kuykendall, Tracy Kuykendall and Mike O'shay.
Honorary pallbearer will be Sammy Joe Sharp Jr.
Notes:
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Corsicana Daily Sun - Jan 10, 1989
- From the collection of Pat Bunch, posted by
Edward L.
Williams
- TXDI: Cranford, Ivey Gertrude; 01-09-1989; Navarro; Female
- SSDI: Gertrude W. Cranford; 18 Mar 1910 - Jan 1989; 75110
Corsicana, Navarro, TX; 464-07-3386; Texas
Rutha Tolliver
abt 1896 - Jan 8, 1989
Rutha Tolliver
Mrs. Rutha Tolliver, 93, of Kerens died Jan. 8, 1989 at Navarro Regional
Hospital.
Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Samaria Baptist Church in Kerens
with the Revs. L. L. Conner, Hem Jones and Bruce Bradford officiating.
Burial will be in Samaria
Cemetery under the direction of the Brown's Mortuary in Malakoff.
She was a housewife and a member of the Samaria Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Rella Lynn of Milford, and R. D. Carter
of Kerens; one son, Walter Tolliver of Malakoff; a daughter-in-law,
Annie B. Tolliver of Kerens; six grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Marion Marks, Andrew Bradford, J.B. Brown Kelvin
Townsel, Karl Johnston and Burton Sneed.
Notes:
Johnnie Lee
abt 1924 - Jan 11, 1989
Johnnie Lee
Johnnie Lee, 65, of Corsicana died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 1989, at the
Veterans Administration Hospital in Waco.
Wake services will be at 7 p.m. Friday at the Ross and Johnson Mortuary
Chapel. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at the Ross and Johnson Mortuary
Chapel. Burial will follow in the
Woodland Cemetery. The
Elder Curtis Johnson will officiate.
Lee was a veteran of World War
II.
He is survived by one daughter, Cherrie J. Herron, of Dallas; one son,
Johnnie Ray Lee, of Corsicana; five grandchildren; one brother, Tommy
Lee of Corsicana; two sisters, Frankie Anderson of Corsicana and Birdie
Mae Johnson of Houston; and three step-children, Janet Davis, Yolanda
Hubbard and Marcus Lee, all of Corsicana.
Notes:
Judy D. Dunbar
d. Jan 12, 1989
Judy D. Dunbar
Judy D. Dunbar, of Midland, died Jan. 12, 1989 in Midland.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Holey Trinity
Episcopal Church in Midland. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday
at Oakwood Cemetery with
Rev. Michael Metcalf officiating. Corley Funeral Home is in charge of
the arrangements.
She is survived by her husband, Don Dunbar Jr. of Midland; three sons,
Son Dunbar III, of Midland, David Dunbar of Midland, and Douglas Dunbar
of Houston; two daughters, Kathleen Dunbar, of Midland, Heather Dunbar
of Columbia, S.C.; her mother C.A. Dipuccio of Granite Sholes, Texas and
one brother, Charles A. Dippuccio, of Santa Fe, Texas.
Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Midland Inc. 911 W. Texas,
Midland, Texas 79701.
Notes:
Philip
"Phil" Grimmett Sr.
Mar 19, 1902 - Jan 10, 1989
Philip (Phil) Grimmett Sr.
Philip (Phil) Grimmett Sr., 86, died Jan. 10, 1989 in Lubbock.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel with the
Rev. Mike Walker officiating. Burial will follow in the Laurel Land
Memorial Park. Laurel Land Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements.
He was born March 19, 1902 in Frost.
Survivors include his wife, Cassie Mae Grimmett of Lubbock; two sons,
Philip E. Grimmett Jr., of Lubbock, and Walter C. Grimmett of Garland;
seven grandchildren, Todd Grimmett of Dallas, Brad Grimmett of
Albuquerque, NM., Lee Grimmett of Lubbock, Tim Grimmett of Orangeville,
CA., Jan Grimmett of Bedford, Rhonda Lewis of Irving and Sheryl Allen of
Arkansas City, KS.; seven great-grandchildren.
Notes:
Heather Ann
Youngblood
May 28, 1976 - Jan 9, 1989
 Heather Ann Youngblood, 12, of Carson City, Nev., died Jan. 9,
1989 in Carson City. She was born May 28, 1976 in Washington state and
lost her fight to live to cancer.
She will lie in state at Corley Funeral Home for family and friends to
pay respects from Saturday morning until service time.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery with the Rev. Wayne Mahoney officiating.
Survivors include, her parents, Donna and Jim Schumacher of Carson City,
Nev.; a sister, Shannon Marie Youngblood of Carson City, Nev.; a
brother, Jason Graham of Dayton, Nev.; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Clifford Price of Richland; great-grandmother, Mrs. Annie Lee Price of
Broken Arrow, Okla.; an uncle, Danny Price of Purdon; and aunt, Mrs.
Terry Lynn Blakeslee of Dallas; and a cousin, Valorie Ann Price of
Purdon.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Rosco
Mahoney and Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Price, all of Corsicana.
Pallbearers will be Orville Montgomery, Tommy Mahoney, Marlin Mahoney,
Glenn Blakeslee, Eddie Price and Danny Price. |
Notes:
Tyrel Wood
French
1988 - Jan 13, 1989
Tyrel Wood French
Tyrel Wood French, 5 months, of Maybank, died Jan. 13, 1989.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Sunday in the
Prairie Point Cemetery,
with Raymond Lozana officiating. Paschal Funeral Home is in charge
of the arrangements.
He is survived by his parents, Billy and Renee French of Maybank; one
sister, Tasha Lanae French, of Mayband; grandparents, Gary and Mildred
Mayo, of Maybank, and S.T. and
Hazel French of Kerens; and one great-grandmother, Elsie Roberts, of
Kerens.
Notes:
Mary Lillian
(VanDyke) Hamilton
May 23, 1903 - Jan 14, 1989
Mary L. Hamilton
Mrs. Mary L. Hamilton, 85, of Corsicana, died Jan.14, 1989, at her
residence.
Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Second Avenue Baptist Church,
with the Rev. Don Shultz officiating. Burial will be in the
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Corley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by her husband, P.W. Hamilton, of Corsicana; four sons,
Virgel F. Hamilton, of Waco, Wayne Hamilton, Jr. and Aaron Hamilton,
both of Roswell, N.M., and Nathan Hamilton, of Albuquerque, N.M.; four
daughters, Mrs. Ruth Schoonover, of Angleton, and Dorothy Little,
Barbara Day and Nelma Ruth Goodyear, all of Roswell, N.M., five
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Dennis Harton, Earl Sitton, Kevin Schoonover, Eric
Maxwell, Ronnie Cook, and Wayne Baird.
Notes:
Minnie
Gertrude Smith
Oct 31, 1921 - Jan 15, 1989
Minnie G. Smith
Minnie G. Smith, 67, of Corsicana died Jan. 15, 1989 at Navarro Regional
Hospital.
Services will be 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home
with the Revs. Curtis Lee and Dr. Charles Rice officiating. Burial will
be in Eureka Cemetery.
She was a member of the Eureka United Methodist Church and was retired
from the Gibson's Discount Stores.
Survivors include one son, J.W. Smith of Corsicana; two daughters,
Carole Wossum of Corsicana, and Polly Fowler of Mansfield; 10
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Charles Harris, John Singleton, Bennie Singleton,
Ronnie Wylie, Bobby Singleton, and Moses Ramirez.
In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Eureka United Methodist
Church or a favorite charity.
Notes:
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Corsicana Daily Sun - Jan 16, 1989
- From the collection of Pat Bunch, posted by
Edward L.
Williams
- SSDI: MINNIE G SMITH; 31 OCT 1921; 15 JAN 1989; 75110
Corsicana, Navarro, TX; 462-34-9779, Texas
- TXDI: Smith, Minnie Gertrude; 01-15-1989; Navarro; Female
Lonnie Mitchell
Jul 16, 1908 - Jan 15, 1989
Lonnie Mitcell, 80 of Corsicana died Jan. 15, 1989 at Mel-Haven
Nursing Home. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Corley
Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Mitchell Williams will officiate. Burial will
be in Resthaven Memorial Park.
He was born July 16, 1908 in Tupelo. He was a lifelong resident of
Navarro County. He was a retired farmer.
He is survived by his wife, Beulah, Mitchell, of Corsicana; one sister,
Ione Love of Houston.
Pallbearers will be Byron Kirby, Jim Parker, Lee Holsey, Will Hashop,
Webb Ray and Tommy Wheeler.
Notes:
Robert Blackmon Taylor, Mrs.
Aug 30, 1895 - Jan 18, 1989
Mrs. Robert Taylor
Mrs. Robert Blackmon Taylor, 93, of Corsicana, died Jan 18, 1989,
at her residence.
Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at the Corley Funeral Chapel, with the
Rev. David Pittenger officiating. Burial will be in the
Oakwood Cemetery.
She was born Aug 30, 1895, in Eureka and moved to Corsicana in the early
1900s. She was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church, past regent
of James Blair Chapter NSDAR and a graduate of Corsicana High School.
During her life, she took part in many community activities and was
active in the work of her church. She was associated with Willette
Greenlee Interiors, Hamilton House and Daiches Jewelry.
She is survived by one daughter, Cynthia T. O'Connell, of Corsicana; one
son, John F. Taylor Sr., of Corsicana; six grandchildren; six
great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren;
Pallbearers will be B. L. Bradford, Dr. C. David Campbell, C.M.
Gillespie Jr., R.L. Hamilton, Dr. Robert A. Lang and William J. McKie.
Memorials may be made to the Henry Walker Fund, Westminster Presbyterian
Church in Corsicana.
Notes:
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Corsicana Daily Sun - Jan 19, 1989
- From the collection of Pat Bunch, posted by
Edward L.
Williams
- TXDI: Taylor, Robert Blackmon; 01-18-1989; Navarro, Female
- SSDI: ROBERT B TAYLOR; 30 Aug 1895; 18 Jan 1989; 75110
(Corsicana, Navarro, TX); 453-10-1134; Texas
Ella Mae
Armstrong
Dec 15, 1918 - Jan 18, 1989
Ella Mae Armstrong
Ella Mae Armstrong, 70, of Corsicana, died Jan 18, 1989, at Navarro
Regional Hospital.
Quiet hour will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Scott Funeral Home
Chapel. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Church of the Living
God P.G.T., with Elder Raymond Cross officiating. Burial will be in
Samaria Cemetery in Kerens.
Scott Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by five sons, Clifton Whiteside and L.B. Armstrong, both
of Dallas, J.B. Armstrong, of Las Vegas, Nev., and Finis Armstrong and
B.T. Armstrong, both of Corsicana; 12 grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives.
Pallbearers will be Curtis Dunbar, Harold Jackson, Charles Walker and
Don Wadley.
Notes:
-
Corsicana Daily Sun - Jan 19, 1989
- From the collection of Pat Bunch, posted by
Edward L.
Williams
- SSDI: Ella M. Armstrong; 15 Dec 1918; Jan 1989; 75110
(Corsicana, Navarro, TX) 464-52-1659
Emma Smith Russ
Jul 22, 1909 - Jan 1, 1989
Mrs. Emma Jean Smith Russ, 79, of Mexia, formerly of Corsicana, died
Jan. 1, 1989 in a Waco Hospital.
Services were Jan. 3 at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in
Mexia with the Rev. Rick Young and the Rev. Tom Prentiss officiating.
Interment was in the Mexia Cemetery. Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home in Mexia
was in charge of arrangements.
She lived in Corsicana 28 years and was married to Dr. William T. Shell
Jr. She was born July 22, 1909 in Mexia, and was an artist and poet. In
1979, she had a book of poetry and paintings, “I Find My Answer There”,
published.
Survivors include her husband, Maurie Russ of Chicago; two daughters,
Mrs. Sandra S. Curtis of Dallas and Mrs. Arlis S. Watson of Austin; two
grandsons and three granddaughters.
Pallbearers were Kelly Kawthon, Pete Kawthon Jr., J. Fort Smith Jr.,
Billy Jack Curtis, Harold Watson, Tres Watson, and Bill Watson.
Honorary pallbearers were Blake Smith Jr. and Duffield Smith.
Notes:
Danny Clifton
Mosley
Oct 3, 1935 - Jan 14, 1989
Danny C. Moseley
Danny C. Moseley, 53, of Dallas died at his residence Jan. 15,
1989.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Officiating will be the Rev. Wayne Mahoney. Burial will be at
Rest Haven Cemetery.
Survivors are his mother Bernice Moseley of Corsicana and several uncles
and aunts.
Jan 16, 1989
Notes:
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Corsicana Daily Sun - Jan 16, 1989
- From the collection of Pat Bunch, posted by
Edward L.
Williams
- TXBI: MOSLEY DANNY CLIFTON 10-3-1935 m NAVARRO MARY BERNICE
THORN ALBERT W. MOSELY
- TXDI: Mosley Danny Clifton 01-14-1989 DALLAS Male
Michael McAdams
abt 1968 - Jan 15, 1989
Michael McAdams
Michael McAdams, 21, of Corsicana died Jan. 15 1989. Services are
pending at Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
McAdams was a
1985 graduate of Corsicana High School.
Survivors include his mother, Wanda McAdams of Corsicana; four brothers,
Albert Reginald and Terrance McAdams, all of Corsicana, and Anthony
McAdams of Arizona; two sisters, Joette and Rewa McAdams, both of
Corsicana; maternal grandmother, Margaret Baty of Corsicana; paternal
grandfather, Albert McAdams of Corsicana.
Notes:
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Michael McAdam
Michael McAdam, 21, of Corsicana, died Jan. 15, 1989 at Navarro
Regional Hospital.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church
with the Rev. T.W. Metlock officiating. Burial will be at
Woodland Cemetery. Ross and
Johnson Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Wake service will be at 7
p.m. Friday.
Survivors include his mother, Wanda McAdam of Corsicana; four brothers,
Albert McAdam, Reginald Cade, Terrance McAdam, all of Corsicana, and
Anthony McAdam of Arizona; two sisters, Joette McAdam and Rewa Cade,
both of Corsicana; maternal grandmother, Margaret Baty of
Corsicana; paternal grandfather, Albert McAdam of Corsicana.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Coleman, Robert Gross, Jerald Fielder, Robert
Sneed, Terry Crawford, and Bobby Wallace.
Notes:
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Wreck claims life of local man
My Marc McDonald
Daily Sun Staff Writer
A Corsicana man was killed and one person injured in a one-car
accident which occurred at 9:20 pm. Sunday in the 1900 block of East
Fifth.
Michael McAdams, 22, of Corsicana was pronounced dead about 10:30
p.m. after an accident in which the car he was riding in with three
other persons struck a mailbox and rolled over. A police report said
he died of a broken neck and massive internal injuries.
Another occupant of the vehicle, Roderick Armstrong, 21, of
Corsicana was admitted to Navarro Regional Hospital with bruises
where he reamins today in fair condition. Neither the driver of the
vehicle, Steven Dwaye Felder, 21, of Corsicana or the car's other
occupant, Sherri Glover, 18, of Rice were injured.
Officers from both the Corsicana Police Department and the Corsicana
Fire Department responded to the accident scene. Fire department
personnel had to use metal cutters to free the occupants of the back
seat, Armstrong and McAdams, who were pinned inside the wreckage.
According to a police report, the accident occurred when Felder lost
control of the vehicle, a 1985 maroon Ford Mustang near the
intersection of East Fifth and N. Sylvan after "traveling in excess
of the posted 30 mph speed zone."
The report states that after the car's brakes locked, the car left
the roadway, striking a mailbox, then a concrete culvert, which
caused the car to go airborn for about 15 feet. The report states
the vchicle bounced and went airborn for another 22 feet, before
rolling over and landing in a driveway.
A spokesman with Ross and Johnson Mortuary said services for McAdams
are pending.
A Navarro County District Attorney's Office spokesman said his
office has not determined whether charges will be filed against the
driver.
Notes:
Willie Jones Sr.
abt 1911 - Jan 18, 1989
Willie Jones Sr.
Willie Jones Sr., 78, of Corsicana died Saturday, Jan. 14, 1989,
at his home. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, 1989, at
Taylor’s Memorial Church of God in Christ.
Burial will be in Woodland
Cemetery and Ross and Johnson Mortuary will be in charge of
arrangements. Wake services will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Jones is retired from Tom’s Foods, Inc.
Survivors include his wife, Mable Jones of Corsicana; two daughters,
Ellam Mae Jefferson and Annie B. Jones, both of Dallas; one son, Willie
Jones, Jr., of Corsicana; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 8
step-children; and one sister, Ollie Mae Ward, of Big Sandy
Notes:
Charles Frazer
abt 1924 - Jan 15, 1989
Charles Frazer died Jan. 15 at the VA Hospital in Dallas. Services
are pending with the Griffin-Roughton funeral home.
He is survived by three sons, Jason and Bruce Frazier, both of Colorado,
Dennis Frazer of California, one sister, Carol Sutte, of Chicago and
three grandchildren.
Jan 16, 1989
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Charles Fraser, 65, of Corsicana died Jan. 15, 1989, at the Veteran’s
Administration Hospital in Dallas.
Services will be at 7 p.m. tonight at the Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Officiating will be Dr. David Hale. Burial will be in Chicago.
Survivors include three sons: Jason and Bruce of Colorado, Dennis of
California; a sister, Carol Sutte, of Chicago; a brother-in-law, Grant
Myers of Richardson; a nephew, Eric Myers of Corsicana and three
grandchildren.
Notes:
John Irving Watkins
II
Oct. 1, 1942 - Mar 9, 2007
John Watkins
John Watkins, 63, of Odessa went to be with our Lord on Friday,
March 9, 2007. He was a longtime employee of Huntsman for 36 years and
retired in 1998.
John passed away peacefully at his residence in Odessa after a long
courageous battle with ALS, also known as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease.”
His passion in life was his wife, kids, grandkids and his Lord and
Savior. He was a member of Odessa Tabernacle Church.
John’s loving, devoted wife and caretaker Diann spent the last few years
by his side like a comforting and caring angel taking care of his needs
in their home.
Her children would like to honor her at this time for all her hard work,
for exampling unconditional love, commitment to their marriage for
better or worse and in sickness and health. We love, honor and cherish
you Mom for taking wonderful care of our Dad.
We would also like to thank and express our utmost gratitude to John’s
friend/caregiver Mary Porris, and the many caring nurses of Nurses
Unlimited, Hospice, Interim Odessa Physical Therapy, family members who
helped and numerous caring friends for their prayers, food offerings and
encouragement during a most difficult time. Thank you and may God bless
you all abundantly.
John was born in Corsicana on Oct. 1, 1942 to Ollie and Hazel Watkins.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Diann Watkins of Odessa; two
children, son John Watkins and his wife Dana of Mansfield and daughter
Kristy Lomax and husband Mark of Odessa; brother, Gene Watkins of
Houston; and sister, Gay Burleson and husband Bill of Corsicana. John
had seven grandchildren, Baby Justin/deceased, Kate, Kristin and
Heather, Jay, Madeleine and Jordan. He also had two great-grandchildren,
Lauren and Landon, and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and
countless friends.
A family visitation will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at Frank
Wilson Funeral Directors.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 12, at Odessa
Tabernacle Church with Doug Hergert officiating. Burial will be at
Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be David Elkins, John Stanley, E.P. Gaston, Bobby
Gilbreath, Calvin Lawson and Guy Gortney.
Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors, Odessa
Notes:
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John Irvin Watkins
Odessa John Irvin Watkins, 63, of Odessa, died Friday, March 9, 2007, in
Odessa.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Odessa Tabernacle Church with Doug
Herget officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements are by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
He was born in Corsicana.
Survivors Wife, Diann Watkins of Odessa; son, John Watkins of Mansfield;
daughter, Kristy Lomax of Odessa; brother, Gene Watkins of Houston;
sister, Gay Burleson of Corsicana; seven grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren.
Notes:
Vernel Colbert
Jr.
abt 1972 - Feb 24, 2007
Vernel Colbert Jr., 35, of Streetman passed away Saturday, Feb. 24,
2007, in Goodlow. Service will be 1 p.m. today at Mount B. Zion Baptist
Church in Goodlow with the Rev. Nathan Carter, pastor, officiating and
the Rev. Johnny Moss as eulogist. Arrangements by Scott Funeral Home.
Notes:
Marvin Aldredge
abt 1971 - 1989
Student dies of apparent suicide
An 18 year-old- Kerens High School student died Monday afternoon about 1
p.m. of an apparent suicide in the school’s gym during a P.E. class.
Marvin Aldredge, a junior, was discovered by two students in the
weightroom area of the boy’s dressing room. He apparently hung himself
by suspending a rope through some of the weight equipment in the
dressing room, according to school officials.
Emergency crews and members of the Navarro County Sherriff’s department
were called to the scene. Aldredge’s body was taken to Dallas where an
autopsy is being performed, by order of Pct. 2 Justice of the Peace,
Badie Stewart.
The student had been living with the Jack Marshall family in Kerens
since Dec. 13. He was originally from Celina, where his family still
resides.
According to superintendent of Kerens schools, Lloyd Smith, the student
had been told that he was to visit with one of the school’s counselors
at the beginning of the P.E. class, but Alderdge never made the
appointment.
“This is very tragic no matter where it happens,” said Smith of the
incident, “but because he had lived here such a short time, much of his
(Aldredge’s) situation remains a mystery to us.”
According to Smith, the school district is standing ready with trained
counselors to speak with the students concerning the tragedy.
“We are going to be evaluating the situation today and will see what we
feel that we need to do in order to meet the needs of the individual
students,” Smith said “We will do what we have to in order to help the
students get through this.” Funeral services for Aldredge are still
pending at this time.
Notes:
Grace
Elizabeth (Meredith) Jones
abt 1911 - Jan 15, 1989
Grace Meredith Jones
Grace Meredith Jones, 78, of Dawson died Jan. 15, 1989 in Hubbard
Hospital.
Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Dawson.
The Rev. Paul Thompson and Rev. D. Keith Beck will officiate. Interment
will be in the Dawson Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Wade
Funeral Home in Hubbard.
She lived in Dawson most of her life, where she was a member of the
First Baptist Church and Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 1046. She
was the organist for the church and for the Wade Funeral Home.
Survivors include one daughter, Carol Jones, of Tacoma, Wash.; one
stepdaughter, Jada Nobles, of Red Oak, Texas; three brothers, J.T.
Meredith, of Dawson, Robert K. Meredith of New Hampshire, and James
Meredith of Plano; four sisters, Maypearl Murphy of Holt, Mo., Mell
Gorhum, of Dawson, Goldie Rowan, of Dawson and Wanda Meredith of
Corsicana.
Notes:
James ‘Jim’
E. Willett
Nov 5, 1946 - Mar 8, 2007
James “Jim” E. Willett, age 60, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2007, at
his home in Rice surrounded by his family. He was born Nov. 5, 1946, in
Brownwood to James Edwin and Marion Willett. He graduated from Arlington
Heights High School in 1965, was a charter member and past president of
the Rice High School Booster Club and was known as the voice of the Rice
Bulldogs. He was an avid athletic supporter of the Rice Bulldogs. Jim
loved to laugh and he loved a good joke. He served in the U.S. Army
during the Vietnam conflict. He
married Mary Stephens on June 10, 1978 in Arlington. Jim was an
Arlington police officer for 10 years and acted as the first public
information officer for the Arlington Police Department for three years
before being recruited by the Southland Corporation for their Public
Relations Department. Over the next eight years he worked first for WFAA/Channel
8 and then at KDFW/Channel 4 as news editor. He returned to law
enforcement in 2001 to the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Department and
served as a chief deputy of personnel, training, recruitment and
community relations. Jim retired due to his illness in 2003.
Survivors include his loving wife, Mary Willett of Rice; daughter,
Maurissa Willett of Rice; son, James R. Willett of Rice; brother Ron
Willett of Arlington, Va.; sister, Caroline Carson of Fort Worth; and
numerous nieces and nephews and countless friends and loved ones. Jim
was preceded in death by his parents, James and Marion Willett.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 14,
Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home Chapel in Ennis with David Barrett
and Harold Elliott officiating. Interment will follow at Myrtle
Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, at
Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home in Ennis.
Arrangements by Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home, Ennis.
Notes:
Marie Garrett
Jul 23, 1913 - Jan 17, 1989
Mrs. Foy L. Garrett
Mrs. Foy L. (Marie) Garrett, 75, of Corsicana died Jan. 17, 1989, at
Navarro Regional Hospital.
Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at the Corley Funeral Chapel, with the
Rev. B. F. Risinger Jr. officiating. Burial will be in
Resthaven Memorial Park.
She was born July 23, 1913, in Windom and had lived in Corsicana for 42
years. She was a retired school teacher and a member of the First
Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Foy L. Garrett, of Kingwood; one
granddaughter, Kimberly Garrett, of Kingwood; and one grandson Todd
Garrett, of Kingwood.
Pallbearers will be Ed Blackburn, George Watkins, Bob Hodges, Robert W.
Gladney, Robert Etzel and Robert Lee.
Notes:
Thelma
(Allen) Horton
Mar 23, 1905 - Jan 18, 1989
Mrs. Thelma Horton
Mrs. Thelma Horton, 83, Dallas, died Wednesday morning, Jan. 18, 1989,
in Dallas.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Keever Chapel in Ennis. The
Rev. Bill Hughes of Rice will officiate and interment will be in Myrtle
Cemetery, Ennis. J.E. Keever Morturary will be in charge of
arrangements.
She was born March 23, 1905, in Ennis, the daughter of Oliver and Minnie
Landrum Allen. She was reared in Emhouse and trained as a nurse at
Scott and White Hospital in Temple where she received her RN.
She was married to Alfred Horton May 17, 1935. After their marriage,
they lived in Alma. In 1940 the couple moved to Dallas and in 1946
returned to a farm near Alma. Mr Horton preceded her in death n 1972 and
then she moved to Dallas where she resided with her son. She was a
member of the Hayne Memorial Methodist Church in Rice.
She is survived by one son, Kenneth Horton and wife, Jureta, of Dallas;
two grandchildren of Dallas; two brothers, Hugh Allen of Corsicna and
L.L. Allen of Kemp; and one sister, Nadine Taylor of Tomball.
Notes:
Tommy Martin
Jul 9, 1912 - Jan 19, 1989
Tommy Martin
Tommy Martin, 74, formerly of Corsicana, died Jan. 19, 1989 at the
Dallas-Fort Worth Medical Center in Grand Prairie.
Services will be Saturday at the First Independent Baptist Church with
the Rev. Kennedy Young officiating. Burial will be in the Elm Flatt
Cemetery in Powell. Ross and Johnson Mortuary is in charge of
arrangements.
Survivors include a brother, David Jack Williams; one sister, Mrs.
Mattie Nash of Dallas; two nieces, Della Steward of Corsicana and Julia
Duncan of Grand Prairie.
Notes:
Tabitha
Ann (Nolan) Watson
abt 1953 - Jan 19, 1989
Tabitha Ann Watson
Tabitha Ann Watson, 36, of Corsicana, died Jan 19, 1989, at Navarro
Regional Hospital.
Services are pending at Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
She is survived by three daughters, Vivian D. Nolan, Anglea Nolan and
Regina D. Nolan, all of Corsicana; mother and step-father, Brandon and
Arthur Bonner, both of Corsicana; five brothers, Nokomis J. Williams,
Edward E. Nolan, Joe Willie Nolan, Tyrone Bonner and Arthur Bonner III;
and three sisters, Annie L. Long, Evangeline Carter and Francis M.
Bonner.
Notes:
Gail Luanna
Taylor
Mar 21, 1971 - Jan 30, 1989
Gail Luanna Taylor
Gail Luanna Taylor, 17, of Blooming Grove, died Jan 30, 1989, at the
Children's Hospital in Dallas.
Services are pending with Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Blooming
Grove.
She was a cheerleader and a junior at Blooming Grove High School.
She is survived by her mother, Helen Taylor, of Blooming Grove; three
brothers, Dale Taylor, of Arlongton, and Ty Taylor and Aubrey Taylor,
both of Blooming Grove; two sisters, Teressa Olibe, of Dallas, and Cori
Taylor, of Portland, Ore.; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey
Willhelm, of Barry.
Notes:
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Gail Luanna Taylor
Gail Luanna Taylor, 17, of Blooming Grove, died Jan 30, 1989, at
Children's Hospital in Dallas.
Her body will lie in state at the Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in
Blooming Grove until noon Thursday. Services will be 3 p.m. Thursday at
Griffin-Roughto Funeral Home in Corsicana with John Kinnaird and Max
Morto officiating. Burial will be in
Rose Hill Cemetery in
Blooming Grove.
Miss Taylor was born in Portland, Ore., March 25, 1971, and moved to
Texas when she was 3 years old. She was a junior at Blooming Grove High
School. She was a cheerleader and voted Most Lion Spirited by her
classmates. She received an achievement award for the 1987 and 1988
school years and she was a member of the Navarro Baptist Church. She
lost a 3-year battle to cancer.
Survivors include her mother, Helen Taylor, of Blooming Grove; three
brothers, Dale Taylor, of Arlington, and Ty Tayor and Aubrey Taylor,
both of Blooming Grove; two sisters, Teessa Olive, of Dallas, and Cori
Taylor, of Portland, Ore.; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey
Willhelm, of Barry.
Pallbearers will be Nathan Bowling, Tony Warren, Phillip Tunnel, Chris
Cotton, Aaron Putmank and Brent Milton.
Memorials may be made to the Children's Cancer Fund of Dallas, 5956
Sherry Lane Suite 1000, Dallas, Texas 75225
Notes:
Joy Fayrene
(Lancaster) Abbe
Jul 1, 1933 - Jan 30, 1989
Faye Abbie
Faye Abbie, 55 of Kerens, died Jan 30, 1989 at Navarro Regional
Hospital.
Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Pentecostal Tabernacle of Truth in
Kerens with Bro. Jimmy Munns and Bro. Otis Munns officiating. Burial
will follow at Prairie
Point Cemetery.
She was born July 1, 1933 in Navarro County to Ben Lancaster and Estelle
Holliman.
Survivors include her husband, Jimmie Abbie of Kerens; two daughters,
Connie Steele of Tyler and Annette Farmer of Corsicana; father,
Ben Lancaster, of Kerens; three
brothers, Denver Lancaster and Bob Lancaster, both of Kerens, and Dan
Lancaster of Athens; four sisters, Aline Robertson, Geraldine McGlaun
and Nell Combs, all of Kerens, and Bennie Boon of San Antonio; and six
grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Billy Abbe, Tommy Abbe, Chris Abbe, Ricky Lancaster,
Mike Lancaster and Roy Kamp.
Paschall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Notes:
Ruby Lee White
abt 1920 - Jan 29, 1989
Ruby Lee White
Mrs. Ruby Lee White, 69, of Corsicana died Jan 29, 1989 at her
residence.
Services are pending at Ross & Johnson Mortuary.
Survivors include one sister, Ida Odum of Sylacauga, Ala.; one niece,
Wilda Odum Roy of The Colony, Texas.
Notes:
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Ruby Lee White
Mrs. Ruby Lee White
Mrs. Ruby Lee White, 69, of Corsicana, died Jan. 29, 1989, at her
residence.
Wake services will be 7 p.m. Friday. Funeral services will be 11 a.m.
Saturday at the Bethel A.M.E. Church, with the Rev. Howard Johnson
officiating. Burial will be in the Sylycauga Cemetery in
Sylycauga, Ala. Ross and Johnson Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by one sister, Ida Mae Odum, of Sylycauga, Ala.; and one
niece, Wilda Odum Roy, of The Colony, Texas.
Notes:
Joseph Franklin "Jodie" Bassham
Sep 18, 1912 - Jan 22, 1989
Jodie Bassham
Jodie Bassham, 76, of Corsicana, died Jan 22, 1989 at Navarro Regional
Hospital.
Services were 2 p.m. Monday at Paschal Funeral Home in Kerens, with the
Revs. T. F. Donald and David Williams officiating.
Burial was at Prairie
Point Cemetery.
Born in Kaufman County, Bassham had lived at 408 Northwood Blvd., in
Corsicana, for the past 50 years. He was a member of the First Assembly
of God Church and was retired from the Corsicana Cotton Mill.
Survivors include his wife, Nadine Bassham, of Corsicana; one daughter,
Geenda McCanlis of Deer Park, N.Y.; one granddaughter, Stephanie
McCanlis of Deer Park, N.Y.; one brother, Holton Bassham of Corsicana;
and a number of nieces and nephews.
Nephews served as pallbearers.
Notes:
Ilene
(Pugh) Pinkston-Marsh
Mar 13, 1909 - Jan 22, 1989
Ilene P. Marsh
Ilene P. Marsh of Corsicana died Jan 22, 1989 in Ennis.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Corley Funeral Home Chapel with
Rev. David Hale officiating. Burial will be in
Oakwood Cemetery.
A lifelong resident of Corsicana, Marsh was a retired telephone company
service supervisor.
Survivors include her husband, J.P. Marsh of Corsicana; one brother
Allen Pugh of Victoria; a number of nieces and nephews, including Mrs.
Aubrey Hayes of Corsicana.
Pallbearers will be Vic Howell, Ed Aston, Marvin White, Sam Pugh, Dan
Bee, and Pete Hamilton.
Notes:
Andrew Ervin Brooks
Jul 1, 1895 - Jan 22, 1989
Andrew E. Brooks
Andrew E. Brooks, 93, of Purdon died Jan 22, 1989 at Navarro Regional
Hospital in Corsicana.
Survives will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at Corley's Funeral Home Chapel,
with Rev. Merrell Brooks officiating. Burial will be in
Resthaven Memorial Park.
He was born July 1, 1895 in Hartsell; Alabama, and had lived most of his
life in Navarro County. Brooks was a retired farmer and a member of the
Methodist Church. He was preceded in death in 1977 by his wife, Myrtle.
Survivors include six sons, Ernest Brooks of Whitney; Wade Brooks and
Merrell Brooks, both of Longview; Willie George Brooks of Purdon; Alvin
Brooks of Arlington; and Charles Brooks of Mansfield; four daughters;
Vevie Thomas of Blooming Grove; Bonnie Price of Bastrop; Maudene
Blackburn of Houston; and Adene Cumbie of Corsicana; 23 grandchildren;
31 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a munber of
nieces and nephews.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Notes:
Wilber Trill Black
Jan 13, 1908 - Jan 23, 1989
Wilber Black
Wilber Black, 81, of Kerens died Jan 23, 1989 in Navarro Regional
Hospital.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First United Methodist
Church of Kerens with the Rev. Gary Carruth officiating. Interment will
be at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Paschal Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
He was a veteran of World War II
and a farmer and a rancher.
Survivors include his wife, Dovie Black of Kerens; two daughters, Ann
Vess of Mansfield, and Debbie Coppock of Corsicana; one grandson,
Charles Michael Vess of Bedford; two granddaughters, Angela Sue Porter
of Duncanville, and Tiffany Elaine Coppock of Corsicana; two sisters,
Olin Johnson and Sally Dobbs, both of Kerens; one brother, Wade Black of
Pine Bluff Ark.
Pallbearers will be Dick Blissett, Ottis Ray Spurlock, Felder Johnson,
Gerald Johnson, Travis Horn, and Sammy West.
Members of the Rustlers Sunday School Class will serve as honorary
pallbearers.
Notes:
Helen Louise Laden
Apr 20, 1918 - Mar 13, 2007
 Helen Louise Laden
LADEN,
HELEN LOUISE, Age 88 years, passed quietly into the arms of her
loving Heavenly Father on March 13 2007 in Methodist Hospital
Central in Dallas after a brief illness. Funeral Services will
be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday March 17 in the Chapel of Tyler
Street United Methodist Church, 927 West Tenth Street in Dallas
followed by interment at Laurel Land Cemetery. Family visitation
will be held between 6:00 and 8:00 pm, Friday March 16 at Jeter
and Son Funeral Home. Born on April 20, 1918 in Corsicana Texas,
Helen is survived by her loving family, her brother and his
wife, Sam and Mary Lou Laden, of Dallas, and a nephew and his
wife, Gary and Patricia Laden, MD, of The Woodlands, Texas and
grand nephews and nieces, Collin, Keaton, Brent, Abby and Brooke
Laden, all of The Woodlands. She is also survived by a host of
dear friends at Mobil "Ex" Retired Employees Club, Tyler Street
Methodist Church and the Yeats Sunday School Class, Oak Cliff
Amity Book Club, and at Grace Presbyterian Village where she has
resided since November 2005. Helen retired from Mobil Oil
Company in March 1993 after over 56 years of service having
served in several executive secretarial positions. In September
1993 Helen was honored at a luncheon and special tour at the
Mobil Headquarters in Fairfax, Virginia during a retirement trip
to Washington, D.C. with her brother and his wife. Helen dearly
loved her nephew and his wife and their five children and was
always anxious to hear news of their accomplishments in school,
athletics, artwork and dance performances. Their lives and
adventures brightened her life and Helen loved to relay the
"cute stories" of her "grand-nephews and nieces" to her friends.
The Family would like to extend special gratitude to the
Reverend Ray Truesdell Director of Outreach Ministries at Tyler
Street Methodist, and the caring management and staff at Grace
Presbyterian Village and also HomeWatch Caregivers of North
Dallas, especially Laurie Motley, RN, and Louise Hopkins, for
their care and compassion during Helen's recent illnesses. The
family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made
to the Community Outreach Program at Tyler Street United
Methodist Church, or the charity of your choice. Jeter & Son
4830 W. Illinois Ave.214-330-4700
|
Notes:
Mary Frances "Fannie"
Vinson
Mar 9, 1895 - Jan 23, 1989
Funeral services for Mary Frances "Fannie" Vinson, 93, of
703 Ethel Blvd in Bryan will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Hillier
Funeral Home.
Officiating will be Dr. Richard Maples, pastor of the First
Baptist Church of Bryan. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m.
Thursday the at the
Oakwood Cemetery in Corsicana with the Rev. David Owens,
minister at large for the Presbyterian Church U.S.A.
officiating.
Visiting hours will be from noon to 10 p.m. today and until
service time Thursday.
Mrs. Vinson died Monday night in a local hospital.
A native of Tunis, she had lived in Bryan 55 years and was a
homemaker. She was a member of the Beck Street Methodist Church,
a branch of the First United Methodist Church of Bryan.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Jean
Vinson of Austin: a daughter and son-in-law, Veleta and Kenneth
R. Dowell of Bryan; two sisters, Rowena Van Pelt of Cocoa, Flal,
and Lucille Hudetts Walker of Bryan; numerous nieces and
nephews; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and five
great-great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Brazos County Division of the
American Heart Association, P.O. Box 4358, Bryan 77805.
Notes:
Dewery
Newsome
abt 1911 - Jan 23, 1989
Dewery Newsome
Dewery Newsome, 78, of Elm Flat, died Jan. 23, 1989 at Mel-Haven
Convalescent Home.
Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Ebenezer Baptist Church with the
Rev. Bruce Bradford officiating. Burial will follow in
Elm Flat Cemetery
under the direction of Scott Funeral Home.
He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Tifer Modester of Powell; one
brother, Roy Newson of Fort Worth; a number of nieces and
nephews.
Newphes, deacons and trustees will serve as pallbearers.
Notes:
Isaac E. Herron
abt 1895 - Jan 25, 1989
Isaac Herron
Isaac Herron, 94, of Corsicana, died Jan 25, 1989, at Saint
Joseph's Hospital in Fort Worth.
Services are ending at Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
He is survived by two daughters, Tommie Mae Hardeman, of Fort
Worth, and Lessie Josephine Wilson of Dallas; one son, Edward
Herron, of California; and one brother, Willie Herron, of
Corsicana.
Notes:
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Isaac Herron
Isaac Herron, 94, of Corsicana, died Jan 25, 1989 at St.
Joseph's Hospital in Fort Worth.
Services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Sixth Avenue Baptist
Church, with Rev. James Chaney officiating.
Burial will be in the
Chatfield Cemetery under the direction of Ross and Johnson
Mortuary of Corsicana.
Survivors include two daughters, Tommie M. Hardeman of Fort
Worth and Lessie J. Wilson of Dallas; two sons, Edward Herron of
Los Angeles, and Jobie Halbert of Ennis; one brother. Willie
Herron of Corsicana, 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren;
10 great-great-grandchildren.
Notes:
Mary Lou (Morgan)
Collier-Parker
Jan 15, 1938 - Jan 24, 1989
Mary Lou Parker
Mary Lou Parker, 51, of Pursley died Jan. 24, 1989 at Navarro
Regional Hospital.
Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Friday at
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery with the Rev. Elmer S. Trent officiating.
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include three sons, John L. Collier of Albany, Ga.,
Jimmie L. Collier of Pursley, and Jerry L. Collier of Dawson;
three daughters, Charlott Stowe of Conroe, Joyce Ferrer of
Willis, and Loyce Massey of Richland; two brothers, Bobby Morgan
of Red Oak, and Chester Morgan of Richland; one sister, Ruth
Fitzgerald of Eureka; and 13 grandchildren.
Notes:
Robert
W. Watkins
Apr 24, 1919 - Jan 25, 1989
Robert W. Watkins
Robert W. Watkins, 69, of Corsicana died Jan. 25, 1989 at
Navarro Regional Hospital.
Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the Corley Funeral Chapel.
Burial will be in the
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery.
He was born April 24, 1919 in Barry, and was a lifelong resident
of Navarro County. He was a farmer and a carpenter, a member of
the Baptist Church and a veteran of
World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Faye Watkins of Corsicana; daughter,
Wanda Mahoney of Cedar Creek; a son, Don Watkins of Corsicana; a
granddaughter, Alisha Reese of Cedar Creek; a grandson, Duty
Watkins of Corsicana; two brothers; Earl Watkins of Corsicana,
and Billy Watkins of Emhouse; and a number of nieces and
nephews.
Notes:
Sandra Ann (Dunagan) Parr
Sep 6, 1937 - Jan 26, 1989
Mrs. Sandra Ann Parr
Mrs. Sandra Ann Parr, 51, of Corsicana died Jan. 26, 1989 at
Navarro Regional Hospital.
Services are pending of Corley Funeral Home.
Survivors include two daughters, Angela Parr Fotel of Corsicana,
and Donna Ann Gantt of Blooming Grove; five granddaughters; a
mother, Mamie Ellis of Corsicana; a sister, Katherine Dunagan
Peevy of Corsicana; and a brother, Bobby Dunagan of Houston.
Notes:
-
Corsicana Daily Sun - Jan 26, 1989
- From the collection of Pat Bunch, posted by Edward L.
Williams
- Wife of Rex Harold Parr, Daughter of Harold Alton Dunagan,
Sr. & Mamie Maurine (Ellis) Dunagan
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Sandra Ann Parr
Mrs. Sandra Ann Parr, 51, of Corsicana died Jan. 26, 1989 at
Navarro Regional Hospital. Services will be Sunday Jan 29, 1989,
at 2 p.m. from Corley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Gary Johnson
officiating. Interment will be in
Emmett Cemetery.
She is survived by two daughters, Angela Parr Sopelo of
Corsicana and Donna Ann Gantt of Blooming Grove; five
grandchildren; her mother, Mamie Ellis Dunagan of Corsicana; one
sister, Catherine Dunagan Peevy of Corsicana; and one brother,
Bobby Dunagan of Houston.
Pallbearers will be Harold Sanches, Herman Sanches, Earl Keith
Dunagan, Mike Dunagan, Kenneth Dunagan, Paul Dunagan, Edd
Garrett, and Buster Bramall.
Notes:
James
Grover Melton
Oct 5, 1888 - Jan 26, 1989
 Grover
Melton
Grover, Melton, 100, of Dresden, died Jan. 26, 1989 at
Hubbard Hospital.
Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home in Blooming Grove. Burial will be in the
Dresden Cemetery.
The Rev. Verlan Ewing and the Rev. Dennis Melton will
officiate.
The body will lie in state at Griffin-Roughton Funeral
Home in Corsicana until 9 a.m. Saturday.
Melton was the last grandchild of
Ethan Melton,
Navarro County pioneer, and was the last charter member
of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
Melton was preceded in death by his wife, two sons, and
one daughter.
Survivors include four sons; Rubin Melton of Fort Worth,
Dean Melton and Grover S. Melton, both of Dresden, and
Cecil Melton of Corsicana; six daughters, Lylan Melton
and
Addie Pearl Johnson, both of Dresden, Lorean
McCulloch, Dorothy Eaton and Syble Malone, all of
Corsicana, and Darlene Beckler of Dallas; 31
grandchildren; 64 great-grandchildren; and 46
great-great-grandchildren.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Memorials may be made to the Hubbard Hospital. |
Notes:
John
William Cooley
Jan 25, 1921 - Jan 26, 1989
John W. Cooley
John W. Cooley, 68, of Corsicana died Jan 26, 1989 at
Baylor Medical Center in Ennis.
Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Wesley Chapel CME Church with the
Rev. D. W. Beene officiating. Burial will follow in
Resthaven Memorial
Park. Ross and Johnson Mortuary is in charge of
arrangements.
He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of
World War II. He was
a former Industrial Education teacher at G.W. Jackson High
School. He was retired from the U.S. Department of Energy.
Survivors include his wife, Doris B. Cooley of Corsicana; one
son, John C. Cooley of Fort Worth; one step-son, Colquitt D.
Yancy of Corsicana; on brother, Pete Cooley of Panoma, Calif.;
five sisters, Sadie M. Andrews, Elsie Cooley and Dora Ross, all
f Corsicana, Georgia McDaniel and Lula Brown, both of Los
Angeles; one granddaughter.
Pallbearers will be Leroy Johnson, Irvin Yarbough, Torres Grant,
Bernanrd Periera, Gerald Brown, Willie Brown and Ronnie Waller.
Honoray pallbearers will be Clarence Washington, Travis
Garrison, Willie Jones, James Hurd, Charles Jefferson and Julian
McKinney.
Notes:
William Eric Ivey
Oct 16, 1896 - Jan 27, 1989
W. E. (Eric) Ivey
W. E. (Eric) Ivey, 92, of Dallas, died Jan 27, 1989 in Dallas.
Services are pending with Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Survivors include two nieces, Mrs. Tillman Reed and Margaret
McClung of Kerens.
Notes:
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W. E. (Eric) Ivey
W. E. (Eric) Ivey, 92, of Dallas, formerly of Corsicana, died
Friday, Jan 27, 1989, in Dallas. Graveside services will be held
Sunday, Jan 29, 1989, at
Oakwood Cemetery at 4 p.m. Dr. Charles Rice will officiate.
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements.
Ivey was born in Kerens on Oct. 16, 1896, and moved to Dallas in
1936 where he worked as a bookkeeper for Pollock Box and Paper
Company. He was retired at the time of his death.
He was preceded in death by a sister and brother.
Survivors include two nieces, Mrs. Tillman Reed and Mrs.
Margaret McClung, both of Kerens.
Notes:
Tom Ed
Vaughn
abt 1900 - Jan 28, 1989
Tom Ed Vaughn
Tom Ed Vaughn, 89, of Corsicana died Saturday, Jan 28, 1989, in
Ennis. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday from Corley
Funeral Chapel. Dr. David Hale will officiate and interment will
be in Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery, Dallas. Corley Funeral Home
is in charge of arrangements.
Vaughan was an evangelistic singer and has resided in the
Corsicana area for several years.
Survivors include his wife, Ora Vaughan of Corsicana; two
daughters, Helen Ed Knapp and Mary Ruth Spahan, both of San
Antonio; two grandchildren; one brother, McKinley Vaughan of
Athens; and one sister, Nina Mills of Olney.
Notes:
Ola Mae (Templeton)
King-Collard
Oct 30, 1917 - Jan 27, 1989
Ola Mae Collard
Ola Mae Collard, 72, of Corsicana died Friday, Jan 27, 1989, at
Navarro Regional Hospital. Graveside services will be held
Saturday, Jan 28, 1989, at 3 p.m. at
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery. Officiating was the Rev. Horace Cobb and
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by one daughter, Barbara Paschall, Corsicana;
three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Notes:
John
Evander Speed
Oct 15, 1911 - Jan 29, 1989
John E. Van Speed
John E. Van Speed, 77, Kerens, died Saturday, Jan 28, 1989, at
Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas following a short illness.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan 29, 1989, at Presbyterian
Church in Kerens with the Rev. Hayes White and the Rev. Chuck
Biscoe officiating. Interment will be in
Kerens City Cemetery.
Paschal Funeral Home of Kerens is in charge of arrangements.
Speed was a lifelong resident of Kerens and was retired from
Bain Hardware and Implement Company, where he was a parts man. A
member of the Baptist church in Kerens, he was also a member of
the Masonic Lodge and was a fire chief for the Kerens Volunteer
Fire Department for 15 years.
Survivors include his wife, Wanza Speed of Kerens; two sons, Ron
Speed of Malakoff and Jere Speed of Kerens; one daughter, Gean
Callaway of San Antonio; and six grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Speed, Ronny Speed, W.L. Bain Jr.,
Stafford Cunningham, John Beck and Mike Callaway.
Notes:
William Richard Perry
Jul 24, 1914 - Jan 29, 1989
William R. Perry
William Richard Perry, 74, of Corsicana died Sunday, Jan 29 at
Navarro Regional Hospital.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home. Officiating will be the Rev. Jimmy Glen Perry.
Burial will be at Eureka
Cemetery.
Survivors will include his wife, Gencie Perry of Eureka; on son,
Richard Earl Perry of Eureka; one daughter, Dorothy Smith of
Eureka; one brother, L. H. Perry of Dallas; three sisters, Edith
Holton and Martha Andrews, both of Corsicana and Ruby Townley of
Dallas; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Notes:
Orville
L. Austin
Feb 8, 1910 - Jan 29, 1989
Orville L. Austin
Orville L. Austin, 78, of Chatfield died Jan 29, 1989, in Ennis.
Services are pending at this time with Corley Funeral Home of
Corsicana.
Born February 8, 1910 in Minot, N.D., Austin was retired from
Mid-Central Freight Company of Dallas.
Survivors include his wife
Bernice, of
Chatfield; one son, Barry Austin of Chatfield; two daughters,
Mary Pettigrew of Arlington and Patrice Harlon of San Antonio; a
stepmother, Esther Austin of Robbinsdale, Minn.; two sisters;
two brothers; and 17 grandchildren.
Notes:
-
Corsicana Daily Sun - Jan 30, 1989
- From the collection of Pat Bunch
- h/o Bernice Margaret (Jost) Austin
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Orville L. Austin
Orville L. Austin, 78, of Chatfield died Jan 29, 1989 in
Ennis.
Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Corley Funeral Chapel
with the Rev. Dr. David Hale officiating. Burial will be
in the New Chatfield
Cemetery.
He was born Feb. 8, 1910 in Minot, N.D., and had lived in
Chatfield for 14 years. He was a retired district manager for
the Mid-Central Freight Company of Dallas, and had served in the
United States Air Force.
Survivors include his wife,
Bernice Austin
of Chatfield; two daughters, Mary Pettigrew of Arlington;
Patrice Harlon of San Antonio; 17 grandchildren; a stepmother,
Mrs. Esther Austin of Robbinsdale, Minn.; two brothers, Gene
Austin of Minnesota, and Norman Austin of Arroyo Grande, Calif.;
two sisters, Harriett Kuester and Marilyn Meinke, both of
Minnesota.
Grandsons will served as pallbearers.
Notes:
Mary
Manecie (Holder) Lenox
Aug 8, 1900 - Jan 29, 1989
Mary Holder Lenox
Mary Holder Lenox, 88, of Dawson, died at Hill Regional Hospital
in Hillsboro, Sunday, Jan 29
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Wade Funeral Chapel in
Hubbard. The Rev. Paul Thompson of Dawson will officiate. Burial
will be in the Dawson
Cemetery. Wade Funeral Home in Hubbard will handle the
arrangements.
She was born Aug 8, 1900 in Malakoff, Texas. She was a resident
of the Dawson/Hubbard area for the past 60 years. She was a
homemaker and a Baptist.
She was preceded in death in her husband, Elmer Rox Lenox, who
passed away Feb 1, 1975.
Survivors include three sons, Ray Lenox of Hubbard, George Lenox
of Ennis and Douglas Lenox of Dawson; three daughters, Docia
Whitehill of Slayton, Texas, Alice Cuth of Hubbard, ANnie
McKenna of Dawson; two brothers, Fate Holder of Bell Garden,
Calif., Marion Holder of Glen Rose, Texas; one sister, Stella
Burdette of Alvarado, Texas; 29 grandchildren, 90
great-grandchildren and 18 great-great-grandchildren.
Notes:
Thomas Bruette
White
Aug 21, 1907 - Jan 30, 1989
Thomas B. White
Thomas Bruette White, a longtime resident of Houston died Jan.
30, 1989 in Houston.
Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Thursday at the
Richland Cemetery.
Corley Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.
He was born in Richland.
Survivors include his wife, Kathryn Aston White of Houston; a
daughter, Marilou Aguirre and husband, Jim, of San Francisco,
Calif.; granddaughters, Twila Foster Pezzola and husband,
Stephen, Dana Armendariz and husband, Rene', and Shawna Foster;
two great-grandsons; one brother, Louis 'Dink" White of
Harlingen.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association and the
American Lung Association.
Notes:
Altha Vera
(Dockery) Elkins
May 31, 1906 - Jan 30, 1989 Vera Dockery Elkins
Mrs. Vera Dockery Elkins, 82, of Austin died Jan 30, 1989 in
Austin.
Services will be 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Funeral Chapel with
the Rev. Dr. David Hale officiating. Burial will be in the
Dresden Cemetery.
She was born May 31, 1906 in Navarro County, and was a retired
school teacher and a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Edith Bergen of Austin; two
sisters, Ruby Robinson and Imogene Ray, both of Waco; two
brothers, Verdell Dockery of Corsicana, and Dubart Dockery of
Huntsville.
Pallbearers will be Will MaGee, Brett Douglas, Billy Robinson,
Jimmy Dockery, David Dockery, and Kyle Dockery.Notes:
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ELKINS, Vera D., of Austin died Monday. Services 3:30 p.m. Thursday at
Corley Funeral Home in Corsicana. Burial
Dresden Cemetery in Corsicana. (Cook-Walden, Lamar location)
Notes:
- Austin American-Statesman, Feb 1, 1989
Billy Anglin
Jan 14, 1954 - Jan 31, 1989
Billy Anglin
Billy Anglin, 35, of Corsicana, died Jan 31, 1989 at his
residence.
Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the
Richland Cemetery
with the Rev. Gary Colburne officiating. Corley Funeral Home is
in charge of the arrangements.
He was born Jan 14, 1954 in Pasadena, and was a computer
operator for the Florida Power and Light Company. He was a
member of the Baptist Church. His mother, Helen McDevitt
Anglin, preceded him in death Jan 30, 1987.
Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Anglin of
Angus; one sister, Vicki Patrick of Corsicana; one brother, Mark
Anglin of Phoenix, Ariz.; two nephews, Devon Patrick of
Corsicana, and Brett Anglin of Phoenix, Ariz.
Notes:
Diane Ward
Dec 27, 1960 - Jan 29, 1989 Diane Ward
Mrs. Diane Ward, 28, of Rice, died Jan 29, 1989 in Fort Worth.
Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Corley Funeral Chapel
with the Rev. Leroy Elmore officiating. Burial will be in the
Rice Cemetery.
She was born Dec 27, 1960 in Warren County, Tenn., and had lived
in Rice for seven years. She was employed as a waitress.
Survivors include her husband, Margle Ward of Rice; two sons,
Jeffrey Ward and Jason Ward, both of Rice; a mother, Virginia
Wright of Rice; a father, Arvin K. Blalock of Rice, Three
brothers, Willie Thomas Young, Arvin Lee Blaylock, and Kenneth
Blaylock, all of Rice; four sisters, Sarah Simmons and Barbara
Blaylock, both of Rice, Patricia Clark of Breckenridge, and Ruby
Taylor of Graham.
Pallbearers will be James M. Ward, Michael Clark, Tim Taylor,
Dewey Webb, Bobby Simmons and Bobby Simmons Jr.
Notes:
Woodrow W. "Bill" McLauchlin
Oct 7, 1915 - Jan 29, 1989
W. W. "Bill" McLauchlin
Corsicana resident W. W. (Bill) McLaughlin, 73, died Sunday, Jan
29, 1989, at Navarro Regional Hospital.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Westminster
Presbyterian Church, with David V. Pittenger and Eugene E. Woof
officiating. Burial will be at
Oakwood Cemetery.
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
He was born Oct. 7, 1915 at Eustace, Texas and had resided in
Corsicana since 1928. He served in
World War II
overseas duty. He was an elder of Westminster Presbyterian
Church-Mason-Shriner. He served as past president of the
Corsicana Rotary Club and served on the Texas State Board of
Insurance Committee. He was owner of Majors and McLauchlin
Insurance Agency for 40 years.
He is survived by his wife, Hazel Sparks McLauchlin, of
Corsicana; a son, Rodney Wilson McLauchlin of Corsicana; a
daughter, Hazel McLauchlin Irvin of Dallas; two sisters, Dunen
Norris and E. E. Smith, both of Corsicana; a brother, Aubrey
McLauchlin of Longview; three grandchildren, C. Diane Irvin,
Hollie Renee McLauchlin and Ryan Wilson McLauchlin and a
mother-in-law, H. T. Sparks of Corsicana.
Pallbearers will be Everett Musick C. Eliott Middleton, J.
Miller Reid, T. Walter Erwin Jr., George W. Elliott, G. Mitchell
Boyd, Harry A. CLowe Jr., William G. Sharp and C. Merlin
Sanders.Notes:
Margaret Catherine
(Wolfe) May Sprowl
Sep 22, 1914 - Mar 15, 2007
 Margaret
Catherine Wolfe May Sprowl
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 19, 2007
for Margaret Catherine Wolfe May Sprowl. Waldo Funeral
Home in Sherman is in charge of the arrangements.
Margaret Catherine Wolfe May Sprowl was born to William
and Elizabeth Wolfe on Sept. 22, 1914, in Van Alstyne.
She died on March 15, 2007, at the Heritage Oaks
Retirement Village in Corsicana. She was the oldest and
the last surviving of seven children. She married Thomas
M. May of Princeton, Texas, in Durant, Okla., on Aug.
19, 1933. They began their married life in Van Alstyne
where they lived for more than 25 years. There, they
reared three children — a daughter and two sons — before
moving to Sherman in 1959.
Catherine joined East Sherman Baptist Church in 1959.
There she participated in many aspects of the church’s
activities. She made friends easily and was ready to
volunteer for any task. She was well known for her
cooking and assisted in preparing many meals at the
church.
She held varied jobs and worked continuously until
finally retiring in 1982.
Her husband, Tommy May, died June 19, 1975 in Sherman.
In 1978, she married Hoyt Sprowl of Van Alstyne. Mr.
Sprowl died on Dec. 16, 1995.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jean and
Walter Thomas of Barry; her son, Clifton May of Artesia,
N.M.; her son, Dewayne May of Dallas; her grandson,
Tatum May and his wife of Chandler, Ariz.; and her great
granddaughter, Sadie Grace May of Chandler, Ariz.;
several nieces and nephews; and many friends.
The family thanks the staff at Heritage Oaks for the
care given her. Also heartfelt thanks go to all for
their many kindnesses extended during her illness,
especially Susie Enriquez, Johnnie Jerrall, Darlene
Williams and Alice and Hulen Chandler. She will be
missed by all who knew her.
A family visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 pm today
at Waldo Funeral Home in Sherman.
Arrangements by Waldo Funeral Home, Sherman |
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Notes:
Inez Annie
(Mitchell) Jones
Jan 27, 1910 - Mar 2007
 Inez
Annie Jones
Inez Annie Jones was born in Monticello, Ark. on Jan. 27, 1910
to her parents, John and Erma Mitchell. She was the 12th of 13
children. She moved to Hillsboro in 1923. She married Ernest
Jones in May 1927 in Hillsboro. They later moved to Corsicana
where they both worked at the Textile Mill.
After her husband passed away in 1983 she worked in the nursery
at First Baptist Church of Blooming Grove until she retired in
1995. She moved to Waco in 1997, where she lived at Sterling
House, and later at Regent Care.
She was a member of 11th Avenue Methodist Church in Corsicana,
which later became St. Luke Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest; daughter,
Joyce Ernestine Armstrong; son, Morris Milton Jones; great
granddaughter Jena Grace Mason; and son-in-law, Jean Elmo
Armstrong.
Survivors include her daughter, Enelda Elizabeth Niles and
husband Kenneth of Waco; daughter-in-law, Martha Jane Jones of
Bryan; nine grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and 15 great
great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. today with the Rev.
Grady Cashion officiating. Interment will follow at
Resthaven Memorial
Park.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. |
Notes:
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Inez Annie Jones
Inez Annie Jones passed away March 16, 2007. Visitation will be
from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at Corley Funeral Home in
Corsicana. A funeral service will be 3 p.m. Sunday, March 18, at the
Corley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Grady Cashion officiating.
Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park in Corsicana. Inez
Annie Jones was born in Monticello, Ark., on Jan. 27, 1910, to her
parents John and Erma Mitchell. She was the 12th of 13 children. She
moved to Hillsboro, Texas, in 1923. She married Ernest Jones in May of
1927 in Hillsboro. They later moved to Corsicana where they both worked
at the Textile Mill. After her husband passed away in 1983, she worked
at the First Baptist Church of Blooming Grove's nursery until she
retired in 1995. She moved to Waco in 1997, where she lived at Sterling
House, and later at Regent Care. She was a member of the 11th Avenue
Methodist Church in Corsicana, which later became St. Luke Methodist
Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest; daughter,
Joyce Ernestine Armstrong; son, Morris Milton Jones;
great-granddaughter, Jena Grace Mason; and son-in-law, Jean Elmo
Armstrong. She is survived by her daughter, Enelda Elizabeth Niles and
her husband, Kenneth of Waco; her daughter-in-law, Martha Jane Jones, of
Bryan; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 15
great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. An online
tribute can be viewed by going to www.corleyfuneralhome.com and
selecting the Inez Annie Jones obituary. Corley Funeral Home, Corsicana
January 27, 1910 -March 16, 2007
Notes:
Dudley
Joseph "D.J." Touchet, Jr.
Jan 15, 1957 - Mar 6, 2007
 Dudley "D.J." Touchet, Jr., died Tuesday, March 6, 2007 in Corsicana,
Texas. A native and lifelong resident of the Beaumont area, D.J. was a
truck driver for Van Dyke Transportation, Inc. In his youth, he served
as an altar boy for St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica and was a 1976
graduate of Beaumont Charlton Pollard High School. D.J. is survived by
his wife, Barbara Touchet of Beaumont; son, Max Touchet and his wife
Joyce of Hull; stepson, Derrick Mobley and his wife Felicia of Hull;
step daughters, Teresa Conner and her husband William of Hull and
Kimberly Venable and her husband Scott of Beaumont; mother, Eve Mary
Primeaux Touchet of Beaumont; brother, Lennis Touchet and his wife Norma
of Vidor; sister, Patricia Touchet Espinoza and husband Clemente of
Beaumont; grandchildren, Peyton Touchet of Hull, April Borling and
husband Peter, Scott Venable, Jr., Tonette Ragland and husband Craig of
Indiana, Turner Geary, Joseph Turner of Florida, Crystal Thrall and
husband Timothy and Christopher Perez; step grandchildren, Christian
Dutton and Macalla Mobley of Hull - Daisetta; four nieces, Brandi Mayor
of Halcolm City, Brandy Hays of Vidor, Kayla Espinoza and Mia Espinoza
both of Beaumont; three nephews, Willie Turner and Joseph Touchet both
of Vidor, and Matthew Holland of Beaumont; three great-nieces, Shelby
Bussell, Keeli Touchet and D'Laya Hays all of Vidor; and one
great-nephew, Bryce Hays of Vidor. He was preceded in death by his
father, Dudley Joseph Touchet, Sr. and twin infant sons, Michael and
Mitchell Touchet. A memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March
14, 2007 at Broussard's Chapel,2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. A gathering of
family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m. until time of service. |
Notes:
- Beaumont Enterprise - Mar 13, 2007
- Forest Lawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home, Beaumont, Jefferson
Co., TX
Claudia
Joyce Braswell
Apr 22, 1933 - Mar 7, 2007
Claudia Joyce Braswell, 73, of Angleton passed away Wednesday, March 7,
2007 in a Houston hospital. Funeral services are set for 1:00 p.m.
Saturday at First Baptist Church in Angleton with Rev. Rodney Bowman
officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster.
Visitation will be Friday from 5-7 at Palms. Mrs. Braswell was born
April 22, 1933 in Corsicana, Texas to Claud & Lovis Cline Morrison. She
was a member of First Baptist Church and loved gardening, reading & oil
painting. Her husband G. Neville Braswell, her parents and a Grandson;
David Benjamin Franks preceded her in death. Survivors include her son;
Curtis Braswell of College Station, Daughter; Angela Gayle Franks &
husband Duane of Angleton. Brother; Glenn Morrison & wife Debbie of
Apple Springs. Sister; Deaborah White & husband Roger of Lufkin 2
Grandchildren; Gaylon Franks & Zachary Braswell nieces: Candy Angel Hill
& husband Ashely of Mansfield, Denice Hunt & husband Casey of Corpus
Christi & nephews; Chance Chapman of Mansfield, Michael Morrison & wife
Melissa of Apple Springs & Kenneth Morrison & wife Cindy of Humble.
Numerous great -nieces & nephews.
Notes:
- The Beaumont Enterprise - Mar 9, 2007
Guy Allan Middlebrooks
Sep 22, 1935 - Mar 16, 2007
 Guy
Allan Middlebrooks
Guy Allan Middlebrooks, 71, passed away Friday, March 16, 2007
at Hospice of East Texas in Tyler.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Monday at
Oakwood Cemetery
with Brother Bill Honea officiating.
Guy was born Sept. 22, 1935 in Corsicana to his parents Allan
and Lucille Middlebrooks. He graduated from Corsicana High
School in
1954 and attended Navarro Junior College. He was
employed by Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad as a trainmaster
for 20 years, retiring in 2001. This developed his passion for
model railroading, especially “O” gauge scale modeling.
A long-time Dallas resident, Guy and his wife moved to Lindale
in 2004. He was married to Gloria Spencer Dec. 1, 1956, and they
shared their lives together for 50 years.
Survivors include his wife, Gloria, of Lindale; son, Mark
Middlebrooks and wife Bonny of Midlothian; Tracy Middlebrooks of
Lindale; grandson, Kristopher Middlebrooks of Midlothian.
The family suggests donations may be made in Guy’s name to the
Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, TX, 75701.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. |
Notes:
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GUY ALLAN MIDDLEBROOKS
September 22, 1935 - March 16, 2007
Guy Allan Middlebrooks passed away at Hospice of East Texas in Tyler on
Friday March 16, 2007. Guy was born on September 22, 1935 in Corsicana,
to his parents Allan and Lucille Middlebrooks. He graduated from
Corsicana High School i 1954 and attended Navarro Junior College. He was
employed by Misouri, Kansas, and Texas Railroad as a Trainmaster for 20
years, retiring in 2001. This developed his passion for model railroadin,
especially O guage scale modeling.
He was married to Gloria Spencer on December 1, 1956, and they shared
their lives together for 50 years.
A longtime Dallas resident, Guy and his wife moved to Lindale in 2004.
Guy is survived by his wife Gloria of Lindale, his son and
daughter-in-law Mark and Bonny Middlebrooks of Midlothian, and his son
Tracy Middlebrooks of Lindale, and Grandson Kristopher Middlebrooks of
Midlothian.
Visitation will be held at Corley Funeral Home on Sunday, March 18, 2007
from 6;00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
A Graveside service will be held on Monday, March 19, 2007 at 2:00 p.m.
at Oakwood Cemetery in Corsicana, with Bro. Bill Honea officiating.
The family suggests that donations may be made in Guy's memory to the
Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, TX 75701.
Margie Faye (Musick)
Schultz Spicer
Jan 26, 1926 - Mar 14, 2007
 Margie Faye Schultz Spicer
Margie Faye Schultz Spicer, 81, of Corsicana passed away Wednesday,
March 14, 2007 at Navarro Regional Hospital.
Services will be 2 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel
with Brother Jessie Rogers officiating. Interment will follow in
Kerens City Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jeffery Schultz, Brad Tarkington, Chad Richards,
Waylon Schultz, Brian Tarkington, Joey Richards, Shane Richards, J.J.
Schultz and Sean Schultz.
Mrs. Spicer was born Jan. 26, 1926 in Malakoff to Walter Musick and
Willie Allen Musick. She was a member of Westside Baptist Church. She
loved to cook, sew and keep house. She also loved taking care of her
family and having her family over. She was a seamstress for the hat
factory for many years.
She was preceded in death by husband, John D. Schultz; great-grandsons
Ryan and Reid Ivie; two brothers; two sisters.
Survivors include her husband, Vernon Spicer of Corsicana; children,
Jerrell and Barbara Schultz of Kerens, David and Liz Schultz of Garland,
Johnny Schultz of Corsicana, Brenda and Jerry Bearden of Navarro Mills,
Paulette and Billy Hobbs of Corsicana, and Glenda and James Brown of
Corsicana; step-children Robbie Andrews of Dallas, Homer Andrews of
Corsicana, Danny Andrews of Palestine, Vernon Jr. and Maria Spicer of
Oak Valley, Steven and Brandy Spicer of Corsicana, and Vernell and
Kenneth Farris of Frisco; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren;
brothers, Merle and Beulah Musick of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Milton
Musick of Mesquite.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
Angie
(Parsons) Levy
Dec 8, 1954 - Mar 13, 2007
Angie Levy
A memorial service will be held for Angie Levy at Cornerstone Baptist
Church in Corsicana at 7 p.m. Friday, March 16, 2007.
Angie was a wonderful art teacher, and a camp director for several years
for the Tyler office of Campfire of America. Angie wrote curriculum for
several private schools in Dallas. She worked for six years as the Irish
Ribbon Lady at Scarborough Faire in Waxahachie. Angie was the owner of
Orende’ Cultural Art Center in Corsicana.
Also during this time she worked as a registered Texas midwife, where
she taught midwifery classes for the State Board and delivered almost
300 babies into the world. Angie always cared a great deal about others,
even after she became ill herself. She was always trying to help in any
way and everywhere she could.
Angie Levy will be truly missed by her husband of 26 years, Harold Levy
of Blooming Grove; her three daughters, Amber Levy of Huntsville, and
Scarlett and Zoe Levy of Blooming Grove; and her two sons, John and Ben
Levy of Blooming Grove. She will also be missed by her parents, Lum and
Mary Alyce Parsons of Rusk, her sisters Sylyna Kennedy of Tyler, and
Deanna Parsons of Rusk.
Angie had many friends and cared about them all. Everyone now prays that
she is now free from her pain, and her family knows she will always be
with all of us, helping everyone she can.
Angie’s wishes were that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
the Cornerstone Baptist food bank, and/or the Texas Association of
Student Midwives.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
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Angela Deron Levy
Memorial service for Angela Deron Levy, 52, was held March 16 at the
Cornerstone Baptist Church in Corsicana. She died March 13. She was born
Dec. 8, 1954, in Rusk.
Mrs. Levy was an art teacher, camp director for Campfire and later
worked as a registered midwife. She owned the Orendé Cultural Art Center
in Corsicana.
Survivors are her husband of 26 years, Harold Levy; three daughters and
two sons, Amber Levy of Huntsville, Scarlett Levy, Zoe Levy, John and
Ben Levy, all of Blooming Grove; her parents, Lum and Mary Alyce Parsons
of Rusk; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Sylyna and Keith Kennedy of
Tyler and DeAnna Briley of Rusk; and several nieces and nephews.
Notes:
- Cherokeean Herald - Mar 21, 2007
Vera Myrtle (Dowis)
Kyser-McFaddin
Jun 7, 1907 - Mar 6, 2007
 VERA
McFADDEN
Mrs. Vera McFadden, age 99, of Corsicana, Texas, died Tuesday,
March 6, 2007, at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village in Corsicana,
Texas.
She is preceded in death by parents Robert and Ira Dowis,
Husband Johnny McFadden, 3 Sisters Pauline Fife, Vida McClung,
and Dera Harper, and Brother Everet Dowis.
She is survived by Daughter Bobbie Beamon of Centerville, TX.,
Grandson and wife Tim & Debbie Beamon of Lufkin, TX.,
Granddaughter Brenda Walker of Pasadena, TX., Granddaughter
Becky Treadway of Pearland, TX., Great Grandson & wife Daniel &
Jill Beamon of Tyler, TX., Great Granddaughter & husband
Jennifer & Scott Brown of Tyler, TX., Great Granddaughter Tawna
Giamalva of Pasadena, TX., Great Grandson Jeffery Treadway of
Pearland, TX., Great Great Grandsons Tray Giamalva and Tye
Giamalva of Pasadena, TX., Nephew & wife R.J. & Martha Dobbs of
Dallas, TX., Nephew & Wife Buddy & Sherry Norman of Oklahoma
City, OK., and a very special friend Margaret Smith of
Corsicana, TX.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday,
March 9, 2007. Graveside service will be at Resthaven Mausoleum
Chapel at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 10, 2007 , Mr. Tim Beamon
officiating. Interment will be at
Resthaven Memorial Park
in Corsicana, Texas. |
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Vera McFaddin
Vera McFaddin, 99, of Corsicana went to be with her Lord Tuesday, March
6, 2007.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home.
Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Resthaven Mausoleum Chapel with Tim
Beamon officiating. Interment will follow at
Resthaven Memorial Park.
Mrs. McFaddin was born June 7, 1907, in Troup. She worked many years at
Corsicana Day Care, preparing meals and caring for all the little
children she loved so much. She was a member of Westhill Church of
Christ where she was an active member until failing health prevented it.
She was a loving and caring neighbor that always wanted to do for
others, helping when and where she was needed. She was known for
bringing a ray of sunshine wherever she went.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny McFaddin; parents,
Robert and Ira Dowis; sisters, Pauline Fife, Vida McClung and Dera
Harper; and brother, Everet Dowis.
Survivors include her daughter, Bobbie Beamon of Centerville; grandson,
Tim Beamon and wife Debbie of Lufkin; granddaughters, Brenda Walker of
Pasadena and Becky Treadway of Pearland; great-grandsons, Daniel Beamon
and wife Jill of Tyler, and Jeffery Treadway of Pearland;
great-granddaughters, Jennifer Brown and husband Scott of Tyler, Tawna
Giamalva of Pasadena, and Taylor Treadway of Pearland;
great-great-grandsons, Tray Giamalva and Tye Giamalva, both of Pasadena;
nephews, R.J. Dodds and wife Martha of Dallas and Buddy Norman and wife
Sherry of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and very special friend, Margaret Smith
of Corsicana.
The family would like to include a sincere thank you to Drs. Dale and
David Campbell for all their wonderful care given to Mrs. McFaddin.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
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