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Eva
Janet (Turner) Ward
Apr 4, 1927 - Nov 27, 2011
 Corsicana
— Mrs. Eva Janet Ward, age 84, went home to her Lord and
Savior on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011 at West Place Nursing Home
in Athens with her family by her side. She was born to James
Turner and Jennie Belle Chambers on April 4, 1927 in Kamalty,
Okla.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George “Buddy”
Richard Ward; parents, J.T. and Jennie Belle; brothers,
Lavoyd and J.T. Chambers; and sisters, Irene, Sue Nell,
Marjorie and June Ellen Chambers.
She is survived by her children: Dickie Ward of Corsicana,
Ronnie Ward and wife Jan of Houston, Janet Farhat and
husband David of Mabank, and Kathey Harrison and husband
Mark of Corsicana; grandchildren, Stephen Harrison and wife
Tiffany, Stuart Harrison and wife Shelly, Phillip Farhat and
wife Marissa, David Farhat and wife Lisa, Suzanne Manos and
husband Slade, Lesli Luther and husband Alan, Julie Whatley
and husband Monty, Carrie Dils and husband David, and Andy
Ward; great-grandchildren, Bryce, Brock, Bennett, Alyssa
Kate, Makenna, Ford, Jack, Georgia, Drake, McCrae, Beau,
Alexa, Knox and Henry. Janet is also survived by sisters
Doris Koop and Edwina Field.
Janet married Buddy Ward on Nov. 15, 1945. They reared four
children in Corsicana. They were married almost 46 years
when Buddy lost his life to cancer in 1991.
Janet was a beautician for 37 years. She owned and operated
Janet Ward's Beauty Shop in Corsicana. Following Buddy's
death, Janet moved to the Pinnacle Club in Mabank. After her
health declined, she moved to West Place Nursing Home in
Athens.
Janet loved the Lord, and her life exemplified it. She
leaves her family with a legacy of unconditional love. She
will always be remembered for her love of dolls, homemade
biscuits and delicious pies. Most of all she loved being a
wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her
grandchildren and great-grandchildren affectionally referred
to her as “Tutu.” She will be dearly missed by all who knew
her.
The family wishes to extend their thanks to the staff and
nurses of West Place Nursing home and Genesis Hospice. They
loved Janet as their own. The family also greatly
appreciates the loving care that Dr. Eckert, her physician,
showed Janet. Dr. Eckert stayed with Janet until she went
home to be with the Lord.
Visitation for Mrs. Ward will be held on Thursday, Dec. 1,
2011 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Corley Funeral Home in
Corsicana.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 2, 2011 at
Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Jim Barnett officiating.
Burial will be at
Resthaven Memorial Park in Corsicana. Pallbearers will
be Stephen Harrison, Stuart Harrison, Phillip Farhat, David
Farhat, Slade Manos, Alan Luther, Monty Whatley and David
Dils. |
Notes:
Grover
Haze Andrews
Apr 29, 1917 - Nov 27, 2011
 Mr.
Grover Haze Andrews, age 94, passed away Sunday, Nov. 27,
2011 at Navarro Regional Hospital. He was born April 29,
1917 in Montfort, Texas to Abe Lafayette and Margaret Ellen
Brown Andrews.
He attended Buffalo Elementary and graduated from Corsicana
High School in
1938. He married Ann Sloan on Dec. 23, 1939.
In a few weeks they would have been married 72 years.
Mr. Andrews was a machinist at Hydril in Houston during
World War II and continued at Bethlehem Steel until it
closed. He became a rancher full time at the age of 38 and
continued until his passing.
He was a loving husband, father and grandfather that loved
his family and told them often.
He was preceded in death by his parents, nine brothers, and
three sisters.
He is survived by his wife Ann Andrews; a son, Nicky Andrews
and wife Carolyn; three daughters, Sandra Marr and husband
Herman, Janie Lane, and Cathy Ogburn and husband Ronnie; 11
grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and three
great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011 at
Corley Funeral Home.
Services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011 at Corley
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Teel and Rev. Russell
Reed officiating. Burial will follow at
Oakwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, Claude Lane, Jr., Lance
Andrews, Chris Lane, Ronnie Dale Ogburn, Russell Ogburn,
Terry Wilson, Scott Noonkester and Darrell Tidwell. |
Notes:
Adam Christopher Thommarson
Apr 13, 1984 - Nov 24, 2011
 —
Adam Christopher Thommarson went home to be with his Lord
and Savior on Nov. 24, 2011. Adam was born on April 13,
1984, in Jinju City, South Korea. Given for adoption by a
loving mother who desired more for her child than she could
provide, Adam was received into his “forever” family in the
United States on July 1, 1984.
Two years later, on July 3, 1986, Adam recited the Pledge of
Allegiance with thousands of others who became U.S. citizens
during the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the
dedication of the Statue of Liberty. Patriotism and love of
country were a meaningful part of his life.
Adam spent his earliest years in Carthage, Mo. It was here
that he learned to love the outdoors and that the idea of
farming and ranching became important to him as he spent
time with his grandparents, Joe and Oleta Thommarson, on
their farm in Missouri. Helping granddaddy with the cattle
and other chores was exciting to him and made a permanent
impression on his life as evidenced by the abundance of
cattle, horses, donkeys and goats that meant so much to him
at his home in Kingsbury.
Adam moved to Corsicana with his parents, Mark and Lori
Thommarson, in 1987. He considered himself a Texan and
adopted Corsicana and Texas with the same fierce loyalty he
showed for all who found a place in his heart.
Adam grew up in Corsicana, graduating from Corsicana High
School in
2002, and from Texas State University in 2006, with a
degree in Health Care Administration.
Adam loved Texas Country music, Bluegrass, and contemporary
Christian music, but his heart truly danced while singing
along with the old classic hymns with which he grew up.
His number one priority was his family, and he eagerly
looked forward to having his own someday, a dream he shared
with his girlfriend of many years, Candace Often. A beloved
friend long before she became a “girlfriend,” Candace was
the person Adam had hoped to build that family with.
He was also a fiercely loyal friend, and is already missed
by those lucky enough to call him just that...friend.
He had a big heart and an undying faith. He was excited to
have found a church family at New Life Fellowship in Seguin.
Adam dedicated his life to caring for others and sharing the
love of Christ with those in need. He was a true servant,
always placing the needs of others first.
Adam is survived by his parents, Mark and Lori Thommarson of
Corsicana; paternal grandparents, Joe and Oleta Thommarson
of Corsicana; maternal grandparents, Earl and Charon
Peterson of Medford, Ore.; girlfriend, Candace Often of
Kingsbury and her parents, Preston and Debbie Often of San
Antonio; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins all of whom
loved him dearly and will miss him until we see him again in
the presence of Christ.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, 2011, at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011,
in the Chapel at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana.
Arrangements by Griffin–Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana |
Notes:
Barbara Ann
(Currington) Jayroe-Garcia
May 31, 1934 - Nov 23, 2011
 Barbara
Ann Currington Garcia, 77, of Wortham, passed away Nov. 23,
2011 in Wortham. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday,
Nov. 28, 2011, at Porter Chapel Wortham with the Rev. Harris
Worcester officiating. Burial will follow at
Younger Cemetery.
Barbara was born May 31, 1934, in Bassett to Herman Benjamin
and Edna Galdays Currington. She was a member of the First
United Methodist Church in Wortham.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Troy Lee
Jayroe; and sisters, Buna Currington Kirk and Alpha
Currington Ivey.
Survivors include her husband, Trinadad R. Garcia of Wortham;
daughter, Connie Jayroe of Canton; sons, Victor Jayroe of
Edgewood, Derek Garcia of Wortham and Charles Jayroe of
Tennessee Colony; brother, Herman Benjamin Currington Jr. of
Corsicana,; sisters, Linda Currington Keeling of Wortham,
and Betty Ann Currington; nine Grandchildren; 10 great
grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Arther Busby Jr., Thomas E. Echartea,
Scott Petters, Robert Jayroe, Whylon Gierich and Matt Jercik.
Arrangements by Porter Funeral Home, Wortham. |
Notes:
John Wallace Armstrong
Jr.
July 2, 1944 - Nov 23, 2011
 John
Wallace Armstrong Jr., Texas Aggie Class of ’66, was called
to his heavenly home on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011. Not only
did he finally get to meet his Maker face-to-face, but he
had a joyous reunion with his earthly father and mother,
John Wallace Sr. and Mary Catherine Armstrong, and numerous
aunts, uncles and cousins. He was at peace as he passed on
and was looking forward to walking on the streets of gold.
With an unshakable faith in God during months of battling
cancer, he left surrounded by his loving family. Leaving an
ache in our hearts but an abundance of joy, he leaves a
legacy of love and fond memories. He faithfully lived by
seeking God's will in all aspects of his life and lived to
serve his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
On his 21st birthday, he married the love of his life, his
faithful and supportive wife of over 46 years, Patricia
Sykes Armstrong, after courting her for only one month and
then asking her to be the mother of his children. Their love
for each other spawned into a family full of love and
laughter. He is survived by his “favorite” baby, Patricia
Armstrong, his “favorite” daughter, Barbie Armstrong James,
his “favorite” son, John (Johnny) Wallace Armstrong, III,
his “favorite” son-in-law, Ryan James, his “favorite”
daughter-in-law, Beverly Geserick Armstrong, and the best
four grandkids a PawPaw could ever ask for, Taylor James,
Jeremiah Armstrong, Abbie James, and Jessica Armstrong. He
is also survived by his two brothers, Jerry Armstrong and
wife Kathy, and Keith Armstrong and wife Sheryl.
John is remembered for his helpful, selfless, giving heart
and for bringing a smile to many faces in his life time. He
provided warmth, comfort, and joy to many families as he was
a significant organizer and builder of many Habitat for
Humanity homes across Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, and in the
Washington, D.C. area. He was an Industrial Arts teacher at
Columbia High School for 12 years and was passionate about
making a difference in the lives of his students and
provided a trade for many to support their families in their
future. He pushed his students to be the best they could be
and had several of his students elected at the state and
national level as Officers for Industrial Arts. Not only did
he touch lives as a school teacher, but he also impacted the
lives of many other youth and young adults in the Brazoria
and West Columbia area as he shared God's word to his Sunday
School classes over the years. He was an effective teacher
and was honored as Teacher of the Year for the State of
Texas in 1977. After leaving his passion in 1979, he moved
on to a position God created for him at Shintech, Inc. in
Freeport where he was an operator, trainer, and eventually
became the Construction Supervisor where he made many life
long friends and continued to spread his love for life and
happiness. He retired from Shintech, Inc. in May 2007.
John was also a faithful servant to his community through
his work as a Mason and as a Shriner. He was initiated on
May 18, 1973, passed on Oct. 2, 1973, and raised on Dec. 1,
1973. He served as Worshipful Master of St. John's Lodge #5
from June 24, 1976, to June 23, 1977, and also served as
Lodge Secretary, Senior Warden and Chaplain. On Nov. 3,
2011, he was presented the Golden Trowel Award, the highest
award a Mason can receive from a Lodge, for his outstanding
service.
Over the past few months, he was blessed with two angels
from Helping Hands & Hearts Hospice; Margie Rich and Jessica
Shell. Once again, he used this opportunity to brighten
their days and bring smiles to their faces as they provided
exceptional care and love for him. He left his earthly home
having made a difference in the lives of many, brought tears
of joy to many, provided smiles to the faces of many, and
was an Aggie until the day he died.
Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011, at
Baker Funeral Home, West Columbia.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 28, 2011, at
First Baptist Church of West Columbia with Bro. D.O. Foster
officiating. Interment will follow at
Rose Hill Cemetery
in Blooming Grove at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011, and
will be officiated by Bro. Grady Cashion.
Pallbearers will be Michael Carter, Shannon Dyer, Kevin
Heble, Kurt Heble, David Hines, Chip Horak, Dale Horak and
Alvin Mullican. Honorary pallbearers will be J.R. Boyd, Gene
Hightower and Bobby Polk.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of John
W. Armstrong Jr. to Helping Hands & Hearts Hospice, 412
Plantation Drive Lake Jackson, Texas 77566.
Arrangements by Baker Funeral Home, West Columbia. |
Notes:
Robert Earl Cecil
Jan 30, 1919 - Nov 21, 2011
 Brother
Robert Earl Cecil moved on to glory Nov. 21, 2011, at his
home in Corsicana, at the age of 92.
Brother R.E. was born Jan. 30, 1919 to parents Brother J.R.
Cecil and Cleo Miller Cecil in Willow, Okla.
He was born again August, 1933, and later baptized at
Springcreek Baptist Church, Willow, Okla. He answered God's
call to preach the first Sunday in December, 1938, at
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church ABA, Rogers, Ark. With that
beginning, he preached most Sunday's in various churches,
until a friend and missionary in North Louisiana asked him
to fill in. Later, he was called to Couchwood Baptist Church
in Cotton Valley, La., as part-time pastor and was ordained
to preach on April 4, 1945. A short time later, Midway MBC
in Dry Prong, La., called him to pastor their church. Years
went by with him pastoring various churches and as an
Associational Missionary for Spring Hill Association in
North Louisiana. During his lifetime, he pastored churches
in Pineville, Montgomery, and Mansfield, La.; Mt.
Enterprise, Sadler, Hubbard, Lubbock, Houston, Clute, and
Paris, Texas; Greeley, Colo.; Seminole, Okla.; and finally
spending the past 28 years at Hopewell MBC, Navarro. The
first Sunday of February 2010 he retired from pastoral
duties due to the condition of his health.
Brother R.E. Cecil attended Columbia Bible School, Magnolia,
Ark., for two years and dropped out to marry Lena Irene
Grantham. In 1952, Brother Cecil received a Master in
Theology degree from Texas Baptist Institute-Seminary in
Henderson. Brother Cecil received his Doctorate of
Ministerial Endurance on Dec. 7, 2004.
Brother Cecil served as Clerk of Associations of Navarro
County, Mid-Western Association of Colorado and Springhill
Association of Louisiana. He was the representative of the
American Baptist Association Mexican Baptist Institute and
devoted 38 years to missionary work in Mexico.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Lena Irene
Grantham Cecil; second wife, Mamie Howell Cecil; parents, J.
R. Cecil and Cleo Miller Cecil; sisters, Ora Belle Keeling
and Ophelia Norris; grandson, Thomas Earl Cecil; sons,
Marvin Cleont Cecil in 2009, and Charles Milton Cecil on
Nov. 8, 2011.
He is survived by his wife of seven years, Colleen;
daughter, Lanelle Canter and husband Claude of Tampa, Fla.;
daughter-in-law, Debi Cecil of Whitney; step-daughter, Karen
French and husband Kenzie of Corsicana; and step-son, Jerry
Stroud and wife Elizabeth of Corsicana; grandchildren, Glenn
Cecil of Springdale, Ark., Tisha Luna and Dawn Reid of
Winfield, Kan., Ricky and Greg Cecil of Copperas Cove,
Alicia Currie of Baytown, Emily Cecil of Whitney, John and
Lester Graves and Tina Centeno of Tampa, Fla., Tanya Wilson
of Lakeland, Fla., Frank Allen, Daniel Allen, and Gillian
Morrison of Corsicana; brother, Norval Cecil of Hamburg,
Ark.; sister, Flossie Brown and husband Walter of Madison,
Miss. Survivors also include 25 great-grandchildren, three
great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the Texas Baptist
Institute-Seminary at P.O. Box 570, Henderson, TX 75653-0570
or charity of choice.
Visitation with the family will be held from noon to 2 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 25, 2011, at Corley Funeral Home.
Services will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 25, 2011, at
Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Charles McBryde and
Brother Mike Russell officiating. Interment will be
Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. at State Line Cemetery
in Bradley, Ark.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
Charles Templeton Reid
Sep 27, 1872 - Jun 10, 1953
Thursday Rites For Charles Reid Held At Emhouse Charles T.
(Tim) Reid, 80, died late Wednesday afternoon at his home near
Emhouse. A native of Mississippi, he had resided in Navarro County
for the past 45 years. Funeral services were held from the First
Baptist Church of Emhouse Thursday at 3 p. m., with Elder W. T.
Fugate, Palestine, officiating. Burial was in
Pattison cemetery. Reid
is survived by his wife, of Emhouse; five sons, C. T., Jr., San
Angelo; J. E., Emhouse; A. T., Ennis; S. E., Daingerfield; and J. M.
Reid, Borger; four daughters, Mrs. Milborn Lang, Rice; Mrs. W. S.
Montgomery, Powell; Mrs. B. Wooten, Ennis; Mrs. Norman Blakeslee,
Opelousas, La.; five brothers, J. B. Reid, San Juan, Texas; R. T.
Cross Plains; A. C., Malakoff; T. T., Fort Worth; R, S. Tyler; four
sisters, Mrs. W. H. Holland, Whitesboro; Mrs. E. M. Way, Corsicana;
Mrs. W. E. Brown, Emhouse; and Mrs. Bessie Grohmann, Austin; 40
grandchildren, six great grandchildren and other relatives.
Pallbearers were grandsons. Corley Funeral Home directed.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thursday, Jun 11, 1953
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
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On roots web it says 2 marriages 1 unknown and on charles
thornton it does not give his mothers name just unknown
Joseph Earl “Chuck”
Reid
Apr 14, 1913 - Jan 11, 1974 J.E. Reid Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel
for J. E. (Chuck) Reid, 60, retired farmer of Rt. 3, Corsicana, who
died Friday in Memorial Hospital. The Rev. V. A. Fielden and Rev.
Leroy Reaves will officiate. Burial will be in
Pattison cemetery at
Emhouse. He was a native of Emhouse and member of the Emhouse
Baptist Church, member of Barry Masonic Lodge No. 839 and member of
Corsicana Royal Arch Masonic Lodge No. 41. Surviving are his widow
of Corsicana; four daughters, Mrs. Tommy Harrell, Corsicana; Mrs. W.
J. Armstrong, Barry; Mrs. Bobby Reagan, Emhouse, and Mrs. Don
Hadley, Houston; 11 grandchildren and one greatgrandchild; his
mother, Mrs. Mattie Reid of Montalba, Texas; four brothers, C. E.
Reid, Cleveland, Texas; A. P. Reid, Arlington; S. E. Reid,
Daingerfield; and J. M. Reid of Colorado; four sisters, Mrs. Zella
Ellis, Dallas; Mrs. Ola May Wooten, Ennis; Mrs. Gladys Montgomery,
Powell; and Mrs. Irene Blakeslee, Irving; an uncle, R. S. Reid,
Corsicana; and a number of nieces and nephews. Pallberares will be
R. M. Drain, Clyde Hollingsworth, Weldon Owens, Roy Posey, Lloyd
Gillen and C. J. Armstrong.
Notes:
Minnie
Eula Mary (Meador) Allen-Ray
Jul 23, 1884 - Oct 14, 1974 Mrs. Minnie Ray Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Corley Funeral
Home Chapel for Mrs. Minnie Ray, 90, resident of Waxahachie, who
died Monday in Waxahachie., Rev. Mickey Loftis will officiate,
and burial will be at
Pattison cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband
Bez Ray May 28, 1956. She was a native of Navarro County and
former resident of Emhouse. She was also a member of the Baptist
Church. Survivors include eight sons, S.H. Allen and Elmer Allen
both of Corsicana, Garvis Ray of Hobbs, N. M., Alvie Ray of
Waco, Clarence Ray of Las Cruces, N. M., Frank Ray of Brownwood,
Thomas Ray of Houston, and Floyd Ray of Los Angeles, Calif, six
daughters, Mrs. Eula Tallant of Ragley, La., Mrs. Willie May
Owen of Waxahachie, Mrs. Verlie Turner of Carrollton, Mrs. Marie
Adams of Beaumont, Mrs. Jodie Miley of Hobbs, N. M., and Mrs.
Christine Luther of Slaton,; 28 grandchildren, 24
great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. W. B. Rich of Ennis.
Grandsons will be pallbearers.
Notes:
Albert Cecil
“Bush” Richards Sr.
Aug 28, 1886 - Jan 24, 1974 A.C. Richards Funeral
services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday at the Corley
Funeral Home Chapel for A. C. (Bush) Richards Sr., 87, of
Emhouse, who died Thursday at Memorial Hospital. Rev. Jack
Goff will officiate. Burial will be in
Pattison cemetery.
He was a native of Kellum, Texas and had lived in Emhouse
for 63 years. He was a farmer and rancher, a deacon of the
Baptist Church and a member of the Barry and Corsicana
Masonic Lodges. He is survived by four sons, George
Richards, Fred Richards and Ralph Richards, all of
Corsicana, and A. C. Richards Jr. of Dallas; three
daughters, Mrs. Nannie Knott of Corsicana, Mrs. Louise
McCrory of Emhouse, Mrs. Laura Richards of Henderson; 14
grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one brother, J. D.
Richards of Littlefield; and three sisters, Mrs. Delia Smith
of Corsicana, Mrs. Clemmie Gibson of Wichita Falls, and Mrs.
Jennie Wright of Boyd. Grandsons will be pallbearers.
Notes:
Porter Dean Smotherman
Sep. 25, 1898 - Mar 2, 1939 P. D. SMOTHERMAN
BURIED AT EMHOUSE FRIDAY AFTERNOON Porter D. Smotherman,
age 40 years, died Thursday night at his residence, 1615
West Seventh avenue. Funeral services were held Friday
afternoon at 4 o'clock from the Methodist church at
Emhouse with Rev. Maggart B. Howell, pastor of the
Methodist Protestant church, conducting the rites.
Burial was in
Pattison cemetery. Mr. Smothernmn had been a
resident of Corsicana three years. Surviving are his
wife, four children. Hazel, Helen, James and Betty Ruth
Smotherman; a brother, J. A. Smotherman, Holland, Texas;
five sisters, Mrs. Rachael Stewart. Corsicana; Mrs. J.
M. Jordan, Bellville; Mrs. Enoch Terry, Anahuac; Miss
Pearl Smotherman, Bellville; Mrs. W. J. Deere,
Bellville, and other relatives. Corley Funeral Home
directed the arrangements.
Notes:
William Walker Ray
Jan 26, 1878 - Nov 1, 1939
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR W. W. RAY AT EMHOUSE
THURSDAY Funeral services for W. W. Ray, aged 61
years, native Texan and resident of Emhouse for 49
years, who died Wednesday, were held Thursday
afternoon at 2 o'clock from the First Baptist Church
in Emhouse. Interment was made in the
Pattison
cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. J. F.
Stanley, assisted by Rev, Jack Goff. Surviving are
his wife, nine children, Mrs. Lena Rich, Emhouse;
Alonzo Ray, Palestine; Mrs. Mary Brown, Emhouse;
Mrs. Velma Stewart, Emhouse; Mrs. Pearl Fogleman,
Mexia; Mrs. Jewell Walthall, Dallas; Mrs. Donnie
Owens, Pickett; Bert Ray, Emhouse, and Lillian Ray,
Emhouse; three sisters, Mrs. P. O. Mulligan,
Bristol; Mrs. Cora Halton, Palestine, and Mrs.
Regina Melton, Frost; four brothers, T. F. Ray,
Brownwood; G. A. Ray, Bristol; B. Ray, Emhouse, and
C. Ray, Dallas, and a number of other relatives.
Pallbearers were Sam Collins, Dick Dixon, Harry
Slate, Jack Megarity, Frank Seely and Howard Thomas.
Corley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Notes:
Alva (Stuckey)
Smotherman
Sep 9, 1907 - Apr 5, 1926
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon
at Patterson cemetery for Mrs. Jimmie Smotherman of
Malakoff. She was the wife of Jimmie Smotherman,
formerly of Emhouse and was before her marriage.
Miss Alva Stuckey. She died Monday morning from
pneumonia and is survived by her husband.
Notes:
William Henry
Hilliard Sr.
Feb 18, 1884 - Nov 8, 1924 Died At Athens
Saturday. Henry Hilliard, aged 40 years, son of H.
M. Hilliard, of Emhouse, and himself a former
resident of that place, died, in Athens Saturday and
the remains reached here yesterday afternoon and
were taken to Emhouse and interment took, place in
the
Pattison cemetery there this afternoon. The
deceased is survived by his wife and parents, and
numerous other relatives.
Notes:
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Died
At Athens Saturday. Henry Hilliard, aged 40 years, son of H. M.
Hilliard, of Emhouse, and himself a former resident of that place,
died, in Athens Saturday and the remains reached here yesterday
afternoon and were taken to Emhouse and interment took, place in the
Patterson cemetery there this afternoon. The deceased is survived by
his wife and parents, and numerous other relatives.
Notes:
Delitha Elizabeth (Scoggins) Richards
Oct 11, 1852 - May 20, 1931 AGED
RESIDENT OF EMHOUSE BURIED IN PATTISON CEMETERY
EMHOUSE, May 21.—(Spl.)— Mrs. W. N. Richards,
79, died at her home here Wednesday evening at
6:25 o'clock and funeral services were held
Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the First
Baptist church here. Services were conducted by
Rev. J. F. Stanley, pastor. Burial was in
Pattison cemetery. Surviving are her
husband, seven children, Mrs. C. R. Treadway
Cloud Chief, Okla., Mrs. Minnie Williams,
Solano, N. M.; Mrs. Carrie Cron, Foss, Okla.; R.
M. Richards, Luling; C. N. Richards, Emhouse;
Mrs. Allie Carroll, Emhouse and Mrs. Grace
Daniels, Roane. Thirty-nine grandchildren and
numerous other relatives survive. Mrs. Richards
had been a resident of this community many
years, having coming to Texas about 60 years ago
from Georgia. Her grand-daughters were
pallbearers. The funeral was directed by the
Sutherland Funeral Home.
Notes:
Hugh R. Stem
Jul 24, 1852 - Jul 21, 1931
Pioneer Resident Of Navarro County
Died at Emhouse EMHOUSE, July 22—(Spl.)—H.
R. Stem, age 81 years, pioneer resident of
Navarro county died here at 4:30 Tuesday
afternoon after an illness of about six
months. Funeral rites were held at 10
o'clock Wednesday morning at the Methodist
Protestant church with the pastor, Rev. Lee
Hines, and J. P. Sanders, of the Methodist
church officiating. The deceased is survived
by his Wife, one son, Will Stem, and one
granddaughter, Mrs. W. P. Beard.
Notes:
Sarah Elizabeth “Sallie” (Thompson) Price
Nov 8, 1858 - July 30, 1955
Former Resident Dies At Dallas Mrs.
Sallie E. Price, 96, former resident of
Navarro county, died in Dallas Saturday,
morning. A native of Carroll county,
Mississippi, Mrs. Price had resided with a
granddaughter in Dallas for 13 years.
Services will be held from the Corley chapel
here Monday at 10 a. m. Burial will be in
the
Pattison cemetery near Emhouse.
Surviving are a son, Homer Price, Emhouse;
eight grandchildren, a number of great
grandchildren; three brothers, Luther
Thompson, Corsicana; Neal Thompson, Mineral
Wells; and Alonzo Thompson, Arlington,
Texas.
Notes:
Mrs. Sallie Price Services Monday
Funeral services for Mrs. Sallie E. Price,
96, former Navarro county resident, were
held Monday, at 10 a. m. from the Corley
Chapel. Burial was in the
Pattison cemetery
near Emhouse. The rites were conducted by
Rev D. B. Russell, pastor of the First
Baptist church in Rylie, and Rev Charles
Russell, pastor of the Worth street Baptist
church in Dallas. Mrs. Price died in Dallas
Saturday morning. A native of Mississippi,
Mrs. Price resided in Navarro county for
many years before moving to Dallas 13 years
ago. Surviving are a son, Homer Price,
Emhouse; eight grandchildren; a number of
great-grandchildren; three brothers, Luther
Thompson, Corsicana; Neal Thompson, Mineral
Wells, and Alonzo Thompson, Arlington, and
other relatives. Pallbearers were Albert
Tinkle Thad Beard, Earl Brown, Jim Bob
Collins, Dick Dixon, Frank Seely Stokes
Armstrong and Ralph Chaney.
Notes:
Gabriel W. Ragsdale
Oct 3, 1871 - May 11, 1919
Died in Yard While Feeding Chickens
Yesterday. G. W. Ragsdale a good citizen of
the Emhouse community, aged forty eight
years and seven months, while in the back
yard feeding his chickens about 1 o'clock
yesterday afternoon, dropped dead. The
deceased had just returned from church and
was in apparently good health. The wife and
several children survive. Interment took
place in the
Pattison cemetery this
afternoon.
Notes:
Hattie Alva (Coker) Richards
Oct 2, 1892 - May 16, 1919
Died at Mildred This Morning Mrs.
Hattie Richards, wife of R. L Richards, died
at Mildred at 5 o'clock this morning and the
remains will be interred in the
Pattison cemetery near Emhouse tomorrow morning at 11
o'clock. The deceased was 26 years old and
is survived by her husband and four
children, her mother, Mrs. Lizzie Coker, and
these brothers and sisters: Will Coker of
Corsicana; Mrs. Joseph Hagle of Brushy
Prairie: Mrs. Monroe Brady of Pursley; Mrs.
Chas. Gordon of Ennis, and Mrs. Eddie Farmer
of Pursley.
Notes:
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In Memory of Mrs. Richards.
On the 17th day of May the Death Angel visited the home of R. L.
Richards and took from him his loving wife. The deceased was 28
years old the 2nd day of October. She leaves to mourn her loss a
husband, four children and an aged mother; two brothers five
sisters, as follows: Mrs. Tommie Coker of Eureka, Mrs. R. E.
Crawford of Pickett, Mrs. Chas. Gordon of Corsicana, Mrs. M. Brady
and Mrs. Eddie Tanner of Pursley, Mrs. E. H. Cagle of Frost, and a
host of other relatives. To know her was to love her. Oh, it was so
hard to give her up, but God's will be done, not ours. We can’t see
why God took her but He does all things for the best. She has a
sweet and honest mother, a dutiful and loving wife and a kind,
tender sister and a true friend.
EVA LEE CRAWFORD
Notes:
Alonzo Coleman Ray
Jun 23, 1901 - Dec 1, 1953
Alonzo C. Ray Expires Tuesday Alonzo
C. Ray, 52, native of Emhouse, formerly of
Corsicana, died Tuesday following an
extended illness. Funeral services will be
held from the Corley Chapel Friday at 2 p.m.
Burial will be in the
Pattison cemetery. The
rites will be conducted by Rev. Jack Goff,
pastor of the West Side Baptist Church, and
Rev. John Meadows, pastor of the Emhouse
Baptist church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs.
Ella Ray, Flagstaff, Ariz.; five sons,
Maurice Adams, Palestine; Carvis Adams,
Houston; G. W. Ray, Helena, Mont.; Douglas
Ray, U. S. Army, and Joe Ray, Corsicana;
five daughters, Mrs. L. L. Sloan, Corsicana;
Mrs. Ernestine Short, Mrs. Jimmy Dykes, Mrs.
Shirley Garcia, and Mrs. LaVerne Landers,
all of Flagstaff; mother, Mrs. W. W. Ray,
Emhouse; seven sisters, Mrs. O. S. Rich,
Corsicana; Mrs. E. J. Brown and Mrs. Bill
Stewart, both of Emhouse; Mrs. J. W.
Walthall, Dimmitt; Mrs. W. C. Fogleman,
Orange; Mrs. J. W. Owens, Emhosue, and Mrs.
W. V. Jackson, Corsicana; a brother, W. C.
Ray, Emhouse, and other relatives,
Pallbearers will be Lee Mahoney, William
Mahoney, Hubert Brown, A. J. Tinkle, Frank
Seely, and Thurman Baker.
Notes:
John Wesley
Smotherman
Jul 6, 1861 - Jul 26, 1932
J. W. SMOTHERMAN DIED EARLY HOUR THURSDAY MORNING John Wesley
Smotherman, aged 74 years, long-time resident of Navarro county,
formerly of the Emhouse community, died at his home in the Phillip's
Chapel community Thursday morning at 12:30 o’clock and the funeral
was held Thursday afternoon from the Phillip's Chapel church at 2:30
o’clock. Interment was made in the
Pattison cemetery near Emhouse. The funeral
rites were conducted by Rev. Joe E. Glenn, pastor of the Eleventh
Avenue Baptist church assisted by Rev. Speegle. Surviving are his
wife, a daughter, Mrs. R. C. Roe, Corsicana; a son, W. B. Smotherman,
Emhouse; two brothers, R. D. Smotherman, Tyler, and W. P. Smotherman,
Clovis, N. M.; and a sister, Mrs. C. H. Threet, Dawson. The funeral
was directed by the Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Freddie
Gene Watson
Oct 6, 1933 - Nov 19, 1933
Little Child Died At Emhouse Sunday Freddie Gene Watson,
month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Watson of the Emhouse
community, died Sunday, and the funeral was held Monday afternoon at
2:30 o'clock with burial in the
Pattison cemetery near Emhouse. The funeral
was directed by the Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Obie Darr Rich
Dec 31, 1933 - Dec 31, 1933
Baby Was Buried Sunday Afternoon; Died Saturday Night Funeral
services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Rich, Corsicana
Route 5, who died Saturday night at 10 o'clock were held Sunday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with burial in the
Pattison cemetery. The services were
conducted by Rev. Joe E. Glenn, pastor of the Eleventh Avenue
Baptist church. Surviving are the parents, a brother, James Rich,
and a grandfather, A. B. Rich, Black Hills. The funeral was directed
by the Corley Funeral home.
Notes:
Charlie
Cecil Richards
Oct 19, 1908 - Jul 2, 1961
C. C. Richards Rites Tuesday Funeral services for C. C
Richards, 52, native of Emhouse who died Sunday, were held Tuesday
at 10:30 a.m. from the First Baptist church in Emhouse with burial
in
Pattison cemetery. The rites were con-
ducted by Rev. Ray Watson pastor. Surviving are his mother Mrs. D.
M. Richards, Dallas three brothers, R. T., J. C. and R. D. Richards,
all of Emhouse a sister, Mrs. Lila Garnett, Dallas, and a number of
nieces nephews and other relatives. Pallbearers were Keely Anderson,
Earl Brown, Max Millington, Frank Seely, W. B. Bennett, Ralph
Chaney, Lee Ma- honey and Bill Stewart. McCammon directed.
Notes:
Donnie Odessa (Ray) Owen
Jan 6, 1914 - May 25, 1970
Services Pending For Mrs. Owen Funeral services are pending at
Corley Funeral Home for Mrs. Donnie Owen, 56, who died early Monday
at her residence on Rt. 2, Corsicana. She is survived by her
husband, J. W. Owen; three sons, James Mitchell Owen, U.S. Navy,
Maryland; Ray Owen, U.S. Air Force, Nevada; and Donald Owen, Dallas;
five sisters, Mrs. E. J. Brown and Mrs. W. E. Stewart, Emhouse; Mrs.
J. W. Walthall, Lake Dallas; Mrs. W. C. Fogelman, Orange, and Mrs.
Virgil Jackson, Mabank; seven grandchildren and a number of nieces
and nephews.
Notes:
Katherine Faye (Allen) Pope
Dec 10, 1911 - Jan 9, 1964
Mrs. H. L. Pope Dies In Tyler, Rites Friday Mrs. Faye Katheryn
Pope, 52 wife of H. L. Pope. 2829 Shady Lane, Tyler, a former
Corsicana resident, died in a Tyler hospital Thursday morning
following an extended illness. Mrs. Pope formerly was n telephone
operator with the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company here and
several years ago transferred to the Tyler office. Surviving are her
husband and a daughter, Mrs. Bill In- man, both of Tyler: two grand-
children; mother, Mrs. C. D. Allen, Corsicana: three sisters, Mrs.
Paul Harvey, Gainesville: Mrs. D. H. Hughes. Corsicana. and Mrs. Loyd Gillen, Barry: and other relatives. Funeral services will he
held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Mc- Cammon Chapel with burial in the
Pattison cemetery at Emhouse. The rites will
be conducted by Dr. W. M. Shamburger, pas- tor of the First Baptist
Church, Tyler, and Rev. Robert Woody, pastor of the First Baptist
church here.
Notes:
------
Mrs. H. Pope Rites Today
Last rites for Mrs. H. L. Pope, 52, of 2829 Shady Lane, will be held
at 2 p.m. Friday at McCammon Chapel in Corsicana. The Rev. William
Shamburger, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Tyler and the Rev.
Robert Woody, pastor of First Baptist Church in Corsicana are ot
officiate. Burial will be in the
Pattison cemetery.
Mrs. Pope died at 9 a.m. Thursday after a sudden illness. Born at
Emhouse, Texas, Mrs. Pope had lived in Tyler for two years. Prior to
that time, she had lived in Corsicana. She was a member of the First
Baptist Chruch and was employed by the Bell Telephone Co.
Surviving are her husband; her mother, Mrs C. D. Allen, Corsicana;
one daughter, Mrs. Bill Inman, Tyler; three sisters, Mrs. B. H.
Hughes, Corsicana, Mrs. Loyd Gillen, Barry and Mrs.. Paul Harvey,
Gainesville; two grandsons.
Local arrangement were with Lloyd James Funeral Home.
Notes:
Delia
(Richards) Smith
Aug 11, 1901 - Feb 11, 1976
Mrs. Smith Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Corley
Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. Delia Smith, 74, resident of Corsicana,
who died Wednesday at Memorial Hospital. The Rev. Mickey Loftis will
officiate, and burial will be at
Pattison cemetery. She was a native of
Emhouse, resident of Corsicana 17 years, and member of Trinity
Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Norman Smith of
Corsicana and Don Smith of Knoxville, Tenn.; a daughter, Mrs. Lois
White of Corsicana; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, a
brother, J.D. Richards of Littlefield; two sisters, Mrs. J.C. Gibson
of Wichita Falls, and Mrs. Luther Wright of Boyd. Pallbearers are
Mike White, Ralph Richards, Jerry Smith, J.C. Gibson, Clyde
Richards, and David Richards.
Notes:
Elizabeth "Tince" (Tinkle)
Price
Aug 15, 1915 - Jul 26, 1976
Mrs. Tinkle Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the
Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. Elizabeth Tinkle, 63, resident
of Corsicana and native of Emhouse, who died today. Burial will be
at
Pattison cemetery. Survivors include two
sisters, Mrs. Winnie Eastland and Mrs. Louise Bailey both of
Corsicana and several nieces and nephews.
Notes:
Mary Alice (Vyers) Runkles
May 17, 1886 - Apr 20, 1937
MRS. ALICE ROUNKLE BURIED WEDNESDAY PATTISON CEMETERY
Mrs. Alice Rounkle, age 50 years, died at the home, of her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Vyers near Emhouse Tuesday night at 11 o'clock.
Funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Emhouse
Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 and were conducted by Rev. Mr. Jenkins.
Burial was in the
Pattison cemetery. Surviving are five
children, Frankie Rounkle, Dublin; Hugh Rounkle, Corpus Christ; Inez
and Edna Rounkle, Emhouse; Myrtle Rounkle, Corpus Christi; her.
parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Vyers, Emhouse; four brothers, Frank,
Hubert, Tom and Robert Vyers, Emhouse; three sisters, Mrs. C. H.
McNeil, Emhouse; Mrs. R. A. Reid, Mildred; Miss Bettie Vyers
Emhouse, and other relatives. Pallbearers were W. W. Ray, Claude
Collins, Frank Seely, Dick Dickson and Mr. Hoffman. Corley Funeral
home directed the funeral arrangements.
Notes:
Moman Knox
Riley
Oct 10, 1895 - Jan 14, 1963
M. Knox Riley Rites Tuesday Funeral services for M. Knox
Riley, 67, former Texas National Guard master sergeant, who died
Monday in Memorial hospital, were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the
Westminister Presbyterian church. The rites were conducted by Rev.
Eugene E. Wood, pastor. Burial will be in the
Pattison cemetery in Emhouse. Sgt. Riley was
also a veteran of World War I.
He was a native of Chatfield. Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; a
sister, Mrs. A. H. Williams, Grand Prairie; a niece and a nephew.
Masons were pallbearers with World War 1 and American Legion members
as honorary pallbearers. Corley directed.
Notes:
Rolly Moses
Riley
Aug 27, 1873 - Sep 23, 1943
R. M. RILEY DIED EMHOUSE THURSDAY; RITES ON FRIDAY
R. M. Riley, age 70 years, died at his home in Emhouse Thursday
morning. He had been engaged in the mercantile business at Emhouse
37 years. Funeral arrangements are not complete but will probably be
held some time Friday. Surviving are his wife, Emhouse; a son, M.
Knox Riley, Corsicana; a daughter, Mrs. A. H. Williams, Dallas; and
other relatives. Sutherland-McCammon is directing the arrangements.
Notes:
Annie
(Carroll) Rogers
Aug 14, 1900 - July 18, 1943
MRS. ANNIE ROGERS DIED AT EMHOUSE; BURIAL ON MONDAY Funeral
services for Mrs Annie Rogers, age 42 years, who died at her home in
Emhouse Sunday morning, were held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock from
the Baptist church at Emhouse. Burial wag in
Pattison cemetery. Surviving are her
husband, Roy Rogers, Emhouse; a son, Roy Carroll Rogers, Emhouse;
her mother, Mrs. John Carroll, Emhouse; two sisters, Miss Mattie
Carroll, Kmhouse, and Mrs. R. D, Richards, Emhouse, and other
relatives. Pallbearers were Frank Seely, Swlnt Huling, Leslie
Patterson, R. M. Bowden, Alvin Jones and Ralph Wheeler. Sutherland-McCammon
directed the arrangements.
Notes:
Roy Raymond
Rogers
Aug 23, 1896 - Aug 3, 1975
Roy Rogers Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the
Griffin Funeral Home Chapel for Roy Rogers, 88, resident of
Corsicana, who died Sunday at Memorial Hospital. Rev. Roy Davis will
officiate, and burial will be at
Pattison cemetery. Survivors include a son,
Roy Rogers Jr. of Salt Lake City, Utah; three grandsons, two
sisters, Mrs. Ethel Braddock of Ennis and Mrs. Joe Adams of Houston;
two brothers, Johnny Rogers of Crane, and Melton Rogers of Odessa;
and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be nephews. He was
a member of the Masonic Lodge in Crane and veteran of
World War I.
Notes:
Mable Verline (Meredith)
Stokes
Aug 17, 1899 - June 9, 1957
Mrs. Stokes Dies Houston Saturday Mrs. Mable Stokes, 57, Route
1, Hillsboro, formerly of Emhouse, died in the M. D. Anderson
hospital in Houston Saturday night following an extended illness.
Funeral services will be held from the Corley Chapel Tuesday at 4 p.
m, with burial in the
Pattison cemetery at Emhouse. The rites will
be conducted by Rev. A. G. Standlee. Mrs. Stokes was the widow of
the late Kyle Stokes. Surviving are five sons, Curtis Meredith
Stokes, Cleburne; Billy Jo, Lowell Calvin, Lonnie Jean and Benny
Morris Stokes, all of Hillsboro; a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth R. George,
Freeport; six grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Virgil Grooms and
Mrs. Lawson Rackley, both of Hillsboro, and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be Joe Logan, J. C. Fly, C. E. Tabor, D. L. Bonner,
Marion Magee, Ivan Curry, H. R. Ponder and Glenn Stokes.
Notes:
Lowell Calvin “Cab” Stokes
May 09, 1925 - Sep 15, 1966
Calvin Stokes Dies Thursday Calvin Stokes, 41, died in Aus-
tin Thursday. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
from the Corley Chapel with burial in the Pattison cemetery at
Emhouse. The rites will be conducted by Rev. B. J. Grimes, pastor of
the Angus Baptist church. Surviving are three brothers, Lonnie J.
Stokes, Cleburne; Cur- tis M. Stokes, Temple, and Billy Joe Stokes,
Austin; a sister, Mrs. Kenneth R. George, Freeport, and other
relatives. Pallbearers will be E. Melton Jr., James E. McMillen,
Lloyd Gillen, Lawrence Bonner, Clarence Bonner and W. E. McBride.
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Friday, Sept. 16, 1966 Submitted by Diane
Richards Infant Stewart Sep 11, 1926 - Sep 11, 1926 Emhouse Special
to the Sun. The day-old infant. of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Stewart died
Saturday and was buried Sunday in the
Pattison cemetery. We extend our sympathy to
the bereaved parents. The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thursday, September
16, 1926 Submitted by Diane Richards Charlotte Catherine (Teat)
Stewart Oct 14, 1843 - Dec 08, 1915 Emhouse News. Editor, Uncle John
and Chats: Grandma Stewart was buried at the Pattison cemetery last
week. She was very old.
Notes:
Charlotte Catherine
(Teat) Stewart
Oct 14, 1843 - Dec 08, 1915
Emhouse News.
Editor, Uncle John and Chats:
Grandma Stewart was buried at the
Pattison cemetery last week. She was very
old.
Notes:
Alfa
Mae (Walden) Stewart
May 1, 1921 - Nov 16, 1952
Monday Services For Mrs. Stewart Mrs. Alta Mae Stewart, 31,
North Beaton street, died in the Memorial Hospital early Sunday
morning follow an extended illness. Funeral services were held from
the North Side Baptist church Monday at 2 p. m. with burial in
Pattison cemetery at Emhouse. The rites were
conducted by Rev. Jack Goff, pastor of the West Side Baptist church,
formerly North Side pastor, assisted by Rev. John R. Meadows, pastor
of the Emhouse Baptist church. Surviving arc her husband, W. R.
Stewart, and two sons, Ronnie and Jimmie Stewart, all of Corsicana;
two brothers, Jim Walden, Corsicana, and O. B. Walden, Itasca; seven
sisters, Mrs. Vera Wallace, Itasca; Mrs. Era Caldwell, California;
Mrs. Aline Owens, Corsicana; Mrs. Hazel Price, Miami, Fla.; Mrs.
Nora Berryhill, Brownfield; Mrs. Gussie Sparks. Kennedy and Mrs.
Margaret Huggins, Kerens, and a number of nieces, nephews and other
relatives. Pallbearers were E. Melton, Jr., J. D. Chaney, Dan
Roberts, John Wesley Nutt, Rufus Nutt, Gene Browning, H. B. Woods,
Don Fangman. Griffin Funeral Home directed.
Notes:
Claudine (Kennemore) Farmer
Nov 28, 1921 - Nov 14, 2011
 Claudine Kennemore Farmer, 89, a long time
resident of Austin, passed away Monday, Nov.
14, 2011, at Buckner Hospice in Austin.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Lt.
Col. James W. Farmer Sr.; three sisters,
Pauline Kennemore, Doris Kennemore Gay, Ann
Kennemore Merrill; two brothers, Thomas and
Jerry Kennemore; and granddaughter,
Catherine Elizabeth Young.
Survivors include her daughter, Carolyn
Farmer Douglas; son, James W. Farmer Jr. and
wife Patsy Nelson-Farmer; grandson, James W.
Farmer III and wife Amy Copland Farmer; and
four great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7
p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011, at
Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home on North Lamar
Blvd. in Austin.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011, at
Oakwood Cemetery in Corsicana.
Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral
Home, 3125 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin. |
Notes:
Louis Hashop,
Jr.
May 20, 1926 - Nov 13, 2011
 Louis
Hashop, Jr., 85, of League City, passed away Sunday, Nov.
13, 2011, at The Cottages of League City due to
complications from Alzheimer's.
Louis was born May 20, 1926 in Corsicana, to Louis and Annie
Martha Hashop.
He is preceded by his son, Fredrick Louis Hashop; and his
siblings, Will Hashop, Rosa Hashop, and Joe Hashop.
Survivors include his wife, Evelene Hashop; his children,
Steven Ray and Melinda Hashop, Terry Joe and Denise Hashop,
Ricky Dan and Susan Hashop; his grandchildren, Shawn Lewis
Hashop, Jestin Ray and Jesica Hashop, Timothy Lawrence
Hashop, Holly Gayle Hashop, Macy Noel Hashop, Andrew Cole
Hashop, Andrianna Barley, Nathaniel Barley;
great-grandchildren, Lindsey and Shelby Hashop; nephews,
nieces, cousins are Becky and Bob Stevenson, Kathy and Phil
Brader, Sara and Dr. Reese Brown, Bobby Ross, Bill and Jamie
Hashop, and Tressa Watkins.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15,
2011, at Forest Park East Funeral Home, 21620 Gulf Freeway,
Webster, Texas.
Service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011, at
Forest Park East Funeral Home. Officiating the service will
be Pastor Chris Harrison.
Pallbearers are Steven Hashop, Ricky Hashop, Shawn Hashop,
Jestin Hashop, Timothy Hashop and Andrew Hashop.
Honorary Pallbearer is Nathaniel Barley.
Reception will be held after the services at noon Wednesday,
Nov. 16, 2011, at League City United Methodist Church, 1411
West Main Street, League City.
In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions may be
made to League City United Methodist Church.
Arrangements by Forest Park East Funeral Home, Webster. |
Notes:
Willie L. Lusk
June 1, 1943 - Nov 10, 2011
 Willie
L. Lusk
About 1943 - Nov 10, 2011
Willie L. Lusk, 68, of Corsicana, passed away on Thursday,
Nov. 10, 2011 at his residence.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, 2011, at the
Straight Way Missionary Baptist Church, and he will lie in
state at the church from 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Nov.
15,2011.
Funeral services are at noon Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011, at
Straight Way Missionary Baptist Church located at 400 South
15th Street, with Pastor Alvin E. Smith officiating.
Interment will follow at Woodland Memorial Park.
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary, Corsicana. |
Notes:
-------------
Mr. Willie L. Lusk, 68, of Corsicana, was born in Oakwood,
Leon County on June 1, 1943.
He was the third child of five children, born to Oscar and Ethel
Echols Lusk. He accepted Christ at an early age. He was a member of
the Straight Way Missionary Baptist Church where he served
faithfully. He was an ordained Deacon and Trustee. He received his
education from the G. W. Carver High School in Dawson. He was a 1962
graduate.
He married Ora Daniels on Aug. 17, 1964, and to this union they were
blessed with one son, Derrick Lusk. Willie was retired from the
Pactive Corporation in 2009.
The Angel of Silence entered into his life on Thursday, Nov. 10,
2011, at his residence.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Oscar Lusk and
Ethel Allen; two brothers, Charles Henry Lusk and Richard Lusk; two
sisters, Almetta Dickson and Chinessa Erskine.
He leaves to cherish his memory and celebrate his life his wife of
47 years of marriage, Ora Lusk of Corsicana; son, Pastor Derrick
Lusk and wife Kim; three granddaughters, Kayli, Katelyn and Keana
Lusk, all of Rockwall; brothers and sisters-in-law, Earl Daniels Jr.
(Janis), Hutchins, Jimmy Daniels, Tommy Daniels (Karen), and Tammy
Sheffield, all of Ennis; a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews;
and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services are noon, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011, at the Straight
Way Missionary Baptist Church located at 400 South 15th Street, with
Pastor Alvin E. Smith officiating. He will lie in state at the
church on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon. Interment will follow at
Woodland Memorial Park.
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Notes:
Kenneth
Brinston Clark
May 20, 1931 - Nov 11, 2011
 Kennith
Brinston Clark, resident of Corsicana, went to be with his
heavenly Father on Friday morning, November 11, 2011 at
Baylor Medical Center in Dallas at the age of 80. He was a
loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather,
brother, and best friend. He loved the Lord and certainly
kept the commandment which says: Love thy neighbor as
thyself. He would do anything for anybody who needed help
and his family looked up to him for his advice and opinion
on every day matters. He loved doing things for others and
he will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
Kennith was born in Dresden to Lenard Clarence Clark and
Hazel Bower Clark on May 20, 1931. He graduated from
Corsicana High School where he played the Tuba in the Band.
Following graduation he went to Navarro College. Kennith
served his country in the Korean War from 1950 - 1954 in the
United States Air Force while stationed in Japan for 26
months and at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichata Falls prior
to going to Japan. He married Betty Rivers on August 21,
1954 in Ennis and was employeed for 16 years with Sherman
Williams as Credit Manager and 25 years with American
Airlines in fleet services, retiring in 1994. During this
time he served as the 1st Vice President of the
Transportation Union Workers of America and instituted the
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Rehabilitation Program. Kennith was
also a member of the Corsicana Masonic Lodge #174 in
Corsicana for almost 50 years and has been a member of
Northside Baptist Church for the past ten years, having
grown up at Missionary Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by hs parents, two sisters Shirley
Clark and Margaret Lusk, one brother Dewey Clark and two
children James Monty Clark and Debbie Jane Clark. Kennith is
survived by his wife of 57 years Betty Jane Clark of
Corsicana. Three children: Kenneth Michael Clark and his
wife Renee of Midlothian, Larry Mark Clark and his wife
Cynthia of Ovilla, and Lorrie Anne Hudson and her husband
James of Corsicana. Eight grandchildren: Bradley Mark Clark
and wife Brooke, Melissa Grimes and husband Jon, Kristen
Clark, Matthew Brinston Clark, Christopher Trenton Clark,
Cory Michael Clark, Emily Ackermann, and Megan Lyn Murphy.
Five great grandchildren: Corbin, Makenzie, Cade, Camden,
and Tatum. He is also survived by his two sisters Patricia
Owen of Corsicana and Sherry Boling of Grand Prairie and a
number of nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
Visitation will be held on Sunday afternoon with the family
from 4 to 6 p.m. at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home. Funeral
services will be held on Monday morning, November 14, 2011
at 11 a.m. in the Chapel at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home
with Pastor Rick Lamb of Northside Baptist Church
officiating. Burial will follow at
Oakwood Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be Bradley Mark Clark, Matthew
Brinston Clark, Christopher Trenton Clark, Cody Michael
Clark, Austin Campbell, and Jordan Day.
If desired the family ask that memorials be made to the
American Heart Association 7272 Greenville Avenue Dallas,
Texas 75231 or www.heart.org.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of Griffin -
Roughton Funeral Home - Corsicana. |
Notes:
Lillian (Scruggs) Adams
Sept 11, 1918 - Nov 5, 2011
 Mrs.
Lillian Scruggs Adams, 93, of Corsicana passed away on
Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011, at Heritage Oaks West in Corsicana.
She was born on Sept. 11, 1918, in Dawson, to parents,
William T. and Pearl Scruggs.
She was a member of the Blooming Grove Church of Christ. She
was employed as a seamstress with Haggar Slack Factory, and
retired after 25 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alton E. Adams;
daughter, Jackie Thomas; and sister, Janie Sawyer.
Survivors include her sons, Mike Adams and wife Anita, and
Gary Adams of Corsicana; son-in-law, Roy Thomas and wife
Shelia of Corsicana; grandson, Matt Adams and wife Tirina of
Yucca Valley, Calif.; granddaughters, Stephanie Powers of
White Bluff, Tenn., Wendy Adams of Teague, Misty Adams of
Teague, Kelly Thomas Ariniello and husband David of Los
Angelas, Calif., and Kacey Thomas of Corsicana; seven great
grandchildren; brother, Lynn Scruggs and wife Jenelle of
Waco, and bnumerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6,
2011. at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral services were at 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 7, 2011, at
the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Solon Bailey
officiating. Interment followed at
Resthaven Memorial
Park.
Pallbearers were Matt Adams, David Hayden, Roy Thomas, David
Ariniello, Randy Williams and Jeff Williams.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
Evelyn Rose (Cobb) Harrison
July 22, 1925 - Nov 10, 2011
 Mrs.
Evelyn Rose Cobb Harrison, affectionately known as “Mrs.
Claus” for 54 years, passed away Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011, at
Navarro Regional Hospital.
She was born July 22, 1925, in Kimball, S. D. to Andy and
Irene Cobb.
Evelyn and Charles Henry Harrison met at the Sioux Falls Air
Base in South Dakota in December 1945 and were married on
Jan. 12, 1946. They moved to Powell in May 1946 and have
lived in Navarro County their entire married life.
Evelyn is survived by her husband of 65 years, Charles Henry
Harrison; children, Gayle Harrison Jenkins and husband Roy
of Murphy, Charles Michael Harrison of Frisco, Angela
Harrison Wrinkle and husband Joe of Garland; grandchildren,
Roy Lynn Jenkins Jr. and wife Sara of Sachse, Tammy Jenkins
Weyandt and husband Jeff of Plano, Grant Harrison of
Scottsdale, Ariz., Paige Harrison Raible and husband Andy of
Thornton, Colo., Erin Wrinkle of Wichita Falls, and Eric
Wrinkle of Garland. She enjoyed her great-grandchildren,
Dodd, Alyana Rose, Carson, Grayson and Lauren. She is also
survived by her brother, Jerry Cobb and wife Bonnie of
Custer, S.D.; sisters-in-law, Elaine Cobb of Mitchell, S.D.,
and Rose Cobb of Rockford, Minn.; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Evelyn graduated from Alexandria High School in Alexandria,
S.D. and attended Navarro College. She was a wife, mother,
Mamaw, fabulous cook and baker. Evelyn devoted innumerable
volunteer hours with Cedar Lake Hospice, Road to Recovery
and at church. She was a lifetime member of the VFW Post
3666 Auxiliary and American Legion Auxiliary Post 22. Evelyn
was a member of the Church of Christ for 65 years and
attended Westhill Church of Christ. She was employed at the
Texas Department of Health and Human Services in Corsicana
for 20 years and retired in 1991.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association,
American Cancer Society or the American Lung Association.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov.
12, 2011, at Corley Funeral Home.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011 at Corley
Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Sam Dilbeck officiating.
Interment will be
Kerens City Cemetery in Kerens.
Pallbearers are Roy Lynn Jenkins Jr., Grant Harrison, Joe
Wrinkle, Jeff Weyandt, Caleb Jackson and Tommy Stringer.
Honorary Pallbearers are Eric Wrinkle, Dodd Weyandt, and
Grayson Jenkins.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
Dorotha Louise (Haswell)
Thomas
July 25, 1912 - Nov 2, 2011
 Dorotha
Louise (Haswell) Thomas passed away Nov. 2, 2011.
“Dot” was born July 25, 1912 in Dallas.
She is preceded in death by her husband, W. J. Thomas, and
son, Walter Jay Thomas.
She is survived by her daughter, Helen Jean Thomas Hyden;
and daughter-in-law, Jean Thomas. She is also survived by
three grandchildren, Wanda Louise Hyden Christ, Russell Jay
Hyden, and Catherine Elizabeth Hyden; one step
great-grandchild, Christian Ryan Sweetnam, and four
great-grandchildren, Aaron Quinn Shaw, Nathaniel Kellee
Christ, James Thomas Hyden, and Alexander Jay Christ.
Mrs. Thomas's legacy is instilled into the city of Cedar
Hill with a city park named after her for her contributions
to the local parks board, numerous generations of Camp Fire
boys and girls who she hosted at her family farm and
multiple other accomplishments, the likes of which carry a
broad range.
Her artistic capabilities reflected the gentle nature and
determination of a great woman. From oil paintings to china
paintings, gardening and farm work, she was nearly an expert
at anything she set her mind to, including life itself by
living alone on her hundred acres of farmland in Dresden
until her death.
Her drive and determination to accomplish tasks she felt
worthy were demonstrated by feats such as obtaining a
historical marker for the Merrifield Cemetary located in
Dallas.
Lineage was a proud part of her life, and she would tell
stories and give factual renditions of her family history to
her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, even up
to her last days. |
Notes:
Lillian
(Henderson) Rhodes
Oct 14, 1914 - Nov 6, 2011
 Lillian
Henderson Rhodes, 97, passed away Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011 at
Twilight Home in Corsicana surrounded by her family.
She was born Oct. 14, 1914, to Frank and Lillie Henderson in
Zwolle, La.
Lillian Henderson married Carma Lois Rhodes on Dec. 24,
1931, and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great
grandmother, great great grandmother, sister, and aunt. She
was a member of First Baptist Church of Blooming Grove.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Carma
Rhodes, infant children, C.L. and Gwendolyn Rhodes; great
granddaughter, Rachel Slovak; son-in-law Randy Green;
brothers Jeff Henderson and William (Bud) Henderson; sisters
Carrie Lancaster, Lila Hix, Pearl Rosson, Mabel Sicking and
Vera Mae Harris.
She is survived by children, Wanda Robinson and husband
George of Corsicana, Genell Ponder and husband Henry of
Corsicana, Elwyn Rhodes Sr. and wife Brenda of Purdon, Eddie
Rhodes and wife Peggy of Waxahachie, Marguerite Page and
husband Eddie of Kingsport, Tenn., Ross Rhodes and wife
Terrie of Blooming Grove, Janis Joyner and husband Phil of
Corsicana, and Pamela Green of Corsicana. She is also
survived by 24 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren, 13
great great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8,
2011, at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011, at First
Baptist Church in Blooming Grove with Brother Grady Cashion
and Brian Upchurch officiating. Interment will follow at
Cryer Creek
Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Randy Robinson, Ryan Rhodes, Matt
Parrish, Vincent Guerrero, Robert Guthrie and Jeremy
Robinson.
The family wishes to thank all of the caregivers and friends
for their love and support.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
Frankie Belle (Irwin) Odom
Sept 21, 1914 - Nov 6, 2011
After a brief illness, Frankie Belle Odom went to
join her Lord and those loved ones who were waiting for her
on the other side on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011.
She was born to Frank Leslie and Vida Mae Irwin Sept. 21,
1914, in Bazette.
Frankie returned to her childhood home of Corsicana from
Abbeville, La. following the death of her first husband,
William Oscar “Bud” Brown in 1967. Some years later, she met
her next-door neighbor, James Odom, and they married soon
after. He passed away in 2001.
She was an active member of First Baptist Church where she
taught Sunday School and sang in the Solid Rockers Choir.
She worked as a bookkeeper for Duren Norris for many years.
Frankie is remembered by her family and friends as a loving
and gracious woman without a single mean bone in her body.
While we are saddened by her death, we take comfort in the
knowledge that our separation is but for a little while, for
we will join her with the Lord in His time.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and two older
sisters, Lillie Clemmons and Nellie Crenwelge.
She is survived by her only daughter, Vida Bess Byrd and
husband Joe Larry of Corsicana; grandchildren, David Byrd of
Overland Park, Kan., and Laura MacGregor and husband Douglas
of Johannesburg, South Africa; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8,
2011, at Corley Funeral Home.
Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011, at Corley
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Danny Reeves and the Rev.
B.F. Risinger Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at
Resthaven Memorial
Park.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Building
Fund or Family First Hospice.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
Janessa
(Dover) Rose
Oct 20, 1967 - Nov 5, 2011
 Jannessa
Dover Rose, 44, passed away Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011, at
Navarro Regional Hospital in Corsicana.
Jannessa was born in Ennis on Oct. 20, 1967, to James Lee
and Gloria Dean (Vyers) Dover. She grew up in Emhouse and
graduated from Blooming Grove High School in
1986. She received her LVN from Navarro College.
She worked for Home Health Care for 12 years as an LVN. She
was a member of the Baptist Church of Emhouse.
She was preceded in death by her father, James Lee Dover and
brother, Sam Dover.
She is survived by her mother, Gloria; and her step-father,
Noel Joe Dover; son, John Caleb Rose and his wife Halie of
Corsicana; one grandchild, Alexsus Baker; brother, Charles
Ray and Natalie Owens of Corsicana; two sisters, Rachel
Dover and Sandra Dover, both of Tyler; uncle, Roy Dean
Dover; aunts, Joe Frankie Dover, Fay Nail and Ruby Cope;
nieces, Sarah Owens, Hannah Owens, Virginia Owens and Morgan
Dover; along with her special companion, her basset hound
Lucy.
Visitation will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011,
in the J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis.
A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday,
Nov. 9, 2011, in the J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel with the
Rev. Eric Larsen officiating. Interment will follow in Grady
Cemetery of Rankin.
Arrangements by J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc., of Ennis. |
Notes:
Dora Catherine (Minefee)
Vest-Hollingsworth
Oct 12, 1931 - Nov 4, 2011
 Mrs.
Dora C. Hollingsworth, 80, of Corsicana, passed away Friday,
Nov. 4, 2011 at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas.
She was born Oct. 12, 1931 to Katie and William Minefee in
Cottonwood.
She was a member of 11th Avenue Baptist Church. She was a
loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She was a
dedicated and caring nurse's aide and worked hard all her
life caring for others.
She is survived by her husband, Robert E. Hollingsworth Sr.;
son, Robert E. Hollingsworth Jr. of Corsicana; daughter,
Dora J. Rogers and husband John of Corsicana; grandchildren,
Tarena Gray of Kilgore, Jobey Dale Ragan of Corsicana, Todd
Everett Ragan of Corsicana, and Katie Lee Horn of
Greenville; sister, Mary Lou Rawlings of Streetman; and
numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 7, 2011, at
Corley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Rufus Nutt
officiating. Interment will follow at
Dresden Cemetery
in Dresden.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
Raymond
Bobalik
May 29, 1937 - Nov 2, 2011
Raymond Bobalik, 74, passed away early Tuesday
morning, Nov. 2, 2011 at the Ennis Care Center, after a
lengthy illness. Raymond was born in Ennis May 29, 1937 at
home on the family farm, to father Frank K. Bobalik and
mother Carrie Cervenka. He attended St. John's Catholic
School and transferred to Ennis High School.
At the age of 16, Raymond worked at the Dallas Fair Park
Aquarium, soon after started working with his brother-in-law
Albert Blazek for the Singer-Freiden Business machine
company as a service technician. Over the years the company
evolved and changed names to TRW. He retired from TRW only
to work for ACS installing and servicing ATM's. In 2000
Raymond retired from the Dallas commute, but couldn’t stop
working (on something). He stayed busy repairing friends and
families small engines and spending time with his grandkids.
His entire adult life Raymond also farmed after his regular
full-time job. You could say Raymond was a hard worker.
In 1957 he met and eventually married Eva Howard McNeel in
1959. Ray and Eva made their home in Ennis on the home they
built on the family farm. They had three daughters, Gwynneth,
Kerri, and Leslie (mostly tomboys). Ray enjoyed the
outdoors, so much you could find him outside up to and
sometimes after bedtime. He was well known for his garage,
where “He” could find almost anything one might need and
then some.
He is preceded in death by his parents Frank K. Bobalik and
Carrie Cervenka Bobalik, brother Frank Bobalik, and sisters
Wilma Bobalik Zmolek, Victoria Bobalik Tomason and Mary
Bobalik Blazek.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Eva Howard
McNeel-Bobalik, daughter and son-in-law, Eva Gwynneth and
Robert Guerrero, grandsons Daniel Joseph, Kenneth Robert and
Brian Vincent Guerrero of Nanuet, NY.; daughter and
son-in-law, Kerri Lynne and Morris Bigham of Ennis,
granddaughter and husband, Jessica Ruth and Neil Moore,
great-grandson Layton Taylor Moore, soon to be
great-grandson Evan Ray Moore of Palmer, Grandson Brandon
Ray Bigham of Mansfield; daughter and son-in-law, Leslie
Dianna and Michael Rene’ of Ennis; and sister Anna Bobalik
Zmolik of Alma, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Raymond professed his love of God, and confessed his sins
for salvation from Jesus Christ. For these reasons we are
comforted knowing we will be reunited once again. Unable to
donate organs he chose to donate to Science Care. Science
Care sets the standard of excellence for the donation and
responsible use of human tissue for medical research,
training and professional education.
Raymond's memorial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 7,
2011 at Northside Baptist Church, 2800 North Beaton Street,
Corsicana. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations
be made to the Northside Baptist Church building fund or the
charity of your choice. |
Notes:
Mary Elizabeth (Ganze)
Bancroft
July 13, 1943 - Nov 4, 2011
 Mrs.
Mary Elizabeth Bancroft, age 68, went home to her Lord and
Savior on Friday, Nov. 4, 2011 at Trisun Care Center in
Corsicana. Her family was by her side. She was born to H. J
and Bonnie Ganze on July 13, 1943 in Pursley, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Bonnie Bolen Ganze.
She is survived by her husband, Arthur “Sonny” Bancroft of
Powell; father, H. J. “Hub” Ganze; daughter, Jamie McGinnis
of Corsicana; son, Randy Bancroft and wife Karen of Kerens;
grandchildren, Kristal Johnston and husband Justin of
Corsicana, Cary Banks of Corsicana, Payton Bancroft of
Kerens, and McKenzie Bancroft of Kerens; great-granddaughter
Elaina Faith Johnston of Corsicana; brothers, George Ganze
and wife Darlene of Rosebud, Charles Ganze and wife, Ruth of
Granbury, and Eddie Ganze and wife, Jane of Crockett. Mrs.
Bancroft is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Bancroft was a life long member of the Powell Baptist
Church. She was an accomplished pianist and played for
Powell Baptist Church for over 40 years. She loved gospel
music, especially the group known as Southern Joy. Mary was
the “person in charge” and was a powerful delegator. She
loved to travel and family members say that her car engine
never was off long enough to get cold. She loved to cook and
loved holidays. Mary loved her Lord, her family and her
numerous friends with all her heart. She was active in the
Kerens Music Club and church activities in Powell.
Visitation for Mrs. Bancroft will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011 at Corley Funeral Home in Corsicana.
Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011 at
Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Morris Holcomb and
George Ganze officiating.
Burial will be at
Resthaven Memorial Park in Corsicana. Pallbearers will
be Larry Taylor, Charles Taylor, Floyd Henderson, Larry
Fields, Payton Bancroft, Cary Banks, Justin Johnston, and
Gene Allen McLain.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer
Society at 1000 W. 2nd Ave., Corsicana, TX 75110 or Powell
Baptist Church Building Fund at P.O. Box 188, Powell, TX
75153.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
Carolyn
(Pinkston) Bee
Dec 14, 1929 - Nov 8, 2011
 Carolyn
Pinkston Bee passed away in Houston on Tuesday, Nov. 8,
2011, surrounded by her adoring and devoted children.
Carolyn was born Dec. 14, 1929, in Corsicana.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years,
Dan Alan Bee.
Carolyn and Dan grew up in Corsicana, and they both
graduated from Texas Tech University. Carolyn and Dan took
great pleasure in their family, international and domestic
travel, especially to the Gulf Coast and Great Britain,
gardening, and cooking. They enjoyed entertaining their
family and many friends and were the perfect hosts, thanks
to Carolyn's warm and welcoming personality. During their 25
years in New Orleans, La., Carolyn was a member of the
Crescent City Needlepoint Guild, Aurora Plantation Garden
Club, Tall Timbers Garden Club, Christ Church Cathedral
altar guild, and P.E.O. Sisterhood. She also enjoyed working
alongside Dan in his memberships in the New Orleans
Roundtable Club, the Endymion Mardi Gras Krewe and the Amoco
Retirement Club. Carolyn and Dan were members of Christ
Church Cathedral in New Orleans for 25 years. They also
resided in Wink, Midland, Longview, Tyler, Tulsa, Denver and
Houston. Carolyn had a knack for engaging conversations and
bringing out the best in people she met.
Survivors include her son, Michael Alan Bee and wife Patty;
daughter, Katherine Bee Peveto and husband William;
grandchildren, Victoria Marie Bee, Marcus Alan Bee, Danielle
Devine Miller and husband Jason; and great-grandson Matthew
Alan Miller.
A private memorial service will be held for Carolyn. In lieu
of customary remembrances, the family requests memorial
contributions to the American Heart Association. |
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