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Ruby Christine (Atwood) Bodine
Nov 3, 1925 - Jan 8, 2013
 Ruby
Christine Bodine, 87, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013, in
Corsicana.
She was born Nov. 3, 1925, in Sherman. She married Joseph
Paul (Joe) Bodine, Sr. and shared almost 30 years together
before being separated by his death in 1980. Mrs. Bodine
lived in Ferris and Teague before moving to Corsicana in
2005. She enjoyed making crafts and ceramics, but her heart
was in homemaking for her family. Mrs. Bodine was a
dedicated mother, raising four children and helping to raise
her grandchildren, and was a Baptist by faith.
Mrs. Bodine was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph
Paul (Joe) Bodine Sr.; and her parents, Raymon Carlos and
Myrtle Lea Mullins Atwood.
Survivors include one daughter, Tommie Keaton of Corsicana;
three sons, Joseph Bodine Jr. of Teague, Raymon Bodine of
Streetman, and Mike Bodine and wife Ginny of Ferris; seven
grandchildren, Mary McKensie Parks, Jody Bodine, Brad Bodine,
Angie Leverett, Trevor Bodine, Whitney Bodine and Tanner
Bodine; eight great-grandchildren; other relatives and
friends.
Graveside services for Mrs. Ruby Bodine will be held at 10
a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at Salem Cemetery near
Freestone.
There will be no public visitation at the funeral home.
The family requests memorials be made to the American Cancer
Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73123-1718, or
online at www.cancer.org; or to the American Heart
Association, 10900-B Stonelake Blvd. Suite 320, Austin,
Texas 78759, or online at www.heart.org.
Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Teague. |
Notes:
David Glen
Ferguson
abt 1950 - Jan 1, 2013
 David
Glen Ferguson, 62, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, at his
home in Houston following a long battle with cancer.
He was preceded in death by a wife and two sons.
Survivors include his wife, Lora; his mother, Fran; two
sons; four grandchildren; three brothers; and four sisters.
He ran Ferguson Communication for many years.
David was a good Christian, generous to a fault with both
his time and his money, and made many friends. He was also
active in the prison ministry in Palestine.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of David will be
held at noon Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at the Roane Baptist
Church in Roane.
Everyone who knew him is invited to come share stories and
memories of David with his family and friends. |
Notes:
Travis
Miles Coe Jr.
Nov 17, 1958 - Jan 7, 2013
 Travis
Miles Coe Jr., 54, passed away on Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, at
his home in Round Rock.
He was born on Nov. 17, 1958, to Travis Miles Coe Sr. and
Jeannie Wessels in LaMesa, Calif. Travis graduated from
Corsicana High School in 1977, where he played the tuba and
was president of the band. Following high school, he
attended Navarro College and then joined the United States
Air Force, where he met his wife Terry. Travis worked in
cell phone and security systems tech support, and worked
most recently with Smarter Security. He enjoyed spending
time with his family and loved riding his motorcycle.
He was a loving son, husband, father, and grandfather, and
will be missed by all who knew him.
Those left behind to cherish his memory include his wife,
Terry Lee Coe of Round Rock; son, Paul Gregory Martin and
wife Catherine of North Richland Hills; daughter, Amanda
Jean Wilkerson and husband Steven of Round Rock;
grandchildren, Megan, Makaila, and Paulie; mother, Jeannie
W. Coe of Corsicana; sister, Sandra Lynn Crum; and niece,
Carissa Dawn Crum of Corsicana. He is also survived by many
other family members and friends.
A memorial service celebrating Travis’ life will be held at
3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at the Memorial Chapel
of Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home, 14501 N.
Interstate 35, Pflugerville.
Arrangements by Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home,
Pflugerville. |
Notes:
Ruby Nell
Newton
abt 1921 - Jan 2, 2013
 Ruby
Nell Newton, 91, of Indianapolis, formerly of Corsicana,
passed away on Wednesday, Jan 2, 2013, at St Vincent
Hospice.
She is survived by her daughter, Dr. Rosie M. Hatchett; and
grandchildren, Margaret Rose Summers, Edward Darnay Rose and
Judy Rose McKeage; five great grandchildren, and six
great-great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013,
and funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan.
9, 2013, at Galilee M.B.C., 2624 East 25th Street,
Indianappolis. Interment will be in Washington Park North
Cemetery.
Arrangements by Williams & Bluitt Funeral Home,
Indianapolis, Ind. |
Notes:
Sammy
Ray "Sam" Harvard
Dec 13, 1921 - Jan 5, 2013
 Sammy
Ray “Sam” Harvard, 91, a longtime resident of Corsicana and
Kermit, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Driftwood,
with loved ones by his side.
Sam was born on Dec. 13, 1921, in Navarro, to Sam Forrest
Harvard and Carrie Bressie Harvard, and was the youngest of
four children. He spent his entire childhood in Navarro and
graduated as Valedictorian of the
Class of 1939 at Navarro High School, prior to serving
our country in the United States Army Air Corps.
Upon completion of service in the military, Sam was
recruited to play softball and to work for Gulf Oil Company.
He accepted the offers and relocated to Kermit, where he
began his oilfield career. He later resigned from Gulf Oil
to begin his own oilfield service company, Harvard
Construction Company. He took great pride in the fact that
he provided numerous young men in West Texas with what they
termed a “Harvard Education.” It was in Kermit that Sam met
the love of his life, Emma Laura Pyeatt. Sam and Emma were
married in Kermit on Sept. 8, 1950.
They were blessed with two daughters, Katherine Jeanne
Harvard Sizemore and Susan Marie Harvard Gregory. Sam and
Emma retired in 1987 and relocated to Corsicana, where Sam
spent the majority of his time working on his ranch and
proudly tending to his registered Brangus cattle and Quarter
Horses. In addition, he spent many mornings and afternoons
furthering his knowledge as a regular member of the
“Whataburger Coffee Bunch.”
Sam was loved by many and continuously thought of others.
One of his greatest joys was being able to provide for his
family and friends. He was lovingly adored by his beautiful
wife, Emma, their children, grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was devoted to
his family and his faith. He was a member of First Baptist
Church in Corsicana.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Harvard; parents;
brother, Graham “Buck” Harvard; and sisters, Mary Smith and
Martha Horn.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law Kathy and John
Sizemore of Nocona, and Susie and Gary Gregory of Driftwood;
grandchildren, Suzann and husband Todd Griffin of Midland,
Julie and husband Jarret Davis of Nocona, Laura Gregory of
Dallas, Rebecca Sizemore of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., April
Kilpatrick of Driftwood, and Brooks Gregory of Austin;
great-grandchildren, Jase Davis, Bodie Davis, Ava Davis,
Miles Griffin, Graham Griffin and Sammy Ray Kilpatrick.
Family visitation is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday,
Jan. 8, 2013, at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Funeral Services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday,
Jan. 9, 2013, at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel with
the Rev. B.F.
Risinger and the Rev. Benny Horn officiating. Interment will
follow at Hopewell
Cemetery in Navarro County.
Pallbearers will be family members Gene Horn, Tommy Horn,
Benny Horn, David Smith, Jarret Davis and Todd Griffin.
Honorary Pallbearers will include Bunk Bottoms, Jim Bronstad,
Gene Bullard, Don Butler, Bill Carmack, Jimmy Dee Coker,
Bill Crawford, Woody Dosser, Byron Engstrom, Roy French, Joe
Glass, Darwin Green, David Hawk, Bill Honea, Larry Hutson,
Jon Ed Ingham, Jay Justice, Tony Neal, Duane Nutt, Roy
Ragsdale, Tommy Ross, Jimmy Spencer, Glenn Stewart, Larry
Talbert, Joe Bob Tekell and Monte Trimble.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any of the
following:
Jean's Downtown Men's Bible Class, 106 Main Street, Nocona,
TX 76255; First Baptist Church of Corsicana, 510 W. Collin
Street, Corsicana, TX 75110; First Baptist Church of Kermit,
400 E. Bryan, Kermit, TX 79745; The Alzheimer's Association;
and/or The American Heart Association.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana. |
Notes:
John T. White
Nov 13, 1951 - Jan 2013
 John
T. White passed away from multiple myeloma at the age of 61,
was a gifted lawyer, businessman, athlete and craftsman
whose sense of humor, zest for living and love of his family
will be sorely missed by all who were privileged to share
his life.
Since 1990, John has been the President and owner of
Performance Printing Company, a nationally recognized
printer of specialty items such as 3-D and simulated motion
products on plastics and other difficult applications.
However, his outside interests made him a true renaissance
man whose intelligence and inquisitive nature led him into
hobbies as diverse as electrical installation, woodworking,
cooking, sports and a lifelong passion for history and
literature.
Born in McKinney, Texas on Nov. 13, 1951, he was raised in a
highly competitive family of four other brothers, Thomas,
Carl, Sims, and Greg, all of whom survive him. After the
family moved to Corsicana, John was popular and successful
in school, being both a star athlete, President of the
Future Farmers of America club, and President of the student
body. His achievements landed him a place in the Harvard
Class of '74 where he was somewhat of a rarity, being a
relatively conservative and easy-going Texas country boy in
a liberal East coast environment. He was
100 percent of the membership of the Young Republicans in
his class at Harvard, and the only disc jockey for the
school's country music radio station at the time.
Nonetheless, he continued to excel in sports and academics
and went on to receive a law degree from Southern Methodist
University in 1977, where he made law review. Following
graduation, he formed the law firm of White, Cox and Larsen,
and, after a merger with the Austin firm of Brown Maroney,
decided to work in the printing business as President of
Performance Printing.
John is survived by the love of his life, Nan Shertzer
White, his wife of 27 years. He and Nan were never apart,
traveling and enjoying a life together that was an
inspiration to all who knew them. He also leaves behind six
children: John Taylor White, Jr. and his wife, Lindsay;
daughter Kathryn C. Mosely and her husband Brian; Thomas S.
White; James M. White and wife Samantha; and twins Nicholas
O. White and Timothy P.
White. He is also survived by his mother, Peggy White, but
was preceded in death by his father Thomas P. White of
Corsicana.
All of his family and friends will remember his enthusiasm,
kindness and devotion to his family. John loved to spend
time in the kitchen and was an excellent gourmet cook with
Cordon Bleu training and skills developed in classes he took
in San Miguel De Allende. His salsas, expertly crafted
Mexican dishes and soups were the highlight of any visit to
the White household. A self-described “gym rat,” John was
never happier than playing pick-up basketball four to five
times a week with a large number of friends and
acquaintances at the Veranda Club or the “mature players”
game at the Cooper Aerobics Center on Thursday nights.
During summer months he could always be found within ear
shot of television or radio listening to his beloved Texas
Rangers for which he had season tickets for many years. An
accomplished woodworker, he spent many happy hours in his
attic turning out exquisite and finely detailed pieces of
furniture.
In fact, as his final illness progressed, he was keenly
interested in and successful in completing a set of wooden
toy boxes for his six grandchildren as a legacy of love for
them.
Gracious and thoughtful of others to the end, John impressed
everyone with his kindness and serene acceptance of his
fate. At all times in his last days, he was an inspiration
and source of comfort to all, happy and peaceful in the
knowledge that he was soon to be in the presence of his Lord
and Savior Jesus Christ.
In lieu of flowers, donations are welcome in his name to the
R. B. Thieme, Jr. Bible Ministries, P.O. Box 460829,
Houston, Texas 77056. A memorial celebration of his life
will be held on his 27th wedding anniversary, Jan. 18, 2013
at 4 p.m. at 2929 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas. |
Notes:
Priscilla Ann (Wilson) Brooks
abt 1951 - Jan 2, 2013
 Priscilla
Ann Wilson Brooks, 61, of Arlington, former resident of
Corsicana, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013 at the
Medical Center of Arlington. Funeral services are 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013 at the Lifeline Fellowship Family
Church with Pastor David E. Wilson officiating. Interment
will follow at
Woodland Memorial Park.
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
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Notes:
Kevin
Robert Kelledy
Nov 3, 1951 - Dec 29, 2012
 Kevin
Robert Kelledy was released from the confines of his earthly
existence on Dec. 29, 2012 after a long hard-fought
courageous battle with cancer. He was born Nov. 3, 1951 in
the Borough of Bronx, NY to Robert Joseph Kelledy and Joan
Margaret McDonald Kelledy. Kevin was a first generation
American, as his mother was born in County Tipperary,
Ireland.
Kevin became a proud Texan early in his life as his family
relocated from New York to the Houston area. Growing up in
Friendswood, Kevin was very active in sports, excelling in
baseball, basketball and football. In 1969, Kevin led his
high school basketball team to the state championship. In
September 2011, Kevin and his teammates were inducted into
the Friendswood High School Sports Hall of Fame which was
quite an honor. Kevin entered college life at Alvin Jr.
College and then went on to Southwest Texas State University
(now Texas State University) graduating with a Bachelor of
Business Administration degree. From there Kevin was
employed by the Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. of
Washington, D.C. as a sales management executive.
After years of travel away from home and family, and
extremely long days and nights at the job, Kevin
accomplished his goal of an early retirement from BNA in
November of 2006. Together with his beloved wife Vickie,
they began a search for their perfect retirement home. Their
search led them to a beautiful lakefront lot on Richland
Chambers Lake in Corsicana. They soon began construction on
their dream home, which Kevin made sure included an indoor
showroom and massive garage like no other in which to
showcase his numerous and ever changing prized vehicle
collection. Kevin's passion for working on and restoring
vehicles for himself and others continued to grow. He was a
much loved and respected member of the Shakers and Scrapers
Car Club of Corsicana. The “Kelledy Garage and Irish Pub”
was always open as many sought him out for his knowledge,
skill and tenacity at troubleshooting as well as the affable
camaraderie had by all. As Kevin's health began to restrict
some of his activities, he developed an interest in radio
controlled aircraft. His love of aviation led him to begin a
large collection of aircraft.
Teaching himself to fly them through trial and error, Kevin
then went on to counsel others in the skills he had
mastered. He derived great joy in the countless hours spent
working in his garage on his cars and flying these planes.
Kevin had numerous other interests such as fishing, boating,
sharpshooting (snakes mostly), and watching “his” football
team, the NY Giants. Kevin had a huge heart, a great wit and
knew how to live life large. He will be greatly missed by
all who knew and loved him.
Kevin was preceded in death by his parents and a sister,
Kerry Kelledy Miller.
Kevin was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He is
survived by his loving wife Vickie Rains Kelledy; a daughter
Raven, her husband Hunter, and a grandson Greyson Firchow of
Kyle, Texas; a sister, Donna Accordo and husband Sid of
Kemah; also nieces Kacie Miller of Richmond, Texas, Kelsie,
Kourtney, Kendall and Kailyn Kelledy all of Friendswood.
A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11,
2013 and a celebration of Kevin's life will be held
Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013 at 10 a.m., both under the direction
of Corley Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please feel free
to make a donation in Kevin's name to St. Jude Children's
Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. |
Notes:
William P. "Phil" Woehleke
Aug 5, 1946 - Jan 5, 2013
Mr. William P. “Phil” Woehleke, 66, of Greenville passed away on
Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at Hunt County Regional Medical Center in
Greenville. Visitation will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on
Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral services
will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, at Corley Funeral
Home Chapel with the Rev. Christopher Burge officiating. Interment
will follow in the Oakwood
Cemetery. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home, Corsicana.
Notes:
Bobbie Joe
Kirvens
abt 1935 - Jan 8, 2013
Bobbie Joe Kirvens, 77, of Dawson, passed away Saturday, Jan. 5,
2013, at Twilight Home. Services will be at noon Tuesday, Jan. 8,
2013, at Hopewell Baptist Church in Dawson with the Rev. Monroe
Allen officiating. Interment will follow at
Farmerville Cemetery
in Dawson. Arrangements by M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals,
Corsicana.
Notes:
Jackson Beauregard
Shelton, Sr.
Mar. 16, 1865 - Jun. 17, 1939
J. B. SHELTON WAS BURIED SUNDAY IN WARD CEMETERY
J. B. Shelton, 74, died at the family residence at 9 o’clock
Saturday morning, and funeral services were held at 3 o’clock Sunday
afternoon at the Sutherland McCammon Funeral Chapel with interment
in Ward Cemetery. Mrs.
Archibald, Christian Science reader, conducted the rites.
Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Della Scogin of Rice; Mrs.
Drusella Glaze of Denison; Mrs. Pearl Harper of Corsicana; Mrs. Inez
Johnson and Mrs. Ida Lux and four sons, Charles, Alfred, John and J.
B. Shelton, Jr.
Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
Notes:
Julia
(Royal) Shelton
Jan 6, 1869 - Jun 2, 1953
Former Resident Dies At Denison
Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Shelton, 84, widow of the late J. B.
Shelton, who died at Denison Tuesday were held Friday from the
chapel of the Brapcher-Moore Funeral Home.
Graveside rites were held Friday at
Ward Cemetery at 3:30 p.m.
Mrs. Shelton was a former resident of Corsicana. Minnie Munson,
Christian Science reader, conducted the services.
Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Ida Lux, Trenton, Tex.; Mrs.
George Glaze, Denison; Mrs. R. B. Scoggin, Smithfield; Mrs. Pearl
Harper, Austin; Mrs. A. P. Johnson, Mt. Pleasant; four sons, C. G.
Shelton, Pampa; J. R. Shelton, Los Angeles, Calif.; A. C. Shelton
and J. B. Shelton.
McCammon directed.
Notes:
Charles Sidney Matlock
Feb 1865 - Apr 27, 1949
Chas. S. Matlock Rites Held At Kerens Thursday
Funeral services for Charles S. Matlock, aged 84 years, who died
Wednesday morning, were held from the residence in Kerens Thursday
afternoon at 3 o’clock. Burial was in the
Long Prairie cemetery.
Surviving are his wife of Kerens; five sons, Fred and L. R. Matlock
both of Kerens; P. E. Matlock, Pandora; C. O. Matlock, Crockett, and
K. L. Matlock, Odom; a daughter, Mrs. Greta Prince, Kerens; two
brothers, J. J. Matlock, Corsicana and other relatives.
Corley Funeral Home directed.
Notes:
Bertie
(Ward) Woodard
Oct 9, 1899 - May 24, 1994
Bertie Woodard
Bertie Woodard, 94, of Dallas, died May 24, 1994, in Dallas.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Corley Funeral Chapel,
with the Rev. Ralph Ward officiating. Burial will be in
Campbell-Elrod
Cemetery in Navarro County.
She was born Oct. 9, 1899, in Navarro County. She was a member of
the Assembly of God Church in Dallas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sojourner Woodard.
Survivors include one son, Donald Woodard of Dallas; three
daughters, Jo Quinter of McLean, Va., and Grace Slack and Mildred
Evans, both of Dallas; one sister, Lillie Pearl Ivie of Corsicana;
four brothers, Luther Ward of Leveland, Roy Ward of Corsicana, Eddie
Ward and Kelly Ward both of Purdon; 11 grandchildren; 17
great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Notes:
Mable Leona
Eaton
Jan 31, 1910 - Feb 10, 1993
Mable Leona Eaton, 83, of Kerens, died Feb. 10, 1993.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Kerens First Baptist
Church.
The Rev. Tony Neal will officiate. Burial will be in
Oak Grove Cemetery.
Paschal Funeral Home of Kerens is in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by two daughters, Amma Jo Cain of Longview and
Barbara Ann Arnett of Mildred; three sons, Nathan Allen Eaton of
Mesquite, Orville Eaton of Dallas and Weldon Eaton of Waller, Texas;
four brothers, Clinton Horn of San Antonio, Alfred Horn of Onalaska,
Texas, Travis Horn of Kerens and Johnny Horn of Lancaster; five
sisters, Anice Richardson of Athens, Teas, Margaret McGee of Wilmer,
Wanda Alberts of Dallas, Martha Remington of Munford, Tenn. and
Hattie Wyatt of Adainsville, Georgia; 13 grandchildren; 12
great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Notes:
Oral Lynoka
Beasley
Jan 29, 1923 - Feb 15, 1993
O.L. Beasley, 70, of Kerens, died Feb. 15, 1993.
Military graveside services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in the
Oak Grove Cemetery,
with the Rev. Doug Axtell officiating. Paschal Funeral Home is in
charge of arrangements.
He was of the Baptist faith and had worked for the Humble Oil Co.
for 29 years. He was a veteran of
World War II.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois.
Survivors include two sisters, Wanda Beene of Corsicana and Alice
Pricklen of Corpus Christi; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Notes:
Alice Mae
(Rogers) Redford
Feb 16, 1897 - Jun 14, 1993
Alice Mae Redford, 96, of Corsicana, died June 14, 1993.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in
Oak Grove Cemetery,
with the Rev. Claude Davison officiating. The family will receive
visitors from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Paschal Funeral Home in Kerens.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Robert Redford Sr.,
in May 1964; and one daughter, Katherine Henderson in September
1990.
She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, William Thomas
and Nettie Redford of Jacksonville, Texas, and James Robert Redford
Jr. of Lubbock; one brother, Lloyd Rogers of Corsicana; seven
grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 21 great-great-grandchildren;
and a number of nieces and nephews.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Tuesday, Jun 15, 1993
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
- w/o James Robert “Jim”
Redford, Sr. d/o Thomas Eldridge Rogers, Sr. buried in White
Church cemetery and Alice “Allie” (Petty) Rogers buried in
Prairie Point cemetery
Ena Marie
Trammell
Nov 7, 1903 - Jul 1, 1993
Ena Trammell, 89, of Kerens, died July 1, 1993, in Kerens.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Paschal Funeral Home in
Kerens. The Rev. Dennis Woods and the Rev. Doug Axtell will
officiate. Burial will be in
Oak Grove Cemetery.
She is survived by one sister, Arple Scarbrough of Kerens; three
nieces; and six great-nieces.
Notes:
Edna Lora
(Calame) Meador-McDaniel
Feb 12, 1906 - Jun 1, 1993
Edna Lora McDaniel, 87, of Corsicana, died June 1, 1993.
Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church in
Wortham. The Rev. Pat Brown of the Frost United Methodist Church
will officiate The Revs. T.I. Sandlin and Wes Byas will assist.
Music will be provided by Julia Moore. Burial will be in Wortham
Cemetery.
She was born Feb. 12, 1906, in Wortham to Charlie Owen Calame and
Anna Laura Watson. She was a retired teacher and had taught special
education at Bowie School in corsicana for 51 years.
She is survived by one nephew, Billy Calame of Richland; one niece,
Dorothy Steelman of Belle Chasse, La.; one granddaughter; and five
great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Doug Calame, John Calame, Chuck Calame, Bill
Calame, Steve Watson, Biff Calame and Greg Hayes.
Notes:
Don Fuller
Sep 30, 1908 - Jun 2, 1993
Don Fuller, 84, of Hubbard, died June 2, 1993, at his residence.
Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at the Wade Funeral Home Chapel in
Hubbard, with the Rev. Earl Taylor officiating. Burial will be in
Fairview Cemetery in Hubbard. The family will receive visitors from
6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Wade Funeral Home in Hubbard.
He was born Sept. 30, 1908, in Clayhatchee, Ala. He was a resident
of Hubbard since 1965. Prior to that he lived in Mount Calm and
Waco. He was a retired highway road construction contractor and
cattle rancher.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hubbard.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Marie S. Fuller of Hubbard; two
sons, Jimmy Don Fuller of Waco and Dale Fuller of Hubbard; one
daughter, Carolyn Dorsey of Fort Worth; one brother, Flint Fuller of
Clayhatchee, Ala.; one sister, Joe Lizzie Brown of Montgomery, Ala.;
six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Notes:
Henry Franklin "Pug" Warren
Oct 8, 1914 - Jun 5, 1993
Henry Franklin "Pug" Warren, 78, of Trinidad, died June 5, 1993, at
Navarro Regional Hospital.
Services will be 3 p.m. Sunday at the Paschal Funeral Home Chapel,
with Dr. Jamie Starkes officiating. Burial will be in Trinidad City
Cemetery.
He owned and operated Warren Grocery Store in Trinidad for 32 years.
He was a resident of Trinidad for 49 years.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Monte Rae Johnson, in
1977.
Survivors include his wife, Lucile Warren of Trinidad; son and
daughter-in-law, Glen and Jesslyn Warren of Trinidad; son, Wayne
Warren of Waco; three daughters and sons-in-law, Patsy and Wayne
Tidmore, Fran and Larry Estes and Freida and Mickey Jones, all of
Trinidad; two brothers, Mack Warren of Hermeleigh, Texas, and Jim
Warren of Kerens; two sisters, Annis Gardener and Mary White, both
of Houston; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be nephews James Early, Jerry Warren, Billy W.
Thompson, Houston Buchanan, Lynn Allen Warren, Randy Warren, Boyd
Shepherd and Billy Warren.
Memorials may be made to the Trinidad City Cemetery Association,
P.O.
Box 205, Trinidad, Texas, 75163.
Notes:
Del Thrash
Feb 19, 1976 - Jun 9, 1993
Del Thrash, 17, of Hubbard, died June 8, 1993 in Hubbard.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday at Wade Funeral
Home Chapel in Hubbard. The Rev. Ricky Woodall will officiate.
Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Hubbard.
He was born Feb. 19, 1976 in Mexia. He was a lifelong resident of
Hubbard. He was to be a senior at Hubbard High School in the 1993-94
school year. He was the quarterback of the Hubbard 1992 District
Champion Football team. He led the Hubbard Jaguars with 1,000 yards
passing on his way to all district honors. He was also on the
varsity track and basketball teams. He was a member of the First
Baptist Church in Hubbard.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Delton Thrash Sr. on
1983.
Survivors include his father, Delton Thrash Jr. of Dawson; his
mother Brenda Thrash of Hubbard; three sisters, Stephanie McGee of
Hubbard, Courtney Tucker of Axtel, and Robyn Thrash of Austin; one
niece and one nephews.
Pallbearers will be Paul Morris, Blake Anderson, Mark Vardeman, Chad
McGee, Jeremy Anderson, Eric Eitel, Devin Wilson, Kyle Tucker.
Honorary pallbearers will be Chris Thrash, Jason Lane, Bo Warren,
the football team and classmates.
Notes:
Harold
Wooldridge
Oct 22, 1925 - Jun 8, 1993
Harold Duncan Wooldridge, 67, of Talala, Okla., died June 8, 1993 at
Harris Methodist Hospital in Ft. Worth.
Services will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday at Wade Chapel in Hubbard
with the Rev. J.D. Wade officiating. Burial will be in Fairview
Cemetery in Hubbard. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.,
Wednesday, at Wade Funeral Home.
He was born Oct. 22, 1925 in Winters, Texas. He was raised in the
Malone and Hubbard area. He was a resident of Ft. Worth for 40
years.
He was retired from Stafford Sheetmetal Company in Ft. Worth after
20 years service as a sheetmetal mechanic. He was a World War II
veteran, serving in the Army and Navy. He was a member of the
Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Loretta Wooldridge of Talala; one
daughter, Oretta Pearl Tidwell of Ft. Worth; six sons, Charles
Randall Wooldridge of Talala; Donald Wayne Wooldridge of Azle,
Ronald Gene Wooldridge, Darryl Glynn Wooldridge, Gary Wooldridge and
Terry Ray Wooldridge, all of Ft. Worth; one brother, Charles Denton
Wooldridge of Lake Charles, Mo.; one sister, Opal Oretta Black of
Arlington, Texas; 17 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be members of the Hubbard VFW.
Notes:
Anabel
(McBroom) Iker
Sep 12, 1927 - Jun 10, 1993
Anabel M. Iker, 65, of Sanford, N.C., died June 10, 1993 at Central
Carolina Hospital in Sanford.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. , Sunday, at the
Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Fred Heppding
officiating. Burial will be in the Grace Chapel Church Cemetery.
She was a native of Corsicana, daughter of the late J. Abe McBroom
and Annie Vester McBroom, and a member of the Northview Baptist
Church.
Survivors include her husband, the Rev. Robert Glen Iker; one son,
Jeffery Glen Iker of Aberdeen; two daughters, Kay I. Lacy of Clyde,
N.C.
and Margaret I. Sessions of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; one sister, Janell
Nokes of Corsicana and seven grandchildren.
Memorial may be made to the Hospice of Lee County, 109-A South Vance
St., sanford, N.C. 27330.
Notes:
James
Gordon Sprott
Sep 23, 1907 - Jun 13, 1993
Gordon Sprott, 85, of Corsicana, died June 13, 1993, in Corsicana.
Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Leland-Stonehill
{sic} Cemetery in Leland, Miss., with Father Buck Lee officiating.
The family will receive visitors from 8 to 10 p.m. Monday at Corley
Funeral Chapel.
He was born in Port Gibson, Miss., in 1907 and graduated from Leland
High School in Leland, Miss. He was very active in scouting where he
began as the First Eagle Scout in Mississippi and received the
Silver Beaver Award for leadership in 1921. He taught school in
Mississippi and North Carolina.
He received his bachelor of science and master of science degrees
from Mississippi A&M University, now Mississippi State University.
He married Annette Kearfott in 1931 and they owned and operated the
Camp Deerwoode, a summer camp in Brevard, North Carolina. He served
in the Army Air Corps during World War II and also was a field
representative of the American Red Cross. He was active in the
Rotary Club for 56 years serving as a past president and recipient
of the Paul Harris Award. The Sprotts moved to Corsicana in 1986. He
was a lifelong Episcopalian.
Survivors include his wife, Annette Sprott of Corsicana; one
daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Don Lake of Corsicana; one
grandson, Mary Lake of Los Angeles, Calif.; and one granddaughter,
Kim Siegenthaler of San Marcos.
Friends desiring to do so may make memorial contributions to the
Corsicana Rotary Club, P.o. Box 442, Corsicana, Texas 75151
Notes:
Leetie Sorsby
Jun 14, 1903 - Jun 15, 1993
Leetie Sorsby, 90, of Corsicana, died June 15, 1993, in Corsicana.
Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at the Corley Funeral Chapel, with
the Rev. Horace Crowder officiating. Burial will be in the Restland
Memorial Park in Dallas.
Mrs. Sorsby was born June 14, 1903, in Oklahoma. She was a member of
the Methodist Church and worked in the Spinning Room of the Cotton
Mill.
She was preceded in deaty by her husband, Edward (Jerry) Sorsby.
Survivors include her daughter, Johnnye Welch of Corsicana; daughter
and son-in-law Helen and Wallace Tomlin of Corsicana; three sons and
daughters-in-law, Joe and Wilma Sorsby of Houston, Carl and Jean
Sorsby and Jimmy and Diane Sorsby, all of Garland; 15 grandchildren;
26 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and two
sisters, Flora Montgomery of Houston and Katie Klotz of Conroe.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Notes:
Ruby
(Crawford) Stovall
May 3, 1902 - Jan 24, 1961
KERENS, Jan. 25 (Spl.)—Mrs. Ruby Stovall, 58, died Tuesday evening
in M. D. Anderson Hospital in Houston after an extended illness. A
native of Ellis county, she had been a resident of Kerens for many
years.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a. m. at the First
Baptist church of which she was a member. The pastor, Rev. Bill
Foster, will officiate. Burial will be in
Kerens cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Audrain Stovall; two sons, Teddy R.
and Kenneth A. Stovall of Kerens; six brothers, Morris, Joe and M.
J. Crawford, all of Kerens, Buss and Lonnie Crawford of Pasadena,
Texas and Lamar Crawford of Highlands, Texas; three sisters, Mrs. F.
M. Copeland, Pursley, Mrs. W. G. Owen, Mildred, and Mrs. C.C.
Schriver, Deer Park; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Wednesday, Jan 25, 1961
- w/o Ira Audrain Stovall d/o Nathaniel S. “Nath” Crawford
and Callie Elizabeth (Harley) Crawford (Her death certificate
says her middle name is Audrain but I doubt it is)
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
Thomas Allen “Tom” Stutts
Jul 27, 1898 - Jan 23, 1974
T. A. Stutts
Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Thursday at the Paschal Funeral
Home Chapel in Kerens for Tom Allen Stutts, 75, of Rural Shade, Rt.
5 Corsicana, who died Wednesday.
Rev. Sipes will officiate, and burial will be at
Kerens City Cemetery.
He was a farmer and rancher and was a member of Fellowship Baptist
Church in Corsicana.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Nettie Stutts of Rt. 5 Corsicana;
seven sons, T. L. Stutts of Houston, W. W. Stutts, of Jacksonville,
C. E. Stutts of Houston, M. O. Stutts of Dallas, D. L. Stutts of
Athens, C. W. Stutts of Hemphill, and Travis Lee Stutts of
Corsicana; four daughters, Mrs. Doris Johnston and Mrs. Melba
Fuller, both of Athens, Mrs. Ann Gilbert of Garland and Mrs. Judy
Hughes of Mesquite; 28 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and
three sisters, Mrs. Pearl Eddigan of Nacogdoches, Mrs. Lorene
Tessmer of Dallas, and Mrs. Lucille Mabry of Terrell.
Notes:
Clyde
Arthur Smith
Jan 6, 1906 - Jul 30, 1973
C. A. Smith
KERENS—Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Kerens
Church of Christ for Clyde A. Smith, 67, native of Oklahoma and
resident of Kerens for 22 years who died Monday. Cato Sherrer,
pastor will officiate, and burial will be at
Kerens City Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Paschal Funeral Home in Kerens.
He was a retired grocery operator.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Marie Smith of Kerens; a daughter,
Mrs. Carolyn Stovall of Kerens; two sons, Kenneth Lewis of Kerens
and Lonnie Lewis of Kingsville, Tex.; and seven grandchildren.
Notes:
John
Sharrott Smith
Feb 11, 1879 - Aug 17, 1959
Retired Ginner Dies At Kerens
KERENS, Aug. 18—(Spl.)—John S. Smith, 80, retired ginner and farmer,
died at his home here Monday noon following a several weeks illness.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. from the First
Baptist church of which he was a member. Burial will be in the
Kerens Cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Rev. Burt Gillis, pastor of the First
Methodist church here.
Smith operated a gin at Bazette for many years and spent his life in
the Bazette and Kerens area.
Surviving are a son, Willie Smith, Shreveport, La.; seven daughters,
Mrs. Ruby Womack, Waco; Mrs. Frances Sessions, Truth or
Consequences, N. M.; Mrs. Myrtle Sessions, Kerens; Mrs. Masal
Warren, Houston; Mrs. Jessie Dial, Fort Worth; Mrs. Jimmie Nell
Smith, Garland, and Mrs. Joan Lawrence, Mobile, Ala.; a brother, C.
E. Smith, Athens; a sister, Mrs. A.T. Hardaway, Corsicana; 21
grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
Grandsons will be pallbearers.
Inmon will direct.
Notes:
Maude
(Page) Smith
Jun 14, 1876 - Aug 31, 1956
Saturday Rites For Mrs. Smith
KERENS, Sept. 1—(Spl.)—Mrs. Maude Page Smith, 80, died in Memorial
Hospital at Corsicana shortly before noon Friday.
Funeral services will be held from the First Methodist Church
Saturday at 4 p.m. with burial in the
Kerens Cemetery. The
rites will be conducted by Rev. D. R. McCauley, pastor.
A native of old Wadeville, Mrs. Smith had resided in this community
all of her life. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
Surviving are five sons, Jim and Currie Smith, both of Kerens; Cecil
and Buck Smith, both of Dallas, and Frank Smith, Houston; two
daughters, Mrs. Paschal Bobbitt, Mesquite, and Mrs. C. R. Powell,
Dallas; 13 grandchildren; a brother, Buster Page, Corsicana and
other relatives.
Pallbearers will be C. R. Powell, Paschal Bobbitt, Bunk Goines,
Hardy Mayo, Walker Ingram and Tom Cunningham.
Inmon Funeral Home directs.
Notes:
Currie Hall
Smith
Jun 27, 1910 - Dec 28, 1956
Auto Victim Dies In Hospital Here
Currie Hall Smith, 46, life-long resident of Kerens, died in
Memorial Hospital Friday as a result of injuries suffered December
21 in an automobile accident three miles south of Centerville, Leon
County. He was taken to a Huntsville hospital and later was
transferred to Memorial Hospital here.
Smith had been employed at the Texas-Miller Products Co. plant here
for the past two years.
Funeral services were held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. from the First
Baptist Church in Kerens. Burial was in the
Kerens Cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Frank Gillham, pastor of the
church, and Rev. D. R. McCauley, pastor of the First Methodist
Church in Kerens.
Surviving are his wife and a daughter, Nelma Ruth Smith, both of
Kerens; four brothers, John Smith, Kerens; Cecil and Buck Smith,
both of Dallas, and Frank Smith, Houston; two sisters, Mrs. C. R.
Powell, Dallas, and Mrs. Paschal Bobbitt, Gulon, Ark., and other
relatives.
Pallbearers were Grover Rawlings, Lewis Collins, Vernon Paul, Jim
Green, Edward Walker and Jimmie Hawkins.
Inmon Funeral Home directed.
Notes:
Eddie John
Smith
Feb 27, 1885 - May 6, 1954
Eddie J. Smith Services Friday
KERENS, May 8—(Spl.)—Funeral services for Eddie J. Smith, 69,
farmer-rancher, who died at his home here Thursday morning of a
heart attack, were held Friday at 4 p.m. from the First Presbyterian
church. He was a member of the Presbyterian church.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Tom Arney, pastor; Rev. Milton O.
Davis, pastor of the First Baptist church, and Rev. John McCord of
Austin, a grandson.
Surviving re his wife, a daughter, Mrs. E. H. McCord; a sister, Mrs.
Myrtle Seale, all of Kerens; five grandchildren and other relatives.
Nephews were pallbearers.
Inmon directed.
Notes:
Johnnie (Etheridge) Smith
Feb 9, 1884 - Aug 17, 1971
Smith
Services for Mrs. Eddie Smith will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Paschal
Funeral Home in Kerens, with Rev. Johnny McCord officiating. Burial
will be in Kerens, with Johnny McCord officiating. Burial will be in
Kerens City Cemetery.
Mrs. Smith 87, died this morning in Memorial Hospital after a short
illness.
A member of the First Baptist church, she was a resident of Kerens.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. E. H. McCord, five
grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and one sister-in-law, Mrs.
Myrtle Seale of Kerens.
Pallbearers include R. A. Bain, Paul West, R. H. Hilliard, Stoner
Baker, W. L. Bain, and Ottis Ray Spurlock. Honorary pallbearers will
be Ben Cherry, W. T. Ingram, W. A. Price and Wade Price.
Notes:
John Dee Shultz
Oct 11, 1917 - Sep 28, 1973
John D. Schultz
KERENS-Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist
Church for John Dee Schultz, 55, Kerens heavy equipment operator,
who was fatally injured in a pedestrian-car mishap here Friday
night. The Rev. Olen Boles, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be
in
Kerens City Cemetery
under direction of Paschal Funeral Home.
He was a lifelong resident of Kerens and a veteran of
World War II.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Margie Faye Schultz, Kerens; three
sons, Jerrell, Johnny and James Davis Schultz; all of Kerens; three
daughters, Mrs. Brenda Ivie, Kerens; and Mrs. Paulette Baggett and
Mrs. Glenda Richards, both of Corsicana; his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Paul Schultz, Kerens, one brother, G. H. Schultz, Trinidad; one
sister, Mrs. Pair Airheart, Trinidad; seven grandsons; and two
nieces.
Notes:
James Clifton Spurger
Jan 28, 1879 - Feb 9, 1944
J. C. Spurger Died At Kerens Wednesday
KERENS, Feb. 12.—(AP)—(Special)—J. C. Spurger died at his home here
Wednesday after an illness of two weeks. Funeral rites were held
from the Kerens Baptist Church Thursday afternoon at 4 o’clock.
Notes:
Martha Elizabeth (Speed) Spurger
Mar 30, 1877 - Sep 22, 1972
Mrs. Spurger
KERENS—Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday at First
Baptist Church in Kerens for Mrs. Martha E. Spurger, 95, two-year
resident of Houston and native of Kerens who died Friday at Memorial
City General Hospital in Houston.
Rev. George Swan and Rev. Olen Boles will officiate, and burial will
be in
Kerens City Cemetery. Services are under the direction of
Paschal Funeral Home.
Mrs. Spurger was a member of First Baptist Church for many years.
Survivors include a daughter, Miss Ethel Spurger of Houston; two
sons, Clifton Spurger of Houston and George A. Spurger of
Guadalskara, N. M.; four grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. W. L.
Bain, Sr. of Corsicana and Mrs. Essa Bain of Kennedy.
Notes:
Lula Brown (Lawler) Spurlock
Feb 6, 1898 - Sep 5, 1964
Mrs. Spurlock
KERENS, Sept. 5 (Spl.)—Mrs. Lulu Lawler Spurlock, 66, died at her
Kerens residence Saturday after an extended illness.
Funeral rites will be held from the Methodist Church here Sunday at
3 p.m., with Rev. Burt Gillis, former pastor, conducting, and Rev.
J. W. Hodges, pastor, assisting. Burial will be in the
Kerens Cemetery.
Mrs. Spurlock, a native of Alabama, resided in Dawson for some time,
and moved to Kerens 32 years ago and was active in the operation of
the Spurlock Food Store.
Surviving are her husband, O. F. Spurlock, Kerens; a son, Otis Ray
Spurlock, also of Kerens; three daughters, Mrs. W. H. Hill, Mt.
Pleasant; Mrs. R. J. Earl, Monterey, Calif.; and Mrs. K. A. Stovall,
Kerens; six grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Dan Baker, Dawson; a
brother, Tommie Lawler, Corsicana.
Pallbearers will be Morris Crawford, L. M. Bennett, Oscar Chrisman,
Alvin Inmon, Joe Wilson, B. P. Berry, A. W. Hill, A. Stovall and
George Earl.
Inmon Funeral home directs.
Notes:
Percy Nolan Stockton
Mar 16, 1889 - Feb 7, 1947
PERCY N. STOCKTON DIED FRIDAY; RITES SCHEDULED SUNDAY
PROMINENT KERENS MAN SUCCUMBS AFTER SERVERAL MONTHS ILLNESS
Percy N. Stockton, aged 57 years life-long Kerens resident, funeral
director and furniture and hardware merchant, died at his home in
Kerens Friday night at 11:30 o’clock following a several months
illness. Funeral services will be held from the Presbyterian church
Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock. The rites will be conducted by Rev.
C. Pippen, pastor of the church. Burial will be in the
Kerens Cemetery.
Stockton was born at Kerens, March 6, 1889.
The body will lie in state at the church from 2:30 o’clock Sunday
afternoon until the funeral hour.
One of the best known and loved men of that community, Stockton
conducted a column in the Kerens Tribune entitled, “Howdy,
Neighbor,” in which his philosophy of life was revealed.
Stockton was a 32nd degree Mason, a Shriner and a past master of the
Kerens Masonic Lodge.
Surviving are his wife, the former Fannie Coates, Kerens; three
sons, Wm. N. Stockton, a former captain in the U. S. Army, now an
engineering student at Oregon State College, Corvallis, Ore.; Zack
Stockton, ex-service man, who has been in charge of his father's
business interests the past six months, and John Stockton, a Kerens
High school student; a daughter, Miss Cynthia Stockton, student at
Trinity University, San Antonio; two sisters, Mrs. A. B. Keen and
Mrs. M. L. Speed, both of Kerens, and other relatives.
Notes:
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SUNDAY RITES FOR PERCY N.
STOCKTON; BURIAL AT KERENS
Funeral services for Percy N. Stockton, aged 57 years, life-long
funeral director and merchant at Kerens, who died Friday night were
held from the Presbyterian church at Kerens Sunday afternoon at 3
o’clock. Burial was in the
Kerens Cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. C. Pippen, pastor of the church.
Stockton was born in Kerens, March b, 1889.
One of the largest crowds ever to attend a funeral in the East
Navarro county city was reported.
Stockton was a 32nd degree Mason, a Shriner and a past master of the
Kerens Masonic Lodge. He was active in civic affairs of his
community, and for years conducted a column in the Kerens Tribune
entitled “Howdy”, Neighbor,” in which he expounded his philosophy of
life.
Surviving are his wife of Kerens, the former Fannie Coates, Kerens;
three sons, Wm. N. Stockton, a former captain in the U. S. Army, now
an engineering student at Oregon State College, Corvallis, Ore.;
Zack Stockton, ex-service man, who has been in charge of his
father's business interests the past six months, and John Stockton,
a Kerens High school student; a daughter, Miss Cynthia Stockton,
student at Trinity University, San Antonio; two sisters, Mrs. A. B.
Keen and Mrs. M. L. Speed, both of Kerens, and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Stoner Baker, John D. Webster, Fay Redford, George
Eubanks, L. B. Bonner, James W. McCammon, Joe Wilson and Ernest
Gray.
Stockton Funeral Home directed.
Notes:
Carl Coates Stockton
Aug 3, 1922 - Feb 12, 1935
Kerens Boy Dies In Local Hospital
Funeral services for Coates Stockton, 12-year-old son of Mr. and
Mrs. P. N. Stockton of Kerens, who died in the Navarro Clinic
Tuesday night at 6:15 o’clock, were held at Kerens Wednesday
afternoon at 3:30.
The lad had been ill with pneumonia for several days.
Surviving are his parents and several brothers and sisters.
Notes:
James Arthur Stockton
Feb 22, 1886 - Apr 3, 1931
J. A. Stockton of Kerens Buried There Saturday Afternoon
KERENS, April 4.—(Spl.)—Funeral services for J. A. Stockton, 40, who
died at his home here about 12 o’clock Friday night after a long
illness, were held Saturday afternoon at 4 o’clock and were
conducted by Rev. Joe N. Everhart, Presbyterian minister.
Surviving are his wife, mother, two brothers, Tom and Percy
Stockton, Kerens and two sisters, Mrs. A. D. Keene and Mrs. M. L.
Speed, Kerens.
Mr. Stockton had been a resident of this community for many years
and was well known in this section of the county.
Notes:
Rev.
William Henry Berry
Nov 11, 1848 - Jun 8, 1911
Well Known Preacher Dead
Rev. W. H. Berry, aged 63 years, died at his home in Kerens last
night after a lingering illness, and the remains were interred there
this afternoon, Rev. J. W. Hornbeak officiating.
The deceased was one of the ablest and best known men in the
Cumberland Presbyterian church, and had been the pastor of many
prominent churches of his denomination as well as having filled many
important posts for the people. He was a profound
and-------accomplished scholar and a man of strong convictions, and
did what he thought to be his duty regardless of opposition in his
church and out of it.
A wife and several children survive, among the latter being Mrs.
Harvey Anderson of Kerens.
Notes:
Jennie Alice (Brown) Austin
1885 - Jul 9, 1915
While Talking to Her Husband
At Powell, seven miles east of here, about 9 o’clock last night, one
of those unspeakably sad events incident to life, took place. At the
hour named Mrs. Alice Brown Austin, wife of W. B. Austin, was seated
on the steps at her home talking to her husband and children, when
suddenly without a word of warning, the lady fell over dead. Mrs.
Austin was about 30 years old and was in apparently perfect health
and had gone about the affairs of her home during the day in her
usual way, and so far as anyone knew she did not have an ache or
pain.
The husband of the deceased is a clerk in the store of J. O. Burke,
and besides him, she leaves four children and her father, Mr. T. J.
Brown of Powell.
The remains were interred at Kerens this afternoon.
Notes:
Lillie Pearl (Alexander) Wright
Dec 24, 1894 - Nov 17, 1913
Died.
Mrs. Lillie Wright, wife of J. J. Wright, died at Powell today. Her
remains will be buried at Kerens tomorrow.
Notes:
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In Remembrance.
On November 19, 1913, the death angel visited the home of Mr. and
Mrs. T. H. Alexander and claimed our beloved sister, Mrs. Lillie
Wright. Since June she has suffered with consumption. She bore her
sufferings with patience.
Little was born Dec. 24, 1892. On December 28, 1911, she was married
to John Wright. She leaves a husband and one sweet little baby girl,
a father and mother, six brothers and three sisters to mourn her
death.
It was sad to give our dear sister up, but we know she was just
transplanted from earth to heaven. It seems she never could believe
she was going to die until about ten minutes of 3 o’clock, when she
says, “Oh, I am dying.” She called mother saying “Oh, mamma, did you
know I am dying?” She answered, “Yes, darling.” With a broken heart.
She will be missed by us all, most especially by her young companion
and her sweet little darling baby, Evanola, who will never know of a
mother's love.
Lillie was a kind, sweet girl in our home and among her many
friends. She was raised around Blooming Grove, where she had many
friends. She was laid to rest in the Kerens cemetery. By the help of
God we must all try to live as Lillie did and meet her in heaven
where we will part no more.
HER SISTER.
Notes:
Clifton Smith “Cliff” Estes
Nov 22, 1866 - Nov 22, 1909
Cliff S. Estes Dead
Was Well Known and Popular in Corsicana.
Cliff S. Estes of Kerens died last Monday and was buried in the
cemetery of that city Tuesday afternoon. Until failing health came
upon him and forced him to abandon his duties Mr. Estes was editor
of the Kerens Tribune and he made it a strong paper whom the people
of Kerens and Navarro county respected and appreciated. Of mild
manner yet he was a man of convictions who feared not to express
himself on all public questions, men and manners. A forceful writer
and at all times a man who when differing from others, gave them
credit for being honest in their views. Therefore he used no harsh
terms and gave expression to his views in clean logic and pure
English. Mr. Estes was well known over the county and in Corsicana
he had hosts of friends who sincerely regret that he will no longer
be seen among them. It has been truthfully said that a man's
neighbors know him best and are most capable of placing a proper
estimate upon him. Therefore the following contribution to the
Kerens Tribune by one who was “associated with him a great deal
during the past year” and who writes over the name of “A Friend.”
will be appreciated in Corsicana as it will over the county:
“Mr. Estes was born at DeKalb, Texas, Nov. 22, 1866, just 43 years
ago. While yet a young man he came to Texas and followed his
profession as a printer; near’y twenty years ago he came to Kerens
and established the Navarro Blade, and with the exception of a few
months spent away from here he has been constantly in business at
this place until last March his health began failing and he was
forced to give up office work.
“Mr. Estes was married to Miss Agnes May Miller. He leaves his widow
and four children, Misses Gladys and Elizabeth, Master Horrell and
little Miss Annie May.
“As a newspaper man he was an able and fearless writer. He was
always found upon the right side of every moral question. His
editorials were clear cut, forceful and convincing and the work he
did as an editor will live after him.
“As a husband he was kind and affectionate. As a father he was all
that the name implies. The writer being associated with him a great
deal during the past year, knows that he loved his children with an
intense love.”
Notes:
Agnes Mae (Miller) Estes
Aug 9, 1873 - Apr 28, 1951
Mrs. Mae Estes Rites AT Kerens
KERENS, May 1.—(Spl.)—Funeral services for Mrs. Mae Estes, 78, were
held at the Inmon Funeral Home Sunday at 3 p.m. The Rev. Jesse
Robinson, pastor of the Trinidad Methodist church, conducted the
rites.
Mrs. Estes died Saturday at 8 a.m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Frank Van Orden of Trinidad. Although she had been in ill health for
several years she died suddenly of a heart attack. She lived in
Kerens some 62 years before moving to Trinidad and was a member of
the Presbyterian church here. Her husband the late Cliff Estes, was
publisher of the Kerens Tribune at the time of his death.
Survivors include one son, Harrell Estes, De Soto; two daughters,
Mrs. Frank Van Orden, Trinidad, and Mrs. Carroll Black, Sulphur
Springs; one brother, Ed Miller, Grapeland, one sister, Mrs. James
Garrison, Hondo, and eight grandchildren.
Burial was in the Kerens cemetery with Inmons’ Funeral Home in
charge.
Notes:
Mary Amanda (Stephens) Alexander
Feb 1844 - Oct 1909
Venerable Lady Dead.
Mrs. Mary Alexander, wife of Rev. J. H. Alexander, died at the
family home near Kerens Wednesday after a lingering illness from
cancer, aged 65 years. Deceased is survived by her husband and her
mother, Mrs. Sarah Stephens, who is now 90 years old, and who was
with her at the time of her death. A step-son and a sister, Mrs. W.
C. Owens, of Lone Cedar, Ellis county, also survive.
The remains were buried yesterday afternoon in the
Kerens cemetery.
Notes:
Martha Jane Stockton
died Jun 5, 1916
Died in Kerens.
Miss Stockton, the venerable maiden aunt of Tom Stockton of Kerens
died at the home of her nephew there this morning and the remains
will be interred there tomorrow.
Notes:
William T. “Will” Jordon
abt 1861 - May 22, 1916
Funeral Occurred This Afternoon.
The remains of Will Jordan, the man who took his own life by
drowning in a well near Kerens yesterday morning were interred at
Kerens this afternoon at 3:30 o’clock.
Notes:
Lillie Mae (Mitchell) Hervey
Oct 1, 1868 - Dec 17, 1916
Remains Interred at Kerens.
The remains of the late Mrs. C. A. Hervey arrived here yesterday
evening at 5:30 on the Houston Texas Central, and were taken to
Kerens last where interment took place at 11 o’clock this morning.
The deceased lady, who was the daughter of Capt. A. S. Mitchell of
Corsicana, and a sister of John Mitchell also of this city. The
husband and five children, Lonnie, Albert, Harry and Charles Hervey,
and Mrs. Theo Daniel, Jr.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. W. Hornbeck.
Notes:
Alonzo Gardner “Lonnie” Hervey
Nov 12, 1890 - Mar 18, 1921
DRUG CLERK SHOOTS GIRL THEN TURNS WEAPON ON HIMSELF
By Associated Press.
Waxahachie, Tex., March 19.—A. G. Hervey, drug clerk, last night
shot and probably fatally wounded Miss Kathleen Connally a member of
a prominent Waxahachie family, then killed himself with the same
revolver.
No cause has been assigned for the tragedy.
Officers said Hervey was suffering from a temporary mental trouble.
He is survived by a widow and one child.
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A. G. Hervey, the young man mentioned above was
reared in the Hester community near here, and is the son of C. A.
Hervey, who was for some time a business man of Kerens. He is a
grandson of Capt. A. S. Mitchell of Corsicana, and a nephew of A. S.
Mitchell and Hub Mitchell of Tupelo and John Mitchell of Corsicana.
The remains are expected here tonight and as soon as a sister, who
lives at San Benito is heard from.
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FUNERAL OF LON HERVEY AT KERENS
Services Largely Attended By Many Friends of Deceased
The remains of Lon Hervey, who shot Miss Kathleen Connelly of
Waxahachie last Friday night and then killed himself, were brought
here Saturday night on the 10:20 south bound Houston & Texas Central
railroad, and after remaining in the Southerland undertaking parlors
till 8:30 yesterday morning they were taken to Kerens at 9 o’clock
and interment took place there yesterday afternoon, the funeral
being largely attended.
The deceased who was born in the Hester community lived in Kerens
for a number of years before going to Waxahachie. He was noted as a
very fine pharmacist and was of a quiet temperament, and the people
of Waxahachie who were shocked beyond expression at the tragedy, are
unable to find the least cause that led to it.
Miss Connelly died at 5 o’clock Saturday afternoon, and although
conscious till a few moments before her death, did not know who shot
her, much less the motive.
The two worked in the same drug store. Hervey as a prescription
clerk, and Miss Connelly as a saleslady. The Waxahachie Light of
Saturday said that no one had ever noticed the least undue
friendship, between them, and that the tragedy would no doubt always
remain a profound mystery.
Notes:
Charles Pinkney Barlow
Aug 13, 1848 - Mar 9, 1916
Good Citizen Dead.
C. P. Barlow, aged 68 years, and for fifty-three years a resident of
this county, died at his home in Kerens Thursday night, and the
remains were interred there yesterday afternoon. The deceased who
was among the county's best citizens, was a Presbyterian and Odd
Fellow. Rev. J. W. Joiner conducted the funeral services at the home
and the Odd Fellows had charge at the grave. Surviving the deceased
is his wife and seven children, most of the latter being grown. A
large concourse attended the funeral.
Notes:
Fannie Eulalia (Matthews/Carswell) Barlow
Jun 22, 1864 - Sep 17, 1942
Pioneer Kerens Woman Was Buried There On Thursday
KERENS, Sept. 19.—(Spl.)—Relatives, neighbors and a host of friends
gathered at the Barlow home Thursday, Sept. 18th, at 5 p.m. to pay
their last respects to another of Kerens beloved pioneer women, Mrs.
C. P. (Eula) Barlow.
Ill for some months, the last weeks of which were wracked with pain,
the uncomplaining, gallant fortitude of this beautiful character
impressed acquaintances, as she persisted in considering the welfare
of her children and minimizing her own suffering up to the last.
No greater eulogy could be written than that expressed by a young
man from Kerens, as he introduced Mrs. Barlow some time ago, as his
idea of a typical grandmother, the sort which inspires artists; and
lovely she was both in figure and character.
Married at a very early age, she came to Kerens with Mr. Barlow when
the city was young, and built and had lived in the present residence
for more than 50 years.
Surviving children are; Mrs. J. W. Richardson, Austin; Hugh Barlow,
Kerens; Mrs. Chappel, Pittsburg; Hayden Barlow, Houston; Mrs. Harry
Bason, Port Arthur. Surviving also are eight grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Joe N. Everheart of
Clarksville, former pastor of the Kerens Presbyterian church,
assisted by Rev. Finis L. Hodges, present pastor.
Interment was in the Kerens cemetery, with arrangements in charge of
the P. N. Stockton Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were E. L. McCluney, Cliff Coates, E. B. Speed, W. L.
Bain, H. A. Quaite, L. H. Holt, Josh Speed and R. P. Walker.
Among the many from out of town here for services were Billy Martin,
Hillsboro; Mrs. Joe Bond, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Carswell, Miss
Elizabeth Voss, Dallas; Mrs. J. N. Everheart, Clarksville; Mrs. Cub
Dillard and daughter, Patsy, Austin; Mrs. Ila Barlow, Palestine.
Notes:
Lemuel Brooks Norred
Mar 9, 1885 - Dec 17, 1917
The remains of the late Lemuel B. Norred, who died here yesterday
morning, and those of his nephew, Clyde Nicholson, aged twenty
years, who met an accidental death near Houston last Saturday, were
both buried at Kerens just before noon today, and the funerals were
largely attended.
Notes:
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DIED AFTER LONG ILLNESS.
There Will Be Double Funeral at Kerens Tomorrow.
L. B. Norred, aged thirty-two years, died at his home in East
Corsicana this morning, after a long illness. The deceased is
survived by his widow and two children, and a brother, B. L. Norred,
a well known gin man here.
Clyde Nicholson, a young man who was reared near Kerens, and who is
a nephew of the deceased, was killed accidentally while out duck
hunting near Houston Sunday, and the remains will be brought here on
the early train tomorrow morning, and the two bodies will be taken
to Kerens at 9:40 and the double funeral will occur there. The young
man only left here a week ago to work in the Goose Creek Oil Field,
and for some time before leaving here had run a service car for Roy
L. Medaris.
Notes:
Clyde R. Nicholson
Apr 7, 1897 - Dec 16, 1917
The remains of the late Lemuel B. Norred, who died here yesterday
morning, and those of his nephew, Clyde Nicholson, aged twenty
years, who met an accidental death near Houston last Saturday, were
both buried at Kerens just before noon today, and the funerals were
largely attended.
Notes:
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DIED AFTER LONG ILLNESS.
There Will Be Double Funeral at Kerens Tomorrow.
L. B. Norred, aged thirty-two years, died at his home in East
Corsicana this morning, after a long illness. The deceased is
survived by his widow and two children, and a brother, B. L. Norred,
a well known gin man here.
Clyde Nicholson, a young man who was reared near Kerens, and who is
a nephew of the deceased, was killed accidentally while out duck
hunting near Houston Sunday, and the remains will be brought here on
the early train tomorrow morning, and the two bodies will be taken
to
Kerens at 9:40 and the
double funeral will occur there. The young man only left here a week
ago to work in the Goose Creek Oil Field, and for some time before
leaving here had run a service car for Roy L. Medaris.
Notes:
Richard Fredrick Nicholson
Feb 14, 1875 - Dec 7, 1928
KERENS MAN DIED IN LOCAL HOSPITAL; FUNERAL FRIDAY
Richard F. Nicholson, aged 53, resident in Kerens for many years,
died in the Navarro Hospital and Clinic Friday morning at 6 o’clock
following a short illness. Funeral services were held at the Kerens
cemetery Friday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock. Rev. Paul B. Evans,
pastor of the Methodist church in Kerens conducted the services.
Mr. Nicholson was born in San Augustine, Texas, but had resided in
Navarro county a long time.
Surviving him are his wife, four children, T. B. Nicholson, Shawnee,
Okla., Dannie Nicholson, Corsicana; Mrs. B. E. Tervis, Corsicana;
Mrs. H. M. O’Donnell, Weewoka, Okla.; three brothers and sisters.
Funeral arrangements were in charge of the Corsicana Funeral parlor.
Notes:
Millie Melvinia
(Reeder) Goodnight
Dec 12, 1837 - Apr 15, 1918
Died At Kerens Last Night
Mrs. Goodnight, widow of the late Jack Goodnight, died at Kerens
last night where the family have lived for many years. The deceased
was highly esteemed by all who knew her. Surviving her are three
children, Mrs. John Speed, Mrs. Zack Foster, Miss Sallie Goodnight
and Herschel Goodnight. Interment took place at Kerens today, Rev.
J. W. Hornbeck of Corsicana officiating.
Notes:
Ina Rose (Scarbrough) McQuary
Oct 5, 1909 - Nov 1, 1987
Ina Rose (Scarbrough) McQuary
Ina Rose McQuary, 78, of Trinidad, died Sunday.
Service is 2 p.m. Tuesday at Paschal Funeral Home Chapel in Kerens
with Rev. L. L. Conner officiating. Burial will be in
Kerens cemetery.
Survivors include her husband Grady McQuary of Trinidad; a daughter,
Dorothie Fish of Athens; two sons James McQuary of Trinidad and
Donald McQuary of Batesville, Ark.; 12 grandchildren; and 27
great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers are Gerald Beasley, Steve McQuary, Johnny McClure, Bob
McQuary, Robert Watson, and Ben Hillhouse.
Notes:
Kathleen “Kitty” (Coates) Jennings
Feb 28, 1893 - Feb 16, 1991
Kittie Jennings
Mrs. Kittie Coates Jennings, 97 years 11 months and 15 days, of
Kerens, died Feb. 16, 1991.
Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Kerens Presbyterian Church
with the Rev. Haves White officiating. Burial will be in the
Kerens City Cemetery. Paschal Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
She was born Feb. 28, 1893 in Wadeville, and was a resident of
Kerens for 91 years, and a member of the Presbyterian church.
Survivors include a daughter, Kathleen Foster of Richardson; two
sons, Keith Jennings of Fort Worth, and Dick Jennings of Spearman,
Texas; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be John Beck, Bob Ikel, Don Seher, Steve Jennings,
Bill Hatchett, and Richard Burden.
Notes:
Thomas Edward Moore
Aug 4, 1897 - Jan 9, 1962
Tom Moore
KERENS, Jan. 11 (Spl.)—Tom Moore, 64, Maypearl farmer, died in the
VA Hospital at Lisbon Tuesday following an extended illness. He was
a native of Malakoff.
Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Inmon chapel
with burial in the
Kerens cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev.
Burt Gillis pastor of the First Methodist church.
Moore was a veteran of World War
I.
Surviving are a sister, Miss Docia Moore, Houston, a niece and other
relatives.
Pallbearers were members of Stephen A. Graves Post of the American
Legion.
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