Martha Ellen (Holleman) Standlee
May 28, 1898 - Jun 3, 1927
WOMAN DIED IN LOCAL HOSPITAL FRIDAY MORNING
Mrs. Martha Ellen Standlee, aged 28 years, wife of R. J. Standlee, 820 South Sixteenth street,
died in the Navarro County Hospital Friday morning at 11:35 o'clock following an illness of
several days and the remains will be interred in the
Prairie Point cemetery Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The service will be held at the
Primitive Baptist church here with Rev. Phillips of Mexia in charge.
Surviving are her husband, one six-year-old daughter, father, W. G. Holleman of Bazette, one
brother, one half-brother, and three half-sisters.
Notes:
Anna
Vivian (Grant) Westbrook
Feb 12, 1886 - Feb 4, 1927
Prominent Kerens Resident is Dead
Special to the Sun.
Kerens, Feb. 7. - Mrs. Zack Westbrook died at her home here Saturday morning at 1 o'clock and the
funeral took place Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock with burial in the Bazette cemetery. The
Rev. J. W. Sharbutt, pastor of the First Methodist church of Kerens conducted the
services. She is survived by her husband and one son.
Notes:
Minnie Lee (Parrish) Kyser
Feb 27, 1876 - Mar 1, 1927
MRS. IKE KYSER DIED AT POWELL TUESDAY MORNING
BURIAL WAS IN PRAIRIE POINT CEMETERY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
Special to the Sun.
Powell, March 2.�Mrs. Ike Kyser, aged 51 years, native of Navarro county, died at her home at
Powell at 8 o'clock Tuesday morning and the funeral took place Wednesday afternoon at 1:30
o'clock from the Church of Christ with burial in the
Prairie Point cemetery. The Rev. A. E.
Walker of Waxahachie was in charge of the
services.
Deceased is survived by her husband, one
daughter, Mrs. Freddie Elliott, three sisters,
Mrs. R. L. Killingsworth, Powell; Mrs. A. C.
Hall, New York; Mrs. J. E. Black, Bonham; one
brother, J. Ross Parrish, Central America, and
four grandchildren.
She has been a member of the church for 35 years
and enjoyed a large friendship throughout the
county, who will be genuinely grieved to learn
of her death.
Notes:
Isaac Jones
�Ike� Kyser
Jan 27, 1871 - Nov 2, 1929
POWELL.
POWELL, Nov. 7.�(Spl.)�Funeral services were
held at the Christian church Tuesday morning for
Ike Keyser who died at his home Sunday. Services
were conducted by Rev. E. A. Wright of
Waxahachie and he was buried at
Prairie Point cemetery. Mr. Keyser had loved
near Powell for fifty years and will be greatly
missed. A large number of out-of-town friends
attended the funeral.
Notes:
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POWELL FARMER DIED SUNDAY; BE BURIED TUESDAY
POWELL, NOV, 4.�(Spl.).�Ike Keyser, age 58 years, died at his home
here Sunday afternoon following an illness of several months and
funeral services will be held at the Christian church here Tuesday
morning at 11 o'clock. Burial will be in the
Prairie Point cemetery at 1 o'clock Tuesday
afternoon. Services will be conducted by Rev. E. L. Walker of
Waxahachie.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Fred Ellett, Powell; five
grandchildren, three brothers, Sam Keyser, Kerens; Henry and Curry
Keyser, San Benito; three sisters, Mrs. Joe Findley, Kerens; Mrs. S.
J. Jones, Kerens, and Mrs. Dona Smoke, Ennis.
Mr. Keyser had been a resident of the Powell community a number of
years and was one of the leading farmers of this section.
Notes:
Minnie
(Walker) Brookshire
May 30, 1866 - Jul 21, 1927
FUNERAL SERVICES MRS. M. BROOKSHIRE TO BE HELD
SUNDAY
SISTER CORSICANA WOMAN PASSED AWAY IN SAN
ANTONIO
Mrs. Minnie Brookshire of Lufkin, aged 62 years,
died in a sanitarium at San Antonio Thursday
night, the remains will be forwarded to
Corsicana arriving at 6:15 Sunday morning over
the Houston & Texas Central. The body will be
taken to the home of J. O. Burke, 1740 West
Third avenue and funeral services will be held
at the Prairie Point (Bazette) Methodist church
with interment in the
Prairie Point cemetery at 4 o'clock Sunday
afternoon.
The deceased is a daughter of late Alex M.
Walker and Amanda Walker and is survived by her
husband, T. J. Brookshire, Lufkin; two sons, T.
J. Brookshire, Lufkin; two brothers, J. J.
Walker and Isaac Walker, Kerens, and one sister,
Mrs. J. O. Burke, Corsicana.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Saturday, July 23, 1927
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- w/o Thomas Jasper Brookshire, Sr. buried
in I. O. O. F. cemetery, Lufkin, Texas; d/o
Alexander McClure �Alex� Walker & Amanda Mariah
�Mandy� (Gibson) Walker
John Gray
Aug 4, 1845 - Jul 29, 1927
AGED TYLER MAN DIES MALAKOFF AS RESULT OF FALL
Special to the Sun.
Malakoff, Texas, July 29.�John Gray of Tyler,
aged 82 years, died at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. Ben Cartlidge of this city, early Friday
morning as the result of a fall sustained last
Saturday while on a visit to his daughter here.
William Gray, a son of Kerens was with his
father at the time of his death.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at
4:30 o'clock at Prairie Point, with interment in
the
Prairie Point cemetery, the Rev. B. R.
Cartlidge officiating.
Notes:
Dorothy Jean
Collins
Oct 25, 1924 - Jul 12, 1926
BODY LITTLE GIRL SHIPPED HERE FROM AMARILLO
WEDNESDAY
The body of three-year-old daughter of D. V.
Collins of Amarillo was shipped to Corsicana
Wednesday afternoon and the funeral services
were held Thursday afternoon with interment in
the
Providence cemetery.
Notes:
Beulah G. Milton
Feb 1896 - Feb 10, 1926
NAVARRO COUNTY WOMAN PASSED AWAY ABILENE
WEDNESDAY
Miss Beulah Melton, age 29 years, died Wednesday
night in Abilene. It is probable that the body
will be brought to Richland for interment but
not been perfected.
The deceased is survived by her mother, Mrs. I.
R. Melton, Richland; four brothers, Robert
Melton, Navarro; C. W. Melton, Burkburnett;
Quincy Melton, Greenville; two sisters, Mrs. R.
D. Wylie, Richland; Mrs. A. C. Kent, Navarro.
Notes:
Billie Hagler
Mar 6, 1926 - Apr 26, 1926
LITTLE CHILD DIED EARLY HOUR MONDAY FUNERAL IS
HELD
Little Billy Hagler, two months� old daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Hagler of near Mildred, died
at an early hour Monday and the remains were
interred in the
Providence cemetery Monday afternoon.
The little child was a granddaughter of Mr. and
Mrs. W. C. Clements of Corsicana.
Notes:
Billie Tom
Layfette
Oct 1, 1926 - Dec 28, 1926
Little Child Died In Powell Oil Field
Billie Tom LaFyette, 3-months-old son of Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Lafyette who reside on the Witherspoon
lease near Powell, died at 4 o'clock Tuesday
morning and the remains were interred in the
Providence cemetery Tuesday afternoon.
Notes:
Cora Lee (Upchurch) Grandbury-Hagler
Sep 20, 1891 - Oct 17, 1926
In Memory of Mrs. Cora Hagler.
Mrs. Cora Hagler was born Sep. 20, 1891, she
died Sep. 1926. It was so hard for her loved
ones to give her up. Sometimes we cannot
understand why one so young and needed so bad
would be taken away. How her dear husband and
children will miss her, for she was a good wife
and mother. She loved her home and was always
willing an ready to do anything that needed to
be done. She was a faithful Christian; she
united with the Providence Baptist church at the
age of fourteen. Oh, how we miss her from our
homes for she loved her people dearly and they
loved her. We ask God to bless that dear mother
who has had so much sorrow in the last three.
She was laid to rest in the
Providence cemetery. Her grave was covered
with flowers. She leaves to mourn her death a
husband, four children, father, mother, two
brothers and two sisters and a mother-in-law and
a number of other relatives and friends.
Notes:
Henrietta
(Butzke) Zube
May 3, 1847 - Mar. 17, 1927
AGED NATIVE OF TEXAS DIED NEAR PURSLEY THURSDAY
Mrs. Henrietta Zube, aged 79 years, 10 months
and 14 days died in the Pursley community
Thursday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock and the
remains were interred in the Pursley cemetery
Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Zube was a native Texan and was born May 3,
1849.
One son, J. C. Zube of Pursley, survives.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Friday, March 18, 1927
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- w/o Johan �John� Zube d/o Andreas Andrew Butzke and
Charlotte �Lottie� (unk) Butzke
- Not sure if it is Old Pursley or New Pursley Cemetery
(placing in New
Pursley for now)
Phillip Rayford
Smith
Nov 23, 1853 - Aug 1, 1927
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR PETTY�S CHAPEL RESIDENT
TUESDAY
Phillip R. Smith, aged 74 years, 8 months and 6
days, died near Petty�s Chapel Monday morning at
10:30 o'clock and the remains were interred in
the Pursley cemetery Tuesday afternoon at 2
o'clock. The funeral was in charge of the
Corsicana Lodge No. 63, I. O. O. F.
Surviving are three sons and one daughter.
Notes:
Rebecca Frances (Pritchard) Hardin
Mar 21, 1875 - Apr 27, 1927
In Loving Remembrance of Our Dear Mother
On April 24, 1927, God�s death angel came down
in our midst and wafted away our dear mother,
Mrs. Rebecka Frances Hardin. She had been
confined to her bed for five months with that
dreadful disease, cancer.
It was so hard to give her up but God saw it
best to call her home out of her suffering. She
leaves a husband, two sons; six daughters; one
grandson, one granddaughter and a host of other
relatives and friends to mourn her death.
By her request she was laid to rest in the
Methodist cemetery near Pursley.
Funeral services were held at the grave at 3
o'clock Monday evening., April 25, March 11 she
passed over her fifty-second birthday. She was
52 years, one month thirteen days old. She had
been a member of the Christian church since 1923
and had done her best to live up to what God
told her to do. All that tender loving care,
nursing and medical skill could do was done for
her but all to no avail. God saw it best to take
her from us and how hard, how awfully hard it
was to give her up. None can know but those who
have passed under the same rod.
We know God has promised in His holy word that
He will not put a burden on us too heavy for us
to bear, and if we did not know it were so and
that we could ever rely on His sustaining grace
in this, the darkest hour of life. It seemed
like it was tearing the very hearts out of our
bodies to give her up. God help us in this dark
hour to be submissive. Help us to say, Lord, thy
will be done, and not ours.
May the God of all mercy, wisdom and love watch
over us all and comfort us, and may we all live
in the future in a way that when we cross the
river we shall again behold that loved face and
be reunited with her where there will be no more
sad partings.
There is only a mist between us,
Our mother so precious and true,
Only a mist between sunrise
That hides you away from our view,
Oft as we ponder at twilight,
O�er the sorrow and joy we did share.
Only a mist between us,
Some morning the angels will come,
And there in a bright land of beauty,
We will be with our mother at home,
No longer in sadness to roam,
But safe in the kingdom of Glory,
We will be with our mother at home,
Only a mist between us,
Not many long years will it stay,
Tis growing more fleecy and golden,
As earthly live fades fast away,
And when we are thinking so sadly
In days all so joyous and free,
It is then we are nearest our mother
And it brings sweet comfort to us.
Written by one who loved her dearly.
LENA HARDIN.
Notes:
Catherine A. "Kate" (Carson) McClintock
Nov 29, 1840 - Mar 27, 1927
COUNTY NEWS.
ROANE.
Roane, Texas, March 31.--Mrs. Catherine
McClintock, who has been ill for several months,
died at the home of her son, J. W. McClintock
early Sunday morning. The body was laid to rest
in the Pursley cemetery, Sunday afternoon.
Notes:
---
AGED WOMAN DIED SUNDAY MORNING AT
HOME SON AT ROANE
Mrs. Catherine McClintock, aged 86 years, died Sunday morning at
3:30 o'clock at the residence of her son, J. W. McClintock, two
miles northeast of Roane and the remains were interred in the
Pursley cemetery Sunday afternoon, funeral services being conducted
at the cemetery.
She was born in Alabama.
Several children and a number of other relatives survive.
Notes:
Mirilda
Jane (Kimbrell) Davis
Sep 6, 1842 - Jan 12, 1926
In Memory.
Tuesday evening, Jan. 19, 1926, at 7 o'clock the
death angel visited the home of Mr. Ira Davis
and took from them their mother and grandmother,
Mrs. Mirilda Jane Davis.
Grandma had made her home with her son, since
her husband�s death, five years past.
She was laid to rest by her husband Wednesday
afternoon about 3 o'clock. Grandma was 83 years,
4 months and 6 days old when called to meet her
Saviour.
She leaves one son, Mr. Ira Davis, two
step-children, Mrs. Lewis Tantzen and Mr.
Charlie Davis; several grandchildren and a host
of other relatives and friends to mourn her
death. Weep not for your loss is heaven�s gain.
She has said good-bye to sorrow,
She has bid this world adieu,
And has gone to live with Jesus,
Yes, her face is lost to view.
One by one her hopes grew brighter
As she traveled life�s weary way,
And we hope to meet her
With angels some sweet day.
We know its hard, dear loved ones,
To part with those we love best.
But we can meet them in heaven,
Where we will all see peace and rest.
A soul has flown to heaven,
A voice we loved is still,
A place is vacant in the home
Which never can be filled.
One by one our hopes grow brighter
As we near the shining shore
For we know across the river,
Wait the loved ones gone before.
Written by Hanty Wallace and Alma Lane.
Notes:
Margaret (Cooper)
Butler
May 1, 1846 - Sep. 19, 1925
Special to the Sun.
Purdon, Texas, Sept. 24.
Mrs. Margaret Butler, aged 81 years, a long time
resident of Purdon and vicinity passed away
Saturday afternoon. The remains were interred in
the Pursley cemetery Sunday.
Notes:
George Barrows
Wallace
Jun. 23, 1858 - Sep. 22, 1926
GEORGE B. WALLACE DIED SUDDENLY HERE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT
WAS NOMINEE FOR COUNTY TREASURER DEMOCRATIC
TICKET LAST PRIMARY
George B. Wallace, aged 68 years, long-time
resident of Navarro county, died suddenly with
heart trouble here Wednesday night at 10
o'clock. Funeral services will be here Wednesday
night at 10 o'clock. Funeral services will be
held Friday afternoon at the new Pursley
Methodist church with Rev. W. T. Bratton
officiating. Burial will be in the
Pursley cemetery.
Mr. Wallace was the Democratic nominee as county
treasurer in the last primaries.
He is survived by eight sons and four daughters
as follows:
Sons�S. P. Wallace, Seymour; P. P. Wallace,
Corsicana; P. F. Wallace, Haskell; J. R.
Wallace, Hamilton; Joel Wallace, Corsicana;
DeWitt Wallace, Purdon; J. N. Wallace, Dallas;
Coy Wallace, United States Navy. Daughters�Mrs.
C. L. Adams, Corsicana; Mrs. Winnie Ware, Avoca,
Texas; Mrs. Tom Anderson and Mrs. Fay Johnson,
both of Purdon.
The deceased was well known in Navarro county
and Corsicana.
Notes:
----
FUNERAL SERVICES FRIDAY AFTERNOON FOR G. B.
Wallace
NOMINEE COUNTY TREASURER DIED SUDDENLY WEDNESDAY
NIGHT
Funeral services for George B. Wallace, 68, who
died suddenly with heart failure here Wednesday
night at 10 o'clock, were held Friday afternoon
at 3 o'clock, with interment in the Pursley
cemetery. The funeral services were held at the
new Pursley Methodist church with Rev. W. T.
Bratton, pastor of the Hope Baptist church,
officiating. The funeral cortege left the
residence, of his daughter, Mrs. C. L. Adams,
1300 Live Oak Street.
Mr. Wallace was the Democratic nominee for
county treasurer at the time of his death. He
was a long-time resident of Navarro county and
was well known.
He is survived by his wife, eight sons and four
daughters.
Sons�S. P. Wallace, Seymour; P. P. Wallace,
Corsicana; P. F. Wallace, Haskell; J. R.
Wallace, Hamilton; Joel Wallace, Corsicana;
DeWitt Wallace, Purdon; J. N. Wallace, Dallas;
Coy Wallace, United States Navy. Daughters�Mrs.
C. L. Adams, Corsicana; Mrs. Winnie Ware, Avoca,
Texas; Mrs. Tom Anderson and Mrs. Fay Johnson,
both of Purdon.
He is also survived by thirty-eight grand
children and two great grand children.
Rev. Jerry Archer of Blooming Grove assisted in
the conducting of the funeral services.
He was a member of the Baptist church for
forty-four years. He was married to Miss Mattie
Pierce Feb. 13, 1876 .
Notes:
John Reuben Woods
Mar 23, 1897 - Feb 27, 1926
PURSLEY MAN DIED IN COUNTY HOSPITAL HERE EARLY
SAT.
John R. Woods, aged 28 years, farmer of the
Pursley community, died at the Navarro county
hospital at 5 o'clock Saturday morning and the
remains were interred in the
Pursley cemetery Saturday afternoon at 5
o'clock.
The deceased is survived by his wife and one
child.
Mr. Woods formerly resided in the Mt. Calm, Hill
county, community and has a number of relatives
there.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Saturday, Feb 27, 1926
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- h/o Hattie Eula (Beevans/Beevers)
Woods-Potts buried in Mount
Anticoch cemetery, Prairie Hill,
Tx; s/o J. W. Woods & Jennie
(Worley) Woods
Eula Virginia
Comer
Aug 15, 1915 - Feb 4, 1927
Funeral Services For Little Child
Funeral services for Virginia Comer, 11-year-old
daughter of S. B. Comer were held Friday
afternoon with interment in the
Pursley cemetery.
The little child died Thursday.
Notes:
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In Loving Memory of Mother and Daughter.
On February 3, 1927, about 6 o'clock in the
evening God sent a message to the earth and
called away Eula Virginia, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. S. B. Comer of Pursley.
Virginia was 11 years old.
She was of such a sweet and happy nature, always
laughing and singing, we miss her glad face and
cheerful smiles so much.
She was the life of the little bunch of sweet
children.
But we know she has gone to a much better home
for Jesus says, �Suffer the little children to
come unto Me and forbid them not for o such is
the Kingdom of Heaven.� She was sick nine days
and died as she lived, smiling sweetly.
Funeral services were held at the home as the
mother and a sister were too ill to go to the
cemetery.
A short service was held at the grave where many
dear friends and her school mates and teachers
met to see her laid away.
Many lovely flowers and sympathetic words showed
us how well she was loved.
A beautiful wreath was placed on the grave from
the pupils and teachers of her school.
It was an awful trial to give her up, but it
will be a great joy to see her again.
***
At 4 o'clock in the evening, February 8, 1927,
Lillie Virginia Comer, wife of S. B. Comer was
called away to meet Virginia and her God. Lillie
was 36 years old. God alone knows what agony it
was to give up that dear wife and mother. She
was a true Christian, having joined her life to
God, and the church when a young girl.
She was such a devoted wife and mother. Her
first and last thoughts were for her kind
husband and children.
She wanted to get well so bad that she might
help bear the burdens of her family awhile
longer, but when she realized she was going she
was ready�all she regretted was what she was
leaving behind. The future seemed so bright to
her as she left us and went across the river.
In our deep grief we have this Christian life to
be thankful for and a greater desire to the true
Christians. We now have more treasures in Heaven
and somehow we seem nearer to God and home.
We feel that she filled the place well that God
gave her here, and He has a place in His kingdom
that she alone can fill.
As she was laid away beneath all those lovely
flowers we felt that our hopes were buried with
her. Then we realized it was just the dear body
lying there, the beautiful soul we loved did not
die but yet lives and waits for the loved ones
to come.
Bro Gardener of Purdon conducted both services,
with burial in the Pursley cemetery. His
soothing words and beautiful illustrations were
healing indeed to the bruised hearts.
It seems our minister and good neighbors united
in lifting the load as much as possible in those
trials and in the sickness of the little girl
now in the hospital. We thank God for these dear
friends in our hour of need.
These loved ones are survived by the husband and
six children. Also numerous other relatives.
We cannot say they art lying,
In the graveyard o�er the way.
We would not think they were dying
At the closing of the day.
It was God�s voice a-calling,
Oh! Come my weary sheep,
On their ears so sweetly falling
And they sweetly fell asleep.
Asleep to wake in Jesus,
Free from pain and strife,
Singing the songs of gladness,
Drinking the waters of life.
One who loved them.
Notes:
Lillian Virginia �Lillie� (Beasley) Comer
Sep 22, 1891 - Feb 8, 1927
PURSLEY WOMAN IS BURIED WEDNESDAY; DIED LATE
TUESDAY
Mrs. Lillie B. Comer, aged 36 years, wife of S.
B. Comer of Pursley, died at the family
residence Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock and the
remains were interred in the
Pursley cemetery Wednesday afternoon.
She is survived by her husband and six children.
Notes:
----
In Loving Memory of Mother and Daughter.
On February 3, 1927, about 6 o'clock in the
evening God sent a message to the earth and
called away Eula Virginia, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. S. B. Comer of Pursley.
Virginia was 11 years old.
She was of such a sweet and happy nature, always
laughing and singing, we miss her glad face and
cheerful smiles so much.
She was the life of the little bunch of sweet
children.
But we know she has gone to a much better home
for Jesus says, �Suffer the little children to
come unto Me and forbid them not for o such is
the Kingdom of Heaven.� She was sick nine days
and died as she lived, smiling sweetly.
Funeral services were held at the home as the
mother and a sister were too ill to go to the
cemetery.
A short service was held at the grave where many
dear friends and her school mates and teachers
met to see her laid away.
Many lovely flowers and sympathetic words showed
us how well she was loved.
A beautiful wreath was placed on the grave from
the pupils and teachers of her school.
It was an awful trial to give her up, but it
will be a great joy to see her again.
***
At 4 o'clock in the evening, February 8, 1927,
Lillie Virginia Comer, wife of S. B. Comer was
called away to meet Virginia and her God. Lillie
was 36 years old. God alone knows what agony it
was to give up that dear wife and mother. She
was a true Christian, having joined her life to
God, and the church when a young girl.
She was such a devoted wife and mother. Her
first and last thoughts were for her kind
husband and children.
She wanted to get well so bad that she might
help bear the burdens of her family awhile
longer, but when she realized she was going she
was ready�all she regretted was what she was
leaving behind. The future seemed so bright to
her as she left us and went across the river.
In our deep grief we have this Christian life to
be thankful for and a greater desire to the true
Christians. We now have more treasures in Heaven
and somehow we seem nearer to God and home.
We feel that she filled the place well that God
gave her here, and He has a place in His kingdom
that she alone can fill.
As she was laid away beneath all those lovely
flowers we felt that our hopes were buried with
her. Then we realized it was just the dear body
lying there, the beautiful soul we loved did not
die but yet lives and waits for the loved ones
to come.
Bro Gardener of Purdon conducted both services,
with burial in the Pursley cemetery. His
soothing words and beautiful illustrations were
healing indeed to the bruised hearts.
It seems our minister and good neighbors united
in lifting the load as much as possible in those
trials and in the sickness of the little girl
now in the hospital. We thank God for these dear
friends in our hour of need.
These loved ones are survived by the husband and
six children. Also numerous other relatives.
We cannot say they art lying,
In the graveyard o�er the way.
We would not think they were dying
At the closing of the day.
It was God�s voice a-calling,
Oh! Come my weary sheep,
On their ears so sweetly falling
And they sweetly fell asleep.
Asleep to wake in Jesus,
Free from pain and strife,
Singing the songs of gladness,
Drinking the waters of life.
One who loved them.
Notes:
***
In Memory of Lillie Comer.
On Tuesday evening, February 8, 1927, the death
angel visited the home of Shelah Comer and took
from them their loving wife and mother. Oh, it
was so hard to give her up; she was so good to
every one and she hated to leave us all, not
because she wasn�t ready to meet her God, but
she was leaving her husband and children. She
said it was a mystery to her why she had to go,
and it is to us all, but some day we will
understand.
It is hard some time to bow to God�s will, but
we all have it to do sooner or later. But let�s
not forget the works, Lillie said, �Prayer
changes things,� and pray that we all may meet
her again in a world where the family circle
will be unbroken.
Somewhere in the dim distant future, there�s a
mystical valley of light where rippling rivers
of sunshine flow silent and ceaseless and
bright; where beautiful flowers bloom eternal;
where day never sinks into night; where the sad,
care-worn and weary shall rest in the valley at
night. There the wrongs of life will be righted
and friend will meet friend on the square, and
in the pure sunlight of justice we shall know
and be known as we are; and the mysteries of
earth that so vexed us will there be made plain
to our sight, for God will be there; it is
Heaven, this beautiful valley of right.
Not now but in the coming years it may be in the
better land, we�ll know the meaning of our
teams, and there some time we�ll understand, God
knows the way, he holds the key; he guides us
with unerring hand; some times with tearless eye
we�ll see, Yes there, up there, we�ll
understand. There is no death, an angel form
walks o�er the earth in silent tread; he bears
our best loved things away, and then we call
them dead; he leaves our hearts all desolate; he
plucks our fairest, sweetest flowers;
transplanted into bliss they now adorn immortal
bowers; where�er He sees a smile too bright or
heart too pure for taint and vice. He bears it
to that world of light, to dwell in paradise and
ever near us through unseen the dear immortal
spirits tread, for all the boundless universe is
life�there are no dead.
So dear ones, let�s all meet her in that city
where there are no dead.
Rhome, Texas,
HER SISTER.
Notes:
Mattie
Josephine (Wilson) Comer
Apr 6, 1869 - May 21, 1933
PURSLEY WOMAN IS BURIED MONDAY IN COMMUNITY
CEMETERY
Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie Josephine
Comer, 64, who died at her home in the Pursley
community Sunday afternoon after an illness of
only two hours, were held Monday afternoon at 2
o'clock at the
Pursley cemetery where interment was made.
Mers. Comer was the widow of the late W. L.
Comer.
The services were conducted by Rev. W. R. Hall,
pastor of the First Presbyterian church.
Surviving are three sons, Fred Comer, Summerset;
Shelah Comer, Pursley, and James B. Comer,
Navarro; five daughters, Mrs. G. W. Pope,
Corsicana; Mrs. Mamie Cooper, Pickett; Mrs. Otis
Medlin, Greenville; Mrs. Will Cooper, Pursley,
and Mrs. S. B. Harris, Pursley, and other
relatives.
The funeral was directed by the
Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home.
Notes:
A. M. Jones
Dec 18, 1848 - Dec 18, 1927
RICHLAND RESIDENT DIED THERE SUNDAY BURIED ON
MONDAY
Mr. A. M. Jones was born in the State of
Indiana, Dec. 18, 1848, Died Dec. 18, 1927. He
came to Texas with his parents at the age of
five. He lived the most of his life in and near
Navarro county. He lived in Arkansas a few
years, came back to Texas.
He was married to Matilda Baker of Tarrant
county, May 31, 1876. To this union were born
three children: one son and two daughters. His
son died May 21, 1919, and his wife Dec. 14,
1922, leaving his daughters, Mrs. A. R. Smith of
Wortham, Texas, Mrs. J. T. Smith of Corsicana.
Death was not a surprise to him or his friends.
He had been confined to his room for several
weeks. He bore his suffering patiently and
talked to his children and friends about leaving
them and this old world.
To all those who ministered to him in any way,
the family expresses their deepest appreciation.
To his loved ones and friends, may God in his
own good way comfort you in these hours of
sadness and sorrow.
His remains were laid to rest in the
Richland Cemetery at 4 p.m., December 19,
1927. Funeral services were conducted by J. M.
Gardner and Van P. Morrison.�Contributed.
Notes:
Sarah
Catherine (Walton) Keith
Apr 25, 1850 - May 29, 1927
AGED RESIDENT OF PURSLEY DIED THERE SUNDAY
EVENING
Mrs. Sarah C. Keith, aged 77 years, died at
Pursley Sunday evening at 6 o'clock and the
remains were interred in the
Richland Cemetery Monday afternoon. The
funeral services were conducted at the cemetery.
Surviving are four sons, L. N. Keith, Tulsa,
Okla.; R. L. Keith, Arlington; J. A. Keith,
Pursley; W. B. Keith, Van Alstyne; one daughter,
Mrs. Ector Smith, Beaumont; three sisters, two
brothers and other relatives.
Notes:
Minnie
Carter (White) Lyda
Oct 16, 1898 - Mar 1, 1975
Mrs. Lyda
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the
Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. Minnie
Carter Lyda 76, who died Saturday in Meridian,
Tex. Rev. Luthur Crawford will officiate, and
burial will be at
Richland Cemetery.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Leta
Rumfield and Mrs. Elizabeth Carter Andrews both
of Lake Belton, Texas; two sons, Doyle Lyda of
Georgetown and G. P. Lyda of Meridian; five
grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, four
sisters, Mrs. Ava Murdauch of Springfield, Mo.,
Mrs. Ethnie Engomar of Bakersfield, Texas; Mrs.
Alpha Allen and Mrs. Leta Winans both of Dallas;
and a brother, Ezra White of Powell.
Notes:
Octavia Alice �Octavie� (McGary) Williams
Jan 7, 1849 - Apr 14, 1927
Another Pioneer Passes Away
Miss Octavia Alice McGary was born in Limestone
County, Texas, Jan. 7, 1849, where she was
reared to womanhood. While yet a girl she united
with the Methodist Protestant Church, at
Tehuacana, Texas, and has remained a faithful
Christian member until called home to rest.
She was married to J. M. Williams, June 6th
1866, in Bell County, Texas. To this union was
added eleven children, ten of these being reared
to maturity. Her husband preceded her to rest
from earthly toil, Oct. 19th, 1913, and was laid
to rest in
Richland Cemetery, and she has had a lonely
path to travel, but has lived in the nope of the
happy reunion with him. Grandmother Williams, as
she has been known, was not a woman of
loud�profession, but in her own sweet way served
her home and her God. She was a faithful
companion and a wonderful mother, and was loved
not only by members of the family but numbered
her friends by scores.
She has been a member of the Order of the
Eastern Star for a number of years, and while
able to attend filled her place in that noble
order. For more than fifteen years she has been
afflicted with partial deafness, which slowly
grew worse. Because of her affliction, she could
not serve her church and lodge as she loved to
do, but she remained sweet and resigned to the
Master�s will in it all.
She has been living in and near Richland since
1885 where she has won the hearts of those who
met her. She departed this life April 14th,
1927, after a lingering illness of several
weeks. She suffered intensely at times, but when
the end came she just closed her eyes and fell
asleep in the arms of Jesus.
She is the mother of eleven children, has
forty-six grandchildren and twenty-seven great
grand children. One child died in infancy, the
two children passing away after coming to
maturity were J. C. Williams, who died at Big
Springs, Aug. 19, 1919, and Mrs. A. C. Hoard,
who died at Big Springs, Jan. 10, 1926. The
surviving children are as follows, D. R.
Williams of Corsicana, Mrs. M. E. Hunter of
Mineola, Mrs. D. D. Anderson of Richland, Mrs.
Minnie Jones of Santa Anna, D. S. Williams of
Capian, New Mexico, Mrs. Sadie Herrod of
Overton, Mrs. J. B. Harris of Corsicana, and
Archie Williams of Richland.
She has gone to her reward and her companion.
May God grant that those left behind will meet
her some day.
--Contributed.
Notes:
Sarah Elizabeth (Mulligan) McCrary
Apr 1850 - Apr 1926
RICHLAND WOMAN DIED THERE EARLY TUESDAY MORNING
Special to the Sun.
Richland, Apr. 20.�Mrs. J. T. McCrary age 76
years, died at her home here Tuesday morning at
1 o'clock following a long illness. Funeral
services were held Tuesday afternoon at 4
o'clock at the First Baptist church, with Rev.
Ingle, pastor, conducting the services. Burial
was in
Richland Cemetery.
Mrs. McCrary is survived by her husband and six
children, J. P. and J. R. McCrary of Richland,
W. T. McCrary, Terrell; Mrs. T. W. Nash, Barry;
Mrs. Lee Alexander of Oklahoma, and Miss Tina
McCrary of Waco.
The deceased had been a resident of Richland for
many years. She was born in Alabama and came to
Texas in 1892.
Notes:
Allison
Woodville Madewell
Dec 3, 1849 - Dec 22, 1926
AGED RESIDENT OF RICHLAND FELL FROM WAGON; NECK
BROKEN
Special to the Sun.
Richland, Texas, Dec. 23.��Grandpa� A. W.
Madewell, age 77, and highly respected citizen
of this town, fell from a wagon Wednesday
morning and broke his neck. He was trying to
climb over the wheel and in some manner lost his
balance. He had started to visit relatives in
Currie when the accident occurred.
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon
from the home of his daughter here 4 o'clock
with burial in the
Richland Cemetery. He is survived by
thirteen children.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thursday, Dec 23, 1926
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- h/o Sarah Alonzia Elizabeth (Rogers)
Madewell married Jul. 25, 1874; s/o Richard
Madewell & Sarah (Phillips) Madewell
Nannie
�Nan� (Sanders) Shelton
Nov 8, 1854 - Jul 22, 1927
RICHLAND.
Special to the Sun.
Richland, Texas, July 28.--Mrs. Nan Shelton
formerly of Richland, who has been making her
home with her daughter, Mrs. Walter Swink in
Dallas, died at an early hour Friday morning,
July 22 and was buried here Saturday at 2 p.m.
She leaves many friends who extend sympathy to
the bereaved family.
Notes:
Martha J. �Mattie� (Mayes) Hargraves
Sep 11, 1847 - Mar 7, 1927
Aged Woman Buried Richland Cemetery
Richland, Tex., March 14�Mrs. O. G. Hargraves,
aged 78 years, died early last Monday and the
remains were interred in the
Richland cemetery Monday afternoon. The
services were conducted by Rev. J. M. Gardner,
assisted by Rev. C. O. Boatman.
Surviving are three sons, Albert Hargraves,
Richland; Ben Hargraves, Mexia; Jim Hargraves,
Slaton.
Notes:
Sam H. Lee
Apr 9, 1855 - Mar 29, 1926
SAMUEL H. LEE DIED AT HIS HOME HERE
LATE MONDAY
Samuel H. Lee, aged 70 years, died
at his home 900 North Eleventh
street Monday afternoon at 4:30
o'clock and the remains were
interred in the
Zion�s Rest cemetery Tuesday
afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. The
funeral services were held at the
family residence with Rev. W. T.
Bratton, pastor of the Hopewell
Baptist church officiating.
He is survived by several children.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tuesday, Mar 30, 1926
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- Assumed h/o Amanda
(Barnett) Lee married Jul. 24,
1873 also assumed his name is
Sam Henry Lee); s/o Dave Lee and
unk (Leonard) Lee per death
certificate
Jim Stevens
May 29, 1911 - May 17, 1926
FUNERAL SERVICES TUESDAY AFTERNOON
FOR JIM STEVENS
Funeral services for Jim Stevens,
aged 14 years, son of Mrs. S. W.
Gillum, who died late Monday night,
were held Tuesday afternoon with
interment in the
Zion�s Rest cemetery.
The services were conducted by Rev.
J. Howard Williams, pastor of the
First Baptist Church.
Notes:
J.
Houston Allsup
May 1921 - Jan 17, 1926
FUNERAL SERVICES MONDAY AFTERNOON
FOR SMALL CHILD
J. Houston Alsup, aged four years
and eight months, son of J. M. Alsup
who lives north of Corsicana, died
Sunday and the remains were interred
in the
Zion�s Rest cemetery Monday.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Monday, Jan 18, 1926
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- s/o Jessie Marshall
Allsup and Margaret Ann �Maggie�
(Grantom) Allsup (Jessie is
buried in Hamilton Beeman
cemetery grandson of James
Benjamin Grantom & Jamima
Angelica (Reagan) Grantom
Cleo Estes
abt 1923 - Nov 30, 1927
CHILD BURNED TO DEATH WEDNESDAY
MORNING IN HOME
HOME WAS DESTROYED ON WORTHINGTON
FARM AND LITTLE GIRL LOSES LIFE
Cleo, four year old daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. O. E. Estes, was burned to
death when the family home about
three miles north of Corsicana was
destroyed by fire at 2:20 Wednesday
morning.
Mr. Estes was in Corsicana where he
had brought one of his children to
the Navarro County hospital at the
time of the fire. Mrs. Estes who was
just recovering from an illness was
too weak to get the child out of the
house when the fire was discovered.
Funeral services were held Wednesday
afternoon with burial in
Zion�s Rest cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. Estes live on the T. J.
Worthington farm near the Lakeview
Country Club. Origin of the fire was
undetermined.
Notes:
Bill
Blanton Jenkins, Sr.
Jul 6, 1933 - May 18, 2017
 Obituary
for Bill Jenkins
Bill Blanton Jenkins, Sr. of Blooming Grove, TX (formerly of
Bay City, TX) passed away in his home on Thursday, May 18,
2017. He was born in Blair, OK on July 6, 1933 to W.A. and
Cleo Jenkins. He married Joyce Adams on August 11, 1956 in
Pampa, TX.
Bill retired from Celanese Chemical Company in Bay City in
1988 after over 33 years of service. He moved to Blooming
Grove in 2007. Bill was an active member of Central Baptist
Church and the Lions Club of Blooming Grove.
Bill was preceded in death by his father and mother, brother
Floyd, and sister Lina Bolin. He is survived by his wife of
60 years, Joyce; son Bill, Jr. (Bud) and wife Cynthia of Bay
City; son Jeff and wife Martha of Blooming Grove;
grandchildren, Mandy Jenkins of Houston, Cody Jenkins and
wife Bristi of Suwanee, GA; Amy Alvis and husband Jonathan
Alvis of Spring; Adrienne Harper of Collinsville; Victoria
Jenkins of College Station; great-grandchildren Aikan,
Ainslee and Blaiklee Jenkins, Jerich and Gavin Harper;
sisters Helen Dibble and Sally Ingram; brothers John, W.A.,
Tony, Eddie, James and Joe.
Visitation will be Friday, May 19th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Memorial Services will be
3:00pm Saturday, May 20th at Central Baptist Church in
Blooming Grove. Interment will follow at
Dresden Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please send a memorial to the veterans
organization of your choice. |
Notes:
- Submitted by
Polly Winn
- The Bay City Tribune - May 19, 2017
Harold Don
McGraw
Mar 15, 1940 - May 12, 2017
 Harold
Don McGraw, 77 of Blooming Grove, passed away Friday, May
12, 2017 in Waxahachie. He was born March 15, 1940 in
Blooming Grove to Dorsey and Louester McGraw.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia McGraw and
father Dorsey McGraw.
Don is survived by his wife Barbara Cole McGraw; mother
Louester McGraw; children, Ricky McGraw and wife Diane,
Donna Bator and husband Ed, Debbie McGraw, Kim Lester and
husband Paul, Kristi Cole, Kari Ivey and husband Chris; 19
grandchildren, Danny, Andrew, Landon McGraw, Jeremy and
Jamison Ware, Stephanie Bator, Britney Chhangur, Mark and
Hayden Moore, Tate, Elliott, Vivi and Max Lester; Chad
Carey, Logan Turnham, Matt, Caleb, Jasee and Kylee Ivey; 13
great grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law Linda (Sis)
and husband Bob Bray; sister-in-law and brother-in-law,
Andrea and Bubba Fitzgerald along with numerous nieces and
nephews.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 14,
2017 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, May 15, 2017
at First Baptist Church in Blooming Grove with Bro. Grady
Cashion officiating.
Interment to follow at
Rose Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be grandsons and honorary pallbearers will
be Larry Farish, Billy Nelson, Ronald Lynch, Ricki Crenshaw,
Bubba Fitzgerald, Boyd Bryant, Jake Melton, Roland Southard
and Peb Richards.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church PO Box 289
Blooming Grove, TX 76626 or to Ruth Ramsey Scholarship Fund
PO Box 54 Blooming Grove, TX 76626.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
Janice Lee (Holwege) Willhelm
July 30, 1946 - Apr 27, 2017
 Janice
Lee (Holwege) Willhelm, 70, unexpectedly passed away in her
home Thursday, April 27, 2017. The oldest of five, she was
born July 30, 1946 in Portland, Oregon, to Roland Dick and
Betty Jane (Roundy) Holwege.
In 1966, she married the love of her life, James A. Willhelm,
they had three children before moving to Texas in the early
1970s and raising their family in Barry. Janice loved
spending time with family and friends, and has had a
life-long passion for various arts and crafts which she
enjoyed making and sharing thru teaching, gifting, donating,
and selling.
Janice was preceded in death by her husband, James, her
father, "Rolly," and her brother, John.
She is survived by her daughter, BettyJo Nunley and husband
Ken, and their children, Jamey, Kristina, Alysabeth, Mikal,
and Nathen of Mississippi; her son and her former
daughter-in-law, Teresa Perkins and their children, Aubrey,
Kaitlyn, and Isaac of Ohio; her daughter, JennyLynn Burns
and husband Kevin and their three children, Sarah, Maria,
and Zackery of Barry; and her great-grandchildren. She also
leaves her mother Betty of Oregon; a sister, Laurene of
Oregon, two brothers, Lauren of Idaho and Jeff of Ohio, and
their spouses; lots of cousins, nieces, nephews, dear
friends, and her cats.
A visitation was held from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 1, 2017
at Corley Funeral Home. Services will be held at 2 p.m.,
Tuesday, May 2, 2017 in The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-Day Saints in Corsicana with pres. Blare Green
officiating. A private burial will follow at
Rose Hill Cemetery
in Blooming Grove. |
Notes:
Bobbie Joe Lancaster
Feb 25, 1931 - Aug 7, 2015 Bobbie Joe Lancaster, 84,
was born February 25, 1931 to Ben and Estalee (Holiman) Lancaster.
On July 6, 1950, Bob married the love of his life, Marie Hill. They
were married for 65 years. Bob went to be with his heavenly father
Friday, August 7, 2015.
Bob Lancaster�s many skills/jobs could not be summed up in a few
short words. You could call him a �jack of all trades.� His first
job was with Tilman Reed Service Station where he worked as a
backhoe operator among many other duties for 30 years. After working
for Tilman Reed he went to work at Navarro College as a maintenance
foreman. His biggest accomplishment there was building Navarro�s
first baseball complex. He then went on to build numerous
baseball/softball fields in Wortham, Mildred and Kerens in his spare
time. He retired from Navarro College at the age of 65. The retired
life was not an option for this hard working man, he continued to do
many part time jobs up until the age of 80.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents Ben and Estalee Lancaster;
brother, Denver Lancaster; sisters, Aileen Robertson, Geraldine
McGlaun, and Faye Abbie.
He is survived by his wife, Marie Lancaster; sisters, Bennie Boone
and Nell Lancaster; brother, Dan Lancaster; sisters-in-law, Marvene
Lancaster and Lelia Schlimmer; daughter, Janet Palmer and friend,
Sam Phelps; son, Ricky and wife Vi Lancaster; grandchildren, Caleb
and wife Danielle Palmer; Joshua Palmer; Aaron and wife Alison
Palmer; Kristen and husband Matt Lynch; Chad and wife Brittany
Lancaster; Coy and wife Shelby Lancaster; and Cole Lancaster; 11
great grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers for the services include his grandsons. Honorary
pallbearers include Dr. Lary Reed, Homer Gene Wasson, Billy H.
Upchurch, Dolwin Smallwood, Billy Ray Brown, John Holloway, and Otis
Ray Spurlock.
Visitation service will be 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, August 9, 2015 at
Paschal Funeral Home in Kerens.
Funeral Services are 10 a.m. Monday, August 10, 2015 at First
Baptist Church of Kerens with the Rev. Frank Upchurch and Bobby Bain
officiating. Interment will follow at
Prairie Point Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Alzheimers at www.alz.org>in_my_community_donate.
Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home, Kerens.
Notes:
Whelyn Gail Robinson
Jul 21, 1944 - Aug 20, 2015
Funeral services for Whelyn G. Robinson, 71, of Douglass, will
be 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015 at the A. Frank Smith United
Methodist Church in Alto, Texas with Rev. Greg Megill and Rev.
Wes Byas officiating. Burial will follow in the Old Palestine
Cemetery near Alto.
Mr. Robinson passed away Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015 near Mt.
Enterprise, Texas. He was born July 21, 1944 in Corsicana, Texas
to Joe B. and Zula Hill Robinson. Mr. Robinson had lived in the
Douglass, Nacogdoches and Lufkin area for the last 20 years. He
was a member of the A. Frank Smith Methodist Church in Alto, and
was retired from the phone company where he had started as a
linesman and worked his way up to telecommunications engineer.
Mr. Robinson had also lived in Athens for a number of years and
had been a Deacon at the Eastern Hills Church of Christ, past
president of the Kiwanis Club and a member of the Chamber of
Commerce.
Mr. Robinson was very proud to have been in the Corps of Cadets
at Texas A & M, class of 1966. He completed his undergraduate
and graduate work at the University of Texas at Tyler where he
finished his education with a Master�s of Science degree. He
also loved reading, and was a history buff, especially
interested in the Civil War. Mr. Robinson was incredibly proud
of his children and grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with
his family. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mr. Robinson was happily married for 23 years to his wife, Janis
Robinson, who survives him. He is also survived by his daughter
and son-in-law Kelly and Roland Herriage of College Station,
daughter and son-in-law Shara and husband Jess Blankenship of
Cushing, Texas; son and daughter-in-law Kyle and wife Lisa
Robinson of Sulphur Springs, and son Paul Sandness of Douglass;
brother and sister-in-law Dale and Dorothy Robinson of Rice,
Texas; and grandchildren, Ryan Herriage, Kyson Herriage, Taylor
Robinson, Haley Robinson, Katelyn Robinson, Garrett Robinson,
Mason Reeves and Olivia Blankenship.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015 at the
O.T.
Allen & Son Funeral Home in Alto.
Notes:
Joseph D. "Joe" Stephan
Aug 28, 1930 - Aug 5, 2015
Joseph D. "Joe" Stephan, 84, passed away peacefully in Grand
Prairie on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015.
He was born on Aug. 28, 1930, in Walnut, Kansas to Charles
Edward and Teresa Agnes Stephan.
After graduating from Walnut High School, Joseph devoted his
life as Co-Owner and President of Industrial Catering
Service in Grand Prairie and was an avid fisherman. He was
also a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
of Corsicana, as well as a member of the prestigious Knights
of Columbus.
Joseph is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Edward
and Teresa Agnes Stephan; his Grandma Epe and his Grandpa
Stephan; brothers, Vinsent and Charles Stephan; and his
sister, Alice Pope.
He is survived by his siblings, Jim Stephan, Eileen Otto and
Sister Charlene Stephan.
Visitation will be held from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Thursday,
Aug. 13, 2015, at Corley Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated following the visitation
at 11 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of
Corsicana. Interment will follow at the Dallas/ Fort Worth
National Cemetery at 2:30 p.m.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home, Corsicana
Notes:
Arnell Delores (Lusk) Faulk-Watson
Nov 30, 1939 - Apr 30, 2017
 Arnell
Delores Lusk Watson, 77, of Corsicana passed away Sunday,
April 30, 2017 in Corsicana. She was born Nov. 30, 1939 in
Centerville.
Visitation will be held from noon to 7 p.m. Friday, May 5,
2017 at M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals in Corsicana.
Funeral services are set to begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 6,
2017 at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Corsicana
with Rev. Arthur Faulk officiating. Pastor A.D. Richardson
eulogist
Interment to follow at
Farmersville Cemetery in Dawson.
Arrangements made by M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals.
|
Notes:
Elma Estelle (Lee)
Shelton
Oct 22, 1929 - Apr 26, 2017
Estelle Lee Shelton passed away peacefully Wednesday, April
26, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was born Oct. 22, 1929 in
Streetman, the youngest child of Sam Henry Lee and Clara Estelle
Vinson Lee. As a young adult, she lived in Corsicana. She married
Billy Reed Shelton of Kerens on July 7, 1950 in Powell and they made
their home and raised their family in Kerens.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings Leonard
Lee, Annie Laura Lee Blanchard, Juanita (Nute) Lee Lewis, Evelyn Lee
Wilson and Carl Lee.
Estelle is survived by her husband of 66 years, Billy Shelton of
Corsicana; her daughter, Vicki Shelton Sargent of Denton; her son,
Lee Alan Shelton of Dallas; two grandsons and their wives, Trey and
Couri Sargent of Denton and Hunter and Rachel Sargent of Aubrey; one
granddaughter and her husband, Sarah and Chris Griesemer of Waco;
two great granddaughters, Avery Renee Griesemer of Waco and Addie
Mae Sargent of Aubrey and one great grandson Owen Reed Griesemer who
will be born in June. She was also loved by many nieces, nephews,
great nieces, great nephews, cousins and numerous friends.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 28, 2017
Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 29, 2017 at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Mayberry officiating.
Interment will follow at
Kerens Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jim Shelton Jr., David Wilson Jr., Carl Lee Jr.,
Ron Wilson, Trey Sargent, Hunter Sargent and Chris Griesemer.
Honorary Pallbearer is Robert Hull.
"And He shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there shall
no longer be any death; there shall no longer be any mourning, or
crying, or pain; the first things shall pass away." Rev. 21:4
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home
Notes:
Maggie L. (Arriola) French
Aug 13, 1927 - Apr 19, 2017
Maggie L. French, 89, of Decatur passed away
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at her residence. She was born
Aug. 13, 1927 in Nacogdoches, Texas to John and Mary Kate
(Acosta) Arriola.
Maggie was an extraordinary person whose outgoing
personality left an impression on all who knew and loved
her. She was always happy but was also serious-minded. She
was a former resident of Corsicana for about 20 years and
they attended Petty's Chapel Baptist Church during that
time. She worked for over 40 years at Proctor & Gamble.
She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Kate
Arriola; two brothers; and three sisters.
She is survived by her husband, Clarence E. French; sister,
Eula Harp, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 21,
2017 at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 4 p.m. Saturday, April 22, 2017 at
the Corley Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating the service will
be Rev. Elvin Sikes of the Petty's Chapel Baptist Church.
Interment will follow at
Brushie
Prairie Cemetery. |
Notes:
Zephyr Lee (Rhynes) Lott
Jan 19, 1945 - Apr 15, 2017
 Zephyr
Lee Rhynes Lott, 72, of Kerens passed away Saturday, April
15, 2017 in Dallas. She was born Jan. 19, 1945 in Kerens.
Visitation will be held from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, April
21, 2017 at Golden Gate Funeral Home, 4155 S. R. L. Thornton
Fwy. in Dallas.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 22,
2017 at Mount B. Zion Baptist Church in Kerens with Pastor
Ernest Betts Jr. officiating, the eulogy will be given by
Pastor Nathan Carter Sr.
Interment will follow at The
Petersburg
Cemetery. |
Notes:
Haymond
Mitchell, III
d. Mar 30, 2013
Haymon Mitchell III passed away Saturday, March 30, 2013.
Service: 11 a.m. Friday at Hurst Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Interment:
Petersburg
Cemetery in Kerens. Wake: 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Mosier
Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church. Survivors: Wife, Lewistine
Mitchell; parents, Addie Hall and Haymon Mitchell Jr.; two
daughters; stepchildren; and other relatives.
Notes:
Jimmie Lou (Brown)
Johnson
Oct 3, 1926 - Apr 16, 2017
 Jimmie
Lou Brown Johnson, 90, of Corsicana went home to be with the
Lord Sunday, April 16, 2017 at Heritage Oaks Retirement
Village in Corsicana. She was born on Oct. 3, 1926, to
Gussie Alton (Cap) Brown and Minnie Lucille Grooms Brown in
Navarro County.
She faithfully served as a pastor's wife for 33 years. She
was a Sunday School teacher and great student of the Bible
which she read daily. Over the many years she developed
great friendships with church parishioners. Whom she treated
as family.
She was an excellent homemaker, and to all who knew her the
best cook in the county. She especially loved family get
togethers. She cooked Sunday lunches for the entire family
every week and made multiple dishes every week careful to
include everyone's favorites. She reached out to her entire
family on special holidays such as Christmas and
Thanksgiving and made sure that all extended family was
invited to her home. She treated her extended family as her
very own. The delight of her life was her grandchildren and
great grandchildren. When you look up the definition of
mother in the dictionary, there aren't any words, just her
picture. If the children and grandchildren could have chosen
any mother in the world, she's the one they would have
chosen.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband,
Rev. B.W. Johnson.
She is survived by son, Jimmy B. Johnson and wife Pat of
Corsicana; son, Dr. Gary W. Johnson and wife Barbara of
Barry; and a daughter, Betty L. Stokes and husband Ron of
Corsicana. She was blessed with granddaughters, Becky Gipson
and husband Todd of Carrollton, Melissa Bedard and husband
Michael of Barry; grandsons, Jamil Johnson of Blooming Grove
and Justin Johnson and wife Marissa of Decatur; great
grandchildren, Tanner Bedard, Ben Gipson, Riley Bedard, and
Hailey Harth along with a number of nieces, nephews, cousins
and a host of friends.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at
Calvary Worship Center, 1364 N. Beaton St. with Dr. Gary W.
Johnson and the Rev. Michael Bedard officiating. Interment
will follow in the
Pattison Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jamil Johnson,
Justin Johnson, Todd Gipson, Tanner Bedard, Ben Gipson, and
Riley Bedard. Honorary pallbearers will be the Elders of
Calvary Worship Center.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Calvary Worship
Center, 1364 N. Beaton Street, Corsicana, Texas 75110.
The family extends a special Thanks to the staff at Heritage
Oaks Retirement Village, Family First Hospice, and to Dr.
Kent E. Rogers for their thoughtful loving care provided. |
Notes:
Wanda Lee (Brashear)
Miller
Jul 13, 1931 - Apr 26, 2017
 Wanda
Lee Miller, 85, of Corsicana passed away Wednesday, April
26, 2017 at her residence in Corsicana. She was born July
13, 1931 in Corsicana to Scott Lee Brashear and Marie Gray
Brashear.
She was raised in Mildred and graduated from Mildred High
School. She went on to attend business school in Tyler. Soon
after she married Darwin in 1950. She worked for Collin
Street Bakery when it was actually located on Collin Street
and later worked for a small manufacturing company in
Denton, while Darwin finished his education at North Texas.
After spending a short time in Snyder they moved back to
Corsicana and began to raise their three children. Family
was everything to her and nothing else really mattered much.
She enjoyed that all her children and immediate family lived
close and would always put on coffee, wanting us to stay a
while. We often left our visits with her standing on the
porch to see us off.
She was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses and looked
forward to the time described at Rev. 21:4 'when all pain
and sorrow will be no more." She knew that would be a time
where she wouldn't have to worry anymore about all her
family and friends. And now her family and friends eagerly
await the fulfillment of Job 14:13 and 15 where we know that
Jehovah God will call and she will answer and be reunited
with us.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother and
sister-in-law, Wesley and Wanda Brashear; and a grandson,
Shae Rogers.
She is survived by her husband, Darwin Young Miller of
Corsicana; daughters, Suzanne Keck and husband Stephen and
Stacy Rogers and husband Mike; son, Scott Miller and wife
Lisa of Corsicana; grandsons, Chad Kindle and Justin Rogers
and wife Zonia of Corsicana; granddaughter, Kristin Valdez
and husband Matthew of Arlington; great grandchildren,
Rebecca Kindle, Preston Kindle, Harley Plant, Haley
Holloway, Wesley Holloway of Corsicana and Lily Valdez of
Arlington; brother, Mike Brashear and wife Beverly of
Corsicana; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation with the family will be held from 1 to 2 p.m.
followed by her funeral services at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 30,
2017 at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Shawn
Moonsammy officiating. Interment will follow in the
Providence
Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Chad Kindle, Justin Rogers, Matthew
Valdez, Preston Kindle, Mike Brashear and Don Brashear. |
Notes:
Nelson "Sage" German
Jul 22, 1938 - Apr 20, 2017
 Nelson
"Sage" German, 78, of Frost, passed away Wednesday, April
20, 2017 at 3:55 p.m. at Town Hall Estates in Hillsboro. He
was born July 22, 1938 to A.G and Bessie German in Aquilla.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, and two
brothers, R.D German and Butch German. He also lost one
sister, Dale Sims.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Karen Owen German,
of Italy, whom he married July 30, 1963. He is also survived
by one son and daughter in-law, Dan and Michelle German of
Fairfield; one daughter and son in-law, Tricia and Doug
Davis of Frost; five grandchildren, Garrett and Dani German
of Fairfield, Taylor, Tanner, and Tatum Davis of Frost. He
is also survived by two sisters, Linda Dearen of Corbet and
Dovie Bratcher of Frost; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. German retired from farming, ranching, and employment
with Williams Gin in Frost. He retired in 1997 after
suffering from a major back accident in Blooming Grove at
the Prec. 4 County Barn. He was a member of Frost Baptist
Church.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 23,
2017 at the Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana with
Rev. Kenneth Hutchison officiating.
Interment will follow at
Frost Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Alexander, Sam Owen, Dennis Janek,
Joey Watson, David Watson, Ron Dearen, Jimmy D. Bratcher,
and Marc Cantrell. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy
Mitchell, Ronnie Brown, Billy Hargrove, Clifford Williams,
Ronald Elmore, and Jimmy Hooser.
The family will receive relatives and friends from 6 to 8
p.m. Saturday evening, April 22 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral
Home in Corsicana.
Arrangements By Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Anthony Eugene Gill
May 3, 1950 - Apr 10, 2017 Anthony Eugene Gill, 66
of Carrollton, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017 at the Heritage
Gardens Care Center in Carrollton. He was born May 3, 1950 in
Corsicana to Vernon Richard Gill and Dorothy Fay Paul Gill. He was a
self employed truck driver for many years and also a pool
technician.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Rhonda Lee Gill and
daughter Carolyn Marie Mills.
Anthony is survived by son Richard William Gill and wife Debra; son
Robert Wayne Gill; daughter, Toni Annette Gill; brothers, Richard W.
Gill and wife Donna, Paul Gill and wife Carrie; grandchildren, Tyler
Eugene Gill, Mikal Gill, Mark Gill and Cameron Gill; great
grandchildren; Autum Marie'Amber Gill; Natalie Rose Gill and Sammy
Gill along with numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
The family will receive visitation from noon to 1:35 p.m. Friday,
April 14, 2017 at Paschal Funeral Home with graveside services to
follow at 2 p.m. in the
Long Prairie Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tyler Gill, Vernon
Gill, Brandon Gill, Kerry Gill and Douglas Gill.
Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home.
Notes:
Jose "Papi"
Herrera
Sept 11, 1929 - Jan 15, 2017
 Jose
"Papi" Herrera, 87, of Corsicana passed away on Sunday, Jan.
15, 2017 at his residence in Corsicana. He was born on Sept.
11, 1929 in Kennedy, Texas to Domingo Herrera and Mary
Flores Herrera.He worked as a welder for many years.
He was preceded in death by his son, Danny Joe Herrera and
his parents.
He is survived by his children, Charles Herrera, Lola
Boatright, Mary Herrera, John Herrera, Lydia Greer, and
Josie Herrera; grandchildren, Shannon Herrera, Danny Joe
Herrera, Daniel Herrera, Dennis Boatright, Michael Ortega,
Adam Herrera, Tonya Peden, Brianna Greer, Vinncent Greer,
Nevaeh Eastman, Andrea Crispin, David Crispin, and Anna
Crispin; numerous great grandchildren and great-great
grandchildren.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017 at Corley Funeral Home, followed by a
rosary service that will be held at 7 p.m. at the Corley
Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Lewis Palos officiating.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan.
18, 2017 at Calvary
Cemetery with Deacon Lewis Palos officiating.
Pallbearers will be Adam Herrera, Vinncent Greer, John
Herrera, Michael Ortega, Chris Aviles, Daniel Herrera, Billy
Bland, Jr., and David Crispin.
|
Notes:
Lewis Dean "LD" Bryant Sr.
Jun 12, 1940 - Jan 6, 2017 Lewis Dean Bryant Sr. (LD)
was born in Elm Flat on June 12, 1940 to Norman and Judy Bryant. LD
Bryant, Sr., departed this life to enter eternal rest on Jan. 6,
2017.
LD received his formal education and diploma from Park High School
in Goodlow. After graduation he moved to California to continue his
education, pursuing his passion and love for cars at Los Angeles
Community College. He graduated in 1961 as a paint and body
mechanic.
LD began his spiritual journey as a child attending Mt. B. Zion
Baptist Church with his family. He continued to serve God at New
Hope Baptist Church where he was baptized and served in many
capacities.
In 1962 LD moved back to Goodlow and began his career at Kinbrew
Chevrolet where he would later retire. In 1963 LD united in marriage
to Edna Mae Lincoln. Unto this union of 53 years, Lewis (JR), Edna
(Sister), Kenneth, and Landon were born. After retiring from Kinbrew
Chevrolet LD started his own business, Bryant Body Shop. He was also
employed by Kerens ISD for 15 years.
LD was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Norman and Judy
Bryant; siblings, Norman L. Bryant, Myrtle B. Hunt, Eddie B
Giddings, Hazel Lee Hayden and Ora Lee Hamilton.
leaving his loving memories to be cherished are his loving wife Edna
Mae Bryant; children, Lewis Jr, Edna Harvey (Don), Kenneth (Riva)
and Landon; honorary sons, Thaddeus Lincoln (Sheila), and Donterias
Bryant; honorary daughter, Quindana Bryant; nine grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; two brothers, Otis D Bryant (Sharon), Lonnie B
Bryant (Jean); many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews,
cousins and friends who will miss him dearly.
Visitation will begin from 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017 at
Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Funeral services are set to begin at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017
at New Bethel Baptist Church in Goodlow-Kerens with pastors Earnest
Betts, Jr. and Samuel Washington Officiating.
Interment will follow at
Petersburg Cemetery, Round Prairie.
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary
Notes:
James Michael Phillips,
Sr.
Jan 17, 1942 - Dec 18, 2016
 The
Gates of Heaven opened for James Michael Phillips Sr. on
Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016 at 6 a.m. He passed away at his home
surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born to the parentage of Mr. Joseph Phillips and
Mable Steffens on Jan. 17,1942 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
At an early age James served his country by joining the
Marine Corps. He served a tour in
Vietnam and also was
stationed in D.C. as a member of the Military Police.
He is survived by his spouse Carol Phillips, they joined in
the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony for 48 years. James, a
devout Catholic, was also a member of the Knights of
Columbus he was a third degree Knight.
He is also survived by his sons, James M. Phillips Jr. and
wife Martha and their sons Andrew, Thomas and Jordan, and
Eric Phillips and wife Jamie and their sons Wyatt and Morgen.
He is also survived by siblings Gloria Fonder, Jacquelyne
wife of Milton Phillips, Shirley Phillips, Judith Nowak,
husband Anthony,
Janet wife of Thomas Phillips, Gary Phillips, wife Lynn,
Barbra wife of Kenneth Phillips, Linda Rentmeester, husband
Eric, Maxine wife of William Phillips.
Jim is preceded in death by siblings Kenneth, the husband of
sister Gloria Fonder, Milton Phillips the husband of
Jacquelyne, Michael Phillips and wife Linda, Thomas
Phillips, Kenneth Phillips, William Phillips, Steven
Phillips, Joseph Phillips, Wayne Phillips.
Visitation will take place on Tuesday from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m.
at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (3000 W. Hwy. 22,
Corsicana, Tx 75110). Rosary will be prayed at 7:45 p.m.
Mass for Christian burial will be Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016
at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Internment Services will follow at
Calvary Hill
Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made
to kellykickingcancer.org.
Services under the care of Luz Eterna Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Mildred Francine
(Nicholson) Johnston
Mar 27, 1928 - Dec 19, 2016
 Funeral
Services for Francine Nicholson Johnston will be held at 10
a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016 at Wise Funeral Home Chapel.
Officiating will be Bro. Rex Jackson, assisted by Marty
Hutchings. Burial will follow at Willow Wild Cemetery.
Francine passed away on Monday, Dec. 19, 2016 at Texoma
Medical Center in Denison.
Francine was born March 27, 1928 in Barry, Texas, the
daughter of Henry and Lucille Barr Nicholson. She married
Charlie Wayne "Chiley" Johnston on Oct. 6, 1950 in Marshall,
Texas. She was a graduate of East Texas Teacher's College,
but her life was joyfully spent as a farmer's wife and
homemaker. She was a long-time member of Boyd Baptist
Church. Francine enjoyed painting, playing piano,
crocheting, and quilting. She quilted with the Snap Center
in Bonham for many years. She assisted with Camp Fire,
volunteered as a Pink Lady at the Red River Regional
Hospital in Bonham, and was an avid supporter of the Women
Rock Breast Cancer organization.
Francine was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years,
Charlie Wayne "Chiley" Johnston in 2001; brothers, Henry Ray
and Clyde Nicholson, and grandson, Jeremy Kreitel.
Surviving are son, Mike Johnston and wife Debbie of Ivanhoe;
daughter, Jerra Reynolds and husband Barry of Denison; three
grandchildren, Courtney Cooper and husband Jon of Ivanhoe,
Ryan Johnston and wife Ashley of Van Alstyne, and Scott
Sellers of Pottsboro; five great-grandchildren; and several
nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec.
20, 2016 at Wise Funeral Home, and, again beginning at 9
a.m. Wednesday, before the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Boyd Baptist
Church Youth Program, 3707 Hwy 78, Bonham, TX 75418 or Women
Rock, Inc., 225 E. Houston St., Sherman, TX 75090. |
Notes:
Vanessa Washington Franklin
abt 1953 - Dec 17, 2016
Vanessa Washington Franklin, 63, of Corsicana passed away
Saturday Dec. 17, 2016 at Texoma Medical Center in Denison.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 31,
2016 at Straight Way Missionary Baptist Church with pastor
Alvin E. Smith officiating.
Interment to follow at
Woodland Memorial
Park
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary. |
Notes:
Andreas
Benjamin
Oct 10, 1967 - Dec 27, 2016
Andreas Benjamin, 49, of Kerens passed away on Dec. 27, 2016
at Parkview Regional Hospital in Mexia.
Visitation will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, 2017 at
Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Funeral services are set to begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017
at New Bethel Baptist Church located at 707 Elm Flat Road, Goodlow
in Kerens.
Interment will follow at
Samaria Cemetery.
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Notes:
Brenda Ann (Swafford) Hoover
Nov 14, 1946 - Nov 26, 2016
 Brenda
A. Hoover, 70, of Corsicana passed away on Saturday, Nov.
26, 2016 in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30,
2016 at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1,
2016 at Unity Baptist Church. Officiating the service will
be Pastor Chad Owens. Burial will follow at
Pattison Cemetery. |
Notes:
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Brenda Ann Hoover, 70, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on
November 26, 2016. She was born to Vada and James Swafford on
November 14, 1946 in Nashville, TN.
She married James David Hoover, Sr. on March 9, 1991 that survives
her. She is also survived by her daughters, Angela and David
Randolph of Corsicana, TX, Kathy and Steve Martin of Shelbyville,
TN, Kim and Tom McGriff of Fort Dodge, IA, Jennifer Alcorn of
Franklin, TX; sons, Michael Luna of Pegram, TN, David Hoover of
Huntsville, AL, Virgil Hoover of Dallas, TX, Glen and Sherry Alcorn
of Corsicana, TX, Richard and Kelly Alcorn of Corsicana, TX, James
and Laurel Hoover of Purdon, TX, John Hoover of Emhouse, TX, Charles
and Melanie Hoover of College Station, TX, and Scott Reed of Purdon,
TX. Also surviving her are 4 sisters, Margaret Carlton of Eufaula,
OK, Phylis and David Moss of Nashville, TN, Tia Swafford of Oregon,
and Deena Burch of Oregon; 2 brothers, Philip and Frances Nicholson
of Eufaula, OK, and Ricky and Tracy Nicholson of Nashville, TN; as
well as 39 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Vada Nicholson; son, James
Stanley Hoover; and granddaughter, Elizabeth Ann Bone; as well as
aunts and uncles.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 from 6pm to
8pm at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held on
Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 2pm at Unity Baptist Church, 101 S.
30th St. Corsicana, TX 75110. Officiating the service will be Pastor
Chad Owens. Burial will follow at
Pattison Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the family by visiting
Volney Marion Hughes
May 7, 1954 - Jan 30, 2017
 Volney
Marion Hughes, 62 of Corsicana passed away Monday, Jan. 30,
2017. He was born May 7, 1954 in Ft. Worth to Volney Clyde
Hughes and Emma Doris McHam Hughes. He served in the United
States Army earning the Good Conduct Medal and National
Defense Service Medal. He spent most of his life serving in
the Civil Service. He was a fireman with the Retreat Fire
Department, Mexia and Bowie Fire. He also worked with the
Texas Youth Commission. He enjoyed fishing and spending time
with his loving wife and children. He was also a true blue
cowboys fan.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Dianna Hughes; children,
Jennifer Hughes of Quannah, Jessica Hess of Lewisville,
Janice Allen and husband Michael of North Carolina,
Stephanie Mays and husband Joe of Vallejo, California,
Danielle Strickland of Wichita Falls and Kevin Williams of
Livingston; siblings, Sherry Webster of White Settlement and
Johnny Hughes of Ft. Worth; 10 grandchildren, Shae, Jaxon,
Eva, Sean, Jasmine, Alexus, Gabriel, Sean, Emory, Isabella
and Gabriella. He is also survived by best friend Byron
Queen of Port Arthur and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins
and friends.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3,
2017 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Service will be held
at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 at That Church with Mike
Howell and William Stanford officiating. Burial will follow
at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thursday, Feb 2, 2017
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
- h/o Jane Elizabeth An (Coltham) Hughes and Dianna Hughes;
s/o Volney Clyde Hughes and Emma Doris (McHam) Hughes
Barbara Gene (Bay) Rucks
Aug 29, 1944 - Jan 9, 2017
 Barbara
Gene Bay Rucks, 72, of Corsicana passed away on Monday, Jan.
9, 2017 at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Medical Center in
Waco.
A memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday,
Jan. 11, 2017 at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Dr.
Steven Bell officiating. -
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Mrs. Barbara Gene (Bay) Rucks, 72, of Corsicana passed away
on Monday, January 9, 2017 at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest
Medical Center in Waco, Texas. She was born on August 29,
1944 to R.Q. and Bessie Mae Bay of Killeen, Texas at Scott
and White Hospital in Temple.
She attended Killeen High School and graduated in 1962. She
furthered her education and attended Nixon Clay Business
School in Austin. After receiving her degree she was a
secretary for the Railroad Commission for about one year.
She then married her high school sweetheart Airman First
Class Floyd D. Rucks. They were married April 22, 1963, and
was blessed with two children Vickie Lynn and Floyd Jr. She
devoted her life to her family. She loved spending time with
her beloved husband, children, and grandchildren. She always
put everyone�s needs above her own. She loved the Lord, and
was ready to go home to be with him. She had been suffering
with a type of skin cancer that she has fought for the past
five years. She will be dearly missed by her family and
friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and a nephew,
Harvey Edward Owens, Jr.
She is survived by her husband, Floyd D. Rucks, Sr., of
Corsicana; daughter, Vickie Rucks Farmer of Corsicana; son,
Floyd D. Rucks, Jr. and wife Danielle of Tyler; grandsons,
Lee Farmer and wife Lauren of Corsicana, Lance Farmer of
Corsicana and Noah Rucks of Corsicana; granddaughters,
Kellie Farmer of Burleson and Lauren Rucks of Corsicana;
great grandchildren, Jude Rucks, Addie Richter, Easton
Farmer and Riley Farmer; sister, Sandra Sue (Bay) Owens of
Killeen.
At her wish she was cremated. A memorial service will be
held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at the
Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Steven Bell officiating.
Notes:
Gale Lyn (Mims) Beene
June 3, 1946 - Jan 10, 2017
CHS 1964 Gale Lyn Beene went to be with her heavenly father on Jan. 10, 2017
surrounded by her loving family.
Gale was eldest of three daughters to Jerry and Jane Mims, she was
born on June 3, 1946 in Corsicana and was in the graduating class of
1964. Gale and David raised their family in Plano where they were
members of First Christian Church. Her professional career spanned
many years serving many staff and students in Plano ISD and Keller
ISD. She was a devoted follower of the lord, she and her husband
David were members at Countryside Bible Church in Southlake. There
they were involved in bible studies and teaching English as a second
language. Gale loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her
grandchildren.
Those left to cherish Gale's memory, her husband of 51 years David
Beene, children, Laurie Wischmeyer, husband Andrew, Paul Beene, wife
Carrie, Ryan Beene and wife Melissa, grandchildren; Madelyn, Lydia,
Emily, Amanda, Eleana, Livi and Tyler, sisters Cathy Banks and
Debbie Drum along with a host of extended family and friends.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sun. Jan. 15, 2017 at
Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home. Funeral Services will begin at 11
a.m. Mon., Jan 16, 2017 at Countryside Bible Church Southlake.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Community Hospice
of Texas or International Friends at Countryside Bible Church.
Notes:
Etta Mae (Carter) Hatten
Aug 20, 1920 - Jan 10, 2017
 Etta Mae Carter Hatten passed away Jan. 10, 2017. She was born Aug.
20, 1920.
Visitation will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, 2017 at
M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals.
Funeral services are set to begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017
at Eastside Church of Christ, 906 E. 13th Ave. Minister Alton Albert
officiating and Sammie Smith, eulogist.
Arrangements made by M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals. |
Notes:
Lynn "Snuffy" Smith
July 31, 1950 - Jan 12, 2017
CHS 1969
Lynn "Snuffy" Smith, 66 of Corsicana passed away Thursday, Jan. 12,
2017 in Dallas. He was born July 31, 1950 in Corsicana to Charles
Ray Smith and Darline Ray Scoggins Smith.
Snuffy was a 1969 graduate of Corsicana High School, during his time
in high school he ran track. In his younger years he played baseball
for the Corsicana Leagues. He attended First Christian Church and
First Baptist. He also enjoyed seeing his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Darline Smith.
He is survived by his daughter, Shelly Smith of Wortham;
grandchildren, Whitney Lynn Smith, Layton Charles Smith and Jasmine
LeeAnne Kirk; aunt, Sue York and numerous extended family members.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements By Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home
Notes:
Lewis Edward "Bud" Moore
Dec 8, 1935 - Jan 16, 2017
 Lewis Edward Moore (better known by his friends and family as Bud),
passed away while walking through the pasture in Barry on Jan. 16,
2017 at the age of 81.
Bud was preceded by his mother and father, Stanford and Dora Moore
of Blooming Grove; brothers Sidney, Alvin, and James Moore and his
sisters Faye Steen and Iva Price.
Bud is survived by his loving wife Barbara Travis of 59 years. They
were married in Dallas on June 14, 1957.
Bud is lovingly remembered by his children, Jamie Billingsley of
Oklahoma City, Eddie Moore of Dawson, James Moore of Chatfield, and
Tracy Rathbun of Dallas; grandchildren Jarrod Moore of Corsicana,
Allison Brown of Barry, Dillon and Riley Moore of Chatfield, Max and
Garrett Rathbun of Dallas; great-grand children Logan, Blair, Bree,
Jude, and Parker Moore, and Judd Brown. He is also survived by his
siblings, Mary Ferrell, Margeret Jenkins, Francis Whitner and Mollie
Southard. Bud had over 30 nieces and nephews, many of which have
always maintained a very close relationship with him throughout the
years.
Bud was born in Barry Dec. 8, 1935. He graduated from Blooming Grove
High School in 1955 and went on to become a successful mechanic,
owning his own business in Dallas for over 18 years. In 1970, he
returned to Corsicana to fulfill his dreams, purchasing his own
ranch in Barry, where he raised cattle, including Simmental and
Longhorns, as well as breeding and training quarter horses until
2016.
From 1974 to 1985 he opened and owned Moore's Mobil and Garage in
downtown Corsicana until his son Eddie Moore took it over allowing
him to spend more time on the farm doing what he enjoyed the
most. Bud was fascinated with and enjoyed everything horses, cowboys
and the old west. He spent much of his spare time after graduating
from high school as a bronc rider at many of the local rodeos. He
had a very special way with horses and those lucky enough to get one
of his trained horses always knew it was one of the best. He loved
the farm life and always kept a variety of animals, everything from
pigs, goats, sheep, and rabbits to chickens and any other fowl he
could find. He shared his love of farm life with anyone interested,
always eager to show them everything he knew.
First and foremost, he was a very special Christian, always trying
to help those who needed it. He and Barbara even opened their home
numerous times to anyone who found themselves in trouble. He touched
and changed the lives of many family and friends with his kindness
and generosity and will never be forgotten.
Visitation and viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan.
20, 2017 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 at
Westhill Church of Christ, in Corsicana. A reception for the family
will follow in the church fellowship facilities.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
Leslie "Les" Skews,
Lt. Col.
May 5, 1925 - Jan 5, 2017
 Lt. Col. Leslie "Les" Skews, USAF Ret. passed away peacefully at his
home with his family Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017 after battling a short
illness. Les was 91 years old. He was born on May. 5, 1925 to
Francis and Alma Skews. Les grew up in Waukegan, Illinois with his
older brother Roger and older sister Florence.
Following in his brother's footsteps to serve during
World War II,
Les received initial flight training in the US Army Air Corps at
Corsicana. After WWII, he supported the Berlin Airlift operations
flying the C-47 "Gooney Bird." Later he transitioned to the B-47 Stratojet strategic bomber - the country's first swept wing
multi-engine jet bomber. With this aircraft he transitioned to
aerial reconnaissance missions. He was reunited with his favorite
"Gooney Bird" once again while serving in Vietnam flying RC/EC-47's.
With a passion for flight, Les devoted his first career to his
country with over 35 years of military service through
World War II,
Korea and
Vietnam. He flew over 10,000 combat flight hours and was
awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross twice and the Air Medal 14
times.
Retiring from the US Air Force in 1978, Les continued to work in the
electronic warfare field for another 30 years - providing continued
international support for the Joint Tactical Information
Distribution
System (JTIDS) community.
Les is survived by his wife Barbara; his children, Sharon, Scott and
wife Janet, Geoff and wife Arnita, Kevin and Ruth, Krystle and
husband Michael, Thomas and Aileen, Erik and Viki and Patrick;
grandchildren, Lezley, Colleen, Alethea, Zoey, Nikalina; nieces,
nephews and several special, extended families who became a part of
his life.
He was preceded by his parents Francis Henry and Alma Florence
Skews, his brother Roger Skews (WWII KIA-MIA), his sister Florence
and husband John Hemphill, his granddaughter Rhonda Carter and his
son Robert Skews.In lieu of flowers, a donation you feel appropriate
in Les' memory should be made to:
"St.Scholastica Building Fund"
http://www.stscho.org/capital-campaign/pledge
St.Scholastica Monastery
Attn: Sister Maria DeAngeli
P.O. Box 3489, Fort Smith, AR 72913 |
Notes:
Lee Bertha Pyburn
abt 1951 - Jan 17, 2017 Lee Bertha Pyburn, 65, of Blooming
Grove, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017 at Navarro Regional
Hospital. Wake Services will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan.
20,2017 at God's Church Italy Full Gospel Holy Temple in Itly.
Funeral services are set to begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017
at God's Church, Italy. Interment will follow at
Frost Cemetery.
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Notes:
Sam Riley
Wiggs
Jul 26, 1948 - Jan 26, 2017
 Sam
Riley Wiggs, 68 of Frost passed away Thursday, Jan. 26,
2017. He was born July 26, 1948 in Waco to James Riley Wiggs
and Sammie Lois Baty Wiggs. He was a member of the Cowboy
Church of Corsicana. He enjoyed camping, trail riding and
watching his grandchildren in their sports events.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Vickie Wiggs of Frost; four
children, Elizabeth Sealey and husband Michael, Michael
Wiggs and wife Kelsey, Jason Leggett and wife Julie and
Crystal Stamper and fiance Daniel Rice; two sisters, Sharon
Tucker and Mabel O'Neal; grandchildren, Libby Sealey, Parker
Wiggs, Penolope Wiggs, Mackenzie Leggett, Amelia Leggett,
Maxwell Leggett, Austin Stamper, Rowdy Stamper and numerous
extended family.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29,
2017 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Funeral services are
set to begin at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30, 2017 at the
Corsicana Cowboy Church with Bro. Derek Rogers officiating.
Interment will follow at
Frost Cemetery. Pallbearers will be
Jeff Davis, Mark Perry, Joe Reed, John Perkins, Johnny
Nichols, Ben Neal, Russell Reed and Jacob Reed.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Saturday, Jan 28, 2017
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
- h/o Elizabeth Parker (Pringle) Wiggs & Vickie (McCamey)
Wiggs; s/o James Riley Wiggs & Sammie Lois (Baty) Wiggs
Ruthie Lee Mullin
Feb 16, 1934 - Apr 10, 2017
 Ruthie
Lee Mullin, 83, of Corsicana passed away Monday, April 10,
2017 in Corsicana. She was born on Feb. 16, 1934 in Tyler.
Visitation will be held from noon to 8 p.m. Friday, April
14, 2017 at Greater Love Outreach Fellowship.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15,
2017 at Second Mission Baptist Church with Pastor Paul Redic
officiating and eulogy will be given by Pastor William
Lewis.
Interment will follow at
Woodland Memorial
Park Cemetery.
Arrangements by M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals. |
Notes:
Archie
Glenn Albritton
Nov 17, 1944 - Apr 14, 2017
 Mr.
Glenn Albritton, 72, of Corsicana passed away on Friday,
April 14, 2017 at Navarro Regional Hospital in Corsicana. He
was born on November 17, 1944 in Corsicana to William Ernest
and Muriel Albritton.
He was a very loving husband, father, grandfather, great
grandfather, brother and friend. He always enjoyed spending
time with his family, and was always willing to help anyone
he could. He was a faithful member of Westside Baptist
Church, and was a member of the Corsicana Emergency Corps
for many years. He was employed for many years with
Summerall & Beauchamp and then later with Lewis Palos as a
delivery driver. After retirement he enjoyed building and
working on antiques, and could build just about whatever you
wanted.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Bill
Albritton.
He is survived by his wife, Helen Albritton; son, William E.
Albritton and wife Diane of Charlotte, NC; daughter, Glenda
S. Mershawn and husband Michael of Corsicana; step-sons,
Danny Parker and Frank Parker of Corsicana; grandson, Cody
Albritton of Charlotte, NC; granddaughter, Melissa Albritton
of Charlotte, NC; step-granddaughters, Amber Diggs of
Corsicana and Heather White and husband Grant of Taylor; six
step-great grandchildren; brother-in-law, Jimmy Crenshaw of
Levelland, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday,
April 17, 2017 at
Prairie-Point
Cemetery with the Rev. Larry Talbert officiating.
Interment with military honors will follow the service. |
Notes:
- h/o Brenda Sue (Rash) Albritton & Helen (Matthews) Albritton; s/o William Ernest Albritton & Muriel (Hardaway)
Albritton
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
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Glenn Albritton, 72, of Corsicana passed away Friday,
April 14, 2017 at Navarro Regional Hospital in Corsicana.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 17, 2017 at
Prairie-Point
Cemetery with the Rev. Larry Talbert officiating. Interment
with military honors will follow the service.
Notes:
Victoria
T. Ramos
Nov 13, 1935 - Mar 19, 2017
 Victoria
T Ramos, 81, entered the Kingdom of Heaven Sunday, March 19,
2017.
Viewing will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 23,
2017 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Holy Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 24, 2017.
Interment services will be at
Calvary Catholic
Cemetery.
Services provided by Luz Eterna Funeral Home. |
Notes:
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Schedule
Rosary: Thursday March 23, 2017 (7pm - 9pm)
Location: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church - 3000 TX-22,
Corsicana, TX 75110
Funeral: Friday March 24, 2017 (10am)
Location: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church - 3000 TX-22,
Corsicana, TX 75110
Interment: Following Funeral at Calvary Cemetery - 2100 Block of
West Second Avenue
Children:
Juana, Chabelo, Jose, Armando, Amada, Juan, Martin, Maria,
Miguel, and Andres
Siblings:
Fransisca Valenzuela, Herminia Valenzuela, Margarita Valenzuela,
Juan Valenzuela, Antolin Valenzuela, Martha Valenzuela
+Many Grand Children
Preceded in death by
Parents:
Fidel Avictia & Dolores Terrazas
Son:
Rafael Avictia
Edward
Lee Steele
Mar 14, 1919 - Sep 4, 1929
FUNERAL SERVICES HELD WEDNESDAY STREETMAN YOUTH
Edward Steele, 10-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Steele,
Streetman route 1, died at the family home Wednesday morning at
4 o'clock following a short illness and the funeral was held at
the Midway cemetery
Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock, where interment was made.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. M. J. Parnell, Corsicana
Methodist Protestant minister.
Surviving are his parents, four brothers, and three sisters.
Notes:
Tim
Gaylon Farmer
Sep 16, 1946 - May 30, 2017
 Let
not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also
in me.
In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I
would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again,
and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may
be also.
And whither I go ye know, and the wayService
Schedule
Visitation: Friday - June 2, 2017 (6pm - 8pm)
Location: Luz Eterna Funeral Home - 3409 FM 1839 Corsicana,
TX 75110
Graveside Service: Saturday - June 3, 2017 (2pm) Officiated
by Roy Hignight
Location: Dresden
Cemetery - FM744, Barry, TX 7510
Survived By
Children: Dawn Marie Spence, Jeremy Farmer
Best Friend: Peggy Kindrick
Preceded in Death
Parents: Bruce & Evie Farmer
Siblings
Herman Farmer, Bruce Thomas, Doyle Ray, Anita Farmer
Pall Bearers
Freddie Block, Tim Kindrick, Kevin Kindrick, Donny Kindrick,
Craig Kindrick, Tommy Gorden |
Notes:
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Tim Gaylon Farmer, 70, entered
the Kingdom of Heaven on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at approximately 1
p.m.
Visitation will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 2, 2017 at
Luz Eterna Funeral home located at 3409 FM 1839, Corsicana, Tx 75110
Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday June 3, 2017 at
Dresden Cemetery.
Notes:
Wyvonne
(Yaws) Putman
Oct 10, 1926 - May 28, 2017
 Mrs.
Wyvonne Yaws Putman passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017 in
Corsicana at age 90. A resident of Heritage Oaks Retirement
Village, she had previously resided in Navarro Mills since
1963, living on family land dating back to 1870.
She was born on October 10, 1926 in Stamford, Texas to Sudie
Mae and Fred Yaws. She graduated from Stamford High School
in 1944 and from Scoggins Beauty Academy in Abilene in 1946.
She married Wendell Wayne Putman on September 27, 1947 in
Haskell, Texas. They resided in Stamford several years where
she operated a hair salon.
In 1963, she and her family moved to Navarro County where
her husband had grown up and built a home on family land.
For a time, she operated a hair salon in Purdon. Then, she
became very interested in Navarro County history and was
hired as the first Director and Curator for Pioneer Village
when the position was created by the City of Corsicana in
1972. In addition, she became the first Executive Secretary
of the Navarro County Historical Society.
Over the next 26 years, she conducted many hundreds of tours
for school children and other visitors at Pioneer Village.
Under her direction, 7 volumes of history were published and
over 100 Texas Historical Markers were placed in Navarro
County. And, she chaired the Navarro County Historical
Commission from 1998 through 2002.
After retirement from the City of Corsicana in 1998, she
still remained active in the Navarro County Historical
Society and worked one day a week at the Corsicana Senior
Citizen Center. When she was at home, she enjoyed her visits
from her beloved grandchildren, Elliott and Erin.
She was preceded in death by her parents; the love of her
life, Wendell and her siblings, sisters, Colleen Pickett and
Lois Wills and brothers, Wayne and Charles Yaws.
She is survived by her daughter, Patrice Putman Flint and
husband Robert of Wylie; son, Wendell Wayne Putman, Jr. and
wife Jennifer of Corsicana; grandson, Elliott Flint of
Huntsville; granddaughter, Erin Lea Abay and husband Mike of
Corsicana; nephews, Don Wills and wife Irene of Ft. Worth
and Chuck Yaws of Hobbs, New Mexico; nieces, Lisa Pickett
Pierson of Phoenix, Susan Humphreys of Midland and Donna
Allbritten and husband Steve of Murphy, and various nieces
and nephews.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral
services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31,
2017 at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will
follow in Dresden
Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert Flint, Elliott
Flint, Sherman Putman, Eddy Putman, Steve Allbritten and Don
Wills. Honorary Pallbearers will be Mike Abay and Jerry
Jordan.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to
the Navarro County Historical Society in Mrs. Putman's
honor. The family would also like to thank the staff at
heritage Oaks Retirement Village, Bethany and Kindred Home
Health care, Family First Hospice and Dr. Kent E. Rogers for
taking such great care of her. |
Notes:
- w/o Wendell Wayne Putman - d/o Fred Yaws & Sudie Mae
(Dillard) Griggs-Yaws
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tuesday, May 30, 2017
- Birth records show her as Doris Wyvone Yaws and other
records show her name as Wyvonne Doris.
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Wyvonne Putman passes away at 90: Putman
made her mark preserving history
By Deanna Kirk Daily Sun - May 31, 2017
One of the leading collectors and authorities on Navarro County
history passed away Sunday, May 28. Wyvonne Yaws Putman was 90 at
the time of her passing.
Putman, who married Wendell Wayne Putman of Navarro Mills in 1947,
was a beauty operator by trade, and owned and operated salons in
both Stamford, her home town, and Purdon, once she and Wendell moved
to the family land following the passing of his father.
A movement to get a new paved road to Navarro Mills in the 1960�s
was the beginning of Putman�s love of Navarro County history. Her
interest piqued, she began reading everything she could get her
hands on about the history of the county. Thus, she was primed and
ready when the first Director and Curator of Pioneer Village
position was opened by the City of Corsicana in 1972. Putman applied
for and got that job, and added another role as the first Executive
Secretary of the Navarro County Historical Society.
�There are not enough words to tell all the positive historical
information Wyvonne Putman gathered for our enjoyment through the
years,� said Margaret Thomas, Navarro County Historical Society.
�The good thing about Wyvonne was she knew how to get others
interested and involved ... Always positive and upbeat.�
Through the years, Putman gave hundreds of tours of Pioneer Village
to thousands of school children and other visitors. Several
buildings were added to the Village under her supervision; the
Office and Archives, Redden House, Tack Shed, Sam Roberts Museum,
Playhouse and the Carriage House. Under her guidance, seven volumes
of �Navarro County HIstory� were published, and over 100 Texas
Historical Markers placed in Navarro County. She also chaired the
Navarro County Historical Commission from 1998 to 2002.
Prior to Putman�s arrival, the place near Jester Park was called
�Frontier Village,� and was a small collection of buildings that
were reconstructed on that site in the 1950�s, according to a 1972
issue of the Corsicana Daily Sun. When Putman was hired as director
and curator, quite a bit of work was done to rejuvenate the village,
and she and her mother-in-law began keeping the village open seven
days a week for tourists. The original structures were the log cabin
of the Ethan Melton family from near Dawson dating back to 1845; a
slave cabin from Chatfield; the George Washington Hill Trading Post
from Springhill; a �dog trot� type two-room house belonging to Dr.
Cooksey; the Post Office and General Store from Cryer Creek. There
were also a stagecoach, blacksmith shop and working grist mill.
Bobbie Young, a member of the historical society along with her late
husband Bill, recalls attending holiday functions and dinners at
Pioneer Village while Putman was running it, and later when Putman
stepped down, Young took the position.
�She was quite the historian, and she loved Navarro County history,�
Young said. �They published all those history books, and I helped
them proof the last one.
�When she came (to Pioneer Village) there was no fence at all, and
she said lots of stuff just �walked off� because people could just
roam in and out. There was no office then, and I asked her where she
stayed during the day. Wyvonne said she just sat down on the
frontier porch in the dog trot house.�
Young had trouble couldn�t comprehend doing that all day, and with
no restroom on the premises. Later on, the war bond sales office
that once sat on Beaton St. was moved to the village, and became the
office.
Ines Waggoner had battled breast cancer and lost her husband, and
needed a distraction when she began going to Pioneer Village. She
said there was a group of ladies who pretty much hung out there,
helping Putman compile the history books. They would bring their
lunches and stay all day, and when one had a birthday, they would
celebrate with a party.
�Wyvonne was always cheerful, always had a smile, and was nice to
everyone,� Waggoner said. �You could tell she loved what she did.�
Waggoner recalled one instance when they were working on Volume 7 of
the Navarro County History books. Putman gathered all the women
together, and stated that all the other books had been about Navarro
County history, and she wanted this one to be �up to date.�
�She assigned each lady a small community in the county, then turned
to me and said she wanted me to do the schools in Corsicana,� she
said, laughing. �I discovered then they weren�t very good about
keeping records.�
Notes:
Mollie Dee (Sewell) Smith
Apr 16, 1924 - May 16, 2017
 Obituary
for Mrs. Mollie Dee Smith
Mollie Dee Sewell Smith, 93, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017 in
Caldwell, after a long struggle with Parkinson�s Disease. A
graveside service will be held Saturday, May 20, 2017 at
Caldwell Masonic Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Steve
Johnson officiating. The visitation will be held Friday, May
19, 2017 from 6-8 p.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home.
She and her husband of 70+ years, the late Joe C. Smith, MD,
were well known in Burleson County and beyond.
Travelers on Highway 21 know their home and grounds well.
They stand out on the often dull trip between Texas A&M and
the University of Texas. Huge sculpture dots the well-tended
lawn, and spectacular flower beds and hanging baskets make a
vibrant background statement. Mollie was the creator of the
outdoor spaces. Joe was the creator of the sculpture and
more. Together they created a well-balanced and enviable
small town life that was always connected to the great and
wonderful world outside of Caldwell.
Born in Blooming Grove, Texas, to Thomas Monette Sewell and
Beulah Griffis Sewell on April 16, 1924, Mollie was the
first born. Two little brothers, Tom and Bill, came later.
She grew up in Navarro County where her parents were cotton
growers and buyers and ran beef cattle on country property
that has been in the Sewell family for years. Her mother was
determined that Mollie would go to Baylor University in Waco
and she made sure that happened.
Mollie and Joe met at Baylor in the early 1940s. They both
worked in one of the dining halls on campus. Mollie admired
Joe�s strong forearms and he admired everything about her.
After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Joe enlisted in the
Marines and was sent to Quantico and eventually to the
Pacific theater. Mollie stayed at Baylor, finished her BBA,
graduated in 1944 and taught school in Mesquite while she
waited for Joe�s return from the war. He sent for her in
September 1944 before he finished his wartime duties.
Mollie�s father told her she better get on that train and go
to Joe right away. She rode the train from Dallas to
Arlington, Virginia, in the height of the wartime crowds,
most of the time sitting demurely on her suitcase.
Apparently, a woman had to be 21 to get a marriage license
in Virginia at that time. She was 20. She fudged a bit on
her age and off they went. They were married Sept. 2, 1944.
A wonderful story told over and over throughout their years
together.
Mollie was always the backbone of family life. She supported
Joe as he finished Baylor and then through Baylor Medical
School and to a residency in the U.S. Army. They finished
his second military stint in Killeen at Ft. Hood and came to
Caldwell in 1953, with their two daughters Lynn, born in
December 1946 in Waco, and Susan, born in January 1952 in
San Antonio. Gayl followed in October 1954 and Griff in
February 1958.
In 1957 Joe returned to San Antonio to get specialty
training in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mollie held down the
fort at home. She taught typing and business at Caldwell
High School during the year he was gone and, as always, was
heavily involved in her children�s activities. During those
days, she was a leader in the Girls Auxiliary and vacation
bible school at the First Baptist Church of Caldwell. She
was committed to literacy and helped to establish the
Caldwell�s Harrie P. Woodson Library which is in Joe�s
former medical offices on Highway 21. She was a strong
advocate for Planned Parenthood and a staunch Democrat for
her whole adult life, as was Joe.
She did everything she could to help her husband establish
Caldwell�s first hospital and made it possible for him to
put in the long hours necessary to tend the medical needs of
the people of Burleson County for many, many years. After
Joe retired at 65, he and Mollie toured the world making
many new friends and bringing back fascinating stories from
their travels. They loved their annual trips to Pagosa
Springs, Colorado, and to Williamsburg, Virginia, as well
family visits to Joe�s home state of Tennessee. Also after
his retirement, Joe became very serious about large-scale
metal sculpture, enrolling in Glassell School of Art to
study under Texas sculptor Ben Woitena. Mollie knew Joe
needed that creative outlet and made it easy for him to do
what he loved.
She always did what she loved too. Working in her yard and
growing beautiful flowers was a passion as was reading. She
was an inventive and skilled cook. All of her family was
required to eat what was put before them, even if they
didn�t know what it was. From her example and that of her
mother before her, all her daughters are excellent cooks.
She also made sure all three of her girls knew how to act
like ladies � no bare feet or giant curlers in their hair
downtown, no gum smacking, no sprawled legs in dresses, no
talking to boys on street, no singing at the table and more.
She was lover of beauty in all things. Her home was
comfortable, lovely and, of course, filled with Joe�s
paintings, sculpture and photography. She and Joe trained
all their children to respect people of all colors,
religions, nationalities, social status and sexual
orientation.
She and Joe were huge Baylor sports fans their entire
married lives. They had season football tickets for years.
And, after it became too difficult to make the games in
person, they loved watching Baylor sports on TV, especially
Lady Bears basketball.
Mollie Dee Sewell Smith was preceded in death by her husband
Joe C. Smith, MD, who died in March of last year, her
parents and her brother Bill Sewell.
She is survived by children Lynn Pearson of Waco; Susan
Hoffmeyer and Charles of New Ulm; Gayl Newton of San Antonio
and Griff Smith of Caldwell; grandchildren Arnold Pearson
and Shelley of College Station; Justin Smith of Olympia, WA;
Tessa Goolsby and Clint of Plano; Sara Asberry and Trey of
Plano; great grandchildren Corey and Carly Pearson; Raven
and Gavin Smith; Roxie Goolsby; and baby Kate Asberry; her
brother Tom Sewell of Blooming Grove; several nieces,
nephews and cousins and her cat Cleo.
Mollie�s family thanks especially the wonderful caregivers
who made it possible for her to stay in her own home. They
include Sue Smith, Linda Hamilton, Doris Rawls, Ta�Chic
Rogers, Lisa Williams, Shannon Castaneda, Sandra Terry,
Stacy Vance, Ethel Mitchell and Cynthia Schultz. They were a
stellar care team!
Memorials may be made in Mollie�s honor to the Harrie P.
Woodson Library in Caldwell or to any branch of Planned
Parenthood. |
Notes:
Edgar Lee Montgomery, Jr.
Apr 12, 1939 - Nov 6, 2016
 Edgar
Lee Montgomery, beloved husband, father, pawpaw and great
grandpa went to be with his Lord on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 in
Corsicana.
Edgar was known by many different names...the ones that can
be mentioned in public are Edgar, Edgar Lee, Butch, Eddie,
El (when he was in trouble) Pawpaw and Pops.
Edgar was born April 12, 1939 to Eddie and Ernie Montgomery.
He had one sister, Evelyn and grew up in Emhouse on a land
farmed by his family. Edgar graduated from
Emhouse Public School in 1957. He was active in
basketball and livestock showing and married his high school
sweetheart, Nancy Sue Morgan, on Aug. 29, 1957. They had
three children, Edgar "Lee" Montgomery Jr., Susan "Lynette"
Montgomery and Scott Douglas Montgomery.
Edgar worked as a Master Electrician and made his home in
Rice. He started his own business in Corsicana, Montgomery
Electric, and loved to cut up with his employees. He was a
member of the Emhouse Methodist Church and served on the
Rice School Board for many years.
Edgar was quick with a joke or story and loved his westerns;
John Wayne was his favorite. His hobbies included coin
collecting and napping. He was known for his toboggan and
overalls. He loved to have his family down to his house at
the lake. He touched many lives and will be missed by all.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Eddie and
Ernie Bewley Montgomery Fincher; step father, Aubrey
Fincher; sister and brother in law, Evelyn and Howard Neylan
Drain; loving wife Nancy Morgan Montgomery and granddaughter
Kami.
He is survived by his three children and spouses, Lee and
Janette Montgomery of Retreat, Lynette and Mark Dickens of
Tupelo and Scott and Tamera Montgomery of Frost;
grandchildren, Crystal and Brian Goecker of Dallas, Daniel
and Wendy Montgomery of Brownsboro, Melissa and David
Saucedo of Rice, Jessica and Jeremy Owen of Navarro, Sarah
Dickens of Tupelo, Jeff and Sarah Montgomery of Highland
Village, Kyle Montgomery of Dallas; great grandchildren,
Adrian, Austin and Alex Saucedo, Kami, Krislynn and Kinzler
Owen, Sophia, Sydney and Ryan Montgomery, Cole Goecker, and
Evan and Rowan Montgomery. He is also survived by numerous
nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, friends and the
Montgomery Electric Crew (present and past).
The family would like to thank Navarro Regional Hospital,
Trisun, Heritage Oaks West and his doctors for their love
and care during the last month. Memorials may be made to
Emhouse Methodist Church,
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9,
2016 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Funeral Service will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10,
2016 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jason
Wilder of Frost Baptist Church officiating. Interment to
follow at Pattison
Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his grandsons.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana,
Texas Corsicana Daily Sun - Tuesday, November 8, 2016 |
Notes:
Earnest Carlton "Ernie" Linex
Feb 24, 1945 - May 28, 2017
 Earnest
Carlton "Ernie" Linex, 72, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017
in Corsicana. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 31 at Fairview Cemetery in Hubbard with
Minister Cory Myers officiating. The family will receive
friends from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30 at Wade Funeral
Home in Hubbard.
Ernie was born February 24, 1945 in Hubbard to Benjamin
"Ben" and Mary Bernice (Lambert) Linex. He lived in Hubbard
as a youth and attended Hubbard High School but had been a
resident of Corsicana for many years. Ernie worked in
shipping at Guardian Industries in Corsicana from 1980-2007.
He enjoyed bowling and was an avid fisherman who also loved
watching sports including traveling to Hubbard to watch the
Jaguars. Ernie also enjoyed seeing his grandkids play sports
and was a die-hard Texas A&M fan.
He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Melvin
Waller and two brothers, Benny Linex and Johnny Waller.
Survivors include two daughters, Teresa Jones and husband,
Tony of Corsicana and Carla Hernandez and Jesus Chavarria of
Corsicana; three brothers, Raymond Linex and wife, Dialynn
of Corsicana, Gary Waller and wife, Georgia of Mesquite and
Ricky Waller of Corsicana; sister-in-law, Sandra Linex of
Richardson; grandchildren, Michael Jones, Ashley Jones,
Jason Jones, Adolfo Elizondo, Emily Hernandez, Cisco Vega,
Erika Hernandez, Whitney Jacobs, Andrew Hernandez and Khloe
Chavarria; great-grandchildren, Zayden Patterson, Turner
Jones, and Reese Jones and expected great-grandson Grady
Jones due in September; mother of his daughters, Gayle Linex
of Corsicana; life-long family friend, Lelanie Petty of
Corsicana who Ernie considered another daughter and numerous
nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended family members
and friends.
Arrangements by Wade Funeral Home, Hubbard. |
Notes:
Mary Lou (Phelps) York
May 28, 1929 - May 29, 2017
 Mary Lou York, 88, of Corsicana passed away Monday, May 29,
2017 at Heritage Oaks West. Mary Lou was born in Barry to
Grover T. Phelps and Lura Mae Phelps on May 28, 1929.
Mary Lou will lovingly be remembered for her sweet spirit,
kindness and sacrifices she made to raise her four
daughters. She always put their needs first. She will also
be remembered for her career in retail in downtown
Corsicana. She was a very well known and well respected
sales lady, whose career spanned decades working at J.M.
Dyer and Co., Cooper and Sons Shoes and Miles Furniture.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and siblings,
James Phelps, Bertha Minor, Jewel Grimmett, Imogene Curry,
Emma Womack, Buddy Farrish, Jewel Wyatt, A.T. Phelps and
Vernon Farrish.
She is survived by daughters, Karen Fate and husband Larry
of Tool, Karla Allen of Burleson, Kimberly Remonte and
husband John of Corsicana and Kelly Culloty and husband
Brendan of Corsicana; one sister, Maudine Shelton and
husband Orville of Garland; grandchildren, Sara Burke and
husband Ronnie of Goldsboro, North Carolina, Mary Longbotham
and Andy Jabben of Burleson and William Culloty of
Corsicana; and one great-grandson, Maddox Burke of
Goldsboro, North Carolina and close niece Sherry Brazell and
husband Don. She is also survived by sisters-in-law Ella Mae
Robinson of Corsicana and Johnnie Faye Pye and husband Rossi
of Fairfield along with many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 31,
2017 at Corley Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 1,
2017 at Cryer Creek Cemetery, FM 1126 North out of Barry,
with Rev. Jeffry Hastings officiating.
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at
Heritage Oaks West for the outstanding care they provided
for the last 7 years. Thank you also to Hand and Hand
Hospice. |
Notes:
Joan (Knoll) Dymand-Hintz
Feb 12, 1964 - Apr 27, 2017
 Joan
Dymand-Hintz passed away peacefully with family by her side
Thursday, April 27 at age 53 after a courageous battle with
cancer. Joan was born in Watford City, North Dakota Feb. 12,
1964 to Marv and Kathy (Kilzer) Knoll. She grew up with her
three brothers, Dave, Ron, and Sean, in Dickinson, North
Dakota.
Joan graduated from Dickinson High School in 1982, where she
participated in sports, drama, band, choir, and pageants;
being named Miss Dickinson and Miss North Dakota National
Teenager. She attended Dickinson State College and in 1986,
moved to San Jose, California where she met and married
Steve Dymand on Oct. 1st, 1989. They moved to Scottsdale,
Arizona in 1993 and had two wonderful boys, Jack and Reid.
In 2007, Joan married her junior high sweetheart, Marc
Hintz, in Dickinson, North Dakota. On March 12, 2008 Joan
and Marc were blessed with their beautiful daughter, Elle
Marie Faith. In 2011 they moved to Texas where they
currently reside.
Joan was an amazing daughter, wife, mother, sister, and
friend. She had an infectious spirit and a gift to make
everyone around her feel incredibly loved and special. She
brightened a room with her beautiful smile and infectious
laugh. Joan made friends everywhere, and always stayed
connected with them to share life's joy. Music was a
cornerstone of Joan's dynamic spirit. She spread her joy of
singing and dancing wherever she went, most often leading to
impromptu performances whether it was solo or sitting in
with an unsuspecting band. If you were fortunate enough to
have met her then you experienced the magic that so many
will never forget. Joan's love, grace, and beautiful spirit
will live on through her children, Jack, Reid, and Elle, and
all those she touched.
Joan is survived by her husband, Marc; her children, Jack,
Reid, and Elle; her parents Marv (Gloria) Knoll and Kathy
Knoll; her brothers Dave (Joan,) Ron (Lori,) and Sean
(Julie,) and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and
cousins.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 6,
201 at Corley Funeral Home in Corsicana.
In lieu of flowers, we encourage you to plant a tree in
Joan's memory, or the family requests that memorial gifts be
designated to breast cancer research at Mayo Clinic. Gifts
can be mailed directly to Mayo Clinic, Department of
Development, 13400 E. Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, Arizona 85259.
Gifts in memory of Joan Dymand-Hintz can be made to the Mayo
Clinic cancer research program. |
Notes:
Louise (Gonzalez)
Martinez
Nov 27, 1942 - Apr 28, 2017
 Louise
Martinez, 74, of Corsicana went to be with the Lord Friday,
April 28, 2017. She was born to Frank and Benigna Gonzalez
in Hamlin November 27, 1942.
Louise married Manuel Martinez and moved to Corsicana in
1965 to raise their family. After more than 20 years of
employment at Tom's Food, she happily retired. Throughout
her life, Louise remained invested in the community by
devoting her time to the Immaculate Conception Catholic
Church and small town antique businesses.
Louise was a devoted wife and mother to her family. She
enjoyed traveling and good times included games of Chance
and collecting her winnings. Louise will always be
remembered for her charitable acts and ability to fulfill
many lives; she would fill your stomach, heart and soul and
always had a listening ear with wise words to live by.
Louise was preceded in death by her parents, her husband
Manuel Martinez, her son, James Martinez and granddaughter
Brandy Nicole Dickerson. .
She is survived by her children, Teresa Eppler and husband
Jimmy of Corsicana, Becky Richter of Navarro, Veronica
Dickerson and husband Patrick of Corsicana, Yolanda Escobedo
and husband Louis of Easton, Maryland, Sammy Martinez and
wife Martha of Brownsville and Harold Martinez of Corsicana;
grandchildren, Camille Escabedo of Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, Vanessa Kercher of Idaho, Sammy Martinez, Jr.
of Brownsville, Harold Gene Martinez, Jr. of Dallas, Miranda
Caswell of Kentucky, Lisa Marie Martinez of Ennis, Benjamin
Richter of Corsicana, Jason Richter of Ft. Smith, Colorado,
Caleb Richter of Navarro, Danica Fosko of Dallas,
Pennsylvania, Alex Dickerson of Dallas, Gabrielle Eppler of
Dallas and Nicholas Eppler of Corsicana; six great
grandchildren, and her three sisters, Marcia Gonzales of
Round Rock, Esther Gonzalez of Roby, and Lucy Kelly of El
Paso, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A Rosary
will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2017 in Corley
Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Lewis Palos officiating. A
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday,
May 3, 2017 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
with Father Marco Rangel officiating. Interment will follow
in Calvary Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Benjamin Richter, Jason Richter, Caleb
Richter, Alex Dickerson, Nicholas Eppler, Patrick Dickerson
and Jimmy Eppler. Honorary Pallbearer is Joe Palmeri. |
Notes:
Kate (Chastine)
Newman-Payne
1857 - Jun 16, 1928
MRS. KATE PAYNE DIED SATURDAY AND BURIED ON SUNDAY
Mrs. Kate Payne, aged about 76 years, died at her residence
corner West Ninth avenue and South Thirteenth street. Saturday
night at 11:30 o'clock and the remains were interred in
Oakwood cemetery
Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The funeral services were
conducted at the cemetery.
The deceased was the step-mother of Fred Newman. Surviving are
one son and one step-son.
Notes:
Clara Lena
(Newman) Witherspoon
May 31, 1861 - Jul. 12, 1928
FUNERAL SERVICES CORSICANA WOMAN SATURDAY MORNING
MRS. H. F. WITHERSPOON DIED WHILE ON VISIT TO SON IN SAN
ANTONIO
The body of Mrs. H. F. Witherspoon, widow of the late Dr. H.
F. Witherspoon, who died at the home of her son Thursday in
San Antonio, will arrive in Corsicana early Saturday morning
over the H. & T. C., and funeral services will be held at 10
o'clock Saturday morning from the family residence at 202
North Thirteenth street, with Rev. P. Martin Baker, pastor
of the Third Avenue Presbyterian church conducting the
services.
She is survived by two children, Mrs. W. R. Holsey of New
Boston and H. Ford Witherspoon of San Antonio, and two
brothers, Volney Newman of Corsicana and Leroy Newman of
Powell.
Active pall-bearers will be C. L. Witherspoon, San Antonio;
R. H. Witherspoon, Chatfield; Ralph A. Beaton, Dallas; T. W.
Lovett; W. H. Hastings, William Pannill, Fort Worth; F.
Carter Pannill, Dallas; and Norris W. Lovett.
Honorary pall-bearers are: Fred M. Allison, R. A. Beaton,
Jr., Dallas; E. Y. Chambers, Dallas; C. L. Witherspoon, Jr.,
San Antonio; Dr. I. N. Suttle, George Baum, Ed Baum, Judge
Hawkins Scarborough, Aaron Ferguson, El J. Gibson, George
Campbell, Dr. T. A. Miller, W. G. Baker, Carlton Harrison,
William Conner, J. P. Redden, Gid Thompson, W. A. Babb and
A. A. Allison.
Notes:
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PIONEER CORSICANA RESIDENT IS BURIED SATURDAY MORNING
MRS. H. F. WITHERSPOON DIED WHILE VISITING SON IN SAN
ANTONIO
Funeral services for Mrs. H. F. Witherspoon, aged 64
years, who died in San Antonio, Thursday, were held
Saturday morning at 10 o'clock from the family
residence, 203 North Thirteenth street with interment in
Oakwood cemetery.
The services were conducted by Rev. P. Martin Baker,
pastor of the Third Avenue Presbyterian church. The body
arrived in Corsicana at an early hour Saturday morning.
Surviving are two children, H. Ford Witherspoon, San
Antonio; Mrs. W. R. Holsey, New Boston; two brothers,
Volney Newman, Corsicana and Leroy Newman, Powell.
Active pallbearers were C. L. Witherspoon, San Antonio,
R. H. Witherspoon, Chatfield; Ralph A. Beaton, Dallas;
T. W. Lovett, W. H. Hastings, Norris W. Lovett, all of
Corsicana; William Pannill, Fort Worth; F. Carter
Pannill, Dallas.
Honorary pallbearers were, Fred M. Allison, R. A.
Beaton, Jr., Dallas; E. Y. Chambers, Dallas; C. L.
Witherspoon, Jr., San Antonio; Dr. I. N. Suttle, George
F. Baum, Ed Baum, Judge Hawkins Scarborough, Aaron
Ferguson, El J. Gibson, George Campbell, Dr. T. A.
Miller, W. G. Baker, Carlton Harrison, William Conner,
J. P. Redden, Gid Thompson, W. A. Babb and A. A.
Allison.
Notes:
Maria
Louise (Church) Witherspoon
May 1, 1900 - Mar. 16, 1960
Ex-Corsicanan Dies Thursday In San Antonio
Mrs. Ford Witherspoon died at her home in San
Antonio Thursday.
Funeral services will be held from the McCammon
Chapel Monday at 10 a.m. with burial in
Oakwood
cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by Rev. Eugene E. Wood,
pastor of the Westminister Presbyterian church.
Mrs. Witherspoon is the former Miss Maria Church of
Corsicana and was the daughter of Mrs. Louise Church
Hervey, former Navarro county district clerk, who
died recently in her home in Austin.
Surviving are a son, Billy Witherspoon, San Antonio;
two grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Lillian Kelley,
Austin, and other relatives.
San Antonio services will be held Saturday at 10:30
a.m.
Pallbearers here will be F. H. Jones, Cap Allen, C.
L. Witherspoon, Jr.; George Schlick, Archie Knowles
and Dic Wendell
Notes:
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San Antonio Woman Rites Slated Monday
Final rites for Mrs. Ford Witherspoon, who died
Thursday at her home in San Antonio, will be
held at 10 a. m. Monday from the McCammon
chapel.
Rev. Eugene E. Wood, pastor of Westminister
Presbyterian church, will conduct. Burial will
be in Oakwood cemetery.
Her survivors are a son, Billy Witherspoon, San
Antonio; two grandchildren; a sister, Mrs.
Lillian Kelley, Austin, and other relatives.
San Antonio services were held at 11:30 a. m.,
Saturday.
Pallbearers in Corsicana will be F. H. Jones,
Cap Allen, C. L. Witherspoon, Jr., George
Schlick, Archie Knowles and Die Wendell.
Mrs. Witherspoon was a former Corsicana
resident.
Notes:
Joseph
William Minefee, Jr.
Dec. 1, 1927 - Mar. 19, 1984
"Junior" Minefee
Services for J .W. "Junior" Minefee, 58, of
Rule, who died Monday afternoon when a truck
apparently rolled over him at a water
disposal site near here, were at 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday at Sweethome Baptist Church in
Rule. The Rev. Paul Jackson, pastor and the
Rev. J.R. Williams, pastor of First Baptist
Church, officiated. Burial was at Rule
Cemetery, directed by Pinkard-Stanford
Funeral Home. Born Dec. 1, 1927, in Navarro,
he married Betty Putman Sept. 27, 1947, in
Frost. He moved to Rule from Corsicana in
1960. He was employed by Wilcox and Sons Oil
Field Hauling. He was a deacon for Sweethome
Baptist Chruch. A grandson preceded him in
death in 1974. Survivors include his wife, a
son, Joe of Rule, two daughters, Patty
Spyres of Rule and Mrs. Barbara Stulir of
Old Glory, a brother, James of Barry, three
sisters, Mrs. Ray Nutt of Columbus, Mrs.
Ralph Putman and Mrs. Earl Fullerton, both
of Blooming Grove, his stepmother, Emily
Minefee of Barry, and three grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Ralph Torres, Danny
Langford, Sid Smart, Terry Weaver, David
McGhee, Bill Williams, Bryant Tidrow, and
Watt Mitchell.
Notes:
- h/o Betty Jo (Putman) Minefee-Briscoe; s/o Joseph William
Minefee Sr & Emma Lee (Phillips) Minefee, both buried at Dresden
Cemetery
Betty Jo (Putman)
Minefee-Briscoe
Jun 11, 1932 - Mar 24, 2013
Betty Minefee Briscoe, 80, of Rule, Texas passed away March
24, 2013 at Anson General Hospital. Funeral services will be held at
2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Sweet Home Baptist Church
in Rule, Texas with Rev. Scott Hensley officiating and burial in
Rule Cemetery under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes.
A visitation will be at the funeral home Tuesday evening from 6:00
p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Betty was born in Purdon, Texas on June 11, 1932 to Artie Newton and
Hettie Lou Putman. She was married to the late Joseph William
Minefee, Jr. for 36 years. She later married Bill Briscoe, having 20
years together.
She was a housewife and a member of Sweet Home Baptist Church in
Rule.
She is survived by her husband Bill Briscoe of Rule; a son, Artie
Joe Minefee and wife Valerie of Midland; two daughters, Barbara
Stulir and husband Johny of Rule, and Patty Spyres and husband Earl
of Idalou; a stepdaughter, Tina Threet and husband Terry of Rule;
nine grandchildren; a sister, Doris Wheat and husband Walter of
Abilene; a brother, Ralph Putman of Corsicana; and 22 nieces and
nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents Artie Newton and
Hettie Lou Putman; husband Joseph William Minefee, Jr.; a grandson,
Michael Brandon Stulir; four brothers, Chester Putman, Glendon
Putman, Artie (Junior) Putman, and Donald Putman; and two sisters,
Mildred Putman (infant), and Cordena Wood.
Notes:
- w/o Joseph William Minefee Jr & (2) Bill Briscoe; d/o
Artie Newton Putman Sr & Hettie Lou (Oden) Putman, both buried
at Dresden Cemetery
Mary Sue (Vaught)
Wright-Pugh
Feb 28, 1938 - Mar 10, 2015 Sue Wright Pugh, age 77 of
Winnsboro, passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, March 10th,
2015 in Winnsboro. Sue was born in Corsicana to the late Cecil W.
and Evelyn Sue Hollifield Vaught. She was an artist and had a custom
framing shop at her home, she was also a member of First Baptist
Church in Winnsboro, and the Winnsboro League of the Arts. She was
preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, John A. Wright,
Sr., second husband, James Pugh; and two brothers, Bennie D. Vaught,
and Cecil Wayne Vaught. She is survived by her son, John A. Wright,
Jr. and wife Shirley Ann of Scroggins; daughters, Suzanne Perry of
Republic, Mo., Marla Cofer and husband Donny"Buster" of Winnsboro;
two sisters, Esta Mae Howard of Kaufman, Wanda Knox of Lago Vista;
five grandchildren, Melody Wright, Marcus Cofer, Ross Bassham,
Nathan Perry, Rebecca Perry, and three great-grandchildren
Gertie Mae (Washburn)
McCaslin
Feb 18, 1906 - Dec 16, 1928
Woman Died Sunday In Palestine; to Be Buried in Corsicana
Mrs. Gertie McCaslin, aged 22 years, wife of Pat McCaslin, died in
Palestine, Sunday Afternoon at 3 o'clock and the body arrived here
Monday morning at 2 o'clock. The funeral services will be held from
the Methodist Protestant church, Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock
with interment in Oakwood
cemetery.
Surviving are her husband, parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Washburn of
Corsicana; six brothers, R. J. Washburn, Chandler, C. A., F. H.,
Dewey A., Julius and Miles Washburn, all of Corsicana; four sisters,
Mrs. H. B. Bentley, Corsicana; Mrs. J. D. Burkholder, Corsicana;
Mrs. Bertha Lofton, Ranger, and Miss Ellen Washburn, Corsicana.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. M. J. Parnell and Rev.
Aram, Methodist Protestant ministers.
Notes:
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Palestine Woman Brought Corsicana For Burial Tuesday
Funeral services for Mrs. Gertie McCaslin, aged 22 year, wife of
Pat McCaslin, were held from the Methodist Protestant church on
South Eighteen street with interment in
Oakwood cemetery.
Mrs. McCaslin died in Palesting Sunday afternoon at three
o'clock and the body arrived here Monday morning at 2 o'clock.
Surviving are her husband, parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Washburn
of Corsicana; six brothers, R. J. Washburn, Chandler, C. A., F.
H., Dewey A., Julius and Miles Washburn, all of Corsicana; four
sisters, Mrs. H. B. Bentley, Corsicana; Mrs. J. D. Burkholder,
Corsicana; Mrs. Bertha Lofton, Ranger, and Miss Ellen Washburn,
Corsicana.
The services were conducted by Rev. M. J. Parnell, Methodist
Protestant minister.
Sutherland Undertaking company in charge.
Notes:
Thad Matthew Golden
Dec 23, 1884 - Dec 2, 1928
FUNERAL SERVICES MONDAY FOR FORMER CORSICANA RESIDENT
Thad M. Golden, aged 43 years and 11 months, died at the
Corsicana Hospital and Clinic Sunday morning at 5 o'clock
following an illness of several days. Funeral services
conducted by Rev. George Konegay, were held at the home of
his brother-in-law, T. B. Caton, 814 South Eighteenth and
One-Half street, at 3:30 Monday afternoon with interment in
Oakwood cemetery.
Mr. Golden was born and raised in Navarro county, but moved
to Port Arthur some 15 years age where he was employed by
the Gulf Refining Company.
Surviving are his wife, two sons, Cleve and Robert Shell of
Port Arthur; his mother, Mrs. G. G. Golden, Corsicana; three
sisters, Mrs. Clarence Joyner, Mrs. T. R. Caton and Mrs.
Margie Clarkston, all of Corsicana.
Pallbearers were John Smalling, Joe Smalling, Roy Soape,
Nick Gries, Guy Collins, Jim Collins, Bud Holloway and J. D.
Martin.
The Corsicana Funeral Parlor had charge of the funeral.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Monday, December 3, 1928
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- h/o Idella Mae �Della� (Gossett) Golden-Whitmore
buried in Park Lawndale Cemetery, Houston, Texas; s/o G.
G. Golden & Roberta (Morehead) Golden
Bettie (Goza) Harlan
Jul 9, 1880 - Jun 13, 1928
RICHLAND WOMAN BURIED IN OAKWOOD CEMETERY THURS.
Funeral services for Mrs. W. S. Harlan, who died in a
Temple hospital Wednesday following an operation were
held from the family residence just north of Richland,
Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. The services were
conducted by Rev. Morrison, Methodist minister. The
remains were brought to Corsicana where interment was
made in Oakwood
cemetery.
Surviving are her husband, two sons, W. G. and R. E.
Harlan, three daughters, Elizabeth, Sammie, and Mary
Harlan, all of Richland; father, D. A. Goza, four
brothers, L. L. Goza, E. W. Goza, S. D. Goza and R. E.
Goza, all of Houston, Miss.; two sisters, Miss Fairy
Goza, Houston, Miss.; Mrs. J. W. Lewis, Ennis.
Notes:
Lee Lafayette "Country" O'Daniel
Jan 25, 1880 - Dec 14, 1928
VICTIM OF KNIFE WOUNDS BURIED IN OAKWOOD MONDAY
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR LEE O'CANIEL HELD HERE MONDAY AFTERNOON
Funeral services for Lee L. (Country) O'Daniel, aged 47 years, who died from knife wounds about midnight
Friday shortly after he arrived at a hospital, were held from the Sutherland Undertaking Parlors Monday
afternoon at 2 o'clock with interment in
Oakwood cemetery.
Mrs. Jo O'Daniel, divorced wife of the deceased was arrested by City Officers, Seaton, Blair and
Patterson and turned over to county officers who lodged her in the county jail. The three officers
had answered a call to the residence of Mrs. O'Daniel on North Main street and were talking to
the woman when O'Daniel was reported to have walked up and began talking. Before the officers were aware
of what was going on, Mrs. O'Daniel had slashed her former husband, the jugular vein being severed on
the left side of the neck, O'Daniel fell and was rushed to the hospital where he died a few minutes later.
Saturday morning a formal complaint for murder in connection with the fatal slashing of O'Daniel was
filed in Judge Sam B. Jordan's court against the woman and bond was set at $750, which was made
Saturday morning. The case will likely be presented to the October term of the grand jury which reconvenes Tuesday morning.
A paring knife was used and the officers present stated that they were unaware that the knife was in the woman's hand.
Mrs. O'Daniel was granted a divorce from her former husband on Feb. 4, 1928, and on Nov. 23, 1928, an
injunction was granted against O'Daniel, prohibiting and restraining the defendant from trespassing or molesting the woman.
Mrs. O'Daniel refused to discuss the case Saturday morning upon the advice of her attorney.
Surviving O'Daniel are three daughters, Mrs. Mattie Bell, Barry; Mrs. Jack Crumbley, Corsicana; Mrs.
Georgie Everett, Fort Worth; one son, Wayne O'Daniel, Luling and one brother, Will O'Daniel, Corsicana.
Mrs. O'Daniel and her divorced husband were married here in 1928. Both had been married before.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Monday, December 17, 1928
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- 1st wife Elizabeth "Lizzie" (Ward) O'Daniel married Apr. 14, 1899 2nd wife Una
(Tarrant) O'Daniel married May 30, 1917 buried in Chatfield cemetery 3rd wife Jo (unk) O'Daniel
married 1928; s/o E. W. O'Daniel & Fannie (Hall) O'Daniel (Brother is William Henry O'Daniel)
Lula Magnolia (Wigley) Franks
Mar 6, 1873 - Dec 15, 1928
PIONEER CORSICANA WOMAN BURIED HERE SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Funeral services for Mrs. Luna Franks, aged 55 years, who died at the Corsicana Hospital and
Clinic Saturday night at 9:20 o'clock following an illness of several months, were conducted
from the residence of Roy M. Layton, 614 South Fourteenth street, at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon with interment in
Oakwood cemetery. The funeral services were
conducted by Rev. J. L. Hines, pastor of the Church of Christ. She was born in Mississippi
but moved to Texas when a small child. Corsicana had been her home for fifty years.
Surviving are two sons, Christopher M. Franks, Corsicana; Herbert L. Franks, Breckenridge; five
daughters, Mrs. Roy Layton, Corsicana; Mrs. O. K. Wilson, Mrs. N. C. Wilson and Mrs. W. W.
Nowlin, all of Hamlin; Mrs. A. R. Carley, Fort Worth; three brothers, R. N. Wigley, Corsicana;
Boss Wigley, Oklahoma, W. J. Wigley, Corsicana; one half brother, J. T. Parkinson, Dallas; eight
grandchildren and other relatives.
Pall bearers were: O. K. Wilson, N. C. Wilson, W. W. Nowlin, Roy W. Layton, R. E. Layton and L. O. Layton.
Funeral arrangements were made by the Corsicana Funeral Parlor.
Notes:
Guy Anderson Kennedy
Aug 3, 1886 - Dec 26, 1928
GUY KENNEDY DIES IN LOCAL HOSPITAL FUNERAL THURSDAY
Guy Kennedy, aged 41 years, cotton buyer with Smith & Nolen, and formerly secretary
of the Corsicana baseball club, died at the Navarro County Hospital Wednesday afternoon
at 2:10 o'clock after a lingering illness, and funeral services will be conducted
Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the residence, 2524 West Seventh avenue with interment in
Oakwood cemetery, Sutherland Undertaking Company will have charge of the funeral.
Surviving are his mother, Mrs. A. E. Kennedy, Corsicana; two brothers, Neal Kennedy, Teague, and Will Kennedy, Corsicana.
Notes:
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CORSICANA COTTON MAN BURIED TODAY ILL SEVERAL WEEKS
Funeral services for Guy Kennedy, aged 41 years, cotton buyer of Smith and Nolen, and formerly secretary of the Corsicana Baseball club, who died at the
Navarro county hospital Wednesday afternoon at 2:10 o'clock following a lingering illness, were conducted from the family home, 1524 West Seventh
avenue, Thursday afternoon with interment in
Oakwood cemetery, Sutherland Undertaking company had charge of the funeral.
Surviving are his mother, Mrs. A. E. Kennedy, Corsicana; two brothers, Neal Kennedy, Teague and Will Kennedy, Corsicana.
The services were conducted by Rev. M. C. Cuthbertson of Dallas.
Pallbearers were John Walston, Ollie Poindexter, Cullen Dunn, Due Ransom, Sadie Ransom, and Harold Geppert, Teague.
Notes:
Thelma
Ray Weeks
Jun 25, 1909 - Jul 5, 1928
Body Dallas Girl Be Buried Here
The body of Thelma Weeks, aged about 20 years, was scheduled to arrive
here late Friday afternoon from Mt. Pleasant and interment will probably
be made some time Saturday in
Oakwood cemetery, Miss Weeks lived in Dallas and was in Mt. Pleasant on a visit.
According to information received here Friday. Miss Weeks died from injuries received Thursday night when a swing on which she was
swinging broke at a carnival at Mt. Pleasant.
Notes:
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DALLAS GIRL WAS BURIED HERE; DIES ACCIDENTAL INJURY
Funeral services for Miss Thelma Ray Weeks, aged 19 years, of Dallas, who died in Mt. Pleasant Thursday night, were held from
the Sutherland Undertaking Parlors Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock with interment in
Oakwood cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. J. Howard Williams pastor of the First Baptist church.
Miss Weeks was on a visit at Mt. Pleasant and one of the swings at a carnival there broke. She died two hours later with a
crushed chest. The body arrived in Corsicana on the Cotton Belt westbound passenger train.
Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Flora Hagler, who resides three miles west of Corsicana; one brother, Luther Weeks, West
Columbia; four sisters, Mrs. Mamie Crawford, Dallas; Mrs. John Mayse, Brady; Mrs. Lancy Carpenter, West Columbia; and
Mrs. Luther Haygood, who resides three miles west of Corsicana.
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Former Dallas Student.
DALLAS, July 7. - (AP) - Miss Thelma Ray Weeks, 19, who was fatally injured when she fell from a riding device at a carnival in
Mount Pleasant Thursday, will be buried today at Corsicana. She was a former student at Bryan high school there.
Notes:
B. J. Shaw
abt 1853 - May 30, 1928
f
B. J. SHAW DIED IN HOUSTON AFTER WEEKS OF ILLNESS
EXPECTED REMAINS WILL BE BROUGHT TO CORSICANA FOR INTERMENT
B. J. Shaw, aged 75 years, retired employee of the Southern
Pacific railroad, long time resident of Corsicana, died in
Houston Wednesday night at 7 o'clock in the
Southern Pacific hospital following an illness of about two
months. Funeral arrangements had not been perfected Friday
morning pending the arrival of his son, Louis Shaw of
Chicago, in Houston late Friday. It is expected that the
body will be brought to Corsicana for interment although
nothing definite has been decided.
He was retired from the railroad several years ago.
Surviving are one son, two sisters, a niece, Mrs. Mary
Quirk, resides here.
When he was retired several years ago, he had served as
flagman at the H. & T. C. Crossings in Corsicana for
twenty-three years and had been connected with the railroad
forty-eight years.
He began his service with the railroad in 1876, serving as
fireman, brakeman, clerk and flagman. He lost his left arm
while a brakeman in 1879. He came to Corsicana from Fort
Worth in 1901.
Notes:
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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR B. J. SHAW WERE HELD HERE MONDAY
Funeral services for B. J. Shaw, aged 75 years, resident
of Corsicana for many years, who died in the Southern
Pacific hospital at Houston Wednesday night following an
illness of several months, were held Monday afternoon at
3 o'clock from the Southerland Undertaking parlors with
interment in
Oakwood cemetery. The funeral services were
conducted by Rev. Paul J. Merrill, pastor of the First
Christian church.
The body arrived in Corsicana at an early hour Sunday
morning.
For many years Mr. Shaw was flagman for the railroad
crossings in Corsicana and was retired from active
service about five years ago. Prior to moving to
Corsicana in 1901, he resided in Fort Worth.
One son, Louis J. Shaw, of Chicago, and other relatives
survive.
Pallbearers were Will Jefferies, Gus Young, R. E.
Schoepps, M. D., L. Bunch, E. O. Vaughn and P. A.
Caldwell.
Notes:
Helen Florine (Utterback) Evetts
Dec 30, 1888 - Jun 4, 1928
MRS. FLORINE EVETTS DIED MONDAY; BURIAL IN OAKWOOD
TUESDAY
SERVICES WILL BE CONDUCTED BY THE REV. PAUL J.
MERRILL
Mrs. Florine Evetts, aged 39 years , wife of J. H.
Evetts, died at the Corsicana Hospital and Clinic at
1:10 o'clock, Monday morning following an illness of
ten days, and the funeral services will be conducted
from the family home, 2021 West Fourth avenue,
Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock with interment in
Oakwood cemetery. The services will be conducted by
Rev. Paul J. Merrill, pastor of the First Christian
church of which Mrs. Evetts had been a member for
many years.
Surviving are her husband, three daughters, Mrs. D.
H. Jones and Misses Virginia and Vivian Evetts all
of Corsicana; mother, Mrs. Rosa Utterback,
Corsicana; two sisters, Mrs. E. C. Johnson,
Brownwood, and Ms. M. McMoy, Richards.
Mrs. Evetts was born in Oakton, Kentucky, but came
to Texas with her parents when she was one year old.
The family has resided in Corsicana for fifteen
years. She joined the Christian church when thirteen
years old and had been a member of the First
Christian church here since moving to Corsicana.
Active pallbearers will be Will Brown, E. O. Vaughn,
George Baum, W. J. Rochelle, R. E. Schoepps, C. H.
DeLafosse, Dr. O. L. Smith and N. C. Pinkston.
Honorary pallbearers will be J. C. Calloway,
Crockett, Texas; Dennis Waller, Trinity, Texas; Dr.
L. E. Kelton, Corsicana; Dr. W. T. Shell, Corsicana;
W. R. Munn, El Paso; W. C. McCormick, New Orleans;
B. S. Holloman, Ennis; J. M. Lawrence, Bryan; R. A.
Harrison, Bryan; T. G. Beard, Houston; Dr. Carl
Barnes, Houston; C. A. Bevis, Memphis, Tenn.; C. T.
Colett, Chicago; N. L. Rankin, Dallas; C. S.
Elliott, Fort Worth; Wade Cunningham, Waco; R. H.
Carmichael, Houston; S. G. Reed, Houston; J. F.
Sullivan, Houston; C. P. Kennedy, Galveston; Willis
J. Carter, Harlingen; W. D. Nolen, Corsicana; R. P.
Bates, Corsicana; J. A. Sowell, Corsicana; W. R.
Smith, Austin; and all members of the Corsicana
Lions Club.
Notes:
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FUNERAL SERVICES MRS. FLORINE EVETTS TUESDAY
MORNING
Funeral services for Mrs. Florine Evetts, aged
30 years, wife of J. H. Evetts, were held from
the family residence, 2021 West Fourth avenue,
Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock with interment in
Oakwood cemetery. The services were conducted by
Rev. Paul J. Merrill, pastor of the First
Christian church of which Mrs. Evetts had been a
member since moving to Corsicana fifteen years
ago. Mrs. Evetts died in the Corsicana Hospital
and Clinic Monday morning at 1:10 o'clock
following an illness of ten days.
Mrs. Evetts was born in Oakton, Ky., but came to
Texas when one year of age. She joined the
Christian church when thirteen years of age.
Surviving are her husband, three daughters, Mrs.
D. H. Jones and Misses Virginia and Vivian
Evetts all of Corsicana; mother, Mrs. Rosa
Utterback, Corsicana; two sisters, Mrs. E. C.
Johnson, Brownwood, and Ms. M. McMoy, Richards,
Texas and other relatives.
Active pallbearers will be Will Brown, E. O.
Vaughn, George Baum, W. J. Rochelle, R. E.
Schoepps, C. H. DeLafosse, Dr. O. L. Smith and
N. C. Pinkston.
Honorary pallbearers will be J. C. Calloway,
Crockett, Texas; Dennis Waller, Trinity, Texas;
Dr. L. E. Kelton, Corsicana; Dr. W. T. Shell,
Corsicana; W. R. Munn, El Paso; W. C. McCormick,
New Orleans; B. S. Holloman, Ennis; J. M.
Lawrence, Bryan; R. A. Harrison, Bryan; T. G.
Beard, Houston; Dr. Carl Barnes, Houston; C. A.
Bevis, Memphis, Tenn.; C. T. Colett, Chicago; N.
L. Rankin, Dallas; C. S. Elliott, Fort Worth;
Wade Cunningham, Waco; R. H. Carmichael,
Houston; S. G. Reed, Houston; J. F. Sullivan,
Houston; C. P. Kennedy, Galveston; Willis J.
Carter, Harlingen; W. D. Nolen, Corsicana; R. P.
Bates, Corsicana; J. A. Sowell, Corsicana; W. R.
Smith, Austin; and all members of the Corsicana
Lions Club.
Notes:
John Henry Evetts
Mar 15, 1879 - Aug 17, 1947
J. H. EVETTS RITES MONDAY AFTERNOON, FORMER
CORSICANAN
J. H. Evetts, aged 68 years, formerly of
Corsicana, died in the Southern Pacific
Lines hospital in Houston Sunday morning.
Funeral services were held from the First
Christian church here Monday afternoon at 4
o'clock with interment in
Oakwood cemetery.
Dr. Jared I. Cartlidge, pastor of the First
Baptist church conducted the rites.
Evetts was passenger and freight agent for
the Southern Pacific Lines here for a number
of years before his transfer to a similar
position with the railroad in Austin where
he resided at the time of his death. He
entered the employ of the company when 18
years of age and lacked only a few months
completing a half century with the railroad.
Evetts was prominent in civic and business
circles while a Corsicana resident and was a
member of the Lions Club.
Surviving are his wife of Austin; three
daughters, Mrs. S. W. Allen, Corsicana; Mrs.
L. D. Ekman and Mrs. J. A. Spears, both of
Bowie, and five grandchildren.
Pallbearers were O. L. Olsen, Mr. Rogers,
William Bethel, Homer Thornhill, Dr. Henry
Harrison and Sam Harrison.
Friends of the family were honorary
pallbearers.
McCammon Funeral Home directed.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun - Monday, August 18, 1947
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- 1st wife Helen Florine (Utterback)
Evetts 2nd wife unknown s/o Samuel
Givens Evetts & Martha Ann (Spencer)
Evetts
John Templeton Yarborough
May 15, 1931 - May 15, 1931
John Templeton Yarborough, born May 15, 1931, went to be with the
Lord on April 9, 2013.John was born in Emhouse , Texas and lived out
his life in California and Texas.After serving in the Army Air Corp,
John spent 65 years designing and building gates and fences as the
owner of Guaranty Fence Company. John's primary passion in life was
to glorify God through helping and serving the needs of others. John
has been behind the scene countless times helping others with
everything from providing clothes on their back to a roof over their
head. John loved his family and his friends, and loved his
church. John was a Deacon Emeritus at Fellowship Church in Liberty
Hill. John is survived by his wife of 40 years, Diane. He also leaves
behind his children, Donna, Margaret, Gail, Mary Lou, Melinda, Wade,
Lana, and Rebecca, and his siblings Jesse and Anna and numerous
grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The family
wishes to thank all those who provided countless acts of service
during John's illness, especially the hospice services provided by
The Lighthouse in Round Rock. Visitation will be Thursday, April 11,
2013 at Cook Walden Capital Park from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and a
celebration of life will be held at the same location on April 12,
2013 at 1:00 p.m.
Notes:
- Austin American Statesman - Apr 12, 2013
Helen M. (Templeton) McKinzie
Nov 28, 1926 - Jul 6, 2009
Deceased Name: Helen M. Templeton | McKinzieHide Details
Austin American-Statesman (TX) - July 9, 2009
Edition: FinalSection: Metro & StatePage: B03
Helen M. Templeton McKinzie, 82, died July 6, 2009, in Austin.
She had been living in Brownwood since 1994 with husband Malcolm
McKinzie, who passed away in 2006. Helen and Mac lived in Austin
from 1965 to 1994.
Born November 28, 1926 in Hall, Texas, to Myrtle and David
Templeton, Helen grew up in Hall and Early, Texas. Her father
owned Helpy-Selfy Feed and Seed on the square in Brownwood.
She is survived by one brother, Garth Templeton, of Chicago;
three children, Elizabeth Hunt and Gloria Hunt, both of Austin,
and Philip Hunt, MD, of Nashville, Tenn.; and two stepdaughters,
Sharron Maple and Theresa Stevens, both of Houston.
She is also survived by five grandchildren: Katie Brock of
Austin; Walt Brock of Mart, Texas; Zach Hunt, Benjamin Hunt and
Eli Hunt, all of Nashville, Tenn.; two step-grandchildren,
Amanda Maple and Carrie Maple of Houston; and three
great-grandchildren, Lilly Hunt and Isabelle Hunt of Nashville,
Tenn., and Barrett Brock of Mart, Texas.
A special thank you to all of Helen's nieces and nephews who
provided her with love and support over the years. She will be
greatly missed, and as Zach Hunt said, "My love for Meme will
only grow."
Visitation has been planned for this evening, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
at Davis- Morris Funeral Home, 800 Center Avenue, Brownwood.
Funeral service will be at 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 10, at First
Christian Church, 2411 Coggin Avenue, Brownwood. Burial will
follow at Zephyr Cemetery in Zephyr, Texas.
Sam Wells and Hattie Lee Crane Montgomery
Sam Wells and Hattie Lee Crane Montgomery, devoted parents and
family members, passed away peacefully in San Antonio, Texas on
July 7, 2009. Sam Wells and Hattie Lee were united in marriage
on Christmas Day 1938, and have been happily married for 70
years.
Hattie Lee was born on June 12, 1918 and attended school in
Dallas. Sam Wells was born on March 23, 1917 in Emhouse Texas
and also attended school in Dallas. They were high school
sweethearts.
Hattie Lee and Sam Wells moved to Austin in 1938 where they
became members of First Baptist Church. Sam Wells became a
Deacon, and Hattie Lee was a Sunday School Teacher and a member
of the choir and Women's Missionary Group. They were members of
the church for more than 65 years.
Sam Wells retired as an administrator after 43 years from the
Texas Employment Commission now called Texas Workforce
Commission. He was an advisor to various public officials
including Governor Connelly. He was also an officer of the Sons
of the Revolution. Hattie Lee worked as a secretary for more
than 30 years with the I.R.S. before her retirement.
The couple loved to travel especially to Colorado, Canada,
Wyoming, New Mexico, Arizona and many other places where they
spent time taking pictures, fishing and enjoying nature. Sam
Wells would paint landscapes from the pictures he took on their
trips. He also enjoyed gardening and sharing stories of his
childhood on the farm. Hattie Lee enjoyed sewing, cooking and
spending time with her family.
Sam Wells and Hattie Lee are survived by their only son, Thomas
W. Montgomery, his wife, Delina; five granddaughters, Laurel,
Nicole, Paige, Heather, and Hattie; eleven great-grandchildren;
Delina's children, Isabella, Christian and Dominic; Sam's sister
Margaret Kulik, her husband, Steve and their children Steven and
Ann; Sam Wells' sister-in-law, Theresa Montgomery and her
family; Sam Wells' niece, Angelique; Hattie Lee's niece, Phyllis
Ann Wedgeworth and nephew, David Crane.
They are preceded in death by their parents, brothers and other
family members.
A visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., at Cook-Walden
Funeral Home on Thursday, July 9, 2009. A Funeral Service will
be held at 1:00 p.m., at the funeral home, on Friday, July 10,
2009. Interment to follow at Austin Memorial Park.
Notes:
- Austin American-Statesman - Jul 9, 2009
Eustace
R. Gordon
Mar 30, 1896 - Apr 12, 1997 REV. E. R. GORDON
Rev. Eustace R. Gordon was born March 30, 1896, in Emhouse ,
Texas, near Corsicana in Navarro County. He died peacefully on
April 12, 1997, at 101 years of age. For many years he had been
honored as the oldest minister in the Central Texas Conference
of the United Methodist Church.
Brother Gordon was the son of Ida Harrel Gordon and James David
Gordon, a farmer and local Methodist Protestant preacher. He was
the grandson of James Anderson Gordon, also a local Methodist
preacher.
Eustace had four brothers and three sisters. His only surviving
sibling is his brother, James Preston Gordon, of Los Angeles,
California.
Mr. Gordon is survived by his wife, Bee Berry Gordon, and his
step-daughter, Julene Berry of Austin; his daughter and
son-in-law, Pauline and W.K. Frey, of Austin; two grandsons,
Wayde K. Frey, Jr. of Austin, and Gordon Frey and wife Sarah
Daily Frey of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; three great-granddaughters,
Leesa Freeman and husband Jason of Clarksville, Tennessee, and
Leslie and Libby Frey of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; two step-grandsons,
Coy Berry III of Austin, and James Berry and wife Michelle of
Omaha, Nebraska; one step-great-granddaughter, Jordan Berry; and
one great-great-granddaughter, Meagan Freeman. He had many
nieces and nephews and other family members and a host of
friends.
Mr. Gordon received his theological training at Southwestern and
Vanderbilt Universities. He was admitted into the Central Texas
Conference of the United Methodist Church in 1923. In that
Conference he served churches in Thrall, Oenaville, Big Hill,
Ben Hur, Eddy, Meridian, Weatherford Street Methodist in Ft.
Worth, Itasca, Comanche, Highland Park in Ft. Worth, Mexia,
Ballinger, Graham and River Oaks in Ft. Worth during a 40 year
active ministry.
After retiring in 1963, Brother Gordon pastored Colleyville and
other churches near Ft. Worth until he became Associate Pastor
at First United Methodist Church in Ft. Worth for eight years.
In 1976 Eustace and his wife, Jennie Barnes Gordon, moved to
Austin and became active in University United Methodist Church
until her death in 1987.
A Memorial service for Rev. Gordon will be held at 1:00 o'clock
on Tuesday, April 15, 1997, at University United Methodist
Church. There will be a graveside service at Greenwood Cemetery
in Ft. Worth, on Wednesday, April 16, 1997, at 2:00 o'clock.
The family wishes to express appreciation to the administration
and staff of the Hill Country Care Nursing Center in Dripping
Springs for their efficient and loving care of Mr. Gordon and
his family during the last four months of his live.
Memorial gifts may be sent to the Parents Association for the
Retarded of Texas, P.O. Box 8733, Austin, Texas 78766. Mr.
Gordon was a member of that Association; or to the University
United Methodist Church of Austin.
Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar,
452-8811.
Notes:
- Austin American-Statesman - Jul 9, 2009
Gladys Thelma
(Lattimore) Adrian
May 30, 1908 - Jul 11, 1998
Deceased
Name: GLADYS THELMA LATTIMORE ADRIAN
Gladys Thelma Lattimore Adrian, of Longview, died July 11, 1998, in
Austin, Texas. She was born on May 30, 1908, in Frost, Texas , to
James Allen and Belle Sherman Lattimore, and was 90 years old at her
death.
She also lived in Beaumont, and Jacksonville, Texas. After working
as a secretary in Dallas, Texas, she married Eugene Adrian in 1931,
and moved to Houston, Texas. They moved to Longview in 1964, where
they were members of Winterfield, and later Summerfield Methodist
Churches.
Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, Gene, in 1993.
She is survived by daughter, Marilyn Lowke, and husband, Richard, of
Austin, Texas; and son, Jim Adrian, and wife, Chellie, of Houston,
Texas. Her grandchildren include Reverend Rob Adrian, and wife,
Kris; Mark Adrian, and wife, Amy; Michael Adrian, and wife, Shannon;
Adrienne Lowke Stoinoff, and husband, Ted; and Kyle Lowke and wife,
Jeanne. Gladys also had four great-grandchildren; Hannah Adrian,
James Adrian, Jeremy Adrian and Brook Lowke.
A memorial service will he held on August 22, 1998, at Summerfield
Methodist Church, in Longview, Texas. The family requests in lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Summerfield Methodist
Church, P. O. Box 65, Judson, Texas 75660; or the Memorial Fund of
Atascocita Presbyterian Church, 19426 Atasca Oaks Dr., Humble, Texas
77346; or Hospice Austin, 4107 Spicewood Springs Rd., Suite 100,
Austin, Texas 78759.
Thanks be to God for her life!
Arrangements by Harrell Funeral Home in Austin, 443-1366.
Notes:
- Austin American-Statesman (TX) - July 14, 1998
- Edition: FinalSection: Metro/StatePage: B4
Dale Ray
Paul Moe
Apr 19, 1943 - Apr 3, 2017
 Dale
Ray Paul Moe passed away Monday, April 3, 2017 at his home
after a long battle with cancer. He was born April 19, 1943
in Fargo, North Dakota. Dale attended Holy Spirit Elementary
School and Shanley High School in Fargo, North Dakota. He
graduated in 1966 from Northern Arizona State University at
Flagstaff Arizona with a Bachelor's of Science degree in
Police Science. Dale was in the United States Army, 501st
M.P. Company, 1st Armored Division at Fort Hood from
1966-1968. Dale graduated with a M.S. degree in Criminal
Justice from Sam Houston State University in 1972 where he
was a graduate assistant in the Criminal Justice Department
and had a paper on Fourth Amendment Search and Seizure
published as an authority in that area.
Dale Married Barbara Stallings from Temple May 31, 1970, and
they moved to Corsicana in 1971 where Dale joined the
Navarro Junior College faculty where he was a teacher and
administrator from 1971 to 1986. Dale was hired to begin a
law enforcement department for the College. He recruited
students from police departments in Corsicana and
surrounding cities. As students graduated from Navarro, he
encouraged and assisted them in pursuing their B.S. degrees
at Baylor and other universities. At the request of the
Corsicana Police Department and others, through Navarro,
Dale started the Corsicana Police Academy which assisted in
training and developing new police prospects and continues
to serve the community to this date.
In 1986 Dale began a property management company consisting
of apartment complexes and houses which he continued to
operate until the present. He was a member and director of
the Corsicana Apartment Association for more than 20 years.
Among his family and friends Dale was well known for his
"war" stories and favorite quotes. He would say "give the
world the best you have and the best will come back to you."
Also, "you have to make your own luck." He firmly believed
that anyone could succeed if he or she worked hard enough
and "played the game."
Dale is survived by his wife, Barbara Moe; daughter,
Michelle Braun and her husband Ed Braun, and son, Michael
Moe; grandchildren, Simon Moe and Lana Gober; brother, Harry
Moe of Minneapolis, Minnesota and sister, Joy O'Hearn of
Seattle, Washington; mother-in-law, Minnie Mae Stallings;
sister-in-law Marijean Pernice and husband Gary Pernice of
Marietta, Georgia; and many nephews, nieces and cousins;
along with his beloved cats. He was predeceased by his
parents, Harry M. Moe and Irene Lavoie Moe; his brother,
Donal Moe; and his father-in-law, Ray Stallings.
The family appreciates the kindness and thoughtfulness of
the Corsicana Fire Department/EMS, doctors and staff of
Navarro Regional Hospital, Methodist Dallas Medical Center
and Oncology of Texas and a special thanks to Hand-in-Hand
Hospice staff of Corsicana, Perry Orr, Shelia Lawson and
Beverly Baisy.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 8,
2017 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate your
donations to the James L. Collins Catholic School
scholarship fund, attention Vicky Morrison, Principal.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
Dustin
Alan Burleson
Dec 11, 1981 - Nov 19, 1997
 Dustin Alan Burleson, 15, of Emmett, died Wednesday,
Nov. 19, 1997, in Frost.
Services are 3 p.m. Friday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home,
with Kyle Reese officiating. Burial will follow in
Dresden cemetery.
Dustin was born in Waco on Dec. 11, 1981.
Dustin is survived by his parents, Randall and Brenda
Burleson of Emmett; brother and sister Steve and Sharon
Burleson of Mertens; grandparents A. D. and Eva Burleson of
Barry and Billie Minze of Emmett; uncles, Billy and Garland
Burleson of Barry; uncle and aunt, Jackie and Sherry Minze
of Longview; niece and nephew, Elizabeth and Joshua Burleson
of Mertens; cousin, Michelle Minze of Longview and a host of
friends from Frost I. S. D. and Mertens Church. Dustin was
loved by all who knew him.
Dustin was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jack Minze.
Memorials may be made to Mertens Baptist Church or Frost I.
S. D.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana.
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Notes:
Robert Mark "Mark" Galloway
Dec 28, 1949 - June 23, 2017
 Robert
"Mark" Galloway was born Dec 28, 1949 in Corsicana, Texas
and passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 23,
2017. Son of Albert and Katherine Galloway, Mark grew up in
Corsicana and was a member of Westminster Presbyterian
Church and graduated
Corsicana High School in 1968. He obtained a bachelor's
degree at the University of Texas at Austin and graduated
law school at Southern Methodist University. Mark practiced
law in Corsicana and Dallas, then transitioned into the oil
and gas industry as an attorney/landman for 33 years. Mark
worked for Sun Oil, Oryx Energy, Kerr-McGee, Anadarko, and
Exco Energy where he retired in 2014.
In 1982, Mark married Diane McMullan at Highland Park
Presbyterian Church in Dallas, Texas. They had three sons
and lived in Plano, The Woodlands and Prosper, Texas. Mark
served as little league coach, Sunday school teacher, usher
and volunteer at Bethlehem Place. He was a man of deep
faith, who loved spending times with his sons as they grew
up playing sports, as well as Indian Guides. In retirement,
he was active in "Monday School", a weekly men's Bible
study. He was a lifetime football, baseball and oldies fan.
Mark is preceded in death by his parents Albert and
Katherine Galloway; and sister, Kay Allen. He is survived by
his wife of 35 years, Diane Galloway; son and his wife,
Steven and Sara Galloway of San Diego, California; sons Jeff
Galloway of Denver, Colorado; and Drew Galloway of College
Station, Texas; as well as nieces Lisa Chambless of Flint,
Texas; and Shelly Peterson of Pagosa Springs, Colorado.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday,
June 28, 2017 at
Oakwood Cemetery in Corsicana, Texas with Sr. Pastor
Jason McConnell officiating. Celebration of life will be
held at 10:30 am on Friday, June 30, 2017 at Prosper United
Methodist Church with Sr. Pastor Jason McConnell
officiating.
The family wishes to thank the kidney cancer team at UT
Southwestern Medical Center and the ICU team at Baylor Scott
& White McKinney for their excellent care.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Prosper United
Methodist Church, P.O Box 206, Prosper, Texas 75078 or
Bethlehem Place at bethlehemplace.org. |
Notes:
Carolyn
Jane (George) Dunn-Taylor
May 18, 1926 - Jun 25, 2017
 Jane
was born May 18, 1926 in Blooming Grove to Cary Derward
George and Mattie Sue Harris George and passed away Sunday,
June 25, 2017. She was a
1942 graduate of Corsicana High School, and went on to
obtain a Bachelors of Arts Degree from Texas Woman's
University and a Master's Degree in History from Baylor
University.
Jane taught for 23 years in the Corsicana schools and at
Navarro College. She was an active member of Westminster
Presbyterian Church and the Navarro County Genealogical
Society. Over the years she was past Regent of James Blair
Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and a
member of the Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority.
Travel was a lifelong passion of hers. Just about anywhere
you could want to go, she had been. Be it trips with
friends, grandchildren, or the Traveling Aggies, she always
looked forward to her next adventure.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Cullen W.
Dunn; her second husband, John F. Taylor; her parents; her
son, Frank Wood Dunn and wife, Susie; and two sisters,
Martha George Beard and Bobby Jo Dyar.
She is survived by her son, Robert C. Dunn and wife, Carol;
step-daughter, Amie Taylor Laskowski and husband, Mark;
step-son, John F. Taylor, Jr., and wife, Belinda; 10
grandchildren: Carrie Dunn Kindle; Elizabeth Dunn Talley and
husband, Eric; Lawson Dunn and wife, Shannon; Peyton Dunn
and wife, Carrie; Lowell Olsen Dunn; Melissa Dunn Smith and
husband, Rusty; Margaret Edling Krulikas; Andrew Edling;
John Edling; and Jackson Taylor; 12 great-grandchildren, two
great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews as well as
many other family and friends.
A time of visitation will be 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, June 29
at the Westminster Presbyterian Church with a Funeral
Service to follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor John Blewitt
officiating. Interment will follow at
Oakwood Cemetery.
The Family request that in lieu of flowers contributions be
made to the Mabel Mabry Scholarship Fund, in care of Navarro
College Scholarship Department, 3200 W. Seventh Avenue,
Corsicana, Texas. Jane managed this scholarship for over 30
years for the benefit of aspiring teachers.
A special thanks goes to Cora Jefferson and the other
special ladies that have provided such excellent care for
her.
Corley Funeral Home |
Notes:
Martha Leona
(Dechaume) Atkinson
Jul 9, 1958 - Jul 30, 2018
Martha Leona Atkinson, 72, of Purdon, passed away at
Baylor Medical Center Dallas on Monday, July 30, 2018. Burial
will be at New
Pursley Cemetery.
Martha was born in Powell, Texas, to the late Frank and Leona
Dechaume on July 9, 1946. Growing up on a farm, Martha was
endearingly known as a "country girl" by the ones she loved. On
July 14, 1970, she married Glenn Atkinson. She spent her
remaining years as a homemaker and a loving wife.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Glenn Atkinson
on November 28, 1989.
Survivors include her husband of 15 years, Jackey Spurlin;
granddaughters, Angel Gannon and Destaney "Dee Dee" Weaver, and
great-grandchildren: Brileigh, Brayden, Elena, Delilah, Siyah,
Desirae, Marcus, and Samantha; other relatives and many friends.
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