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Rita/Rito Vargas Golden
Sep 19, 1886 - Nov 5, 1928
Mrs. Rita Golden Died Here Monday
Mrs. Rita Golden, aged 42 years died at 400 South Twelfth street,
Monday night at 9:05 o'clock, and the funeral services were
conducted from the residence Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock with
interment in Oakwood
cemetery.
Several children survive.
Notes:
May Frances Smith
Aug 1, 1911 - Aug 25, 1928
YOUNG GIRL DIED HERE EARLY HOUR SATURDAY MORNING
May Frances Smith, aged 17, daughter of Mrs. B. F. Sullivan, died at
the family residence, 400 East Tenth avenue, about 8:15 Saturday
morning after a short illness.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 5:30, Dr. J.
Howard Williams, pastor of the First Baptist church, conducting the
rites at Oakwood cemetery.
She is survived by her mother and other relatives.
Notes:
J. Charles �Charlie� Stark
Jan 25, 1887 - Sep 19, 1928
Funeral Services For J. Charles Stark
Funeral services for J. Charles Stark, aged 35, who died as a result
of burns about noon Wednesday, were held at
Oakwood cemetery,
Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The pallbearers were J. B. Jones, Fred Wilson, Hugh Cummins, M. J.
Coffer, R. P. Petty and J. H. Sheppard.
The deceased was survived by a wife, four children and other
relatives.
Notes:
Josie Lockie (Martin)
Stark-Sutton
Dec. 7, 1887 - May 5, 1959
Mrs. Sutton Services Held
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday for Mrs. Josie
Sutton, 1805 West Eleventh avenue, who died in Memorial Hospital
Tuesday, morning at the age of 71.
Services were held from the Griffin chapel with the Rev. James
Bridges of Denton conducting. He was assisted by Rev. Paul R.
Copeland, Dallas. Both are Cumberland Presbyterian ministers. Burial
was in Oakwood cemetery.
Survivors are three sons, Hassell C. Stark of Alice, Hulbert G.
Stark of Belton and Herman H. Stark of Corsicana; a daughter, Mrs.
Celleda McDaniel of Lancaster; seven grandchildren; a brother,
Osward P. Martin of Garland; a sister, Miss Hallie Martin of
Garland; step-mother, Mrs. J. P. Martin of Garland and other
relatives.
Pallbearers were Joe G. Wilson, Bill Hutson, Terry Sutton, Harold
West, H. J. Wallace and W. C. McElroy.
Notes:
Alice Ann (Toury) McCulloch
Oct 10, 1855 - Jun 20, 1928
PIONEER CORSICANA WOMAN PASSED AWAY WEDNESDAY NIGHT
MRS. ALICE ANN M�CULLOCH BURIED THURSDAY AFTERNOON IN OAKWOOD
Mrs. Alice Ann McCulloch, aged 72 years, wife of A. J. McCulloch,
died at the family residence, 201 East First avenue, Wednesday night
at 11 o'clock, following a lingering illness with heart trouble, and
the funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock from
the residence with interment in
Oakwood cemetery. She
was a member of the Episcopal church and the funeral services were
conducted by Rev. H. J. Ellis, rector of St. John�s Episcopal church
.
The pallbearers were Mit Sowell, Gus Weidman, Edgar Wareing, J. I.
Tucker, C. B. Haley, H. B. Bradley and E. O. Vaughan.
Mrs. McCulloch was born in Baltimore, Md., Oct. 10, 1855. She was
married to Alexander James McCulloch at Westernport, Md., April 27,
1876. The family came to Corsicana, Dec. 30, 1879 and Mr. McCulloch
was conductor on the H. & T. C. R. R. for many years.
Surviving are her husband and three brothers, three sisters and
other relatives who reside in Maryland.
Mrs. McCulloch was a member of the local Rebekah Lodge and the lodge
assisted in the funeral services.
Mrs. McCulloch had many friends and all state that she was truly a
good woman, ever ready to aid those in trouble and distress.
During all the years that she has resided in Corsicana she has been
known for her modest and retiring disposition, yet faithful to her
neighbors and friends and above all to her home. She was known among
the older residents as a truly good woman, but of recent years had
not been able to leave her home often, but had still kept the
interest of her friends and her home uppermost in her heart. Truly a
good woman has passed from the walks of men in the death of Mrs.
McCulloch.
Notes:
Catherine �Katie� Moore
1856 - Jan 8, 1928
FORMER RESIDENT OF CORSICANA DIED IN BOSQUE COUNTY
BODY OF MISS KATIE MOORE BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL ON MONDAY
Miss Katie Moore, age 87 years, died at the home of her brother in
his large West Texas ranch near Clifton, Bosque County, Sunday at 1
o'clock following an illness of several months. Miss Moore was
formerly of this city and her body was brought to Corsicana Monday
for burial.
Immediately upon the arrival of the body, accompanied by her
brother, Mr. John Moore, and other relatives from Clifton, funeral
services were held at the home of her sister, Mrs. A. C. Mosley, 605
East Second avenue, the Rev. O. D. Spence, pastor of the Cumberland
Presbyterian church, conducting the funeral services. As a special
request, her grand niece, Miss Velma Metcalf, played softly on the
piano �Near the Cross,� and other of her favorite selections.
Miss Moore is survived by her brother and sisters, Mr. John Moore,
and Misses Lizzie and Donna Moore, of Clifton, Mrs. A. O. Mosley of
Corsicana, and the following nieces: Mrs. H. M. Ragsdale of Gulf,
Texas; Mrs. F. M. Rundell of Corpus Christi; Mrs. E. A. Overbey,
Mrs. J. E. Mecalf and Mrs. H. Savage of Corsicana.
Miss Moore was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church and
professed her religion when only a child and has always lived a
peaceful, quiet, happy, Christian life and was loved by all whom she
came in contact with.
Pallbearers for the funeral services were Joe Garvin, J. E. Metcalf,
Sr., Armine Overbey, Rob Mosley, Dee Molloy, R. R. Owen, C. D.
Speed, Chas. Steely and other close relatives and friends of the
deceased and family.
Notes:
John Moore
abt 1863 - Jan 16, 1949
JOHN MOORE DIES AT CLIFTON HOME; RITES HELD HERE
John Moore, aged 86 years, died Sunday at his Clifton ranch.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the
McCammon Funeral chapel. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery. The
rites were conducted by Rev. S. Q. Proctor, pastor of the Cumberland
Presbyterian church.
Moore formerly resided on the Moore ranch east of Corsicana, but had
made his home in Clifton for many years.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. A. G. Mosley, Corsicana; three nieces,
Mrs. J. E. Metcalf, Sr., Corsicana; Mrs. H. Savage, Denison, and
Mrs. H. M. Ragsdale, New Gulf, and other relatives.
Pallbearers were J. E. Metcalf, Sr., H. R. Stewart, Sam Ellis, W. P.
McCammon, R. R. Owen and John Mullins.
A native of Mississippi, he came to Navarro county at the age of 10
years and moved to Clifton 35 years ago.
Notes:
Eliza Moore
abt 1858 - Jan 7, 1933
FORMER RESIDENT OF NAVARRO COUNTY DIES AT CLIFTON
Miss Eliza Moore, formerly of Navarro county, died at her home six
miles from Clifton, Texas, Friday night and the funeral will be held
here Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of her sister,
Mrs. A. G. Moseley, 605 East Second avenue, with burial in
Oakwood cemetery. The
services will be conducted by Rev. H. R. Allen, pastor of the
Cumberland Presbyterian church.
The family formerly resided east of Corsicana near Phillip�s Chapel.
Surviving are a brother, John Moore, Clifton; two sisters, Miss
Donna Moore, Clifton and Mrs. Moseley, Corsicana; a niece, Mrs. J.
E. Metcalf, Corsicana; and other relatives.
The funeral will be directed by the Sutherland-McCammon Funeral
Home.
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FUNERAL SERVICES SUNDAY AFTERNOON MISS ELIZA MOORE
Funeral services for Miss Eliza Moore, aged 75 years, who died at
her home near Clifton Friday night, were held from the residence of
her sister, Mrs. A. G. Moseley, 605 East Second avenue, Sunday
afternoon at 2 o'clock with burial in
Oakwood cemetery.
The family formerly resided in the Phillip�s Chapel community.
The services were conducted by Rev. H. R. Allen, pastor of the
Cumberland Presbyterian church.
Surviving are a brother, John Moore, Clifton; two sisters, Mrs.
Moseley, Corsicana, and Miss Donna Moore, Clifton, and other
relatives. A neice, Mrs. J. E. Metcalf resides in Corsicana.
The funeral was directed by the Sutherland-McCammon funeral Home.
Notes:
Annie Sarah
Eilzabeth �Lizzie� (Moore) Mosley
Oct 3, 1863 - Oct 28, 1953
Mrs. E. Moseley Dies Wednesday
Mrs. Elizabeth Moseley, 90, died Wednesday morning.
Funeral services will be held from the Corley Chapel Thursday, at 4
p.m. Burial will be in
Oakwood cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Rev. James L. Bridges, pastor of the
Cumberland Presbyterian church.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. J. E. Metcalf, Sr., Corsicana, and
Mrs. H. M. Ragsdale, New Gulf, Texas; five grandchildren and several
great-grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and other
relatives.
Notes:
Benjamin D. �Ben� Huff
Mar 23, 1861 - Nov 30, 1928
BEN D. HUFF DIED HERE FRIDAY WITH BURIAL ON SATURDAY
Benjamin D. Huff, aged 67, died on South Twenty-eighth street Friday
morning and the funeral services were conducted Saturday morning at
10:30 o'clock from the Sutherland Undertaking parlors with interment
in Oakwood cemetery.
A number of relatives survive.
Deceased had been a resident of Corsicana for many years.
Notes:
Alford/Alfred H. Piper
Feb 1, 1867 - Oct 13, 1928
PIONEER RESIDENT OF CORSICANA DIED SUDDENLY SATURDAY
A. H. Piper, aged 61 years, paint contractor, native of England, but
resident of Corsicana practically all of his life, died suddenly
Saturday night about 8:30 o'clock and the funeral services were
conducted Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock from the family residence,
403 East Second avenue, with interment in
Oakwood cemetery.
He was a member of Corsicana Lodge No. 63, I. O. O. F., and many
members of the local lodge attended the funeral services.
Surviving are his wife, and two sons, B. V. Piper and L. D. Piper,
all of Corsicana.
Notes:
Bertram Van Piper
May 2, 1892 - May 2, 1946
WELL KNOWN LOCAL RESIDENT DIED IN VETERANS HOSPITAL
Bertram V. Piper, aged 55 years, 2216 Park Row, well known
Corsicanan, died in the Veterans� Hospital at Lisbon, near Dallas,
early Friday morning. Piper had been ill for several months, having
suffered a heart attack while on a visit in Waco. He underwent the
amputation of a leg several weeks ago. Mr. Piper was born May 2,
1891.
Piper was a watchmaker here for many years following his return from
World War I.
Surviving are his wife, Corsicana; mother, Mrs. A. H. Piper,
Corsicana; and a brother, Durward Piper, now a patient in the
Veteran�s Hospital at Waco.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Griffin Funeral Home will direct.
Notes:
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FUNERAL RITES FOR BERTRAM V. PIPER SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Funeral services for Bertram V. Piper, aged 55 years, who died
Friday morning in the Veterans� Hospital at Lisbon, near Dallas,
will be held from the family home, 2216 Park Row, Sunday afternoon
at 3 o'clock. Burial will be in
Oakwood cemetery. The
rites will be conducted by Inman Douglas, Dallas, reader, Christian
Science. The Knight of Pythias will have charge of the rites at the
grave.
A native of Corsicana, Piper was a watchmaker here for many years
and was a prominent Knight of Pythias. He served in World War 1 as a
corporal in the infantry.
Surviving are his wife, of Corsicana; mother, Mrs. A. H. Piper,
Corsicana; a brother, L. D. Piper, Waco; and a niece Miss Nellie
Beth Piper, San Angelo.
Pallbearers will be W. B. Waddell, L. O. Larrison, M. H. Statham,
Edwin C. Mueller, C. B. Hatley, Monroe Hurley, Glen Rogers and C. E.
McWilliams.
Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Knights of Pythias
Lodge and friends of the family.
Griffin Funeral Home will direct.
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Notice Knights of Pythias.
All members of Corsicana Lodge No. 6, Knight of Pythias, are
requested to attend the funeral of Knight B. V. Piper at 3 o'clock
Sunday afternoon.
I. J. Bigony, CC.
C. B. Haley, K. R. and S.
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FUNERAL RITES HELD SUNDAY
AFTERNOON FOR B. V. PIPER
Funeral services for Bertram V. Piper, aged 55 years, who died
Friday in the Veterans� Hospital at Lisbon, were held from the
family home, 2216 Park Row, Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Burial
was in Oakwood cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Inman Douglas, Dallas, reader, Christian
Science. Knights of Pythias had charge of the services at the grave.
A native of Corsicana, Piper was a well-known watchmaker here for
many years. He served in World War 1 as a corporal in the infantry
and was prominent in Knight of Pythias circles.
Surviving are his wife, of Corsicana; mother, Mrs. A. H. Piper,
Corsicana; a brother, L. D. Piper, Waco; and a niece Miss Nellie
Beth Piper, San Angelo.
Pallbearers were W. B. Waddell, L. O. Larrison, M. H. Statham, Edwin
C. Mueller, C. B. Hatley, Monroe Hurley, Glen Rogers and C. E.
McWilliams.
Honorary pallbearers were members of the Knights of Pythias Lodge
and friends of the family.
Griffin Funeral Home directed.
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Out-of-Town Friends, Relatives Attended B. V. Piper Funeral
Out-of-town relatives and friends in attendance at the funeral of
the late B. V. Piper on Sunday afternoon were Mr. and Mrs. Dan
Fannin, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jilam, Mrs. K. E. Fannin, Mrs. H. N.
Fannin, Miss Frances Fannin, Mrs. G. Primm Harris, Mr. and Mrs.
Douglas Johnson and daughter of Waco; Mr. and Mrs. Horace Pelton,
Mrs. Gilbert Robinson, Floy Laws, Mrs. Zula Douglas, Mr. and Mrs.
Cleveland and Mrs. Mary Thomas of Dallas; Mrs. L. D. Piper and
daughter, Nellie Beth of San Angelo; Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Edson of
Rusk.
Notes:
Leslie Derwent Piper
Nov 23, 1894 - 1952
Derwent Piper Dies At Legion
L. Derwent, Piper, 55, native of Corsicana, died in the Veterans�
Hospital at Legion, Texas, Wednesday afternoon.
Piper, a veteran of World War 1, was the son of the late Mr. and
Mrs. A. H. Piper, pioneer residents of Corsicana.
Surviving are his wife of San Angelo; a daughter, Mrs. J. L.
Colquitt, Ozona; two grandsons, Kellum and Jay Colquitt, both of
Ozona, and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held from the Griffin chapel at 2 p.m.
Friday.
Notes:
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Derwent Piper Services Friday
Funeral services for L. Derwent Piper, 55, who died in the Veterans�
Administration Hospital at Legion Wednesday afternoon, were held at
2 p.m. Friday from the Griffin chapel.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Matthew H. Arnold, pastor of the
Westminister Presbyterian church. Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery.
Piper was a native of Corsicana, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A.
H. Piper, pioneer Corsicana residents. He had resided in West Texas
for a number of years. He was a veteran of
World War I.
Surviving are his wife, San Angelo; a daughter, Mrs. J. L. Colquitt,
Ozona, and two grandsons, Kellum and Jay Colquitt, both of Ozona,
and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Percy McKinney, Roy Thompson, C. L. Terry, Richard
Parker, Adolph Levenmann and Luther Larrison.
Notes:
Edward O. Bird
Apr 1, 1855 - Dec 28, 1928
NATIVE OF NAVARRO COUNTY PASSED AWAY SUDDENLY FRIDAY
E. O. BIRD DIES AT HOME OF HIS SISTER, MRS. C. B. SUTHERLAND
E. O. Bird, aged 73 years, native of Navarro county, and former
resident of Commerce and Paris, died suddenly here Friday morning at
8:15 o'clock at the residence of his sister, Mrs. C. B. Sutherland,
502 North Beaton street. He had been in failing health for several
years, but was not thought to be in serious condition. A few minutes
before he was found dead he had gotten out of bed and secured a
drink of water.
Mr. Bird was formerly a blacksmith. He was born near Eureka and
lived in this county until he was grown. He lived at Commerce for a
number of years, but had resided in Corsicana for twenty-odd years.
Surviving are two sons, W. H. Bird, Midland, and Mark Bird, Los
Angeles, Cal.; two daughters, Mrs. C. Shelton, Milan, Tenn., and
Mrs. J. D. Gee, Paris, Texas; three sisters, Mrs. C. B. Sutherland,
Mrs. B. G. Harris and Mrs. E. R. Sharp, all of Corsicana, and
numerous other relatives.
Funeral services will be held some time Saturday afternoon with
interment in Oakwood.
Sutherland Undertaking Company has charge of the funeral.
Notes:
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NATIVE OF COUNTY BURIED IN OAKWOOD DIED SUDDENLY
Funeral services for E. O. Bird, aged 73 years, native of Navarro
county and former resident of Commerce, who died suddenly at home of
his sister, Mrs. C. R. Sutherland, 501 North Beaton street Friday
morning at 9:15 o'clock shortly after he had gotten out of bed for a
drink of water, were held Saturday afternoon from the Sutherland
residence at 3:30 o'clock with interment in
Oakwood cemetery. The
funeral services were conducted by Rev. P. Martin Baker, pastor of
the Third Avenue Presbyterian church. Mr. Bird was born near Eureka.
Surviving are two sons, W. H. Bird, Midland; Mark Bird, Los Angeles,
Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. C. Shelton, Milan, Tenn.; Mrs. J. D.
McGee, Paris; three sisters, Mrs. C. B. Sutherland, Mrs. B. G.
Harris and Mrs. E. R. Sharp, all of Corsicana, and numerous other
relatives.
Mr. Bird was a retired blacksmith.
Pallbearers were F. C. Paul, Allen Edens, Mit Sowell, Perry
McCammon, John S. Murchison and Arthur Caldwell.
Notes:
Alford Phillips
Jan 1, 1891 - Dec 15, 1928
FORMER CORSICANA MAN DIED SATURDAY BURIAL IN OAKWOOD
Alfred Phillips, aged 37 years, formerly of Corsicana, died at
Luling, Texas, Saturday night at 9:20 o'clock and his body reached
Corsicana Monday morning at 6:30 o'clock. The funeral services were
conducted Monday afternoon at 3:15 o'clock from the Sutherland
Undertaking Parlors with interment in
Oakwood cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, parents, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Phillips, of
Shreveport, La., several brothers and sisters and other relatives.
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Monday, December 17, 1928 - submitted by
Diane Richards
Former Resident Corsicana Buried Monday Afternoon
Funeral services for Alfred Phillips, aged 37 years, formerly of
Corsicana, who died in Luling, Texas, Saturday night, were held from
the Sutherland Undertaking Parlors Monday afternoon at 3:15 o'clock
with interment in Oakwood cemetery. The body reached Corsicana early
Monday morning.
Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Phillips,
Shreveport, La., wife, several brothers and sisters.
Notes:
Jeffrey Dean Brown
Mar 5, 1967 - Jun 29, 2017
 Jeffrey
Dean Brown, 50, of Corsicana passed away Thursday, June 29,
2017 in Corsicana. He was born March 5, 1967.
Visitation will be held from noon to 7 p.m. Friday, June 7,
2017 at M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 8,
2017 at Kelly's Temple located at 501 N. Third St., in
Corsicana. Pastor Erma Waites serves as officiant and elder
Billy Joe Kelly will bring the eulogy.
Interment will follow at
Woodland Memorial
Park Cemetery.
Arrangements made by M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals.
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Notes:
Arvie Lee Bamburg
Feb 19, 1944 - Jul 3, 2017
 Arvie
Lee Bamburg of Barry passed away at his home Monday, July 3,
2017 at the age of 73 after a battle with cancer. He was
born Feb. 19, 1944 in Mesa, Arizona to Arvie Daniel and Eva
Faye Bamburg. Arvie was a member of Trinity Assembly of God
Church in Corsicana. Arvie had four loves, his Savior Jesus
Christ, his family, chickens and mowing.
Arvie was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, two
sisters, and his grandson Brandon.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Marie; son Robert
and daughter-in-law, Amy; three sisters, Eloise Anders and
her husband Derrell, Pat Claxton and husband Jeffrey, and
Shirley Miller; one brother, Danny and his wife Carolyn, and
a number of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 6, 2017 at
Trinity Assembly of God Church located at 109 FM 2452 in
Corsicana. Funeral services to follow at 11 a.m.
Interment will follow at
Younger Cemetery.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
Velma Marie (Gordon)
Wilton
Oct 25, 1929 - Jul 6, 2017
 Velma
Marie Gordon Wilton passed from this life to her eternal
home on Thursday, July 6, 2017. Marie, as she preferred to
be called, had given her heart to Jesus when she was 13 at
the First Baptist Church of Corsicana.
Marie was the daughter and 12th child of May Sue Hanson
Gordon and Samuel Oscar Gordon. She grew up in Oak Valley
and attended junior high and high
school in Corsicana, graduating in 1948. She attended
Navarro Jr. College and finished her nurse's training at
John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth.
Marie was married to Donald P. Wilton on Oct. 2, 1952 at the
First Baptist Church of Corsicana. They had a daughter,
Katherine Marie Wilton Akin, and two sons, Donald Edward
Wilton and Vernon Franklin Wilton.
She ended her nursing career at Navarro Regional Hospital in
1992 after 18 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald P. Wilton,
her daughter Katherine Marie Wilton Akin, her parents and
her 11 siblings.
She is survived by her two sons, Edward and Vernon, four
granddaughters and three great-grandsons.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July
11, 2017 at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery, with Rev. Danny Reeves of
First Baptist Church officiating. Deacons of First Baptist
Church will serve as pallbearers.
Her family would like to thank First Baptist Church for
their many visits, cards and giving her the opportunity to
take the Lord's Supper. Also a sincere and never ending
gratitude to Mercy Hospice for their wonderful care. We
could not have kept her at home without them.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Willie Ruth Carter
Jun 28, 1944 - Jun 28, 2017
 Willie
Ruth Carter, 73, of Corsicana peacefully transitioned
mid-afternoon at her home surrounded by family and friends
on her birthday, June 28, 2017.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday July 8,
2017 at Bethel A.M.E. Church, 104 N. Fourth St., Corsicana.
The Repass will be held at 409 N. 3rd Street, Corsicana, TX.
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Notes:
Howard Taft "Buddy"
Miller, Jr.
Oct 26, 1937 - Jun 27, 2017
 Howard
Taft Miller, Jr., "Buddy," 79, of Chennyboro passed away
Tuesday, June 27, 2017.
He was born Oct. 26, 1937 in Timothy Community, Navarro
County.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 7,
2017 at M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 8,
2017 at Sixth Avenue Baptist Church located at 125 S. Fifth
St., in Corsicana
where bishop k.d. Davis serves as pastor.Pastor David Wilson
will officiate and elder Billy Joe Kelly will give the
eulogy.
Interment will follow at
Silent Grove
Cemetery in Chennyboro.
Arrangements made by M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals. |
Notes:
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Howard Taft Miller, Jr., "Buddy," 79, of Chennyboro passed away
Tuesday, June 27, 2017.
He was born Oct. 26, 1937 in Timothy Community, Navarro County.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 7, 2017 at
M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 8, 2017
at Sixth Avenue Baptist Church located at 125 S. Fifth St., in
Corsicana
where bishop k.d. Davis serves as pastor.Pastor David Wilson
will officiate and elder Billy Joe Kelly will give the eulogy.
Interment will follow at Silent Grove Cemetery in Chennyboro.
Arrangements made by M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals.Howard Taft
Miller, Jr., "Buddy," 79, of Chennyboro passed away Tuesday,
June 27, 2017. He was born Oct. 26, 1937 in Timothy Community,
Navarro County. Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday,
July 7, 2017 at M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals. Funeral services
will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Sixth Avenue
Baptist Church located at 125 S. Fifth St., in Corsicana where
bishop k.d. Davis serves as pastor.Pastor David Wilson will
officiate and elder Billy Joe Kelly will give the eulogy.
Interment will follow at
Silent Grove Cemetery
in Chennyboro. Arrangements made by M.R. Smith Parlor for
Funerals.
Notes:
- h/o Gloria Jeannetta
(Bradford) Miller; s/o Howard Taft Miller, Sr. & Ida
(Brown) Miller
Carolyn Ann (Hawkins)
Pate
Mar 19, 1938 - Jun 30, 2017
 Carolyn
Ann (Hawkins) Pate, 79, passed away in Kerens Friday, June
30, 2017.
Carolyn was born in Kerens March 19, 1938 to J. B. and
Maggie (Fletcher) Hawkins. She grew up in Kerens and
graduated from
Kerens High School in 1956. On June 8, 1956 she married
Don Pate and they made their home in Kerens.
She was a devoted wife and mother who loved to cook and her
family was the light of her life. She was a member of the
Presbyterian Church in Kerens.
She was preceded in death by her parents, J. B. "Cap" and
Maggie Hawkins, husband of 59 years, Don Pate, son Darrell
Pate and brothers, Clifford Hawkins and Charles Hawkins.
She is survived by a daughter, Darla Crawford;
grandchildren, Carol Pate, Chance Massey, Matt Massey,
Krystle Massey, Taylor Massey, Cody Crawford and Ashley
Pate; great-grandchildren, Kennedi Milligan, Ryan Milligan,
Ava Massey, Easton Massey, Elijah Harris, Alivyah Harris,
Madilynn Campos and Kinsley Massey and one brother, Garland
Hawkins.
Memorial graveside services will be held at a later date in
Prairie Point
Cemetery. |
Notes:
David Gregory "Greg" Rose
Aug 24, 1963 - Jun 6, 2017
 Mr.
David Gregory "Greg" Rose, 53, of Corsicana passed away
Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at his residence in Corsicana.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
Friday, June 9, 2017 at Corley Funeral Home. Graveside
services followed by military honors will be held at 10:00
a.m. Saturday, June 10, 2017 at the
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery with his nephews, Jason and
Bryan Thomas officiating.
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David Gregory (Greg) Rose, 53, of Corsicana passed away
Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at his home. Greg was born August 24, 1963
to David (Bud) and Elna Rose in Dallas, Texas.
Greg will be lovingly remembered for his likable,
fun-loving, witty personality. He has always been inquisitive
and mechanically inclined, even taking apart his toy cars to
work on them.
Greg graduated from
Blooming Grove High School in 1981 and served in the
U.S. Air Force from November
1985 to January 1990. He held the rank of sergeant and served as
a Visual Information Equipment Maintenance Specialist. Greg
graduated Summa Cum Laude from Tyler Junior College with an
Associate of Applied Science in Heating, Air Conditioning, and
Refrigeration Technology in May 2014 and was also a licensed
apprentice plumber.
Greg was employed by VA Hospital in Waco. He leaves behind a
family of co-workers.
Greg was member of Second Avenue Missionary Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, David and Lois
Rose and Traynham and Martha Moore.
He is survived by his parents Bud & Elna of Corsicana, two
sisters Jeanne Thomas and husband Mark of Eureka and Leigh Moore
and husband Jarrod of Mildred; nephews and nieces, Bryan Thomas
of Ennis, Jason Thomas of Ennis and fianc� Katie Gardner of
Huntsville, Logan, Blaire, and Bree Bates of Mildred, Jude and
Parker Moore of Mildred. He is also survived by a number of
aunts, uncles, cousins and friends; as well as, man�s best
friend and beloved companion, Hercules.
Visitation will be held Friday, June 9, 2017 at Corley
Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Graveside service will be
held Saturday, June 10, 2017 at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery at 10:00 am, with his nephews
Jason and Bryan Thomas officiating.
Pallbearers will be Mark Thomas, Jarrod Moore, Bryan Thomas,
Jason Thomas, Logan Bates, and Jeff Rose. Honorary pallbearer is
Parker Moore and Jude Moore.
Greg�s heart was with the people that were homeless and in
need. Donations may be made to the Salvation Army 212 E. 1st
Ave., Corsicana, Texas.Notes:
- s/o David Miller "Bud" Rose
& Elna Beth (Moore) Rose
Ida Pauline (Thompkins)
Unger
Mar 31, 1931 - Jun 3, 2017
 Ida
P. Unger, 86, of Waco passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017.
Visitation will be held from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday,
June 8, 2017 at Corley Funeral Home.
Graveside service will follow at 3 p.m. at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery with Dr. Mark Luera
officiating.
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Notes:
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Ida Pauline Unger, 86, of Waco passed away on Saturday, June
3, 2017. She was born on March 31, 1931 in Corsicana, Texas
to James B. and Lillie Thompkins
She enjoyed cooking for her family and friends and was an
avid Texas Rangers fan. She was always willing to help
anyone in need and was known to be more of �mom� to everyone
she knew. She retired from Nursing and was also known as the
�neighborhood nurse� as close friends and neighbors would
come to her with all their ailments for her to remedy. Her
love and devotion to those around her will be greatly
missed.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband,
Raymond A. Unger; son, Calvin Ray Unger; 2 brothers, and 1
sister.
She is survived by her sons, Ronald Unger and wife Janice of
Waco, TX, Kenneth Unger and wife Laura of Lorena, TX, and
Kevin Unger and wife Jamie of Venus, TX; special daughters,
Peggy Davidson and Mitzi Culverhouse; 9 grandchildren and 13
great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 8, 2017 from
12:30pm to 2:30pm. Graveside service will follow at 3:00pm
at Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery.
Notes:
- w/o Raymond Alton
Unger; d/o James B. Thompkins & Lillie Emma (Seale)
Thompkins
Maggie Faye (Brown)
Brown
Feb 8, 1932 - May 28, 2017
 Maggie
Faye Brown, 85, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017 in Kaufman.
She was born February 8, 1932 in Purdon to R.L. and Gladys
Brown.
She worked 10 years at Sears taking catalog orders. She was
a homemaker enjoying cooking and crocheting.
She is preceded in death by her husband Cecil Lloyd Brown,
parents, and siblings Peggy Morris, Laverne Smith, Albert
Brown and Russell Brown.
She is survived by her two sons, Curtis Brown and wife Beth,
Robert Brown and wife Ruth. Nine grandchildren and seven
great grandchildren. Two sisters and one brother, Lorene
Sykes, Charlie Brown and Hazel Watson. She is also survived
by numerous extended family members.
Visitation will be 6-8 pm Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10 am
Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home with
Rev. Robert Barnett from St. Luke's United Methodist Church
officiating. Burial will follow at
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery. |
Notes:
Carnell Solomon
abt 1931 - Jun 6, 2017
Carnell Solomon, 86, of Corsicana
passed away Tuesday, June 6 , 2017.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Bennie G.
Adair Memorial Chapel-Scott Funeral Home with minister Billy Hubbard
officiating.
Arrangments by Scott Funeral Home
Notes:
Warent Clark Hawthorne
abt 1931 - May 30, 2017
Warent Clark Hawthorne, 86, of Corsicana passed away Tuesday,
May 30, 2017 at Keren Care Center.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 10, 2017 at
Bennie G. Adair Chapel- Scott Funeral Home with bishop k.d.
Davis, Sr., officiating.
Arrangements made by Scott Funeral Home.
Notes:
David Gene Cofield
Oct 4, 1945 - May 24, 2017
David Gene Cofield passed away peacefully at the age of 71
May 24, 2017 at the VA hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana. He
graduated Mildred High School in 1964.
David served his country for two years in
Vietnam in the Army
where he met the love of his life and was married for almost
50 years to Alice Wheat Cofield. David was an amazing man
that loved his wife, his family, his country, his work, and
most of all his God.
He was preceded in death by father Benny Cofield; mother
Irene Cofield Laube; step-father Barney Laube; sister Merile
Johnson, brother-in-law CW Johnson and daughter Jenifer
Murray.
David is survived by his wife Alice Cofield; sister Dorthy
Weaver; brother-in-law Keith Weaver; daughter Melinda Owen;
son-in-law Greg Owen; son-in-law Glen Murray; daughter Cindy
Cole; son-in-law Daniel Cole; daughter Rebecca Cofield;
grandchildren Chris Owen, Carmen Owen, Mary Cofield, Joshua
Cole, Mykala Owen, Kaleb Cole; great-grandchild Blaze Davlos
and nephew Greg Johnson.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. June 3, 2017 at
St. Matthews Catholic Church 2800 Pine Tree Rd. Longview, Tx
75604.
The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors in the
Comfort Care Unit at the VA for all of the loving care they
gave to David.
Notes:
Edna Mae
(Whatley) Carmichael
Feb 24, 1944 - Jun 7, 2017
Edna Mae Carmichael, 73, of Purdon passed away
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Heritage Oaks West in
Corsicana. She was born Feb. 24, 1944 in Dallas.
Visitation with the family will be held from 1 to 3 p.m.
Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Linda Nell (Threet) VanderLaan Holley
Aug 30, 1948 - Jun 9, 2017
 Linda
Nell Threet VanderLaan Holley was born on Aug. 30, 1948 in
Corsicana to Walker and Agnus (Rodgers) Threet. She loved
going on cruises, boating, fishing and spending time on her
house boat, but her true love was spending time with her
sisters and family.
Linda had a great sense of humor and she owned and operated
Linda Nell's Lounge until her retirement.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Billy
and Caleb Threet; sister, Kitty Spurgeon; husband, Jim F.
Holley and her son, Joseph Timothy VanderLaan.
Survivors include her daughter, Kerstin VanderLaan; sisters,
Beweeta Gazaway, Patsy Knott, Marquita Minick, Sue Heaton
and Nancy Northern and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and
dear friends.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 13,
2017 at Connally-Compton Funeral Directors in Waco.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 14,
2017 at Connally-Compton Funeral Director Chapel.
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Notes:
Michael
Anthony "Mike" Coaster
Jul 21, 1966 - Jun 11, 2017
 Michael
Anthony "Mike" Coaster, 50, passed away Sunday, June 11,
2017 in Corsicana. He was born on July 21, 1966 in Fort
Worth.
Visitation will be held from noon to 7 p.m. Friday, June 16,
2017 at M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 11,
2017 at Rollin Hill Christian Academy located at 4545 S.
Riverside Dr., in Fort Worth. Superintendent R.L. Jordan
serves as pastor and pastor Earnest Sample will serve as
eulogist.
Arrangements made by M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals.
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Notes:
Charity
Elizabeth "Liz" Stovall
Apr 5, 1945 - Jun 10, 2017
Charity Elizabeth "Liz" Stovall passed away
Saturday June 10, 2017 in Corsicana. She was
born April 5, 1945 in Savannah Gerogia.
Liz was a member of Second Avenue Missionary
Baptist Church and a lover of animals.
She was preceded in death by her parents,
Corbett and Pearl Williams, her son Douglas
Barton and her step-children, James Stovall
and Kerri Nodine Stovall.
Liz is survived by her husband, Dennis D.
Stovall; children, Allyson Springer and her
husband Randy of Newton, Iowa and their son
Reed Shepard of Camp Pendleton, California;
David Barton and his wife Lynda and their
children Nick and Mariah Barton of
Brentwood, Tennessee; step-children, Nola
Evans of Burnet, Wylie Evans of Corsicana,
Bill Evans of Conroe, Stephan Stovall and
Joyce of Mansfield, Vallory Leech and Duke
Chenault of Hackberry, Louisiana and Denise
and Ed Brassart of Arlington. She is also
survived by her sister Cheryl Ange and her
husband, Doug of Buckingham, Virginia, and
her brother Lawrence Counts and Rhonda of
Savannah Georgia and many nieces and nephews
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Friday, June 16, 2017 at the Second Avenue
Missionary Baptist Church in Corsicana.
Notes:
Lucius James White
Sep 8, 1929 - Jun 15, 2017
 Lucius
James White was born Sept. 8, 1929 at Baptist Hospital in
Houston to Lucius Jefferson White and Hortense Bell White.
He passed away June 15, 2017, in San Antonio. Jim, as he was
known to everyone, grew up moving around Texas oil towns as
his father worked for Magnolia Pipeline Company. He worked
on the pipelines himself as a young person.
He met Margaret Ann Fowler, at the First Baptist Church in
Corsicana and they married Oct. 10, 1953. He received his
bachelors and masters degrees from the University of North
Texas and taught school in Beaumont before entering the Air
Force during the Korean Conflict.
After leaving the Air Force, Jim worked for Mobil Oil
Company in Dallas. He then attended Southwestern Baptist
Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, where he received a
Masters in Religious Education. He earned a Doctorate in
Education from the University of North Texas.
He spent his life serving God, sharing the Gospel message
with everyone he met, ministering to those in hospitals and
prisons, holding Bible studies in his home with his wife,
feeding those who were hungry, and providing educational
resources and clothing and other necessities to those in
need.
He served as a minister of Christ's church at Town East
Baptist Church in Mesquite, the Hill Baptist Church in
Augusta, Georgia, Woodstock Park Baptist Church in
Jacksonville, Florida, Sharpstown Baptist Church in Houston,
and the Anchor in Surfside Beach. He helped start Northwest
Academy, Bellaire Christian Academy and Rosehill Christian
School, all in the Houston area and served as the first
headmaster of each. He was also the headmaster for Second
Baptist school in Houston, Dallas Christian Academy, and
Brazoria Christian Academy. He was always known very
affectionately as "Dr. White."
After retiring from paid work, his spent 25 years
volunteering with Christian groups and traveling. He spent
time working with the Canadian Baptist Seminary, and working
with mission groups in Africa and China, teaching and
preaching. He served as interim pastor at churches in towns
around Athens and Malakoff. He loved to teach the Bible,
holding Bible studies at his home and in church. His faith
in God and devotion to prayer were defining characteristics
of his life. He always believed that God supplied all of his
needs and taught his children as well as those in his
Christian schools and Bible studies, that loving God was the
most important thing of all.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ann just short
of their 60th wedding anniversary. He is survived by his
children, Lyn Farrell and husband Brian, Cindy McFarland and
husband, Dr. Michael McFarland, Jeff White and wife, Leslie
White.
He is also survived by 10 grandchildren: Margaret Farrell
Lamar, Katherine Farrell Foote, David Farrell, John Farrell,
Ethan Farrell, Amanda McFarland Fitzhugh, Luke White, Thomas
White, James White and Elizabeth White and five great
grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 23,
2017 at
Huckabee-Tomlinson Funeral Home in Malakoff.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 24,
2017 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations should be sent to Voice of the
Martyrs. |
Notes:
Hazel Marie (Watson) Furra
Feb 29, 1936 - Jun 11, 2017
Hazel Furra of Corsicana passed
away at home Sunday morning,
June 11, 2017. She was born Feb.
29, 1936 in Pinkston to Ernest
Watson and Fannie Bell Watson.
She was employed with the United
States Postal Service for 25
years.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Noel Furra; brothers,
Dickie Watson and Billy Watson;
her parents, Ernest and Fannie
Watson and one grandson, Jordan
Richards.
She is survived by her children,
Donna Richards and husband David
of Corsicana and Doug Furra and
wife Janice of Dallas; four
grandchildren, Brook Anderson
and husband Matt of Corsicana,
Meredith Armstrong and husband
Brandon of Blooming Grove,
Thomas Furra of Dallas and Kyle
Furra of Dallas; three great
grandchildren and sister, Lynn
Whitsitt of Emmett. She is also
survived by special cousins,
Marcia Lou Braly and husband
John and numerous nieces,
nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held from 6
to 8 p.m. Monday, June 12, 2017
at Griffin - Roughton Funeral
Home.
Funeral service will be held at
2 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2017 in
the Chapel at Griffin - Roughton
Funeral Home.
Interment will follow at
Dresden Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Kyle Furra,
Brandon Armstrong, Matt
Anderson, Shane Richards, Merk
Watson and Wade Braly.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home
Notes:
Mary Louise
(Lowrimore) Gardner
May 5, 1924 - Jun 10, 2017
Dawson High School
Mary Louise (Lowrimore) Gardner, 93, of Milford and formerly of
Dawson, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017 in Kilgore. Mary was
born May 5, 1924 in Dawson to Charles Marvin Lowrimore and Annie
Gould (Sims) Lowrimore. She lived most of her life in the Dawson
and Milford areas and was a graduate of Dawson High School and
attended Business College in Waco.
Mary worked for several oil field equipment companies including
Wheelock Oil Company in Corsicana and Joy Petroleum Equipment in
Waxahachie. She enjoyed being outdoors especially working in her
yard, sharing with friends and family her love for baking and
loved her dogs. She was a lifetime member of First United
Methodist Church of Dawson.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Clyde
Olin Gardner.
She is survived by her three sisters, Lois Martin of Coleman,
Charleene Taylor and husband, Lowell of Corsicana and Sue Ellen
Blazewicz of Lake Dallas and numerous nieces and nephews and
other extended family members and many, many friends.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, June
13, 2017 at Wade Funeral Home in Hubbard. Funeral services are
set to follow at Wade Funeral Chapel with her nephew, Dr. Jim
Martin, officiating.
Interment will follow in Dawson Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be nephews Charles Taylor, Larry Taylor, Dr.
Mark Martin, Dr. Joel Martin, Jerry Blazewicz and great-nephews
Logan Taylor and Landon Taylor.
Memorials may be made in Mary's memory to
Dawson Cemetery, P.O.
Box 126, Dawson, Texas 76639.
Arrangements by Wade Funeral Home, Hubbard.
Notes:
Garry Kyle Wilson
Oct 6, 1952 - May 4, 2017
Garry Kyle Wilson was called home to be with the Lord
Thursday, May 4, 2017. He was born in El Paso Oct. 6, 1952
to Joe Alfred (Fritz) and Ruth Wilson.
Garry loved being outdoors fishing and enjoying the
wildlife. He also loved playing Dominoes. He graduated from
Robert E. Lee High School in San Antonio in 1971 and served
his country in the United States Army from 1974 to 1978 and
the following two years in the National Guard.
Garry traveled throughout the countryside until he decided
to move to North Carolina to stay with his sister, Lee. He
resided there for many years until he lost his battle with
Cancer.
Garry leaves behind a daughter, Jennifer W. Casanova and
husband Brandon, and a granddaughter and a grandson residing
in New Braunfels; sister, Lee W. Crowell and husband Mike,
residing in Charlotte, North Carolina; brother, Steve Wilson
and wife JoAnna of San Antonio and sister Dana Wilson of
Kerrville.
A graveside service for family and friends will be held at
11 a.m. Saturday, June 24, 2017 at the
Dawson Cemetery
located at 398 N. Third St., off of Hwy 31.
Notes:
Beulah (Anderson)
Grayson
Jul 22, 1861 - Apr 24, 1928
Streetman Woman Buried Wednesday
WORTHAM, April 28.�Mrs. Will Grayson died at her home in
Streetman, Tuesday, and the remains were interred in the
Birdston
cemetery Wednesday. She was a pioneer resident of
Freestone county.
Surviving are two sons, Leslie and Raymond Grayson, both
of Streetman; four daughters, Mrs. Mat Cole, Plainview;
Mrs. Dixie Thompson, Dallas; Mrs. Dexter Hamilton,
Dallas; and Mrs. Gilbert Milner of Streetman.
Notes:
John Wesley
Middleton
Apr 21, 1853 - Jun 29, 1928
Aged Man Dies Near Kerens Last Friday
KERENS, July 5.�(Spl.)�J. W. Middleton, aged 75
years, passed away at his home on the Harry
Stubblefield farm, 2 � miles east of Kerens, Friday
afternoon at six o'clock, and his body was sent to
Streetman for burial Saturday.
Mr. Middleton has resided on the Stubblefield farm
about three years and was known as a good citizen by
his many acquaintances. He is survived by his wife
and several grown children.
Notes:
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IN MEMORY.
J. W. Middleton was born Apr. 21, 1853, died
June 29, 1928.
Mrs. Middleton was born in Summerville Ga., in
which state he resided until 1898. He then moved
to Louisiana, where he resided two years. He
came to Purdon, Texas, in 1900, living in the
surrounding community until about two years ago,
when he moved four miles east of Kerens.
He professed religion in 1908 and joined the
Missionary Baptist church at Purdon. He followed
his Lord in baptism.
Mr. Middleton was married to Miss Nannie
Hutcheson, July 25, 1875, to which union 13
children were born, six of whom preceded him in
death. Seven are still living, four boys and
three girls; W. C. Middleton, Kerens; R. H.
Middleton, Kerens; G. C. Middleton, Streetman;
Mrs. Mary Dycus, Kerens; G. E. Middleton, Barry;
Mrs. Lyda Evans, Dallas; Mrs. Hattie Stringer,
Dawson. He is also survived by his widow, Mrs.
Nannie Middleton. All are left to mourn his
death.
Another link is broken, but a chain is forming
in a better land.
The vacancy in our hearts and home can never
more be filled, so let us place our faith in his
Savior, who is able to deliver whosoever cometh
to him.
His favorite and comforting chapter was the 14th
Chapter of St. John. He put his trust in the
Lord and said he was ready to go. Even anxious
to escape his suffering.
His remains were laid to rest in the
Birdston cemetery Saturday, June 30, 1928,
at Streetman.
A FRIEND.
Notes:
Corinne Bartlett "Kin Gal" (Harper) Patrick
Feb 5, 1946 - Jun 4, 2017
 Corinne
Harper Patrick, age 71, lost her battle with cancer Sunday,
June 4, 2017. Corinne was born in Chatfield Feb. 5, 1946 to
WM "Son" and Bess Harper. She was known as "Kin Gal" to her
childhood friends and family.
Corinne lived to be a mom and grandma. She worked as an
office manager in the printing industry until her recent
diagnosis. Her greatest pleasures came from the
accomplishments of her kids and grandkids.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Bobby
who passed in 1985.
She is survived by her son and and daughter in-law, Roger
and Donna Kaye Patrick of Colleyville; two grandsons, Ryan,
age nine, and Rhett, age seven; ex-husband Raymond Patrick
of Frisco; two close cousins and their spouses, Nancy and
Jay Fry of Colleyville and David and Ginger Ellis of Katy.
To honor her life a service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday,
June 8, 2017 at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home in
Colleyville.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 9,
2017 in Chatfield. |
Notes:
Sarah
Louesther (Holifield) Mace-McGraw
Feb 4, 1921 - Jun 15, 2017
 Louesther
McGraw, 96, of Blooming Grove passed away Thursday, June 15,
2017 at Twilight Home. She was born on Feb. 4, 1921 in
Snyder, Texas to Charlie and Ella Mae Holifield.
She was a loving mother and grandmother. She owned and
operated McGraw Grocery in Blooming Grove for many years
until her retirement. She enjoyed decorating her yard and
won "Yard of the Month" numerous times. She enjoyed sewing
clothes for herself and her family as well as attending
church regularly whenever the doors were open.
She was preceded in death by husband, Dorsey McGraw; son,
Harold Don McGraw; daughter-in-law, Virginia McGraw;
sisters, Evelyn Falk, Aline Vest; brothers, J.B. Holifield
and Barny Gene Holifield.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda "Sis" Bray and
husband Bob; daughter-in-law, Barbara McGraw; grandchildren,
Ricky McGraw and wife Diane, Donna Bator and husband Ed,
Debbie McGraw, Patti Pitts and husband Jim, Kim Laywell and
husband Hank, and Robert Bray; great-grandchildren, Jeremy
Ware, Jamison Ware, Danny McGraw, Andrew McGraw, Landon
McGraw, Stephanie Bator, Whitney Brown, Brint Bray, Devan
Bray, Landry Laywell, Corben Bray; nine great
great-grandchildren as well as her sister, Buela Mae Cates.
Visitation will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2017
at
First Baptist Church of Blooming Grove with funeral service
to follow at 10 a.m. Officiating the service will be pastor
Grady Cashion. Interment will follow at
Rosehill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be the great-grandsons. Honorary
Pallbearers will the Deacons of First Baptist Church of
Blooming Grove. |
Notes:
Heather Geraldine
(Ireland) Manning
Oct 27, 1965 - Jun 11, 2017
 Heather
Ireland Manning, 51, of Corsicana passed away Sunday, June
11, 2017 at the East Texas Medical Center in Tyler.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
Thursday, June 15, 2017 with a Rosary service to be held at
7 p.m. at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel.
A Mass of Christin burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday,
June 16, 2017 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
with Father Marco Rangel officiating.
Interment will follow in
Calvary Cemetery.
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Notes:
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Heather Geraldine Ireland Manning, of Corsicana, Texas went
home to our Lord on June 11, 2017 and is now resting in His
arms. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving
family. She was 51 years old.
Heather was born October 27, 1965 in Bethesda, Maryland to
the late Richard and Mary Ireland. She was raised in a large
Catholic family of seven children. After leaving Maryland,
she moved to Idaho Falls, Idaho and ultimately settled in
Mansfield, Texas. There she met Billy Manning, the love of
her life, whom she was married to for 31 years. Together
they raised three beautiful and talented children, Joseph,
Sarah and Billy whom she was ever so proud. Heather was full
of life and infectiously happy. She brought joy to everyone
she met, from family members to complete strangers. Being
such a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, as well as her
love for others was the trademark of her beautiful life.
She is survived by her beloved husband William (Billy)
Manning of Corsicana, Texas, three children, Joseph Manning
and wife Jennifer of Mont Belvieu, Texas; Sarah Manning of
Waxahachie Texas, and LB Manning, USMC of Corsicana, Texas;
2 grandchildren; brothers Richard of Thurmont, Maryland,
William (Jane) of Frederick, Maryland, and John (Lisa) of
Louisville, Kentucky; sisters Shannon Magro (John) of
Frederick, Maryland and Kathleen Popores (Greg) of Wilton,
New Hampshire; and Kerry Ireland of Salisbury, Maryland.
She will be dearly missed and live forever in our hearts.
Heather gave of herself always�thinking of how to help
others before herself as our Lord taught us to do. Her
belief in serving is tied to her final gift on earth;
donating her strong loving heart, her pure lungs to breathe
the air she cherished, and her kidneys to purify the blood.
Heathers message of kindness and selfless giving will never
end or be forgotten.
A time of visitation will be held Thursday, 15 June from
6-8pm at Corley Funeral Home, 418 N. 13th, Corsicana, TX
75110 with a Rosary at 7pm with Deacon Lewis Palos
officiating. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday,
16 June at 11am at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church,
3000 W. State Hwy 22, Corsicana, Texas 75110 with Father
Marco Rangel officiating.
Pallbearers are Tom Manning, Ed Manning, Bob Manning,
Richard Ireland, William Ireland, John Ireland, John Magro
and Johnny Magro.
An Irish Blessing
Until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His
hand
�Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but
by the moments that take your breath away�
Notes:
- w/o William "Billy"
Manning; d/o Richard Ireland & Mary Ireland
-
Calvary Cemetery
Calvin Oscar Knauth
Oct 6, 1930 - Jun 14, 2017
 Calvin
O. Knauth of Eureka went to be with his Lord and Savior
Wednesday, June 14, 2017. He was born Oct. 6, 1930, in
Jarrell.
During his life he lived in Jarrell, Florence, San Marcos,
Dripping Springs and Eureka. His last 38 years were spent in
Eureka.
Calvin graduated high school from Florence ISD in 1947 and
then served in the U.S. Army as a sergeant in the Korean
War. He returned to attend
Navarro Junior College in
Corsicana in 1954, where he played baseball and met the love
of his life, Patricia Ann Formby. Calvin and Patty were
married on Aug. 26, 1955 at First Baptist Church, Corsicana
by Dr. William Shamburger and they moved to San Marcos to
continue their education.
Calvin holds Bachelor's of Science and Master of Arts
degrees from Southwest Texas State University as well as his
administrator's certificate from The University of Texas in
Austin. As an educator, he taught school in Kyle and Buda
for two years, and then served as Hayes County Assistant
School Superintendent for four years. He served as
superintendent of schools for Dripping Springs ISD for 16
years. Calvin ended his career in education by teaching his
final six years at Kerens ISD. He retired in 1986.
In 1979, Calvin and Patty left Dripping Springs and started
cattle ranching in Eureka. Calvin was later joined in the
cattle business and formed K & K Cattle Company with Kurt
and Michelle Knauth. The joy of his life was having his
children build homes on the ranch and raise his three
grandchildren so near him.
Calvin served as a deacon in First Baptist Church, San
Marcos; First Baptist Church, Dripping Springs and First
Baptist Church, Corsicana. He was a faithful, dedicated
servant of God and of his family. Calvin was a lifetime
member of the Texas State Teachers Association, and he
served as president of the Hays County Teachers Association.
He was a member of Navarro County Retired Teachers
Association.
Calvin was known to have a great sense of humor and he had a
love of wildlife and the outdoors. He was an avid sportsman
and fisherman, and he enjoyed bird-watching, barbecuing,
reading, and listening to gospel and classical music. He
enjoyed playing both "42" and dominos.
Calvin was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar Fritz and
Nora Mae (Glass) Knauth; grandchild Colton Lee Knauth,
sister Ruth Montgomery; and brothers Winifred "Wimpy" Knauth,
Edmund Knauth and Frederick "Fred" Knauth.
Calvin is survived by his wife of 61 years, Patty Formby
Knauth of Eureka; daughter Amy Knauth Cook and husband
Michael Cook of Eureka; son, Kurt Knauth, and wife Michelle
Knauth of Eureka; granddaughter Callie Cook; grandsons
Cooper Cook and Connor Knauth; sisters Hazel Brooking and
Ida Merideth; brothers Lee Roy Knauth (Marie), Robert Knauth
(Gwin), Kenneth Knauth (Deanie) and numerous nieces and
nephews and a host of friends.
Pallbearers will be Cooper Cook, Connor Knauth, Chuck Burns,
Lance Cook, Truett Lewis and Bill Roberts.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Ashcraft, Don Tekell,
Monte Trimble, Oak Cove Domino Group and the "42" Supper
Club
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 16,
2017 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 17,
2017 in First Baptist Church in Corsicana followed by the
burial at Eureka
Cemetery. Officiating will be Dr. Danny Reeves, Rev.
B.F. Risinger and Rev. Don Duvall.
Memorials can be made to Special Ministries at First Baptist
Church, 510 W. Collin, Corsicana, TX 75110 or to Eureka,
Mildred, Navarro and Richland Chambers Crime Watch, 8405 S.
Hwy. 287, Corsicana, TX 75109.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
Bernice (Parham) Bonner
Oct 14, 1927 - June 20, 2017
Bernice Bonner, formerly of Eureka, passed away in Corsicana
Tuesday morning, June 20, 2017 at the age of 89. She was born in
Mt. Pleasant Oct. 14, 1927 to Ira D. Parham and Lula Florence
Stevens Parham. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and
attended Business College in Tyler. She married James (Jim)
Bonner on July 5, 1956 in Mexia. Bernice was a member of the
Church of Christ and attended at North Beaton Church of Christ
in Corsicana.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister Evelyn Smith;
brother Carl Parham; son-in-law Don Ridge, and her husband of 49
years James (Jim) Bonner.
She is survived by her children Dennis Bonner and wife Pat of
Conroe Becky Ridge of Wortham and David Bonner and wife Beverly
of Eureka; grandchildren; William Bonner and wife Julie, Sarah
Heller and husband Colin, Ashlynne Floria, Chad Ridge, Joey
Ridge and wife Luci, James Bonner, Ashley Warren and husband
Cooper, Kasey Bonner and six great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdaym July 22, 2017
at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 23, 2017
in the Chapel at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home. Interment will
follow at Eureka Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Dennis Bonner, David Bonner, James Bonner,
Colin Heller, Coper Warren and Joey Ridge. Honorary pallbearer
will be Chad Ridge.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home
Notes:
James Julius Lumpkin Jr.
Mar 15, 1927 � Jan 28, 2011
James Julius Lumpkin Jr., 83, of Malakoff, TX, died Friday, January
28, 2011 in Athens, TX. Mr. Lumpkin was born March 15, 1927 in
Blooming Grove , TX to James Julius Lumpkin and Zadie Adaline Brown
Lumpkin.
He was a member of Faith Community Baptist Church and was a veteran
of the US Navy from 1945 to 1968.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Toshiko Lumpkin of Malakoff, TX;
two sons, James J III and wife Ellen Lumpkin of Roanoke, TX, Edward
L Lumpkin of Wills Point, TX; daughter, Tama A and husband James
Bankhead of Garland, TX; two sisters-in-law, Helen McLendon, Rosie
Nakamura; brother-in-law, Carl Affinoto; two cousins, Carr Pritchett
Jr., Fred W Griffin; and eight grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Julius and Zadie
Adaline Lumpkin.
Services will be held at Faith Community Baptist Church, Saturday,
February 5, 2011, 11:00 a.m. Bro. Dale Norris and Bro. Don Duvall,
officiating.
Under the direction of Tomlinson Funeral Home, Malakoff, TX.
Notes:
Linda Rea (Cochran) Ross
Dec 31, 1947 � May 30, 2010
Linda Cochran Ross of Austin, Texas, passed away on May 30, 2010,
around 12:30 a.m. Linda was born in Phillips, Texas on December 31,
1947. She was the daughter of Fred and Hila Cochran.
Linda was an educator in every aspect of her life. She worked as a
teacher in Tomball, Tex., Corsicana, Tex., Blooming Grove , Tex.,
and in Austin as well. Nature, the environment and her family were
her passions. She created countless handiworks for her friends and
family and never forgot a card for a special occasion.
She was married to Bobby Ross of Corsicana Texas, for 28 years and
together they had a daughter, Rebecca Ross Ramsey of Austin. Linda
is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Jim Groom of
Warren, VT.
A memorial service is planned for Sunday, July 11th at 3:00 p.m., at
Weed Corley Fish, 411 RR 620 South in Lakeway, Texas. A reception
for guests will precede the service from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. A second
service will be held in Corsicana, Texas, within the coming weeks.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Sierra Club in Linda's name
will be appreciated and may be sent to Weed Corley Fish. However, if
you would like to send flowers, please contact Michael Akila at
Floral Renaissance regarding floral arrangements. (512) 394-9959.
Notes:
- w/o Robert Nelson �Bobby�
Ross married Aug 8, 1970; d/o Clair Fred Cochran & Hila Algene
(Renick) Cochran (Bobby Ross was sheriff of Navarro County)
Billy Jack Edwards
May 10, 1937 - Jan 25, 2009
Billy Jack Edwards was born in his grandmother's house in Ireland,
Texas, on May 10, 1937. Following a courageous battle with liver
disease, he died surrounded by family in Round Rock, Texas, on
January 25, 2009.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnnie O'Dell Edwards and
Marjorie Marial "Lady" Wilson Edwards. He is survived by his wife of
48 years, Carol Ann Amberson Edwards of Round Rock; daughter,
Jacqueline "Jackie" Carol Edwards of La Grange; son, Stacey Scott
Edwards, wife Diane Marie Greene Edwards, children John Robert and
Bethany Ann of Morgan's Point Resort; sister, Wanda Jan Edwards of
Ft. Worth; and numerous relatives and friends.
Jack was awarded Bachelor of Science and Master of Education degrees
from Texas Wesleyan College and pursued a doctorate degree at North
Texas State University. A lifetime educator, he held teaching,
coaching or administrative positions in the Bridgeport, Jacksboro,
Blooming Grove and Moody Independent School Districts. He joined the
division of School Transportation at the Texas Education Agency in
1972 and retired as the division director in 1991.
On Friday, January 30 at 2:30 p.m., Jack's ashes will be interred at
the Edwards Ireland Cemetery in Ireland, Texas, where he joins a
host of ancestors on ranchland that was once owned by his great
grandfather. A celebration of his life will be held at First United
Methodist Church, 1004 N. Mays in Round Rock, Texas, on Saturday,
January 31 at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to the
First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1448, Round Rock, Texas,
78664 or to the charity of your choice.
Notes:
- Buried -Edwards Ireland
Cemetery, Ireland, Tx.
h/o Carol Ann (Amberson) Edwards; s/o Johnnie O�Dell Edwards &
Marjorie Marial �Lady� (Wilson) Edwards
Geraldine �Jerry�
(Smith) Thompson
Jul 8, 1923 - Feb 26, 2007
With great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Geraldine
"Jerry" Smith Thompson, wife, mother, grandmother and friend to
many. Jerry passed away on the evening of February 26, 2007,
surrounded by her loving family, after a short, but fierce battle
with glioblastoma.
Jerry was born in Covington, Texas on July 8, 1923, to Della Cowley
Smith and Robert Chapman Smith. She was raised in Covington and
attended Covington schools where she excelled in women's athletics
as a star basketball player and ultimately graduated valedictorian
of her class in 1940. She left Covington in the fall of 1940 to
attend the University of Texas where she pledged Alpha Delta Phi,
lived at Scottish Rite Dormitory, studied to become a teacher, and
met her future husband, Charles, on a blind date. As a child, her
upbringing was one of modest means, and she always took great pride
in having had the opportunity to attend The University of Texas. Her
heart was filled with gratitude that her parents made it possible
for her to earn a degree in Education. Her devotion to the
University of Texas sports program continued until her death. She
loved women's basketball and always attended the games until her
illness prevented her from doing so. She received so much pleasure
watching the teams excel. The University of Texas Longhorns and Lady
Longhorns were always her teams of choice.
Jerry and Chuck were married on July 28, 1944, in Coral Gables,
Florida. This year would have marked their 63rd anniversary! We
recognize and commend our parents for a life of devotion to one
another. Throughout our lives they have set the most beautiful
example of what a marriage should be, and we feel honored to have
had them both as parents. From this union four daughters were born:
Kay (1950); Janet (1958); and Nancy and Susan (1962).
After Chuck and Jerry married, they made their home in Blooming
Grove , Texas, where Jerry's parents lived. Jerry taught 3rd grade
and was recently honored by alumni as one of the most outstanding
teachers of all time. Though she eventually moved to bigger cities,
she never lost that small town Texas charm. Jerry was the
salt-of-the-earth! Soon thereafter, Chuck and Jerry decided to move
to Port Arthur, following their very dear friends, Roy and Marge
Felder; Roy was a Methodist Minister, and Jerry and Chuck and Roy
and Marge were best friends. Together these incredible people grew a
fine congregation and a church called Aldersgate United Methodist.
Jerry got a job with Hayes, Inc., and spent a large part of her
career in hotel-motel management. After approximately 45 years in
Port Arthur, Jerry and Chuck moved to Austin where she was an
integral part of establishing the Waller Creek Hotel at 6th and
IH-35, also initially owned by the Hayes family. Jerry was naturally
good with people, and took pride in her relationships with others.
She had the uncanny ability to win people over. She was a very
business-minded woman, and her daughters frequently told people that
their mother was born a generation too soon. Jerry had an innate
ability to know what it took to make a business successful, and she
worked hard at it, and succeeded. Her relationship with the Hayes
family continued until her death.
Jerry retired in 1990, and spent much of her time helping others.
She was a very loving, kind, and generous woman, always wanting to
help her children and her grandchildren and her friends. Jerry loved
her family, immediate and extended, very much. The things we loved
about her the most were her convictions to do what was right, to be
kind to others, and to be honest. These lessons, though not always
easy ones to learn, are the ones that will stay with us forever. Her
children and her grandchildren could not have asked for a better
role model. We had the best in her!
One other passion of hers worth mentioning was her love for the
Cayman Islands. In 1979 she and Janet took a trip there and the next
thing we knew, we were all hooked. She loved it! Chuck and Jerry
have had a home there since about that time and our whole family has
many fond memories of being there with her and enjoying the good
times. We also want to acknowledge all the great friends from around
the U.S. that she met there... know in your hearts that you were all
special to her, she valued your friendships greatly.
Jerry leaves several precious family members to mourn her loss,
first Chuck, her loving and devoted husband of more than 62 years,
Kay and husband Sam, Janet and husband Jim, Nancy and husband Kelly,
and Susan. She also leaves nine cherished grandchildren: Charisse,
Sarah, Robert, Lindsay, Trace, Abby, Randall, Jack and Julia. Jerry
had many cousins who loved her dearly and will mourn her loss: Mary
Brockette, Claude and Bennie Brockette, Mary Ruth Cruise, and Marge
Cowan, as well as many others. Jerry was preceded in death by her
brother, Robert Smith.
She was an incredible lady and we will all miss her dearly. We will
carry on her love of family in all that we do.
The family wishes to thank the following physicians and care-givers
for their care of our mom: Dr. David George, Dr. Hari Tumu, Dr.
Douglas Rivera, Dr. David Ramirez, Hospice of Austin, specifically
Alice Jefferson, RN, and the loving caregivers from the Angel Home
Health Care Agency, namely Chassity Johnson and Helen Casillas.
Thank you all for taking the best care of our mom that you could
possibly do.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home on N. Lamar.
Funeral services will be held at Tarrytown United Methodist Church
on Thursday, March 1st at 10:30 a.m. and burial immediately
following at Austin Memorial Park, 2800 Hancock Drive.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers contributions be made in
memory of Geraldine Smith Thompson to the Covington Cemetery
Perpetual Care Association, P. O. Box 132, Covington, Texas 76636,
for the community cemetery where many of mom's loved ones are
buried, or Hospice Austin, Spicewood Springs Road, Austin, Texas
78759.
Notes:
- w/o Charles Alton �Chuck�
Thompson married Jul. 28, 1944 d/o Robert Chapman Smith and
Della (Cowley) Smith buried in Covington cemetery, Covington,
Tx.
Geraldine Smith Thompson
Jul 8, 1923 - Feb 26, 2007
With great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Geraldine
"Jerry" Smith Thompson, wife, mother, grandmother and friend to
many. Jerry passed away on the evening of February 26, 2007,
surrounded by her loving family, after a short, but fierce battle
with glioblastoma.
Jerry was born in Covington, Texas on July 8, 1923, to Della Cowley
Smith and Robert Chapman Smith. She was raised in Covington and
attended Covington schools where she excelled in women's athletics
as a star basketball player and ultimately graduated valedictorian
of her class in 1940. She left Covington in the fall of 1940 to
attend the University of Texas where she pledged Alpha Delta Phi,
lived at Scottish Rite Dormitory, studied to become a teacher, and
met her future husband, Charles, on a blind date. As a child, her
upbringing was one of modest means, and she always took great pride
in having had the opportunity to attend The University of Texas. Her
heart was filled with gratitude that her parents made it possible
for her to earn a degree in Education. Her devotion to the
University of Texas sports program continued until her death. She
loved women's basketball and always attended the games until her
illness prevented her from doing so. She received so much pleasure
watching the teams excel. The University of Texas Longhorns and Lady
Longhorns were always her teams of choice.
Jerry and Chuck were married on July 28, 1944, in Coral Gables,
Florida. This year would have marked their 63rd anniversary! We
recognize and commend our parents for a life of devotion to one
another. Throughout our lives they have set the most beautiful
example of what a marriage should be, and we feel honored to have
had them both as parents. From this union four daughters were born:
Kay (1950); Janet (1958); and Nancy and Susan (1962).
After Chuck and Jerry married, they made their home in Blooming
Grove , Texas, where Jerry's parents lived. Jerry taught 3rd grade
and was recently honored by alumni as one of the most outstanding
teachers of all time. Though she eventually moved to bigger cities,
she never lost that small town Texas charm. Jerry was the
salt-of-the-earth! Soon thereafter, Chuck and Jerry decided to move
to Port Arthur, following their very dear friends, Roy and Marge
Felder; Roy was a Methodist Minister, and Jerry and Chuck and Roy
and Marge were best friends. Together these incredible people grew a
fine congregation and a church called Aldersgate United Methodist.
Jerry got a job with Hayes, Inc., and spent a large part of her
career in hotel-motel management. After approximately 45 years in
Port Arthur, Jerry and Chuck moved to Austin where she was an
integral part of establishing the Waller Creek Hotel at 6th and
IH-35, also initially owned by the Hayes family. Jerry was naturally
good with people, and took pride in her relationships with others.
She had the uncanny ability to win people over. She was a very
business-minded woman, and her daughters frequently told people that
their mother was born a generation too soon. Jerry had an innate
ability to know what it took to make a business successful, and she
worked hard at it, and succeeded. Her relationship with the Hayes
family continued until her death.
Jerry retired in 1990, and spent much of her time helping others.
She was a very loving, kind, and generous woman, always wanting to
help her children and her grandchildren and her friends. Jerry loved
her family, immediate and extended, very much. The things we loved
about her the most were her convictions to do what was right, to be
kind to others, and to be honest. These lessons, though not always
easy ones to learn, are the ones that will stay with us forever. Her
children and her grandchildren could not have asked for a better
role model. We had the best in her!
One other passion of hers worth mentioning was her love for the
Cayman Islands. In 1979 she and Janet took a trip there and the next
thing we knew, we were all hooked. She loved it! Chuck and Jerry
have had a home there since about that time and our whole family has
many fond memories of being there with her and enjoying the good
times. We also want to acknowledge all the great friends from around
the U.S. that she met there... know in your hearts that you were all
special to her, she valued your friendships greatly.
Jerry leaves several precious family members to mourn her loss,
first Chuck, her loving and devoted husband of more than 62 years,
Kay and husband Sam, Janet and husband Jim, Nancy and husband Kelly,
and Susan. She also leaves nine cherished grandchildren: Charisse,
Sarah, Robert, Lindsay, Trace, Abby, Randall, Jack and Julia. Jerry
had many cousins who loved her dearly and will mourn her loss: Mary
Brockette, Claude and Bennie Brockette, Mary Ruth Cruise, and Marge
Cowan, as well as many others. Jerry was preceded in death by her
brother, Robert Smith.
She was an incredible lady and we will all miss her dearly. We will
carry on her love of family in all that we do.
The family wishes to thank the following physicians and care-givers
for their care of our mom: Dr. David George, Dr. Hari Tumu, Dr.
Douglas Rivera, Dr. David Ramirez, Hospice of Austin, specifically
Alice Jefferson, RN, and the loving caregivers from the Angel Home
Health Care Agency, namely Chassity Johnson and Helen Casillas.
Thank you all for taking the best care of our mom that you could
possibly do.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home on N. Lamar.
Funeral services will be held at Tarrytown United Methodist Church
on Thursday, March 1st at 10:30 a.m. and burial immediately
following at Austin Memorial Park, 2800 Hancock Drive.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers contributions be made in
memory of Geraldine Smith Thompson to the Covington Cemetery
Perpetual Care Association, P. O. Box 132, Covington, Texas 76636,
for the community cemetery where many of mom's loved ones are
buried, or Hospice Austin, Spicewood Springs Road, Austin, Texas
78759.
Judith Ann Sallee
Sept 30, 1952 - May 16, 2017
Judith Sallee of Navarro Mills passed away at her residence on
Tuesday afternoon, May 16, 2017 at the age of 64.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 4, 2017 at
the First Assembly of God in Dawson, located at 409 W. Hwy. 31 with
Rev. Keith Barry officiating.
Arrangements By Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home
Notes:
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Judith Sallee of Navarro Mills passed away at her residence on
Tuesday afternoon, May 16, 2017 at the age of 64. She was born in
Big Lake, Texas on September 30, 1952 to George Wesley Sallee and
Geraldine Smith Sallee. Judith worked as a CNA in the healthcare
industry and was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in
Dawson where she taught Sunday School. She loved animals, especially
dogs, and she loved painting and other arts and crafts.
Judith is preceded in death by her maternal and paternal
grandparents, father George Wesley Sallee Sr. and brother George
Wesley Salllee Jr. She is survived by her mother Geraldine K.
Greinert. Children; Christopher Thomas Sallee, Todd Allen Schroeder
and Hyatt Heavirland. Seven grandchildren and three great
grandchildren. Sisters; Sherry Knowles and husband Daryl and Becky
Sharpe and husband Ken.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 2pm at
the First Assembly of God in Dawson, Texas at 409 West Highway 31
with Rev. Keith Barry officiating.
In lieu of flowers you may donate to First Assembly of God Building
Fund P.O. Box 280 Dawson, Texas 76639 or American Cancer Society
P.O. Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or The Humane Society.
Notes:
Charles Albert Wallace
July 7, 1947 - May 17, 2017
 Charles Albert Wallace,
69, of Purdon, Texas passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017
at Twilight Nursing and Rehab Center in Corsicana. Charles
was born on July 7, 1947 in Dallas, Texas to Albert Jack
Wallace and Margaret Preslar Wallace. A graduate of Adamson
High School, Charles worked as a machinist and had many
interests, such as genealogy and Civil War history. He will
be missed for his generosity and sentimentality, his work
ethic and inventiveness, and his sense of humor and
distinctive laugh. Charles is preceded in death by his
parents; by his late wife, Judith Ellen Giddens Wallace; and
by his brother-in-law Kenneth Manning. He will be missed by
his wife, Cindy Wagner Wallace; brother Jacky and his wife
Darlene; sister Susan Manning; daughter Cheryl Wallace
Harris and her husband Mike; daughter Tammy Wallace and her
fianc� Adam French; son James Wallace; son Brad Wallace; and
stepson Nick Giddens; grandchildren Ashley Hocutt, Victoria
Blizzard, Nathalie Wallace, Kursti Wallace, Madeline Harris,
Timothy Harris, and Hope Phillips; and great-grandchildren
Damien Lord, Alleigha Blizzard, and Jordan Blizzard Junior.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider making
a donation to Charles favorite charity, St. Jude Childrens
Hospital. |
Notes:
Freddie Mae (Massey) Finley
Apr 21, 1931 - May 24, 2017
 Freddie
Mae Finley, 86, went to be with her Lord Wednesday, May 24,
2017 at her home in Corsicana.
Freddie was born to John and Letha Massey on April 21, 1931
in Winkler. She graduated from Wortham High School. She
retired from the City of Corsicana after 20 years of
service.
Freddie was a faithful member of Trinity Baptist Church
where she enjoyed teaching young children about Jesus.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers H.L
Massey and Johnny B Massey, sisters Mable Anderson and Mary
Robinson.
She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Emmett Leon
"Whiz" Finley; a son Emmett Lanier "Lanny" Finley and Vella
Lopez; a daughter, Deborah Gondolf and husband, John; three
grandchildren, Clee Finley and wife Gina, Elizabeth and
Missy Gondolf; brothers R.E. Massey and Harold Massey and
countless nieces and nephews.
Freddie was a gracious, devoted and loving wife, mother and
friend. Her presence with us will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 27,
2017 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday May 28, 2017 at
Trinity Baptist Church, 1200 N. 13th Street.
Memorials may be made to Trinity Baptist Church.
We wish to thank Family First Hospice and family and friends
for their tremendous support.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
John Franklin Joyner
Jan 9, 1956 - May 26, 2017
 John
F. Joyner, 61, passed away in Dallas Friday, May 26, 2017.
John was born in Corsicana Jan. 9, 1956 to James Robert and
Frances Slate Joyner, Jr. John grew up in Corsicana and
graduated from
Corsicana High School in 1974.
On May 28, 1977 he married Carolyn Trojacek and they made
their home in Ennis.
He worked as a truck driver for Price Distributing, Frito
Lay and Goco Trucking for a total of 35 years. He was a
member of Refiner's Fire Ministry, International of Ennis.
He enjoyed fishing and hunting. His family was the joy of
his life and spending time with them was always a priority.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bob Joyner.
John will be remembered by all who knew him but his memory
will be cherished most by his loving family including his
wife of 40 years, Carolyn Joyner; son, Jason Joyner and
wife, Veronica; daughter, Candice Joyner; mother, Frances
Joyner; grandchildren: Kaitlyn, Abigail and Lainey;
brothers: Phil Joyner and wife, Janis and Mark Joyner and
wife, Marji; sisters, Bobbi Ruiz and husband Richard and
Juli Reeves along with a host of extended family and
friends.
Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 1,
2017 at the Refiner's Fire Ministries, International of
Ennis with Rev. Cord Blankenship officiating. |
Notes:
Laura Kathryn "Kay"
(Hobbs) Perry
Jun 6, 1938 - May 10, 2017
Laura Kathryn Perry, 78, passed away in Dallas Wednesday, May 10,
2017.
Memorial services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 2017
at the St. Marks United Methodist Church in Mesquite.
The family will receive guests following the service.
A private family graveside services will be held in Rice Cemetery
under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc.
Corsicana Daily Sun - Thursday, May 11, 2017
Submitted by Karen Rost
"Kay" (Laura Kathryn) Hobbs Perry passed away peacefully May 10,
2017, at the age of 78 in Dallas, Texas. She was born June 6, 1938,
in Rice, Texas, to Marie Elizabeth and Chester Moses Hobbs. A 1956
graduate of Corsicana High School, she continued her education at
Navarro Junior College. On October 10, 1958, she married her true
love Jimmy Wayne Perry, whom she had known since first grade and
whose mother was a close friend of her own mother, Marie. Jim and
Kay would have celebrated their 59th anniversary this coming
October.
Kay gave her time and energy to her family, her friends, and her
church. She and Jim had a marriage that was an example of how to
love one another through good times and bad. She was a doting
mother, raising her daughter to have a sense of style, a sense of
purpose, and a sense of humor. Kay was also a gentle and attentive
caregiver to her son and her mother through their long illnesses.
Kay was a friend who would give you a ride, a dollar, a meal, a
listening ear, whatever you needed--and always a laugh. Her wit and
often self-deprecating sense of humor made her a joy to be around
and turned every kitchen-table gab session into a party. She was
loyal, kind, and concerned about others until the end, spending her
energy in her last days making sure those around her knew how much
they were loved.
She was a long-time member and former secretary of St. Marks United
Methodist Church in Mesquite and volunteered for numerous other
organizations. She also worked at Tosch Elementary for a number of
years, giving hugs and smiles to so many children.
Kay was predeceased by her parents, her son Michael, and her brother
Jack William "Peanut" Hobbs. She is survived by her devoted husband
Jim, daughter Karla, and many nieces, nephews, and close friends.
The family is forever grateful to the medical teams of Dr. Michael
Grant, Dr. Cynthia Osborne, and the 3rd floor Truett nursing staff
and Palliative Care team of Baylor University Medical Center who so
lovingly cared for her. They would also like to thank nurses of
Faith Presbyterian Hospice, led by Lee Poole, who sustained them in
her final days.
A private burial for family and close friends will be held Friday,
May 12, at 3:00 pm in the Rice Cemetery. A memorial service honoring
Kay's life will take place at St. Marks UMC in Mesquite at 2:30 pm
on Saturday, May 13, followed by a reception in the fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to
St. Marks UMC, the American Cancer Society, or the charity of your
choice.
Private family graveside services will be held in
Rice Cemetery under the
direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc.
Notes:
- w/o Jimmy Wayne Perry; d/o
Chester Moses Hobbs & Marie Elizabeth Hobbs
-
CHS 1956
Rosa Bee (Wear)
Cummins-Bower
Nov 6, 1927 - May 19, 2017
 Rosa
B. Cummins Bower (Nanie), beloved mother, grandmother and
great grandmother, went to be with her Lord on May 19, 2017
at age 89. She was born on November 6, 1927 in Rice, Texas
to Gilbert Herman and Alma Chapman Clark Wear.
Rosa's life will be remembered by her devotion and
sacrificial love to her family, along with her selfless
service to others. Her kindness and sweet spirit were
enduring hallmarks of her life and a reflection of the
Lord's presence and love.
She attended Rice High School where she graduated with
honors in 1945. She went on to graduate from Brantley-Draughon
Business College, Ft. Worth, Tx in 1946. She retired from
Texas Utilities Fuel Company in 1987 following a 26-year
career working in Corsicana and Dallas.
She married Robert Bower of Corsicana in 2004. They enjoyed
a decade of serving others at First Baptist Church,
Corsicana, Meals-On-Wheels, and supper clubs. She loved
playing games and was renowned among her family and friends
for her cards and dominos playing skills.
She is survived by her children, Cheryl Nan (Glen) Kitchens,
Rodric Ernest (Connie) Cummins, and daughter-in-law Kay
Cummins; 5 grandchildren, Jill (Morgan) Ephlin, Shelley
(Jordan) Golden, Meghan (Jared) Mazzola, Joni (Randall) Heye,
and Taylor (Cayla) Cummins; 6 great grandchildren (and her
beloved dog Lucy). She is preceded in death by her parents,
son James Randall Cummins, husband Robert Bower, and brother
Howard Wear.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday May 24, 2017 at
2:00 p.m. at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana,
with burial to follow at
Rice Cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral
service.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
Carrie May (McSpadden)
Thomas
Oct 14, 1875 - Mar 1, 1929
PURDON WOMAN BURIED FRIDAY UNGER CEMETERY
Mrs. Jack Thomas, aged about 50 years, died at the family home near
Purdon Thursday night and the funeral was held Friday afternoon at 3
o'clock with burial in the
Unger cemetery near Purdon.
Surviving are her husband and several children and a number of other
relatives.
Notes:
Lonnie Olivia (Hill) Spencer
Nov 21, 1899 - Jul 8, 1928
ROUND PRAIRIE WOMAN DIED LOCAL HOSPITAL
Mrs. Lonnie Spencer, age 28 years, wife of C. C. Spencer of the
Round Prairie community, died at the County Hospital Sunday morning
at 11:30 o'clock and the body was taken to Round Prairie Monday
morning, where interment was made.
Surviving are her husband and several small children.
Notes:
Nelson Trent
Oct 29, 1922 - Feb 25, 1928
Kerens Boy Dies After Short Illness
KERENS, March 1.�(Spl.)�Nelson Trent, 5, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. H.
Trent, died at the family residence Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock
following a short illness. Funeral services were conducted by Rev.
Archer at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, and burial was made in the
Long Prairie Cemetery.
The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved
parents in the loss of their little son.
Notes:
Dovie Lavon Garritty-Felton
Dec 23, 1942 - Jan 21, 2017
 Dovie
Lavon Garritty-Felton, 74, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 21,
2016 [ sic]. She was born Dec. 23, 1942. She was a resident
of Fort Worth.
She is survived by her children, April McGary, Sonya Carter
(Darrell), Gregory Felton, Jeffrey Felton and Jolana Felton;
brothers, Willie Garritty (Mary) and James Garritty
(Glenda); sisters, Eula Catherine Williams, Annie Ruth Smith
and LaNell House along with a host of grandchildren, family
and friends.
Visitation will be held from noon to 9:30 p.m. The family
will be in attendance from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Jan.
27, 2017.
Funeral services are set to begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan.
28, 2017 at the Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Home chapel.
Interment to follow at
Pleasant Hall
Cemetery in Winkler. |
Notes:
Kathy Lynn (DeChaume) Mills
Jun 28, 1965 - Dec 19, 2016
 Kathy
Lynn Mills, 51, passed away on Monday, Dec. 19, 2016 in
Kansas City, Kansas. She was born June 28, 1965 in Dallas to
William Travis and Bobbie Joyce DeChaume.
Kathy was a
1983 graduate of Corsicana High School, attended Navarro
College and was a 2011 graduate of Colorado Techincal
University. She worked at Walmart in the jewelry department
for several years. She loved crafting, crocheting and
creative writing. She also enjoyed camping, fishing and
spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also
loved her pets.
She was preceded in death by her father, William Travis
DeChaume; step father Billy Barton; grandparents, aunts,
uncles and cousins. She is survived by her soul mate, Eric
Fisher; mother, Bobbie Barton; children Josh and Karol
Mills; Kathy, Sam and Ally Fisher. Grandchildren, Jazlyn
Mills, Kaitly Mills, Hailey Mills. Sisters Judy and Steve
McNeil; Jamie Altman and numerous nieces, nephews and
cousins.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29,
2016 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30,
2016 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home with Bro. Chad Owens
officiating.
Interment will follow at
Oakwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Sam Fisher, Edward Chappell, Stephen
Marr, John Covington, Eric Covington, James Barina. Honorary
pallbearers will be Roy Bradford, Jerry Metcalf, Ronnie
Christopher.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana,
Texas |
Notes:
Margaret "Peggy"
Francis (Eilermann) Howell
May 16, 1941 - Feb 8, 2017
 Margaret
"Peggy" Francis Howell, 75, was born on May 16, 1941. She
passed away quietly on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017 after dealing
with Alzheimer/Dementia issues for the past few years.
Peggy's focus in life was taking care of her family. She
loved her husband Larry and always made sure that if she
could make his life easier, she would. Peggy and Larry were
a team and she was fortunate that Larry was able to take her
on his work travels. They had many great memories of
visiting Germany, Switzerland, Iceland, Greenland and many
other locations across the pond.
She loved to take care of people and that even held true in
her later Alzheimer years. One of the last times she had
guests over, she wanted to make sure they were comfortable
and asked them about every five minutes if they needed
anything - a blanket, a water, a different blanket - who
knew what she would offer next. We knew it was her disease
talking but it had to make you chuckle a bit. But it's hard
to fault someone trying to be kind.
At the home where she resided, she would "help out" with
trying to feed the other residents, even if they didn't want
it. At one point, she followed her roommate Ana around with
a banana trying to get her to eat it. That didn't seem to
work too well however she always kept trying.
She was devoted to her kids and grandkids. She loved that
Pete had a little girl named Sabrina and they spent many,
many days and nights at the lake making memories. To this
day, Sabrina loved and spent time visiting her grandma.
Peggy's kind heart was evident when her daughter Patti moved
in with two young boys and thus they ended up co-parenting
two more "kids," Evan and Gareth. Being around all these
great kids, sure seemed to keep Peggy and Larry young.
One thing that will always be remembered was Peggy's loving
smile and quick wit. She could laugh and joke and poke fun
with the best of them and had a kind but funny response to
many things. The twinkle in her eye was always there and you
knew when a zinger was coming your way by the merriment in
her eyes. That sharpness of wit tempered with kindness is a
fond memory. We have all been touched by her kindness, will
remember her humor and all will be better from knowing her.
Her last days were spent at what we called "Vilma's house,"
which was actually a Legends Hospice/Assisted Living home.
She had wonderful caregivers in Vilma and Abby and others in
the home. We are indebted to them for their care and
kindness to her.
Peggy was predeceased in death by her loving husband of 54
years, Larry in October 2015 and her daughter Patti Howell,
in February 2016 and by her parents Lorraine and Herbert
Eilermann.
Peggy is survived by her son Pete Howell and wife Brenda;
grandchildren Sabrina Howell, Evan Pritchard and Gareth
Pritchard; great-grandson, Gavin Pritchard; sisters, Pat
McKay and husband Dave of Belleville, Illinois Joan Guinn
and husband Gary of Belleville, Illinois and Deb Schomake
and husband Bob of Imperial, Missouri.
Visitation will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, 2017 at
Paschal Funeral Home with funeral service to follow at 2
p.m. Rev Glenda Whitehead will officiate and Interment will
follow in the
Prairie Point Cemetery. |
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Saturday, Feb 11, 2017
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
- w/o Larry Howell; d/o Herbert Eilermann
& Lorraine Eilermann
- This obit shows her parent's
name as Eilermann but her husband's listing shows her as Gulley.
It shows her as Gulley on a birth record for their daughter.
Betty Jane (Rivers)
Clark
Nov 23, 1934 - Feb 6, 2017
 Betty
Jane Rivers Clark, 82 years old, left this world for her
heavenly home on Monday, Feb. 6, 2017 at Brookdale Senior
Living in Cedar Hill. Betty was born on Nov. 23, 1934 to
Cecil and Jane Rivers in Gatesville. When Betty was quite
young they moved to Ennis. They attended First Baptist
Church where Betty made her profession of faith in Christ
Jesus. She graduated from Ennis High School, and then
attended Draughns Business School in Dallas. Betty was
employed in Dallas and later took classes at Cedar Valley
College in Lancaster.
Betty Jane was married to Kennith Brinston Clark on Aug. 21,
1954 in Ennis.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband Kennith Brinston
Clark (November 11, 2011) her parents Cecil and Jane Rivers,
a son James Monty Clark (February 12, 1958) a daughter,
Debbie Jane Clark (February 29, 1976, brother in laws Dewey
Lowell Clark, Chandler Boling, and James Owen; sister in law
and brother in law L.D. and Margaret (Clark) Lusk.
She is survived by sons; Kennith Michael and wife Renee
Clark and Larry Mark and wife Cynthia Clark; daughter,
Lorrie Anne and husband James Hudson; 10 grandchildren and
17 great grandchildren; sister Peggy Huckabee; sister in
law, Patricia Owen and Sherry Boling and a host of nieces,
nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb.
11, 2017 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Service will
follow at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Rick
Lamb officiating. Interment will be at
Oakwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Brad Clark, Cory Clark, Jon Grimes,
Chris Clark, Matthew Clark and Eric Jordan.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association (alz.org)
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
Clessie Beatrice
(Ingram) Baker
Feb 6, 1922 - Mar 22, 2017
Clessie B. Baker, 95 of Luling passed
away Wednesday, March 22, 2017. She was born Feb. 6, 1922 in Barry
to E.H. Ingram and Francis Watkins Ingram. She enjoyed crocheting
and loved to fish.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ira Lacy Baker and
daughter, Brenda Joyce Webber.
She is survived by three children, Glenda B. Beck, Lacy Dwayne Baker
and Gary Alan Baker; seven grandchildren and seven great
grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 25,
2017 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Graveside services will be
held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 25, 2017 at
Campbell-Elrod
Cemetery.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Thursday, Mar 23, 2017
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
- w/o Ira Lacy Baker; d/o
Effeldred Harris "Dred" Ingram & Francis Ida "Dollie" (Watkins)
Ingram
Susan B. �Susie�
(Alford) Stamper-Johnson
Sep 22, 1862 - Jun 13, 1928
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. JOHNSON HELD THURSDAY
MOTHER OF MRS. R. P. M�ENTIRE PASSED AWAY WEDNESDAY EVENING
Mrs. Susie Johnson, aged 64 years died at 1607 West Second avenue
Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock following a lingering illness and
the funeral services were conducted from the residence Thursday
afternoon at 4 o'clock with interment in
Oakwood cemetery. The
funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. L. Patterson, assistant
pastor of the First Methodist church.
Mrs. Johnson was born at Winchester, Tenn., Sept. 22, 1803. She
joined the Methodist church when a young girl and was a member of
the First Methodist church here at the time of her death. She
married G. W. Stamper. After the death of Mr. Stamper, she was
married to G. D. Johnson.
Surviving are the following children, Mrs. R. P. McEntire,
Corsicana; W. D. Johnson, Corsicana; Mrs. Frank Conts, Mexia; Mrs.
Bryant Austin, Powell; Mrs. Walter Denton, Trinidad; A. C. Johnson,
Marshll; Mrs. Bob Fite, Grand Prairie. Two brothers, Ellis and Will
Alford and two sisters, Mrs. Sallie and Bettie Stamper, all of
Tennessee.
Pallbearers were C. E. Love, Donald Smith, D. M. Parham, Jim Taylor,
Cecil Foster and S. W. Burdine.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Thursday, Jun 14, 1928
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- 1st husband G. W. Stamper
married Sep. 22, 1881 2nd George Dudley Johnson; d/o Wiley
Napoleon Bonapart Alford & Dicey Charles (Bilbro) Alford
----
FUNERAL SERVICES WERE HELD
THURSDAY FOR MRS. JOHNSON
PASSED AWAY WEDNESDAY EVENING FOLLOWING LONG ILLNESS
Funeral services for Mrs. Susie B. Johnson, aged 64 years, who
died Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock following a linger
illness, were held Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock from 1607
West Second avenue with interment in
Oakwood cemetery.
The services were conducted by Rev. J. I. Patterson, assistant
pastor of the First Methodist church.
Mrs. Johnson was born in Winchester, Tenn., Sept. 22, 1863. She
joined the Methodist church when she was 14 years old and at the
time of her death was a member of the First Methodist church
here. She was married to G. W. Stamper and after his death,
married G. D. Johnson, who died several years ago.
Surviving are the following children; Mrs. R. P. McEntire,
Corsicana; W. D. Johnson, Corsicana; Mrs. Frank Coots, Mexia;
Mrs. Bryant Austin, Powell; Mrs. Walter Denton, Trinidad; A. C.
Johnson, Marshall; Mrs. Bob Fite, Grand Prairie; two brothers
Ellis and Will Alford, and two sisters, Mrs. Sallie Stamper and
Mrs. Bettie Stamper, all of Tennessee.
Pallbearers were C. E. Love, Donald Smith, D. M. Parham, Jim
Tavier, Cecil Foster and S. W. Burdine.
Notes:
Robert Emmett Whorton
Feb 14, 1869 - Sep 24, 1928
Robert E. Whorton Passed Away Monday
Robert E. Whorton, aged 59 years, died Monday afternoon at
2:10 o'clock at 208 West First avenue, following a lingering
illness and the funeral services were conducted Tuesday
afternoon at 3 o'clock at
Oakwood cemetery
where interment was made. The funeral services were
conducted by Rev. Van P. Morrison.
Mr. Whorton formerly farmed in the Pickett community. He was
born in Georgia but had resided in Navarro county
practically all of his life.
Surviving are his wife, one son, four daughters and other
relatives.
Notes:
-----
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR ROBT. WHORTON HELD ON TUESDAY
Funeral services for Robert E. Whorton, aged 59 years,
who died Monday afternoon following lingering illness,
were held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at
Oakwood cemetery
where interment was made. He was born in Georgia, but
had resided in Navarro county practically all his life.
He farmed in the Pickett community for several years
prior to coming to Corsicana.
Surviving are his wife, one son, four daughters and
other relatives.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Van P.
Morrison of Richland. Pallbearers were George W. Walton,
P. D. Williams, Earl Stokes, J. B. Jones, Joe Thomas and
Bert Williams.
Notes:
Nancy Elizabeth �Nannie� (Davis) Fryar
Jan 17, 1855 - Sep 22, 1928
FUNERAL SERVICES MONDAY AFTERNOON FORMER CORSICANAN
MRS. NANNIE E. FRYAR DIED IN KERRVILLE SATURDAY
NIGHT
The body of Mrs. Nannie E. Fryar aged 73 years,
resident of Corsicana for many years who died at her
home in Kerrville, Saturday night at 11:30 o'clock,
arrived in Corsicana Monday morning on the early H.
and T. C. passenger train and was taken to the
residence of her nephew C. C. Walton, 1416 West
Fifth avenue, where the funeral services were held
Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock with interment in
Oakwood
cemetery. The funeral services were conducted by
Rev. David Shepperson, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church.
Mrs. Fryar moved to Kerrville about five years ago.
She was well-known in Corsicana where she maintained
her home for many years.
Surviving are two children, Dr. T. V. Fryar and Mrs.
Cleve Wilkerson, both of Kerrville; two
granddaughters, two nephews, C. A. Davis and C. C.
Walton, both of Corsicana, and a number of other
relatives.
Pallbearers were G. C. Thompson, R. W. Wiggins,
Charles Lewis, Doc Redden, Dr. S. H. Burnett, Wesley
Redden, Dude Ransom and H. C. Ballew.
Notes:
Lucy Ann �Lula/Lou� (Cheney) Sandwich
Jun 1856 - Sep 16, 1928
MRS. M. H. SANDWICH PASSED AWAY SUNDAY AT HER
HOME HERE
FUNERAL SERVICES POPULAR CORSICANA WOMAN MONDAY
AFTERNOON
Mrs. M. H. Sandwich, aged 72 years, died at the
family home early Sunday morning, following
several months of bad health, followed by three
days of serious illness. Funeral services were
held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the
family home, 2017 West Fifth avenue, with
interment following in
Oakwood
cemetery. Services were conducted by the
Rev. J. Howard Williams, pastor of the First
Baptist church, of which deceased was a long
time member, she having been a member of the
Baptist church since childhood, her father
baptizing her and a brother, John Cheney,
deceased, when they were young.
Nephews of Mrs. Sandwich acted as pallbearers as
follows; Walter Nelson, Dallas; Robert R. Cock,
Montgomery Davidson, Byron Cheney, Hood Cheney
and Sidney K. Brietz.
Mrs. Sandwich is survived by her husband, M. H.
Sandwich; three daughters, Miss Anna Mae
Sandwich, Corsicana; Mrs. R. F. Marion, Atlanta,
Ga.; Mrs. Frances Cushman, Corsicana; one son,
M. H. Sandwich, Jr., San Antonio, one brother,
J. W. Cheney; one sister, Miss Fannie Cheney,
and numerous other relatives.
Mrs. Sandwich was born near Covington, Ga., 72
years ago, being the daughter of a prominent
Georgia physician and minister. Dr. Cheney. As
Miss Lucy Cheney she was married to M. H.
Sandwich, a leading attorney of her native
state, 52 years ago, and five children were born
to this union, one of which preceded her to the
Great Beyond. Coming to Texas many years ago,
Mrs. Sandwich has been identified for a long
number of years with the artistic life of
Corsicana, having been one of the foremost
painters of portraits and still life in this
section of Texas, as well as being an expert in
other lines of artistic endeavor.
Chief among Mrs. Sandwich�s characteristics,
however was he wonderful personality, which drew
people toward her as if by a magnet. If she ever
had an unkind thought in her life she kept it a
closely guarded secret, for none ever heard her
express such a thought in word or deed. She was
always joyous and cheery with a kind word and a
warm welcome for everybody who came into her
presence. She was also faithful to her church
and her God.
Another trait that was often uppermost in her
life was that of encouragement of others. She
believed in herself, her loved ones and her
friends, and it was often that she inspired
others with sufficient courage to face the
problems of life in such a way as to surmount
obstacles and sweep aside opposition and forge
ahead to success. Truly a Mother of Israel has
fallen ad there are many who will deeply regret
the passing of this good woman.
A profusion of beautiful floral offerings
completely hid the grave in Oakwood, attesting
the love and esteem in which she was held and a
large cortege followed the body to its last
resting place following the funeral in the home.
Notes:
Jessie
Nathaniel Darwood
Mar. 13, 1853 - Feb. 13, 1928
J. M. Darwood Died in Mexia Monday
J. M. Darwood, aged 74 years, died in Mexia
Monday and the funeral services will be held
at the First Methodist church at Mexia
Wednesday afternoon at 2:15 o'clock. The
body will be brought to Corsicana where
interment will be made Wednesday afternoon
at 5:15 o'clock, in
Oakwood
cemetery, according to information received
here Tuesday afternoon.
The deceased is the father of J. L. Darwood
of Corsicana.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Tuesday, Feb 14, 1928
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- (he was a brick mason) h/o
Adella (Allen) Darwood married Feb. 4, 1875; s/o Richard Darwood
& Ruth (Goodlett) Darwood
John William Darwood
Jul 7, 1851 - Jan 6, 1932
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR J. W. DARWOOD HELD ON THURSDAY
Funeral services for J. W. Darwood, aged 81 years, former
railroad engineer, and resident of Navarro county for a number
of years were held at
Oakwood
cemetery Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock,
where interment was made. Mr. Darwood died in Wichita Falls.
The services were conducted by Rev. R. A. Crosby, pastor of the
Eleventh Avenue Methodist church, Corsicana, with Dr. Casner
Wright, presiding elder of this district, and Rev. John W.
Bergin, pastor of the First Methodist church, Corsicana,
assisting.
Surviving is his brother, Rev. I. R. Darwood, pastor of the
Eureka Methodist church, with whom the deceased made his home
for a number of years.
Pallbearers were J. F. Ward, I. E. Zeller, J. C. Cockerell, John
Bonner, W. H. Harris and Fred Bonner.
The funeral was directed by the Sutherland Funeral Home.
Notes:
--
FORMER NAVARRO COUNTY RESIDENT
DIES IN WICHITA
J. W. Darwood, aged 81 years, resident of Navarro county for a
number of years, former railroad engineer, died in Wichita Falls
Wednesday afternoon at 1:20 o'clock and the remains arrived in
Corsicana Thursday afternoon at 1:24 o'clock and the funeral
services were held at
Oakwood
cemetery
where interment was held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The
services were conducted by Rev. R. A. Crosby, pastor of the Eleventh
Avenue Methodist church.
Surviving is a brother, Rev. I. R. Darwood, Methodist minister of
Eureka, with whom the deceased made his home for a number of years.
The funeral was directed by the Sutherland Funeral Home.
Notes:
John Leroy Darwood
Mar 6, 1879 - Sep 16, 1953
Thursday Rites For J. L. Darwood
Funeral services for J. L. Darwood, 74, retired furniture
merchant, 1106 West Eleventh avenue, who died in the
Corsicana Hospital and Clinic Wednesday morning were held
from the Corley Chapel Thursday at 2 p.m.
The rites were conducted by Rev. W. Cecil Taylor, pastor of
the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church, of which he was a
long-time steward, and Rev. Riley E. Dale, pastor of the
Missionary Baptist church. Burial was in
Oakwood
cemetery.
A native of Wortham, he had resided in Corsicana 55 years.
Surviving are his wife of
Corsicana; a son, Leroy Darwood, Freeport; two daughters,
Mrs. R. R. Martin, Freeport, and Mrs. C. O. Ford, Shepherd,
Texas; three grandchildren; two brothers, Mack Darwood,
Detroit, Mich., and Dwight Darwood, Dallas; two sisters,
Mrs. Stella George, Fort Worth and Mrs. Rufus Burleson,
Huntsville, and other relatives.
Pallbearers were nephews.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Thursday, Sep 17, 1953
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- 1st wife Sallie Mae
(Roberts) Darwood married Dec 27, 1903 2nd wife Gracie
E. (Wilson) Darwood married May 5, 1929; s/o Jessie
Nathaniel Darwood & Stella (Allen) Darwood
INFANT DAUGHTER Buck
B&D Dec 9, 1928
Little Babe Died Sunday Morning
The two-hour old infant of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Buck died
Sunday morning at 7 o'clock and the funeral services
were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock with
interment in
Oakwood
cemetery. Mr. Buck is an employee of Sowell
Bros.
Notes:
Edwin R. Daniels
Oct 27, 1927 - Feb 2017
 DANIELS,
Edwin R. Edwin R. Daniels was born October 27, 1927 in
Corsicana, Texas. Graduated Texas A&M Class of 1948. Married
Lyra Brin of Dallas in 1949. Served in the Air Force during
the Korean Conflict and
moved to Dallas in 1956. Became a life insurance agent with
Southwestern Life. He obtained his professional designations
of Chartered Life Underwriter and Chartered Financial
Consultant. He also received a Masters Degree in Financial
Services. Elected President of Dallas Association of Life
Underwriters in 1969 and later received their Life
Underwriter of the Year and Hall of Fame Awards. He and Lyra
have one son, Mark, and one daughter, Donna who is married
to Byron Rubin, and they have two grandchildren, Dr. Lisa &
Richard Hartman and Dr. Lisa & Eric Rubin, and two great
grandchildren, Lucy & Leah Hartman. A Memorial Service will
be held at Temple Emanu-El on Sunday, February 12 at 2:00
pm. In lieu of food or flowers, a contribution would be
appreciated to the Eric Rubin Professorship in Electrical
Engineering, c/o Texas A&M Foundation , 401 George Bush
Drive, College Station, TX 77840, or to a scholarship fund
at the university of your choice. |
Notes:
Minnie Lee (Warren)
Christian
Jan 24, 1875 - Apr 16, 1948
MRS. J. E. CHRISTIAN DIES FRIDAY
NIGHT; FUNERAL SET SUNDAY
Mrs. J. E. Christian, aged 73 years, died at her home, 1504 West
Seventh avenue, Friday night.
Funeral services are planned from the Corley Funeral Chapel Sunday
afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. Burial will be in
Oakwood cemetery. The
rites will be conducted by Claude A. Guild minister of the Fifth
Avenue Church of Christ.
Surviving are four daughters Mrs. Ruby Wilson, Mrs. Norman Paul and
Mrs. Ken Christie, all of Los Angeles, and Mrs. J. E. Edens, Jr.
Corsicana; a brother, L. M. Warren, Corsicana; two sisters, Mrs.
Edgar Forehand, Trinidad, and Mrs J. A. Burke, Corsicana; three
grandchildren and other relatives.
Notes:
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MRS. J. E. CHRISTIAN
SERVICES ARE HELD SUNDAY
AFTERNOON
Funeral services for
Mrs. J. E. Christian,
aged 73 years, who died
at her home, 1504 West
Seventh Avenue Friday
night, were held Sunday
afternoon at 4:30
o'clock from the Corley
Funeral Chapel. Burial
was in
Oakwood cemetery.
The rites were conducted
by Rev. Claude A. Guild,
minister of the Fifth
Avenue Church of Christ.
Surviving are four
daughters, Mrs. Ruby
Wilson, Mrs. Norman Paul
and Mrs. Ken Christie,
all of Los Angeles,
Calif., and Mrs. J. N.
Edens, Jr., Corsicana; a
brother, L. M. Warren,
Corsicana; two sisters,
Mrs. Edgar Forehand,
Trinidad, and Mrs. J. A.
Burke, Corsicana; three
grandchildren and other
relatives.
Pallbearers were Ernest
Christian, Clark Butler,
Paul Sloan, Parks
Christian, Paul Miller
and Arthur W. Wareing.
Honorary pallbearers
were friends of the
family.
Notes:
Agnes Emmazell (Dill) Bailey
Apr 8, 1928 - Jul 8, 2017
 In
Memory of Emmazell Bailey
1928 - 2017
Mrs. Emmazell Bailey, 89, of Corsicana passed away on
Saturday, July 8, 2017 at the Twilight Home in Corsicana.
She was born on April 8, 1928 in Cryer Creek, Texas to
George Hubert and Blanchie Odessa Coker Dill.
She was a beloved Mother and Grandmother. She was a faithful
member of Mildred Baptist Church where she dearly enjoyed
her Sunday school class. She was a talented artist and
quilter. She retired from Collin Street Bakery after many
years of service.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles William
Bailey; parents, George and Blanchie Dill; brothers, Tommy
Joe and Clyde Dill and a sister, Betty Adams.
She is survived by her sons, Ronny Ray Bailey of
Collinsville, Danny Derl Bailey of Caddo Mills, and Hank
Bailey of Corsicana; daughter, Tina Nannett Cupps of Denton;
daughter-in-law and faithful caregiver, Cindy Bailey of
Corsicana; grandsons, Paul, John, and Anthony Bailey;
granddaughters, Amy, Laura, Melanie, Angela, and Kelsey;
great grandchildren, Brooklin and Jacob; brothers, Clifford
Dill and Bill Dill of Corsicana; sisters, Dorothy Toms of
Corsicana and Vera Brown of Caney City, and numerous nieces,
nephews and cousins.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
on Monday, July 10, 2017 at Corley Funeral Home. Graveside
services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 11,
2017 at the Dresden Cemetery with the Rev. Tony Neal
officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to either the American
Cancer Society or the American Heart Association in her
memory. |
Notes:
Tommie Ann (Coker) Jones
Nov 16, 1937 - Jul 9, 2017
 Tommie
Coker Jones, 79, of Corsicana passed away Sunday, July 9,
2017 at Twilight Home in Corsicana. She was born on Nov. 16,
1937 in Blooming Grove to Augustus Bernice Coker and Frances
Emily Thorn Coker.
She was a very devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother,
sister and friend. She worked for many years as a
seamstress, and later worked in retail sales where the
community loved seeing her every day.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Newton
Jones; son, James N. Jones, Jr.; parents, Augustus and
Frances Coker and sisters, Letha Mae Gentry and Brenda
Coker.
She is survived by her daughters, Linda Morehead and husband
Gary and Vickie Wing and husband Ron; son, Randy Jones and
husband Robert all of Corsicana; granddaughter, Crystal
Teerlink and husband Aaron of Lewisburg, Missouri;
grandsons, Jeff Milligan and wife Nicky, Cory Milligan and
wife Halie Rose of Corsicana, Donnie Morehead and wife
Melissa of Preston, Missouri, Brian Wing and wife Lisa and
Eric Wing and wife Christy of Corsicana; 16 great
grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; sister,
Frances Bridger of Barry; brother-in-law, Joe Coker of Barry
and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 12,
2017 at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Steve
Hayes officiating.
Interment will follow in the
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Brian
Wing, Eric Wing, Ron Wing, Jeff Milligan, Cory Milligan and
Gary Morehead. |
Notes:
Hugh Busby Daviss, Judge
Mar 22, 1866 � Dec 15, 1930
 County
Attorney Dies Early Monday
JUDGE H. B. DAVISS
Judge Daviss was taken ill recently and on Saturday,
December 6, underwent an operation but failed to respond and
had been in a critical condition at the Navarro County
Hospital since that time. While every effort was made to
save him his life had been despaired of for the past several
days.
JUDGE H. B. DAVISS DIED EARLY MONDAY FUNERAL TUESDAY
COUNTY ATTORNEY PASSED AWAY FOLLOWING SEVERAL DAYS� ILLNESS
Judge Hugh Busby Daviss, aged 64 years, county attorney of
Navarro county, and prominent in the legal and political
history of Navarro and Freestone counties for thirty-odd
years, died in the Navarro county hospital Monday morning at
5 o'clock following an operation several days ago, and the
funeral services will be held from the First Methodist
church here, of which Judge Daviss had been a long time
member, Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with burial in
Oakwood cemetery. He was a native of Freestone county where
he was county judge two terms and county attorney for two
terms prior to being elected district judge of this judicial
district when it was composed of Navarro and Freestone
counties. He was district judge 12 years.
Judge Daviss and family have resided in Corsicana for 21
years. He was elected county attorney of Navarro county and
assumed office January 1, 1929. He had been an attorney of
the Humble Oil and Refining company in this area for a
number of years, and always was prominent in the legal
profession in Central Texas.
Surviving are his wife, six children, H. B. Daviss, Jr.,
Lubbock; Mrs. W. S. Jackson, Corsicana, Mrs. W. S. Jackson,
Corsicana, Mrs. J. E. King, Wewoka, Okla; Mrs. J. C.
Sweatmon, Corsicana; Burie Daviss, Corsicana, and Phil
Daviss, Roswell, N. M.; six grandchildren,
Charley Daviss, Sara Daviss, Carolyn Sweatmon, Dorothy
Claire Sweatmon, Margaret Jane Jackson, and John Etheridge
King, Jr.; two brothers, Nat E. Daviss, La Porte; and Dr. E.
P. Daviss, Houston; two sisters, Mrs. J. D. Davis, Dallas;
and Mrs. R. P. Riley, Teague.
All departments of the Navarro County Courthouse will be
closed Tuesday afternoon for the funeral services.
Notes:
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FUNERAL SERVICES HELD TUESDAY FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY
JUDGE H. B. DAVISS DIED IN LOCAL HOSPITAL EARLY MONDAY
Funeral services for Judge Hugh Busby Daviss, aged 64,
county attorney, and prominent figure in the political
history of Central Texas for more than forty years, who died
in the Navarro County Hospital early Monday following an
operation, Dec. 6, were held Tuesday afternoon from the
First Methodist church at 2:30 with interment in
Oakwood cemetery.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. Horace Bishop, Methodist
minister of Dallas, a life-long friend of Judge Daviss.
Judge Daviss was born in Freestone county, March 22, 1866 ,
and was the son of the late H. P. Daviss, who were among the
earliest pioneers of that county.
Early in life, he entered political activities in his native
county, and was elected county surveyor when 18 years of
age. He studied law while at work and was admitted to the
bar before he became of age and was elected county attorney
of Freestone county when he was 21 years old. He served two
years, and later was county judge of that county for two
years. He served as judge of the Thirteenth Judicial
district court twelve years when the district was composed
of Navarro, Limestone and Freestone counties, and moved to
Corsicana 22 years ago. Judge Daviss was an attorney for the
Humble Oil company for many years.
He was a long-time member of the First Methodist church here
and served on the board of stewards for 14 years. He
belonged to the Masonic Lodge.
Judge was married to Miss Sallie Burleson in Freestone
county in 1892.
Surviving are his wife, six children, H. B. Daviss, Jr.,
Lubbock; Mrs. W. S. Jackson, Corsicana, Mrs. W. S. Jackson,
Corsicana, Mrs. J. E. King, Wewoka, Okla; Mrs. J. C.
Sweatmon, Corsicana; Burie Daviss, Corsicana, and Phil
Daviss, Roswell, N. M.; six grandchildren,
Charley Daviss, Sara Daviss, Carolyn Sweatmon, Dorothy
Claire Sweatmon, Margaret Jane Jackson, and John Etheridge
King, Jr.; two brothers, Nat E. Daviss, La Porte; and Dr. E.
P. Daviss, Houston; two sisters, Mrs. J. D. Davis, Dallas;
and Mrs. R. P. Riley, Teague, and numerous other relatives.
All departments of the Navarro County Courthouse were closed
Tuesday afternoon for the funeral services. The Navarro
county grand jury attended the services in a body.
Active pallbearers were Lee Jester, Beauford Jester, Wayne
Howell, John C. Beck, Frost; W. W. Harris, J. A. Bonner,
Eureka; E. E. Babers, and W. A. Hagg, Mexia.
Honorary pallbearers were members of the Navarro County Bar
Association and friends of the family.
The funeral was directed by the Sutherland Funeral Home.
Notes:
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BURLE DAVISS IS NAMED TO SUCCEED FATHER BY COURT
SON OF DECEASED COUNTY ATTORNEY TO FILL UNEXPIRED TERM IN
OFFICE
Burle Daviss, 24 years of age, youngest member of the
Navarro county Bar Association, was appointed county
attorney to fill the unexpired term of his father, Judge H.
B. Daviss, who died Monday morning. |
Notes:
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MEMORIAL
SERVICE TO BE HELD SUNDAY FOR LATE ATTORNEY
Final arrangements for the late Judge H. B. Daviss, in the county
courtroom at the courthouse Sunday afternoon at 3:30 were being made
by the Navarro County Bar Association Saturday afternoon, according
to an announcement by Beauford H. Jester, president. Members of the
bar association are urged to be present, and the general public and
friends of Mr. Daviss are cordially invited to attend.
Speakers will include Rufus Hardy, R. L. Williford of Fairfield, and
Hon. Luther A. Johnson, Charles T. Banister, city attorney is in
charge of the decorations, and W. W. Harris, Lawrence Treadwell and
C. L. Jester compose the committee on resolutions.
Notes:
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TRIBUTES PAID TO MEMORY LATE JUDGE H. B. DAVISS SUNDAY
MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR ATTORNEY HELD BY NAVARRO COUNTY BAR
ASSOCIATION
The tribute was paid to the Grand record as a public office of the
late Hugh Busby Daviss the memorial service held by the Navarro
County Bar Association in the county court room Sunday afternoon.
Beauford H. Jester presiding at the session in his capacity as
president of the bar association, declared that the deceased member
was known both in Freestone and Navarro counties, and that in his
years in the latter sector he was known in the fullness of life,
with a great measure of years and success. He said he was known in
Navarro county as a jurist, attorney, conscientious citizen, father
and friend. He declared that he had served his community well.
W. W. Harris, chairman of the special resolutions committee,
presented resolutions of respect to the departed member. Other
members of the committee were C. L. Jester and L. Treadwell. In
speaking to the adoption of the resolutions. Mr. Harris said that
his life outside of Navarro county was unknown to him, but that he
had been acquainted with the jurist since he came to Corsicana. He
declared that he became intimately acquainted with him during the
last eighteen months of his life when they were associated together
in the office of the county attorney. He said that he knew him to be
a man of true and genuine worth from every standpoint, and every
individual here his good will; he declared that he had never seen a
man so free of personal malice.
Efficient and Fearless.
He declared that he was an efficient and fearless officer. Paying
tribute to his family life, the speaker said that Judge Daviss often
declared that his life was a success if he had done nothing more
than present the state of Texas with the six worthwhile citizens
which his six children had made.
Judge Rufus Hardy, before whom the deceased member appeared to
become a licensed attorney, was the second speaker of the afternoon.
He said that he remembered the deceased as a boy reaching maturity,
then as a young lawyer, as a public official, and then as a fellow
attorney. He declared that he knew his father before him.
He paid tribute to Judge Daviss as one of a line of public officials
in Freestone county who kept the bench of that county unsullied from
any disrepute for more than fifty years, during which time such men
as Judges Prendergast, Bradley, Frost, and Cobb served this court in
addition to the deceased and himself.
He declared that Judge Daviss was not only a lawyer, but a Christion,
loyal husband and kind father. He asserted that he walked in life
steadily and sternly without deviation from the paths of duty and
responsibility, and no man could pay a greater tribute than to say
�he walked uprightly always.�
Law Partner Speaks.
Judge. R. L. Williford of Fairfield, first and only law partner of
this deceased, was the next speaker, and stated that he had known
him for forty-five years or more in his home, in public office, in
the courts, and elsewhere. He declared he never knew him to attempt
to take an unfair advantage of opposing counsel or a court. He paid
tribute to him as a careful and good lawyer, a self-educated man,
and one who was instrumental in carrying through many legal cases
that were tried for the first time in the United States in the
courts of Freestone county.
He paid tribute to his life-long friend for glowing terms,
recounting their early experiences together; he paid tribute to his
record as a churchman; and declared that he was a friend of all
mankind. Never an unclean penny passed through his hand, his partner
asserted.
He declared that Judge Daviss left behind him a record of which any
man could well be proud as a county attorney, county judge, and
district judge, although he was cut down in his prime.
He quoted �Abou Ben Adam� as a final tribute to his friend.
Congressman Heard.
Congressman Luther A. Johnson was the final speaker of the afternoon
and pointed out the appropriateness of holding the memorial service
in the courthouse where the deceased had served his fellowmen for
twelve years as district judge and two as county attorney, rendering
faithful and efficient services always.
He said that he had known Judge Daviss for twenty-five years, first
as a citizen of Freestone county, where the firm of Daviss and
Williford was one of the outstanding legal firms of the state. He
declared that the deceased was an illustrious product of the old
Thirteenth Judicial district that had produced many capable leaders.
He pointed out that many leaders had come from within the bounds of
the old district embracing Navarro, Freestone, and Limestone
counties. Including Judge M. E. Bradley, W. L. Moody, F. M.
Etheridge, Judge Carter Kirven, Merritt Edwards, J. Ross Spell, W.
R. Boyd, Sr., and others.
He declared that he knew Judge Daviss as a judge for two years in
Freestone county, and appeared before him in the capacity of
prosecuting attorney and counsel. His twenty-two years spent in
public office attest without negate on his honesty. He termed him on
many of lofty ideals, one who believed in principles and was willing
to fight for them.
Inspiration to Youth.
He declared that Judge Daviss� life was an inspiration to the youth
of today, for he had succeeded after facing many hardships. He
listed his four outstanding characteristics as his fidelity to duty,
love of little children, devotion to his family, and his loyalty to
his friends. He declared that his life was one that had not been
lived in vain.
The resolution presented early in the service were unanimously
adopted, and Dr. John W. Bergin prounced the benediction.
The courtroom had been attractively decorated with cut flowers and
blooming pot plants under the supervision of Charles T. Banister,
chairman of the decoration committee.
Resolutions.
The resolutions follow:
To the Honorable Beauford H. Jester, president, and members of
Navarro County Bar association:
Your committee appointed to prepare resolutions in memory of our
deceased member, brother lawyer and friend, beg leave to submit the
following:
Hugh Busby Daviss was born March 11, 1866, in Freestone county,
Texas, the son of pioneer parents, his father and mother having
removed from the state of Alabama to Freestone county, Texas, in the
early history of this section of the state. He resided in Freestone
county during all his childhood, and until his removal to Corsicana
about the year 1909. Early in life he was thrown upon his, own
resources, and with the additional burden of assisting in the
support and maintenance of his mother and younger brothers and
sisters.
Judge Daviss was a self-educated man, having been reared under the
adverse conditions obtaining during his childhood, with reference to
school advantages. He attended such primary schools as were
available, and later applied himself to his studies at home and in
the office, and finally studied law, receiving his license to
practice law about 1889, in the district court of Freestone county,
Texas, which court was at that time presided over by the Honorable
Rufus Hardy.
In November, 1892, Judge Daviss was elected county attorney of
Freestone county, Texas, which office he held for four years. It was
during his administration as county attorney of Freestone county, on
November 12, 1893, that he was married to Miss Sarah Elizabeth
Burleson, a daughter of another pioneer family of this section of
the state.
To this union were born, and survive Judge Daviss, six children,
namely, H. B. Daviss, Jr., of Lubbock, Texas; Mrs. W. S. Jackson of
Tyler, Texas; Mrs. J. E. King of Tyler, Texas; Mrs. J. C. Sweatman
of Corsicana, Texas; Burle Daviss of Corsicana, Texas and Phil
Daviss of Roswell New Mexico.
He was elected county judge of Freestone county, Texas in November
1`898 and served two terms in that office. From January 1903 until
January 1909, he practice law in Freestone county, a part of this
time being in partnership with Judge R. L. Williford.
At the general election of November, 1908, Judge Daviss was elected
district judge of the old 13th judicial district, then composed of
Freestone, Limestone and Navarro counties. He served two terms as
district judge, presiding over the three counties of the old
district. In 1916, Navarro county having been separated from
Freestone and Limestone counties, and made to compose a district
within itself, Judge Daviss offered himself as a candidate for
district judge of Navarro county, and was elected and served in such
capacity nearly four years, until the fall of 1920, when he resigned
to re-enter the private practice of law.
Therefore he was continuously engaged in the practice of his chosen
profession in Corsicana, and adjoining counties, being conspicuously
engaged in several import litigated matters, and especially as local
attorney for the Humble Oil Refining company.
In the year 1909, shortly after Judge Daviss had been elected
district judge, he removed from Freestone county to Corsicana, with
his family where he continued to reside and make his home.
In 1928, at the earnest solicitation of many of Judge Daviss�
friends, he became a candidate in the democratic primaries for
county attorney of Navarro county, Texas, was elected, and was
serving in such capacity when he was stricken, from the effects of
which he died at about five o'clock on the morning of the 15th day
of December, 1930.
He was a lifelong member of the Methodist church, and served for
some fourteen years on its board of stewards. He was also a member
of the Masonic lodge, and for many years took a leading part in its
activities.
During all of his official career he was a faithful public servant.
He regarded a public office as a trust, and ever conducted himself
in an official capacity in accordance with the highest standards of
honesty and integrity.
In his private life he was clean and generous to a fault. To all
worth causes he was a contributor. His friendships he took
seriously. He was kind and considerate. His home life was ideal, and
he went to the end of his career with that serenity of spirit and
assurance of faith warranted by a life of genuine service.
WHEREFORE, we submit and recommend the following resolution:
Resolved:
In the death of Hugh Busby Daviss, the Navarro County Bar
Association has lost one of its abilest and most widely known
members.
The city, county, and state has lost a loyal, efficient and true
citizen, and public servant.
The religious and moral forces of the community and state have lost
an exemplar and a valiant defender.
His wife and children have lost an ideal husband and father.
Resolved further:
That this memorial be recorded in the minutes of our courts of
record, that a copy be personally delivered to the family, together
with a sincere expression of condolence in their bereavement, and
that a copy be provided for the local press.
Respectfully submitted,
W. W. HARRIS,
C. L. JESTER,
L. TREADWELL,
Committee.
Notes:
Opal Joyce (Elmore)
Gillespie
Sept 3, 1942 - Apr 26, 2017
 Opal
Joyce Gillespie, 74, left to be with the Lord Wednesday,
April 26, 2017. She was born Sept. 3, 1942 in Sherman.
Joyce devoted her life to her family and her charitable
organizations. She volunteered with UNICEF in Houston for
many years and also served as president. She loved her
gardens and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Leon and
Opal Elmore, as well as her brothers, Leroy Elmore, Larry
Elmore and Jack Elmore.
She is survived by her daughter, Carole Joyce Crutchfield
and husband Raymond Crutchfield of College Station; son,
Bobby Gillespie, of San Antonio; grandchildren, Joshua
Robert Jolly, Jonathan Matthew Jolly, Carolyn Crutchfield,
Quinn Gillespie and Crystal Louise Ahrens Rivas. She is also
survived by brothers Doyle Elmore and wife Sue, Raymond
Elmore and wife Oleta, Harvey Elmore, Lonnie Elmore and wife
Rikki; sisters Linda Bennett, Nancy Dunsmore, Peggy Allen
and husband Robert, Andra Jones and husband Ronnie, Rebecca
Hall and husband Danny. She is also survived by numerous
nieces and nephews that she adored.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 7, 2017
at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana. Interment
will follow at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert
Williamson Gillespie, IV, Jonathan Matthew Jolly, Quinn
Gillespie, Raymond Crutchfield, Stephen Elmore, Roland
Bennett, Ron Bennett, and Blake Elmore. Honorary Pallbearer
will be Joshua Robert Jolly
"Mom (Nana) we love you and you will be missed."
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
Leo George Wockenfuss, Jr.
May 13, 1961 - May 12, 2017
 Leo
G. Wockenfuss, 55, of Corsicana passed away Friday, May 12,
2017 at Heritage Oaks West in Corsicana.
Visitation with the family will be held from 7 to 8 p.m.
Sunday, May 14, 2017 at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral
services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 15, 2017 at the
Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Noe Garcia
officiating.
Interment will follow in
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery. |
Notes:
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Mr. Leo George Wockenfuss, age 55, of Corsicana passed away
on Friday, May 12, 2017 at Heritage Oaks West. He was born
on May 13, 1961 in Houston, Texas to Leo G. Wockenfuss, Sr.
and Charlotte Eva Marie Wockenfuss.
He worked as a truck driver in the transportation industry
before retirement. He was a devoted husband and father.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one son. He is
survived by his wife, Manuela Wockenfuss and son, William
Wockenfuss.
Visitation with the family is scheduled for Sunday, May 14,
2017 from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Corley Funeral Home Chapel
Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 15, 2017 at
10:00 A.M at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Noe Garcia
officiating. Burial will follow at
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery in Retreat.
Notes:
Mary Eudora
Josephine "Jo" (Jackson) Stevens
Dec 8, 1934 - May 4, 2017
 Mary
Josephine "Jo" Stevens passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017,
surrounded by her loving family. Jo was born in Houston to
Elizabeth and G.L Jackson. She was an active and loyal
member of South Main Baptist church until moving to
Corsicana, Texas in 1979 where she then became an active
member of First Baptist Church.
Jo adored children, and volunteered her time as a CASA
advocate for children. She taught first grade Sunday school
as well as public school for decades at multiple campuses,
including Drane Intermediate School from 1981 until her
retirement.
Jo lived life to the fullest. She was always ready for an
adventure and loved to travel, particularly when given the
opportunity to experience nature's beauty. Always young at
heart, some of Jo's favorite hobbies included swimming every
morning, biking with friends, hiking, reading, following her
favorite sports teams, particularly that of her alma mater,
Baylor University and spending time with her family and
pets.
She is survived by her beloved husband, John Stevens; sons,
Randy Stevens, Scott Stevens and wife Robin; daughter,
Kristen Knutson and husband David; grandchildren, Lindsey
McCartney and husband Ethan, Dylan Knutson, Logan Stevens
and wife Ashlyn, Jack Knutson and Sage Stevens; sister,
Betty Ross Preisler Kelley and husband James.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 7, 2017
at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2017
at First Baptist Church of Corsicana.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
Lynda Sue (Peacock)
Parks-Hampton
Apr 30, 1947 - May 11, 2017
 Lynda
Sue Peacock Parks Hampton passed away Thursday, May 11,
2017. She was born April 30, 1947.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 14, 2017 at
at Reeder-Davis Chapel in Hughes Springs. |
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Tuesday, May 16, 2017
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
- Lynda Sue (Peacock)
Parks-Hampton 1st husband Lyndon Lowell Parks married Dec.
7, 1967 2nd husband Robert Hampton; d/o Robert Henry Peacock
& Ruby Lee (Standard) Peacock-Johnston [Buried in the
Oakwood Cemetery]
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Lynda Sue Peacock Parks Hampton, of Hughes Springs, passed
away Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Good Shepherd Medical Center
in Longview.
Lynda was born April 30, 1947 in Corsicana, Texas to Robert
Henry and Ruby Lee Peacock. Lynda was an educator for 32
years and touched the lives of many children in East Texas.
Lynda was an avid reader and seamstress. She also enjoyed
traveling to new places and learning the history of the
area, as well as, camping, motorcycling in Arkansas, and
spending time with family.
She was preceded in death by her parents. Surviors include
her husband, Ronald Hampton of Hughes Springs; daughter,
Lysa Parks of Lindale; sons, Lance Parks and wife Connie of
Lindale, Clayton Hampton and wife Tabitha of Jenkins;
gradaughters, Hanna, Morgan, Adalyn; and grandson, Anthony;
as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Services for Mrs. Hampton will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 14,
2017 at Reeder-Davis Chapel in Hughes Springs. Mrs. Hampton
was born April 30, 1947 and passed away May 11, 2017.
Notes:
Patricia Ann Hill
Feb 18, 1966 - May 15, 2017
 Patricia Ann Hill of
Corsicana passed away Monday evening, May 15, 2017 at
Navarro Regional Hospital at the age of 51. She was born in
Dallas to John Carroll Hill and Virginia Barnett Hill Feb.
18, 1966.
She is survived by her mother Virginia Hill; children;
Robert Hill, Dessirie Garcia, Brandy Goff, Nathaniel Hill
and Jessica Hill; grandchildren; Kevin Ovalle Jr., Breanna
Ovalle, Hecter Sierra, Juliza Gomez, Eboni Gomez, Lissandro
Garcia, Gabriel Garcia, Nivea Myles, Kingston Hill and
DeMarje Hill; great grandchildren; Jayden Vega and Israel
Vega; siblings; Mary Hill, John Hill, Rebecca Carroll and
Joyce Kay. She is also survived by nephew Michael Hill and
niece Jenny Furtek and a number of extended family members.
A memorial service is not scheduled at this time.
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Tula
Johnapelus
Jan 7, 1924 - May 10, 2017
 Modest,
kind, hilarious, an inveterate thank-you note writer and a
Cowboys fan through and through, Tula was born in Corsicana
on Jan. 7, 1924. Tula died peacefully Wednesday, May 10,
2017 in Houston. The fourth child of James and Mary
Johnapelus of Sparta, Greece, Tula came into this world
singing and dancing and left the same way. Tula was always
the life of the party. She took pure delight in her family,
the Cowboys and any event that involved a song. Tula knew
the words to every Cole Porter song and a fair number of
Texas camp songs and she would happily serenade you at the
drop of a hat. All she needed to make her life complete was
for you to join the fun.
As a young woman, Tula moved to the big city looking for a
job. She swore she didn't know they were a football team
when she applied for a job with the Dallas Cowboys, but Tex
Schramm, Coach Landry and the "Boys" soon became her second
family. Tula worked for the Cowboys in the glory days from
1961 to 1989 and after her retirement she remained a vocal
and enthusiastic supporter.
In May of 2011, Tula moved to Houston and proceeded to charm
the residents of the biggest city in Texas. She created a
third family of devoted friends at The Hallmark, where she
was the belle of the ball.
Tula is preceded in death by her brother Tom and Sisters
Angelina, Vina and Stella.
She is survived by her nieces and nephews, Mike Dorsey and
wife Norma; Tommy Dorsey, wife Sylvia and children
Elizabeth, Thomas and Wayo; Ellen Dorsey, husband Jim Susman
and children Elizabeth and Emily; Lane Rutledge, husband
Steve and children John and Cayce; Jane Munoz, husband James
and children Justin, Andrew, Joseph and Dylan and seven
great-great nieces and nephews all of whom will miss her
infectious laugh, mischievous twinkle and her ability to
listen with true interest and deep compassion to whatever
they had to share.
The family would like to thank Tula's beloved "angels" at
The Hallmark and the wonderful caregivers at Hospice
Houston.
Graveside Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May
13, 2017 the Oakwood
Cemetery in Corsicana.
A Memorial will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 18, 2017
at The Hallmark in Houston.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tula's memory
to St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Houston, Texas |
Notes:
Joy Bernice (Coker)
Grimes-Hull
Jan 29, 1930 - May 12, 2017
 Joy
Bernice Coker Grimes Hull, 87, of Corsicana went into the
arms of her Savior Jesus Christ in her heavenly home Friday,
May 12, 2017 at her residence in Corsicana. We rejoice
knowing she is walking in the streets of gold with him. She
was born Jan. 29, 1930 in Eureka to Lafard G.M. Coker and
Nannie Mae Bates Coker. She has three siblings, Junior M.
Coker, Arnold Coker and Vivian Coker Jordan. She married
Dewey Gilbert Grimes March 25, 1949. They resided in
Corsicana where their three children were born.
As a young girl, Bernice worked in the fields with her
family pulling cotton, peas, corn, and seasonal fruits.
Years later she worked at Tex Sun Glove Factory. She was a
devoted Christian teaching her children the importance of
the Bible and following Jesus Christ. She was an amazing
person helping others, donating her time, and sharing her
talents. She was a caregiver for her mothers-in-law, Mattie
Lee Gibson Grimes Holley and Eunice Hull along with her
mother, Nannie Mae Coker.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband,
Dewey Grimes in 1977 and later her second husband, Malcolm
Hull in 2014 and brothers, Junior Coker and Arnold Coker.
To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
She is survived by her sons, Leslie Grimes and Gary Grimes
and wife Gail; daughter, Darlene Plemons and husband Johnny;
six grandchildren, Sharon Lopez and husband Mark, Michael
Grimes and wife Carroll, Dawn Lipsey and husband Edwin,
Melissa Grimes, Joni Watson and husband Devlin and Grant
Plemons and wife Victoria; 16 great grandchildren; sister,
Vivian Coker Jordan and numerous nieces, nephews and
cousins.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 17,
2017 at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Rick Lamb
officiating. Interment will follow in
Oakwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Devlin Watson, Mark Lopez, Michael
Grimes, Grant Plemons, Dale Jordan, and Jim Henry.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
the Northside Baptist Church Bereavement Committee, 2800 N.
Beaton Street, Corsicana, Texas 75110.
The family extends a special thank you to the ladies who
lovingly took care of Bernice, Donna Raymond, Stephanie
Howard, Marilyn Warren, and Sandra Woods. Also to
Hand-N-Hand Hospice for their care, especially to Kitty
Setzco, RN, Ceslie Sapp, CAN, Lisa Nelson, RN and to Dr.
Ronald Rodriguez. |
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Tuesday, May 16, 2017
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
- w/o Dewey Gilbert Grimes
& Malcolm E. Hull; d/o Lafard George Martin Coker & Nannie
Mae (Bates) Coker
David Barton
Nov 11, 1930 - May 22, 2017
 David
Barton of Corsicana passed away May 22, 2017 at the age of
86. David was born in Gainesville Nov. 11, 1930 to James and
Vesta Barton. Upon graduation, he began working at Sherwin
Williams. Shortly after he began his career with them, he
met the love of his life, Nita Leaton Barton at a midnight
showing of "Gone With The Wind." He went home after the
movie and told his mother that he had met the girl he was
going to marry. And so it was, on Nov. 14, 1948, they
married and began their own love story that endured for 63
years. In 1958, they moved to Corsicana where David managed
the Sherwin Williams store and he and Nita raised a family.
According to their older son Gary, he would tell you that no
one had a happier childhood than they did. How their mom and
dad raised four children on one paycheck every two weeks, he
did not know. But he did know they had everything they
needed and most of what they wanted. Their dad worked 10 to
12 hours a day, six days a week. After 37 years, he retired
at age 55. His kids often kidded him that he had been
retired almost as long as he worked.
David was known to have little tact. You never had to guess
what side of the fence he was on. He was not politically
correct and he had no trouble figuring out which bathroom to
use. He treated everyone he met with fairness and
compassion. He always did the right thing, even when no one
was looking and through all his infirmities later in life,
he never ever complained. The only thing he wished for was
to be with the love of his life once again. And now he is.
Thank you Dad for everything.
During the course of David's career he won many awards for
his successful management of the store and served the
community through the Lion's Club. He was highly thought of
by his employees, customers and friends. He was an avid
fisherman and enjoyed getting out on the lakes as often as
possible upon his retirement in 1986.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Nita Barton and son
Lane Barton as well as his brothers James, Leo and Phillip
and sister Barbara.
He is survived by his children, Gary, Terry and Lisa and
daughters-in-law Diane and Rae Cene. David had five
grandchildren Joshua, Laura, Hope, Nikki and Katie and one
great grandson Connor.
His ashes will be interred at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 27, 2017
at Oakwood Cemetery
in Corsicana. |
Notes:
INFANT GIRL Bryant
Apr 14, 1929 - Apr 15, 1929
POWELL
POWELL, April 20.�(Spl.)�Mr. and Mrs. Homer Bryant had a
baby girl born to them Sunday. It only lived several
hours, and was buried at
Prairie
Point cemetery Monday afternoon.
Notes:
INFANT SON Hawkins
B&D Dec 6, 1929
Infant Was Buried At Prairie Point
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hawkins, 914 West Sixteenth
avenue, died Friday morning at 3:30 o'clock and the funeral was
held at the
Prairie Point
cemetery
Friday afternoon.
Notes:
Alfred
D. Wilson
Jan 3, 1868 - Feb 9, 1929
FUNERAL SERVICES SUNDAY AFTERNOON POWELL BANKER
Funeral services for Alfred D. Wilson, aged 61 years,
prominent ginner and banker of Powell, native Texan, who
died at the Corsicana Hospital and Clinic Saturday morning
at 11:30 o'clock following an operation for a ruptured
appendix Tuesday were held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock
from the Church of Christ with burial in the
Prairie Point
cemetery
near Bazette. The services were conducted by Rev. Clark
Cuthbertson of Dallas.
Mr. Wilson was a member of the present Navarro county grand
jury.
Surviving are three children, Lloyd Wilson, vice president
and cashier of the First National Bank of Ferris; Mrs. E. P.
Breithaupt, Powell, Fred Wilson, Mabank; one brother Ed,
Wilson, Bazette, and other relatives.
Following were pallbearers:
Christian , S. Z. Burke, Chap Alston, Fitz Kenner, J. N.
Edens, J. Y. and Will Gowan.
Sutherland Undertaking Company had charge of the funeral.
Notes:
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The Corsicana Daily Sun - Monday, Feb 11, 1929
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
-
h/o Ora Viola (Parrish) Wilson married Jan 13, 1887;
s/o William Doctor Johnson Wilson & May Ellenor �Mollie�
(Walker) Wilson
Frank
Vernon
Dec 8, 1909 - Dec 8, 1929
BODY OF ACCIDENT VICTIM ARRIVED IN CORSICANA MONDAY
Frank Vernon, aged 21 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. M.
Vernon who reside one mile south of Roane, was instantly
killed near Vernon, Texas, Sunday morning when the truck
in which he was riding collided with another car while
driving through a heavy fog and the body arrived in
Corsicana on the southbound Southern Pacific passenger
train Monday morning at 11:22 o'clock. The funeral was
held at the
Prairie
Point cemetery
Monday afternoon where interment was made.
Vernon�s neck was broken.
Surviving are his parents, two brothers, Alvin and
Edward Vernon, both of Vernon, Texas; four sisters, Mrs.
Joe Mann, Vernon, Texas; Mrs. Myrtle McDonald, Pinkston,
and two sisters who are still at home.
Sutherland Funeral Home directed the funeral.
Notes:
INFANT SON Smith
Oct 1, 1929 - Oct 2, 1929
BABY BOY PASSED AWAY WEDNESDAY; BURIED THURSDAY
The two-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smith,
731 West Eighth avenue, died Wednesday night at 7:30
o'clock and the funeral services were held Thursday
afternoon at 1 o'clock with burial in the
Prairie Point cemetery.
The funeral was directed by the Corley-McMahon
Funeral Home.
Notes:
Della Marie Basnet
abt 1976 - Jul 2, 2017
 Della
Marie Basnet, 41, of Corsicana passed away Sunday, July 2,
2017 in Dallas.
Visitation will be held at 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, July
14, 2017 at M. R. Smith Parlor for Funerals.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 15,
2017 at A New Beginning Church located at 105 N. Waco Ave.,
in Dawson.
Interment will follow at
Farmersville
Cemetery in Dawson. |
Notes:
Kenneth Donald "Poppy"
McCreary
Mar 23, 1933 - Jul 9, 2017
 Kenneth
Donald "Poppy" McCreary passed away peacefully Sunday, July
9th, 2017 at Heritage Oaks West in Corsicana at the age of
84.
Donald was born March 23, 1933 in Roane to Kenneth Clifton
McCreary and Lillie Skipper-McCreary. Donald graduated from
Corsicana High School in 1952. Following graduation, he
was drafted into the US Army where he served as a heavy
equipment mechanic in Korea. Donald married the love of his
life, Bobbie Ann Allbritton of Buffalo Oct. 14, 1957. Donald
worked in pipeline construction, auto parts sales, and as a
mechanic at the Jewett Mine until his retirement in 1999.
Donald loved the outdoors and was an avid collector of guns.
Donald is survived by his wife of 59 years, Bobbie McCreary,
his son Scott McCreary and his wife Stacey of Corsicana; his
grandchildren Grayson McCreary of Huntsville, Gretchen
McCreary, Morgan McCreary, Wilson Shelton and wife Katie,
Whitney Bugg and husband Nathan all of Corsicana; his
great-grandchildren Parker McCreary, Connor and Jax Shelton,
and Hawk Bugg all of Corsicana; sister Leola Smith of
Manhattan, Kansas and numerous nieces and nephews. In
addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his
sister Oleta Douglas of Welch, Oklahoma.
A celebration of Donald's life will be held at 2 p.m.
Sunday, July 16, 2017 at The Cowboy Church of Corsicana at
5864 W. Hwy. 31. The service will be officiated by Derek
Rogers.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to
The Cowboy Church of Corsicana. The family would like to
thank all the employees of Heritage Oaks West and Navarro
Regional ICU for the compassionate care.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun -
Thursday, Jul 13, 2017
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
Jackie Sue
(Milstead) Cedillo
May 7, 1975 - Jul 10, 2017
 Jackie
Sue Cedillo, 42, of Purdon passed away Monday, July 10,
2017. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Thursday, July 13, 2017 at Corley Funeral Home. |
Notes:
- Corsicana Daily Sun
- Thursday, Jul 13, 2017
Submitted by
Karen Rost
----
Jackie Sue Cedillo, 42, of Purdon passed away on July
10, 2017. She was born on May 7, 1975 in Fort Polk,
Louisiana to Jack Harris and Georgia Jordan Milstead.
She was a loving and outgoing soul. She enjoyed spending
her time with children and listening to music. She loved
to dance to cumbias and enjoyed listening to El Buki.
She will be greatly missed by all her family and
friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Jack Duane
Harris and Georgia Jordan Milstead.
She is survived by her husband, Jose Cedillo of Purdon;
children, Alexis, Aaron, Jose Jr., and Makayla; sisters,
Vicki Ovalle and husband David of Corsicana, Connie
Bradford of Anacoco, LA, and Kayla Bradford of
Pickering, LA; stepmother, Louise Jan Harris;
parents-in-law, Jose and Maria Cedillo; as well as
numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2017 from
10am-1pm at Corley Funeral Home. Cremation will be under
the direction of Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Linda Ann (Selby)
Hardin
Sep 29, 1958 - Jul 13, 2017
 Linda
Hardin, 58, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2017 in Hubbard.
She was born Sept. 29,1958 in Corsicana.
Linda was a very generous and loving person who loved the
Lord, her family and her pets. She was a
1977 graduate of Corsicana High School.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Billie Johnston
and Windel Selby; brother, Ricky Kelly; step-father, Worth
Johnston, and step-sister Virgina (Dink) Johnston.
Linda is survived by husband, Tommy Hardin; step-sister,
Beth Johnston Niedringhaus along with several nieces and
nephews.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 15,
2017 at Trinity Assembly Of God located at 109 FM 2452, with
Pastor James Williams officiating.
Arrangements Ross and Johnson Mortuary. |
Notes:
James Ernest
"Jimmy" Hooser
Feb 15, 1931 - Jul 10, 2017
 James
Ernest Hooser, 86, of Frost passed away Monday, July 10,
2017. He was born Feb. 15, 1931, to Ernest and Anne Faye
Hooser in Frost.
After
graduating Frost High School in 1948, he attended
Navarro College where he was part of the first group of
students known as the Barracks Bunch. From there he went on
to Texas A&M University and Sam Houston State University,
where he graduated in 1956 with a degree in Agriculture
Education. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955.
After graduation, he returned to Frost to run the family
farm, which began in the 1880s. He started farming with two
hard-tail mules and a one-row plow and remained in operation
through auto-steer tractors and satellite imagery.
Jimmy's heart for service was evident in his community
involvement. He was a member of the Frost City Council for
44 years and a deacon of the Frost Baptist Church. In
recognition of his 18 years of service on the Navarro
College Board of Trustees, a student dormitory, Jimmy Hooser
Hall, was named in his honor. He was also on the board of
directors for the Federal Land Bank Association in Corsicana
for 20 years.
Jimmy brought his passion for farming to the community he
loved and served. He was an active member of the Navarro
County Extension Program for over 30 years and was a
supporter and buyer in the Navarro County Youth Exposition
for over 50 years. Along with Dr. Ray Dean Carroll, they
donated calves for the first Youth Expo Sale Dinner and BBQ
in 1976. His involvement encouraged generations of Hooser
participation in the NYCE.
Jimmy was most passionate about three things: farming, Frost
and family. His lifelong love for farming brought him
tremendous joy and pride, and it inspired the next
generation of farmers. He tended to his beloved hometown of
Frost with the same care he used to tend to his crops and
cattle, often advocating to have cemetery weeds and grass
mowed, and potholes paved. But the cornerstone of his life
was family. He loved being "Pops" to his grandchildren and
was so proud of what his children had become. His love, hard
work ethic, and strong values will live on in the family he
cherished and the land he loved for generations to come.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Gwynne
Hooser McCormick, and wife of 46 years, Kay Hammonds Hooser.
He is survived by his wife, Kyra Kelley Hooser; his two
children and their spouses, James and Lisa Hooser of
Corsicana and Will and Ann Hooser Adamson of Longview; and
Kyra's children, Jimmy McAdams and Candace McAdams Pugatch
and her husband Eric Pugatch. He is also survived by
grandchildren Carly Hooser, Sam Hooser, Andrew Adamson,
Caroline Adamson, Adrian McAdams, Parker Pugatch, and Emma
Pugatch. He also leaves behind numerous beloved nieces and
nephews as well as many devoted life-long employees and
their families.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 17,
2017, at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 18,
2017 at Frost High School Performing Arts Center. Interment
will follow at Frost
Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Frost Cemetery at
P.O. Box 178 Frost, TX 76641, the Frost Food Pantry, 217 N.
Garitty St., Frost, TX 76641, and/or Frost Baptist Church
101 E. Stroud St. Frost, TX 76641
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home |
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Thursday, Jul 13, 2017
-
Submitted by
Karen Rost
- h/o Kay
(Hammonds) Hooser, Nancy L. *Survoick) &
Kyra Kelley McAdams-Hooser; s/o Ernest
Hooser & Anne Faye (Ledford) Hooser
Jacob M.
�Jake� Young
Jun 19, 1861 - Nov 24, 1928
JAKE M. YOUNG DIED AT MILDRED; BURIAL SUNDAY
Jake M. Young, aged 67, died at Mildred
Saturday night at 11:40 o'clock and the
funeral services were conducted Sunday
afternoon at 4 o'clock with interment in the
Chatfield cemetery.
One son, J. D. Young, of Mildred and one
brother survive.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Monday, Nov 26, 1928
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- h/o Nancy Elizabeth �Bessie�
(Hodges) Chesney-Young; s/o Anguish McCleod �Mack� Young &
Sarah Ann (Custer) Young
Lee Roy Newman
Dec 11, 1857 - Dec 26, 1928
AGED MAN DIED NEAR POWELL EARLY HOUR WEDNESDAY
Leroy Newman aged 71 years, died at his home one and one-half
miles northeast of Powell Wednesday morning at five o'clock and
the funeral services will be held Thursday morning with
interment in the
Chatfield cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, two sons, J. C. Newman and Loyd Newman,
both of Powell and one brother, B. Newman, Corsicana.
Sutherland Undertaking company will have charge of the funeral.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Wednesday, Dec 26, 1928
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- h/o Minnie Abigail
(Jackson) Smoke- Newman married Aug 5, 1908 buried in
Prairie Point cemetery; s/o John McCullum Newman & Mary
Jane (Higdon) Newman
----
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR POWELL FARMER THURSDAY MORNING
Funeral services for Leroy Newman, aged 71 years, who died
at his home one and one-half miles northeast of Powell
Wednesday morning at 5 o'clock, were held Thursday morning
at 10 o'clock with interment in the
Chatfield cemetery.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. M. C.
Cuthbertson of Dallas.
Surviving are his wife, two sons, J. C. Newman and Lloyd
Newman, both of Powell; one brother, B. Newman, Corsicana.
Sutherland Undertaking Company had charge of the funeral
services.
Pallbearers were W. N. Kenner, Bud Jones, A. D. Wilson, J.
E. Blackwell, J. L. Johnson and W. E. Stevenson.
Notes:
Lloyd
Leroy Newman
Aug 16, 1909 - Mar 1, 1962
Hold Services Lloyd Newman
Funeral services for Lloyd L. Newman were held Saturday
at 2 p.m. from the McCammon chapel with Claude B.
Holcomb, minister, Fifth Avenue Church of Christ
officiating. Interment was in
Chatfield
cemetery.
A native of Powell, Newman died in the Veteran�s
Administration Hospital at Marlin Thursday following an
extended illness. He was 51.
He was a veteran of
World War II and a graduated of
Kerens High School and Tyler Commercial College. He was
a farmer and rancher in Navarro County.
Surviving are one brother, J. C. Newman, Beaumont;
one-half brother, Sam L. Smoke, Lincoln, Ark.; three
nieces, Peggy and Jean Newman, both of Beaumont, and
Mrs. Walter Durham, Oklahoma City, and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Roy Harrison, Robert Walker, Howard
Jackson, Alec B. Kent, Henry Price and Charles Kent.
Notes:
Vollie Whittfield
Eaton
May 30, 1927 - Feb 21, 1928
�IN MEMORY�
The death angels visited the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Charley Whittfield Eaton of Chatfield, Tuesday
morning at 8 o'clock, February 21, 1928, and took
from them their darling baby, Vollie Whittfield
Eaton.
The baby was born to them May 20, 1927. The funeral
services were held at his grandmother�s, Mrs. Minnie
Farrer at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, February
22, 1928,by the pastor of the Methodist church of
Chatfield, Rev. Caraway. And was laid to rest in the
Chatfield
cemetery at 3 o'clock, February 22, 1928.
The Lord took from us our beloved one.
He was so sweet and was loved by each and every one
of us.
It seemed so hard to have to give him up,
But of course, the Lord knew best.
Everything was done for him that loving hands could
do.
But the Lord had a vacant place for him.
How sweet to sleep where all is peace.
Where sorrows cannot reach the breast of our darling
loved one.
Where all life�s idle throbbings cease.
For he is laid to rest in peace.
Written by his auntie,
MRS. FERN POSEY.
Notes:
Charlie Whittfield �Whitt� Eaton
Aug 12, 1899 - Apr 6, 1955
Whitt Eaton Dies Dallas Hospital
Whitt (Tarrer) Eaton, 55, former guard at the
Texas prison farm at Sugarland, native of
Chatfield, died in a Dallas Hospital Wednesday
afternoon.
Eaton had resided in Dallas for the past two
years.
Funeral services will be held from Corley Chapel
Friday at 2 p.m.
The rites will be conducted by Rev. Cleon C.
Flanagan, pastor of the Chatfield Methodist
church. Burial will be in the
New
Chatfield cemetery.
The Corsicana Masonic Lodge will conduct
graveside rites and provide pallbearers.
Surviving are his wife of Dallas, a daughter,
Mrs. Bessie Lee Schelski, Houston; two sons,
Joeldine Ferrell, Rusk, and Benny Berry, Jr.,
Houston; six gradchildren; a brother, Forney
Eaton, Chatfield; four sisters, Mrs. Pleas
Mitchell, Tupelo; Mrs. J. B. Melton, Ozona; Mrs.
W. A. Griffith and Mrs. T. E. Ward, both of
Dallas and other relatives.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Thursday, Apr 7, 1955
- Submitted
by
Diane Richards
- 1st wife
Bessie (Langer/Longer) Eaton married Aug
22, 1926 2nd wife Dorothy Mae (Lookingbill)
Eaton married Feb 2, 1935 3rd Ardolia (unk)
Ferrell-Berry; s/o Volley Eaton & Minnie
Lee (O�Daniel) Eaton-Tarrer (obit says (Tarrer)
his mother married Wm. H. Tarrar when he was
one year old)
Lucian Maurice Killingsworth
Oct 21, 1896 - Jan 8, 1928
POWELL MAN SLAIN SUNDAY AFTERNOON; TWO MEN
GIVE BAIL
MORRIS KILLINGSWORTH SHOT TO DEATH ON
STREETS OF POWELL
Morris Killingsworth, 31, single of Powell,
is dead, and Aubrey Rawlinson, 34, single,
and Carl Campbell, both of Powell, are at
liberty on bonds of $3,000 each on formal
complaints for murder in connection with the
fatal shooting of Killingsworth in front of
the Powell State Bank at Powell Sunday
afternoon shortly after 3 o'clock.
Rawlinson came to Corsicana and surrendered
to the sheriff�s office and admitted that he
did the shooting. He was accompanied to
Corsicana by a number of the citizens of
that community, including the Campbell boy.
The formal complaints for murder were filed
before W. J. Carroll justice of the peace,
Kerens, who met county Attorney L. J. Woodin,
Powell. Bonds were made out in Corsicana
late Sunday night and were quickly signed by
a number of prominent citizens of Powell and
Corsicana and the two men released.
County Attorney L. J. Wood went to the scene
of the shooting Sunday afternoon and
returned Sunday night. The announcement made
at the court house that Campbell was also
charged with murder came as a surprise to
the Powell citizens, who made his bond
quickly.
In a statement issued Monday afternoon by
Aubrey Rawlinson and Carl Campbell through
their attorneys, Gibson, Lovett and Lovett
with reference to the shooting of Morris
Killingsworth at Powell Sunday afternoon
about 2 o'clock, Rawlinson admits that he
shot Killingsworth, claiming self-defense.
Trouble beginning in May or June, 1927, at
the time an altercation occurred between the
deceased and his brother-in-law, Fred
Rawlinson, brother of the accused, was
recited and frequent threats against the
life of the accused and members of his
family were offered. Carl Campbell, 27,
single denies any participation in the
shooting of Killingsworth. Rawlinson
admitted that he used two. 380 Colt
automatic pistols.
Both Rawlinson and Campbell have resided at
Powell all of their lives. Rawlinson is the
son of George Rawlinson, and Campbell is the
son of Leo Campbell.
It was stated that there were three bullet
wounds in the front of the body and five in
the back. There seems to be several versions
of the shooting, but one related Monday was
to the effect that Killingsworth was shot
and fell on the first shot, the remaining
bullets being fired in rapid succession.
There were several witnesses to the
shooting, it was intimated.
While no statement was made relative to the
cause of the trouble Campbell and Rawlinson
werer charged recently with aggravated
assault in connection with an altercation
with Killingsworth several weeks ago. The
cases are now pending in the county court of
Navarro county, County Attorney l. J. Woods
stated Monday.
The two accused youths waived examining
trial and the case will likely be presented
before the Navarro county grand jury
sometime during the present week.
Killingsworth is survived by his father, two
sisters, one of whom is the wife of Fred
Rawlinson, brother of the man accused of
killing Killingsworth.
Funeral arrangements had not been announced
Monday morning.
Notes:
----
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR SLAIN MAN WERE HELD ON MONDAY
Funeral services for Morris Killingsworth, aged 31, of Powell
who died Sunday afternoon as a result of pistol wounds, were
held Monday afternoon.
Aubrey Rawlinson, single, 24, and Carl Campbell, 27, single, are
at liberty on bonds of $3,000 each on formal complaints of
murder in connection with the fatal shooting of Killingsworth.
Notes:
----
After the conclusion of the investigation of the offices of
the county called by District Judge Scarborough in his
charge to the Jury, Jan. 2, a number of matters will be
scheduled to be taken up by the investigations, including
the fatal shooting of Morris Killingsworth at Powell, Jan.
8, for which Aubrey Rawlinson and Carl Campbell are charged
by complaint with murder.
Notes:
Minnie
Abigail (Jackson) Smoke-Newman
Aug 29, 1871 - Dec 28, 1953
Wednesday Rites For Mrs. Newman
Mrs. Minnie Newman, 82, long-time Navarro county
resident, died Monday night in the home of her sister,
Mrs. H. R. Harrison, 1509 West Fourth avenue.
Funeral services were held from the McCammon Chapel
Wednesday at 2 p.m. Burial was in the
Prairie
Point cemetery.
The rites were conducted by Claude B. Holcomb, minister
of the Fifth Avenue Church of Christ.
Surviving are three sons, Lloyd Newman, Powell; J. C.
Newman, Beaumont, and Sam Smoke, Clovis, N. M.; two
brothers, J. A. Jackson, Powell, and Robert C. Jackson,
Corsicana; three grandchildren, three
great-grandchildren and other relatives.
Pallbearers were Fred Ellett, E. R. Wright, W. A.
McKinney, L. M. Warren, R. L. Jones and A. B. Kent.
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun
- Wednesday, Dec 30, 1953
- Submitted by
Diane Richards
- 1st husband
Samuel Lewis Smoke, Sr. married Jul 14, 1895 2nd
husband Lee Roy Newman married Aug 5, 1908 buried
in Chatfield cemetery; d/o Christopher Columbus
Jackson & Sarah Abigail (Tinsley) Jackson
William
Sharrott �Shy� Smith
Feb 15, 1853 - Feb 19, 1928
LEADING CITIZEN OF EAST NAVARRO DIED ON SUNDAY
Sunday, February 19, marked the passing of another
good man who had been a resident of Navarro county
for over half a century. William Sharrot (Shy) Smith
of Bazette, who was claimed by death on that date
was known by many of the old as well as the young
residents in the county, and he counted his friends
by his acquaintances. The passing of this good and
noble man leaves a vacancy not only in the homes of
his children with whom he made his home but also in
the community where he had lived for fifty-four
years as one of the highly respected and loved
citizens. Mr. Smith (Uncle Shy) was born February
14, 1862 in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, the youngest of
eleven children, who with the exception of one
brother, have preceded Mr. Smith. Mr. Smith came to
Texas when a very young man and settled in Navarro
county where he lived for fifty-four years. He was
postmaster at Bazette for many years and was holding
that office at the time it was discontinued and
moved to Kerens. Mr. Smith owned and operated a
general merchandise store during this time in
connection with the postoffice, and he continued in
business for several years after which he retired
and devoted his time to his farming interests. He
was always a prominent man and citizen in the
community and had many friends in Kerens and
throughout the county. He united with the Christian
church when a young man and had been a member of the
Masonic lodge for years, although in his latter
years he was not able to carry on his membership
because of ill health. Although he had been in
failing health for years, he had been able to go
about until several weeks ago when he became ill at
the home of his son, J. S. Smith of Bazette, and
lingered until death came to his relief and ended
his suffering and pain. Only five days before his
death, he had passed another milestone in his life
and was 76 years old. His wife preceded him in death
five years ago. He is survived by his three
children, Charles Edgar Smith of Kerens, John
Sharrott and Mrs. A. L. Hardaway of Bazette, and a
number of grandchildren and one great grand-child.
His only living brother, George Smith of Los
Angeles, Calif., who was a Union soldier in the
Civil war, had recently come to make his home at
Bazette to be with his brother.
The funeral services were held at the Prairie Point
church, and interment was made in the
Prairie Point cemetery.
The services were conducted by the Rev. Shutt,
pastor of the Methodist church at Bazette, and Revs.
Paul W. Evans and Joe N. Everheart of Kerens. A
large number of friends followed the cortege, and
many beautiful flowers were placed on his last
resting place as a silent token of the love and
esteem felt for this good man whose influence will
live long after him, in the lives of his children
and in the community where he lived.
Notes:
Bobby Fred Skinner
Nov 21, 1937 - Jul 15, 2017
 Bobby
Fred Skinner was born Nov. 21, 1937 to Leslie Izeral and
Lina Fay Duncan Skinner. He put up a valiant battle against
Multiple Myeloma and went to be with his Savior Saturday,
July 15, 2017.
Bob was born in Port Arthur and moved to the Houston area as
a young boy. He graduated from Aldine High School in 1956.
He worked most of his adult life for Celanese Chemical
Company in Bay City. He was a member of The First Baptist
Church of Bay City. He retired in 1995.
For most of the 20 years after his retirement, he and his
wife, Nancy, toured the United States and Canada in their
RV. He belonged to three RV clubs, The Traveling Supremes,
the Rice Belt Sams, and the Jolly Good Sams. He also
belonged to the Log Cabin Square Dance Club. He made many
friends through these clubs.
In 2008, he moved to the small town of Blooming Grove. He
joined Central Baptist Church. He built a barndomenium that
he and his wife designed.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his beloved
grandson, Ryan Craig Standlee, and a nephew, Greg Skinner.
Bobby is survived by his wife, Nancy Keith Skinner; his son
and daughter-in-law, Dwayne and Melanie Skinner of Bryan;
daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah Schwartz and Bill of
Conroe; Leslie and Dennis Gann of Bay City and his brother,
Joe E. Skinner and wife Linda of The Woodlands. He is also
survived by his step children, Craig and wife, Nancy
Hlavinka of Matagorda and Tina and husband Bob Ortolan of
Oakland Township, Michigan; grandchildren, Crystal and Chris
Porter, Leanne and Captain Jeff Kocian, Bradley and Rachelle
Schwartz, Lisa Skinner, Austin Skinner, Chloe Gann, and
Collin Gann along with eight great grandchildren that he
cherished. He was blessed by his youngest great grandson
being named after him.
Vistiation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 17,
2017 at Corley Chapel in Blooming Grove.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 19,
2017 at First Baptist Church in Bay City with visitation to
be held prior.
Interment to follow at Hawley Cemetery.
Dr. Darren Heil and Dr. Michael Zimmerman will officiate.
Pallbearers will be Dwayne Skinner, Craig Hlavinka, Bob
Ortolan, Bradley Schwartz, Austin Skinner, Captain Jeff
Kocian, Christ Porter, Dennis Gann, and Collin Gann.
Honorary Pallbearers will be the Celanese retirees.
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the building fund
of Central Baptist Church of Blooming Grove or an
organization of your choice. |
Notes:
--
 Bobby
Fred Skinner was born November 21, 1937 to Leslie Izeral and
Lina Fay Duncan Skinner. He put up a valiant battle against
Multiple Myeloma and went to be with his Savior on July 15,
2017.
Bob was born in Port Arthur, TX and moved to the Houston
area as a young boy. He graduated from Aldine High School in
1956. He worked most of his adult life for Celanese Chemical
Company in Bay City. He was a member of The First Baptist
Church of Bay City. He retired in 1995. For most of the 20
years after his retirement, he and his wife, Nancy, toured
the United States and Canada in their RV. He belonged to
three RV clubs, The Traveling Supremes, the Rice Belt Sams,
and the Jolly Good Sams. He also belonged to the Log Cabin
Square Dance Club. He made many friends through these clubs.
In 2008, he moved to the small town of Blooming Grove. He
joined Central Baptist Church. He built a barndomenium that
he and his wife designed.
Bobby is survived by his wife, Nancy Keith Skinner, his son
and daughter-in-law, Dwayne and Melanie Skinner of Bryan,
TX, daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah Schwartz and Bill of
Conroe, Leslie and Dennis Gann of Bay City, TX and his
brother, Joe E. Skinner and wife Linda of The Woodlands, TX.
He is also survived by his step children, Craig and wife,
nancy Hlavinka of Matagorda, TX and Tina and husband Bob
Ortolan of Oakland Township, Michigan. He is survived by his
grandchildren, Crystal and Chris Porter, Leanne and Captain
Jeff Kocian, Bradley and Rachelle Schwartz, Lisa Skinner,
Austin Skinner, Chloe Gann, and Collin Gann. He is survived
by eight great grandchildren that he cherished. He was
blessed by his youngest great grandson being named after
him.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his beloved
grandson, Ryan Craig Standlee, and a nephew, Greg Skinner.
A visitation will be held at Corley Chapel in Blooming Grove
on Monday, July 17, 2017 from 6pm to 8pm with the funeral to
follow at First Baptist Church in Bay City on Wednesday,
July 19, 2017 at 2:00PM with visitation to be held prior.
Burial will be at Hawley Cemetery following the funeral. Dr.
Darren Heil and Dr. Michael Zimmerman will officiate.
Pallbearers will be Dwayne Skinner, Craig Hlavinka, Bob
Ortolan, Bradley Schwartz, Austin Skinner, Captain Jeff
Kocian, Christ Porter, Dennis Gann, and Collin Gann.
Honorary Pallbearers will be the Celanese retirees.
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the building fund
of Central Baptist Church of Blooming Grove or an
organization of your choice. |
Notes:
Tom Guerrero
Ovalle
Dec 22, 1934 - Jul 12, 2017
 Tom Ovalle, 82, of Corsicana passed
away Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Baylor University Medical Center in
Dallas. He was born on Dec. 22, 1934 in Kerens to Selso and Ynez
Ovalle.
He was drafted into the US Army in the 50's and after basic training
was stationed in France. He attained an associated degree from
Navarro College, and ran a successful plumbing and real estate
investment company.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Selso and Ynez Ovalle.
He is survived by his son, Tommy Ovalle and wife Kathy of Winter
Haven, Florida; daughters, Vivian Lynn and husband Jim of
Midlothian, Blinda Sue Carnley and wife Henry of Kilgore, and Diane
Lynn Ovalle of Hawkins City; grandchildren, Forrest, James, Nickie,
Bailey, Parker, Jonathan, Nicholas, Davina, Brian, Jeremy and Nina;
18 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren, three
great-great-great grandchildren; sister, China Ovalle of Corsicana;
brother, Chris Ovalle and wife Betty of Tyler; numerous nieces,
nephews and cousins and a close friend, Viola Lamb of Corsicana.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday,
July 21, 2017 at Corley Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 22, 2017 at
the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Gary W. Johnson officiating.
Interment will follow in
Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, those desiring to do so may make
memorial contributions to the Calvary Worship Center, 1364
N. Beaton Street, Corsicana, Texas 75110. |
Notes:
-
The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tuesday, Jul 18, 2017
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
- h/o Shirley Ruth (Hall)
Ovalle; s/o Selso Ovalle [buried at Calvary Cemetery, Corsicana,
TX] & Maria Inez Ovalle
Clarence L. "Bud" White
Jul 30, 1908 - Sep 20, 1981
Clarence L. White, 73, of Frost,
died Sunday in Hubbard.
Service is today at 2 p.m., Blooming Grove Funeral Home. Burial will
be at Dresden Cemetery.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Mary White of Frost; four sons,
Hubert White of Manilla, Phillippines, Clarence E. White of
Alberquerque, New Mexico, Dwain White of Keller, Bob White of El
Toro, California; four daughters, Mary Lou Gallagher of Grapevine,
Mary Williams of Fort Worth, Pat Jones of Fort Worth, Debbie Adamson
of Frost; three brothers, Carl White, of Roswell, New Mexico,
Thurman White of Haggerman, New Mexico, Leroy White of Roswell, New
Mexico; one sister, Juanita Nichols of Roswell; 20 grandchildren and
seven great grandchildren
Pallbearers are Carl Self, George Wagner, Dow Gordon, Hubert
Douglas, Roy Norris and Cloratho Ramsey.
Service is today, 2 p.m., Blooming Grove Funeral Home Chapel, with
Weldon Barnard officiating. Burial will be at
Dresden Cemetery.
Notes:
- The Blooming Grove Times -
Wednesday, Sep 23, 1981
- From the collection of the
Blooming Grove Historical Society
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
Billie Bob (Carroll) Porter
May 20, 1923 - Nov 5, 2010
 FORT
WORTH -- Billie C. Porter died Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, at home
surrounded by family.
Service: Was Tuesday in
Dresden Cemetery
in Navarro County.
She was born May 20, 1923, in Navarro County. She will be
missed by many.
Billie was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh H. and
Bessie Carroll; older brother, Lloyd Carroll; and younger
brother, Dorwyn Carroll.
Survivors: Son, Dane of Fort Worth; brother, Glynn Carroll
and wife, Velma, of Mexia; niece, Glenda McKeown and
husband, Joseph, of Mexia; nephew, Gary Carroll and wife,
Linda, and their son, Lloyd, of Jonesboro; nephew, Darrell
Carroll and wife, Annette, and their son, Daniel, of Waco;
great-niece, Carrie Cagle and husband, Josh, of Benton, La.;
great-niece, Leigh Ann Scott and husband, David, and their
son, Camden, of Greenville; great-nephew, Jason Wright of
Austin; sister-in-law, Delma Howard and husband, Dewitt; and
many other beloved friends. |
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