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Mary Etta (Sprinkle) Rinker
Dec 17, 1892 - Nov 2, 1963

Mrs. Guy Rinker Dies Saturday

Mrs. Guy Rinker, 70, died at the family residence, 318 South Fifteenth street, Saturday morning. Native of Pursley, she had resided in Corsicana many years.

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. from the Missionary Baptist church, of which she was a member.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. Bruce Hibbitt, pastor, with burial in the Hamilton cemetery.

Surviving are her husband Corsicana; three brothers, Homer Sprinkle, Corsicana; Tommy and Henry Sprinkle, both of Fort Worth; two sisters, Mrs. Willie Ola Robinson and Mrs. Earl Albritton, both of Corsicana, and several nieces and nephews including Mrs. Tom Harrison, Andrews, and Mrs. Roland Rogers, Waxahachie, nieces reared by Mrs. Rinker and other relatives.

Griffin will direct.

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Guy Carlton Rinker
Sep 23, 1885 - Sep 25, 1973

Guy Rinker

Funeral services were to be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Griffin Funeral Home Chapel for Guy Rinker, 88, of Post, Tex., who died Tuesday at Tahoka. Rev. Ted Stanley, was to officiate, with burial to follow at Hamilton Cemetery

Survivors include three sisters.

Pallbearers include Bacil Herod, Chester Sprinkle, Tom P. Harrison, Roland G. Rogers, L. C. Cook, and Bennie Robinson.

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Guy Rinker

Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Friday at the Griffin Funeral Home Chapel for Guy Rinker, 88, of Post Texas who died in Tahoka, Texas. He was a former resident of Corsicana. Rev. Ted Stanley, Missionary Baptist Church pastor, will officiate, and burial will be at Hamilton Cemetery.

He was a member of Missionary Baptist Church.

Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Grace Etheridge and Mrs. Nell Griffin, both of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Mrs. Jessie Williams of Post.

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Luther Carl Deaton, Sr.
Dec 14, 1890 - Nov 15, 1963

L. C. Deaton, 72, Found Dead On Hunting Trip

Luther Carl Deaton, 72, retired textile worker, 616 South Main Street, was found dead a short distance from Highway 31 late Friday night. He is reported to have gone squirrel hunting Friday afternoon, leaving his home about 2 p.m.

When he failed to return home, a search was instituted and later the police auxiliary, deputy sheriffs and police force were summoned to aid in the search about 8:30 p.m. A relative and an auxiliary police group are reported to have found the body lying on the ground about 11:15 p.m.

Howe French, justice of the peace, conducted an investigation and returned a coroner's verdict of death from natural causes. Deaton is reported to have been a cardiac patient.

He was a native of North Carolina.

Surviving are his wife of Corsicana, three sons, Luther Carl Deaton, Jr., Fort Worth; Robert H. and John William Deaton, both of Corsicana; two daughters, Mrs. Ann Pickard, Alvin, and Mrs. Bette Buchanan, Corsicana; nine grandchildren; five brothers, Wade Deaton, Sourth Carolina; W. T. Deaton, High Point, N. C.; Jesse Deaton, Virginia; John Deaton, High Point, N. C., and Doy Deaton, California; four sisters, Mrs. Lettie Dudley, Mrs. Myrtle Williams, Florida; Mrs. Bertha Dunn, Virginia; Mrs. Ann Watson, High Point, N. C.; stepmother, Mrs. J. H. Deaton, High Point, N. C.; three half brothers, six half sisters and other relatives.

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Griffin Chapel with burial in the Hamilton cemetery.

The services will be conducted by Rev. Jim Gayle, pastor of the Calvary Baptist church.

Pallbearers will be Benny Heathcote, Brown Spurlock, C. W. Blackmon, Curtis Henthorn, Ira Yarbrough, Charlie Bryant, Leo Selman and Preston Allred.

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Johnny Aaron Robert Matthews
Jan 23, 1992 - Dec 30, 2017
 
Johnny Aaron Robert Matthews was born on January 23, 1992 in Sulphur Springs, Tx.
He is survived by his parents Robert & Sarah Matthews of North Carolina and Brian & Sherri Warren of Brady, TX, as well as two sisters Karen Elizabeth Feaster of Midland, TX and Stormi JC Ferguson of Corsicana, Tx.

Johnny walked into the loving arms of his Lord and savior, Jesus Christ on December 30, at 1am.

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  • s/o Robert Lynn Matthews, Jr. & Sherri Lynn (Chandler) Matthews-Warren
  • Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home
  • Oakwood Cemetery, Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX
  • Submitted by Diane Richards

Dewitt Davis Ingram
Oct 4, 1882 - Apr 6, 1964

D. D. Ingram, 81, Dies Monday

D. D. Ingram, 81, native of Barry, died at the Twilight Home Monday night.

Funeral services will be held from the Corley Chapel Wednesday at 3 p.m. f=with burial in Oakwood Cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. J. M. Fannin, pastor of the Primitive Baptist Church.

Surviving are a son, A. P. Ingram, Lake Jackson; a daughter, Mrs. Ruby Lee Wallace, Corsicana; five grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, a brother, R. H. Ingram, Corsicana and other relatives.

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Harriett Bell "Hattie" (Wasson) Freeman
Feb 4, 1877 - Apr 14, 1964

Hold Services Mrs. Freemon

Funeral was at 10 a.m. Thursday for Mrs. George (Aunt Hattie) Freemon in the Corley chapel with burial in Chatfield cemetery.

Mrs. Freemon, age 87, died in Corsicana Tuesday afternoon. She was a native of Alabama.

Rev. Don Johnson, pastor of the Chatfield Methodist church, officiated.

Surviving are a sister, Mrs. John Finch, Sr., Corsicana; a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Pallbearers were J. P. Hodge, John H. Montfort, Lloyd Sands, Byron Kirby, Morris Kirby and W. P. Pritchett.

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Tommie Myrtle (Coursey) Maxwell
Dec 28, 1891 - Jun 17, 1964

Hold Services Mrs. Maxwell

Funeral services for Mrs. J. F. Maxwell was held at 2 p.m. at Corley Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Don Johnson and Rev. Cass French, Jr., officiating.

Burial was in the Chatfield cemetery.

Mrs. Maxwell, age 72, of Route 5, Corsicana, died in Memorial hospital Wednesday afternoon. She was a native of Itasca and had lived in Navarro county 54 years.

She is survived by her husband; three sons, Aaron Maxwell, Temple; John F. Maxwell, Jr., Winnsboro, and Moss Maxwell, Corsicana; a daughter, Mrs. H. L. Smelley, Corsicana; nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, a brother, Henry Coursey, Leslie, Ark.; a sister, Mrs. Ruby Devaney, Dallas, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Leo Sands, Loyd Sands, Orvel Glenn, J. M. Hodge, Don Kirby, Morris Kirby, Ed Ellington and Earnest Featherstone.

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John Frank Maxwell, Sr.
Sep 30, 1889 - Feb 10, 1965

J. F. Maxwell Rites Friday

Services for J. F. Maxwell, 75, retired Chatfield farmer, who died in Paulyne's Rest Home Wednesday, were held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Corley Chapel with burial in the New Chatfield cemetery.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Don Johnson, pastor of the Chatfield Methodist church, and Rev. Cass French, pastor of the Second Avenue Baptist Church.

Maxwell had resided in the Chatfield community for 50 years.

Surviving are three sons, Aaron Maxwell, Temple; Garland M. Maxwell, Corsicana, and John F. Maxwell, Jr., Winnsboro; a daughter, Mrs. Jewell Smelley, Corsicana; nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and a brothers, J. C. Maxwell, Waco, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Lloyd Sands, Leo Sands, Ed Ellington, J. M. Hodge, Morris Kirby, Byron Kirby, Ernest Featherston and Weldon Buchanan.

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Lindle Leslie Patterson
Jun 1, 1918 - Mar 21, 1964

L. L. Patterson Rites Monday

L. L. Patterson, 45, of Fort Worth, formerly of Corsicana, died in the St. Joseph's Hospital in Fort Worth Saturday afternoon following a short illness. Native of Chatfield, he was a veteran of World War II.

Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Corley Chapel with burial in the Chatfield cemetery.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Charles Wallace, pastor of the Navarro Mills Baptist church.

Surviving are his wife of Ft. Worth; two daughters, Miss Letha Patterson and Mrs. Jenny Franklin, both of Fort Worth; parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Patterson, and a brother, Charley Patterson, all of Corsicana, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were George Blackwood, Johnny Mosley, Bobby Cargil, Sammie Barnes, Charles Rutledge and Bobby Carr.

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Chesley Patterson, Sr.
Jun 12, 1897 - Mar 3, 1965

C. Patterson Rites Thursday

Funeral services for Chesley Patterson, 67, of 3604 Interurban Boulevard, who died in Memorial hospital Wednesday were held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Corley Chapel.

The rites were conducted by Rev. David Williams, Northside Assembly of God church minister, and Rev. B. W. Johnson, pastor of the Pentecostal Church of God. Burial was in the Chatfield cemetery.

Patterson was a cattle buyer.

Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; two daughters, Mrs. G. L. Blackford, Fort Worth and Mrs. Johnny Mosley, Corsicana; a son, Chesley Patterson, Corsicana; a brother, E. P. Patterson, Fort Worth; 14 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and other relatives.

Nephews were pallbearers.

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Ruth Pearl (Gilbert) Frazier
Oct 22, 1879 - Aug 2, 1965

Mrs. Frazier Of Streetman Dies

Mrs. C. T. Frazier, 85, died Monday at Streetman.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the First Baptist church in Streetman with burial in the Cade Cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. Charles Davenport, pastor of the church, and Rev. Ike Thornton.

Surviving are her husband of Streetman; three sons, R. G. Frazier, Amarillo; E. G. Frazier, Streetman, and Tom Frazier, Carrizo Springs; two daughters, Mrs. R. E. Bennett, Pampa, and Mrs. George Andrews, Odessa, and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Tracy Gilbert, Hillery Dean Carroll, Bud Berry, Cooper Harris, Melvin Henderson, Buck Blissett and Russell Geiger, all nephews.

Corley will direct.

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Hugh Dunagan Burleson
Jan 21, 1881 - Feb 6, 1965

Hugh Burleson Rites Thursday

Service for Hugh Burleson, 74, retired rural mail carrier, Streetman, will be held from the First Baptist church in Streetman Thursday at 2 p.m.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. Charles Davenport, pastor, assisted by Rev. Johnny Johnson. Burial will be in the Cade Cemetery.

Burleson died Tuesday noon in the Freestone County Memorial hospital in Fairfield.

Burleson was a World War I veteran and a member of the Streetman Masonic Lodge.

Surviving are his wife of Streetman; a daughter, Mrs. T. H. Foster, New Braunfels; two brothers, Ross Burleson, San Antonio, and Fred Burleson, Corsicana; a sister, Mrs. W. O. Winborn, Arlington; and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Earl Speed, Angus Kent McGilvary, Ralph Howell, J. A. Coleman, Leonard Lee and Lloyd Robinson.

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John Mizioe
Abt. 1883 - May 10, 1965

John Mizioe Rites Are Held

Funeral rites were held Wednesday at 11 a.m. here for John Mizioe, 82, retired textile worker who died suddenly Monday at 1813 Sycamore.

Services were held from the church of the Immaculate Conception. Burial was in the Catholic Cemetery. Conducting the rites was Rev. A. J. Merkel. Immaculate Conception pastor.

Mizioe is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Roland Marchand of Corsicana, with whom he had resided for eight years.

Mizioe was a native of Poland and lived in Massachusetts before coming to Corsicana.

Corley directed.

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Mamie (Joiner) Powell
Nov 28, 1891 - Aug 1. 1965

Mrs. Powell Expires Sunday

Mrs. Mamie Powell died Sunday at her home, 1406 East Seventh avenue.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. from the Bethel AME church with Rev. John R. Thornton, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Chatfield cemetery.

Native of Chatfield, Mrs. Powell had resided in Corsicana 23 years.

Surviving are seven children, Mrs. Pearlie Slaughter, Fort Worth; Mrs. Addie Hall, Malakoff; Mrs. Mamie Smith, Dallas; Miss Murency Powell, Dallas; Murrel Powell, Kilgore; Curtis and William Powell, both of Corsicana, and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be officers and members of the church.

Calhoun Funeral Home will direct.

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Martha Ann "Mattie" (Martin) Dutton
Oct. 25, 1875 - Aug. 22, 1965

Mrs. Dutton, 89, Rites Monday

KERENS, Aug. 25 (Spl)�Mrs. Martha Dutton, 89, long-time Bazette and Kerens resident, died in the Twilight Home in Corsicana Sunday morning.

Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Paschal Funeral Chapel here with burial in the Bazette cemetery. Rev. Don Walker, pastor of the First Baptist church, conducted the rites.

Mrs. Dutton was born Oct. 25, 1875 in Mississippi. She was a member of the Baptist church.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Winifred Conner, Mart; a granddaughter, Mrs. Ruth Quinn, Kerens; a grandson, Billy Dutton, Kerens; two great-grandsons, Gayle Quinn, Houston, and Larry Quinn, Kerens; one great-granddaughter, Christina Quinn, Houston, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Aston Gray, T. M. Shelton, Clint Baster, Ben R. Cherry, Lester Shelton and Roy Scarbrough.

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Margaret Jane "Jennie" (Hail) Kelley
May 8, 1868 - Aug 2, 1965

Mrs. D. C. Kelley Dies Monday

Mrs. D. C. (Bub) Kelley, 97, native of Navarro county, died in Normangee Monday afternoon.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 4 p.m. from the First Baptist church in Streetman with burial in the Birdston cemetery.

Her late husband was Navarro county jailer and court bailiff for a number of years. She formerly resided in Corsicana and Streetman. Mrs. Kelley was a Baptist.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. L. J. Honea, Normangee; two sons, Joe H. Kelley, Liberty, and John L. Kelley, Corsicana; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren and other relatives.

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Robert Lee Clark
Jun 28, 1918 - Nov 7, 1965

R. L. Clark, 47, Found Dead In Auto On Sunday

Robert Lee Clark, 47, oil field worker, 1424 West Collin street, was found dead in his automobile on U. S. Highway 287 southeast of Eureka Monday morning.

W. H. Tipton, justice of the peace, conducted an inquest and returned a verdict of "death from natural causes." State Highway Patrolman Bob Parrish, Deputy Sheriff Dude Blackmon and Constable Bell of Eureka investigated.

Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Griffin Chapel with burial in Birdston cemetery.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Leonard Lee, Streetman minister.

Clark was a member of the St. Elmo Baptist church.

Surviving are a son, Robert Clark, Grand Prairie; three brothers, J. R. Clark, Grand Prairie; D. W. Clark, Corsicana, and Wallace Clark, Montana; four sisters, Mrs. Bessie Beasley, Corsicana; Mrs. Mayre Robinson, Dallas; Mrs. Carolyn Goodard, Dallas, and Mrs. Levenia Foster, Grand Prairie, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Buster Burleson, Emmett Ferguson, Murl Anderson, Jake Barker, Wayne Pillans and Robert Pillans.

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David Lee Wansley
Feb 24, 1944 - Jun 1, 2023
 
On February 24, 1944, David Lee Wansley was born at home in Mineola, Texas to J.T. and Amie Lee Wansley. He attended Lone Grove Schools through the eighth grade, then Quitman High School, and he graduated from Troup High School. After graduation, he moved to Corsicana to attend Navarro College and worked full-time at King's Grocery where he met the love of his life, Carol King. Dave and Carol dated for five years and were married April 22, 1967 while he was serving in the U.S. Army as a helicopter pilot. The couple was first stationed in Fayetteville, North Carolina, then Dave was deployed to Vietnam. During his seven month deployment, Dave was flying a rescue mission when his helicopter was shot down. Dave sustained significant injuries. On March 14, 1969, Dave and Carol welcomed their only child, Laura Ann Wansley, while stationed at Ft. Walters Military Institute where Dave served as a flight instructor. For his service to his country, David was awarded the Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, and was honorably discharged. David's career with the Texas Department of Public Safety as a highway patrolman began in LaGrange, Texas, and he also served in Commerce where he graduated with a B.S. in Criminal Justice from TexasA & M - Commerce. Next, David was stationed in Quitman where he was recruited by the TX DPS Aircraft section to be a helicopter pilot in Lubbock. For his heroism on a number of occasions, David was named the DPS Trooper of the Year.After retirement from his last post with DPS in Mineral Wells, Dave and Carol moved to Florida to be near their daughter. There, David was employed by FLIR Corporation, selling and demonstrating see-in-the-dark cameras for law enforcement helicopters. David was an avid golfer and fisherman. In retirement, Dave and Carol made their homes in Corsicana, Temple, and Holly Lake Ranch. David was preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws, Mr. and Mrs. James King, and his daughter. Also preceding him were his brothers Donald, Jerry, and
Bill Wansley. He is survived by Carol King Wansley, his wife of 56 years. He is also survived by his sister Katie Wansley Tournage, several nieces and nephews, his bonus daughter, Shellie O'Neal, his bonus granddaughter, Jaelyn Bergey, and many treasured friends. Funeral services will be held at Corley's Funeral Home Saturday, June 3. Visitation will be at 10 a.m., followed by an 11 a.m. service. Interment will be at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas on Monday, June 12 at 3 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you contribute to the charity of your choice in David's honor.

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Sherry Fern (Warner) Tomlinson
Nov 2, 1949 - Jun 4, 2023
 
Sherry Tomlinson, age 73, died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Gulf Breeze, FL June 4th. She was born November 2, 1949 in Corsicana, Tx and was a graduate of Corsicana High School. Sherry's life centered around her family. In their younger years, she and husband Ron enjoyed camping, motocross and other outdoor sports including SCUBA diving. Once, she even rode all the way to Alaska from Texas on the back of Ron's motorcycle.

When she was not managing her daughter's busy schedule or coaching her cheerleading squad, Sherry pursued her passion for world travel, collecting antique furnishings, gardening, and landscaping design. She designed both of their backyard oases in Texas and Florida. Inspired by Japanese gardens, their Texas home contained a Koi pond complete with over a dozen fish.

She and Ron retired in Gulf Breeze, Florida to be near their daughter Dr. Rosamond Sonnen and granddaughter Sienna, now age 8. She throughly enjoyed her years in Florida keeping Sienna several days each week while allowing Rosamond to establish her successful dental practice.

> Sherry was preceded in death by her parents M. Wesley and LaValta Moody Warner and her brother Terry of Corsicana, Texas. She is survived by husband Ron, daughter Dr. Rosamond Sonnen and granddaughter Sienna Sonnen of Gulf Breeze, Florida, brother Wesley Warner of Sherman Oaks, California, sister Pamela Pierce and husband Ricky of Fairfield, Texas and their 4 children.

A visitation will be held at Rose Lawn Funeral Home from 10-11:00 am on Thursday, June 15, 2023. A funeral service will begin at 11:00 am with Pastor John Kelsoe officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery, Gulf Breeze, Florida.

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Lena Mae (Nicholson) Howeth
Sep 4, 1902 - Sep 11, 1965

Mrs. Howeth Dies Saturday

Mrs. A. L. (Jack) Howeth, 63, died at her residence, 2110 West Sixth avenue, early Saturday.

Services are planned from the Corley Chapel Sunday at 4 p.m. with Rev. Sidney Roberts, pastor of the First Methodist Church, conducting. Other details are incomplete.

Mrs. Howeth, a native of Kerens, is survived by her husband of Corsicana, a daughter, Mrs. Betty Remonte, Corsicana; a son, R. A. Howeth, San Diego, Calif.; three grandchildren; two brothers, D. T. Nicholson of Corsicana, and L. P. Nicholson, San Benito, Texas; a sister, Mrs. H. J. Hollinger, San Diego, Calif; and mother, Mrs. R. F. Nicholson, Corsicana.

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Sunday Rites Mrs. Howeth

Funeral services for Mrs. A. L. (Jack) Howeth, 63, who died at her home, 2119 West Sixth held from the Corley Chapel Sunday at 4 p.m. with burial in Oakwood cemetery.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Sidney Roberts, pastor of the First Methodist church, and Rev. Robert Potts, pastor of the First Baptist church.

Native of Kerens, Mrs. Howeth is survived by her husband of Corsicana; a daughter, Mrs. Betty Remonte, Corsicana; a son, R. A. Howeth, San Diego, Calif.; three grandchildren, two brothers, D. T. Nicholson, Corsicana, and L. P. Nicholson, San Benito, Calif.; mother, Mrs. R. F. Nicholson, Corsicana and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Woody Wilson, L. R. Cockrell, Joe B. Fortson, Ted Red, F. M. Howeth and Morris Howeth.

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Hallie (Robinson) Summitt
Apr 8, 1902 - Nov 20, 1965

Mrs. Summitt Dies Saturday, Rites Sunday

Mrs. Hallie Robinson Summitt, 63, died early Saturday in Memorial Hospital.

A resident of 518 North Twenty-third street, she was a member of the Tupelo Methodist church.

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from Griffin's chapel with burial in Oakwood cemetery. The officiating minister will be Rev. Weldon Haynes, pastor of the Chatfield, Roane and Tupelo Methodist churches, assisted by Rev,. Steve Massie, pastor of First Christian Church of Corsicana.

Her survivors include one son, Granville G. (Jack) Summitt of Corsicana; two grandchildren, LeAnn and Mark Stephen Summitt of Corsicana; seven brothers, George And William Robinson of Corsicana, John, Reuben, Joe and Alex Robinson of Rice, and W. A. Robinson of San Diego, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. C. F. Mirus and Mrs. A. F. Lockhart, both of Corsicana, and Mrs. W. A. Drake of Austin; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Bill Wilson. George Robinson, John Robinson, Richard Robinson, William Robinson, Joe Robinson, Reuben Robinson, and Alex Robinson.

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Dean (Sims) Kent
Sep 9, 1918 - Jun 14, 1965

Mrs. Dean Kent Dies Monday

KERENS, June 14 (Spl)�Mrs. Dean Kent, 46, died in Memorial hospital early Monday morning following an extended illness. She was active in the First Methodist church.

Funeral services will be held from the First Methodist church Tuesday at 3 p.m. with burial in Oakwood cemetery in Corsicana. The rites will be conducted by Rev. Burt Gillis of Smithfield, former pastor here, and Rev. Odis Brown, pastor.

Surviving are her husband Barney Kent, and mother, Mrs. Leslie Levy, both of Kerens; three sisters, Mrs. Doris Wille, and Mrs. Sally McDaniel, both of Houston, and Mrs. Jimmie Jenkins, Kerens; two brothers, Jack Sims, Galveston and Bill Sims, Houston, and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Paschal Funeral Home directs.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun Mon., Jun 14, 1965
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • w/o Barney Melvin Kent; d/o Tomas Sims & Leslie (Crocker) Sims per death certificate

Frances (Worrill) Williams
Sep 15, 1895 - Feb 25, 1965

Mrs. Williams Rites Saturday

Final rites for Mrs. Frances W. Williams, 1438 West Third avenue, retired teacher, who died in Methodist hospital in Houston Thursday night, were held Saturday from the McCammon Chapel at 2 p.m. with burial in Oakwood cemetery.

The services were conducted by Rev. Stephen L. Massie, minister of the First Christian church, of which she was a member. She was also a member of the James Blair Chapter DAR and Chi Omega Sorority.

Mrs. Williams was the widow of the late Percy D. Williams, a former Corsicana banker. She graduated from SMU in 1918 and taught French to Army nurses going to France in World War I. she taught math in Ennis and Corsicana schools prior to her marriage in 1921 and at the time of her retirement several years ago, was a teacher in the Emhouse High School.

Surviving are a son, Percy D. Williams, Jr., Houston; three granddaughters, Anne, Margaret Frances and Elizabeth Williams, all of Houston; mother, Mrs. Williamson Worrill, Corsicana, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Howard Register, Will Hashop, Harrison Fendley, Wayne Mitchell, Charles Watkins, , Wesley Edens, Jr.; W. L. Holman and Campbell Gillespie.

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Percy Don Williams, Sr.
Jan 30, 1882 - Dec 27, 1948

PERCY D. WILLIAMS DIES IN DALLAS; FUNERAL TUESDAY

Funeral services for Percy D. Williams, aged 66 years, former long-time resident of Corsicana, who died in Dallas Monday, were held in Dallas Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock.

A native of New Albany, Miss., he moved to Texas at the age of 11 years with his parents, who settled near Blooming Grove.

Williams was identified with banking interests in Navarro county for 30o years. He was one of the organizers of the State National Bank in Corsicana and was vice president when he moved to Dallas in 1934. He was the representative of the Southwestern Life Insurance Company in Dallas.

Other activities while a resident of Corsicana included serving as secretary of the board of deacons of the First Baptist church and chairman of the finance committee of the church, vice president of the Corsicana YMCA and was active in participation in Boy Scout work, Williams was a member of the Masonic lodges at Barry and Corsicana and of Hella Temple Shrine in Dallas.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Frances W. Williams; a son, Percy D. Williams, Jr., associate professor of law at the University of Texas; a brother, C. O. Williams, Barry, and two sisters, Mrs. Bert Mitchell, Barry, and Mrs. George Stokes, Tulsa, Okla.

Entombment was in Hillcrest Mausoleum, Dallas.

Pallbearers were James R. Fields, W. M. Davidson, B. B. Munsey, Dick Dunn, Joe J. Murray, A. E. Nicholson and Paul Hilker.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wed., Dec 29, 1948
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • (Obit and death certificate says Entombment was in Hillcrest Mausoleum, Dallas, but there is a monument in Oakwood cemetery for him); h/o Frances (Worrill) Williams; s/o George Washington Williams & Cassie Elizabeth (Knox) Williams

Mary Ethel (French) Crabtree
Jul 10, 1896 - Oct 14, 1965

Mrs. Crabtree Of Lamesa Dies

Mrs. Mary Ethel Crabtree, formerly of Corsicana, died in Lamesa Friday.

Graveside rites will be conducted at Oakwood cemetery Sunday at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Robert J. Potts, pastor of the First Baptist church, conducting the services.

An earlier service was held at Lamesa Saturday at 2 p.m.

Surviving are a brother, Ross French, Amarillo, and a sister, Mrs. Ollie Jordan, Lamesa.

Corley directs local arrangements.

 Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sat., Oct 16, 1965
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • w/o Milton Carroll Crabtree (divorced) buried in Meridian cemetery, Meridian, Tx. d/o John Robinson French buried Dresden and Clara (Shaw) French-Red buried in Dawson county cemetery, Lamesa, Tx.

Newton David McKee
Dec 26, 1881 - Nov 14, 1965

Hold Services For N. D. McKee

Newton David McKee, 83, retired cotton broker, long-time Corsicana and Dallas resident, died in Fort Worth Sunday.

Funeral services were held from the Westminister Presbyterian church with burial in Oakwood cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. Eugene E. Wood, pastor of the church, and Dr. Edward Mohns, pastor of the Highland Park Presbyterian church, of which McKee waws a member.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Cleta Hines, Midland; two grandchildren, Charles David Hines and Frances Mary Hines, both of Midland; a sister, Mrs. Walter Garland, Fort Worth; a number of nieces and nephews; a sister-in-law, Miss Minnie Johnson, Corsicana; a brother-in-law, Ernest H. Johnson, Dallas, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were L. A. Johnson, Jr.; W. McCammon, Cleta Hines, Wiley Johnson, Neil Johnson, Jr.; R. J. Blaquiere, W. F. Garland, General W. M. Garland and Dave Garland.

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Jennie Elma (Wilson) Watts
Sep. 15, 1875 - Mar. 16, 1965

Mrs. J. E. Watts Dies Tuesday In Longview

Mrs. J. E. Watts of Longview, 89, mother of Mrs. W. C. Stroube, died Tuesday about 5 p.m. in Longview where she had made her home the past 25 years.

She was born in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana.

She was the widow of the late J. E. Watts who died in 1944 and was buried here in Oakwood cemetery.

Funeral services will be held from Corley chapel Thursday at 2:30 p.m. with Dr. Sloan Gentry of the East Dallas Christian Church and Rev. Steve Massie, pastor of First Christian church, officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery.

Besides Mrs. Stroube, she is survived by one other daughter, Miss Jesse Watts of Longview, and two sons, Gordon Watts of Longview and Edward Watts of Dallas; a grandson, Joe Stroube, and two great-granddaughters, Elizabeth and Susan Stroube, all of Corsicana; a brother, W. O. Wilson, Shreveport, La.; a sister, Mrs. Lee Neal, Pleasant Hill, La.; and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Glenn Smith, Sam Neal, Forrest Ferguson, A. L. Tice, James Pace and Frank McNally.

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Claude Bowman Donaldson, Jr.
Jun 30, 1921 - Apr 22, 2020

Claude Bowman Donaldson, Jr., 98, passed away in Ennis, Texas, on April 22, 2020. Burial will be at Myrtle Cemetery.

Claude was born on June 30, 1921, in Rice, Texas, to the late Claude, Sr. and Katy Williams Donaldson. Claude grew up in Rice and after graduation, he went to NYA Institute in Marble Falls and then to Ennis Tag Company (later known as Ennis Business Forms) where he met Maybelle Cave.

Claude joined the U.S. Navy and Maybelle married him in San Diego, California. Claude and Maybelle had three children: Darrell, James "Jim", and Cheryl.

Darrell Donaldson married Janette Davis and they had no children. Darrell entered the U.S. Army and was killed in Vietnam on March 9, 1969.

Claude is survived by his son, James "Jim" Donaldson and his wife, Beverly; daughter, Cheryl Knowlton and her husband, Troy; grandchildren, Josh Knowlton, Kasy Hovis and her husband, Chad, of Ennis, TX, Kara Donaldson, of Nairobi, Kenya, and Mark Donaldson, of Bedford, TX; and great-grandchildren: Ryan Hunter Sachse, Summer, and Shafer Weber. Y5

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Charles Albert Deveny Jr
Mar 2, 1924 - Sep 29, 2015

Charles Albert Deveny Jr., born March 2, 1934 in Corsicana, Texas, entered into eternal rest on September 29, 2015 in Sugar Land, Texas. Charles served as a Weatherman in World War II in the U.S Army Air Corp. He graduated from the University of Texas - Austin with a Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering and also graduated from Cal Tech with a Masters of Science in Meteorology. He worked 38 years for Exxon as a mechanical engineer and was a member of Watters Road Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife, Ida Nell Deveny, sons Daniel, Ken and Glenn Deveny.
Visitation will be Tuesday, October 6, 2015 12:00pm-1:30pm with family and 6:30pm-8:30pm without family present at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home.
Funeral Service will be 11:00am, Thursday, October 8, 2015 followed by burial at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.

Notes:

  • Published in Houston Chronicle on Oct. 4, 2015
  • h/o Ida Nell (McDonald) Deveny; s/o Charles Albert Deveny Sr & Minnie Ara (Ewing) Deveny
  • WWII Veteran
  • WWII Biography

Edmond Walter "Red" Deming
Apr 2, 1919 - Mar 17, 2008

E. W. "Red" Deming, 88 of Odessa, passed away Monday, March 17, 2008.

He was born April 2, 1919 to Jude and Myrtle Deming in Navarro County, Texas. He married Dorothy Lee Ellis in August, 1955 in Odessa, Texas. She preceded him in death in July, 1982. He later married Audrey Robbins in 1988, she preceded him in death in November, 2005.

Red served in World War II. He was a pipeline contractor for many years, retiring from B&B Construction.

He is survived by his son and his wife, Randy and Debbie Deming of Odessa; daughter and her husband, Rhonda and Dale Bunger of Odessa; sister Joyce Coley of Corsicana, Texas; four grandchildren, Jeremy Deming, Ben Deming, Jake Bunger and Nicki Bunger, all of Odessa; and three great-grandchildren.

Red will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa, Texas.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Buena Vida Nursing Home and the staff at Star Hospice for all the care and concern they showed.

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Frances Dean (Teakell) Davidson-Winchester
May 25, 1937 - Sep 11, 2019

Frances Dean (Teakell) Winchester, 82, of Grand Prairie and formerly of Dawson, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019 in Fort Worth. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 15 at Wade Funeral Chapel in Hubbard with Mr. Dale Bartel officiating. Interment will follow in Dawson Cemetery where she will be laid to rest beside her parents. The family will receive friends from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home before the services on Sunday.
Frances Dean was born May 25, 1937 in Dawson to Wardean and Mary Edna (Slaughter) Teakell. She was a graduate of Dawson High School and also attended Navarro Junior College in Corsicana. Later, after receiving her certification as an X-Ray Technician at Methodist Hospital in Dallas, Frances Dean worked for nearly 30 years at Children's Hospital in Dallas before retiring. She loved animals, especially dogs, gardening, plants, shopping and the beach at Galveston where she lived for 10 years after retirement.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include three children, Tami Myers and husband, Marty of Millsap, Jeff Winchester and wife, Cheri O'Brian of Galveston and Traci Bartel and husband, Dale of Grand Prairie; grandchildren, Brittany Duckworth and husband, Wade, Cody Myers, Chad Bartel and wife, Helen, Callie Johnson and husband, Thomas and Brooke Neff and husband, Thomas and 11 great-grandchildren, Clayton Neely, Caleb Duckworth, Joshua Duckworth, Hannah Duckworth, Blake Bartel, Cash Myers, Abigail Duckworth, Zane Bartel, Grayson Johnson, Colton Neff and Asher Johnson.
Pallbearers will be Chad Bartel, Cody Myers, Wade Duckworth, Marty Myers, Thomas Johnson, Jeff Winchester, Clayton Neely, Caleb Duckworth, Blake Bartel and Joshua Duckworth.

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Belva Jean (Daniel) Clark
Jun 11, 1940 - Jul 15, 2023

Obituary for Belva Daniel Clark

Ms. Belva Clark, age 83, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023, in Plano, Texas. She will be sincerely missed by her loving family, devoted friends, and all the wonderful individuals who knew and loved her.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Belva Daniel Clark please visit our Sympathy Store.

Restland Wildwood Chapel
Restland Funeral Home and Cemetery
13005 Greenville Ave
Dallas, TX 75243

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Barbara Ann (Travis) Moore
Apr 29, 1940 - Mar 15, 2023

It is with heavy heart we announce the passing of Barbara Ann Moore on Wednesday, March 15th, 2023. Barbara passed peacefully surrounded with family, after a long battle with Lewy Bodies Dementia.
Born on April 29th, 1940, in Dallas, TX to J.D and Pauline Travis, Barbara enjoyed a fulfilled life with her husband of 60 years, "Bud" Moore. (d. 2017)
She is survived by her 4 children, Jamie Billingsley, and her husband Clarence (Trey), Lewis Edward (Eddie) Moore Jr. and wife Cheri, James Moore and Tracy Moore Rathbun with her husband Kent. Her Grandchildren, Jarrod Moore and wife Leigh, Allison Brown and her husband Dillon, Riley Moore, Dilan Moore, Max Rathbun and Garrett Rathbun. Great Grandchildren, Jude Moore, Judd Brown, Parker Moore and Logan Bates, Blair Bates and Bree Bates.
Barbara's joy in life was her family and making sure everyone who came to their house had something to eat. Her passion was cooking for everyone that visited their home. She worked many years for Brookshires Food Store and HEB and never met a stranger.

Visitation will be Saturday, April 8, 2023, from 10:00am - 12:00pm at Westhill Church of Christ.
Funeral Service will follow at 2:00pm at Westhill Church of Christ with Tim Cooke and Anthony Warnes officiating.

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Moses Theophilus Shoemaker
Jul 09, 1904 - Oct 27, 1965

Hold Services M. T. Shoemaker

Graveside rites for Moses T. Shoemaker, 61, who died Thursday were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Oakwood cemetery. Earlier services were held from the Central Christian church in Fort Worth, Shoemaker was reared in Corsicana.

Surviving are his wife of Fort Worth, the former Willie Pearl Hedrick of Corsicana; three sisters, Mrs. Clyde Calvert, Corsicana; Mrs. C. E. Lee, Luling and Mrs. Fay Bailey, Corpus Christi; a brother, Charles Shoemaker, Mexia, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Richard D. Parker, Wesley Edens, Jr.; V. Ed Wendorf, Danny T. Nicholson, Clifford L. Brown and Robert Cason.

Corley directed.

 Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sat., Oct 30, 1965
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Willie Perl "Bill" (Hedrick) Shoemaker married Mar. 31, 1928; s/o Clarence Lafayette Shoemaker & Charity Ann (Phillips) Shoemaker

Sarah Elizabeth "Bessie" (Speed) Miller
Oct 22, 1888 - Apr 18, 1965

Tuesday Rites For Mrs. Miller

Graveside rites for Mrs. Sarah E. (Bessie) Miller, 1607 Pleasant Drive, Dallas, who died during the weekend, were held Tuesday at noon at Oakwood cemetery following 10 a.m. services from the Macon-Holcomb, chapel in Dallas. She formerly resided in Corsicana.

Surviving are a son, Clifton Miller, Houston; three daughters, Mrs. Thelma Westbrook, Houston; Mrs. Julia Mayo, Corsicana, and Mrs. Mary (Billy) Redden, Dallas; 12 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Mary McCleary, Hillsboro, and Mrs. Leland Avant, Sampson, Ala.; five brothers, Tim Speed, Canada; Chinnel and Willie Speed, both of Jacksonville, Fla.; Carey Speed, Miami, Fla.; and Fate Speed, Florida.

Corley directed local arrangements.

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Clifton Speed Miller
Jul 21, 1909 - May 27, 1965

Clifton Miller Dies Thursday

Clifton Miller, 55, native of Corsicana, retired Army officer, sales representative, 646 Sulphur, Houston, died Thursday. He was a veteran of World War II.

Funeral services will be held from the Corley Chapel Sunday at 2 p.m. with burial in Oakwood cemetery. Masons will have charge of graveside rites and will provide pallbearers. The services will be conducted by Rev. Delbert Taylor, pastor of the Wesley Methodist church.

Surviving are his wife, a son, Cliff Edward Miller, both of Houston; three sisters, Mrs. Billy Redden, Dallas; Mrs. A. M. Westbrook, Houston, and Mrs. R. H. Mayo, Jr., Corsicana and other relatives.

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Flora Alpha (Cates) Jones
Sep 26, 1893 - Apr 18, 1965

Mrs. J. B. Jones Dies Sunday, Rites Tuesday

Mrs. J. B. Jones, 71, of 807 West Eleventh avenue, died Sunday in Memorial hospital.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Corley Chapel with burial in Oakwood cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Rev. Delbert Taylor, pastor of the Wesley Methodist church, and Rev. Homer Cox, pastor of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church.

Native of Midlothian, Mrs. Jones had resided in Corsicana since 1910.

Surviving are her husband of Corsicana; five sons, Talmer, Lester, Fred and Billy Jones, all of Corsicana and Homer Jones, Waco; a daughter, Mrs. Clifton Miller, Houston; 15 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Beatrice Johnston, Los Angeles, Calif. and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Thornton Jones, Mayhew Jones, Floyd Jones, Glen Jones, Woodrock Hendricks, J. L. McEachern, Earl Albritton and A. B. Henry.

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John Birdo "Bird" Jones
Dec 14, 1887 - Dec 27, 1973

John Jones

Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at the Corley Funeral Home in Corsicana for John B. Jones, 86, of Corsicana, who died Thursday in Mel-Haven Nursing Home. Rev. Leroy Reeves will officiate, and burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery.

He was a native of Corsicana and had lived in Corsicana for 80 years. He was a retired butcher and member of the Wesley Methodist Church.

Survivors include five sons, C. T. Jones, L. C. Jones, Fred Jones, and Bill Jones of Corsicana and H. G. Jones of Houston; a daughter, Mrs. Katherine Miller of Corsicana; 15 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Nephews will be pallbearers.

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Robert Marion Webb
Jan. 8, 1874 - Mar. 30, 1965

Friday Rites For R. M. Webb

Funeral services for R. M. Webb, 91, retired brick burner who died Wednesday at Paulyne's Convalescent Home, will be held Friday at 2:30 p.m. from the Corley Chapel, with burial at Oakwood Cemetery.

Rev. B. J. Ferguson, pastor of Memorial Baptist Church, will conduct the services. Grandsons will be pall bearers.

Survivors include a son, Jeff Webb, Corsicana; four daughters, Mrs. J. H. Scoggins of Corsicana, Mrs. H. T. Mix of Amarillo, Mrs. W. D. Page of Modesto, Calif., and Mrs. Arthur Fuller of Dallas; twenty-nine grandchildren; and forty-eight great grandchildren.

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Frank Harris, Sr.
Aug 18, 1890 - Mar 7, 1965

Hold Services Frank Harris, 76, of Brownwood, farmer Corsicana resident, who died in Brownwood Monday were held Wednesday at 10 a.m. from the Corley Chapel. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Sidney Roberts, pastor of the First Methodist church.

Surviving are a son, Master Sergeant Frank Harris, Jr., Port O'Conner; a sister, Mrs. Grady Bowden, Dallas; a nephew, Ed Harris, Jr., Austin, and other relatives.

He was a brother of the late Ed Harris of Corsicana.

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Grace E. Williams, Dr.
Nov 14, 1919 - Apr 3, 2008
 
Grace E. Williams, 88, a loving sister and aunt, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2008.
Funeral: 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 12, in Greenwood Chapel. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Greenwood Funeral Home.
Grace was born Nov. 14, 1919, in Flynn to Dr. Joe B. Williams and Clara Lee Latimer Williams. She graduated from Corsicana High School as salutatorian of her class. In 1942, she graduated with a B.A. degree from Texas State College for Women in Denton. During World War II, she volunteered and served with the Navy WAVES. She received the World War II Victory Medal and the American Campaign World War II Medal for her service to our country. After the war, she decided to follow in the footsteps of her father and three brothers and become an optometrist. In 1950, Grace graduated with a doctor of optometry degree from the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tenn. After graduation, she moved to Gilmer to start her practice as Dr. Grace E. Williams. At this time, there were five members of her immediate family (her father, her three brothers and herself) who were licensed as doctors of optometry in Texas. "Dr. Grace" practiced in Gilmer for more than 30 years until she retired. She continued to live in Gilmer after her retirement for a number of years until moving to Kennedale to be closer to her family.
Survivors: Sister, Reba Lee Williams of Fort Worth; brother, Dr. Louis A. Williams of Ennis; nephews, Cloyd Joseph Parker of Elizabeth City, N.C., and Steven Louis Williams of Arlington; niece, Elizabeth Lee Williams of Fort Worth; grandnephew, Cloyd Garrett Parker of San Diego, Calif.; and grandniece, Cynthia Niccole Drake of Elizabeth City, N.C.

Notes:

  • Published in the Star-Telegram on 4/10/2008
  • d/o Dr. Joseph Amos Bryant Williams & Clara Lee (Lattimer) Williams
  • Corsicana High School - Class of 1942
  • Greenwood Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX
  • Shared marker with her brother, Wilson Bryant Williams

Alline Frances (Foley) Burnett
Aug 4, 1925 - Jun 5, 2002

ALLINE BURNETT
Mrs. Alline F. Burnett, 76, of Itasca died Wednesday, June 5, at an Itasca nursing home. She was born August 4, 1925. Survivors include: one son, George Luther Burnett and wife, Diana of Covington; three daughters, Shirley Scott and husband, Guy and Josephine Carroll and husband, Richard, all of Fort Worth and Ruby Miller and husband, Ben of Tolar; one brother, Ardie McCaslin of Lillian; two sisters, Betty Wheat of Corsicana and Eula Coker of Houston; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Itasca Cemetery.

Notes:

  • Itasca Cemetery, Itasca, Hill Co., TX
  • w/o James Edward Gill & George Truett Burnett; d/o Amos G. "Bud" Foley & Augusta (Wilson) McCaslin

Ruby Frances (Gill) Miller
Dec 19, 1942 - May 19, 2021

Ruby Frances Miller passed away on Wednesday; May 19, 2021 at her home in Tolar.
She was born December 19, 1942 in Emhouse, (Navarro County), Texas to Edward and Alline Foley Gill.
Ruby was a very fun and talkative person. She was a prayer warrior, she loved "Facebook" and she liked to travel. Ruby was a member of Bluff Dale Baptist Church in Bluff Dale and she retired from Howell Instruments in 2005. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Josephine Elizabeth Carroll. She is survived by her husband of (61) years, Ben Miller; brother, George Burnett and wife Diana; sister, Shirley Whitley; nephews, James "Eddie" Miller and Jimmy Edward Miller; Greg Burnett, wife Crystal, Stephen Burnett, wife Alicia, Matthew Burnett, wife Mandi and John Ryan Burnett; nieces, Janice Earle Miller, Lisa Davis and Brenda Sue Sharlow, husband Steve; Tammy Ramon, and husband Sammy

Funeral services will be held 1:00PM. Tuesday; May 25, 2021 at Wiley Funeral Chapel in Granbury with Rev. Scott Pace officiating. Graveside service and burial will follow at Emerald Hills Memorial Park in Kennedale, TX. under the direction of Wiley Funeral Home in Granbury.

Notes:

  • Emerald Hills Memorial Park, Kennedale, Tarrant Co., TX
  • d/o James Edward Gill & Alline Frances (Foley) Gill-Burnett

Josephine Elizabeth "Jo" (Gill) Carroll
Feb 6, 1944 - Mar 29, 2016
 
Jo Carroll passed away Tuesday, March 29,2016. Burial: She will be layed to rest in White Church Cemetery. Survivors: Children, Eddie Miller, Jan Miller and Jim Miller; grandsons, Kenny and Gage Miller; sisters, Ruby Miller and Shirley Whitley; and brother, George Burnett.

Notes:

  • Published in Star-Telegram on Apr. 1, 2016

Allen David Golden
Nov 8, 1925 - Jul 30, 2016
 
Allen D. Golden
November 8, 1925 - July 30, 2016

Allen D. Golden passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2016 after a long and courageous bout with Alzheimer's. He was born in Corsicana, Texas to Mace and Sarah Golden on November 8, 1925. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Ruth Miller.

Allen was a gregarious soul and he used his gift in business. His career included sales in retail, real estate and life insurance with New York Life. He was a member of Downtown Austin Rotary, Seton Main Auxiliary, Congregation Beth Israel and the Council on At Risk Youth. Allen was a World War II veteran, a graduate of the University of Texas, an avid golfer and fisherman, and a huge supporter of the Texas Longhorns. Allen believed that life was meant to be enjoyed and he made sure that he enjoyed every minute.

He is survived by his widow, Martha Golden, three children, Elyse (Ken) Blair, Debbie (Jerry) Glazer, Bruce (Sharon) Golden and six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Also, he is survived by his brother, Ed (Dolly) Golden.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 1, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home located at 3125 North Lamar Blvd., with burial following at Austin Memorial Park Cemetery.

Notes:

  • Published by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, July 30, 2016
  • Austin Memorial Park Cemetery, Austin, Travis Co., TX
  • h/o Patricia Elaine (Reider) Golden-Ferris; s/o Mace Benjamin Golden & Sarah (Alterman) Golden
  • WWII Veteran
  • WWII Biography

Edwin Harold "Ed" Golden
Dec 14, 1931 - Oct 30, 2018
 
Edwin H. Golden passed away on October 30, 2018. He was born on December 14, 1931 in Corsicana, Texas as the son of Mace and Sarah Golden. Ed graduated from the University of Texas where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity. After a stint in the U.S. Army Corp (Finance Corps), he began his lifelong career in the life insurance business with New York Life. He moved on to open his own agency, Ed Golden & Associates. Ed and his wife Dolly were very involved in the community of Austin. They served as Chairmen of the KLRU Auction, volunteers for Laguna Gloria's Fiesta, were great supporters of Congregation Beth Israel where they were members for over 60 years. Ed served on the Board of The International Festival Institute at Round Top and the City of Austin Employee Retirees' Board. He was president of the Austin Life Underwriters Association and the Chartered Life Underwriters Association. Ed loved every minute of his life and spent much time joking with friends and family. Of course he adored his own family. One of his greatest pleasures was traveling the world. Ed and Dolly made it to over 216 countries and saw all seven continents! Ed is survived by his wife Dolly Golden, children Jeff and Vicki Golden and Beth Marsh, and granddaughter Sarah Marsh and wife Pilar.

Notes:

  • Cook-Walden Capital Parks Cemetery; Pflugerville, Travis Co., TX
  •  s/o Mace Benjamin Golden & Sarah (Alterman) Golden
  • US Army Corp (Finance Corps)

Luther Elmore Hudgens, Sr.
Sep 23, 1892 - Jun 10, 1965

Slate Services L. E. Hudgens

Funeral services for Lester E. Hudgens, who died in St. Paul's Hospital, Dallas, Thursday, will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. from St. John's Episcopal church with burial in Oakwood cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. David Watts, rector of the church.

Surviving are his wife of Dallas; a son, Elmore Hudgens, Corsicana; a daughter, Mrs. E. L. Bassett, Dallas; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Vestrymen of the church will be pallbearers.

Corley directs.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Fri., Jun 11, 1965
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Georgia Marie (Mott) Hudgens married Dec 19, 1911; s/o Stephen A. Douglas Hudgens and Median T. (McNair) Hudgens
     

Georgia Marie (Mott) Hudgens
Oct 12, 1890 - Oct 20, 1976

Mrs. Hudgens

DALLAS - Requiem Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Church of the Good Samaritan, 1622 Highland Rd., for Mrs. Luther (Georgia Marie) Hudgens, 86, resident of Dallas and former resident of Corsicana, who died at a local hospital Wednesday.

Father Stephen Smith will serve as celebrant.

The family requests that memorials be made in the form of contributions to the Church of the Good Samaritan.

Arrangements are with Sparkman-Hillcrest Funeral Home, 10501 Garland Rd.

Survivors include her son, Elmore Hudgens of York, Penn.; a daughter, Winifred Bassett of Dallas; two grandsons, a great-granddaughter, a sister, Mrs. Alice Roberts of Mesquite, and two nephews.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Fri., Oct 22, 1976
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • Oakwood cemetery, Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX
  • w/o Luther Elmore Hudgens, Sr. married Dec 19, 1911; d/o Loamia Orange Mott & Cecelia Ann (Jefferies (death certificate says buried in Restland cemetery, Dallas, TX but she has a monument in Oakwood)

Robert Frank McLendon
May 22, 1880 - Jun 23, 1965

R. F. McLendon Dies Wednesday

Robert Frank McLendon, 85, retired, disabled World War I veteran, died in the VA hospital in Temple Wednesday. he was disabled in World War I and has been in hospitals most of the time since that time. He formerly resided in Corsicana.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. from the McCammon Chapel with burial in Oakwood cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Rev. Sidney Roberts, pastor of the First Methodist church.

McLendon was born at Pine Bluff, Ark., May 22, 1880, and enlisted in Battery A., 132nd Field Artillery in 1912. He went overseas with the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I.

surviving are a number of nieces and nephews, including Eugene and T. W. Fluker, both of Corsicana.

Johnson-Wiggins Post No. 22, American Legion will provide pallbearers

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Winston Byron Horn
Aug 19, 1913 - Jan 30, 1965

Monday Rites For W. B. Horn

Funeral services for Winston B. Horn, 51, of 2905 West Collin street, retired Magnolia Pipe Line Company employe, were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Corley Chapel.

The rites were conducted by Rev. O. E. Permenter, pastor of the Emmanuel Baptist church. Burial was in Oakwood cemetery.

Horn had resided in Corsicana since 1952, died in Memorial hospital Saturday morning.

Surviving are his wife, a son, Thomas L. Horn, and a daughter, Liba Horn, all of Corsicana; mother, Mrs. L. F. Lambright, Wichita Falls; two brothers, L. D. Horn, Freeport, and W. D. Horn, Resharon, Texas, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were R. B. Brennen, Earl Harp, Herman R. Helms, E. C. Harvath, S. W. Lowry, J. P. Rascoe, Fred Saxon and J. R. Wetsel.

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Leonidas Frost
Aug 15, 1919 - Oct 27, 1999

LEON FROST
Leon frost a long-time resident of Catheys Valley, passed away on Oct 27, 1999 in Currie, Texas. Mr. Frost moved to Cathays Valley 12 years ago.
Mr. Frost worked for much of his life as a baker and cook. He served during World War II in the 1st Calvary Division and participated in the liberation of the Philippine Islands.
During his retirement years, Mr. Frost enjoyed working the farm he shared with his family and caring for his animals. He spent much of his time with his children and their families, and will be greatly missed by his 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Frost is survived by his wife, Elisa Frost of Cathays Valley; daughters, Catherine Frost of Phoenix, Arizona and Cecilia Bryson and her husband, Russell, also from Cathays valley; and a son, Leonard Frost of Atwater, California.
A Rosary was held on Sunday, Oct. 31, 1999 and Mass on Monday, Nov 1, 1999 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church of Mariposa. Mr. Frost was buried at Calvary Cemetery in Merced. Reverend Stephen Butler officiated and the arrangements were directed by Mariposa Funeral Home.
The family has requested that any remembrances be in the form of donations to the John C. Fremont Hospice, P.O. Box 216, Mariposa, Ca 95338

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Jodie C. Fulton
Nov 12, 1925 - Sep 12, 2017

Services for Jodie C. Fulton, 91, of Chapel Hill, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 16, 2017 in the chapel of Jackson's Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Home with Reverend Sherman Mayfield officiating. He will be laid to rest at Bascom Cemetery. Mr. Fulton passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 in Tyler. He was born, November 12, 1925 in Blooming Grove to the late W.C. and Nora Elizabeth Minofee Fulton. Jodie served in the U.S. Navy During WWII, retired as a geologist with Ward Exploration and was a Baptist.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, June Fulton of Chapel Hill; son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Phillis Ann Wells of Tyler; two daughters and sons-in-law, Janet and Dickie Dziuk of Falls City and Becky and Clark Mundt of Longview; nine grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.His grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family request Memorials be made to The Hospice of East Texas Foundation, 4111 University Blvd, Tyler 75701.

Notes:

  • h/o Eva June (Kelley) Fulton; s/o William Carroll Fulton & Nora Elizabeth (Menifee) Fulton
  • Bascom Cemetery, Bascom, Smith Co., TX
  • WWII Veteran
  • WWII Biography

Oscar Derwood Gaines
Sep 30, 1925 - Jan 5, 2011

Oscar Derwood Gaines, 85, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at the Midland Memorial Hospital Hospice Unit.
He was born September 30, 1925, to Oscar Alvie Gaines and Mellie Mae Estes in Eureka, Navarro County, Texas. Derwood was raised on a farm and graduated from Mildred High School in Corsicana, Texas, where he enjoyed playing football as a halfback and spent many hours working on the farm.
He married Neva Dorothy Craig on August 27, 1947, in Crane, Texas, at the home of her parents. They are the parents of three children, 10 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren.
In May 1944 during World War II, Derwood joined the Navy. He served on the U.S.S. Neches, which was a tanker used to fuel the battleships. He actually witnessed General McArthur signing the peace treaty on the U.S.S. Missouri after Japan surrendered. He was honorably discharged from the Navy in May of 1946.
Derwood was hired by Gulf Oil Corporation in July 1946. After working almost 39 years for Gulf at several different natural gas plants in west Texas, he retired as Plant Manager in Breckenridge, Texas in June 1985.
He was always a hard worker and taught his children to be honest and to work hard, as well as to play hard. His life was centered around his family, and he always supported them in whatever they were involved and went to as many of their activities as possible. He loved his family and put their needs and wants before everything else.
He and his wife spent many years square dancing, making many friends and acquaintances along the way. They greatly enjoyed this time together, and it kept them active and young for a long time. When Derwood was younger, he enjoyed playing golf, traveling, hunting, camping, and being in the outdoors.
Derwood's absence will leave a huge void in our lives, but the legacies he has imparted to his family and friends by his living example can live on through each of us.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Craig Gaines, also of Odessa, one son and two daughters: Gary Gaines (Sharon) of Odessa, Dana Howland (Gene) of Spanish Fork, Utah, and Tamra Reidhead (Jim) of Show Low, Arizona; ten grandchildren, Bradley Gaines, Nicole Gaines Strader, Jared Howland, Chad Howland, Jenalee Howland, Kailee Howland, Ryan Reidhead, Rustin Reidhead, Taralee Reidhead Porter, and Danica Reidhead Claridge; and thirteen great-grandchildren, Ainsley Gaines, Avery Strader, Bailey Strader, Parker Strader, Jude Strader, Christiaan Howland, Laura Howland, Adelaide Howland, Joseph Howland, German Howland, Brody Porter, Dorothy Porter, and Cole Claridge. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, and one brother.
The family would like to thank Hospice of Midland, Buena Vida Nursing Home, and Emeritus at Sherwood Place, along with family and friends for their love and support.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at the Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home in Crane. A viewing will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, January 7, 2011, and one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Interment will be at the Crane County Cemetery.
We invite you to share your thoughts and memories with the family by visiting Derwood's memorial guestbook at www.shaffer-nichols.com.

Notes:

  • Published in Abilene Reporter-News on January 7, 2011
  • Crane Memorial Cemetery, Crane, Crane Co., TX

Leonard Ondell Freeze
Aug 3, 1922 - Aug 10, 2006

Leonard O. Freeze, 84, previously a resident of Albuquerque, NM for 31 years, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, August 10, 2006, in Montgomery, AL, where he had made his new home. Funeral Services will be held Sunday, August 13, 2006, at 3 p.m. at Alabama Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Alabama Heritage Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2 - 3 p.m. at the funeral home on Sunday. Leonard bravely suffered with Parkinson's disease for six years, but is now in Heaven with a new body. He served in the Army Air Corps during WWII and retired from Amarillo Hardware Company after 35 years of service as a salesman. His life's passions were his family and golf. Leonard is survived by his wife, Billie J. Freeze; two children, Terry Freeze and his wife, Dawn, of Albuquerque, NM, Cindy Richardson and her husband, Mark, of Montgomery, AL; three grandchildren, Brent Freeze and his wife, Dolores, of Albuquerque, NM, Andrew and Stephen Richardson, of Montgomery, AL; one great-grandson, Cade Freeze, of Albuquerque, NM; one sister, Anita Jeffrey and her husband, Grady of Baytown, TX.

Notes:

  • Alabama Heritage Cemetey, Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL
  • h/o Billie Jane (Clark) Freeze; s/o Alvie Lee Freeze & Rhoda Irene (Walker) Freeze

Orville Pierce French
Dec 30, 1909 - Feb 23, 1994

Pine Bluff Commercial
February 24, 1994
Page 8
Orville Pierce French
Orvill Pierce French of Malvern, formerly of Sheridan passed away Wednesday, Feb. 23, 1994 in Hot Spring County Memorial Hospital in Malvern, at the age of 84. He was born Dec. 30, 1909 in Merta, Texas, the son of Ernest Pierce and Annie Lou Wright French, he was retired from Fox Lumber Company in Sheridan, a Baptist and a WWII Army Veteran.

Survivors include one brother, E. P. French of Corsicana, Texas and one sister, Earnestine Stafford of Lake Whitney, Texas.

Graveside services were held Friday, Feb. 25, at 10 a.m. at Lost Creek Cemetery in Sheridan. The Rev. Vernon Bass officiated.

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Vesta Phillip "Fritz" Friday
Dec 12, 1924 0 Apr 6, 2016

Vesta Phillip (Fritz) Friday, age 91, passed away on Wednesday evening, April 6, 2016 at the Pepper Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Aiken, South Carolina.
Born in Corsicana, Texas on December 12, 1924, he was the son of the Vesta and Annie Friday.
He graduated from Corsicana High School and attended the University of Texas at Arlington until military service beckoned. During World War II he served in the United States Navy aboard the US Hyperion in the south Pacific. He moved to Waxahachie, Texas in 1948 where he was manager of Ward Automotive for 42 years. In addition to being a decorated naval veteran, he was a member of the Ferris Heights United Methodist Church and Waxahachie Masonic Lodge #90. He subsequently attained the Scottish Rite 32nd degree in masonry.
He was preceded in death by his wife Teresa, who died in 2001 after 55 years of marriage.
He moved to Aiken in 2010 due to declining health and resided at Trinity on Laurens. He became a member of St Johns United Methodist Church.
He is survived by one son, Gary and his wife Pat, two grand-daughters Beth Monaghan and Patti Hagen, five great-grandchildren, Whitney Monaghan, Morgan Belsky, Drew Kise, Kyle Monaghan and Chelsea Hagen. He also has three great-great grandchildren, Nicholas, Addalee and Gabriel.
Inurnment at the Waxahachie City Cemetery will be held at a later date.
� 2016 George Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc.

Notes:

  • Waxahachie City Cemetery, Waxahachie, Ellis Co., TX
  • h/o Teresa Ruth (Cobie) Friday; s/o Vesta V. Friday & Annie S. Friday [buried at Hamilton-Beeman Cem]
  • WWII Veteran
  • WWII Biography

Esla Lee "Buster" Gunn, Jr.
Oct 25, 1924 - Oct 24, 2009
 
BORGER - E.L. "Buster" Gunn, 84, died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, in Amarillo.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in The Garden of Serenity at Westlawn Memorial Park with the Rev. Leonard Forsythe, pastor of Bible Baptist Church, officiating. Military honors will be by the U.S. Army. Arrangements are by Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors.

Mr. Gunn was born Oct. 25, 1924, in Lamesa to Esla and Lillie Gunn. He was a retired partner of Gunn-Campbell Well Service.

Survivors include his wife, Melba; three sons,

Phillip Gunn of Borger, Jackie Gunn of Mesquite and Neil Gunn of El Paso; two daughters, Peggy Parker of Corsicana and Leigh Ann Turley of Borger; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

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Lois Jean (Mitchell) Hale
Jul 18, 1929 - Sep 19, 2017

Jean Hale, 88, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2017 in Tucson, AZ.
Jean was born on July 18, 1929 in Mart, TX, daughter of the late C.D. Mitchell and Katherine (Katie) Christoffer Mitchell. She graduated from Dawson High School and then attended cosmetology school. Jean married the love of her life, Glen Hale in 1949. She worked at Southwestern Bell for many years in Dallas and then in Houston after moving to Dayton in 1961. She and Glen owned and operated Hale Grocery serving the community of Dayton for 18 years. Jean was a member of the Church of Christ, Pilot Club and Garden Club. Her love of reading and travel took her to many different parts of the US and often to other countries. Jean lived in Dayton for 42 years before moving to Tucson, AZ in 2003.
Jean is preceded in death by her husband, Glen Hale; son, Glen David Hale; daughter, Susan Hale White; and son-in-law, Joe White. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her daughter, Cindy Hale Neal (Wendell); son, Jay Hale (Jeanette); daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Hale; grandchildren, Bryan Hale (Michelle), Bob Hale (Jony), Niki White, Cory White, Natalie Neal, Tyler Neal (Tiffany), Austin Neal, and Brent Hale; 10 great-grandchildren numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
For those who desire, memorials may be made to the Jones Public Library, 801 S. Cleveland St., Suite A, Dayton, TX 77535.

Notes:

  • w/o Ralph Glen Hale; d/o Charles David Mitchell & Katherine (Christoffer) Mitchell
  • Magnolia Park Cemetery, Dayton, Liberty Co., TX

Clifford Ray Hall
Dec 23, 1946 - Aug 16, 2022

Clifford Ray Hall received his wings and entered into the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 after battling cancer for 3 years.

There will be a memorial service at a later date.

Mr. Hall was born on December 23, 1946 to Clarence & Myrtle Hall of Purdon, Texas. He attended school in Purdon until the school in Dawson opened in which he graduated with Class of 1965. After graduation he was drafted into the U.S. Army and fought in the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1968. He attended two years of college in Dallas, Texas after returning from the war. Mr. Hall was a heavy equipment operator for many years. In 1994 he opened and operated a mechanic shop at his home. He was a man of many talents and could do anything he put his mind to do. He loved the outdoors and his most favorite was fishing and anything to with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Debra Hall; his daughter, Jessica Hall Wright & husband Dan of Purdon; his son, Anthony Hall of Tomball; three grandchildren, Colton, Tiffany, and Andrew Hall all of Purdon, Shelby and Dakota Hall of Tallahassee, FL, Courtney Hall of Tomball; two great-grandchildren, Payton and Jacob Korlemij of Tallahassee, FL; two brothers, Larry Hall & wife Helen, and Danny Hall & wife Sharron of Corsicana; two brothers-in-law, Bill Clark & wife Alexa of Tennessee, and Teddy & wife Cindy of Glen Rose; one sister-in-law, Carla Whitley of Glen Rose; numerous nieces, nephews and very special friend/adopted son, Corey Carter & his wife Kelli of Corsicana.

Mr. Hall was preceded in death by his father in 1993; his mother in 2013; his son, Jason in 2012; and his mother-in-law, Lois Kirbo of Glen Rose in 2017.

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Henry Lawrence Griffith, Jr.
Apr 12, 1937 - Dec 30, 2004

Henry Larry "Griff" Griffith Jr., 67, of Corsicana, passed away Thursday, Dec. 30, 2004 at Heritage Oaks West.

Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana.

Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Dawson Cemetery with Dr. David Hale officiating.

Mr. Griffith was born April 12, 1937 in Corsicana to Henry Lawrence Griffith Sr. and Juanitha Swink Griffith. He served in the United States Air Force. He was an avid bay and gulf fisherman where he loved the area. He was a police officer for 25 years in the Valley and South Padre Island area.

He was preceded in death by uncles, George Ewing, Russell Walker and Clay Griffith; and aunt, Helen Griffith-Roper.

Mr. Griffith is survived by his mother, Juanitha Swink Griffith of Corsicana; sons and daughters-in-law, Gerald C. and Brenda Griffith of Corsicana and John T. and Lisa Griffith of Justin; grandchildren, Amanda M. White and husband Cory of Corsicana, Ronnie C. Smith and wife Kelly of Lawton, Okla., Toby Kelly and Melvin Hernandez Jr.; great-grandchildren, Dylan Bugg, Payton B. Smith, and Aubree Paige Smith; sister, Beverly Griffith Williamson and husband Dugan of Navarro Mills; half-sister, Linda Beth Griffith-Jackson and husband Herbert of Burnet; uncles and aunts, Hollis and Betty Swink of Corsicana, Charles and Emma Goode of Navarro Mills, Edna Ewing of Waco, Lorene Walker of Corsicana, Ticoy Griffith of Hemphill, and Lurience Womack and Mack of Waco; a number of nieces and nephews; and special friends, Shanna York and Dora.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana.

J. D. Ponder
Jan 2, 1919 - Jan 21, 2008

J.D. Ponder, 89, passed away Monday, Jan. 21, 2008.
Funeral: 3:30 p.m. Thursday in Greenwood Chapel. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Greenwood Funeral Home.
J.D. was born Jan. 2, 1919, in Frost. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II.
J.D. was preceded in death by a son, Glenn Ponder, in 2005.
Survivors: Wife, Mary Ponder; son, David Ponder and wife, Cheryl; daughter, Paula Ponder; daughter-in-law, Kathy Ponder; grandchildren, Catherine Henderson and husband, Scott, Dr. Rebecca Ponder, James Ponder and wife, Jannet, Daniel Ponder and Lydia Ponder; two great-grandsons; sister, Ruth Neeper; and brother, H.R. Ponder.

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Howard Earl Willis
Dec 12, 1923 - Jan 3, 2008

Services for Howard Earl Willis, 84, Wills Point, were held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 7, at Wills Point Church of Christ with Shawn Williams and Russell Harris officiating.
Military graveside services were held at Haven of Memories Memorial Park, Canton, under the direction of Allan Fuller Funeral Home, Wills Point.
Mr. Willis died January 3, 2008, in Bonham.
He was born December 12, 1923, in Corsicana, to Scott Henry Willis, Sr. and Effie Miner Willis. He grew up in Corsicana. He graduated from Corsicana High School and attended Navarro Junior College. He married Bobbie Jean Wilson in 1943. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during World War II. He received the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with three Bronze Stars, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, Purple Heart and World War II Victory Medal. After his service in the military, He was a maintenance supervisor with Pacific Hotel Corp. in Dallas, retiring in 1987. He lived in Dallas prior to moving to Wills Point 20 years ago. He was a member of the V.F.W., Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion. He was a member of Wills Point Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bobbie Jean Willis, in 2007; son, Howard Donald Willis, in 1978; brothers, Scott Henry Willis Jr. and John Claude Willis; and grandson, Kevin Willis.
Survivors include son and daughters-in-law, Johnnie and Marilyn Willis, Wills Point, and Linda Miller, Hugo, Okla.; sister-in-law, Hilma Ferguson, Corsicana; grandchildren Scott Willis, and wife Jenny, Donnie Willis, David Morrow, and wife Anissa, Kristie, and Kari; and great-grandchildren, Garrett and Ruben Willis, Tyler, Devin and Seth Morrow.
Pallbearers included Doyle Ethridge, Glynn Ellis, Bill Mince, Jay Mince, Dwight Keith and Cavin Travis.
Honorary pallbearers were Bobby Reese, Curtis Reese, Ricky Wilson, Bill Wilson and Mark Wilson.

Notes:

  • WWII Veteran
  • WWII Biography
  • h/o Bobbie Jean (Wilson) Willis; s/o Scott Henry Willis Sr & Effie (Minor) Willis
  • Haven of Memories Cemetery, Canton, Van Zandt Co., TX

Bobbie Jean (Wilson) Willis
Jan 2, 1926 - Nov 23, 2007

Services for Bobbie Jean Willis, 81, Wills Point, were held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, November 26, at Wills Point Church of Christ with Shawn Williams officiating.
Burial was in Haven of Memories Memorial Park, Canton, under direction of Allan Fuller Funeral Home, Wills Point.
Mrs. Willis died November 23, 2007, in Dallas.
She was born January 12, 1926, in Mart to Robert and Elizabeth Ward Wilson. She grew up in Corsicana. She married Howard Earl Willis in 1943. She worked for Blue Cross/Blue Shield in Dallas as a supervisor, retiring after 25 years of service. She was a resident of Dallas prior to moving to Wills Point 20 years ago. She was a member of Wills Point Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Hershel Wilson and Haskell Wilson; son, Donnie Willis; and grandson, Kevin Willis.
Survivors include her husband, Howard E. Willis, Wills Point; son and daughters-in-law, Johnnie and Marilyn Willis, Wills Point, and Linda Miller, Hugo, Okla.; sister, Hilma Ferguson, Corsicana; grandchildren, Scott Willis, and wife Jenny, Donnie Willis, David Morrow, and wife Anissa, Kari and Kristi; great-grandchildren, Garrett and Ruben Willis, Tyler, Devin and Seth Morrow.
Pallbearers included Doyle Ethridge, Glynn Ellis, Bill Mince, Jay Mince, Dwight Keith and Cavin Travis

Notes:

  • w/o Howard Earl Willis; d/o Robert Wilson & Elizabeth (Ward) Wilson
  • Haven of Memories Cemetery, Canton, Van Zandt Co., TX

Richard Allen Wilson
Jan 4, 1943 - Apr 3, 2017

Richard Allen Wilson, 74, went home to be with the Lord on April 3, 2017 at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital in Sugar Land, Texas.He was born on January 4, 1943 in Corsicana, Texas to Hersell Wilson and Aileen Jones Wilson. For most of his childhood, he lived in Purdon and Waco, Texas and attended both Purdon and La Vega Schools.

Upon graduation from high school Mr. Wilson enlisted in the U.S. Army and graduated from paratrooper jump school with the 82nd airborne. After his honorable discharge from the Army, he enrolled at Navarro Junior College.

He graduated from Baylor University in 1968 and received his Master's degree from Baylor as well. Richard started his career as an Educator at La Vega HS and later moved to Houston and taught in the Alief ISD and retiring from Clements High School in Ft Bend County as a high school counselor.

Richard met the love of his life and best friend, Juliet Villacorte, and they were married for 28 years. Richard loved his family as well as reading, politics and visiting the Philippines.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years and son, Cody, of Sugar Land. He is survived by one brother, Mark Jones and wife, Euneta, of Hewitt, TX; as well as nieces, Heather Cain of The Colony, Texas and Lauren Jones Smith of Robinson, Texas; and many other extended families in the US and the Philippines.

A visitation will be held at 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 11, in the Miller Funeral Chapel, 7723 Beechnut, Houston, TX 77074. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 12, in the Miller Funeral Chapel with Internment to follow at Houston National Cemetery.

Notes:

  • Waco Tribune Herald, Waco, Texas - April 9, 2006
  • Houston National Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX
  • h/o Juliet (Villacorte) Wilson; s/o Hersell Thomas Wilson & Thelma Aileen (Jones) Wilson

Noah Rankens Nutt
Jun 17, 1900 - Mar 16, 1979

Obituary:
Services for Noah Nutt, 78, were conducted Saturday at the Boze-Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Herman Littlejohn of Lancaster officiating. Burial was in Ward Cemetery near Corsicana.
Nutt, who died Friday at the Renfro Nursing, was a Red Oak resident, living there the past 15 years. He was born on June 4, 1900, at Richland. Nutt was a retired employee of Titche's Goettlinger Co. of Dallas and was a member of the Ames Road Baptist Church of Red Oak.
Survivors include 2 sons, Wilbert R, Nutt of Red Oak and Kenneth R. Nutt of Lancaster; 2 daughters Mrs. William R. Donelson and Mrs. Melvin Wilson both of Lancaster; 16 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were grandsons.

Notes:

  • World War I Draft and Social Security shows date of birth 17 Jun 1900; Obituary shows date of birth June 4, 1900.
  • Ward Cemetery, Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX

James S. "Jimmie" Fread
Sep 8, 1892 - Sep 14, 1935

JAMES S. FREAD
BURIED SUNDAY IN
WARD CEMETERY

Funeral services for James S. Fread, aged 42 years, who died Saturday night at 10 o'clock after a lingering illness, were held from the Bird Hotel Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock with interment in the Ward Cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. Griffin, Baptist minister.

Surviving are his wife, four children, Cordie, Verl, Gloria Dean and Lillian , all of Corsicana; two brothers, George , Corsicana, and J. T. , Richland; and a sister Mrs. Josie Wilder, Corsicana.

The funeral was directed by the Corley Funeral Home.

Notes:

  • Corsicana Semi-Weekly Light (Corsicana, Texas), Sep 17, 1935, p. 2.
  • h/o Katy (Golden ) Fread married May 15, 1915; s/o John F. Fread & Paralee (Harris) Fread per death certificate (death certificate says Pursley cemetery � Find a grave says Ward cemetery)

Freddie Ira Bonner
May 10, 1921 - Apr 16, 1965

Hold Services Freddie Bonner

Funeral services were to be held Saturday at 3:30 p.m. for Freddie L. Bonner, 43, of 2206 West Fifth avenue, from the Griffin Chapel. Burial was to be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Bonner died in the Navarro Clinic Friday morning.

The rites were to be conducted by Rev. Homer Cox, pastor of the Eleventh Avenue Church.

Surviving are his wife, Doris Bonner; Corsicana; parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Bonner, Angus; two brothers, Lawrence Bonner, Corsicana, and Clarence Bonner, Eureka; two sisters, Mrs. Curtis Stokes, Temple, and Mrs. W. E. McBride, Corsicana, and a number of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were to be Billy Joe Allen, George Lucas, Albert J. Bailey, Lowell Bonner, Fred Bone, Jesse Miller, J. D. Michael and Harold Conner.

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Charles David Borsellino
Jan 4, 1922 - Jun 25, 1998

Borsllino, Charles David

Charles David Borsellino, 76, of Waco died Thursday at a local nursing home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 29, 1998, at St. Louis Catholic Church with Monsignor Mark Deering officiating. Burial will be at Waco Memorial Park. Rosary at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel

Mr. Borsellino was born Jan. 4. 1922, in Corsicana where he was reared and educated. He graduated from Corsicana High School. He was a veteran of the Army during World War II. He received the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He married Margaret Anne McNally Oct. 29, 1945, in Waco. He had been a resident of Waco for more than 50 years. He was employed at the Texas Employment Commission for 38 years, retiring in 1983. He was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church and the Disabled American Veterans.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret Borsellino; a daughter, Carla Anne Smith and husband Ray of Waco; two sons, David Borsellino and wife, Anne, of Waco, and Chuck Borsellino and wife Bridget, of Houston; two sisters, Frances Garrett and husband, Bruce, of Fort Worth, and Josephine Looney and husband, Russell, of Texarkana; a brother, Joe Borsellino and wife, Louise, of Corsicana; and five grandchildren.

Notes:

May Clara Bonner
Jul 8, 2014 - Jul 8, 2014

May Clara Bonner born July 8, 2014 passed away July 8, 2014. She was survived by her parents Andrew and Casey Bonner.

A private family burial was held at Oakwood Cemetery.

Notes:

  • Griffin Roughton Funeral Home
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • d/o Andrew Bonner & Casey Bonner

Leo Clarence Walker
Mar. 29, 1917 - Nov. 10, 1965

L. C. Walker Services Held

Services for Leo Clarence Walker, 48, who died at his home in Hurst Wednesday of a heart attack, were held Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Owens-Brumley Chapel in Fort Worth. Graveside rites were held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Oakwood Cemetery, conducted by Bob Roberts, pastor of Westside Baptist church.

A navy veteran of World War II, Walker was employed at the Bell Helicopter Co. and formerly was with the Fort Worth police department.

Surviving are his wife of Hurst; parents, Mr. and Mrs. George B. Walker, Corsicana; a brother, George B. Walker, Jr., Portland, Ore.; two sisters, Mrs. J. B. Towns and Mrs. J. W. McCammon, both of Corsicana and other relatives.

Corley directed local arrangements.

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Maretta Owen, Miss
Abt. 1897 - Nov 17, 1965

Miss Owen Dies In San Antonio

Miss Maretta Owen, 68, native of Louisiana, died in a San Antonio hospital Wednesday.

Funeral services are planned Friday at 2:30 p.m. from the Corley Chapel with burial in Oakwood Cemetery.

Surviving are two brothers, Robert Owen, San Jose, Calif., and C. R. Owen, Fairfield; two sisters, Mrs. Ruby Harris, and Mrs. Marjorie Clampitt, both of Corsicana, and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be nephews.

 Notes:

Ruby Estelle (Owen) Clay-Harris
May 24, 1902 - Apr 18, 1972

Mrs. Harris

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. Ruby E. Harris, a resident of Corsicana and native of Navarro County, who died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital.

She was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church.

Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Rev. Ernest Inmon and Rev. Walter A. Stevenson will officiate.

Survivors include three sons, William S. Clay of Grand Prairie, Bobby G. Clay of Corsicana and Richard N. Clay of Arlington; two brothers, C. B. Owen of Corsicana and Robert Owen of San Jose, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Margie Clampitt, Corsicana; nine grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Coy T. Clay, Robert Owen, James Owen, Gerald Owen, Wilbur Owen and Bill Owen.

 Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wed., Apr. 19, 1972
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st husband Clarence William Clay married Aug. 15, 1925 2nd husband unknown Harris; d/o John T. Owen & Sally (Wilson) Owen

Richard Floyd Stewart
Mar 16, 1913 - Sep 16, 1965

Saturday Rites Richard Stewart

Funeral services for Richard Stewart, 52, native of Corsicana, who died of a heart attack in Dallas Thursday night, will be held from the Corley Chapel on Saturday at 3:30 p. m. with burial in Oakwood cemetery.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. B. J. Ferguson, pastor of Memorial Baptist church, and Rev. Cecil Thompson of Richardson.

Surviving are his wife of Dallas, two brothers, Charles Lee Stewart, Corsicana, and Arnold Stewart, Dallas; four sisters, Mrs. Hazel Mesker and Mrs. Frances Jolley, both of Dallas; Mrs. Juanita Gilcrease, Hubbard, and Mrs. Irene Carver, Corsicana, and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be J. C. Dillard, B. J. Grimes, W. A. Farmer, Jim Bob Horn and J. C. Howard.

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Helen Delano Robbins, Miss
Jan 30, 1878 - Oct 5, 1965

Miss Robbins Rites Sunday

Final rites for Miss Helen Delano Robbins, 87, retired registered nurse, who died at her home, 713 West Fourth avenue, Tuesday, will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Corley Chapel. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery.

The services will be conducted by Charles Frey, Albert Frey and J. W. McCammon.

Miss Robbins, native of White Plains, N.M., came to Corsicana as a child. She was a graduate of the John Sealy Hospital School of Nursing in Galveston.

Surviving are a niece, Mrs. Charles Sherman, Nutick, Orange City, Fla.; two nephews, Henry Fuller Robbins, Bronx, N.Y., and Charles R. Robbins, Albany, N.Y.

Pallbearers will be Albert Frey, Charles Frey, Edward Kelsol, Albert Frey, Jr.; J. W. McCammon, Wm. V. Mowlam, Bill Moore and Preston Spalding.

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Middleton Calvin "Mid" Caston
Aug 23, 1884 - Aug 27, 1965

Hold Services Mid C. Caston

Funeral services for Mid C. Caston, 81, rancher and capitalist, were held from the Corley Chapel Sunday at 4 p.m. with burial in Oakwood cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. Eugene E. Wood, minister of the First Presbyterian church of which he was a member.

Caston a native of Corsicana, died in Memorial hospital Friday afternoon several hours after a pick-up driven by him figured in a collision with a Buick automobile, operated by Mrs. M. W. Werner, at the intersection of West Fourth avenue and North Twenty-fourth street, Mrs. Warner was hospitalized and her two children, Terry, 9 and Pamela, 6, received emergency treatment.

Caston was a Presbyterian, life-member of Corsicana Lodge No. 174, A.F. and A.M. and a Rotarian.

Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; three cousins, Mrs. Lila McClellan Wassell, Corsicana; Robert Prince McClellan, Kansas City, and J. Kerr McClellan, Richards, Texas, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were T. R. Red, Ralph Stell, Robert Davidson, Frank Brock, King Elliott, W. D. Wyatt, Hoyt Moore, J. Floyd Smith, Albert Frey and Walter Erwin.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Aug. 30, 1965
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Mattie (Kinnebrew) Caston married Feb. 15, 1922; s/o William Caston, Dr. & Texana (Kerr) Caston-McClellan

Elizabeth Ann (Blackburn) Lundy
Jan. 26, 1919 - May 25, 1965

Thursday Rites Held For Mrs. Jack Lundy

Funeral rites were held from the Corley chapel here Thursday at 11 a.m. for Mrs. Jack Lundy, 46, native of Corsicana who died at the home of her mother, Mrs. A. W. Rogers, 1444 Ficklin avenue, Tuesday after an extended illness.

Burial was in Oakwood cemetery. Rites were conducted by Rev. Sidney Roberts, pastor of the First Methodist church.

Mrs. Lundy, of Midwest City, Oklahoma, is survived by her husband, Jack Lundy; three children, Jack Lundy, Jr., David C. Lundy and Ann Lundy all of Midwest City; mother, Mrs. Rogers; brother, Ed Blackburn, and father, Ed Blackburn, Sr. all of Corsicana, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Harry David Redden, Bill McLauchlin, Tom Spikes, Lynn Sanders, Tom Eady, Embry Ferguson, Dr. E. W. Willis, Carlon Hammer.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thurs., May 27, 1965
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • w/o Jack Lundy married Jun. 4, 1941; d/o Edgar Wright Blackburn, Sr. & Adelaide Eva "Addie" (Carroll) Blackburn-Rogers (Elizabeth shares a double monument with her mother Adelaide)

Opal Ruby (Griffin) Glassman
Nov 17, 1920 - Oct 31, 1965

Mrs. Glassman Dies Sunday

Mrs. Opal Ruby Glassman, 44, of Texas City, formerly of Corsicana, died in the Little York Hospital in Houston Sunday afternoon.

Surviving are her husband, Leo Glassman, Texas City; three sons, Leslie David, Larry Dean and Leonard Drew Glassman, all of Texas City; parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Griffin, Corsicana; four sisters, Mrs. H. G. Simpson, Corsicana; Mrs. J. B. Gentry, Houston; Mrs. Joe Chambliss, Robstown, and Mrs. Worsham Crawford, Corsicana; a brother, Wm. H. Griffin, Corsicana, and other relatives.

Funeral services will be conducted by the Corley Funeral Home but arrangements were incomplete early Monday afternoon.

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James Randell "Randy" Haywood, Dr.
Aug 31, 1921 - Nov 24, 2012

  Dr. J.R. (Randy) Haywood passed away Saturday, November 24, 2012, surrounded by family. Randy was born in Navarro County, Texas, on August 13, 1921, to Myrtle Beauchamp Haywood and Charles Albert Haywood. He graduated from Streetman High School and then served in the United States Army Air Corps as a Master Sergeant until his discharge after World War II. After attending the University of Texas at Austin for pre-dental courses, he graduated from Baylor University School of Dentistry in December 1950. He married Betty Ruth Connell in August 1950 in Sweetwater, Texas. The couple moved to Odessa, where Randy opened his dental practice in October 1952. He practiced dentistry for 57 years, until his retirement in August 2009.

He is survived by Betty Haywood, his wife of 62 years. He is also survived by four children: Jan McDaniel and husband, Wes, of Colleyville; Dr. David Haywood and wife, Lea, of Rowlett; Jim Haywood, of Odessa; and Joy Young and husband, Dr. Dean Young, of Waco. His four grandchildren are Bonnie McDaniel and Tyler McDaniel, of Colleyville; Dr. Phil Young, of Austin; and Alissa Young Wiseman and husband, Scott, of Waco. Other survivors include several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Randy served in every office in District 21C of the Texas Dental Society. He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church and served as a deacon as well as a member of many committees there. He also taught Sunday school and served the Lord in the Prayer Room and the homebound ministry. In addition, he made three mission trips to Mexico, where he helped improve people's health as a dentist.

He was a patron of the Globe of the Great Southwest and supported the Midland Odessa Symphony and Chorale, the Permian Playhouse, and other civic organizations.

He was a blessing to all who knew him, a generous and loving man, and an example of the Christ-filled life.

Family and friends will gather at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 28, 2012, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Services are set for Thursday, November 29, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church with Dr. Bailey Stone, Dr. Byron McWilliams, and Rev. Curtis Brewer officiating. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church or the Gideons International.

The family wishes to thank the staff and hospice team at Parks Retirement Village for their excellent care.

Services are entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.

Notes:

  • WWII Veteran
  • WWII Biography
  • h/o Betty Ruth (Connell) Haywood, married 1950; s/o Charles Albert Haywood & Sarah Myrtle (Beauchamp) Haywood

Kathy Jo (Kent) Arrington
Nov 22, 1943 - Oct 16, 2022

Kathy Jo Arrington, 78 of Fairfield, joyfully danced into Heaven early Sunday morning, October 16, 2022 in Tyler. She was born November 22, 1943 in Corsicana to Clayton and Katherine Kent.

She was a member of DAR and Texas Retired Teacher Association, having taught for over 30 years.
Kathy was a good Christian, a good wife and a good somebody. She was fun, outgoing, and compassionate soul who loved flowers and animals, especially horses and dogs. Kathy loved to collect many forms of art and antiques, loved to shop and had the gift of decorating like no one else. She loved her family, loved children and most of all she loved Jesus.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Left behind to cherish her memory are her husband, Michal Arrington; daughter and son in law, Maggie and Jerry Bonds; grandchildren, River and Rainy Bonds to whom she loved being their Gmaw. She also leaves behind extended Arrington, Kent and Harris family as well as dear friends of whom became family, all of whom she loved deeply.

Memorial service will be 2:00 pm Thursday, October 20, 2022 at First United Methodist Church in Fairfield. Honorary Pallbearers will be Beverly Awalt, Sherry Arrington, Maggie Bonds, Deborah Gibson, Susan Fitzgerald, Cindy Sharp, Marisol Jaueregui and Norma Novack.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to any Humane Society of your choice or to St. Jude at stjude.org

Kathy was truly a friend to all. "Let me live in a house by the side of the road and be a friend to man" - S W Foss.

Notes:

  • Providence Cemetery, Mildred, Navarro Co., TX
  • w/o Michal Arrington; d/o Joe Clayton Kent & Mary Katherine (Shields) Kent

Abelina (Garcia) Reyes
Oct 25, 1926 - Apr 23, 1965

Mrs. Reyes Of Powell Dies

Mrs. Domingo Reyes, Sr., 35, of Powell, died in Memorial hospital.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 4:30 p. m. from the Corley Chapel with burial in Oakwood cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Rev. Daniel Sanchez, Latin-American Baptist mission pastor.

Surviving are her husband, eight daughters, Mrs. Mary Gonzales, Dominga, Catalina, Glora, San Juana, Elida and Betty Reyes, five sons, Doningo, Jr.; Isidro, Cicilio, Serildo and Jessie Reyes, all of Powell; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Baleriano Garcia, Hondo; two brothers, four sisters, and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Spencer Jones, Pelzy Joles, Gilbert Reese, Lupe Maya, Raymond Cobb and Frank Regalado.

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Derwood Franklin Pratt
Apr 17, 1919 - Nov 14, 1965

D. F. Pratt Funeral Set Here Today
Funeral services for D. F. Pratt, 46, will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Lloyd James Funeral Home with the Rev. Duane Pringle and the Rev. bill Vick officiating. burial will be in Cathedral of the Pines Cemetery.
Mr Pratt, a Tyler resident since 1950, died Sunday morning in a Texarkana, Ark. hospital after a brief illness.
He was a member of the Central Baptist Church and a veteran of World War II.
Mr. Pratt, a native of Malakoff, was a switchman for the Cotton Belt Railroad and a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. He also was a member of the Smith County Coon Hunters association.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Leoma Pratt; two daughters, Mrs. Peggy Henry and Miss Pat Pratt, both of Tyler; a brother, Joe Pratt of Corsicana; and a sister, Mrs. M. A. Westbrook of Tyler.
Pallbearers will be S. I. Jewell, Hubert Owens, W. R. Gentry, Hewitt McKay, C. R. Campbell and Wayne Brown.

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Clifton Talmer Jones
Jan 3, 1911 - Apr 6, 1975

Clifton T. Jones

Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Clifton Talmer Jones, 64, 807 W. 11th Ave., who was found dead in his car of apparent heart attack Sunday night. A coronor's inquest ruled natural causes. The Rev. Frank Williams will officiate. He was a member of the Methodist Church and World War II Air Force veteran.

He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Barbara Ilg of Indianapolis, Ind.; one granddaughters, Rebecca Ilg, also of Indianapolis; one sister, Mrs. Katherine Miller of Corsicana; and four brothers, Lester C. Jones, Fred Jones and Billy B. Jones, all of Corsicana and Homer Grady Jones of Houston.

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Clifton T. Jones

Services were to be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Clifton Talmer Jones, 64, resident of Corsicana, who was found dead in his car of an apparent heart attack Sunday night.

The Rev. Frank Williams was to officiate, with burial following at Oakwood Cemetery.

Survivors include a daughter, a granddaughter, a sister, and four brothers.

Pallbearers were to be members of the Masonic Lodge No. 174 AF & AM.

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Jim Sam Humphries, Sr.
Nov 13, 1913 - Aug 21, 1975

Sam Humphries

Services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Sam Humphries Sr., 61, resident of Corsicana, who died Thursday in Memorial Hospital.

Rev. Jack Riley and Rev. Peyton Goodman will officiate and burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery..

He was a native of Mildred, had lived in Corsicana 50 years, was a salesman and a member of the First United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his widow of Corsicana; a son, Jim Sam Humphries of Dallas; a daughter, Mrs. Roy D. Lewis of Rock Island, Ill., a grandson, William Judson Humphries of Dallas; a granddaughter, Catherine Ann Lewis of Rock Island; three brothers, Ray Humphries of Dallas, Homer Humphries and Joe Humphries both of Corsicana; three sisters all of Corsicana, Mrs. Douglas Beauchamp, Mrs. Willard Summerall, and Mrs. James H. Parks; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers include William L. Humphries, Homer O. Humphries, Gary Summerall, James H. Parks II, Hartley F. Young, Ole Olsen, and Sunny Yates, Jr.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Fri., Aug. 22, 1975
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Mary Frances (Harvin) Humphries married Aug 2, 1941; s/o William Crane Humphries & Jessie Ophelia (Edgar) Humphries

William Rudolph Sneed, Dr.
Mar 15, 1898 - Feb 1, 1975

Dr. Sneed

Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Dr. William Sneed, 76, resident of Corsicana, who died at 6 a.m. Saturday at Twilight Home.

Rev. Eugene Wood will officiate and burial will be Oakwood Cemetery in Corsicana.

He was a native of Wortham, son of the late Dr. and Mrs. K. W. Sneed, and a graduate of University of Texas Medical School. He did post graduate work at Tulane Medical School in New Orleans.

He moved to Corsicana in 1922, was one of the original founders of the Navarro Clinic, and practiced medicine 50 years in Corsicana.

Dr. Sneed was an honorary member of several medical societies, served with the U. S. Army Medical Corp in World War II, lifelong member of the Westminister Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder in the Church until his retirement from medicine.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. B. J. Coker of Corsicana, two granddaughters, miss Diane Coker and Miss Carolyn Coker of Corsicana; and a number of nieces and nephews.

His wife, the former Faye Burleson of Wortham preceded him in death three years ago.

Pallbearers include Clarence Crowson, Sam Nagy, D. P. McNeil, Jim Stephenson, O. C. Coker, F. C. Stewart, J. C. Roe, Dr. James Curington and Dr. Charles H. Brown.

Members of the Navarro County Medical Society will be honorary pallbearers.

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Margaret Lowry
Jul 14, 1894 - Jun 12, 1975

Miss Lowry

Graveside services were to be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Oakwood Cemetery in Corsicana for Miss Margaret Lowry, resident of Denton, who died Thursday morning in Dallas.

Local arrangements are with Corley Funeral Home.

Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Mary Lowry Clark of Denton.

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Mose Armstrong
Feb 4, 1886 - Aug 13, 1975

Mose Armstrong

Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Mose Armstrong, 89, resident of Corsicana, who died Wednesday in Memorial Hospital.

Rev. Gene Gardner will officiate, and burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery.

He was a native of Rogers, Ark. and had lived in Corsicana since 1937.

Survivors include a son, William J. Armstrong of Corsicana; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, two brothers, Lige Armstrong of Emhouse and Sol Armstrong of Blooming Grove; a sister, Mrs. Earl Stokes of Corsicana and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be members of Masonic Lodge No. 174.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thurs., Aug 14, 1975
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Mollie Lou (Cruse) Armstrong married Dec 24, 1911; s/o Jackson Calvin "Jack" Armstrong & Minerva Alice V. (Ritter) Armstrong

Doris Marie (Parrish) Lambeth
Oct 24, 1934 - Jul 1, 2023

Doris M. Lambeth, 88, passed away peacefully at Twilight Nursing Home on July 1, 2023, after a brief illness.
In lieu of flowers, one may give a donation to any charity of their choice in Doris' memory.
Services will be held Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 10AM at First Methodist Church, Corsicana, with Reverend Mike Kerzee officiating and private burial in Dawson Cemetery.
Doris was born October 24, 1934, to Katherine and Alvin Parrish in the Purdon Community. Doris attended and graduated from Dawson High School and went on to attend Mary Hardin-Baylor College, now known as the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, obtaining a Business Degree.
After marrying her high school sweetheart, Don Lambeth, they moved to Dallas where Doris engaged in many job opportunities. She was an active real estate broker for many years and a property investor.
She was active in Dallas Women's Council, serving as president at one time, and served in many capacities as an active member of Order of the Eastern Star.
Through the years Doris enjoyed traveling to many locations all around the world.
Upon moving to Corsicana, she became involved in the Auxiliary at Navarro Regional Hospital, Thalian Literary Club, Kinsloe House, the Nineteenth Century Literary Club, and The Garden Club. She was an avid reader with her library containing over 600 books.
She enjoyed her Sunday School Class and attending worship at First Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Royce Glen Parrish.
She is survived by her son, Ron Lambeth and wife, Amelie of Royce City; sister-in-law, Carol Parrish of Mansfield; nephews, Greg, Randy, and Dan Parrish, who were the apples of her eye; several cousins, and a host of great friends.
The family would like to thank Twilight Nursing Home and Bristol Hospice for their helping hands.

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Linda Sue (Newland) Maggard
Sep 8, 1939 - Jun 19, 2023

Linda Sue Maggard, 83 of Corsicana, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023, in Athens with her family by her side. She was born September 8, 1939, in Ennis to Virgil "Jack" and Edith Newland.
Linda was a member of the Emhouse Baptist Church. She had great joy loving on her grandbabies. She enjoyed reading her bible and singing gospel songs. She also enjoyed race car driving.
She is preceded in death by her husband John Paul (Sonny) Maggard in November 2002, parents Edith and Virgil "Jack" Newland; sisters Rita Isom, La Donna Kristne, Barbar Malidor, Brenda Allen; brothers V.J. Newland and Billy Newland.
She leaves behind her son, Jimmy Barkley Sr. and wife Sharon; daughter, Janette Montgomery and husband Lee; stepdaughter, Kim Southard and husband Clint. Sisters, Joan Jenson and Loretta Wiese. Brothers, Davie Newland and Danny Newland. Grandchildren, Jimmy Barkley, Jr., Carla Sandel, April Latham, James Barkley, Daniel Montgomery, Crystal Goecker, Shane Wilson, Kyler Carrington. Great grandchildren, Dalton, Barkley, Maddie Barkley, Casen Barkley, Avery Barkley, Hannah Latham, Bub Latham, Sophia Montgomery, Sydney Montgomery, Ryan Montgomery, Cole Goecker, Allie Goecker, Ashley Burnett, Kaitlynn Sandel, Spud Sandel, Kash Louviere, Phoenix Gillen, Atticus Carrington, Hudson Sellers. Great great grandchildren, Leighton Barkley, Brayden Burnett, Easton Burnett, Asher Burnett.
Visitation will be 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday, June 23, 2023 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10:00 am Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Otis Conner and Bro. Larry Talbert officiating. Burial will follow at Pattison Cemetery, Pallbearers will be Bub Latham, Casen Barkley, Dalton Barkley, Aaron Frost, Kenneth Newland, Joe Don Crow.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wed., Jun 21, 2023
  • Submitted by Karen Rost
  • w/o (1) James Marion Barkley, Jr (2) John Paul "Sonny" Maggard; d/o Virgil "Jack" Newland & Edith Newland

Jerry Lynn Kirk
Dec 29, 1947 - Jun 18, 2023
 
Jerry Lynn Kirk lived in Sequin, TX and is proceeded in death by wife Kathy, survived by daughters Cheryl, Wendy, Elizabeth, and Sandra by brothers Joe G. and Billy R. Kirk and a host of grandkids. Jerry was born in Corsicana, TX and attended Travis Elementary and Drane Jr. High School. He left Corsicana at an early age. He was in the roofing business for many years in Seguin, TX. Jerry was a wonderful family man.

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Eleanor (Crowther) Walker
Dec 5, 1929 - Jun 18, 2023
 
Eleanor Walker passed away June 18, 2023 at the age of 93. Eleanor was born December 5, 1929 in Titusville, Pennsylvania to Wilton and Nellie Crowther. She had
three brothers and two sisters. Eleanor loved cooking and baking. Eleanor volunteered with meals on wheels in Navarro County for many years. At Thanksgiving
she would make dinners and pass out to the less fortunate. Eleanor loved her family and friends very much. Eleanor was blessed with five children, Linda Mandel
of Torrance, California, Bill Walker and his wife Debbie of Scottsboro Alabama, Tom Walker and his wife Nancy from Dawson, Texas, and Jim Walker from Dawson,
Texas. Eleanor is preceded in death by her daughter Nancy Walker of Dawson Texas and a grandson Jason Smith of California. Eleanor had thirteen grandchildren,
nineteen great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. Eleanor was loved by many and will be dearly missed. Eleanor has donated her body to science and will be cremated.

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Brian Robin Donahue
Apr 23, 1950 - Jun 29, 2023
 
It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Brian Robin Donahue on June 29, 2023, at the age of 73, due to cancer.

Brian was a decorated U.S. Navy veteran who began his 20+ years of service at the tail end of the Vietnam War. After retirement, he became a gentleman farmer in Kerens, Texas, where he leaves behind a legacy of integrity and community involvement. He was always there to lend a hand (and his tractor) to his neighbors, and share ideas and lessons learned from his years on his aptly named "Freedom Farm." He will be sorely missed by family and friends.

Brian was preceded in death by his wife of 25 years, Katherine Holden Donahue, and is survived by his sons, Michael J Donahue (Michelle) and Dylan Donahue; grandchildren Matthew Donahue, Skyler Donahue, and Morgan Keever; and brothers Michael Donahue (Mary Ellen & niece Erin) and Terence Donahue (Denise).

A memorial and celebration of life will be held and dates will be shared when arrangements have been made.

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Carolyn (Montgomery) Taylor
Mar 29, 1947 - Jun 15, 2023

Carolyn Montgomery Taylor, 76 of Eureka passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023.
She was born on March 29, 1947, in Corsicana, Texas.
Carolyn loved adventure and spent much of her time traveling. She was creative and competitive from an early age. From basketball and softball to coronation queen, Carolyn graduated from Mildred High School and attained an Associate's Degree from Navarro College.
She was a risk taker in the best sense and used that drive to break ground in her career with Mobil Oil. She was the first female pipeliner and was promoted to Regional TBA Sales and then Corporate Global Coordinator. Her skills and fortitude helped her become one of the few female professional poker players.
Carolyn loved exploring new technology, history, and Native American Culture. She was an avid hunter, fisherman, and collector of precious stones, crystals, and coral. She had an eclectic love of music all her life. Her warm smile only rivaled her sharp wit and sense of humor.
Her Sons, Daughter in Law, and three grandchildren were the stars in her heart whom she loved unconditionally.
She is preceded in death by her father Aaron Ferguson Montgomery, her mother Bessie Miles Montgomery, and her son, James Aaron.
She is survived by her son, Ben Jackson Taylor, his wife Manuela Taylor, and their three children, James Taylor, Jasmine Taylor, and Robert Taylor of Corsicana.
Her sister, Margaret Montgomery Thomas, and her husband Gene Thomas of Corsicana. Her niece, LeAnn Thomas Starks of Waco.
Her cousins, Hugh Miles South and his wife Marilyn South of Columbia, MD. Marguerite Miles Harrington and her husband John Harrington of Salt Lake City, UT. Joel Miles of Houston. Jimmy Allen of Rice. Ann Montgomery Connor and her husband Gary Connor of Palestine. Donna Montgomery Settle and her husband Dr Happy Settle.
Carolyn was dearly loved by family, friends, and those like family and she will be greatly missed.
Condolences were directed to Corley's Funeral Home, Corsicana, Texas.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, June 20th in the evening at Corley Funeral Home between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm.
Services will be held, Wednesday, June 21st at 10:00 am in the morning at Corley Funeral Home Chapel, followed by a private graveside at the Eureka Cemetery.

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Donald Wayne Corley
Oct 31, 1931 - Jun 14, 2023

Donald Wayne Corley was born on October 31, 1931, in Milford, TX to Victor and Nora Corley.
Funeral Service: Saturday, 11:00 am in The Magnolia Chapel at Corley Funeral Home. Interment immediately following funeral service at Oakwood Cemetery.
Milford during those days was a small farming community 20 miles southwest of Waxahachie, TX. The 2020 census for Milford shows it to still be exactly that; a small, close-nit farming community with a population of only 722. Humble beginnings for what would become a steady, trustworthy, humble man who was raised in a believing, practicing Christian family.
By the time Don was about 8 years old, the family had moved off the farm into Waxahachie, TX where the family income would be supported by the ownership and operation of full-service gasoline stations. Don grew up working in the shop alongside his father doing all types of service station work through the years of the Great Depression and World War II. He would often talk about those years of hardship, war time ration cards for rubber tires, fuel, and other items that were in short supply. The level of integrity and honesty displayed by his father towards customers and to the government during the war years had a lasting impression and helped solidify Don's own values and integrity.
Don attended Waxahachie High School graduating in 1950. He was a star athlete in football, track and field sports. He was the much talked about hard running, hard hitting half-back and free safety wearing jersey number 21. He said that his best time in the 100-yard sprint event was 10 seconds flat! A fleet foot even by today's standards. He was also a good student that made good grades and never had an absence. These qualities would serve him well later in college studies.
Upon graduating from High School, Don enrolled at Navarro College in Corsicana, TX. There he became a member of a group of students now known as the "Barracks Bunch" whose dormitory were former Quonset Hut barracks left over from WWII war years when the campus was a primary flight training camp for the US Army Air Corps. Most importantly, he met his future wife and our mom Nelda (Stiles) Corley from Pursely, TX. They quickly became enamored with each other and fell in love.
War would come again with the outbreak of the Korean Conflict. Instead of waiting for the draft board to call his number up, Don enlisted in the US Army in 1952. He attended basic training at Fort Bliss, TX serving in an anti-aircraft battery. After completing basic training, he returned to Corsicana and married on April 6, 1953. He was posted to serve the remainder of his enlistment to the Panama Canal Zone along with mom until he separated from active duty in 1954.
In the years that followed military service Don studied finance at North Texas Teacher College (now University of North Texas) in Denton, TX graduating with B.S and Masters degree in 1958, employment with GMAC Dallas, TX, the birth of their first child in 1962, then moving in 1964 and residing in Corsicana, TX followed by more children in 1966 and 1972.
Don passed away during the early morning hours of June 14, 2023 where he was in assisted rehabilitation therapy in Keller TX after suffering complications stemming from past heart surgeries.
He is preceded in death by his wife Nelda Corley and daughter Sandy Corley.
He is survived by son Mike Corley and wife Iris Corley with grand and great grandchildren Daniel Corley, Adrianna Corley, Grayson Lytle, Aria Lytle. His son Jay Corley, wife Sundee Corley, grandchildren Kristofer Corley and Shianne Corley, and extended family of four granddaughters, their husbands and eight great grandchildren.
Our dad, Don, Papaw, "DC" left a legacy and an indelible mark with many recent and past memories on our family that will never be forgotten. He will continue to guide us and help us navigate our lives for the time we all have left. For his life, he has received the highest recognition of all when he heard, "Well done good and faithful servant" when he arrived in his forever Heaven home.

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Marjorie Sue (Miller) Pate Holton
Jun 3, 1940 - Jul 5, 2023

Marjorie Sue Miller Pate Holton, 83, of Corsicana passed from this life on July 5, 2023, with family members by her side at the Twilight Home in Corsicana. She was born June 3, 1940, in Corsicana to Roy Douglas Miller and Eula "Polly" Hendrick Miller. Marjorie was a member of Kerens Church of Christ.
She is preceded in death by her parents, brother Roy Miller Jr. and son Ricky Pate.
Marjorie is survived by her daughters, Cheree Wright and husband Tombill, Debra Stroder and husband Matt. 16 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends.
Visitation will be 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Funeral service will begin at 1:00 pm at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel with Jimmy Glenn officiating. Burial will follow at Prairie Point Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael McCown, Chris Pate, Nathan Stroder, Samuel Stroder, Jacob Stroder, Kyle Carpenter. Honorary pallbearers will be Joel Wright and Matthew Wright.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Chrones and Colon Foundation,
on-line.crohnscolitisfoundation.org or Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation, info.arthritis.org/donate

Notes:

  • Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home
  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Fri., Jul 7, 2023
  • Submitted by Karen Rost
  • d/o Roy Douglas Miller & Eula "Polly" (Hendrick) Miller

Jackie Howard Farmer
Sep 14, 1931 - Jul 17, 2023

Jackie Howard Farmer passed away peacefully from his earthly home July 17th, at the age of 91, surrounded by his loving family in Corsicana Texas. He was preceded in death by the love of his life of 48 years, JoAnn Farmer in 2004. He had three brothers and four sisters that preceded him as well. He was the 6th of 11 children, with three remaining sisters, Darlene Pruitt of Ft. Worth, Sue Reeves of Fairview, and Peggy Glass of Tyler. He is also survived by his Sisters-in-Law Karinell Tucker of Bellmead, Lynda Tanner of Corsicana and Joyce Campbell of Thornton, along with many nieces and nephews.
Jackie was born September 14th, 1931, in Navarro Mills, TX and graduated from Blooming Grove High School Class in 1949. While working part-time at James King Grocery Store, he attended Navarro Junior College. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict between 1952 and 1954, then 6 more years in the reserves. While in the Army, he handled communications between forward observers and soldiers firing mortars. He said, "You never knew if you'd come back or not... shrapnel flying all around, popping off your helmet." After his discharge from the army, he married JoAnn Adams in 1955 in Dawson TX.
Jackie was employed by Wonder Bread and later for Mrs. Baird's Bakery in Corsicana from 1967 to 1995. After his retirement, he served as Navarro County Veterans Affairs Representative for 10 years. He was a 32nd Degree Mason, and also a Shriner. He was the Commander of the Corsicana Lodge and received the Golden Trowel Award that recognizes brethren who display extraordinary efforts and service to their lodge on a regular basis. He was actively involved with the local VFW in Corsicana, where he served as Post Commander for 2 years and District Commander for 1 year. Jackie also was a member of the Northside Baptist Church for many years. He also served as President of The Corbet Water Supply for over 30 years. Jackie enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and taking care of people. He enjoyed attending conventions and traveling. He was a true servant of God. He continuously donated his time and energy to helping others.
The family would like to express our gratitude to all of the Doctors and Nurses at the Navarro Regional Hospital and Bristol Hospice. We want to express our deepest thanks to the entire staff at The Village at Heritage Oaks. What an amazing group of nurses, especially the final caregiver Tammy Larue.
Visitation will be 10:00 am - 11:00 am Saturday, July 22nd at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana. A celebration of his life will follow beginning at 11:00 AM with Brother Daniel Harper officiating. A military burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Parks in Corsicana, Texas. Pallbearers are Todd Farmer, Sam Farmer, Ken French, Wayne Tucker, Leslie Tackitt, and Colton Tanner.
Memorials in his memory may be made to Northside Baptist Church, VFW Post 3366, Corsicana, TX or charity of your choice.
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day - and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing." 2nd Timothy 4:7-8 NIV.

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