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Paul Wilson Rogers
Dec 28, 1917 - Oct 1, 2013

Mr. Paul Wilson Rogers, age 95, of Crockett, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2013 in the Houston County Nursing Home. He was born December 28, 1917 in Purdon, Texas and had lived in Crockett, previously living many years in Houston. Mr. Rogers was a veteran of the United States Navy having served during World War II. He was a retired bus driver for Rapid Transit in Houston with 38 years of services. Mr. Rogers loved to play bingo and all his friends at the bingo hall.

Survivors include son, Paul Wayne Rogers and wife, Pat of Pearland; grandchildren, Leslie Laboube and husband, John of Pearland; great-grandchildren, Hayden, Conner, Liam and Lennon Laboube of Pearland; sisters, Billy Ruth Tate of Beaumont, Doshea Kaiser of Hillsborough, loving companion of 27 years, Georgia Vaughn of Crockett; special friends, Joan Lucas and Mike Vaughn. Preceded in death by wife of 50 years, Marion Rogers.

Graveside funeral services for Mr. Paul Wilson Rogers will be held Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in the Resthaven Memorial Park in Corsicana. Interment will follow. Family will receive friends Wednesday evening beginning at 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of Choice.

CALLAWAY-ALLEE FUNERAL HOME in charge of arrangements

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Christopher Robert Turner
B&D May 6, 1966

Infant Rites Saturday

Christopher Robert Turner, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Turner of Corsicana, died Friday in the Navarro Clinic.

Graveside services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Resthaven Memorial Park. Rev. Robert Potts, First Baptist Church pastor, conducted.

Survivors include the parents; grandparents, Mrs. and Mrs. Bill Turner and Mr. and Mrs. Marion Simpson, all of Corsicana.

Corley Funeral Home directs.

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Paul Mossman Miller
Sep 13, 1893 - Jun 16, 1966

Paul M. Miller Dies Thursday, Rites Saturday

Paul M. Miller, 72, retired salesman, native of Kansas, 413 North Twenty-First street, died in the Navarro Clinic Thursday morning.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. from the Corley Chapel with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park. The rites will be conducted by Rev. Eugene E. Wood, pastor of the Westminister Presbyterian church.

Surviving are his wife of Corsicana; a daughter, Mrs. Maco Stewart, Corsicana; five grandchildren, one great-grandchild; a sister, Mrs. Harry Maldt, Oklahoma City; a brother, Hubert C. Miller, Wichita, Kan., and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Wendie McKeever, Fort Worth, F. C. Stewart, James Currington, Sr., C. F. Dominy, Bill Grubbs and Zack Boyd.

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Bernice Elvira (McKeever) Miller
Oct 14, 1894 - Jan 20, 1972

Mrs. Miller

Services for Mrs. Paul M. Miller are set for Friday at 2 p.m. in Corley Funeral Chapel with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park.

Rev. Eugene Wood is to officiate

A member of the Presbyterian church, she died in Memorial Hospital today.

She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Maco Stewart; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers include Don Bowen, Mark Culwell, C. F. Dominy, Joe Hashop, Jim Stephenson and F. C. Stewart.

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Tammy Michelle Miller
Jun 1, 1977 - Jul 20, 1977

Tammy Miller

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the Griffin Funeral Home Chapel for Tammy Michelle Miller, seven week old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Miller of Corsicana.

She died Wednesday morning at Children's Hospital in Dallas.

The Rev. Peter Kach will officiate with burial following at Resthaven Memorial Park.

other survivors include two grandmother, Mrs. W. M. Humphrey of Corsicana, Mrs. Bertha Pevehouse of Neches; and a grandfather, James C. Miller of Bonham.

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Maggie Ola (Knight) Toms
Mar 19, 1888 - Apr 21, 1966

Mrs. Ola Toms Dies Thursday

Mrs. Ola Toms, 68, a native of Centerville, 805 South Fifteenth street, died Thursday in Memorial Hospital.

Surviving are her husband, W. L. Toms, Corsicana; three sons, Edward J. Toms, Corsicana; McBurnett Toms, Fresno, Calif., and W. L. Toms, Jr., Houston, seven grandchildren, three brothers, Bert West and Bradford West, both of Crockett, and Reagan West, Houston; five sisters, Mrs. Tom Jennings, Palestine; Mrs. Fay Woodard, Oakwood; Mrs. Mattie Willis, Mrs. Sallie Woodard, all of Corsicana, seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild and other relatives.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Evangel Temple, West Eighth avenue and South Thirty-Seventh street, with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. Emmett Henderson, pastor, assisted by Rev. B. W. Johnson, pastor of the Pentecostal Church of God.

Corley directs.

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Ethel Elizabeth (Wilson) Warner
Apr 23, 1898 - Nov 14, 1969

Warner Rites

Mrs. J. C. Warner, 71, died Friday at her home in Britton, Ellis county. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Corley Chapel with the Rev. E. W. Kaylor officiation.

Interment was in Resthaven cemetery.

She is survived by her husband of Britton; five sons-Cecil of Britton, Bruce of Oil City, La.; Wilson and J. C. Jr., of Corsicana and Virgil of Twentynine Palms, Ca.; two daughters-Mrs. V. G. Keller of Dallas and Mrs. S. M. Brewer of Arlington; 21 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; three brothers-E. P. and George Wilson of Corsicana and Elton Wilson of Freeport; two sisters-Mrs. E. E. Brown of Shreveport and Mrs. G. M. Kent of Corsicana.

Grandsons were pallbearers.

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Louise Nannie (Johnson) Franks
Jul 24, 1905 - Oct 8, 1969

Mrs. Franks Rites Friday

Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Trinity Baptist Church for Mrs. Louise Franks, 64, who died Wednesday in Dallas.

Mrs. Franks was a resident of Corsicana for 40 years and a member of the Trinity Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Willie Franks of Corsicana, two sons, W. E. Franks and J. F. Franks both of this city.

She is also survived by seven daughters, Mrs. J. C. Grace of Corsicana, Mrs. Gordon Burleson of Carthage, Mrs. Thelma Allen of Mesquite, Mrs. Lynita De Priest of Linden, Tenn., Mrs. Ruby Franks of Waco and Mrs. Jodie Parish of Dallas, 21 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Four brothers, Sam Johnson, Oscar Johnson and Claude Johnson all of Dallas, and Henry Johnson of Ben Wheeler also survive.

Pallbearers will be Elmer Lewis, Richard Plant, Robert Gentry, Perry Bass, N. H. Hargraves, and Jack Goff.

The rites will be conducted by the Rev. Mickey Loftis, with interment in Resthaven Memorial Park.

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Willie Franks
Sep 23, 1900 - Feb 3, 1970

Willie Franks Dies Tuesday

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Trinity Baptist Church. The Rev. Mickey Loftis will officiate.

Survivors include two sons, W. E. Franks and J. F. Franks both of Corsicana; seven daughters-Ruby Franks, Waco, Mrs. Clyde DePriest of Linden, Tenn. Mrs. J. C. Grace of Corsicana, Mrs. Daniel Smithson of Mesquite, Mrs. Jodie Parrish of Irving, Mrs. Gordon Burleson of Carthage, Mrs. Thelma Allen of Houston; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Ida Hillard of Hubbard, Mrs. Johnnie Willert of West, Mrs. Emmett Wenkle of West, two brothers, Ben Franks and Doc Franks both of Dallas.

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Willie Ed Franks
Jan 12, 1943 - May 13, 1973

Willie Franks

Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Trinity Baptist Church for Willie Ed Franks, 30, of Corsicana who drowned at Navarro Mills Sunday night. Rev. Mickey Loftis will officiate, and burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Park. Corley Funeral Home will direct.

A native of Corsicana who had lived here all his life, he was an employe of the Humble Oil Co. and a member of Trinity Baptist Church.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Violet Franks of Corsicana; a daughter, Rhonda Kay Franks of Corsicana; a brother, James Franks of Corsicana; and seven sisters, Mrs. R. H. Allen of Houston, Mrs. Jodie Parrish of Irving, Mrs. V. G. Burleson of Carthage, Mrs. Johnnie Grace of Corsicana; Mrs. Clyde DePrest of Linden, Tenn., Mrs. Loyd Hale of Waco and Mrs. D. C. Smithson of Mesquite.

Nephews will be pallbearers.

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John George Patry
May 29, 1899 - Dec 4, 1969

Patry Services Set Saturday

John Patry, 70, died Thursday in Memorial Hospital. He worked for Pacific Gas and Electric of California for 38 years and retired in 1965. He was a member of the Baptist Church and a veteran of World War I.

Services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Corley Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Charles V. Pringle will officiate and burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Cora Lee Patry of Corsicana; two sisters, Mrs. Helen Vereeland of Ventura, Calif., and Mrs. Katherine Case of Red Bluff, Calif.; a brother, Ira Patry of Red Bluff; nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be S. W. Barley, Ivan Bishop, Maynard Phillips, Clayton Norwood, Joe Ray Mayfield and Elmer Sloan.

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Cora Lee (Stuard/Stewart) Patry
Mar 25, 1903 - May 4, 1977

Mrs. Patry

KERENS-Services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at the Paschal Funeral Home in Kerens for Mrs. Cora Lena Patry, resident of Cedar Creek Lake, who died Wednesday morning.

The Rev. Van Houser will officiate, with burial following at Resthaven Memorial Park in Corsicana.

Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Crissie Steward of Malakoff; a brother, Jack Steward of Log Cabin Estates, Malakoff; two sisters, Mrs. Amy Carlisle of Malakoff and Mrs. Grace Woolsey of Pittsburg, Calif., a number of nieces and nephews.

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Mattie Bell (Manning) Burke
Dec 15, 1899 - Nov 17, 1969

Mrs. J. J. Burke Services Set

Mrs. J. J. (Mattie) Burke, 69, a native of Navarro, died Monday in Waco. She was a member of the Second Avenue Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Second Avenue Baptist Church with the Rev. Cass French officiating and burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park.

Survivors include her husband, J. J. Burke of Corsicana; a son, Joe Lee Burke of Waco; one granddaughter; two brothers, Bryan Manning of Fort Worth and Rex Manning of Bardwell; and a sister, Mrs. J. C. Miller of Fort Worth.

Pallbearers will be Frank Leathers, Ray Dixon, James D. Curington, C. E. Wright, Lee Roy Robinson, Charles Frazier, Charlie M. Ellington and A. D. Vest.

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William Floyd Allred
Jul 14, 1899 - Dec 20, 1969

W. F. Allred Dies Saturday

W. Floyd Allred, 79, 1118 S. 18th St., suffered a heart attack while bird hunting Saturday afternoon and was dead on arrival at Memorial Hospital.

Services are scheduled Monday at 2 p.m. in the Griffin Chapel, with the Revs. William Horick and James Damon officiating. Interment will be in Resthaven Memorial Park.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Susie B. Allred; a son, F. E. Allred and a daughter, Mrs. C. W. Morris, all of Corsicana; seven grandchildren; two brothers-R. V. of Ennis and A. J. of Corsicana; mother, W. P. Allred of Corsicana.

Nephews will be pallbearers.

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Spiros Nicholas Georgiakis/Georgas
Feb 14, 1892 - Oct 20, 1969

S. N. Georgas Dies Monday

S. N. Georgas, 77, a native of Greece, and long time resident of Corsicana died Monday in Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Saint John Episcopal Church. The Rev. Dennis Smart will be in charge of the rites, assisted by the Rev. Peter G. Bithos. Interment will be in Resthaven Memorial Park.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. S. N. Georgas, a son, Nick Georgas and a daughter, Effie Georgas, all of Corsicana; one brother, John Georgas of Fort Worth, and one sister, Mrs. Theodora Dellaportis of Chicago.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Oct 20, 1969
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • (owner of Georges' Grill - born in Greece - changed last name when came to America)
  • h/o Argyri Ionnou (Drilli) Georgas; s/o Nicolaos S. Georgiakis & Euphrosyne (Lazaris) Georgiakis

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Georgas Services

Funeral services were held today at St. John's Episcopal Church for S. N. Georgas, 77, who died in Memorial Hospital.

He is survived by his wife, one son, one daughter, one brother, and one sister.

The rites were conducted by the Rev. Dennis Smart, assisted by the Rev. Peter Bithos. Interment was in Resthaven Memorial Park.

Pallbearers were Tom Eady, Scott, Lowry, Bill Chaffee, Paul Moore, Chester Sprinkle, and Fred Brooks.

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Charles T. Wilson
Sep 21, 1882 - Oct 24, 1969

C. T. Wilson Rites Slated

Charles T. Wilson, 87, Irving, former Corsicana resident, died Friday night in a Dallas hospital. He mover to Irving about four years ago. He was formerly employed here at Oil City Iron Works and a member of the First Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Griffin Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Gerald Williamson officiating. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park.

He is survived by four sons, Robert A. Wilson, Downey, Colo.; Warren R. and Harry Wilson, both of Bellville, Wash.; and Charles Wilson of Montana; one brother, Harold Wilson, Bellville, Wash.; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

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Roy Lee Swink
Jan 15, 1889 - Oct 1, 1969

Swink Services

Funeral services were held Friday at 2:30 p.m. at the Corley Funeral Chapel for Roy Lee Swink, 80 of Amarillo. The Rev. Lloyd Sansom officiated. Burial was in the Richland Cemetery.

Surviving are his wife of Amarillo; two step-sons, George Rayburn, Amarillo, and Gene Rayburn, Colorado Springs, Colo.; and one brother, Ernest Swink, Boise City, Okla.

Pallbearers were friends of the family.

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Gladys (Tucker) Sandlin-Naffziger
Sep 12, 1904 - Nov 27, 1969

Mrs. Naffziger Rites Monday

Graveside rites for Mrs. Gladys Naffziger, 65, who died Thursday in Harlingen, will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in the Richland cemetery with the Rev. Lloyd Sansom officiating.

She is survived by a sister, Mrs. F. D. Hesler of Harlingen, and two brothers-Ivan Tucker of Dallas and John White of Harlingen.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sun., Nov. 30, 1969
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st Samuel Forrest Sandlin Oct. 25 1921 2nd husband unknown Naffziger; d/o William Festus Tucker & Jessie (Brown) Tucker

Christa Marianne (Metzger) Summers
Mar 6, 1949 - Feb 13, 2024

Christa Marianne Summers of Blooming Grove, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday the 13th of February, 2024.

Chris was born in Karlsruhe, Germany, on March 6, 1949. She married James Summers in Germany in 1967 and moved to the United States. Although they lived in New York and West Virginia, Texas was Chris' most beloved State.

Chris dedicated her younger years by staying at home and raising her daughters. When her youngest began school, Chris decided to fill her days by working at Blooming Grove High School Cafeteria where she could watch her children and then her grandchildren attend and graduate from BGHS. She continued the job she loved for 25 years until she retired in August 2015.

Chris loved her family first and foremost. Chris was a devout Christian, often practising her faith at home. She spent most of the last years of her life at home in Blooming Grove, Texas, which she described as her own little paradise. She loved tending to her dogs, her garden, her koi ponds and taking care of her mother. One of 's proudest moments was when she became a United States Citizen in 2008. Chris loved to cook and everybody loved eating what she had to serve.

Chris is survived by her mother, Marianne Metzger Cerullo, her daughters, Mary Kathleen English and husband, Daniel of Blooming Grove, Ann Marie Hazelwood and husband Matthew of Corsicana, Christa Gail Williams and husband David of Meridian, Barbara Jo Downey and husband Ryan of Kennedale, and Hope Nichole Sheehan and husband, Oliver of Blooming Grove. Chris is also survived by grandchildren and great grandchildren all of whom brough great joy to her. Grandchildren: Ashley Ward and husband Jacob, Matthew Hazelwood and wife Christy Britanny Morphew and husband Donnie, Taud Taylor and Maci Autumn, Erica English, Justin Hazelwood and wife Bri, Tyler Downey and Hannah Downey; great grandchildren, Easton Ward and Asher Ward, Daniel Hazelwood, Maddison Hazelwood and Christopher Morphew.

Chris is preceded in death by her father August Metzger, her step-father, Luigi Cerrulo, her brother Norbert Metzger and her son James Otis Summers Jr.

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Glenn Alan Sodd
Jun 29, 1948 - Nov 12, 2023

Glenn continued to hold court until his passing on November 12, 2023. He was surrounded by his family as he went to be with his Lord.
Glenn Alan Sodd was born in Ft. Worth, Texas on June 29, 1948, and grew up in Arlington. He graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington and then proceeded to graduate at the top of his class from Baylor University School of Law in 1972. While attending Baylor, he met his long-time mentor and law professor, Matt Dawson. Upon graduation, Glenn joined Mr. Dawson in Corsicana to form Dawson & Sodd, which he grew into a successful state-wide law firm that is still in practice today by the same name. Glenn's skill as a trial lawyer was legendary. When preparing for a trial, no detail was too small and rarely was the day long enough. For the last 35 years of his legal career, he vigorously and successfully represented landowners in eminent domain cases all across Texas, including, most notably, landowners whose property was condemned for the building of both The Ballpark in Arlington and Cowboys Stadium. As a result of his success, he was frequently asked to lecture on myriad eminent domain topics at conferences and to audiences all over the State and Country, including the Texas Legislature. Glenn was a fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, National Order of Barristers, American Association for Justice, and practiced in numerous courts all over Texas and the United States.
Glenn was active in his community. Among his many civic duties, he served as: President of the Corsicana Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Corsicana ISD Board of Trustees, Chairman of the Corsicana Development Commission, Director of the Corsicana Lions Club, and an Organizing Director of City National Bank. He taught Sunday school for many years at his beloved Grace Community Church, which he was instrumental in starting in the early 1990's.
In addition to his community involvement and law practice, Glenn spent much of his free time operating a 4,000-acre working ranch in Navarro County, known as The Refuge, which was, true to its name, a refuge for him and his family. Glenn originally purchased the ranch with a partner, who suddenly died shortly into their ownership. Upon purchasing his partner's half interest, Glenn was forced to figure out a way to make the ranch profitable or at least not too great of a cost. And so, Glenn, with his usual vigor and acumen, researched extensively grass production, dairy operations, and the scientific deer breeding business, and then, to no one's surprise, he turned The Refuge into a successful dairy operation with 1200 head of dairy cattle as well as one of the most prolific whitetail deer breeder operations in Texas.
Above all else, Glenn was most proud of his large family. Glenn met the love of his life, Pat, while in college. Pat supported Glenn through law school, and she continued to support him in all his endeavors throughout his life. Over the course of their 54-year marriage, they built a full and fun life in Corsicana with their three children and nine grandchildren. And while he wore many hats in his life (husband, father, trial lawyer, rancher, Cowboys fan) his favorite hat was that of "Papa," which his grandchildren affectionately called him. In fact, his favorite part of each week was driving his grandchildren, all of whom lived within a block of him and Pat, to school in the morning. The lessons, sayings, and stories that were shared (and shared again!) during those morning drives will provide lasting memories and wisdom for each of his grandchildren.
Glenn is survived by his loving wife Pat, son and daughter-in-law Jason and Ellen Sodd; daughter and son-in-law Jody and Chris McSpadden; daughter and son-in-law Jourdan and Caleb Hollingsworth; grandchildren Gabe and Eva Sodd; Will, Jake, Annie and Luke McSpadden; and Lyla, Leddy and Molly Hollingsworth. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law Gary and Donna Sodd; sister, Janet Sodd; and brother-in-law Gordon Ailshie and wife, Corae. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, Betty and Ellis Sodd and his brother, William "Bill" Sodd.
The family would like to thank Glenn's caregivers, especially Larronda Lusk, LaTasha Thompson and all of the people at Brookdale Corsicana for their endless patience and loving kindness. The family would also like to give their utmost thanks to Sarina Ratliff and Ashley Campbell at Bristol Hospice, whose kindness and patience were sent from above. A celebration of life will be held at Grace Community Church in Corsicana on Wednesday, November 15th at 2 pm with a reception following at Corsicana Country Club. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Grace Community Church Corsicana or the Corsicana Education Foundation.

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Kathryn Michelle "Kathy" (Collier) Thompson
Sep 19, 1971 - Nov 12, 2023

Kathy Collier Thompson went to be with the Lord on November 12, 2023, at Medical City, Fort Worth, TX. Kathy was born to John Paul and Sharron Collier on September 19, 1971. She attended and graduated from Mildred High School in 1990. She was a strong, determined woman and family was the most important thing in her life. She married Kelly Thompson on March 18, 2015. She worked outside the home for Mitchell Electric, Mildred ISD, MEN Water and Rice ISD until she opened her own successful bakery business, The Wild Flower Bakery. She also painted portraits at people's request. While operating her many businesses she even homeschooled her daughter. However, being a good wife, mother and grandmother were her passion. Family always came first.

Kathy made every minute of her life count for something. She was a musician and an artist. She loved to paint and explore her creativity. She loved to cook for her family, hunt, & fish and even did a little gardening. She handled everything from successful hunting and fishing trips to putting the food on the table. She did not waste a thing!

Most friends were unaware that she had gone through many health issues from the time she was in her early twenties. She did not complain and required little sleep. She loved helping others. Kathy was a pillar of the Navarro/Corsicana community.

Kathy will be truly missed!

She is preceded in death by her mother, Sharron Allen Collier, Father-in-Law, Frank Thompson and Grandparents, Howard and Myrtle Collier & Billy Joe and Vergie Allen.
She is survived by her father, John Paul Coller, husband Kelly Thompson, children, Cory Wilkinson, Tyler Herron & Wife Carlie Herron, and Ella Grace Thompson as well as Tyler Thompson and Mother-in-law Bonnie Perdue Thompson. She has 3 grandchildren, Jace Herron, Ava Herron, Carter Lehman, and one on the way, Granger Herron. Siblings: Paul A. Collier & Wife Jenny Collier, Sister-in-Law Kristin Barnette & Husband Sam Barnette. She also has several Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces and Nephews and a host of other Family and Friends that she was close with.
A visitation will be held on Friday, November 17 at the Griffin/Roughton Funeral Home from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. with funeral services being held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 18 at the First Baptist Church in Corsicana, with graveside services to follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Mildred Educational Fund or Kathy's Go Fund Me Account.

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Donna (Williams) Ralston
Jan 11, 1946 - Nov 17, 2023

Donna Williams Ralston, 77, a loving, caring, and funny wife, mother, and grandmother went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 17, 2023.
Donna was born on January 11, 1946, in Shreveport, Louisiana to Charles Dana and Lou Mangham Williams.
Donna graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's degree in education. She taught History and Special Education in Richardson, Corpus Christi, Austin, Lubbock, and Corsicana. Always dedicated to education, she served on the Corsicana ISD Board of Trustees for 15 years.
She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. As a Ruling Elder, she served many roles in the church and for the WPC Child Enrichment Program.
Donna loved spending time with family. She was very active with her children throughout their childhoods such as being involved as a room mother, in booster clubs, as a den and troop mother. This interest continued on into the lives of her grandchildren. She loved them to a fault as they were the apple of her eye.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her sisters, Mary Ann Baker-Holmes and Bettye Williams.
Donna is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Dave Ralston; son, Tracy Ralston of Houston, Texas; and daughter, Rebecca Kinkade and husband, Jason of Corsicana, Texas; grandchildren, Daniel Davis, Bryce Davis, Kolby Kinkade, Ralston Cain, Will Ralston, and Keller Kinkade; other relatives and a host of friends.
A service in Witness to the Resurrection and in Celebration of Life will take place Tuesday, November 21, 2023, 2:30 pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church officiated by Reverend Jen Mitchell. Burial will follow the service at Oakwood Cemetery. Pallbearers are Bill Maupin, John Jackson, Don Denbow, Glen Smith, Jason Kinkade, and Bill Moore. Honorary Pallbearers are C.L. Brown, III and Dr. John Smith.

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Ricky Sanford Brown
Oct. 25, 1947 - Nov 2023

Ricky Sanford Brown was born October 25, 1947 in Corsicana, Texas. He was the 5th of 6 children born to parents Roy Peterkin Brown and Etta Trammel Brown. Ricky grew up in Powell, TX picking cotton and baling hay for spending money. A favorite childhood pastime was baseball- playing it, collecting baseball cards, and enjoying the great privilege of owning a radio on which he would listen to games with his little brother, Robby.
Ricky played baseball in school and graduated from Kerens High School in 1965. He went on to play baseball for Navarro Junior College. One of the many stories Ricky told of his youth was about being recruited for one of the New York Mets farm league teams, The Jacksonville Suns, the same year that the Mets signed Nolan Ryan. Family lore, repeated around many deer lease campfires, is that Grandmother Brown wouldn't hear of him leaving Texas so, instead of heading to the minor leagues, Ricky signed to play college baseball for The University of Texas. Unfortunately, a car accident at age 21 derailed those plans and he never played baseball again. He remained a baseball card collector and enthusiastic baseball fan his entire life and was proud to watch his Texas Rangers win the World Series during his lifetime.
Ricky married his wife, Phyllis, in 1974 and they raised their daughters Sharie and Shawna in Kerens, TX where, as a family, they lived and ran his hobby- turned- business, "Rick's Reload It Shop".
Ricky began his professional career at Chattanooga Glass Company, later to spend many years working as a boilermaker, job foreman, and then eventually a project manager for various industrial companies. His storied career eventually gave him the opportunity to work all over the world in such places as Canada, Mexico, Poland, Oman, Qatar, Spain, Indonesia, Switzerland, England and many other places.
An avid hunter and gun collector, Ricky hunted all over the country his whole life, even once traveling to South America to dove hunt with one of his grandsons. When not working or hunting you could usually find him sitting in his gun shop reloading ammunition or working on guns. Ricky also had a heart for children and spent some time volunteering to coach Kerens Little League baseball as well as an uncountable number of hours watching his grandchildren in their various sports endeavors.
Ricky passed away peacefully at his home in Kerens on November 8, 2023 surrounded by family and his beloved black Labrador. He is survived by his wife of almost 49 years, Phyllis Brown, daughter Sharie Brown Withers (Alex) of Tyler, daughter Shawna Brown Tucker (Bryan) of Brownsboro, grandchildren Allie Withers, Dillon Myrick (Ashley), Ricky Tucker, Scott Withers, Shyanne Jennings, Megan Withers, Taylor Tucker and Shayden Jennings (Hadley) and great grandchildren Katii Tucker, Kelli Tucker, Tatum Tucker, Mason Myrick, and Ryder Jennings. He is also survived by his brother, Donald Wayne Brown, sister Judy Brown Frey and brother Robby L. Brown (Nancy), brother-in-law Jerald Marcus Williams (Suzan) and numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his "favorite daughter" and constant companion, Sassy, his old black lab who would go everywhere with him and will miss the cookies other treats that he often shared with her.
Ricky is predeceased by his parents, Roy and Etta Brown of Powell and his mother & father-in-law R.E. and Lillian Williams of Blooming Grove, sister, Melba Love of Powell and brother Roy Gene Brown of Canton. He was also predeceased by sisters-in-law Martha Brown, Ernestine Watts, and Jean Williams as well as brothers in law Edwin Watts and Kenneth Williams.
A visitation will be held at Paschal Funeral Home in Kerens Sunday, November 12th 4-6pm. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 am Monday November 13 at Paschal Funeral Home followed by burial in the Prairie Point Cemetery in Bazette, TX.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that the donations be made to one of Ricky's favorite causes:
- Kerens Little League Baseball Association, P. O. Box 31. Kerens, TX 75144
- St Judes Childrens Research Hospital Memorial Giving, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105
- The National Rifle Association, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030

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Nellie (Fitzgerald) Smith
Feb 20, 1935 - Nov 18, 2023

Nellie Fitzgerald Smith, 88, beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, Nana, sister, and friend passed away on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
Nellie was born on Feb. 20, 1935 in Corsicana, TX, the oldest of five children born to Vesta Lee and Aubrey Lee Fitzgerald. She married her high school sweetheart and love of her life, John Stephen Smith of Corsicana on Jan. 24, 1953. She and John settled in Corsicana where they raised their four children.
Nellie was a stay-at-home mom who was always there for her husband and children. She had time and patience to spare for those in need. She enjoyed genealogy, making scrapbooks for all her children and grandchildren, quilting, and games of dominoes, cards, and bunko.
Nellie was an active member of the Women's Fellowship and Our Lady's Altar Society at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church where she served as vice president and secretary. Nellie was also an active member of the Piecemakers' Quilt Guild where she served as president, 2nd vice president, 3rd vice president, secretary, treasurer and librarian. She also was involved in a Bible study group, "88" and "42" groups, as well as her much-loved Bunko group. Nellie was also a volunteer for Food for Fitness. She was also always ready for a game of Monopoly, Life, Sequence or Checkers with her grandchildren. Nellie was a crafter, who loved making things, especially quilts for her children and grandchildren. Nellie loved her family dearly and enjoyed all sports especially the ones her children and grandchildren participated in.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Joyce Shipp, Elaine Fitzgerald, and Diane Wing.
She is survived by her loving and faithful husband of seventy years, John and her four children including daughter, Marlys Spikes of Fort Worth; son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Melody Smith of Corsicana; daughter, Angela Neal of Dallas; and daughter and son-in-law, Dana and Joe Hoskins of Granbury.
She was a doting "Nana" to 13 grandchildren including Shannon (Patrick) Scott of Kingwood, Mary-Margaret (Eric) Lemons of Aledo, Martha-Nell (John) Kennedy of Fort Worth, Hallie (Grant) Caldwell of Bedford, Chase (Kasey) Smith of Houston, Shelley (Turner) Bettis of Fort Worth, Holly (Cody) Daves of Pflugerville, Daniel Neal of Dallas, Heather (Nick) Wong of Austin, Jonathon (Erica) Neal of Corsicana, Paul Hoskins of Austin, Nicholas Neal of Dallas, and Peyton Hoskins of Granbury. She was also a proud great-grandmother to Molly, Maggie, and Taylor Scott, Lucy and Thomas Lemons, Ellie Claire and Mary-Alice Kennedy, Mac and Bonnie Bettis, Lydia and Conrad Caldwell, Aiden and Isabella Smith, Franklin Neal, and Leon Wong.
Nellie is also survived by her brother and sister-in-law A.L., Jr. "Bubba" and Andrea Fitzgerald, and sister-in-law and brother-in-law Janis and Paul Ross as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Rosary followed by visitation will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
The family would like to thank the staff of Twilight Nursing Home, especially Jaci Brownlow and the staff of Hand-in-Hand Hospice for their care and support. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to James L. Collins Catholic School.

"We cannot see her, but she is with us still. She is more than a memory, she is a Living Presence in all her survivors."

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Billy Ray Brown
Feb 5, 1934 - Nov 13, 2023

Billy Ray Brown, 89 of Kerens, passed away from this earth to his eternal home on Monday, November 13, 2023 surrounded by his kids.
He was born in Shad Hollow on February 5, 1934 to Bertran and Opal Lee Covin Brown. He spent his first years riding a stick horse on his momma's cotton sack. Wilson school, a one room building that housed grades 1 through 4, was his first form of education. By this time he had a real horse, "Old Smokey", that he and two little girls he would go by and pick up, rode to school every day. His family eventually moved to Kerens where he was enrolled in Kerens ISD. All four years of high school he pitched for the Bobcats and was their ace. He also met his future wife, Melinda McCown, at good old Kerens High. Upon graduation he went to work in the oil field starting out as a derrick man and ending up as a tool pusher. He and Malinda were married on July 27, 1954. They were blessed with 6 children. After retiring from the oil field he work 20 years for Navarro County Precinct 2.
Billy Ray is preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 49 years, son, Herbert Ray and one sister, Linda Warren. Left to mourn him is his sister, Barbara Sue Jones (Jeff) of Excelsior Springs, MO., sons, Bradley Ray, Benny Mac and Brian Russell, daughters, Malinda Beth Lyle, Penny Lee Reagan (George) all of Kerens. 9 Grandchildren, Brandy Jenkins, Sandy Patterson (Patrick), Jennifer Stinson (Marcus), Jacob Brown (Sandra), Charlie Raney (Henry), Amber Digman (Justin), Kristal Johnson, Meagan Brown, and Brianna Randall (Mario); 14 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. He was the patriarch of 5 generations.
Pallbearers will be great grandsons, Jase Butler, Justin Jenkins, Jake Patterson, Bree Warren, Brent Warren, Justin Digman, Henry Raney and son Brian Brown. Honorary pallbearers will be B. H. Upchurch, R. G. Tramel and Don Paschal.

Visitation will be Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 6 pm to 8 pm at Paschal Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 2 pm Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Paschal Funeral Home with Bro. Frank Upchurch officiating. Private graveside service will follow in the Kerens Cemetery. He will be laid to rest by his wife and baby son. His last ride will be in his beloved 1980 Chevy pickup that he purchased brand new. He was very proud of the fact that it had only 57,000 actual miles and that the oil had been changed every 1500 miles whether it needed it or not.
Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home.

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Lindsay Almon "Boy" Smith
Nov 29, 1943 - Oct 5, 2023

Lindsay Almon (Boy) Smith, 79, was born in Jacksboro, Texas on November 29, 1943 and peacefully passed away on October 5, 2023 in Belton, Texas.
Lindsay has resided in Rice, Texas for 47 years.
Lindsay is preceded in death by his parents Almon Smith and Lavesta Mae Epps Smith, brother Roscoe, and sister Urelda Barnett.
Lindsay is survived by his wife, Anna (Ann) Smith of Rice, two sons Cody Smith and wife Dani of Belton and Ty Smith of Frost and grandson Autry Ty Smith. Lindsay is also survived by sister Shann Traylor and husband William of Belton. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Lindsay was a disabled veteran of the Vietnam War. He never let his injuries keep him from working hard for his family. Lindsay was a retired welder and gunsmith. He was a graduate from the Trinidad Colorado School of Gunsmiths. He was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans and the National Rifle Association.
He enjoyed bull riding, hunting, and getting together with family and friends. We have lost the most hardiest man there ever was, he could fix and build anything.
Memorial services will be Thursday, October 12, 2023 at the Lonestar Cowboy Church of Navarro County in Corsicana, Texas. Visitation will be from 12:00 to 1:30. Service will start at 2:00pm, Charky Marquis and Russell Reed will officiate. Burial will be at 11am November 17 at the Roberts Branch Cemetery in Jacksboro, Texas.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the Mike Dickens Memorial Youth Association

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Elaine (Withrow) Hand
Dec 20, 1950 - Oct 31, 2023

Funeral services for Mrs. Elaine Withrow Hand, 72, will be held on Friday, November 3, 2023, at 1:00p.m. at First Baptist Church in Corsicana, Texas. FBC Pastor Danny Reeves will be officiating. Interment services will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers are Whit Tanner, Todd Allison, Matt Allison, Doug Anderson, Andy Morris and Mike Terry. Honorary pallbearers are Tom Lucas, Scott Powers, Jim Mullins, Phil Judson and TJ Wommack.
The Lord called her home on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Brookdale in Corsicana, Texas with friends and family by her side.
She was born in Teague, Texas on December 20, 1950 to William (Bill) and Naomi Withrow. She graduated from Teague High School with the class of 1969 and attended Navarro College where she met the love of her life, Bennie Roy Hand. After Navarro, she completed her Bachelor of Science with a double major in Biology and Speech Communications from Baylor University. In 2006, she earned a Masters of Arts in Professional Development from Amberton University.
On June 3, 1972, Elaine married the love of her life, Bennie Roy Hand. They shared 51 years of marriage and were blessed with two children and five grandchildren.
During her life in Corsicana, she served her community in various ways to include involvement in First Baptist Church, Navarro Council of the Arts, Thalian Club, Community Bible Study, and many community theater productions. She served as an educator for many years in Corsicana ISD, teaching Speech Communications, Debate, and Theater Arts. She spent countless evenings and weekends directing rehearsals and performances both locally and throughout the State of Texas. Additionally, she traveled with students for debate tournaments and UIL events. She enjoyed teaching and loved pouring herself into her students. After retiring from CISD, she began teaching at Navarro College as an Associate Professor of Speech Communications. Teaching at the college level was a long time goal achieved. She thoroughly enjoyed higher level academia, preparing and educating students in a different ways and loved her colleagues that served alongside her.
She was an active member of First Baptist Church, Corsicana, Texas for 45 years. She always loved music and sang in the FBC Church choir, FBC "Adoration" and the long-time running FBC "Living Christmas Tree."
Mrs. Hand is survived by her husband Bennie Hand of Corsicana, Texas, her children David Hand & wife Becca of Katy, Texas, daughter Lauren Null and husband Jason of Gallup, New Mexico, 5 granddaughters, Caroline Hand, Claire Hand, Holland Null, Olivia Null and Amelia Null, and sister-in-law Pam Rhodes and so many beloved great nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Hand is preceded in death by her father, William (Bill) Walter Withrow, Jr., her mother Naomi Withrow, her sister Linda Allison, brother-in-law Garry Rhodes, and bother-in-law Jerry Morris. She loved her Savior, family and friends faithfully to her last day in this world.
The family requests memorials be made to First Baptist Church, 510 W. Collin Street, Corsicana, Texas 75110 or American Parkinson Disease Association online at www. apdaparkinson.org.

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Geneva (Watkins) Penney
Mar 26, 1914 - Oct 29, 2023

Geneva Penney, age 109, died on Sunday, October 29, 2023, in Corsicana, TX, after a long and joyful life. Geneva was born in Eureka, TX, on March 26, 1914. Mrs. Penney, or "Maw Maw" as she preferred to be called, was a prize-winning jelly maker (having won several blue ribbons at the State Fair of Texas), a world-class cook and baker, a master gardener/canner, and the proudest mother/grandmother/great grandmother/great-great grandmother on the planet. Maw Maw remembered everything and everyone she ever met, even in her final days, and we are so fortunate to have had her with us for 109 years.
Geneva was preceded in death by her husband, J.A. Penney, Sr., her son, J.A. Penney, Jr., her daughter, Auralia Wren, three grandchildren, one great grandchild, and one great-great grandchild. She is survived by her daughters Bettie Evans and Barbara Christie (and her husband Elton), grandchildren Gary Penney (Donna), Stephen Wren (LaDonna), Sidney Schutze,
Stephanie Gage (Ronnie), Laurie Robertstad (Dave), Julie Evans, Grady Christie (Karen), and her granddaughter-in-law, Cindy Penney, 13 great grandchildren, 24 great-great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and a host of wonderful friends.
The family would like to offer a special thanks to Maw Maw's loving and compassionate caregivers Norma Ruiz, Maybeth Arredondo, Maria Aviles, Mary Guerra, Patricia Berry and
Lena Farmer, whose attention and incredible care allowed her to be at home for an extended period of time and comfortable in her final days. We are forever grateful!
Graveside services will be held on Friday, November 3, at 1:00 p.m. at Resthaven Cemetery, 5400 W. Highway 31, Corsicana, TX, with Maw Maw's great grandson, Jason Wren, officiating.
Honorary pallbearers are Dave Robertstad, Grant Robertstad, Joe Kennemore, Grady Christie, Stephen Wren and Gary Penney. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Eureka United Methodist Church Lord's Acre, ℅ Susan Wisdom, 1305 FM 2859, Corsicana, TX 75109.
When asked recently by her great grandson, Grant, for the secret to her long life, Maw Maw responded, "I never smoked or drank, you need to eat lots of vegetables, take exercise, and drink lots of water." She would also remind us all to never go to the mailbox without our hair done or our makeup on because "somebody might see you!

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tues., Oct. 31, 2023
  • Submitted by Karen Rost
  • w/o John Andrew "Johnnie" Penney, Sr; d/o Benjamin Aubrey Watkins & Mary Margaret "Mag" (Thomas) Watkins

Joan Elizabeth (Hatley) Coleman-Owen
Nov 15, 1938 - Oct 27, 2023

Joan Hatley Owen 84 was born at home at Cryer Creek in Navarro County to Wayne and Frances (Armstrong) Hatley on November 15, 1938. She passed away in Waxahachie, Tx on Oct 27, 2023, at the age of 84. Joan, known by many as "Joann", spent most of her work life in the Title and Mortgage industry in the Dallas and Galveston areas until she suffered a stroke in 2000, and had to medically retire. She is preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Tony Ray Hatley who passed away in Aug 2022. Joan Owen is survived her sons, Mark Coleman, and wife Diane of Follett, Tx, Chad Coleman and wife Cindy of Weatherford, Tx and Dr. Eric Coleman and wife LaTonda of Red Oak, Tx a sister, Nancy King of Burkburnett, Tx and brother, Tim Hatley of Blooming Grove, Tx. She is also survived by grandchildren Justin Coleman of Midland Tx, Ashley Coleman of Abilene, Tx, and Shawn Wayne Coleman of Follette, Tx along with numerous great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. A graveside memorial service will be conducted at Rose Hill Cemetery in Blooming Grove on Saturday November 4th, 2023 at 2:00PM. The service will be officiated by Rev. Grady Cashion.

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Bettie Jane (Pittman) Singleton
Jul 30, 1933 - Nov 7, 2023

Bettie Jane Pittman Singleton, 90, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Corsicana Animal Shelter in Bettie's memory.
Bettie Jane was born on July 30, 1933, in Crosscut, Texas to John and Pearl Pittman. John was an oil field hand and Pearl was a well-known "medicine woman", who would teach her knowledge to new wives and mothers around the community.
Bettie was one of seven children. She grew up on a farm and enjoyed taking care of the animals. She also would help her older siblings with their children by babysitting her nieces and nephews. Especially her time that she spent with niece, Dianna "Dee". Time spent at the creek with her dad was special to her as he would whittle her small items.
At the age of seventeen, she met John Hershel Singleton. He went to Korea in the war effort and upon his return he made Bettie his bride, which was the happiest day of her life. They were married for 63 years until his passing in 2013.
Bettie worked at Oil City Iron Works in Corsicana for 35 years. She was a member of Eureka Methodist Church. She loved to cook, sew, and fish. Bettie was a woman of faith who loved Jesus and her family. Family was her life. She did everything for her family including her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In retirement, her days were spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her favorite book to read in the bible was the book of Esther.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, John; daughter, Janice Singleton Stewart; and all her siblings.
Bettie is survived by son, Bobby Singleton; daughter, Sherri Ross and husband, John Paul; daughter-in law, Ruth Ann Stone; grandsons, Tony Aguado and wife, Jennifer, Eric Singleton and wife, Kasey, and Alton Barak. Granddaughters, Nicole Hill and husband, Joshua, Melissa Wieland and husband, Andrew and Tralena Barak; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
Serving as pallbearers will be Bettie's grandsons and great-grandsons.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thurs., Nov. 9, 2023
  • Submitted by Karen Rost
  • Burial: Eureka Cem., Eureka, Navarro Co. TX
  • w/o John Hershel Singleton; d/o John Pittman & Pearl Pittman

James Robert "JR" Minyard
Jan 31, 1956 - Oct 9, 2023

James Robert "JR" Minyard, 67, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, colleague, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2023, at home surrounded by family and friends.

JR was born in Midland, Texas to Howard and Inez Minyard. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Law Enforcement and Police Science from Sam Houston State University.
While still in college, JR joined the Texas Department of Corrections (TDC) where he served in the Eastham Unit and attained the rank of Sergeant. He subsequently joined the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). As a Texas State Trooper, JR was stationed in Austin County which became his home, throughout the remainder of his life. He was a member of the Highway Patrol Riot Team, a Firearms Instructor, Field Training Officer and License and Weight Trooper.
JR retired from DPS in 2007 as a Senior Trooper. He then joined the Austin County Sheriff's Office and continued his legacy of service. He worked primarily in License and Weight enforcement and was a founding member of the Austin County Regional Special Response Team (SRT) serving as both a Team Leader and Precision Rifleman. JR officially retired from law enforcement in 2020 following a combined 43 years of loyal and faithful service.
JR was a past President of the Austin County Peace Officers Association (ACPOA) and for many years he organized the association's annual golf tournament which raised scholarship funds.
JR was a man of deep, quiet faith as a Catholic. He was a member of the Knight of Columbus for many years and especially enjoyed helping with the annual BBQ fundraiser.
JR was an avid golfer, hunter, softball player and super fan of the Houston Astros. He was a devoted friend and colleague to many.
JR and Vicki's true love is a timeless bond that grew stronger with each passing year. When two people have been together for two decades, their connection has weathered the tests of time and emerged even more resilient. The depth of their love can be likened to a sturdy oak tree, its roots firmly entrenched in the soil of shared experiences and unwavering commitment. Through life's difficulties, they have celebrated victories and consoled each other in defeat, and in doing so, they have found a profound sense of companionship that only years of togetherness can provide. Their love is a testament to the enduring power of devotion, trust, and the beauty of growing old together.
JR was preceded in death by his parents Howard and Inez Minyard. He is survived by his beloved wife Vicki Minyard; daughter Melissa Raeke (Reese), stepson Colton Kaminski (Stacey); grandchildren Gunner, Ellie and Wade Raeke, Maryn and Jace Kaminski; brothers Scott (Debbie), Bill (Karen) and Tom (Mechele); nieces Jessa (Jason) and Kelsey, nephew Jake.
A rosary was held at 3:00PM on Sunday, October 15, 2023, followed by visitation from 4:00-6:00PM at Knesek Brothers Funeral Chapel in Sealy. A funeral service was held on Monday, October 16, 2023, at 1:00PM at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Sealy. Interment took place immediately following at Sealy City Cemetery.
Memorials in JR's honor may be made to the Burttschell Rescue Ranch, www.burttschellrescueranch.com.

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Janelle Lynn (Nesmith) Billington
May 9, 1959 - Jul 13, 2023

Janelle Lynn (Nesmith) Billington, 64, of Starke, Florida, passed away on July 13, 2023 after a long battle and grueling battle with lung disease, with her family by her side. She continued to help others, even in death, by being an organ donor. Janelle was born May 9, 1959, in Corsicana, Texas to Toby and Laverne Nesmith. She graduated from Corsicana High School in 1977. She was blessed with two children, Rick and Elizabeth, who were her greatest achievements. She graduated with honors from Navarro College in 1987 with a nursing degree. She worked in numerous positions in healthcare, including teaching LVNs at Texas State Technical College in Breckenridge, TX. She met Trulon Billington in 1999, and they enjoyed 24 beautiful years together, blessing her with a bonus son and daughter, Donnie and Sheena. They moved to Florida in 2013 to be near the beach she loved.
Janelle is survived by her loving husband, Trulon, her son Rick Burns (Ashley) of Iowa, her daughter Elizabeth Colvin (Aubrey) of Florida, her stepson Donnie (Layce) of Texas, and her stepdaughter Sheena Molina (Steve) of Florida. She is also survived by her sister, Marva Mount (Jim), sisters and brothers-in-law Judy Newman, Charlene Hudson (Bub),Jan Walker (Dennis), Allen Billington (Tina) and Donald Billington, all of Texas. She had many grandbabies she loved immensely: Nathan, Mya (Garrett), Emersyn, Ellie Jo, Troy, Jordan, Tyler, Charlie, Easton, Seth, Harley, Addison, Kinley, Kyler, Lea, Dakota, Natalie, Abigail, and Jayden, along with great grandbabies Luka and Gia. She also had many nieces, nephews and friends who adored her.
Janelle is preceded in death by her parents Toby and Laverne Nesmith, her paternal grandparents Lois and Burley Nesmith, Her maternal grandparents William and Sue Ella Cockrell, mother-in-law Wanda (granny) Billington, niece Ashley Greene, nephew CWO Judson E. Mount, and many aunts and uncles she is now reunited with in heaven.
Memorial service to celebrate Janelle's wonderful life and legacy will be held at 3:00 pm on November 21, 2023, at the First Christian Church of Cisco, 303 W. 8th Street, Cisco, Texas 76437.

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Marshall Durwood Purifoy
Apr 26, 1932 - Oct 31, 2023

Marshall Durwood Purifoy, 91 of Corsicana, passed away October 31, 2023 in Corsicana. He was born April 26, 1932 in Navarro County to Lawrence and Bertha Purifoy. He was a member of the Lone Star Cowboy Church. Marshall enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling, gardening and camping. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He also loved his dogs. Marshall never met a stranger and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He is preceded in death by his wife Katy, son Horace Melton, sisters, Velma Purifoy and Mary Phillips. He is survived by his children, Trina and Mark Kelley, Susan and Eben Stover, Marshall and Denise Purifoy, Marsha and Danny Ward, daughter in law, Jimmie Melton. Grandchildren, Eric Melton, Tashya Bounds, Colby Stover, Brittnay Rodriguez, Ashlea Ganze, Jason Ward, Kyle Ward, Courtney Purifoy, Sonni Rose, Jonathan Rose and numerous great grandchildren. Sister in law Sybil Mason and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 2:30 pm Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Lone Star Cowboy Church of Navarro County with Charky Marquis officiating. Burial will follow at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandson, Eric Melton, Colby Stover, Jason Ward, Kyle Ward, Raymond Rodriguez, Dustin Ganze.
The family would like to thank The Village at Heritage Oaks, Epic Nursing and Rehab and Navarro Regional Hospital for the excellent care that was given to our loved one.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lone Star Cowboy Church of Navarro County 4495 SH- 22 Corsicana, Texas 75110.

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Minnie Bell (Anderson) Wadley
Jul 8, 1906 - Jun 4, 1977

Mrs. Wadley

Funeral services for Minnie Bell Wadley, a former Corsicana resident, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Smith Chapel A.M.E. Church in Dallas. Burial will be in Carroll Chapel Cemetery near Richland.

Survivors include her husband, Charlie Wadley of Dallas; one son, Charley Wadley, Jr. of Austin; one daughter, Etherine Hubbard of Dallas; one sister, Beulah Houston of Dallas; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two step-sisters; two step-brothers; and other relatives.

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Dwain Wilburn "Ickey" Crawford
Dec 6, 1921 - Apr 29, 1991

Dwain W. (Ickey) Crawford, 70, of Kerens, died April 29, 1991, in Kerens.

Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Kerens, with the Rev. Chuck Biscoe, the Rev. John Shipman and Jimmy Glenn officiating. Burial will be in Kerens City Cemetery under direction of Paschal Funeral Home.

He was a retired U.S. postal worker, a rancher, president of the Kerens City Cemetery Association, a member of the Kerens Volunteer Fire Department and a veteran of World War II. He also played a major role in the development of the Kerens Community Park Baseball Field.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce Crawford of Kerens; one daughter and son-in-law, Christy and Jack Albeck of Houston; two sons and daughters-in-law, Russ and Lanelle Crawford of Kerens, and Dale and Joyce Crawford of Tyler; three grandchildren, Courtney Crawford, Cadey Crawford and Kelly Crawford, all of Kerens; one sister, Ruby Moore of Kerens; and one brother, Adrian Crawford of Kerens.

Pallbearers will be Bobby Henderson, Floyd Henderson, Travis Horn, Alvie O'Neal, Mike Armstrong, Dock Fields, Bubba Blissett, Tinker Ivey and Jim Bob Ivey.

Honorary pallbearers will be the Kerens Deer Hunbers.

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Wilene (Bennett) Murray
Mar 18, 1938 - Apr 18, 2023

Wilene Bennett Murray, 85, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 in Arlington, Texas.

Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 22, at Fielder Church, 1323 W. Pioneer Parkway, Arlington.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please support The Texas Masonic Retirement Center's No Mason Left Behind Project at https://yourtmrc.org/donate/ and Pursley Missionary Baptist Church at
8120 FM 642 Purdon, TX 76679.

Wilene was born March 18, 1938 in Pursley, Texas to Willie Mae and Albany Haskell Bennett. She grew up around farming and ranching in the Pursley community in Navarro County Texas. She married ML "Dean" Murray also of Pursley in 1956 and shortly thereafter moved to Arlington, Texas. They were blessed to share just over 60 years together until Dean passed in 2016.

After moving to Arlington, Wilene worked for the Turnpike Authority and later for the City of Arlington where she made life long friends. As children came along, she became involved in their activities and eventually left full time employment. From dance and cheer to sports and FFA, her children became her focus and her joy. This remained true until those children had children and her new favorite activity became being "Nana"!

Wilene and her husband Dean were faithful members of Fielder Road Baptist Church for over 50 years. Wilene enjoyed her time in the choir and later supported Dean in his role as a Deacon. Yes, Wilene filled many roles in her life... a daughter, an aunt, a wife, a mother a grandmother and even a great-grandmother. She was the ever-present momma-bear, but there was no role she was more proud of than the role of being "Nana"!

Survivors: Wilene is survived by her children Cindy Francis and her husband Joseph and Cory Murray and his wife Dana. Her grandchildren Sarah Hendrick and husband Aaron, Rachael Randall and husband Derek, Joseph Francis and wife Claire, Shelby Ingram and husband Eric, Erin Murray. Her great grandchildren Savannah and Noah Swanson; Luke, Finn and Tate Randall; Joseph, Bernadette and Helena Francis; Evorly and Easton Ingram, in laws Larry and Sue Murray; nieces... nephews...
cousins... friends... brothers and sisters in Christ.

The family would also like to offer a special Thank You to the staff of the Texas Masonic Retirement Center, especially the "blue wing" nursing staff that took such loving care of our mom these past two years. You were a true blessing to her and our entire family!

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Anita Lopez
No dates

Anita was an honest beautiful person. She will be mssed. She loved her family. Monica, Sylvia, Pete, Linda, Tony and Uiel and Daddy. Tisha and Bubba. U know what u meant to her. Arrangements by J.R. Smith Parlor fr Funerals.

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James Earl Perry
Jul 2, 1937 - Apr 26, 2023

James Perry, 85 of Kerens, passed away Tuesday April 26, 2023 at Terrell, Texas.

Visitation will be 12:30 to 2 pm Monday May 1, 2023 at the Kerens First Baptist Church. Funeral service will begin at 2pm with Mr. Jimmy Glenn officiating. Burial will follow in the Prairie Point Cemetery.

Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home

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Clemmie Page
Mar 13, 1908 - Feb 13, 1966

Clemmie Page Dies Sunday

Funeral services for Clemmie Page, 57, of 619 East Fifteenth avenue, native of Navarro county, who died Sunday, will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Calhoun Funeral Chapel with Rev. Clem Jones officiating. Burial will be in the Woodland cemetery.

Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Gertrude Bell, Oakland, Calif.; a niece, two great nieces, a nephew, three aunts and two uncles.

The F. and A.M. Masonic Lodge No. 63 will provide pallbearers.

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Marcellus "Cellars" Robinson
Jan 3, 1883 - Feb 3, 1966

M. Robinson Services Held

Marcellars Robinson, 83, of 102 West Seventeenth avenue died Thursday at Memorial hospital.

Services were held Wednesday from the Harmony Baptist church at 2 p.m. with Rev. Clem Jones, pastor, conducting the rites. Interment was in the Woodland cemetery.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary Robinson; four sons, Clarence Robinson, Corsicana; L. C. Robinson, Dallas; Ira Robinson and Andrew Robinson, both of San Francisco, Calif.; four daughters, Mrs. Alberta Hayward and Mrs. Cora Fagons, both of Corsicana; Mrs. Sarah L. Andrew and Mrs. Lillie Mae Ware, both of Los Angeles, Calif.; 25 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and other relatives.

Calhoun directs.

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Andrew Thomas, Jr.
Aug 9, 1921 - Jun 10, 1966

Andrew Thomas Expires Friday

Andrew Thomas, 44, 1302 East Fourth Avenue, was pronounced dead on arrival Friday morning at Memorial Hospital.

Services are pending on notification of relatives. Arrangements will be announced by Calhoun Funeral Home

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Hold Services Andrew Thomas

Funeral services for Andrew Thomas, 43, of 1302 East Fourth avenue, who died Friday, were held Wednesday at 3 p.m. from the East Side Church of Christ with Yuleses Turner of Denison, officiating. Interment was in Woodland cemetery.

A World War II veteran, Thomas was employed at the Wolfe Brand Products Co. for 10 years.

Surviving are his wife, Ruthie Thomas, four daughters, three sons, three sisters, a grandchild and other relatives.

Pallbearers were employes at the Wolf Brand employes.

Calhoun directed.

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Sam Wilson
Feb 11, 1903 - May 10, 1966

Sunday Rites For Sam Wilson

Funeral services for Sam Wilson, who died Tuesday in Memorial hospital, will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at the First Independent Baptist church.

The rites will be conducted by Rev. V. P. Perry, pastor of the church. Burial will be in Woodland cemetery.

Wilson, a long-time Corsicana resident was a well-known barber. He was a member of the Baptist church and the Jerusalem Lodge No. 63 of the Masons.

Masons will be pallbearers.

Ross Funeral Home directs.

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Infant Daughter Woodard
Jul 5, 1966 - Jul 7, 1966

Woodard Twins Rites Friday

Graveside rites were held Friday at 11 a.m. at Woodland cemetery for the Woodard twins who expired Wednesday and Thursday at Parkland hospital in Dallas. They are the son and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Woodard, Irving.

Calhoun directed.

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Infant Son Woodard
Jul 5, 1966 - Jul 7, 1966

Woodard Twins Rites Friday

Graveside rites were held Friday at 11 a.m. at Woodland cemetery for the Woodard twins who expired Wednesday and Thursday at Parkland hospital in Dallas. They are the son and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Woodard, Irving.

Calhoun directed.

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Pier Hillery
May 10, 1908 - Jul 5, 1966

Pier Hillery Rites Saturday

Funeral services for Pier Hillery, 58, of 1512 East Eighth avenue, who died in Memorial hospital Thursday, will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. from the Calhoun Chapel.

The rites will be conducted by Elder A. J. Jackson, pastor of the Renfro Chapel Church of God In Christ. Interment will be in Smith Chapel cemetery.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Maudie Jewel Hillery, Corsicana; five daughters, three sons, one brother, eight grandchildren and other relatives.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Fri., Jul. 8, 1966
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st wife Ruby Lee (English) Hillery married Oct 27, 1928 2nd wife Maudy Jewel (Dewberry) Hillery; s/o Riley Hillery
  • SSDI has DOB as May 15, 1950

Rosa Anna "Rosie" (Russell) Fields-Curry
Jun. 16, 1891 - Mar. 15, 1966

Slate Services For Mrs. Curry

Mrs. Rosie Curry, 66, expired Tuesday at Parkland hospital in Dallas. A former resident of Navarro county, she had made her home in Dallas for the past five years.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 4:15 p.m. from Bethlehem Baptist church. Rev. R. L. Jones, pastor will conduct the services. Interment will be in Woodland cemetery.

Surviving are two sons, Clyde Fields, Fort Worth and Clarence Fields, Corsicana; two brothers, James Russell, Blooming Grove, and Charlie Russell, Barry; three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Sam McDonald, Leonard Johnson, Virgie Phillip, Booker to McDonald, Y. A. Means and Allison Smart.

Calhoun directs.

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Bedora (Blue) Williams
Jul 21, 1900 - Apr 4, 1966

Mrs. Williams Rites Thursday

Funeral services for Mrs. Bedora Williams, who died Monday at her home, 901 East Seventh avenue, will be held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. from the First Independent Baptist church, 702 East Fifth avenue. Rev. V. P. Perry, pastor, will conduct the rites. Interment will be in Woodland cemetery.

The body will lie in state at the church from 1:30 p.m. to funeral time.

Surviving are three sisters, a brother, two nieces, one great-niece and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be David Washington, E. F. Tankersley, Lum Colbert, Dewey Todd, Warren Brown, and Tommie Martin.

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Elmira (Lawrence) Williams
Nov 2, 1898 - Mar 19, 1966

Mrs. Williams Dies In Dallas

Funeral services for Mrs. Elmira Williams, 67, who died in Memorial hospital Saturday were held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. from the Calhoun Chapel. Rev. W. L. Jones, pastor of Bethlehem Baptist church officiated.

Surviving are a daughter, Ella Faye Major, Dallas; two brothers, three sisters, one granddaughter, and other relatives.

Interment was in Woodland cemetery.

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Kansas Peterson-Flowers
Jan 8, 1889 - Aug 15, 1966

Mrs. Flowers Rites Sunday

Services for Mrs. Kansas Flowers, 8244 Yukon, Dallas, formerly of Corsicana, will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. from Greater Wilgo Baptist church here with interment in Woodland cemetery. Rev. Nathan Carter, pastor of Fellow's Lane Baptist church in Dallas, will conduct the rites. She died Monday at the Osteopathic Clinic in Dallas.

Surviving are a son, Willie Peterson; three daughters, Mrs. Julia Ann Tolton, Mrs. Odessa Howard and Mrs. Lillian Dummings; a brother, four sisters, 15 grandchildren and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be from Wilgo Baptist church.

Calhoun directs.

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Gertrude (Edwards) Castile
May 20, 1885 - Mar 8, 1966

Mrs. Castile Rites Sunday

Mrs. Gertrude Castile, 75, of 402 South Fifth street, died Tuesday at the Robert B. Green hospital in San Antonio.

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. from the Griffin Chapel Church of God in Christ here with Rev. L. Cameron of Mexia officiating. Burial will be in Woodland cemetery.

Surviving are her husband Leonard Castile, Corsicana; a son, A. D. Castile, San Diego, Calif.; two brothers, James Edward and Fred Edward, both of Oklahoma City; a granddaughter, Marie Castile, San Diego, Calif.

Calhoun directs.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mar 12, 1966
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • Marriage record says Leonard Castile & Gertrude Edwards Dec 22, 1910 (death certificate says d/o Henry Wallace & Mary Williams)

Leonard Castile
Dec 11, 1889 - Dec 11, 1972

L. Castile

Funeral services are set for 1 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Rest Primitive Baptist Church in Corsicana for Leonard Castile, 83, of Corsicana, who died Monday at Evergreen Nursing Home.

The Rev. W. L. Milus, pastor, will officiate, with burial to follow at Woodland Cemetery. Calhoun Funeral Home will direct.

He was a member of the Pilgrim Rest Primitive Baptist Church and a retired railroad employe.

Survivors include a son, A. D. Castile of San Diego, Calif.; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Lavada Castile of San Diego; a granddaughter, Mrs. Maria Butler of Swan Diego; two great-grandsons, Keith Butler and Todd Butler, both of San Diego; two brothers, Doc Castile of Wortham, and Levane Castile of Dallas; and other relatives.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wed., Dec 13, 1972
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st wife Lillie Mae (Ginyard) Castile 2nd wife Gertrude (Edwards) Castile married Dec 22, 1910; s/o Bob Castile & Parthenia Castile

Maggie (Butler) Chapel
Nov 15, 1898 - Feb 17, 1966

Mrs. Chapel Rites Sunday

Mrs. Maggie Chapel, 67, of 310 East Park, was pronounced dead on arrival at Memorial hospital Thursday.

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. from the Wilgo Baptist church with Rev. E. A. Blacksher, pastor officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery.

Surviving are her husband, Joe Chapel, Corsicana; two brothers, Tommie Butler, Corsicana; and Jenkins Butler, Omaha, Neb.; a sister, Mrs. Estella Burnett, Wichita, Kan., and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Virgil Phillips, P. W. Broodis, F. J. Person, H. L. Lewis, George Potis and R. D. Thomas.

Calhoun directs.

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John Earl Woods, Sr.
Jan 16. 1904 - May 23, 1966

John E. Woods Rites Saturday

Funeral services for John E. Woods, 62, native of Corsicana, who died in Memorial hospital Monday following a long illness, will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. from the Bethel A. M. E. church with burial in Woodland Cemetery. Rev. George S. Willis, Jr., pastor, will conduct the rites.

Woods was an employe of the U. S. post office for more than 30 years and a member of the Jerusalem Masonic Lodge No. 63.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Vina Woods, Corsicana; a son, John E. Woods, Jr., Pasadena, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Leola Humphrey, Beaumont; a brother, William Woods, Fort Worth; a grandson, William C. Woods, Pasadena, Calif.; one great-grandson and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be members of the Jerusalem Lodge No. 63.

Ross Funeral Home directs.

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Esther (Echols) McCrary
Oct 15, 1892 - Feb 28, 1966

Mrs. McCrary Expires Monday

Mrs. Esther McCrary, 73, of 701 East Third avenue, died in Memorial hospital Monday morning.

Funeral services will be held from Griffin Chapel Church of God In Christ on East Twelfth avenue Thursday at 1:30 p.m. with burial in Woodland cemetery.

She had reside in Corsicana most of her life.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Johnnie Talley and Mrs. Tressie Jones, both of Corsicana; two sons, James McCrary, Dallas and David McCrary of Houston; 12 grandchildren, two nieces, a nephew and other relatives.

Ross Funeral Home directs.

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Darthula (Williams) Ferrell-Brown
Jun 18, 1901 - Mar 17, 1966

Slate Services For Mrs. Brown

Mrs. Darthula Brown, 519 East Eleventh avenue, died Thursday in Memorial hospital.

Services will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. from the Second Mission Baptist church with Rev. Paul Curry, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Woodland cemetery.

Surviving are her husband, Artina Brown, Corsicana; a daughter, Mrs. Marguerite Chilton, San Francisco, Calif.; a nephew, Link Howard Williams, Dallas, and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be John Haynes, John Carroll, Hubbard Jamison, Bonner, English, Richard Wright, Sr. and Alfred Butler.

Calhoun directs.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tues., Mar 22, 1966
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st husband Walter Ferrell 2nd husband Artina Brown; d/o Patrick Williams & Della (Morrow) Williams (daughter is Margurite (Ferrell) Chilton)

Georgia (Calhoun) Cooper
Jul 16, 1893 - Sep 11, 1966

Mrs. Cooper Of Alvarado Dies

Mrs. Georgia Cooper, 73, formerly of Corsicana, died Sunday at Alvarado Clinic at Alvarado.

Services were held Wednesday at 2 p. n. from the Calhoun Funeral chapel with burial in Woodland cemetery.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Charles C. McAldee, pastor of St. Paul Baptist church, Alvarado.

Surviving are her husband, Jessie Cooper, Alvarado; three sisters, Mrs. Cora Glen and Mrs. Jimmy Meadows, both of Corsicana, and Rosa Gunter, Fairfield; a brother, Promise Calhoun, Corsicana, and other relatives.

Pallbearers were nephews.

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Porter Renfro, Sr., Rev.
Jun 14, 1907 - Feb 11, 1966

Rev. Renfro Services Due On Wednesday

Porter L. Renfro, founder of the Renfro Chapel Church of God in Christ, died in Memorial Hospital, Friday after a short illness. He was 58.

Renfro, of 202 East Nineteenth avenue, had been the pastor of several Corsicana churches.

Services will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. from the Renfro Chapel, with Elder F. L. Haynes of Dallas presiding.

Survivors include his wife, three sons, nine daughters, two brothers, 36 grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be his sons-in-law; William Lewis, Alton Goff, Billy Joe Kelly, Edward Grant, W. C. Watson, and Israel Boyd. Burial will be at Woodland cemetery.

Calhoun will direct.

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Will C. Perkins
Mar 4, 1906 - Jan 7, 1966

Will C. Perkins Rites Sunday

Will C. Perkins , 59, died Friday at the Mel-Haven Convalescent Home here.

Services are planned Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Calhoun Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Woodland cemetery. Rev. A. T. Thomas, pastor of the Corinth Baptist Church, Emhouse, will officiate.

Surviving are an aunt, Mrs. Zilphia Sims, Corsicana; several cousins and other relatives.

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Roy Kenneth Southard, Jr.
Apr 11, 1944 - Mar 27, 2024

Kenneth Southard passed away at the age of 79 on Tuesday, March 27, 2024, in the arms of the Lord. He was born on April 11, 1944, in Blooming Grove, Texas, to his beloved parents Roy Kenneth Southard Sr. and Mearl Garvin. Kenneth spent his early years alternating between Avalon and Blooming Grove before settling in Eureka, where he attended Navarro Elementary School and Mildred Junior High and High School.
Following his schooling, Kenneth moved to Dallas for work, and later served his country in the military. Upon completing his service, he returned to Blooming Grove, where he met his wife, Glenda Trussell, at church. They married on September 27, 1968, and shared 55 years together until cancer called him home.
Throughout his life, Kenneth was deeply involved in his community. He served as a Deacon at Central Baptist Church, was a member of the Blooming Grove Lions Club and the Vietnam Veterans Chapter 1009 and dedicated 21 years to serving on the school board. Alongside his brother Bill, he owned the Southard Bro Service Station before transitioning to manage the Avalon Co-Op Gin for 22 years until his retirement in 2012.
Kenneth is survived by his wife, Glenda, and their three sons: Trae, Jon and wife Caroline, and Clint and wife Kim Southard. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Cody and wife Aimee Duke, Lindsey and husband Bodie Travis, Peyton and wife Kelsie Southard, Emily and husband Mitchael McLain, Steely and husband Riggin Barham, Keller and wife Avery Southard, Olivia Southard, Paxton Southard, Kyler and wife Charity Carrington, and Shane Wilson; as well as his great-grandchildren: Jakes and Kenzie Duke, Lauren Travis, Whitlee Southard, Reed McLain, Kelton Southard, Kash and Atticus Carrington, Phoenix Gillen, and Hudson Sellers. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Mearl Southard, his sisters Deniese Nicholson and Ruth Ann Riddleheiber.
The Southard family would like to express their gratitude to the Hand & Hand Hospice family for their compassionate care of Kenneth, with special thanks to LaTasha Thompson for her dedicated care during his final days.
Visitation for Kenneth will be held on Monday, April 1, at Central Baptist Church from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, followed by the funeral service at 2:00 pm officiated by Darren Heil and Micah Haden. Interment will take place at Rose Hill Cemetery.

Notes:

  • Mildred High School

Will John English
Jan 20, 1899 - Sep 24, 1971

Will J. English

Funeral for Will John English, 72, of 614 E. 11th Ave., will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the First Independent Baptist Church with the Rev. Paul Curry, pastor of the Second Mission Baptist Church officiating.

Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery under direction of Calhoun Funeral Home.

English died at St. Paul Hospital in Dallas Saturday morning following surgery for injuries sustained in a fall at his home Sept. 15.

Born Jan. 1, 1899, in Freestone County, he had worked at the Bethlehem Steel plant for 20 years, later working at Memorial Hospital where he was employed for several years. He had been a deacon of the First Independent Baptist for a number of years.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Luellia English of the home; four brothers, Thad English of Spencer, Okla., Clinton English of Fairfield, Roy English of Tatum, N. M., and Roosevelt Jones of Corsicana; two sisters, Mrs. Arline Fillmore of Fort Worth and Mrs. Pauline Huckaby of Corsicana; several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Clinton English, Jr., Lee Alvin English, James Mack English, Howard Lee English, Cecil Ralph Huckaby, Jr., Jessie Carden, B. J. Deeds and Charles Polk.

Deacons of the church will serve as honorary pall bearers.

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Luella (Love) English
Feb 21, 1904 - Dec 1, 1974

Mrs. Luella English

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Independent Baptist Church for Mrs. Luella English, 70, of 614 E. 11th Ave., who died Sunday at Memorial Hospital.

Rev. Larry L. Polk, pastor, will officiate and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery. Arrangements are with Calhoun Funeral Home.

Her husband, Will English, preceded her in death Sept. 24, 1971.

Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Pearl Crawford and Mrs. Ethel Wright, both of Palestine, and Mrs. Carrie Rusher of Dallas; two brothers, Frank Love of Palestine and Clarence Love of Houston; and a foster daughter, Mrs. Naomi Johnson of Corsicana.

Pallbearers will be nephews.

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Willis Deen
Jul 28, 1894 - Jan 17, 1971

Deen Rites Set Wednesday

Willis Deen, 76, 1100 E. 12th Ave., a resident of Navarro County for over 50 years, died Sunday in the VA hospital in Temple. He had been a member of the Second Mission Baptist Church for more than 50 years and was a deacon at the time of his death.

A veteran of World War I, he was a member of F.& A.M. Masonic Goodwill Lodge No. 266 of Streetman.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday a 2:30 p.m. at the Second Mission Baptist Church. The Pastor, the Rev. Paul Curry, will officiate. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery. Masons of Lodge No. 266 will be pallbearers. Calhoun Funeral Home will direct.

He is survived by his wife, Cora Bell Deen of Corsicana; a son, Sornia C. Deen, San Antonio; two daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Waters, Corsicana, and Mrs. Beulah Starks, Dawson; one brother, Nathaniel Deen, Corsicana; 14 grandchildren, and a number of great-grandchildren.

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Cora Bell (Calhoun) Deen
May 30, 1900 - Apr 27, 1972

Mrs. Deen

Services for Mrs. Cora Calhoun Deen, 72, a native of Navarro County, will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Second Mission Baptist Church with the Rev. Paul Curry, pastor Officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery under the direction of Calhoun Funeral Home. Mrs. Deen died Thursday morning at Pauline�s Nursing Home.

She was born May 30, 1900 in Navarro County, the daughter of Sam and Josephine Calhoun. She was a member of Second Mission Baptist Church for over 50 years and was active on the usher board. She was married to Willis Deen in 1920, and he died Jan. 17, 1971.

Survivors include one son, Sornnie C. Deen of San Antonio; two daughters, Mrs. Beulah Mae Starks of Dawson and Mrs. Gertrude Waters of Corsicana; five brothers, James Calhoun of Dallas, T. C. Calhoun of Austin, Samuel Calhoun of San Antonio, Wilber Calhoun of Corsicana and Jason Calhoun of Nairobi, Kenya; three sisters, Mrs. Bessie Rodgers of Corsicana, Mrs. Hattie Wilson of San Antonio and Mrs. Rosia L. Calhoun of Fort Worth; 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be grandsons, Willie George Starks, Wilbur Starks, Napoleon Starks, Wallace Starks, W. C. King, Charles Starks and Gerald Waters.

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Nathaniel Deen
Oct 30, 1897 - Oct 8, 1973

Funeral services are set for 1 p.m. Friday at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church for Nathaniel Deen, 75, of 1207 East 10th Ave., who died Monday at Marlin Veterans Administration Hospital. Rev. Allison Parick, pastor, will officiate and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery.

Arrangements are with Scott Funeral Home.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Hattie Deen of Corsicana; a daughter, Mrs. Pearlie Mullens of Fort Worth; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be deacons of Mt. Olive Baptist Church.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thurs., Oct 11, 1973
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • US Army WWI
  • 1st wife Bettie (Mullen) Deen married Dec 23, 1917 2nd wife Chilisha (Thomas) Deen married Nov 19, 1923 3rd wife Hattie Lee (Craft) Deen married Mar 11, 1933; s/o Richard "Dick" Deen & Louise (Yeldell) Deen

Annie Belle (Millican) Lumpkin-Martin
Oct 26, 1886 - Feb 16, 1971

Mrs. Belle Martin Dies Here at 84

Mrs. Belle Martin, 84, resident of Corsicana for 50 years, died early Tuesday in Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church.

Funeral services will be Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. at the Corley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Eugene Wood, pastor of Westminister Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Providence Cemetery.

She is survived by two sons, Gene Lumpkin of Wilmer and Allen Lumpkin of Winnemucca, Nev.; one daughter, Mrs. Jim Coggins of Corsicana; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Wiggins of Santa Monica, Calif., and Mrs. W. F. Hawkins of Corpus Christi; six grandchildren and one great-grandson.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tues., Feb. 16, 1971
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st husband George Sidney Lumpkin 2nd unknown Martin; d/o Andrew Lockridge Millican & Cornelia Ann (Paris) Millican

Minnie (Haynes) Washington
May 5, 1903 - May 16, 1971

Washington

Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie H. Washington, 68 of Streetman will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Pleasant Hall Baptist Church in Winkler. Rev. L. L. Sheffield will officiate with burial in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery under the direction of Calhoun Funeral Home.

Mrs. Washington died Sunday at MelHaven Convalescent Home in Corsicana.

She was a member of Pleasant Hall Baptist church and the Heronies of Jericho Dorothy Court No. 106. Born May 6, 1903 in Freestone County, Mrs. Washington was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Haynes.

Survivors include her widower Till Washington of Streetman; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Haynes of Corsicana; and Mrs. Lizzie Ingram of Fort Worth; one brother, Lonnie Haynes of Streetman; one step-sister, Mrs. Mattie Hamilton of Fort Worth; two step-brothers James Wadley of Fort Worth and Harris Wadley of Fort Worth.

Pallbearers will be Eura Bluitt, J. P. Packer, Daniel Packer, Richard Lewis, Fred Green, Jr., and Cager Ward.

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Rhonda Kay Russell
Sep 5, 1971 - Sep 9, 1971

Russell

Services were to be held this morning at 11 a.m. for Rhonda Kay Russell, 4 days old, in Calhoun Funeral Chapel.

Rev. A. Z. Johnson was to officiate and burial was to be in Woodland Cemetery.

She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Russell, Sr., Corsicana; one brother, Leon Russell, Jr.; three sisters, Tina, Sonja and Toni, all of Corsicana; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Olen Russell and several other relatives.

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Leon Carl "Chuck" Russell, Sr.
Dec 23, 1923 - Aug 2, 1974

L. Russell

Private funeral services for Leon Russell of 1806 E. 3rd., Corsicana will be Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. in the Ross and Johnson Mortuary Chapel with burial in the Woodland Cemetery. He was a native of Angus and a Corsicana resident for 45 years. He died Friday at Memorial Hospital after a short illness.

A wake for family and friends will be held Monday, August 5, 1974 at Ross and Johnson Mortuary from 8:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Lela Russell, Corsicana; five children, Tina, Leon, Jr., Sonya, Toni, and Arsol, Corsicana; three sisters, Mrs. Nora Johnson and Mrs. Bernice Trefler, Dallas, and Mrs. Lucille Griggs, Corsicana; four brothers, Freddie Russell, Powell; Rev. Johney Russell, Dallas, Olen Russel, Jr. and Otis Russell, Hillsboro, and other relatives.

The body will lie in state for viewing by friends and family Monday.

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Ivan Person
Nov 2, 1891 - Apr 6, 1971

Person Rites Set Friday

Funeral services will be held Friday at 3 p.m. for Ivan Person, 80, employe of Miles Furniture Co. for approximately 46 years, at the Greater Wilgo Baptist Church. The pastor, the Rev. L. G. Powell, will officiate. Burial will be in the Woodland Cemetery. Calhoun Funeral Home will conduct.

Miles Furniture Store will be closed from 3 to 4 p.m. for the funeral .

A native Corsicanan and lifelong resident, he died Monday in Memorial Hospital.

He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Mrs. Roger Mae Wiley of Pontiac, Mich.; a son, Johnny Lawson, Corsicana; two grandchildren, Eddy Lee Bowman, Jr., Corsicana, and Mae Roger Wiley, Pontiac, Mich.; five great-grandchildren and three brothers, and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be deacons and members of the Great Wilgo Baptist Church. Honorary pallbearers will be S. J. Miles, Jr., Basil Coe and Travis Coe, owners of Miles Furniture.

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Person Rites

Funeral services were held Friday at 3 p.m. at the Greater Wilgo Baptist Church for Ivan Person, 80, veteran Miles Furniture Co. employe. The Rev. L. G. Powell, pastor, officiated. Burial was in the Woodland Cemetery with Calhoun Funeral Home conducting.

Miles Furniture was closed from 3 to 4 p.m. for the funeral of the employe of close to half a century. Store owners, S. J. Miles, Jr., Basil Coe and Travis Coe were named honorary pallbearers. Active pallbearers were deacons of the church.

Surviving are one daughter, one son, two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, three brothers and other relatives.

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Claude Purdy
May 15, 1913 - Nov 28, 1971

Claude Purdy

Claude Purdy, 61, died Nov. 28 in El Centro, California.

Services are today at 2 p.m. at Calhoun Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. George Willis will officiate.

Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Leva Purdy, his mother, Mrs. Clara Johnson, Corsicana; two sons, Claude L. Purdy, Jr., Corsicana, and Lee Purdy, Tacoma, Wash.; two brothers, William T. Purdy, Corsicana and Ed Purdy, Los Angeles, Calif.; and other relatives.

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Matt Theodore Sanders
Jun 27, 1901 - Jul 16, 1971

Sanders

Services are to be today for Matt T. Sanders, 70, who died July 16 at the veterans Administration Hospital in Marlin.

Services are to be at 3:30 p.m. at Calhoun Funeral Chapel with burial in Woodland Cemetery. Officiating will be Rev. L. B. Ross.

Sanders was a World War II veteran.

Survivors include five sons, including James W. Sanders, Milwaukee, Wis.; a daughter, Mrs. Helen Macklin, Maryland; three brothers, James Sanders, Corsicana, Benjamin Sanders, Fort Worth and Robert Sanders, Houston; two sisters, Mrs. Frances Williams, Kerens and Mrs. Pearlie Williams, Houston and a number of grandchildren.

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Leuvenia (Lewis) Hughes-Jones
Jan 12, 1901 - Nov 20, 1971

Mrs. Jones

Funeral services for Mrs. Leuvina Jones, 70, of 208 E. 17th Ave., were to be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Harmony Baptist Church with the pastor, the Rev. Clem Jones officiating, and burial in Woodland Cemetery under the direction of Calhoun Funeral Home.

Born Jan. 12, 1901, Mrs. Jones had lived in Corsicana for about 50 years. She was pronounced dead on arrival Saturday at Memorial Hospital. Daughter of William Lewis, she was the widow of Mose Jones who died in 1967.

A member of the Harmony Baptist Church, she served on the deaconess board and was past president of the Missionary Society.

Surviving are one son, Louis Hughes of Dallas; two daughters, Mrs. Christine Hughes of Dallas and Mrs. Elfredia Taylor of San Diego, Calif.; five stepchildren, Mrs. Rosie Waters of Groesbeck, Mrs. Mozell Forge of Seagoville, John Jones of Alton, Okla., Hubbard Jones of Groesbeck and Silvester Jones of Jerris; 15 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were to include Joe Hubbard, W. M. George, T. C. Wrights, Booker T. Ingram, W. M. Ellis, Howard Miller, Champ Johnson and R. L. Bluitt.

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Roosevelt Brewer, Sr.
Mar 7, 1944 - Jun 18, 1971

Brewer

Funeral services for Roosevelt Brewer, 27, of Barry, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Calhoun Chapel of Corsicana with the Rev. E. C. Davis, pastor of the Mount Olive Baptist Church, officiating.

Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery under the direction of Calhoun Funeral Home.

Brewer was found dead early Saturday morning on the old Waxahachie-Ennis highway.

Survivors include his widow, Josephine, of Barry; his mother, Mrs. Luella Brewer of Dallas; a son, Roosevelt Brewer, Jr., of the home; a daughter, Rhonda Brewer of the home; two brothers, both of Dallas, and five sisters.

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Domingo Urrutia
Dec 21, 1941 - Dec 24, 1971

Domingo Urrutia

Domingo Urrutia, 30, was pronounced dead on arrival at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, Friday, Dec. 24, having suffered shotgun wounds to the chest by assailant or assailants unknown.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Calhoun Funeral Home in Corsicana, with the Rev. Paul Curry, pastor of the Second Mission Baptist Church, officiating, and burial in Woodland Cemetery.

Surviving are the deceased 's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jose Urrutia of Purdon; a brother, Jose Urrutia, Jr. who is in the United States Army stationed at Fort Hood, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Frances Cooper and Mrs. Rose Howard, both of Dallas; a daughter, Diana Urrutia of San Antonio; and other relatives.

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Ruby Lee (Henderson) Bolden
Nov 15, 1923 - May 16, 1971

Bolden

Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Lee Bolden will be held Saturday, May 22, 1971 at 2 p.m. at the Bethlehem Baptist Church, Rev. R. L. Jones, pastor, officiating with Scott Funeral Home in Charge.

Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery, pallbearers; Sam C. McDonald, Tillman Moore, George Douglas, Ervin Hider, Raymond McHenry and Booker T. McDonald.

Survivors are six daughters, six sons, mother, nine grandchildren, four sisters and two brothers.

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Leslie Thedore Gales
Apr 9, 1898 - Dec 24, 1971

L. T. Gales

Funeral services for Leslie T. Gales, 73, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Ross Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. E. C. Davis officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery under direction of Ross Funeral Home.

Gales, who was born and raised in Corsicana, died in Dallas Saturday afternoon.

He was the son of the late William and Mattie Gales.

Survivors include a daughter, Miss Maudie B. Gales of Dallas; six nephews, four nieces and a number of other relatives.

Nephews and friends will serve as pallbearers.

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Joseph Matthew "Jerry" Coleman, Rev.
Jun 11, 1926 - Nov 27, 1971

Services for Rev. Joseph Matthew Coleman are set for 2 p.m. at the Sixth Avenue Baptist Church Thursday. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery, under the direction of Scott Funeral Home.

Rev. Coleman died Nov. 27, in Fort Worth.

Graduate of Jackson High School, he completed his sophomore year at the School of Religion at Bishop College in Marshall, and received his degree at Langston, Okla.

He served as assistant pastor of the Sixth Avenue Church under Dr. L. F. Hardee and served one year as pastor during Rev. Hardee's absence.

Survivors include seven sisters, Dr. Lillian Downey Agee and Mrs. Lena Brooks, both of Corsicana; Mrs. Ruth Green, Mrs. Ethel Morrison, Mrs. Pearl Cooley, and Mrs. Emma Scott, all of Fort Worth and Mrs. Catherine Chandler of Oakland, Calif.; two brothers, Dr. Will Coleman, Jr. of Chicago, Ill., John Miller Coleman of Fort Worth and several nieces and nephews.

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Ruby Faye Littleton
Jun 4, 1932 - Mar 7, 1971

Littleton Rites Set Saturday

Funeral services for Ruby Faye Littleton of Corsicana will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the First Independent Baptist Church with the Rev. D. L. Ellison officiating. Burial will be in the Woodland Cemetery with Ross Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

She is survived by a daughter, Charlene Little; six sisters, Mrs. Vivian Watts and Mrs. Charles Polk of Corsicana, Miss Effie Faye Littleton and Miss Doris Littleton of Dallas, Mrs. Cornelia Carroll of Houston and Mrs. William Smith of Chicago, Ill.; a brother, S-Sgt. William Littleton of the Unites States Army; two nieces; and four nephews.

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Larthee J. Johnson, Rev.
Dec 11, 1894 - Apr 20, 1971

Rev. Johnson

The Rev. Larthee Johnson, 76, 602 E. 8th Ave., who organized the Morning Star Baptist Church in 1941 and served until failing health in 1969 ended his pastorate, died Tuesday at his home after an extended illness. He had been a resident of Navarro county 40 years.

He began his ministry in 1925 and had held pastorates at the Pleasant Hall Baptist Church of Winkler; Macedonia Baptist Church, Streetman; Corith Baptist Church, Emhouse; New Hope Baptist Church, Rice, and St. John Baptist Church in Corsicana before organizing Morning Star Baptist.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Morning Star Baptist Church with the pastor, the Rev. W. W. Miller, officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery. Calhoun Funeral Home will direct.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Cleo Johnson; two sons, Napoleon Johnson, Fort Worth, and L. C. Johnson, Los Angeles, Calif.; five daughters, Mrs. Vivian Hence and Mrs. Juanita White of Fort Worth; Mrs. Cora Cormia and Mrs. Sarah Dixon of Los Angeles and Mrs. Naomi Monroe, Pomona, Calif.; a brother, Jessie Johnson, Colorado Springs, Colo.; two sisters, Mrs. Estella Mitchell and Mrs. Abeline Glenn of Frankston; 19 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren and other relatives.

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Johnson

Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Morning Star Baptist Church for the Rev. Larthee Johnson, 76, retired minister who founded the church in 1941 and served as its pastor until 1969. The pastor the Rev. W. W. Miller, officiated. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery. Calhoun Funeral Home conducted.

The Rev. Johnson began his ministry in 1925 and held numerous pastorates in the area before failing health caused his retirement.

Surviving are his widow, two sons, five daughters, a brother, two sisters, 19 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren and other relatives.

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Synthia (Miller) Lemon
Jun 1, 1901 - Apr 15, 1971

Lemon

Funeral services for Mrs. Synthia Miller Lemon, 70, of Corsicana will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the Second Mission Baptist Church. Rev. W. W. Miller of the Morning Star Baptist Church will officiate with burial in the Woodland Cemetery under the direction of Calhoun Funeral Home.

Mrs. Lemon died Friday morning in the Memorial Hospital.

The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willie B. Miller, she was a member of the Morning Star Baptist Church. She was a Sunday School teacher and treasurer, the pianist for the senior choir and president of the Mission Circle.

Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Cassie Carroll and Mrs. Carrie McHamett, both of Corsicana and one brother, Willie B. Miller, Jr. of Corsicana.

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Lizzie Raven (Demmings) Lee
Oct 12, 1901 - Sep 22, 1971

Mrs. Lee

Funeral services for Mrs. Lizzie Lee, 69, 314 Orchard Lane, who died Thursday in Memorial Hospital, will be Sunday at 3 p.m. at Pilgrim Rest Primitive Baptist Church under the direction of Calhoun Funeral Home.

The Rev. W. L. Milus, pastor of the church will officiate, and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery. Members of St. Andrews Lodge No. 112 will serve as pallbearers.

Born in Freestone County in 1901, Mrs. Lee is survived by her husband, John Lee of Corsicana; one sister; one brother; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and other relatives.

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Haywood Cranford
Jan 25, 1912 - Jan 18, 1971

Cranford Rites Set Saturday

Haywood Cranford, 58, native Navarro countian died Monday in Twilight Home.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church with the pastor, the Rev. E. C. Davis, officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery.

He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Lizzie Peterson, Corsicana; one brother, Fred Wallace, Corsicana; two aunts, Mrs. Sally Soloman, Corsicana, and Mrs. Estell Galtan, San Diego, Calif.; and other relatives.

Calhoun Funeral Home will conduct.

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Charlie Hemmingway, Jr.
Jul 12, 1888 - Mar 26, 1971

Hemmingway Rites Today

Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. today at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church for Charlie Hemmingway, age 82, a resident of the Twilight Nursing Home who died March 26 at Memorial Hospital.

The Rev. E. C. Davis will officiate and interment will be in the Woodland Cemetery. Calhoun Funeral Home will direct.

Survivors include one brother, Theodore Hemmingway of Los Angeles, Calif. and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was a member of the A. F. & A. M. Masonic Lodge, St. Andrews No. 112. Lodge members will serve as pallbearers.

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Johnny K. Johnson, Rev.
Feb. 28, 1942 - Jan. 23, 1971




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Beatrice (Johnson) Smith-McKinney
Feb 16, 1888 - May 27, 1971

McKinney

McKinney funeral services for Mrs. Beatrice McKinney, 87, of Corsicana will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the Chatfield Baptist Church. Rev. S. Y. Nixon will officiate with burial in the Woodland Cemetery under the direction of Calhoun Funeral Home.

Mrs. McKinney died Thursday morning at the Wortham Hospital.

The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Johnson, she was born on Feb. 16, 1884 in Henderson County. Mrs. McKinney was a member of the Chatfield Baptist Church and the Burnett Chapter of the Eastern Star of Rice.

Survivors include two sons, Murrie McKinney and Nathan Smith; two daughters, Mrs. Lucinda Coy and Mrs. Etta Pearl Collins all of Corsicana; two brothers, Rev. J. J. Johnson of Corsicana and Albert Blair of Waco; four sisters, Mrs. Katie Miles and Mrs. Rosetta Snell, both of Corsicana, Mrs. Erma Alexander of Wichita Falls, and Mrs. Lillie Anderson of Ferris; eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be E. Langston, Wallis Wangston, W. C. Langston, Julius Langston, Ocell Miller, William Cephus, Joe Cephus and Lonnie Griggs.

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Barbara Erline (Paris) Parhams-Paris
Jan 5, 1929 - Dec 17, 1971

Mrs. Parrish

Services for Mrs. Barbara E. Parrish, 42, are set for 2:30 p.m. today in Mt. Olive Baptist church with the Rev. T. A. Turner, pastor of Love Chapel Baptist Church in Corsicana officiating.

Burial is to be in Woodland Cemetery under direction of Calhoun Funeral Home.

She died Friday in Melhaven Nursing Home. A native of Navarro county, she was born June 5, 1929.

She is survived by one son, Sgt. Jimmy Parhams, in the U. S. Army stationed in Fort Hood; her father, Tommy Parrish of Dallas and her mother, Martha Phillips of Corsicana; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Christian of Dallas and one granddaughter.

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Girtha (Killion) Warren-Roberson
Jan 26, 1907 - Jun 22, 1971

Roberson

Services for Mrs. Girtha Roberson will be Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Second Mission Baptist Church with the Rev. J. C. Bristow officiating.

Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery under direction of Scott Funeral Home.

Mrs. Roberson died Tuesday in Memorial Hospital after a short illness.

Survivors include her step-mother, Mrs. Elvira Killion of Corsicana; five sisters, Mrs. Palsina Keith of Floydada, Mrs. Elmira Keith of Corsicana; Mrs. Velma Balfour of Houston, Mrs. Norma L. Ward of Fort Worth and Mrs. Etta Tankersley of Corsicana; two brothers, Robert Killion of Omaha, Neb. And Earl Killion of McKinney; and several nieces and nephews.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Fri., Jun 25, 1971
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st husband Joseph Warren married Dec 24, 1928 2nd husband Willie Roberson Oct 13, 1940; d/o Oscar Killion & California "Callie" (Lusk) Killion

Eliza (Simmons) Nash
Dec 27, 1907 - Jun 23, 1971

Nash

Services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Calhoun Chapel for Mrs. Eliza Nash, 63, who died Wednesday in Memorial Hospital.

Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery under the direction of Calhoun Funeral Home. The Rev. E. C. Davis, pastor of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, will officiate.

Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Ethel M. Burnett of Amarillo, and a number of cousins.

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Michael Dwange Bradley
Nov 26, 1970 - Feb 1, 1971

Bradley Rites

Graveside rites were held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Woodland Cemetery for Michael Bradley, two-month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bradley who died Monday at Memorial Hospital. The Rev. R. L. Jones, pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church, officiated. Calhoun Funeral Home conducted the services.

Surviving in addition to the parents are two sisters, Carolyn and Brethina, one brother, Ray Bradley, Jr., and paternal grandfather, Jeff Bradley, all of Corsicana.

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Ada (Ratcliff) Smith
Jan 9, 1891 - Aug 5, 1971

Smith

Services for Mrs. Ada Smith, 80, are to be Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Calhoun 's Funeral Chapel with Rev. J. J. Johnson, pastor of the Morning Star Baptist Church officiating.

Burial is to be in Woodland Cemetery. Mrs. Smith died Aug. 5 in Mel-Haven Convalescent Home.

A native of Corsicana, she is survived by one brother, Edgar F. Ratcliff,

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Acie Dixon
Sep 15, 1892 - Aug 8, 1971

Dixon

Funeral services for Acie Dixon, 88, a life-long resident of Corsicana who died Sunday will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Sixth Avenue Baptist Church. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery.

He is survived by five sons, Louis Dixon of Corsicana, B. D. Dixon and Johnny L. Dixon of Los Angeles, Calif., and Pircell Dixon and Emmett J. Dixon of Lubbock; and three daughters, Mrs. Maudie B. Hornbuckle of Fort Worth, Mrs. Cherry King of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Katherine Lynch of Dallas.

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Dixon

Funeral rites were at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Sixth Avenue Baptist Church for Acie Dixon, 88, lifelong resident of Corsicana. Burial was in the Woodland Cemetery.

Surviving are five sons, three daughters, and other relatives.

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Millie (Lofton) Nelson-Coney
Dec 12, 1882 - Jun 8, 1971

Coney

Services will be Saturday for Mrs. Millie Lofton Coney at 2 p.m. in the St. John Baptist Church.

Officiating will be the Rev. C. A. Miller, pastor and the Rev. C. J. Jones.

Burial will be in the Woodland Cemetery with Ross Funeral Home in charge of services.

A lifelong resident of Navarro County, Mrs. Coney died June 8 in the Mel-Haven Convalescent Home.

Pallbearers will be the Rev. Charlie Kelly, C. Ford, Robert Frazier, Archie Hatten, Billy Conley, Perry Evans, Joe Hubbard and Aubrey Woods.

Survivors are one son, Clarence Nelson, one daughter-in-law Mrs. Johnnie Ruth Nelson, both of Corsicana and many nieces and nephews.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thurs., Jun 10, 1971
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st husband George W. Nelson married Apr 7, 1899 2nd husband L. C. Carney May 17, 1929; d/o Josh Lofton and Charlotte (McElwee) Lofton (marriage record says L. C. Carney obit and death certificate say Millie Lofton Coney)

Robert Lee Jefferson
Oct 15, 1939 - Apr 2, 1971

R. L. Jefferson Rites Wednesday

Funeral Services for Mr. Robert Lee Jefferson, 31, of Corsicana will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Renfro Chapel Church of God in Christ. Elder T. D. Daniels will officiate with burial in Woodland Cemetery under the direction of Scott Funeral Home.

Jefferson died at 10 p.m. Friday in Memorial Hospital.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Jefferson, he was born Oct. 16, 1939 in Corsicana. He was married the former Miss Joan Mackey of Corsicana on June 19, 1970.

An employe at J. C. Penney's for 10 years, he was a graduate of G. W. Jackson High School.

Survivors include his widow; two daughters, Miss Regina Jefferson and Miss Donna Jefferson; his parents; four brothers, Nolan Jefferson, Jr., Elmo Jefferson, Elmer Ray Jefferson, James D. Jefferson; three sisters, Mrs. Josephine Belton, Miss Pearlie Jefferson, Miss Delores Jefferson, and Miss Christine Jefferson.

Pallbearers will be James F. Nealy, Jack Crout, Alf Williams, Don Holland, Vernon Jesse, and L. H. Boyd.

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Lloyd Collins
Oct 2, 1907 - Sep 12, 1971

Collins

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday for Lloyd Collins, 63, 618 E. 8th Ave., who died in the Lisbon VA Hospital in Dallas, Sept. 12. Services will be at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with the pastor, the Rev. E. C. Davis officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery under direction of Calhoun Funeral Home.

A native of Ellis County, he had been employed in area hatchery and feed stores. He served as a Steward's Mate First Class in the Navy from 1943 to 1945. His wife Sylvia, died in 1967.

He is survived by five sisters, Mrs. Emma Daniel, Plano; Mrs. Fleta Williams, Miss Everline Collins and Miss Lizzie Collins, all of Dallas, and Mrs. Abbie Robinson, Malakoff; two brothers, Tom Collins, Bardwell and Janey Collins, Dallas; an aunt, Mrs. Artesia Wesley, Kerens; and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Elmer M. Robinson, James Robinson, Homer Trible, Clyde Richardson, Gene Arthur Barron and Raymond Williams.

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Collins

Funeral services for Lloyd Collins, 63, 618 E. 8th Ave., were at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with the Rev. E. C. Davis, pastor officiating. Burial was in the Woodland Cemetery. Calhoun Funeral Home conducted.

The World War II Navy Veteran died in the Dallas VA hospital.

Surviving are five sisters, two brothers and an aunt.

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Elbert Johnson
Apr 6, 1906 - May 15, 1971





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James William Haywood
Jun 20, 1891 - Oct 18, 1969

Haywood Rites In Streetman

James William Haywood, 78, a resident of Houston, died Saturday in St. Anthony Center in that city. He was a retired carpenter.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in Streetman. Interment will be in Birdston Cemetery. The Rev. H. L. McKissack will officiate.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Nellie B. Haywood of Houston; two daughters, Mrs. Lora Lee Binson of Houston and Mrs. Maxine Hood of Sweeny; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Roy and Lester Haywood of Houston; and a number of nieces and nephews.

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Haywood Rites

Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Streetman for James William Haywood, 78, retired Houston carpenter, who died Saturday. The Rev. H. L. McKissack officiated. Burial was in the Birdston Cemetery.

Pallbearers were R. B. Haywood, N. D. Pringle, Gordon Lewis, Arnold Lewis, Ray Johnson and Doyle Ashmore.

Surviving are his wife, two daughters, three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, two brothers and a number of nieces and nephews.

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Nellie (Browning) Haywood
Mar 31, 1897 - Aug 25, 1972

Mrs. Haywood

Mrs. Nellie B. Haywood, 75, died Friday in Houston. She was a resident of Houston for 35 years and native of Streetman.

Funeral services are scheduled at 2 p.m. Sunday at the First Baptist Church in Streetman. Burial will be in Birdston Cemetery. Rev. H. L. McKissack will officiate, with Rev. Tom Robuck, assisting.

Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Lora Newsome of Houston and Mrs. Maxine Hood of Sweeney; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Lillian Grant of Houston; a brother, Elva Browning of Troop; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Doyle Ashmore, Ken Hood, Ray Johnson, R. B. Haywood

Notes:

  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • w/o James William Haywood married Jun. 17, 1915; d/o Harvey H. Browning & Mary Inez "Mollie" (Powers) Browning

Thomas Otha Pratt "Pete" Brewer
Jun 22, 1900 - Oct 26, 1969

T. P. Brewer Dies Sunday

T. P. (Pete) Brewer Sr. of Fort Worth died there Sunday.

After funeral rites in Fort Worth Tuesday at 1 p.m. the body will be brought to Griffin Funeral Home to conduct graveside rites at 3:30 p.m. at the Birdston Cemetery in Streetman.

He is survived by his wife, three sons, T. P. Jr., Richy and Micky Brewer, all of Fort Worth and a daughter.

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Herbert Milledge Burleson
Oct 18, 1882 - Oct 8, 1969

Burleson Rites

Funeral services for Herbert M. Burleson, 87, Streetman, who died early Wednesday, were held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Streetman Baptist Church. The Rev. H. L. McKissick and the Rev. Leonard Malone officiated. Burial was in the Birdston Cemetery.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Zora Burleson, Streetman, and a number of nieces and nephews.

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Vernon Lafayette Richardson
Feb 24, 1918 - Dec 5, 1944



Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wed., Mar 28, 1945
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • Men and Women in WWII
  • Buried Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial - Margraten, Limburg, Netherlands
  • US Army WWII - Killed in Action
  • h/o Clydie Mae (Sumrow) Richardson-French married Apr 16, 1938 buried in Hamilton Beeman cemetery; s/o Lovell Allen Richardson buried in Zion's Rest cemetery & Margaret Serena "Maggie" (Holcomb) Richardson buried in Oakwood cemetery

Noil Hill
Nov 15, 1894 - Oct 31, 1969

Rites Pending For Noil Hill

Funeral services for Noil Hill will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Griffin Funeral Chapel. The rites will be conducted by the Rev. C. W. Pringle, with interment in Prairie Point cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ora Ellis Hill; two sons, Travis Hill of San Antonio and Willie Hill of Houston; six daughters, Mrs. Jewell Bodiford of Houston, Mrs. Sam Joyce of Kemp, Miss Inez Hill of Corsicana, Mrs. A. E. Schlemmer of Corsicana, Mrs. A. L. Phillips, of Houston, and Mrs. Bob Lancaster of Kerens.

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Eva (Lancaster) Sims
Sep 17, 1887 - Dec 25, 1969

Mrs. John Sims Rites Saturday

KERENS (Spl) - Graveside rites were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Prairie Point cemetery for Mrs. John Sims, 82, who died Thursday in Nacogdoches. Audie Moore, minister of the Kerens Church of Christ officiated.

Mrs. Sims, a long-time Kerens resident, is survived by a daughter, Mrs. D. L. Ford of Nacogdoches; one sister, Mrs. Sadie Holleman of Kerens; and four brothers, Ben, Guy, Clyde and Jim Lancaster, all of Kerens.

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William Meredith "Bill" Gowan
Feb 14, 1890 - Nov 7, 1969

Bill Gowan Rites Slated

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Church of Christ in Kerens for Bill Gowan, who died at 7 a. m. Friday at Memorial Hospital in Corsicana. Burial will be at Prairie Point Cemetery.

Born Feb. 14, 1890 in Chatfield, he had resided in Kerens for 47 years. He was a retired farmer.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Juanita Gowan of Kerens; a daughter, Mrs. Robert Holmes of Abilene; a sister, Mrs. Evelyn Mueller of San Antonio; six half sisters and five half brothers and two grandchildren.

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Eunice Vivian (Deskin) Lancaster
Aug 29, 1899 - Oct 23, 1969

Mrs. Lancaster Rites Saturday

KERENS (Spl.) - Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Bazette Baptist Church for Mrs. Guy Lancaster, who died Thursday at Maywood Manor Nursing Home in Kerens. The Rev. Ellis Holden will officiate, and burial will be in Prairie Point Cemetery.

A member of First Methodist Church in Kerens, Mrs. Lancaster is survived by her husband of Kerens; one son, Glynn Guy Lancaster of Dallas; a foster son, Bertran Brown of Dallas; one brother, John Deskin of Carrollton; five sisters, Mrs. M. H. Faughn of Houston, Mrs. Jack Albritton of Garland, Miss Amy Deskin of Kerens, Mrs. Barkley Springer of Houston and Mrs. W. H. fair of Hobbs, N. M.; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

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Louise (Russell) Smith
Sep 20, 1892 - Nov 17, 1969

Mrs. Smith Rites Slated

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Griffin Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. Louise Smith who died Monday afternoon in Memorial Hospital. She was 77 years old.

The Rev. James Peppers will officiate and interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Surviving are a son, Robert R. Smith of Corsicana; a brother, Lewis S. Russell of Fort Stockton, Kan.; and one nephew and two nieces.

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Edgar Allen Freeman
Jul 2, 1893 - Oct 20, 1969

E. A. Freeman Dies Monday

Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for E. A. Freeman, who died Monday in Bay City.

Freeman, 76, had been a resident of Bay City for 32 years.

The Rev. Duane Farris, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Jacksonville, will officiate and interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Jewell, of Bay City; one sister, Mrs. George Kirby of Deer Creek, Okla., and one brother, Clifford, of Blackwell, Okla.

Nephews will serve as pallbearers.

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Ira Rios
Mar 14, 1969 - Oct 20, 1969

Ira Rios Rites Held Tuesday

Funeral services for Ira Rios 7-month daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Rios of Corsicana who died early Monday in Memorial Hospital, were held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Iglesia Bautista Calvario, W. 15th St. the Rev. Eliso Adape, pastor, officiated. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.

In addition to the parents, the infant is survived by three brothers, Joe Jr., Luis and Ela Rios, all of Corsicana; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lupe Garcia of Brownsville.

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Hazel Ruth (Munsey) Jackson
Jul 30, 1907 - Oct 4, 1969

Mrs. Jackson Rites Today

Mrs. Robert B. Jackson, a native of Corsicana, died at her home in Orange Saturday morning.

She was the former Hazel Munsey, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Munsey. Her father at one time headed the State National Bank here.

Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Lively Brown officiating, and interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, R. B. Jackson; two daughters, Mrs. W. N. Craigue of Beaumont and Miss Judi Jackson of Los Angeles, Calif.; and a sister, Mrs. John Martin of Dallas.

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Irene "Rena" (Shirley) Allen
Nov 17, 1882 - Nov 1, 1969

Allen Services

Funeral services were held Monday at 10 a.m. at the Corley Funeral Chapel for former long-time resident, Mrs. Guy Allen, 85, who died Saturday in Lubbock where she had resided the past several years. The Rev. Kenneth Haley officiated. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.

Mrs. Allen's late husband, who died in 1961, was in the grocery business here for many years as the Hawkins and Allen Grocery.

She was the mother of Ben Dave (Stookie) Allen, now of Fort Worth, who acquired fame in the 1930s as a cartoonist in New York. Allen was married at one time to Dorothy Parker, who wrote "Flapper Fanny."

Mrs. Allen is survived by the one son; one brother, Rex Shirley, Lubbock; two sisters, Mrs. Bell Reagan and Mrs. Valle Simon, both of Lubbock; and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Dave Kelton, Ed M. Polk, L. D. Ransom, W. L. Holman, Ralph Stell and Gerald McClung.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sun., Nov 2, 1969
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • w/o Guy Hubert Allen d/o Calvin C. Shirley and Mary (Neely) Shirley
  • (mother of Ben Dave (Stookie) Allen, now of Fort Worth, who acquired fame in the 1930s as a cartoonist in New York. Allen was married at one time to Dorothy Parker, who wrote "Flapper Fanny.")
    w/o Guy Hubert Allen

Robert Eugene "Boo" Ferguson
Aug 30, 1951 - Nov 29, 1969

R. E. Ferguson Services Held

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Monday for Robert E. Ferguson, 18, of Dallas, who died there Saturday. He was born in Dallas and had lived there all his life.

The Rev. Marvin Mosley officiated at the services held at Corley Funeral Home Chapel. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery.

Surviving are his wife of Dallas; four brothers, Bobby John and Joey Glynn Ferguson of Dallas, Millard Eugene White of Dallas, and Rufus White of Crandall; three sisters, Irene Ferguson of Dallas, Wanda June White of Dallas and Mrs. Winnie Mae Taylor of Scurry; his father, Robert Ferguson of Dallas; his mother, Mrs. Ona Ferguson of Dallas; and a grandmother, Mrs. Maude Massey of Corsicana.

Pallbearers were Berlin Compton, John Slate, Wilma Hodge, W. F. Borden, Lowell Poe and Wendel York. Honorary Pallbearer was De. James Whitten.

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John Allen Walker
Aug 11, 1913 - Dec 18, 1969

J. A. Walker Services Held

Funeral Services were held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Corley Funeral Chapel for John Allen Walker, 56, native Corsicanan, and airlines pilot who die Thursday in Ash Fork, Ariz. he was a resident of Phoenix. The Rev. Eugene Wood officiated. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.

He had been a pilot with Frontier Airlines for 17 years and has four years pilot service with Continental Airlines before joining Frontier. He was part owner in a pharmacy in El Paso and was a registered pharmacist in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and Arizona. He had resided in Arizona the past nine years.

He is survived by his wife, Belle Walker, Phoenix; a son, Robert Walker, also of Phoenix; a daughter, Miss Peggy Walker, Boulder, Colo.; two brothers, Wayne Walker, Palestine, and Avery Walker, Dallas; and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were J. Tom Eady, Buck Copeland, F. H. Washburn, Roy Cray, Frank Walker and James C. Jenkins.

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Estelle (Van Hook) Skelton
Sep 2, 1888 - Nov 12, 1969

Mrs. Skelton Rites Pending

Mrs. Estelle Skelton, 81, music teacher with Mansfield Studio for many years died early Wednesday at the IOOF Home in Ennis.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Griffin Funeral Home Awaiting arrival of relatives. Tentative arrangements indicate services may be held Thursday.

She is survived by two sons, J. F. Skelton, Jr., Dallas, and C. W. Skelton, Irving; one daughter, Mrs. Frank M. White, Winnsboro; nine grandchildren; one brother, Raymond Van Hook, Noel, Mo.; one sister, Mrs. Clay L. Seward, Brenham; and several nieces and nephews.

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Skelton Rites

Funeral services were held Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church for Mrs. Estelle Skelton, 81, retired music teacher. The Very Rev. Dennis Smart, pastor, officiated. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery with Vestrymen of St. John's as pallbearers.

She died early Wednesday in the IOOF Home at Ennis. Mrs. Skelton had lived at 212 N. 14th St. where she was born until a year ago when she went to live at the IOOF Home. She was a member of Home Rebekah Lodge here more than 40 years and taught piano at the IOOF Children's Home for many years. Daughter of pioneer residents, she continued to teach music until two years ago when her health began to fail. She was a past president of the Corsicana Music and Speech Teachers Association and longtime member of the Nevin Club.

Surviving are two sons, one daughter, a brother, a sister and several nieces and nephews.

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Alvah Ewen "Al" Selmon
Dec 29, 1912 - Nov 6, 1969

A. E. Selmon Rites Friday

Funeral services for A. E. Selmon, 56, who died Thursday at his home in Tyler, were held Friday at the Griffin Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Mickey M. Loftis officiated. Burial was in Oakwood cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy of Tyler; one brother, D. O. Selmon of Corsicana; and other relatives.

Pallbearers were George Wilson, Paul Chandler, Curtis Chandler, Buck Hodge, Wilmer Hodge and Buster Burleson.

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James "Neal" Crawford
May 23, 1924 - Mar 30. 2024



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James "Neal" Crawford
May 23, 1924 - March 30, 2024 (99 years old)
New Braunfels, Texas

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Crawford of New Braunfels, Texas, born in Streetman, Texas, who passed away on March 30, 2024, at the age of 99, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Crawford to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Robert Lee and Nora Eva Crawford; his wife Peggy Crawford; and his siblings, Eva Hood, Nolan Crawford, Newburn Crawford, Ted Crawford, Essie Cox and Erma Grantham.

He is survived by : his daughters, Gayla Kallus (Bill) of Spring, Texas and Carla Testa (Vincent) of New Braunfels, Texas; his grandchild Shawn Pringle (Amy) of Spring, Texas; and his daughters, Charlie Pringle of Spring, Texas and Valerie Shumate (James) of Spring, Texas. He is also survived by twelve great-grandchildren and several nephews and nieces.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 5th 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home (1530 N 45th St, Corsicana, TX 75110). A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 5th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cure SMA (http://www.curesma.org) 925 Busse Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, or The Methodist Children's Home, 1111 Herring Ave., Waco, TX 76708.

 

Jim Garcia
Jun 21, 1924 - Dec 2, 1969

Jim Garcia Dies Today

Jim Garcia, 45, a native of Angus, died Tuesday in Memorial Hospital. He was a resident of Denison.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at the Corley Chapel. The rites will be conducted by the Rev. Bill Nichols with interment in Hamilton Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jim Garcia of Denison; one son, Jim Eugene Garcia of Denison; five daughters-Deborah, Sherry, Kimberly, and Samantha Garcia, all of Denison and Mrs. Kathy Fletcher of Sherman.

His mother-Callie Garcia of Corsicana, one brother, Louis Garcia of Corsicana; two sisters, Mrs. Velma Beamon and Mrs. Viva Roberts both of Corsicana also survive.

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Eva Mae (Sawyer) Paulk-Sawyer
Jul 11, 1905 - Dec 4, 1969

Sawyer Services

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Miss Eva Sawyer, 64, who died Wednesday. she was a Navarro County native.

Services will be officiated by the Rev. Mickey Loftis and interment will be in Hamilton Cemetery.

Surviving are three brothers, Chester E. Sawyer of Corsicana, Dave Sawyer of Fort Worth and Leonard Sawyer of Crane; a sister, Mrs. Gladys Smith of Fort Worth; a number of nieces and nephews. Nephews will be pallbearers.

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James Haywood Campbell
Oct 3, 1900 - Dec 23, 1969

H. Campbell Services Held

Funeral services were held Friday at 3:30 p.m. at the Corley Chapel for Haywood Campbell, 69, who died Dec. 23 in Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Bell County and had been a resident of Corsicana for the past 50 years.

He was a retired farmer and a member of the Memorial Baptist Church.

The rites were conducted by Rev. Obie F. Barton with interment in Hamilton Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Haywood Campbell of Corsicana; one daughter-Mrs. Dorothy Moore of Ennis, one son-John Campbell of Dallas, five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Also two sisters, Mrs. Sudie Wesler of Brownwood and Mrs. Lucille Wilson also of Brownwood and one brother, Willie Wayne Campbell of Houston.

Pallbearers were J. T. Glasgow, Floyd Thompson, O. D. Bailey, Virgil Griffin, R. O. Hammock, and Bill Murray.

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Will Lonnie Davis
Dec 25, 1900 - Jan 19, 1970

Rites Pending for W. L. Davis

Will Lonnie Davis, who owned and operated Davis Produce on W. 2nd Ave. died Monday night at Paulyne's Rest Home.

Funeral services are pending at Griffin Funeral Home.

He was a member of the Baptist Church.

Surviving are four sons, W. J., Harold, and Otis of Houston, and Herschel of Abilene; a daughter, Mrs. Catherine Gour of Jacksonville; two brothers, J. T. Davis of Jacksonville and Willis Cole of Tyler; and grandchildren.

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Davis Services

Funeral services were held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Griffin Funeral Chapel for Will L. Davis, 69, who died Monday night. The Rev. Gerald Williamson officiated. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.

He operated Davis Produce on W. 2nd Ave. for many years and was a member of the Baptist church.

He is survived by four sons, one daughter, two brothers and a number of grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Billy Gene Davis, Stacy L. Davis, James D. Davis, John Davis, Selson Cole and Tommy Wardell.

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Jewell Lillian (Pittman) Applegate
Oct 24, 1895 - Dec 27, 1970

Mrs. Applegate Rites Monday

Mrs. Jewel Pittman Applegate, 75, native of Corsicana and resident of Minden, La., past 40 years, died there Sunday after a long illness. She was the widow of the late Henry C. Applegate.

She was a member of the Minden First Methodist Church, the W. S. C. S. of the church and a past Worthy Matron of Eastern Star.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 3 p.m. in Minden at the Green-Kleinegger Funeral Chapel. Graveside rites and burial will be held at Corsicana's Oakwood Cemetery Tuesday at 1 p.m. with Rev. J. L. Glaze officiating.

She is survived by one brothers, J. Walton Pittman of Waco, and a nephew, Ross L. Pittman of Dallas.

Corley Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Dec 28, 1970
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • w/o Henry C. Applegate married Mar 12, 1917; d/o John Herod Pittman & Levenia Elizabeth "Ludie" (Walton) Pittman

Leslie Owen "Les" Gray
Dec 25, 1886 - Apr 4, 1970

L. O. Gray Funeral Today

L. O. Gray, 83, died Saturday in Athens. He was a resident of the Zions Rest Community since 1910. He was a retired farmer and a veteran of World War I.

Services will be held today at 3 p.m. at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. H. Lively Brown will officiate and interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Surviving are two brothers, Clyde G. Gray of Corsicana and Lonnie R. Gray of Houston; and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Eugene R. Stewart, Joe B. Fogg, W. C. Galloway, Dr. Joe Highnote, Graham N. Dickson and Neal Crawford.

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Claude Charlson Rogers
Oct 31, 1912 - Jul 21, 1970

Rogers Rites Pending Here

Funeral arrangements are pending at Griffin Funeral Home for Claude C. Rogers, 57, 1209 W. 15th St., who died Tuesday morning in Memorial Hospital.

A Navy veteran of World War II and a member of IOOF Subordinate Lodge No. 63, he is survived by his wife of Corsicana; two sons, Charles of Corsicana and Jimmy of Waco; one daughter, Mrs. Tommy Cantrell of Corsicana; a grandson, Ricky Rogers of Corsicana and six other grandchildren; four sisters, Mmes. Edna Mershawn, Willine Posey and Velma Langford of Dallas and Mrs. Pearl Clark of Denver, Colo.; three brothers, Jimmy Rogers of Corsicana and Leland and Lonie Rogers of Dallas; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Pearl Daniels of Corsicana; and a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives.

Odd Fellows will be pallbearers

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C. C. Rogers Rites Planned

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Griffin Funeral Chapel for Claude C. Rogers, 57, operator of the R&M Shoe Store, who died Tuesday. The Rev. Roland Speers and the Rev. Mickey Loftis will officiate.

Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery with W. A. Chaffee, Ike Estelle, Gene Womack, R. L. Jones, Aubry Fincher and Willie Rascoe serving as pallbearers.

He is survived by his wife, two sons, one daughter, seven grandchildren, four sisters, three brothers, his mother-in-law and several nieces and nephews.

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Marion Franklin Jones
Jan 5, 1909 - Apr 16, 1970

Marion Jones Rites Pending

Funeral services are pending at the Corley Funeral Home for Marion Jones, 61, who died Thursday in Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Corsicana.

Survivors include his mother, Mrs. R. S. Travis of Corsicana; five brothers, Joe C. Jones of Corpus Christi; Remus Jones of Killeen, Morris Lee Baker of Germany, James Baker of Houston and Royal Baker of France.

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Jones Services

Funeral services for Marion Jones, 61, were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Corley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Hailey officiating. He was assisted by Dr. H. Lively Brown. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.

He died Thursday in the hospital.

His survivors are his mother, five brothers and two aunts.

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Emory Slaughter
Jul 3, 1903 - Oct 22, 1969

E. Slaughter Rites Pending

Emory Slaughter, 66, 700 E. 9th Ave. died Wednesday evening in Memorial Hospital here.

Services are pending at Calhoun Funeral Home.

He was a member of Grace Temple AME Church where he served as superintendent of the Sunday School, past president of the Senior Choir, Steward and member of the Trustee Board.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Ruby Lee Slaughter; three brothers, P. D. Slaughter of Corsicana, L. W. of Fort Worth and Clyde of Detroit, Mich.; two sisters, Miss Ivory Mae Slaughter and Mrs. Evelyn Thomas of Corsicana; and other relatives.

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Slaughter Rites

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Grace Temple A. M. E. Church for Emory Slaughter, 66, who died Wednesday in Memorial Hospital.

The rites will be conducted by the Rev. O. S. Spears. Interment will be in Woodland Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Arthur Carroll, C. J. Hamilton, Allison Smart, L. R. Phillips, H. D. berry, and N. Q. Green.

He is survived by his wife, three brothers, two sisters, and other relatives.

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Odie Joiner
Jul 13, 1896 - Oct 17, 1969

Odie Joiner Rites Thursday

Funeral services for Odie Joiner, 73, retired, who died Friday in Memorial Hospital, will be held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the First Independence Baptist Church. The Rev. E. L. Ellison will officiate. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery.

He worked at Corsicana Country Club 38 years before retiring at age 65 and had worked on a part time basis until January this year. he was a member and deacon of the First Independence Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Raybell Joiner of Corsicana; six children, seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, three brothers and three sisters.

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Joiner Services

Funeral services were held Thursday at 2:30 p. m. at the First Independent Baptist Church for Odie Joiner, 73, retired Country Club employe who died Oct. 17. The Rev. E. L. Ellison officiated. Burial was in the Woodland Cemetery.

Surviving are his wife, six children, seven grandchildren, three sister and three brothers.

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John S. Moore
Mar 2, 1897 - Sep 30, 1969

Rites Slated J. S. Moore

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Ross Funeral Chapel for John S. Moore, 72, Los Angeles, Calif., who died Wednesday in Memorial Hospital. The Rev. Abraham McGill will officiate. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery.

He had been in Corsicana about six weeks visiting a brother, T. G. Moore. Other survivors are two sisters, Mrs. S. L. Blackburn of San Antonio, and Mrs. W. L. Worlds of Crockett.

He was a veteran of both World War I and II and was a member of the American Woodman Lodge.

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Preston D. Slaughter
Jan 10, 1904 - Dec 7, 1969

Slaughter Rites

Funeral rites were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Grace Temple A. M. E. Church for P. D. Slaughter, employe of P. & S. Pharmacy for more than 40 years. The Rev. O. S. Spears officiated. Burial was in the Woodland Cemetery.

He was found dead near Abbott in Hill County Dec. 7 after a night long search when he failed to complete his delivery of prescriptions the night of Saturday, Dec. 6.

Out of respect to a long and loyal employe, owner Jim Stephenson closed both P. & S. and Navarro Mall pharmacies for the funeral. Surviving are his wife Lena Slaughter, of Corsicana; two brothers, two sisters, and other relatives.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sun., Dec 14, 1969
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Lena (Page) Slaughter married Aug 14, 1927; s/o Henry Slaughter & Harriet (Green) Slaughter buried in Woodland cemetery, Mexia, TX. per death certificates

Mary Agnes (Brantley) Brandon
Aug 22, 1911 - Nov 5, 1969

Brandon Rites

Funeral services for Mary Agnes Brandon will be held at the Renfro Chapel Church of God in Christ Sunday at 3 p.m.

Surviving are five sons, Nathaniel, Lewis D., Joe Nathan, James Hiawatha and Jerry Lorenaz; four daughters, Victoria, Dorothy, Jean, Pearlie B. and Ada B.; 40 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers.

Pallbearers will be Arthur Lee Carroll, George Allen, Guidy Lewis, Joe Hubbard, Aaron Butcher and Murray McKinney.

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Walter Brown
Apr 1, 1913 - Nov 5, 1969

Walter Brown Rites Sunday

Walter Brown, 56, 717 E. 2nd Ave., died Wednesday at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas. Funeral services are scheduled Sunday at 11 a.m. at the Bethlehem Baptist Church with the pastor, the Rev. R. L. Jones officiating. Interment will be in Woodland Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Hattie Brown; three sons, John, Walter, Jr. and Lawrence V. Brown, all of Fort Worth; a brother, Willis Brown of Corsicana; a sister, Mrs. Zella Franklin of Fort Worth; six grandchildren; and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Ervin Hider, Sam McDonald, James Hurd, Leonard Johnson, Donald Ervin and Allison Smart.

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Johnnie Wormley
Sep 16, 1917 - Dec 8, 1969

J. Wormley Rites Thursday

Funeral services for Johnnie Wormley, who died Monday morning, will be held Thursday at 3 p.m. at Mount Olive Baptist Church with the Rev. E. C. Davis, pastor of the church officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery.

He is survived by his father, his wife, one daughter, five sisters, one brother and a number of nieces and nephews.

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D. Void Carter
Feb 3, 1891 - Jun 14, 1971

Carter

D. V. Carter, 80, lifelong Richland resident died Monday at his home. He was a retired employe of Lone Star Gas Co., and a member of the First Methodist Church in Richland.

Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Richland First Methodist Church with the Rev. Lloyd Sansom officiating. Burial will be in Richland Cemetery. Corley Funeral Home will conduct.

He is survived by his widow; a daughter, Mrs. Elbert Brister, Houston; two granddaughters, Jan Brister, Houston and Carol Harvey, Waco; one grandson, Phillip Brister, Houston; two great-grandchildren, and three sisters, Mrs. Daisy Shelton and Mrs. Rena Isbell, both of Wortham, and Mrs. Ida Stone, Streetman.

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Carter

Funeral services were to be at r p.m. Wednesday at the Richland First Methodist Church for D. V. Carter, 80, lifelong Richland resident who died Monday. The Rev. Loyd Sansom was to officiate. Burial was to be in Richland Cemetery under direction of Corley Funeral Home.

A retired Lone Star Gas Co. employe, he is survived by his widow, a daughter, three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and three sisters.

Pallbearers will be William E. Brown, Clyde Walton, Reuben Griffin, Douglas Tidwell, Guy Campbell and Kim Garrett.

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David Roy Brown
Sep 26, 1952 - Oct 14, 1971

Richland Man Dies in Mishap

RICHLAND - A 19-year-old Richland man was killed in a one-vehicle accident sometime before 7 p.m. Thursday when his car overturned 3.6 miles west of Richland on FM 1394.

David Roy Brown apparently lost control of his vehicle as he was traveling down the road, according to investigating Highway Patrolman Vernon Crook and J. L. McCaig. The vehicle overturned several times and Brown was thrown out of the car.

The sole occupant of the car, Brown was found shortly after the accident by Dwayne Matheson of Richland. A Griffin ambulance carried the man to Navarro County Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

The body was transferred to Corley's Funeral Home where services are pending.

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David Brown

Services for David Roy Brown, 19, of Richland, killed in a one-vehicle accident Thursday night will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Corley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Robert Shultz officiating. Burial will be in Richland Cemetery.

Mr. Brown had lived all his life in Richland and was a member of the Baptist Church.

Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Evie Brown of Richland; three brothers, R. L. Brown of Gilmer, B. F. Brown of Grand Prairie and Donald Brown of Richland.

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David Brown

Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday at Corley Funeral Chapel for David Roy Brown, 19 of Richland, who was killed Thursday night in a car accident near Richland. The Rev. Robert Shultz officiated. Burial was in the Richland Cemetery.

He is survived by his mother and three brothers.

Pallbearers were Robert Lord, Junior Lord, Al Lord, Billy Lord, Hank Rice and Stanley Chapman.

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James Coy Fowler
Feb 7, 1925 - Mar 19, 1971

Fowler Rites Slated Today

Graveside services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Richland Cemetery for James C. Fowler who died at Carrollton. Dr. Loys Bass will officiate and Corley will direct.

A former resident of Richland, he is survived by his father, John W. Fowler, Sr. of Dumas; brother, Robert L. Fowler of Fritch and John W. Fowler, Jr. of Carrollton; two sisters, Mrs. Ray Dodson of Dallas and Mrs. Tom Chaney of Mesquite.

Fowler

Graveside services were held at Richland Cemetery Sunday at 3 p.m. for James C. Fowler, a former resident of Richland, who died at Carrollton, Dr. Loys Bass officiated.

Surviving are his father, two brothers, and two sisters.

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Barbara Sue (Johnson) Anglin
Nov 6, 1942 - Aug 8, 1971

Anglin

Mrs. Barbara Anglin, 27, Houston, died there Sunday night.

Funeral services will be a t 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Griffin Funeral Chapel with burial in the Richland Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, T. C. Anglin, a son, Billy, and three daughters, Lisa, Brenda and Sheila Anglin, all of Houston; her mother; three uncles, Clyde, Bill and Allen Anglin, all of Corsicana; two aunts, Mrs. J. L. Glass of Richland and Mrs. J. R. Strickland, address unknown.

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