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Eldon Jefferson "Jack" Jackson
Apr 22, 1907 - Jul 30, 1970

Eldon Jackson Dies Thursday

Eldon J. (Jack) Jackson, 63, owner and operator of Jackson's Food Store here for 35 years before his retirement, died Thursday in Memorial Hospital. A resident of Corsicana 40 years, he was a member of First Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Corley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Robert J. Potts officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

He is survived by one son, Charles Jackson of Denton.

Pallbearers will be Martin Rhea, Neal Harris, Neal Turner, Herchel Stephens, Jerry Mims,, H. Clyve Riddels, Tucker Hardgraves and Burney Bobkoff.

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Jackson Rites

Funeral services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Corley Funeral Chapel for Eldon J. (Jack) Jackson, 63, longtime operator at Jackson's Food Store who died Thursday. The Rev. Robert Potts officiated. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.

Surviving is one son, Charles Jackson of Denton.

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Mathew Henry Arnold, Rev.
Jul 14, 1886 - Aug 31, 1969

Dr. Matthew Arnold Is Honored by Synod

The Rev. Matthew H. Arnold, former pastor of the Westminister Presbyterian Church, was honored in the closing communion memorial service of the Snoyd of Texas, United Presbyterian Church, U.S.A., which met Jun. 9-11 at Trinity University in San Antonio. The Rev. Eugene E. Wood and Ruling Elder Hugh M. Stewart represented the local church.

Dr. Arnold died in Corsicana on August 31, 1969 and is buried in Oakwood Cemetery. He was born on July 14, 1886 at Aberdare, Wales. He was an honor graduate of the University of Wales. After teaching for several years he came to the United States in 1912.

In 1915 Dr. Arnold was ordained by the Presbytery of Brazos, U. S. and in the ensuing 30 years he held pastorates at LaGrange, Smithville, Cleburne and Corsicana. During his 13 years in Corsicana the two local Presbyterian churches, U.S. and U.S.A., were united to form the Westminister Presbyterian Church. For seven years he served this united church. Retiring to Cleburne, the Anglin Street Presbyterian Church honored him by making him Pastor Emeritus of the church he had served for 17 years.

Dr. Arnold was for many years a Trustee of Trinity University and the Reynolds Presbyterian Home in Dallas. Trinity University conferred upon him the degree of Doctor of Divinity. During his active ministry he served on many Presbytery and Synod Committees, and was often a vesper speaker and leader in youth conferences. In 1934 he was elected moderator of the Synod of Texas. He was a Scottish Rite Mason and a Shriner. During his retirement yeasrs he continued to preach in many Texas churches.

Dr. Arnold is survived by his wife who lives at 1212 W. 5th Ave.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tues., Jun 16, 1970
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • Born in Aberdare, Wales 1st wife Clementin Etta (Chrisman) Arnold married 1928 buried in Cleburne Memorial Cemetery, Cleburne, Tx. 2nd wife Maud Sessions (Lackey) Elliott-Arnold married Sep 9, 1964; s/o John Beale Arnold & Julia Mary (Kestell) Arnold

Walter Raleigh Beauchamp
Jun 13, 1899 - Mar 31, 1970

W. R. Beauchamp Dies Tuesday

Walter R. Beauchamp, 70, a native of Corsicana, died Tuesday in Memorial Hospital. He was a painter and a member of the Methodist Church.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Corley Chapel. The rites will be conducted by the Rev. Lively Brown, with interment in Oakwood Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife of Corsicana, two sons, Jack and Jerome Beauchamp both of Houston, two daughters, Mrs. John Newell and Mrs. Aubrey Blue of Corsicana, two sisters, Mrs. Frank Garner of Houston and Mrs. Claude Smith of Dallas, two brothers, Joe Beauchamp of San Antonio and Gerald Beauchamp of Dallas.

Pallbearers will be C. O. Currington, Jr., John Craig, H. B. Currington, Cullen Dunn, Joe Farmer, and Vernon Flanagan.

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Annie (Sweatt) Frey
Jul 16, 1901 - Sep 6, 1970

Monday Rites For Mrs. Frey

Funeral services will be held Monday at 5 p.m. from the Corley Chapel for Mrs. Annie M. Frey, 69, longtime Corsicana resident who died Sunday. A native of Hill County, she was born in 1901.

The Rev. Andrew Rushing, pastor of the Nazarene Church, will officiate, and burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Mrs. Frey is survived by her husband, Remick R. Frey, of Corsicana.

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John James Swan
Jun 10, 1896 - Feb 18, 1970

John J. Swan Services Held

John J. Swan, a veteran of World War I died Tuesday at Paulyne's Rest Home.

He is survived by one son Clyde J. Swan, of Snyder.

Graveside rites were held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Oakwood Cemetery. The Rites were conducted by Rev. B. W. Johnson.

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Rosa (Miller) Hart-Ferguson
Feb 5, 1884 - Dec 31, 1969

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. Rosa Hart Ferguson, 85, a former resident of Corsicana, who had resided in Dallas the past six years. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

She is survived by one granddaughter, Dr. Mary Sue Lowry of Santiago, Chili; four great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

 Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thurs., Jan. 1, 1970
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st husband John W. Hart married Jan. 16, 1904 2nd husband Joseph Legare "Joe" Ferguson; d/o William Oliver Miller & Harriett Josephine (McPherson) Miller

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Ferguson Service

Funeral services were held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Corley Chapel for Mrs. Rosa Hart Ferguson. The rites were conducted by Rev. Mickey Loftis with interment in Oakwood Cemetery.

Survivors include one granddaughter and four great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were W. H. Lively, W. H. Chalfee, W. L. Ickles, R. L. Jones, Sam Gordon, I. I. Estell, Dwayne McNally, and Lewis Foster.

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Charles Ferguson of Los Angeles Calif., flew here to attend funeral services last Saturday morning for his step-mother, Mrs. Rosa Ferguson, who was buried in Oakwood Cemetery.

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Mamie Scogin (Taylor) Autry
Aug 2, 1888 - Dec 31, 1969

Mrs. Autry Rites Friday

Mrs. M. Blair Autry, 81, who had lived in Corsicana for the past 40 years, died Wednesday in Memorial Hospital.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church.

Services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Chapel. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. The Rev. Gerald Williamson and the Rev. Dennis Smart will officiate.

Surviving are her husband M. Blair Autry; a son, Dr. J. Frank Autry; three sisters, Mrs. Spruill Cook and Mrs. Will Taylor, all of Corsicana and Mrs. Tom Sweeny of Bryan.

Pallbearers will be C. G. Winn, Orville Locklar, William J. Honea, Roy Bristow, Floyd Knotts and Ross Maxfield.

Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. William Mayfield and Dave Campbell.

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Mahan Blair Autry
Feb 1, 1881 - Sep 28, 1971




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Boneau Harris Hall, Jr.
Dec 31, 1914 - Apr 15, 1970

Harris Hall Rites Pending

Funeral arrangements are pending at Corley Funeral Home for Harris Hall, 55, local painter, who died Wednesday morning at Memorial Hospital. Officiant will be Rev. Eugene E. Wood, pastor of Westminister Presbyterian Church, of which Hall was a member. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sarah Hall of Corsicana; one sister, Mrs. C. T. Gaskin of Moline, Ill.; a nephew, C. B. Gaskin of Moline; a niece, Mrs. D. C. Coffin of Brooklyn, N.Y.; and other relatives.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Wed., Apr 15, 1970
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st wife Jessie Dillahunty (Harvey) Hall-Greer married Nov 5, 1938 2nd wife Sarah Gaines (McMullen) Hall-Fox; s/o Boneau Harris Hall, Sr. & Ethel Pearl (Stribling) Hall

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Hall Services Set Friday

Funeral services will be held Friday at 3:30 p.m. at the Corley Funeral Chapel for Harris Hall, who died Wednesday morning in Memorial Hospital. The rites will be conducted by the Rev. Eugene E. Wood pastor of Westminister Presbyterian Church, of which Hall was a member and deacon, with interment in Oakwood Cemetery.

Hall, a painter, is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sarah Hall of Corsicana; a sister, Mrs. C. T. Gaskin of Moline, Ill.; one niece; one nephew; and other relatives.

Pallbearers will include E. J. McGaugh, Oscar Travis, L. G. Clarkson, J. E. Craig, C. R. Phillips, George Hodge, James Langford, Jack Doran, and N. M. Rhea.

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Ruth (Crabb) Rhoads
Jul 10, 1896 - May 30, 1970

Mrs. Rhoads Rites Today

Mrs. Ruth Rhoads, 73, died Saturday in Memorial Hospital. She resided at 1816 W. Collin and was a member of the Baptist Church.

Services will be held today at 2 p.m. at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bruce Hibbitt officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Surviving are a son, Herman of Corsicana; two brothers, C. H. Crabb of Corsicana and John Crabb of Bremond; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Tanner of Houston and Mrs. Clemmie Liles of Alice; two granddaughters and one great-granddaughter.

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Rhoads Rites

Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Corley Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Ruth Rhoads. The rites were conducted by the Rev. Bruce Hibbitt with interment in Oakwood Cemetery.

Survivors include a son, two brothers, two sisters, two granddaughters, and one great-granddaughter.

Pallbearers were John Norwood, Buck Copeland, Frank Formby, Johnny Dixon, Peyton Gaines and Calvin Holloway.

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Walter Pierce "Shug" Wilson
Apr 1, 1895 - Jan 12, 1970

Wilson Services

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday from the Corley Chapel for W. P. Wilson, 75, who died Monday in Beaumont. Burial was to be in Oakwood Cemetery. The Rev. H. B. Clendennen officiated.

A native of Corsicana and a veteran of World War I, Wilson is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Robert E. Layton of Tyler and Mrs. Porter Spikes of Riverside, Calif.

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Hazel Pauline (Thompson) Fuller
Mar 30, 1911 - Jun 27, 1970

Fuller Rites Set Monday

Mrs. Hazel Fuller, 59, died Saturday in Memorial Hospital. She had lived in Corsicana for the past 25 years. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church where services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. the Rev. J. B. Drain will officiate assisted by the Rev. Leonard Wood. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Surviving are her husband, Mack C. Fuller of Corsicana; a son, Vernon Fuller of Garland; three daughters of Garland, Mrs. Louise Capehart, Miss Maxine Fuller and Mrs. Pauline Butler; four grandchildren; a brother, J. P. Thompson, Jr. of Dallas; a sister, Mrs. Gladys Cox of Waco; four nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Earl Fuller, Charles Fuller, Robert Fuller, Ricky Thompson, David Capehart, John Kaiser, Charles Ballinger and Wayne Cox.

Corley Funeral home will be in charge of arrangements.

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Rena Evelyn (Shelton) Fuller
Nov 11, 1909 - Mar 22, 1975

Mrs. Fuller

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday in Lufkin at the Gipson Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Rena Fuller, native Navarro Countian and resident of Diboll, who died at age 65. Graveside rites will be held at 4 p.m. Monday in Oakwood Cemetery here.

Survivors include five brothers, Norman Shelton of Houston; Fred Shelton of Calif., Roy Shelton of Nev., Raymond Shelton of Okla., and L. V. Shelton of Ennis; and one sister, Mrs. Lizzie Creech, also of Ennis.

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Ollie Veda (Jones) Watson-Rohus-Grace
Oct 25, 1894 - Aug 20, 1970

Services Set For Mrs. Grace

Mrs. Ollie Grace, 81, who was a native of Texas and a longtime resident of Wortham, died Thursday. She was a member of the Wortham Presbyterian Church. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Corley Chapel with interment in Oakwood Cemetery. The rites will be conducted by the Rev. T. I. Sandlin.

Survivors include her husband, Tony Grace of Wortham; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Ewing of Dallas and Mrs. Jeanette Barnett of Corsicana; two sons, Willie and Robert Watson, both of Corsicana; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be William D. Earnest, Johnny Mosley, C. S. McClanahan, Junior Sullivan, J. T. Murphy and Charles Miller.

 Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Fri., Aug 21, 1970
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st husband William George Watson buried in Hamilton Beeman cemetery 2nd husband Andrew Jackson Rohus 3rd husband Tony Grace

Quincey Blayloch "Stonewall Jackson" Jackson
Apr 18, 1902 - Sep 22, 1970

Q. B. Jackson Dies Tuesday

Quincy B. Jackson, 68, retired street department employe of the city, was found dead in his room Tuesday afternoon at George's Hotel.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the North Beaton Church of Christ with the pastor, L. W. Mayo, officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Corley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

He is survived by his wife, two sons, R. E. Jackson of Arlington and Leroy Layton of Arlington; three daughters, Mrs. Ruby Nichols of Waco, Mrs. Joyce Birdwell of Gainesville and Mrs. Pearlie Berry of Arlington; 13 grandchildren; and three sisters, Mrs. Ben Williams of Lancaster, Mrs. Oscar Ward of Groesbeck and Miss Ruby Jackson of Fort Worth.

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Jackson Rites

Funeral services were held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the North Beaton Church of Christ for Quincey B. Jackson, 68, retired city employe who died Tuesday. The pastor, L. W. Mayo officiated. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.

Surviving are his wife, two sons, three daughters, 13 grandchildren and three sisters.

Corley Funeral Home conducted.

Pallbearers were Ralph Williams, Douglas Williams, Harold Williams, Joe Williams and Benny Williams.

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Robert Layfette Holloway
Sep 20, 1891 - Jul 8, 1970

R. L. Holloway Service Today

Robert L. Holloway, 78, a retired blacksmith and lifelong resident of Corsicana, died Wednesday in Evergreen Nursing Home.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 4 p.m. at Corley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Haley officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

He is survived by three sons, William C. Holloway of Corsicana, Neal G. Holloway of Duncanville and Robert M. Holloway of Waco; and five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Tom Spikes, Sam Roberts, Frank Formby, Hylan Davis, Charlie Tieman and Herman Rhoads.

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Jack Robert O'Brien
Apr 9, 1899 - Feb 10, 1970

O'Brien Services

Funeral services were held Thursday at 3:30 p.m. for Jack Robert O'Brien, 70, at the Corley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Robert Potts officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Roy Bristow, L. R. Cockerell, William Hurley, Bill Hutson, Millard Lake and Ross Maxwell.

Surviving are his wife; two sons, Jack Robert, Jr. and Ray O'Brien, Corsicana; one daughter, Miss Margaret O'Brien, Kansas City; one grandson and several nieces and nephews.

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Willie Lee McBroom
Mar 10, 1898 - Apr 8, 1970

W. K. McBroom Service Set

Funeral services will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. from the Corley Chapel for W. L. McBroom, 71, who died Wednesday afternoon at Memorial Hospital. The Rev. Alex Cox will officiate and burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

A retired Railway Express employe, McBroom was a native of Wills Point and Had lived in Corsicana most of his life. He was a member of the Baptist Church and a veteran of World War I.

He is survived by his wife of Corsicana; one daughter, Mrs. Charles Edwards of Corsicana; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one sister, Mrs. N. F. Hardgraves of Corsicana.

Pallbearers will be L. J. Martin, James Martin, Dennis Bass, Perry Bass, Norris Hardgraves, Bill McBroom, Robert Nelson and John Paul Sutton.

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Maude D. (Martin) McBroom
Mar 10, 1898 - May 13, 1975

Mrs. McBroom

Services are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Corley Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Maude D. McBroom, 77, of Corsicana who died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital. The Rev. David Hale will officiate, and burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

A native of Cryer Creek, Mrs. McBroom spent most of her life in Corsicana. She was preceded in death by her husband, W. L. McBroom, April 6, 1970.

She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Charles Edwards of Corsicana; two granddaughters, Mrs. Janice Humbert of Corsicana and Mrs. Donna Potts of San Marcus; one grandson, Don Edwards of Corsicana; three great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tues., May 13, 1975
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • w/o Willie Lee McBroom; d/o Richard Marion Martin buried in Oakwood cemetery & Margaret Tabitha Elizabeth (Garvin) Collier-Martin buried in Lone Oak cemetery, Blooming Grove, TX

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Mrs. McBroom

Services were to be held at 2 p.m. today at the Corley Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Maude D. McBroom, who died Tuesday.

She is survived by one daughter, two granddaughters, one grandson, three great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were to be Perry Bass, Pete Hardgrave, Norman Smith, Earl Jones, Norris Hardgrave, and L. J. Martin.

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Sylvester G. Taylor
Jul 31, 1881 - Oct 18, 1970

Taylor Rites

Sylvester Taylor, 89, died Sunday in Twilight Home. He had no survivors.

Funeral services were held Monday at 10 a.m. at Corley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Eugene Wood officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Marvin Wallace, Harold Davidson, Hugh M. Stewart, W. W. McLauchlin, C. M. Gillespie Jr., and H. C. Thorne.

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Otis Madison Tate
Nov 23, 1896 - Dec 12, 1970

Otis Tate Rites Monday

Otis M. Tate died Saturday in Oklahoma City, Okla.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Chapel with interment in Oakwood Cemetery. The rev. Gerald Williamson will officiate.

Surviving is one son, William Posey Tate of Oklahoma City.

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Charles Lee Standifer
Dec 3, 1892 - Dec 11, 1970

Standifer Rites Set Sunday

Charles Lee Standifer, 79, a retired miner, was found dead in the basement of his home at 626 S. 15th Sr. Friday afternoon by a daughter. Coroner Howe French held an inquest and returned a verdict of death due to self-inflicted throat wounds with a straight razor. His family told French and investigating police he had been despondent in recent weeks.

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Corley Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Omer Dement of Dallas will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Gene Ewing with whom he made his home, and Mrs. Katherine Goodart of Los Angeles, Calif.; five sons, Milton and W. A. Standifer of Los Angeles, C. L. Standifer of Ellison Standifer, both of Fresno, Calif., and Bobby G. Standifer, of the U. S. Navy; 10 grandchildren; one brother, W. F. Standifer, Roswell, N. M.; and four sisters, Mrs. Ellen Grant, Mrs. Veda Kiefer, Mrs. Tommie Webb and Mrs. Emma Martin, all of Los Angeles.

Pallbearers will be John Brewer, Ed Nevill, W. L. Ickles, John Loudan, P. W. McClendon and G. A. Wommack.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Dec 13, 1970
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Eunice Elena (Smith) Standifer buried Evergreen Cemetery, Bisbee, AZ; s/o Thomas Anderson Standifer & Ella T. (Smith) Standifer

James Danan Elliott Norton
Oct 8, 1970 - Oct 29, 1970

Norton Rites Saturday at 10 a.m. at Oakwood Cemetery for James E. E. Norton, age three weeks, who died Thursday in Dallas. The rites will be conducted by the Rev. James T. Davis.

Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Norton of Dallas, a brother, Billy Shannon L. Norton of Dallas; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James T. Allen of Pampa, Texas and Mrs. W. E. Norton of Corsicana.

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Everett Bradshaw, Sr.
Oct 12, 1903 - Jul 18, 1970

Bradshaw Rites Set Monday

Everett Bradshaw, formerly of Corsicana died Saturday morning at his home in Houston.

Services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday at Griffin Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Oakwood Cemetery. The Rev. B. J. Grimes will officiate.

Surviving are his wife of Hosuton, three sons, all of Houston, Everett Jr., Gene and Sam, four grandchildren, five sisters, Mrs. Ola Deskin of Corsicana, Mrs. Fae Cates of Irving, Mrs. Mae Melugin of Slaton, Mrs. Georgie Matthews of Muleshoe and Mrs. Hazel Britt of Irving; three brothers, Malcom Bradshaw of Sherman, Cecil Bradshaw of Sacramento, Calif. and Holly Bradshaw of Irving; a stepmother, Mrs. Effie Hendricks of Sherman.

Nephews will be pallbearers.

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Georgie Dell (Shipman) Bradshaw
Apr 5, 1928 - Apr 3, 2010

Georgie Dell Bradshaw, 81, of Bryan passed away April 3, 2010 at her residence. She was born April 5, 1928 to George and Susan Shipman of Knox City. She is survived by her children, Paula Johnson, Kay Roy and husband Larry, Everett Bradshaw and wife Kathy; 14 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren. She is preceded by her parents, 2 sisters,3 brothers and 2 great grandchildren.

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  • Griffin Roughton Funeral Home
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • Oakwood Cemetery, Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX
  • w/o Everett Bradshaw, Jr. married Nov 28, 1946; d/o George F. Shipman & Sarah Ann (Warrell) Shipman

Emma Cameron (Portwood) Hamilton
Jul 20, 1870 - Dec 21, 1970

Hamilton Rites Set Wednesday

Mrs. J. P. Hamilton, 100, died Monday in Memorial Hospital. A native of Kentucky, she had lived in and around Corsicana since 1900. She was a member of the First Methodist Church.

Services have been set for 2 p.m. Wednesday in Corley Funeral Chapel with Dr. H. Lively Brown officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Spruill of Corsicana and Mrs. George Bush of Corsicana; one son, Floyd Hamilton of Simsburg, Conn., a sister, Mrs. W. E. Haley of Amarillo; seven grandchildren, 12 great- grandchildren and ten great-great-grandchildren.

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Hamilton Rites Set Wednesday

Funeral services for Mrs. J. P. Hamilton, 100, will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Corley Funeral Chapel with the Dr. H. Lively Brown officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Mrs. Hamilton died Monday in Memorial Hospital.

She is survived by two daughters, a son, one sister, seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and ten great-great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Clark Butler, Joe York, Earl Joyner, Hubert Joyner, John Rice and Clyde Lytle.

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Emily Jane (Moody) Walker
Dec 30, 1887 - Dec 21, 1970

Walker Rites Set Wednesday

Mrs. Paul B. Walker, 83, Corsicana, Rt. 1, died Monday in Memorial Hospital. A native of Hillsboro, she was formerly employed in Dallas by A. Harris & Co.

She was a member of Flora Chapter No. 794, Order of Eastern Star in Dallas, and Rebekah Lodge No. 63.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. at Corley Funeral Chapel with burial in Oakwood Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, and several nieces and nephews.

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Paul Bird Walker
Jan 23, 1899 - Jul 31, 1974

P. B. Walker

Funeral services will be at 5 p.m. Thursday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Paul B. Walker, 75, who died Wednesday in Corsicana.

He was a native of Navarro County, farmer and rancher, and a member of the Methodist Church.

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

Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Jack (Martha) Hagler of Corsicana; three nephews, Owen Beeman, Harvey Beeman, and Earl Beeman, all of Corsicana; and a niece, Martha Finch of San Rafael, Calif.

Pallbearers include Owen Beeman, C. O. Curington, Rufus Pevehouse, A. E. Schlemmer, Dime Green and Earl Beeman.

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Morris Phillip Mullenix
Jan 18, 1922 - Nov 28, 1970

Mullenix Rites

Morris P. Mullenix, 48, native of Dibrell, Tenn., who had lived most of his life in Corsicana, died Saturday in Memorial Hospital. He was a veteran of World War II.

Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Corley Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Johnnie Williams and the Rev. Leroy Holt officiated. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Jimmie Ruth Mullenix; a brother, Guy Mullenix of Corsicana; five sisters, Mrs. Mable Beatty, Nashville, Tenn.; Mrs. G. W. Brown and Mrs. D. G. Wilcox, both of Ennis; Mrs. G. B. Gillen, Dallas, and Miss Sue Mullenix, San Angelo.

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Alma (Wilson) Gallaway
Feb 1, 1889 - Jun 17, 1970

Mrs. Galloway Dies Wednesday

Mrs. Alma Galloway, mother of Mrs. J. W. Hall of Corsicana died Wednesday in Twilight Home. She was born in Gilmer in 1889, the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. H. C. Wilson.

Services will be Friday at 3:30 p.m. in the Corley Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Ken Haley will officiate. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.

She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. J. W. Hall of Corsicana; a granddaughter, Mrs. Harold Posey of Baton Rouge, La.; two great-grandchildren of Baton Rouge, La.; one sister, Mrs. W. W. Sample of Gilmer; and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be John S. Finch, John Harris Montfort, Hylan Davis, Paul Mitchell and T. L. Carlisle.

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Madeline Frances (Bowlin) Brinkley-Bermodes-Christopher
Aug 27, 1927 - Sep 8, 1970

Christopher Services

Oakwood Cemetery was the site Wednesday at 2 p.m. of graveside rites and burial for Mrs. Madeline Frances Christopher, 43, Frost, who died Tuesday. The Rev. J. C. Bristow officiated.

She is survived by her husband, Charles Christopher, Frist; four sons, Billy Ray Montero, Sunnyvale, Calif., Clifford Bermodes, Lake Tahoe, Calif., Robert Phillip Bermodes, U. S. Army; and two daughters, Mrs. Dovie Hernadez, Modesto, Calif. and Mrs. Barbara Lee Ancheta, Gilray, Calif.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Thurs., Sep 10, 1970
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • Oakwood Cemetery, Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX
  • 1st husband George Irwin Brinkley 2nd husband Domingo Ramiris Bermodes 3rd husband Charles Christopher; d/o Robert Marshall Bowlin & Nora Bell (Austin) Bowlin

Hugh Eugene "Gene" Brown
Sep 29, 1924 - Aug 20, 1970




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Maggie (Weatherspoon) Lofton
Nov 20, 1900 - Jun 17, 1971

Lofton

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday for Mrs. Maggie Lofton, 70, in the Church of the Living God. Bishop C. H. Hunter, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the Good Hope Cemetery, under the direction of Calhoun Funeral Home.

Mrs. Lofton died Thursday in Memorial Hospital.

Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Rosa Harris, Dallas; one brother, Tom Weatherspoon, Terrell, and a number of nieces and nephews.

She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Weatherspoon.

Pallbearers will be Vernon Vaniblus, Roy Faulk, Grady Watkins, Charles Ray Walker, George Mason, and Elane Faulk.

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Theda LaVerne (Hughes) Chavers
Jul 26, 1942 - Oct 16, 1970

Fire Victims' Services Held

FAIRFIELD (Spl.) -   Funeral services were held at Capps Chapel Monday for three Fairfield residents who lost their lives in a fire Friday night.

Theda Laverne Chavers, 28, a special education teacher in the Fairfield Schools, her son Christopher Scott Chavers, 4, and her mother, Mrs. Myrtie Eudora Waits. The Rev. R. F. Tranmer, the Rev. Norman Burks and the Rev. Jack Smith officiated. Interment was at the Bazette Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Roger Steward, Dr. L. L. Bonner, Max Hunter, Frank Peyton, Jr., Warren Awalt and Hugh Bonner.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sun., Oct 25, 1970
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • w/o Joe Harlan Chavers; d/o Lester Webb Hughes & Fern Eudora (Waits) Hughes ( obits says mother Myrtie but she is actually Fern's mother so she would be Theda's grandmother)

Christopher Scott Chavers
Apr 3, 1966 - Oct 16, 1970

FAIRFIELD (Spl.) - Funeral services were held at Capps Chapel Monday for three Fairfield residents who lost their lives in a fire Friday night.

Theda Laverne Chavers, 28, a special education teacher in the Fairfield Schools, her son Christopher Scott Chavers, 4, and her mother, Mrs. Myrtie Eudora Waits. The Rev. R. F. Tranmer, the Rev. Norman Burks and the Rev. Jack Smith officiated. Interment was at the Bazette Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Roger Steward, Dr. L. L. Bonner, Max Hunter, Frank Peyton, Jr., Warren Awalt and Hugh Bonner.

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Myrtie Eudora (Waits) Waits
Oct 12, 1889 - Oct 16, 1970

FAIRFIELD (Spl.) - Funeral services were held at Capps Chapel Monday for three Fairfield residents who lost their lives in a fire Friday night.

Theda Laverne Chavers, 28, a special education teacher in the Fairfield Schools, her son Christopher Scott Chavers, 4, and her mother, Mrs. Myrtie Eudora Waits. The Rev. R. F. Tranmer, the Rev. Norman Burks and the Rev. Jack Smith officiated. Interment was at the Bazette Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Roger Steward, Dr. L. L. Bonner, Max Hunter, Frank Peyton, Jr., Warren Awalt and Hugh Bonner.

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Mary Belle (Heare) Waits
Jun 19, 1926 - Aug 22, 2011

Mary Belle Waits passed away August 22, 2011. Visitation will be at Moore Funeral Home Friday, August 26 from 6pm to 8pm. Services will be held Saturday in the funeral home chapel at 9:30 am. Burial to follow at Bazette Baptist Cemetery in Kerens, Texas at 12:30 pm

Mary Belle was born on June 19, 1926 in Miami, Texas. She was a beloved wife and mother. Mary was a Methodist Sunday school teacher, a Eastern Star member, a girl scout leader, an artist, and the Valedictorian of Mobidie, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her husband Joe Waits and survived by her son Scott Waits and wife Diana; daughters, Susan, Patricia and Kay Waits; 3 nephews and their families; grandchildren, Benjamin Waits, wife Ashley and great grand daughter Abigail Waits, Christopher Waits, Jennifer Waits Sours and husband, Joe.

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  • Moore Funeral Home
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • w/o Joe Winfield Waits; d/o Isaac Wesley Heare & Olive Irene (Reed) Heare

Amos Blair, Jr.
Nov 11, 1921 - Sep 17, 1970

Amos Blair, Jr., 49, died Thursday at the VA hospital in Dallas.

Mr. Blair was a veteran of World War II.

Services will be held today at 1 p.m. at the Silent Grove Baptist Church in the Cheneyboro Community with arrangements by Calhoun Funeral Home.

He is survived by a son, Kenneth Blair of Dallas; three step-children; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Blair, Sr., of Corsicana; three brothers, six sisters and nine step-grandchildren.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sun., Sep 20, 1970
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st wife Marjorie (Williams) Blair (mother of Kenneth) 2nd wife Florence Mae (Ramsire) Blair married Dec 31, 1964; s/o Amos Blair, Sr. & Johnnie (Green) Blair

Amos Blair, Sr.
Feb 14, 1896 - Jun 14, 1972

Amos Blair

CHENNEYSBORO - Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Silent Grove Baptist Church in Chennysboro for Amos Blair, Sr. 76, of Chennysboro who died Wednesday at Memorial Hospital. Rev. E. C. Davis, Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Corsican will officiate and interment will be in the Chennysboro Cemetery. Services will be under the direction of Calhoun Funeral Home, Corsicana.

He was born Feb. 14, 1896 to Rev. and Mrs. Henry Blair Sr. He was a native of Navarro County and a lifelong resident of Cheneyboro Community.

He married the former Miss Johnnie Green in 1916. He was a Deacon at the Silent Grove Baptist Church and a member of the F & AM Masonic Grand Lodge of Streetman.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Johnnie Blair of Chennysboro; six daughters, Mrs. Lena Mae Polk, Miss Everlean Blair, Miss Johnnie Mae Blair, all of Fort Worth, Mrs. Lucille Boyd, Mrs. Jo Ann Wilson, both of Dallas and Mrs. Verna Phillips of Corsicana. Three sons, Raymond Blair, Ezra Blair, both of Dallas and Wesley Blair of Chennysboro Community. Six brothers, John Blair, Benjamin Blair both of Corsicana, Wesley Blair of Dallas, Cleophus Blair, Rev. W. H. Blair both of Fairfield, and Rev. B. C. Blair of Oakland, Calif. A sister, Mrs. Norris Jones of Oakland, Calif.; 20 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be members of the F & A M Masonic Grand Lodge of Streetman.

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Johnnie (Green) Blair
Jul 20, 1899 - Mar 8, 1973

Mrs. Blair

Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Silent Grove Baptist Church in Chenneysboro Community for Mrs. Johnnie Blair, native of Navarro County and lifelong resident of Chennysboro, who died Thursday at her home. Rev. L. I. Sheffield will officiate, and burial will be at Cheneyboro Community Cemetery. Calhoun Funeral Home in Corsicana will direct.

Her husband Amos Blair, Sr., preceded her in death in June 1972.

She was a member of Silent Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include three sons, Wesley Blair of Chennysboro, Ezra Blair of Dallas, and Raymond Blair of Dallas; six daughter, Miss Evelyn Blair, Mrs. Lena Mae Polk, Mrs. Lucille Boyd, Mrs. Johnnie Mae Blair, all of Fort Worth, Mrs. Veran Phillips of Corsicana and Mrs. Jo Ann Wilson of Dallas; a brother, Frank Green, Fairfield; a sister, Mrs. Leddie Green of Corsicana; and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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Hattie Jane (Lassiter) Trull
Sep 19, 1901 - Jul 25, 1970

Mrs. Trull Rites Sunday

Funeral services for Mrs. Hattie Trull, 68, resident of Chatfield, who died Saturday in Memorial Hospital, will be held at 5 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Larry Shanks officiating. Burial will be in the New Chatfield Cemetery.

She was a member of the Baptist Church at Frost.

Surviving are three sons, Richard Trull of Corsicana, Sammy Trull of Kemp, and Jack Davidson of Brownsboro; three daughters, Mrs. Raymond Cantrell of Dallas, Mrs. Charles Cantrell of Mesquite, and Mrs. Robert Simmons of Ennis; 21 grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Claude Thompson of Trinidad, Mrs. E. E. Dickson of Kaufman and Mrs. Lloyd Bates of Chatfield.

Pallbearers will be Webb Ray, Jessie Daniels, W.M. Hopper, H. M. Kirby, George Hodge, and D. R. Kirby.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sun., Jul 26, 1970
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • w/o Leonard Rufus Trull married Oct 29, 1921 buried in Frost cemetery, Frost, TX; d/o William Jefferson "Jeff" Lassiter & Sallie Elizabeth (Hendrix/Harris) Lassiter buried in Kerens cemetery (Jack Davidson is Jack Walte Davidson; s/o Lloyd Singleton Davidson & Callie Rachel (Trull) Davidson buried in Frost cemetery)

Thomas Darrell Smith, Sr.
Jan 30, 1948 - Dec 3, 1970

Wreck Victim Rites Set

ENNIS (Spl) - Thomas Darrell Smith, 22, died Thursday from injuries received in a one-car traffic accident near Weatherford.

He was born Jan. 30, 1948 in Alma, the son of James T. and Betty Jo Jackson Smith. He lived in Alma, Rice and Ennis before moving to Grand Prairie where he was employed by Delta Steel Co. in Dallas.

Surviving are his wife, a son, Thomas D. Smith, Jr.; his father, James T. Smith of Junction City, Kan.; his mother, Mrs. Betty Jo McKinzie of Ennis; his grandmother, Mrs. Annie Jackson of Louisville; four brothers and three sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Bunch Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Chatfield Cemetery.

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John Andrew Butler
Nov 17, 1970 - Nov 18, 1970

Butler Rites Set Friday

John Andrew Butler, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Butler, died Wednesday night in Memorial Hospital.

Graveside rites will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Hamilton Cemetery with Corley Funeral Home directing.

The infant is survived by his parents, a brother, James B. Butler; and grandparents, Robert A. Watson and Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Butler of Corsicana.

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Butler Rites

Graveside rites were held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Hamilton Cemetery for John Andrew Butler, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Butler, who died Wednesday. the Rev. Robert J. Potts officiated. Corley Funeral Home directed.

Surviving besides the parents are a brother, paternal grandparents and maternal grandfather.

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Alvis Ewing Wright
Nov 8, 1895 - Sep 10, 1970

Euin Wright Dies In Waco

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the First Methodist Church in Mexia for Euin Wright of Tehuacana, who died Thursday in Hillcrest Hospital in Waco.

He is survived by his wife of Tehuacana; a son, Bob Wright of Mexia; two grandsons; and other relatives including a sister-in-law, Mrs. Cleda Wright of Corsicana.

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Emmett Justin Dunlap
Dec 21, 1879 - Jun 23, 1970

E. J. Dunlap Dies Tuesday

E. J. Dunlap, 90, died Tuesday at his home in Retreat. He was a retired city employee and a member of the Knights Pythias Lodge.

Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Corley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Joe Evans officiating. Graveside services will follow at Hamilton Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife; three daughters, Mrs. E. C. Feuerbacher of Houston, Mrs. F. B. Middleton of Smithville and Mrs. J. A. Fowler of Retreat; one brother, Lee Dunlap of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

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Carrie Ophelia Elizabeth (Drinkuth) Dunlap
Feb 21, 1893 - Sep 27, 1977

Mrs. Dunlap

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. E. J. Dunlap, 84, resident of Retreat who died Tuesday at her residence.

The Rev. Eugene Wood will officiate, with burial following at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.

She was a native of Arkansas and lived in Retreat 15 years.

Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. J. A. Fowler of Retreat, Mrs. E. B. Middleton of Fort Worth, and Mrs. E. C. Feuerbacher of Houston, nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Walter Gaston of Eldon, Mo.

Grandsons will be pallbearers.

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Samuel Barnes Werner, Sr.
Jul 5, 1889 - Mar 20, 1970





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Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 p.m. at the First Methodist Church for Sam B. Werner who died Friday in Memorial Hospital. The rites were conducted by the Rev. Lively Brown with interment in Rest Haven Memorial Park.

Survivors include his wife, one son, one brother and one sister.

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Arlie Donald Williams
Aug 24, 1915 - May 15, 1970

A. D. Williams Dies in Dallas

Arlie D. Williams died this morning at Baylor Hospital in Dallas and funeral services are pending at Griffin Funeral Home.

He is survived by his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Anita Odom of Corsicana; Mrs. Oleta DeRusha of Arlington, and Mrs. Arline Melton of Corsicana; mother, Mrs. Lily Majors of Lufkin; two brothers, Clarence Williams of Lufkin and J. S. Majors of Dallas; four sisters, Mmes. Nick Brummit of Dallas, Ed Sloat of Silsbee, Katie Mower of Albuquerque, N. M., and Grace Elder of Corsicana; two grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

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Williams Rites

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Griffin Funeral Chapel for Arlie Williams, who died Friday morning at Baylor Hospital in Dallas. The rites will be conducted by the Rev. James McKee, with interment in Rest Haven Memorial Park.

Survivors include his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Anita Odom of Corsicana, Mrs. Oleta DeRusha of Arlington, and Mrs. Arline Melton of Corsicana; three brothers, Rufus Williams of Wells, Texas, J. S. Mageors of Dallas, and Clarence Williams of Lufkin; his mother, Mrs. Lily Mageors of Lufkin; four sisters, Mrs. Nick Brummitt of Dallas, Mrs. Ed Shoat of Silsbee, Mrs. Katy Mower of Albuquerque, N. M., and Grace Elder of Corsicana; two grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be R. M. Drain, Jr., Troy Green, Kenneth Johnston, Jake Davis, Otis Dunagan and Brown Spurlock.

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Doil Lemuel Coley
Sep 24, 1923 - Nov 11, 1977

Doil Coley

Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Doil Coley, 54, resident of Corsicana, who died Friday at the Temple Veterans Administration Hospital.

The Rev. Leroy Reaves will officiate, with burial following at Resthaven Memorial Park.

Survivors include his wife of Corsicana, two daughters, Mary Jean Weaver of Des Moines, Iowa and Mrs. Darlene Warren of Runnells, Iowa; a step-son, John McAdam of Corsicana; a step-daughter, Mrs. Susan Purifoy of Irving; six grandchildren, five brothers, Truman F. Coley of San Antonio, Charles Coley and Howard Coley both of Corsicana, Newton Coley of Lewisville, and Kenneth Coley, Angleton; two sisters, Mrs. Frankie Jo Burnes of Dallas and Mrs. Gene Szenasy of Lewisville.

Pallbearers are Maynard Phillips, J. R. McClain, William Brewer, Rozi Ross, Don Donaho and Charles Slate.

Honorary pallbearers are C. O. Golden, Alvin Hurt, Paul Holloway, Tommy Watkins, and Bobby Joe Thompson.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sun., Nov 13, 1977
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st wife Mary Ella (Johnson) Coley-Toms married Feb 2, 1946 2nd wife Ethel Beatrice (Williams) McAdams-Dortch-Coley married Dec 19, 1973; s/o Truman Frances Coley & Sally Joe (Wilson) Coley

Hattie Bell (Pavillard) Albritton-Elderbrook-Bonn
Dec 9, 1896 - Mar 29,1970

Services Set For Mrs. Bonn

Mrs. Hattie Bell Bonn, 73, of Corsicana died Sunday in a Fort Worth hospital. She had been making hre home with her only survivor, a son, Earl Albritton of Fort Worth.

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

She was a member of the Methodist Church.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., Mar 30, 1970
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1sth husband Cullen Columbus "Cull" Albritton 2nd husband Frederick Elderbrook 3rd husband unknown Bonn; d/o Calvin C. Pavillard & Josie (Tirey) Pavillard

Howard B. Coley
Nov 20, 1925 - Sep 9, 2022

Howard Coley has slipped the surly bonds of Earth and touched the face of God. At 9:15am on September 9, 2022, Howard entered his Heavenly home having lived his life to the fullest and cramming 96 years of stories, life and love into his time on Earth.
Born on November 20, 1925, in Corbet, Howard lived in the Corsicana area most of his life. After finishing high school, Howard joined the war efforts in 1943 as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne. He participated in Operation Market Garden after Normandy invasion, spearheading the Allied liberation of Europe.
After the war, Howard worked in Saudi Arabia as part of the pipelining team that built the Trans-Arabian pipeline. He returned to Corsicana in 1950 and married the love of his life, Joyce Deming, in 1951. He raised his family in Corsicana, owning several different businesses throughout his working years.
Howard was preceded in death by "his bride" Joyce, sons Charles Howard and David Edmund, and granddaughter Amy Argersinger. He is survived by daughter and son-in-law Luann (Coley) and Ray Argersinger, daughter-in-law Dawn Coley, grandchildren Sadie (Coley) and James Jordan, Jonah and Samantha Coley, and Adam and Chrissy Argersinger, and great grandson Krew David Coley.

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Sammie Joe Dunagan
Aug 26, 1923 - Jan 29, 1982
 
Joe Dunagan
Funeral services for Joe Dunagan, 58, of Mansfield, who died in a Fort Worth hospital, at 6:55 p.m., Friday, January 29, were held at 2 p.m., Sunday, January 31, in the Central Baptist Church of Mansfield with interment following in Prairie Grove Cemetery at Emmett, Texas. Rev. Sam Rowlett and Rev. J. T. Davis officiated.  Blessing-McInnis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers were Gilbert Chaney, Charlie Hyles, Brice Cottongame, Robert Cottongame, Kenneth Dunagan and Paul Dunagan.
Dunagan was born August 26, 1923 in Emmett, Texas, the son of Callie Bayward and Audie Nora Shuttleworth Dunagan and married Mary Ethel Cottongame, January 7, 1947 in Hillsboro. He was a member of Central Baptist Church of Mansfield, a veteran of W. W. II, and a security guard for Crow Developers. He was a former policeman and police chief of Mansfield.
Survivors include his wife, Ethel Dunagan of Mansfield; son, Lyndon Morgan Dunagan of Mansfield; daughter, Gracie Jones of Edgewood; mother, Audie Dunagan of Corsicana; two brothers, Curtis Dunagan of Bryan and Otis Dunagan of Corsicana; two brothers, Curtis Dunagan of Bryan and Otis Dunagan of Corsicana; five sisters, Ura Hambrick of Olney, Della Mae Guinn of Graham, Vivian French of Irving, Maudie King of Corsicana and Vera Baker of Lubbock; and four grandchildren.

Mansfield News-Mirror; Thur., Feb 4, 1982; Page 7

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Jewell (Rawlinson) Cook
Sep 13, 1908 - Mar 15, 1971

Cook Rites Set Tuesday

Mrs. Jewel Cook, 62, 408 S. 24th St., died earl Monday in Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Kerens.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the Griffin Funeral Chapel with the Rev. George Heath of Dallas officiating. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park.

She is survived by her husband, Willie Cook, Corsicana; one daughter, Mrs. George Rawson, Corsicana; one grandson, Joe Cranford, Corsicana; one sister, Mrs. J. O. Sheppard, Stephenville; one brother, Doyle Rawlinson, Corsicana; and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be F. C. Vickery, Joe Cranford, L. W. Barlow, Marvin White, R. W. Phinney and Wayne Cook.

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Curtis Claude Wood
Apr 17, 1920 - May 30, 1971



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Wood
Funeral services were at 4 p.m. Monday at Corley Funeral Chapel for Curtis C. Wood, 51, who was fatally shocked in a power line mishap Sunday. The Rev. J. T. Ayers officiated. Burial was in Resthaven Memorial Park.

A 25-year-employe of Texas Power & Light Company as a serviceman, he is survived by his widow; one son, his mother, one brother, one sister and a granddaughter.

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Carter Coleman Speed
May 2, 1910 - Jul. 3, 1971

Speed

Word was received Friday by Porter Speed, 1439 W. 6th Ave., of the death of his brother Carter C. Speed, of Sacramento, Calif., on July 3 Salem, Ore., while he was on a trailer caravan tour.

Mr. Speed was a retired Army brigadier general and had retired as a teacher in January this year. A graduate of Corsicana High School, he played football under Coach Johnny Pierce.

Surviving in addition to the Corsicana brother is another brother, Tim Speed, Greely, Colo.; his widow and two children.

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Ernestine Ivy
Dates unknown

Ivy

Graveside services for Ernestine Ivy, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Ivy of Corsicana will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Modrall Cemetery.

Father A. J. Merkel will officiate under the direction of Corley Funeral Home.

Survivors include the infant's parents; one brother, Don Ivy, Jr., and one sister, Christina, both of Corsicana; the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Grizzell of Baldwin Hills, Calif. and Mrs. Mary Case of Highland Park, Calif.

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Donna Faye Armstrong
Nov 5, 1960 - Aug 7, 1971

Armstrong rites were to be held Monday at 2 p.m. at Modrall Cemetery for Donna Armstrong, 10, of Rice, a native of Mexia who died Saturday. The Rev. Lynn Hitt was to officiate.

She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Trudie Armstrong of Rice; one sister, Debra Gail Chapman, of Rice; grandfather, B. K. Chapman of Rice; two aunts, Mrs. John B. Causey of Dallas and Mrs. Sudie Chapman of Rice, and several cousins.

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Nona Beatrice (Morman) Phillips
Jun 10, 1914 - Mar 28, 1971

Phillips Rites Set Today

Funeral services were to be today in Houston for Mrs. Nona Morman Phillips, 56, who died there Saturday following a residence of 30 years. She was the daughter of Mrs. Tom Morman of Corsicana.

Graveside rites and burial will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at Resthaven Memorial Park with the Rev. Gene Gardner officiating. Griffin Funeral Home will conduct.

She is survived by her husband, Buck Phillips, Houston; two daughters, Misses Susan and Sandra Phillips, Houston; her mother, Mrs. Morman; and two brothers, Charles Morman, Dallas, and Jack Morman, Sweetwater.

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Carrie Beatrice (Sharpley) Brown
Feb 23, 1905 - Jan 29, 1971

Brown Rites

Mrs. Carrie Beatrice Brown, 64, Texas City, former Corsicana resident, died Friday in a Texas City hospital.

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Griffin Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bruce Hibbitt officiating. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park.

She is survived by three sons, Billy Ross Brown, Mesquite, George S. Brown, Jr., LaMarque, and Curtis S. Brown, U. S. Navy; one daughter, Mrs. Chloe Bowers, Big Spring, and 12 grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Ray Dean Gordon, Charles Gleason Veso, Dennis Brown, Sam Briggs, Ronald Lee and Thomas Baumgartner.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sun., Jan 31, 1971
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • w/o George W. Brown, Sr. buried in Oakwood cemetery; d/o David M. Sharpley & Carrie/Blanche (Holloway) Sharpley

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Brown Rites

Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Griffin Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Carrie Beatrice Brown, 64, Texas City, who died there Friday. She was a former Corsicana resident. The Rev. Bruce Hibbitt officiated. Burial was in the Resthaven Memorial Park.

Surviving are three sons, one daughter, and 12 grandchildren.

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Billy Ross Brown
Apr 14, 1935 - Feb 4, 1975

Billy R. Brown

Services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at the Griffin Funeral Home Chapel for Billy R. Brown, 39, resident of Garland, who was killed in an industrial accident Tuesday night in Garland.

Burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Park in Corsicana. Corsicana Masons will be in charge of the graveside services. He was a member of the Corsicana Masonic Lodge.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Peggy Brown of Garland; five daughters, Misses Cindy Brown, Cheri Brown, Joannie Brown, and Jill Brown all of Corsicana, and Miss Lisa Fraley of Garland; two brothers, Curtis Brown of Garland, and George Brown of Texas City; a sister, Mrs. Chloa Bowers of San Diego, Calif.; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers include Charles Griffin Vess, Raydene Gorden, Bobby Clark, Joe Kirk, Johnny Patterson, Bob Foley, Melvin Haygood, and Buddy McGraw.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Feb 6, 1975
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • 1st wife Sandra Lou Brown (Chenoweth) Brown 2nd wife Peggy Ozell (Kendall) Fraley-Gorden-Brown; s/o George W. Brown, Sr. & Carrie Beatrice (Sharpley) Brown

Milford Dayton Shook, Sr.
Feb 28, 1902 - Jul 21, 1971

Shook

Funeral services for Milford D. Shook, 69, are to be today at 3:30 p.m. in Emmanuel Baptist Church with the Rev. James McBee officiating. Burial is to be in Resthaven Memorial Park under the direction of Corley Funeral Home.

Shook died Wednesday in Memorial Hospital. He had been a resident of Corsicana for several years and was a member of the Baptist Church.

He is survived by his widow, Ida Shook of Corsicana; a daughter, Mrs. Joe Baumgartner of Corsicana; a son, J. B. Shook of Garland; two granddaughters, Anelie Shook and Denise Shook, both of Corsicana; a grandson, Jim Shook of Garland; three brothers, A. O. Shook of Atlanta, Ga., O. J. Shook, Jr. of Little Rock, Ark., and Glen Shook of Wichita, Kan.; and a sister, Mrs. Selma Crook of Montecello, Ark.

Pallbearers are to be Lee Lambert, Jessie Richards, Charles Shoemaker, Bill Nutt, Lloyd Averitt, Calvin Barron, Clifton Barron, Paul Rash and Bill Turner.

The Bible Reader Sunday School Class of the Emmanuel Baptist Church will be honorary pallbearers.

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Roy Ransom Jones
Sep 27, 1911 - Dec 27, 1971

Roy Jones

Services for Roy R. Jones are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday in Westminister Presbyterian Church with Rev. Kenneth Boatman and Rev. Bill Wilson officiating.

Masonic Rites will be conducted at the graveside in Resthaven Memorial Park in Corsicana.

Jones, 60, died Monday in Memorial Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Eureka, a former oil pumper and a member of the Eureka Methodist Church.

Survivors include his widow of Eureka; two daughters, Mrs. Chip Curington of Ennis, Mrs. Don Pederson of Burlingame, Calif.; one son, Bill Jones of Austin; four grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. A. F. Reed, Mrs. B. H. Murry and Mrs. Vernon Ray, all of Corsicana and Mrs. H. J. Kent of Waxahachie; four brothers, W. L. Jones of Luling, J. H. Jones of Devine, H. I. Jones of Longview and R. E. Jones of Eureka.

Pallbearers will include Minor Wallace, George Anderson, Robert Sparks, Paul Watson, Eugene Harwell and Charles Helms.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tues., Dec 28, 1971
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Cleo Edward (Stewart) Jones married Nov 15, 1933; s/o Columbus Lee Jones & Mazilla Ann "Lillie" (Edgar) Jones

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Roy Jones

Funeral services were to be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Westminister Presbyterian Church for Roy R. Jones, who died Monday in Memorial Hospital. The Rev. Kenneth Boatman and the Rev. Bill Wilson were to officiate.

Burial was to be in Resthaven Memorial Park under the direction of Corley Funeral Home, with graveside rites by Masons.

Jones, an oil pumper, was a life-long resident of Eureka and a member of the Eureka Methodist Church.

Surviving are his widow of Eureka, two daughters, a son, four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, four sisters, and four brothers.

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Cleo Edward (Stewart) Jones
Sep 23, 1913 - Jul 8, 2008

Mrs. Cleo Jones, 94, of Corsicana passed away July 8, 2008. She was born September 23, 1913 to Mr. James Stewart and Mrs. Mary Etta Stewart in Eureka, Texas. Cleo married Roy R. Jones in Corsicana Nov. 15, 1933

Cleo lived all of her life in Navarro, County except for fifteen years in Freer, Texas. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and homemaker. She was known throughout the community and highly regarded for her seamstress talents. Cleo was respected and admired by those who knew her. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a member of the former Pink Ladies Auxiliary. While putting herself last, she was a very dependable and reliable individual with highest expectations for her children's college education.

A visitation will take place from 6:00 PM to 8:00 Pm Thursday at Corley Funeral Home. The funeral service is 2:00 PM Friday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Steve Moss officiating.

Pallbearers are: Chip Curington, David Phinney, Curtis Jones, Brad Jones, Lt. Chris Pedersen, and Rusty Jones. Honorary Pallbearers are: Andy Curington, Cody Jones, Dustin Jones, Garret Jones, Andrew Curington, Calvin Phinney, Jett Pedersen, Kyle Pedersen and Roy Taylor Jones.

Survivors are: Daughters and Son-in-law Linda Pedersen of Corsicana, and Becky and Chip Curington of Corsicana, Grandchildren and their spouses are: Kyle Pedersen of Stockbridge, VT, Lt. Chris and Molly Pedersen of Orange Park, FL, Lauren and David Phinney of College Station, Andy and Crystal Curington of Hewitt, Curtis and Terri Jones of Bellville, and Brad and Janet Jones of Cypress. Nine Great-Grandchildren, One Great-Great-Grandson, numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death are: Parents, Husband, Son: Billy Brown and his wife Kay Jones, Granddaughter: Lisa Jones, Brother: Oliver Stewart, Sisters: Beulah Stewart, Pearl Jones, Mildred Stewart, Minnie Fullwood, and Ida Mae Land.

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  • Corley Funeral Home
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • Resthaven Memorial Park, Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX
  • w/o Roy Ransom Jones married Nov 15, 1933; d/o James Alexander Stewart & Mary Ella (Tekell) Stewart

George Wayne Bernsen
Jul 23, 1939 - Mar 28, 2024
 
Wayne Bernsen of Corsicana passed away at the age of 84 and was reunited with his wife Rita on March 28, 2024. Wayne was born on July 23,1939 in Corpus Christi, TX and was 1 of 6 siblings born to parents George and Lydia Bernsen.
Wayne married Rita Farmer of Corsicana on May 20, 1967, and had one child, Darryl Bernsen. Wayne and Rita purchased 100 acres of farmland outside of Corsicana in Angus in 1971 where they lived for 33 years before moving back to town in 2004. Wayne worked for Corsicana Welding for many years until he retired.
He is survived by son Darryl Bernsen, daughter- in -law Shannon Bernsen, grandkids Derek, Kelsi, and Bret, brothers David Bernsen, Mike Bernsen, sister Kathleen Trial, and dozens of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded by his loving wife of 56 years Rita Bernsen, parents George and Lydia Bernsen, brothers Calvin Bernsen, and Richard Bernsen.

A Memorial Service will be held at Lonestar Cowboy Church of Navarro County on April 27,2024 at 11:00.

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Sanders Parkham Tyner
Mar 17, 1899 - Feb 26, 1976

S. P. Tyner

Graveside services for Samuel Parkman Tyner, 78, of Austin will be at 4 p.m. tomorrow at Prairie Point Cemetery.

Tyner, a 45 year resident of Austin is survived by one brother, Chris Tyner of Austin and one sister, Lydia Watt of Midland.

Services are under the direction of Paschal Funeral Home in Kerens.

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Donna Rishelle Conklin
B&D Mar 22, 1976

Donna Conklin
Danna Conklin

Graveside services were at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Prairie Point Cemetery for Danna Histell Conklin and Donna Rischelle Conklin, twin infant daughters of Cliff and Jackie Conklin of Miami Beach, Fla.

The twins died Monday in Miami Beach.

The Rev. B. W. Johnson officiated. Arrangements were with Corley Funeral Home.

Other survivors include grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Fade of Corsicana.

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Danna Histell Conklin
B&D Mar 22, 1976

Donna Conklin
Danna Conklin

Graveside services were at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Prairie Point Cemetery for Danna Histell Conklin and Donna Rischelle Conklin, twin infant daughters of Cliff and Jackie Conklin of Miami Beach, Fla.

The twins died Monday in Miami Beach.

The Rev. B. W. Johnson officiated. Arrangements were with Corley Funeral Home.

Other survivors include grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Fade of Corsicana.

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Leonard Frederick Crabb
May 28, 1912 - Sep 2, 1976

L. F. Crabb

HUBBARD - Services for Leonard F. Crabb, 64, of Waco were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Eubanks Funeral Chapel with the Rev. J. O. Lawler of Grand Prairie officiating. Burial was in Resthaven Memorial Park, Corsicana.

He died Thursday at Hillcrest Hospital in Waco.

He was a barber in Corsicana for several years after retiring from military service. He had lived in Waco the past four years.

He is survived by two sons, Charles Crabb of Mansfield and Frederick Crabb of California; two brothers, Walter Crabb of Alice and Bobby Crabb of Houston; and four grandchildren.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Sun., Sep 5, 1976
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • WWII Veteran
  • 1st wife Willie Mae (Emmons) Crabb 2nd wife Vera Fay (Burkholder) Crabb married May 6, 1961 3rd wife Elsie Bernice (Free) Bell-Winsor-Crabb married Feb. 28, 1975; s/o David Marion Crabb & Cammie (Sanders) Crabb

Samuel Kibbe "Sam" Joyce
Dec 30, 1915 - Sep 16, 1976

Sam Joyce

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Sam K. Joyce, 68, resident of Corsicana, who died Thursday in Memorial Hospital. Burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Park.

He was a native of Fletcher, Okla. and had lived in Corsicana three years.

He was also a retired Dallas fireman and served in the Air Force during World War II.

Survivors include his widow Mrs. Sam K. Joyce of Corsicana; a brother, Walter R. Joyce of Albuquerque, N.M.; step-mother, Mrs. Flossie Joyce of Fletcher and a number of nieces and nephews.

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Sam Joyce

Services for Sam W. Joyce, 60, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Wesley A. Howard will officiate with burial following at Resthaven Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Joe Montgomery, Richard Machina, Jim Burns, Roger Kenneman and Chief Ewing Parrish and Chief Smith Patrick of the Dallas Fire Department.

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Richard Shirley Hill
Jun 3, 1902 - Nov 18, 1976

R. S. Hill

Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Corley Funeral Chapel for Richard S. Hill, 74, of Corsicana, who passed away Thursday at his residence. The Rev. Harold Lansford will officiate. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park.

A native of Manor, Texas, Hill had lived in Corsicana for 20 years. He was a retired auditor for the federal government, and for the Jack A. Castor Accounting firm of Dallas.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Richard Hill of Corsicana; by one niece, Mrs. Shirley Lynn Patrick of Winnsboro; by one nephew, John A. Hill Jr., of Dallas; by one great-niece, Holly Patrick of Winnsboro; by a great-nephew, Wade Patrick of Winnsboro; and by one sister-in-law, Mrs. John Hill of Dallas.

Pallbearers will be Jack Castor, E. A. Strange Jr., Dr. J. H. Keller Jr., John B. Redden, Paul Mackey and Michael Patrick.

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Mark Inman Nicholson
Jun 27, 1959 - Apr 19, 2023

Mark I. Nicholson, 63, of Blooming Grove passed away April 19, 2023, at his residence. A visitation was held on Thursday, April 27 at Corley Funeral Home. Funeral services followed in the Magnolia Chapel with Dr. Darren Heil officiating. Interment was in Frost Cemetery.

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George Ross "Skeeter" Edwards
Jan 29, 1938 - Apr 26, 2023

George (Skeeter) Ross Edwards joined his Savior and his loved ones in heaven on April 26, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kieffer & Pauline Edwards; brothers, Walter and James; son Andy Edwards; and numerous other beloved family members.

George is survived by his wife, Dixie; sister Patsy Hewett; children Terry Edwards and Denise; Amy Elrod and Tommy; Grandchildren Monica Arabie and David; Caleb Moore and Laura; Andy Kludy and Katie; Hayden Elrod and Ashley; Toby Edwards; and great-grandchildren Nicollette, Evangeline, Genevieve, John Paul, James, Vivienne, and Alexandria Arabie; Jack and Leighton Moore; Mia and Hunter Kludy; Callen and Aria Elrod; and a multitude of beloved nieces and nephews.

George was born in Marfa and lived in West Texas until the family moved to Johnson City when he was 8 years old. George graduated high school in Johnson City and graduated college from Southwest Texas (now Texas State) in 1962. George continued his education and earned a master's degree from Sam Houston in 1968 and a mid-management certification for principals from UT Tyler in 1983. He met his wife Dixie at college; they married in 1962 and had three children. He joined the National Guard upon entering college, served all through college and was honorably discharged in 1967. He spent his professional life as an educator in Texas for 33 years, first as a Coach and later as a Principal. After retiring, George continued his lifetime of service through his church and charitable activities. He was a deacon for 51 years. He drove the bus for the FBC Kerens bus ministry. He was the Kerens coordinator for Meals on Wheels from 1998 to 2019. He assisted with Vacation Bible School almost every year since 1969. And in 2019, the Kerens Chamber of Commerce awarded him (and Dixie) with Kerens Citizens of the Year.

As a lifelong coach, George loved sports. Every year while he was coaching, he would pull his children out of school and take them to Austin for the Texas Basketball State Championship tournament. Even after he moved into administration, he continued to attend high school sporting events and support the Bobcats, even acting as the football announcer for many years. He also loved going to his grandchildren's sporting events, from pee wee sports all the way to the Texas Boys Baseball State Championship tournament and the College World Series. For several years, he would take his grandsons to opening day for the Texas Rangers. After all his grandchildren "retired" from organized sports, he then got to start over and go to his great grandchildren's sporting events.

George also loved to play games with his family and friends. Domino games, card games, party games, whatever, if the question "Who wants to play...?" was asked, his answer was always "ME".

Every summer, grandkids would get to spend a week's vacation at Granddad's home. Grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews were all welcome for the week of Vacation Bible School. At all family events, George loved to get out the pencil and ruler and measure all the children's heights. There is a special door in the family room where heights have been recorded since 1996.

George touched the lives of countless people over the years. He was always available whenever needed; for family, friends, students, or anyone in need. In any circumstance, he was ready with appropriate action, be it an encouraging word, a prayer, or a helping hand.

Friends and family are invited to a memorial service on Saturday, April 29th at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church Kerens, TX, 200 SW 2nd St. Kerens, TX 75144.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent in George's name to First Baptist Church Kerens TX, PO Box 219, Kerens, TX 75144 for the Vacation Bible School snacks fund or Bus Ministry fund. Online donations can be made at https://fbckerens.churchcenter.com/giving.
Paschal Funeral Home

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Betty Jean (Olsen) Beamon
Jan 20, 1931 - Apr 12, 2023

Betty Jean Beamon went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 12th. She was 92.
Betty was born on January 20, 1931 in Corsicana, Texas to Holman Ole & Lila May Olsen. She attended Corsicana schools & graduated in May of 1949.
She married Blair Beamon, Jr. in November of 1949 and they moved often for Blair's job with Southwestern Bell. Blair & Betty had 2 daughters, Becki & Debbie, and eventually moved back to Corsicana to raise the girls.
After the girls started school Betty worked at the Corsicana Daily Sun for many years.
Betty was a devoted Christian, wife, Mom, Grandmom & great-grandmother. She loved cooking & visiting, anything to let people know they were special to her. Her favorite times were those when her house was full of family, with a table packed with food, and another table just for desserts. Her sweet tea, coconut & pecan pies and many other wonderful homemade foods are family treasures.
In later years she loved getting calls, pictures and visits from her great grandchildren.
Blair & Betty were married for 46 years. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Blair; daughter, Becki Robinson, parents Holman & Lila Olsen, son-in-law, Barney Gaines & sister, Joyce Ross.
She leaves behind: daughter, Debbie Gaines, sister: Glendene Acock & brothers: Ole, Darrell & James, son-in-law, Johnny Robinson, grandchildren: Chad & wife Donnita Robinson, Justin and wife Kassie Gaines, Nathan and wife Lacie Gaines, DeDe and husband Dustin Hulett, and Whitney and husband Clint McHenry, and 13 sweet great-grands: Audrey, Emily, Haden & Pierson Robinson, Brogan & Pace Hulett, Blair & Leddy Gaines, Luke & Lilah Gaines, & Finn, Liam, & Evy McHenry.
Pallbearers are: Chad & Haden Robinson, Justin & Nathan Gaines, Dustin Hulett & Clint McHenry. Honorary pallbearer is Pierson Robinson.
Visitation will be held at 12:00 at Westhill Church of Christ, followed by a service at 1:00 pm on, Tuesday,

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Bobbie/Barbara Carey
1926 - 1976

Mrs. Bobbie Carey

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. Bobbie Martin Carey, 49, Plano, who died Sunday. The Rev. E. A. Jordan officiated. Burial was in Resthaven Memorial Park here.

A native of Prairie Hill, Limestone County, she had lived in Plano three years.

Surviving are her husband W. E. Carey, Chicago, Ill.; two sons, William E. and Richard E. Carey, both of Plano; two daughters, Nancy Lynn Carey and Mrs. Patricia Paschal, both of Plano; one grandson, Christopher Carey, Plano; her mother, Mrs. John Daily of Mexia; three brothers, John Martin of Malakoff; Emmett Martin of Houston and Billy Martin of Porterville, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Louise Lindley of Athens and Mrs. Verita Little of Houston; and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers include William McKie, Jim Sewell, Milton Haynie, Glenn Kelly and Jim Siwinski.

 Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., May 3, 1976
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • ( I am unable to find a death certificate for her-her marker in Resthaven says Barbara Carey, obit says Bobbie)

Edgar Lee Ward, Sr.
Jan 18, 1896 - Aug 16, 1976

Edgar Ward

Services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Edgar L. Ward, 80, of Corsicana who died Monday in Memorial Hospital. The Rev. Uriah Stegman will officiate and burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery.

Ward was a native of Itasca and a retired employe of Oil City Iron Works. He was a member of St. Luke's Methodist Church and a veteran of World War I.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Clara Ward, Corsicana; five sons, Buddy Ward, Corsicana, Edgar Lee Ward Jr., and J. D. Ward, both of Arlington, Bob Ward, Austin, and Virgil Moore, Breckenridge; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Beamon, Corsicana and Mrs. Geome Roxborough, New Orleans; 21 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Jim Ellett, Curtis Williams, Ernest Jones, S. B. Nowell, Buck Copeland, Jeff Webb, L. H. Vaughan and John Norwood.

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Roy Edwin Walker
Apr 19, 1898 - Jan 1, 1976

R. E. Walker

Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Griffin Funeral Home Chapel for Roy Edwin Walker, 77, resident of Rt. 1, Purdon, who died last night at Memorial Hospital. Burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Park.

Survivors include a son, Ernest Dale Walker of El Paso; three daughters, Mrs. W. C. Gunn Jr. and Mrs. C. H. Berry Jr. both of Pursley, and Mrs. Alan Brown of Bakersfield, Calif.; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, a brother, Ira Walker of Arlington, two sisters, Mrs. A. L. Freeze of Corsicana and Mrs. Jack Garner of Dawson.

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Doris Marie (Roney) Odom
Oct 5, 1919 - Feb  10, 1976

Mrs. Odom

Services are pending at Corley Funeral Home for Mrs. James Odom, 56, resident of Corsicana, who died Tuesday in Dallas.

Survivors include her husband of Corsicana, her mother, Mrs. C. E. Roney of Corsicana; a sister, Mrs. Ed Burnett of Lancaster; a brother, Bill Roney of Dallas; and a number of nieces and nephews.

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Mrs. Odom

Services were to be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the Corley Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. James Odom, 56, resident of Corsicana, who died Tuesday in Dallas. The Rev. David Hale will officiate and burial will be at Resthaven Cemetery.

Pallbearers for the services are Mike Roney, Sam Maynard, Gene Burnett, Ed Pollard, Charles Jackson, and Mack Jackson.

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Fannie (Burt) Carroll
Jul 9, 1875 - Jan 9, 1971

Carroll Rites

Funeral services for Mrs. A. H. Carroll, 95, who died Saturday in Memorial Hospital, were held Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Corley Funeral Chapel. Dr. H. Lively Brown officiated. Burial was in the Alligator Cemetery with grandsons as pallbearers.

She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Rube Bennett, Miss Retta Carroll and Mrs. Roark Montgomery, Sr., all of Corsicana; three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

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James Buckalew "Buck" Williamson
May 6, 1894 - Feb. 15, 1971

J. B. Williams Dies Monday

KERENS (Spl) - James Buck Williams, 74, retired oil field worker, died Monday in Memorial Hospital. A longtime Kerens resident, he was a member of the Baptist church.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Paschal Funeral Chapel here with the Rev. Floyd Kendall pastor of the Round Prairie Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Long Prairie cemetery.

He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Billie Mae McClary of Dallas and Mrs. Annie Maxine Allen of Cincinnati, Ohio, one sister, Mrs. Virgie McCaskill of Pineville, La.; one brother, Charlie Williams of California; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Notes:

  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Tues., Feb. 16, 1971
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Margorie "Margie" (Washburn) Williamson & Lillian Beonto "Bea" (Hill) Williamson; s/o William Buckalew Williamson & Nancy (Anderson) Williamson

Robert Allen "Bobby" Williams
Aug 16, 1931 - Apr 29, 1970

Bobby Williams Of Bazette Dies

Bobby Williams, 38, a native of Bazette, died Wednesday at Memorial Hospital. An employe of Hand's Furniture, he was a member of the Church of God.

Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the First Pentecostal Church of God with the Rev. B. W. Johnson and the Rev. William W. Bryant officiating. Interment was in Hamilton Cemetery.

Williams is survived by his wife of Corsicana; two sons, Robert Dewayne and Rex Allen, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Williams and the Rev. David Williams; two sisters, Mrs. Hudine Sykes and Mrs. Chesley Patterson, nieces and nephews, all of Corsicana.

Pallbearers included Willie Sims, Charles Young, Joseph Ray York, J. D. Young, Hubert French and David Hand.

Corley directed.

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Willie Oscar Caffy
Sep 12, 1898 - Aug 14, 1970

W. O. Caffy

Funeral services are scheduled here Saturday at 10:30 a.m. for W. O. Caffy.

They will be held at Corley Funeral Chapel. Caffy died Thursday in Houston.

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Caffy Rites

Funeral services were held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. for W. O. Caffy, who died Thursday in Houston.

The rites were held at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Johnny Ramsey officiating and interment in Hamilton Cemetery.

Surviving are a sister, Mrs. J. W. Thurston of Houston; two nieces, Mrs. H. I. McHugh and Mrs. H. L. Lucious of Houston.

Pallbearers were Walter Stewart, Morris Bodily, Marvin White, Ted Gray, Henry Slate and Elmer Stewarty.

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Casey Richard "Dee" Carter
Aug 14, 1891 - Apr 2, 1970

Dee Carter Dies Thursday

Dee Carter, 78, a native of Alabama died at his residence here Thursday. He had been a resident of Corsicana for 51 years, and was a member of the Church of Christ. He was a furniture salesman.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Corley Chapel with interment in Hamilton Cemetery. The rites will be conducted by J. Lethal Roberts.

Survivors include his wife of Corsicana; two daughters, Mrs. Dewey M. Beck of Arlington and Mrs. J. V. Parker of Houston; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Frank Carter of Corsicana and Ben Carter of Dallas; one sister, Mrs. Nannie Marr of Gatesville.

Pallbearers will be F. C. Stewart, Dr. James Curington, James Nelson, Joe Bob Tekell, John Parker, Jr. and Frank Roberts.

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Hugh E. Foster
Dec 12, 1907 - Aug 3, 1970

Hugh Foster Dies Sunday

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 a. m. from the Corley Chapel for Hugh E. Foster, 62, who died Sunday at Memorial Hospital. The Rev. James T. Davis will officiate, and interment will be in Hamilton Cemetery.

A native of LaRue Texas. Foster was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Fundamental Baptist Church.

He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Johnny Taylor of Bryan; two granddaughters, Miss Windy Easley and Miss Glenda Taylor of Bryan; two brothers, Joe Taylor and Jim Taylor of Corsicana; and two sisters, Mrs. Lora Dyer and Mrs. Tom Thompson of Corsicana.

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David Frank Mariman
Sep 21, 1926 - May 24, 1970

D. F. Mariman Dies Sunday

David Frank Mariman, 43, 416 S. 20th St., died Sunday night of a heart condition in Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p. m. at the Griffin Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Mildred Eastman will officiate. Burial will in the Hamilton Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife; one sister, Mrs. W. S. Vance Sr. of Fort Worth; one niece, Miss Catherine Vance, and three nephews, Michael, David and W. S. Vance Jr., all of Fort Worth; his step-father, D. A. Gordon, Fort Worth; and other relatives.

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James Edward Taylor, Maj. Gen.
Jun 26, 1906 - Oct 16, 1995

James Edward Taylor, Major General, Retired, died October 13, 1995, in Austin, Texas. General Taylor was born in San Marcos, Texas in 1906. He was educated at San Marcos Academy and received his degree from Baylor University in 1927.

After college and prior to World War II, he was the publisher and editor of weekly newspapers in Kerens and Corsicana, Texas. He served two terms in the Texas House of Representatives in 1939 and 1941 and three terms in the Texas Senate in 1945, 1947, and 1949.

In 1938 General Taylor enlisted in the Kerens 'E' Battery, 132nd Filed Artillery, Texas National Guard as a private. In November of 1940, he entered the armed services with the 36th Infantry Division and was mobilized as a Second Lieutenant. He served with the 36th Division throughout World War II and was in North Africa, Italy and France, participating in the landings at Salerno, Anzio and Southern France. He advanced in rank from Second Lieutenant to Lieutenant Colonel and commanded the 131st Field Artillery Battalion throughout the Italian and Southern France campaigns. He was decorated three times, holding the Silver Star, the Bronze Star and the French Croix de Guerre.

After the war he served three sessions in the Texas Senate (1945, 1947 and 1949). During this period the Texas National Guard was undergoing reorganization and then Lieutenant Colonel Taylor became the Executive Officer of the 36th Division Artillery. In 1947, he was promoted to Colonel and in 1948 he became the Chief of Staff of the 36th. In February of 1953 he was made Commanding General of the 36th Division Artillery and promoted to Brigadier General. This position he held until his appointment as Adjutant General of Texas and promotion to Major General.

In 1948 General Taylor headed the Gilmer-Aikin 'Citizens Committee on Education.' In the opinion of most observers of the progress of educational reform in Texas, from the creation of the interim committee to study the problem through the final enactment of the Gilmer-Aiken bills, Senator Taylor more than any other person deserves credit for the success of the program. The purpose of such program being a good education for all kinds and classes of children. He was vice-chairman of the University of Texas 'Committee of 75' and a member of Texas A&M University 'Century Coucil.'

The Texas State Teachers Association honored him with a lifetime membership in that organization in 1949 for his contributions to public education. General Taylor resigned from the Senate in 1949 to assume the leadership of Texas Motor Transportation Association. He headed the truck and bus organization for eighteen years. From 1967 to 1990 he acted as a consultant to the industry and other state associations.

General Taylor is a past president and director of the Texas Society of Association Executives. In 1975 he was named TSAE's 'Outstanding Executive.' He is a 'Certified Association Executive' of the American Society of Association Executives and in 1967 received their Key Award for distinguished service. He is a life member of Sigma Delta Chi, professional journalism society. He is a past president of the 36th Division Association, an organization of veterans of the Texas National Guard who served in World War I and II. He was a Scottish Rite Mason KCCH and Shriner, past president of his Men's Downtown Bible Class of the First Baptist Church and past president of Austin Rotary Club.

General Taylor is survived by his wife of sixty eight years, Estelle Foster Taylor; daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Walter Wendlandt; grandsons, James, Cavitt and Bill Wendlandt; great grandchildren, Michael, Callie, Catherine and Shea Wendlandt.

Services, 10:00 am, Monday, October 16, 1995 at Weed Corley Fish Funeral Home with Dr. Browning Ware officiating. Graveside services to follow at the Texas State Cemetery. Pallbearers, General Ross Ayers, Tommy and Bill Taylor, James, Cavitt and Bill Wendlandt.

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John Ray Stroder
Nov 10, 1926 - Nov 27, 2022

John Ray Stroder, 96 was born in Navarro, Texas, the son of Ray Stroder and Lois (Tomlin) Stroder. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Don Stroder and sister, Jan Worrel.

John married the love of his life, Lillian Pitts in Boswell, Oklahoma on July 16, 1949. John was the only American to be awarded the Watts Award for a patent that he created. He was a chemical engineer at Enron for many years. John enjoyed woodworking and loved clocks; he had his own hobby business working on antique clocks. John loved the Lord and enjoyed attending church. He was a deacon in many churches as well as a Sunday School teacher. John also loved entertaining friends and his church family but especially loved his family and spending time with them. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

John is survived by his wife of 73 years, Lillian; son, Allen Ray Stroder of Odessa, TX; daughter, Rachelyn Stroder Smith and husband Mark of Willis, TX; grandchildren, Marcus Smith, Katie Smith, Dean Stroder, John Stoder, and Dorian Stroder and nine great grandchildren along with a host of friends and loved ones.

Funeral Service : Saturday, December 03, 2022
2:00 PM
Miller and Miller Funeral Home, 3151 East Jackson, Hugo, Oklahoma 74743

Notes:

  • WWII Veteran
  • WWII Biography
  • h/o Lillian Stroder; s/o Ray Stroder & Lois Lillian (Tomlin) Stroder (buried at Hopewell Cemetery)
  • Restland Cemetery, Boswell, Choctaw Co., OK

Mary Jean (Bounds) Turner
Jul 12, 1927 - Nov 12, 2012

Mary Bounds Turner, of Irving, passed away November 12, 2012. She was born July 12 in Richland, Texas to Clinton and Sarah (Baltzegar) Bounds. She graduated from Corsicana High School and spent many years in the banking and insurance industries and was a loving wife and mother. As a mother, she supported her children's interests in sports, music and art. She was also committed to her children's education and an active PTA member. Mary was a devout Presbyterian and longtime member of St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church and a patriotic member of the DAR. Mary enjoyed Wednesday bridge clubs and celebrating birthdays with her beloved birthday club. She exuded Southern hospitality in both her etiquette and culinary skills - her homemade chocolate cake was a particular favorite. Mary was known for her trustworthy nature and her ability to offer sound advice to those in need. She was our beautiful Yellow Rose of Texas and she will live on in our hearts, forever. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, William Dunn Turner. She is survived by son David Dunn Turner; daughters Sally McGilberry and husband Steven, and Mary Anne Turner; grandchildren Laura McGilberry, Sara Bagby and husband Joel, and Jason McGilberry; sister Carol Pierce and husband Cub; and great grandchildren Emma and Abby Bagby. Memorial services will be held at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 16, 2012, with Dr. Ron Salfen officiating. Committal services will be held at 9:15 a.m. at DFW National Cemetery in Dallas

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Vera Dee (Phelps) Hyden
May 16, 1926 - Jan 8, 1996

HYDEN

Vera Dee Hyden, 69, passed away Monday, January 8, 1996 in a local hospital after a long illness.

Vera was born on May 16, 1926 in Corsicana, Texas to Jesse and Laura Etta Phelps. Vera retired from Corpus Christi I.S.D. after 25 years of service. Vera was a very special person, she was a loving mother and wife.

She is survived by her husband: Albert Glenn Hyden, of Corpus Christi, Texas, whom she married on November 16, 1945. Other survivors are her children, Larry G. Hyden of Corpus Christi, Texas, Kenneth D. Hyden of New Braunfels, Texas, Sue Ellen Calland and husband Richard of Austin, Texas and Lou Etta Hyden of New Braunfels, Texas; six grandchildren: Heather G. Hyden, Taylor G. Hyden, Kendra N. Hyden, of Corpus Christi, Texas, Dee Dee M. Hyden of Refugio, Texas, Steven W. Calland, and Justin R. Calland of Austin, Texas; one great-grandchild: Tiffanee P. Hyden of Refugio, Texas; and a sister, Thelma Thompson of Corsicana, Texas; numerous nieces and nephews and friends.

A Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 10, 1996 at Seaside Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow to Seaside Memorial Park.

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Billy Bob Tinkle
Jun 9, 1926 - Feb 23, 1995

Billy Bob Tinkle of Otto, formerly of Lacy-Lakeview, died Thursday at his home. He was 68.

Services will be at 2pm Saturday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, the Rev. Al Schwecke and the Rev. Jack McKinney officiating. Burialwill be at Gerald Cemetery near Leroy.

Mr. Tinkle was born June 9, 1926, in Corsicana. He attended Corsicana schools and graduated from Corsicana High School in 1943. He then entered the US Navy Air Force and served as a tail gunner during World War II. He married Norma Margaret Bernshausen on November 27, 1970 in Gerald. He was an engineer technician for the Texas Department of Highways and Transportation in Corsicana for 28 years before retiring in September 1988. Previously, he had worked as a railroad conductor in Chicago. He lived in Lacy-Lakeview from 1971 until moving to Otto in March of 1994. He was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ in Otto. He enjoyed wood crafting, football, basketball and umpiring Little League baseball.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, James Tinkle of Fort Worth and William Tinkle of Corsicana; two daughters, Mary Lou Howard of Fort Worth and Judy Elliott of Euless; three stepdaughters, Linda Peterson of Waco, and Elaine Karnis and Tonette Holle, both of Otto; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to St. John's United Church of Christ in Otto.

The family will receive visitors from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home.

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Helen Marie (Hatley) Edwards
Mar 8, 1925 - Dec 2017

Services for Mrs. Helen Edwards will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17 at Stephens Funeral Home of Union with Bro. Jon Martin officiating.

Helen was an active member of First Baptist Church of Union, where she was involved in many areas such as choir, children's Sunday school and others. She also was a long-time member of the Present Day Club. She put others before herself, serving the elderly shut-ins as an example.

She loved singing and enjoyed sharing her voice at any time she was called upon. One of her great passions was painting as exhibited by the many paintings that hung throughout her home. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at River Birch Estate Assisted Living in Union. The care and compassion extended to Helen during her stay there were most appreciated and made a difficult time much more bearable.

Her survivors include her husband, William "Bill" Edwards; two daughters, Debbie Sherret and her husband, Mike, and Sherri Livingston and her husband, Mark; three grandchildren Brian Sherret and his wife, Casey, Matt Livingston, and Brooke Freeman and her husband, Dan; a step-daughter, Diane LaRue Holman; and two step-grandchildren Tabitha Holman and Nathan Holman.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Burley Van Hatley and Cora Lee Davis Hatley; her husband Henry Austin Ozborn; and brothers Van Hatley, Jim Hatley, and Narbon Lee Hatley.

Visitation will be held an hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to one of her favorites, St Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.

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Lilla Sue (Goodwin) Flake
Jul 29, 1926 - Dec 16, 2016

Lilla Sue Flake, age 90, of Lake Jackson, Texas, passed away on December 16, 2016, after a long illness, during which she exhibited the patience, grace and strength that her family has always known from her. She managed to make them laugh and helped bring them even closer together to celebrate milestone events like Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter and birthdays at her bedside, when wonderful memories were shared. She cherished her family, and they cherished her. Sue Flake was born on July 29, 1926, to Lucy and Orrin C. Goodwin of Corsicana, Texas. She picked berries on the family farm to help buy a piano, which would change her life. She met her husband Ray on a tennis court at Baylor University, where she was studying piano and music theory, and it was love at first sight for Ray. Music remained a big part of Sue's life, as she passed along her love of music to her children and grandchildren. She played piano and organ for the First Baptist Church of Lake Jackson, where she and Ray were members for 60 years and stalwart members of Sunday School. Sue served as president of the local Women's Medical Auxiliary. In addition to music, her skills and passions included gardening, knitting, sewing, and quilting. She made the best pies her children have ever tasted. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Raymond Everett Flake, her daughters Carol Flake Chapman; Ellen Walters and her husband Glen; Kathleen Morton and her husband Brad; by her son Cary Flake and his wife Teresa; by her grandchildren Chase Walters, Madison Walters, Matt Morton, Amy Kelly, Cassie Flake, Katie Echols, Kori Flake, Christopher Flake, Collin Flake, and Carson Flake; and by her great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Lucy and Orrin Goodwin; her sister Muriel Bounds; and brothers Edwin and Milton Goodwin. The family will receive friends 6pm until 8pm Monday at the First Baptist Church of Lake Jackson. Services will be held 2pm Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at the First Baptist Church of Lake Jackson, Burial will immediately follow the service at Restwood Memorial Park in Lake Jackson.Pallbearers will be Matt Morton, Chase Walters, Christopher Flake, Collin Flake, Blain Echols, and Bobby Weaver. Sue's family would like to extend special thanks to the caregivers at Country Village, who treated her like family and made her feel at home. Arrangements by the Turner Family. On line condolences may be made to lakewoodfuneralchapel.com

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Betty (Trimble) Edwards
Jun 17, 1926 - Apr 18, 2016

ODESSA - Odessa - Betty Trimble Edwards, age 89, of Odessa, passed from this life at Medical Center Hospital on Monday, April 18, 2016. She was born in Corsicana, Texas on June 17, 1926 to the late Joel and Aline Kirk Trimble.

Betty attended the University of Texas at Austin where she was a member of the women's choir and moved to Odessa in 1947 with her husband W. T. "Bill" Edwards so that he could pursue a career in the emerging oil and gas industry. Betty and Bill quickly became involved in the Odessa community and she was proud to be a member of many organizations such as President of the Women, and Alter Guild at St John's Episcopal Church where she also sang in the choir till age 70. She helped start the Well-Baby Clinic and Panhellenic in Odessa and was a charter member of the First Crystal Ball Foundation Board. She was also a past President of the Odessa Country Club women's group, Mothers Club and Book Club in Odessa. She was a "nearly" Life Master in bridge and enjoyed being a member of the Junior Service League of Odessa as well as the Daughters of the American Revolution. One of her greatest thrills in life was taking a trip to Paris aboard the Concord jet and going many times to the Metropolitan Opera in New York. She was most proud of her life with Bill and the many children and great grandchildren that have been the result of their wonderful marriage.

Those left to cherish her love and memories are her son: Kirk Edwards of Odessa, Daughter: Patty Kinnaird of Odessa, daughter in law: Sophie Edwards of Odessa; one sister: Pat Olson Ferguson of Lafayette Louisiana; 10 grandchildren: Joel T, Ben, Rachel, David, London and McKenzie Edwards, as well as Will, Kyle and Lee Kinnaird and Amy Kinnaird Gipson and two great-grandchildren Rory and Rowan Edwards.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Joel and Aline Trimble; sons: Joel Trimble Edwards and W. T. "Bill" Edwards III and her husband and love of her life: W. T. "Bill" Edwards.

The family wants to thank all of you who have cared and checked on mom the last few years and especially want to thank mom's wonderful care giver of so many years, Ginger Christian, and in the last few months Rosario Barreto and also the kind and compassionate staff of Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 am Friday, April 22, 2016 at St John's Episcopal Church in Odessa. A private burial will be held at Lakeland Hills Memorial Park near Burnet, Texas. Arrangements are entrusted to Frank Wilson Funeral Home. Memorials can be made to St John's Episcopal Church in Odessa, The University of Texas Permian Basin or the charity of your choice. Arrangements are by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.

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Lelia Beth Wilkinson
Aug 29, 1926 - Dec 7, 2020

On Monday, December 7, 2020, Lelia Beth Wilkinson passed away at the age of 94. Beth was born on August 29, 1926, to Dr. James A. Wilkinson and wife, Mabel, in Blooming Grove, TX.

She received her degree in chemistry from the University of Texas. Her career as a chemist led her to become one of the first women in that field. She was a member of the American Chemical Society for fifty years.

Beth was preceded in death by her brother, Jim who was a chemical engineer at Dow Chemical. After her first job in west Texas with Mobil Oil, she accepted a position with Dow and joined Jim and her mother in Freeport, TX.

There she became an active member in the First United Methodist Church. Beth was an avid sports fan who followed the Texas Longhorns and Texas with enthusiasm. Masters Bridge and travel were an integral part of her life.

She was a remarkable woman who leaves behind a legacy of generosity as well as memories of her quick wit and great intellect.

Survivors are Elmin Howell and Pamela Douglas, cousins.

Funeral services for Lelia Beth Wilkinson will be held at 2pm on Thursday, January 7, 2020 at Hamilton Beeman Cemetery in Corsicana, TX, with Andy Dill officiating.

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Billie J. Fluker
Jul 9, 1926 - Jan 8, 2020

Dr. Fluker was born on July 9, 1926 and passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020. After graduating from Corsicana High School, TX, in 1943, and serving a period of time in the Army Air Corps, he married Peggy Smith in 1948.

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Abner Bogner Stubbs
Mar 2, 1925 - Oct 25, 2019

IN THE CARE OF
Zoeller Funeral Home
Abner Bogner Stubbs passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019 in New Braunfels, Texas. He was born in Corsicana, Texas on March 2, 1925 to Loyd and Pauline Stubbs.
A central Texas man from humble beginnings, Bogner grew in stature and character under the watchful eyes of family, players, church and God. He worked his entire life to serve those who served him, be it his teachers or friends. He put himself through the University of Tulsa on a football scholarship, his coaches having seen in him a determination, toughness and dedication to the team, all of which made him a valuable asset to the university. In 1947, he met his beautiful wife, Willidean, during his first year of coaching in Oklahoma. He knew she was the one for him - he asked her to marry him on their first date and she accepted. For the next 63 years until she passed away in 2010, he was dedicated to her and to their two sons. Suffering from Alzheimer's for the last 10 years of her life, Willidean, until the end, always seemed to know when Bogner was there, as he went every day to feed her lunch and dinner. And only around that schedule did he carve out time to play golf, watch sporting events and be an active member of his church. As serious in raising his sons as he was in mentoring his players, Bogner lived his philosophy to be strong in the face of adversity and to value the dignity of hard work. He never met a stranger, endearing himself to all who knew him. However, growing up in tough and hard circumstances taught him kindness and compassion, two of his strongest qualities. Pawpaw's kids, grandkids, and great grandkids alike will so miss him, but we know he is finally back with his bride who has been waiting for him to join her. We take comfort that he was a faithful servant on earth and is welcomed into heaven.

Bogner is survived by his sons Lee (Linda) of San Antonio, Texas and Bogner (Kay) of Austin, Texas; grandchildren Jordan Cienski (Caleb), Clay Stubbs, Katie Pavlica (Cory) and Collin Stubbs (Katy); great-grand children Jack, Ford, and Ava Cienski. Bogner is preceded in death by his parents Loyd and Pauline Stubbs and brother Norman Stubbs.

A Public Visitation with Viewing will be held on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 from 5:00pm-8:00pm at Zoeller Funeral Home, 615 Landa St, New Braunfels, Texas. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 11:00am at the First Baptist Church, 733 W Cross St, New Braunfels, Texas. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your favorite charity in honor of Abner Bogner Stubbs

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Jessie Mae (Garlington) Palmer
Dec 9, 1925 - Oct 23, 2015)

Jessie Mae (Garlington) Palmer, 89

Jessie was born near Athens, Texas on December 9, 1925. On October 23, 2015, Jessie passed peacefully.

Jessie was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Dollie Garlington of Monahans, Texas; a son, Larry Babcock; sister, Lavern and brother, Bill Garlington.

Jessie first moved to Alamogordo in 1956 and was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Alamogordo since it began.

She is survived by her husband John Palmer of Alamogordo; son Gary and wife Viola Babcock of Hagerman, New Mexico; 5 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild; two brothers, Ray Garlington of Colorado and George Garlington of Texas.

"Grandma" will be very much missed but she will be remembered and loved because of the stories and the love that she has shared with us over her life time.

Services at the Faith Baptist Church at 203 Alamo Street, north of Alamogordo and just west of La Luz, New Mexico at Ten O'Clock in the morning on October 29th.

Interment in the Monte Vista Cemetery in Alamogordo following the service.

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James Andrew "Jim" Cruson
Jun 14, 1885 - May 9, 1971

Cruson

Funeral services for J. A. Cruson, 85, who died Sunday at Evergreen Nursing Home, were today at 10 a.m. from the Corley Chapel, with the Rev. David Williams and the Rev. Johnny Williams officiating. Burial was in Resthaven Memorial Park.

A native of Cole Hill, Ark., he had lived in Corsicana for the past 20 years and was a retired carpenter.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bertha Cruson of Corsicana; two sons, Bob Cruson of San Antonio and Bill Cruson of Denison; two daughters, Mrs. Joe (Dolly) Jameson of Corsicana and Mrs. Edward (Jo) Fischer of Dallas; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers included Virgil Lamb, J. D. Young, Bobby Stringer, Jerry Stratton, Dewey Grimes and A. T. Staley.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun - Mon., May 10, 1971
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Bertha Virginia (Montgomery) Cruson married Nov 30, 1912; s/o George Washington Cruson & Mary Angeline (McPherson) Cruson

Robert Joshua "Bob" Paschal
Aug 28, 1892 - Feb 8, 1971

Paschal Rites Set Tuesday

Services for H. J. (Bob) Paschal 80, who died Monday in Navarro County Memorial Hospital, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday from Corley Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. Charles Pringle, officiating. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park.

Paschal, a native of Bowling Green, Ky., had lived in Corsicana for 75 years and was active in the oil business for a number of years. He was a member of the Baptist Church.

Survivors include two sons, Billy J. Paschal, Corsicana and Robert Paschal, Tulsa, Okla.; one daughter, Mrs. Avery Jackson, Corsicana; three brothers, J. A. Paschal, Kerens, J. B. Paschal, Corsicana, Bill Paschal, Grayville, Ill.; one sister, Mrs. J. C. Thomas, Athens; 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be L. P. Forsythe, Carl Norvell, Sam Frost, Mark Johnston, R. W. Fowler, Bill McPhaill, Will Hashop, and Hoyt Moore.

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Johnie Bill Hammett/McKinney
May 30, 1952 - Jul 17, 1971





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McKinney

Funeral services were at 3 p. m. Sunday at Corley Funeral Home for Johnie Bill McKinney, 19 with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park here. The Rev. Robert Potts officiated. He was killed early Saturday in a car-train mishap near Corsicana.

A student at San Marcos State Teachers College, he was a graduate of Corsicana High School where he was a star basketball player.

He is survived by his parents, two sisters, and two brothers, all of Corsicana; his grandmother and other relatives.

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Houghton Alonzo Langford
Sep 18, 1911 - Aug 25, 1971

Langford

KERENS - Houghton Alonzo Langford, 59, Malakoff, died early Wednesday in the Cedar Lake Nursing Home in Malakoff where he had resided the past 15 years. A longtime former Kerens resident, he was a maintenance foreman at the Curtis Mathis plant in Athens.

Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Thursday here at the First Assembly of God Church of which he was a member. The Rev. Otis Munns and the Rev. R. A. Zercher will officiate. Burial will be in the Prairie Point Cemetery under the direction of the Paschal Funeral Home.

He is survived by one brothers, Lewis Langford, Dallas, and one half-sister, Miss Dora Evans, Austin; and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Dean Green, Clayton Reagan, Calvin Stringer, Buck Green, Luke Jumper, Junior Jones, Robert Franklin and Elton Jones.

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George Bedford Lee
Jan 3, 1920 - Jul 7, 1971

Lee

KERENS - George Bedford Lee, 51, died Wednesday in Baytown, resident of Kerens, he was employed by Trinity Construction Co., in Baytown. He was a member of the Kerens Methodist Church.

Funeral services are to be Friday at 4 p.m. in the Kerens Methodist Church. Burial is to be in Prairie Point Cemetery under the direction of Paschal Funeral Home.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. George Lee of Kerens; one son, Danny Lee of Houston; three brothers, and six sisters.

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Mellie May (Estes) Gaines
Aug 20, 1906 - Apr 24, 1971

Gaines

Funeral services for Mrs. O. A. Gaines, 64, of Eureka will be 2 p.m. today in the Corley Funeral Chapel. Mr. J. Leathel Roberts will officiate with burial in the Prairie Point Cemetery.

Mrs. Gaines died Friday at Pauline's Convalescent Home.

A native of Kaufman, she had lived in Eureka for 50 years.

Mrs. Gaines was a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include one son, O. D. Gaines of Crane; one daughter, Mrs. H. D. Gee of Monroe, La.; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Martha Gaines of Abilene; nine grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. Ruben Tucker of Corsicana, Mrs. Henry Shelton of Pampa and Mrs. Aubrey Ferris of Ennis; one brother, H. C. Estes of Terrell.

Pallbearers will be Donnie Gee, Bobby Gaines, Flint Gaines, Dennis Gee, James W. Gaines, Bobby Simmons, Barney Gaines and Darrel L. Olsen.

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Willie Emery (Kyser) Ellett
Jul 22, 1894 - Nov 22, 1971

Mrs. Ellett

Graveside rites were held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Prairie Point Cemetery for Mrs. Fred Ellett Sr., 77, who died Monday at Memorial Hospital, with Cato Sharrer and Howard White officiating.

A life-long resident of Powell, Mrs. Ellett was a member of the College Hill Church of Christ in Corsicana.

Surviving are a son, Fred Ellett, Jr. of Corsicana; two daughters, Mmes. Rollin Harris and Houston Kent of Corsicana; ten grandchildren; and two nieces, Mmes. Margaret Falls and Carl Buchel of Dallas.

Pallbearers were Howard Jackson, J. N. Gotcher, Charles Kent, C. L. Norris, Jessie Beamon and Rufus Pevehouse.

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Art Perteat
Nov 9, 1910 - May 28, 1971

Perteat

KERENS - Funeral for Art Perteat, 65, of Kerens, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the New Hope Baptist Church here with the Rev. Samuel Washington, pastor officiating.

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

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Perteat, he was a longtime resident of Kerens and a member of the Baptist Church.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Eva Mae Perteat, of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Emma Mae Wyrick of Los Angeles, Calif.; two sons, Charles Perteat of Bastrop and H. L. Perteat of Los Angles; a brother, Alonzo Perteat of Dallas; a sister, Mrs. Pansy Perteat of Gilmore, Texas; one granddaughter and two great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be H. Hawkins, R. L. Smith, D. S. Sneed, W. T. Montgomery and W. F. Edmonds.

The body will lie in state at the church from 9 a.m. Saturday until the services begin.

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Booker T. Lincoln
Feb 8, 1926 - Jan 11, 1971

Lincoln Rites Set Sunday

Booker T. Lincoln, age 44, died Monday at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the New Bethel Baptist Church with interment in the Goodlow Park Cemetery. The Rev. B. L. Bradford will officiate.

A native of Kerens, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Leatha Mae Lincoln; five daughters, Mrs. Edna Bryant and Pamela Joyce Lincoln of Kerens, Mrs. Ruth Baker of Dallas and Sharon Elder and Myra Elder of Kerens; five sons, Leonard of Dallas and James, Virgle Charles, Victor Carl and Donald Ree, all of Kerens; father, Leonard Lincoln of Tyler, mother, Mrs. Ella Lott of Kerens; two sisters, Mrs. Estelle Miles and Mrs. Edna Allen of Kerens; a brother, Oscar Bradford of Dallas; and nine grandchildren.

Calhoun Funeral Home will direct.

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Natacha Joy Tackett
Dec 9, 1971 - Dec 10, 1971

Tackett Infants

Graveside rites were at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Eureka Cemetery for William Lewis and Natacha Joy Tackett, infant twins of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Tackett, 1500 Beverly Drive Circle. The twins were born Dec. 9 and died Dec. 10.

The Rev. Roy Ward associate pastor of First Methodist Church officiated. Arrangements were under direction of Griffin Funeral Home.

Surviving in addition to the parents are the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Bonner of Eureka; paternal grandparents, Mrs. Gladys Howell of Commanche and Lewis Tackett of Houston.

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William Lewis Tackett
Dec 9, 1971 - Dec 10, 1971

Tackett Infants

Graveside rites were at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Eureka Cemetery for William Lewis and Natacha Joy Tackett, infant twins of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Tackett, 1500 Beverly Drive Circle. The twins were born Dec. 9 and died Dec. 10.

The Rev. Roy Ward associate pastor of First Methodist Church officiated. Arrangements were under direction of Griffin Funeral Home.

Surviving in addition to the parents are the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Bonner of Eureka; paternal grandparents, Mrs. Gladys Howell of Commanche and Lewis Tackett of Houston.

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Tammy DeLane Petty
Nov 27, 1970 - May 24, 1971

Petty

Funeral services for Tammy Delane Petty, 5 months, of Mesquite will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Corley Funeral Chapel. Rev. Beatrice Lenmond will officiate with burial in Eureka Cemetery.

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wayne Petty of Mesquite died Monday in Dallas.

Survivors include the parents; two brothers, Roy Wayne and Aron Wayne; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Aron Hamilton of Mesquite and Mrs. O. B. Burkhalter of Corsicana.

Pallbearers will be Don Koehne, Ronnie Stinson, James Stinson and William Young.

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Mary Louise (Goff) Washington
Apr 16, 1914 - May 17, 1971

Washington

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Louise Washington, 1709 Garden Drive, Dallas, Texas will be held Sunday, May 23, 1971 at the First Independent Baptist Church, Rev. D. L. Ellison, pastor with Rev. E. C. Davis, officiating at 3:00 p.m.

She was born in the Elm Flat Community and reared in Navarro County.

She was a member of the 1st Independent Baptist Church, Corsicana, and after moving to Dallas united with the St. John Baptist Church.

Survivors; mother, Mrs. Inez Goff, Corsicana; two sisters, Miss Geneva Goff and Mrs. Clinton Wilson both of Corsicana; and two brothers, Robert and White Goff, both of Corsicana.

Burial will be in the Elm Flat Cemetery with Scott Funeral Directing.

Pallbearers will be Avernon Purdy, Aubrey Woods, Allison Sturt, Aubrey Washington Sr., Warren Brown and E. F. Tankersley.

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Elder David Jackson
Feb 23, 1935 - Jun 18, 1971

Jackson

Funeral services for David Jackson, 35, were to be at 2 p.m. Monday in the Bethel Temple Pentecostal Church with the Rev. L. B. Matthews officiating. Burial was to be in Elm Flat Cemetery under the direction of Ross Funeral Home.

Jackson was killed Friday in an automobile accident near Buffalo, Texas.

Survivors include his wife Mrs. Baneta Jackson of Corsicana; his mother, Mrs. Daisy Jackson of Corsicana; several sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews.

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Mable Amanda (Griddle) Ellis
Nov 6, 1892 - Dec 7, 1971

Mrs. Ellis

Services for Mrs. Mable Amanda Ellis will be Saturday at Bethel AME Church at 2 p.m. with the Rev. George S. Willis, pastor, officiating.

Burial is to be in the Elm Flat Community Cemetery under direction of Scott Funeral Home.

Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Vernita B. Cook, of Corsicana; two granddaughters, Mrs. Lola Mae Waller of Berkeley, Calif. and Mrs. Mable Scott of Corsicana; one grandson, Marlee L. Cook of Oakland, Calif.; one brother, Felton Griddle at Gilmer and other relatives.

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Hilluard Ward Grace, Sr.
May 1, 1903 - Nov 26, 1971

H. W. Grace, 68, died Friday at his home in Ennis.

Funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Corley Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Chatfield Cemetery. Officiating will be the Rev. Joe Hickson.

A resident of Ennis for the past 14 years, he was retired from the State Highway Department.

Survivors include his wife of Ennis; four sons, Bobby Grace of Long Island, N. Y., Kenneth Grace of Garland, Lonnie Grace of Ennis, Johnnie Grace of Corsicana; three daughters, Mrs. Bill Prestige of Ennis, Mrs. Jim White of Grand Prairie and Mrs. Charlie Havens of Houston; 13 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; two brothers, Ollie Grace of Mt. Vernon, Washington, and Buel Grace of Dallas; four sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Estes of Corsicana, Mrs. Viola Travis of Ennis, Mrs. Elizabeth Pryor of Waco and Mrs. Beatrice Rosco of Ennis.

Pallbearers will be J. P. Travis, Oscar Joe Rasco, Royce Glenn Rasco, David Kyser, Larry Doyle and Tomlin Rasco.

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  • The Corsicana Daily Sun., Nov 28, 1971
  • Submitted by Diane Richards
  • h/o Gladys Irene (Donaldson) Grace; s/o John Mulugin Grace & Tiney Frances (Stovall) Grace buried in Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, TX

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