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Thelma Forshaw
Aug 11, 1921 - Dec 11, 1921
Little Girl Died At Purdon Sunday
PURDON, Dec 15, - (Sol.) - On Sunday morning, Dec 11, at 10 minutes after 2 o'clock death invaded the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Forshaw and took their daughter Telma [Thelma]. She
was born August 11, 1921. She had been ill three weeks. Funeral services were held at the home by Rev. Woods, and her body was laid to rest in the
Younger cemetery. Surviving are
her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Forshaw; one sister Mrs. Loretta Fraley, and two brothers Nolan and W. M. Forshaw, and one step-sister, Lucille Hagle; a grandmother, Mrs Emma Peden,
and several other relatives and a host of friends.
Notes:
Billy Dwane Forshaw
Sep 13, 1935 - Sep 13, 1935
[OBITUARY - Corsicana Daily Sun]
Purden Infant Was Buried in Younger
Cemetery Saturday
Funeral rites for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Forshaw of the Purdon
Community, who died Friday, were held Saturday Morning at 10 o'clock with Interment in the
Younger cemetery. Surviving are the parents and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Forshaw of
Purdon and Mr. and Mrs. D. Z. Springer of the Pursley Community. Sutherland-McCammon
Funeral Home had charge.
Card of Thanks
We with to take this method of thanking our many friends who were so kind to us in our
hours of sadness in the death of our darling baby, also during the illness of
our wife and
daughter. We wish to thank Bro. Johnson for his comforting words in our time of grief
and thank each one for the beautiful flowers. God's richest blessings rest upon each and
every one is our prayer. Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Forshaw, Mr. and Mrs. D. Z. Springer and
Family.
Notes:
Alphonso
Pierce Chapman, Jr.
Aft. 1920 - Sep 19, 1944
Killed in Action - Pfc. Alphonso Pierce Chapman,
Jr., U.S. Army, Infantry, was killed in action in France, September 19, according to
information received by his parents Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Chapman, 400 Barber street, Dallas,
and his wife, Mrs. Joyce Chapman, Frost. A former resident of Frost route one, Chapman had
been decorated with the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman's Badge. He received his
training at Camp Wheeler, Ga. Other survivors include a brother and four sisters.
Notes:
Ernest W. Watkins
1922 - Jan 6, 1945
Killed in Action - Pfc. Ernest W. Watkins, 23,
U.S. Army Infantry was killed in action in Belgium January 6, according to information
from the war department received by his parents Mr. and Mrs. R. I. Watkins, Corsicana,
route two. Previously wounded in action in Germany November 24, he entered the services
Nov 28, 1942, and had been overseas six months. He attended the Emhouse high school and
prior to entering the service was employed by Air Activities of Texas at Corsicana Field.
A brother, Cpl. Robert W. Watkins now in France has been overseas 28 months.
Notes:
- WWII
- A copy of article with picture printed pg 417 of the
Navarro County History Volume III.
- Added 8/20/1997
Tom
Conn
Staff Sgt. Tom Conn, 26, U.S. Army Infantry, was
killed in action in France September 2, according to a telegram from the war department
received by his wife, Mrs. Katherine Conn, Corsicana, Route No. 3. A Veteran of three
years and ten months in the service, Sgt. Conn was a member of the invasion forces landing
on the beaches of the Cherbourg Peninsula June 7. He had previously been stationed at Ft.
Sam Houston and Camp McCoy, Wis. Prior to entering the service he resided at Wortham where
he attended the Wortham high school. In addition to his wife he is survived by a daughter,
Virginia Ann, aged six months; his father, Jack Conn, Wortham; a brother Julius Conn,
Houston. Sgt. Conn had never seen his baby daughter.
Notes:
Linnie Evelyn
Anderson
Mrs. Linne Anderson Dies At Home of Daughter
Mrs. Linnie Evelyn Anderson, 78, the mother of Mrs. R. L. Cox of 118 Branard, died at the
home of her daughter at 8 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Anderson, who has been a resident of Houston
for 23 years, was born in Corsicana September 8, 1849. She is survived by her daughter and
a grandson, Lavey Carter Cox both of Houston. Mrs. Anderson was a lifelong member of the
Presbyterian Church. Funeral services will be held at the Central Presbyterian Church at 3
p.m. Saturday. Rev. J. Elmer Ferguson and Bishop Hayes officiating. The body will lie in
state at the church until time for services. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery under the
direction of the Fogle-West Company.
Notes:
Thomas
Mitchell Anderson III
May 11, 1856 - Feb 12, 1922
T. M. Anderson
T. M. Anderson, an old resident and highly esteemed
citizen of the Pursley community, died Sunday morning at his home. Mr. Anderson had been
in bad health for some time and while he was not confined to his bed until a short time
before his death, those near him were aware that the end would come soon. Mr. Anderson was
born at Mount Pisgah, only a short distance from Pursley, May 11, 1856, spending his
entire life at these two places. He is survived by his wife and eight children, one of
whom is Mrs. A. B. Worsham of our city, and all of whom were present at the funeral. Mr.
Anderson being one of the pioneers of his vicinity, had much to do with the advancement,
both socially and morally, of his community, and was a true friend of his fellowmen,
especially when assistance of any kind was needed. Truly, a good man who will not only be
missed by his loved ones, but by his entire community. The funeral service was held Monday
morning at 10: o'clock at Pursley, conducted by Rev. J. T. McKown, assisted by Rev H. B.
Clark, both of Dawson. Many friends were present at the funeral to pay a last tribute of
respect to this good man.
Notes:
- Added 9/14/1997
- Old
Pursley Cemetery, Navarro Co., TX
- Married Emma Josphine "Jo" Pursley on 16 February 1888
in Navarro Co., TX
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T. M. Anderson Dead.
T. M. Anderson, an old resident and highly esteemed citizen of the
Pursley community, died Sunday morning at his home. Mr. Anderson had
been in bad health some time, and while he was not confined to his
bed until a short time before his death, those near him were aware
that the end would come soon.
Mr. Anderson was born at Mount Pisgah, only a short distance from
Pursley, May 11, 1856, spending his entire life at these two places.
He is survived by his wife and eight children, one of whom is Mrs.
A. B. Worsham of our city, and all of whom were present at the
funeral. Mr. Anderson being one of the pioneers of his vicinity, had
much to do with the advancement, both socially and morally, of his
community, and was a true friend of his fellowmen, especially when
assistance of any kind was needed. Truly a good man has gone to his
reward, a man who will not only be missed by his loved ones, but by
his entire community.
The funeral service was held Monday at 10 o'clock at Pursley,
conducted by Rev. J. T. McKown, assisted by Rev. H. B. Clark, both
of Dawson. Many friends were present at the funeral to pay a last
tribute of respect to this good man.
Notes:
Mary Page
(Pannill) Hodge
May 6, 1865 - Oct 25, 1945
FUNERAL SERVICES FRIDAY AFTERNOON FOR
MRS. R. L. HODGE Pioneer Resident of Navarro County Died at Chatfield Thursday.
Mrs. R. L.
Hodge, aged 80 years, died at the family home in Chatfield Thursday afternoon. Funeral
services were held from the family residence Friday afternoon with interment in the
Chatfield cemetery. [note: actually buried in the
Hodge Family Cemetery
which joins the Old Chatfield Cemetery]
The services were conducted by Rev. Robert Kennaugh, rector of St.
John's Episcopal Church, Corsicana, and Rev. Leslie Seymore of Ennis.
Born Mary Page Pannill, May 6, 1865 on
the old Battasea Plantation near Telico, Ellis County, she was married to the late R. L.
Hodge Feb. 12, 1884 and immediately moved to the home in which she passed away. She was
the daughter of Major Henry Pannill of Petersburg, Va.
Notes:
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FUNERAL SERVICES FRIDAY AFTERNOON FOR MRS. R. L. HODGE PIONEER RESIDENT OF
NAVARRO COUNTY DIED AT CHATFIELD THURSDAY
Mrs. R. L. Hodge, aged 80 years died at the family home in Chatfield Thursday
afternoon. Funeral services were held from the family residence Friday afternoon
at 4 o'clock with interment in the Chatfield cemetery.
[note:
actually buried in the
Hodge Family Cemetery
which joins the Old Chatfield Cemetery]
The services were conducted by Rev. Robert Kennaugh, rector of St. John's
Episcopal Church, Corsicana, and Rev. Leslie Seymore of Ennis.
Born Mary Page Pannill, May 6. 1865, on the old Battasea Plantation hear Telico,
Ellis county, she was married to the late R.L. Hodge, Feb. 12, 1884 and
immediately
moved to the home in which she passed away. She was the daughter of Major Henry
Pannill who had left Petersburg, Va., at the outbreak of the Civil War when the
blockade ruined his business and went to Louisiana where he was supply and salt
man for the Confederate government. When
the Mississippi river's control passed to the Federals, Major Pannill came to
Texas and with Judge Ira Perkins, confederate Senator from Louisiana established
the Battasea
Plantation.
Eleven Children Survive
Surviving are eleven children, F. P. Hodge, Electra; H. P. Hodge Wichita Falls;
Mrs. J. B. Harper, Gilmer; L. P. Hodge, Goose Creek; J. M. Hodge, J. P. Hodge
and
Mrs. O. B. Peterson, all of Chatfield; O. S. Hodge, Electra, R. F. Hodge,
Brownfield; G. H. Hodge
Amarillo. and Mrs. Louise Burkhead, Dallas; and a large number of other
realties, including Mrs. W. H. Hastings and Mrs. C. H. Highnote, both of
Corsicana : nieces; R. H. Witherspoon and B. F. Marchbanks, both of Chatfield,
and Judge William Pannill Fort Worth, nephews. Two children preceded their
mother in death.
Mrs. Hodge was a public spirited and charitable woman and was a sister of the
late Dr. William Pannill and late Mrs. M. S. Clayton, both of Corsicana.
Pallbearers
Pallbearers were H. R. Stewart. H. B. Bomar, Jules Kelt. William Thorp, Earl
Eastering and Rod Kenner. Honorary pallbearers included Hon. William
Pannill,Paine Pannill,
N. W. Pannill, F.C. Pannill, C. H. Highnote,
B. K. Marchbanks, W. H. Marchbanks, R. H. Witherspoon, Dr. Homer Bond and
friends of the family.
McCammon Funeral Home directed.
Notes:
- Submitted by
Tim Childress
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FUNERAL SERVICES FRIDAY AFTERNOON FOR MRS. R. L. HODGE
PIONEER RESIDENT OF NAVARRO COUNTY DIED AT CHATFIELD THURSDAY
Mrs. R. L. Hodge, aged 80 years died at the family home in Chatfield Thursday
afternoon. Funeral services were held from the family residence Friday afternoon
at 4 o'clock with interment in the Chatfield cemetery. The services were
conducted by Rev. Robert Kennaugh, rector of St. John's Episcopal church,
Corsicana, and Rev. Leslie Seymore of Ennis.
Born Mary Page Pannill, May 6, 1965, on the old Battasea Plantation near Telico,
Ellis county, she was married to the late R. L. Hodge, Feb. 12, 1884 and
immediately moved to the home in which she passed away. She was the daughter of
Major Henry Pannill who had left Petersburg, Va., at the outbreak of the Civil
War when the blockade ruined his business and went to Louisiana where he was
supply and salt man for the Confederate government. When the Mississippi river's
control passed to the Federals, Major Pannill came to Texas and with Judge Ira
Perkins, confederate Senator from Louisiana established the Battasea Plantation.
Eleven children Survive
Surviving are eleven children, F. P. Hodge, Electra; H. P. Hodge, Wichita Falls;
Mrs. J. B. Harper, Gilmer; L. P. Hodge, Goose Creek; J. M. Hodge, J. P. Hodge
and Mrs. O. B. Peterson, all of Chatfield; O. S. Hodge, Electra, R. F. Hodge,
Brownfield; G. H. Hodge, Amarillo, and Mrs. Louise Burkhead, Dallas; and a large
number of other relatives, including Mrs. W. H. Hastings and Mrs. C. H.
Highnote, both of Corsicana, nieces; R. H. Witherspoon and B. F. Marchbanks,
both of Chatfield, and Judge William Pannill, Fort Worth, nephews. Two children
preceded their mother in death.
Mrs. Hodge was a public spirited and charitable woman and was a sister of the
late Dr. William Pannill and late Mrs. M. S. Clayton, both of Corsicana.
Pallbearers
Pallbearers were H. R. Stewart, H. B. Bomar, Jules Kelt, William Thorp, Earl
Easterling and Rod Kenner. Honorary pallbearers include Hon. William Pannill,
Paine Pannill, N. W. Pannill, F. C. Pannill, C. H. Highnote, B. K. Marchbanks,
W. H. Marchbanks, R. H. Witherspoon, Dr. Homer Bond and friends of the family.
McCammon Funeral Home directed.
Notes:
Robert Lewis
"Dink" Hodge Sr
Dec 3, 1857 - Nov 5, 1929
PROMINENT NAVARRO COUNTY CITIZEN IS BURIED CHATFIELD
R. L. (Dink) Hodge, age 72, died at his home in Chatfield Tuesday night at 9:35
and funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the home,
conducted
by Rev. A. C. Carraway, pastor of the Methodist church at Chatfield, assisted by
Rev. C.B. Knight of Ennis. Burial was in the Chatfield cemetery.
[note:
actually buried in the
Hodge Family Cemetery,
which joins the Old Chatfield Cemetery]
Surviving are his wife, the following children, F.P. Hodge, Wichita Falls; H.P.
Hodge, Wichita Falls: Mrs. J. B. Harper, Corsicana; L. P. Hodge, Barry; J. M.
Hodge, Chatfield; O. S. Hodge, Archer City; J.P. Hodge, Chatfield; Mrs. O. B.
Peterson, Megargel, Texas; R.F. Hodge, Pampa, Texas; G.H. Hodge, Italy; Mrs.
Mack Burkhead, Chatfield, and other relatives which include Col. B. F.
Marchbanks, a brother-in-law.
Waxahachie; W. H. Marchbanks. Dallas; B.F. Marchbanks, Jr., Chatfield; R. H.
Witherspoon, Chatfield, nephews and Mrs. S. H. Bond, Chickasha, Okla., a niece.
Mr. Hodge was born at Chatfield in 1857 in the same house in which he died. He
came from an old slave holding southern family and honored and revered the old
traditions of the South. His life stamped him a true Southerner, a man of
sterling character who was ever ready to do his best for the advancement of his
community. He was an active worker in church and civic affairs and was well
known throughout this section.
His father. Capt. Hodges came from Kentucky and purchased the old home at
Chatfield and sent back for his family after the house had been built and
quarters for his slaves constructed.
His family came to Chatfield In 1852. R.L. Hodge was married to Mary Page Pannil
at Chatfield in 1884. Active pallbearers were, Charles Highnote, Robert
Montfort, B.F. Marchbanks, W.H. Marchbanks,R.H. Witherspoon and W.P. Thorp.
All friends were honorary pallbearers.
Notes:
- Corsicana Semi-Weekly Light
- November 8, 1929
- Submitted by
Tim Childress
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PROMINENT NAVARRO COUNTY CITIZEN IS BURIED CHATFIELD
R. L. (DINK) HODGE DIED AT HIS ANCESTRAL HOME TUESDAY EVENING
R. L. (Dink) Hodge, age 72, died at his home in Chatfield Tuesday night at 9:55
and funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the home,
conducted by Rev. A. C. Carraway, pastor of the Methodist church at Chatfield,
assisted by Rev. C. B. Knight of Ennis. Burial was in the
Chatfield cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, the following children, F. P. Hodge, Wichita Falls; H.
P. Hodge, Wichita Falls; Mrs. J. B. Harper, Corsicana; L. P. Hodge, Barry; J. M.
Hodge, Chatfield; O. S. Hodge, Archer City; J. P. Hodge, Chatfield; Mrs. O. B.
Peterson, Megargel, Texas; R. F. Hodge, Pampa, Texas; G. H. Hodge, Italy; Mrs.
Mack Burkhead, Chatfield, and other relatives, which include, Col. B. F.
Marchbanks, a brother-in-law, Waxahachie; W. H. Marchbanks, Dallas; B. F.
Marchbanks, Jr., Chatfield; R. H. Witherspoon, Chatfield, Nephews and Mrs. S. H.
Bond, Chickasha, Okla., a niece.
Mr. Hodge was born at Chatfield in 1857 in the same house in which he died. He
came from an old slave holding southern family and honored and revered the old
traditions of the South. His life stamped him a true Southerner, a man of
sterling character who was ever ready to do his best for the advancement of his
community. He was an active worker in church and civic affairs and was well
known throughout this section.
His father, Capt. Hodges came from Kentucky and purchased the old home at
Chatfield and sent back for his family after the house had been built and
quarters for his slaves constructed. His family came to Chatfield in 1852.
R. L. Hodge was married to Mary Page Pannil at Chatfield in 1884.
Active pallbearers were, Charles Highnote, Robert Montfort, B. F. Marchbanks, W.
H. Marchbanks, R. H. Witherspoon and W. P. Thorp.
All friends were honorary pallbearers.
Notes:
Catherine "Kate" (Persons)
Talley
Nov 14, 1845 - Mar 21, 1933
MRS. KATE TALLEY DIED EARLY TODAY HOME
MRS. PRINCE Pioneer Corsicana Resident will be buried Wednesday Afternoon. Mrs. Kate P.
Talley, aged 87 years, widow of the late James Talley Confederate veteran, pioneer
resident of Corsicana, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. R. E. Prince, 420 West
Seventh Avenue, Tuesday morning at 7:30 o'clock, Funeral services will be conducted by
Rev. P. Martin Baker, pastor of the Third Avenue Presbyterian church. Mrs. Talley had
resided in Corsicana for more than 55 years, and was active in the Daughters of the
Confederacy organization. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Prince, Corsicana and Mrs.
Annie Hood, Wichita Falls; a son Harold Talley, Corsicana; three grandchildren, three
great-grandchildren and other relatives. Pallbearers will be J. S. Simkins, Ralph Steel,
Will Elliott, J. N. Garitty, C. J. Knox and H. G. Gribble. The funeral will be directed by
the Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home. with burial in
Oakwood Cemetery.
Notes:
- Added 9/27/1997
-
28 Feb 1928 Corsicana Sun Kerens Tribune
- Her husband, James T. Talley, served in the Civil War
Lee
Allison Denbow
Nov 4, 1907 - Jul 4, 1944
 KILLED IN ACTION
Pvt. Lee A. Denbow, 36, U.S. Army, infantry 90th Division, was killed in action in France July 4, according to a telegram received from the war department by his wife, Mrs. Lucile
H. Denbow, 1701 1-2 Maplewood avenue. Prior to entering the service October 21, 1942, he had been employed by A. T. Smith for 14 years. A brother , Cpl. Vernon Denbow, is serving
with the 5th Army in Italy.PVT LEE A. DENBOW KILLED IN ACTION FRENCH INVASION
Pvt. Lee A Denbow, 36, U.S. Infantry 90th Division, was killed in action in France on July 4, according to a message received by his wife, Mrs. Lucile H. Denbow, 170 1-2 Maplewood
avenue, from the war department. Pvt. Denbow entered the service October 31, 1942. He had been employed by A. T. Smith for 14 years prior to entering the army. A brother, Corp.
Vernon Denbow, is with the Fifth army in Italy.
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WEDNESDAY RITES FOR PFC. DENBOW; KILLED IN FRANCE
Funeral services for Pfc. Lee A. Denbow, 36, who was killed in action in France,
July 4, 1944, will be held from the Corley Funeral Chapel Wednesday afternoon at
2:30 o'clock. Burial will be in
Oakwood cemetery. The rites
will be conducted by Rev. E. F. Bohmfalk, pastor of the First Methodist church.
Pfc. Denbow entered the U. S. Army, Oct. 31, 1942.
He served with Company L. 358th Infantry, 90th Division, and was in the Third Army when killed. He trained at Camp Barkley and Fort Dix.
Reared at Roane, Denbow was connected with the A. T. Smith store 13 years.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lucille Denbow, Corsicana; mother, Mrs. G. L. Denbow, Corsicana; two brothers, Allen Denbow, Corsicana, and Vernon Denbow,
Irving; and four sisters, Mrs. M. O. Sutherland, Eustace; Mrs. R. L. Keele, Tyler; Mrs. C. M. Bowden, Dallas; Mrs. W. D. Hedrick, Corsicana, and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be O. L. Luther, Rube Johnson, J. A. Horn, U. C. Roney, A. S. Fulton and Dr. L. E. Kelton.
The body is scheduled to arrive in Corsicana Tuesday.
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Lee A. Denbow Rites
Wednesday
Funeral rites for Pfc.
Lee A. Denbow, 36, will
be held Wednesday
afternoon at 2:30
o'clock from the Corley
chapel with burial in
Oakwood cemetery. The rites
will be conducted by
Rev. E. F. Bohmfalk,
pastor of the First
Methodist church. Pfc.
Denbow was killed in
action in France, July
4, 1944. He entered the
army Oct. 31,1942.
Surviving are his wife,
Mrs. Lucille Denbow,
Corsicana; mother, Mrs.
G. L. Denbow, Corsicana;
two brothers, Allen
Denbow, Corsicana and
Vernon Denbow, Irving;
four sisters, Mrs. M. O.
Sutherland, Eustace;
Mrs. R. L. Keele, Tyler;
Mrs. C. M. Bowden,
Dallas and Mrs. W. D.
Hedrick, Corsicana.
Pallbearers will be O.
L. Luther, Rube Johnson,
J. A. Horn, U. C. Roney,
A. S. Fulton and Dr. L.
E. Kelton.
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Lee Denbow Rites
Wednesday at 2:30
Funeral rites for Pfc.
Lee A. Denbow, 36, were
held Wednesday afternoon
at 2:30 o'clock from the
Corley Funeral Chapel.
Burial was in
Oakwood cemetery. The rites
were conducted by Rev.
E. F. Bohmfalk, pastor
of the First Methodist
church.
Denbow was killed in
action in France July 4,
1944. He entered the
army October 31, 1942.
Surviving are his wife,
Mrs. Lucille Denbow,
Corsicana; mother, Mrs.
G. L. Denbow, Corsicana;
two brothers, Allen
Denbow, Corsicana and
Vernon Denbow, Irving;
four sisters, Mrs. M. O.
Sutherland, Eustace;
Mrs. R. L. Keele, Tyler;
Mrs. C. M. Bowden,
Dallas and Mrs. W. D.
Hedrick, Corsicana.
Pallbearers will be O.
L. Luther, Rube Johnson,
J. A. Horn, U. C. Roney,
A. S. Fulton and Dr. L.
E. Kelton.
Notes:
Samuel
Thomas Bridges, Jr.
Sep 17, 1921 - Jul 29, 1944
KILLED IN ACTION - Pfc. Samuel Thomas Bridges,
Jr., 22, U.S. Marine, was killed in action July 28, on Guam, according to information
received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S.T. Bridges, Sr., 722 West Tenth avenue, from the
war department and from another son, Pfc. Orville Clayton Bridges, U.S. Marines, also on
Guam. Bridges enlisted in the Marines, Jan. 22, 1942, and went overseas, January, 1943.
Surviving are his parents, Corsicana; three brothers, Pfc. Orville Clayton Bridges, U.S.
Marines; Charles and Loyd Bridges, Corsicana; two half-sisters, Mrs. Mellie May,
Hillsboro, and Pfc. Ora Belle Bridges, U.S. Marines El Centro, Calif.; and five half
brothers, Jesse Bridges, Oakland Calif.; Allen Bridges, U.S. Navy, Maryland; S.T. Bridges,
Dallas; Odell Bridges, Fort Worth and Richard Bridges, Luling.
See Also:
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TEXAS PFC 3 REGT. USMC WWII
RE-BURIAL SERVICE FOR PFC. BRIDGES SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Funeral services for Pfc. Samuel Thomas Bridges, 26, U. S. Marine, killed in
action at Guam, July 28, 1944, are slated Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the
Corley Chapel. Burial will be in Oakwood
Cemetery. The rites will be conducted by Major William Carter of the
Salvation Army.
Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Bridges, Corsicana; three
brothers, Clayton, Charles and Lloyd Bridges, all of Corsicana; five
half-brothers, Jesse L. Bridges, Oakland, Calif.; S.T. Bridges, Kingsville;
Richard Bridges, Luling and Alan Bridges, Fort Worth; two sisters, Mrs. Lona
Hines and Mrs. Dorothy Whitaker, both of Corsicana; two half-sisters, Mrs.
Mellie May, Hillsboro, and Mrs. Ora B. Langhlear, Lynn, Mass., and other
relatives.
Notes:
-
Corsicana
Daily Sun - Saturday, April 17, 1948
- Submitted by
Karen Rost
- Death records and his headstone show his
death as July 29 - Reburial in Oakwood Cem. was April 18, 1948
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Notes:
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FUNERAL SERVICES HELD
SUNDAY FOR PFC. S. T.
BRIDGES
Funeral services for
Pfc. Samuel Thomas
Bridges, Jr., 26, U. S.
Marine, killed in action
at Guam, July 28, 1944,
were held Sunday
afternoon at 3 o'clock
from the Corley Funeral
Chapel. Burial was in
Oakwood
Cemetery. The
rites were conducted by
Major William Carter of
the Salvation Army. The
American Legion had
charge of the military
burial and provided
pallbearers.
Surviving are the
parents, Mr. and Mrs. S.
T. Bridges, SR.,
Corsicana; three
brothers, Clayton,
Charles and Lloyd
Bridges, all of
Corsicana; five
half-brothers, Jessie,
Bridges, Oakland,
Calif., S. T. Bridges,
Irving; Odell Bridges of
Kingsville, Texas;
Richard Bridges, Luling,
and Allan Bridges, Fort
Worth; two sisters, Mrs.
Lona Hines, and Mrs.
Dorothy Whitaker, both
of Corsicana; two
half-sisters, Mrs.
Mellie May, Hillsboro,
and Mrs. Ora B.
Langhlear, Lynn, Mass.,
and other relatives.
Notes:
John
Claud
Willis
KILLED IN ACTION - T-Sgt. Claud Willis, 23, U.S.
Army, 23rd infantry, Second Division, Third Army, was killed in action in France August
31, according to information from the war department received by his parents Mr. and Mrs.
S. H. Willis, 101 South Thirty-fifth street. First reported missing on August 31, he was
later confirmed dead on the same date. Entering the service October 17, 1940, Sgt. Willis
was stationed at Ft. Sam Houston for two years and later transferred to Camp McCoy, Wis.
in Nov. 1942. His division was shipped overseas to Northern Ireland in Sept. 1943, later
transferred to England from where his division took part in the invasion of France on
D-Day. Two brothers in the service are Scott Willis now home on furlough from overseas
duty and Howard Willis stationed in New Guinea.
Notes:
Sgt. David Clifton
McNeel
Apr 3, 1914 - Sep 16, 1944
 KILLED IN ACTION - Sgt. David C. McNee, 31, U.S.
Marine Corps, was killed in action Sept 16, in the Pacific Theater of Operations,
according to information received from the Navy by his father, C. H. McNeel, Emhouse.
Participating in many of the major engagements in the Pacific area,g Sgt. McNeel entered
the service Nov 17, 1942, and went overseas in March 1943. His wife Mrs. Maye McNeel
resides at Albuquerque, N. M. He attended Pettys Chapel school and was an oil worker when
he joined the Marines. |
Notes:
- Added 9/17/1997
-
Oakwood cemetery, Corsicana, Navarro
Co., TX
- Photo not part of original obituary
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Funeral Services For Sgt. McNeel Sunday Afternoon
Reburial services for Sgt. David Clifton McNeel, 30, killed in action, Sep. 16, 1944, with the first U. S. Marines in the South Pacific, were held Sunday
afternoon at 2 o'clock from the North Side Baptist Church. The rites were conducted by Rev. Jack Goff, pastor of the church. A military service by the
American Legion and the Marine Reserves from Dallas was held at the grave in Oakwood cemetery.
McNeel entered the service, Nov. 17, 1942, and was awarded the Silver Star for heroism against the Japanese.
Surviving are his father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. McNeel, Emhouse; two brothers, Arthur McNeel, Corsicana, and Paul E. McNeel, Midland; a
half-brother, Walton McNeel, Dallas; two sisters, Mrs. H. S. Crawford, Dresden, and Mrs. Woodrow Watson, Mertens; two half-sisters, Mrs. George Fields, Port
Sulphur, La, and Miss Charlie Sue McNeel, Emhouse; two step-sisters, Mrs. H. P. Vyers, Emhouse, and Mrs. J. T. Carl, Houston, and other relatives.
American Legion members were pallbearers.
Corley Funeral Home directed.
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Bill
Baldwin
Oct 18, 1913 - Jun 21, 1944
Died of Wounds - Staff Sgt. Bill Baldwin, 30, U.S.
Army, Infantry, died June 21 [1944] of wounds received in action June 19 in France.
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Pfc. James Ellis
McMillan
Jan 17, 1925 - Jan 2, 1944
articles moved to
James Ellis
McMillan (WWII Articles)
Marvin Omer
Brinkley & Wilmer H.
Brinkley
Cost of War Brought Home To City With Bodies Of
Soldier Brothers Laid To Rest With Full Duty Done
by Bob Campbell - Daily Sun Staff
Soldier rest! thy warfare is o'er - Sir Walter
Scott.
There came back Sunday to the only sod they knew,
the bodies of the Brinkley boys. Soldier brothers, these. Dead soldier brothers.
The came back home four years after. They came in
bronze coffins warmed down by the American Flag. Came back for the final rites; back for a
funeral service among those good people they had known, their friends; back for burial in
the soil from which they came.
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside still waters."
Marvin O. Brinkley, 31, the corporal in the air
force. Wilmer H. Brinkley, 19, the private first class of that hard driving infantry that
tested the soul of man. Soldier brothers, soldier sons of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Brinkley,
1817 West Collin St.
The United States Government - that's the one they
died for - their family and their friends paid them final tribute Sunday afternoon on a
cold, crisp day. They crowded the capacity of the Missionary Baptist Church. Here rested
the flagdraped caskets banked with lovely flowers. Here stood two American soldiers, Staff
Sergeant James T. Barrett and Cpl. J. T. Bybee, the guard of honor.
There was slow piano music, and then the choir in
muted voices. The Rev. Jack Bell, pastor of the Corbet Baptist church, walked to the
pulpit.
He read the 23 Psalm, that message of David.
Velvety words read slowly for two of the Cotton Mill boys who weren't in long enough to
accomplish the step into eternity.
"He restoreth my soul; He guideth me in the
paths of righteousness for his name's sake."
The Rev. A. J. Kirkland, pastor of the Missionary
Baptist church, arose. He prayed. Twelve members of Johnson-Wiggins Post No. 22, American
Legion, removed their navy blue and gold caps and held them in their laps.
"We come in the humblest [mannor] we know
how..." said the pastor. The Legionaries replaced their little caps. The choir sang
"God Will Take Care of You."
"These were our own boys," the pastor
said. "They went to the war from our church. They were just like other ordinary
American boys. Yet they gave the supreme gift for our [liberty]. They gave their lives for
their friends. 'May the time never come when we cease to remember them and what they did
for us ...
"Look upon Old Glory. Remember the price we
have paid for the liberty, love and happiness it symbolizes. "God grant that we will
never forget ...."
The choir sang "In the Sweet Bye and
Bye." There to the right of the pulpit rested all that was left of the infantryman.
D-Day on Normandy was death day for Wilmer. On that blood soaked, mine bristling,
windswept, lead-swept and death swept beach that tore the heart out of the American
soldier, Pfc. Brinkley got His. He died two days later on Aug 15, 1944.
To the left was the casket with the Remains of the
Air Force corporal. He didn't see much of foreign lands. A month after he landed in Italy
he was down for keeps. On Nov 20, 1944, this gunner on a bomber died over the sunny land.
To the left and to the right of the pastor were two of "our boys".
"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the
shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou are with me. Thy rod and thy staff, they
comfort me ...."
The Rev. Obie Barton, pastor of the Fellowship
Baptist Church, faced the crowd.
"Here," he said, "we did not see
the war. But in the last two years we have seen the price paid for it." This pastor
picked up the message of the 23rd Psalm again.
"They wanted not for His nearness in the time
of battle," he said. "And they wanted not for it in time of death."
The pastor added: "Sin is to blame for this
scene here this afternoon...." "We call this a reburial," he said.
"But I am saying to you that they never died. Though they fell in battle and their
bodies were laid to rest, the soul cried out: "Though I walk through the valley of
the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me/"
He looked down upon the flags. "They, too
fought the good fight, They finished a course. They kept the faith." He turned to the
family - a large family occupying several pews. There sat the mother and the father. A
brother, Chester Brinkley of Henderson; a sister, Mrs. Cecil Bondurant, of Corsicana;
three little daughters of Cpl. Brinkley, Claudia, LaVerne and Nancy Ann. "They gave
their lives for Democracy. They gave their lives for Old Glory that covers their caskets
today. They gave it gladly." He paused for just a few seconds. "This war,"
he said, "did not take the rose that had blossomed and was ready to fall. It took the
buds of young America from the bush before they were in full bloom. May we never forget
this scene nor the price we paid to allow it to happen."
"Thou preparest a table before me in the
presence of mine enemies; Thou anointed my head with oil. My cup runneth over."
The two soldiers arose and took their places at
attention, flanking the caskets. Down the aisles came the friends of the soldier brothers
who knew nothing about draft evasion, or deferments, or political commissions or
discharges brought about by this and that. They came and said a final and silent farewell
to boys who knew something else - - how to die.
"Surley goodness and loving kindness shall
follow me all the days of my life; And I shall dwell in the house of Jehova for
ever."
The cortege moved up Fifteenth St. to
Oakwood
Cemetery. Down the lane came two Corley Funeral Home hearses as the 12 Legionnaires stood
at attention. The caskets were removed placed beneath the burial tent.
There came thru that tune of finality. The notes
of "taps" glided out of the bugle. The guard of honor was at a salute. The
Legionnaires stood with the flags in their hands. There came the echo, far away Overhead
there soared a plane, its motors blending into the notes - the last notes - played for the
Brinkley brothers.
Sgt. Barrett and Cpl. Bybee took the flags and
marched to the front of the mother and the father. The sergeant, his blouse a collection
of service bars and ribbons, said a few words. Just a few kind words to a mother and a
father whose sons were there in front of them, dead soldiers.
Each took a flag and fondled his just a little.
The soldiers saluted ad returned to their posts. The Rev. Mr. Kirkland said a final
prayer. The Brinkley boys were back home.
The cemetery lost is on a little knoll Down below
there runs a little creek. In the summer the redbud flourishes there. It is a flame that
red bud. Year in and year out, down by the little creek just below the little knoll, the
redbud splashes color.
As red as Omaha Beach was when the infantry
stormed ashore to gain even so much as six inches. For the Cherbourgh peninsula was red
with blood that terrible day in history. As red perhaps as the sun over Italy that fatal
hour in November when the flames of war reached out and touched the corporal and completed
his mission - death.
Notes:
- A copy of article with picture printed pg 424 of the
Navarro County History Volume III.
- Nov 20, 1944 & Aug 15, 1944 - Corsicana Daily
Sun
- Added Feb 20, 1998
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Fatally Wounded - Pvt. Wilmer H. Brinkley, 19,
infantry died August 15, as the result of wounds received in action in France August 13,
according to information received from the war department by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.
H. Brinkley, Corsicana route No. 2. Awarded the Combat Infantry man's Badge and
Bronze Star, he participated in the storming of the beaches of the Cherbourg Peninsular
June 6. A graduate of the Powell high school he entered the service Aug 11, 1943 and
had been overseas since April 1944.
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Marvin Omer Brinkley
Dec 13, 1912 - Nov
20, 1944
December 9, 1944
Killed in Italy
CORSICANA, Texas. Dec. 9 - Cpl. Marvin O. Binkley, 31, engineer-gunner on a
bomber, was killed in action in Italy November 20, according to information
received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Brinkley, Corsicana, Route 2. A
brother, Pvt. Wilmer H. Brinkley, 19, in the infantry, was fatally wounded in
France Aug. 13.
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James Henry Hope
Jun 16, 1865 - Dec 11, 1935
Mr. Hope died on Dec. 11, 1935. Pioneer
Citizen of Blooming Grove is Buried Thursday James Henry Hope, age 70, died suddenly at
his home Wednesday morning at 9:30 o'clock. Funeral services were held at the Central
Baptist church Thursday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Monroe Gardner officiating. Burial was made in
the Rose Hill cemetery. Mr. Hope was born August 16, 1865 in Indiana and came to Texas
when 16 years old. On Christmas Day, 1889, he was married to Lula Dorsey. To this union
seven children were born, five with his wife survive: Mrs. A. J. Crocker, Blooming Grove:
Mrs. John Martin, Itasca; Aubrey Hope, Dallas; Gordan Hope, Blooming Grove; J. D. Hope of
Oklahoma.
Mr. Hope had been one of our leading
farmers for many years. He was a loving husband and father, and a loyal member of the
Baptist church. The Times extends sincere sympathy to his loved ones. Pallbearers were:
Jim Carroll, Ed Glenn, Will Reid, Roy Langston, Harry Dillingham and R.D. George. The
funeral services were directed by McCarmick Funeral Service.
Notes:
- Blooming Grove Times, Friday, Dec 13, 1935
- Mr. Hope was my great-grandfather, his son Gordon Hope being my paternal
Grandfather. My Grandmother, Mamie Thompson Hope was also from a early family in your
area. Her parents were William (Bill) Thompson and Sudie Reynolds Thompson. The lived in
the country outside of Blooming Grove. Mrs. Arthur Crocker (Katie) mentioned in the above
obituary, lived in Blooming Grove until her death about 1980. Submitted by
Brenda Hope Dahlberg
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Photo of James Henry Hope
Leander Levalcus
"Valkie"
English
Sep 14, 1868 - Jun 13, 1928
Dallas Times Herald - Thursday, June 14, 1928 pg
ELEVEN
Leander L. English
The body of Leander L. English, 39, a resident of Frost, who died at a hospital here
Wednesday was sent to Hillsboro Thursday for burial. He is survived by his wife and a son,
C.O. English of Dallas.
Notes:
FROST RESIDENT DIED WEDNESDAY DALLAS HOSPITAL
FROST, June 14. (Spl.)—Funeral services for L. L. English, age 60,
who died in the Baptist Sanitarium in Dallas following an operation
Wednesday, were held at Frost at 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon in the
Methodist church, with Rev. C. E. Diltz conducting the
rites.
The deceased is survived by a wife and six children.
He was a resident of Frost for many years, residing about three
miles south of the town. He became ill last Friday and was taken to
Dallas and underwent an operation.
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Laura Paralee (Sessions) McGee
Jul 25, 1856 - Dec 20, 1942
Mrs. J. A. McGee died Sunday night; burial be in Rice
Mother Mrs. J. B. Fortson was native of
Navarro County. Mrs. J. A. McGee, age 86 years, died at 10 o'clock Sunday night at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. J. B. Fortson, 220 North Fourteenth Street. Funeral services will be
held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Methodist church in
Rice. Rev. E.
F. Bohmfaulk, assisted by Rev. C. O. Hightower, will conduct the rites. Burial will be in the
Rice cemetery.
Mrs. McGee was a native of Navarro
County. She was the daughter of Isaac Boone and Rachel Minerva Hammonds Sessions and was
born July 25, 1856, in the Sessions community near Rice. She attended school at Chatfield
and later at Marvin College in Waxahachie. Joining the Methodist church at
Chatfield at
the age of 12 years, she had been an active member of that denomination since that time
and had also taken an active interest in civic and social affairs of Rice and Corsicana.
She married Dr. J. A. McGee of Rice on
January 24, 1878, and made her home in Rice until 1928 when she moved to Corsicana to make
her home with her daughter. Dr. McGee died in 1905. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Lyda
McGee Fortson, Corsicana; Mrs. Roxie McGee Collins, Ennis; two sisters, Mrs. J. A. Lackey
of Rice and Mrs. H.P. Barkley, Ennis; a brother, Dr. I.P. Sessions, Rockdale; seven
grandchildren, John Murray McGee, Beaumont; Joe B. Fortson Jr., Corsicana; Mrs. Eliot a.
Johnston, Corsicana; James Edwin Fortson, student at the University of Texas, Austin; Mrs.
Arley McCarson, Ferris; James McGee Collins, aviation cadet at Hondo; Virgil A. Sanders,
Lexington, Ky.; five great grandchildren, Marylyn and Natalie McGee, Beaumont; Judith
Johnston, Corsicana; Lyda Gayle Fortson, Corsicana; Joe B. Fortson III, Corsicana; a
number of nephews and nieces and other relatives. Pallbearers will be Hiram Bartley,
Claude Hervey, Tom Queen, Tom Fortson, Clarence Mahaley, Byron South, Scott Swafford,
Arthur Caldwell, B. H. Clark and A. R. Jackson. Honorary pallbearers will be friends of the
family. Sutherland-McCammon is directing the arrangements.
Notes:
- Added March 4, 1998
- Date of
death: 20 Dec 1942, Corsicana, TX
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RITES ON TUESDAY FOR MRS. J. A. M'GEE FROM RICE CHURCH
Funeral services for Mrs. J. A. McGee, age 86 years, who died Sunday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joe B. Fortson, here, were held Tuesday afternoon
at 3 o'clock from the Methodist church at Rice. Rev. E. F. Bohmfalk assisted by Rev. C. O. Hightower, conducted the rites. Burial was in the Rice cemetery.
Mrs. McGee was a native of Navarro county, having been born in the Sessions community near Rice. She was one of the leaders in church, social and civic
affairs in Corsicana and Rice for many years.
Surviving are two daughters, two sisters, a brother, seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren a number of nephews, nieces and other relatives.
Sutherland McCammon directed the arrangements.
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John Titus Fortson
Feb 4, 1870 - Aug 1, 1938
John T. Fortson, financial leader, died
here Monday Funeral services scheduled Wednesday morning at 10:30 o'clock John T. Fortson,
aged 68 years, life-long resident of Navarro County, financial leader, died at his home,
1914 West Third avenue Monday night at 8:30 o'clock after a short illness. He had been in
ill health for some time.
Mr. Fortson was a member of the firm Fortson Brothers, owners of the extensive Fortson ranch along Chambers creek between
Corsicana and Rice and other real estate, bank stock and other properties. He was a director of the Trinity River Canalization organization and was connected with many
corporations and organizations.
He was born near Rice and made his home in Rice until he moved to Corsicana about 15 years ago. He was married to Miss Viola
Haynie of Rice in 1903. Surviving are his wife, Corsicana; two brothers, Joe B. Fortson, Corsicana, and Tom Fortson, Rice; five sisters, Mrs. John Matthews, Athens; Mrs.T. D.
Queen, Rice; Mrs. R.F. Bartlett, Rice; Mrs. Ida Harper, Rice; and Mrs. W. S. Hollister, Dallas, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted
Wednesday morning at 10:30 o'clock from the First Methodist Church. Rev. Roy A. Langston, pastor of the church, will conduct the rites. Interment will be in
Oakwood Cemetery. The
first National Bank will be closed during the funeral hour. Pallbearers will be Odie Burke, Arthur Elliott, Wesley Edens, Arthur Caldwell, Hiram Bartlett, Billy Murchison,
Claude Hervey and John Murchison.
Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home is
directing the arrangements.
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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR JOHN FORTSON WEDNESDAY MORNING
PROMINENT NATIVE OF NAVARRO COUNTY SUCCUMBED MONDAY NIGHT
Funeral services for John T. Fortson, aged 68 years, native of Navarro county, were held Wednesday morning at 10:30 o'clock
from the First Methodist church. Interment was made in
Oakwood cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. Roy A. Langston,
pastor of the church. Mr. Fortson died Monday night at 8:30 o'clock. He had been in ill health for some time.
Mr. Fortson was a member of Fortson Brothers, owners of the extensive Fortson ranch properties on Chambers creek between
Corsicana and Rice; bank stock and other properties. He formerly was a member of the Lions club. He was a director of the First
National Bank, a director of Trinity River Canalization organization. Mr. Fortson was a member of the board of stewards
of the First Methodist church for a number of years.
He was born near Rice and made his home in Rice until he moved to Corsicana 15 years ago. He was married to Miss Viola Haynie of Rice in 1903.
Surviving are his wife, two brothers, Joe B. Fortson, Corsicana and Tom Fortson, Rice; five sisters, Mrs. John Matthews, Athens;
Mrs. T. D. Queen, Rice; Mrs. R. F. Bartlett, Rice; Mrs. Ida Harper, Rice, and Mrs. W. S. Hollister, Dallas, and a number of nieces and nephews.
The First National Bank was closed during the funeral hour.
Pallbearers were Odie Burke, Arthur Elliott, Wesley Edens, Arthur Caldwell, Hiram Bartlett, Billie Murchison, Claude Hervey and John Murchison.
Sutherland -McCammon Funeral Home directed the arrangements.
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Fannie Charity (Walker)
Loop
Nov 2, 1868 - Oct 4, 1942
MRS. FANNIE LOOP DIED RICE SUNDAY; BURIAL MONDAY
Mrs. Fannie Walker Loop, aged 73 years, widow of the late D. M. [David Marion]
Loop, died at the family home in Rice Sunday morning [4 Oct 1942] following a short illness. Funeral services weer [sic] held
Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the First Baptist church in Rice with burial in the
Rice cemetery. The rites were conducted by Rev. W. H. Day and Rev. C. O. Hightower.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Carl [Fay] Heather, Rice; Miss Kellie Loop, librarian,
Dallas; Mrs. R. F. [Dorothy] Bartlett, Jr., Fort Knox, Ky., and Mrs. Hugh [Hazel] Gallemore, Fort Worth; three grand children, and two brothers, E. B. [Ethelbert Barksdale]
Walker, Ennis, and H. S. [Hiram Street] Walker, Mobile, Ala., and other relatives.
Pallbearers were T. D. Queen, Bob Mahaley, W. C. Mahaley, Byron Harwell, Jeff Harwell, M.
E. Cummings. Corley directed arrangements.
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