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Ernest Pierce French, Jr. Ernest Pierce French, 79, of Corsicana passed away Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999 in Corsicana. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Chapel with Bro. Bill Honea officiating. Interment will be at Resthaven Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Greg Carver, Randy Carver, Rick Carver, Scott Haynie, Steve Hanie, Larry Honea and Jimmy Taylor. Mr. French was born Feb. 20, 1920 in Navarro County. He was a machinist. He was a member of First Baptist Church. Mr. French served in the U.S. Army in the 36th division during World War II. He received the Silver Star and two Purple Hearts during his WWII service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine French. Mr. French is survived by special friend, Edna McCain of Corsicana; sister, Ernetine Stafford of Desoto; and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 200 N. 13th St., Suite 102, Corsicana, Tx 75110; First Baptist Church, 510 W. Collin Ave., Corsicana, Tx 75110; Wesley United Methodist Church, 3308 N. Beaton, Corsicana, Tx 75110. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. Notes:
Florence Lucille (Deskin) Albritton
Lucille Albritton, 93, of Kerens passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2002 at East Texas Medical Center in Athens. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Paschal Funeral Home. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Bazette Baptist Church with the Rev. Frank Upchurch officiating. Interment will follow at Bazette Baptist Cemetery. Pallbearers will be nephews. She was born Sept. 16, 1908 in Bazette. Survivors include her son, Joe Albritton of Kerens; granddaughters, Kathy Albritton and Jeri Albritton, both of Kerens, and Corneila Albritton of Athens; grandsons, Jody Albritton of Athens, Douglas Albritton Jr. of Corsicana and Cody Albritton of Kerens; sister, Juanita Bailey of Dallas; and a number of nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home of Kerens. Notes:
Elizabeth (Hall) Wallace Elizabeth Hall Wallace, 79, of Corsicana passed away Saturday, May 11, 2002 at Navarro Regional Hospital. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Olive Baptist Church with the Rev. Willie Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Woodland Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Willie George Davis, Robert E. Randle, Freddie Watson and Roy Newton. Mrs. Wallace was born Feb. 11, 1923 in Groesbeck. She was a member of Corner Stone Baptist Church where she served as an usher and a deaconess. She worked in private nursing health care. Survivors include her husband, George L. Wallace of Corsicana; daughter, Bettye Raven Pruitt of Compton, Calif.; sons, LeRoy Wilson and wife Virginia of Corsicana and Charlie Bryant; nine grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends including Willie George Davis of Mexia. Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary. James 'Wild Child' Harris Jr. James "Wild Child" Harris Jr., 63, of Corsicana passed away Monday, May 13, 2002 at his residence. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Eastside Church of Christ with Brother W.W. Wilmore officiating. Interment will follow at Woodland Cemetery in Corsicana. Pallbearers will be Thomas Reese, Greg Horton, Michael Thomas, Darron Brown, Charles Mosley and Clifford Strain Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Johnson, Michael Harris, Xavier Harris, James E. Harris, Larry Ballard Sr., Clifford Strain Sr., Luther Brown, James Bruton and Hammitt Bruton Jr. Mr. Harris was born Jan. 12, 1939 in New Orleans, La. Survivors include his wife, Wanda Harris of Corsicana; sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Latisha Johnson of Oklahoma, Michael Johnson and Larronda "Chick" Lusk of Corsicana, Xavier "Red" and Shameqa "Secret" Harris of Georgia and Antonio Brown; daughters, Cerissa Harris and Shamika "Neke" Harris, both of Corsicana; brother, James Edward Harris of New Orleans; sisters, Eloise Harris of Dallas, and Vera Jones, Betty Taylor, Dersia Harris, Odile Bledsoe and Audrey Webb, all of New Orleans; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, James and Kathy Bruton, June and Clifford Strain, Helen and Luther Brown, Hammitt and Kay Bruton, Sally Winston, Bessie Alexander and Sonya Bruton, all of Corsicana; best friend, Larry Ballard Sr. of Corsicana; special nieces, Birdelle Tolliver, Yolanda Reese, and Rhonda Johnson; special great-nieces, Meshealla Strain and Myesha Reese; 16 grandchildren and a host of other nieces, nephews and other relatives. Arrangements by Scott Funeral Home Willis
Lucille (Boone) Aaron Athens Review March 15, 1998 Willis Lucille Aaron Services for Willis Lucille Aaron, 82, of Athens are scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday at the Foster and Brown Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Frank Upchurch officiating. Burial will follow at the Oaklawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Aaron died Friday morning at the Park Highland Nursing Home. She was born Oct 5, 1915, in Navarro County, the daughter of Emmett Clyde Boone. Mrs. Aaron is survived by five daughters and two sons-in-law, Myrtle McNew of Athens, Mary Jo and John Tanner of Athens, Ruth Faulkinbury of Ardmore, Okla., Jackie Clement of Graham and Mary Ann and Larry Thomas of Athens; two brothers Elvis Boone of Murchison and Emmett Boone of Dallas; and one sister Agnes Grace of Ben Wheeler. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday evening Notes: Emmett Clyde Boone Athens Daily Review Volume 51 Number 17 Athens Texas Saturday January 20, 1951 FINAL RITES FOR E. C. BOONE HELD SATURDAY AT 2. Funeral services for Emmett C. Boone, 71, who died Friday in the P. and S. Hospital at Corsicana, will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Corley Chapel in Corsicana. Internet was in the Mankin Cemetery near Trinidad. Survivors include his widow, of Corsicana; four sons, J. M. Boone, Kaufman, Clyde Boone, Refugio, Elvis and Emmett Boone, both of Dallas; five daughters, Mrs. Laura Crossley, Elmhouse, Mrs. R. L. Green, Kerens, Mrs. D. F. Robinson, and Miss Agnus Boone, both of Corsicana, Mrs. Oscar Aaron, Athens; three step-sons, D. F. Lewis, Mesquite, W. F. Lewis, Corsicana and Melton Lewis, Dallas; four brothers, Ratcliffe Boone, Corsicana, Hatcher Boone, Blum, Dan Boone, Kopperll, and Robert Boone, Fort Worth; one sister Mrs. Lizzie Holcomb, Blum. 26 Grandchildren and two Great Grandchildren. Notes: Loyd Maurice Boone Loyd Marurice Boone, 70, of Maypearl, and better known to his many friends as Bird Dog, passed away Saturday morning at Baylor Medical Center of Ellis County in Waxahachie. Services are today at 2 p.m. in the Waxahachie Funeral Home Chapel with Ronniine Wiggins officiating. Burial will follow in the Maypearl Cemetery. He was born in Cryer Creek, Texas, June 4, 1926, to Pierce and Cassie Boone. Shortly after finishing his education, he was inducted into the USA Army where he served his country in World War II. After returning from his tour of duty in the army, he married Wilna Wiggins on Dec 10, 1949. Mr. Boone was employed for 31 years with the Larkin Company. After retiring, he became involved in farming and ranching. He was a member of the Church of Christ for many years. Mr. Boone is survived by his wife Wilna of Maypearl; a son and daughter in law, Roy and Kathy Boone of Maypearl; a daughter and son in law, Diane and Jimmy White of Maypearl; a sister, Ruth McNeely of Waxahachie; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Pallbearers are Joe Cornwell, Joe Doskocil, David Eubanks, Rodney Adams, Todd Lee, Ray Lynn Campbell, Jim Evans, and Wayne Bratcher. Arrangements by Waxahachie Funeral Home 1997. Notes:
Gertie Ruth (Boone) McNeely The Waxahachie Daily Light Monday, Apr 21, 1997 Ruth McNeely services today Ruth McNeely, 93, passed away Saturday afternoon, April 19, 1997, apparently of a heart attack. She was born on Jan 14, 1914, in Navarro County and had lived in Ellis County all her life. Her parents were Pierce and Cassie Boone. Ruth was a beautiful, loving person and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Ruth was a member of First Baptist Church in Waxahachie. For many years she was the owner and operator of the Dawson dry cleaning establishment. She was an avid bowler, and has been a member of a bowling league for 40 years. Survivors are daughters, Ruth Ann Travers of Wills Point, Sue Wiser of Waxahachie, Callie Morang and husband Roy, Debbie Hyles and husband Joe of Grand Prairie, and Cindy Schulz and husband Johnny of Waxahachie; and sisters in law, Wilna Boone of Maypearl, Gladys Dawson and Laura Mae McNeely. She was preceded in death by both parents, Pierce and Cassie Boone, first husband Bill Dawson, second husband Joe McNeely, and a brother Maurice (Bird Dog) Boone, on Dec 21, 1996. Funeral services will be Monday, April 21, 1997, at 2 p.m. in the Waxahachie Funeral Home Chapel, with Brother Ronnie Wiggins officiating. Interment will follow in Waxahachie City Cemetery. Pallbearers are Roy Boone, Jimmy White, Johnny White, James White, James Eubanks and Calvin Travers. The family received family and friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Waxahachie Funeral Home, 1201 W. Hwy 287 Bypass, 923-1595. Notes:
Dale Edward Weaver Dale Edward Weaver, 84, of Arlington passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2002 in a Fort Worth care center. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Fielder Road Baptist Church in Arlington with the Rev. Jerry Mayfield and the Rev. Joe Atkinson officiating. Interment will follow at Rice Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ken Ruthart, Dick Ruthart, Stephen Schultz, Scott Bowden, Eldon Hicks and Alton Daniels. Mr. Weaver was born Dec. 19, 1917 near Rule in Haskell County. He served in the Army Air Force from 1940 to 1945 in Newfoundland, England and Germany. He worked for Chance-Vaught in Grand Prairie and the Federal Aviation Administration from 1960 to 1982 in El Paso, Oklahoma City, Austin and Fort Worth. After retiring, Mr. Weaver operated his own home repair business. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Frances Bowden Weaver of Arlington; son and daughter-in-law, John C. and Debi of Arlington; daughter, Elayne Ruthart of Arlington; grandchildren, Stephen Schultz of Mineola, Lindsey Ruthart of Arlington and Courtney Weaver of Lubbock; sister-in-law, Ann Weaver of Taylor; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Nadine Weaver of Olton; sister-in-law, Charlene Bowden of Monahans; brother-in-law and wife, Jack and Mary Helen Bowden of Grand Junction, Colo.; and nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Fielder Road Baptist Church in Arlington or Community Hospice of Texas in Fort Worth. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. Oliver Casnes Ponder Oliver C. Ponder, 63, of Kerens passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at Navarro Regional Hospital. Wake services will be 7 p.m. today at Ross and Johnson Chapel. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at New Hope Baptist Church in Kerens with the Rev. Samuel Washington Sr. officiating. Interment will follow at Samaria Cemetery in Kerens. Pallbearers will be nephews and friends. Mr. Ponder was born June 23, 1938 in Kerens. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Orville C. Ponder; brothers, Dock Ponder and Dudley Ponder; and sister, Corene Onder Shamlin. Survivors include his wife, Mary E. Ponder of Kerens; daughters and husbands, Hattie and Cleveland Yeldell of Dallas, Doris and Kalvin Townsel of Kerens, and Janice and Sean Foreman of Florida; son and wife, Boris and Tonya Ponder of Kerens; sisters, Viola Armstrong and husband Eldridge of Powell, Hattie M. Vanibuls and Fannie Alexander of Houston; sisters-in-law, Geraldine of Houston, Christine Harris and husband Billy of Ennis; brothers, Mack C. Ponder of Berkeley, Calif., Estell Ponder and wife Mildred of Houston; brother-in-law, Lee and wife Christine of Corsicana; seven grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary. MEXIA - Arlene Yarber, 89, of Corsicana, formerly of Mexia, died Saturday, May 4, 2002. Services are pending at Porter Funeral Home, Mexia. - Waco Tribune-Herald, Waco, TX Elmer
Albritton Purifoy ADERHOLD - Elmer A. Purifoy, 87, of West passed away early Wednesday morning, May 8, 2002, at Providence health Center in Waco. Services will be at 10. a.m. Saturday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. John Crowder officiating. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Oakwood City Cemetery in Corsicana with the Rev. Terry McElrath officiating. The family will receive visitors from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Mr. Purifoy was born on Aug. 27, 1914, in Corsicana, the son of Elmer S. and Clemmie Purifoy. He married Ruby Mae Starnes on Dec. 25, 1934, in Corsicana. She preceded him in death on Nov. 28, 1970. He then married Ethel Stanley Denison on Feb. 12, 1972, in West. She also preceded him in death on Dec. 28, 2000. He worked for Texas Power and light Co. for 40 years before retiring in 1977. Elmer then operated Purifoy Enterprises & Electric Service and the What's It Shop in West. He also was a faithful and active member of First Baptist Church in West. He was also a member of the West Kiwanis Club, where he served as past president and past Lt. Governor, and a member of the International Order of Odd Fellows. Elmer enjoyede traveling and was a wonderful father and grandfather. He also was preceded in death by a son, Elmer Leo Purifoy, who died on March 28, 1996. Survivors include a daughter, Jeraldine Fellbaum and her husband Ralph of Waco; two step-daughters, Susan Cassidyof Waco and Vinetta Power of Hewitt; six grandchildren, Traci Nichols, Jimmy Fellbaum, Melanie Peevey, Meredith Jones, Kaytlyn Greene and Samantha Greene; and three great-grand-children, Cody Nichols, Heather Jones and Tyler Jones. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund. ADERHOLD FUNERAL HOME INC. Notes: Charles David McAfee COVINGTON - Charles David McAfee, 42, of Covington, founder and owner of McAfee Software Development, passes away Friday, May 10, 2002 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 13 at Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home Chapel in Cleburne. Burial will be at Watts Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 12 at Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home, Cleburne. Mr. McAfee was born Sept 5, 1959 in Waco to the Rev. Charles Joseph and Ida Fields McAfee. He graduated from University High School and Texas State Technical College with honors. He took piano lessons and then taught himself to play the accordion, drums and guitar. He played the clarinet and the tuba in high school band. He was a Boy Scout, a true Dallas Cowboy fan and an avid fisherman who was always ready to wet a hook. After the death of his father in 1995, he returned to Covington to run the farm. He is survived by a son, Kevin McAfee and wife Lindee, of Waco; a grandson, Brayden Thomas McAfee of Waco; mother Ida Fields McAfee Bowman of Joshua; two sisters and Brothers-in-law, Zelma and Marty Bielat of Covington and Janet and randy Rogan of Mesquite; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Memorials may be made to Watts Chapel United Methodist Church, 6924 CR 308, Cleburne, TX 76031 or COTA, for Andy M., c/o Wells Fargo Bank, Acct. No. 9341366244. Notes:
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Roy Edward Ragsdale Sr.
------------ RAGSDALE Milburn Leroy Young Jr. Milburn Leroy Young Jr., 72, of Corsicana passed away Thursday, May 16, 2002 at Health Care and Rehab of Corsicana. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. today at Kerens City Cemetery with the Rev. B. F. Risinger Jr. officiating. Mr. Young was born Dec. 24, 1929 in Shreveport, La. to Milburn L. Young Sr. and Eula Richards Young. He was the manager of The Bait House until he retired. He attended First Baptist Church in Corsicana. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Jean Young of Corsicana; daughter, Donna Cole of Houston; grandson, Matt Cole of New Mexico; granddaughter, Candace Pooch and husband Mike of College Station; great-granddaughter, Ashley Pooch of College Station; great-grandson, Dylan Pooch of College Station; sister and brother-in-law, Maxine and Marvin Turbeville of Mesquite; brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald and Sue Young of Mesquite, and Kenneth and Charlotte Young of Red Oak; and several aunts, nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Araseli Galindo Espinoza Araseli Galindo Espinoza, infant, passed away Friday, May 17, 2002 in Corsicana. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Calvary Catholic Cemeterywith the Rev. Robert Williams officiating. Survivors include her parents, Noe Galindo and Araseli Espinoza. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Elmer Lee Smith Elmer Lee Smith, 81, of McKinney passed away Friday, May 17, 2002 in McKinney. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Oakwood Cemetery. Mr. Smith was born July 27, 1920 in Corsicana. He was a veteran and a sales clerk. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Janette McCarthy. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Smith of McKinney; daughter and husband, Ginger and James Harper of McKinney; brother, Jack Smith of Cedar Creek; grandson, Greg Harper of Plano; and granddaughter, Claire McCarthy of Georgetown. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. Notes: Opal (Lynch) Hawkins - Harris Opal "Memaw" Harris, 94, of Kerens passed away Saturday, May 18, 2002 at Kerens Care Center. Services will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Paschal Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Wes Johnson and Chris Kenner officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bert Kilcrease, Kenny Kilcrease, Andy Sessions, Dan Smith, Dave Commiato, Jim Wells, Don Barnes and Coit Harris. She was born March 17, 1908 in Peacevalley, Mo. She was a weaver for many years at the Corsicana Cotton Mill. She was a sales lady for Studio Cosmetics and a nurses aid at Pauline's Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her first husband, E.Y. Hawkins, and second husband, Lawrence Harris; a grandson, Kenny Kenner; sisters, Edith Foster and Ella Smith; and brothers, Ernest, Shelby, Fred and Wayne Lynch. She is survived by daughters, Joan Kilcrease and son-in-law, Kenneth Kilcrease of Kerens; Darla Sumners of Seagoville; and son Orrie Harris and daughter-in-law, Mary Lu, of Bridgeport; grandchildren, Candy and Jim Wells, Chris and Glenna Kenner, all of Palestine, Kathy and Dave Commiato, Bert and Carolyn Kilcrease, all of Kerens, Kenny and Blaca Kilcrease of Rockdale; Lu Lane Wiley, Coit and Melanie Harris of Chico, Robin and Don Barnes, Jay and Neysa Harris, all of Decatur, Tanya and Mical Campbell of Seagoville and Stephanie and Jefferson Santos of Plano; 32 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, send donations to Homebound Ministry, Northside Baptist Church, Corsicana, Texas, or to a charity of choice. Elsie Cleo (Lancaster) Bates Cleo Lancaster Bates Funeral Services Are Held For Mrs. Cleo Bates Funeral services were held at Bazette Baptist Church Saturday, June 2, 1945, at 2 pm for Mrs. Cleo Bates, age 25, who died at P & S Hospital in Corsicana Thursday, May 31, 1945. Rev. Fletcher conducted the services and burial was at the Bazette Baptist Cemetery. Mrs. Bates was born June 19, 1919. Well know here, the daughter of Guy S. [St. Clair] and Eunice Deskin Lancaster, she was united in marriage to Richard [Hubbard] Bates on June 1, 1935. To this union two children were born Carrie Jane, 8 and Martha Jean, 6. Her husband preceded her in death March 28, 1941. Surviving her in addition to her two children and parents, are her grandparents, Andrew and Lena Winters Deskin., a brother Glynn [Guy] Lancaster of the Navy, stationed at Pierce, FL. and other relatives and friends. Notes:
William Jasper Tramel Rites Wednesday For W. Jasper Tramel, 62 William Jasper Tramel, aged 62, passed away Monday, February 11, 1946 in Baylor Hospital, Dallas. Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 from the Prairie Point Church with Rev. J. E. Inlow, pastor of the Assembly of God Church in Corsicana, conducting the services. Mr. Tramel had spent most of his life near Kerens and was engaged in farming. Survivors are his wife, Bedia Deskin Tramel, two sons; W. T. Tramel, Kerens; J. E. Tramel, Tom Bean; five daughters, Mrs. J. B. (Vennie) Nelson, Gladewater; Mrs. Roy (Etta) Brown, Powell; Mrs. Oral (Leolar) Warren, Mrs. Jim (Mildred) Warren and Miss Betty Tramel, Kerens; five brothers, Robert, Tom, and P.B. Tramel, Kerens; John Tramel, Corsicana and L. E. Tramel of Dallas; two sisters, Mrs. L. E. (Delia) Albritton, Kerens; Mrs. Tennessee Pike, Dallas; a foster son, Foy H. Brown, Kerens; 11 grandchildren and other relatives. Interment was made in the Prairie Point Cemetery at Bazette. Notes:
John Edward Brewer John Edward Brewer, 75, of Corsicana, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2002 in San Augustine County. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Corley Funeral Chapel with Steve Orbison and Bro. Lou Dane officiating. Interment will be at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery. Pallbearers will be James Bass, David Brewer, John Brown, Jackie Dunlap, J.V. Lewis, Wilbur Lewis, David Reagan and Herb Roop. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons and sons-in-law. Mr. Brewer was born March 29, 1927 in Hamilton County. His parents, Bill and Belle Brewer were farmers, and after a 18-month stay in the military during WWII, he became one too. In 1947 he married Faye Christine Golden of DeLeon. She and their son, John Weldon Brewer preceded him in death during the polio epidemic of 1948. While married to Christine, Mr. Brewer raised peanuts in Comanche County, but after marrying Rachel Lewis of Gorman in 1950, they moved to Navarro County where he raised cotton and grain. He and Rachel had three daughters while living in Brown's Valley in Navarro County. After the death of his father, he and his wife moved to Corsicana where he spent the next few years working for the county. He worked for 13 years for the U.S. Gypsum Co. before beginning his own backhoe business in 1971. His primary business was for Corley Funeral Home. He continued to own and operate Hilltop Backhoe Service until he retired in 1999. His other enterprises included cattle and ranching, owning and operating Hilltop Feed & Seed and Manuel's Restaurant. Through the years, he always found a little time to go fishing and a lot of time to love his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Christine Brewer; son, John Weldon Brewer; parents, Bill and Belle Brewer; brother, William Brewer and great granddaughter Samantha Rasco. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Rachel Brewer of Corsicana; daughters, Carolyn and Solon Bailey of Trinidad, Linda and Butch Earnest of San Augustine and Janet and Ovie Earles of Corsicana; granddaughters, Audra and Clay Trimble of San Augustine, Kathy and Chris Wood of Corsicana, Kim and Bill Tramel of Navasota, Kristy and Calvin Rasco of Blooming Grove, Laura and Brent Bennefield of San Augustine and Kahlayah Bailey of College Station; grandsons, John Edward and Christine Brewer, II of Corsicana, EOCR Matthew Earnest and Melissa Sanders (fiance) of San Augustine and Jason Brewer and Ellen Hand (fiance) of Corsicana; great grandsons, Josiah Bennefield of San Augustine, Tyler Trimble of San Augustine, Cody Bennefield of San Augustine, Zachery Brewer of Corsicana, Trevor Wood of Corsicana and Kendall Tramel of Navasota; aunt, Ila Mae Oringderff of Fort Worth; brothers-in-law, J.V. Nada Lewis of Gorman and Wilbur and Gail Lewis of Grand Prairie; numerous cousins and a big host of friends. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. Jewell 'Judy' Johnson Copeland Judy (Johnson) Copeland Judy Johnson Copeland, 79, of Houston passed away Sunday, May 19, 2002 in Houston. She was born June 18, 1922 in Pursley. Services are pending with Corley Funeral Home. ------ Jewell 'Judy' Johnson Copeland Jewell "Judy" Johnson Copeland, 79, of Houston passed away Sunday, May 19, 2002 in Houston. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Corley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Ken Lane officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco. Mrs. Copeland was born June 18, 1922 in Pursley. She was a resident of Corsicana State Orphan's Home from 1929 to 1940, graduating from the state home in 1940, and was a member of the Ex-Students Alumni Association. She was a member of St. Paul Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Mann Copeland. Survivors include her daughter, Cathy Copeland of Houston; son, Daniel Michael Copeland of Houston; brother, Charlie Wayne Johnson of Dunnellon, Fla.; sisters, Amy McRoble of Mansfield and Adele Cook of Temple; and grandsons, Tobin Christopher Copeland and Clayton Copeland. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. Pauline Cry (Whiddon) Boyd Pauline Cry Whiddon Boyd, 90, of Pasadena and formerly of Waco, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2002 at a Pasadena hospital. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Wade Funeral Home. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Wade Funeral Chapel with the Rev. James Hooper officiating. Interment will be Fairview Cemetery in Hubbard. Mrs. Boyd was born Nov. 26, 1911 in Hubbard. She was raised in the Bowman community and was a longtime seamstress in Waco. She was also a member of the Baptist church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Boyd and her parents, George and Beulah Mitchell Cry. She is survived by her sons, Glynn Whiddon of Pasadena and Bobby Frank and Ruth Whiddon of Pasadena; seven grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Arrangements by Wade Funeral Home. Hazel Mae (Fuller) Vigne VIGNE BYRUM FUNERAL HOME 425 North Dallas Avenue, Lancaster. - Dallas Morning News - April 18, 2002. Roy Lee Washington WASHINTON Dallas Morning News May 2, 2002 Wanda N. (Freeman) Cox COX Dallas Morning News - April 14, 2002 Frances I. (Sample) Debord DEBORD Dallas Morning News - March 27, 2002 Thelma Lee Hale HALE Green Funeral Home, Ferris TX Lucy Helen (Russell) Rose Lucy Helen Russell Rose, 82, of Austin passed away Saturday, May 18, 2002. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar, Austin. Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Northwest Hills United Methodist Church, 7050 Village Center Drive, Austin, with the Rev. Dana Hamilton of Northwest Hills United Methodist Church and the Rev. Robert Bosworth of All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Worth officiating. Interment will follow at Austin Memorial Park. Mrs. Rose was born Aug. 15, 1919 in Corsicana to Jack and Nell Russell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard M. Rose; and brother, Jack Russell Jr. Survivors include her daughter, Dianne Rose and husband David Robbins of Fort Worth; sister, Dorothy Russell of Austin; sister-in-law, Dorothy Miley Russell of Corsicana; granddaughter, Amy and husband David Hagen of Fort Worth; grandson, Michael Richards of Dallas; three great-grandchildren and a niece and nephew. Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home of Austin. Michael Jack Reed
--------- Dallas Morning News Michael Jack Reed REED Jaelynn Marie Jean Mahoney May 21 2002 Baby Mahoney, infant, passed away May 18, 2002 at Navarro Regional Hospital. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery with Bro. Wayne Mahoney officiating. Baby Mahoney was born May 18, 2002. Baby Mahoney was preceded in death by grandmother Debra Spitler. Survivors include mother Kristie Gale Mahoney of Corsicana; aunt Cindy Mahoney of Houston; uncle Troy Mahoney of Fort Worth; and grandfather Marlon Mahoney of Corsicana. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home ++++++++ May 23 2002 Jaelynn Marie Jean Mahoney Jaelynn Marie Jean Mahoney, infant, passed away May 18, 2002 at Navarro Regional Hospital. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery with Bro. Wayne Mahoney officiating. She was preceded in death by grandmother, Debra Spitler. Survivors include her mother, Kristie Gale Mahoney of Corsicana; aunt ,Mindy Mahoney of Houston; uncle, Troy Mahoney of Fort Worth; and grandfather, Marlon Mahoney of Corsicana. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Olif Quay Boyd Olif Q. Boyd, 84, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2000. His wonderful wife, Timer Boyd, had preceded him in death. He is survived by his son, Andy Boyd; daughter-in-law, Robin and grandchildren, Melinna and Jamie, all of Albuquerque; sister, Mary Ellen Grantham of Corsicana, TX; and brothers, Zack W. Boyd of Corsicana, TX and Walter L. Boyd of Waco, TX. Until his retirement in 1982, he was a partner in, and President of, Arrow Freightways, Inc. He had also been President of the Albuquerque Country Club, the West Texas-New Mexico Seniors Golf Association, New Mexico Seniors Golf Association, and the New Mexico Motor Carriers Association. He was a member of the Albuquerque Country Club for 40 years and was an ardent lover of the game of golf. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force in World War II and was a member of Ballut Abyad Shrine, Temple Lodge #6 and The Jesters. In lieu of flowers, those who wish to make contributions to the Presbyterian Hospice Unit, 8300 Constitution NE, Albuquerque 87108. A Memorial service will be held at St. Marks on the Mesa Episcopal Church, 431 Richmond Place NE, Albuquerque 87106 on Thursday, October 5 at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 North Guadalupe St., Santa Fe, NM on October 18, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements by Sunrise Society of NM, 891-8200. - Albuquerque Journal Notes:
Georgia (Howell) Smith/Tinker Georgia H. Smith Tinker, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, passed away September 13, 1999. Georgia was born in Corsicana, Texas on April 23, 1913. She was raised in Kemp, Texas and graduated from Kemp High School. She then attended the Parkland School of Nursing in Dallas, Texas. In 1935, she moved back to New Mexico shortly after her marriage to Travis Smith. After living in Idaho and Texas, she moved to New Mexico in 1951. She became very involved in the League of Women Voters and served as the Albuquerque president from 1958-1960. In 1966, Georgia and Travis moved to Pecos, New Mexico and began the campground and development called Hidden Valley. They were later divorced, but Georgia continued with the campground and a subdivision development with great dedication and sacrifice. She later became a member of the Republican Inner Circle and spent many hours in our Nation's Capitol, helping format policy. She has also served on the Presidential Roundtable. Besides her family and friends, her greatest loves were fishing and painting. She studied under the renowned artist, Carl Von Hassler. Her oil paintings of Aspens and Adobes were exceptional. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lula and George W. Howell; first husband, Travis Smith; second husband, Nick Tinker; and sister, Vera Ingram. Georgia is survived by her son, George H. Smith of Albuquerque; daughter, Sandra Elkins and husband, Dugan of Las Vegas, NV; sister, Ann Barr of Dallas, TX; grandson, Randy Elkins and wife, Sandi of McKinney, TX; granddaughter, Celeste Ehlers and husband, Patrick of Albuquerque; grandson, Rick Elkins and wife, Dena of Colorado
Springs, CO; great-granddaughter, Kalyn Elkins of Colorado Springs, CO; great-grandsons, Jonathan Smith and Zackery Ehlers of Albuquerque, Ryan Altman, Justin Altman, and Christopher Altman of McKinney, TX; nephews, Orville Jobe and Bill Barr of Texas; nieces, Noel Williams and Avis Jobe of Texas; her extended families and many, many special friends. A very special thank you to the family of Maya Najar for her love and care of Georgia during her last years. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends, and remembered for her wonderful sense of humor and zest for life. A Memorial service will be held Saturday, 1:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. Cremation has taken place and interment of cremains will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. - Albuquerque Journal - Albuquerque Journal Marguerite (Boldin) Tipton Marguerite Tipton went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 20, 1998. She passed away at her daughter's home in McKinney, TX. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Tipton Beasley and husband, Garland of McKinney, TX; sons, Ron W. Tipton of Hesperia, CA, Larry Tipton and wife, Linda of Carlsbad, NM; daughter-in-law, Barbara Vogel Tipton of Tacoma, WA; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Bernice McMenemy of Houston, TX and Wilda Scott of Lamesa, TX; and brother, George Dudley Boldin, Jr. of Lamesa, TX. She was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Tipton; and her son, John D. Tipton. Marguerite was born in Navarro County, TX on January 28, 1911. She lived in Albuquerque from 1962-1994 and was a member of Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church where she was an active member and served as Deaconess. Her greatest joy was serving her Lord and spending time with her church, family, and friends whom she loved dearly and had missed so much since leaving Albuquerque. Services will be held Wednesday, 11:00 a.m., at Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 8600 Academy NE. Memorial contributions can be made to Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church Pipe Organ Fund, 8600 Academy NE 87111. French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. - Albuquerque Journal Marshall Bonds DEL RIO, Texas -- Memorial services for Marshall Bonds of Del Rio will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4, at the Del Rio Funeral Chapel in Del Rio. Additional Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, at New Hope Baptist Church in Hobbs. Mr. Bonds, 64, died Thursday, Jan. 31, at his home. He was born Oct. 10, 1937, in Corsicana, Texas. Mr. Bonds had retired in Del Rio after years of working in the oilfield around Hobbs. Survivors include two daughters, Sonja Isbell of Hobbs and Celeste Franklin of Ruidoso; one son, Marshall G. Bonds of Gastonia, N.C.; his mother, Marie Bonds of Odessa; one sister, Patty Steed of Odessa; one brother, Ted Bonds of Del Rio; three granddaughters; and six grandsons. He was preceded in death by his father, Marshall Holman Bonds Gerald Allen Dec 25, 1926 - Dec 7, 1999 ALLEN Gerald "Max" , 72, was born December 25, 1926 in Corsicana, TX. He passed away December 7, 1999. He was an alumni of TU, a WWII Veteran, an Accountant and a loving husband and father. He is survived by: his wife of 50 years, Regina; son, Lee Thiel; daughter, Janet Fowler-Cox; .....(incomplete, full obit available for pay at http://www.tulsaworld.com)
James Clayton "Clay" Reamy Clay Reamy, 42, of Frost passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2002. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Griffin-Roughton Chapel with Gene Cravens officiating. Interment will follow at Dresden Cemetery. Mr. Reamy was born Dec. 14, 1959 in Mexia. Survivors include his wife, Caroline Reamy of Frost; sons, Clayton Nicholas Reamy and Clifton Marcus Reamy, both of Frost; daughters, Misty Branum and husband Danny of Galveston and Courtney Le-Etta Reamy of Frost; parents, Cloratho and Ann Reamy of Navarro Mills; brothers, Bryan Reamy of Navarro Mills and Stacy Reamy of Oklahoma; sisters, Sherry Jennings of Navarro Mills, Debra Barber of Corsicana, Evenia Richards of Blooming Grove; grandchildren, Cheynne, James Clayton, Lindsey and Madison; in-laws, LeRoy and Edna Hall of Frost; and a number of nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. ------ Ellis County Press Clay Reamy FROST Funeral services for Clay Reamy, 42, of Frost were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 25, 2002 in the chapel of Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home with Gene Cravens officiating. Born Dec. 14, 1959 in Mexia, he passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2002. Pallbearers were James Shelton, Alan Barber, Timmy Alred, Greg Stoehr, Johnny Campbell, Harold Wayne Hocutt II, Beefy Oliphant, Joel Price and Brian Worley. Lillian Mabelle (Pillans) Fullerton Lillian Pillans 'baby' Fullerton, 71, of Trinidad went to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 22, 2002. She passed away at Navarro Regional Hospital. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Griffin-Roughton Chapel. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Mrs. Fullerton was born Nov. 27, 1930 at St. Elmo to Benjamin Darden Pillans and Oletha Melton Pillans. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, three brothers, one sister, and one son-in-law. Survivors include Jim Whitehead of Trinidad; sons, David Johnson of Corsicana and Kevin Fullerton of Trinidad; daughters and sons-in-law, JoAnn and Karl Zaccone of Ovilla, Patricia and Mike Adams of Corsicana and Connie and Mike Ivie of Purdon; grandchildren, Tina and Billy Roughton and Tami and Clint Andrews, all of Corsicana, Lisa Zaccone of Plano, Leslie Johnson of Kirvin, Lacey and Rachel Ivie of Purdon and Dusty Johnson of Athens; great-grandchildren, Austin and Emily Roughton and Chasyn Andrews; brothers, Jack Pillans of Corsicana, Wayne and Joyce Pillans and Robert and Vernon Pillans, all of Winkler; and sisters, Gertrude Young of Irving and Frances Crumbley of Corsicana. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Notes:
Tommie Frank Gay Tommie Frank Gay, 87, of Corsicana, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2002 in Corsicana. Visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 today at Corley Funeral Home. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Restland Memorial Park. Interment will be at Restland Memorial Park. Mr. Gay was born Feb. 23, 1915 in Barry and was a highway department inspector. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn M. Gay; brother, Allen Gay; niece, Linda and Kyle Pritchett; nephews, Kirk Pritchett, Wray Moore, and Michael Moore; cousins, Mrs. Spencer Elliot and Josephine Darden, all of Corsicana; half brother, Kenneth and Mary Gay of Payson, Ariz. and half sisters, Frances Moore of Dallas and Elise Hoffman Brinkley of Houston. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home Thomas Michael Dennison Thomas Michael Dennison, 51, of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2002 in Arlington. Services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today with Chaplain Larry Bohannon officiating. Mr. Dennison was born Oct. 8, 1950 in Kansas City, Mo. Survivors include his friend, Robert Wilkins of Corsicana; sisters, Vicki Curry of Iola, Kan. and Debra Chriestenson of Neosho Falls, Kan.; and brother, Leslie Jurgeson of Kansas City, Mo. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. Ruby (Jackson) Reynolds Ruby Reynolds, 92, of Corsicana passed away Thursday, May 23, 2002 at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Killeen City Cemetery with the Rev. Tony Neal officiating. Mrs. Reynolds was born Feb. 12, 1910 in Youngstown to Harvey Jackson and Pearl Connors Jackson. She was a bookkeeper for HEB for many years. She was preceded in death by her son, Dayton Laurie Reynolds; and grandson, John Siewert Jr. Survivors include her sons, Woody Reynolds of Decatur, and Don Reynolds and Charles Reynolds, both of Corsicana; daughter, Leora Siewert of Richmond, Va.; brother, Ernest Jackson of Colorado; 10 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Boss Dee Pickett Boss Dee Pickett, 53, of Corsicana and Dallas, passed away Friday, May 17, 2002 at Doctors Hospital in Dallas. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. today at Rosewood Cemetery in Achille, Okla. with Harry Meissner officiating. Pallbearers will be Dennis Woodman, David Calvert, Richard Howard, Johnny Fisher, Joshua Johnson and Maurhys Johnson. Mr. Pickett was born July 11, 1948 in Dallas to the late Vernon and Josephine McGuire Pickett. He was educated in Dallas at Bryan Adams High School and lived in Dallas most of his life. He was a cab driver for Yellow Cab and Cowboy Cab for over 30 years. He was also a member of the Chickasaw Indian Nation. Survivors include his wife, Teresa Johnson of Corsicana and Dallas; son, Richard Howard and wife Amy of Dallas; grandson, Nicholas Howard; stepchildren, Kirsten, Joshua and Maurhys Johnson, all of Dallas; cousins, Sarah and David Calvert of Garland, Geneva and Howell Calvert and Dorothy Celentano, all of Bayonet Point, Fla.; and a host of family and beloved friends. Arrangements by Cunningham Funeral Home of Achille, Okla. Cithlaly Escamilla Cithlaly Escamilla, 3, of Corsicana passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2002 in Corsicana. Mass will be held at 2 p.m. today at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with the Rev. Robert Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Cithlaly was born May 10, 1999 in Corsicana. Survivors include her parents, Jesus and Cirina Escamilla of Corsicana; grandfather, Francisco Escamilla of Mexico; grandmother, Enedina Escamilla of Corsicana; grandparents, Eluterlo and Candelaria Chavez of Mexico; and great-grandparents, Andres and Matilde Lopez of Mexico. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. Samantha Belle Rasco Samantha Belle Rasco, infant, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2002 in Waxahachie. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Lone Oak Cemeterywith Bill Rasco officiating. Samantha was born May 16, 2002 in Waxahachie. She passed away two days before great-grandfather John Brewer. She was preceded in death by great-grandmother Verda Bell Rasco and great-grandparents Robert and Flora Douglas. Samantha is survived by parents Calvin and Kristy Rasco of Blooming Grove; maternal grandparents Solon and Carolyn Bailey of Trinidad; paternal grandparents Calvin and Glenda Rasco, Sr. of Blooming Grove; paternal great-grandfather W.C. Rasco of Navarro Mills; great-grandmother Rachel Brewer of Corsicana; uncle and aunt Bill and Robin Rasco of Trinidad; uncle David Rasco; aunt and uncle Kathy and Chris Wood of Corsicana; aunt and uncle Kim and Billy Tramel of Navasota; aunt Kahlayah Bailey of Bryan; and cousins Trevor Wood of Corsicana and Tramel Kendall of Navasota. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. Ronnie Haynie Ronnie Haynie, 60, of Corsicana passed away Thursday, May 23, 2002 in Corsicana. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Corley Funeral Home with Bro. Bill Honea officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Mr. Haynie was born Aug. 6, 1941 in Corsicana. He was a business operator. He fought a courageous battle with cancer for the past year and enjoyed his involvement in playing and coaching softball for 30 years and was the best pa-Paw in the world. He was preceded in death by parents Wayne and Marie Haynie and father-in-law Lawton McClain. Mr. Haynie is survived by wife Lawdine Haynie of Corsicana; sons Steve Haynie and wife Vicki of Corsicana and Jeffery Scott Haynie of Austin; sister Sharon Thomas of Eureka; brother Larry Haynie of Fort Defiance, Ariz.; granddaughters Laura Haynie and Spencer Haynie, both of Corsicana; and mother-in-law Edna McCain of Corsicana. Robert W. Hodges Robert Hodges He was born on Aug 13, 1922, in Corsicana to Dabney W. Hodges and Maude Idella (Millerman) Hodges. He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Billy G. Bradley, inn 1995. He is survived by his wife Frances Hodges; daughters, Candace Bradley and Nancy Strickland; grandchildren, Leigh Ann Virnau, Kevin Bradley and Michael Strickland; and three great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Crestview Baptist Church. ------------ Robert W. Hodges went home to be with the Lord on May 22, 2002 in San Antonio at the age of 79. He as born August 13, 1922 in Corsicana, TX to Dabney W. Hodges and Maude Idella (Millerman) Hodges. He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Billy G. Bradley, in 1995. He is survived by his wife, Frances Hodges; daughters, Candace Bradley, and Nancy Strickland, and grandchildren, Leigh Ann Virnau, Kevin Bradley, Michael Strickland; three great-grandchildren. Visitation: 5:30 - 7:00 P.M., Friday at the funeral home. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 A.M., Saturday, May 25, 2002 at Crestview Baptist Church. Graveside Services will follow at 3:00 P.M. at Waco Memorial Park in Waco, TX. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Crestview Baptist Church. Sunset Funeral Home. Notes:
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