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Pollie
Mae (Sanders) Hailey Nov 22, 1929 - Aug 9, 2000 FROST — Services for Pollie Mae Hailey, 70, of Frost are set for noon Saturday at the Greater New Home District Tabernacle in Centerville, Texas. The Rev. Anthony Thibodeaux will officate. Burial will be in the Hopewell Cemetery in the Hopewell Community of Leon County. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Friday and 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Walters Funeral Home in Centerville. Mrs. Hailey was born in Hopewell. She had worked at the Dress Factory in Frost for 20 years. She was a member of Taylor Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Bob Hailey of Frost; three daughters, Janie Hailey, Linda Pace, Bessie Scott, all of Corsicana, Texas; three sons, Bobby Hailey, Tommy Hailey, Larry Hailey, all of Corsicana; three sisters, O. C. Casimere and Molly McBride, both of Houston, and Carolyn Holley of Dallas; three brothers, Tommy Sanders, Curtis Sanders, and Sam Sanders, all of Houston; 16 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren; and many cousins. Virginia
Grace ‘Jenna’ (Giesler) Pollard
Dorothy
Juanita (Bates) Coker
Dorothy
Coker Frances
Loraine Dubose Lucy
Hudetts Walker Mary Hazle
Johnson Raymond T.
Dozier John L. White Richard
Edwin Woodfill Sr. Samuel
‘Sam’ Lee Laymon Earline
Lillian (Wiggins) Miller Cecil
Troy French Cecil Troy French, 87, of Corsicana passed away Saturday, Aug. 10, 2002 in Corsicana. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. today. Interment will follow at Dawson Cemetery. Mr. French was born May 12, 1915 in Purdon to Gardner and Dezzie Octavia French. He was preceded in death by sister, Hood Hubbard. Survivors include his wife, Stella French of Corsicana; and son, Bobby Gene French of Corsicana. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home of Corsicana. Levenia
Lorene (Robinson) Napps
Levenia Lorene Napps, 77, of Corsicana passed away Sunday, Aug. 11, 2002 at her residence. Visitation will be today from 5-7 p.m. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home with Bro. Gary Johnson and Bro. Leroy Elmore officiating. Interment will follow in Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery. She was born Nov. 12, 1925 in Eureka. Mrs. Napps was preceded in death by husband, Charles V. Napps; and an infant daughter, Martha Napps. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Doug and Linda Napps of Mabank and Kenneth and Linda Napps of Corsicana; grandchildren, Aaron McDonald of Texarkana, Michele and Ron Fletcher of Frisco, Tammi and Bill Cunningham of Corsicana and Jason and Staci Napps of Mabank; 11 great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Benny and Frances Robinson of Corsicana; sisters and brothers-in-law, Earlene and Gene Reagan, Helen and Billy Bryant, Imogene and Leroy Elmore and Shirley and Ed Garrett, all of Corsicana; and a host of nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. ----------- Levenia Lorene Napps Levenia Lorene Napps, 77, of Corsicana went to be with the Lord Sunday, Aug. 11, 2002. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Chapel with Brother Gary Johnson and Brother Leroy Elmore officiating. Interment will follow at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Donny Robinson, Dewayne Robinson, Danny Elmore, Jeff Swanson, David Young, Eddie Napps, Mike Newburn and Benny Raley. Mrs. Napps was born Nov. 12, 1925 in Eureka. She was preceded in death by husband, Charles V. Napps; and an infant daughter, Martha Napps. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Doug and Linda Napps of Mabank and Kenneth and Linda Napps of Corsicana; grandchildren, Aaron McDonald of Texarkana, Michele and Ron Fletcher of Frisco, Tammi and Bill Cunningham of Corsicana and Jason and Staci Napps of Mabank; 11 great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Benny and Frances Robinson of Corsicana; sisters and brothers-in-law, Earlene and Gene Reagan, Helen and Billy Bryant, Imogene and Leroy Elmore and Shirley and Ed Garrett, all of Corsicana; sisters-in-law, Birtie Jackson and Cecil Newburn and husband Press; brother-in-law, Lewis Napps and wife Ola; and a host of nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Notes:
Jack
E. Coleman CISCO- Jack E. Coleman, 79, formerly of Cisco, died Thursday, June 13, 2002 at Arlington, Texas. Jack Coleman was born February 2, 1923 at Tuckertown in Navarro County, Texas. He was the son of Scottie Coleman and Ruby Eeppler Coleman and was raised in Cisco and Cross Plains, Texas. At 17 he joined the U.S. Army and after training at Fort Sill, Okla. and Iron Mountain, Calif. he was sent to Europe to participate in the Invasion of June 1944. He was in the 68th Field Artillery and second under General Patton in the Third Army until the cessation of hostilities in Germany, helping liberate Paris and Concentration camps along the way. For his participation in the liberation of France he was awarded the Jubilee of Freedom Medal from France in 1997. Jack returned to Cisco in Nov. 1945 and worked for Hickock Oil and the Pueblo Gasoline plant at Moran. On Feb. 7, 1948 he married Betty Sue McCanlies in Cisco. They have two children, Steve and Sarah. In 1950 he became employed by Standard of Texas (later Chevron Oil) at Snyder, Texas. He also worked for Chevron at Sherman Gas Plant, finishing his career as Plant Manager there in April 1985. Jack is survived by his wife, Betty Coleman of Arlington; his son and wife, Steve and Marisol and their daughter Andrea of Ft. Worth; and his daughter Sarah Shallcross and husband Lewis Shallcross of Arlington, TX; a brother, Bill Shaffner, his wife, Corene and family of Big Springs; sisters, Anna McClain and husband and family of League City, TX. and Janie Brown of Ocala, Florida. Services were held at Kimbrough Funeral Home of Cisco and buried at Oakwood Cemetery on June 15, 2002 at 10 a.m. Gary Turner of First Methodist Church officiated.He was a member of Cisco Masonic Lodge VFW Post 10782 and First United Methodist Church. Notes: H.
Elizabeth (Iacovone)
Werner H. Elizabeth Werner, 81, Corsicana, Texas, died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2000, at Navarro Regional Hospital, Corsicana. Born Jan. 26, 1918, in West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Margaret Iacovone. She was also preceded in death by one son, James Werner. She was a homemaker and a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Corsicana. Survivors include her husband, Myles Werner; eight children, Patricia Bodes, Finzel, Judy Telligman, West Palm Beach, Fla., Ronald Werner, Corsicana, Gary Werner, Visallia, Calif., Jack Werner, Rock Hill, S.C., Mary Jane Murdock, Springs, Pa., Linda Whisner, Fort Hill, Pa., and Susan Shoap, Corsicana; 23 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Frank Iacovone, Bentonville, S.C. A memorial service was conducted at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Pocohontas, Pa., on Wednesday, Jan. 19, with the Rev. Bernard White officiating. The family suggests memorials be made to the Perpetual Care Fund of the Finzel Cemetery, 28 Old Schoolhouse Road, Frostburg, MD 21532. Notes:
Laura Bell
Threet Funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 20, 2002 for
Laura Bell Threet, 91, of Wortham. Mrs. Threet died at her home in
Wortham on Sunday, March 17, 2002. Holland
Fields Gordon
Agnes
Amy (Byrne) Gordon-Hardin
Mrs. Agnes Amy Gordon Hardin, 99, of Corsicana, died Saturday at Navarro Regional Hospital. Services will be 4 p.m. Sunday at Griffin Funeral Home with Claude Holcomb and Kyle Glenn, Church of Christ ministers, officiating. Burial will be in Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery. Survivors include her son, John Samuel Gordon of Corsicana; five daughters, Mrs Addie Lee Rumbelow of Corsicana, Myrtle Agnes Shepler and Peggy Cook of Temple. Belle Hyden of Dallas, Paulyn Roundtree of Del Rio. A brother Leslie Boone of Yukon, Okla. two sisters, Mrs Frances Edmonds of Corsicana and Mary Hales of El Paso ;seven grandchildren ; 26 great-grandchildren; and 33 great-great-grandchildren. Grandsons will be pallbearers. Notes:
John Samuel
"Sam" Gordon
John Samuel (Sam) Gordon 82, of Corsicana died Feb. 19,1988 at Navarro Katie
Nora Trammell (Robinson) Knight GATESVILLE MESSENGER 10-6-1988 MRS. KATIE ROBERTSON KNIGHT Carrie Edna
(Jergins) Gordon
OBITUARY - Corsicana Daily Sun Oct. 3, 1995 Sybil
Antionette (Ingram) McConnico
AT REST She was united in marriage to C. T. McConnico on January 17, 1867. To them were born five children, four of whom survive their mother. They are J. W. McConnico, Mrs. W. H. Anderson, Mrs. J. F. Mullens, of Kerens, and Mrs. L. R. Calloway of Dallas. Their youngest daughter, Mrs. Bessie Hardeman, died Sept 15, 1899. Sister McConnico passed from physical suffering into a blessed sleep in Jesus in the early morning of April 2, 1920, aged 72 years, 11 months and 21 days. She leaves her husband, with whom she had lived over 53 years, the above named children, nine grand children, two sisters and one half brother. To them we extend our heartfelt sympathies and commend them to our loving Savior, in whom she so devoutly trusted. Funeral services were conducted by the writer and Bro. Corkern, pastor of the Baptist Church at Kerens, at 3 p.m. on April the 3rd. Interment was in the Kerens cemetery. At the close of the services in the home the song, "Safe in the Arms of Jesus," was touchingly rendered by special request. The attendance at the funeral was large. When all that loving heart and kind hands could do was finished, we were dismissed by Bro. Corkern. We left the grave covered with beautiful evergreens and lovely flowers, fit emblems of the beauties of the Paradise of God into which the soul of Sister McConnico has entered. Yes, "Safe in the Arms of Jesus," one by one God's children are being gathered from earth into the rest prepared for them. We pray God's blessing upon all the loved ones left behind. May he grant each one grace to be ready when the summons comes. Notes:
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Stanley
Jean (Ragsdale) Bedur
BEDUR - 04/10/2001 Jimmie D.
Franks Rev. Jimmie D. Franks, was born in
Corsicana, TX on October 29, 1953 and left us to be with Jesus on
February 5, 2002. He was raised in Ennis, TX and graduated from
Ennis High where he received a football scholarship to Texas
A&M. Throughout his life he was a football player, engineer for
Southern Pacific RR, business owner, pastor, preacher, minister,
beloved husband, father and friend. He enjoyed going to church,
preaching, teaching Bible Studies, telling others about Jesus
Christ, fishing, golfing, making beef jerky, and being with his
family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Bertha Franks;
daughters, Amy Tait, Lindsey Franks and Sarah Franks; his grandson,
Zachary Tait; his father, James Franks; his mother, Mary E. Norman;
his mother-in-law, Louise Jenkins; his grandmother, Nettie Bryant;
his sisters, Janet Lohner and husband Gary, Nancy Hill and husband
Jeff, Bridget Courts and husband Brandon, Sue Warrington and husband
Larry, Carla Dyess and husband Danny, Linda Guthrie and husband
Ronnie; his brothers, Larry B. Norman and wife Michele, Terry Franks
and wife Lou; brother-in-law, Glenn Jen-kins and wife Diann; three
nieces, three nephews, and three great nieces. SERVICES Visitation
will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 8, 2002 at Mission Park
Funeral Chapels South. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday,
February 9, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at The First United Pentecostal
Church, 350 Utopia Lane. Interment will follow at Mission Burial
Park South. Arrangements with: Mission Park South Funeral Home.
Elton Eugene Hooser
HOOSER Notes:
Eleanor
(Boldt) Weedin
James Hugh
Atkins James Hugh Atkins, of New Braunfels, died
Tuesday, February 5, 2002 at McKenna Memorial Hospital at the age of
87. Mr. Atkins was born February 1, 1915 in Dawson, TX, was employed
by Marathon Oil Company in Texas City for 38 years. He married
Catherine Kempf of Devine, TX and raised his family in Galveston,
TX, retiring in New Braunfels, TX in 1978, was a member of the Elks
Club of New Braunfels and a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic
Church. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Catherine Kempf
Atkins; sons, James Hugh Atkins, Jr. and wife Cindy, Robert Charles
Atkins and wife Jane; daughters, Jo Ann Byrd and husband Jerry, and
Cathy Sue Pugh and husband Mike; grandchildren, Dan Byrd and wife
Natalie; Mary Elizabeth Brown and husband Thomas, Sally Pugh,
Charlie Pugh, Jake Atkins, Luke Atkins, Grace Atkins, Catherine
Atkins, and Robert Atkins, Jr. Mr. Atkins was preceded in death by
his mother, Hattie Blackburn Atkins and his father, Lee Forest
Atkins; brothers, Lee Weldon Atkins and Maurice Atkins; sisters,
Evelyn Schumann, and Opal Massey. Visitation will begin at 5:00
P.M., Thursday, February 7, 2002 at Zoeller Funeral Home. A
Celebration of Life Service will be held at 7:00 P.M., Thursday at
Zoeller Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be said Friday, February 8,
2002 at 11:00 A.M. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Burial
will follow at 2:00 P.M. at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in
Devine, TX. Those wishing to make memorial contributions may make
them to Hope Hospice of New Braunfels or Sts. Peter and Paul
Catholic Church Building Fund. ZOELLER FUNERAL HOME 615 Landa Street
New Braunfels, TX 78130 (830) 625-2349 Joseph
Key Garner, Jr. Joseph Key Garner, Jr., passed away on August 22, 2001. He was born in Corsicana, TX, on March 5, 1940, to the late Joseph Key Garner, Sr., and Ernestine Young Garner. In 1965, he married Linda Williams of Marlin, TX. In 1966-67, he served as a Captain with the 4th United States Cavalry in Vietnam and was awarded the Bronze Star, Air Medal and Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service. Joe subsequently earned a Master's Degree in Economics and PhD in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M University. During his career, he worked as Director of Management Information Services in the engineering and construction industry in Houston, first for Brown & Root and later for CRSS. Joe and his wife, Linda, recently relocated to Boerne, TX. He was employed as Chief Information Officer for Orbis Online, Inc. in San Antonio. Joe is survived by his wife Linda, and his mother, Ernestine Y. Garner. Services will be held on Saturday, August 25, 2001 at Corley Funeral Home at 4:00 P.M. in Corsicana, TX. Visitation will be on Friday evening from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Pallbearers will be Liston Herod, Jr., John Kuretsch, Richard Quinn, Thomas Tate, Harold Watson and Jimmy Williams. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the charity of your choice. Local funeral arrangements entrusted to: Vaughan's Funeral Home of Boerne. Notes:
Lucille
(Stayton) Steubing
John Willie Lewis Aug 17, 1889 - Oct 1958 Probably San Angelo newspaper Oct. 1958 J.W. Lewis Rites Set Here Today Survivors include his wife; a son, Warren A. Lewis of Odessa; four sisters, Mrs. Ethyl Bristow of Monahans, Mrs. Ada Everitt of Corsicana, Mrs. John W. Baker of Odessa and Mrs. J. B. Rogers of Crane; his stepmother, Mrs. J. J. Lewis of Odessa; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Notes:
John Thomas Butler  Feb 4, 1852 - Nov 9, 1940 Newspaper probably Ennis ca. 1940 J. T. Butler, 88, Aged Railroader, Dies in Dension John Thomas Butler, 88, father of G. W. Butler and Miss Myrtle Butler of Ennis, died at 12:35 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the M. K. and T. Hospital in Denison, following an illiness of eighteen months. Mr. Butler was born in Atlanta, Ga. Feb. 10, 1852 and was educated in the public schools in Atlanta, Ga. and in Alabama. He was married Feb 28, 1890, to Miss Lulu Pitts. Mr. Butler was employed with the Southern Pacific in Corsicana and the Cotton Belt in Tyler and the C.O. and G. in McAlester, Okla. before moving to Denison in 1892 as blacksmith foreman in the Katy car department. He was employed in that capacity until 1917. Mr. Butler, was a member of the First Christian church, Woodmen of the World, Woodmen Circle, Ancient Order of United Workmen of Texas and the I.O.O.F. Surviving are his wife, a son, George W. Butler of Ennis, two daughters, Miss Myrtle Butler of Ennis, and Mrs. Tillie Garrison of Dallas; also two brothers, William and Samuel Butler, both of Corsicana, and a sister, Mrs. Epsey Rogers of Corsicana. Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon in the Short-Murray Funeral Home in Denison with the Rev. G. C. Minor, pastor of the First Christian Church, officiating. Miss Evelyn Powers, soloist, sang "That Silver Haired Daddy of Mine" and a trio composed of Mrs. Noa Grant, Mrs. E. G. Thurman and Mrs. H. C. Rudy sang "Rock of Ages" and "Nearer My God to Thee" Internment was made in the Denison cemetery with the I.O.O. F. burial service in charge of E. A. Wright. F. R. Lawhon was chaplain. Pallbearers were Chas. Campbell, Van Ford, O. E. Fuller, J. O. Bush, F. R. Lowhorn and E. A. Wright. Those from Ennis attending the funeral were Mr. and
Mrs. G. W. Butler, Miss Myrtle Butler, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Turner
and two children, Mrs. W. J. Richardson, Miss Louise Maddox and
Mrs. J. H. Butler.
John Henry Butler Jun 17, 1872 - Sep 2, 1932 Ennis newspaper 1932 J. H. Butler Died Friday Night Funeral Sunday J. H. Butler, 60, native Texan and resident of Ennis for 18 years, died suddenly at his home, 510 West Tyler street, Friday night at 7:45. He had not been well during the day, but had gone to his work as usual. Coming home at 5 o'clock he ate his evening meal and complained of feeling badly, he went to bed. He died just as his son returned from a drug store with a prescription. John Henry Butler was born June 17, 1872, in Corsicana. He was married in 1893 to Miss Zora Dorothy Rogers of Chatfield. Moving to Ennis in 1914 he was in the restaurant business on South Main street for seven years. He was then employed as engineer at Boren's gin for ten years. Two years ago he was appointed street superintendent for the city of Ennis, which position he has held since that time. He has been a member of the First Methodist church since a small boy. Surviving are his wife and five children, three daughters, Mrs. J. A. Lindle of Cameron; Mrs. T. J. Farrar and Miss Dorothy Nell Butler of Ennis; two sons, Claude and Roger Butler of Ennis. Also surviving are two sisters, Miss Myrtle Butler of Ennis and Mrs. Cy Garrison of Dallas and one brother, G. W. Butler of Ennis. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home 510 West Tyler street, with Rev. W. E. Fisher, pastor of the First Methodist Church, conducting the services. Interment will be made in the Chatfield cemetery with J. E. Keever in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be John Boren,( the rest of the paper clipping
is torn away)
Laura
Lee (Kirk) Dyess Laura Lee Dyess, 72, of Trinidad passed away Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2002 at East Texas Medical Center in Athens. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Paschal Funeral Home in Kerens. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Calvary Baptist Church in Trinidad with the Rev. Jim Bob Farmer officiating. A private graveside service will follow at Prairie Point Cemetery. Mrs. Dyess was born July 5, 1930 in Roane to Bernice and Emma Lee Kirk. She was a housewife and a devoted mother. She was a Baptist who loved serving her Lord and working in the church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Clark Dyess; grandson, Steven Brigance; and brother, Cecil Leon Kirk. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Jerry Brigance of Trinidad; grandson and wife, Keith and Michele Brigance of Arp; great-grandchildren, Zachary Steven and Kaley Michele Brigance of Arp; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill and Hilde Kirk of Athens and Adrian and Velma Kirk of LaMesa, Calif.; and sister, Ruby Lennon of Palestine. Memorials may be made to Memorial Garden Fund, Calvary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 213, Trinidad, Texas 75163. Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home of Kerens. Notes: Katherine
Henrietta "Kat" (Coleman) Chandler Katherine Coleman Chandler, 92, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2002 in Alameda County, Calif. A memorial service will be held in Corsicana at a later date with interment at Woodland Cemetery at a later date. Mrs. Chandler was born Oct. 24, 1909 in Corsicana to Dr. and Mrs. Will Coleman Sr. She graduated from G.W. Jackson High School in 1928. Survivors include her brother, Will Coleman Jr. of Chicago, Ill.; sister, Ruth E. Green of Fort Worth; devoted nephew, William Downey of Tacoma, Wash.,; and other relatives. Arrangements by Scott Funeral Home. Notes:
---------- Katherine 'Kat' Henrietta Coleman Chandler Katherine "Kat" Henrietta Coleman Chandler, 92, of Oakland, Calif. passed away Aug. 13, 2002 at St. Rose Hospital in Hayward, Calif. Graveside services were 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at Woodland Cemetery in Corsicana with Pastor K. D. Davis officiating. Mrs. Chandler was born Oct. 24, 1909 in Corsicana to Dr. Will and Mattie (Bell) Coleman. After graduating from G. W. Jackson High School and Prairie View A&M College with a degree in home economics, she taught school in the Streetman and Italy Independent School districts. She moved to Berkeley, Calif. where she retired from the Berkeley Unified School District. The family extends the deepest gratitude to the staff at St. Therese Convalescent Hospital in Hayward, Calif. for their professional and loving care given to Mrs. Chandler. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter E. Chandler; father, Dr. Will Coleman Sr.; mother, Mattie Bell Coleman; sisters, Lillian M., Martha Jo, Lena M., Ethel L., Pearl A. and Emma M.; and brothers, Clarence L., Joseph M. and John M. Survivors include her sister, Ruth E. Greene of Fort Worth; brother, Will Coleman Jr. of Grand Rapids, Mich.; 13 nieces and nephews and a host of other family members and friends. Arrangements by Scott Funeral Home. Notes:
Travis
Leon Hill Travis Leon Hill, 78, of Weimar passed away Thursday, Aug. 15, 2002 at Parkview Nursing Home in Weimar. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Paschal Funeral Home in Kerens. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Prairie Point Cemetery with the Rev. Wes Johnson officiating. Mr. Hill was born July 2, 1924 in Wood County. Survivors include his son, Travis Mitchell Hill of Flatonia; stepsons, Randy Fontenot, Wayne Fontenot and Tiny Fontenot, all of Louisiana; stepdaughters, Sharon Hunley, Rhonda West and Charlotte Lavergne, all of Louisiana; brother, Willie Hill of California; sisters, Marie Lancaster of Kerens, Inez Hill and Lela Schlemmer, both of Corsicana, and Valla Ree Phillips of Lake Livingston; two grandchildren, 18 step grandchildren, four step great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home of Kerens. James Tinkle West
James Tinkle West, 86, of Corsicana passed away Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2002 at the Veterans Hospital in Dallas. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Westminster Presbyterian Church with Dr. Robert M. Young officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Mr. West was born Aug. 25, 1915 in Corsicana to J. C. and Cadda Tinkle West. He graduated from Corsicana High School in 1932 and attended Texas A&M College. He began his business career as owner of the City Book Store in Corsicana, then later enlisted in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He served as an instrument training instructor in Independence, Kan., writing the Army's manual on the subject. Returning to Corsicana when he was discharged, he joined his father and brother in developing the Wolf Brand Chili Company. When he retired from Wolf Brand as president, he turned to many diverse businesses, including a freight line, a film production company, a cable television station in the Virgin Islands, hotel and apartment development and many other ventures. He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 50 years, Lois; and grandson, Matthew Berry. Survivors include his daughters, Dianne West Short and husband William of Corsicana, and Joanne West and Bonnie West, both of Dallas; grandchildren, West Short and wife Sarah and children Alexander and Caroline of Georgetown, Will Short of Dallas and Kate Short of Portland, Ore.; numerous nieces, nephews, and too many friends to count, including his "coffee buddies" at Brookshire's, his well-loved pals in Bonham, and his many four-legged friends who will no longer know his gentle warmth. Memorials may be made to Humane Society Animal Shelter, 617 S. 12th St., Corsicana. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. ============== James Tinkle West: Ex-owner of Wolf chili firmServices for James Tinkle West, a former co-owner and president of Wolf Brand Chili in Corsicana, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Corsicana. Mr. West died Wednesday at Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Dallas of complications after pneumonia. He died less than two weeks before his 87th birthday. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Corsicana. Mr. West, the son of former Wolf Brand Chili owner J.C. West, worked in the company after World War II. In the early 1950s, he and his brother Doyle West became co-owners and James became president of the company. It was sold in 1957 to Quaker Oats Co. in Chicago, but production remained in Corsicana for many years. The company is now owned by Nebraska-based ConAgra Foods. James West ventured into several businesses, including another chili company and was known more for his generosity, said his daughter, Joanne West of Dallas. He taught his family that life was about friends and loving others, she said. "Mostly what my father did was love people," Ms. West said. "He just cared more about people than he did about himself." Born Aug. 25, 1915, in Corsicana, Mr. West lived there his entire life except for his brief time in college and the military. He graduated from Corsicana High School in 1932 and attended the institution now known as Texas A&M University. During his time with the Army Air Corps in World War II, Mr. West wrote an Army manual on instrument flying, his daughter said. "He always was very bright, and he always wanted to do everything the right way," Ms. West said. After Wolf Brand Chili was sold, Mr. West had a number a business interests, including owning a freight company in Houston and a TV station in the Virgin Islands and developing hotels and apartments in Dallas, his daughter said. In the 1980s, his family started West Brand Chili, of which Mr. West was president. The dry-mix chili was sold all over the world until about the time his wife, Lois Toone West, died in 1992. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Corsicana. Mr. West is also survived by daughters Dianne West Short of Corsicana and Bonnie West of Dallas; three grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Navarro County, 617 S. 12th St., Corsicana, TX 75110. Notes:
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Ruth M. Younger Ruth M. Younger passed away Thursday, Aug. 15, 2002. Wake service will be 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at McDowell Funeral Home Chapel in Waco. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Luke A.M.E. in Waco. Interment will follow at Brushie Prairie. Mrs. Younger was born June 4, 1922 in Navarro County. Arrangements by McDowell Funeral Home. ------ Ruth M. Younger was born June 4, 1922 in Navarro County. She departed this life on Aug 15, 2002. Services will be at 11 a.m. Aug. 20 at St. Luke A.M.E. with burial at Brushie Prairie. A wake will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Chapel. |
Funeral Services will be 10 A.M. friday at the Griffin Funeral Home Chapel for HOLLAND FIELDS GORDON, 95, resident of Corsicana, who died at Leisure Lodge Nursing Home Wednesday Morning. He was a member of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist Church. Burial will be at
Eleanor
Boldt Weedin passed away Thursday, June 13, 2002 in San Antonio at
the age of 95. A native of San Antonio, born October 22, 1906.
Eleanor Weedin taught in the San Antonio Independent School District
for over 40 years where she retired after beginning her teaching
career in Kerens, TX. She graduated from the University of Texas at
Austin Business School in 1929. She was a life member of the
Southwest Gem and Mineral Society. Until a few years ago, she was a
docent at the Institute of Texas Cultures and a volunteer researcher
at the San Antonio Genealogical Society. She was a member of the
American Association of University Women, Alpha Delta Kappa, Texas
German Society, San Antonio Conservation Society, and the San
Antonio Retired Teachers Association. Eleanor was a lifelong member
of St. John's Lutheran Church. Her husband, Frank, and her brother,
William Boldt preceded her in death. She is survived by her son,
James and daughter-in-law Teresa of Aurora, CO; sister-in-law,
Evelyn Boldt; nieces, Barbara Haden and Marilyn Baker of Houston;
three great-nephews, one great-niece, one great-great-niece and one
great-great nephew. Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday, June
18, 2002, 1:30 P.M. in Sunset Memorial Park. Visitation will be on
Monday, June 17, 2002, 6:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at the funeral
home. Donations may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, the
Christian Assistance Ministry, and the San Antonio Genealogical
Society. Sunset Funeral.
Lucille
Steubing, affectionately known as "Dee Dee", entered into
rest on Saturday, June 15, 2002 at the age of 93. She was born on
September 16, 1908 in Blooming Grove, TX. She was preceded in death
by her husband of more than 60 years, V. F. "Buck" Steubing.
She was a member of the Eastern Star, Daughters of the Nile, and
lifetime member of Lone Star Fiddler's Association. She touched many
individuals during her long life through the family grocery store
and later the printing shop. "Dee Dee" will be remembered
as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She
will be greatly missed for the love she shared with all those who
knew her. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Vastine
and Patsy; grandsons, Russell, Lawrence, Scott and his wife Angela;
granddaughters, Suzanne and husband Gregory Beabout, Melissa and
husband Mike Benson, and nine great-grandchildren. The family wishes
to extend a special thanks to Hospice Homecare for their support and
compassion given in these final days. Visitation: Tuesday, June 18,
2002, 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. at Dellcrest Funeral Home. Services:
Wednesday, June 19, 2002, 12:00 Noon at Dellcrest Funeral Chapel,
Pastor R. O. Dahlke, officiating. Interment following Fort Sam
Houston National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to:
Hospice Homecare, 10221 Desert Sands, Suite 301, San Antonio, TX
78216 or Boysville Inc. P.O. Box 369, Converse, TX 78109. Dellcrest
Funeral Home.
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