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| Ragul 'Rudy' Medina Sr. Oct 29, 1952 - Sep 16, 2002 Ragul "Rudy" Medina Sr., 49, of Corsicana passed away Monday, Sept. 16, 2002 at Navarro Regional Hospital. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Griffin-Roughton Chapel. Interment will follow at Eureka Cemetery. Mr. Medina was born Oct. 29, 1952 in Marvel, Ark. to Rufus Medina and Martina Arredondo Medina. He had lived in Dumas for 20 years. He was self employed as the owner of the Jalapeno Grill Restaurant in Corsicana. Survivors include his wife, Gloria Medina of Corsicana; sons, Rudy Medina Jr., Richard Medina, Stacey Medina and Jamie Medina, all of Corsicana; daughter, January Angel of Dallas; mother, Martina Medina of Amarillo; grandchildren, Derek, Jacob, Miranda and Marquez; brothers, Daniel Medina and Sylvester Medina, both of Amarillo, Joe Medina of Dumas and Wally Medina of El Paso; sisters, Margaret Vigil and Martha Aiderett, both of Albuquerque, N.M., Juana Rocha, San Juana Hernandez and Nora Chavez, all of Amarillo, Toni Holton of Tulia and Pauline Garcia of Ulysses, Kan. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Doralene (Ellis) Mulkey Doralene Ellis Mulkey, 84, of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002 at Heritage Oaks West. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Younger Cemetery. Mrs. Mulkey was born Aug. 12, 1918 in Purdon. She worked for Western Union for 28 years before retiring in 1971. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Mulkey. Survivors include her brother and sister-in-law, Rufus and Pauline Ellis of Odessa; nephew, David Dycus of Corsicana; great-nephew, Cecil Ellis and wife Pat of Purdon; and several other nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Theron James Horn Theron James Horn, 88, of Corsicana, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2002 in Corsicana. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Corley Funeral Home. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Corley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. John C. Bates officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Mr. Horn was born Aug. 6, 1914 in the Brushie Prairie community near Kerens. His working career evolved around the farm implement business where he was well known and respected by farmers throughout Navarro and surrounding counties. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ima Horn. Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Lewis and Pat Horn of McKinney and Larry and Tricia Horn of Huntington Beach, Calif.; sisters, Joy Nelson of Corsicana, Billie Jordan of Alamogordo, N.M., and Raquel Congleton of Barbourville, Ky.; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. Notes:
Beatrice Henderson Beatrice Henderson, 92, of Kerens passed away Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002 at Kerens Care Center. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Paschal Funeral Home. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Paschal Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Wes Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Kerens Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bobby Henderson, Floyd Henderson, Freddy Henderson, Beauford Thomason, Tom Perry and Travis Horn. She was born July 24, 1910 in Navarro County. Survivors include her sons, Marvin Henderson of Kosse and Don Henderson and wife Pat of Colorado; granddaughters, Heather Henderson of Waco, Holly Lippe of Groesbeck, Heidi Johnson of Mexia and Lyn Waldeck of Arlington; grandsons, Sloan Henderson of Florida and Corbett Hefner of Wisconsin; six great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home of Kerens. Annie L. (Green) Cockrell Annie L. Cockrell, 71, of Palestine passed away Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002 at Palestine Health Care. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. today at Judson Cemetery with the Rev. Dale Norris officiating. Pallbearers will be grandsons Joe Paul Fisher, Clay E. Fisher, Randal Nelson, Trey Crosby and Trevor Haas. Mrs. Cockrell was born Nov. 1, 1930 in Anderson County to Robert Lee and Ethel Boone Green. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Marvin Cockrell in 1986; and brother, Corbin Green. Survivors include her daughter, Cindy A. Crosby of Palestine; son, Les Cockrell of Grapevine; sisters, Dorothy Jones of Kerens, Nita Clark of Bonham and Bonnie Green of Bullard; brother, Calvin Green of Houston; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Bailey & Foster Funeral Home of Palestine Roy Loyd Colvin Roy Loyd Colvin, 56, of Kerens passed away Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2002 at the VA Hospital in Temple. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Paschal Funeral Chapel with Gray Combs officiating. Interment will follow at Prairie Point Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rodney Glasgow, Kent Combs, Sidney Combs, Tim Gorden, Dennis Woods, Johnny Hobbs, Garland Warren and Randy Goss. Mr. Colvin was born July 8, 1946 in Corsicana. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his father, Loyd Colvin; brother, Dickie Robertson; and niece, Lisa Goss. Survivors include his mother, Aileen Robertson of Kerens; brother and sister-in-law, Keith and Teresa Colvin of Kerens; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sammye and Bill Cook and Latricia and James DeMoss, all of Kerens; and a number of nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home of Kerens. Notes: Jerry Cade Jerry Cade, 66, of Corsicana passed away Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002 at Navarro Regional Hospital. Visitation will be held from noon to 8 p.m. today at M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Eastside Church of Christ with Brother Willie Wilmore, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow at Woodland Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Bryon Bradley, Willie Bradley, Darren Jackson and Kendrick Jackson. Mr. Cade was born Aug. 30, 1936 in Corsicana. He was preceded in death by his son, Gary Ford; brothers, Bobby Cade and Andrew McGiff; and sister, Ada Bell Cade Jackson. Survivors include his sister, Betty L. Cade Hicks of Sacramento, Calif.; seven nieces and nephews and a host of cousins and friends; and special friends, Freddie Lee Watson, Ralph White and Timoteo Valenzguela. Arrangements by M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals. Arthur Lee Collins Sr. Arthur Lee Collins Sr., 84 of Bardwell, passed away Monday, Sept. 16, 2002, at his residence. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at Independent Baptist Church in Ennis. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Independent Baptist Church in Ennis with the Rev. E.R. Morrell officiating. Interment will follow at Woodland Cemetery. He was born March 14, 1918 in Freestone County. He was a member of St. Mary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Collins, and two sons, Elgin and Henry Collins. Mr. Collins is survived by his children, Arthur L. Collins Jr. of Compton, Calif.; Odessa Gipson, Carrelle Collins, Texana Moffitt and Arthur C. Collins, all of Dallas; Lonnie Collins and Diann Anderson, both of Ennis; Tommie Mayes of Waxahachie; Billy Eugene Collins, Peggy Turner, Shirley Ann Collins and John Paul Collins, all of Bardwell; 43 grandchildren; 107 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; sister, Virgie Wilson; sisters-in-law, Estina Collins and Lottie Jones; adopted son, Kenneth Ray; nieces, Glory Fay and Bobbie N. Coleman; and special friend, Gary Bailey. Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary. Lillian Crawford Lillian Crawford, 102, of Houston and formerly of Corsicana, passed away Friday, Sept. 20, 2002 at Silver Springs Nursing Home in Houston. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. today at Richland Cemetery with Brother Bill Honea officiating. Mrs. Crawford was born Feb. 29, 1900 in Van Buren, Va. Survivors include her nieces, Alma McKenzie and Clydene Massengale; and several great-nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Bertha (Sims) Ewing
Bertha Sims Ewing, 76, of Barry passed away Friday, Sept. 20, 2002 at Odd Fellow and Rebekah Nursing Home in Ennis. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. today at Rosehill Cemetery. Mrs. Ewing was born Oct. 7, 1925 in Mount Pleasant. Survivors include her sons, Ronnie Earl Ewing of Hubbard and Donald Ed Ewing of Corsicana; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sister, Janette Sharp of Hohenwale, Tenn. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Delores May (Montgomery) Morgan Delores May Morgan Delores May Morgan, 67, formerly of Corsicana, passed away Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002 in Red Bay, Ala. Services will be 11 a.m. today at Mission Park Funeral Chapel South, 1700 S.E. Military Drive, San Antonio. Mrs. Morgan was born Jan. 19, 1935. She was preceded in death by her husband, Julius A. Morgan Jr.; daughter, Delores Marie Hord; and son, Archie Lynn Smith. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Mary Smith of Brenham and David and Christine Morgan of Frost; daughters and sons-in-law, Leona and Billy Wilson of Alabama, Debbie and Zane Day of Arizona and Sandra and Randy Corley of Houston; brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Pam Montgomery; sisters and brothers-in-law, Louise Dobbs, Marie and Bob Wilkins, Joyce and Roy Tapley and Katy and Tommy Shinault; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends to whom she will be greatly missed. Arrangements by Mission Park Funeral Chapel South of San Antonio. Nora
(Cook) Williams Nora Williams, 91, of Blooming Grove passed away Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2002 at her residence. Visitation will be held from 1 to 8 p.m. today at Scott Funeral Home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Tyree chapel A.M.E. Church with Rev. Aubrrey Hart delivering the eulogy and Rev. Isaac Wells officiating. Internment will follow at Brushie Prairie Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Larry Coleman, Louis Scott, Brodrick Lacy, Warren Baker and Cedric Hooks. She was born December 11, 1910, in Brushie Prairie and was a member of the Tyree Chapel A.M.E. Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Williams Sr. and son, Frank Williams Jr. Survivors include her daughter, Mae Leader Jackson of Dallas; sons Rufus C. Williams of Ft. Worth and Roger Lee Williams of Blooming Grove; sister Ivery Lea Clay of Hobbs, Nm.; sister-in-law Addie Mae Smith of Los Angeles, Calif.; brother-in-law, Bishop C.D. Williams of Anchorage, Ak.; 17 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Scott Funeral Home.
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Ruth Elaine (Gordon) Jordan Ruth Elaine Gordon Jordan, 82, of Longview passed away Friday, Sept. 20, 2002, at her daughter's residence in Corsicana. Visitation will be held 2 to 4 p.m. today at Rader Funeral Home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Grace Hill Cemetery with Pastor Steve Cochran officiating. Those unable to attend services may sign an online guestbook at www.raderfh.com. She was born June 17, 1920, in Longview to Charles and Anna Gordon, and had lived most of her life there. Mrs. Jordan was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert B. Jordan. Survivors include son, Larry Jordan and wife Deborah of Atlanta, Ga.; daughter Candy Kirkwood of Corsicana; granddaughter Keri Kirkwood; grandson Cory Kirkwood; step-grandchildren, Cheryl Chamblee, Cassandra Outwater, Stephanie Marlowe, Ralph Bowker and Norman Bowker; siblings Cleo Huffman, Charles Gordan and Glenn Jordan all of Longview; sister-in-law Joyce Gordan and numerous nieces and nephews. The family asks that memorial donations be made to Cedar Lake Hospice, 625 N. Main, Corsicana, Tex. 75110. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home. Billie Jean
(George) Richards Billie Jean Richards,74, of Corsicana passed away Friday Sept., 20, 2002, in Corsicana. Visitation will be held 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home. Services will be at 10 a.m.. Monday at Restland Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Internment will follow at Resthaven Memorial park. She was born on July 7, 1928, in Fouke, Ark. Mrs. Richards was preceded in death by husband, James B. Richards and mother, Cora L. Reynolds. Survivors include daughters, Mandy Laseter and husband John of Amarillo, Quanah MaLott and husband Brett of Corbet and Jana Marie Cano of Lewisville; grandsons Jason David, John William and Ethan James Laseter of Amarillo; granddaughters Tammy Bunch and husband Keith of Richardson, Kathy Severn and husband William of Corbet, Jessica Lusk of Lewisville and Brianna Lusk of Austin; great-grandsons Cody and Corey Tackett of Richardson and great-granddaughters Lacy Kate Severn of Corbet and Hannah Marie Lusk of Lewisville. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. Genevieve (Westbrook) Charlton Genevieve Westbrook Charlton Genevieve Westbrook Charlton, 88, a resident of Corsicana and a member of a Navarro County pioneer family passed away Saturday, Sept. 21, 2002, in Corsicana. Visitation will be held 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home. Services will be at 2 p.m. on Monday at Corley Funeral Chapel, with Bro. Bill Honea and Rev. B.F. Risinger Jr. officiating. Internment will follow at the Kerens City Cemetery. Mrs. Charlton was born March 17, 1914 in Kerens. She was a graduate of Kerens High School, Dallas Business School and American Institute of Banking. After moving to Orange, she became President of the Business & Professional Women's Club, and served as a Gray Lady at the Orange Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Corsicana. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert Posey and Lea Yarbrough Westbrook; husband T.O. "Doc" Charlton and brothers Thomas Payne, Robert and Sidney Westbrook. Survivors include her nieces Carlene Woolf, Nelda Westbrook and Becky Haynie, all of Corsicana and Sandra Ramsay of Dallas; nephews Larry Westbrook of Dallas and Richard Westbrook of Katy; Stepson Dr. Tom Charlton of Waco; Step-grandsons John Charlton of Calif. and Richard Charlton of New York; sister-in-law Wilma McQuary of Kerens; great nieces and nephews and cousins. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the building fund at the First Baptist Church of Corsicana. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. Wayne Allen Pillans Wayne Allen Pillans, 75, of St. Elmo, passed away Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002, at the Baylor Hospital in Dallas. Visitation will be held today from 6-8 p.m. at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Services will be Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home with Bro. Elton McCann of New Hope Baptist Church officiating. Internment will follow at St. Elmo Cemetery. Mr. Pillans was born on July 20, 1927, in St. Elmo, where he was a lifelong resident. He was also a member of the New Hope Baptist Church for over 50 years. Survivors include wife Joyce Pillans, son Roger Pillans, daughter and son-in-law Judy and Corky Hagler, all of St. Elmo; Grandchildren Lanna McCabe and husband Ryan of Teague, Clay Haglar, Dana Pillans and Jerod Pillans all of St. Elmo; great granddaughter Kayla McCabe of Teague. Notes:
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Joseph D. Way Joseph D. Way, 61, of Las Vegas, Nev. passed away Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002 at Kindred Hospital in Las Vegas after a lengthy illness. Visitation was held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 19 at Palm Mortuary-Eastern Chapel with full honor guard changing every quarter of the hour from the Clark County Fire Department. Services were held at 11 a.m. Sept. 20 at Palm Mortuary-Eastern Chapel with the Rev. Earl Greene, chief of the Clark County Fire Department, officiating. The honor guard was also part of the service along with a lone bagpiper. Four large fire trucks were parked at the entrance. Interment followed at Palm Valley View Cemetery. Mr. Way was born Dec. 7, 1940 in Teague and moved to Corsicana at an early age. He was a graduate of Corsicana High School. He was a Marine Corps veteran and was a retired battalion chief from the Clark County Fire Department after 31 years of service. He was a 38-year resident of Las Vegas. He was preceded in death by his mother, Addie Mae Way; brother, Ronald Scott Way; and son, Jon Eric Way. Survivors include his wife, Doris Way; son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Janise Way; stepdaughter, Darlene Leone; stepson, Randy Leone, all of Las Vegas, Nev.; sister and brother-in-law, Mary Ann and Gene Womack of Corsicana; brother and sister-in-law, Tim and Jerri Way of Fort Worth; three grandchildren and nine nephews. Arrangements by Palm Mortuary-Eastern Chapel of Las Vegas, Nev. Martha Sue (George) Beard Martha G. Beard Martha G. Beard, 74, of Waco passed away Monday, Sept. 23, 2002 at her residence. Services will be 3 p.m. today at Austin Avenue United Methodist Church in Waco with the Rev. Tom Robins officiating. Interment will follow at White Rock Cemetery near Ross. Pallbearers will be Jim Jaska, Rick Jaska, Tim Jaska, Horace Beard, Rob Dunn and Frank Dunn. Mrs. Beard was born June 4, 1928 in Blooming Grove to Derward George and Mattie Sue Harris George. She graduated from TSCW in 1949 with a degree in costume design. Later, she attended The University of Texas to pursue a teaching career. She taught in Odessa before marrying Pat Beard in 1954. Mrs. Beard was a longtime, active member of Austin Avenue United Methodist Church where she was currently serving on the board of trustees. An avid patron of the arts, she was especially devoted to the Waco Symphony Orchestra. She was named the first woman to serve as president of the Waco Symphony Association and had previously headed the Waco Symphony Council. She was an early supporter of the Texas Cultural Trust Endowment Board. Locally, she served as a member of the organizing board of the Waco Hippodrome and had served on the board of directors of the Art Center of Waco where she was a longtime benefactor. Mrs. Beard had also been a benefactor of the Lyric Opera of Waco from its inception. She championed the causes of the underprivileged, serving for two terms as president of Caritas and remaining on the board for many years. She was also active in the Central Texas Senior Ministry. Mrs. Beard's interest in education led to a long-term involvement with the McLennan Community College Foundation where she served as co-chairman of endowment. Civically she was also involved with the Junior League of Waco, Waco Cotton Palace and Brazos Forum. As active as Mrs. Beard was in her church and in Waco civic and cultural activities, her family will most remember that she made each one feel special and loved. She spent long hours sewing play dress-up clothes and attending countless ball games, concerts and school events in which her 10 grandchildren participated. Survivors include her husband, Pat Beard of Waco; daughter and son-in-law, Carey and Don Casey of Salado; sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Vicki Beard of McGregor, Bramlet and Michelle Beard of Ennis, Joe and Sherry Beard of Waco, and Drs. Bob and Laura Beard of Dallas; sisters, Jane Taylor of Corsicana and Bobby Jo Dyar of Falls Church, Va.; nephew, Horace Beard of Kansas City; and 10 grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Waco Symphony, Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas, or Austin Avenue United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey of Waco. Michael Kelly Gandy Michael Kelly Gandy, 52, of Corsicana passed away Monday, Sept. 21, 2002 in McLennan County. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Campbell Ellrod Cemetery. Mr. Gandy was born March 21, 1950 in Odessa. He was supervisor for Price Security. Mr. Gandy is survived by his mother, Edith Gandy of Corsicana; wife, Maxine Gorman Gandy of Corsicana; sons, Rene Gandy of El Paso, Lucky, Michael and Josh, all of Waco; sisters, Karen Jones of Ingelside, Texas and Vicki Hethcoat of Corpus Christi; and aunt, Flo Edwards of Corsicana. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Charles "Charlie" Ray Wheat, 51, of Purdon passed away Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2002 in Mexia. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Corley Funeral Chapel. Mr. Wheat was born Dec. 10, 1950 in Corsicana. He was a carpenter. He was preceded in death by his father, Luther Curtis Bell. Mr. Wheat is survived by his wife, Avelina Wheat of Purdon; sons and daughter-in-law, Jason and Yuvon Morgan of Austin, Sammie Ward of Leander, Michael McDaniel of Corsicana; daughters, Shelley Wheat of Corsicana and Hollie Wheat of Purdon; grandsons, Nelson Ward of Leander and Paden McDaniel of Corsicana; granddaughters, Reagen Ward and Brooklyn Ward, both of Corsicana, and Larissa Morgan of Leander; mother, Martha Bell of Corsicana; brothers and sister-in-law, Jimmy Bell and Paul Bell, both of Corsicana, and Bobby and Beverly Bell of Kerens; sisters and brothers-in-law, Georgia and Roger Wing of Kerens, Carolyn and Ron Shaw of Corsicana, and Joyce Elliott of Corsicana; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. Berta Sue Tatum Berta Sue Tatum, 86, of Kemp passed away Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2002 in Corsicana. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Corley Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Oakwood Cemetery with the Rev. Jerry D. Morriss officiating. Mrs. Tatum was born Nov. 6, 1915 in Corsicana. She was a member of St. James on the Lake Episcopal Church in Kemp, the Cedar Creek Literary Club, Womens Club, DAR, and the USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 5-14 on Cedar Creek Lake. She was preceded in death by her husband, William B. Tatum; brother, Buster Bays; and sister, Martha Wise. Survivors include her son, Robert Tatum of Bryan; sister, Ollie Mae Andruss of Corsicana; and nieces, Barbara Trotter of Houston, Cathy Hall of Monroe, La. and Susie Wiley of Houston. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. Ben Malone Price, 80, of Dallas passed away Thursday, Sept. 26, 2002 in Dallas. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Sunday at New Pursley Cemeterywith the Rev. Chet Brake officiating. Mr. Price was born Dec. 30, 1921 in Merkel. He had been a foreman with the City of Dallas Water Department, employed by the city for 30 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during World War II and occupied Japan for a total of six years. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Price; mother, Alice Clemons Price; brothers, Lee Price and J. D. Price; and sister, Audra Mitchell. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Price of Dallas; brothers, C. W. Price of Pursley, Buford J. Price of Bastrop and Raymond Earl Price of Houston; sister, Mary Alice Lewis of Corsicana; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. Notes:
Rose Bell White, 83, of Kirvin passed away Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2002 in Corsicana. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Capps Memorial Chapel in Fairfield. Services will be 11 am. Saturday at Kirvin Baptist Church with the Rev. Louis Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Woodland Cemetery in Kirvin. Pallbearers will be Willie Rowland, Clint Sutton, James White, Gene Allen, Tommy Flanagan and PeeWee Carter. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. N.D. Buchmeyer and Sonny Sessions. Mrs. White was born May 9, 1919 in Eunice, La. She married Travis Rudolph White June 30, 1934 in Navarro County. She was a member of Kirvin Baptist Church and was a retired LVN from Dr. Buchmeyer's Wortham Hospital. She was a loving caregiver to her patients. She was preceded in death by her husband, Travis White; son, Jimmie White; father, Olid Bertrand; mother, Marie Denise (Veillon) Layton; and stepfather, V.R. Layton. Survivors include her son, Charles White of Kirvin; sister, Lula Bell Flanagan of Fort Worth; brothers, Claude Layton of Conroe and Manfred Bertrand of Kirvin; daughter-in-law, Marion White of Streetman; grandchildren, Carol Cox Langley, Sharon White and James "Buddy" White, all of Groesbeck; great-grandchildren, Chelsi Cox, Cara Cox and Cade Cox, all of Groesbeck; and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Capps Memorial Chapel of Fairfield. Notes:
----- Rose Bell (Bertrand) White Notes: E.B. "Con" Conrad, 80, of Whitehouse passed away Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2002 in Tyler. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. today at Richland Cemetery with Brother Bill Honea officiating. Pallbearers will be Mike Dowd, Ron Green, Russel Enright, Trey Enright, Melvin Burns and Justin Burns. Mr. Conrad was born March 14, 1922 in Vernon Center, Minn. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran having served in World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Augusta Conrad; and one brother. Survivors include his wife, Jimmie Conradof Whitehouse; son, Dennis Conrad of Jamesville, Minn.; brothers, Alvin Conrad of Amboy, Minn. and Veril Conrad of Vernon City, Minn.; sister, Mable Teitz of St. Paul, Minn.; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. Notes:
Hardy Leslie Montgomery, 84, of Corsicana, passed away Monday, Sept. 23, 2002 at VA Hospital in Temple. Visitation services will be held from noon to 8 p.m. today at M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James Baptist Church with the Rev. Moses Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Woodland Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Paul Williams, Malcolm Herron, Jesse Williams, Jackie McDade, Jimmy Lee and Kirk Garnaway. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Driver, Jimmy Driver, Rory Wilson, Roger Driver, George Wilson and Joseph Montgomery. Mr. Montgomery was born Nov. 14, 1917 in the Hester Grove community near Tupelo. He received his education in Hester Grove community and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was honorably discharged after serving two years. He was a faithful member of St. James Baptist Church. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Gregory Austin of Corsicana; grandsons, Charles and Christopher Moore; granddaughter, Crystal Moore; great-granddaughter Ja'Meyah Moore, all of Corsicana; sisters-in-law, Velma Knox of Corsicana, Rosie (Buford) Madkin, Evelyn (Ossie) Richie, Bertha Cubit and Nona Driver, all of Fort Worth; brother-in-law, Frank Driver of Fort Worth; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Arrangements by M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals. Notes:
Teresa Aston Ivie, 40, of Houston died unexpectedly Monday, Sept. 23, 2002 in Houston. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Settegast-Kopt Co. Funeral Directors in Houston. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Dresden Cemetery with Bobby Cave officiating. Mrs. Ivie was born April 21, 1962 in Corsicana. She married Bradley Mark Ivie July 6, 1981 in Houston. She will be missed by her family and friends. Survivors include her husband, Bradley Mark Ivie of Houston; sons, Brock Matthew Ivie and Brandon Mark Ivie of Houston; father, Jerry Aston of Silver City; mother, Johnnie Fay Traylor of Houston; sisters, Leisa Hengst of Houston, Marsha Fleming of Dallas and Melissa Mullen of Royse City; brothers, Brian Aston of Garland, Michael D. Aston of Silver City and Mike Aston of Corsicana; nephews, Philip Aston, and Johnny and Robby Hengst; niece, Sara Aston; and numerous other aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Local arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Notes:
---- TERESA ASTON IVIE, age 40, died unexpectedly on Monday, September 23, 2002. Born in Corsicana, TX, she moved at an early age with her family to Houston, where she grew up. A beloved wife of 21 years and a good mother, she will be missed by her husband, Bradley Mark Ivie; her sons, Brock Matthew Ivie and Brandon Mark Ivie; father, Jerry Aston; mother, Johnnie Traylor; sister, Leisa Hengst; and numerous other relatives. The family will receive friends from 1 P.M. until 2 P.M. on Friday, September 27, 2002 in the chapel of The Settegast-Kopf Co. Funeral Directors, 3320 Kirby Drive, with a funeral service to be held at 2 P.M. A graveside service will be held at 2 P.M. on Saturday, September 28, 2002 in Dresden Cemetery in Corsicana, Texas Sarah R. Carroll (Goree) Palmer Sarah R. Carroll Goree Palmer, 82, of Corsicana and a former resident of Dallas, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2002 at Navarro Regional Hospital. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Bethel AME Church. Interment will follow at Woodland Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews. Mrs. Palmer was born May 28, 1920 in Freestone County. She was a member of Bethel AME Church in Corsicana. After moving to Dallas, she united with Bethel AME Church in Dallas. She graduated from G.W. Jackson High School and Bishop College in Marshall. Later she became a licensed vocational nurse and worked at the VA Hospital in Dallas and retired. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ezra and Estella Carroll; brothers, Edward M., Ezra L. II and Cornelious Carroll Sr.; and husbands, J.C. Goree and Alonzo Palmer. Survivors include her daughters, Patsy E. Hart-Ross of Corsicana and Bonnie C. Hopkins of Houston; son-in-law, Lloyd Ross II of Corsicana; brother and sister-in-law, Maurice and Bonnie Carroll of Kansas City, Mo.; sister and brother-in-law, Marie and Matthew Isaac of Wichita, Kan.; sisters-in-law, Eleanor P. Carroll of Corsicana, Arnell Carroll of Teaneck, N.J. and Oneida Carroll of Houston; grandchildren, Norris G. Hart II and Toya L. Hart, both of Dallas, Mitra M. Hopkins and Damion D. Hopkins, both of Houston; great-grandchildren, D'Eric Morgan, Garric N. and Javion D. Hart and Tahj D. Hopkins Kearse; step grandchildren, Lloyd Ross III, Myra Ross-Elam and Tiffany Ross; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends who loved her. Arrangements by Scott Funeral Home. Notes:
Rossie Lee McDade Rosie Lee McDade, 80, of Corsicana passed away Thursday Sept. 26, 2002 at her residence. Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Taylor Memorial Church of God in Christ. Interment will follow at Woodland Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Robert Govan, Dwight McDade, Robert McDade Jr., Joseph Govan, Reginald Brown and Robert Witherspoon. Honorary pallbearers will be Keven McDade, Errick McDade, Peter Hill, Robert Sneed and Clifford Strain. Mrs. McDade was born Feb. 29, 1922 in Babylon, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Tillie and Ada B. Tillie; and 11 children. Survivors include her children, Jessie McDade Jr., Jackie McDade, Robert McDade, Frank McDade, Ira McDade, Joan Thompson, Rosie M. McDade, and Doris McDade Lee, all of Corsicana; sister, Bessie Smith of Corsicana; 56 grandchildren, 60 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary. The (WA) Columbian, 25 August 2002 An Army veteran of World War II and member of the American Legion, Elmer Louis Lonsford died Wednesday, August 21, 2002, in a veterans care center. He was 92. Mr. Lonsford was born Dec. 21, 1909, in Corsicana , Texas, and moved to Vancouver in 1927. He worked as a welder and retired from the steel industry in 1962. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and Machinist Union local 16. He enjoyed gardening, but most of all, he liked to take care of people, and his family was important to him. His wife, Constance, died in 1998. Survivors include two daughters, Patricia Tidland of Vancouver and Diana Cotter of Spray, Ore.; one sister, Ester Lonsford of Houston; one brother, Chester Lonsford of Houston; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. A funeral will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Memorial Gardens Funeral Chapel. The casket will be open from noon to 9 p.m. Monday. Burial will follow the service in Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 371, Vancouver, WA 98666 Notes:
Margaret Palermo Newark (NJ) Star Ledger, 13 August 2002 Mrs. Margaret Palermo, 88, of Elizabeth died yesterday in Union Memorial Hospital. A Blessing will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Anthony's Church, Elizabeth, after the funeral from the Corsentino Home for Funerals, 620 Second Ave., Elizabeth. Mrs. Palermo was a member of the Peterstown Senior Citizens, Elizabeth. She was also a member of the St. Anne Society of St. Anthony's Church and the St. Joseph Society. Born in Corsicana , Texas, Mrs. Palermo lived in Ribera, Sicily, Italy before moving to Elizabeth in 1947. Surviving are daughters, Alice Amato and Francesca Stanislawczyk; sons, Simone and Girolamo; a sister, Phyllis Jordan; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Notes:
Ovie Doris
(Herrington) Denbow Ovie Doris Denbow, 81, of Corsicana passed away Saturday, Sept. 28, 2002 in Corsicana. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Oakwood Cemetery. Mrs. Denbow was born March 7, 1921 in Texas. Survivors include son Jerry Denbow of Carrollton. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. -------- Ovie Doris Denbow, 81, of Corsicana passed away Saturday, Sept. 28, 2002 in Corsicana. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Oakwood Cemetery with Steve Orbison officiating. Mrs. Denbow was born March 7, 1921 in Grapeland. She was preceded in death by sister Helen Jones. Survivors include son Jerry Denbow and wife Mary Nell of Carrollton; granddaughter Susan Siske of Lewisville; great-grandson Grayson Siske of Lewisville; and brother Merle Herrington of Waxahachie. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. Jimmie H. Clay Jimmie H. Clay, 90, of Corsicana passed away Saturday, Sept. 28, 2002 in Corsicana. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Laurel Land Memorial Park with Rev. Mark Luera officiating. Mr. Clay was born Sept. 7, 1912 in Navarro County. He was devoted in all his endeavors, serving in WWII with the 36th Division Signal Corp Company. He retired from Minyard Grocery Store in Dallas. He was honored as a 50-year Mason and was an active member of the First Christian Church in Corsicana. Survivors include wife of 58 years Edna Earl Clay of Corsicana; children James and Linda Clay of Irving and Cheryl and Larry Green of Corsicana; grandchildren Jeanette Yacks, Jim Clay, John Clay, Jill Clay, Jodi Clay, Joseph Clay, Jeffrey Clay, Kimberly Green and Jeremy Green; and six great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Scottish Rite Hospital or First Christian Church Building Fund of Corsicana. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Note:
Wanda Jean (McMillon)
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Wanda Jean McMillon McGraw, 70, of Blooming Grove passed away Sunday, Sept. 29, 2002 in Ennis. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Blooming Grove. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Blooming Grove with Bro. Grady Cashion officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. Mrs. McGraw was born Nov. 6, 1931 to Walter and Bessie Danford McMillon in Hubbard. She owned and operated Frost Cafe. Survivors include husband W. Don McGraw of Blooming Grove; son Robert Earl and wife Patricia Pryor of Palmer; daughter Betty Jean and husband Larry D. Ware Sr. of Ennis; brother Donald McMillon of Lancaster; sister Evelyn Henry of Paris; grandchildren Ronda and Marion Smith, Debbie and Royce Trojacek, Larry D. Jr. and Debbie Ware, William E. Pryor, Darrell Richardson and Dana Richardson; eight great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home of Blooming Grove Mildred Linzy (Osborne) Bruton  Feb 3, 1851 - Aug 9, 1940 MRS. MILDRED L. BRUTON Mrs. Mildred L. Bruton, widow of William Brutron, pioneer Hill Countian and a resident of Malone community for some 70 years. passed away at her home near Malone, at 1:15 o'clock Friday morning, August 9, aged 89 years, 6 months and 6 days. Funeral services were conducted at 11 o'clock Saturday morning at the Malone Baptist church, the Rev. Melvin Cox officiating. Internment was in Salem cemetery under the direction of Marshall and Marshall. Mrs. Bruton was born at Pine Bluff, Ark. She came to Hill county in 1868 and had lived in this county practically ever since. In 1876 she was married to William Bruton, who passed away in 1890. When a young girl she united with the church and was a charter member of the Emmett Baptist church and had held her membership in that church since its organization. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Nannie Linzy of Mexia, Mrs. Mattie Bruton of Eldorado, Texas; one brother, Frank Osborne of Emmett; four sons, J. M. Bruton and L. D. Bruton of Hawley, Texas and Joe Bruton and Lawrence Bruton of Malone; two daughters, Mrs. Henry Bowen of Lometa and Mrs. J. W. Henderson of Twitty, Txas; four stepsons W. R. Bruton of Peoria, G. C. Bruton of Throckmorton, Richard Bruton of Haskell, and D. N. Bruton of Mertens; thrity-eight grandchildren, forty eight great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild, Joe Joster Donahue of Irene. Two sons died in infancy and another son, Ephrium, passed away in 1902. Notes:
-------- Mildred L. (Osborne) Bruton Mrs. Mildred Bruton (nee Osborne) was born in Arkansas, August in 1852. She died at her home near Malone Aug 9, 1940. Being Eighty Eight (88) years old. She was converted and joined the Baptist Church when a young girl. She moved to Texas with her parents settling in Hill County. United with the old White Rock Baptist Church (Hill County) and was a member of the Prairie Grove Baptist Church for twenty five years. She was laid to reside beside her husband in the Salem Cemetery. She leaves to morn her going, four boys and a host of relatives and friends. Notes:
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FUNERAL RITES FOR HILL COUNTY WOMAN HELD SATURDAY
Robbie Nell (Tanner) Adams Robbie Nell Adams Robbie Nell Adams, 87, of Dallas passed away Sunday, Sept. 29 at her residence with her family at her bedside. Services were 10 a.m. today at Grove Hill Funeral Home with the Rev. Brian Glen McPherson of Munger United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be held at 3 p.m. today at Dawson Cemetery. Mrs. Adams was born Nov. 7, 1914 in Eldorado and attended school at Union High. She was a homemaker all of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Durwood O. Tanner and Sarah Lessie Skinner; and beloved husband of 54 years, Nolan Adams. Survivors include her daughter, Nelda A. Gentile and husband Philip A. Gentile Sr.; beloved granddaughter, Victoria Renee Moore of Dallas; great-grandchildren, Louis and Jonathan Nolan Diaz of Oklahoma; sister, Alta Faye Brink of The Woodlands; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Grove Hill Funeral Home of Dallas. Notes:
Melanie Rose Kaiser Melanie Rose Kaiser, 22, of Corsicana passed away Sunday, Sept. 29, 2002 at her residence. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Griffin-Roughton Chapel with Dr. Gary Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Ms. Kaiser was born July 4, 1980 in West Covina, Calif. to John Kaiser Jr. and Sandra Davis Kaiser. Survivors include her father, John Kaiser Jr. of Palm Dale, Calif.; mother, Sandra Davis Kaiser of Corsicana; children, David, Jacob and Jessica, all of Corsicana; grandparents, Lena Davis of Corsicana and Betty Kaiser of California; brothers, John Kaiser III of San Diego, Calif. and Michael Kaiser of Palm Dale, Calif.; aunts, Brenda Kowalski of Dawson and Sharon Croger of Corsicana; uncles, Jerry and Andrea Davis of Corsicana and Del Kaiser of California. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home of Corsicana. Notes:
Lilly Alene (Gay) Thurston Alene Gay Thurston, 82, of Corsicana passed away Monday, Sept. 30, 2002 at her residence. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church with Dr. Carey Ford officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jeff Crouch, Rusty Andrews, Chris Abbe, Clint Andrews, Lowell Hudson and Pat Gafford. Mrs. Thurston was born Nov. 4, 1919 in Corsicana to Frank and Margaret Gay. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Eastern Star and Kinsloe House. She was an antique and estate sale dealer for many years. She and her husband, Martin, established Martin Thurston Automotive Supply in 1957. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1991; and her granddaughter, Julie Crouch in 1984. Survivors include her children, Joan and Jimmy Crouch of Grand Prairie, Robert and Becky Thurston of Corsicana, Marlene and Hollie Morrow of New York, Texas; grandchildren, Jeff and Melissa Crouch of Grand Prairie, Gayla and Rusty Andrews and Susan and Chris Abbe, all of Corsicana; and three great-grandchildren in whom she found great joy, Molly and Ben Crouch and Anna Abbe. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home of Corsicana. Notes:
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---------- Ernest C. Bryant Jr. - Corsicana Daily Sun, Oct 4, 2002 Ernest C. Bryant Jr., 85, of Duncanville and formerly of Streetman, passed away Monday, Sept. 30, 2002 in Dallas. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. today at by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Griffin-Roughton Chapel with Brother Wayne Mahoney officiating. Interment will follow at Birdston Cemetery in Streetman. Pallbearers will be Don Vandiver, Donald Carroll, Erich Brown, Stanley King, Glen Dale Minze and Jeff Minze. Mr. Bryant was born May 30, 1917 in Streetman to Ernest C. Bryant Sr. and Nora Evarts Bryant. He was an employee of the U.S. Postal Service, an official for the State Fair of Texas, and served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. He was a dedicated husband, father and friend, and celebrated 66 years of marriage Sept. 19 with his family in attendance. Survivors include his wife, Frances Livingston Bryant; son, Ernest C. Bryant III and wife Darrene of Duncanville; daughter, Melanie June Elmore and husband Sonny of Garland; grandchildren, Gary Mace, Alan Mace, Cameron Bryant and wife Lisa, and Jason Bryant; and brother, Tommy Bryant. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home of Corsicana. Zelma Ola (Prater) McElroy Zelma Prater McElroy, 89, of Tomball and formerly of Corsicana, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2002 in a Tomball hospital. Family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Wade Funeral Home. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Wade Funeral Chapel in Hubbard. Interment will follow at Dawson Cemetery. Grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. Mrs. McElroy was born Feb. 28, 1913 in Dawson. She was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church with her last membership at First United Methodist Church in Corsicana. She was a resident of Denver City for 33 years where her husband was employed with Shell Oil Company. They moved to Corsicana in 1980. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne McElroy Nov. 7, 1999. Survivors include her daughter, Marilyn Miller of Houston; grandson and family, Jeff and Angel Miller and their children Gunner and Payton of Jacksboro; granddaughter and family, Janet and Russell Stackhouse and children Abby, Emily and Katie of Houston; sisters, Evalena Delazzer of Granada Hills, Calif. and Betty Rose Walcott of Alamogordo, N.M.; and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Wade Funeral Home of Hubbard. Notes:
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Earl Dean Cook Earl Dean Cook, 77, of Hemet, Calif. passed away Saturday, Sept. 28, 2002 at Hemet Valley Medical Center. Services were 10:30 a.m. today at McWane Family Funeral Home in Hemet with the family to hold private graveside services at San Jacinto Valley Cemetery. Mr. Cook was born Nov. 26, 1924 in Corsicana. He had lived in Hemet, Calif. for 11 years and had previously lived in Riverside, Calif. for 31 years. He was a self-employed contractor/painter all over Southern California for 25 years. He enjoyed music, played the guitar and liked to sing, loved dogs, target practice, fishing and cooking including making his own recipes, and loved to spend time with family. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Willow Jacqueline Cook of Hemet, Calif.; daughters, Sharon Shelton of Riverside, Calif., Judy Abshier of Hemet, Calif., and Denise Sloan of San Jacinto, Calif.; brother, Aubrey Cook of Marysville, Calif.; eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter to be born in November. Memorials may be made to San Jacinto Assembly of God Widow Fund, P.O. Box 878, San Jacinto, CA 92581. Arrangements by McWane Family Funeral Home of Hemet, Calif. Notes:
--------------- Earl Dean Cook EARL DEAN COOK, 77, died Saturday at Hemet Valley Medical Center. Born in Corsicana, Texas, Mr. Cook lived in Hemet 11 years. Previously he lived in Riverside 31 years. He was a painting contractor for 25 years and worked throughout Southern California. Mr. Cook is survived by his wife of 56 years, Willow Jacqueline; three daughters, Sharon Shelton of Riverside, Judy Abshier of Hemet and Denise Sloan of San Jacinto; eight grandchildren; and a brother, Aubrey of Marysville. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. today at McWane Family Funeral Home in Hemet. Burial will be in San Jacinto Valley Cemetery. Memorial contributions: San Jacinto Assembly of God Widows Fund. Notes:
Katherine (Gordon) Potter Katherine Gordon Potter, 95, of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2002 in Corsicana. She was born March 12, 1907 in Tullahoma, Tenn. Services are pending with Corley Funeral Home ---------- Katherine Gordon Potter Katherine Gordon Potter, 95, of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2002 in Corsicana. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Oakwood Cemetery with the Rev. E. Dennis Smart officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Charles Brown, Dr. James Witten, Dr. Robert Bone, Doyce Smith, Jim Currie, Nolan Williams and J.B. Keith. She was born March 12, 1907 in Tullahoma, Tenn. A 1930 graduate of Vanderbilt College, she was a statistician for the U.S. Government Census Bureau for 30 years. She was a 26-year resident of Corsicana and a member of St. John's Episcopal Church. Survivors include her sister, Betty Norvell of Dallas; and stepdaughters, Nancy Newby of Cookeville, Tenn. and Robbie Harris of Nashville, Tenn. Services are pending with Corley Funeral Home Notes:
Earl Glynn Hutchins Glynn Hutchins Glynn Hutchins, 79, of Emhouse passed away Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2002 in Dallas. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Griffin-Roughton Chapel with the Rev. James T. Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bryan Hutchins, Waylon Foley, Gary Morgan, Michael Benton, Nolan Benton and Jon McPherson. Mr. Hutchins was born July 18, 1923 in Roane to Gus Hutchins and Olga Jacobs Hutchins. He was a farmer and had served in World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Monte Hutchins; and brother, Tommy Hutchins. Survivors include his wife, Nadine; children, Marilyn and R.D. Geeslin of Roane, Robert and Diana Morgan of Houston, Karen and Gary Benton and Earlene and Norris McPherson, all of Corsicana, Darrell and Kim Hutchins of Dallas, and Gary Hutchins of Longview; and sister and brother-in-law, Mattie and Calvin Rich of Tupelo. Memorials may be made to Fundamental Baptist Church, 2207 W. 11th Ave., Corsicana, TX 75110. Notes:
Joseph Wayne Kittrell Joseph Wayne Kittrell, 72, of Corsicana passed away Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2002 in Corsicana. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Corley Funeral Home. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Corley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Frank Upchurch officiating. Interment will follow at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery. Mr. Kittrell was born March 25, 1930 in Minco, Okla. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Daniel and Maude Viola Kittrell; sister, Ester Mae Mosley; and brothers, Charles Ray Kittrell and Virgil Kittrell. Survivors include his sons, Joe Wayne Kittrell and Jeff Kittrell, both of Corsicana; sisters, Bonnie Shepard and husband Howard of Boston, Mass., Barbara Mullinger and June Walton, both of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. Notes:
-- Obituaries/Death Notices Orville A. Todd TROUTVILLE - Orville A. Todd, 81, died Friday, July 26, 2002, in Richmond. Mr. Todd was the husband of the late Ruby E. Todd, the father of Lional and Richard Todd and the grandfather of Robert, Amanda and Graham Todd. He was a longtime member of Troutville Baptist Church and served for many years as church treasurer and deacon. Mr. Todd also served the Boy Scouts of America in the Norfolk area as Cubmaster of Pack 38, assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 438 and organized and served as the first explorer leader of Explorer Post 438. As a Scout leader, he was the recipient of the Order of the Arrow and many other awards and designations for his many years of devoted service. A native of Kerens, Texas, Mr. Todd served in the Navy during World War II aboard the USS Charles Carroll, which took part in the Allied invasion of Europe. He worked for more than 25 years for the Lone Star Cement Corporation in South Norfolk and Roanoke, Va., and retired from the Roanoke Plant. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Troutville Baptist Church with the Rev. Carol Johnston, the Rev. Ray Frazier and the Rev. Olen E. Waldrip officiating. Burial will follow at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Troutville Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 309, Troutville, VA 24175. Arrangements are being handled by Rader Funeral Home, Daleville. Notes:
Sampie Thompson Sr. Sampie Thompson Sr., 98, of Kerens passed away Monday, Sept. 30, 2002 at Heritage Oaks West in Corsicana. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount B Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. Earnest Betts as eulogist and the Rev. Nathaniel Carter, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow at Goodlow Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Wilbur Silas Jr., Tyrone Martin, Virgil Johnson, Ernest Harris Jr., Otis Tolliver and James Martin. Mr. Thompson was born April 11, 1904 in Kerens. He was preceded in death by his wife, Winnie Pearl Thompson; sisters, Margarite Green and Cecil Armstrong; brothers, Roosevelt Thompson; son, Willie C. Thompson; daughter, Bertha Tolliver; grandson, Timothy Thompson; and great-grandson, Jaylon Faulk. Survivors include his sons, Sampie Thompson Jr. and wife Dorothy of Fort Worth and Oscar Lee Thompson of Kerens; daughters, Winnie Woods of Dallas, Reba Silas and husband Wilbur of Fort Worth, Sandra Harris and husband Ernest of Kerens; 31 grandchildren including special granddaughter Pamela Mitchell and husband Ruben of Dallas; 61 great-grandchildren, 40 great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Arrangements by M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals. Notes:
Janet 'Elaine' Berry Janet "Elaine" Berry, 46, of Corsicana passed away Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2002 in Dallas. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Corley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Nanette Wyatt officiating. Interment will follow at Hopewell Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, George V. Berry of Corsicana; daughter and son-in-law, Regan E. and Joshuia Smith of Fort Bragg, N.C.; grandson, Joshuia Cain Smith of Fort Bragg, N.C.; brother, John Paul Kuenstler of Channelview; and aunt, Edith R. O'Brien of Upper Darby, Pa. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. Notes:
Barbara Sue (Jergens) Hagle Barbara Sue Hagle Barbara Sue Hagle, 67, of Dawson passed away Thursday, Oct. 3, 2002 at Providence Hospital. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Wade Funeral Home. Services will be 3 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church in Dawson with the Rev. David Fergeson and the Rev. Brad Brittain officiating. Interment will follow at Dawson Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gene Carver, Ray Rogers, Gus Clark, Ryan Walters, Jeffrey Murray and Brandon Hagle. Mrs. Hagle was born Sept. 29, 1935 in Corsicana and was a 1953 graduate of Corsicana High School. She had lived in Dawson since 1975 and prior to that had lived in Corsicana. Mrs. Hagle was a self-employed beautician until she retired in 1978. She enjoyed gardening and quilting, and she and her husband owned the Navarro Drive-In Theater in Corsicana for over 33 years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Dawson. Survivors include her husband, Buel Lee Hagle of Dawson; daughter, Becky Walters and husband Richard of Dawson; sons, Jeff Murray and wife Elsa of Mesquite, Harold Hagle of San Augustine and Terry Hagle of Washington, D.C.; sister, Edith Forgy of Grand Prairie; and grandchildren, Ryan Walters of Dawson, Brandon Hagle of San Augustine, Jeffrey Murray of Corsicana, Cody Cisneros of Mesquite and Theresa Edwards of Corsicana. The family requests memorials be made to Dawson Cemetery, Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery, Texas Oncology of Waco or Providence Hospice of Waco. Arrangements by Wade Funeral Home of Hubbard. Notes:
Donald Joe Koehne Services for Donald Joe Koehne, of Corsicana, were held 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, 2002, in the Anderson Clayton Bros. Chapel of Kaufman with the Rev. Fred Lashley officiating. Mr. Koehne was born June 17, 1959, in Marianna, Ark., to Donald Dean and Dorothy Mae (Free) Koehne and passed away Sept. 21, 2002, in Corsicana. His father preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Yvonne Koehne of Corsicana; sons, Richard Joe Koehne of Sevierville, Tenn., and Donald Paul Koehne; stepchildren, John Clarence Lightfoot III of Beaumont, Amber Dawn Bridges and her husband, Tracy, of Gun Barrel City, and Rita Ann McCarty and her husband, Paul, of Scurry; mother and father-in-law, David and Judy Knott of Kaufman; father-in-law, Jess Kelley of Cleberg; brothers-in-law, Brian Kelley and his wife Darla of Venus, and Chris Kelley and his wife Adena of Seagoville, and numerous other relatives and friends. Kenneth Roy Sanders Apr 13, 1934 - Oct 4, 2002 10/5/2002 Kerens crash kills 1; two others airlifted from Corsicana By LOYD COOK/Daily Sun Staff
Kenneth Roy Sanders, 69, was traveling northbound on Humphrey Avenue in Kerens just before 1 p.m. when his vehicle was struck by the westbound train. The force of impact carried the vehicle most of the next block, with his 1995 Chevrolet Corsica knocked into a large, grassy lot adjacent to the railroad tracks on the north, leaking gasoline into a shallow ditch nearby. Precinct 2 Constable David Foreman, one of the first emergency responders on the scene, said Sanders was wearing his seatbelt. A City of Kerens employee told law enforcement officers on the scene that he heard the Union Pacific train give several frantic blasts on its air horn in an attempt to warn the driver. Union Pacific press releases over the years have repeatedly stated the lengthy distances required fore a loaded train to stop. In this case, only the last 15 or 20 railcars of the train still stretched to the east from the accident while the engine was out of sight to the west. The collision left the Corsica in a U-shape, with its passenger side crushed into the middle of the vehicle. Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Connie Mayfield pronounced Sanders dead at the scene after a brief inquest. Services are pending with Paschal Funeral Home. A local resident downtown near Kerens City Hall said she had seen Mr. Sanders down the street just moments before the accident. It was perhaps one of the longest emergency responses into the county to date for the newly-activated Corsicana Fire Rescue EMS ambulance service, but it was for naught. Also responding to the scene was the Kerens Volunteer Fire Department, Kerens Police Department, Corsicana Fire Department's Engine No. 2 and Texas Department of Public Safety troopers. Later in the afternoon, a maroon Dodge Ram pickup apparently ran into a forklift occupied by two men west of Corsicana on State Highway 31, about a half-mile beyond the city limits. The names of the driver of the pickup, apparently the only person occupying that vehicle, and the two men on the forklift were unknown at press time. Details were also incomplete, but DPS Trooper Pat Brice said the truck apparently could not stop fast enough after coming up behind the forklift. The driver of the truck was transported by CFD ambulance to Navarro Regional Hospital, while the two men on the forklift were airlifted to Dallas on separate helicopters with head injuries, according to emergency radio transmissions. Staff writer Micah Chaplin contributed to this report. Loyd Cook may be reached via e-mail at [email protected]. ------- Kenneth Roy Sanders Kenneth Roy Sanders, 68, of Kerens passed away Oct. 4, 2002 in Kerens. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at Paschal Funeral Home in Kerens. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Oakwood Cemetery with the Rev. Wes Johnson officiating. Mr. Sanders was born April 13, 1934 in Corsicana. Mr. Sanders is survived by his wife, Glenda Sanders of Kerens; sons, Scott Sanders of Kerens, Keith Clark of Richland, John Clark of Kerens, and Bill clark and Bob Clark, both of Oklahoma; daughters, Carrie Clark and Sandra Young, both of Arkansas, Candy Ratcliff and Clara Martin, both of Corsicana, Connie Goff of Kansas, and Ann Childress and Ronnie Wyczenski, both of Oklahoma; brother, Rick Franks of Athens; sisters, Katherine Schultz and Judy K. Reeves, both of Corsicana; and a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home, Kerens Notes:
James Oliver King James Oliver King, 78, passed away Saturday, Oct. 5, 2002 after an extended illness. Services will be 3 p.m. Monday at Corley's Funeral Home with the Rev. B.F. Risinger officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial. Pallbearers will be Ross Maxfield, Ed Blackburn, Kenneth Wylie, James Hunt, David Wansley and Don Woodcock. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Coggins, Loyd Morehead and Kenneth Stone. Mr. King was born April 23, 1924. A veteran of WWII, he served in the Air Force with duty in Japan. After his discharge in 1946, he returned to Corsicana and built and operated King's Foods for 20 years. He retired from the food business in 1967 and entered the Real Estate business, developing housing subdivisions both in Corsicana and Cedar Creek. Mr. King served as president of the Builder's Association, was a longtime member of the Rotary Club and a member of the First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and LaBelle King; sisters, Patty King Mesker and Zelda King Curtis; brothers, Charles King and Van King. Mr. King is survived by his wife, Frances King; son, Ronald King and wife Peggy of Roane; daughter, Carol King Wansley and husband David of Tampa, Fla.; sister-in-law, Delores Morehead and husband Loyd of Colleyville; grandchildren, Laura Bailey and husband Ed of Apollo Beach, Fla., Kerri King Wright and husband Kyle of Ft. Wayne, Ind., and Kory King of Austin; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Corsicana. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. Notes:
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KERENS -- A local man was killed Friday after his vehicle collided with a Union Pacific train. Some two hours later, an accident west of Corsicana led to two men being airlifted to Dallas.
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