Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - May 7, 2003
• Added to www.findagrave.com
• Military Marker Photo
• WWII Biography

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Apr 17, 2003

Clinton Moye Sr.
abt 1908 - Feb 2008

Clinton Moye Sr., 100, of Corsicana passed away in Dallas. Services will be 2 p.m. today at the Church of the Living God with Pastor Robert Newsom officiating. Interment will follow at Woodland Memorial Park. Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Feb 15, 2008

Brian Adam Williams
May 12, 1979 - Apr 18, 2003

Brian Adam Williams, 23, of Corsicana passed away Friday, April 18, 2003.

Visitation will be today from 6 to 8 p.m. at Corley Funeral Home.

Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Kenneth Kennemore, Eddie Williams, Kevin Williams, Chuck Williams, Matt Jolly and James Greer.

Mr. Williams was born May 12, 1979 in Dallas.

He was preceded in death by cousins Ryan and Reid Ivie and grandparents Mary and Tommy Jolly.

Survivors include father and step-mother Gary and Debbie Williams of Corsicana; mother and fiancee Faye Beamon and Bobby Robertson of Olney; brother Kyle Williams of Corsicana; sister Whittley Williams of Corsicana; brother Christopher Beamon of Ponder; grandmother Lillie Faye Williams of Corsicana; grandparents Chesley and Martha Patterson of Corsicana; uncle and aunt Mark and Valerie Jolly of Arlington; cousin Leslie Jolly of Arlington; cousin and wife Mathew and Tanya Jolly of Corsicana; cousin Marie Gardner of Denton; and numerous aunts and uncles.

Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Apr 19, 2003
• Great-Grandson of Joseph Thomas & Alice Zelina (McAfee) Williams
• Submitted by Edward L. Williams

Myrta Mae (White) Oksenkrug-Morris
Jul 10, 1922 - Apr 17, 2003

Myrta Morris

Myrta Morris of Garland, born July 10, 1922 in Corsicana, went to be with our Lord on April 17, 2003 in her daughter's home with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren by her side. She is preceded in death by her loving husbands, Paul Oksenkrug and Weldon Morris. She was loved by all and will be remembered for her love of the Lord and the joy she received from singing and dancing.

Beloved Mother and Meemaw, she leaves behind four children: Kerry Oksenkrug and wife MaryAnna, Debbie Teel and husband Jerry, Henry Morris and wife Carole, Kim Allen Bowen and husband Ron; grandchildren: Melody Allen Neff and husband Brian, Melissa Teel Zimmerman and husband Bret, Emily Allen, Debbie Jones and husband Jeff, Christopher and Nick Morris; and great-grandchildren: Caleb Neff and Zach Jones.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. today, April 19, 2003 at Rest Haven Funeral Home-Rowlett Chapel with Pastor Bobby Richardson officiating. Graveside services will follow at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hamilton-Beamon Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Arrangements by Rest Haven-Rowlett Chapel.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Apr 19, 2003

Kenneth Trent

JEFFERSON, Texas - Kenneth Ray Trent, 49, of Avenger, Texas, passed away April 15, 2003, in Avenger.  Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 19 at Kerens Cemetery in Kerens, Texas, with the Rev. James Arnold and Merele Holston officiating.  Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 18.

Mr. Trent was born June 29, 1953, in Dallas, the son of Thelma Shipley Trent and Urchail Ray Trent.

He passed peacefully at home on the lake surrounded by his loving wife, daughter and youngest sister by his side to comfort him on his saddle of wings to be with our heavenly Father in everlasting peace.  He loved training race horses.

Survivors include his wife, Rexine Sebesta-Trent; daughter, Aspen Trent-Segura of Austin; father Ray Trent of Waco; sisters, Brenda Walker of Waco and Racine Timmons of Granbury; brother, Doyle Trent of Waco; and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and aunts and uncles.

Haggard-Heaster, Jefferson, Texas.

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Kenneth Ray Trent

Kenneth Ray Trent, 49, of Avinger, Texas passed away April 15, 2003 in Avinger.

Graveside services will be 3 p.m. today at Kerens Cemetery in Kerens with the Rev. James Arnold and Merle Holston officiating.

Mr. Trent was born June 29, 1953 in Dallas to Thelma Shipley Trent and Urchail Ray Trent. He lived in Avinger most of the past 29 years. He graduated from Bryan Adam High School and was a race horse trainer for most of his life. After a lengthy and bravely-fought illness (that took him too soon from those of us who loved him dearly), Kenneth passed away peacefully at home on the lake surrounded by his loving wife, daughter and youngest sister by his side to comfort him on his saddle of wings to be with our heavenly father in everlasting peace. Throughout his life he was surrounded by his love of animals, raising and training coon dogs, race horses and, at the end, his chickens. He loved to travel and his talents were many. He was an excellent hobby carpenter and in recent years traveled and worked as a fiber optic inspector in Washington State and Nevada. He was a Christian who loved life and lived it to the fullest. Dad, you will be greatly missed but mostly remembered for your generosity and your ability to make people laugh and accomplishing everything you set out to do. He leaves behind his best friend, his dog, Ace. He was preceded in death by his mother and his aunt, Gladys Rhoades.

Mr. Trent is survived by his wife, Rexine Sebesta-Trent; daughter, Aspent Trent-Segura of Austin; son, Aaron Marroquin of Austin; grandson, Kameron Segura of Austin; father, Ray Trent of Waco; sisters, Brenda Walker of Waco and Racine Timmons of Granbury; brother, Doyle Trent of Waco; nephew, Richard Walker of Waco; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

Arrangements by Haggard-Heaster Funeral Home, Jefferson.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Apr 19, 2003
• Added to www.findagrave.com
• Cemetery Marker Photo

Martha B. Conner
Mar 3, 1900 - Sep 2002

CONNER, MARTHA B.  Born March 3, 1900 in Chatfield, TX.  Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Judy Conner, grand children, Vicki Ingram and Mark Conner, 4 great grandchildren; one niece and one nephew; many other friends and relatives.  Services 3:30 PM Saturday, September 14, 2002 at Restland Wild Wood Chapel.  Interment Restland Memorial Park.  Family to receive friends from 6-8 PM Friday September 13, 2002 at Restland Funeral Home.

Alvin Miller, 99, of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2001 in Corsicana. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Corley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. O. E. Permenter officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Mr. Miller was born Dec. 22, 1901 in Dallas. He was a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, James and Patricia Miller of Corsicana; grandsons, Jerry A. Miller of Cypress and Jonathan R. Miller of Waxahachie; granddaughter, Rondia O'Daniel of Jewett; five great-grandsons, two great-granddaughters and two great-great-granddaughters. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.

Notes:

• Birth: Dec. 22, 1901,  Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA 
• Death: Feb. 6, 2001, Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas, USA

James John Estes
Jun 10, 1935 - Apr 18, 2003

James J. Estes, 67, of Corsicana passed away Friday, April 18, 2003 in Corsicana.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home.

Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. James Sheaffer officiating. Interement will follow at Eureka Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Brent Estes, Gary Estes, Doyle McKinney, Joyle McKinney, Doug Gray and Kenneth McLeod.

Mr. Estes was born June 10, 1935 in Eureka. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dola and Dorothy Estes.

Mr. Estes is survived by sons, James A. Estes of Sewell, N.J. and Steven K. Estes of Desoto; granddaughters, Leigh Estes and Jamie Estes, both of Sewell, N.J.; sister, Jerene McKinney of Tool; and brothers, Wayne Estes of Rice and Carolos Estes of Wilmer.

Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Apr 20, 2003

Etta Rudd
Jun 18, 1909 - Apr 18, 2003

Etta Rudd, 93, died Friday, April 18, 2003 in Kerens. She was born June 18, 1909 in Ellis County to William Anderson and Eliza Ann (Phillips) Purvis. She married Juel Rudd on Oct. 12, 1929 and was a member of South Prong Baptist Church.

She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Juel Rudd, in 1999, and five sisters and two brothers.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, April 21, 2003 in the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home Chapel in Waxahachie with the Rev. James Wilcox officiating. Interment will follow in the Hillcrest Burial Park.

Family visitation will be Monday from 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Arrangements are under the direction of Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home, Waxahachie

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Apr 20, 2003
• Born June 18, 1909     Died April 18, 2003

Carroll Conger Jr.
Nov 12, 1920 - Apr 20, 2003

Carroll Conger Jr., 82, of Pottsboro passed away Sunday, April 20, 2003, in Sherman.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home.

Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Corley Funeral Chapel with Brother Bill Honea officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

Mr. Conger was born Nov. 12, 1920, in Navarro County. He was an Army veteran having served in World War II.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carroll Sr. and Lener Conger; brothers, Raymond Conger, Weldon Conger and James Conger; and sister, Lorene Conger.

Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Hayden Wolf of Pottsboro; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Terri Dutton of Box Springs; grandsons, Jeremy Dutton of Box Springs, Michael Dutton and wife Brandi of Terrell, Brad Wolf of Pottsboro, and Wayne Wolf and wife Terri of Grand Prairie; granddaughter, Kelly Suttard and husband Chris of Lewisville; great-grandsons, Skylar Dutton of Terrell and Matthew Dozier of Grand Prairie; and great-granddaughters, Taylor Wolf of Whitesboro and Hannah Marie Wolf of Denison.

Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Apr 22, 2003

Otis C. Campbell Sr.
d Apr 18, 2003

Otis C. Campbell Sr., 70, of Austin passed away Friday, April 18, 2003, at St. David Hospital. Graveside services were 11 a.m. today at Woodland Memorial Park in Corsicana with Elder Joseph Johnson Sr. officiating. Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Apr 22, 2003

Jimmie Jack Cooper
Sep 11, 1932 - Mar 2, 2003

Jimmie Jack Cooper, 70, died Sunday, March 2, 2003, at Sheridan VA Medical Center. Cremation has taken place. No services will be held at this time. Kane Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Cooper was born Sept. 11, 1932, in Corsicana, Texas, to Thomas B. and Velma (Coskey) Cooper. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy after high school and served in Korea until his discharge. He had been self-employed as a commercial fisherman the past several years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, trapshooting, and other outdoor activities and was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. He was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Russell. Survivors include two daughters, Dawn Young and Aurora Cooper, both of Sitka, Alaska; a son, Tom, of Arlington, Wash.; and seven grandchildren.

Floyd L. Culpepper
Mar 26, 1912 - Apr 17, 2003

Services for Floyd L. Culpepper, 91, of Malakoff are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home Chapel in Athens. Interment to follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park with the Rev. George Couch officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home of Athens.

Mr. Culpepper was born March 26, 1912, to the late King Europe and Louie Wooton Culpepper in Section, Ala. He passed away April 17, 2003, in Corsicana. He was preceded in death by his two sons, Leon Culpepper and J. B. Culpepper.

Survivors include his wife, Burmah Culpepper of Malakoff; son,. K.E. "Bud" Culpepper of Irving; daughter, Betty Ruth Norwood of Malakoff; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and sister, Elsie Bryant of Talladega, Ala.

Family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 6-8 p.m.

Pallbearers will be Don Norwood, Randy Norwood, Gary Culpepper, Gwyn Culpepper, Greg Culpepper and Billy Wayne Culpepper.

Tee P. (Lawson) Pipes
Dec 24, 1916 - Dec 27, 2002

Tee P. Pipes passed away in a Terrell nursing home Dec. 27, 2002. The daughter of the late Jesse Sewell Lawson and Martha J. Walker Lawson, she was born in Corsicana, Texas, on Dec. 24, 1916, and had been a resident of Terrell since 1940. She worked in the school cafeterias several years and was employed thirteen years as a checker for Brookshire’s in Terrell. Mrs. Pipes was a member of First Baptist Church Terrell. She was married to Lilbourn Jefferson Pipes in Terrell on Nov. 5, 1939. 
Mrs. Pipes is survived by her husband, “L. J.” of Terrell; son, Kenneth Pipes of Terrell; daughters, Cynthia Ann McKinney and Charlotte Lynn Rand, both of Kaufman; brother, Grady Lawson of TerreIl; sister, Lavicia Fountain of Terrell; 9 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren; and other relatives and a host of friends. 
Mrs. Pipes was preceded in death by her parents, three grandchildren, five brothers and two sisters. 
Funeral services were held in the Chapel of Goggans Funeral Home in Terrell at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2002, with Rev. Ernie McCoulskey and Rev. Todd Peavy officiating. Interment followed at Highland Memorial Gardens. 

R. Bloonberg

R. Bloonberg, who died Thursday evening, was buried yesterday evening by the Queen City lodge K. of H. Mr. Bloonberg recently came to Dallas from Corsicana. He leaves a wife.

Notes:

• August 12, 1893, Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 5, col. 2
   

Emory Claude Morgan
December 7, 1920 - Feb 6, 2003

Dear Fellow Compatriots:  With a deeply saddened heart, it is my duty to inform you  of the passing of one of your fellow Compatriots of the Sacramento Chapter of S.A.R. Emory Claude Morgan passed away Thursday morning Feb 6th.  The following is his bio.  May our thoughts, prayers, and support be with the Morgan Family on this sad occasion.

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Emory Claude Morgan

Emory Claude Morgan was born December 7, 1920 in Kerens, Navarro County Texas, where he spent his childhood in Texas, graduating from Weatherford High School in 1939.  He entered the United States Air Corps as a private, became a pilot, and was honorably discharged as a Captain in 1946. (WWII)

He graduated from the University of Southern California in 1948, and received an MA degree from George Washington University.  He re-entered the military, served 25 years on active duty, and retired from the United States Air Force in 1966 as a Colonel.

He was married to Fern Louise Lobaugh for over 60 years.  Claude and Fern were blessed with two adult children, James Michael Morgan and Lynda Louise Morgan, and four grandchildren.  His hobbies were sailing and all types of boating.

Claude's application to join SAR was approved on May 1, 2000.  His patriot ancestor, William Brand, served as a private in the North Carolina Line.  William Brand received a pension for his service.

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MORGAN, EMORY CLAUDE
"SLICK"
Born in Kerns, TX on December 7, 1920, Emory Claude Morgan died with his family at his home in Carmichael. He travelled quite a path before his death on February 6, 2003 at the age of 82. The oldest child in a Texas farming family, at the age of 15 he enlisted in the Texas National Guard. After high school graduation when he was 18, Claude transferred into the Army Air Corps, beginning a 29-year Air Force career and retiring with the rank of Colonel. He flew P-38s in north Africa during WWII, along with various other fighter aircraft. After the war, he attended University of Southern California and received his BS Degree in Business Administration. Then as an Air Force Captain, Claude and his wife and family were stationed in Pretoria South Africa. He returned to the states and flew B47 aircraft for three years. Then in 1957 transferred to B52s in California completing his career at Beale AFB in SR71 aircraft. After retiring from the Air Force, Claude was a Certified Financial Planner for several years and then started a business with an Air Force buddy importing nautical antiques. He sold the business to spend more time sailing and traveling with his lovely wife, Fern. Together, and sometimes with friends or family, they have sailed from Florida to Montreal, from Lake Michigan to Houston, and from San Diego to Sitka, Alaska. Claude also sailed to Hawaii and up and down the West coast a couple of times. In addition to his many wonderful friends, Claude is survived by his wife Fern; daughter Lynda; son Michael; daughter-in-law Bobbie; brother Ray; and grandchildren Justin, Jered, Anne and David. He said that his one regret was that he wished he had asked Fern to dance more. A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 AM on February 11 at the Carmichael Presbyterian Church in Carmichael. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in Mr. Morgan's name to the American Cancer Society.
Published by The Sacramento Bee from Feb. 8 to Feb. 9, 2003.

Bill Joe Hill
July 5, 1950 - Apr 23, 2003

Bill Joe Hill, 52, of Blooming Grove passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2003, in Blooming Grove after a long battle with cancer.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Chapel in Blooming Grove.

Services will be 4 p.m. Friday at Blooming Grove United Methodist Church with Brother Bill Oliver of Central Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Jack Armstrong, Mike Hicks, Michael Hiler, Randy Hiler, Hugh Nicholson and Mike Russell.

Mr. Hill was born July 5, 1950, in San Angelo to Charlie and Sadie Hiler Hill. He was a criminal science graduate from Sam Houston State University and proudly served Navarro County as an adult probation officer for 25 years. He also served God by playing drums for several years in the Glory Bound Gospel Band.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife, Gale Gillen Hill of Blooming Grove; sons, David Hill of Dallas and Dustin Hill of College Station; daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Daron Wigington of Blooming Grove; grandchildren, Forrest, Wesley and Katelyn Grace Wigington of Blooming Grove; brother, Ed Hill of Grand Saline; mother-in-law, Wanda Gillen of Blooming Grove; brother-in-law and wife, Bill and Karen Gillen of Corpus Christi; and a number of aunts and uncles and four nephews.

Memorials may be made to Blooming Grove United Methodist Church.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Chapel of Blooming Grove

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Apr 24, 2003

Ima Dee (Snowden) Munns
Aug 30, 1924 - Apr 19, 2003

Ima Dee Munns

Funeral services for Ima Dee Munns, 78, of Athens were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Zion Hill Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Wes Bynum officiating. Interment followed at Zion Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Tommy Snowden, Darrell Snowden, Cody Wylie, Nathan Munns, Tim Meredith and Jeff Munns.

Mrs. Munns was born Aug. 30, 1924, in Henderson County to the late John Robert and Bessie Mae Hester Snowden and passed away April 19, 2003, in an Athens hospital. She had lived in Henderson County all of her life, and was a member of the Tri Cities Baptist Church. She and her husband had owned and operated Munns Grocery on Cayuga Drive in Athens for many years. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Virgil Snowden, Leon Snowden, John B. Snowden and Jessie Snowden.

Survivors include her husband of 53 years, J. D. Munns; daughters and sons-in-law, Venita and Mike Fizer and Sheila and Billy Smalley, all of Athens; sisters-in-law, Helen Snowden and Jackie Snowden, both of Athens, and Myrtle Snowden of Corsicana; four grandchildren, Brian Fizer, Justin Fizer, Jamey Smalley and Nichole Kirkpatrick; great-grandson, Jonathan Kirkpatrick; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Arrangements by Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home of Athens.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Apr 24, 2003

May Frances Allen

May Frances Allen, 45, of Hillsboro passed away April 16, 2003, at Angleton Danberry Hospital in Angelton. Services will be 3 p.m. today at Believers Cathedral, 321 Brown St., Hillsboro, with the Rev. Tommy Seals officiating. Interment will follow at Ridge Park Cemetery in Hillsboro. Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary of Corsicana.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Apr 24, 2003

Weltha Marie (Norris)  Slaughter
Sep 12, 1921 - Apr 22, 2003

Weltha Slaughter, 81, of Beaumont passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2003, at Schlesingers Geriatric Center. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 4 p.m. Saturday at Resthaven Memorial Park in Corsicana.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Apr 24, 2003

Henry Parhms
Jul 26, 1909 - April 18, 2003

Henry Parhms, 93, of Corsicana passed away Friday, April 18, 2003 at Health Care and Rehab of Corsicana. Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Terrell with Pastor Ivan Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Timothy Cemetery in Timothy. Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Apr 24, 2003
• s/o Robert Parhms & Ceomia Taylor
• Obituary
• WWII Biography
• Timothy Community Cemetery, Navarro Co., TX

Charlotte Marie (Douglas) Titus-Lemmons
Nov 15, 1923 - Apr 21, 2003

Charlotte Marie Douglas Lemmons, 79, of Corsicana passed away Monday, April 21, 2003, at Navarro Regional Hospital.

Wake services will be 7 p.m. Sunday at Ross and Johnson Chapel.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday at First Independent Baptist Church with Pastor Donald Lacy officiating. Interment will follow at Woodland Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Ollie Hatten, Vernett Hicks, Monroe Hill III, Marvin Lemmons, Jarmal Speed and Bennie Thomas.

Mrs. Lemmons was born Nov. 15, 1923 in Corsicana. She received her formal education at G.W. Jackson High School. She was a member of First Independent Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; grandson, Carlos Becknell II; and brothers, Frank W. Douglas and George Douglas.

Survivors include her daughters, Diana Titus Hill of San Bruno, Calif., Piccola Titus Becknell of Suisyn, Calif., Lottie Titus of San Francisco, Calif., Margaret Titus and Birdie LaNell Henderson and husband Raymond, all of Corsicana; sister, Alice B. Venters of Corsicana; sisters-in-law, Rosie Douglas of Corsicana, Sharmine Carrington of Sweetwater, Barbara Lemmons of Compton, Calif., and Nita Lemmons of Oklahoma City, Okla.; brothers-in-law, Marvin Lemmons of Alvarado, Calvin Lemmons of Fallon, Nev., and Benny Lee Carrington of Sweetwater; grandchildren, Monroe Hill III, Selena Crain, Chenique Garrett, Shantanesia Becknell, Jarmal Speed, Myisha and Raymond Henderson, and Yesenia Green; four great-grandchildren, 23 nieces, 12 nephews, other relatives and friends.

Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Apr 25, 2003

Jerri Ellen Fidler
Jan 15, 1962 - Apr 19, 2003

Jerri Ellen Fidler, 41, of Kemp passed away Saturday, April 19, 2003, at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m. today at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery with Charlie Hood and John Wasch officiating.

Pallbearers will be Billy Wayne Haley, Johnnie Boykin Jr., John Allen Fidler, Clayton Foreman, Benjamin Fidler and Jose Pena. Honorary pallbearers will be Troy Williams and Marshall Davis.

She was born Jan. 15, 1962, in Illinois to Auther Fidler and Mary Stillwell Fidler. She was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Deola Boykin.

Survivors include her sons, Frankie Fidler, Rocky Boykin and Johnny Boykin; daughters, Mary Ellen Fidler, Sherryl Boykin, Norvella Boykin, Angel Boykin and Lacy Boykin; brothers, Robert Stillwell, John Fidler and Johnny Boykin Jr.; and sisters, Tina Boykin, Tammi Creel, Terri Creel, Sherryl Fidler, Tammy Foreman and Timmi Bland.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Apr 26, 2003

Jessie Louise Hancock
Oct. 25, 1912 - Apr 24, 2003

Jessie Louise Hancock died April 24, 2003, at her residence in Austin at the age of 90. Mrs. Hancock was born Oct. 25, 1912, to Fern H. and Jessie B. Hancock at Goldthwaite in Mills County. The family moved to West Texas when she was a child. She married George E. Hancock on July 11, 1937, at Tahoka. The couple resided in Lubbock, Missouri, and Corsicana. Mr. Hancock preceded her in death in 1991. Later, she moved to McAllen where she resided until 1998 when she moved to Austin. At the time of her death, she was a member of Bannockburn Baptist Church in Austin and the South Austin Christian Women's Association. She had been a faithful member of the Baptist church for more than 75 years. She was a former school teacher as well as an excellent artist and a judge and teacher of china painting throughout the state. A member of the Austin Porcelain Arts Club, she was a former member of the China Painting Teachers of Texas.

Mrs. Hancock is survived by son, George N. "Butch" Hancock and wife Adrienne of Terlingua; daughter, Linda Daniel of Austin; grandsons, Steve Daniel of Austin and Rory E. Hancock of Terlingua; granddaughters, Helena Stark and Katy Fashorn of Terlingua; and a number of nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at Cook-Walden Forest Oaks Funeral Home, 6300 W. William Cannon Dr., Austin. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Monday, April 28, at Resthaven Memorial Park in Corsicana.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart Association or the donor's favorite charity.

Arrangements by Cook-Walden Forest Oaks Funeral Home of Austin.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Apr 26, 2003

James E. "Gene" Carver
July 11, 1926 - Apr 26, 2003

Gene Carver

James E. "Gene" Carver, 76, of Dawson, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2003, at his residence. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist church of Dawson with Rev. Brad Brittain and Rev. Chuck Wallace officiating. Interment will follow at Dawson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at Wade Funeral Home in Hubbard.

Gene was born July 11, 1926, in Mumford to Lum and Maude Finley Carver. He had lived in Dawson for the past seven years and prior to that had lived in Santa Fe, Texas, in Galveston County for the previous 43 years. Gene retired from Union Carbide in Texas City in 1985 where he worked as a machinest supervisor. He was a rancher and loved rodeos, horses and taking his grandson to the "Buffalo Dome" and was a member of several rodeo associations in Texas, the most recent being the Texas Senior Pro Rodeo Association. Gene was also a member of the Lions Club of Dawson, Historical Society of Dawson, Ex-Students Association of Dawson and the First United Methodist Church of Dawson. He was an Army veteran having served in the Korean War.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by wife Lena Mae "Nub" Bumpers Carver of Dawson; daughter Marilyn Dunn of Richmond; grandson Dalton Dunn of Richmond; sisters Fern patke of Waco, Margie Ellis of Houston and Buna Russell of Seminole; sister-in-law Barbara "Bylo" Savage of Newark, Calif., and nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Pallbearers will be Sonny Sikes, Ronnie Williams, Rock Stephens, Kenneth Bumpers, Collin Burmpers, Wilmer Hale, Bob Bell and Curtis Creager. Honorary pallbearers will be Randy Springer, G.C. Young, Ray Woods, Tony Sultana, Rolando Garcia, Homer Garcia, Arthur Jo Renfro and Joe Perez.

Memorials may be made to Dawson Cemetery Association or the donor's choice.

Arrangements by Wade Funeral Home, Hubbard, Texas.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Apr 28, 2003

George William Patterson 
Apr 18, 1918 - Apr 26, 2003

G.W. "Pat" Patterson

G.W. "Pat" Patterson, 85, of Blooming Grove, passed away April 26, 2003, at Navarro Regional Hospital.

Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. today at Central Baptist Church in Blooming Grove with Rev. Bill Oliver officiating.

Mr. Patterson was the owner of Patterson Grocery & Market for many years. He was retired from the Texas Highway Department and a deacon at Central Baptist Church. He loved baseball and helped start Little League baseball in Blooming Grove. Mr. Patterson was also a member of Blooming Grove Masonic Lodge and was a veteran of World War II.

Survivors include wife Earldene of Blooming Grove; sons and daughters-in-law Dan and Jeanne Patterson of Blooming Grove, Don and Lisa Patterson of Blooming Grove and Gary Patterson of Waco; daughter and son-in-law Janet and Marvin Henderson of Kosse; grandchildren John Paul Gillen of Wortham, Brian Heath Gillen of Blooming Grove, Clay Gillen of Blooming Grove, Christi Patterson of Corinth, Kasey and Jay Lanoir of Midlothian, Kylee Patterson of Connecticut, Kori Patterson of Texas A&M University and Brooke Patterson of Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Chapel in Blooming Grove.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Apr 28, 2003
• WWII Newspaper Clippings for G. W. Patterson
• Rose Hill Cemetery, Blooming  Grove, Navarro Co., TX

Esther Irene (Vose) Cofield Laube
Oct 17, 1918 - Apr 27, 2003

Irene Cofield Laube, 84, of Corsicana, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2003, at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Eureka Cemetery with Rev. Tony Neal officiating.

Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

She was preceded in death by husbands Benny Cofield and Barnie Laube.

Survivors include son and daughter-in-law David Cofield and Alice of Tatum; Daughters and son-in-law Mearile Johnson and C.W. of Corsicana, Dorothy Weaver and Keith of Navarro; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Mildred Baptist Church Building Fund, 502 South Highway 287, Corsicana, Texas, 75110.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Apr 28, 2003
• SSDI:
   

  Name	Birth	Death	Last Residence	Last Benefit	SSN	Issued
  IRENE LAUBE	17 Oct 1918	27 Apr 2003 (V)	75110 (Corsicana, Navarro, TX)	(none specified)	462-34-8767	Texas

Ruby Kattner

Ruby Kattner, 78, of Corsicana, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2003.

Ruby Kattner was born in Bell County and lived there until she and her husband moved to Corsicana nearly 50 years ago. She has been married to Leland Kattner for 57 years and they have two sons, Max and his wife Patty of Pensacola, Fla., and Steve and his wife Olga of Longview. She also has five grandchildren, Lauren, Nathan, Andy, Chris and Fred.

She and Leland owned the Western Auto Store in Corsicana for 32 years. She was past president of the Business and Professional Women's Club and has served as a member of the Corsicana Area Chamber of Commerce Tourism Committee. She was a member and president of Kinsloe House. She was a member of the Corsicana First United Methodist Church, where she has served as past president of the United Methodist Women.

There are many other volunteer activities of which Ruby Kattner has been a member, including serving with the Hospital Auxiliary, Scholarship Committee, Navarro County Youth Exposition as a judge, Board of Navarro County Agency for Retarded Citizens, Board of Community Services, Christmas in April and the American Cancer Drive.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home at 10 a.m. with Rev. Mike Alexander officiating. Interment will be at the Resthaven Memorial Park in Corsicana.

Pallbearers will be Vernon Crook, Vic Howell, Bill Carmack, Dick Rice, Perry Taylor and Elbert Prince.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Endowment Fund of the First United Methodist Church of Corsicana.

Ruby was beloved by all her family and friends, and will be truly missed by all who knew here. She exemplified kindness and love to everyone, but above all loved her husband, her children and her grandchildren.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral home

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Apr 28, 2003

Lois (Eslick) Orgeron
New Orleans (LA) Times-Picayune, 21 April 2003

Lois Eslick Orgeron, a homemaker, died Friday at Meadowcrest Living Center. She was 86. Mrs. Orgeron was born in Corsicana, Texas, and lived in Crown Point for the past 40 years. Survivors include her husband, Hamilton Johnny Orgeron Jr., three sons, Ronald Beard, Dean Beard and
Hamilton Jay Orgeron; two sisters, Edna Lenning and Lorraine Brignac; five grandchildren; and eight great- grandchildren. A Mass will be said Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Mothe Funeral Home, 7040 Lapalco Blvd. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Burial will be in St. Pius Catholic Church Cemetery
in Crown Point.

Notes:

• Submitted by Robert Brownlee (not related to this family)

Elmer Sowell
Topeka (KS) Capital Journal, 14 April 2003

Elmer Sowell

Military memorial services will be June 27 at Topeka Cemetery for Elmer Sowell, 73, Topeka, who died Friday, April 11, 2003, at home.

He was born June 27, 1929, in Corsicana, Texas, to Moria and Josie Frankie Brock Sowell, and lived in Texas until 1991. He worked for Tyler Pipe in Tyler, Texas, for more than 20 years.

He served several years in the Army. He was stationed in Japan and was a veteran of the Korean War.

He was a member of Post No. 7211 of Veterans of Foreign Wars in Tyler, Texas.

He married Bonnie Watson on Aug. 3, 1954, in Tyler, Texas. They divorced, but she remained his companion. She survives. A son, Jimmy Sowell, died in January 1994.

Other survivors include three sons, Billy Sowell, Sulphur Springs, Texas, Bobby Sowell, Conway, Ark., and Walter Sowell, Huntsville, Texas; a daughter, Teresa Burton, Topeka; three brothers, Charlie Sowell, San Antonio, Bobby Sowell, Lindale, Texas, and Pearl Sowell, Sioux Falls,
S.D.; a sister, Evelyee Beakler, Sioux Falls, S.D.; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Mr. Sowell was cremated.

Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice Care, 200 S.W. Frazier Circle, 66606. Davidson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Notes:

• Submitted by Robert Brownlee (not related to this family)

Fritz Deweese Kloecker
Dec 9, 1916 - Apr 28, 2003

Fritz Deweese Kloecker, 86, of Corsicana passed away Monday, April 28, 2003, in Corsicana.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home.

Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Corley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. B.F. Risinger Jr. and Brother Bill Honea officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Doug Richter, Jackie Teague, Brad Haynie, Byron Haynie, Johnny B. Calhoun and Jody Thomas. Honorary pallbearers will be Neal Haynie and Ervin Phillips.

Mr. Kloecker was born Dec. 9, 1916, in Hempstead. He was owner of Kloecker's Grocery Store in Corsicana for 36 years. After retiring, he worked for Haynie Drilling Company for 13 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fritz and Cassie Kloecker; and brothers, Robert and Sam Kloecker.

Survivors include his wife, Mabel Kloecker of Corsicana; daughter, Cassie Stein of Rowlett; son, Fritz Kloecker Jr. and wife Paula of Corsicana; granddaughters, Leslie Trull and husband Donnie of Barry and Kasey Kloecker of Dallas; grandson, Kory Kloecker of Corsicana; great-grandson, Cadon Cole Trull of Barry; great-granddaughters, London Kloecker of Rowlett and Paris Kloecker of Dallas; brothers, Tom Kloecker of McKinney, and Charles Kloecker, August Kloecker and Billy Kloecker, all of Hempstead; and sisters, Ola Marie Sledge of Livingston, Barbara Jean Horn of San Augustine, Doris Faye Jones of Linder, Nita Place of Covington, La., Linda Siptak of Gonzalez, and Donna Beth Pribble of Pasadena.

Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Apr 29, 2003
• TEC 4 US Army, WWII
• Biography: Corsicana man remembers WWII service

George Sterling Weatherby
Feb 7, 1951 - Apr 27, 2003

George Weatherby, 52, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2003, at his home in Jacksonville of congestive heart failure.

A private memorial service is pending with Thompson Funeral Home in Jacksonville.

He was a longtime resident of Corsicana. He joined the Marine Corps after graduating from Corsicana High School. He served in Vietnam where he earned a Purple Heart.

George was employed for many years as a salesman for Goins-Weatherby Ford Sales and was also employed as a welder.

George was an outgoing, friendly person who enjoyed meeting people, visiting with friends, cooking outdoors and going to the lake.

George's parents, G. H. and Shirley Goins Weatherby preceded him in death.

Survivors include his wife, Vickie Weatherby of Jacksonville; son, Wade Weatherby of Jacksonville; stepsons, Jeremy and Jason Beck; sister, Janet Weatherby Lawery; niece, Laura Thrasher; and nephews, Jeffrey and Jonathan Thrasher.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.

Arrangements by Thompson Funeral Home, Jacksonville.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Apr 29, 2003
• Oakwood Cemetery, Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX

Raymond Edward Bryant 

Raymond E. Bryant

Raymond E. Bryant, 82, of Corsicana passed away Monday, April 28, 2003 at Navarro Regional Hospital. Services are pending with Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Frost Cemetery.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Apr 29, 2003

Andrew J. Arrington, 97, of San Antonio and formerly of Trinidad, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2003, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. Services are pending with Paschal Funeral Home in Kerens.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - Apr 29, 2003

Shirley Jean (Alexander) Lewis

Shirley Jean Lewis

Shirley Jean Lewis, 62, of Corsicana passed away Friday, April 25, 2003, at Navarro Regional Hospital.

Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Eastside Church of Christ, 906 E. 13th Ave., with Brother Willie Wilmore officiating. Interment will follow at Friendship Cemetery in Eureka.

Pallbearers will be friends of the family.

Mrs. Lewis was born Sept. 16, 1940, in Blooming Grove. She was a faithful member of Eastside Church of Christ, and was employed by Navarro College.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Monroe Lewis Sr.; mother, Mattie Polk; father, Emra Alexander; brother, Pete Alexander; infant son, Myron Lewis; and infant granddaughter, Millaijha Lewis.

Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Monroe and Celia and Gregory and Linda; daughters and sons-in-law, Chana and William, Shaniqua and Clarence, Debbie and James, and Shelia Brown; special daughter, Linda Taylor; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; special co-worker, Teresa Scott; special mother in Christ, Anna Bell Jones; special sister in Christ, Ada Faye Jones; special niece, Beverly Smith; and she is also survived by all of her sisters, brothers, daughters and sons in Christ and a host of adopted children, other relatives and friends.

Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - May 2, 2003

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Shirley Jean Lewis

Shirley Jean Lewis, 62, of Corsicana passed away Friday, April 25, 2003, at Navarro Regional Hospital. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Eastside Church of Christ. Interment will follow at Friendship Cemetery in Eureka. Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.

Tommie Nadine (Bailey) Gafford
Jan 27, 1908 - May 1, 2003

Nadine Gafford

Nadine Gafford, 95, of Corsicana passed away Thursday, May 1, 2003, in Corsicana.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Oakwood Cemetery with the Rev. Curtis Gilbert officiating.

Mrs. Gafford was born Jan. 27, 1908, in Mount Pleasant. She worked at the Corsicana Cotton Mill for 28 years, and later at Texas Miller Hats for 15 years. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, and being with her family. She was a Christian mother, and a member of Missionary Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, A. J. "Skeeter" Gafford; parents, Thomas and Maudia Bailey; daughter, Vadie Mae Gafford; stepdaughter, Pearl Elizabeth Rochlin; brothers, Leonard Bailey, Loyd Bailey and Bruce Arbury Bailey; and an infant brother.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Billy J. and Georgia Gafford of Matagorda; daughter, Pat Bunch of Corsicana; sister, Odie Mae Wilson of Ennis; seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and nine-great-great-grandchildren.

Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - May 2, 2003
• Nadine's daughter, Mrs. Patty Jean Gafford Bunch, is a charter member of the Navarro County Genealogical Society

Alvin Darnell Jones

Alvin Darnell "Yard Man" "Hand" "PC" Jones, 52, of Corsicana and formerly of Fort Worth, passed away Monday, April 28, 2003, at his residence.

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 Mount Olive Baptist Church with the Rev. Alfred Cox, pastor of Mount Olive Baptist Church, officiating and eulogist, and also the Rev. K. D. Davis Sr. officiating. Interment will follow at Woodland Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Tiger Thomas, Greg Austin, Aubrey Gibson, Micheal Thomas and Don Cole. Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of Mount Olive Baptist Church.

Mr. Jones was born Aug. 4, 1950 in Marlin. He was a deacon and member of Mount Olive Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by parents, Lonnie Bridges and Earnice Jones; and in-laws, LeRoy and Beaulah Johnson Sr.

Survivors include his wife, Roy Nell Johnson Jones of Corsicana; daughter, Tammie Leach of Fort Worth; son, Christopher Johnson of Corsicana; sister-in-law, Theresa Brown of Corsicana; brothers-in-law, Bobby Tillie of Corsicana and LeRoy Johnson Jr. (Celister) of Corsicana; granddaughter, Typhanie Leach of Fort Worth; aunt, Laura (Rev. Wilburn) Sewell of Fort Worth; and uncle, Curly Ray (Ann) Jones of Houston.

Arrangements by M. R. Smith Parlor for Funerals.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - May 2, 2003

Jacqueline Maellard (Morrin) Walton

Jacqueline M. Walton

Jacqueline Maellard Walton, 80, the beloved wife of James (Pete) Walton, died April 28, 2003, at home in Corsicana. Born in Paris, France, daughter of Blanche and Alexandre Morrin, Jacqueline lived and traveled abroad throughout her life, making her home in the United States since 1980. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Jocelyne Deray (Juan Rodriguez), her granddaughters Sara Rodriguez and Jacqueline Rodriguez (Jose Fuentes), and great-grandson Jose Alexandre Fuentes, all residing in Allcante, Spain.

Jacqueline is also dearly missed by her second family, daughters Kathleen (Charlie) Burroughs and Diane (Bob) Morris, grandchildren Jim (Anne) Burroughs, Mike (Robin) Burroughs, Lauri Burroughs, Steph (Scott) Todd, Allison (Scott) Curty, and Amy (Alex) Romashko, and four great-grandchildren Ben and Max Burroughs, Nicholas Burroughs and Gavin Curty.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home in Corsicana. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. John's Episcopal Church of Corsicana with the Rev. Edward R. Monk officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the discretionary funds of St. John's Episcopal Church or to the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - May 1, 2003

Capt. Leslie O'dell Lynch

Capt. Leslie O'dell Lynch, 77, JAG Corps, U.S. Navy (retired), died Friday, May 2, 2003, at a Fort Worth hospital.

Services will be 2 p.m. today at Blessing Colonial Chapel in Mansfield. Entombment will follow at Seaside Mausoleum in Corpus Christi.

Capt. Lynch was born June 15, 1925, in Corsicana, the son of Mack A. and Dora Adamson Lynch. He attended and graduated from public schools in Corsicana. In 1942, he entered Texas Wesleyan College in Fort Worth, where he met and courted Jeanne Fox, later to become his wife. In March 1943, he enlisted in the Navy as apprentice seaman. He was later selected for officer training, and upon being commissioned as ensign in the Naval Reserve, he was married on July 7, 1945, to Jeanne Fox. Thereafter, he served on a cruiser in the western Pacific until he was released from active duty in March 1946. Capt. Lynch then resumed his education, receiving a law degree from Southern Methodist University in 1950. After a brief law practice, he was recalled to active duty in the Navy, where he served for 18 months in the Pacific on the USS O'Bannon, a destroyer, seeing combat in and around Korea. In September 1952, he was transferred to legal duties in Washington, D.C. Thereafter, he was selected for the Regular Navy, and continued with legal duties until his retirement on June 30, 1973, while he was serving as Navy and Marine Corps military judge for the southeastern United States, based at Pensacola, Fla. Upon retirement from the Navy, Capt. Lynch assumed the duties of clerk of the 13th Court of Civil Appeals in Corpus Christi, upon the retirement from the post by a wonderful friend, Margaret Blackmon.

In 1974, he entered the private practice of law until his retirement there from in 1983, primarily due to the reasons of health of himself and wife, Jeanne. In 2002, following his wife's death, Capt. Lynch relocated to Fort Worth to be closer to his family.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Aug. 11, 2001; and his loving youngest daughter, Melanie Jeanne Lynch, Oct. 22, 1993.

Survivors include his son, Leslie O. Lynch Jr. of Tiburon, Calif.; daughter, Stephanie Charlene Lynch Bertani of Exeter, N.H.; and seven grandchildren, Murphy Charles Lynch, Robert Leslie Lynch, Katharine Diane Lynch, Richard James Bertani Jr., Michael Geoffrey Bertani, Kate Natalie Bertani and Stephen Fox Bertani.

Memorials may be made to Covenant Baptist Church in Corpus Christi.

Arrangements by Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - May 3, 2003

Charlie Ray Vest
Apr 10, 1942 -

Charlie Ray Vest, 61, of Lewisville passed away Sunday, April 20, 2003, at his residence. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. May 6 at Dresden Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - May 3, 2003

Arlyn Leroy Brandenburg, 74, of Kirvin passed away Thursday, May 1, 2003, in Corsicana. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Kirvin Baptist Church with the Rev. James Prince officiating. Interment will follow at Woodland Cemetery in Kirvin. Arrangements by Capps Memorial Chapel, Fairfield.

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• Corsicana Daily Sun - May 3, 2003

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• Corsicana Daily Sun - May 4, 2003

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• Corsicana Daily Sun - May 4, 2003

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• Corsicana Daily Sun - May 5, 2003

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• Corsicana Daily Sun - May 6, 2003

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• Corsicana Daily Sun - May 6, 2003

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• Corsicana Daily Sun - May 8, 2003
• SSDI:

  NANCY L DRESSER

  03 Aug 1935

  04 May 2003 (V)

  75110 (Corsicana, Navarro, TX)

  (none specified)

  458-66-8116

  Texas

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - May 7, 2003

James E. Page

James E. Page, of Corsicana, Texas, died in New Brunswick, N. J. May 12, 1955 where he was employed by the Pipe Line Construction Company. He had worked in the Indiana area for some time several years ago with the same company. Born August 20, 1896, in Emhouse, Texas, he was the son of  Alfred Lee and Caroline Cocker Page. Most of his life was spent in Pennsylvania and New Jersey although his work required him to do extensive traveling. He was a member of the Ebensburg Lodge of the L. O. O. M. Services were conducted at Robinson's, 36 N. 7th Street, at 10:00 a.m. today by the Rev. Levi H. Goehring, interment being made in Oakland cemetery. Surviving him is how wife, Hallie Page of Corsicana, Texas; two sons, James Edward Page, Jr., of Monroe, Michigan, and William T. Page, Sr. of Corsicana, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. Calvin (Wanda Nell) Renfrow of San Antonio, Texas; a sister, Mrs. Bruce Tucker of Baytown, Texas, and 11 grandchildren. A son, Jerry, husband of the former Peggy Banks of Indiana preceded him in death several years ago.

Notes:

• Indiana (PA) Evening Gazette, 16 May 1955

Percell Milton Sr.

Percell Milton Sr., 78, of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2003, in Corsicana.

Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Eastside Church of Christ with Brother W.W. Wilmore officiating. Interment will follow at Woodland Cemetery in Corsicana.

Pallbearers will be Duane Milton, Dmarr Milton, Percell Milton III, Dameon Milton, Ocell Miller Jr. and Billy Tankersley.

Mr. Milton was born July 16, 1924, in Timothy. He received his education at G.W. Jackson High School. He was a faithful member of Eastside Church of Christ. He was employed by the Corsicana Police Department for 16 1/2 years and retired from Medical Arts Clinic after 17 1/2 years.

Survivors include his wife, Maxine Milton of Corsicana; two sons, Percell Milton Jr. and wife Carolyn of Garland, and Davis T. Milton and wife Charlene of Corsicana; grandchildren, Duane Milton, Dmarr Milton, Percell Milton III, Dameon Milton, Amy Milton and Danielle Milton, whom he loved dearly; 10 great-grandchildren, who were the joy of his life; one aunt, Myrtle Davis; special niece and nephews, Bettye and Lee Criddle, Ocell Miller Jr. and Billy Tankersley; special cousin, Jimmie Dee Prince; and a host of other nieces, nephews, church family and dear friends.

Arrangements by Scott Funeral Home

Charles Mack Cooper
Aug 7, 1946 - May 7, 2003

Mack Cooper, 56, of Corsicana passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2003, in Corsicana.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home.

Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Corley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Dairy Johnson Sr. officiating. Speakers will be Chip Curington and Danny Lee. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

Mr. Cooper was born Aug. 7, 1946, in Ardmore, Okla. He was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Coast Guard.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Elma Cooper; and brother, Dwayne Cooper.

Survivors include his wife, Margy Cooper of Corsicana; son, Zack Cooper of St. Louis, Mo.; daughter and son-in-law, Denise and Bill Goodrich of Corsicana; granddaughter, Maya Goodrich of Corsicana; grandson, Ben Goodrich of Corsicana; niece, Heather Bromley of North Carolina; and nephew, Kent Cooper of Frisco.

Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - May 8, 2003

Elmina Robbins
Nov 19, 1920 - May 5, 2003

Elmina Robbins, 82, of Corsicana passed away Monday, May 5, 2003, at Navarro Regional Hospital. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Paschal Funeral Home. Cremation will follow Saturday. Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home, Kerens.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - May 8, 2003
• SSDI: ELMINA ROBBINS 19 Nov 1920 05 May 2003 75006 (Carrollton, Dallas, TX) (none specified) 510-34-8246 Kansas

Theodore F. Riley

Theodore F. Riley, 74, of Corsicana passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2003, at Navarro Regional Hospital. Services are pending with Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - May 8, 2003

RILEY
THEODORE F. RILEY, 74, of Corsicana passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2003 at Navarro Regional Hospital in Corsicana.  Born September 2, 1928 in Toledo, Ohio.  Memorial Services will be Sunday, May 25, 2003 12:00 p.m. at Barry Baptist Church, Barry.  Bro. Gene Gibson will be officiating.  Born to James C. Riley & Wanda  Bukowski Riley.  He was a wire installer for the Square D Company for 25 years.  Survivors are wife: Betty Riley, Corsicana.  Step-sons: George R. Echols, Irving, Joseph Earl Echols Jr., Victoria.  2 grandchildren. 1 great grandchild.  Nephews & Nieces: Geoffrey Campbell, Keith Campbell & family.  Marion Slatton & family.  Sister in law: Sandra Stern III & husband. Nieces Jennifer Duncan & family.  Sister in law: Jo Elizabeth Forbis & husband.  Nieces: Crystal Parrott & family.  Cheryl Gomes & family.  Preceded in death by: Parents, Sister in law: Billy Dean Campbell.

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Theodore F. Riley

Theodore F. Riley, 74, of Corsicana passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2003, at Navarro Regional Hospital.

Memorial services will be noon May 25 at Barry Baptist Church with Brother Gene Gipson officiating. Interment will be held at Oakgrove Memorial Gardens in Irving.

Mr. Riley was born Sept. 2, 1928, in Toledo, Ohio, to James C. Riley and Wanda Bukowski Riley. He was a wire installer for an electric company for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister-in-law, Billy Dean Campbell.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Riley of Corsicana; stepsons, George R. Echols of Irving and Joseph Earl Echols of Victoria; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; nephews and nieces, Geoffrey Campbell, Keith Campbell and family, and Marion Slatton and family; sister-in-law, Sandra Sterns III and husband; nieces, Robin Havelka and family and Jennifer Duncan and family; sister-in-law, Jo Elizabeth Forbis and husband; nieces, Crystal Parrott and family and Cheryl Gomes and family.

Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - May 19, 2003

Goldie Marie Reading

Goldie Marie Reading, 98, of Dallas passed away Saturday, May 17, 2003 in Dallas. Graveside services were held Sunday at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery with Rev. Robert Reed officiating. Ms. Reading was born Jan. 28, 1905 in Angus. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.

Notes:

• Corsicana Daily Sun - May 19, 2003

Robert L. "Bob" Pickett
Sep 4, 1924 - Jun 2003

PICKETT
ROBERT (Bob) L. of Mesquite.  Born September 4, 1924 in Corsicana and passed away in Mesquite.  Bob is survived by his loving wife of 44 years Aileen Pickett of Mesquite; daughter & son-in-law, Gina & Russell Kosarek of Austin, TX; brother, George Pickett of Ville Platt, LA; sister, Leona Bruce of Athens, TX and numerous nieces, nephews & cousins.  Visitation is 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Thursday June 12, 2003 at the funeral home with family receiving friends 6-8 p.m.  Graveside services are 2:00 Friday, June 13, 2003 at the Laurel Oaks Memorial Park in Mesquite.  Rev. Jan York will be officiating.