Obituaries
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Henry Granbery Jun 21, 1876 - Feb 16, 1928
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--- W. H. Granberry, 51 District Court reporter and private secretary to William Howard Taft when the later was Governor General of Philippines, died yesterday in Corsicana, Texas - Feb 18, 1928 Benny Clyde
Thomason HALTOM CITY - Benny C. "Tommy" Thomason, 65, a retired police officer, died Tuesday at a North Richland Hills Hospital. Cryptside service: 1 p.m. Friday in Mount Olivet Mausoleum. Visitation: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at Lucas Funeral Home on North Sylvania. Mr. Thomason was born in Frost in Navarro County and came to the Fort Worth area in 1940. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He was a member of Oak Knoll Baptist Church and had a degree in law enforcement from Tarrant County Junior College. Survivors: Wife Essie Thomason of Haltom City; sister, Gerry Belew [BALLEW] of Waxahachie; and mother, Ora Thomason of Waxahachie. Notes:
Going Home Celebration for Annie Louise Rogers Obituary Louise Rogers was born on September 06, 1933 in Corsicana, Texas. Her father, the late Brother L. C. Harris, minister of the Sherman Street Church of Christ until his death (1996), he was among the first S.W.C.C students (1949). Her mother, the beloved Arletta Harris remained faithful to the church until her death in 1996. She married Bell Vearn Rogers on March 09, 1959 in Longview Texas. The couple moved to California in 1960. As a result of their marriage, the couple was blessed with six children. She was the Director/Owner of Little Moppets Day Care, a state licensed facility established by herself and her husband in 1970 in Compton, California. A teacher of education from 1973 to 1997, serving as a special education teacher for the deaf at CSDR in Riverside, CA. In 1996, Mrs. Rogers was a teacher/counselor and employed with the Moreno Valley Unified School district as a Liaison/Consultant serving both students and parents. She was a representative for the Recognition Committee, the United Way for the Moreno Valley Unified School District, and a member of the National Education Association. Mrs. Rogers worshipped several years with the Perris and Magnolia Center Church of Christ; she was also a member with the Perris singers. Mrs. Rogers contributed her love for people, devotion for children, and dedication to God to her beloved parents. Children and adults alike knew her for her untiring devotion to ministering to children and often affectionately referred to as mom and grandma. Survivors include husband Bell Vearn Rogers Sr. of Moreno Valley, CA, and six children Bell Vearn Rogers Jr. of Las Vegas, NV, Caesar Rogers of Sacramento, CA, Tamisa Rogers of Las Vegas, NV, Richard Rogers of Dallas, Oregon, Sonja Baber of San Bernardino, CA, Marcus Rogers of Brooklyn, NY, 13 grandchildren, one great grandchild and cousin, Ora Lee Franklin of Seattle, WA. Her granddaughter Jasmine Rogers, Her mother Arletta Harris, father minister Louis C Harris, aunt Annie Wilson, aunt Zenobia Dodd, aunt Jewell Stephenson preceded her in death. Notes:
Alma E. Burleson Graveside services for Alma E. Burleson of Hobbs will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, at Prairie Haven Cemetery with the Rev. Leon Green officiating. Services are under the direction of Duncan-May Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 1-4 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Mrs. Burleson, 93, died Wednesday, Aug. 27, in Hobbs. She was born Aug. 4, 1919, in Corsicana, Texas. She married Frank H. Burleson in Corsicana in 1937. Mrs. Burleson had lived in Hobbs since 1942. Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Sharp of Hobbs and Sue Russell of Nipton, Calif.; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband on March 13, 1980; two brothers; four sisters; one son; her parents, Thomas and Virginia Crenshaw; four grandchildren; and two great-grandsons - 9/1/03 Priscilla C. (Baum) Stringer
Priscilla Camille Stringer Priscilla Camille Stringer, 83, of 391 Riverside Dr., Luray, died Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2003. Mrs. Stringer was born Nov. 20, 1919, in Corsicana, Texas, and was the daughter of the late George Frederick Baum and Priscilla Camille Hartzell Baum. She graduated from the University of Texas and was a homemaker. Her husband, John Dillon Stringer, preceded her in death Sept. 29, 2001. She is survived by a son, John Dillon Stringer Jr. of Charlotte Hall, Md.; four daughters, Georganna S. Finn of Durwood, Md., J. Hartzell Stringer of Luray, Priscilla Camille Sturm of Olney, Md., and Suzanne S. Bryson of Cashtown, Pa.; 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Pastor Christopher Lemme will conduct a memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at Our Lady of the Valley Church. Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, at Arlington National Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Bradley Funeral Home in Luray
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Tracy Ann (Stroder) Erickson
Tracy Stroder Erickson Tracy Stroder Erickson, 40, of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003, in Corsicana. Services will be 10 a.m. today at Park Meadows Baptist Church with Pastor David Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow at Emmett Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ken Stroder, Robert Erickson, Mica Stroder, Richard Ray, James Stroder, Rick Erickson, Scott Fesenden. Mrs. Erickson was born Oct. 5, 1963, in McAllen. She was a licensed vocational nurse. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ireland Faye Stroder. Survivors include her husband, Roger Erickson of Corsicana; daughters, Jessica Erickson, Meagan Erickson and Nicole Erickson, all of Corsicana; sons, Ryan Erickson and Jonathan Erickson, both of Corsicana; brothers, Mica Stroder of Oklahoma and James Stroder of Idaho; sister, Renee Stroder of Dallas; and father, Kenneth Stroder of Idaho. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home Notes:
Harold Pritchett Harold Pritchett, 63, of Corsicana passed away Friday, Nov. 14, 2003, in Corsicana. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Benny Horn and the Rev. R.E. Cecil officiating. Interment will follow at Hopewell Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Johnny Pritchett, Jerry Pritchett, Kenny Berry, Gary Berry, Bobby Coley and Jeff Douglas. Mr. Pritchett was born March 21, 1940, in Eureka. He worked for the Navarro County Sheriff's Department for 15 years. He was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church for 16 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Kennard Pritchett; and brother, Thomas Pritchett. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Pritchett of Corsicana; sons and daughters-in-law, Kyle and Linda Pritchett and Bob and Edie Pritchett, all of Corsicana, and Richard Dean and Angel Pritchett of Fort Worth; daughter, Teresa Burnett of Corsicana; mother, Viola Pritchett of Corsicana; sisters and brothers-in-law, Nancy and Gene Berry of Kerens, Rosalee and Charles Coley of Lindale, Janette and Hoyte Parker of Atlanta, Ga., and Joann Warren of Corsicana; brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Myrtle Pritchett of Cayuga; grandchildren, Jamey Pritchett, Wray Moore, Michael Moore, Aaron Burnett, Kirk Pritchett, Trevor Burnett, Drew Burnett, Hayden Pritchett, Savannah Pritchett, London Pritchett and Christopher Pritchett; many nieces and nephews and many great-nieces and great-nephews. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. Notes:
Jean (Moore) Tucker Jean Moore Tucker, born July 11, 1943, in Corsicana, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2003, after a courageous fight with leukemia. She died in Houston. A resident of McKinney, she was a member of Chambersville United Methodist Church and the Hurricane Country Club. She was a loving wife, wonderful mother and grandmother and friend to many. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Michael E. Varrassi officiating. Interment will follow at Ridgeview Memorial Park. She was preceded in death by her mother, Eunice Burns; and grandmother, Elva DeArman. Survivors include her husband, Dwayne Tucker of McKinney; daughters and sons-in-law, Terri and Kevin Trosper of Frisco, Wendy and Roger Jolly of Krugerville and Tandi and Jimmy Fougerousse of Little Elm; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Darline Ratliff of Corsicana; numerous nieces and nephews and a big host of friends. Memorials may be made to Leukemia Research Foundation, 820 Davis St., Suite 420, Evanston, IL 60201. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. Notes:
-- Mrs. Jean Moore Tucker, age 60, of McKinney, Texas went to be with her
Lord on November 12, 2003, after a courageous fight with Leukemia. She was
born July 11, 1943, in Corsicana, Texas to Polly and Eunice Loree (DeArman)
Moore. She was married to Dwayne Tucker. She was a member of the
Chambersville United Methodist Church, and the Hurricane Country Club. She
was a loving wife, wonderful mother and grandmother and friend to many.
Hugh Sloan Robinson Sr Hugh Sloan Robinson, 60, of Rice passed away Saturday, Nov. 15, 2003 in Dallas. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. David Hale officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Harold Hines, Kenneth Perry, Charles Knott, David Robinson, Billy Payne and Jim Vaclavik. Mr. Robinson was born Sept. 17, 1943 in Corsicana. He was a veteran and a member of the American Legion. He was preceded in death by his father, Alex Robinson; sister, Janie Jordan; and nephew, Michael Graham. Mr. Robinson is survived by his wife, Kathy Robinson of Rice; mother, Marie Robinson of Rice; daughters and sons-in-law, Roxann Renea Rogers and Travis of Arlington, Michele Marie McIntyre and Curtis of Groton, CT and Elizabeth Robinson of Arlington; son, Hugh Sloan Robinson Jr. of Athens, Greece; grandson, Cody Wayne Rogers of Arlington; niece, Robin and Bryan Bradley of Wortham; cousin, David Robinson of Corsicana; brother-in-law and wife, Steve and Patricia Williams and Corsicana; special friend, Kenneth Perry of Wylie; and numerous other friends and relatives. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. Notes:
Willie Robert McCarter
Willie Robert McCarter, 81, of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003 at Twilight Nursing Home. Services will be 10 a.m. today at Community Chapel at 223 Avenue F, with the Rev. Lonnie Keel officiating and assisted by the Rev. Tim Shane. Interment will follow at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Brian Humans, Bill Mimms, Michael Allen McCarter, Elmer Lewis, Ronnie McCarter and George Capples. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy McCarter and Steve Jenkins. Mr. McCarter was born Feb. 27, 1922 in Eureka to Claudie Vernon and Josephine McCarter. He was a boiler operator for U.S. Gypson for many years. He was a Master Sergeant in the Army Air Corps in World War II. He was a member of Community Chapel Church. He was preceded in death by a son, Robert Allen McCarter; parents; brothers and sisters, Jewell McCarter, Jim McCarter, George McCarter, Harvel McCarter, Ada Ohm, Jessie Vawker and Lillie Mae Farmer. Mr. McCarter is survived by his wife, Francis McCarter of Corsicana; son and daughters-in-law, Vernon and Monta McCarter and Norma Jean McCarter, all of Corsicana; grandchildren, Michael Allen McCarter, Robie Jane Montgomery, Mary Ruth McCarter and Marcie Diane McCarter, all of Corsicana; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana. Notes:
Dorothy Marie Jones Dorothy Marie Jones, 83, of Corsicana left this earth to receive her reward. She died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2003, at Mel-Haven Nursing Home. Services will be 1 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Chapel with Ferman Carpenter officiating. Interment will follow at Dresden Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gary Murphy, Randy Howard, Alan Stewart, John Howard, Dusty Ellis and Bobby Perry. Mrs. Jones was born Sept. 20, 1920, in Moody to Bennie Waters and Emily Nutt Waters. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend who will be remembered and missed by all whose lives she touched. She was happily married to her husband J. R. for 48 years, until his passing in 1988, after which she devoted the remainder of her days to the family that she and J. R. raised together. She was a member of the Blooming Grove Church of Christ who dearly loved her God and her church family. She was a lifelong resident of Navarro County. After farming in Cryer Creek, she was J. R.'s business partner in J&R Fire Extinguisher Company and more recently Blue-Top Welding Supply Company. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, J. R. Jones; brother, Eldon Waters; and grandsons, James "Charlie" Jones and Mike Ellis. She leaves to cherish her memory her sister, Loraine Tucker of Corsicana; son, James Jones of Navarro Mills; daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Roy Murphy of Navarro Mills, Joann and James Howard of Navarro Mills, Judy and Jimmy Stewart of Corsicana and Pat and Cecil Ellis of Purdon; grandchildren and spouses, Gary "Buck" and Deanne Murphy of Corsicana, Sissy and Bobby Perry of Eureka, Randy and Paige Howard of Navarro Mills, Alan and Emilie Stewart of Chatfield, Sandy and Mike Davis of Corsicana, Malissa and Ace Armstrong of Navarro Mills, John Armstrong of Navarro Mills, Karey and Shane Derden of Navarro Mills and Shawn Holloway of Purdon; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous extended relatives. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Notes:
Gerry Charles Warren, 46, of Corsicana passed away Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003 at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Grace Temple AME Church. Interment will follow at Woodland Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Mr. Warren was born Jan. 24, 1957. He was preceded in death by his father, Essic Warren. Survivors include his wife, Gloria Warren of Corsicana; sons Gerry Charles Warren Jr., Darron Hester, Keldrine Wade and Randy Jones; daughters K.K. Warren, Keiota Devone Warren and Lamica Hester; five grandchildren; mother May Pearl Warren; sisters Sandra Warren and Margaret Warren; brothers Jimmy Warren and Robert Warren; mother-in-law Lula Williams; father-in-law Johnny Williams; and other relatives and friends. Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary. Notes:
Lora Hughes Ford, 83, of McGregor passed away suddenly on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003, at a local hospital. A cremation was arranged through OakCrest Funeral Home of Waco, and a memorial service will be at a later date. She was born on Nov. 5, 1920, in Purdon, Texas, to William D. and Martha E. (Kennemore) Hughes. Lora enjoyed bowling and square dancing and was active in Waco bowling leagues up until her death. Lora was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Eunice Foster of Dawson; her brothers, John Will Hughes of Lorena and Tommie Hughes of Anchorage, Alaska. She is survived by her husband, Gene Ford of McGregor; daughter, Babe Carroll Crossman of McGregor; grandson, James Martin Holder of Abilene; brother, A.L. Hughes of Waco; seven sisters, Ailene Freeland of Hubbard, Elva Gladney of Oxnard, Calif., Annie Mae Jones of Tyler, Mary Lou McPherson of Dallas, Mildred Nell Walker of Longview, Lorna Gladney (twin sister) of Waco, Joann Rodgers of Baytown; and a host of devoted nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Hillcrest Hospice of the American Cancer Society. Memorial guest book at www.oakcrestwaco.com. Arrangements by OakCrest Funeral Home, Waco. Notes:
Miriam Gertrude (Tanner) Praytor Miriam Gertrude Tanner Praytor was born Aug. 23, 1930 in Purdon. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who always cared for others before herself. She retired from Haggar Slacks and Toms Foods. She loved to sing hymns, sew and make crafts, anything to keep her hands busy. She enjoyed traveling with her husband in their travel trailer to Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas and many other State Parks. She never hesitated to talk to someone about the Lord and she tried to always give Godly advice when needed. She was a faithful member of Faith Baptist Church and will be truly missed by all those who loved and knew her. Services for Mrs. Praytor will be Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 1 p.m. at the Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery. Officiating will be Bro. Harrium Harris and Bro. Otis Conner. Pallbearers will be nephews. Survivors include husband Jessie Praytor Sr. of Kerens; sons and daughters-in-law Jessie Lynn and Nancy Praytor Jr. of Corsicana, Cloyce Praytor of Kerens, Royce and Susan Praytor Sr. of Corsicana, David Praytor of Corsicana; daughter and son-in-law Janice and Clyde Crumpton of Corsicana; grandchildren Jessie and Tiffany Praytor III of Corsicana, Jeanne and Jason Englehart of Chatfield, Joyce and Cody Callahan of Corsicana, Eddie and Kristy Praytor of Roane, Royce and Olivia Praytor Jr. of Corsicana, Joy Praytor of Corsicana, Rowdy Praytor of Chatfield, Joseph and Tonya Praytor of Corsicana, Tabitha and January Crumpton of Corsicana, LeeAnne Greene, Ashley and Jessica Gilland, all of Kerens; great-grandchildren Blake and Cameron Englehart of Chatfield, Dakota and Anna Callahan of Corsicana, Jacob, Zane and LaBecca Praytor of Roane; brothers Rex Benton of Purdon, Billy Benton of Frost, Lewis (Son) Tanner of Dawson; sisters Bessie Sawyer of Corsicana, Juanita Dyer of Purdon, DeLois Lane of Wortham, Reba Gullett of Brownsboro, Faylene Dicks of Wortham; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Lewis and Ola Tanner, brother J. W. Benton and sister Evie (Sissy) Nunn. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Notes:
Linda Gail (Adams) Williford
Linda Gail Williford, 63, of Corsicana passed away Sunday, Nov. 9, 2003 at her residence. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Chapel with Rev. Joe Bullard officiating. Interment will follow at Dresden Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Doug Fraley, Jon Fraley, Willie Sims, Elvin Sikes, Jack Tramel and Bill Sifer. Mrs. Williford was born June 17, 1940 in Corsicana. She was preceded in death by her husband, Doyle Williford and her father, Loyce Adams. Survivors include her mother, Edna Adams and sisters Sharon Fraley and Jane Adams, all of Corsicana. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Notes:
Eloise Baldridge Stover was born Feb. 12, 1912 in Breckenridge to Rev. Jesse H. Baldridge and Lena V. McClure Baldridge. She died Nov. 9, 2003 after a short illness. She attended Tarleton State College, Texas Woman's College and received her Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Texas in 1932. After teaching one year in Abbott, she came to Teague to teach home economics at Teague high School. During her first year in Teague she met John L. Stover. They were married in 1934 with her father performing the ceremony. In 1959 she and her family moved to Corsicana where she taught at Collins Junior High. After receiving her Masters Degree from East Texas State University, she became a member of the faculty at Navarro College and was an instructor for eight years before taking early retirement in 1973. In 1976, they moved back to Teague, where Johnny died on Jan. 1, 1988. They were married 53 years. Eloise was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church, a life member of Retired Teachers of Texas and a life member of Texas Lions Camp for Crippled Children. In 1982, she received a gold diploma as a 50 year ex-student honor from the University of Texas. She was a past president of the Teague Study Club and was active in the First United Methodist Church of Teague. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Stover Lancaster of Teague; daughter-in-law and son, John D. Stover and Lynell Stover of Lufkin; grandson Derek Lancaster and his wife, Diana Lancaster, of Teague; granddaughter Wendy Trinidad and her husband Ricky of Mexia; grandson Seth Stover of Nacogdoches; and great-grandchildren Heather Lancaster, Troy Trinidad, Thalia Trinidad, Starla Shea and Candice Shea. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. Her brother, Doyle M. Baldridge, died in 1963. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church in Teague. Arrangements by Ricks-Bowers Memorial Funeral Home, Teague. Notes:
Pearl
Estell 'shorty' (Bryant) Coker
Estell 'shorty' Coker Estell 'shorty' Coker, 89, passed away Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003 in Corsicana. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Gene Gipson officiating. Interment will follow at Dresden Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Benny Barnett, Robert Bower, Danny Rose, Alan Barham, Nolan Whitfield and James Jones. Mrs. Coker was born Nov. 3, 1914 in Frost. She was a member of the Barry Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Coker; grandson Charles Norwood; brothers Jack Bryant, Bill Bryant and Bus Bryant; and sister Elizabeth Barham. Survivors include daughters Betty Smith of Corsicana and Marie Walker and husband James of Barry; grandsons Anthony Deramee and wife Sarah of Bossier City, La., Edward Deramee and wife Christi of Troup and Bobby Norwood of Pace, Fla.; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sister Mary McAda of Pleaston; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 200 N. 13th St., Suite 102, Corsicana, TX 75110. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. Notes:
Frances Ethel (Dill) Curtis-Thomason
On Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003, Frances Dill Thomason, 69, passed away peacefully at her home in Palestine. Mrs. Thomason was born Aug. 23, 1934 to John William and Maggie Conner Dill in Roane. She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, William Franklin Dill; and sister, Sue Dill Thomason. She is survived by her husband, Cliff Thomason of Palestine; daughter, Shari Lea Curtis of Marietta, Ga.; son, Tom Curtis and wife Sherlyn of Corsicana; brother, Randy Dill and wife Joy of Corsicana; brother, S.C. Dill and wife Ilene of Bedford; grandsons, Jack and Jason Curtis of Dallas and Denton; and "bonus" children, Diane Tippens of Marietta, Sue Ann Manning of Houston, Paul Thomason of Palestine, and Rhonda Wierema of Houston; numerous nieces and nephews; six "bonus" grandchildren; and five "bonus" great-grandchildren. Services were 11 a.m. today at Westwood Baptist Church in Palestine conducted by Pastor Rick Dees. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. today at Oakwood Cemetery in Corsicana and will be conducted by Rufus Nutt. Pallbearers will be Stephen Blackard, Whoa Dill, Cliff Manning, Jon Wierema, Jason Curtis and Jack Curtis. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Hospice of East Texas and the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Herrington/Land of Memory, Palestine. Notes:
Douglas Clifton
Douglas Clifton, 84, of Frost passed away Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2003, at Trinity Mission Nursing Home in Italy. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Frost Baptist Church with Brother Joe Dowdy officiating. Interment will follow at Frost Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Raymond Rawlings, Leon Crawford, Erselle Crawford, Jimmy Skinner and Doyle Clifton. Mr. Clifton was born Nov. 16, 1918, in Blooming Grove to T. E. and Ollie Downey Clifton. He was a heavy equipment operator. He served in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Arthur Clifton; and sister, Ruby Rawlings. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Patty Clifton of Frost; and sisters, Louise Skinner of Hillsboro and Juanita Matthew of San Angelo. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Chapel, Blooming Grove. Notes:
Lee Hancock Lee Hancock, 63, of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003 at his residence. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Dave Alexander officiating. Mr. Hancock was born Feb. 5, 1940 in Chillicothe, Texas to Virgil Lee and Mary Margaret Burns Hancock. He was an inspector and welder for a construction company. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Donald Ray Hancock. Mr. Hancock is survived by his wife of 40 years, Janice Hancock of Corsicana; daughters and sons-in-law, Stephanie Macalik and David of Ennis and Elaine Harp and Mark of Corsicana; grandsons, David Macalik II of Ennis and Mark Harp II of Corsicana; granddaughters, Kristi Macalik of Ennis and Cassie Harp of Corsicana; and brothers and sister, Don Hancock of Kemp, Billy Hancock of Dallas and Helen Mainard of Grand Prairie. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana. Notes:
------ Lee Hancock LEE HANCOCK 63 OF CORSICANA PASSED AWAY AT HIS HOME TUESDAY, 11-11-2003 AFTER A YEAR LONG BATTLE WITH CANCER. FUNERAL SERVICES THURSDAY, 11-13-2003 @ 2:P.M. GRIFFIN ROUGHTON FUNERAL HOME 1530 N. 45TH STREET CORSICANA TX 75110 VISITATION: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2003 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. GRIFFIN ROUGHTON FUNERAL HOME 1530 N. 45TH STREET CORSICANA TX 75110 INTERMENT: CREMATION Notes:
Margey Harris Services are pending for Margey Harris, 56, of Frost, at Corley Funeral Home. She passed away Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2003. Ms. Harris was born Dec. 17, 1946. Notes:
Leila Jane (Cardwell) Miles-McDonald Corsicana Daily Sun Friday May 26, 1939
Former Corsicana Woman Passed away after short illness Mrs. Lelia McDonald, aged 63 years, former resident of Corsicana, inmate of the IOOF Old Folks Home at Ennis, died Thursday morning near Decatur. Mrs. McDonald became suddenly ill while en route from Electra and died within a few minutes. Surviving are her husband, , M.T. McDonald, Ennis; eight daughters, Mrs. B.M. Pannill, Dallas; Mrs. Eula Patient, Overton; Mrs. L. T. Frazier, Jonesville; Mrs. E.W. Jordan, Hemphill; Mrs. E.L. Price, Corsicana; Mrs. J.D. Murphy, Corsicana; Mrs. W.H. Griffin, Sacramento, Calif.; Mrs. C.R. Ramsey, Electra; a son, H.H. McDonald, Dallas, and other relatives. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock. ------- May 27, 1939
Funeral Services Held on Saturday for Mrs. M'Donald Funeral services for Mrs. Lelia McDonald aged 63 years, formerly of Corsicana, who died near Decatur Thursday while en route to Dallas from Electra, were held Saturday afternoon at Oakwood Cemetery at 4 o'clock. Surviving are her husband, Notes:
Mittie May (Ferrell) Murphy Corsicana Daily Sun Friday May 26, 1939 Mrs. M.M. Murphy be buried in Hamilton Cemetery Friday Mrs. Mittie May Murphy, age 40 years, died at her home on the Corbet road Friday morning at 2 o'clock. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 4:30 at Hamilton Cemetery. Surviving are her husband, G. W. Murphy; four daughters, Daisy May, Hazel Pearl, Gladys and Rosie Bell Murphy; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Ferrell, four brothers, Cheeby Ferrell, Coy Ferrell, Fred Ferrell, Dock Ferrell, two sisters, Miss Betty and Carolyn Ferrell, all of Watertown, Tennessee. Mrs. Murphy came to Texas from Tennessee in 1920. L.B. Bonner and Company, Eureka, directed the funeral arrangements. Notes:
--- MURPHY - Corsicana, Texas. May 26. - Funeral services were held Friday for Mrs. Mittie May Murphy, 40, who died at her home on the Corbet road. Surviving are her husband, G. W. Murphy; four daughters, Daily May, Hazel Pearl, Gladys and Rosie Bell Murphy; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Ferrell; four brothers, Cheeby Ferrell, Coy Ferrell, Fred Ferrell, Dock Ferrell; two sisters, Misses Betty and Caroline Ferrell, all of Watertown, Tenn.
Sarah E. (Busenbark) Vinson-Atwood Corsicana Daily Sun Friday May 26, 1939 Mrs. S.E. Atwood died Friday; hit by train April 18
Mrs.S. E. Atwood, aged 77 years, 518 East Fifth Avenue, died at the P. and S. Hospital Friday afternoon at 1:05 o'clock. She had been in the hospital since April 18 when she was struck by a northbound Zephyr on the Burlington and Rock Island line near her home. Surviving is a son, Walter Vinson, Panama. Funeral arrangements had not been completed early Friday afternoon. Sutherland-McCammon Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ---------------- Corsicana Daily Sun May 27, 1939
Mrs. S.E. Atwood buried Saturday in Oakwood Cemetery Funeral services for Mrs. S.E. Atwood, age 77 years, 518 East Fifth Avenue, who died at the P. and S. Hospital Friday afternoon, were held from the Sutherland McCammon Funeral parlors at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon. The rites were conducted by Dr. P.E. Riley,pastor of the First Methodist Church. Internment was in Oakwood Cemetery. Mrs. Atwood had been in the hospital since April 18 when she was struck by a northbound Zephyr on the Rock Island Lines near her home. Surviving are a son, Walter Vinson, Panama, and Arthur Kinney, whom she had reared. Palbearers were George Leonard, J.N. Edens, Cap Allen, J.W. Higginbotham, C.F. Borg and W.P. McCammon. Notes:
Corsicana Daily Sun Friday May 27, 1939
Barry resident died Friday in local hospital Bates Erwin Moore, aged 30 years, of Barry, died in the Navarro clinic Friday afternoon. Funeral services will be held from the First Baptist Church at Barry Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will be made in the Dresden Cemetery. Surviving are his father, Buford Moore, Barry; three sisters, Mrs. Everett Owens, Corsicana; Mrs. Buster McDonald, Barry and Mrs. Ernest Bell, San Angelo, and three brothers, Cecil Moore and Doyle Moore, both of Corsicana and Zilna Moore, Barry. McCormick's funeral service conducted the arrangements. Notes:
Miriam Matlock Saunders, 95, was born on January 8, 1908 in Frost, Texas to John W. Matlock, M.D. and Mary R. Davis Matlock, M.D. She died on November 10, 2003 in Arlington, Texas where she has lived with her daughter Jane and son-in-law Don since 1997. She received her public school education in Frost and then in 1927 a BA and a BS degree from C.I.A., now Texas Womans University. She taught high school English and Latin for five years in Matador and Paducah, Texas. In 1933 Miriam earned an MA degree from the University of Texas in Austin and moved to Corpus Christi to teach at Corpus Christi High School. In 1935 she married Walter A. Saunders, a prominent local businessman. They had a son, Walter Jr. and a daughter, Jane S. Gore. She was well known as a book reviewer, giving book reviews and other programs in Corpus for many years. She especially enjoyed doing Christmas stories and once gave five programs in two days. In later years she used her love and knowledge of books when she worked at Wehring Book Store. For a number of years she was a grader for the English department at Del Mar College. She served as a director of the White Point Oil and Gas Company for over twenty years. She participated and held offices in many civic, educational and charitable activities, including City Federation of Women's Clubs, the City Federation of PTAs, Phi Mu sorority, the Pierian Club, PEO, Inner Wheel (Rotary), AAUW, DAR, TWU Alumni, Delta Kappa Gamma and the Public Library Board. She was very proud of her service on the boards of the YWCA and the local TB Association. She was once honored as a Woman of the Year by the local Business and Professional Women's Association. Although active in many organizations she was also known by many as a friend upon whom they could depend for counsel and support. She loved people and they loved her in return. She was member of First United Methodist Church of Corpus Christi from 1935 until her death. She served in numerous capacities, including substitute teacher of the Conley Wesley Class and as member or officer of numerous boards, commissions, and committees of her church. While residing in Arlington, she attended and supported First Presbyterian Church, Arlington. She was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband Walter; brothers, Dixon, John, Davis and Hugh Matlock; sisters, Phyllis Smith, Clifford Matlock, and Joyce Mitchell; and two brothers-in-law. Survivors: She is survived by her daughter Jane Gore and husband Don H. Gore of Arlington, Texas; son Walter Saunders Jr. and wife Mary Lelia of Houston, Texas; and grandchildren, Walter III and wife Peggy Saunders, Crain and wife Lisa Saunders, Susan Gore and husband Ryan Burdeno, Saundra and husband Scott Savage, and Kyle Gore. She is also survived by great grandchildren: Travis, Emily, & Lauren Saunders (children of Walter III); Aaron, Anna, & Aidan Saunders (children of Crain); Casey Savage and Maggie & Dan Burdeno. She is also survived by her sister Exa Matlock, sister-in-law Mary Lou Matlock and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2003 at First Presbyterian Church of Arlington. Burial: 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November, 13 at Rose Hill Memorial Park in Corpus Christi. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1838, Corpus Christi, TX 78403; First Presbyterian Church, 1200 South Collins St., Arlington, TX 76010 or a favorite charity. Fort Worth Star Telegram, 13 November 2003 Comila King, 78, a self-employed cook, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003, at a local hospice. Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at Highland Park Baptist Church, 1317 E. Baltimore. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Arlington. Visitation: 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Morris-Bates Mortuary. Comila King was born Feb. 18, 1925, in Corsicana. Survivors: Daughter, Patricia Beasley; six grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Notes:
Nick Espericueta, 94, of Corsicana passed away Sunday, Nov. 16, 2003 in Corsicana. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Calvary Cemetery with Father Robert Williams officiating. Mr. Espericueta was born Nov. 10, 1909 in Star County, Texas. He was a retired home improvement contractor. He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia Espericueta; three sisters; two brothers; and his parents, Encarnacion and Juanita Espericueta. Mr. Espericueta is survived by daughters, Eva Hall of San Antonio and Martha Espericueta of San Antonio; son and daughter-in-law, Manuel and Alice Espericueta of Corpus Christi; daughter and son-in-law, Sylvia and Aaron Dubach of Covington; son, Mario Espericueta of San Antonio; son and daughter-in-law, Jaime and Merlinda Espericueta of New Mexico; daughter, Dalia Espericueta of Corsicana; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and close family friends, Kimberly Smith, Abbe Smith, Julie Beale and Sandra Stephens. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. Notes:
Obituary moved to William Henry Bell Biography Page Ward
H. Bell
Ward Bell – Feb 10, 1910 - Apr 18, 1936 Ward Bell, son of William Henry and Nannie Belle Guthrie Bell of Rice, Texas, died April 18, 1936 in Dr. Newton's Clinic in Corsicana, as a result of an accident on an interurban work train for the Texas Electric Railway about 3 miles North of Rice, Texas. He resided with his wife, Fannie Kate Wright Bell and two young daughters, Jane and Peggy Bell in Rice, Texas. In addition to his wife and daughters, he is survived by his mother, Mrs. W. H. Bell; five brothers: Fisher and Hugh Bell of Rice; Steve Bell of Corsicana, Jesse Bell of Wortham, Lee Bell of Dallas and two sisters, Mrs. C. O. Barrington of Overton and Mrs. W. F. Hodge of Rice. Funeral services were held at the Haynie Methodist Church in Rice on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock with Rev. C. G. Henry, pastor of the Rice Baptist Church officiating. Rev. Henry was assisted by Rev. Oliver, pastor of the Methodist Church. Burial took place in Rice cemetery.
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Lee Edward Ritter, 87, of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2003, at Navarro Regional Hospital. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 4 p.m. Thursday at Oakwood Cemetery with Pastor Don Smith officiating. Mr. Ritter was born July 20, 1916, in Jefferson, Iowa, to Henry Charles Ritter and Mary Jane Bartley Ritter. He served in the United States Army Air Corps, 7th Air Command, 2510th Army Air Force Base Unit, during World War II, where he met his wife Edith. He was discharged from Randolph Field in San Antonio with wife and family in 1943. He moved to Corsicana around 1978 where he has resided since. He retired from Rock Island Arsenal. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Maxine Ritter; daughter, Joyce Eve Ritter; two brothers and five sisters. Survivors include his son, Gary Lee Ritter Sr. of Corsicana; daughters, LuAnn Ritter of Corsicana and Mary Jane Townsend and husband Jeff of Colorado Springs, Colo.; five grandchildren, Sean Ritter and Gary Lee Ritter Jr., both of Corsicana, Ryan Townsend of Northglenn, Colo., and Derek Townsend and Mark Townsend, both of Colorado Springs, Colo.; six great-grandchildren, Sean Edward Ritter, Doli Gutierrez Ritter, Cortnie Needham Ritter, Alexes Needham Ritter, Joe Lee Ritter and Lori Massey, all of Corsicana; brothers, John and Mac; and sister, Myrtle. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Notes:
Ruby Christine (Loftis) Baxter Ruby C. Baxter was born Nov. 11, 1909, in Columbus, Miss., and passed away on Nov. 17, 2003, at Navarro Regional Hospital in Corsicana, Texas. She married Russell Baxter in 1929. He preceded her in death in 1958 and they lived in Kerens, Texas, since 1936. During her child-rearing years, she was active in all the children's school activities while at the same time becoming an accomplished seamstress which allowed her to sew for her family as well as sewing for the public. She has been a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church and has been a loyal servant for the Lord working with youth groups, women's organizations, Sunday school programs and on the board. Her work career included her profession as a seamstress as well as a newspaper distributor in the Kerens area for 35 years. She received the Outstanding Service Award from the Kerens Chamber of Commerce and served as grand marshal for the homecoming parade. Even with all of her other activities, Ruby C. always made time for her family including a celebration of Easter which included an Easter egg hunt for the children and special gift eggs for the grandchildren. After retirement, she was active in the Garden Club serving in various capacities including president. Survivors include her son, Joe B. Baxter and wife Evelyn of Kerens; daughter-in-law, Carolyn Baxter, wife of James R. Baxter (deceased), of Kerens; daughter, Evadne Salzar and husband Jerry of Grand Prairie; son, M. Richard Baxter and wife Frances of Dallas; 15 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, 11 great-great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Paschal Funeral Home. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church in Kerens. Interment will follow at Kerens Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home, Kerens. Notes:
----------- 11/19/2003 Long-time Daily Sun distributor passes From Staff Reports Ruby Baxter of Kerens, a former, long-time Daily Sun newspaper distributor, passed away Tuesday. Baxter delivered the Daily Sun in the Kerens area for more than 35 years turning over the route to her daughter-in-law, Evelyn Baxter, in the early 1980s. Ruby Baxter was recognized as the distributor of the year on several occasions by the Daily Sun. "She meant everything to her family," said her son, Joe Baxter, who is mayor of Kerens. "She was the steadying force in the family. She overcame numerous adversities, but her first thought was always her family." And not just immediate family, her son said, noting that his mother opened the doors of their home to nephews and nieces from both sides of the family -- allowing them a place to stay while they attended Kerens schools. Those doors were open to others, he said. "All the time I was going to school she never locked a door, knowing that we had (school) friends and they were welcome," Joe Baxter said. Ruby Baxter and her late husband Russell were married in 1929. Her son said their early years of marriage were spent following the oil fields. Their first two children were born out of state -- in Oklahoma and New Mexico -- before they returned home where their other children were born in the community of Bazette, just north of Kerens. Baxter was a local seamstress for many years as well as a newspaper distributor. Together with her daughter-in-law, a Baxter has delivered the Daily Sun in the Kerens area for more than 50 years, Joe Baxter said. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Paschal Funeral Home in Kerens. Services for Ruby Baxter will be 11 a.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church in Kerens, where she was a lifelong member.
Carolyn Marie (Gill) Mills Carolyn Marie Mills, 35, of Denton passed away Monday, Nov. 17, 2003, at Denton Rehab Nursing Center. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Paschal Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Long Prairie Cemetery with Donna Paul officiating. Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home, Kerens. Notes:
Sammy Jones III Sammy Jones III, 51, of Corsicana passed away Monday, Nov. 17, 2003, at Navarro Regional Hospital. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at Roane Chapel Church in Corsicana with the Rev. Harold Evans officiating. Interment will follow at Woodland Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Billy Bradley, Harvey Smith, Billy Chambers, Wendell Smith and Tommy Hall. Honorary pallbearers will be nephews Roderick Armstrong, Chauncy Armstrong, James Jones, Joe Clayton, Donnie Renfro and Daryl Renfro. Mr. Jones was born Sept. 4, 1952, in Corsicana. He served in the U.S. National Guard from 1976 to 1987. He was preceded in death by his father, Sam Jones Jr.; stepfather, William James Alford; mother, Juanita Alford; brother, James Jones; and sisters, Sandra Clark and Lois Sterling. Survivors include his devoted friend, Ruby Nell Robinson of Corsicana; brother, the Rev. Larry Jones of Corsicana; sisters and husbands, Joyce Armstrong of Dallas, Jimmie Clayton of Corsicana, Linda and R.J. Beck of Dallas, Mattie J. and Lee Cox of Rosser, Etta and L. W. King of Corsicana, Elois Littleton of Dallas, Faye Jones of Ennis, Lillie White of Mississippi, Bessie Shields of Dallas and Bernice Turner of Corsicana; aunt and extended mother, Verma Ward of Corsicana; cousins, Bessie Bell, Erma Smith, Mike Chambers and Vernell Hatten, all of Corsicana; and many other relatives and friends. Arrangements by M. R. Smith Parlor for Funerals. Notes:
Robert Lee Sneed Sr. Robert Lee Sneed Sr., 53, of Corsicana passed away Thursday, Nov. 13, 2003, at Navarro Regional Hospital. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at Second Mission Baptist Church, 909 S. Fifth St., with Pastor Larry L. Polk Sr. officiating. Interment will follow at Woodland Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Michael Johnson, Eugene White, Stacey Polk, Robert Witherspoon, Sam McDonald Jr. and Ira McDade. Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of Second Mission Baptist Church. Mr. Sneed was born Sept. 22, 1950, in Corsicana. He was a faithful member of Second Mission Baptist Church serving as a member of the deacon board and an usher. He was employed with Tom's Food for 20 years. He also enjoyed fishing and bowling. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Mae Sneed of Corsicana; daughter, Theresa Williams (Jesse) of Corsicana; two sons, Robert Sneed Jr. (Sarah) of Corsicana and Willis Kennedy Warren of Tyler; eight grandchildren, Carlos Evans, Janay Williams, Ashley Williams, Jesse Williams, Iesha Sneed, Lavern Kennedy Warren, Brandon Chilton and Kenetra Chilton; two great-grandchildren, Brontray Chilton and Azariyah Andrews; three brothers, Richard Sneed of San Antonio, Lonnie Sneed of Terrell and David Sneed of Dallas; three sisters, Jessie Hill, Rosie Sneed and Elizabeth Sneed, all of Corsicana; uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary. Notes:
Frank Oliver Fields Frank O. Fields, 68, of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2003, at Methodist Hospital in Dallas. Services will be 3:30 p.m. today at Roane Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with Elder Harold Evans officiating. Interment will follow at Woodland Memorial Park. Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary. Notes:
Lindsay Manning Lindsay Manning was born in Corsicana on Sept. 18, 1932. He departed this life on Nov. 14, 2003 at Mel Haven Convalescent Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Will and Mamie Manning; his wife, Nina Manning; five brothers, Drudie Manning, Stancil Manning, Mason Manning, Curtis C. Manning and Willie Manning; and two sisters, Bernice Dudley and Mollie C. Manning Moye. Cremation will take place and interment will follow in Woodland Cemetery. Survivors include sister and brother-in-law, Mary Francis and Richard Graham; nephews including Richard Graham Jr. (Bridget) and Jason Graham, all of Fairfield, Calif.; and a host of other relatives and friends. Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary. Notes:
Jimmy Lynn Parsons Jimmy Lynn Parsons, 49, of Corsicana passed away Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2003, in Corsicana. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Corley Funeral Chapel with Donald Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Richland Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Randy Blue, Ricky Hightower, Larry Hightower and Bobby Bell. Mr. Parsons was born Sept. 2, 1954, in Corsicana. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Charles Parsons; grandfather, Charles William Parsons; grandmother, Maudie Lee Parsons; and great-grandmother, Cordelia Tackett. Survivors include his sons, Charles B. Parsons and John A. Parsons, both of Corsicana; mother, Mrs. Margarett of Corsicana; stepfather, Don Gazalski of Corsicana; brother and sister-in-law, William A. and Mary Parsons of Corsicana; uncles and aunts, George and Joyce Thompson of Colorado City and Daniel and Margie Parsons of Silver City; aunt, Wanda Parsons of Bailey; and cousins, Beverly Bell of Kerens, and Bryan Parsons and Jeffery Parsons, both of Bailey. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. Notes:
Alvin E 'Pop' Hoppe Alvin "Pop" Hoppe, 72, of Richland passed away Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2003, in Tyler. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Corley Funeral Chapel with Brother Bill Honea officiating. Interment will follow at Richland Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Timothy Keele, Randy Keele, Wes Herron, Mark Coleman, Jason Freeman and Jimmy Argabright. Mr. Hoppe was born June 30, 1931, in Turnersville. He was an avid deer hunter, loved to fish and being outside. He was an active member of Richland Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Hoppe; parents, Walter and Minnie Hoppe; and three brothers. Survivors include his sons, Larry Hoppe and wife Lisa of Corsicana, Eddie Hoppe and wife Terri of Waco, and Walter Hoppe of Lorena; daughter, Donna Argabright of Mound; stepson, Ardie McCaslin and wife Cathy of Waco; stepdaughters, Becky Newton and husband Wayne of McKinney, Debra Freeman of Corsicana, and Carla Mink and husband Gerald of Corsicana; 17 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Louise Lehrman of McGregor; numerous nieces and nephews; and a big host of friends. Memorials may be made to Hospice of East Texas/Pallative Care Services/Homeplace. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. Notes:
Harvey Aldine
Moore
Aldine Moore Aldine Moore of Emmett passed away Thursday, Nov. 20, 2003, at his residence. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Griffin-Roughton Chapel in Corsicana. Interment will follow at Frost Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana. Notes:
---------- Aldine Moore Aldine Moore, 85, of Emmett passed away Thursday, Nov. 20, 2003, at his residence. Visitation will be held before service time today. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Chapel in Corsicana with Matt Stroder officiating. Interment will follow at Frost Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jeff Moore, Mark Moore, Trey Moore, Clark Moore, Troy Moore, Craig Earp, Kevin Zuehlke and Ronald Elmore. Mr. Moore was born Feb. 20, 1918, in Emmett to William Harvey and Nora Lucy (Keathley) Moore. He lived his entire life at the same site. He was a lifelong member of Prairie Grove Baptist Church in Emmett. He was a farmer and rancher until his retirement. He was preceded in death by his sister, Lucille Strain; and brother, B. L. Moore. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Doris Marie Moore of Emmett; sons and daughters-in-law, Kris and Rita Moore and Carlos and Karen Moore, all of Frost; 11 grandchildren and spouses, Charla and Troy Moore of Fort Worth, Kristi and Craig Earp of Frost, Clark and Holly Moore of Crawford, Kera and Kevin Zuehlke of Clifton, Cheree Moore of Waco, Jeff Moore of Fort Worth, Mark and Mary Moore of Chandler, Ariz., Trey and Amy Moore of San Antonio, Robyn Moore of Fort Worth, and Andrew and Catherine of Frost; and 14 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Prairie Grove Baptist Church Youth Fund in Emmett. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana Notes:
Jean Lee (Roberts) Ambrosino Jean Lee Ambrosino Jean Lee Ambrosino, 75, of Victorville, Calif., passed away Tuesday Nov. 18, 2003. Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery with Rev. James Williams of the Northside Assembly of God officiating. Mrs. Ambrosino was born to Henry and Ona Roberts. on Oct. 29, 1928, in Mt. Pleasant. Jean left her earthly home in Victorville, Calif., to move into her heavenly home to live with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jean lived in Corsicana from the late 1950s until 1995. She was a manager for Continental Trailways for many years and was also employed at the Corsicana State home and Navarro Memorial Hospital. She moved to Lancaster, Calif., in 1996, and then to Victoville in 1997. She was a Charter Member of Trinity Baptist Church in Corsicana and then moved her church home to First Southern Baptist church in Hesperia, Calif. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Shirley Grace and grandson Russell Heard. Survivors include sons Lester Heard Jr. of Bynum, Bob Heard and wife Judy of Frost; daughters Sharon Heard of Victorville, Calif., Michelle Beckham and husband Mike of Adelanto, Calif.; grandsons Robert L. Heard of Bynum, Jason and Matthew Heard of Frost, Robert m. Beckham of Adelanto, Calif.; granddaughters Ciera Marie Beckham and Skylar Beckham of Adelanto, Calif.; great-grandson Austin Heard of Bynum; great-granddaughter Ilene Heard of Bynum; sister Ruby Ragan and husband Ray of Emhouse; brother Max Roberts and wife Barbara of Lancaster, Calif.; brother-in-law Hurbert Grace of Corsicana; as well as several nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Notes:
Alton Warnie Bates Alton Warnie Bates, 75, of Corsicana, passed away Friday, Nov. 21, 2003, in Corsicana. Visitation will be today from 5 to 7 p.m. at Corley Funeral Home. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. W.W. Bryant, Rev. John C. Bates and Rev. Mike Howell officiating. Interment will follow at Eureka Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mark Bates, Mike Bates, Bruce Bates, Sanford Bates, Clayton Sanches and Johnny Horvath. Mr. Bates was born on March 16, 1928, in Eureka. He was a member of That Church. Mr. Bates was a man of great integrity, and was a very loving, caring, gentle and honest man. He was also a man of few words and an outstanding Christian man for many years. He was preceded in death by parents Warnie and Willie Bates and brother Nathan W.C. Bates. Survivors include brother and sister-in-law Billy and Beverly Bates of Corsicana; brother and sister-in-law Rv. O.C. (Clinton) and Jackie Bates of Houston; brother and sister-in-law Don Estalee Bates of Corsicana; sister and brother-in-law Wanda and Jimmy Fannin of Waco; special friend Verna Beth Sumrall of Corsicana; 14 nieces and nephews and numerous great-nieces and nephews. Notes:
Pauline (Brewer) Brent Pauline (Brewer) Brent, 89, of Duncanville passed away Thursday, Nov. 20, 2003, at Charlton Methodist Hospital in Dallas. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to service time Monday. Services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Griffin-Roughton Chapel. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Mrs. Brent was born Nov. 25, 1913, in Chandler to James Estes and Gussie (Morman) Brewer. She was a nurse. Survivors include her sons, Roy Truman Tindel of Plano and James Wilson Tindel of Duncanville; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana. Notes:
Elizabeth (Elliott)
Lewis-Stout Elizabeth Elliott Lewis Stout Elizabeth Elliott Lewis Stout, 89, died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2003, at Goodall-Witcher Hospital in Clifton. At the time of her death she was a resident of Luckenbach Hall, Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 24, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Norse Community, outside of Clifton. Services will be conducted by Pastor Pat Dietrich and assisted by Pastor Beverly Blackman. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Oakwood Cemetery. Elizabeth was born June 10, 1914, in Corsicana and grew up in Corsicana where her father was a prominent banker. She graduated from Corsicana High School in 1932. In 1940, she married Walter G. Lewis who preceded her in death in 1967. In 1971, she married Dr. Walter C. Stout and moved to Ennis. Dr. Stout preceded her in death in 1976. She resided in Ennis until her move to Clifton in March 2003. She was also preceded in death by her parents, A.G. Elliott and Elizabeth Pipes Elliott; and her three brothers, Arthur, Bill and Dave Elliott. Elizabeth was an elder at First Presbyterian Church of Ennis. She was also a member of the Twentieth Century Club in Ennis and Kinsloe House in Corsicana. She enjoyed interior decorating and was an employee of Interior Ideas in Ennis for 16 years. She is survived by her son, Walt Lewis and his wife Jean of Clifton; two grandchildren, Elizabeth Powers and Lendon Lewis; two step grandchildren, Laura Wingfield and Andy Ralph; three great-grandchildren, one nephew, and four nieces. Memorials may be made to Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home, Clifton, or First Presbyterian Church, Ennis. Arrangements by Clifton Funeral Home, Clifton. Notes:
Donald Ray Crocker Donald Ray Crocker, 47, of Mesquite passed away Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2003, in Mesquite. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. today at Prairie Point Cemetery with Brother Cecil Stephens officiating. Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home, Kerens. Notes:
MARY LUCILLE
PANGBURN LIPAN -- Jack Earl Young Sr., 77, died Tuesday, October 29, 2002, in Stephenville. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Lipan Church of Christ. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Lipan. Mr. Young was born July 31, 1925, in Corsicana to James Earl and Ursel Cornett Young. He married Theresa Bell Dabney on November 9, 1947, in Yuma, Arizona. Mr. Young served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Theresa Young of Lipan; daughters and sons-in-law, Cathy and David Haney of Tyler and Robin and Randy Thormann of Lipan; sister, Frances Anderson of Fayetteville, Ark.; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Wiley Chapel Lipan, (254) 646-2255 Notes:
Jimmie
Lea "Polly" (Wylie) Brown Lea "Polly Brown Lea "Polly Brown, 80, of Corsicana passed away Saturday, Nov. 22, 2003, in Corsicana. Vistiation will be today from 6 to 8 p.m. at Corley Funeral Home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Corley Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. David Hale officiating. Interment will follow at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Darren Brown, Camron Steele, Keith Ramsey, Michael Wylie, Rick Fannon and Louis Howell. Mrs. Brown was born on Aug. 15, 1923, in Corsicana. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church and the Ladies Auxillary of the VFW. She was preceded in death by husband Adrian Franklein (Mutt) Brown and brothers Billy ray Wylie, Gamble Leon Wylie and Gaston Kendrick. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law Jimmy Adrian and Jadene Brown of Midlothian, son and daughter-in-law Lonnie Gordon and Joni Brown of Parker, son and daughter-in-law Randall Paul and Betty Jo Brown of Venus, daughter and son-in-law Cathy and Maury Holmes of Petaluma, Calif., daughter Dottie Jones of Northridge, Calif., five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, sister Dorothy Mooneyhan of Corsicana, brother and sister-in-law Kenneth M. and Patsy Wylie of Corsicana and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. Notes:
--- Mrs. Jimmie Lea Brown, 80, of Barry passed away Saturday, Nov. 22, 2003, in Corsicana. Services are pending with Corley Funeral Home. Notes:
Mabel Charity
(Rhodes) Whittenburg
Charity Whittenburg Charity Whittenburg, 85, of Tyler, passed away Monday, Nov. 24, 2003 in Tyler. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Lloyd James Funeral Home in Tyler. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Colonial Hills Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Carter and Dr. Joe Bob Alexander officiating. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Friday at Younger Cemetery in Navarro County. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be the Silver Notes Senior Choir of Colonial Baptist Church. Mrs. Whittenburg was born May 22, 1918 in El Campo. She attended Trinidad ISD schools. She lived in Tyler since 1994 and Corsicana prior to that. She was a member of the Colonial Hills Baptist Church in Tyler for nine years, and was a 52-year member of Memorial Baptist Church in Corsicana. She retired from food service with Corsicana Independent School District. She was a loving mother and grandmother who has gone to worship with her Lord. She worked at Adams Hat Factory for 21 years in Corsicana. She was a member of the Silver Notes Senior Choir at Colonial Hills Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Clay Whittenburg in 1991; grandson Hollis Simmons; son-in-law Neal Fields; three brothers; and six sisters. Survivors include son Bobby Whittenburg and wife Mary of Longview; daughters Wretha Jordan and husband William Jordan, and Sharon Fields, all of Tyler; sister Eunice Keith of Wimberly; grandchildren Steven, Scott and Clay Whittenburg, Johnny Jordan, Pamela Cavin, Robin Starnes, Cheriea Brim, Jeff Fields and Scott Fields; 17 great-grandchildren; and special friend and caregiver, Sherry Bircher. Memorials may be made to Senior Adult Ministry at Colonial Hills Baptist Church, 7330 S. Broadway, Tyler, TX 75703. Arrangements by Lloyd James Funeral Home, Tyler. Notes:
Louise Wilbanks
Louise died on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003. She was born on Jan. 12, 1921, in Milford, Texas. She married Ray Wilbanks on Dec. 24, 1940, in Corsicana, Texas. Louise was a homemaker who always took care of her entire family. She was always the caregiver. Louise was a member at Memorial Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray; her brothers, Otis, Kiah, and Therrell Hodges; and her sister, Maebell Webb. She is survived by a daughter, Sandra Miller of Lubbock; a son, Kenneth Wilbanks and wife, Kathy of Lubbock; three brothers, Fred Hodges of Winnsboro, Texas, Frank Hodges of Lubbock, and Donald Hodges of Temple; two sisters, Inez Tidwell of Canyon, and Wilma Scott of Lockhart; seven grandchildren, Brad, Brandi, Tyler, and Andy Wilbanks, Jason Morris, Kristina Miller, and Erica Snodgrass; and six great-grandchildren. |
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