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Delia Ann McCord ) Lonon
July 18, 1939 - May 2004
Delia Ann Lonon
Delia Ann Lonon, age 64, passed away May 8, at HEB Harris Methodist
Hospital in Hurst after a six-month battle with cancer.
Delia was born in Kerens to Eldridge and Valkey McCord on July 18, 1939. As a child she developed talents in music and voice. By the time she was 4 years old
she was a local celebrity singing on radio programs. She continued to sing and play the piano and eventually the drums all the way through her high school
years. All the while an honor student to prove to her older brothers she was just as smart as they were.
On April 20, 1957, she married George Lonon and started her family. Her son Buddy was born in 1958 and Lezlie was born in 1964.
Delia had a career in the mortgage title business where she held the title of vice president for several different companies. Delia retired in the early 1990s
but after a few years she got bored. At this point she found a job as a teacher's assistant and truly loved working with all of the children, she
continued to work in this capacity until her illness in the late fall of 2003.
Her son Buddy and daughter Lezlie survive Delia, as do her daughter-in-law Judy and son-in-law to be Mario; grandchildren, Neil and Lindsey; sister, Marilyn
Carter; brothers, Prof. Neal McCord and Dr. Eddie McCord; sisters-in-law, Valda Bonner, Sue McCord, Judy McCord, and Williebell McCord; brother-in-law, Dave
Carter; special grandmother-in-law, Virginia Chenault; and all of the nieces and nephews and many friends that she loved dearly. Delia was preceded in death by
her loving husband George Lonon and her brother Rev. John McCord.
Delia was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved her children and grandchildren dearly. She was very strong in her faith and touched many lives
with her generosity and kindness.
Delia was in the process of becoming a Daughter of the Republic of Texas; obviously this will carry on through her daughter Lezlie and granddaughter
Lindsey. Her favorite pastimes included time spent with her grandson Neil and shopping sprees with granddaughter Lindsey. She was also an avid Dallas Cowboy
fan. Delia's memory will live on through the love of her family.
A memorial service is scheduled for 4 p.m. Sunday, May 23, 2004 in the Pat Boze Memorial Chapel of the Wayne Boze Funeral Home.
Arrangements by Wayne Boze Funeral Home, Waxahachie.
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Willie Jane (Lindsey) Thompson
Oct 11, 1907 - Jun 1, 2004
Willie Jane Thompson
Willie Jane Thompson, age 96, of Temple died Tuesday, June 1, 2004 in a Temple Hospital. Funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday June 4, 2004 at Harper-Talasek
Funeral Home of Temple with Rev. Al Cummins officiating. Interment will be 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Dresden Cemetery
near Dresden, Texas.
She was born October 11, 1907 at Raleigh, Texas the daughter of
William Martin Lindsey and Nannie Jane Osborne Lindsey.
She married Charles E. Thompson on May 13, 1930 [1925?] and he preceded her in death on February 17, 1984.
Survivors include daughter, Joyce Hindman of Temple and son Wayne Thompson of Dallas, one sister Troy Fowler of Georgetown, Two grandsons; Michael Wayne
Thompson and wife Trisha Thompson, David Lynn and wife Sherri Thompson, Great grandchildren, Lauren Thompson, Stephanie Thompson, and Amber Henderson all of
Dallas. Memorials may be made to the Worship Place 811 Sun City Blvd. Georgetown, TX 78628.
Notes:
- Submitted by James Kelley
Charles Darrell
Ballew
Sep 24, 1914 - Jun 11, 1972
C. D. BALLEW BURIED IN RED OAK
Funeral for Charles Darrell (Skinny) Ballew of Red Oak was held there
Tuesday, June 13, with burial in Red Oak Cemetery. Rev. James Scheonrick
officiated.
He was a native of Frost and attended Frost Schools.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Geneva Ballew; sons, Darrell Wayne Ballew and
Jerry Lynn Ballew; daughters, Mrs. Robert F. Golden, all of Red Oak, and Miss
Patricia Ballew of Irving; five grandchildren; mother, Mrs. Mabel Ballew of
DeSoto; brothers, Aubrey Ballew, Gresham, Oregon; Newburn Ballew of Van Horn;
George Ballew of Dallas; sisters, Mrs. Eddie Krupa of Ft Worth; Mrs. E. L.
Caraway of Red Oak; several nieces and nephews
Notes:
- Submitted by Anne
Walton Wilson
- s/o Charles Anderson Ballew & Mable Clair (Nash) Ballew
- Married Geneva Myrl Reed on 21 September 1935 in Frost, Navarro Co.,
TX
- Red Oak Cemetery, Red Oak, Ellis Co., TX
Robert Dudley
Ballew, Sr.
Feb 1, 1911 - Apr 24, 1976
Insurance Adviser Ballew Rites Set
Services for Robert D. Ballew, 65, a member of the Harris County Insurance
Advisory Board, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in First Baptist Church in Galena
Park.
Ballew, owner of R. D. Ballew Insurance Agency and R. D. Ballew Realty
Co., died Saturday in his home at 2222 18th Galena Park.
County Judge Jon Lindsay appointed Ballew to the insurance advisory board,
which locates and places insurance policies for the county.
Ballew, past president of the Galena Park Chamber of Commerce, leaves his
wife, Donnie; two daughters, Jerri Lynn Ballew of Galena Park and Rita Loucks of
Hot Springs Ark.; and three sons, Robert Jr. of Pasadena, J. W. of Houston and
Van of La Porte.
Burial will be in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.
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BALLEW - Mr. Robert D. Ballew, 65, of 2222 18th St., Galena Park, passed
away Saturday evening. Past President Galena Park Chamber of Commerce,
Charter member Galena Park Masonic Lodge No. 1290 AF&AM and Galena Park Rotary
Club. Owner R. D. Ballew Insurance Agency and Past President Pasadena Real
Estate Board, also a member Houston Arabia Shrine Temple. Survivors: Wife,
Mrs. Donnie Ballew, Galena Park; two daughters, Miss Jerrie Lynn Ballew, Galena
Park, Mrs. Rita Loucks, Hot Springs, Arkansas, three sons, R. D. Ballew, Jr.,
Pasadena, J. W. Ballew, Houston, Van B. Ballew, La Porte; three sisters, Mrs.
Ruth Wallace, Mrs. Hallie Baggett, Mrs. Abby Floyd; one brother, Mrs. Benny
Ballew; seven grandchildren. Services Tuesday 10 a.m. First Baptist Church
Galena Park with Dr. Ray Mayfield, Jr. officiating. Burial Forest
Park Lawndale Cemetery. Graveside services under the auspices Galena Park
Masonic Lodge No. 1172 AF&AM. Pallbearers; Eddie Rosenzweig, Conard
Jackson, Bill Irwin, C. A. McCormick, W. W. Thompson, Richard Reed, Howard
Gardner, A. D. Mims. Howard-Glendale Funeral Directors, 1015 Federal Road
453-6373.
Notes:
John A. Reed
REED
John A., of Dallas, Survived by wife Mrs. Lena Irene Reed; daughter, Mrs. Lyda
L. Helms; sons, Max Reed & Millard Reed; four grandchildren; three great
grandchildren. Services 2 p.m. Monday Restland Wildwood Chapel. Rev.
Clayton Lewis officiating. Pallbearers John F. Reed, Lowell Reed, Steve
Chutchian, Bob Reed, Weldon Towell, Lonnie Bolin,. Interment Restland
Memorial Park. RESTLAND Greenville Ave at Restland Rd.
Notes:
William Ranson
Varnell, Sr.
Dec 4, 1906 - Aug 30, 1976
VARNELL
William R., Rockville, Maryland, formerly of San Antonio, Texas. Survived
by son, William R. Varnell, Jr., Anchorage, Alaska, Charles E. Varnell,
Rockville, Maryland; 2 grandsons, 2 great-grandsons; Graveside services and
Interment 2 p.m. Thursday, Grove Hill Memorial Park. Memorials may be made
to the American Lung Association.
LAMAR AND SMITH 800 W. Jefferson; 946-2146
Notes:
- Submitted by Anne
Walton Wilson
- WILLIAM RANSON VARNELL was born 4 December 1906 and died 30 August
1976
Horace Clyde Dyer
Jan 18, 1904 - Jul 28, 1988
H. C. Dyer
H. C. Dyer, 84, of Frost died July 25, 1988 at Rockwall, Texas.
Services will be 11 am Thursday at the Frost Baptist Church with the Rev. Joe
Spray officiating. Burial will be at the
Frost cemetery. Arrangements are
with Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Blooming Grove.
Surviving arre three sons, J. C. Dyer of Ft. Worth, R. C. Dyer of
Fairfield, & Wendel Dyer of Rockwall; one daughter, Dorothy Mae Wilbanks of
Wills Point; two brothers W. E. Dyer of Pursley & Elton Dyer of Dallas; one
sister Clara Covington of Purdon and 14 grand children. Grandsons will
serve as pallbearers.
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Corsicana Daily Sun
- Texas Death Index: Dyer Horace Clyde 19880725 ROCKWALL M
- SSDI: HORACE C DYER 18 Jan 1904 25 Jul 1988 75087 (Rockwall,
Rockwall, TX) (none specified) 450-14-2842 Texas
Miller
'Tommie' (Robinson) Milligan
May 23, 1911 - May 11, 2004
Miller "Tommie" Milligan
Miller "Tommie" Milligan, 93, of Kirvin passed away May 11, 2004, in
Corsicana.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. today at
Woodland Cemetery in Kirvin with
the Rev. Bill Honea officiating.
Mrs. Milligan was born May 23, 1911, in Corsicana.
She is survived by her son, Kenneth Milligan of Fort Worth; two brothers, James
Robinson of Fort Worth and Robert and wife Ella Mae Robinson of Corsicana; two
nephews, Larry and wife Ennie Cameron of Cleburne and Keith Cameron of Longview;
and numerous grandsons and granddaughters.
She was preceded in death by her husband, H. L. Milligan; son, Edwin Milligan;
and daughter, June Milligan.
Arrangements by Porter Funeral Chapel, Wortham.
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Margie L. (Johnson) McCarter
Mar 20, 1929 - May 14, 2004
Margie McCarter, 75, of Kerens passed away Friday, May 14, 2004 at Presbyterian
Hospital in Kaufman.
Private memorial services will be held Tuesday.
She was born March 20, 1929 in Kemp.
She is survived by daughter, Deborah Howard-Tavis of Petaluman, CA; son, Bobby
Howard of Corsicana; sisters, Faye Boyd of Midland and Dorothy Thompson of
Tyler; grandchildren, Christopher Hayner of Fort Hood, Jacquelin Hayner of
Petaluma, CA and Christina Seigmund of Petaluma, CA; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana.
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John Frederick Watson
Sep 27, 1943 - May 13, 2004
John Frederick Watson, 60, of Dawson, peacefully passed away in his home
Thursday, May 13, 2004, after the most heroic battle with cancer. A memorial
service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 22, 2004, at his home in Dawson.
He was born Sept. 27, 1943, in Adelaide, Australia, to the late Charles and
Grace Watson. He moved to the United Stated in 1969. He landed in Dawson in
1972, shortly after he began working for Brazos Masonry in Waco. He retired in
2002 as a job foreman. During this time he built the house of his dreams on
Navarro Mills Lake.
He is survived by his best friend and wife, Cathy Watson; two sons, Clinton John
Watson and wife Sandy, and Quintin Alan York; two daughters, Grace Ann Nicole
Watson and Crystal Weverka and husband Timothy; four grandchildren, Raylea,
Tyler, Dustin and Jackie; a brother, David Watson and wife Bronwyn; and a
sister, Helen Beatty and husband Wally, all of Australia; two nephews, Caleb and
Nathan, and two nieces, Catherine and Sarah.
The family gives a very special thanks to Hillcrest Hospice and especially
Rhonda who brought joy and caring to all us through it all. Also, a very special
thanks to LeRoy Ray.
Memorial guestbook at www.OakCrestWaco.com.
Arrangements by OakCrest Funeral Home, Waco.
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Jessie Maynard
Jan 25, 1911 - May 10, 2004
MEXIA - Jessie "Jake" Maynard, 93, of Ferris (former long-time resident of
Mexia), died Monday, May 10, 2004, at her residence in Ferris. Funeral
services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 13, at First Baptist Church
of Mexia with the Rev. Marcus Sheffield officiating. Interment will follow
at Mexia Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 5 to 7 p.m.
Wednesday, May 12.
Jake Maynard was born Jan. 25, 1911, in Dawson, TX. She was a
longtime resident of Mexia spending her last years in Ferris. She was a
chief operator for the telephone company in Mexia and Waco. She belonged
to First Baptist Church of Mexia, was past president of the Garden Club, and had
more than 6000 hours with Hospital Auxiliary (pink ladies).
Survivors include nieces and nephews that she considered her children,
Onna Bartlett of Ferris, Mildred Henderson of Ferris, Wilva Jean Kirkpatrick of
Waco, and C. J. Marrs of Medford, Ore.; step-daughter, Jerry Bartow of Angleton,
Texas; special friend, Frieda Richard, and a number of great-nieces and
great-nephews.
Casket bearers will be Jim Richard, Joe Kirkpatrick, Ed Henderson, Elbert
Corbitt, Eddie Henderson and Chris Gaisbaer.
BLAIR-STUBBS, MEXIA
published in the pages of
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS
DALLAS, TEXAS
FEB. 7, 1967
Memorial Obituary
Entered Into Eternal Rest
Sunday, Feb. 5, 1967
RAYMOND DOUGLAS BALLEW
Funeral services for Raymond Douglas Ballew, 40, of 319 Katherine Court
in Duncanville, owner of the Texaco Service Station at 401 E. Jefferson in
Oak Cliff, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Dudley M. Hughes Funeral
Chapel. Burial will be in Dresden
Cemetery, near Blooming Grove, Navarro County.
Mr. Ballew, a native of Frost, Navarro County, died Sunday. He had moved
to Duncanville from Dallas six months ago.
He served in the Army during
World War 11. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Oak Cliff
and West Cliff Lions Club.
Survivors: wife, Anne; a son, Robert Douglas of Duncanville; daughter,
Miss Rosanne Ballew of Duncanville; mother, Mrs. Mable Ballew of Frost;
three sisters, Mrs. Velma McCanless and Mrs. Doris Krupa, of Fort Worth and
Mrs. Mary Caraway of Dallas and five brothers, Aubrey Ballew of Portland,
Oregon; Charles Darrell Ballew of Red Oak, Ellis County; Newburn K. Ballew,
Van Horn, Culberson County; George D. Ballew of Dallas and Hubert Noel
Ballew of Mountainside. N. J.
Notes:
Obituary moved to Hubert
Noel Ballew Biography Page
Betty June Keaton
d. May 18, 2004
Betty June Keaton, 75, of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2004, at Health Care & Rehab of
Corsicana. Services are pending with Corley Funeral Home.
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Richard Wayne McAdory
May 23, 1949 - May 17, 2004
Richard McAdory, 54, of Mansfield passed away Monday, May 17, 2004.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at
Pattison Cemetery with Brother Bill
Honea officiating. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
L.C. Whitfield
L.C. Whitfield, 79, of Corsicana passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2004, at
Mel-Haven Nursing Home. Cremation took place with ashes scattered on the family
plot with Minister R.M. Scott officiating. Arrangements by Scott Funeral Home.
Notes:
Alice Elizabeth
(Varner) Thomason
May 12, 1915 - May 16, 2004
Alice Elizabeth Thomason, 89, of Kerens passed away Sunday, May 16, 2004 in
Corsicana.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at
Oakwood Cemetery in Corsicana with
the Rev. Cathy Mordecai officiating.
Mrs. Thomason was born May 12, 1915, in Hubbard. She loved children and was a
former resident of Corsicana, Powell and current resident of Kerens. She was a
homemaker.
Mrs. Thomas is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Beauford and Wanza Thomason
of Kerens; daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Ed Ganze of Crockett; sister,
Arrena Gillespie of Amarillo; grandchildren, Deanna Edmister of Midlothian, Ray
Thomason of Wills Point, Julie McCord of Sachse, Lee Ann Puckett of Crockett,
and Edwin Ganze of Katy; and eight great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association and
the American Kidney Foundation, or to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Tammie Hodge
1962 - May 15, 2004
Tammie Hodge, 42, of Corsicana passed away Saturday, May 15, 2004 at
Navarro Regional Hospital. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. today at
Birdston Cemetery with the Rev.
Mickey Loftis officiating. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Larry Henry Sell
Apr 21, 1935 - May 16, 2004
Larry Henry Sell, 69, of Denton passed away Sunday, May 16, 2004 in Navarro
County. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by
Corley Funeral Home.
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Larry Henry Sell
Larry Henry Sell, 69, of Denton, died Sunday, May 16, 2004, in Corsicana.
He was born April 21, 1935, in Reading, Penn., to George and Margaret Sell.
He married Mary Fletcher.
Mr. Sell was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, retiring after having served 21
years of service to his country. He later worked as the maintenance supervisor
for the Josten’s company, and retired after 21 1/2 years of service. He was a
master plumber, and never met a stranger.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Survivors include his wife of Denton; two daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia
and Chris Moster of Sherman, and Pamela and Jason Stein of Fort Worth; a sister,
Ardell Sopko of Fort Worth; two grandsons, Christopher Joseph Moster of Sherman,
and Larry H. Sell of Fort Worth; two granddaughters, Kaylyn Ann Moster of
Sherman, and Whitney Nichole Sell of Fort Worth; a nephew, David Sopko of Fort
Worth; and a best friend, Burt Oglesby of Corsicana. He was preceded in death by
his parents, George and Margaret Sell, and a brother, Kenneth Sell.
Corley Funeral Home in Corsicana is in charge of arrangements
Notes:
- Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
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Roberta K.
(Davidson) Sheets
Oct 16, 1923 - May 22, 2004
Roberta D. Sheets
Roberta D. Sheets, 80, of Corsicana passed away Saturday, May 22, 2004 in
Corsicana.
Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Corley Funeral Home with Bro. Bill Honea
officiating. Interment will follow at
Resthaven Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Nathan Andrews, Chad Windham, Chris Windham, Danny Abbott,
Louis Elliott and Steve Pryor.
Mrs. Sheets was born Oct. 16, 1923 in Navarro County. She had a master's degree
in social work and retired after 30 years with the Texas Department of Human
Resources. She then worked many years with the Corsicana-Navarro County Health
Department.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, E. F. Sheets; infant
daughter Rhonda Karen Sheets; and loving sister
Thelma Pryor.
Survivors include nephews Gary Pryor and wife Eddie of Purdon and John Davidson
of Dickinson; nieces Norma Windham of Galveston and Billie J. Bradley of
Levelland; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
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Woodrow Ivy
Oct 25, 1912 - May 20, 2004
Services will be held for Woodrow Ivy at 2 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home in Fairfield with Brother Buddy Turner officiating. Interment will
follow at Fairfield Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be nephews of Mr. Ivy. They include Buford York, Jerry York,
Mackey Ivy, Sidney Ivy, Philip Ivy and Jimmy Cooper. Honorary pallbearers will
be Don Tolar, Wayne Vande Streek and Arthur Patrick.
Woodrow Ivy was born Oct. 25, 1912, the son of James S. Ivy Sr. and Lettie
Emmons Ivy. He passed away at home in Abilene on May 20, 2004, at the age of 91
years. Mr. Ivy grew up in the Mount Zion community, east of Fairfield, with five
brothers and two sisters, grandparents, aunts, uncles and numerous cousins. He
attended school at Mount Zion and Fairfield High School. As a young man, he and
his brother Clois opened a general store at Oakwood. They eventually moved their
merchandise to Fairfield and operated a store with their brothers, Athel and
Roger.
During World War II, he worked at building defense camps. In 1944, he and his
family moved on to a tract of land on the Young Road, where he farmed and
ranched.
Mr. Ivy attended Jacksonville Baptist College Seminary in the 1950s and
afterward preached for about 44 years. He pastored and worked with churches at
Fairfield, Butler, Antioch, Buffalo, Kerens and Ennis. He conducted revival
meetings in Kansas, Oklahoma and other states. In 1977, he moved to Navarro
County where he continued to farm and ranch.
Mr. Ivy is survived by his wife, Gladys Ivy of Abilene; three children, John
Bruce Ivy and wife Joanna of Lake Jackson, Madie and husband John Head of New
York, Lettie Jane and husband Hal Cook of Blooming Grove; and three
stepchildren, Bob Unger, Rebecca Evans and Jennifer and Darroll Ratto. He is
survived by four grandchildren, David and Jeff Ivy of Lake Jackson, John and
Charles Head of New York and Boston; and 10 step-grandchildren. The mother of
his children also survives him, Lily Forehand Ivy of Barry, and one
sister-in-law, Catherine Ivy of Alvin.
Mr. Ivy was preceded in death by his brothers, Johnie, Grady, Roger, Athel and
Clois Ivy; and sisters, Rena York, Mamie Cooper and Dora Bonner.
Mr. Ivy, growing up on a farm in the early 1900s with his brothers, sisters and
many cousins, experienced a way of life that no longer exists. He was a master
storyteller and could bring the people and times to life for his younger
relatives. He enjoyed nothing better than to tell these stories for them. In the
last few years, he put many hours of such stories on tape for posterity. In his
late 80s, Mr. Ivy wrote a book of fiction titled, "Borea Land Stories," which
was transcribed from tapes in the summer of 2002 by his daughter, Madie Ivy
Head.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Fairfield.
Notes:
J.
S. (Buddy) Black
J. S. (Buddy) Black of Corsicana passed away Sunday,
May 23, 2004 at his residence. No services are planned. Arrangements by
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Mary Kathleen
(Mayo) Gallman
Jul 14, 1920 - May 22, 2004
Mary Kathleen Gallman
Mary Kathleen Gallman, 83, of Italy passed away Saturday, May 22, 2004, at
Renfro Healthcare Center in Waxahachie. She was born July 14, 1920, in Kerens to
Claude and Exxer (Horn) Mayo. She was a graduate of Kerens High School and Tyler
Business College. She also attended Navarro and Hill County junior colleges.
Kathleen married William L. "Leo" Gallman on June 26, 1947, in Longview.
They moved to Italy that same year. She was the secretary for the Italy ISD for
26 years, from 1958 to 1984. She was an active member of First United Methodist
Church of Italy and the United Methodist Women.
She was also an active supporter of all her children's school activities when
they were students.
She is survived by son, John Gallman of Italy; daughter, Celia Reeder and
husband Joe of Fort Worth; brother, James Mayo and wife Margurite of Tool;
grandchildren, Jace Reeder and Josh Reeder; great-grandchildren, Jane Cooper and
Ky Cooper. Mrs. Gallman was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William
Leo Gallman; granddaughter, Kelly Cooper; four brothers and five sisters.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. today at Hillcrest Burial Park in Waxahachie
with Rankin Koch officiating. Interment will follow.
Arrangements by Wayne Boze Funeral Home, Waxahachie.
Notes:
Betty (Edward)
Curtis
Nov 6, 1936 - May 23, 2004
Betty Curtis
Betty Curtis, 67, of Corsicana passed away Sunday, May 23, 2004, in Corsicana.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Roselawn Memorial Park in
Seagoville with the Rev. Todd Peavy officiating.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy McFadden, Hoosker McFadden, Matt Wilson, Jeremy
Bowman, Bobby Bowman and Tommy Curtis.
Mrs. Curtis was born Nov. 6, 1936, in Windom. She was a devoted wife and a very
loving mother. She enjoyed being with her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Monroe Curtis; daughter, Tammy
Turney; brother, Chock Edward; and sister, Margie Burton.
Survivors include her sons, Jackie Wilson and wife Jody of Ennis, James Bowman
and wife Frances of Kaufman, and Jeffrey Lee Turner of Longview; daughters,
Marsha Kay Bowman of Emhouse, Annette McFadden and husband Ricky of Balch
Springs, and Billie Jean Heard and husband David of Seagoville; stepdaughter,
Carol McFadden and husband Jimmy of Emhouse; stepson, Tommy Curtis and wife
Penny of Emhouse; grandchildren, Bubba, Charis, Choo, Jeremy, Bobby, Cassie,
Kashona, Jimmy, Holly, Hoosker, Rita, L.J., Danita and Kevyn Kay; 16
great-grandchildren; sister, Melba Rosser of Ennis; brothers, Harold Edwards and
Albert Edwards, both of Honey Grove; and a big host of friends.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Kenneth Lee
Lidderdale
May 10, 1928 - May 22, 2004
Kenneth Lee Lidderdale, 76, of Palmer passed away Saturday, May 22, 2004, at
Ennis Care Center.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Navarro Mills Baptist Church with Harper
Newman officiating. Interment will follow at
Navarro Mills Cemetery.
Mr. Lidderdale was born May 10, 1928, in Sheridan, Wyo., to Charles Lidderdale
and Ruth Anderson Lidderdale. He was retired from the
Air Force.
Survivors include his wife, Naomi Lidderdale of Palmer; son, Kenton Lidderdale
of Palmer; and grandchildren, Victoria of Oklahoma and Richard of Austin.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Janie (Anderson)
Coker
Nov 7, 1915 - May 23, 2004
Janie Coker
Janie Coker, 88, of Dawson passed away Sunday, May 23, 2004 in Corsicana.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. today at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery
with Bro. Bill Honea officiating.
Ms. Coker was born Nov. 7, 1915 in Kerens.
She was preceded in death by son Jeff Coker, daughter-in-law Joann Coker,
brothers Buford Anderson and Raymond Anderson, and parents Prather and Effie
Anderson.
Survivors include son Jack Coker of Venus; daughter-in-law Pat Coker of Brazoria;
seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sisters Thelma Farmer of Ennis
and Shirley Williamson and husband Buddy of Tyler; and numerous nieces and
nephews, and a host of friends.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Pattye Lou
(Westbrook) Highley
Dec 22, 1926 - May 3, 2004
Pattye Lou Westbrook Highley, 77, of Big Spring died Sunday, May 23, 2004, at
her residence. Memorial service will be 4 p.m. today at Myers and Smith Chapel
in Big Spring with the Rev. Dennis Teeters, pastor of First Baptist Church,
officiating. The family will receive friends at Myers and Smith Funeral Home
after the service. Additional memorial service will be 5 p.m. Saturday at
Blooming Grove Methodist Church with the Rev. Jonathan Speegle officiating.
She was born Dec. 22, 1926, in Kerens. She married Darel Highley, Dec. 25, 1948,
at Blooming Grove. They came to Big Spring in 1952. Mr. Highley preceded her in
death, Oct. 16, 1976. Mrs. Highley was a homemaker and a Presbyterian.
She is survived by one daughter, Marka Mitchell of Sanderson; two sons, Dee
Highley of Big Spring and Bob Highley of Lubbock; two sisters, Wanda Sanders of
Kaufman and Babe Crider of Breckenridge; nine grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren.
You may pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com.
Arrangements by Myers and Smith Funeral Home, Big Spring.
Notes:
Anthony Wayne Parks
Jun 4, 1978 - May 24, 2004
Anthony Parks, 25, of Corsicana passed away Monday, May 24, 2004, at Parkland
Hospital in Dallas.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Griffin-Roughton Chapel. Interment will
follow at Dresden Cemetery.
He was born June 4, 1978, in Troy, Ohio. Anthony worked in construction. He was
a member of Heavenly Days Pentecostal Church in Richland.
Survivors include his wife, Christie Parks of Corsicana; father, Elmer Parks of
Kerens; mother, Patricia Parks of Kerens; stepchildren, Ryan Collier and Jordan
Collier, both of Corsicana; sister, Crystal Turner of Corsicana; nieces, Robin
Turner and Latasha Turner, both of Kerens; and nephew, Milton Turner of Kerens.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
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A. Dylan Marshall
Jacob Butler
Amber Butler
A. Dylan Marshall, 6, Jacob Butler, 5, and Amber Butler, 3, passed away Sunday,
May 23, 2004, in Navarro County.
Graveside services were 2 p.m. today at Richland Cemetery with Brother Bill
Honea officiating.
Dylan was born Nov. 22, 1997, in Mobile, Ala. Jacob was born Jan. 8, 1999, in
Corsicana. Amber was born Sept. 21, 2000, in Corsicana.
Dylan is survived by his father, Wesley Marshall of Alabama; mother and
stepfather, Cynthia Mosely and Sam Huston of Wortham; grandparents, David Hagle
of Bazette, Carol Marshall of Mississippi and Kathy and Hans Otto of Richland;
great-grandparents, Coleen Hamrick of Wortham and Bob Butler of Corsicana; and
aunts, Ruby Wilson and Renee Johnson, both of Mildred.
Jacob and Amber are survived by their father, James Butler of Huntsville; mother
and stepfather, Cynthia Mosely and Sam Huston of Wortham; grandparents, David
Hagle of Bazette and Kathy and Hans Otto of Richland; great-grandparents, Coleen
Hamrick of Wortham and Bob Butler of Corsicana; and aunts, Ruby Wilson and Renee
Johnson, both of Mildred.
If anyone would like to make donations toward the family, please mail them in
care of Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, P.O. Box 2187, Corsicana, TX 75151.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home
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5/25/2004 Tragedy claims fourth victim
By STEPHEN FARRIS/Daily Sun Staff
Dylan Marshall would have been in school today. Instead it was a day spent in
mourning by family members, and trying to find answers to the tragic accident
that claimed the lives of Dylan, his brother and sister, and Anthony Parks.
"Today was supposed to be Dylan's graduation day from kindergarten," said
Cynthia Mosley, Dylan's mother, while struggling to contain her emotions.
Dylan was a student at Bowie Elementary School.
The children's common-law uncle Anthony Parks --the driver of the vehicle in
yesterdays accident-- was air lifted to Parkland Hospital in Dallas, and later
passed away shortly after 5 a.m. Monday morning. His body was sent to Southwest
Institute for Forensic Science in Dallas for an autopsy.
Mosley said the aunt and uncle were taking the kids to the baby sitter who lives
farther down the road from where the accident occurred.
"It was a trip that turned terribly tragic," Mosley said during the telephone
conversation. "My husband and I were on our way to pick them up from the baby
sitter when we found out."
Mosley said Navarro Regional Hospital and Corsicana Fire Rescue worked for about
three hours in effort to revive her children.
"They did everything they could," Mosley said. "I'm thankful they were there."
Navarro County Sheriff's Deputy Justin Lewis said the real heroes should be the
doctors and paramedics who worked diligently to save the children and Parks.
Lewis was one of the first responders to the scene after law enforcement
officials were notified.
Lewis said J.R. Smith -- who lived nearby -- and his boys tried to turn the car
upright when he arrived, but were unsuccessful. Lewis then tried to gain access
inside the car while it was still underwater, but was unable to do so.
A-1 towing pulled the car out of the water enough to allow Lewis to bust out a
window and begin pulling the victims from the vehicle.
"I did what I thought needed to be done," Lewis said. "Everybody put up a heck
of a fight to save the kids."
The Department of Public Safety is still investigating the accident. Law
enforcement officials are on the lookout for a pickup truck believed to have
been associated with the accident.
Mosley said she hopes someone will put up a guard rail on each side of the
creek, and speed limit signs. The speed limit is 55 mph.
If anyone would like to make donations toward the family, please mail them in
care of Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, P.O. Box 2187, Corsicana, TX. 75151.
Notes:
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A car rests half out of a creek area on a
culvert near Lake Halbert after once being submerged. Three
children in the car were killed. Daily Sun photo/STEPHEN FARRIS
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5/24/2004 Rollover kills 3: Children 7, 4 and 3 die
after car submerged in creek
A car rests half out of a creek area on a culvert near Lake Halbert after once
being submerged. Three children in the car were killed. Daily Sun photo/STEPHEN
FARRIS
By STEPHEN FARRIS/Daily Sun Staff
A one car accident on the backside of Lake Halbert Sunday left three children
dead and a man hospitalized after their vehicle left the road, flipped and
landed upside down into a feeder creek after striking drainage culverts.
Amber Butler, 3, Jacob Butler, 4, and 7-year-old Dylan Marshall, all from
Wortham, were pronounced dead at Navarro Regional Hospital by Navarro County
Justice of the Peace Vicki Gray, Pct. 1.
The driver of the car, Anthony Parks, 26, was flown by Sky Med to Parkland
Hospital in Dallas and was listed in critical condition.
The children, who presumably drowned, were riding in the backseat of the vehicle
when the accident occurred at about 3:45 p.m. Their deaths could run the
county's total to six drownings in the month of May, as two children and a
33-year-old man died May 1 after storms dumped more than five inches of rain in
the area in less than eight hours.
Passenger Christie Switzer, 28, the children's aunt and Parks' wife, was
uninjured and escaped from the vehicle and could be heard screaming for someone
to call 911.
Nearby resident Roger Hogue heard the woman's screams for help.
"I was outside when I heard someone screaming, 'Call 911, call 911,' " Hogue
said.
Hogue and his dad, J.R. Smith, raced to the scene after alerting authorities.
Smith said Navarro County Sheriff Deputy Justin Lewis arrived at the scene and
jumped into the water and started pulling the victims out of the car. Lewis did
not return messages left for him with the NCSO.
Several volunteers assisted Lewis in getting the injured to dry ground,
witnesses said. Smith praised Lewis for his quick response in getting the
victims out of the car.
Corsicana Fire and Rescue arrived on scene and immediately began emergency
procedures on the victims. CFR worked with the children for about a hour trying
to revive them before they were air lifted from the scene to Navarro Regional
Hospital.
Department of Public Safety Trooper John Nichols investigated the accident, and
was assisted by DPS Sgt. Ken Authier, Trooper's John Cabano, Dane Baker, Matt
McGinnis, and Paul Shofner.
Corsicana Police Department Officer's were on the scene as was Mildred Volunteer
Fire Department, Richland VFD, and Corsicana Emergency Corp assisting also.
All occupants of the vehicle were wearing seatbelts.
Notes:
Edwin James Zabcik
Nov 3, 1914 - May 24, 2004
Edwin James Zabcik, 89, of Corsicana passed away Monday, May 24, 2004, at
Baylor University Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m.
Friday at Corley Funeral Home. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at First
Baptist Church with the Rev. B.F. Risinger Jr. and Brother Bill Honea
officiating. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Bellwood
Memorial Park in Temple. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
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Edwin J. Zabcik
 Edwin Zabcik, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother died on Monday
May 24, 2004, at Baylor Hospital, after suffering from a heart attack and
complications thereafter.
Mr. Zabcik was born at Ocher on Nov. 3, 1914, and attended secondary school in
Rogers. In 1935 he graduated from Texas A&M at College Station majoring in
agricultural engineering. His career began in 1939 with the Civilian
Conservation Corps as junior engineer with the Soil Conservation Service in
Corsicana. In January 1941 he entered the U.S. Army and served two years at Camp
Barkley, Abilene, in the 90th Infantry Division. He was commissioned as an
officer on March 17, 1943, and in late 1943, he was sent to the provost marshal
general at Fort Custer in Battle Creek, Mich., where he was taught the
international rules of warfare and received further training from Harvard
University specializing in conversational German.
During the WWII invasion of Germany,
Edwin was detached to the 84th Division. As part of the American military
government, he served in various locations as provost marshal, liberated a
concentration camp in Hanover, Germany, and later was appointed the food and
agricultural administrator of Bavaria.
After the war, he resumed his career with the Soil Conservation Service working
on numerous water conservation projects throughout the regions of Central, North
and East Texas from 1947-1977.
Edwin was a faithful deacon and member of First Baptist Church of Corsicana.
Visitation with the elderly, Sunday school class and other church activities
were a major focus of his later years. He was most proud of the "Door Knockers"
award which he received in 1985 from First Baptist Church in Corsicana.
He was also an active member of the Corsicana Lions Club and a strong supporter
of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. Favorite pastimes
included gardening, cooking, traveling, singing with the "Solid Rockers,"
watching football and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Jo; his daughters, Eleaner Barnett
and her husband Dick of Woodbridge, Va., and Libby Risinger and her husband
David of Houston; four grandchildren Jonathan Barnett and his wife Kathy from
Tijunga, Calif., James Barnett of Woodbridge, Va., and Colin and Melanie
Risinger, both of Houston; one brother, John Zabcik and his wife Elaine also
from Houston; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 29, 2004, at First Baptist Church
in Corsicana with the Rev. B.F. Risinger Jr. officiating and assisted by Brother
Bill Honea. A 3 p.m. graveside service has been set at Bellwood Memorial Park,
8575 Airport Road in Temple. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Corley
Funeral Home.
Pallbearers are members of the immediate family. Honorary pallbearers will be
members of Mr. Zabcik's Sunday school class, Senior Class No. 3, Truitt Lewis,
director.
Flowers are appreciated or contributions can be made to either the First Baptist
Church of Corsicana building fund or the American Heart Association.
A video tribute to Mr. Zabcik may be viewed on the Internet by going to
corleyfuneralhome.com. Select obituaries and click on the video memorials link.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Howard Stanley Lawton
Jun 13, 1918 - May 25, 2004
Howard Stanley Lawton, 85, of Corsicana passed away
Tuesday, May 25, 2004, at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village. Services are pending
at Corley Funeral Home.
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Howard Stanley Lawton
H. Stanley, 85, passed away May 26, 2004, in Corsicana. He was preceded in death
by his wife of 46 years, Elizabeth Gram Lawton; sisters, Anne Lawton, Marie
Lawton and Virginia Smith; and brother, Paul Lawton.
Mr. Lawton is survived by daughters, Janet Lawton of Fort Worth and Anne Lawton
Dosser of Corsicana; and grandchildren, Megan and Will Dosser of Corsicana.
Mr. Lawton was born June 13, 1918, to Harry S. Lawton and Emma Mendenhall Lawton
in Middletown, Pa. He graduated from the University of Delaware with a degree in
chemical engineering and received a master's in business administration from
Harvard University. Mr. Lawton served in the U.S. Navy during
World War II and spent his
professional career in the industrial chemical industry in Chicago, Ill. In
1976, he moved to Corsicana to join Jetco Chemical Company.
Stan was a devoted husband and father. His life was lived with honor, integrity
and kindness. He was a true gentleman whose keen wit and humble spirit endured
to the end. He will be greatly missed by those whose lives he touched.
Stan's ashes will be interred adjacent to Liz at
Oakwood Cemetery in a private family
service. A condolence book will be available to sign at Corley Funeral Home.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Cory Newman
5/28/2004 Woman who shot husband indicted: CRTC employee hit with assault
(w/list)
By LOYD COOK/Daily Sun Staff
A woman who confessed to shooting her husband after a domestic dispute was
indicted for murder by a Navarro County grand jury Thursday.
Connie E. Newman, 39, shot her husband Cory Newman, 40, in the head during an
April 6 incident.
Corsicana Police Chief G.M. Cox told the Daily Sun -- in an interview for an
article that was published the following day -- Newman used a .380-caliber
handgun, shooting Cory Newman once in the head.
The incident occurred in the 2700 block of North Beaton Street, according to the
police chief. CPD Sgt. Becky Simpson, Detective Mark Nanny and Detective Keith
Sykes were the investigating officers.
Connie Newman confessed to the shooting, giving a statement to police along with
details leading to killing her husband, Cox said in the same article.
Murder is a first degree felony, which is punishable by no less than five years,
nor more than 99 years, or life, in a Texas Department of Criminal Justice
correctional facility. If a conviction is obtained, the sentence handed down by
a jury can also include a fine up to $10,000.
The case does not qualify for prosecution under capital murder statutes.
Newman remains at the Navarro County Justice Center jail in lieu of $250,000
bail.
In another case, the grand jury handed down an indictment for Ben Sonntag, an
employee of the Corsicana Residential Treatment Center.
Sonntag is accused of aggravated sexual assault of a child, according to court
documents. The minor involved is a 15-year-old male resident of the treatment
center, which is part of the Texas Youth Commission.
The TYC's Corsicana center is a detention facility for youth convicted of
criminal acts.
The grand jury issued 38 indictments during deliberations Thursday.
Vera Beatrice
"Bea" (Bilton) Parker
Sep 4, 1924 - May 26, 2004
Bea Parker
Mrs. Vera Beatrice "Bea" Parker, 79, of Dawson passed away Wednesday, May 26,
2004, at her home. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 28, at Wade
Funeral Chapel in Hubbard with the Rev. Brad Dancer and the Rev. Brad Brittain
officiating. Interment will follow at
Dawson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at
the funeral home.
Bea was born Sept. 4, 1924, in Wortham to Albert Lee Bilton and Vera Estelle (DeBusk)
Bilton. She had been a resident of Dawson since 1977 after having lived in
Houston for 26 years where she had worked for American Can Company for 15 years.
Bea was a member of First Baptist Church of Dawson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Vera "Nana" Bilton; and her
husband, Aubrey Burl Parker Sr. in 1999.
She is survived by two sons, Aubrey Burl Parker Jr. of Humble and Sammy Loyd
Parker of Dawson; daughter, Shirley Joyce Shuler of Port Mansfield; three
brothers, Henry Bilton of South Carolina, Herbert Bilton of Deer Park and Billy
Don Bilton of Conroe; three sisters, Marge Yerkes of Houston, Dorothy Dillman of
Dawson and Nell Shetter of Deer Park; three grandchildren, Tanya Cornell,
Brandon Shuler and Stephanie Aydell; three great-grandchildren, Camren Cornell,
Makenzy Cornell and Paige Aydell; and two step-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Brandon Shuler, Rodney Cornell and deacons of First Baptist
Church of Dawson.
Arrangements by Wade Funeral Home, Hubbard.
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Bea Parker
DAWSON - Mrs. Vera Beatrice "Bea"
Parker, 79, of Dawson passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2004, at her home.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 28, at Wade Funeral Chapel in
Hubbard with internment to follow in
Dawson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
Thursday evening at the funeral home.
Wade Funeral Home - Hubbard - Waco Tribune
Elizabeth
'Irene' (Hickey) Sharp
Aug 15, 1917 - May 26, 2004
Elizabeth "Irene" Hickey Sharp, 86, of Houston entered into God's kingdom
Wednesday, May 26, 2004.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Griffin-Roughton Chapel with Dr. David Hale
officiating. Interment will follow at
Oakwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Sharp was born Aug. 15, 1917, in Calvert to William Louise Hickey and
Minnie Beatrice Collins Hickey, growing up in and around Corsicana. After
leaving Corsicana in 1946, Irene and her husband, Tom J. Sharp, returned to
Corsicana in 1976 where she resided until 2001 when she located to Houston near
her daughter, Jacquelyn. Irene had an interesting life which included packing
parachutes for our troops during World War II and traveled to many countries
with Tom during his work assignments. Irene treasured her travels to Libya,
Nigeria, Ghana, Brazil, New Guinea, Australia and England. She was a longtime
member of First Baptist Church of Corsicana.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom; parents, Papa and Nana Hickey;
and brothers, Lynn, Nolan, Eugene, James and Earl.
Survivors include her daughter, Jacquelyn Dobbins and husband James; grandson,
Greg Dobbins and wife Trisha; granddaughter, Julie Dobbins; great-granddaughter,
Kamryn Dobbins; sisters, Mary Lee Dockery and Lillie Read; and several nieces
and nephews.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
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Eugene Bibbs
Feb 17, 1940 - May 25, 2004
Eugene Bibbs, 64, of Fairfield passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2004, in Temple.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at
Oakwood Cemetery with Brother Bill
Honea officiating.
Mr. Bibbs was born Feb. 17, 1940, in Corsicana.
He was preceded in death by his father, Cleo Lee Bibbs; and brother, Bobby Bibbs.
Survivors include his brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles and Jan Bibbs of San
Antonio and Jack and Barbara Bibbs of Fort Worth; sister, Thresa Johnson of
Dallas; mom and husband, Annie Belle and Joe Chambless of Fort Worth;
stepbrother, James Chambless of New Mexico; sister-in-law, Shirley Bibbs of
Seguin; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Sally Naoma
(Holleman) Tramel
Nov 18, 1925 - May 26, 2004
Sally Naoma Tramel, 78, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2004, at Terrell Care
Center, Terrell. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Paschal
Funeral Home. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Paschal Funeral Chapel with
the Rev. Frank Upchurch officiating. Interment will follow at
Prairie Point
Cemetery. Arrangements by Paschal Funeral Home, Kerens.
Notes:
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Corsicana Daily Sun - May 28 2004
- Wife of Truett Otto Tramel - (1919 - 1987)
- SSDI: Sally N. Tramel; 18 Nov 1925 - 26 May 2004; 75102
(Barry, Navarro, TX); 467-52-0234; Texas
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SALLY NAOMI TRAMEL
Sally Naomi Tramel, born November 28, 1925 passed away May 26, 2004. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Truett Otto Tramel. She is survived by six
children, Tommy Tramel, Luster Tramel, Billie Ann VanSickle, Jessie Preston,
Gerald Tramel and Danny Tramel; 24 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; four
great-great-grandchildren and her brother, W. G. Holleman.
Services will be held at Paschall Funeral Home, 120 SWest 3rd St. in Kerens,
Texas at 2 p.m., May 29, 2004. She will be laid to rest in Prairie Point
Cemetery.
Notes:
- Terrell Tribune - May 28, 2004
Darrell
Bernard Conley, Sr.
Darrell Bernard Conley Sr., 40 of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at
Navarro Regional Hospital. Wake service will be 7 p.m. today at Ross and Johnson
Mortuary Chapel. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Freedom Fellowship Church
with Rev. Willie Ray Johnson and Pastor Jessie Williams officiating. Interment
will follow at Woodland Memorial Park. Arrangements by Ross and Johnson
Mortuary.
Notes:
Alton Lee "AL" Boles
Oct 19, 1933
Al Boles, 70, of Corsicana passed away Friday, May 28, 2004 in Corsicana.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Corley Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be 9 a.m. Tuesday at DFW National Cemetery, 2000
Mountain Parkway in Dallas, with the Rev. Rufus Nutt officiating.
Mr. Boles was a retired service station owner and a veteran of the
Korean
conflict.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret Boles of Corsicana; daughter and
son-in-law, Pam and Mike Rickman of Combine; son, Rusty Boles of Rockwall;
daughter-in-law, Cathy Boles of Kenefic, OK; brother and sister-in-law, Frank R.
and Diane Boles of Kaufman; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several
nieces and nephews; and special friend, Cisco Avila of Corsicana.
A video Tribute to Mr. Brock may be viewed on the Internet by going to
corleyfuneralhome.com. Select obituaries and click on the Video Memorials link.
There is also an online guest book for your use.
Memorials may be made to the Methodist Home for Children in Waco and the ASPCA.
Al and brother Frank spent their childhood in the Methodist Home.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
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Corsicana Daily Sun - May 30 2004
- Dallas-Fort Worth Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
- SGT US MARINE CORPS - KOREA
Zoella Mae
(Godley) Pettiette
Sep 28, 1909 - May 26, 2004
Graveside services for Zoella Mae Godley Pettiette, 94, of The Woodlands and
formerly of Cayuga, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Judson Cemetery with the
Rev. O.E. Permenter of Corsicana officiating.
Mrs. Pettiette died Wednesday, May 26, 2004, in a nursing home in The Woodlands.
She was born Sept. 28, 1909, in Cayuga to Archibald George Godley and Edna Mae
Cornwell Godley.
Mrs. Pettiette was a Baptist. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles C. Pettiette; and
son, Charles Jerry Pettiette. She is survived by a daughter, Dolores White and
husband Dean of The Woodlands; sisters, Anna Lee Morrow, Genell Permenter,
Martha Lilly and Oleta Brumley; brothers, A.G. Godley Jr. and Bernard Godley;
five grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
Condolence calls will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Bailey & Foster
Funeral Home.
Arrangements by Bailey & Foster Funeral Home, Palestine.
Notes:
Sammy Dean Brock
Dec 31, 1950 - May 28, 2004
 Sammy D. Brock, 53, of Kerens passed away Friday, May 28, 2004 in Kerens.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Corley Funeral Home.
Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kerens First Baptist Church with the Rev.
Wes Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at
Prairie Point Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Ricky Trull, Billy Huffman, Brian Ware, Kyle Ware, Sammy
West, Johnny Jackson, Dowell Baker and David Foreman.
Sammy D. Brock was born Dec. 31, 1950 in Cleveland, Texas to Eugene E. and
Jennie L. Brock. He grew up and attended school in Trinidad and Athens. He
farmed and cut hay and wood as a young man, and later moved to Clute, TX where
he ran heavy equipment and drove a truck until moving to Kerens in 1980, where
he has lived since. He was a heavy equipment operator working in several area
sand and gravel pits for the last 22 years. Sam was a gentle man who loved his
family and friends very much and was always willing to help anyone. He was the
best friend and husband any woman could ask for, also a wonderful father and
grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Raymond Hall; and
granddaughter, Krissy Hall.
Mr. Brock is survived by his wife, Ruby Brock of Kerens; daughters and
son-in-law, Nikki and Tony Kuta of Kerens, Rebecca Jenkins of Ennis, and Daphne
Frizzell of Austin; brother, Curtis Brock of Kerens; sister, Linda Brock
Winchester of Athens; grandchildren, A.J., Nathan, and Lauren; a number of
nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews; and some of the world's best
friends.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. |
Notes:
Frank Dunn
Frank Dunn, 77, of Corsicana passed away Saturday, May 29, 2004 at Navarro
Regional Hospital. Services are pending with M. R. Smith Parlor for Funerals.
Notes:
Anna Beatrice (Elliott)
Ingram
Oct 29, 1943 - May 28, 2004
 Anna B. Elliott Ingram, 60, of Corsicana passed away Friday, May 28, 2004 in
Garland. Services will be noon Wednesday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
on 1816 Phife Road in Corsicana with Bro. Arthur William officiating. Interment
will follow at Woodland Park Cemetery.
Arrangements by M. R. Parlor for Funerals |
Notes:
Robert Wilson Waddell,
Sr.
Nov 6, 1926 - Jun 1, 2004
Robert W. Waddell, Sr., 77, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2004, in Corsicana.
Memorial Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, 2004 at St. John's Episcopal
Church in Corsicana with Father Edward R. Monk officiating.
He was born on November 6, 1926 in Lubbock, Texas. He was an independent Oil and
Gas Landman.
Bobby was predeceased by his father, Wilson B. Waddell and his mother, Thelma
Savage Waddell.
He is survived by his wife, Byron Cocke Waddell; by his son, Rob Waddell and
wife, Amanda Waddell, of Friendswood; and his sister, Martha Ann Waddell Smith
and husband, G. H. Smith of Mineola; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was an honor student in the Corsicana High School graduating class of
1944.
In June of that year, he enrolled at the University of Texas. That semester, he
was a member of the Longhorn Band. He said "The Wartime band was so desperate
for members, that if you had your own instrument and a pair of white shoes to
wear with the threadbare orange uniforms, you were in!
After one semester, he joined the U.S. Navy on October 31, 1944, just six days
before his 18th birthday. He served for nearly two years, being discharged as a
yeoman 2/C in San Diego where he had spent his entire naval career. his sea duty
consisted of trips to Coronado Island on the ferry.
He returned to the University of Texas in September, 1946. In addition to his
academic pursuits, he was a member of Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity. He was also
editor of the CACTUS, the University of Texas year book, for the academic year
1949 - 1950. He received his B.A. Degree in English in June, 1950.
After his graduation, Bobby pursued a career in the oil business. He was
employed by Tenneco Oil in Houston as an oil scout and landman. He was a member
of the International Oil Scouts Association and the American Association of
Petroleum Landmen. On May 25, 1957 he was married to Miss Byron Cheney Cocke in
Corsicana.
In 1960, they returned to Austin and the University of Texas where he enrolled
in the Graduate School of Business. He received a Master in Business
Administration in 1962.
He subsequently was employed by Houston Farms Development Co.; and by the
Southwest Research Institute, specializing in land-use studies. He later
returned to Austin where he was an administrator in the General Land Office of
the State of Texas. In 1978, he resigned and established his own business as an
independent Landman. In 1986, he moved back to Corsicana where he continued as
an oil and gas landman and consultant.
He was a member of the East Texas Landman's Association. He was a precinct
chairman for the Navarro County Republican Party; one of the trustees for the
Camp Wanica Trust; and a member of the Board of Directors of the Corsicana
Public Library.
Those desiring to do so may make memorial contributions to St. John's Episcopal
Church, 101 North 14th Street, Corsicana, TX. 75110, or to the Corsicana Public
Library, 100 North 12th Street, Corsicana, TX. 75110.
Notes:
Mary Frances Easley
Sep 11, 1927 - May 30, 2004
Mary Frances Easley, 76, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away
Sunday, May 30, 2004, in Bedford.
Funeral services will be 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial
Chapel. Burial will follow at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. The family will
receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Survivors include husband, James M. Easley; son, Jimmie Easley and wife, Dow;
son, Jackie Easley; daughter, Janet Hill; 10 grandchildren; 11
great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of
friends.
Arrangements by Bluebonnet Hills Funeral.
Notes:
Frank Richard Palmer, Sr.
Apr 22, 1928 - Jun 2, 2004
Frank R. Palmer, 76, of Corsicana passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2004, 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 Dr. David Hale and
Dr. Robert Webb officiating. Interment will follow at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Bill Owen, Mike Jenkins, Billy McNabb, Ed Phinney, Fred
Rasmussen and Bill Burleson.
Mr. Palmer was born April 22, 1928, in Dallas. He was a member of Northside
Baptist Church and the Optimist Club. He enjoyed playing dominoes and was a very
avid golfer. He retired from the Sherwin-Williams Paint Company as the credit
manager after 34 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Dee Palmer; second wife, Nanny
Ruth Palmer; sons, Frank Richard Palmer Jr. and Richard Paul Palmer; and
daughter, Linda Ann Huddleston.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra Palmer of Corsicana; sons, Dennis Palmer and
wife Janice of Melissa and Don Palmer of Marlin; stepsons, Ron Carter of College
Station and Larry Carter of Corsicana; stepdaughters, Becky Long of Streetman
and Carolyn Brown of Fort Worth; 12 grandchildren including granddaughters Dana
Nicholson of Barry and Jennifer Price and husband Rocky of Whitesville, N.C.;
four great-grandchildren; brother, Cecil Palmer of Dallas; three nephews; and a
big host of friends.
Memorials may be made to American Heart Association, 1615 Stemmons Freeway,
Dallas, TX 75207.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Joe Michael Penney
Mar 17, 1955 - June 1, 2004
 Joe Michael Penney, 49, of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2004, in
Corsicana.
Services are pending.
Mr. Penney was born March 17, 1955, in Corsicana. He was a member of the Shaker
and Scraper Car Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents, J.A. Penney Jr. and Joan Penney; and
grandfather, J. A. Penney.
Survivors include his wife, Cynthia Penney of Corsicana; twin sons, Russell Ames
Penney and Dustin James Penney, both of Corsicana; brother and sister-in-law,
Gary and Donna Penney of Lorena; grandmother, Mrs. J. A. Penney of Corsicana;
father-in-law and wife, Willard and Annette Cox of Silver City; and
mother-in-law, Jean Cox of Corsicana.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. |
Notes:
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Corsicana Daily Sun - June 3, 2004
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h/o Cynthia Lynn (Cox) Penney s/o John Andrew
“John Andrew “Johnny” Penney, Jr. and JoAnn (Bressie) Penney
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Joe Michael Penney
Joe Michael Penney, 49, of Corsicana passed away Tuesday, June 1,
2004, in Corsicana.
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 the
Rev. B.F. Risinger Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at
Resthaven Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Eddie Richards, C.K. Miller, Dean Curry, Mark
Barnes, Robert Smith, Sonny Brooks, Dennis Bryant and David Coley.
Mr. Penney was born March 17, 1955, in Corsicana. He was a member of
the Shaker and Scraper Car Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents, J.A. Penney Jr. and Joan
Penney; and grandfather, J.A. Penney.
Survivors include his wife, Cynthia Penney of Corsicana; twin sons,
Russell Ames Penney and Dustin James Penney, both of Corsicana;
brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Donna Penney of Lorena;
grandmother, Mrs. J.A. Penney of Corsicana; father-in-law and wife,
Willard and Annette Cox of Silver City; and mother-in-law, Jean Cox
of Corsicana.
A video tribute to Mr. Penney may be viewed on the Internet by going
to corleyfuneralhome.com. Select "obituaries" and click on the
"Video Memorials: link. There is also an online guest book for your
use.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Brenda B. Foley Iles
1909 - May 30, 2004
Brenda B. Foley Iles, 94, of Port Arthur passed away Sunday, May 30, 2004, at
Heritage Oaks Retirement Village in Corsicana. Christian committal and burial
will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Johnson Memorial Cemetery in Groves. Arrangements
by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Brenda B. Foley Iles, 94, of Port Arthur passed away Sunday, May 30, 2004,
at Heritage Oaks Retirement Village in Corsicana. Services will be noon Thursday
at New Hope Baptist Church in Kerens with the Rev. Samuel Washington and the
Rev. Wilson Balka officiating. Christian committal and burial will be at 11 a.m.
Friday at Johnson Memorial Cemetery in Groves. Arrangements by Ross and Johnson
Mortuary.
Notes:
Berta Josephine (Glass) Turner
Jan 1, 1919 - Jun 2, 2004
Josephine Turner of Streetman passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2004, at Providence
Hospital in Waco. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at First
Baptist Church in Streetman. Interment will follow at
Birdston Cemetery. Arrangements by
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Ray Clifton Goodman, Sr.
Jun 22, 1938 - Jun 4, 2004
Ray C. Goodman
Ray C. Goodman, 65, of Corsicana passed away Friday, June 4, 2004 in Corsicana.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corley Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be noon Monday at
Resthaven Memorial Park with Rev.
B. F. Risinger Jr. officiating.
Mr. Goodman was born June 22, 1938 in Dallas. He was a member of the Corsicana
Optimist Club. He was a veteran.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Velma Goodman.
Survivors include son Ray C. "Chip" Goodman II of Corsicana; granddaughter
Harley Kaye Goodman of Corsicana; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Sarah (Emmett) Enna
Nov 22, 1913 - Jun 4, 2004
Sarah Emmett Enna, 90, of Silver City passed away Friday, June 4, 2004 at her
residence.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Rosary will be said at Calvary Hill Mausoleum in Dallas on Tuesday, June 8, 2004
at 1 p.m., followed by the Mass.
Ms. Enna was born Nov. 22, 1913 in Caldwell. After her marriage in 1935, she
moved to Dallas, where she raised her family and worked side by side with her
husband in their grocery business before moving to Silver City in 1985.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Vincent J. Enna in 1992,
and by son Vincent A. Enna in 2001.
Survivors include sons Joe and wife Mary Frances of Garland and Paul and wife
Barbara of Grand Prairie; daughters Josephine and husband George, Mary and
husband Joel of Silver City and Sarah and husband Tom of Crystal Lake, Ill.;
daughter-in-law Joella Enna of Dallas; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren;
brother Joe Emmett and wife Dorothy of Dallas; numerous other family members;
and a wonderful caregiver and friend, Avy Marie Davis.
Memorials may be made to Immaculate Conception Church in Corsicana, or to
American Hospice.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Leila Marie
(Hart) Douglas
Aug 5, 1903 - Jun 2, 2004
Leila Marie Hart Douglas, a resident of Montgomery, Ala., died June 2, 2004. A
native Texan, she was 100 years old, born in Corsicana, Aug. 5, 1903, the
daughter of lra Ernest and Mamie Elizabeth Hart. She lived in Texas until 1980
when she moved to be near her son and daughter.
She will be buried at graveside services in Corsicana next to her husband,
Robert Emmett Douglas Sr., at 3 p.m. today, June 6, 2004, with the Rev. B.F.
Risinger Jr. officiating. Her great-grandson, Robert Emmett Douglas IV, also
preceded her in death.
She is survived by her son, Robert Emmett Douglas Jr. and his wife, Jane, of
Atlanta, Ga.; and her daughter Joan Douglas Bowling and her husband, Temple, of
Montgomery, Ala.; six grandchildren, Robert Emmett Douglas III, and wife,
Cherry, James Hambrick Douglas, Temple Bowling IV and wife, Janice, Melissa
Bowling Tubbs, Stephen Douglas Bowling and wife, Shirley, and Laura Bowling
Steiner and husband, John; 10 great-grandchildren, Mandy Douglas, Jim Douglas,
Will Douglas, David Douglas, Temple Bowling V and wife, Kimberly, Elizabeth Hart
Bowling, Jonathan Clark Bowling and wife, Jackie, Lisa Tubbs Turner and husband,
Jeff, Stephanie Rae Bowling, and Liza Jane Bowling; five great-great
grandchildren, Temple Bowling VI, WaIter Chandler Bowling, Tyner Elizabeth
Bowling, Sarah Katharine Turner, and Charles Davis Turner; a sister, Mrs.
William Miller Walton Sr. of Dallas; nephews, William Miller Walton Jr. and
wife, Fan, of Dallas; Steven Hart and wife, Mary, of Lumberton, Michael Hart and
wife, Lisa, of Beaumont; Timothy Hart and wife, Gretchen, of Dallas;
sister-in-law, Mrs. Ernest Hart of Beaumont; and a number of grand nephews and
nieces.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Estelle (Wilson) Conger
Apr 22, 1916 - Jun 5, 2004
Estelle Conger, 88, of Kerens, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2004 at
Kerens Care Center. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Paschal Funeral Home in
Kerens with Rev. Dennis Mott officiating. Interment will follow at
Long Prairie Cemetery.
Notes:
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Estelle Conger, 88 of Kerens, passed away on Saturday, June 5 at Kerens
Care Center.
Services were held on Monday, June 7, at the Paschal Funeral Home Chapel,
Reverend Dennis Mott officiating. Interment was at
Long Prairie Cemetery
Pallbearers were Charles Paul, Eddie McNeese, Paul Holloway, Ken Scarbrough,
Kenny Berry and Gary Auerbach.
Estelle was born on April 22, 1916 in Wood County, Texas.
She is survived by brothers John Wilson of Kerens, Howard Wilson of Barry and
James Wilson of Corsicana. Sisters Mary Lou Paul of Kerens and Bessie Lee Tanner
of Purdon and a number of nieces and nephew.
Janie (Ramirez) Smith
Janie Ramirez Smith, 53, of Corsicana passed away Friday, June 4, 2004 at
Mother Francis Hospital in Tyler. Quiet hour will be 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at
Scott Funeral Home. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Scott Funeral Chapel
with Rev. Ernest Betts officiating.
Notes:
Dorothy
(Burbank) Johnson
Feb 18, 1907 - Jun 4, 2004
Visitation for Dorothy Burbank Johnson will be 4 to 6 p.m. today at Waldo
Funeral Home in Sherman. Graveside services for Mrs. Johnson will be held at 2
p.m. Monday, June 7 in the Fairview Cemetery in Gainesville with Dr. Thomas
Peel, associate pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Sherman
officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Waldo Funeral Home. Mrs.
Johnson, 97, passed away Friday, June 4 at Wilson N. Jones Medical Center.
Mrs. Johnson was born Feb. 18, 1907 in Houston. She was the fifth and youngest
child of Fredrick Clement Burbank and Laura Mays Harlan Burbank. She was
educated in Houston public schools, graduated from business school, and attended
Sullins College in Bristol, Va. She taught shorthand and typing and at age 18
was secretary to the President of the Houston Grain Exchange.
In 1926 she married H. Frank C. Johnson in Houston. They established their home
in Bellaire, then moved to Gainesville in 1949. Mrs. Johnson was a homemaker and
also employed by the Soil Conservation Service's Gainesville office in the early
1960s. After her husband's death in 1969, she moved to Mesquite, Corsicana and
Sherman to be near her daughter and family.
Mrs. Johnson attended Christ Church Episcopal Cathedral as a child, and was a
charter member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church (1941-'49), Houston; an active
member of First Presbyterian Church (1949-1972), Gainesville; an active member
of the First Methodist Church (1973-1986), Corsicana; and more recently a member
of the First United Methodist Church, Sherman.
She had a fine business mind and applied that talent to her affairs well into
her 90s. She had a trained voice and sang on Houston radio before her marriage.
Her many talents included a designers dressmaking ability, knitting and
needlepoint. She believed that a good education, a strong work ethic and the
ability to adjust were some of the keys to a successful life.
She is survived by her daughter, Suzanne Cain and son-in-law Bill C. Cain of
Sherman; grandsons Michael S. Cain and wife Tina of Hillsboro, Brian C. Cain of
Victoria and wife Kelly of Stephenville and Shannon C. Cain and wife Shannon of
Sherman; grandchildren Blake and Chase Cain of Hillsboro, Caitlin and Charles
and Lukas Cain of Stephenville, and Landon Cain of Sherman.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Johnson; her parents; three
young siblings; and her sister, Wilkie Burbank Manning.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to your favorite charity of First
United Methodist Church, 401 N. Elm, Sherman, TX 75090.
Notes:
Emmaline
"Emma" (Peden) Branham
May 4, 1916 - Jun 6, 2004
Emma (Peden) Branham, 88, of Dawson passed away Sunday, June 6, 2004, at
Navarro Regional Hospital in Corsicana. Funeral services will be 10 a.m.
Wednesday at Wade Funeral Chapel in Hubbard with Mr. Jeff Monk officiating.
Interment will follow at Dawson Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Mrs. Branham was born May 4, 1916, in Purdon to James and Quinnia (Mann) Peden.
She married Troy Branham on Feb. 4, 1943, and they moved to Dawson in 1983 after
having lived in Penelope. Mrs. Branham was a housewife and a seamstress. She was
a very active member of First Baptist Church of Dawson where she was a 50-year
member.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1987; sisters, Lorena Peden, Inez
Peden, Derucia Mason and Ruth Peden Turner; and a brother, Sam Peden.
Survivors include nephew, John Henry Linehan and wife Ada of Cleburne; nieces,
Margie L. Quinn of Hearne and Fredia Ann Steen and husband Harold of Corsicana;
16 great-nieces and nephews and 21 great-great-nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Wade Funeral Home, Hubbard.
Notes:
Lonnie W. Speegle
Jan 30, 1915 - Mar 5, 1970
LONNIE SPEEGLE DIES IN DALLAS
Funeral was held Saturday afternoon at 2 oclock in Corsicana for Lonnie W.
Speegle, 55 year old native of Barry. He died Thursday in Baylor Hospital
in Dallas. Revs. E. J. Speegle & G. W. Prather were the ministers.
Interment was in Dresden Cemetery
with nephews as Casket Bearers.
Mr. Speegle was the son of the late Mr. & Mrs. J. W. Speegle, prominent
farmers of the Barry community. He grew up in the area attended
Barry school. During the 1940's he was a desk clerk at the
Navarro Hotel, and at the time
of death he was filling the same position with a Dallas hotel.
Survivors include 5 brothers, Lennie W. Speegle of Mabank, R. S. Speegle
of Hobbs, N. M., A. L. Speegle of Portersville, Calif., Marvin Speegle of
Monohans & E. J. Speegle of Santa, Calif.; 3 sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Farmer of
Corsicana, Mrs. Bertha Elliott & Miss Ora Speegle, both of Ft Worth; one uncle,
J. H. Franks of Oklahoma City.
Notes:
- Paper unknown
- There may be a mistake in this obit, there is a Dorothy Hornsby & a
Laura Farmer buried next to the Speegle family. These could be the
same as listed as Dorothy Farmer.
- Submitted by Anne
Walton Wilson
- Not Listed in Published Cemetery Records
- Texas Death Index:
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Speegle Service
Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Griffin Funeral Chapel for
Lonnie W. Speegle, 55, Dallas hotel clerk who died there Thursday. Officiating
were the Rev. E. J. Speegle and the Rev. G. W. Prather Jr. Burial was in the Dresden Cemetery.
He was a former desk clerk at the Navarro Hotel.
Surviving are five brothers, three sisters, one uncle and a number of nieces and
nephews.
Nephews were pallbearers. They are Otis and J. W. Speegle, H. C. and Bob Farmer,
W. R. and L. J. Wright, John W. Elliott and Talmadge Powell.
Notes:
Manuel D. King
Manuel D. King, 63, of Kerens passed away Monday, June 7, 2004, at his
residence. A memorial service will be announced. Arrangements by Paschal Funeral
Home, Kerens.
Notes:
Kierstyn Renee
Shelburne
Jun 6, 2004 - Jun 6, 2004
Kierstyn Renee Shelburne, infant, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2004, in
Corsicana. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at
St. Elmo Cemetery. Arrangements by
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Guy E. Allison
Jul 12, 1917 - Jun 7, 2004
Guy E. Allison of Midland, formerly of Alpine, passed away Monday, June 7, 2004.
He was born July 12, 1917, to Ora Lee and Emmitt Allison in San Angelo. Guy
attended school at Water Valley and McCamey. He served in the Navy during World
War II. Guy was an electrician and horseman. He was a member of First Baptist
Church of Midland. He formerly lived in Abilene, Lago Vista and Corsicana.
Guy is survived by his wife, Betty Allison of Midland; brother, John Allison of
Odessa; sister, Bea Jones of California; niece, Gayle Harding of Mesquite; and
other nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, at Fairmount Cemetery in
San Angelo with the Rev. Charles Wright officiating.
Arrangements by Ellis Funeral Home, Midland.
Notes:
Naomi
Juanita (Scott) Ballard
Oct 29, 1931 - Jun 4, 2004
Naomi Juanita Ballard
Naomi Juanita Ballard, 72, of Corsicana passed away Friday, June 4, 2004, at her
residence.
Wake services will be 7 p.m. Friday, June 11, at Ross and Johnson Mortuary
Chapel. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, June 12, at Eastside Church
of Christ, 906 E. 13th Ave., with Willie Wilmore officiating. Interment will
follow at Woodland Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Willie Robinson, Michael Hillery, Wycoff McAdams and Anthony
Gray. Honorary pallbearers will be sons Floyd Ballard Jr., Lewis Ballard,
Michael Ballard, Kenneth Ballard Sr., Donald Ballard Sr. and Paul Ballard Sr.
Mrs. Ballard was born Oct. 29, 1931, in Richland. She was a faithful member of
the Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 50 years, Floyd Ballard Sr.;
parents, Louis and Mary Scott; three sisters, Rosetta Meadows, Hattie Mae
Williams and Zenobia McGriff; and three brothers, Louis Scott Jr., Robert Scott
and Leonard Mayfield.
Survivors include her six daughters, Gloria Deeds (Marshall), Hettie Ballard,
and Paula Ballard, all of Corsicana, Rosetta Strain of Oceanside, Calif., Jennie
Bailey (Joe) of Glenn Heights, and Naomi Jenkins (Willie) of Bunnell, Fla.; six
sons, Floyd Ballard Jr. (Jerrilyn), Willie Michael Ballard (Angela), Kenneth
Ballard Sr. (Sharon), and Paul Ballard Sr. (Joyce), all of Corsicana, Lewis F.
Ballard (Julia) of Hinesville, Ga., and Donald E. Ballard Sr. (Julliett) of
Midway, Ga.; 27 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and
nephews; four sisters-in-law, Johnnie M. Ballard and Julia M. Ballard, both of
Corsicana, and Ada Hawkins and Ruby Ballard, both of Dallas; one brother-in-law,
Lonnie Ballard; and other relatives and friends.
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Notes:
Edna Mae Barlow
Apr 10, 1926 - Jun 5, 2004
Edna Mae Barlow, 78, of Dallas passed away Saturday, June 5, 2004, at Charlton
Methodist Hospital in Dallas.
Wake services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at Academy Church of God in Christ,
625 Elkhart, Dallas. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at New
Birth Baptist Church, 444 W. Ledbetter, Dallas. Interment will follow at
Woodland Cemetery in Corsicana.
Mrs. Barlow was born April 10, 1926, in Roane.
Survivors include her husband, Eddie Barlow of Dallas; children, Faye White,
Edna Ferguson, Annette Levine, all of Dallas; other relatives and friends.
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Notes:
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Edna Mae Barlow
Edna Mae Barlow, 78, of Dallas passed away Saturday, June 5, 2004, at
Charlton Methodist Hospital in Dallas.
Wake services will be held at 7 p.m. today at Academy Church of God in Christ,
625 Elkhart, Dallas. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at New
Birth Baptist Church, 444 W. Ledbetter, Dallas. Interment will follow at
Woodland Cemetery in Corsicana.
Mrs. Barlow was born April 10, 1926, in Roane.
Survivors include her husband, Eddie Barlow of Dallas; two sons, Bobby Kelley
and Michael Kelley, both of Dallas; three daughters, Faye Kelley White, Edna
Kelley Ferguson and Annette Kelley Levine, all of Dallas; one sister, Dorothy
Bridge of Dallas; two brothers, Elder Earnest McGilvery of Fort Worth and Elder
David Thompson of Corsicana; two aunts, Lorene Sanford and Betty Smith, both of
Corsicana; 18 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and
friends.
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Notes:
Olivette
(Tucker) Prater-Putman
Jan 4, 1920 - Jun 9, 2004
Olivette Putman
Olivette Putman, 84, of Corsicana passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2004, 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. George
Merriman officiating. Interment will follow at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Leslie Patterson, Danny Newland, Jack Jordan, Paul Feix,
Bill Crawford and Albert Follis.
Mrs. Putman was born Jan. 4, 1920, in Corbet. She was a devoted member of
Trinity Baptist Church of Corsicana. She taught Sunday school and served as the
church secretary for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Parker; brother, Billy Boy
Tucker; and sister, Sarah Stanley.
Survivors include her husband, Chester D. Putman of Corsicana; son, Doyle Parker
of Corsicana; grandson, Stefan Parker of Corsicana; great-grandsons, Nicholas
Parker, Garrett Parker and Dillon Parker, all of Corsicana; great-granddaughter,
Stephanie Parker of Corsicana; brother, Shell Tucker of Garrett; and sister,
Jean Feix of Mexia.
Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
Hazel Preston
Dec 31, 1913 - Jun 4, 2004
Hazel Preston, 90, of Grand Terrace, Calif., passed away Friday, June 4, 2004,
in Grand Terrace. Services were held in California and a private committal was
held today at Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery. Local arrangements by Corley Funeral Home.
Notes:
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Corsicana Daily Sun - June 10, 2004
- SSDI: HAZEL PRESTON 31 Dec 1913 04 Jun 2004 (V) 92313 (Grand
Terrace, San Bernardino, CA) (none specified) 456-22-2120 Texas
Charlie Norwood Williams
Dec 12, 1920 - Jun 9, 2004
Visitation for Charlie N. Williams will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at
Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
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Charlie Williams
Charlie Williams, 83, of Corsicana went to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 9,
2004.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Griffin-Roughton Chapel with the Rev. Jerry
Johnson of Hubbard and the Rev. Don Clark of Ennis officiating. Interment will
follow at Hamilton-Beeman
Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Mike Young, Ronnie Lee, Jimmy Boyd, Stacy Williams, Eddie
Williams, Robert Wiggins, J. J. Johnson and Jeremy Clark.
Mr. Williams was born Dec. 12, 1920, in Kerens. He was the owner and operator of
Williams Electric and was a member of the Pentecostal Church of God. He loved
playing his guitar for the Lord.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Patsy Middleton.
He is survived by his wife of 14 years, eight months and 25 days, Mary Ann
Williams. He was the sunlight of her life. Other survivors include two sons,
Stevie Ray Williams and Donnie Williams of Corsicana; one daughter, Kathy
Robinson of Rice; one brother, O. Z. Williams of Middleburg, Fla.; one
half-brother, Roger Williams of Corsicana; one aunt, Marie Smith of Kerens; one
uncle, Curtis Penny of Retreat; seven grandchildren, Rosie Burney, Shelly
Benjamin, Mark Williams of Harrisburg, Pa., Eddie Williams, Stacy Williams of
Corsicana, Elizabeth Williams of Clarksville, Tenn., and Melissa Hunt of Dawson;
15 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many loving
friends.
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Regina M. Wafer
May 26, 1963 - Jun 6, 2004
Regina M. Wafer, born May 26, 1963, in Corsicana passed away June 6, 2004. She
received her education in the Corsicana ISD between 1969-1980, and was a 1981
graduate of South Oak Cliff High School in Dallas. She furthered her education
at Cedar Valley College receiving her associate's degree in early childhood
development. She proudly served as a member of the teaching staff at DeSoto
Private School, Maryview Academy and Just for Kids. In May 2000 she joined the
Texas Department of Human Resources as a Texas work advisor. In addition to
full-time employment in the field of education, she worked part time for several
local retailers. Regina, at a very early age, confessed her faith and worshiped
with her mother and other family members at Freedom Fellowship Church,
Corsicana, under the leadership of Pastor Jessie R. Williams.
She leaves to cherish her memories: A loving mother, Eula Wafer; sister, Renita
Wafer; two brothers, David Wafer (Trlica) and Simeon Wafer; two great-aunts,
Rosie Mae Thomas and Juanita Banks; one aunt, Rose Anna Oliver; one uncle, Jesse
Maurice Watts; and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 12, at Kingdom Harvest
COGIC, 215 N. Masters, Dallas. Visitation will be held from noon to 8:30 p.m.
today at the Paradise Funeral Home, 3910 S. Lancaster Rd., Dallas. Frankie L.
Washington, funeral director in charge.
Arrangements by Paradise Funeral Home, Dallas.
Notes:
Flossie Hazard McFadden
May 2, 1906 - Jun 9, 2004
Flossie Hazard McFadden, 98, of Corsicana passed away Wednesday, June 9,
2004, in Corsicana. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Eastland
Cemetery in Eastland. Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Notes:
Milton Anderson McAfee
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